JP2021052847A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of appropriately detecting that a game regarding a non-electric accessory is fraudulent when the game fraudulent.SOLUTION: When a game is performed normally, rightward shooting is performed continuously during a jackpot game, two game balls as a first closing winning number enter a first open non-electric accessory, and the first non-electric accessory is closed following it. When the first non-electric accessory is closed regardless of whether the first non-electric winning ball number is less than "2", trouble of some kind may have occurred in an opening/closing mechanism of the first non-electric accessory. When the first non-electric accessory is shifted from an open state to a closed state (S461: YES), a Pachinko machine determines whether the first non-electric winning number is less than "2" (S467).SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 39

Description

The present invention relates to a game machine including a non-electric accessory.

Conventionally, there are known game machines equipped with non-electric accessories that are mechanically operated regardless of electrical control, unlike ordinary electric accessories and special electric accessories that are electrically controlled and operated. Patent Document 1 discloses a gaming machine provided with a sensor for detecting that a non-electric accessory is open, and electrically controls whether or not the non-electric accessory is open by electrical control according to the detection result of the sensor.

JP-A-2018-191715

The timing at which the non-electric accessory operates during the game varies depending on the game specifications. Therefore, if the detection result of the sensor is simply used, it may be difficult to determine whether the operation of the non-electric accessory is due to a normal game or an illegal game.

An object of the present invention is to provide a game machine capable of appropriately detecting when a game related to a non-electric accessory is illegal.

The game machine according to the present invention is an ordinary electric accessory configured to be mutually operable in a first state in which the game ball is difficult or impossible to win and a second state in which the game ball is easier to win than the first state. When the game ball passes through a specific area, which is a specific area of the winning passage, which is a passage through which the game ball winning the ordinary electric accessory can pass, the game ball operates from the first state to the second state, and the above-mentioned A non-electric accessory that operates from the second state to the first state when a specified number of prizes are won in the second state, and a non-electric accessory that detects the winning of a game ball to the non-electric accessory. When the detection means and the non-electric accessory are operated from the second state to the first state, the winning of the game ball to the non-electric accessory detected by the non-electric accessory winning detection means is described. It is provided with a means for determining the number of winnings to determine whether the number is less than the specified number.

For example, when the ball is clogged near the entrance of the non-electric accessory, the winning of the game ball to the non-electric accessory may not be detected normally. The gaming machine according to the present invention determines whether or not the winning of the game ball to the non-electric accessory is less than the specified number when the non-electric accessory operates from the second state to the first state. This identifies whether the non-electric accessory is operating normally. Therefore, the gaming machine according to the present invention can appropriately detect when the game related to the non-electric accessory is illegal.

The game machine includes an operation detecting means for detecting whether the non-electric accessory is in the first state or the second state, and the winning number determining means is the non-electric accessory by the operation detecting means. When it is detected that the object has operated from the second state to the first state, the winning of the game ball to the non-electric accessory detected by the non-electric accessory winning detecting means is less than the specified number. You may judge whether it is.

Since the game machine includes an operation detecting means, it can be determined whether or not the non-electric accessory has operated from the second state to the first state according to the detection result of the operation detecting means. Therefore, the gaming machine can make a determination by the winning number determination means by electrical control.

The game machine includes a specific passage detecting means for detecting a game ball that has passed through the specific area, and the winning number determining means is described after the game ball that has passed through the specific area is detected by the specific passage detecting means. Whether the number of winnings to the non-electric accessory detected by the non-electric accessory winning detecting means during the period from the second state to the operation of the non-electric accessory to the first state is less than the specified number. May be judged.

When the game ball that has passed through the specific area is detected by the specific notification detecting means, it indicates that the non-electric accessory operates from the first state to the second state. The game machine determines the number of prizes for the non-electric accessory from the detection of the game ball passing through the specific area by the specific passage detection means until the non-electric accessory operates from the second state to the first state. Based on this, the judgment process is performed. Thereby, the number of winnings to the non-electric accessory in the second state after the non-electric accessory operates from the first state to the second state can be accurately specified.

The game machine operates the ordinary electric accessory from the first state to the second state due to the passage port through which the game ball passes and the game ball passing through the passage port, and the first state. An error occurs depending on the normal hit game execution means for executing the normal hit game that is operated from the second state to the first state when a predetermined condition is satisfied in the two states and the judgment result by the winning number determination means. The notification means for notifying the above is provided with an error notification execution means for executing the notification operation, and the error notification execution means continues the notification operation until the next time the normal hit game is executed by the normal hit game execution means. May be executed.

In the game specification in which the non-electric accessory can be operated from the first state to the second state triggered by the execution of the normal hit game, if a problem occurs in the operation of the non-electric accessory, the normal hit game is executed next time. The same problem can occur when it is done. Since the game machine continues the notification operation until the next normal hit game is executed, even if a problem occurs in the operation of the non-electric accessory, the problem occurs until the next normal hit game is executed. It is possible to encourage the hall clerk and the like to perform work such as solving the problem.

It is a front view of the pachinko machine 1. It is a front view of the game board 2. It is a timing chart which shows the basic operation such as electric chew during a jackpot game. It is a timing chart which shows the basic operation such as electric chew during a jackpot game. It is a timing chart which shows the basic operation such as electric chew during a jackpot game. It is a front view of the winning opening unit 20. It is a figure which shows the internal structure of the winning opening unit 20. It is a figure which shows the internal structure of the winning opening unit 20. It is a figure which shows the internal structure of the winning opening unit 20. It is explanatory drawing which shows the flow which the 1st non-electric accessory 17 switches between a closed state and an open state. It is explanatory drawing following FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the flow which the 2nd non-electric accessory 18 switches between a closed state and an open state. It is explanatory drawing which shows the operation which the 1st non-electric operation sensor 81 detects the shielding plate 173E. It is explanatory drawing which shows the operation which the 1st non-electric gear sensor 85 detects the shielding plate 176D. 6 is a time chart showing the relationship between the output signal of the first non-electric operation sensor 81 and the output signal of the first non-electric gear sensor 85. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of the pachinko machine 1. It is a conceptual diagram which shows the 1st ordinary hit relation information storage area of a RAM 52. It is a conceptual diagram of the first ordinary symbol determination table stored in ROM 53. It is a time chart which shows the opening pattern and the distribution part operation pattern of the 1st electric chew 13. It is a conceptual diagram of the first variation pattern determination table stored in ROM 53. It is a flowchart of the main processing performed on the main board 41. It is a flowchart of the first ordinary symbol processing performed in the main processing. It is a flowchart of the first permissible number determination processing performed in the 1st ordinary symbol processing. It is a flowchart of the first ordinary electric accessory processing performed in the main processing. It is a flowchart following FIG. It is a flowchart of the 2nd non-electricity excess winning judgment processing performed in the 1st ordinary electric accessory processing. It is a flowchart of the second ordinary symbol processing performed in the main processing. It is a flowchart of the 2nd ordinary electric accessory processing performed in the main processing. It is a flowchart of the 3rd ordinary symbol processing performed in the main processing. It is a flowchart of the 3rd ordinary electric accessory processing performed in the main processing. It is a flowchart of the 4th ordinary symbol processing performed in the main processing. It is explanatory drawing explaining the detail of the jackpot game end command. It is a flowchart of the 4th ordinary electric accessory processing performed in the main processing. It is a flowchart of the non-electric accessory processing performed in the main processing. It is a flowchart of the confirmation switch detection processing performed in the non-electric accessory processing. It is a flowchart of the non-electric opening processing performed in the non-electric accessory processing. It is a flowchart of the first non-electric prize processing performed in the non-electric accessory processing. It is a flowchart of the second non-electric prize processing performed in the non-electric accessory processing. It is a flowchart of the first non-electric closing process performed in the non-electric accessory processing. It is a flowchart of the second non-electric closing process performed in the non-electric accessory processing. It is a flowchart of the first non-electrical closure determination processing performed in the non-electric accessory processing. It is a time chart explaining the timing when the 1st non-electric accessory 17 should shift from an open state to a closed state. It is a flowchart of the sub-control board processing performed in the sub-control board 58. It is a flowchart following FIG. 43. This is a list of non-electric accessory error notifications.

Hereinafter, the pachinko machine 1 which is the first embodiment of the gaming machine according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. First, the mechanical configuration of the pachinko machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2. In the following description, the front side, the back side, the upper side, the lower side, the left side, and the right side of FIG. 1 are referred to as the front side, the rear side, the upper side, the lower side, the left side, and the right side of the pachinko machine 1, respectively. The pachinko machine 1 is a so-called general electric service type gaming machine equipped with a second-class non-electric accessory in addition to a plurality of ordinary electric accessories. The technology disclosed in the present application can be applied to a game machine having various game specifications such as an old type 1 type, an old type 2 type, a type 1 type 2 type mixed type, and a normal machine type.

As shown in FIG. 1, a game board 2 is provided in the upper half of the pachinko machine 1. The game board 2 has a substantially square plate shape in front view (see FIG. 2), and its front surface is protected by a front frame 10 holding a transparent glass plate. An upper plate 5 is provided at the lower part of the game board 2. The upper plate 5 supplies a metal game ball to the game ball launcher 37 (see FIG. 16) and receives a prize ball. An operation button 9 operated by the player is provided on the upper surface of the upper plate 5. Immediately below the upper plate 5, a lower plate 6 for receiving a prize ball is provided. On the right side of the lower plate 6, a launch handle 7 for adjusting the launch of the game ball is provided. The launch handle 7 is provided so that the player can rotate the launch handle 7. When the player rotates the launch handle 7 to perform the launch operation, the launch device has a strength corresponding to the rotation angle of the launch handle 7. A game ball is launched by 37. Speakers 48 are provided at the left and right corners of the upper part of the front frame 10. A logo display unit 36 capable of displaying the "TOYOMARU" logo indicating the manufacturer of the pachinko machine 1 is provided between the left and right speakers 48. An illumination member such as an LED is provided inside the logo display unit 36, and the logo can be displayed in various colors.

As shown in FIG. 2, a substantially circular game area 4 surrounded by a guide rail 3 is formed on the front surface of the game board 2. The guide rail 3 is formed on the left side of the game area 4. A center decoration 8 for executing various effects is provided in the substantially center of the game area 4. The game ball launched by the game ball launching device 37 is guided to the game area 4 by the guide rail 3 and flows down in the game area 4. A game ball launched with a firing intensity less than a predetermined intensity flows down the left side of the center decoration 8, and a game ball launched with a firing intensity equal to or higher than a predetermined intensity flows down the right side of the center decoration 8. Hereinafter, firing the game ball so that the game ball flows down the left side of the center decoration 8 is "left-handed", and firing the game ball so that the game ball flows down the right side of the center decoration 8 is "right". It is called "hit".

The center decoration 8 mainly includes a display screen 28. The display screen 28 is arranged substantially in the center of the upper part of the center decoration 8. The display screen 28 is composed of, for example, an LCD or the like, and can display various numbers, characters, and the like. The display screen 28 can execute the notification effect. In the notification effect, after changing the effect symbol (not shown), which is a symbol for the effect, the combination of the effect symbols indicating the result of the first ordinary hit determination, which will be described later, is confirmed and displayed to determine the first ordinary hit determination. It is a production that notifies the player of the result.

A gate 11 through which a game ball can pass is provided below the center decoration 8. The gate 11 is an operating gate of the first ordinary symbol. On the right side of the center decoration 8, a winning opening unit 20 which is a unit component in which a plurality of winning openings are integrally provided is provided. The winning opening unit 20 includes a first electric chew 13, a first non-electric accessory 17, and a second non-electric accessory 18. The first electric chew 13 is one of the electric tulips (hereinafter referred to as "electric chew") provided as an ordinary electric accessory (an accessory that changes the size of the winning opening based on the result of the ordinary hit determination). .. The first electric chew 13 is provided above the winning opening unit 20. The first electric chew 13 includes an opening / closing member 131 that opens and closes the entrance of the first electric chew 13. The game ball flowing through the first flow path 201 (see FIG. 6) provided in the upper part of the winning opening unit 20 becomes the first electric chew 13 only when the entrance of the first electric chew 13 is opened by the opening / closing member 131. You can win a prize. The first electric chew 13 is an operating port of the fourth ordinary symbol.

The first non-electric accessory 17 is provided at a substantially central portion of the winning opening unit 20. The first non-electric accessory 17 is configured as a winning opening for the second type non-electric accessory. The second type non-electric accessory is an accessory other than the electric accessory (the accessory operated by electric power), and when the game ball wins a prize in a specific winning opening other than the winning opening or a specific gate. It is an accessory that operates when it passes. That is, the inlet of the first non-electric accessory 17 is not electrically opened and closed by a solenoid or the like, but is mechanically opened and closed. In the present embodiment, only when the first non-electric accessory 17 is in the open state, the game ball flowing through the fifth flow path 205 (see FIG. 6) provided in the central portion of the winning opening unit 20 is the first non-electric. You can win a prize in the character 17. The first non-electric accessory 17 may have a configuration in which the game ball can be won even in the closed state where the entrance is closed, and the game ball can be won more easily in the open state than in the closed state. .. The first non-electric accessory 17 also functions as an operating port for the second ordinary symbol.

The second non-electric accessory 18 is provided at the lower part of the winning opening unit 20. The second non-electric accessory 18 is also configured as a winning opening for the second type non-electric accessory. In the present embodiment, only when the second non-electric accessory 18 is in the open state, the game ball flowing through the seventh flow path 207 (see FIG. 6) provided in the lower part of the winning opening unit 20 is the second non-electric accessory. You can win the item 18. The second non-electric accessory 18 may be configured such that the game ball can be won even in the closed state where the entrance is closed, and the game ball can be easily won in the open state than in the closed state. .. The second non-electric accessory 18 does not function as a working port of a normal symbol. Hereinafter, when the first non-electric accessory 17 and the second non-electric accessory 18 are collectively referred to, they are simply referred to as non-electric accessories.

A second electric chew 14 is provided substantially below the center of the winning opening unit 20. The second electric chew 14 is an operating port of the third ordinary symbol. A third electric chew 15 is provided at the lower left of the second electric chew 14. Like the first electric chew 13, the third electric chew 15 is an operating port of the fourth ordinary symbol. A fourth electric power chew 16 is provided at the lower right of the second electric power chew 14. The Shikoku Electric Power Chu 16 does not function as an operating port for a normal symbol. Each of the second electric power chew 14, the third electric power chew 15, and the fourth electric power chew 16 includes opening / closing members 141, 151, 161 like the first electric power chew 13. Only when the opening / closing members 141, 151, 161 of the second electric chew 14, the third electric chew 15, and the fourth electric power chew 16 are opened, the game ball becomes the second electric power chew 14, the third electric power chew 15, and the third electric power chew 15. You can win the 4th Electric Power Chu 16. Hereinafter, when the first electric power chew 13, the second electric power chew 14, the third electric power chew 15 and the fourth electric power chew 16 are collectively referred to, they are simply referred to as electric power chews. Each opening / closing member 131, 141, 151, 161 of the electric chew is opened / closed by a solenoid. The electric chew can win a prize in the game ball even in the closed state in which the opening / closing members 131, 141, 151, 161 are closed, and the closing state is achieved by opening the opening / closing members 131, 141, 151, 161. It may be configured so that the game ball is easier to win.

In addition to the above, the game area 4 is provided with an out port 19, various illumination members, other winning ports, a game nail (not shown), and the like. The out port 19 is provided at the lower part of the game board 2. Among the game balls flowing down the game area 4, the game balls that have flowed down to the lower part of the game area 4 without winning any of the electric chew, the non-electric accessory, and the other winning openings are after passing through the out opening 19. It is discharged to the outside of the game area 4.

In the game area 4, since each game member is arranged as described above, the left-handed game ball is more likely to pass through the gate 11 than the right-handed game ball. In addition, a right-handed game ball is more likely to win an electric chew and a non-electric accessory than a left-handed game ball. It is difficult for a left-handed game ball to win an electric chew or a non-electric accessory. Therefore, the player advances the game by hitting right during the jackpot game described later, and advances the game by hitting left in other cases.

A symbol display unit 24 is provided at the lower right of the game board 2. The symbol display unit 24 includes a first ordinary symbol display unit, a second ordinary symbol display unit, a third ordinary symbol display unit, a fourth ordinary symbol display unit, a first ordinary symbol storage number display LED, and a second ordinary symbol storage number display. It includes an LED, a third ordinary symbol storage number display LED, and a fourth ordinary symbol storage number display LED. The 1st to 4th ordinary symbol display units are each composed of 1 7-segment LED, and the 1st to 4th ordinary symbols indicating the result of the 1st to 4th ordinary hit determination are displayed by turning on and off the LED. The first to fourth ordinary symbol storage number display LEDs display the number of reserved balls (so-called “number of reserved balls”), which are game balls for which the result of the first to fourth ordinary hit determination has not yet been displayed. The number of reserved balls related to the first ordinary symbol is called the first reserved ball number. The number of reserved balls related to the second ordinary symbol is called the second reserved ball number. The number of reserved balls related to the third ordinary symbol is called the third reserved ball number. The number of reserved balls related to the fourth ordinary symbol is called the fourth reserved ball number. In the following, when the first to fourth ordinary symbols are collectively referred to, they are simply referred to as ordinary symbols.

A game example of the pachinko machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 3 to 5. In the pachinko machine 1, the game is started by left-handed, and the first hit random number is acquired when the game ball passes through the gate 11. Based on the acquired first hit random number, the first ordinary hit determination is performed. In the pachinko machine 1, the probability of being determined to be a hit in the first ordinary hit determination (hereinafter, referred to as "first ordinary hit probability") is about 1/150. The probability of first normal hit may be lower or higher than about 1/150. Hereinafter, what is determined to be a hit by the first ordinary hit determination is also referred to as "first ordinary hit". In the present embodiment, the number of game balls that have passed through the gate 11 (maximum number of first reserved balls) that can hold the first normal collision determination and store random numbers is "4".

In the pachinko machine 1, there are two types of first normal hit games in which the first electric chew 13 is opened, "large balls" and "small balls". In the pachinko machine 1, other electric chews and non-electric accessories are continuously opened when the game ball wins a prize in the first electric chew 13 in the first ordinary hit game. In the pachinko machine 1, a game in which an electric chew and a non-electric accessory are continuously opened is called a “big hit game”. The total number of prize balls paid out in the jackpot game is higher when the jackpot game is performed triggered by the execution of the first ordinary hit game of the big hit ball. More than when a game is played.

With reference to FIGS. 3 and 4, a jackpot game that is performed triggered by the execution of the first normal hit game of the jackpot will be described. As shown in FIG. 3, when the first normal collision determination is performed when the game ball passes through the gate 11, the first normal symbol displayed on the first normal symbol display unit of the symbol display unit 24 changes. To start. In synchronization with the fluctuation of the first ordinary symbol, the notification effect is performed by the display screen 28, the speaker 48, and the like. Of the fluctuations of ordinary symbols, the fluctuation in which the symbol indicating the hit is confirmed and displayed is called the hit fluctuation, and the fluctuation in which the symbol indicating the loss is confirmed and displayed is called the missed fluctuation.

It is assumed that the first ordinary hit is determined by the first ordinary hit determination, and after the end of the hit fluctuation of the first ordinary symbol, the first ordinary hit game of a large ball is performed. The first ordinary hit game is performed after the first ordinary symbol indicating the first ordinary hit is confirmed and displayed. When a game ball wins in the opened first electric chew 13, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out according to the number of winning game balls. In order to make the first electric chew 13 released in the first ordinary hit game win the game ball, the player changes the game from left-handed to right-handed. The first electric chew 13 once opened is closed when any of the conditions of the end of opening by the first opening pattern P1 (see FIG. 19) and the winning of 10 game balls are satisfied. The first ordinary symbol does not change while the first ordinary hit game is being executed.

The game ball that has won the first electric chew 13 flows down the first internal flow path 221 (see FIGS. 7 and 8) through which only the game ball that has won the first electric chew 13 can pass, and then the first specific region 231A. Alternatively, it passes through the second specific region 232A. When the game ball passes through the first specific area 231A, the first non-electric accessory 17 is opened. When the game ball passes through the second specific area 232A, the second non-electric accessory 18 is opened. When the first closed winning number (two in the present embodiment) of the game balls wins the first non-electric accessory 17 in the open state, the first non-electric accessory 17 is closed. When a second closed winning number (1 in the present embodiment) of game balls wins in the second non-electric accessory 18 in the open state, the second non-electric accessory 18 is closed. A predetermined prize ball will be paid out in accordance with the winning of the non-electric accessory.

In the pachinko machine 1, only one of the game balls that won the first electric chew 13 in the first ordinary hit game of the large ball passes through the first specific area 231A, and the others pass through the second specific area 232A. .. In the present embodiment, after a plurality of game balls pass through the second specific area 232A, one game ball passes through the first specific area 231A. Therefore, when 10 game balls win the first electric chew 13, the second non-electric accessory 18 repeatedly opens and closes nine times, and then the first non-electric accessory 17 opens and closes once. In the present embodiment, the second non-electric accessory 18 opens and closes during the execution of the first ordinary hit game, and the first non-electric accessory 17 opens and closes during or after the execution of the first ordinary hit game. The detailed configuration in which the first non-electric accessory 17 and the second non-electric accessory 18 open and close will be described later.

Since the first electric chew 13 is the operating port of the fourth ordinary symbol, the fourth hit random number is acquired when the game ball wins the first electric chew 13. Since the first non-electric accessory 17 is the operating port of the second ordinary symbol, a second hit random number is acquired when the game ball wins the first non-electric accessory 17.

The pachinko machine 1 determines, for each of the plurality of ordinary symbols, a variation priority indicating whether or not the variation is preferentially compared to the other ordinary symbols. Specifically, the fourth ordinary symbol has the highest variation priority, and thereafter, the third ordinary symbol, the second ordinary symbol, and the first ordinary symbol have the lowest variation priority. As long as the number of 4th reserved balls is "1" or more, the 4th ordinary symbol starts to change in preference to other ordinary symbols. When the number of 4th reserved balls is "0" and the number of 3rd reserved balls is "1" or more, the 3rd ordinary symbol starts to change in preference to the 1st ordinary symbol and the 2nd ordinary symbol. .. When the number of 3rd reserved balls and the 4th reserved balls is "0" and the number of 2nd reserved balls is "1" or more, the 2nd ordinary symbol takes precedence over the 1st ordinary symbol and starts to change. To do. When the number of second reserved balls, the number of third reserved balls, and the number of fourth reserved balls are "0", the first ordinary symbol starts to change. In the following, the relationship of the variation priority of such ordinary symbols of the pachinko machine 1 will be referred to as "fourth ordinary symbol> third ordinary symbol> second ordinary symbol> first ordinary symbol".

The normal symbol is changed based on the change priority. Since four fourth reserved balls are stored at the time when the first normal hit game is completed, the change of the fourth normal symbol is performed in preference to the change of the other normal symbols. That is, the fourth ordinary hit determination based on the acquired fourth ordinary hit random number is performed in preference to the other ordinary hit determination. In the present embodiment, the probability of being determined to be a hit by the fourth ordinary hit determination (hereinafter, referred to as "fourth ordinary hit probability") is 100%. Hereinafter, the determination of a hit by the fourth ordinary hit determination is also referred to as a "fourth ordinary hit". The second normal hit probability may be less than 100%. In the present embodiment, the number of game balls that have won the first electric chew 13 (maximum number of fourth reserved balls) that can hold the fourth normal collision detection and store random numbers is "4". Is. Therefore, the fourth ordinary hit detection is performed up to four times in response to the first ordinary hit game being performed once, and the fourth ordinary hit game is also performed up to four times. The fourth normal symbol does not change during the fourth normal hit game. In the fourth ordinary hit determination, either the fourth ordinary hit or the outlier is determined based on the fourth ordinary hit random number.

When the fourth ordinary collision determination is performed, the fourth ordinary symbol displayed on the fourth ordinary symbol display unit of the symbol display unit 24 starts to fluctuate. When the fourth ordinary hit is determined by the fourth ordinary hit determination, the fourth ordinary hit game is performed in which the opening / closing member 161 of the fourth electric power chew 16 is opened after the hit variation of the fourth ordinary symbol is completed. The fourth ordinary hit game is performed after the fourth ordinary symbol indicating the fourth ordinary hit is confirmed and displayed. When a game ball wins in the opened Shikoku Electric Power Company Chu 16, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out according to the number of winning game balls. The fourth electric power chew 16 once opened is closed when any of the conditions of the predetermined opening time (hereinafter referred to as "fourth opening time") and the winning of seven game balls are satisfied. Hereinafter, until the number of 4th reserved balls becomes "0", the change of the 4th normal symbol and the 4th normal hit game are repeatedly executed up to 4 times. Hereinafter, a maximum of four fourth ordinary hit games executed for each of the four fourth reserved balls are combined, and hereinafter, it is referred to as a "series of fourth ordinary hit games".

In the present embodiment, the maximum number of second reserved balls is "2". When the series of fourth normal hit games is completed and the number of fourth reserved balls reaches "0", the maximum number of reserved balls is "2" and the number of third reserved balls is "0". is there. Therefore, when the series of fourth normal hit games is completed, the second normal symbol can start changing based on the change priority. That is, the second ordinary hit determination is performed in preference to the first ordinary hit determination. In the present embodiment, the probability of being determined to be a hit by the second ordinary hit determination (hereinafter referred to as "second ordinary hit probability") is 100%. Hereinafter, what is determined to be a hit by the second ordinary hit determination is also referred to as "second ordinary hit". The second normal hit probability may be less than 100%.

When the second ordinary hit determination is performed, the second ordinary symbol displayed on the second ordinary symbol display unit of the symbol display unit 24 starts to fluctuate. When the second ordinary hit determination determines that the second ordinary hit is performed, a second ordinary hit game is performed in which the opening / closing member 141 of the second electric chew 14 is opened after the hit variation of the second ordinary symbol is completed. The second normal hit game is performed after the second normal symbol indicating the second normal hit is confirmed and displayed. When a game ball wins in the opened second electric chew 14, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out according to the number of winning game balls. The second electric chew 14 once opened is closed when any of the conditions of the predetermined opening time (hereinafter referred to as "second opening time") and the winning of 10 game balls are satisfied.

Since the second electric chew 14 is the operating port of the third ordinary symbol, a random number for the third hit is acquired when the game ball wins the second electric chew 14. In the present embodiment, the maximum number of third reserved balls is "4". At the end of the second normal hit game, the number of fourth reserved balls is "0" and the maximum number of third reserved balls is "4", so that the number of second reserved balls is not "0". Also, the third ordinary symbol will be able to start changing based on the change priority. That is, the third ordinary hit determination is performed in preference to the second ordinary hit determination. In the present embodiment, the probability of being determined to be a hit by the third ordinary hit determination (hereinafter, referred to as "third ordinary hit probability") is 100%. Hereinafter, what is determined to be a hit by the third ordinary hit determination is also referred to as "third ordinary hit". The third normal hit probability may be less than 100%.

When the third ordinary hit determination is performed, the third ordinary symbol displayed on the third ordinary symbol display unit of the symbol display unit 24 starts to fluctuate. If it is determined to be the third ordinary hit by the third ordinary hit determination, the third ordinary hit game is performed in which the opening / closing member 151 of the third electric chew 15 is opened after the hit variation of the third ordinary symbol is completed. When a game ball wins in the opened third electric chew 15, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out according to the number of winning game balls. The third electric chew 15 once opened is closed when any of the conditions of the predetermined opening time (hereinafter referred to as "third opening time") and the winning of 10 game balls are satisfied.

Since the third electric chew 15 is the operating port of the fourth ordinary symbol like the first electric chew 13, a random number for the fourth hit is acquired when the game ball wins the third electric chew 15. .. At the end of the third normal hit game, a maximum of four fourth reserved balls are stored, so that the change of the fourth normal symbol takes precedence over the change of the other normal symbols. Therefore, when the third ordinary hit game is completed, a series of fourth ordinary hit games are performed.

After that, the third normal hit game and a series of fourth normal hit games are repeatedly performed until the number of third reserved balls becomes "0". When the number of third reserved balls becomes "0", the second normal symbol can be changed. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 4, after the hit fluctuation of the second normal symbol is completed, one second normal hit game is performed, and then the third normal hit game and a series of fourth normal hit games are performed. Is repeated up to 4 times. After that, when the number of second reserved balls, the number of third reserved balls, and the number of fourth reserved balls become "0", the jackpot game ends. When the number of first reserved balls is "1" or more, the first ordinary symbol can start changing based on the change priority after the jackpot game is completed. The player returns the game from right-handed to left-handed in order to pass the game ball through the gate 11. The big hit game that is performed triggered by the first normal hit game of the big ball is also referred to as the big hit game in the following. In the present embodiment, about 4000 prize balls are paid out through the big hit game.

With reference to FIG. 5, a jackpot game performed triggered by the execution of the first normal hit game of a small ball will be described. When the first normal hit determination is performed with the game ball passing through the gate 11, the first normal symbol starts to fluctuate. It is assumed that the first ordinary hit is determined by the first ordinary hit determination, and after the end of the hit fluctuation of the first ordinary symbol, the first ordinary hit game of the small ball is performed. All the game balls that have won the first electric chew 13 in the first ordinary hit game of the small ball pass through the second specific area 232A and do not pass through the first specific area 231A. Therefore, when 10 game balls are won in the first electric chew 13, the second non-electric accessory 18 repeats opening and closing 10 times during the first normal hit game. Since the number of fourth reserved balls becomes "4" at the maximum according to the winning of the game balls to the first electric chew 13, a series of fourth ordinary hit games is performed once after the end of the first ordinary hit game. As a result, the jackpot game ends. When the number of first reserved balls is "1" or more, the first ordinary symbol can start changing based on the change priority after the jackpot game is completed. The player returns the game from right-handed to left-handed in order to pass the game ball through the gate 11.

The jackpot game that is performed triggered by the first normal hit game of Koidetama is also referred to as the Koidetama jackpot game below. In the small hit ball jackpot game, the first non-electric accessory 17 which is the operating port of the second normal symbol is not opened, and the game ball does not win the first non-electric accessory 17. Therefore, the second electric power chew 14, the third electric power chew 15, and the fourth electric power chew 16 are not interlocked. For this reason, the number of times that the electric chew and the non-electric accessory are interlocked in the small-ball jackpot game is smaller than that in the big-ball jackpot game. Therefore, the number of prize balls paid out through the small hit ball jackpot game is smaller than the prize balls paid out through the big hit ball jackpot game. In the present embodiment, about 400 prize balls are paid out through the small hit ball jackpot game. The small hit ball jackpot game is a jackpot game that has a lower advantage for the player than the big hit ball jackpot game.

The outline of the winning opening unit 20 will be described with reference to FIG. The inside of the winning port unit 20 includes a first flow path 201, a second flow path 202, a third flow path 203, a fourth flow path 204, a fifth flow path 205, a sixth flow path 206, and a seventh flow path 207. .. The flow path inlet 201A is connected to the upper end of the first flow path 201, and the game ball flowing outside the winning opening unit 20 can enter the inside of the winning opening unit 20 from the flow path inlet 201A. The first flow path 201 is a flow path of the game ball that has entered from the flow path inlet 201A. The first flow path 201 extends to the left from the flow path inlet 201A, and extends from the left end portion toward the opening / closing member 131 of the first electric chew 13 so as to be inclined rearward and downward. The opening / closing member 131 has a plate-shaped plate-shaped portion 131A extending substantially in the left-right direction and a plate-shaped stopper 131B extending substantially in the vertical direction. The opening / closing member 131 closes the entrance of the first electric chew 13 with the plate-shaped portion 131A located on the right side and the stopper 131B protruding forward. The opening / closing member 131 is in a state where the plate-shaped portion 131A slides from right to left to connect the left end of the first flow path 201 and the inlet of the first electric chew 13, and the stopper 131B is retracted rearward. Open the entrance of the Ichiden Chu 13.

The game ball flowing through the first flow path 201 with the entrance of the first electric chew 13 closed does not win a prize in the first electric chew 13, but flows down to the second flow path 202 below the opening / closing member 131. The third flow path 203 is connected to the left end portion of the second flow path 202, and extends on the front side of the second flow path 202 so as to be inclined downward to the right. The game ball that has entered the third flow path 203 from the second flow path 202 is one of the fourth flow path 204, the fifth flow path 205, and the sixth flow path 206 that branches at the right end of the third flow path 203. Enter into. The game ball that has entered the fifth flow path 205 falls toward the first non-electric accessory 17, and if the first non-electric accessory 17 is in the open state, the first non-electric accessory 17 is awarded and the first If the non-electric accessory 17 is in the closed state, it enters the seventh flow path 207 connected to the lower part of the fifth flow path 205. Since the lower part of the sixth flow path 206 is also connected to the seventh flow path 207, the game ball flowing down the sixth flow path 206 from the third flow path 203 also enters the seventh flow path 207.

The game ball that has entered the seventh flow path 207 falls toward the second non-electric accessory 18, and if the second non-electric accessory 18 is in the open state, the second non-electric accessory 18 is won and the second If the non-electric accessory 18 is in the closed state, it flows down the seventh flow path 207. The game ball that has entered the fourth flow path 204 and the game ball that has flowed down the seventh flow path 207 without winning a prize in the second non-electric accessory 18 are provided at the lower end of the fourth flow path 204. It is discharged from 204A toward the game area 4 below the winning opening unit 20.

With reference to FIG. 7, the game ball K1 winning the first electric chew 13 flows down the first internal flow path 221 and the third internal flow path 232 inside the first electric chew 13 to the rear of the game board 2. I will explain how it is discharged to. The first internal flow path 221 and the third internal flow path 232 and the second internal flow path 231 described later are provided behind the first flow path 201 to the seventh flow path 207 in the winning opening unit 20. The first internal flow path 221 extends rearward from the first electric chew 13, bends at a substantially right angle from the rear end to the right, and extends downward from the right end. The lower end of the first internal flow path 221 branches into a second internal flow path 231 and a third internal flow path 232. The branch portion is provided with a distribution portion 21 for distributing the game ball to the second internal flow path 231 or the third internal flow path 232. The distribution portion 21 has an L-shaped portion 21A and a stopper 21B. The L-shaped portion 21A is an L-shaped plate-shaped member when viewed from the front, and the stopper 21B is a thin plate-shaped member extending in the vertical direction. When the distribution portion 21 is not operating, the L-shaped portion 21A protrudes forward and the stopper 21B retracts rearward. When the distribution portion 21 is activated, the L-shaped portion 21A retracts rearward and the stopper 21B protrudes forward. Hereinafter, the position of the distribution unit 21 at the time of operation is referred to as an operating position, and the position of the distribution unit 21 at the time of non-operation is referred to as a non-operating position. In FIG. 7, the flow of the game ball K1 when the distribution unit 21 is not operating is indicated by an arrow Y1.

As indicated by the arrow Y1, the game ball K1 that has won the first electric chew 13 dives from the front side into the first electric chew switch 71, which is a penetration type proximity switch that detects the winning of the game ball to the first electric chew 13. After that, it enters the first internal flow path 221. The game ball that flows down the first internal flow path 221 and reaches the branch portion between the second internal flow path 231 and the third internal flow path 232 branches by contacting the L-shaped portion 21A protruding from the branch portion. It is guided to the third internal flow path 232 extending to the left from the portion. The third internal flow path 232 extends downward from the left end, then inclines rearward to the right and bends downward from the right end. As a result, the game ball flowing down the third internal flow path 232 passes through the second specific region 232A, which is the rear region of the second non-electric accessory 18, and then passes through the lower end of the third internal flow path 232. It is discharged to the rear of the game board 2 from the internal flow path outlet 232B of the unit. The second non-electric confirmation switch 84, which is a penetration type proximity switch provided between the second specific area 232A and the internal flow path outlet 232B, detects a game ball that has passed through the second specific area 232A.

With reference to FIG. 8, the game balls K2 and K3 that won a prize in the first electric chew 13 when the distribution unit 21 is operated flow down the first internal flow path 221 and the game balls K3 are discharged to the rear of the game board 2. I will explain how it is done. The game ball K2 is a game ball that first reaches the branch portion between the second internal flow path 231 and the third internal flow path 232 when the distribution unit 21 is operated, and the game ball K3 is from the game ball K2. Is a game ball that later won the first electric chew 13.

When the distribution portion 21 is operated, the stopper 21B protrudes at the branch portion and the L-shaped portion 21A is retracted. The left end portion 231C of the second internal flow path 231 arranged at the branch portion protrudes upward from the lower end of the branch portion, and a gap equivalent to one game ball is provided between the protruding stopper 21B and the left end portion 231C. Is configured. The game ball K2 that first reaches the branch portion in this state is held in a state of being inserted between the protruding stopper 21B and the left end portion 231C. The length of the second internal flow path 231 branching from the branch portion in the vertical direction is shorter than that of two game balls (in this embodiment, about 1.5 game balls). Therefore, the game ball K3 that reaches the branch portion after the game ball K2 when the distribution unit 21 is operated is hindered from entering the second internal flow path 231 by the game ball K2 arranged at the branch portion. (3) Guided to the internal flow path 232. Therefore, the game ball K3 flows down the third internal flow path 232 as shown by the arrow Y1 and flows down from the internal flow path outlet 232B as in the case where the distribution unit 21 shown in FIG. 7 is not operating. It is discharged behind 2.

With reference to FIG. 9, a state in which the game ball K2 flows down the second internal flow path 231 and is discharged to the rear of the game board 2 after the distribution unit 21 shifts from the operating state to the non-operating state will be described. In FIG. 9, the flow of the game ball K2 is indicated by an arrow Y2. When the distribution portion 21 finishes operating, the stopper 21B protruding from the branch portion retracts rearward, and the L-shaped portion 21A protrudes to the branch portion to be in an inactive state. When the stopper 21B retracts, the holding of the game ball K2 in the distribution unit 21 is released, and the game ball K2 flows down the second internal flow path 231. The second internal flow path 231 extends inclined downward to the right from the branch portion, and bends downward from the right end portion. As a result, the game ball flowing down the second internal flow path 231 passes through the first specific region 231A, which is the area behind the first non-electric accessory 17, and then further flows down the second internal flow path 231. , It is discharged to the rear of the game board 2 from the internal flow path outlet 231B at the lower end of the second internal flow path 231. The first non-electric confirmation switch 83, which is a through-type proximity switch provided between the first specific area 231A and the internal flow path outlet 231B, detects a game ball that has passed through the first specific area 231A.

The details of the structure of the first non-electric accessory 17 will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 10 (1), the first non-electric accessory 17 includes a regulating member 171, a moving member 172, a guide member 173, a holding member 174, an operating member 175, and a first gear 176. The first non-electric accessory 17 shown in FIG. 10 (1) is in a closed state in which the entrance is closed.

The regulating member 171 is provided at the rear upper portion of the first non-electric accessory 17, and is rotatably supported by a shaft member 171A fixed inside the winning opening unit 20. The torsion spring 171B wound around the shaft member 171A connects the regulating member 171 and the inside of the winning opening unit 20 to urge the regulating member 171 clockwise in the left side view. The plate-shaped ball contact portion 171C extending rearward from the shaft member 171A is a portion to which the game ball passing through the first specific region 231A (see FIG. 9) comes into contact.

The moving member 172 is provided below the regulating member 171 and is rotatably supported by a shaft member 172A fixed inside the winning opening unit 20. A plate-shaped ball contact portion 172C having a length in the left-right direction is provided at the rear end portion of the plate-shaped portion 172B extending rearwardly and downwardly from the shaft member 172A. The ball contact portion 172C is a portion that the game ball comes into contact with the ball contact portion 172C after passing through the first specific region 231A and contacting the ball contact portion 171C.

The guide member 173 is provided at the front portion of the first non-electric accessory 17, and is rotatably supported by a shaft member 173A fixed inside the winning opening unit 20. The guide member 173 inserts the game ball that has entered the fifth flow path 205 (see FIG. 6) and has reached the first non-electric accessory 17, of the fifth flow path 205 outside the first non-electric accessory 17. It is a member that guides the downstream portion or the inside of the first non-electric accessory 17. The guide member 173 includes a pair of facing wall portions 173B and connecting portions 173C and 173D. The pair of facing wall portions 173B face each other with a gap in the left-right direction. The connecting portions 173C and 73C are plate-shaped portions extending in the left-right direction to connect the pair of facing wall portions 173B, and are arranged with a gap in order from the front (see FIG. 13).

The holding member 174 is provided at a position at the rear of the guide member 173, and is rotatably supported by a shaft member 174A fixed inside the winning opening unit 20. The torsion spring 174B wound around the shaft member 174A connects the holding member 174 and the inside of the winning opening unit 20 to urge the holding member 174 clockwise in the left side view. A hook-shaped hook portion 174C (see FIG. 10 (2)) extending downward from the upper portion of the holding member 174 provided with the shaft member 174A and the torsion spring 174B is provided below the holding member 174.

The operating member 175 is provided in the vicinity of the hook portion 174C of the holding member 174, and is rotatably supported by the shaft member 175A fixed inside the winning opening unit 20. The torsion spring 175B wound around the shaft member 175A connects the operating member 175 and the inside of the winning opening unit 20 to urge the operating member 175 clockwise in the left side view. The main body of the operating member 175 has a cylindrical shape along the left-right direction. (See FIG. 14). An extension portion 175C extending forward and having a front end bent downward is provided on the upper portion of the main body portion.

The first gear 176 has a substantially hexagonal shape when viewed from the left side, which is provided below the front and lower parts of the operating member 175, and is rotatably supported by a shaft member 176A fixed inside the winning opening unit 20. The first gear 176 includes six contact portions 176B, three specific portions 176C, and three shielding plates 176D. The contact portion 176B is a portion where the winning game ball hits the inside of the first non-electric accessory 17, and is formed at the central portion in the left-right direction of the first gear 176 (see FIG. 14). The contact portion 176B is a curved surface recessed in an arc shape toward the shaft member 176A, and has a radius of curvature substantially the same as the radius of the game ball. The six contact portions 176B are arranged at equal intervals along the circumferential direction centered on the shaft member 176A. The specific portion 176C projects outward in the left-right direction from the connecting portion of the two abutting portions 176B adjacent to each other along the circumferential direction (see FIG. 14). Each specific portion 176C tapers as it separates from the shaft member 176A. The three shielding plates 176D provided on the right side of the six contact portions 176B and the three specific portions 176C are plate-shaped portions arranged at equal intervals along the circumferential direction centered on the shaft member 176A.

A flow in which the first non-electric accessory 17 is switched between the closed state and the open state will be described with reference to FIGS. 10 and 11. As shown in FIG. 10 (1), when the game ball K11 flowing down the second internal flow path 231 (see FIG. 9) reaches the first specific region 231A (see FIG. 9), the ball contact portion 171C is pushed down (see FIG. 9). Arrow Y11).

As shown in FIG. 10 (2), when the ball contact portion 171C is pushed down, the regulation member 171 rotates about the shaft member 171A (arrow Y12). The game ball K11 that pushes down the ball contact portion 171C further pushes down the ball contact portion 172C (arrow Y13). When the ball contact portion 172C is pushed down, the moving member 172 rotates about the shaft member 172A (arrow Y14). As the moving member 172 rotates, the tip portion 172D of the moving member 172 rides on the upper end of the hook portion 174C and pushes up the rear portion of the guide member 173, and the guide member 173 rotates about the shaft member 173A (arrow Y15). .. Further, the holding member 174 is rotated by the urging force of the torsion spring 174B (arrow Y16), and the hook portion 174C pushes up the extension portion 175C. When the extension portion 175C is pushed up, the operating member 175 rotates counterclockwise around the shaft member 175A (arrow Y17). The radius of the cylindrical portion of the operating member 175 is substantially the same as the radius of curvature of the contact portion 176B. The operating member 175 rotated counterclockwise is rotated clockwise by the urging force of the torsion spring 175B (arrow Y17). The actuating member 175 regulates the rotation of the first gear 176 by fitting the cylindrical portion into any of the abutting portions 176B from above. The game ball K11 that pushed down the ball contact portion 172C flows down to the first non-electric confirmation switch 83 (see FIG. 9). As a result, the first non-electric accessory 17 is opened, and the game ball can enter the inside of the first non-electric accessory 17 through the opening formed between the connecting portions 173C and 173D of the guide member 173. Become. That is, when the first non-electric accessory 17 changes from the closed state to the open state, the game ball can win the first non-electric accessory 17.

As shown in FIG. 10 (3), when the game ball K12 flowing down the fifth flow path 205 (see FIG. 6) reaches the first non-electric accessory 17 in the open state, the opening between the connecting portions 173C and 173D The game ball K12 enters the inside of the first non-electric accessory 17 through the unit (arrow Y18). As shown in FIG. 10 (4), the game ball K12 that has entered the inside of the first non-electric accessory 17 (arrow Y19) comes into contact with the contact portion 176B and rotates the first gear 176 (arrow Y20). .. The rotating first gear 176 pushes up the actuating member 175. The pushed-up operating member 175 rotates counterclockwise, and then rotates clockwise due to the urging force of the torsion spring 175B (arrow Y21). The urging force of the torsion spring 175B sets the rotation angle of the first gear 176 to 60 °. At this time, since none of the three specific parts 176C pushes up the hook portion 174C, the first non-electric accessory 17 maintains the open state. After rotating the first gear 176, the game ball K12 passed through the first non-electric accessory switch 75 (see FIG. 16), which is a through-type proximity switch provided below the first gear 176. After that, it is discharged to the rear of the game board 2.

As shown in FIG. 11 (5), following the game ball K12 (see FIG. 10 (4)), the fifth flow path 205 (see FIG. 6) flows down to reach the first non-electric accessory 17 in the open state. The game ball K13 enters the inside of the first non-electric accessory 17 through the opening between the connecting portions 173C and 173D (arrow Y22). As shown in FIG. 11 (6), the game ball K13 that has entered the inside of the first non-electric accessory 17 (arrow Y23) comes into contact with the contact portion 176B and rotates the first gear 176 (arrow Y24). .. The rotating first gear 176 pushes up the actuating member 175. The pushed-up operating member 175 rotates counterclockwise, and then rotates clockwise due to the urging force of the torsion spring 175B (arrow Y25). The urging force of the torsion spring 175B sets the rotation angle of the first gear 176 to 60 °.

At this time, one of the three specific parts 176C pushes up the hook portion 174C. Since the extension portion 175C is temporarily pushed up by the hook portion 174C that is pushed up, the hook portion 174C is displaced forward without hitting the extension portion 175C, and the holding member 174 rotates about the shaft member 174A (arrow Y26). .. As the holding member 174 rotates, the tip portion 172D of the moving member 172 falls off from the upper end of the hook portion 174C. The guide member 173, which is no longer supported by the tip portion 172D, rotates counterclockwise around the shaft member 173A (arrow Y27). The moving member 172 rotates clockwise due to its own weight (arrow Y28). The regulating member 171 is rotated clockwise by the urging force of the torsion spring 171B (S29). As a result, the first non-electric accessory 17 returns to the closed state, and the game ball that flows down the fifth flow path 205 and reaches the closed first non-electric accessory 17 opens between the connecting portions 173C and 173D. It becomes impossible to enter the inside of the first non-electric accessory 17 through the portion. The game ball that has passed through the opening between the connecting portions 173C and 173D of the first non-electric accessory 17 in the closed state does not enter the inside of the first non-electric accessory 17 and is more than the first non-electric accessory 17. It flows down the lower fifth flow path 205. That is, when the first non-electric accessory 17 is in the closed state, the game ball cannot win the first non-electric accessory 17.

In this way, the first non-electric accessory 17 mechanically switches between the closed state and the open state without using electric power. When two game balls win the first non-electric accessory 17 in the open state, the first non-electric accessory 17 shifts from the open state to the closed state. The number of winning balls to the first non-electric accessory 17 required to close the first non-electric accessory 17 in the open state is hereinafter referred to as the "first closed winning number". That is, the number of first closed prizes is "2".

A flow in which the second non-electric accessory 18 is switched between the closed state and the open state will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 12 (1), the second non-electric accessory 18 includes a regulating member 181, a moving member 182, a guide member 183, a holding member 184, an operating member 185, and a second gear 186. The regulating member 181, the moving member 182, the guide member 183, the holding member 184, and the operating member 185 have the same shape as the regulating member 171, the moving member 172, the guide member 173, the holding member 174, and the operating member 175. The second gear 186 includes six specific portions 186C having the same shape as the specific portion 176C provided by the three first gears 176. In the following, among the operations of the second non-electric accessory 18, the same operations as those of the first non-electric accessory 17 will be omitted as appropriate.

As shown in FIG. 12 (1), when the game ball K21 flowing down the third internal flow path 232 (see FIG. 7) reaches the second specific region 232A (see FIG. 7), the ball contact portion of the regulating member 181 Push down 181C (arrow Y31). As shown in FIG. 12 (2), the regulating member 181 rotates when the ball contact portion 181C is pushed down. The game ball K31 that pushes down the ball contact portion 181C further pushes down the ball contact portion 182C of the moving member 182 (arrow Y32). As a result, the second non-electric accessory 18 is opened.

As shown in FIG. 12 (3), when the game ball K22 flowing down the seventh flow path 207 (see FIG. 6) reaches the second non-electric accessory 18 in the open state, the opening between the connecting portions 183C and 183D The game ball K22 enters the inside of the second non-electric accessory 18 through the unit. As shown in FIG. 12 (4), the game ball K22 that has entered the inside of the second non-electric accessory 18 comes into contact with the contact portion 186B, and rotates the second gear 186 around the shaft member 186A ( Arrow Y33). The rotating second gear 186 pushes up the actuating member 185. The pushed-up operating member 185 rotates counterclockwise, and then rotates clockwise by the urging force of the torsion spring 185B (arrow Y34). The urging force of the torsion spring 185B sets the rotation angle of the second gear 186 to 60 °. The game ball K22 after avoiding rotation of the second gear 186 passed through the second non-electric accessory switch 76 (see FIG. 16), which is a penetration type proximity switch provided below the second gear 186. After that, it is discharged to the rear of the game board 2.

At this time, any of the six specific portions 186C pushes up the hook portion 184C extending downward from the upper part of the holding member 184. With this as an opportunity, the second non-electric accessory 18 returns to the closed state. As a result, the game ball that has flowed down the seventh flow path 207 (see FIG. 6) and has reached the second non-electric accessory 18 in the closed state passes through the opening between the connecting portions 183C and 183D and is second non-electric. It becomes impossible to enter the inside of the accessory 18. The game ball that has passed through the openings of the connecting portions 183C and 183D of the second non-electric accessory 18 in the closed state does not enter the inside of the second non-electric accessory 18 and is below the second non-electric accessory 18. It flows down the seventh flow path 207 of. That is, when the second non-electric accessory 18 is in the closed state, the game ball cannot win the second non-electric accessory 18.

In this way, the second non-electric accessory 18 mechanically switches between the closed state and the open state without using electric power, like the first non-electric accessory 17. When two game balls win the second non-electric accessory 18 in the open state, the second non-electric accessory 18 shifts from the open state to the closed state. The number of winning balls to the second non-electric accessory 18 required to close the second non-electric accessory 18 in the open state is hereinafter referred to as the "second closed winning number". That is, the number of second closed prizes is "1".

The operation of the first non-electrically operated sensor 81 to detect the shielding plate 173E provided on the guide member 173 of the first non-electric accessory 17 will be described with reference to FIG. The shielding plate 173E is a plate-shaped portion integrally provided with the guide member 173, and is provided on the right side of the pair of facing wall portions 173B. The first non-electrically actuated sensor 81 is a general-purpose photo sensor, and is arranged at the lower right of the first non-electric accessory 17. The first non-electrically activated sensor 81 is turned “ON” when the detection unit of the first non-electrically activated sensor 81 has a shielding plate 173E, and is turned “OFF” when the detecting portion does not have the shielding plate 173E.

As shown in FIG. 13 (1), when the first non-electric accessory 17 is in the open state, the shielding plate 173E is not arranged at the detection unit of the first non-electric operation sensor 81. As shown in FIG. 13 (2), when the first non-electric accessory 17 is in the closed state, the shielding plate 173E is arranged at the detection unit of the first non-electric operation sensor 81. The state in which the first non-electric operation sensor 81 is "ON" corresponds to the closed state of the first non-electric accessory 17, and the state in which the first non-electric operation sensor 81 is "OFF" corresponds to the first non-electric accessory. Corresponds to the open state of the object 17.

Although not shown, the pachinko machine 1 includes a second non-electrically actuated sensor 82 similar to the first non-electrically actuated sensor 81 below the second non-electrically driven accessory 18. The guide member 183 of the second non-electric accessory 18 includes a shielding plate 183E having the same shape and configuration as the shielding plate 173E (see FIG. 12). The second non-electrically operated sensor 82 is "ON" when the detection unit has the shielding plate 183E, and is "OFF" when the detection unit does not have the shielding plate 183E. That is, the state in which the second non-electric operation sensor 82 is "ON" corresponds to the state in which the second non-electric accessory 18 is closed, and the state in which the second non-electric operation sensor 82 is "OFF" corresponds to the second non-electric operation sensor 82. Corresponds to the fact that the electric accessory 18 is in the open state.

The operation of the first non-electric gear sensor 85 for detecting the shielding plate 176D of the first gear 176 will be described with reference to FIG. The first non-electric gear sensor 85 is a general-purpose photo sensor, and is arranged at the lower left of the first non-electric accessory 17. The first non-electric gear sensor 85 is "ON" when the detection unit of the first non-electric gear sensor 85 has a shielding plate 176D, and is "OFF" when the detection unit does not have the shielding plate 176D.

As shown in FIG. 14 (1), in the state where the first non-electric accessory 17 is operating normally, in the closed first non-electric accessory 17, any one of the three shielding plates 176D is the first. It is arranged in the detection unit of the non-electric gear sensor 85. As shown in FIG. 14 (2), each time the first non-electric accessory 17 is opened and one game ball wins the first non-electric accessory 17, the first gear 176 pushes the shaft member 176A. Rotate 60 ° to the center. The three shielding plates 176D are arranged at intervals of 120 ° along the circumferential direction centered on the shaft member 176A. Therefore, when the first gear 176 is rotated by 60 ° by the first winning game ball in the first non-electric accessory 17 in the open state, the shielding plate 176D is not arranged in the detection unit of the first non-electric gear sensor 85. Although not shown, when the second game ball wins the first non-electric accessory 17, the first gear 176 rotates 60 ° and the shielding plate 176D is rearranged in the detection unit of the first non-electric gear sensor 85. .. That is, every time one game ball wins the first non-electric accessory 17, the first non-electric gear sensor 85 repeats "ON" and "OFF". Since the number of first closed prizes is "2", the first non-electric accessory 17 shifts from the open state to the closed state as the second game ball wins the first non-electric accessory 17. ..

Due to some trouble, the arrangement of the first gear 176 is not normal in the closed first non-electric accessory 17, and one of the three shielding plates 176D is not arranged in the detection unit of the first non-electric gear sensor 85. Suppose that Such a problem may occur when the pachinko machine 1 is vibrated or the first gear 176 or the like is damaged due to fraudulent acts or the like. After that, when the first non-electric accessory 17 shifts from the closed state to the open state, the first non-electric accessory 17 changes from the open state to the closed state by winning one game ball less than the number of first closed prizes. Transition. In this case, since the jackpot game proceeds without the second reserved ball reaching the maximum number of second reserved balls "2", the number of interlocking of the electric chew in the jackpot game is smaller than that of the original jackpot jackpot game. .. Therefore, the number of prize balls paid out to the player is smaller than that in the case where the original big hit big hit game is performed, and the player may be disappointed. In order to enable early detection of such a situation, the pachinko machine 1 is provided with a first non-electric gear sensor 85 for the first non-electric accessory 17.

On the other hand, with respect to the second non-electric accessory 18, the number of second closed prizes is "1", and the second non-electric accessory 18 does not function as an operating port of a normal symbol. Therefore, in the pachinko machine 1, the second non-electric accessory 18 is not provided with a sensor corresponding to the first non-electric gear sensor 85. Not limited to this, the second non-electric accessory 18 may also be provided with a sensor corresponding to the first non-electric gear sensor 85.

With reference to FIG. 15, the relationship between the output signal of the first non-electric operation sensor 81 and the output signal of the first non-electric gear sensor 85 when the opening / closing operation of the first non-electric accessory 17 is normally performed will be described. To do. When the first non-electric accessory 17 is in the closed state, the shielding plate 173E is arranged at the detection unit of the first non-electric operation sensor 81, so that the first non-electric operation sensor 81 outputs an "ON" signal. To do. When the first non-electric accessory 17 is in the closed state, any of the three shielding plates 176D of the first gear 176 is arranged at the detection unit of the first non-electric gear sensor 85, so that the first non-electric gear sensor 85 outputs an "ON" signal.

When the first non-electric accessory 17 is in the open state, the shielding plate 173E is not arranged on the detection unit of the first non-electric operation sensor 81, so that the first non-electric operation sensor 81 is turned “OFF”. After the first non-electric accessory 17 is opened, the first non-electric gear sensor 85 outputs an "ON" signal until the first game ball wins the first non-electric accessory 17. continue. After that, when the first game ball wins the first non-electric accessory 17 in the open state, the first gear 176 rotates by 60 °, and this rotation causes the shielding plate 176D to act as the detection unit of the first non-electric gear sensor 85. Since it is not arranged, the first non-electric gear sensor 85 is turned "OFF".

After that, when the second game ball wins the first non-electric accessory 17 that continues to be in the open state, the first gear 176 further rotates by 60 °. Due to this rotation, any one of the three shielding plates 176D of the first gear 176 is arranged in the detection unit of the first non-electric gear sensor 85, so that the first non-electric gear sensor 85 outputs an "ON" signal. At the same time, since the first non-electric accessory 17 is closed, the shielding plate 173E is arranged in the detection unit of the first non-electric operation sensor 81. Therefore, the first non-electric operation sensor 81 outputs an "ON" signal. After that, the first non-electric operation sensor 81 and the first non-electric gear sensor 85 are set to "ON" and "OFF", respectively, in accordance with the opening / closing operation of the first non-electric accessory 17 and the rotation operation of the first gear 176. repeat. In this way, when the game proceeds normally, when the first non-electric accessory 17 is in the closed state (the first non-electric operation sensor 81 is “ON”), the first non-electric gear sensor 85 Becomes "ON".

When the game is normally performed, the rotational operation of the first gear 176 is performed by winning a prize in the first non-electric accessory 17 in the open state. When the first non-electric accessory 17 is in the closed state, the rotation operation of the first gear 176 is not performed. Therefore, when the game is normally performed, the first non-electric gear sensor 85 is maintained in the "ON" state while the closed state of the first non-electric accessory 17 is maintained.

It is assumed that due to some trouble, the three shielding plates 176D of the first gear 176 are not arranged in the detection unit of the first non-electric gear sensor 85 while the first non-electric accessory 17 is closed. When the first non-electric accessory 17 is in the open state in this state, one game ball, which is less than the number of first closed prizes, wins the first non-electric accessory 17 in the open state. The non-electric accessory 17 may be closed. In this case, since only one game ball is won for the first non-electric accessory 17 which can win two game balls in one opening, the first non-electric accessory 17 is originally awarded. The number of prize balls paid out for winning will be less than the number originally paid out. Further, since the first non-electric accessory 17 is also the operating port of the second normal symbol, two second reserved balls, which are originally the maximum number of second reserved balls, are stored, but only one is stored. The second reserved ball will not be memorized. In this case, the number of times that the second electric power chew 14, the third electric power chew 15, and the fourth electric power chew 16 are continuously opened in this jackpot game is about half the number of times of opening in the original big hit big hit game. The number of prize balls paid out for the entire jackpot game is halved. The pachinko machine 1 is provided with a first non-electric gear sensor 85 in order to prevent such a game that is disadvantageous to the player, and the first gear 176 normally rotates according to the output signal thereof. It is possible to detect whether or not it is.

A gear error release hole 20A (see FIG. 9) is provided on the front surface of the upper left portion of the winning opening unit 20. The gear error release hole 20A is in a state where the game ball cannot enter when the front frame 10 (see FIG. 1) is closed, which is a normal state in which the player plays the pachinko machine 1, and the front frame 10 is open. It is a hole where a game ball can enter only when a hall staff or the like dives the game ball. The gear error release hole 20A is connected to the front side of the first electric chew switch 71. That is, the gear error release hole 20A is a ball entry hole that allows a game ball to enter the inside of the first electric chew 13 even when the first electric chew 13 is closed.

When the power is turned from OFF to ON, the pachinko machine 1 moves the distribution unit 21 from the non-operating position to the operating position for a predetermined time (3 seconds in this embodiment) as an initial operation, and then shakes. The operation of returning the branch portion 21 to the inactive position is performed. The hall staff or the like causes the game ball to enter through the gear error release hole 20A while the distribution unit 21 is moving to the operating position, so that the entered game ball flows down to the first internal flow path 221. The game ball can be held at the branch portion between the second internal flow path 231 and the third internal flow path 232. After that, when a predetermined time elapses, the distribution unit 21 returns from the operating position to the non-operating position, so that the holding of the game ball is released, and the game ball flows down the second internal flow path 231 as indicated by the arrow Y2. Then, it passes through the first specific region 231A (see FIG. 9). That is, the hall staff or the like can forcibly open the first non-electric accessory 17 by inserting the game ball into the winning opening unit 20 through the gear error releasing hole 20A during the initial operation. ..

When the game ball enters the first non-electric accessory 17 that has been opened, the first gear 176 rotates and the first non-electric accessory 17 is closed. The first non-electric accessory 17 is configured such that the shielding plate 173E of the first gear 176 is arranged in the detection unit of the first non-electric operation sensor 81 by shifting from the open state to the closed state. Therefore, if the rotation position of the first gear 176 deviates from the normal position due to some trouble, the hall staff or the like turns on the power of the pachinko machine 1 and inserts the game ball through the gear error release hole 20A. .. Then, the hall staff or the like can return the rotational position of the first gear 176 to the normal position by inserting the game ball into the first non-electric accessory 17 that has been forcibly opened.

The electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. The control unit 40 of the pachinko machine 1 mainly includes a main board 41, a sub control board 58, a lamp driver board 46, an effect control board 43, a payout control board 45, a relay board 47, and a power supply board 42.

The main board 41 controls the main control of the pachinko machine 1. The main board CPU unit 50 of the main board 41 is provided with a CPU 51 that performs various arithmetic processes, a RAM 52 that temporarily stores data, and a ROM 53 that stores a control program and the like. A random number generation circuit 56 and an interrupt signal generation circuit 57 are connected to the main board CPU unit 50. The random number generation circuit 56 generates a random number in a predetermined range. The interrupt signal generation circuit 57 generates an interrupt signal each time a clock signal is input from a clock circuit (not shown) that outputs a clock signal having a constant frequency. Each time the interrupt signal is input from the interrupt signal generation circuit 57, the main board 41 executes the main process of the main control program described later.

The main board 41 is connected to the sub control board 58, the payout control board 45, the relay board 47, the external terminal board 55, and the gate switch 61 via the I / O interface 54. The sub-control board 58 includes a CPU 581, a RAM 582, and a ROM 583, and is connected to a lamp driver board 46, an effect control board 43, an operation button 9, and a speaker 48. The sub-control board 58 performs comprehensive control such as production according to a command transmitted from the main board 41. The lamp driver board 46 is connected to the illumination board 35 and the logo display unit 36. The illumination board 35 is equipped with, for example, an LED, and is provided inside the various illumination members described above. The lamp driver board 46 controls the light emitting operation of the illumination board 35 and the logo display unit 36 according to a command received from the sub control board 58. The effect control board 43 includes a CPU 431, a CGROM (not shown), and the like, and controls the display of the display screen 28 according to a command transmitted from the sub control board 58.

The payout control board 45 includes a CPU 45a and the like. The payout control board 45 controls the operation of the prize ball payout device 49 in response to a command transmitted from the main board 41, and causes the prize ball payout device 49 to pay out a predetermined number of game balls as prize balls.

The relay board 47 includes a first electric chew solenoid 64, a second electric chew solenoid 65, a third electric chew solenoid 66, a fourth electric chew solenoid 67, a distribution part solenoid 68, a first electric chew switch 71, and a second electric chew. It is connected to the switch 72, the third electric chew switch 73, the fourth electric chew switch 74, the first non-electric solenoid switch 75, the second non-electric solenoid switch 76, and the symbol display unit 24. The relay board 47 is also connected to the above-mentioned first non-electric operation sensor 81, second non-electric operation sensor 82, first non-electric confirmation switch 83, second non-electric confirmation switch 84, and first non-electric gear sensor 85. doing.

The first electric chew solenoid 64 opens and closes the opening / closing member 131 of the first electric chew 13 during the first normal hit game. The second electric chew solenoid 65 opens and closes the opening / closing member 141 of the second electric chew 14 during the second normal hit game. The third electric chew solenoid 66 opens and closes the opening / closing member 151 of the third electric chew 15 during the third normal hit game. The fourth electric power chew solenoid 67 opens and closes the opening / closing member 161 of the fourth electric power chew 16 during the fourth normal hit game. The distribution unit solenoid 68 operates the distribution unit 21. The first electric chew switch 71 is provided on the first electric chew 13 and detects the winning of the game ball to the first electric chew 13. The second electric chew switch 72 is provided on the second electric chew 14, and detects the winning of the game ball to the second electric chew 14. The third electric chew switch 73 is provided on the third electric chew 15 and detects the winning of the game ball to the third electric chew 15. The fourth electric power chew switch 74 is provided in the fourth electric power chew 16, and detects the winning of the game ball to the fourth electric power chew 16. The first non-electric accessory switch 75 detects the winning of the game ball to the first non-electric accessory 17. The second non-electric accessory switch 76 detects the winning of the game ball to the second non-electric accessory 18.

The external terminal plate 55 contacts and outputs the information of the pachinko machine 1 to a game hall management computer (so-called hall computer, not shown) that collectively manages the game machines installed in the pachinko hall. The gate switch 61 is provided in the gate 11 and detects the passage of the game ball through the gate 11.

The power supply board 42 is connected to the main board 41 and the game ball launching device 37, and supplies stabilized DC power to each board and the game ball launching device 37. The game ball launching device 37 launches one game ball into the game area 4 at regular intervals (0.6 seconds in the present embodiment).

The first ordinary hit relationship information storage area of the RAM 52 will be described with reference to FIG. The first ordinary hit relationship information storage area is used in the first ordinary symbol processing (see FIG. 22) of the main processing described later. A plurality of storage areas are provided in the first ordinary hit-related information storage area. In the present embodiment, the maximum number of first reserved balls is "4". Therefore, in the first ordinary hit-related information storage area, No. 1 to No. Four storage areas of 4 are provided. When the game ball passes through the gate 11, if the number of first reserved balls is less than 4 (0 to 3), random numbers are stored in order from the storage area with the smallest number.

Each storage area is provided with a first hit random number column, a first symbol determination random number column, and a first variation pattern determination random number column. In the first hit random number column, the value of the first hit random number generated by the random number generation circuit 56 (see FIG. 16) is stored. In the first symbol determination random number column, the value of the first symbol determination random number generated by the random number generation circuit 56 is stored. In the first variation pattern determination random number column, the value of the first variation pattern determination random number generated by the random number generation circuit 56 is stored. When the game ball passes through the gate 11, the random numbers generated for each type of random number by the random number generation circuit 56 at that time are latched by the hard circuit and stored in each column. The first hit random number is used for the first normal hit determination. The first symbol determination random number is used to determine the first ordinary symbol. The first variation pattern determination random number is used to determine the first variation pattern indicating the variation time of the first ordinary symbol displayed on the first ordinary symbol display unit of the symbol display unit 24.

In the pachinko machine 1, the fluctuation time of the first ordinary symbol is equal to the effect time of the notification effect that notifies the player of the result of the first ordinary hit determination. The sub-control board 58 controls the notification effect according to the first variation pattern determined by the main board 41. Specifically, the main substrate 41 starts the fluctuation of the first ordinary symbol according to the first fluctuation pattern. The sub-control board 58 starts the variation display of the effect symbol in synchronization with the variation start of the first ordinary symbol. When the fluctuation time of the first ordinary symbol that started the fluctuation ends, the main board 41 confirmably displays the fluctuating first ordinary symbol for a predetermined time (0.8 seconds in the present embodiment). .. The sub-control board 58 confirms and displays the effect symbol in synchronization with the final display of the first ordinary symbol. Further, the sub-control board 58 not only displays the effect symbol on the display screen 28, but also uses the speaker 48 and the like to execute the notification effect synchronized with the first variation pattern.

The RAM 52 is provided with a second ordinary hit related information storage area, a third ordinary hit related information storage area, and a fourth ordinary hit related information storage area. The second ordinary hit relation information storage area, the third ordinary hit relation information storage area, and the fourth ordinary hit relation information storage area are also configured in the same manner as the first ordinary hit relation information storage area. In the present embodiment, the fluctuation time of the second ordinary symbol and the fluctuation time of the fourth ordinary symbol are set to a fixed time (2.0 seconds), respectively. In such a case, the second variation pattern determination random number column and the third variation pattern determination random number column may not be provided in the second ordinary hit relationship information storage area and the third ordinary hit relationship information storage area. Acquired together with the second ordinary hit random number, the third ordinary hit random number, and the fourth ordinary hit random number, and stored in the second ordinary hit relation information storage area, the third ordinary hit relation information storage area, and the fourth ordinary hit relation information storage area. The various random numbers are also collectively referred to as the second random number, the third random number, and the fourth random number, respectively. Of the 1st to 4th random numbers stored in the 1st to 4th ordinary hit relationship information storage areas, the 1st to 4th random numbers stored in an area other than the judgment area described later are the 1st to 4th random numbers. Corresponds to a reserved ball. In the following description, the first hit random number, the second hit random number, the third hit random number, and the fourth hit random number are collectively referred to, or when any of them is not specified, they are also simply referred to as hit random numbers.

The first ordinary symbol determination table stored in the ROM 53 will be described with reference to FIG. The pachinko machine 1 determines an ordinary symbol (hereinafter, referred to as a winning symbol) indicating that the result of the first ordinary hit determination is the first ordinary hit by referring to the ordinary symbol determination table. In the present embodiment, the first ordinary symbol includes two types of winning symbols, "first ordinary hit A" and "first ordinary hit B". In the first ordinary symbol determination table, the value (0 to 99) of the first ordinary symbol determination random number is associated with each of the winning symbols. The ratio of the winning symbols is determined according to the value of the first ordinary symbol determination random number, and "A per first ordinary symbol" is 50% and "B per first ordinary symbol" is 50%. The first ordinary hit A corresponds to the first ordinary hit game of the above-mentioned "large ball", and the second ordinary hit B corresponds to the first ordinary hit game of the above-mentioned "small ball".

The first ordinary symbol determination table defines which of the opening patterns of the first electric chew 13 in the first ordinary hit game is to be set according to the winning symbol. The first open pattern P1 is associated with the "first ordinary hit A". The second open pattern P2 is associated with the "second normal hit B". Therefore, when the first ordinary hit determination determines that the first ordinary hit, and the winning symbol of "first ordinary hit A" is determined, the first ordinary hit game is executed in the first opening pattern P1. Will be done. When the first ordinary hit determination determines that the first ordinary hit, and the winning symbol of "first ordinary hit B" is determined, the first ordinary hit game is executed in the second opening pattern P2. .. Therefore, when it is determined by the first ordinary hit determination that it is the first ordinary hit, the first ordinary hit game by the first opening pattern P1 at a rate of 50% and the second opening pattern P2 at a rate of 50%. Each normal collision game is executed. The ratios of "A per first ordinary" and "B per first ordinary" can be arbitrarily changed.

With reference to FIG. 19, the opening pattern of the first electric chew 13 and the operating pattern of the distribution unit 21 will be described. The opening / closing member 131 of the first electric chew 13 performs an opening / closing operation related to the first ordinary hit game in an opening pattern according to the hit symbol. When a predetermined number (10 in this embodiment) of game balls win the first electric chew 13 opened by the opening / closing member 131, the opening / closing operation is completed even during the opening / closing operation according to each opening pattern. The first electric chew 13 is closed. This predetermined number may be any number other than 10.

The distribution unit 21 operates in a predetermined distribution unit operation pattern. In the distribution unit operation pattern, when the first normal hit game is executed, the distribution unit 21 is not activated from the time point T0, which is the start time of the first normal hit game, to the time point T1 which is the time when several seconds have passed. Placed in position. The distribution unit 21 is arranged at the operating position from the time point T1 to the time point T2 when the time TC (about 0.1 seconds in the present embodiment) has elapsed. Then, from the time point T2 to the time point T6, the distribution unit 21 is arranged in the non-operating position. Next, the distribution unit 21 is arranged at the operating position from the time point T6 to the time point T7 when the time point TD (about 6 seconds in the present embodiment) has elapsed. Subsequent distribution units 21 are arranged in non-operating positions until time T8, which is the end time of the first normal hit game (according to the first opening pattern P1).

In the first normal hit game according to the first open pattern P1, the opening / closing member 131 is closed from the time point T0 at the start of the first normal hit game to the time point T5 when about 10 seconds have passed. .. From the time point T0 to the time point T5, a start effect indicating that the opening of the first electric chew 13 by the first normal hit game of the large ball is started is performed. The first electric chew 13 is opened from the time point T5 until the time TA (about 1.8 seconds in the present embodiment) elapses. After that, the opening of the first electric chew 13 of the time TA is repeated twice with the closing of the time TB (about 1 second in this embodiment) between the time point T7, and the opening of the first electric chew 13 of the time TA is repeated. Is performed three times as a whole. From the time point T7 to the time point T8, which is the end point of the first normal hit game, the first electric chew 13 continues to be closed. During the period from the time point T7 to the time point T8 (about 8 seconds in the present embodiment), an end effect indicating that the first normal hit game of the large ball is completed is performed.

In the first normal hit game according to the second opening pattern P2, the opening / closing member 131 is closed from the time point T0 to the time point T1. From the time point T0 to the time point T1, a start effect indicating that the opening of the first electric chew 13 by the first normal hit game of the small ball is started is performed. The first electric chew 13 is opened from the time point T1 until the time TA elapses. After that, by the time point T3, the opening of the first electric chew 13 of the time TA is repeated twice with the closing of the time TB, and the opening of the first electric chew 13 of the time TA is performed three times as a whole. After the time point T3, the first electric chew 13 continues to be closed. During the period from the time point T3 to the time point T5 (about 4 seconds in the present embodiment), an end effect indicating that the first normal hit game of the small ball is completed is performed. That is, the first normal hit game of the small ball ends at the time point T5.

In the first normal hit game according to the second opening pattern P2, the time during which the distribution unit 21 is in the operating position is short while the first electric chew 13 is opened. The game ball that won the first electric chew 13 in the first normal hit game by the second opening pattern P2 is a distribution part at the branch portion (see FIG. 8) between the second internal flow path 231 and the third internal flow path 232. It hardly enters between the stopper 21B of 21 and the left end portion 231C. Therefore, when the first normal hit game is performed in the second open pattern P2, almost all of the game balls that the game balls have won in the first electric chew 13 flow down the second internal flow path 231 and the game balls. Rarely flows down the third internal flow path 232. Therefore, when the first ordinary hit game is performed in the second opening pattern P2, the first non-electric accessory 17 is unlikely to be opened with the execution of the first ordinary hit game, and in most cases, the first non-electric accessory 17 is opened. (Ii) Only the non-electric accessory 18 is opened. That is, when the first normal hit game is performed in the second open pattern P2, the big hit game becomes the small ball hit game at a rate of almost 100%.

On the other hand, in the first normal hit game according to the first opening pattern P1, the distribution unit 21 is arranged at the operating position most of the time while the first electric chew 13 is opened. One of the plurality of game balls that won the first electric chew 13 in the first normal hit game by the first opening pattern P1 is a branch portion between the second internal flow path 231 and the third internal flow path 232 (FIG. 8). (See), it enters between the stopper 21B of the distribution portion 21 and the left end portion 231C at a ratio of approximately 100%. Therefore, when the first normal hit game is performed in the first open pattern P1, one of the plurality of game balls in which the game ball has won the first electric chew 13 is a game ball at a rate of almost 100%. Flows down the third internal flow path 232. Therefore, when the first normal hit game is performed in the first open pattern P1, if the game ball is continuously launched toward the first electric chew 13, the first is almost 100%. The non-electric accessory 17 opens. That is, when the first normal hit game is performed in the first open pattern P1, the big hit game becomes the big hit game at a rate of almost 100%.

The first variation pattern determination table stored in the ROM 53 will be described with reference to FIG. The first variation pattern determination table is provided according to the determination result (first ordinary hit or miss, and first ordinary hit hit symbol) by the first ordinary hit determination. In each table, the value of the first variation pattern determination random number (0 to 511) and the variation time of the first ordinary symbol (variation time of the notification effect) are associated with each first variation pattern. When the first ordinary hit determination is performed, the table corresponding to the determination result is referred to, and one variation pattern corresponding to the value of the first variation pattern determination random number acquired together with the first hit random number is determined.

When the judgment result by the first ordinary hit determination is the first ordinary hit, a table corresponding to the hit symbol is provided. When the winning pattern is a small ball (first normal hit B), "normal reach A", "reach production A-1", "reach production B-1", "reach production C-1", "reach production" The rate at which the fluctuation pattern is determined increases in the order of "D-1" and "reach effect E". If the winning pattern is a large ball (first normal hit A), "normal reach B", "reach production A-2", "reach production B-2", "reach production C-2", "reach production" The rate at which the fluctuation pattern is determined increases in the order of "D-2" and "reach effect F". On the other hand, if the judgment result by the first normal collision judgment is incorrect, "normal reach", "reach effect A", "reach effect B", "reach effect C", "reach effect D", "reach effect E". , The rate at which the fluctuation pattern is determined decreases. Therefore, the degree of expectation that the judgment result by the first ordinary hit judgment will be the first ordinary hit is "normal reach", "reach effect A", "reach effect B", "reach effect C", "reach effect D", "reach effect D". It increases in the order of "reach production E". The reach effect is a notification effect that executes an effect indicating that the determination result may be the first normal hit after the effect symbol constitutes a predetermined reach state. In the present embodiment, the "non-reach" first variation pattern corresponds to the notification effect in which the effect symbol is confirmed and displayed in a combination indicating the determination result of the deviation without reaching the reach state, and the effect ends. In the present embodiment, the "non-reach" variation pattern is determined only when the determination result by the first ordinary hit determination is out of order.

The main board 41 generates a fluctuation pattern designation command which is a command for designating the determined fluctuation pattern, and transmits the generated fluctuation pattern designation command to the sub control board 58. The sub-control board 58 executes the notification effect by controlling the display screen 28, the speaker 48, and the like according to the fluctuation pattern specified by the command. It should be noted that the effect symbol may not be used for the notification effect. Further, the main substrate 41 fluctuates the first ordinary symbol by a fluctuation time determined according to the determined fluctuation pattern.

The operation of the pachinko machine 1 by the main board 41 will be described with reference to FIGS. 21 to 41. The main control of the pachinko machine 1 is performed by a control program stored in the ROM 53. The main process of the control program (see FIG. 21) is executed by the CPU 51 when the interrupt signal generation circuit 57 (see FIG. 16) detects an interrupt signal generated every 4 ms. Hereinafter, each step of the flowchart is abbreviated as "S".

As shown in FIG. 21, when the power of the pachinko machine 1 is turned on, the CPU 51 starts the main process. First, command output processing is performed (S10). In the command output process, the control command is output to the sub control board 58, the payout control board 45, the relay board 47, and the like. The control command output here is a control command stored in the RAM 52 in the main process executed last time.

Next, the switch reading process is performed (S11). In the switch reading process, a process for detecting the passage of the game ball or winning is performed from the detection results of the switches (see FIG. 16) provided on the gate 11, the electric chew, and the non-electric accessory. When each switch detects the passage of the game ball, the flag corresponding to each switch stored in the RAM 52 is set to "ON". Next, the counter update process is performed (S12). In the counter update process, the values of various time counters stored in the RAM 52 are updated.

Next, the first ordinary electric accessory processing is performed (S13). The details will be described later, but in the first ordinary electric accessory processing, when the first ordinary symbol indicating the first ordinary hit is displayed on the symbol display unit 24, the operation of the first ordinary hit game (mainly the first electric). A process for controlling the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member 131 of the chew 13 is performed (see FIGS. 24 and 25).

Next, the first ordinary symbol processing is performed (S14). Details will be described later, but in the first ordinary symbol processing, processing such as first ordinary hit determination and determination of the first variation pattern is performed (see FIG. 22).

Next, the second ordinary electric accessory process is performed (S15). The details will be described later, but in the second ordinary electric accessory processing, when the second ordinary symbol indicating the second ordinary hit is displayed on the symbol display unit 24, the operation of the second ordinary hit game (mainly the second electric). A process for controlling the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member 141 of the chew 14) is performed (see FIG. 28).

Next, the second ordinary symbol processing is performed (S16). Details will be described later, but in the second ordinary symbol processing, processing such as a second ordinary hit determination is performed (see FIG. 27).

Next, the third ordinary electric accessory process is performed (S17). The details will be described later, but in the third ordinary electric accessory processing, when the third ordinary symbol indicating the third ordinary hit is displayed on the symbol display unit 24, the operation of the third ordinary hit game (mainly the third electric). A process for controlling the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member 151 of the chew 15) is performed (see FIG. 30).

Next, the third ordinary symbol processing is performed (S18). Details will be described later, but in the third ordinary symbol processing, processing such as a third ordinary hit determination is performed (see FIG. 29).

Next, the fourth ordinary electric accessory process is performed (S19). Details will be described later, but in the fourth ordinary electric accessory processing, when the fourth ordinary symbol indicating the fourth ordinary hit is displayed on the symbol display unit 24, the operation of the fourth ordinary hit game (mainly the fourth electric power). A process for controlling the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member 161 of the chew 16) is performed (see FIG. 33).

Next, the fourth ordinary symbol processing is performed (S20). Although the details will be described later, in the fourth ordinary symbol processing, processing such as the fourth ordinary hit determination is performed (see FIG. 31).

Next, non-electric accessory processing is performed (S21). Although the details will be described later, in the non-electric accessory processing, various processes for determining whether or not the game related to the non-electric accessory is normally performed are performed (see FIG. 34).

Next, the payout process (S22), the error check (S23), and the information output process (S24) are performed, and the main process ends. In the payout process, when the flag corresponding to each switch is set to "ON" by the switch read process, a command indicating that the game ball has won a prize in the winning opening corresponding to each switch is transmitted to the payout control board 45. To. Upon receiving this command, the CPU 45a of the payout control board 45 causes the prize ball payout device 49 to pay out a predetermined number of prize balls for the winning openings corresponding to the commands according to the number of winning balls to the winning openings. .. In the error check, when an error occurs, the error is notified using the display screen 28, the speaker 48, and the like. In the information output process, various information is output to the game hall management computer (not shown) via the external terminal plate 55.

The flags used in the main process will be described. The RAM 52 has a jackpot gaming status flag, a first normal hit in-game flag, a second normal hit in-game flag, a third normal hit in-game flag, a fourth normal hit in-game flag, a first fluctuation flag, and a second fluctuation flag. The third fluctuation flag, the fourth fluctuation flag, the first open flag, the second open flag, the third open flag, the fourth open flag, and the like are stored. As for the jackpot game status flag, "1" is stored during the jackpot game and becomes "ON", and when the jackpot game is not in progress, "0" is stored and becomes "OFF". The flag during the first normal hit game is set to "ON" after the first normal hit is determined to be "1", and "0" is set after the first normal hit game is completed. It is memorized and becomes "OFF". The flag during the second normal hit game is set to "ON" after the second normal hit determination is determined as the second normal hit, and "0" is set after the second normal hit game is completed. It is memorized and becomes "OFF". The third normal hit game flag is set to "ON" after the third normal hit determination determines that the third normal hit is stored, and "0" is set after the third normal hit game is completed. It is memorized and becomes "OFF". The 4th normal hit game flag is set to "ON" after the 4th normal hit determination is determined as the 4th normal hit, and "0" is set after the 4th normal hit game is completed. It is memorized and becomes "OFF".

For the first fluctuation flag, "1" is stored and turned "ON" when the first normal symbol is fluctuating (during fluctuation), and "0" is set when the first normal symbol is not fluctuating. It is memorized and becomes "OFF". As for the second fluctuation flag, "1" is stored and turned "ON" while the second normal symbol is changing, and "0" is stored and turned "OFF" when the second normal symbol is not changing. As for the third fluctuation flag, "1" is stored and turned "ON" while the third normal symbol is changing, and "0" is stored and turned "OFF" when the third normal symbol is not changing. As for the fourth fluctuation flag, "1" is stored and turned "ON" while the fourth normal symbol is changing, and "0" is stored and turned "OFF" when the fourth normal symbol is not changing.

As for the first open flag, "1" is stored while the first electric chew 13 is open and becomes "ON", and "0" is stored and becomes "OFF" while the first electric chew 13 is closed. As for the second open flag, "1" is stored and turned "ON" while the second electric chew 14 is open, and "0" is stored and turned "OFF" while the second electric chew 14 is closed. As for the third open flag, "1" is stored and turned "ON" while the third electric chew 15 is open, and "0" is stored and turned "OFF" while the third electric chew 15 is closed. As for the fourth open flag, "1" is stored and turned "ON" while the fourth electric power chew 16 is open, and "0" is stored and turned "OFF" while the fourth electric power chew 16 is closed.

The details of the first ordinary symbol processing (see S14 and FIG. 21) will be described with reference to FIG. 22. When the first ordinary symbol processing is started, it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed through the gate 11 (S31). When the gate switch 61 provided in the gate 11 detects the passage of the game ball, the flag corresponding to the gate switch 61 is set to "ON" in the switch reading process (S11, see FIG. 21) of the main process. When this flag is "OFF", it is determined that the game ball has not passed through the gate 11 (S31: NO), and the process proceeds to the determination of S41. When this flag is "ON", it is determined that the game ball has passed through the gate 11 (S31: YES), and the process proceeds to the determination of S33.

Next, it is determined whether the number of first reserved balls is "4" (S33). When the number of first reserved balls is "4" (S33: YES), the process proceeds to the determination of S41. When the number of first reserved balls is not "4" (S33: NO), "1" is added to the number of first reserved balls stored in the RAM 52 (S35). Next, the first random number is acquired and stored in the storage area having the smallest number among the empty storage areas in the first ordinary hit relationship information storage area (see FIG. 17) (S36). Specifically, the value of the first hit random number is in the first hit random number column, the value of the first symbol determination random number is in the first symbol determination random number column, and the first variation pattern is in the first variation pattern determination random number column. The value of the determined random number is stored respectively. The first random number may include random numbers of other types. The process shifts to S41.

Then, it is determined whether all the electric chews are closed (S41). If any of the first to fourth normal hit game flags is "ON", it is determined that one of the electric chews is open (S41: NO), and the process returns to the main process. For example, if the determination result of the first ordinary hit is derived, and then each determination result of the second ordinary hit, the third ordinary hit, or the fourth ordinary hit is derived, the electric chew and the non-electric combination are derived in the jackpot game. Things work together. When any of the electric chews is operating, the pachinko machine 1 does not measure the fluctuation time of the first to fourth ordinary symbols, so that the first to fourth ordinary hit games are duplicated. I try not to be broken.

If any of the 1st to 4th normal hit game flags is "OFF", it is determined that all the electric chews are closed (S41: YES), and whether the 1st normal symbol is changing. Judged (S42). When the first fluctuation flag is "OFF", it is determined that the first normal symbol is not changing (S42: NO), and the number of fourth reserved balls stored in the RAM 52 is "1" or more. Is determined (S43). When the number of 4th reserved balls is "1" or more (S43: YES), the first normal symbol is not changed and the process returns to the main process.

When the number of fourth reserved balls is "0" (S43: NO), it is determined whether the number of third reserved balls stored in the RAM 52 is "1" or more (S45). When the number of third reserved balls is "1" or more (S45: YES), the first normal symbol is not changed and the process returns to the main process. When the number of third reserved balls is "0" (S45: NO), it is determined whether the number of second reserved balls stored in the RAM 52 is "1" or more (S46). When the number of second reserved balls is "1" or more (S46: YES), the first normal symbol is not changed and the process returns to the main process. When the number of second reserved balls is "0" (S46: NO), it is determined whether the number of first reserved balls stored in the RAM 52 is "1" or more (S51). When the number of first reserved balls is "0" (S51: NO), the process returns to the main process.

When the number of first reserved balls is "1" or more (S51: YES), the number of first reserved balls stored in the RAM 52 is subtracted by "1" (S52). The first hit random number stored in the storage area having the smallest number in the first ordinary hit relationship information storage area is shifted to the first determination area (not shown) (S53).

Next, the first normal collision determination is performed (S54). The ROM 53 stores a first ordinary hit determination table, which is a table for performing the first ordinary hit determination. The first ordinary hit determination table defines a random number value of the first ordinary hit random number corresponding to "first ordinary hit" or "missing" for the first ordinary hit determination. In the process of S54, the first ordinary hit determination table is referred to, and whether the first hit random number shifted to the first determination area in the process of S53 corresponds to "first ordinary hit" or "missing". Is determined. As a result, the first ordinary hit determination based on the undetermined first hit random number stored in the first ordinary hit relation information storage area is performed in the order in which the first hit random numbers are stored. In the present embodiment, in the first ordinary hit determination, the first ordinary hit is determined with the probability of the first ordinary hit (about 1/150).

Next, the first ordinary symbol determination table (see FIG. 18) is referred to, and the winning symbol when it is determined to be the first ordinary hit is determined by the value of the first ordinary symbol determination random number (S55). The determined winning symbol is stored in the RAM 52. If the result of the first normal hit determination is out of order, a predetermined out-of-order symbol is determined.

Next, the first variation pattern determination table (see FIG. 20) is referred to, and one of the first variation patterns according to the determination result of the first ordinary hit determination is determined by the value of the first variation pattern determination random number. A first variation pattern specification command for designating the determined first variation pattern is generated (S56). The generated first variation pattern designation command is stored in the RAM 52. The stored first variation pattern designation command is transmitted to the sub-control board 58 and the relay board 47 by the command output process (S10, see FIG. 21) of the main process to be executed next time, and the start of the notification effect and the first normal The start of fluctuation of the symbol is instructed. The fluctuation time of the first ordinary symbol determined according to the determined first fluctuation pattern is stored in the first ordinary symbol fluctuation time counter (S58). "1" indicating that the first ordinary symbol is changing is stored in the first fluctuation flag and becomes "ON" (S59), and the process returns to the main process.

On the other hand, in the judgment of S42, when the first fluctuation flag is "ON", it is determined that the first normal symbol is changing (S42: YES), and 4 ms from the value of the first normal symbol fluctuation time counter. Is subtracted (S61). Next, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation time of the first ordinary symbol has elapsed based on the value of the first ordinary symbol fluctuation time counter (S62). If the value of the first normal symbol fluctuation time counter is not "0", it is determined that the fluctuation time of the first normal symbol has not yet elapsed (S62: NO), and the fluctuation of the first normal symbol is continued. , The process returns to the main process. When the value of the first normal symbol fluctuation time counter is "0", it is determined that the fluctuation time of the first normal symbol has elapsed (S62: YES), and the first normal symbol stop command is generated (S63). ), Stored in the RAM 52. The stored first ordinary symbol stop command is transmitted to the sub-control board 58 by the command output process of the main process to be executed next time, and to the symbol display unit 24 via the relay board 47, and the notification effect ends and the notification effect is completed. It is instructed to stop the fluctuation of the first ordinary symbol. The symbol display unit 24 that has received the first ordinary symbol stop command stops the fluctuation of the first ordinary symbol. Next, "0" indicating that the first ordinary symbol is not changing is stored in the first fluctuation flag and becomes "OFF" (S65).

Next, it is determined whether the result of the first ordinary hit determination performed in S55 is the first ordinary hit (S66). If the result of the first normal hit determination is incorrect (S66: NO), the process returns to the main process. When the result of the first ordinary hit determination is the first ordinary hit (S66: YES), a jackpot game start command for notifying the start of the jackpot game is generated and stored in the RAM 52 (S71). The stored jackpot game start command is transmitted to the sub control board 58 by the command output process of the main process to be executed next time. Next, the jackpot game status flag becomes "ON" (S72), and the first normal hit game in-game flag becomes "ON" (S73). Next, the first allowable number determination process (S76) is executed in order, and the process returns to the main process.

The details of the first allowable number determination process (see S76 and FIG. 22) will be described with reference to FIG. 23. The first permissible number is a number used in the first non-electric winning process (see FIG. 37), which will be described later, and is a game ball that is allowed to win the first non-electric accessory 17 in one big hit game. Is the number of. The first allowable number is stored in the RAM 52. In the first allowable number determination process, the first allowable number is determined. The first permissible number of the pachinko machine 1 immediately after the RAM clear is executed is “0”.

When the first allowable number determination process is started, it is determined whether or not the first normal hit game to be executed is the first normal hit game of a large number of balls (S81). This determination is made based on whether the winning symbol determined in S55 (see FIG. 22) is the first ordinary hit A. When the jackpot game to be executed is a jackpot jackpot game (S81: YES), "2" equal to the first closed winning number is added to the first allowable number stored in the RAM 52 (S82).

Next, it is determined whether the first allowable number is larger than "4" (S83). When the first allowable number is larger than "4" (S83: YES), the first allowable number is set to the upper limit value "4" (S85), and the process returns to the main process. When the first allowable number is smaller than "4" (S83: NO), the process returns to the main process. When the big hit game to be executed is a small hit big hit game (S81: NO), the first allowable number is set to "0" (S86), and the process returns to the main process. That is, the pachinko machine 1 sets the first allowable number at the start of the jackpot game.

When the game progresses normally, the number of times the first non-electric accessory 17 is opened in one big hit game is one, and the number of game balls that can win the opened first non-electric accessory 17 Is the number of first closed prizes, "2". On the other hand, if less than two game balls have won the first non-electric accessory 17 opened in the big hit big hit game because the launch of the game ball is interrupted during the big hit game, the first The jackpot game ends while the non-electric accessory 17 remains open. When the big hit big hit game is newly started in this state, after one or two game balls are won in the open first non-electric accessory 17 and the first non-electric accessory 17 is closed, Furthermore, the first non-electric accessory 17 may be opened once due to the newly started big hit game. In this case, a maximum of four game balls can win the first non-electric accessory 17 in one big hit game. The pachinko machine 1 does not uniformly set the first permissible number in the big hit big hit game to "2" on the assumption that an irregular game is performed although it is not such an illegal game, but a game. Adjust the first permissible number according to the situation of. As a result, the pachinko machine 1 avoids detecting even an irregular game that may occur even in a normal game as an illegal game.

On the other hand, when the small hit ball jackpot game is normally performed, the first non-electric accessory 17 is not opened even once during the jackpot game. In this case, if the first non-electric accessory 17 is won by a game ball, there is a possibility that some kind of fraudulent act (so-called goto act) has been performed. Therefore, when the small hit ball jackpot game is executed, the pachinko machine 1 sets the first allowable number to "0" and cheats if even one game ball is won in the first non-electric accessory 17. It is possible to detect as.

The details of the first ordinary electric accessory processing (see S13 and FIG. 21) will be described with reference to FIG. 24. The flag used in the first ordinary electric accessory processing will be described. In the first ordinary electric accessory processing, in addition to the various flags described above, the start effect in-process flag and the end effect in-process flag are used. These flags are stored in the RAM 52. The start effect in progress flag is a flag indicating whether the start effect (opening effect of the big hit game) indicating that the opening of the first electric chew 13 by the first normal hit game is being executed is being executed, and the execution of the start effect is executed. "1" is memorized in the inside and becomes "ON", otherwise "0" is memorized and becomes "OFF". The end effect in progress flag is a flag indicating whether the end effect (the ending effect of the first ordinary hit game among the big hit games) is being executed, and the end effect is being executed. "1" is memorized and becomes "ON", otherwise "0" is memorized and becomes "OFF".

When the first ordinary electric accessory processing is started as shown in FIG. 24, it is determined whether or not the jackpot game is in progress (S101). When the jackpot game status flag is "OFF", it is determined that the jackpot game is not in progress (S101: NO), and the process returns to the main process. When the jackpot game status flag is "ON", it is determined that the jackpot game is in progress (S101: YES), and it is determined whether or not the first normal hit game is in progress (S102). When the first normal hit game in-game flag is "OFF", it is determined that the first normal hit game is not in progress (S102: NO), and the process returns to the main process.

When the first normal hit game flag is "ON", it is determined that the first normal hit game is in progress (S102: YES), and control related to the first normal hit game is performed. First, it is determined whether the end effect is being executed (S103). When the end effect in-progress flag is "OFF", it is determined that the end effect is not being executed (S103: NO), and it is determined whether the first electric chew 13 is open (S105). When the first open flag is "OFF", it is determined that the first electric chew 13 is not open (closed) (S105: NO), and it is determined whether the start effect is being executed. (S121).

When the start effect in-progress flag is "OFF", it is determined that the start effect is not being executed (S121: NO), a start effect start command for instructing the start of execution of the start effect is generated, and is stored in the RAM 52. (S122). The stored start effect start command is transmitted to the sub control board 58 by the command output process of the main process to be executed next time. Next, the execution time of the start effect is stored in the timer counter of the RAM 52 (S123). As shown in FIG. 19, in the present embodiment, the execution time of the start effect is different depending on whether the first normal hit game of the large ball is played or the first normal hit game of the small ball is played. different. The CPU 51 sets the execution time according to the hit symbol of the first ordinary symbol determined in S55 in the timer counter, and starts measuring the execution time. Next, the start effect in-progress flag becomes "ON" (S125), and the process returns to the main process.

On the other hand, when the start effect in-progress flag is "ON", it is determined that the start effect is being executed (S121: YES), and it is determined whether the execution time of the start effect has elapsed (S131). If the execution time of the start effect has not yet elapsed (S131: NO), the process returns to the main process. When the execution time of the start effect has elapsed (S131: YES), the start effect in-progress flag is set to "OFF" (S132), the first electric chew release command for releasing the first electric chew 13 is generated, and the RAM 52 Is stored in (S133). In the present embodiment, the command for opening the first electric chew 13 in the first opening pattern P1 or the command for opening in the second opening pattern P2 depends on the hit symbol of the first ordinary symbol determined in S55. Generated. The first electric chew release command is transmitted to the relay board 47 in the command output process of the main process to be executed next time. The first electric chew solenoid 64, which has received the first electric chew opening command via the relay board 47, opens the opening / closing member 131 of the first electric chew 13 in the electric chew opening pattern indicated by the command. Further, the opening pattern of the first electric chew 13 according to the hit symbol of the first ordinary symbol is stored in the RAM 52 (S135).

Next, the first open flag becomes "ON" (S136). The distribution unit operation command is generated and stored in the RAM 52 (S138). The distribution unit operation command is a command for operating the distribution unit 21 in the distribution unit operation pattern shown in FIG. The distribution unit operation command is transmitted to the relay board 47 in the command output process of the main process to be executed next time. The distribution unit solenoid 68 that has received the distribution unit operation command via the relay board 47 operates the distribution unit 21 in the distribution unit operation pattern. Next, the second non-electric excess winning determination process is executed (S139), and the process returns to the main process. The details of the second non-electric excess winning judgment process will be described later.

On the other hand, when the first open flag is "ON", it is determined that the first electric chew 13 is being opened (the first electric chew 13 is executing the opening / closing operation in a predetermined electric chew opening pattern) (S105). : YES), processing of the game ball winning the first electric chew 13 and processing for ending the opening / closing operation of the first electric chew 13 are performed. First, it is determined whether the opening / closing operation of the first electric chew 13 in the electric chew opening pattern (first opening pattern P1 or second opening pattern P2) stored in S135 is completed (S106). When the opening / closing operation is not completed yet (S106: NO), it is determined whether or not the game ball has won the first electric chew 13 (S107). When the flag corresponding to the first electric chew switch 71 is "OFF", it is determined that the game ball has not won the first electric chew 13 (S107: NO), and the processing is determined by S109. Move to.

On the other hand, when the flag corresponding to the first electric chew switch 71 is "ON", it is determined that the game ball has won the first electric chew 13 (S107: YES). Therefore, "1" is added to the first winning ball number counter of the RAM 52, which counts the number of first winning balls, which is the number of game balls winning in the first electric chew 13 (S108). Next, it is determined whether the number of first winning balls is "10" or more (S109). When the number of first winning balls is less than "10" (S109: NO), the first electric chew 13 is continuously released, so that the process returns to the main process.

When the number of first winning balls is "10" or more (S109: YES) or when the opening / closing operation of the first electric chew 13 is completed (S75: YES), the first for closing the first electric chew 13 An electric chew closing command is generated (S111). The generated first electric chew closing command is stored in the RAM 52, and is transmitted to the relay board 47 in the command output process of the main process to be executed next time. The first electric chew solenoid 64, which has received the first electric chew release command via the relay board 47, closes the opening / closing member 131 of the first electric chew 13. Next, "0" is stored in the first open flag and becomes "OFF" (S112).

Next, an end effect start command for instructing the start of execution of the end effect is generated and stored in the RAM 52 (S113). The stored end effect start command is transmitted to the sub-control board 58 by the command output process of the main process to be executed next time. Next, the execution time of the end effect is stored in the timer counter of the RAM 52 (S115). As shown in FIG. 19, in the present embodiment, the execution time of the end effect is different depending on whether the first normal hit game of the large ball is played or the first normal hit game of the small ball is played. different. The CPU 51 sets the execution time according to the hit symbol of the first ordinary symbol determined in S55 in the timer counter, and starts measuring the execution time. Next, the end effecting flag is set to "ON" (S116), and the process returns to the main process.

If the end effect in-progress flag is "ON" and the end effect is being executed (S103: YES), it is determined whether the end effect execution time has elapsed (S141), as shown in FIG. 25. ). If the execution time of the end effect has not yet elapsed (S141: NO), the process returns to the main process. When the execution time of the end effect has elapsed (S141: YES), the end effect in-progress flag is set to "OFF" (S142).

Then, the number of first confirmations and the number of second confirmations are totaled (S143). The first confirmation number is a value stored in the RAM 52, and is the number of times the game ball has passed through the first non-electric confirmation switch 83 during the first normal hit game. In the present embodiment, in the confirmation switch detection processing (see FIG. 35) described later, the game ball confirms the first non-electricity during the first normal hit game from the end of the start effect to the end of the end effect. The number of times the switch 83 has passed is accumulated as the number of first confirmations. The second confirmation number is a value stored in the RAM 52, and is the number of times the game ball has passed the second non-electric confirmation switch 84 during the first normal hit game. In the present embodiment, in the confirmation switch detection processing, the number of times the game ball passes through the second non-electric confirmation switch 84 during the first normal hit game from the end of the start effect to the end of the end effect is , Accumulated as the second confirmation number. The total of the first confirmation number and the second confirmation number is referred to as the total confirmation number below.

Next, it is determined whether the number of first winning balls and the total number of confirmed balls are different (S144). When the number of first winning balls and the total number of confirmed balls are equal (S144: NO), the process proceeds to S146. When the number of first winning balls and the total number of confirmed balls are different (S144: YES), the first general electric incoming / outgoing ball mismatch command is generated and stored in the RAM 52 (S145). The first Fuden incoming / outgoing ball mismatch command is a command for notifying that the number of first winning balls and the total number of confirmed balls are not equal. The stored first general electric input / output ball mismatch command is transmitted to the external terminal board 55 and the sub control board 58 in the command output process of the main process to be executed next time.

In the present embodiment, when the game is normally performed, all the game balls that have won the first electric chew 13 opened by the first ordinary hit game are the first non-electric confirmation switch 83 or the second non-electric confirmation switch 83. Passes through any of the confirmation switches 84. The number of first winning balls and the total number of confirmations are not equal (the number of game balls that won the first electric chew 13 during the first normal game and the number of game balls discharged from the first electric chew 13 to the rear of the game board 2 If the number of game balls is not equal), there is a possibility that some kind of cheating has been performed. Therefore, the pachinko machine 1 detects a case where the number of first winning balls and the total number of confirmed balls are not equal, and generates a first general electric incoming / outgoing ball mismatch command in order to notify as an error. Next, the number of first confirmations and the number of second confirmations are cleared to "0" (S146). The first open flag becomes "OFF" (S148), and the first normal hit in-game flag becomes "OFF" (S149). The process returns to the main process.

The details of the second non-electric excess winning determination process (see S139 and FIG. 24) will be described with reference to FIG. 26. The second non-electric excess winning determination process detects whether or not the number of game balls that win the second non-electric accessory 18 by performing the first normal hit game once is equal to or greater than a predetermined number. In the present embodiment, the total number of game balls that win the second non-electric accessory 18 from the start of the first normal hit game to the next start of the first normal hit game (hereinafter). , "The number of second non-electric cumulative winning balls") is 11 or more, which is the detection target. The number of second non-electric cumulative winning balls is stored in the RAM 52, and is added each time a game ball wins the second non-electric accessory 18 in the first non-electric winning processing (see FIG. 37) described later. .. In the present embodiment, the maximum number of game balls that can win the first electric chew 13 in one first ordinary game is 10. In addition, the number of second closed prizes of the second non-electric accessory 18 is "1". Therefore, if the game is played normally, the maximum number of game balls that win the second non-electric accessory 18 when the first normal hit game is played once is 10. Therefore, the pachinko machine 1 detects a case where the number of second non-electric cumulative winning balls exceeds this, “11 or more”, as a situation in which the game is not normally performed.

When the second non-electric excess winning determination process is started, it is determined whether the number of second non-electric cumulative winning balls is "11" or more (S151). When the number of second non-electric cumulative winning balls is "11" or more (S151: YES), the second non-electric excess winning command is generated and stored in the RAM 52 (S152). The second non-electric excess winning command is a command for notifying that the number of second non-electric cumulative winning balls is an abnormal value. The second non-electric excess winning command is transmitted to the external terminal board 55 and the sub control board 58 in the command output process of the main process to be executed next time. The process shifts to S153. When the number of second non-electric cumulative winning balls is less than "11" (S151: NO), the process shifts to S153. Next, the number of second non-electric cumulative winning balls is cleared to "0" (S153), and the processing returns to the first ordinary electric accessory processing (see FIG. 24).

In the present embodiment, the pachinko machine 1 executes the second non-electric excess winning determination process at the end of the start effect of the first normal hit game. For this reason, the number of second non-electric cumulative winning balls is the second between the end of the first normal hit game start effect and the end of the next newly started first ordinary hit game start effect. This corresponds to the total number of game balls that have won the non-electric accessory 18. The execution time of the second non-electric excess winning determination process is not limited to this, and may be, for example, the start time of the start effect of the first ordinary hit game.

The details of the second ordinary symbol processing (see S16 and FIG. 21) will be described with reference to FIG. 27. When the second ordinary symbol processing is started, it is determined whether or not the game ball has won the first non-electric accessory 17 (S161). When the flag corresponding to the first non-electric accessory switch 75 is "ON", it is determined that the game ball has not won the first non-electric accessory 17 (S161: NO), and the processing is determined by S171. Move to. When the flag corresponding to the first non-electric accessory switch 75 is "ON", it is determined that the game ball has won the first non-electric accessory 17 (S161: YES), and the process shifts to the determination of S163. To do.

Next, it is determined whether the number of second reserved balls is "2" (S163). When the number of second reserved balls is "2" (S163: YES), the process proceeds to the determination of S171. When the number of second reserved balls is not "2" (S163: NO), "1" is added to the number of second reserved balls stored in the RAM 52 (S165). Next, the second random number is acquired and stored in the storage area having the smallest number among the empty storage areas in the second ordinary hit relationship information area (not shown) (S166). The process shifts to the determination of S171.

Then, it is determined whether all the electric chews are closed (S171). When any of the first to fourth normal hit game flags is "ON", it is determined that one of the electric chews is open (S171: NO), and the process returns to the main process. In this way, the pachinko machine 1 does not measure the fluctuation time of the second normal symbol while any of the electric chews is open.

If any of the 1st to 4th normal hit game flags is "OFF", it is determined that all the electric chews are closed (S171: YES), and whether the 2nd normal symbol is changing. It is determined (S172). When the second fluctuation flag is "OFF", it is determined that the second normal symbol is not changing (S172: NO), and the number of fourth reserved balls stored in the RAM 52 is "1" or more. Is determined (S173). When the number of fourth reserved balls is "1" or more (S173: YES), the second normal symbol is not changed and the process returns to the main process.

When the number of fourth reserved balls is "0" (S173: NO), it is determined whether the number of third reserved balls stored in the RAM 52 is "1" or more (S175). When the number of third reserved balls is "1" or more (S175: YES), the second normal symbol is not changed and the process returns to the main process. When the number of third reserved balls is "0" (S175: NO), it is determined whether the number of second reserved balls stored in the RAM 52 is "1" or more (S181). When the number of second reserved balls is "0" (S181: NO), the process returns to the main process. When the number of second reserved balls is "1" or more (S181: YES), the number of second reserved balls stored in the RAM 52 is subtracted by "1" (S182). The second hit random number stored in the storage area having the smallest number in the second ordinary hit relationship information storage area is shifted to the second determination area (not shown) (S183).

Next, the second normal collision determination is performed (S185). The ROM 53 stores a second ordinary hit determination table, which is a table for performing the second ordinary hit determination. The second ordinary hit determination table defines a random number value of the second ordinary hit random number corresponding to "second ordinary hit" or "missing" for the second ordinary hit determination. In the process of S185, the second ordinary hit determination table is referred to, and whether the second hit random number shifted to the second determination area in the process of S183 corresponds to "second ordinary hit" or "missing". It is judged. As a result, the second ordinary hit determination based on the undetermined second hit random number stored in the second ordinary hit relation information storage area is performed in the order in which the second hit random numbers are stored. In the present embodiment, in the second ordinary hit determination, the second ordinary hit probability (100%) is determined as the second ordinary hit.

Next, a second normal symbol fluctuation start command for starting the fluctuation of the second normal symbol is generated (S186) and stored in the RAM 52. The second normal symbol variation start command is transmitted to the symbol display unit 24 via the relay board 47 by the command output process of the main process to be executed next time. The symbol display unit 24 starts to change the second normal symbol. Next, a predetermined variation time of the second ordinary symbol (2 seconds in the present embodiment) is stored in the second ordinary symbol variation time counter (S188). "1" indicating that the second normal symbol is changing is stored in the second fluctuation flag and becomes "ON" (S189), and the processing returns to the main processing.

On the other hand, when the second fluctuation flag is "ON" in the judgment of S172, it is determined that the second normal symbol is changing (S172: YES), and 4 ms is subtracted from the value of the second normal symbol fluctuation time counter. (S191). Then, based on the value of the second normal symbol fluctuation time counter, it is determined whether the fluctuation time of the second normal symbol has elapsed (S192). If the value of the second normal symbol fluctuation time counter is not "0", it is determined that the fluctuation time of the second normal symbol has not yet elapsed (S192: NO), and the fluctuation of the second normal symbol is continued. , The process returns to the main process.

When the value of the second normal symbol fluctuation time counter is "0", it is determined that the fluctuation time of the second normal symbol has elapsed (S192: YES), and the second normal symbol stop command is generated (S193). ), Stored in the RAM 52. The stored second normal symbol stop command is transmitted to the symbol display unit 24 via the relay board 47 by the command output process of the main process to be executed next time. The symbol display unit 24 that has received the second normal symbol stop command stops the fluctuation of the second normal symbol. Next, "0" indicating that the second normal symbol is not changing is stored in the second fluctuation flag and becomes "OFF" (S195).

Next, it is determined whether the result of the second ordinary hit determination performed in S185 is the second ordinary hit (S196). If the result of the second normal hit determination is incorrect (S196: NO), the process returns to the main process. When the result of the second normal hit determination is the second normal hit (S196: YES), the second normal hit in-game flag is set to "ON" (S198). The process returns to the main process.

The details of the second ordinary electric accessory processing (see S15 and FIG. 21) will be described with reference to FIG. 28. When the processing of the second ordinary electric accessory is started, it is determined whether or not the second ordinary hit game is in progress (S201). When the second normal hit game in-game flag is "OFF", it is determined that the second normal hit game is not in progress (S201: NO), and the process returns to the main process.

When the second normal hit game flag is "ON", it is determined that the second normal hit game is in progress (S201: YES), and control regarding the second normal hit game is performed. First, it is determined whether the second electric chew 14 is open (S202). When the second open flag is "OFF", it is determined that the second electric chew 14 is closed (S202: NO), and the second electric chew open command for opening the second electric chew 14 is issued. It is generated (S221) and stored in the RAM 52. The second electric chew release command is transmitted to the relay board 47 in the command output process of the main process to be executed next time. The second electric chew solenoid 65, which has received the second electric chew opening command via the relay board 47, opens the opening / closing member 141 of the second electric chew 14. Next, the second opening time is stored in the second opening time counter (S222). Next, the second open flag becomes "ON" (S223), and the process returns to the main process.

On the other hand, when the second open flag is "ON", it is determined that the second electric chew 14 is open (S202: YES), and the processing of the game ball winning the second electric chew 14 and the second A process for closing the electric chew 14 is performed. First, it is determined whether the second opening time has elapsed (S203). If the value of the second opening time counter is not "0", it is determined that the second opening time has not passed yet (S203: NO), and it is determined whether the game ball has won the second electric chew 14. (S205). When the flag corresponding to the second electric chew switch 72 is "OFF", it is determined that the game ball has not won the second electric chew 14 (S205: NO), and the processing is determined by S209. Move to.

On the other hand, when the flag corresponding to the second electric chew switch 72 is "ON", it is determined that the game ball has won the second electric chew 14 (S205: YES). Therefore, "1" is added to the second winning ball number counter of the RAM 52, which counts the number of second winning balls, which is the number of game balls winning in the second electric chew 14 (S206). Next, it is determined whether the number of second winning balls is "10" or more (S209). When the number of second winning balls is less than "10" (S209: NO), the second electric chew 14 is continuously released, so that the process returns to the main process.

When the number of second winning balls is "10" or more (S209: YES) or when the second opening time has elapsed (S203: YES), a second electric chew closing command for closing the second electric chew 14 is generated. (S211) and stored in the RAM 52. The stored second electric chew closing command is transmitted to the relay board 47 in the command output process of the main process to be executed next time. The second electric chew solenoid 65, which has received the second electric chew release command via the relay board 47, closes the opening / closing member 141 of the second electric chew 14. Next, "0" is stored in the second open flag and becomes "OFF" (S212), and "0" is stored in the second normal hit in-game flag and becomes "OFF" (S213). The process returns to the main process.

The details of the third ordinary symbol processing (see S18 and FIG. 21) will be described with reference to FIG. 29. When the third ordinary symbol processing is started, it is determined whether or not the game ball has won the second electric chew 14 (S231). When the flag corresponding to the second electric chew switch 72 is "OFF", it is determined that the game ball has not won the second electric chew 14 (S231: NO), and the process shifts to the determination of S241.

When the flag corresponding to the second electric chew switch 72 is "ON", it is determined that the game ball has won the second electric chew 14 (S231: YES), and the number of third reserved balls is "4". Is determined (S233). When the number of third reserved balls is "4" (S233: YES), the number of third reserved balls has reached the maximum number of third reserved balls, so the process proceeds to the determination of S241. When the number of third reserved balls is not "4" (S233: NO), "1" is added to the number of third reserved balls stored in the RAM 52 (S235). Next, the third random number is acquired and stored in the storage area having the smallest number among the empty storage areas in the third ordinary hit relationship information storage area (S236). The process shifts to the determination of S241.

Then, it is determined whether all the electric chews are closed (S241). If at least one of the first to fourth normal hit in-game flags is "ON", it is determined that one of the electric chews is open (S241: NO), and the process returns to the main process. .. In this way, the pachinko machine 1 does not measure the fluctuation time of the third ordinary symbol while any of the electric chews is open.

If any of the 1st to 4th normal hit game flags is "OFF", it is determined that all the electric chews are closed (S241: YES), and whether the 3rd normal symbol is changing. It is determined (S242). When the third fluctuation flag is "OFF", it is determined that the third ordinary symbol is not changing (S242: NO), and the number of fourth reserved balls stored in the RAM 52 is "1" or more. Is determined (S243). When the number of 4th reserved balls is "1" or more (S243: YES), the third normal symbol is not changed and the process returns to the main process. When the number of fourth reserved balls is "0" (S243: NO), it is determined whether the number of third reserved balls stored in the RAM 52 is "1" or more (S251). When the number of third reserved balls is "0" (S251: NO), the process returns to the main process. When the number of third reserved balls is "1" or more (S251: YES), the number of third reserved balls stored in the RAM 52 is subtracted by "1" (S252). The third hit random number stored in the storage area having the smallest number in the third ordinary hit relationship information storage area is shifted to the third determination area (not shown) (S253).

Next, the third normal collision determination is performed (S255). The ROM 53 stores a third ordinary hit determination table, which is a table for performing the third ordinary hit determination. The third ordinary hit determination table defines a random number value of a third hit random number corresponding to "third ordinary hit" or "missing" for the third ordinary hit determination. In the process of S255, the third ordinary hit determination table is referred to, and whether the third hit random number shifted to the third determination area in the process of S253 corresponds to "third ordinary hit" or "missing". It is judged. As a result, the third ordinary hit determination based on the undetermined third hit random number stored in the third ordinary hit relation information storage area is performed in the order in which the third hit random number is stored. In the present embodiment, in the third ordinary hit determination, the third ordinary hit probability (100%) is determined as the third ordinary hit.

Next, a third normal symbol fluctuation start command for starting the fluctuation of the third normal symbol is generated (S256) and stored in the RAM 52. The third normal symbol variation start command is transmitted to the symbol display unit 24 via the relay board 47 by the command output process of the main process to be executed next time. The symbol display unit 24 starts the fluctuation of the third ordinary symbol. Next, a predetermined variation time of the third ordinary symbol (2 seconds in the present embodiment) is stored in the third ordinary symbol variation time counter (S258). "1" indicating that the third ordinary symbol is changing is stored in the third fluctuation flag and becomes "ON" (S259), and the process returns to the main process.

On the other hand, in the determination of S242, when the third fluctuation flag is "ON", it is determined that the third ordinary symbol is changing (S242: YES), and 4 ms is calculated from the value of the third ordinary symbol fluctuation time counter. It is subtracted (S261). Next, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation time of the third ordinary symbol has elapsed based on the value of the third ordinary symbol fluctuation time counter (S262). If the value of the third ordinary symbol fluctuation time counter is not "0", it is determined that the fluctuation time of the third ordinary symbol has not yet elapsed (S262: NO), and the fluctuation of the third ordinary symbol is continued. , The process returns to the main process.

When the value of the third normal symbol fluctuation time counter is "0", it is determined that the fluctuation time of the third normal symbol has elapsed (S262: YES), and the third normal symbol stop command is generated (S263). ), Stored in the RAM 52. The stored third normal symbol stop command is transmitted to the symbol display unit 24 via the relay board 47 by the command output process of the main process to be executed next time. The symbol display unit 24 that has received the third normal symbol stop command stops the fluctuation of the third normal symbol. Next, "0" indicating that the third ordinary symbol is not changing is stored in the third fluctuation flag and becomes "OFF" (S265).

Next, it is determined whether the result of the third ordinary hit determination performed in S255 is the third ordinary hit (S266). If the result of the third normal hit determination is incorrect (S266: NO), the process returns to the main process. When the result of the third ordinary hit determination is the third ordinary hit (S266: YES), the third ordinary hit in-game flag is set to "ON" (S268). The process returns to the main process.

The details of the third ordinary electric accessory processing (see S17 and FIG. 21) will be described with reference to FIG. When the processing of the third ordinary electric accessory is started, it is determined whether or not the third ordinary hit game is in progress (S271). When the third normal hit game in-game flag is "OFF", it is determined that the third normal hit game is not in progress (S271: NO), and the process returns to the main process.

When the third normal hit game flag is "ON", it is determined that the third normal hit game is in progress (S271: YES), and control regarding the third normal hit game is performed. First, it is determined whether the third electric chew 15 is open (S272). When the third open flag is "OFF", it is determined that the third electric chew 15 is closed (S272: NO), and the third electric chew open command for opening the third electric chew 15 is issued. It is generated (S291) and stored in the RAM 52. The third electric chew release command is transmitted to the relay board 47 in the command output process of the main process to be executed next time. Upon receiving the third electric chew opening command via the relay board 47, the third electric chew solenoid 66 opens the opening / closing member 151 of the third electric chew 15. Next, the third opening time is stored in the third opening time counter (S292). Next, the third open flag becomes "ON" (S293), and the process returns to the main process.

On the other hand, when the third open flag is "ON", it is determined that the third electric chew 15 is open (S272: YES), and the processing of the game ball winning the third electric chew 15 and the third A process for closing the electric chew 15 is performed. First, it is determined whether the third opening time has elapsed (S273). If the value of the third opening time counter is not "0", it is determined that the third opening time has not passed yet (S273: NO), and it is determined whether the game ball has won the third electric chew 15. (S275). When the flag corresponding to the third electric chew switch 73 is "OFF", it is determined that the game ball has not won the third electric chew 15 (S275: NO), and the processing is determined by S279. Move to.

On the other hand, when the flag corresponding to the third electric chew switch 73 is "ON", it is determined that the game ball has won the third electric chew 15 (S275: YES). Therefore, "1" is added to the third winning ball number counter of the RAM 52, which counts the number of third winning balls, which is the number of game balls winning in the third electric chew 15 (S276). Next, it is determined whether the number of third winning balls is "10" or more (S279). When the number of third winning balls is less than "10" (S279: NO), the third electric chew 15 is continuously released, so that the process returns to the main process.

When the number of third winning balls is "10" or more (S279: YES) or when the third opening time has elapsed (S273: YES), a third electric chew closing command for closing the third electric chew 15 is generated. (S281) and stored in the RAM 52. The stored third electric chew closing command is transmitted to the relay board 47 in the command output process of the main process to be executed next time. Upon receiving the third electric chew release command via the relay board 47, the third electric chew solenoid 66 closes the opening / closing member 151 of the third electric chew 15. Next, "0" is stored in the third open flag and becomes "OFF" (S282), and "0" is stored in the third normal hit in-game flag and becomes "OFF" (S283). The process returns to the main process.

The details of the fourth ordinary symbol processing (see S20 and FIG. 21) will be described with reference to FIG. 31. When the fourth ordinary symbol processing is started, it is determined whether or not the game ball has won the first electric chew 13 (S301). When the flag corresponding to the first electric chew switch 71 is "ON" (S301: YES), the process shifts to the determination of S303. When the flag corresponding to the first electric chew switch 71 is "OFF" (S301: NO), it is determined whether or not the game ball has won the third electric chew 15 (S302). When the flag corresponding to the third electric chew switch 73 is "OFF" (S302: NO), the process shifts to the determination of S311. When the flag corresponding to the third electric chew switch 73 is “ON” (S302: YES), the process shifts to the determination of S303.

Next, it is determined whether the number of fourth reserved balls is "4" (S303). When the number of fourth reserved balls is "4" (S303: YES), the number of fourth reserved balls has reached the maximum number of fourth reserved balls, so the process proceeds to the determination of S311. When the number of fourth reserved balls is not "4" (S303: NO), "1" is added to the number of fourth reserved balls stored in the RAM 52 (S305). Next, the fourth random number is acquired and stored in the storage area having the smallest number among the empty storage areas in the fourth ordinary hit relationship storage area (S306). The process shifts to the determination of S311.

Next, it is determined whether all the electric chews are closed (S311). If at least one of the first to fourth normal hit in-game flags is "ON", it is determined that one of the electric chews is open (S311: NO), and the process returns to the main process. .. In this way, the pachinko machine 1 does not measure the fluctuation time of the fourth normal symbol while any of the electric chews is open.

If any of the 1st to 4th normal hit game flags is "OFF", it is determined that all the electric chews are closed (S311: YES), and whether the 4th normal symbol is changing. It is determined (S312). When the fourth fluctuation flag is "OFF", it is determined that the fourth ordinary symbol is not changing (S312: NO), and the number of fourth reserved balls stored in the RAM 52 is "1" or more. Is determined (S313). When the number of fourth reserved balls is "1" or more (S313: YES), the number of fourth reserved balls stored in the RAM 52 is subtracted by "1" (S314). The fourth hit random number stored in the storage area having the smallest number in the fourth ordinary hit relationship information storage area is shifted to the fourth determination area (not shown) (S315).

Next, the fourth normal collision determination is performed (S316). The ROM 53 stores a fourth ordinary hit determination table, which is a table for performing the fourth ordinary hit determination. The fourth ordinary hit determination table defines a random number value of the fourth ordinary hit random number corresponding to "fourth ordinary hit" or "missing" for the fourth ordinary hit determination. In the process of S316, the fourth ordinary hit determination table is referred to, and whether the fourth hit random number shifted to the fourth determination area in the process of S315 corresponds to "fourth ordinary hit" or "missing". It is judged. As a result, the fourth ordinary hit determination based on the undetermined fourth hit random number stored in the fourth ordinary hit relation information storage area is performed in the order in which the fourth ordinary hit random number is stored. In the present embodiment, in the fourth ordinary hit determination, the fourth ordinary hit probability (100%) is determined as the fourth ordinary hit.

Next, a fourth normal symbol fluctuation start command for starting the fluctuation of the fourth normal symbol is generated (S317) and stored in the RAM 52. The fourth normal symbol variation start command is transmitted to the symbol display unit 24 via the relay board 47 by the command output process of the main process to be executed next time. The symbol display unit 24 starts the fluctuation of the fourth ordinary symbol. Next, a predetermined variation time of the fourth ordinary symbol (2 seconds in the present embodiment) is stored in the fourth ordinary symbol variation time counter (S318). "1" indicating that the fourth ordinary symbol is changing is stored in the fourth fluctuation flag and becomes "ON" (S319), and the processing returns to the main processing.

On the other hand, in the judgment of S312, when the fourth fluctuation flag is "ON", it is determined that the fourth normal symbol is changing (S312: YES), and 4 ms is calculated from the value of the fourth normal symbol fluctuation time counter. It is subtracted (S331). Next, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation time of the fourth ordinary symbol has elapsed based on the value of the fourth ordinary symbol fluctuation time counter (S332). If the value of the fourth normal symbol fluctuation time counter is not "0", it is determined that the fluctuation time of the fourth normal symbol has not yet elapsed (S332: NO), and the fluctuation of the fourth normal symbol is continued. , The process returns to the main process.

When the value of the fourth normal symbol fluctuation time counter is "0", it is determined that the fluctuation time of the fourth normal symbol has elapsed (S332: YES), and the fourth normal symbol stop command is generated (S333). ), Stored in the RAM 52. The stored fourth ordinary symbol stop command is transmitted to the symbol display unit 24 via the relay board 47 by the command output process of the main process to be executed next time. The symbol display unit 24 that has received the fourth ordinary symbol stop command stops the fluctuation of the fourth ordinary symbol. Next, "0" indicating that the fourth ordinary symbol is not changing is stored in the fourth fluctuation flag and becomes "OFF" (S335).

Next, it is determined whether the result of the fourth ordinary hit determination performed in S316 is the fourth ordinary hit (S336). If the result of the fourth normal hit determination is incorrect (S336: NO), the process returns to the main process. When the result of the fourth ordinary hit determination is the fourth ordinary hit (S336: YES), the fourth ordinary hit in-game flag is set to "ON" (S339). The process returns to the main process.

Further, in the judgment of S313, when the number of the fourth reserved balls is "0" (S313: NO), there is no fourth reserved ball for which the fourth normal hit determination has not been performed yet, and a series of fourth balls. The normal hit game ends. When a series of fourth ordinary hit games are completed, the jackpot game may also be terminated. In this case, it is necessary to perform a process of ending the jackpot game. Therefore, first, it is determined whether or not the jackpot game is in progress (S321). When the jackpot game status flag is "OFF", it is determined that the jackpot game is not in progress (S321: NO), and the process returns to the main process.

When the jackpot game status flag is "ON", it is determined that the jackpot game is in progress (S321: YES), and it is determined whether the first normal hit game is completed (S322). When the first normal hit game in-game flag is "ON", it is determined that the first normal hit game has not ended (S322: NO), and the process returns to the main process.

If the first normal hit game flag is "OFF", it is determined that the first normal hit game has ended (S322: YES), and whether the number of third reserved balls is "1" or more. It is determined (S325). When the number of third reserved balls is "1" or more, there is a third reserved ball for which the third normal hit determination has not yet been performed. At this point, only a series of fourth ordinary hit games is completed, and then the third ordinary hit game is performed, so that the big hit game continues. Therefore, when the number of third reserved balls is "1" or more (S325: YES), the jackpot game does not end and the process returns to the main process.

On the other hand, when the number of third reserved balls is "0" (S325: NO), it is determined whether the number of second reserved balls is "1" or more (S326). When the number of second reserved balls is "1" or more, there is a second reserved ball for which the second normal hit determination has not yet been performed. At this point, only a series of fourth ordinary hit games is completed, and then the second ordinary hit game is performed, so that the big hit game continues. Therefore, when the number of second reserved balls is "1" or more (S326: YES), the jackpot game does not end and the process returns to the main process.

On the other hand, when the number of second reserved balls is "0" (S326: NO), a series of fourth normal hit games are completed, the second reserved balls, the third reserved balls, and the fourth reserved balls do not exist, and the second is Since the normal hit game is not performed, the big hit game ends. Therefore, the jackpot game state flag is set to "OFF" (S328). The jackpot game end command is generated and stored in the RAM 52 (S329). The jackpot game end command is a command for notifying that the jackpot game is finished. The stored jackpot game end command is transmitted to the sub control board 58 in the command output process of the main process to be executed next time. After that, the process returns to the main process.

The details of the jackpot game end command generated in S329 (see FIG. 31) will be described with reference to FIG. 32. The jackpot game end command includes four types of "big hit game normal end", "big hit game abnormal end A" to "big hit game abnormal end C". The CPU 51 determines whether or not the non-electric accessory is open at the end of the jackpot game, and generates a command of a type according to the determination result (S329).

When the first non-electric accessory 17 and the second non-electric accessory 18 are closed at the time when the jackpot game ends (both the first non-electric operation sensor 81 and the second non-electric operation sensor 82 are "ON". ”), The CPU 51 generates a command of the type of“ normal end of big hit game ”. When the first non-electric accessory 17 is closed and the second non-electric accessory 18 is open (when the first non-electric operation sensor 81 is "ON" and the second non-electric operation sensor 82 is "OFF". ), The CPU 51 generates a command of the type of "big hit game abnormal end A". When the first non-electric accessory 17 is open and the second non-electric accessory 18 is closed (when the first non-electric operation sensor 81 is "OFF" and the second non-electric operation sensor 82 is "ON" ), The CPU 51 generates a command of the type of "big hit game abnormal end B". When the first non-electric accessory 17 and the second non-electric accessory 18 are open (when both the first non-electric operation sensor 81 and the second non-electric operation sensor 82 are "OFF"), the CPU 51 is set to ". Generate a command of the type "Big hit game abnormal end C". The jackpot game end command is configured so that the CPU 581 of the sub control board 58 can discriminate between the four types.

The details of the fourth ordinary electric accessory processing (S19, see FIG. 21) will be described with reference to FIG. 33. When the processing of the fourth ordinary electric accessory is started, it is determined whether or not the fourth ordinary hit game is in progress (S341). When the fourth normal hit game in-game flag is "OFF", it is determined that the fourth normal hit game is not in progress (S341: NO), and the process returns to the main process.

When the fourth normal hit game flag is "ON", it is determined that the fourth normal hit game is in progress (S341: YES), and control related to the fourth normal hit game is performed. First, it is determined whether the Shikoku Electric Power Chu 16 is open (S342). When the fourth open flag is "OFF", it is determined that the fourth electric power chew 16 is closed (S342: NO), and the fourth electric power chew open command for opening the fourth electric power chew 16 is issued. It is generated (S361) and stored in the RAM 52. The Shikoku Electric Power Company release command is transmitted to the relay board 47 in the command output process of the main process to be executed next time. Upon receiving the Shikoku Electric Power Chu opening command via the relay board 47, the Shikoku Electric Power Chu solenoid 67 opens the opening / closing member 161 of the Shikoku Electric Power Chu 16. Next, the fourth opening time is stored in the fourth opening time counter (S362). Next, the fourth open flag becomes "ON" (S363), and the process returns to the main process.

On the other hand, when the 4th open flag is "ON", it is determined that the 4th electric power chew 16 is open (S342: YES), and the processing of the game ball winning the 4th electric power chew 16 and the 4th A process for closing the electric chew 16 is performed. First, it is determined whether the fourth opening time has elapsed (S343). If the value of the 4th opening time counter is not "0", it is determined that the 4th opening time has not passed yet (S343: NO), and it is determined whether the game ball has won the 4th electric power chew 16. (S345). When the flag corresponding to the 4th electric power chew switch 74 is "OFF", it is determined that the game ball has not won the 4th electric power chew 16 (S345: NO), and the processing is determined by S349. Move to.

On the other hand, when the flag corresponding to the 4th electric power chew switch 74 is "ON", it is determined that the game ball has won the 4th electric power chew 16 (S345: YES). Therefore, "1" is added to the fourth winning ball counter of the RAM 52, which counts the number of fourth winning balls, which is the number of game balls winning in the fourth electric power chew 16 (S346). Next, it is determined whether the number of fourth winning balls is "7" or more (S349). When the number of fourth winning balls is less than "7" (S349: NO), the fourth electric power chew 16 is continuously released, so that the process returns to the main process.

When the number of 4th winning balls is "7" or more (S349: YES) or when the 4th opening time has elapsed (S343: YES), a command to close the 4th electric power chew 16 is generated. (S351) and stored in the RAM 52. The stored third electric chew closing command is transmitted to the relay board 47 in the command output process of the main process to be executed next time. Upon receiving the fourth chew opening command via the relay board 47, the fourth electric power chew solenoid 67 closes the opening / closing member 161 of the fourth electric power chew 16. Next, "0" is stored in the fourth open flag and becomes "OFF" (S352), and "0" is stored in the fourth normal hit in-game flag and becomes "OFF" (S353). The process returns to the main process.

The details of the non-electric accessory processing (see S21 and FIG. 21) will be described with reference to FIG. 34. When the non-electric accessory processing is started, the confirmation switch detection processing (S371), non-electric opening processing (S372), first non-electric winning processing (S373), second non-electric winning processing (S375) , The first non-electric closing process (S376), the second non-electric closing process (S378), and the first non-electric non-closing determination process (S379) are performed in this order.

The details of the confirmation switch detection processing (see S371 and FIG. 34) will be described with reference to FIG. 35. In the confirmation switch detection time processing, processing is performed according to the detection of the passage of the game ball by the first non-electric confirmation switch 83 or the second non-electric confirmation switch 84. The flags used in the confirmation switch detection processing will be described. In the confirmation switch detection processing, the first confirmation flag and the second confirmation flag are used. The first confirmation flag and the second confirmation flag are stored in the RAM 52. As for the first confirmation flag, when the first non-electric confirmation switch 83 detects the passage of the game ball, "1" is memorized and becomes "ON", and when not, "0" is memorized and "OFF". become. As for the second confirmation flag, when the second non-electric confirmation switch 84 detects the passage of the game ball, "1" is memorized and becomes "ON", and when not, "0" is memorized and "OFF". become.

When the confirmation switch detection processing is started, it is determined whether the first non-electric confirmation switch 83 has detected the passage of the game ball (S381). When the passage of the game ball is not detected (S381: NO), the process shifts to the determination of S401. When the passage of the game ball is detected (S381: YES), the first confirmation flag is set to "ON" (S382).

Next, it is determined whether the first electric chew 13 is executing the opening / closing operation (S383). In the present embodiment, the period from the end of the start effect to the end of the end effect in the first normal hit game is defined as the period during which the first electric chew 13 is executing the opening / closing operation. This corresponds to the case where the first normal hit game in-game flag is "ON" and the first open flag or the end effect in-game flag is "ON". When the first electric chew 13 is not executing the opening / closing operation (S383: NO), the first non-electric confirmation error command is generated and stored in the RAM 52 (S385). The first non-electric confirmation abnormality command is a command for notifying that the first electric chew 13 is not executing the opening / closing operation when the first non-electric confirmation switch 83 detects a game ball. The stored first non-electric confirmation error command is transmitted to the external terminal board 55 and the sub control board 58 in the command output process of the main process to be executed next time.

When the game is normally performed, the game ball does not win the first electric chew 13 when the first electric chew 13 is not executing the opening / closing operation. Therefore, when the first non-electric confirmation switch 83 detects the game ball and the first electric chew 13 is not executing the opening / closing operation, there is a possibility that some kind of fraudulent act has been performed. Therefore, the pachinko machine 1 detects such a situation and generates a first non-electric confirmation abnormality command in order to notify it as an error. In the present embodiment, in order to detect fraudulent activity more strictly, the pachinko machine 1 sets the first normal hit in-game flag to "ON" when the first non-electric confirmation switch 83 detects the passage of the game ball. Yes, and it is detected when the first open flag or the end effecting flag is "ON". Not limited to this, when the first non-electric confirmation switch 83 detects the passage of the game ball and the first normal hit game in-game flag is "ON" (the first jackpot game start effect starts and ends). (Until the end of) may be detected.

Next, the first confirmation flag is set to "OFF" (S386). This process is performed in order to invalidate the passage of the game ball to the first non-electric confirmation switch 83 detected by the fraudulent act. As a result, the pachinko machine 1 prevents problems from occurring in various processes that are subsequently performed using the state of the first confirmation flag. The process shifts to the determination of S401.

On the other hand, when the first electric chew 13 is executing the opening / closing operation (S383: YES), "1" is added to the above-mentioned first confirmation number (S391). In addition, "2", which is equal to the number of second closed prizes, is added to the second allowable number (S392). That is, when the pachinko machine 1 detects the passage of the game ball to the first non-electric confirmation switch 83 during the opening / closing operation of the first electric chew 13, the pachinko machine 1 sets the second allowable number. The second permissible number is a number used in the first non-electric non-closed determination process (see FIG. 41), which will be described later, and the game ball passes through the first non-electric confirmation switch 83 in the first normal hit game of a large ball. This is the number of game balls that are allowed to win a prize in the first non-electric accessory 17 between the time when the first non-electric accessory 17 is closed. The second allowable number is stored in the RAM 52. The second allowable number immediately after the RAM clearing of the pachinko machine 1 is "0".

Similar to the case where the first allowable number is described, even when the game proceeds normally, the jackpot game may end while the first non-electric accessory 17 continues to be in the open state. When the first non-electric accessory 17 is in the open state before the start of the first normal hit game of the large ball, the detection timing of winning the game ball to the first non-electric accessory 17 is the first non-electric accessory. The confirmation switch 83 may be later than the passage detection timing of the game ball. In the pachinko machine 1, assuming that irregular games are performed although it is not illegal, the second allowable number is not uniformly set to "2", but the first non-electric confirmation switch 83 passes through the game ball. The second permissible number is set at the time when the above is detected, and the second permissible number is adjusted according to the situation of the game.

Next, the check timer is set to the confirmation time of 6 seconds (S393). The check timer is a timer counter provided in the RAM 52 for measuring the confirmation time. The confirmation time is a guideline for the maximum time required from the time when a predetermined condition is satisfied until the first non-electric accessory 17 is closed. That is, if the game is proceeding normally, the first non-electric accessory 17 is in a closed state from the time when the predetermined condition is satisfied until the confirmation time elapses. The predetermined conditions are that the total number of game balls that have won the first non-electric accessory 17 after the first non-electric confirmation switch 83 has detected the passage of the game balls is equal to the second allowable number, and the first This is the case where the electric chew 13 is not executing the opening / closing operation.

The pachinko machine 1 considers that the non-electric accessory is completely closed when the non-electric accessory maintains the closed state for a predetermined time after the non-electric accessory shifts from the open state to the closed state. .. The state in which the non-electric accessory is completely closed is referred to as "completely closed" below. In the present embodiment, the predetermined time required for complete closure (hereinafter referred to as "complete closure time") is 3 seconds for both the first non-electric accessory 17 and the second non-electric accessory 18. The confirmation time is set to be longer than the complete closure time. In S393, only the confirmation time is set in the check timer, and the measurement of the confirmation time (subtraction of the check timer) is started at another timing described later.

Next, it is determined whether the second non-electric confirmation switch 84 has detected the passage of the game ball (S401). If the passage of the game ball is not detected (S401: NO), the process returns to the non-electric accessory process (see FIG. 34). When the passage of the game ball is detected (S401: YES), the second confirmation flag is set to "ON" (S402).

Next, it is determined whether the first electric chew 13 is executing the opening / closing operation (S403). This determination is made in the same manner as in S383. When the first electric chew 13 is not executing the opening / closing operation (S403: NO), the second non-electric confirmation error command is generated and stored in the RAM 52 (S405). The second non-electric confirmation abnormality command is a command for notifying that the first electric chew 13 is not executing the opening / closing operation when the second non-electric confirmation switch 84 detects the game ball. The stored second non-electric confirmation error command is transmitted to the external terminal board 55 and the sub control board 58 in the command output process of the main process to be executed next time.

The purpose of generating the second non-electric confirmation abnormality command is to detect a situation in which the first electric chew 13 is not executing the opening / closing operation when the second non-electric confirmation switch 84 detects a game ball, and notifies it as an error. This is because it is the same as the purpose for which the first non-electrical confirmation error command is generated. Therefore, when the first normal hit game in-game flag is "ON" (when the first normal hit game is in progress) and the second non-electric confirmation switch 84 detects a game ball, the second non-electric confirmation abnormality A command may be generated.

Then, the second confirmation flag is set to "OFF" (S406). This process is performed in order to invalidate the passage of the game ball to the second non-electric confirmation switch 84 detected by the fraudulent act. As a result, the pachinko machine 1 prevents problems from occurring in various processes that are subsequently performed using the state of the second confirmation flag. The processing returns to the non-electric accessory processing. On the other hand, when the first electric chew 13 is executing the opening / closing operation (S403: YES), "1" is added to the above-mentioned second confirmation number (S408), and the processing returns to the non-electric accessory processing.

The details of the non-electric opening process (see S372 and FIG. 34) will be described with reference to FIG. 36. In the non-electric opening process, the process associated with the transition of the non-electric accessory from the closed state to the open state is performed. The flag used in the non-electric opening process will be described. In the non-electric opening processing, the first non-electric complete closing flag, the second non-electric complete closing flag, the first non-electric opening flag, and the second non-electric opening flag are used. These flags are stored in the RAM 52. The first non-electric complete closure flag is set to "ON" when "1" is stored when the first non-electric accessory 17 is completely closed, and "0" when the first non-electric accessory 17 is not completely closed. Is memorized and becomes "OFF". The second non-electric complete closure flag is set to "ON" when the second non-electric accessory 18 is completely closed, and "0" is set when the second non-electric accessory 18 is not completely closed. It is memorized and becomes "OFF". The first non-electric accessory opening flag is set when "1" is stored and turned "ON" when the first non-electric accessory 17 is in the open state, and when the first non-electric accessory 17 is in the closed state. "0" is stored and becomes "OFF". The second non-electric accessory 18 is set to "ON" when the second non-electric accessory 18 is in the open state and "1" is stored, and the second non-electric accessory 18 is in the closed state. "0" is stored and becomes "OFF".

When the non-electric opening process is started, it is determined whether the first non-electric accessory 17 has shifted from the closed state to the open state (S411). This determination is made depending on whether the "ON" signal is received from the first non-electric operation sensor 81 in the state where the first non-electric opening flag is "OFF". When the first non-electric accessory 17 has not changed from the closed state to the open state (maintains the open state or the closed state) (S411: NO), the process shifts to the determination of S422.

When the first non-electric accessory 17 shifts from the closed state to the open state (S411: YES), the first non-electric release command is generated and stored in the RAM 52 (S412). The first non-electric release command is a command for notifying that the first non-electric accessory 17 has been released. The stored first non-electric release command is transmitted to the sub control board 58 in the command output process of the main process to be executed next time.

Next, it is determined whether the first electric chew 13 is executing the opening / closing operation (S413). This determination is made based on whether the first normal hit in-game flag is "ON" and the first open flag or the end effect in-game flag is "ON", as in the determination of S383 and the like. When the first electric chew 13 is not executing the opening / closing operation (S413: NO), the first non-electric abnormality start command is generated and stored in the RAM 52 (S415). The first non-electric abnormality start command is a command for notifying that the first non-electric accessory 17 has been opened when the first electric chew 13 is not executing the opening / closing operation. The stored first non-electric abnormality start command is transmitted to the external terminal board 55 and the sub control board 58 in the command output process of the main process to be executed next time. Next, as the first non-electric accessory 17 shifts from the closed state to the open state, the first non-electric complete closing flag becomes “OFF” (S416), and the process shifts to S421.

When the game is performed normally, the game ball does not win the first electric chew 13 and the game ball does not win the first electric chew 13 when the first electric chew 13 is not executing the opening / closing operation. In some cases, the non-electric accessory does not open. Therefore, when the first non-electric accessory 17 shifts from the closed state to the open state and the first electric chew 13 is not executing the opening / closing operation, there is a possibility that some kind of fraudulent activity has been performed. Therefore, the pachinko machine 1 detects the case where the first non-electric accessory 17 is opened when the first electric chew 13 is not executing the opening / closing operation as an abnormal opening of the first non-electric accessory 17. Further, the pachinko machine 1 generates a first non-electric abnormality start command in order to notify this situation as an error.

In the present embodiment, in order to detect fraudulent activity more strictly, the pachinko machine 1 sets the first normal hit in-game flag to "when the first non-electric accessory 17 shifts from the closed state to the open state. It is detected when it is "ON" and the first open flag or the end effecting flag is "ON". Not limited to this, when the first non-electric accessory 17 shifts from the closed state to the open state and the first normal hit game in-game flag is "ON" (ends from the start time of the first big hit game start effect). (Until the end of the effect) may be detected.

In addition, in the pachinko machine 1, instead of the processing of S415, when the first electric chew 13 is executing the opening / closing operation (S413: YES), the first non-electric confirmation switch 83 detects the passage of the game ball. It may be determined whether or not the number of times the game has been played exceeds one time. Then, when the number of passage detections of the game ball by the first non-electric confirmation switch 83 exceeds one (when two or more passages are detected), the pachinko machine 1 of the first non-electric accessory 17 It may be detected as an abnormal opening. Further, the pachinko machine 1 may generate a first non-electric abnormality start command when such an abnormal opening of the first non-electric accessory 17 is detected.

In the present embodiment, when the game is normally performed, the passage of the game ball is detected only once by the first non-electric confirmation switch 83 while the first normal hit game of the large ball is performed once. To. Therefore, when the first electric chew 13 is executing the opening / closing operation and the number of times the game ball is detected by the first non-electric confirmation switch 83 is two or more times, some kind of fraudulent act is performed. there is a possibility. Therefore, the pachinko machine 1 can suppress fraudulent activities by detecting such a situation and notifying it as an error. In some cases, the number of times the game ball passage is detected by the first non-electric confirmation switch 83 is a predetermined number of times while the first normal hit game of a large ball is performed once. In this case, the pachinko machine 1 may detect when the first non-electric confirmation switch 83 detects the passage of the game ball more than the predetermined number of times. Further, in the pachinko machine 1, when the first electric chew 13 is executing the opening / closing operation and the first ordinary hit game of the large ball is being executed, the first ordinary hit game is performed once. The above determination may be made based on the number of times the game ball has been detected by the first non-electric confirmation switch 83.

On the other hand, when the first electric chew 13 is executing the opening / closing operation (S413: YES), it is determined whether the first normal hit game being executed is the first normal hit game of the small ball (S418). .. This determination is made based on the hit symbol of the first ordinary symbol stored in the RAM 52 in S55 (see FIG. 22). When the first normal hit game being executed is the first normal hit game with a large number of balls (S418: NO), the process shifts to the judgment of S421. When the first normal hit game being executed is the first normal hit game of a small ball (S418: YES), the first non-electric illegal operation command is generated and stored in the RAM 52 (S419). The first non-electric fraudulent operation command is a command for notifying that the first non-electric accessory 17 has been released in the first normal hit game of a small ball. The stored first non-electrically illicit operation command is transmitted to the external terminal board 55 and the sub control board 58 in the command output process of the main process to be executed next time. The process shifts to S421.

When the game is played normally, only the second non-electric accessory 18 repeats the opening / closing operation during the execution of the first normal hit game of the small ball, and the first non-electric accessory 17 performs the opening / closing operation. Absent. Therefore, when the first non-electric accessory 17 shifts from the closed state to the open state and the first normal hit game of the small ball is executed, there is a possibility that some kind of cheating is performed. Therefore, the pachinko machine 1 detects the case where the first non-electric accessory 17 is opened during the execution of the first normal hit game of the small ball as an illegal opening of the first non-electric accessory 17. Further, the pachinko machine 1 generates a first non-electric illegal operation command in order to notify this situation as an error.

Next, as the first non-electric accessory 17 shifts from the closed state to the open state, the first non-electric open opening flag becomes “ON” (S421). It is determined whether the second non-electric accessory 18 has shifted from the closed state to the open state (S422). This determination is made depending on whether the "ON" signal is received from the second non-electric operation sensor 82 in the state where the second non-electric opening flag is "OFF". When the second non-electric accessory 18 has not changed from the closed state to the open state (the open state or the closed state is maintained) (S422: NO), the process returns to the non-electric accessory process.

When the second non-electric accessory 18 shifts from the closed state to the open state (S422: YES), the second non-electric release command is generated and stored in the RAM 52 (S423). The second non-electric release command is a command for notifying that the second non-electric accessory 18 has been released. The stored second non-electric release command is transmitted to the external terminal board 55 and the sub control board 58 in the command output process of the main process to be executed next time.

Next, it is determined whether the first electric chew 13 is executing the opening / closing operation (S425). This determination is made based on whether the first normal hit in-game flag is "ON" and the first open flag or the end effect in-game flag is "ON", as in the determination of S413 and the like. When the first electric chew 13 is executing the opening / closing operation (S425: YES), the process shifts to S428.

When the first electric chew 13 is not executing the opening / closing operation (S425: NO), the second non-electric abnormality start command is generated and stored in the RAM 52 (S426). The second non-electric abnormality start command is a command for notifying that the second non-electric accessory 18 has been opened when the first electric chew 13 is not executing the opening / closing operation. The stored second non-electric abnormality start command is transmitted to the external terminal board 55 and the sub control board 58 in the command output process of the main process to be executed next time. When the second non-electric accessory 18 shifts from the closed state to the open state and the first electric chew 13 is not executing the opening / closing operation, there is a possibility that some kind of fraudulent activity has been performed. Therefore, the pachinko machine 1 detects the case where the second non-electric accessory 18 is opened when the first electric chew 13 is not executing the opening operation as an abnormal opening of the second non-electric accessory 18. Further, the pachinko machine 1 generates a second non-electric abnormality start command in order to notify this situation as an error.

Next, as the second non-electric accessory 18 shifts from the closed state to the open state, the second non-electric complete closure flag becomes "OFF" (S428), and the second non-electric open opening flag becomes "ON". Becomes (S429). The processing returns to the non-electric accessory processing.

The details of the first non-electric winning process (see S373, FIG. 34) will be described with reference to FIG. 37. In the first non-electric winning process, processing is performed when the game ball wins the first non-electric accessory 17. When the first non-electric winning process is started, it is determined whether or not the game ball has won the first non-electric accessory 17 (S431). When the flag corresponding to the first non-electric accessory switch 75 is "OFF", it is determined that the game ball has not won the first non-electric accessory 17 (S431: NO), and the process is a non-electric accessory. Return to product processing.

When the flag corresponding to the first non-electric accessory switch 75 is "ON", it is determined that the game ball has won the first non-electric accessory 17 (S431: YES). In this case, "1" is added to the first non-electric winning ball number counter of the RAM 52 that counts the number of first non-electric winning balls, which is the number of game balls winning in the first non-electric accessory 17 (S432). .. Next, "1" is subtracted from the above-mentioned first allowable number stored in the RAM 52 (S435). Further, "1" is subtracted from the above-mentioned second allowable number stored in the RAM 52 (S436). It is determined whether the first permissible number is less than "0" (S438). When the first allowable number is "0" or more (S438: NO), the process proceeds to the determination of S441.

When the first allowable number is less than "0" (S438: YES), the first non-electric over-winning command is generated and stored in the RAM 52 (S439). The first non-electric excess winning command is a command for notifying that the number of game balls that have won the first non-electric accessory 17 in one big hit game exceeds the first allowable number. The stored first non-electric excess winning command is transmitted to the external terminal board 55 and the sub control board 58 in the command output process of the main process to be executed next time. The process shifts to S441.

As described above, the first permissible number is set at the start of the big hit game, and when the first normal hit game of the big ball is executed, in principle, "2" is set, and the first normal hit of the small ball When the game is executed, "0" is set respectively. In addition, when the first normal hit game of a large ball is executed next time while the first non-electric accessory 17 continues to be in the open state, it is necessary to close the first non-electric accessory 17 in the open state. The first allowable number is set to "3" or "4 (maximum value)" in consideration of the number of winning prizes (see FIG. 23). After setting the first allowable number, the pachinko machine 1 subtracts the first allowable number each time a game ball wins a prize in the first non-electric accessory 17. Therefore, when the first permissible number becomes less than "0", the number of game balls that have won the first non-electric accessory 17 exceeds the number in the normal game. In such a case, there is a possibility that the game ball has won the first non-electric accessory 17 due to some cheating. For this reason, the pachinko machine 1 sets a first allowable number according to whether the first normal hit game is a large ball or a small ball, and exceeds the set first allowable number to be the first non-electric machine. A case where a game ball wins a prize in the accessory 17 is detected. Further, the pachinko machine 1 generates a first non-electric over-winning command in order to notify this situation as an error.

Next, it is determined whether the first non-electric accessory 17 is in the closed state (S441). This determination is made based on the state of the first non-electric opening flag described above. When the game is normally performed, the first non-electric accessory 17 is in the open state when the first closed winning number (two in the present embodiment) of the game balls is won in the first non-electric accessory 17. To the closed state. When the first non-electric accessory opening flag is "ON", it is determined that the first non-electric accessory 17 is in the open state (S441: NO), and the process returns to the non-electric accessory process.

When the first non-electric opening flag is "OFF", it is determined that the first non-electric accessory 17 is in the closed state (S441: YES), and the first non-electric accessory 17 is completely closed. Is determined (S442). This determination is made based on the state of the first non-electric complete closure flag described above. When the first non-electric complete closure flag is "OFF", it is determined that the first non-electric accessory 17 is not completely closed (S442: NO), and the process returns to the non-electric accessory process. When the first non-electric complete closure flag is "ON", it is determined that the first non-electric accessory 17 is completely closed (S442: YES). In this case, the first non-electric prize invalidation process for invalidating the winning of the game ball to the first non-electric accessory 17 according to the determination of "YES" in S431 is performed (S443). The first non-electric prize invalidation process makes it possible that the game ball has not won the first non-electric accessory 17 according to the judgment of "YES" in S431. Therefore, processing such as non-execution of the payout of the prize ball for the prize, destruction of the second random number acquired due to the prize, and the like are performed.

Next, the first non-electric invalid winning command is generated and stored in the RAM 52 (S445). The first non-electric invalid winning command is a command for notifying the first non-electric accessory 17 that the game ball has won a prize in a state where the first non-electric accessory 17 is completely closed. The stored first non-electric invalid prize command is transmitted to the external terminal board 55 and the sub control board 58 in the command output process of the main process to be executed next time. The processing returns to the non-electric accessory processing.

When the game is normally performed, the game ball does not win the first non-electric accessory 17 that is completely closed. Therefore, if the winning of the game ball to the first non-electric accessory 17 is detected while the first non-electric accessory 17 is completely closed, there is a possibility that some kind of fraudulent activity has been performed. .. The pachinko machine 1 detects that the winning of the game ball to the first non-electric accessory 17 in the state where the first non-electric accessory 17 is completely closed is an illegal winning that should invalidate the winning. .. Then, the pachinko machine 1 executes the first non-electricity invalidation processing, and the pachinko machine 1 generates the first non-electricity invalidation winning command in order to notify this situation as an error.

It takes a certain amount of time from when the game ball wins the first non-electric accessory 17 until the game ball passes through the first non-electric accessory switch 75. Therefore, the time when the game ball winning the first non-electric accessory 17 passes through the first non-electric accessory switch 75 immediately before the first non-electric accessory 17 shifts from the open state to the closed state is the first. It may be after the non-electric accessory 17 has transitioned to the closed state. That is, the winning detection by the first non-electric accessory switch 75 immediately after the first non-electric accessory 17 shifts to the closed state can be generated by a normal game. Therefore, the pachinko machine 1 detects the winning by the first non-electric accessory switch 75 when the first non-electric accessory 17 shifts from the open state to the closed state and continues to be closed to completely close. , The first non-electric prize invalidation process and the first non-electrical invalid prize command generation.

The details of the second non-electric winning process (see S375 and FIG. 34) will be described with reference to FIG. 38. In the second non-electric winning process, a process is performed in which the game ball wins the second non-electric accessory 18. When the second non-electric winning process is started, it is determined whether or not the game ball has won the second non-electric accessory 18 (S451). When the flag corresponding to the second non-electric accessory switch 76 is "OFF", it is determined that the game ball has not won the second non-electric accessory 18 (S451: NO), and the process is a non-electric accessory. Return to product processing.

When the flag corresponding to the second non-electric accessory switch 76 is "ON", it is determined that the game ball has won the second non-electric accessory 18 (451: YES), and the above-mentioned stored in the RAM 52. "1" is added to the number of second non-electric cumulative winning balls (S453).

Next, it is determined whether the second non-electric accessory 18 is in the closed state (S455). This determination is made based on the state of the second non-electric opening flag described above. When the game is normally performed, the second non-electric accessory 18 is in the open state when the second closed winning number (1 in the present embodiment) of the game balls is won in the second non-electric accessory 18. To the closed state. When the second non-electric accessory opening flag is "ON", it is determined that the second non-electric accessory 18 is in the open state (S455: NO), and the process returns to the non-electric accessory process.

When the second non-electric opening flag is "OFF", it is determined that the second non-electric accessory 18 is in the closed state (S455: YES), and the second non-electric accessory 18 is completely closed. Is determined (S456). This determination is made based on the state of the second non-electric complete closure flag described above. When the second non-electric complete closure flag is "OFF", it is determined that the second non-electric accessory 18 is not completely closed (S456: NO), and the process returns to the non-electric accessory process. When the second non-electric complete closure flag is "ON", it is determined that the second non-electric accessory 18 is completely closed (S456: YES). In this case, the second non-electric prize invalidation process for invalidating the winning of the game ball to the second non-electric accessory 18 according to the determination of "YES" in S451 is performed (S458). The second non-electric prize invalidation process determines that the game ball has not been won in the second non-electric accessory 18 according to the judgment of "YES" in S451. Therefore, processing such as non-execution of payout of prize balls for the prize is performed.

Next, the second non-electric invalid winning command is generated and stored in the RAM 52 (S459). The second non-electric invalid winning command is a command for notifying the second non-electric accessory 18 that the game ball has won a prize in a state where the second non-electric accessory 18 is completely closed. The stored second non-electric invalid prize command is transmitted to the external terminal board 55 and the sub control board 58 in the command output process of the main process to be executed next time. The processing returns to the non-electric accessory processing.

When the game is normally performed, the game ball does not win the second non-electric accessory 18 that is completely closed, so that the second non-electric accessory 18 is completely closed. If the winning of the game ball to the non-electric accessory 18 is detected, there is a possibility that some kind of fraudulent activity has been performed. The pachinko machine 1 detects the winning of the game ball in the second non-electric accessory 18 in the state where the second non-electric accessory 18 is completely closed as an illegal winning in which the winning should be invalidated. .. Then, the pachinko machine 1 executes the second non-electricity invalidation processing, and the pachinko machine 1 generates a second non-electricity invalidation winning command in order to notify this situation as an error.

The details of the first non-electrically closed processing (see S376 and FIG. 34) will be described with reference to FIG. 39. In the first non-electrically closed time process, the process associated with the transition of the first non-electric accessory 17 from the open state to the closed state is performed. When the first non-electric closing process is started, it is determined whether the first non-electric accessory 17 has shifted from the closed state to the open state (S461). This determination is made depending on whether the first non-electric operation sensor 81 is turned "OFF" while the first non-electric opening flag is "ON". When the first non-electric accessory 17 has not changed from the open state to the closed state (maintains the open state or the closed state) (S461: NO), the process shifts to the determination of S471.

When the first non-electric accessory 17 shifts from the open state to the closed state (S461: YES), the first non-electric closing command is generated and stored in the RAM 52 (S462). The first non-electric closing command is a command for notifying that the first non-electric accessory 17 has been closed. The stored first non-electrical closure command is transmitted to the sub-control board 58 in the command output process of the main process to be executed next time.

Then, after the first non-electric accessory 17 shifts from the open state to the closed state, the measurement of the first non-electric complete closing time, which is the complete closing time of the first non-electric accessory 17, is started (S463). In this process, the above-mentioned complete closure time (3 seconds in the present embodiment) is set in the first non-electric complete closure time counter which is the timer counter of the RAM 52. Then, the subtraction of the counter value according to the passage of time is started. Next, as the first non-electric accessory 17 shifts to the closed state, the first non-electric opening flag becomes "OFF" (S465).

Next, it is determined whether the first confirmation flag is "ON" (S466). When the first confirmation flag is "OFF" (S466: NO), the process proceeds to the determination of S471. When the first confirmation flag is "ON" (S466: YES), it is determined whether the number of first non-electric winning balls stored in the RAM 52 is less than "2" (S467). When the number of first non-electric winning balls is "2" (S467: NO), the process shifts to the judgment of S467.

When the number of first non-electric prize balls is less than "2" ("1" or "0") (S467: YES), the first non-electric prize insufficient command is generated and stored in the RAM 52 (S468). ). In the first non-electric prize shortage command, the number of game balls that have won the first non-electric accessory 17 after the game ball has passed the first non-electric confirmation switch 83 is less than "2", which is the number of first closed prizes. It is a command to notify that. The stored first non-electric prize insufficient command is transmitted to the external terminal board 55 and the sub control board 58 in the command output process of the main process to be executed next time. The process shifts to the determination of S471.

After the game ball passes through the first non-electric confirmation switch 83 due to the winning of the first electric chew 13 in the first ordinary hit game, the first non-electric accessory 17 is opened. At this time, if the firing of the game ball toward the first non-electric accessory 17 is continued, the game ball is sequentially awarded to the first non-electric accessory 17. Since the number of first closed prizes is "2", when the game is performed normally, the number of first non-electric prize balls after the game ball passes through the first non-electric confirmation switch 83 becomes "2". To reach. If the number of first non-electric winning balls is less than "2", there is a possibility that some trouble such as a ball clogging at the entrance of the first non-electric accessory 17 or a poor opening of the first non-electric accessory 17 has occurred. There is sex. Therefore, the pachinko machine 1 shifts to the first non-electric accessory 17 when the first non-electric accessory 17 shifts from the open state to the closed state after the game ball passes through the first non-electric confirmation switch 83. Detects when the number of winning game balls is less than "2", which is the number of first closed winnings. Then, the pachinko machine 1 generates a first non-electric prize shortage command in order to notify this situation as an error.

Next, it is determined whether the first non-electric complete closing time has elapsed (S471). This determination is based on the value of the first complete closure time counter. If the first non-electric complete closing time has not yet passed, or if the first non-electric complete closing time has not been measured (S471: NO), the processing returns to the non-electric accessory processing. When the first non-electric complete closure time has elapsed (S471: YES), the first non-electric complete closure flag is set to “ON” (S472). The first allowable number is cleared to "0" (S473).

As described above, the pachinko machine 1 sets the first permissible number to "0" when the first non-electric accessory 17 is closed and then completely closed. As a result, the pachinko machine 1 considers that when the game ball wins the first non-electric accessory 17 after it is completely closed, the winning of the first non-electric accessory 17 exceeding the first allowable number is illegal. Can be detected. Further, in the pachinko machine 1, if the first non-electric accessory 17 is not completely closed, it is assumed that the subsequent game is proceeding while the first non-electric accessory 17 remains open. Maintain the allowable number. As a result, the pachinko machine 1 is an irregular game in which the big hit big hit game ends while the first non-electric accessory 17 continues to be open, and then a new big hit big hit game is started. Is avoided as an illegal game. That is, in the pachinko machine 1, when the first non-electric accessory 17 is in the open state from the beginning of the big hit game, the game ball wins the first non-electric accessory 17 in the open state. (I) After the non-electric accessory 17 is closed, the case where the game ball wins a prize in the first non-electric accessory 17, which is newly opened in the big hit game, may be treated as not an illegal game. it can.

Then, the second allowable number is cleared to "0" (S474). Next, the value of the check timer is cleared to "0" (S475). That is, when the first non-electric accessory 17 is completely closed, the pachinko machine 1 determines and confirms whether or not the second allowable number of game balls have won the first non-electric accessory 17. Finish measuring the time.

Next, with the complete closure of the first non-electric accessory 17, the number of first non-electric prize balls is cleared to "0" (S476). When the first non-electric accessory 17 is completely closed, it means that the opening of the first non-electric accessory 17 corresponding to the game ball passing through the first non-electric confirmation switch 83 is completed. The confirmation flag is set to "OFF" (S477).

Next, it is determined whether the first non-electric gear sensor 85 is "ON" (S478). As described above, when the game proceeds normally, the first non-electric gear sensor 85 is set when the first non-electric accessory 17 is in the closed state (the first non-electric operation sensor 81 is “ON”). It is "ON". Therefore, when the first non-electric gear sensor 85 is "ON" (S478: YES), since the game is proceeding normally, the process returns to the non-electric accessory process. On the other hand, when the first non-electric gear sensor 85 is "OFF" (S478: NO), the first non-electric gear abnormality command is generated and stored in the RAM 52 (S479). The first non-electric gear abnormality command is a command for notifying that the first non-electric gear sensor 85 is "OFF" when the first non-electric accessory 17 is in the closed state. The stored first non-electric gear abnormality command is transmitted to the external terminal board 55 and the sub control board 58 in the command output process of the main process to be executed next time. The processing returns to the non-electric accessory processing.

In the state where the first non-electric operation sensor 81 has just changed from "OFF" to "ON", the shielding plate 173E (see FIG. 13) provided on the guide member 173 of the first non-electric accessory 17 is the first non-electric accessory 17. The "ON" state of the first non-electrically operated sensor 81 may not be stable because the position of the electrically operated sensor 81 in the detection unit is not stable. In the pachinko machine 1, after the first non-electric operation sensor 81 changes from "OFF" to "ON", the first non-electric complete closing time elapses, and the "ON" state of the first non-electric operation sensor 81 is stable. In this state, the judgment of S478 is performed. As a result, the pachinko machine 1 enhances the accuracy of detecting an abnormality in which the first non-electric gear sensor 85 is “OFF” when the first non-electric accessory 17 is in the closed state. Even immediately after the first non-electrically activated sensor 81 is changed from "ON" to "OFF", if the position of the shielding plate 173E in the detection unit of the first non-electrically activated sensor 81 is stable, the determination of S478 is made. May be performed during the closed state before the first non-electric accessory 17 reaches complete closure. Further, the determination of S478 may be made immediately after the first non-electric operation sensor 81 is changed from “ON” to “OFF”.

The details of the second non-electrically closed processing (see S378 and FIG. 34) will be described with reference to FIG. 40. In the second non-electrically closed time process, the process associated with the transition of the second non-electric accessory 18 from the open state to the closed state is performed. When the second non-electric closing process is started, it is determined whether the second non-electric accessory 18 has shifted from the closed state to the open state (S481). This determination is made depending on whether the second non-electric operation sensor 82 is turned "OFF" while the second non-electric opening flag is "ON". When the second non-electric accessory 18 has not changed from the open state to the closed state (maintains the open state or the closed state) (S481: NO), the process shifts to the determination of S492.

When the second non-electric accessory 18 shifts from the open state to the closed state (S481: YES), the second non-electric closing command is generated and stored in the RAM 52 (S482). The second non-electric closing command is a command for notifying that the second non-electric accessory 18 has been closed. The stored second non-electrical closure command is transmitted to the sub-control board 58 in the command output process of the main process to be executed next time.

Then, after the second non-electric accessory 18 shifts from the open state to the closed state, the measurement of the second non-electric complete closing time, which is the complete closing time of the second non-electric accessory 18, is started (S483). In this process, the above-mentioned complete closure time (3 seconds in the present embodiment) is set in the second non-electric complete closure time counter which is the timer counter of the RAM 52. Then, the subtraction of the counter value according to the passage of time is started. Then, the subtraction of the counter value according to the passage of time is started. Next, as the second non-electric accessory 18 shifts to the closed state, the second non-electric opening flag becomes "OFF" (S485).

Next, it is determined whether the second confirmation flag is "ON" (S486). When the second confirmation flag is "OFF" (S486: NO), the process proceeds to the determination of S492. When the second confirmation flag is "ON" (S486: YES), it is determined whether the number of second non-electric winning balls stored in the RAM 52 is less than "1" (S488). When the number of second non-electric winning balls is "1" (S488: NO), the process shifts to the determination of S492.

When the number of second non-electric prize balls is less than "1" ("0") (S488: YES), the second non-electric prize insufficient command is generated and stored in the RAM 52 (S489). In the second non-electric prize shortage command, the number of game balls that have won the second non-electric accessory 18 after the game ball has passed the second non-electric confirmation switch 84 is less than "1", which is the number of second closed prizes. It is a command to notify that. The stored second non-powered prize shortage command is transmitted to the external terminal board 55 and the sub control board 58 in the command output process of the main process to be executed next time. The process shifts to the determination of S492.

If the game is played normally, right-handed hitting is continuously performed during the jackpot game, and "1" game balls, which is the number of second closed prizes, wins the opened second non-electric accessory 18. Along with this, the second non-electric accessory 18 is closed. Therefore, when the second non-electric accessory 18 is closed even though the number of second non-electric winning balls is less than "1", some trouble has occurred in the opening / closing mechanism of the second non-electric accessory 18. there is a possibility. Therefore, the pachinko machine 1 detects a case where the number of second non-electric prize balls is less than "1" when the second non-electric accessory 18 shifts from the open state to the closed state. Then, the pachinko machine 1 generates a second non-electric prize shortage command in order to notify this situation as an error.

Then, it is determined whether the second non-electric complete closing time has elapsed (S492). This determination is based on the value of the second complete closure time counter. If the second non-electric complete closing time has not yet passed (S492: NO), the processing returns to the non-electric accessory processing. When the second non-electric complete closure time has elapsed (S492: YES), the second non-electric complete closure flag is set to “ON” (S493). With the complete closure of the second non-electric accessory 18, the number of second non-electric prize balls is cleared to "0" (S495). When the second non-electric accessory 18 is completely closed, it means that the opening of the second non-electric accessory 18 corresponding to the game ball passing through the second non-electric confirmation switch 84 is completed. (Ii) The confirmation flag becomes "OFF" (S496). The processing returns to the non-electric accessory processing.

The details of the first non-electric non-closed determination process (see S379 and FIG. 34) will be described with reference to FIG. 41. In the first non-electric non-closed determination process, the first non-electric accessory 17 closes at the timing when the first non-electric accessory 17 should shift from the open state to the closed state if the game proceeds normally. It is judged whether it is doing. When the first non-electric non-closed determination process is started, it is determined whether the first confirmation flag is "ON" (S501). When the first confirmation flag is "OFF" (S501: NO), the process proceeds to the determination of S506.

When the first confirmation flag is "ON" (S501: YES), it is determined whether the second allowable number is "0" (S502). If the second permissible number is not "0" (S502: NO), the process proceeds to the determination of S506. When the second allowable number is "0" (S502: YES), it is determined whether the first electric chew 13 is executing the opening / closing operation (S503). This determination is made depending on whether the first normal hit in-game flag is "ON" and the first open flag or the end effect in-game flag is "ON", as in the determination of S425 and the like. When the first electric chew 13 is executing the opening / closing operation (S503: YES), the process shifts to the determination of S506.

When the first electric chew 13 is not executing the opening / closing operation (S503: NO), the measurement of the confirmation time set in the check timer of the RAM 52 (subtraction of the check timer) is started in S393 (see FIG. 35) (S505). ). The process shifts to the determination of S506.

Next, it is determined whether the confirmation time has elapsed (S506). This determination is made based on the value of the check timer. If the confirmation time has not yet passed (S506: NO), the processing returns to the non-electric accessory processing. If the value of the check timer is cleared to "0" in S475 (see FIG. 39), the elapse of the confirmation time is not determined (S506: NO), and the processing returns to the non-electric accessory processing. .. When the confirmation time has elapsed (S506: YES), the first non-electric non-closed command is generated and stored in the RAM 52 (S508). The first non-electric non-closing command closes the first non-electric accessory 17 at the timing when the first non-electric accessory 17 should shift from the open state to the closed state if the game proceeds normally. This is a command to notify that there is no such thing. The stored first non-electric non-closed command is transmitted to the external terminal board 55 and the sub control board 58 in the command output process of the main process to be executed next time. The processing returns to the non-electric accessory processing.

With reference to FIG. 42, the timing at which the first non-electric accessory 17 should shift from the open state to the closed state when the game proceeds normally will be described. T0, T7, and T8 in FIG. 42 correspond to T0, T7, and T8 in FIG. 19, and are the start time of the first normal hit game, the start time of the end effect, and the end time of the end effect (end of the first normal hit game). Time point) is shown respectively.

In the pachinko machine 1, the execution time of the end effect of the first normal hit game of the large ball is the position where the game ball is held between the stopper 21B and the left end portion 231C by the distribution unit 21 at the operating position (FIG. The time is set to be at least longer than the time required for the game ball to flow down from (see 8) to the position of the first non-electric confirmation switch 83. For this reason, the game ball that has started to flow down by moving the distribution unit 21 from the operating position to the non-operating position at T7 when the first electric chew 13 finishes the final opening and the ending effect is started is the ending effect. Passes through the first non-electric confirmation switch 83 during the execution of (before the end of the end effect). In addition, the execution time of the end effect of the first normal hit game of the small ball is necessary for the game ball to flow down to the position of the second non-electric confirmation switch 84 after the game ball wins the first electric chew 13. It is set to at least a longer time than the normal time.

In the first non-electric accessory pattern A, the first non-electric accessory 17 opened when the game ball passes through the first non-electric confirmation switch 83 (the game ball passes through the first specific area 231A). The case where the opening is continued until the end of the end effect is shown. The first non-electric accessory 17 is closed when the opened first non-electric accessory 17 is won by "2" game balls, which is the number of first closed prizes. When the winning of the second game ball to the first non-electric accessory 17 is performed after the end effect is completed, the first non-electric accessory pattern A occurs. In this case, the first non-electric accessory 17 is completely closed after the first non-electric accessory 17 is closed due to the winning of the second game ball, and then the first non-electric complete closure time elapses. become.

As described above, when the first electric chew 13 is executing the opening / closing operation (S383: YES), the second allowable number is set when the game ball passes through the first non-electric confirmation switch 83 (s). S392). In the first non-electric accessory pattern A, "2" is set as the second allowable number. Further, the confirmation time is set in the check timer (S393). After that, when the second allowable number is "0" (S502: YES) and the first electric chew 13 is not executing the opening / closing operation (after the end effect is completed) (S503: NO), the confirmation time is measured. Is started (S505). If the first non-electric accessory 17 is completely closed before the confirmation time elapses, the second allowable number and the confirmation time are cleared (S474 and S475). The pachinko machine 1 sets the confirmation time to a time longer than the first non-electric complete closing time. The time point at which the confirmation time has elapsed from the time when the second allowable number becomes "0" is defined as the time point T10. When the game is normally performed and the right-handed game ball is continuously hit, the first non-electric accessory 17 is completely closed before the time when the confirmation time elapses T10. .. That is, if the game proceeds normally, the first non-electric accessory 17 is completely closed before the timing when the first non-electric accessory 17 should shift from the open state to the closed state. Therefore, in the first non-electric accessory pattern A, the confirmation time does not elapse, so that the first non-electric non-closing command is not generated.

In the first non-electric accessory pattern B, the first non-electric accessory 17 opened when the game ball passes through the first non-electric confirmation switch 83 opens before the end effect ends. Indicates the case of termination. When the winning of the second game ball to the opened first non-electric accessory 17 is performed before the end of the end effect, the first non-electric accessory pattern B occurs. In the first non-electric accessory pattern B, the time when the first non-electric complete closing time elapses is before the end time of the end effect. That is, if the game proceeds normally, the first non-electric accessory 17 is completely closed before the timing when the first non-electric accessory 17 should shift from the open state to the closed state.

In this case, the first non-electric accessory 17 is completely closed at a time before the end time of the end effect, and the second allowable number and the confirmation time are cleared at this time (S474 and S475). Therefore, in the first non-electric accessory pattern B, since the confirmation time does not elapse, the first non-electric non-closing command is not generated.

In the first non-electric accessory pattern C, the first normal hit game is started with the first non-electric accessory 17 open, and the game ball winning the first electric chew 13 presses the first non-electric confirmation switch 83. Immediately before passing, the game ball wins the first non-electric accessory 17, the first non-electric accessory 17 is closed, and immediately after that, the game ball passes through the first non-electric confirmation switch 83. (I) A case where the non-electric accessory 17 is opened again is shown. After the game ball wins the first non-electric accessory 17, it takes some time for the game ball to pass through the first non-electric accessory switch 75. Therefore, the winning detection by the first non-electric accessory switch 75 may be performed at a time after the time when the passage of the game ball to the first non-electric confirmation switch 83 is detected. In this case, it is assumed that the second allowable number has been carried over from the previous big hit big hit game, and the second allowable number set when the game ball passes through the first non-electric confirmation switch 83 is "3". .. After that, it is assumed that two game balls win a prize in the newly opened first non-electric accessory 17, and the first non-electric accessory 17 is closed.

In this case, since the number of game balls that have won the first non-electric accessory 17 is equal to the second allowable number of "3", the second allowable number becomes "0" (S502: YES). In the example of FIG. 42, while the end effect is being executed (the first electric chew 13 is executing the opening / closing operation), the newly opened first non-electric accessory 17 is closed, which is before the end time of the end effect. It is assumed that the first non-electric accessory 17 is completely closed at that time. In this case, the second allowable number and the confirmation time are cleared (S474 and S475). Therefore, in the first non-electric accessory pattern C, the confirmation time does not elapse, so that the first non-electric non-closing command is issued. Not generated.

In the first non-electric accessory pattern D, the number of opened first non-electric accessory 17 is less than the number of first closed prizes of "1" due to the rotation position of the first gear 176 deviating from the normal state or the like. Shows an irregular case that is closed by winning a game ball. In this case, the second permissible number after the first non-electric accessory 17 is closed is "1", but the first non-electric accessory 17 is completely closed before the end time of the end effect. As a result, the second allowable number and the confirmation time are cleared (S474 and S475). Therefore, in the first non-electric accessory pattern D, the confirmation time does not elapse, so that the first non-electric non-closing command is not generated. The pachinko machine 1 clears the second allowable number and the confirmation time when the first non-electric accessory 17 is completely closed. As a result, the pachinko machine 1 is due to a fraudulent act when the first non-electric accessory 17 is closed due to the winning of a game ball less than the number of first closing winnings even though the normal game is performed. It is not detected as.

In the first non-electric accessory pattern E, the first non-electric accessory 17 is the first non-electric accessory 17 even though two game balls have won a prize due to a fraudulent act such as the first non-electric accessory 17 being pried open. The case where the electric accessory 17 does not close is shown. In this case, since the second allowable number is "0" by the end of the end effect, the measurement of the confirmation time is started from the time when the end effect is completed (S503: NO) (S505). The time point at which this confirmation time elapses is defined as the time point T9. After that, if the first non-electric accessory 17 continues to be opened, it will not be completely closed. Therefore, when the confirmation time elapses and the time point T9 arrives (S506: YES), the first non-electric non-close command is generated. (S508). That is, in the first non-electric accessory pattern E, even if the game is not proceeding normally and the timing when the first non-electric accessory 17 should shift from the open state to the closed state arrives, the first non-electric accessory pattern E is the first non-electric accessory. This corresponds to the case where the electric accessory 17 is not completely closed.

The sub-control board processing executed by the sub-control board 58 will be described with reference to FIGS. 43 and 44. In the sub-control board processing, processing for controlling various effects is performed according to a command transmitted from the main board 41. In particular, in the sub-control board processing, various error notifications related to non-electric accessories are controlled. The error notification control includes control of various operations on the illumination board 35, the logo display unit 36, the display screen 28, and the speaker 48. The sub-control board processing is executed by the CPU 581 according to the program stored in the ROM 583.

The flags used in the sub-control board processing will be described. The RAM 582 stores a jackpot game effect executing flag, a first non-electric game effect executing flag, a first non-electric closing execution flag, and the like. The jackpot game effect executing flag is a flag indicating whether or not the jackpot game effect, which is an effect executed during the jackpot game, is being executed, and "1" is memorized during the execution of the jackpot game effect and is "ON". , "0" is memorized and becomes "OFF" during non-execution of the jackpot game production. The first non-electric game effect executing flag is a flag indicating whether the first non-electric game effect, which is an effect performed during the opening / closing operation of the first non-electric accessory 17, is being executed, and is a flag indicating whether the first non-electric game effect is being executed. “1” is memorized and turned “ON” during the execution of the game effect, and “0” is memorized and turned “OFF” during the non-execution of the first non-electric game effect. The first non-electric closing execution flag is a flag indicating whether or not the closing operation of changing the first non-electric accessory 17 from the open state to the closed state has been executed, and is from the execution of the closing operation to the end of the jackpot game. In the meantime, "1" is stored and turned "ON", otherwise "0" is stored and turned "OFF".

As shown in FIG. 43, when the sub-control board processing is started, it is determined whether or not the first variation pattern designation command has been received from the main board 41 (S511). When the first variation pattern designation command is not received (S511: NO), the process shifts to the determination of S515. When the first variation pattern designation command is received (S511: YES), the first variation pattern indicated by the first variation pattern designation command is specified, and the specified first variation pattern is stored in the RAM 582 (S512). Next, the execution of the notification effect based on the first variation pattern is started (S513). The process shifts to the determination of S515.

Next, it is determined whether or not the jackpot game start command has been received from the main board 41 (S515). If the jackpot game start command has not been received (S515: NO), the process proceeds to the determination of S521. When the jackpot game start command is received (S515: YES), the execution of the jackpot game effect is started (S516). The CPU 581 responds to each of the large ball big hit game and the small ball big hit game, depending on which of the large ball and small ball hit symbols the first variation pattern stored in S512 corresponds to. Perform a big hit game production. The jackpot game production execution flag is set to "ON" (S518), and the process shifts to the judgment of S521.

Next, it is determined whether or not the first non-electric release command has been received from the main board 41 (S521). When the first non-electric release command is not received (S521: NO), the process shifts to the determination of S531. When the first non-electric release command is received (S521: YES), the execution of the first non-electric game effect is started (S522). The first non-electric game production is performed by the operation of the illumination in the vicinity of the first non-electric accessory 17. Next, the first non-electric game effect executing flag is set to "ON" (S523).

Next, it is determined whether the jackpot game effect is being executed (S525). This judgment is made according to the state of the flag during the jackpot game production execution. When the jackpot game effect is not being executed (S525: NO), the process shifts to the judgment of S531. When the jackpot game effect is being executed (S525: YES), it is determined whether the jackpot game related to the executing jackpot game effect is a small hit ball jackpot game (S526). This determination is made depending on whether the first variation pattern stored in S512 corresponds to the winning symbol of the large ball or the small ball. The determination of S526 may be made based on information other than the first variation pattern, such as receiving a command indicating a winning symbol of the first ordinary symbol from the main board 41. When the jackpot game is a jackpot jackpot game (S526: NO), the process shifts to the judgment of S531.

When the jackpot game is a small hit ball jackpot game (S526: YES), the hit irregular B notification, which is an error notification, is executed (S528), and the process shifts to the determination of S531. When the game is normally performed, only the second non-electric accessory 18 repeats the opening / closing operation during the execution of the small ball jackpot game, and the first non-electric accessory 17 does not perform the opening / closing operation. Therefore, when the first non-electric accessory 17 shifts from the closed state to the open state and the small ball jackpot game is executed, there is a possibility that some kind of fraudulent activity has been performed. Therefore, the pachinko machine 1 detects the case where the first non-electric accessory 17 is opened during the execution of the small ball jackpot game as an illegal opening of the first non-electric accessory 17, and notifies the hit irregular B. To execute. The content of the hit irregular B notification will be described later.

When the hit irregular B notification is performed, the first non-electric illegal operation command is also generated (S419), and the error notification operation based on the generated first non-electric illegal operation command is also performed. As will be described in detail later, the hit irregular B notification is performed for a longer period than the error notification operation based on the first non-electrically illegal operation command. As a result, in the pachinko machine 1, the first non-electric accessory 17 is opened during the execution of the small ball jackpot game even after the error notification operation based on the first non-electric illegal operation command is completed. It leaves evidence to make it easier to detect from the outside that there may have been fraudulent activity.

Next, it is determined whether or not the second non-electric release command has been received from the main board 41 (S531). When the second non-electric release command is not received (S531: NO), the process shifts to the determination of S533 (see FIG. 44). When the second non-electric release command is received (S531: YES), the execution of the second non-electric game effect is started (S532). The second non-electric game effect is performed by the operation of the illumination in the vicinity of the second non-electric accessory 18. The process shifts to the determination of S533.

As shown in FIG. 44, it is then determined whether the first non-electric closing command has been received from the main board 41 (S533). If the first non-electrical closure command has not been received (S533: NO), the process proceeds to the determination of S541. When the first non-electric closing command is received (S533: YES), the execution of the first non-electric game effect is terminated (S535). Next, it is determined whether the jackpot game effect is being executed (S536). When the jackpot game effect is not being executed (S536: NO), the process shifts to the determination of S541.

When the jackpot game effect is being executed (S536: YES), it is determined whether the jackpot game related to the executing jackpot game effect is a jackpot jackpot game (S538). Similar to the determination in S525, this determination is made according to whether the first variation pattern stored in S512 corresponds to the winning symbol of the large ball or the small ball. When the jackpot game is a small hit ball jackpot game (S538: NO), the process shifts to the determination of S541. When the jackpot game is a jackpot jackpot game (S538: YES), the first non-electric closing execution flag is set to "ON" (S539), and the process shifts to the judgment of S541.

Next, it is determined whether or not the second non-electric closing command has been received from the main board 41 (S541). If the second non-electrical closure command has not been received (S541: NO), the process proceeds to the determination of S543. When the second non-electric closing command is received (S541: YES), the execution of the second non-electric game effect is terminated (S542). The process shifts to the determination of S543.

Next, it is determined whether or not the jackpot game end command has been received from the main board 41 (S543). If the jackpot game end command has not been received (S543: NO), the process proceeds to the determination of S555. When the jackpot game end command is received (S543: YES), the execution of the jackpot game effect is terminated (S545). Next, it is determined whether or not the jackpot game related to the finished jackpot game production is a jackpot jackpot game (S546). Similar to the determination in S538, this determination is made according to which of the large and small balls the hit symbol corresponds to the first variation pattern stored in S512. When the jackpot game is a small hit ball jackpot game (S546: NO), the process shifts to the judgment of S555.

When the jackpot game is a jackpot game (S546: YES), the type of the received jackpot game end command is "big hit game abnormal end A", "big hit game abnormal end B", or "big hit game abnormal end C" ( It is determined whether it is any of (see FIG. 32) (S548). That is, at the time when the jackpot game ends, it is determined whether at least one of the first non-electric accessory 17 and the second non-electric accessory 18 is in the open state. When the type of the received jackpot game end command is either "big hit game abnormal end A", "big hit game abnormal end B", or "big hit game abnormal end C" (S548: YES), the right-handed continuation suggestion effect is displayed. It is executed (S549). The process shifts to the judgment of S555.

The non-electric accessory may be opened when the jackpot game is completed due to the interruption of the launch of the game ball during the jackpot game. A game ball can win a prize for an open non-electric accessory. The right-handed continuation suggestion effect is performed in order to suggest to the player that the game ball is right-handed toward the non-electric accessory in such a case, and not to miss the profit that the player should originally receive. .. The right-handed continuation suggestion effect is performed until the game ball wins a prize in the non-electric accessory or until a predetermined time elapses.

On the other hand, when the type of the received jackpot game end command is "big hit game normal end" (S548: NO), it is determined whether the first non-electric closing execution flag is "ON" (S551). When the first non-electrical closure execution flag is "ON" (S551: YES), the first non-electrical closure execution flag is "OFF" (S553), and the process shifts to the determination of S555. When the first non-electrical closure execution flag is "OFF" (S551: NO), the irregular A notification is executed as an error notification (S552), and the process shifts to the determination of S555.

When the type of the received jackpot game end command is "big hit game normal end", the non-electric accessory is closed when the jackpot game ends. If the game is played normally, right-handed is performed when the big hit big hit game is started, and when the game ball wins the first electric chew 13 during the first normal hit game, the first non-electric role Object 17 opens. If the first non-electric closing command is not received during the execution of the big hit big hit game, and the big hit game end command of "normal end of big hit game" is received at the end of the big hit game, the big hit ball big hit game This corresponds to the case where the first non-electric accessory 17 is not opened during execution. In such a case, there is a possibility that some trouble has occurred in the opening / closing mechanism of the first non-electric accessory 17.

In the pachinko machine 1, if the first non-electric accessory 17 is not opened in the big hit game, the game ball is not won in the first non-electric accessory 17, so the second reserved ball is not stored and the jackpot game Is the same content as the small hit ball jackpot game. In this case, only about 1/10 of the prize balls paid out in the original big hit game is paid out, and the pachinko machine 1 cannot give the player the profit that should be originally obtained. Therefore, when the pachinko machine 1 does not receive the first non-electric closing command during the execution of the big hit game, and receives the big hit game end command of "normal end of the big hit game" at the end of the big hit game. Is detected. Then, the pachinko machine 1 notifies the player, the hall staff, and the like by executing the irregular A notification that some trouble has occurred in the first non-electric accessory 17.

On the other hand, if the type of the received jackpot game end command is any of "big hit game abnormal end A", "big hit game abnormal end B", or "big hit game abnormal end C", the jackpot game is interrupted. Corresponds to. Therefore, when the game ball subsequently wins a prize in the open non-electric accessory, the jackpot game resumes. In particular, when a game ball wins in the first non-electric accessory 17, the second reserved ball is newly memorized. Therefore, when the jackpot game is restarted, the prize ball paid out through the original jackpot jackpot game is displayed. Secured. Therefore, when the non-electric accessory is open at the end of the jackpot game, the pachinko machine 1 executes the right-handed continuation suggestion effect, thereby providing the player with the original benefit without any special error notification. Can be given.

The pachinko machine 1 executes the hit irregular A notification in order to particularly protect the interests of the player for the big hit game with the larger number of prize balls paid out by the big hit game. If the second non-electric closing command is not received during the execution of the jackpot game, and the jackpot game end command of "normal end of the jackpot game" is received at the end of the jackpot game, the first is during the execution of the jackpot game. (Ii) Corresponds to the case where the non-electric accessory 18 is not open. Even in such a case, an error notification such as a hit irregular B notification may be performed.

Next, it is determined whether or not another command has been received from the main board 41 (S555). Here, various commands for notifying the above-mentioned game defects, errors, etc. are referred to as other commands. If no other command has been received (S555: NO), the process returns to S511 (see FIG. 43). When another command is received (S555: YES), the notification corresponding to the received command is executed (S556). The process returns to S511.

A list of non-electric accessory error notifications showing details of the error notification executed in S556 will be described with reference to FIG. 45. The non-electric accessory error notification list is a list of error notification contents related to the non-electric accessory. In the non-electric accessory error notification list, in addition to the error notification performed by receiving various commands in S555, the above-mentioned hit irregular A notification and hit irregular B notification will also be described.

In the hit irregular A notification, the "MARU" part of the characters "TOYOMARU" in the logo display unit 36 (see FIG. 1) is lit in blue. The hit irregular A notification that the execution is started continues until the next big hit game is started, and then ends.

In the hit irregular B notification, the "MARU" part of the characters "TOYOMARU" on the logo display unit 36 is lit in yellow. The hit irregular B notification that the execution is started is continued until the next big hit game is started, and then ends. When the hit irregular A notification and the hit irregular B notification are not performed, the “MARU” portion of the logo display unit 36 is lit in white.

The hit irregular A notification may be performed when the big hit game is executed, and the hit irregular B notification may be performed when the small ball big hit game is executed. That is, since the hit irregular A notification and the hit irregular B notification are not performed at the same time, the pachinko machine 1 commonly uses the “MARU” part of the logo display unit 36 for these notifications, and emits a color. The type of notification can be determined by the difference between the two. In addition, by using different light emission patterns (blinking speed is different, etc.) for the hit irregular A notification and the hit irregular B notification, the same part of the logo display unit 36 is shared as a part for performing different error notification. You may.

When the second non-powered prize shortage command (S489) is received, the second non-powered prize shortage notification is executed. In the second non-electric prize shortage notification, the "YO" part of the characters "TOYOMARU" on the logo display unit 36 is lit in orange. The second non-electric prize shortage notification that has been started is continued until the next jackpot game is started, and then ends. If the second non-electric prize shortage notification is not performed, the "YO" portion of the logo display unit 36 is lit in white.

When the first non-powered prize shortage command (S468) is received, the first non-powered prize shortage notification is executed. In the first non-electric prize shortage notification, the "TO" part of the characters "TOYOMARU" on the logo display unit 36 is lit in blue. The first non-electric prize shortage notification that has been started is continued until the next jackpot game is started, and then ends. Since the first non-powered prize shortage notification and the first non-powered prize shortage notification may be performed at the same time, the logo display unit 36 differs between the first non-powered prize shortage notification and the first non-powered prize shortage notification. The part is used. If the first non-electric prize shortage notification is not performed, the "TO" portion of the logo display unit 36 is lit in white.

The hit irregular A notification, the hit irregular B notification, the first non-electric prize shortage notification, and the second non-electric prize shortage notification may be performed at the same time depending on the situation of the non-electric accessory during the big hit game. .. Therefore, in the hit irregular A notification, the hit irregular B notification, the first non-electric prize shortage notification, and the second non-electric prize shortage notification, different parts of the logo display unit 36 perform their respective notifications. Used as.

Since the hit irregular A notification can be performed even when the player does not fire the game ball during the big hit game, it is often unnecessary for the player to take measures such as immediately interrupting the game. The first non-electric prize shortage notification and the second non-electric prize shortage notification may be performed not because the game played by the player is illegal, but when there is a defect in the opening / closing mechanism of the non-electric accessory. Further, as described above, the purpose of executing the hit irregular B notification is to leave evidence that the first non-electric accessory 17 has been opened during the execution of the small hit ball jackpot game for a relatively long period of time. one of. Therefore, the pachinko machine 1 does not use a sound such as an error sound to widely notify the surroundings of an error, but rather a relatively gentle notification operation using only the lighting operation of the logo display unit 36. It is said.

The pachinko machine 1 has a hit irregular A notification, a hit irregular B notification, and a lack of the first non-electric prize to notify that there is a possibility that some abnormality has occurred in the operation of the non-electric accessory during the execution of the jackpot game. Four types of error notifications, notification and notification of insufficient second non-electric prize, can be simultaneously performed using one logo display unit 36. Since the character portion of "TOYOMARU" in the logo display unit 36 represents a certain idea such as the manufacturer of the pachinko machine 1, the characters of "TOYOMARU" are easily visually recognized as a group. Therefore, the hall staff or the like can list the presence or absence of a plurality of events in which there is a possibility that some abnormality has occurred in the operation of the non-electric accessory during the execution of the jackpot game by visually recognizing the logo display unit 36. Therefore, the pachinko machine 1 can prevent the hall staff from overlooking each of the abnormalities even when a plurality of abnormalities occur in the operation of the non-electric accessory. General error notification is often performed by an illumination pattern, a sound, a display on the display screen 28, or the like, which is clearly different from the ongoing effect operation. The pachinko machine 1 can indicate the error notification as if it is a part of the effect accompanying the game by performing the error notification using the logo display unit 36. As a result, the pachinko machine 1 makes it difficult for the player to notice that the error notification is being performed, while the hall staff who understands the content of the error notification can easily generate an event corresponding to the error notification. I am trying to figure it out.

The logo display unit 36 may represent a certain appearance in addition to a certain idea. For example, the logo display unit 36 displays the model name of the pachinko machine 1, the title of the work used as the motif of the production, the name of the character appearing in the production of the pachinko machine 1, the dialogue of the character used in the production of the pachinko machine 1, and the like. , Characters, patterns, designs, etc. may be used for representation. The logo display unit 36 may be composed of a display such as an LCD, a light guide plate such as an LED light guide panel, or the like, in addition to being an illumination member. Further, the logo display unit 36 may be provided on the front frame 10 or the game board 2.

When the second non-electric confirmation abnormality command (S405) is received, the second non-electric confirmation abnormality notification is executed. In the second non-electric confirmation abnormality notification, a predetermined error sound indicating that an error has occurred is output from the speaker 48 for a short time (several seconds in this embodiment). When the first non-electric confirmation abnormality command (S385) is received, the first non-electric confirmation abnormality notification is executed. In the first non-electric confirmation abnormality notification, an error sound is output from the speaker 48 for a short time (several seconds in this embodiment).

When the second non-electric invalid winning command (S459) is received, the second non-electric invalid winning notification is executed. In the second non-electric invalid prize notification, an error sound is output from the speaker 48 for a short time (several seconds in this embodiment). When the first non-electric invalid prize command (S445) is received, the first non-electric invalid prize notification is executed. In the first non-electric invalid prize notification, an error sound is output from the speaker 48 for a short time (several seconds in this embodiment).

When the first general electric incoming / outgoing ball mismatch command (S145) is received, the first general electric incoming / outgoing ball mismatch notification is executed. In the first Fuden incoming / outgoing ball mismatch notification, characters such as "Please call a staff member", which is an error display indicating that an error has occurred, are displayed on the display screen 28 for a long time (several tens of seconds in this embodiment). Will be done.

When the second non-electric excess winning command (S152) is received, the second non-electric excess winning notification is executed. In the second non-electric over-winning notification, a warning voice that warns the player with a voice such as "excessive winning error" is output from the speaker 48 for a long time (several tens of seconds in this embodiment). When the first non-electric excess winning command (S439) is received, the first non-electric excess winning notification is executed. In the first non-electric over-winning notification, a predetermined error sound is output from the speaker 48 for a long time (several tens of seconds in this embodiment) in addition to the warning voice of "excessive winning error". Both the first non-electric excess winning notification and the second non-electric excess winning notification are performed when the winning of the game ball to the non-electric accessory is more than that in the normal game. In the present embodiment, when the winning of the game ball to the first non-electric accessory 17 is excessive, it is paid out to the player as compared with the case where the winning of the game ball to the second non-electric accessory 18 is excessive. The number of prize balls tends to increase. For this reason, the pachinko machine 1 sets the level of the notification operation of the first non-electric over-winning notification higher than the level of the notification operation of the second non-electric over-winning notification to improve the deterrent effect of fraudulent activity. ..

When the first non-electric fraudulent operation command (S419) is received, the first non-electric fraudulent operation notification is executed. In the first non-electrical malfunction notification, a predetermined error sound and a warning sound such as "Winning opening unit error" are output from the speaker 48 for a long time (several tens of seconds in this embodiment). In addition, an error display with characters such as "It is a winning opening unit error. Please call a staff member" is displayed on the display screen 28 for a long time (several tens of seconds in this embodiment).

When the second non-electric abnormality start command (S426) is received, the second non-electric abnormality start notification is executed. In the second non-electric abnormality start notification, a predetermined error sound and a warning sound such as "Winning opening unit error" are output from the speaker 48 until the power of the pachinko machine 1 is turned off. In addition, an error display such as "It is a winning opening unit error. Please call a staff member" is displayed on the display screen 28 until the power of the pachinko machine 1 is turned off. When the first non-electric abnormality start command (S413) is received, the first non-electric abnormality start notification is executed. In the first non-electric abnormality start notification, a predetermined error sound and a warning sound such as "Winning opening unit error" are output from the speaker 48 until the power of the pachinko machine 1 is turned off. In addition, an error display such as "It is a winning opening unit error. Please call a staff member" is displayed on the display screen 28 until the power of the pachinko machine 1 is turned off.

When the first non-electric gear abnormality command (S479) is received, the first non-electric gear abnormality notification is executed. In the first non-electric gear abnormality notification, a predetermined error sound and a warning sound such as "Winning opening unit error" are output from the speaker 48 until the power of the pachinko machine 1 is turned off. In addition, an error display such as "It is a winning opening unit error. Please call a staff member" is displayed on the display screen 28 until the power of the pachinko machine 1 is turned off. When the first non-electric non-closed command (S508) is received, the first non-electric non-closed notification is executed. In the first non-electric non-closed notification, a predetermined error sound and a warning sound such as "a winning opening unit error" are output from the speaker 48 until the power of the pachinko machine 1 is turned off. In addition, an error display such as "It is a winning opening unit error. Please call a staff member" is displayed on the display screen 28 until the power of the pachinko machine 1 is turned off.

The non-electric accessory error notification list lists these error notifications from the one with the lowest priority to the one with the highest priority. As for the priority of notification, the higher the seriousness of troubles and fraudulent acts related to error notification, the higher the priority of notification. Further, the content of the notification operation is defined so that the higher the priority of the notification, the higher the level of the notification operation (the conspicuity of the notification operation). Notifications related to the first non-electric accessory 17, such as "first non-electricity prize shortage notification" and "second non-electricity prize shortage notification", "first non-electricity confirmation abnormality notification" and "second non-electricity confirmation abnormality notification" As for the notification of the same type of event as the notification regarding the second non-electric accessory 18, the one relating to the first non-electric accessory 17 has a higher priority than the notification relating to the second non-electric accessory 18. This is because the number of first closed prizes is larger than the number of second closed prizes, the first non-electric accessory 17 functions as the operating port of the second normal symbol, but the second non-electric accessory 18 operates the normal symbol. This is the result of considering that it does not function as a mouth. That is, when the first non-electric accessory 17 was cheated, the fraud was committed more than when the same kind of fraud was committed against the second non-electric accessory 18. This is because there is a high possibility that the unfair profits that a person will get will be large. In S556 (see FIG. 44), when a plurality of notification operations are triggered at the same time and the notification operations cannot be executed at the same time, the CPU 581 has priority indicated by the non-electric accessory error notification list. The higher-frequency notification operation is executed with priority given to the lower notification operation.

The error notification other than the hit irregular A notification and the hit irregular B notification is performed by transmitting a command corresponding to the error notification from the main board 41. The commands corresponding to these error notifications are also transmitted to the external terminal board 55. When the external terminal board 55 receives the commands corresponding to these error notifications, the external terminal board 55 executes an external output that outputs error information to the playground management computer. As a result, when an error related to the non-electric accessory has occurred in the pachinko machine 1, the occurrence of the error is also specified by the game hall management computer. Therefore, the pachinko machine 1 can identify cases of fraudulent acts and troubles related to non-electric accessories in a multifaceted and prompt manner, and can suppress defects.

As explained above, if there is some trouble such as a ball clogging at the entrance of the non-electric accessory or a poor opening of the non-electric accessory, the game ball cannot win the non-electric accessory or the non-electric accessory cannot be won. In some cases, winning a game ball for a character may not be detected normally. When the first non-electric accessory 17 shifts from the open state to the closed state (S461: YES), the pachinko machine 1 determines whether the number of first non-electric prizes is less than “2” (S467). Further, when the second non-electric accessory 18 shifts from the open state to the closed state (S481: YES), the pachinko machine 1 determines whether the number of second non-electric prizes is less than "1" (S488). .. As a result, in the pachinko machine 1, when the non-electric accessory shifts from the open state to the closed state, the number of winnings of the game ball to the non-electric accessory is less than the number of the first closed prize or the second closed prize. Can be identified as an illegal game. Therefore, the pachinko machine 1 can appropriately detect when the game related to the non-electric accessory is illegal.

Since the pachinko machine 1 includes the first non-electrically activated sensor 81 and the second non-electrically actuated sensor 82, the first non-electrically actuated sensor 81 and the second non-electrically activated sensor 81 and the second non-electrically actuated sensor 81 determine whether the non-electric accessory has changed from the open state to the closed state. It can be determined according to the detection result by the non-electrically operated sensor 82. Therefore, the pachinko machine 1 can accurately determine whether or not the non-electric accessory has shifted from the open state to the closed state, and then determine the number of game balls that have won the non-electric accessory.

When the passage of the game ball is detected by the first non-electric confirmation switch 83, the first non-electric accessory 17 corresponds to the transition from the closed state to the open state. When the passage of the game ball is detected by the second non-electric confirmation switch 84, the second non-electric accessory 18 corresponds to the transition from the closed state to the open state. In the pachinko machine 1, the transition from the open state to the closed state of the first non-electric accessory 17 is performed (S461: YES) after the game ball has passed the first non-electric confirmation switch 83. (S466: YES), it is determined whether the number of first non-electric prizes is less than "2" (S467). Further, in the pachinko machine 1, the transition from the open state to the closed state of the second non-electric accessory 18 is performed after the game ball has passed through the second non-electric confirmation switch 84 (S486). : YES), it is determined whether the number of second non-electric prizes is less than "1" (S488). Thereby, the pachinko machine 1 can accurately specify the number of prizes for the non-electric accessory in the open state after the non-electric accessory shifts from the closed state to the open state.

In the game specification in which the non-electric accessory is opened by winning the game ball to the first electric chew 13 in the first ordinary hit game, if a problem occurs in the operation of the non-electric accessory, the first ordinary next time A similar problem can occur when a hit game is played. The pachinko machine 1 continuously notifies the first non-powered prize shortage notification and the second non-powered prize shortage notification until the next big hit game is started (until the next first normal hit game is started). S556). As a result, the pachinko machine 1 can prevent the same trouble from occurring repeatedly.

In the above embodiment, the first electric chew 13 corresponds to the "ordinary electric accessory" of the present invention. The first non-electric accessory 17 and the second non-electric accessory 18 correspond to the "non-electric accessory" of the present invention. The first specific region 231A and the second specific region 232A correspond to the "specific region" of the present invention. The first non-electric accessory switch 75 and the second non-electric accessory switch 76 correspond to the "non-electric accessory winning detection means" of the present invention. The CPU 51 of the main board 41 that makes a judgment of S467 according to the judgment result of S461 of FIG. 39 and makes a judgment of S488 according to the judgment result of S481 of FIG. 40 functions as the "winning number determination means" of the present invention. .. The first non-electrically actuated sensor 81 and the second non-electrically actuated sensor 82 correspond to the "operation detecting means" of the present invention. The first non-electric confirmation switch 83 and the second non-electric confirmation switch 84 correspond to the "specific passage detecting means" of the present invention. The gate 11 corresponds to the "passage port" of the present invention. The CPU 51 of the main board 41 that performs S111 and S133 of FIG. 24 functions as the "ordinary hit game executing means" of the present invention.

The present invention is not limited to the embodiments described in detail above, and various modifications can be made without departing from the gist of the present invention. In the pachinko machine 1, the first normal hit determination is performed when the pachinko machine 1 passes through the gate 11, and the first normal symbol fluctuates. In addition to the gate, the member that gives the trigger for the operation of the normal symbol may be a winning opening in which a game ball can win a prize. That is, both the winning opening and the gate can constitute the "passing opening" of the present invention. The pachinko machine 1 may be configured such that the first normal hit determination and the change of the first normal symbol are not performed, and the first normal hit game is performed when the game ball passes through the gate 11.

In the above embodiment, only one of the first non-electric accessory 17 and the second non-electric accessory 18 may be provided. In addition to the first non-electric accessory 17 and the second non-electric accessory 18, another non-electric accessory may be provided. That is, the number of non-electric accessories provided in the pachinko machine 1 may be one or three or more. The number of first closed prizes and the number of second closed prizes are not limited to the examples of the above embodiments, and may be arbitrary values.

The second to fourth ordinary hit probabilities may be less than 100%. That is, the deviation determination result may be derived from the second to fourth ordinary hit determinations. Further, the probability of first normal hit may be 100%. Further, the mode in which the ordinary electric accessory is interlocked is not limited to the example of the above embodiment. Therefore, for example, the first non-electric accessory 17 may function as an operating port of the third ordinary symbol or the fourth ordinary symbol.

In the above embodiment, error notification (for example, first non-electric prize shortage notification and second non-electric prize shortage notification) for notifying the same type of trouble or the like for both the first non-electric accessory 17 and the second non-electric accessory 18 (Insufficiency notification, etc.) may be provided only for any of the non-electric accessories. The error notification (for example, the first non-electric gear abnormality notification, etc.) provided in only one of the first non-electric accessory 17 and the second non-electric accessory 18 is not provided in the above embodiment. A similar error notification may be provided for the non-electric accessory.

The mode of interlocking the electric chew in the jackpot game is not limited to that of the above embodiment. For example, the second non-electric accessory 18 may function as an operating port of the third ordinary symbol or the fourth ordinary symbol. The first electric chew 13 functions as an operating port of the third ordinary symbol, and the fourth ordinary symbol may not be provided.

All elements (eg, non-electric accessories, etc.) described in the claims, specifications and drawings may be physically single or plural unless there is a clear statement that consciously limits the number. It may be present, and the arrangement may be changed as appropriate. In addition, the names (element names) given to the elements are merely given for convenience in the description of this case, and are not particularly conscious of the fact that they have a special meaning. Therefore, the element name alone does not limit the interpretation of what the element is. For example, the "first operation winning opening" may be a single hardware or a software. Furthermore, whether a plurality of elements among all the above elements are appropriately integrally configured or one element is divided into a plurality of elements can be easily considered by those skilled in the art. Therefore, since it is clear that all patterns are within the assumed range even if all the patterns are not described in the specification, etc., it is stated that they are clearly excluded in the claims, etc. It goes without saying that all of them are included in the scope of rights according to the present invention unless otherwise stated. Therefore, simply adopting a structural difference within that range for a game machine because it is not described in the present embodiment does not mean that the right according to the present invention has been circumvented. .. The same applies to differences in the configuration and shape of each element, which can be easily considered by those skilled in the art from this embodiment.

1 Pachinko machine 11 Gate 13 First electric chew 17 First non-electric accessory 18 Second non-electric accessory 41 Main board 51,581 CPU
52,582 RAM
53,583 ROM
58 Sub-control board 75 1st non-electric accessory switch 76 2nd non-electric accessory switch 81 1st non-electric operation sensor 82 2nd non-electric operation sensor 83 1st non-electric confirmation switch 84 2nd non-electric confirmation switch 231A One specific area 232A Second specific area

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An ordinary electric accessory configured to be mutually operable in a first state in which the game ball is difficult or impossible to win and a second state in which the game ball is easier to win than the first state.
When the game ball passes through a specific area, which is a specific area of the winning passage, which is a passage through which the game ball winning the ordinary electric accessory can pass, the game ball operates from the first state to the second state, and the first state. A non-electric accessory that operates from the second state to the first state when a specified number of prizes are won in the two states.
The non-electric accessory winning detection means for detecting the winning of the game ball to the non-electric accessory, and
When the non-electric accessory operates from the second state to the first state, the winning of the game ball to the non-electric accessory detected by the non-electric accessory winning detecting means is less than the specified number. A gaming machine characterized in that it is equipped with a means for determining the number of winnings to determine whether or not there is a prize. An operation detecting means for detecting whether the non-electric accessory is in the first state or the second state is provided.
The winning number determining means is detected by the non-electric accessory winning detecting means when it is detected by the operation detecting means that the non-electric accessory has operated from the second state to the first state. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein it is determined whether or not the winning of the gaming ball to the non-electric accessory is less than the specified number. A specific passage detecting means for detecting a game ball that has passed through the specific area is provided.
The winning number determination means is such that the non-electric accessory is operated from the second state to the first state after the game ball that has passed through the specific area is detected by the specific passage detecting means. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein it is determined whether or not the number of winnings to the non-electric accessory detected by the electric accessory winning detecting means is less than the specified number. The passage through which the game ball passes and
When the game ball passes through the passage port, the ordinary electric accessory is operated from the first state to the second state, and a predetermined condition is satisfied in the second state, the first state is satisfied. A normal hit game execution means for executing a normal hit game that is operated from the two states to the first state, and
An error notification executing means for causing a notification means for notifying an error to execute a notification operation according to a determination result by the winning number determination means is provided.
The method according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the error notification execution means continuously executes the notification operation until the normal hit game is executed next time by the normal hit game execution means. Game machine.

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