JP2019042016A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To report desired information.SOLUTION: A Pachinko game machine mounts an indicator 105 for indicating information regarding a base in a normal game. A CPU 30a counts a base value, based on the total of the number of effective balls and the number of winning balls counted on the basis of a detection signal of an out switch S7, and displays the base value on the indicator 105. Accordingly, one can grasp the base value by referring to display contents of the indicator 105 in the Pachinko game machine.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 6

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Pachinko machines, which are a type of gaming machine, are installed in a gaming machine installation facility (so-called island facility) in a game arcade. The pachinko gaming machine has a function of transmitting a signal capable of specifying the fact to the outside when, for example, a big hit game occurs, for example, an information display device installed in a gaming machine installation facility or the like For example, the number of big hits is notified (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2009-254687 A

  The information regarding the pachinko gaming machine described above can be useful information. For this reason, it is necessary to create a mechanism capable of informing information by the pachinko gaming machine itself, and there is still room for improvement in information notification.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of notifying desired information.

  A gaming machine that solves the above problems includes a grand prize opening and a plurality of prize winning openings different from the grand prize opening, and when a game ball enters the big prize opening, A game in which a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out, and when a game ball enters the winning opening, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out for each winning entry. An effective ball detecting means for detecting an effective ball used in the game, an incoming ball detecting means for detecting a game ball that has entered the winning award out of the effective balls used in the game, and the gaming machine The normal award ball counting means for counting the total number of winning balls paid out during normal game from the normal, the normal effective ball counting means for counting the total number of effective balls used in the game during the normal game, and all gaming states Counts the total number of effective balls used in the game in all states And the total number of prize balls counted by the normal prize ball counting means when the total number of effective balls used in the game counted by the valid ball counting means in all states reaches a predetermined number. The award ball storage means for storing the number of effective balls used in the game being counted by the effective ball count means for all states is counted by the normal time effective ball count means when the total number reaches a predetermined number. Effective ball storage means for storing the total number of effective balls used in a game, and a base value indicating a ratio of the total number of prize balls in the normal game to the total number of effective balls used in the game in the normal game A base value counting means for counting and a display means, wherein the base value includes a first base value counted until the predetermined number is reached, and a second base value when the predetermined number is reached. And the display means is A base display unit that displays a source value; and an identifier display unit that displays an identifier of the base value displayed on the base display unit. The base display unit includes the first base value and The second base value when the predetermined number is reached in the previous count is displayed, and the identifier includes a first identifier for identifying the first base value and a second base value for identifying the second base value. There are two identifiers, and in the base display unit, until the total number of effective balls used in the game counted by the effective ball counting means in all states reaches a certain number smaller than a predetermined number, The base value is not displayed, and the number until reaching the certain number includes zero.

  In the gaming machine, the display means includes a first display state for displaying the first base value and the first identifier, a second display state for displaying the second base value and the second identifier, Are switched at predetermined intervals.

  In the above gaming machine, the display means is a case where the display mode of the first display state is different under a predetermined condition and the display mode of the second display state is different under a predetermined condition, but the display mode is different. However, the first display state and the second display state are switched every predetermined cycle.

  In the above gaming machine, the first identifier reaches the specific number until the total number of effective balls used in the game counted by the effective ball counting means in all states reaches a specific number smaller than a predetermined number. It will be displayed in different display modes.

In the gaming machine, the second identifier is displayed in different display modes when the gaming machine holds the second base value and when the gaming machine does not hold the second base value.
In the above gaming machine, in the first display state of the display means until the total number of game balls used in the game counted by the effective ball counting means in all states reaches a predetermined number, it is smaller than the predetermined number The display mode of the identifier display unit until the specific number is reached is the same, but the display mode of the base display unit after reaching the fixed number is different from the display mode reaching the fixed number smaller than the specific number.

  According to the present invention, desired information can be notified.

The whole perspective view of a pachinko gaming machine. The front view of a game board. The perspective view of the back side of a game board. The exploded perspective view of the main board unit. The front view of a main board unit. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko gaming machine. Explanatory drawing explaining the game for every game state and game state. The front view of the indicator mounted in a main board | substrate. (A), (b) is explanatory drawing explaining the display state of a display. The timing chart explaining the display interval of a display. Explanatory drawing explaining counting control and display control of a base value. Explanatory drawing explaining counting control and display control of a base value. The block diagram which shows the electric constitution of the main board | substrate of 2nd Embodiment. Explanatory drawing explaining setting information. Explanatory drawing explaining the display of a base value and setting information.

(First embodiment)
Hereinafter, a first embodiment embodied in a pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIGS.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko gaming machine 10 as a gaming machine includes a frame body W. The frame W includes an outer frame WS as an installation frame for fixing the pachinko gaming machine 10 to a gaming machine installation facility (so-called island facility) such as a game hall, and a middle frame WN as a mounting frame for mounting various gaming components. And a front frame WM. The middle frame WN is assembled to the front side of the opening of the outer frame WS so as to be openable and detachable, and the front frame WM is assembled to the front side of the middle frame WN so as to be openable and detachable.

  The front frame WM includes a protective glass G that protects the game board YB mounted on the middle frame WN. In FIG. 1, the protective glass G is not shown except for a part, but actually covers the entire opening WMa of the front frame WM. The front frame WM includes a decorative lamp La on the front surface. The decoration lamp La is used when performing a light emission effect by turning on, blinking, and turning off a built-in light emitter, and also when performing error notification. The front frame WM includes a speaker Sp on the front surface. The speaker Sp is used when performing sound production that outputs a sound such as music or sound effects, and also when performing error notification that outputs an error sound.

  The front frame WM includes a game ball launching handle HD at the lower front portion, and an upper plate Sa and a lower plate Sb as ball trays (storage trays) for storing game balls at the lower front portion. The upper plate Sa is a game ball that is launched toward the game area YBa of the game board YB mainly by the operation of the launch handle HD, and is a storage tray that stores game balls taken into the machine. The lower plate Sb is a game ball that is mainly paid out from the pachinko gaming machine 10 and stores a game ball overflowing from the upper plate Sa. Although not shown, various discharge passages for discharging the game balls to the lower plate Sb are mounted on the rear side of the front frame WM. In the discharge passage, for example, a discharge passage for game balls overflowing from the upper plate Sa, a discharge passage for game balls stored in the upper plate Sa, and a game ball that has been launched toward the game area YBa is reached. There is a drainage path for game balls that have become return balls. Further, on the upper surface of the upper plate Sa, as shown in FIG. 1, as shown in FIG. 1, an effect button BT that can be operated in an operation effect that is one of the effects by the player, and a player lends a rental ball from the pachinko gaming machine 10. A ball lending operation unit TS that is operated at the time is provided.

  In the middle frame WN, a game board YB, various control boards, various members for paying out game balls (a ball tank (not shown), a payout unit HS shown in FIG. 6) and the like are mounted. Although not shown, a guide path for game balls is mounted on the middle frame WN. In the guide passage, for example, a guide passage for guiding the game balls stored in the ball tank to the payout unit HS, and a guide for guiding the game balls (award balls or rental balls) paid out from the payout unit HS to the upper plate Sa. There are passages and guide passages that guide the effective balls used in the game to the outside of the machine (game machine installation equipment). The effective sphere will be described in detail later.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a substantially circular gaming area YBa is defined on the board surface of the gaming board YB. And the effect display apparatus 11 which has the image display part GH is provided in the approximate center of game area YBa. The image display unit GH of the effect display device 11 is, for example, a liquid crystal display type display unit. The effect display device 11 displays various effects using images, such as a symbol variation game using effect symbols (decorative symbols).

  In addition, a plurality of winning openings (entrance entrances) through which game balls can enter are arranged in the game area YBa of the game board YB. The winning openings include a first starting opening 12, a second starting opening 13, a big winning opening 15, and normal winning openings 16 and 17.

  The first start opening 12 is a winning opening through which a game ball is inserted when the start condition of the symbol variation game is established. In this embodiment, the first start port 12 is located below the effect display device 11, and is always opened so that a game ball can be entered. A ball passage (not shown) that guides the game ball that has entered the ball to the rear side of the game board YB is connected to the first start port 12, and a game ball that has entered the first start port 12 is detected in the ball passage. Means (starting port switch (sensor) S1 shown in FIG. 6) is provided.

  The second start port 13 is a winning port for entering a game ball when the start condition of the symbol variation game is established. In this embodiment, the second start port 13 is located to the right of the first start port 12. The second start port 13 is closed so that a game ball cannot be entered or is difficult to enter when a predetermined condition (ordinary symbol winning) is not satisfied. And the 2nd starting port 13 is opened so that a game ball can be made to enter or it can enter easily by establishment of predetermined conditions (winning of a normal symbol). The second start port 13 is opened by receiving power from an actuator (such as a solenoid or a motor). In this embodiment, the actuator that opens the second start port 13 is the actuator AC1 shown in FIG. In addition, a ball passage (not shown) that leads the game ball that has entered the ball to the rear side of the game board YB is connected to the second start port 13, and a game ball that has entered the second start port 13 is connected to the ball passage. Is provided (starting port switch (sensor) S2 shown in FIG. 6).

  The big winning opening 15 is a winning opening through which a game ball is inserted when the payout condition of the winning ball is established. In this embodiment, the special winning opening 15 is located on the lower right side of the effect display device 11. The special winning opening 15 is closed so that a game ball cannot be entered when a predetermined condition (winning a special symbol) is not established. Then, the special winning opening 15 is opened so that a game ball can be entered or it is easy to enter the ball upon establishment of a predetermined condition (winning a special symbol). The special winning opening 15 is opened by receiving power from an actuator (such as a solenoid or a motor). In this embodiment, the actuator that opens the special winning opening 15 is the actuator AC2 shown in FIG. In addition, a ball passage (not shown) that guides the game ball that has entered the ball to the rear side of the game board YB is connected to the grand prize opening 15, and a game ball that has entered the big prize opening 15 is detected in the ball passage. Means (count switch (sensor) S3 shown in FIG. 6) is provided.

  The normal winning openings 16 and 17 are winning openings through which game balls are entered when the payout condition for winning balls is established. In this embodiment, the normal winning openings 16, 17 are located in the left area and the right area of the game area YBa. Further, the normal winning openings 16 and 17 are always opened so that a game ball can be entered.

  The left regular winning opening 16 is in a position where game balls launched mainly aiming at the first starting opening 12 can enter, and game balls launched aiming at the large winning opening 15 cannot enter. In position. In this embodiment, a plurality of normal winning openings 16 are provided in the left region. A ball passage (not shown) that guides the game ball that has entered the ball to the rear side of the game board YB is connected to each of the left normal winning openings 16. Means (normal mouth switch (sensor) S5 shown in FIG. 6) for detecting the played game ball is provided. The ball passage continuously connected to the left normal winning opening 16 is composed of a plurality of branch passages for receiving game balls entered into the respective normal winning openings 16 and a collective passage for receiving the game balls guided through the respective branch passages. A single normal port switch S5 is disposed in the collecting passage.

  The normal winning port 17 on the right side is in a position where game balls launched mainly aiming at the big winning port 15 can enter, and game balls launched aiming at the first starting port 12 cannot enter. In position. That is, the normal winning opening 17 on the right side is disposed at a position where a game ball launched aiming at the big winning opening 15 can enter. In this embodiment, a single ordinary winning opening 17 is provided in the right region. A ball passage (not shown) that leads the game ball that has entered the ball to the rear side of the game board YB is connected to the normal winning port 17 on the right side, and the game that has entered the normal winning port 17 is connected to the ball passage. Means for detecting a sphere (ordinary port switch (sensor) S6 shown in FIG. 6) is provided.

  In this embodiment, the first starting port 12, the second starting port 13, the big winning port 15, and the normal winning ports 16, 17 satisfy the winning ball payout condition by entering a game ball in any of the winning ports. The first starting port 12, the second starting port 13, and the normal winning ports 16 and 17 are a plurality of winning ports different from the big winning port 15. In this embodiment, the number of award balls at the first start port 12 is [4 balls], the number of award balls at the second start port 13 is [1 ball], and the number of award balls at the big winning port 15 is [15 balls]. In addition, the number of winning balls of the normal winning openings 16, 17 is set to [5 balls]. The number of game balls determined as the number of winning balls is the number of game balls paid out from the pachinko gaming machine 10 for one incoming ball. The first start port 12, the second start port 13, the big winning port 15, and the regular winning ports 16 and 17 are ball entry devices that are subject to winning ball payout by entering a game ball, and are attached to the pachinko gaming machine 10. Is provided with a plurality of entrance devices to be paid out as described above.

  An operation gate 18 is disposed in the game area YBa. In this embodiment, the operation gate 18 is a region on the right side of the game region YBa, and is located above the second start port 13 and the big winning port 15. The operating gate 18 is opened with a gate port 18a that is opened so that a game ball can be always entered. Means (gate switch (sensor) S4 shown in FIG. 6) for detecting a game ball that enters and passes through the gate port 18a are disposed. The gate 18a of the operation gate 18 is a entrance for entering a game ball when a starting condition of a symbol change game using a normal symbol (hereinafter referred to as a “general variable game”) is established. The second start port 13 wins a normal symbol winning lottery performed by entering a game ball into the operation gate 18, and after being derived in the normal game, it moves from the closed state to the open state. The actuating gate 18 is not a pitching device that is a target for paying out a prize ball by entering a game ball. Even if a game ball enters the actuating gate 18, the prize ball payout condition is not satisfied.

  In this embodiment, the player divides the game ball into the left region and the right region by adjusting the strength of the firing strength of the launch handle HD, and the first start port 12, the second start port 13. It is possible to enter the game ball into the big winning opening 15, the normal winning openings 16, 17 or the operation gate 18. Specifically, when the game ball is fired by adjusting the firing strength to be strong (so-called right-handed), the game ball is easily guided to flow down to the right region, and the second start port 13, the grand prize port 15, there is a possibility of entering the right normal winning opening 17 or the operation gate 18. It should be noted that the right strike is performed by adjusting the firing strength to a maximum strength or slightly weaker than the maximum strength because it is necessary to launch the game ball vigorously in order to reach the right region.

  On the other hand, when the game ball is fired by adjusting the firing strength to be weak (so-called “left-handed”), the game ball is easily guided down to the left region, and the first starting port 12 or the left regular winning There is a possibility of entering the mouth 16. In addition, the left strike does not require the game ball to be fired as vigorously as the right strike, and is adjusted to such an intensity that the fired game ball does not reach the right region. In this embodiment, when a right turn is made, a game ball flow path is provided by a game part such as a game nail so that the game ball cannot enter the first start opening 12 or the left regular winning opening 16. Is formed. Note that the game component may be arranged so as to restrict entry into the first starting port 12 and the left regular winning port 16 when making a right strike, or compared to when making a left strike. It may be arranged so that it is difficult to enter the first starting port 12 and the left regular winning port 16 (the probability of entering the ball is extremely low).

  In this embodiment, the “left region” is a region located on the left side of the center line C that bisects the game region YBa left and right when the game board YB is viewed from the front. In this embodiment, the “right region” is a region located on the right side of the center line C when the game board YB is viewed from the front. The game ball launched by the operation of the launch handle HD in the pachinko gaming machine 10 is guided by the launch passage 19 located on the left side when the game board YB is viewed from the front, and is prevented from returning backwardly in the launch passage 19. The game area YBa is reached through the valve 20. For this reason, the “left region” is also a region closer to the launch passage 19, and conversely, the “right region” is also a region away from the launch passage 19. Then, the game ball guided to flow down the left area passes through the left side of the effect display device 11 located in the game area YBa, and goes to the out mouth 21 located at the lowermost position of the game area YBa. In addition, the game ball guided down in the right area passes through the right side of the effect display device 11 located in the game area YBa and heads toward the out port 21.

Here, the above-mentioned effective sphere will be described.
In this specification, the effective ball is a game ball used for a game in the pachinko gaming machine 10, and more specifically, a game ball that is launched by operating the launch handle HD and reaches the game area YBa of the game board YB. It is. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the launch handle HD is operated continuously, the game balls are launched at a predetermined interval (a launch interval of 100 balls per minute), and among the launched game balls, it is guided in the launch passage 19. Thus, the game ball that has passed through the reversion preventive valve 20 corresponds to an effective ball. On the other hand, among the launched game balls, the game balls that have returned through the launch passage 19 without passing through the reverse return prevention valve 20 or have flowed backward (so-called return balls) pass through the discharge passage communicating with the launch passage 19 in the middle. Since it is discharged to the plate Sb and returned to the player, it is a game ball (invalid ball) that has not been used for the game and is not an effective ball.

  Note that a game ball as an effective ball that has reached the game area YBa may enter any winning port of the game board YB, or may enter the out port 21 without entering any winning port. There is also a case of a ball. Then, an effective ball that has entered any of the winning openings is guided to the guide passage in the middle frame WN from the ball passage connected to the winning opening and is guided to the outside through the guide passage. , Discharged outside the machine. In addition, the game ball that has entered the out port 21 is guided from the ball path connected to the out port 21 to the guide path in the middle frame WN and is guided to the outside through the guide path. Discharged.

  Returning to the description of the game board YB, the special game display device 23, the hold display device 24, and the general-purpose display device 25 shown in FIG. 6 are arranged on the game board YB. These display devices are located in a portion of the game board YB that can be visually recognized by the player when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is viewed from the front. For example, these display devices are arranged on a decorative member arranged in the game area of the game board YB, a corner decorative member of the game board YB, or the like.

  The special symbol display device 23 performs a symbol variation game using a special symbol (hereinafter referred to as “special symbol variation game”), and a special symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the big hit lottery is derived in the special symbol variation game. . The special symbol display device 23 includes a first special symbol display device that performs a symbol variation game of a first special symbol (hereinafter referred to as “first special symbol variation game”), and a symbol variation game of a second special symbol (hereinafter referred to as “first special symbol variation game”). , And a second special figure display device (shown as “second special figure variation game”). When a game ball enters the first start port 12 and is detected, the start condition for the first special figure variation game is satisfied. On the other hand, when a game ball enters the second start port 13 and is detected, the start condition for the second special figure variation game is satisfied. In the first special symbol and the second special symbol, a big hit lottery is performed when the start condition is established, and the probability of winning the big hit lottery is the same probability. On the other hand, in the first special symbol and the second special symbol, the type of jackpot determined when winning the jackpot lottery and the determination ratio of jackpot of the same type are different. As a result, the first special symbol and the second special symbol have different advantages (for example, the number of prize balls, the period of grant of the improved entrance rate, etc.) when winning the big hit lottery.

  In addition, when the start condition is satisfied, a special figure changing game is performed in the special figure display device 23 in order to derive the lottery result of the big hit lottery, and according to the special symbol derived in the special figure changing game. The symbol variation game for deriving the result is also performed on the effect display device 11 using the effect symbols.

  The special figure display device 23 is a display device including a light emitter. In the special figure variation game, a combination of arbitrary light emitters constituting the display device is derived as a special symbol. The special symbols include a jackpot symbol that is derived when the jackpot lottery is won and a loss symbol that is derived when the jackpot lottery is not won. On the other hand, in the symbol variation game of effect symbols, combinations of effect symbols in a plurality of columns are derived. The effect design is composed of a design imitating Arabic numerals, for example. Then, the combination where the design symbols of all the rows are the same design is selected as the jackpot combination that can be specified, and the combination where the design symbols of all the rows do not become the same design symbol is won for the jackpot lottery. This is a combination of outliers that can be identified.

  The result derived in the effect design symbol variation game corresponds to the result derived in the special symbol variation game. For this reason, in the special figure variation game, the lottery result of the big win lottery is derived as a special symbol, while in the effect variation of the symbol variation game, information that can identify the lottery result of the big hit lottery is derived as a production symbol. It should be noted that the first special figure variation game and the second special figure variation game are not executed at the same time, and the effect display device 11 performs an effect design corresponding to the special symbol being executed.

  The hold display device 24 displays the number of special figure variation games that are put on hold (starting hold number). The hold display device 24 includes a first hold display device that displays a start hold number of a first special symbol and a second hold display device that displays a start hold number of a second special symbol. The general symbol display device 25 performs a normal symbol variation game, and a normal symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the normal symbol winning lottery is derived in the general symbol variable game.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a frame mounting member 50 that is assembled to the rear side of the game board YB. The frame mounting member 50 is a flat square box-shaped member with the front opened, and various game parts are assembled. The frame mounting member 50 is fixed to the back surface of the game board YB using fastening parts such as screws.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a liquid crystal panel unit 60, a first sub board unit 70, a second sub board unit 75, and a main board unit 80 on the rear side of the game board YB. Yes. The liquid crystal panel unit 60, the first sub board unit 70, the second sub board unit 75, and the main board unit 80 are assembled on the rear side of the frame mounting member 50.

  The liquid crystal panel unit 60 includes a liquid crystal panel constituting the image display unit GH, a liquid crystal panel drive substrate (not shown), and a panel case 61 that houses the liquid crystal panel and the drive substrate. In this embodiment, the liquid crystal panel unit 60 is assembled to the rear wall 50 a of the frame mounting member 50.

  The first sub board unit 70 includes a first sub board 71 and a first sub board case 72 that houses the first sub board 71. The second sub-board unit 75 includes a second sub-board 76 and a second sub-board case 77 that houses the second sub-board 76. Both the first sub-board unit 70 and the second sub-board unit 75 are fixed to the panel case 61 of the liquid crystal panel unit 60, and are arranged adjacent to each other in the left-right direction of the game board YB.

  In this embodiment, the first sub board 71 accommodated in the first sub board case 72 of the first sub board unit 70 is used as the sub general board 32 and the sound / lamp board 47. In this embodiment, the second sub board 76 accommodated in the second sub board case 77 of the second sub board unit 75 is used as the effect display board 46.

  The effect display board 46 controls the effect display device 11. The sound / lamp board 47 controls the decorative lamp La and the speaker Sp. The sub control board 32 controls and controls a plurality of sub boards. The effect display board 46, the sound / lamp board 47, and the sub control board 32 are all sub boards 42 as shown in FIG. The sub control board 32 and the sound / lamp board 47 may be configured as independent control boards or may be configured as a single control board.

  The main board unit 80 includes a main board 30 and a main board case 81 that accommodates the main board 30. The main board unit 80 is fixed to the panel case 61 of the liquid crystal panel unit 60, and is disposed below the first sub board unit 70 and the second sub board unit 75.

Hereinafter, the configuration of the main board unit 80 will be specifically described with reference to FIGS. 4 and 5.
The main board 30 is configured by mounting various electronic components on a printed board on which a wiring pattern (not shown) is printed. FIG. 4 illustrates a CPU 30a, a connection terminal 103, an RWM clear button 104, a display 105 as a display unit, and the like as electronic components mounted on the main board 30. The configuration of the main substrate 30 will be described in detail later.

  The main board case 81 that houses the main board 30 includes a base member 82 and a cover member 86. By assembling the base member 82 and the cover member 86, a space for accommodating the main substrate 30 is formed therein.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the base member 82 is a rectangular plate-like member extending along the left-right direction. The base member 82 includes a rectangular fitting recess 82a extending along the left-right direction. The main substrate 30 is fitted in the fitting recess 82a. The base member 82 includes an upper guide groove 83U that extends along the upper edge portion of the fitting recess 82a, and a lower guide groove 83L that extends along the lower edge portion of the fitting recess 82a.

  The base member 82 includes a plurality of engaging portions 83a and a single concave portion 83b inside the upper guide groove 83U. The engaging portion 83a and the recessed portion 83b of the upper guide groove 83U are arranged at a predetermined interval along the direction in which the upper guide groove 83U extends. The base member 82 includes a plurality of engaging portions 83a and a single concave portion 83b in the lower guide groove 83L. The engaging portion 83a and the recessed portion 83b of the lower guide groove 83L are arranged at a predetermined interval along the direction in which the lower guide groove 83L extends. The engaging portion 83a of the upper guide groove 83U and the engaging portion 83a of the lower guide groove 83L are opposed to each other in the vertical direction with the main substrate 30 (insertion recessed portion 82a) interposed therebetween, and the recessed portion 83b of the upper guide groove 83U The recess 83b of the guide groove 83L is opposed in the vertical direction across the main substrate 30 (insertion recess 82a).

  As shown in FIG. 4, the cover member 86 is a rectangular box-shaped member that opens toward the front and extends along the left-right direction. The cover member 86 includes a bulging portion 86a that protrudes rearward. The bulging portion 86a is a portion for securing a space for accommodating the electronic components included in the main board 30. Further, the cover member 86 includes a proximity portion 86b that spreads in a state of being close to the main substrate 30 below the bulging portion 86a. In the cover member 86, the proximity portion 86b is connected to the lower wall 86c of the bulging portion 86a.

  The cover member 86 includes an upper guide rib 87U that extends along the upper edge portion, and a lower guide rib 87L that extends along the lower edge portion. Further, the cover member 86 includes a plurality of locking pieces 87a (a same number as the engaging portions 83a of the upper guide groove 83U) and a single convex portion 87c on the upper guide rib 87U. The locking piece 87a and the convex portion 87c of the upper guide rib 87U are arranged at a predetermined interval along the direction in which the upper guide rib 87U extends.

  Further, the cover member 86 includes a plurality of locking pieces 87a (a same number as the engaging portions 83a of the lower guide groove 83L) and a single convex portion 87c on the lower guide rib 87L. The locking piece 87a and the convex portion 87c of the lower guide rib 87L are arranged at a predetermined interval along the direction in which the lower guide rib 87L extends. Each locking piece 87a is provided by forming a notch portion 87b that is cut out in an L shape in a plan view of the upper guide rib 87U and the lower guide rib 87L. The locking piece 87a of the upper guide rib 87U and the locking piece 87a of the lower guide rib 87L are opposed to each other in the vertical direction across the main substrate 30 (the fitting recess 82a), and the convex portion 87c of the upper guide rib 87U and the lower guide rib 87L. The convex portion 87c faces the vertical direction with the main substrate 30 (the fitting concave portion 82a) interposed therebetween.

  In a state where the base member 82 and the cover member 86 are assembled, the upper guide rib 87U is inserted into the upper guide groove 83U. The plurality of engaging portions 83a in the upper guide groove 83U are inserted into the notches 87b in the upper guide rib 87U, and are individually locked with the locking pieces 87a. Further, in a state where the base member 82 and the cover member 86 are assembled, the lower guide rib 87L is inserted into the lower guide groove 83L. The plurality of engaging portions 83a in the lower guide groove 83L are inserted into the notches 87b in the lower guide rib 87L, and are individually locked with the locking pieces 87a. As a result, the base member 82 and the cover member 86 are restricted from being separated in the front-rear direction by the engagement between the engaging portion 83a and the locking piece 87a.

  Further, in a state where the base member 82 and the cover member 86 are assembled, the concave portion 83b in the upper guide groove 83U and the convex portion 87c in the upper guide rib 87U are engaged. Further, in a state where the base member 82 and the cover member 86 are assembled, the concave portion 83b in the lower guide groove 83L and the convex portion 87c in the lower guide rib 87L are engaged. Thereby, it is suppressed that the base member 82 and the cover member 86 mutually slide to the left-right direction. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the base member 82 and the cover member 86 slide in the left-right direction, the locking by the plurality of engaging portions 83a and the plurality of locking pieces 87a is released. Can be suppressed.

  In addition, the main board case 81 of this embodiment includes unauthorized opening prevention means including a first crimping portion 85 provided in the base member 82 and a second crimping portion 88 provided in the cover member 86. The first caulking portion 85 and the second caulking portion 88 are fixed so as not to be separated without breaking.

  The base member 82 includes a square box-shaped first caulking portion 85 that protrudes outward from one end portion of the base member 82 in the left-right direction. The first caulking portion 85 includes a plurality of (two in this embodiment) through holes 85a and 85b penetrating in the front-rear direction. On the other hand, the cover member 86 includes a square box-shaped second caulking portion 88 that protrudes outward from one end portion of the cover member 86 in the left-right direction. The second caulking portion 88 includes a plurality of (two in this embodiment) through holes 88a and 88b penetrating in the front-rear direction. The through holes 88a and 88b include a stepped portion 88d that is recessed stepwise along the periphery of each opening.

  When the base member 82 and the cover member 86 are assembled, the through hole 85a in the first caulking portion 85 and the through hole 88a in the second caulking portion 88 are aligned and matched when viewed from the rear. ing. In addition, when the base member 82 and the cover member 86 are assembled, the through hole 85b in the first caulking portion 85 and the through hole 88b in the second caulking portion 88 are aligned and matched when viewed from the rear. ing.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the main board case 81 includes a first caulking piece 90. The first caulking piece 90 includes a base wall 90a and square plate-like side walls 90b, 90b that protrude rearward from the left and right ends of the base wall 90a and extend in the vertical direction. ing. The first caulking piece 90 includes locking pieces 90c and 90c on the side walls 90b and 90b, respectively. The locking pieces 90c and 90c are plate-like members whose proximal end portions are connected to the side walls 90b and 90b, respectively, and whose distal ends protrude between the side walls 90b and 90b. The proximal end portions of the locking pieces 90c and 90c are disposed closer to the distal end side (rear side) of the side walls 90b and 90b than the distal ends of the locking pieces 90c and 90c. The locking pieces 90c, 90c can be bent relatively easily in the left-right direction around the base end, but are difficult to bend in the protruding direction (front-rear direction) of the side walls 90b, 90b. Has strength.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the main board case 81 includes a second caulking piece 91. The second crimping piece 91 has a rectangular plate-like base portion 91a extending in the vertical direction, and projects forward from the front surface (the surface on the first crimping piece 90 side) of the base portion 91a, and in the vertical direction. And a lock plate 91b extending along. The lock plate 91b includes a lock hole 91c that passes through the lock plate 91b in the thickness direction (left-right direction). In this embodiment, the shape of the lock hole 91c is a quadrangle.

  A first caulking piece 90 is inserted into the through hole 85b from an opening on the front side (panel case 61 side) of the opening of the through hole 85b. A support portion (not shown) extends along the vertical direction inside the through hole 85b, and the base wall 90a of the first caulking piece 90 is locked to the support portion. In this state, the second caulking piece 91 is inserted into the through hole 88b from the rear opening of the opening of the through hole 88b. In this state, the locking pieces 90c, 90c of the first caulking piece 90 are inserted into the lock holes 91c of the second caulking piece 91, and the locking pieces 90c, 90c and the lock hole 91c are locked. ing. In a state where the locking pieces 90c, 90c and the lock hole 91c are locked, the second caulking piece 91 is restricted from being pulled out from the through hole 88b by the contact between the base wall 90a of the first caulking piece 90 and the support portion. Has been. Similarly, in a state where the locking pieces 90c, 90c and the lock hole 91c are locked, the first caulking piece 90 is removed from the through hole 85b by the contact between the base portion 91a of the second caulking piece 91 and the stepped portion 88d. Pulling out is regulated.

  When the first caulking piece 90 and the second caulking piece 91 are forcibly pulled out, the locking pieces 90c and 90c are destroyed. For this reason, when the first caulking piece 90 and the second caulking piece 91 are pulled out and the main board case 81 is opened, the first caulking piece 90 is destroyed, and therefore the same first caulking piece 90 is removed. The first caulking part 85 and the second caulking part 88 cannot be fixed by using. That is, the main board case 81 of this embodiment can leave a trace of opening at the first caulking portion 85 and the second caulking portion 88 when the base member 82 and the cover member 86 are separated and opened. The main board case 81 may include a lid member that covers the through holes 85a and 85b and the through holes 88a and 88b. Further, the main board case 81 uses the spare second caulking piece 91 by inserting the first caulking piece 90 in the through hole 85a in advance, and the first caulking part 85 and the second caulking part 88 again. May be fixed.

  Returning to the description of the cover member 86, the cover member 86 includes a display insertion hole 96 through which the display 105 is inserted in the proximity portion 86b. The display 105 of this embodiment is a quadrangle when the information display unit (display surface) 105a included in the display 105 is viewed from the front. For this reason, the indicator insertion hole 96 is a quadrangle corresponding to the outer shape of the information display unit 105a. And the thickness of the proximity part 86b around the indicator insertion hole 96 is the same as or substantially the same as the thickness of the cover member 86 in the other part. For this reason, in the state where the main board 30 is accommodated in the main board case 81, the indicator 105 protrudes rearward from the rear surface of the proximity portion 86b in the indicator insertion hole 96. That is, the information display part (display surface) 105 a included in the display device 105 is exposed outside the cover member 86. The configuration of the display device 105 will be described in detail later.

The cover member 86 includes a terminal hole 97 through which the connection terminal 103 is inserted. The shape of the terminal hole 97 is a rectangle corresponding to the outer shape of the connection terminal 103.
Further, the cover member 86 includes a button protection part 99 that protrudes rearward from the proximity part 86b in the proximity part 86b. The rear surface 99a of the button protection part 99 does not protrude rearward from the bulging part 86a when viewed from above. The button protector 99 includes a button hole 99b through which the RWM clear button 104 is inserted. And the button protection part 99 is provided with the recessed part 99c surrounding the circumference | surroundings of the button hole 99b. In a state where the main board 30 is accommodated in the main board case 81, the RWM clear button 104 does not protrude rearward from the rear surface 99a of the button protector 99 when viewed from above. Therefore, even if the game ball falls from above the main board unit 80, the game ball is difficult to contact the RWM clear button 104.

FIG. 5 shows a state in which the main board unit 80 assembled to the game board YB is viewed from the rear.
In this embodiment, the cover member 86 is a colorless and transparent resin molded product. For this reason, the mounting surface (the surface facing the cover member 86) of the main substrate 30 accommodated in the main substrate case 81 is visible through the main substrate case 81 (cover member 86). . In other words, electronic components such as the CPU 30a mounted on the main board 30 are also visible through the main board case 81 (cover member 86).

  The cover member 86 includes a number display unit 101 that displays a management number of the main board 30. The number display unit 101 is obtained by printing a management number on a sealing material having an adhesive surface, and is attached to the outside of the cover member 86. The management number of the main board 30 is a number that is assigned to each pachinko gaming machine 10 and manages which main board 30 is mounted on which pachinko gaming machine 10.

  The display 105 mounted on the main board 30 can be viewed by exposing the information display portion 105a even when the main board 30 is accommodated in the main board case 81 and unitized as the main board unit 80. Has been. That is, in this embodiment, the display 105 is mounted so that the display state can be visually recognized in a state where the main substrate 30 is covered with the main substrate case 81. Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the position where the display 105 is mounted is separated from the position of the number display unit 101 disposed outside the main board case 81 in the left-right direction. For this reason, the information display part 105a of the display device 105 is positioned so as not to overlap the number display part 101 in any of the left and right directions and the front and rear direction when the main board 30 accommodated in the main board case 81 is viewed from the front. Has been placed.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10, another gaming component is not assembled further behind the main board unit 80 assembled on the rear side of the gaming board YB. The cover member 86 of the main board case 81 is not covered with other game parts at least at the part where the mounting surface of the main board 30 faces. For this reason, when the middle frame WN assembled with the game board YB is opened, the main board unit 80 is exposed and visible as shown in FIG. Therefore, in a state where the middle frame WN is opened, the mounting surface of the main board 30 accommodated in the main board case 81 can be visually recognized, and the number display unit 101 and the information display unit 105a of the display unit 105 can be visually recognized. Is possible.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the opening of the middle frame WN and the front frame WM is always restricted by the locking device SS shown in FIG. 1, but the pachinko gaming machine 10 is locked using a key (key) managed by the manager of the game hall. By operating the device SS, the middle frame WN and the front frame WM can be unlocked and opened. For this reason, the information displayed on the information display part 105a of the display device 105 can be visually recognized by opening the middle frame WN. That is, in this embodiment, the information on the display device 105 mounted on the main board 30 is arranged at a position where it cannot be touched by the player who cannot operate the locking device SS.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes various control boards including a main board 30, a payout board 31, and a sub control board 32.

  The main board 30 includes a main control CPU 30a capable of executing a control operation in a predetermined procedure. Further, the CPU 30a controls the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 10. The CPU 30a is a processing unit (central processing unit) that performs predetermined processing. In this embodiment, the CPU 30a has a built-in memory, and the memory is provided with a read-only ROM area and a read / write RWM area. Thus, the main board 30 includes a main control ROM 30b corresponding to the ROM area and a main control RWM 30c corresponding to the RWM area as shown in FIG. The memory may be separate from the CPU 30a. The main board 30 includes a random number generation circuit 30d and a display (base monitor) 105. Although not shown, the main board 30 also includes electronic components such as an input / output circuit and a clock generation circuit. In the state where the main board 30 is accommodated in the main board case 81, the electronic component described above can be seen through the cover member 86 of the main board case 81.

  The main board 30 is connected to start port switches S1 and S2, a count switch S3, a gate switch S4, and normal port switches S5 and S6. And CPU30a can receive the detection signal from each above-mentioned switch S1-S6. Further, the CPU 30a controls display contents of various display devices (special display device 23, hold display device 24, universal display device 25, etc.) and controls the operations of the actuators AC1 and AC2. In addition, an RWM clear button 104 is connected to the main board 30. The CPU 30a can receive an operation signal of the RWM clear button 104.

  The ROM 30b stores a main control program for executing processing related to a game, information for specifying a special symbol variation pattern (main variation pattern), various determination values, and the like. The main variation pattern can specify the variation time (effect time) from when the special symbol starts to vary until the special symbol is confirmed and stopped. The main variation pattern can be classified into a variation pattern for big hit variation and a variation pattern for outlier variation. In addition, the various determination values include a big hit determination value used for the big win lottery, a normal hit determination value used for the normal symbol win lottery, and the like. Further, the RWM 30c stores various information (random number value, timer value, flag, start pending number, etc.) that can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. That is, the CPU 30a stores data (control information) indicating a calculation result by itself in the RWM area of the memory.

  The CPU 30a executes a random number update process (software random number generation process) in which various software random number values are updated every predetermined control cycle (interrupt cycle) and stored in the RWM 30c. The software random number includes a big hit symbol random number used when determining a big hit symbol of a special symbol, a variation pattern distribution random number used when distributing a main variation pattern, and the like. The random number generation circuit 30d generates a hardware random number by updating one value for each cycle of an internal system clock (for example, 10 MHz) supplied from a clock generation circuit (not shown). The hardware random number is a big hit random number used for a special symbol jackpot lottery or a normal hit random number used for a normal symbol hit lottery.

  The payout board 31 includes a payout control CPU 31a capable of executing control operations in a predetermined procedure, a payout control ROM 31b for storing control information such as a control program for the CPU 31a, and writing and reading of necessary data. The payout control RWM 31c. The payout substrate 31 is connected to the main substrate 30 via the relay terminal plate 37. The main board 30 and the payout board 31 are electrically connected so that information (control signal) is transmitted in both directions. The payout board 31 drives the payout unit HS based on a prize ball signal instructing the payout of prize balls transmitted from the main board 30 to pay out a predetermined number of prize balls.

  The prize ball signal (prize ball designation command) transmitted from the main board 30 to the payout board 31 can identify the number of prize balls corresponding to the prize slot when the prize ball for which a prize ball is to be paid is entered. It is configured. For example, the prize ball signal when entering the first start port 12 is configured to be able to specify [4 balls] as the number of prize balls. For example, when the total number of prize balls to be paid out on the main board 30 is managed, the prize ball signal is configured to instruct the payout of one prize ball, and the required number of times is required. A prize ball signal instructing the payout of one prize ball may be transmitted to the payout board 31 (until the total number of prize balls becomes zero). The prize ball signal is composed of 2-byte data, and one of the first byte data and the second byte data indicates that the prize ball is to be paid out, and the other is the number of prize balls. It is data which shows.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a power supply unit 38. The power supply unit 38 converts the power supply voltage supplied from the main power supply of the amusement hall into a predetermined power supply voltage (V1) and converts the power supply voltage (V1) after the conversion into each board such as the main board 30 and the payout board 31. Is further converted into a power supply voltage (V2) to be supplied to The power supply unit 38 is connected to each substrate (the main substrate 30 and the payout substrate 31) via a plurality of power supply lines, and each substrate operates by receiving power supply through the power supply line.

  An out switch S <b> 7 is connected to the payout substrate 31. The out switch (sensor) S7 is a switch for detecting an effective ball (out ball) used in the game. The CPU 31a can receive the detection signal from the out switch S7. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, the out switch S7 is provided in the middle frame WN that is a mounting frame of the game board YB.

  A game ball (effective ball) that is launched into the game area YBa of the game board YB in the pachinko gaming machine 10 and then flows down through the game area YBa is awarded to various winning holes for which a prize ball is to be paid out. In some cases, the player enters the out port 21 without winning any of the winning ports, and may enter the out port 21 after passing through the operating gate 18. Then, the game ball that has won a prize winning hole and the game ball that has entered the out slot 21 are finally discharged out of the machine through a guide passage mounted on the middle frame WN.

  For this reason, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, the out switch S7 is arranged in a guide passage where the game balls that have won the winning opening and the game balls that have entered the out opening 21 gather. In other words, the out switch S7 disposed in the guide passage is located below the out port 21 of the game board YB, and more specifically, the most downstream of the guide passage (to the outside of the machine that opens in the guide passage). It is located at the lowermost part of the middle frame WN corresponding to the vicinity of the ball outlet.

  In this embodiment, the out switch S7 corresponds to an effective ball detection means for detecting a game ball used in the game. The pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment includes a single (single) effective ball detecting means. In this embodiment, the start port switches S1 and S2 and the normal port switches S5 and S6 are the first start port 12 and the second start port 13 as winning ports different from the big winning port 15 among the effective balls. , And a game entry detecting means for detecting a game ball entered into the normal winning openings 16 and 17. And the pachinko game machine 10 of this embodiment is provided with a plurality of entrance detection means.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an external terminal board 40 as external connection means. The external terminal board 40 is connected to the payout board 31. The payout board 31 and the external terminal board 40 are electrically connected to the payout board 31 so that information (signal) is transmitted from the payout board 31 in one direction. The external terminal board 40 connects the pachinko gaming machine 10 and the hall computer HC as an external device installed in a game room management room or the like in order to manage the operating state of each pachinko gaming machine installed in the game hall. It is a substrate. The external terminal board 40 includes a plurality of input terminals and a plurality of output terminals. Then, different signal lines are connected to the input terminal of the external terminal board 40 so that a plurality of types of signals transmitted from the payout board 31 can be separately received. Also, separate signal lines are connected to the output terminal of the external terminal plate 40 so that each received signal can be transmitted separately.

Here, information (signals) that can be transmitted to the hall computer HC through the external terminal board 40 will be described.
In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, an information signal, a door opening signal, a security signal, a prize ball schedule signal, a prize ball information signal, and an out signal can be transmitted through the external terminal board 40.

  The information signal is a signal that can specify information related to the game of the pachinko gaming machine 10. For example, the information includes the state of a big hit game, the fact that a game ball has entered the start opening (the first start opening 12 and the second start opening 13), the special figure change game, and the normal figure change game have ended. And so on. The door opening signal is a signal that can specify that the mounting frame (front frame WM, middle frame WN) of the pachinko gaming machine 10 has been opened. The security signal is a signal that can identify an error that has occurred in the pachinko gaming machine 10. For example, the error includes an RWM clear, a magnetic error, an induced magnetic field detection error, a big prize winning illegal prize error, and an ordinary electric accessory illegal prize error.

  The prize ball schedule signal indicates that a game ball as a prize ball of a predetermined number of units (for example, 10 balls) is scheduled to be paid out regardless of whether or not a prize ball payout operation is performed by the payout unit HS. Is a signal that can be identified. The award ball scheduled signal is transmitted every time the award ball scheduled ball number (scheduled ball number) counted upon receiving the award ball signal exceeds a certain number (for example, 10 balls). The prize ball information signal is a signal that makes it possible to specify that a game ball as a prize ball in a predetermined unit (for example, 10 balls) has been paid out. The award ball information signal is transmitted each time a game ball as a predetermined number of award balls is paid out. The out signal is transmitted every time the number of effective spheres counted every time an effective sphere is detected by the out switch S7 exceeds a certain number (for example, 10 balls).

  The winning ball schedule signal, the winning ball information signal, and the out signal are transmitted for a predetermined time (for example, 128 ms). In addition, the winning ball scheduled signal, the winning ball information signal, and the out signal are transmitted at regular intervals (for example, 128 ms) when transmitted continuously. Note that the fixed time and the fixed interval at which the signal is transmitted are the same time. The case of continuous transmission is a case where, for example, an out signal has reached a certain number of effective spheres detected by the out switch S7 while being transmitted for a certain period of time. In this case, the out signal is transmitted at regular intervals after a certain time has elapsed. The transmission of such a signal is the same for the winning ball schedule signal and the winning ball information signal.

  The winning ball scheduled signal, the winning ball information signal, and the out signal are binary signals that can take a first state (for example, an on (Hi) state) and a second state (for example, an off (Low) state). More specifically, the first state is set when transmitting, and the second state is set when not transmitting. Note that the time during which the award ball scheduled signal, the award ball information signal, and the out signal can be turned on can be arbitrarily changed, and the interval (time when the off state can be taken) when continuously transmitted is arbitrarily determined. It can be changed.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the main board 30 and the payout board 31 are electrically connected by a plurality of information signal lines that transmit and receive control signals. The pachinko gaming machine 10 transmits, as information signal lines, a control signal from the main board 30 to the payout board 31 in one direction, and a control signal from the payout board 31 to the main board 30 in one direction. Information signal line L2. The information signal line L1 is a transmission line that transmits a control signal from the main board 30 to the payout board 31 when the main board 30 is used as a reference. The information signal line L2 is a reception line that receives a control signal transmitted from the payout board 31 when the main board 30 is used as a reference. In addition to the information signal lines L1 and L2, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes one or more information signal lines L3 that transmit and receive control signals as information signal lines.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, control signals related to payout of prize balls are transmitted and received between the main board 30 and the payout board 31 using the information signal line L1 and the information signal line L2. The information signal line L1 and the information signal line L2 are serial communication lines. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, control signals related to other than the payout of prize balls are transmitted and received between the main board 30 and the payout board 31 using the information signal line L3. The control signal related to other than the prize ball payout is a signal transmitted to the external terminal board 40 via the payout board 31, for example. Specifically, they are an information signal, a door opening signal, a security signal, a winning ball schedule signal, a winning ball information signal, and an out signal.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 has a backup function. In this embodiment, the main board 30 and the payout board 31 are equipped with a backup function. The pachinko gaming machine 10 equipped with a backup function retains information relating to game control for a predetermined period even when the power supply is stopped, and can return based on the information when the power supply is started.

  The information related to game control includes information related to the special figure variation game, information related to the big hit game, information related to the game state, and information related to payout of the winning ball. Information related to the special figure variation game includes, for example, information that can identify the lottery result of the big win lottery, information that can identify the variation pattern of the special figure variation game, information that can identify the special symbol derived in the special figure variation game, etc. It is. The information related to the jackpot game includes information that can identify the progress status of the jackpot game. Information relating to the gaming state includes information that can specify whether the state is a probability variation state, information that can specify whether the state is an improved entrance rate, or the like. Information relating to the payout of prize balls includes information that can identify an unsent prize ball signal. The predetermined period is a period until the backup power source (for example, the electric double layer capacitor) is discharged and the backup power source becomes unable to supply power. The backup power supply is mounted on the power supply unit 38.

  Then, when power is supplied to the pachinko gaming machine 10 to start it up (including when power is restored), the CPU 30a for main control and the CPU 31a for payout control have no stored contents when the RWM initialization instruction is not received. It is confirmed whether it is normal, and when it is normal, a process of returning based on the stored information (stored contents) regarding game control is performed. Thereby, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is returned based on the stored contents of the RWM (information regarding game control at the time of power-off). Whether the stored contents are normal or abnormal is confirmed by, for example, checking the status of the backup flag and the checksum. On the other hand, even when the RWM initialization instruction is not received, when the stored content of the RWM is abnormal, the RWM is initialized and an initial value is set, and when the RWM initialization instruction is received. Similarly, control is started. That is, when the stored content of the RWM is abnormal, the information related to the game control described above is initialized. The RWM initialization instruction can be performed by operating the RWM clear button 104 when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is powered on.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 6, the sub control board 32 is electrically connected to the main board 30 so that information (control signal) is transmitted from the main board 30 in one direction. The sub control board 32 includes a CPU, a ROM, and an RWM (not shown). The CPU of the sub control board 32 executes a control operation according to a predetermined procedure in accordance with a control program stored in the ROM, and data generated by the control operation is temporarily stored in the RWM.

  The sub control board 32 includes an effect display board 46 for controlling display contents of the effect display apparatus 11 and an audio / lamp board 47 for controlling the light emission of the decoration lamp La and controlling the audio output of the speaker Sp. It is connected. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, the sub general board 32, the effect display board 46, and the sound / lamp board 47 are sub-controls mainly responsible for controlling the game effects based on the control signals transmitted from the main board 30. This is the substrate 42. In addition, an effect button BT is connected to the sub control board 32, and an operation signal from the effect button BT can be received.

Hereinafter, a process (normal process) performed by the CPU 30a of the main board 30 to control the game will be described.
First, processing (reception processing (input processing)) related to reception of gaming ball detection signals from the various switches S1, S2, S3, S4, S5, and S6 will be described.

  When the CPU 30a for main control receives the detection signal from the start port switch S1 by entering the first start port 12, the start reserved number of the first special symbol (hereinafter referred to as "the first special figure reserved number"). ")" Is less than the upper limit number (4 in this embodiment). Then, when the first special figure reservation number is less than the upper limit number, the CPU 30a rewrites the first special figure reservation number by adding 1 and displays the first special figure reservation number after addition. The holding display device 24 for the figure holding number is controlled. On the other hand, when the first special figure reservation number has reached the upper limit number, the CPU 30a does not add the first special figure reservation number.

  On the other hand, when the CPU 30a receives the detection signal from the start port switch S2 by entering the second start port 13, the start reserved number of the second special symbol (hereinafter referred to as "second special figure reserved number"). It is determined whether it is less than the upper limit number (4 in this embodiment). When the second special figure reservation number is less than the upper limit number, the CPU 30a rewrites the second special figure reservation number by adding 1 and displays the second special figure reservation number after addition. The holding display device 24 for the figure holding number is controlled. On the other hand, when the second special figure reservation number has reached the upper limit number, the CPU 30a does not add the second special figure reservation number.

  The CPU 30a enters a game ball into the start port (the first start port 12 or the second start port 13) that establishes the start condition of the symbol variation game, and the start hold number (the first special figure hold number or the second special figure). It is a counting means that counts the number of starting suspensions when the condition that the number of suspensions is less than the upper limit number is satisfied. The hold display device 24 is a means capable of displaying a count result of the number of start-up holds. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is equipped with a device that directly displays numbers as the hold display device 24, or a device that includes a plurality of light emitters and displays the number of start-ups depending on the number of lights. ing. Further, the number of start suspensions counted by the CPU 30a is information relating to the special figure fluctuation game stored in the RWM 30c, and is information that is retained even when the power supply is stopped and can be restored when the power supply is started. . That is, for example, when the pachinko gaming machine 10 holds information that can specify “4” as the number of start suspensions, when the power supply is started, the pachinko gaming machine 10 can return to “4” as the start suspension number. Is displayed on the hold display device 24. On the other hand, the number of start suspensions counted by the CPU 30a is information initialized by an RWM initialization instruction. For this reason, the hold display device 24 when it is initialized indicates “0 (zero)” which is an initial value.

  Further, the CPU 30a adds, to the sub-board 42, information (such as a hold designation command) that can specify the start hold number after addition when the start hold number (first special figure hold number or second special figure hold number) is added. Send. The sub board | substrate 42 alert | reports the information which can specify the starting reservation number after addition. For example, the image display unit GH of the effect display device 11 displays an image indicating the number of reservations as information that can specify the number of start reservations after addition.

  In addition, when a game ball enters with less than the upper limit of the number of pending start, the CPU 30a acquires various random number values triggered by the incoming ball, and also provides random number information that can specify the acquired various random number values. And stored in the RWM 30c. The random number information may be constituted by a random number value, or may be constituted by information obtained by converting the random number value into other information that can identify the value. Further, when storing the random number information, the CPU 30a stores the order of entering the game balls (information storage order) that triggered the acquisition of the value of the random number, and the order of entering the game balls previously entered (information of the information). Storage order) is stored in the RWM 30c. In addition, when acquiring the value of the random number, the CPU 30a acquires the value of the big hit random number from the random number generation circuit 30d, and acquires the value of the big hit symbol random number or the value of the variation pattern distribution random number from the RWM 30c.

  In addition, the CPU 30a performs a prize ball process for paying out a prize ball in the process when the detection signals from the start port switches S1, S2, the count switch S3, and the normal port switches S5, S6 are received. In the prize ball processing, a prize ball signal (prize ball designation command) to be transmitted to the payout board 31 is generated and transmitted. The CPU 31a of the payout board 31 that has received the prize ball signal operates the payout unit HS to pay out the number of game balls designated by the prize ball signal as prize balls.

  In addition, the CPU 30a performs a process of storing the hold of the common-type variable game and a process of acquiring various random numbers used for a normal symbol winning lottery in the process when the detection signal is received from the gate switch S4. Note that the CPU 30a establishes the condition that the game ball enters the operation gate 18 that establishes the starting condition of the normal-game variable game, and that the number of normal symbols to be started is less than the upper limit number (4 in this embodiment). It is a counting means that counts the number of start-ups of ordinary symbols when triggered. The number of normal symbols on hold is displayed on a normal symbol hold display device (not shown) controlled by the CPU 30a. In addition, the number of reserved symbols for normal symbols is stored in the RWM 30c together with the number of reserved symbols for special symbols, and is also retained when the power supply is stopped, and can be restored when the power supply is started. It is. In addition, the number of reserved symbols for normal symbols is information that is initialized by an RWM initialization instruction.

  Next, processing related to the execution of the special figure changing game for deriving the lottery result of the big hit lottery (special figure changing process) will be described. Note that the main control CPU 30a executes a special-figure variation process every predetermined control period (for example, 4 ms).

  In the special figure changing process, the CPU 30a determines whether the start condition of the special figure changing game is satisfied. In this determination, the CPU 30a determines that the start condition is satisfied when the special figure variation game is not being executed and the big hit game is not being executed, while the special figure variable game is being executed or the big hit game is being executed. It is determined that the start condition is not satisfied. When the start condition is not satisfied, the CPU 30a ends the special figure variation process.

  When the above-described start condition is satisfied, the CPU 30a reads the second special figure reservation number, and determines whether the read second special figure reservation number is greater than zero. And when the 2nd special figure reservation number is larger than zero, CPU30a performs a predetermined process so that the 2nd special figure fluctuation game may be started. On the other hand, when the second special figure reservation number is zero, the CPU 30a reads the first special figure reservation number and determines whether the read first special figure reservation number is greater than zero. And when the 1st special figure reservation number is larger than zero, CPU30a performs a predetermined process so that the 1st special figure fluctuation game may be started. The pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment has a specification in which the first special figure fluctuation game and the second special figure fluctuation game are not executed at the same time, and the second special figure fluctuation game is preferentially executed.

  When both the number of first special figure reservations and the number of second special figure reservations are zero, the CPU 30a performs a process for executing a demonstration effect (hereinafter referred to as “demo effect”). The demonstration effect is an effect for notifying that the pachinko gaming machine 10 is in a standby state by using a device such as the effect display device 11 and obtaining a customer effect.

  When starting the second special figure variation game, the CPU 30a rewrites the second special figure holding number by subtracting 1 and displays the second special figure holding number after subtraction for displaying the second special figure holding number. The hold display device 24 is controlled. In addition, when the second special figure reservation count is subtracted, the CPU 30a transmits information (such as a hold designation command) that can specify the second special figure reservation count after the subtraction to the sub-board 42.

Next, the CPU 30a acquires the random number information stored first among the random number information stored in the RWM 30c.
The CPU 30a having acquired the random number information compares the jackpot random number value with the jackpot determination value, and performs a jackpot lottery. In the big hit lottery, the CPU 30a determines whether the big hit lottery (that is, when the special figure variation process is executed) is a probability variation state or a non-probability variation state based on information that can specify the gaming state. Based on the result of the determination, a big win lottery is performed with different winning probabilities.

  In the jackpot lottery, the CPU 30a determines whether the value of the jackpot random number acquired from the RWM 30c matches the jackpot determination value. When the value of the big hit random number matches the big hit determination value, the big hit lottery is won. When the big hit lottery is won, the CPU 30a performs a big hit process. Specifically, the CPU 30a determines the jackpot symbol of the special symbol based on the value of the jackpot symbol random number specified from the acquired random number information. This determined jackpot symbol becomes a fixed stop symbol derived in the special symbol variation game. The jackpot symbol of the special symbol is associated with the type of jackpot. For this reason, determining the jackpot symbol determines the type of jackpot. Further, the CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from among variation patterns for big hit variation that can be selected when a big hit is won based on the value of the variation pattern distribution random number specified from the acquired random number information.

  Further, the CPU 30a performs a loss process when the big hit lottery is not won. In the detachment process, the CPU 30a determines a special symbol detachment symbol. This decided off symbol becomes a fixed stop symbol derived in the special figure variation game. Further, the CPU 30a determines a variation pattern for deviation variation based on the value of the variation pattern distribution random number specified from the acquired random number information. When determining the fluctuation pattern for the deviation fluctuation, the CPU 30a determines either the fluctuation pattern with reach or the fluctuation pattern without reach.

  When starting the first special symbol variation game, the CPU 30a performs the same control as the above-described second special symbol control on the first special symbol. In other words, the CPU 30a performs subtraction processing or outlier processing based on the result of the subtraction of the number of start suspension of the first special symbol, the big hit lottery, and the big hit lottery.

  Further, the CPU 30a performs a process for generating control information (control command) for instructing the sub-board 42 to control the game effect based on the result of the process described above as a process related to the execution of the special figure variation game. Various control information generated by the process is transmitted to the sub-board 42 at a predetermined timing by a command transmission process performed by the CPU 30a.

  When starting the special figure variation game, the CPU 30a generates a variation start command (variation start information) that can specify that the symbol variation game is started as control information. The fluctuation start command also includes information that can identify the fluctuation pattern determined in the above-described jackpot process or off-line process. Moreover, when starting the special figure variation game, the CPU 30a generates a special figure command (special figure information) that can specify a special symbol as control information. Since the jackpot symbol of the special symbol corresponds to the type of jackpot, the type of jackpot can be specified by the special symbol information. For this reason, the special figure command is information that can specify whether or not the game is successful, and information that can specify the type of jackpot.

  Further, the CPU 30a specifies that the special figure variation game is to be ended as control information when the elapsed time from the start of the special figure fluctuation game has reached a predetermined fluctuation time (the time set in the fluctuation pattern). A possible change stop command (change end information) is generated. In addition, when starting the special figure variation game, the CPU 30a for main control controls the display content of the special figure display device 23 so as to start the fluctuation of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, and changes the fluctuation time. Start measurement. Then, the CPU 30a controls the display content of the special figure display device 23 so that the determined special symbol is derived when the variation time determined in the determined main variation pattern has elapsed.

  The fluctuation pattern of the special figure fluctuation game defines the fluctuation time of the special figure fluctuation game (time until a special symbol is derived). The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a variation pattern of a plurality of types of special figure variation games with different variation times. Among the variation patterns of the special figure variation game, the variation time of the variation pattern with the reach for the big hit variation and the outlier variation is defined as a longer time than the variation time of the variation pattern without the reach for the outbreak variation. Yes. This is because the digestion of the game (digestion of the start-up holding ball) is not hindered by lengthening the time of the fluctuation in which the reach effect is not performed in the symbol variation game of the effect symbol. The fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern for deviation fluctuation is defined as a relatively short time, for example, a time of about 5000 to 10000 ms during normal gaming (low certainty and low base). Further, for example, other than the normal game time (high probability time or high base time), a shorter time than the normal game time is defined, for example, about 1000 to 3000 ms. In addition, when a function for shortening the variation time is installed according to the number of starting suspensions at the start of variation, for example, a variation pattern of a shortened variation in which a variation time of, for example, about 1000 ms is defined even during normal gaming is determined. In some cases.

Next, a process related to the progress of the big hit game performed by winning the big hit lottery will be described.
The jackpot game of this embodiment is composed of an opening at the start of the jackpot game, a round game to open the jackpot 15 and an ending at the end of the jackpot game. In other words, the big hit game progresses step by step from opening to round game to ending. And CPU30a performs the process which produces | generates the control information (control command) which instruct | indicates control of a game effect to the sub board | substrate 42, and the process which opens and closes the big winning opening 15 as a process regarding progress of a big hit game. Various control information generated by the above process is transmitted to the sub-board 42 at a predetermined timing by a command transmission process performed by the CPU 30a.

Next, processing related to the gaming state will be described.
In this process, the CPU 30a generates control information that can specify the gaming state as control information. Various control information generated by the above process is transmitted to the sub-board 42 at a predetermined timing by a command transmission process performed by the CPU 30a.

Here, according to FIG. 7, the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment has a probability variation function. The probability variation function is a function that can give a probability variation state in which the winning probability of the big hit lottery is changed from a low probability (normal probability) to a high probability after the big hit game ends. The probability variation state is a game state that is more advantageous to the player because it is easier to win the big hit lottery than the non-probability variation state in which the winning probability of the big hit lottery is low. The probability variation state is given, for example, until the next big hit lottery is won.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment has a ball entry rate improving function. The entrance rate improvement function is a function that can give an entrance rate improvement state that improves the entrance rate of game balls per unit time to the second start port 13 as the specific start port. The entrance rate improvement state is a so-called “electric support state” or “high base state”. In the following description, a state where the entrance rate improvement state is not given may be referred to as a “non-entrance rate improvement state”. The non-entrance rate improvement state is a so-called “non-electric support state” or “low base state”.

  The entrance rate improvement state can be realized, for example, by executing one control arbitrarily selected from the following four controls, or executing a combination of a plurality of controls. The first control is normal symbol variation time reduction control that shortens the variation time of the normal variation game compared to the non-entrance rate improvement state. The second control is a normal symbol probability variation control in which the probability of winning a normal symbol winning lottery (ordinary winning probability) is varied with a higher probability than in the non-entrance rate improvement state. The third control is an open time extension control in which the total opening time of the second start port 13 based on winning the normal symbol winning lottery is made longer than that in the non-entrance rate improvement state. As the opening time extension control, the number of times of opening the second start port 13 based on the fact that the normal symbol winning lottery is won is larger than that in the non-entry rate improvement state, and the normal symbol winning lottery It is preferable to execute at least one of the controls for making the one opening time of the second start port 13 based on having won the game longer than that in the non-entrance rate improvement state. The fourth control is special symbol variation time shortening control that makes the variation time (for example, average variation time) of the special symbol variation game easier to be shorter than in the non-entrance rate improvement state. When the special symbol variation time reduction control is executed, the entrance rate improvement state is a so-called “variation time reduction state (time-short state)”.

  The entry rate improvement state is, for example, until the next big win lottery is won, until the entry rate improvement state is given, until a specified upper limit number of times (for example, 100 times) special variation game is executed, or It is given until a big hit lottery is won before the upper limit is reached. In the case of the pachinko gaming machine 10 that uses the first special symbol and the second special symbol, the prescribed upper limit number is the total number of times of the first special diagram variation game and the second special diagram variation game.

The gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 can be defined by a combination of the presence / absence of the probability variation state and the presence / absence of the entrance rate improvement state.
Specifically, in the gaming state, a probability variation state is not given, and a first gaming state (“low probability + low base” in FIG. 7) in which no entrance rate improvement state is given, and There is a second gaming state (“low probability + high base” in FIG. 7) in which the probability variation state is not given but the entrance rate improvement state is given. In addition, the game state is given a probability variation state, but is given a third game state (“high probability + low base” in FIG. 7) that is not given the entrance rate improvement state, and a probability variation state. There is a fourth gaming state ("high probability + high base" in FIG. 7) that is also provided with an improved entry rate state.

There are a first state change opportunity and a second state change opportunity that is different from the first state change opportunity as an opportunity that the gaming state changes in the pachinko gaming machine 10.
The first state change opportunity is to win a big hit lottery. The gaming state during the big hit game in the pachinko gaming machine 10 has a low certainty and a low base. For this reason, when the big hit lottery is won during a gaming state other than the low certainty and low base, the gaming state changes to the low certainty and low base with the start of the big winning game given by the winning.

  In addition, the type of jackpot determined when winning the jackpot lottery is associated with the game state after the end of the jackpot game. For example, if the first big hit and the second big hit are provided as the types of big hits, when the first big hit is won, the winning after the big hit game will be a reliable and high base, and the second big hit will be won If you do, you will have a low and high base after the big hit game. Since the type of jackpot is determined by winning the jackpot lottery, it can be said that the change trigger of the gaming state after the jackpot game is ended is that the jackpot lottery is won as illustrated above.

  The second state change trigger is that the end condition of the probability variation state and the entrance rate improvement state is satisfied when at least one of the probability change state and the entrance rate improvement state is given. Specifically, if the condition for completing the entry rate improvement state at the time of winning the second big hit described above includes a condition that a special upper limit number of times (for example, 100 times) a special figure variation game is executed, If the big hit lottery is not won before the upper limit is reached, the “high base” is changed to “low base” because the predetermined upper limit is reached.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a specification in which, for example, a probability variation state is set as a condition for allowing a game ball to pass through a specific area predetermined in the game board YB during a big hit game. The state change trigger of the game state in this specification is whether or not the game ball has passed the specific area. In this embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a low certainty low base, a low certain high base, a high certain low base, and a high certain high base, Which gaming state the pachinko gaming machine 10 can take depends on the specifications of the pachinko gaming machine 10. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may have specifications that can take a low certainty low base, a low certainty high base, and a high certainty high base.

  In the processing relating to the gaming state, the CPU 30a generates a state designation command (gaming state information) that can specify the gaming state. The generated game state information is transmitted to the sub-board 42, for example, when the power is turned on (when power is restored) or when the game state changes. For example, when the gaming state after the big hit game is set to the high probability and high base, a state designation command capable of specifying the high probability and the high base is transmitted to the sub-board 42 as the big hit game ends. Further, when managing the grant period of the entrance rate improvement state by the number of games, the CPU 30a counts the number of executed special figure variation games, and the entrance rate when the end condition of the entrance rate improvement state is satisfied. An end command (game state information) is generated as a state designation command that can specify the end of the improved state.

FIG. 7 shows the classification of games performed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 in each gaming state.
Specifically, in the low certainty and the low base, the special figure variation game is performed when the start condition of the special figure variation game is established, and the general figure variation game is established when the start condition of the general figure variation game is established. Is done. On the other hand, in the low certainty and low base, a big hit game is played by winning a big hit lottery with a special symbol. In addition, special figure variation games and ordinary figure variation games are also performed in other low certainty high bases, high certainty low bases, and high certainty high bases. In this specification, as shown in FIG. 7, the game when the gaming state is low and low base and the big hit game is not performed is the first game (normal game). On the other hand, in this specification, as shown in FIG. 7, the game state is low certain and low base, and the game when the big hit game is being performed, and in the game state other than the low certainty low base The game is a second game other than the normal game.

  In addition to the above-described processing, the CPU 30a performs processing described below. For example, the CPU 30a executes a process related to the execution of the usual figure variation game (ordinary figure variation process) for deriving the lottery result of the normal symbol winning lottery. In the normal variation process, the CPU 30a determines a normal symbol winning lottery using a normal random number, determination of a normal symbol derived in the normal variation game based on the lottery result, and determination of a variation pattern of the normal variation game. Do. In addition, the CPU 30a performs the second start opening after the end of the universal variation game when the universal variation game is executed in the universal symbol display device 25 in accordance with the above-mentioned determination items, and when the normal symbol winning lottery is won. A process of opening 13 with a predetermined opening pattern is performed.

  In the fluctuation pattern of the usual figure fluctuation game, the fluctuation time of the usual figure fluctuation game (time until a normal symbol is derived) is defined. The pachinko gaming machine 10 may be provided with a variation pattern of a plurality of types of usual variation games with different variation times. In the case of having a variation pattern of a plurality of types of usual variation games, these variation patterns may have a plurality of variation patterns that can be determined in the same gaming state, or a variation pattern having different variation times depending on the gaming state. It is possible to provide a plurality of variation patterns. For example, the variation time specified in the variation pattern of the usual figure variation game is 6000 ms for the “low base” and 1000 ms for the “high base”, and shortens the time until the normal symbol is derived at the high base. May be.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be provided with a plurality of types of opening patterns with different opening modes as the opening pattern of the second start port 13. In the case of providing a plurality of types of release patterns, these release patterns may have a plurality of release patterns that can be determined in the same gaming state, and it is possible to determine opening patterns having different opening modes depending on the gaming state. A plurality of may be provided. The opening mode can be defined by a combination of the opening time and the number of times of opening. As a specific example, an opening pattern that opens once at 380 ms and an opening pattern that opens once at 4500 ms differ depending on the opening time. Moreover, the opening pattern differs depending on the number of times of opening between the opening pattern that opens once at 380 ms and the opening pattern that opens three times at 380 ms. As an open pattern, for example, if it is “low base”, it is opened once at 380 ms, if it is “high base”, it is opened once at 4500 ms, and it is easy to enter the second start port 13 at high base. May be.

  It should be noted that the variation pattern of the above-mentioned usual-game variation game and the opening pattern of the second start port 13 can be arbitrarily set according to the specifications of the pachinko gaming machine 10. When the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a plurality of variation patterns of the usual variation game and a plurality of opening patterns of the second start port 13, the types of variation patterns and types of release patterns that can be determined are set for each gaming state. The type of variation pattern that can be determined by changing the state and the type of opening pattern of the second start port 13 are also changed.

  In addition, in the process related to the demonstration effect, the CPU 30a can specify that the control information is set to the standby state when the execution condition for the demonstration effect is satisfied without a special symbol variation game being held. (Standby state information) is generated. The demo command is transmitted to the sub-board 42 at a predetermined timing by a command transmission process performed by the CPU 30a. The demonstration effect is performed regardless of the gaming state. That is, in the demonstration effect, for example, when the gaming state is low certain and low base, and when the gaming state is high certain and high base, the execution condition of the demonstration effect is satisfied (the special figure holding number is zero). Is done by. Further, in the processing related to the error, processing such as notification is performed by detecting various errors generated in the pachinko gaming machine 10. Further, the notification regarding the error is performed regardless of the gaming state.

  Next, various processes executed by the sub board 42 will be described. When receiving the control command from the main control CPU 30a, the sub-board 42 executes various processes in accordance with the control command.

First, the effect symbol variation process will be described.
In the effect symbol variation process, when the CPU of the sub integrated substrate 32, which is one of the sub-boards 42, receives the special symbol command, the CPU derives it in the symbol variation game of the effect symbol based on the special symbol designated by the special symbol command. Determine the combination of production symbols. When the special symbol jackpot symbol is designated, the CPU of the sub-integrated board 32 determines the jackpot combination based on the effect symbol. In addition, when a special symbol off symbol is designated, the CPU of the sub control board 32 selects a combination of effect symbols to be derived in the effect symbol change game based on the main change pattern specified from the change start command. decide. More specifically, the CPU of the sub control board 32 determines a combination of outliers including a reach formation symbol when a main variation pattern for outlier variation with reach is designated. In addition, when the main fluctuation pattern for deviation fluctuation without reach is designated, the CPU of the sub-integrated board 32 determines a combination of deviation that does not include the reach formation symbol.

  In this embodiment, the effect symbol design variation game derives a combination of the effect symbols of three columns including the left column, the middle column, and the right column. In the symbol variation game of effect symbols, reach is formed by deriving the same effect symbols in a predetermined plurality of columns (two columns of the left column and the right column in this embodiment), and the remaining columns (this implementation) In the form, a reach effect for deriving one of the middle rows) is performed. For this reason, the same effect symbol derived to a predetermined number of columns becomes a reach formation symbol, and the combination of outliers including the reach formation symbol is the same effect symbol in the predetermined multiple columns, and the remaining columns are the predetermined number The combination is an effect design different from the effect design of the column. Further, the combination of outliers not including the reach formation symbol is a symbol in which a plurality of predetermined columns are different, and the remaining columns are combinations that do not depend on the coincidence with the predetermined multi-row effect symbols. Incidentally, the jackpot combination of this embodiment is a combination in which the effect symbols of all the rows become the same effect symbol. In other words, the jackpot combination includes a reach formation symbol.

  When the CPU of the sub control board 32 receives the change start command, the CPU controls the display content of the effect display device 11 (image display unit GH) based on the type of main change pattern that can be specified from the command. A sub-variation pattern is determined. The sub variation pattern can specify the content of the effect of the symbol variation game of the effect symbol. The CPU of the sub control board 32 transmits information that can specify the determined effect symbol and the determined sub variation pattern to the CPU of the effect display board 46 and the CPU of the sound / lamp board 47, respectively.

  The CPU of the effect display board 46 controls the display content of the effect display device 11 (image display unit GH) such that the effect symbol design changing game is displayed with the effect content specified by the sub variation pattern. In addition, the CPU of the sound / lamp board 47 causes the light emission mode of the decoration lamp La and the sound of the speaker Sp so that the light emission effect and sound effect accompanying the symbol variation game are performed with the start of the symbol variation game of the effect symbol. Control the output mode.

  Then, the CPU of the effect display board 46 displays the display content of the image display unit GH so as to end the effect symbol change game and derive the effect symbol combination as the change time specified from the main change pattern elapses. Control. In this embodiment, the symbol variation game of the effect symbol is terminated with the reception of the variation stop command, but the variation time specified from the main variation pattern is counted by the control of the CPU of the effect display board 46. The design variation game of the effect design may be ended. That is, the end of the symbol variation game of the effect symbol may be controlled without transmitting the variation stop command from the main board 30.

  In the control of the effect display device 11, the CPU of the effect display board 46 selects an image effect to be executed, and reads data necessary for the selected image effect from the ROM. The effect display board 46 is provided with a character ROM preliminarily storing character image data to be displayed on the effect display device 11, specifically, a person, a character, a figure, or a symbol (including a decorative design). Various data may be read out. Then, the CPU of the effect display board 46 outputs the read data to a VDP (video display processor). The VDP executes display control based on the input data and causes the image display unit GH to display an image.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment configured as described above is equipped with a base notification function for counting the base value and notifying the counted base value.
The base value is a value indicating the ratio of the total number of prize balls to the total number of effective balls. Then, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment counts a base value indicating the total number of prize balls in the normal game with respect to the total number of effective balls in the normal game as the base value, and notifies the base value in a predetermined notification mode. It has a function to do. As shown in FIG. 7, the normal game is a game in this specification when it has a low probability and a low base and no big hit game is played. Further, the base value is a ratio, that is, a ratio when comparing the total number of effective balls in the normal game and the total number of prize balls in the normal game. As will be described in detail later, the base value to be notified is based on the premise that the game is not a big hit game (total number of award balls at low certainty and low base (low certainty). The total number of effective spheres) × 100. In the following description, when “base” or “base value” is simply described, it represents the base value at the time of the normal game counted by the above formula unless otherwise specified. In this embodiment, counting the base value by the CPU 30a corresponds to the base value counting means.

First, a monitor as a means for notifying the base value will be described with reference to FIG.
The monitor of this embodiment is the display 105 having the information display unit 105a shown in FIG. As described with reference to FIGS. 4 and 5, the display device 105 is mounted on the main board 30, and the display of the information display unit 105 a is performed by opening the middle frame WN in a state where the pachinko gaming machine 10 is assembled. The contents are visible from the outside.

  The display device 105 includes four display elements including a so-called 7-segment LED in which seven light-emitting diodes (LEDs) are arranged in the shape of [8 (numerical value)] to form seven segments (parts). Yes. The display elements are a first display element D1, a second display element D2, a third display element D3, and a fourth display element D4. Moreover, the indicator 105 is provided with one LED which displays a dot in addition to seven LED which comprises seven segments for every 1st-4th display element D1-D4. Thereby, the 1st-4th display elements D1-D4 of the indicator 105 are provided with the part which can display the number etc. by seven segments, and the part which can display a dot. The portion where dots can be displayed is located in the lower right when the information display unit 105a is viewed from the front as shown in FIG. In the display 105 of this embodiment, four display elements (first to fourth display elements D1 to D4) are arranged side by side.

  The display 105 of this embodiment incorporates a drive circuit that turns on and off each of the eight LEDs included in the first to fourth display elements D1 to D4. Note that the driving circuit of the display 105 may be mounted on the main board 30 as a separate body, or may be mounted as the display 105 unitized with the driving circuit as in this embodiment.

FIGS. 9A and 9B show examples of notification of the base value by the display unit 105. FIG.
The display device 105 of this embodiment is configured so that two display elements of the first to fourth display elements D1 to D4 are set as a set, and predetermined information is notified by the set of display elements. . Specifically, the first display element D1 and the second display element D2 form a set, and one display is composed of the combination of the display of these two display elements, and the third display element D3 and the fourth display element D4. And a combination of the display of these two display elements constitutes one piece of information.

  The third and fourth display elements D3 and D4 display a base value. The base value is represented by a two-digit number from [00] to [99]. ] Is represented by displaying dots on the fourth display element D4.

  On the other hand, the first and second display elements D1 and D2 display identifiers for identifying the base values displayed on the third and fourth display elements D3 and D4. The pachinko gaming machine 10 according to this embodiment has [bL. ] And [b6. ]. Identifier [bL. ] Is configured by displaying the alphabet [b] on the first display element D1 and displaying the alphabet [L] and dots on the second display element D2. The identifier [b6. ] Is configured by displaying the alphabet [b] on the first display element D1 and displaying the numbers [6] and dots on the second display element D2.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 according to this embodiment includes a first display state and a second display state as display states (display contents) of the display device 105. The first display state and the second display state both display base values, but the types of displayed base values are different. In this embodiment, the first display state and the second display state are configured by combinations of identifiers of the first and second display elements D1 and D2 and base values of the third and fourth display elements D3 and D4, respectively. Yes.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 36], which will be described in detail later, displays a base value counted in a predetermined counting cycle, and in this embodiment, is a display when the display state of the display unit 105 is the first display state. [B6.36] shown in FIG. 9B displays the final base value of the base values counted in a predetermined period, which will be described in detail later. This is a display when the display state is the second display state. In this manner, the display unit 105 can identify the type of the displayed base value by displaying the base value identifier side by side with the base value.

  Identifier [bL. ] Is a display corresponding to the first display state and [b6. ] Is a display corresponding to the second display state, but the base value [XX (X: number)] is a display that varies in each display state. The base value [35] shown in FIGS. 9A and 9B is merely an example, and this value is a fluctuation value as described above. In this embodiment, the base display part which comprises a base value is comprised by the 3rd, 4th display element D3, D4, and the identifier of the base value currently displayed on the base display part by the 1st, 2nd display element is displayed. An identifier display unit is configured.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 10, in this embodiment, the display state of the display 105 is switched every predetermined period (every time T shown in the figure). Specifically, the display device 105 maintains the first display state for the time T, then switches to the second display state as the time T elapses, and maintains the second display state for the time T. Thereafter, when the time T elapses, the display is switched again to the first display state, and thereafter, the second display state → the first display state → the second display state →. In this way, by switching between the two display states for each predetermined period, it is possible to notify different information with one display device 105. The time T is, for example, about 4 to 6 seconds.

  10 exemplifies the order of switching as the first display state → the second display state → the first display state →... As the display state of the display device 105, the second display state → the first display state → The order of switching may be as follows: second display state →. The display device 105 of this embodiment starts display after power is turned on, and the first display state at that time may be either the first display state or the second display state.

Hereinafter, according to FIG.11 and FIG.12, the specific control content of the base alerting | reporting function mounted in the pachinko game machine 10 of this embodiment is demonstrated with the effect | action.
The control contents are roughly classified into control related to counting of base values and control related to display of base values. These controls are performed by the CPU 30a of the main board 30.

When counting the base value, the CPU 30a counts three numbers described below and stores the counted values in the RWM area (RWM 30c) of the CPU 30a.
Specifically, the CPU 30a counts the total number of prize balls paid out from the pachinko gaming machine 10 during the normal game as the first number. Hereinafter, the first number is referred to as “normal number of winning balls”. The number of normal prize balls is stored in a predetermined area set in the RWM area, and the area for storing the normal prize balls is a counter for the total number of prize balls paid out during normal games (hereinafter referred to as “normal prizes”). Sphere counter ”). Further, counting the total number of prize balls paid out during normal game play by the CPU 30a corresponds to a normal prize ball counting means.

  Further, the CPU 30a counts the total number of effective balls in the normal game as the second number. Hereinafter, the second number is referred to as “normal effective ball number”. The normal effective ball count is stored in a predetermined area set in the RWM area, and the normal effective ball count area is a counter of the total number of effective balls in normal game (hereinafter referred to as “normal effective ball counter”). "). Further, counting the total number of effective balls in the normal game by the CPU 30a corresponds to normal effective ball counting means.

  Further, the CPU 30a counts the total number of effective balls in all gaming states as the third number. Hereinafter, the third number is referred to as “the number of effective balls in all states”. The effective number of balls in all states is stored in a predetermined area set in the RWM area, and the area storing the effective number of balls in all states is a counter of the total number of effective balls in all gaming states (hereinafter referred to as “all states”). It functions as an hour effective ball counter). Moreover, counting the total number of effective balls in all gaming states by the CPU 30a corresponds to the effective ball counting means in all states.

Here, the process of counting the normal number of winning balls, the normal number of effective balls, and the total number of effective balls will be specifically described.
The RWM area (RWM 30c) of the CPU 30a stores information (flag) that can specify the game state (hereinafter referred to as “state storage area”) and information (flag) that can specify whether the game is a big hit game. Are stored (hereinafter referred to as “big hit storage area”). Information corresponding to the current gaming state is stored in the state storage area. For example, if the current gaming state is “low certainty and low base”, information that can identify the gaming state is stored, and if the current gaming state is high certain and high base, the gaming state can be identified. Information is stored. In addition, in the jackpot storage area, information that can specify that the jackpot game is being played is stored if the jackpot game is being played, and information that can be specified that the jackpot game is not being played is stored if the jackpot game is not being played. The

  The number of normal winning balls is counted by the CPU 30a when it is possible to specify from the information in the state storage area and the information in the big hit storage area that the game is a normal game, that is, low probability and low base and not in the big hit game. To do. At this time, the CPU 30a accumulates the number of winning balls corresponding to the winning ball entered in the normal winning ball counter every time a game ball enters the winning ball that is the target of the winning ball payout except for the big winning hole 15. to add. Specifically, the CPU 30a cumulatively adds the number of prize balls of the first start port 12 when receiving the detection signal of the start port switch S1, and the second when receiving the detection signal of the start port switch S2. Cumulatively add the number of prize balls at the start port 13. Further, the CPU 30a cumulatively adds the number of winning balls of the normal winning opening 16 when receiving the detection signal of the ordinary opening switch S5, and the winning ball of the ordinary winning opening 17 when receiving the detection signal of the ordinary opening switch S6. Cumulatively add numbers.

  The normal effective number of balls is counted by the CPU 30a when it is possible to specify from the information in the state storage area and the information in the jackpot storage area that the game is a normal game, that is, low probability and low base and not in the jackpot game. To do. At this time, the CPU 30a cumulatively adds 1 to the normal time effective sphere counter every time an effective sphere is generated. Specifically, the CPU 30a cumulatively adds 1 each time it receives a detection signal from the out switch S7.

  The number of effective balls in all states is the information of the contents of the state storage area and the information of the jackpot storage area, that is, in any gaming state, when the jackpot game is not being played or when the jackpot game is not being played Even if there is, the CPU 30a counts. At this time, the CPU 30a cumulatively adds 1 to the effective sphere counter in all states every time an effective sphere is generated. Specifically, the CPU 30a cumulatively adds 1 each time it receives a detection signal from the out switch S7.

  Then, when the number of effective balls in all states reaches a predetermined number, the CPU 30a stores the number of normal award balls counted at that time in a predetermined area set as the RWM area. At this time, an area for storing the number of normal winning balls is a buffer for storing the number of normal winning balls counted when the number of effective balls in all states reaches a predetermined number (hereinafter referred to as “normal winning ball buffer”). Function). Then, storing the number of normal prize balls counted when the effective number of balls in all states reaches a predetermined number by the CPU 30a corresponds to prize ball storage means.

  Further, when the effective number of balls in all states reaches a predetermined number, the CPU 30a stores the normal number of effective balls counted at that time in a predetermined area set in the RWM area. At this time, an area for storing the normal effective ball number is a buffer for storing the normal effective ball number counted when the effective ball number in all states reaches a predetermined number (hereinafter referred to as “normal effective ball buffer”). Function). Then, storing the effective number of normal balls counted when the effective number of balls in all states reaches a predetermined number by the CPU 30a corresponds to effective ball storage means.

  The normal prize ball number and the normal valid ball number are cleared to zero by the CPU 30a when a predetermined condition is satisfied. Specifically, the CPU 30a stores the normal-time award ball count of the normal-time award ball counter in the normal-time award ball buffer when the effective number of balls in all states reaches a predetermined number, so that the normal-time award ball is stored. Clear the counter to zero. Further, the CPU 30a clears the normal effective sphere counter to zero by storing the normal effective sphere counter in the normal effective sphere buffer when the effective sphere count in all states reaches a predetermined number. To do. The predetermined number is a numerical value (the number of effective spheres) serving as a reference for counting the base value, and is 60000, for example. Therefore, the CPU 30a refers to the count value of the effective ball counter in all states, and when it is determined from the count value that the effective ball number in all states has reached a predetermined number, The number of balls is stored in each buffer and each counter is cleared to zero. That is, the number of effective balls in all states is determined as, for example, a predetermined number if it is possible to controlly determine whether or not the number of effective balls in all states has reached a predetermined number from the count value of the effective ball counter in all states. Each time 60000 is counted, it may be cleared to zero and counted again from zero. In addition, the effective number of balls in all states can be determined from the count value of the effective balls counter in all states if the effective number of balls in all states has reached a predetermined number, for example, if the CPU 30a has 60000 By determining that the predetermined number has been reached, it may be possible to continue counting without clearing to zero.

  Then, the CPU 30a counts the base value to be displayed when the display 105 is in the first display state, using the normal prize ball number of the normal prize ball counter and the normal valid ball number of the normal valid ball counter. . That is, the CPU 30a acquires the count value of the normal award ball counter and the count value of the normal effective ball counter for each predetermined counting cycle, and the total number of award balls at the time of low certainty and low base (low accuracy time short). ÷ Count (calculate) according to the formula: (total number of effective spheres at low certainty and low base) × 100. In this embodiment, the base value counted at this time corresponds to the first base value. The first base value is a base value that is counted until the effective number of balls in all states reaches a predetermined number. In the following description, the base value that is counted using the normal-time prize ball number of the normal-time prize ball counter and the normal-time valid ball number of the normal-time valid ball counter is referred to as “first base value”. Note that the first base value is a low certain and low base, and is a base value during normal game when the big hit game is not being played.

  Further, the CPU 30a counts the base value to be displayed when the display 105 is in the second display state using the normal prize ball number in the normal prize ball buffer and the normal valid ball number in the normal valid ball buffer. . In other words, the CPU 30a acquires the value of the normal time prize ball buffer and the value of the normal time effective ball buffer that are stored every time the predetermined number is reached, and (the low certainty and the low base time (low accuracy time short)) Total number / total number of effective spheres at low certainty and low base) × 100 (calculated). In this embodiment, the base value counted at this time corresponds to the second base value. The second base value is a base value when the number of effective balls in all states reaches a predetermined number. In the following description, the base value that is counted using the normal prize ball number in the normal prize ball buffer and the normal valid number in the normal valid ball buffer is referred to as a “second base value”. The second base value is a low certainty and low base, and is a base value during normal game when the big hit game is not being played.

Hereinafter, control for displaying the base value counted in the control related to the counting of the base value on the display 105 will be described.
Each of the first display state and the second display state, which are display states of the display device 105, is controlled in a display mode according to the number of effective balls in all states.

  The period from time point X1 to X2 shown in FIG. 11 is a period until the effective number of balls in all states reaches 0 (zero) to the number of balls Y1 (for example, 300). Time point X1 is a time point when the power is first turned on for the first time in the pachinko gaming machine 10 in a test such as factory shipment. The count of the number of effective spheres in all states is counted by the generation of effective spheres at the time of the first insertion.

  In the period from the time point X1 to the time point X2, the display device 105 displays the identifier [bL. ] Is blinked at a predetermined cycle, and [-(bar)] is lit on the base display section. In addition, during the period from the time point X1 to the time point X2, the display unit 105 displays the identifier [b6. ] Is blinked at a predetermined cycle, and [-(bar)] is lit on the base display section.

  The display state of the display 105 is switched at a predetermined cycle as described with reference to FIG. 10 even during the period from the time point X1 to X2. Further, the blinking display of the identifier is performed, for example, with a cycle of 0.6 seconds for lighting 0.3 seconds and extinguishing 0.3 seconds. In addition, [-] displayed on the base display unit in the period from the time point X1 to X2 means that the base value is not notified. In this embodiment, the CPU 30a counts the normal number of winning balls and the normal number of effective balls during the period from the time point X1 to X2, but does not count the first base value. Further, during the period from the time point X1 to the time point X2, the CPU 30a does not count the second base value because the effective number of balls in all states has not reached the predetermined number. In other words, the CPU 30a cannot count the second base value because the predetermined number has not been reached.

A period from time point X2 to X3 shown in FIG. 11 is a period from when the effective number of balls in all states exceeds the number of balls Y1 to the number of balls Y2 (for example, 6000 balls).
In the period from the time point X2 to the time point X3, the display unit 105 displays the identifier [bL. ] Is blinked at a predetermined cycle, and the counted first base value B1 ([34] is illustrated in the figure) is lit on the base display section. The CPU 30a starts counting the first base value when the effective number of balls in all states exceeds the number of balls Y1 after the first insertion of the pachinko gaming machine 10. In this embodiment, the identifier [bL. ] Corresponds to a first identifier for identifying the first base value. Further, during the period from the time point X2 to the time point X3, the display device 105 displays the identifier [b6. ] Is blinked at a predetermined cycle, and [-(bar)] is lit on the base display section. That is, the second display state in the period from the time point X2 to X3 is the same display as the second display state in the period from the time point X1 to X2.

  A period from time point X3 to X4 shown in FIG. 11 is a period from when the effective number of balls in all states exceeds the number of balls Y2 to the number of balls Y3 (for example, 60000 balls). The number of balls Y3 is a number that matches a predetermined number that triggers the counting of the second base value.

  In the period from the time point X3 to the time point X4, the display unit 105 displays the identifier [bL. ] Is lit and displayed, and the base display section displays the counted first base value B1 ([34] is illustrated in the figure). Since the CPU 30a starts counting the first base value when the effective number of balls in all states exceeds the number of balls Y1, the CPU 30a displays when the display 105 is in the first display state during the period from time point X2 to X4. The first base value to be changed varies depending on the counting result, and the same numerical value may be displayed or a different numerical value may be displayed. In the period from the time point X3 to the time point X4, the display device 105 displays the identifier [b6. ] Is blinked at a predetermined cycle, and [-(bar)] is lit on the base display section. That is, the second display state in the period from the time point X3 to X4 is the same display as the second display state in the period from the time point X1 to X3.

  The above description is the control related to the display of the display 105 until the effective number of balls in the initial state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 reaches the predetermined number for the first time in all states. The RWM area (RWM 30c) of the CPU 30a includes an area for storing information (flag) for controlling display of the base value. In this area, information that can specify that it is a period until the effective number of balls in all states reaches the number of balls Y1 after the first insertion, and the number of effective balls in all states is initially set to a predetermined number after the first insertion. Information that can be identified as a period until the time is reached is stored. Further, the area stores information that can identify the period after the number of effective balls in all states first exceeds a predetermined number. Based on these pieces of information, the CPU 30a controls the display on the display unit 105.

Hereinafter, after the first input of the pachinko gaming machine 10, the control related to the display after reaching the predetermined number for the first time will be described.
The period from time point X4 to X5 shown in FIG. 11 is the second period until the effective number of balls in all states reaches 0 (zero) to the number of balls Y2 (for example, 6000 balls).

  In the period from the time point X4 to the time point X5, the display device 105 displays the identifier [bL. ] Is blinked at a predetermined cycle, and the counted first base value B2 ([36] is illustrated in the figure) is lit on the base display section. Further, at the time point X4, since the effective number of balls in all states has reached a predetermined number at the time points X1 to X4 that are the first period, the second base value can be counted. For this reason, after the time point X4, the display device 105 displays the identifier [b6. ] Is lit up and the counted second base value B1f ([34] is illustrated in the figure) is lit up. The second base value B1f corresponds to the base value when the predetermined number is reached in the previous count (first time in this example). The display of the second base value (base value B1f) is continuously displayed in the second display state this time (second time) until the predetermined number is reached. In this embodiment, the identifier [b6. ] Corresponds to a second identifier for identifying the second base value.

The period from time point X5 to X6 shown in FIG. 11 is the second period from when the effective number of balls in all states exceeds the number of balls Y2 to the number of balls Y3 (for example, 60000 balls).
In the period from the time point X5 to the time point X6, the display unit 105 displays the identifier [bL. ] Is lit and displayed, and the base display unit displays the counted first base value B2 ([36] is illustrated in the figure). The first base value B2 varies depending on the counting result, and the same numerical value may be displayed or a different numerical value may be displayed.

The period from the time point X6 to X7 shown in FIG. 12 is the third period until the effective number of balls in all states reaches 0 (zero) to the number of balls Y2 (for example, 6000 balls).
In the period from the time point X6 to the time point X7, the display device 105 displays the identifier [bL. ] Is flashed at a predetermined cycle, and the counted first base value B3 ([32] is illustrated in the figure) is lit on the base display section. Further, at the time point X6, since the effective number of balls in all states has reached a predetermined number at the time points X4 to X6, which is the second period, the second base value can be counted. For this reason, after the time point X6, the display device 105 displays the identifier [b6. ] Is lit and displayed, and the counted second base value B2f ([36] is illustrated in the figure) is lit and displayed on the base display section. The second base value B2f corresponds to the base value when the predetermined number is reached last time (second time in this example). The display of the second base value (base value B2f) is continuously displayed in the second display state this time (third time) until the predetermined number is reached.

The period from time point X7 to X8 shown in FIG. 12 is the third period from when the effective number of balls in all states exceeds the number of balls Y2 to the number of balls Y3 (for example, 60000 balls).
In the period from the time point X7 to the time point X8, the display unit 105 displays the identifier [bL. ] Is lit and displayed, and the base display section displays the counted first base value B3 ([32] is illustrated in the figure). The first base value B3 varies depending on the counting result, and the same numerical value may be displayed or a different numerical value may be displayed.

  Then, in the n-th period from the time point X8 shown in FIG. 12, the display control on the display unit 105 is repeated in the same manner as the second period and the third period described above. That is, until the effective number of balls in all states reaches the number of balls Y2, the display device 105 displays the identifier [bL. ] Is flashed at a predetermined cycle, and the counted first base value Bn (XX in the figure is an arbitrary counted number) is lit on the base display section. In addition, during the period of the first display state, the display device 105 displays the identifier [bL. ] Is lit on and the counted first base value Bn is lit on the base display.

  Further, the display device 105 displays the identifier [b6. ] Is lit and displayed, and the base display section displays the counted second base value Bn-1f (XX in the figure is an arbitrary counted value). The second base value Bn-1f corresponds to the base value when the predetermined number is reached last time (in this example, n-1th time). The display of the second base value (base value Bn-1f) is continuously displayed in the second display state until the predetermined number is reached this time (the nth time).

  As described above, the control related to the display on the display unit 105 is based on one control unit until the effective number of balls in all states reaches a predetermined number (for example, 60000 balls). Then, in the first period from the initial introduction of the pachinko gaming machine 10 until the effective number of balls in all states reaches a predetermined number for the first time, a certain number (for example, 300 balls) in which the effective number of balls in all states is smaller than the predetermined number The first base value is not displayed until it reaches ([-] shown in the figure). Further, in each period until the number of effective balls in all states reaches a predetermined number, the first identifier for identifying the first base value blinks until reaching a specific number (for example, 6000 balls) smaller than the predetermined number. Since the display is turned on after reaching the specific number, the display is displayed in a different display mode until reaching the specific number. Further, in the first period shown in FIG. 11, the second base value cannot be counted, and the pachinko gaming machine 10 is in a state of not holding the second base value. On the other hand, in the second and subsequent periods shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, the second base value can be counted, and the pachinko gaming machine 10 is in a state of holding the second base value. For this reason, the second identifier for identifying the second base value is blinked when the second base value is not held, and is lit when the second base value is held. Different display modes are displayed depending on whether the second base value is held or not.

  Note that the base values (first base value and second base value) displayed on the base display unit of the display 105 are counted by the above-described calculation formula, and the count results are displayed. The value that can be displayed on the display unit is two digits. Therefore, a value obtained by rounding the counted base value is displayed on the base display unit of the display device 105. In this embodiment, the first decimal place after counting is rounded off, and the value after rounding is displayed. If the value after rounding is less than 10, [0] is displayed (for example, [09] is displayed) at the tens place of the base value (the value displayed in the third display element D3). In this embodiment, when the value after rounding is 100 or more, the base display unit displays [99. ] Is displayed.

Next, an initialization process for initializing the RWM area (RWM 30c) of the CPU 30a will be described.
The initialization of the RWM area can be performed by operating the RWM clear button 104 which is an initialization means when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is powered on. When the CPU 30a receives the initialization instruction by operating the RWM clear button 104, the CPU 30a initializes the information stored in the RWM area, that is, the information retained even when the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 10 is stopped. However, the area storing the information on the base value is not initialized. That is, even if the CPU 30a receives an initialization instruction by operating the RWM clear button 104, the CPU 30a does not initialize the area storing the information necessary for counting the base value and the information necessary for displaying the base value. The information necessary for counting the base value is retained as it is. More specifically, the CPU 30a initially sets each of the normal-time prize ball counter, the normal-time valid ball counter, the all-time valid-ball counter, the normal-time prize ball buffer, and the RWM area corresponding to the normal-time valid ball buffer. Do not turn. Further, the CPU 30a does not initialize each area of the RWM area that stores information for controlling display of the base value. In other words, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, initialization of information regarding the base value by operating the RWM clear button 104 is disabled.

  As a result, the display of the base value displayed when the power supply is stopped returns to the display 105 when the power supply is started. That is, the display contents of the identifier display unit and the base display unit of the display device 105 are restored to the state when the power supply is stopped when the power supply is started. When the display content of the display unit 105 is restored, the display of the base value is restored, and the display state (the first display state and the second display state) of the display unit 105 when power supply is started. ) Is not meant to return to the same display state as when the power supply was stopped. The display contents on the display device 105 are restored in the same manner even when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is repeatedly turned on. It should be noted that the stoppage of power supply means that, for example, when the game hall manager turns off the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 10 due to the end of the game hall business hours, or during a game hall business hours, for example, a power failure This includes a case where the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 10 is forcibly cut off due to the occurrence of the above.

  Note that the RWM area is initialized when the stored content is abnormal, that is, when the power supply is stopped, even when the CPU 30a has not received an initialization instruction. In the initialization in this case, since an abnormality has occurred in the RWM area, information necessary for counting the base value and information necessary for displaying the base value are initialized together with information relating to game control. When the information necessary for counting the base value and the information necessary for displaying the base value are initialized, the information is returned to the initial input state of the pachinko gaming machine 10, so that the power supply is started. The display 105 performs the same display from the time point X1 shown in FIG. That is, the CPU 30a initializes the information necessary for counting the base value and the information necessary for displaying the base value, and controls the base value counting and the base value in the same manner as when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is first inserted. Control the display. Thus, for example, during the period from the time point X1 to the time point X2 shown in FIG. 11, the identifier is flashed on the display device 105 in both the first display state and the second display state, and each base value is [− -] Is lit.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment is equipped with a function for notifying the base value, but no matter what value the counted base value can take, there is no other control in the pachinko gaming machine 10. Has no effect. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is not directly related to the base value, and other controls are performed. In other words, the various controls performed in the pachinko gaming machine not equipped with the function of notifying the base value are the same in the pachinko gaming machine 10 equipped with the function of notifying the base value regardless of the base value. Control for counting and displaying the base value and other control are performed independently.

  For example, control related to special symbols (including jackpot games), control related to normal symbols (including hit games of normal symbols that open the second start port 13), control related to gaming states (probability variation state, entry rate improvement state) Control relating to the main board 30 such as control relating to payout of prize balls and control relating to error notification is performed irrespective of the base value. Further, the control related to the sub board 42 is performed regardless of the base value. The control related to the sub-board 42 includes, for example, control related to the design variation game of the effect design (including mode effect), control related to the light emission effect of the decoration lamp La, control related to the sound effect of the speaker Sp, control related to the effect button BT, and the effect. In the case where the movable body is provided, there is control related to a movable effect by the movable body. In addition, when a player's customization function such as a function for adjusting the volume of the speaker Sp or a function for adjusting the light quantity of the decoration lamp La is installed in the pachinko gaming machine 10, control related to these customization functions is also related to the base value. Done without.

  The function of notifying the base value mounted on the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes changing the display mode of the display 105. Specifically, the display mode is changed by switching between the blinking display and the lighting display of the identifier, and the display mode is changed by switching between the first display state and the second display state. Thus, even when the display mode of the display 105 is changed, the game of the pachinko gaming machine 10 can be continued without being affected by the change, and the sub-board 42 Production by control (for example, operation of the production button BT or operation by a customization function) can be continuously performed. As described with reference to FIGS. 11 and 12, the display mode of the display unit 105 is changed according to the number of effective balls in all states, but the display mode of the display unit 105 is changed at the change timing. Nothing is reported. For example, it is not notified that the display mode of the display device 105 is changed using the effect display device 11. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to this embodiment, the display device 105 is mounted on the main board 30, and a display device other than the display device 105 (such as a 7-segment LED display device) is not mounted on the main substrate 30. .

Therefore, according to this embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(1-1) A function for counting the base value during normal gaming and notifying the counted base value is installed. Pachinko machines 10 tend to be able to easily win prize balls during advantageous games, such as during big hit games or when the rate of entry is improved, and as a result, the base value considering these games is relatively high. is there. On the other hand, in the normal game, in order to acquire a prize ball, it is necessary to establish a prize ball payout condition by mainly entering the game ball into the first start opening 12 and the normal winning openings 16 and 17. For this reason, by installing a function for notifying the base value during normal gaming, it is possible to directly know at what rate the player has won a prize ball during normal gaming. Therefore, by installing the above function, it is possible to notify a base value at the time of a normal game that can be useful information regarding the pachinko gaming machine 10, and it is possible to obtain useful information by the notification.

  (1-2) Further, counting and notification (display) of the base value during normal gaming can be realized by mounting the out switch S7 on the pachinko gaming machine 10. For this reason, the base value at the time of a normal game can be obtained for each pachinko gaming machine 10 and directly from the pachinko gaming machine 10. As a result, for example, a mechanism for detecting effective balls discharged from the pachinko gaming machine 10 outside the machine is installed in the gaming machine installation facility, and the detection result is transmitted to, for example, the hall computer HC to obtain a base value. In comparison, the configuration can be simplified. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 itself can obtain a base value at the time of a normal game, so that each pachinko gaming machine 10 can perform some notification or production based on the obtained information. It is possible to build a flexible mechanism.

  (1-3) Means (display 105) for notifying the base value during normal gaming is mounted on the main board 30. The main board 30 is arranged with relatively high visibility even on the rear side of the pachinko gaming machine 10 from the viewpoint of fraud countermeasures. For this reason, the visibility of the display 105 itself can be improved. Further, the display device 105 can be directly controlled by the CPU 30a of the main board 30, and the reliability of notification of the display device 105 can be maintained or improved. For example, when controlling by mounting on the sub-board 42 or the like, it is necessary to transmit information necessary for counting the base value or information necessary for displaying the base value from the main board 30 to the sub-board 42. For this reason, if a communication error such as missing information or inability to receive occurs in the transmission process, the reliability of notification by the display device 105 may be impaired.

  (1-4) The main board 30 is equipped with a backup function. For this reason, even when the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 10 is stopped, the count result of the base value can be returned to the state when the power supply is stopped when the power supply is restarted. In particular, even if an unexpected power outage occurs during business hours of the amusement hall, the base value counting result is restored to the state when the power supply was stopped after restoration without losing information on the base value counting. be able to. As a result, the base value can be continuously counted through business hours and across days, and the reliability of information can be improved.

  (1-5) Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, information regarding the counting of the base value is not subject to initialization of the RWM area by operating the RWM clear button 104. That is, initialization is not performed even if an instruction to initialize the RWM area is received at power-on. For this reason, the counting result of the base value can be restored to the state when the power supply is stopped, even if the pachinko gaming machine 10 is initialized by starting the RWM area. As a result, the base value can be continuously counted through business hours and across days, and the reliability of information can be improved.

  (1-6) The main board 30 is individually assigned a management number from the viewpoint of fraud countermeasures, and the management number is affixed to the main board case 81 with, for example, a seal (number display unit 101) on which the management number is printed. It is specified in. The display 105 is arranged on the main board 30 so that the information display unit 105 a does not overlap the number display unit 101. Therefore, the base value can be notified without impairing the visibility of the display device 105 and the number display unit 101.

  (1-7) Further, since the display device 105 mounted on the main substrate 30 is covered with the main substrate case 81, the display device 105 cannot be easily accessed from the outside. Further, the main board case 81 includes an unauthorized opening prevention means, and from this point of view, the main board case 81 can be configured such that the display unit 105 cannot be easily accessed from the outside. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the display 105 from being easily replaced or changed in structure. Further, the display 105 is covered with the main board case 81, so that, for example, a collision of a game ball dropped from a ball tank or the like provided in the pachinko gaming machine 10 or a failure due to the collision can be suppressed.

  (1-8) As shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, by displaying the identifier and base value in different display modes according to the number of effective balls in all states, the information currently displayed on the display unit 105 The meaning can be grasped visually or intuitively, and the visibility of the display 105 can be improved. For example, by changing the first identifier to a specific display mode (the number of balls Y2) that is smaller than a predetermined number (the number of balls Y3) and after reaching the specific number, the currently displayed base It is possible to grasp the total number of effective spheres when counting values.

  (1-9) Further, as shown in FIG. 11, in the first period, the base value is not counted and displayed until the effective number of balls in all states reaches a certain number (number of balls Y1). The instrument 105 displays [-]. Time points X1 to X2 shown in FIG. 11 are based on the assumption that power is supplied to the pachinko gaming machine 10 mainly in a factory shipment test. For this reason, the initial value of the display unit 105 is displayed by displaying [-] on the third and fourth display elements D3 and D4 without counting or displaying the base value in a state of low reliability. It is also possible to test for defects.

  (1-10) Also, as shown in FIG. 11, the second identifier is determined when the pachinko gaming machine 10 holds the second base value and when the second base value does not hold, that is, the first time Different display modes are used for the period and for the second and subsequent periods. Thereby, the meaning of the information currently displayed on the display 105 can be grasped visually or intuitively, and the visibility of the display 105 can be improved.

  (1-11) The display state of the display device 105 includes a first display state for displaying the first base value and the first identifier, and a second display state for displaying the second base value and the second identifier. Thereby, information having different meanings can be notified by the single display 105, and the configuration of the main board 30 can be simplified as compared with the case where a plurality of displays are used.

  (1-12) The first display state and the second display state, which are display states of the display device 105, are switched after a predetermined period. For this reason, for example, even when an administrator of a game hall checks the display 105, it is not necessary to perform an operation of switching the display state when viewing a plurality of pieces of information. Moreover, since it is not necessary to provide a means for switching the display state, the configuration of the main board 30 and the display device 105 can be simplified.

  (1-13) The external terminal board 40 includes a terminal that transmits information each time the effective sphere detected by the out switch S7 reaches a certain number of balls. Thereby, the information regarding the effective sphere can be transmitted to the outside by connecting the external device (hall computer HC) to the terminal. For this reason, the information regarding the total number of effective numbers can be obtained outside.

  (1-14) Information transmitted every time the effective sphere detected by the out switch S7 reaches a certain number of balls is transmitted for a certain period of time, and further reaches a certain number of balls during the certain period of time. When a certain period of time elapses, transmission is performed at regular intervals. For this reason, the information can be reliably received by an external device as information for each fixed number of balls (effective spheres).

(Second Embodiment)
Next, a second embodiment embodied in a pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIGS. In the embodiment described below, the overlapping description of the same configuration and the same control content as those of the already described embodiment is omitted or simplified.

  As shown in FIG. 13, in this embodiment, the main board 30 includes a setting device 30 f in addition to the display device 105. That is, the display device 105 and the setting device 30f are mounted on the same substrate.

  The setting device 30f is a change trigger means that gives a trigger to set any setting information as internal information used for internal control among a plurality of setting information that defines the degree of advantage. The setting device 30f of this embodiment includes a key hole (lock) into which a setting key for selectively instructing permission or prohibition of transition to a setting mode that allows change of setting information is inserted, and the pachinko gaming machine 10 changes the setting. And a setting switch for selectively instructing a plurality of setting information when permitted. The setting switch is not limited to a push button type, and may be arbitrarily changed, such as a lever type or a dial type. The operation using the setting key and the operation of the setting switch are, for example, human operations by a game hall manager.

  It should be noted that the setting unit 30f is similar to the information display unit 105a of the display unit 105 so that the game area manager can access the operation unit of the setting unit 30f when the middle frame WN is opened. The substrate case 81 is exposed. Further, the setting device 30f is arranged at a position where the player who cannot operate the locking device SS of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is not touched like the display device 105.

  As shown in FIG. 14, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, the jackpot probability of the jackpot lottery can be set as a plurality of setting information. Specifically, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment includes first setting information ([01] in the figure) and second setting information ([02] in the figure) as a plurality of setting information. . The first setting information [01] is information for setting the jackpot probability K1, and the second setting information [02] is information for setting the jackpot probability K2. In the illustration of FIG. 14, the big hit probability K1 is higher than the big hit probability K2, and it is easier to win the big hit lottery. The jackpot probabilities K1 and K2 are a set of a low probability in a non-probability variation state and a high probability in a probability variation state. Regardless of which jackpot probability is set based on any setting information, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, special symbol allocation corresponding to the type of jackpot, variation pattern allocation, probability entry rate (probability change rate) Is constant.

Hereinafter, the setting mode which is shifted by the operation of the setting device 30f will be described.
In this embodiment, it is possible to shift to the first setting mode and the second setting mode by operating the setting device 30f and the RWM clear button 104. The first setting mode can be shifted when the setting device 30f is turned on with the setting key and the power is turned on while operating the RWM clear button 104, and the pachinko gaming machine 10 allows the setting information to be changed. This is a mode for shifting to the setting change state. In the first setting mode, setting information to be set can be selected by operating a setting switch provided in the setting device 30f. In the case of shifting to the first setting mode, the pachinko gaming machine 10 also performs initialization of the RWM area (RWM 30c). Initialization of the RWM area at this time is targeted for an area storing information related to game control as in the first embodiment, and is necessary for displaying information necessary for counting the base value and the base value. The area storing the information is not initialized. That is, even when the pachinko gaming machine 10 shifts to the setting change state, information necessary for counting the base value and information necessary for displaying the base value are retained as they are.

  On the other hand, the second setting mode can be shifted when the setting device 30f is turned on with the setting key and the power is turned on without operating the RWM clear button 104, and the pachinko gaming machine 10 is currently set. This is a mode for shifting to a setting confirmation state in which setting information is notified. In the second setting mode, the pachinko gaming machine 10 does not allow the setting information to be changed. That is, in the second setting mode, the setting information cannot be changed even if the setting switch provided in the setting device 30f is operated. In the case of shifting to the second setting mode, the pachinko gaming machine 10 does not initialize the RWM area (RWM 30c).

  Then, as shown in FIG. 15, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment uses the display 105 mounted on the main board 30 in the setting mode and the means for notifying the base value described in the first embodiment. It is also used as a means for notifying setting information. The CPU 30a displays the current setting information on the information display unit 105a of the display device 105 when the condition for shifting to either the first setting mode or the second setting mode is satisfied when the power is turned on.

  Specifically, in the first setting mode, the CPU 30a displays the currently selected setting information every time the setting switch is operated. For example, as illustrated in FIG. 15, when the currently selected setting information is the first setting information, the CPU 30a can identify the first setting information by displaying the information on the information display unit 105a [--01]. Is displayed. Further, as illustrated in FIG. 15, when the currently selected setting information is the second setting information, the CPU 30a can specify the second setting information on the display of the information display unit 105a [--02]. Is displayed. The CPU 30a switches the display between [--01] and [--02] every time the setting switch is operated.

  In the second setting mode, the CPU 30a displays the setting information that is currently set. For example, as illustrated in FIG. 15, when the currently set setting information is the first setting information, the CPU 30a can specify the first setting information on the display of the information display unit 105a [--01]. Is displayed. Further, as illustrated in FIG. 15, when the currently set setting information is the second setting information, the CPU 30a can specify the second setting information on the display of the information display unit 105a [--02]. Is displayed.

  When the CPU 30a is in the first setting mode or the second setting mode, the display of the display unit 105 is only a display that can specify the setting information. That is, when the mode is shifted to either the first setting mode or the second setting mode, the display unit 105 does not display information regarding the base value. In this embodiment, the display device 105 functions as a setting information display unit that displays setting information.

  Further, when the CPU 30a is in the first setting mode, the special figure display device 23 is turned on to notify that the pachinko gaming machine 10 is in the setting change state. Further, when the CPU 30a is in the second setting mode, the special figure display device 23 is turned on to notify that the pachinko gaming machine 10 is in the setting confirmation state. At this time, the special figure display device 23 is notified by turning on a display pattern different from the special symbol used in the special figure variation game (the symbol different from the jackpot symbol). That is, the display pattern of the special figure display device 23 in the setting change state or the setting confirmation state is not the display pattern of the big hit symbol, and is not the display pattern of the shifted symbol. By performing such notification by the special figure display device 23, it is possible to recognize that the pachinko gaming machine 10 is in the setting change state or the setting confirmation state, not limited to the display on the display 105.

  Note that the display of the special figure display device 23 may be different in the setting change state and the setting confirmation state, or the display of the special figure display device 23 may be the same display pattern. In the case of different display patterns, for example, the display content itself may be different, or the display content is the same, but the display mode is such that it is lit when in the setting change state and flashes when in the setting confirmation state. It may be different. In addition, the notification of the setting change state or the setting confirmation state is only for either the first special figure display device that performs the first special figure variation game or the second special figure display device that performs the second special figure variation game. You may carry out using both, and you may carry out using both simultaneously. Further, the special figure display device may be different, for example, the setting change state is notified by the first special figure display device and the setting confirmation state is notified by the second special figure display device.

  Then, when the setting device 30f is turned off in the first setting mode, the CPU 30a sets the selected setting information in the RWM area as finalized information and switches the display of the display device 105 to display information related to the base value. In this embodiment, setting the setting information by the CPU 30a corresponds to setting means. In addition, when the setting device 30f is turned off in the second setting mode, the CPU 30a switches the display on the display device 105 to display information on the base value. As a result, the display state of the display device 105 is changed from the setting mode to the game mode, as in the first embodiment, and the first display state (display of the first base value) and the second display state (second base state). Repeat the value display. That is, the base value counted by the control related to the base value counting is displayed on the display unit 105 by the control related to the base value display. Specifically, since it is necessary to turn on the power to the pachinko gaming machine 10 in order to shift to the first setting mode or the second setting mode, the display 105 when the mode is switched from the setting mode to the game mode is displayed. The base value displayed when the power supply is stopped is restored.

  In the first embodiment, the control related to the counting of the base value and the control related to the display of the base value have been described, but these controls are performed when either the first setting information or the second setting information is set. Even when the setting information is changed, the same control is performed. In other words, in the control relating to the counting of the base value, the CPU 30a performs a counting process (normal prize ball counter, normal valid ball counter, all-state valid ball counter), and when the total number of valid balls reaches a predetermined number. Processing to obtain (normal prize ball buffer, normal valid ball buffer), and processing to count the first base value and the second base value by the calculation formula are performed with the same contents regardless of the setting information. Further, in the control related to the display of the base value, the CPU 30a performs the switching process between the first display state and the second display state of the display device 105 and the first display state or the second display state according to the effective number of balls in all states. The processing of the display mode of the base display unit and the identifier display unit is performed regardless of the setting information.

  Incidentally, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment is shifted to a desired setting mode by the operation of the setting device 30f and the operation of the RWM clear button 104. For example, the RWM clear button 104 is not operated without operating the setting device 30f. When the power is turned on by operating, only the initialization of the RWM area is performed as described in the first embodiment. Further, for example, when the power is turned on without operating the setting device 30f and without further operating the RWM clear button 104, the setting device 30f is held even when the power supply is stopped as described in the first embodiment. It returns by the information regarding the game control that is present (power recovery process).

Therefore, according to this embodiment, in addition to the effects (1-1) to (1-14) of the first embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(2-1) The setting information (big hit probability) of the pachinko gaming machine 10 can be changed. For this reason, a change can be made to the pachinko gaming machine 10 which performs the same production etc. by the change of setting information. In addition, it is possible to give the player a pleasure of guessing which pachinko gaming machine 10 has a superior advantage.

  (2-2) The means for displaying the setting information is also used as the display 105 for displaying the base value. For this reason, it is not necessary to provide a separate means for displaying the setting information, and the configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10, particularly the configuration of the main board 30, can be simplified.

  (2-3) The control relating to the counting of the base value and the control relating to the display of the base value are not affected by the type of the setting information being set, and the same control is performed even when the setting information is changed. For this reason, the reference | standard regarding the count of a base value can be unified, for example, even when comparing with the base value of another pachinko game machine, it can compare by the same reference | standard. For this reason, the reliability of the base value can be maintained.

  (2-4) The display device 105 and the setting device 30f are mounted on the same substrate (main substrate 30). For this reason, the visibility of the setting information displayed when the setting device 30f is operated can be improved. Further, by mounting the related display device 105 and the setting device 30f on the same board, the pachinko gaming machine 10 can be provided with a unity structure.

Each embodiment may be changed as follows.
-In each embodiment, you may change the display pattern of the identifier which identifies a 1st base value, and the identifier which identifies a 2nd base value. Note that the display pattern of numbers and characters on the display device 105 may be configured to avoid confusion with other numbers and characters.

  In each embodiment, the configuration of the display device 105 may be changed. Specifically, the number of display elements D1 to D4 (the number of 7-segment LEDs) constituting the display device 105 may be increased or decreased. Further, instead of arranging the display elements D1 to D4 in a single row, the display elements D1 to D4 may be arranged in two rows, for example, or arranged in a single row.

-In each embodiment, you may change the display mode of the identifier according to the number of effective balls in all the states demonstrated in FIG.11 and FIG.12, and the display mode of a base value.
The number of spheres Y1, Y2, and Y3 relating to base value counting and base value display can be arbitrarily changed. For example, the number of balls Y3 may be 20000.

  In the above alternative example, for example, at the time point X1 to X2 in the first period, the display mode of the first base value may be changed to another display pattern instead of [-], Nothing may be displayed on the fourth display elements D3 and D4. In this example, the second base value is the same at the time points X1 to X4 in the first period. Further, the first base value may be counted at the time points X1 to X2, and the counting result may be displayed.

  -In the said other example, you may change the display mode of the identifier at the time of the 1st display state of the time points X1-X2 in the 1st time period, and the display mode of the identifier at the time of the 1st display state of the time points X2-X3. For example, at the time point X2 to X3, the identifier may be lit up. In this case, the identifier display forms at the time points X2 to X3 and the time points X3 to X4 are the same. Similarly, identifiers in the first display state such as the time points X4 to X5, that is, identifiers until the effective number of balls in all states reaches the number of balls Y3 may be lit.

-In the said other example, you may change arbitrarily the period when making each identifier of a 1st base value and a 2nd base value blink.
In each embodiment, for example, a threshold value may be set as a base value, and when a base value exceeding the threshold value is displayed as a result of counting, the display value may be displayed in a different display mode (for example, blinking display). For example, by setting the threshold value to a base value higher than the assumed base value, it can be used as an index such as an error or fraud. In each embodiment, when the base value is 99, [99] is displayed on the base display unit, and when the base value is 100 or more, [99. ] Is displayed with dots added. Usually, since it is difficult to assume that the base value is 100 or more, display or notification with “. (Dot)” added can be an index for recognizing that an unpredictable situation has occurred.

  -In each embodiment, you may change the display mode in case a base value is [100] or more. For example, a notation such as [FF] may be used. Alternatively, the display pattern may be blinked as [99].

  In each embodiment, a display device that displays the first base value and a display device that displays the second base value may be separately mounted on the main board 30. Each display device in this case may be configured by four display elements D1 to D4 as in each embodiment, and may display an identifier and a base value. Further, in the case where the display devices are separated, each display device may be composed of, for example, two display elements, and an identifier for identifying each base value may be printed on the mounting surface of the main board 30.

  In each embodiment, the normal-time prize ball counter, the normal-time valid ball counter, the all-state valid-ball counter, the normal-time prize ball buffer, the normal-time valid ball buffer, the counted first base value and second base value, etc. There may be provided means for initializing the RWM area for storing the count result in the control related to the counting of the base value and information necessary for the control. It should be noted that this means can be operated only by a specific person such as a game hall manager and cannot be operated by the player.

  In each embodiment, information that can specify the base value counted by the CPU 30a may be transmitted to the sub-board 42, and the base value may be displayed on, for example, the effect display device 11 controlled by the sub-board 42. In this way, the player can also recognize the base value. Further, in this case, the means for notifying the base value may be a 7-segment LED provided on the surface of the game board YB or the center frame to which the effect display device 11 is attached.

  In each embodiment, the arrangement of the out switch S7 may be changed. For example, the out switch S7 may be provided on the game board YB. In this case, the out switch S7 may be disposed below the out port 21 in the game board YB and at the lowest position of the game board YB.

  In each embodiment, a plurality of out switches S7 may be arranged. In this case, the counts of the effective sphere counter at normal time and the effective sphere counter at all states are the sum of the detection results of the plurality of out switches S7.

  -In each embodiment, you may count the base value in games other than a normal game. A means for notifying the counted base value in this case may be mounted on the main board 30 or may be displayed on, for example, the effect display device 11 by controlling the sub-board 42.

  -In each embodiment, the information which can specify the base value counted by CPU30a of the main board | substrate 30 is transmitted to the subboard | substrate 42, and the subboard | substrate 42 performs predetermined | prescribed effect on the effect display apparatus 11, for example according to the specified base value. May be performed. For example, when the base value matches or nearly matches the expected value, a message such as “good” is displayed, and when the base value is far from the expected value, a message such as “bad adjustment” is displayed. You may let them.

  In each embodiment, information that can specify the base value counted by the CPU 30a of the main board 30 may be transmitted to an external device. The external device is, for example, a data counter disposed in the hall computer HC or the gaming machine installation facility, and the base value may be notified by the data counter.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10, for example, the result of counting by the CPU 30 a of the main board 30, such as the remaining number of times of the entrance rate improvement state, is displayed on, for example, the effect display device 11 by the control of the sub board 42. The information counted by the main board 30 and notified by the sub board 42 is information initialized by an RWM area initialization instruction.

  In each embodiment, the arrangement of the display device 105 on the main board 30 may be arbitrarily changed. In each embodiment, the information display unit 105 a of the display device 105 is exposed outside the main substrate case 81, but the entire display device 105 may be disposed in the main substrate case 81.

  In each embodiment, the arrangement of the number display unit 101 in the main board case 81 may be arbitrarily changed. That is, it is only necessary that the information display unit 105a and the number display unit 101 of the display device 105 do not overlap.

  In each embodiment, the information display unit 105 a of the display unit 105 displays a display unit (for example, a two-dimensional code, a terminal of the external terminal board 40) that displays information other than the number display unit 101 on the main board case 81. In the case where the display unit is provided, the display unit is preferably disposed at a position that does not overlap with these display units.

In each embodiment, the display device 105 may be mounted on the payout board 31 or may be mounted on the relay terminal plate 37 between the main board 30 and the payout board 31.
In the second embodiment, three or more pieces of setting information may be provided.

  -In 2nd Embodiment, you may mount the indicator 105 and the setting device 30f on another board | substrate. For example, the display device 105 may be mounted on the main board 30 and the setting device 30 f may be mounted on the payout board 31.

  In the second embodiment, a means for notifying the setting information may be separately provided without using the indicator 105 as the means for notifying the base value and the means for notifying the setting information. In this case, the means for notifying the setting information may be mounted on the main board 30, mounted on the payout board 31, or mounted on the relay terminal plate 37 between the main board 30 and the payout board 31. May be.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes means (open detection switch) for detecting the opening of the mounting frame so that it can be detected that the mounting frame (front frame WM, middle frame WN) has been opened. For this reason, in the second embodiment, using the fact that the opening of the mounting frame can be detected, when the setting device 30f is operated with the mounting frame opened, the setting mode (setting change state or setting confirmation) It may be possible to shift to (state). On the other hand, when the setting device 30f is operated in a state where the mounting frame is not opened (that is, in a closed state), an error notification may be performed.

  In the other example, when the setting device 30f is operated in a state where the mounting frame is not opened, it may be possible to shift to the setting mode (setting change state or setting confirmation state). On the other hand, when the setting device 30f is operated in a state where the mounting frame is opened, an error notification may be performed.

  -In each embodiment, you may make it not win the normal symbol winning lottery in the non-entrance rate improvement state. That is, during the non-entry rate improvement state, even if the game ball is passed to the operating gate 18, the winning lottery is not won and everything is handled as out of play, so the second start port 13 is not opened, The start condition for the second special figure variation game and the payout condition for the winning ball based on the ball entering the second start port 13 may not be established. Even in this case, the variation pattern of the normal symbol is determined in order to derive the deviated symbol of the normal symbol, and the normal variation game is played.

  ・ As a pachinko machine 10 equipped with a probability variation function, a specification that gives a probable state until winning next time, a specification that gives a probable state until winning a falling lottery (falling machine), or a predetermined number of times There is a specification (ST machine) that gives a probability variation state until the minute symbol variation game ends. In addition, pachinko machines equipped with a probability variation function have a specification (V probability variation machine) that gives a probability variation state when a game ball passes a specific area. The pachinko gaming machine 10 of each embodiment may be embodied as a pachinko gaming machine with any of these specifications. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be a pachinko gaming machine having a specification in which the above-described fall machine and a V-like change machine are mixed.

  -You may embody the pachinko machine 10 of each embodiment in the game machine (what is called 1 type 2 type mixing machine) which gives a big hit game when a game ball passes a specific area | region. In this case, the normal game for counting the base value is a game when the low base is not in the big hit game.

  Each embodiment may be embodied as a pachinko gaming machine 10 that is classified as a second type, which is also referred to as “wings” or “hikkoki type”, as the pachinko gaming machine 10. In this type of pachinko machine, the opening and closing blades (opening and closing members) of the entrance device (big prize opening) are opened when the game ball enters the start opening, and the game ball entering the entrance device receives a special prize. A big hit game is created by entering the mouth. In this case, the normal game for counting the base value is when the big hit game is not in progress, and the base value is counted when the open / close blades of the pitching device are open by entering the starting port (small hit). It is good.

A means for controlling the progress of the game mounted on the main board 30 may be a one-chip microcomputer.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 of each embodiment may be embodied as a pachinko gaming machine that uses only special symbols. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to each embodiment includes a pachinko gaming machine having a plurality of large winning openings, a pachinko gaming machine having a single starting port and using a single special symbol, or a plurality of starting ports. However, it may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine that uses a single special symbol. That is, the configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10, particularly the specific configuration of the game board YB, may be arbitrarily changed.

Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(A) A prize winning opening and a plurality of prize winning openings different from the prize winning opening are provided, and when a game ball enters the winning prize opening, a predetermined number of winning balls are paid out for one entry. And a game machine in which a predetermined number of award balls are paid out for each entrance when a game ball enters the winning opening. Effective ball detecting means for detecting the effective ball, and among the effective balls used in the game, the incoming ball detecting means for detecting the game ball that has entered the winning opening, and the award paid out from the gaming machine during the normal game A normal award ball counting means for counting the total number of balls, a normal effective ball counting means for counting the total number of effective balls used in the game in the normal game, and an effective ball used in the game in all gaming states Effective sphere counting means for all states, and effective sphere counting means for all states Prize ball storage means for storing the total number of prize balls counted by the normal prize ball counting means when the total number of valid balls used in the game being counted reaches a predetermined number, and valid balls in all states Effective ball memory for storing the total number of effective balls used in the game counted by the effective ball counting means at the normal time when the total number of effective balls used in the game counted by the counting means reaches a predetermined number Means, a base value counting means for counting a base value indicating a ratio of the total number of prize balls in the normal game to a total number of effective balls used in the game in the normal game, and a display means. Has a first base value counted until the predetermined number is reached and a second base value when the predetermined number is reached, and the display means includes a base display unit for displaying the base value, and a base display unit Displays the base value identifier displayed in An identifier display unit that displays a first base value and a second base value when a predetermined number is reached in the previous count, and the identifier includes a first base value A gaming machine having a first identifier for identifying a value and a second identifier for identifying a second base value.

(B) The first identifier is displayed in different display modes until reaching the specific number smaller than the predetermined number and after reaching the specific number.
(C) The second identifier is displayed in different display modes depending on whether the gaming machine holds the second base value and does not hold the second base value.

(D) The display means switches at a predetermined cycle between a first display state in which the first base value and the first identifier are displayed and a second display state in which the second base value and the second identifier are displayed. .
(E) The effective ball detecting means is provided in the lowermost part of the mounting frame of the game board or in the game board, and in the game board, the game area without winning in any of the big winning opening and the plurality of winning holes. It is arranged at the lowermost part of the game board below the out port through which the game balls discharged from the ball enter.

  (F) Initializing means for initializing information held even when power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, each counting content of the normal award ball counting means and the normal effective ball counting means, and the award The stored contents of the sphere storage means and the effective sphere storage means cannot be initialized by the initialization means, and are displayed on the display means when the power supply is started when the power supply is stopped. The base value display is restored.

  (G) It is provided with counting means for counting when a predetermined condition is established, and information held even when the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped includes each of the normal award ball counting means and the normal effective ball counting means. The contents of the count, each memory content of the prize ball storage means and the effective ball storage means, and the count contents of the count means, while the count contents of the count means can be initialized by the initialization means, The counting contents of the winning ball counting means and the normal effective ball counting means and the storage contents of the winning ball storage means and the effective ball storage means cannot be initialized by the initializing means.

  (H) The base display section does not display the base value until the total number of effective spheres counted by the effective sphere counting means in all states reaches a certain number smaller than a predetermined number, and reaches a certain number. Numbers up to include zero.

(I) An external connection means that can connect an external device is provided, and information is output from the external connection means every time the effective sphere detected by the effective sphere detection means reaches a certain number of balls.
(Nu) A setting unit that sets any one of the plurality of setting information that defines the degree of advantage is provided, and the display unit is also used as a setting information display unit that displays the setting information.

(L) The gaming machine performs the same control as the control related to counting the base value and the control related to the display of the base value even when the setting information is changed by the setting means.
(V) a setting means for setting any one of the plurality of setting information for which the degree of advantage is determined; and a change trigger means for giving a trigger for the setting means to change the setting information. The display means and the change trigger The means is mounted on the same substrate.

  (W) In a gaming machine including a main board and a sub board that transmits information in one direction from the main board, the main board stores at least a CPU that performs a lottery lottery process and a CPU operation program. ROM, an RWM that temporarily stores data associated with the processing of the CPU, a random number generation circuit that generates hardware random numbers, and a display that can display information are mounted. The CPU, the ROM, the RWM, and the random number generation circuit are mounted so as to be visible through the main board case. The display unit is the main board case. A gaming machine that is mounted so that its display state can be seen in a state of covering a substrate, and that has an information display unit for displaying information related to a base during normal gaming.

  (F) The display unit has an information display unit that displays information related to the base during normal gaming, and the information display unit manages the main board disposed outside the main board case when the main board is viewed from the front. It is arranged at a position that does not overlap with the number display section for displaying the number.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Pachinko machine, 12 ... 1st start opening, 13 ... 2nd start opening, 15 ... Grand prize opening, 16, 17 ... Normal prize opening, 21 ... Out opening, 24 ... Hold display device, 30 ... Main board, 30a ... CPU, 30b ... ROM, 30c ... RWM, 30d ... random number generation circuit, 30f ... setting device, 40 ... external terminal board, 42 ... sub-board, 81 ... main board case, 85 ... first caulking section, 88 ... first 2 caulking sections, 101 ... number display section, 104 ... RWM clear button, 105 ... display, 105a ... information display section, S1, S2 ... start port switch, S5, S6 ... normal port switch, S7 ... out switch, YB ... Game board, YBa ... gaming area, WN ... middle frame, HC ... hall computer, B1-B3, Bn ... first base value, B1f, B2f, Bn-1f ... second base value.

A gaming machine that solves the above problems includes a grand prize opening and a plurality of prize winning openings different from the grand prize opening, and when a game ball enters the big prize opening, A game in which a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out, and when a game ball enters the winning opening, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out for each winning entry. An effective ball detecting means for detecting an effective ball used in the game, an incoming ball detecting means for detecting a game ball that has entered the winning award out of the effective balls used in the game, and the gaming machine The normal award ball counting means for counting the total number of winning balls paid out during normal game from the normal, the normal effective ball counting means for counting the total number of effective balls used in the game during the normal game, and all gaming states Counts the total number of effective balls used in the game in all states And the total number of prize balls counted by the normal prize ball counting means when the total number of effective balls used in the game counted by the valid ball counting means in all states reaches a predetermined number. The award ball storage means for storing the number of effective balls used in the game being counted by the effective ball count means for all states is counted by the normal time effective ball count means when the total number reaches a predetermined number. Effective ball storage means for storing the total number of effective balls used in a game, and a base value indicating a ratio of the total number of prize balls in the normal game to the total number of effective balls used in the game in the normal game A base value counting means for counting and a display means, wherein the base value includes a first base value counted until the predetermined number is reached, and a second base value when the predetermined number is reached. And the display means is A base display unit for displaying the over scan values, have an identifier display unit for displaying the identifier of the base value displayed on the base display unit, on the base display unit includes a first base value , before SL and a second base value, is displayed, the identifier, a second identifier for identifying a first identifier and the second base value for identifying the first base value, there is, the base display unit The base value is not displayed until the total number of effective balls used in the game counted by the effective ball counting means in all states reaches a certain number smaller than a predetermined number, and the certain number is not displayed. The number until the value of 0 is included.

Claims (6)

A prize winning opening and a plurality of prize winning openings different from the prize winning opening are provided, and when a game ball enters the prize winning opening, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out for one entry. In addition, in the gaming machine in which when a game ball enters the winning opening, a predetermined number of winning balls are paid out for each winning opening.
Effective ball detection means for detecting an effective ball used in the game;
Among the effective balls used in the game, a ball detection means for detecting a game ball that has entered the winning opening,
Normal-time prize ball counting means for counting the total number of prize balls paid out during normal game play from the gaming machine;
A normal effective ball counting means for counting the total number of effective balls used in the game in the normal game;
All-state effective ball counting means for counting the total number of effective balls used in the game in all gaming states;
Stores the total number of prize balls counted by the normal prize ball counting means when the total number of valid balls used in the game counted by the valid ball counting means in all states reaches a predetermined number. Prize ball storage means;
When the total number of effective balls used in the game counted by the effective ball counting means in all states reaches a predetermined number, the effective balls used in the game counted by the normal effective ball counting means Effective sphere storage means for storing the total number;
Base value counting means for counting a base value indicating a ratio of the total number of the winning balls in the normal game to the total number of effective balls used in the game in the normal game;
Display means,
The base value includes a first base value counted until the predetermined number is reached, and a second base value when the predetermined number is reached,
The display means includes a base display unit that displays the base value, and an identifier display unit that displays an identifier of the base value displayed on the base display unit,
The base display unit displays the first base value and the second base value when the predetermined number is reached in the previous count,
The identifier includes a first identifier that identifies the first base value and a second identifier that identifies the second base value,
The base display unit does not display the base value until the total number of effective balls used in the game counted by the effective ball counting means in all states reaches a certain number smaller than a predetermined number. ,
A gaming machine in which the number until reaching the certain number includes zero.   The display means includes a first display state for displaying the first base value and the first identifier, and a second display state for displaying the second base value and the second identifier at predetermined intervals. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is switched.   The display means has a different display mode in the first display state under a predetermined condition and a different display mode in the second display state under a predetermined condition. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the first display state and the second display state are switched every predetermined period.   The first identifier is different until the total number of effective balls used in the game counted by the effective ball counting means in all states reaches a specific number smaller than a predetermined number and after reaching the specific number. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, which is displayed in a display mode.   The second identifier is displayed in different display modes depending on whether the gaming machine holds the second base value and does not hold the second base value. The gaming machine according to any one of the above.   In the first display state of the display means until the total number of game balls used in the game counted by the effective ball counting means in all states reaches a predetermined number, until reaching a specific number smaller than the predetermined number The display mode of the identifier display unit is the same, but the display mode of the base display unit after reaching the certain number is different from that until reaching the certain number smaller than the specific number. The gaming machine according to any one of the above.