JP2020000482A - Pinball game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a pinball game machine capable of easily design-changing ball putout performances when a large winning hole is opened.SOLUTION: In a right-side area PA2 of a game area PA, a fixed-size right-side general winning hole 66 in which game balls can enter, is provided on an upper side of a large winning hole 81, three game pins 45 are provided in the vicinity of the upper side of the right-side general winning hole 66, and a general winning guide part 661 capable of changing a falling direction of a game ball B to a direction heading for the right-side general winning hole 66 is provided on the upper side of the right-side general winning hole 66. When the game ball B enters the right-side general winning hole 66, a player can acquire only one prize ball, and a win/failure lottery of special symbols of whether or not to open the large winning hole 81 by a large winning hole opening/closing member 679 is not executed. Further, a ball entry passage connected to the right-side general winning hole 66 is connected to an out hole passage where a game ball passing through a second out hole 92 flows down.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 19

Description

  The present invention relates to a ball and ball game machine such as a pachinko game machine.

  The pachinko gaming machine is a combination of symbols when stopped and displayed after changing a plurality of symbols (decorative symbols) in the effect display device when a game ball enters the starting port provided in the game area. Is configured to shift to a special game (big hit game) when the hit symbol is a preset hit symbol. In a special game, an opening and closing winning opening called an attacker provided in the game area is opened to facilitate the entry of game balls, thereby enabling a player to acquire a large amount of prize balls. . Conventionally, in order to change the payout performance in special games, such as the speed of digestion of special games and the actual number of winning balls (number of winning balls minus the number of firing balls), the opening and closing winning openings must be changed. In Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2003-115, an adjustment is made for a game component such as a game nail capable of changing a falling direction of a game ball (for example, see Patent Documents 1 and 2). Specifically, an adjustment was made to make it difficult for the game balls to approach the opening and closing winning opening, and an adjustment to guide many game balls to the out opening provided near the side of the opening and closing winning opening.

  However, in recent years, in pachinko gaming machines, the center decoration has been enlarged, and the opening and closing winning opening has been mainly arranged in a configuration in which the opening and closing winning opening is arranged on the right side from the center of the gaming area. There is little space to place game parts. For this reason, it has become difficult to adjust the above-mentioned game parts. In recent years, due to the guidance from the relevant agencies, it has become impossible to adjust the game nails at the game facility. Therefore, in the development stage of the pachinko gaming machine, it is necessary to increase the design variations of gaming parts such as gaming nails arranged above the opening and closing winning opening in order to design and change the payout performance in the special game, Pachinko machines contributed to an increase in the number of development steps.

JP 2015-47336 A JP 2014-133178 A

  As can be seen from the above description, in recent years, there has been a demand for a method for easily changing the design of the payout performance when the opening and closing winning opening is opened.

  The present invention has been made in view of such a problem, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a ball game machine capable of easily changing the design of payout performance when opening a winning opening. .

In order to achieve such an object, a ball game machine according to the present invention includes a ball game machine having a game board provided with a game area for playing a game using a game ball (for example, a pachinko game machine in the embodiment). PM), wherein the gaming board is provided in the gaming area and has an open / close prize port through which a game ball can enter, and an open / close prize device having an open / close member capable of opening / closing the open / close prize port (for example, And a ball entry member provided above the opening and closing winning port in the game area and having a fixed size ball entrance capable of entering a game ball (for example, a right side general in the embodiment). A prize winning device 65), a game nail provided in the vicinity of the ball entrance in the game area, and a game ball provided in the game area above the ball entrance, and a drop direction of the game ball in the game area. Said input A guide member that can be changed in the direction toward the mouth (for example, the general winning guide section 661 in the embodiment) and a ball entry passage through which a game ball that has entered the ball entry member from the ball entry port flows down Ball entry path constituent member (for example, the winning base member 601 in the embodiment), and an out port (for example, provided below the entrance port and the open / close winning port in the game area, through which a game ball can pass. The second outgoing opening 92 in the embodiment), and the incoming ball passage constituent member has a portion of the incoming ball passage that extends along the game area and is visible from the front, such as an incoming ball passage visual recognition unit (for example, When the game ball enters the ball entrance, the ball entrance passage has a wall portion 608) of the embodiment, and the ball entrance passage is connected to an out ball passage in which the game ball passing through the out port flows down. Has no one prize balls acquisition or prize balls acquisition, and the opening and closing member by configured lottery whether to open the on-off winning opening is not also performed.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the payout performance at the time of opening an opening / closing winning opening can be easily changed in design.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. It is the perspective view which looked at the said pachinko gaming machine from back. It is a front view showing a game board. It is a perspective view showing a part of game board. (A) is a front view of the special winning unit, and (B) is a rear view of the special winning unit. (A) is a perspective view of the big winning unit viewed from the front, and (B) is a perspective view of the big winning unit viewed from the rear. It is a side view of a big winning unit. FIG. 8 is a sectional view taken along arrows VIII-VIII in FIG. 7. FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view along an arrow IX-IX in FIG. 7. (A) is a sectional view along an arrow XX in FIG. 5 (A), and (B) is an enlarged view of a portion surrounded by a circle A in FIG. 10 (A). It is the exploded perspective view which looked at the big winning unit from the front. It is the exploded perspective view which looked at the big winning unit from the back. It is the perspective view which looked at the winning base member from the front. It is the perspective view which looked at the entrance ball constituent member from the front. It is the perspective view which looked at the cover guide member from the back. 16A is a perspective view of the cover guide member as viewed from the front, and FIG. 16B is an enlarged view of a portion surrounded by a circle B in FIG. It is the perspective view which looked at the attacker module from the front. It is sectional drawing which shows the flow of a game ball when both the 2nd starting winning device and the big winning device are in a closed state. It is sectional drawing which shows the flow of a game ball when a 2nd starting winning device is a closed state and a big winning device is an open state. It is sectional drawing which shows the flow of a game ball when a 2nd start winning device is an open state and a big winning device is a closed state. It is a front view showing an example of arrangement of a detection switch in a game board. It is a block diagram showing the electrical connection of the pachinko gaming machine. It is a block diagram showing the function of the pachinko gaming machine. It is a figure showing an example of a special symbol winning / falling lottery table. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol table per special symbol. It is a figure showing an example of a special symbol change pattern table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a main control side main process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the main control side main process following FIG. 29 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a main control-side main process following FIG. 28. 9 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a main control timer interrupt process. FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing an example of a main-control-side timer interrupt process continued from FIG. 30; It is a flowchart which shows an example of a ball entry detection process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a discharge ball detection process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a winning ball number determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a ball entry state calculation process. It is a ball entry information backup image diagram. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of a ball entry state display apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the modification of a ball entry state calculation process.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. As a representative example of the ball game machine according to the present invention, a pachinko game machine PM is shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, and a game board 20 provided in the pachinko game machine PM is shown in FIGS. The overall configuration of the pachinko gaming machine PM will be described with reference to these drawings. In the following description, for convenience, directions indicated by arrows in FIG. 2 will be referred to as front-back direction, left-right direction, and up-down direction, respectively.

[Overall configuration of gaming machine]
First, the basic structure of the front side of the pachinko gaming machine PM will be described. As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine PM is configured to have a rectangular frame size corresponding to the outer rectangular frame size corresponding to the outer rectangular frame 1 which is a vertical fixed holding frame. The front frame 2 which forms a frame is attached to the front left and right edges of the front and rear hinge mechanisms 3a and 3b so as to be openable and closable and detachable, and is referred to as a double lock provided on the front right edge. The outer frame 1 is always held in a closed state engaged with the outer frame 1 using the locking device 4.

  A rectangular glass frame 5 fitted to the upper front area of the front frame 2 is attached to the front frame 2 so as to be openable and closable by using the upper and lower hinge mechanisms 3 and is detachably attached. The front frame 2 is always kept in a closed state covering the front surface. On the front side of the front frame 2, a game board 20 is detachably set and held, and the game area PA on the front of the game board 20 is visibly exposed through the multi-layer glass 5a of the glass frame 5 which is always closed and held. It has become.

  In the lower part of the glass frame 5, upper and lower bowls (upper bowl 6 and lower bowl 7) for storing game balls are provided. At the upper part of the glass frame 5, there are provided an effect lamp 11 that emits light in accordance with the state of development of the game, and a speaker 8 that generates sound effects in accordance with the state of development of the game. On the right side of the lower ball tray 7, an effect button unit 12 such as a button, a switch, and a dial for performing a predetermined effect operation is attached.

  A firing handle 9 for performing a shooting operation of a game ball is provided at a lower right portion of the front frame 2. In the lower part of the front frame 2, although not shown in FIG. 1, a ball feeding mechanism for sending out the game balls stored in the upper ball tray 6 one by one, and the game balls sent out from this ball feeding mechanism to the game area PA. A launching mechanism that launches toward the target, a launch control board that synchronously controls the operation of the ball feed mechanism and the launching mechanism, and the like are provided.

As shown in FIG. 3, the game board 20 is configured based on a base material formed in a rectangular flat plate shape using a transparent synthetic resin material. On the front surface of the game board 20, an arc-shaped outer rail 21 arranged from the lower left to the upper right, and an arc-shaped inner rail 22 arranged from the lower left to the upper left inside the outer rail 21, A rail decoration 23 is provided between the upper right part of the outer rail 21 and the lower part of the board surface and is formed in a curved shape that opens to the left. The outer rail 21, the inner rail 22, and the rail decoration 23 A substantially circular game area PA is defined inside the enclosed area. The game area PA is a left area (left-handed area) PA1, which is an area on the left side of the center ornament 26, and an area on the right side of the center ornament 26, with reference to a later-described center ornament 26 disposed substantially at the center. And a right-side area (right-handed area) PA2. The outer rail 21 and the inner rail 22 form a guide passage 24 for guiding a game ball launched by a firing mechanism (not shown) to the game area PA. At the position near the exit opening of the game ball in the guide passage 24, that is, at the tip of the inner rail 22, the game ball discharged from the exit opening into the game area PA through the guide passage 24 returns to the guide passage 24 again. An anti-ball return valve 25 is provided to prevent the ball from returning.

  In the game area PA, together with a large number of game nails (for example, game nails 45 arranged in the right area PA2 in the game area PA) and a windmill (not shown), the first start winning device 50 and the second start winning are provided. Various winning devices such as a device 55, a left general winning device 60, a right general winning device 65, an operation gate device 70, and a large winning device 80 are provided. Although not shown in detail, the game area PA includes a first special symbol display device, a second special symbol display device, a normal symbol display device, and the like, and is controlled to be turned on by a main control board 100 described later. A display unit 41 is provided. A center decoration 26 is provided substantially at the center of the game area PA, and the screen of the effect display device 27 is provided so as to be visible through the opening of the center decoration 26. At the lower part of the center decoration 26, there is provided a movable accessory device 42 that performs an effect operation in accordance with the state of development of the game. Above the center decoration 26, a light effect lamp unit 43 that performs a light emission effect according to the development state of the game is provided.

  At the lower end of the game area PA, there are provided two out ports 91 and 92 through which game balls flowing down without entering the winning ports of the various winning devices 50, 55, 60, 65 and 80 can pass. . The game balls that have entered the winning openings of the various winning devices 50, 55, 60, 65, 80 or the gaming balls that have flowed into the respective out openings 91, 92 penetrate through the game board 20 back and forth (FIG. (Not shown), flows down to the rear side of the game board 20, is collected in a collection flow path (gamed ball path) at the lower part of the front frame, and is discharged out of the game machine. In addition, a discharge ball detection switch for detecting game balls discharged from the collection flow path to the outside of the game machine is provided below the front frame to check the total number of game balls fired.

  The first start winning device 50 is provided as a start winning device related to the winning / non-winning lottery of a special symbol. The first start winning device 50 is provided with a first start port 51 into which a game ball can enter. The entry of a game ball into the first starting port 51 serves as a trigger for winning or losing a special symbol for determining whether or not to open the special winning device 80.

  The second starting prize device 55 is provided as a starting prize device (ordinary electric accessory that is activated when a winning is made in the normal symbol winning / rejecting lottery), which is arranged in the right area PA2 in the game area PA and is related to the winning / non-winning lottery of a special symbol. Have been. The second start winning device 55 is provided with a second start port 56 through which game balls can enter. The entry of a game ball into the second starting port 56 is a trigger for winning or losing a special symbol for determining whether or not to open the special winning device 80. The second start winning device 55 sets an open state in which game balls can enter or is easy to enter the second start port 56, and a closed state in which game balls cannot enter or is difficult to enter the second start port 56. Change. In other words, the second start winning device 55 has a structure in which the game ball is unlikely to enter the second start port 56 unless it is displaced to the open state. When the game ball is opened at the moment, the ease of entering the game ball increases.

  The left general winning device 60 is disposed in the left area PA1 in the game area PA, and includes three left general winning ports 61. The right general winning device 65 is disposed in the right area PA2 of the game area PA, and includes one right general winning opening 66. Entering a game ball into each of the general winning openings 61 and 65 does not trigger the winning or losing of a special symbol or the winning or losing of a normal symbol, but it is the same as other winning devices (except for the operation gate device 70). This will be an opportunity for withdrawal.

  The operation gate device 70 is provided as a start winning port related to the winning / non-winning lottery of a normal symbol, which is arranged in the right area PA2 in the game area PA. The operation gate device 70 is provided with an operation gate 71 through which a game ball can pass. Passing of the game ball to the operation gate 71 is a trigger for winning or losing a normal symbol for determining whether or not the second starting winning device 55 is to be opened.

  The big prize winning device 80 is configured as an attacker device (special electric accessory) that opens and closes when the result of the special symbol win / fail lottery is a big hit. The special winning device 80 is provided with a special winning opening 81 (see FIG. 4) through which game balls can enter. The special winning device 80 changes to an open state in which the game ball can enter or easily enter the special winning opening 81, and a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter or difficult to enter the special winning opening 81. In the special game (big hit game), a plurality of round games (unit games) involving opening and closing operations of the special winning device 80 are performed. The special winning device 80 is provided in the right area PA2 of the game area PA. Therefore, in the special game, when the game ball is fired toward the game area PA, by hitting the so-called right-handed aiming at the right area PA2, it is easy to enter the big winning opening 81. .

  Of the two out ports 91 and 92, the first out port 91 is provided at the center of the lower end of the game area PA. Of the two out ports 91 and 92, the second out port 92 is provided on the lower right side of the lower end of the game area PA, that is, at the lower end of the right area PA2 in the game area PA. As shown in FIG. 3 and FIG. 4, a large winning unit 600, which will be described in detail later, is attached to the lower right of the center decoration 26. The large winning unit 600 is provided with the above-described second starting winning device 55, the right general winning device 65, the operation gate device 70, the large winning device 80, and the second out port 92. The above-mentioned through hole (not shown) connected to the first out port 91 is provided with an out ball detection switch for detecting a game ball passing through this through hole (that is, the first out port 91). ing.

  Next, the basic structure of the back side of the pachinko gaming machine PM will be described. As shown in FIG. 2, on the back side of the front frame 2, a back set board 30 having a window communicating with the front and rear at the center and formed in a rectangular frame shape somewhat smaller than the front frame 2 is attached. I have. Each part of the back set board 30 has a storage tank 33 for storing a large number of game balls supplied from the game facility side, a gutter member 34 for flowing down the game balls from the storage tank 33, and a game guided by the gutter member 34. There are provided a prize ball payout unit 35 for paying out balls, a back side passage member 36 for flowing game balls paid out from the prize ball payout unit 35 to the upper ball tray 6 or the lower ball tray 7, and the like.

On the back side of the game board 20, a main control board 100 for controlling the operation of the pachinko gaming machine PM in general, a production control board 200 for controlling the overall production, an image display according to the game development, and control of sound effects. Is mounted. In the present embodiment, the effect control board 200 and the image control board 300 constitute the liquid crystal unit 28 in an assembled state integrated with the effect display device (liquid crystal display device) 27. On the other hand, on the back side of the back set board 30, a payout control board 400 for controlling the payout of game balls, and a power supply for receiving power from the game facility and supplying power to various control boards and electric / electronic parts. A substrate (not shown) and the like are attached. In order to prevent unauthorized modification, these control boards are mounted in a transparent resin board case having a caulking structure and a sealing structure in an assembled state in a predetermined position on the back of the game board 20 or the back of the back set board 30. Are arranged respectively. These control boards and the electric and electronic components of each part of the pachinko gaming machine PM are connected to each other via a harness (connector cable), so that the pachinko gaming machine PM is operable.

  In the pachinko gaming machine PM configured as described above, the outer frame 1 is fixedly installed on the gaming island of the gaming facility, and the front frame 2, the glass frame 5 and the like are provided for the game in a closed and locked state. Is stored in the upper ball tray 6 and the firing handle 9 is rotated to start the game. When the firing handle 9 is rotated, the game balls stored in the upper bowl 6 are sent out to the firing mechanism one by one by the ball feed mechanism, and are shot toward the game area PA by the firing mechanism. When a game ball rolling down the game area PA enters one of the first starting port 51, the second starting port 56, the left general winning port 61, the right general winning port 66, and the big winning port 81, A number of prize balls according to the type of winning opening can be obtained. For example, the number of prize balls when a game ball enters the first starting port 51 is “3”, and the number of prize balls when the game ball enters the second starting port 56 is “3”. The number of prize balls when entering the ball is “13”, the number of prize balls when entering the left general winning opening 61 is “10”, and the number of prize balls when entering the right general winning opening 66 is “ One ".

[Structure of the grand prize unit]
Next, the special winning unit 600 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. As shown in FIGS. 5 to 7 and FIGS. 11 to 12, the winning unit 600 includes a winning base member 601, a discharge passage constituting member 631, a ball entry passage constituting member 641, a cover guide member 651, and an attacker. It has a module 671 and a lamp board 681. As shown in FIGS. 11 to 13, the winning base member 601 is formed in a plate shape using a transparent resin material, and is fixed to a lower right portion of the game area PA using fixing means such as screws. A second start winning base portion 602 is formed at a lower left portion of the winning base member 141. As shown in FIG. 8, a second start winning member 621 and a start winning opening opening / closing member 623 are attached to the front side of the second start winning base portion 602 to form the second start winning device 55.

  As shown in FIGS. 11 to 12, the second start winning member 621 is formed in a box shape using a transparent resin material, and is formed on the front side of the second start winning base portion 602 using fixing means such as screws. Installed and fixed. Between the second start winning member 621 and the second start winning base portion 602, a second start port 56 opened to the right and a second start capable of receiving a game ball passing through the second start port 56. An internal space of the winning device 55 is formed (see FIG. 8). A first decoration sheet 622 on which a predetermined decoration is drawn is attached to the front surface of the second start winning member 621. As shown in FIGS. 11 to 12, the start winning opening opening / closing member 623 is formed in a blade shape using a resin material, and is disposed in the second starting winning base 602 near the right side of the second starting winning member 621 in the left-right direction. Is mounted to be swingable. As shown in FIG. 20, when the starting winning opening opening / closing member 623 swings rightward and extends obliquely rightward, the second starting winning device 55 allows the game ball to enter the second starting opening 56. Or, it changes to an open state where it is easy to enter the ball. As shown in FIGS. 8 and 18, when the starting winning opening opening / closing member 623 swings to the left and extends right above, the second starting winning device 55 causes the game ball to enter the second starting opening 56. It changes to a closed state where it is impossible to ball or difficult to enter.

As shown in FIGS. 8 and 13, a starting winning passage hole 603 is formed at the center of the second starting winning base portion 602 and connected to the internal space of the second starting winning device 55 and penetrated back and forth. The starting prize passage hole 603 allows game balls that have entered the internal space of the second starting prize device 55 from the second starting port 56 to pass from the front to the rear of the second starting prize base 602. As shown in FIGS. 12 and 13, a start winning passage 604 that is connected to the start winning passage hole 603 and extends rearward is formed on the rear surface side of the second start winning base portion 602. The starting prize passage 604 causes the game balls that have passed through the starting prize passage hole 603 to flow backward. A second starting port switch mounting portion 605 is formed below the starting winning passage 604 in the second starting winning base portion 602. A second start winning switch 162 (FIGS. 11 and 12) is attached to the second start port switch mounting portion 605.
Is attached and held. The second starting winning switch 162 attached to the second starting port switch attaching portion 605 detects a game ball passing through the starting winning discharge passage portion 632 formed in the discharge passage component 631.

  As shown in FIG. 13, a right general winning base portion 606 is formed at the upper center of the winning base member 601. A right general winning device 65 having a right general winning opening 66 opened upward is integrally formed on the front side of the right general winning base portion 606. The right general winning device 65 does not have a function of expanding the right general winning opening 66 (like the second starting winning device 55), and the size of the right general winning opening 66 is a fixed size. At the upper part of the right general winning base 606, there is formed a U-shaped cutout passage hole 607 connected to the internal space of the right general winning device 65. The ball entry passage hole 607 allows game balls that have entered the internal space of the right general prize device 65 from the right general prize port 66 to pass from the front side to the rear side of the right general prize base 606.

  As shown in FIG. 12, on the rear side of the right general winning base portion 606, an upstream side of a ball entry passage wall portion 608 constituting a ball entry passage 643 (see FIG. 9) connected to the ball entry passage hole 607 is formed. You. The entrance ball passage wall portion 608 is formed on the rear surface side of the winning base member 601 so as to bend leftward in the middle of an S-shaped crank shape and extend downward from above. Downstream of the incoming ball passage wall 608 extending in the vertical direction, an incoming ball passage rib portion 609 is formed. The entrance ball passage rib 609 connects the game ball reaching the downstream portion of the entrance ball passage 643 to the downstream end of the entrance ball passage 643, and connects to a downstream end of the entrance ball constituting member 641 (see FIG. 12). ). A first magnetic detection sensor mounting portion 610 is formed near the rear side of the right general winning base 606 above the ball entry passage wall 608. A magnetic detection sensor (not shown) is mounted and held on the first magnetic detection sensor mounting portion 610.

  As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, three gaming nails 45 are arranged in an equilateral triangle in the vicinity of the right general winning opening 66 in the right area PA2 of the gaming area PA. The arrangement interval of the three game nails 45 is set to an interval that allows one game ball to pass by one ball, and only the game ball that has passed between the three game nails 45 enters the right general winning opening 66. It has become. By changing the arrangement interval or inclination of the three game nails 45 in design, the probability that a game ball falling in the right area PA2 of the game area PA can pass between the three game nails 45 is changed, The probability that the ball will enter the right general winning opening 66 can be changed by design.

  As shown in FIG. 13, a second out port 92 penetrating back and forth is formed at the lower center of the winning base member 601. The second out port 92 is a game ball that has reached the lower end of the right area PA2 in the game area PA without entering any of the second starting port 56, the right general winning port 66, and the special winning port 81. , From the front side of the winning base member 601 to the rear side. As shown in FIGS. 12 and 13, an out-port passage 611 that is connected to the second out-port 92 and extends rearward is formed on the rear surface side of the central lower portion of the winning base member 601. The out mouth passage 611 causes the game balls that have passed through the second out mouth 92 to flow backward.

As shown in FIG. 13, an operation gate base 612 is formed at the upper right of the winning base member 601. An operation gate device 70 having an operation gate 71 penetrating vertically is integrally formed on the front side of the operation gate base portion 612. As shown in FIG. 12, an operation gate switch mounting portion 613 is formed on the rear surface side of the operation gate base portion 612 so as to be aligned with the operation gate 71. The operation gate switch 163 (see FIGS. 11 and 12) is mounted and held on the operation gate switch mounting portion 613 by using a plate-shaped switch mounting member 618. The operation gate switch 163 attached to the operation gate switch attachment portion 613 detects a game ball passing through the operation gate 71. A second magnetic detection sensor mounting portion 614 is formed on the operation gate base portion 612 below and to the right of the operation gate switch mounting portion 613. A magnetic detection sensor (not shown) is mounted and held on the second magnetic detection sensor mounting portion 614.

  As shown in FIG. 13, a large winning base portion 615 having an opening is formed on the right side of the winning base member 601. An attacker module 671 is inserted into the opening of the special winning base 615 from behind and attached thereto. A lamp board mounting portion 616 is formed below the winning base portion 615 on the winning base member 601. A lamp substrate 681 is attached to the front side of the lamp substrate attachment portion 616 so as to face forward (see FIG. 10B). Further, a radio wave detection sensor insertion portion 617 having a hole shape corresponding to the outer peripheral shape of the radio wave detection sensor 619 is formed on the right side of the lamp board mounting portion 616 in the winning base member 601. The radio wave detection sensor 619 is inserted through the radio wave detection sensor insertion portion 617 from behind (see FIG. 10B).

  Note that the lamp substrate 681 is attached and fixed to the front side of the lamp substrate attachment portion 616 using a fixing member such as a screw. Although not illustrated in detail, the lamp substrate 681 includes a plurality of light-emitting elements (for example, a light-emitting element 682 illustrated in FIG. 10B) provided on the front side. Light emitted from each light emitting element of the lamp substrate 681 is transmitted through the special winning cover portion 652 of the cover guide member 651 disposed in front of the lamp substrate 681. A cable extending from an electrical connector 683 or the like (see FIG. 12) disposed on the rear surface side of the lamp substrate 681 is inserted into an opening formed in the lamp substrate mounting portion 616, and is provided on the rear surface side of the winning base member 601. It is designed to be wired.

  As shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, the discharge passage forming member 631 is formed in a box shape using a transparent resin material. The discharge passage component 631 is attached to the rear side of the second start winning base portion 602 of the winning base member 601 using fixing means such as a screw, and covers the rear upper portion of the start winning passage 604 of the winning base member 601. It has become. A starting winning discharge passage portion 632 connected to the starting winning passage 604 and extending downward is formed at a rear portion of the discharge passage forming member 631. The start winning discharge passage portion 632 causes the game balls passing through the start winning passage 604 to flow downward, and discharge the game balls from the passage outlet formed at the downstream end to the rear of the large winning unit 600 (that is, the game board 20). . A drive device mounting portion 633 is formed in the upper front part of the discharge passage member 631. The ordinary electric accessory solenoid 123 for swinging the start winning opening opening / closing member 623 of the second start winning device 55 is attached to the drive device attaching portion 633.

  As shown in FIG. 12 and FIG. 14, the ball entry passage forming member 641 is formed in a plate shape using a transparent resin material. The ball entry path constituent member 641 is attached and fixed to the rear surface side of the right general prize base section 606 of the prize base member 601 using fixing means such as a screw, and is located behind the ball entry path wall section 608 of the prize base member 601. It covers the side and the rear of the outlet passage 611. On the upper left side of the ball entry passage component 641, a ball entry passage duct 642 that constitutes the ball entry passage 643 is formed. Like the ball entry passage wall portion 608 of the prize winning base member 601, the ball entry passage duct portion 642 is formed so as to be bent leftward in the middle of an S-shaped crank and extend downward from above, and the ball entry passage wall portion is formed. 608. Thereby, between the ball entry passage wall portion 608 of the prize winning base member 601 and the ball entry passage duct portion 642 of the ball entry structuring member 641, the ball entry passage 643 connected to the ball entry passage hole 607 of the prize base member 601. (See FIG. 9) is formed.

As shown in FIG. 9, the ball entry passage 643 extends right below the ball entry passage hole 607 of the prize base member 601, bends in the middle and extends diagonally downward to the left, and further bends toward the bottom. Extending to The ball entry passage 643 causes the game balls that have passed through the ball entry hole 607 of the winning base member 601 to flow down along the rear surface side of the winning base member 601. As described above, the winning base member 601 is formed using a transparent resin material. Therefore, it is possible to visually recognize the entering ball passage 643 and the game balls flowing down the entering ball passage 643 from the front of the large winning unit 600 (that is, the gaming board 20) through the entering passage wall portion 608 of the winning base member 601. is there. This suggests that the game ball entering the right general winning opening 66 and flowing down the entrance passage 643 goes to the later-described out-opening discharge passage 645 connected to the second out-opening 92 and the out-opening passage 611. It is possible to do. Therefore, when a game ball enters the right general winning opening 66, even if a small number of winning balls or no winning balls are obtained, expectation of winning a ball by entering the right general winning opening 66 is expected. The feeling can be prevented from being greatly impaired.

  As shown in FIGS. 12 and 14, a right general winning switch mounting portion 644 is formed at an intermediate portion of the ball entry duct portion 642 of the ball entry component 641. The right general winning switch 166 (see FIGS. 11 and 12) is attached to and held by the right general winning switch mounting portion 644. The right general prize switch 166 attached to the right general prize switch mounting section 644 detects a game ball passing through the entrance path 643. An out-opening discharge passage 645 connected to the out-opening passage 611 of the prize winning base member 601 and extending downward is formed below the incoming ball passage duct 642 in the incoming ball passage component 641. The out-open discharge passage portion 645 causes the game ball passing through the out-open passage 611 to flow downward, and discharge the ball to the rear of the large winning unit 600 (that is, the game board 20) from the passage outlet formed at the downstream end. . In addition, the out-opening discharge passage portion 645 is formed so as to be connected to the entrance ball passage 643 at the upper portion, and causes the game ball passing through the entrance ball passage 643 to flow downward, and from the passage exit to the rear of the large winning unit 600. Let it drain.

  A large prize discharging passage portion 646 is formed adjacent to the right side of the out-opening discharging passage portion 645 of the entrance ball constituting member 641 and connected to the large prize winning passage 675 (see FIG. 12) of the attacker module 671 (large winning prize member 672). Is done. The special winning discharge passage portion 646 causes the game ball that has passed the special winning passage 675 to flow downward, and is discharged from the passage outlet formed at the downstream end to the rear of the special winning unit 600 (that is, the game board 20). .

  As shown in FIGS. 15 and 16A, the cover guide member 651 is formed in a plate shape using a transparent resin material. The cover guide member 651 is attached to the front side of the winning base member 601 using fixing means such as a screw, and the attacker module 671 (large winning base portion 615) and the lamp board 681 (lamp board mounting) in the winning base member 601. 616) and the front of the actuation gate base 612. Under the cover guide member 651, a big winning cover portion 652 that covers the front of the attacker module 671 and the lamp substrate 681 is formed. A second decorative sheet 666 on which a predetermined decoration is drawn is attached to the front of the special winning cover portion 652.

  The upper part of the special winning cover part 652 is close to the front of the attacker module 671, and the special winning cover part 652 and the attacker module 671 form the special winning device 80 having the special winning opening 81 (see FIG. 6). . As shown in FIG. 15, a right inclined path portion 653 located to the right of the special winning opening 81 is formed on the upper rear surface side of the special winning cover portion 652. The right inclined passage portion 653 is formed in a plate shape inclined downward from the right side to the left side, and allows the game ball reaching the upper portion of the right inclined passage portion 653 to flow toward the special winning opening 81. A left inclined passage portion 654 located to the left of the special winning opening 81 is formed on the upper rear side of the special winning cover portion 652. The left inclined passage portion 654 is formed in a plate shape inclined downward from the right side to the left side, and directs the game ball reaching the left inclined passage portion 654 to the left of the large winning device 80 (the attacker module 671). And let it flow down.

On the rear surface side of the large winning cover portion 652, on the left side of the left inclined passage portion 654, a downflow passage portion 655 having a larger inclination than the left inclined passage portion 654 is formed. The downflow passage 655 causes the game balls flowing down from the left inclined passage 654 to flow down to the second start winning device 55 located to the left of the large winning device 80. As shown in FIG. 20, when the second starting winning device 55 is changed to the open state, the game ball flowing down the flowing passage portion 655 is guided by the starting winning opening opening / closing member 623 extending obliquely rightward and the second position. 2 The ball enters the starting port 56. As shown in FIG. 18, when the second start winning device 55 is changed to the closed state, the game ball that has flowed down the downflow passage portion 655 is blocked by the starting winning port opening / closing member 623 extending right above and the second starting winning device 55 is closed. Without entering the starting opening 56, the starting winning opening opening / closing member 623 flows down the right side.

  As shown in FIG. 20, a gap through which the game ball can pass is formed between the starting winning opening opening / closing member 623 extending obliquely right and the flow-down passage 655, but flows down the flow-down passage 655. All the game balls enter the second starting port 56 due to the inertial force when flowing down the flow-down passage 655. As shown in FIGS. 20 and 21, a gap is formed between the upper part of the second starting winning device 55 (the second starting winning member 621) and the cover guide member 651 so that game balls can pass through. However, the gauge is set so that game balls rolling down the left area PA1 in the game area PA do not reach this gap.

  As shown in FIG. 15, an out-opening guide 656 made of a rib or the like is formed on the rear left side of the large winning cover 652. The out-opening guide 656 is disposed in front of the second out-opening 92 located below the gap between the second starting winning award device 55 and the big winning device 80. The out-opening guide unit 656 moves the game ball that has flowed down the right side of the starting winning opening opening / closing member 623 (extending right above) without entering the second starting opening 56 toward the second out-opening 92. Guide to flow down. On the rear side near the right end of the special winning cover portion 652, a frame-shaped radio wave detection sensor mounting portion 657 that matches the outer peripheral shape of the radio wave detection sensor 619 is formed. The distal end portion of the radio wave detection sensor 619 is inserted and held in the radio wave detection sensor attachment portion 657 (see FIG. 10B).

  The lower right portion of the special winning cover portion 652 covers the front of the lamp substrate 681 so that light from a plurality of light emitting elements disposed on the front surface of the lamp substrate 681 is transmitted. Thus, the lower right portion (the portion located in front of the lamp substrate 681) of the second decorative sheet 666 attached to the front of the special winning cover portion 652 can emit light. As shown in FIG. 15, a columnar light guide 658 protruding rearward is formed in the lower right portion of the special winning cover 652. At the rear end of the light guide section 658, a concave incident surface portion which is in close proximity to some of the light emitting elements 682 (see FIG. 10B) among the plurality of light emitting elements disposed on the front surface of the lamp substrate 681. 659 are formed. As shown in FIG. 16B, an emission surface portion 660 having a concave portion 660a recessed with respect to the front surface of the special winning cover portion 652 is formed at a position aligned with the light guide portion 658 on the front surface of the special winning cover portion 652. Is done.

  As shown in FIG. 10B, the light from the light-emitting element 682 that has entered the incident surface portion 659 passes through the light guide portion 658 and is emitted forward from the emission surface portion 660. The emission surface portion 660 of the special winning cover portion 652 has a concave portion 660a that is recessed with respect to the front surface of the special winning cover portion 652 and is separated from the second decorative sheet 666 and has the same height as the front surface of the special winning cover portion 652. And the joining portion 660b joined to the second decorative sheet 666, so that light emitted from the exit surface portion 660 can have light and dark. For example, the light emitted from the concave portion 660a of the emission surface 660 is darker than the light emitted from the joint 660b of the emission surface 660, so that it is possible to perform a light emission effect with a shadow. As a specific example, it is possible to perform a luminous effect in which the eyes shine sharply from behind the shadow of the face of the person wearing the hat.

As shown in FIG. 15, a general winning guide section 661 is provided at the upper right of the cover guide member 651. The general winning guide portion 661 is formed in a guide rail shape having an inclined surface 661a extending diagonally downward and left from the lower right of the operation gate device 70 toward the right general winning opening 66. The general winning guide unit 661 directs the game ball dropped through the operating gate 71 or the game ball dropped after passing the right side of the operating gate 71 (the operating gate device 70) toward the right general winning opening 66. We guide to let you flow down. By changing the inclination of the inclined surface 661a toward the right general winning opening 66 by design, the game balls reaching from the general winning guide section 661 to the vicinity above the right general winning opening 66 (three gaming nails 45) are formed. Since the speed changes, the probability that the game ball will enter the right general winning opening 66 can be changed in design.

  Note that the general winning guide portion 661 may be formed integrally with the upper right portion of the cover guide member 651, or may be detachably coupled to the upper right portion of the cover guide member 651. For example, when the general winning guide portion 661 is configured to be detachable from the cover guide member 651, the general winning guide portion 661 ′ having an inclined surface 661a ′ having a different inclination is detachably attached to and replaced with the right general winning opening. The inclination of the inclined surface toward 66 can be easily changed. When the general winning guide portion 661 is formed integrally with the upper right portion of the cover guide member 651, a cover guide member including a general winning guide portion 661 'having an inclined surface 661a' having a different inclination is separately manufactured. .

  A front wall portion 662 extending above the inclined surface 661a is formed at the upper right front portion of the cover guide member 651. The front wall portion 662 covers the lower front portion of the operation gate base portion 612 (operation gate device 70) of the winning base member 601. On the rear surface side of the front wall portion 662, a plurality of buffer rib portions 663 protruding rearward are formed side by side in the left-right direction. The plurality of buffer rib portions 663 are formed so that the closer to the right, the smaller the amount of protrusion toward the rear, and the game balls passing through the operation gate 71 fall to the lower right of the operation gate device 70. I will guide you.

  As a result, the game ball that has passed through the operating gate 71 passes through the right side of the operating gate 71 (the operating gate device 70) and falls, as in the case where the game ball drops to the right (upstream side) of the inclined surface 661a of the general winning guide portion 661. ). Therefore, all the game balls falling from the upper part of the right area PA2 in the game area PA flow down the general winning guide section 661 under the same condition regardless of whether or not they pass through the operation gate 71. With such a configuration, the probability that the game ball will enter the right general winning opening 66 can be constant regardless of whether the game ball passes through the operation gate 71 or not. Note that an upper portion of the right area PA2 in the game area PA is formed to have a passage portion through which game balls can pass one by one (in one row). Further, a space through which game balls can pass is formed on the left side of the operation gate 71 (operation gate device 70), but a game ball falling from above the right area PA2 in the game area PA is located on the left side of the operation gate 71. The gauge is set so that it does not pass through.

  As shown in FIGS. 12 and 17, the attacker module 671 includes a special winning member 672 and a special opening opening / closing member 679. The special winning member 672 is formed of a transparent resin material, and is formed in a box shape extending in the left-right direction such that the special winning opening 81 faces upward. The front opening of the special winning member 672 is covered with the special winning cover 652 of the cover guide member 651, and is opened between the special winning member 672 and the special winning cover 652 in a horizontally elongated rectangle facing upward. The internal space of the special winning opening 81 and the special winning device 80 that can receive the game ball passing through the special winning opening 81 is formed.

At the lower front part of the special winning member 672, a passage bottom 673 located below the special winning opening 81 is formed. The passage bottom portion 673 is inclined downward from the right side to the left side, so that game balls passing through the special winning opening 81 flow down the passage bottom portion 673 (from the right side to the left side). The large winning opening 81 is formed so as to be inclined downward from the right side to the left side. On the left side of the passage bottom 673, a large winning passage hole 674 into which a game ball flowing down the passage bottom 673 can drop is formed. The special winning passage hole 674 allows the game balls falling from the left end of the passage bottom 673 to pass downward. At the lower left of the special winning member 672, a special winning passage 675 is formed which is connected to the special winning passage hole 674 and extends rearward. The special winning passage 675 causes the game balls that have passed through the special winning passage hole 674 to flow downward. On the rear left side of the special winning member 672, a special winning switch mounting portion 676 is formed. A special winning switch 164 (see FIGS. 11 and 12) is attached to and held by the special winning switch mounting part 676. The special winning switch 164 attached to the special winning switch mounting part 676 detects a game ball passing through the special winning passage hole 674.

  A driving device mounting portion 677 is formed at the center of the rear of the large winning member 672. The special electric accessory solenoid 124 that slides the special winning opening opening / closing member 679 is attached to the driving device attaching portion 677. A rail-shaped slide guide 678 extending in the front-rear direction is formed on the left and right upper portions of the special winning member 672. The slide guide portion 678 supports the special winning opening opening / closing member 679 so as to be slidable in the front-rear direction. As shown in FIG. 19, when the special winning opening opening / closing member 679 retreats to the rear of the game area PA to open the special winning opening 81, the special winning device 80 causes the game ball to enter the special winning opening 81. The state changes to an open state where the ball can be used or it is easy to enter. As shown in FIGS. 18 and 20, the special winning opening opening / closing member 679 advances to the front side of the game area PA to close the special winning opening 81 (all of the special winning opening 81 or one of the special winning openings 81). When almost all the parts except for the part are closed), the special winning device 80 changes to a closed state in which the gaming ball cannot enter the large winning opening 81 or is difficult to enter.

  The special winning opening opening / closing member 679 is formed in a plate shape extending in the left-right direction in accordance with the special winning opening 81, using a resin material, although not shown in detail. The special winning opening opening / closing member 679 is attached to the slide guide portion 678 of the special winning member 672 so as to be slidable in the front-rear direction. The special winning opening opening / closing member 679 is inclined downward from the right side to the left side, and when the special winning device 80 is in the closed state, the game ball reaching above the special winning opening 81 is closed by the special winning opening / closing member 679. It flows down the upper surface (from right to left).

[Flow of game ball in right area in game area]
Next, the flow of the game ball in the right area PA2 in the game area PA to which the large winning unit 600 having the above configuration is attached will be described. For example, as shown in FIG. 18, the game ball B falling from above the right area PA2 in the game area PA passes through the operation gate 71, or does not pass through the operation gate 71, and the operation gate 71 (operation gate device 70). Pass on the right side of. The game ball B that has passed the right side of the operation gate 71 falls to the upstream side (right side) of the inclined surface 661a of the general winning guide portion 661 of the cover guide member 651 located at the lower right of the operation gate device 70. The game ball B that has passed through the operation gate 71 is guided so as to contact the plurality of buffer rib portions 663 of the cover guide member 651 and drop to the lower right of the operation gate device 70, and the inclined surface 661a of the general winning guide portion 661. Falls upstream of The game ball B that has fallen on the upstream side of the inclined surface 661a of the general winning guide portion 661 without passing through the operating gate 71 or without passing through the operating gate 71 is directed to the right general winning opening 66 at the lower left. Then, it flows down the inclined surface 661a of the general winning guide section 661.

  The game ball B that has flowed down from the general winning guide section 661 to a position above the right general winning opening 66 passes between the three gaming nails 45 disposed near and above the right general winning opening 66 and has a right general winning opening. 66, or is hit by one of the gaming nails 45 and falls into the special winning opening 81 without being able to enter the right general winning opening 66. The game ball B that has entered the right general winning opening 66 and received in the internal space of the right general winning device 65 passes through the entering passage hole 607 of the winning base member 601 and flows down the entering ball passage 643, The ball is discharged to the rear of the special winning unit 600 (that is, the game board 20) through the out-opening discharge passage portion 645 of the ball entry passage constituent member 641.

The game ball B that has fallen toward the special winning opening 81 without being able to enter the right general winning opening 66 is placed on the special winning opening opening / closing member 679 that closes the special winning opening 81 when the special winning device 80 is closed. It falls and is received. The game ball B that has fallen on the special winning opening / closing member 679 is
79 flows down (from the right side to the left side), and flows down the left inclined passage portion 654 and the downflow passage portion 655 of the cover guide member 651. Here, when the second starting winning device 55 is in the closed state, the game ball B that has flowed down the downflow passage 655 is blocked by the starting winning opening opening / closing member 623 extending right above and enters the second starting port 56. Without this, it flows down the right side of the start winning opening opening / closing member 623 and is guided by the out opening guide portion 656 of the cover guide member 651 and flows into the second out opening 92. The game ball B that has flowed into the second out port 92 passes through the second out port 92, flows down the out port passage 611 of the winning base member 601, and the out port discharge passage portion of the ball entry path constituting member 641. It is discharged to the rear of the special winning unit 600 (that is, the game board 20) through 645.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 20, when the second starting winning device 55 is changed to the open state, the game ball B flowing down the flow-down passage 655 is guided to the starting winning opening opening / closing member 623 extending obliquely rightward and upward. Then, the ball enters the second starting port 56. The game ball B that has entered the second starting port 56 and received in the internal space of the second starting winning device 55 passes through the starting winning passage hole 603 of the winning base member 601 and flows down the starting winning passage 604. , Is discharged to the rear of the big winning unit 600 (that is, the game board 20) through the start winning discharge passage portion 632 of the discharge passage component 631.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 19, when the special winning device 80 is changed to the open state, the game ball B which cannot enter the right general winning opening 66 and falls toward the special winning opening 81 is a large winning prize. The ball enters the special winning opening 81 opened by the opening / closing member 679. The game ball B that has entered the special winning opening 81 and received in the internal space of the special winning device 80 flows down the passage bottom 673 (from the right side to the left side) of the special winning member 672 to form a special winning passage hole. 674, flows down the special winning passage 675, and is discharged to the rear of the special winning unit 600 (that is, the game board 20) through the special winning discharge passage portion 646 of the ball entry passage component 641.

  In the present embodiment, in the right area PA2 of the game area PA, a fixed size right general winning opening 66 that allows game balls to enter is provided above the large winning opening 81, and in the vicinity of above the right general winning opening 66. The three game nails 45 are provided, and a general winning guide portion 661 is provided above the right general winning opening 66 so as to change the falling direction of the game ball toward the right general winning opening 66. ing. When the game ball enters the right general winning opening 66, only one winning ball can be obtained, and whether or not the special winning device 80 is to be opened, that is, the special winning opening opening / closing member 679 is used to make a special winning. There is no chance of performing a special lottery determination of whether to open the mouth 81 or not. By providing the right general winning opening 66 above the big winning opening 81 in this manner, it is possible to adjust the game ball in a direction to reduce the probability of entering the big winning opening 81. When the special winning opening opening / closing member 679 opens the special winning opening 81 in a special game, when the number of game balls entering the right general winning opening 66 provided above the special winning opening 81 increases or decreases, the special winning Conversely, the number of game balls entering the mouth 81 decreases or increases, and the payout performance when opening the special winning opening 81 changes. Therefore, it is possible to easily change the design of the payout performance when opening the special winning opening 81 only by design-changing the probability that the game ball enters the right general winning opening 66.

  For example, the probability that a game ball falling in the right area PA2 of the game area PA can pass between the three game nails 45 changes by changing the arrangement interval or inclination of the three game nails 45 in design. The probability that the game ball will enter the right general winning opening 66 can be changed by design. Also, for example, by changing the inclination of the inclined surface 661a in the general winning guide section 661 in design, the game ball reaching from the general winning guide section 661 to the vicinity above the right general winning opening 66 (three gaming nails 45). , The probability that the game ball will enter the right general winning opening 66 can be changed in design.

Further, when the game ball enters the right general winning opening 66, it is determined whether or not the second starting winning device 55 is opened, that is, whether or not the second starting opening 56 is opened by the starting winning opening opening / closing member 623. There is no winning or losing lottery of that ordinary symbol. By providing the right general winning opening 66 above and to the right of the second starting opening 56, it is possible to adjust the game ball in the direction of decreasing the probability of entering the second starting opening 56. When the starting winning port opening / closing member 623 opens the second starting port 56 when the big winning device 80 is in the closed state, a game ball that enters the right general winning port 66 provided at the upper right of the second starting port 56. When the number of game balls increases or decreases, the number of game balls entering the second starting port 56 conversely decreases or increases, and the payout performance when the second starting port 56 is opened changes. Therefore, just by design-changing the probability that the game ball enters the right general winning opening 66, the opening performance of the second starting opening 56 as well as the payout performance when opening the special winning opening 81 is changed. It is possible to easily change the design of the payout performance.

  In addition, the winning base member 601 which is also a ball entry path component is a transparent entry that allows the upstream side of the ball entry path 643 extending diagonally downward to the left along the back side of the right area PA2 in the game area PA to be visible from the front. It has a ball passage wall portion 608, and the incoming ball passage 643 is connected to an out-port passage 611 and an out-port discharge passage portion 645 through which a game ball having passed through the second out-port 92 flows down. Thereby, it is suggested that the game ball entering the right general winning opening 66 and flowing down the entrance passage 643 is directed toward the out opening passage 611 and the out opening discharging passage 645 connected to the second out opening 92. It is possible to do. Therefore, when a game ball enters the right general winning opening 66, even if a small number of winning balls or no winning balls are obtained, expectation of winning a ball by entering the right general winning opening 66 is expected. The feeling can be prevented from being greatly impaired.

  In the pachinko gaming machine PM according to the present embodiment, a game ball launched in the game area PA has a general winning opening (right general winning opening) arranged on one side (right area PA2) with respect to the center of the game area PA. 66), no matter which ball is entered, the number of prize balls that can be obtained by the player is one or less. One of the misconducts is to make a right strike in a special game (big hit game) by illegally tilting and opening a game nail (a so-called life nail) near a general winning opening arranged in a right area in the game area. At this time, there is an act of obtaining more prize balls than the preset number of prize balls. Such fraudulent acts are to illegally acquire prize balls by utilizing payout of prize balls during a special game, and have a feature that they are hard to be found in a game facility. On the other hand, according to the present embodiment, since the number of prize balls that can be obtained by the player by entering the right general winning opening 66 is one or less, the prize balls are arranged in the right area PA2 of the game area PA. Even if the gaming nail 45 (life nail) in the vicinity of the right general winning opening 66 is incorrectly tilted and opened, the number of balls will not increase or, conversely, the number of balls will decrease. Therefore, by illegally tilting and opening the game nail 45 near the right general winning opening 66 arranged in the right area PA2 in the game area PA, the act of illegally acquiring a prize ball during a special game is suppressed. It is possible.

[Electrical configuration of pachinko machine]
Next, an electrical schematic configuration of the pachinko gaming machine PM according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to a control block diagram of FIG.

[Main control board]
As shown in FIG. 22, the main control board 100 includes a main control CPU 101, a main control ROM 102, a main control RAM 103, an I / O port circuit 104, a winning state display device 105, and the like. The main control CPU 101 controls the operation of the main control program to execute various arithmetic processes related to the game. The main control ROM 102 stores the main control program and various data in a nonvolatile manner. The main control RAM 103 functions as a work area and a buffer memory used as a temporary storage area (temporary area). The I / O port circuit 104 inputs and outputs signals to and from peripheral devices such as the effect control board 200 and the payout control board 400 and devices under the control of the main control CPU 101.

  The winning state display device 105 is attached to the surface of the main control board 100 in the direction of the back side of the gaming machine (see FIG. 3). The winning state display device 105 is provided with a 4-digit, 7-segment display arranged in “2 digits + 2 digits”, and can display, for example, a continuous character ratio, a character ratio, or a cumulative total thereof, which will be described later. Is configured. Such a winning state display device 105 unlocks the locking device 4 with a key possessed by the gaming facility side to open the front frame 2, and the boards and the like disposed on the back side of the front frame 2 (game board). Must be checked, so that the player cannot check it.

  The main control CPU 101 reads a main control program from the main control ROM 102 and executes each command on the main control RAM 102, thereby controlling a game operation according to each command of the main control program.

  In addition, although not shown, the main control board 100 includes a clock circuit, a WDT circuit, a CTC circuit, a random number generation circuit, and the like.

  The clock circuit divides a clock signal from the crystal oscillator to generate an internal system clock. The WDT circuit resets the main control CPU 101 to return to a normal state when the main control CPU 101 malfunctions or runs away. The CTC circuit generates a real-time interrupt and measures time. The random number generation circuit operates as a separate system from the program processing (software random number) by the main control CPU 101 to generate a predetermined random number (built-in random number). These are electrically connected to each other via an internal bus (not shown).

  The main control CPU 101 reads out the main control program stored in the main control ROM 102 based on the detection information from the switches 161 and the like, and executes the arithmetic processing, thereby executing various processes related to the main control of the game.

  Further, the main control CPU 101 executes an effect command output port for outputting an effect control command for executing an effect operation accompanying the main control of the game to the effect control board 200, and also executes a payout operation of game balls. And a strobe signal output port used to output a strobe signal for timing the timing at which each of the transmission commands is received by the target substrate. . The main control CPU 101 has various other output ports, and the strobe signal output port 101B actually exists as a port for outputting a plurality of data combined with other output data.

  The main control RAM 103 is a volatile storage unit in which at least a part of the area is backed up by a backup power generated on the power supply board. The backup area of the main control RAM 103 is an area in which, when power is cut off (hereinafter referred to as “power cut-off”), storage of data such as a stack pointer and each register held when the power is cut off is held. When the power is turned on (when the power is turned off and restored), the state of the gaming machine is returned to the state before the power was turned off based on the information in the backup area.

  The main control board 100 includes a first starting port switch 161, a second starting port switch 162, an operation gate switch 163, a special winning port switch 164, left and right general winning port switches 165 and 166, an out ball detection switch 167, and a discharge ball. It is electrically connected to various switches such as the detection switch 168. In the main control board 100, detection signals from these various switches are input to the main control CPU 101 via the I / O port circuit 104.

Further, the main control board 100 includes a first special symbol display device 171 and a second special symbol display device 17.
2. It is electrically connected to various display means such as a first special figure holding lamp 173, a second special figure holding lamp 174, a normal symbol display device 175, and a general figure holding lamp 176. The main control board 100 includes a normal electric accessory solenoid 123 for operating an ordinary electric accessory (second starting winning device 55) and a special electric accessory solenoid 124 for operating a special electric accessory (large winning device 80). The control signal from the main control CPU 101 is transmitted to these various display means and various solenoids via the I / O port circuit 104.

  The main control board 100 and the effect control board 200 are connected by, for example, eight parallel signal lines and one strobe signal line, and a single direction from the main control board 100 to the effect control board 200. It is possible to communicate only by. That is, while it is allowed to transmit various effect control commands from the main control board 100 to the effect control board 200, it is not allowed to transmit commands and data from the effect control board 200 to the main control board 100. .

  The I / O port circuit 104 is provided on the main control board 100 between the main control CPU 101 and the effect control board connector 109. The main control CPU 101 and the effect control board connection connector 109 are connected by a strobe signal bus 112 composed of strobe signal lines in addition to a data bus 111 composed of eight data lines. Command data transmitted from the I / O port circuit 104 is received by the effect control board 200 via the effect control board connector 109 under the control of the main control CPU 101 as described later.

[Direction control board]
On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 22, the effect control board 200 stores an effect control CPU 201 that executes various arithmetic processes related to a game effect based on an effect control command from the main control board 100, and an effect control program, various data, and the like. An effect control ROM 202, an effect control RAM 203 functioning as a work area as a temporary work area (temporary area) and a buffer memory, and peripheral boards such as the main control board 100 and the image control board 300 and each device. An I / O port circuit 204 for inputting and outputting signals.

  The effect control CPU 201 reads out the effect control program stored in the effect control ROM 202 and executes the effect control program on the effect control RAM 203, thereby controlling an effect operation accompanying the progress of the game in accordance with the effect control program. In addition, although not shown, the effect control board 200 is a clock circuit that divides a clock signal from a crystal oscillator to generate an internal system clock, and is reset when the effect control CPU 201 malfunctions or runs away. Circuit that outputs various signals based on system clock, TPU circuit that outputs various signals based on system clock, interrupt controller that generates various interrupts such as timer interrupt based on signals from register setting and CTC circuit, serial data input / output And a real-time clock circuit (hereinafter, referred to as an "RTC circuit") having a timekeeping function, which are connected to each other via an internal bus.

The effect control board 200 generates an image control command for instructing the image control board 300 to output an image and a sound in the effect control processing in response to the effect control command from the main control board 100. A lamp control signal (lamp data) for controlling the substrate 96 and a drive control signal (drive data) for controlling the motor driver 97 are generated. The effect control board 200 is connected to the image control board 300 so that bidirectional communication is possible. The image control command relating to the image and the sound is transmitted from the effect control board 200 to the image control board 300, and as a response, a response command (so-called ACK command) indicating that the image control command has been normally received. Is transmitted from the image control board 300 to the effect control board 200.

  The effect control board 200 is electrically connected to a lamp connection board 96 on which a plurality of LED drivers are mounted, and outputs a lamp control signal (lamp data) for controlling the lamp connection board 96 via a serial communication circuit. Send. In this embodiment, the effect control board 200 and the lamp connection board 96 employ clock-synchronized serial communication, and are transmitted by a signal line (clock line) different from the data line for lamp data transmission. In synchronization with the clock signal, the ramp control signal is transmitted one bit at a time via the data line.

  The lamp connection board 96 has a built-in LED driver that functions by receiving an LED drive lamp control signal transmitted from the effect control board 200. The lamp connection board 96 supplies or interrupts the drive current to the effect lamps 11 and 43 by turning on / off the switches in the circuit based on the lamp control signal, and turns on and off the effect lamps 11 and 43. Is performed.

  Further, the effect control board 200 is electrically connected to the plurality of motor drivers 97, and transmits a drive control signal (drive data) for driving the accessory to the motor driver 97 via the I / O port circuit 204. Output. The motor driver 97 supplies a drive current to the stepping motor of each movable role by turning on / off a switch in the circuit based on the role control drive control signal transmitted from the effect control board 200. Activate and move each movable role. The data transmission to the motor driver 97 uses a parallel communication method. The present invention is not limited to this embodiment. If the accessory has a drive source other than the stepping motor as a drive source for the accessory, a control signal or a control signal is sent to a driver IC corresponding to the drive source instead of the motor driver 97. Control data is transmitted.

  The image control board 300 includes an image control CPU 301, a ROM 304, a RAM 305, and an I / O port circuit 306. The image control CPU 301 executes various arithmetic processes related to image effects based on image control commands from the effect control board 200. The ROM 304 stores an image control program, various data, and the like. The RAM 305 temporarily functions as a work area as a storage area (temporary area) or a buffer memory. The I / O port circuit 306 inputs and outputs signals to and from peripheral boards and devices.

  The image control CPU 301 reads an image control program from the ROM 304, loads the image control program into the RAM 305, and executes the read image control program, thereby controlling an image display operation related to the effect according to the image control program. The ROM 304 corresponds to the ROM on the effect control ROM board.

  Further, the image control board 300 includes a VDP 302 that generates image data in accordance with the content of the effect based on the control signal obtained from the image control CPU 301, and a sound data in accordance with the content of the effect based on the control signal obtained from the image control CPU 301. And a sound source IC 303 for generating the sound. The VDP 302 is a so-called graphic processor, reads image data stored in an image ROM (not shown) in accordance with an instruction from the image control CPU 301, and processes the image data to generate a video signal to the effect display device 27. Output to The VDP 302 is connected to a high-speed VRAM (not shown) used for developing and processing image data read from the image ROM. The sound source IC 303 reads sound data stored in a sound ROM (not shown) in response to an instruction from the image control CPU 301 and outputs sound data generated by synthesizing the read sound data to the speaker 8 via an amplifier. I do.

[Payout control board]
The payout control board 400 includes a payout control CPU 401, a payout control ROM 402, and a payout control R.
AM403 is provided. The payout control board 400 drives the prize ball payout unit 35 based on the payout control command from the main control board 100 to control the payout operation of the game ball (prize ball operation), while controlling the discharge handle 9 according to the operation amount of the firing handle 9. The ball feeding mechanism 13 and the firing mechanism 14 are driven synchronously to control the firing operation of the game ball.

[Power supply board]
Although omitted in FIG. 22, the power supply board includes a normal power supply circuit, a backup power supply circuit, and a power-off monitoring circuit. The normal power supply circuit generates a normal power supply used in each control board based on a primary power supply supplied from a power supply facility of the game island. The backup power supply circuit generates a backup power supply. The power-off monitoring circuit has a function of monitoring power-off due to a voltage drop.

  The power supply board generates and supplies a power supply voltage necessary for electronic and electric components such as control boards and game machines. A power switch for starting the power circuit is connected to the power board, and when the power switch is turned on in a state where the primary power is supplied from the power supply device of the game island, each power switch is turned on from the normal power circuit of the power board. A predetermined power is supplied to a control board and the like.

  The power supply board has a function of detecting that power supply from the power supply device of the game island has been cut off (hereinafter, also referred to as “power cut-off”), and when a power cut-off is detected, a power cut-off signal (NMI) Signal) to the main control board 100, the effect control board 200, and the payout control board 400. The backup power supply circuit is configured to be charged while power is supplied to the gaming machine from the power supply device of the gaming island. A RAM clear switch (not shown) is connected to the power supply board. The RAM clear switch is a switch for temporarily erasing the stored contents of the main control RAM 103 of the main control board 100 and setting an initial value when the power of the gaming machine is turned on. Note that the RAM clear switch may be connected to another board such as the main control board 100 instead of the power supply board.

[Basic operation example of gaming machine]
In the gaming machine configured as described above, a game is started in a state where gaming balls are stored in the upper bowl 6. First, when the firing handle 9 is rotated, the game balls stored in the upper ball tray 6 are sent out to the firing mechanism 14 one by one by a ball feeding mechanism 13 provided on the back side of the glass frame 5. The shooting mechanism 14 fires the game area PA with a firing intensity corresponding to the operation amount of the firing handle 9.

  When a game ball rolling down the game area PA enters one of the left and right general winning ports 61 and 66, the first starting port 51, the second starting port 56, and the big winning port 81, the detection signal is used as a main control signal. It is input to the substrate 100. In the main control board 100, the main control CPU 101 transmits a payout control command for instructing a prize ball operation in accordance with the type of the winning opening to the payout control board 400, and the control of the payout control board 400 receives the payout control command. The game balls in the tank 33 are paid out to the upper bowl 6 or the lower bowl 7 by the winning ball payout unit 35.

On the other hand, when a game ball enters the first starting port 51 or the second starting port 56, the detection signal is input to the main control board 100. In the main control board 100, when the main control CPU 101 detects a ball entering the first starting port 51 or the second starting port 56, the main control CPU 101 obtains a random number value of a special symbol and increases the random number value to a predetermined upper limit number. It is temporarily stored as a special design ball. When the predetermined change start condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 101 thereafter executes a special symbol hit / fail judgment and a symbol judgment for the random number value of the earliest reserved ball, and also selects a change pattern. Is executed, and the special symbol is variably displayed using the first special symbol display device 171 or the second special symbol display device 172 in a mode according to the determination result. At the same time, the main control CPU 101 transmits the effect control command to the effect control board 200 to cause the image control board 300 to execute the variation display of the decorative symbol and the display of the variation effect on the effect display device 27. The fluctuation display of the special symbol and the decoration symbol is synchronously stopped and displayed after a lapse of the fluctuation time according to the selected fluctuation pattern. Here, the first starting port 51 and the second starting port 56 have entered a ball and various random number values are obtained, and further, the obtained random numbers are suspended and the fluctuation start condition is satisfied. At this time, with respect to performing the special symbol game by the special symbol display device, a process that results in execution of the special symbol game is referred to as “start condition (established)”.

  When the first special symbol or the second special symbol is fixedly displayed in the stop mode indicating the big hit on the first special symbol display device 171 or the second special symbol display device 172, the game state is more advantageous to the player than the normal game. The game shifts to a certain special game, and the opening and closing operation of the special winning opening 81 is started in response to the operation of the special electric accessory (large winning device 80). On the other hand, the stop mode of the decorative symbol indicating the big hit in the effect display device 27 is, for example, a mode in which the types of the three symbols match. In the present embodiment, as a special game, a 10R special game in which a round game is set to 10 times (10 rounds), a 5R special game in which a round game is set to 5 times (5 rounds), and a round game twice. 2R special games set to (2 rounds) are prepared.

  In the present embodiment, the number of times the special symbol fluctuates to a predetermined end number (also referred to as “ST number”) after the end of the special game, regardless of the transition to any of the 10R special game, the 5R special game, and the 2R special game. The special symbol probability variation function (also referred to as “probable change”) is activated over a period until it reaches (“ST period”). That is, in the present embodiment, the special symbol probability variation function is not continued until the occurrence of the next big hit, but is limited to the time when the number of STs is reached. When the special symbol probability variation function is activated as described above, the big hit probability of the special symbol lottery shifts from the low probability state to the high probability state, so that the probability of a new big hit relatively early increases.

  On the other hand, after the end of the special game, the main control CPU 101 sometimes activates a special symbol fluctuation time shortening function (hereinafter also referred to as “time saving”) accompanying or separately from the special symbol probability changing function. When the special symbol fluctuation time reduction function is activated, the average fluctuation time of special symbols (and decorative symbols) tends to be shorter than usual, the number of special symbol lotteries per unit time improves, and the previous big hit end It becomes easier to get the next big hit in a shorter time.

  Further, when the special symbol fluctuation time reducing function is activated, the main control CPU 101 activates a so-called electric chew support function (ordinary electric accessory support function). In the electric-chu support function, a function or a combination of any of a normal symbol probability variation function, a normal symbol variation time reduction function, and an open extension function of the ordinary electric accessory (second starting winning device 55) is activated. . When the probability variation function of the ordinary symbol is activated, the winning probability of the ordinary symbol becomes higher than in the normal state. When the normal symbol fluctuating time shortening function is activated, the normal symbol fluctuating time is reduced, and the opening state of the ordinary electric auditors (the second starting winning device 55) is set to the normal gaming state (when the electric chew support function is disabled). A state in which game balls easily enter the second starting port 56 by being changed to that during operation (for example, the opening time of the ordinary electric accessory is extended longer than usual) (“Easy entry state”). ). When the opening time extension function of the ordinary electric accessory is activated, the opening time of the ordinary electric accessory becomes longer than in the normal state. In this easy-to-enter state, the activation of the normal symbol fluctuation time shortening function increases the possibility that the number of fluctuations of the normal symbol per fixed time increases from the normal state, and also increases the opening time of the opening time of the ordinary electric accessory. Since the operation of the extension function improves the ease of entering the second starting port 56, the possibility that the number of entering the second starting port 56 increases is increased. Therefore, the activation of the special symbol fluctuation time reduction function and the electric chew support function increases the chance of obtaining a prize ball by entering the second starting port 56 during the period, and as a result, the player has It is possible to continue the game in a state where it is difficult to reduce the number of balls as compared with the normal game state.

[Main functional configuration example of gaming machine]
The outline of the gaming operation of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment is as described above. Next, main functions of the gaming machine according to the embodiment will be described in detail. FIG. 23 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a function of the main control board 100 mounted on the gaming machine according to the present embodiment.

  The main control board 100 includes a ball entry determining unit 110, a game random selection random number generating unit 120, a holding control unit 130, a preliminary determining unit 135, a special symbol lottery processing unit 140, a normal symbol lottery processing unit 145, a special game control unit 150, a symbol, It includes a display control unit 155, an electric accessory control unit 160, a game state control unit 169, an error monitoring control unit 170, a main information storage unit 180, and a command transmission / reception unit 190. The above-described units in the main control board 100 correspond to main control CPU 101, main control ROM 102, main control RAM 103, hardware such as electronic circuits, and main control ROM 102 provided on the main control board 100. Although it is constituted by software such as a control program, it is expressed here as a functional block.

  The entrance judging means 110 includes a first starting port switch 161, a second starting port switch 162, an operation gate switch 163, a special winning port switch 164, left and right general winning port switches 165, 166, an out ball detecting switch 167, and Based on each detection signal from the discharge ball detection switch 168 and the like, it is determined whether the game ball enters each winning opening or the like.

  The game lottery random number generation means 120 takes in the built-in random number generated in the above-mentioned random number generation circuit, and adds a soft random number per special symbol described later to the random number per special symbol used in the random lottery of the special symbol. Generate The game lottery random number generation means 120 includes a random number counter for generating various software random numbers by the program processing of the main control CPU 101. These random number counters function as random number generating means for generating random numbers by software.

  As the software random number, a soft random number per special symbol which is added to the above-described built-in random number to form a random number per special symbol, a soft initial value per special symbol for determining an initial value and an end value of the soft random number per special symbol , The special symbol per design random number used to determine the winning symbol (combination of symbols that will activate the condition device, the combination of missing symbols, etc.) as the stop symbol of the special symbol, the initial value and the end value of the symbol random number per special symbol The initial value random number of the special symbol per pattern to determine the pattern, the special pattern fluctuation pattern random number to use for the selection of the fluctuation pattern of the special symbol, the random number per normal symbol to use for the success or failure lottery of the normal symbol, the random number per normal symbol Initial value random number per symbol for determining the initial value and end value of the symbol, ordinary symbol for use in selecting the variation pattern of the ordinary symbol Such as dynamic pattern random number is included. In addition, the above-mentioned winning design means a winning design.

  The software random numbers are updated once each time a timer interrupt process occurs, and the initial random numbers use the remaining time of the interrupt cycle even when the timer interrupt process is not being executed (during loop processing). And update.

The holding control means 130 includes a special symbol holding control means 131 and a normal symbol holding control means 132. The special symbol holding control means 131 is a random number value per special symbol, a random number value per special symbol, which is a lottery random number value related to the special symbol game, when a game ball enters the first starting port 51 or the second starting port 56. A symbol random number value and a special symbol variation pattern random number value are acquired, and the random number value is managed as operation holding ball information of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. The special symbol holding control means 131 stores the main information so as to combine the operation holding ball information of the first special symbol or the second special symbol with a predetermined upper limit number (for example, four) and the entering order of the holding balls. The means 180 temporarily stores the information in the first special symbol holding storage area or the second special symbol holding storage area.

  The first special symbol holding storage area and the second special symbol holding storage area include a holding 1 storage area (first holding storage area) and a holding 2 storage area (2 A third storage area (a third storage area), a third storage area (a third storage area), and a fourth storage area (a fourth storage area) are provided. Each holding storage area can store a special symbol random number, a special symbol random number, and a special symbol changing pattern random number as a set as the operation holding ball information. The operation-holding ball information is stored in the order of the hold 1 storage area, the hold 2 storage area, the hold 3 storage area, and the hold 4 storage area, while the hold 1 storage area, the hold 2 storage area, the hold 3 storage area, and the hold 4 storage. The regions are digested according to the so-called first-in first-out principle. When the reserved sphere information in the reserved 1 storage area is digested, the reserved sphere information stored in the reserved 2 storage area, the reserved 3 storage area, and the reserved 4 storage area are shifted to lower-numbered storage areas, respectively. Clears the contents of the storage area to zero.

  The special symbol holding control means 131 includes a first special symbol holding ball counter for counting the number of operation holding balls of the first special symbol, and a second special symbol holding for counting the number of operation holding balls of the second special symbol. Ball counter. The special symbol holding control means 131 increments the corresponding counter by one each time one operation holding ball of the special symbol is acquired as the update processing of the number of operation holding balls of the special symbol, and one operation holding ball is consumed. Each time, the corresponding counter is decremented by one.

  When updating (adding or subtracting) the number of operation-reserved balls of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the special symbol holding control means 131 generates an effect control command including the update information of the number of held balls (the “design symbol storage number command”). ) Is generated and temporarily stored in the command storage area of the main information storage unit 180. The one command includes information on both the number of operation-holding balls of the first special symbol and the number of operation-holding balls of the second special symbol. It should be noted that, in principle, the operation-holding balls of each special symbol are digested in the order in which they entered, but in the present embodiment, the variable display of the second special symbol is preferentially executed over the first special symbol. In order to adopt the so-called priority digestion, while the operation-holding ball according to the second special symbol game is present, the operation-holding according to the second special symbol game is performed regardless of the existence of the operation-holding ball according to the first special symbol game. It is configured to preferentially digest the sphere. In addition, under this priority digestion, when the operation reserve ball of the second special symbol exists, even if the operation reserve ball of the first special symbol exists, the operation reserve ball of the first special symbol is digested. Will be suspended.

  The normal symbol holding control means 132, when the game ball rolling down the game area PA has passed through the operation gate 71, is a random number per normal symbol, A symbol random number value and a normal symbol variation pattern random number value are acquired, and the random number value is managed as operation-holding ball information of the normal symbol. The normal symbol holding control means 132 stores the normal symbol holding storage area of the main information storage means 180 so as to combine the operation holding ball information of the normal symbols with a predetermined upper limit number (for example, four) with the entering order of the holding balls. To temporarily memorize it. The normal symbol holding control means 132 has a normal symbol holding ball number counter for counting the number of operation holding balls of the normal symbol. The normal symbol holding control means 132 increments the corresponding counter by one each time one operation-holding ball of a normal symbol is acquired, and one operation-holding ball is consumed as an update process of the number of holding balls of the normal symbol. Each time, the corresponding counter is decremented by one.

The pre-determination means 135 performs a pre-determination for a pre-reading notice for the operation-reserved ball when the operation-reserved ball of the special symbol is acquired at a predetermined pre-determination timing. As an example of the pre-judgment timing, (1) when waiting for a hit, and when the operation-holding ball of the first special symbol is acquired while the electric-chu support function is not operating, (2) waiting for the hit, and the electric-chu One of the following conditions is obtained when the operation reserve ball of the second special symbol is acquired while the support function is activated, and (3) when the operation suspension ball of the second special symbol is acquired during the big hit or the small hit. It is time to be satisfied. In the main control board 100, no matter at what timing the operation-holding ball is acquired, the pre-determination is executed and the information is transmitted to the effect control board 200, and all of the effect of the pre-reading notice is determined by the effect control board 200. It is also possible to decide.

  Specifically, the preliminary determination means 135 reads out the random number value corresponding to the operation-holding ball acquired this time from the first special symbol holding storage area or the second special symbol holding storage area of the main information storage means 180, and determines whether or not the winning / wrong lottery is performed. (A prior determination of winning / non-acceptance), a prior determination of a symbol lottery (a prior determination of a symbol), and a preliminary determination of a variation pattern lottery (a preliminary determination of a variation pattern) are sequentially executed. The preliminary determination table used in each preliminary determination is not shown, but is the same as a lottery table (special symbol win / fail lottery table, special symbol per symbol table, variable pattern table) described later, and corresponds to the total number of random numbers. The area is divided into a plurality of areas, and a lottery ID is assigned to each of the areas (the number of determination values). In addition, if the preliminary determination by the preliminary determination means 135 corresponds to the random number value used for the lottery when the change is actually started, the first special symbol holding storage area or the second special symbol holding storage area The data temporarily stored in the RAM or the register of the CPU instead of the data stored in the CPU may be determined in advance.

  As the lottery ID, a number indicating the result of the preliminary determination (also referred to as “prior determination number”) is set. The pre-judgment means 135 sequentially generates an effect control command (referred to as “pre-judgment command”) including information on the pre-judgment result (pre-judgment number), and stores this in the command storage area of the main information storage means 180. . The present invention is not limited to the case where the pre-determination result is transmitted as information (lottery ID) as to which random number value range belongs to, as in the present embodiment. Alternatively, the result of the lottery may be transmitted in advance.

  The special symbol lottery processing unit 140 includes a special symbol hit / fail determination unit 141, a special symbol stop symbol determination unit 142, and a special symbol variation pattern determination unit 143. When the special symbol lottery processing means 140 satisfies the special symbol change start condition, the random number value per special symbol stored in the earliest storage area (hold 1 storage area) of the special symbol hold storage area in the main information storage means 180 Then, the random number value of the special symbol per special symbol and the random number value of the special symbol variation pattern are read and stored in the special symbol hit / fail determination area, the special symbol determination area and the special symbol variation pattern determination area of the main information storage unit 180, respectively. Here, "the condition for starting the change of the special symbol is satisfied" means that, for example, when the priority control of the second special symbol is adopted as in the present embodiment, (1) it is not during the big hit or the small hit, (2) All the conditions that the first special symbol and the second special symbol are in a change standby state, and (3) that the operation reserve ball exists in at least one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. Satisfaction. When all of these conditions are satisfied, it is determined that the special symbol is in a state in which the change can be started.

  The special symbol hit determination unit 141 reads out a random number per special symbol from the special symbol hit determination area of the main information storage unit 180 and performs a hit determination, and determines whether the determination result corresponds to a big hit, a small hit, or a loss. To determine. The result of this determination is temporarily stored in the special symbol determination flag of the main information storage unit 180 (for example, big hit data (for example, “55H”), small hit data (for example, “33H”), and loss data (for example, ("00H"), after being used in the subsequent processing, is cleared at the time of the stop of the fluctuation of the special symbol.The special symbol hit / fail judgment means 141 refers to the special symbol hit / no lottery table at the time of this hit / fail judgment. "H" shown after each of the above data is an initial letter of "Hexadecimal (hexadecimal)", which means that the data is represented in hexadecimal. This indicates that the byte data is “01010101B (“ B ”is a binary number).” In particular, when a decimal number is represented, no symbol is added or “D” is used. It is assumed that the description of those.

  FIG. 24A is a diagram showing an example of a special symbol success / failure lottery table referred to in a normal state as a so-called low probability state, and FIG. 24B is referred to in a probable change state as a so-called high probability state. It is a diagram showing an example of a special symbol winning or losing lottery table.

  In this special symbol win / loss lottery table, the random number value per special symbol is associated with the determination result of the big hit, the small hit and the loss. The winning probability of the big hit and the small hit is determined according to the random number range thus associated. As can be seen from FIGS. 24 (A) and 24 (B), in the special symbol game success / failure lottery, in the normal state (low-probability state), only when the random value falls in the range of “0 to 163”, the big hit is obtained. It becomes. On the other hand, in the probability variation state (high probability state), the range of the jackpot is expanded, and not only when the random number value falls within the range of “0 to 219”, but also when the random number value falls within the range of “220 to 2185”. A big hit. That is, when the special symbol probability variation function is activated, the jackpot lottery probability changes from a low probability state (about 1/300) to a high probability state (about 1/30).

  As described above, the range corresponding to the jackpot changes according to the game state, but the winning probability of the jackpot is equal in the winning / decreasing lottery of the first special symbol and the winning / decreasing lottery of the second special symbol. Here, even if the random number value per special symbol does not fall within the range of the big hit, if it falls within the predetermined range, it becomes a small hit. In the present embodiment, a small hit is present only in the first special symbol win / fail lottery. For example, a small hit is also prepared in the second special symbol win / fail lottery, and the second special symbol win / fail The lottery may be configured to have a small hit with a higher probability than the first special symbol win / fail lottery, or a small hit may be prepared only for the second special symbol win / fail lottery.

  The special symbol stop symbol determining means 142 determines a stop symbol of the first special symbol or the second special symbol and a symbol group to which the stop symbol belongs based on the result of the winning / rejecting lottery of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. I do. The special symbol stop symbol determination means 142 is a first special symbol per symbol table which is referred to when determining a stop symbol and a symbol group of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, when the result of the winning or losing lottery is a big hit. And a symbol table per second special symbol.

  As shown in FIG. 25 (A), in the first special symbol per symbol table, as to the symbol random number per special symbol, the contents of the stop symbol, the symbol group, and the big hit (the probability variation function and the variation time reduction of the special symbol) The number of times of operation of the function and the operation pattern of the special winning opening 81) are associated with each other. Note that the numeral “100” in parentheses means the number of times the special symbol probability variation function and variation time reduction function are activated, that is, the number of STs. In this table, the stop symbols “1” to “8” of the first special symbol are classified into two types of symbol groups A and B according to the type of the big hit. In the present embodiment, the winning symbol table is not shown in the case where the winning or losing lottery is lost and a small hit is performed. However, when all the loses and small hits are a single operation, the winning symbol table is used. In the case where it is necessary to uniquely determine a missing symbol, a small hit symbol, and to give a type to the missing or small hit, to change the fluctuation pattern or to change the control mode of the special electric accessory The symbols may be determined using the hit symbol table even in the case of a miss, a small hit.

  Specifically, the symbol groups A (10R specific short-time symbols) are assigned to the symbols "1", "2", "3", and "4", and the symbol group B is assigned to the symbols "5" and "6". The symbol group C (2R specific time-saving symbols) is associated with the symbols “7” and “8”, respectively. In the present embodiment, the “specific symbol” is a symbol that activates the probability variation function after the end of the special game, while the “normal symbol” is the symbol that activates the probability variation function after the end of the special game. This is a symbol that is not allowed to be made (the same applies to a second special symbol described later).

The symbol groups A and B are specific symbols indicating a so-called “probable change hit” in which the game state after the end of the special game is shifted to the probability change state (high probability state). Until the end without generating, or until the next big hit occurs within the number of STs, a special symbol probability variation function, variation time reduction function, and electric chew support function are provided. You. As for the symbol group A, the number of specified special game rounds is 10, and the maximum opening time of the special winning opening 81 in one round game is about 30 seconds. On the other hand, for the symbol group B, the prescribed number of special game rounds is five, and the maximum opening time of the special winning opening 81 in one round game is about 30 seconds.

  Although the symbol group C differs in the number of times and the opening time of the special winning opening 81 as compared with the above-mentioned "probable change", the game state after the end of the special game is shifted to the special symbol probable state (high probability state). Is a specific symbol indicating a so-called "sudden probability change hit", until the number of times of the change of the special symbol ends without generating a big hit within the ST times, or until the next big hit occurs within the ST times. Only in the meantime, a special symbol probability variation function, a variation time reduction function, and an electric chew support function are provided. The number of prescribed rounds of the special game is two, and the maximum opening time of the special winning opening 81 in one round game is about 1.8 seconds.

  On the other hand, if the result of the winning / rejecting lottery is a small hit, the symbol determination using the special symbol random number is omitted, and the symbol “9” is uniquely assigned as the stop symbol. This symbol “9” is associated with a symbol group F (special power activated symbol 1). In the case of a small hit, the game state (probability change function, change time reduction function, electric tuner support function) and the change pattern selection state are not triggered, and the game state is maintained before and after the lottery. Is done. When the result of the lottery is incorrect, the symbol “0” is uniquely assigned as the stop symbol.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 25 (B), the above-mentioned second special symbol-per-symbol table shows, as shown in FIG. In addition, the number of times of operation of the variable time reduction function and the operation pattern of the special electric accessory (large winning device 80) are respectively associated with each other.In this second special symbol per symbol table, the stop symbol "11" of the second special symbol. To "18" are classified into two types of symbol groups D and E according to the type of jackpot. Specifically, symbols "11", "12", "13" and "14" , A symbol group D (10R specific short time symbols) is associated with symbols "15", "16", "17", and "18", respectively.

  The symbol groups D and E are specific symbols indicating a so-called “probable change hit” in which the game state after the end of the special game is shifted to the probability change state (high probability state). Until the end without generating, or until the next big hit occurs within the number of STs, the special symbol probability variation function, variation time reduction function and electric chew support function are provided sell. As for the symbol group D, the number of prescribed rounds of the special game is 10 rounds, and the maximum opening time of the special winning opening 81 in one round game is about 30 seconds. As for the symbol group E, the number of prescribed rounds of the special game is five, and the maximum opening time of the special winning opening 81 in one round game is about 30 seconds.

  On the other hand, if the result of the winning / rejection lottery is a small hit, the symbol determination based on the special symbol random number is omitted, and the symbol “19” is uniquely assigned as the stop symbol. This symbol “19” is associated with a symbol group G (special power activated symbol 2). In the case of a small hit, the game state (probability change function, change time reduction function, electric tuner support function) and the change pattern selection state are not triggered, and the winning result is lost before and after the lottery. As in a certain case, it is determined whether or not the end condition of the game state such as the probability variation function is satisfied. If the end condition is not satisfied, the game state at the time of the small hit determination is maintained. When the result of the lottery is incorrect, the symbol “0” is uniquely assigned as the stop symbol.

As described above, in the present embodiment, three types of jackpot types are prepared: a 10R jackpot (10R specific time-saving symbols), a 5R jackpot (5R specific time-saving symbols), and a 2R jackpot (2R specific time-saving symbols). . The expected value of winning a prize ball in a special game (prize ball obtaining expected value) is in the order of 10R jackpot> 5R jackpot> 2R jackpot. Therefore, hereinafter, the 10R jackpot is also referred to as “high profit jackpot” having the highest expected prize ball acquisition value, and the 2R jackpot is also referred to as “low profit jackpot” having the lowest expected prize ball acquisition value. In the case where the long open round game (30 seconds) and the short open round game (1.8 seconds) are mixed even with the same number of execution rounds, the big hit where many long open round games exist is “high”. Profit jackpot ".

  Specifically, the special game may have a common number of execution rounds such as unifying the number of execution rounds to 10 rounds, but may include a special game in which the mode of the round game changes so as to be different in a predetermined round, In this case, a special game of a type consisting of only a short open round game in which the opening time of the special winning opening 81 is relatively short, and a long special opening game in which the opening time of the special winning opening 81 is relatively long after a predetermined number of execution rounds. A special game of the type switching to an open round game may be included, the latter constituting a "high profit big hit". Even in the case of the same number of execution rounds, the actual profit, that is, the expected prize ball acquisition value may be different depending on the difference in the special winning opening opening pattern.

  Here, as can be seen from the above description, when a winning or losing lottery of the first special symbol results in a jackpot, a 10R jackpot is selected with a probability of 50%, whereas a winning or losing of the second special symbol is selected. If a jackpot is won by lottery, a 10R jackpot is selected with a 75% probability. Thus, entering a ball into the second starting port 56 is more advantageous to the player in that it is more likely to obtain more payouts than entering the first starting port 51 with a game ball. The count number (specified count number) is the maximum number of game balls that can enter the special winning opening 81 in the round game.

  The special symbol variation pattern determination means 143 shown in FIG. 23 determines the variation pattern of the special symbol based on the random number value of the special symbol variation pattern. Here, the special symbol variation pattern determination unit 143 includes a plurality of types of variation pattern tables referred to when selecting a variation pattern of a special symbol, as illustrated in FIGS. 26A and 26B described later. Having. The special symbol variation pattern determination unit 143 selects any variation pattern table from the plurality of types of variation pattern tables based on the current variation pattern selection state and the result of the success / failure lottery. The relationship between the variation pattern selection state and the variation pattern table will be described later. Each variation pattern table defines a plurality of types of variation patterns. In each of the figures, “selection rate” is shown for easy understanding, but actually, a determination value (random number value) for determining a variation pattern according to a special symbol variation pattern random number value. Is set, and the variation pattern is determined based on which determination value the variation pattern random number value belongs to. As for the various variation patterns, the variation time is determined for each variation pattern as an end condition of the symbol variation, and it is assumed that a symbol variation by a decorative symbol composed of a plurality of symbols is also performed in the variation time. Is defined as In the present embodiment, for convenience of explanation, only a plurality of types of variation patterns will be described as an example. However, actually, more variation patterns exist.

  FIG. 26A is a diagram illustrating an example of a variation pattern table for a big hit and a small hit. The upper row (A1) is a normal fluctuation pattern table, the middle row (A2) is a positive fluctuation pattern table, and the lower row (A3) is a special fluctuation pattern table. In the present embodiment, the selected variation pattern is set differently according to the variation pattern selection state, or according to the jackpot type even in the same variation pattern selection state.

In the normal fluctuation pattern table (A1), when the jackpot type is 10R big hit, the fluctuation pattern PX2 (normal reach A) or the fluctuation pattern PX3 (super reach A) is selected. PY2 (normal reach A) or fluctuation pattern PY3 (super reach A) is selected. On the other hand, if it is a 2R big hit or a small hit, the fluctuation pattern PZ2 (normal reach A) or the fluctuation pattern PZ4 (super reach D) is selected. In the normal change pattern table for the big hit and the small hit, the change pattern of the non-reach mode is not selected, and when the big hit or the small hit occurs in the normal state, only the change pattern of the reach mode is selected. obtain.

  In the probability variation pattern table (A2), only the variation pattern PX7 (super reach B) is selected when the jackpot type is 10R jackpot or 5R jackpot. On the other hand, in the case of 2R big hit or small hit, one of the variation pattern PZ6 (normal reach B) and the variation pattern PZ8 (super reach D) is selected. In the probability variation pattern table for the big hit / small hit, the variation pattern of the non-reach mode is not selected. Can be selected.

  In the special fluctuation pattern table (A3), only the fluctuation pattern PX9 (non-reach C) is selected when the jackpot type is 10R big hit, and only the fluctuation pattern PY10 (super reach C) when the big hit type is 5R big hit. Is selected. On the other hand, if it is a 2R big hit or a small hit, only the fluctuation pattern PZ10 (super reach C) is selected. Here, the variation pattern PX9 of the non-reach C mode is configured as a super-shortened variation time (2 seconds), while the variation patterns PY10 and PZ10 of the super-reach C mode is configured as a relatively long variation time (120 seconds). Is done.

  FIG. 26B is a diagram illustrating an example of a variation pattern table for a loss. The upper part (B1) is a normal variation pattern table, the middle part (B2) is a positive variation pattern table, and the lower part (B3) is a special variation pattern table. In the present embodiment, the selected variation pattern is set to be different depending on the variation pattern selection state.

  In the normal fluctuation pattern table (B1), one of the fluctuation pattern PH1 (non-reach A), the fluctuation pattern PH2 (normal reach A), the fluctuation pattern PH3 (super reach A), and the fluctuation pattern PH4 (super reach D) is selected. . In the probability variation pattern table (B2), any one of the variation pattern PH5 (non-reach B), variation pattern PH6 (normal reach B), variation pattern PH7 (super reach B), and variation pattern PH8 (super reach D) is selected. . In the special fluctuation pattern table (B3), only the fluctuation pattern PH9 (non-reach C) is selected. Here, the fluctuation pattern PH9 in the non-reach C mode is configured as a super-short fluctuation time (2 seconds).

  In the above description, in each case, the variation pattern table for the loss is represented by a single table. 0 to 4), a different variation pattern table may be selected. In other words, by using the variation pattern table corresponding to the number of operation-holding balls of the special symbol, the ratio of selection of a relatively short fluctuation time increases as the number of operation-holding balls increases, and the number of operation-holding numbers decreases. As the fluctuation time becomes relatively longer, the rate at which the fluctuation time is selected can be increased. In addition, it is also possible to classify the special patterns according to the types of the special patterns as a fluctuation pattern table. For example, in the state in which the electric chew support function is operating, the variation display of the second special symbol is easy, and the big hit of the second special symbol is more advantageous as shown in FIG. By setting the fluctuation time of the first special symbol to a long time, it is possible to create a time for storing the suspension of the second special symbol to be preferentially subjected to the fluctuation control.

The special symbol variation pattern determination means 143 selects the variation pattern of the special symbol, and then instructs the effect control board 200 to start the variation of the decorative symbol. An effect control command (referred to as a "symbol designating command") including information on a special symbol (symbol group) and a game state (referred to as a "symbol designating command"), and an effect command including information on the number of holdings after the start of change ("symbol storage" A number command is generated (hereinafter, these effect control commands are collectively referred to as a “fluctuation start command”) and stored in the command storage area of the main information storage unit 180.

  The normal symbol lottery processing means 145 has a normal symbol hit / fail determination means 146, a normal symbol stop symbol determination means 147, and a normal symbol variation pattern determination means 148. The normal symbol lottery processing means 145 reads out the random number per normal symbol and the random symbol variation pattern random value stored in the first storage area in the ordinary symbol holding storage area when the fluctuation start condition of the ordinary symbol is satisfied, The information is stored in the normal symbol hit / fail determination area and the normal symbol variation pattern determination area of the main information storage unit 180, respectively.

  The ordinary symbol hit determination unit 146 reads out a random number per normal symbol from the normal symbol hit determination area of the main information storage unit 180 and executes a hit determination, and determines whether the determination result corresponds to a hit or a loss. I do. The result of the success / failure lottery is temporarily stored as a normal symbol determination flag in the main information storage means 180, and is cleared when the normal symbol stops changing after being used in subsequent processing. The ordinary symbol win / fail determination unit 146 holds a normal symbol win / fail lottery table that is referred to at the time of the win / win random determination. In the normal state (low-probability state), the normal symbol success / failure determination means 146 refers to a normal symbol success / failure lottery table that wins with a probability of “160/283”, for example, while the ordinary symbol probability change state (high-probability state) In), the normal symbol win / fail lottery is executed by referring to the normal symbol win / fail lottery table which is a hit with a probability of “282/283”, for example.

  In the present embodiment, the normal symbol stop symbol determination means 147 refers to the symbol lottery table, and selects a predetermined hit symbol if the result of the winning / rejection lottery is a hit, or a predetermined hit symbol if the result is a loss. Select a missing symbol. When it is desired to have a plurality of control patterns of the ordinary electric accessory, the design may be made so as to have a plurality of lottery results of the symbol lottery table of the normal symbol. Also, even if the winning ordinary symbols are the same, the control pattern of the ordinary electric auditors can also be made different depending on whether or not the game state is operating the opening extension function of the ordinary electric auditors.

  The normal symbol variation pattern determination unit 148 reads out the ordinary symbol variation pattern random number value from the ordinary symbol variation pattern determination area of the main information storage unit 180, and refers to the ordinary symbol variation pattern table to display the variation of the ordinary symbol in the normal state. In, a relatively long variation time is selected (for example, seven types of “4 seconds, 5 seconds, 6 seconds, 7 seconds, 8 seconds, 9 seconds, and 10 seconds” are uniformly selected, respectively). On the other hand, a relatively short variation time (for example, “0.5 seconds”) is selected in the time-saving state of the ordinary symbol (the state of easy entry).

  The special game control means 150 relates to a start demonstration effect and an end demonstration effect that are displayed on the effect display device 27 or the like during the special game, according to the determined type of the big hit, when the result of the win / fail lottery is a big hit. Determine the demonstration time. The special game control means 150 sends an effect control command (referred to as a "big hit start demo command") to the effect control board 200 to instruct execution of a start demonstration effect, and an effect control command to instruct execution of an end demonstration effect. (Referred to as a “big hit end demo command”) is generated and stored in the command storage area of the main information storage unit 180. The jackpot start demonstration command is also an opportunity for the effect control board 200 to determine the contents of a series of jackpot effects (start demonstration effect, round effect, end demonstration effect) developed during the special game. The demonstration effect time determined by the special game control means 150 is not limited to the present embodiment, and may be determined based on a game state at the time of a big hit other than the big hit type.

  When the special game control means 150 generates an effect control command (referred to as a “round effect designation command”) for instructing the start of a round effect corresponding to each round game in each round game during the special game, It is stored in the command storage area of the main information storage unit 180. The round effect designation command includes a round start command including information on the current number of rounds transmitted at the start of the round, and a large effect for executing a winning effect based on detection of the special winning opening switch 164 during the round game. A winning opening valid winning command is included.

  The special game control means 150 determines the demonstration effect time related to the small-hit start demonstration effect and the small-hit end demonstration effect displayed on the effect display device 27 or the like during the small-hit game when the result of the success / failure lottery is a small hit. . The special game control means 150 includes an effect control command (“small hit start demo command”) for instructing execution of the small hit start demonstration effect, and an effect control command (“small hit end demonstration”) for instructing execution of the small hit end demonstration effect. Command)) and stores it in the command storage area of the main information storage means 180.

  The symbol display control means 155 includes a special symbol display control means 156 and a normal symbol display control means 157. The special symbol display control means 156 causes the first special symbol to be variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 171 in accordance with the variation pattern (variation time) of the first special symbol, and after the variation display is completed, the first special symbol. Is confirmed and displayed. The special symbol display control means 156 causes the second special symbol to be variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 172 in accordance with the variation pattern (variation time) of the second special symbol, and the second special symbol is definitely displayed after the variation display. Let it. The special symbol display control means 156 has a special symbol game timer for managing time (variation time, fixed display time) related to the display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The operating states of the first special symbol display device 171 and the second special symbol display device 172 are monitored based on the special symbol game status of the main information storage means 180. When the special symbol display control means 156 stops the fluctuation of the special symbol (that is, when the special symbol game timer manages the fluctuation time and the value becomes “0”), the effect control is performed. An effect control command (referred to as a "fluctuation stop command") for requesting the board 200 to confirm the display of the decorative symbol is generated.

  On the other hand, the ordinary symbol display control means 157 causes the ordinary symbol display device 175 to variably display the ordinary symbol according to the variation pattern (fluctuation time) of the ordinary symbol, and causes the ordinary symbol to be definitely displayed after the variation display. The normal symbol display control means 157 has a normal symbol game timer for managing the time (fluctuation time, fixed display time) related to the display of the normal symbol. The operation state of the ordinary symbol display device 175 is monitored based on the ordinary symbol game status of the main information storage unit 180.

  When the result of the special symbol winning or losing lottery is a big hit, the electric auditors control means 160 outputs a control signal to the special electric auditors solenoid 124 as a special game process after the special symbol is determined and displayed. The object (large winning device 80) is opened according to a predetermined operation pattern. In the special game, one opening / closing operation of the special electric accessory is defined as one round game, and the round game is continuously executed by a specified number of rounds (10R, 5R, 2R in the present embodiment). The electric accessory control means 160 holds a special winning opening opening counter for storing the number of times of operation of the special electric accessory (that is, the number of rounds being executed). Here, when the jackpot type is a so-called 10R jackpot (symbol groups A and D) or a 5R jackpot (symbol groups B and E), the large winning opening 81 is opened for a maximum of about 30 seconds in one round game. . On the other hand, when the big hit type is a so-called 2R big hit (symbol group C), the big winning opening 81 is opened for a maximum of about 1.8 seconds in one round game. Here, the closing condition (end condition of the round game) of the special winning opening 81 in the special game is a prize of the game ball of the specified count number or the elapse of the opening period of the specified number of seconds.

  When the result of the special symbol win / fail lottery is a small hit, the electric accessory control means 160 outputs a control signal to the special electric auditors solenoid 124 as a small hit game process after the special symbol is determined and displayed, and The electric accessory (large winning device 80) is opened only for a short period. The small hit game is a special game composed of one round game and is distinguished from the big hit game of the special game composed of a plurality of round games. In particular, both the small hit game and the big hit game are special games in which it is easy to obtain a payout based on the operation of the special electric auditorium, but they are a special game that enables continuous operation of the special electric auditorium. It is determined by whether the continuous operation device is operating.

  If the winning combination of normal symbols is won, the electric accessory control means 160 outputs a control signal to the ordinary electric auditors solenoid 123 to activate the ordinary electric auditors (the second starting winning device 55) for a predetermined opening time. Let open. Here, the electric accessory control means 160 opens the ordinary electric accessory for an extremely short time (for example, 0.2 seconds) in the normal state, whereas the electric accessory in the easy entry state (electric chewing support state). The object is opened for a relatively long time (for example, 4 seconds) as compared with the normal state.

  The game state control means 169 determines the game state after the end of the special game, based on the type of the symbol group related to the big hit, when the result of the special symbol win / loss lottery is a big hit, and Switch the game state. In the following, among the various functions related to the special symbol and the ordinary symbol described above, 1) the game state in which the probability variation function of the special symbol, the variation time reduction function of the special symbol, and the electric chew support function are operated is referred to as a “probable change state”, 2) A game state in which only the special symbol fluctuation time reduction function and the electric chew support function operate is referred to as a "time reduction state", and a game state in which only the special symbol probability fluctuation function operates is referred to as a "latency probable change state". 4) A state in which all functions are not operating is referred to as a “normal state”. Note that the “probable change state”, “time saving state”, and “latency probable change state” are all game states that are more advantageous to the player than the “normal state”.

  In the following, each game state is defined as a combination of the special symbol game operation state (high probability / low probability) and the normal symbol game operation state (the electric chew support function is activated / the electric chew support function is not activated). ) Probable state is “high probability / high base”, (2) Time saving state is “low probability / high base”, (3) Latent probability change state is “high probability / low base”, (4) Normal state is “low probability” / Low base "(" Base "refers to the number of prize balls per number of fired balls. During the operation of the electric chew support function, the possibility of obtaining a prize ball by the operation of an ordinary electric accessory is usually obtained. High "high base"). In the present embodiment, as an example, the game state after the end of the special game is a period in which the number of times of the change of the special symbol reaches a predetermined end number from the end of the special game (that is, the above-mentioned ST number). (If the next big hit occurs within the number of STs, the certainty change state ends with the change, and when the big hit game ends, the game corresponding to the big hit type and the big hit symbol is again performed.) State). When the small hit occurs during the ST period, the ST count is not reset to 0, and the ST count is continuously counted before and after the small hit occurs. In the present embodiment, the ST count is set to 100 as an example, but may be set to another count. In the case of shifting to the probable change state, the special symbol probability changing function, the special symbol fluctuation time shortening function, and the electric chew support function operate simultaneously, and each function is continued as long as the probable change state is continued.

If the result of the special symbol win / loss lottery is a big hit, the game state before the big hit is either the normal state or the probable change state, the normal state during the special game and the ST count after the special game. As a limit, the state is uniformly changed. On the other hand, when the result of the special symbol win / loss lottery is a small hit, the gaming state before the small hit is the normal state, and the gaming state during the small hit game and after the small hit game is also the normal state. If the gaming state before the small hit is a special symbol probable state, the gaming state during the small hit game and after the small hit game also become the special symbol probable state.

  The game state control means 169 determines the variation pattern selection state after the special game based on the type of the big hit (the type of the symbol groups A to E) when the result of the success / failure lottery is a big hit, and Switch the variation pattern selection state. The variation pattern selection state is one of the conditions referred to when selecting the above-described variation pattern table. The switching time of the variation pattern selection state is at the end of the special game or when the end number of the variation pattern selection state has expired. In the present embodiment, there are three types of fluctuation pattern selection states, such as “low-probability normal fluctuation state α”, “high-probability shortened fluctuation state β”, and “high-probability special fluctuation state γ”. Here, the low-probability normal fluctuation state α is a normal fluctuation pattern table (A1 in FIG. 26A and B1 in FIG. 26B) selected when the gaming state is the normal state (low-probability state). This is a state where the variation pattern of the special symbol is determined with reference to the reference pattern. The high-probability reduced fluctuation state β is a probable fluctuation pattern table (A2 in FIG. 26 (A) and FIG. 26 (B)) selected when the gaming state is the probable state of the special symbol (excluding a limited period described later). This is a state where the fluctuation pattern of the special symbol is determined with reference to B2). The high-probability special fluctuation state γ is a state in which the gaming state is a certain state of the special symbol and a certain period immediately after the end of the special game (the number of symbol fluctuations corresponding to the maximum number (four) of operation-holding balls of the second special symbol) A period of (four times) variation display: a special variation pattern table (A3 in FIG. 26A and B3 in FIG. 26B) in which selection is allowed only for the “limited period” is special. This is a state in which a pattern fluctuation pattern is determined. In this embodiment, regardless of which of the symbol groups A to D is selected, the variation pattern selection state is (1) immediately after the end of the special game, in the high probability special variation state γ only for the limited period of four symbol variation times. (2) After the end of the limited period, and when the number of executions is within the number of STs (100), stay in the high-probability reduced fluctuation state β. (3) After the end of the number of STs, After the 101st execution, the robot stays in the low probability normal fluctuation state α. Of course, the period until the first hit occurs will stay in the low-probability normal fluctuation state α. Note that the game state control means 169 generates an effect control command (referred to as a “game state designation command”) including the current game state information and the change pattern selection state information, and stores this in the command storage of the main information storage means 180. Store in area. The present invention is not limited to this embodiment, and a plurality of special fluctuation states γ may be provided so that different special fluctuation states can be referred to at different timings during one fluctuation time reduction gaming state period ( For example, a special fluctuation state γ2 that stays in the special fluctuation state γ1 four times after the end of the big hit, stays 95 times in the shortened fluctuation state β, and then stays in one special symbol game is provided).

  The error monitoring control means 170 monitors input information of the I / O port circuit 104, and inspects a magnetic detection signal by a magnetic sensor, a disconnection short-circuit power supply abnormality signal, a radio wave detection signal by a radio wave sensor, a door / frame open signal, and the like. It is determined whether or not the gaming machine is in an error state. In the case of an error state, the CPU 100 requests an effect control command (“error effect designation command”) including the error information in order to instruct the effect control board 200 to display an error state effect. Although not shown in FIG. 22, the door open switch is a detecting means for detecting whether or not the glass frame 5 is open, and the frame open switch is a detecting means for detecting whether or not the front frame 2 is open. The back-set opening switch is a detection means for detecting whether or not the back-set board 30 is open. The magnetic sensor and the radio wave sensor are detection means for detecting fraudulent acts (so-called goto acts).

The main information storage means 180 stores the random number information acquired in the special symbol game and the ordinary symbol game, the operation holding ball information of the special symbol and the ordinary symbol, and the game state (probable change state, time saving state, Information on the easy-to-enter state), information on the selected state of the fluctuation pattern, information on the result of the winning / wrong lottery (big hit, small hit, miss), information on the stop pattern and the fluctuation pattern related to the special symbol and the ordinary symbol, and information on the special game (round) Number, opening time, opening mode (number of opening times per round game, etc.), status information indicating the operating state of the special symbol display devices 171 and 172, status indicating the operating state of the special electric accessory (large winning device 80). It is configured to temporarily store information necessary for controlling the progress of the game, such as information and information on production control command data. And a predetermined storage area for storing.

[Process on main control board]
27 to 35 are flowcharts illustrating an example of a procedure of an operation process in the main control board 100. The operation process on the main control board 100 side mainly includes a main control side main process and a main control side timer interrupt process.

[Main processing on the main control side]
FIGS. 27, 28, and 29 are flowcharts each showing an example of the main control-side main processing executed in the main control board 100. In the main processing on the main control side, a main control program is started after a security check of the main control CPU 101 is performed by a reset at power-on, and processing is executed by the main control program. In the following description, the subject of each processing may be appropriately omitted.

  First, as initial settings required at power-on, a start address is set as an initial value of a stack area in a stack pointer (step S1), and access to the main control RAM 103 is permitted (step S2). Next, a vector table storing the start address of a main control program to be processed when a timer interrupt occurs is set (step S3), and an initial value is set in a built-in register of the main control CPU 101 (step S4).

  Next, it is determined whether the RAM clear switch is turned on (step S5). If the RAM clear switch is on, the entire area of the main control RAM 103 is cleared to zero in step S9 described later. If the RAM clear switch is not on, the value of the power-off information flag is read and Is determined (step S6).

  If the power-off normal information is stored, a checksum is calculated for a predetermined area of the main control RAM 103 (step S7). It is determined whether this checksum is 0, that is, whether the checksum is normal (step S8). The power-on checksum calculated here includes the complement of the checksum calculated in the power-off processing described later. The sum becomes "0". In this way, when the power is turned on, it is determined whether or not the information stored in the main control RAM 103 before the power is turned off is correctly backed up. If the checksum is normal, the process proceeds to step S12 described below to return to the state before the power was turned off. On the other hand, if the checksum is abnormal, the entire area of the main control RAM 103 is cleared to zero (step S9). Next, initialization data at power-on is set in the main control RAM 103 (step S10). Next, in order to initialize the effect display device 27, initialize the effect lamps 11 and 43, etc., it requests an effect control command ("effect initial command") to the effect control board 200 (step S11).

  Next, in the power-off recovery setting processing, the setting of the power-on normal information, the initial setting of various errors, and the initial setting of communication with the payout control board 400 in the main control RAM 103 are sequentially executed (step S12). Here, as the setting of the power-on normal information, in order to store that the power-on was performed correctly, to store the power-on normal data in the power-off information flag, and to initialize the information of the power-off occurrence, Turn off the power off confirmation flag. Next, a data transfer source address, a data transfer destination address, and a transfer byte number are set, and data corresponding to the transfer byte number is transferred (step S13). The value of the special symbol game status at the time of power-off is read, and a power-off return process related to the special symbol game is executed (step S14).

  Next, a request for transmission of an effect control command ("power-off return command") at the time of power-off recovery between the main control board 100 and the effect control board 200 is made (step S15). The power-off reset command includes information on the inspection of the communication line, the operation state of the special symbol, the number of times of probability variation, the number of times saved, the number of times of easy entry, the variation pattern selection state, and the error state. It should be noted that the untransmitted command request before the power is turned off is cleared. Next, in the symbol storage number command request processing, information on the number of operation-reserved balls of the first special symbol and the second special symbol when the power is turned off is read, and an effect control command including the information on the number of operation-reserved balls is requested ( Step S16).

  Next, a return setting is performed to return the ordinary electric accessory (the second starting winning device 55) to a state before the power is turned off (for example, the second starting port 56 is opened) (step S17). Further, a return setting for returning the special electric auditors product (large winning device 80) to a state before the power is turned off (for example, the large winning opening 81 is opened) is performed (step S18). Next, the value of the special symbol mode flag is read, and the operating state of the probability variation function of the special symbol when the power is turned off is set (step S19). Note that the special symbol mode flag is a flag for setting an operation probability (high or low probability) of a special symbol game. Next, in order to activate a timer interrupt, a predetermined count value is set as an initial setting of the CTC circuit, and a timer interrupt is generated every 4 ms (step S20). Next, interrupt prohibition is set to prohibit occurrence of timer interrupt processing (step S21). As a preparation for restarting the watchdog timer, a clear word 1 ("55H") is set (step S22).

  Next, in order to determine the occurrence of power interruption, the value of the power interruption confirmation flag is read, and it is determined whether or not power interruption has occurred (step S23). If no power interruption has occurred, an initial value random number update process is executed (step S24). In the initial value random number update processing, the initial value random number per symbol, the soft initial value random number per special symbol, and the symbol initial value random number per special symbol are updated. Specifically, the value of each counter is incremented by one, and when the value exceeds the maximum value determined for each random number, the value is returned to the minimum value “0”.

  Next, interrupt permission is set to permit the generation of the timer interrupt processing (step S25), and the process returns to the above-described processing of prohibiting the interrupt (step S21), and the loop processing from step S21 to step S25 is repeatedly executed. . Here, the timer interrupt process is periodically executed at predetermined intervals, but the remaining time from the completion of the previous interrupt process to the occurrence of the next interrupt process is used to execute steps S21 to S21. The processing up to S25 is repeated. If there is an interrupt request in the interrupt disabled state, the timer interrupt process is started when the interrupt is permitted in step S25. On the other hand, if the power-off confirmation flag is ON in step S23, that is, if power-off has occurred, the process proceeds to step S26, and the following power-off process is executed.

  Next, as power-off processing (steps S26 to S32), first, a clear word 2 ("AAH") is set to restart the watchdog timer (step S26). Next, it is determined whether or not the content of the power-off information flag is power-on normal data (step S27). If it is power-on normal information, power-off normal data is set in a power-off information flag (step S28). On the other hand, if the information is not the power-on normal information, the power-off information flag is set to power-off abnormal data (step S29), and the process proceeds to step S32.

  Next, a checksum is calculated for a predetermined area (excluding the checksum area) of the main control RAM 103 (step S30). The complement of the checksum data is calculated, and the result of the complement is set in the checksum area of the main control RAM 103 (step S31). Next, access prohibition is set in the main control RAM 103 (step S32), and the process is repeatedly executed until the power is turned off.

[Main control timer interrupt processing]
Next, the relationship between the drawings for explaining the main control timer interrupt processing will be described. FIG. 30 and FIG. 31 are flowcharts each showing an example of the timer interrupt processing executed in the main control board 100. FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing details of the incoming ball detection process which is a part of the input process shown in FIG. FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing details of the ejected ball detection processing shown in FIG. FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing details of the prize ball number determination processing shown in FIG. FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing details of the entering ball state calculation process shown in FIG.

  First, the timer interrupt processing shown in FIG. 30 is executed by interrupting the main control-side main processing when a timer interrupt is generated in response to a clock pulse from the CTC circuit every predetermined time (for example, 4 ms). You. Note that the terms "condition device" and "casing device continuous operation device" used below mean a conceptual control device. The "condition device" is activated when a big hit occurs in a special symbol game, and the "casing device continuous operation device" is capable of continuously operating the "special electric accessory" a plurality of times.

  First, when this timer interrupt occurs, the contents of the registers in the main control CPU 101 (data used during the main control side main processing) are saved in the stack area of the main control RAM 103, and then the interrupt operation conditions are set. It is set (step S51). Next, the interrupt operation condition set value is set in the interrupt control register (step S52). Next, the clear word 2 is set (step S53).

  Next, a clear word 2 ("AAH") is set to restart the watchdog timer (step S54). At this time, the clear word 1 and the clear word 2 are sequentially written into the WDT clear register of the main control CPU 101 within the preset timeout time, so that the watchdog timer is cleared and restarted. That is, when the main control CPU 101 is executing the main control program normally, the clear words 1 and 2 are periodically set so that the watch dog timer is cleared and restarted before the timeout. Become. On the other hand, when the watchdog timer times out, a user reset occurs.

  Next, an input process is executed (step S55). In this input processing, information on switches other than the RAM clear switch is read as various switches connected to the main control board 100. That is, the first starting port switch 161, the second starting port switch 162, the operation gate switch 163, the big winning port switch 164, the left and right general winning port switches 165, 166, the out ball detecting switch 167, and a door opening (not shown) Input information such as a switch, a frame release switch, a back-set release switch, a magnetic sensor and a radio wave sensor is read, and after their states are determined, these detection information are stored.

  Next, various random number update processing is executed (step S56). In the various random number updating process, the normal symbol variation pattern random number and the special symbol variation pattern random number that do not use the initial value random number are updated. For the normal symbol variation pattern random number, the value of the random number counter is incremented by one, and when the value exceeds the maximum value, the value is returned to the minimum value “0”. On the other hand, for the special symbol variation pattern random number, a predetermined value (for example, 3511) is subtracted from the previous random number. If the result of the subtraction is less than 0, a predetermined value (for example, 50000) is added to the result of the subtraction.

Next, an initial value update type random number update process is executed (step S57). In the initial value updating type random number updating process, the random number per symbol, the soft random number per special symbol, and the symbol random number per special symbol are updated. Specifically, the numerical value of each random number counter is incremented by one, and when the numerical value exceeds the maximum value, the value is returned to the minimum value “0”. When the value of the counter makes one round (when the value reaches the value set as the initial value), the random number value of the counter makes one round at the timing and the value of the initial random number corresponding to the value is set as a new initial value. I do.

  Next, an initial value random number updating process is executed (step S58). In the initial value random number update processing, the initial value random number per symbol, the soft initial value random number per special symbol, and the symbol initial value random number per special symbol are updated. Specifically, the numerical value of each random number counter is incremented by one, and when the numerical value exceeds a predetermined maximum value for each random number, the value is returned to the minimum value “0”.

  Next, a timer subtraction process is performed (step S59). In the timer subtraction processing, the values of various timers used for controlling the game operation of the gaming machine are subtracted and updated. The various timers control a special symbol game timer for managing time (fluctuation time, fixed display time) related to the special symbol display devices 171 and 172, and control an operation pattern of a special electric accessory (large winning device 80). And a timer used for various controls such as a normal symbol and a normal electric accessory.

  Next, a second startup port effective period setting process is executed (step S60). In the second opening valid period setting process, the winning valid period and the invalid winning period of the second starting port 56 are determined, and as a result of the determination, the valid period data or the invalid period data of the second starting port 56 is set.

  Next, a winning monitoring process is executed (step S61). In this winning monitoring process, the first starting port switch 161, the second starting port switch 162, the operation gate switch 163, the big winning port switch 164, the left and right general winning port switches 165, 166 in the above-described input processing (step S55). And, based on the detection information of the out ball detection switch 167, performs a switch pass inspection of the game ball, and as a result, when it is determined that the game ball has passed each switch, information indicating that the game ball has passed each switch Request for transmission of an effect control command including

  Next, a prize ball control process is executed (step S62). In the prize ball control processing, it is determined whether or not a prize is valid, and a payout control command is transmitted to the payout control board 400 to instruct the number of prize balls corresponding to the type of the prize, and the payout control is performed. By monitoring the data received from the board 400, a communication test with the payout control board 400 is performed.

  Next, a normal symbol operation gate monitoring process is executed (step S63). In the normal symbol operation gate monitoring process, the game ball is monitored for passing to the operation gate 71, and when it is determined that the game ball is passing through the operation gate 71, a random number related to the normal symbol lottery is acquired as operation pending ball information. , The number of active balls is updated up to a maximum of four, and the random numbers related to the normal symbol lottery are stored.

  Next, a normal symbol control process is executed (step S64). In the ordinary symbol control process, a series of processes related to the ordinary symbol display device 175 or the ordinary electric accessory (the second starting winning device 55) is executed. , A normal symbol stop symbol display processing, a normal electric auditors operation active processing, a normal electric auditors operation end demonstration processing, and the like. In the normal symbol changing process, display pattern number data of the normal symbol is created (updated) so that the normal symbol is displayed in a variable or fixed manner.

  Next, a normal symbol change start monitoring process is executed (step S65). In this normal symbol change start monitoring process, the operating state of the normal symbol is monitored, and when it is determined that the normal symbol change start condition is satisfied, one normal symbol operation reserved ball is digested and the normal symbol is changed. , A symbol determination, a variation pattern determination, a variation time setting, and the like are sequentially performed.

Next, a starting port monitoring control process is executed (step S66). In this start-up port monitoring control process, when the game balls enter the first start-up port 51 and the second start-up port 56 are monitored and it is detected that the game balls have entered, for example, the number of reserved balls is counted. Command requests for commands including information necessary for the effect control board 200, such as updating, random number storage related to special symbol lottery, advance determination for pre-reading advance notice, and the number of symbol storage, are sequentially performed.

  Next, a special symbol control process is executed (step S67). In the special symbol control process, as a series of processes related to the special symbol display devices 171 and 172, for example, a special symbol change start process, a special symbol change process, and a special symbol stop symbol display are performed according to the value of the special symbol game status. Execute mid-processing.

  Next, a special electric accessory control process is executed (step S68). In this processing, when the lottery result of the special symbol is “big hit” or “small hit”, the operation start and the end of the operation of the special electric accessory are performed as the operation processing related to the special electric accessory (big winning device 80). , Updating of the opening time and number of times of opening of the special winning opening 81, setting of starting the operation of the probability changing function, setting of starting the operation of the changing time reducing function, setting of the changing pattern selection state, and the like are sequentially executed.

  Next, a special winning opening validity period setting process is executed (step S69). In the special winning opening effective period setting process, the winning effective period and the winning invalid period of the special winning opening 81 are determined, and the valid period data or the invalid period data of the special winning opening 81 are set as a result of the determination.

  Next, a special symbol change start monitoring control process is executed (step S70). In this special symbol change start monitoring control process, if there is an operation-reserved ball of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the number of reserved balls is digested by one, a command request for the number of stored symbols, and the determination of the special symbol success / failure. The determination of the symbol of the special symbol, the determination of the probability variation function, the determination of the time shortening function, the setting of the operation pattern of the special electric accessory, the setting of the demonstration effect time and the like are sequentially performed.

  Next, a ball entry state calculation process is executed (step S71). In this entry state calculation processing, the details of the processing will be described later, but the accessory ratio and the continuous accessory ratio are calculated, and these are displayed on the entry state display device 105.

  Next, an abnormality detection process is performed (step S72). In this abnormality detection processing, based on the input information in the above-described input processing (step S55), a magnetic detection signal from a magnetic sensor, a disconnection short-circuit power supply abnormality signal, a radio wave detection signal from a radio wave sensor, a door / frame open signal, and the like are sequentially inspected. Then, it is determined whether or not the gaming machine is in an error state. If it is in an error state, an effect control command (“error effect designating command”) including the error information is generated to request the effect control board 200 to display an error.

  Next, a ball entry time abnormality detection process is executed (step S73). In this entry ball passage time abnormality detection processing, when the ON signal of the prize detection switch is continuously detected for a predetermined time or more, the entry ball passage time abnormality is set, and an effect control command (“error And an output request for a security signal to be output to an external terminal.

  Next, a game state display process is executed (step S74). In this game state display processing, display data such as the number of times (specified round number) of the continuous operation of the special electric accessory (large winning device 80) and the number of operation-reserved balls of the ordinary symbol and the special symbol are created. The display data for displaying the information of the error state detected in the above-described abnormality detection processing on the state indicator of the main control board 100 is created.

  Next, a handle state signal inspection process is performed (step S75). In the steering wheel state signal inspection processing, the steering wheel state signal is inspected.

  Next, an LED output process is executed (step S76). In this LED output process, the special symbol control process (step S67) described above is performed to display a special symbol and a normal symbol, display the number of reserved balls, display the number of times the special electric accessory is continuously operated, and display an error. The display data created in the abnormality detection processing (step S72), the game state display processing (step S74), and the like are transmitted to the special symbol display devices 171 and 172, the ordinary symbol display device 175, the special symbol holding lamps 173 and 174, It outputs to the general-purpose holding lamp 176, the status indicator lamp of the main control board 100, etc., and initializes the display on these various display devices.

  Next, a firing control signal output process is executed (step S77). In this firing control signal output process, if a communication abnormality with the payout control board 400 or a disconnection short-circuit power supply abnormality is not detected, a firing permission signal is output to the payout control board 400 to fire the game ball. On the other hand, if the communication abnormality with the payout control board 400 or the disconnection short-circuit power supply abnormality is detected, a firing prohibition signal is output to the payout control board 400 to prohibit the firing of the game ball.

  Next, a test signal output process is executed (step S78). In this test signal output processing, error test processing is performed after creating various test data. As a result, when an error is detected, various test data is output to each test signal output port.

  Next, a solenoid output process is executed (step S79). In the solenoid output process, the normal symbol control process (step S64) and the special electric accessory control process (step S64) are performed in order to operate the ordinary electric accessory (second starting winning device 55) and the special electric accessory (large winning device 80). Based on the control data acquired in step S68), an excitation signal is output to each of the electric accessory solenoids 123 and 124.

  Next, an effect control command transmission process is executed (step S80). In this effect control command transmission process, as described above, among the effect control commands stored in the command storage area of the main information storage unit 180, the effect control commands stored in the ring buffer designated by the pointer are converted into MODE data and Each of the event data is read out and transmitted to the effect control board 200 as described later.

  Next, an external information output process is executed (step S81). In this external information output process, the operating state information of the gaming machine is output as external information to an external device such as a hall computer or a data counter via an external terminal board.

  Next, the contents of the saved register are restored, and the main control CPU 101 is set to the interrupt enabled state (step S82). As a result, the main control-side timer interrupt process ends, the process returns to the main control-side main process, and the main control-side main process is executed until the next timer interrupt occurs.

  When the main control board 100 detects a power-off (a drop in the supply voltage based on a predetermined threshold) during the main control-side main process or the interrupt process, a non-maskable interrupt is generated and the power-off confirmation flag is turned on. I do. After returning to the original processing, the above-described power-off processing (steps S26 to S32) is executed.

[Processing on the production control board side]
Next, a procedure of processing on the effect control board 200 will be briefly described. The processing on the effect control board 200 includes a reset start process (including the effect control main process) executed when the effect control CPU 201 is reset, for example, after power-on, and an effect control timer interrupt that is started at regular intervals. Processing, reception interrupt processing of an effect control command executed upon receipt of a strobe signal from the main control board 100, and activation upon arrival of a predetermined occurrence time specified in the time schedule of the variable effect pattern This includes a lamp effect interruption process to be performed and a transmission interruption process of an image control command started at a predetermined period. In the above-described processing, the effect control program is mainly used, but the main unit is omitted as appropriate.

[Winning status management process]
Next, in the main control-side timer interrupt process which is a process on the main control board 100 side, a process related to management of a winning state calculated as an accessory ratio or a continuous accessory ratio will be described. The processing related to the management of the winning state corresponds to the incoming ball detection processing, the discharged ball detection processing, the prize ball number determination processing, and the above-described winning state calculation processing (step S71).

[Incoming ball detection process]
The incoming ball detection process shown in FIG. 32 is a part of the process included in the above-described winning monitoring process (step S61). In this ball entry detection process, first, an operation gate passage detection process (step S101) is executed. In this operation gate passage detection processing, a signal input from the operation gate switch 163 is detected for a predetermined ball entry detection time (when the signal input from the operation gate switch 163 is detected for a time longer than the predetermined time, it is regarded that the operation gate switch 163 has an incoming ball. If it is ON for more than time, the operation gate passage flag is turned ON.

  Next, a start entrance ball detection process (step S102) is executed. In this start-up opening ball detection processing, the signal input from the first start-up switch 161 takes a predetermined ball-in detection time (when the signal input from the first start-up switch 161 is detected for a predetermined time or more, the first start-up switch 161). When the ball is on for more than the time when it is assumed that there is a ball, the first start-port entrance flag is turned on, and the signal input from the second start-port switch 162 is turned on for a predetermined ball-detection time (for more than the time, If a signal input from the second start-up switch 162 is detected, the second start-up switch is turned on for more than a period of time for which it is considered that the second start-up switch 162 has a ball).

  Next, a special winning opening ball detection process (step S103) is executed. In this special winning opening ball detection processing, the signal input from the special winning opening switch 164 is input to the special winning opening switch 164 when the signal input from the special winning opening switch 164 is detected for a predetermined ball detection time or longer. When the ball is on for more than the time when the ball is considered to have been present), the special winning opening ball entry flag is turned on.

  Next, a general winning opening ball detection process (step S104) is executed. In this general winning opening ball detection processing, the signal input from the left general winning opening switch 165 is used for a predetermined ball detecting time (when the signal input from the left general winning opening switch 165 is detected for a predetermined time or more, the left general winning opening switch is detected). If it is on for more than the time when it is considered that there is a ball in 165, the left general winning port entrance flag is turned on, and the signal input from the right general winning port switch 166 is used for a predetermined ball detection time (for more than that time, If a signal input from the right general winning opening switch 166 is detected, the right general winning opening switch flag is turned ON if the signal is ON for more than the time when it is considered that there is a ball in the right general winning opening switch 166).

  Next, a discharge ball detection process (step S105) is executed. The details of the ejected ball detection processing will be described later.

  Next, an out-mouth entry ball detection process (step S106) is executed. In this out-mouth entry ball detection processing, when the signal input from the out-ball detection switch 167 is on for a predetermined fraud detection time or longer, the out-mouth long detection flag is turned on.

Next, a winning ball number determination process (step S107) is executed, and the process proceeds to the next process (for example, a winning ball control process (step S62)). Details of the prize ball number determination processing will be described later.

[Ejection ball detection processing]
FIG. 33 shows a detailed flow of the ejected ball detection processing (step S105). In this discharge ball detection processing, first, it is determined whether or not the discharge confirmation detection continuation flag is off by referring to the flag area of the input ball related information temporary storage means (not shown) provided on the main control board 100. (Step S111). If the emission confirmation detection continuation flag is off, the process proceeds to step S112. If the emission confirmation detection continuation flag is ON, the process proceeds to step S115.

  In step S112, the signal input from the ejected ball detection switch 169 is determined to be a predetermined incoming ball detection time (when the signal input from the ejected ball detection switch 169 is detected for a time longer than that time, the time at which the ejected ball detection switch 169 is regarded as having an incoming ball) ) It is determined whether or not the switch is on. If the signal input from the ejected ball detection switch 169 is not turned on for a predetermined incoming ball detection time or longer, the process proceeds to the next process (the outgoing ball detection process (step S106)). If the signal input from the ejected ball detection switch 169 is ON for a predetermined incoming ball detection time or more, the ejection confirmation detection continuation flag in the flag area of the incoming ball related information temporary storage means is turned ON (step S113). Next, 1 is added (incremented) to the counter value of the total discharge confirmation number counter (not shown) provided on the main control board 100 (step S114), and the next processing (out-opening ball detection processing (step S106) )).

  In step S115, the signal input from the ejected ball detection switch 169 is a predetermined detection end time (when the signal input from the ejected ball detection switch 169 is not detected for a predetermined time or more, the game ball passes the ejected ball detection switch 169). It is determined whether or not it is off for more than the time that is considered to be completed). If the signal input from the ejected ball detection switch 169 is not turned off for a predetermined detection end time or longer, the process proceeds to the next process (out-portion incoming ball detection process (step S106)). If the signal input from the discharge ball detection switch 169 is off for a predetermined detection end time or longer, the discharge confirmation detection continuation flag is turned off (step S116). Next, the discharge confirmation long-time detection flag in the flag area of the entry-related information temporary storage means is turned off (step S117), and the process proceeds to the next processing (out-entrance detection processing (step S106)).

[Prizeball number determination processing]
FIG. 34 shows a detailed flow of the winning ball number determination process (step S107). In this prize ball number determination processing, first, it is determined whether or not the first start-port entrance ball flag is on by referring to the flag area of the entry-related information temporary storage means (step S121). If the first start-port entrance flag is not on, the process proceeds to step S125. When the first starting port entrance flag is ON, the counter value of the prize ball counter (not shown) provided on the main control board 100 includes the number of prize balls paid out according to the first starting port 51 (the present embodiment). Then, 3) is added (step S122). Next, the prize ball payout number related to the first starting port 51 is added to the counter value of the non-principal object counter (not shown) provided on the main control board 100 (step S123). Next, information for paying out the prize balls related to the first starting port 51 (for example, the number of payout ball payouts) is stored in an unpaid prize ball information temporary storage means (not shown) provided on the main control board 100. ) Is temporarily stored (step S124), and the process proceeds to step S125.

In the next step S125, it is determined with reference to the flag area of the entry related information temporary storage means whether or not the second entry port entry flag is on. If the second start-port entrance flag is not on, the process proceeds to step S129. If the second start-port entrance flag is on, the prize ball payout number (3 in the present embodiment) related to the second start port 56 is added to the counter value of the prize-ball counter (step S126). Next, the prize ball payout number related to the second starting port 56 is added to the counter value of the accessory counter (not shown) provided on the main control board 100 (step S127). Next, in the unpaid prize ball information temporary storage means, information indicating that the prize ball relating to the second starting port 56 is to be paid out (
For example, information on the number of awarded ball payouts) is temporarily stored (step S128), and the process proceeds to step S129.

  In the next step S129, it is determined whether or not the special winning opening ball entry flag is ON by referring to the flag area of the entry related information temporary storage means. If the special winning opening ball entry flag is not on, the process proceeds to step S134. If the special winning opening ball entry flag is on, the special winning opening ball entry flag in the flag area of the entry related information temporary storage means is turned off (step S130). Next, the prize ball payout number (13 in the present embodiment) related to the special winning opening 81 is added to the counter value of the prize ball counter (step S131). Next, information (for example, information on the number of awarded ball payouts) indicating that the awarded ball related to the special winning opening 81 is to be paid out is temporarily stored in the unpaid awarded ball information temporary storage means (step S132). Next, the prize ball payout number related to the special winning opening 81 is added to the counter value of the continuous accessory counter (not shown) provided on the main control board 100 (step S133), and the process proceeds to step S134.

  In the next step S134, it is determined whether or not the left general winning port entrance flag is on by referring to the flag area of the entry related information temporary storage means. When the left general winning opening ball entry flag is not ON, the process proceeds to step S139. If the left general winning opening ball entry flag is on, the left general winning opening ball entry flag in the flag area of the entry related information temporary storage means is turned off (step S135). Next, the awarded ball payout number (10 in the present embodiment) related to the left general winning opening 61 is added to the counter value of the awarded ball number counter (step S136). Next, the winning ball payout number related to the left general winning opening 61 is added to the counter value of the non-principal object counter (step S137). Next, information (for example, information on the number of awarded ball payouts) for paying out the award balls related to the left general winning opening 61 is temporarily stored in the unpaid award ball information temporary storage means (step S138), and step S139 is performed. Move to

  In the next step S139, it is determined whether or not the right general winning opening ball entry flag is on by referring to the flag area of the entry related information temporary storage means. If the right general winning opening ball entry flag is not on, the process proceeds to the next process (for example, a prize ball control process (step S62)). If the right general winning opening ball entry flag is on, the right general winning opening ball entry flag in the flag area of the entry related information temporary storage means is turned off (step S140). Next, the prize ball payout number (1 in the present embodiment) related to the right general winning opening 66 is added to the counter value of the prize ball number counter (step S141). Next, the prize ball payout number related to the right general winning opening 66 is added to the counter value of the non-principal object counter (step S142). Next, in the unpaid prize ball information temporary storage means, information (for example, information on the number of prize balls paid out) for paying out the prize balls related to the right general winning opening 66 is temporarily stored (step S143). The process proceeds to a process (for example, a prize ball control process (step S62)).

With the configuration as described above for the ejected ball detection processing and the prize ball number determination processing, it is possible to calculate the later-described bonus item ratio and the continuous bonus item ratio. The ratio of the bonuses is defined as the number of prize balls to be paid out by the grand prize port with respect to the total number of prize balls to be paid out and the prize balls by the prize port (in the present embodiment, the second starting port 56) provided with the ordinary electric accessory. In the present embodiment, the total number of the prize balls to be paid out is the first starting port 51, the second starting port 56, the big winning port 81, the left general winning port 61, and the right general winning port 66. , The ratio of the total number of prize balls paid out of the second starting port 56 and the special winning port 81. In addition, the continuous role ratio is a ratio of the winning ball payout by the large winning opening to all the winning ball payouts, and in the present embodiment, the first starting opening 51, the second starting opening 56, and the large winning opening. The ratio of the number of prize balls paid out by the large winning opening 81 to the total number of prize balls paid out by the mouth 81, the left general winning opening 61, and the right general winning opening 66. More strictly, the continuous bonus ratio is the ratio of the number of prize balls paid out by the special winning opening when the condition device operation flag is on to all the prize ball payouts. In the case of calculating the continuous accessory ratio as described above, two ring buffers for storing the number of prize balls to be paid out of the special winning opening are provided, and one of the ring buffers has the condition device operation flag turned on. The number of prize balls paid out by the special winning opening (the number of prize balls paid out by the big hit) is stored in the other ring buffer. The continuous bonus ratio may be calculated (stored) by storing the winning ball payout number).

[Entry state calculation process]
FIG. 35 shows a detailed flow of the entering ball state calculation process (step S71). In this entry state calculation processing, first, it is determined whether or not the counter value of the total discharge confirmation number counter has reached a multiple of a predetermined value (1000 in the present embodiment) (step S151). If the counter value of the total discharge confirmation number counter does not reach a multiple of the predetermined value, the process proceeds to the next process (abnormality detection process (step S72)). When the counter value of the total discharge confirmation number counter has reached a multiple of a predetermined value, the accessory ratio is calculated as “((accessory counter value + continuous accessory counter value) / (accessory counter value + continuous accessory counter value + non-operator value) (Accessory counter value) × 100 ”is calculated (step S152). Next, “continuous bonus counter value / (local bonus counter value + continuous bonus counter value + non-minor bonus counter value) × 100” is calculated as the continuous bonus ratio (step S153). Next, the accessory ratio and the continuous accessory ratio calculated in steps S152 to S153 are displayed on the entry state display device 105 (step S154), and the process proceeds to the next process (abnormality detection process (step S72)). As described above, in the present embodiment, each time the number of discharges becomes a multiple of 1000 balls, the accessory ratio and the continuous accessory ratio are calculated and displayed on the entry state display device 105 in a display mode described later. It is configured. In addition, in this embodiment, although it was configured to display the accessory ratio and the continuous accessory ratio calculated in steps S152 to S153 on the entry state display device 105, when the display is performed with two digits of 7 segments, Since it is rare that the result of calculating the role or continuous role ratio becomes an integer, the result of calculating the ratio of the role or continuous range is rounded off to two decimal places, such as by rounding off the decimal point. An integer may be displayed on the entry state display device 105.

  Next, FIG. 36 shows an incoming ball information backup image diagram in the present embodiment. The pachinko gaming machine PM according to the present embodiment may be configured to store (back up) information related to entering a ball every time a predetermined number of gaming balls are fired, and an example of such a configuration is the same. This is shown in the figure. In the drawing, the information relating to the incoming ball is stored each time the number of discharged balls becomes 6000, in other words, every time the total number of confirmed discharge counter value becomes a multiple of 6000. In addition, since the total discharge confirmation number counter is configured to be able to measure when all of the launched game balls are discharged, when the counter value of the total discharge confirmation number counter becomes a multiple of 6000 balls, Can be considered that the game ball has been fired as a multiple of 6000 balls. In the case of a general pachinko gaming machine, the number of game balls that are almost the same as the number of game balls fired is paid out as the total number of awarded ball payouts, that is, the number of game balls that is about 100% of the number of game balls fired. Is configured to be paid out as the total number of prize balls paid out, the total number of fired balls can be regarded as substantially the same as the total number of prize ball paid outs. Also, in a gaming machine configured to pay out 90% of the number of game balls fired as the total number of awarded ball payouts, the “total number of awarded ball payouts × 100/90” The approximate number of game balls fired can be calculated.

In addition, the information on the incoming ball stored for every 6000 ejected balls includes the total number of prize balls paid out based on the incoming ball into the left general winning port 61 and the right general winning port 66, and the first starting port 51. The total number of prize balls paid out based on the entry of balls, the total number of prize balls paid out based on the balls entering the second starting port 56 (which is usually provided with an electric accessory), and the prize based on the entry into the special winning opening. There is a total number of balls to be paid out and a total of the above four items for the number of prize balls to be paid out. Each time the number of ejected balls becomes a multiple of 6000, the above information is stored in the ring buffer using 2 bytes each. Have been. In the present embodiment, a ring buffer that can store 10 pieces of information each time the number of ejected balls becomes a multiple of 6000 balls is used. In the case of a multiple of 6000 balls, the stored oldest information (information corresponding to “1” in FIG. 4) is deleted, and new information is stored (stored in “1” in FIG. 4). ).

  Further, based on the information stored in the ring buffer described above, information on the total number of prize balls paid out for 10 pieces stored in the ring buffer is stored using 3 bytes. Also, information older than 10 is deleted from the ring buffer, but the information is referred to at any time before being deleted, and the total number of winnings including the information stored in the past is deleted. Such information is also configured to be stored using three bytes. Further, the continuous accessory ratio and the accessory ratio of the information related to the total prize ball payout number of 10 pieces, which are calculated based on the information relating to the total prize ball payout number of 10 pieces, are calculated. , Each using one byte. In addition, the continuous bonus ratio and the bonus ratio of the information on the total winning number, which are calculated based on the information on the total winning number, are stored using 1 byte each. . When three pieces of data are stored as data stored in the ring buffer (when data for one round of the ring buffer is not stored), for example, the left general winning opening 61 and the right general winning If the data of “1: 500 balls, 2: 600 balls, 3: 500 balls” is stored as the number of prize balls to be paid out for the mouth 66, the data pertains to the left general winning opening 61 and the right general winning opening 66. The data of the total number of prize ball payouts of the ten sets is "500 + 600 + 500 = 1600 balls", and the data of the total total prize ball payout number is "500 + 600 + 500 = 1600 balls". Is stored, and the data of the total number of awarded ball payouts of 10 sets and the data of the total number of awarded ball payouts are the same. On the other hand, when 12 pieces of data are stored as data stored in the ring buffer (when data is further stored after one round of data of the ring buffer is stored), for example, the left side The number of prize balls paid out for the general winning opening 61 and the right general winning opening 66 is “1: 500 balls, 2: 600 balls, 3: 500 balls, 4: 600 balls, 5: 500 balls, 6: 700 balls, 7 : 500 balls, 8: 600 balls, 9: 500 balls, and 10: 400 balls "are stored, the 10 sets of the total winning balls related to the left general winning opening 61 and the right general winning opening 66. As the data of the number of payouts, data indicating that “500 + 600 + 500 + 600 + 500 + 700 + 500 + 600 + 500 + 400 = 5400 balls” is stored. In addition to the above-mentioned 5400 balls, data of "500 balls" and "800 balls" are added as the past two data deleted from the ring buffer, that is, data indicating that "5400 + 500 + 800 = 6700 balls". Is stored, and the data of the total number of awarded ball payouts of 10 sets and the data of the total number of awarded ball payouts are different from each other.

  Next, FIG. 37 shows a display example of the entry state display device 105 in the present embodiment. First, the upper part of FIG. 37 is an example of the display mode of the entering state display device 105 in the present embodiment. As described above, the winning state display device 105 in the present embodiment is attached to the surface of the main control board 100 in the direction of the back side of the gaming machine, and unlocks the locking device 4 with a key possessed by the gaming facility. It is necessary to open the front frame 2 to check the boards disposed on the back side of the front frame 2 (game board), so that the player cannot check it. In the present embodiment, the ball entry state display device 105 is provided on the surface of the main control board 100 in the back side of the gaming machine. However, the configuration of the ball entry state display device 105 is not limited to this. The payout control board 400 may be provided on a surface of the gaming machine on the back side of the gaming machine, or the effect control board 200 may be provided on a surface of the game machine on the back of the gaming machine. Further, a ball entry state display unit including the ball entry state display device 105 and a harness may be configured to be connectable to the main control board 100, the effect control board 200, or the payout control board 400.

When the ball entry state display device 105 is provided on the surface of the effect control board 200 or the payout control board 400 in the direction of the back side of the gaming machine, the main control board 100 and the board provided with the ball entry state display device 105 are provided. (Effect control board 200 or payout control board 400) may be housed in one case. When the entry state display unit is configured to be connectable to the main control board 100, the entry state display unit and the main control board 100 may be configured to be accommodated in one case. In addition, in the case of such a configuration, it is preferable that the case be a transparent case so that the inside of the case can be visually recognized. In addition, the entry state display device 105 is placed on the surface of the main control board 100 in the back side of the gaming machine, on the payout control board 400 in the back side of the gaming machine, or on the effect control board 200 in the back side of the gaming machine. Also in the case of providing, the substrate provided with the entering state display device 105 may be covered with a transparent case. When the main control board 100 is polygonal and the main control board 100 is configured to have the ball-entering state display device 105 on the back surface of the gaming machine, the main control board 100 performs main control from the ball-entering state display device 105. The distance from the entry state display device 105 to any of the closest sides of the main control board 100 may be configured to be shorter than the distance from the center of gravity of the back side surface of the gaming machine to the board 100. With such a configuration, it is possible to minimize the influence on the main control board 100 of noise generated by the display on the entry state display device 105.

  The ball entry state display device 105 is configured to display the upper two digits and the lower two digits using four bits, and is configured to start displaying when the power of the gaming machine is turned on. Also, the displayed items are (a) the ratio of the continuous character when 60000 balls are fired, (b) the ratio of the character when firing 60,000 balls, (c) the total continuous character ratio, and (d) the total There are four types of ratios, and they are switched in the order of “(a) → (b) → (c) → (d) → (a). It is configured to display four types of items. Note that the above 60000 balls are the number of shot balls for one round of the ring buffer (6000 balls × 10). Note that (a) corresponds to the accumulation of 10 sets of the continuous character ratio stored using one byte in FIG. 36, and (b) corresponds to the storage using one byte in FIG. 36. The above (c) corresponds to the total total of the continuous character ratio stored using one byte in FIG. 36, and the above (d) corresponds to the total of 10 sets of This corresponds to the total sum of the accessory ratio stored using one byte.

  As a specific display mode, the upper two digits indicate which item is currently being displayed, and “C0” is a continuous character ratio when 60,000 balls are fired, and “C1” is a 60,000 ball fired. In this case, it is displayed that "A0" is the cumulative continuous bonus ratio and "A1" is the cumulative bonus ratio. Also, the value of the currently displayed item is displayed in% in the lower two digits. It should be noted that, when the displayed ratio of continuous characters exceeds 60, the display form of the lower two digits is configured to blink so as to indicate that the ratio is not a normal value (other cases). Is lit.) When the displayed accessory ratio exceeds 70, the lower two digits are displayed in a blinking manner to indicate that the value is not a normal value. Is lit.) In addition, when the data of firing 60,000 balls is not stored, for example, when only 20,000 game balls have been fired since the gaming machine started operating, the display form of the upper two digits is blinking. (Lit otherwise). Note that the items displayed on the entry state display device 105 are not limited to those shown in the figure, and the display mode is merely an example.

As described above, in the present embodiment, when the data of the 60,000 ball shots is not held, the display mode of the upper two digits of the entry state display device 105 is blinked, and the accessory ratio or the continuous accessory ratio is displayed. Is not a normal value, the lower two digits of the entry state display device 105 are displayed in a blinking manner. That is, the area where the entry state display device 105 blinks is different between the case where the data of firing 60000 balls is not held and the case where the accessory ratio or the continuous accessory ratio is not a normal value. I have. It should be noted that the display mode of the entry state display device 105 may be different between a case where the data of firing 60000 balls is not held and a case where the accessory ratio or the continuous accessory ratio is not a normal value. , The display area of the ball entry state display device 105 has only two digits, and when the data of 60,000 balls fired is not stored, the two-digit display area is displayed as “1 second display → 1 second”. Non-display → 1 second display ... ”blinks, and if the accessory ratio or the continuous accessory ratio is not a normal value, the 2-digit display area is displayed as“ 2 seconds display → 1 second non-display ” → Display for 2 seconds ... ".

  Next, the lower part of FIG. 37 is an example of a display mode of the entry state display device 105 different from that of the present embodiment. As shown in the lower part of FIG. 37, a case where the number of fired balls of game balls is displayed by a lighting mode of a 16-digit lamp is illustrated. In the same figure, “non-lighting = 0”, “red lighting = 1”, and “green lighting = 2” are indicated by a ternary number, and in the example of the figure, “000000002100001100” is indicated by a ternary number. I have. Therefore, when the number is a decimal number, it is “45963”, which indicates that the number of launched balls of the game ball is 45963. In this way, a plurality of lamps capable of representing a ternary number in three lighting modes may be provided so as to be able to execute a display relating to a ball entering the entrance. Further, the type and display contents of the lighting mode of the entry state display device 105 may be changed, for example, the display using a threshold may be performed. More specifically, “continuous role ratio less than 40% → turn off”, “continuous role ratio 40-49% → green lighting”, “continuous role ratio 50-59% → yellow lighting”, “continuous role ratio” For example, the notification may be made in four types of display modes according to the value of the continuous accessory ratio, such as “60% or more → red lighting”.

  With the above-described configuration, according to the present embodiment, the configuration is such that the ratio of the accessory and the ratio of the continuous accessory can be confirmed on the entering state display device, so that the game can be played in a normal gaming nail state. It is possible to appropriately confirm whether or not is progressing.

  In the present embodiment, the winning state display device 105 is provided on the surface of the main control board 100 in the back direction of the gaming machine. It may be configured not to be provided near the generation circuit. With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the pachinko gaming machine PM is affected by noise generated by the display on the entering state display device 105 and hinders normal game progress. In addition, in order to ensure the visibility of information related to the incoming ball displayed on the incoming ball status display device 105, the ball entry status display device 105 is not provided in an area where the visibility is obstructed by a harness or the like. It is desirable to do. Note that such a configuration related to the position of the ball entry state display device is also applicable to a case where the ball entry state display device is provided on the payout control board 400 or the effect sub-control board 200.

  In the present embodiment, a ball entry state display device 105 is provided on the main control board 100, and information relating to the entry of the ball (in this example, the accessory ratio and the continuous ) Is displayed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Information relating to the entry of a ball may be displayed on the 7-segment for error provided on the payout control board 400. In the case of such a configuration, the display start condition of the information relating to the entering ball may be, for example, a long press of the RAM clear button for a predetermined number of seconds or more. In addition, in the case of such a configuration, the display may be switched every predetermined time as in the above-described embodiment. Specifically, when the display is switched and displayed every three seconds as “1 → 3 → 5 → 2 → 4”, it may be configured to notify that a total of 13,524 game balls have been paid out. .

[Modification]
In the present embodiment, the configuration has been described in which the entry ratio or the continuous accessory ratio is displayed on the entry state display device 105 provided on the back surface of the gaming machine on the main control board 100. The configuration for displaying the accessory ratio or the continuous accessory ratio is not limited to this. Therefore, a modified example of the entering ball state calculation process will be described as another example of the configuration for displaying the accessory ratio or the continuous accessory ratio.

  FIG. 38 shows a detailed flow of the ball entry state calculation process according to the modification. In this entry state calculation processing, the processing of steps S151 to S153 is the same as the processing of steps S151 to S153 in the above-described embodiment, and the same step numbers are assigned and detailed description is omitted. In the next step S155, a maintenance mode command which is a command to the effect control board 200 and includes the information on the accessory ratio and the continuous accessory ratio calculated in steps S152 to S153 is set, and the next processing is performed. The process proceeds to the (abnormality detection process (step S72)). The maintenance mode command is transmitted from the main control board 100 to the effect control board 200 by the effect control command transmission process (step S80). Then, in the effect control command reception interruption process or the like, which is a process on the effect control board 200 side, temporarily stores the accessory ratio and the continuous accessory ratio included in the maintenance mode command received from the main control board 100 side. (The previously stored temporarily stored ratio and continuous ratio will be overwritten in this process.) The temporarily stored ratio and continuous ratio will be displayed on the effect display device 27. To display. In addition to the effect display device 27, the temporarily stored accessory ratio and the continuous accessory ratio are displayed on the entry state display device 105 provided on the surface of the effect control board 200 on the back side of the gaming machine. It may be.

  In the above-described embodiment, the ratio of the main component and the ratio of the consecutive main components in the entire game are calculated. However, the present invention is not limited to this. When the game ball is fired toward the game region PA, the right region PA2 is calculated. It is also possible to calculate the accessory ratio and the continuous accessory ratio at the time of hitting so-called right. For example, as shown in FIG. 21, when calculating the role ratio and the continuous role ratio at the time of right-handing, the second starting port switch 162, the operation gate switch 163, the special winning opening switch 164, the right general winning opening described above. In addition to the switch 166, a second out ball detection switch 691 and a right hit detection switch 692 are required. The second out ball detection switch 691 detects a game ball that has flowed into the second out port 92. The right strike detection switch 692 detects the game balls rolling down in a single row above the right area PA2 in order to check the total number of game balls fired aiming at the right area PA2. Note that the right strike detection switch 692 is not limited to the upper part of the right area PA2 illustrated in FIG. 21, and is located near the upper end of the right area PA2 located above (in which the game balls roll down in one row). It may be provided, as long as it is provided at a position where all the game balls falling in the right area PA2 can be detected.

  Then, by performing the same processing (see FIG. 35) as the above-described ball entry state calculation processing (S71), it is possible to calculate the ratio of the bonus material and the ratio of the continuous bonus material when right-handed. For example, in step S151 of the ball entry state calculation process shown in FIG. 35, instead of the counter value of the total discharge confirmation number counter, the counter of the right-hand confirmation number counter counted based on the detection signal from the right-hand detection switch 692 It is determined whether the value has reached a multiple of a predetermined value. In step S152 of the entering ball state calculation process, as the accessory ratio at the time of right-handing, "(accessory counter value + continuous accessory counter value) / (accessory counter value + continuous accessory counter value + non-accessory counter value" ) × 100 ”is calculated. The ratio of the bonuses when right-handed is the total prize of the second starting port 56 and the special winning opening 81 with respect to the total number of prize balls paid out of the second starting opening 56, the special winning opening 81, and the right general winning opening 66. This is the ratio of the number of balls paid out. In step S153 of the entering ball state calculation process, “continuous bonus counter value / (local bonus counter value + continuous bonus counter value + non-minor bonus counter value) × 100” is calculated as the continuous bonus ratio at the time of right hit. I do. The ratio of consecutive bonuses at the time of right-handing is the ratio of the number of prize balls paid out by the special winning opening 81 to the total number of prize balls paid out by the second starting port 56, the special winning opening 81, and the right general winning opening 66. . Then, the ratio of the bonuses and the ratio of the continuous bonuses at the time of the right strike calculated in steps S152 to S153 are displayed on the entry state display device 105.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to detect the ratio of the main character and the ratio of the continuous main character at the time of right-handing. Also, in the development stage of the pachinko game machine, it is possible to easily detect the ratio of the role and the continuous role when the right-handed player hits. When changing, it is possible to reduce the burden of producing design variations such as the gaming nail 45 and the general winning guide unit 661. Note that the ratio that can be calculated in relation to right-handing is not limited to the accessory ratio and the continuous accessory ratio in right-handing. For example, it is possible to calculate the ratio of the number of game balls that have passed through the operation gate 71 to the total number of game balls that have fallen in the right area PA2 (counter value of the above-mentioned right hit confirmation number counter). Further, it is possible to calculate the ratio of the number of game balls that have entered the second starting port 56 to the number of game balls that have passed through the operation gate 71. Further, it is possible to calculate the ratio of the number of game balls that have passed through the operation gate 71, the number of game balls that have entered the second starting port 56, and the total number of game balls that have fallen in the right area PA2. .

  In the above-described embodiment, the number of prize balls when the game ball enters the right general winning opening 66 is set to “1”, but is not limited to this, and is set to, for example, “2”. And may be set to a smaller number than any other winning opening. Further, even when a game ball enters the right general winning opening 66, the above-described series of processes related to the payout of the prize ball may not be performed, and the prize ball may not be acquired. Note that, in this case, the right general winning opening 66 is simply treated as an entrance through which a game ball can enter.

  In the above-described embodiment, the special winning opening opening / closing member 679 is configured to slide in the front-rear direction to open and close the special winning opening 81, but is not limited to this, and can swing in the front-rear direction. It may be formed in a door shape and swing open and close a large winning opening (opened forward or upward).

  In the above-described embodiment, the three game nails 45 are arranged in an equilateral triangle near the upper side of the right general winning opening 66 in the right area PA2 of the game area PA, but the present invention is not limited to this. . For example, two right and left game nails (where a game ball can pass through and enter the right general winning opening 66) may be arranged in the vicinity of the upper part of the right general winning opening 66. Any number and arrangement of game nails can be arranged as long as the probability of entering the mouth 66 can be changed in design.

  In the above-described embodiment, when a game ball enters one of the left and right general winning ports 61 and 66, the first starting port 51, the second starting port 56, and the special winning port 81, the prize ball payout unit 35 provides a prize ball. , But is not limited to this. For example, when a game ball enters one of the left and right general winning openings 61 and 66, the first starting opening 51, the second starting opening 56, and the special winning opening 81 as in a so-called management gaming machine, the prize ball is electrically operated. It may be configured such that it can be obtained by being added as basic information (information on a payout).

  In the above embodiment, as an example of the ball game machine to which the present invention is applied, the pachinko game machine has been described as an example. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, an arrangement ball, a sparrow ball game machine, etc. And the same effect can be obtained.

PM Pachinko game machine (ball game machine)
PA game area 1 outer frame 2 front frame 20 game board 45 game nail 65 right general winning device 66 right general winning opening 80 large winning device 81 large winning opening 91 first out opening 92 second out opening 600 large winning unit 601 Winning base member 606 Right general winning base portion 607 Entry ball passage hole 608 Entry ball passage wall portion 609 Entry ball passage rib portion 611 Out exit passage 615 Large prize winning base portion 641 Entry ball passage component member 642 Entry ball passage duct portion 643 Ball passage 645 Out exit discharge passage 651 Cover guide member 661 General winning guide (661a slope)
671 Attacker module 672 Large winning member 679 Large winning opening opening / closing member

Claims (1)

A ball game machine provided with a game board provided with a game area for playing a game using a game ball,
The game board,
An opening / closing prize port provided in the game area and having an opening / closing prize port through which a game ball can enter, and an opening / closing prize device having an opening / closing member capable of opening and closing the opening / closing prize port;
A ball entry member provided above the opening and closing winning opening in the game area, and having a fixed size entrance where game balls can enter;
A gaming nail provided near the upper side of the entrance in the gaming area,
A guide member provided above the entrance in the game area, and capable of changing a falling direction of the game ball in the game area in a direction toward the entrance;
A ball entry path constituting member that constitutes a ball entry path through which a game ball that has entered the ball entry member from the ball entry port flows down,
An opening provided below the entrance port and the open / close winning opening in the gaming area, through which a game ball can pass,
The ball entry passage component has a ball entry passage viewing portion that allows a portion of the ball entry passage extending along the game area to be visible from the front,
The incoming ball passage is connected to an out ball passage through which a game ball that has passed through the out port flows down,
When a game ball enters the entrance, a lottery may be performed to determine whether or not one winning ball or winning ball is acquired and the opening / closing winning opening is opened by the opening / closing member. A ball game machine characterized in that it is not constructed.

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