JP2018201706A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of appropriately increasing a degree of attention to a game.SOLUTION: A pachinko machine 10 is mounted with a game board where a game region is formed, and a shift lottery to an opening/closing execution mode is executed based on the entry to an operation port provided to the game region. After the execution of the opening/closing execution mode, the game state is shifted to a normal game state compatible with a high-frequency support mode. In the normal game state compatible with a high-frequency support mode, the game can be progressed while suppressing a decrease in a player's balls. When the game state is shifted to the high-frequency support mode, an external signal indicating the effect is output to a hall computer HC of a game hall through an external output terminal plate 213. The external signal is input to a game information display device 500 through the hall computer HC. In the game information display device 500, display modes for displaying game information such as the winning frequency are switched based on the external signal.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 31

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Some gaming machines such as pachinko machines are provided with a pattern display device that displays a variable pattern on a display screen. In this type of gaming machine, for example, triggered by a winning at an operating port provided in the gaming area, a lottery is performed as to whether or not a specific gaming state advantageous to the player such as a winning state is generated, and Fluctuation display is started. When the lottery is won, a specific picture combination or the like is finally stopped and displayed on the display screen, and the gaming state shifts to the specific gaming state (for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2005-074175

  In recent years, various ideas have been made to increase the degree of attention to games. However, there is still room for improvement in the configuration of the gaming machine in order to realize an increase in the degree of attention to the game.

  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 improving the degree of attention to a game.

  Hereinafter, means for solving the above problems will be described.

The invention described in claim 1
A starting pitching section provided in the game area;
Information acquisition means for acquiring special information based on the entrance to the starting entrance part;
Acquisition information storage means capable of storing a plurality of special information acquired by the information acquisition means;
Determination means for sequentially determining whether or not the special information stored in the acquired information storage means corresponds to predetermined determination information;
As the gaming state, a first gaming state and a second gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the first gaming state are provided,
Gaming state transition means for transitioning the gaming state to the second gaming state when the determination result by the determination means is a determination result corresponding to predetermined determination information;
Signal output means for outputting a predetermined signal capable of specifying that the game state is at least the second game state to the outside of the gaming machine when the game state is at least the second game state;
The signal output means includes
Output starting means for starting output of the predetermined signal when the gaming state becomes the second gaming state;
Output stopping means for stopping output of the predetermined signal when the gaming state shifts from the second gaming state to the first gaming state;
When the gaming state shifts from the second gaming state to the first gaming state, the special information stored in the acquired information storage means includes special information corresponding to the predetermined determination information. And a stop avoidance means for avoiding a stop of the output of the predetermined signal by the output stop means.

The invention according to claim 4
A start ball entering portion that is provided in the game area and can be switched between an accepting state in which a game ball can enter and a non-accepting state in which the ball cannot enter;
A switching means for switching the starting pitching part to the receiving state and the non-receiving state;
Information acquisition means for acquiring special information based on the entrance to the starting entrance part;
Acquisition information storage means capable of storing a plurality of special information acquired by the information acquisition means;
Determination means for sequentially determining whether or not the special information stored in the acquired information storage means corresponds to predetermined determination information;
A pattern display means having a display unit capable of variably displaying the pattern;
Prior to the determination being performed by the determination unit or based on the determination being performed by the determination unit, the variable display of the pattern is started in the pattern display unit, and a stop result corresponding to the determination result The game display is terminated once so that the variable display is terminated in such a manner that the picture of each game time is variably displayed according to the special information stored in the acquired information storage means. Game times control means for controlling the pattern display means;
Game state transition means for transitioning the gaming state to the special gaming state when the determination result by the determination means is a determination result corresponding to predetermined determination information;
As the switching mode by the switching means, a first switching mode and a second switching mode that is more likely to be in the acceptance state than the first switching mode are set,
A signal output means for outputting a predetermined signal when the switching mode by the switching means is the second switching mode;
The signal output means sets an output stop timing of the predetermined signal based on the special information stored in the acquired information storage means when the switching mode is switched from the second switching mode to the first switching mode. It has the output stop timing determination means to determine, It is characterized by the above-mentioned.

  The degree of attention to the game can be preferably improved.

It is a front view which shows the pachinko machine in 1st Embodiment. It is the perspective view which looked at the pachinko machine from the front. It is a perspective view which expands and shows the main structures of a pachinko machine. It is a perspective view which expands and shows the main structures of a pachinko machine. It is a front view which shows the structure of an inner frame. It is a front view which shows the structure of a game board unit. It is the perspective view which looked at the game board unit from back. It is a rear view which shows the structure of an inner frame. It is a rear view of a pachinko machine. It is a front view which shows a back pack unit. It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution of a pachinko machine. It is the schematic for demonstrating the display content on the display screen of a symbol display apparatus. It is the schematic for demonstrating the display content on the display screen of a symbol display apparatus. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the content of the various counters used for a success or failure lottery. It is the schematic which shows a success / failure table. (A), (b) It is the schematic which shows the allocation table, (c) It is the schematic which shows the relationship between the classification and support mode. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process by MPU of a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the winning process for a working opening. It is a flowchart which shows an information acquisition process. It is a flowchart which shows the normal process by MPU of a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows game times control processing. It is a flowchart which shows a data setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation | variation start process. It is a flowchart which shows the setting process of a fluctuation | variation display time. It is a flowchart which shows a game state transfer process. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure which concerns on an alerting | reporting / production control apparatus and a display control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the variable display control process by MPU of an alerting | reporting / production control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the change start process. (A) Schematic which shows the kind of fluctuation | variation display aspect, (b) It is the schematic which shows the outline | summary of each fluctuation | variation display aspect. It is the schematic which shows the island equipment of a game hall. (A) The block diagram which showed the electrical structure which constructs a game system, (b) It is the schematic which shows the display content in a game information display apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the external signal A setting process performed in MPU of a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the external signal B setting process performed in MPU of a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the confirmation process for a hold notice. It is a flowchart which shows the setting process of a pending | holding command. It is a flowchart which shows the continuous times display process performed in the control part of a game information display apparatus. It is a timing chart which shows the flow of a game. (A) The flowchart which shows the extended period setting process performed in MPU of a main controller. (B) It is the schematic which shows the relationship between the number of pending | holdings, and an extension period. (A) Flowchart showing processing for stopping output of external signal B executed by MPU of main controller, (b) Schematic showing relationship between hold information and output of external signal B. (A) Schematic which shows the various jackpots in 2nd Embodiment, (b) It is the schematic which shows the length of various BGM. It is a flowchart which shows the BGM special setting process for opening / closing execution modes performed by MPU of an alerting | reporting / production control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows BGM control processing in the opening-and-closing execution mode performed by MPU of an alerting | reporting / production control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the audio | voice control process for game times performed by MPU of an alerting | reporting / production control apparatus. It is a timing chart which shows switching of BGM. It is a timing chart which shows switching of BGM. It is the schematic which shows the modification regarding switching of BGM. It is the schematic which shows the relationship between the fluctuation | variation display mode and fluctuation | variation display time in 3rd Embodiment. (A), (b) Schematic diagram showing a distribution table for production, (c) Schematic diagram showing the relationship between the expectation level and occurrence probability of various productions. (A), (b) Schematic diagram showing a distribution table for production, (c) Schematic diagram showing the relationship between the expectation level and occurrence probability of various productions. (A) The flowchart which shows the process for distribution table switching performed by MPU of an alerting | reporting / production control apparatus, (b) It is the schematic which shows switching of a distribution table. It is the schematic which shows the dispersion | variation in the switching timing of an allocation table. It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution of the pachinko machine in 4th Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the process for switching of the distribution table performed by MPU of an alerting | reporting / production control apparatus. (A) The map which shows a determination standard, (b) It is the schematic which shows switching of a distribution table. It is a perspective view which expands and shows the pachinko machine in a 5th embodiment. It is the schematic which shows the monitoring apparatus and the structure relevant to it. It is a flowchart which shows the prize-winning monitoring process performed in the control part of a monitoring apparatus. It is a timing chart which shows the flow of winning number counter update.

<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.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 10 includes an outer frame 11 that forms an outer shell of the pachinko machine 10, and a gaming machine main part 12 attached to the outer frame 11.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the outer frame 11 is formed by connecting a long frame material to four sides, and is formed so as to form a rectangular frame shape as a whole. By attaching and fixing the outer frame 11 to the island facility, the pachinko machine 10 is installed in the game hall. In the pachinko machine 10, the outer frame 11 is not an essential configuration, and the outer frame 11 may be provided in an island facility or the like of the game hall.

  The gaming machine main part 12 is supported by the outer frame 11 so as to be opened and closed. Specifically, the upper support bracket 17 is fixed to a connection portion between the upper frame portion and the left frame portion in the outer frame 11, and further, a lower portion is connected to the connection portion between the lower frame portion and the left frame portion in the outer frame 11. Side support fittings 18 are provided. The upper support bracket 17 and the lower support bracket 18 form a support mechanism. The support mechanism causes the gaming machine main unit 12 to turn the left side of the pachinko machine 10 in the front view with respect to the outer frame 11. The right side can be turned to the front side of the pachinko machine 10 with the turning tip side (see FIGS. 3 and 4).

  As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the gaming machine main part 12 is disposed at the inner frame 13 as a base body, the front door frame 14 disposed in front of the inner frame 13, and the rear of the inner frame 13. The back pack unit 15 is provided. The inner frame 13 of the gaming machine main part 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 the rotation base end side and the right side as the rotation front end side in a front view of the gaming machine.

  A front door frame 14 is rotatably supported by 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 of the gaming machine. Further, the back pack unit 15 is rotatably supported on the inner frame 13, and can be rotated rearward with the left side as a rotation base end side and the right side as a rotation front end side in a front view of the gaming machine. Yes.

(Front door frame 14)
Next, the front door frame 14 will be described. As shown in FIG. 1, the front door frame 14 is mainly composed of a synthetic resin frame body 20 whose outer shape is substantially the same as that of the outer frame 11, and covers almost the entire front surface of the inner frame 13. Yes. A substantially elliptical window portion 21 is formed in the central portion of the frame body 20 so that a substantially entire game area PE described later can be viewed from the front. The window portion 21 is formed by the glass unit 22. The front door frame 14 is closed from the back side.

  The glass unit 22 includes a plurality of glass panels 23 having transparency and a glass holder that holds the glass panels 23. The glass holder is formed with a partition portion for partitioning the holding region of the glass panel 23 in the front-rear direction, and the two glass panels 23 face each other in the front-rear direction with the partition portion interposed therebetween. That is, by securing a predetermined gap between the glass panels 23, the gaming area PE is covered by the glass panels 23 from the front side of the pachinko machine 10 while avoiding interference between the glass panels 23. It is in a state.

  Note that it is not always necessary to unitize both glass panels 23 using a glass holder, and each glass panel 23 may be individually attached to the frame 20. Furthermore, the number of glass panels is arbitrary, and may be one or three or more. However, in view of safety and security improvement, it is preferable to employ a plurality of glass panels and to make the glass panels face each other with a predetermined gap therebetween. Incidentally, it is also possible to employ a synthetic resin panel member having transparency instead of the glass panel.

  Around the glass unit 22 (specifically, the window portion 21), light emitting means such as various lamps are provided. For example, an annular illumination part 26 incorporating a light emitting means such as an LED is provided along the periphery of the window part 21. In the annular illumination part 26, lighting or blinking is performed according to a change in the gaming state at the time of big hit or at a predetermined reach. In addition, an error display lamp portion 27 is provided at the center of the annular illumination portion 26 and at the top of the pachinko machine 10 to light up when a failure such as an error occurs. A prize ball lamp unit 28 that is lit is provided. In addition, speaker units 29 for outputting sound effects, BGM, and the like corresponding to the gaming state are provided at positions close to the left and right prize ball lamp units 28 (see FIG. 3). In the speaker unit 29, monotonous gaming is suppressed by switching BGM or the like according to the gaming state.

  Below the window portion 21 in the front door frame 14 (frame body 20), an upper bulging portion 31 and a lower bulging portion 32 that bulge toward the front side are arranged side by side. An upper pan 33 that opens upward is provided inside the upper bulging portion 31, and a lower pan 34 that also opens upward is provided inside the lower bulging portion 32 (see FIG. 2). The upper plate 33 has a function of temporarily storing game balls paid out from a payout device described later and guiding them to a game ball launching mechanism described later while aligning them in a line. In addition, the lower tray 34 has a function of storing excess game balls in the upper tray 33 and games that have not reached the game area PE (see FIG. 3) among the game balls launched by the game ball launching mechanism. When the ball is returned to the player, it has a function as a tray for storing the discharged game ball.

  A game ball launching handle 41 is provided on the right side of the lower bulging portion 32 so as to protrude toward the front side. By operating the game ball launch handle 41, a game ball is launched from a game ball launch mechanism described later. The game ball firing speed increases as the operation amount (rotation amount) of the game ball launch handle 41 increases, and the game ball is played when the operation amount is adjusted to a predetermined amount by the player. The region PE is reached. Further, by adjusting the operation amount by the player, it becomes possible to divide game balls into a right route and a left route, which will be described later.

  As shown in FIG. 3, a passage forming unit 45 is attached to the back surface of the front door frame 14. The passage forming unit 45 is formed of a synthetic resin and includes a front door side upper tray passage that leads to the upper tray 33 and a front door side lower tray passage that leads to the lower tray 34. In the passage forming unit 45, a receiving port portion that protrudes rearward and is opened upward is formed at the upper corner of the passage forming unit 45, and the entrance portion of the front door side upper plate passage is formed by dividing the receiving port portion into left and right by a partition wall. The portion and the entrance portion of the front door side lower dish passage are partitioned. The upstream side of the front door side upper dish path and the front door side lower dish path are connected to a game ball distributing section described later, and the game balls that have entered the front door side upper dish path are guided to the upper plate 33 and are moved to the lower side of the front door. The game ball that has entered the dish passage is guided to the lower dish 34.

  Projecting shafts are provided at the upper end and the lower end of the rotation base end side of the back surface of the front door frame 14. These projecting shafts constitute an assembly mechanism for the inner frame 13.

  Next, the inner frame 13 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a front view of the inner frame 13. In FIG. 5, as in FIG. 3, the configuration in the game area PE of the pachinko machine 10 is omitted for convenience.

(Inner frame 13)
The inner frame 13 is mainly configured by an inner frame base body 50 whose outer shape is substantially rectangular like the outer frame 11. The height dimension of the inner frame base body 50 is set slightly smaller than the height dimension of the outer frame 11. The inner frame base body 50 is arranged close to the upper frame portion of the outer frame 11, and a slight gap is formed between the lower frame portion of the outer frame 11 and the inner frame base body 50. A curtain plate is attached to the outer frame 11 so as to close the gap. The curtain plate is disposed below the inner frame base body 50 (specifically, the lower end portion thereof). When the inner frame 13 is closed with respect to the outer frame 11, the inner frame base body 50 is placed on the curtain plate. It will be listed. A slight clearance may be provided between the curtain plate and the inner frame base body 50 for the purpose of preventing mutual interference.

  Support metal fittings 71 and 72 are attached to the upper end portion and the lower end portion of the rotation base end side (left side in FIG. 5) on the front surface of the inner frame base body 50. Although illustration is omitted, the support fittings 71 and 72 have shaft portions, and a bearing portion provided on the front door frame 14 is inserted into these shaft portions, so that the front door frame with respect to the inner frame 13 is inserted. 14 is rotatably supported.

  A locking device 75 for locking the inner frame 13 and the front door frame 14 is disposed on the rotating front end side (right side in FIG. 5) of the inner frame base body 50. The locking device 75 extends vertically along the right end portion (vertical frame member to be described later) of the inner frame base body 50, and the front door collar member 76 is disposed in a scattered manner in the longitudinal direction (vertical direction). have. In the inner frame base body 50, a slit for projecting to the front side of the inner frame 13 corresponding to each of the front door flange members 76 corresponds to the flange receiving member 49 (see FIG. 3) provided on the back surface of the front door frame 14. It is formed in this way. The front door eaves member 76 protruding through the slits is engaged with the eaves receiving member 49 provided on the front door frame 14 in a one-to-one correspondence with the front door eaves member 76, whereby the front door The frame 14 is locked to the inner frame 13 so that it cannot be opened. The locking device 75 has an inner frame collar member 77 extending to the rear side of the inner frame 13. When these inner frame hook members 77 are hooked on the hook receiving member 19 fixed to the outer frame 11, the gaming machine main part 12 is locked in a closed state with respect to the outer frame 11.

  The inner frame base body 50 (locking device 75) is provided with a cylinder lock 78 for performing an unlocking operation of the locking device 75. The cylinder lock 78 is provided separately from the locking units (each of the hook members 76 and 77, the interlocking hooks and the like) constituting the main part of the locking device 75, and is disposed adjacent to the locking unit. When the key inserted into the keyhole of the cylinder lock 78 is turned to the right (clockwise), the lock of the front door frame 14 on the inner frame 13 is released, and the key inserted into the keyhole of the cylinder lock 78 is turned to the left (counterclockwise). The inner frame 13 is unlocked with respect to the outer frame 11.

  A housing recess 51 for housing the game board unit 80 is formed in the central portion of the inner frame base body 50. The housing recess is recessed to the rear of the gaming machine according to the outer shape of the game board unit 80, and the game board unit 80 is fixed to the housing recess 51 by a manual lock mechanism in a state of being fitted from the front of the gaming machine. A substantially rectangular window hole 52 is formed at the bottom of the housing recess 51, and the rear configuration of the game board unit 80 (a rear block 80 b described later) protrudes behind the inner frame 13 through the window hole 52. . The window hole 52 is almost entirely covered from the front of the gaming machine by the game board unit 80 mounted on the inner frame base body 50.

(Game board unit 80)
The game board unit 80 is provided with a game area PE on which a game ball flows down on the front surface and is provided on the back side of the game area formation body 80a and various game components (for example, a variable display unit, a control) A back block 80b in which a base body 251 is mounted with a device, a movable effect mechanism, a decorative member capable of emitting light, and the like. The game area forming body 80a is made of a transparent synthetic resin material, and the front portion of the back block 80b is visible through the game area forming body 80a.

  As already described, the game area PE is covered with the glass unit 22 (specifically, the rear glass panel 23). The glass unit 22 is arranged so that the gap between the rear glass panel 23 and the front surface of the game area forming body 80a is slightly larger than the diameter of the game ball, that is, the game balls flowing down the game area PE are in the same game area PE. It is arrange | positioned so that it may not line up back and forth in the same location. Thereby, the ball blockage in the game area PE is suppressed.

  Hereinafter, the game board unit 80 (particularly, various configurations arranged in the game area PE of the game area forming body 80a) will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 is a front view of the game board unit 80, and FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the game board unit 80 as viewed from the rear.

  The game area forming body 80a is formed with a plurality of large and small openings penetrating in its own thickness direction (front-rear direction). As shown in FIG. 6, a general winning port 81, a variable winning device 82, operating ports 83a and 83b, a through gate 84, and the like are disposed in each opening. When game balls enter the general winning port 81, the variable winning device 82, and the operation ports 83a and 83b, the game balls are detected by detection sensors (not shown) provided corresponding to the respective winning portions, and the detection results thereof. Based on the above, a predetermined number of award balls (payout of game balls) and the like are given to the player. In addition, an out port 89 is provided at the lowermost part of the game area forming body 80a, and game balls that have not entered various ball-entry portions are discharged from the game area PE through the out port 89. In the following description, in order to clearly distinguish the game ball from entering the out port 89, the game ball entering the general winning port 81, the variable winning device 82, and the operation ports 83a and 83b is also referred to as "winning". Express.

  In addition, a large number of nail members 93 are planted in the game area forming body 80a in order to appropriately disperse and adjust the flow path of the game balls, and various members (servants) such as the windmill 94 are disposed. Has been. The flow path of the game ball is differentiated by various configurations such as the nail member 93 and the windmill 94, and is adjusted so that the winning to the above-described general winning opening 81 or the like is generated with an appropriate probability.

  A central opening 85 is formed at the center of the game area forming body 80a, and a transparent opening cover 86 is attached so as to cover the central opening 85 from the back side of the game area forming body 80a. The variable display unit 252 and the like belonging to the back block 80b are located behind the central opening 85, and the variable display unit 252 and the like can be visually recognized from the front of the gaming machine through the central opening 85 (opening cover 86). Yes. In FIG. 6, for convenience of explanation, the opening cover 86 is indicated by a two-dot chain line, and the variable display unit 252 is visible.

  Operating ports 83a and 83b, a through gate 84, and the like are disposed around the central opening 85. The operation ports 83a and 83b are configured by an upper operation port 83a disposed below the variable display unit 252, and a lower operation port 83b disposed directly below the upper operation port 83a. The (lottery opportunity entrance ball portion) 83b is provided with an electric accessory 91 as an open / close type entrance assist device (entrance assisting means) or an opening / closing member (opening / closing means). The electric accessory 91 includes a movable piece and a solenoid-type drive unit that drives the movable piece. When the position of the movable piece is changed by the drive unit, the ball entering the lower working port 83b is moved. It is possible to switch between an open state (assist state) where it is possible or easy and a closed state (non-assist state) where it is impossible or difficult to enter the ball.

  In the game area PE, the through gate 84 is arranged at a position upstream of the lower operating port 83b (specifically, the side of the variable display unit 252), and the passage of the game ball through the through gate 84 is a trigger. When the lottery is won, the electric accessory 91 is switched from the closed state to the open state for a predetermined time.

  When a ball enters the upper operation port 83a, three game balls are paid out. When a ball enters the lower operation port 83b, four game balls are paid out. However, the number of game balls to be paid out is not limited to the above. However, for example, in order to increase the advantage of the lower working port 83b with respect to the upper working port 83a, it is preferable to set the number of payouts related to the lower working port 83b larger than the number of payouts related to the upper working port 83a.

  The variable winning device (special winning device or special winning means) 82 has a large winning opening leading to the back side of the game area forming body 80a, and an opening / closing member (opening / closing) An opening / closing door is provided as a means. The open / close door can be switched between an open state (assist state) in which a game ball can be entered or facilitated and a closed state (non-assist state) in which the enter ball is impossible or difficult. The open / close door is connected to a variable winning drive unit (specifically, a solenoid) provided on the back side of the game area forming body 80a, and the open / close door is normally kept closed, The player can be switched to the open state when winning the opening / closing execution mode (opening / closing execution state) is won (when the result is a special game state advantageous to the player over the normal game state). It has become.

  Here, the opening / closing execution mode is a mode to be shifted to when a big win is won. As an opening mode of the variable winning device 82 in the opening / closing execution mode, for example, a predetermined time (for example, 30 sec) or a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winnings is defined as one round, and a plurality of rounds (for example, 4, 8, 16 rounds) It is set so that the opening / closing of the door with the upper limit being repeated is repeated.

  Here, the variable display unit 252 will be supplementarily described. The variable display unit 252 has a symbol display device 253 that variably displays symbols (variable display) using a winning at the operation ports 83a and 83b as a trigger. The symbol display device 253 is configured as a liquid crystal display device including a liquid crystal display, and the display content is controlled by a display control device described later. On the display screen 253a of the symbol display device 253, for example, symbols are displayed side by side in the top, middle, and bottom, and these symbols are variably displayed as they are scrolled in the horizontal direction. When a big win is won, a predetermined combination of symbols is stopped and displayed on a preset active line, and the mode is shifted to the opening / closing execution mode (special game state or big win). Note that the symbol display device 253 is not necessarily a liquid crystal display device, and may be a dot matrix or 7-segment display device.

  A center frame 95 is provided in the game area forming body 80 a so as to surround the central opening 85. The center frame 95 is fixed from the front surface side to the game area forming body 80a (specifically, a plate body), and in such a fixed state, the center frame 95 stands up from the front surface of the game area forming body 80a. The gap dimension between the center frame 95 and the glass unit 22 is configured to be smaller than the diameter dimension of the game ball. This prevents the game ball flowing down the game area PE from colliding with the symbol display device 253, and the flow path of the game ball flowing down the game area PE moves the variable display unit 252 (specifically, the center frame 95) to the right. The route is divided roughly into the route that detours from and the route that detours from the left side.

  On the upper surface of the frame portion constituting the lower portion of the center frame 95, a stage portion is formed on which the game ball can roll left and right. The game balls that have flowed in from the inflow ports formed in the left and right frame portions of the center frame 95 are discharged onto the stage portion through a warp passage formed in the center frame 95. The stage portion is configured so that the game ball that has reached the stage portion is relatively easy to flow into the upper operation port 83a, and the player's attention to the movement of the game ball on the stage portion is improved. Contributing to

  Here, in the present embodiment, as described above, the central opening 85 is covered by the transparent opening cover 86, so that the game ball reaching the stage portion does not move to the back block 80b (variable display unit 252) side. Is regulated.

  Further, a first reserved lamp portion 98a and a second reserved lamp portion 98b are provided on the front surface of the frame portion constituting the lower portion of the center frame 95. The first hold lamp portion 98a on the left side corresponds to the upper operation port 83a, and the number of times that the game ball has passed through the upper operation port 83a is held up to a maximum of four times. It is displayed. The second holding lamp portion 98b on the right side corresponds to the lower operating port 83b, and the number of times that the game ball has passed through the lower operating port 83b is held up to four times. Is displayed.

  The operation ports 83a and 83b are arranged at positions close to the central opening 85 (variable display unit 252). Since it is possible to shift to the special game state by using a winning at the operation ports 83a and 83b as a trigger, the player pays attention to whether or not the operation ports 83a and 83b are won, and grasps whether or not to shift to the special game state. Therefore, it is considered that the symbol display device 253 is noticed. Providing the operation ports 83a and 83b closer to the variable display unit 252 is a device for concentrating a portion that the player wants to focus on around the variable display unit 252.

  A game area partition member 99 that partitions the game area PE together with the guide rail 100 described later is disposed at the right end of the game area forming body 80a (the rotation tip of the game board unit 80 described later). The game area partition member 99 is provided with a stopper member with which a game ball flying along the main display unit 87 and the guide rail 100 collides. The stopper member is a buffer member arranged near the tip of the guide rail 100, and the game ball that collides with the stopper member flows down the game area PE after the momentum is weakened. That is, the stopper member is provided with a depressing function that weakens the momentum of the game ball that has collided.

  Here, the main display unit 87 will be described supplementarily. The main display unit 87 is embedded in the game area partition member 99, and a part of the main display unit 87 is arranged to face the glass unit 22. A main display portion on which a predetermined pattern or the like is displayed is provided in the facing portion. The main display unit 87 is electrically connected to a main controller described later, and the display content of the main display unit is controlled by the main controller.

  The main display unit displays the lottery result based on the winning to the upper working port 83a, and the lower working port for displaying the lottery result based on the winning to the lower working port 83b. And a display unit. In the upper working port display section, the display of the variation of the picture is performed with the winning of the upper working port 83a as a trigger, and as a result of stopping the variation display, the internal lottery performed based on the winning of the upper working port 83a is performed. The result is specified. When the result of the internal lottery based on the winning to the upper working port 83a is the winning result corresponding to the shift to the opening / closing execution mode, the variable display is stopped on the upper working port display unit, and the predetermined result is the stop result. After the pattern is displayed, the mode is shifted to the opening / closing execution mode.

  In the lower working port display unit, the display of the variation of the picture is performed with the winning of the lower working port 83b as a trigger, and as a result of stopping the variation display, the internal lottery performed based on the winning of the lower working port 83b is performed. The result is specified. When the result of the internal lottery based on the winning to the lower working port 83b is a winning result corresponding to the jackpot, the variable display is stopped on the lower working port display section, and a predetermined pattern is displayed as the stop result. After that, the mode is shifted to the opening / closing execution mode according to the result.

  Here, on the basis of winning in one of the operating ports 83a and 83b, the variable display is started on the corresponding operating port display unit, and after the design corresponding to the lottery result is stopped and displayed, the design is stopped. Until a predetermined stop display time (stop display period or fixed display period) elapses (until the fixed display ends), it corresponds to one game time. However, the number of game times is not limited to the above-mentioned contents. For example, a single display area is provided, and even if a winning to any of the operation ports 83a and 83b occurs, the single game area In the configuration in which the variable display is performed in the display area, the variable display is started in the single display area, and after the variable display is stopped in a state where the predetermined stop result is displayed, until the fixed display is completed. It is also possible to make the game one time.

  In addition to the two display units, the main display unit 87 has a through gate display unit for displaying a lottery result based on a winning to the through gate 84. In the through gate display unit, the display of the variation of the picture is performed with the winning of the through gate 84 as a trigger, and the result of the internal lottery performed based on the winning of the through gate 84 is clearly shown as the result of stopping the variation display. Is done. If the result of the internal lottery based on the winning to the through gate 84 is a winning result corresponding to the transition to the open state, a predetermined stop result is displayed on the through gate display unit, and the change display is displayed. After being stopped, the state shifts to the electric power open state. In the electric combination open state, the electric combination 91 provided in the lower operation port 83b is opened in a predetermined manner.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a configuration is adopted in which the number of times that the game ball has passed through the through gate 84 is held up to a maximum of 4 times, but the reserved number is displayed on the main display unit of the main display unit 87. A holding number display section is provided.

  About the main display part explained in full detail above, while being visible from the front of the pachinko machine 10 through the glass unit 22 of the front door frame 14, it is avoided that the game ball moves in front of these various display parts. Therefore, the visibility is ensured.

  Referring to FIG. 5 again, the configuration of the inner frame 13 will be described. Below the game board unit 80 in the inner frame base body 50, a game ball is launched into the game area PE based on the operation of the game ball launch handle 41. A game ball launching mechanism 110 is provided.

(Game Ball Launching Mechanism 110)
The game ball launching mechanism 110 includes a solenoid 111 that launches a game ball placed at a predetermined launch standby position, a launch rail 112 that defines the launch direction of the game ball launched by the solenoid 111, and a game at the launch standby position. A ball feeding device 113 for supplying a ball and a base plate 114 on which the various configurations 111 to 113 are mounted are provided as main components, and the base plate 114 is fixed to the inner frame base body 50, thereby The inner frame base body 50 is integrated.

  The firing rail 112 is fixed to the base plate 114 in an inclined state so as to be inclined upward toward the game area forming body 80a. The firing rail 112 is formed with a groove portion having a substantially V-shaped cross section, and the front and rear positions of the game ball are defined by fitting the game ball into the groove portion.

  A ball stopper that holds the game ball supplied from the ball feeding device 113 at the above-described firing standby position is disposed at a position closer to the downstream end portion (that is, the lower end portion) of the firing rail 112. The solenoid 111 is arranged at a position further downstream than the ball stopper.

  The solenoid 111 is electrically connected to a power source / launch control device described later. Based on the output of the electrical signal from the power supply / launch control device, the output shaft of the solenoid 111 reciprocates in the expansion / contraction direction, so that the game ball placed at the launch standby position is in detail on the game area forming body 80a side. Is driven out toward the guide rail 100 attached to the game area forming body 80a.

  The guide rail 100 is formed by partitioning the game area PE together with the game area partition member 99 fixed to the game area forming body 80a (specifically, the front surface of the plate) so that the outer shape of the game area PE is substantially circular. Yes. In addition, the guide rail 100 includes an inner rail 101 and an outer rail 102 that are arranged so as to face each other with a gap larger than the diameter of the game ball, and a single guide passage 103 is formed by both the rails 101 and 102. Has been. The guide passage 103 includes an inlet portion 104 that is opened to the tip side (obliquely downward) of the firing rail 112, and an outlet portion 105 that is located above the gaming area PE. The game ball fired based on the operation of the solenoid 111 is guided to the game area PE by moving in the order of the firing rail 112 → the guide rail 100 (the entrance portion 104 → the exit portion 105). In the game area forming body 80a, on the front side of the exit portion 105, more specifically, near the tip of the inner rail 101, a reversal prevention member 106 that prevents the game ball that has reached the game area PE from returning back into the guide passage 103. Is attached to prevent the subsequent launch of the game ball by the game ball that has reached the game area PE first.

  Each of the rails 101 and 102 constituting the guide rail 100 has an arc shape centered at a substantially central portion of the game area PE. For this reason, the game ball passing through the guide passage 103 is likely to move (slide or roll) along the outer rail 102, that is, in contact with the outer rail 102 due to the centrifugal force generated by itself. That is, when a game ball is launched so as to be delivered to the game area PE, the area along the outer rail 102 in the guide passage 103 substantially constitutes a pass area (passage path) through which the game ball passes. However, the area along the inner rail 101 is an area through which the game ball does not pass.

  As shown in FIG. 5, in the guide rail 100 and the firing rail 112, the entrance portion 104 of the guide rail 100 and the tip portion of the firing rail 112 are opposed to each other with the lower end edge of the game area forming body 80a interposed therebetween. Is arranged. That is, both the rails 100 and 112 are arranged such that the entrance portion 104 of the guide rail 100 and the tip portion of the firing rail 112 are shifted left and right in the vicinity of the lower end edge of the game area forming body 80a. Thus, a gap of a predetermined interval is formed between the entrance portion 104 of the guide rail 100 and the firing rail 112 while bringing both rails 100 and 112 close to the lower end edge of the game area forming body 80a.

  A foul ball passage is disposed below the gap formed in this way. The foul ball path is formed integrally with the path forming unit 45 of the front door frame 14. If the game balls launched from the game ball launching mechanism 110 do not reach the game area PE and return to the inside of the guide passage 103 as foul balls, the foul balls enter the foul ball passage through the gap. Become. The foul ball path leads to the front door side lower dish path, and the game balls that have entered the foul ball path are discharged to the lower dish 34 shown in FIG. This suppresses interference between the foul ball and the next game ball to be launched.

  A rail cover 107 is provided at the left end of the game area forming body 80a so as to cover the outer rail 102 from the side. The game board unit 80 is often handled as a single unit during manufacturing or maintenance work, and at this time, the outer rail 102 may collide with a game table or the like. The rail cover 107 is a member mounted in view of such circumstances, and is provided with a protective function for preventing the outer rail 102 from being deformed due to the above factors or the like.

  A through-hole penetrating the inner frame base body 50 in the front-rear direction is formed on the left side of the firing rail 112 in the inner frame base body 50 (specifically, the side supporting the front door frame 14). A passage forming member 121 is disposed on the side. The passage forming member 121 is screwed to the inner frame base body 50 and has a main body side upper dish path 122 and a main body side lower dish path 123. The upstream side of the main body side upper dish passage 122 and the main body side lower dish passage 123 communicates with a game ball distributing section described later. In addition, a receiving portion of a passage forming unit attached to the front door frame 14 enters below the passage forming member 121, and a front door side upper plate passage is disposed below the main body side upper plate passage 122, A front door side upper dish passage is disposed below the main body side lower dish passage 123.

  An opening / closing member 124 for opening and closing the main body side upper dish path 122 and the main body side lower dish path 123 is attached below the passage forming member 121 in the inner frame base body 50. The opening / closing member 124 is urged to a front position that closes the main body side upper dish passage 122 and the main body side lower dish passage 123. When the front door frame 14 is opened, each opening / closing member 124 is urged by this urging force. By being in the closed state, falling off of the game balls from the passages 122 and 123 is avoided. On the other hand, in a state where the front door frame 14 is closed, the opening / closing member 124 is pushed open against the biasing force by the receiving portion provided in the passage forming unit 45 of the front door frame 14. In this state, the main body side upper dish path 122 and the front door side upper dish path communicate with each other, and the main body side lower dish path 123 and the front door side lower dish path communicate with each other.

  Next, the back configuration of the inner frame 13 (the inner frame base body 50 and the game board unit 80) will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 8 is a rear view of the inner frame 13.

  As shown in FIG. 8, a bearing fitting 132 is attached to the rotation base end side (right side in FIG. 8) on the back surface of the inner frame base body 50. A bearing portion 133 is formed on the bearing bracket 132 so as to be separated from each other in the vertical direction, and the back pack unit 15 is rotatably attached to the inner frame 13 by these bearing portions 133. A plurality of fixing levers 134 are provided on the back surface of the inner frame base body 50 for fixing the back pack unit 15 to the inner frame base body 50 in a closed state.

  As already described, the bottom portion of the housing recess (game board housing portion) 51 in the inner frame base body 50 penetrates in the thickness direction of the inner frame base body 50 and is opened to the back side of the inner frame base body 50. A window hole 52 is formed, and the window hole 52 is covered from the front side of the inner frame 13 by the game board unit 80 housed in the housing recess 51. Various components such as a control device are mounted on the back of the game board unit 80 (rear block 80 b), and these various components are exposed to the back side of the inner frame 13 through the window holes 52. Here, the configuration of the back surface of the game board unit 80 will be described.

  As described above, the back block 80b is attached to the back of the game area forming body 80a. The back block 80b has a substantially box-shaped base body 251 that is opened on the game area forming body 80a side, and the base body 251 is fixed to the back surface of the game area forming body 80a, thereby forming a game area. The body 80a and the back block 80b are integrated.

  The front side of the base body 251 is an arrangement area for a movable production mechanism, a decorative member capable of emitting light, and the like, and the back side thereof is a control device for controlling these various components and the variable display unit 252 (design display device). 253).

  More specifically, a part of the base body 251 protrudes toward the back side of the inner frame base body 50, and the symbol display device 253 (see FIG. 6) described above with respect to the protruding portion, and the symbol display device. A display control device for driving 253 is attached. The symbol display device 253 and the display control device are arranged so that the symbol display device is on the front side and the display control device is on the rear side in the front-rear direction (thickness direction of the inner frame base body 50). Furthermore, a notification / production control device 140 is mounted on the back surface of the base body 251 so as to be positioned behind the display control device.

  The notification / production control device 140 includes a notification / production control board that controls sound output, lamp display, and control of the display control device in accordance with instructions from the main control device described later. It is configured to be accommodated in a substrate box 141 made of a resin material or the like.

  A main controller unit 160 is provided below the notification / production control device 140 so as to cover the base body 96 from behind. The main controller unit 160 includes a synthetic resin mounting base 161 fixed to the back of the game board unit 80 (specifically, the back block 80b), and a main control unit 162 mounted on the mounting base 161. Yes. The main controller 162 includes a main control board having a function (main control circuit) that controls the main control of the game and a function (power failure monitoring circuit) that monitors the power source, and the main control board is made of a transparent resin material. It is configured to be accommodated in a substrate box 163 made of, for example.

  The board box 163 includes a substantially rectangular parallelepiped box base (front case body) and a box cover (back case body) that covers an opening of the box base. The box base and the box cover are connected so as not to be unsealed by a box sealing portion 164 as sealing means, whereby the substrate box 163 is sealed. A plurality of box sealing portions 164 are provided on the short side portion of the substrate box 163, and at least one of them is used for sealing processing.

  Any configuration can be applied to the box sealing portion 164 as long as the box base and the box cover are coupled so as not to be opened. However, by inserting a locking pin into the locking hole that forms the box sealing portion 164, the box sealing portion 164 can be applied. The base and the box cover are coupled so as not to be opened. The sealing process by the box sealing unit 164 prevents unauthorized opening after the sealing, and makes it possible to detect such a situation early and easily even if the unauthorized opening is performed. Even after opening, the sealing process can be performed again. That is, the sealing process is performed by inserting a locking pin into at least one locking hole portion among the plurality of box sealing portions 164. When the substrate box 163 is opened, such as when a failure occurs in the accommodated main control board or when the main control board is inspected, a connecting portion between the box sealing portion into which the locking pin is inserted and the substrate box 163 main body. Disconnect. As a result, the box base and the box cover of the substrate box 163 are separated, and the internal main control substrate can be taken out. Thereafter, when the sealing process is performed again, a locking pin is inserted into another locking hole. If the history of opening the substrate box 163 is left in the substrate box 163, it can be easily found that the unauthorized opening has been performed by looking at the substrate box 163.

  The board box 163 and the mounting base 161 are connected by a base seal part 165 so that they cannot be opened. Specifically, the pedestal sealing portion 165 has a locking hole portion and a locking pin similarly to the box sealing portion 164, and the locking pin is inserted into the locking hole portion so that the board box 163 and The mounting base 161 is coupled so as not to be separable. This makes it easier to grasp the fact that the substrate box 163 has been illegally removed.

  A portion of the front surface of the base body 251 facing the lower rear portion of the game area forming body 80a corresponds to the game board opening of the general winning port 81, the variable winning device 82, and the operating ports 83a and 83b and downstream. A collection passage (not shown) that collects in one place on the side is formed. Thereby, all the game balls won in the general winning opening 81 etc. are gathered below the game board unit 80 through the collection passage. That is, the base body 251 is provided with a function of collecting game balls won in various winning ports.

  A discharge passage, which will be described later, is arranged below the game board unit 80, and the game balls gathered below the game board unit 80 by the collection passage are led out into the discharge passage. Similarly, the out port 89 leads to the discharge passage, and a game ball that has not won any winning port is led out into the discharge passage through the out port 89.

  In addition, the base body 251 constituting the back block 80b includes a general winning port detection sensor for detecting a game ball won in the general winning port 81, and an operating port 83a as the detection sensors for the respective winning portions. , 83b and a detection sensor for an operating port that detects a game ball that has entered the game ball, and a winning detection mechanism is constituted by these various detection sensors. These various detection sensors are electrically connected to the main controller 162, and detection information (detection signals) is output from the respective detection sensors to the main controller 162.

  Next, the back pack unit 15 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 9 is a rear view of the pachinko machine 10, and FIG. 10 is a front view of the back pack unit 15.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the inner frame 13 is covered from behind by the back pack unit 15. The back pack unit 15 includes a back pack 201 as a main body of the back pack unit 15, and a payout mechanism unit 202, a discharge passage board, and a control device assembly unit 204 are attached to the back pack 201. .

  The back pack 201 is formed of a synthetic resin having transparency, and as shown in FIG. 10, a base portion 211 to which the payout mechanism portion 202 and the like are attached, and a protective cover portion that protrudes rearward from the pachinko machine 10 and has a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape. 212. The protective cover part 212 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 252 (see FIG. 9).

  An external output terminal plate 213 is provided on the upper portion of the base portion 211. Various output terminals are provided on the external output terminal plate 213, and wirings WH1 that connect the management control device (hall computer HC) on the game hall side and the pachinko machine 10 are connected to the output terminals. Various signals output from the external output terminal plate 213 (output terminal) of the pachinko machine 10 are transmitted to the hall computer HC through the wiring WH1, and the hall computer HC indicates the state of the pachinko machine 10 and the game situation based on these various signals. It is configured to grasp.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 10, the base portion 211 is provided with a pair of upper and lower latch pins 214 at the right end when viewed from the rear of the pachinko machine 10, and the bearings provided on the inner frame 13. The back pack unit 15 is supported so as to be rotatable with respect to the inner frame 13 by being inserted through the portion 133. The base portion 211 is formed with a plurality of insertion portions through which the fixing levers 134 provided on the inner frame 13 are inserted, and the base portion 211 is contacted from the rear in a state where the fixing levers 134 are inserted through the insertion portions. The back pack unit 15 is fixed to the inner frame 13 by contact.

  In the base portion 211, a payout mechanism portion 202 is disposed so as to bypass the protective cover portion 212. The payout mechanism 202 is provided with a tank 221 that is arranged at the top of the back pack 201 and that opens upward, and game balls supplied from the island facilities of the game hall are sequentially replenished to the tank 221. The A tank rail 222 that is gently inclined toward the downstream side is connected to the side of the tank 221, and a case rail 223 that extends in the vertical direction is connected to the downstream side of the tank rail 222. A payout device 224 is provided at the most downstream portion of the case rail 223. The game balls paid out from the payout device 224 are supplied to the game ball distribution unit 225 provided in the base portion 211 of the back pack 201 through a payout passage (not shown) provided on the downstream side of the payout device 224.

  The game ball distribution unit 225 has a function of distributing the game balls paid out from the payout device 224 to any one of the upper plate 33, the lower plate 34, and a discharge passage described later, and the inner opening is the main body described above. It is formed so that it communicates with the upper plate 33 through the side upper plate passage 122 and the front door side upper plate passage, and the outer opening communicates with the lower plate 34 through the main body side lower plate passage 123 and the front door side lower plate passage. Has been.

  At the lower end portion of the base portion 211, the discharge passage board and the control device collective unit 204 are attached so as to sandwich the lower end portion in the front-rear direction. In the discharge passage board, a discharge passage opened rearward is formed on a surface facing the control device assembly unit 204, and an open portion of the discharge passage is closed by the control device assembly unit 204. The discharge passage is formed so as to discharge the game ball to the island facility or the like of the game hall, and the game ball led to the discharge passage from the recovery passage described above passes through the discharge passage to the outside of the pachinko machine 10. Discharged.

  The control device assembly unit 204 has a horizontally long mounting base 241, and a payout control device 242 and a power supply / launch control device 243 are mounted on the mounting base 241. The payout control device 242 and the power supply / launch control device 243 are arranged so as to overlap each other so that the payout control device 242 is behind the pachinko machine 10.

  In the payout control device 242, a payout control board for controlling the payout device 224 is accommodated in the board box 244, and a state return switch 245 provided on the payout control board projects out of the board box 244. For example, when the state return switch 245 is pressed when a payout error occurs, such as a ball jam in the payout device 224, the ball jam is eliminated.

  The power / fire control device 243 has a power / fire control board accommodated in a board box 246. A predetermined power source required by various control devices and the like is generated and output by the power source / launch control board, and further, control of launching of the game ball accompanying the operation of the game ball launch handle 41 by the player is performed. Specifically, drive control of the solenoid 111 constituting the game ball launching mechanism 110 and drive control of the ball feeding device 113 are executed.

  Further, the power source / launch control device 243 is provided with a power switch 247. By operating the power switch 247, the power of the pachinko machine 10 can be switched to the on state (on state) or the shut off state (off state).

  Here, this pachinko machine 10 has a function for storing various data, and even if a power failure occurs, it retains the state at the time of the power failure and returns to the state at the time of the power failure at the time of recovery from the power failure. It can be done. For example, when the power supply is shut down by a normal procedure as in the case of a game hall being closed, the state before the shutdown is stored and held. On the other hand, when the power is turned on while pressing the RAM erase switch 166 provided in the main controller 162, the RAM data is initialized.

  These various switches can be operated from the front side of the gaming machine by opening the gaming machine main part 12 (inner frame 13) and exposing the back side of the inner frame 13. On the other hand, when the opening of the gaming machine main part 12 is restricted by the locking device 75, these various switches cannot be operated from the front side of the gaming machine. In other words, the various switches are difficult to operate when the gaming machine main part 12 is closed, and are operated from the front side of the gaming machine by a person who does not own the key for the locking device 75 (for example, a fraudster). Making it difficult.

(Electric configuration of the pachinko machine 10)
Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described with reference to the block of FIG.

  An MPU 402 is mounted on a main control board 401 provided in the main controller 162. The MPU 402 is a ROM 403 storing various control programs executed by the MPU 402 and fixed value data, and a memory for temporarily storing various data when executing the control program stored in the ROM 403. The RAM 404 is an element incorporating an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, a data input / output circuit, various counter circuits as a random number generator, and the like. Note that a part of the functions of the MPU 402, for example, the function of the ROM 403 and the function of the RAM 404 may be provided as separate elements.

  The MPU 402 is provided with an input port and an output port. The input side of the MPU 402 is connected to a power failure monitoring board 405 provided in the main controller 162, a payout controller 242 and various detection sensors. The power failure monitoring board 405 is connected to a power source / launch control device 243, and power is supplied to the MPU 402 via the power failure monitoring board 405.

  As a part of various detection sensors, a winning detection sensor 391a for detecting a winning (winning) in the general winning opening 81, a winning detection sensor 391b for detecting a winning (winning) in the variable winning device 82, a variable winning. Entry detection sensor 391c for detecting entry (winning) to the device 82 (big winning entrance), entrance detection sensor 391d for detecting entry (winning) to the upper operation opening 83a, entry to the lower operation opening 83b A ball detection sensor 391e for detecting a ball (win) and a ball detection sensor 391f for detecting a ball (win) to the through gate 84 are connected. Winning determination (ball entering determination) is performed. In addition, the MPU 402 executes a lottery occurrence lottery based on the winnings to the upper working port 83a and the lower working port 83b, and executes the support generating lottery based on the winnings to the through gate 84.

  On the output side of the MPU 402, a power failure monitoring board 405, a payout control device 242 and a notification / effect control device 140 are connected. For example, a payout ball command is output to the payout control device 242 based on a winning determination result to the winning-corresponding winning portion such as the operation ports 83a and 83b described above. In this case, when outputting the prize ball command, the command information storage area 425 of the ROM 403 is referred to. When a winning to the general winning opening 81 is specified, a winning ball command corresponding to paying out 10 gaming balls is output, and when a winning to the variable winning device 82 is specified, 15 gaming balls are output. When the winning ball command corresponding to the payout of the game is output and the winning to the upper operating port 83a is specified, the winning ball command corresponding to the payout of the three game balls is output and the winning to the lower operating port 83b is received. When specified, a prize ball command corresponding to the payout of four game balls is output.

  Various commands such as a change command, a type command, a change end command, an opening command, and an ending command are output from the main control device 162 to the notification / production control device 140. In this case, the command information storage area 425 of the ROM 403 is referred to when these various commands are output. Details of these various commands will be described later. Each command is configured as information of a predetermined number of bytes, and various information is included as information of the predetermined number of bytes.

  Further, on the output side of the MPU 402, a variable winning drive unit that opens and closes an opening / closing body (for example, a shutter member 88) of the variable winning device 82, an electric combination drive unit that opens and closes an electric combination 91 of the lower working port 83b, and A main display unit 87 is connected. Various driver circuits are provided on the main control board 401, and the MPU 402 performs drive control of various drive units through the driver circuits.

  That is, in the opening / closing execution mode, the MPU 402 performs drive control of the variable winning drive unit so that the variable winning device 82 is opened and closed. In addition, when the support lottery of the electric accessory 91 is won, drive control of the electric accessory driving unit is executed in the MPU 402 so that the electric accessory 91 is opened and closed. In addition, display control of the main display unit of the main display unit 87 is executed by the MPU 402.

  Furthermore, an external output terminal board 213 is connected to the output side of the MPU 402, and through this external output terminal board 213, information on the entrance to various entrances to the management control device (hall computer HC) on the game hall side. Information on the lottery results such as the jackpot and the jackpot is output. As a result, the hall computer HC can grasp the state of the pachinko machine 10, the game situation, and the like.

  The power failure monitoring board 405 relays the main control board 401 and the power / fire control device 243. The power failure monitoring board 405 has a DC stable voltage of 24 volts, which is the maximum voltage output from the power / fire control device 243. The function to monitor is given. The payout control device 242 controls payout of prize balls and rental balls by the payout device 224 based on the prize ball command input from the main control device 162.

  The power / launch control device 243 is connected to, for example, a commercial power source (external power source) in a game hall or the like. Based on the external power supplied from the commercial power supply, necessary operating power is generated for each of the main control board 401, the payout controller 242 and the like, and the generated operating power is supplied through a predetermined power path. To do. The power supply / launch control device 243 is responsible for launch control of the game ball launch mechanism 110, and the game ball launch mechanism 110 is driven when predetermined launch conditions are met.

  The notification / production control device 140 is provided with a notification / production control board on which an MPU is mounted. The MPU includes a ROM that stores various control programs executed by the MPU and fixed value data, and a memory that temporarily stores various data when the control program stored in the ROM is executed. A certain RAM and various circuits such as an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, and a data input / output circuit are incorporated. It should be noted that it is not essential that the ROM and RAM are integrated into one chip with respect to the MPU. The MPU of the notification / production control device 140 controls the driving of the lamp units 26 to 28 and the speaker unit 29 provided on the front door frame 14 based on various commands input from the main control device 162 and the display control device. 410 is controlled.

  The display control device 410 executes display control of the symbol display device 253 based on the command input from the notification / effect control device 140. In this case, in the notification / production control device 140, based on various commands input from the main control device 162, the symbol variation display mode (for example, presence / absence of reach generation, contents of reach production, etc.) and symbols in the symbol display device 253. Stop display mode (the type of combination of symbols to be finally stopped and displayed with the end of the variable display) is determined.

  Here, the configuration related to the variable display of symbols of each game time and the content of the variable display will be described. In the following description, FIGS. 12 and 13 are referred to as appropriate. 12 and 13 are schematic diagrams for explaining display contents on the display screen 253a of the symbol display device 253. FIG.

  The display control device 410 is provided with a character ROM. In the character ROM, nine types of main symbol data (refer to FIGS. 12 (a) to (i)) with numbers “1” to “9”, and sub symbol data without numbers. (See FIG. 12J) is stored in advance.

  As shown in FIG. 13 (a), on the display screen 253a of the symbol display device 253, three symbol rows Z1, Z2, and Z3 of an upper stage, a middle stage, and a lower stage are set. Each of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 includes a main symbol and a sub symbol arranged in a predetermined order. On the display screen 253a, the symbols in the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 are displayed in a variable manner so as to scroll in a predetermined direction (specifically, from right to left) with periodicity.

  In the upper symbol row Z1, nine types of main symbols “1” to “9” are arranged in descending order of numbers, and one sub symbol is arranged between each main symbol. In the lower symbol row Z3, nine types of main symbols “1” to “9” are arranged in ascending numerical order, and one sub symbol is arranged between each main symbol. That is, the upper symbol row Z1 and the lower symbol row Z3 are composed of 18 symbols. On the other hand, in the middle symbol row Z2, nine types of main symbols “1” to “9” are arranged in ascending numerical order, and then between the main symbol “9” and the main symbol “1”. In addition, a main symbol “4” is additionally arranged, and one sub symbol is arranged between each main symbol. In other words, only the middle symbol row Z2 is composed of 20 symbols by arranging 10 main symbols.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 13B, the display screen 253a is configured such that three symbols are stopped and displayed for each symbol row, and as a result, a total of nine symbols of 3 × 3 are stopped and displayed. It has come to be. The display screen 253a has five effective lines, that is, a left line L1, a middle line L2, a right line L3, a right lower line L4, and a right upper line L5. Then, the variable display stops in the order of the upper symbol row Z1 → the lower symbol row Z3 → the middle symbol row Z2, and a predetermined symbol combination (for example, a combination of symbols with the same numerals) is formed on any effective line. When the variation display of all the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 is finished in the state of being played, the big hit video is displayed as the occurrence of the normal jackpot result or the probability variation jackpot result.

  In view of the fact that the variable display of each symbol row is stopped as described above, the upper symbol row Z1 is the first symbol row (or the first symbol row), and the lower symbol row Z3 is the second symbol row (or the second symbol row). 2 symbol rows), the middle symbol row Z2 can be referred to as a third symbol row (or third symbol row).

  Of the above main symbols, the main symbols with odd numbers (1, 3, 5, 7, 9) correspond to “specific symbols”, and if a probable jackpot result occurs, for example, the same specific symbols The combination of is stopped and displayed. In addition, the main symbols with even numbers (2, 4, 6, 8) correspond to “non-specific symbols”. When a normal jackpot result occurs, for example, the combination of the same non-specific symbols is stopped and displayed. Is done.

  In addition, the display mode of the symbol variation in the symbol display device 253 is not limited to the above, and is arbitrary. The number of symbol columns, the direction of symbol variation display in the symbol column, the number of symbols in each symbol column, etc. Can be appropriately changed. For example, a plurality of symbol sequences may be set to be arranged side by side, and the direction of symbol variation display in the symbol sequence may be set to the vertical direction.

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

  The MPU 402 uses lots of counter information during the game to perform jackpot occurrence lottery, display setting of the main display unit 87 (main display unit), setting of symbol display of the symbol display device 253, and the like. As shown in FIG. 14, the winning random number counter C1 used for the lottery occurrence, the hit type counter C2 used for determining the jackpot type such as the probability variation jackpot result or the normal jackpot result, and the symbol display device 253 are disconnected. Reach random number counter C3 used for reach lottery when fluctuating, random number initial value counter CINI used for setting the initial value of the hit random number counter C1, fluctuations in the display unit for the operation port of the main display unit 87 and the symbol display device 253 A variation type counter CS that determines a display time (a variation display period) is used. Furthermore, the electric accessory release counter C4 used for the lottery to determine whether or not the electric accessory 91 in the lower working port 83b is in an electric utility open state 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 431 set in a predetermined area of the RAM 404. The RAM 404 is provided with a reserved ball storage area 432 including an upper working port holding area Ra, a lower working port holding area Rb, an execution area AE, and a total reserved number storage area. In the reserved ball storage area 432, the values of the winning random number counter C1, the winning type counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3 are time-sequentially matched to the winning history of the game balls to the upper operating port 83a or the lower operating port 83b. It is designed to be stored.

  Specifically, each counter is configured so that the hit random number counter C1 is incremented by one in the range of, for example, 0 to 599, and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 599). In particular, when the winning random number counter C1 makes one round, the value of the initial random number counter CINI at that time is read as the initial value of the winning random number counter C1. The random number initial value counter CINI is a loop counter similar to the winning random number counter C1 (value = 0 to 599). The winning random number counter C1 is periodically updated and stored in the reserved ball storage area 432 of the RAM 404 at the timing when the game ball wins the upper operation port 83a or the lower operation port 83b. More specifically, when the game ball is won in the upper operation port 83a, the RAM 404 is stored in the upper operation port holding area Ra, and when the game ball is won in the lower operation port 83b, the lower operation port holding area Rb of the RAM 404 is stored. Stored in

  The value of the random number for winning the jackpot is stored as a success / failure table (availability information group) in a success / failure table storage area 421 as a success / failure information group storage means in the ROM 403. As shown in FIG. 15, as the success / failure table, a success / failure table for low probability mode (a low probability success / failure information group) and a high probability mode 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 winning table for the low probability mode (FIG. 15A) is referred to at the time of the lottery, the random value (that is, the winning information) for winning the jackpot is “7”, “307”. , “507”. That is, “7”, “307”, and “507” among the values of the hit random number counter C1 of “0 to 599” correspond to the jackpot result. On the other hand, in the gaming state in which the winning table for the high probability mode (FIG. 15B) is referred to in the lottery, the value of the random number for winning the jackpot (that is, the winning information) is “7”, “ 36 ”,“ 107 ”,“ 307 ”...“ 407 ”,“ 507 ”. There are 30 “598”. In other words, “7”, “36”, “107”, “307”... “407”, “507”, “598” correspond to the jackpot result among the values of the hit random number counter C1 of “0 to 599”. ing. Incidentally, if the winning probability is higher in the high probability mode than in the low probability mode, the number and value of the random numbers to be won are arbitrary.

  Note that, in each lottery mode, the lottery result is a result other than the random number value that is a big win.

  The hit type counter C2 is configured such that 1 is sequentially added within a range of 0 to 29, and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 29). Here, in the present embodiment, a plurality of jackpot results are set. The plurality of jackpot results are different in two conditions: (1) a lottery mode in the success / failure lottery means after the opening / closing execution mode ends, and (2) a support mode by the electric accessory 91 after the opening / closing execution mode ends. .

  As a support mode of the electric workings 91 of the lower working port 83b, when compared in a situation where the game ball is continuously being fired in the same manner with respect to the game area PE, the electric workings 91 of the lower working port 83b are used. The low-frequency support mode (low-frequency support state or low-frequency guide state) and high-frequency support mode (high-frequency support state or high-frequency guide state) ) And are set.

  Specifically, in the low-frequency support mode and the high-frequency support mode, the probability of winning the power combination open state in the electric combination release lottery using the electric combination release counter C4 is the same. In the support mode, the number of times that the electric accessory 91 is in the open state when the electrified open state is won is set more than in the low-frequency support mode, and the opening time for one time is set longer. In this case, in the high frequency support mode, when the electrified open state is selected and the open state of the electric utility item 91 occurs a plurality of times, the closed state from the end of one open state until the next open state is started The time is set shorter than one opening time. Furthermore, in the high frequency support mode, the minimum secured time is set shorter when the next electric character opening lottery is performed after one electric character opening lottery is performed than in the low frequency support mode. Has been.

  As described above, in the high frequency support mode, there is a higher probability of winning the lower working port 83b than in the low frequency support mode. In other words, in the low frequency support mode, there is a higher probability that a prize will be generated in the upper operating port 83a than in the lower operating port 83b. However, in the high frequency support mode, the lower operating port 83b is connected to the lower operating port 83b. The probability of winning a prize increases. When a winning is made to the lower operating port 83b, 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. be able to.

  The configuration for increasing the frequency at which the high frequency support mode is set to the power release state per unit time as compared with the low frequency support mode is not limited to the above-described configuration, for example, the electric component release lottery It is good also as a structure which makes high the probability that it will be elected in the electric character open state in. Further, the high frequency support mode and the low frequency support mode may be set by making any one condition or any combination of conditions among the number of times, the opening time, and the winning probability different.

  The hit type counter C2 is periodically updated, and the game ball is stored in the reserved ball storage area 432 of the RAM 404 at the timing when the game ball wins the upper operation port 83a or the lower operation port 83b. More specifically, when the game ball is won in the upper operation port 83a, the RAM 404 is stored in the upper operation port holding area Ra, and when the game ball is won in the lower operation port 83b, the lower operation port holding area Rb of the RAM 404 is stored. Stored in

  The game result distribution destination for the win type counter C2 is stored as a distribution table (distribution information group) in a distribution table storage area 422 as a distribution information group storage unit in the ROM 403. Here, the contents of the distribution table will be described with reference to the schematic diagram of FIG. As the distribution table, an upper working port distribution table (first distribution information group) shown in FIG. 16 (a) and a lower working port distribution table (second distribution table) shown in FIG. 16 (b). Minute information group).

  In the distribution table for the upper working port, as the distribution destination of the game result, 8R probability variation jackpot result (high probability special game result), 8R normal jackpot result (low probability special game result), 4R probability variation jackpot result (high (Probability corresponding game result), 4R normal jackpot result (low probability corresponding game result) is set. Specifically, in the allocation table for the upper working ports, “0 to 8” of the values of the hit type counter C2 of “0 to 29” corresponds to the 8R probability variation big hit result, and “9 to 14”. "Corresponds to the 8R normal jackpot result," 15 to 23 "corresponds to the 4R probability variable jackpot result, and" 24 to 29 "corresponds to the 4R normal jackpot result.

  In the distribution table for the lower operating port, as the distribution destination of the game result, the 16R probability variation jackpot result (special game result corresponding to high probability), 8R probability variation jackpot result (special game result corresponding to high probability), 8R normal jackpot result (low Probability corresponding special game result), 4R probability variable jackpot result (high probability corresponding game result), 4R normal jackpot result (low probability corresponding game result) are set. Specifically, in the distribution table for the lower working port, “0 to 5” among the values of the hit type counter C2 of “0 to 29” corresponds to the 16R probability variation big hit result, and “6 to 11”. "Corresponds to the 8R probability variation jackpot result," 12-17 "corresponds to the 8R normal jackpot result," 18-23 "corresponds to the 4R probability variation jackpot result," 24-29 " Corresponds to 4R normal jackpot results.

  The 16R probability variation jackpot result, the 8R probability variation jackpot result, and the 4R probability variation jackpot result are jackpot results in which the lottery mode becomes the high probability mode and the support mode becomes the high frequency support mode after the opening / closing execution mode ends. As shown in FIG. 16C, the high-frequency support mode is continued until the next jackpot result is reached, and the mode is shifted to the low-frequency support mode with the start of the opening / closing execution mode.

  The 8R normal jackpot result and the 4R normal jackpot result are jackpot results in which the lottery mode becomes the low probability mode and the support mode becomes the high frequency support mode after the opening / closing execution mode ends. However, as shown in FIG. 16 (c), this high-frequency support mode is used when the number of games executed during the high-frequency support mode reaches the end reference number (specifically, 100 times) or When a jackpot result is reached before the end reference count is reached (specifically, when the opening / closing execution mode is started), the process ends, and the mode is shifted to the low frequency support mode.

  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 432 of the RAM 404 at the timing when the game ball wins the upper operation port 83a or the lower operation port 83b. More specifically, when the game ball is won in the upper operation port 83a, the RAM 404 is stored in the upper operation port holding area Ra, and when the game ball is won in the lower operation port 83b, the lower operation port holding area Rb of the RAM 404 is stored. Stored in Then, based on the reach table stored in the reach table storage area of the ROM 403, it is determined whether to generate a reach.

  However, in the game times that shift to the open / close execution mode, the MPU 402 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) is provided with a symbol display device 253 (display screen 253a) capable of performing variable display (or variable display) of symbols (pictures), and the game result corresponds to the open / close execution mode. In a gaming machine in which the display result after the change display can be a special display result in the game times that are the game results, the stop display result after the display (or variable display) of the pattern (picture) on the pattern display device 253 is started. This is a display state for making the player think that the state is a variable display state in which the special display result is likely to be obtained before the derivation is displayed.

  In other words, a combination of symbols corresponding to the occurrence of the opening / closing execution mode is established by stopping and displaying symbols for some of the symbol sequences displayed on the display screen 253a of the symbol display device 253. This is a display state in which possible reach symbol combinations are displayed, and in that state, symbols are displayed in a variable manner in the remaining symbol rows.

  More specifically, as a step before ending the symbol variation display, a symbol combination corresponding to the occurrence of the opening / closing execution mode is established on a preset active line in the display screen 253a of the symbol display device 253. A reach line is formed by stopping and displaying possible combinations of reach symbols, and symbols are displayed in a variable manner by the final stop symbol sequence in a situation where the reach line is formed.

  The display content on the display screen 253a will be described in more detail. First, when the symbol variation display is finished in the upper symbol row and the symbol variation display is finished in the lower symbol row, the symbol hits one of the effective lines. Reach lines are formed by stopping and displaying the main symbols with the numbers that make up the combination, and reach is achieved by displaying the symbols in the middle symbol row in the situation where the reach lines are formed. Display. When a big hit occurs, the main symbols with numbers that make up the combination of winning symbols together with the main symbols forming the reach line are stopped and displayed on the reach line. Is terminated.

  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. 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 substantially the entire display screen 253a 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 determines, in the MPU 402, the variation display time in the upper working port display unit and the lower working port display unit of the main display unit 87 (main display unit) and the symbol variation display time in the symbol display device 253. Used in 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 at the time of starting the variation display in the upper working port display unit and the lower working port display unit and determining the variation pattern at the time of the symbol variation start by the symbol display device 253.

  The electric accessory release counter C4 is configured so that, for example, 1 is added in order within a range of 0 to 250, and after reaching the maximum value (that is, 250), it returns to 0. The electric accessory release counter C4 is periodically updated and stored in the electric combination holding area 433 of the RAM 404 at the timing when a game ball wins the through gate 84. Then, at a predetermined timing, a lottery is performed as to whether or not to control the electric accessory 91 of the lower working port 83b to the open state based on the stored value of the electric accessory release counter C4. For example, if C4 = 0 to 190, the electric accessory 91 is controlled to the open state, and if C4 = 191 to 250, the electric accessory 91 is not controlled to the open state.

  As already described, the MPU 402 determines the variation display time in the upper working port display unit and the lower working port display unit using at least the buffer value of the variation type counter CS. A variable display time table storage area 423 is used. Further, the MPU 402 uses the value of the winning random number counter C1 and the value of the winning type counter C2 stored in the execution area AE to determine the stop result in the upper working port display unit and the lower working port display unit. However, the stop result table storage area 424 of the ROM 403 is used for the determination.

(About various processes executed by the main controller 162)
Next, a timer interrupt process and a normal process that are executed when the MPU 402 in the main controller 162 advances the game in each game time will be described. In addition to the timer interrupt process and the normal process, the MPU 402 executes a main process activated when the power is turned on and an NMI interrupt process activated by input of a power failure signal to the NMI terminal (non-maskable terminal). Explanation of these various processes is omitted.

(Timer interrupt processing)
First, timer interrupt processing will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. This process is periodically activated by the MPU 402 (for example, at a cycle of 2 msec).

  In step S101, various winning detection sensors (for example, the detection sensors 391a to 391f) are read. That is, the state of various winning detection sensors connected to the main control device 162 is read, the state of the winning detection sensor is determined, and the detection information (winning detection information) is stored.

  Thereafter, in step S102, the random number initial value counter CINI is updated. Specifically, the random number initial value counter CINI is incremented by 1 and cleared to 0 when the counter value reaches the maximum value. Then, the update value of the random number initial value counter CINI is stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 404.

  In the subsequent step S103, the winning random number counter C1, the winning type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the electric accessory release counter C4 are updated. Specifically, the hit random number counter C1, the hit type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the electric accessory release counter C4 are each incremented by 1, and are cleared to 0 when the counter values reach the maximum value. Then, the updated values of the counters C1 to C4 are stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 404.

  In a succeeding step S104, a through winning process associated with winning through the through gate 84 is executed. In the through winning process, it is determined whether or not a through gate winning detection flag is stored in the various flag storage area 435 of the RAM 404, and if the flag is stored, it is stored in the electric utility reservation area 433. On the condition that the number of stored accessory holdings is less than 4, the value of the electric accessory release counter C4 updated in the step S103 is stored in the electronic combination holding area. If the through-gate winning detection flag is stored in the various flag storage areas 435, the winning detection flag is deleted and the through-gate winning process is terminated.

  After performing the winning process for the through gate in step S104, the process proceeds to step S105. In step S105, the winning process for the operating port accompanying the winning to the operating ports 83a and 83b is performed, and this timer interruption process is completed. To do.

(Prize processing for working port)
Here, the winning process for the operation port will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS.

  In step S201, it is determined whether or not the game ball has entered (wins) the upper working port 83a. If it is determined that a game ball has entered the upper operating port 83a, the process proceeds to step S202, and a prize ball command for causing the payout control device 242 to pay out three game balls is set.

  In the subsequent step S203, an external signal setting process is performed to output information indicating that a game ball has entered the upper operation port 83a to the hall computer HC on the game hall side. As a result, the hall computer HC recognizes that a ball has entered the upper working port 83a. Thereafter, in step S204, an information acquisition process for storing each value such as the winning random number counter C1 and the winning type counter C2 is performed, and the main winning process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S201 that the game ball has not won the upper working port 83a, the process proceeds to step S205. In step S205, it is determined whether or not the game ball has entered (wins) the lower operation port 83b. If it is determined that the game ball has entered the lower operation port 83b, the process proceeds to step S206, and a prize ball command for causing the payout control device 242 to pay out four game balls is set. The prize ball command set in steps S202 and S206 is transmitted to the payout control device 242 in an external output process S401 of a normal process described later.

  In the subsequent step S207, an external signal setting process is performed to output information indicating that a game ball has entered the lower operation port 83b to the hall computer HC on the game hall side. As a result, the hall computer HC recognizes that a ball has entered the lower working port 83b. Thereafter, an information acquisition process is performed in step S204, and the main winning process is terminated.

  If a negative determination is made in both steps S201 and S205, that is, if there is no entry in either the upper operating port 83a or the lower operating port 83b, the main winning process is terminated.

  Here, the information acquisition processing in step S204 will be described with reference to FIG.

(Information acquisition process)
In the information acquisition process, first, in step S301, the operation holding storage number N stored in the holding number storage area of the holding ball storage area 432, specifically, the trigger of the information acquisition process among the upper operation port 83a and the lower operation port 83b. It is determined whether or not the number N of pending action storages related to the incoming ball section is less than the upper limit (“4” in the present embodiment). When the operation hold memory number N is the upper limit value, the information acquisition process is terminated as it is. When the operation hold memory number N is less than the upper limit value, the operation hold storage number N of the corresponding operation port is incremented by 1 in step S302. In step S303, the total number of holds stored in the hold number storage area (hereinafter referred to as the common hold number CRN) is incremented by one.

  In the following step S304, the values of the hit random number counter C1, the hit type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the fluctuation type counter CS updated in step S103 are determined from the free storage area area of the holding area RE for the working port. The first storage area, that is, the storage area corresponding to the common hold number CRN incremented by 1 in step S302 is stored. After executing the storage process, the process proceeds to step S305.

  In step S305, display update processing of the first hold lamp unit 98a and the second hold lamp unit 98b as the hold number display unit is executed. In the display update process, when the current winning destination (winning destination) is the upper operating port 83a, the display of the first holding lamp portion 98a is updated, and the current incoming destination (winning destination) is the lower operating port 83b. In this case, the display of the second holding lamp unit 98b is updated.

  The first holding lamp unit 98a is configured by four LEDs, and the number of LEDs that are lit and the number of holdings associated with the upper operation port 83a coincide with each other. When the number of reserves related to the upper operation port 83a increases due to the winning of this time, processing is performed to increase the number of LEDs that are lit accordingly. Similarly, the second holding lamp unit 98b is configured by four LEDs, and the number of LEDs that are lit and the number of holdings related to the lower operation port 83b coincide with each other. When the number of reserves related to the lower operation port 83b increases due to the current winning, a process of increasing the number of LEDs that are lit in response thereto is performed.

  In subsequent steps S306 and S307, a notification / production control device 140, which is a sub-side (sub-side) control device, that a winning in the operating ports 83a and 83b (a ball entering the ball-entry portions 33d and 33e) has occurred. Then, a confirmation process for hold notice and a process for setting a hold command, which are processes for causing the display control apparatus 410 to recognize and execute a hold notice to be described later, are executed, and this information acquisition process is terminated. Note that the hold command includes information on which of the upper operating port 83a and the lower operating port 83b is based on winning a winning part.

  The hold command set in the hold command setting process in step S307 is transmitted to the notification / production control device 140 and the display control device 410 in a normal process external output process (step S401) described later.

(Normal processing)
Next, the flow of normal processing will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The normal process is a process that is started after the main process that is started when the power is turned on, and the main process of the game is executed in the normal process. As an overview, the processing of steps S401 to S406 is executed as a periodic processing with a period of 4 msec, and the counter update processing of steps S408 and S409 is executed with the remaining time.

  In the normal processing, first, external signal output processing is executed in step S401. In the external signal output process in step S401, output data such as a command set in the timer interrupt process or the previous normal process is transmitted to each control device on the sub side and the hall computer HC.

  Specifically, the presence or absence of a prize ball command is determined, and if a prize ball command is set, it is transmitted to the payout control device 242. Further, when various commands such as a change command such as a change start command, a type command, a change end command, a hold command, and a shift command described later are set, the command is transmitted to the notification / effect control device 140. .

  Also, as will be described in detail later, for example, an external signal indicating symbol confirmation is output to the hall computer HC every time the symbol variation display is finished on the working port display portion of the main display portion, and the symbol is opened and closed during the opening / closing execution mode An external signal indicating that it is in the execution mode is output to the hall computer HC, and if it is in the high frequency support mode, an external signal indicating that it is in the high frequency support mode is output to the hall computer HC.

  Next, in step S402, the variation type counter CS is updated. Specifically, the variation type counter CS is incremented by 1, and the counter value is cleared to 0 when the counter value reaches the maximum value. Then, the update value of the variation type counter CS is stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 404.

  In subsequent step S403, a game time control process for controlling a game in each game time is executed. In the game times control process, jackpot determination, setting of symbol variation display by the symbol display device 253, display control of the main display unit 87, and the like are performed.

  After executing the game times control process of step S403, the process proceeds to step S404, and the game state transition process is executed. Although details will be described later, the gaming state shifts to an opening / closing execution mode, a high probability mode, a high frequency support mode, and the like by this gaming state transition processing. Details of the game turn control process in step S403 and the game state transition process in step S404 will be described later.

  In a succeeding step S405, an electric role support process for driving and controlling the electric role article 91 provided in the lower working port 83b is executed. In this electric role support process, the electric role release indicating whether or not to make the electric accessory 91 open using the numerical information acquired from the electric accessory release counter C4 stored in the electric role holding area 433 of the RAM 404. A lottery is performed, and when the electrified open state is won, an opening / closing process of the electric accessory 91 is executed. In addition, display control of the through-gate display unit in the main display unit is performed so as to teach the lottery result of the electric role release lottery.

  As already described, the low-frequency support mode and the high-frequency support mode are set as modes of support by the electric accessory 91, and a transition to any one of the support modes is performed in the gaming state transition process. After this processing, the high frequency support mode is set when the high frequency support flag is set in the various flag storage areas 435 of the RAM 404, and the low frequency support mode is set when the flag is not set.

  In the power combination support process, it is determined whether or not the high frequency support mode is set by determining whether or not the high frequency support flag is set in the various flag storage areas 435 of the RAM 404. In the case of the high frequency support mode, when the electrified open state is won, the number of times that the electric utility item 91 is in the open state is set larger than in the case of the low frequency support mode. Set a longer opening time. In the high-frequency support mode, when the electrified open state is selected and the open state of the electric utility item 91 occurs multiple times, the next open state is started after one open state is completed. The closing time until is set to be shorter than one opening time.

  Incidentally, when the mode is shifted to the opening / closing execution mode, even if the high frequency support flag is set in the various flag storage areas 435 of the RAM 404, the support mode is forcibly set to the low frequency support mode.

  Thereafter, in step S406, a game ball launch control process is executed. In the game ball launch control process, the solenoid of the game ball launch mechanism 110 is turned on once every predetermined interval period (for example, 0.6 sec) on condition that a launch permission signal is input from the power source / launch control device 243. Energize. Thereby, a game ball is launched toward the game area PE.

  In subsequent step S407, it is determined whether or not the execution timing of the next normal process has been reached, that is, whether or not one cycle (4 msec in the present embodiment) has elapsed since the start of the previous normal process. Then, the random number initial value counter CINI and the variation type counter CS are repeatedly updated within the remaining time until the next normal processing execution timing.

  That is, in step S408, the random number initial value counter CINI is updated. Specifically, the random number initial value counter CINI is incremented by 1 and cleared to 0 when the counter value reaches the maximum value. Then, the update value of the random number initial value counter CINI is stored in the corresponding area of the RAM 404. In step S409, the variation type counter CS is updated. Specifically, the variation type counter CS is incremented by 1 and cleared to 0 when those counter values reach the maximum value. Then, the update value of the variation type counter CS is stored in the corresponding area of the RAM 404.

  Since the execution time of each process of steps S401 to S406 changes according to the game state, the remaining time until the next normal process execution timing is not constant and varies. Therefore, by repeatedly executing the update of the random number initial value counter CINI using the remaining time, the random number initial value counter CINI (that is, the initial value of the hit random number counter C1) can be updated at random. The variation type counter CS can also be updated at random.

(Game control process)
Next, the game times control process in step S403 will be described with reference to the flowcharts in FIGS.

  In the game times control process, first, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 21, it is determined in step S501 whether the open / close execution mode is in effect. When the opening / closing execution mode is in progress, the process after step S502, that is, the game turn start process at steps S503 to S505 and the game turn progress process at steps S506 to S509 are not executed. The control process ends.

  If it is not in the opening / closing execution mode, it is determined in step S502 whether the game is being played. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the working port display section of the main display unit 87 is in a variable display or a fixed display. If the game is not being played, the process proceeds to a game turn start process in steps S503 to S505. In the game turn starting process, first, in step S503, it is determined whether or not the total number of start holding balls (common holding number CRN) is “0”. The case where the common holding number CRN is “0” means that the holding information is not stored in the holding ball storage area 432. Accordingly, the game turn control process is terminated as it is.

  On the other hand, if the common hold number CRN is not “0”, a data setting process for setting the data stored in the holding area RE of the holding ball storage area 432 for variable display in step S504, Further, in step S505, after executing the variation start process for starting the variation display of the display unit for the working port in the main display unit 87 and the variation display of the symbol display device 253, the game number control process is terminated.

  Here, the data setting process in step S504 and the change start process in step S505 will be described in detail. First, the data setting process in step S504 will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.

(Data setting process)
In the data setting process, first of all, in step S601, the operation pending storage number N stored in the pending number storage area FE and the common pending number CRN which are the targets of the current setting process are decremented by 1. Then, it is determined whether or not the number of hold information held in the lower working port holding area Rb (see FIG. 14), that is, the working holding memory number N (lower working port holding memory number RbN) is “0”. To do. When the lower working port reserved memory number RbN is “0”, the data setting process for the upper working port display unit is executed, and when the lower working port reserved memory number RbN is not “0”, the lower operation port is stored. Data setting processing related to the mouth display unit is executed.

  Here, the case where the data setting process is executed is a case where the common pending number is 1 or more as described above. In this case, in the data setting process, it is determined whether or not the storage memory number RbN for the lower working port is “0”, and when it is not “0”, that is, the holding information for variable display for the lower working port display unit. Is stored, the number of hold information stored in the upper working port holding area Ra (see FIG. 14), that is, the operation holding memory number N (the upper working port holding memory number RaN) is 1. Regardless of whether or not this is the case, the data stored in the lower working port holding area Rb is moved to the execution area for variable display. That is, in step S602, when the hold information is stored in both the upper working port holding area Ra and the lower working port holding area Rb, the holding information corresponding to the lower working port 83b is given priority. It becomes.

  In subsequent step S603, the data stored in the first to fourth areas is stored for one of the upper working port holding area Ra and the lower working port holding area Rb that has been moved to the execution area. Are sequentially shifted to the lower area side. Thus, for example, the data in each area such as the second area → the first area, the third area → the second area, the fourth area → the third area as the data of the first area is moved to the execution area. Is shifted.

  In a succeeding step S604, a shift command which is information for causing the notification / production control device 140 to recognize that the data of the reservation area RE has been shifted is set. Thereafter, the data setting process is terminated. The shift command set in step S604 is transmitted to the notification / production control device 140 in step S401 in the normal process (FIG. 20). The shift command is transmitted to the display control device 410 via the notification / production control device 140.

(Variation start processing)
Next, the variation start process of step S505 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In the change start process, first, in step S701, a success / failure determination process for determining whether or not the hold information referred to in the current change start process corresponds to the big win is executed. Specifically, the information acquired from the information for determining the jackpot among the information stored in the execution area AE, that is, the information updated by the hit random number counter C1 is grasped. Then, when the winning / losing lottery mode is the low probability mode, referring to the winning table for the low probability mode stored in the winning table storage area 421 of the ROM 403, the grasped information becomes the information corresponding to the big hit winning. If it is determined that the winning lottery mode is the high probability mode, referring to the high probability mode success / failure table stored in the success / failure table storage area 421 of the ROM 403, the grasped information is a big hit. Identify whether it is included in the information corresponding to the winning.

  In the subsequent step S702, it is determined whether or not the result of the determination process in step S701 is a result corresponding to the big win. If the result corresponds to the big win, the type determination process is executed in step S703.

  In the type determination process, the information acquired from the information for type determination among the information stored in the execution area AE, that is, the information updated from the information updated by the hit type counter C2 is grasped. Further, with reference to the sorting table stored in the sorting table storage area 422 of the ROM 403, it is specified whether the grasped type determination information is included in the information corresponding to the probability variation jackpot result. Specifically, when the hold information corresponds to the entry into the upper operation port 83a, the distribution table for the upper operation port 83a is referred to, and the hold information corresponds to the entry into the lower operation port 83b. If it is, the type is determined with reference to the distribution table for the lower working port 83b.

  In the subsequent step S704, it is determined whether or not the current jackpot winning type is a probability variation jackpot result (16R probability variation jackpot result, 8R probability variation jackpot result, 4R probability variation jackpot result) based on the information specified in the type determination processing in step S703. judge. If it is the probability variation jackpot result, stop result setting processing for probability variation jackpot is executed in step S705, and if it is not the probability variation jackpot result, stop result setting processing for normal jackpot is executed in step S706. If it is determined in step S702 that it is not a big win, a stop result setting process for losing is executed in step S707.

  The probability variation jackpot results are roughly classified into 16R probability variation jackpot results, 8R probability variation jackpot results, and 4R probability variation jackpot results. In the process of step S705, in the case of a 16R probability variation jackpot result, a stop result setting process corresponding to the 16R probability variation jackpot result is performed, and in the case of an 8R probability variation jackpot result, a stop result setting process corresponding to the 8R probability variation jackpot result is performed. In the case of a 4R probability variation jackpot result, a stop result setting process corresponding to the 4R probability variation jackpot result is performed. The regular jackpot results are roughly divided into 8R regular jackpot results and 4R regular jackpot results. In the process of step S706, in the case of the 8R normal jackpot result, the stop result setting process corresponding to the 8R normal jackpot result is performed. In the case of the 4R normal jackpot result, the stop result setting process corresponding to the 4R normal jackpot result is performed. Do.

  In each stop result setting process in step S705 to step S707, the stop result table stored in the stop result table storage area 424 of the ROM 403 is referred to for information on the pattern form to be finally stopped and displayed on the main display unit 87. The specified information is stored in the RAM 404. Further, in step S705 and step S706, information for specifying in the MPU 402 that the determination result of whether or not this game is successful is a probability variation jackpot result or a normal jackpot result is stored in various flag storage areas 435 of the RAM 404. Specifically, in step S705, either a 16R probability variable jackpot flag, an 8R probability variable jackpot flag, or a 4R probability variable jackpot flag is stored. In step S706, either an 8R normal jackpot flag or a 4R normal jackpot flag is stored.

  After executing any one of steps S705 to S707, a variable display time setting process is executed in step S708.

(Variable display time setting process)
In the variable display time setting process, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 24, first, in step S801, it is determined whether or not the above-mentioned winning lottery is won. Specifically, it is determined whether or not any of the 16R probability variation jackpot flag, 8R probability variation jackpot flag, 4R probability variation jackpot flag, 8R normal jackpot flag, 4R normal jackpot flag is stored in the various flag storage areas 435 of the RAM 404. .

  If a negative determination is made in step S801, that is, if the result of the above-mentioned lottery determination is a losing result, the process proceeds to step S802. In step S802, it is determined whether or not reach display is generated in the symbol display device 253 in the current game round. Specifically, if the value of the reach random number counter C3 stored in the execution area AE is a value corresponding to the occurrence of reach, an affirmative determination is made in step S802 as occurrence of reach display. When specifying the presence / absence of reach using the value of the reach random number counter C3, the reach determination table stored in the reach determination table storage area of the ROM 403 is referred to.

  If an affirmative determination is made in either step S801 or step S802, the process proceeds to step S803, and the current generation is displayed with reference to the reach generation variable display time table stored in the variable display time table storage area 423 of the ROM 403. Fluctuation display time information corresponding to the value of the fluctuation type counter CS and the like is acquired, and in the subsequent step S804, the fluctuation display time information is provided in a fluctuation display time counter area (variation display time measuring means provided in various counter areas 434 of the RAM 404). ). Thereafter, the setting process ends.

  In other words, in the present embodiment, the reach display is executed when the result of the lottery win is a jackpot winning result or when the result of the same lottery is a missed result and the lottery for generating the reach is won. ing.

  Here, the reach display includes a normal reach display (specifically, normal reach A to B) and a super reach display (specifically, super reach A to C) that have different display modes. The variable display time information corresponding to each of the normal reach display and the super reach display is set in the variable display time table for reach generation. By referring to the table, the variable display time information corresponding to each reach display is set. To be acquired. Regarding the determination of the type of reach display, a table is provided in which the type of reach display corresponds to the value of the variation type counter CS. By referring to the table, the value of the current variation type counter CS is determined. The corresponding reach display is determined.

  More specifically, the reach generation variation display time table corresponds to the jackpot type. Specifically, the variable display time is set so that the combination of specific symbols can be stopped in the case of a probable jackpot result, and the combination of non-specific symbols can be stopped in the case of a normal jackpot result. In addition, the variable display time is set.

  On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S802, the value of the current variation type counter CS is referred to with reference to the reach non-occurrence variation display time table stored in the variation display time table storage area 423 in step S805. In step S806, the variable display time information is set in the variable display time counter area. Thereafter, the setting process ends.

  The variable display time information when no reach occurs is set so that the variable display time is shortened as the number of common hold counts CRN increases. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a configuration that does not depend on the number of the common pending number CRN may be used, and the variable display time may be set shorter as the number of the common pending number CRN is smaller. . Also, in the situation where the support mode is the high frequency support mode, the non-reach time is selected so that the shorter variable display time is selected compared to the situation where the number of pending information is the same as in the situation where the low frequency support mode. Although the generation variation display time table is set, the present invention is not limited to this, and the selected variation display time may be the same, or may be opposite to the above relationship. Furthermore, the above configuration may be applied to the variable display time at the time of reach occurrence, and the variable display time that is easily selected and the variable display time that is difficult to select are different at the time of jackpot winning and out of reach. It is good also as a structure. Also, a variation display time table for probability variation jackpot, a variation display time table for normal jackpot, a variation display time table for outreach, and a variation display time table for complete losing may be set individually. As described above, the variation display time for each game time is determined by using the presence / absence of reach, the type of reach display, the number of hold information, the value of the variation type counter CS, and the like as parameters.

  Returning to the description of the variation start process (FIG. 23), after the variation display time setting process is executed in step S708, a variation start command and a type command are set in step S709. The change start command includes information on presence / absence of reach and information on change display time. The type command includes game result information. In other words, in the type command, as information on game results, information on 16R probability variation jackpot results, information on 8R probability variation jackpot results, information on 4R probability variation jackpot results, information on 8R regular jackpot results, information on 4R ordinary jackpot results, outlier results This information is included.

  The variation start command and type command set in step S709 are transmitted to the notification / production control device 140 in step S401 in the normal process (FIG. 20). Based on the received change start command and type command, the notification / production control device 140 determines the light emission pattern of the display lamp unit 26 and the sound output pattern from the speaker unit 29 in the game time, and the determined production of the production. The display lamp unit 26 and the speaker unit 29 are controlled so that the contents are executed. Further, the notification / production control device 140 transmits the change start command and the type command to the display control device 410 while maintaining the information form. In the display control device 410, based on the received variation start command and type command, the symbol display device 253 determines the variation display pattern in the symbol display device 253 and executes the determined variation display pattern. 253 is displayed and controlled. Thereafter, in step S 710, the variation display of the pattern is started on the corresponding one of the upper working port display unit and the lower working port display unit of the main display unit 87, and then the present variation start process is terminated.

  Returning to the description of the game times control process (FIG. 21), when the main display unit 87 is in the variable display mode, the game times progress process of steps S506 to S509 is executed. In the process for advancing game times, first, in step S506, it is determined whether or not the current game time fluctuation display time has elapsed. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the variable display time information stored in the variable display time counter area of the RAM 404 is “0”. The value of the variable display time information is set in the variable display time setting process (FIG. 24) as described above. The set value of the variable display time information is decremented (subtracted) every time the timer interrupt process (FIG. 17) is started.

  If the variable display time has not elapsed, the variable display process is executed in step S507. In the variation display process, the display mode of the corresponding one of the upper working port display unit and the lower working port display unit of the main display unit 87 is changed. Then, this game times control process is complete | finished.

  If the change display time has elapsed, change end processing is executed in step S508. In the variation end process, the information stored in the RAM 404 in the process of any one of steps S705 to S707 is specified, and the pattern corresponding to the information corresponds to the display part for the upper working port and the display part for the lower working port. On the other hand, the operation port display unit is controlled so as to be stopped and displayed.

  In the subsequent step S509, a change end command is set. Then, this game times control process is complete | finished. The variation end command set in step S509 is transmitted to the notification / production control device 140 in step S401 in the normal process (FIG. 20). The notification / production control device 140 transmits the received change end command to the display control device 410 while maintaining the information form. The display control device 410 receives the change end command to make a final display (final stop display) of the combination of the final stop symbols in the game round.

(Game state transition process)
Next, the gaming state transition processing in step S404 will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.

  In the game state transition process, first, in step S901, it is determined whether or not the opening / closing execution mode is in effect. If it is not in the opening / closing execution mode, the process proceeds to step S902, and it is determined whether or not it is the timing when the variation display of the pattern on the upper operation port display unit or the lower operation port display unit of one game is completed. If it is not the timing when the variable display is finished, the gaming state transition process is finished as it is.

  If the variable display has ended, more specifically, if the preset stop display period (interval period: fixed display period) has elapsed since the variable display ended, the process proceeds to step S903. It is determined whether or not the game result of the current game round (the result of the above-mentioned lottery determination result) corresponds to the transition to the opening / closing execution mode. Specifically, it is determined whether or not any of the 16R probability variation jackpot flag, 8R probability variation jackpot flag, 4R probability variation jackpot flag, 8R normal jackpot flag, 4R normal jackpot flag is stored in the various flag storage areas 435 of the RAM 404. To do. If none of the above flags is stored, the gaming state transition process is terminated as it is.

  If any of the above flags is stored, start processing of the opening / closing execution mode is executed in step S904. By the start process, the operation restriction of the variable winning device 82 by the lock device is released, and the opening / closing operation of the variable winning device 82 is permitted until the opening / closing execution mode is ended. Further, in the start process of step S904, an open / close execution mode start flag is set in various flag storage areas 435 of the RAM 404. As will be described in detail later, this starts the output of an external signal indicating that the hall computer HC has shifted to the opening / closing execution mode.

  In the subsequent step S905, any one of “4”, “8”, and “16” is set in the open number counter OC provided in the various counter areas 434 of the RAM 404. Specifically, when the 16R probability variation jackpot flag is stored in the various flag storage areas 435 of the RAM 404, “16” is set in the release number counter OC, and the 8R probability variation jackpot flag or the When the 8R normal jackpot flag is stored, “8” is set in the release number counter OC, and when the 4R probability variable jackpot flag or 4R normal jackpot flag is stored in the various flag storage areas 435 of the RAM 404, the number is released. Set "4" to the number counter OC. The number-of-opening counter OC functions as a means for grasping the number of times the variable winning device 82 has been opened. After executing the process of step S905, the process proceeds to step S506, and an opening command is set.

  The set opening command is transmitted to the notification / production control device 140 and the display control device 410 in step S401 in the normal process (FIG. 20). The notification / production control device 140 determines the content of the production corresponding to the opening / closing execution mode based on the received opening command, and controls various devices so that the content of the decided production is executed. The contents of the effect include a display mode in the symbol display device 253, and the determined display mode is output from the notification / effect control device 140 to the display control device 410 as a display content command. In the display control device 410, based on the opening command received from the main control device 162 and the display content command received from the notification / production control device 140, the display content corresponding to the current opening / closing execution mode, for example, the display content corresponding to the jackpot The display control of the symbol display device 253 is executed so that the moving image display of the character, etc., the background image, etc. are switched. After executing the process of step S906, the gaming state transition process ends.

  Returning to the description of step S901, if it is determined in step S901 that the open / close execution mode is in progress, the process proceeds to step S907. In step S907, it is determined whether or not the opening standby time has elapsed. If the opening standby time has not elapsed, the gaming state transition process is terminated. When the waiting time for the opening has elapsed, in step S908, a special winning opening opening / closing process is executed.

  In the big prize opening / closing process, it is first determined whether or not the big prize opening of the variable prize winning device 82 is open. Specifically, this determination is performed based on the driving state of the variable winning drive unit of the variable winning device 82. If the special winning opening is not open, it is determined whether or not the value of the open number counter OC is “0”. When the value of the number-of-opening counter OC is “0”, the main prize winning opening / closing process is finished as it is.

  When the value of the release number counter OC is not “0”, it is determined whether or not the value of the release timer counter TC is “0”. The opening timer counter TC is a counter that is referred to when grasping the opening period and closing period (interval period) of the special winning opening, and the value is “1” every time the timer interrupt process (FIG. 17) is executed. Subtracted one by one. When the value of the opening timer counter TC is not “0”, the big prize winning opening / closing process is terminated.

  When the value of the number-of-opening counter OC is not “0” and the value of the opening timer counter TC is “0”, the process for opening the big prize opening is executed. Specifically, the variable winning drive unit is set in a driving state so as to open the special winning opening. After that, a closing condition setting process (opening setting process) corresponding to the variable winning device 82 (large winning opening) is performed. Specifically, “15000” (corresponding to 30 sec) is set in the open timer counter TC, and “10” is set in the winning counter PC. After executing this setting process, an opening command is set to indicate that the variable winning device 82 (big winning opening) has been opened, and the big winning opening / closing process ends. The set release command is transmitted to the notification / production control device 140 in step S401 in the normal process (FIG. 20). The notification / production control device 140 determines the content of the production corresponding to the release based on the receipt of the release command, and controls various devices so that the content of the decided production is executed.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the big winning opening of the variable winning device 82 is open, it is determined whether or not the value of the open timer counter TC is “0”. When the value of the release timer counter TC is not “0”, it is determined based on a detection signal from the ball detection sensor 391c corresponding to the variable winning device 82 whether or not a game ball has won the big winning opening. If no winning has occurred, the main prize winning opening / closing process is terminated.

  If a winning has occurred, a winning command output process is executed. The winning command is output to the payout control device 242 and the notification / production control device 140. The payout control device 242 performs a process of paying out a predetermined number of game balls based on receiving the winning command. In the notification / production control device 140, when a winning command is issued during the opening / closing execution mode, a process for changing the effect during the opening / closing execution mode executed on the display screen 253a of the symbol display device 253, for example, to teach the winning. Do.

  After executing the command output process, after decrementing the value of the winning counter PC by 1, it is determined whether or not the value of the winning counter PC is “0”. The opening / closing process is terminated. If the value of the winning counter PC is “0”, or if it is determined that the value of the opening timer counter TC is “0”, it means that the big winning opening closing condition is established. In this case, the variable winning drive unit is set in a non-driven state so as to close the special winning opening.

Subsequently, update processing of the release number counter OC is executed. Specifically, when the value of the opening number counter OC is not “0”, the opening number counter OC is decremented by 1 and when the value of the opening number counter OC is “0”, the opening number counter OC is decremented. The value of “0” is maintained as “0”. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the value of the updated release number counter OC is “0”.
When it is determined that the value of the opening number counter OC is not “0”, the opening timer counter TC is set to “1000” (corresponding to 2.0 sec), the closing command is set, and then the main prize opening opening / closing process is performed. Exit. The set closing command is transmitted to the notification / production control device 140 in step S401 in the normal process (FIG. 20). When receiving the closing command, the notification / production control device 140 determines the content of the production corresponding to the closing command and controls various devices so that the content of the decided production is executed.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the value of the release counter is “0”, an ending start process is executed. In the start process, an ending waiting time for waiting without starting the next game round is set for the ending in the opening / closing execution mode. Specifically, ending waiting time information stored in advance in the ROM 403 is set in a waiting time counter area provided in various counter areas 434 of the RAM 404.

  Thereafter, after setting the ending command, the main prize winning opening / closing process is terminated. The set ending command is transmitted to the notification / production control device 140 in step S401 in the normal process (FIG. 20).

  Returning to the description of the gaming state transition process (FIG. 25), after the big prize opening / closing process is executed in step S908, it is determined in step S909 whether or not the value of the open number counter OC is “0”. In S910, it is determined whether the waiting time for ending has elapsed. If the value of the release number counter OC is not “0” or if the ending waiting time has not elapsed, the gaming state transition process is terminated. On the other hand, if the value of the opening number counter OC is “0” and the ending waiting time has elapsed, a transition process at the end of the opening / closing execution mode is executed in step S911.

  In the transition process at the end of the opening / closing execution mode, first, it is determined whether or not the jackpot result triggered by the current opening / closing execution mode is any of 16R probability variation jackpot result, 8R probability variation jackpot result, and 4R probability variation jackpot result. . Specifically, it is determined whether or not the 16R probability variation jackpot flag, 8R probability variation jackpot flag, and 4R probability variation jackpot flag are stored in the various flag storage areas 435 of the RAM 404.

  If the jackpot result that triggered the current opening / closing execution mode is the 16R probability variation jackpot result, the 8R probability variation jackpot result, or the 4R probability variation jackpot result, the flag relating to the transition of the gaming state is deleted. After executing the erasure process, a game state setting process is executed. Specifically, first, a high probability mode flag is set in various flag storage areas 435 of the RAM 404. Based on the high-probability mode flag set in this way, the success / failure lottery in the subsequent game times is referred to the success / failure table for the high-probability mode.

  Thereafter, the high frequency support mode flag is set in various flag storage areas 435 of the RAM 404. Based on the high-frequency support mode flag set in this way, in the subsequent electronic support processing, the success / failure table for the high-frequency support mode is referred to in the support lottery, and the pattern change display time at the time of the support lottery It is shortened (more specifically, it is set to 2.0 sec), and further, the period in which it is opened by one opening is extended (more specifically, it is set to 5.0 sec).

  On the other hand, when the jackpot result triggered by the current opening / closing execution mode is the 8R normal jackpot result or the 4R normal jackpot result, that is, the 8R normal jackpot flag or the 4R normal jackpot flag is stored in the various flag storage areas 435 of the RAM 404. If there is, the flag relating to the game state transition is deleted. After executing the erasure process, a game state setting process is executed. Specifically, first, the high frequency support mode flag is set in various flag storage areas 435 of the RAM 404. Based on the high-frequency support mode flag set in this way, in the subsequent electronic support processing, the success / failure table for the high-frequency support mode is referred to in the support lottery, and the pattern change display time at the time of the support lottery It is shortened (more specifically, it is set to 2.0 sec), and further, the period in which it is opened by one opening is extended (more specifically, it is set to 5.0 sec).

  Unlike the case of the probabilistic jackpot result described above, an upper limit is set for the number of times of support in the high-frequency support mode that shifts after the normal jackpot result. Specifically, “100” is set in the game number counter stored in the various counter areas 434 of the RAM 404. As a result, the high frequency support mode is maintained until the game times are performed 100 times after the opening / closing execution mode ends, and the high frequency support mode is shifted to the low frequency support mode when “100” is reached. .

  After the game state setting process is performed, an opening / closing execution mode end flag is set in various flag storage areas 435 of the RAM 404 in step S912, and the transition process at the end of the opening / closing execution mode ends. Although details will be described later, the output of the external signal corresponding to the jackpot is stopped by executing the process of step S512.

(Regarding the electrical configuration relating to the notification / production control device 140 and the display control device 410)
Next, with reference to the block diagram of FIG. 26, supplementary explanation will be given on the electrical configuration of the notification / production control device 140 and the display control device 410.

  An MPU 442 is mounted on the notification / production control board 441 provided in the notification / production control device 140. The MPU 442 includes a ROM 443 storing various control programs executed by the MPU 442 and fixed value data, and a memory for temporarily storing various data when the control program stored in the ROM 443 is executed. A certain RAM 444 and various circuits such as an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, and a data input / output circuit are incorporated. Note that it is not essential that the ROM 443 and the RAM 444 are made into one chip with respect to the MPU 442, and each may be made into a chip individually. The same applies to MPUs of other control devices.

  The MPU 442 is provided with an input port and an output port. The main control device 162 is connected to the input side of the MPU 442, and receives the game turn control commands (game turn control information) such as the change start command, the type command, and the change end command described above from the main control device 162. . Also, a hold display control command (hold display control information) such as a shift command or a hold command, and an open / close execution mode command (open / close execution mode information) such as an opening command or an ending command are received.

  As described above, the display lamp units 26 to 28, the speaker unit 29, and the display control device 410 provided on the front door frame 14 are connected to the output side of the MPU 442. Some of the various commands input from the main control device 162 to the notification / production control device 140 are transmitted to the display control device 410 while maintaining the information form as it is.

  The display controller 410 includes a display control board 471 on which an MPU 472, which is an element in which a program ROM 473 and a work RAM 474 are combined into a chip, a video display processor (VDP) 475, a character ROM 476, and a video RAM 477 are mounted. It has. Note that it is not essential that the program ROM 473 and the work RAM 474 are made into one chip with respect to the MPU 472, but each may be made into a chip individually.

  The MPU 472 of the display control device 410 analyzes various commands received from the main control device 162 via the notification / production control device 140 or performs predetermined arithmetic processing based on the received various commands to control the VDP 475 (specifically Execute internal command generation for VDP475. More specifically, the MPU 472 executes a process for specifying a variable display pattern of each game time in the symbol display device 253 based on a command transmitted from the notification / production control device 140 and a process related to a hold notice described later. And the drawing process for the VDP 475 is executed corresponding to the processing result. As a result, various images are displayed on the display screen 253a of the symbol display device 253.

  The program ROM 473 is a memory for storing various control programs executed by the MPU 472 and fixed value data, and JPEG format image data for a background image is also stored and held. The work RAM 474 is a memory for temporarily storing work data, flags, and the like used when various programs are executed by the MPU 472. These work data, flags and the like are stored in each area of the work RAM 474.

  The VDP 475 is a kind of drawing circuit that directly operates an image processing device as a liquid crystal display unit driver incorporated in the symbol display device 253. Since the VDP 475 is an IC chip, it is also referred to as a “drawing chip”, and the substance of the VDP 475 should be said to be a microcomputer chip with a dedicated firmware for drawing processing. The VDP 475 adjusts the timings of the MPU 472, the video RAM 477, and the like to intervene in reading and writing data, and reads the image data to be stored in the video RAM 477 from the character ROM 476 at a predetermined timing and displays it on the symbol display device 253.

  The character ROM 476 plays a role as an image data library for storing character data such as symbols displayed on the symbol display device 253. The character ROM 476 holds bitmap format image data of various display patterns, a color palette table to be referred to when determining the expression color at each dot of the bitmap image, and the like.

  It is also possible to provide a plurality of character ROMs 476 and store the image data and the like in a shared manner with each character ROM 476. Further, it is also possible to store the JPEG image data for the background image stored in the program ROM 473 in the character ROM 476.

  The video RAM 477 is a memory for storing display data to be displayed on the symbol display device 253, and the display content of the symbol display device 253 is changed by rewriting the contents of the video RAM 477.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the outline of the variation display mode of the symbols on the display screen 253a is specified by the notification / production control device 140 with reference to the command from the main control device 162, and based on the specification result. The details of the variable display mode are determined by the display control device 410. Specifically, in the MPU 442 of the notification / production control device 140, a variable display control process is executed as part of a periodic process activated at a predetermined cycle (for example, 2 msec). An outline of the aspect is specified. Here, the variable display control process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

(Variable display control processing)
In the variable display control process, first, in step S1001, it is determined whether or not the game is being played, that is, whether or not the symbol display or display for one game is being executed on the symbol display device 253. If it is determined that the game is not being played, the process proceeds to step S1002, and it is determined whether or not a variation start command transmitted from the main controller 162 has been received.

  If a negative determination is made in step S1002, the present variation display control process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S1002, the fluctuation display control process is terminated after a fluctuation start process described later is executed in step S1003.

  Returning to the description of step S1001, if an affirmative determination is made in step S1001, that is, if it is determined that the game is being played, the process proceeds to step S1004. In step S1004, it is determined whether or not the change end command transmitted from main controller 162 has been received. If a negative determination is made in step S1004, the fluctuation display control process is terminated after executing the changing process in step S1005. The changing process is a process of executing various effects and changing the determined effects in the game times started by the change start process.

  When an affirmative determination is made in step S1004, the process proceeds to step S1006, and after the process for ending variation is executed in step S1006, the process for controlling variation display is terminated. In the variation end processing, the symbol variation display and the effect being executed are terminated (determined and stopped) so as to correspond to the hold information related to the game times. In this process, the speaker unit 29 and the lamp unit 26 are driven and controlled to produce an effect corresponding to the fixed stop. Then, after the confirmation command is output to the display control device 410, the variation ending process is ended. The MPU 472 of the display control device 410 controls the symbol display device 253 to confirm and stop the symbol based on the received confirmation command.

(Variation start processing)
Here, with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 28, the variation start processing in step S1003 will be supplementarily described. The variation start process is a process for starting an effect for game rotation based on the reception of the variation start command transmitted from the main controller 162. In the change start process, a reach display, a hold notice effect, which will be described later, and the like are set as effects for game times. Here, the process related to the setting of reach display will be described, and the process related to the setting of the hold notice effect will be described later.

  In the variation start process, first, the variation start command received this time is read out in step S1101, and information on the presence / absence of reach and variation display time information are specified from the command. As described above, when a change start command is transmitted from main controller 162, a type command is also transmitted. In step S1101, the type command received together with the variation start command received this time is read, and game result information such as information on the probability variation jackpot result, information on the normal jackpot result, or information on the miss result is specified from the command. In step S1101, from the above identified information, information on whether or not the jackpot is won, information on the type of jackpot if the jackpot is won, information on whether or not reach occurs if the jackpot is not won, and the variable display time Is stored in the register of the MPU 442.

  In subsequent step S1102, based on the information grasped in step S1101, it is determined whether or not the game result of the game time started this time is a game result corresponding to the jackpot result. If it is a jackpot result, that is, if it is a probabilistic jackpot result or a normal jackpot result, in the subsequent step S1103, a jackpot effect setting process is executed.

  In the jackpot effect setting process, the stop result of the jackpot symbol is determined (stop result determination process is performed). In the stop result determination process, when it is a probabilistic jackpot result, the stop result in which the combination of the same specific symbols (main symbols with odd numbers) is established on one active line L1 to L5, Determined as a stop result. In the case of a normal jackpot result, a stop result in which a combination of the same non-specific symbols (main symbols with an even number) is established on one active line L1 to L5 is used as a stop result of this game. decide.

  The types of main symbols and the effective lines L1 to L5 that are stopped and displayed when the jackpot result is obtained are randomly determined by lottery or the like. The final stop line table stored in the various table areas of the ROM 443 stores the valid lines L1 to L5 and address information, and the final stop line determined by the above processing is the final stop line provided in the RAM 444. It is stored as address information in the line address storage area. At this time, a process for storing the determined stop result information in the stop result address storage area is executed. In the following description, the address information of the stop result determined by the various stop result determination processes is stored in the stop result address storage area of the RAM 444.

  Also, in the jackpot effect setting process, the variable display mode of the jackpot symbol is determined (variable display mode determination process (effect pattern determination process) is performed). As already explained, when a jackpot result is obtained, the result is notified through a reach display. In the variable display mode determination process for reach display, the variable display pattern table for reach display stored in the various table areas of the ROM 443 is acquired, and the variable display time of the variable start command received this time and the game in the type command An effect pattern of normal reach display or super reach display corresponding to the result is determined. Further, a process for storing the address information of the determined variation display mode in the pattern address storage area of the RAM 444 is executed. It should be noted that also in the variable display mode determination process described below, the corresponding variable display pattern table is acquired from the variable display pattern table storage area of the ROM 443, and the effect pattern corresponding to the variable display time and the game result is determined. Then, the address information of the effect pattern determined by the effect pattern determination process is stored in the pattern address storage area of the RAM 444.

  If it is determined in step S1102 that the result is not a jackpot result, the process proceeds to step S1104. In step S1104, it is determined whether or not a reach occurs in the current game round. If a reach occurs, the process proceeds to step S1105, where an effect setting process for generating a reach is executed. In the production setting process for generating reach, the outline of the production and the combination of symbols to be finally stopped are determined. About the former, since it is the same as that of the process of said step S1103, description is used. Since this process corresponds to a missed reach, a stop symbol is determined so as not to have a symbol combination corresponding to the jackpot result. That is, the stop result in which the combination of the reach and reach symbols is established on one of the effective lines L1 to L5 is determined as the current stop result. In this case, the types of combinations of outreach symbols and the effective lines L1 to L5 are randomly determined by lottery or the like. In this determination, the same symbol combination is not formed on any of the effective lines L1 to L5, and the symbol in the middle symbol row Z2 that is the same as the symbol forming the reach line is set to the reach line. The stop result on the effective line is determined so that the final stop is made at the stop position shifted before or after. Thereafter, a process of storing information on the determined stop result in the stop result address storage area is executed.

  If it is determined in step S1104 that no reach has occurred, the process proceeds to step S1106. In step S1106, the outline of the effect for complete removal and the combination of symbols to be finally stopped are determined. Since this processing corresponds to complete losing, the stop symbol is determined such that the symbol combination corresponding to the jackpot result is not formed.

  After executing any of the processes of step S1103, step S1105, and step S1106, the process proceeds to step S1107. In step S1107, a process including outputting the stop result determined in step S1103, step S1105, and step S1106 and the command including information on the effect pattern to the display control device 410 as a stop result command and a pattern command is executed. Based on the received stop result command and pattern command, the MPU 472 of the display control device 410 performs display control of the symbol display device 253 to execute an effect in the current game round.

  After the process of step S1107 is executed, in the subsequent step S1108, a process for starting an effect for game times is executed, and then the process for starting variation is terminated. Specifically, the drive control of the speaker unit 29 and the lamp unit 26 is started based on the effect pattern determined in step S1103, step S1105, and step S1106, and an effect for game times is started.

  Here, a supplementary description will be given of the variation display mode of symbols displayed on the symbol display device 253 (display screen 253a) based on FIG. FIG. 29A is a schematic diagram showing the types of variation display modes, and FIG. 29B is a schematic diagram showing an overview of each variation display mode.

(Variation display mode)
As shown in FIG. 29 (a), the symbol variation display mode executed on the display screen 253a is largely divided into five, that is, complete detachment, normal reach A, normal reach B, super reach A, super reach B, and super reach C. Separated. About each of these variable display modes, the variable display time is set to be different, and the outline of the variable display mode for each game time is grasped based on the information related to the variable display time given to the command from the main controller 162. It is possible.

  Specifically, “3 sec to 8 sec” is set for the fluctuation display time that is completely out of place (a difference is set according to the number of holds), “10 sec” is set for the fluctuation display time for normal reach A, and the fluctuation display time for normal reach B Is about 15 seconds longer than the fluctuation display time of normal reach A, the fluctuation display time of super reach A is "16 sec" longer than the fluctuation display time of normal reach A and B, and the fluctuation display time of super reach B is super reach. “17 sec”, which is longer than the fluctuation display time of A, and “18 sec”, which is longer than the fluctuation display times of the other super reach A and B, for the fluctuation display time of the super reach C. For example, when the information regarding the variable display time given to the command from the main control device 162 is “15 sec”, the notification / production control device 140 knows that the normal reach B should be executed. .

  In the game times corresponding to the jackpot result, it is easy to select Super Reach C> Super Reach B> Super Reach A> Normal Reach B> Normal Reach A. It is configured to be easily selected in the order of disengagement> normal reach A> normal reach B> super reach A> super reach B> super reach C. In other words, the winning expectation degree for jackpot is set higher as the variable display time becomes longer.

  Here, the fluctuation display mode of the normal reach A and B will be described with reference to FIG. When the normal reach A or B is selected, first, the variable display (scroll display) of all the symbol sequences that are stopped is started, and then the symbol variable display is terminated in the upper symbol column Z1 (stop) In addition, in the lower symbol row Z3, the symbol variation display is terminated (stopped display). In the state where the upper and lower symbol rows Z1 and Z3 are stopped and displayed in this way, the main symbols having the same numbers attached to any of the effective lines L1 to L5 (see FIG. 13A) are stopped and displayed. A reach line is formed. Then, reach display (reach change display) is performed by performing change display of the middle symbol row Z2 under the situation where the reach line is formed. After reaching the reach display, the variable display is terminated by stopping and displaying the middle symbol row Z2. Then, the fact that the symbol that is the same as the symbol that constitutes the reach display stops on the reach line is informed that the jackpot has been won, and the other symbols on the reach line stop to win the jackpot It will be notified that it is not. In this way, the combination of symbols that are finally stopped and displayed is maintained as they are for a predetermined period. In other words, the current game time continues until the stop display period elapses, and the transition to the next game time is permitted after the stop display period elapses.

  In the present embodiment, the difference in the fluctuation display time between the normal reach A and the normal reach B is ensured by setting the difference in the fluctuation display time of the middle symbol row Z2 after the reach line is formed. The method of setting the difference is arbitrary. For example, by setting a difference in the time from when the variable display is started to when the reach line is formed, the difference in the variable display time can be secured.

  Next, the variation display mode of super reach A, B, C will be described based on the above-described variation display mode of normal reach A, B. As shown in FIGS. 29 (b2) to 29 (b4), the super reach A, B, and C form the above-described reach line through the same process as the normal reach A and B. And after forming a reach line, it is the structure which performs a reach effect by displaying a predetermined character as a moving image together with the fluctuation display of the middle symbol row Z2. Specifically, after a reach line is formed in Super Reach A, a character imitating a fairy is displayed at the center of the variable display area of the middle symbol row Z2 (the center of the variable display area ME). After the reach line is formed, a character imitating a boy is displayed at the center of the variable display area of the middle symbol row Z2 (the center of the variable display area ME). In Super Reach C, the reach line is formed, A character imitating a girl is displayed at the center of the variable display area of the middle symbol row Z2 (the center of the variable display area ME).

  Next, a description will be given of a game information display device that displays game information related to the pachinko machine 10 provided in the aforementioned pachinko machine 10 in an island facility such as a game hall. In the game hall, a game system is constructed by the pachinko machine 10, the hall computer HC, and the game information display device. In the pachinko machine 10, the number of games executed and the number of jackpots are different for each pachinko machine 10. Therefore, in the gaming system according to the present embodiment, the gaming information display device 500 described above is arranged on each island machine such as a gaming hall so that each pachinko machine 10 has a one-to-one correspondence, and the associated pachinko machine is provided. 10 (hereinafter also referred to as a corresponding gaming machine) is configured to individually display the game information on each game information display device 500. Specifically, as shown in the schematic diagram of FIG. 30, game information display devices 500 are respectively arranged above the pachinko machines 10 arranged side by side, and the pachinko machines 10 arranged vertically. The game information display device 500 is paired.

  As described above, the hall computer HC is interposed between the pachinko machine 10 and the game information display device 500, and an external signal output from the corresponding game machine passes through the hall computer HC. 500 is input. The game information display device 500 displays information related to the state of the game machine, the game situation, and the like based on these external signals. The game information display device 500 includes a display unit 510 as a display unit for displaying game information and a holder as a holding unit for the display unit 510, and this holder is fixed to the island facility of the game hall. Thus, the game information display device 500 is integrated with the island facility.

  The display unit 510 includes a liquid crystal display 511 having a display screen, a control unit that is provided so as to overlap behind the liquid crystal display 511, and a case body that houses the liquid crystal display 511 and the control unit. And the various configurations are combined.

  An opening that penetrates the inside and outside of the case body is formed in the front portion of the case body that faces the display screen 511a, and the display screen 511a can be visually recognized through this opening. In the front part of the case body, the part that is arranged side by side with the opening includes a call button 518 that is operated when calling a player of the game hall as an operation means operated by the player, and display contents and display mode on the display screen 511a. A switching button 519 for switching between them is arranged vertically. The call button 518 and the switching button 519 are electrically connected to the control unit of the display unit 510, and a signal from each button 518, 519 is input to the control unit. The signal from the call button 518 is also transmitted to the hall computer HC through the control unit.

  Next, with reference to the block diagram of FIG. 31 (a), the electrical configuration of the gaming system constructed by the pachinko machine 10, the hall computer HC, and the gaming information display device will be supplementarily described.

  As already described, the external output terminal plate 213 of the pachinko machine 10 is provided with a plurality of (for example, 10) external output terminals 213a to 213j, and the wiring WH1 connected to each of the external output terminals 213a to 213j is provided. It is connected to a hall computer HC provided in the game hall. The hall computer HC is connected to the control unit 570 of the game information display device 500 via the wiring WH2, and an external signal from the pachinko machine 10 is input to the control unit 570 via the hall computer HC. Has been.

  For example, at the first external output terminal 213a (first terminal 213a), the opening / closing execution mode has been started corresponding to the jackpot result (the picture corresponding to the jackpot result has been stopped) and the jackpot result has been responded When the open / close execution mode is completed, the binary signal is switched. Specifically, the potential of the first terminal 213a is switched from the LOW level to the HI level when the opening / closing execution mode starts, and the potential of the first terminal 213a is switched from the HI level to LOW level when the opening / closing execution mode ends. . The control unit 570 of the hall computer HC and the game information display device 500 grasps that the jackpot result is based on the external signal.

  In addition, at the second external output terminal 213b (second terminal 213b), the binary signal is switched in response to the start of the high frequency support mode and the end of the high frequency support mode. Specifically, the potential of the second terminal 213b switches from the LOW level to the HI level when the high frequency support mode starts, and the potential of the second terminal 213b changes from the HI level to the LOW level when the high frequency support mode ends. Switch to The control unit 570 of the hall computer HC and the game information display device 500 grasps that the high frequency support mode is set based on the external signal.

  In addition to the wiring WH2, the call button 518 and the switch button 519 are connected to the input side of the input / output port in the control unit 570, and a signal from the call button 518 or the switch button 519 is input. ing. When the control unit 570 detects that the call button 518 is operated, the display content of the display screen 511a is changed to that corresponding to the call of the staff. In addition, light emitters (not shown) are incorporated in the holder 530 and the case body 515, but the light emission modes of these light emitters are changed to those corresponding to the calling of the staff.

  A liquid crystal display 511 is connected to the output side of the input / output port in the control unit 570, and display control of the liquid crystal display 511 is performed by the control unit 570. In the present embodiment, a plurality of display modes on the liquid crystal display 511 (display screen 511a) are set. The display mode may be switched when triggered by an operation of the switch button 519 or when triggered by an external signal from the pachinko machine 10. Here, with reference to the group of FIG. 31 (b), switching of display modes based on external signals from the pachinko machine 10 (specifically, signals from the first terminal 213a and the second terminal 213b) will be described. FIG. 31B is a schematic diagram of the game information display device 500 when the display screen 511a is viewed from the front.

  The gaming state of the pachinko machine 10 is broadly divided into a first gaming state (specifically, a normal gaming state corresponding to the low probability mode and the low frequency support mode) and a second gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the first gaming state ( Specifically, a high-probability mode and a high-frequency support mode compatible normal game state and open / close execution mode) are provided. Here, during the first gaming state, as shown in FIG. 31 (b1), the display screen 511a is a graph showing a change in the balance as the game progresses, information on the number of jackpots, the number of first wins, and the number of games (starts) Is displayed. On the other hand, during the second game state, as shown in FIG. 31 (b2), the number of continuations of jackpot, the number of games (start count), and the total number of game balls (outcomes) acquired during the jackpot are displayed. That is, during the second gaming state advantageous to the player, a display corresponding to the so-called consecutive resort is made. In the following description, the display mode shown in FIG. 31 (b1) is referred to as a normal display mode, and the display mode shown in FIG. 31 (b2) is referred to as a continuous display mode.

  The information displayed on the game information display device 500 and the display mode are determined mainly based on information from the main control device 162 of the pachinko machine 10. In the following, a supplementary description will be given of the external signal output process (S401) executed as part of the normal process in the MPU 402 of the main controller 162. The external signal output to the hall computer HC includes the HI level signal (hereinafter referred to as the external signal A) output from the first terminal 213a when the switching to the opening / closing execution mode is triggered, and the transition to the high frequency support mode. An HI level signal (hereinafter referred to as an external signal B) output from the second terminal 213b is included as an opportunity, and the external signal setting process includes an external signal A setting process (external signal A setting process) and an external signal. A setting process for signal B (external signal B setting process) is included.

(External signal A setting process)
As shown in the flowchart of FIG. 32, in the external signal A setting process, it is first determined in step S1201 whether or not the external signal A is being output. If a negative determination is made in step S1201, the process proceeds to step S1202. In step S1202, it is determined whether it is the start timing of the opening / closing execution mode. Specifically, it is determined whether an opening / closing execution mode start flag is stored in various flag storage areas 435 of the RAM 404. If a negative determination is made in step S1202, the setting process is terminated as it is. If an affirmative determination is made in step S1202, output setting processing of the external signal A is executed in step S1203, and then this setting processing is terminated. In the output start processing of the external signal A, the signal from the first terminal 213a is switched from the LOW level to the HI level, and the opening / closing execution mode start flag stored in the various flag storage areas 435 is erased.

  Returning to the description of step S1201, if an affirmative determination is made in step S1201, the process proceeds to step S1204. In step S1204, it is determined whether it is the end timing of the opening / closing execution mode. Specifically, it is determined whether an open / close execution mode end flag is stored in various flag storage areas 435 of the RAM 404. If a negative determination is made in step S1204, the present setting process is terminated as it is. If an affirmative determination is made in step S1204, an output stop process for the external signal A is executed in step S1205, and then this setting process is terminated. In the output stop process of the external signal A, the signal from the first terminal 213a is switched from the HI level to the LOW level, and the opening / closing execution mode end flag stored in the various flag storage areas 435 is deleted.

(External signal B setting process)
Next, the external signal B setting process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In the external signal B setting process, first, in step S1301, it is determined whether or not the external signal B is being output. If a negative determination is made in step S1301, the process proceeds to step S1302. In step S1302, it is determined whether it is the start timing of the high frequency support mode. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the high frequency support mode start flag is stored in various flag storage areas 435 of the RAM 404. The high frequency support mode start flag is a flag stored together with the opening / closing execution mode end flag when the opening / closing execution mode end flag is stored.

  If a negative determination is made in step S1302, the setting process is terminated as it is. If an affirmative determination is made in step S1302, processing proceeds to step S1303. In step S1303, an external signal B output start process is executed. In the process of starting the output of the external signal B, the signal from the second terminal 213b is switched from the LOW level to the HI level, and the high frequency support mode start flag stored in the various flag storage areas 435 of the RAM 404 is deleted.

  Returning to the description of step S1301, if an affirmative determination is made in step S1301, that is, if the external signal B is being output, the process proceeds to step S1304. In step S1304, it is determined whether the output of the external signal B is extended. Specifically, it is determined whether or not an output period extension flag is stored in various flag storage areas 435 of the RAM 404.

  If a negative determination is made in step S1304, the process proceeds to step S1305. In step S1305, it is determined whether or not the currently executed high-frequency support mode is a high-frequency support mode with a limited number of times. Specifically, the determination is performed with reference to the above-mentioned game number counter provided in the various counter areas 434 of the RAM 404. If a negative determination is made in step S1305, the process proceeds to step S1306. In step S1306, it is determined whether or not it is a transition timing to the low frequency support mode. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the high frequency support mode end flag is stored in various flag storage areas 435 of the RAM 404. The high frequency support mode end flag is a flag stored in the various flag storage areas 435 of the RAM 404 when the start timing of the opening / closing execution mode or the number of game times executed during the high frequency support mode reaches the above end reference number. . If a negative determination is made in step S1306, the present setting process is terminated as it is.

  If a positive determination is made in step S1306, the process proceeds to step S1307. In step S1307, output stop processing of the external signal B is executed. In the output stop process of the external signal B, the signal from the second terminal 213b is switched from the HI level to the LOW level, and the high frequency support mode end flag stored in the various flag storage areas 435 of the RAM 404 is deleted.

  Returning to the description of step S1305, if an affirmative determination is made in step S1305, that is, if it is determined that the current high-frequency support mode is a high-frequency support mode with a limited number of times, the process proceeds to step S1308. In step S1308, it is determined whether or not it is a transition timing to the low frequency support mode triggered by the transition to the opening / closing execution mode. If an affirmative determination is made in step S1308, the output stop process in step S1307 is executed, and then this setting process is terminated.

  If a negative determination is made in step S1308, the process proceeds to step S1309. In step S1309, it is determined whether or not it is a transition timing to the low-frequency support mode triggered by consumption of the specified number of times (reach the end reference number of times). If a negative determination is made in step S1309, the setting process is terminated as it is. If a positive determination is made in step S1308, the process proceeds to step S1310. In step S1310, it is determined whether or not the hold information related to the lower operation port 83b includes information corresponding to the hit result.

  Here, in the present embodiment, an effect (notice effect) relating to the hold notice suggesting the content of the hold information stored in the hold ball storage area 432 of the RAM 404 is started as a game time related to the hold information. It is configured to be executed with a predetermined probability before. An effect corresponding to the hold information that has not yet been selected for the lottery is executed at a timing prior to the game times related to the hold information, so that it corresponds to the game times that are currently in progress for the player. In addition to games that check the lottery result of the hold information, a game that confirms or predicts the result when the hold information that becomes the lottery target later becomes the lottery target according to the content of the above-mentioned production is added, Diversification will be achieved. Thereby, the attention degree to a game can be raised.

  In MPU 402 of main controller 162, in order to enable such a notice effect, it is specified whether or not the jackpot result is supported before the game times related to the stored hold information are started. The determination in step S1310 is made using this specific result. In the following, referring to the flowcharts of FIGS. 34 to 35, various processes for the notice effect executed by the MPU 402 of the main control device 162, specifically, the notice executed as part of the information acquisition process (see FIG. 19). A supplementary description will be given of the confirmation process for production and the hold command setting process.

(Confirmation process for hold notice)
As shown in FIG. 34, in the confirmation process for the hold notice, in step S1401, the operation hold storage number N and the common hold number CRN stored in the hold number storage area FE of the hold ball storage area 232 are read out, and this is required. Information on the number of reservations is stored in the register of the MPU 402. Thereafter, in steps S1402 to S1406, it is confirmed whether or not the winning information is included in the hold information acquired by the current winning. Specifically, first, in step S1402, the information for jackpot determination out of the hold information acquired in step S304 based on the current winnings to the operation ports 83a and 83b, that is, the value of the acquired hit random number counter C1. To grasp.

  In a succeeding step S1303, it is determined whether or not the low probability mode is set. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the current lottery mode is the low probability mode by determining whether or not the high probability mode flag is stored in the various flag storage areas 435 of the RAM 404. If the mode is the low probability mode, the process proceeds to step S1404, and the jackpot determination information (value of the hit random number counter C1) grasped in step S1402 with reference to the success / failure table for the low probability mode (FIG. 15A). Is included in the information group corresponding to the jackpot winning. In the case of the high probability mode, the process proceeds to step S1405, and the jackpot determination information (hit random number counter C1) grasped in step S302 with reference to the high probability mode success / failure table (FIG. 15B). Is included in the information set as the jackpot winning.

  After step S1404 or step S1405, the process proceeds to step S1406, and it is determined whether or not the jackpot determination information (value of the hit random number counter C1) grasped in step S1402 corresponds to the jackpot winning. If it corresponds to the jackpot winning, the jackpot information is stored in the register of the MPU 402 in step S1407, and the confirmation process for the reservation notice is ended as it is.

  In the process of step S1407, the information for determining the jackpot type out of the hold information acquired in step S304 based on the current winning, that is, the value of the acquired hit type counter C2 is grasped, and the distribution table is referred to. The jackpot type is determined. The information stored in the register of the MPU 402 in step S1407 includes information related to the jackpot type.

  On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S1406, the process proceeds to step S1408. In step S1408, outreach reach determination information out of the hold information acquired in step S304 based on the current winnings to the operation ports 83a and 83b, that is, the value of the acquired reach random number counter C3 is grasped.

  In the subsequent step S1409, the reach determination table (reach determination information group) stored in the reach determination table storage area (reach determination information group storage means) of the ROM 403 is referred to, and the reach grasped in step S1408 is determined. It is specified whether the information for determination (the value of the reach random number counter C3) is included in the information set as the reach winning.

  After executing the process of step S1409, the process proceeds to step S1410, and it is determined whether or not the reach determination information (value of the reach random number counter C3) grasped in step S1408 corresponds to the occurrence of reach. If it corresponds to the occurrence of reach, in step S1411, the reach occurrence information is stored in the register of the MPU 402, and then this confirmation process is terminated. On the other hand, if it does not correspond to the occurrence of reach, this confirmation process is terminated as it is.

(Hold command setting process)
Next, the hold command setting process will be described with reference to FIG. In the setting process of the hold command, first, in step S1501, it is determined whether or not jackpot information is stored in the register of the MPU 402. It is determined whether or not the information is identified as corresponding to the jackpot winning. If jackpot information is stored, the process advances to step S1502 to set a jackpot handling pending command. Note that the setting of the command and various commands described later are performed by storing command information in a command setting area provided in the RAM 404. The big hit correspondence pending command includes information related to the big hit type.

  On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S1501, that is, if it is determined that jackpot information is not stored in the register of the MPU 402, the process proceeds to step S1503, and whether or not reach occurrence information is stored in the register of the MPU 402. It is determined whether or not the information for reach determination is identified as corresponding to the occurrence of reach in the immediately preceding confirmation process for holding notice (FIG. 34). If the reach occurrence information is stored, a release reach hold command is set in step S1404. If the reach occurrence information is not stored, a complete release support hold command is set in step S1505.

  When the hold command is set in steps S1502, S1504, and S1505, the change display time is determined with reference to the value of the change type counter CS and the information related to the change display time is stored in the hold command. . In determining the variable display time, the variable display time table is referred to in the same manner as the variable display time setting process shown in step S708. The hold command set in this way is transmitted to the notification / production control device 140, and the notification / production control device 140 can grasp the variation display mode of the symbol based on the hold command. Note that, as described above, in the case of complete detachment, the variable display time can be changed according to the number of the hold information stored when starting the game times related to the hold information. Therefore, when setting a completely out of correspondence hold command, a temporary setting of the variable display time is performed.

  After executing the command setting process of any one of step S1502, step S1504, and step S1505, in step S1506, a process of setting the number of hold information for the hold command is executed. Specifically, as the processing, the hold command information set as described above is configured as information of a plurality of bytes, and information indicating that the command is a hold command or a hold command for some of the bits. Are included, and information on the number of holds can be set.

  In step S1506, the information on the number of holdings stored in the register of the MPU 402 in step S1401 in the confirmation processing for the previous holding notice (FIG. 34) is first read, and then the number of holdings in the already set holding command is read. The read information on the reserved number is stored in the information bits by an arithmetic process such as logical sum. Thereby, with respect to the hold command set in any of the processing of step S1502, step S1504, and step S1505, information for specifying the number of hold information corresponding to the hold command Will be included. After executing the processing in step S1506 described in detail above, the pending command setting processing is terminated.

  The hold command including the hold number information in step S1506 is transmitted to the notification / production control device 140 by the external output process in step S401 in the next normal process (FIG. 20). The notification / production control device 140 specifies that the hold information has increased by receiving the hold command. In addition, the notification / production control device 140 adds information for holding notice, which will be described later, to the holding command and transmits it to the display control device 410. The display control device 410 executes a hold display, hold notice processing, and the like based on the received hold command.

  In addition, the setting method of the hold command is based on the hold command in the notification / production control device 140, whether or not a big win is won, if the big win is a big hit type at that time, if there is no big win, whether or not reach occurs, In other words, it is optional as long as it can specify the variation display mode of the symbol. For example, a combination of a jackpot corresponding pending command, a miss reach pending command, and a completely miss pending command is individually set in correspondence with the number of each pending, and in the pending command setting process, a confirmation process for pending notice ( It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which one pending command is selected according to the confirmation result in FIG.

  Returning to the description of the external signal B setting process in FIG. 33, when an affirmative determination is made in step S1307, that is, when it is determined that the hold information related to the lower operation port 83b includes the one corresponding to the jackpot result, The process proceeds to step S1311. In step S1311, an external signal B output extension process is executed. Specifically, an output period extension flag is stored in various flag storage areas 435 of the RAM 404. As a result, the output of the external signal B is extended until the extension cancellation condition is satisfied.

  Returning to the description of the external signal B setting process in FIG. 33, if an affirmative determination is made in step S1304, that is, if an output period extension flag is stored in the various flag storage area 435 of the RAM 404, the process proceeds to step S1312. In step S1312, it is determined whether an extension cancellation condition is satisfied. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the game time corresponding to the jackpot result has ended and the timing for starting the opening / closing execution mode has come. If a negative determination is made in step S1312, this setting process is terminated as it is. If an affirmative determination is made in step S1312, the operation proceeds to step S1313.

  In step S1313, extension cancellation processing is executed. That is, the extension flags stored in the various flag storage areas 435 of the RAM 404 are erased, and the signal at the second terminal 213b is switched from the HI level to the LOW level. As a result, the output of the extended external signal B ends.

  The control unit 570 of the game information display device 500 refers to the external signal A and the external signal B input from the pachinko machine 10 via the hall computer HC, and displays the display mode (normal display mode / continuous display mode). Are switched and the display content is updated. In the following, with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 36, a display process (continuous number display process) for displaying the number of consecutive big hits (so-called consecutive times) in the control unit 570 of the game information display device 500 will be described. . The continuous number display process is a process executed as part of the regular process by the control unit 570 of the game information display device 500.

(Continuous number display processing)
In the continuous number display process, first, in step S1601, it is determined whether or not the continuous display mode is in effect. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the continuous display mode flag is stored in the RAM of the control unit 570. If a negative determination is made in step S1601, the process proceeds to step S1602.

  In step S1602, it is determined whether it is the timing when the external signal A is received from the pachinko machine 10. If a negative determination is made in step S1602, the continuous number of times display processing is terminated as it is. If an affirmative determination is made in step S1602, the continuous display mode setting process is executed in step S1603, and then the continuous number display process is terminated. In the setting process of the continuous display mode, the continuous display mode flag is stored in the RAM of the control unit 570.

  Returning to the description of step S1601, if an affirmative determination is made in step S1601, the process proceeds to step S1604. In step S1604, it is determined whether or not it is time to receive the external signal A. If a negative determination is made in step S1604, the process proceeds to step S1606. In step S1606, it is determined whether any one of the external signal A and the external signal B is being received. If an affirmative determination is made in step S1606, the continuous number of times display processing is terminated as it is. If a negative determination is made in step S1606, the continuous display mode canceling process is executed in step S1607, and then the continuous number of times display process is terminated. In the release processing of the continuous display mode, the continuous display mode flag stored in the RAM of the control unit 570 is erased. Thereby, the display mode in the game information display device 500 is switched to the normal display mode.

  Returning to the description of step S1604, if an affirmative determination is made in step S1604, that is, if it is determined that it is time to receive the external signal A, the process proceeds to step S1605. In step S1605, update processing (addition processing) of a continuous number counter provided in the RAM of the control unit 570 is performed. The continuous number counter is a counter for specifying the number of jackpots generated during the continuous display mode, and the control unit 570 displays the continuous number on the display screen 511a based on the value of the continuous number counter. For example, when the value of the continuous number counter is “2”, “continuous number 2” is displayed on the display screen 511a as shown in FIG. 31 (b2).

  Next, with reference to the timing chart of FIG. 37, the relationship between the flow of the game and the display mode of the game information display device 500 and the change in display of the continuous number will be described. In the timing chart of FIG. 37 (a), the case where the information corresponding to the jackpot result is not included in the hold information stored at the end of the high frequency support mode is illustrated. In the timing chart of FIG. Shows an example in which the hold information stored at the end of the high frequency support mode includes information corresponding to the jackpot result.

  In the example shown in FIG. 37A, the mode is shifted to the opening / closing execution mode at the timing ta1. Along with this, the output of the external signal A is started. In the game information display device 500, when the external signal A is received, the display mode is switched from the normal display mode to the continuous display mode, and “1” is displayed as the continuous number on the display screen 511a of the game information display device 500. The

  This opening / closing execution mode corresponds to the probability variation jackpot result, and when the opening / closing execution mode ends at the timing of ta2, a transition is made to the normal gaming state compatible with the high probability mode and the high frequency support mode. At this timing, the output of the external signal A is stopped and the output of the external signal B is started. In the game information display device 500, the continuous display mode is maintained when at least one of the external signal A and the external signal B is input.

  In the present embodiment, the output stop timing of the external signal A is delayed so as to be immediately after the start timing of the high frequency support mode, and the overlap between the output period of the external signal A and the output period of the external signal B is overlapped. Collateral. This is a device for suppressing the continuous display mode from being unexpectedly interrupted.

  When a big hit result is obtained at the timing ta3 after the transition to the high frequency support mode, the transition to the opening / closing execution mode is performed again. During this time, the player can play the game while suppressing the decrease of the ball due to the benefit of the high frequency support mode. By continuously generating the next jackpot without interposing the low frequency support mode, the player's ball will increase at a stretch.

  At the timing of ta3, the game information display device 500 is in the continuous display mode, and the continuous count displayed on the display screen 511a is updated to “2”. Thereafter, the jackpot result is obtained at the timing ta5 and the timing ta7, and the number of consecutive times increases from “2” to “3” to “4”.

  The opening / closing execution mode shifted at the timing of ta7 usually corresponds to the jackpot result. For this reason, the gaming state that transitions after the end of the opening / closing execution mode is a normal gaming state compatible with the low probability mode and the high frequency support mode. In this normal game state, the number of games that can be executed in the high frequency support mode is limited, and the probability that the game time executed in the high frequency support mode reaches the end reference number is low at the timing of ta9. Transition to the normal gaming state corresponding to the mode and the low frequency support mode.

  At the timing of ta9, the hold information related to the upper operation port 83a and the hold related to the lower operation port 83b are stored, but the hold information does not include information corresponding to the jackpot result. For this reason, the output of the external signal B is stopped at the timing ta9, and the display mode in the game information display device 500 is switched from the continuous display mode to the normal display mode accordingly. That is, the display of the continuous number of times on the display screen 511a ends with “4”.

  Next, in the example shown in FIG. 37B, the mode is shifted to the opening / closing execution mode at the timing tb1. Along with this, the output of the external signal A is started. In the game information display device 500, when the external signal A is received, the display mode is switched from the normal display mode to the continuous display mode, and “1” is displayed as the continuous number on the display screen 511a of the game information display device 500. The

  This opening / closing execution mode corresponds to the probability variation jackpot result, and when the opening / closing execution mode ends at the timing of tb2, it shifts to the normal gaming state corresponding to the high probability mode and the high frequency support mode. At this timing, the output of the external signal A is stopped and the output of the external signal B is started. In the game information display device 500, the continuous display mode is maintained when at least one of the external signal A and the external signal B is input.

  When the big hit result is obtained at the timing of tb3 after the transition to the high frequency support mode, the transition to the opening / closing execution mode is performed again. During this time, the player can play the game while suppressing the decrease of the ball due to the benefit of the high frequency support mode. When the next jackpot is generated without interposing the low frequency support mode, the player's holding ball increases at a stretch. At the timing tb3, the game information display device 500 is in the continuous display mode, and the continuous count displayed on the display screen 511a is updated to “2”.

  The opening / closing execution mode shifted at the timing of tb3 usually corresponds to the jackpot result. For this reason, the gaming state that transitions after the end of the opening / closing execution mode is a normal gaming state compatible with the low probability mode and the high frequency support mode. In this normal game state, the number of games that can be executed in the high frequency support mode is limited, and the probability that the game time executed in the high frequency support mode has reached the end reference number is low. Transition to the normal gaming state corresponding to the mode and the low frequency support mode.

  Here, at the timing of tb5, the hold information related to the upper operation port 83a and the hold related to the lower operation port 83b are stored, and the hold information related to the lower operation port 83b includes one corresponding to the jackpot result. It is. That is, although the mode is temporarily shifted to the low frequency support mode, the open / close execution mode → high frequency support mode is restored by the stored hold information. For this reason, the output period is extended without stopping the external signal B whose output is normally stopped at the timing of tb5. Specifically, it is extended until the opening / closing execution mode is started (until the output of the external signal A is started) (see the arrow portion in FIG. 37B).

  In the game information display device 500, the continuous display mode is maintained by extending the external signal B, and the external signal A corresponding to the jackpot result is received at the timing of tb6, so that the continuous display is being performed on the display screen 511a. The number of times is updated to “3”.

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

  In the above-mentioned type of gaming machine, repeating the jackpot as much as possible while avoiding the normal gaming state corresponding to the low-probability mode and the low-frequency support mode, that is, the number of consecutive wins (the number of consecutive wins or consecutive resorts) Earning money is one of the best things about gaming. For this reason, the player's attention tends to be focused on the number of consecutive times displayed on the game information display device 500 or the like, and it is preferable to increase the number of consecutive times for the player's own game machine in order to increase the player's satisfaction. is assumed.

  Here, during the high-frequency support mode, the entry into the lower operation port 83b is facilitated by the support of the electric accessory 91. If the jackpot result is again immediately after the end of the high frequency support mode, and if it is a benefit of the high frequency support mode, the count of consecutive times is interrupted (restarted), so the game The player's willingness to play may be reduced. That is, there is a concern that the satisfaction level of the player is lowered by the fact that the count of the continuous number is not continued (restarted) with a slight timing difference.

  In this regard, in the configuration shown in the present embodiment, even if the high frequency support mode ends, the stored information stored at that time (specifically, the stored information related to the lower operating port 83b) is a big hit result. If the corresponding signal is included, the output of the external signal B for controlling the display of the continuous number of times is extended. As a result, even if the game state temporarily shifts to the normal gaming state corresponding to the low probability mode and the low frequency support mode, the game information includes a display including the jackpot in the continuous number of times when the player immediately shifts to the next jackpot. The display device 500 can be prompted. Thereby, a player's satisfaction can be raised and it can contribute to the improvement of the attention degree to a game.

  In the present embodiment, the configuration is such that the electric accessory 91 determines whether or not the external signal B can be extended based on the hold information relating to the attached lower operation port 83b. In view of the fact that the benefit of the high frequency support mode is mainly in the support for entering the lower operation port 83b, in order to limit the object of determination to the hold information related to the lower operation port 83b, the number of consecutive consecutive times There is a technical significance that can be reflected in. It should be noted that narrowing down the determination target is also preferable for suppressing the extension of the external signal B from becoming excessive.

  Further, by removing the hold information related to the upper operation port 83a from the determination target, it is possible to leave room for a big hit by the hold information related to the upper operation port 83a even if the display of the continuous number of times is finished.

  When the output period of the external signal B is changed according to the stored hold information, the content of the hold information needs to be specified in advance. In this regard, according to the combination with the type of gaming machine that performs the hold notice effect, it is possible to determine whether or not the external signal B can be extended based on the specific result executed for the hold notice effect. It can suppress suitably that control load increases, when exhibiting an effect.

  For example, it is also possible to separately provide a terminal for outputting an external signal indicating that in the case of a jackpot result in the hold information stored at the time of shifting to the low frequency support mode. However, when such a special terminal is set, it is necessary that the game information display device on the receiver side needs to correspond to the external signal, which may hinder the spread of the functions described above. In this regard, as shown in the present embodiment, according to the configuration in which the output mode is devised for the existing external signal B, the above-described configuration can be prevented from becoming complicated. This reduces the chances that the function will not be available.

<Modification 1>
In the first embodiment, the external signal B is formed by setting the potential of the second terminal 213b to the HI level. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The external signal B may be formed by setting the potential of the second terminal 213b to the LOW level.

<Modification 2>
A normal gaming state corresponding to the high probability mode and the low frequency support mode is provided, and when the normal gaming state is set, a predetermined external signal is output to shift to the normal gaming state corresponding to the low probability mode and the low frequency support mode. Accordingly, it is possible to adopt a configuration in which the output of a predetermined external signal is stopped. In such a configuration, when a game corresponding to a jackpot result is included in the hold information stored when shifting to the normal gaming state corresponding to the low probability mode and the low frequency support mode, The output period of a predetermined external signal may be extended until a jackpot result is obtained at a time and the mode is shifted to the opening / closing execution mode.

<Modification 3>
In the first embodiment, the external signal B is configured to correspond to the high frequency support mode and not to the open / close execution mode. However, this may be changed as follows. That is, the external signal B may correspond to both the high frequency support mode and the opening / closing execution mode, and may be output during the high frequency support mode and the opening / closing execution mode.

<Modification 4>
In said 1st Embodiment, it is a jackpot result to the hold information which concerns on the lower operating port 83b to which the electrically-driven accessory 91 is attached among the hold information memorize | stored when shifting from a high frequency support mode to a low frequency support mode. Is included, the output of the external signal B is extended. However, this may be changed as follows. That is, at least one of the hold information related to the upper operation port 83a and the hold information related to the lower operation port 83b stored when the high frequency support mode is shifted to the low frequency support mode includes one corresponding to the jackpot result. In such a case, the output of the external signal B may be extended.

<Modification 5>
In the first embodiment, the extension of the external signal B is terminated based on the next jackpot result. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the extension period may be set based on the pattern change display time and the pattern stop display time in the working port display section of the main display section.

<Modification 6>
In the first embodiment, the output of the external signal B is extended when information corresponding to the jackpot result is included in the hold information stored at the time of transition to the low frequency support mode. It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the output of the external signal B is extended when the one corresponding to the jackpot result is not included. A specific example will be described below with reference to the flowchart in FIG. FIG. 38A is a flowchart showing an extended period setting process that is periodically executed by the MPU 402 of the main controller 162.

  In the extension period setting process, first, in step S1701, it is determined whether or not it is a transition timing to the normal gaming state corresponding to the low frequency support mode. If a negative determination is made in step S1701, the setting process is terminated as it is. When an affirmative determination is made in step S1701, the process proceeds to step S1702, and it is determined whether or not the hold information related to the lower operation port 83b includes information corresponding to the jackpot result.

  If the one corresponding to the jackpot result is included, an affirmative determination is made in step S1703 and the process proceeds to step S1704. In step S1704, a period until the next opening / closing execution mode is calculated is calculated. Specifically, the variable display time and the stop display time (determined display time) of the picture in the display unit for the operation port of the main display unit are added together for each holding information related to the lower operation port 83b. Then, it progresses to step S1705 and sets the period calculated in step S1704 as an extension period.

  When a negative determination is made in step S1703, if the hold information related to the lower operation port 83b does not include information corresponding to the jackpot result, an extension lottery process is executed in step S1706. In the lottery process for extension, first, it is determined whether or not the extension is performed by the availability lottery. When the availability lottery is won, the period is determined by the lottery. After that, it progresses to step S1705 and sets the period determined by the lottery process of step S1706 as an extension period. The extended period determined by the lottery in step S1706 includes the variable display time and the stop display time (determined display time) of the pattern in the display part for the operation port of the main display unit for each holding information related to the lower operation port 83b. It is limited to be shorter than the total period. If the lottery is lost in the availability lottery, 0 is set as the extension period.

  As described above, the game information display device 500 can be configured so that the output of the external signal B can be extended even when the hold information related to the lower operation port 83b does not include the information corresponding to the jackpot result. It is difficult to specify whether or not there is any one corresponding to the jackpot result in the stored information stored from the display content.

<Modification 7>
The extension period may be set based on the number of the hold information related to the lower operation port 83b regardless of whether the hold information related to the lower operation port 83b includes information corresponding to the jackpot result. In this case, for example, as shown in the schematic diagram of FIG. 38 (b), it is preferable to set the extension period to be longer as the number of the hold information related to the lower operation port 83b is larger. The extension period is shorter than the sum of the variable display time and the stop display time (determined display time) of the pattern in the display unit for the operation port of the main display unit for each holding information related to the lower operation port 83b. By adopting a configuration of limiting, it is possible to suitably avoid that when the jackpot result is a result of new hold information that did not exist at the time of setting the extension period, it is included in the continuous number of times.

<Modification 8>
When the number of games in the high frequency support mode reaches the end reference number and shifts to the low frequency support mode, there is a possibility that a ball enters the lower operation port 83b just before the electric accessory 91 is switched to the closed state. is there. It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the output of the external signal B is extended in consideration of the hold information acquired with such circumstances. Hereinafter, a specific example will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 39A is a flowchart showing a process for stopping the output of the external signal B, which is executed as part of the regular process in the MPU 402 of the main controller 162.

  In the process for stopping the output of the external signal B, it is first determined in step S1801 whether or not the output of the external signal B is being extended. Specifically, it is determined whether or not an extension flag (to be described later) is stored in various flag storage areas 435 of the RAM 404. If a negative determination is made in step S1801, the process proceeds to step S1802. In step S1802, it is determined whether it is a transition timing to the normal gaming state corresponding to the low frequency support mode. If a negative determination is made in step S1802, the output stop processing is terminated as it is.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S1802, processing proceeds to step S1803. In step S1803, it is determined whether or not the hold information related to the lower operation port 83b is stored. If a negative determination is made in step S1803, the process proceeds to step S1804, the output stop process for the external signal B is executed, and the output stop process is terminated. On the other hand, if a positive determination is made in step S1803, the process proceeds to step S1805. In step S1805, extension flags are stored in the various flag storage areas 435 of the RAM 404, and this output stop process is terminated.

  Returning to the description of step S1801, if an affirmative determination is made in step S1801, the process proceeds to step S1806. In step S1806, it is determined whether or not the hold information related to the lower operation port 83b is stored. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the holding information related to the lower operating port 83b exists in the execution area AE or the lower operating port holding area Rb. If a negative determination is made in step S1806, the extension flag is deleted in step S1807, the output stop process for the external signal B is executed in step S1804, and the output stop process is terminated.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S1806, that is, if the hold information related to the lower operation port 83b is not stored, the process proceeds to step S1808. In step S1808, it is determined whether or not it is a transition timing to the opening / closing execution mode. If a negative determination is made in step S1808, the output stop process is terminated as it is. If an affirmative determination is made in step S1808, the extension flag is deleted in step S1807, the output stop process for the external signal B is executed in step S1804, and the output stop process is terminated.

  With such a configuration, a ball enters the lower operation port 83 immediately after the transition to the normal gaming state corresponding to the low frequency support mode, and when the transition to the opening / closing execution mode is performed again based on this pitching. The game information display device 500 can be controlled so as to continue the display of the continuous number of times.

<Modification 8>
In the configuration in which the hold information related to the upper operation port 83a and the hold information related to the lower operation port 83b are digested in the order of entry, the hold information related to the lower operation port 83b is digested as shown in FIG. 39 (b). Alternatively, the output of the external signal B may be extended. In this case, for example, even if the hold information related to the upper operation port 83a is inserted between the hold information related to the lower operation port 83b, the output of the external signal B is extended across the hold information related to the upper operation port 83a. The Rukoto.

<Modification 9>
In the first embodiment, the display mode of the game information display device 500 is switched to the normal display mode / continuous display mode in accordance with the external signal B output from the main controller 162, and the predetermined extension condition is When established, the output of the external signal B is extended to maintain the continuous display mode. In such a configuration, it is also possible to determine whether to maintain the continuous display mode based on the player's operation.

  Specifically, the game is configured to prompt the player to select whether to maintain the continuous display mode or to switch to the normal display mode until the game times related to the hold information that has been extended are completed. When the player selects to maintain the continuous display mode, the output of the external signal B is maintained until the opening / closing execution mode starts, and when the player selects to switch to the normal display mode, the output of the external signal B is output. It may be configured to cancel the extension. As for the selection operation shown in this modification, for example, an effect button or the like disposed on the front door frame 14 or the like may be used as the operation unit.

<Modification 10>
In the first embodiment, the game information display device 500 displays various types of game information such as the number of first wins, the number of consecutive games, the number of games, and the number of payouts (or net increase). Alternatively, in addition to this, the pachinko machine 10 may be configured to display such various information. For example, it is also possible to adopt a configuration in which such various types of information are displayed on the display screen 253a of the symbol display device 253.

<Second Embodiment>
In the said 1st Embodiment, it was set as the structure which suppresses monotonization of a game by setting it as the structure which switches BGM output from the speaker part 29 according to a game state. In the present embodiment, the configuration relating to the output of the BGM is different from that of the first embodiment. Hereinafter, a configuration related to the output of the BGM in the present embodiment will be described. First, with reference to the schematic diagram of FIG. 40, a configuration related to the output of the BGM will be supplementarily described.

  As shown in FIG. 40A, the opening / closing execution mode is roughly divided into three parts: an opening part, a round part, and an ending part. The opening part and the ending part have the same length and fixed (specifically, 5 sec) for any jackpot result. As shown in FIG. 40B, the BGM for the opening part (hereinafter referred to as the opening BGM) and the BGM for the ending part (hereinafter referred to as the ending BGM) are matched to the lengths of the opening part and the ending part. Is set.

  In the round part, the opening period in which the variable winning device 82 is in an open state changes depending on the occurrence frequency of game balls. As for BGM for round part (hereinafter referred to as round BGM), a game ball launched to the right route in the shortest period of the round part corresponding to the 16R jackpot result, specifically, the above-mentioned firing period (0.6 sec) When all the players enter the variable winning device 82, the reproduction time is set to be longer than the required period required for digestion of the round part. That is, the entire round BGM is reproduced at least once during the opening / closing execution mode corresponding to the 16R jackpot result. When the entire round BGM is reproduced during the round part, the round BGM is repeatedly reproduced until the round part ends. In the repeated reproduction, the round BGM is cued and the round BGM is reproduced from the beginning.

  Also in the opening / closing execution mode corresponding to the 8R jackpot result and the 4R jackpot result, the same BGM as the round BGM played in the opening / closing execution mode corresponding to the 16R jackpot result is reproduced. Here, in the opening / closing execution mode corresponding to the 8R jackpot result and the 4R jackpot result, the shortest period of the round part and the substantial required period are set to be shorter than the length of the round BGM. That is, when game balls are continuously fired to the right route, the round part ends before the round BGM reaches the end (before repetitive reproduction is started).

  In this way, the opening / closing execution mode corresponding to the 16R jackpot result is differentiated to be an opening / closing execution mode suitable for enjoying the round BGM, compared to the opening / closing execution mode corresponding to the 8R jackpot result and the 4R jackpot result. Has been.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 40 (b), BGM that is played during game play (hereinafter referred to as game play BGM) is different from any of the above-mentioned opening BGM, round BGM, and ending BGM. Each of the variable display modes (completely off, normal reach A to B, super reach A to C) executed by the symbol display device 253 during the game is provided. By separately providing the BGM during the game rotation and the BGM during the opening / closing execution mode, monotonization of the game effect is suppressed.

  Here, when the round BGM is played back many times, such as when the jackpots continue, the round BGM is played back from the beginning in accordance with the start timing of the open / close execution mode and the end of the open / close execution mode. Even if the round BGM is in the middle according to the timing, the break of the BGM is easily noticeable. This is a factor that gives the player a sense of incongruity, and there is a concern that it will be a hindrance to improving the interest of the game by BGM. One of the features of the present embodiment is that a device for eliminating such inconvenience is made. Hereinafter, with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 41 to 43, various processes for BGM executed as part of the regular process in the MPU 442 of the notification / production control device 140 will be described.

(BGM special setting process for opening and closing execution mode)
As shown in FIG. 41, in the BGM special setting process for the opening / closing execution mode, first, in step S1901, it is determined whether it is the ending start timing. Specifically, it is determined whether or not an ending command has been received from main controller 162. If a negative determination is made in step S1901, the special setting process is terminated as it is.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S1901, the process proceeds to step S1902. In step S1902, hold information confirmation processing is performed. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the hold information related to the upper operation port 83a and the lower operation port 83b is stored, and in the case where it is stored, the hold related to the first game executed after the opening / closing execution mode ends. Determine whether the information corresponds to the jackpot result.

  If the hold information related to the first game executed after the opening / closing execution mode corresponds to the jackpot result, an affirmative determination is made in step S1903, and the flow proceeds to step S1904. In step S1904, the BGM continuation flag is stored in various flag storage areas of the RAM. Although details will be described later, the reproduction of the round BGM is continued by storing the BGM continuation flag.

  If a negative determination is made in step S1903, the process proceeds to step S1905. In step S1905, it is determined whether or not the BGM continuation flag is stored in the various flag storage areas of the RAM. If a negative determination is made in step S1905, the special setting process is terminated as it is. If an affirmative determination is made in step S1905, the process proceeds to step S1906, the BGM continuation flag stored in the various flag storage areas of the RAM is deleted, and the special setting process is terminated.

  Next, a BGM control process (BGM control process during the opening / closing execution mode) for switching the BGM reproduced during the opening / closing execution mode will be described with reference to FIG. The BGM control process during the open / close execution mode is a process periodically executed by the MPU 442 of the notification / production control device 140 when the open / close execution mode is set.

(BGM control processing during open / close execution mode)
In the BGM control process during the opening / closing execution mode, first, in step S2001, it is determined whether or not the BGM continuation flag is stored in the various flag storage areas of the RAM. If a negative determination is made in step S2001, the process proceeds to step S2002. In step S2002, it is determined whether it is an opening start timing. If an affirmative determination is made in step S2002, the process advances to step S2003 to perform a switching process to the opening BGM. As a result, the BGM output from the speaker unit 29 is switched from the game turning BGM to the opening BGM.

  Returning to the description of step S2002, if a negative determination is made in step S2002, the process proceeds to step S2004. In step S2004, it is determined whether it is a round start timing. When an affirmative determination is made in step S2004, the process proceeds to step S2005 to perform a switching process to round BGM. As a result, the BGM output from the speaker unit 29 is switched from the opening BGM to the round BGM.

  Returning to the description of step S2004, if a negative determination is made in step S2004, the process proceeds to step S2006. In step S2006, it is determined whether it is ending start timing. If a negative determination is made in step S2006, the BGM control process is terminated as it is. If an affirmative determination is made in step S1206, the process advances to step S2007 to perform a switching process to the ending BGM. As a result, the BGM output from the speaker unit 29 is switched from the round BGM to the ending BGM.

  Returning to the description of step S2001, if an affirmative determination is made in step S2001, that is, if the BGM continuation flag is stored in the various flag storage areas of the RAM, the process proceeds to step S2008, and the round BGM continuation process is performed. After the execution, this BGM control process is terminated. In the round BGM continuation process, the reproduction is continued when the round BGM being reproduced is in the middle, and when the round BGM reaches the end (starting point of repetition), the process is returned to the beginning. Thereby, the reproduction of the round BGM is repeated.

  The influence of the BGM continuation flag extends not only to the BGM control in the opening / closing execution mode but also to the BGM control in the normal gaming state (game times). Specifically, in the MPU 442 of the notification / production control device 140, the content of the production in the current game round is determined by the variation start processing (step S1003 in FIG. 27). That is, it determines the symbol variation display mode on the display screen 253a of the symbol display device 253, the light emission mode such as the lamp unit 26, the BGM output from the speaker unit 29, and the sound effect. Then, in accordance with the determined contents, a mid-variation process (step S1005 in FIG. 27) is executed to control the speaker unit 29 such as the symbol display device 253, the lamp unit 26, and the like. Even when the BGM continuation flag is stored, the flow for determining the BGM in the variation start process is the same, but when the BGM is reproduced in the variation processing, it is determined in the variation start process. The determined BGM is invalidated, and the determined sound effect is output together with the round BGM. Here, with reference to FIG. 43, a description will be given of a voice control process (game control voice control process) that configures the changing process and controls the BGM that is played back during the game.

(Sound control processing for game times)
In the game control voice control process, first, in step S2101, an output process of various sound effects is executed. Specifically, when the output timing of the sound effect determined in the variation start process is reached, a process of outputting the determined type of sound effect is performed.

  In step S2102, it is determined whether a BGM continuation flag is stored in the various flag storage areas of the RAM. If a negative determination is made in step S2102, the process proceeds to step S2103. In step S2103, an output process of BGM for game times is performed. Specifically, a process for playing back the BGM for game times corresponding to the variation display mode determined in the variation start process is performed.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S2102, the process proceeds to step S2104. In step S2104, a round BGM continuation process is executed. In the round BGM continuation process, the reproduction is continued when the round BGM being reproduced is in the middle, and when the round BGM reaches the end (starting point of repetition), the process is returned to the beginning. Thereby, the reproduction of the round BGM is repeated.

  Here, with reference to the timing charts of FIGS. 44 and 45, a change in BGM as the game progresses will be described.

  In the example shown in FIG. 44, the game turn is started at the timing of tc1. When the game turn starts, the symbol variation display is started on the display screen 253a of the symbol display device 253 and the game turn BGM is outputted from the speaker unit 29. The game times correspond to the 16R jackpot result, and the symbol combination corresponding to the 16R jackpot result is stopped and displayed on the symbol display device 253 at the timing of tc2. At the timing of tc3 when the fixed display period has elapsed, the mode shifts to the opening / closing execution mode. Along with this, the BGM output from the speaker unit 29 is switched from the game playing BGM to the opening BGM. At the timing of tc4 when the game has shifted to the round game, the BGM is switched from the opening BGM to the round BGM.

  At the timing of tc5 when the reproduction time of the round BGM has elapsed from the timing of tc4, the round BGM is reproduced from the beginning. At the timing of tc6 when the round game is finished, it is determined whether or not the hold information relating to the next game time to be executed corresponds to the jackpot result. In the example of FIG. 44, the hold information relating to the next game round corresponds to the result of losing, so that the BGM is switched from the round BGM to the ending BGM in accordance with the transition to the ending.

  Thereafter, when the opening / closing execution mode ends at the timing of tc7, the BGM output from the speaker unit 29 is switched from the ending BGM to the game playing BGM.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 45, description will be given of the case where the game round corresponding to the jackpot result is executed after the opening / closing execution mode is completed.

  In the example shown in FIG. 45, game times are started at the timing td1. When the game turn starts, the symbol variation display is started on the display screen 253a of the symbol display device 253 and the game turn BGM is outputted from the speaker unit 29. The game times correspond to the 16R jackpot result, and the symbol combination corresponding to the 16R jackpot result is stopped and displayed on the symbol display device 253 at the timing of td2. At the timing of td3 after the fixed display period has elapsed, the mode shifts to the opening / closing execution mode. Along with this, the BGM output from the speaker unit 29 is switched from the game playing BGM to the opening BGM. At the timing of td4 when the game has shifted to the round game, the BGM is switched from the opening BGM to the round BGM.

  At the timing td5 when the reproduction time of the round BGM has elapsed from the timing td4, the round BGM is reproduced from the beginning. At the timing of td6 when the round game is finished, it is determined whether or not the hold information related to the next game time to be executed corresponds to the jackpot result. In the example of FIG. 45, since the hold information relating to the next game round corresponds to the 16R jackpot result, the round BGM is continuously reproduced as it is even when shifting to the ending.

Even when the game time is shifted to the timing of td7, although the sound effect is output in accordance with the change display of the symbol, etc., the BGM for the BGM is continuously played as it is, not the BGM for the game time. . Even if the game round ends at the timing of td8 and the opening of the next opening / closing execution mode is started at the timing of td9, the BGM for the round is continuously reproduced as it is without switching to the opening BGM. . Similarly, when the round game is started at the timing td10, the round BGM is continuously reproduced as it is. At this time, the playback part of the round BGM will be taken over,
Cueing of round BGM is avoided.

  According to the second embodiment described in detail above, the following excellent effects can be obtained.

  It is preferable to play back the BGM for the opening / closing execution mode during the opening / closing execution mode in order to improve the interest of the game and to attract the player's attention to the opening / closing execution mode. Here, when the open / close execution mode is continuously generated, the round BGM ends in the middle every time the open / close execution mode (specifically, the round part) ends, and every time the open / close execution mode (specifically, the round part) starts Playing BGM from the beginning gives the player the impression that it is bothersome, and can hinder the improvement of the degree of attention. Such an inconvenience is assumed to be prominent when it is easy to identify the beginning to the middle to the end by including a song in the BGM.

  In this regard, as described above, when the opening / closing execution mode is continuous, the reproduction of the round BGM is continued over the preceding and following opening / closing execution modes, thereby wiping the flow from the end of the process to the restart from the beginning. Can be suitably suppressed.

  The playback time of the round BGM is longer than the substantial execution period of the opening / closing execution mode corresponding to the 4R jackpot result and the 8R jackpot result. That is, in the opening / closing execution mode corresponding to the 16R jackpot result, the entire round BGM is reproduced, whereas in the opening / closing execution mode corresponding to the 4R jackpot result and the 8R jackpot result, the round BGM ends in the middle. More opportunities. In this regard, as described above, when the transition to the opening / closing execution mode is continued, if the configuration is such that the round BGM is played from the opening / closing execution mode to the next game round, After the transition to the ending part, and further after the transition to the game times, it is continuously replayed, and the opportunity for replaying the entire round BGM can be increased. Providing such an opportunity is preferable in order to improve the player's satisfaction even when the jackpot result is relatively less beneficial.

<Modification 1>
In the second embodiment, 16R jackpot, 8R jackpot, and 4R jackpot are provided, and the substantial execution period of the opening / closing execution mode varies depending on the type of each jackpot. In such a configuration, BGM output according to the length of the substantial execution period of the opening / closing execution mode may be individually prepared. That is, 16R jackpot BGM, 8R jackpot BGM, and 4R jackpot BGM may be provided individually.

  In such a configuration, the opening / closing execution mode → game time → opening / closing execution mode is established, and the BGM output in the previous opening / closing execution mode and the BGM output in the subsequent opening / closing execution mode are one. When it does, it is good also as a structure which outputs a series of BGM across these opening / closing execution modes-game times-opening / closing execution modes.

<Modification 2>
In the second embodiment, when the game times executed immediately after the end of the opening / closing execution mode corresponds to the jackpot result, the BGM for the opening / closing execution mode extends between the opening / closing execution mode and the game times. However, this may be changed as follows. That is, as shown in the schematic diagram of FIG. 46 (a), when a plurality of pieces of hold information are stored at the end of the opening / closing execution mode, the stored hold information corresponding to the jackpot result is included. The BGM output for the opening / closing execution mode may be continued until the game times related to the hold information corresponding to the jackpot result.

  Note that the hold information related to the lower operation port 83b that makes a transition to the high-frequency support mode after the opening / closing execution mode ends and is easy to enter in the high-frequency support mode has priority over the hold information related to the upper operation port 83a. In the case of the digested configuration, the confirmation target of the presence or absence of the hold information corresponding to the jackpot result may be the hold information related to the lower operation port 83b.

  By the way, after the opening / closing execution mode ends, the hold information related to the lower operation port 83b that shifts to the high frequency support mode and makes it easy to enter the ball under the high frequency support mode has priority over the hold information related to the upper operation port 83a. In the case of a configuration that is digested, the confirmation target of the presence or absence of the holding information corresponding to the jackpot result may be both the holding information related to the upper operating port 83a and the holding information related to the lower operating port 83b. In this case, the BGM is continued, so that the holding information related to the upper working port 83a includes the one corresponding to the jackpot result, that is, the high frequency support without digesting the holding information related to the upper working port 83a. When the mode ends, it can be suggested that the jackpot result will be again after the high frequency support mode ends.

<Modification 3>
In the second embodiment, when the jackpots continue, the BGM is continued without questioning the type. However, as shown in the schematic diagram of FIG. It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which BGM is continued on condition that the jackpot types before and after match when they are consecutive.

<Modification 4>
In the second embodiment, the round BGM is continued in the opening / closing execution mode to the game times when the jackpots continue, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, as shown in the schematic diagram of FIG. 46 (c), even if the hold information stored before the round BGM ends corresponds to the result of losing, it is partly made by lottery or the like. It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the round BGM is continued. For example, when the hold information in which the reach effect corresponding to the result of the detachment is executed is reserved, the round BGM may be continued so as to straddle the game times related to the hold information. With such a configuration, even if the round BGM continues, there are cases where the jackpots do not continue, so that the continuation of the BGM can be made to function as an effect that gives the expectation of continuous jackpots.

<Modification 5>
In the second embodiment, when the BGM is output in the opening / closing execution mode corresponding to the 16R jackpot result, the length of the BGM is shorter than the substantial execution period of the round game in the opening / closing execution mode. However, the present invention is not limited to this. You may set so that the length of BGM may become longer than a substantial execution period.

<Modification 6>
In the second embodiment, when the BGM for the opening / closing execution mode is reproduced across the opening / closing execution mode to the game times, the reproduction of the BGM for the game times is avoided. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Is not to be done. When the BGM for the opening / closing execution mode is reproduced across the opening / closing execution mode to the game times, the BGM for the game times may be reproduced so as to overlap the BGM for the opening / closing execution mode.

<Modification 7>
In the second embodiment, the BGM is provided in the opening / closing execution mode during the opening, during the round, and during the ending. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The same BGM may be used in each of these situations. That is, it is also possible to adopt a configuration in which a series of BGM is reproduced from the start to the end of the opening / closing execution mode (for example, a configuration in which repetitive reproduction is performed).

<Modification 8>
In the said 2nd Embodiment, although BGM for rounds comprised the song, it is not necessarily limited to this. Whether or not the BGM for the round includes a song is arbitrary.

<Modification 9>
In the second embodiment, when the jackpots are continuous, the round BGM is continuously played regardless of the jackpot type. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the substantial execution period is short (specifically, it is difficult to reproduce the entire round BGM in one opening / closing execution mode), when the 8R jackpot or 4R jackpot continues from the next jackpot to the next jackpot It is good also as a structure which continues BGM. In addition, the effective execution period is short (specifically, it is difficult to reproduce the entire round BGM in one opening / closing execution mode), and it is continuous from either 8R jackpot or 4R jackpot to 8R jackpot or 4R jackpot In this case, the round BGM may be continued.

<Third Embodiment>
In gaming machines such as pachinko machines, the initial impression of introduction into the gaming hall may affect the subsequent operation. For example, in the case where an effect with a high expectation resulting in a jackpot result (corresponding to the above super reach C) has occurred, but the result is a disappointing result, the player is informed of the gaming machine and itself. It is easy to give an impression that the compatibility is bad. Furthermore, when such an event is repeated, there is a concern that the willingness to play is greatly reduced. In addition, if information that the expectation level is not set to the effect that is set to be high is shared between players, it reduces the degree of attention of other players who have not yet played the game machine. Can be a factor.

  In the present embodiment, one of the features is that a device for suppressing a decrease in the degree of attention to a game due to the above-described event or the like is made. Hereinafter, the configuration according to the device will be described focusing on differences from the first embodiment. The description of the same configuration as that of the first embodiment is omitted.

  As shown in the schematic diagram of FIG. 47, in the present embodiment, the variable display time determined by the MPU 402 of the main control device 162 and the variable display mode of the symbols determined by the MPU 442 of the notification / production control device 140 are displayed. Is different from that of the first embodiment. Specifically, when the variation display time determined by the MPU 402 of the main control device 162 is “3 to 10 sec”, the variation display mode in the symbol display device 253 is completely out of order, and the determined variation display time is “ In the case of “12 sec”, the variable display mode in the symbol display device 253 is normal reach A. On the other hand, when the variable display time determined by the MPU 402 of the main control device 162 is “15 to 18 sec”, the variable display mode in the symbol display device 253 is either normal reach B or super reach A to C. It becomes. That is, in the present embodiment, the right to determine normal reach B and super reach A to C is entrusted to the MPU 442 of the notification / production control device 140. Thereby, improvement of the freedom degree of setting of the variable display mode in the MPU 442 of the notification / production control device 140 is achieved.

  When the MPU 442 of the notification / production control device 140 receives the change start command from the main control device 162, the change display mode is determined based on the change display time information and the success / failure information included in the change start command. Specifically, the ROM 443 of the notification / effect control device 140 stores various effect distribution tables for hit results and various effect distribution tables for miss results, and includes the above-described variable display time information and the success / failure information. The corresponding effect distribution table is selected, and the variation display mode is determined by lottery. More specifically, in the effect distribution table, the values of the effect distribution lottery counters provided in the various counter areas are associated with normal reach B and super reach A to C. The variation display mode is determined by comparing the value of the minute lottery counter with the selected effect distribution table.

  In the present embodiment, as the production distribution table, the first distribution table set to be referred to at the beginning of introduction of the pachinko machine 10 (immediately after delivery), and when a certain amount of time has passed since the introduction. And a second sorting table set to be set. Here, each distribution table will be described with reference to the schematic diagrams of FIGS. 48 and 49.

  48 (a) and 48 (b) show an outline of the effect distribution table A1 for the winning results and the effect distribution table B1 for the outliers as the first distribution table. In the production allocation table A1, the distribution ratio of normal reach B by lottery is 10%, the distribution ratio of super reach A is 20%, the distribution ratio of super reach B is 30%, and the distribution ratio of super reach C is It is set to be 40%. On the other hand, in the production distribution table B1, the distribution ratio of normal reach B by lottery is 63%, the distribution ratio of super reach A is 20%, the distribution ratio of super reach B is 30%, and super reach C. Is set to be 2%.

  As shown in FIG. 48 (c), under the situation in which the production distribution tables A1 and B1 are referred to, the occurrence probability of the normal reach B is about 6.4 / 200 and when the normal reach B occurs, the jackpot result The expectation degree (expected degree of jackpot) is about 1.5%, the probability of occurrence of Super Reach A is about 2.7 / 200, and the expectation degree of jackpot when Super Reach A occurs is about 7%, Super Reach The probability of occurrence of B is about 1.3 / 200, and the expectation degree of jackpot when Super Reach B occurs is about 23%, the probability of occurrence of Super Reach C is about 0.6 / 200, and Super Reach C is The expected degree of jackpot when it occurs is about 65%. In particular, Super Reach C rarely occurs, but when it occurs, approximately once every two times leads to a jackpot result.

  49 (a) and 49 (b) describe the outline of the effect distribution table A2 for the winning results and the effect distribution table B2 for the outliers as the second distribution table. In the production allocation table A2, the distribution ratio of normal reach B by lottery is 8%, the distribution ratio of super reach A is 20%, the distribution ratio of super reach B is 30%, and the distribution ratio of super reach C is It is set to be 42%. On the other hand, in the production distribution table B2, the distribution ratio of normal reach B by lottery is 60%, the distribution ratio of super reach A is 25%, the distribution ratio of super reach B is 10%, and super reach C. Is set to be 5%.

  As shown in FIG. 49 (c), under the situation in which the effect distribution tables A2 and B2 are referred to, the probability of occurrence of normal reach B is about 6.1 / 200 and the jackpot expectation when normal reach B occurs The degree of occurrence of Super Reach A is about 2.7 / 200, and the expectation of jackpot when Super Reach A occurs is about 7%, and the probability of Super Reach B is about 1. The expectation of jackpot when 3/200 and Super Reach B occurs is about 23%, the probability of occurrence of Super Reach C is about 0.9 / 200, and the expectation of jackpot when Super Reach C occurs is About 50%.

  That is, when the first distribution table is referred to, it is difficult to generate a super reach C corresponding to the outlier result as compared to the case of referring to the second distribution table, and the super reach C is generated. The expectation that results in a big hit is also high. Regarding the difference between the distribution ratio and the expectation degree related to the super reach C in the first distribution table and the second distribution table, the distribution ratio and expectation of the normal reach B in the first distribution table and the second distribution table. Absorbed by the difference in degrees.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 50 (a), the distribution table switching process executed as part of the regular process in the MPU 442 of the notification / production control device 140 will be described.

(Distribution table switching process)
In the distribution table switching process, first, in step S2201, it is determined whether or not the reference table is the second distribution table. If an affirmative determination is made in step S2201, switching of the distribution table has already been completed, and thus the distribution table switching process is terminated as it is.

  If a negative determination is made in step S2201, the process proceeds to step S2202, and an elapsed period measurement counter is updated. The elapsed period measurement counter is stored in various counter areas of the RAM 444, and “1” is subtracted from the value of the elapsed period measurement counter in the update process in step S2202. The distribution table switching process is updated by executing the distribution table switching process, which is a periodic process, in a situation where the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned on. The pachinko machine 10 functions as a means for monitoring the power ON period.

  After executing the update process of step S2202, the process proceeds to step S2203. In step S2203, it is determined whether the power ON period has reached the set period. Specifically, for the elapsed period measurement counter, the initial value is equivalent to approximately two weeks in terms of the actual power-on time, and it is determined whether or not this value has become “0”. .

  If a negative determination is made in step S2203, the distribution table switching process is terminated as it is. If an affirmative determination is made in step S2203, the process advances to step S2204 to execute a reference table switching process. Thereby, the reference table is switched from the first distribution table to the second distribution table.

  As shown in the schematic diagram of FIG. 50 (b), after the pachinko machine 10 is delivered to the game hall or the like, the pachinko machine 10 is released to the player after performing a predetermined operation such as operation check. When the new machine is introduced (at the beginning), the reference object is the first distribution table, the probability of occurrence of Super Reach C is suppressed to a low level, and the expectation of jackpot when Super Reach C occurs is increased. Has been. For this reason, when a new machine is introduced for the pachinko machine 10, there are very few opportunities for the player to experience the super reach C corresponding to the disengagement result, and further to repeatedly experience the super reach C corresponding to the disengagement result.

  When about two weeks have passed since the introduction of the new machine, the reference table is switched from the first distribution table to the second distribution table. As a result, the probability of occurrence of super reach C increases, and the expected degree of jackpot when super reach C occurs is lowered.

  As already described, in the pachinko machine 10, the initial impression of introduction into the game hall may affect the subsequent operation. If Super Reach C, which has a high expectation level as a jackpot result, occurs, but the result is a disapproval result, the player is given the impression that the game machine is not compatible with the player. It becomes easy to give. Furthermore, when such an event is repeated, there is a concern that the willingness to play is greatly reduced. And if information that the expectation level has been set off is shared among players, it becomes a factor that keeps other players who are not playing games away. obtain. In the present embodiment, the occurrence of the above-described inconvenience is suppressed by reducing the chances of occurrence of the super reach C corresponding to the detachment result at the beginning of introduction.

  In addition, the super reach C does not occur at all in the initial stage of the introduction, but rather the distribution ratio of the super reach C is raised in the effect distribution table corresponding to the jackpot result. Thereby, although the super reach C is provided, it is suppressed that the said production is not utilized well.

  In the first distribution table and the second distribution table, the distribution ratio and the degree of expectation are unified for the super reach A to B that the player has many opportunities to witness and is easy to connect to the jackpot. Thereby, it is suppressed that the change of the behavior of the pachinko machine 10 due to switching of the distribution table becomes excessively large.

  In addition, regarding the difference between the distribution ratio and the expectation level of Super Reach C, a group of effects (normal reach B, super reach A to C) selected by the notification / production control device 140 have the highest occurrence frequency and the highest expectation level. Absorbs with low normal reach B. This makes it difficult for the player to feel uncomfortable with the switching from the first distribution table to the second distribution table.

  Here, game halls exist in various parts of the country, and for a variety of reasons, such as the region and the business form of the game hall, it is common that a certain amount of deviation occurs in the introduction time (delivery time).

  In the example shown in the schematic diagram of FIG. 51, since the game hall A and the game hall B have the same business hours, the update rate of the elapsed period measurement counter is approximately the same. However, the delivery time of the pachinko machine 10 with respect to the game hall A is delayed with respect to the game hall A, and the time to reach the set period is shifted later by the difference of the delivery time. In addition, the delivery time in the game hall C is delayed by more than two weeks with respect to the game hall A, and the entire time when the first distribution table is referred to is different from the pachinko machine 10 installed in the game hall A. . On the other hand, in the game hall D, the delivery of the pachinko machine 10 is performed at the same time as the game hall A, but due to the difference in the business form such as business hours and regular holidays, the time for reaching the set period is different from the game hall A. ing.

  As described above, the time when the switching from the first distribution table to the second distribution table actually occurs, that is, the time when the occurrence rate and the degree of expectation regarding the super reach C change due to various requirements varies. By devising all the pachinko machines 10 so that the switching time is not uniform, even if information is supplied among players, information will differ for each player. 10 behavioral changes can be made inconspicuous.

<Modification 1>
In the third embodiment, the distribution table for production is switched from the first distribution table to the second distribution table based on the period when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is ON. It is not limited to. For example, based on the operating period in which a game is being performed on the pachinko machine 10 (for example, a period in which a variable display is performed or a period in which a game ball is being fired), a first distribution table for effects is provided. It is also possible to switch from the distribution table to the second distribution table.

<Modification 2>
In the third embodiment, the distribution table for production is switched from the first distribution table to the second distribution table based on the period when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is ON. It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the production distribution table is switched from the first distribution table to the second distribution table when a predetermined date and time comes. In this case, for example, an RTC (real time clock) may be mounted as a means for specifying the date and time in the notification / production control device 140, and the date and time may be specified based on the information of the RTC.

<Modification 3>
In the third embodiment, both the result distribution table A for the winning results and the effect distribution table B for the outage results based on the period in which the power of the pachinko machine 10 is ON. Although it was set as the structure switched from a minute table to a 2nd distribution table, it is not limited to this. In order to change the probability of occurrence of the superreach C corresponding to the detachment result, it is sufficient to configure at least the effect distribution table for the detachment result from the effect distribution table B1 to the effect distribution table B2.

<Modification 4>
In the third embodiment, when the set period has elapsed, both the effect distribution table A for the winning results and the effect distribution table B for the off-results are simultaneously switched. Is not to be done. You may set individually the 1st setting period used as the opportunity which switches the effect distribution table for winning results, and the 2nd setting period used as the opportunity which switches the effect distribution table for losing results. That is, the effect distribution table for the winning result is switched from the effect distribution table A1 to the effect distribution table A2 based on the fact that the first setting period has elapsed, and the result result table is used based on the fact that the second setting period has elapsed. The effect distribution table may be switched from the effect distribution table B1 to the effect distribution table B2.

<Modification 5>
In the third embodiment, the effect distribution table is switched once. However, it is possible to change the effect distribution table and switch the effect distribution table step by step as time elapses. is there. For example, a first distribution table to a third distribution table are provided as the effect distribution table, and the effect distribution table is switched from the first distribution table to the second distribution table based on the passage of the first setting period, and the second It is good also as a structure which switches an effect distribution table from 2nd distribution table-> 3rd distribution table based on progress of a setting period. In this case, the appearance rate of the super-reach C set so that the degree of expectation is high, corresponding to the outlier result, is increased in the order of the first distribution table <the second distribution table <the third distribution table. By configuring, it is possible to suppress a sudden change in the appearance rate and make it difficult for the player to feel uncomfortable.

<Modification 6>
In the third embodiment, the elapsed period measurement counter provided in the RAM 444 of the notification / production control device 140 is updated regardless of the gaming state while the power is on. However, the present invention is not limited to this. is not. It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the update of the elapsed period measurement counter is limited by the gaming state. For example, an update of the elapsed period measurement counter is allowed in the normal gaming state, while the update of the elapsed period measurement counter is restricted during the opening / closing execution mode. In the normal gaming state compatible with the low frequency support mode, the elapsed period measurement counter is allowed to be updated, while in the normal gaming state compatible with the high frequency support mode and in the opening / closing execution mode, the update of the elapsed period measurement counter is restricted. It is good also as a structure to be.

<Modification 7>
In the third embodiment, when the power-on period (cumulative period) reaches the set period, the effect distribution table is immediately switched from the first distribution table to the second distribution table. However, this may be changed as follows. That is, even when the set period is reached, the switching may be delayed until a predetermined condition is satisfied. For example, it is good also as a structure which delays switching of an effect distribution table until the timing which a game state switches.

  Specifically, when the set period is reached during the normal gaming state, the effect distribution table may be delayed until the switching timing from the normal gaming state to the opening / closing execution mode. Further, when the set period is reached during the opening / closing execution mode, the switching of the effect distribution table may be delayed until the switching timing from the opening / closing execution mode to the normal gaming state.

<Fourth embodiment>
In the said 3rd Embodiment, it was set as the structure which a production | presentation distribution table switches according to the period when the power supply of the pachinko machine 10 is ON. In the present embodiment, the configuration relating to the switching of the effect distribution table is different from that of the third embodiment. Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 52 and FIG. 53, a configuration related to the switching of the effect distribution table will be described focusing on the differences from the third embodiment. FIG. 52 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration in the third embodiment, and FIG. 53 is a flowchart showing a sorting table switching process in the third embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 52, the pachinko machine 10 is provided with a monitoring device 600 that monitors the main control device 162 and the notification / production control device 140. A main controller 162 is connected to the input port of the monitoring device 600. As already described, the main control device 162 is connected to the upper operating port 83a, the lower operating port 83b, the general winning port 81, and various detection sensors 391a to 391d for the variable winning device 82 (large winning port). When the main controller 162 confirms that a player has entered the upper operating port 83a, the lower operating port 83b, the general winning port 81, and the variable winning device 82 (large winning port), information (signal) indicating that is displayed on the monitoring device 600. Output.

  The MPU 602 of the monitoring device 600 is provided with a storage unit 604 that stores various types of information. A first storage area 605 and a second storage area 606 are formed in the storage unit 604 according to use, and are arranged in the first storage area 605 when a signal indicating entry is received from the main controller 162. Of the various counters 621 to 624, the one corresponding to the received signal is updated (added). That is, the monitoring device 600 monitors the number of balls entered into the operation ports 83a and 83b, the general winning port 81, and the variable winning device 82 (large winning port).

  Further, when the game control is executed by the main control device 162, information for confirmation (signal) is output from the main control device 162 to the monitoring device 600 at the above-described confirmation display timing (variation display end timing). Is done. When receiving this signal, the monitoring device 600 updates (adds) the game number counter 625 disposed in the first storage area 605. That is, the number of games is monitored by the monitoring device 600.

  Furthermore, when the game result is a winning result and the mode is shifted to the opening / closing execution mode, winning information (signal) is output from the main controller 162 to the monitoring device 600 at the start timing of the opening / closing execution mode. When receiving this signal, the monitoring device 600 updates (adds) the winning counter 626 disposed in the first storage area 605. That is, the number of hits is monitored by the monitoring device 600.

  A notification / production control device 140 is connected to the input port of the monitoring device 600. When various effects are executed by the notification / production control device 140, information (signal) indicating that is output from the notification / production control device 140 to the monitoring device 600.

  Specifically, when it is determined by the notification / production control device 140 that super reach A is to be executed, a signal for super reach A is output to the monitoring device 600 at the start of fluctuation. The MPU 602 (storage unit 604) of the monitoring device 600 is provided with a second storage area 606 for storing various types of information from the notification / production control device 140, and when a signal for super reach A is input, 2 The super reach A occurrence number counter 631 provided in the storage area 606 is updated (added).

  When the notification / production control device 140 determines that the super reach B is to be executed, a signal for the super reach B is output to the monitoring device 600 at the start of the fluctuation. The second storage area 606 of the monitoring device 600 is provided with a super reach B generation frequency counter 632 corresponding to the signal for super reach B. When a signal for super reach B is input, super reach B is generated. The number counter 632 is updated (added).

  When the notification / production control device 140 determines that the super reach C is to be executed, a signal for the super reach C is output to the monitoring device 600 when the change starts. The second storage area 606 of the monitoring device 600 is provided with a super reach C generation number counter 633 corresponding to a signal for super reach C. When a signal for super reach B is input, super reach C is generated. The number counter 633 is updated (added).

  In addition, when the hit / corresponding super-reach A is executed by the notification / production control device 140, a signal for the super-reach A corresponding to the hit result is output to the monitoring device 600 at the time of the confirmation display. The second storage area 606 of the monitoring device 600 is provided with a super-reach A route count counter 634 corresponding to the hit result-corresponding super reach A signal, and the hit result-corresponding super reach A signal is input. If so, the number counter 634 per super-reach A is updated (added).

  When the hit / corresponding super-reach B is executed by the notification / production control device 140, a signal for the hit / corresponding super-reach B is output to the monitoring device 600 at the time of the confirmation display. The second storage area 606 of the monitoring device 600 is provided with a super-reach B via count counter 635 corresponding to the hit signal corresponding to the super reach B signal, and the hit signal corresponding to the super reach B signal is input. If so, the number-of-times counter 635 via super reach B is updated (added).

  When the hit / correspondence super-reach C is executed by the notification / production control device 140, a signal for the hit / result super-reach C is output to the monitoring device 600 during the confirmation display. The second storage area 606 of the monitoring device 600 is provided with a super-reach C-based number counter 636 corresponding to the hit signal corresponding to the super reach C signal, and the hit signal corresponding to the super reach C signal is input. If so, the number counter 636 per super reach C is updated (added).

  In the second storage area 606 described in detail above, the stored information can be erased based on the erasure operation by the hole manager or the like, whereas the first storage area 605 is erased. Is impossible.

  The notification / production control device 140 is connected to the output port of the monitoring device 600, and the information stored in the monitoring device 600 can be appropriately acquired for the notification / production control device 140. In the present embodiment, a configuration in which an effect mode is determined based on the value of the elapsed period measurement counter (accumulated period of power ON) and information acquired from the monitoring device 600 shown in the third embodiment, specifically One of the features is that the effect distribution table is switched. Here, with reference to FIG. 53, the distribution table switching process in the present embodiment will be described. It should be noted that the distribution table switching process shown in the present embodiment is configured to be restricted while the command response process based on the command from the main control device 162 is being executed. Incidentally, the distribution table switching process may be executed when the notification / production control device 140 is activated.

(Distribution table switching process)
In the distribution table switching process, first, in step S2301, it is determined whether or not the reference table is the second distribution table. If an affirmative determination is made in step S2301, the switching process is terminated.

  If a negative determination is made in step S2301, the process proceeds to step S2302. In step S2302, the value of the elapsed period measurement counter in the RAM 444 is updated (subtracted). After executing the process of step S2302, it is determined in step S2303 whether or not the cumulative power-on period is the second set period (corresponding to approximately two weeks). The “second setting period” shown in the present embodiment corresponds to the “setting period” in the third embodiment.

  In step S2303, it is determined by referring to the value of the elapsed period measurement counter whether or not the second set period is reached. If an affirmative determination is made in step S2303, the process proceeds to step S2304. After the switching process to the second distribution table is executed in step S2304, the distribution table switching process is terminated.

  If a negative determination is made in step S2303, the process proceeds to step S2305. In step S2305, it is determined whether the reference table is a special table. In this embodiment, a special distribution table is provided as an effect distribution table in addition to the first distribution table and the second distribution table. With regard to the special distribution table, the distribution ratio of Super Reach C corresponding to the out-of-range result is 0%, and the decrease in the distribution ratio of Super Reach C is the effect corresponding to the out-of-range result shown in FIG. The distribution table B1 is allocated to the distribution ratio of the normal reach B. For this reason, when the special table is referred to, the super reach C corresponding to the detachment result is not executed. The special allocation table corresponding to the winning result is the same as the effect distributing table A1 corresponding to the winning result shown in FIG. 48A, and the generation of super reach C is allowed.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S205, the distribution table switching process is terminated as it is. If a negative determination is made in step S2305, the process proceeds to step S2306. In step S2306, it is determined whether or not a super reach C corresponding to the detachment result has occurred. In other words, if the super reach C corresponding to the detachment result is set in the variation start process of the notification / production control device 140, an affirmative determination is made in step S2306. If an affirmative determination is made in step S2306, the process proceeds to step S2311. In step S2311, the switching process to the special distribution table is executed. In other words, if the super reach C corresponding to the detachment result occurs before the power ON period reaches the second set period, the execution of the super reach C corresponding to the detach result for the second time is avoided at least until the second set period is reached. Will be.

  If a negative determination is made in step S2306, the process proceeds to step S2307. In step S2307, it is determined whether or not the power ON period is equal to or longer than a first setting period (specifically, equivalent to one week) shorter than the second setting period. If a negative determination is made in step S2307, the distribution table switching process is terminated as it is.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S2307, the process proceeds to step S2308. In step S2308, a game number reading process is executed. In the game number reading process, the value of the game number counter 625 of the monitoring device 600 is referred to, and the number of games executed from the time of manufacture of the pachinko machine 10 to the present time is specified.

  After executing the process of step S2308, the process proceeds to step S2309, and a winning count read process is executed. In the winning number reading process, the value of the winning number counter 626 of the monitoring device 600 is referred to, and the number of games executed from the time of manufacture of the pachinko machine 10 to the present time is specified.

  In subsequent step S2310, it is determined whether or not the preceding switching condition is satisfied based on the number of games specified in step S2308 and the number of wins specified in step S2309. If a negative determination is made in step S2310, the process for switching the main distribution table is terminated as it is, and if an affirmative determination is made in step S2310, switching to the second distribution table is performed in step S2304. Then, the distribution table switching process is terminated.

  Here, the preceding switching condition will be described. In the present embodiment, there is a case where switching to the second distribution table is performed without waiting for the elapse of the second setting period. Specifically, after elapse of the first setting period, it is determined whether or not the advance switching condition is satisfied based on the determination reference information stored in the ROM 443. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 54 (a), the preceding switching condition is established when a large number of jackpots have occurred. The reference number of hits is set to increase as the number of game times being executed increases.

  In the case of experiencing a certain amount of jackpot, even if a super reach C corresponding to a missed result occurs, it is less likely to cause discomfort to the player. Therefore, even if switching to the second distribution table is performed, it is possible to secure a chance to generate Super Reach C while suitably suppressing this from causing a decrease in gaming motivation.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 54B, the relationship between the game flow and the reference table will be described.

  When the super reach C corresponding to the detachment result does not occur between the first setting period and the second setting period, and the advance switching condition is not satisfied between the first setting period and the second setting period (the condition was bad) In the case), as shown in FIG. 54 (b1), the reference table is switched from the first distribution table to the second distribution table at the timing when the second set period is reached.

  As shown in FIG. 54 (b2), when the succession switching condition is established between the first setting period and the second setting period when the big hits are continued (occurrence of consecutive houses) and the like, the second switching period is satisfied. Before the set period is reached, the reference table is switched from the first distribution table to the second distribution table. As a result, the restriction on the super reach C corresponding to the detachment result is lifted, and the occurrence chance of the super reach C is increased.

  When the super reach C corresponding to the outlier result occurs before the second set period is reached, as shown in FIG. 54 (b3), the reference table is moved from the first distribution table or the second distribution table to the special distribution. Switch to the table. As a result, the occurrence of the superreach C corresponding to the outlier result is avoided until the second set period is reached. That is, in the present embodiment, the occurrence of super reach C corresponding to a plurality of outlier results is avoided. In this way, by avoiding that the performance with a very high expectation level of the jackpot is missed many times, the player's attention to the pachinko machine 10 is weak, and the degree of attention to the game is reduced. Can be suppressed.

<Modification 1>
In the fourth embodiment, the elapsed period measurement counter is used to identify that a certain period has elapsed since the introduction of the new machine, and the reference table is switched based on the identification result. If the game period becomes longer, the number of jackpots will increase accordingly. In view of such circumstances, the reference table may be switched by the number of jackpots instead of the information of the elapsed period measurement counter. That is, the reference table may be switched from the first distribution table to the second distribution table when the number of jackpots reaches a predetermined number. Note that the number of jackpots can be specified from the value of the hit counter 626 of the monitoring device 600.

<Modification 2>
In the fourth embodiment, the elapsed period measurement counter is used to identify that a certain period has elapsed since the introduction of the new machine, and the reference table is switched based on the identification result. If the game period becomes longer, the number of games will increase accordingly. In view of such circumstances, the reference table may be switched according to the number of games instead of the information of the elapsed period measurement counter. That is, the reference table may be switched from the first distribution table to the second distribution table when the number of games reaches a predetermined number. The number of games can be specified from the value of the game number counter 625 of the monitoring device 600.

<Modification 3>
In the fourth embodiment, the elapsed period measurement counter is used to identify that a certain period has elapsed since the introduction of the new machine, and the reference table is switched based on the identification result. Instead of this, the reference table may be switched according to the operating time of the pachinko machine 10.

<Modification 4>
In the fourth embodiment, when the superreach C corresponding to the outlier result occurs before the second set period is reached, the reference table is switched to the special table as a trigger, and this switching is performed before switching. The reference table is executed regardless of whether the reference table is the first distribution table or the second distribution table. If this change is made and a super reach C corresponding to the outlier result occurs until the second set period is reached, switching to the special table is performed on condition that the reference table is the first distribution table. It is good also as a structure. As described above, when the second allocation table is a reference table before the second set period is reached, it is assumed that the preceding condition (good condition) is satisfied, and the super result corresponding to the outlier result is obtained. Even if reach C occurs, it is assumed that there is little concern that the player's willingness to play will greatly decrease.

<Fifth embodiment>
As shown in the fourth embodiment, the monitoring device 600 is used to monitor the main control device 162 and the like in order to improve the reliability of the pachinko machine 10 and strengthen the crime prevention function. Is preferable. In the present embodiment, one of the features is that the various effects are more suitably devised. Hereinafter, with reference to FIGS. 55 and 56, the configuration according to the above-described device will be described focusing on differences from the fourth embodiment. FIG. 55 is a developed perspective view of the pachinko machine 10, and FIG. 56 is a block diagram showing a monitoring device 600 and a configuration associated therewith. Note that description of the configuration common to the fourth embodiment is omitted.

  As already described, for the pachinko machine 10, the game ball launched from the game ball launching mechanism 110 is guided to the game area PE by the guide rail 100. The game balls that have flowed down the game area PE are discharged from the game area PE through various entrance parts such as the general prize opening 81 or the out-out 89, and the island of the game hall through a collection passage provided in the back part of the game area formation body 80a. Returned to equipment. Of the game balls launched from the game ball launching mechanism 110, those that could not reach the game area PE are returned to the player through the foul passage formed in the front door frame 14 (passage formation unit 45). .

  As shown in FIG. 55, the game ball launching mechanism 110 is provided with a launch detection sensor 701 that detects a game ball launched toward the game area PE. A foul ball passage of the passage forming unit 45 is provided with a foul detection sensor 702 that detects a game ball passing through the foul ball passage. A recovery detection sensor 703 for detecting a game ball discharged from the game area PE is disposed in the recovery passage provided in the back surface portion of the game board unit 80.

  Here, the recovery detection sensor 703 is arranged on the downstream side of the various entrance detection sensors 391a to 391f on the return path to the island facility, and the game balls that have passed through the entrance detection sensors 391a to 391f are recovered. It is comprised so that the detection sensor 703 may pass. That is, there is a slight time lag until the game ball that has passed through the ball entry detection sensors 391a to 391f passes through the collection detection sensor 703. Due to the presence of this time lag, for example, the game ball passes through the ball detection sensors 391a to 391f, and the game ball is detected as a collection detection sensor with respect to the timing when the information is input to the main controller 162 and the monitoring device 600. The timing at which a signal indicating the fact passing through 703 is input to the monitoring device 600 is delayed.

  As shown in FIG. 56, the detection sensor 701 for firing, the detection sensor 702 for fouling, and the detection sensor 703 for recovery are connected to the monitoring device 600. In the MPU 602 of the monitoring device 600, the detection sensors 701 to 703 Based on the signal, the presence / absence of the passing of the game ball is specified, and based on the specification result, it is possible to monitor whether or not the game ball is present in the game area PE. And it is the structure which identifies the right or wrong of the signal which concerns on the incoming ball inputted from the main controller 162 based on the monitoring result. Here, with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 57, a winning monitoring process executed by the MPU 602 of the monitoring apparatus 600 will be described. The winning monitoring process constitutes a part of a periodic process executed by the MPU 602 of the monitoring apparatus 600 at a regular cycle (for example, 0.2 sec cycle).

(Prize monitoring process)
In the winning monitoring process, first, in step S2401, it is determined whether or not a detection signal is received from the detection sensors 701 to 703. If a positive determination is made in step S2401, the process proceeds to step S2402. In step S2402, corresponding ones of the supply number counter 652 and the discharge number counter 653 provided in the information acquisition unit 603 of the MPU 602 are updated. Specifically, when a detection signal is received from the firing detection sensor 701, the supply number counter 652 is incremented by “1”, and when a detection signal is received from the foul detection sensor 702, the supply number counter 652 is set to “ 1 ”is subtracted, and when the detection signal is received from the collection detection sensor 703, the discharge number counter 653 is incremented by“ 1 ”.

  After executing the update process of step S2402, or when an affirmative determination is made in step S2401, the process proceeds to step S2403. In step S2403, it is determined whether or not the value obtained by subtracting the number of game balls discharged from the game area PE from the game balls supplied to the game area PE is “0” or more. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value obtained by subtracting the value of the discharge number counter 653 from the value of the supply number counter 652 is “0” or more.

  If a positive determination is made in step S2403, the process proceeds to step S2404. In step S2404, it is determined whether or not winning occurrence information is received from main controller 162. Note that the information acquisition unit 603 has a ring buffer 651 that stores information (including winning information) from the main control device 162 as needed, and the ring buffer 651 stores information stored when information is read out. Is configured to be erased.

  If a positive determination is made in step S2404, the process proceeds to step S2405. In step S2405, the provisional counters 654 to 657 provided in the information acquisition unit 603 of the MPU 602 are updated (added) corresponding to the current information. Specifically, if the information received this time corresponds to a winning to the upper working port 83a, the upper working port provisional counter 654 is incremented by “1”, and the information received this time is lower working port 83b. If the information received this time corresponds to winning in the general winning opening 81, the general counter 655 for the lower working port is incremented by "1". If the winning prize provisional counter 656 is incremented by “1” and the information received this time corresponds to winning a prize to the variable prize winning device 82 (big prize opening), the big prize opening provisional counter 657 is set to “1”. "to add.

  After performing the process of step S2405 or when making a negative determination in step S2404, the process proceeds to step S2406. In step S2406, it is determined whether or not “0” is obtained by subtracting the number of game balls discharged from the game area PE from the game balls supplied to the game area PE. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value obtained by subtracting the value of the discharge number counter 653 from the value of the supply number counter 652 is “0” or more. If a negative determination is made in step S2406, the main prize monitoring process is terminated as it is. If a positive determination is made in step S2406, the process proceeds to step S2407. In step S2407, a winning counter updating process (addition process) is executed.

  In the winning number counter updating process, first, the values of the provisional counters 654 to 657 are specified, and the specified values are added to the corresponding winning number counters 621 to 624. Specifically, the value of the upper working port provisional counter 654 is added to the upper working port winning number counter 621, and the value of the lower working port provisional counter 655 is added to the lower working port winning number counter 622. Then, the value of the general winning opening provisional counter 656 is added to the winning prize counter 623 for the general winning opening, and the value of the temporary winning counter provisional counter 657 is added to the winning prize counter 624 for the large winning opening.

  Thereafter, the temporary counters 654 to 657 are cleared to 0 in step S2408, and the winning prize monitoring process is terminated.

  Returning to the description of step S2403, if a negative determination is made in step S2403, that is, a value obtained by subtracting the number of game balls discharged from the game area PE from the game balls supplied to the game area PE is more than “0”. If it is smaller (if the number of game balls discharged exceeds the number of supplied game balls), the process proceeds to step S2409. In step S2409, it is determined whether or not winning information has been received from the main controller 162. If a negative determination is made in step S2409, the main winning monitoring process is terminated. If an affirmative determination is made in step S2409, the process proceeds to step S2410.

  In step S2410, addition processing of an error counter 627 provided in the storage unit 604 (first storage area 605) of the MPU 602 is executed, and abnormality notification processing is executed in step S2411. In the abnormality notification process, information indicating that abnormality notification should be executed is output to the notification / production control device 140. The notification / production control device 140 performs abnormality notification based on the reception of this information.

  Here, with reference to the timing chart of FIG. 58, the relationship between the flow of the game and the winning number monitoring will be supplementarily described.

  In the example shown in FIG. 58 (a), the number of game balls supplied to the game area PE at the timing of tg1 is greater than the number of game balls discharged from the game area PE. That is, a game ball exists in the game area PE. Under the circumstances, when winnings are made to various winning parts such as the general winning opening 81, the information is input from the main controller 162 to the monitoring device 600. In the monitoring device 600, these pieces of information are stored in the temporary counters 654 to 657.

  At the timing tg2, all game balls are discharged from the game area PE, and the number of game balls supplied to the game area PE matches the number of game balls discharged from the game area PE. At this timing, the values stored in the temporary counters 654 to 657 are added to the winning number counters 621 to 624. In the example of FIG. 58 (a), information indicating that five winnings have occurred for the upper operating port 83a is stored in the temporary counter for upper operating port 654, and the upper operating port is based on this stored information. "5" is added to the winning prize counter 621.

  If an abnormality such as a game ball remaining in the game area PE occurs, the movement of information from the temporary counters 654 to 657 to the winning number counters 621 to 624 is avoided. Incidentally, in the present embodiment, the information stored in the temporary counters 654 to 657 is held for a predetermined period until the abnormality is resolved, and when the abnormality is resolved within the predetermined period, the temporary counters 654 to 657 are stored. When the information moves from the winning number counters 621 to 624 and the abnormality is not resolved within the predetermined period, the information stored in the temporary counters 654 to 657 is added to the error counter 627 (the temporary counter 654 to 657 information is deleted).

  In the example shown in FIG. 58 (b), winning detection information is input from the main controller 162 at the timing of th1. However, at the timing of th1, the difference between the number of game balls supplied to the game area PE and the number of game balls discharged from the game area PE is “0”, and there is a game ball in the game area PE. Absent. In this case, addition of temporary counters 654 to 657 based on information from main controller 162 is avoided, and error counter 627 is added. At this time, information indicating that abnormality notification should be executed is transmitted to the notification / production control device 140.

  At the timing of th2 when the launch of the game ball is started, the number of game balls supplied to the game area PE exceeds the number of game balls discharged from the game area PE. That is, a game ball exists in the game area PE. Under the circumstances, when winnings are made to various winning parts such as the general winning opening 81, the information is input from the main controller 162 to the monitoring device 600. In the monitoring device 600, these pieces of information are stored in the temporary counters 654 to 657.

  At the timing of th3 after the launch of the game ball, all game balls are discharged from the game area PE, and the number of game balls supplied to the game area PE matches the number of game balls discharged from the game area PE. To do. At this timing, the values stored in the temporary counters 654 to 657 are added to the winning number counters 621 to 624. In the example of FIG. 58 (b), information indicating that three winnings have occurred for the upper operating port 83a is stored in the temporary counter for upper operating port 654, and the upper operating port is based on this stored information. "3" is added to the winning prize counter 621.

  At the timing of th4 when the game ball is not fired, the number of game balls discharged from the game area PE exceeds the number of game balls supplied to the game area PE. Such an event is an event that does not occur when a game is played normally. When information indicating a winning is input from the main controller 162 at the timing of th4, addition of the temporary counters 654 to 657 is avoided, and an error counter 627 is added. At this time, information indicating that abnormality notification should be executed is transmitted to the notification / production control device 140.

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

  The number of game balls supplied to the game area PE and the number of game balls discharged from the game area are specified, and the winning information (winning information) acquired from the main control device 162 is the winning number counter 621-1 of the storage unit 604. Whether to store in 624 is determined based on the specific result. With such a configuration, it is possible to identify abnormal information such as the occurrence of a ball entering the ball entry portion such as the operating port 83b in a situation where no game is being performed, for example, in the storage portion 604. The certainty of the stored information can be improved. Thereby, it can contribute to the improvement of the reliability and crime prevention of the operation of the gaming machine.

  When an operation failure or the like occurs in the main control device 162 to be monitored, the reliability can be lowered by making a determination (determination) of success or failure by relying on information from the main control device 162. In this regard, as shown in the present embodiment, if the configuration is such that the success / failure is monitored based on information (detection information) input to the monitoring device 600 without passing through the main control device 162, the monitoring device 600 accumulates it. The reliability of information can be improved.

  In addition, when the control device is replaced with an unauthorized one, information (detection information) for determining success or failure is input to the monitoring device via the control device. This information itself is likely to be falsified. In view of such circumstances, the configuration described in this embodiment is a preferable configuration for improving the crime prevention function.

  It is difficult to accurately determine the accuracy of information acquired from the main control device 162. Therefore, as shown in the present embodiment, for example, information acquired in a situation where a game is being performed is temporarily reserved, and when the game is terminated or interrupted, If the configuration is such that the information being retained is stored when it is normally performed (that is, when the difference becomes 0), the probability of the information accumulated in the storage unit 604 can be preferably improved.

  With regard to information lacking reliability, it is possible to erase the passage of a predetermined period while the storage in the storage unit 604 (specifically, the winning number counters 621 to 624) is reserved. As a result, it is possible to avoid accumulation of information with low reliability in the storage unit and to prevent the influence of information with low reliability from reaching the entire accumulated information.

  If it is specified that the supply number exceeds the discharge number, it is considered that some abnormality has occurred in the gaming machine. Therefore, information acquired under such circumstances is stored in the storage unit 604 (winning number counters 621 to 624) by removing it from the storage target in the storage unit 604 (winning number counters 621 to 624). It is possible to suppress a decrease in the accuracy of the information being processed.

  If information indicating that a ball has entered is obtained in a situation where it is specified that the number of supplies and the number of discharges match, it is assumed that some abnormality has occurred in the gaming machine. The Therefore, the information acquired in such a situation is excluded from the storage target in the storage unit 604 (winning number counters 621 to 624), thereby reducing the probability of the information stored in the storage unit. Can be suppressed.

  If the supply number and the discharge number are specified from the passing information of the game balls at the entrance and exit of the game area PE, a part of the technical idea shown in the present embodiment can be realized. However, when the sensors for realizing such a function are collected in the game area PE (game board unit 80), there arises a problem that access to the sensor for an unauthorized purpose becomes easy, for example. In this regard, in the configuration shown in the present embodiment, the problem relating to the above arrangement can be overcome by adding a sensor to the game ball launching means. In such a configuration, the launched game ball cannot always reach the game area. Therefore, the reliability of information obtained by the presence or absence of game balls remaining in the game area, etc., by specifying the difference between the number of supplies and the number of discharges in consideration of game balls (foul balls) that could not reach the game area It is possible to favorably secure the function of determining

<Modification 1>
In the fifth embodiment, the firing detection sensor 701 for detecting the game ball launched by the game ball launching mechanism 110 is provided, and the foul detection sensor 702 is used in combination with the occurrence of the foul ball. However, the arrangement of the detection sensor is arbitrary as long as the game ball supplied to the game area PE can be detected. For example, a detection sensor may be provided near the entrance of the game area PE (for example, a ball return prevention mechanism).

<Modification 2>
In the fifth embodiment, the winning information from the main controller 162 is stored in the temporary counters 654 to 657, and the information is transferred from the temporary counters 654 to 657 to the winning number counters 621 to 624. It is not limited to this. The provisional counters 654 to 657 may be omitted, and the winning number counters 621 to 624 may be added when receiving the winning information when the adding condition relating to the supply number and the discharging number is satisfied.

<Modification 3>
In the fifth embodiment, the information stored in the monitoring device 600 can be displayed on the display screen 253a of the symbol display device 253, but if the stored information can be confirmed, The configuration related to such information confirmation is arbitrary. For example, the monitoring device 600 may be provided with a display unit for displaying information.

<Modification 4>
In the fifth embodiment, the information stored in the second storage area 606 of the storage unit 604 is erased based on a predetermined operation. However, the information erasing function based on the predetermined operation is not provided. It is also possible.

<Modification 5>
In the fifth embodiment, the launch detection sensor 701, the foul detection sensor 702, and the recovery detection sensor 703 are connected to the monitoring device 600. However, these detection sensors 701 to 703 are connected to the main control device 162. The detection signal may be input to the monitoring device 600 through the main control device 162.

<Other embodiments>
In addition, it is not limited to the description content of each embodiment mentioned above, For example, you may implement as follows. Incidentally, each of the following configurations may be individually applied to each of the above embodiments, or a part or all of them may be combined and applied to each of the above embodiments. It is also possible to arbitrarily combine all or some of the various configurations shown in the above embodiments. In this case, it is preferable that the technical significance (effects to be exerted) of the components to be combined is ensured. Each of the following configurations may be applied individually to a new configuration that is a combination of the embodiments, or a part or all of the configurations may be applied in combination.

  (1) In each of the above embodiments, the game balls launched to the right route in the game area PE are configured to avoid entering the upper operation port 83a, but the present invention is not limited to this. It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which a game ball launched to the right route is allowed to enter the upper working port 83a.

  (2) It is good also as a structure which performs the game round based on the entrance to the upper action | operation opening 83a, and the game round based on the entrance to the lower action | operation opening 83b in parallel. For example, when the holding information based on the entry into the upper operation port 83a and the holding information based on the entry into the lower operation port 83b coexist, the symbol corresponding to the holding information applied to the upper operation port 83a It is also possible to form a variable display area and a variable display area of a symbol corresponding to the hold information applied to the lower operation port 83b in the display screen 253a, and perform both variable displays in parallel in each of the variable display areas. Good.

  (3) In each of the above-described embodiments, the holding information relating to the upper working port 83a (corresponding to “the entrance part”) and the holding information relating to the lower working port 83b (corresponding to the “entrance part”) are sequentially ( It was set as the structure which digests alternately), and it was set as the structure digested in the order in which the incoming ball generate | occur | produced specifically. It is also possible to change this as follows. That is, it is possible to preferentially digest either the hold information related to the upper operating port 83a or the hold information related to the lower operating port 83b. For example, if a difference in the degree of advantage is set between the lottery related to the upper operating port 83a (holding information) and the lottery related to the lower operating port 83b, the operating port set to be advantageous to the player It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which such hold information is preferentially digested.

  In each of the above-described embodiments, the upper operation port 83a and the lower operation port 83b are provided as the “ball-entrance portions”. However, the number of operation ports does not necessarily have to be plural. Also good.

  (4) In the above embodiment, the notification / production control device 140 and the display control device 410 are provided separately. However, one control device that integrates the functions of these control devices 140 and 410 may be provided.

  (5) In the fourth and fifth embodiments, the monitoring device 600 is provided separately from the main control device 162. However, the main control device 162 may have the function of the monitoring device 600.

  (6) The pachinko machine 10 shown in each of the above embodiments may be provided with initial setting operation means for performing initial settings for introducing a new machine. For example, when the initial setting operation is performed, the elapsed period measurement counter is initialized, so that it is possible to suitably specify the elapsed period since the introduction of the new machine.

  (7) Other types of pachinko machines different from the above-described embodiments, such as pachinko machines that release a predetermined number of times when a game ball enters a specific area of a special device, or games in a specific area of a special device The present invention can also be applied to a pachinko machine that generates a big hit when a ball enters, a pachinko machine equipped with another accessory, an arrangement ball machine, a sparrow ball, and the like.

  Also, a non-ball-type gaming machine, for example, a plurality of reels with a plurality of types of symbols attached in the circumferential direction, starts rotation of the reel by inserting a medal and operating a start lever, and a stop switch is operated. The present invention also relates to a slot machine that gives a player a privilege such as paying out medals when a specific symbol or a combination of specific symbols is established on an effective line that can be visually recognized from the display window after the reel stops. Can be applied.

  Further, the gaming machine main body 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 Each Embodiment>
Hereinafter, the characteristics of the invention group extracted from each of the above-described embodiments will be described while showing effects and the like as necessary. In the following, for ease of understanding, the corresponding configuration in the above embodiment is appropriately shown in parentheses, but is not limited to the specific configuration shown in parentheses.

<Feature A group>
The following feature A group is: “There is a game machine such as a pachinko machine having a picture display device that displays a picture on a display screen in a variable manner. In this type of game machine, for example, it is provided in a game area. In response to a winning at the operating opening, a lottery is performed as to whether or not a specific gaming state advantageous to the player, such as a winning state, is generated, and a variation display of the pattern is started. Regarding the background technology that a specific picture combination or the like is finally stopped and displayed on the display screen, and the gaming state shifts to the specific gaming state (for example, Patent Document 1), “in recent years, the degree of attention to gaming has been increased. However, there is still room for improvement in the construction of the gaming machine in order to improve the degree of attention to the game. ” It is those that have been.

Feature A1. A starting pitching portion (operating ports 83a, 83b) provided in the game area (game area PE);
Information acquisition means for acquiring special information (holding information) based on the entry to the starting pitching unit (function of acquiring hold information in the MPU 402 of the main control device 162);
Acquisition information storage means (function of storing the hold information in the MPU 402 of the main control device 162) capable of storing a plurality of special information acquired by the information acquisition means;
Determination means for sequentially determining whether or not the special information stored in the acquired information storage means corresponds to predetermined determination information (for example, winning information) (a determination process such as success / failure determination processing by the MPU 402 of the main control device 162). Function to be executed)
As a gaming state, a first gaming state (for example, a normal gaming state corresponding to a low frequency support mode) and a second gaming state (for example, a normal gaming state corresponding to a high frequency support mode and execution of opening / closing) that are more advantageous to the player than the first gaming state. Mode), and
When the determination result by the determination means is a determination result (for example, a winning result) corresponding to predetermined determination information (for example, a game state transition means for shifting the gaming state to the second gaming state (game by the MPU 402 of the main control device 162). State transition process), and
When the gaming state is at least the second gaming state, a signal output means for outputting a predetermined signal (for example, an external signal B) that can specify that the second gaming state is established to the outside of the gaming machine (main A function of outputting an external signal by the control device 162),
The signal output means includes
An output start means (a function for starting output of the external signal B in the main controller 162) for starting output of the predetermined signal when the gaming state becomes the second gaming state;
When the gaming state shifts from the second gaming state to the first gaming state, output stop means for stopping the output of the predetermined signal (for example, the output of the external signal B in the external output terminal plate 213 and the main controller 162) Function to stop),
When the gaming state shifts from the second gaming state to the first gaming state, the special information stored in the acquired information storage means includes special information corresponding to the predetermined determination information. And a stop avoidance means (a function of extending the output of the external signal B in the main control device 162) for avoiding the stop of the output of the predetermined signal by the output stop means. Machine.

  According to the feature A1, in the second gaming state advantageous to the player, a predetermined signal is output from the gaming machine to the outside of the gaming machine (for example, an external device such as a data display). Here, when the special information stored in the acquired information storage means when the transition from the second gaming state to the first gaming state includes information corresponding to the predetermined determination information (winning information), the game As the game progresses, the game state transitions again to the second gaming state. Thus, in the case of returning to the second gaming state immediately after the transition from the second gaming state to the first gaming state, the output stop of the predetermined signal accompanying the transition to the first gaming state is avoided, The output of the predetermined signal is continued. As a result, the external device is recognized as if the second gaming state continues. In the configuration in which information such as data display corresponding to the second gaming state is provided on the basis of the predetermined signal by the external device, the predetermined signal is displayed when the external device quickly returns to the second gaming state across the first gaming state. By avoiding the output stop and extending the output period of the predetermined signal, it is possible to promote the continuation of information provision corresponding to the second gaming state. If the output of the predetermined signal is devised in this way, it is possible to prompt information provision in accordance with a large game flow. Thereby, it can contribute to the improvement of the attention degree to a game.

Note that the configuration shown in this feature is “special information (holding information) based on the starting ball entering portion (operating ports 83a, 83b) provided in the game area (game area PE) and the starting ball entering portion. ) To acquire information (function to acquire hold information in the MPU 402 of the main control device 162);
The acquisition information storage means (function to store the hold information in the MPU 402 of the main control device 162) capable of storing a plurality of special information acquired by the information acquisition means, and the special information stored in the acquisition information storage means A determination means for sequentially determining whether or not the information corresponds to predetermined determination information (e.g., winning information) (a function for executing a determination processing or the like in the MPU 402 of the main control device 162); A gaming state (for example, a normal gaming state compatible with the low frequency support mode) and a second gaming state (for example, a normal gaming state compatible with the high frequency support mode) that is more advantageous to the player than the first gaming state; When the gaming state is at least the second gaming state, a predetermined signal (for example, an external signal B) that can specify that the second gaming state is set is output to the external device. Signal output means (function of outputting an external signal in the main controller 162), and the signal output means starts output of the predetermined signal when the gaming state becomes the second gaming state Means (function for starting the output of the external signal B in the main controller 162) and output stop means for stopping the output of the predetermined signal when the gaming state shifts from the second gaming state to the first gaming state (The function of stopping the output of the external signal B in the main controller 162) and the special information stored in the acquired information storage means when the gaming state shifts from the second gaming state to the first gaming state Stop avoidance means for avoiding the stop by the output stop means (external signal in the main controller 162) when the information includes special information corresponding to the predetermined determination information Gaming machine characterized in that it has the functions) and extending the output. Can also be used.

  Feature A2. The signal output means is configured to output the predetermined signal to an external device (for example, the hall computer HC or the game information display device 500) installed outside the gaming machine and capable of displaying information related to the game according to the gaming state. The gaming machine according to Feature A1, characterized in that

  As shown in this feature, according to the configuration in which the predetermined signal is output to the external device capable of displaying information related to the game according to the game state, the effect shown in the feature A1 can be preferably exhibited.

  Feature A3. The signal output means is configured to continue outputting the predetermined signal at least until the next game state is entered when the stop is avoided by the stop avoidance means. The gaming machine according to feature A1 or feature A2.

  For example, in a configuration in which information such as data display corresponding to the second gaming state is provided based on a predetermined signal in an external device, a series of information can be provided over a plurality of second gaming states. . In other words, by setting the predetermined signal so as not to be divided when quickly returning to the second gaming state across the first gaming state, the display of the external device is urged to match the general flow of the game. be able to. If the output of the predetermined signal is devised in this way, it is possible to prevent the information provided to the player from being divided and contribute to the improvement in the degree of attention to the game.

Feature A4. A starting pitching portion (operating ports 83a, 83b) provided in the game area (game area PE);
Information acquisition means for acquiring special information (holding information) based on the entry to the starting pitching unit (function of acquiring hold information in the MPU 402 of the main control device 162);
Acquisition information storage means (function of storing the hold information in the MPU 402 of the main control device 162) capable of storing a plurality of special information acquired by the information acquisition means;
Determination means for sequentially determining whether or not the special information stored in the acquired information storage means corresponds to predetermined determination information (for example, winning information) (a determination process such as success / failure determination processing by the MPU 402 of the main control device 162). Function to be executed)
As a gaming state, a first gaming state (for example, a normal gaming state corresponding to a low frequency support mode) and a second gaming state (for example, a normal gaming state corresponding to a high frequency support mode and execution of opening / closing) that are more advantageous to the player than the first gaming state. Mode), and
When the gaming state is at least the second gaming state, signal output means for outputting a predetermined signal (for example, the external signal B) to the outside of the gaming machine (for example, the external output terminal plate 213 and the main controller 162 outputs an external signal) Output function)
The signal output means sets an output stop timing of the predetermined signal based on the special information stored in the acquired information storage means when the gaming state shifts from the second gaming state to the first gaming state. A gaming machine comprising output stop timing determining means for determining.

  In an island facility such as a game hall, for example, a game system is constructed by linking an external device such as a data display device attached to the game machine with a game machine, and various data such as the number of hits are provided to the player. As a result, the convenience of the player may be improved. The player can confirm the flow of the game, the winning history, etc. from the provided data.

  In a configuration in which a predetermined signal is output from the gaming machine to the outside of the gaming machine (for example, an external device such as a data display) in the second gaming state advantageous to the player as shown in this feature, the predetermined signal is By specifying the gaming state based on the information, it is possible to change the information provision pattern or the like according to the gaming state, and it is possible to more suitably exhibit the information provision function. For example, the player's satisfaction can be improved by displaying the number of consecutive wins (the so-called number of consecutive resorts) in a gaming state (second gaming state) advantageous to the player.

  Here, in the configuration shown in this feature, the output stop timing of the predetermined signal is determined based on the special information stored in the acquired information storage means when the second gaming state is shifted to the first gaming state. . If special information is stored, there is a possibility of shifting to the second gaming state based on the special information. If the timing for stopping the output of the predetermined signal can be changed as described above, the second gaming state is changed. When repeated, it is possible to prompt the external device to provide information linked in the second and previous gaming states. In this way, it is preferable to be able to provide information in line with a large flow of games in order to improve the degree of attention to games.

Feature A5. A starting ball entering portion (operating port 83b) provided in a game area (game area PE) and switchable between a receiving state in which a game ball can enter and a non-accepting state in which the ball cannot enter;
Switching means (electric accessory 91) for switching the starting pitching portion between the receiving state and the non-receiving state;
Information acquisition means for acquiring special information (holding information) based on the entry to the starting pitching unit (function of acquiring hold information in the MPU 402 of the main control device 162);
Acquisition information storage means (function of storing the hold information in the MPU 402 of the main control device 162) capable of storing a plurality of special information acquired by the information acquisition means;
Determination means for sequentially determining whether or not the special information stored in the acquired information storage means corresponds to predetermined determination information (for example, winning information) (a determination process such as success / failure determination processing by the MPU 402 of the main control device 162). Function to execute)
A pattern display means (symbol display device 253) having a display unit (display screen 253a) capable of variably displaying a pattern;
Prior to the determination being performed by the determination unit or based on the determination being performed by the determination unit, the variable display of the pattern is started in the pattern display unit, and a stop result corresponding to the determination result The game display is terminated once so that the variable display is terminated in such a manner that the picture of each game time is variably displayed according to the special information stored in the acquired information storage means. Game times control means for controlling the pattern display means;
When the determination result by the determination means is a determination result (for example, a winning result) corresponding to predetermined determination information, the game state transition means (for the main controller 162) that shifts the gaming state to a special gaming state (for example, opening / closing execution mode). MPU 402 has a function to execute a game state transition process)
As the switching mode by the switching means, a first switching mode and a second switching mode that is more likely to be in the acceptance state than the first switching mode are set,
A signal output means for outputting a predetermined signal when the switching mode by the switching means is the second switching mode;
The signal output means sets an output stop timing of the predetermined signal based on the special information stored in the acquired information storage means when the switching mode is switched from the second switching mode to the first switching mode. A gaming machine comprising output stop timing determining means for determining.

  In an island facility such as a game hall, for example, a game system is constructed by linking an external device such as a data display device attached to the game machine with a game machine, and various data such as the number of hits are provided to the player. As a result, the convenience of the player may be improved. The player can confirm the flow of the game, the winning history, etc. from the provided data.

  In a configuration in which a predetermined signal is output from the gaming machine to the outside of the gaming machine (for example, an external device such as a data display) in the second switching mode advantageous to the player as shown in this feature, the predetermined signal is By specifying the gaming state based on the information, it is possible to change the information provision pattern or the like according to the gaming state, and it is possible to more suitably exhibit the information provision function. For example, it is possible to improve the player's satisfaction by displaying the number of consecutive wins (so-called number of consecutive resorts) in the second switching mode advantageous to the player.

  Here, in the configuration shown in this feature, the output stop timing of the predetermined signal is determined based on the special information stored in the acquired information storage unit when shifting from the second switching mode to the first switching mode. . If special information is stored, there is a possibility of shifting to the second switching mode based on the special information. If the output stop timing of the predetermined signal can be changed as described above, the second switching mode is When repeated, it is possible to prompt the external device to provide information linked in the second switching mode before and after. In this way, it is preferable to be able to provide information in line with a large flow of games in order to improve the degree of attention to games.

  In addition, the structure shown in this feature is provided as “a game start area (game area PE) provided with a start ball entrance (operating port) that can be switched between an accepting state in which a game ball can enter and a non-accepting state in which it is impossible to enter. 83b), switching means (electrical accessory 91) for switching the start ball entering part to the accepting state and the non-accepting state, and obtaining special information (holding information) based on the ball entering the start ball entering part Information acquisition means (function of acquiring hold information by the MPU 402 of the main control device 162) and acquisition information storage means (in the MPU 402 of the main control device 162) capable of storing a plurality of special information acquired by the information acquisition means. (Holding information storage function) and determination means (main control device 162) for sequentially determining whether or not the special information stored in the acquired information storage means corresponds to predetermined determination information (for example, winning information). MP A function that executes a determination process in 402) and a determination result by the determination means is a determination result corresponding to predetermined determination information (for example, a winning result), the gaming state is changed to a special gaming state (for example, an opening / closing execution mode). ) And a game state transition means (function to execute a game state transition process in the MPU 402 of the main control device 162). As a switching mode by the switching means, the first switching mode and the first switching mode The second switching mode that is likely to be in the acceptance state is set, and when the switching mode by the switching means is the second switching mode, signal output means for outputting a predetermined signal is provided, and the signal output means Is stored in the acquired information storage means when the switching mode is switched from the second switching mode to the first switching mode. It is also possible that the gaming machine. ", Characterized in that an output stop timing determination means for determining the output stop timing of the predetermined signal based on the information.

Feature A6. Information corresponding to the determination result in a case where the predetermined special information stored in the acquired information storage unit is a determination target by the determination unit, the information before the predetermined special information is the target of the determination Provided with a destination specifying means (a function for executing a hold notice process in the MPU 402 of the main control device 162) for specifying at a timing,
The output stop timing determining means is
If the special information stored in the acquired information storage means does not include special information corresponding to the predetermined determination information under the situation of shifting from the second switching mode to the first switching mode, the first First determining means for determining the output stop timing so as to stop the output of the predetermined signal in accordance with the transition to the one switching mode;
When the special information stored in the acquired information storage means includes special information corresponding to the predetermined determination information in a situation where the second switching mode shifts to the first switching mode, the predetermined The gaming machine according to feature A5, further comprising second determining means for determining the output stop timing so as to extend the output of the signal.

  As described above, in the second switching mode, it is easy to enter the starting entrance part. The special information acquired during the second switching mode is assumed to have benefited from the second switching mode. That is, it is considered that it is clear that the special information corresponding to the predetermined determination information is acquired under the benefit of the second switching mode even when the mode is shifted to the first switching mode. In such a case, it can be understood that the player has acquired the special information corresponding to the predetermined determination information in the second switching mode, so that the display of the external device deviates from the player's own image. It is assumed that a sense of discomfort will increase. Therefore, when the stored special information corresponds to the predetermined determination information, the effect indicated by the feature A5 can be preferably exhibited by adopting a configuration in which the output of the predetermined signal is extended.

  Feature A7. The second determination unit includes special information corresponding to the predetermined determination information in the special information stored in the acquired information storage unit under the situation of shifting from the second switching mode to the first switching mode. The output stop timing is determined such that the output of the predetermined signal is continued until at least the game times related to the special information are completed. A gaming machine according to A6.

  As shown in the feature A7, the technical idea shown in the feature A5 and the like can be suitably realized if the output of the predetermined signal is extended until at least the game times related to the predetermined determination information are completed.

Feature A8. The output stop timing determining means, when the special information is stored in the acquired information storage means under the situation of shifting from the second switching mode to the first switching mode, the predetermined information in the special information Third determination means for determining the output stop timing so that the output of the predetermined signal is extended based on the establishment of a predetermined extension condition even when special information corresponding to the determination information is not included; Have
The first determination unit is configured to store the special information in the acquired information storage unit when the special information is not stored in the acquired information storage unit in a situation where the second switching mode shifts to the first switching mode. A configuration for determining the output stop timing so as to stop the output of the predetermined signal in accordance with the transition to the first switching mode when the predetermined extension condition is not satisfied although the information is stored. The gaming machine according to Feature A6 or Feature A7, wherein

  For example, it may be a hindrance to improve the level of attention to the game that the player understands the development of the subsequent game based on the display contents of the external device before the game result is announced on the gaming machine. Can be. In this regard, as shown in this feature, even if special information corresponding to the predetermined determination information is not included, the configuration in which the output extension of the predetermined signal can be extended can prevent the occurrence of the inconvenience. It can suppress suitably.

  Feature A9. The output stop timing determining means, when special information is stored in the acquired information storage means under the situation of shifting from the second switching mode to the first switching mode, at least the special information stored therein The gaming machine according to feature A5, further comprising means for determining the output stop timing by extending the output of the predetermined signal until the gaming round according to the above is completed.

  For example, it may be a hindrance to improve the level of attention to the game that the player understands the development of the subsequent game based on the display contents of the external device before the game result is announced on the gaming machine. Can be. In this regard, as shown in this feature, when the special information is stored at the timing of shifting from the second switching mode to the first switching mode, at least a predetermined signal is output until the game times related to the special information are completed. The occurrence of the inconvenience can be suitably suppressed by extending the output.

Feature A10. The starting ball entering part is a second starting ball entering part,
Provided in the game area (game area PE), provided with a first start ball entering portion (operating ports 83a, 83b) into which a game ball can enter,
The information acquisition means is configured to acquire special information (holding information) based on the entrance to the first start entrance part and the second start entrance part,
In the case where special information acquired based on the entry into the second start entrance ball is stored in the acquisition information storage unit, the determination unit is configured to enter the first start entrance portion. Regardless of whether or not the special information acquired based on the stored information, it is configured to perform the determination on the special information acquired based on the entry to the second starting entry,
When the stop timing determination means shifts from the second switching mode to the first switching mode, the game times related to the special information acquired based on at least the entry to the second starting entry portion are completed. The game machine according to feature A5, further comprising means for determining the output stop timing so as to extend the output of the predetermined signal until such time.

  When the second start ball entering part is switched from the accepting state to the non-accepting state in accordance with the transition from the second switching mode to the first switching mode, the second starting is performed until the switching to the non-accepting state is completed. A game ball can enter the entrance part. Since it can be said that such a ball is also generated due to the benefit of the second switching mode, if the output of the predetermined signal is extended until this special information is digested, the technique shown in the feature A5 The ideal idea can be embodied appropriately.

<Feature B group>
The following feature B group is: “Some gaming machines such as pachinko machines have a picture display device that displays a picture on a display screen in a variable manner. In this type of gaming machine, for example, it is provided in a gaming area. In response to a winning at the operating opening, a lottery is performed as to whether or not a specific gaming state advantageous to the player, such as a winning state, is generated, and a variation display of the pattern is started. Regarding the background technology that a specific picture combination or the like is finally stopped and displayed on the display screen, and the gaming state shifts to the specific gaming state (for example, Patent Document 1), “in recent years, the degree of attention to gaming has been increased. However, there is still room for improvement in the construction of the gaming machine in order to improve the degree of attention to the game. ” It is those that have been.

Feature B1. A gaming machine having a gaming board (gaming board unit 80) in which a gaming area (game area PE) is formed,
A starting ball entering portion (operating ports 83a, 83b) provided in the game area and into which a game ball enters;
Information acquisition means for acquiring special information (holding information) based on the entry to the starting pitching unit (function of acquiring hold information in the MPU 402 of the main control device 162);
Acquisition information storage means (function of storing the hold information in the MPU 402 of the main control device 162) capable of storing a plurality of special information acquired by the information acquisition means;
Determination means for sequentially determining whether or not the special information stored in the acquired information storage means corresponds to predetermined determination information (for example, winning information) (a determination process such as success / failure determination processing by the MPU 402 of the main control device 162). Function to execute)
A pattern display means (symbol display device 253) having a display unit (display screen 253a) capable of variably displaying a pattern;
Prior to the determination being performed by the determination unit or based on the determination being performed by the determination unit, the variable display of the pattern is started in the pattern display unit, and a stop result corresponding to the determination result The game display is terminated once so that the variable display is terminated in such a manner that the picture of each game time is variably displayed according to the special information stored in the acquired information storage means. Game times control means for controlling the pattern display means;
When the determination result by the determination means is a determination result (for example, a winning result) corresponding to predetermined determination information, the game state transition means (for the main controller 162) that shifts the gaming state to a special gaming state (for example, opening / closing execution mode). A function of executing a game state transition process in the MPU 402),
A variable pitching portion (variable winning device 82) that is provided in the gaming area and can be switched between an accepting state in which a game ball can enter and a non-accepting state in which entering a ball is impossible;
Switching control means for switching the variable pitching portion between the accepting state and the non-accepting state when the special gaming state is established;
An effect device (speaker unit 29) capable of executing a predetermined effect;
Production control means (notification / production control device 140) for executing the predetermined production by driving and controlling the production device,
The production control means includes
First control means for executing the predetermined effect when the gaming state is the special gaming state;
And second control means for executing the predetermined effect so that the predetermined effect is continued in the special game state and the game times executed after the special game state is ended when the predetermined condition is satisfied. A gaming machine characterized by that.

  In recent years, a gaming machine in which a plurality of special gaming states having substantially different execution periods are set has been proposed, and diversification of games has been realized. However, in the case of diversifying the game in this way, it becomes difficult to secure a sufficient execution period of a predetermined effect (dedicated video, BGM, etc.) corresponding to the special game state. There is concern that the effect of increasing the player's satisfaction will not be demonstrated well. In this regard, in the configuration shown in this feature, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the predetermined effect may be continued from the special game state to the subsequent game times, and the execution period of the predetermined effect is suitably secured. It becomes possible. As a result, the above-described effect of increasing the satisfaction level can be suitably exhibited, which can contribute to an improvement in the degree of attention to the game.

Feature B2. A gaming machine having a gaming board (gaming board unit 80) in which a gaming area (game area PE) is formed,
A starting ball entering portion (operating ports 83a, 83b) provided in the game area and into which a game ball enters;
Information acquisition means for acquiring special information (holding information) based on the entry to the starting pitching unit (function of acquiring hold information in the MPU 402 of the main control device 162);
Acquisition information storage means (function of storing the hold information in the MPU 402 of the main control device 162) capable of storing a plurality of special information acquired by the information acquisition means;
Determination means for sequentially determining whether or not the special information stored in the acquired information storage means corresponds to predetermined determination information (for example, winning information) (a determination process such as success / failure determination processing by the MPU 402 of the main control device 162). Function to execute)
A pattern display means (symbol display device 253) having a display unit (display screen 253a) capable of variably displaying a pattern;
Prior to the determination being performed by the determination unit or based on the determination being performed by the determination unit, the variable display of the pattern is started in the pattern display unit, and a stop result corresponding to the determination result The game display is terminated once so that the variable display is terminated in such a manner that the picture of each game time is variably displayed according to the special information stored in the acquired information storage means. Game times control means for controlling the pattern display means;
When the determination result by the determination means is a determination result (for example, a winning result) corresponding to predetermined determination information, the game state transition means (for the main controller 162) that shifts the gaming state to a special gaming state (for example, opening / closing execution mode). A function of executing a game state transition process in the MPU 402),
A variable pitching portion (variable winning device 82) that is provided in the gaming area and can be switched between an accepting state in which a game ball can enter and a non-accepting state in which entering a ball is impossible;
Switching control means for switching the variable pitching portion between the accepting state and the non-accepting state when the special gaming state is established;
A speaker unit (speaker unit 29) for outputting sound;
Sound control means (notification / production control device 140) for reproducing music by driving and controlling the speaker unit;
The sound control means is
First reproduction means for reproducing predetermined music when the gaming state is the special gaming state;
And a second reproduction means for reproducing the predetermined music so that the predetermined music is continued in the special game state and the game times executed after the special game state is ended when the predetermined condition is satisfied. A gaming machine characterized by that.

  In recent years, a gaming machine in which a plurality of special gaming states having substantially different execution periods are set has been proposed, and diversification of games has been realized. However, in the case of diversifying the game in this way, it becomes difficult to secure a sufficient reproduction period of predetermined music (such as dedicated BGM) corresponding to the special game state, and the player can use the predetermined music. There is a concern that the effect of increasing the satisfaction level will not be demonstrated well. In this regard, in the configuration shown in this feature, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the reproduction of the predetermined music may be continued from the special game state to the subsequent game times. It can be secured. As a result, the above-described effect of increasing the satisfaction level can be suitably exhibited, which can contribute to an improvement in the degree of attention to the game.

Feature B3. The information corresponding to the determination result when the special information stored in the acquired information storage unit is the determination target by the determination unit is specified at a timing before the special information is the determination target. Provided with a destination specifying means (a function for executing a hold notice process in the MPU 402 of the main controller 162),
The sound control means determines whether or not to continue the predetermined music based on a specific result by the first specifying means before the start timing of the game times started after the end of the special gaming state. The gaming machine according to Feature B2, wherein the continuation is performed by the second reproduction unit when the continuation determination unit determines that the continuation is to be continued.

  As shown in the feature B3, if the continuation is determined according to the contents of the special information, the presence / absence of the continuation of the predetermined music can be functioned as an effect suggesting the result of the determination. It can contribute to the improvement of the player's attention.

Feature B4. The destination specifying means is configured to specify the plurality of special information stored in the acquired information storage means,
The continuation determination means includes means for determining that the predetermined music is to be continued when the special information stored in the acquired information storage means includes special information corresponding to the predetermined determination information. A gaming machine according to Feature B3, wherein

  When the game times corresponding to the predetermined judgment information (winning information) are reserved after the special game state is ended, the game before the game times is configured by continuing the predetermined music at least until the game times. Times can also be used as a playback period of predetermined music. Thereby, the reproduction | regeneration period of predetermined music can be earned suitably.

  Feature B5. The second reproduction means has means for reproducing the predetermined music so that the predetermined music is continued over the special gaming state and the special gaming state executed after the special gaming state. A gaming machine according to Feature B4, characterized in that

  If the transition to the special gaming state continues, the predetermined music is interrupted based on the end of the special gaming state, and the predetermined music is cued based on the start of the special gaming state. There is a possibility of giving an impression. This is not preferable because it may cause a decrease in the degree of attention to the game. In this regard, according to the configuration shown in this feature, in the case of the special game state → the game times → the special game state, the predetermined music is continuously reproduced over the preceding and following special game states. Thereby, generation | occurrence | production of the said problem can be suppressed suitably.

  Feature B6. The continuation determination unit is configured to determine whether the predetermined information is stored based on a predetermined continuation condition being satisfied when the special information stored in the acquired information storage unit does not include special information corresponding to the predetermined determination information. The gaming machine according to Feature B4 or B5, further comprising means for determining to continue music.

  In the configuration shown in this feature, even when the predetermined music is continued, the special information corresponding to the predetermined determination information is not always reserved. With such a configuration, it is possible to suitably increase the continuation opportunity of the predetermined music while suppressing the player's attention to the game times from decreasing.

  Feature B7. The destination specifying means and the continuation determining means are configured to perform the determination based on the destination specification and the result of the destination specification at an end timing to finish the reproduction of the predetermined music in the special gaming state. The gaming machine according to any one of features B3 to B6, characterized by:

  As shown in feature B7, by determining whether to specify and continue at the end timing of playback of the predetermined music in the special gaming state, it is possible to suitably increase the chance that the extension of the predetermined music shown in feature B2 can be exhibited. It becomes possible.

Feature B8. The predetermined music is configured such that a reproduction time of the predetermined music is a predetermined time,
The gaming machine according to any one of features B2 to B7, wherein the predetermined time is set to be longer than an execution time in which the special gaming state is executed.

  According to the configuration shown in this feature, a predetermined music that cannot be reproduced in one special game state is reproduced using a subsequent game round or an execution period of the subsequent special game state. Can be secured. By deliberately setting the predetermined music and having a configuration in which the playback period is secured ahead of the special game state, it is possible to encourage the player who wants to listen to the entire predetermined music to expect the continuation of the predetermined music. .

Feature B9. The information corresponding to the determination result when the special information stored in the acquired information storage unit is the determination target by the determination unit is specified at a timing before the special information is the determination target. Provided with a destination specifying means (a function for executing a hold notice process in the MPU 402 of the main controller 162),
The sound control means determines whether or not to continue the predetermined music based on a specific result by the first specifying means before the start timing of the game times started after the end of the special gaming state. And when the determination to continue is made by the continuation determination means, the second reproduction means performs the continuation,
The special game state includes a first special game state and a second special game state having a shorter execution period than the first special game state,
Any of the features B2 to B7, wherein the continuation determining means is configured to determine whether or not to continue the predetermined music when the second special gaming state is being executed. A gaming machine according to claim 1.

  In the second special game state having a relatively short execution period, the chance of playing the entire predetermined music is less than in the first special game state. Thus, by providing the above-mentioned opportunity to continue the predetermined music when the second special game state is entered, it is possible to suitably ensure a period during which the predetermined music can be enjoyed.

Feature B10. The information corresponding to the determination result when the special information stored in the acquired information storage unit is the determination target by the determination unit is specified at a timing before the special information is the determination target. Provided with a destination specifying means (a function for executing a hold notice process in the MPU 402 of the main controller 162),
The sound control means determines whether or not to continue the predetermined music based on a specific result by the first specifying means before the start timing of the game times started after the end of the special gaming state. And when the determination to continue is made by the continuation determination means, the second reproduction means performs the continuation,
The special game state includes a first special game state and a second special game state having a shorter execution period than the first special game state,
The destination specifying means is configured to perform the specification before the start timing of the game times started after the end of the special gaming state,
The continuation determining means is configured to determine that the predetermined music is continued when it is determined that the special information corresponding to the transition to the second special gaming state is included by the destination specifying means. The gaming machine according to any one of features B2 to B7, wherein:

  In the second special game state having a relatively short execution period, the chance of playing the entire predetermined music is less than in the first special game state. Therefore, when the transition to the second special game state is refrained, it is possible to suitably secure a period during which the predetermined music can be enjoyed by providing the above-mentioned predetermined music continuation opportunity.

  The technical idea shown in this feature can be applied to feature B9. In this case, when the previous special game state is the second special game state and the later special game state is the second special game state, the predetermined music is continued over the second special game state before and after the special game state. Good.

  It is possible to apply each technical idea shown in the feature A group to the feature B group described in detail above.

<Feature C group>
The following feature group C is “A gaming machine such as a pachinko machine has a picture display device that displays a picture on a display screen in a variable manner. In this type of gaming machine, for example, it is provided in a gaming area. In response to a winning at the operating opening, a lottery is performed as to whether or not a specific gaming state advantageous to the player, such as a winning state, is generated, and a variation display of the pattern is started. Regarding the background technology that a specific picture combination or the like is finally stopped and displayed on the display screen and the gaming state shifts to the specific gaming state (for example, Patent Document 1), “in recent years, the degree of attention to gaming machines However, there is still room for improvement in the construction of the gaming machine in order to improve the degree of attention to the gaming machine. ” It has been made Te.

Feature C1. Information acquisition means for acquiring special information (holding information) based on the establishment of a predetermined acquisition condition (a function of acquiring holding information in the MPU 402 of the main control device 162);
Acquisition information storage means (function of storing the hold information in the MPU 402 of the main control device 162) capable of storing a plurality of special information acquired by the information acquisition means;
Determination means for sequentially determining whether or not the special information stored in the acquired information storage means corresponds to predetermined determination information (for example, winning information) (a determination process such as success / failure determination processing by the MPU 402 of the main control device 162). Function to execute)
When the determination result by the determination means is a determination result (for example, a winning result) corresponding to predetermined determination information, the game state transition means (for the main controller 162) that shifts the gaming state to a special gaming state (for example, opening / closing execution mode). A function of executing a game state transition process in the MPU 402),
A pattern display means (symbol display device 253) having a display unit (display screen 253a) capable of variably displaying a pattern;
Prior to the determination being performed by the determination unit or based on the determination being performed by the determination unit, the variable display of the pattern is started in the pattern display unit, and a stop result corresponding to the determination result Game time control means (notification / production control device 140) for controlling the picture display means to end the variable display so as to display
The game times control means includes notification means for performing notification indicating an expected degree of a determination result corresponding to the predetermined determination information until the stop result is displayed;
As a notification mode by the notification means, a first notification mode (for example, normal reach B) and a second notification mode (super reach C) set so that the degree of expectation is higher than the first notification mode are provided. And
The notifying unit is more preferable than the first selection table and the first selection table as a selection table for selecting the notification mode when the determination result by the determination unit is a determination result that does not correspond to the predetermined determination information. A second selection table for selecting a second notification mode, and when the gaming machine is manufactured, the first selection table is set as the selection table, and the predetermined switching condition is satisfied. A gaming machine comprising table switching means for switching a selection table from a first selection table to the second selection table.

  In gaming machines, the initial impression of the game hall may affect the subsequent operation. For example, in the case where a disapproval result occurs despite the occurrence of notification in the second notification mode in which the degree of expectation that is the determination result (winning result) corresponding to the predetermined determination information is set high, It is easy to give an impression that the compatibility between the gaming machine and itself is bad. Furthermore, when such an event is repeated, there is a concern that the willingness to play is greatly reduced. In addition, if information that the expectation level is not set to the effect that is set to be high is shared between players, it reduces the degree of attention of other players who have not yet played the game machine. Can be a factor.

  In this regard, in the configuration shown in this feature, when the gaming machine is manufactured, the first selection table in which the second notification mode is unlikely to be selected in the case of a detachment result is referred to, and then the reference is made based on the fact that a predetermined switching condition is satisfied. The object is switched from the first selection table to the second selection table. Thereby, although the notification in the second notification mode is executed, it is possible to reduce the chances of being a result of losing. In this way, if the configuration reduces the chance of giving an unfavorable impression to the player at the beginning of the introduction of the gaming machine, the occurrence of the inconvenience can be suppressed and the attention to the gaming machine can be improved. .

Note that the configuration shown in this feature is “information acquisition means for acquiring special information (holding information) based on the establishment of a predetermined acquisition condition (function for acquiring holding information in the MPU 402 of the main control device 162). ), And acquisition information storage means (a function of storing the hold information in the MPU 402 of the main control device 162) capable of storing a plurality of special information acquired by the information acquisition means,
Determination means for sequentially determining whether or not the special information stored in the acquired information storage means corresponds to predetermined determination information (for example, winning information) (a determination process such as success / failure determination processing by the MPU 402 of the main control device 162). A function to be executed) and a game state transition means for shifting the gaming state to a special gaming state (for example, opening / closing execution mode) when the determination result by the determination means is a determination result (for example, a winning result) corresponding to predetermined determination information. (A function of executing the game state transition process in the MPU 402 of the main control device 162), a picture display means (symbol display apparatus 253) having a display section (display screen 253a) capable of variably displaying a picture, and the determination means Prior to the determination being performed or based on the determination being made by the determination means, the variable display of the pattern is opened in the pattern display means. And a game times control means (notification / production control device 140) for controlling the picture display means to display the stop result corresponding to the result of the determination so as to end the variable display. The time control means includes notification means for performing notification indicating an expectation level that is a determination result corresponding to the predetermined determination information until the stop result is displayed, and a first notification is provided as a notification mode by the notification means. A mode (for example, normal reach B) and a second notification mode (super reach C) set so that the degree of expectation is higher than that of the first notification mode are provided, and the notification unit is determined by the determination unit. From the first selection table and the first selection table as a selection table for selecting the notification mode when the determination result is a determination result that does not correspond to the predetermined determination information. A second selection table for selecting the second notification mode, the first selection table is set as an initial selection table of the gaming machine, and the predetermined switching condition is satisfied A gaming machine comprising table switching means for switching a selection table from a first selection table to the second selection table. Can also be used.

Feature C2. It has a specific means to specify the period when the power of the gaming machine is ON,
The table switching means determines that the predetermined switching condition is satisfied when the period during which the power of the gaming machine is on reaches a predetermined period, and changes from the first selection table to the second selection table. The gaming machine according to Feature C1, which is configured to perform switching.

  The time during which the gaming machine is turned on varies depending on circumstances such as the business form of the gaming hall where the gaming machine is installed. Therefore, as shown in this feature, if the period during which the power is turned on is specified and the selection table is switched to the second selection table when the predetermined period has elapsed, the selection table is switched at least for each game hall. Timing can be shifted. By adopting a configuration in which the switching timing is shifted in this way, for example, even when information on gaming machines is shared between players, the impression that the behavior of gaming machines has suddenly changed from one day to the next is given. It can be weakened and it can suppress that the switching function mentioned above becomes a factor which makes a player feel uncomfortable. According to the above configuration, the gaming machine is not equipped with means for shifting the switching timing, but the switching timing is shifted depending on the environment where the gaming machine is introduced. It can suppress becoming overly complicated.

Feature C3. It has a specific means to specify the operating period of the gaming machine,
The table switching means is configured to determine that the predetermined switching condition is satisfied when the operating period of the gaming machine reaches a predetermined period, and to switch from the first selection table to the second selection table. The gaming machine according to Feature C1, wherein the gaming machine is characterized by that.

  The operating time of the gaming machine varies depending on circumstances such as the business form of the gaming hall where the gaming machine is installed. Therefore, if the operation period is specified as shown in this feature and the selection table is switched to the second selection table when a predetermined period has elapsed, the timing at which the selection table is switched at least for each gaming hole can be shifted. . By adopting a configuration in which the switching timing is shifted in this way, for example, even when information on gaming machines is shared between players, the impression that the behavior of gaming machines has suddenly changed from one day to the next is given. It can be weakened and it can suppress that the switching function mentioned above becomes a factor which makes a player feel uncomfortable. According to the above configuration, the gaming machine is not equipped with means for shifting the switching timing, but the switching timing is shifted depending on the environment where the gaming machine is introduced. It can suppress becoming overly complicated.

Feature C4. A specifying unit for specifying the number of times the determination unit has achieved a determination result corresponding to the predetermined determination information;
The table switching means determines that the predetermined switching condition is satisfied when the number of determination results corresponding to the predetermined determination information reaches a predetermined number of times, and determines the second selection from the first selection table. The gaming machine according to Feature C1, which is configured to switch to a table.

  There is a difference for each gaming machine regarding the number of times (the number of hits) that is a determination result corresponding to predetermined determination information in the gaming machine. Therefore, if the number of hits is specified as shown in this feature and the selection table is switched to the second selection table when a predetermined number of hits occurs, the timing at which the selection table is switched for each gaming machine can be shifted. . By adopting a configuration in which the switching timing is shifted in this way, for example, even when information on gaming machines is shared between players, the impression that the behavior of gaming machines has suddenly changed from one day to the next is given. It can be weakened and it can suppress that the switching function mentioned above becomes a factor which makes a player feel uncomfortable.

  In addition, for a player who has experienced a lot of hits, even if it is a case where a result of losing is obtained through the notification in the second notification mode, the second notification mode is compared with a player who has not experienced a hit or few players. It is assumed that the decrease in the game motivation that occurs when an outage result is obtained through notification. Therefore, if the configuration is made such that the switching to the second switching table is performed based on the fact that the number of hits reaches the predetermined number, the occurrence of the inconvenience caused by the occurrence of the second notification mode is suitably suppressed while increasing the appearance chance of the second notification mode. it can.

Feature C5. A specifying unit that specifies the number of times the determination is performed by the determination unit;
The table switching means determines that the predetermined switching condition is satisfied when the number of times the determination is performed by the determination means reaches a predetermined number of times, and changes from the first selection table to the second selection table. The gaming machine according to Feature C1, which is configured to perform switching.

  There is a difference for each gaming machine with respect to the number of times the game machine determines whether or not the game is successful (number of games). Therefore, if the number of games is specified as shown in this feature and the selection table is switched to the second selection table when a predetermined number of game times are executed, the timing at which the selection table is switched for each gaming machine is shifted. be able to. By adopting a configuration in which the switching timing is shifted in this way, for example, even when information on gaming machines is shared between players, the impression that the behavior of gaming machines has suddenly changed from one day to the next is given. It can be weakened and it can suppress that the switching function mentioned above becomes a factor which makes a player feel uncomfortable.

Feature C6. It has a specific means to specify the date and time,
The table switching means is configured to determine that the predetermined switching condition is satisfied when a specified predetermined date and time is reached, and to switch from the first selection table to the second selection table. The gaming machine according to Feature C1, characterized by the above.

  When the specified date and time (predetermined date and time) is reached, the configuration is such that the selection table is switched to the second selection table, thereby suppressing the switching to the second selection table at an excessively early timing from the introduction. it can.

  Note that the configuration shown in this feature is “providing a specifying means for specifying a date, wherein the table switching means determines that the predetermined switching condition is satisfied when the specified predetermined date is reached, and A gaming machine according to the feature C1, which is configured to switch from the selection table to the second selection table. "

  Feature C7. Reservation means for reserving switching from the predetermined gaming state to another gaming state when the predetermined switching condition is satisfied in a predetermined gaming state, when switching from the predetermined gaming state to another gaming state is performed by the table switching means. A gaming machine according to any one of features C1 to C6, wherein the gaming machine is provided.

  There is a concern that switching the selection table in a predetermined gaming state increases the possibility that the player will be confused because the behavior changes from the image of the previous gaming machine. Therefore, when the gaming state is switched, if the switching is reserved so that the selection table is switched in accordance with the switching, the change in behavior accompanying the switching of the selection table can be confused with the change in the gaming state. It is advantageous in suppressing the occurrence of

Feature C8. The table switching means is a first switching means,
The notifying means is a selection table for selecting the notifying mode when the determination result by the determining means is a determination result corresponding to the predetermined determination information, rather than a third selection table and the third selection table. Based on the fact that the third selection table is set as the selection table when the gaming machine is manufactured and the predetermined switching condition is satisfied. The gaming machine according to any one of features C1 to C7, further comprising second switching means for switching the selection table from a third selection table to the fourth selection table.

  Although the first notification mode and the second notification mode are provided as the notification mode for reporting the degree of expectation, it is not preferable for the diversification of the notification mode to reduce the appearance opportunities of the second notification mode. . Therefore, as shown in this feature, not only the selection table for miss results but also the selection table for hit results is configured to switch to the fourth selection table when a predetermined switching condition is satisfied, whereby the second notification is made. The appearance opportunity of an aspect can be ensured suitably. This is preferable in realizing diversification of notification modes.

  Feature C9. The first selection table is set to have a higher probability that the first notification mode is selected when the determination result does not correspond to the predetermined determination information compared to the second selection table. The gaming machine according to Feature C8, wherein

  As for the first notification mode with low expectation, even if the result of losing is obtained through the first notification mode, the player's game is compared with the case of the losing result through the second notification mode. It is assumed that the impact on motivation is small. Therefore, as shown in the feature C8, when the probability that the second notification mode occurs when the hit result is raised in the third switching table, the occurrence probability of the first notification mode that is the outlier result is calculated. By making the appearance balanced by increasing the height, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of discomfort due to table switching.

  The technical ideas shown in the feature A group to the feature B group can be applied to the feature C group described in detail above.

<Feature D group>
The following feature group D is “A gaming machine such as a pachinko machine is provided with a picture display device that displays a picture on a display screen in a variable manner. In this type of gaming machine, for example, it is provided in a gaming area. In response to a winning at the operating opening, a lottery is performed as to whether or not a specific gaming state advantageous to the player, such as a winning state, is generated, and a variation display of the pattern is started. Regarding the background technology that a specific picture combination or the like is finally stopped and displayed on the display screen, and the gaming state shifts to the specific gaming state (for example, Patent Document 1), “in recent years, the degree of attention to gaming has been increased. However, there is still room for improvement in the construction of the gaming machine in order to improve the degree of attention to the game. ” It is those that have been.

Feature D1. First control means (main control device 162), second control means (notification / production control device 140) for executing control processing of the gaming machine (symbol display device 253) based on a command received from the first control means, A gaming machine equipped with
A monitoring unit (monitoring device 600) that monitors at least one of the operation trigger of the first control unit and the operation result of the first control unit, and stores monitoring information about the monitoring target among the operation trigger and the operation result. )
The second control means includes
Monitoring result acquisition means (information acquisition unit 603) for acquiring information stored in the monitoring means;
When the command is received from the first control means, the control mode determining means (informing / notifying control device 140) determines the control mode of the gaming machine based on the command and the information acquired from the monitoring result acquisition means. And a function for determining a variable display mode).

  According to the feature D1, in the second control means, not only the command from the first control means but also the operation trigger and the operation result of the first control means are monitored for the control processing mode of the gaming machine (the above control mode). The information is determined in consideration of information from the monitoring means. In this way, by adopting a configuration in which the control mode of the gaming machine is determined in consideration of the actual game situation, etc., the control mode is changed to the actual game situation, etc. while diversifying the game machine control mode. Therefore, it is possible to optimize the information provided to the player through the gaming machine. This is a preferable configuration for improving the degree of attention to the game.

Feature D2. The second control means determines a control mode of the gaming machine based on a command received from the first control means and a control table stored in the second control means,
A plurality of the control tables are provided,
The game according to Feature D1, wherein the second control means includes control table switching means for switching the control table to be referred to based on information acquired by the monitoring result acquisition means. Machine.

  As shown in this feature, the effect shown in the feature D1 is preferably achieved by executing the control process commanded from the first control unit based on the control table switched based on the information from the monitoring unit. Can be demonstrated.

  Feature D3. The gaming machine according to Feature D1 or Feature D2, wherein the second control means includes storage means for storing information acquired by the monitoring result acquisition means.

  In view of the configuration in which the second control means operates based on the command from the first control means, it is preferable to reduce the time lag from the command reception to the drive control of the gaming machine. In view of such circumstances, it is assumed that if a process for acquiring information from the monitoring unit is performed each time a control mode is determined, improvement of responsiveness is hindered. In this respect, as shown in this feature, if the information acquired by the monitoring result acquisition unit is stored in advance, the above-mentioned problem relating to responsiveness is preferably solved, and the drive control of the gaming machine is executed promptly. it can.

  Feature D4. The information acquisition process by the monitoring result acquisition means is configured to be restricted during a period in which the control mode of the gaming machine is determined based on the command received from the first control means. The gaming machine according to Feature D3, which is characterized.

  In the second control unit, when information is exchanged between the first control unit and the monitoring unit, the processing load is temporarily increased by overlapping them. This is not preferable because it causes a decrease in the responsiveness shown in the feature D3. Therefore, as shown in this feature, the control load is obtained by performing the acquisition of the information from the monitoring unit so as to exclude the period in which the control mode is determined based on the command from the first control unit. Can contribute to smoothing.

  Feature D5. The game according to Feature D4, wherein the monitoring result acquisition unit is configured to acquire the monitoring information from the monitoring unit in a situation where the command is not received from the first control unit. Machine.

  In embodying the technical idea shown in the feature D4 and improving the responsiveness to the command from the first control unit, the acquisition of the monitoring information from the monitoring unit is not received from the first control unit. It may be configured to execute under the circumstances.

  Feature D6. The gaming machine according to Feature D4, wherein the monitoring result acquisition unit is configured to acquire the monitoring information from the monitoring unit when the second control unit is activated.

  In realizing the technical idea shown in the feature D4 and improving the responsiveness to the command from the first control unit, the monitoring information is acquired from the monitoring unit when the second control unit is activated. Good.

  Feature D7. The second control unit executes the predetermined processing without considering the monitoring information or based on the monitoring information acquired in the past when the monitoring information cannot be acquired from the monitoring unit. The gaming machine according to any one of features D3 to D6, wherein:

  As shown in the feature D3 and the like, it is preferable to take into account the monitoring information from the monitoring means in order to reflect the game situation and the like in the control of the gaming machine. However, there is a concern that such a complicated configuration will hinder the stabilization of the operation of the gaming machine. In this regard, according to the configuration shown in this feature, when the monitoring information cannot be newly acquired due to a communication failure or the like between the second control unit and the monitoring unit, the second control unit Executes predetermined processing without considering information (monitoring information) from the monitoring means or based on monitoring information acquired in the past. As a result, even when communication with the monitoring device is not performed well, it is possible to suppress the influence of the influence on the main game flow, and to appropriately suppress the occurrence of the above-described inconvenience.

Feature D8. First control means (main control device 162), second control means (notification / production control device 140) for executing control processing of the gaming machine (symbol display device 253) based on a command received from the first control means, A gaming machine equipped with
The first control means includes
Information acquisition means for acquiring special information (holding information) on the basis of the ball entering the starting ball landing unit (operating ports 83a and 83b) (function of acquiring holding information by the MPU 402 of the main control device 162);
Acquisition information storage means (function of storing the hold information in the MPU 402 of the main control device 162) capable of storing a plurality of special information acquired by the information acquisition means;
Determination means for sequentially determining whether or not the special information stored in the acquired information storage means corresponds to predetermined determination information (for example, winning information) (a determination process such as success / failure determination processing by the MPU 402 of the main control device 162). Function to execute)
When the determination result by the determination means is a determination result (for example, a winning result) corresponding to predetermined determination information, the game state transition means (for the main controller 162) that shifts the gaming state to a special gaming state (for example, opening / closing execution mode). MPU 402 has a function to execute a game state transition process),
The gaming machine is a pattern display means (symbol display device 253) having a display unit (display screen 253a) capable of variably displaying a pattern,
The second control means starts the variable display of the picture on the picture display means based on the command from the first control means, and displays the stop result corresponding to the determination result. Display control means (notification / production control device 140) for controlling the picture display means so as to end the display;
Based on the information from the first control means, monitoring the determination status by the determination means, comprising monitoring means (monitoring device 600) for storing those monitoring results,
The second control means includes
Monitoring result acquisition means (information acquisition unit 603) for acquiring information stored in the monitoring means;
When the command is received from the first control means, the control mode determining means (informing / notifying control device 140) determines the control mode of the gaming machine based on the command and the information acquired from the monitoring result acquisition means. And a function for determining a variable display mode).

  According to the feature D8, in the second control means, not only the command from the first control means but also the operation result of the first control means (result of the lottery result) ) Is determined in consideration of the information (for example, the number of hits) from the monitoring means that is monitoring. In this way, by adopting a configuration in which the control mode of the gaming machine is determined in consideration of the actual game situation, etc., the control mode is changed to the actual game situation, etc. while diversifying the game machine control mode. Therefore, it is possible to optimize the information provided to the player through the gaming machine. This is a preferable configuration for improving the degree of attention to the game.

  In addition, it is also possible to apply each technical idea shown to the feature A group-the feature C group to the feature D group explained in full detail above.

<Feature E group>
The following feature group E is “A gaming machine such as a pachinko machine has a picture display device that displays a picture on a display screen in a variable manner. In this type of gaming machine, for example, it is provided in a gaming area. In response to a winning at the operating opening, a lottery is performed as to whether or not a specific gaming state advantageous to the player, such as a winning state, is generated, and a variation display of the pattern is started. Regarding the background technology that a specific picture combination or the like is finally stopped and displayed on the display screen and the gaming state shifts to a specific gaming state (for example, Patent Document 1), “Reliability of operation of gaming machines in recent years” Various devices have been devised to improve the performance and security, but there is still room for improvement in improving the reliability and security in the structure of the gaming machine. ” It has been made with the problem.

Feature E1. A game board (game board unit 80) in which a game area (game area PE) is formed;
Game ball launching means (game ball launching mechanism 110) for launching a game ball to the game area based on a player's launch operation;
Control means (main control device 162) for controlling the game,
Monitoring means (monitoring device 600) for monitoring the game status based on information from the control means,
The monitoring means includes
An information acquisition unit (information acquisition unit 603) for acquiring information from the control means;
A storage unit (storage unit 604) capable of storing the information acquired by the information acquisition unit;
The number of game balls supplied to the game area and the number of game balls discharged from the game area are specified, and whether or not the acquired information is stored in the storage unit based on the specified result A gaming machine having a determination means (determination function in the MPU 602) for determination.

  According to the feature E1, the number of game balls supplied to the game area and the number of game balls discharged from the game area are specified, and whether or not the information acquired from the control means is stored in the storage unit is specified. Determine based on the results. With such a configuration, it becomes possible to identify abnormal information such as the occurrence of a ball entering the ball entry part under a situation where no game is being performed, and the information stored in the storage part can be identified. The certainty can be improved. Thereby, it can contribute to the improvement of the reliability and crime prevention of the operation of the gaming machine.

Feature E2. The monitoring means includes a supply side detection sensor (launch detection sensor 701) for detecting a game ball supplied to the game area, and a discharge side detection sensor (for collection) for detecting the game ball discharged from the game area. Detection sensor 703),
The determination means compares the number of the supplied game balls with the number of the discharged game balls based on the detection information from the supply side detection sensor and the discharge side detection sensor, and based on the result The gaming machine according to Feature E1, which is configured to perform the determination.

  When a malfunction or the like occurs in the control means to be monitored, the reliability can be lowered by making a determination (determination) of success or failure depending on information from the control means. In this regard, as shown in this feature, if the configuration is such that success or failure is monitored based on information (detection information) input to the monitoring means without going through the control means, the reliability of the information stored in the monitoring means is improved. Can be improved.

  In addition, when the control means is replaced with an unauthorized one, information (detection information) for determining success or failure is input to the monitoring means via the control means. This information itself is likely to be falsified. In view of such circumstances, the configuration shown in this feature is a preferable configuration for improving the crime prevention function.

  Feature E3. When the monitoring means acquires the information under a situation where the difference between the number of supplied game balls and the number of discharged game balls is specified to be not 0, The gaming machine according to Feature E1 or Feature E2, characterized in that the storage is reserved and the information being reserved is stored in the storage unit when the difference becomes 0.

  It is difficult to determine the certainty of the acquired information. Therefore, as shown in the feature E3, for example, information acquired in a situation where a game is being performed is temporarily reserved, and when the game is ended or interrupted, the game is normal until then. If the configuration is such that the information being retained is stored in a case where the information is retained (that is, when the difference becomes 0), the certainty of the information accumulated in the storage unit can be preferably improved.

  Feature E4. In the situation where the difference between the number of the supplied game balls and the number of the discharged game balls is generated, the monitoring means does not change both the supply number and the discharge number for a predetermined period. The gaming machine according to any one of features E1 to E3, wherein the information stored in the storage unit is erasable when elapses.

  According to the feature E4, it is possible to delete information that is not reliable that a predetermined period elapses while storage in the storage unit is reserved. As a result, it is possible to avoid accumulation of information with low reliability in the storage unit and to prevent the influence of information with low reliability from reaching the entire accumulated information.

  Feature E5. The monitoring means regulates the information acquired under the situation where the determining means determines that the number of discharged balls exceeds the supply number of game balls so as not to be stored in the storage unit. A gaming machine according to any one of features E1 to E4, characterized in that it has means.

  If it is specified that the supply number exceeds the discharge number, it is considered that some abnormality has occurred in the gaming machine. Therefore, by reducing the information acquired in such a situation from the storage target in the storage unit, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the probability of the information stored in the storage unit.

Feature E6. Provided with a ball entry portion (operating ports 83a, 83b, etc.) into which a game ball flowing down the game area can enter,
The control means has an entry information transmission means for transmitting information indicating the fact to the monitoring means when an entry to the entry portion occurs.
The monitoring unit obtains the information when the information is acquired from the incoming ball information transmitting unit in a situation where the determination unit determines that the difference between the supply number and the discharge number of game balls is zero. The game machine according to any one of features E1 to E5, further comprising means for restricting from being stored in the storage unit.

  If information indicating that a ball has entered is obtained in a situation where it is specified that the number of supplies and the number of discharges match, it is assumed that some abnormality has occurred in the gaming machine. The Therefore, by reducing the information acquired in such a situation from the storage target in the storage unit, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the probability of the information stored in the storage unit.

Feature E7. The storage unit is a first storage unit (winning number counters 621 to 624),
The game according to Feature E5 or Feature E6, wherein the monitoring unit includes a second storage unit (error counter 627) that stores information restricted so as not to be stored in the storage unit. Machine.

  According to the feature E7, by referring to the information stored in the second storage unit, it is possible to grasp how much abnormality has occurred under monitoring. As a result, further improvement in reliability can be expected.

  Feature E8. The monitoring means includes the number of game balls fired by the game ball launching means, the game balls discharged from the game area, and the game balls launched from the game ball launching means, and reaches the game area. According to any one of the features E1 to E7, the number of the supplied game balls and the number of the discharged game balls are specified from the number of foul balls that are not present. The gaming machine described.

  If the supply number and the discharge number are specified from the passing information of the game balls at the entrance and exit of the game area, the technical idea shown in the feature E1 and the like can be realized. However, when the sensors for realizing such a function are collected in the game area (game board), there arises a problem that access to the sensor for illegal purposes becomes easy, for example. In this regard, in the configuration shown in this feature, the problem relating to the above arrangement can be overcome by providing a sensor in the game ball launching means. In such a configuration, the launched game ball cannot always reach the game area. Therefore, the reliability of information obtained by the presence or absence of game balls remaining in the game area, etc., by specifying the difference between the number of supplies and the number of discharges in consideration of game balls (foul balls) that could not reach the game area It is possible to favorably secure the function of determining

  In addition, it is also possible to apply each technical idea shown to the feature A group-the feature D group to the feature E group explained in full detail above.

  The basic configuration of the gaming machine to which the above features can be applied is shown below.

  Pachinko machine: operation means (game ball launching handle 41) operated by a player, game ball launching means (game ball launching mechanism 110) for launching a game ball based on the operation of the operation means, and the fired A ball path (guidance path 103) for guiding a game ball to a predetermined game area and game parts (game nails 38, etc.) arranged in the game area (game area PE) A gaming machine that gives a bonus to a player when a game ball passes through a passing part (such as a general winning opening 81).

  Slot machine, etc .: A variable display means that displays a symbol sequence consisting of a plurality of symbols in a variable manner and then stops and displays the symbol sequence. Special game advantageous to the player on the condition that the change of the symbol is stopped due to the operation of the operation means for stoppage or when a predetermined time elapses and the final stop symbol at the time of stoppage is a specific symbol A gaming machine that generates a state (bonus game, etc.).

  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 as a game machine, 14 ... Front door frame, 29 ... Speaker part, 80 ... Game board unit, 80a ... Game area formation body, 81 ... General winning opening, 82 ... Variable winning apparatus, 83a ... Upper operation opening , 83b ... lower operation port, 91 ... electric accessory, 140 ... notification / production control device, 162 ... main control device, 213 ... external output terminal plate, 253 ... symbol display device, 391a to 391f ... detection sensor, 401 ... MPU 403 ... ROM, 404 ... RAM, 410 ... display control device, 442 ... MPU, 500 ... game information display device, 600 ... monitoring device, 602 ... MPU, 603 ... information acquisition unit, 604 ... storage unit, PE ... game area .

Claims (8)

A starting pitching section provided in the game area;
Information acquisition means for acquiring special information based on the entrance to the starting entrance part;
Acquisition information storage means capable of storing a plurality of special information acquired by the information acquisition means;
Determination means for sequentially determining whether or not the special information stored in the acquired information storage means corresponds to predetermined determination information;
As the gaming state, a first gaming state and a second gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the first gaming state are provided,
Gaming state transition means for transitioning the gaming state to the second gaming state when the determination result by the determination means is a determination result corresponding to predetermined determination information;
Signal output means for outputting a predetermined signal capable of specifying that the game state is at least the second game state to the outside of the gaming machine when the game state is at least the second game state;
The signal output means includes
Output starting means for starting output of the predetermined signal when the gaming state becomes the second gaming state;
Output stopping means for stopping output of the predetermined signal when the gaming state shifts from the second gaming state to the first gaming state;
When the gaming state shifts from the second gaming state to the first gaming state, the special information stored in the acquired information storage means includes special information corresponding to the predetermined determination information. And a stop avoiding means for avoiding the stop of the output of the predetermined signal by the output stop means.   2. The signal output means according to claim 1, wherein the signal output means is configured to output the predetermined signal to an external device installed outside the gaming machine and capable of displaying information related to a game according to a gaming state. Gaming machine.   The signal output means is configured to continue outputting the predetermined signal at least until the next game state is entered when the stop is avoided by the stop avoidance means. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2. A start ball entering portion that is provided in the game area and can be switched between an accepting state in which a game ball can enter and a non-accepting state in which the ball cannot enter;
A switching means for switching the starting pitching part to the receiving state and the non-receiving state;
Information acquisition means for acquiring special information based on the entrance to the starting entrance part;
Acquisition information storage means capable of storing a plurality of special information acquired by the information acquisition means;
Determination means for sequentially determining whether or not the special information stored in the acquired information storage means corresponds to predetermined determination information;
A pattern display means having a display unit capable of variably displaying the pattern;
Prior to the determination being performed by the determination unit or based on the determination being performed by the determination unit, the variable display of the pattern is started in the pattern display unit, and a stop result corresponding to the determination result The game display is terminated once so that the variable display is terminated in such a manner that the picture of each game time is variably displayed according to the special information stored in the acquired information storage means. Game times control means for controlling the pattern display means;
Game state transition means for transitioning the gaming state to the special gaming state when the determination result by the determination means is a determination result corresponding to predetermined determination information;
As the switching mode by the switching means, a first switching mode and a second switching mode that is more likely to be in the acceptance state than the first switching mode are set,
A signal output means for outputting a predetermined signal when the switching mode by the switching means is the second switching mode;
The signal output means sets an output stop timing of the predetermined signal based on the special information stored in the acquired information storage means when the switching mode is switched from the second switching mode to the first switching mode. A gaming machine comprising output stop timing determining means for determining. Information corresponding to the determination result in a case where the predetermined special information stored in the acquired information storage unit is a determination target by the determination unit, the information before the predetermined special information is the target of the determination It has a point identification means to identify in timing,
The output stop timing determining means is
If the special information stored in the acquired information storage means does not include special information corresponding to the predetermined determination information under the situation of shifting from the second switching mode to the first switching mode, the first First determining means for determining the output stop timing so as to stop the output of the predetermined signal in accordance with the transition to the one switching mode;
When the special information stored in the acquired information storage means includes special information corresponding to the predetermined determination information in a situation where the second switching mode shifts to the first switching mode, the predetermined The gaming machine according to claim 4, further comprising: a second determination unit that determines the output stop timing so as to extend the output of a signal.   The second determination unit includes special information corresponding to the predetermined determination information in the special information stored in the acquired information storage unit under the situation of shifting from the second switching mode to the first switching mode. If it is, the output stop timing is determined so that the output of the predetermined signal is continued until at least the game times related to the special information are completed. Item 6. The gaming machine according to Item 5. The output stop timing determining means, when the special information is stored in the acquired information storage means under the situation of shifting from the second switching mode to the first switching mode, the predetermined information in the special information Third determination means for determining the output stop timing so that the output of the predetermined signal is extended based on the establishment of a predetermined extension condition even when special information corresponding to the determination information is not included; Have
The first determination unit is configured to store the special information in the acquired information storage unit when the special information is not stored in the acquired information storage unit in a situation where the second switching mode shifts to the first switching mode. A configuration for determining the output stop timing so as to stop the output of the predetermined signal in accordance with the transition to the first switching mode when the predetermined extension condition is not satisfied although the information is stored. The gaming machine according to claim 5 or 6, characterized in that:   The output stop timing determining means, when special information is stored in the acquired information storage means under the situation of shifting from the second switching mode to the first switching mode, at least the special information stored therein 6. The gaming machine according to claim 5, further comprising means for deciding the output stop timing by extending the output of the predetermined signal until the game round according to the above is completed.

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