JP2021037072A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of preventing a feeling of incongruity and discomfort from being given to a player when confirmation operation control is underway.SOLUTION: Variation means control means further includes confirmation operation reporting means capable of performing confirmation operation control for allowing variation means to execute confirmation operation when at least storage contents of storage means are initialized, and capable of reporting that confirmation operation control is underway when the confirmation operation control is underway. Imparting means does not impart a game value on the basis of detection when passage is detected by passage detection means when confirmation operation control is underway. Game control means does not perform progress control of a game on the basis of detection when passage is detected by passage detection means when confirmation operation control is underway.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 17

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player.

As a game machine, a game ball, which is a game medium, is launched into a game area by a launching device, and when the game ball wins a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the player. There is something that can be done. Further, a variable display device capable of variable display (also referred to as “variation”) of the identification information is provided, and when the display result of the variable display of the identification information becomes the specific display result in the variable display device, the gaming state (game). The state of the machine. Therefore, specifically, the state in which the game machine is controlled) is changed to give a predetermined game value to the player (so-called pachinko machine).

Further, after setting a predetermined number of bets for one game on a predetermined game medium, the player operates the start lever to start variable display of the identification information by the variable display device, and the player changes each. By operating the stop button provided corresponding to the display device, the variable display of the identification information is stopped within the range of the maximum delay time predetermined from the operation timing, and the variable display of all the variable display devices is displayed. When a prize is generated according to the display result derived when the game is stopped, a predetermined game medium determined in advance is paid out according to the prize, and a specific prize is generated, the player sets the game state to the predetermined game value. There is something that is configured to give to (so-called slot machine).

The game value means that the state of the variable winning ball device provided in the game area of the game machine is in an advantageous state for the player who is likely to win a prize, or is in an advantageous state for the player. It is to generate rights and to be in a state where the conditions for paying out prize balls are easily satisfied.

In the pachinko gaming machine, as a display result of the variable display of the special symbol (identification information) started in the variable display device based on the winning of the game ball in the starting winning opening, a predetermined specific display mode is derived and displayed. If so, a "big hit" will occur. The derivation display is to finally stop and display the symbol (final stop symbol). When a big hit occurs, for example, the big winning opening is opened a predetermined number of times to shift to a big hit game state in which a hit ball is easy to win. Then, in each opening period, when a predetermined number (for example, 10) is won in the large winning opening, the large winning opening is closed. The number of times the large winning opening is opened is fixed to a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 rounds). An opening time (for example, 29 seconds) is determined for each opening, and even if the number of winnings does not reach a predetermined number, the large winning opening is closed when the opening time elapses. Hereinafter, the opening period of each large winning opening may be referred to as a round. In addition, a game in a round may be called a round game.

Further, in the variable display device, symbols other than the symbol that becomes the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol among the left, middle, and right symbols) are stopped and shaken in a state of being consistent with a specific display result for a predetermined time. A big hit can occur before the final result is displayed due to movement, enlargement / reduction or deformation, multiple symbols fluctuating synchronously with the same symbol, or the positions of the displayed symbols being swapped. The effect performed in the state where the sex continues (hereinafter, these states are referred to as the reach state) is referred to as the reach effect. In addition, the reach state and its state are referred to as a reach mode. Further, the variable display including the reach effect is called the reach variable display. Then, when the display result of the symbol that is variablely displayed on the variable display device is not a specific display result, it becomes "off" and the variable display state ends. The player plays the game while enjoying how to generate a big hit.

In such a game machine, for example, in Patent Document 1, when the storage content of the storage means is initialized, the confirmation operation control for causing the variable means to execute the confirmation operation is performed (for example, the initialization process is executed). (To execute the regulation member initialization process for locating the regulation member 721 at the regulation position which is the origin position) is described.

JP-A-2018-68889

However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, other operations during confirmation operation control are not sufficiently considered, and the result of the other operations gives the player a sense of discomfort or distrust. There is a risk.

Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a game machine capable of preventing a player from giving a sense of discomfort or distrust while performing confirmation operation control.

In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a small hit gaming state or a big hit gaming state) that is advantageous to the player, and is controlled to at least an advantageous state. Variable means (for example, an opening / closing lid 270 provided in the variable winning device 200, a distribution unit 820, an outer reel 791, a ball receiving piece of the variable winning ball device 6B, and a large winning prize of the special variable winning device 7) A mouth door, etc.), a variable means control means for controlling the variable means (for example, a part where the CPU 103 executes the motor control process (step S37), a part where the jackpot opening process (step S118) is executed, etc.), and Passage detecting means (for example, normal area switches 811a, 813a, specific area switch 812a, upper count switch 250, second start port switch 22B, lower count switch 23, first start port switch) that can detect that the game medium has passed. 22A, general winning opening switch 689, etc.) and a granting means (for example, CPU 103) capable of imparting a game value based on the detection when the passing is detected by the passing detecting means (for example, the CPU 103 executes the winning ball process (step S38)). Part) and a game control means (for example, a part in which the CPU 103 executes a special symbol process process (step S35)) capable of controlling the progress of the game based on the detection when the passage is detected by the passage detection means. ), And the storage means (for example, RAM 102) that can retain the information generated when controlling the game even if the power supply to the game machine is stopped, and the passage detection means, the game machine is specified. Specific detection means (for example, distribution unit origin sensor 820a, outer reel origin sensor 821a, magnetic sensor 064IW001, etc.) capable of detecting the state of, and an abnormality notification means capable of notifying that the game machine is in an abnormal state. (For example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes steps 064IWS104, S106, S108, S110), and the passage detecting means is the first passing detecting means (for example, the first starting port switch 22A, the general winning port switch 689, etc.). The second passage detecting means (for example, the normal area switches 811a and 813a, the specific area switch 812a, and the upper count switch 250) that the game medium can easily pass through by operating the variable means unlike the first passing detecting means. The variable means control means includes at least the second start port switch 22B, the lower count switch 23, etc.) When the contents are initialized, it is possible to perform confirmation operation control for causing the variable means to execute the confirmation operation (for example, a portion where the effect control CPU 120 executes step 064IWS402), and the confirmation operation control is performed. When the confirmation operation is being controlled, the confirmation operation notification means (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes the movable body confirmation operation process in step S37) is further provided, and the granting means is a confirmation operation. If the passage is detected by the passage detection means while the control is being performed, the game value is not added based on the detection (for example, the state of the detection signals from various switches is not determined during the confirmation operation). Therefore (steps 064IWS001 to S003), the prize ball is not paid out based on the determination result), so that the game control means is used when the passage is detected by the passage detection means while the confirmation operation control is being performed. Since the progress of the game is not controlled based on the detection (for example, the state of the detection signals from various switches is not determined during the confirmation operation (steps 064IWS001 to S003), the special figure game is executed based on the determination result. The abnormality notification means includes a first abnormality notification (for example, an abnormality winning notification) that notifies that the game machine is in an abnormal state based on the detection result of the passage detection means, and a detection of the specific detection means. Based on the result, it is possible to execute the second abnormality notification (for example, magnetic abnormality notification, distribution part operation abnormality notification, outer reel operation abnormality notification, etc.) for notifying that the game machine is in an abnormal state, and the first abnormality. Since the notification is not executed when the confirmation operation control is being performed (for example, the abnormal winning determination process is not executed during the confirmation operation (steps 064IWS101 to S104)), the abnormal winning notification is executed based on the determination result. Therefore, the second abnormality notification can be executed when the confirmation operation control is being performed (for example, the state of the detection signals from various sensors is determined even during the confirmation operation (step 064IWS004 to). S005), magnetic abnormality notification, distribution unit operation abnormality notification, and outer reel operation abnormality notification can be executed based on the determination result (steps 064IWS105 to S110)).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from giving a sense of discomfort or distrust during the confirmation operation control, and it is possible to preferably execute the abnormality notification.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows various control boards and the like mounted on the pachinko game machine. It is a perspective view of the upper part of the variable winning apparatus focusing on the part "III" in FIG. It is an exploded perspective view of the upper part of the variable winning apparatus shown in FIG. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the flow of the game ball when the opening and closing lid closes the upper prize opening. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the flow of the game ball when the opening and closing lid is in the state which the upper grand prize opening is open. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the flow of the game ball in a variable winning apparatus. It is a figure which showed the structure behind the base plate of a variable winning apparatus. It is a perspective view which focused on the central part of the variable winning device provided with the rotation display device. It is a perspective view of the middle reel unit. It is an exploded perspective view of the reel device in a middle reel unit. It is a figure for demonstrating the flow of the game ball entering a winning device. It is explanatory drawing which shows the distribution part position and the approach period. (A) is a front view of a display monitor, (B) is a view showing a display mode of the display monitor, and (C) is an explanatory view of display contents. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the game control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of timer interrupt processing for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a switch / sensor processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of error processing on the main side. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the performance display processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the movable body confirmation operation process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of an effect control command. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the fluctuation pattern. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the effect control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a command analysis process. It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in the modified example. It is a rear view of the game board in the modification. It is a front view which shows the structure of the prize ball unit in the modification. FIG. 27 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA in FIG. FIG. 27 is a sectional view taken along line BB in FIG. 27.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view showing an arrangement layout of main members of a game machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 2 is a configuration diagram showing various control boards and the like mounted on the game machine according to the present embodiment. In the following, the front side of FIG. 1 is the front (front, front) side of the pachinko game machine 1, the back side is the back (rear) side, and the pachinko game machine 1 is viewed from the front side in the vertical and horizontal directions as a reference. explain. The front surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment is a facing surface facing the player playing the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

(Configuration of pachinko machine 1 etc.)
The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly classified into a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting the game board surface and a game machine frame (underframe) 3 for supporting and fixing the game board 2. A game area is formed on the game board 2, and a game ball as a game medium is launched from a predetermined ball launching device and is driven into the game area.

A first special symbol display 4A and a second special symbol display 4B are provided at a lower position of the game board 2. The first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B each perform variable display (also referred to as a special symbol game) of a special symbol (also referred to as a special symbol) as a plurality of types of special identification information. The first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B are each configured by using a 7-segment LED or the like. The special symbol is represented by a number indicating "0" to "9" or a lighting pattern such as "-". The special symbol may include a pattern in which all the LEDs are turned off.

The "variable display" of a special symbol is, for example, to display a plurality of types of special symbols in a variable manner. Hereinafter, the "variable display" of other symbols is similarly to display a plurality of types of symbols in a variable manner. Variations include update display of a plurality of symbols, rotation display and rotation display of a plurality of symbols, scroll display of a plurality of symbols, deformation of one or more symbols, enlargement or reduction of one or more symbols, and the like. When the special symbol or the ordinary symbol changes, a plurality of types of special symbols or ordinary symbols are updated and displayed. In the variation of the decorative symbol, a plurality of types of decorative symbols are rotated and displayed. At the end of the variable display, a predetermined special symbol is stopped and displayed (also referred to as derivation or derivation display) as a display result. Similarly, for the variable display of other symbols, a predetermined symbol is stopped and displayed as a display result. The variable display may be expressed as a variable display or a variable display. The special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display 4A is also referred to as "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display 4B is also referred to as "second special symbol". Further, the special figure game using the first special figure is also referred to as a "first special figure game", and the special figure game using the second special figure is also referred to as a "second special figure game".

A rotation display device 300 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The rotation display device 300 is a decoration which is a plurality of types of identification information capable of identifying each of the three reel units 400, 500, and 600 by operating the three reel units 400, 500, and 600 in response to the variable display of the special figure in the special figure game. A symbol (for example, a symbol representing a number indicating "1" to "8") is variably displayed (variable display) on the player. Specifically, each of the reel units 400, 500, and 600 is provided with a rotating reel (rotating drum), and a plurality of types of decorative patterns are arranged on the outer peripheral surface of the reel. The player can visually recognize the decorative pattern on the surface of each of the reels of the reel units 400, 500, and 600 facing the player. As each reel of each reel unit 400, 500, 600 rotates, the visually recognized decorative pattern changes in sequence. At this time, the player appears that one decorative symbol moves from top to bottom, and a plurality of types of decorative symbols move sequentially from top to bottom. The decorative design is variably displayed by the rotation display in which the visually recognized decorative design is sequentially changed. Each of the rotating reel units 400, 500, and 600 stops at the end of the variable display of the special figure. The stop timing of each reel may be different or the same. When all reels are stopped, the variable display of the decorative symbol ends, and the decorative symbol as the variable display result is derived and displayed. The decorative symbol that is derived and displayed is a decorative symbol that is visible on each reel that is stopped at the end of the variable display. The decorative symbol that is derived and displayed at the end of the variable display is also called a fixed decorative symbol. The three reel units 400, 500, and 600 are also referred to as a left reel unit, a middle reel unit, and a right reel unit in this order from the left.

A variable winning device 200 is provided so as to surround the rotation display device 300. An opening is formed in the center of the variable winning device 200 so that the rotation display device 300 can be visually recognized. An upper large winning opening 260 as shown in FIG. 5 or the like is provided on the upper part of the variable winning device 200, and a game ball can enter the inside of the variable winning device 200. When a game ball enters the upper prize opening 260, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. One of the game balls entering from the upper prize opening 260 moves onto the front stage through the warp flow path 251 on the left side as shown in FIG. The other game balls are discharged from the variable winning device 200 through the discharge path 252 on the right side as shown in FIG. The variable winning device 200 is provided with a hold storage number indicator 5U that displays the number of variable displays whose execution is held by the number of LEDs lit and the number of blinks. The variable display whose execution is suspended is a variable display that has not been started yet among the variable displays that can be executed based on the game ball entering the starting winning opening. The starting winning opening includes a first starting winning opening formed in the winning ball device 6A and a second starting winning opening formed in the variable winning ball device 6B. The number of variable displays whose execution is pending is also called the pending storage number. The number of reserved memories corresponding to the first special figure game is also referred to as the first reserved memory number or the first special figure reserved memory number, and the reserved memory number corresponding to the second special figure game is the second reserved memory number or the second special figure. Also called the number of reserved memories. Further, the total of the first reserved storage number and the second reserved storage number is also referred to as a total reserved storage number. At a predetermined position of the game board 2, a first hold indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 25B configured to include a plurality of LEDs are provided, and the first hold indicator 25A is determined by the number of LEDs lit. The 1 hold storage number is displayed, and the second hold display 25B displays the second hold storage number according to the number of LED lights.

A winning ball device 6A is provided below the variable winning device 200. Further, a variable winning ball device 6B is provided on the left side of the variable winning device 200. The winning ball device 6A forms a first starting winning opening that is always kept in a constant open state in which a game ball can enter by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. When a game ball enters the first start winning opening, a predetermined number (for example, three) of prize balls are paid out, and the first start condition, which is a condition for executing the first special figure game, can be satisfied. ..

The variable winning ball device 6B (ordinary electric accessory) forms a second starting winning opening that changes the state in which the game ball is easy to enter and the state in which it is difficult to enter by the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory shown in FIG. To do. The variable winning ball device 6B has, for example, a ball receiving piece that receives the flowing game ball and guides it to the second starting winning opening. When the solenoid 81 for an ordinary electric accessory is in the off state, the ball receiving piece is in the retracted state, and the game ball is allowed to flow down as it is without being received. On the other hand, when the solenoid 81 for an ordinary electric accessory is in the on state, the ball receiving piece is in a protruding state, and receives the game ball and guides it to the second starting winning opening. When a game ball enters the second start winning opening, a predetermined number (for example, three) of prize balls are paid out, and the second start condition, which is a condition for executing the second special figure game, can be satisfied. .. The variable winning ball device 6B may include a so-called electric tulip-type accessory. The variable winning ball device 6B is provided with the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. The gate switch 21 detects a passing game ball.

At a predetermined position of the game board 2, a general winning opening 10 is provided, which is always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member. In the example shown in FIG. 1, a plurality of general winning openings 10 are provided, such as three locations in the lower left region of the game area and one location in the upper right region. When the game balls enter any of the general winning openings 10, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. The entry of a game ball into each winning opening including the general winning opening 10 is also referred to as "winning". In particular, winning a prize at a starting opening such as the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening is also referred to as a starting winning.

Below the winning ball device 6A, a special variable winning ball device 7 having a large winning opening is provided. The special variable winning ball device 7 includes a large winning opening door that is opened and closed by the solenoid 82 for the large winning opening shown in FIG. The large winning opening of the special variable winning device 7 changes between an open state and a closed state depending on the large winning opening door. As an example, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the large winning opening for the large winning opening door (for special electric accessory) is in the off state, the large winning opening door closes the large winning opening. The game ball cannot enter (pass) the large winning opening. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the large winning opening is in the on state, the large winning opening door opens the large winning opening, and the game ball can easily enter the large winning opening. When a game ball enters the large prize opening, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball. When a game ball enters the large winning opening, more prize balls are paid out than when the game ball enters, for example, the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, and the general winning opening 10. The large winning opening of the special variable winning ball device 7 is a special area in which a large number of winning balls are paid out when a game ball enters, and a game value that is an advantageous privilege for the player can be given.

A segment effect display 510 is provided at the lower right of the rotation display device 300. The segment effect display 510 is configured by using, for example, a 7-segment LED or LCD corresponding to 5 digits, and enables effect and other notifications by displaying symbols such as a plurality of characters and numbers. For example, the segment effect display 510 displays a symbol string such as a character string during execution of the variable display in the special figure game, thereby foretelling the possibility that the display result of the variable display will be a "hit". I just need to be able to do it. Further, in the segment effect display 510, when the display result of the variable display in the special figure game is "hit", the symbol string such as a character string is displayed corresponding to the derivation display of the display result. It suffices if a notification effect for notifying that it is a "hit" can be executed. Alternatively, in the segment effect display 510, when an error occurs in the pachinko gaming machine 1, it is sufficient that error notification can be executed to recognizable the type of error or the like by displaying a symbol string such as a character string.

An ordinary symbol display 20 is provided at a lower position of the game board 2. As an example, the ordinary symbol display 20 is configured by using a 7-segment LED or the like, and performs variable display of an ordinary symbol as a plurality of types of ordinary identification information different from the special symbol. Ordinary symbols are represented by numbers indicating "0" to "9" and lighting patterns such as "-". The normal symbol may include a pattern in which all the LEDs are turned off. The variable display of ordinary symbols is also called a normal symbol game. To the right of the normal symbol display 20, a normal symbol hold display 25C is provided. The normal figure hold indicator 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of normal figure games whose execution is suspended by the number of LEDs lit. The Fuzu game whose execution is suspended is a Fuzu game that has not yet been started among the Fuzu games that can be executed based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the gate switch 21. The number of Fuzu games whose execution is suspended is also called the Fuzu hold memory number.

In addition to the above configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill for changing the flow direction and speed of the game ball and a large number of obstacle nails. Out ports 69a and 69b are provided at the bottom and to the right of the game area to take in game balls that have not entered any of the winning openings. Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the upper left and right positions of the game machine frame 3, and game effect lamps 9 for game effects are further provided around the game area. ing. The game effect lamp 9 is configured to include an LED. At the lower right position of the game machine frame 3, a ball striking operation handle (operation knob) 30 operated by a player or the like to launch the game ball toward the game area by the striking ball launching device is provided.

At a predetermined position of the game machine frame 3 below the game area, the game balls paid out as prize balls and the game balls rented by the predetermined ball lending machine are held (stored) so as to be able to be supplied to the hitting ball launching device. An upper plate 90 (ball hitting plate) is provided. Below the upper plate 90, a lower plate 91 (a prize ball storage plate) is provided, in which prize balls are paid out when the upper plate 90 is full. A push button 31B is provided at a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area so that the player can perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like. The operation on the push button 31B is detected by the push sensor 35B (see FIG. 2).

(Outline of the progress of the game)
The game ball is launched toward the game area by the rotation operation of the ball striking operation handle 30 included in the pachinko game machine 1 by the player. When the game ball passes through the gate switch 21 provided in the variable winning ball device 6B, the normal symbol game by the normal symbol display 20 is started. When the game ball passes through the gate switch 21 during the period during which the previous normal map game is being executed (when the game ball passes through the gate switch 21 but the normal map game based on the passage cannot be executed immediately). , The normal map game based on the passage is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit (for example, 4). In the normal symbol game, when a specific normal symbol (design per normal symbol) is stopped and displayed, the display result of the normal symbol becomes "per normal symbol". On the other hand, when the normal symbol other than the normal symbol (the normal symbol lost symbol) is stopped and displayed as the confirmed normal symbol, the display result of the normal symbol becomes "normal symbol lost". In the case of "per-figure hit", control is performed so that the game ball can easily enter the variable winning ball device 6B.

The first special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A can be executed based on the game ball entering the first starting winning opening formed in the winning ball device 6A. The second special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B can be executed based on the game ball entering the second starting winning opening formed in the variable winning ball device 6B. During the period when the special figure game can be executed immediately, such as the first special figure game and the second special figure game, the first special figure game or the first special figure game or the second special figure game corresponds to the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening in which the game ball has entered. Execution of the second special figure game is started. During the period when the special figure game cannot be executed immediately, such as the period during which the special figure game is being executed, or the period during which the special figure game is controlled to the big hit game state or the small hit game state, when the game ball enters the start winning opening, a new one is newly executed. Since the execution of the special figure game cannot be started immediately, the execution of the special figure game is suspended until a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4) is reached.

In the special figure game, when the hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol, the display result of the variable display becomes "hit". The winning symbol is predetermined as a specific special symbol, for example, a special symbol indicating "7". After the display result of the variable display by the special figure game becomes "hit", it is controlled to the small hit game state. In the small hit game state, the open state and the closed state of the upper large winning opening 260 formed in the variable winning device 200 shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 are repeated. For example, in the small hit game state, the open state for 0.15 seconds and the closed state for 1.0 seconds are repeated. The operation in which the upper prize opening 260 is repeatedly opened and closed is also referred to as opening and closing the upper prize opening. The opening and closing of the upper prize opening is completed when either of the conditions of 0.15 seconds of opening and closing is repeated up to 10 times or 10 game balls are won in the upper prize opening 260. To do. Of the game balls that won the upper prize opening 260, one game ball passes through the warp flow path 251 formed on the left side of the variable winning device 200 as shown in FIG. 5, and the times as shown in FIG. It moves to the front of the motion display device 300. The game ball that has moved to the front of the rotation display device 300 is carried to the upper part of the middle reel unit 500, and is one of the normal region entrance 811, the specific region entrance 812, and the normal region entrance 813 as shown in FIG. Enter into. Based on the fact that the game ball has entered any of the normal area entrance 811, the specific area entrance 812, and the normal area entrance 813, the jackpot game state is controlled. The small hit game state is included in an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player in that the prize ball is paid out when the game ball enters the upper large winning opening 260 in the open state, and it is possible to give a privileged game value. is there. If the game ball does not enter the open upper large winning opening 260 in the small hit game state, the game ball will be placed in any of the normal area entrance 811, the specific area entrance 812, and the normal area entrance 813. Since it does not enter, the small hit game state ends without being controlled by the big hit game state.

In the big hit game state, the big winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined mode. A game in which the large winning opening is opened in the special variable winning ball device 7 is also called a round game. For example, in the round game, one round game is completed when either of the conditions of 29 seconds elapses or 9 game balls are won in the large winning opening is satisfied. For example, the upper limit time for the large winning opening to be open in one round game, which is 29 seconds, is also called the upper limit time for opening. In the jackpot game state, the round game can be repeatedly executed until a predetermined upper limit number of times is reached, for example, 3 times or 16 times. The maximum number of round games that can be executed in the big hit game state is when the game ball enters either the normal area entrance 811 or 813 in the small hit game state, and the game is played in the specific area entrance 812. A different number of times is set depending on when the ball enters. For example, when the game ball enters any of the normal area entrances 811 and 813 in the small hit game state, the upper limit of the number of round games that can be executed in the big hit game state is set to three. When the game ball enters the specific area entrance 812 in the small hit game state, the upper limit of the number of round games that can be executed in the big hit game state is set to 16. The specific area entrance 812 is a specific area that can be given a game value that is a privilege that is advantageous to the player in that many round games can be executed in the big hit game state if the game ball enters. At the normal area entrances 811 and 813, the player's advantage is lower than that of the specific area, but if a game ball enters, the player will be in a big hit game state and a round game can be executed, which is an advantageous privilege for the player. It is possible to add game value. The jackpot game state is included in an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player in that the prize ball is paid out when the game ball enters the open prize opening in the round game, and it is possible to give a privileged game value. Is.

After the jackpot game state is completed, it may be controlled to a time saving state or a probability change state. In the time saving state, control (time saving control) is executed in which the average special figure fluctuation time (period in which the special figure is changed) is shortened as compared with the normal state. In the time-saving state, the average fluctuation time of the normal map (the period during which the normal map is changed) is shortened from the normal state, or the probability of becoming a "normal map hit" in the normal map game is improved from the normal state. Controls (high opening control, high base control) that make it easier for the game ball to enter the second starting winning opening are also executed. The time saving state is a state in which the variation efficiency of the special symbol (particularly the second special symbol) is improved, which is advantageous for the player. In the probability variation state (probability fluctuation state), in addition to the time saving control, the probability variation control in which the probability that the display result of the variable display becomes "hit" is higher than that in the normal state is executed. The probabilistic state is a state that is more advantageous for the player because it is a state in which it is easy to become a "hit" in addition to improving the fluctuation efficiency of the special symbol. The time saving state and the probability change state continue until any one of the end conditions such as the execution of the special figure game a predetermined number of times and the start of the next big hit game state are satisfied first. The probabilistic state or the time saving state in which the execution of the special figure game a predetermined number of times is the end condition is also referred to as the number of times cutting probability change or the number of times cutting time reduction, or the number of times cutting including these.

The normal state is a gaming state other than an advantageous state such as a big hit gaming state that is advantageous for the player, a time saving state, and a probability change state, and the display result in the normal drawing game is "normal drawing hit". The probability and the probability that the display result of the variable display in the special figure game will be a "hit" will be the initial setting state of the pachinko game machine 1 (for example, when the system is reset, a predetermined return process is performed after the power is turned on. It is in the same controlled state as when it was not executed). The state in which the probability change control is executed is also called a high probability state, and the state in which the probability change control is not executed is also called a low probability state. The state in which the time saving control is executed is also called a high base state, and the state in which the time saving control is not executed is also called a low base state. By combining these, the time saving state is also called a low accuracy high base state, the probability variation state is also called a high accuracy high base state, and the normal state is also called a low accuracy low base state. The high-accuracy state and low-base state are also called the high-accuracy low-base state.

If the big hit game state is not controlled after the small hit game state ends, the game state is not changed, and the game state before the variable display display result in the special figure game becomes "hit" is continued. Be controlled. However, if the special figure game in which the display result of the variable display is "hit" is a special figure game that has reached a predetermined number of times in the number cut, the game state is changed, such as the time saving state or the probability change state ending. Will be done.

(About the circuit configuration of pachinko game machine 1)
Next, the circuit configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is equipped with various control boards such as a main board 11, an effect control board 12, a voice control board 13, a lamp control board 14, and a display control board 50 as shown in FIG. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is also equipped with a relay board 15 for relaying various control signals transmitted between the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, an interface board, and a touch sensor board are arranged on the back surface of the game board of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, and is equipped with various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The main board 11 is mainly addressed to a sub-side control board including a random number setting function used in a special figure game, a function of inputting a signal from a switch or the like arranged at a predetermined position, and an effect control board 12. , It has a function to output and transmit a control command as an example of command information as a control signal, and a function to output various information to a management computer of a hall (game store). Further, the main board 11 controls lighting and extinguishing of each LED (for example, segment LED) constituting the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B, and controls the lighting and extinguishing of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. Fluctuation display of a predetermined display symbol, such as controlling the fluctuation display of the normal symbol 20 and controlling the fluctuation display of the normal symbol by the normal symbol display 20 by performing lighting control, extinguishing control, color development control, etc. of the normal symbol display 20. It also has a function to control. Further, the main board 11 is equipped with, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch / sensor circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, a motor circuit 112, and the like. On the main board 11, the first special symbol display 4A, the second special symbol display 4B, the normal symbol display 20, the first hold display 25A, the second hold display 25B, the general figure hold display 25C, and the game Wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control such as a display monitor 103SG029 that displays the performance of the machine is connected.

The switch / sensor circuit 110 mounted on the main board 11 includes a gate switch 21, a first start port switch 22A, a second start port switch 22B, a lower count switch 23, an upper count switch 250, an discharge count switch 256, and a general winning opening. It is connected to the wiring that transmits the detection signal from the switch 689, the out switch 690, the normal area switch 811a, the specific area switch 812a, the normal area switch 813a, the distribution part origin sensor 820a, the outer reel origin position sensor 821a, and the magnetic sensor 064IW001. ing. In this way, the switch / sensor circuit 110 is connected to various switches and wiring for transmitting detection signals from the distribution unit origin sensor 820a, the outer reel origin sensor 821a, and the magnetic sensor 064IW001. The gate switch 21 detects a game ball that has passed through the variable winning ball device 6B. The first start opening switch 22A detects a game ball that has entered the first start winning opening formed in the winning ball device 6A. The second start opening switch 22B detects a game ball that has entered the second start winning opening formed in the variable winning ball device 6B. The lower count switch 23 detects a game ball that has entered the large winning opening provided in the special variable winning ball device 7. The upper count switch 250 detects a game ball that has entered the upper large winning opening 260 formed in the variable winning device 200. The discharge count switch 256 detects a game ball that is discharged through the discharge path 252 after entering the upper winning opening 260 as shown in FIG. The general winning opening switch 689 detects a game ball that has entered the general winning opening 10. The out switch 690 detects a game ball discharged through the out ports 69a and 69b. The normal area switch 811a detects a game ball that has entered the normal area entrance 811 after being carried to the upper part of the middle reel unit 500 as shown in FIGS. 9 and 12. The specific area switch 812a detects a game ball that has entered the specific area entrance 812 after being carried to the upper part of the middle reel unit 500 as shown in FIGS. 9 and 12. The normal area switch 813a detects a game ball that has entered the normal area entrance 813 after being carried to the upper part of the middle reel unit 500 as shown in FIGS. 9 and 12. The distribution unit origin sensor 820a detects that the distribution unit 820 has passed a predetermined distribution unit origin position as shown in FIGS. 10 and 12. The outer reel origin sensor 821a detects that the outer reel 791 as shown in FIGS. 9 to 11 has passed a predetermined outer reel origin position. The magnetic sensor 064IW001 detects the magnetism existing in the vicinity of the game machine.

In this embodiment, the out ports 69a and 69b for taking in the game balls that have not entered any of the winning openings are provided, and the game balls discharged through the out openings 69a and 69b are detected. An out switch 690 is provided. The number of out balls (that is, the number of game balls driven into and discharged on the game board 2) is the number of game balls detected by the switch corresponding to each winning opening and the number of game balls detected by the out switch 690. It is calculated by the sum of. Not limited to such a configuration, for example, an out switch is provided so as to be able to detect a game ball that has entered each winning opening and a game ball that is discharged through the out ports 69a and 69b. The number of detected game balls may be set as the number of out balls.

The detection signal output from the distribution unit origin sensor 820a performs a passing operation of the distribution unit 820 along a single direction, for example, the distribution unit 820 passes through the distribution unit origin position from left to right. When it is detected, the predetermined pulse width may be turned on. It should be noted that the passage operation of the distribution unit 820 along a single direction is not limited to the one that can be detected, and when the distribution unit 820 passes the origin position of the distribution unit regardless of the passage direction of the distribution unit 820. In addition, the detection signal output from the distribution unit origin sensor 820a may be turned on. The detection signal output from the outer reel origin sensor 821a is such that the outer reel reference position is along the direction of the arrow Y1 with the outer reel origin position, such as the position of the magnetic body 792 attached to the outer reel 791 as shown in FIG. When the passing operation of the outer reel 791 along a single direction is detected, such as passing through the reel, the predetermined pulse width may be turned on. It should be noted that the passage operation of the outer reel 791 along a single direction is not limited to the one that can be detected, and regardless of the passage direction of the outer reel 791, when the outer reel reference position passes the outer reel origin position, the outer reel 791 is outside. The detection signal output from the reel origin sensor 821a may be turned on. The detection signal output from the magnetic sensor 064IW001 is turned on, for example, when magnetism exceeding a predetermined reference value is detected.

The solenoid circuit 111 mounted on the main board 11 receives a command signal for controlling the operation of the solenoid 81 for ordinary electric accessories, the solenoid 82 for the winning opening, the solenoid 261 for the opening / closing lid, and the solenoid 255 for stage supply. The wiring to be transmitted is connected. A wiring for transmitting a command signal for controlling the operation of the outer reel motor 793 and the distribution unit motor 830 is connected to the motor circuit 112 mounted on the main board 11.

The control signal transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an electric signal. The effect control command includes, for example, a variation pattern designation command indicating a variation pattern indicating a variation time of a decorative symbol serving as an effect symbol, a type of reach effect, and a variation mode such as the presence / absence of a pseudo-ream.

The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip computer, and has a ROM 101 (Read Only Memory 101) that stores a game control program, fixed data, and the like, and a work area for game control. RAM 102 (Random Access Memory 102), CPU 103 (Central Processing Unit 103) that executes a game control program to execute control processing related to the game, and update of numerical data indicating a random value independently of the CPU 103. It is configured to include a random number circuit 104 to perform, and an I / O 105 (Input / Output port 105). As an example, in the game control microcomputer 100, a process for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is executed by executing the program read from the ROM 101 by the CPU 103.

The effect control board 12 is a control board on the sub side independent of the main board 11, and receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15 to receive the rotation display device 300, the speaker 8L, and the like. Various circuits for controlling the effect operation by the effect electric parts such as 8R, the game effect lamp 9, and the effect LED 10 are mounted. That is, the effect control board 12 is used for all or part of the display operation and display effect of the rotation display device 300, the sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, and all or part of the lighting and extinguishing of the game effect lamp 9. It is equipped with a function to cause an electric component for production to execute a predetermined production operation. The effect control board 12 is equipped with an effect control CPU 120, a ROM 121, a RAM 122, a random number circuit 124, and an I / O 125. The effect control CPU 120 executes a program for effect control to execute control processing related to the effect. The ROM 121 stores a program for effect control, fixed data, and the like. The RAM 122 provides a work area for effect control. The random number circuit 124 updates the numerical data indicating the random number value independently of the effect control CPU 120. In the effect control board 12, the effect control CPU 120 executes a program read from the ROM 121 based on the information included in the effect control command from the main board 11, and outputs various control signals and drive signals. The effect on the pachinko gaming machine 1 is made feasible.

The audio control board 13 is a control board for audio output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and is an audio signal for outputting audio from the speakers 8L and 8R based on the signal from the effect control board 12. It is equipped with a processing circuit that executes processing. The display control board 50 is a control board for controlling the rotation display device 300, which is provided separately from the effect control board 12. The display control board 50 is equipped with a driver circuit for performing display operations in the rotation display device 300, such as variable display of decorative patterns, based on a signal from the effect control board 12, and includes a reel motor 401 and a reel motor. 771, reel motor 601 is controlled. Further, the display control board 50 controls the display by the segment effect display 510 based on the signal from the effect control board 12. The display control board 50 is equipped with VDP (Video Display Processor), CGROM (Character Generator ROM), VRAM (Video RAM), and the like. The display control board 50 is not limited to the one provided separately from the effect control board 12, and an image processing processor or the like having the same function as the display control board 50 may be mounted on the effect control board 12. The lamp control board 14 is a control board for controlling the lamp output provided separately from the effect control board 12, and is used to drive the lighting of the game effect lamp 9 or the like based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. It is equipped with a lamp driver circuit that drives the lights off.

(Details of Variable Winning Device 200)
Next, the details of the variable winning device 200 will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the upper part of the variable winning device focusing on the “III” part in FIG. FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of the upper portion of the variable winning device 200 shown in FIG. FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the flow of the game ball when the opening / closing lid closes the upper winning opening. Further, FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the flow of the game ball when the opening / closing lid is in a state where the upper winning opening is opened. FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining the flow of the game ball in the variable winning device, FIG. 7 (a) shows a case where it is viewed from the arrow VIIa-VIIa in FIG. 5, and FIG. 7 (b) is a diagram. The case seen from the arrow view VIIb-VIIb in 6 is shown. In FIG. 4, the first front plate 210 and the second front plate 220 are shown in an inverted state so that the rear structure can be understood.

The variable winning device 200 is provided in the center of the game board 2, and as shown in FIG. 3, the base plate 230 attached to the game board 2, the first front plate 210 attached to the base plate 230 from the front, and the variable winning device 200. The second front plate 220, the main body 240 provided on the base plate 230 and roughly forming the appearance of the variable winning device 200, and the opening / closing lid 270 as an opening / closing member that changes the upper large winning opening 260 into an open state and a closed state. And have. A flow path through which the game ball flows is formed between the base plate 230 and the first front plate 210 and the second front plate 220.

As shown in FIG. 4, the first front plate 210 is inclined downward toward the center, the flat plate portion 211, the distribution portion 212 that distributes the game balls protruding from the flat plate portion 211 and moving from above to the left and right. The protrusions 213 and 214 having the inclined surfaces 213a and 214a, the protrusions 215 and 216 formed above the protrusions 213 and 214, and the protrusions 217 and 218 formed below the protrusions 213 and 214. Have. The game ball that has flowed down to the variable winning device 200 from above and has reached the inclined surfaces 213a and 214a rolls on the inclined surfaces 213a and 214a between the first front plate 210 and the base plate 230 toward the center. The first front plate 210 is screwed to the base plate 230.

As shown in FIG. 4, the second front plate 220 has a flat plate portion 221 and a protruding portion 222 protruding from the flat plate portion 221. The protrusion 222 includes three inclined surfaces 222a, 222b, 222c that are inclined downward toward the center, a recess 223 on which the game ball that has rolled toward the center falls, and a holding portion 224 that holds the upper count switch 250. have. The upper count switch 250 inserted into the holding portion 224 detects a game ball that has fallen into the recess 223. Further, the second front plate 220 is formed with a curved guide piece 225 that connects the flat plate portion 221 and the recess 223 and guides the game ball that has fallen into the recess 223 to the rear. The second front plate 220 is screwed to the base plate 230.

As shown in FIG. 1, the main body portion 240 has a substantially circular shape, and its outer edge forms a wall surface erected from the game board 2 so that the game ball does not enter inside. As shown in FIG. 4, an inclined surface 241a and 241b inclined downward toward the center and an inclined surface 242a and 242b inclined downward toward the outside are formed on the upper portion of the main body portion 240. A step 243a is formed at the connection point between the inclined surface 241a and the inclined surface 242a. Further, a step 243b is formed at the connection point between the inclined surface 241b and the inclined surface 242b. Due to such a configuration, the ball game ball that has reached the inclined surfaces 242a and 242b formed on the outer side of the steps 243a and 243b rolls outward. On the other hand, the game ball that has reached the inclined surfaces 241a and 241b formed inside the steps 243a and 243b enters the variable winning device 200 in order to roll toward the center. In the present embodiment, the region sandwiched between the step 243a and the step 243b is set in the upper large winning opening 260, which is an opening for entering the variable winning device 200.

The base plate 230 has protrusions 231 and 232 arranged above the protrusions 213 and 214 of the first front plate 210 screwed, and a plurality of protrusions 233 and 234 arranged above the opening / closing lid 270. An opening / closing lid opening 230a for passing the opening / closing lid 270 and a passing port 230b for passing the game ball that has entered the upper prize-winning opening 260 to the rear of the base plate 230 are formed. As shown in FIG. 5, the protrusions 231 and 232 and the protrusions 215 and 216 formed on the first front plate 210 are arranged at different positions on the path of the game ball rolling on the inclined surfaces 213a and 214a. To. Further, the protrusions 233 and 234 and the protrusions 217 and 218 formed on the first front plate 210 are alternately arranged along the path of the game ball rolling on the opening / closing lid 270 as shown in FIG. To.

As shown in FIG. 4, the opening / closing lid 270 has a mountain shape extending upward from the end toward the center. As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the opening / closing lid 270 is located at the center of the first inclined surfaces 271a and 271b inclined downward toward the outside and the first inclined surfaces 271a and 271b, and has an inclination angle. It has a large second inclined surface 272a and 272b, and a curved convex surface 273 that connects the second inclined surface 272a and the second inclined surface 272b and forms the top of the opening / closing lid 270. Further, the opening / closing lid 270 is formed with bent portions 274 bent downward at both ends, and two protruding portions 270a having a semicircular cross section as shown in FIG. 5 are formed on the lower surface. .. By forming the bent portion 274 in this way, the gap between the opening / closing lid 270 and the inclined surfaces 242a and 242b is reduced. Further, the opening / closing lid 270 is inserted through the opening / closing lid opening 230a formed in the base plate 230, but the opening / closing lid 270 is in contact with the opening / closing lid opening 230a at the bent portion 274 and the protrusion 270a. .. By bringing the opening / closing lid 270 into contact with the opening / closing lid opening 230a at a plurality of locations in this way, the opening / closing lid 270 is supported in a stable state, and rattling due to the collision of the game balls can be suppressed. .. Further, the cross section of the portion of the bent portion 274 and the protruding portion 270a that comes into contact with the opening / closing lid opening 230a and protrudes downward is semicircular. As a result, the contact area between the opening / closing lid 270 and the opening / closing lid opening 230a can be reduced, and the opening / closing lid 270 can be smoothly moved.

Further, as shown in FIG. 7A, the opening / closing lid 270 is formed so that the width in the vicinity of the bent portion 274 is wider than the width of the other portions. Specifically, when the opening / closing lid 270 is in the closed position for closing the upper winning opening 260, the protrusion amount L2 of the bent portion 274 of the opening / closing lid 270 from the base plate 230 is larger than the diameter of the game ball. On the other hand, the protrusion amount L1 from the base plate 230 of the opening / closing lid 270 other than the vicinity of the bent portion 274 is equal to or larger than the radius of the game ball and less than the diameter. The opening / closing lid 270 formed in such a shape is connected to the plunger of the opening / closing lid solenoid 261 shown in FIG. 2, and by switching between the on state and the off state of the opening / closing lid solenoid 261, in the front-rear direction. Moving. As shown in FIG. 7A, the opening / closing lid 270 that has moved forward is in a state of being greatly projected from the base plate 230 and covers the upper part of the upper winning opening 260. At this time, the upper prize opening 260 is in a closed state. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 7B, the opening / closing lid 270 that has moved rearward is in a state of slightly protruding from the base plate 230, and opens the upper part of the upper winning opening 260. At this time, the upper prize opening 260 is in an open state.

The flow of the game ball toward the variable winning device 200 when the opening / closing lid 270 protrudes greatly forward and closes the upper large winning opening 260 will be described with reference to FIG. The flow of the game ball shown in FIG. 5 is an example, and the actual flow of the game ball varies. The game ball P1 that has reached the inclined surface 214a of the protrusion 214 toward the variable winning device 200 rolls toward the center of the inclined surface 214a and eventually falls to the opening / closing lid 270. Since the opening / closing lid 270 closes the upper winning opening 260, the game ball P1 cannot enter the upper winning opening 260 and collides with the convex surface 273 of the opening / closing lid 270 to be either left or right. It is sorted in that direction. Further, the game ball P2 that has reached the inclined surface 213a of the protruding portion 213 also rolls toward the center of the inclined surface 213a and eventually falls to the opening / closing lid 270. After that, the game ball P2 collides with the convex surface 273 of the opening / closing lid and is distributed in either the left or right direction. The game balls P1 and P2 distributed to the left roll on the first inclined surface 271a to the left and fall on the inclined surface 242a of the main body portion 240. On the other hand, the game balls P1 and P2 distributed to the right roll on the first inclined surface 271b to the right and fall on the inclined surface 242b of the main body portion 240. In this way, the game balls P1 and P2 that have fallen on the inclined surfaces 242a and 242b flow down the game area provided on the game board 2. In this way, when the opening / closing lid 270 is in the state where the upper prize opening 260 is closed, the game ball heading for the variable winning device 200 flows down the game area without entering the upper prize opening 260. I will go.

As shown in FIG. 7A, the game balls P1 and P2 flowing down the first inclined surface 271a of the opening / closing lid 270 sew a gap between the protrusions 218 and the protrusions 233 that alternately project toward the flow path. While meandering. Similarly, the game balls P1 and P2 flowing down the first inclined surface 271b of the opening / closing lid 270 meander while sewing the gap between the protrusion 217 and the protrusion 234. As a result, the speed of the game balls P1 and P2 flowing down on the opening / closing lid 270 can be slowed down. The game ball P1 rolling on the inclined surface 214a formed on the protrusion 214 shown in FIGS. 5 and 6 also meanders while sewing the gap between the protrusion 216 and the protrusion 232. Similarly, the game ball P2 that rolls on the inclined surface 213a formed on the protrusion 213 also meanders while sewing the gap between the protrusion 215 and the protrusion 231.

On the other hand, when the opening / closing lid 270 is in a state where the upper large winning opening 260 is open, the flow of the game ball toward the variable winning device 200 will be described with reference to FIG. The flow of the game ball shown in FIG. 6 is an example. The game ball P3 that has reached the inclined surface 214a of the protrusion 214 toward the variable winning device 200 rolls toward the center of the inclined surface 214a and eventually falls downward. Similarly, the game ball P4 that has reached the inclined surface 213a of the protruding portion 213 rolls toward the center of the inclined surface 213a and eventually falls downward. Since the opening / closing lid 270 is in a state where the upper winning opening 260 is open, the dropped game balls P3 and P4 enter the upper winning opening 260 and reach the protruding portion 222 formed on the second front plate 220. Fall. The game balls P3 and P4 that have fallen on the protrusion 222 roll toward the center on the inclined surfaces 222a, 222b, and 222c and fall into the recess 223. When falling into the recess 223 in this way, the game balls P3 and P4 are detected by the upper count switch 250. The game balls P3 and P4 that have fallen into the recess 223 are guided backward by the guide piece 225 shown in FIG. 4 and pass through the passage port 230b formed in the base plate 230 as shown in FIG. 7 (b). ..

As shown in FIG. 6, behind the passage port 230b, a warp flow path 251 extending toward the lower left and a discharge path 252 extending toward the lower right are provided. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing the rear configuration of the base plate of the variable winning device, and shows the case of viewing from the arrow VIII-VIII in FIG. As shown in FIG. 8, the variable winning device 200 includes an abbreviated rotating piece 253 and a stage supply solenoid 255 that moves the plunger 255a in the left-right direction by switching between an on state and an off state. Have. The rotating piece 253 has a connecting projection 253b connected to the plunger 255a, and rotates about the rotating shaft 253a by switching between the on state and the off state of the stage supply solenoid 255.

As shown in FIG. 8A, when the stage supply solenoid 255 is in the ON state, the bent surface 253c of the rotating piece 253 faces forward. Further, the lower surface of the warp flow path 251 is located at a position lower than the lower surface of the discharge path 252. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 8A, the game ball P5 that first passes through the passage port 230b falls into the warp flow path 251 and its movement is restricted by the bending surface 253c of the rotating piece 253. As a result, the game ball P5 is held by the rotating piece 253. As shown in FIG. 8B, the game ball P6 that has passed through the passage port 230b following the game ball P5 cannot enter the warp flow path 251 due to the game ball P5 and changes its traveling direction to the right. .. The game ball P6 flows down the discharge path 252 as it is. The discharge passage 252 is provided with a discharge count switch 256, and the game ball passing through the discharge path 252 is detected by the discharge count switch 256. The game ball that has passed through the discharge path 252 is discharged to the outside of the variable winning device 200. When the stage supply solenoid 255 is changed from the on state to the off state while the rotating piece 253 holds the game ball 5, the plunger 255a is used for stage supply as shown in FIGS. 8 (b) to 8 (c). It pops out from the solenoid 255 body. As a result, the rotating piece 253 rotates about the rotating shaft 253a and repels the game ball P5 toward the warp flow path 251. The game ball P5 flowing down the warp flow path 251 moves to the game ball standby unit 797a provided in the middle reel unit 500 through the stage passage 280 formed in front of the rotation display device 300 shown in FIG. ..

(Structure of rotation display device 300)
Next, the details of the rotation display device 300 will be described with reference to FIGS. 9 to 12. As shown in FIG. 9, the rotation display device 300 includes a left reel unit 400, a middle reel unit 500, and a right reel unit 600. The rotation display device 300 is arranged at the center of the variable winning device 200 so as to be visible to the player. FIG. 10 is a perspective view of the middle reel unit. FIG. 11 is an exploded perspective view of the reel device in the middle reel unit. Further, FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining the flow of the game ball entering the winning device 800, and FIG. 12 (a) shows a case where the game ball enters the entrance to the specific area, and FIG. 12 (b) shows the case where the game ball enters the entrance to the specific area. And FIG. 12C shows a case where the game ball enters the normal area entrance / exit. As shown in FIG. 10, the middle reel unit 500 includes a reel device 700 and a winning device 800 provided above the reel device 700.

As shown in FIG. 11, the reel device 700 has a middle reel main body 710 and a game ball transfer device 790. In the reel device 700, the three spacing members 795, 796, and 797 connect the base plate 720 of the middle reel body 710 to the base plate 794 of the game ball transfer device 790, so that the middle reel body 710 is the game ball transfer device. It is integrated with 790. As a result, the framework of the reel device 700 is constructed. The interval holding material 797 is provided with a game ball standby unit 797a on which the game balls flowing down the warp flow path 251 stand by. The game ball transfer device 790 includes a cylindrical outer reel 791 made of a transparent material, a magnetic body 792 attached to the center of the inner wall of the outer reel 791, and a motor for the outer reel that gives a rotational drive to the outer reel 791. It is equipped with a 793 and a non-contact proximity sensor 750 that detects a game ball. The game ball transfer device 790 rotates the outer reel 791 in the direction indicated by the arrow Y1 by driving the outer reel motor 793. As a result, as shown in FIG. 9, the magnetic body 792 attracts the game ball P5 waiting at the game ball standby unit 797a, and conveys the game ball P5 along the circumferential direction at the central portion of the outer reel 791. it can. A proximity sensor 750 is provided on the lower surface of the game ball standby unit 797a. As shown in the enlarged view of FIG. 9, the proximity sensor 750 detects the game ball within the detection range 750a shown by the shaded portion of the game ball standby unit 797a. In the state where the middle reel main body 710 and the game ball conveying device 790 are combined, the inner reel 770 is housed inside the outer reel 791. Since the outer reel 791 is made of a transparent material, the inner reel 770 can be visually recognized through the outer reel 791. Further, the middle reel main body 710 is provided with the reel motor 771 shown in FIG. 2, and the inner reel 770 can be rotated.

The winning device 800 is provided above the reel device 700. As shown in FIG. 10, the winning device 800 drives the winning device main body 810, the distribution unit 820 provided in the winning device main body 810, and the distribution unit 820 to reciprocate in the left-right direction. It has a part motor 830. As shown in FIG. 12, the winning device main body 810 has a normal area entrance 811, a specific area entrance 812, and a normal area entrance 813 arranged along the left-right direction. The normal area entrance 811, the specific area entrance 812, and the normal area entrance 813 are all provided at positions in contact with the outer reel 791 and have a size that allows the game ball to enter. A first discharge path extending from the normal area entrance 811 is formed in the winning device main body 810, and the game ball entering from the normal area entrance 811 is discharged from the winning device 800 through the first discharge path. The normal area switch 811a shown in FIG. 2 is provided in the first discharge path, and is configured to be able to detect a game ball that has entered the normal area entrance 811. A second discharge path extending from the specific area entrance 812 is formed in the winning device main body 810, and the game ball entering from the specific area entrance 812 is discharged from the winning device 800 through the second discharge path. A specific area switch 812a shown in FIG. 2 is provided in the second discharge path, and is configured to be able to detect a game ball that has entered the specific area entrance 812. A third discharge path extending from the normal area entrance 813 is formed in the winning device main body 810, and the game ball entering from the normal area entrance 813 is discharged from the winning device 800 through the third discharge path. The normal area switch 813a shown in FIG. 2 is provided in the third discharge path, and is configured to be able to detect a game ball that has entered the normal area entrance 813.

The distribution unit 820 is arranged in front of the normal area entrance 811, the specific area entrance 812, and the normal area entrance 813. The distribution portion 820 is formed with a right inclined surface 820a facing diagonally forward to the right, a left inclined surface 820b facing diagonally forward to the left, and a passage port 820c through which a game ball can pass. The distribution unit 820 is driven by the distribution unit motor 830 and reciprocates between the right end position closer to the right side shown in FIG. 12 (b) and the left end position closer to the left side shown in FIG. 12 (c). To do. When the distribution unit 820 is located at the center of the winning device 800 as shown in FIG. 12A, the game ball P7 that has been attracted to the center of the outer reel 791 and conveyed upward is transferred to the distribution unit 820. It passes through the formed passage port 820c and enters the specific area entrance 812. The game ball that has entered the specific area entrance 812 is detected by the specific area switch 812a shown in FIG. 2 and is discharged to the outside of the winning device 800. When the distribution unit 820 is located at the right end position closer to the right side of the winning device 800 as shown in FIG. 12B, the game ball P8 attracted to the center of the outer reel 791 and conveyed upward is shaken. It collides with the left inclined surface 820b formed in the branch portion 820, moves to the left along the inclined direction, and enters the normal region entrance 811 formed on the left side of the winning device 800. The game ball P8 that has entered the normal area entrance 811 is detected by the normal area switch 811a shown in FIG. 2 and is discharged to the outside of the winning device 800. When the distribution unit 820 is located at the left end position closer to the left side of the winning device 800 as shown in FIG. 12 (c), the game ball P9 attracted to the center of the outer reel 791 and conveyed upward is shaken. It collides with the right inclined surface 820a formed in the branch portion 820, moves to the right along the inclined direction, and enters the normal region entrance 813 formed on the right side of the winning device 800. The game ball P9 that has entered the normal area entrance 813 is detected by the normal area switch 813a shown in FIG. 2 and is discharged to the outside of the winning device 800.

FIG. 13 shows the distribution part position and the approach period according to the elapsed time. FIG. 13A shows the distribution unit position, which is the position of the distribution unit 820. FIG. 13B shows an approach period according to the area where the game ball enters. At the distribution unit position shown in FIG. 13 (A), the distribution unit 820 moves from the central position P0 shown in FIG. 12 (a) toward the right side, and reaches the rightmost position P3 shown in FIG. 12 (b). Until it reaches, the distribution part position changes at a constant speed. The time required from the central position P0 to the rightmost position P3 may be predetermined as the middle-right movement time (for example, 480 milliseconds). The distribution unit 820 that has reached the right end position P3 stops until the right end standby time (for example, 140 milliseconds) elapses at that position P3. Subsequently, the distribution unit 820 moves from the rightmost position P3 to the left side, and the distribution unit position changes at a constant speed until it reaches the position of the central position P0. The time required to reach the center position P0 from the rightmost position P3 may be predetermined as the right middle movement time (for example, 480 milliseconds). The distribution unit 820 that has reached the central position P0 stops until the central standby time (for example, 100 milliseconds) elapses at that position P0. Next, the distribution unit 820 moves from the central position P0 to the left side, and the distribution unit position changes at a constant speed until it reaches the leftmost position P6. The time required from the central position P0 to the left side position P6 may be predetermined as the middle-left movement time (for example, 480 milliseconds). The distribution unit 820 that has reached the leftmost position P6 stops until the leftmost standby time (for example, 140 milliseconds) elapses at that position P6. After that, the distribution unit 820 moves from the leftmost position P6 to the right side, and the distribution unit position changes at a constant speed until it reaches the position of the central position P0. The time required to reach the center position P0 from the leftmost position P6 may be predetermined as the left middle movement time (for example, 480 milliseconds). The distribution unit 820 that has reached the central position P0 stops at that position P0 until the central standby time elapses, and repeats the operation of moving in the right direction again. When the distribution unit 820 moves from the central position P0 to the right side, the distribution unit 820 reaches the distribution unit origin position by the distribution unit origin sensor 820a when the movement is started. Is detected. In this example, the distribution unit 820 reciprocates in the section between positions P0 to P6 in a cycle of 2400 milliseconds, that is, 2.4 seconds.

Depending on the change in the position due to the movement of the distribution unit 820, which of the normal area entrance 811, the specific area 812, and the normal area 813 the game ball enters also changes. For example, when the distribution unit 820 moves in the right direction from the central position P0 to the rightmost position P3, the game ball is in a specific area during the period from the central position P0 to the right position P1. It is a specific approach confirmation period SK1 in which it is confirmed to enter the entrance 812. In the period until the game ball reaches the position P2 on the right side of the position P1, it becomes the entrance uncertain period SK3 in which it is not determined whether the game ball enters the specific area entrance 812 or the normal area entrances 811 and 813. The period from the position P2 to the rightmost position P3 is the normal approach confirmation period SK2 in which it is confirmed that the game ball enters the normal area entrances 811 and 813. The period during which the distribution unit 820 is stopped at the rightmost position P3 is also the normal approach confirmation period SK2. When the distribution unit 820 moves in the left direction from the rightmost position P3 to the center position P0, the period from the rightmost position P3 to the position P2 is the normal approach confirmation period SK2. Become. In the period from the position P2 to the position P1, the entrance / exit uncertain period is SK3. The period from the position P1 to the center position P0 is the specific approach confirmation period SK1. Similarly, when the distribution unit 820 moves between the central position P0 and the leftmost position P6, the period from the central position P0 to the left side position P4 is the specific approach confirmation period SK1 and is from the position P4. In the period until reaching the position P5 on the left side, the entrance / exit uncertain period is SK3, and in the period from the position P5 to the position P6 at the right end and returning to the position P5, the normal approach confirmation period is SK2, and the position P5 The period from to reach the position P4 is the entrance / exit uncertain period SK3, and the period from the position P4 to the center position P0 is the specific entry confirmation period SK1.

When the game ball enters any of the normal area entrances 811 and 813 in the small hit game state, the upper limit of the number of round games that can be executed in the big hit game state is set to three. On the other hand, when the game ball enters the specific area entrance 812 in the small hit game state, the upper limit of the number of round games that can be executed in the big hit game state is set to 16 times, so that the normal area It is possible to give a privilege that is more advantageous to the player than when the game ball enters any of the entrances 811 and 813. In the small hit game state, it is possible to execute in the big hit game state when the game ball enters either the normal area entrance 811 or 813 and when the game ball enters the specific area entrance 812. Since the maximum number of round games is different, the advantage for the player in the jackpot game state is different. The operating state of the distribution unit 810 is a state in which it is confirmed that the game ball enters the specific area entrance 812 as in the specific approach confirmation period SK1, and an approach in which the game ball enters as in the entrance indeterminate period SK2. It can be divided into a state in which the mouth cannot be determined and a state in which it is confirmed that the game ball enters the normal area entrances 811 and 813 as in the normal approach confirmation period SK3. Here, in the specific approach confirmation period SK1, the ratio of the game ball entering the specific area entrance 812 is the highest, and in the entrance indeterminate period SK2, the ratio of the game ball entering the specific area entrance 812 is the specific entry confirmation period. It is lower than SK1, and in the normal approach confirmation period SK3, the ratio of the game ball entering the specific area entrance 812 is the lowest. As described above, the operating state of the distribution unit 820 may be controlled to a plurality of states having different ratios of the game ball entering the specific area entrance 812. For example, the distribution unit 820 in the specific approach confirmation period SK1 is the first state in which the ratio of the game ball entering the specific area entrance 812 is high, and the distribution unit 820 in the entrance indeterminate period SK2 or the normal entry confirmation period SK3. Is a second state in which the rate at which the game ball enters the specific area entrance 812 is low.

Next, the display of the display monitor 103SG029 in the present embodiment will be described.

In the present embodiment, the main board 11 is mounted on the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in a state of being housed in a board case configured to be openable by the first member and the second member. Further, a display monitor 103SG029 capable of displaying a base value described later is arranged on the board case. The display monitor 103SG029 is connected to the main board 11 and is arranged on the upper part of the board case. That is, the display monitor 103SG029 is arranged in front of the main board 11 in the board case when visually recognizing it. Since the main board 11 cannot be visually recognized when the gaming machine frame 3 is not opened, the front surface when the main board 11 is visually recognized is the back surface side of the gaming board 2 when the gaming machine frame 3 is opened. This is the front when visually recognizing, and is different from the front of the pachinko gaming machine 1. However, the front surface when the main board 11 is visually recognized and the front surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be common.

As shown in FIG. 15A, the display monitor 103SG029 includes a first display unit 103SG029A, a second display unit 103SG029B, a third display unit 103SG029C, and a fourth display unit 103SG029D. The first display unit 103SG029A to the fifth display unit 103SG29E are each composed of seven segments composed of seven segments drawing the character "8" and dots arranged on the lower right side of the seven segments. The first display unit 103SG029A to the fifth display unit 103SG29E can be lit and blinked in various colors such as red, blue, green, yellow, and white, respectively. It is also possible to display these colors in different colors or so-called rainbows while changing them in a very short cycle.

The display control of the display monitor 103SG029 in the feature unit 103SG of the present embodiment is executed by using the areas not subject to the test in the entire area of the ROM 101 and the RAM 102 during the test of the pachinko gaming machine 1. ..

As shown in FIGS. 15 (B) and 15 (C), the display monitor 103SG029 has a base value (during measurement) calculated in a normal state (low accuracy and low base state) for each out 6000 ball in all game states. Base L which is a real-time value) and the first out in all game states Base 1 which is a base value calculated in the normal state (low probability low base state) for every 6000 balls and the second out in all game states It was calculated in the base 2 which is the base value calculated in the normal state (low probability low base state) for each 6000 balls, and in the normal state (low probability low base state) for each out 6000 balls for the third time in all game states. Base 3, which is a base value, can be displayed. The base L, the base 1, the base 2, and the base 3 are displayed on the display monitor 103SG029 as a percentage.

When the base L is actually displayed on the display monitor 103SG029, "b" is displayed on the first display unit 103SG029A and "L." is displayed on the second display unit 103SG029B in order to display the abbreviation "bL." Is displayed, and the upper two digits of the calculated value (values of "00" to "99") are displayed on the third display unit 103SG029C and the fourth display unit 103SG029D. When the base 1 is displayed on the display monitor 103SG029, "b" is displayed on the first display unit 103SG029A and "1." is displayed on the second display unit 103SG029B in order to display the abbreviation "b1." Is displayed, and the upper two digits of the calculated value (values of "00" to "99") are displayed on the third display unit 103SG029C and the fourth display unit 103SG029D. When the base 2 is displayed on the display monitor 103SG029, "b" is displayed on the first display unit 103SG029A and "2." is displayed on the second display unit 103SG029B in order to display the abbreviation "b2." Is displayed, and the upper two digits of the calculated value (values of "00" to "99") are displayed on the third display unit 103SG029C and the fourth display unit 103SG029D. When the base 3 is displayed on the display monitor 103SG029, "b" is displayed on the first display unit 103SG029A and "3." is displayed on the second display unit 103SG029B in order to display the abbreviation "b3." Is displayed, and the upper two digits of the calculated value (values of "00" to "99") are displayed on the third display unit 103SG029C and the fourth display unit 103SG029D.

In the display monitor 103SG029 of the present embodiment, the control of sequentially displaying the base L, the base 1, the base 2, and the base 3 is executed by the control of the main board 11 (CPU 103). For example, the main board 11 executes a control for switching the display of the display monitor 103SG029 in the order of base L → base 1 → base 2 → base 3 at 5-second intervals.

If the gaming machine has a configuration in which any of a plurality of set values having different jackpot winning probabilities (ball output rates) can be set, the display of each base value on these display monitors 103SG029 is pachinko. The display color is different depending on the set value set in the gaming machine 1. Specifically, when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is "1", each base value on the display monitor 103SG029 is displayed in white, and the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is set. When it is "2", each base value on the display monitor 103SG029 is displayed in blue, and when the set value set on the pachinko gaming machine 1 is "3", each base value on the display monitor 103SG029 is displayed in yellow. When the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is "4", each base value on the display monitor 103SG029 is displayed in green, and the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is "4". If it is "5", each base value on the display monitor 103SG029 is displayed in red, and if the set value set on the pachinko gaming machine 1 is "6", each base value on the display monitor 103SG029 is displayed in purple. indicate. Therefore, the clerk of the amusement park can identify the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 only by checking the display color of the display monitor 103SG029 without the CPU 103 executing the setting value changing process described later. ing.

In the present embodiment, the base value is calculated and the calculated base value is displayed on the display monitor 103SG029. However, the present embodiment is not limited to such a configuration, and for example, instead of the base value or In addition, the continuous ratio, the combination ratio, and the like may be calculated and displayed on the display monitor 103SG029.

Further, in this embodiment, a base which is information based on the number of prize balls given is calculated, and the calculated base value is displayed on the display monitor 103SG029, but the present invention is not limited to such a configuration. For example, the display monitor 103SG029 may display the history of the number of prize balls given without calculating the base value.

(Main operation of main board 11)
The main operation in the main board 11 will be described. In the main board 11, when the power supply from the predetermined power supply board is started by turning on the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the game control microcomputer 100 is started, and the CPU 103 executes a predetermined process which is the game control main process. Will be done. At this time, the execution of the game control is started from the beginning of the control code that constitutes the user program stored in the ROM 101. A security check process based on a predetermined security check program may be executed before the execution of the user program is started. Each process on the main board 11 is executed by the CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100. The progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be controlled according to the execution of the process by the CPU 103.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing an example of the game control main process. When the game control main process is started, the CPU 103 makes a power-on setting (step S11). The power-on setting may include interrupt mode setting, stack pointer setting, internal register initial setting, and the like. After step S11, access to the RAM 102 is permitted (step S12).

Following step S12, it is determined whether or not the recovery condition is satisfied (step S13). The recovery conditions may be predetermined as conditions for returning to the state at the time of the previous power supply stop. For example, in step S13, recovery is performed when all three conditions of the RAM clear signal being off, the result of calculating the checksum of the RAM 102 being normal, and the backup flag being on are satisfied. It may be determined that the condition is satisfied. The RAM clear signal is transmitted from the RAM clear switch and is turned on in response to an operation by an employee of the hall (game store) or the like. The checksum of the RAM 102 may be calculated using the stored data in the specific area and compared with the stored checksum so that it can be determined whether the checksum is normal or abnormal. The backup flag stores setting information indicating that it is in the ON state in response to the case where the backup was normally performed when the power supply was stopped last time.

When the recovery condition is satisfied (step S13; Yes), the recovery setting process is executed (step S14), and the recovery flag indicating that the recovery setting process has been executed is set (step S14a). By executing the recovery setting process, the internal state of the game control microcomputer 100 and the like can be returned to the state at the time when the power supply was stopped last time. In the recovery setting process, a setting for transmitting the power failure recovery designation command to the effect control board 12 may be made.

If the recovery condition is not satisfied (step S13; No), the initialization setting process is executed (step S15), and the initialization flag indicating that the initialization setting process has been executed is set (step S14a). ). By executing the initialization setting process, the RAM 102 is initialized (cleared), initial settings for the work area, and the like are performed. However, in the initialization setting process, the area other than the area for storing the performance display information such as the base value as shown in FIG. 14 is cleared in the storage area of the RAM 102, and the performance display information such as the base value is released. It is not cleared and is retained. The initialization setting process may include, for example, a process of setting clear data over the entire work area by block transfer from the beginning of the work area in the RAM 102. In the initialization setting process, settings for transmitting the initialization designation command to the effect control board 12 may be made.

After that, the game control start setting is performed (step S16). As game control start settings, internal settings for specifying the timer interrupt generation interval, settings for starting the generation of random number values by the random number circuit 104, initial settings for the serial communication circuit, initial settings for interrupt processing (for example, priority), etc. are performed. You may be interrupted. After that, the interrupt is enabled (step S17), and the process proceeds to a loop process in which the game random number update process (step S18) and the performance display process (step S19) are repeatedly executed. In the game random number update process, for example, a game random number provided in the game control counter setting unit of the RAM 102 is used, and a part or all of the game random numbers are updated by software. In the performance display processing, for example, the number of game balls entering each winning opening (for example, upper large winning opening, large winning opening, first starting winning opening, second starting winning opening, general winning opening) is totaled. The base value based on the aggregation is calculated, and the calculated base value is displayed on the display monitor 103SG029 (see FIG. 14).

As shown in FIG. 15, in this embodiment, the performance display process is executed separately from the game control timer interrupt process.

FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing an example of game control timer interrupt processing. In the game control microcomputer 100, the game control timer interrupt process is executed by the CPU 103 based on, for example, the interrupt controller receiving an interrupt request from the timer circuit. In the game control timer interrupt processing, switch / sensor processing (step S31), main side error processing (step S32), information output processing (step S33), game random number update processing (step S34), special symbol process processing (step). S35), the normal symbol process process (step S36), the motor control process (step S37), the prize ball process (step S38), and the main side communication control process (step S39) are sequentially executed.

In the switch / sensor processing in step S31, the detection signal (winning detection signal) input from each switch for game ball detection, the detection signal (operation detection signal) input from each switch for operation detection, and various detections. The state of each detection signal such as the detection signal (sensor detection signal) input from the sensor is determined, and the setting is made according to the determination result. In the switch / sensor processing, a setting is made so that the distribution unit origin detection designation command can be transmitted to the effect control board 12 based on the detection signal from the distribution unit origin sensor 820a. For example, the switch / sensor process includes a process of determining whether or not the detection signal from the distribution unit origin sensor 820a capable of detecting the operating state of the distribution unit 820 is in the ON state. In the switch / sensor processing, when the detection signal from the distribution unit origin sensor 820a is determined to be in the ON state, the distribution unit origin detection flag is set to the ON state. The main-side communication control process in step S39 includes a process in which control is performed to send a distribution unit origin detection designation command to the effect control board 12 in response to the case where the distribution unit origin detection flag is on. I just need to be there. Further, in the switch / sensor processing, a setting is made so that the outer reel origin detection designation command can be transmitted to the effect control board 12 based on the detection signal from the outer reel origin sensor 821a. For example, the switch / sensor process includes a process of determining whether or not the detection signal from the outer reel origin sensor 821a is in the ON state. In the switch / sensor processing, when the detection signal from the outer reel origin sensor 821a is determined to be in the on state, the outer reel origin detection flag is set to the on state. The main side communication control process in step S39 includes a process in which control is performed to transmit an outer reel origin detection designation command to the effect control board 12 in response to the case where the outer reel origin detection flag is in the ON state. Just do it. In the switch / sensor processing, a setting is made so that the entrance / exit passage designation command can be transmitted to the effect control board 12 based on the detection signals from the normal area switch 811a, the specific area switch 812a, and the normal area switch 813a. For example, the switch / sensor processing is performed from the normal area switch 811a, the specific area switch 812a, and the normal area switch 813a that can detect the game ball that has passed through the normal area entrance 811, the specific area entrance 812, and the normal area entrance 813. It includes a process of determining whether or not the detection signal is in the ON state. In the switch / sensor processing, when it is determined that any of the detection signals from the normal area switch 811a, the specific area switch 812a, and the normal area switch 813a is in the on state, the detection signal in the on state is detected. Set the entrance / exit detection flag according to the on state. The main-side communication control process in step S39 may include a process in which a control for transmitting an entrance / exit passage designation command to the effect control board 12 is performed according to the entrance / exit passage detection flag in the ON state.

In the error processing on the main side in step S32, it is determined whether or not an abnormal operation has occurred, and a setting is made to notify the occurrence of the abnormal operation. For example, the main side error processing includes processing for determining whether or not an abnormality has occurred, such as a payout error, an abnormality detection error, and a fraud detection error. The payout error is an error related to the payout of the game ball, and may include a prize ball error, a full tank error, a ball out error, and a payout number abnormality error. The prize ball error is an error that causes an abnormal state in which the prize ball payout operation cannot be performed normally. The full tank error is an error caused by the lower plate 91 being full. The ball-out error is an error caused by a shortage of game balls for payout. The payout number abnormality error is an error due to the number abnormality in the payout number of the game balls. The abnormality detection error is an error related to the detection result by various switches and sensors, and may include an illegal winning error, a starting winning abnormality error, and a motor abnormality error. The illegal winning error is an error due to an abnormal detection result of a game ball that has entered a specific winning opening. The start winning error is an error due to an abnormal detection result of the game ball that has entered the start winning opening. The motor abnormality error is an error due to an abnormality detection result of various motors driven by the motor circuit 112. For example, based on the detection signal from the distribution unit origin sensor 820a that detects the origin passage of the distribution unit 820 and the detection signal from the outer reel origin sensor 821a that detects the origin passage of the outer reel 791, the distribution unit motor. Abnormal operation of the 830 or the outer reel motor 793 may be detected. The fraud detection error is an error due to the detection result of fraudulent activity, and may include a vibration error, a switch short circuit error, a magnet error, a photosensor error, and a radio wave error. The vibration error is an error caused by an abnormal detection result of the vibration amount of the pachinko gaming machine 1. A switch short-circuit error is an error caused by an abnormal detection result during the period in which the switch is turned on. A magnet error is an error caused by an abnormal detection result of magnetism. The photo sensor error is an error due to the detection result of abnormal light. A radio wave error is an error caused by an abnormal detection result of radio waves. In the error processing on the main side, for example, a setting for outputting error information data supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be made. The error information data may be output so that the hall management computer can detect it by turning on an external output signal predetermined as a security signal until a predetermined period elapses. In the error processing on the main side, control may be performed to stop the execution of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the generated error. For example, when a fraud detection error occurs, control may be performed to stop the execution of the game.

The information output process in step S33 is a process for outputting data such as jackpot information, start information, probability fluctuation information, and error information supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example. .. The game random number update process in step S34 is a process of updating the game random numbers by software, as in step S18 of the game control main process. The special symbol process processing in step S35 includes control of display operation in the first special symbol display device 4A and second special symbol display device 4B, control of opening / closing operation of the upper large winning opening 260 in the variable winning device 200, and special variable winning ball device. This is a process for controlling the progress of the game based on the special figure game in a predetermined procedure, such as the opening / closing operation control of the big winning opening in 7. The normal symbol process process in step S36 is for controlling the progress of the game based on the normal symbol game, such as controlling the display operation on the normal symbol display 20 and controlling the state of the ball receiving piece on the variable winning ball device 6B, in a predetermined procedure. It is a process of.

The motor control process in step S37 is a process for controlling the operation of various motors driven by the motor circuit 112. For example, in the motor control process, control data can be read from the drive control pattern of the distribution unit motor 830, and a command signal (motor drive signal) corresponding to the distribution unit motor 830 can be output to the motor circuit 112. do it. As a result, the distribution unit 820 is controlled to reciprocate in the section between positions P0 to P6 as shown in FIG. 13A at a specific cycle of 2400 milliseconds, that is, 2.4 seconds. Further, in the motor control process, in the small hit game state, control data is read from the drive control pattern of the outer reel motor 793, and a command signal (motor) corresponding to the outer reel motor 793 is sent to the motor circuit 112. The drive signal) may be output. As a result, when the outer reel 791 is in the small hit game state, it is controlled so that the game ball can be conveyed and produced by rotating once.

Further, in this embodiment, in the motor control process, it is confirmed whether the movable body (in this example, the distribution unit 820 and the outer reel 791) operates normally, and a confirmation operation for positioning the movable body at the origin position is executed. Movable body confirmation operation processing is executed. Although the details will be described later, the confirmation operation of the movable body is executed only once after the power is turned on.

Further, in this embodiment, by executing the movable body confirmation operation process when the power is turned on, the confirmation operation of the movable body (in this example, the distribution unit 820 and the outer reel 791) that operates by driving the motor is executed. However, in parallel, the solenoid 81 for ordinary electric motors, the solenoid 82 for the big winning opening, the solenoid 261 for the open / close lid, and the solenoid 255 for stage supply are checked for the solenoid that repeatedly switches between the on state and the off state. Execute. The confirmation operation for the solenoid is completed before the confirmation operation of the movable body (in this example, the distribution unit 820 and the outer reel 791) is completed (for example, when the confirmation operation is completed and the movement to the origin position is started). To do. With such a configuration, the confirmation operation for the solenoid can be terminated before the confirmation operation is completed (that is, before the determination of the detection signal from various switches is started), which is caused by the influence of the confirmation operation for the solenoid. Winning can be excluded.

The prize ball processing in step S38 is a process for setting the number of prize balls in response to the input of the winning detection signal. The main-side communication control process in step S39 is a process for performing communication control or the like for transmitting a control command from the main board 11 to the sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12.

Next, an example of the switch / sensor processing (S31) in this embodiment will be described. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing an example of switch / sensor processing.

In the switch / sensor processing shown in FIG. 17, is the CPU 103 set with the movable body confirmation operation completed flag indicating that the confirmation operation of the movable body (in this example, the distribution unit 820 and the outer reel 791) has been performed? Check whether or not (step 064IWS001). Then, if the movable body confirmation operation completed flag is not set, the process proceeds to step 064IWS004.

When the movable body confirmation operation completed flag is set, the CPU 103 determines the state of the detection signals from various switches (step 064IWS002), and sets the corresponding switch detection flag based on the determination result (step 064IWS003). ).

In steps 064IWS002 and S003, for example, when it is determined that the detection signal from the normal area switch 811a is in the ON state, the normal area passage detection flag is set and the detection signal from the first start port switch 22A is in the ON state. When it is determined that the signal is on, the first start port passage detection flag is set, and when it is determined that the detection signal of the out switch 690 is in the ON state, the out port passage detection flag is set.

Next, the CPU 103 determines the state of the detection signals from various sensors (step 064IWS004), and sets the corresponding sensor detection flag based on the determination result (step 064IWS005).

In steps 064IWS004 and S005, for example, when it is determined that the detection signal from the distribution unit origin sensor 820a is in the ON state, the distribution unit origin detection flag is set and the detection signal from the outer reel origin sensor 821a is set. When it is determined that it is in the ON state, the outer reel origin detection flag is set, and when it is determined that the detection signal from the magnetic sensor 064IW001 is in the ON state, the magnetic detection flag is set.

In this embodiment, a movable body (in this example, the distribution unit 820 and the outer reel 791) is provided, and a specific winning opening (for example, an entry) that allows entry while the movable body is in operation is provided. A plurality of winning openings including a normal area entrance 811, 813, a specific area entrance 812, an upper large winning opening 260, etc.) are provided. Then, when the initialization setting process is executed after the power is turned on, the confirmation operation of the movable body is executed. Therefore, there may be a case where the game ball enters the winning opening during the confirmation operation of the movable body. That is, the game ball enters the winning opening when the movable body is being confirmed and the movable body is not operated due to the progress of the regular game (for example, the occurrence of a small hit). There is.

Therefore, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 17, when the confirmation operation of the movable body (in this example, the distribution unit 820 and the outer reel 791) is not completed (for example, the confirmation operation is performed after the initial setting process). When it is not started or during the confirmation operation), the status of the detection signals from various switches is not determined. With such a configuration, the prize ball is paid out or the game is advanced (for example, a special figure) based on the fact that the game ball enters the starting winning opening, the large winning opening, etc. during the confirmation operation (that is). You can prevent the game from running).

In addition, in this embodiment, when the confirmation operation of the movable body (in this example, the distribution unit 820 and the outer reel 791) is being executed, the confirmation operation notification is executed to notify that the confirmation operation is in progress. (For example, it is realized by the process of step 064IWS402 described later). Therefore, it is possible to easily recognize that the confirmation operation is being performed.

With these configurations, even if a game ball enters the start winning opening or the large winning opening during the confirmation operation, it is possible to prevent discomfort or distrust that the winning ball is not paid out or the special figure game is not executed. it can. That is, it is possible to prevent the player from giving a sense of discomfort or distrust during the confirmation operation.

On the other hand, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 17, the state of the detection signals from various sensors is determined even during the confirmation operation. With such a configuration, even during the confirmation operation, it is possible to determine the occurrence of an operation abnormality of the distribution unit 820 based on the detection result of the distribution unit origin sensor 820a, notify the occurrence of the operation abnormality, and magnetize. It is possible to determine the occurrence of a magnetic abnormality or notify the occurrence of a magnetic abnormality based on the detection result of the sensor 064IW001. That is, it is possible to prevent the player from giving a sense of discomfort or distrust during the confirmation operation, and it is possible to preferably execute the abnormality notification.

Further, in this embodiment, since the state of the detection signal from various switches is not determined during the confirmation operation, the base value is calculated based on the determination result and the calculation result is displayed. That is, the start information and the like are not output to the hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 based on the determination result. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a difference in information regarding winning between the game machine and the outside of the game machine. That is, it is possible to prevent the player from giving a sense of discomfort or distrust during the confirmation operation, and it is possible to prevent the information regarding the winning from being different between the game machine and the outside of the game machine.

In this embodiment, the game ball is started during the confirmation operation of the movable body by not determining the state of the detection signals from various switches during the confirmation operation of the movable body. Hall management such as payout of prize balls, progress of games (for example, special figure game is executed), calculation of base value, start information, etc. based on entering the winning opening, etc. It is configured so that it will not be output to the computer, but it is not limited to such a configuration, and as a result, the entry of the game ball into the winning opening during the confirmation operation of the movable body becomes invalid. It suffices if it is configured as follows. For example, the state of the detection signals from various switches is determined even during the confirmation operation of the movable body, but when the confirmation operation is in progress, the process of paying out the prize ball and the game proceed based on the determination result. It may be configured not to execute the process, the process of calculating the base value, the process of outputting the start information and the like to the hall management computer.

Next, an example of main-side error processing (S32) in this embodiment will be described. FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing an example of error processing on the main side.

In the main side error processing shown in FIG. 18, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the movable body confirmation operation completed flag is set (step 064IWS101). Then, if the movable body confirmation operation completed flag is not set, the process proceeds to step 064IWS105.

When the movable body confirmation operation completed flag is set, the CPU 103 executes an abnormal winning determination process for determining whether or not an abnormal winning such as an illegal winning error or a starting winning abnormal error has occurred (step 064IWS102). ). In step 064IWS102, for example, it is detected that the game ball has entered at the winning opening in which the game ball cannot enter (for example, the upper large winning opening 260 which is not in the small hit game state and is not controlled in the open state). In this case, it is determined that an abnormal winning has occurred.

Then, when it is determined by the abnormal winning determination process that an abnormal winning has occurred (Y in step 064IWS103), the CPU 103 executes an abnormal winning notification process for notifying that an abnormal winning has occurred (step 064IWS104).

Next, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the magnetic detection flag is set (step 064IWS105), and if it is set, executes a magnetic abnormality notification process for notifying that a magnetic abnormality has occurred (step 064IWS106). ).

Next, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the distribution unit operation abnormality flag indicating that the operation abnormality of the distribution unit 820 has been detected is set (step 064IWS107), and if it is set, distribution is performed. The distribution unit operation abnormality notification process for notifying that the operation abnormality of the unit 820 has occurred is executed (step 064IWS108).

Next, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the outer reel operation abnormality flag indicating that the operation abnormality of the outer reel 791 has been detected is set (step 064IWS109), and if it is set, the outer reel 791 is set. The outer reel operation abnormality notification process for notifying that an operation abnormality has occurred is executed (step 064IWS110).

In this embodiment, there may be a case where the game ball enters the winning opening during the confirmation operation of the movable body (in this example, the distribution unit 820 and the outer reel 791). That is, the game ball enters the winning opening when the movable body is being confirmed and the movable body is not operated due to the progress of the regular game (for example, the occurrence of a small hit). There is.

Therefore, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 18, when the confirmation operation of the movable body (in this example, the distribution unit 820 and the outer reel 791) is not completed (for example, the confirmation operation is performed after the initial setting process). When it is not started or during the confirmation operation), it is configured so that the abnormal winning of the winning opening is not judged.

On the other hand, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 18, even during the confirmation operation, the occurrence of an operation abnormality of the movable body is determined or operated based on the detection result from the sensor corresponding to the movable body. It is possible to notify the occurrence of an abnormality, determine the occurrence of a magnetic abnormality based on the detection result from the magnetic sensor, and notify the occurrence of a magnetic abnormality.

That is, even during the confirmation operation, the abnormality notification can be suitably executed by performing the determination process according to the content of the abnormality instead of ignoring all the abnormalities.

Although not shown in FIG. 18, if the configuration is such that fraud detection errors such as vibration error, switch short circuit error, photosensor error, and radio wave error can be detected, these errors may be detected even during the confirmation operation. Judgment and notification of fraud detection errors are executed.

Next, an example of the performance display process (S19) in this embodiment will be described. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing an example of performance display processing.

In the performance display process shown in FIG. 19, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the movable body confirmation operation completed flag is set (step 064IWS201). Then, if the movable body confirmation operation completed flag is not set, the performance display process is terminated. That is, when the confirmation operation of the movable body (in this example, the distribution unit 820 and the outer reel 791) is not completed, the base value is not calculated and the calculated base value is not displayed.

When the movable body confirmation operation flag is set, the CPU 103 goes to each winning opening (for example, upper large winning opening, large winning opening, first starting winning opening, second starting winning opening, general winning opening). The number of entry of the game ball is totaled, and the base value based on the total is calculated (step IWS202). Then, the CPU 103 displays the calculated base value on the display monitor 103SG029 (step IWS203).

Not limited to the example shown in FIG. 19, the base value is calculated and the calculated base value is used even when the movable body confirmation operation completed flag is not set (for example, when the movable body confirmation operation is in progress). It may be configured to display on the display monitor 103SG029. Even with such a configuration, the detection signal of the out switch 690 corresponding to the out port is not determined in addition to the various switches corresponding to the winning opening during the confirmation operation of the movable body. , The base value does not change.

Next, the movable body confirmation operation process will be described. In the movable body confirmation operation process executed in the motor control process (step S37), the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the movable body confirmation operation completed flag is set (step 064IWS301). If the movable body confirmation operation completed flag is set, it is assumed that the movable body confirmation operation has already been executed, and the process ends. Since this movable body confirmation operation completed flag is not cleared until the RAM is cleared in step S15 in the main process, the CPU 103 will perform the next power-on after executing the movable body confirmation operation process once. The moving body confirmation operation is not executed until the initialization setting process of step S15 is executed. That is, when the CPU 103 executes the recovery setting process in step S14 when the power is turned on, in principle, it does not execute the confirmation operation of the movable body, and the CPU 103 executes the initialization setting process in step S15 when the power is turned on. If this is the case, the movable body confirmation operation is executed only once. However, as an exception, if the power supply is stopped during the confirmation operation of the movable body, then the power supply is started and the recovery setting process is executed, the confirmation operation of the movable body is performed after the recovery setting process is completed. Execute.

If the movable body confirmation operation completed flag is not set in step 064IWS301, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the movable body confirmation operation flag indicating that the movable body confirmation operation is in progress is set (step 064IWS302). .. If the movable body confirmation operation flag is not set, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the initialization flag is set in step S15a of the main process, that is, whether or not the initialization setting process of step S15 is executed when the power is turned on. (Step 064IWS303).

If the initialization flag is not set in step 064IWS303, it is assumed that the recovery setting process of S14 is executed when the power is turned on, and the process ends without executing the confirmation operation of the movable body. For example, in the small hit game state, if a power failure occurs while the movable body (in this example, the distribution unit 820 and the outer reel 791) is in a predetermined operating state, the small hit game state is restarted when the power off is restored. Since it is necessary to keep the movable body (in this example, the distribution unit 820 and the outer reel 791) in a predetermined operating state, when executing the recovery setting process when the power is turned on, the moving body confirmation operation is performed. Do not run.

However, as described above, when the power supply is stopped during the confirmation operation of the movable body, then the power supply is started and the recovery setting process is executed, the movable body confirmation operation completed flag is not set. (N in step 064IWS302), since the moving body confirmation operation flag is set (Y in step 064IWS302), the moving body confirmation operation is executed.

If the initialization flag is set in step 064IWS303, after clearing the initialization flag (step 064IWS304) and causing the movable body (in this example, the distribution unit 820 and the outer reel 791) to perform a predetermined operation. The confirmation operation process data for executing the confirmation operation control to be positioned at the origin position is set (step 064IWS305), the count value is set in the confirmation operation process timer, and the timer count is started (step 064IWS306). Next, the CPU 103 drives a motor (in this example, the distribution unit 820 and the outer reel 791) that operates the movable body (in this example, the distribution unit motor 830) according to the contents of the process data 1 (movable body control execution data 1). And the control of the outer reel motor 793) is executed (step 064IWS307). For example, the drive control pattern of the distribution unit motor 830 is set according to the movable body control execution data 1, and a command signal (motor drive signal) corresponding to the distribution unit motor 830 can be output to the motor circuit 112. To do. Then, the moving body confirmation operation flag is set (step 064IWS308), and the process of transmitting the confirmation operation start designation command is executed (step 064IWS309), and the process ends.

If the movable body confirmation operation flag is set in step 064IWS302, that is, the movable body confirmation operation is in progress, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the recovery flag is set in step S14a of the main process, that is, the power supply. It is determined whether or not the recovery setting process of step S14 has been executed at the time of closing (step 064IWS310).

If the recovery flag is not set in step 064IWS310, the process proceeds to step 064IWS313.

When the recovery flag is set, that is, when the power supply is stopped during the confirmation operation of the movable body, then the power supply is started and the recovery setting process is executed, the CPU 103 resets the recovery flag. At the same time (step 064IWS311), the confirmation operation process data and the confirmation operation process timer are set based on the confirmation operation status stored in the RAM 102 (step 064IWS312). After that, the process proceeds to step 064IWS307.

In this embodiment, when the power supply is stopped during the confirmation operation of the movable body, then the power supply is started and the recovery setting process is executed, the confirmation operation of the movable body is performed after the recovery setting process is completed. Execute. Then, in this case, among the confirmation operations of the movable body composed of a plurality of stages, the stage executed before the power supply is stopped is omitted. For example, if the confirmation operation of the movable body is divided into the first stage, the second stage, the third stage, and the fourth stage, and each stage is executed sequentially, the second stage before the power supply is stopped. If the above is executed, the confirmation operation of the movable body is executed from the third stage after the restoration setting process is completed. In such control, for example, the confirmation operation status information capable of identifying the stage of the confirmation operation of the movable body (or the operating state of the movable body) is stored in the RAM 102 (in this example, the process of step S064IWS323 described later). After the recovery setting process, the confirmation operation process data and the confirmation operation process timer are set based on the confirmation operation status information (corresponding to the process of step S064IWS312 in this example). In the confirmation operation, when a plurality of movable bodies are configured to operate at the same time, the confirmation operation status that can specify the stage (or the operating state of the movable body) for each movable body (that is, the motor). Hold information.

Not limited to the example of this embodiment, when the power supply is stopped during the confirmation operation of the movable body, then the power supply is started and the recovery setting process is executed, the movable body is always started from the first stage. The confirmation operation of may be executed.

In step 064IWS313, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the control based on the process data is completed after setting the confirmation operation process timer to -1 (step 064IWS313) (step 064IWS314). If the control based on the process data is not completed, the confirmation operation status information that can identify the stage of the confirmation operation of the movable body (or the operating state of the movable body) is stored in the RAM 102 (step 064IWS323) and processed. To finish.

When the process data is completed, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the distribution unit origin sensor detection flag is set (step 064IWS315), and if it is not set, sets the distribution unit operation abnormality flag (step 064IWS315). Step 064IWS316). That is, if the distribution unit 820 is not located at the origin position even though the control for executing the confirmation operation of the movable body (in this example, the distribution unit 820 and the outer reel 791) is completed, the distribution unit 820 is shaken. It is determined that an operation abnormality of the branch unit 820 has occurred.

Further, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the outer reel origin sensor detection flag is set (step 064IWS317), and if not, sets the outer reel operation abnormality flag (step 064IWS318). That is, if the outer reel 820 is not located at the origin position even though the control for executing the confirmation operation of the movable body (in this example, the distribution unit 820 and the outer reel 791) is completed, the outer reel It is determined that an operation abnormality of 820 has occurred.

When both the distribution unit origin sensor detection flag and the outer reel origin sensor detection flag are set, that is, control for executing the confirmation operation of the movable body (in this example, the distribution unit 820 and the outer reel 791). Is completed, and when both the distribution unit 820 and the outer reel 791 are located at the origin position, the CPU 103 resets the confirmation operation flag (step 064IWS320) and sets the confirmation operation completed flag (step 064IWS321). Further, the process of transmitting the confirmation operation end designation command is executed (step 064IWS322), and the process is terminated.

After the control based on the process data is completed and it is detected that the distribution unit 820 and the outer reel 791 are located at the origin position, a predetermined period (for example, 5 seconds) elapses, and then the confirmation operation completed flag is set. At the same time, the confirmation operation end specification command may be sent. With this configuration, it is possible to eliminate the winning prize that occurs due to the influence of the confirmation operation.

Further, in this embodiment, the confirmation operation is terminated when the control based on the process data is completed and it is detected that the distribution unit 820 and the outer reel 791 are located at the origin position. The confirmation operation is not limited to such a configuration, for example, the confirmation operation is a specific detection switch in which the RAM clear switch is operated, the ball striking operation handle (operation knob) 30 is operated, and a predetermined period elapses from the start of the confirmation operation. May be configured to end when a specific condition such as detecting a game ball is met. In this case, when the specific condition is satisfied, the control for moving the movable body to the origin position is executed.

FIG. 21 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In the game control microcomputer 100, various effect control commands are transmitted to the effect control board 12 according to the progress state of the game and the execution status of various controls. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte structure, the first byte is MODE data indicating the classification of the command, and the second byte is EXT data indicating the type of the command. The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always set to "1", and the first bit of the EXT data is set to "0". The effect control command and other control commands are not limited to those having a 2-byte configuration, and may be configured with 1 byte or may be configured with a plurality of bytes of 3 bytes or more. The effect control command may be output in synchronization with the effect control INT signal in units of MODE data or EXT data which are 1-byte (8-bit) command data. Alternatively, the effect control command may be transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 in the form of a serial signal.

The command 80XXH is a variation pattern designation command for designating the variation pattern of the special symbol in the special symbol game and the decorative symbol in the rotation display device 300 in response to the start of variation of the special symbol in the special symbol game. The fluctuation pattern specification command is also an effect control command for designating the fluctuation start in the variable display. The subscript H indicates that the display is in hexadecimal. XXH indicates that it is an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be a value arbitrarily set according to the content specified by the effect control command or the content of the notification. In the variation pattern specification command, different EXT data is set according to the variation pattern to be specified. Depending on the fluctuation pattern specified by the fluctuation pattern specification command, the special symbol fluctuation time from the start of fluctuation (variable display) of the special symbol in the special symbol game to the derivation display of the finalized special symbol that is the display result is also It is specified.

The command 8CXXXH is a display result designation command for designating the display result in the variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol game and the decorative symbol in the rotation display device 300. In the display result specification command, different EXT data is set according to the specified display result and the like. For example, the command 8C00H is the first display result specification command that specifies that the display result of the variable display is "missing", and the command 8C01H is the second display that specifies that the display result of the variable display is "hit". It may be a result specification command. The command 8F00H is a symbol confirmation designation command that terminates the variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol game and the decorative symbol in the rotation display device 300, and specifies the confirmation by the stop display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol that is the display result. ..

The command 9000H is an initialization designation command that specifies that the initialization setting process has been executed in step S15 of the game control main process in response to the start of power supply accompanying the power-on of the pachinko game machine 1. The command 9200H is a recovery designation command for designating that the recovery setting process has been executed in step S14 of the game control main process in response to the start of power supply accompanying the power-on of the pachinko game machine 1. The command 9F00H is a customer waiting demo designation command for designating the customer waiting demonstration display.

The command A000H is a jackpot start designation command that specifies the start of the jackpot gaming state. The command A1XXH is a jackpot opening start designation command that specifies that the jackpot of the special variable winning ball device 7 is to be opened in response to the start of each round game in the jackpot gaming state. The command A2XXH is a jackpot opening end designation command that specifies that the jackpot of the special variable winning ball device 7 ends opening in response to the end of each round game in the jackpot gaming state. In the jackpot opening start designation command and the jackpot opening end designation command, different EXT data are set according to the number of times the round game is executed. The command A300H is a jackpot end designation command that specifies the end of the jackpot gaming state.

The command A600H is a small hit opening / closing start designation command for designating the start of the operation of opening / closing the upper large winning opening 260 of the variable winning device 200 in the small hit gaming state. The command A700H is a small hit opening / closing end designation command for designating the end of the operation of opening / closing the upper large winning opening 260 of the variable winning device 200 in the small hit gaming state.

The command AA00H is a confirmation operation start designation command for designating that the confirmation operation of the movable body (in this example, the distribution unit 820 and the outer reel 791) has been started. The command AB00H is a confirmation operation end specification command for designating that the confirmation operation of the movable body (in this example, the distribution unit 820 and the outer reel 791) has been completed. The command AC00H is a distribution unit origin detection designation command that specifies the origin passage detection of the distribution unit 820. For example, the distribution unit 820 reciprocates in the section between positions P0 to P6 in a cycle of 2400 milliseconds, that is, 2.4 seconds. In this case, the distribution unit origin sensor 820a detects the passage of the distribution unit 820 from the origin at a specific cycle of 2.4 seconds, and the distribution unit origin detection designation command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. Will be done. The command AD00H is an outer reel origin detection designation command that specifies the origin passage detection of the outer reel 791. The command AEXXH is an entrance / exit passage designation command for designating the passage detection of the game ball at each entrance of the normal area entrance / exit 811, the specific area entrance / exit 812, and the normal area entrance / exit 813. In the entrance passage designation command, different EXT data is set depending on which entrance the game ball has passed through. For example, the command AE01H is the first entrance passage designation command that specifies the passage detection of the game ball at the normal area entrance 811, and the command AE02H is the second entrance that specifies the passage detection of the game ball at the specific area entrance 812. It is a passage designation command, and the command AE03H is a third entrance passage designation command for designating the passage detection of the game ball at the normal area entrance 813.

The command B100H is a first start opening prize designation command for designating a start winning, which is the first start winning when the game ball enters the first start winning opening. The command B200H is a second start opening prize designation command for designating a start winning, which is a second start winning when the game ball enters the second start winning opening. The command C1XXH is a first hold storage number notification command for notifying the hold storage number as the first special figure hold storage number. The command C2XXH is a second hold storage number notification command for notifying the hold storage number as the second special figure hold storage number. In the first hold storage number notification command and the second hold storage number notification command, different EXT data is set according to each hold storage number.

The command C700H is a large winning opening winning designation command for designating a winning due to the game ball entering the large winning opening of the special variable winning ball device 7 which is in the open state in the big hit game state. The command FFXXXH is an error notification / cancellation designation command that specifies error notification or error cancellation corresponding to the occurrence of various errors. In the error notification / cancellation designation command, different EXT data is set according to the content of the error notification and error cancellation.

FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S35 of the game control timer interrupt process as the special symbol process process. In the special symbol process process, first, the start winning prize determination process is executed (step S101). In the start winning prize determination process, it is determined whether or not the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B are on. At this time, if the first start opening switch 22A is on, the reserved memory number of the special figure game is based on the fact that the game ball has passed (entered) the first start winning opening formed in the winning ball device 6A. A start winning process is performed to update a certain number of reserved special figures. On the other hand, if the second start opening switch 22B is on, the start winning process is performed based on the fact that the game ball has passed (entered) the second start winning opening formed in the variable winning ball device 6B. In the start winning process, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved special figures is set to a predetermined upper limit value (for example, "4"). At this time, if the number of reserved special figures has reached the upper limit, the start winning process is terminated. On the other hand, if the number of special figure hold storage is less than the upper limit value, the special figure hold memory count value which is the stored value of the special figure hold memory counter provided in the predetermined area of the ROM 102 (for example, the game control counter setting unit) is set. Add 1 In this way, the special figure hold memory count value is incremented by 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening and the starting condition of the special figure game is satisfied. Will be updated. After that, a predetermined game random number corresponding to the occurrence of the start winning prize is extracted and stored as hold data in a predetermined area (for example, a special figure hold storage unit) of the RAM 102. After executing the start winning determination process in step S101, any of the processes of steps S110 to S120 is performed according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 102 (for example, the game control flag setting unit). Select and execute.

The special symbol normal processing in step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. In this special symbol normal processing, it is determined whether or not to start the special symbol game by the special symbol display device based on the presence or absence of the reserved data stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 102 such as the special symbol holding storage unit. .. Further, in the special symbol normal processing, based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result, whether or not the display result in the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is "hit" is determined as the display result. Is determined (predetermined) before it is derived and displayed. At this time, in response to the display result being determined to be "hit", the hit flag provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 102 (for example, the game control flag setting unit) is set to the on state. Further, in the special symbol normal processing, a fixed special symbol (either a jackpot symbol or a lost symbol) in the special symbol game by the special symbol display device 4 is set corresponding to the display result of the special symbol in the special symbol game. In the special symbol normal processing, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "1" when the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is determined in advance.

The variation pattern setting process in step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. This variation pattern setting process includes a process of determining the variation pattern to one of a plurality of types based on a pre-determination result of whether or not the variable display result is a "hit". The variable display time of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is set in advance according to the variable pattern. Therefore, by determining the fluctuation pattern in the fluctuation pattern setting process, special symbols and decorative symbols such as the special symbol fluctuation time from the start of the variable display of the special symbol to the derivation of the finalized special symbol that is the variable display result are obtained. The variable display time of is determined. Further, the variable pattern setting process may include a process of determining whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is set to "reach" when the variable display result is "missing". Alternatively, even if the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is determined to be "reach" by determining the variable pattern when the variable display result is "missing" in the variable pattern setting process at a predetermined ratio. Good. Further, the variation pattern setting process may include a process of setting the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B to start the variation of the special symbol. When the variation pattern setting process is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "2".

The special symbol variation process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. In this special symbol change processing, a process for setting the special symbol to be changed in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, and an elapsed time from the start of the change of the special symbol are performed. It includes processing to measure. Then, when the elapsed time from the start of the fluctuation of the special symbol reaches the special symbol fluctuation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "3".

The special symbol stop process in step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In this special symbol stop process, the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B stops the fluctuation of the special symbol, and stops and displays the confirmed special symbol that is the variable display result of the special symbol. The process of making settings is included. Then, it is determined whether or not the hit flag provided in the predetermined area (for example, the game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is turned on. When the hit flag is on, the transmission setting of the small hit open / close start specification command is set as an effect control command for specifying the start of the small hit game state based on the display result of the variable display being "hit". , Update the value of the special figure process flag to "4". If the hit flag is off, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0".

The small hit release preprocessing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. In this small hit opening pre-processing, the stage supply solenoid 255 is switched from the off state to the on state in response to the start of the small hit game state based on the fact that the variable display result is "hit". It suffices if the processing for setting is included. Further, in the small hit opening pre-processing, a process for executing the opening / closing of the upper large winning opening that repeatedly controls the upper large winning opening 260 of the variable winning device 200 into the open state and the closed state in the small hit gaming state is performed. Etc. are included. Further, the small hit opening pre-processing may include a process of setting the drive control pattern of the outer reel motor 793 as the usage pattern based on the start of control to the small hit gaming state. Based on the drive control pattern set at this time, the motor control process is executed in step S37 of the game control timer interrupt process, so that the motor circuit 112 is given a command signal corresponding to the outer reel motor 793. (Motor drive signal) can be output. In this way, for example, the outer reel motor 793 is driven so as to rotate the outer reel 791 once before opening and closing the upper winning opening. In the small hit release pre-processing, the small hit notification standby time is set, and after waiting until the small hit notification standby time elapses, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "4".

The small hit opening process in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “5”. The small hit opening processing includes a process of opening and closing the upper large winning opening of the variable winning device 200 based on the setting in the small hit opening pre-processing. Further, the processing during the opening of the small hit may include a processing for setting the stage supply solenoid 255 from the on state to the off state in response to the end of opening and closing of the upper large winning opening. In addition, in the processing during the opening of the small hit, the motor 793 for the outer reel waits until the arrival waiting time for the game ball to reach the game ball standby unit 797a elapses, and then the outer reel 791 is rotated once. It suffices if the process of setting the drive control pattern is included. Based on the drive control pattern set at this time, the motor control process is executed in step S37 of the game control timer interrupt process, so that the motor circuit 112 is given a command signal corresponding to the outer reel motor 793. (Motor drive signal) can be output. In this way, for example, the outer reel motor 793 is driven so as to rotate the outer reel 791 once after the game ball reaches the game ball standby unit 797a. In the small hit opening process, the game ball approach waiting time, which is the waiting time until the game ball passes through any of the normal area entrance 811, the specific area entrance 812, and the normal area entrance 813, is set, and this game After waiting until the ball approach waiting time elapses, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "6".

The small hit end process in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. In this small hit end process, the big hit game state is determined depending on whether or not the game ball has entered any of the normal area entrance 811, the specific area entrance 812, and the normal area entrance 813 in the small hit game state. It includes a process of determining whether or not a specific game condition is satisfied. Then, when the specific game condition is satisfied and the game is in the big hit game state, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "7" after waiting until the approach notification waiting time elapses. On the other hand, when the small hit game state is terminated without satisfying the specific game condition, the special figure process flag is updated to "0".

The jackpot release preprocessing in step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. This big hit opening pre-processing includes a process of starting execution of a round game in the big hit game state and setting the big winning opening of the special variable winning ball device 7 to be in the open state. In order to start the execution of the round game, different round games are used depending on whether the game ball enters either the normal area entrance 811 or 813 or the specific area entrance 812 in the small hit game state. The maximum number of times is set. When the game ball enters any of the normal area entrances 811 and 813 in the small hit game state, the upper limit of the number of round games is set to three. When the gaming state enters the specific area entrance 812 in the small hit gaming state, the upper limit of the number of round games is set to 16. In this way, when the game ball passes through the specific area entrance 812 in the small hit game state, it corresponds to the upper limit number of round games than when it passes through any of the normal area entrances 811 and 813. The number of executions increases. In the jackpot game state in which the number of round games executed is large, the player is more likely to win more prize balls than in the jackpot game state in which the number of round games executed is small. Therefore, when the game ball passes through the specific area entrance 812 in the small hit game state, the number of executions of the round game in the big hit game state increases, so that the game ball enters the normal area in the small hit game state. It is possible to give a privilege that is more advantageous to the player than when passing through either of the mouths 811 and 813. In the jackpot opening pre-processing, the jackpot notification standby time is set, and after waiting until the jackpot notification standby time elapses, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "8".

The process of opening the jackpot in step S118 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “8”. In this big hit opening process, a process of measuring the elapsed time since the big winning opening of the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened, the measured elapsed time, and the number of game balls detected by the lower count switch 23 are performed. Based on the above, it includes a process of determining whether or not it is time to return the big winning opening from the open state to the closed state. Then, when the large winning opening is returned to the closed state, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "9".

The post-processing after opening the jackpot in step S119 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “9”. In this big hit post-opening process, there is a process of determining whether or not the number of executions of the round game in which the big winning opening of the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened has reached the upper limit, or when the upper limit has not been reached. Includes processing to wait until the next round game is started. Then, when the next round game is started, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "7", while when the number of executions of the round game reaches the upper limit, the value of the special figure process flag is "10". Is updated to.

The jackpot end processing in step S120 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “10”. In this jackpot end processing, the ending corresponding to the period during which the ending effect as the effect operation for notifying the end of the jackpot game state is executed by the effect device such as the image display device 5, the speakers 8L, 8R, and the game effect lamp 9. It suffices if the process of setting the effect waiting time and waiting until the ending effect waiting time elapses is included. Further, the jackpot end process may include a process of setting the game state after the end of the jackpot game state. After the jackpot game state ends, it suffices if it can be controlled to a special game state such as a probability change state or a time saving state. Which special gaming state to control or not to control may be determined according to the determination result of which of a plurality of types of jackpot gaming states are prepared in advance. Alternatively, regardless of the type of jackpot gaming state, which special gaming state to control or not to control may be determined at a predetermined ratio. When the game state is set to the probability change state, the probability change flag provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 102 (for example, the game control flag setting unit) is set to the on state. Further, when the game state is set to the time saving state, the time saving flag provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 102 (for example, the game control flag setting unit) is set to the ON state, and the predetermined area of the RAM 102 (for example, the game control counter setting unit) is set. ) May be set to a predetermined count initial value (for example, "50") corresponding to the upper limit number of fluctuations during the time reduction. The value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0" together with the setting of the game state after the end of the jackpot game state.

FIG. 23 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the fluctuation pattern. In this embodiment, among the cases where the display result of the variable display is "missing", the variable display state of the decorative symbol is "non-reach" which does not become the reach state and "reach" which becomes the reach state. A plurality of fluctuation patterns are prepared in advance corresponding to each case and when the display result of the variable display is "hit". The fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display content is "non-reach" is also referred to as a non-reach fluctuation pattern or a non-reach loss fluctuation pattern. The fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display content is "reach" is also referred to as a reach fluctuation pattern or a reach loss fluctuation pattern. The non-reach fluctuation pattern and the reach fluctuation pattern are included in the loss fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case where the display result of the variable display is “loss”. The fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case where the display result of the variable display is "hit" is also referred to as a hit fluctuation pattern. The hit variation pattern and the reach variation pattern include a normal reach variation pattern in which the reach effect in the normal reach is executed and a super reach variation pattern in which the reach effect in the super reach is executed.

Among the hit variation patterns, the normal reach variation patterns in which the reach effect in the normal reach is executed and the reach effect in the super reach is not executed include the variation patterns PA3-1 to PA3-1-5. In the fluctuation pattern PA3-1-1, the special figure fluctuation time is set to 17,600 milliseconds. In the fluctuation pattern PA3-1-2, the special figure fluctuation time is set to 18200 milliseconds. In the fluctuation pattern PA3-1-3, the special figure fluctuation time is set to 18800 milliseconds. In the fluctuation pattern PA3-1-4, the special figure fluctuation time is set to 19,400 milliseconds. In the variation pattern PA3-1-5, the special figure variation time is set to 20000 milliseconds, that is, 20 seconds. Among the hit variation patterns, the super reach variation pattern in which the reach effect in the super reach is executed after the reach effect in the normal reach is executed includes the variation patterns PA3-2-1 to PA3-2-5. In the fluctuation pattern PA3-2-1, the special figure fluctuation time is set to 57,600 milliseconds. In the fluctuation pattern PA3-2-2, the special figure fluctuation time is set to 58,200 milliseconds. In the fluctuation pattern PA3-2-3, the special figure fluctuation time is set to 58,800 milliseconds. In the fluctuation pattern PA3-2-4, the special figure fluctuation time is set to 59,400 milliseconds. In the fluctuation pattern PA3-2-5, the special figure fluctuation time is set to 60,000 milliseconds.

In this way, the fluctuation patterns PA3-1 to PA3-1-5 are set so that the special figure fluctuation time is included in the range of 2400 ms, that is, 2.4 seconds from 17600 ms to 20000 ms. ing. The variation patterns PA3-2-1 to PA3-2-5 are set so that the special figure variation time is included in the range of 2400 ms, that is, 2.4 seconds from 57600 ms to 60,000 ms. 2400 milliseconds, that is, 2.4 seconds, is equal to the period in which the distribution unit 820 reciprocates in the section between positions P0 to P6. By preparing a plurality of fluctuation patterns in which the special figure fluctuation time differs at intervals shorter than the cycle in which the distribution unit 820 reciprocates, the game ball enters the normal region entrance 811 and the specific region entrance in the small hit game state. It suffices to reduce the possibility that the ratio of entering either 812 or the normal area entrance 813 is biased, and to secure a fair game. It should be noted that the ratio of whether the game ball enters the normal region entrance 811, the specific region entrance 812, or the normal region entrance 813 in the small hit game state is made different depending on the determination ratio of the fluctuation pattern. Good.

In the variation pattern setting process executed in step S111 of the special symbol process process, the variation that becomes the usage pattern is obtained by comparing the random number value for determining the variation pattern with the determination value preset in the variation pattern determination table. The pattern is determined. The variation pattern determination table includes a hit variation pattern determination table used when the display result of the variable display is "hit" and a loss variation pattern determination table used when the display result of the variable display is "miss". Includes. In the variation pattern determination table, a determination value to be compared with a random number value for determining the variation pattern may be assigned to a single or a plurality of variation patterns. The CPU 103 may compare the random number value for determining the fluctuation pattern with the determination value, and determine the variation pattern to be used according to the determination result of which determination value range includes the random number value.

(Main operation of the effect control board 12)
The main operation of the effect control board 12 will be described. In the effect control board 12, when the power supply from the predetermined power supply board is started by turning on the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the effect control CPU 120 is activated and a predetermined process that is the effect control main process is executed. Each process on the effect control board 12 is executed by the effect control CPU 120. It is possible to control the progress of the effect in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the execution of the process by the effect control CPU 120.

FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing an example of the effect control main process. When the effect control main process is started, the effect control CPU 120 executes the initialization process (step S51). In the initialization process of step S51, for example, the storage area in the RAM 122 is cleared, various initial values are set, and the CTC (counter / timer circuit) register that generates a timer interrupt for effect control is set. After executing the initialization process, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on (step S52). The timer interrupt flag is set to the ON state when a timer interrupt for effect control occurs. When it is determined that the timer interrupt flag is on (step S52; Yes), after clearing the timer interrupt flag to turn it off (step S53), command analysis processing (step S54), and sub-side error processing. (Step S55), the effect control process process (step S56), and the effect random number update process (step S57) are sequentially executed, and then the process returns to step S52. Each process executed in steps S54 to S57 is included in the timer interrupt process for effect control. If it is determined that the timer interrupt flag is off (step S52; No), the process returns to step S52 and waits without executing the processes of steps S53 to S57. The effect control CPU 120 can execute an interrupt process for command reception in addition to the timer interrupt process for effect control, and sends an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15 to the I / O 125. It suffices if it can be obtained from the input port of. The effect control command acquired at this time may be temporarily stored in a reception command buffer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, for example. In the command analysis process of step S54, it is determined whether or not the effect control command has been received, and if it is received, the setting and control corresponding to the received command are performed.

In the command analysis process of step S54, for example, as shown in FIG. 25, it is determined whether or not the confirmation operation start designation command is received (step 064IWS401), and if it is received, the effect control CPU 120 , A notification during the confirmation operation (for example, a voice indicating that the confirmation operation is being performed from the speakers 8L and 8R) for notifying that the confirmation operation of the movable body (the distribution unit 820 and the outer reel 791 in this example) is being executed. Output) is executed. Further, it is determined whether or not the confirmation operation end designation command is received (step 064IWS403), and if it is received, the effect control CPU 120 ends the notification during the confirmation operation.

In the present embodiment, when the confirmation operation of the movable body (in this example, the distribution unit 820 and the outer reel 791) is executed, the notification during the confirmation operation is executed, so that the confirmation operation is performed. It can be easily recognized. Therefore, even if the game ball enters the start winning opening, the large winning opening, or the like during the confirmation operation, it is possible to prevent a sense of discomfort or distrust that the winning ball is not paid out or the special figure game is not executed. That is, it is possible to prevent the player from giving a sense of discomfort or distrust during the confirmation operation.

In the initialization process of step S51, the initial operation is executed for the movable members that control the operation on the side of the effect control board 12, such as the left reel unit 400, the middle reel unit 500, and the right reel unit 600 of the rotation display device 300. Initial operation control for the effect may be performed. The initial operation control for production may be executed in the initialization process of step S51 regardless of whether the initialization designation command or the recovery designation command from the main board 11 is received. When the RAM 122 of the effect control board 12 is backed up by the backup power supply, when the initialization designation command from the main board 11 is received, the initial operation control for effect is executed, while the effect control board 11 is used. When the recovery specification command is received, it is not necessary to execute the initial operation control for production.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 may be configured such that the jackpot winning probability (ball output rate) changes according to the set value. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 having such a configuration, the jackpot winning probability (ball output rate) is obtained by using the display result determination table (winning probability) according to the set value in the special symbol normal processing of the special symbol process processing. ) Is changing. The set value consists of 6 stages from 1 to 6, with 6 having the highest payout rate, and the smaller the value in the order of 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 the lower the payout rate. That is, when 6 is set as the set value, the advantage is highest for the player, and the smaller the value in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 is, the lower the advantage is. In other words, as for the set value, 6 which is the largest value is the most disadvantageous value for the amusement park side, and the smaller the value in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 is the more advantageous value for the amusement park side. Become.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 having such a configuration, the set value can be changed after the power is turned on, and when the set value is changed, the initial setting process (step S15) is executed. Therefore, when the set value is changed, the confirmation operation of the movable body (in this example, the distribution unit 820 and the outer reel 791) is executed.

In this embodiment, a movable body operated by a motor or a solenoid (for example, an opening / closing lid 270 and a distribution unit 820 provided in the variable winning device 200, an outer reel 791, a ball receiving piece of the variable winning ball device 6B, A special winning opening (such as the large winning opening door of the special variable winning device 7) is provided, and a specific winning opening (for example, the normal area entrance 811 or 813) that allows the game ball to enter while the movable body is operating is provided. A specific area entrance 812, an upper large winning opening 260, etc.) are provided, but in addition to such a configuration, a winning opening that allows the game ball to enter when the game ball passes through a predetermined operating area. May be provided. Such a configuration will be described with reference to FIGS. 26 to 30 as a modification.

FIG. 26 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in the modified example. In the modified example shown in FIG. 26, the winning unit 151SG700 is provided in the right game area.

As shown in FIG. 27, the winning unit 151SG700 is mainly composed of a rear unit 151SG700B attached to the game board 2 from the rear and a front unit 151SG700A (not shown) attached to the game board 2 from the front. It is configured in.

As shown in FIG. 28, an opening 151SG700a is formed at the upper end of the winning unit 151SG700, and a game ball can enter the winning unit 151SG700 through the opening 151SG700a. A first game ball flow path 151SG711 and a second game ball flow path 151SG712 are formed in the winning unit 151SG700 so that the game ball that has entered the winning unit 151SG700 can flow down from the opening 151SG700a.

A first branch portion 151SG711a at which the first branch path 151SG711b branches from the first game ball flow path 151SG711 is provided upstream of the first game ball flow path 151SG711, and is provided in the middle stream of the first game ball flow path 151SG711. The portion is provided with a second branch portion 151SG711c at which the second branch path 151SG711d branches from the first game ball flow path 151SG711. Further, a third branch portion 151SG711e at which the third branch path 151SG711f branches from the first game ball flow path 151SG711 is provided in the downstream portion of the first game ball flow path 151SG711.

A special variable winning ball device 151SG701 is provided below the winning unit 151SG700. The special variable winning ball device 151SG701 includes a large winning opening door that is opened and closed by driving a solenoid 151SG082, and forms a large winning opening that changes between an open state and a closed state depending on the large winning opening. The large winning opening is formed so as to open upward at the lower part of the winning unit 151SG700. The large winning opening door can be slid back and forth between a closed position where the large winning opening is closed by driving the solenoid 151SG082 and an open position where the large winning opening is opened.

In the special variable winning ball device 151SG701, when the solenoid 151SG082 is in the ON state, the large winning opening door opens the large winning opening, making it easier for the game ball to pass (enter) the large winning opening. On the other hand, when the solenoid 151SG082 is in the off state, the large winning opening door closes the first large winning opening, and the game ball cannot pass (enter) the first large winning opening. In this way, the first prize opening changes into an open state that is advantageous for the player who can easily pass (enter) the game ball and a closed state that is disadvantageous to the player because the game ball cannot pass (enter). In addition, instead of the closed state in which the game ball cannot pass (enter) the large winning opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially open state in which the game ball does not easily pass (enter) the large winning opening may be provided.

The game ball that has flowed down the first game ball flow path 151SG711 and the second game ball flow path 151SG712 to the special variable winning ball device 151SG701 will pass through the large winning opening if the large winning opening is open. If the big prize opening is closed, it flows down on the big winning opening door toward the first out opening. The game ball that has passed (entered) the large winning opening is detected by the first counting switch 151SG023A by passing through the first count switch 151SG023A provided in the large winning opening. The game ball that has passed through the first count switch 023A is detected by the second count switch 151SG023B or the third count switch 151SG023C, and then guided to the back side of the game board 2 and discharged.

Further, as shown in FIG. 28, a communication port communicating with the first game ball flow path 151SG711 side and the out flow path 151SG714 side is formed below the general electric winning opening, and the first game ball flow. A part of the game ball flowing down the road 151SG711 passes through the communication port and flows down toward the out flow path 151SG714.

A first link mechanism 151SG720 and a second link mechanism 151SG730, which will be described later, are provided on the back side (rear unit 151SG700B) of the game board 2, and an out flow path 151SG714 is formed on the back side of the game board 2. There is not enough space for it. Therefore, the out flow path 151SG714 is formed on the front side (front unit 151SG700A) of the game board 2.

The first branch portion 151SG711a has a closed position in which the game ball is closed so that the game ball cannot enter the first branch path 151SG711b by driving the first link mechanism 151SG720 described later, and the game ball can enter the first branch path 151SG711b. A first swing member 151SG702 that can swing between the open position and the open position is provided. The closed position in the first swing member 151SG702 is a position where the first swing member is retracted from the first game ball flow path 151SG711 so as not to obstruct the game ball flowing down the first game ball flow path 151SG711. The open position in 151SG702 means that the game ball that flows down the first game ball flow path 151SG711 is received and the game ball is projected onto the first game ball flow path 151SG711 so that the game ball can be guided toward the first branch path 151SG711b. The position.

Further, in the second branch portion 151SG711c, the game ball can enter the second branch road 151SG711d and the closed position where the game ball is closed so as not to be able to enter the second branch road 151SG711d by the drive of the second link mechanism 151SG730 described later. A second swing member 151SG703 that can swing between the open position and the open position is provided. The closed position of the second swing member 151SG703 is a position of retracting from the first game ball flow path 151SG711 so as not to obstruct the game ball flowing down the first game ball flow path 151SG711, and the second swing member The open position in 151SG703 means that the game ball that flows down the first game ball flow path 151SG711 is received and the game ball is projected onto the first game ball flow path 151SG711 so that the game ball can be guided toward the second branch path 151SG711d. The position.

Further, the third branch portion 151SG711e is provided with a slide member 151SG704 as an ordinary electric accessory. The slide member 151SG704 projects to the first game ball flow path 151SG711 by driving the solenoid 151SG081 to receive the game ball and guide the game ball to the third branch path 151SG711f, and the first game ball flow path. It is provided so as to be slidable in the front-rear direction between a retracted position that does not hinder the flow of the game ball in the first game ball flow path 151SG711 by retracting from 151SG711. That is, the third branch road 151SG711f is in a state in which the game ball cannot enter or is difficult to enter when the slide member 151SG704 is located in the retracted position, and the game ball enters when the slide member 151SG704 is located in the protruding position. It is possible or easy to enter.

In this way, the game ball flowing down the first game ball flow path 151SG711 can enter any of the first game ball flow path 151SG711, the first branch path 151SG711b, the second branch path 151SG711d, and the third branch path 151SG711f. It has become. Of these, the game ball that has entered the first branch road 151SG711b wins a prize in the first start winning opening B formed by the first branch road 151SG711b, and the first start opening B switch provided in the first branch road 151SG711b. Detected by 151SG022B. The game ball that has entered the second branch road 151SG711d wins a prize in the second start winning opening formed by the second branch road 151SG711d, and is detected by the second start opening switch 151SG022C provided in the second branch road 151SG711d. Will be done.

As shown in FIG. 28, the game ball after being detected by the first start port B switch 151SG022B and the second start port switch 151SG022C flows down the out flow path 151SG714 provided on the right side of the winning unit 151SG700. .. Then, the game ball flowing down the out flow path 151SG714 including the game ball flowing in from the first game ball flow path 151SG711 was formed at the lower end of the winning unit 151SG700 (the most downstream part of the out flow path 151SG714). By entering the second out port, it is detected by 151SG041B and then discharged toward the back side of the game board 2. Since the second out port is provided in the winning unit 151SG700 as shown in FIG. 28, only the game ball flowing down the right game area 151SG002R (the game ball flowing down in the winning unit 151SG700) can enter. It is an out mouth.

That is, the second out switch 151SG041B can detect the game ball flowing down the out flow path 151SG714 after winning the first start winning opening B or the second starting winning opening, while the first starting winning opening A. The winning game ball cannot be detected.

Further, the game ball that has entered the third branch road 151SG711f wins a prize in the general electric winning opening formed by the third branch road 151SG711f, and is detected by the fourth count switch 151SG023D provided in the third branch road 151SG711f. Will be done. The game ball after being detected by the fourth count switch 151SG023D enters the back side of the game board 2 via the third branch path 151SG711f.

On the back side of the game board 2 that can be entered via the third branch road 151SG711f, a fifth count switch 151SG023E and a sixth count switch 151SG023F capable of detecting a game ball are arranged side by side on the left and right sides. A distribution member 151SG025 is provided. The distribution member 151SG025 regulates the entry of the game ball into the sixth count switch 151SG023F (detection of the game ball by the sixth count switch 151SG023F) by moving left and right by driving the solenoid 151SG086, and also regulates the entry of the game ball to the fifth count switch 151SG023E. The first guidance state for inducing the entry into (detection of the game ball by the fifth count switch 151SG023E) and the entry of the game ball into the fifth count switch 151SG023E (detection of the game ball by the fifth count switch 151SG023E) are regulated. At the same time, it is possible to change to the second induction state that induces the approach to the sixth count switch 151SG023F (detection of the game ball by the sixth count switch 151SG023F).

The game ball that has entered the fifth count switch 151SG023E from the third branch path 151SG711f (detected by the fifth count switch 151SG023E) has a first swing by driving the first link mechanism 151SG720 (see FIG. 29). The member 151SG702 is moved from the closed position to the open position. The game ball after driving the first link mechanism 151SG720 is discharged by flowing down the back side of the game board 2, and the first link mechanism 151SG720 swings first based on the flow down of the game ball. The member 151SG702 is moved from the open position to the closed position.

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 29A and 29B, the first link mechanism 151SG720 is a mechanism built into the rear unit 151SG700B, and is mainly a first link member 151SG721 and a second link. It is composed of a member 151SG722, a third link member 151SG723, a fourth link member 151SG724, and a fifth link member 151SG725.

Of these, the first link member 151SG721 is arranged below the fifth count switch 151SG023E, and one end on the front side is formed in a shape capable of receiving a game ball, and the other end on the rear side is the second link. It is interlockably connected to the lower end of the member 151SG722. Further, the first link member 151SG721 can swing in the vertical direction by a pivot axis facing the left-right direction (not shown).

The second link member 151SG722 is a rod-shaped member having an elongated length in the vertical direction, and is provided so as to be slidable in the vertical direction. Then, one end on the rear side of the third link member 151SG723 is interlockably connected to the upper end of the second link member 151SG722, and the other end on the front side of the third link member 151SG723 is connected to the other end of the fourth link member 151SG724. A fifth link member 151SG725 is interlockably connected to one end on the rear side and the other end on the front side of the fourth link member 151SG724.

Therefore, as shown in FIGS. 29 (A) and 29 (B), the first link member 151SG721 swings by receiving the game ball that has passed through the fifth count switch 151SG023E at one end (the other end faces upward). When the second link member 151SG722 slides upward, the third link member 151SG723, the fourth link member 724, and the fifth link member 151SG722 are linked to the upward slide movement of the second link member 151SG722. The link member 151SG725 operates, and the operation of the fifth link member 151SG725 moves the first swing member 151SG702 from the closed position to the open position.

When the game ball flows down from one end of the first link member 151SG721, the second link member 151SG722 slides downward due to the restoring force of the spring 151SG726 provided between the rear unit 151SG700B and the second link member 151SG722. .. At this time, the third link member 151SG723, the fourth link member 724, and the fifth link member 151SG725 operate in conjunction with the downward slide movement of the second link member 151SG722, and the fifth link member 151SG725 operates. 1 The swing member 151SG702 moves from the open position to the closed position.

Further, the game ball that has entered the sixth count switch 151SG023F from the third branch path 151SG711f (detected by the sixth count switch 151SG023F) closes the second swing member 151SG703 by driving the second link mechanism 151SG730. Move from to the open position. The game ball after driving the second link mechanism 151SG730 is discharged by flowing down the back side of the game board 2, and the second link mechanism 151SG730 swings second based on the flow down of the game ball. The moving member 151SG703 is moved from the open position to the closed position.

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 30A and 30B, the second link mechanism 151SG730 is a mechanism built into the rear unit 151SG700B, and is mainly a first link member 151SG731 and a second link. It is composed of a member 151SG732, a third link member 151SG733, a fourth link member 151SG734, and a fifth link member 151SG735.

Of these, the first link member 151SG731 is arranged below the fifth count switch 151SG023E, and one end on the front side is formed in a shape capable of receiving the game ball, and the other end on the rear side is the second link. It is interlockably connected to the lower end of the member 151SG732. Further, the first link member 151SG731 can swing in the vertical direction by a pivot axis facing the left-right direction (not shown).

The second link member 151SG732 is a rod-shaped member having an elongated length in the vertical direction, and is provided so as to be slidable in the vertical direction. Then, one end on the rear side of the third link member 151SG733 is interlockably connected to the upper end of the second link member 151SG732, and the other end on the front side of the third link member 151SG733 is connected to the other end of the fourth link member 151SG734. A fifth link member 151SG735 is interlockably connected to one end on the rear side and the other end on the front side of the fourth link member 151SG734.

Therefore, as shown in FIGS. 29 (A) and 29 (B), the first link member 151SG731 swings by receiving the game ball that has passed through the fifth count switch 151SG023E at one end (the other end faces upward). When the second link member 151SG732 slides upward, the third link member 151SG733, the fourth link member 724, and the fifth link member 151SG732 are linked to the upward slide movement of the second link member 151SG732. The link member 151SG735 operates, and the operation of the fifth link member 151SG735 moves the first swing member 151SG702 from the closed position to the open position.

When the game ball flows down from one end of the first link member 151SG731, the second link member 151SG732 slides downward due to the restoring force of the spring 151SG736 provided between the rear unit 151SG700B and the second link member 151SG732. .. At this time, the third link member 151SG733, the fourth link member 734, and the fifth link member 151SG735 operate in conjunction with the downward slide movement of the second link member 151SG732, and the fifth link member 151SG735 operates. 1 The swing member 151SG702 moves from the open position to the closed position.

In the modified example shown in FIGS. 26 to 30, a non-electric variable winning device that changes from a winning difficult state to a winning possible state when the game ball passes through the operating region is provided. Specifically, when the game ball passes through the fifth count switch 151SG023E, it is possible to win a prize from a difficult-to-win state (realized by the position of the first swing member 151SG702 in the closed position) (first swing member 151SG702). When the first start winning opening B or the game ball passes through the sixth count switch 151SG023F, it is difficult to win (the second swinging member 151SG703 is positioned in the closed position). It is provided with a second starting winning opening that changes from a winning state (realized by the second swing member 151SG703) to a winning state (realized by the position of the second swinging member 151SG703 in the open position). Hereinafter, such a non-electric variable winning device will also be referred to as a non-electric accessory.

When the configuration of such a modified example is provided, a notification means capable of notifying the occurrence of an abnormal winning to the non-electric variable winning device may be provided. The notification means notifies the occurrence of abnormal winning when the number of winnings to the non-electric variable winning device exceeds the winning allowable number. Specifically, as a notification of the occurrence of an abnormal winning, a control of outputting an error sound and a control of displaying an image showing the error content on the image display device 5 are performed.

In addition, the permissible number of winnings for determining the occurrence of abnormal winnings in the non-electric variable winning device is a predetermined number ("0" or "in this example") when the power is turned on or when the game ball passes through the operating region. 2 ”) may be set.

In addition, if the game ball passes through the operating region while the movable body (distribution unit 820 and outer reel 791 in this example) is probabilistically changing after the power is turned on, the permissible number of winnings should not be set. May be good. For example, since the state of the detection signals from various switches is not determined during the confirmation operation, the permissible number of winnings is not set based on the determination result. With such a configuration, it is possible to invalidate the fact that the game ball has passed through the operating region during the probabilistic movement of the movable body, and it is possible to preferably notify the occurrence of an abnormality even with respect to the non-electric variable winning device.

As described above, in this embodiment, the gaming machine is a gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a small hit gaming state or a big hit gaming state) that is advantageous to the player, and is at least in an advantageous state. Variable means (for example, an opening / closing lid 270 and a distribution unit 820 provided in the variable winning device 200, an outer reel 791, a ball receiving piece of the variable winning ball device 6B, and a special variable winning device 7) that operate when controlled. A big prize opening door, etc.) and a variable means control means that controls the variable means (for example, a part where the CPU 103 executes a motor control process (step S37), a part where a big hit opening process (step S118) is executed, etc.) And pass detection means (for example, normal area switches 811a, 813a, specific area switch 812a, upper count switch 250, second start port switch 22B, lower count switch 23, first start) that can detect that the game medium has passed. A mouth switch 22A, a general winning mouth switch 689, etc.) and a granting means (for example, the CPU 103 can process a prize ball (step S38)) capable of imparting a game value based on the detection when the passage is detected by the passage detecting means. A part to be executed) and a game control means (for example, the CPU 103) that can control the progress of the game based on the detection when the passage is detected by the passage detection means (for example, the CPU 103 executes a special symbol process process (step S35)). The game machine is different from the storage means (for example, RAM 102) that can retain the information generated when controlling the game even if the power supply to the game machine is stopped, and the passage detection means. Specific detection means (for example, distribution unit origin sensor 820a, outer reel origin sensor 821a, magnetic sensor 064IW001, etc.) capable of detecting that is in a specific state, and an abnormality capable of notifying that the game machine is in an abnormal state. The notification means (for example, the portion where the CPU 103 executes steps 064IWS104, S106, S108, S110) is provided, and the passage detecting means is the first passing detecting means (for example, the first starting port switch 22A, the general winning port switch 689). And the second passage detecting means (for example, the normal area switches 811a and 813a, the specific area switch 812a, and the upper count switch) that the game medium can easily pass through by operating the variable means unlike the first passing detecting means. 250, the second start port switch 22B, the lower count switch 23, etc.), and the variable means control means is at least a description of the storage means. When the contents of the memory are initialized, it is possible to perform confirmation operation control that causes the variable means to execute the confirmation operation (for example, the part where the effect control CPU 120 executes step 064IWS402), and the confirmation operation control is performed. When the confirmation operation is being controlled, the confirmation operation notification means (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes the movable body confirmation operation process in step S37) is further provided, and the granting means confirms. If the passage is detected by the passage detection means while the operation control is being performed, the game value is not added based on the detection (for example, the state of the detection signals from various switches is determined during the confirmation operation). (Steps 064IWS001 to S003), the prize ball is not paid out based on the determination result), so that the game control means is used when the passage is detected by the passage detection means while the confirmation operation control is being performed. Since the progress of the game is not controlled based on the detection (for example, the state of the detection signals from various switches is not determined during the confirmation operation (steps 064IWS001 to S003), the special figure game is executed based on the determination result. The abnormality notification means includes a first abnormality notification (for example, an abnormality winning notification) that notifies that the game machine is in an abnormal state based on the detection result of the passage detection means, and a specific detection means. Based on the detection result, it is possible to execute the second abnormality notification (for example, magnetic abnormality notification, distribution part operation abnormality notification, outer reel operation abnormality notification, etc.) for notifying that the game machine is in an abnormal state, and the first. Since the abnormality notification is not executed when the confirmation operation control is being performed (for example, the abnormality winning determination process is not executed during the confirmation operation (steps 064IWS101 to S104)), the abnormality notification is executed based on the determination result. Since the second abnormality notification can be executed while the confirmation operation control is being performed (for example, the state of the detection signals from various sensors is determined even during the confirmation operation (step 064IWS004). ~ S005), magnetic abnormality notification, distribution unit operation abnormality notification, and outer reel operation abnormality notification can be executed based on the determination result (steps 064IWS105 to S110)). Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from giving a sense of discomfort or distrust during the confirmation operation control, and it is possible to preferably execute the abnormality notification.

Further, in this embodiment, when the gaming machine is a gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a small hit gaming state or a big hit gaming state) that is advantageous to the player, and is controlled to at least an advantageous state. Variable means (for example, an opening / closing lid 270 provided in the variable winning device 200, a distribution unit 820, an outer reel 791, a ball receiving piece of the variable winning ball device 6B, a large winning opening door of the special variable winning device 7, etc. ), The variable means control means for controlling the variable means (for example, the part where the CPU 103 executes the motor control process (step S37), the part where the jackpot opening process (step S118) is executed, etc.), and the game medium. Passage detection means capable of detecting passage (for example, normal area switches 811a, 813a, specific area switch 812a, upper count switch 250, second start port switch 22B, lower count switch 23, first start port switch 22A, general A winning opening switch 689 or the like) and a granting means (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes the winning ball process (step S38)) that can give a game value based on the detection when the passing is detected by the passing detecting means. A game control means (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes a special symbol process process (step S35)) capable of controlling the progress of the game based on the detection when the passage is detected by the passage detection means. A storage means (for example, RAM 102) that can retain information generated when controlling a game even if the power supply to the game machine is stopped, and a predetermined value related to passage based on the detection result of the passage detection means. (For example, the part where the CPU 103 executes the performance display process (step S19)) and the display capable of displaying specific information based on the calculation result of the calculation means. Means (for example, display monitor 103SG029) and output means capable of outputting a signal related to passage to the outside of the game machine based on the detection result of the passage detection means (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes information output processing (step S33)). The passage detecting means is different from the first passing detecting means (for example, the first starting port switch 22A, the general winning opening switch 689, etc.) and the variable means, which is different from the first passing detecting means. Second passage detecting means (for example, normal area switches 811a, 813a, specific area switch 812a, upper count switch 250, second start port switch 2) that facilitates passage of the medium. 2B, lower count switch 23, etc.), and the variable means control means can perform confirmation operation control to cause the variable means to execute the confirmation operation at least when the stored contents of the storage means are initialized. Yes (for example, the part where the effect control CPU 120 executes step 064IWS402), and when the confirmation operation control is being performed, the confirmation operation notification means (for example, the CPU 103) that can notify that the confirmation operation control is being performed A portion for executing the movable body confirmation operation process in step S37) is further provided, and if the passage is detected by the passage detection means while the confirmation operation control is being performed, the granting means plays a game based on the detection. Since no value is given (for example, the state of the detection signals from various switches is not determined during the confirmation operation (steps 064IWS001 to S003), the prize ball is not paid out based on the determination result). If the passage is detected by the passage detecting means while the confirmation operation control is being performed, the progress of the game is not controlled based on the detection (for example, the detection signals from various switches during the confirmation operation). Since the state of is not determined (steps 064IWS001 to S003), the special figure game is not executed based on the determination result), so that the display means is passed by the pass detection means when the confirmation operation control is being performed. When it is detected, specific information is not displayed based on the detection (for example, the state of the detection signals from various switches is not determined during the confirmation operation (steps 064IWS001 to S003), so the base is based on the determination result. The value is not calculated or the calculation result is not displayed), and the output means is based on the detection when the passage is detected by the passage detection means while the confirmation operation control is being performed. Since the signal is not output to the outside of the game machine (for example, the state of the detection signal from various switches is not determined during the confirmation operation (steps 064IWS001 to S003)), the start information and the like are output to the outside of the pachinko game machine 1 based on the determination result. It will not be output to the hall management computer installed in.) Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from giving a sense of discomfort or distrust during the confirmation operation control, and it is possible to prevent the information regarding passage from being displaced between the game machine and the outside of the game machine. be able to.

Further, the specific detection means includes a special detection means (for example, a distribution unit origin sensor 820a, an outer reel origin sensor 821a, etc.) capable of specifying the operating state of the variable means, and the variable display control means detects the special detection means. Confirmation operation control is performed according to the situation (for example, confirmation operation of the distribution unit 820 and the outer reel 791 is executed according to the detection status of the distribution unit origin sensor 820a and the outer reel origin sensor 821a), and the abnormality notification means is When the detection status of the special detection means is a special situation (for example, when the control based on the confirmation operation process data is completed, the distribution unit origin sensor 820a or the outer reel origin sensor 821a may be positioned at the origin position. It is possible to execute the second abnormality notification (for example, the distribution unit operation abnormality notification and the outer reel operation abnormality notification) when it is not detected). Therefore, the confirmation operation can be preferably executed.

Further, a predetermined detection means (out switch 690) capable of detecting a game medium not detected by the passage detection means is provided, and the calculation means is determined based on the detection result of the predetermined detection means and the detection result of the passage detection means. (For example, the base value is calculated for each out 6000 balls), and when the game medium is detected by the predetermined detection means while the confirmation operation control is being performed, the calculation is performed based on the detection. (For example, the state of the detection signals from various switches is not determined during the confirmation operation (steps 064IWS001 to S003), and the number of out balls for calculating the base value does not increase). Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from giving a sense of discomfort or distrust during the confirmation operation control, and it is possible to prevent the information regarding passage from being displaced between the game machine and the outside of the game machine. be able to.

Further, a plurality of variable means are provided, a special detection means is provided corresponding to the plurality of variable means, and the plurality of variable means are provided as a confirmation operation corresponding to the plurality of variable means. (For example, the distribution unit 820 and the outer reel 791 execute a confirmation operation in which the detection state of the distribution unit origin sensor 820a and the outer reel origin sensor 821a is turned on. To do). Therefore, it can be confirmed that the operation of the plurality of variable means and the detection by the special detection means provided corresponding to the plurality of variable means can be performed without any abnormality.

Further, when the power supply is received after the power supply is stopped, the recovery means (for example, the CPU 103 is set to recover) that can execute the recovery process for recovering to the state before the power supply is stopped based on the stored contents of the storage means. The storage means can store the operation state information (for example, the confirmation operation status information) that can specify the operation state of the variable means, and the recovery means is in the recovery process. The operating state of the variable means is restored based on the operating state information (for example, the portion where the CPU 103 executes steps 064IWS310 to S312). Therefore, it can be confirmed that the operation of the variable means and the detection by the special detection means provided corresponding to the variable means can be performed without any abnormality.

Further, the storage means can store information (for example, a movable body confirmation operation flag) that can identify that the confirmation operation is being controlled when the power supply is stopped while the confirmation operation control is being performed. , The variable means control means confirms even when the stored contents of the storage means are not initialized when the power supply is stopped during the confirmation operation control or when the power supply is received after the power supply is stopped. It is possible to control the operation (for example, even when the initialization setting process is not executed and the recovery setting process is executed, if the movable body confirmation operation flag is set, the movable body confirmation operation can be performed. It is executed. See FIGS. 15, 20, etc.). Therefore, even if the power supply is stopped while the confirmation operation control is being performed, the confirmation operation control can be preferably performed when the power supply is received after the power supply is stopped.

Further, the confirmation operation of the variable means is composed of a plurality of stages (for example, the first to fourth stages), and the variable means control means supplies power when the power supply is stopped during the confirmation operation control. When the power is supplied after the power supply is stopped, it is possible to perform the confirmation operation control for executing the confirmation operation of the variable means from the same stage as before the power supply is stopped (for example, the CPU 103 performs steps 064IWS310 to S312). The part to be executed. If the second stage is completed before the power supply is stopped, the third stage is started). Therefore, even if the power supply is stopped while the confirmation operation control is being performed, the confirmation operation control can be preferably performed when the power supply is received after the power supply is stopped.

Further, it is provided with a setting means that can be set to any one of a plurality of setting values having different probabilities of being controlled in an advantageous state, and when the setting value is changed by the setting means, the stored contents of the storage means are stored. At the same time as being initialized, probability variation operation control is performed by the variable means control means (for example, when the setting change process is executed when the power is turned on, the initialization setting process is executed after the setting change process is completed. When the initialization setting process is executed, the movable body confirmation operation process is executed.) With such a configuration, it can be confirmed that the operation of the variable means and the detection by the special detection means provided corresponding to the variable means can be performed without any abnormality.

Further, the confirmation operation of the variable means has elapsed a predetermined period from the start of the confirmation operation when a specific condition is satisfied (for example, when the RAM clear switch is operated or when the ball striking operation handle (operation knob) 30 is operated. At that time, it may be terminated when a specific detection switch detects a game ball, etc.). With such a configuration, the confirmation operation of the variable means can be preferably terminated.

Further, an operating area (for example, the sixth count switch 151SG023F) through which the game medium can pass when the variable means operates, and a state in which the game medium can pass from the impassable state when the game medium passes through the operating area. (For example, the second start winning opening in which the second swing member 151SG703 moves to the open position) and the allowable number of passages (for example, "2") when the game medium passes through the operating region. A settable passage allowance setting means and an excess notification means for notifying the occurrence of abnormal passage when the number of passages to the special variable passage means exceed the passage allowance (for example, non-electric accessory abnormal winning notification is executed). The passage allowance setting means does not set the pass allowance number when the game medium passes through the operating region while the probability variation operation control is being performed (for example, various types during the confirmation operation). Since the state of the detection signal from the switch is not determined, the permissible number of winnings is not set based on the determination result). With such a configuration, it is possible to preferably notify the occurrence of an abnormality.

1 Pachinko game machine 2 Game board 11 Main board 12 Production control board 100 Game control microcomputer 103 CPU
120 Production control CPU
200 Variable winning device 260 Upper large winning opening 300 Rotating display device 791 Outer reel 793 Outer reel motor 811, 813 Normal area entrance 812 Specific area entrance 811a, 813a Normal area switch 812a Specific area switch 820 Distribution part 820 Branch origin sensor 830 Sorting motor

Claims (1)

It is a game machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player.
A variable means that operates at least when controlled to the advantageous state,
Variable means control means for controlling the variable means and
Passage detection means that can detect that the game medium has passed,
When the passage is detected by the passage detection means, a granting means capable of imparting a game value based on the detection, and
A game control means capable of controlling the progress of a game based on the detection when the passage is detected by the passage detection means.
A storage means that can retain information generated when controlling a game even if the power supply to the game machine is stopped for a predetermined period of time.
Unlike the passage detection means, a specific detection means capable of detecting that the game machine is in a specific state and a specific detection means.
Equipped with an abnormality notification means capable of notifying that the game machine is in an abnormal state,
The passage detecting means includes a first passing detecting means and a second passing detecting means in which the game medium is easily passed by operating the variable means unlike the first passing detecting means.
The variable means control means can perform confirmation operation control for causing the variable means to execute a confirmation operation at least when the stored contents of the storage means are initialized.
Further, a confirmation operation notification means capable of notifying that the confirmation operation control is being performed when the confirmation operation control is being performed is further provided.
When the passage is detected by the passage detection means while the confirmation operation control is being performed, the granting means does not impart the game value based on the detection.
If the passage detection means detects the passage while the confirmation operation control is being performed, the game control means does not control the progress of the game based on the detection.
The abnormality notification means is
A first abnormality notification that notifies that the game machine is in an abnormal state based on the detection result of the passage detecting means, and a second abnormality notification that the game machine is in an abnormal state based on the detection result of the specific detection means. Abnormality notification can be executed,
The first abnormality notification is not executed when the confirmation operation control is being performed, and the first abnormality notification is not executed.
The second abnormality notification is a gaming machine characterized in that it can be executed when the confirmation operation control is being performed.

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