JP2022103398A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of making an execution mode of a special control state suitable.

SOLUTION: A right-side area of a game area includes a first special electric winning device and a second special electric winning device. The first special winning electric device and the second special electric winning device are vertically disposed side by side. When winning/losing determination processing results in a jackpot to shift to an opening/closing execution mode, opening/closing control is executed to the first special winning device and the second special winning device. For details on an execution mode of the opening/closing control, the first special electric winning device and the second special electric winning device are simultaneously changed from a closed state to an open state at opening timing of each round game, and the first special electric winning device and the second special electric winning device are simultaneously changed from the open state to the closed state at completion timing of each round game. In this case, an interval period between the respective round games is set to be shorter than the shortest period required for allowing game balls existing in a position of the first special electric winning device to reach a position of the second special electric winning device.

SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 7

COPYRIGHT: (C)2022,JPO&INPIT

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

Pachinko machines and slot machines are known as a type of gaming machine. In these gaming machines, there is known a configuration in which a profit is given to a player by shifting the gaming state to a special control state based on the satisfaction of a predetermined transition condition.

Specifically, for pachinko machines, a configuration that shifts to a special control state by winning a result in an internal lottery based on the entry of a game ball into a ball entry section provided in the game area, or a predetermined entry It is known that a pachinko ball enters a part and shifts to a special control state. Then, when the state shifts to the special control state, for example, opening and closing of the ball entry device provided in the game area is started, and the game ball is paid out based on the ball entry into the ball entry device (for example). See Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2015-009055

Here, it is necessary to play games favorably in a gaming machine such as the above example, and there is still room for improvement in this respect.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-exemplified circumstances and the like, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of preferably performing a game.

The invention according to claim 1 in order to solve the above problems includes a predetermined detection means for detecting a game ball and a predetermined detection means.
A game value-adding means that is electrically connected to the predetermined detection means and executes a process for adding a game value to the game.
A processing execution means that is electrically connected to the game value-adding means and executes a predetermined process,
In a gaming machine equipped with
The game value-adding means is
A first reference information storage means for storing reference information, which is information used in the process for imparting the game value and is information referred to for the detection of the predetermined detection means.
The reference stored in the first reference information storage means after the predetermined supply of electric power to the game machine is started and before the execution of the predetermined process for advancing the game is started. A first transmission means for transmitting a reference information signal corresponding to the information to the processing execution means, and
A second transmission means for transmitting a predetermined information signal based on the ball entry information, which is information acquired based on the detection by the predetermined detection means, to the processing execution means.
It is characterized by having.

According to the present invention, it is possible to make the game suitable.

It is a perspective view which shows the pachinko machine in 1st Embodiment. It is a perspective view which shows the main structure of a pachinko machine by disassembling. It is a front view which shows the structure of a game board. (A)-(j) It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the display content on the display surface of a symbol display device. (A), (b) It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the display content on the display surface of a symbol display apparatus. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the composition concerning the discharge of the game ball which flowed down the game area. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the contents of various counters used for a winning or failing lottery. (A) It is an explanatory diagram for explaining a low probability accuracy table for 1st special drawing, (b) it is an explanatory diagram for explaining a high probability accuracy table for 1st special drawing, and (c) first. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the low probability accuracy table for 2 special figures, and is (d) explanatory drawing for explaining the high probability accuracy table for 2nd special figure. (A) It is explanatory drawing for explaining the distribution table for 1st special drawing, and (b) is explanatory drawing for explaining the distribution table for 2nd special drawing. It is a flowchart which shows the main process executed by the main CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interrupt processing executed by the main CPU. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the structure which makes the detection result of the ball entry detection sensor input to the main CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the ball entry detection process executed by the main CPU. It is a block diagram for demonstrating the electric composition of the payout control device and various devices communicating with the payout control device. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interrupt process executed by the payout side CPU. It is a block diagram for demonstrating the electric structure of the management IC. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the configuration of the input port of the management side I / F. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the configuration of the correspondence memory. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the structure of the history memory. It is a flowchart which shows the recognition process which is executed by the main CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the management process which is executed by the management side CPU. (A) to (d) It is a time chart which shows how the information of the correspondence relation between the 1st to 15th buffers and a signal type is stored in the correspondence relation memory. It is a flowchart which shows the management output processing executed by the main CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the history setting process executed by the management side CPU. (A) to (e) are time charts showing how history information is stored in the history memory. It is a flowchart which shows the data output processing executed by the main CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the process for external output executed by the management side CPU. It is a front view of the game board which enlarged and shows the area where the special electric prize winning apparatus is provided. It is a perspective view of an opening / closing member. (A), (b) It is a perspective view of the passage forming body and the opening / closing member which shows how the entrance part of the 4th discharge passage part is opened / closed by the opening / closing member. It is a top view of the opening / closing member and the drive part for special electric power. (A), (b) is a sectional view taken along the line AA of FIG. 29. (A)-(e) It is a time chart which shows a mode that a prize is generated to the 2nd actuating opening in the opening / closing execution mode. (A), (b) It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the execution mode of the opening / closing execution mode. (A1)-(b3) It is a time chart for demonstrating the execution mode of the opening / closing execution mode which is executed when the small hit result is obtained. It is a flowchart which shows the ordinary electric control process which is executed by the main CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the special figure special electric control process which is executed by the main CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the acquisition process of the hold information executed by the main CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the special figure variation start processing executed by the main CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the process during special figure determination executed by the main CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the special electric power start processing executed by the main CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the processing during the special electric opening which is executed by the main CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the processing during closing of a special electric power which is executed by the main CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the special electric termination process executed by the main CPU. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the configuration of the input port of the management side I / F in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the recognition process which is executed by the main CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the management process which is executed by the management side CPU. (A) to (h) It is a time chart which shows how the information of the correspondence relation between the 1st to 12th buffers and a signal type is stored in the correspondence relation memory. It is a block diagram for demonstrating the electric structure of the management IC in 3rd Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the configuration of the input port of the management side I / F. It is a flowchart which shows the power failure information storage process executed by the main CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the power failure correspondence processing executed by the management side CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the process for external output executed by the management side CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the power failure correspondence processing which is executed by the management side CPU in 4th Embodiment. (A) It is a flowchart which shows the trigger specifying process which is executed by the main CPU in 5th Embodiment, and (b) is the flowchart which shows the arithmetic process which is executed by the management side CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the opportunity specifying process which is executed by the main CPU in 6th Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the arithmetic processing executed by the management side CPU in 7th Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the history setting process executed by the management side CPU in 8th Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the structure of the history memory in 9th Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the history setting process executed by the management side CPU. It is a block diagram for demonstrating the electric structure of the MPU of the main control apparatus in tenth embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the ball entry detection process executed by the main CPU. It is a block diagram for demonstrating the electric structure of the main control device in eleventh embodiment. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the configuration of the input port of the management side I / F. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the structure of the history memory. It is a flowchart which shows the history setting process executed by the management side CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the process for external output executed by the management side CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the parameter management process which is executed by the main CPU. It is a block diagram for demonstrating the structure of the signal path which transmits the detection result of each ball entry detection sensor in a twelfth embodiment to a main CPU and a management IC. (A1)-(c2) It is a time chart for demonstrating the execution mode of the opening / closing execution mode in the thirteenth embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the special electric power start processing executed by the main CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the processing during the special electric opening which is executed by the main CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the processing during closing of a special electric power which is executed by the main CPU. It is a front view of the game board in 14th Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the ball entry detection process executed by the main CPU. (A)-(e) It is a time chart which shows a mode that a game ball enters into the 1st special entry opening or the 2nd special entry opening in the opening / closing execution mode. It is a front view of the game board in the fifteenth embodiment. (A), (b) is a sectional view taken along the line AA of FIG. 78. (A) is a sectional view taken along line BB of FIG. 78, and (b) is a sectional view taken along line AA of FIG. 78. (A) It is an explanatory diagram for explaining a low probability accuracy table for 1st special drawing, (b) it is an explanatory diagram for explaining a high probability accuracy table for 1st special drawing, and (c) first. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the low probability accuracy table for 2 special figures, and is (d) explanatory drawing for explaining the high probability accuracy table for 2nd special figure. (A), (b) It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the execution mode of the opening / closing execution mode. It is a flowchart which shows the opening setting process for special electric power which is executed in the main CPU. It is a front view of the game board in 16th Embodiment. (A) It is a flowchart which shows the opening setting process for special electric power which is executed by the main CPU, and (b) is the flowchart which shows the closed setting process for special electric power which is executed by the main CPU. (A)-(d) is a time chart showing how the first special electric winning device and the second special electric winning device are opened and closed. It is a vertical sectional view of the game board for demonstrating the structure of the special electric prize winning apparatus in 17th Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the flow | flow prevention control process which is executed by the main CPU. (A) to (d) is a time chart for explaining the relationship between the open / closed state of each special electric winning device and the operating position of the flow blocking member. (A)-(c) It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the relationship between the open / closed state of each special electric prize winning apparatus, and the operation position of the flow prevention member. It is a front view of the game board in 18th Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the acquisition process of the hold information on the normal drawing side executed by the main CPU. (A), (b) It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the display content of the symbol display apparatus. (A) to (e) It is a time chart which shows a mode that the hold information on the general drawing side is acquired. It is a front view of the game board in 19th Embodiment. (A), (b) is a sectional view taken along the line AA of FIG. 95.

<First Embodiment>
Hereinafter, a first embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter referred to as “pachinko machine”), which is a kind of gaming machine, will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the pachinko machine 10, and FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the main configurations of the pachinko machine 10 in an exploded manner. In FIG. 2, for convenience, the configuration in the gaming area PA of the pachinko machine 10 is omitted.

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 10 includes an outer frame 11 forming an outer shell of the pachinko machine 10 and a gaming machine main body 12 rotatably attached to the outer frame 11 in the forward direction. Have. The outer frame 11 is formed by connecting wooden plates on all four sides and has a rectangular frame shape. The pachinko machine 10 is installed in the game hall by attaching and fixing the outer frame 11 to the island equipment. The outer frame 11 is not an indispensable configuration for the pachinko machine 10, and the outer frame 11 may be provided in the island equipment of the game hall.

As shown in FIG. 2, the gaming machine main body 12 includes an inner frame 13, a front door frame 14 arranged in front of the inner frame 13, and a back pack unit 15 arranged behind the inner frame 13. ing. The inner frame 13 of the gaming machine main body 12 is rotatably supported by the outer frame 11. Specifically, the inner frame 13 can rotate forward with the left side as the rotation base end side and the right side as the rotation tip side in front view.

The front door frame 14 is rotatably supported by the inner frame 13, and is rotatable forward with the left side as the rotation base end side and the right side as the rotation tip side in front view. Further, the back pack unit 15 is rotatably supported on the inner frame 13, and is rotatable rearward with the left side as the rotation base end side and the right side as the rotation tip side in front view.

The gaming machine main body 12 is provided with a locking device at the rotating tip portion thereof, and has a function of locking the gaming machine main body 12 with respect to the outer frame 11 so as to be in a locked state. It has a function of locking the door frame 14 to the inner frame 13 so that it cannot be opened. Each of these locked states is released by performing an unlocking operation using the unlocking key on the cylinder lock 17 exposed on the front surface of the pachinko machine 10.

Next, the configuration of the front side of the gaming machine main body 12 will be described.

The inner frame 13 is mainly composed of a resin base 21 having an outer shape substantially the same as that of the outer frame 11. A substantially elliptical window hole 23 is formed in the central portion of the resin base 21. A game board 24 is detachably attached to the resin base 21. The game board 24 is made of plywood, and the game area PA formed on the front surface of the game board 24 is exposed to the front side of the inner frame 13 through the window hole 23 of the resin base 21.

Here, the configuration of the game board 24 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a front view of the game board 24.

An inner rail portion 25 and an outer rail portion 26 are attached to the game board 24 so as to partition a part of the outer edge of the game area PA, and the guiding means is provided by the inner rail portion 25 and the outer rail portion 26. As a guide rail is configured. The game ball launched from the game ball launching mechanism 27 (see FIG. 2) attached below the window hole 23 in the resin base 21 is guided to the upper part of the game area PA by the guide rail.

By the way, the game ball launch mechanism 27 has a launch rail 27a extending toward the guide rail, a ball feeding device 27b for supplying the game ball stored in the precision plate 55a described later on the launch rail 27a, and the launch rail 27a. It is equipped with a solenoid 27c, which is an electric actuator that launches the game ball supplied to the guide rail toward the guide rail. The solenoid 27c is driven and controlled by the rotation operation of the launch operation device (or operation handle) 28 provided on the front door frame 14, and the game ball is launched.

The game board 24 is formed with a plurality of large and small openings penetrating in the front-rear direction. Each opening is provided with a general winning opening 31, a special electric winning device 32, a first operating port 33, a second operating port 34, a through gate 35, a variable display unit 36, a special drawing unit 37, a normal drawing unit 38, and the like. ing. A total of four general winning openings 31 are provided, and one each is provided for the others.

Even if a ball enters the through gate 35, the game ball is not paid out. On the other hand, when a ball enters the general winning opening 31, the special electric winning device 32, the first operating opening 33, and the second operating opening 34, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out. Specifically, regarding the number of prize balls, when one game ball enters the first operating port 33 or when one game ball enters the second operating port 34. Is executed to pay out one prize ball, and when one game ball is entered into the general winning opening 31, 10 prize balls are paid out to the special electric winning device 32. When one of the game balls is entered, 15 prize balls are paid out.

The number of prize balls is arbitrary. For example, the number of prize balls in the second operating port 34 may be smaller than that in the first operating port 33, and the second operating port 34 is the first operating port. The number of prize balls may be larger than 33.

In addition, an out opening 24a is provided at the lowermost portion of the game board 24, and a game ball that has not entered various winning openings or the like is discharged from the game area PA through the out opening 24a. Further, a large number of nails 24b are planted on the game board 24 in order to appropriately disperse and adjust the falling direction of the game ball, and various members such as a windmill are arranged.

Here, the entry ball means that the game ball passes through a predetermined opening, and not only is the ball discharged from the game area PA after passing through the opening, but also from the game area PA after passing through the opening. A mode in which the flow of the gaming area PA is continued without being discharged is also included. However, in the following description, in order to clearly distinguish the ball from entering the game ball into the out opening 24a, the general winning opening 31, the special electric winning device 32, the first operating port 33, the second operating port 34, and the through gate 35 The entry of a game ball into a game is also referred to as a prize.

The variable display unit 36 includes a symbol display device 41 having a square display surface, and also includes a center frame 36a so as to surround the peripheral edge of the display surface of the symbol display device 41. In the center frame 36a, the upper side portion, the left side portion, and the right side portion of the display surface of the symbol display device 41 project forward from the board surface of the game board 24, and the variable display unit 36 is located in the central part of the game area PA. It is provided. As a result, the game area PA includes an upper area PA1 located above the variable display unit 36, a left area PA2 located to the left of the variable display unit 36, and a right area PA3 located to the right of the variable display unit 36. , Is partitioned into a lower region PA4 located below the variable display unit 36. That is, the game ball launched into the game area PA first reaches the upper area PA1, but the game ball that reaches the upper area PA1 reaches the upper area PA1 → the left side area PA2 → the lower area PA4 in this order. The game ball that flows down or flows down in the order of upper region PA1 → right side region PA3 → lower region PA4, and flows down one of the left side region PA2 and the right side region PA3 does not flow down the other.

The first actuating port 33 and the second actuating port 34 are installed in the lower area PA4 which is a lower area of the variable display unit 36 in the game area PA. The lower region PA4 is continuous with the left region PA2, which is the left region of the variable display unit 36 in the game region PA, and downstream thereof, and is the right region of the variable display unit 36 in the game region PA. It is continuous in the right area PA3 and its downstream. Therefore, even the game ball flowing down from any position of the upper region PA1 which is the region above the variable display unit 36 in the gaming region PA can reach the first operating port 33 or the second operating port 34. .. For example, the game ball can reach the first operating port 33 or the second operating port 34 even when the firing operation device 28 is rotated so as to have the maximum operation amount. Further, when the firing operation is performed aiming at winning the first operating port 33, not only the winning of the first operating port 33 but also the winning of the second operating port 34 can occur. When the firing operation is performed aiming at winning the second operating port 34, not only the winning of the second operating port 34 may occur, but also the winning of the first operating port 33 may occur.

The first actuating port 33 and the second actuating port 34 are unitized as an actuating port device in a state where the first actuating port 33 is arranged upward in the vertical direction and the second actuating port 34 is arranged downward. There is. The first operating port 33 is not provided with a member for changing the frequency of entering the game ball into the first operating port 33, and the left side region PA2 is compared in a predetermined mode in which the game ball flows down. The probability of the game ball entering the first operating port 33 in the above is the same regardless of the game state. Therefore, the player can perform the launch operation aiming at the entry of the game ball into the first operating port 33 in any situation.

The lower frame portion 36b, which is a lower portion of the display surface of the symbol display device 41 in the center frame 36a, is provided with a stage portion 36c so as to extend laterally above the first operating port 33. The left frame portion 36d, which is the left portion of the symbol display device 41 in the variable display unit 36, has a warp passage that enables a game ball flowing down the left region of the variable display unit 36 to be guided to the stage portion 36c. The entrance portion 36e of the above is formed. The lateral central portion of the stage portion 36c exists vertically above the first operating port 33, and the lead-out portion 36f for leading the game ball to the lower side of the stage portion 36c by its own weight is present in the central portion. Is formed. In this case, it is difficult for the game ball led out to the stage portion 36c and led out from the region other than the lead-out portion 36f to the lower side of the stage portion 36c, but it is difficult for the game ball to enter the first operating port 33, but the lead-out portion 36f. The game ball led out from the lower side of the stage portion 36c enters the first operating port 33 with a high probability.

The second actuating port 34 is provided with a universal electric accessory 34a as a guide piece made of a pair of left and right movable pieces. In the closed state of the general electric accessory 34a, the game ball cannot win the prize in the second operating port 34, and when the general electric accessory 34a is in the open state, the prize can be won in the second operating port 34.

A through gate 35 is provided on the upstream side in the flow direction of the game ball, more specifically on the right side region PA3 of the second operating port 34. The through gate 35 has a through hole (not shown) penetrating in the vertical direction, and the game ball winning the through gate 35 flows down the game area PA after winning. As a result, the game ball that has won the through gate 35 can win the second operating port 34.

Based on the winning of the through gate 35, the universal electric accessory 34a of the second operating port 34 is switched from the closed state to the open state. Specifically, an internal lottery is performed triggered by winning a prize in the through gate 35, and a normal map display of the normal map unit 38 provided in the lower right corner, which is an area where the game ball does not pass in the game area PA. The variable display of the pattern is performed in the part 38a. Then, when the result of the internal lottery is the winning of the electric service opening, the stop result corresponding to the result is displayed, and the variable display of the general map display unit 38a is completed, the state shifts to the general electric opening state. In the open state of the normal electric power, the public electric accessory 34a is in the open state in a predetermined manner.

The cathode ray display unit 38a is composed of a segment display device in which a plurality of segment light emitting units are arranged in a predetermined manner, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the liquid crystal display device and the organic EL display device are not limited thereto. , CRT or other types of display devices such as dot matrix displays. Further, as the pattern to be variablely displayed on the general map display unit 38a, a configuration in which a plurality of types of characters are variablely displayed, a configuration in which a plurality of types of symbols are variablely displayed, a configuration in which a plurality of types of characters are variablely displayed, or a configuration in which a plurality of types of characters are variablely displayed. A configuration in which multiple types of colors are switched and displayed can be considered.

In the normal drawing unit 38, a normal drawing holding display unit 38b is provided at a position adjacent to the normal drawing display unit 38a. The number of game balls that have won a prize in the through gate 35 is reserved up to a maximum of four, and the reserved number is displayed by lighting the normal figure reservation display unit 38b.

A winning lottery is performed triggered by winning a prize in the first operating port 33 or the second operating port 34. Then, the lottery result is clearly shown through the display effect in the symbol display device 41 of the special figure unit 37 and the variable display unit 36.

More specifically, the special figure unit 37 is provided with a first special figure display unit 37a and a second special figure display unit 37b. In the first special figure display unit 37a, the pattern is variablely displayed by performing a winning lottery triggered by winning a prize in the first operating port 33. Then, the result corresponding to the lottery result is displayed. Further, in the second special figure display unit 37b, a winning lottery is performed by using a winning prize in the second operating port 34 as a trigger, so that the pattern is displayed in a variable manner. Then, the result corresponding to the lottery result is displayed. The first special figure display unit 37a and the second special figure display unit 37b are configured by a segment display unit in which a plurality of segment light emitting units are arranged in a predetermined manner, but the present invention is not limited thereto. Instead, it may be composed of other types of display devices such as a liquid crystal display device, an organic EL display device, a CRT or a dot matrix display device. The patterns displayed on the first special figure display unit 37a and the second special figure display unit 37b include a configuration in which a plurality of types of characters are displayed, a configuration in which a plurality of types of symbols are displayed, and a plurality of types of characters. Is displayed, or a configuration in which a plurality of types of colors are displayed is conceivable.

In the special figure unit 37, a first special figure hold display unit 37c and a second special figure hold display unit 37d are provided at positions adjacent to the first special figure display unit 37a and the second special figure display unit 37b. .. The number of game balls that have won a prize in the first operating port 33 is reserved up to four, and the reserved number is displayed by lighting the first special figure reservation display unit 37c. Further, the number of game balls winning in the second operating port 34 is reserved up to four, and the reserved number is displayed by lighting the second special figure reservation display unit 37d.

About the symbol display device 41 In detail, the symbol display device 41 is configured as a liquid crystal display device provided with a liquid crystal display, and the display content is controlled by a display control device described later. The symbol display device 41 is not limited to the liquid crystal display device, and may be another display device having a display screen such as a plasma display device, an organic EL display device, or a CRT, and is a dot matrix display device. You may.

In the symbol display device 41, when the first special symbol display unit 37a displays the variation of the pattern based on the winning of the first actuating port 33, the variation display of the symbol is performed accordingly, and the second actuation port is displayed. When the second special figure display unit 37b displays the variation of the pattern based on the winning of the prize 34, the variation display of the pattern is performed accordingly. In the symbol display device 41, not only the display effect triggered by winning a prize in the first actuating port 33 or the second actuating port 34, but also the display effect in the open / close execution mode that shifts after winning is performed. Will be.

The display contents when the symbol display device 41 performs variable display of the symbol will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 4 and 5. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing individual symbols displayed in a variable manner on the symbol display device 41, and FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a display surface of the symbol display device 41.

As shown in FIGS. 4 (a) to 4 (j), a symbol, which is a kind of symbol, consists of nine main symbols with numbers "1" to "9" and a shell-shaped symbol. It is composed of sub-designs. More specifically, nine types of character symbols such as an octopus are assigned numbers "1" to "9" to form a main symbol.

As shown in FIG. 5A, three symbol rows Z1, Z2, and Z3 of an upper row, a middle row, and a lower row are set as a plurality of display areas on the display surface of the symbol display device 41. Each symbol row Z1 to Z3 is configured by arranging a main symbol and a sub symbol in a predetermined order. Specifically, in the upper symbol row Z1, nine types of main symbols "1" to "9" are arranged in descending order of numbers, and one sub symbol is arranged between each main symbol. .. In the lower symbol row Z3, nine types of main symbols "1" to "9" are arranged in ascending order of numbers, and one sub symbol is arranged between each main symbol.

That is, the upper symbol row Z1 and the lower symbol row Z3 are composed of 18 symbols. On the other hand, in the middle symbol column Z2, nine types of main symbols "1" to "9" are arranged in ascending order of numbers, and then between the main symbol of "9" and the main symbol of "1". The main symbol of "4" is additionally arranged in the above, and one sub symbol is arranged between each of these main symbols. That is, only in the middle symbol row Z2, 10 main symbols are arranged and composed of 20 symbols. Then, on the display surface, the symbols of each of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 are variably displayed so as to scroll in a predetermined direction with periodicity.

As shown in FIG. 5B, on the display surface, three symbols are stopped and displayed for each symbol row, and as a result, a total of nine symbols of 3 × 3 are stopped and displayed. It has become. Further, as shown in FIG. 5A, five effective lines, that is, a left line L1, a middle line L2, a right line L3, a right-down line L4, and a right-up line L5 are set on the display surface.

When the symbol is variablely displayed on the display surface based on the winning of the first actuating port 33 or the second actuating port 34, the symbols of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 are scrolled in a predetermined direction with periodicity. The variable display starts at. Then, the variable display is switched to the standby display in the order of the upper symbol row Z1 → the lower symbol row Z3 → the middle symbol row Z2, and finally the predetermined symbols are statically displayed in the respective symbol rows Z1 to Z3. .. Further, when the variation display of the symbols is completed, if the result of the internal lottery is the 16R high accuracy result described later, a combination of "7" symbols is formed on one of the effective lines, and the result of the internal lottery is obtained. If any of the 2R high-accuracy result, 4R high-accuracy result, 6R high-accuracy result, and 10R high-accuracy result, which will be described later, is used, the same odd-numbered symbol combination other than the "7" symbol is placed on any of the effective lines. When the result of the internal lottery is any of 2R low probability result, 4R low probability result, 6R low probability result, 10R low probability result and 16R low probability result described later, it is on one of the effective lines. When the same combination of even symbols is formed and the result of the internal lottery is any of the first small hit result, the second small hit result and the third small hit result described later, it is on one of the effective lines. A predetermined combination of symbols (for example, "3.4.1") that is neither a combination of the same symbols nor a combination of reach symbols is formed.

It should be noted that, based on the winning of any of the operating ports 33 and 34, the display is started on any of the special figure display units 37a and 37b and the symbol display device 41, and until the predetermined result is displayed and ended. Is equivalent to one game. Further, the mode of variable display of symbols in the symbol display device 41 is not limited to the above, and is arbitrary, such as the number of symbol rows, the direction of variable display of symbols in the symbol row, the number of symbols in each symbol row, and the like. Can be changed as appropriate. Further, the pattern to be variablely displayed by the symbol display device 41 is not limited to the above-mentioned symbol, and may be configured such that only numbers are variablely displayed as the symbol, for example.

If a big hit is won in the winning lottery based on the winning of the first operating port 33, the mode shifts to the opening / closing execution mode in which the special electric winning device 32 can be won. Further, even if a big hit or a small win is won in the winning lottery based on the winning in the second operating port 34, the mode shifts to the opening / closing execution mode in which the special electric winning device 32 can be won. As shown in FIG. 3, the special electric winning device 32 is provided in the right area PA3 in the game area PA. Therefore, the game ball flowing down the left side region PA2 cannot win a prize in the special electric winning device 32, and the right side region such as when the firing operation device 28 is rotated so as to have the maximum operation amount. When the launch operation is performed so that the game ball flows down the PA3, the special electric winning device 32 can be won. The configuration of the special electric winning device 32 will be described in detail later.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a configuration relating to discharge of a game ball flowing down the game area PA.

As described above, the game ball that has entered any of the general winning opening 31, the special electric winning device 32, the first operating port 33, the second operating port 34, and the out port 24a is discharged from the gaming area PA. In other words, the game ball launched from the game ball launching mechanism 27 and flowing into the game area PA is any one of the general winning opening 31, the special electric winning device 32, the first operating port 33, the second operating port 34, and the out port 24a. By entering the ball, it will be discharged from the game area PA. The game ball that has entered any of the general winning opening 31, the special electric winning device 32, the first operating opening 33, the second operating opening 34, and the out opening 24a is guided to the back side of the game board 24.

On the back surface of the game board 24, discharge passage portions 42 to 48 are formed corresponding to each of the general winning opening 31, the special electric winning device 32, the first operating port 33, the second operating port 34, and the out port 24a. .. The game balls that have flowed into the discharge passages 42 to 48 are guided to the lower end of the game board 24 on the back side of the game board 24 by flowing down the flowed discharge passages 42 to 48, and become a discharge ball recovery part (not shown). Will be collected. Then, the game balls collected by the discharge ball collection unit are discharged to the ball circulation device of the island facility in which the pachinko machine 10 is installed in the game hall.

Various detection sensors 42a to 48a for detecting the game ball are provided in the discharge passage portions 42 to 48. The discharge passage portions 42 to 48 and the detection sensors 42a to 48a will be described below. Since four general winning openings 31 are provided as described above, the discharge passage portions 42 to 44 exist corresponding to each of the four general winning openings 31. In this case, one detection sensor 42a, one for each of the first discharge passage portion 42 corresponding to the leftmost general winning opening 31 and the second discharge passage portion 43 corresponding to the general winning opening 31 on the right side thereof. 43a is provided. Specifically, the first winning opening detection sensor 42a is provided so that the detection range exists in the middle position of the first discharge passage portion 42, and the detection range is provided in the middle position of the second discharge passage portion 43. The second winning opening detection sensor 43a is provided so as to exist. The game ball that has entered the leftmost general winning opening 31 is detected by the first winning opening detection sensor 42a while passing through the first discharge passage portion 42, and the game that has entered the general winning opening 31 to the right of the first winning opening detection sensor 42a. The ball is detected by the second winning opening detection sensor 43a on the way through the second discharge passage portion 43. Further, a third discharge passage portion 44 formed so as to join the two general winning openings 31 on the right side at an intermediate position is provided. The third discharge passage portion 44 has an inlet side region corresponding to each of the two general winning openings 31, and has one outlet side region when the inlet side regions merge in the middle. is doing. The third winning opening detection sensor 44a is provided so that the detection range exists in the middle position of the exit side region in the third discharge passage portion 44. The game ball that has entered one of the two general winning openings 31 on the right side is detected by the third winning opening detection sensor 44a while passing through the third discharge passage portion 44.

The fourth discharge passage portion 45 exists corresponding to the special electric winning device 32. A special electric detection sensor 45a is provided so that a detection range exists in the middle of the fourth discharge passage portion 45, and the game ball that has entered the special electric winning device 32 is on the way through the fourth discharge passage portion 45. It is detected by the special electric detection sensor 45a. A fifth discharge passage portion 46 exists corresponding to the first actuating port 33. The first actuating port detection sensor 46a is provided so that the detection range exists in the middle of the fifth discharge passage portion 46, and the game ball that has entered the first actuating port 33 passes through the fifth discharge passage portion 46. It is detected by the first actuating port detection sensor 46a on the way through. A sixth discharge passage portion 47 exists corresponding to the second actuating port 34. The second operating port detection sensor 47a is provided so that the detection range exists in the middle of the sixth discharging passage portion 47, and the game ball that has entered the second operating port 34 uses the sixth discharging passage portion 47. It is detected by the second actuating port detection sensor 47a on the way through. The seventh discharge passage portion 48 exists corresponding to the out port 24a. The out port detection sensor 48a is provided so that the detection range exists in the middle of the seventh discharge passage portion 48, and the game ball that has entered the out port 24a is on the way through the seventh discharge passage portion 48. It is detected by the out port detection sensor 48a.

The game ball that is the target of detection by any one of the various detection sensors 42a to 48a is not the target of detection by the other detection sensors 42a to 48a. Further, the gate detection sensor 49a is also provided for the through gate 35, and the game ball passing through the through gate 35 while flowing down the game area PA is detected by the gate detection sensor 49a.

As the various detection sensors 42a to 49a, electromagnetic induction type proximity sensors are used, but any sensor can be used as long as the game balls can be individually detected. Further, the various detection sensors 42a to 49a are electrically connected to the main control device 60 described later, and the detection results of the various detection sensors 42a to 49a are output to the main control device 60. Specifically, the various detection sensors 42a to 49a output a LOW level signal when the game ball is not detected, and output a HI level signal when the game ball is detected. The relationship between HI and LOW is not limited to this, and the relationship between HI and LOW may be reversed.

As shown in FIG. 2, the front door frame 14 is provided so as to cover the entire front surface side of the inner frame 13 in which the game board 24 having the above configuration is attached to the resin base 21. As shown in FIG. 1, the front door frame 14 is formed with a window portion 51 so that almost the entire area of the game area PA can be visually recognized from the front. The window portion 51 has a substantially elliptical shape, and the window panel 52 is fitted therein. The window panel 52 is colorless and transparently formed by glass, but is not limited to this, and may be colorless and transparent by synthetic resin, and the gaming area PA is formed from the front of the pachinko machine 10 through the window panel 52. It may be colored and transparent as long as it is visible.

A display light emitting unit 53 is provided above the window unit 51. Further, a pair of left and right speaker units 54 for outputting sound effects and the like according to the game state are provided. Further, below the window portion 51, an upper bulging portion 55 bulging toward the front side and a lower bulging portion 56 are vertically arranged side by side. An upper plate 55a opened upward is provided inside the upper bulging portion 55, and a lower plate 56a also opened upward is provided inside the lower bulging portion 56. The upper plate 55a has a function of temporarily storing the game balls paid out from the payout device 76, which will be described later, and guiding them to the game ball launching mechanism 27 side while arranging them in a row. Further, the lower plate 56a has a function of storing excess game balls in the upper plate 55a.

Next, the configuration of the back side of the gaming machine main body 12 will be described.

As shown in FIG. 2, a main control device 60 that controls the main control of the game is mounted on the back surface of the inner frame 13 (specifically, the game board 24). The main control device 60 includes a main control board 61 housed in a board box 60a. The substrate box 60a may be provided with a trace means for leaving a trace of its opening, or may be provided with a trace structure for leaving a trace of its opening. As the trace means, a plurality of case bodies constituting the substrate box 60a are inseparably bonded, and a bonding portion that requires destruction of a predetermined portion at the time of separation is configured, or an adhesive layer remains on the bonding target at the time of peeling. It is conceivable that a sealing sticker that leaves a trace of being peeled off is attached so as to straddle the boundary between a plurality of case bodies. Further, as the trace structure, a configuration in which an adhesive is applied to the boundary between a plurality of case bodies constituting the substrate box 60a can be considered.

The back pack unit 15 is installed so as to cover the back side of the inner frame 13 including the main control device 60. The back pack unit 15 includes a back pack 72 formed of a transparent synthetic resin, and the payout mechanism unit 73 and the control device collective unit 74 are attached to the back pack 72.

The payout mechanism unit 73 includes a tank 75 in which game balls supplied from the island equipment of the game hall are sequentially replenished, and a payout device 76 for paying out the game balls stored in the tank 75. The game ball paid out from the payout device 76 is discharged to the upper plate 55a or the lower plate 56a through the payout passage provided on the downstream side of the payout device 76. The payout mechanism unit 73 is provided with, for example, a back pack board having a power switch for turning on and off the power supply while supplying a main power supply of AC 24 volts.

The control device collective unit 74 generates and outputs predetermined electric power required by the payout control device 77 having a function of controlling the payout device 76 and various control devices, and is accompanied by the operation of the launch operation device 28 by the player. It is equipped with a power supply / launch control device 78 for controlling the launch of a game ball. The payout control device 77 and the power supply / launch control device 78 are arranged so as to be stacked in the front-rear direction so that the payout control device 77 is behind the pachinko machine 10.

<Electrical configuration of pachinko machine 10>
FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10.

The main control device 60 includes a main control board 61 that controls the main control of the game, and a power failure monitoring board 67 that monitors the power supply. The MPU 62 is mounted on the main control board 61. In addition to the main CPU 63, which is an arithmetic processing unit including a control unit and an arithmetic unit, the MPU 62 includes a main ROM 64, a main RAM 65, and a management IC 66. In addition to the above elements, the MPU 62 has a built-in interrupt circuit, timer circuit, data input / output circuit, various counter circuits as a random number generator, and the like.

The main ROM 64 is a memory (that is, a non-volatile storage means) that does not require external power supply for storage retention such as a NOR type flash memory and a NAND type flash memory, and is used only for reading. The main ROM 64 stores various control programs and fixed value data executed by the main CPU 63.

The main RAM 65 is a memory (that is, a volatile storage means) that requires external power supply for storage retention such as SRAM and DRAM, and is used for both reading and writing. The main RAM 65 can be randomly accessed, and the time required for reading is faster than that of the main ROM 64 when compared with the same data capacity. The main RAM 65 temporarily stores various data and the like for the execution of the control program stored in the main ROM 64.

The management IC 66 is a management device that manages the entry mode of the game ball in the game area PA based on the information supplied from the main CPU 63. The details will be described later, but the management IC 66 grasps the entry history of the game ball into the general winning opening 31, the special electric winning device 32, the first operating opening 33, the second operating opening 34, and the out opening 24a. According to the grasped ball entry history, the frequency of entry into the general winning opening 31, the special electric winning device 32, the first operating opening 33, and the second operating opening 34 is grasped.

The MPU 62 is provided with an input port and an output port, respectively. A power failure monitoring board 67 and a payout control device 77 provided in the main control device 60 are connected to the input side of the MPU 62. A power supply / emission control device 78 having a function of supplying operating power is connected to the power failure monitoring board 67, and operating power is supplied to the MPU 62 via the power failure monitoring board 67.

Various sensors such as various ball entry detection sensors 42a to 49a are connected to the input side of the MPU 62. As described above, the various ball entry detection sensors 42a to 49a include a first winning opening detection sensor 42a, a second winning opening detection sensor 43a, a third winning opening detection sensor 44a, a special electric detection sensor 45a, and a first operating opening detection sensor. 46a, a second operating port detection sensor 47a, an out port detection sensor 48a, and a gate detection sensor 49a. Based on the detection results of the ball entry detection sensors 42a to 49a, the main CPU 63 determines the entry into each entry portion. Further, in the main CPU 63, various lottery is executed based on the winning of the first operating port 33, and various lottery is executed based on the winning of the second operating port 34.

A power failure monitoring board 67, a payout control device 77, and a voice emission control device 81 are connected to the output side of the MPU 62. The payout control device 77 outputs, for example, a prize ball command based on the fact that the game ball has entered the prize ball corresponding entry unit corresponding to the payout of the game ball in the above-mentioned entry unit. To. Various commands such as fluctuation commands, type commands, and opening commands are output to the voice emission control device 81.

On the output side of the MPU 62, there is a drive unit 32b for special electric power that opens and closes the opening / closing member 202 described later of the special electric winning device 32, and a drive unit 34b for general electric power that opens and closes the general electric accessory 34a of the second operating port 34. , The special figure unit 37 and the normal figure unit 38 are connected. Incidentally, the special figure unit 37 is provided with a first special figure display unit 37a, a second special figure display unit 37b, a first special figure hold display unit 37c, and a second special figure hold display unit 37d. Are all connected to the output side of the MPU 62. Similarly, the normal drawing unit 38 is provided with a normal drawing display unit 38a and a normal drawing holding display unit 38b, all of which are connected to the output side of the MPU 62. Various driver circuits are provided on the main control board 61, and the MPU 62 executes drive control of various drive units and various display units through the driver circuits.

That is, in the open / close execution mode, the drive control of the special electric drive unit 32b is executed in the main CPU 63 so that the special electric winning device 32 is opened / closed. Further, when the general electric accessory 34a is won in the general electric open state, the drive control of the general electric drive unit 34b is executed in the main CPU 63 so that the general electric accessory 34a is opened and closed. .. Further, at each game round, the display control of the special figure display unit 37a is executed on the main CPU 63. Further, when the lottery result of whether or not to open the general electric accessory 34a is clearly shown, the display control of the general drawing display unit 38a is executed in the main CPU 63. Further, when a prize is awarded to the first operating port 33 or the second operating port 34, or when the variable display is started in the special figure display units 37a and 37b, the special figure holding display unit 37c, on the main CPU 63 When the display control of 37d is executed and a prize is won in the through gate 35, or when the variable display is started in the normal figure display unit 38a, the display control of the normal figure hold display unit 38b is executed in the main CPU 63. Will be done.

The power failure monitoring board 67 relays between the main control board 61 and the power supply / emission control device 78, and monitors the DC stable 24 volt voltage, which is the maximum voltage output from the power supply / emission control device 78. The payout control device 77 controls the payout of prize balls and rental balls by the payout device 76 based on the prize ball command received from the main control device 60.

The power supply / launch control device 78 is connected to, for example, a commercial power supply (external power supply) in a game hall or the like. Then, the operating power required for each of the main control board 61, the payout control device 77, and the like is generated based on the external power supplied from the commercial power source, and the generated operating power is supplied. By the way, the power supply / emission control device 78 is provided with a power supply unit for power failure such as a backup capacitor, and even when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is in the OFF state, the power supply unit for power failure is mainly used. Power for storage retention is supplied to the main RAM 65 of the control device 60 and the payout control device 77. Further, the power supply / launch control device 78 is responsible for launch control of the game ball launch mechanism 27, and the game ball launch mechanism 27 is driven when predetermined launch conditions are met.

The voice emission control device 81 drives and controls the display light emission unit 53 and the speaker unit 54 provided on the front door frame 14 based on various commands received from the main control device 60, and also controls the display control device 82. Is. The display control device 82 executes the display control of the symbol display device 41 based on the command received from the voice emission control device 81.

<Electrical configuration for performing various lottery on the main CPU 63>
Next, an electrical configuration for performing various lottery on the main CPU 63 will be described with reference to FIG.

The main CPU 63 uses various counter information during the game to perform a big hit generation lottery, setting the display of the special figure display units 37a and 37b, setting the symbol display of the symbol display device 41, setting the display of the normal figure display unit 38a, and the like. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8, the hit random number counter C1 used for the lottery for the occurrence of hits, the jackpot type counter C2 used for determining the jackpot type, and the symbol display device 41 Reach generation when fluctuations occur The reach random number counter C3 used for lottery, the random number initial value counter CINI used for setting the initial value of the winning random number counter C1, and the variation display on the special figure display units 37a and 37b and the symbol display device 41. A variable type counter CS that determines the period is used. Further, the normal electric random number counter C4 used for the lottery as to whether or not the general electric accessory 34a of the second operating port 34 is set to the general electric open state is used. The counters C1 to C3, CINI, CS, and C4 are provided in various counter areas 65b of the main RAM 65.

Each of the counters C1 to C3, CINI, CS, and C4 is a loop counter in which 1 is added to the previous value each time the counter is updated, and the counter returns to "0" after reaching the maximum value. Each counter is updated at short intervals. Information corresponding to the hit random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3 is provided in the main RAM 65 as an acquisition information storage means when a prize is won in the first operating port 33 or the second operating port 34. It is stored in the special figure holding area 65a. The special figure holding area 65a includes a first special drawing holding area 85, a second special drawing holding area 86, and an execution area 87 for special drawing.

The first special figure holding area 85 includes a first area 85a, a second area 85b, a third area 85c, and a fourth area 85d, and a winning random number counter C1 is provided according to the winning history of the first operating port 33. The numerical information of the jackpot type counter C2 and the reach random number counter C3 is stored in any of the areas 85a to 85d as the reserved information on the special figure side. In this case, in the first area 85a to the fourth area 85d, when the winning of the first operating port 33 occurs a plurality of times in succession, the first area 85a → the second area 85b → the third area 85c → the first. Each numerical information is stored in time series in the order of 4 areas 85d. By providing the four areas 85a to 85d in this way, up to four winning histories of the game ball to the first operating port 33 can be reserved and stored. The number of items that can be stored in the first special figure holding area 85 is not limited to four, and may be arbitrary, and may be another plurality such as two, three, or five or more. , May be singular.

The second special figure holding area 86 includes the first area 86a, the second area 86b, the third area 86c, and the fourth area 86d, and the winning random number counter C1 is provided according to the winning history of the second operating port 34. The numerical information of the jackpot type counter C2 and the reach random number counter C3 is stored in any of the areas 86a to 86d as the reserved information on the special figure side. In this case, in the first area 86a to the fourth area 86d, when the winning of the second operating port 34 occurs a plurality of times in succession, the first area 86a → the second area 86b → the third area 86c → the first. Each numerical information is stored in time series in the order of 4 areas 86d. By providing the four areas 86a to 86d in this way, up to four winning histories of the game ball to the second operating port 34 can be reserved and stored. The number of items that can be stored in the second special figure holding area 86 is not limited to four, and may be arbitrary, and may be another plurality such as two, three, or five or more. , May be singular.

In the execution area 87 for the special figure, when the variable display is started by any of the special figure display units 37a and 37b, the hold information for the target for performing the hit / miss determination and the distribution determination for the special figure is stored. It is an area. Specifically, when the variable display of the first special figure display unit 37a is started, the hold information stored in the first area 85a of the first special figure hold area 85 moves to the execution area 87 for the special figure. Will be done. On the other hand, when the variable display of the second special figure display unit 37b is started, the hold information stored in the first area 86a of the second special figure hold area 86 is moved to the execution area 87 for the special figure.

The information corresponding to the normal electric random number counter C4 is stored in the normal figure holding area 65c when a prize is won in the through gate 35. The normal figure holding area 65c includes a first area 88a, a second area 88b, a third area 88c, and a fourth area 88d, and numerical information of the normal electric random number counter C4 according to the winning history to the through gate 35. Is stored in any of the areas 88a to 88d as the reserved information on the normal drawing side. In this case, in the first area 88a to the fourth area 88d, when the through gate 35 is awarded a plurality of times in succession, the first area 88a → the second area 88b → the third area 88c → the fourth area. Numerical information is stored in chronological order in the order of 88d. By providing the four areas 88a to 88d in this way, up to four winning histories of the game ball to the through gate 35 can be reserved and stored. It should be noted that the number that can be reserved and stored in the normal figure holding area 65c is not limited to four, and may be any other number such as two, three, or five or more, and may be a single number. May be. An execution area 89 for a normal map is provided in the normal map hold area 65c. The execution area 89 for the normal map is an area in which the reserved information to be subjected to the public map opening lottery process is stored when the variable display is started by the normal map display unit 38a. Specifically, when the variable display of the normal map display unit 38a is started, the hold information stored in the first area 88a of the normal map hold area 65c is moved to the execution area 89 for the normal map.

Each of the above counters will be described in detail.

First, the Fuden random number counter C4 will be described. The normal electric random number counter C4 is configured to, for example, add 1 in order within the range of 0 to 250 and return to "0" after reaching the maximum value. The normal electric random number counter C4 is periodically updated, and is stored in the normal figure holding area 65c of the main RAM 65 at the timing when the game ball wins the through gate 35. Then, at a predetermined timing, a lottery is performed as to whether or not to control the general electric accessory 34a to the open state by the value of the stored general electric random number counter C4.

In this pachinko machine 10, there is only one type of support mode. Therefore, the probability that the normal power open state will be won in the normal power open lottery process using the normal power random number counter C4 and the mode of determining the variable display period when the variable display of the pattern is executed by the normal figure display unit 38a are determined. It is constant regardless of the gaming state, and the number of times the normal electric accessory 34a is opened in the open state of the general electric power, one opening period of the general electric accessory 34a, and the general electric accessory 34a in the open state of the general electric power. The execution mode of the drive control of the universal electric accessory 34a, such as the closing period from the end of one open state to the start of the next open state when the open state occurs a plurality of times, is also constant regardless of the gaming state. Is. As a result, it is not necessary to change the mode of display control of the general map display unit 38a and the mode of drive control of the general electric accessory 34a according to the type of support mode, and thus the program capacity for executing these controls. And the data capacity can be suppressed. Since there is only one type of support mode, the normal gaming state in this embodiment is a gaming state in which the winning / failing lottery mode is a low-probability mode, and the high-probability state in this embodiment is a high-probability winning / failing lottery mode. It is a gaming state that is a mode.

Next, the winning random number counter C1 will be described. The winning random number counter C1 is configured to be incremented by 1 in order within the range of, for example, 0 to 599, and return to "0" after reaching the maximum value. In particular, when the hit random number counter C1 makes one round, the value of the random number initial value counter CINI at that time is read as the initial value of the hit random number counter C1. The random number initial value counter CINI is a loop counter similar to the hit random number counter C1 (value = 0 to 599). The winning random number counter C1 is periodically updated and stored in the special figure holding area 65a of the main RAM 65 at the timing when the game ball wins the first operating port 33 or the second operating port 34. Then, the winning / failing determination is performed using the value of the stored random number counter C1.

The value of the random number that is won in the winning / failing determination is stored in the main ROM 64 as a winning / failing table. In the hit / miss table, a big hit result, a small hit result, and a miss result are set as the hit / miss result. The jackpot result is a winning / failing result that can be a trigger for shifting to the opening / closing execution mode in which the special electric winning device 32 is controlled to open / close, and also can be a trigger for shifting to the winning / failing lottery mode. The small hit result is a winning / failing result that does not trigger a transition to the winning / failing lottery mode, while it serves as a trigger for shifting to the opening / closing execution mode in which the special electric winning device 32 is controlled to open / close. The deviation result is a success / failure result that does not trigger the transition to the open / close execution mode and also does not trigger the transition to the win / fail lottery mode.

The open / close execution mode executed when a big hit result is obtained is a round number specified mode executed up to a predetermined number of round games. The round game continues until either the condition that the number of times of opening and closing of the special electric winning device 32 is the upper limit and the predetermined upper limit number of game balls wins the special electric winning device 32 is satisfied. It's a game. In the present embodiment, the special electric winning device 32 is opened and closed once in one round game, and the opening continuation period in each round game is set to 29 seconds. Further, the maximum number of winnings to the special electric winning device 32 is set to 10. In a situation where the launch operation device 28 is operated by the player, the game ball launch mechanism 27 is driven and controlled so that one game ball is launched toward the game area PA every 0.6 seconds, so that a round game is played. The open duration of is set to be longer than the product of the firing cycle of the game ball and the maximum number of winnings in one round game. Therefore, in each round game, it can be expected that the special electric winning device 32 is won by a game ball having a winning upper limit number or more. In addition, the number of round games executed in the round number regulation mode differs depending on the type of jackpot result.

In the open / close execution mode executed when a small hit result is obtained, the round game is not set, the open / close number of the special electric winning device 32 is the upper limit, and the predetermined upper limit number of game balls is set. It is an open / close number regulation mode that ends based on the condition that either one of the conditions of winning the special electric winning device 32 is satisfied. A plurality of types of opening continuation periods are set for one opening time of the special electric winning device 32 in the opening / closing number regulation mode. All of these open durations are set longer than the launch cycle of the game ball (specifically, 0.6 seconds), but the launch cycle of the game ball and the maximum number of winnings (specifically, 10). There is a period of less than the product and a period of more than the product of the firing cycle of the game balls and the maximum number of winnings (specifically, 10). In the open / close execution mode executed when a small hit result is obtained, it is possible to increase the number of balls held by the player, although the number is smaller than the open / close execution mode executed when a big hit result is obtained.

As a pass / fail table, as shown in the explanatory views of FIGS. 9A to 9D, the first hold information stored in the first special figure hold area 85 based on the winning of the first operation port 33 The hit / fail table for the first special figure used for the hit / fail judgment and the second hold information used for the hit / miss judgment of the second hold information stored in the second special figure hold area 86 based on the winning of the second operating port 34. A pass / fail table for special drawings is set. Further, the hit / fail table for the first special figure has a low probability / hit / fail table and a high probability / hit / fail table. Similarly, the hit / miss table for the second special figure also has a low probability / hit / fail table and a high probability. There is a pass / fail table. That is, in the pachinko machine 10, different winning / failing tables are referred to in the first holding information and the second holding information, and in any case, the low probability mode and the high probability mode are used as the winning / failing lottery mode in the winning / failing determination. Existing.

Specifically, each hit / fail table will be described in detail. As shown in FIG. 9A, the low probability / hit / fail table for the first special figure has two random numbers (for example, “5” and “305”) that result in a big hit. ”), Other than that, it is the value of a random number that results in a deviation. That is, when the winning / failing determination is made for the first hold information in the low probability mode, the winning / failing result may be either a big hit result or a missed result, but a small hit result is not obtained.

As shown in FIG. 9B, the number of random numbers resulting in the jackpot is set to be larger in the high probability / failure table for the first special figure than in the case of the low probability / failure table for the first special figure. Specifically, there are 20 (for example, "5", "34", "65", "130", "163", "192", "220", "245", "276", "305". , "334", "365", "392", "420", "470", "495", "520", "558", "575", "599"). In this case, the value group of the winning random number counter C1 that wins the big hit in the low probability mode is included in the value group of the winning random number counter C1 that wins the big hit in the high probability mode. The values of other random numbers are the values of random numbers that result in deviation. That is, when the winning / failing determination is made for the first hold information in the winning / failing lottery mode in the high probability mode, the result is either a big hit result or a missed result, but a small hit result is not obtained.

In the low probability / failure table for the second special figure, as shown in FIG. 9C, the value of the random number resulting in the jackpot is the same as in the case of the low probability / failure table for the first special figure. On the other hand, the values of random numbers other than the random numbers that result in big hits are the values of random numbers that result in small hits. That is, when the winning / failing determination process is performed for the second reserved information in the winning / failing lottery mode in the low probability mode, either the big hit result or the small hit result is obtained. Further, as the small hit result, the first small hit result, the second small hit result, and the third small hit result are set. The first small hit result, the second small hit result, and the third small hit result are described in detail later, but the execution mode of the open / close execution mode is different. In addition, the winning probabilities of the first to third small hit results are 199/600, which are the same.

As shown in FIG. 9D, the value of the random number resulting in the jackpot is the same as in the case of the high accuracy table for the first special figure in the high accuracy table for the second special figure. Therefore, the number of random numbers that result in the jackpot is larger than that in the case of the low probability / rejection table for the second special figure. On the other hand, the values of random numbers other than the random numbers that result in big hits are the values of random numbers that result in small hits. That is, when the winning / failing determination is made for the second hold information in the winning / failing lottery mode in the high probability mode, either the big hit result or the small hit result is obtained. Similar to the low accuracy table for the second special figure, the first small hit result, the second small hit result, and the third small hit result are set as the small hit result. The winning probabilities of these first to third small hit results are 193/600 or 194/600, which are substantially the same.

As described above, when the second hold information triggers a hit / fail judgment, a small hit result can be generated, and a prize is generated in the second operating port 34 to correspond to the small hit result. The open / close execution mode is likely to occur. Then, the player can slightly increase the number of balls held by the opening / closing execution mode corresponding to the small hit result.

If the probability of a jackpot result is higher in the high probability mode than in the low probability mode, the number and values of the random numbers to be won are arbitrary, and in the situation of the low probability mode, the jackpot result is obtained. The value group of the winning random number counter C1 may or may not be included in the value group of the winning random number counter C1 in which the big hit is won in the high probability mode. ..

The jackpot type counter C2 is configured to add 1 in order within the range of 0 to 29 and return to "0" after reaching the maximum value. The jackpot type counter C2 is periodically updated and stored in the special figure holding area 65a at the timing when the game ball wins the first operating port 33 or the second operating port 34.

In this pachinko machine 10, a plurality of jackpot results are set. For these plurality of jackpot results, a plurality of jackpot results are set by providing a difference between the number of times the round game is executed in the open / close execution mode and the win / fail lottery mode in the win / fail lottery means after the end of the open / close execution mode. There is.

As shown in the explanatory diagrams of FIGS. 10A and 10B, the distribution table shows the types of jackpot results such as 2R low probability result, 2R high probability result, 4R low probability result, and 4R. High-accuracy results, 6R low-accuracy results, 6R high-accuracy results, 10R low-accuracy results, 10R high-accuracy results, 16R low-accuracy results, and 16R high-accuracy results are set.

In the 2R low accuracy result and the 2R high accuracy result, the number of round games executed in the open / close execution mode is 2 times, and in the 4R low accuracy result and the 4R high accuracy result, the number of round games executed in the open / close execution mode is 4 times, which is 6R low. The probability result and the 6R high probability result show that the round game is executed 6 times in the open / close execution mode, and the 10R low probability result and the 10R high probability result show that the round game is executed 10 times in the open / close execution mode. And 16R high accuracy result, the number of executions of the round game in the open / close execution mode is 16 times. Further, for the 2R low probability result, 4R low probability result, 6R low probability result, 10R low probability result and 16R low probability result, the winning / failing lottery mode after the end of the opening / closing execution mode and the winning / failing lottery mode before shifting to the opening / closing execution mode are selected. In either case, the mode is low probability. This low-probability mode results in a big hit next, and at least continues until it shifts to the open / close execution mode. On the other hand, the 2R high-probability result, the 4R high-probability result, the 6R high-probability result, the 10R high-probability result, and the 16R high-probability result have the winning / failing lottery mode after the end of the opening / closing execution mode and the winning / failing lottery mode before shifting to the opening / closing execution mode. In either case, the high probability mode is set. This high-probability mode will result in a big hit next, and will continue at least until it shifts to the open / close execution mode.

As the distribution table, as shown in FIGS. 10 (a) and 10 (b), the first special feature used in the distribution determination of the first reserved information acquired based on the winning of the first operating port 33. A distribution table for figures and a distribution table for second special figures used for determining the distribution of the second reserved information acquired based on the winning of the second operating port 34 are set.

Specifically, each distribution table will be described. As shown in FIG. 10A, the distribution table for the first special figure has 2R low accuracy result and 2R high accuracy as the type of jackpot result to be distributed. As a result, 4R low accuracy result, 4R high accuracy result, 6R low accuracy result, 6R high accuracy result, 10R low accuracy result, 10R high accuracy result, 16R low accuracy result and 16R high accuracy result are set. In the distribution table for the first special figure, "0 to 1" corresponds to the 2R low accuracy result, "2 to 5" corresponds to the 2R high accuracy result, and "6 to 7" corresponds to the 4R. Corresponds to low accuracy results, "8-11" corresponds to 4R high accuracy results, "12-13" corresponds to 6R low accuracy results, and "14-17" corresponds to 6R high accuracy results. Corresponding to the result, "18-19" corresponds to the 10R low accuracy result, "20-23" corresponds to the 10R high accuracy result, and "24-25" corresponds to the 16R low accuracy result. Corresponding, "26-29" corresponds to 16R high accuracy result. In this case, the probabilities of 2R low accuracy result, 4R low accuracy result, 6R low accuracy result, 10R low accuracy result and 16R low accuracy result are about 6.7%, respectively, and 2R high accuracy result, 4R high accuracy result, The probability of achieving a 6R high accuracy result, a 10R high accuracy result, and a 16R high accuracy result is about 13%, respectively. On the other hand, in the distribution table for the second special figure, as shown in FIG. 10B, 16R low accuracy result and 16R high accuracy result are set as the types of jackpot results to be distributed. In the distribution table for the second special figure, "0 to 9" corresponds to the 16R low accuracy result, and "10 to 29" corresponds to the 16R high accuracy result. In this case, the probability of 16R low probability result is about 33%, and this probability is 2R low probability result, 4R low probability result, 6R low probability result, 10R low probability result in the distribution table for the first special figure. It is the same as the probability that any of the 16R low probability results will be selected. Further, the probability of achieving a 16R high accuracy result is about 67%, and this probability is 2R high accuracy result, 4R high accuracy result, 6R high accuracy result, 10R high accuracy result and 16R in the distribution table for the first special figure. It is the same as the probability that any of the high-accuracy results will be selected.

In the distribution table for the first special figure and the distribution table for the second special figure, the probability of becoming the high probability mode after the open / close execution mode is the same when the big hit is won. On the other hand, the average number of times the round game is executed is larger in the distribution table for the second special figure than in the distribution table for the first special figure. Therefore, as a type of jackpot result that can be selected when a jackpot is won, a prize is generated in the second operating port 34 rather than a prize in the first operating port 33 and an internal lottery is performed. It is more advantageous for the player when the internal lottery is performed.

Next, the reach random number counter C3 will be described. The reach random number counter C3 is configured to be incremented by 1 in order within the range of, for example, 0 to 238, and return to "0" after reaching the maximum value. Here, in the pachinko machine 10, an expected effect is set as a kind of display effect in the symbol display device 41. The expected effect is a symbol display device 41 that is provided with a symbol display device 41 capable of displaying variable symbols, and in a gaming machine in which a final stop result is given as a result of a game that results in a predetermined jackpot. In the stage before the stop result is derived and displayed after the variable display of the symbol in the above is started, it means a display state for making the player think that the variable display state is likely to be the grant correspondence result. Specifically, regarding the grant correspondence result, the combination of symbols with the same number on any of the effective lines is stopped and displayed.

Two types of expected effects are set: a reach display and a notice display for expecting the occurrence of the reach display and the occurrence of the grant response result in the stage before the reach display occurs.

In the reach display, the combination of reach symbols is displayed by stopping and displaying some of the symbol rows among the plurality of symbol rows displayed on the display surface of the symbol display device 41, and the remaining symbols are displayed in that state. A display state in which a variable display of a symbol is performed in a column is included. In addition, in the state where the combination of reach symbols is displayed as described above, the variation display of the symbols is performed in the remaining symbol rows, and the reach effect is performed by displaying a predetermined character or the like as a moving image on the background screen. , A combination of reach symbols is reduced or hidden, and a predetermined character or the like is displayed as a moving image on substantially the entire display surface to perform a reach effect.

In the notice display, after the variable display of the symbol is started on the display surface of the symbol display device 41, the symbol is variablely displayed in all the symbol rows, or a plurality of symbol rows are displayed. In the situation where the symbols are displayed in a variable manner in the symbol row, a mode in which the character is displayed separately from the symbols on the symbol row is included. Further, a background screen having a predetermined mode different from the previous mode and a symbol on the symbol row having a predetermined mode different from the previous mode are also included. Such a notice display may occur in any of the game times when the reach display is performed and when the reach display is not performed, but the case where the reach display is performed is higher than the case where the reach display is not performed. It is set to occur with a probability.

The reach display is executed regardless of the value of the reach random number counter C3 in the game times when the combination of the same symbols is finally stopped and displayed. Further, in the game times corresponding to the small hit result, the game is not executed regardless of the value of the reach random number counter C3. Further, in the game round corresponding to the deviation result, it is executed when the reach random number counter C3 acquired at a predetermined timing by referring to the reach table stored in the main ROM 64 corresponds to the occurrence of the reach display. ..

On the other hand, the determination of whether or not to display the notice is not performed by the main control device 60, but by the voice emission control device 81. In this case, in the voice emission control device 81, the notice display is more likely to occur in the game times corresponding to any of the jackpot results than in the game times corresponding to the missed result, and the notice display having a low appearance rate is displayed. A lottery process for displaying a notice is executed so as to satisfy at least one of the conditions that are likely to occur. Incidentally, this lottery result is reflected when the effect for the game round is executed on the symbol display device 41.

Next, the variable type counter CS will be described. The variation type counter CS is configured to be incremented by 1 in order within the range of 0 to 198, and returns to "0" after reaching the maximum value. The variation type counter CS is used in the main CPU 63 to determine the variation display period in the special symbol display units 37a and 37b and the variation display period of the symbol in the symbol display device 41. The variation type counter CS is repeatedly updated and acquired at the start of variation display on the special symbol display units 37a and 37b and at the start of variation of the symbol by the symbol display device 41.

<About the processing configuration of the main CPU 63>
Next, each process executed for advancing the game on the main CPU 63 will be described. The processing of the main CPU 63 is roughly divided into a main processing that is started when the power is turned on and a timer interrupt processing that is started periodically (in this embodiment, at a cycle of 4 msec).

<Main processing>
First, the main process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

First, the power-on wait process is executed (step S101). In the power-on wait process, for example, the process waits without proceeding to the next process until a predetermined time for waiting (specifically, 1 sec) elapses after the main process is started. During the execution period of the power-on wait process, the operation start and initial setting of the symbol display device 41 are completed. After that, the access of the main RAM 65 is permitted (step S102), and the internal function register of the main CPU 63 is set (step S103).

After that, it is determined whether or not the RAM erasing switch provided in the power / emission control device 78 is manually operated (step S104), and whether or not "1" is set in the power failure flag of the main RAM 65. Determination (step S105). Further, a checksum calculation process for calculating a checksum is executed (step S106), and whether or not the checksum matches the checksum saved when the power is turned off, that is, the validity of the stored data is determined (step S106). Step S107).

In the pachinko machine 10, when the RAM data is initialized at the time of turning on the power, for example, at the start of business of the game hall, the power is turned on while pressing the RAM erasing switch. Therefore, if the RAM erase switch is pressed, the process proceeds to step S108. Further, when the power cutoff occurrence information is not set or when an abnormality in the stored data is confirmed by the checksum, the process proceeds to step S108 in the same manner. In step S108, the main RAM 65 is cleared. Then, the process proceeds to step S109.

On the other hand, when the RAM erase switch is not pressed, step S109 without executing the process of step S108, provided that the power failure flag is set to "1" and the checksum is normal. Proceed to. In step S109, the power-on setting process is executed. In the power-on setting process, a predetermined area of the main RAM 65 such as initialization of the power failure flag is set as an initial value, and a command corresponding to the current gaming state is transmitted to the voice emission control device 81. Further, after the processing of step S109 is executed, the recognition processing (step S110) for causing the management IC 66 to recognize various information, and the data output for outputting various data to the reading device connected to the MPU 62. The process is executed (step S111). Details of these recognition processes and data output processes will be described later.

The main CPU 63 is configured to periodically execute the timer interrupt process, but the occurrence of the timer interrupt process is prohibited at the stage when the main process is started. The state in which the occurrence of the timer interrupt process is prohibited is released at the timing before the process of step S111 is completed and the process of step S112 is executed, and the execution of the timer interrupt process is permitted. As a result, when the supply of the operating power to the main CPU 63 is started, the data output processing in step S111 is completed, and the timer interrupt processing is not executed until the stage before the processing in step S112 is started. Therefore, the process for advancing the game is not started in the main CPU 63 until the situation is reached.

After that, the process proceeds to the residual processing of steps S112 to S115. That is, although the main CPU 63 is configured to periodically execute the timer interrupt processing, a residual time is generated between the timer interrupt processing of one and the next timer interrupt processing. This residual time varies depending on the processing completion time of each timer interrupt process, and the residual process of steps S112 to S115 is repeatedly executed by utilizing the irregular time. In this respect, it can be said that the residual processing in steps S112 to S115 is an irregular process that is executed irregularly.

In the residual processing, first, in step S112, interrupt prohibition is set in order to prohibit the occurrence of timer interrupt processing. In the following step S113, the random number initial value update process for updating the random number initial value counter CINI is executed, and the variation counter update process for updating the variation type counter CS is executed in step S114. In these update processes, the current numerical information is read from the corresponding counter of the main RAM 65, a process of adding 1 to the read numerical information is executed, and then a process of overwriting the read source counter is executed. In this case, when the counter value reaches the maximum value, it is cleared to "0" respectively. After that, in step S115, the interrupt enable setting for switching from the state in which the occurrence of the timer interrupt process is prohibited to the state in which the timer interrupt process is permitted is set. After executing the process of step S115, the process returns to step S112, and the processes of steps S112 to S115 are repeated.

<Timer interrupt processing>
Next, the timer interrupt process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The timer interrupt process is executed periodically (for example, in a cycle of 4 msec).

First, the power failure information storage process is executed (step S201). In the power failure information storage process, it is monitored whether or not a power failure signal corresponding to the occurrence of a power failure is received from the power failure monitoring board 67, and if the occurrence of a power failure is identified, an infinite loop occurs after the power failure process is executed. Become. In the power failure processing, "1" is set in the power failure flag of the main RAM 65, a checksum is calculated, and the calculated checksum is saved.

After that, the lottery random number update process is executed (step S202). In the lottery random number update process, the hit random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the general electric random number counter C4 are updated. Specifically, after executing a process of sequentially reading the current numerical information from the hit random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the general electric random number counter C4, and adding 1 to each of the read numerical information. Executes the process of overwriting the read source counter. In this case, when the counter value reaches the maximum value, it is cleared to "0" respectively. After that, in step S203, the random number initial value update process is executed in the same manner as in step S113, and in step S204, the fluctuation counter update process is executed in the same manner as in step S114.

After that, a fraud detection process for monitoring whether or not a predetermined event set as a monitoring target for fraud has occurred is executed (step S205). In the fraud detection process, the occurrence of a plurality of types of events is monitored, and by confirming that a predetermined event has occurred, "1" is set in the game stop flag provided in the main RAM 65. In the following step S206, it is determined whether or not the progress of the game is stopped by determining whether or not "1" is set in the game stop flag. If a negative determination is made in step S206, the processes after step S207 are executed.

In step S207, port output processing is executed. In the port output process, when the output information is set in the previous timer interrupt process, the process for outputting the output corresponding to the output information to the various drive units 32b and 34b is executed. For example, when the information to switch the special electric winning device 32 to the open state is set, the output of the drive signal to the drive unit 32b for the special electric is started, and when the information to switch to the closed state is set. Stops the output of the drive signal. Further, when the information for switching the utility accessory 34a of the second operating port 34 to the open state is set, the output of the drive signal to the drive unit 34b for the utility should be started and the state should be switched to the closed state. If the information is set, the output of the drive signal is stopped.

After that, the reading process is executed (step S208). In the reading process, signals other than the power failure signal and the winning signal are read, and the read information is stored for use in future processing.

After that, the ball entry detection process is executed (step S209). In the ball entry detection process, the signals received from the ball entry detection sensors 42a to 49a are read, and based on the read result, the out port 24a, the general winning opening 31, the special electric winning device 32, and the first operating port 33 are read. , The presence or absence of a ball entering the second operating port 34 and the through gate 35 is specified. The details of the ball entry detection process will be described later.

After that, a timer update process for collectively updating the numerical information of a plurality of types of timer counters provided in the main RAM 65 is executed (step S210). In this case, the timer counters to which the stored numerical information is subtracted and updated are collectively handled, but both the subtraction type timer counter update and the addition type timer counter update are collectively performed. It may be configured.

After that, a launch control process for controlling the launch of the game ball is executed (step S211). In a situation where the firing operation to the firing operation device 28 is continued, one game ball is launched every 0.6 sec, which is a predetermined firing cycle. In the following step S212, as the input state monitoring process, the disconnection confirmation of the ball entry detection sensors 42a to 49a and the opening confirmation of the gaming machine main body 12 and the front door frame 14 are confirmed based on the information read in the reading process of step S208. I do.

After that, the special figure special electric control process for performing the execution control of the game times and the execution control of the open / close execution mode is executed (step S213), and the display control of the normal figure display unit 38a and the drive control of the normal electric accessory 34a are performed. (Step S214). The details of the special figure special electric control process and the normal figure general electric control process will be described later.

In the following step S215, based on the processing results of the immediately preceding steps S213 and S214, the output information for reflecting the increase / decrease number of the reserved information related to the special figure display units 37a and 37b in the special figure reservation display units 37c and 37d. In addition to making the settings, the output information is set so that the increase / decrease number of the reserved information related to the normal figure display unit 38a is reflected in the normal figure hold display unit 38b. Further, in step S215, the output information for updating the display contents of the special figure display units 37a and 37b is set based on the processing results of the immediately preceding steps S213 and S214, and the display of the normal figure display unit 38a is set. Set the output information to update the contents.

After that, the contents of the command and the signal received from the payout control device 77 are confirmed, and the payout state reception process for performing the process corresponding to the check result is executed (step S216). In addition, a payout output process for setting the prize ball command as an output target is executed (step S217). Further, the external information setting process for controlling the start and end of the output of the external signal according to the processing result of the various processes executed in the timer interrupt process this time is executed (step S218). After that, the management output process for outputting the information corresponding to the entry result of the game ball in the game area PA to the management IC 66 is executed (step S219). The details of the management output processing will be described later.

<ball entry detection process>
Next, on the main CPU 63, based on the detection results of the ball entry detection sensors 42a to 49a, the out port 24a, the general winning opening 31, the special electric winning device 32, the first operating port 33, the second operating port 34 and the through. A configuration for specifying whether or not a game ball has entered the gate 35 will be described. FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a configuration in which the detection results of the ball entry detection sensors 42a to 49a are input to the main CPU 63.

The main CPU 63 is provided with an input port 63a. The input port 63a is configured as an 8-bit parallel interface so that eight types of signals can be handled at the same time. An area in which information of "0" or "1" is stored according to the voltage of each signal is provided in a one-to-one correspondence with each terminal. That is, the 0th bit D0 to the 7th bit D7 are provided as the area. Further, more than eight types of signals are input to the input port 63a, but in order to limit the targets to be input at the same time to eight types, the signal group to be input to the input port 63a depends on the driver IC. It is switched through switching control.

In the ball entry detection process (step S209) of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 12), the signal group to be input to the input port 63a is set to the signal group from each ball entry detection sensor 42a to 49a. In the situation where such a setting is made, the 0th bit D0 stores the information corresponding to the detection signal from the first winning opening detection sensor 42a, and the first bit D1 corresponds to the detection signal from the second winning opening detection sensor 43a. The second bit D2 stores the information corresponding to the detection signal from the third winning opening detection sensor 44a, and the third bit D3 stores the information corresponding to the detection signal from the special electric detection sensor 45a. , The 4th bit D4 stores the information corresponding to the detection signal from the 1st actuating port detection sensor 46a, and the 5th bit D5 stores the information corresponding to the detection signal from the 2nd actuating port detection sensor 47a. The 6-bit D6 stores information corresponding to the detection signal from the out port detection sensor 48a, and the 7th bit D7 stores information corresponding to the detection signal from the gate detection sensor 49a.

When the ball entry detection sensors 42a to 49a do not detect the passage of the game ball, the ball entry detection sensors 42a to 49a output a LOW level signal indicating that the detection is not being performed as a detection signal, and detect the passage of the game ball. In the case, an HI level signal indicating that detection is being performed is output as a detection signal. Then, the input port 63a stores the information of "0" for the corresponding bit when the LOW level signal is received, and "1" for the corresponding bit when the HI level signal is received. Store information about. That is, in the situation where the passage of the game ball is not detected by the ball entry detection sensors 42a to 49a, the information of "0" corresponding to the information indicating that the corresponding bit is not detected is stored, and the passage of the game ball is stored. In the detected situation, the information of "1" corresponding to the information indicating that detection is being performed is stored for the corresponding bit.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a ball entry detection process executed in step S209 of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 12).

When it is confirmed that the situation in which the information of "0" is stored in the 0th bit D0 has been switched to the situation in which the information of "1" is stored, one piece is used by the first winning opening detection sensor 42a. It is determined that the game ball has been detected (step S301: YES). In this case, "1" is set in the first output flag provided in the main RAM 65 (step S302), and the value of the 10 prize ball counters provided in the main RAM 65 is added by 1 (step S303). .. The first output flag is for the main CPU 63 to specify that the information output indicating that one game ball has been detected by the first winning opening detection sensor 42a should be executed for the management IC 66. It is a flag. The 10-prize ball counter is a counter for the main CPU 63 to specify the number of times to execute the payout of 10 game balls. When the value of the counter for 10 prize balls is 1 or more, the 10 prize ball command is output to the payout control device 77 in the payout output process of step S217 in the timer interrupt process (FIG. 12), and the 10 prize balls are output to the payout control device 77. When the command is output once, the value of the 10 prize ball counter is subtracted by 1. When the payout control device 77 receives the 10 prize ball command, the payout control device 77 drives and controls the payout device 76 so that the 10 game balls are paid out.

When it is confirmed that the situation in which the information of "0" is stored in the first bit D1 is switched to the situation in which the information of "1" is stored, one piece is used by the second winning opening detection sensor 43a. It is determined that the game ball has been detected (step S304: YES). In this case, "1" is set in the second output flag provided in the main RAM 65 (step S305), and the value of the 10 prize ball counters provided in the main RAM 65 is added by 1 (step S306). .. The second output flag is for the main CPU 63 to specify that the information output indicating that one game ball has been detected by the second winning opening detection sensor 43a should be executed for the management IC 66. It is a flag.

When it is confirmed that the situation in which the information of "0" is stored in the second bit D2 is switched to the situation in which the information of "1" is stored, one piece is used by the third winning opening detection sensor 44a. It is determined that the game ball has been detected (step S307: YES). In this case, "1" is set in the third output flag provided in the main RAM 65 (step S308), and the value of the 10 prize ball counters provided in the main RAM 65 is added by 1 (step S309). .. The third output flag is for the main CPU 63 to specify that the information output indicating that one game ball has been detected by the third winning opening detection sensor 44a should be executed for the management IC 66. It is a flag.

When it is confirmed that the situation where the information of "0" is stored in the third bit D3 is switched to the situation where the information of "1" is stored, one game ball is released by the special electric detection sensor 45a. It is determined that it has been detected (step S310: YES). In this case, "1" is set in the special electric winning flag provided in the main RAM 65 (step S311), and "1" is set in the fourth output flag provided in the main RAM 65 (step S312). The value of the 15 prize ball counters provided in the main RAM 65 is added by 1 (step S313). The special electric winning flag is a flag for the main CPU 63 to specify that one game ball has entered the special electric winning device 32 in the open / close execution mode. By confirming that "1" is set in the special electric winning flag in the special electric special electric control processing (step S213) of the timer interrupt processing (FIG. 12), one game ball is inserted into the special electric winning device 32. It is specified that a ball has been generated, and the number of remaining balls that can be entered into the special electric winning device 32 in the round game or the open / close execution mode is subtracted by 1. When the process of subtracting 1 from the number of balls that can be entered is executed, the special electric winning flag is cleared to "0". The fourth output flag is a flag for the main CPU 63 to specify that the information output indicating that one game ball has been detected by the special electric detection sensor 45a should be executed for the management IC 66. .. The 15-prize ball counter is a counter for the main CPU 63 to specify the number of times to execute the payout of 15 game balls. When the value of the 15 prize ball counter is 1 or more, the 15 prize ball command is output to the payout control device 77 in the payout output process of step S217 in the timer interrupt process (FIG. 12), and the 15 prize ball is output to the payout control device 77. When the command is output once, the value of the 15 prize ball counters is subtracted by 1. When the payout control device 77 receives the 15 prize ball commands, the payout control device 77 drives and controls the payout device 76 so that the 15 game balls are paid out.

When it is confirmed that the situation in which the information of "0" is stored in the 4th bit D4 is switched to the situation in which the information of "1" is stored, one piece is used by the first operating port detection sensor 46a. It is determined that the game ball has been detected (step S314: YES). In this case, "1" is set in the first operation winning flag provided in the main RAM 65 (step S315), and "1" is set in the fifth output flag provided in the main RAM 65 (step S316). Further, the value of the one prize ball counter provided in the main RAM 65 is added by 1 (step S317). The first operation winning flag is a flag for the main CPU 63 to specify that one game ball has entered the first operation port 33. In the special figure special electric control process (step S213) of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 12), by confirming that "1" is set in the first operation winning flag, the special figure hold area 65a is set to the hold area RE. The process of newly storing the pending information is executed on condition that the number of stored pending information is less than the upper limit of four. When it is confirmed that "1" is set in the first operation winning flag in the special electric special electric control process (step S213) and the process corresponding to the confirmation is executed, the first operation winning flag is cleared to "0". do. The fifth output flag is for the main CPU 63 to specify that the information output indicating that one game ball has been detected by the first operation port detection sensor 46a should be executed for the management IC 66. It is a flag. The one-prize ball counter is a counter for the main CPU 63 to specify the number of times one game ball should be paid out. When the value of the counter for one prize ball is 1 or more, the one prize ball command is output to the payout control device 77 in the payout output process of step S217 in the timer interrupt process (FIG. 12), and one prize ball is output. When the command is output once, the value of one prize ball counter is decremented by 1. When the payout control device 77 receives one prize ball command, the payout control device 77 drives and controls the payout device 76 so that one game ball is paid out.

When it is confirmed that the situation where the information of "0" is stored in the 5th bit D5 is switched to the situation where the information of "1" is stored, one piece is used by the second actuating port detection sensor 47a. It is determined that the game ball has been detected (step S318: YES). In this case, "1" is set in the second operation winning flag provided in the main RAM 65 (step S319), and "1" is set in the sixth output flag provided in the main RAM 65 (step S320). Further, the value of the one prize ball counter provided in the main RAM 65 is added by 1 (step S321). The second operation winning flag is a flag for the main CPU 63 to specify that one game ball has entered the second operation port 34. In the special figure special electric control process (step S213) of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 12), by confirming that "1" is set in the second operation winning flag, the special figure hold area 65a is set to the hold area RE. The process of newly storing the pending information is executed on condition that the number of stored pending information is less than the upper limit of four. When it is confirmed that "1" is set in the second operation winning flag in the special electric special electric control process (step S213) and the process corresponding to the confirmation is executed, the second operation winning flag is cleared to "0". do. The sixth output flag is for the main CPU 63 to specify that the information output indicating that one game ball has been detected by the second operation port detection sensor 47a should be executed for the management IC 66. It is a flag.

When it is confirmed that the situation where the information of "0" is stored in the 6th bit D6 is switched to the situation where the information of "1" is stored, one game ball is used by the out-port detection sensor 48a. Is detected (step S322: YES). In this case, "1" is set in the seventh output flag provided in the main RAM 65 (step S323). The seventh output flag is a flag for the main CPU 63 to specify that the information output indicating that one game ball has been detected by the out port detection sensor 48a should be executed for the management IC 66. be.

When it is confirmed that the situation where the information of "0" is stored in the 7th bit D7 is switched to the situation where the information of "1" is stored, one game ball is detected by the gate detection sensor 49a. It is determined that it has been detected (step S324: YES). In this case, "1" is set in the gate winning flag provided in the main RAM 65 (step S325). The gate winning flag is a flag for the main CPU 63 to specify that one game ball has entered the through gate 35. By confirming that "1" is set in the gate winning flag in the normal drawing control processing (step S214) of the timer interrupt processing (FIG. 12), the normal drawing stored in the normal drawing holding area 65c is confirmed. On condition that the number of pending information on the side is less than 4, which is the upper limit, the process of storing the numerical information of the current Fuden random number counter C4 as the reserved information on the Fuzu side is executed in the Fuzu holding area 65c. do. It is confirmed that "1" is set in the gate winning flag in the Fuzu Fuden control process (step S214), and the gate winning flag is cleared to "0" when the process corresponding to the confirmation is executed.

Since the timer interrupt process (FIG. 12) is started in a cycle of 4 msec as described above, when the detection of one game ball is started by one ball entry detection sensor 42a to 49a, the ball entry detection sensor 42a to 49a. In the situation where the detection sensors 42a to 49a continue to detect the one game ball, the main CPU 63 identifies that one game ball is detected by the ball entry detection sensors 42a to 49a. It will be done. Therefore, it is sufficient that one of the first to seventh output flags is provided.

<Structure for paying out game balls>
Next, the processing contents executed by the payout control device 77 will be described. First, the electrical configuration of the payout control device 77 and various devices that communicate with the payout control device 77 will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG.

The payout control device 77 includes an MPU 91. The MPU 91 has a payout side ROM 93, a payout side RAM 94, an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, a data input / output circuit, and the like, in addition to the payout side CPU 92, which is an arithmetic processing unit including a control unit and an arithmetic unit.

The payout side ROM 93 is a memory (that is, non-volatile storage means) such as a NOR type flash memory and a NAND type flash memory that does not require external power supply for storage retention, and is used only for reading. The payout side ROM 93 stores various control programs and fixed value data executed by the payout side CPU 92.

The payout side RAM 94 is a memory (that is, a volatile storage means) that requires external power supply for storage retention such as SRAM and DRAM, and is used for both reading and writing. The payout side RAM 94 can be randomly accessed, and the time required for reading is faster than that of the payout side ROM 93 when compared with the same data capacity. The payout side RAM 94 temporarily stores various data and the like for the execution of the control program stored in the payout side ROM 93.

The payout side CPU 92 can perform bidirectional communication with the main side CPU 63. By receiving the prize ball command from the main CPU 63, the payout side CPU 92 drives and controls the payout device 76 so that the number of game balls corresponding to the prize ball command is paid out. Further, the payout side CPU 92 monitors whether or not the game ball can be paid out normally, and if it is determined that the game ball cannot be paid out normally, the payout side RAM 94 is used. Even in the situation where the information on the number of unpaid prize balls is stored, the payout device 76 is stopped. Further, the payout side CPU 92 transmits a payout restriction command indicating that the payout cannot be normally performed in this way to the main side CPU 63. When the main CPU 63 receives the payout restriction command, the symbol display device 41, the display light emitting unit 53, and the speaker unit 54 execute a notification indicating that the game ball cannot be paid out normally. A notification command is transmitted to the voice emission control device 81 so as to be performed. As a state in which it is not possible to pay out the game ball normally, a full tank state in which the lower plate 56a is full with the game ball, a no ball state in which the tank 75 is not replenished with the game ball, and a payout device 76. There are an abnormal payout state in which the game machine does not operate normally, a main body open state in which the game machine main body 12 is released from the outer frame 11, and a front door open state in which the front door frame 14 is released from the inner frame 13. ..

A full tank detection sensor (not shown) is provided in the middle of the game ball passage leading from the payout device 76 to the lower plate 56a, and the detection result of the full tank detection sensor is input to the payout side CPU 92. The payout side CPU 92 identifies that the game ball is in a full tank state when the game ball is continuously detected by the full tank detection sensor, and the state in which the game ball is continuously detected by the full tank detection sensor is released. In the case, it is specified that the full tank state is released.

A ball non-detection sensor (not shown) is provided in the middle of the game ball passage leading from the tank 75 to the payout device 76, and the detection result of the ball non-detection sensor is input to the payout side CPU 92. The payout side CPU 92 identifies that the game ball is in the ball-free state when the game ball is not continuously detected by the ball non-detection sensor, and when the state in which the game ball is not continuously detected by the ball non-detection sensor is released. It is specified that the ballless state has been released.

The payout device 76 is provided with a payout detection sensor (not shown) for detecting the game ball paid out from the payout device 76, and the detection result of the payout detection sensor is input to the payout side CPU 92. The payout side CPU 92 identifies that one game ball is paid out from the payout device 76 when the game ball is detected by the payout detection sensor. Further, the payout side CPU 92 identifies that the payout is in an abnormal state when the payout detection sensor does not continuously detect the game ball even though the payout device 76 is driven and controlled so that the game ball is paid out. , It is specified that the payout abnormal state is canceled when the state in which the game ball is not continuously detected by the payout detection sensor is canceled.

A front door opening sensor 95 is provided on the front surface of the inner frame 13 (see FIG. 2), and the detection result of the front door opening sensor 95 is input to the payout side CPU 92. In this case, when the front door frame 14 is closed with respect to the inner frame 13, the front door opening sensor 95 transmits a closing detection signal to the payout side CPU 92, and the front door frame 14 is open with respect to the inner frame 13. In this case, the front door opening sensor 95 transmits an opening detection signal to the payout side CPU 92. When the payout side CPU 92 identifies that the front door frame 14 is in the closed state when receiving the closing detection signal from the front door opening sensor 95, and receives the opening detection signal from the front door opening sensor 95. It is specified that the front door frame 14 is in the open state. Further, the payout side CPU 92 transmits a front door opening command to the main side CPU 63 at the timing when the front door frame 14 is specified to be in the open state from the closed state, and the front door frame 14 is specified to be in the closed state from the open state. A front door closing command is transmitted to the main CPU 63 at the same timing. The main CPU 63 specifies that the front door frame 14 is in the open state when the front door opening command is received, and specifies that the front door frame 14 is in the closed state when the front door closing command is received.

A main body opening sensor 96 is provided on the front surface of the back pack unit 15 (see FIG. 2), and the detection result of the main body opening sensor 96 is input to the payout side CPU 92. In this case, when the gaming machine main body 12 is closed with respect to the outer frame 11, the main body opening sensor 96 transmits a closing detection signal to the payout side CPU 92, and the gaming machine main body 12 is open with respect to the outer frame 11. In a certain case, the main body open sensor 96 transmits an open detection signal to the payout side CPU 92. The payout side CPU 92 identifies that the gaming machine main body 12 is in the closed state when receiving the closing detection signal from the main body opening sensor 96, and receives the opening detection signal from the main body opening sensor 96. It is specified that the main body 12 is in the open state. Further, the payout side CPU 92 sends a main body opening command to the main CPU 63 at the timing when it is specified that the gaming machine main body 12 has changed from the closed state to the open state, and has specified that the gaming machine main body 12 has changed from the open state to the closed state. The main body closing command is transmitted to the main CPU 63 at the timing. The main CPU 63 specifies that the gaming machine main body 12 is in the open state when the main body opening command is received, and specifies that the gaming machine main body 12 is in the closed state when the main body closing command is received.

The timer interrupt process executed by the payout side CPU 92 will be described with reference to the time chart of FIG. The timer interrupt process is repeatedly started in a predetermined cycle (for example, 2 msec).

First, the full tank process is executed (step S401). In the full tank processing, as described above, it is specified whether or not the tank is full based on the detection result of the full tank detection sensor, and if the tank is full, the payout of the game ball is stopped. Is executed, and a command indicating that the tank is full is transmitted to the main CPU 63. Further, when the full tank state is canceled, a process for enabling the payout of the game ball is executed, and a command indicating that the full tank state is canceled is transmitted to the main CPU 63.

After that, the ball unnecessary process is executed (step S402). In the ball-free process, as described above, it is specified whether or not the ball is in a ball-free state based on the detection result of the ball-free detection sensor, and if the ball is in a ball-free state, a process for stopping the payout of the game ball is performed. At the same time as executing, a command indicating that the ball is not in a state is transmitted to the main CPU 63. Further, when the ballless state is released, a process for enabling the payout of the game ball is executed, and a command indicating that the ballless state is released is transmitted to the main CPU 63.

After that, the payout abnormality monitoring process is executed (step S403). In the payout abnormality monitoring process, as described above, whether or not the payout is abnormal is specified based on the detection result of the payout detection sensor, and if the payout is abnormal, the payout of the game ball is stopped. At the same time, a command indicating that the payout is abnormal is transmitted to the main CPU 63. Further, when the payout abnormal state is canceled, a process for enabling the payout of the game ball is executed, and a command indicating that the payout abnormal state is canceled is transmitted to the main CPU 63.

After that, the front door opening monitoring process is executed (step S404). In the front door opening monitoring process, as described above, whether or not the front door frame 14 is in the open state is specified based on the detection result of the front door open sensor 95, and if the front door frame 14 is in the open state, the front door frame 14 is in the open state. A process of stopping the payout of the game ball is executed, and a front door opening command is transmitted to the main CPU 63. Further, when the front door frame 14 is closed, a process for enabling the payout of the game ball is executed, and a front door closing command is transmitted to the main CPU 63.

After that, the main body opening monitoring process is executed (step S405). In the main body open monitoring process, as described above, whether or not the game machine main body 12 is in the open state is specified based on the detection result of the main body open sensor 96, and if the game machine main body 12 is in the open state, the game ball. While executing the process of stopping the payout, the main body release command is transmitted to the main CPU 63. Further, when the gaming machine main body 12 is closed, a process for enabling the payout of the gaming ball is executed, and a main body closing command is transmitted to the main CPU 63.

After that, the command reading process is executed (step S406). In the command reading process, a process of reading the prize ball command transmitted by the main CPU 63 is executed. Then, the prize ball command is stored in the payout side RAM 94. Then, after executing the prize ball setting process for adding the number corresponding to the received prize ball command to the unpaid prize ball number information in the payout side RAM 94 (step S407), the game ball is paid out by the payout device 76. The payout control process for controlling the execution of the above is executed (step S408). In the payout control process, when the unpaid prize ball number information stored in the payout side RAM 94 is a value of 1 or more, the payout device 76 is driven and controlled, and one game ball is detected by the payout detection sensor. If so, the value of the prize ball number information is subtracted by 1. Then, when the value of the prize ball number information becomes "0", the drive control of the payout device 76 is stopped. After that, the external information setting process for controlling the start and end of the output of the external signal according to the processing result of the various processes executed in the timer interrupt process this time is executed (step S409).

<Configuration for external output to Hall Computer HC>
Next, a configuration for externally outputting information from the pachinko machine 10 to the hall computer HC provided in the game hall will be described.

As shown in FIG. 2, the back pack unit 15 is provided with an external terminal board 97. The external terminal board 97 is provided with a large number of external terminals, and some of the external terminals are electrically connected to the main CPU 63 and some of the external terminals. A plurality of external terminals are electrically connected to the payout side CPU 92. Since each of the main CPU 63 and the payout side CPU 92 is electrically connected to the external terminal board 97 in this way, as shown in FIG. 15, the main side CPU 63 and the payout side CPU 92 externally send information to the hall computer HC. It is possible to output.

One external terminal of the external terminal board 97 is electrically connected to the front door opening sensor 95, and one external terminal of the external terminal board 97 is electrically connected to the main body opening sensor 96. In detail about the configuration of this electrical connection, a signal relay board 98 is provided at an intermediate position of the signal path from the front door opening sensor 95 to the payout side CPU 92. The signal relay board 98 is provided with a branch path SL2 branched from the signal path SL1 from the front door opening sensor 95 toward the payout side CPU 92. The branch path SL2 is connected to an external terminal for opening the front door in the external terminal board 97. Therefore, the electric signal corresponding to the detection result in the front door opening sensor 95 is input not only to the payout side CPU 92 but also to the external terminal for opening the front door in the external terminal board 97. This makes it possible to externally output a signal indicating whether or not the front door frame 14 is in the open state to the hall computer HC without the control of the payout side CPU 92.

Regarding the main body open sensor 96 in detail, the signal relay board 98 is provided with a branch path SL4 branched from the signal path SL3 from the main body open sensor 96 toward the payout side CPU 92. The branch path SL4 is connected to an external terminal for opening the main body of the external terminal board 97. Therefore, the electric signal corresponding to the detection result of the main body opening sensor 96 is input not only to the payout side CPU 92 but also to the external terminal for opening the main body of the external terminal board 97. This makes it possible to externally output a signal indicating whether or not the gaming machine main body 12 is in the open state to the hall computer HC without the control of the payout side CPU 92.

Next, the contents of the information output externally from the main CPU 63 and the payout side CPU 92 to the hall computer HC will be described. First, the contents of the information output externally from the main CPU 63 to the hall computer HC will be described.

The main CPU 63 sets the output of information to each external terminal assigned to the main CPU 63 on the external terminal board 97 in the external information setting process (step S218) in the timer interrupt process (FIG. 12). As the information output from the main CPU 63 to the external terminal board 97, the information indicating that the opening / closing execution mode is in progress, the information indicating that the winning / failing lottery mode is in the high probability mode, and one game round are completed. Information indicating that, and a predetermined number (for example, 100) of game balls are sent from the game area PA through any of the out port 24a, the general winning port 31, the special electric winning device 32, the first operating port 33, and the second operating port 34. Information indicating that the ball has been discharged, information indicating that the game ball has entered the first operating port 33, and information indicating that the game ball has entered the second operating port 34 are included. ..

The payout side CPU 92 sets the output of information to each external terminal assigned to the payout side CPU 92 on the external terminal board 97 in the external information setting process (step S409) in the timer interrupt process (FIG. 16). The information output from the payout side CPU 92 to the external terminal board 97 includes information indicating that 10 game balls have been paid out.

In the hall computer HC, it is possible to grasp the execution mode of paying out the game ball in the pachinko machine 10 according to various information received from the pachinko machine 10 through the external terminal board 97. for example,
-The payout rate, which is the ratio of the number of game balls to be paid out until 100 game balls are ejected from the game area PA of the pachinko machine 10. Rate (hereinafter, this ball output rate is referred to as "B")
-The ball ejection rate in the open / close execution mode-The ball ejection rate in the high probability mode-The number of game times executed until 100 game balls are ejected from the game area PA of the pachinko machine 10 (hereinafter, this ratio is referred to as "this ratio". S ")
BS × "Number of prize balls for winning prizes in the first operating port 33 and the second operating port 34"
-The number of game balls entering the first operating port 33 generated until 100 game balls are discharged from the game area PA of the pachinko machine 10 (hereinafter, this ratio is referred to as "S1").
-The number of game balls entering the second operating port 34, which was generated until 100 game balls were ejected from the game area PA of the pachinko machine 10, (hereinafter, this ratio is referred to as "S2").
B- (S1 x "number of prize balls for winning the first operating port 33" + S2 x "number of prize balls for winning the second operating port 34")
Etc. are calculated. This makes it possible to manage the entry mode of the game ball in the game area PA of the pachinko machine 10 in the hall computer HC. The number of prize balls is the number of game balls to be paid out when one game ball enters the corresponding entry portion.

<Structure for managing the winning mode of the game ball>
Next, a configuration for managing the winning mode of the game ball by using the management IC 66 will be described. First, the electrical configuration of the management IC 66 will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG.

As described above, the MPU 62 of the main control device 60 includes a main CPU 63, a main ROM 64, a main RAM 65, and a management IC 66. In addition to these, the MPU 62 also includes an I / F 101 and a reading terminal 102.

The I / F 101 is an interface for transmitting and receiving signals to and from an external device of the MPU 62. The I / F 101 is electrically connected to the main CPU 63 via the internal bus 103. The detection results from the sensors such as the ball entry detection sensors 42a to 49a and the commands from the payout side CPU 92 are input to the MPU 62 through the input port of the I / F 101, and based on the input detection results and the contents of the commands. As described above, various processes are executed by the main CPU 63. Further, when a signal is output to a device such as a drive unit 32b for special electric power as a result of executing various processes on the main CPU 63, the signal output is performed through the output port of the I / F 101 and the main side. When a command is output to the payout side CPU 92 and the voice emission control device 81 as a result of executing various processes in the CPU 63, the command output is performed through the output port of the I / F 101.

The reading terminal 102 is a terminal for electrically connecting a reading device, which is an external device of the pachinko machine 10, to the MPU 62, and is provided so that the connection terminal portion is exposed on the surface of the MPU 62. .. However, as described above, the main control board 61 on which the MPU 62 is mounted is housed in the board box 60a, and the reading terminal 102 faces the wall portion of the board box 60a so as not to be exposed to the outside of the main control device 60. ing. Therefore, in order to electrically connect the reading device to the reading terminal 102, it is necessary to open the board box 60a to expose the MPU 62. This makes it possible to prevent the reading device from being illegally electrically connected to the reading terminal 102. The substrate box 60a is not limited to this, and the substrate box 60a is formed with an opening for exposing the reading terminal 102 to the outside of the main control device 60, so that the substrate box 60a can be read without being damaged. The configuration may be such that the reading device can be electrically connected to the terminal 102.

The management IC 66 includes a management side I / F 111, a management side CPU 112, a management side ROM 113, a management side RAM 114, an RTC 115, a correspondence-related memory 116, and a history memory 117. Each of these devices is connected so as to be capable of bidirectional communication through an internal bus 66a provided in the management IC 66.

The management side I / F 111 receives various signals from the main CPU 63 via the signal path group 118 for unidirectional communication built in the MPU 62, and also receives the signal path group 119 for unidirectional communication built in the MPU 62. It is an interface for transmitting various signals to the reading terminal 102 via the reading terminal 102. Various signals from the main CPU 63 are input to the input port of the management side I / F 111, and various signals to the reading terminal 102 are output from the output port of the management side I / F 111. The main CPU 63 is electrically connected to the reading terminal 102 via the signal path group 120 for bidirectional communication built in the MPU 62.

The management side CPU 112 is an arithmetic processing unit including a control unit and an arithmetic unit. The management side ROM 113 is a memory (that is, a non-volatile storage means) that does not require external power supply for storage retention such as a NOR type flash memory and a NAND type flash memory, and is used only for reading. The management side ROM 113 stores various control programs and fixed value data executed by the management side CPU 112. The management-side RAM 114 is a memory (that is, a volatile storage means) that requires external power supply for storage retention such as SRAM and DRAM, and is used for both reading and writing. The management side RAM 114 can be randomly accessed, and the time required for reading is faster than that of the management side ROM 113 when compared with the same data capacity. The management side RAM 114 temporarily stores various data and the like for the execution of the control program stored in the management side ROM 113.

The RTC 115 is a real-time clock, and has a configuration capable of constantly measuring date information and time information, and outputting the measured date information and time information according to an instruction from the management side CPU 112. The RTC 115 is provided with a backup power supply, and it is possible to measure the date information and the time information even while the power of the pachinko machine 10 is cut off.

The correspondence memory 116 is a memory (that is, volatile storage means) that requires external power supply for storage retention such as SRAM and DRAM, and is used for both reading and writing. The correspondence memory 116 stores information on the correspondence between the buffers 122a to 122p provided in the input port 121 of the management side I / F 111 and the types of signals input to the buffers 122a to 122p. It is used for. The details of the contents of the correspondence memory 116 will be described later.

The history memory 117 is a memory (that is, a non-volatile storage means) such as a NOR type flash memory and a NAND type flash memory that does not require external power supply for storage retention, and is used for both reading and writing. The history memory 117 is used to store information regarding the entry of a game ball received from the main CPU 63 through the management side I / F 111. The details of the contents of the history memory 117 will be described later.

Next, the configuration of the input port 121 provided on the management side I / F 111 will be described. FIG. 18 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the configuration of the input port 121 of the management side I / F 111.

The input port 121 is provided with a plurality of buffers 122a to 122p. Specifically, the first to 16th buffers 122a to 122p are provided. One type of signal can be input to each of the first to 16th buffers 122a to 122p through the signal paths 118a to 118p, and each of the first to 16th buffers 122a to 122p is an input target signal. When is at the LOW level, the information of "0" is stored as the first data, and when the signal to be input is at the HI level, the information of "1" is stored as the second data. The relationship between these LOW and HI and the first data and the second data may be reversed.

A first signal corresponding to the detection result of the first winning opening detection sensor 42a is input to the first buffer 122a. In this case, the main CPU 63 outputs a LOW level first signal when a new game ball is not detected by the first winning opening detection sensor 42a, and one game is played by the first winning opening detection sensor 42a. When a sphere is detected, a first signal of HI level is output for a specific period. This specific period is a period sufficient for the management side CPU 112 to specify that the first signal of the HI level is input to the first buffer 122a.

A second signal corresponding to the detection result of the second winning opening detection sensor 43a is input to the second buffer 122b. In this case, the main CPU 63 outputs a LOW level second signal when a new game ball is not detected by the second winning opening detection sensor 43a, and one game is played by the second winning opening detection sensor 43a. When a sphere is detected, a second signal of HI level is output for a specific period. This specific period is a period sufficient for the management side CPU 112 to specify that the second signal of the HI level is input to the second buffer 122b.

A third signal corresponding to the detection result of the third winning opening detection sensor 44a is input to the third buffer 122c. In this case, the main CPU 63 outputs a LOW level third signal when a new game ball is not detected by the third winning opening detection sensor 44a, and one game is played by the third winning opening detection sensor 44a. When a sphere is detected, a third signal of HI level is output for a specific period. This specific period is a period sufficient for the management side CPU 112 to specify that the HI level third signal is input to the third buffer 122c.

A fourth signal corresponding to the detection result of the special electric detection sensor 45a is input to the fourth buffer 122d. In this case, the main CPU 63 outputs a LOW level fourth signal when a new game ball is not detected by the special electric detection sensor 45a, and when one game ball is detected by the special electric detection sensor 45a. The HI level fourth signal is output over a specific period. This specific period is a period sufficient for the management side CPU 112 to specify that the HI level fourth signal is input to the fourth buffer 122d.

A fifth signal corresponding to the detection result of the first actuating port detection sensor 46a is input to the fifth buffer 122e. In this case, the main CPU 63 outputs a LOW level fifth signal when a new game ball is not detected by the first operating port detection sensor 46a, and one game is played by the first operating port detection sensor 46a. When a sphere is detected, a fifth signal of HI level is output for a specific period. This specific period is a period sufficient for the management side CPU 112 to specify that the HI level fifth signal is input to the fifth buffer 122e.

A sixth signal corresponding to the detection result of the second actuating port detection sensor 47a is input to the sixth buffer 122f. In this case, the main CPU 63 outputs a LOW level sixth signal when a new game ball is not detected by the second operating port detection sensor 47a, and one game is played by the second operating port detection sensor 47a. When a sphere is detected, a HI level sixth signal is output over a specific period. This specific period is a period sufficient for the management side CPU 112 to specify that the HI level sixth signal is input to the sixth buffer 122f.

A seventh signal corresponding to the detection result of the out port detection sensor 48a is input to the seventh buffer 122g. In this case, the main CPU 63 outputs a LOW level 7th signal when a new game ball is not detected by the out port detection sensor 48a, and one game ball is detected by the out port detection sensor 48a. In this case, the HI level 7th signal is output over a specific period. This specific period is sufficient for the management CPU 112 to specify that the HI level 7th signal is input to the 7th buffer 122g.

An eighth signal corresponding to whether or not the opening / closing execution mode is in progress is input to the eighth buffer 122h. In this case, the main CPU 63 continuously outputs the LOW level 8th signal when it is not in the open / close execution mode, and continuously outputs the HI level 8th signal when it is in the open / close execution mode.

A ninth signal corresponding to whether or not the high probability mode is in progress is input to the ninth buffer 122i. In this case, the main CPU 63 continuously outputs the LOW level 9th signal when the mode is not in the high probability mode, and continuously outputs the HI level 9th signal in the situation where the high probability mode is used.

A tenth signal corresponding to whether or not the front door frame 14 is open is input to the tenth buffer 122j. In this case, the main CPU 63 continuously outputs the LOW level 10th signal when the front door frame 14 is closed, and continues the HI level 10th signal when the front door frame 14 is open. And output.

In the 16th buffer 122p, an output instruction signal for causing the management CPU 112 to recognize the opportunity to output the history information stored in the history memory 117 to the reading terminal 102 is input. In this case, the main CPU 63 outputs a LOW level output instruction signal when it is not necessary to output history information, and outputs an HI level output instruction signal over a specific period when it is necessary to output history information. do. This specific period is a period sufficient for the management side CPU 112 to specify that the HI level output instruction signal is input to the 16th buffer 122p.

Although the 11th buffer 122k, the 12th buffer 122l, the 13th buffer 122m, the 14th buffer 122n, and the 15th buffer 122o can input the signal from the main CPU 63, the normal signal is not input in the pachinko machine 10. It is blank. As described above, as the input port 121 of the management side I / F 111, the pachinko machine 10 is provided with a larger number of buffers 122a to 122p than the types of signals output from the main CPU 63 to the management IC 66. The management IC 66 can be diverted to a model different from the pachinko machine 10. This makes it possible to increase the versatility of the management IC 66. Incidentally, signal paths 118a to 118p are formed between the main CPU 63 and each of the first to 16th buffers 122a to 122p so as to have a one-to-one correspondence with the first to 16th buffers 122a to 122p. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the signal paths 118k to 118o may not be formed between the buffers 122k to 122o to be blanked.

It is determined at the design stage of the management IC 66 that the output instruction signal is input to the 16th buffer 122p in the input port 121 of the management side I / F 111, and the management side CPU 112 does not receive an instruction from the main side CPU 63. Can specify that the output instruction signal is input to the 16th buffer 122p. On the other hand, what kind of signal is input to the first to fifteenth buffers 122a to 122o is not determined at the design stage of the management IC 66, and the type of these signals receives an instruction from the main CPU 63. This is specified by the management side CPU 112. The specification of these signal types in the management side CPU 112 will be described in detail later, but when control is started in the main side CPU 63 and the management side CPU 112 with the supply of the operating power to the MPU 62, the main side CPU 63 transfers to the management side CPU 112. This is done by sending a type identification command. In this case, the information on the types of various signals provided by the type identification command is stored in the corresponding memory 116, and when the management side CPU 112 specifies the types of various signals in a situation where the operating power is supplied. The information stored in the correspondence memory 116 is referred to.

FIG. 19 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the configuration of the correspondence memory 116. The correspondence-related memory 116 has the first to fifteenth correspondence-related areas 123a to 123o having a one-to-one correspondence with the first to fifteenth buffers 122a to 122o provided in the input port 121 of the management side I / F 111. It is provided.

In the first correspondence area 123a, information indicating that the general winning opening 31 is stored is stored as information for the management side CPU 112 to specify the type of the signal input to the first buffer 122a. Further, in the first correspondence area 123a, along with the information indicating that the general winning opening 31 is used, the information on the number of gaming balls (10) to be paid out when one gaming ball enters the general winning opening 31 is also provided. Stored. In the second correspondence area 123b, information indicating that the general winning opening 31 is stored is stored as information for the management side CPU 112 to specify the type of the signal input to the second buffer 122b. Further, in the second correspondence area 123b, along with the information indicating that the general winning opening 31 is used, the information on the number of gaming balls (10) to be paid out when one gaming ball enters the general winning opening 31 is also provided. Stored. In the third correspondence area 123c, information indicating that the general winning opening 31 is stored is stored as information for the management side CPU 112 to specify the type of the signal input to the third buffer 122c. Further, in the third correspondence area 123c, along with the information indicating that the general winning opening 31 is used, the information on the number of gaming balls (10) to be paid out when one playing ball enters the general winning opening 31 is also provided. Stored.

In the fourth correspondence area 123d, information indicating that the special electric winning device 32 is stored is stored as information for the management side CPU 112 to specify the type of the signal input to the fourth buffer 122d. Further, in the fourth correspondence area 123d, along with the information indicating that the special electric winning device 32 is used, the information on the number of gaming balls (15) to be paid out when one gaming ball enters the special electric winning device 32 is also provided. Stored. In the fifth correspondence area 123e, information indicating that the first operating port 33 is stored is stored as information for the management side CPU 112 to specify the type of the signal input to the fifth buffer 122e. Further, in the fifth correspondence area 123e, information indicating that the first operating port 33 is provided and information on the number of game balls to be paid out when one game ball enters the first operating port 33 (one). ) Is also stored. In the sixth correspondence area 123f, information indicating that the second operating port 34 is stored is stored as information for the management side CPU 112 to specify the type of the signal input to the sixth buffer 122f. Further, in the sixth correspondence area 123f, information indicating that the second operating port 34 is provided and information on the number of game balls to be paid out when one game ball enters the second operating port 34 (one). ) Is also stored. In the seventh correspondence area 123g, information indicating that the out port 24a is stored is stored as information for the management side CPU 112 to specify the type of the signal input to the seventh buffer 122g.

In the eighth correspondence area 123h, information indicating that the open / close execution mode is set is stored as information for the management side CPU 112 to specify the type of the signal input to the eighth buffer 122h. In the ninth correspondence area 123i, information indicating that the mode is high probability is stored as information for the management side CPU 112 to specify the type of the signal input to the ninth buffer 122i. In the tenth correspondence area 123j, information indicating that the front door frame 14 is stored is stored as information for the management side CPU 112 to specify the type of the signal input to the tenth buffer 122j.

In the eleventh correspondence area 123k, as information for specifying the type of the signal input to the eleventh buffer 122k by the management side CPU 112, information indicating that the blank does not correspond to any of them is stored. In the twelfth correspondence area 123l, as information for specifying the type of the signal input to the twelfth buffer 122l by the management side CPU 112, information indicating that the blank does not correspond to any of them is stored. In the thirteenth correspondence area 123m, as information for specifying the type of the signal input to the thirteenth buffer 122m by the management side CPU 112, information indicating that the blank does not correspond to any of them is stored. In the 14th correspondence area 123n, as information for specifying the type of the signal input to the 14th buffer 122n by the management side CPU 112, information indicating that the blank does not correspond to any of them is stored. The fifteenth correspondence area 123o stores information indicating that the blank does not correspond to any of the information for specifying the type of the signal input to the fifteenth buffer 122o by the management side CPU 112.

As described above, what kind of signal is input to the first to fifteenth buffers 122a to 122o can be specified by the management side CPU 112 by receiving an instruction from the main side CPU 63. , The management IC 66 can be diverted to a model different from the pachinko machine 10. This makes it possible to increase the versatility of the management IC 66.

Further, each time the signals corresponding to the storage of the history information are output to the first to fifteenth buffers 122a to 122o, the information for recognizing the signal type is not output, but the signal type is recognized in advance. Information for specifying the type of signal input to the first to fifteenth buffers 122a to 122o based on the output information is stored in the correspondence memory 116 by the management side CPU 112. It is a configuration. As a result, as compared with the configuration in which the information for recognizing the type of the signal is output to the first to fifteenth buffers 122a to 122o each time the signal corresponding to the storage of the history information is output, the signal is mainly output each time. It is possible to suppress the amount of information output from the side CPU 63 to the management side CPU 112.

Further, the management side CPU 112 outputs information for specifying the type of the signal input to the first to fifteenth buffers 122a to 122o at the start of supply of the operating power. Thereby, in the situation where the game is started by the pachinko machine 10, the type of the signal input to the first to fifteenth buffers 122a to 122o can be specified by the management side CPU 112.

Further, the information setting that the output instruction signal is input to the 16th buffer 122p is performed at the design stage of the management IC 66. As a result, the type of signal input to the 16th buffer 122p is specified for the output instruction signal that is surely used not only in this pachinko machine 10 but also in other types of pachinko machines that use the management IC 66. It is possible to omit the processing for this. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the processing load of the processing for specifying the type of the signal.

Next, the history memory 117 of the management IC 66 will be described. FIG. 20 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the configuration of the history memory 117.

The history memory 117 is provided with a history area 124 for sequentially storing history information. In the history area 124, a plurality of pointer information is set in sequence, and a history information storage area 125 is set in which each pointer information is associated with each other on a one-to-one basis. The history information storage area 125 can store a combination of RTC information and correspondence information. In this case, each history information storage area 125 has a data capacity of 2 bytes, and a data capacity of 1 byte is allocated as an area for storing RTC information, and as an area for storing correspondence information. One byte of data capacity is allocated. When it becomes necessary to store the correspondence information according to the signal input to the first to fifteenth buffers 122a to 122o (actually, the first to tenth buffers 122a to 122j of the pachinko machine 10). First, the date information and time information measured in the current RTC 115 are stored in the area for storing the RTC information of the history information storage area 125 corresponding to the pointer information to be written at the current time. After that, the correspondence information corresponding to the buffers 122a to 122o that triggered the information storage this time is read from the correspondence areas 123a to 123o corresponding to the buffers 122a to 122o in the correspondence memory 116, and the read correspondence information is read. Is stored in the area for storing the correspondence information of the history information storage area 125 corresponding to the pointer information currently being written.

Specifically, regarding the correspondence information stored in the history information storage area 125, signals corresponding to the detection results of the ball entry detection sensors 42a to 48a are input to the first to seventh buffers 122a to 122g as described above. Therefore, the information corresponding to the types of the ball entry detection sensors 42a to 48a is stored in the first to seventh correspondence relation areas 123a to 123g in the correspondence relation memory 116. More specifically, the information corresponding to the type of the ball entry unit corresponding to each of the ball entry detection sensors 42a to 48a is stored in the first to seventh correspondence relation areas 123a to 123g. In the pachinko machine 10, as described above, since the first to third winning opening detection sensors 42a to 44a all detect the game ball that has entered the general winning opening 31, these first to third winning openings. Information indicating that each of the first to third correspondence areas 123a to 123c corresponding to the detection sensors 42a to 44a is the general winning opening 31 is stored. Further, the fourth correspondence area 123d stores information indicating that the special electric winning device 32 is used, and the fifth correspondence area 123e stores information indicating that the first operating port 33 is used. , The sixth correspondence area 123f stores information indicating that it is the second operating port 34, and the seventh correspondence area 123g stores information indicating that it is the out port 24a. When the buffers 122a to 122o that triggered the information storage this time are any of the first to seventh buffers 122a to 122g, the information on the type of the ball entry portion corresponding to the buffers 122a to 122g is the first to the first. It is read from any of the seventh correspondence areas 123a to 123g, and the read information on the type of the ball entry portion is stored as it is in the area for storing the correspondence information in the history information storage area 125.

On the other hand, the eighth buffer 122h is input with a signal indicating whether or not it is in the open / close execution mode, the ninth buffer 122i is input with a signal indicating whether or not it is in the high probability mode, and the tenth buffer 122j is before. A signal indicating whether or not the door frame 14 is open is input. Therefore, the 8th correspondence area 123h stores the information indicating that the open / close execution mode is set, the 9th correspondence area 123i stores the information indicating the high probability mode, and the 10th correspondence area 123j Information indicating that the front door frame 14 is stored is stored in the.

As described above, the main CPU 63 continuously outputs the LOW level 8th signal when it is not in the open / close execution mode, and continuously outputs the HI level 8th signal when it is in the open / close execution mode. The side CPU 112 specifies that the open / close execution mode has started when the eighth signal changes from the LOW level to the HI level, and specifies that the open / close execution mode has ended when the eighth signal changes from the HI level to the LOW level. It becomes possible. Then, in both the case where the eighth signal changes from the LOW level to the HI level and the case where the eighth signal changes from the HI level to the LOW level, the management side CPU 112 generates an opportunity to store the correspondence information in the history information storage area 125. Identify that you did. That is, when the 8th signal changes from the LOW level to the HI level, the history information storage area 125 includes not only the information indicating that the open / closed execution mode is read from the 8th correspondence area 123h but also the start information. Store in the area for storing the correspondence information of. Further, when the 8th signal changes from the HI level to the LOW level, the history information storage area 125 includes not only the information indicating that the open / close execution mode is read from the 8th correspondence area 123h but also the end information. Store in the area for storing the correspondence information of.

As described above, the main CPU 63 continuously outputs the LOW level 9th signal in a situation other than the high probability mode, and continuously outputs a HI level 9th signal in a situation in the high probability mode. The side CPU 112 identifies that the high probability mode was started when the 9th signal changed from the LOW level to the HI level, and specified that the high probability mode ended when the 9th signal changed from the HI level to the LOW level. It becomes possible. Then, in both the case where the ninth signal changes from the LOW level to the HI level and the case where the ninth signal changes from the HI level to the LOW level, the management side CPU 112 generates an opportunity to store the correspondence information in the history information storage area 125. Identify that you did. That is, when the 9th signal changes from the LOW level to the HI level, the history information storage area 125 includes not only the information indicating that the mode is high probability mode read from the 9th correspondence area 123i but also the start information. Store in the area for storing the correspondence information of. Further, when the 9th signal changes from the HI level to the LOW level, the history information storage area 125 includes not only the information indicating that the mode is high probability mode read from the 9th correspondence area 123i but also the end information. Store in the area for storing the correspondence information of.

As described above, the main CPU 63 continuously outputs the LOW level 10th signal when the front door frame 14 is closed, and outputs the HI level 10th signal when the front door frame 14 is open. In order to continuously output, the management side CPU 112 specifies that the front door frame 14 is opened when the 10th signal changes from the LOW level to the HI level, and when the 10th signal changes from the HI level to the LOW level. Can identify that the front door frame 14 is closed. Then, in both the case where the tenth signal changes from the LOW level to the HI level and the case where the HI level changes to the LOW level, the management side CPU 112 generates an opportunity to store the correspondence information in the history information storage area 125. Identify that you did. That is, when the tenth signal changes from the LOW level to the HI level, the history information is stored together with not only the information indicating that the front door frame 14 is read from the tenth correspondence area 123j but also the opening start information. It is stored in the area for storing the correspondence information of the area 125. Further, when the tenth signal changes from the HI level to the LOW level, the history information is stored together with not only the information indicating that the front door frame 14 is read from the tenth correspondence area 123j but also the opening end information. It is stored in the area for storing the correspondence information of the area 125.

The history information storage area 125 can store all the history information generated during the 10 consecutive business days in which the launch of the game ball in the pachinko machine 10 is continued from the opening to the closing of the store. It is provided for a few minutes. For example, if history information is generated 60,000 times a day, more than 600,000 history information storage areas 125 are provided. Thereby, all the history information can be stored and held in the history memory 117 for at least 10 days.

The history memory 117 is provided with a pointer area 126 in addition to the history area 124. In the pointer area 126, information for specifying the pointer information currently to be written in the history memory 117 by the management side CPU 112 is stored. Specifically, at the shipping stage of the pachinko machine 10, information for designating the pointer information of "0" as a writing target is set in the pointer area 126. Then, every time one history information is newly stored in the history information storage area 125, the information in the pointer area 126 is updated so that the value of the pointer information to be written is incremented by 1. When the pointer information in the last order is the writing target and the history information is stored in the history information storage area 125 corresponding to the pointer information in the last order, the pointer information of "0" is the writing target. The information in the area 126 is updated. As a result, when the number of history information that can be stored is exceeded and an opportunity to store the history information occurs, the new history information is overwritten in order from the history information storage area 125 in which the old history information is stored. Become.

Further, when the history information is read from the history memory 117 by the reading device, all the history information storage areas 125 are cleared to "0", and the pointer information of "0" is to be written. The information in the pointer area 126 is updated. This makes it possible to prevent the history information that was once read from being read again.

Next, a specific processing configuration for managing the winning mode of the game ball by using the management IC 66 will be described. First, a processing configuration for storing information on the correspondence between the first to fifteenth buffers 122a to 122o provided in the input port 121 of the management side I / F 111 and the signal type in the correspondence memory 116 will be described. FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing a recognition process executed by the main CPU 63. The recognition process is executed in step S110 in the main process (FIG. 11).

First, "15" is set in the recognition output counter provided in the main RAM 65 (step S501). The recognition output counter determines the remaining number of times of information output required for the management side CPU 112 to recognize which type of signal each buffer 122a to 122p of the input port 121 on the management side I / F 111 corresponds to. It is a counter for specifying by the main CPU 63. As described above, 15 of the 1st to 15th buffers 122a to 122o are the recognition targets of the signal type, so "15" is set in the recognition output counter.

After that, the output process of the identification start command is executed (step S502). The main CPU 63 outputs various commands to the management CPU 112 in order to make the management CPU 112 recognize which type of signal the first to fifteenth buffers 122a to 122o correspond to. In outputting this command, the first to eighth signals input to the first to eighth buffers 122a to 122h are used. That is, the first to fifteenth buffers 122a are used by using the first to eighth signals (that is, the first to eighth signal paths 118a to 118h) used to instruct the management side CPU 112 to store the history information. A command output is performed to make the management CPU 112 recognize which type of signal the ~ 122o corresponds to. As a result, the number of signal paths can be reduced as compared with the configuration in which the signal paths for outputting the command are provided separately from the signal paths 118a to 118p for outputting signals to the first to 16th buffers 122a to 122p. It becomes possible to simplify the configuration. The identification start command has an 8-bit data capacity, and the data of each bit is input to the first to eighth buffers 122a to 122h as the first to eighth signals, respectively. Further, in the output processing of the identification start command, the output state of the ninth signal is switched to the HI level at the timing when the output of the identification start command is started in order to make the management CPU 112 recognize that the new command has been transmitted. Further, the output period of the identification start command and the period for maintaining the output state of the 9th signal at the HI level are set to a period sufficient for the management side CPU 112 to recognize the output state of the identification start command and the 9th signal. Has been done. Upon receiving the identification start command, the management CPU 112 should start the process for storing the information on the correspondence between the first to fifteenth buffers 122a to 122o and the signal type in the correspondence memory 116. Identify.

After that, the type identification command corresponding to the current value of the recognition output counter of the main RAM 65 is read from the main ROM 64 (step S503). In this case, the first buffer 122a corresponds to the first to fifteenth buffers 122a to 122o so that the first buffer 122a is the signal type setting target first, and then the n + 1th buffer is the signal type setting target next to the nth buffer. The recognition setting of the signal type to be performed is performed. Therefore, if the recognition output counter is "15" to "13", the general winning opening 31 and the type identification command indicating the number of prize balls are read, and if the recognition output counter is "12", the special electric prize is won. Read the type identification command indicating that it is the device 32 and the number of prize balls, and if the recognition output counter is "11", read the type identification command indicating that it is the first operating port 33 and the number of prize balls. If the recognition output counter is "10", it means that it is the second operating port 34, and if the recognition output counter is "9", it means that it is the out port 24a. Read the type identification command shown, read the type identification command indicating that it is in the open / close execution mode if the recognition output counter is "8", and indicate that it is in the high probability mode if the recognition output counter is "7". Read the type identification command shown, read the type identification command indicating that it is the front door frame 14 if the recognition output counter is "6", and leave blank if the recognition output counter is "5" to "1". Read the type identification command indicating that there is.

After that, the output processing of the read type identification command is executed (step S504). The type identification command has an 8-bit data capacity similar to the identification start command, and the data of each bit is input to the first to eighth buffers 122a to 122h as the first to eighth signals, respectively. Further, in the output processing of the identification type command, the output state of the ninth signal is switched to the HI level at the timing when the output of the identification type command is started in order to make the management side CPU 112 recognize that the new command has been transmitted. Further, the output period of the identification type command and the period for maintaining the output state of the 9th signal at the HI level are set to a period sufficient for the management side CPU 112 to recognize the output state of the identification type command and the 9th signal. Has been done. By receiving the identification type command, the management CPU 112 corresponds to the identification type command in the corresponding relational areas 123a to 123o corresponding to the buffers to be set this time among the first to fifteenth buffers 122a to 122o. Store information to be used.

After that, the value of the recognition output counter of the main RAM 65 is subtracted by 1 (step S505), and it is determined whether or not the value of the recognition output counter after the 1 subtraction is "0" (step S506). When the value of the recognition output counter is 1 or more (step S506: NO), the process for outputting the type identification command corresponding to the value of the recognition output counter after 1 subtraction is executed (step S503 and). Step S504).

On the other hand, when the value of the recognition output counter is "0" (step S506: YES), the output process of the identification end command is executed (step S507). The identification end command has an 8-bit data capacity, and the data of each bit is input to the first to eighth buffers 122a to 122h as the first to eighth signals, respectively. Further, in the output processing of the identification end command, the output state of the ninth signal is switched to the HI level at the timing when the output of the identification end command is started in order to make the management CPU 112 recognize that the new command has been transmitted. Further, the output period of the identification end command and the period for maintaining the output state of the 9th signal at the HI level are set to a period sufficient for the management side CPU 112 to recognize the output state of the identification end command and the 9th signal. Has been done. By receiving the identification end command, the management CPU 112 specifies that the process for storing the information on the correspondence between the first to fifteenth buffers 122a to 122o and the signal type in the correspondence memory 116 is completed. do.

Next, the management process executed by the management side CPU 112 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The management process is started when the supply of the operating power to the management side CPU 112 is started. The processing speed of the management side CPU 112 is faster than the processing speed of the main side CPU 63, and the next timer interrupt processing (FIG. 12) is performed after one timer interrupt processing (FIG. 12) is started in the main side CPU 63. Is started, the combination of the processes after step S606 in the management process is executed 16 times or more.

When the identification start command is received from the main CPU 63 (step S601: YES), the value of the setting target counter provided in the management side RAM 114 is cleared to "0" (step S602). The setting target counter is a counter for the management side CPU 112 to specify the type of the buffers 122a to 122o for which the signal type is set. The first buffer 122a is the signal type setting target first, and then the n + 1th buffer is the signal type setting target after the nth buffer.

After that, on condition that the type identification command is received from the main CPU 63 (step S603: YES), the correspondence setting process is executed (step S604). In the correspondence setting process, the type identification received this time is performed in the correspondence area corresponding to the current value in the setting target counter of the management side RAM 114 among the first to fifteenth correspondence areas 123a to 123o of the correspondence memory 116. Stores information on the signal type set in the command. After that, the value of the setting target counter of the management side RAM 114 is added by 1 (step S605).

When a negative determination is made in step S603, or when the process of step S605 is executed, it is determined whether or not an identification end command has been received from the main CPU 63 (step S606). If the identification end command has not been received (step S606: NO), the process returns to step S603, and on condition that a new type identification command is received from the main CPU 63 (step S603: YES), steps S604 and S605 are performed. Execute the process again.

When the identification end command is received from the main CPU 63 (step S606: YES), the processes of step S607 and step S608 are repeatedly executed. Although the details will be described later in step S607, a history setting process for storing the history information corresponding to the type of the signal received from the main CPU 63 in the history memory 117 is executed. Although the details will be described later in step S608, an external output process for outputting the history information stored in the history memory 117 to the reading terminal 102 is executed.

FIG. 23 is a time chart showing how the correspondence relationship information between the first to fifteenth buffers 122a to 122o and the types of signals input to these buffers 122a to 122o is stored in the correspondence relationship memory 116. FIG. 23A shows a period in which a command is output from the main CPU 63 to the management CPU 112 using the first to eighth signals (that is, the first to eighth signal paths 118a to 118h), and is shown in FIG. 23 (a). b) shows the period during which the output state of the ninth signal is at the HI level, and FIG. 23 (c) shows the types of signals input to the first to fifteenth buffers 122a to 122o and these buffers 122a to 122o. The execution period of the identification state in which the process for identifying the correspondence relationship is executed is shown, and FIG. 23D shows the timing at which the correspondence relationship setting process (step S604) is executed by the management side CPU 112.

When the supply of the operating power to the main CPU 63 and the management CPU 112 is started, the output of the identification start command using the first to eighth signals is started at the timing of t1 as shown in FIG. 23 (a). To. Further, at the timing of t1, the output state of the ninth signal is changed from the LOW level to the HI level as shown in FIG. 23 (b). After that, at the timing of t2 in which the output of the identification start command is continued, the output state of the ninth signal is changed from the HI level to the LOW level as shown in FIG. 23 (b). The management side CPU 112 identifies that the command is transmitted from the main side CPU 63 by confirming that the output state of the ninth signal has been changed from the HI level to the LOW level, and the first to eighth buffers 122a to 122h. By confirming the information in, the content of the command received from the main CPU 63 can be grasped. In this case, since the identification start command has been received, the management side CPU 112 enters the identification state by making an affirmative determination in step S601 of the management process (FIG. 22). After that, at the timing of t3, the output of the identification start command is stopped as shown in FIG. 23 (a).

After that, at the timing of t4, as shown in FIG. 23A, the output of the first type identification command using the first to eighth signals is started. Further, at the timing of t4, the output state of the ninth signal is changed from the LOW level to the HI level as shown in FIG. 23 (b). After that, at the timing of t5, which is the situation where the output of the type identification command is continued, the output state of the ninth signal is changed from the HI level to the LOW level as shown in FIG. 23 (b). The management side CPU 112 identifies that the command has been transmitted from the main side CPU 63 by confirming that the output state of the ninth signal has been changed from the HI level to the LOW level, and the first to eighth buffers 122a to 122h. By checking the information, the content of the command received from the main CPU 63 can be grasped. In this case, since the first type identification command is received, the management side CPU 112 executes the correspondence setting process as shown in FIG. 23 (d) at the timing of t5. In the correspondence relationship setting process, the information indicating that the general winning opening 31 and the information on the number of prize balls are stored in the first correspondence relationship area 123a of the correspondence relationship memory 116. After that, at the timing of t6, the output of the type identification command is stopped as shown in FIG. 23A.

After that, in each of the timing of t7 to t9, the timing of t10 to the timing of t12, the timing of t13 to the timing of t15, and the timing of t16 to the timing of t18, the main timing is the same as the timing of t4 to t6. The management side CPU 112 executes the correspondence setting process corresponding to the type identification command output from the side CPU 63. In this case, the correspondence setting process corresponding to the 15th type identification command is completed from the timing of t16 to the timing of t18.

After that, as shown in FIG. 23A, the output of the identification end command using the first to eighth signals is started at the timing of t19. Further, at the timing of t19, the output state of the ninth signal is changed from the LOW level to the HI level as shown in FIG. 23 (b). After that, at the timing of t20, which is the situation where the output of the identification end command is continued, the output state of the ninth signal is changed from the HI level to the LOW level as shown in FIG. 23 (b). The management side CPU 112 identifies that the command has been transmitted from the main side CPU 63 by confirming that the output state of the ninth signal has been changed from the HI level to the LOW level, and the first to eighth buffers 122a to 122h. By checking the information, the content of the command received from the main CPU 63 can be grasped. In this case, since the identification end command has been received, the identification state of the management side CPU 112 ends at the timing of t20 as shown in FIG. 23 (c). After that, at the timing of t21, the output of the identification end command is stopped as shown in FIG. 23 (a).

In order to instruct the management side CPU 112 to store the history information by making the management side CPU 112 recognize whether or not the command is being output using the ninth signal as described above. Clearly inform the management CPU 112 that the command is being output even if the command is output using the 1st to 8th signals (that is, the 1st to 8th signal paths) to be used. It becomes possible to recognize.

Next, a processing configuration for storing the history information in the history memory 117 will be described. FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing a management output process executed by the main CPU 63. The management output process is executed in step S219 in the timer interrupt process (FIG. 12).

First, "10" is set in the managed target counter provided in the main RAM 65 (step S701). The management target counter specifies whether or not there is a management target that is not a specific target for specifying whether or not the signal output state to the management side CPU 112 should be changed in the current management output process by the main CPU 63. At the same time, it is a counter for the main CPU 63 to specify whether or not the signal output state to the management side CPU 112 should be changed for any management target. The management targets for which the main CPU 63 specifies whether or not the signal output state to the management side CPU 112 should be changed in one management output process are the seven ball entry detection sensors 42a to 48a. There are a total of 10 cases of whether or not the opening / closing execution mode is executed, whether or not the high probability mode is executed, and whether or not the front door frame 14 is opened / closed. Therefore, first, "10" is set in the managed counter.

After that, it is determined whether or not the output state of the signal to the management side CPU 112 for the management target corresponding to the value of the current management target counter is at the HI level (step S702). When it is not the HI level (step S702: NO), by determining whether or not the value of the managed target counter is 4 or more, the managed target corresponding to the value of the managed target counter is 7 ball entry detection sensors 42a. It is specified whether it is any of ~ 48a (step S703).

When an affirmative determination is made in step S703, it is determined whether or not "1" is set in the output flag of the main RAM 65 corresponding to the value of the managed counter (step S704). Specifically, when the value of the managed counter is "10" and corresponds to the first winning opening detection sensor 42a, it is determined whether or not "1" is set in the first output flag. When the value of the managed counter is "9" and corresponds to the second winning opening detection sensor 43a, it is determined whether or not "1" is set in the second output flag, and the value of the managed counter is determined. Is "8" and corresponds to the third winning opening detection sensor 44a, it is determined whether or not "1" is set in the third output flag, and the value of the managed counter is "7". Yes When the special electric detection sensor 45a is supported, it is determined whether or not "1" is set in the fourth output flag, the value of the managed counter is "6", and the first operating port detection sensor 46a. If it corresponds to, it is determined whether or not "1" is set in the fifth output flag, the value of the management target counter is "5", and it corresponds to the second actuating port detection sensor 47a. In that case, it is determined whether or not "1" is set in the 6th output flag, and if the value of the managed counter is "4" and corresponds to the out port 24a, "1" is set in the 7th output flag. It is determined whether or not "1" is set. As already described, these 1st to 7th output flags are set to "1" in the ball entry detection process (FIG. 14).

When "1" is set in the output flag corresponding to the value of the managed counter (step S704: YES), the output state of the signal corresponding to the value of the managed counter among the first to seventh signals is set to the HI level. (Step S705). After that, the output flag corresponding to the value of the managed counter is cleared to "0" (step S706).

When a negative determination is made in step S703, it is determined whether or not an opportunity has occurred to switch the output state of the signal corresponding to the value of the managed counter to the HI level (step S707). Specifically, when the value of the managed counter is "3", it is determined whether or not the transition to the open / close execution mode has occurred, and when the value of the managed counter is "2", it is high. It is determined whether or not the transition to the probability mode has occurred, and when the value of the management target counter is "1", it is determined whether or not the front door frame 14 is in the open state. If an affirmative determination is made in step S707, the output state of the signal corresponding to the value of the managed counter is set to the HI level (step S708).

When an affirmative determination is made in step S702, it is determined whether or not an opportunity has occurred to switch the output state of the signal corresponding to the value of the managed counter to the LOW level (step S709). Specifically, when the value of the management target counter is 4 or more and the current management target is any of the ball entry detection sensors 42a to 48a, the value of the management target counter among the first to seventh signals is used. It is determined whether or not the HI output duration period (specifically, 10 msec) has elapsed since the output state of the corresponding signal was switched from the LOW level to the HI level. This HI output continuation period is set in the management side CPU 112 to be longer than the longest processing interval of the history setting process (step S607) of the management process (FIG. 22), and the output of the signal switched from the LOW level to the HI level is set. It is a period during which the state can be reliably specified by the management side CPU 112. Further, when the value of the managed target counter is "3" and the current managed target is the open / close execution mode, it is determined whether or not the open / close execution mode has ended, and the value of the managed target counter is "2". When the current management target is the high probability mode, it is determined whether or not the high probability mode has ended, and when the value of the management target counter is "1" and the current management target is the front door frame 14. Determines whether or not the front door frame 14 is in the closed state. When an opportunity to switch the output state of the signal corresponding to the value of the managed counter to the LOW level has occurred (step S709: YES), the output state of the signal corresponding to the value of the managed counter is set to the LOW level (step S709: YES). Step S710).

When a negative determination is made in step S704, when the process of step S706 is executed, when a negative determination is made in step S707, when the process of step S708 is executed, when a negative determination is made in step S709, or in step. When the process of S710 is executed, the value of the managed counter of the main RAM 65 is decremented by 1 (step S711). Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the managed target counter after the subtraction of 1 is "0" (step S712). When the value of the management target counter is 1 or more (step S712: NO), the processing after step S702 is executed for the management target corresponding to the value of the new management target counter.

Next, the history setting process executed by the management side CPU 112 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The history setting process is executed in step S607 of the management process (FIG. 22).

First, the number of buffers to be confirmed by the management CPU 112 among the first to fifteenth buffers 122a to 122o is set in the confirmation target counter provided in the management side RAM 114 (step S801). Specifically, the number of correspondence-related areas in the correspondence-related memory 116 in which information other than the information indicating that the correspondence-related areas 123a to 123o are blank is stored is specified and specified. Set the information of the specified number in the confirmation target counter. In the pachinko machine 10, information other than the information indicating that the blank is stored is stored in the first to tenth correspondence related areas 123a to 123j as described above. Therefore, in step S801, "10" is set in the confirmation target counter. do.

After that, it is confirmed whether or not the numerical information stored in the buffer corresponding to the value of the current confirmation target counter among the 1st to 15th buffers 122a to 122o is changed from "0" to "1". Then, it is determined whether or not the output state of the input signal from the main CPU 63 to the buffer is switched from the LOW level to the HI level (step S802). When the value of the confirmation target counter is "n", the nth buffers 122a to 122o are the confirmation targets of the numerical information. For example, if the value of the confirmation target counter is "10", the tenth buffer 122j is the confirmation target of the numerical information, and if the value of the confirmation target counter is "5", the fifth buffer 122e is the confirmation target of the numerical information. ..

If an affirmative determination is made in step S802, the RTC information which is the date information and the time information is read from the RTC 115 (step S803). Then, the writing process to the history memory 117 is executed (step S804). In the writing process, the pointer information of the history area 124 currently being written is specified by referring to the pointer area 126 of the history memory 117, and the pointer information corresponding to the pointer information to be written is specified. The RTC information read in step S803 is written in the history information storage area 125 of the history area 124. Further, the correspondence relation information is read from the correspondence relation areas 123a to 123o corresponding to the value of the current confirmation target counter, and the correspondence relation information is written in the history information storage area 125 corresponding to the pointer information to be written. Further, when the correspondence information is any one of the information indicating that the open / close execution mode is used, the information indicating that the mode is high probability mode, and the information indicating that the front door frame 14 is used, the above writing is performed. Not only the correspondence information but also the start information is written in the history information storage area 125 corresponding to the target pointer information. When the value of the confirmation target counter is "n", the nth correspondence area 123a to 123o is the target for reading the correspondence information. For example, if the value of the confirmation target counter is "10", the tenth correspondence area 123j is the target for reading the correspondence information, and if the value of the confirmation target counter is "5", the fifth correspondence area 123e is the correspondence relation. Information is to be read out.

When the writing process is executed as described above, the value of the confirmation target counter is any one of the out port 24a, the general winning port 31, the special electric winning device 32, the first operating port 33, and the second operating port 34. In the history information storage area 125 corresponding to the pointer information to be written, the RTC information, the out port 24a, the general winning port 31, the special electric winning device 32, the first operating port 33, and the second operating port 34 The combination of the correspondence information indicating that the information is one of the above is stored as the history information. Further, when the value of the confirmation target counter is any of the open / close execution mode, the high probability mode, and the front door frame 14, the history information storage area 125 corresponding to the pointer information to be written is filled with RTC information. , The open / close execution mode, the high probability mode, and the corresponding relationship information indicating that the front door frame 14 is any of, and the start information are stored as history information.

After that, the target pointer update process is executed (step S805). In the update process, the numerical information stored in the pointer area 126 of the history memory 117 is read and added by 1. It is determined whether or not the pointer information after the addition exceeds the maximum value of the pointer information in the history area 124. If the maximum value is not exceeded, the pointer information after 1 addition is overwritten in the pointer area 126 as pointer information to be newly written. If the maximum value is exceeded, the pointer area 126 is cleared to "0" so that the pointer information to be written becomes the first pointer information.

When a negative determination is made in step S802, or when the process of step S805 is executed, whether or not the signal output has been switched to the LOW level is determined in the corresponding related areas 123a to 123o corresponding to the values of the current confirmation target counters. It is determined whether or not the correspondence information to be confirmed is stored (step S806). Specifically, when the value of the current confirmation target counter is "8" to "10", the corresponding relational area 123h to 123j is the information indicating that the opening / closing execution mode is performed, which is a high probability mode. Since either the information indicating that the information is stored or the information indicating that the front door frame 14 is stored, an affirmative determination is made in step S806.

When an affirmative judgment is made in step S806, the numerical information stored in the buffer corresponding to the value of the current confirmation target counter among the 1st to 15th buffers 122a to 122o is changed from "1" to "0". By confirming whether or not the buffer has been output, it is determined whether or not the output state of the input signal from the main CPU 63 to the buffer has been switched from the HI level to the LOW level (step S807). If an affirmative determination is made in step S807, the RTC information is read (step S808) and a write process to the history memory 117 is executed (step S809) in the same manner as in step S803. In the writing process, the RTC information read in step S808 is written in the history information storage area 125 of the history area 124 corresponding to the pointer information to be written. Further, the correspondence relation information is read from the correspondence relation areas 123a to 123o corresponding to the value of the current confirmation target counter, and the correspondence relation information is written in the history information storage area 125 corresponding to the pointer information to be written. Further, not only the correspondence information but also the end information is written in the history information storage area 125 corresponding to the pointer information to be written. By executing the writing process in this way, when the value of the confirmation target counter is any one of the open / close execution mode, the high probability mode, and the front door frame 14, it corresponds to the pointer information to be written. In the history information storage area 125, a combination of RTC information, correspondence information indicating that the mode is one of the open / close execution mode, the high probability mode, and the front door frame 14, and the end information is stored as history information. It becomes a state. After that, the target pointer update process is executed in the same manner as in step S805 (step S810).

When a negative determination is made in step S806, a negative determination is made in step S807, or the process of step S810 is executed, the value of the confirmation target counter of the management side RAM 114 is subtracted by 1 (step S811). Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the confirmation target counter after the subtraction of 1 is "0" (step S812). When the value of the confirmation target counter is 1 or more (step S812: NO), the processing after step S802 is executed for the confirmation target corresponding to the value of the new confirmation target counter.

Next, the state in which the history information is stored in the history memory 117 will be described with reference to the time chart of FIG. FIG. 26A shows a period during which the HI level signal is input to any of the first to seventh buffers 122a to 122g, and FIG. 26B shows the HI level signal being input to the eighth buffer 122h. 26 (c) shows the period during which the HI level signal is input to the 9th buffer 122i, and FIG. 26 (d) shows the period during which the HI level signal is input to the 10th buffer 122j. The period is shown, and FIG. 26E shows the timing of writing the history information to the history memory 117.

At the timing of t1, as shown in FIG. 26A, the output state of the signal input to any of the first to seventh buffers 122a to 122g is switched from the LOW level to the HI level. Therefore, the history information is written in the history memory 117 at the timing of t1 as shown in FIG. 26 (e). After that, at the timing of t2, as shown in FIG. 26A, the signal switched to the HI level at the timing of t1 is switched to the LOW level. However, since the signal is a signal input to any of the first to seventh buffers 122a to 122g and the switching of the LOW level is not the storage target of the history information, FIG. 26 (at the timing of t2) As shown in e), the history information is not written.

After that, at the timing of t3, the timing of t5, the timing of t6, the timing of t9, the timing of t10, the timing of t13 and the timing of t14, as shown in FIG. 26A, the first to seventh buffers 122a The output state of the signal input to any of ~ 122 g is switched from the LOW level to the HI level. Therefore, history information is written at each of these timings as shown in FIG. 26 (e).

As shown in FIG. 26B, the output state of the signal input to the eighth buffer 122h becomes the HI level from the timing of t4 to the timing of t7. The eighth buffer 122h corresponds to the presence / absence of the open / close execution mode. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 26 (e), the timing of t4, which is the timing at which the output state of the signal input to the eighth buffer 122h is switched to the HI level, and the timing at which the output state of the signal is switched to the LOW level. History information is written at each of the timings of t7. In this case, the history information written at the timing of t4 includes the start information, and the history information written at the timing of t7 includes the end information. This makes it possible to grasp the execution period of the open / close execution mode by checking the history information of the history memory 117.

Further, history information is written in the history memory 117 in the order of passage of time. Therefore, is the history information indicating that the ball has entered any of the out port 24a, the general winning port 31, the special electric winning device 32, the first operating port 33, and the second operating port 34 in the open / close execution mode? It is possible to distinguish whether or not. Further, since the history information includes RTC information, any of the out port 24a, the general winning opening 31, the special electric winning device 32, the first operating port 33, and the second operating port 34 can be compared by comparing the RTC information. It is possible to distinguish whether or not the history information indicating that the ball has entered the ball is in the open / close execution mode.

As shown in FIG. 26 (c), the output state of the signal input to the ninth buffer 122i becomes the HI level from the timing of t8 to the timing of t11. The ninth buffer 122i corresponds to the presence or absence of the occurrence of the high probability mode. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 26 (e), the timing of t8, which is the timing at which the output state of the signal input to the ninth buffer 122i is switched to the HI level, and the timing at which the output state of the signal is switched to the LOW level. History information is written at each of the timings of t11. In this case, the history information written at the timing of t8 includes the start information, and the history information written at the timing of t11 includes the end information. This makes it possible to grasp the execution period of the high probability mode by checking the history information of the history memory 117.

Further, history information is written in the history memory 117 in the order of passage of time. Therefore, is the history information indicating that the ball has entered any of the out port 24a, the general winning port 31, the special electric winning device 32, the first operating port 33, and the second operating port 34 in the high probability mode? It is possible to distinguish whether or not. Further, since the history information includes RTC information, any of the out port 24a, the general winning opening 31, the special electric winning device 32, the first operating port 33, and the second operating port 34 can be compared by comparing the RTC information. It is possible to distinguish whether or not the history information indicating that the ball has entered the ball is in the high probability mode.

As shown in FIG. 26D, the output state of the signal input to the 10th buffer 122j becomes the HI level from the timing of t12 to the timing of t15. The tenth buffer 122j corresponds to the presence or absence of opening of the front door frame 14. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 26E, the timing of t12, which is the timing at which the output state of the signal input to the 10th buffer 122j is switched to the HI level, and the timing at which the output state of the signal is switched to the LOW level. History information is written at each of the timings of t15. In this case, the history information written at the timing of t12 includes the start information, and the history information written at the timing of t15 includes the end information. This makes it possible to grasp the period during which the front door frame 14 is in the open state by checking the history information of the history memory 117.

Further, history information is written in the history memory 117 in the order of passage of time. Therefore, the history information indicating that the ball has entered any of the out port 24a, the general winning port 31, the special electric winning device 32, the first operating port 33, and the second operating port 34 is being opened in the front door frame 14. It is possible to distinguish whether it is a thing or not. Further, since the history information includes RTC information, any of the out port 24a, the general winning opening 31, the special electric winning device 32, the first operating port 33, and the second operating port 34 can be compared by comparing the RTC information. It is possible to distinguish whether or not the history information indicating that the ball has entered the door is open.

Next, a processing configuration for outputting the history information stored in the history memory 117 to the reading device electrically connected to the reading terminal 102 of the MPU 62 will be described. FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing a data output process executed by the main CPU 63. The data output process is executed in step S111 in the main process (FIG. 11).

In the data output process, first, it is determined whether or not a connection signal indicating that the reading device is electrically connected to the reading terminal 102 is received from the reading terminal 102 (step S901). The reading device is configured to output a connection signal when it is electrically connected to the reading terminal 102, and when the connection signal is received through the reading terminal 102, an affirmative determination is made in step S901. do.

If a negative determination is made in step S901, the data output process is terminated as it is. In this case, in order for the data output process to be executed, it is necessary to restart the supply of the operating power to the MPU 62. As a result, in order for the history information to be output externally, it is necessary to start supplying the operating power to the MPU 62 with the reading device electrically connected to the reading terminal 102. .. Since the power supply operation unit for stopping and starting the supply of operating power to the MPU 62 is provided on the back surface of the back pack unit 15, in order to perform these stop operations and start operations, the outer frame 11 is used. It is necessary to open the gaming machine main body 12 to expose the back surface of the back pack unit 15. Under such circumstances, in order to enable external output of history information, it is necessary to start supplying operating power to the MPU 62 with the reading device electrically connected to the reading terminal 102. With a certain configuration, even if a person other than the manager of the game hall tries to perform the operation of reading the history information, it becomes possible to make it difficult to perform the operation.

When an affirmative determination is made in step S901, it is determined whether or not a control information confirmation signal is received from the reading terminal 102, so that the current connection of the reading device to the reading terminal 102 is the main ROM 64. It is determined whether or not it corresponds to the confirmation of the control information (program and data) of (step S902). The reading device has a configuration capable of both checking the control information and checking the history information, and when the checking of the control information is selected by the manual operation of the reading device, the reading device is used to check the control information. A signal is transmitted, and if confirmation of history information is selected by manual operation on the reading device, a signal for checking history is transmitted from the reading device. It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to this, and the reading device for checking the control information and the reading device for checking the history may be separately configured. In this case, if a reading device for checking control information is electrically connected to the reading terminal 102, a signal for checking control information is transmitted from the reading device, and a reading for checking history is sent to the reading terminal 102. When the device is electrically connected, a history confirmation signal is transmitted from the reading device.

If an affirmative determination is made in step S902, an output process for confirming control information is executed (step S903). In the output process, the program and data are read as control information from the main ROM 64, and the read control information is output to the reading terminal 102. As a result, the control information can be read by the reading device electrically connected to the reading terminal 102, and it is confirmed whether the control information is legitimate or normal. Can be done.

If a negative determination is made in step S902, an output instruction signal is transmitted to the management side CPU 112 (step S904). Specifically, the output state of the output instruction signal is switched from the LOW level to the HI level. This HI level output state is continued for a specific period. This specific period is a period sufficient for the management side CPU 112 to specify that the HI level output instruction signal is input to the 16th buffer 122p. When the output state of the output instruction signal is switched to the HI level, the management side CPU 112 executes a process for outputting history information. The process will be described in detail later.

When the process of step S903 is executed or the process of step S904 is executed, it is determined whether or not the electrical connection of the reading device to the reading terminal 102 is continued (step S905). If it is continued (step S905: YES), it waits in step S905 as it is. As a result, it is possible to prevent the processing set in the execution order after the data output processing from being executed until the electrical connection of the reading device to the reading terminal 102 is released. When the electrical connection of the reading device to the reading terminal 102 is disconnected (step S905: NO), the data output process is terminated.

Next, the external output process executed by the management side CPU 112 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 28. The external output process is executed in step S608 of the management process (FIG. 22).

When the output state of the output instruction signal received from the main CPU 63 is switched from the LOW level to the HI level (step S1001: YES), a process for outputting the history information after step S1002 is executed. Specifically, first, in the history area 124 of the history memory 117, the number of the history information storage areas 125 in which the correspondence information indicating that the out port 24a is stored is counted, so that the out port 24a can be reached. The number of balls entered is calculated (step S1002). Further, by counting the number of the history information storage area 125 in which the correspondence information indicating that the general winning opening 31 is stored in the history area 124 of the history memory 117, the ball is entered into the general winning opening 31. The number is calculated (step S1003). Further, by counting the number of history information storage areas 125 in which the correspondence information indicating that the special electric winning device 32 is stored in the history area 124 of the history memory 117, the ball is entered into the special electric winning device 32. The number is calculated (step S1004). Further, by counting the number of the history information storage area 125 in which the correspondence information indicating that the operation port 33 is the first operation port 33 is stored in the history area 124 of the history memory 117, the first operation port 33 can be reached. The number of balls entered is calculated (step S1005). Further, by counting the number of history information storage areas 125 in which the correspondence information indicating that the second operation port 34 is stored in the history area 124 of the history memory 117, the second operation port 34 can be reached. The number of balls entered is calculated (step S1006).

After that, in the history area 124 of the history memory 117, the history information storage area 125 in which the correspondence information indicating that the front door frame 14 is stored and the start information are stored, and the correspondence relationship indicating that the front door frame 14 is used. By referring to the history information storage area 125 existing in the period between the history information storage area 125 in which the information and the end information are stored, the out port generated in the situation where the front door frame 14 is in the open state. The number of balls entered into each of the 24a, the general winning opening 31, the special electric winning device 32, the first operating opening 33, and the second operating opening 34 is calculated (step S1007). In the history area 124 of the history memory 117, the history information storage area 125 in which the correspondence information and the start information indicating that the front door frame 14 is stored, the correspondence information indicating that the front door frame 14 is stored, and the correspondence information indicating that the front door frame 14 is used. The period between the history information storage area 125 in which the end information is stored is calculated from the RTC information stored in the history information storage area 125. Further, in the entire pointer information that is a serial number, the history information storage area 125 in which the correspondence information and the start information indicating that the front door frame 14 is stored and the correspondence relationship indicating that the front door frame 14 is used. If there are a plurality of sections with the history information storage area 125 in which information and end information are stored, the total number of balls entered for each section is calculated. Further, although the history information storage area 125 in which the correspondence information and the start information indicating that the front door frame 14 is stored exists, the RTC information corresponding to the time after the history information storage area 125 is present. If the history information storage area 125 in which the information is stored does not store the correspondence information and the start information indicating that the front door frame 14 is stored, the correspondence information and the start information indicating that the front door frame 14 is stored are stored. All the history information in the history information storage area 125 in which the RTC information corresponding to the time after the history information storage area 125 is stored is treated as if the front door frame 14 is in the open state.

After that, various parameters are calculated using the calculation results of steps S1002 to S1007 (step S1008). Specifically, first, the number of balls entered while the front door frame 14 calculated in step S1007 is open is subtracted from the number of balls entered in each of steps S1002 to S1006. Then, the following parameters are calculated using the number of balls entered after the subtraction. The difference in the number of balls entered in the out port 24a calculated in step S1007 with respect to the number of balls entered in step S1002 is defined as the number of balls entered K1 and calculated in step S1007 with respect to the number of balls entered calculated in step S1003. The difference in the number of balls entered in the general winning opening 31 is defined as the number of balls entered K2, and the difference in the number of balls entered in the special electric winning device 32 calculated in step S1007 with respect to the number of balls entered in step S1004 is defined as the number of balls K3. The difference in the number of balls entered in the first operating port 33 calculated in step S1007 with respect to the number of balls entered in step S1005 was defined as the number of balls entered K4, and was calculated in step S1007 with respect to the number of balls entered calculated in step S1006. The difference in the number of balls entered in the second operating port 34 is defined as the number of balls entered K5.
-First parameter: Total number of game balls to be paid out (K2 x "number of prize balls for winning the general winning opening 31" + K3 x "number of prize balls for winning the special electric winning device 32" + K4 x "first operating opening""Number of prize balls for winning 33" + K5 x "Number of prize balls for winning second operating port 34") / Ratio of the total number of game balls discharged from the skill area PA (K1 + K2 + K3 + K4 + K5) "D1")
-Second parameter: Total number of game balls entered into the general winning opening 31 K2 / Ratio of total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA (K1 + K2 + K3 + K4 + K5)-Third parameter: Game balls to the special electric winning device 32 Total number of balls entered K3 / Ratio of total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA (K1 + K2 + K3 + K4 + K5) ・ Fourth parameter: Total number of game balls ejected into the first operating port 33 K4 / ejected from the game area PA Ratio of the total number of game balls (K1 + K2 + K3 + K4 + K5) (hereinafter, this ratio is referred to as "D2").
Fifth parameter: Total number of game balls entering the second operating port 34 K5 / Ratio of the total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA (K1 + K2 + K3 + K4 + K5) (hereinafter, this ratio is referred to as "D3").
6th parameter: D1- (D2 x "number of prize balls for winning the first operating port 33" + D3 x "number of prize balls for winning the second operating port 34")
7th parameter: (K3 x "number of prize balls for winning the special electric winning device 32" + K5 x "number of prize balls for winning the second operating port 34") / total number of game balls paid out (K2 x "general""Number of prize balls for winning the prize opening 31" + K3 x "Number of prize balls for winning the special electric winning device 32" + K4 x "Number of prize balls for winning the first operating port 33" + K5 x "Number of prize balls for winning the first operating port 33" + K5 x "Second operating port 34" Ratio of "number of prize balls for winning a prize") ・ Eighth parameter: K3 x "number of prize balls for winning a prize in the special electric winning device 32" / total number of game balls paid out (K2 x "for winning a prize in the general winning opening 31" Number of prize balls "+ K3 x" Number of prize balls for winning the special electric winning device 32 "+ K4 x" Number of prize balls for winning the first operating port 33 "+ K5 x" Number of prize balls for winning the second operating port 34 " ”) Ratio After that, using the oldest RTC information and the newest RTC information in the history area 124 of the history memory 117, the total required until all the history information targeted for this calculation is extracted. Calculate the time (step S1009). Then, the first output process is executed (step S1010). In the first output process, all the history information stored in the history area 124 of the history memory 117 is sequentially output to the reading terminal 102. Further, the various parameters calculated in step S1008 are sequentially output to the reading terminal 102, and the total time calculated in step S1009 is output to the reading terminal 102. As a result, in the reading device electrically connected to the reading terminal 102, each information to be output in the first output process is read.

After that, in the history area 124 of the history memory 117, the history information storage area 125 in which the correspondence information and the start information indicating the open / close execution mode are stored, the correspondence information indicating the open / close execution mode, and the correspondence information indicating that the open / close execution mode is set. By referring to the history information storage area 125 existing in the period between the history information storage area 125 in which the end information is stored, the out opening 24a and the general winning opening 31 that occurred in the open / closed execution mode. , The number of balls entered into each of the special electric winning device 32, the first operating port 33, and the second operating port 34 is calculated (step S1011). In the history area 124 of the history memory 117, the history information storage area 125 in which the correspondence information and the start information indicating the open / close execution mode are stored, and the correspondence information and the end information indicating the open / close execution mode are stored. The period between the history information storage area 125 and the history information storage area 125 is calculated from the RTC information stored in the history information storage area 125. Further, in the entire pointer information that is a serial number, the history information storage area 125 in which the correspondence information and the start information indicating that the open / close execution mode is stored, the correspondence information indicating that the open / close execution mode is set, and the correspondence information indicating that the open / close execution mode is set are stored. If there are a plurality of sections with the history information storage area 125 in which the end information is stored, the total number of balls entered in the sections is calculated. Further, although the history information storage area 125 in which the correspondence information and the start information indicating that the open / close execution mode is stored exists, the RTC information corresponding to the time after the history information storage area 125 is available. When the correspondence information and the start information indicating the open / close execution mode are not stored in the stored history information storage area 125, the correspondence information and the start information indicating the open / close execution mode are stored. All the history information in the history information storage area 125 in which the RTC information corresponding to the time after the history information storage area 125 is stored is treated as in the open / close execution mode.

After that, during the period of the opening / closing execution mode specified in step S1011, the out port 24a, the general winning port 31, the special electric winning device 32, the first operating port 33, and the out port 24a, which occurred when the front door frame 14 was in the open state, The number of balls entering each of the second actuating openings 34 is calculated (step S1012). The method of calculating the number of balls entered is the same as that of step S1007, except that the period of the opening / closing execution mode specified in step S1011 is premised.

After that, various parameters are calculated using the calculation results of steps S1011 and S1012 (step S1013). Specifically, first, the number of each ball entered while the front door frame 14 calculated in step S1012 is open is subtracted from each number of balls entered in step S1011. Then, the following parameters are calculated using the number of balls entered after the subtraction. The difference between the number of balls entered in the out port 24a calculated in step S1011 and the number of balls entered in the out port 24a calculated in step S1012 is defined as the number of balls K11, and the general winning opening 31 calculated in step S1011 is entered. The difference in the number of balls entered in the general winning opening 31 calculated in step S1012 with respect to the number of balls is defined as the number of balls entered K12. Let the difference in the number of balls entered in 32 be the number of balls entered K13, and the difference in the number of balls entered in the first operating port 33 calculated in step S1012 with respect to the number of balls entered in the first operating port 33 calculated in step S1011. The number K14 is defined, and the difference between the number of balls entered in the second operating port 34 calculated in step S1011 and the number of balls entered in the second operating port 34 calculated in step S1012 is defined as the number of balls K15.
11th parameter: Total number of game balls to be paid out (K12 x "number of prize balls for winning the general winning opening 31" + K13 x "number of prize balls for winning the special electric winning device 32" + K14 x "first operating port 33""Number of prize balls for winning a prize" + K15 x "Number of prize balls for winning a prize in the second operating port 34") / Ratio of the total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA (K11 + K12 + K13 + K14 + K15) (hereinafter, this ratio is referred to as " D11 ")
12th parameter: Total number of game balls entered into the general winning opening 31 K12 / Ratio of total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA (K11 + K12 + K13 + K14 + K15) 13th parameter: Game ball to the special electric winning device 32 Total number of balls entered K13 / Ratio of total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA (K11 + K12 + K13 + K14 + K15) ・ 14th parameter: Total number of game balls ejected to the first operating port 33 K14 / ejected from the game area PA Ratio of the total number of game balls (K11 + K12 + K13 + K14 + K15) (hereinafter, this ratio is referred to as "D12").
Fifteenth parameter: Total number of game balls entering the second operating port 34 K15 / Ratio of the total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA (K11 + K12 + K13 + K14 + K15) (hereinafter, this ratio is referred to as "D13").
16th parameter: D11- (D12 x "number of prize balls for winning the first operating port 33" + D13 x "number of prize balls for winning the second operating port 34")
17th parameter: (K13 x "number of prize balls for winning the special electric winning device 32" + K15 x "number of prize balls for winning the second operating port 34") / total number of game balls paid out (K12 x "general""Number of prize balls for winning the prize opening 31" + K13 x "Number of prize balls for winning the special electric winning device 32" + K14 x "Number of prize balls for winning the first operating port 33" + K15 x "Number of prize balls for winning the first operating port 33" + K15 x "Second operating port 34" Ratio of "number of prize balls for winning a prize") ・ 18th parameter: K13 x "number of prize balls for winning a prize in the special electric winning device 32" / total number of game balls paid out (K12 x "for winning a prize in the general winning opening 31" Number of prize balls "+ K13 x" Number of prize balls for winning the special electric winning device 32 "+ K14 x" Number of prize balls for winning the first operating port 33 "+ K15 x" Number of prize balls for winning the second operating port 34 " ”) Then, the second output process is executed (step S1014). In the second output process, the various parameters calculated in step S1013 are sequentially output to the reading terminal 102. As a result, in the reading device electrically connected to the reading terminal 102, each information to be output in the second output process is read.

After that, in the history area 124 of the history memory 117, the history information storage area 125 in which the correspondence information and the start information indicating that the mode is high probability, the correspondence information indicating that the mode is high probability, and the correspondence information indicating that the mode is high are stored. By referring to the history information storage area 125 existing in the period between the history information storage area 125 in which the end information is stored, the out opening 24a and the general winning opening 31 that occurred in the high probability mode. , The number of balls entered into each of the special electric winning device 32, the first operating port 33, and the second operating port 34 is calculated (step S1015). In the history area 124 of the history memory 117, the history information storage area 125 in which the correspondence information and the start information indicating the high probability mode are stored, and the correspondence information and the end information indicating the high probability mode are stored. The period between the history information storage area 125 and the history information storage area 125 is calculated from the RTC information stored in the history information storage area 125. Further, in the entire pointer information that is a serial number, the history information storage area 125 in which the correspondence information and the start information indicating that the mode is high probability, the correspondence information indicating that the mode is high probability, and the correspondence information indicating that the mode is high probability mode are stored. If there are a plurality of sections with the history information storage area 125 in which the end information is stored, the total number of balls entered in the sections is calculated. Further, although the history information storage area 125 in which the correspondence information and the start information indicating that the mode is in the high probability mode exists, the RTC information corresponding to the time after the history information storage area 125 is available. When the correspondence information and the start information indicating the high probability mode are not stored in the stored history information storage area 125, the correspondence information and the start information indicating the high probability mode are stored. All the history information in the history information storage area 125 in which the RTC information corresponding to the time after the history information storage area 125 is stored is treated as in the high probability mode.

After that, during the period of the high probability mode specified in step S1015, the out port 24a, the general winning port 31, the special electric winning device 32, the first operating port 33, and the out port 24a, which occurred when the front door frame 14 was in the open state, The number of balls entering each of the second actuating openings 34 is calculated (step S1016). The method of calculating the number of balls entered is the same as that of step S1007, except that the period of the high probability mode specified in step S1015 is premised.

After that, various parameters are calculated using the calculation results of steps S1015 and S1016 (step S1017). Specifically, first, from each number of balls entered in step S1015, the number of balls entered while the front door frame 14 calculated in step S1016 is open is subtracted. Then, the following parameters are calculated using the number of balls entered after the subtraction. The difference in the number of balls entered in the out port 24a calculated in step S1016 with respect to the number of balls entered in the out port 24a calculated in step S1015 is defined as the number of balls entered K21, and the general winning opening 31 calculated in step S1015 is entered. The difference in the number of balls entered in the general winning opening 31 calculated in step S1016 with respect to the number of balls is defined as the number of balls entered K22, and the special electric winning device calculated in step S1016 with respect to the number of balls entered in the special electric winning device 32 calculated in step S1015. Let the difference in the number of balls entered in 32 be the number of balls entered K23, and the difference in the number of balls entered in the first operating port 33 calculated in step S1016 with respect to the number of balls entered in the first operating port 33 calculated in step S1015. The number K24 is defined, and the difference between the number of balls entered in the second operating port 34 calculated in step S1015 and the number of balls entered in the second operating port 34 calculated in step S1016 is defined as the number of balls K25.
21st parameter: Total number of game balls to be paid out (K22 x "number of prize balls for winning the general winning opening 31" + K23 x "number of prize balls for winning the special electric winning device 32" + K24 x "first operating port 33""Number of prize balls for winning a prize" + K25 x "Number of prize balls for winning a prize in the second operating port 34") / Ratio of the total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA (K21 + K22 + K23 + K24 + K25) (hereinafter, this ratio is referred to as " D11 ")
22nd parameter: Total number of game balls entered into the general winning opening 31 K22 / Ratio of total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA (K21 + K22 + K23 + K24 + K25) ・ 23rd parameter: Game balls to the special electric winning device 32 Total number of balls entered K23 / Ratio of total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA (K21 + K22 + K23 + K24 + K25) ・ 24th parameter: Total number of game balls ejected to the first operating port 33 K24 / ejected from the game area PA Ratio of the total number of game balls (K21 + K22 + K23 + K24 + K25) (hereinafter, this ratio is referred to as "D22").
25th parameter: Total number of game balls entering the second operating port 34 K25 / Ratio of the total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA (K21 + K22 + K23 + K24 + K25) (hereinafter, this ratio is referred to as “D23”).
26th parameter: D21- (D22 x "number of prize balls for winning the first operating port 33" + D23 x "number of prize balls for winning the second operating port 34")
After that, the third output process is executed (step S1018). In the third output process, the various parameters calculated in step S1017 are sequentially output to the reading terminal 102. As a result, in the reading device electrically connected to the reading terminal 102, each information to be output in the third output process is read. After that, the clearing process is executed (step S1019). In the clear process, all the history information storage areas 125 of the history memory 117 are cleared by "0", and the pointer area 126 is cleared by "0". As a result, the history area 124 is in the initialized state.

<Structure of special electric winning device 32>
Next, the configuration of the special electric winning device 32 will be described. FIG. 29 is a front view of the game board 24 showing an enlarged area where the special electric winning device 32 is provided.

The special electric winning device 32 is provided in the right area PA3 of the game area PA as described above. The position where the special electric winning device 32 is provided is an intermediate position in the vertical direction in the right side region PA3, and at the intermediate position, the special electric winning device 32 is a right portion of the display surface of the symbol display device 41 in the center frame 36a. It extends laterally from a certain right frame portion 36 g to the right end portion of the game area PA. Since the special electric winning device 32 is provided so as to extend laterally in this way, the game ball flowing down the right side region PA3 is surely passed through the region provided with the special electric winning device 32.

The special electric winning device 32 includes a passage forming body 201 in which an upstream region of the fourth discharge passage portion 45 is formed, an opening / closing member 202 that prevents or allows the entry of a game ball into the fourth discharge passage portion 45, and an opening / closing member. It includes a guide member 203 that guides the movement of the 202. The passage forming body 201 is integrated with the right frame portion 36g of the center frame 36a, and protrudes in front of the pachinko machine 10 from the board surface of the game board 24. The upstream region 45c of the fourth discharge passage portion 45 is formed in the passage forming body 201 so that the entrance portion 45b exists on the right wall portion 201a of the passage forming body 201.

The entrance portion 45b of the fourth discharge passage portion 45 is open toward the right side, and a game ball flowing down the right side region PA3 can enter the ball. The upstream region 45c of the fourth discharge passage portion 45 has a downward slope toward the left in the region continuing from the inlet portion 45b, but on the downstream side thereof, the game ball is led out to the back side of the game board 24. As the passage direction changes, the passage direction changes so as to lead the game ball below the game board 24. The outlet portion of the upstream region 45c of the fourth discharge passage portion 45 exists on the back side of the game board 24, and the downstream region 45d of the fourth discharge passage portion 45 provided on the back side of the game board 24. It is connected to the entrance. The downstream region 45d of the fourth discharge passage portion 45 extends vertically toward the lower side of the game board 24. With the above configuration, the game ball that has entered the fourth discharge passage portion 45 is discharged to the lower side of the game board 24 on the back side of the game board 24. As described above, the fourth discharge passage portion 45 is provided with a special electric detection sensor 45a for detecting a game ball that has entered the fourth discharge passage portion 45 (that is, a game ball that has entered the special electric winning device 32). However, the special electric detection sensor 45a is installed in the passage forming body 201.

An opening / closing member 202 is provided so as to open / close the inlet portion 45b of the fourth discharge passage portion 45. FIG. 30 is a perspective view of the opening / closing member 202, and FIG. 31 is a perspective view of the passage forming body 201 and the opening / closing member 202 showing how the entrance portion 45b of the fourth discharge passage portion 45 is opened / closed by the opening / closing member 202. FIG. 32 is a plan view of the opening / closing member 202 and the drive unit 32b for special electric power.

The opening / closing member 202 is made of synthetic resin, and as shown in FIG. 30, has a horizontally long outer edge square-shaped base portion 211 having a predetermined width in the front-rear direction of the pachinko machine 10, and a lateral side of the base portion 211. It is provided with a blocking portion 212 that is vertically erected on one end side in the direction and integrally formed with the base portion 211. The base portion 211 is formed with an opening 213 that vertically penetrates the base portion 211. The opening 213 is formed in a horizontally long square shape, and the dimension in the front-rear direction of the pachinko machine 10 is set to be larger than the diameter of the game ball and smaller than twice the diameter of the game ball. Further, the lateral dimension of the opening 213 is set to be a plurality of times the diameter of the game ball, specifically, set to be larger than 5 times the diameter of the game ball and smaller than 6 times the diameter of the game ball. Has been done. Although the position where the opening 213 is formed is a position biased toward the rear side of the pachinko machine 10 in the base portion 211, it is an intermediate position in both the front-rear direction and the lateral direction in the base portion 211, and the base portion 211 has a position. Has a plate-like portion around the opening 213.

In the base portion 211, the blocking portion 212 is formed so as to stand upward from the peripheral portion on the left side of the opening portion 213. The blocking portion 212 is formed in a plate shape, and a pair of front and back plates face in the lateral direction. More specifically, the blocking portion 212 has a plate surface area that blocks the inflow of the game ball from the inlet portion 45b of the fourth discharge passage portion 45 as shown in FIG. 31 (a). Is set to a size that can be completely closed.

As shown in FIGS. 29 and 31, the opening / closing member 202 is supported by each of the passage forming body 201 and the guide member 203 in a state where the pachinko machine 10 can slide and move in the front-rear direction. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 29, the guide member 203 is provided so as to extend laterally from the right end portion of the game area PA to the front of the passage forming body 201. The passage forming body 201 and the guide member 203 are provided with a slide through hole 221 that penetrates the game board 24 in the front-rear direction of the pachinko machine 10. The slide through hole 221 is formed to be one size larger than the outer edge portion of the opening / closing member 202 when viewed from the front. An opening / closing member 202 is inserted into the slide through hole 221 so that the opening / closing member 202 can slide and move in the front-rear direction of the pachinko machine 10 along the slide through hole 221.

The blocking portion 212 of the opening / closing member 202 in the state of being inserted into the slide through hole 221 is located at a position close to the right plate surface of the right wall portion 201a in which the inlet portion 45b of the fourth discharge passage portion 45 is formed in the passage forming body 201. Will face each other at. The distance between the right plate surface of the right wall portion 201a and the blocking portion 212 is set to be less than the radius of the game ball, but the blocking portion 212 allows the game ball to enter the fourth discharge passage portion 45. If it is possible to block, the distance is arbitrary, and the plate surface on the right side of the right wall portion 201a is in contact with the blocking portion 212, and the blocking portion 212 is moved by the right wall portion 201a when the opening / closing member 202 moves. It may be configured to slide on the right plate surface.

The opening / closing member 202 has a closed position in which the inlet 45b of the fourth discharge passage 45 is closed by the blocking portion 212 as shown in FIG. 31 (a) and a fourth discharge passage portion as shown in FIG. 31 (b). The blocking portion 212 moves to the rear side of the pachinko machine 10 with respect to the entrance portion 45b of the 45, and the entrance portion 45b can be moved to each of the open positions where the inlet portion 45b is opened to the right. Further, as shown in FIG. 32, a drive unit 32b for special electric power for sliding the opening / closing member 202 in the front-rear direction of the pachinko machine 10 is provided on the rear side of the pachinko machine 10 of the opening / closing member 202. The drive unit 32b for special electric power is a solenoid which is an electric actuator. In the non-drive state in which the drive signal is not output from the main CPU 63 to the drive unit 32b for special electric power, the output unit 226 of the drive unit 32b for special electric power is generated by the urging force of the urging member 225 possessed by the drive unit 32b for special electric power. Is placed in the protruding position. On the other hand, in the drive state in which the drive signal is output from the main CPU 63 to the drive unit 32b for special electric power, the output unit 226 is subjected to a pulling force toward the rear side of the pachinko machine 10 to the output unit 226. Moves to the rear side of the pachinko machine 10 against the urging force of the urging member 225 and is placed in the retracted position. The tip of the output unit 226 is connected to the rear end of the opening / closing member 202. Therefore, when the drive unit 32b for special electric power is not driven and the output unit 226 is arranged at the protruding position, the opening / closing member 202 is arranged at the closed position as shown in FIG. 31A, and is used for special electric power. When the drive unit 32b is in the drive state and the output unit 226 is arranged in the retracted position, the opening / closing member 202 is arranged in the open position as shown in FIG. 31 (b). Since the main body 227 of the drive unit 32b for special electric power is present on the back side of the game board 24 and the output unit 226 is connected to the rear end portion of the opening / closing member 202, the special electric power is provided from the front of the pachinko machine 10. The drive unit 32b for use is invisible or difficult to see.

Regarding the state of the special electric winning device 32 in the situation where the opening / closing member 202 is arranged at each of the closed position and the open position, in addition to FIGS. 31 (a) and 31 (b), FIGS. 33 (a) and 33 (b). ) Will be explained. 33 (a) and 33 (b) are sectional views taken along the line AA of FIG. 29. 31 (a) and 33 (a) show a state in which the opening / closing member 202 is arranged in the closed position, and FIGS. 31 (b) and 33 (b) show the opening / closing member 202 arranged in the open position. Indicates the state of being. First, a case where the opening / closing member 202 is arranged at the closed position will be described.

When the opening / closing member 202 is arranged in the closed position, the inlet portion 45b of the fourth discharge passage portion 45 is closed by the blocking portion 212 of the opening / closing member 202 as shown in FIGS. 31 (a) and 33 (a). .. As a result, when the opening / closing member 202 is arranged at the closed position, the entry of the game ball into the fourth discharge passage portion 45 is prevented.

Regardless of whether or not the opening / closing member 202 is arranged at the closed position, the opening 213 of the base portion 211 exists on the right side of the blocking portion 212 as described above. Further, in the guide plate portion 214, which is a region on the front side of the pachinko machine 10 with respect to the opening 213 in the base portion 211, when the opening / closing member 202 is arranged at the closed position, the front end portion thereof is the window of the front door frame 14. It faces the panel 52 at a position close to it. The distance between the tip of the guide plate portion 214 and the window panel 52 is less than the radius of the game ball. As a result, in the state where the opening / closing member 202 is arranged in the closed position, even if the game ball placed on the guide plate portion 214 tries to flow downward from the front end portion of the guide plate portion 214, it will not flow. It is blocked by the window panel 52.

In a state where the opening / closing member 202 is arranged in the closed position, the left end portion of the guide plate portion 214 extends in the front-rear direction at a position below the inlet portion 45b of the fourth discharge passage portion 45 in the passage forming body 201. It penetrates into the formed slide through hole 221. In this case, the upper surface of the guide plate portion 214 has a downward slope toward the rear side of the pachinko machine 10 and a downward slope toward the left side. In this configuration, the passage forming body 201 projects toward the front side of the pachinko machine 10 from the board surface of the game board 24, and the front end portion of the passage forming body 201 faces the window panel 52 of the front door frame 14 at a position close to the window panel 52. There is. The distance between the front end of the passage forming body 201 and the window panel 52 is less than the radius of the game ball. As a result, even if the game ball tries to move from the left end portion of the guide plate portion 214 to the left side of the guide plate portion 214 in the state where the opening / closing member 202 is arranged at the closed position, it is blocked by the passage forming body 201. To. The upper surface of the guide plate portion 214 is not only inclined downward to the left as described above, but also inclined downward toward the rear side of the pachinko machine 10, so that the opening / closing member 202 is in the closed position. The gaming ball placed on the guide plate portion 214 moves toward the opening 213 by its own weight and flows into the opening 213 in the state of being arranged in the opening 213.

Here, as shown in FIG. 33 (a), the guide member 203 is provided so as to project forward of the pachinko machine 10 from the board surface of the gaming board 24, and the portion projecting forward thereof is arranged at a closed position. It faces the base portion 211 of the opening / closing member 202 from above. In this forward protruding portion, the left side region 232 excluding the receiving portion 231 on the right end side extends laterally along the opening 213 of the base portion 211 in a state where the opening / closing member 202 is arranged at the closed position. However, the amount of protrusion of the left side region 232 to the front side of the pachinko machine 10 is such that the opening 213 of the base portion 211 is not included in the facing range. As a result, the opening 213 is prevented from being blocked by the guide member 203 when the opening / closing member 202 is arranged at the closed position. Further, since the dimension in the front-rear direction of the left side region 232 is smaller than the radius of the game ball, the game ball does not ride on the left side region 232.

On the other hand, in the guide member 203, the receiving portion 231 existing on the right side of the opening 213 of the opening / closing member 202 protrudes in front of the pachinko machine 10 from the left side region 232, and the tip portion in front of the receiving portion 231 is the front door frame 14. It faces the window panel 52 at a position close to the window panel 52. The distance between the tip of the receiving portion 231 and the window panel 52 is less than the radius of the game ball. As a result, even if the game ball placed on the receiving portion 231 tries to flow downward from the front tip portion of the receiving portion 231, it is blocked by the window panel 52. Since the receiving portion 231 exists at the right end portion of the game board 24, even if the game ball placed on the receiving portion 231 tries to flow downward from the right end portion of the receiving portion 231 it is the resin base 21. Will be blocked by a portion provided on the right side of the game board 24.

The upper surface of the receiving portion 231 is set so that both the front-rear direction dimension and the lateral direction dimension are larger than the diameter of the game ball. In this case, as shown in FIG. 33A, the front region 233 on the upper surface of the receiving portion 231 exists on the front side of the pachinko machine 10 with respect to the opening 213 of the opening / closing member 202 arranged at the closed position. At the left edge of the front region 233, there is a regulation unit 234 for preventing the game ball resting on the front region 233 from falling from the left edge of the front region 233 to the left of the front region 233. It is integrally formed. Further, the front side region 233 is inclined downward toward the rear side of the pachinko machine 10. Therefore, the game ball placed on the front side region 233 on the upper surface of the receiving portion 231 moves to the rear side region 235 on the upper surface of the receiving portion 231 by its own weight. The rear region 235 has a downward slope toward the left, and there is no portion that prevents the game ball from flowing down from the left end portion of the rear region 235 to the left of the rear region 235. Therefore, when the opening / closing member 202 is arranged at the closed position, the game ball placed on the rear side region 235 on the upper surface of the receiving portion 231 moves toward the opening 213 of the opening / closing member 202 due to its own weight and the opening. It will flow into 213.

Next, a case where the opening / closing member 202 is arranged at the open position will be described. When the opening / closing member 202 is arranged in the open position, the inlet portion 45b of the fourth discharge passage portion 45 is closed by the blocking portion 212 of the opening / closing member 202 as shown in FIGS. 31 (b) and 33 (b). It is open to the right without any notice. As a result, the game ball can enter the fourth discharge passage portion 45.

When the opening / closing member 202 is arranged in the open position, the entire opening 213 in the base portion 211 of the opening / closing member 202 is arranged in the slide through hole 221 and the inlet portion 45b of the fourth discharge passage portion 45b. The guide plate portion 214 in the base portion 211 of the opening / closing member 202 is present on the right side of the above. In this case, as shown in FIG. 33 (b), the guide plate portion 214 is laterally extended between the inlet portion 45b of the fourth discharge passage portion 45 and the rear region 235 in the receiving portion 231 of the guide member 203. Will be extended to. As described above, the upper surface of the receiving portion 231 is inclined downward toward the left end portion of the rear side region 235, so that the game ball placed on the upper surface of the receiving portion 231 is directed toward the guide plate portion 214 by its own weight. Since the upper surface of the guide plate portion 214 is inclined downward to the left as it moves, the game ball placed on the upper surface of the guide plate portion 214 is due to its own weight to the entrance portion 45b of the fourth discharge passage portion 45. Will move towards. That is, in the state where the opening / closing member 202 is arranged in the open position, the game ball placed on the upper surface of the receiving portion 231 or the upper surface of the guide plate portion 214 is directed toward the inlet portion 45b of the fourth discharge passage portion 45 by its own weight. It will move and enter the entrance portion 45b. Therefore, when the opening / closing member 202 is arranged in the open position, not only the game ball can enter the entrance portion 45b of the fourth discharge passage portion 45, but also the entrance of the fourth discharge passage portion 45 can be entered. The entry of the game ball into the portion 45b is guided by the opening / closing member 202.

When the opening / closing member 202 is arranged in the open position, the opening / closing member 202 moves to the rear side of the pachinko machine 10 as compared with the case where the opening / closing member 202 is arranged in the closed position. The distance between the window panel 52 and the window panel 52 is increased. And this distance becomes a distance equal to or larger than the diameter of the game ball. Therefore, depending on the flow direction and the momentum of the flow of the game ball flowing down toward the special electric winning device 32 in the right side region PA3, the game ball enters the space between the guide plate portion 214 and the window panel 52, and the space is filled with the space. By flowing down, the game ball may flow down below the special electric winning device 32. That is, even in the situation where the opening / closing member 202 is arranged in the open position, the game ball that has reached the position of the special electric winning device 32 flows down below the special electric winning device 32 without winning the special electric winning device 32. It can happen. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the game ball mounted on the guide plate portion 214 is formed by integrally forming a protruding portion protruding upward over the entire front end portion of the guide plate portion 214. It may be configured so that it cannot or is difficult to fall downward from the front end of the portion 214.

Next, with reference to FIG. 29 again, a configuration for setting the flow mode of the game ball in the right region PA3 to a predetermined mode will be described.

On the upstream side of the special electric winning device 32 in the right side area PA3, a game ball flowing down the upstream side of the right side area PA3 is placed on the right end side of the special electric winning device 32, more specifically, the receiving portion 231 of the guide member 203 and the receiving portion 231 thereof. Guidance means for guiding to the surroundings are provided. As the guiding means, a guide nail group 241 with a plurality of nails 24b is provided. In the guide nail group 241, a plurality of nails 24b are arranged downward to the right so as to generate a guide portion that is inclined downward from the right frame portion 36 g of the center frame 36a toward the receiving portion 231 of the guide member 203. Is formed of. In this case, the distance between the nail 24b existing at the left end and the right frame portion 36g in the guide nail group 241 is set to be less than the radius of the game ball, and the distance between the adjacent nails 24b in the guide nail group 241 is also set. It is set to be less than the radius of the game ball. Therefore, the game ball that has reached the guide nail group 241 is guided toward the receiving portion 231 of the guide member 203 by the guide portion by the guide nail group 241.

When the opening / closing member 202 is arranged at the closed position, the game ball guided to the upper surface of the receiving portion 231 is guided to the opening 213 in the base portion 211 of the opening / closing member 202 by the upper surface of the receiving portion 231 as described above. It will flow into the opening 213. Therefore, the game ball that has flowed down the right side region PA3 and reached the special electric winning device 32 in the situation where the opening / closing member 202 is arranged at the closed position flows into the region near the receiving portion 231 at the opening 213 of the base portion 211. Then, it will flow down toward the lower side of the special electric winning device 32.

Here, as described above, the through gate 35 is provided in the right side region PA3, and the through gate 35 is arranged on the downstream side of the special electric winning device 32 near the passage forming body 201 of the special electric winning device 32. .. Further, between the special electric winning device 32 and the through gate 35, only the game ball that has flowed down from the position near the passage forming body 201 of the special electric winning device 32 to the lower side of the special electric winning device 32 can enter the through gate 35. A regulated nail group 242 is provided so as to be. As a result, the game ball that has reached the special electric winning device 32 is prevented from passing through the through gate 35 while the opening / closing member 202 is arranged at the closed position.

On the other hand, when the opening / closing member 202 is arranged in the open position, the game ball that has reached the special electric winning device 32 is placed on the guide plate portion 214 of the base portion 211 and at the entrance portion of the fourth discharge passage portion 45 as described above. It will flow down toward 45b. In this case, if the arrangement of the opening / closing member 202 in the open position is maintained until the game ball resting on the guide plate portion 214 reaches the inlet portion 45b of the fourth discharge passage portion 45, the game ball is released. The ball will enter the entrance portion 45b. On the other hand, when the opening / closing member 202 moves from the open position to the closed position before reaching the inlet portion 45b, the gaming ball resting on the guide plate portion 214 at that time is the guide plate portion 214. After moving to the front side of the pachinko machine 10 following the movement of the front side of the pachinko machine 10, the pachinko machine 10 is guided to the opening 213 of the base portion 211 along the inclination of the upper surface of the guide plate portion 214 and flows into the opening 213. Become. Therefore, when the opening / closing member 202 moves from the open position to the closed position while the game ball is present in the predetermined range X near the passage forming body 201 on the guide plate portion 214, the game ball is the passage forming body. At a position closer to 201, it will flow down toward the lower side of the special electric winning device 32 and will pass through the through gate 35. Then, when the game ball passes through the through gate 35, the holding information on the normal drawing side is acquired, and an opportunity to open the general electric accessory 34a of the second operating port 34 occurs. That is, the trigger for entering the through gate 35, that is, the trigger for opening the general electric accessory 34a of the second operating port 34, occurs only in the open / close execution mode.

With reference to the time chart of FIG. 34, a state in which a prize is generated in the second operating port 34 in the opening / closing execution mode will be described. 34 (a) shows the execution period of the open / close execution mode, FIG. 34 (b) shows the open / closed state of the special electric winning device 32, and FIG. 34 (c) shows the timing at which the through gate 35 is won. FIG. 34 (d) shows the execution period in the open state of the second operating port 34, and FIG. 34 (e) shows the timing at which a prize is generated in the second operating port 34. It should be noted that, in the case of the normal electric opening state, the opening state of the second operating port 34 occurs a plurality of times, but in FIG. 34, for convenience of explanation, the opening state of the second operating port 34 occurs only once. It is explained as.

At the timing of t1, the open / close execution mode is started as shown in FIG. 34 (a). In the open / close execution mode, as shown in FIG. 34 (b), a round game is executed in each period of t2 timing to t3 timing, t7 timing to t9 timing, t13 timing to t15 timing, and the like, and a special electric prize is won. The device 32 is in the open state.

Of these round games, in each of the round games from the timing of t2 to the timing of t3 and the round games of the timing of t7 to the timing of t9, the timing of t3 and the timing of t9 when the special electric winning device 32 is closed from the open state. In each of the above, a game ball is mounted on the guide plate portion 214 of the opening / closing member 202 of the special electric winning device 32. Then, when the opening / closing member 202 moves from the open position to the closed position and the special electric winning device 32 changes from the open state to the closed state at each of the timing of t3 and the timing of t9, the opening / closing member 202 is placed on the guide plate portion 214. The game ball falls into the opening 213 of the opening / closing member 202. As shown in FIG. 34 (c), the dropped game ball wins a prize in the through gate 35 at the timing of t4 and the timing of t10, respectively. As a result, the reserved information on the normal map side is acquired, and the variable display of the pattern is started on the normal map display unit 38a. Then, when the variable display of the pattern is completed, as shown in FIG. 34 (d), the normal electric power of the second operating port 34 extends from the timing of t5 to the timing of t8 and the timing of t11 to the timing of t14. The accessory 34a is in the open state. As already explained, even a game ball flowing down the right side area PA3 can reach the position where the second operating port 34 is provided, so that the special electric winning device 32 is directed toward the right side area PA3 in an attempt to win the game ball. By continuing the firing of the game ball, as shown in FIG. 34 (e), a prize is generated in the second operating port 34 at each of the timing of t6 and the timing of t12. As a result, the second hold information is acquired. Since the start of a new game round is prevented during the execution of the open / close execution mode, the execution of the pass / fail determination process for the acquired second hold information and the start of the game round triggered by the second hold information are performed. It is performed after the current open / close execution mode ends.

On the other hand, in the round game from the timing of t13 to the timing of t15, the game ball is placed on the guide plate portion 214 of the opening / closing member 202 of the special electric winning device 32 at the timing of t15 when the special electric winning device 32 is in the closed state from the open state. Even if the game ball is not placed or is placed on the guide plate portion 214, the game ball does not fall to a position where it can enter the through gate 35. Therefore, no prize is awarded to the through gate 35 at the end of the round game.

After that, as shown in FIG. 34 (a), the open / close execution mode is generated at the timing of t16. At the timing when the opening / closing execution mode ends, the holding information on the normal drawing side is held and stored in the normal drawing holding area 65c. As a result, as shown in FIG. 34 (d), the opening of the second operating port 34 is started at the timing of t17, which is the timing after the opening / closing execution mode is completed, and this opening period continues until the timing of t19. Then, in this period, the launch operation is performed so that the game ball flows down the left side region PA2 or the right side region PA3, so that the second operating port 34 is awarded at the timing of t18 as shown in FIG. 34 (e). Occur. In this case, if the upper limit number of second reserved information is not reserved and stored in the second special figure reserved area 86 at this point, the second reserved information is newly acquired. Then, the second hold information becomes an execution target of the pass / fail determination process and also becomes an opportunity to start a new game round.

<Execution mode of open / close execution mode>
Next, the execution mode of the open / close execution mode will be described. 35 (a) and 35 (b) are explanatory views for explaining the execution mode of the open / close execution mode.

As described above, in the present embodiment, as a jackpot result, 2R low accuracy result, 2R high accuracy result, 4R low accuracy result, 4R high accuracy result, 6R low accuracy result, 6R high accuracy result, 10R low accuracy result, 10R high accuracy result. As a result, there are 16R low accuracy results and 16R high accuracy results. As shown in FIG. 35A, the interval period between each round game is set to 3 seconds in each of the open / close execution modes that occur when these big hit results are obtained. Further, in each of these open / close execution modes, the maximum number of winnings to the special electric winning device 32 in each round game is set to 10, and the opening continuation period of each round game is set to 29 seconds. Then, in each round game, the special electric winning device 32 is opened and closed once.

On the other hand, the number of round games generated in these open / close execution modes is different. Specifically, the number of round games is set to 2 for the 2R low probability result and the 2R high probability result, and the number of round games is set to 4 for the 4R low probability result and the 4R high probability result. , 6R low accuracy result and 6R high accuracy result are set to 6 round games, 10R low accuracy result and 10R high accuracy result are set to 10 round games, 16R low accuracy result. In the result and the 16R high accuracy result, the number of round games is set to 16 times. As the number of times the round game is executed increases, the number of balls entered into the special electric winning device 32 in one open / close execution mode increases, so that the jackpot result with a large number of times the round game is executed is more advantageous to the player.

Further, as the number of times the round game is executed increases, the number of times the opening / closing member 202 of the special electric winning device 32 slides between the open position and the closed position increases. As described above, the game ball mounted on the guide plate portion 214 of the opening / closing member 202 may win the through gate 35 at the timing when the opening / closing member 202 slides from the open position to the closed position. Therefore, as the number of times the opening / closing member 202 slides between the open position and the closed position increases, the frequency of winning the through gate 35 increases, and the winning of the through gate 35 occurs. There will be an opportunity for the universal electric accessory 34a of the operating port 34 to be in the open state. Then, when the second hold information acquired by the winning of the second operating port 34 becomes the execution target of the hit / fail determination process, either the big hit result or the small hit result is generated, so that it is sure. The open / close execution mode will occur. From this point as well, the jackpot result with a large number of round game executions is more advantageous for the player.

As a jackpot result in which the number of executions of the round game is the same, a low probability result and a high probability result are set respectively. That is, a 2R low probability result and a 2R high probability result are set as the jackpot result in which the round game is executed twice. Further, as a big hit result in which the round game is executed four times, a 4R low probability result and a 4R high probability result are set. Further, as a jackpot result in which the round game is executed six times, a 6R low probability result and a 6R high probability result are set. Further, a 10R low probability result and a 10R high probability result are set as a jackpot result in which the round game is executed 10 times. Further, a 16R low probability result and a 16R high probability result are set as a jackpot result in which the round game is executed 16 times. As a result, as a big hit result in which the number of round games generated in the open / close execution mode is the same, the low probability result that the win / fail lottery mode after the open / close execution mode becomes the low probability mode and the win / fail lottery mode after the open / close execution mode are high. There will be a high probability result that will be the probability mode. Therefore, regarding the number of round games that occur in the open / close execution mode, there is a jackpot result in which the profitability of the player is the same but the setting mode of the winning / failing lottery mode is different, and the player expects the type of the jackpot result. There are many types of targets.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the first small hit result, the second small hit result, and the third small hit result exist as the small hit result. As shown in FIG. 35B, the maximum number of winnings is set to 10 in each of the opening / closing execution modes that occur when these small hit results are obtained. On the other hand, the number of times the special electric winning device 32 is opened in the open / close execution mode and the opening continuation period of the special electric winning device 32 in each opening time are different in each small hit result.

FIG. 36 is a time chart for explaining an execution mode of the opening / closing execution mode executed when the small hit result is obtained. 36 (a1), 36 (a2) and 36 (a3) show the execution period of the open / close execution mode, and FIGS. 36 (b1), 36 (b2) and 36 (b3) show the special electric winning device 32. Indicates the period of openness. Further, FIGS. 36 (a1) and 36 (b1) show an execution mode of the open / close execution mode executed when the first small hit result is obtained, and FIGS. 36 (a2) and 36 (b2) show. The execution mode of the open / close execution mode executed when the second small hit result is obtained is shown, and FIGS. 36 (a3) and 36 (b3) are executed when the third small hit result is obtained. The execution mode of the opening / closing execution mode is shown.

In the case of the first small hit result, when the open / close execution mode is executed from the timing of t1 to the timing of t4 as shown in FIG. 36 (a1), the timing of t2 as shown in FIG. 36 (b1). The special electric winning device 32 is opened only once over the timing of t3. The opening duration of the special electric winning device 32 in this one opening time is set to 10 seconds as shown in FIG. 35 (b). Since the firing cycle of the game ball is 0.6 seconds and the maximum number of game balls that can be won in the special electric winning device 32 in the open / close execution mode is 10, this opening duration is the firing cycle of the game ball and the upper limit of winning. The period is longer than the product of the number.

In the case of the second small hit result, when the open / close execution mode is executed from the timing of t1 to the timing of t20 as shown in FIG. 36 (a2), the timing of t2 as shown in FIG. 36 (b2). The special electric winning device 32 is opened once for each of the timing of t11, the timing of t12 to the timing of t13, the timing of t14 to the timing of t15, the timing of t16 to the timing of t17, and the timing of t18 to the timing of t19. .. That is, in the case of the second small hit result, the number of times the special electric winning device 32 is opened is five times. The opening duration of the special electric winning device 32 at each opening time is set to 2 seconds as shown in FIG. 35 (b). Since the firing cycle of the game ball is 0.6 seconds and the upper limit of the number of winning balls to the special electric winning device 32 in the opening / closing execution mode is 10, the firing period of each opening time is the firing cycle of the game ball. The period is shorter than the product of the maximum number of winnings. However, the total opening duration of each opening time is longer than the product of the firing cycle of the game ball and the maximum number of winnings. Further, the total opening continuation period of each opening time is equal to the opening continuation period of one opening time of the opening / closing execution mode in the first small hit result.

In the case of the third small hit result, when the open / close execution mode is executed from the timing of t1 to the timing of t40 as shown in FIG. 36 (a3), the timing of t2 as shown in FIG. 36 (b3). T21 timing, t22 timing to t23 timing, t24 timing to t25 timing, t26 timing to t27 timing, t28 timing to t29 timing, t30 timing to t31 timing, t32 timing to t33 The special electric winning device 32 is opened once for each of the timing, the timing of t34 to the timing of t35, the timing of t36 to the timing of t37, and the timing of t38 to the timing of t39. That is, in the case of the third small hit result, the number of times the special electric winning device 32 is opened is 10 times. The opening duration of the special electric winning device 32 at each opening time is set to 1 second as shown in FIG. 35 (b). Since the firing cycle of the game ball is 0.6 seconds and the upper limit of the number of winning balls to the special electric winning device 32 in the opening / closing execution mode is 10, the firing period of each opening time is the firing cycle of the game ball. The period is shorter than the product of the maximum number of winnings. However, the total opening duration of each opening time is longer than the product of the firing cycle of the game ball and the maximum number of winnings. Further, the total opening continuation period of each opening time is equal to the opening continuation period of one opening time in the opening / closing execution mode in the first small hit result, and the total opening continuation of each opening time in the second small hit result is continued. Equal to the period.

As described above, in the opening / closing execution mode of each small hit result, the smaller the number of opening times, the longer the opening continuation period of each opening time is set. The longer the opening duration of the special electric winning device 32 is, the more likely it is that a special electric winning device 32 will be awarded. On the other hand, as the number of times the special electric winning device 32 is opened increases, there are many opportunities for the special electric winning device 32 to be closed from the open state while the game ball is placed on the guide plate portion 214 of the opening / closing member 202. Therefore, winning a prize in the through gate 35 is likely to occur. Therefore, in the first small hit result, the special electric winning device 32 is most likely to win, but the through gate 35 is the least likely to win, and in the third small hit result, the special electric winning device 32 is most likely to win. Although it is difficult, winning the through gate 35 is most likely to occur, and in the second small hit result, both the winning of the special electric winning device 32 and the winning of the through gate 35 are moderately likely to occur. As a result, the player who expects the winning of the special electric winning device 32 expects the first small hit result, and the player who expects the winning of the through gate 35 expects the third small hit result. Will be done. Therefore, it is possible to diversify the objects expected by the player. In addition, since there are merits regardless of whether the first small hit result, the second small hit result, or the third small hit result occurs, it is possible to increase the player's attention to each small hit result. Become.

In both the second small hit result and the third small hit result, the special electric winning device 32 is opened a plurality of times, but the interval period of each opening time is the same in 3 seconds. There is. Further, the game ball can reach the predetermined range X on the guide plate portion 214 after the period in which the opening / closing member 202 is arranged in the open position elapses for 1 second.

<Fuzu Fuden control processing>
Next, a processing configuration for switching the second operating port 34 between the open state and the closed state, and a processing configuration for switching the special electric winning device 32 between the open state and the closed state will be described. First, a processing configuration for switching the second operating port 34 between the open state and the closed state will be described. FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing a general-purpose electric power control process executed by the main CPU 63. It should be noted that the normal power control process is executed in step S214 of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 12).

First, the process of acquiring the pending information on the normal drawing side is executed (step S1101). In the acquisition process, if a prize has been awarded to the through gate 35 and the holding information on the normal drawing side for the maximum number of pieces has not been acquired in the normal drawing holding area 65c, the normal number counter C4 Numerical information is stored in the normal figure holding area 65c. In this case, the reserved information on the normal drawing side is stored in the order of the first area 88a → the second area 88b → the third area 88c → the fourth area 88d.

After that, the numerical information of the Fuzu Fuden counter provided in the main RAM 65 is read (step S1102), and the Fuzu Fuden address table provided in the main ROM 64 is read (step S1103). Then, the start address corresponding to the numerical information of the Fuzu Fuden counter is acquired from the Fuzu Fuden address table (step S1104), and the process jumps to the process indicated by the acquired start address (step S1105).

The Fuzu Fuden counter is a counter for the main CPU 63 to grasp which of the processes of steps S1106 to S1110 in the Fuzu Fuden control process should be executed. In the address table, the start address in the program for executing each process of step S1106 to step S1110 is set corresponding to the numerical information of the normal drawing counter. When the value of the normal-figure counter is "0", the process jumps to the normal-figure fluctuation start process in step S1106, and when the value of the normal-figure counter is "1", the normal-figure fluctuation in step S1107 is performed. It jumps to the intermediate processing, jumps to the processing during confirmation of the normal figure in step S1108 when the value of the normal power counter is "2", and when the value of the normal power counter is "3". It jumps to the process of opening the normal power in step S1109, and jumps to the process of closing the normal power in step S1110 when the value of the normal power counter is "4".

In the normal map fluctuation start process in step S1106, the reserved information on the normal map side is reserved and stored in the normal map holding area 65c on condition that the reserved information on the normal map side is reserved and stored in the normal map holding area 65c. Executes the process of shifting. Specifically, the reserved information on the normal map side stored in the first area 88a of the normal map hold area 65c is shifted to the execution area 89 for the normal map, and then the second area 88b → the first area 88a, The reserved information on the normal drawing side is shifted so that the third area 88c → the second area 88b and the fourth area 88d → the third area 88c. Then, the normal electric opening lottery process is executed using the reserved information on the normal map side newly shifted to the execution area 89 for the normal map as the lottery value. In this embodiment, as described above, there is only one type of support mode. Therefore, the probability that the normal power open state will be won in the normal power open lottery process will be constant regardless of the game state such as whether or not the open / close execution mode is in the open / closed execution mode and whether or not the winning or not lottery mode is the high probability mode. Specifically, there is a 9/10 chance that you will win the open state of the public train.

However, the probability is not limited to this, and the probability of winning the open state may be higher or lower than this. Further, instead of executing the public power release lottery process, the public power open state may be surely generated once for one reserved information on the normal drawing side. In this case, it is possible to increase the frequency of occurrence of the open state.

In the normal map fluctuation start process, when the normal power open lottery process is executed, the process of starting the variable display of the pattern on the normal map display unit 38a is executed. In this case, the information of the variable display period for displaying the pattern in a variable manner on the normal map display unit 38a is set in the normal map normal timer counter provided in the main RAM 65. The value set in the normal timer counter is decremented by 1 each time the timer update process (step S210) of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 12) is executed. In this embodiment, as described above, there is only one type of support mode. Therefore, the variable display period of the variable display of the pattern on the normal map display unit 38a is constant regardless of the game state such as whether or not the open / close execution mode is in the open / closed execution mode and whether or not the winning / failing lottery mode is the high probability mode. Specifically, it is set to 5 seconds. Then, when the variable display of the pattern on the normal map display unit 38a is started, the value of the normal map normal electric counter is updated from "0" to "1". As a result, the processing to be executed in the next processing round of the Fuzu Fuden control processing becomes the Fuzu fluctuation processing.

However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the variable display period of the variable display of the pattern on the normal map display unit 38a may be longer or shorter than this. Further, a plurality of types of variable display periods for the variable display of the pattern on the normal map display unit 38a may be set, and the variable display period to be executed may be determined by lottery. Further, in a configuration in which the normal power release state is surely generated once for one reserved information on the normal map side instead of executing the normal power release lottery process, the pattern on the normal map display unit 38a is displayed. When the hold information on the normal map side is newly acquired in a situation where the variable display is not executed and the hold information on the normal map side is not executed, or when the hold information on the normal map side is held and stored, the normal power open state When the operation is completed, a new open state of the public power may be started by the holding information on the normal map side as an execution trigger. Further, on the contrary, even if the configuration is such that the open state of the normal power is surely generated once for the reserved information on the normal figure side, the variable display of the pattern is executed on the normal figure display unit 38a. It may be configured that the public power open state is started after the variable display of the pattern is executed.

In the process of changing the normal map in step S1107, a process for updating the display of the pattern on the normal map display unit 38a is executed. In addition, when the value set in the normal-side RAM 65's normal-side timer counter is "0" in the normal-side map fluctuation start processing, the information on the fixed period of the normal-side RAM 65 is used as the normal-side map of the main-side RAM 65. In addition to setting it in the Fuden timer counter, the Fuden display unit 38a displays the pattern corresponding to the result of the Fuden opening lottery process that triggered the execution of the current pattern variation display times on the Fuzu display unit 38a. Execute the process. Then, the value of the Fuzu Fuden counter is updated from "1" to "2". As a result, the process to be executed in the next processing round of the Fuzu Fuden control process becomes the Fuzu finalization process.

In the process of confirming the normal figure in step S1108, when the value of the normal figure normal timer counter is "0", the result of the normal electric open lottery process that triggered the execution of the change display times of the pattern this time is obtained. It is determined whether or not the timer is open. If the normal power open state is not won, the value of the normal power counter is cleared to "0". As a result, the processing to be executed in the next processing round of the Fuzu Fuden control processing becomes the Fuzu fluctuation start processing.

If the public power open state is won, the process for setting the public power open state is executed. Specifically, "3" is set in the normal power release count counter provided in the main RAM 65. The normal power release number counter is a counter for the main CPU 63 to specify the remaining number of times that the normal power accessory 34a is in the open state in the normal power open state. Further, the numerical information of the opening continuation period (specifically, 2 seconds) when the Fuden accessory 34a is opened once is set in the Fuden timer counter. Also, set "10" to the Fuden winning counter. Further, the output of the drive signal to the drive unit 34b for the utility is started so that the utility accessory 34a is in the open state. The normal power winning counter is a counter for the main CPU 63 to specify the remaining game balls that can be won in the second operating port 34 in the normal power opening state, and each time a prize is generated in the second operating port 34. The value of the Fuden winning counter is subtracted by 1. Then, when the value of the Fuden winning counter becomes "0", the current Fuden open state is terminated regardless of the remaining number of times of opening of the Fuden accessory 34a and the remaining opening continuation period at that time. .. After that, the value of the Fuzu Fuden counter is updated from "2" to "3". As a result, the process to be executed in the next processing round of the Fuzu Fuden control process becomes the Fuden open process. Here, in this embodiment, as described above, there is only one type of support mode. Therefore, the number of times the normal electric accessory 34a is opened in the open state, the open continuation period when the general electric accessory 34a is opened once, and the second operating port 34 in the open state of the general electric power. The maximum number of winning balls for a game is constant regardless of the game state such as whether or not the open / close execution mode is in progress and whether or not the winning / failing lottery mode is in the high probability mode.

In the process of opening the normal power of step S1109, when a prize is generated in the second operating port 34, the value corresponding to the number of winnings is subtracted from the value of the normal power winning counter of the main RAM 65. When the value of the Fuden winning counter is "0", the value of the Fuden open count counter is cleared to "0", the value of the Fuzu Fuden timer counter is cleared to "0", and the Fuden is further cleared. By stopping the output of the drive signal to the drive unit 34b, the common electric accessory 34a is closed and the value of the normal electric counter is cleared to "0". As a result, the processing to be executed in the next processing round of the Fuzu Fuden control processing becomes the Fuzu fluctuation start processing. Further, even if the value of the Fuden winning counter is not "0", if the value of the Fuden timer counter is "0", the drive signal is output to the drive unit 34b for the Fuden. By stopping the operation, the universal power accessory 34a is closed and the value of the general power release count counter of the main RAM 65 is subtracted by 1. Then, when the value of the Fuden open count counter is not "0", the value of the Fuden counter is set to "" after setting the numerical information of the closing duration of the Fuden accessory 34a in the Fuzu timer counter. Update from "3" to "4". As a result, the process to be executed in the next processing round of the Fuzu Fuden control process becomes the Fuden closed process. When the value of the normal power release counter is "0", the value of the normal power counter is cleared to "0" without setting the value in the normal power timer counter. As a result, the processing to be executed in the next processing round of the Fuzu Fuden control processing becomes the Fuzu fluctuation start processing.

In the process during closing of the normal power in step S1110, the output of the drive signal to the drive unit 34b for the normal power is started on condition that the value of the normal power timer counter is "0". Numerical information of the opening continuation period (specifically, 2 seconds) when the electric accessory 34a is opened and the general electric accessory 34a is opened once is set in the normal electric timer counter. Then, the value of the Fuzu Fuden counter is updated from "4" to "3". As a result, the process to be executed in the next processing round of the Fuzu Fuden control process becomes the Fuden open process.

By executing the Fuden Fuden control process as described above, the pattern is displayed in a variable manner on the Fuzu display unit 38a, triggered by the occurrence of a prize in the through gate 35. Then, when the general electric power open state is won in the general electric power opening lottery process, the general electric power accessory 34a of the second operating port 34 is in the open state. When the normal electric power is opened and the second operating port 34 is opened, the game ball can be won in the second operating port 34, and when the game ball is won in the second operating port 34, the second hold information is obtained. Is stored in the second special figure holding area 86.

<Special figure special electric control processing>
Next, a processing configuration for switching the special electric winning device 32 between the open state and the closed state will be described. FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing a special figure special electric control process executed by the main CPU 63. The special figure special electric control process is executed in step S213 of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 12).

First, the pending information acquisition process is executed (step S1201). In the hold information acquisition process, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 39, a prize is generated in the first operating port 33 (step S1301: YES), and the first special figure hold area 85 is stored. When the number of 1 reserved information is less than the upper limit storage number (step S1302: YES), the process for acquiring the first reserved information is executed. It should be noted that the determination as to whether or not a prize has been generated in the first operating port 33 is performed by determining whether or not "1" is set in the first operating winning flag of the main RAM 65. As described above, the first operation winning flag is set to "1" in step S315 of the ball entry detection process (FIG. 14). Further, when an affirmative determination is made in step S1301, the first operation winning flag is cleared to "0".

In the process for acquiring the first reserved information, first, the main RAM 65 is provided in order for the main CPU 63 to grasp the number of unprocessed first reserved information stored in the first special figure reserved area 85. The value of the first special figure hold counter is added by 1 (step S1303). Incidentally, the display content of the first special figure hold display unit 37c in the special figure unit 37 is adjusted according to the value of the first special figure hold counter. As a result, the display content of the first special figure holding display unit 37c corresponds to the number of the first holding information stored in the first special figure holding area 85. After that, each value of the hit random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3 is stored in the first storage area of the first special figure reservation area 85, that is, the storage number corresponding to the reserved storage number obtained by adding 1 in step S1303. Store in the area (step S1304). After that, the first hold command is transmitted to the voice emission control device 81 (step S1305). When the voice emission control device 81 receives the first hold command, the voice emission control device 81 transmits the corresponding command to the display control device 82. The symbol display device 41 displays an image for notifying the number of first hold information stored in the first special figure hold area 85, and the display control device 82 issues a command corresponding to the first hold command. Upon reception, the content of the image display is updated to the content corresponding to the increase in the number of first reserved information by one. When the game round triggered by the first hold information is started, the content of the image display is updated to the content corresponding to the decrease in the number of the first hold information by one.

When a negative determination is made in step S1301, a negative determination is made in step S1302, or the process of step S1305 is executed, a prize is generated in the second operating port 34 (step S1306: YES). ), Further, on condition that the number of the second reserved information stored in the second special figure reserved area 86 is less than the upper limit stored number (step S1307: YES), the process for acquiring the second reserved information is performed. Run. It should be noted that the determination as to whether or not a prize has been generated in the second operating port 34 is performed by determining whether or not "1" is set in the second operating winning flag of the main RAM 65. As described above, the second operation winning flag is set to "1" in step S319 of the ball entry detection process (FIG. 14). Further, when an affirmative determination is made in step S1306, the second operation winning flag is cleared to "0".

In the process for acquiring the second reserved information, first, the main CPU 65 is provided with the main RAM 65 in order to grasp the number of unprocessed second reserved information stored in the second special figure reserved area 86. The value of the second special figure hold counter is added by 1 (step S1308). Incidentally, the display content of the second special figure hold display unit 37d in the special figure unit 37 is adjusted according to the value of the second special figure hold counter. As a result, the display content of the second special figure holding display unit 37d corresponds to the number of the second holding information stored in the second special drawing holding area 86. After that, the values of the hit random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3 are stored in the first storage area of the second special figure reservation area 86, that is, the storage number corresponding to the reserved storage number obtained by adding 1 in step S1308. Store in the area (step S1309). After that, the second hold command is transmitted to the voice emission control device 81 (step S1310). When the voice emission control device 81 receives the second hold command, the voice emission control device 81 transmits the corresponding command to the display control device 82. The symbol display device 41 displays an image for notifying the number of second hold information stored in the second special figure hold area 86, and the display control device 82 issues a command corresponding to the second hold command. By receiving, the content of the image display is updated to the content corresponding to the increase in the number of the second reserved information by one. When the game round triggered by the second hold information is started, the content of the image display is updated to the content corresponding to the decrease in the number of the second hold information by one.

After executing the hold information acquisition process (step S1201), the numerical information of the special figure special electric counter provided in the main RAM 65 is read (step S1202), and the special figure special electric address table provided in the main ROM 64 is read. Read (step S1203). Then, the start address corresponding to the numerical information of the special figure special electric counter is acquired from the special figure special electric address table (step S1204), and the process jumps to the process indicated by the acquired start address (step S1205).

The special figure special electric counter is a counter for the main CPU 63 to grasp which of the processes of steps S1206 to S1212 in the special figure special electric control process should be executed, and is stored in the special figure special electric address table. Is set to the start address in the program for executing each process of step S1206 to step S1212 in correspondence with the numerical information of the special figure special electric counter. When the value of the special figure special electric counter is "0", the process jumps to the special figure fluctuation start process in step S1206, and when the value of the special figure special electric counter is "1", the process during special figure change in step S1207. If the value of the special figure special electric counter is "2", the process jumps to the process of confirming the special figure in step S1208, and if the value of the special figure special electric counter is "3", the special electric power of step S1209 It jumps to the start process, jumps to the process during opening of the special electric power in step S1210 when the value of the special figure special electric counter is "4", and when the value of the special electric special electric counter is "5", the process of step S1211. It jumps to the special electric closing process, and if the value of the special figure special electric counter is "6", it jumps to the special electric end processing in step S1212. Hereinafter, each process of steps S1206 to S1212 will be described individually.

<Special figure change start processing>
First, the special figure fluctuation start processing in step S1206 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 39. It should be noted that the special figure change start process is not executed in the situation where the game round is already executed and the open / close execution mode is executed.

In the special figure change start process, when the second reserved information is not stored in the second special figure reserved area 86 and the first reserved information is stored in the first special figure reserved area 85 (step S1401: YES, step. S1402: NO), the first data setting process is executed (step S1403). In the first data setting process, the data stored in the first area 85a of the first special figure holding area 85 is moved to the execution area 87 for the special figure. After that, the process of shifting the data stored in the storage area of the first special figure holding area 85 is executed. This data shift process is a process of sequentially shifting the data stored in the first to fourth areas 85a to 85d to the lower area side, clearing the data of the first area 85a and the second area 85b →. The data in each area is shifted such as 1st area 85a, 3rd area 85c → 2nd area 85b, 4th area 85d → 3rd area 85c. After that, the value of the first special figure hold counter of the main RAM 65 is subtracted by 1. As a result, the display content of the first special figure hold display unit 37c in the special figure unit 37 is changed to the content in which the first hold information is reduced by one. Further, in the data setting process, a first reduction command indicating that the first holding information in the first special figure holding area 85 has been reduced by one is transmitted to the voice emission control device 81. When the voice emission control device 81 receives the first decrementing command, the voice emission control device 81 transmits the corresponding command to the display control device 82. As described above, the symbol display device 41 displays an image for notifying the number of first hold information stored in the first special figure hold area 85, and the display control device 82 uses the first decrease command. By receiving the command corresponding to, the content of the image display is updated to the content corresponding to the decrease in the number of first reserved information by one.

On the other hand, when the second hold information is stored in the second special figure hold area 86 (step S1401 and step S1402: YES), the first hold information acquired before the second hold information is the first. 1 Even if it is stored in the special figure holding area 85, the second data setting process is executed (step S1404). In the second data setting process, the data stored in the first area 86a of the second special figure holding area 86 is moved to the execution area 87 for the special figure. After that, the process of shifting the data stored in the storage area of the second special figure holding area 86 is executed. This data shift process is a process of sequentially shifting the data stored in the first to fourth areas 86a to 86d to the lower area side, clearing the data of the first area 86a and the second area 86b →. The data in each area is shifted such as 1st area 86a, 3rd area 86c → 2nd area 86b, 4th area 86d → 3rd area 86c. After that, the value of the second special figure hold counter of the main RAM 65 is subtracted by 1. As a result, the display content of the second special figure hold display unit 37d in the special figure unit 37 is changed to the content in which the second hold information is reduced by one. Further, in the data setting process, a second reduction command indicating that the second holding information in the second special figure holding area 86 has been reduced by one is transmitted to the voice emission control device 81. When the voice emission control device 81 receives the second decrementing command, the voice emission control device 81 transmits the corresponding command to the display control device 82. As described above, the symbol display device 41 displays an image for notifying the number of the second hold information stored in the second special figure hold area 86, and the display control device 82 uses the second decrease command. By receiving the command corresponding to, the content of the image display is updated to the content corresponding to the decrease in the number of the second reserved information by one.

Here, when the second hold information is stored as described above, even if the first hold information acquired before the second hold information is stored, the second hold information is for special drawing. Is to be shifted to the execution area 87. As a result, the second hold information is preferentially digested as the start target of the game round rather than the first hold information.

When the process of step S1403 or step S1404 is executed, the pass / fail determination process is executed (step S1405). In the win / fail determination process, if the win / fail lottery mode is the low probability mode and the start target of the game round is the first hold information, the low probability / hit / fail table for the first special figure (see FIG. 9A) is used in the main ROM 64. If the winning / failing lottery mode is the high probability mode and the start target of the game round is the first hold information, the high probability winning / failing table for the first special figure (see FIG. 9B) is read from the main ROM 64. If the winning / failing lottery mode is the low probability mode and the start target of the game round is the second hold information, the low probability / rejection table for the second special figure (see FIG. 9C) is read from the main ROM 64, and the winning / failing is achieved. If the lottery mode is the high probability mode and the target for starting the game round is the second hold information, the high probability accuracy table (see FIG. 9D) for the second special figure is read from the main ROM 64. After reading the pass / fail table, the information for hit / fail determination, that is, the numerical information acquired from the hit random number counter C1 is read from the hold information stored in the execution area 87 for the special figure, and the read numerical information is the pass / fail table. It is determined whether or not it matches any of the numerical information set as the jackpot result in. In addition, when the start target of this game round is the second hold information, and if it does not match the numerical information set as the big hit result, the first small hit result and the second small hit in the above-mentioned hit / miss table. It is determined whether or not any of the numerical information set for each of the result and the third small hit result and the information for the hit / fail determination match.

When the result of the hit / fail determination process is a jackpot result (step S1406: YES), the distribution determination process is executed (step S1407). In the distribution determination process, if the start target of the game round is the first hold information, the distribution table for the first special figure (see FIG. 10A) is read from the main ROM 64, and the start target of the game round is the first. 2 If the information is on hold, the distribution table for the second special figure (see FIG. 10B) is read from the main ROM 64. After reading the distribution table, the information for distribution determination, that is, the numerical information acquired from the jackpot type counter C2 is read from the hold information stored in the execution area 87 for the special figure, and the above distribution table is referred to. By doing so, it is specified which kind of jackpot result corresponds to the read numerical information.

After executing the distribution determination process, "1" is set in the flag of the main RAM 65 corresponding to the type of the jackpot result specified in the distribution determination process (step S1408). After that, the stop result setting process for the jackpot result is executed (step S1409). Specifically, the information on the stop mode of the pattern to be finally stopped and displayed on the special figure display units 37a and 37b, which is the start target of this game, is stored in the main ROM 64 in advance for the stop for the jackpot result. It is specified from the result table, and the specified information is stored in the main RAM 65. In the stop result table for the jackpot result, the type of stop mode of the pattern stopped and displayed on the first special figure display unit 37a or the second special figure display unit 37b is set differently for each type of jackpot result. In step S1409, information on the stop mode of the pattern corresponding to the type of the jackpot result specified in step S1408 is stored in the main RAM 65. It should be noted that the stop mode of the pattern may be set in a one-to-one correspondence with each jackpot result, or a plurality of types of stop modes of the pattern may be set for at least a part of the jackpot results. The method of selecting the stop result for the jackpot result in which the stop modes of a plurality of types of symbols are set is arbitrary, but for example, the stop result may be selected according to the value of the jackpot type counter C2.

When the result of the hit / fail determination process is not a big hit result but one of the small hit results (step S1406: NO, step S1410: YES), the main RAM 65 corresponding to the type of the small hit result specified in the hit / fail determination process. The flag of is set to "1" (step S1411). After that, the stop result table for the small hit result, in which the information on the stop mode of the pattern to be finally stopped and displayed on the second special figure display unit 37b, which is the start target of this game round, is stored in advance in the main ROM 64. The identified information is stored in the main RAM 65. In the stop result table for the small hit result, the type of the stop mode of the pattern stopped and displayed on the second special figure display unit 37b is set differently for each type of the small hit result, and in step S1412. , Information on the stop mode of the pattern corresponding to the type of the small hit result specified in step S1411 is stored in the main RAM 65. It should be noted that the stop mode of the pattern may be set in a one-to-one correspondence with each small hit result, or a plurality of types of stop modes of the pattern may be set for at least a part of the small hit results. .. The method of selecting the stop result for the small hit result in which the stop modes of a plurality of types of symbols are set is arbitrary, but for example, the stop result may be selected according to the value of the hit random number counter C1. Further, the information on the mode of the pattern selected in step S1412 is different from the information on the mode of the pattern selected in the case of the jackpot result.

When the result of the hit / fail determination process is neither a big hit result nor a small hit result (step S1410: NO), the stop result setting process for the missed result is executed (step S1413). Specifically, the information on the mode of the pattern to be finally stopped and displayed on the first special figure display unit 37a or the second special figure display unit 37b in this game is stored in the main ROM 64 in advance. It is specified from the stop result table for use, and the specified information is stored in the main RAM 65. The information on the aspect of the pattern selected in this case is different from the information on the aspect of the pattern selected in the case of the big hit result and the information on the aspect of the pattern selected in the case of the small hit result, and further, the first It is one type common to the special figure display unit 37a and the second special figure display unit 37b.

When the process of step S1409, step S1412 or step S1413 is executed, the process of specifying the variable display period is executed (step S1414). In the specific process, the numerical information of the variable type counter CS is acquired. In addition, it is determined whether or not the reach effect is generated by the symbol display device 41 in this game round. Specifically, if any of the jackpot results occurs in this game, it is determined that the reach effect will occur. Further, if any of the small hit results occurs in this game round, it is determined that the reach effect does not occur. Further, when both the big hit result and the small hit result do not occur in this game round, the numerical information acquired from the reach random number counter C3 in the hold information stored in the execution area 87 for the special figure causes the reach to occur. It is determined that the reach effect is generated when the numerical information corresponds to the reach, and it is determined that the reach effect does not occur when the numerical information does not correspond to the reach occurrence.

When it is determined that the reach effect is generated, the information of the variation display period corresponding to the numerical information of the variation type counter CS this time is acquired by referring to the reach generation table stored in the main ROM 64, and the information is acquired. The acquired fluctuation display period information is set in the special figure special electric timer counter. Further, when it is determined that the reach effect does not occur, the information of the variation display period corresponding to the numerical information of the current variation type counter CS is referred to with reference to the reach non-occurrence table stored in the main ROM 64. get. In this case, each variable display period is set so that the variable display period when the reach effect occurs is longer than the variable display period when the reach effect does not occur. Then, the acquired information on the variable display period is set in the special figure special electric timer counter. The value set in the special figure special electric timer counter is decremented by 1 each time the timer update process (step S210) of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 12) is executed.

The variable display period when the reach does not occur is set so that the average period becomes shorter as the number of reserved information stored in the first special figure holding area 85 or the second special figure holding area 86 increases. Further, in the situation where the winning / failing lottery mode is the high probability mode, the holding information stored in the first special figure holding area 85 or the second special drawing holding area 86 is more than the situation where the winning / failing lottery mode is the low probability mode. The variable display period is set when the reach does not occur so that a shorter variable display period can be easily selected as compared with the case where the numbers are the same.

Further, the variable display period selected when the result is a small hit may be shorter than the variable display period selected when the result is a big hit, and the variable display period selected when the result is a small hit may be shorter. The configuration may be shorter than the average value of the variable display period selected when the average value is the jackpot result. In this case, it is possible to increase the digestion speed of the game round when the second hold information becomes the start target of the game round and a small hit result is generated.

Here, the maximum variation display period selected when the second hold information is the start target of the game in the situation where the winning / failing lottery mode is the low probability mode is the situation where the winning / failing lottery mode is the low probability mode. The first hold information is set to a period equal to or less than the maximum variable display period selected when the game round is started. In addition, the average period of the variable display period selected when the second hold information is the start target of the game round and does not result in a big hit result in the situation where the win / fail lottery mode is the low probability mode is the win / fail lottery mode. Is set to a period equal to or less than the average period of the variable display period selected when the first hold information is the start target of the game round and does not result in a big hit result in the low probability mode. This makes it possible to prevent the digestibility of the game times from deteriorating even when the second hold information is the target for starting the game times in the low probability mode. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the variable display selected when the second hold information is the start target of the game round and does not result in a big hit result in the situation where the win / fail lottery mode is the low probability mode. The average period of the period is the average period of the variable display period selected when the first hold information is the start target of the game round and the jackpot result is not obtained in the situation where the winning / failing lottery mode is the low probability mode. It may be configured to be the same or substantially the same. In this case, although the average period is actually different from the substantially same, the difference is not recognizable by the player.

In addition, the average period of the variable display period selected when the second hold information is the start target of the game round and does not result in a big hit result in the situation where the win / fail lottery mode is the high probability mode is the win / fail lottery mode. Is set to a period shorter than the average period of the variable display period selected when the first hold information is the start target of the game round and does not result in a big hit result in the situation where is in the high probability mode. As a result, the digestion rate of the game times when the second hold information is the start target of the game times in the high probability mode is set, and the first hold information is the start target of the game times in the high probability mode. It is possible to increase the digestibility of the game times when the game is played.

After executing the specification processing of the variation display period, the variation command and the type command corresponding to the game times to be started this time are transmitted to the voice emission control device 81 (step S1415). The variation command includes information on the variation display period specified in step S1414, and the game times to be started are included in either the first special figure display unit 37a or the second special figure display unit 37b. Contains information that indicates whether it is supported. Further, the variable command includes information on whether or not to execute the reach effect. The type command includes information on whether or not the game times to be started this time correspond to the jackpot result, and if it corresponds to the jackpot result, it is any type of jackpot result. Contains information indicating whether or not. In addition, the type command includes information on whether or not the game times to be started this time correspond to the small hit result, and if it corresponds to the small hit result, which type is used. It contains information indicating whether it is a small hit result.

After that, in the display unit of the first special figure display unit 37a and the second special figure display unit 37b, which is the target for starting the current game round, the variable display of the pattern is started (step S1416). Then, the value of the special figure special electric counter is added by 1 (step S1417). Since the value of the special figure special electric counter is "0" when the special figure change start process is executed, the value of the special figure special electric counter corresponds to the special figure change process (step S1207) by adding 1. It becomes "1".

When the voice emission control device 81 receives the variation command and the type command, the voice emission control device 81 executes a process for determining the execution content of the game rotation effect corresponding to those commands. Then, the light emission control of the display light emitting unit 53 and the sound output control of the speaker unit 54 are executed according to the table corresponding to the processing result. As a result, the light emitting effect of the display light emitting unit 53 and the sound output effect of the speaker unit 54 are executed over the variable display period of the game times. Further, the voice emission control device 81 transmits a command corresponding to the execution content of the game rotation effect determined this time to the display control device 82. Upon receiving the command, the display control device 82 executes the display control of the symbol display device 41 according to the table corresponding to the command. As a result, the display effect on the symbol display device 41 is executed over the variable display period of the game times this time.

In this case, if the game round this time is a 16R high accuracy result, the combination of "7" symbols is stopped and displayed on any of the effective lines. Also, if the game times this time is any of the 2R high accuracy result, 4R high accuracy result, 6R high accuracy result and 10R high accuracy result, the same odd number other than the "7" symbol is placed on any of the effective lines. The combination of symbols is stopped and displayed. If the game times this time is any of 2R low probability result, 4R low probability result, 6R low probability result, 10R low probability result and 16R low probability result, the same even numbered symbol is on any of the effective lines. The combination of is stopped and displayed. In addition, when the game round this time is any of the first small hit result, the second small hit result, and the third small hit result, the combination of the same symbol and the reach symbol is not on any of the effective lines. A combination of predetermined symbols (for example, "3.4.1") is stopped and displayed. In this way, any of the first small hit result, the second small hit result, and the third small hit result, the predetermined combination of symbols that is common in the effect for the game rotation in the symbol display device 41 is stopped and displayed. By doing so, it is possible to make it difficult to understand which of the first small hit result, the second small hit result, and the third small hit result corresponds to, while clearly indicating the occurrence of the small hit result. Become. Therefore, it is possible to increase the degree of attention to the open / close execution mode that occurs when a small hit result is obtained. Further, in the configuration in which the symbol display device 41 stops and displays a predetermined combination of symbols that is common to any of the first small hit result, the second small hit result, and the third small hit result. 2 On the special figure display unit 37b, the pattern corresponding to the type of the small hit result is stopped and displayed. Therefore, the manager of the game hall can identify which type of small hit result has occurred only by visually checking the second special figure display unit 37b. It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to this, and the symbol display device 41 may also be configured to display the stop result corresponding to the type of the small hit result.

<Processing during special figure change>
Next, the special figure changing process executed in step S1207 of the special figure special electric control process (FIG. 38) will be described.

When the value of the special figure special electric timer counter is 1 or more and the fluctuation display period of the current game round has not elapsed, the display of the special figure display units 37a and 37b which are the execution targets of the current game round. When it is the update timing of the contents, the data for updating the display contents of the special figure display units 37a and 37b is set. As a result, the display contents of the patterns on the special figure display units 37a and 37b to be controlled are updated to the display contents in the following order.

The mode at the start of the variable display of the pattern on the special figure display units 37a and 37b and the update mode of the variable display of the pattern are performed in a fixed mode regardless of the hit / fail determination result and the distribution determination result, and the symbol display device. It is performed in a certain manner regardless of the content of the effect for the game round in 41. For example, when a predetermined multiple update timings occur, the display contents of the pattern make one round and the display pattern in which the display order is a fixed order is repeatedly performed, and when the variable display period elapses, the display pattern is concerned. Regardless of which order is displayed, the stop result determined at the start of the game is displayed. This makes it possible to simplify the processing configuration for controlling the display of the special figure display units 37a and 37b.

On the other hand, when the value of the special figure special electric timer counter is "0", that is, when the fluctuation display period has elapsed, the final stop command is transmitted to the voice emission control device 81. After that, the information on the stop mode of the pattern of the special figure display units 37a and 37b stored in the main RAM 65 at the start of the game round is read out. As a result, the variable display of the pattern is stopped with the pattern corresponding to the game result of the current game times displayed on the special figure display units 37a and 37b to be controlled. After that, the information of the final stop period (specifically, 0.5 sec) is set in the special figure special electric timer counter. As a result, the measurement of the final stop period is started. After that, the value of the special figure special electric counter is added by 1. Since the value of the special figure special electric counter is "1" when the special figure changing process is executed, the value of the special figure special electric counter corresponds to the special figure finalizing process (step S1208) by adding 1. It becomes "2".

When the voice emission control device 81 receives the final stop command, the voice emission control device 81 transmits the corresponding command to the display control device 82. When the display control device 82 receives the command, the display control device 82 confirms and displays the combination of symbols corresponding to the stop result of the current game round on the symbol display device 41 over the final stop period.

<Processing during special drawing confirmation>
Next, the special figure finalizing process executed in step S1208 of the special figure special electric control process (FIG. 38) will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 41.

When the value of the special figure special electric timer counter is "0" and the final stop period has elapsed (step S1501: YES), and the game result of this game is a big hit result or a small hit result (step S1501: YES). Step S1502: YES), the value of the special figure special electric counter is added by 1 (step S1503). Since the value of the special figure special electric counter is "2" when the special figure finalizing process is executed, the value of the special figure special electric counter corresponds to "3" corresponding to the special electric start process (step S1209) by adding 1. ". On the other hand, when the game result of this game round is neither a big hit result nor a small hit result (step S1502: NO), the value of the special figure special electric counter is cleared to "0" (step S1504). As a result, the value of the special figure special electric counter becomes "0" corresponding to the special figure fluctuation start processing (step S1206).

<Special electric start processing>
Next, the special electric start processing executed in step S1209 of the special figure special electric control process (FIG. 38) will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 42.

If it is before the start of the opening period of the open / close execution mode (step S1601: YES), if the game result of this time is a big hit result, the information corresponding to the opening period corresponding to the big hit result (specifically, 5 seconds). Is set in the special figure special electric timer counter, and if the game result this time is a small hit result, the information corresponding to the opening period corresponding to the small hit result (specifically, 2 seconds) is set in the special figure special electric timer counter. Set (step S1602). After that, the opening command is transmitted to the voice emission control device 81 (step S1603). As a result, the effect corresponding to the opening period is performed in the symbol display device 41, the display light emitting unit 53, and the speaker unit 54.

If it is after the start of the opening period of the open / close execution mode (step S1601: NO), the condition is that the value of the special electric timer counter is "0", that is, the opening period has elapsed (step S1604 :). YES), the opening / closing number setting process is executed (step S1605). In this case, if the current game result is a 2R low probability result or a 2R high probability result, "2" is set in the open / close count counter provided in the main RAM 65, and the current game result is a 4R low probability result or a 4R high. If it is an accurate result, set "4" to the open / close count counter of the main RAM 65, and if the game result this time is a 6R low accuracy result or a 6R high accuracy result, set "6" to the open / close counter of the main RAM 65. If the current game result is a 10R low accuracy result or a 10R high accuracy result, "10" is set in the open / close count counter of the main RAM 65, and the current game result is a 16R low accuracy result or a 16R high accuracy result. For example, "16" is set in the open / close count counter of the main RAM 65. If the current game result is the first small hit result, "1" is set in the open / close count counter of the main RAM 65, and if the current game result is the second small hit result, the open / close count counter of the main RAM 65 is set. Is set to "5", and if the result of this game is the result of the third small hit, "10" is set in the open / close count counter of the main RAM 65. The open / close count counter is a counter for the main CPU 63 to specify the remaining number of times to open / close the special electric winning device 32 in the open / close execution mode.

After that, the opening continuation period setting process is executed (step S1606). In the setting process, when the game result of this time is one of the big hit results, the information of the open continuation period of the round game (specifically, 29 seconds) is set in the special figure special electric timer counter. In addition, in the setting process, when the game result of this time is the first small hit result, the information of the opening continuation period for the first small hit result (specifically, 10 seconds) is set in the special figure special electric timer counter. However, if the result of this game is the result of the second small hit, the information on the open duration for the result of the second small hit (specifically, 2 seconds) is set in the special electric timer counter, and this game is played. If the result is the third small hit result, the information on the open duration for the third small hit result (specifically, 1 second) is set in the special figure special electric timer counter.

After that, the process of setting the maximum number of winnings is executed (step S1607). In the setting process, "10" is set in the winning counter provided in the main RAM 65 regardless of which big hit result or which small hit result the game result of this time is. The winning counter is a counter for specifying the remaining number of the winning upper limit number by the main CPU 63.

After that, the release setting process for the special electric power is executed (step S1608). In the open setting process, data is set so that the special electric winning device 32 is in the open state. As a result, the special electric winning device 32 is opened. After that, the value of the special figure special electric counter is added by 1 (step S1609). Since the value of the special power counter is "3" when the special power start processing is executed, the value of the special power counter is "4" corresponding to the processing during opening of the special power (step S1210) by adding 1. Will be.

<Processing while the special electric train is open>
Next, the processing during opening of the special electric power executed in step S1210 of the special electric power control process (FIG. 38) will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 43.

When the value of the special power timer counter is "0", that is, when the open continuation period has elapsed (step S1701: YES), the value of the open / close count counter of the main RAM 65 is subtracted by 1 (step S1702). After that, the information of the interval period (specifically, 3 seconds) is set in the special figure special electric timer counter (step S1703). Further, the closing setting process for the special electric power is executed (step S1704). In the closing setting process, data is set so that the special electric winning device 32 is in the closed state. As a result, the special electric winning device 32 is closed. Then, the value of the special figure special electric counter is added by 1 (step S1705). Since the value of the special figure special electric counter is "4" when the special electric special electric power opening process is executed, the value of the special figure special electric power counter becomes "5" corresponding to the special electric power closing process (step S1211) by adding 1. ".

When the value of the special electric timer counter is not "0", that is, when the open continuation period has not elapsed (step S1701: NO), it is determined whether or not the special electric winning device 32 has been awarded (step S1701: NO). Step S1706). It should be noted that the determination as to whether or not the special electric winning device 32 has been won is performed by determining whether or not "1" is set in the special electric winning flag of the main RAM 65. As described above, the special electric winning flag is set to "1" in step S311 of the ball entry detection process (FIG. 14). If an affirmative determination is made in step S1706, the special electric winning flag is cleared to "0".

When the special electric winning device 32 has been won (step S1706: YES), the value of the winning counter of the main RAM 65 is subtracted by 1 (step S1707). Then, when the value of the winning counter after the subtraction of 1 is "0" (step S1708: YES), and when the game result that triggered the opening / closing execution mode this time is one of the big hit results (step). S1709: NO), the processes of steps S1702 to S1705 already described are executed. On the other hand, when the value of the winning counter is "0" (step S1708: YES) and the game result that triggered the opening / closing execution mode this time is one of the small hit results (step S1709). : YES), after clearing the value of the open / close count counter of the main RAM 65 to "0" (step S1710), the processes of steps S1704 to S1705 already described are executed.

<Processing while the special electric train is closed>
Next, the special electric closing process executed in step S1211 of the special drawing special electric control process (FIG. 38) will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 44.

When the game result that triggered the opening / closing execution mode this time is one of the small hit results and the special electric winning device 32 has been won (step S1801: YES), the main RAM 65 is won. The value of the counter is subtracted by 1 (step S1802). The case where the affirmative determination is made in step S1801 is the case where the game ball that has entered the special electric winning device 32 is detected by the special electric detecting sensor 45a immediately before the special electric winning device 32 is changed from the open state to the closed state. .. When the value of the winning counter after subtraction 1 is "0" (step S1803: YES), the value of the open / close count counter of the main RAM 65 is cleared to "0" (step S1804).

When the value of the open / close count counter of the main RAM 65 is not "0" (step S1805: NO) in the processing during closing of the special electric power, it is determined whether or not the value of the special electric power timer counter is "0". It is determined whether or not the interval period has elapsed (step S1806). When the interval period has elapsed (step S1806: YES), the maximum number of winnings is reached, provided that the game result that triggered the opening / closing execution mode is one of the jackpot results (step S1807: YES). The setting process is executed (step S1808). In the setting process, "10" is set in the winning counter of the main RAM 65.

When a negative determination is made in step S1807, or when the process of step S1808 is executed, the opening continuation period setting process is executed (step S1809). In the setting process, if the game result that triggered the opening / closing execution mode is one of the big hit results, the information on the opening duration of the round game (specifically, 29 seconds) is used as the special electric timer counter. Set to. In addition, in the setting process, when the game result of this time is the second small hit result, the information of the opening continuation period for the second small hit result (specifically, 2 seconds) is set in the special figure special electric timer counter. Then, when the game result of this time is the third small hit result, the information of the opening continuation period for the third small hit result (specifically, 1 second) is set in the special figure special electric timer counter.

After that, the release setting process for the special electric power is executed (step S1810). In the open setting process, data is set so that the special electric winning device 32 is in the open state. As a result, the special electric winning device 32 is opened. After that, the value of the special figure special electric counter is subtracted by 1 (step S1811). Since the value of the special figure special electric counter is "5" when the special electric special electric power closing process is executed, the value of the special figure special electric power counter is changed by 1 to be "4" corresponding to the special electric power opening processing (step S1210). ".

On the other hand, when the value of the open / close count counter of the main RAM 65 is "0" (step S1805: YES), the ending period setting process is executed (step S1812). In this case, if the game result that triggered the opening / closing execution mode this time is a big hit result, the information corresponding to the ending period corresponding to the big hit result (specifically, 5 seconds) is set in the special electric timer counter. However, if the game result that triggered the opening / closing execution mode this time is a small hit result, the information corresponding to the ending period corresponding to the small hit result (specifically, 2 seconds) is sent to the special electric timer counter. set. After that, the ending command is transmitted to the voice emission control device 81 (step S1813). As a result, the effect corresponding to the ending period is performed in the symbol display device 41, the display light emitting unit 53, and the speaker unit 54. Then, the value of the special figure special electric counter is added by 1 (step S1814). Since the value of the special figure special electric counter is "5" when the special electric power closing process is executed, the value of the special figure special electric power counter is "6" corresponding to the special electric power end process (step S1212) by adding 1. Will be.

<Special train end processing>
Next, the special electric power termination process executed in step S1212 of the special figure special electric power control process (FIG. 38) will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 45.

When the value of the special figure special electric timer counter is "0", that is, when the ending period has elapsed (step S1901: YES), the game result that triggered the opening / closing execution mode this time is one of the highly accurate results. If (step S1902 and step S1903: YES), "1" is set in the high probability flag provided in the main RAM 65 (step S1904). The high-probability flag is a flag for the main CPU 63 to specify whether the winning / failing lottery mode is the high-probability mode or the low-probability mode, and is high when the value of the high-probability flag is "1". It is a probability mode, and when the value of the high probability flag is "0", it is a low probability mode. Therefore, by executing the process of step S1904, the winning / failing lottery mode after the end of the opening / closing execution mode this time becomes the high probability mode. If the game result that triggered the opening / closing execution mode this time is one of the low probability results (step S1902: YES, step S1903: NO), the high probability flag of the main RAM 65 is cleared to "0". (Step S1905). As a result, the winning / failing lottery mode after the end of the opening / closing execution mode this time becomes the low probability mode.

On the other hand, if the game result that triggered the opening / closing execution mode this time is one of the small hit results (step S1902: NO), neither the process of step S1904 nor the process of step S1905 is executed. As a result, even if the game result becomes one of the small hit results and the opening / closing execution mode occurs, the winning / failing lottery mode does not change before and after the opening / closing execution mode.

When a negative determination is made in step S1902, when the process of step S1904 is executed, or when the process of step S1905 is executed, the clear process is executed (step S1906). In the clearing process, the various flags and counters used in the current game times and the current open / close execution mode are cleared to "0". However, the high probability flag of the main RAM 65 is excluded from the target of this "0" clear. After that, the value of the special figure special electric counter is cleared to "0" (step S1907). As a result, the value of the special figure special electric counter becomes "0" corresponding to the special figure fluctuation start processing (step S1206).

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

When a game ball enters any of the general winning opening 31, the special electric winning device 32, the first operating port 33, and the second operating opening 34, the game ball is paid out, so that the player can use any of these entry sections. The game will be played while expecting the game ball to enter. In the configuration, the game ball enters any one of the out port 24a, the general winning port 31, the special electric winning device 32, the first operating port 33, and the second operating port 34 (hereinafter, also referred to as a history target ball entry section). When this occurs, the corresponding history information is stored in the history memory 117 of the management IC 66. This makes it possible for the pachinko machine 10 to store and retain information for managing the number or frequency of game balls entering each history target ball entry section, and this managed information is used. This makes it possible to appropriately manage the mode of entering the game ball into each history-targeted entry unit. Further, since the history information is stored and retained by the pachinko machine 10 itself, it is possible to prevent unauthorized access and unauthorized modification of the history information.

All the ball entry units that eject the game ball from the game area PA are subject to execution of the storage process of the history information and are subject to management using the history information. This makes it possible to manage the ball entry frequency for any history target ball entry unit by using the history information. Further, it is possible to manage the ratio of the number of game balls to the history target ball entry unit to the number of game balls discharged from the game area PA by using the history information.

The history information includes RTC information which is information corresponding to the timing when the game ball enters the history target ball entry portion which triggered the storage of the history information. As a result, by using the history information, it is possible to grasp in detail the ball entry history of the game ball to the history target ball entry section.

In the history memory 117, not only the history information corresponding to the entry of the game ball into the history target entry portion, but also the history information indicating whether or not the opening / closing execution mode is in the open / closed execution mode, and whether or not the game ball is in the high probability mode. History information indicating whether or not the front door frame 14 is open and history information indicating whether or not the front door frame 14 is open are stored. As a result, it is possible to distinguish whether or not each of these situations is the case, and to manage the ball entry mode of the game ball into the history target ball entry section.

It is possible to output the history information stored in the history memory 117 to a reading device which is a device outside the pachinko machine 10. This makes it possible to read the history information with the reading device and analyze the ball entry mode of the game ball into the history target ball entry section using the read history information.

The MPU 62 is provided with a reading terminal 102, and a program can be read from the main ROM 64 by a reading device electrically connected to the reading terminal 102. This makes it possible to confirm whether or not the program is normal. In this configuration, the history information stored in the history memory 117 is externally output by using the reading terminal 102 for externally outputting the program. This makes it possible to output the history information to the outside while preventing the configuration from becoming complicated.

It is specified which of the program and the history information is the information to be output from the reading terminal 102, and the information on the side corresponding to the specified result is externally output through the reading terminal 102. As a result, in a configuration in which history information is externally output using the reading terminal 102 for externally outputting the program, the pachinko machine 10 determines which of the program and the history information is the target information for external output. It is specified on the side, and the specified information is output to the outside. Therefore, even if the reading terminal 102 is also used, it is possible to read only necessary information.

Based on the information received from the reading device electrically connected to the reading terminal 102, it is specified which of the program and history information is the information to be output from the reading terminal 102. This makes it possible to prevent the configuration regarding the selection of information to be output as an external output from becoming complicated.

The MPU 62 having the main ROM 64 for storing the program in advance has the management IC 66 and the reading terminal 102. This makes it possible to consolidate the signal paths for the reading terminal 102 in the MPU 62. Therefore, it is possible to obtain the excellent effect as described above while making it difficult to illegally access the signal path to the reading terminal 102.

The main CPU 63 that executes a process for paying out the game ball based on the entry of the game ball into any of the general winning port 31, the special electric winning device 32, the first operating port 33, and the second operating port 34. Separately, the management side CPU 112 is provided, and the management side CPU 112 executes a process for storing the history information in the history memory 117. As a result, it is possible to manage the ball entry mode of the game ball into each history target ball entry unit while preventing the processing load of the main CPU 63 from being extremely increased.

The main CPU 63 and the management CPU 112 are provided on the same chip as the MPU 62. This makes it possible to prevent unauthorized access to the communication path between the main CPU 63 and the management CPU 112.

The main CPU 63 inputs information corresponding to the detection results of the ball entry detection sensors 42a to 48a to each buffer of the input port 121 of the management IC 66 by using the signal path corresponding to each of the ball entry detection sensors 42a to 48a. It is transmitted to 122a to 122g. As a result, the type of information transmitted from the main CPU 63 corresponds to each buffer 122a to 122g (that is, each signal path), and the configuration for distinguishing each type of information in the management side CPU 112 is simplified. It becomes possible to do.

The main CPU 63 provides information corresponding to whether or not it is in the open / close execution mode, information corresponding to whether or not it is in the high probability mode, and information corresponding to whether or not the front door frame 14 is open. , The signal path corresponding to each of these situations is used to transmit to each buffer 122h to 122j of the input port 121 of the management IC 66. As a result, the types of information corresponding to each of these situations correspond to the buffers 122h to 122j (that is, each signal path), and the configuration for distinguishing each type of information on the management side CPU 112 is simplified. It becomes possible.

The main CPU 63 transmits correspondence information indicating which type of information each buffer 122a to 122j (that is, each signal path 118a to 118j) corresponds to, to the management side CPU 112. As a result, it is not necessary to store the correspondence information in the management IC 66 in advance. Therefore, it is possible to increase the versatility of the management IC 66.

When the supply of the operating power to the main CPU 63 is started, the correspondence information is transmitted from the main CPU 63 to the management IC 66. As a result, in a situation where a game ball may enter the history target entry section, the correspondence relationship between the information transmitted from the main CPU 63 and the history target entry section can be specified by the management IC 66. It becomes possible to become.

Correspondence-related information is transmitted from the main CPU 63 to the management IC 66 by using the signal paths 118a to 118g for transmitting information indicating whether or not the game ball has entered the history target ball entry unit. This makes it possible to simplify the communication-related configuration as compared with the configuration in which a dedicated signal path for transmitting correspondence information is provided.

The management IC 66 is provided with a correspondence memory 116, and the correspondence information transmitted from the main CPU 63 to the management IC 66 is stored in the correspondence memory 116. As a result, every time the main CPU 63 transmits the information of the detection result of each of the ball entry detection sensors 42a to 48a, the information that enables the history target ball entry unit corresponding to the transmission target information to be specified by the management IC 66 is transmitted. No need to provide. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the amount of information of the detection result of each of the ball entry detection sensors 42a to 48a transmitted from the main CPU 63.

By switching the output state of the output instruction signal output from the main CPU 63 to the management IC 66 from the LOW level to the HI level, information is output from the management IC 66 to the reading terminal 102. In this case, the fact that the signal path corresponding to the 16th buffer 122p corresponds to the output instruction signal can be specified by the management side CPU 112 without receiving the correspondence information from the main side CPU 63. .. This makes it possible to prevent the configuration related to the transmission of correspondence information from becoming extremely complicated.

The management IC 66 is provided with a number of buffers 122a to 122p capable of receiving information from the main CPU 63, which is larger than the number of types of information that need to be transmitted from the main CPU 63 to the management IC 66. Has been done. As a result, even if the number of types of the information increases or decreases depending on the model of the pachinko machine 10, it is possible to deal with it without changing the configuration related to the buffers 122a to 122p. Therefore, it is possible to increase the versatility of the management IC 66.

When the history information is transmitted from the management IC 66 to the reading terminal 102, the corresponding history information includes the correspondence information indicating the type of the history target ball entry unit corresponding to the history information. As a result, it is possible to specify the ball entry mode of the game ball into each history target ball entry portion by using the read history information.

In the management IC 66, by using the history information stored in the history memory 117, various parameters (1st to 8, 11 to 18, 21 to 26 parameters) are calculated. This makes it possible to externally output various parameters that are the result of calculation using the history information.

Various parameters are calculated in a state where the history information corresponding to the situation where the front door frame 14 is open is excluded. This makes it possible to derive various parameters in a normal situation where the front door frame 14 is in the closed state. In addition, various parameters corresponding to the situation of the open / close execution mode and the situation of the high probability mode are calculated. This makes it possible for the manager of the game hall or the like to grasp the entry mode of the game ball according to each situation.

When various parameters are calculated, the history memory 117 is initialized by executing the clearing process of the history memory 117. As a result, the history information that exceeds the storage capacity of the history memory 117 becomes the storage target in the history memory 117, and the history information that should be stored and retained is erased by overwriting. Can be made less likely to occur.

When various parameters are output to the reading terminal 102, the history information stored in the history memory 117 is also output to the reading terminal 102. As a result, when reading out various parameters and analyzing the entry mode of the game ball in the game area PA, it is possible to refer not only to the various parameters but also to the history information on which the calculation of the various parameters is based.

The management side CPU 112 calculates various parameters when the reading device is electrically connected to the reading terminal 102. This makes it possible to reduce the frequency of calculating various parameters.

It is specified by the main CPU 63 that the reading device is electrically connected to the reading terminal 102, and when the output instruction information is transmitted from the main CPU 63, various parameters are calculated by the management IC 66. , Various parameters of the calculation result are output to the reading terminal 102. This makes it possible to output various parameters to the reading device outside the pachinko machine 10 based on the instruction from the main CPU 63.

Whether or not the reading device is electrically connected to the reading terminal 102 is specified by the processing at the start of supply of the operating power executed by the main CPU 63, and the reading device is electrically connected. Is specified, the output instruction information is transmitted from the main CPU 63 to the management IC 66. As a result, in a situation where the processing at the start of supply of operating power is being executed by the main CPU 63 or the like, that is, in a situation before the normal processing for advancing the game is started in the main CPU 63, various types are used. The calculation of the parameters and the external output of various parameters of the calculation results are completed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the calculation of various parameters and the external output of the calculation result in the situation where the game ball may enter the history target ball entry section, and the processing load of the management IC 66 is increased. It is possible to reduce it.

History information is stored in the history memory 117 in a configuration in which external output corresponding to the occurrence of a game ball entering the first operating port 33 or the second operating port 34 is performed through the external terminal board 97. .. As a result, by using the information output externally through the external terminal board 97, the history can be easily grasped while easily grasping the number and frequency of game balls entering the first operating port 33 and the second operating port 34. By using the history information stored in the memory 117, it is possible to accurately grasp the number and frequency of the game balls entering the history target entry portion.

The through gate 35 is provided at a position where the entry of the game ball is restricted in the game state other than the open / close execution mode and the entry of the game ball is possible in the open / close execution mode. As a result, by shifting to the open / close execution mode, not only the game ball can be entered into the fourth discharge passage portion 45 of the special electric winning device 32, but also the game ball can be entered into the through gate 35. Become. Therefore, it is possible to increase the profit of shifting to the open / close execution mode, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

When a game ball enters the through gate 35, the holding information on the normal drawing side is acquired, and when the holding information on the normal drawing side is acquired, the second operating port 34 is in an open state with a high probability. It becomes. Then, when the game ball enters the second operating port 34, either the big hit result or the small hit result is generated, so that the opening / closing execution mode is generated. That is, when the open / close execution mode is generated, the game ball can enter the through gate 35, and when the game ball enters the through gate 35, the open / close execution mode can be generated again. As a result, it is possible to create a situation in which the open / close execution mode is continuously generated, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

An opening / closing execution mode may occur based on the fact that the game ball enters the first operating port 33 where the game ball may enter regardless of the entry of the game ball into the through gate 35. Then, as described above, when the open / close execution mode is generated, the game ball can enter the through gate 35, and when the game ball enters the through gate 35, the open / close execution mode can be generated again. In this case, the player expects that the opening / closing execution mode is started based on the entry of the game ball into the first operating port 33 in the situation other than the opening / closing execution mode, and the through gate 35 in the opening / closing execution mode. It is expected that the opening / closing execution mode will be continuously generated based on the entry of the game ball into the ball.

The probability that the opening / closing execution mode will occur when the game ball enters the through gate 35 is higher than the probability that the opening / closing execution mode will occur when the game ball enters the first operating port 33. This makes it possible to increase the player's expectation that the game ball will enter the through gate 35 in the open / close execution mode.

The expected value that the open / close execution mode is generated after the game ball enters the through gate 35 and the hold information on the normal drawing side is acquired does not change depending on the game state. As a result, the processing configuration can be simplified as compared with the configuration in which the expected value is changed according to the gaming state, and the expected value can be easily managed. However, in such a configuration in which the expected value does not fluctuate according to the game state, it becomes difficult to give intonation to the game. On the other hand, as described above, since the game ball can enter the through gate 35 in the open / close execution mode, it is possible to give inflection to the opportunity to acquire the hold information on the normal drawing side. As a result, it becomes possible to give intonation to the game.

When the game ball enters the through gate 35, the game ball can enter the second operating port 34, and when the game ball enters the second operating port 34, the transition to the open / close execution mode is triggered. Occur. As a result, in order to continuously generate the open / close execution mode, it is necessary to insert the game ball into the through gate 35 and further enter the game ball into the second operating port 34 in the open / close execution mode. Become. Therefore, the uncertainty about the continuous occurrence of the open / close execution mode is increased, and as a result, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

A special electric winning device 32, a second operating port 34, and a through gate 35 are provided at positions where the game ball that has flowed down or has flowed down the right region PA3 can enter. As a result, by rotating the launch operation device 28 so that the game ball flows down the right side region PA3, for example, with the maximum operation amount, the special electric winning device 32 is won, the second operating port 34 is won, and the through. It is possible to aim for the prizes at the gate 35 all at once.

When the special electric winning device 32 is switched from one of the open state and the closed state to the other, the game ball can be entered into the through gate 35. This makes it possible to increase the player's attention to the switching timing of this state. Therefore, it is possible to diversify the objects that the player should pay attention to in the open / close execution mode, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game in the open / close execution mode. Further, a through gate 35 is provided at a position where the game ball can flow in at the timing when the special electric winning device 32 switches from one of the open state and the closed state to the other. As a result, it is possible to achieve the above-mentioned excellent effect only by setting the positional relationship of the through gate 35 with respect to the special electric winning device 32 as described above.

When the opening / closing member 202 of the special electric winning device 32 moves from one of the open position and the closed position to the other, the game ball mounted on the guide plate portion 214 of the opening / closing member 202 can enter the through gate 35. As a result, in the open / close execution mode, the player not only determines whether or not the game ball enters the fourth discharge passage portion 45 of the special electric winning device 32, but also the game ball is mounted on the guide plate portion 214. In this state, attention is paid to whether or not the guide plate portion 214 moves from one of the open position and the closed position to the other, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game in the open / close execution mode.

At the timing when the special electric winning device 32 switches from the open state to the closed state, an opportunity for the game ball to enter the through gate 35 is generated. As a result, it is possible to increase the attention of the player not only when the special electric winning device 32 is in the open state but also when the special electric winning device 32 is switched to the closed state.

The guide plate portion 214 of the opening / closing member 202 is formed so that the game ball mounted on the guide plate portion 214 flows down to the left along the guide plate portion 214. Then, the through gate 35 is a game ball on which the opening / closing member 202 moves from the open position to the closed position in a state where the game ball is placed in the predetermined range X which is a part of the range of the guide plate portion 214. Is provided at a position where the ball can be entered by falling downward. In this case, in order for the game ball to enter the through gate 35, not only the game ball is mounted on the guide plate portion 214 but also the game ball on which the opening / closing member 202 is arranged in the open position. It is necessary to move the opening / closing member 202 from the open position to the closed position at the exquisite timing in which is present in the predetermined range X. As a result, the player pays attention to the relationship between the position of the game ball mounted on the guide plate portion 214 and the switching timing of the state of the opening / closing member 202, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game in the opening / closing execution mode. Will be.

On the upstream side of the special electric winning device 32, a guide nail group 241 for guiding the game ball flowing into the right side region PA3 to the right end side of the opening / closing member 202 is provided. The predetermined range X, which is the range in which the game ball can enter the through gate 35 in the guide plate portion 214, is set so as to be biased toward the left end side of the opening / closing member 202. As a result, in order for the game ball to enter the through gate 35, it is necessary for the opening / closing member 202 to move from the open position to the closed position at an exquisite timing while the game ball is flowing down on the guide plate portion 214. be. Therefore, the player pays attention to the movement of the game ball on the guide plate portion 214, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game in the open / close execution mode.

Further, in the special electric winning device 32, the inlet portion 45b of the fourth discharge passage portion 45 exists to the left of the predetermined range X, which is the range in which the game ball can enter the through gate 35 in the guide plate portion 214. is doing. As a result, the game ball that is on the guide plate portion 214 but has not reached the entrance portion 45b will enter the through gate 35. Therefore, the disadvantageous feeling of the player that the game ball placed on the guide plate portion 214 did not win the special electric winning device 32 is changed to the profit feeling that the through gate 35 is won. It becomes possible.

For example, the jackpot result includes a 2R high accuracy result and a 16R high accuracy result, and an opening / closing execution mode triggered by the 2R high accuracy result and an opening / closing execution triggered by the 16R high accuracy result. The ease of entering the game ball into the through gate 35 differs depending on the mode. As a result, the player who expects the game ball to enter the through gate 35 expects the opening / closing execution mode in which the game ball is likely to enter the through gate 35, and the interest of the game is improved. It becomes possible.

In the configuration that allows the game ball to enter the through gate 35 when the special electric winning device 32 is opened and closed, for example, the opening / closing execution mode and the 16R high accuracy result are obtained when the 2R high accuracy result is obtained. The number of times of opening and closing of the special electric winning device 32 is different from that of the opening / closing execution mode triggered by the fact. As a result, the expected value of the game ball entering the through gate 35 becomes high in the open / close execution mode in which the expected value of the game ball entering the special electric winning device 32 becomes high. Therefore, it is possible to further increase the player's expectation that the opening / closing execution mode in which the special electric winning device 32 is opened / closed frequently is generated.

When a game ball enters the second operating port 34, not only a big hit result can be obtained, but also a small hit result can be obtained, and the probability of a small hit result is higher than the probability of a big hit result. As a result, the opening / closing execution mode is likely to occur by causing the game ball to enter the second operating port 34. In this case, it is possible to enter the through gate 35 in a predetermined situation, which causes the second operating port 34 to be opened. As a result, the player who expects the game ball to enter the second operating port 34 expects the occurrence of a predetermined situation, and it becomes possible to improve the interest of the game.

The above-mentioned predetermined situation is a situation in which the open / close execution mode is executed. As a result, as described above, when the opening / closing execution mode occurs once, it is possible to create a situation in which the opening / closing execution mode is continuously generated, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

In the low-probability mode, the average period of the fluctuation display period of the game times that is executed based on the entry of the game ball into the second operating port 34 and does not result in a big hit is the first operating port 33 in the low-probability mode. It is the same as, substantially the same as, or less than the average period of the variation display period of the game times that are executed based on the entry of the game ball into the game and do not result in a big hit. This makes it possible to prevent the digestibility of the former game times from becoming extremely worse than the digestibility of the latter game times. However, when the configuration is provided and the frequency with which the second operating port 34 is opened with respect to the entry of the game ball into the through gate 35 is constant regardless of the game state, the low probability mode is provided. It is assumed that the game is performed aiming at the entry of the game ball into the second operating port 34. On the other hand, in a situation other than the open / close execution mode, the game ball cannot enter the through gate 35. Therefore, in the low probability mode, it is possible to play the game aiming at the entry of the game ball into the first operating port 33.

<Second embodiment>
In the present embodiment, among the first to 16th buffers 122a to 122p of the input port 121 on the management side I / F 111, the type of buffer whose input signal type is determined in the design stage of the management IC 66 is described above. It is different from the first embodiment. Further, the processing configuration executed by the main CPU 63 in order to cause the management CPU 112 to specify the type of the input signal is different from the first embodiment. Hereinafter, a configuration different from the first embodiment will be described. The description of the same configuration as that of the first embodiment is basically omitted.

FIG. 46 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the configuration of the input port 121 of the management side I / F 111 in the present embodiment.

A signal of the same type as that of the first embodiment is input to the first to seventh buffers 122a to 122g and the sixteenth buffer 122p. Specifically, the first signal corresponding to the detection result of the first winning opening detection sensor 42a is input to the first buffer 122a, and the second buffer 122b corresponds to the detection result of the second winning opening detection sensor 43a. Two signals are input, a third signal corresponding to the detection result of the third winning opening detection sensor 44a is input to the third buffer 122c, and a fourth corresponding to the detection result of the special electric detection sensor 45a is input to the fourth buffer 122d. A signal is input, a fifth signal corresponding to the detection result of the first actuating port detection sensor 46a is input to the fifth buffer 122e, and a fifth signal corresponding to the detection result of the second actuating port detection sensor 47a is input to the sixth buffer 122f. The sixth signal is input, the seventh signal corresponding to the detection result of the out port detection sensor 48a is input to the seventh buffer 122g, and the output instruction signal is input to the sixteenth buffer 122p.

On the other hand, in the first embodiment, the signal corresponding to the open / close execution mode is input to the eighth buffer 122h as the eighth signal, and the signal corresponding to the high probability mode is input to the ninth buffer 122i as the ninth signal. The signal corresponding to the door frame 14 is input to the tenth buffer 122j as the tenth signal, but in the present embodiment, the buffers to which these signals are input are different. Specifically, the signal corresponding to the open / close execution mode is input to the 13th buffer 122m as the signal in the open / close execution mode, and the signal corresponding to the high probability mode is input to the 14th buffer 122n as the signal in the high probability mode. The signal corresponding to the door frame 14 is input to the 15th buffer 122o as a signal during door opening.

The opening / closing execution mode signal is input to the 13th buffer 122m, the high probability mode signal is input to the 14th buffer 122n, the door opening signal is input to the 15th buffer 122o, and the 16th buffer 122o is input. It is determined at the design stage of the management IC 66 that the output instruction signal is input to the buffer 122p, and the management CPU 112 receives the instruction from the main CPU 63 to these 13th to 16th buffers 122m to 122p. It is possible to specify that each of the above signals corresponding to each is input. On the other hand, what kind of signal is input to the first to twelfth buffers 122a to 122l is not determined at the design stage of the management IC 66, and the type of these signals receives an instruction from the main CPU 63. This is specified by the management side CPU 112. The process for specifying the type of the signal is executed when the supply of the operating power to the main CPU 63 and the management CPU 112 is started, as in the first embodiment.

FIG. 47 is a flowchart showing a recognition process of the present embodiment executed by the main CPU 63. The recognition process is executed in step S110 in the main process (FIG. 11) as in the first embodiment.

First, "12", which is the number of the first to twelfth buffers 122a to 122l to be recognized for the signal type, is set in the recognition output counter of the main RAM 65 (step S2001). After that, the output processing of the identification start signal is executed (step S2002). In the output process, the output states of the first signal input to the first buffer 122a, the open / closed execution mode signal input to the thirteenth buffer 122m, and the high probability mode signal input to the fourteenth buffer 122n are displayed. By setting to the HI level, the output of the identification start signal is started. The period for maintaining these signals at the HI level is set to a period sufficient for the management CPU 112 to recognize the output state of these signals.

After that, the information of the number of outputs corresponding to the current value of the recognition output counter of the main RAM 65 is read from the main ROM 64, and the information of the read number of outputs is set in the output counter provided in the main RAM 65 (. Step S2003). The output count counter is a counter for specifying the output count of the type identification signal by the main CPU 63.

In the present embodiment, when the management side CPU 112 is made to recognize the type of the signal input to the first buffer 122a to the twelfth buffer 122l, the number of prize balls set for the ball entry unit corresponding to the signal type. Outputs the type identification signal the same number of times as. The management side CPU 112 stores information corresponding to the number of times the type identification signal is received for each of the first buffer 122a to the twelfth buffer 122l in the first to twelfth correspondence relation areas 123a to 123l of the correspondence relation memory 116. .. That is, the type of the signal input to the first buffer 122a to the twelfth buffer 122l is grasped as the number of prize balls set for the ball entry unit corresponding to the signal type.

In step S2003, when the value of the recognition output counter is any of "12", "11", and "10", "10" corresponding to the number of prize balls of the general winning opening 31 is set in the output count counter. .. When the value of the recognition output counter is "9", "15" corresponding to the number of prize balls of the special electric winning device 32 is set in the output count counter. When the value of the recognition output counter is "8", "1" corresponding to the number of prize balls in the first operating port 33 is set in the output count counter. When the value of the recognition output counter is "7", "1" corresponding to the number of prize balls in the second operating port 34 is set in the output count counter. Further, when the value of the recognition output counter is "6", even if the game ball enters the out port 24a although it corresponds to the out port 24a, the game ball is not paid out, so that the output count counter is used. Set to "0". Further, when the value of the recognition output counter is any of "5" to "1", the corresponding ball entry portion does not exist and the ball is blank, so "0" is set in the output count counter.

After that, the output processing of the start trigger signal is executed (step S2004). In the output process, the output of the start trigger signal is started by setting the output state of the first signal input to the first buffer 122a to the HI level. The period for maintaining the first signal at the HI level is set to a period sufficient for the management CPU 112 to recognize the output state of the first signal.

After that, on the condition that the value of the output count counter of the main RAM 65 is not "0" (step S2005: YES), that is, on the condition that a value of 1 or more is set in the output count counter in step S2003. Step S2006 proceeds. In step S2006, the output processing of the type identification signal is executed. In the output process, the output of the type identification signal is started by setting the output state of the second signal input to the second buffer 122b to the HI level. The period for maintaining the second signal at the HI level is set to a period sufficient for the management CPU 112 to recognize the output state of the second signal.

After that, the value of the output count counter of the main RAM 65 is subtracted by 1 (step S2007), and it is determined whether or not the value of the output count counter after the 1 subtraction is "0" (step S2008). If the value of the output count counter is 1 or more (step S2008: NO), the process returns to step S2006.

If an affirmative determination is made in step S2005, or if an affirmative determination is made in step S2008, the end trigger signal output process is executed (step S2009). In the output process, the output of the end trigger signal is started by setting the output state of the third signal input to the third buffer 122c to the HI level. The period for maintaining the third signal at the HI level is set to a period sufficient for the management CPU 112 to recognize the output state of the third signal.

After that, the value of the recognition output counter of the main RAM 65 is subtracted by 1 (step S2010), and it is determined whether or not the value of the recognition output counter after the 1 subtraction is "0" (step S2011). If the value of the recognition output counter is 1 or more (step S2011: NO), the process returns to step S2003 and the process for recognizing the signal type corresponding to the value of the recognition output counter after 1 subtraction is executed. do.

On the other hand, when the value of the recognition output counter is "0" (step S2011: YES), the output processing of the identification end signal is executed (step S2012). In the output process, the output states of the third signal input to the third buffer 122c, the open / closed execution mode signal input to the thirteenth buffer 122m, and the high probability mode signal input to the fourteenth buffer 122n are displayed. By setting the HI level, the output of the identification end signal is started. The period for maintaining these signals at the HI level is set to a period sufficient for the management CPU 112 to recognize the output state of these signals.

Next, the management process in the present embodiment executed by the management side CPU 112 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The management process is started when the supply of the operating power to the management side CPU 112 is started as in the first embodiment.

When the reception of the identification start signal from the main CPU 63 is completed (step S2101: YES), the value of the setting target counter of the management side RAM 114 is cleared to "0" (step S2102). After that, the process proceeds to step S2104 on condition that the start trigger signal is received from the main CPU 63 (step S2103: YES). In step S2104, it is determined whether or not the type identification signal is received from the main CPU 63. When the type identification signal is received (step S2104: YES), the value of the reception count counter provided in the management side RAM 114 is added by 1 (step S2105). The reception count counter is a counter for the management side CPU 112 to specify the number of times the type identification signal is received from the main side CPU 63. The value of the reception count counter is cleared to "0" when an affirmative determination is made in step S2103.

When a negative determination is made in step S2104, or when the process of step S2105 is executed, it is determined whether or not an end trigger signal has been received from the main CPU 63 (step S2106). If the end trigger signal has not been received (step S2106: NO), the process returns to step S2104, and if the end trigger signal has been received (step S2106: YES), the correspondence setting process is executed (step S2107). In the correspondence setting process, the reception count counter is set in the correspondence area corresponding to the current value in the setting target counter of the management side RAM 114 among the first to twelfth correspondence areas 123a to 123l of the correspondence memory 116. Stores the value that has been set. In this case, "10" corresponding to the number of prize balls of the general winning opening 31 is set in the first correspondence area 123a, the second correspondence area 123b, and the third correspondence area 123c, and the fourth correspondence area 123d is set. Is set to "15" corresponding to the number of prize balls of the special electric winning device 32, and "1" corresponding to the number of prize balls of the first operating port 33 is set in the fifth correspondence area 123e, and the sixth correspondence relationship. In the area 123f, "1" corresponding to the number of prize balls in the second operating port 34 is set. Further, "0" is set in the 7th to 12th correspondence related areas 123g to 123l. After that, the value of the setting target counter of the management side RAM 114 is added by 1 (step S2108).

When a negative determination is made in step S2103, or when the process of step S2108 is executed, it is determined whether or not the reception of the identification end signal from the main CPU 63 is completed (step S2109). If the reception of the identification end signal is not completed (step S2109: NO), the process returns to step S2103, and the processing after step S2104 is performed on condition that the start trigger signal is received from the main CPU 63 (step S2103: YES). Run. When the reception of the identification end signal from the main CPU 63 is completed (step S2109: YES), the history setting process of step S2110 and the external output process of step S2111 are repeatedly executed.

FIG. 49 is a time chart showing how the correspondence relationship information between the first to twelfth buffers 122a to 122l and the types of signals input to these buffers 122a to 122l is stored in the correspondence relationship memory 116. FIG. 49 (a) shows a period in which the output state of the first signal is at the HI level, FIG. 49 (b) shows a period in which the output state of the second signal is at the HI level, and FIG. 49 (c) shows. ) Indicates the period during which the output state of the third signal is at the HI level, FIG. 49 (d) indicates the period during which the output state of the signal during the open / close execution mode is at the HI level, and FIG. 49 (e) shows the period. The period in which the output state of the signal in the high probability mode is at the HI level is shown, and FIG. 49 (f) shows the correspondence between the first to twelfth buffers 122a to 122l and the types of signals input to these buffers 122a to 122l. FIG. 49 (g) shows the execution period of the identification state in which the process for identifying the relationship is executed, FIG. 49 (g) shows the timing at which the value of the reception count counter of the management side RAM 114 is incremented by 1, and FIG. 49 (h) shows the management. The timing at which the correspondence setting process (step S2107) is executed by the side CPU 112 is shown.

When the supply of the operating power to the main CPU 63 and the management CPU 112 is started, the first signal is shown at the timing of t1 as shown in FIGS. 49 (a), 49 (d), and 49 (e). , The output state of the signal in the open / close execution mode and the signal in the high probability mode is changed from the LOW level to the HI level. As a result, the output of the identification start signal from the main CPU 63 to the management CPU 112 is started. After that, at the timing of t2, the output states of the first signal, the open / close execution mode signal, and the high probability mode signal are changed from the HI level to the LOW bell. As a result, the output of the identification start signal from the main CPU 63 to the management CPU 112 is stopped. At the timing of t2, the management side CPU 112 makes an affirmative determination in step S2101 of the management process (FIG. 48), so that the identification state is set as shown in FIG. 49 (f).

After that, the output state of the first signal is maintained at the HI level as shown in FIG. 49A from the timing of t3 to the timing of t4. As a result, the start trigger signal is output to the management side CPU 112. Then, as shown in FIG. 49 (b), the output state of the second signal is maintained at the HI level from the timing of t5 to the timing of t7. As a result, the type identification signal is output once to the management side CPU 112. In this case, at the timing of t6, the value of the reception count counter of the management side RAM 114 is incremented by 1 as shown in FIG. 49 (g).

After that, the output state of the third signal is maintained at the HI level as shown in FIG. 49 (c) from the timing of t8 to the timing of t10. As a result, the end trigger signal is output to the management side CPU 112. In this case, at the timing of t9, the management side CPU 112 executes the correspondence setting process as shown in FIG. 49 (h). Since the value of the reception count counter is "1" at the timing when the correspondence relation setting process is executed, "1" is used as the correspondence relation information in the correspondence relation areas 123a to 123l to be set this time in the correspondence relation memory 116. ”Information is stored.

After that, the output state of the first signal is maintained at the HI level as shown in FIG. 49A from the timing of t11 to the timing of t12. As a result, the start trigger signal is output to the management side CPU 112. Then, as shown in FIG. 49 (b), the timing of t13 to the timing of t15, the timing of t16 to the timing of t18, the timing of t19 to the timing of t21, and the timing of t22 to the timing of t24 are second. The output state of the signal is maintained at the HI level. As a result, the type identification signal is output once to the management side CPU 112. In this case, the value of the reception count counter of the management side RAM 114 is incremented by 1 at each of the timing of t14, the timing of t17, the timing of t20, and the timing of t23, as shown in FIG. 49 (g).

After that, the output state of the third signal is maintained at the HI level as shown in FIG. 49 (c) from the timing of t25 to the timing of t27. As a result, the end trigger signal is output to the management side CPU 112. In this case, at the timing of t26, the correspondence setting process is executed by the management side CPU 112 as shown in FIG. 49 (h). Since the value of the reception count counter is "10" at the timing when the correspondence relation setting process is executed, "10" is used as the correspondence relation information in the correspondence relation areas 123a to 123l to be set this time in the correspondence relation memory 116. ”Information is stored.

After that, at the timing of t28, as shown in FIGS. 49 (c), 49 (d), and 49 (e), the output states of the third signal, the open / close execution mode signal, and the high probability mode signal are at the LOW level. Is changed to HI level. As a result, the output of the identification end signal from the main CPU 63 to the management CPU 112 is started. After that, at the timing of t29, the output states of the third signal, the open / close execution mode signal, and the high probability mode signal are changed from the HI level to the LOW bell. As a result, the output of the identification end signal from the main CPU 63 to the management CPU 112 is stopped. At the timing of t29, the management side CPU 112 makes an affirmative determination in step S2109 of the management process (FIG. 48), so that the identification state is released as shown in FIG. 49 (f).

Since the information on the number of prize balls is stored as the correspondence information in the present embodiment, the history information stored in the history memory 117 includes the prize balls corresponding to the ball entry portion that triggered the storage of the history information. Information on the number of pieces is included as correspondence information. In this configuration, when there are a plurality of types of ball entry portions having the same number of prize balls, it is not possible to distinguish between the ball entry portions in the history information. Specifically, since the number of prize balls is one in both the first operating port 33 and the second operating port 34, it is possible to distinguish between the first operating port 33 and the second operating port 34 in the history information. Can not. Under such circumstances, the number of prize balls may be different between the first operating port 33 and the second operating port 34. Thereby, even in the configuration in which the history information is stored as in the second embodiment, it is possible to distinguish between the first actuating port 33 and the second actuating port 34 in the history information.

Further, in the present embodiment, "15" is set in the confirmation target counter of the management side RAM 114 in step S801 of the history setting process. As a result, all of the first to fifteenth buffers 122a to 122o are to be confirmed.

According to the present embodiment described in detail above, not only the output instruction signal, but also the information corresponding to whether or not the open / close execution mode is in effect, the information corresponding to whether or not the high probability mode is in effect, and the front door frame. The information corresponding to whether or not 14 is open can also be specified by the management side CPU 112 as the signal path corresponding to these information without receiving the correspondence information from the main side CPU 63. ing. In this case, only the information corresponding to the detection results of the ball entry detection sensors 42a to 48a is the information that the main CPU 63 needs to make the management CPU 112 recognize the correspondence relationship between each information and each signal path 118a to 118g. Become. Then, when the management side CPU 112 is made to recognize the correspondence information, the same number of pulse signals as the number of prize balls corresponding to the ball entry detection sensors 42a to 48a is generated from the main side CPU 63 to the management side CPU 112 by using the second signal. Is output to. This makes it possible to simplify the configuration related to the transmission of correspondence information.

<Third embodiment>
In the present embodiment, the trigger for executing the calculation of various parameters using the history information is different from the first embodiment. Hereinafter, a configuration different from the first embodiment will be described. The description of the same configuration as that of the first embodiment is basically omitted.

FIG. 50 is a block diagram for explaining the electrical configuration of the management IC 66 in the present embodiment. The management IC 66 is provided with a management side I / F 111, a management side CPU 112, a management side ROM 113, a management side RAM 114, an RTC 115, a correspondence-related memory 116, and a history memory 117, as in the first embodiment. These functions are the same as those in the first embodiment.

In addition to the above, the management IC 66 is provided with a calculation result memory 131. In the present embodiment, as will be described in detail later, when a calculation trigger occurs, various parameters are calculated by the management side CPU 112 using the history information stored in the history memory 117 at that time. Then, the various calculated parameters are sequentially stored in the calculation result memory 131. Various parameters stored in the calculation result memory 131 are output to a reading device electrically connected to the reading terminal 102.

The calculation trigger of various parameters occurs before the timing when the reading device is electrically connected to the reading terminal 102. As a result, it is possible to make the timing of calculating various parameters different from the timing of externally outputting to the reading device, and it is possible to distribute the processing load.

In addition, since the calculation result memory 131 for storing the calculation results of various parameters is provided, not only the various parameters for one calculation trigger but also the various parameters for multiple calculation triggers are collectively collected. It becomes possible to memorize it. This makes it possible to shorten the time required to calculate various parameters at each calculation trigger.

FIG. 51 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the configuration of the input port 121 of the management side I / F 111 in the present embodiment.

Signals of the same type as those in the first embodiment are input to the first to tenth buffers 122a to 122j and the sixteenth buffer 122p. Specifically, the first signal corresponding to the detection result of the first winning opening detection sensor 42a is input to the first buffer 122a, and the second buffer 122b corresponds to the detection result of the second winning opening detection sensor 43a. Two signals are input, a third signal corresponding to the detection result of the third winning opening detection sensor 44a is input to the third buffer 122c, and a fourth corresponding to the detection result of the special electric detection sensor 45a is input to the fourth buffer 122d. A signal is input, a fifth signal corresponding to the detection result of the first actuating port detection sensor 46a is input to the fifth buffer 122e, and a fifth signal corresponding to the detection result of the second actuating port detection sensor 47a is input to the sixth buffer 122f. The sixth signal is input, the seventh signal corresponding to the detection result of the out port detection sensor 48a is input to the seventh buffer 122g, the signal corresponding to the open / close execution mode is input to the eighth buffer 122h, and the ninth is A signal corresponding to the high probability mode is input to the buffer 122i, a signal corresponding to the front door frame 14 is input to the 10th buffer 122j, and an output instruction signal is input to the 16th buffer 122p.

In the present embodiment, in addition to the various signals described above, a calculation instruction signal is input to the 15th buffer 122o. The calculation instruction signal is a signal output from the main CPU 63 in order to provide a calculation trigger for various parameters to the management side CPU 112. The input of the calculation instruction signal to the 15th buffer 122o is determined at the design stage of the management IC 66 in the same manner as the output instruction signal is input to the 16th buffer 122p, and is an instruction from the main CPU 63. The management side CPU 112 can specify that each of the above signals corresponding to the 15th to 16th buffers 122o to 122p is input to the 15th to 16th buffers 122o to 122p without receiving the signal. On the other hand, what kind of signal is input to the first to 14th buffers 122a to 122n is not determined at the design stage of the management IC 66, and the type of these signals receives an instruction from the main CPU 63. This is specified by the management side CPU 112. The process for specifying the type of the signal is executed when the supply of the operating power to the main CPU 63 and the management CPU 112 is started, as in the first embodiment.

Next, a processing configuration for causing the management side CPU 112 to execute various parameter calculations in response to the occurrence of a calculation trigger will be described. FIG. 52 is a flowchart showing a power failure information storage process executed by the main CPU 63. The power failure information storage process is executed in step S201 in the timer interrupt process (FIG. 12).

In the power failure information storage process, when the power failure signal corresponding to the occurrence of the power cutoff is received from the power failure monitoring board 67 (step S2201: YES), the output process of the calculation instruction signal is executed (step S2202). In the output process, the output state of the calculation instruction signal input to the 15th buffer 122o in the input port 121 of the management side I / F 111 is maintained at the HI level for a specific period. This specific period is a sufficient period for the management side CPU 112 to recognize that the output state of the calculation instruction signal is at the HI level. After that, after executing the power failure processing in step S2203, an infinite loop occurs, and the process waits until the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is completely stopped. In the power failure processing, "1" is set in the power failure flag of the main RAM 65, a checksum is calculated, and the calculated checksum is saved.

FIG. 53 is a flowchart showing a power failure response process executed by the management side CPU 112. The power failure response process is configured to be executed after the external output process in the management process (FIG. 22). In the management process, after receiving the identification end command from the main CPU 63 (step S606: YES), step S607. The history setting process, the external output process of step S608, and the power failure response process are repeatedly executed in this order.

In the power failure response process, when the output state of the calculation instruction signal received from the main CPU 63 reaches the HI level (step S2301: YES), in steps S2302 to S2306, the external output in the first embodiment is described. In the same manner as in steps S1002 to S1006 of the processing (FIG. 28), the number of balls entered for each of the out port 24a, the general winning port 31, the special electric winning device 32, the first operating port 33, and the second operating port 34 is calculated. .. Further, in step S2307, similarly to step S1007 of the external output process (FIG. 28) in the first embodiment, the number of various balls entered in the situation where the front door frame 14 is open is calculated. Further, in step S2308, various parameters are calculated in the same manner as in step S1008 of the external output processing (FIG. 28) in the first embodiment, and in step S2309, for external output in the first embodiment. The total time is calculated in the same manner as in step S1009 of the process (FIG. 28). Then, the calculation result information in step S2308 and the calculation result information in step S2309 are written in the calculation result memory 131 (step S2310). In this case, if the calculation result memory 131 already stores information on other calculation results, the calculation result information is written so as not to overwrite the already stored calculation result information. conduct. Further, the current date information and time information are read from the RTC 115, and the read date information and time information are attached to the information of the calculation result written this time. This makes it possible to specify when the information of the calculation result written this time corresponds to the timing.

After that, in step S2311, the number of various balls entered in the open / close execution mode is calculated in the same manner as in step S1011 of the external output process (FIG. 28) in the first embodiment, and in step S2312, the first step is performed. Similar to step S1012 of the external output process (FIG. 28) in the embodiment, the number of various balls entered in the situation where the front door frame 14 is open in the open / close execution mode is calculated. Further, in step S2313, various parameters are calculated in the same manner as in step S1013 of the external output process (FIG. 28) in the first embodiment. Then, the information of the calculation result of step S2314 is written in the calculation result memory 131 (step S2314). In this case, the calculation result information is written so as not to overwrite the other calculation result information already stored in the calculation result memory 131. Further, the current date information and time information are read from the RTC 115, and the read date information and time information are attached to the information of the calculation result written this time. This makes it possible to specify when the information of the calculation result written this time corresponds to the timing.

After that, in step S2315, the number of various balls entered in the high probability mode is calculated in the same manner as in step S1015 of the external output process (FIG. 28) in the first embodiment, and in step S2316, the first step is performed. Similar to step S1016 of the external output process (FIG. 28) in the embodiment, the number of various balls entered in the situation where the front door frame 14 is open in the high probability mode is calculated. Further, in step S2317, various parameters are calculated in the same manner as in step S1017 of the external output process (FIG. 28) in the first embodiment. Then, the information of the calculation result of step S2317 is written in the calculation result memory 131 (step S2318). In this case, the calculation result information is written so as not to overwrite the other calculation result information already stored in the calculation result memory 131. Further, the current date information and time information are read from the RTC 115, and the read date information and time information are attached to the information of the calculation result written this time. This makes it possible to specify when the information of the calculation result written this time corresponds to the timing. After that, an infinite loop occurs, and the system waits until the supply of operating power to the management side CPU 112 is completely stopped.

FIG. 54 is a flowchart showing an external output process executed by the management side CPU 112. The external output process is executed in step S608 of the management process (FIG. 22).

When the output state of the output instruction signal from the main CPU 63 reaches the HI level (step S2401: YES), the output processing of the calculation result is executed (step S2402). In the output process, various calculation results stored in the calculation result memory 131 are output to the reading terminal 102. As a result, in the reading device electrically connected to the reading terminal 102, various calculation results stored in the calculation result memory 131 are read. In this case, when only the various calculation results corresponding to the occurrence of one calculation trigger are stored in the calculation result memory 131, only the various calculation results corresponding to the occurrence of the one calculation trigger are stored in the reading device. When it is read and various calculation results corresponding to the occurrence of multiple calculation triggers are stored in the calculation result memory 131, the various calculation results corresponding to the occurrence of these multiple calculation triggers are read by the reading device. ..

After that, the history information output process is executed (step S2403). In the output process, all the history information stored in the history area 124 of the history memory 117 is sequentially output to the reading terminal 102. As a result, various history information stored in the history area 124 is read by the reading device electrically connected to the reading terminal 102. By outputting not only the various calculation results but also the history information in this way, it is possible for the operator using the reading device to perform detailed analysis of the various calculation results.

After that, the clearing process is executed (step S2404). In the clear process, all the history information storage areas 125 of the history memory 117 are cleared by "0", and the pointer area 126 is cleared by "0". As a result, the history area 124 is in the initialized state. Further, in the clearing process, all the areas of the calculation result memory 131 are cleared to "0". As a result, the calculation result memory 131 is in the initialized state.

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

When the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is stopped, various parameters are calculated by the management CPU 112. This makes it possible to manage various parameters on a business day basis.

When it is specified that the supply of the operating power is stopped in the main CPU 63, the output state of the calculation instruction signal is changed to the HI level, so that the management side CPU 112 calculates various parameters. This makes it possible for the management side CPU 112 to calculate various parameters based on the instruction from the main side CPU 63.

Various parameters calculated by the management side CPU 112 are sequentially written in the calculation result memory 131. As a result, various parameters can be accumulated in the management IC 66, and when various parameters are read by the reading device, various parameters of a plurality of business days can be read together.

When various parameters are written to the calculation result memory 131, information that enables the time when the various parameters are calculated is written to the calculation result memory 131 in association with the various parameters. This makes it possible to analyze various parameter information while grasping the timing when various parameters are calculated.

When a calculation trigger occurs and the calculation results of various parameters for the calculation result are written in the calculation result memory 131, the history memory 117 may be cleared to "0". As a result, in a situation where the maximum number of storable history information is already stored in the history memory 117, it becomes difficult for a new history information to be written to the history memory 117.

Further, the target information to be externally output to the reading device may be only the information of various parameters stored in the calculation result memory 131, and the history information stored in the history memory 117 may not be output externally. .. This makes it possible to reduce the amount of information output to the outside.

<Fourth Embodiment>
In the present embodiment, the processing configuration of the power failure response process executed by the management side CPU 112 is different from the third embodiment. Hereinafter, a configuration different from the third embodiment will be described. The description of the same configuration as that of the third embodiment is basically omitted.

FIG. 55 is a flowchart showing a power failure response process executed by the management side CPU 112 in the present embodiment.

When the output state of the calculation instruction signal received from the main CPU 63 reaches the HI level (step S2501: YES), various calculation processes are executed (step S2502). In various arithmetic processes, the processes of steps S2302 to S2309, steps S2311 to S2313, and steps S2315 to S2317 of the power failure response process (FIG. 53) in the third embodiment are executed.

After that, it is determined whether or not a predetermined parameter is within the reference range among the various parameters calculated in step S2502 (step S2503). In particular,
7th parameter: (K3 x "number of prize balls for winning the special electric winning device 32" + K5 x "number of prize balls for winning the second operating port 34") / total number of game balls paid out (K2 x "general""Number of prize balls for winning the prize opening 31" + K3 x "Number of prize balls for winning the special electric winning device 32" + K4 x "Number of prize balls for winning the first operating port 33" + K5 x "Number of prize balls for winning the first operating port 33" + K5 x "Second operating port 34" Ratio of "number of prize balls for winning a prize") ・ Eighth parameter: K3 x "number of prize balls for winning a prize in the special electric winning device 32" / total number of game balls paid out (K2 x "for winning a prize in the general winning opening 31" Number of prize balls "+ K3 x" Number of prize balls for winning the special electric winning device 32 "+ K4 x" Number of prize balls for winning the first operating port 33 "+ K5 x" Number of prize balls for winning the second operating port 34 " The two parameters of the ratio of ") are set as the parameters to be determined whether or not they are within the reference range. Then, when the value of the seventh parameter is 0.7 or less and the value of the eighth parameter is 0.6 or less, an affirmative determination is made in step S2503 assuming that the predetermined parameter is in the reference range.

The predetermined parameter is not limited to the seventh parameter and the eighth parameter, and may be configured in which other parameters are set as predetermined parameters in place of or in addition to these. for example,
Second parameter: The ratio of the total number of game balls entered into the general winning opening 31 K2 / the total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA (K1 + K2 + K3 + K4 + K5) may be set as a predetermined parameter. .. In this case, for example, when the value of the second parameter is 0.1 or more and 0.2 or less, the predetermined parameter may be determined to be in the reference range. Further, only the predetermined parameters to be determined in step S2503 may be calculated by various arithmetic processes in step S2502.

When the predetermined parameter is not in the reference range (step S2503: NO), various parameters calculated in step S2502 are written in the calculation result memory 131 (step S2504). In this case, if the calculation result memory 131 already stores information on other calculation results, the calculation result information is written so as not to overwrite the already stored calculation result information. conduct. Further, the current date information and time information are read from the RTC 115, and the read date information and time information are attached to the information of the calculation result written this time. This makes it possible to specify when the information of the calculation result written this time corresponds to the timing.

On the other hand, when the predetermined parameter is in the reference range (step S2503: YES), the process of step S2504 is not executed. As a result, only various parameters when the predetermined parameter is not in the reference range are written in the calculation result memory 131. Therefore, when an abnormal situation occurs, it is possible to suppress the storage capacity required for the calculation result memory 131 while leaving the history in the calculation result memory 131.

When an affirmative determination is made in step S2503, or when the process of step S2504 is executed, the clear process of the history memory 117 is executed (step S2505). In the clearing process, all the history information storage areas 125 of the history memory 117 are cleared by "0", and the pointer area 126 is cleared by "0". As a result, the history area 124 is in the initialized state. After executing the process of step S2505, an infinite loop is formed, and the process waits until the supply of operating power to the management side CPU 112 is completely stopped.

According to the present embodiment described in detail above, it is determined whether or not the contents of the various calculated parameters are included in the reference range, and only the various parameters determined to be included in the reference range are stored in the calculation result memory 131. Written. As a result, it is possible to suppress the amount of various parameters to be stored in the calculation result memory 131, and it is possible to suppress the storage capacity required in the calculation result memory 131.

<Fifth Embodiment>
In the present embodiment, the content of the calculation trigger for causing the management side CPU 112 to execute the calculation of various parameters is different from the third embodiment. Hereinafter, a configuration different from the third embodiment will be described. The description of the same configuration as that of the third embodiment is basically omitted.

FIG. 56A is a flowchart showing a trigger identification process executed by the main CPU 63. The trigger identification process is executed as a process when an affirmative determination is made in step S712 in the management output process (FIG. 24).

It is determined whether or not a game ball has entered any of the out port 24a, the general winning port 31, the special electric winning device 32, the first operating port 33, and the second operating port 34 (step S2601). If an affirmative determination is made in step S2601, the addition process of the ball entry counter provided in the main RAM 65 is executed (step S2602). In the addition process, the number of game balls that have entered any of the out port 24a, the general winning port 31, the special electric winning device 32, the first operating port 33, and the second operating port 34 is calculated this time. It is specified based on the number of times step S705 is executed in the management output process (FIG. 24) of. Then, the number of the specified game balls is added to the ball entry counter.

After that, it is determined whether or not the value of the ball entry counter is equal to or more than the trigger reference number “500” (step S2603). When it is "500" or more (step S2603: YES), the subtraction process of the ball entry counter of the main RAM 65 is executed (step S2604). In the subtraction process, the value of the ball entry counter is subtracted by "500". After that, the output processing of the calculation instruction signal is executed (step S2605). In the output process, the output state of the calculation instruction signal input to the 15th buffer 122o in the input port 121 of the management side I / F 111 is maintained at the HI level for a specific period. This specific period is a sufficient period for the management side CPU 112 to recognize that the output state of the calculation instruction signal is at the HI level.

FIG. 56B is a flowchart showing the arithmetic processing executed by the management side CPU 112. The arithmetic processing is a processing executed instead of the power failure response processing in the third embodiment. Therefore, the arithmetic processing is configured to be executed after the external output processing in the management processing (FIG. 22), and in the management processing, after receiving the identification end command from the main CPU 63 (step S606: YES), in step S607. The history setting process, the external output process of step S608, and the arithmetic process are repeatedly executed in this order.

When the output state of the calculation instruction signal received from the main CPU 63 reaches the HI level (step S2701: YES), various calculation processes are executed (step S2702). In the various arithmetic processes, the same processes as those in steps S2302 to S2318 of the power failure response process (FIG. 53) in the third embodiment are executed.

According to the present embodiment described in detail above, various parameters are calculated by the management side CPU 112 every time the total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA becomes equal to or more than the trigger reference number. In this case, since various parameters are calculated each time a calculation trigger that occurs repeatedly occurs while the operating power is being supplied to the main CPU 63, the game ball enters the game area PA within one business day. It becomes possible to manage the mode in detail.

Further, since various parameters are calculated based on whether or not the total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA exceeds the trigger reference number, various parameters are calculated on condition that the game is executed. Is calculated. This makes it possible to prevent the calculation of various parameters from being performed meaninglessly in a situation where the game is not continuously executed.

<Sixth Embodiment>
In the present embodiment, the content of the calculation trigger for causing the management side CPU 112 to execute the calculation of various parameters is different from the fifth embodiment. Hereinafter, a configuration different from the fifth embodiment will be described. The description of the same configuration as that of the fifth embodiment is basically omitted.

FIG. 57 is a flowchart showing a trigger identification process executed by the main CPU 63. The trigger identification process is executed as a process when an affirmative determination is made in step S712 in the management output process (FIG. 24).

It is determined whether or not a game ball has entered any of the out port 24a, the general winning port 31, the special electric winning device 32, the first operating port 33, and the second operating port 34 (step S2801). If a negative determination is made in step S2801, the value of the continuation counter provided in the main RAM 65 is added by 1 (step S2802). The continuation counter is the main CPU 63 during the period in which the game ball does not enter any of the out port 24a, the general winning port 31, the special electric winning device 32, the first operating port 33, and the second operating port 34. It is a counter for specifying at.

When the value of the continuation counter after 1 addition is equal to or greater than the stop reference value (step S2803: YES), the time measurement flag provided in the main RAM 65 is cleared to "0" (step S2804). When the state in which the game ball does not enter any of the out port 24a, the general winning port 31, the special electric winning device 32, the first operating port 33, and the second operating port 34 continues for 5 seconds, a positive judgment is made in step S2803. The stop reference value is set so as to. Further, the time measurement flag is a flag for the main CPU 63 to specify whether or not to measure the time for specifying the timing for switching the output state of the calculation instruction signal to the HI level, and is a time measurement flag. When the value of is "0", the time is not measured, and when the value of the time measurement flag is "1", the time is measured. If an affirmative determination is made in step S2801, the time measurement flag is set to "1" (step S2805).

When a negative determination is made in step S2803, when the process of step S2804 is executed, or when the process of step S2805 is executed, the time measurement flag of the main RAM 65 is set to "1" (condition). Step S2806: YES), the value of the measurement counter provided in the main RAM 65 is added by 1 (step S2807). The measurement counter is a counter used for measuring the time for specifying the timing for switching the output state of the calculation instruction signal to the HI level.

1 It is determined whether or not the value of the measurement counter after addition is equal to or higher than the indicated reference value (step S2808). An instruction reference value is set so that an affirmative determination is made in step S2808 when the time measured by the measurement counter reaches 10 hours. When an affirmative determination is made in step S2808, the value of the measurement counter is cleared to "0" (step S2809), and the calculation instruction signal output process is executed (step S2810). In the output process, the output state of the calculation instruction signal input to the 15th buffer 122o in the input port 121 of the management side I / F 111 is maintained at the HI level for a specific period. This specific period is a sufficient period for the management side CPU 112 to recognize that the output state of the calculation instruction signal is at the HI level.

According to the present embodiment described in detail above, since various parameters are calculated each time a predetermined period elapses, it is possible to easily adjust the calculation frequency of various parameters simply by adjusting the predetermined period. Become. In this case, in the situation where the game is not executed, the measurement for the predetermined period is stopped, and when the game round is started, the measurement for the predetermined period is restarted from the state before the stop. As a result, it is possible to exclude the situation where the game is not executed from the calculation targets of various parameters, and it is possible to appropriately derive various parameters in the situation where the game is being executed.

In addition, instead of the configuration in which whether or not the predetermined period has elapsed is measured by using the measurement counter, the configuration may be such that the RTC 115 is used for measurement.

<7th Embodiment>
In the present embodiment, the content of the calculation trigger for executing the calculation of various parameters by the management side CPU 112 is different from the first embodiment, and the presence or absence of the calculation trigger is specified by the main CPU 63. It is not performed independently by the management side CPU 112. Hereinafter, a configuration different from the first embodiment will be described. The description of the same configuration as that of the first embodiment is basically omitted.

FIG. 58 is a flowchart showing the arithmetic processing executed by the management side CPU 112. The calculation process is executed when an affirmative determination is made in step S812 in the history setting process (FIG. 25).

Corresponding to the occurrence of a game ball entering any of the out port 24a, the general winning port 31, the special electric winning device 32, the first operating port 33, and the second operating port 34 in the history setting process of this processing time. It is determined whether or not the history information to be stored is stored in the history memory 117 (step S2901). If an affirmative determination is made in step S2901, the addition process of the ball entry counter provided in the management side RAM 114 is executed (step S2902). In the addition process, the number of game balls that have entered any of the out port 24a, the general winning port 31, the special electric winning device 32, the first operating port 33, and the second operating port 34 is calculated this time. In the history setting process of, the history information corresponding to the occurrence of the game ball is specified based on the number of times of storage. Then, the number of the specified game balls is added to the ball entry counter.

After that, it is determined whether or not the value of the ball entry counter is equal to or more than the trigger reference number "500" (step S2903). When it is "500" or more (step S2903: YES), the subtraction process of the ball entry counter of the main RAM 65 is executed (step S2904). In the subtraction process, the value of the ball entry counter is subtracted by "500". After that, various arithmetic processes are executed (step S2905). In the various arithmetic processes, the same processes as those in steps S2302 to S2318 of the power failure response process (FIG. 53) in the third embodiment are executed.

According to the present embodiment described in detail above, various parameters are calculated by the management side CPU 112 every time the total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA becomes equal to or more than the trigger reference number. In this case, since various parameters are calculated each time a calculation trigger that occurs repeatedly occurs while the operating power is being supplied to the main CPU 63, the game ball enters the game area PA within one business day. It becomes possible to manage the mode in detail.

Further, since various parameters are calculated based on whether or not the total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA exceeds the trigger reference number, various parameters are calculated on condition that the game is executed. Is calculated. This makes it possible to prevent various parameter calculations from being performed meaninglessly in a situation where the game is not continuously executed.

Further, the total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA is measured by the management side CPU 112, and the management side CPU 112 determines whether or not the total number is equal to or more than the trigger reference number. That is, the calculation trigger of various parameters is independently determined by the management side CPU 112. As a result, it is not necessary for the main CPU 63 to execute the process for determining the calculation trigger of various parameters, so that the processing load of the main CPU 63 can be reduced.

<Eighth Embodiment>
In the present embodiment, the processing configuration of the history setting process executed by the management side CPU 112 is different from that of the first embodiment. Hereinafter, a configuration different from the first embodiment will be described. The description of the same configuration as that of the first embodiment is basically omitted.

In the present embodiment, the operation result memory 131 is provided in the management IC 66 as in the third embodiment (see FIG. 50). When a calculation trigger occurs, the management side CPU 112 calculates various parameters using the history information stored in the history memory 117, and writes the various parameters of the calculation result to the calculation result memory 131. Further, in the present embodiment, the signal indicating that the opening / closing execution mode has started, the signal indicating that the opening / closing execution mode has ended, the signal indicating that the high-probability mode has started, and the high-probability mode have ended. A signal indicating that the opening of the front door frame 14 has started, a signal indicating that the opening of the front door frame 14 has been completed, and a signal indicating that the opening of the front door frame 14 has been completed are individually transmitted from the main CPU 63 to the management IC 66. Will be done.

FIG. 59 is a flowchart showing a history setting process in the present embodiment executed by the management side CPU 112.

First, the number of buffers to be confirmed by the management CPU 112 among the first to 15th buffers 122a to 122o is set in the confirmation target counter of the management side RAM 114 (step S3001). Specifically, the number of correspondence-related areas in the correspondence-related memory 116 in which information other than the information indicating that the correspondence-related areas 123a to 123o are blank is stored is specified and specified. Set the information of the specified number in the confirmation target counter. In the present embodiment, information indicating that any of the ball entry portions is supported is stored in the first to seventh correspondence areas 123a to 123g, and the opening / closing execution mode is started in the eighth correspondence area 123h. Corresponding information is stored, information corresponding to the end of the open / close execution mode is stored in the ninth correspondence area 123i, and information corresponding to the start of the high probability mode is stored in the tenth correspondence area 123j. The 11th correspondence area 123k stores the information corresponding to the end of the high probability mode, and the 12th correspondence area 123l stores the information corresponding to the opening start of the front door frame 14. Information corresponding to the end of opening of the front door frame 14 is stored in the corresponding area 123m. Therefore, in step S3001, "13" is set in the confirmation target counter.

After that, it is confirmed whether or not the numerical information stored in the buffer corresponding to the value of the current confirmation target counter among the 1st to 15th buffers 122a to 122o is changed from "0" to "1". Then, it is determined whether or not the output state of the input signal from the main CPU 63 to the buffer has been switched from the LOW level to the HI level (step S3002). When the value of the confirmation target counter is "n", the nth buffers 122a to 122o are the confirmation targets of the numerical information. For example, if the value of the confirmation target counter is "10", the tenth buffer 122j is the confirmation target of the numerical information, and if the value of the confirmation target counter is "5", the fifth buffer 122e is the confirmation target of the numerical information. ..

If an affirmative determination is made in step S3002, the RTC information which is the date information and the time information is read from the RTC 115 (step S3003). Then, the writing process to the history memory 117 is executed (step S3004). In the writing process, the pointer information of the history area 124 currently being written is specified by referring to the pointer area 126 of the history memory 117, and the pointer information corresponding to the pointer information to be written is specified. The RTC information read in step S3003 is written in the history information storage area 125 of the history area 124. Further, the correspondence relation information is read from the correspondence relation areas 123a to 123o corresponding to the value of the current confirmation target counter, and the correspondence relation information is written in the history information storage area 125 corresponding to the pointer information to be written. When the value of the confirmation target counter is "n", the nth correspondence area 123a to 123o is the target for reading the correspondence information. For example, if the value of the confirmation target counter is "10", the tenth correspondence area 123j is the target for reading the correspondence information, and if the value of the confirmation target counter is "5", the fifth correspondence area 123e is the correspondence relation. Information is to be read out.

After that, the value of the target pointer is added by 1 (step S3005). Specifically, the numerical information stored in the pointer area 126 of the history memory 117 is read, and the numerical information is added by 1. Then, it is determined whether or not the pointer information after the addition exceeds the maximum value of the pointer information in the history area 124 (step S3006).

If the maximum value is exceeded (step S3006: YES), various arithmetic processes are executed (step S3007). In various arithmetic processes, the same processes as in steps S1002 to S1009, steps S1011 to S1013, and steps S1015 to S1017 of the external output process (FIG. 28) in the first embodiment are executed. Then, various parameters of the calculation result and information on the total time are written in the calculation result memory 131 (step S3008). In this case, if the calculation result memory 131 already stores information on other calculation results, the calculation result information is written so as not to overwrite the already stored calculation result information. conduct. Further, the current date information and time information are read from the RTC 115, and the read date information and time information are attached to the information of the calculation result written this time. This makes it possible to specify when the information of the calculation result written this time corresponds to the timing.

After that, the status information takeover process is executed (step S3009). In the takeover process, based on the history information stored in the history memory 117, whether or not the current state is in the open / close execution mode, whether or not the high probability mode is in progress, and the front door frame 14 is being opened. Determine if it exists. Then, those state information is written in the management side RAM 114.

After that, the clearing process of the history memory 117 is executed (step S3010). In the clearing process, all the history information storage areas 125 of the history memory 117 are cleared by "0", and the pointer area 126 is cleared by "0". As a result, the history area 124 is in the initialized state. Further, after executing the clearing process, the state information written in the management side RAM 114 is read out in step S3009. Then, when the state information indicating that the open / close execution mode is being stored is stored, the history information indicating that the open / close execution mode is in the open / close execution mode is stored in the history information storage area 125 corresponding to the pointer information to be written. At the same time as writing, the pointer information to be written is added by 1. Further, when the state information indicating that the mode is in the high probability mode is stored, the history information indicating that the mode is in the high probability mode is stored in the history information storage area 125 corresponding to the pointer information to be written. At the same time as writing, the pointer information to be written is added by 1. Further, when the state information indicating that the front door frame 14 is open is stored, the history information indicating that the front door frame 14 is open corresponds to the pointer information to be written. While writing to the history information storage area 125, the pointer information to be written is added by 1.

When a negative determination is made in step S3002, a negative determination is made in step S3006, or the process of step S3010 is executed, the value of the confirmation target counter of the management side RAM 114 is subtracted by 1 (step S3011). Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the confirmation target counter after the subtraction of 1 is "0" (step S3012). When the value of the confirmation target counter is 1 or more (step S3012: NO), the processing after step S3002 is executed for the confirmation target corresponding to the value of the new confirmation target counter.

According to the present embodiment described in detail above, various parameters are calculated when the history information stored in the history memory 117 exceeds the upper limit number that can be stored in the history memory 117. As a result, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of a situation in which the history information exceeds the upper limit that can be stored in the history memory 117 and the history information becomes a storage target and the calculation of various parameters cannot be performed accurately.

Further, when various parameters are calculated, the history memory 117 is initialized and all the history information is erased. This makes it possible to prevent the history information that has already been the calculation target of various parameters from becoming the calculation target of various parameters again.

Further, even when the history memory 117 is initialized, the state information takeover process is executed. This makes it possible to appropriately manage the status information.

<9th embodiment>
In the present embodiment, the configuration of the history memory 117 and the processing configuration of the history setting process executed by the management side CPU 112 are different from those of the first embodiment. Hereinafter, a configuration different from the first embodiment will be described. The description of the same configuration as that of the first embodiment is basically omitted.

FIG. 60 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the configuration of the history memory 117 in the present embodiment. The history memory 117 is provided with a total area 141, a first state area 142, a second state area 143, and a third state area 144. Each of these areas 141 to 144 is provided with first to fifteenth counters 141a to 141o, 142a to 142o, 143a to 143o, 144a to 144o. The first counters 141a to 144a of each area 141 to 144 store information on the number of times the output state of the first signal input to the first buffer 122a is changed from the LOW level to the HI level. The second counters 141b to 144b in each area 141 to 144 store information on the number of times the output state of the second signal input to the second buffer 122b is changed from the LOW level to the HI level. The third counters 141c to 144c of each area 141 to 144 store information on the number of times the output state of the third signal input to the third buffer 122c is changed from the LOW level to the HI level. The fourth counters 141d to 144d of each area 141 to 144 store information on the number of times the output state of the fourth signal input to the fourth buffer 122d is changed from the LOW level to the HI level. The fifth counters 141e to 144e in each area 141 to 144 store information on the number of times the output state of the fifth signal input to the fifth buffer 122e is changed from the LOW level to the HI level. The sixth counters 141f to 144f of each area 141 to 144 store information on the number of times the output state of the sixth signal input to the sixth buffer 122f is changed from the LOW level to the HI level. The seventh counters 141g to 144g of each area 141 to 144 store information on the number of times the output state of the seventh signal input to the seventh buffer 122g is changed from the LOW level to the HI level. The eighth counters 141h to 144h of each area 141 to 144 store information on the number of times the output state of the eighth signal input to the eighth buffer 122h is changed from the LOW level to the HI level. The ninth counters 141i to 144i in each area 141 to 144 store information on the number of times the output state of the ninth signal input to the ninth buffer 122i is changed from the LOW level to the HI level. The tenth counters 141j to 144j of each area 141 to 144 store information on the number of times the output state of the tenth signal input to the tenth buffer 122j is changed from the LOW level to the HI level. The 11th counters 141k to 144k in each area 141 to 144 store information on the number of times the output state of the 11th signal input to the 11th buffer 122k is changed from the LOW level to the HI level. The twelfth counters 141l to 144l of each area 141 to 144 store information on the number of times the output state of the twelfth signal input to the twelfth buffer 122l is changed from the LOW level to the HI level. The 13th counters 141m to 144m in each area 141 to 144 store information on the number of times the output state of the 13th signal input to the 13th buffer 122m is changed from the LOW level to the HI level. Information on the number of times the output state of the 14th signal input to the 14th buffer 122n is changed from the LOW level to the HI level is stored in the 14th counters 141n to 144n of each area 141 to 144. Information on the number of times the output state of the 15th signal input to the 15th buffer 122o is changed from the LOW level to the HI level is stored in the 15th counters 141o to 144o of each area 141 to 144.

However, the measurement targets using the first to fifteenth counters 141a to 141o, 142a to 142o, 143a to 143o, 144a to 144o are the out port 24a, the general winning port 31, the special electric winning device 32, and the first operation. The first to seventh buffers 122a to 122g to which a signal corresponding to the result of entering the ball into any of the mouth 33 and the second operating port 34 is input. Therefore, the eighth to tenth signals corresponding to the state information such as whether or not the opening / closing execution mode is in progress, whether or not the front door frame 14 is open, and whether or not the front door frame 14 is open are input. The buffers 122h to 122j are excluded from the above measurement targets. The distinction as to whether or not the measurement target is made is performed based on the correspondence relation information stored in the correspondence relation areas 123a to 123o of the correspondence relation memory 116.

FIG. 61 is a flowchart showing a history setting process in the present embodiment executed by the management side CPU 112.

First, the number of buffers to be confirmed by the management CPU 112 among the first to 15th buffers 122a to 122o is set in the confirmation target counter of the management side RAM 114 (step S3101). Specifically, the number of correspondence-related areas in the correspondence-related memory 116 in which information other than the information indicating that the correspondence-related areas 123a to 123o are blank is stored is specified and specified. Set the information of the specified number in the confirmation target counter. In the pachinko machine 10, information other than the information indicating that the blank is stored is stored in the first to tenth correspondence areas 123a to 123j as described above. Therefore, in step S3101, "10" is set in the confirmation target counter. do.

After that, it is determined whether or not the buffers 122a to 122o corresponding to the current confirmation target counters are buffers to which the status information signal is input (step S3102). Specifically, in the correspondence areas 123a to 123o corresponding to the values of the current confirmation target counters, the correspondence information includes information indicating that the open / close execution mode is in effect, information indicating that the mode is in high probability mode, and the front door. It is determined whether or not any of the information indicating that the frame 14 is stored is stored.

If an affirmative determination is made in step S3102, the state information setting process is executed (step S3103). In the setting process, when the output state of the eighth signal indicating whether or not the opening / closing execution mode is switched from the LOW level to the HI level, the information of the first state indicating that the opening / closing execution mode is in progress is stored on the management side. It is stored in the RAM 114, and when the output state of the eighth signal is switched from the HI level to the LOW level, the information in the first state is erased from the management side RAM 114. Further, when the output state of the ninth signal indicating whether or not the high probability mode is set is switched from the LOW level to the HI level, the information of the second state indicating that the high probability mode is being set is stored in the management side RAM 114. Then, when the output state of the ninth signal is switched from the HI level to the LOW level, the information of the second state is erased from the management side RAM 114. Further, when the output state of the tenth signal indicating whether or not the front door frame 14 is open is switched from the LOW level to the HI level, the information of the third state indicating that the front door frame 14 is open. Is stored in the management side RAM 114, and when the output state of the tenth signal is switched from the HI level to the LOW level, the information in the third state is erased from the management side RAM 114.

When a negative determination is made in step S3102, it is stored in a buffer corresponding to the value of the current confirmation target counter among the first to fifteenth buffers 122a to 122o and in which a signal of information different from the state information is input. By confirming whether or not the numerical information is changed from "0" to "1", whether the output state of the input signal from the main CPU 63 to the buffer is switched from the LOW level to the HI level. It is determined whether or not (step S3104). If an affirmative determination is made in step S3104, the corresponding total counter addition process is executed (step S3105). In the addition process, the value of the counter corresponding to the value of the current confirmation target counter among the first to fifteenth counters 141a to 141o for totalization in the totalization area 141 of the history memory 117 is added by one. For example, if the value of the confirmation target counter is "5", the fifth counter 141e for totaling is the addition target, and if the value of the confirmation target counter is "1", the first counter 141a for totalization is the addition target. ..

After that, by referring to the state information of the management side RAM 114, it is determined whether or not it is in the first state, that is, whether or not it is in the open / close execution mode (step S3106). If it is in the first state (step S3106: YES), the counter addition process for the corresponding first state is executed (step S3107). In the addition process, the value of the counter corresponding to the value of the current confirmation target counter among the first to fifteenth counters 142a to 142o for the first state in the first state area 142 of the history memory 117 is added by one. .. For example, if the value of the confirmation target counter is "5", the fifth counter 142e for the first state is the addition target, and if the value of the confirmation target counter is "1", the first counter 142a for the first state is the addition target. It is subject to addition.

After that, by referring to the state information of the management side RAM 114, it is determined whether or not it is in the second state, that is, whether or not it is in the high probability mode (step S3108). If it is in the second state (step S3108: YES), the counter addition process for the corresponding second state is executed (step S3109). In the addition process, the value of the counter corresponding to the value of the current confirmation target counter among the first to fifteenth counters 143a to 143o for the second state in the second state area 143 of the history memory 117 is added by one. .. For example, if the value of the confirmation target counter is "5", the fifth counter 143e for the second state is the addition target, and if the value of the confirmation target counter is "1", the first counter 143a for the second state is used. It is subject to addition.

After that, by referring to the state information of the management side RAM 114, it is determined whether or not it is in the third state, that is, whether or not the front door frame 14 is open (step S3110). If it is in the third state (step S3110: YES), the counter addition process for the corresponding third state is executed (step S3111). In the addition process, the value of the counter corresponding to the value of the current confirmation target counter among the first to fifteenth counters 144a to 144o for the third state in the third state area 144 of the history memory 117 is added by one. .. For example, if the value of the confirmation target counter is "5", the fifth counter 144e for the third state is the addition target, and if the value of the confirmation target counter is "1", the first counter 144a for the third state is used. It is subject to addition.

When the process of step S3103 is executed, when a negative determination is made in step S3104, when a negative determination is made in step S3110, or when the process of step S3111 is executed, the value of the confirmation target counter of the management side RAM 114 is set to 1. Subtract (step S3112). Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the confirmation target counter after the subtraction of 1 is "0" (step S3113). When the value of the confirmation target counter is 1 or more (step S3113: NO), the processing after step S3102 is executed for the confirmation target corresponding to the value of the new confirmation target counter.

By executing the history setting process as described above, the ball entry history of the game ball into the out port 24a, the general winning opening 31, the special electric winning device 32, the first operating port 33, and the second operating port 34 is described above. It is not stored as history information as in the first embodiment, but is stored as information on the number of times a game ball is detected by each of the ball entry detection sensors 42a to 48a. As a result, it is possible to suppress the storage capacity required in the history memory 117 as compared with the configuration in which each history information is individually stored.

As described above, the configuration is such that the game balls are stored as the number of times information is detected by the ball entry detection sensors 42a to 48a. Therefore, in the external output process (FIG. 28) in the present embodiment, the out port 24a such as step S1002 is used. The process of calculating the number of game balls entering the game, the process of calculating the number of game balls entered into the special electric winning device 32 such as step S1004, and the number of game balls entering the first operating port 33 such as step S1005. It is not necessary to perform the calculation process and the process of calculating the number of game balls entering the second operating port 34 such as step S1006. This makes it possible to reduce the processing load for calculating various parameters.

In the process of calculating the number of game balls entering the general winning opening 31 such as step S1003, the first to third counters 141a to 141c, 142a to 142c, 143a to 143c, 144a to 144c are all general winning openings. Since it corresponds to 31, it is necessary to execute the process of summing the values of the first to third counters 141a to 141c, 142a to 142c, 143a to 143c, and 144a to 144c. Further, the number of balls entered in the situation where the front door frame 14 is open in the open / close execution mode cannot be distinguished from the number of balls entered in other situations. Therefore, the process of step S1012 is not executed in the external output process (FIG. 28) in the present embodiment. Similarly, the number of balls entered in the situation where the front door frame 14 is open in the high probability mode cannot be distinguished from the number of balls entered in other situations. Therefore, the process of step S1016 is not executed in the external output process (FIG. 28) in the present embodiment.

<10th Embodiment>
In the present embodiment, the storage means for storing the history information is different from the first embodiment. Hereinafter, a configuration different from the first embodiment will be described. The description of the same configuration as that of the first embodiment is basically omitted.

FIG. 62 is a block diagram for explaining the electrical configuration of the MPU 62 in the present embodiment. The MPU 62 is provided with a main CPU 63, a main ROM 64, a main RAM 65, a management IC 66, an I / F 101, and a reading terminal 102, as in the first embodiment. Further, the management IC 66 is provided with a management side I / F 111, a management side CPU 112, a management side ROM 113, and a management side RAM 114 as in the first embodiment.

On the other hand, in the present embodiment, unlike the first embodiment, the management IC 66 is not provided with the RTC 115, the correspondence-related memory 116, and the history memory 117. Instead, the management IC 66 is provided with a calculation result memory 131 as in the third embodiment. Since the management IC 66 is not provided with the RTC 115, the correspondence-related memory 116, and the history memory 117, the history information is not stored in the management IC 66 in the present embodiment. In the present embodiment, the ball entry history to the out port 24a, the general winning port 31, the special electric winning device 32, the first operating port 33, and the second operating port 34 is stored in the main RAM 65. That is, the main RAM 65, in which the information necessary for executing the program in the main CPU 63 is temporarily stored, is also used as the memory for storing the ball entry history. Then, the management IC 66 can access the main RAM 65 through the management I / F 111, and when a calculation trigger for various parameters occurs, the management IC 66 is accessed to read the ball entry history and read it. Various parameters are calculated using the ball entry history. The various calculated parameters are stored in the calculation result memory 131. When the reading device is electrically connected to the reading terminal 102, various parameters are provided to the reading device from the calculation result memory 131, but the ball entry history stored in the main RAM 65 is not provided to the reading device. ..

FIG. 63 is a flowchart showing a ball entry detection process in the present embodiment executed by the main CPU 63. The ball entry detection process is executed in step S209 of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 12).

When it is confirmed that the situation in which the information of "0" is stored for the 0th bit D0 has been switched to the situation in which the information of "1" is stored, the first winning opening detection sensor 42a 1 It is determined that an individual game ball has been detected (step S3201: YES). In this case, the value of the general winning counter provided in the main RAM 65 is added by 1 (step S3202). The general winning counter is a counter for storing the number of balls entered into the general winning opening 31 as a winning history. The value of the general winning counter is cleared to "0" when a reading device is electrically connected to the reading terminal 102 and various parameters are read from the calculation result memory 131 by the reading device. By the way, since the backup power is supplied to the main RAM 65 even when the supply of the operating power to the MPU 62 is stopped, the value of the general winning counter is the value even if the pachinko machine 10 is in the power cutoff state. It is stored in memory. After that, the value of the counter for 10 prize balls of the main RAM 65 is added by 1 (step S3203).

When it is confirmed that the situation in which the information of "0" is stored for the first bit D1 has been switched to the situation in which the information of "1" is stored, the second winning opening detection sensor 43a 1 It is determined that the number of game balls has been detected (step S3204: YES). In this case, the value of the general winning counter of the main RAM 65 is added by 1 (step S3205). After that, the value of the counter for 10 prize balls of the main RAM 65 is added by 1 (step S3206).

When it is confirmed that the situation in which the information of "0" is stored for the second bit D2 is switched to the situation in which the information of "1" is stored, the third winning opening detection sensor 44a 1 It is determined that the number of game balls has been detected (step S3207: YES). In this case, the value of the general winning counter of the main RAM 65 is added by 1 (step S3208). After that, the value of the counter for 10 prize balls of the main RAM 65 is added by 1 (step S3209).

When it is confirmed that the situation where the information of "0" is stored for the third bit D3 is switched to the situation where the information of "1" is stored, one game is performed by the special electric detection sensor 45a. It is determined that the sphere has been detected (step S3210: YES). In this case, "1" is set in the special electric winning flag of the main RAM 65 (step S3211). Further, the value of the special electric winning counter provided in the main RAM 65 is added by 1 (step S3212). The special electric winning counter is a counter for storing the number of balls entered into the special electric winning device 32 as a winning history. The value of the special electric winning counter is cleared to "0" when a reading device is electrically connected to the reading terminal 102 and various parameters are read from the calculation result memory 131 by the reading device. By the way, since the backup power is supplied to the main RAM 65 even when the supply of the operating power to the MPU 62 is stopped, the value of the special electric winning counter is the value even if the pachinko machine 10 is in the power cutoff state. It is stored in memory. After that, the value of the 15 prize ball counters of the main RAM 65 is added by 1 (step S3213).

When it is confirmed that the situation in which the information of "0" is stored for the 4th bit D4 is switched to the situation in which the information of "1" is stored, the first actuating port detection sensor 46a 1 It is determined that the number of game balls has been detected (step S3214: YES). In this case, "1" is set in the first operation winning flag of the main RAM 65 (step S3215). Further, the value of the first operation counter provided in the main RAM 65 is added by 1 (step S3216). The first operation counter is a counter for storing the number of balls entering the first operation port 33 as a ball entry history. The value of the first operation counter is cleared to "0" when a reading device is electrically connected to the reading terminal 102 and various parameters are read from the calculation result memory 131 by the reading device. .. By the way, since the backup power is supplied to the main RAM 65 even when the supply of the operating power to the MPU 62 is stopped, the value of the first operation counter even if the pachinko machine 10 is in the power cutoff state. Is stored in memory. After that, the value of the one prize ball counter of the main RAM 65 is added by 1 (step S3217).

When it is confirmed that the situation where the information of "0" is stored for the 5th bit D5 is switched to the situation where the information of "1" is stored, the second actuating port detection sensor 47a is used for 1 It is determined that the number of game balls has been detected (step S3218: YES). In this case, "1" is set in the second operation winning flag of the main RAM 65 (step S3219). Further, the value of the second operation counter provided in the main RAM 65 is added by 1 (step S3220). The second operation counter is a counter for storing the number of balls entering the second operation port 34 as a ball entry history. The value of the second operation counter is cleared to "0" when the reading device is electrically connected to the reading terminal 102 and various parameters are read from the calculation result memory 131 by the reading device. .. By the way, since the backup power is supplied to the main RAM 65 even when the supply of the operating power to the MPU 62 is stopped, the value of the second operation counter even if the pachinko machine 10 is in the power cutoff state. Is stored in memory. After that, the value of the one prize ball counter of the main RAM 65 is added by 1 (step S3221).

When it is confirmed that the situation in which the information of "0" is stored for the 6th bit D6 has been switched to the situation in which the information of "1" is stored, one out port detection sensor 48a is used. It is determined that the game ball has been detected (step S3222: YES). In this case, the value of the out counter provided in the main RAM 65 is added by 1 (step S3223). The out counter is a counter for storing the number of balls entered into the out port 24a as an entry history. The value of the out counter is cleared to "0" when a reading device is electrically connected to the reading terminal 102 and various parameters are read from the calculation result memory 131 by the reading device. By the way, since the backup power is supplied to the main RAM 65 even when the supply of the operating power to the MPU 62 is stopped, the value of the out counter is stored even if the pachinko machine 10 is in the power cutoff state. Be retained.

When it is confirmed that the situation where the information of "0" is stored for the 7th bit D7 is switched to the situation where the information of "1" is stored, one game is played by the gate detection sensor 49a. It is determined that the sphere has been detected (step S3224: YES). In this case, "1" is set in the gate winning flag of the main RAM 65 (step S3225).

By executing the ball entry detection process as described above, the ball entry history to the out port 24a, the general winning opening 31, the special electric winning device 32, the first operating port 33, and the second operating port 34 is recorded in each ball entry section. It is stored in the main RAM 65 as the number of balls entering the ball. As a result, every time a ball enters any of the out port 24a, the general winning port 31, the special electric winning device 32, the first operating port 33, and the second operating port 34, a signal is sent from the main CPU 63 to the management side CPU 112. No need to output. Therefore, it is possible to simplify the configuration for outputting a signal from the main CPU 63 to the management CPU 112.

In the present embodiment, when a calculation trigger occurs, the management side CPU 112 reads the number of balls entered into the general winning opening 31 from the general winning counter of the main RAM 65, and transfers from the special electric winning counter of the main RAM 65 to the special electric winning device 32. The number of balls entered is read, the number of balls entered into the first operating port 33 from the first operation counter of the main RAM 65 is read, and the number of balls entered into the second operating port 34 is read from the second operation counter of the main RAM 65. The number of balls entering the out port 24a is read from the out counter of the main RAM 65. Then, the first parameter to the eighth parameter described in the first embodiment are calculated by using each of the read out numbers of balls. However, the number of each ball entered when the front door frame 14 is open and the number of each ball entered when the front door frame 14 is closed are not measured. Therefore, the first parameter to the eighth parameter are calculated in a state including the number of balls entered when the front door frame 14 is open. Further, since the number of balls entered in the open / close execution mode and the number of balls entered in the high probability mode are not individually measured, the first parameter to the eighteenth parameter and the twenty-first parameter described in the first embodiment are described above. The 26th parameter is not calculated. The calculated first parameter to eighth parameter are written in the calculation result memory 131. Then, when the reading device is electrically connected to the reading terminal 102, all the parameters written at that time in the calculation result memory 131 are provided to the reading device. At this time, the calculation result memory 131 is cleared to "0".

It should be noted that the management IC 66 does not access the main RAM 65 independently, but the information on the number of each ball entered stored in the main RAM 65 as the ball entry history is transmitted to the management IC 66 by the transfer control by the main CPU 63. It may be configured as such. In this case, it is possible to reliably prevent the event that the main CPU 63 and the management CPU 112 access the main RAM 65 at the same time.

<11th Embodiment>
In the present embodiment, the configuration of the main control board 61, the type of the signal output from the main CPU 63 to the management side CPU 112, and the method of storing the ball entry history in each ball entry section are different from those in the first embodiment. ing. Hereinafter, a configuration different from the first embodiment will be described. The description of the same configuration as that of the first embodiment is basically omitted.

FIG. 64 is a block diagram for explaining the electrical configuration of the main control board 61 in the present embodiment. The MPU 62 is mounted on the main control board 61 as in the first embodiment. The MPU 62 is provided with a main CPU 63, a main ROM 64, a main RAM 65, a management IC 66, an I / F 101, and a reading terminal 102, as in the first embodiment. Further, the management IC 66 is provided with a management side I / F 111, a management side CPU 112, a management side ROM 113, a management side RAM 114, a correspondence-related memory 116, and a history memory 117, as in the first embodiment.

On the other hand, in the present embodiment, unlike the first embodiment, the management IC 66 is not provided with the RTC 115. Also. In addition to the MPU 62, the main control board 61 is provided with a light emitting unit 151 for notification. The light emitting unit 151 for notification is directly controlled by the main CPU 63. The main CPU 63 can access the history memory 117 of the management IC 66, and calculates various parameters by using the information of the ball entry history to each ball entry unit read from the history memory 117. Then, the light emitting state of the notification light emitting unit 151 is controlled according to the contents of the various calculated parameters. The light emitting unit 151 for notification is housed in the accommodation space of the board box 60a of the main control device 60. The board box 60a is transparently formed, and the light emitting state of the light emitting unit 151 for notification is measured outside the board box 60a. A light emitting unit 151 for notification is provided so that it can be visually confirmed from the above. As a result, the gaming machine main body 12 is opened with respect to the outer frame 11 so that the main control device 60 can be visually confirmed, so that the light emitting unit 151 for notification does not require opening work of the board box 60a. It is possible to visually confirm the light emitting state of.

FIG. 65 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the configuration of the input port 121 of the management side I / F 111 in the present embodiment.

Signals of the same type as those in the first embodiment are input to the first to seventh buffers 122a to 122g and the sixteenth buffer 122p. Specifically, a first signal corresponding to the detection result of the first winning opening detection sensor 42a is input to the first buffer 122a, and a second signal corresponding to the detection result of the second winning opening detection sensor 43a is input to the second buffer 122b. A signal is input, a third signal corresponding to the detection result of the third winning opening detection sensor 44a is input to the third buffer 122c, and a fourth signal corresponding to the detection result of the special electric detection sensor 45a is input to the fourth buffer 122d. Is input, a fifth signal corresponding to the detection result of the first actuating port detection sensor 46a is input to the fifth buffer 122e, and a second signal corresponding to the detection result of the second actuating port detection sensor 47a is input to the sixth buffer 122f. The 6 signals are input, the 7th signal corresponding to the detection result of the out port detection sensor 48a is input to the 7th buffer 122g, and the output instruction signal is input to the 16th buffer 122p.

On the other hand, in the first embodiment, the signal corresponding to the open / close execution mode is input to the eighth buffer 122h as the eighth signal, and the signal corresponding to the high probability mode is input to the ninth buffer 122i as the ninth signal. The signal corresponding to the door frame 14 is input to the tenth buffer 122j as the tenth signal, but in the present embodiment, the signal corresponding to these open / close execution modes, the signal corresponding to the high probability mode, and the front door frame are configured. The signal corresponding to 14 is not input to the input port 121. That is, the signal related to the ball entry history is not input to the 8th to 15th buffers 122h to 122o.

What kind of signal is input to the first to fifteenth buffers 122a to 122o has not been determined at the design stage of the management IC 66, and the type of these signals is instructed by the main CPU 63. It is specified by the management side CPU 112. The process for specifying the type of the signal is executed when the supply of the operating power to the main CPU 63 and the management CPU 112 is started, as in the first embodiment. On the other hand, it is determined at the design stage of the management IC 66 that the output instruction signal is input to the 16th buffer 122p, and the management CPU 112 outputs to the 16th buffer 122p without receiving an instruction from the main CPU 63. It is possible to specify that the instruction signal is input.

FIG. 66 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the configuration of the history memory 117 in the present embodiment. The history memory 117 is provided with counters 152a to 152o for the first to fifteenth buffers. The first buffer counter 152a stores information on the number of times the output state of the first signal input to the first buffer 122a is changed from the LOW level to the HI level. The second buffer counter 152b stores information on the number of times the output state of the second signal input to the second buffer 122b is changed from the LOW level to the HI level. The third buffer counter 152c stores information on the number of times the output state of the third signal input to the third buffer 122c is changed from the LOW level to the HI level. The fourth buffer counter 152d stores information on the number of times the output state of the fourth signal input to the fourth buffer 122d is changed from the LOW level to the HI level. The fifth buffer counter 152e stores information on the number of times the output state of the fifth signal input to the fifth buffer 122e is changed from the LOW level to the HI level. The sixth buffer counter 152f stores information on the number of times the output state of the sixth signal input to the sixth buffer 122f is changed from the LOW level to the HI level. The 7th buffer counter 152g stores information on the number of times the output state of the 7th signal input to the 7th buffer 122g is changed from the LOW level to the HI level. The eighth buffer counter 152h stores information on the number of times the output state of the eighth signal input to the eighth buffer 122h has been changed from the LOW level to the HI level. The ninth buffer counter 152i stores information on the number of times the output state of the ninth signal input to the ninth buffer 122i has been changed from the LOW level to the HI level. The tenth buffer counter 152j stores information on the number of times the output state of the tenth signal input to the tenth buffer 122j is changed from the LOW level to the HI level. The 11th buffer counter 152k stores information on the number of times the output state of the 11th signal input to the 11th buffer 122k is changed from the LOW level to the HI level. The twelfth buffer counter 152l stores information on the number of times the output state of the twelfth signal input to the twelfth buffer 122l is changed from the LOW level to the HI level. The 13th buffer counter 152m stores information on the number of times the output state of the 13th signal input to the 13th buffer 122m is changed from the LOW level to the HI level. The 14th buffer counter 152n stores information on the number of times the output state of the 14th signal input to the 14th buffer 122n is changed from the LOW level to the HI level. The 15th buffer counter 152o stores information on the number of times the output state of the 15th signal input to the 15th buffer 122o is changed from the LOW level to the HI level.

However, the measurement target using the first to fifteenth buffer counters 152a to 152o is any of the out port 24a, the general winning port 31, the special electric winning device 32, the first operating port 33, and the second operating port 34. These are the first to seventh buffers 122a to 122g to which the signal corresponding to the result of entering the ball is input. Therefore, the 8th to 15th buffers 122h to 122o are excluded from the above measurement targets. Distinguishing whether or not these are measurement targets is performed based on the correspondence relation information stored in the correspondence relation areas 123a to 123o of the correspondence relation memory 116.

FIG. 67 is a flowchart showing a history setting process executed by the management side CPU 112. The history setting process is executed in step S607 of the management process (FIG. 22).

First, the number of buffers to be confirmed by the management CPU 112 among the first to 15th buffers 122a to 122o is set in the confirmation target counter of the management side RAM 114 (step S3301). Specifically, the number of correspondence-related areas in the correspondence-related memory 116 in which information other than the information indicating that the correspondence-related areas 123a to 123o are blank is stored is specified and specified. Set the information of the specified number in the confirmation target counter. In the pachinko machine 10, information other than the information indicating that the pachinko machine 10 is blank is stored in the first to seventh response areas 123a to 123j as described above. Therefore, in step S3301, "7" is set in the confirmation target counter. do.

After that, it is confirmed whether or not the numerical information stored in the buffer corresponding to the value of the current confirmation target counter among the 1st to 15th buffers 122a to 122o is changed from "0" to "1". Then, it is determined whether or not the output state of the input signal from the main CPU 63 to the buffer has been switched from the LOW level to the HI level (step S3302). When the value of the confirmation target counter is "n", the nth buffers 122a to 122o are the confirmation targets of the numerical information. For example, if the value of the confirmation target counter is "5", the fifth buffer 122e is the confirmation target of the numerical information, and if the value of the confirmation target counter is "1", the first buffer 122a is the confirmation target of the numerical information. ..

If an affirmative determination is made in step S3302, the corresponding buffer counters 152a to 152o are added (step S3303). In the addition process, the value of the counter corresponding to the value of the current confirmation target counter among the counters 152a to 152o for the first to fifteenth buffers of the history memory 117 is added by one. For example, if the value of the confirmation target counter is "5", the fifth buffer counter 152e is the addition target, and if the value of the confirmation target counter is "1", the first buffer counter 152a is the addition target.

When a negative determination is made in step S3302 or when the process of step S3303 is executed, the value of the confirmation target counter of the management side RAM 114 is subtracted by 1 (step S3304). Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the confirmation target counter after the subtraction of 1 is "0" (step S3305). When the value of the confirmation target counter is 1 or more (step S3305: NO), the processing after step S3302 is executed for the confirmation target corresponding to the value of the new confirmation target counter.

By executing the history setting process as described above, the ball entry history of the game ball into the out port 24a, the general winning opening 31, the special electric winning device 32, the first operating port 33, and the second operating port 34 is described above. It is not stored as history information as in the first embodiment, but is stored as information on the number of times a game ball is detected by each of the ball entry detection sensors 42a to 48a. As a result, it is possible to suppress the storage capacity required in the history memory 117 as compared with the configuration in which each history information is individually stored.

FIG. 68 is a flowchart showing an external output process in the present embodiment executed by the management side CPU 112. The external output process is executed in step S608 of the management process (FIG. 22).

When the output state of the output instruction signal received from the main CPU 63 reaches the HI level (step S3401: YES), the output target counters provided in the management side RAM 114 include the first to fifteenth buffer counters 152a to Of the 152o, the number of counters for which the number of times information is output is set in the management side CPU 112 (step S3402). Specifically, the number of correspondence-related areas in the correspondence-related memory 116 in which information other than the information indicating that the correspondence-related areas 123a to 123o are blank is stored is specified and specified. Set the information of the specified number in the confirmation target counter. In the present embodiment, as described above, information other than the information indicating that the blank is stored is stored in the first to seventh correspondence areas 123a to 123g. Therefore, in step S3402, "7" is set in the output target counter. ..

After that, the correspondence information stored in the area corresponding to the value of the current output target counter among the first to fifteenth correspondence areas 123a to 123o in the correspondence relation memory 116 is read (step S3403), and the history is used. Among the counters 152a to 152o for the first to fifteenth buffers in the memory 117, the number of times information stored in the counter corresponding to the value of the current output target counter is read (step S3404). In this case, when the value of the output target counter is "n", the nth correspondence area 123a to 123o is the target for reading the correspondence information, and the nth buffer counters 152a to 152o read the number of times information. Be the target. For example, if the value of the output target counter is "5", the fifth correspondence area 123e is the target for reading the correspondence information, the fifth buffer counter 152e is the target for reading the number of times information, and the value of the output target counter is If it is "1", the first correspondence area 123a is the target for reading the correspondence information, and the first buffer counter 152a is the target for reading the number of times information.

After that, the information output process is executed (step S3405). In the information output process, the combination of the correspondence information read in step S3403 and the number of times information read in step S3404 is output to the reading terminal 102. As a result, the reading device electrically connected to the reading terminal 102 can read the number of times information about the correspondence information that is the output target this time.

After that, the value of the output target counter of the management side RAM 114 is subtracted by 1 (step S3406). Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the output target counter after the subtraction of 1 is "0" (step S3407). When the value of the output target counter is 1 or more (step S3407: NO), the processes after step S3403 are executed for the output target corresponding to the value of the new output target counter. When an affirmative determination is made in step S3407, the values of the first to fifteenth buffer counters 152a to 152o are cleared to "0".

FIG. 69 is a flowchart showing the parameter management process executed by the main CPU 63. The parameter management process is executed after the management output process of step S219 is executed in the timer interrupt process (FIG. 12).

First, it is determined whether or not a calculation trigger for various parameters has occurred (step S3501). The calculation trigger is when the parameter management process is executed for the first time after the supply of the operating power to the main CPU 63 is started, and as in the fifth embodiment, the out port 24a, the general winning opening 31, and the special electric winning opening. It occurs every time the total number of game balls entered into the device 32, the first operating port 33, and the second operating port 34 reaches 500 or more, which is the trigger reference number. Since the case where the parameter management process is first executed after the supply of operating power is started is set as a calculation trigger, the power of the pachinko machine 10 is once turned off and then turned on again to calculate various parameters. It is possible to easily generate an opportunity. Then, when an affirmative determination is made in step S3501, notification corresponding to the calculation results of various parameters is executed as described later, so that the game area PA up to that point can be obtained simply by turning the power off and on. It becomes possible to grasp the entry mode of the game ball. In addition, it is possible to finely manage the entry mode of the game balls in the game area PA by configuring the configuration so that a calculation trigger is generated every time the total number of balls entered is 500 or more, which is the trigger reference number. Will be.

When a calculation trigger occurs (step S3501: YES), the ball entry history is read from the counters for storing the ball entry history among the counters 152a to 152o for the first to fifteenth buffers of the history memory 117 (step S3501: YES). S3502). Specifically, the numerical information of the counters 152a to 152g for the first to seventh buffers is read out. In this case, the main CPU 63 can recognize the buffer counters 152a to 152o to be read out from the ball entry history by the program and data stored in the main ROM 64.

After that, various arithmetic processes are executed (step S3503). In the various calculation processes, various parameters are calculated using the information on the entry history read in step S3502 and the number of prize balls corresponding to the entry history. In the main CPU 63, each entry history read in step S3502 by the program and data stored in the main ROM 64 is the out port 24a, the general winning opening 31, the special electric winning device 32, the first operating port 33, and the first. It is possible to specify which of the two operating ports 34 corresponds to, and it is also possible to specify the information on the number of prize balls corresponding to each ball entry history read in step S3502. ..

Specifically, the various parameters calculated in step S3503
7th parameter: (K3 x "number of prize balls for winning the special electric winning device 32" + K5 x "number of prize balls for winning the second operating port 34") / total number of game balls paid out (K2 x "general""Number of prize balls for winning the prize opening 31" + K3 x "Number of prize balls for winning the special electric winning device 32" + K4 x "Number of prize balls for winning the first operating port 33" + K5 x "Number of prize balls for winning the first operating port 33" + K5 x "Second operating port 34" Ratio of "number of prize balls for winning a prize") ・ Eighth parameter: K3 x "number of prize balls for winning a prize in the special electric winning device 32" / total number of game balls paid out (K2 x "for winning a prize in the general winning opening 31" Number of prize balls "+ K3 x" Number of prize balls for winning the special electric winning device 32 "+ K4 x" Number of prize balls for winning the first operating port 33 "+ K5 x" Number of prize balls for winning the second operating port 34 "") Is calculated.

After that, it is determined whether or not the various calculated parameters are in the first range (step S3504). When the value of the seventh parameter is 0.7 or less and the value of the eighth parameter is 0.6 or less, it is assumed that the various calculated parameters are in the first range, and an affirmative determination is made in step S3504. If an affirmative determination is made in step S3504, the first notification state setting process is executed (step S3505). In the setting process, the light emitting unit 151 for notification is controlled to emit light so as to be in the first notification state. In this case, the light emitting unit 151 for notification is in a blue light emitting state.

When a negative determination is made in step S3504, it is determined whether or not the calculated parameters are in the second range (step S3506). If only one of the conditions that the value of the 7th parameter exceeds 0.7 and the value of the 8th parameter exceeds 0.6 is satisfied, the various calculated parameters are the first. Assuming that there are two ranges, an affirmative judgment is made in step S3506. If an affirmative determination is made in step S3506, the second notification state setting process is executed (step S3507). In the setting process, the light emitting unit 151 for notification is controlled to emit light so as to be in the second notification state. In this case, the light emitting unit 151 for notification is in a yellow light emitting state.

When a negative determination is made in step S3506, it means that the value of the seventh parameter exceeds 0.7 and the value of the eighth parameter exceeds 0.6. In this case, the third notification state setting process is executed (step S3508). In the setting process, the light emitting unit 151 for notification is controlled to emit light so as to be in the third notification state. In this case, the light emitting unit 151 for notification is in a red light emitting state.

The light emitting state set in step S3505, step S3507 or step S3508 is stopped until a new notification state is set for the notification light emitting unit 151 or the supply of operating power to the notification light emitting unit 151 is stopped. Continue until. Further, since the notification state of the notification light emitting unit 151 is stored and held in the main RAM 65 and the backup power is supplied to the main RAM 65, the supply of the operating power to the main CPU 63 is stopped and the notification light emitting unit Even if 151 is turned off once, when the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is resumed, the light emitting state corresponds to the type of information in the notification state stored in the main RAM 65. The light emission control of the notification light emitting unit 151 is executed.

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

The entry history of the game ball into the out port 24a, the general winning opening 31, the special electric winning device 32, the first operating port 33, and the second operating port 34 is stored as history information as in the first embodiment. However, it is stored as the number of times information that the game ball is detected by each of the ball entry detection sensors 42a to 48a. As a result, it is possible to suppress the storage capacity required in the history memory 117 as compared with the configuration in which each history information is individually stored.

A notification light emitting unit 151 for notifying the contents corresponding to various parameters calculated by the management side CPU 112 is provided. As a result, the contents corresponding to various parameters are notified by the pachinko machine 10 itself, so that the manager of the game hall or the like does not have to read the information stored in the history memory 117 to read the information of the game ball in the game area PA. It becomes possible to grasp the ball entry mode.

The main control board 61 housed in the board box 60a is provided with a light emitting unit 151 for notification together with the MPU 62. This makes it difficult to illegally access the communication path between the MPU 62 and the light emitting unit 151 for notification.

Calculation of various parameters and light emission control of the light emitting unit 151 for notification are executed not by the management side CPU 112 but by the main side CPU 63. This makes it possible to improve the reliability of the notification content in the notification light emitting unit 151.

When the calculation results of various parameters correspond to the first range, the first notification state is set, and when the calculation results of various parameters correspond to the second range, the second notification state is set, and the calculation results of various parameters are displayed. When neither the first range nor the second range is supported, the third notification state is set. That is, the various parameters are not notified as they are, but the contents corresponding to the range including the various parameters are notified. As a result, it is possible to prevent the notification pattern in the notification light emitting unit 151 from becoming too large, and it is possible to reduce the load for controlling the notification light emitting unit 151.

Even when the supply of the operating power to the main CPU 63 is stopped, immediately before the supply of the operating power to the main CPU 63 is stopped by continuing the power supply to the notification light emitting unit 151. It may be configured to maintain the light emitting state in. In this case, even when the supply of the operating power to the main CPU 63 is stopped, by checking the notification light emitting unit 151, it is possible to grasp the entry mode of the game ball in the game area PA. ..

Further, instead of the configuration, when the supply of the operating power to the main CPU 63 is stopped, the notification light emitting unit 151 is turned off, but when the supply of the operating power to the main CPU 63 is started. May be configured such that the light emitting unit 151 for notification is controlled to emit light so as to be in a light emitting state corresponding to the results of various parameters calculated before the supply of operating power is stopped. In this case, for example, by checking the notification light emitting unit 151 in the game hall before the start of business, it is possible to grasp the ball entry mode of the game ball on the immediately preceding business day.

The notification means for notifying the calculation results of various parameters is not limited to the configuration of the notification light emitting unit 151, and may be a display device having a display surface such as a symbol display device 41, or a speaker unit 54. May be. Further, the signal corresponding to the calculation result of various parameters may be externally output to the hall computer HC of the game hall through the external terminal board 97.

The special figure display unit 37a of the special figure unit 37 or the normal figure display unit 38a of the normal figure unit 38 may also have a function as a light emitting unit 151 for notification. For example, various parameters are calculated when the supply of operating power to the MPU 62 is started, and the calculation result is included in the first range, the second range, or any other of them as in the above embodiment. Immediately after the start of supply of the operating power, the special figure display unit 37a or the normal figure display unit 38a may be configured to execute the notification corresponding to the calculation result. In this case, the notification may be configured to end when the start condition of the variable display of the pattern on the special figure display unit 37a or the start condition of the variable display of the pattern on the normal map display unit 38a is satisfied. The configuration may be such that it is temporarily interrupted when the start condition of the variable display is satisfied, and restarted when the variable display of the pattern is completed. According to this configuration, the special figure display unit 37a or the normal map display unit 38a can also be used as a notification means for notifying the entry mode of the game ball in the game area PA.

The notification light emitting unit 151 may be provided at a position where it can be visually recognized from the front of the pachinko machine 10 in a state where the gaming machine main body 12 and the front door frame 14 are closed. For example, the light emitting unit 151 for notification may be provided at a position behind the pachinko machine 10 behind the window panel 52 and visible from the front of the pachinko machine 10 through the window panel 52. In this case, it is possible to confirm the notification contents corresponding to the calculation results of various parameters without requiring the opening operation of the gaming machine main body 12 and the front door frame 14.

<Twelfth Embodiment>
In the present embodiment, the configuration for providing the information of each ball entry result to the management IC 66 is different from the first embodiment. Hereinafter, a configuration different from the first embodiment will be described. The description of the same configuration as that of the first embodiment is basically omitted.

FIG. 70 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the configuration of a signal path for inputting the detection results of the ball entry detection sensors 42a to 48a to the main CPU 63 and the management IC 66.

The detection result of the first winning opening detection sensor 42a is input to the main CPU 63 through the first signal path SL11. Further, the detection result of the second winning opening detection sensor 43a is input to the main CPU 63 through the second signal path SL12. Further, the detection result of the third winning opening detection sensor 44a is input to the main CPU 63 through the third signal path SL13. Further, the detection result of the special electric detection sensor 45a is input to the main CPU 63 through the fourth signal path SL14. Further, the detection result of the first actuating port detection sensor 46a is input to the main CPU 63 through the fifth signal path SL15. Further, the detection result of the second actuating port detection sensor 47a is input to the main CPU 63 through the sixth signal path SL16. Further, the detection result of the out port detection sensor 48a is input to the main CPU 63 through the seventh signal path SL17.

The first branch path SL21 is formed so as to branch from an intermediate position of the first signal path SL11, and the first branch path SL21 is electrically connected to the management IC 66. Further, the second branch path SL22 is formed so as to branch from an intermediate position of the second signal path SL12, and the second branch path SL22 is electrically connected to the management IC 66. Further, the third branch path SL23 is formed so as to branch from an intermediate position of the third signal path SL13, and the third branch path SL23 is electrically connected to the management IC 66. Further, the fourth branch path SL24 is formed so as to branch from an intermediate position of the fourth signal path SL14, and the fourth branch path SL24 is electrically connected to the management IC 66. Further, the fifth branch path SL25 is formed so as to branch from an intermediate position of the fifth signal path SL15, and the fifth branch path SL25 is electrically connected to the management IC 66. Further, the sixth branch path SL26 is formed so as to branch from an intermediate position of the sixth signal path SL16, and the sixth branch path SL26 is electrically connected to the management IC 66. Further, the seventh branch path SL27 is formed so as to branch from an intermediate position of the seventh signal path SL17, and the seventh branch path SL27 is electrically connected to the management IC 66.

With the above configuration, the detection results of the ball entry detection sensors 42a to 48a are input to the management IC 66 without intervening processing by the main CPU 63. As a result, the main CPU 63 executes a process for causing the management side CPU 112 to recognize the ball entry results of the out port 24a, the general winning port 31, the special electric winning device 32, the first operating port 33, and the second operating port 34. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the processing load of the main CPU 63.

Further, the branch points of the branch paths SL21 to SL27 from the signal paths SL11 to SL17 exist in the MPU 62. This makes it difficult to access the branch point and each branch route SL21 to SL27 from the outside, and it is possible to prevent fraudulent acts in which an abnormal ball entry result is input only to the management IC 66. ..

<13th embodiment>
In the present embodiment, the execution mode of the open / close execution mode is different depending on whether the jackpot result is a low probability result or the jackpot result is a high probability result. Hereinafter, the execution mode of the opening / closing execution mode in the present embodiment will be described. The description of the same configuration as that of the first embodiment is basically omitted.

FIG. 71 is a time chart for explaining an execution mode of the opening / closing execution mode in the present embodiment. 71 (a1) and 71 (a2) show the execution period of the open / close execution mode, FIGS. 71 (b1) and 71 (b2) show the execution period of the round game, and FIGS. 71 (c1) and 71 (c1). c2) indicates the period during which the special electric winning device 32 is in the open state. Further, FIGS. 71 (a1), 71 (b1) and 71 (c1) show the opening / closing execution in the case of 2R low accuracy result, 4R low accuracy result, 6R low accuracy result, 10R low accuracy result and 16R low accuracy result. The execution mode of the mode is shown, and FIGS. 71 (a2), 71 (b2) and 71 (c2) show 2R high accuracy result, 4R high accuracy result, 6R high accuracy result, 10R high accuracy result and 16R high accuracy result. The execution mode of the opening / closing execution mode in a certain case is shown.

In either of the open / close execution mode when the result is low and the open / close execution mode when the result is high, open / close execution is executed at the timing of t1 as shown in FIGS. 71 (a1) and 71 (a2). The mode is started, and the first round game is executed from the timing of t2 to the timing of t3 as shown in FIGS. 71 (b1) and 71 (b2). In either of the open / close execution mode in the case of a low probability result and the open / close execution mode in the case of a high probability result, the execution mode of each round game is the same except for the round game of the last execution time. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 71 (c1) and 71 (c2), the special electric winning device 32 is opened once in each round game, and the opening continuous period of the special electric winning device 32 in each round game is the game. It is set to 29 seconds, which is a period longer than the product of the ball firing cycle (0.6 seconds) and the maximum number of winnings in the round game (10).

After that, in the open / close execution mode in the case of a low probability result, the round game of the last execution round is executed from the timing of t4 to the timing of t5 as shown in FIG. 71 (b1). The execution mode of this round game is the same as the execution mode of the previous round game. That is, the special electric winning device 32 is opened once in each round game, and the opening continuous period of the special electric winning device 32 in each round game is the firing cycle (0.6 seconds) of the game ball and the maximum number of winnings in the round game ( It is set to 29 seconds, which is a longer period than the product of 10 pieces). Then, an ending period occurs from the timing of t5 to the timing of t6, and the opening / closing execution mode of this time ends.

In the open / close execution mode in the case of a highly accurate result, the round game of the last execution time is executed from the timing of t4 to the timing of t5 as shown in FIG. 71 (b2). The special electric winning device 32 is opened and closed a plurality of times so as to sandwich an interval period. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 71 (c2), the timing of t4 to the timing of t11, the timing of t12 to the timing of t13, the timing of t14 to the timing of t15, the timing of t16 to the timing of t17, and the timing of t18. The special electric winning device 32 is opened over each of the timing of t19 and the timing of t20 to t5. Then, an ending period occurs from the timing of t5 to the timing of t6, and the current opening / closing execution mode ends.

In this case, at the timing of t4 to t11, the timing of t12 to t13, the timing of t14 to the timing of t15, the timing of t16 to the timing of t17, and the timing of t18 to t19, the special electric winning device 32 The opening duration is set to be longer than the firing cycle of the game ball (0.6 seconds) and shorter than the product of the firing cycle of the game ball (0.6 seconds) and the maximum number of winning round games (10). Specifically, it is set to 1 second. In this relatively short open continuation period, the number of winnings to the special electric winning device 32 is about one, and it is possible that the special electric winning device 32 will not be awarded. Further, since the opening of the special electric winning device 32 due to this relatively short opening continuation period is 5 times, which is less than the number of winning upper limit numbers, it is the timing at which the final opening times due to the relatively short opening continuation period are completed. At the timing of t19, it is unlikely that the special electric winning device 32 has won a prize for the maximum number of winning balls in the round game of the last execution time. Therefore, the opening of the special electric winning device 32 after the timing of t20 occurs with a high probability.

Further, the relatively short opening continuation period is supplied from the receiving portion 231 of the guide member 203 to the right end of the guide plate portion 214 of the opening / closing member 202 in the situation where the opening / closing member 202 of the special electric winning device 32 is arranged at the opening position. The game ball is set to a period during which the guide plate portion 214 can reach a predetermined range X. Then, the game ball that has reached the predetermined range X can fall below the opening / closing member 202 and win the through gate 35 by moving the opening / closing member 202 from the open position to the closed position in that situation. As a result, every time the opening times of the special electric winning device 32 due to the relatively short opening continuation period are completed, a winning opportunity of the game ball to the through gate 35 is generated.

The open continuation period of the special electric winning device 32 from the timing of t20 to the timing of t5 is set to a longer period than the relatively short open continuation period. This relatively long open duration is set to a period equal to or greater than the product of the firing cycle of the game ball (0.6 seconds) and the maximum number of winnings in the round game (10), specifically 6 seconds. Is set to. In this relatively long open continuation period, it can be expected that the special electric winning device 32 will be awarded the maximum number of winning balls. Further, if a game ball is awarded to the special electric winning device 32 in the opening times of the special electric winning device 32 due to the relatively short opening continuation period, the special electric winning is given by the relatively long opening continuation period. In the middle of the opening round of the device 32, there is a high possibility that the number of winnings to the special electric winning device 32 in the round game of the final execution round reaches the winning upper limit number.

In the round game of the last execution of the opening / closing execution mode in the case of a high probability result, the special electric winning device 32 is opened 5 times by the relatively short opening continuation period as described above, and then the opening is continued for a relatively long time. The special electric winning device 32 is opened once depending on the period, and there is an interval period during which the special electric winning device 32 is closed. That is, as shown in FIG. 71 (c2), the timing of t11 to the timing of t12, the timing of t13 to the timing of t14, the timing of t15 to the timing of t16, the timing of t17 to the timing of t18, and the timing of t19 to t20. The special electric winning device 32 is maintained in the closed state for the timing of. The interval period is the same for all of them, and specifically, it is set to 1 second.

As described above, when the special electric winning device 32 is opened and closed a plurality of times in the last round game, the game ball is placed on the guide plate portion 214 of the opening / closing member 202 of the special electric winning device 32. There are many opportunities for the opening / closing member 202 to move from the open position to the closed position. As a result, it is possible to give many chances that a prize is generated to the through gate 35 in the opening / closing execution mode in the case of a highly accurate result. In addition, it is possible to increase the advantage of obtaining a high-accuracy result as compared with a low-accuracy result.

In addition, since the special electric winning device 32 is opened and closed a plurality of times in the round game of the last execution time with a relatively short opening continuation period, the duration of the round game of the last execution time becomes extremely long. It is possible to avoid it. Also, before all the opening times of the special electric winning device 32 due to the relatively short opening continuation period are completed, the number of winning balls to the special electric winning device 32 in the last round game should not reach the winning upper limit number. It becomes possible to.

Next, the processing configuration of the main CPU 63 that enables the execution mode of the opening / closing execution mode as described above will be described. FIG. 72 is a flowchart showing the special electric start processing in the present embodiment. In addition, the special electric start processing is executed in step S1209 of the special electric special electric control process (FIG. 38). Perform the same process. When the opening period of the open / close execution mode has elapsed (step S3604: YES), the round number setting process is executed (step S3605). In the round number setting process, the number of rounds in the open / close execution mode this time is set in the round counter provided in the main RAM 65. The round counter is a counter for specifying the remaining number of round games in the opening / closing execution mode by the main CPU 63. Specifically, if the result is 2R low accuracy or 2R high accuracy result, "2" is set in the round counter, and if the result is 4R low accuracy result or 4R high accuracy result, "4" is set in the round counter, and 6R. If the result is low accuracy or 6R high accuracy, set "6" to the round counter, and if the result is 10R low accuracy or 10R high accuracy result, set "10" to the round counter, and set 16R low accuracy result or 16R high. If the result is certain, set "16" to the round counter. If any of the small hit results is obtained, the value of the round counter is cleared to "0".

After that, the opening / closing number setting process is executed (step S3606). In the opening / closing number setting process in the special electric start processing, "1" is set in the opening / closing number counter of the main RAM 65 as the opening / closing number of the special electric winning device 32 in the round game of the first execution time if any of the jackpot results is obtained. If the current game result is the first small hit result, "1" is set in the open / close count counter of the main RAM 65, and if the current game result is the second small hit result, the open / close count counter of the main RAM 65 is set to "1". 5 ”is set, and if the game result this time is the third small hit result,“ 10 ”is set in the open / close count counter of the main RAM 65. After that, in steps S3607 to S3610, the same processing as in steps S1606 to S1609 of the special electric start processing (FIG. 42) in the first embodiment is executed.

FIG. 73 is a flowchart showing the processing during opening of the special electric power in the present embodiment. The processing during opening of the special electric power is executed in step S1210 of the special electric power control processing (FIG. 38).

When the special electric winning device 32 has been won (step S3701: YES), the value of the winning counter of the main RAM 65 is subtracted by 1 (step S3702). Then, when the value of the winning counter after the subtraction of 1 is "0" (step S3703: YES), it is necessary to end the current round game if the result is a big hit, and if the result is a small hit, the opening and closing of this time. It is necessary to end the execution mode. Therefore, the value of the open / close count counter of the main RAM 65 is cleared to "0" (step S3704).

Then, on condition that the opening / closing execution mode this time is one of the big hit results (step S3705: YES), the value of the round counter of the main RAM 65 is subtracted by 1 (step S3706). Then, the opening / closing number setting process is executed (step S3707). In the setting process, if the value of the current round counter is "0", the value is not set in the open / close count counter of the main RAM 65. Further, in the setting process, if the value of the current round counter is "1", "1" is set in the open / close count counter of the main RAM 65 when the trigger of the open / close execution mode this time is a low probability result. On the other hand, when the trigger of the opening / closing execution mode this time is a highly accurate result, "6" is set in the opening / closing count counter of the main RAM 65. Further, in the setting process, if the value of the current round counter is 2 or more, "1" is set in the open / close count counter of the main RAM 65. In addition, the process of setting the maximum number of winning prizes is executed (step S3708). In the setting process, if the value of the current round counter is "0", the value is not set in the winning counter of the main RAM 65, and if the value of the current round counter is 1 or more, the winning of the main RAM 65 is won. Set "10" in the counter as the maximum number of winnings for new round games. After that, in steps S3709 to S3711, the processes of steps S1703 to S1705 of the special electric opening processing (FIG. 43) in the first embodiment are executed.

When a negative determination is made in step S3701 or step S3703, the opening continuation period of the current opening times of the special electric winning device 32 is determined by determining whether or not the value of the special electric special electric timer counter is "0". It is determined whether or not the elapse has passed (step S3712). If an affirmative determination is made in step S3712, the value of the open / close count counter of the main RAM 65 is subtracted by 1 (step S3713). Then, when the value of the open / close count counter after the subtraction of 1 is "0" (step S3714: YES) and the execution trigger of the open / close execution mode this time is one of the big hit results (step S3715: YES). The value of the round counter of the main RAM 65 is subtracted by 1 (step S3716). Further, the opening / closing number setting process is executed (step S3717). In the setting process, if the value of the current round counter is "0", the value is not set in the open / close count counter of the main RAM 65. Further, in the setting process, if the value of the current round counter is "1", "1" is set in the open / close count counter of the main RAM 65 when the trigger of the open / close execution mode this time is a low probability result. On the other hand, when the trigger of the opening / closing execution mode this time is a highly accurate result, "6" is set in the opening / closing count counter of the main RAM 65. Further, in the setting process, if the value of the current round counter is 2 or more, "1" is set in the open / close count counter of the main RAM 65. In addition, the process of setting the maximum number of winning prizes is executed (step S3718). In the setting process, if the value of the current round counter is "0", the value is not set in the winning counter of the main RAM 65, and if the value of the current round counter is 1 or more, the winning of the main RAM 65 is won. Set "10" in the counter as the maximum number of winnings for new round games. After that, the processes of steps S3709 to S3711 are executed.

FIG. 74 is a flowchart showing the processing during closing of the special electric train in the present embodiment. The special electric power closing process is executed in step S1211 of the special figure special electric power control process (FIG. 38).

In steps S3801 to S3804, the same processing as in steps S1801 to S1804 of the special electric closing processing (FIG. 44) in the first embodiment is executed. When a negative determination is made in step S3801 or when the process of step S3804 is executed, it is determined whether or not both the round counter of the main RAM 65 and the open / close count counter of the main RAM 65 are "0" (. Step S3805). When a negative determination is made in step S3805, it is determined whether or not the interval period has elapsed by determining whether or not the value of the special figure special electric timer counter is "0" (step S3806). When the interval period has elapsed (step S3806: YES), the opening continuation period setting process is executed (step S3807). In the setting process, if the trigger of the opening / closing execution mode this time is the second small hit result, the information of the opening continuation period (specifically, 2 seconds) for the second small hit result is set in the special figure special electric timer counter. If the trigger of the opening / closing execution mode this time is the third small hit result, the information on the opening continuation period for the third small hit result (specifically, 1 second) is set in the special figure special electric timer counter. In addition, in the setting process, if the trigger of the opening / closing execution mode this time is one of the low probability results, the information of the longest opening continuation period (specifically, 29 seconds) is set in the special figure special electric timer counter. .. Further, in the setting process, if the trigger of the opening / closing execution mode this time is one of the highly accurate results and the value of the round counter is 2 or more, the information of the longest opening continuation period (specifically, 29 seconds) is obtained. Special figure Set to the special electric timer counter. Further, in the setting process, if the trigger of the opening / closing execution mode this time is one of the highly accurate results and the value of the round counter is "1", the value of the opening / closing number counter of the main RAM 65 is "6" or more. In the case of "2", the information of the relatively short open duration (specifically, 1 second) is set in the special electric timer counter, and the value of the open / close count counter of the main RAM 65 is "1". Sets the information of the relatively long open duration (specifically, 6 seconds) in the special figure special electric timer counter.

After that, in steps S3808 to S3809, the same processing as in steps S1810 to S1811 of the special electric closed processing (FIG. 44) in the first embodiment is executed. On the other hand, when an affirmative determination is made in step S3805, the same processing as in steps S1812 to S1814 of the special electric closed processing (FIG. 44) in the first embodiment is executed in steps S3810 to S3812.

According to the present embodiment described in detail above, the special electric winning device 32 is opened and closed a plurality of times in the final round game, so that the game ball is placed on the guide plate portion 214 of the opening / closing member 202 of the special electric winning device 32. In the situation where the opening / closing member 202 is placed, the opening / closing member 202 often moves from the open position to the closed position. As a result, it is possible to give many chances that a prize is generated to the through gate 35 in the opening / closing execution mode in the case of a highly accurate result. In addition, it is possible to increase the advantage of obtaining a high-accuracy result as compared with a low-accuracy result.

In addition, the duration of the round game of the last execution is not extremely long because the opening of the first half of the round game of the last execution is performed using the relatively short opening duration. It becomes possible to do so. Also, before all the opening times of the special electric winning device 32 due to the relatively short opening continuation period are completed, the number of winning balls to the special electric winning device 32 in the last round game should not reach the winning upper limit number. It becomes possible to.

In the round game of the last execution time in the open / close execution mode triggered by the high accuracy result, the opening continuation period of the last opening time of the special electric winning device 32 is longer than the above-mentioned relatively short opening continuation period. Is set to. This relatively long open duration is set to a period equal to or greater than the product of the firing cycle of the game ball (0.6 seconds) and the maximum number of winnings in the round game (10), specifically 6 seconds. Is set to. In this relatively long open continuation period, it can be expected that the special electric winning device 32 will be awarded the maximum number of winning balls. Further, if a game ball is awarded to the special electric winning device 32 in the opening times of the special electric winning device 32 due to the relatively short opening continuation period, the special electric winning is given by the relatively long opening continuation period. In the middle of the opening round of the device 32, there is a high possibility that the number of winnings to the special electric winning device 32 in the round game of the final execution round reaches the winning upper limit number.

<Another form of the thirteenth embodiment>
The round game in which the special electric winning device 32 is opened a plurality of times is not limited to the last round game, and may be the first round game or an intermediate round game. Further, the special electric winning device 32 may be opened a plurality of times in a plurality of round games.

-It is not limited to the configuration in which the opening times of the relatively short opening duration occur after the opening times of the relatively short opening duration occur in one round game, and the opening duration is relatively short. The opening times may only occur a plurality of times.

-During the relatively short open continuation period, the game ball can reach the position on the guide plate portion 214 where the prize can be won in the through gate 35, but the ball enters the entrance portion 45b of the special electric winning device 32. May be configured so that the period is set to be impossible or difficult. In this case, it is possible to create a situation in which it is possible to win a prize in the through gate 35 in a situation where it is difficult to enter the ball into the entrance portion 45b of the special electric winning device 32. It should be noted that the configuration may be applied not to a configuration in which a plurality of open times occur in one round game, but to a configuration in which only one open round occurs in one round game.

<14th embodiment>
In the first embodiment, the through gate 35 is provided below the special electric winning device 32, and the opening / closing member 202 moves from the open position to the closed position while the game ball is placed on the guide plate portion 214. Although the game ball is configured to be able to win a prize in the through gate 35, in the present embodiment, the target that the game ball can win is a ball entry portion other than the through gate 35. Hereinafter, the different configurations will be described. The description of the same configuration as that of the first embodiment is basically omitted.

FIG. 75 is a front view of the game board 24 in this embodiment.

Similar to the first embodiment, the special electric winning device 32 is provided in the right area PA3 of the game area PA. The special electric winning device 32 includes a passage forming body 201, an opening / closing member 202, and a guide member 203, as in the first embodiment. When the opening / closing member 202 is arranged at the closed position, the game ball cannot enter the fourth discharge passage portion 45 and passes through the opening 213 (see FIG. 30) formed in the opening / closing member 202. The game ball will flow down below the special electric winning device 32. When the opening / closing member 202 is arranged in the open position, the game ball can be placed on the guide plate portion 214 of the opening / closing member 202, and the game ball resting on the guide plate portion 214 is the fourth discharge passage. It becomes possible to enter the ball 45. Further, in the right side region PA3, a guide nail group 241 is provided on the upstream side of the special electric winning device 32 as in the first embodiment. As a result, the game ball flowing down the right side region PA3 is guided to the receiving portion 231 of the guide member 203 by the guide nail group 241. Then, the game ball guided to the receiving portion 231 reaches the right end portion of the opening / closing member 202.

In the right area PA3, the through gate 35 is not provided below the special electric winning device 32. In the present embodiment, the through gate 35 is provided in the left side region PA2 of the game area PA, and when the left side area PA2 is compared in the same launch operation mode in which the game ball flows down, the through gate 35 is connected to the through gate 35. The frequency of entering the game ball is constant regardless of the game state. Further, when the firing operation is performed so that the game ball flows down the left side region PA2, the game ball can reach the position where the second operating port 34 is provided. Therefore, when the game ball is launched so as to flow down the left side region PA2, the through gate 35 can be won, and the second operating port 34 is opened when the through gate 35 is won. In the case of the state, it is possible to win a prize in the second operating port 34.

Incidentally, in the present embodiment, a low frequency support mode and a high frequency support mode are set as support modes for controlling the state of the universal electric accessory 34a of the second operating port 34. In the low-frequency support mode, the frequency of the utility accessory 34a not being opened or the frequency of the utility accessory 34a being in the open state is relatively low, and in the high-frequency support mode, the frequency of the utility accessory 34a being in the open state is relatively low. Relatively high. If the result is low, the support mode after the end of the open / close execution mode becomes the low frequency support mode, and if the result is high, the support mode after the end of the open / close execution mode becomes the high frequency support mode. ..

In the right area PA3, a first special entrance slot 251 and a second special entrance slot 252 are provided below the special electric winning device 32. These first special entrances 251 and second special entrances 252 are provided with openings that serve as entrances for game balls open vertically upward, and are members that directly open and close these entrances. Is not provided. Further, the game ball that has entered the first special entrance 251 is discharged from the game area PA by being led out to the back side of the game board 24, and the game ball that has entered the second special entrance 252. Is discharged from the game area PA by being led out to the back side of the game board 24. Further, the first special entry port 251 and the second special entry port 252 are arranged side by side in the horizontal direction so that the first special entry port 251 is on the left side and the second special entry port 252 is on the right side. ..

The first special entry port 251 is provided with a first special detection sensor 251a for detecting a game ball that has entered the first special entry port 251. The second special entry port 252 is said to be the same. A second special detection sensor 252a for detecting a game ball that has entered the second special entry port 252 is provided. The first special detection sensor 251a and the second special detection sensor 252a are electrically connected to the main CPU 63.

FIG. 76 is a flowchart showing a ball entry detection process executed by the main CPU 63. The ball entry inspection process is executed in step S209 of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 12).

When one game ball is detected by the first special detection sensor 251a (step S3901: YES), the value of the 10 prize ball counters provided in the main RAM 65 is added by 1 (step S3902). The 10-prize ball counter is a counter for the main CPU 63 to specify the number of times to execute the payout of 10 game balls. When the value of the counter for 10 prize balls is 1 or more, the 10 prize ball command is output to the payout control device 77 in the payout output process of step S217 in the timer interrupt process (FIG. 12), and the 10 prize balls are output to the payout control device 77. When the command is output once, the value of the 10 prize ball counter is subtracted by 1. When the payout control device 77 receives the 10 prize ball command, the payout control device 77 drives and controls the payout device 76 so that the 10 game balls are paid out.

When one game ball is detected by the second special detection sensor 252a (step S3903: YES), the value of the five prize ball counters provided in the main RAM 65 is added by one (step S3904). The five-prize ball counter is a counter for the main CPU 63 to specify the number of times the five game balls should be paid out. When the value of the counter for 5 prize balls is 1 or more, the 5 prize ball command is output to the payout control device 77 in the payout output process of step S217 in the timer interrupt process (FIG. 12), and the 5 prize balls are output to the payout control device 77. When the command is output once, the value of the five prize ball counters is subtracted by one. When the payout control device 77 receives the five prize ball commands, the payout control device 77 drives and controls the payout device 76 so that the five game balls are paid out.

In the ball entry detection process, other processes are also executed (step S3905). In other processes, the same processes as in steps S301 to S325 of the ball entry detection process (FIG. 14) in the first embodiment are executed.

Returning to the explanation of the game board 24 (FIG. 75), the first special ball entrance 251 is arranged on the downstream side of the special electric winning device 32 near the passage forming body 201 of the special electric winning device 32. Further, a first guide nail group 253 is provided between the opening / closing member 202 of the special electric winning device 32 and the first special ball entry port 251 by a plurality of nails 24b. The first guide nail group 253 allows the game ball existing to the left of the first guide nail group 253 to enter the first special entry port 251 from the first guide nail group 253. The game ball existing on the right side is not allowed to enter the first special entrance 251. As a result, when the opening / closing member 202 moves from the open position to the closed position in a situation where the game ball is present on the first range X1 near the passage forming body 201 on the guide plate portion 214 of the opening / closing member 202, the game is played. The ball can enter the first special entrance 251 and other game balls cannot enter the first special entrance 251.

The distance dimension along the guide plate portion 214 in the first range X1 is set to be larger than the diameter of the game ball, and specifically, it is twice the diameter of the game ball. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the distance dimension along the guide plate portion 214 on the first range X1 may be smaller than the diameter of the game ball, and may be larger than twice the diameter of the game ball. May be.

The second special ball entry port 252 is arranged on the downstream side of the special electric winning device 32 at a position on the right side of the first special ball entry port 251 but separated to the left side from the right end of the opening / closing member 202. Further, a second guide nail group 254 is provided between the opening / closing member 202 of the special electric winning device 32 and the second special ball entry port 252 by a plurality of nails 24b. The second guide nail group 254 allows the game ball existing to the left of the second guide nail group 254 to enter the second special entry port 252, and from the second guide nail group 254. However, the game ball existing on the right side cannot be entered into the second special entrance 252. As a result, when the opening / closing member 202 moves from the open position to the closed position in a situation where the game ball is present on the second range X2 near the center on the guide plate portion 214 of the opening / closing member 202, the game ball becomes the first. 2 It is possible to enter the special entrance 252, and other game balls cannot enter the second special entrance 252. In this case, even if the opening / closing member 202 moves from the open position to the closed position in a situation where the game ball is present at a position to the right of the second range X2 on the guide plate portion 214 of the opening / closing member 202, the game is played. The ball does not enter the second special entry port 252. Further, when the opening / closing member 202 is arranged at the closed position, the game ball passes through the opening 213 of the opening / closing member 202 at a position to the right of the second range X2, so that the game ball enters the second special entry. Do not enter the ball mouth 252.

The distance dimension along the guide plate portion 214 in the second range X2 is set to be larger than the diameter of the game ball, and specifically, it is 2.5 times the diameter of the game ball. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the distance dimension along the guide plate portion 214 on the second range X2 may be smaller than the diameter of the game ball, which is more than 2.5 times the diameter of the game ball. It may be a large configuration.

Next, a state in which the game ball enters the first special entry port 251 or the second special entry port 252 in the opening / closing execution mode will be described with reference to the time chart of FIG. 77. FIG. 77 (a) shows a period in which the opening / closing member 202 of the special electric winning device 32 is arranged in the open position, and FIG. 77 (b) shows a game ball in the first range X1 on the guide plate portion 214 of the opening / closing member 202. FIG. 77 (c) shows the period in which the game ball exists in the second range X2 on the guide plate portion 214 of the opening / closing member 202, and FIG. 77 (d) shows the period in which the game ball exists in the second range X2, and FIG. 77 (d) shows the first special entry. The timing at which the game ball enters the ball opening 251 is shown, and FIG. 77 (e) shows the timing at which the game ball enters the second special entry opening 252.

First, a case where a game ball enters the first special entry port 251 will be described. At the timing of t1, the opening / closing member 202 is arranged at the open position as shown in FIG. 77 (a). After that, as shown in FIG. 77 (c), a game ball exists in the second range X2 on the guide plate portion 214 from the timing of t2 to the timing of t3, and the game ball further flows down on the guide plate portion 214. As a result, the game ball exists in the first range X1 on the guide plate portion 214 as shown in FIG. 77 (b) from the timing of t3 to the timing of t4. Then, as shown in FIG. 77 (a), the opening / closing member 202 moves from the open position to the closed position at the timing of t4 in which the game ball exists in the first range X1 on the guide plate portion 214. As a result, the game ball enters the first special entrance slot 251 at the timing of t5 as shown in FIG. 77 (d). Then, when the game ball enters the first special ball entry port 251, 10 game balls are paid out.

Next, a case where a game ball enters the second special entry port 252 will be described. At the timing of t6, the opening / closing member 202 is arranged at the open position as shown in FIG. 77 (a). After that, as shown in FIG. 77 (c), the game ball exists in the second range X2 on the guide plate portion 214 from the timing of t7 to the timing of t8. Then, as shown in FIG. 77 (a), the opening / closing member 202 moves from the open position to the closed position at the timing of t8 in which the game ball exists in the second range X2 on the guide plate portion 214. As a result, the game ball enters the second special entry port 252 at the timing of t9 as shown in FIG. 77 (e). Then, when the game ball enters the second special entry port 252, the five game balls are paid out.

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

By shifting to the open / close execution mode, not only the game ball can be entered into the special electric winning device 32, but also the game ball can be entered into the special entry openings 251,252. Then, the payout of the game ball is executed not only when the game ball enters the special electric winning device 32 but also when the game ball enters the special entry openings 251,252. As a result, it is possible to increase the number of game balls paid out in the open / close execution mode, and it is possible to increase the advantage of the open / close execution mode.

The special entrances 251 and 252 are provided on the downstream side of the special electric winning device 32 at a position where the game ball can flow in at the timing when the special electric winning device 32 switches from one of the open state and the closed state to the other. ing. As a result, the game ball leaked as the entry target of the special electric winning device 32 enters the special entry openings 251,252, and the game ball enters the special entry openings 251,252, so that the game ball is paid out. It will be executed. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the disadvantageous feeling of the player due to the occurrence of the game ball leaked from the ball entry target of the special electric winning device 32.

When the opening / closing member 202 of the special electric winning device 32 moves from one of the open position and the closed position to the other, the game ball mounted on the guide plate portion 214 of the opening / closing member 202 can enter the special entry openings 251,252. Will be. As a result, in the open / close execution mode, the player not only determines whether or not the game ball enters the fourth discharge passage portion 45 of the special electric winning device 32, but also the game ball is mounted on the guide plate portion 214. Attention will be paid to whether or not the opening / closing member 202 moves from one of the open position and the closed position to the other in the open / closed position, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game in the open / close execution mode.

At the timing when the special electric winning device 32 switches from the open state to the closed state, an opportunity for a game ball to enter the special entry openings 251,252 will occur. As a result, it is possible to increase the attention of the player not only when the special electric winning device 32 is in the open state but also when the special electric winning device 32 is switched to the closed state.

The guide plate portion 214 of the opening / closing member 202 is formed so that the game ball mounted on the guide plate portion 214 flows down to the left along the guide plate portion 214. The special entry ports 251,252 are placed when the opening / closing member 202 moves from the open position to the closed position while the game ball is placed in a part of the range X1 and X2 of the guide plate portion 214. It is provided at a position where the game ball can enter by falling downward. In this case, in order for the game ball to enter the special entry openings 251,252, the game ball is not only mounted on the guide plate portion 214 but also mounted in the situation where the opening / closing member 202 is arranged in the open position. It is necessary to move the opening / closing member 202 from the open position to the closed position at the exquisite timing when the game ball is present in a part of the range X1 and X2. As a result, the player pays attention to the relationship between the position of the game ball mounted on the guide plate portion 214 and the switching timing of the state of the opening / closing member 202, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game in the opening / closing execution mode. Will be.

On the upstream side of the special electric winning device 32, a guide nail group 241 for guiding the game ball flowing into the right side region PA3 to the right end side of the opening / closing member 202 is provided. The ranges X1 and X2 that allow the game ball to enter the special entry ports 251,252 in the guide plate portion 214 are set so as to be biased toward the left end side of the opening / closing member 202. As a result, in order for the game ball to enter the special entry openings 251,252, the opening / closing member 202 moves from the open position to the closed position at an exquisite timing while the game ball is flowing down on the guide plate portion 214. I need to move. Therefore, the player pays attention to the movement of the game ball on the guide plate portion 214, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game in the open / close execution mode.

Further, in the special electric winning device 32, the inlet portion 45b of the fourth discharge passage portion 45 is to the left of the ranges X1 and X2 that allow the game ball to enter the special entry openings 251,252 in the guide plate portion 214. Exists in. As a result, the game ball that is placed on the guide plate portion 214 but does not reach the entrance portion 45b will enter the special entry openings 251,252. Therefore, the disadvantage of the player that the game ball placed on the guide plate portion 214 did not win the special electric winning device 32, and conversely, the winning of the special entrances 251 and 252 occurs. It is possible to turn it into a sense of profit.

A first special entry port 251 and a second special entry opening 252 are provided as special entry openings 251 and 252 that enable entry when the open / close execution mode is set, and the first special entry opening 251 The number of game balls to be paid out differs between the case where the game ball enters the ball and the case where the game ball enters the second special entry port 252. Then, when the first condition is satisfied in the open / close execution mode, the game ball enters the first special entry port 251 and when the second condition is satisfied in the open / close execution mode, the game is played in the second special entry port 252. The ball enters. As a result, the player not only expects the game ball to enter the special entrances 251,252 in the open / close execution mode, but also enters the first special entrance 251 which is the side where the number of payouts of the game balls is large. You will expect the game ball to enter. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game in the open / close execution mode.

The first special entry port 251 is capable of entering the game ball when the opening / closing member 202 moves from the open position to the closed position while the game ball is placed in the first range X1 of the guide plate portion 214. It is provided at the position. Further, the second special entry port 252 allows the game ball to enter when the opening / closing member 202 moves from the open position to the closed position while the game ball is placed in the second range X2 of the guide plate portion 214. It is provided at the position where. As a result, not only is it expected that the opening / closing member 202 moves from the open position to the closed position when the game ball is placed in either the first range X1 or the second range X2, but also in the first range X1. It is expected that the opening / closing member 202 moves from the open position to the closed position while the game ball is mounted, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

In the configuration in which the game ball flowing into the right side region PA3 is guided to the right end side of the opening / closing member 202 by providing the guide nail group 241, the second range X2 is set to the lateral center side of the opening / closing member 202. At the same time, the first range X1 is set at a position deviated toward the left end side of the opening / closing member 202. Further, the entrance portion 45b of the special electric winning device 32 exists on the left side of the opening / closing member 202. As a result, the game ball existing on the guide plate portion 214 at a position closer to the entrance portion 45b of the special electric winning device 32 is more likely to enter the first special entrance slot 251 having a larger number of payouts. In this case, it is possible to increase the profit for the player as the disadvantageous feeling that the game ball does not enter the entrance portion 45b of the special electric winning device 32 becomes stronger.

<Another form of the 14th embodiment>
-The configuration may be such that only one of the first special entry port 251 and the second special entry port 252 is provided. Further, in addition to the first special entry port 251 and the second special entry opening 252, a third special entry opening is provided, and the opening and closing is performed in a situation where the game ball is placed in the third range of the guide plate portion 214. When the member 202 moves from the open position to the closed position, the game ball may enter the third special entrance.

-No matter which of the first special entrance 251 and the second special entrance 252 the game ball enters, the configuration is not limited to the configuration in which only the payout of the game ball is executed, for example, the first special entry. When the game ball enters the ball opening 251 the first hold information or the second hold information which triggers the hit / fail determination process is acquired, and when the game ball enters the second special entry port 252, the game ball enters. The payout of the game ball may be executed. In this case, different benefits are granted depending on whether the game ball enters the first special entrance 251 or the second special entrance 252.

Further, for example, when a game ball enters the first special entrance 251, one of the first hold information and the second hold information is acquired, and the game ball enters the second special entry 252. In some cases, the other of the first reserved information and the second reserved information may be acquired. As a result, even if the game ball enters any of the special entry openings 251,252, the hold information that triggers the hit / fail determination process is acquired, but the type of the acquired hold information is the first special entry. There is a difference between the case where the game ball enters the mouth 251 and the case where the game ball enters the second special entry port 252.

Further, for example, regardless of whether the game ball enters either the first special entrance 251 or the second special entrance 252, the holding information on the normal drawing side is acquired, but the reserved holding information on the normal drawing side is obtained. The second operating port 34 may have a different probability of being in the open state with respect to the information.

The first range X1 is not limited to a configuration narrower than the second range X2, and the width of the first range X1 and the width of the second range X2 may be the same or substantially the same. The first range X1 may be wider than the second range X2.

-The game ball that has entered the special entry port 251,252 is not limited to the configuration that is led out to the back side of the game board 24, and the special entry port 251,252 is provided in a gate shape. Therefore, the game ball that has entered the special entry openings 251,252 may be configured to continue flowing down the game area PA thereafter. This makes it easier for the game ball to reach the lower region PA4.

<Fifteenth Embodiment>
In the present embodiment, the first special electric winning device 261 and the second special electric winning device 262 are provided in place of the special electric winning device 32. Hereinafter, the different configurations will be described. The description of the same configuration as that of the first embodiment is basically omitted.

FIG. 78 is a front view of the game board 24 in this embodiment.

In the right area PA3 of the game area PA, a first special electric winning device 261 and a second special electric winning device 262 are provided in place of the special electric winning device 32. The first special electric winning device 261 and the second special electric winning device 262 are arranged side by side in the vertical direction so that the first special electric winning device 261 is on the upper side and the second special electric winning device 262 is on the lower side. Further, in the first embodiment, the through gate 35 is provided as a ball entry portion that causes an opportunity to open the universal electric accessory 34a of the second operating port 34, but in the present embodiment, the universal electric accessory 34 is provided. A first through gate 263 and a second through gate 264 are provided as a ball entry portion that causes an opportunity to open the object 34a. The first through gate 263 is provided on the left side of the first special electric winning device 261, and the second through gate 264 is provided on the left side of the second special electric winning device 262.

The configuration of the first special electric winning device 261 and the configuration of the first through gate 263 will be described with reference to FIGS. 79 (a) and 79 (b). 79 (a) and 79 (b) are sectional views taken along the line AA of FIG. 78.

The game board 24 is formed with a first large winning opening 265 so as to penetrate the game board 24 in the front-rear direction. The position where the first large winning opening 265 is formed is a position closer to the variable display unit 36 in the right side region PA3, but a position to the right of the first through gate 263. The first special electric winning device 261 is provided so as to prevent or allow the entry of the game ball into the first large winning opening 265. The first special electric winning device 261 includes a first guide plate 271 provided so as to penetrate the game board 24 in the front-rear direction at a position below the first large winning opening 265. The first guide plate 271 is provided so as to be movable in the front-rear direction by being driven by a driving means (not shown), and has a blocking position that minimizes the amount of protrusion of the gaming board 24 from the board surface to the front side of the pachinko machine 10. , The position where the pachinko machine 10 is slid forward from the blocking position and the guiding position where the amount of protrusion from the board surface of the gaming board 24 to the front side of the pachinko machine 10 is maximum.

In the game board 24, the first ball receiving portion 272 is provided at a position above the right end portion of the first guide plate 271, and further, in the right region PA3, above the first special electric winning device 261 is the right side from the upper region PA1. A first guide nail group 267 for guiding all of the game balls that have flowed into the region PA3 to the first ball receiving portion 272 is provided (see FIG. 78). The first guide nail group 267 is formed by arranging a plurality of nails 24b so as to have a downward inclination to the right. All the game balls that have flowed into the right region PA3 by the first guide nail group 267 are guided to the first ball receiving portion 272. The distance between the front end of the first ball receiving portion 272 and the window panel 52 is set to be larger than the diameter of the game ball. Further, the upper surface of the first ball receiving portion 272 is inclined downward toward the front side of the pachinko machine 10. Therefore, the game ball that has reached the upper surface of the first ball receiving portion 272 will flow down toward the front side of the pachinko machine 10 due to its own weight.

When the first guide plate 271 is arranged at the blocking position, as shown in FIG. 79 (a), the distance dimension between the front end portion of the first guide plate 271 and the window panel 52 is larger than the diameter of the game ball. Is also a large size. At this blocking position, the front end of the first guide plate 271 is located behind the pachinko machine 10 with respect to the front end of the first ball receiving portion 272. Therefore, the game ball that has reached the upper surface of the first ball receiving portion 272 in the situation where the first guide plate 271 is arranged at the blocking position basically passes through the space between the first ball receiving portion 272 and the window panel 52. It will fall below the first ball receiving portion 272. Further, in the first guide plate 271 arranged at the blocking position by bouncing the game ball guided by the first guide nail group 267 on the first ball receiving portion 272, the pachinko machine 10 is on the front side of the board surface of the game board 24. It is also assumed that it will be placed on the upper surface of the area protruding from the surface. On the other hand, in the first guide plate 271 arranged at the blocking position, the upper surface of the region protruding toward the front side of the pachinko machine 10 from the board surface of the game board 24 is inclined downward toward the front side of the pachinko machine 10. Therefore, even if the game ball is placed on the upper surface of the first guide plate 271 arranged at the blocking position, the game ball does not win the first large winning opening 265 and the first through gate 263, and the game ball does not win the first guide plate. It will fall below the first guide plate 271 from between the front end of 271 and the window panel 52. With the above configuration, when the first guide plate 271 is arranged at the blocking position, the occurrence of winning the first large winning opening 265 is prevented and the occurrence of winning the first through gate 263 is prevented. Will be done.

When the first guide plate 271 is arranged at the guide position, as shown in FIG. 79 (b), the distance dimension between the front end portion of the first guide plate 271 and the window panel 52 is from the radius of the game ball. Is also a small size. At this guidance position, the front end of the first guide plate 271 is located in front of the pachinko machine 10 with respect to the front end of the first ball receiving portion 272. Therefore, the game ball that has reached the upper surface of the first ball receiving portion 272 in the situation where the first guide plate 271 is arranged at the guide position protrudes from the board surface of the game board 24 to the front side of the pachinko machine 10 in the first guide plate 271. It will be placed on the upper surface of the area.

When the first guide plate 271 is arranged at the guide position, the upper surface of the protruding region 273 that protrudes in front of the pachinko machine 10 from the board surface of the game board 24 has a boundary portion for changing the inclination direction of the upper surface. 274 is formed. With the boundary portion 274 as a boundary, the upper surface of the protruding region 273 is the left side of the first lead region 275 existing in front of the first ball receiving portion 272 and the first lead region 275, and is the first big prize. It is divided into a second lead region 276 leading to the mouth 265 and a third lead region 277 to the left of the first lead region 275 and in front of the second lead region 276 leading to the first through gate 263. There is. The upper surface of the first lead region 275 is inclined downward toward the left. Further, the left end of the first lead region 275 is in contact with both the right end of the second lead region 276 and the right end of the third lead region 277. As a result, the game ball guided from the first ball receiving portion 272 to the first lead region 275 flows down to the second guide region 276 or the third guide region 277 by its own weight. In this case, the range in contact with the right end of the second lead region 276 at the left end of the first lead region 275 is wider than the range in contact with the right end of the third lead region 277 at the left end of the first lead region 275. Therefore, the game ball guided by the first lead region 275 is more likely to flow into the second lead region 276 than the third guide region 277. However, the game ball guided by the first lead region 275 flows into the third guide region 277 at a predetermined frequency (specifically, one out of four).

The second guide region 276 is inclined downward to the left rear so that the game ball placed on the upper surface of the second guide region 276 is guided to the first large winning opening 265. As a result, the game ball placed on the upper surface of the second induction region 276 can easily win the first large winning opening 265. The game ball that has won the first prize-winning opening 265 is detected by a detection sensor (not shown) provided corresponding to the first prize-winning opening 265. This detection sensor is electrically connected to the main CPU 63, and the main CPU 63 specifies whether or not to win a prize in the first large winning opening 265 based on the detection result of the detection sensor. Then, in the open / close execution mode triggered by the round game or the small hit result in which the first big winning opening 265 is open, it is specified that one game ball has entered the first big winning opening 265. If so, the value of the winning counter of the main RAM 65 is subtracted by 1. When the value of the winning counter becomes "0", it is specified that the winning of the upper limit number of winnings has occurred as in the first embodiment, and the opening / closing execution mode triggered by the round game or the small hit result is set. To finish.

The third lead region 277 has a downward slope toward the left. Here, when the first guide plate 271 is arranged at the guide position, the first guide plate 271 exists from the right end portion of the right side region PA3 to the right end position of the first through gate 263 in the lateral position. Will be done. Further, as described above, the distance between the front end of the first guide plate 271 arranged at the guide position and the window panel 52 is smaller than the radius of the game ball. Therefore, unless the game ball placed on the upper surface of the third lead region 277 moves to the second guide region 276 on the way, it flows down toward the first through gate 263 by its own weight and reaches the first through gate 263. You will win a prize. The game ball that has won the first through gate 263 is detected by a detection sensor (not shown) provided corresponding to the first through gate 263. This detection sensor is electrically connected to the main CPU 63, and the main CPU 63 specifies whether or not a prize has been won in the first through gate 263 based on the detection result of the detection sensor. Then, when it is specified that one game ball has entered the first through gate 263, the normal number of holding information on the normal drawing side is not stored in the normal drawing holding area 65c. The numerical information of the random number counter C4 is stored in the normal figure holding area 65c as the holding information on the normal figure side.

With the above configuration, in the open / close execution mode triggered by the round game in which the first special electric winning device 261 is controlled or the small hit result in which the first special electric winning device 261 is controlled, the first induction plate 271 is When arranged at the guidance position, the game ball that has flowed into the right region PA3 is guided to either the first large winning opening 265 or the first through gate 263, and the first large winning opening 265 and the first through gate 263. Winning to either will definitely occur. When a prize is awarded to the first large winning opening 265, the remaining number of the maximum winning number is subtracted by 1 and the specified number of 15 game balls is paid out as in the first embodiment. To. When a prize is awarded to the first through gate 263, an opportunity to acquire the reserved information on the normal drawing side occurs. As a result, when the first special electric winning device 261 is controlled, the player can win both the first large winning opening 265 and the first through gate 263. It will be expected and it will be possible to improve the interest of the game.

Next, the configuration of the second special electric winning device 262 and the configuration of the second through gate 264 will be described with reference to FIG. 80 (a). 80 (a) is a sectional view taken along line BB of FIG. 78.

The game board 24 is formed with a second large winning opening 266 so as to penetrate the game board 24 in the front-rear direction. The position where the second special winning opening 266 is formed is a position below the first special electric winning device 261 and the first through gate 263 and vertically below the first special winning opening 265. Further, the position where the second large winning opening 266 is formed is a position closer to the variable display unit 36 in the right side region PA3, but a position to the right of the second through gate 264.

The second special electric winning device 262 is provided so as to prevent or allow the entry of the game ball into the second large winning opening 266. The second special electric winning device 262 includes a second guide plate 281 provided so as to penetrate the game board 24 in the front-rear direction at a position below the second large winning opening 266. The second guide plate 281 is provided so as to be movable in the front-rear direction by being driven by a driving means (not shown), and has a blocking position that minimizes the amount of protrusion of the gaming board 24 from the board surface to the front side of the pachinko machine 10. , The position where the pachinko machine 10 is slid forward from the blocking position and the guide position where the amount of protrusion from the board surface of the gaming board 24 to the front side of the pachinko machine 10 is maximum.

In the game board 24, a second ball receiving portion 282 is provided at a position above the right end portion of the second guide plate 281, and further, in the right region PA3, above the second special electric winning device 262, the first big prize is won. A second guide nail group 268 for guiding all the game balls flowing under the first special electric winning device 261 to the second ball receiving portion 282 without winning the mouth 265 and the first through gate 263 is provided. (See FIG. 78). The second guide nail group 268 is formed by arranging a plurality of nails 24b so as to have a downward inclination to the right. The game balls that have flowed down below the first special electric winning device 261 in the right region PA3 are all guided to the second ball receiving portion 282 by the second guide nail group 268. The distance between the front end of the second ball receiving portion 282 and the window panel 52 is set to be larger than the diameter of the game ball. Further, the upper surface of the second ball receiving portion 282 is inclined downward toward the front side of the pachinko machine 10. Therefore, the game ball that has reached the upper surface of the second ball receiving portion 282 will flow down toward the front side of the pachinko machine 10 due to its own weight.

When the second guide plate 281 is arranged at the blocking position, the distance dimension between the front end portion of the second guide plate 281 and the window panel 52 is larger than the diameter of the game ball, as in the case of the first guide plate 271. It will be a large size. At this blocking position, the front end of the second guide plate 281 is located behind the pachinko machine 10 with respect to the front end of the second ball receiving portion 282. Therefore, the game ball that has reached the upper surface of the second ball receiving portion 282 in the situation where the second guide plate 281 is arranged at the blocking position basically passes through the space between the second ball receiving portion 282 and the window panel 52. It will fall below the second ball receiving portion 282. Further, in the second guide plate 281 arranged at the blocking position by bouncing the game ball guided by the second guide nail group 268 on the second ball receiving portion 282, the pachinko machine 10 is on the front side of the board surface of the game board 24. It is also assumed that it will be placed on the upper surface of the area protruding from the surface. On the other hand, in the second guide plate 281 arranged at the blocking position, the upper surface of the region protruding toward the front side of the pachinko machine 10 from the board surface of the game board 24 is inclined downward toward the front side of the pachinko machine 10. .. Therefore, even if the game ball is placed on the upper surface of the second guide plate 281 arranged at the blocking position, the game ball does not win the second large winning opening 266 and the second through gate 264, and the second guide plate does not win. It will fall below the second guide plate 281 from between the front end of the 281 and the window panel 52. With the above configuration, when the second guide plate 281 is arranged at the blocking position, the occurrence of winning the second large winning opening 266 is prevented and the occurrence of winning the second through gate 264 is prevented. Will be done.

When the second guide plate 281 is arranged at the guide position, as shown in FIG. 80 (a), the distance dimension between the front end portion of the second guide plate 281 and the window panel 52 is larger than the radius of the game ball. Is also a small size. At this guidance position, the front end of the second guide plate 281 is located in front of the pachinko machine 10 with respect to the front end of the second ball receiving portion 282. Therefore, the game ball that has reached the upper surface of the second ball receiving portion 282 in the situation where the second guide plate 281 is arranged at the guide position protrudes from the board surface of the game board 24 to the front side of the pachinko machine 10 in the second guide plate 281. It will be placed on the upper surface of the area.

When the second guide plate 281 is arranged at the guide position, the upper surface of the protruding region 283 that protrudes in front of the pachinko machine 10 from the board surface of the game board 24 has a boundary portion for changing the inclination direction of the upper surface. 284 is formed. With the boundary portion 284 as a boundary, the upper surface of the protruding region 283 is the left side of the first lead region 285 and the first lead region 285 existing in front of the second ball receiving portion 282, and is the second big prize. It is divided into a second lead region 286 leading to the mouth 266 and a third lead region 287 to the left of the first lead region 285 and in front of the second lead region 286 and leading to the second through gate 264. There is. The upper surface of the first lead region 285 is inclined downward toward the left. Further, the left end of the first lead region 285 is in contact with both the right end of the second lead region 286 and the right end of the third lead region 287. As a result, the game ball guided from the second ball receiving portion 282 to the first lead region 285 flows down to the second guide region 286 or the third guide region 287 by its own weight. In this case, the range in contact with the right end of the second lead region 286 at the left end of the first lead region 285 is wider than the range in contact with the right end of the third lead region 287 at the left end of the first lead region 285. Therefore, the game ball guided by the first lead region 285 is more likely to flow into the second lead region 286 than the third guide region 287. However, the game ball guided by the first lead region 285 flows into the third guide region 287 at a predetermined frequency (for example, one out of seven).

The second guide region 286 is inclined downward to the left rear so that the game ball placed on the upper surface of the second guide region 286 is guided to the second big winning opening 266. As a result, the game ball placed on the upper surface of the second induction region 286 can easily win the second large winning opening 266. The game ball that has won the second prize opening 266 is detected by a detection sensor (not shown) provided corresponding to the second prize opening 266. This detection sensor is electrically connected to the main CPU 63, and the main CPU 63 specifies whether or not to win a prize in the second large winning opening 266 based on the detection result of the detection sensor. Then, in the open / close execution mode triggered by the round game or the small hit result in which the second big winning opening 266 is open, it is specified that one game ball has entered the second big winning opening 266. If so, the value of the winning counter of the main RAM 65 is subtracted by 1. When the value of the winning counter becomes "0", it is specified that the winning of the upper limit number of winnings has occurred as in the first embodiment, and the opening / closing execution mode triggered by the round game or the small hit result is set. To finish.

The third lead region 287 has a downward slope toward the left. Here, when the second guide plate 281 is arranged at the guide position, the second guide plate 281 exists from the right end portion of the right side region PA3 to the right end position of the second through gate 264 in the lateral position. Will be done. Further, as described above, the distance between the front end of the second guide plate 281 arranged at the guide position and the window panel 52 is smaller than the radius of the game ball. Therefore, unless the game ball placed on the upper surface of the third lead region 287 moves to the second guide region 286 on the way, it flows down toward the second through gate 264 by its own weight and reaches the second through gate 264. You will win a prize. The game ball that has won the second through gate 264 is detected by a detection sensor (not shown) provided corresponding to the second through gate 264. This detection sensor is electrically connected to the main CPU 63, and the main CPU 63 specifies whether or not a prize has been won in the second through gate 264 based on the detection result of the detection sensor. Then, when it is specified that one game ball has entered the second through gate 264, the normal number of holding information on the normal drawing side is not stored in the normal drawing holding area 65c. The numerical information of the random number counter C4 is stored in the normal figure holding area 65c as the holding information on the normal figure side.

With the above configuration, in the open / close execution mode triggered by the round game in which the second special electric winning device 262 is controlled or the small hit result in which the second special electric winning device 262 is controlled, the second induction plate 281 is When arranged at the guidance position, the game ball that has flowed into the right region PA3 is guided to either the second large winning opening 266 or the second through gate 264, and the second large winning opening 266 and the second through gate 264. Winning to either will definitely occur. When a prize is awarded to the second large winning opening 266, the remaining number of the maximum winning number is subtracted by 1 and the specified number of 15 game balls is paid out as in the first embodiment. To. When a prize is won in the second through gate 264, an opportunity to acquire the reserved information on the normal drawing side occurs. As a result, when the second special electric winning device 262 is controlled, the player can win both the second large winning opening 266 and the second through gate 264. It will be expected and it will be possible to improve the interest of the game.

Here, the first special electric winning device 261 and the second special electric winning device 262 are compared with reference to FIGS. 80 (a) and 80 (b). 80 (a) is a sectional view taken along line BB of FIG. 78 as described above, and shows a second special electric winning device 262 when the second guide plate 281 is arranged at the guide position, and FIG. 80 (b) shows. FIG. 78A is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA, showing a first special electric winning device 261 when the first guide plate 271 is arranged at the guide position.

As shown in FIGS. 80 (a) and 80 (b), the dimensions of the left end of the first lead region 275 in the first guide plate 271 and the dimensions of the left end of the first lead region 275 in the second guide plate 281 are the same. Or they are almost the same. In this case, the ratio of the range in which the right end of the third lead region 277 is in contact with the entire left end of the first lead region 275 in the first guide plate 271 is the ratio of the first lead region 285 in the second guide plate 281. It is larger than the ratio of the range in which the right end of the third lead region 287 is in contact with the entire left end. Then, in relation to the configuration, when the first special electric winning device 261 is in the open state (that is, when the first guide plate 271 is arranged at the guide position), the game placed on the upper surface of the first guide plate 271. The probability that the ball will be guided to the first through gate 263 is that when the second special electric winning device 262 is in the open state (that is, when the second guide plate 281 is arranged at the guide position), the second guide plate 281 It is higher than the probability that the game ball placed on the upper surface is guided to the second through gate 264. On the contrary, when the first special electric winning device 261 is in the open state (that is, when the first guiding plate 271 is arranged at the guiding position), the game ball placed on the upper surface of the first guiding plate 271 wins the first prize. The probability of being guided to the mouth 265 is a game placed on the upper surface of the second induction plate 281 when the second special electric winning device 262 is in the open state (that is, when the second induction plate 281 is arranged at the induction position). It is lower than the probability that the ball will be guided to the second prize opening 266. As a result, depending on the type of the special electric winning device to be controlled among the first special electric winning device 261 and the second special electric winning device 262, the ease of winning a prize in the large winning openings 265 and 266 and the through gate 263 , 264 can be different in the likelihood of winning a prize.

As described above, the first guide nail group 267 is provided above the first special electric winning device 261, and the first guide nail group 267 is located in front of the first ball receiving portion 272 from the right end of the variable display unit 36. It extends all over (see FIG. 78). On the other hand, the first through gate 263 is provided in the right side region PA3 at a position below the first guide nail group 267 and on the left side of the first special electric winning device 261. Therefore, the game ball that has flowed into the right side region PA3 does not win the first through gate 263 without passing through the region provided with the first special electric winning device 261.

On the other hand, the second guide nail group 268 provided between the first special electric winning device 261 and the second special electric winning device 262 transfers the game ball flowing below the first special electric winning device 261 to the second ball receiving portion 282. Although it is provided to guide, the second guide nail group 268 does not enter the first through gate 263 side from the left end of the first special electric winning device 261 (see FIG. 78). A second through gate 264 is provided at a position vertically below the first through gate 263, and the first through gate 263 is configured such that the game ball passes through a gate hole penetrating in the vertical direction. Therefore, the game ball that has won the first through gate 263 can also win the second through gate 264, and not only that, the game ball that has won the first through gate 263 can easily win the second through gate 264. When one game ball wins the first through gate 263 and the second through gate 264, it is a condition that the upper limit number of hold information on the normal figure side is not acquired in the normal figure hold area 65c. Two pieces of hold information on the drawing side are acquired. Therefore, from this point as well, it is easier to acquire the hold information on the normal drawing side when the first special electric winning device 261 is controlled than when the second special electric winning device 262 is controlled.

Next, the contents of the pass / fail table in the present embodiment will be described with reference to the explanatory diagram of FIG. FIG. 81 (a) shows a low probability accuracy table for the first special figure, FIG. 81 (b) shows a high probability accuracy table for the first special figure, and FIG. 81 (c) shows a second special figure. A low accuracy table is shown, and FIG. 81 (d) shows a high accuracy table for the second special drawing.

Similar to the first embodiment, the hit / fail table for the first special figure includes a low accuracy table for the first special figure and the first special figure as shown in FIGS. 81 (a) and 81 (b). A high accuracy table is provided for this purpose. Only the jackpot result and the missed result are set as the game results in the low probability hit / fail table for the first special figure and the high probability hit / fail table for the first special figure, and the high probability hit / fail table for the first special figure is set. It is set that the probability that the jackpot result is selected is higher in the case than in the low probability / failure table for the first special figure.

Similar to the first embodiment, the hit / fail table for the second special figure includes a low accuracy table for the second special figure and a second special figure as shown in FIGS. 81 (c) and 81 (d). A high accuracy table is provided for this purpose. A jackpot result, a first small hit result, and a second small hit result are set as game results in the low accuracy table for the second special figure and the high accuracy table for the second special figure. .. The probability that the jackpot result will be selected is set higher in the high probability / failure table for the second special figure than in the low probability / failure table for the second special figure. On the other hand, the probability that either the first small hit result or the second small hit result is selected is set higher in the low probability accuracy table for the second special figure than in the high probability accuracy table for the second special figure. ing.

Next, the execution mode of the open / close execution mode will be described. 82 (a) and 82 (b) are explanatory views for explaining the execution mode of the opening / closing execution mode.

In this embodiment as well, as in the first embodiment, as a big hit result, as shown in FIG. 82 (a), 2R low accuracy result, 2R high accuracy result, 4R low accuracy result, 4R high accuracy result, 6R. There are low-accuracy results, 6R high-accuracy results, 10R low-accuracy results, 10R high-accuracy results, 16R low-accuracy results, and 16R high-accuracy results. The number of round games in the open / close execution mode, the maximum number of winning round games, the open continuation period of each round game, and the interval period in each of these big hit results are the same as those in the first embodiment. On the other hand, the types of the special electric winning devices 261,262 to be controlled in the open / close execution mode differ depending on the type of the jackpot result. Specifically, in the open / close execution mode triggered by any of the 2R high accuracy result, the 4R high accuracy result, the 6R high accuracy result, the 10R high accuracy result, and the 16R high accuracy result, the first special electric winning device is used in each round game. While 261 is the control target, in the open / close execution mode triggered by any of the 2R low accuracy result, the 4R low accuracy result, the 6R low accuracy result, the 10R low accuracy result, and the 16R low accuracy result, each round game is performed. The second special electric winning device 262 is the control target. As a result, it is easier to acquire the hold information on the normal drawing side in the open / close execution mode when the high accuracy result is obtained than when the low accuracy result is obtained. On the other hand, it is more difficult for a high-accuracy result to win a prize in the large winning openings 265 and 266 in the open / close execution mode than when a low-accuracy result is obtained.

Here, the open duration of each round game is set to 29 seconds, and the maximum number of winnings for each round game is set to 10. In this case, since the firing cycle of the game balls is 0.6 seconds, about 48 game balls can be supplied to the position of the first special electric winning device 261 by the time the opening continuation period of each round game elapses. On the other hand, as already explained, three of the four game balls guided to the first lead region 275 of the first guide plate 271 in the first special electric winning device 261 are the first big winning opening 265. One game ball wins the first through gate 263. Then, 36 out of 48 pieces, which is 3/4, are calculated to be guided to the first large winning opening 265, and this number is larger than the winning upper limit number. Therefore, even if the first special electric winning device 261 is controlled, the maximum number of winning balls in each round game can be won in the first large winning opening 265. By the way, during the period in which the guide plates 271,281 of the special electric winning device 261,262 are held at the guide positions in each round game, the game balls that have reached the ball receiving portions 272, 282 are guided to the corresponding through gates 263, 264. In this case, the period is set longer than the shortest period required for the game ball to start falling from the left end of the guide plate 271,281 toward the corresponding through gates 263 and 264 after reaching the ball receiving portions 272 and 282. Has been done.

As described above, in the present embodiment, as a small hit result, a first small hit result and a second small hit result are set as shown in FIG. 82 (b). In the case of these small hit results, the maximum number of winnings in the open / close execution mode, the open continuation period, the number of open times, and the interval period are all the same. On the other hand, the types of the special electric winning devices 261,262 to be controlled in the open / close execution mode differ depending on the type of the small hit result. Specifically, in the open / close execution mode triggered by the first small hit result, the first special electric winning device 261 is controlled, whereas in the open / close execution mode triggered by the second small hit result, the second special electric power is controlled. The winning device 262 is the control target. As a result, it is easier to acquire the hold information on the normal drawing side in the open / close execution mode in the case where the first small hit result is obtained than in the case where the second small hit result is obtained. On the other hand, it is less likely that a prize will be awarded to the large winning openings 265 and 266 in the open / close execution mode in the case where the first small hit result is obtained as in the case where the second small hit result is obtained. By the way, during the period when the guide plates 271,281 of the special electric winning device 261,262 are held at the guide position in each opening time of the open / close execution mode triggered by the small hit result, the game ball reaches the ball receiving portion 272,282. When is guided to the corresponding through gates 263 and 264, the game ball reaches the ball receiving portions 272 and 282 and then falls from the left end of the guide plates 271,281 toward the corresponding through gates 263 and 264. It is set to a longer period than the shortest period required.

FIG. 83 is a flowchart showing an open setting process for special electric power executed by the main CPU 63. The open setting process is executed in step S1608 of the special electric start process (FIG. 42) and step S1810 of the special electric closed process (FIG. 44).

First, it is determined whether or not the control target this time is the first special electric winning device 261 (step S4001). If the opening / closing execution mode this time is triggered by either the high probability result or the first small hit result, the first special electric winning device 261 is the control target, and the opening / closing execution mode this time is either the low probability result or the low probability result. When the second small hit result is a trigger, the second special electric winning device 262 is the control target.

If an affirmative determination is made in step S4001, the opening setting process of the first special electric winning device 261 is executed (step S4002). Specifically, a drive signal is transmitted to the driving means of the first special electric winning device 261 so that the first induction plate 271 of the first special electric winning device 261 is arranged at the induction position. On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S4001, the opening setting process of the second special electric winning device 262 is executed (step S4003). Specifically, a drive signal is transmitted to the driving means of the second special electric winning device 262 so that the second induction plate 281 of the second special electric winning device 262 is arranged at the induction position. As a result, the special electric winning devices 261,262 corresponding to the big hit result or the small hit result that triggered the open / close execution mode are opened.

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

Since it is possible to enter the game ball into the through gates 263 and 264 when the special electric winning devices 261,262 are in the open state, the game is played when the special electric winning devices 261,262 are in the open state. The person expects both the special electric winning device 261 and 262 to win and the through gate 263 and 264 to win. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game in the situation where the special electric winning devices 261,262 are open.

The through gates 263 and 264 are game balls mounted on the guide plates 271,272 arranged at the guide position, and flow down on the guide plates 271,272 to a side different from the big winning opening 265,266 side. It is provided at a position where the ball can enter. As a result, it is possible to increase the degree of attention of the player to the game ball mounted on the guide plates 271,272, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

The game ball that has flowed into the right region PA3 is guided to the right end side of the guide plates 271,272 by the guide nail groups 267 and 268. In this case, the large winning openings 265 and 266 and the through gates 263 and 264 are provided on the left side of the guide plates 271,272. This makes it possible to draw the player's attention to the appearance of the game ball flowing down on the guide plates 271,272.

The area of the guide plates 271,272 that allows the game ball to enter the through gates 263 and 264 is to the left of the large winning openings 265 and 266, that is, ahead of the game ball on the guide plates 271,272 in the flow direction. Exists on the side. As a result, the player feels disadvantageous that the game ball placed on the guide plate 271,272 does not win the big winning openings 265 and 266, and conversely, the through gates 263 and 264 win the prize. It is possible to change to a sense of profit.

The special electric winning device 261,262 is provided with the first special electric winning device 261 and the second special electric winning device 262, and the through gates 263 and 264 are provided with the first through gate 263 and the second through gate 264. There is. Then, by being guided by the first induction plate 271 of the first special electric winning device 261, it becomes possible to win a prize in the first through gate 263, and by being guided by the second guiding plate 272 of the second special electric winning device 262. It is possible to win a prize in the second through gate 264. In this case, by different types of the special electric winning devices 261,262 to be executed in the opening / closing execution mode, the ratio of the game balls to each of the special electric winning devices 261,262 and the through gates 263 and 264 is achieved. Can be different.

The probability that the game ball on the first guide plate 271 will enter the first through gate 263 and the probability that the game ball on the second guide plate 272 will enter the second through gate 264 are different. .. This makes it possible to increase the player's attention to the special electric winning devices 261,262 which are the targets of the opening / closing control.

For example, the types of special electric winning devices 261,262 that are the targets of opening / closing control in the opening / closing execution mode are different between the 2R low accuracy result and the 2R high accuracy result. This makes it possible to increase the player's attention to the type of game result that triggers the execution of the open / close execution mode.

The second through gate 264 exists on the downstream side in the flow direction of the game ball with respect to the first through gate 263. As a result, when the first special electric winning device 261 becomes the execution target of the open / close control, not only the game ball can enter the first through gate 263 but also the game ball enters the second through gate 264. You will get it. Therefore, the player who expects to acquire the hold information on the normal drawing side expects that the first special electric winning device 261 is the execution target of the opening / closing control.

Regardless of whether the game ball enters the first through gate 263 or the game ball enters the second through gate 264, the same privilege of acquiring the hold information on the normal drawing side is given. As a result, it is possible to suppress the disadvantageous feeling felt by the player regardless of which of the first special electric winning device 261 and the second special electric winning device 262 is executed for the opening / closing control.

<Another form of the fifteenth embodiment>
The type of the special electric winning device 261,262 to be executed for the opening / closing control may be changed in the middle of one opening / closing execution mode. As a result, it is possible to change the ratio of the expected ball entry between the large winning openings 265 and 266 and the through gates 263 and 264 in the middle of the opening / closing execution mode.

The game ball that has entered the first through gate 263 is not limited to the configuration that can enter the second through gate 264, and the game ball that has entered the first through gate 263 is the second through gate 264. The game ball that has entered the second through gate 264 may not be able to enter the first through gate 263.

-Although the structure is not provided with a member that directly opens and closes the large winning openings 265 and 266, a member that directly opens and closes the large winning openings 265 and 266 may be provided. For example, when the first guide plate 271 is arranged at the blocking position, it faces the first prize opening 265 at a position close to the first prize opening 265 so as to close the first prize opening 265 from the front, and the first guide plate When the 271 is arranged at the guide position, the portion on the first guide plate 271 that does not obstruct the flow of the game ball toward the first prize opening 265 or the first through gate 263 is the first guide. The configuration may be provided on the plate 271. In this case, it is possible to prevent the game ball from entering the first large winning opening 265 in the situation where the first guide plate 271 is arranged at the blocking position.

<16th Embodiment>
In the first embodiment, the through gate 35 is provided below the special electric winning device 32, and the opening / closing member 202 moves from the open position to the closed position while the game ball is placed on the guide plate portion 214. However, in the present embodiment, the through gate 35 is not provided below the special electric winning device 32, but two special electric winning devices 32 are arranged vertically. It is set up. Hereinafter, the different configurations will be described. The description of the same configuration as that of the first embodiment is basically omitted.

FIG. 84 is a front view of the game board 24 in this embodiment.

In the present embodiment, the through gate 35 is provided in the left side region PA2 of the game area PA, and when the left side area PA2 is compared in the same launch operation mode in which the game ball flows down, the through gate 35 is connected to the through gate 35. The frequency of entering the game ball is constant regardless of the game state. Further, when the firing operation is performed so that the game ball flows down the left side region PA2, the game ball can reach the position where the second operating port 34 is provided. Therefore, when the game ball is launched so as to flow down the left side region PA2, the through gate 35 can be won, and the second operating port 34 is opened when the through gate 35 is won. In the case of the state, it is possible to win a prize in the second operating port 34.

Incidentally, in the present embodiment, a low frequency support mode and a high frequency support mode are set as support modes for controlling the state of the universal electric accessory 34a of the second operating port 34. In the low-frequency support mode, the frequency of the utility accessory 34a not being opened or the frequency of the utility accessory 34a being in the open state is relatively low, and in the high-frequency support mode, the frequency of the utility accessory 34a being in the open state is relatively low. Relatively high. If the result is low, the support mode after the end of the open / close execution mode becomes the low frequency support mode, and if the result is high, the support mode after the end of the open / close execution mode becomes the high frequency support mode. ..

In the right area PA3, two special electric winning devices 32 are arranged one above the other. These special electric winning devices 32 include a passage forming body 201, an opening / closing member 202, and a guide member 203, as in the first embodiment. When the opening / closing member 202 is arranged at the closed position, the game ball cannot enter the fourth discharge passage portion 45 and passes through the opening 213 (see FIG. 30) formed in the opening / closing member 202. The game ball will flow down below the special electric winning device 32. When the opening / closing member 202 is arranged in the open position, the game ball can be placed on the guide plate portion 214 of the opening / closing member 202, and the game ball resting on the guide plate portion 214 is the fourth discharge passage. It becomes possible to enter the ball 45. In the following description, the upper special electric winning device 32 is referred to as a first special electric winning device 291 and the lower special electric winning device 32 is referred to as a second special electric winning device 292.

The first special electric winning device 291 extends from the right end of the variable display unit 36 to the right end of the game area PA above the second special electric winning device 292. In the right region PA3, a guide nail group 241 is provided on the upstream side of the first special electric winning device 291 as in the first embodiment. As a result, the game ball flowing down the right side region PA3 is guided by the guide nail group 241 to the receiving portion 231 of the guide member 203 in the first special electric winning device 291. Then, the game ball guided to the receiving portion 231 reaches the right end portion of the opening / closing member 202. In this case, when the opening / closing member 202 of the first special electric winning device 291 is arranged in the open position and the first special electric winning device 291 is in the open state, the game ball flowing into the right side region PA3 is the first. When the flow below the special electric winning device 291 is basically prevented, the opening / closing member 202 of the first special electric winning device 291 is arranged in the closed position, and the first special electric winning device 291 is in the closed state. Allows the game ball that has flowed into the right region PA3 to flow down below the first special electric winning device 291.

The second special electric winning device 292 extends from the right end of the variable display unit 36 to the right end of the game area PA. In the right area PA3, a lower guide nail group 293 is provided between the first special electric winning device 291 and the second special electric winning device 292. The lower guide nail group 293 is the first from the passage forming body 201 side of the first special electric winning device 291 so as to guide the game ball flowing under the first special electric winning device 291 to the right end side of the second special electric winning device 292. 2 It is formed by arranging a plurality of nails 24b downward to the right over the right end side of the special electric winning device 292. As a result, the game ball that has flowed into the lower part of the first special electric winning device 291 is guided to the receiving portion 231 of the guide member 203 in the second special electric winning device 292 by the lower guide nail group 293. Then, the game ball guided to the receiving portion 231 reaches the right end portion of the opening / closing member 202. In this case, when the opening / closing member 202 of the second special electric winning device 292 is arranged in the open position and the second special electric winning device 292 is in the open state, the game ball flowing into the right side region PA3 is the second. When the flow down to the lower part of the special electric winning device 292 is basically prevented, the opening / closing member 202 of the second special electric winning device 292 is arranged in the closed position, and the second special electric winning device 292 is in the closed state. Allows the game ball that has flowed into the right region PA3 to flow down below the second special electric winning device 292.

FIG. 85A is a flowchart showing an open setting process for special electric power executed by the main CPU 63. The opening setting process for the special electric power is executed in step S1608 of the special electric power start process (FIG. 42) and step S1810 of the special electric power closing process (FIG. 44).

In the opening setting process for the special electric power, first, the opening setting process of the first special electric power winning device 291 is executed (step S4101). In the open setting process, data is set so that the first special electric winning device 291 is in the open state. Further, the opening setting process of the second special electric winning device 292 is subsequently executed (step S4102). In the open setting process, data is set so that the second special electric winning device 292 is in the open state. As a result, the first special electric winning device 291 and the second special electric winning device 292 are opened at the same time or substantially at the same time. That is, in the present embodiment, in the open / close execution mode triggered by the big hit result, at the start of each round game, in the open / close execution mode triggered by the small hit result, the opening times of the special electric winning devices 291,292 are performed. At the start, both the first special electric winning device 291 and the second special electric winning device 292 are opened.

FIG. 85B is a flowchart showing a closing setting process for special electric power executed by the main CPU 63. The closing setting process for the special electric power is executed in step S1704 of the special electric power opening processing (FIG. 43).

In the closing setting process for the special electric power, first, the closing setting process of the first special electric winning device 291 is executed (step S4201). In the closing setting process, data is set so that the first special electric winning device 291 is closed. Further, the closing setting process of the second special electric winning device 292 is subsequently executed (step S4202). In the closing setting process, data is set so that the second special electric winning device 292 is closed. As a result, the first special electric winning device 291 and the second special electric winning device 292 are closed at the same time or substantially at the same time. That is, in the present embodiment, in the open / close execution mode triggered by the big hit result, at the end of each round game, in the open / close execution mode triggered by the small hit result, each opening time of the special electric winning device 291,292. At the end, both the first special electric winning device 291 and the second special electric winning device 292 are closed.

Incidentally, although the description by illustration is omitted, in step S1706 when the game ball has won a prize in either the first special electric winning device 291 or the second special electric winning device 292 in the special electric opening processing (FIG. 43). Make an affirmative decision. In this case, if the first special electric winning device 291 and the second special electric winning device 292 are winning at the same time, the value of the winning counter is subtracted by 2 in step S1707, and a winning is generated in one of them. If so, the value of the winning counter is subtracted by 1 in step S1707. Further, in the process of closing the special electric power (FIG. 44), when the result is a small hit and the game ball has won a prize in either the first special electric power winning device 291 or the second special electric winning device 292, step S1801 is performed. Make an affirmative judgment. In this case, if the first special electric winning device 291 and the second special electric winning device 292 are winning at the same time, the value of the winning counter is subtracted by 2 in step S1802, and a winning is generated in one of them. If so, the value of the winning counter is subtracted by 1 in step S1802.

Next, a state in which the first special electric winning device 291 and the second special electric winning device 292 are opened and closed will be described with reference to the time chart of FIG. FIG. 86 (a) shows the execution period of the round game, FIG. 86 (b) shows the period in which the first special electric winning device 291 is in the open state, and FIG. 86 (c) shows the period in which the second special electric winning device 292 is open. FIG. 86 (d) shows the period in which the open state is open, and FIG. The shortest period expected as the required period is shown.

As shown in FIG. 86 (a), the round game is executed at each of the timing of t1 to the timing of t2, the timing of t3 to the timing of t5, and the timing of t6 to the timing of t8. In this case, as shown in FIGS. 86 (b) and 86 (c), both the first special electric winning device 291 and the second special electric winning device 292 are simultaneously used at the timing of t1, the timing of t3, and the timing of t6, respectively. The open state is set, and both the first special electric winning device 291 and the second special electric winning device 292 are simultaneously closed at the timing of t2, the timing of t5, and the timing of t8.

In this configuration, it is assumed that the game ball is mounted on the guide plate portion 214 of the opening / closing member 202 of the first special electric winning device 291 at the timing of t2 and the timing of t5 when the first special electric winning device 291 is closed. Will be done. This game ball will fall downward without winning the first special electric winning device 291. In this case, the shortest time assumed as the period required for the game ball mounted on the guide plate portion 214 of the first special electric prize device 291 to reach the guide plate portion 214 of the second special electric prize device 292 is each special electric power. The distance between the first special electric winning device 291 and the second special electric winning device 292 is set so that the period is longer than the interval period between one opening time of the winning devices 291,292 and the next opening time. Has been done. Further, as already described, a lower guide nail group 293 is provided between the first special electric winning device 291 and the second special electric winning device 292, and the game ball flowing into the lower part of the first special electric winning device 291 is provided. By descending the inclination on the lower guide nail group 293 by its own weight, the position of the second special electric winning device 292 is reached. As a result, the period required for the game ball mounted on the guide plate portion 214 of the first special electric winning device 291 to reach the guide plate portion 214 of the second special electric winning device 292 is longer than that when the game ball falls vertically. It has been a long time.

With the above configuration, the game balls that have fallen from the guide plate portion 214 of the first special electric winning device 291 toward the second special electric winning device 292 at the timing of t2 are shown in FIGS. 86 (c) and 86 (d). As shown, the second special electric winning device 292 arrives at the timing of t4, which is a timing after the timing of t3 when the second special electric winning device 292 is opened again. Further, as shown in FIGS. 86 (c) and 86 (d), the game balls that have fallen from the guide plate portion 214 of the first special electric winning device 291 toward the second special electric winning device 292 at the timing of t5 are the first. The second special electric winning device 292 will be reached at the timing of t7, which is a timing after the timing of t6 when the special electric winning device 292 is opened again.

When the first special electric winning device 291 is closed in each round game, the number of game balls mounted on the guide plate portion 214 of the first special electric winning device 291 is about two, which is less than the maximum number of winning balls. .. Therefore, the second special electric winning device 292 will not be closed before the game ball dropped from the first special electric winning device 291 wins the second special electric winning device 292.

According to the above configuration, in the configuration in which the first special electric winning device 291 and the second special electric winning device 292 are arranged side by side in the vertical direction in the right side region PA3, the first special electric winning device 291 is performed at each opening time in the open / close execution mode. A period is generated in which both the second special electric winning device 292 and the second special electric winning device 292 are in the open state. As a result, the game ball that fails to enter the first special electric winning device 291 in the open state can enter the second special electric winning device 292 in the open state. Therefore, in the open / close execution mode, it is difficult for the ball to leak to the special electric winning device 291,292.

A game ball that could not enter the first special electric winning device 291 even though it reached the position of the first special electric winning device 291 at the timing when each opening round ends, in the next opening round. The first special electric winning device 291 and the second special electric winning device 292 are provided so that the ball can enter the second special electric winning device 292. As a result, the game ball that has leaked into the first special electric winning device 291 at a predetermined opening time can enter the second special electric winning device 292 at the next opening time, and the special electric winning device 291 in the open / close execution mode. Leakage of the ball into 292 is less likely to occur.

The game ball reaches from the position of the first special electric winning device 291 to the position of the second special electric winning device 292 during the period from the end of the predetermined opening turn to the start of the next opening turn in one open / close execution mode. It is set to a shorter period than the period required to do so. As a result, the game ball that has leaked into the first special electric winning device 291 at a predetermined opening time can enter the second special electric winning device 292 at the next opening time. Further, it is possible to realize a configuration for making it difficult for such ball entry leakage to occur by adjusting the positional relationship between the first special electric winning device 291 and the second special electric winning device 292.

In the above configuration, when the opening / closing member 202 of the first special electric winning device 291 is arranged at the open position, the inflow of the game ball to the downstream side of the opening / closing member 202 is blocked, and the second special electric winning is won. When the opening / closing member 202 of the device 292 is arranged at the open position, the inflow of the game ball to the downstream side of the opening / closing member 202 is prevented. Then, when each opening round is started, the first special electric winning device 291 and the second special electric winning device 292 are opened at the same time, and when each opening round is completed, the first special electric winning device 291 and the second special electric winning device 291 are opened. The winning device 292 is closed at the same time. As a result, it is possible to reduce the number of game balls that are discharged to the out port 24a without winning the special electric winning device 291,292 in the opening / closing execution mode.

The first special electric winning device 291 and the second special electric winning device 292 are opened at the same time and closed at the same time. This makes it possible to achieve the above-mentioned excellent effects while suppressing an increase in the processing load for controlling the opening and closing of these special electric winning devices 291,292.

<Another form of the 16th embodiment>
-The first special electric winning device 291 and the second special electric winning device 292 are not limited to the configuration in which they are opened at the same time at the start of each opening turn, and the timing of opening is slightly different, but they are distinguished by their appearance. The configuration may be substantially the same to the extent that it is difficult, or the configuration may be such that the timings of the open states are different to the extent that they can be visually distinguished. In this configuration, in order to allow the game ball that has leaked into the first special electric winning device 291 to enter the second special electric winning device 292, the timing at which the second special electric winning device 292 is opened is the first special electric winning. It is preferable that the device 291 is in the open state before the timing.

-The first special electric winning device 291 and the second special electric winning device 292 are not limited to the configuration in which they are closed at the same time at the end of each opening round, and the timing of closing is slightly different, but they are distinguished by their appearance. The configuration may be substantially the same to the extent that it is difficult, or the configuration may be such that the timings of the closed states are different to the extent that they can be visually distinguished.

When the first special electric winning device 291 is in the open state, the game ball flowing down the right side region PA3 may be reliably prevented from flowing down to the downstream side of the first special electric winning device 291. For example, the opening / closing member 202 has a plate shape having no opening 213 like the guide plates 271,281 in the fifteenth embodiment, and when the opening / closing member 202 is arranged in the closed position, the opening / closing member 202 is a game board. When the player is sunk behind the board surface of the 24 and is arranged in the open position, the opening / closing member 202 may be present between the board surface of the game board 24 and the window panel 52. As a result, except for the game ball mounted on the opening / closing member 202 at the timing when the first special electric winning device 291 switches from the open state to the closed state, when the first special electric winning device 291 is in the open state, the right side. The game ball flowing down the area PA3 will surely win the first special electric winning device 291.

Further, in addition to or instead of the configuration, when the second special electric winning device 292 is in the open state, it is certain that the game ball flowing down the right region PA3 will flow down to the downstream side of the second special electric winning device 292. It may be configured to be blocked by. For example, the opening / closing member 202 has a plate shape having no opening 213 like the guide plates 271,281 in the fifteenth embodiment, and when the opening / closing member 202 is arranged in the closed position, the opening / closing member 202 is a game board. When the player is sunk behind the board surface of the 24 and is arranged in the open position, the opening / closing member 202 may be present between the board surface of the game board 24 and the window panel 52. As a result, except for the game ball mounted on the opening / closing member 202 at the timing when the second special electric winning device 292 switches from the open state to the closed state, when the second special electric winning device 292 is in the open state, the right side. The game ball flowing down the area PA3 will surely win the second special electric winning device 292.

The configuration is not limited to the configuration in which the lower guide nail group 293 is provided between the first special electric winning device 291 and the second special electric winning device 292, and the lower guide nail group 293 is not provided. It may be configured. Even in this case, the game ball reaches the distance between the first special electric winning device 291 and the second special electric winning device 292 from the position of the first special electric winning device 291 to the position of the second special electric winning device 292. By setting the shortest time required to reach a longer period than the interval period of each opening of the special electric winning device 291,292, the game ball leaked into the first special electric winning device 291 is second. It is possible to enter the ball into the special electric winning device 292.

<17th embodiment>
In the present embodiment, the configuration for making all the game balls flowing down the right region PA3 in the open / close execution mode win the special electric winning device is different from the above-mentioned 16th embodiment. Hereinafter, the different configurations will be described. The description of the same configuration as that of the 16th embodiment is basically omitted. Moreover, there is no small hit result in this embodiment.

FIG. 87 is a vertical sectional view of the game board 24 for explaining the configuration of the special electric winning devices 301 and 302 in the present embodiment.

In the right area PA3 of the game board 24, the first special electric winning device 301 and the second special electric winning device 302 are arranged one above the other. Each special electric winning device 301, 302 is provided with large winning openings 301a, 302a into which a game ball can enter, and also includes opening / closing doors 301b, 302b for opening and closing the large winning openings 301a, 302a. The opening / closing doors 301b and 302b can be switched between the open position and the closed position by being driven by the drive units 301c and 302c for special electric power. When the opening / closing doors 301b and 302b are arranged in the closed position, the game ball cannot enter the large winning openings 301a and 302a, and the opening / closing doors 301b and 302b are arranged in the open position to win a large prize. It is possible to enter a game ball into the mouths 301a and 302a. The game balls that have entered the large winning openings 301a and 302a are detected by the detection sensors 301d and 302d. Even in this embodiment, as in the 16th embodiment, both the first special electric winning device 301 and the second special electric winning device 302 are opened at the same time at the start of the round game, and the first special electric power is opened at the end of the round game. Both the winning device 301 and the second special electric winning device 302 are closed at the same time.

Although not shown in the present embodiment, when the first special electric winning device 301 is in the open state, the game ball flowing into the right area PA3 is surely won the first special electric winning device 301. In the right side area PA3, an area on the upstream side of the first special electric winning device 301 is set. Further, the game ball that has flowed down below the first special electric winning device 301 is in the right area so as to surely win the second special electric winning device 302 if the second special electric winning device 302 is in the open state at that time. In PA3, an area between the first special electric winning device 301 and the second special electric winning device 302 is set.

In the right area PA3, a flow prevention member 303 is provided between the first special electric winning device 301 and the second special electric winning device 302. By being driven by the blocking drive unit 304, the flow blocking member 303 can move between a retracted position that does not protrude forward from the board surface of the game board 24 and a blocking position that protrudes forward from the board surface of the game board 24. ing. When the flow blocking member 303 is arranged in the evacuation position, the game ball that has flowed down below the first special electric winning device 301 moves to the side of the second special electric winning device 302 without being disturbed by the flowing blocking member 303. And flow down. On the other hand, when the flow blocking member 303 is arranged at the blocking position, all the game balls that have flowed down below the first special electric winning device 301 are placed on the upper surface of the flowing blocking member 303, and the second special electric winning device 302 It is prevented from flowing down to the side.

FIG. 88 is a flowchart showing a flow prevention control process executed by the main CPU 63. The flow prevention control process is repeatedly executed in the open / close execution mode.

When the current round game is a round game different from the final round game (step S4301: YES), and the blocking start period (specifically, 2 seconds) has elapsed from the start timing of the current round game. (Step S4302: YES), the drive control process for starting blocking is executed (step S4303). As a result, the flow blocking member 303 is arranged from the retracted position to the blocking position. Since the blocking start period is set to be shorter than the product of the firing cycle of the game ball (specifically, 0.6 seconds) and the maximum number of winnings for each round game (specifically, 10). , The round game will not end before the blocking start period has elapsed.

When a negative determination is made in step S4301, a negative determination is made in step S4302, or the process of step S4303 is executed, the blocking end period (specifically, 1 second) has elapsed from the start timing of the round game. It is determined whether or not it is (step S4304). If an affirmative determination is made in step S4304, the drive control process for stopping blocking is executed (step S4305). As a result, the flow blocking member 303 is arranged from the blocking position to the retracted position. The blocking end period is set to be shorter than the blocking start period.

Next, the relationship between the open / closed state of the special electric winning devices 301 and 302 and the operating position of the flow blocking member 303 will be described. FIG. 89 is a time chart for explaining the relationship. FIG. 89 (a) shows the execution period of the round game, FIG. 89 (b) shows the period in which the first special electric winning device 301 is in the open state, and FIG. 89 (c) shows the period in which the second special electric winning device 302 is open. The period in which the flow blocking member 303 is in the open state is shown, and FIG. 89 (d) shows the period in which the flow blocking member 303 is arranged at the blocking position. Further, FIGS. 90 (a) to 90 (c) are explanatory views for explaining the relationship between the open / closed state of the special electric winning devices 301 and 302 and the operating position of the flow blocking member 303. The case of the open / close execution mode in which the round game occurs three times will be described.

As shown in FIG. 89 (a), the first round game is executed at the timing of t1. At the timing of t1, as shown in FIGS. 89 (b) and 89 (c), the first special electric winning device 301 and the second special electric winning device 302 are simultaneously opened. In this case, as shown in FIG. 90 (c), both the first special electric winning device 301 and the second special electric winning device 302 are in the open state, and the flow prevention member 303 is in the retracted position.

As shown in FIG. 89 (d), the flow blocking member 303 is arranged from the retracted position to the blocking position at the timing of t2, which is the timing when the blocking start period has elapsed from the timing of t1 when the first round game is started. In this case, as shown in FIG. 90A, both the first special electric winning device 301 and the second special electric winning device 302 are in the open state, and the flow blocking member 303 is in a state of being arranged at the blocking position.

Then, at the timing of t3, the first round game ends as shown in FIG. 89 (a). At the timing of t3, as shown in FIGS. 89 (b) and 89 (c), the first special electric winning device 301 and the second special electric winning device 302 are simultaneously closed. However, even in this situation, the state in which the flow blocking member 303 is arranged at the blocking position is maintained. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 90 (b), both the first special electric winning device 301 and the second special electric winning device 302 are in the closed state, and the flow blocking member 303 is arranged in the blocking position. As a result, the game ball that has passed in front of the first special electric winning device 301 at the timing when the first special electric winning device 301 is closed and the game ball that has passed in front of the first special electric winning device 301 in the interval period flow down. Further flow is blocked while resting on the upper surface of the blocking member 303.

After that, the next round game is started at the timing of t4 as shown in FIG. 89 (a), and the first special electric winning prize is given at the timing of t4 as shown in FIGS. 89 (b) and 89 (c). The device 301 and the second special electric winning device 302 are opened at the same time. In this case, as shown in FIG. 90A, both the first special electric winning device 301 and the second special electric winning device 302 are in the open state, and the flow blocking member 303 is in a state of being arranged at the blocking position.

After that, when the blocking end period elapses after the round game is started at the timing of t5, the flow blocking member 303 is arranged from the blocking position to the evacuation position as shown in FIG. 89 (d). In this case, as shown in FIG. 90 (c), both the first special electric winning device 301 and the second special electric winning device 302 are in the open state, and the flow prevention member 303 is in the retracted position. As a result, the game ball placed on the upper surface of the flow prevention member 303 starts to flow downward, and all the game balls win the second special electric winning device 302.

After that, the same operation as the timing of t2 to the timing of t5 is repeated from the timing of t6 to the timing of t9. Then, at the timing of t10, the final round game ends as shown in FIG. 89 (a). In this case, as shown in FIGS. 89 (b) and 89 (c), the first special electric winning device 301 and the second special electric winning device 302 are closed at the same time. Further, as shown in FIG. 89 (d), the flow prevention member 303 is arranged at the retracted position.

According to the present embodiment described in detail above, even if a ball leaks into the first special electric winning device 301 occurs, the leaked game ball is blocked from flowing into the downstream side by the flow blocking member 303. Then, when the second special electric winning device 302 is in the open state, the blocking by the flow blocking member 303 is released, so that the game ball whose inflow to the downstream side is blocked by the flow blocking member 303 is released. The ball will enter the second special electric winning device 302. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of ball entry leakage to the special electric winning devices 301 and 302 in the open / close execution mode.

<18th embodiment>
In the present embodiment, the position where the combination of the special electric winning device 32 and the through gate 35 is provided is different from that of the first embodiment. In addition to the through gate 35, a ball entry portion that triggers the acquisition of the reserved information on the normal drawing side is provided. Hereinafter, a configuration different from that of the first embodiment will be described. The description of the same configuration as that of the first embodiment is basically omitted.

FIG. 91 is a front view of the game board 24 in this embodiment.

In the first embodiment, the combination of the special electric winning device 32 and the through gate 35 is provided in the right side area PA3 of the game area PA, but in the present embodiment, the special electric winning device 32 is provided in the left side area PA2 of the game area PA. A combination with the through gate 35 is provided. The configuration of the special electric winning device 32 is the same as that of the first embodiment, except that the positional relationship between the left and right sides is reversed. That is, the special electric winning device 32 extends from the left end of the left side region PA2 to the left end of the center frame 36a at a position in the middle of the left side region PA2 in the vertical direction, and is a passage forming body in which the fourth discharge passage portion 45 is formed. The 201 is provided in the left frame portion 36d of the center frame 36a, and the receiving portion 231 of the guide member 203 exists at the left end of the left side region PA2. The upper surface of the guide plate portion 214 of the opening / closing member 202 is inclined downward toward the right. The game ball flowing down the left side area PA2 will reach the area provided with the special electric winning device 32, except for the game ball entering the entrance portion 36e of the warp passage.

A guide nail group 241 is provided by arranging a plurality of nails 24b above the special electric winning device 32 in the left side region PA2. The guide nail group 241 flows into the left side region PA2 and guides the game ball that has not entered the entrance portion 36e of the warp passage to the receiving portion 231. As a result, the game ball that flows down the left side region PA2 and reaches the special electric winning device 32 is first guided to the receiving portion 231 and then reaches the left end of the opening / closing member 202. When the opening / closing member 202 is arranged at the open position, the fourth discharge passage portion 45 can be won by descending the upper surface of the guide plate portion 214 of the opening / closing member 202 toward the right. On the other hand, when the opening / closing member 202 is arranged at the closed position, it flows down below the opening / closing member 202 through the opening 213 (see FIG. 30) of the opening / closing member 202. Further, even when the opening / closing member 202 moves from the open position to the closed position while the game ball is placed on the guide plate portion 214, the game ball flows down from the position on which the game ball is placed below the opening / closing member 202.

A through gate 35 is provided in the left side region PA2 at a position below the special electric winning device 32 and closer to the center frame 36a. Further, between the special electric winning device 32 and the through gate 35, a regulation nail group 242 for guiding the game ball existing in a predetermined range on the right side on the guide plate portion 214 to the through gate 35 is provided. .. As a result, when the opening / closing member 202 moves from the open position to the closed position in a situation where the game ball exists in a predetermined range to the right on the guide plate portion 214, the game ball wins the through gate 35. Will be. Then, as in the first embodiment, when a prize is won in the through gate 35, the holding information on the normal drawing side is not reserved and stored in the normal drawing holding area 65c. The pending information on the side is acquired.

In the present embodiment, a sudden gate 311 is provided in addition to the through gate 35 as a ball entry portion that triggers the acquisition of the reserved information on the normal drawing side. The sudden gate 311 is provided above the guide nail group 241 in the left side region PA2. When a prize is awarded to the sudden gate 311, the upper limit number of reserved information on the normal map side is not reserved and stored in the normal map holding area 65c, as in the case where the through gate 35 is won. The hold information on the normal map side is acquired on condition of. The sudden gate 311 has a through gate that penetrates in the vertical direction like the through gate 35, and the winning game ball continues to flow down the game area PA as it is, but it is limited to this. The game ball that has won the prize in the sudden gate 311 may be discharged to the back side of the game board 24.

Here, a limiting nail 312 is provided on the upstream side of the sudden gate 311 to make it difficult for the sudden gate 311 to win a prize. Since the limiting nail 312 is provided, the probability that the game ball flowing down the left side area PA2 will win the sudden gate 311 is the probability that the game ball supplied to the lower area PA4 will win the first operating port 33. It has a lower probability than. Further, the probability that the game ball flowing down the left side area PA2 will win the sudden gate 311 is lower than the probability that the game ball flowing down below the special electric winning device 32 in the left side area PA2 will win the general winning opening 31. It has become. Further, the probability that the game ball flowing down the left side region PA2 will win the sudden gate 311 is lower than the probability that the game ball will win the special electric winning device 32 when the special electric winning device 32 is in the open state. In addition, the probability is lower than the probability that the game ball will win the through gate 35 in the open / close execution mode. Further, the probability that the game ball flowing down the left side region PA2 will win the sudden gate 311 is higher than the probability that the game ball will win the second operating port 34 when the second operating port 34 is in the open state. It has a low probability. For example, when 1000 game balls flow into the left side region PA2, there is a probability that one game ball can win a prize in the sudden gate 311.

By the way, in the present embodiment, when the hold information on the normal map side is acquired, the hold information on the normal map side is used as a trigger to surely generate the open state of the normal power. That is, when a prize is won for the through gate 35 or the sudden gate 311 and the reserved information on the normal drawing side is acquired, the second operating port 34 is surely opened after that. As a result, it is possible to increase the advantage over the acquisition of the reserved information on the general map side.

Even if the left area PA2 is provided with the special electric winning device 32, the through gate 35, and the sudden gate 311 as described above, it is a condition that the game ball flowing down the left area PA2 does not win the special electric winning device 32. As it flows into the lower region PA4. Then, the game ball that has flowed into the lower region PA4 can reach a position where the first operating port 33 can win a prize, and if the second operating port 34 is in the open state, the second operating port 34 wins a prize. You can reach possible positions. In addition, it is possible to reach a position where a prize can be won in the general winning opening 31. As a result, by continuing the firing operation of the game ball so as to flow down the left side region PA2, the general winning opening 31, the special electric winning device 32, the first operating port 33, the second operating port 34, the through gate 35, and the sudden use It is possible to aim for a prize for all of the gates 311.

On the other hand, although the nail 24b is provided in the right side region PA3, the ball entry portion is not provided. Further, the game ball flowing down the right side region PA3 flows into the lower region PA4, and the inflowing game ball can reach a position where the first operating port 33 can win a prize, and the second operating port 34 is in an open state. If it is, it is possible to reach a position where a prize can be won in the second operating port 34. In this case, in relation to the fact that the ball entry portion is not provided in the right side region PA3 as described above, the launch operation is performed so as to flow down the right side region PA3 rather than the case where the launch operation is performed so as to flow down the left side region PA2. Is more likely to win a prize in the second operating port 34 which is in the open state. As a result, for example, when a prize is won for the sudden gate 311 and the second operating port 34 is suddenly opened, the game ball is launched so as to flow down the right region PA3. 2 It is possible to easily generate a prize in the operating port 34.

FIG. 92 is a flowchart showing the acquisition process of the reserved information on the normal drawing side executed by the main CPU 63. The process of acquiring the reserved information on the Fuzu side is executed in step S1101 in the Fuzu Fuden control process (FIG. 37).

When a prize has been awarded to the through gate 35 (step S4401: YES), and the number of reserved information on the normal drawing side stored in the normal drawing holding area 65c is less than the upper limit storage number (step S4402: YES). ), The value of the normal figure hold counter provided in the main RAM 65 is added by 1 in order for the main CPU 63 to grasp the number of unprocessed normal figure hold information stored in the normal figure hold area 65c. (Step S4403). Incidentally, the display content of the normal figure hold display unit 38b in the normal figure unit 38 is adjusted according to the value of the normal figure hold counter. As a result, the display content of the normal map reservation display unit 38b corresponds to the number of reserved information on the normal map side stored in the normal map reservation area 65c. After that, the value of the normal electric random number counter C4 is stored in the first storage area of the normal figure hold area 65c, that is, the storage area corresponding to the number of hold storages added by 1 in step S4403 (step S4404).

After that, the normal figure hold command is transmitted to the voice emission control device 81 (step S4405). When the voice emission control device 81 receives the normal figure hold command, the voice emission control device 81 transmits the corresponding command to the display control device 82. The symbol display device 41 displays an image for notifying the number of hold information on the normal figure side stored in the normal figure hold area 65c, and the display control device 82 issues a command corresponding to the normal figure hold command. By receiving, the content of the image display is updated to the content corresponding to the increase in the number of reserved information on the normal drawing side by one. It should be noted that when the variable display of the pattern on the normal map display unit 38a triggered by the reserved information on the normal map side is started, the content of the image display corresponds to the decrease in the number of reserved information on the normal map side by one. It will be updated to the contents you have done.

The display contents of the symbol display device 41 will be described with reference to the explanatory diagram of FIG. 93 (a). On the display surface of the symbol display device 41, a first hold display area 313 for notifying the number of first hold information stored in the first special figure hold area 85 and a second special figure are on the lower edge thereof. A second hold display area 314 for notifying the number of second hold information stored in the hold area 86 is set. In the first reserved display area 313, the same number of unit display areas as the number of the first reserved information that can be stored in the first special figure reserved area 85 are arranged side by side in the horizontal direction, and the number of the first reserved information increases. The reserved image 315 is displayed in order from the unit display area on the left side, and the reserved image 315 is deleted in order from the unit display area on the right side as the number of the first reserved information decreases. Further, in the second hold display area 314, the same number of unit display areas as the number of the second hold information that can be stored in the second special figure hold area 86 are arranged side by side in the horizontal direction, and the number of the second hold information is increased. As the number increases, the reserved images 315 are displayed in order from the unit display area on the left side, and as the number of the second reserved information decreases, the reserved images 315 are deleted in order from the unit display area on the right side. By setting the first hold display area 313, the number of the first hold information can be clearly grasped through the display contents of the symbol display device 41, and the second hold display area 314 is set. Therefore, the number of the second reserved information can be clearly grasped through the display contents of the symbol display device 41.

On the display surface of the symbol display device 41, a normal figure hold display area 316 for notifying the number of hold information on the normal figure side stored in the normal figure hold area 65c is set in the upper left corner portion thereof. There is. In the normal figure hold display area 316, the same number of unit display areas as the number of hold information on the normal figure side that can be stored in the normal figure hold area 65c are arranged side by side in the horizontal direction, and the number of hold information on the normal figure side is large. As the number increases, the reserved images 315 are displayed in order from the unit display area on the left side, and as the number of reserved information on the normal drawing side decreases, the reserved images 315 are deleted in order from the unit display area on the right side. By setting the normal figure hold display area 316, it is possible to clearly grasp the number of hold information on the normal figure side through the display contents of the symbol display device 41.

The display control device 82 increases the number of reserved images 315 to be displayed in the normal figure hold display area 316 by one when a command corresponding to the normal figure hold command is received. Further, the display control device 82 transmits from the voice emission control device 81 based on the command transmitted from the main CPU 63 to the voice emission control device 81 indicating that the variable display of the pattern on the normal figure display unit 38a has started. When the command to be executed is received, the number of the reserved images 315 displayed in the reserved display area 316 of the normal figure is reduced by one.

Returning to the explanation of the pending information acquisition process (FIG. 92) on the normal drawing side, when a negative determination is made in step S4401, a negative determination is made in step S4402, or the process of step S4405 is executed, On condition that a prize has been awarded to the sudden gate 311 (step S4406: YES), and the number of reserved information on the normal map side stored in the normal map reservation area 65c is less than the upper limit storage number (step S4406: YES). Step S4407: YES), the value of the normal figure hold counter of the main RAM 65 is added by 1 (step S4408). As described above, the display content of the normal figure hold display unit 38b in the normal figure unit 38 is adjusted according to the value of the normal figure hold counter. After that, the value of the normal electric random number counter C4 is stored in the first storage area of the normal figure hold area 65c, that is, the storage area corresponding to the hold storage number added by 1 in step S4408 (step S4409).

After that, when the current state is the open / close execution mode (step S4410: YES), or when the value of the normal figure hold counter of the main RAM 65 is 2 or more, that is, in the normal figure hold area 65c, although it is not in the open / close execution mode. When two or more hold information on the side is stored (step S4410 and step S4411: NO), the normal figure hold command is transmitted to the voice emission control device 81 (step S4412). In this case, the processing contents of the voice emission control device 81 and the display control device 82 are the same as in the case where the normal figure hold command is transmitted in step S4405.

On the other hand, when the current state is not the open / close execution mode (step S4410: NO) and the value of the normal figure hold counter of the main RAM 65 is "1", that is, the hold information on the normal figure side is 1 in the normal figure hold area 65c. When only the number is stored (step S4411: YES), the sudden hold command is transmitted to the voice emission control device 81 (step S4413). When the voice emission control device 81 receives the sudden hold command, the voice emission control device 81 transmits the corresponding command to the display control device 82. When the display control device 82 receives the command, the display control device 82 updates the display content of the normal figure hold display area 316 in the same manner as when the command corresponding to the normal figure hold command is received. Further, when the display control device 82 receives the command corresponding to the sudden command, as shown in the explanatory diagram of FIG. 93 (b), the display surface of the symbol display device 41 wins a prize in the second operating port 34 as a special notification. A special notification image 317 is displayed, which prompts the user to perform a firing operation aimed at. By displaying the special notification image 317, the player performs a firing operation aiming at winning a prize in the second operating port 34, and it becomes possible to give an opportunity to acquire the second reserved information.

When it is time to display the special notification image 317 in the situation where the display control device 82 is executing the effect for the game round on the symbol display device 41, the display control device 82 is placed in the upper right corner portion of the display surface of the symbol display device 41. The reduced display area 318 is set, and the reduced display area 318 continues with the effect for game rounds reduced and displayed. As a result, even when the sudden hold command is transmitted from the main CPU 63 in the situation where the effect for the game round is being executed, the special notification image 317 can be displayed in a predetermined size, and the special notification image 317 can be displayed. It is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize the broadcast image 317.

Next, the state in which the reserved information on the normal map side is acquired will be described with reference to the time chart of FIG. FIG. 94 (a) shows the execution period of the open / close execution mode, FIG. 94 (b) shows the period during which the special electric winning device 32 is in the open state, and FIG. 94 (c) shows the occurrence of winning the through gate 35. FIG. 94 (d) shows the timing at which a prize is generated at the sudden gate 311, and FIG. 94 (e) shows the timing at which the hold information on the normal drawing side is acquired.

As shown in FIG. 94 (d), a prize is generated for the sudden gate 311 at the timing of t1 in which the open / close execution mode is not executed. As a result, the reserved information on the normal drawing side is acquired at the timing of t1 as shown in FIG. 94 (e). The second operating port 34 is opened in the wake of the acquired holding information on the normal drawing side, and the second holding information acquired based on the winning of the second operating port 34 in the open state is the game round. As shown in FIG. 94 (a), the opening / closing execution mode triggered by the second small hit result is executed from the timing of t2 to the timing of t9. .. Here, in the present embodiment, when the second small hit result is obtained, the number of times the special electric winning device 32 is opened is set to two.

In the open / close execution mode, as shown in FIG. 94 (b), the special electric winning device 32 is opened from the timing of t3 to the timing of t4 and from the timing of t6 to the timing of t7. In this case, the opening / closing member 202 moves from the open position to the closed position with the game ball resting on the guide plate portion 214 at each of the timing of t4 and the timing of t7. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 94 (c), winning the through gate 35 occurs at each of the timing of t5 and the timing of t8, and as shown in FIG. 94 (e) at each of the timing of t5 and the timing of t8. The pending information on the Fuzu side is acquired. As a result, an opportunity occurs when the second operating port 34 is opened again, a prize is generated for the second operating port 34 which is in the open state, and the second hold information is acquired. As shown in (a), the opening / closing execution mode triggered by the second small hit result is generated again from the timing of t10 to the timing of t16.

In the open / close execution mode, as shown in FIG. 94 (b), the special electric winning device 32 is opened from the timing of t11 to the timing of t12 and from the timing of t13 to the timing of t14. Further, at the timing of t14, the opening / closing member 202 moves from the open position to the closed position while the game ball is placed on the guide plate portion 214. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 94 (c), the through gate 35 is awarded at the timing of t15, and the reserved information on the normal drawing side is acquired as shown in FIG. 94 (e) at the timing of t15. As a result, an opportunity occurs when the second operating port 34 is opened again, a prize is generated for the second operating port 34 which is in the open state, and the second hold information is acquired, so that the opening / closing execution mode is executed. Occurs.

According to the present embodiment described in detail above, the following effects can be obtained in addition to the effects of the first embodiment.

Even in a situation other than the opening / closing execution mode, when the game ball enters the sudden gate 311, the holding information on the normal drawing side is acquired and the second operating port 34 may be in the open state. Then, based on the fact that the game ball enters the second operating port 34 that has been opened, the mode shifts to the open / close execution mode. As a result, it is possible to create a situation in which the opening / closing execution mode is generated based on the entry of the game ball into the second operating port 34 not only in the opening / closing execution mode but also in the opening / closing execution mode.

A limiting nail 312 is provided on the upstream side of the sudden gate 311 so that the probability of the game ball entering the sudden gate 311 is lower than the probability of the game ball entering the through gate 35 in the open / close execution mode. ing. As a result, it is possible to keep the probability that the opening / closing execution mode is generated based on the entry of the game ball into the sudden gate 311 in a situation other than the opening / closing execution mode. Therefore, it is possible to enhance the player's satisfaction with the shift to the open / close execution mode based on the entry of the game ball into the sudden gate 311 in the situation other than the open / close execution mode.

Further, the limiting nail 312 is provided so that the probability of the game ball entering the sudden gate 311 is lower than the probability of the game ball entering the first operating port 33. From this point as well, it is possible to enhance the player's satisfaction with the shift to the open / close execution mode based on the entry of the game ball into the sudden gate 311 in a situation other than the open / close execution mode.

When the second operating port 34 is opened due to the entry of the game ball into the sudden gate 311 and the acquisition of the hold information on the normal drawing side, the special notification image 317 corresponding to the opening is displayed as a symbol display device. It is displayed at 41. As a result, even though the game ball has entered the sudden gate 311 and the second operating port 34 has been opened, the game ball has entered the second operating port 34 without noticing it. It is possible to make it difficult for the event of losing the ball opportunity to occur.

In the open / close execution mode, it is possible for the game ball to enter the through gate 35, so it is highly possible that the player is aware that the second operating port 34 is in the open state, but in the open / close execution mode. In the absence of the situation, the player may not be aware that the second operating port 34 is in the open state because the game ball does not enter the through gate 35. In this case, the special notification image 317 is displayed when the game ball enters the sudden gate 311 and the hold information on the normal drawing side is acquired in the situation where the opening / closing execution mode is not performed. It is possible to direct the player's consciousness to the opening state of the operating port 34. Further, the special notification image 317 is displayed by preventing the special notification image 317 from being displayed in the open / close execution mode in which the player is likely to be aware that the second operating port 34 is in the open state. Can be prevented from becoming annoying to the player.

The special notification image 317 is displayed when the holding information on the normal drawing side is acquired based on the entry of the game ball into the sudden gate 311 in the situation where the holding information on the normal drawing side is not acquired. This makes it possible to display the special notification image 317 in a situation where the player's awareness that the second operating port 34 is in the open state is low.

A special electric winning device 32, a through gate 35, and a sudden gate 311 are provided in a region where a game ball flowing down the left side area PA2 or a game ball flowing down can enter. As a result, it is possible to aim for winning the special electric winning device 32, the through gate 35, and the sudden gate 311 by the same mode of launch operation.

The game ball flowing down the right side area PA3 is easier to reach the position of the second operating port 34 than the game ball flowing down the left side area PA2. As a result, when the second operating port 34 is in the open state in a situation where the opening / closing execution mode is not performed, the game ball is launched so as to flow down the right region PA3, so that the game can be played to the second operating port 34. It is possible to make it easier for a ball to enter.

<Another form of the eighteenth embodiment>
-The combination of the special electric winning device 32 and the through gate 35 and the sudden gate 311 may be set in a positional relationship in which one of the winning gates cannot be aimed at the other. For example, the combination of the special electric winning device 32 and the through gate 35 may be provided in the left side region PA2 and the sudden gate 311 may be provided in the right side region PA3, and the combination of the special electric winning device 32 and the through gate 35 may be provided. May be provided in the right side region PA3 and the sudden gate 311 may be provided in the left side region PA2.

-When the public power open lottery process is executed for the reserved information on the normal power side in the same manner as in the first embodiment and the normal power open state is won, the normal power open state is set and the second operating port 34 is opened. It may be configured to be in a state. In this case, even if the game ball enters the sudden gate 311, a situation may occur in which the second operating port 34 is not in the open state. In this configuration, the holding information on the normal drawing side acquired based on the entry of the game ball into the through gate 35 and the holding information on the normal drawing side acquired based on the entry of the game ball into the sudden gate 311. In addition to treating the above separately, the former holding information on the Fuzu side and the latter holding information on the Fuzu side may have different probabilities of winning the Fuden open state in the Fuden open lottery process.

For example, the hold information on the Fuzu side acquired based on the entry of the game ball into the sudden gate 311 is more common than the hold information on the Fuzu side acquired based on the entry of the game ball into the through gate 35. It may be configured so that it is easy to win the electric open state by the electric open lottery process. This makes it possible to increase the player's satisfaction with the fact that the game ball has entered the sudden gate 311.

On the other hand, the hold information on the Fuzu side acquired based on the entry of the game ball into the sudden gate 311 is larger than the hold information on the Fuzu side acquired based on the entry of the game ball into the through gate 35. It may be configured so that it is difficult to win the public power open state in the public power open lottery process. In this case, since the probability that the game ball will be in the open state with respect to the entry of the game ball into the sudden gate 311 is low, it is not necessary to reduce the probability of the game ball entering the sudden gate 311.

-The holding information on the Fuzu side acquired based on the entry of the game ball into the through gate 35 and the hold information on the Fuzu side acquired based on the entry of the game ball into the sudden gate 311 are separated. In addition to handling them separately, one of these pending information will be in the open state of the second operating port 34 without the execution of the open lottery process, and the other will be won in the open open state by the open lottery process. As a result, the second actuating port 34 may be configured to be in the open state. For example, with respect to the hold information on the Fuzu side acquired based on the entry of the game ball into the sudden gate 311, the Fuden opening lottery process is not executed and the second operating port 34 is in the Fuden opening state. As for the hold information on the Fuzu side acquired based on the entry of the game ball into the through gate 35, the Fuden open state is won by the Fuden open lottery process, and the second operating port 34 is opened. It may be configured to be in a state. This makes it possible to increase the player's satisfaction with the fact that the game ball has entered the sudden gate 311.

The probability of entering the sudden gate 311 is the probability of entering the general winning opening 31, the probability of entering the special electric winning device 32 in the open state, the probability of entering the first operating port 33, and the probability of entering the second operating port 34. It is not limited to a configuration that is lower than the probability of entering the ball and the probability of entering the through gate 35 in the open / close execution mode. For example, the sudden gate 311 has a higher probability of entering the ball than the general winning opening 31. May be. Further, the sudden gate 311 may have a higher probability of entering the ball than the first operating port 33.

-Instead of the sudden gate 311, a second operating port for sudden operation may be provided. In this case, the game to the sudden second operating port is not provided with an opening / closing member that prevents or allows the game ball to enter the sudden second operating port. The ball entry probability does not fluctuate according to the game state, and when the game ball enters the sudden second operating port, it is the same as when the game ball enters the second operating port 34. The second hold information is acquired. As a result, it is possible to create a situation in which the opening / closing execution mode suddenly occurs when the game ball enters the second operating port for sudden operation.

Further, in the configuration, the average fluctuation display period of the game times triggered by the second hold information acquired based on the fact that the game ball enters the second operating port for sudden operation is the game ball in the second operating port 34. The configuration may be shorter than the fluctuation display period of the average of the game times triggered by the second hold information acquired based on the entry of the ball. As a result, it is possible to shorten the time required from when the game ball enters the second operating port for sudden operation until the opening / closing execution mode is started.

<19th embodiment>
In this embodiment, the special electric winning device 321 is provided instead of the special electric winning device 32. Hereinafter, the different configurations will be described. The description of the same configuration as that of the first embodiment is basically omitted.

FIG. 95 is a front view of the game board 24 in this embodiment.

In the right area PA3 of the game area PA, a special electric winning device 321 is provided in place of the special electric winning device 32. The special electric winning device 321 is provided in the middle position in the vertical direction of the right side region PA3 over the entire horizontal direction. Therefore, the game ball flowing down the right side region PA3 surely passes through the region provided with the special electric winning device 321. Further, a through gate 35 is provided below the special electric winning device 321 in the right side region PA3 and at a position closer to the variable display unit 36.

The configuration of the special electric winning device 321 will be described with reference to FIGS. 96 (a) and 96 (b). 96 (a) and 96 (b) are sectional views taken along the line AA of FIG. 95.

The game board 24 is formed with a large winning opening 322 so as to penetrate the game board 24 in the front-rear direction. The position where the big winning opening 322 is formed is a position closer to the variable display unit 36 in the right side region PA3. A special electric winning device 321 is provided so as to prevent or allow the entry of a game ball into the large winning opening 322. The special electric winning device 321 includes a guide plate 323 provided so as to penetrate the game board 24 in the front-rear direction at a position below the large winning opening 322. The guide plate 323 is provided so as to be movable in the front-rear direction by being driven by a driving means (not shown), and has a blocking position that minimizes the amount of protrusion of the gaming board 24 from the board surface to the front side of the pachinko machine 10. It slides to the front of the pachinko machine 10 from the blocking position and moves to the guidance position where the amount of protrusion from the board surface of the gaming board 24 to the front side of the pachinko machine 10 is maximum.

In the game board 24, a ball receiving portion 324 is provided at a position above the right end portion of the guide plate 323, and further, in the right region PA3, a game that has flowed from the upper region PA1 to the right region PA3 above the special electric winning device 321. A guide nail group 241 for guiding all of the balls to the ball receiving portion 324 is provided (see FIG. 95). The guide nail group 241 is formed by arranging a plurality of nails 24b so as to be inclined downward to the right. All the game balls that have flowed into the right region PA3 are guided to the ball receiving portion 324 by the guide nail group 241. The distance between the front end of the ball receiving portion 324 and the window panel 52 is set to be larger than the diameter of the game ball. Further, the upper surface of the ball receiving portion 324 is inclined downward toward the front side of the pachinko machine 10. Therefore, the game ball that has reached the upper surface of the ball receiving portion 324 will flow down toward the front side of the pachinko machine 10 due to its own weight.

When the guide plate 323 is arranged at the blocking position, as shown in FIG. 96 (a), the distance dimension between the front end portion of the guide plate 323 and the window panel 52 is larger than the diameter of the game ball. Become. At this blocking position, the front end of the guide plate 323 is located behind the pachinko machine 10 with respect to the front end of the ball receiving portion 324. Therefore, the game ball that has reached the upper surface of the ball receiving portion 324 in the situation where the guide plate 323 is arranged at the blocking position is basically below the ball receiving portion 324 through the space between the ball receiving portion 324 and the window panel 52. Will fall to. Further, the protrusion dimension of the game board 24 from the board surface to the front of the guide plate 323 arranged at the blocking position is less than the radius of the game ball. Therefore, even if the game ball guided by the guide nail group 241 heads toward the guide plate 323 arranged at the blocking position by bouncing on the ball receiving portion 324, it does not rest on the guide plate 323 and the guide plate 323 and the window. It will fall below the guide plate 323 through the space between it and the panel 52. With the above configuration, when the guide plate 323 is arranged at the blocking position, the generation of winning in the large winning opening 322 is prevented. Further, as described above, the through gate 35 is provided at a position closer to the variable display unit 36, and the position is to the left with respect to the ball receiving portion 324 so that the game ball bounced at the ball receiving portion 324 is difficult to reach. It is in a separated position. Therefore, when the guide plate 323 is arranged at the blocking position, the occurrence of winning the through gate 35 is also prevented.

When the guide plate 323 is arranged at the guide position, as shown in FIG. 96 (b), the distance dimension between the front end portion of the guide plate 323 and the window panel 52 is smaller than the radius of the game ball. Become. At this guidance position, the front end of the guide plate 323 is located in front of the pachinko machine 10 with respect to the front end of the ball receiving portion 324. Therefore, the game ball that has reached the upper surface of the ball receiving portion 324 in the situation where the guide plate 323 is arranged at the guide position is on the upper surface of the region of the guide plate 323 that protrudes from the board surface of the game board 24 to the front side of the pachinko machine 10. It will be listed.

When the guide plate 323 is arranged at the guide position, the upper surface of the protruding region 325 protruding toward the front side of the pachinko machine 10 from the board surface of the game board 24 has two partition walls 326 and 327 in the middle position in the lateral direction. Is provided. The first partition wall 326 existing on the right side of these partition walls 326 and 327 extends from the front end of the guide plate 323 toward the rear side of the pachinko machine 10, and the guide plate 323 is arranged at the guide position. In this situation, the rear end of the first partition wall 326 and the board surface of the game board 24 are separated by a dimension larger than the diameter of the game ball. Further, the second partition wall 327 existing on the left side extends from the board surface of the game board 24 toward the front side of the pachinko machine 10 in a situation where the guide plate 323 is arranged at the guide position. However, the front end portion of the second partition wall 327 exists on the rear side of the pachinko machine 10 by a dimension larger than the diameter of the game ball than the front end portion of the guide plate 323. In the configuration in which the first partition wall 326 and the second partition wall 327 are formed in this way, the upper surface of the protruding region 325 is generally inclined downward to the left. Further, on the upper surface of the protruding region 325, it is to the left of the ball receiving portion 324 and the position of the first section wall 326 is downwardly inclined toward the rear side of the pachinko machine 10, and the second from the position of the first section wall 326. The position of the partition wall 327 is downwardly inclined toward the front side of the pachinko machine 10, and the position of the second division wall 327 is downwardly inclined toward the rear side of the pachinko machine 10. That is, the upper surface of the projecting area 325 has the first partition wall 326 and the game board while the game ball placed on the upper surface of the projecting area 325 flows down to the left in the situation where the guide plate 323 is arranged at the guiding position. It is inclined so as to flow down while meandering in the front-rear direction so as to pass through the space between the board surface of 24 and the space between the second partition wall 327 and the front end portion of the guide plate 323.

In the situation where the guide plate 323 is arranged at the guide position, the distance between the front end portion of the guide plate 323 and the window panel 52 is less than the radius of the game ball, so that the guide plate 323 is located at the guide position. The window panel 52 prevents the game ball resting on the upper surface of the protruding region 325 from falling from the front end portion of the guide plate 323 toward the lower side of the guide plate 323 in the arranged situation. Further, the left end portion of the guide plate 323 faces the center frame 36a of the variable display unit 36 at a position close to the center frame 36a, and the distance between the left end portion of the guide plate 323 and the center frame 36a is the radius of the game ball. It is less than. Therefore, in the situation where the guide plate 323 is arranged at the guide position, the game ball resting on the upper surface of the protruding region 325 may fall from the left end portion of the guide plate 323 toward the lower side of the guide plate 323. It is blocked by the frame 36a.

With the above configuration, when the guide plate 323 is arranged at the guide position, the game ball flows down the protrusion area 325 by its own weight along the meandering passage on the protrusion area 325, and the game ball wins a big prize. The ball will enter the mouth 322. The game ball that has won a prize in the large winning opening 322 is detected by a detection sensor (not shown) provided corresponding to the large winning opening 322. This detection sensor is electrically connected to the main CPU 63, and the main CPU 63 specifies whether or not to win a prize in the large winning opening 322 based on the detection result of the detection sensor. Then, in the round game in which the large winning opening 322 is open or the opening / closing execution mode triggered by the small hit result, when it is specified that one game ball has entered the large winning opening 322, the main The value of the winning counter of the side RAM 65 is subtracted by 1. When the value of the winning counter becomes "0", it is specified that the winning of the upper limit number of winnings has occurred as in the first embodiment, and the opening / closing execution mode triggered by the round game or the small hit result is set. To finish.

When a game ball is placed on the guide plate 323 arranged at the guide position and the maximum number of game balls to be won is entered in the large winning opening 322, the guide plate 323 is placed with the game ball placed. Move from the guidance position to the blocking position. In this case, the game ball mounted on the guide plate 323 follows the movement of the guide plate 323 toward the rear side of the pachinko machine 10 and moves toward the rear side of the pachinko machine 10 and hits the board surface of the game board 24 from the front. When it comes into contact with the ball and is prevented from moving further backward, the guide plate 323 does not receive the ball from below and falls downward.

As described above, the through gate 35 is provided below the special electric winning device 321. However, the positions of the through gate 35 are the first division wall 326 and the second division wall 327 of the guide plate 323 in the lateral positional relationship. It is in the same position as the area between. Further, between the special electric winning device 321 and the through gate 35, the game ball placed in the inter-partition region Y between the first division wall 326 and the second division wall 327 of the guide plate 323 is allowed by the guide plate 323. A regulation nail group 242 that guides the falling game ball toward the through gate 35 is provided so that the through gate 35 wins a prize when the player falls due to the movement from the position to the blocking position (see FIG. 95). .. As a result, when the guide plate 323 moves from the allowable position to the blocking position in the situation where the game ball is placed in the inter-section area Y, a prize is generated for the through gate 35. By the way, the intersection region Y is separated from the ball receiving portion 324 to the left by a dimension larger than the diameter of the game ball, more specifically by a dimension larger than three times the diameter of the game ball. Therefore, it is prevented that the game ball that has reached the ball receiving portion 324 wins the through gate 35 in the situation where the guide plate 323 is arranged at the blocking position.

The game ball that has won the prize in the through gate 35 is detected by a detection sensor (not shown) provided corresponding to the through gate 35. This detection sensor is electrically connected to the main CPU 63, and the main CPU 63 specifies whether or not a prize has been won in the through gate 35 based on the detection result of the detection sensor. Then, when it is specified that one game ball has entered the through gate 35, the normal number counter is a random number counter on the condition that the upper limit number of hold information on the normal figure side is not stored in the normal figure hold area 65c. The numerical information of C4 is stored in the normal map holding area 65c as the reserved information on the normal map side.

Here, when the game ball is launched in the shortest firing cycle (specifically, 0.6 seconds) by the same launch mode in which the game ball flows down the right side region PA3, the guide plate 323 is in the guidance position. In order to increase the possibility that the game ball having the next firing order exists in the inter-section area Y with respect to the game ball that has entered the large winning opening 322 in the situation of being arranged in the inter-section area Y. The position of is set. As a result, when a game ball is placed on the guide plate 323 arranged at the guide position and a game ball of the upper limit number of winnings is entered in the large winning opening 322, the game ball is placed on the guide plate 323. It becomes easier for the game ball to win the through gate 35.

Further, a meandering passage that not only extends laterally but also meanders in the front-rear direction is formed in the protruding region 325 of the guide plate 323, and the intersection region Y is located at a position upstream of the large winning opening 322 in this meandering passage. It is set. This makes it possible to set the inter-partition region Y that facilitates the winning of the through gate 35 while suppressing the increase in the lateral dimension of the guide plate 323.

<Another form of the 19th embodiment>
-The combination of the special electric winning device 32 and the through gate 35 in the first embodiment and the combination of the special electric winning device 321 and the through gate 35 in the 19th embodiment are both provided as an opportunity to execute the open / close execution mode. The types of the special electric winning devices 32 and 321 to be executed for the open / close control may be changed according to the type of the game result. In this case, when the special electric winning device 321 in the 19th embodiment is the execution target of the open / close control, the special electric winning device 32 in the first embodiment is the execution target of the open / close control to the through gate 35. Since the winning of the prize is likely to occur, the player expects that the special electric winning device 321 according to the nineteenth embodiment is the target of execution of the opening / closing control.

<Other embodiments>
It should be noted that the description is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications and improvements can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention. For example, it may be changed as follows. Incidentally, the following configuration of another embodiment may be applied individually or in combination to the configuration of the above embodiment.

(1) In each of the above embodiments, all of the out port 24a, the general winning port 31, the special electric winning device 32, the first operating port 33 and the second operating port 34 are configured to store history information (or ball entry history). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and only a part of the out port 24a, the general winning opening 31, the special electric winning device 32, the first operating port 33, and the second operating port 34 is the target for storing the history information. It may be configured as. For example, the configuration may be such that only the general winning opening 31, the special electric winning device 32, and the second operating port 34 are the storage targets of the history information, and only the general winning opening 31 is the storage target of the history information. Good. Even in this case, it is possible to grasp the ball entry mode of the game ball in a predetermined period for the ball entry portion for which the history information is stored.

(2) In each of the above embodiments, information corresponding to the entry result of the game ball is transmitted in correspondence with each of the first winning opening detection sensor 42a, the second winning opening detection sensor 43a, and the third winning opening detection sensor 44a. Although the configuration is such that the signal paths 118a to 118c are set, the information corresponding to the ball entry result for the same type of ball entry section is not limited to this, and the information corresponding to the ball entry result is the same type of ball entry section. There may be a configuration in which a plurality of ball entry detection sensors are present together with a plurality of ball entry detection sensors, or a configuration in which one type of information is transmitted may be used. This makes it possible to reduce the number of types of information transmitted from the main CPU 63 to the management IC 66.

(3) In the first embodiment or the like, correspondence information indicating the correspondence between the types of information transmitted from the main CPU 63 to the management IC 66 and the buffers 122a to 122o is transmitted from the main CPU 63 to the management IC 66. However, the configuration is not limited to this, and the correspondence information may be stored in advance in the management IC 66. In this case, it is not necessary to execute the process for causing the management IC 66 to recognize the correspondence information, so that the processing load of the main CPU 63 can be reduced.

(4) In the first embodiment or the like, transmission of correspondence information indicating the correspondence between the types of information transmitted from the main CPU 63 to the management IC 66 and the buffers 122a to 122o from the main CPU 63 to the management IC 66. However, the configuration is such that the operation power is supplied to the main CPU 63 at the start of supply, but the configuration is not limited to this. For example, the main CPU 63 and the management IC 66 can be bidirectionally communicated, and the management IC 66 can be used. When a signal requesting transmission of the relational information is received, the correspondence relational information may be transmitted from the main CPU 63 to the management IC 66. In this case, the correspondence-related memory 116 is provided as a non-volatile memory and is used for both reading and writing, and the correspondence-related information provided from the main CPU 63 to the management IC 66 after the shipment of the pachinko machine 10 is sent to the main CPU 63. Even if the supply of operating power is stopped, it is configured to be stored and held in the corresponding memory 116. This makes it possible to reduce the frequency with which correspondence information is transmitted.

(5) In the first embodiment or the like, transmission of correspondence information indicating the correspondence between the types of information transmitted from the main CPU 63 to the management IC 66 and the buffers 122a to 122o from the main CPU 63 to the management IC 66. However, the configuration is such that the signal paths 118a to 118g for transmitting the detection result information of the ball entry detection sensors 42a to 48a are used, but the configuration is not limited to this, and the correspondence-related information is mainly used. A configuration may be provided in which a dedicated signal path for transmission from the side CPU 63 to the management IC 66 is provided. As a result, the management IC 66 can grasp which type of information is being received from the main CPU 63 by the type of the buffers 122a to 122o that receive the information.

(6) In the first embodiment or the like, information is transmitted from the main CPU 63 to the management IC 66, but information is not transmitted from the management IC 66 to the main CPU 63, but the configuration is limited to this. Instead, information may be transmitted from the management IC 66 to the main CPU 63. For example, various parameters calculated by the management side CPU 112 based on the history information may be transmitted to the main side CPU 63. In this case, the main CPU 63 may be configured to directly execute the notification control of the notification means as in the eleventh embodiment, in order to perform the notification corresponding to the contents of the received various parameters. By transmitting a command corresponding to the contents of the received various parameters to the voice emission control device 81, the main CPU 63 uses the display light emission unit 53, the speaker unit 54, and the symbol display device 41 to change the contents of the various parameters. It may be configured so that the corresponding notification is executed.

(7) When the supply of the operating power to the main CPU 63 is started, various parameters are calculated by the main CPU 63 or the management CPU 112 based on the history information stored in the history memory 117, and the parameters are calculated. The contents of various parameters may be notified by using the display light emitting unit 53, the speaker unit 54, the symbol display device 41, and the like. In this case, it is possible to confirm whether or not the ball entering mode of the game ball in the game area PA on the immediately preceding business day is normal at the start of business of the game hall.

(8) If various parameters calculated based on the history information stored in the history memory 117 are abnormal results, the pachinko machine 10 cannot start the game until the prohibition release operation is performed. May be. As a configuration for preventing the start of the game, for example, the launch of the game ball may be prohibited, the ball entry detection sensors 42a to 49a may be disabled, and the first operating port may be disabled. Even if a prize is won in the 33 or the second operating port 34, the winning / failing determination process may not be executed. Further, the prohibition release operation may be an operation of turning on the power of the pachinko machine 10 again with the RAM erasing switch turned on, and can be operated when the game machine main body 12 is opened with respect to the outer frame 11. It may be the operation of the operation means. This makes it possible to prevent the game from being performed as it is in a situation where the ball entering mode of the game ball in the game area PA is an abnormal mode.

(9) Although the history information corresponding to the detection results of the ball entry detection sensors 42a to 48a is stored in the history memory 117, the calculation of various parameters using the history information is performed by either the main CPU 63 or the management side CPU 112. May not be executed. In this case, the history information is read by a reading device electrically connected to the reading terminal 102, and the operator of the reading operation executes the calculation of various parameters using the read history information. Often, the reading device may be configured to execute operations of various parameters using the read history information. In this case, it is possible to reduce the processing load of the main CPU 63 and the management CPU 112.

(10) The management IC 66 may not be provided, and the main CPU 63 may have a function of executing storage processing of history information and a function of calculating various parameters in each of the above embodiments, and the payout side may be provided. The configuration may be provided in the CPU 92, or the configuration may be provided in the voice emission control device 81. When the payout side CPU 92 or the voice emission control device 81 is provided with these functions, the information of the detection results of the ball entry detection sensors 42a to 48a is transmitted from the main side CPU 63 to the control subject having the functions. It will be.

(11) The management IC 66 is provided with a power supply separate from the main CPU 63, and even if the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is stopped, the management IC 66 calculates various parameters using the history information. Alternatively, the configuration may be such that history information or information of various parameters can be output. As a result, the history information and various parameters can be read by the reading device even when the supply of the operating power to the main CPU 63 is stopped.

(12) The reading terminal 102 used for reading a program from the main ROM 64 is configured to be also used as a terminal used for reading history information or various parameters by a reading device, but the configuration is limited to this. The terminal used for reading the history information or various parameters by the reading device may be provided separately from the reading terminal 102 for reading the program from the main ROM 64. In this case, the terminal used for reading the history information or various parameters may be provided on the MPU 62, or may be provided at a position different from the MPU 62 on the main control board 61.

(13) The correspondence-related memory 116, the history memory 117, and the calculation result memory 131 in each of the above embodiments are not limited to the configuration provided as the non-volatile storage means such as the flash memory, and are not limited to these memories, for example. One of 116, 117, and 131 is provided as a volatile storage means that requires power supply to store and hold information, and by supplying backup power to the memory, operating power to the main CPU 63 is provided. The information may be stored and retained even if the supply of the device is stopped. In this case, a backup power device dedicated to the memory may be provided, or the backup power may be supplied to the memory from the power supply / emission control device 78 that supplies the backup power to the main RAM 65. May be good.

(14) The game ball is not limited to the configuration in which various parameters are calculated using the history information, and the history information is not stored and retained, and the game ball can be played by any of the ball entry detection sensors 42a to 48a. The configuration may be such that various parameters are calculated and updated each time a new detection is made. In this case, although the calculation frequency of various parameters is high, it is possible to extract various parameters at arbitrary timings.

(15) The management IC 66 is not limited to a configuration in which the management side CPU 112 is provided as a general-purpose CPU, and history information storage processing and various parameter calculation processing are executed based on the programs and data stored in the management side ROM 113. A hard circuit designed to have these functions may be formed in the management IC 66. Specifically, for example, in the case of the first embodiment, the hardware circuit receives a signal from the main CPU 63 indicating that the game ball has been detected by any of the detection sensors 42a to 48a. , The correspondence information corresponding to the buffer that received the signal is stored in the history memory 117 from the correspondence memory 116, and the information of the RTC 115 at that time is stored in the history memory 117. do. Further, for example, in the case of the ninth embodiment, when the hardware circuit receives a signal from the main CPU 63 indicating that the game ball has been detected by any of the detection sensors 42a to 48a, the hardware circuit receives the signal. The value of the counter corresponding to the buffer is incremented by 1. Further, when the calculation trigger in the first embodiment or the like occurs, the hardware circuit calculates various parameters by using the history information at that time. Further, when an external output trigger to the reading terminal 102 occurs, the hardware circuit externally outputs various parameters as calculation results and externally outputs history information.

(16) In addition to or instead of the configuration in which the detection result information of the ball entry detection sensors 42a to 48a is stored as history information, the configuration in which the transition to the open / close execution mode is stored as history information is also possible. Often, the configuration may be such that the transition timing and the end timing to the open / close execution mode are stored as history information, or the transition to the high frequency support mode may be stored as history information, and a predetermined abnormality may be obtained. It may be configured that the occurrence of is stored as history information. Further, the configuration may be such that the transition probability to the open / close execution mode is calculated by using the history information as described above, or the transition probability to the high frequency support mode may be calculated. The configuration may be such that the frequency of occurrence is calculated. Then, the history information and various parameters may be read by a reading device.

(17) The main CPU 63 and the management IC 66 may be provided as separate chips, may be provided as separate boards, or may be provided as separate control devices.

(18) In the first embodiment or the like, the number of game balls entering the out port 24a is measured, while the general winning opening 31, the special electric winning device 32, the first operating port 33, and the first operating port 33 are measured. With respect to the payout of the prize ball of the game ball such as the second operating port 34 and the entry into the privilege trigger entry section that triggers the winning / failing determination process, the history information including the RTC information may be stored. This makes it possible to extract the entry history of the game ball into the privilege-triggered ball section, and calculate the frequency of the game ball entering each privilege-triggered ball section with respect to the total number of game balls discharged. Become.

(19) The configuration may include items other than those in each of the above embodiments as targets to be left as history information. For example, at least one of the timing when the lower plate 56a is full, the timing when the full tank is started, and the timing when the full tank is released may be stored as history information, and the tank 75 may be stored. At least one of the timing when the ball-free state is started, the timing when the ball-free state is released, and the timing when the ball-free state is released may be stored as history information, and the payout device 76 is in an abnormal state. That is, at least one of the timing at which the abnormal state of the payout device 76 is started and the timing at which the abnormal state of the payout device 76 is released may be stored as history information. In this case, it is possible to grasp the frequency of occurrence of these events.

(20) In the first embodiment or the like, the configuration is set in advance at the design stage of the management IC 66 that the 16th buffer 122p of the input port 121 on the management side I / F 111 corresponds to the output instruction signal. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the fact that the 16th buffer 122p corresponds to the output instruction signal is also recognized by the management IC 66 by transmitting the type identification command from the main CPU 63. It may be configured. In this case, it is not necessary to set in advance the correspondence between the buffers 122a to 122p and the types of signals input to the buffers 122a to 122p in the management IC 66.

(21) The number of game balls entered into a predetermined entry portion generated in a situation where the front door frame 14 is open is stored as history information, and the number of balls entered by using the history information is stored. May be configured to be output externally to the reader. As a result, it is possible to grasp the number of game balls that have entered the predetermined entry portion in the situation where the front door frame 14 is in the open state, and it is possible to grasp the presence or absence of fraud. Further, the number of balls entering a predetermined ball entering portion generated in the situation where the front door frame 14 is open is calculated when a predetermined calculation trigger occurs, and the calculated number of balls entered is an abnormal number. In that case, the abnormality notification may be executed. This makes it possible to deal with fraudulent acts in which the front door frame 14 is illegally opened to allow a game ball to enter a predetermined entry portion.

(22) The management IC 66 may be configured to transmit a normal operation signal to the main CPU 63 when it is operating normally. In this case, it is possible for the main CPU 63 to monitor whether or not the management IC 66 is operating normally.

(23) In the first embodiment or the like, the order in which the confirmation processes of the first to fifteenth buffers 122a to 122o are executed by the management side CPU 112 may be opposite to that in the first embodiment or the like. In this case, the order in which the main CPU 63 executes the change processing of the output state of each signal and the order in which the management side CPU 112 executes the confirmation processing of the buffers 122a to 122o are the same.

(24) When the information stored in the main ROM 64 is output to the outside by using the reading terminal 102, one of the program and the data may be selectively output to the outside, and a predetermined program may be used. It may be configured so that only can be output to the outside. In this case, the information to be analyzed can be selectively read by the reading device. As a configuration for selectively outputting information to the outside, the main CPU 63 selects information to be externally output from the selection information received from the reading device through the reading terminal 102, and outputs the selected information to the outside. Can be considered.

(25) The other information of the target to be externally output through the reading terminal 102 for externally outputting the program stored in the main ROM 64 is not limited to the history information and various parameters, for example, when an abnormality occurs. May be configured to store the history information of the abnormality occurrence and output the stored history information to the outside through the reading terminal 102.

(26) Detection sensors 42a to 48a are individually provided for each of the out port 24a, the general winning port 31, the special electric winning device 32, the first operating port 33, and the second operating port 34, and the detection sensors 42a to 48a are provided. By summing up the number of game balls detected in the above, the total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA is grasped, but the configuration is not limited to this, and for example, all discharged from the game area PA. There may be a configuration in which a passage area through which the game balls of the above are passed one by one is provided, and an discharge detection sensor for detecting the game balls passing through the passage area is provided. In this case, it is possible to grasp the total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA by using the detection result of the discharge detection sensor. Further, in the same configuration as in each of the above embodiments, a detection sensor for detecting the number of balls entered in each of the general winning opening 31, the special electric winning device 32, the first operating opening 33, and the second operating opening 34. By providing 42a to 47a, it is possible to calculate the ratio of the number of game balls entered into each entry portion to the total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA.

(27) In the first embodiment, the through gate 35 is not provided on the downstream side of the special electric winning device 32, but an operating port that triggers the acquisition of the reserved information on the special drawing side is provided. May be good. For example, there is an operating port that is inadequate for the general electric accessory 34a and is not provided with a member that directly blocks or allows the entry of the game ball, and is provided with an operating port that triggers the acquisition of the second hold information. It may be configured as such. In this case, the special electric winning device 32 is opened and closed in the open / close execution mode, which triggers the acquisition of the second hold information. Further, in the configuration, when the second hold information is the target of the hit / fail judgment, the open / close execution mode is surely generated, so that when the game ball enters the operating port in the open / close execution mode. Will surely generate the open / close execution mode. This enhances the importance of the game ball entering the operating port in the opening / closing execution mode. In addition, this configuration may be applied to an embodiment other than the above-mentioned first embodiment.

(28) In the first embodiment, by providing the through gate 35 on the downstream side of the special electric winning device 32, the game ball can enter the through gate 35 when the special electric winning device 32 is opened and closed. However, the configuration for providing the ball entry portion that allows the game ball to enter in the open / close execution mode is not limited to this. For example, the special electric opening / closing member of the special electric winning device 32 has a configuration similar to that of the general electric accessory 34a of the second operating port 34, and the special electric opening / closing member is arranged from the closed position to the open position to be one of the special electric opening / closing members. As a configuration in which the portion presses the entry opening / closing member of the predetermined entry portion and the entry opening / closing member moves from the closed position to the open position so that the game ball can enter the predetermined entry portion. May be good. In this case, when the special electric opening / closing member returns from the open position to the closed position, the pressing of the incoming ball opening / closing member by the special electric opening / closing member is released, and the special electric opening / closing member returns from the open position to the closed position. .. Even with this configuration, it is possible to enter a game ball into a predetermined entry portion in the open / close execution mode.

(29) Even if the special electric winning device 32 is not opened / closed, the game ball can reach the position when the game ball is reachable and the firing operation is performed aiming at the special electric winning device 32. A through gate 35 may be provided at the position, and an electric opening / closing member may be provided to prevent or allow the entry of the game ball into the through gate 35. Then, when the opening / closing execution mode is started, the electric opening / closing member has a blocking position for blocking the entry of the game ball into the through gate 35 and the entry of the game ball into the through gate 35 at regular intervals. Is configured to move to and from the permissible position. Even with this configuration, it is possible to enter the game ball into the through gate 35 in the open / close execution mode. In addition, this configuration may be applied to an embodiment other than the above-mentioned first embodiment.

(30) In the first embodiment, when the game ball enters the through gate 35 and the hold information on the normal drawing side is acquired, the normal power open state of the second operating port 34 is surely generated. May be. In addition, this configuration may be applied to an embodiment other than the above-mentioned first embodiment.

(31) In the first embodiment, when the special electric winning device 32 is switched from the open state to the closed state, the game ball mounted on the guide plate portion 214 can enter the through gate 35. The present invention is not limited to this, and the game ball mounted on the guide plate portion 214 may be able to enter the through gate 35 when the special electric winning device 32 is switched from the closed state to the open state. That is, in the configuration, even when the special electric winning device 32 is in the closed state, the special electric winning device 32 cannot be won, but the game ball can be placed on the guiding plate portion 214. When the special electric winning device 32 is switched from the closed state to the open state in the situation where the game ball is placed, the game ball can fall toward the through gate 35. In this case, the player pays attention to whether or not the game ball is placed on the guide plate portion 214 in the situation where the special electric winning device 32 is in the closed state, and even in the situation where the special electric winning device 32 is in the closed state, the special electric is applied. It is possible to increase the player's attention to the winning device 32. In addition, this configuration may be applied to an embodiment other than the above-mentioned first embodiment.

(32) When the special electric winning device 32 switches from the closed state to the open state, the game ball mounted on the guide plate portion 214 can enter the through gate 35, and the special electric winning device 32 is in the closed state from the open state. The game ball mounted on the guide plate portion 214 may be configured to be able to enter the through gate 35 when switching to. This makes it possible to draw the player's attention to each of the start timing and the end timing of the opening times of the special electric winning device 32. In addition, it is possible to generate many opportunities for a game ball to enter the through gate 35. In addition, this configuration may be applied to an embodiment other than the above-mentioned first embodiment.

(33) In the first embodiment, when the special electric winning device 32 is in the open state, the game ball flowing down the right side region PA3 is surely prevented from flowing down to the downstream side of the special electric winning device 32. May be. For example, the opening / closing member 202 has a plate shape having no opening 213 like the guide plates 271,281 in the fifteenth embodiment, and when the opening / closing member 202 is arranged in the closed position, the opening / closing member 202 is a game board. When the player is sunk behind the board surface of the 24 and is arranged in the open position, the opening / closing member 202 may be present between the board surface of the game board 24 and the window panel 52. As a result, except for the game ball mounted on the opening / closing member 202 at the timing when the special electric winning device 32 switches from the open state to the closed state, when the special electric winning device 32 is in the open state, it flows down the right area PA3. The game ball to be played will surely win the special electric winning device 32. In addition, this configuration may be applied to an embodiment other than the above-mentioned first embodiment.

(34) In the first embodiment, when the game ball enters the through gate 35 and the normal electric power is opened, the second operating port 34 is electrically opened. There is no limitation, for example, when a game ball enters the through gate 35, the second operating port 34 is opened by mechanically interlocking using the pressing force of the entered game ball. When one or two game balls enter the second operating port 34, the second operating port 34 returns to the closed state by mechanically interlocking using the pressing force of the game ball. May be. In addition, this configuration may be applied to an embodiment other than the above-mentioned first embodiment.

(35) In the first embodiment, the game ball that has entered the through gate 35 is configured to continue flowing down the game area PA, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the game ball enters the through gate 35. The game ball may be discharged from the game area PA by being led out to the back side of the game board 24. In addition, this configuration may be applied to an embodiment other than the above-mentioned first embodiment.

(36) The configuration of the special electric winning device 32 of the first embodiment and the configuration of the special electric winning device 261,262 of the fifteenth embodiment are applied to the second operating port 34, and the second operating port is concerned. A predetermined ball entry portion may be provided at a position where the ball can be entered only when the 34 is opened and closed. In this case, the predetermined entry section may be the entry section in which the payout of the game ball is executed by the entry of the game ball, and the holding information on the special map side or the hold on the normal drawing side is held by the entry of the game ball. It may be a ball entry section where information is acquired.

(37) In the open / close execution mode, the reserved information on the normal drawing side may not be digested. As a result, the transition to the open / closed state of the second operating port 34 for the acquisition of the hold information on the normal drawing side in the open / close execution mode occurs after the end of the open / close execution mode. It is possible to make the player aim at the entry of the game ball into the second operating port 34. In addition, this configuration may be applied to an embodiment other than the above-mentioned first embodiment.

(38) Even in the open / close execution mode, the reserved information on the normal map side is digested, but the variable display of the pattern on the normal map display unit 38a started in the open / close execution mode is continued until the open / close execution mode ends. It may be configured. Even in this case, it is possible to make the player aim at the entry of the game ball into the second operating port 34 after the opening / closing execution mode. In addition, this configuration may be applied to an embodiment other than the above-mentioned first embodiment.

(39) When the second hold information is the target of the pass / fail determination process, it may be configured so that not only the big hit result and the small hit result but also the miss result can be obtained. Further, even if the first hold information is the target of the pass / fail determination process, the configuration may be such that a small hit result can be obtained.

(40) A configuration may be configured in which a plurality of types of support modes are set so that the modes of support by the general electric accessory 34a are different from each other. Specifically, in the support mode, the general electric accessory 34a of the second operating port 34 is opened per unit time when compared in the situation where the game ball is continuously launched in the game area PA in the same manner. A high-frequency support mode and a low-frequency support mode are set so that the frequency of states is relatively high or low.

In the high frequency support mode and the low frequency support mode, the probability of winning the normal power open state in the normal power open lottery using the normal power random number counter C4 is the same (for example, both are 4/5), but it is high. In the frequency support mode, the number of times the normal power accessory 34a is opened when the normal power open state is won is set more than in the low frequency support mode, and one open time is set longer. There is. In this case, in the high frequency support mode, when the open state of the general electric power is won and the open state of the public electric accessory 34a occurs multiple times, from the end of one open state to the start of the next open state. The closing time is set shorter than the one-time opening time. Furthermore, in the high frequency support mode, the minimum secured time is secured for the next public power opening lottery after one public power opening lottery is performed (that is, the normal power drawing), as compared with the low frequency support mode. The duration of one display on the display unit 38a) is set short.

As described above, in the high frequency support mode, the probability of winning the second operating port 34 is higher than in the low frequency support mode. In other words, in the low frequency support mode, the probability of winning the first operating port 33 is higher than that of the second operating port 34, but in the high frequency support mode, the second operation is higher than that of the first operating port 33. The probability that a prize will be awarded to the mouth 34 increases. Then, when a prize is won in the second operating port 34, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out. Therefore, in the high frequency support mode, the player plays a game while not reducing the number of balls held so much. It can be carried out.

The configuration for increasing the frequency of the high-frequency support mode to be in the open state per unit time is not limited to the above, for example, in the general open lottery. It may be configured to increase the probability of winning the public electric open state. In addition, the secured time secured for the next Fuden opening lottery after one Fuden opening lottery is performed (for example, is executed by the Fuzu display unit 38a based on the winning of the through gate 35). In a configuration in which multiple types of variable display times are prepared, the high-frequency support mode is set so that a shorter reservation time is easier to select or the average reservation time is shorter than the low-frequency support mode. May be good. Furthermore, the number of times of opening is increased, the opening time is lengthened, and the securing time secured for the next public power opening lottery after one public power opening lottery is held is shortened. By applying any one of the conditions or any combination of the conditions of shortening the average time and increasing the winning probability, the advantage of the high frequency support mode over the low frequency support mode may be enhanced.

(41) When the special electric winning device 32 is in the open state, a game ball can be entered into the special electric winning device 32, and when the special electric winning device 32 is in the closed state, the game ball can be entered into the special electric winning device 32. It is not limited to the configuration in which it is not possible to enter the ball, and even when the special electric winning device 32 is in the closed state, the game ball can be entered into the special electric winning device 32, but it is in the open state. The configuration may be such that it is more difficult for the game ball to enter the special electric winning device 32 than in the case. In addition, this configuration may be applied to an embodiment other than the above-mentioned first embodiment.

(42) When the second operating port 34 is in the open state, the game ball can enter the second operating port 34, and when the second operating port 34 is in the closed state, the second operating port 34 It is not limited to the configuration in which the game ball cannot enter the second operating port 34, and the game ball can enter the second operating port 34 even when the second operating port 34 is in the closed state. The configuration may be such that it is more difficult for the game ball to enter the second operating port 34 than in the case where there is an open state. In addition, this configuration may be applied to an embodiment other than the above-mentioned first embodiment.

(43) It is impossible for the player to replenish the pachinko machine 10 with the game balls, the game balls circulate in the pachinko machine 10, and information on the number of game balls that can be used by the player is stored and retained. The configuration of each of the above embodiments may be applied to the configuration in which the gaming balls can be launched within the range of the information on the number of usable gaming balls stored in the memory.

(44) Display control based on the command transmitted from the main control device 60 instead of the configuration in which the display control device 82 is controlled by the voice emission control device 81 based on the command transmitted from the main control device 60. The device 82 may be configured to control the voice emission control device 81. Further, instead of the configuration in which the voice emission control device 81 and the display control device 82 are separately provided, a configuration in which both control devices are provided as one control device may be used, and the function of one of the two control devices may be provided. May be integrated in the main control device 60, and both functions of both control devices may be integrated in the main control device 60. Further, the configuration of the command transmitted from the main control device 60 to the voice emission control device 81 and the configuration of the command transmitted from the voice emission control device 81 to the display control device 82 are also arbitrary.

(45) Other types of pachinko machines different from the above embodiments, for example, a pachinko machine in which an electric accessory is opened a predetermined number of times when a game ball enters a specific area of a special device, or a game ball in a specific area of a special device. The present invention can also be applied to a pachinko machine, which is a big hit when a right is entered, a pachinko machine equipped with other accessories, an arrange ball machine, a game machine such as a sparrow ball, and the like.

In addition, a non-bullet type gaming machine, for example, a plurality of reels having a plurality of types of symbols attached in the circumferential direction is provided, the reels are started to rotate by inserting medals and operating the start lever, and the stop switch is operated. Or, after the reel has stopped after a predetermined time has elapsed, if a specific symbol or a combination of specific symbols is established on the effective line that can be seen from the display window, a privilege such as paying out a medal is given to the player. The present invention can also be applied to slot machines.

In addition, the main body of the gaming machine, which is supported by the outer frame so as to be openable and closable, is equipped with a storage unit and a take-in device, and the start lever is operated after a predetermined number of game balls stored in the storage unit are taken in by the take-in device. The present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are fused to start rotation of a reel.

When the present invention is applied to a slot machine or a gaming machine in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are fused, for example, the result of a lottery process of a winning combination executed when one game is started based on the operation of a start lever is historical information. It may be configured to calculate the actual winning probability of each role by using the history information, and when a transition to a special control state such as a bonus game occurs, it is stored as history information and the history is stored. The information may be used to calculate the actual transition probability to the special control state, or the ratio of the number of staying games in the special control state to the total number of digested games may be calculated. Then, the history information and various parameters may be read by a reading device, or the gaming machine itself may be notified of the calculation results of the various parameters.

(46) The characteristic configurations of the first to nineteenth embodiments may be applied to each other in any combination. For example, the characteristic configuration of the first embodiment, the characteristic configuration of the sixth embodiment, and the characteristic configuration of the twelfth embodiment may be combined, and the second embodiment may be combined. The characteristic configuration of the embodiment, the characteristic configuration of the fourth embodiment, and the characteristic configuration of the eighth embodiment may be combined, and the characteristic configuration of the first embodiment may be combined. The configuration may be combined with the characteristic configuration of the thirteenth embodiment and the characteristic configuration of the fourteenth embodiment, and the characteristic configuration of the first embodiment and the characteristic configuration of the fifteenth embodiment may be combined. The characteristic configuration of the embodiment and the characteristic configuration of the nineteenth embodiment may be combined. Further, the configuration of another embodiment may be applied in any combination to the configuration in which the characteristic configurations of the first to nineteenth embodiments are applied in a predetermined combination.

<About the invention group extracted from each of the above embodiments>
Hereinafter, the characteristics of the invention group extracted from each of the above-described embodiments will be described while showing the effects and the like as necessary. In the following, for the sake of easy understanding, the corresponding configurations in each of the above embodiments are appropriately shown in parentheses or the like, but the present invention is not limited to the specific configurations shown in the parentheses or the like.

<Characteristic A group>
Features A1. Predetermined ball entry means (out port 24a, general winning opening 31, special electric winning device 32, first operating port 33, second operating port 34) into which a game ball flowing down the game area can enter.
When a game ball enters the predetermined ball entry means, the specific storage execution means (main side CPU 63) executes the ball entry detection process so that the corresponding information is stored in the specific storage means (main side RAM 65). Function) and
A privilege to execute a process for giving a privilege to a player based on the information corresponding to the fact that the game ball has entered the predetermined ball entry means is stored in the specific storage means. Granting means (a function of executing the process of step S217 in the main CPU 63, a function of executing the process of step S408 in the payout side CPU 92), and
In a gaming machine equipped with
When a game ball enters the predetermined ball entry means, the information corresponding to the storage is stored in the predetermined storage means (in the first to ninth, eleventh to twelfth embodiments, the history memory 117 and the tenth embodiment). Then, the predetermined information (first) is executed in the main RAM 65) so that the number or frequency of the game balls entering the predetermined ball entry means can be specified by the game machine or a device outside the game machine. Predetermined storage execution means (first) for storing history information in the eighth and twelfth embodiments and numerical information measured by a counter in the ninth to eleventh embodiments in the predetermined storage means. 9. In the ninth, eleventh to twelfth embodiments, the function of executing the history setting process in the management side CPU 112, and in the tenth embodiment, step S3202, step S3205, step S3208, step S3212, step S3216 in the main CPU 63. A gaming machine comprising a function of executing the processes of steps S3220 and S3223).

According to the feature A1, when the game ball enters the predetermined ball entry means, the corresponding information is stored in the specific storage means, and when the information is stored in the specific storage means, the player is given a privilege. Will be done. As a result, the player plays the game while expecting the game ball to enter the predetermined ball entry means. In this configuration, when a game ball enters the predetermined ball entry means, the corresponding information is stored in the predetermined storage means, and the number or frequency of the game balls entering the predetermined ball entry means. The predetermined information that can be specified by the control means of the gaming machine or the device outside the gaming machine is stored in the predetermined storage means. This makes it possible for the gaming machine to store information for managing the number or frequency of balls entered into the predetermined ball entry means in the gaming machine, and by using this managed information, the predetermined information is used. It becomes possible to appropriately manage the mode of entering the game ball into the ball entry means. Further, by storing and retaining the predetermined information in the gaming machine itself, it is possible to prevent unauthorized access and unauthorized modification of the predetermined information.

Feature A2. The gaming machine according to feature A1, wherein the predetermined information does not trigger execution of a process for granting a privilege to the player.

According to the feature A2, the purpose is to appropriately manage the mode of entering the game ball into the predetermined ball entry means because the predetermined information does not trigger the execution of the process for granting the privilege to the player. It is possible to store and retain predetermined information in the form of information.

Feature A3. It is provided with specific entry means (out port 24a, general winning opening 31, special electric winning device 32, first operating port 33, second operating port 34) into which a game ball flowing down the game area can enter.
The predetermined storage executing means causes the predetermined storage means to execute the storage of information corresponding to the case where the game ball enters the specific entry means, and the game ball enters the specific entry means. Specific information that enables the number of balls to be specified by the control means of the game machine or a device outside the game machine (history information in the first to eighth and twelfth embodiments, and a counter in the ninth to eleventh embodiments). The gaming machine according to feature A1 or A2, wherein the measured numerical information) is stored in the predetermined storage means.

According to the feature A3, not only the predetermined information corresponding to the predetermined ball entry means but also the specific information corresponding to the specific ball entry means is stored in the predetermined storage means. As a result, it is possible to manage not only the mode of entering the game ball into the predetermined ball entry means but also the mode of entering the game ball into the specific ball entry means. Further, by using both the predetermined information and the specific information, it is possible to manage the ratio of the ball entry frequency between the predetermined ball entry means and the specific ball entry means.

Feature A4. All the ball-entry means for discharging the entered game ball from the game area, including the predetermined ball-entry means, are to be stored in the predetermined storage means for the information corresponding to the occurrence of the game ball's entry. The gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A3, which is characterized by being a ball entry means.

According to the feature A4, all the ball entry means for ejecting the game ball from the game area are subject to management using the information stored in the predetermined storage means, so that the ball entry frequency for any ball entry means is reached. Can be managed by using the information stored in the predetermined storage means. Further, it is possible to manage the ratio of the number of balls entered into the predetermined ball entry means to the number of game balls ejected from the game area by using the information stored in the predetermined storage means.

Feature A5. The gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A4, wherein the predetermined information includes information corresponding to the timing at which the gaming ball enters the predetermined ball entry means.

According to the feature A5, since the predetermined information includes the information corresponding to the timing when the game ball enters the predetermined ball entry means, the predetermined information can be used to obtain the game ball into the predetermined ball entry means. It is possible to grasp the entry history in detail.

Feature A6. The gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A5, wherein the predetermined information is counting information of the number of gaming balls that have entered the predetermined ball entry means.

According to the feature A6, since the predetermined information is the counting information of the number of game balls that have entered the predetermined ball entry means, the mode of entering the game ball into the predetermined ball entry means while suppressing the information capacity of the predetermined information. Can be managed.

Feature A7. The predetermined storage executing means is a means (first) for storing information that makes it possible to specify whether or not the game ball has entered the predetermined ball entry means in a predetermined situation. In the first to seventh embodiments, the function of executing the processing of steps S804 and S809 in the management side CPU 112, in the eighth embodiment, the function of executing the processing of step S3004 in the management side CPU 112, and in the ninth embodiment, management. The gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A6, which comprises a function of executing the process of step S3103 in the side CPU 112).

According to the feature A7, it is possible to manage the ball entry mode of the game ball into the predetermined ball entry means by distinguishing whether or not the situation is predetermined.

Feature A8. Any of the features A1 to A7 characterized by having an external output means (a function of executing an external output process in the management side CPU 112) that outputs information stored in the predetermined storage means to a device outside the gaming machine. The gaming machine described in 1.

According to the feature A8, the information stored in the predetermined storage means can be read from the gaming machine, and the read information can be used to analyze the entry mode of the game ball into the predetermined entry means.

Feature A9. It is equipped with a program output means (a function of executing the process of step S903 in the main CPU 63) that outputs a control program to a device outside the gaming machine by using the information output unit (reading terminal 102).
The gaming machine according to feature A8, wherein the external output means uses the information output unit to output information stored in the predetermined storage means to a device outside the gaming machine.

According to the feature A9, it is possible to externally output the information stored in the predetermined storage means by using the information output unit for externally outputting the control program. This makes it possible to externally output the information stored in the predetermined storage means while preventing the configuration from becoming complicated.

Feature A10. A means (mainly) for identifying which of the information stored in the predetermined storage means and the control program is the information to be output from the information output unit, and outputting the information corresponding to the specific result. The gaming machine according to feature A9, which comprises a function of executing the process of step S902 in the side CPU 63).

According to the feature A10, in the configuration in which the information stored in the predetermined storage means is externally output by using the information output unit for externally outputting the control program, the information to be externally output is the control program and the predetermined information. Which of the information stored in the storage means is specified on the game machine side, and the specified information is output to the outside. As a result, it is possible to read only necessary information even in a configuration in which the information output unit is also used.

Feature A11. The first control means (main side CPU 63) having the specific storage execution means, and
A second control means (management side CPU 112) having the predetermined storage execution means, and
The gaming machine according to any one of the features A1 to A10, characterized in that

According to the feature A11, the processing load of the first control means is extremely increased because the second control means provided separately from the first control means having the specific storage execution means has the predetermined storage execution means. It is possible to achieve the excellent effect as already explained while avoiding it.

Feature A12. The gaming machine according to feature A11, wherein the first control means and the second control means are provided on the same chip.

According to the feature A12, since the first control means and the second control means are provided on the same chip, unauthorized access to the communication path between the first control means and the second control means can be performed. It will be possible to prevent it.

Feature A13. It is provided with specific entry means (out port 24a, general winning opening 31, special electric winning device 32, first operating port 33, second operating port 34) into which a game ball flowing down the game area can enter.
When the game ball enters the specific ball entry means, the predetermined storage execution means stores the information corresponding to the game ball into the specific entry means so that the predetermined storage means can execute the game. Specific information that enables the number or frequency of balls to be entered to be specified by the control means of the game machine or a device outside the game machine (history information in the first to eighth and twelfth embodiments, ninth to ninth). In the eleventh embodiment, the numerical information measured by the counter) is stored in the predetermined storage means.
The first control means is
When a game ball enters the predetermined ball entry means, the first transmission means (first to seventh signals in the main CPU 63) that transmits the first information to the second control means using the first signal path. Function to output either) and
When the game ball enters the specific ball entry means, the second transmission means (the first to seventh signals in the main CPU 63) that transmits the second information to the second control means by using the second signal path. Function to output either) and
The gaming machine according to the feature A11 or A12, which comprises the above-mentioned feature A11 or A12.

According to the feature A13, not only the predetermined information corresponding to the predetermined ball entry means but also the specific information corresponding to the specific ball entry means is stored in the predetermined storage means. As a result, it is possible to manage not only the mode of entering the game ball into the predetermined ball entry means but also the mode of entering the game ball into the specific ball entry means. Further, by using both the predetermined information and the specific information, it is possible to manage the ratio of the ball entry frequency between the predetermined ball entry means and the specific ball entry means.

Further, when the game ball enters the predetermined ball entry means, the first information is transmitted to the second control means using the first signal path, and when the game ball enters the specific entry means. The second information is transmitted to the second control means using the second signal path. As a result, the type of information to be transmitted and the signal path correspond to each other, and it is possible to simplify the configuration for distinguishing each type of information by the second control means.

Feature A14. The first control means is a third transmission means that transmits identification information that enables the second control means to specify whether or not it is a predetermined situation to the second control means using a third path. (In the first, third to ninth, and twelfth embodiments, the function of outputting any of the eighth to tenth signals in the main CPU 63, and in the second embodiment, the open / close execution mode signal in the main CPU 63. The gaming machine according to feature A13, which is provided with a function of outputting either a high-frequency support mode signal or a door-opening signal).

According to the feature A14, it is possible to manage the mode of entering the game ball into the predetermined ball entry means and the mode of entering the game ball into the specific ball entry means by distinguishing whether or not the situation is predetermined. Further, since the identification information that makes it possible to specify whether or not the situation is predetermined is transmitted to the second control means using the third path, the second control means transfers the identification information to the first information and the first information. 2 It is possible to simplify the configuration for distinguishing from other information such as information.

Feature A15. The first control means uses the identification information indicating that the first information corresponds to the predetermined ball entry means and the second information corresponds to the specific ball entry means to the second control means. The gaming machine according to feature A13 or A14, which comprises a means for transmitting identification information to be transmitted (a function of executing recognition processing in the main CPU 63).

According to the feature A15, the identification information indicating that the first information corresponds to the predetermined ball entry means and the second information corresponds to the specific ball entry means is transmitted from the first control means to the second control means. Therefore, it is not necessary to store the correspondence of these information in advance in the second control means. This makes it possible to increase the versatility of the second control means.

Feature A16. The gaming machine according to feature A15, wherein the identification information transmitting means transmits the identification information to the second control means when the supply of operating power to the first control means is started.

According to the feature A16, since the identification information is transmitted from the first control means to the second control means when the supply of the operating power to the first control means is started, the predetermined ball entry means and the specific ball entry means. In a situation where a game ball can enter the ball, it is possible to specify the correspondence between the information transmitted from the first control means and the ball entry means by the second control means. Become.

Feature A17. The feature A15 or A16, wherein the identification information transmitting means transmits the identification information to the second control means by using at least one of the first signal path and the second signal path. Game machine.

According to the feature A17, since the identification information is transmitted to the second control means using at least one of the first signal path and the second signal path, a dedicated signal path for transmitting the identification information is provided. It is possible to simplify the configuration related to communication as compared with.

Feature A18. When the identification information is received, the second control means can specify that the first information corresponds to the predetermined ball entry means and the second information corresponds to the specific ball entry means. One of the features A15 to A17, which is characterized by having a means (a function of executing a correspondence relation setting process in the management side CPU 112) for storing the correspondence relation information in the correspondence relation storage means (correspondence relation memory 116). The gaming machine according to 1.

According to the feature A18, the correspondence between the information transmitted from the first control means and the ball entry means is stored in the second control means. As a result, information that enables the second control means to specify the ball entry means corresponding to the information to be transmitted is provided to the second control means each time the first information or the second information is transmitted from the first control means. You don't have to. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the amount of information of the first information and the second information.

Feature A19. The first control means is a third transmission means that transmits third information that enables the second control means to specify whether or not the situation is predetermined to the second control means using a third path. (In the first, third to ninth, and twelfth embodiments, the function of outputting any of the eighth to tenth signals in the main CPU 63, and in the second embodiment, the open / close execution mode signal in the main CPU 63. Equipped with a function to output either the high frequency support mode signal or the door open signal)
The feature A15 is characterized in that the second control means can recognize that the third information is information that can specify whether or not the predetermined situation is present, even if the identification information is not received. The gaming machine according to any one of A18.

According to the feature A19, it is possible to manage the mode of entering the game ball into the predetermined ball entry means and the mode of entering the game ball into the specific ball entry means by distinguishing whether or not the situation is predetermined. Further, the information that makes it possible to specify whether or not the third information is in a predetermined situation can be specified by the second control means without receiving the identification information from the first control means. .. This makes it possible to prevent the information form of the identification information from becoming complicated.

Feature A20. The second control means has more information than the number of types of information that need to be transmitted from the first control means to the second control means as a receiving unit capable of receiving information from the first control means. The gaming machine according to any one of features A13 to A19, characterized in that a large number of receiving units (buffers 122a to 122p) are provided.

According to the feature A20, the second control means is provided with a number of receiving units larger than the number of types of information that need to be transmitted from the first control means to the second control means, so that the model of the gaming machine can be used. Even if the number of types of the information increases or decreases accordingly, it is possible to deal with it without changing the configuration of the receiving unit. Therefore, it is possible to increase the versatility of the second control means.

Feature A21. A first external output means (management) that outputs information of a combination of the predetermined information stored in the predetermined storage means and information that makes it recognizable corresponding to the predetermined ball entry means to a device outside the gaming machine. (Function to execute external output processing in the side CPU 112) and
A second external output means (management) that outputs information of a combination of the specific information stored in the predetermined storage means and information that makes it recognizable to correspond to the specific ball entry means to a device outside the gaming machine. (Function to execute external output processing in the side CPU 112) and
The gaming machine according to any one of the features A13 to A20, which comprises the above-mentioned feature A13 to A20.

According to the feature A21, the information stored in the predetermined storage means is read from the gaming machine, and the read information is used to enter the game ball into the predetermined entry means and the game ball into the specific entry means. It is possible to specify the ball entry mode. Further, when the external output is performed, the information of the combination of the predetermined information and the information that makes it recognizable that the predetermined ball entry means is supported is output externally, and the specific information and the specific ball entry means are supported. Information in combination with information that makes it recognizable is output externally. This makes it possible to specify each ball entry mode by using the information read from the predetermined storage means.

Feature A22. Information calculation means (1st, 2nd, 6th, 8th, 9th, 9th) for calculating the aspect information corresponding to the entry mode of the game ball in the gaming area by using the predetermined information. 10. In the twelfth embodiment, the function of executing the processes of steps S1008, S1013 and S1017 in the management side CPU 112 is executed, and in the third embodiment, the processes of steps S2308, step S2313 and step S2317 in the management side CPU 112 are executed. A function, a function of executing the process of step S2502 in the management side CPU 112 in the fourth embodiment, a function of executing the process of step S2702 in the management side CPU 112 in the fifth embodiment, and a function in the management side CPU 112 in the seventh embodiment. The gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A21, which comprises a function of executing the process of step S2905, and a function of executing the process of step S3503 in the main CPU 63 in the eleventh embodiment). ..

According to the feature A22, the game machine calculates the mode information corresponding to the entry mode of the game ball by using the predetermined information stored in the predetermined storage means. As a result, for example, it is possible for the gaming machine itself to perform processing corresponding to the entering mode of the gaming ball, or it is possible to externally output the aspect information which is the result of calculation using predetermined information. ..

Feature A23. The predetermined storage executing means is a means (first) for making information that makes it possible to specify whether or not the game ball has entered the predetermined ball entry means into the predetermined storage means in a predetermined situation. In the seventh embodiment, the function of executing the processing of steps S804 and S809 in the management side CPU 112, in the eighth embodiment, the function of executing the processing of step S3004 in the management side CPU 112, and in the ninth embodiment, the management side. A function of executing the process of step S3103 in the CPU 112) is provided.
The information calculation means is a means (first, second, second) for calculating the aspect information by extracting or excluding the predetermined information corresponding to the entry of the game ball into the predetermined ball entry means in the predetermined situation. In the sixth, eighth, ninth, tenth, and twelfth embodiments, the function of executing the processes of step S1008, step S1013, and step S1017 in the management side CPU 112, and in the third embodiment, step S2308 in the management side CPU 112, A function of executing the processes of steps S2313 and S2317, a function of executing the process of step S2502 in the management side CPU 112 in the fourth embodiment, and a function of executing the process of step S2702 in the management side CPU 112 in the fifth embodiment. The feature A22 is characterized in that the seventh embodiment has a function of executing the process of step S2905 in the management side CPU 112, and the eleventh embodiment has a function of executing the process of step S3503 in the main CPU 63). The described gaming machine.

According to the feature A23, it is possible to distinguish whether or not the situation is a predetermined situation and calculate the aspect information corresponding to the entry mode of the game ball.

Feature A24. When the aspect information is calculated by the information calculation means, the means for erasing the predetermined information stored in the predetermined storage means (first, second, eighth, ninth, tenth, twelfth implementation). The feature A22 or A23 is characterized by having a function of executing the process of step S1019 in the management side CPU 112 in the embodiment, and a function of executing the process of step S2505 in the management side CPU 112 in the fourth embodiment). Game machine.

According to the feature A24, when the aspect information is calculated, the predetermined information stored in the predetermined storage means is erased, so that the event that the predetermined information exceeds the storage capacity of the predetermined storage means is unlikely to occur. It is possible to make it.

Feature A25. Even if the aspect information is calculated by the information calculation means, the predetermined information used when calculating the aspect information is maintained in a state of being stored in the predetermined storage means A22. Or the gaming machine according to A23.

According to the feature A25, even if the aspect information is calculated, the predetermined information used when calculating the aspect information is stored and held in the predetermined storage means, so that the aspect information is read out and the game ball enters the ball. When analyzing the aspect, it is possible to refer not only to the aspect information but also to the predetermined information which is the basis of the calculation of the aspect information.

Feature A26. The information calculation means is when the supply of the operating power to the control means having the specific storage execution means is stopped, or when the supply of the operating power to the control means having the specific storage execution means is started. The gaming machine according to any one of features A22 to A25, which comprises calculating the aspect information.

According to the feature A26, since the mode information is calculated when the supply of the operating power to the control means is stopped or when the supply of the operating power to the control means is stopped, the mode information is calculated in units of each business day. It becomes possible to manage.

Feature A27. The information calculation means is characterized in that the aspect information is calculated when an operation trigger that can be repeatedly generated occurs in a situation where operating power is supplied to the control means having the specific storage execution means. The gaming machine according to any one of A26.

According to the feature A27, since the mode information is calculated every time a calculation trigger that repeatedly occurs in a situation where the control means is supplied with operating power, the mode information is managed in detail within one business day. Is possible.

Feature A28. The information calculation means calculates the mode information every time the period measured by the period measurement means (measurement counter provided in the main RAM 65) becomes a predetermined period.
The period measuring means stops the measurement of the period when the game is not executed, and restarts the measurement of the period from the state before the stop when the game is started in the situation where the measurement of the period is stopped. The gaming machine according to any one of the features A22 to A27.

According to the feature A28, since the aspect information is calculated every time the predetermined period elapses, the calculation frequency of the aspect information can be easily adjusted only by adjusting the predetermined period. In this case, in the situation where the game is not executed, the measurement for the predetermined period is stopped, and when the game is started, the measurement for the predetermined period is restarted from the state before the stop. As a result, it is possible to exclude the situation in which the game is not executed from the calculation target of the aspect information, and it is possible to appropriately derive the aspect information in the situation in which the game is being executed.

Feature A29. Features A22 to A28 characterized by having an external output means (a function of executing external output processing in the management side CPU 112) that outputs the aspect information calculated by the information calculation means to a device outside the gaming machine. The gaming machine according to any one of.

According to the feature A29, since the aspect information is output to a device outside the gaming machine, it is possible to easily grasp the entering aspect of the gaming ball.

Feature A30. The gaming machine according to feature A29, wherein the external output means outputs the predetermined information to a device outside the gaming machine when the aspect information is output to the device outside the gaming machine.

According to the feature A30, when not only the aspect information but also the predetermined information is output to the device outside the gaming machine to read the aspect information and analyze the entering mode of the game ball, not only the aspect information but also the aspect information thereof. It is possible to refer to the predetermined information that is the basis of the calculation of the aspect information.

Feature A31. The first control means (main side CPU 63) having the specific storage execution means, and
A second control means (management side CPU 112) having the external output means,
Equipped with
The feature A29 or the external output means is characterized in that when the second control means receives the output instruction information transmitted from the first control means, the external output means outputs the aspect information to a device outside the gaming machine. The gaming machine according to A30.

According to the feature A31, in a configuration in which the processing load of the first control means is reduced by providing the second control means having the external output means separately from the first control means, the embodiment is based on the instruction from the first control means. It is possible to output the information to a device outside the gaming machine.

Feature A32. The information calculation means calculates the mode information each time a predetermined calculation trigger occurs, and the information calculation means calculates the mode information.
The result storage execution means (in the third embodiment, steps S2310, S2314 and S2318 in the management side CPU 112) sequentially store the aspect information calculated by the information calculation means in the calculation result storage means (calculation result memory 131). The gaming machine according to any one of features A22 to A31, which comprises a function of executing the process of the above, and a function of executing the process of step S2504 in the management side CPU 112 in the fourth embodiment).

According to the feature A32, the aspect information can be accumulated in the gaming machine. This makes it possible to collectively read out a plurality of mode information when managing the entering mode of the game ball.

Feature A33. The result storage execution means is
A means for determining whether or not the aspect information is storage target information (a function of executing the process of step S2503 in the management side CPU 112) and
When the aspect information is the storage target information, a means for storing the aspect information in the calculation result storage means (a function of executing the process of step S2504 in the management side CPU 112) and
The gaming machine according to the feature A32, characterized in that the machine is provided with.

According to the feature A33, when the aspect information of the calculated result corresponds to the storage target information, the aspect information is stored in the calculation result storage means. As a result, it is possible to limit the mode information to be stored in the calculation result storage means, and it is possible to suppress the storage capacity required for the calculation result storage means.

Feature A34. The game according to feature A32 or A33, wherein the result storage executing means stores information that enables the time when the aspect information is calculated to be attached to the aspect information and stores the result storage means in the calculation result storage means. Machine.

According to the feature A34, the information that makes it possible to specify the time when the aspect information is calculated is attached to the aspect information. This makes it possible to analyze each aspect information while grasping the time when each aspect information is calculated.

Feature A35. The first control means (main side CPU 63) having the specific storage execution means, and
A second control means (management side CPU 112) having the information calculation means, and
Equipped with
The information calculation means according to any one of the features A22 to A34, wherein the information calculation means calculates the aspect information when the second control means receives the calculation trigger information transmitted from the first control means. Game machine.

According to the feature A35, in a configuration in which the processing load of the first control means is reduced by providing the second control means having the information calculation means separately from the first control means, the embodiment is based on the instruction from the first control means. It is possible to make the information calculated by the second control means.

Feature A36. A notification control means (a function of executing the processes of steps S3505, S3507, and S3508 in the main CPU 63) for controlling the notification means (notification light emitting unit 151) so as to notify the content corresponding to the aspect information is provided. The gaming machine according to any one of features A22 to A35, characterized in that it is present.

According to the feature A36, the content corresponding to the aspect information is notified by the gaming machine itself. As a result, the manager of the game hall or the like can grasp the management result of the entry mode of the game ball without reading the mode information from the game machine.

Feature A37. The control board (main control board 61) provided with the notification control means is housed in a board box.
The gaming machine according to feature A36, wherein the notification means is provided on the control board.

According to the feature A37, it is possible to make it difficult to perform unauthorized access to the communication path between the notification control means and the notification means.

Feature A38. The first control means (main side CPU 63) having the specific storage execution means, and
A second control means (management side CPU 112) having the predetermined storage execution means, and
Equipped with
The gaming machine according to feature A36 or A37, wherein the first control means includes the information calculation means and the notification control means.

According to the feature A38, in a configuration in which the processing load of the first control means is reduced by providing the second control means having the predetermined storage means separately from the first control means, the function of calculating the aspect information and the calculation result thereof. It is possible to consolidate the functions for executing the notification corresponding to the first control means.

Feature A39. The notification control means controls the notification means so that the first notification is executed when the mode information is the information in the first range, and when the mode information is the information in the second range, the notification control means controls the notification means. The gaming machine according to any one of features A36 to A38, characterized in that the notification means is controlled so that the second notification is executed.

According to the feature A39, the aspect information is not notified as it is, but the content corresponding to the range including the aspect information is notified. This makes it possible to prevent the number of notification patterns in the notification means from becoming too large, and it is possible to reduce the load for controlling the notification means.

Feature A40. A1 to the feature A1 to be characterized in that it is provided with a means (a function of executing the process of step S218 in the main CPU 63) to externally output the corresponding information when the game ball enters the predetermined ball entry means. The gaming machine according to any one of A39.

According to the feature A40, the predetermined information is stored in the predetermined storage means in the configuration in which the corresponding information corresponding to the game ball is externally output when the game ball enters the predetermined ball entry means. As a result, the predetermined information stored in the predetermined storage means can be used for predetermined entry while simply grasping the number of balls and the frequency of entry of the game balls into the predetermined entry means by using the corresponding information. It is possible to accurately grasp the number of game balls entering the ball means and the frequency of entry.

Feature A41. The gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A40, wherein the predetermined storage execution means or the second control means is provided as a dedicated circuit.

According to the feature A41, it is possible to obtain the excellent effect as already described in the configuration in which the predetermined storage execution means or the second control means is provided as a dedicated circuit.

In addition, with respect to the composition of the features A1 to A41, the features A1 to A41, the features B1 to B20, the features C1 to C4, the features D1 to D10, the features E1 to E7, the features F1 to F45, the features G1 to G18, and the features H1 to H1 to One or a plurality of configurations of H8, features I1 to I11, features J1 to J9, and features K1 to K9 may be applied. This makes it possible to produce a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

<Characteristic B group>
Feature B1. When a predetermined event occurs as a result of the game, the storage of the corresponding information is stored in the predetermined storage means (history memory 117 in the first to ninth, eleventh to twelfth embodiments, and the main side in the tenth embodiment. By making it executed in the RAM 65), predetermined information (history information in the first to eighth and twelfth embodiments, numerical information measured by a counter in the ninth to eleventh embodiments) is predetermined. Predetermined storage execution means to be stored in the storage means (a function of executing the history setting process in the management side CPU 112 in the first to ninth, eleventh to twelfth embodiments, and the main CPU 63 in the tenth embodiment). (Functions for executing the processes of step S3202, step S3205, step S3208, step S3212, step S3216, step S3220, and step S3223) in
Information calculation means (first, second, sixth, eighth, ninth, tenth, twelfth embodiment) for calculating mode information corresponding to the result of a game in a predetermined period by using the predetermined information. The function of executing the processing of steps S1008, S1013 and S1017 in the management side CPU 112, the function of executing the processing of steps S2308, step S2313 and step S2317 in the management side CPU 112 in the third embodiment, the fourth embodiment. The function of executing the process of step S2502 in the management side CPU 112, the function of executing the process of step S2702 in the management side CPU 112 in the fifth embodiment, and the function of executing the process of step S2905 in the management side CPU 112 in the seventh embodiment. Function, in the eleventh embodiment, the function of executing the process of step S3503 in the main CPU 63) and
A gaming machine characterized by being equipped with.

According to the feature B1, when a predetermined event occurs, the storage of the corresponding information is executed in the predetermined storage means, and the predetermined information is stored in the predetermined storage means. This makes it possible for the gaming machine to store information for managing the number or frequency of occurrence of predetermined events, and by using this managed information, it is appropriate to manage the mode of occurrence of predetermined events. It becomes possible to do it. Further, by storing and retaining the predetermined information in the gaming machine itself, it is possible to prevent unauthorized access and unauthorized modification of the predetermined information.

Further, by using the predetermined information stored in the predetermined storage means, the game machine calculates the mode information corresponding to the result of the game in the predetermined period. As a result, for example, it is possible for the gaming machine itself to perform processing corresponding to the result of the game in a predetermined period, or it is possible to externally output mode information which is the result of calculation using the predetermined information. Become.

Feature B2. The predetermined storage execution means is a means (in the first to seventh embodiments) for causing information that makes it possible to specify whether or not the occurrence of the predetermined event is in a predetermined situation to be the predetermined storage means. The function of executing the processing of steps S804 and S809 in the management side CPU 112, the function of executing the processing of step S3004 in the management side CPU 112 in the eighth embodiment, and the processing of step S3103 in the management side CPU 112 in the ninth embodiment. Has a function to execute)
The information calculation means is a means for calculating the aspect information (first, second, sixth, eighth, eighth) by extracting or excluding the predetermined information corresponding to the occurrence of the predetermined event in the predetermined situation. 9. In the tenth and twelfth embodiments, the function of executing the processes of step S1008, step S1013 and step S1017 in the management side CPU 112, and in the third embodiment, the processing of steps S2308, step S2313 and step S2317 in the management side CPU 112. The function of executing the process of step S2502 in the management side CPU 112 in the fourth embodiment, the function of executing the process of step S2702 in the management side CPU 112 in the fifth embodiment, and the management in the seventh embodiment. The gaming machine according to feature B1, characterized in that it has a function of executing the process of step S2905 in the side CPU 112, and a function of executing the process of step S3503 in the main CPU 63 in the eleventh embodiment).

According to the feature B2, it is possible to distinguish whether or not the situation is predetermined, and to calculate the mode information corresponding to the result of the game in the predetermined period.

Feature B3. When the aspect information is calculated by the information calculation means, the means for erasing the predetermined information stored in the predetermined storage means (first, second, eighth, ninth, tenth, twelfth implementation). The feature B1 or B2 is characterized by having a function of executing the process of step S1019 in the management side CPU 112 in the embodiment, and a function of executing the process of step S2505 in the management side CPU 112 in the fourth embodiment). Game machine.

According to the feature B3, when the aspect information is calculated, the predetermined information stored in the predetermined storage means is erased, so that the event that the predetermined information exceeds the storage capacity of the predetermined storage means is unlikely to occur. It is possible to make it.

Feature B4. Feature B1 characterized in that even if the aspect information is calculated by the information calculation means, the state in which the predetermined information used when calculating the aspect information is stored in the predetermined storage means is maintained. Or the gaming machine described in B2.

According to the feature B4, even if the aspect information is calculated, the predetermined information used when calculating the aspect information is stored and held in the predetermined storage means, so that the aspect information can be read out and the game for a predetermined period can be played. When analyzing the result of the above, it is possible to refer not only to the aspect information but also to the predetermined information which is the basis of the calculation of the aspect information.

Feature B5. The information calculation means is characterized in that the mode information is calculated when the supply of the operating power to the control means (MPU62) is stopped or when the supply of the operating power to the control means is started. The gaming machine according to any one of B4.

According to the feature B5, since the mode information is calculated when the supply of the operating power to the control means is stopped or when the supply of the operating power to the control means is started, the mode information is calculated in units of each business day. It becomes possible to manage.

Feature B6. Any of the features B1 to B5, wherein the information calculation means calculates the mode information when a calculation trigger that can be repeatedly generated occurs in a situation where the control means (MPU62) is supplied with operating power. The gaming machine according to 1.

According to the feature B6, since the mode information is calculated every time a calculation trigger that repeatedly occurs in the situation where the operating power is supplied to the control means, the mode information is managed in detail within one business day. Is possible.

Feature B7. The information calculation means calculates the mode information every time the period measured by the period measurement means (measurement counter provided in the main RAM 65) becomes a predetermined period.
The period measuring means stops the measurement of the period when the game is not executed, and restarts the measurement of the period from the state before the stop when the game is started in the situation where the measurement of the period is stopped. The gaming machine according to any one of features B1 to B6.

According to the feature B7, since the aspect information is calculated every time the predetermined period elapses, the calculation frequency of the aspect information can be easily adjusted only by adjusting the predetermined period. In this case, in the situation where the game is not executed, the measurement for the predetermined period is stopped, and when the game is started, the measurement for the predetermined period is restarted from the state before the stop. As a result, it is possible to exclude the situation in which the game is not executed from the calculation target of the aspect information, and it is possible to appropriately derive the aspect information in the situation in which the game is being executed.

Feature B8. Features B1 to B7 characterized by having an external output means (a function of executing external output processing in the management side CPU 112) that outputs the aspect information calculated by the information calculation means to a device outside the gaming machine. The gaming machine according to any one of.

According to the feature B8, since the aspect information is output to a device outside the gaming machine, it is possible to easily grasp the entering aspect of the gaming ball.

Feature B9. The gaming machine according to feature B8, wherein the external output means outputs the predetermined information to a device outside the gaming machine when the aspect information is output to the device outside the gaming machine.

According to the feature B9, when not only the mode information but also the predetermined information is output to the device outside the gaming machine to read the mode information and analyze the entering mode of the game ball, not only the mode information but also the mode information thereof. It is possible to refer to the predetermined information that is the basis of the calculation of the aspect information.

Feature B10. The first control means (main side CPU 63) having the specific storage execution means, and
A second control means (management side CPU 112) having the external output means,
Equipped with
The feature B8 or the external output means is characterized in that when the second control means receives the output instruction information transmitted from the first control means, the external output means outputs the aspect information to a device outside the gaming machine. The gaming machine described in B9.

According to the feature B10, in a configuration in which the processing load of the first control means is reduced by providing the second control means having the external output means separately from the first control means, the embodiment is based on the instruction from the first control means. It is possible to output the information to a device outside the gaming machine.

Feature B11. The information calculation means calculates the mode information each time a predetermined calculation trigger occurs, and the information calculation means calculates the mode information.
The result storage execution means (in the third embodiment, steps S2310, S2314 and S2318 in the management side CPU 112) sequentially store the aspect information calculated by the information calculation means in the calculation result storage means (calculation result memory 131). The gaming machine according to any one of features B1 to B10, which comprises a function of executing the process of the above, and a function of executing the process of step S2504 in the management side CPU 112 in the fourth embodiment).

According to the feature B11, the aspect information can be accumulated in the gaming machine. This makes it possible to collectively read out a plurality of mode information when managing the mode of the result of the game in a predetermined period.

Feature B12. The result storage execution means includes means for storing the mode information in the calculation result storage means (a function of executing the process of step S2504 in the management side CPU 112) when the mode information is the storage target information. The gaming machine according to feature B11.

According to the feature B12, when the aspect information of the calculated result corresponds to the storage target information, the aspect information is stored in the calculation result storage means. As a result, it is possible to limit the mode information to be stored in the calculation result storage means, and it is possible to suppress the storage capacity required for the calculation result storage means.

Feature B13. The game according to feature B11 or B12, wherein the result storage executing means stores information that enables the time when the aspect information is calculated to be attached to the aspect information and stores the result storage means in the calculation result storage means. Machine.

According to the feature B13, the information that makes it possible to specify the time when the aspect information is calculated is attached to the aspect information. This makes it possible to analyze each aspect information while grasping the time when each aspect information is calculated.

Feature B14. The first control means (main side CPU 63) having the specific storage execution means, and
A second control means (management side CPU 112) having the information calculation means, and
Equipped with
Described in any one of features B1 to B13, wherein the information calculation means calculates the aspect information when the second control means receives the calculation trigger information transmitted from the first control means. Game machine.

According to the feature B14, in a configuration in which the processing load of the first control means is reduced by providing the second control means having the information calculation means separately from the first control means, the embodiment is based on the instruction from the first control means. It is possible to make the information calculated by the second control means.

Feature B15. A notification control means (a function of executing the processes of steps S3505, S3507, and S3508 in the main CPU 63) for controlling the notification means (notification light emitting unit 151) so as to notify the content corresponding to the aspect information is provided. The gaming machine according to any one of features B1 to B14, characterized in that it is present.

According to the feature B15, the content corresponding to the aspect information is notified by the gaming machine itself. As a result, the manager of the game hall or the like can grasp the management result of the game in a predetermined period without reading the mode information from the game machine.

Feature B16. The control board (main control board 61) provided with the notification control means is housed in a board box.
The gaming machine according to feature B15, wherein the notification means is provided on the control board.

According to the feature B16, it is possible to make it difficult to perform unauthorized access to the communication path between the notification control means and the notification means.

Feature B17. A first control means (main side CPU 63) having the information calculation means and the notification control means, and
A second control means (management side CPU 112) having the predetermined storage execution means, and
The gaming machine according to the feature B15 or B16, which comprises the above-mentioned feature B15 or B16.

According to the feature B17, in a configuration in which the processing load of the first control means is reduced by providing the second control means having the predetermined storage means separately from the first control means, the function of calculating the aspect information and the calculation result thereof. It is possible to consolidate the functions for executing the notification corresponding to the first control means.

Feature B18. The notification control means controls the notification means so that the first notification is executed when the mode information is the information in the first range, and when the mode information is the information in the second range, the notification control means controls the notification means. The gaming machine according to any one of features B15 to B17, characterized in that the notification means is controlled so that the second notification is executed.

According to the feature B18, the aspect information is not notified as it is, but the content corresponding to the range including the aspect information is notified. This makes it possible to prevent the number of notification patterns in the notification means from becoming too large, and it is possible to reduce the load for controlling the notification means.

Feature B19. Predetermined ball entry means (out port 24a, general winning opening 31, special electric winning device 32, first operating port 33, second operating port 34) into which a game ball flowing down the game area can enter.
When a game ball enters the predetermined ball entry means, the storage of the corresponding information is stored in the predetermined storage means (in the first to ninth, eleventh to twelfth embodiments, the history memory 117 and the tenth embodiment). Then, by making it executed in the main RAM 65), predetermined information (history information in the first to eighth and twelfth embodiments, numerical information measured by a counter in the ninth to eleventh embodiments). Is stored in the predetermined storage means (a function of executing the history setting process in the management side CPU 112 in the first to ninth, eleventh to twelfth embodiments, and in the tenth embodiment). (Functions for executing the processes of step S3202, step S3205, step S3208, step S3212, step S3216, step S3220, and step S3223) in the main CPU 63).
Information calculation means (first, second, sixth, eighth, ninth, third) that uses the predetermined information to calculate mode information corresponding to the entry mode of the game ball in the game area in a predetermined period. 10. In the twelfth embodiment, the function of executing the processing of step S1008, step S1013 and step S1017 in the management side CPU 112 is executed, and in the third embodiment, the processing of step S2308, step S2313 and step S2317 in the management side CPU 112 is executed. A function, a function of executing the process of step S2502 in the management side CPU 112 in the fourth embodiment, a function of executing the process of step S2702 in the management side CPU 112 in the fifth embodiment, and a function in the management side CPU 112 in the seventh embodiment. A function of executing the process of step S2905, a function of executing the process of step S3503 in the main CPU 63 in the eleventh embodiment), and
A gaming machine characterized by being equipped with.

According to the feature B19, when the game ball enters the predetermined ball entry means, the storage process of the corresponding information is executed for the predetermined storage means, and the predetermined information is stored in the predetermined storage means. Become. This makes it possible for the gaming machine to store information for managing the number or frequency of balls entered into the predetermined ball entry means in the gaming machine, and by using this managed information, the predetermined information is used. It becomes possible to appropriately manage the mode of entering the game ball into the ball entry means. Further, by storing and retaining the predetermined information in the gaming machine itself, it is possible to prevent unauthorized access and unauthorized modification of the predetermined information.

In addition, the game machine calculates the mode information corresponding to the entry mode of the game ball by using the predetermined information stored in the predetermined storage means. As a result, for example, it is possible for the gaming machine itself to perform processing corresponding to the entering mode of the gaming ball, or it is possible to externally output the aspect information which is the result of calculation using predetermined information. ..

Feature B20. The gaming machine according to any one of features B1 to B19, wherein the predetermined storage execution means or the second control means is provided as a dedicated circuit.

According to the feature B20, it is possible to obtain the excellent effect as already described in the configuration in which the predetermined storage execution means or the second control means is provided as a dedicated circuit.

In addition, with respect to the composition of the features B1 to B20, the features A1 to A41, the features B1 to B20, the features C1 to C4, the features D1 to D10, the features E1 to E7, the features F1 to F45, the features G1 to G18, and the features H1 to H1 to One or a plurality of configurations of H8, features I1 to I11, features J1 to J9, and features K1 to K9 may be applied. This makes it possible to produce a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

<Characteristic C group>
Features C1. A program output means (a function of executing the process of step S903 in the main CPU 63) for outputting a control program to a device outside the gaming machine using the information output unit (reading terminal 102), and
An information output means (a function for executing external output processing in the management side CPU 112) for outputting special information using the information output unit, and
A gaming machine characterized by being equipped with.

According to the feature C1, it is possible to output special information to the outside by using the information output unit for outputting the control program to the outside. This makes it possible to output special information to the outside while preventing the configuration from becoming complicated.

Feature C2. A selection means (step S902 in the main CPU 63) for identifying which of the special information and the control program the information to be output from the information output unit is, and outputting the information corresponding to the specific result. The gaming machine according to feature C1, which is characterized by having a function of executing the processing of the above.

According to the feature C2, in the configuration in which the special information is output externally by using the information output unit for externally outputting the control program, the information to be output externally is either the control program or the special information. It is specified on the game machine side, and the specified information is output to the outside. As a result, it is possible to read only necessary information even in a configuration in which the information output unit is also used.

Feature C3. The selection means determines whether the information to be output from the information output unit is the special information or the control program based on the information received from the external device electrically connected to the information output unit. The gaming machine according to feature C2, characterized in that it is specified.

According to the feature C3, it is specified which information should be output from the information output unit based on the information received from the external device electrically connected to the information output unit. This makes it possible to prevent the configuration regarding the selection of information to be output from becoming complicated.

Feature C4. One of the features C1 to C3, wherein the chip (MPU62) having the program storage means (main side ROM 64) for storing the control program in advance has the information output unit and the information output means. The gaming machine described in.

According to the feature C4, the signal path for the information output unit can be integrated in the chip. This makes it possible to obtain the excellent effects as described above while making it difficult for unauthorized access to the signal path to the information output unit.

For the configurations of features C1 to C4, features A1 to A41, features B1 to B20, features C1 to C4, features D1 to D10, features E1 to E7, features F1 to F45, features G1 to G18, and features H1 to One or a plurality of configurations of H8, features I1 to I11, features J1 to J9, and features K1 to K9 may be applied. This makes it possible to produce a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

<Characteristic D group>
Feature D1. A first control means (main side CPU 63) and a second control means (management side CPU 112) are provided.
The first control means is
A privilege granting means (a function of executing the process of step S217 in the main CPU 63, a function of executing the process of step S408 in the payout side CPU 92) for granting the privilege to the player when a predetermined event occurs, and
An information transmission means (a function for executing management output processing in the main CPU 63) for transmitting predetermined event information corresponding to the predetermined event when the predetermined event occurs, and
Equipped with
When the predetermined event information is received, the second control means stores the information corresponding to the predetermined event information (in the first to ninth, eleventh to twelfth embodiments, the history memory 117, tenth. In the embodiment, the predetermined information (first to eighth) that enables the occurrence frequency or occurrence frequency of the predetermined event to be specified by the gaming machine or a device outside the gaming machine by executing the execution in the main RAM 65). , The predetermined storage executing means (first to ninth) so that the history information in the twelfth embodiment and the numerical information measured by the counter in the ninth to eleventh embodiments are stored in the predetermined storage means. In the eleventh to twelfth embodiments, the function for executing the history setting process in the management side CPU 112, and in the tenth embodiment, step S3202, step S3205, step S3208, step S3212, step S3216, step S3220 and the like in the main CPU 63. A gaming machine characterized by having a function of executing the process of step S3223).

According to the feature D1, a privilege is given to the player when a predetermined event occurs. As a result, the player plays the game while expecting that a predetermined event occurs. In this configuration, when a predetermined event occurs, the corresponding information is stored in the predetermined storage means, and the number or frequency of occurrence of the predetermined event can be specified by the gaming machine or a device outside the gaming machine. The predetermined information to be stored will be stored in the predetermined storage means. This makes it possible for the gaming machine to store information for managing the number or frequency of occurrence of predetermined events, and by using this managed information, it is appropriate to manage the mode of occurrence of predetermined events. It will be possible to do it. Further, since the predetermined information is stored and retained by the gaming machine itself, it is possible to prevent unauthorized access or unauthorized modification of the predetermined information.

Further, since the second control means provided separately from the first control means having the privilege granting means has the predetermined storage execution means, the processing load of the first control means does not increase extremely. However, it is possible to achieve the excellent effect as already explained.

Feature D2. The gaming machine according to feature D1, wherein the first control means and the second control means are provided on the same chip.

According to the feature D2, since the first control means and the second control means are provided on the same chip, unauthorized access to the communication path between the first control means and the second control means can be performed. It will be possible to prevent it.

Feature D3. When a specific event occurs, the predetermined storage executing means executes a storage process of information corresponding to the occurrence of the specific event in the predetermined storage means, so that the number or frequency of occurrence of the specific event can be determined by the gaming machine or outside the gaming machine. Specific information that can be specified by the apparatus (history information in the first to eighth and twelfth embodiments, numerical information measured by a counter in the ninth to eleventh embodiments) is stored in the predetermined storage means. To be done
The first control means is
A function of outputting one of the first to seventh signals in the main CPU 63 to transmit the first information to the second control means using the first signal path when the predetermined event occurs. )When,
A function of outputting any of the first to seventh signals in the main CPU 63 to transmit the second information to the second control means using the second signal path when the specific event occurs. )When,
The gaming machine according to the feature D1 or D2, which comprises the above-mentioned feature D1 or D2.

According to the feature D3, not only the predetermined information corresponding to the predetermined event but also the specific information corresponding to the specific event is stored in the predetermined storage means. This makes it possible to manage not only the mode of occurrence of a predetermined event but also the mode of occurrence of a specific event. Further, by using both the predetermined information and the specific information, it is possible to manage the ratio of the frequency of occurrence between the predetermined event and the specific event.

Further, when a predetermined event occurs, the first information is transmitted to the second control means using the first signal path, and when a specific event occurs, the second information is transmitted using the second signal path. It is transmitted to the second control means. As a result, the type of information to be transmitted and the signal path correspond to each other, and it is possible to simplify the configuration for distinguishing each type of information by the second control means.

Feature D4. The first control means is a third transmission means that transmits identification information that enables the second control means to specify whether or not it is a predetermined situation to the second control means using a third path. (In the first, third to ninth, and twelfth embodiments, the function of outputting any of the eighth to tenth signals in the main CPU 63, and in the second embodiment, the open / close execution mode signal in the main CPU 63. The gaming machine according to feature D3, which is characterized by having a function of outputting either a high-frequency support mode signal or a door-opening signal).

According to the feature D4, it is possible to manage the occurrence mode of a predetermined event and the occurrence mode of a specific event by distinguishing whether or not the situation is a predetermined situation. Further, since the identification information that makes it possible to specify whether or not the situation is predetermined is transmitted to the second control means using the third path, the second control means transfers the identification information to the first information and the first information. 2 It is possible to simplify the configuration for distinguishing from other information such as information.

Feature D5. The first control means transmits identification information indicating that the first information corresponds to the predetermined event and the second information corresponds to the specific event to the second control means. The gaming machine according to feature D3 or D4, which comprises a transmission means (a function of executing recognition processing in the main CPU 63).

According to the feature D5, the identification information indicating that the first information corresponds to a predetermined event and the second information corresponds to a specific event is transmitted from the first control means to the second control means. It is not necessary to store the correspondence of these information in advance in the second control means. This makes it possible to increase the versatility of the second control means.

Feature D6. The gaming machine according to feature D5, wherein the identification information transmitting means transmits the identification information to the second control means when the supply of operating power to the first control means is started.

According to the feature D6, when the supply of the operating power to the first control means is started, the identification information is transmitted from the first control means to the second control means, so that a predetermined event and a specific event may occur. In the situation, it is possible to make it possible for the second control means to specify the correspondence between the information transmitted from the first control means and the ball entry means.

Feature D7. 5. The feature D5 or D6, wherein the identification information transmitting means transmits the identification information to the second control means by using at least one of the first signal path and the second signal path. Game machine.

According to the feature D7, since the identification information is transmitted to the second control means using at least one of the first signal path and the second signal path, a dedicated signal path for transmitting the identification information is provided. It is possible to simplify the configuration related to communication as compared with.

Feature D8. When the second control means receives the identification information, the second control means can specify that the first information corresponds to the predetermined event and the second information corresponds to the specific event. 1. Game machine.

According to the feature D8, the correspondence relationship between the information transmitted from the first control means and the type of event is stored in the second control means. As a result, information that enables the second control means to specify the type of event corresponding to the information to be transmitted is provided to the second control means each time the first information or the second information is transmitted from the first control means. You don't have to. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the amount of information of the first information and the second information.

Feature D9. The first control means is a third transmission means that transmits third information that enables the second control means to specify whether or not the situation is predetermined to the second control means using a third path. (In the first, third to ninth, and twelfth embodiments, the function of outputting any of the eighth to tenth signals in the main CPU 63, and in the second embodiment, the open / close execution mode signal in the main CPU 63. Equipped with a function to output either the high frequency support mode signal or the door open signal)
The feature D5 is characterized in that the second control means can recognize that the third information is information that can specify whether or not the predetermined situation is present, even if the identification information is not received. The gaming machine according to any one of D8.

According to the feature D9, it is possible to manage the occurrence mode of a predetermined event and the occurrence mode of a specific event by distinguishing whether or not the situation is a predetermined situation. Further, the information that makes it possible to specify whether or not the third information is in a predetermined situation can be specified by the second control means without receiving the identification information from the first control means. .. This makes it possible to prevent the information form of the identification information from becoming complicated.

Feature D10. The gaming machine according to any one of features D1 to D9, wherein the second control means is provided as a dedicated circuit.

According to the feature D10, it is possible to obtain the excellent effect as described above in the configuration in which the second control means is provided as a dedicated circuit.

It should be noted that, with respect to the configuration of the features D1 to D10, the features A1 to A41, the features B1 to B20, the features C1 to C4, the features D1 to D10, the features E1 to E7, the features F1 to F45, the features G1 to G18, and the features H1 to H1 to One or a plurality of configurations of H8, features I1 to I11, features J1 to J9, and features K1 to K9 may be applied. This makes it possible to produce a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

According to the inventions relating to the feature A group, the feature B group, the feature C group, and the feature D group, the following problems can be solved.

Pachinko gaming machines and slot machines are known as gaming machines. For example, in a pachinko gaming machine, a dish storage section for storing a game ball given to a player is provided on the front portion of the game machine, and the game ball stored in the dish storage section is guided to a game ball launcher. , Is fired toward the game area according to the player's firing operation. Then, for example, when the game ball enters the ball entry section provided in the game area, the game ball is dispensed from the payout device to the dish storage section, for example. Further, in a pachinko gaming machine, a configuration including an upper plate storage unit and a lower plate storage unit as a plate storage unit is also known. In this case, a game ball stored in the upper plate storage unit launches a game ball. Guided by the device, the game balls surplus in the upper dish storage section are discharged to the lower dish storage section.

Here, in a gaming machine such as the above example, it is necessary to manage the gaming machine preferably, and there is still room for improvement in this respect.

<Characteristic E group>
Features E1. The first control means (main CPU 63) and
A second control means (management side CPU 112) that receives information transmitted from the first control means, and
Equipped with
The first control means is
A function of outputting one of the first to seventh signals in the main CPU 63, which transmits the first information to the second control means using the first signal path when the first event occurs. )When,
A function of outputting one of the first to seventh signals in the main CPU 63 to transmit the second information to the second control means using the second signal path when the second event occurs. )When,
The identification information transmitting means (main side) that transmits the identification information indicating that the first information corresponds to the first event and the second information corresponds to the second event to the second control means. (Function to execute recognition processing in CPU 63) and
A gaming machine characterized by being equipped with.

According to the feature E1, when the first event occurs, the first information is transmitted to the second control means using the first signal path, and when the second event occurs, the second signal path is used. Then, the second information is transmitted to the second control means. As a result, the type of information to be transmitted and the signal path correspond to each other, and it is possible to simplify the configuration for distinguishing each type of information by the second control means.

Further, since the identification information indicating that the first information corresponds to the first event and the second information corresponds to the second event is transmitted from the first control means to the second control means, these information It is not necessary to store the correspondence between the above in the second control means in advance. This makes it possible to increase the versatility of the second control means.

Feature E2. The gaming machine according to feature E1, wherein the identification information transmitting means transmits the identification information to the second control means when the supply of operating power to the first control means is started.

According to the feature E2, since the identification information is transmitted from the first control means to the second control means when the supply of the operating power to the first control means is started, the predetermined ball entry means and the specific ball entry means. In a situation where a game ball can enter the ball, it is possible to specify the correspondence between the information transmitted from the first control means and the ball entry means by the second control means. Become.

Feature E3. The feature E1 or E2, wherein the identification information transmitting means transmits the identification information to the second control means by using at least one of the first signal path and the second signal path. Gaming machine.

According to the feature E3, since the identification information is transmitted to the second control means using at least one of the first signal path and the second signal path, a dedicated signal path for transmitting the identification information is provided. It is possible to simplify the configuration related to communication as compared with.

Feature E4. When the identification information is received, the second control means makes it possible to identify that the first information corresponds to the first event and the second information corresponds to the second event. One of the features E1 to E3, which is characterized by having a means (a function of executing a correspondence relation setting process in the management side CPU 112) for storing the relation information in the correspondence relation storage means (correspondence relation memory 116). The game machine described.

According to the feature E4, the correspondence between the information transmitted from the first control means and the ball entry means is stored in the second control means. As a result, it is necessary to provide the second control means with information that enables the second control means to specify the event corresponding to the information to be transmitted, each time the first information or the second information is transmitted from the first control means. Is gone. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the amount of information of the first information and the second information.

Feature E5. The first control means is a third transmission means that transmits third information that enables the second control means to specify whether or not the situation is predetermined to the second control means using a third path. (In the first, third to ninth, and twelfth embodiments, the function of outputting any of the eighth to tenth signals in the main CPU 63, and in the second embodiment, the open / close execution mode signal in the main CPU 63. Equipped with a function to output either the high frequency support mode signal or the door open signal)
The second control means is characterized in that it can recognize that the third information is information that can specify whether or not the predetermined situation is present, even if the identification information is not received. The gaming machine according to any one of E4.

According to the feature E5, it is possible to manage the occurrence mode of the first event and the occurrence mode of the second event by distinguishing whether or not the situation is predetermined. Further, the information that makes it possible to specify whether or not the third information is in a predetermined situation can be specified by the second control means without receiving the identification information from the first control means. .. This makes it possible to prevent the information form of the identification information from becoming complicated.

Feature E6. As a signal path capable of transmitting information from the first control means to the second control means, a number larger than the number of types of information that need to be transmitted from the first control means to the second control means. The gaming machine according to any one of features E1 to E5, characterized in that a signal path is provided.

According to the feature E6, since the number of signal paths provided is larger than the number of types of information that need to be transmitted from the first control means to the second control means, the information can be obtained according to the model of the gaming machine. Even if the number of types increases or decreases, it is possible to deal with it without changing the configuration related to the signal path. Therefore, it is possible to increase the versatility of the second control means.

Feature E7. The gaming machine according to any one of features E1 to E6, wherein the second control means is provided as a dedicated circuit.

According to the feature E7, it is possible to obtain the excellent effect as described above in the configuration in which the second control means is provided as a dedicated circuit.

In addition, with respect to the composition of the features E1 to E7, the features A1 to A41, the features B1 to B20, the features C1 to C4, the features D1 to D10, the features E1 to E7, the features F1 to F45, the features G1 to G18, and the features H1 to H1 to One or a plurality of configurations of H8, features I1 to I11, features J1 to J9, and features K1 to K9 may be applied. This makes it possible to produce a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

According to the invention according to the above-mentioned feature E group, the following problems can be solved.

Pachinko gaming machines and slot machines are known as gaming machines. For example, in a pachinko gaming machine, a dish storage section for storing a game ball given to a player is provided on the front portion of the game machine, and the game ball stored in the dish storage section is guided to a game ball launcher. , Is fired toward the game area according to the player's firing operation. Then, for example, when the game ball enters the ball entry section provided in the game area, the game ball is dispensed from the payout device to the dish storage section, for example. Further, in a pachinko gaming machine, a configuration including an upper plate storage unit and a lower plate storage unit as a plate storage unit is also known. In this case, a game ball stored in the upper plate storage unit launches a game ball. Guided by the device, the game balls surplus in the upper dish storage section are discharged to the lower dish storage section.

Here, in a gaming machine such as the above example, it is necessary to make a configuration related to communication suitable, and there is still room for improvement in this respect.

<Characteristic F group>
Features F1. It is provided in the game area (game area PA) where the game ball flows down, and the first state where the game ball can be entered or the game ball is easy to enter and the game ball cannot be entered or the game ball is difficult to enter. Variable ball entry means provided so as to be switchable to each of the second states (special electric winning device 32 in the first to 14th and 18th embodiments, first special electric winning device 261 and second in the fifteenth embodiment). Special electric winning device 262) and
A special control means (a special electric opening setting process and a special electric closing setting process in the main CPU 63) for executing the special control for setting the variable ball entry means to the first state and then the second state is executed. Function) and
A transition means for shifting the game state to the special control state (open / close execution mode) in which the special control is executed (a function of executing the process during special figure determination in the main CPU 63), and
Special ball entry means (first to thirteenth, eighteenth implementation) in which the entry of the game ball is restricted in a predetermined gaming state other than the special control state, and the entry of the game ball is possible in the special control state. In the embodiment, the through gate 35, in the fourteenth embodiment, the first special entry port 251 and the second special entry port 252, and in the fifteenth embodiment, the first through gate 263 and the second through gate 264).
A gaming machine characterized by being equipped with.

According to the feature F1, the game state shifts to the special control state, which not only enables or facilitates the entry of the game ball into the variable ball entry means, but also makes it easier to enter the game ball into the special ball entry means. It is possible to enter the ball. As a result, it is possible to increase the profit of shifting the game state to the special control state, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Feature F2. The gaming machine according to feature F1, wherein the gaming ball can be entered into the special entry means when a predetermined condition is satisfied in the special control state.

According to the feature F2, even if the game state shifts to the special control state, the game ball does not enter the special ball entry means unless the predetermined condition is satisfied. As a result, the player expects that a predetermined condition is satisfied separately from the fact that the game ball enters the variable ball entry means in the special control state, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game in the special control state. Will be.

Feature F3. The gaming machine according to feature F1 or F2, wherein at least one condition necessary for generating the special control state is satisfied based on the fact that the gaming ball has entered the special ball entering means.

According to the feature F3, the special control state can be generated to allow the game ball to enter the special ball entry means, and the special control state can be generated again by the game ball entering the special ball entry means. .. This makes it possible to create a situation in which special control states occur continuously, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Features F4. The transition means is the result of executing the pass / fail determination process of step S1405 with respect to the means for generating the special control state (the first hold information in the main CPU 63) regardless of the entry of the game ball into the special entry means. The gaming machine according to feature F3, which is characterized by having a function of shifting to an open / close execution mode.

According to the feature F4, a special control state can occur even if the game ball does not enter the special ball entry means. Then, with the configuration of the above-mentioned feature F3, when a special control state is generated, the game ball can enter the special ball entry means, and when the game ball enters the special ball entry means, the special control state is set. It can happen again. In this case, the player expects that the special control state is started in a situation other than the special control state, and expects that the special control state is continuously executed in the special control state. ..

Feature F5. A predetermined ball entry means (first operating port 33) that enables entry of a game ball at least in the predetermined gaming state is provided.
At least one necessary to generate the special control state based on the fact that the game ball has entered the predetermined ball entry means even if the game ball has not entered the special ball entry means. The gaming machine according to feature F3 or F4, wherein the condition is satisfied.

According to the feature F5, in a predetermined gaming state that is not a special control state, a special control state may occur based on the game ball entering the predetermined ball entry means. Then, with the configuration of the above-mentioned feature F3, when a special control state is generated, the game ball can enter the special ball entry means, and when the game ball enters the special ball entry means, the special control state is set. It can happen again. In this case, the player expects the game ball to enter the predetermined ball entry means in the predetermined game state which is not the special control state, and in the special control state, not only the variable entry means but also the special entry means. The player expects the game ball to enter the means.

Feature F6. The probability that the special control state will occur based on the game ball entering the special ball entry means, rather than the probability that the special control state will occur based on the game ball entering the predetermined ball entry means. The gaming machine according to feature F5, which is characterized in that it is higher.

According to the feature F6, the game ball is in the special entry means in the special control state rather than the probability that the game ball enters the predetermined entry means in the predetermined gaming state which is not the special control state and the special control state is generated. The probability that a special control state will occur continuously after entering the ball is higher. This makes it possible to increase the player's expectation that the game ball will enter the special ball entry means in the special control state.

Feature F7. Means for acquiring special trigger information when a game ball enters the special ball entry means (a function of executing the process of step S1101 in the main CPU 63 in the first to fifteenth embodiments, in the eighteenth embodiment). A function of executing the process of step S4404 in the main CPU 63) is provided.
When the special trigger information is acquired, at least one condition necessary for generating the special control state is satisfied.
The gaming machine according to any one of features F3 to F6, wherein the expected value for which the special control state occurs after the special trigger information is acquired does not change according to the gaming state.

According to the feature F7, the expected value for which the special control state is generated after the acquisition of the special trigger information does not change according to the gaming state, so that the expected value is changed according to the gaming state. Compared with the above, the processing configuration can be simplified and the expected value can be easily managed. However, in such a configuration in which the expected value does not fluctuate according to the game state, it becomes difficult to give intonation to the game. On the other hand, since the configuration of the above-mentioned feature F1 is provided and the game ball can be entered into the special entry means in the special control state, the inflection is given to the opportunity to acquire the special opportunity information. As a result, it becomes possible to give intonation to the game.

Feature F8. The special ball entry means is provided with an opportunity entry means (second operating port 34) that enables the entry of the game ball based on the entry of the game ball.
The gaming machine according to any one of features F1 to F7, characterized in that a transition to the special control state occurs based on the gaming ball entering the triggering ball entry means.

According to the feature F8, when the game ball enters the special ball entry means, the game ball can enter the trigger entry means, and when the game ball enters the trigger entry means, the special control state is obtained. There will be an opportunity to move to. As a result, in order to continuously generate the special control state, it is necessary to insert the game ball into the special ball entry means in the special control state, and further to allow the game ball to enter the trigger ball entry means. Become. Therefore, the uncertainty about the continuous occurrence of the special control state is increased, and as a result, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Features F9. The feature F8 is characterized in that the variable ball entry means, the special ball entry means, and the trigger ball entry means are provided in the region where the gaming ball flows down when the launch operation is performed in a predetermined mode. The described gaming machine.

According to the feature F9, by continuing the firing operation in a predetermined manner, the ball is entered into the variable ball entry means, the game ball is entered into the special entry means, and the game is entered into the opportunity entry means. It is possible to aim for the ball to enter.

Feature F10. A means for controlling the trigger entry means so as to be in an enterable state in which the game ball can enter, provided that the game ball has entered the special entry means (main side CPU 63). (Function to execute the process of step S1108 to step S1110) in
Described in the feature F8 or F9, wherein the frequency with which the trigger ball entry means becomes the ball entry capable state is constant regardless of the game state with respect to the entry of the game ball into the special ball entry means. Gaming machine.

According to the feature F10, when the game ball enters the special ball entry means, the frequency at which the trigger ball entry means becomes able to enter the ball is constant regardless of the game state, so that the special ball entry means can be used for the game. The expected value at which a special control state occurs after the ball enters does not change according to the gaming state. As a result, the processing configuration can be simplified as compared with the configuration in which the expected value is changed according to the game state, and the expected value can be easily managed. However, in such a configuration in which the expected value does not fluctuate according to the game state, it becomes difficult to give intonation to the game. On the other hand, since the configuration of the above-mentioned feature F1 is provided and the game ball can enter the special ball entry means in the special control state, the game ball can enter the special ball entry means. It becomes possible to give intonation, and as a result, it becomes possible to give intonation to the game.

Features F11. The special control state includes a first special control state (for example, 2R high accuracy result) and a second special control state (for example, 16R high accuracy result).
The game according to any one of features F1 to F10, wherein the ease of entering the game ball into the special ball entry means differs between the first special control state and the second special control state. Machine.

According to the feature F11, the ease of entering the game ball into the special ball entry means differs between the first special control state and the second special control state, so that the game ball enters the special ball entry means. The player who expects the above is expected to generate a special control state in which the entry of the game ball into the special entry means is likely to occur. This makes it possible to improve the interest of the game.

Feature F12. When the variable ball entry means switches from one of the first state and the second state to the other, the game ball can enter the special ball entry means.
The gaming machine according to feature F11, wherein the number of times the special control is executed differs between the first special control state and the second special control state.

According to the feature F12, when the variable ball entry means switches from one of the first state and the second state to the other, the game ball can enter the special ball entry means. It is possible to increase the player's attention to the state switching timing. Therefore, it is possible to diversify the objects that the player should pay attention to in the special control state, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game in the special control state.

In this case, the number of times of switching of the above-mentioned states in the variable ball entry means is different between the first special control state and the second special control state. As a result, the ease of entering the game ball into the special ball entry means differs between the first special control state and the second special control state, and it is expected that the game ball will enter the special ball entry means. The player expects the occurrence of a special control state in which the entry of the game ball into the special entry means is likely to occur. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Feature F13. When the variable ball entry means switches from one of the first state and the second state to the other, the game ball can enter the special ball entry means.
The gaming machine is
In the special control state, means for executing the round game in which the special control is executed a predetermined number of times (a function of executing the special electric start processing, the special electric opening processing, and the special electric closing processing in the main CPU 63).
When the number of game balls entered into the variable ball entry means reaches a predetermined number in one round game, a means for ending the round game (a function of making an affirmative determination in step S3703 in the main CPU 63) and
A plurality of execution means (a function of executing the process of step S3707 when the round counter = 1 in the main CPU 63) for executing the special control a plurality of times in a predetermined round game.
The gaming machine according to any one of the features F1 to F12.

In the feature F13, when the variable ball entry means switches from one of the first state and the second state to the other, the game ball can enter the special ball entry means. It is possible to increase the player's attention to the switching timing of this state. Therefore, it is possible to diversify the objects that the player should pay attention to in the special control state, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game in the special control state.

In this case, in the predetermined round game, the switching of the above-mentioned states in the variable ball entry means occurs a plurality of times. As a result, as a round game, it is possible to generate a predetermined round game in which the ball of the game ball is likely to enter the special ball entry means. Therefore, the player expects the occurrence of a predetermined round game, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Feature F14. As an execution mode of the special control, at least a high expectation mode and a low expectation mode in which the expectation of the game ball entering the variable ball entry means is relatively high or low are set.
The plurality of times execution means is characterized in that the special control having the high expectation mode is executed after the special control having the low expectation mode is executed in the predetermined round game. Feature The gaming machine described in F13.

According to the feature F14, in the predetermined round game, the special control having the high expectation mode is executed after the special control having the low expectation mode is executed. Therefore, in the predetermined round game, the state in the variable ball entry means is executed. It is possible to allow a plurality of game balls to enter the variable ball entry means in the predetermined round game while ensuring that the switching of the above is generated a plurality of times.

Feature F15. The high expectation mode is characterized in that the upper limit period during which the variable ball entry means is in the first state is a period equal to or greater than the product of the firing cycle of the gaming balls and the predetermined number of balls. The described gaming machine.

According to the feature F15, a predetermined number of game balls enter the variable entry means in the predetermined round game while ensuring that the state switching in the variable entry means occurs a plurality of times in the predetermined round game. It will be possible to get.

Features F16. A feature characterized by a configuration in which a gaming ball can enter the special ball entry means when the variable ball entry means switches from one of the first state and the second state to the other. The gaming machine according to any one of F1 to F15.

According to the feature F16, when the variable ball entry means switches from one of the first state and the second state to the other, the game ball can enter the special ball entry means. It is possible to increase the player's attention to the state switching timing. Therefore, it is possible to diversify the objects that the player should pay attention to in the special control state, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game in the special control state.

Feature F17. The special ball entry means is on the downstream side of the game area in the flow direction of the game ball with respect to the variable ball entry means, and the variable ball entry means is from one of the first state and the second state to the other. The gaming machine according to any one of the features F1 to F16, which is provided at a position where the gaming ball can flow in at the timing of switching to.

According to the feature F17, the special ball entry means is provided at a position where the game ball can flow in at the timing when the variable ball entry means switches from one of the first states to the other of the second states. When the variable ball entry means switches from one of the first state and the second state to the other, the game ball can enter the special ball entry means. This makes it possible to increase the player's attention to the switching timing of this state. Therefore, it is possible to diversify the objects that the player should pay attention to in the special control state, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game in the special control state. Further, it is possible to achieve the above-mentioned excellent effect only by setting the positional relationship of the special ball-entry means with respect to the variable ball-entry means as described above.

Feature F18. In the variable ball entry means, a game ball in which the variable ball entry means is in the first corresponding state in one of the first state and the second state and has flowed down from the upstream side of the variable ball entry means is mounted. This state prevents the game ball from flowing down in a predetermined direction, and the variable entry means enters the second corresponding state in the other state of the first state and the second state. It has a displacement portion (guide plate portion 214) that allows the game ball to flow down in the predetermined direction.
In the special ball entry means, when the displacement portion is switched from the first corresponding state to the second corresponding state while the gaming ball is mounted on the displacement portion, the gaming ball flows down in the predetermined direction. The gaming machine according to any one of features F1 to F17, which is provided at a position where the gaming ball can flow in.

According to the feature F18, when the displacement portion is switched from the first correspondence state to the second correspondence state, the game ball mounted on the displacement portion can enter the special ball entry means. As a result, in the special control state, the player not only determines whether or not the game ball enters the variable ball entry means, but also the displacement portion first corresponds to the state in which the game ball is placed on the displacement portion. It will be possible to pay attention to whether or not the state is switched to the second corresponding state, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game in the special control state.

Features F19. The gaming machine according to feature F18, wherein the one state is the first state of the variable ball entry means, and the other state is the second state of the variable ball entry means.

According to the feature F19, the opportunity for the game ball to enter the special ball entry means occurs at the timing when the variable ball entry means switches from the first state to the second state. As a result, it is possible to increase the attention of the player not only when the variable ball entry means is in the first state but also when the variable ball entry means is switched to the second state.

Feature F20. The displacement portion is formed so that the game ball placed on the displacement portion flows down in a specific direction along the displacement portion in the first corresponding state.
The special ball entry means corresponds to the case where the displacement portion is switched from the first corresponding state to the second corresponding state in a state where the game ball is placed in a predetermined range which is a part of the displacement portion. The gaming machine according to feature F18 or F19, wherein the gaming ball is provided at a position where the gaming ball can flow down in the predetermined direction so that the gaming ball can flow in.

According to the feature F20, in order for the game ball to enter the special ball entry means, not only the game ball is placed on the displacement portion in the first corresponding state, but also the game on which the game ball is placed. It is necessary for the displacement portion to switch from the first corresponding state to the second corresponding state at the exquisite timing when the sphere exists in a predetermined range. As a result, the player pays attention to the relationship between the position of the game ball on the displacement portion and the switching timing of the state of the displacement portion, and it becomes possible to improve the interest of the game in the special control state.

Feature F21. On the upstream side of the displacement portion in the flow direction of the game ball, a means (guide nail group 241) for guiding the game ball flowing down the game region toward a specific range of the displacement portion is provided.
The gaming machine according to feature F20, wherein the predetermined range exists on the side in the specific direction with respect to the specific range.

According to the feature F21, the predetermined range, which is the range in which the ball can enter the special ball entry means in the displacement section, is on the displacement section rather than the specific range in which the game ball first reaches in the displacement section. It exists on the front side of the game ball in the flow direction. As a result, in order for the game ball to enter the special ball entry means, the displacement part changes from the first correspondence state to the second correspondence at an exquisite timing while the game ball is flowing down on the displacement part. It is necessary to switch to the state. Therefore, the player pays attention to the movement of the game ball on the displacement portion, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game in the special control state.

Feature F22. The one state is the first state of the variable ball entry means, and the other state is the second state of the variable ball entry means.
The gaming machine according to feature F21, wherein the ball entry portion (entrance portion 45b) of the variable ball entry means exists on the side in the specific direction with respect to the predetermined range.

According to the feature F22, the opportunity for the game ball to enter the special ball entry means occurs at the timing when the variable ball entry means switches from the first state to the second state. As a result, it is possible to increase the attention of the player not only when the variable ball entry means is in the first state but also when the variable ball entry means is switched to the second state.

In this case, the ball entry portion of the variable ball entry means is located on the displacement portion on the front side of the game ball in the flow direction, rather than the predetermined range which is the range in which the ball can enter the special ball entry means in the displacement portion. Existing. As a result, the game ball that is on the displacement portion but has not reached the entry portion of the variable entry means will enter the special entry means. Therefore, the disadvantage of the player that the game ball placed on the displacement portion did not enter the variable ball entry means, and conversely, the benefit of the ball entering the special ball entry means. It will be possible to change.

Feature F23. The predetermined range is a range in which when the game balls are supplied to the specific range in a predetermined firing cycle, the game balls in the next firing order exist at the timing when one game ball reaches the entry portion. The gaming machine according to feature F22, which is characterized in that it is set to.

According to the feature F23, there is a possibility that the game ball exists in a predetermined range of the displacement portion at the timing when the game ball enters the entry portion of the variable entry means and the displacement portion switches to the second corresponding state. Will be higher. Therefore, when the displacement portion changes from the first corresponding state to the second corresponding state, it is possible to increase the possibility that the game ball enters the special ball entry means.

Feature F24. As the special entry means, a first special entry means (first special entry port 251) and a second special entry means (second special entry port 252) are provided.
The gaming machine includes means for giving a first profit when a gaming ball enters the first special entry means (a function of executing the process of step S3902 in the main CPU 63).
A means for giving a second profit when a game ball enters the second special ball entry means (a function of executing the process of step S3904 in the main CPU 63) and
Equipped with
When the first condition is satisfied in the special control state, the game ball can enter the first special ball entry means.
The gaming machine according to any one of features F1 to F23, wherein when the second condition is satisfied in the special control state, the gaming ball can enter the second special entry means.

According to the feature F24, the special entry means to be entered is the first special entry means and the second special entry means depending on whether the condition satisfied in the special control state is the first condition or the second condition. Will be different. Then, the profit given when the game ball enters the first special entry means and the case where the game ball enters the second special entry means are different. As a result, the player not only expects that either the first condition or the second condition is satisfied in the special control state, but also enables the player to enter the game ball into the more profitable special entry means. It is expected that the conditions to be satisfied will be satisfied. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game in the special control state.

Feature F25. In the variable ball entry means, a game ball in which the variable ball entry means is in the first corresponding state in one of the first state and the second state and has flowed down from the upstream side of the variable ball entry means is mounted. This state prevents the game ball from flowing down in a predetermined direction, and the variable entry means enters the second corresponding state in the other state of the first state and the second state. It has a displacement portion (guide plate portion 214) that allows the game ball to flow down in the predetermined direction.
The displacement portion is formed so that the game ball placed on the displacement portion flows down in a specific direction along the displacement portion in the first corresponding state.
The first special ball entry means is such that the displacement portion is changed from the first corresponding state to the first in a state where the game ball is placed in the first predetermined range (first range X1) which is a partial range of the displacement portion. 2 It is provided at a position where the game ball can flow in by flowing down in the predetermined direction when the state is switched to the corresponding state.
In the second special ball-entry means, when the gaming ball is placed in a second predetermined range (second range X2) which is a partial range of the displacement portion, the displacement portion is changed from the first corresponding state to the first. 2. The gaming machine according to feature F24, characterized in that the gaming ball is provided at a position where the gaming ball can flow in in the predetermined direction when the gaming ball is switched to the corresponding state.

According to the feature F25, when the game ball is placed on the displacement portion in the first corresponding state, the displacement occurs in a situation where the ball is in a range that allows the ball to enter the special ball entry means with higher profit. With the expectation that the portion will switch from the first corresponding state to the second corresponding state, attention will be paid to the position of the game ball resting on the displacement portion.

Feature F26. The one state is the first state of the variable ball entry means, and the other state is the second state of the variable ball entry means.
It is more advantageous for the player that the game ball enters the first special entry means than the game ball enters the second special entry means.
On the upstream side of the displacement portion in the flow direction of the game ball, a means (guide nail group 241) for guiding the game ball flowing down the game region toward a specific range of the displacement portion is provided.
The second predetermined range exists on the side in the specific direction with respect to the specific range.
The first predetermined range exists on the side in the specific direction with respect to the second predetermined range.
The gaming machine according to feature F25, wherein the ball entry portion of the variable ball entry means exists on the side in the specific direction with respect to the first predetermined range.

According to the feature F26, the opportunity for the game ball to enter the special ball entry means occurs at the timing when the variable ball entry means switches from the first state to the second state. As a result, it is possible to increase the attention of the player not only when the variable ball entry means is in the first state but also when the variable ball entry means is switched to the second state.

In this case, the first predetermined range, which is the range in which the ball can enter the first special ball entry means in the displacement portion, is the range in which the ball can enter the second special ball entry means in the displacement portion. 2 It exists on the front side of the game ball in the flow direction on the displacement portion from the predetermined range, and the ball entry portion of the variable ball entry means is ahead of the first predetermined range in the flow direction of the game ball on the displacement portion. It exists on the side. Then, it is more advantageous for the player that the game ball enters the first special entry means than the game ball enters the second special entry means. Then, the game ball existing at a position closer to the entry portion of the variable entry means on the displacement portion is easier to enter into the first special entry means which is advantageous for the player, and thus the variable entry means. It is possible to increase the profit for the player as the disadvantageous feeling that the game ball did not enter the ball entry part becomes stronger.

Feature F27. Described in any one of the features F1 to F26, wherein the variable ball-entry means has a configuration in which a game ball can enter the special ball-entry means when the variable ball-entry means is in the first state. Gaming machine.

According to the feature F27, when the variable ball entry means is in the first state, the game ball can be entered into the special ball entry means, so that the variable ball entry means is in the first state. The player expects both the entry of the game ball into the variable entry means and the entry of the game ball into the special entry means. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game in the situation where the variable ball entry means is in the first state.

Feature F28. The variable ball entry means
The entry section where game balls can enter (1st big prize opening 265, 2nd big winning opening 266),
A guided state in which a game ball flowing down from the upstream side can be placed and the game ball on which the game ball is placed can be guided to the entry portion, and a game ball flowing down from the upstream side is in front. Guiding means (first guide plate 271, second guide plate 281) that are switchable to each of the non-induction states that do not guide to the entry ball portion, and
Equipped with
When the guiding means is in the guiding state, the variable ball entering means is in the first state, and when the guiding means is in the non-inducing state, the variable ball entering means is in the second state.
When the guiding means is in the guiding state, the special entry is at a position where the gaming ball mounted on the guiding means and flowing down to a different region from the entry portion can enter. The gaming machine according to any one of features F1 to F27, wherein the means is provided.

According to the feature F28, when the variable ball entry means is in the first state due to the guidance means being in the guidance state, the game ball mounted on the guidance means is either the variable ball entry means or the special ball entry means. Crab is guided. As a result, it is possible to increase the player's attention to the game ball mounted on the guiding means, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Feature F29. Means (first guide nail group 267, second guide nails 267, second guide nails) for guiding the game ball flowing down the game region toward the guidance start range of the guidance means on the upstream side in the flow direction of the game ball from the guidance means. With group 268)
The guiding means is formed so that the game ball mounted on the guiding means flows down along the guiding means in a predetermined guiding direction in the guiding state.
The gaming machine according to feature F28, wherein the ball entry portion and the separate region are present on the side of the predetermined guidance direction with respect to the guidance start range.

According to the feature F29, both the entry portion and the other region are present on the front side of the guiding means in the flow direction of the gaming ball, rather than the guidance starting range in which the gaming ball first reaches in the guiding means. There is. This makes it possible to draw the player's attention to the appearance of the game ball flowing down in the guiding means.

Feature F30. The gaming machine according to feature F29, wherein the separate region exists on the side in the predetermined guiding direction with respect to the ball entry portion.

According to the feature F30, a game ball that is placed on the guiding means in the guided state but has passed without entering the ball entering portion will enter the special ball entering means. As a result, the player's sense of disadvantage that the game ball mounted on the guiding means did not enter the variable entry means, and conversely, the sense of benefit that the ball enters the special entry means. It will be possible to change.

Features F31. As the variable ball entry means, a first variable ball entry means (first special electric winning device 261) and a second variable ball entry means (second special electric winning device 262) are provided.
As the special ball entry means, a first special ball entry means (first through gate 263) and a second special ball entry means (second through gate 264) are provided.
The first guiding means (first guiding plate 271), which is the guiding means of the first variable ball entering means, is a game ball mounted on the first guiding means when the first guiding means (first guiding plate 271) is in the guiding state. The first special ball entry means is provided at a position where a game ball that has flowed down into a first different area different from the first ball entry section, which is the ball entry section of the variable ball entry means, can enter.
The second guiding means (second guiding plate 281), which is the guiding means of the second variable ball-entry means, is a gaming ball mounted on the second guiding means when the second guiding means (second guiding plate 281) is in the guiding state. The second special ball entry means is provided at a position where a gaming ball that has flowed down into a second separate area different from the second ball entry section, which is the ball entry section of the variable ball entry means, can enter. The gaming machine according to any one of the features F28 to F30.

According to the feature F31, there is a combination of the first variable ball entry means and the first special ball entry means, and a combination of the second variable ball entry means and the second special ball entry means. Thereby, by different types of combinations for which the special control is executed in the special control state, it is possible to make the ratio of the game balls to each of the variable ball entry means and the special ball entry means different. ..

Feature F32. The probability that the gaming ball mounted on the first guiding means in the guided state will enter the first special ball entering means and the game ball mounted on the second guiding means in the guided state are The gaming machine according to feature F31, wherein the probability of entering the second special ball entry means is different.

According to the feature F32, by differentiating the types of combinations for which the special control is executed in the special control state, it is possible to make the probability of the game ball entering the special ball entry means different. This makes it possible to increase the player's attention to the execution target of the special control.

Feature F33. The special control state includes a first special control state (for example, 2R low probability result) and a second special control state (for example, 2R high probability result).
In the first special control state and the second special control state, the type of the variable ball entry means to be executed of the special control or the selection mode of the variable ball entry means to be executed of the special control can be selected. The gaming machine according to feature F32, which is characterized by being different.

According to the feature F33, it is possible to change the ball entry probability of the game ball into the special ball entry means according to the type of the special control state. In this case, it is possible to increase the player's attention to the type of special control state.

Feature F34. The gaming machine according to any one of features F31 to F33, wherein the second special ball entry means is provided on the downstream side in the flow direction of the game ball with respect to the first special ball entry means.

According to the feature F34, since the second special ball entry means is provided on the downstream side in the flow direction of the game ball with respect to the first special ball entry means, the first variable ball entry means is the execution target of the special control. In that case, not only the game ball can enter the first special ball entry means, but also the game ball can enter the second special ball entry means. Therefore, the player expects that the first variable ball entry means is the execution target of the special control.

Feature F35. It is characterized in that the same privilege is given regardless of whether the game ball enters the first special ball entry means or the game ball enters the second special ball entry means. The gaming machine according to any one of the features F31 to F34.

According to the feature F35, the same privilege is given regardless of whether the game ball enters the first special entry means or the second special entry means. Regardless of whether the execution target of the special control is the first variable ball entry means or the second variable ball entry means, it is possible to suppress the disadvantageous feeling felt by the player.

Feature F36. The number of game balls that can be used by the player is increased based on the fact that the game ball has entered the variable ball entry means, and the player can use the game ball based on the fact that the game ball has entered the special ball entry means. The gaming machine according to any one of features F1 to F35, which comprises means for increasing the number of gaming balls (a function of executing the processes of steps S3902 and S3904 in the main CPU 63).

According to the feature F36, the number of game balls that can be used by the player increases when the game ball enters the variable ball entry means, and the player also enters the game ball when the game ball enters the special ball entry means. Increases the number of game balls that can be used. Further, by having the configuration of the above-mentioned feature F1, not only the game ball can be entered into the variable ball entry means or can be easily entered by shifting the gaming state to the special control state. It is possible to enter a game ball into a special ball entry means. Therefore, it is possible to increase the amount of increase in the number of game balls that can be used by the player in the special control state, and it is possible to increase the advantage in the special control state.

Feature F37. An acquisition-compatible ball entry means (sudden gate 311) capable of entering a game ball at least in the predetermined game state, and
Information acquisition means (main side CPU 63) that acquires special opportunity information when a game ball enters the special entry means and acquires the special opportunity information when the game ball enters the acquisition-compatible entry means. (Function to execute the acquisition process of the reserved information on the normal drawing side shown in FIG. 92) and
An opportunity entry means (second operating port 34) that enables entry of a game ball based on the acquisition of the special opportunity information.
Equipped with
The gaming machine according to any one of features F1 to F36, wherein a transition to the special control state occurs based on the gaming ball entering the triggering ball means.

According to the feature F37, the special opportunity information is acquired when the game ball enters the acquisition-corresponding ball entry means even in the predetermined game state which is not the special control state, and the special opportunity information is acquired. When a game ball enters the ball entry means, a trigger for transition to the special control state occurs. As a result, not only in the special control state but also in the predetermined game state, the trigger ball entry means can enter the ball when the special trigger information is acquired, and the game ball enters the trigger ball entry means. It is possible to create a situation in which a special control state occurs based on the above.

Features F38. A regulating means (restricted nail 312) is provided so that the probability of the game ball entering the acquisition-compatible ball entry means is lower than the probability of the game ball entering the special ball entry means in the special control state. The gaming machine according to the feature F37, which is characterized by being

According to the feature F38, it is possible to suppress the probability that the transition to the special control state occurs based on the entry of the game ball into the acquisition-compatible entry means in the predetermined gaming state. As a result, it is possible to enhance the player's satisfaction with the transition to the special control state based on the entry of the game ball into the acquisition-compatible entry means in the predetermined gaming state.

Feature F39. A predetermined ball entry means (first operating port 33) that enables entry of a game ball at least in the predetermined gaming state is provided.
Based on the fact that the game ball has entered the predetermined ball entry means, the transition to the special control state occurs without acquiring the special opportunity information.
The regulatory means is described in feature F38, wherein the probability of the game ball entering the acquisition-compatible ball entry means is lower than the probability of the game ball entering the predetermined ball entry means. Gaming machine.

According to the feature F39, it is possible to enter the game ball in a predetermined game state, and the occurrence of the game ball is more than the predetermined ball entry means that triggers the transition to the special control state. The probability of entering a game ball is lower. As a result, it is possible to enhance the player's satisfaction with the transition to the special control state based on the entry of the game ball into the acquisition-compatible entry means in the predetermined gaming state.

Features F40. The acquisition correspondence notification is executed in the situation where the trigger entry means is in the ball entry ready state based on the acquisition of the special trigger information by the game ball entering the acquisition correspondence entry means. The gaming machine according to any one of features F37 to F39, characterized in that it includes a notification executing means (a function for executing the process of step S4413 in the main CPU 63, a display control device 82).

According to the feature F40, the acquisition correspondence notification is executed that the trigger entry means becomes ready to enter by the occurrence of the entry of the game ball into the acquisition correspondence entry means and the acquisition of the special opportunity information. It becomes possible to notify the player through. As a result, even though the game ball has entered the acquisition-compatible entry means and the opportunity entry means has become ready for entry, the game ball has entered the opportunity entry means without noticing it. It is possible to make it difficult for the event of losing the opportunity to enter the ball to occur.

Feature F41. The notification execution means executes the acquisition correspondence notification on condition that the special trigger information is acquired by the gaming ball entering the acquisition correspondence entry means in a situation other than the special control state. The gaming machine according to the feature F40, which is characterized by the above.

In the special control state, it is possible for the game ball to enter the special ball entry means, so it is highly possible that the player is conscious of the opportunity entry means being able to enter the ball, but the special control Since the game ball does not enter the special ball entry means in a predetermined game state that is not a state, there is a possibility that the player's awareness that the trigger ball entry means is in a ball-entry state is low. In this case, according to the feature F41, the acquisition correspondence notification is executed when the special trigger information is acquired by the game ball entering the acquisition corresponding entry means in a situation other than the special control state. It is possible to direct the player's consciousness to the state in which the ball can be entered. In addition, the acquisition response notification is executed by preventing the acquisition response notification from being executed in the special control state in which the player is likely to be aware that the trigger entry means is in the ball entry ready state. It is possible to prevent it from becoming annoying to the player.

Feature F42. The notification execution means receives the acquisition correspondence notification on condition that the special trigger information is acquired by the game ball entering the acquisition correspondence entry means in the situation where the special trigger information is not acquired. The gaming machine according to feature F40 or F41, characterized in that it is to be executed.

According to the feature F42, it is possible to execute the acquisition correspondence notification in a situation where the player's awareness that the trigger ball entry means is in the ball entry ready state is low.

Feature F43. The feature F37 is characterized in that the variable ball entry means, the special ball entry means, and the acquisition-compatible ball entry means are provided in the region where the game ball flows down when the launch operation is performed in a predetermined mode. The gaming machine according to any one of F42.

According to the feature F43, by continuing the firing operation according to a predetermined mode, the ball can be entered into the variable ball entry means, the game ball can be entered into the special entry means, and the acquisition-compatible entry means can be entered. It is possible to aim for the entry of a game ball.

Features F44. The trigger ball means is provided at a position where the gaming ball is more likely to reach the trigger ball means when the launch operation is performed in a specific mode than when the launch operation is performed in the predetermined mode. The gaming machine according to the feature F43, which is characterized in that it is used.

According to the feature F44, when the trigger ball entry means is in a state where the ball can enter in a situation other than the special control state, the game ball can be entered into the trigger ball entry means by performing a launch operation in a specific mode. It is possible to make it easier for spheres to occur.

Feature F45. An opportunity ball entry means (second operating port 34) that enables the game ball to enter based on the fact that the game ball has entered the special ball entry means.
Grant determination means (a function of executing the process of step S1405 in the main CPU 63) that executes grant determination based on the fact that a game ball has entered the trigger ball entry means, and
Based on the result of the grant determination being the first grant correspondence result, the game state is shifted to the special control state, and the gaming state after the end of the special control state is the gaming state before the start of the special control state. Means that can be in different gaming states (a function of executing the processes of steps S1904 and S1905 in the main CPU 63) and
Based on the result of the grant determination being the second grant correspondence result, the game state is shifted to the predetermined gaming state in which the special control by the special control means is executed, and the gaming state after the end of the predetermined gaming state is the said. A means for maintaining the game state before the predetermined game state is executed (a function of making a negative determination in step S1902 in the main CPU 63), and
Equipped with
The gaming machine according to any one of features F1 to F44, wherein the probability that the result of the grant determination is the result of the second grant correspondence is higher than the probability of the result of the first grant correspondence.

According to the feature F45, when the game ball enters the trigger ball entry means, not only the first grant correspondence result can be obtained, but also the second grant correspondence result can be obtained, and the probability that the second grant correspondence result is obtained is higher. It is higher than the probability that the first grant correspondence result will be obtained. As a result, by generating the entry of the game ball into the trigger entry means, it is possible to generate many opportunities for the variable entry means to be in the first state. In this case, the variable entry means is provided with the configuration of the above-mentioned feature F1 so that the game ball can enter the special entry means in the special control state. It is possible to create a situation in which there are many opportunities for the first state.

It should be noted that, with respect to the configuration of the features F1 to F45, the features A1 to A41, the features B1 to B20, the features C1 to C4, the features D1 to D10, the features E1 to E7, the features F1 to F45, the features G1 to G18, and the features H1 to H1 to One or a plurality of configurations of H8, features I1 to I11, features J1 to J9, and features K1 to K9 may be applied. This makes it possible to produce a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

<Characteristic G group>
Features G1. It is provided in the game area (game area PA) where the game ball flows down, and the first state where the game ball can be entered or the game ball is easy to enter and the game ball cannot be entered or the game ball is difficult to enter. Variable ball entry means provided so as to be switchable to each of the second states (special electric winning device 32 in the first to thirteenth and eighteenth embodiments, first special electric winning device 261 and second in the fifteenth embodiment). Special electric winning device 262) and
A special control means (a special electric opening setting process and a special electric closing setting process in the main CPU 63) for executing the special control for setting the variable ball entry means to the first state and then the second state is executed. Function) and
Special ball entry means (through gate 35 in the first to thirteenth and eighteenth embodiments, first through gate 263 and second through in the fifteenth embodiment) in which a game ball flowing down the game area can enter. Gate 264) and
An opportunity entry means (second operating port 34) that enables entry of a game ball based on the entry of the game ball into the special entry means.
Grant determination means (a function of executing the process of step S1405 in the main CPU 63) for executing grant determination based on the fact that a game ball has entered the trigger ball entry means, and
Based on the result of the grant determination being the first grant correspondence result, the special control state in which the special control is executed (opening / closing execution mode triggered by the big hit result) is shifted to the special control. Means that can change the gaming state after the end of the control state to a gaming state different from the gaming state before the start of the special control state (a function of executing the processes of steps S1904 and S1905 in the main CPU 63) and
A predetermined gaming state in which the special control by the special control means is executed based on the result of the grant determination being the second grant correspondence result (opening / closing execution mode triggered by the small hit result). The game state after the end of the predetermined game state is maintained in the game state before the predetermined game state is executed (a function of making a negative determination in step S1902 in the main CPU 63).
Equipped with
In the grant determination, the probability of the second grant correspondence result is higher than the probability of the first grant correspondence result.
A gaming machine characterized in that it is possible to enter a gaming ball into the special entry means under a predetermined situation.

According to the feature G1, when a game ball enters the trigger ball entry means, not only the first grant correspondence result can be obtained, but also the second grant correspondence result can be obtained, and the probability that the second grant correspondence result is obtained is higher. It is higher than the probability that the first grant correspondence result will be obtained. As a result, it is possible to generate an opportunity for the variable ball entry means to be in the first state by generating the entry of the game ball into the trigger entry means. In this case, it is possible to enter the special ball entry means in a predetermined situation, which causes an opportunity for the opportunity entry means to enter the ball. As a result, the player who expects the game ball to enter the trigger ball entry means expects the occurrence of a predetermined situation. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Feature G2. The game according to feature G1, wherein the frequency with which the trigger ball entry means becomes the ball entry capable state is constant regardless of the game state with respect to the entry of the game ball into the special ball entry means. Machine.

According to the feature G2, when the game ball enters the special ball entry means, the frequency at which the ball entry means becomes able to enter the ball is constant regardless of the game state, so that the special ball entry means can be used for the game. The expected value at which a state in which special control is executed after the ball enters does not change according to the gaming state. As a result, the processing configuration can be simplified as compared with the configuration in which the expected value is changed according to the game state, and the expected value can be easily managed. However, in such a configuration in which the expected value does not fluctuate according to the game state, it becomes difficult to give intonation to the game. On the other hand, since the configuration of the above-mentioned feature G1 is provided and the game ball can enter the special ball entry means in a predetermined situation, the game ball is intonation at the opportunity of the game ball to enter the special ball entry means. It becomes possible to give intonation to the game as a result.

Feature G3. A predetermined ball-entry means (first operating port 33) through which a game ball flowing down the game area can enter is provided.
The grant determination means executes the grant determination based on the fact that the game ball enters the trigger entry means, and executes the grant determination based on the game ball entering the predetermined ball entry means. death,
As a state in which the grant determination of the grant determination means is performed, a high probability state and a low probability state are set so that the probability of the first grant correspondence result being relatively high or low in the grant determination.
The gaming machine controls the gaming rotation execution means so that the gaming rotation operation is started based on the grant determination and the game rotation operation is terminated when the operation continuation period elapses. Time control means (function to execute special figure change start processing, special figure change process, and special figure determination process in the main CPU 63),
A period determining means for determining the operation continuation period (a function of executing the process of step S1414 in the main CPU 63) and
Equipped with
The period determination means is the game rotation operation triggered by the grant determination executed based on the entry of the game ball into the trigger entry means in the low probability state, and the result of the grant determination is the above. The grant determination executed based on the entry of the game ball into the predetermined ball entry means in the low probability state where the average period of the operation continuation period of the game rotation operation in the case where the first grant correspondence result is not obtained is determined. It is the same as, substantially the same as, or less than the average period of the operation continuation period of the game rotation operation when the result of the grant determination is not the first grant correspondence result in the game rotation operation as an opportunity. It is a configuration to make
The gaming machine according to feature G2, wherein the predetermined situation is different from the situation in which the grant determination is performed in the low probability state.

According to the feature G3, it is a game rotation operation triggered by the grant determination executed based on the entry of the game ball into the trigger entry means in the low probability state, and the result of the grant determination is the first grant correspondence result. The average period of the operation continuation period of the game rounding motion in the case where the above is not the case is the game rounding motion triggered by the grant determination executed based on the entry of the game ball into the predetermined ball entry means in the low probability state. The result of the grant determination is the same as, substantially the same as, or less than the average period of the operation continuation period of the game circulation operation when the result of the grant determination is not the first grant correspondence result. This makes it possible to prevent the digestibility of the former game-turning motion from becoming extremely worse than the digestibility of the latter game-turning motion. However, it is provided with the above-mentioned configuration and also has a configuration in which the frequency with which the trigger ball entry means is in a state where the ball can enter the special ball entry means is constant regardless of the game state, as in the feature G2. If so, it is assumed that the game is performed aiming at the entry of the game ball into the opportunity ball entry means in a low probability state. On the other hand, in a situation where the grant determination is made in a low probability state, it is impossible to enter the game ball into the special entry means. Therefore, in the low probability state, it is possible to play the game aiming at the entry of the game ball into the predetermined entry means.

Features G4. Features G1 to feature G1 to feature that the variable ball entry means, the special ball entry means, and the trigger ball entry means are provided in a region where the game ball flows down when the launch operation is performed in a predetermined mode. The gaming machine according to any one of G3.

According to the feature G4, by continuing the firing operation in a predetermined manner, the ball is entered into the variable ball entry means, the game ball is entered into the special entry means, and the game is entered into the opportunity entry means. It is possible to aim for the ball to enter.

Feature G5. The gaming machine according to any one of features G1 to G4, wherein the predetermined situation is a state in which the special control is executed.

According to the feature G5, by shifting to the state in which the special control is executed, not only the ball can be entered into the variable ball entry means or the ball can be easily entered, but also the game to the special ball entry means can be entered. It is possible to enter the ball. As a result, it is possible to increase the profit of shifting to the state in which the special control is executed, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Feature G6. The gaming machine according to feature G5, characterized in that the gaming ball can be entered into the special entry means when a predetermined condition is satisfied in a state where the special control is executed.

According to the feature G6, even if the state shifts to the state where the special control is executed, the game ball does not enter the special ball entry means unless the predetermined condition is satisfied. As a result, the player expects that a predetermined condition is satisfied separately from the fact that the game ball enters the variable ball entry means in the state where the special control is executed, and the game in the state where the special control is executed. It will be possible to improve the interest of the.

Feature G7. The gaming machine according to feature G5 or G6, wherein the ease of entering a gaming ball into the special entry means differs between the special control state and the predetermined gaming state.

According to the feature G7, the ease of entering the game ball into the special ball entry means differs between the special control state and the predetermined game state, so that the game is expected to enter the special ball entry means. The person expects the occurrence of a state in which the entry of the game ball into the special entry means is likely to occur. This makes it possible to improve the interest of the game.

Features G8. When the variable ball entry means switches from one of the first state and the second state to the other, the game ball can enter the special ball entry means.
The gaming machine according to feature G7, wherein the number of times the special control is executed differs between the special control state and the predetermined gaming state.

According to the feature G8, when the variable ball entry means switches from one of the first state and the second state to the other, the game ball can enter the special ball entry means. It is possible to increase the player's attention to the state switching timing. Therefore, it is possible to diversify the objects that the player should pay attention to in the state where the special control is executed, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game in the state where the special control is executed.

In this case, the number of times the above-mentioned state is switched in the variable ball entry means is different between the special control state and the predetermined gaming state. As a result, the ease of entering the game ball into the special ball entry means differs between the special control state and the predetermined game state, and the player who expects the game ball to enter the special ball entry means is special. It is expected that the execution state of the special control in which the game ball is likely to enter the ball entry means will be generated. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Feature G9. The first correspondence state is set and the game ball flowing down from the upstream side is placed on the game ball to prevent the game ball from flowing down in a predetermined direction, and the second correspondence state is set so that the game ball is in the predetermined direction. It has a displacement part (guide plate part 214) that allows it to flow down to
In the special ball entry means, when the displacement portion is switched from the first corresponding state to the second corresponding state while the gaming ball is mounted on the displacement portion, the gaming ball flows down in the predetermined direction. The gaming machine according to any one of the features G1 to G8, which is provided at a position where the gaming ball can flow in.

According to the feature G9, when the displacement portion is switched from the first correspondence state to the second correspondence state, the game ball mounted on the displacement portion can enter the special ball entry means. As a result, it becomes possible to pay attention to whether or not the displacement portion switches from the first corresponding state to the second corresponding state while the game ball is placed on the displacement portion, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Feature G10. The displacement portion is formed so that the game ball placed on the displacement portion flows down in a specific direction along the displacement portion in the first corresponding state.
The special ball entry means corresponds to the case where the displacement portion is switched from the first corresponding state to the second corresponding state in a state where the gaming ball is placed in a predetermined range which is a part of the displacement portion. The gaming machine according to feature G9, characterized in that the gaming ball is provided at a position where the gaming ball can flow down in the predetermined direction so that the gaming ball can flow in.

According to the feature G10, in order for the game ball to enter the special ball entry means, not only the game ball is placed on the displacement portion in the first corresponding state, but also the game on which the game ball is placed. It is necessary for the displacement portion to switch from the first corresponding state to the second corresponding state at the exquisite timing when the sphere exists in a predetermined range. As a result, the player pays attention to the relationship between the position of the game ball on the displacement portion and the switching timing of the state of the displacement portion, and it becomes possible to improve the interest of the game.

Feature G11. On the upstream side of the displacement portion in the flow direction of the game ball, a means (guide nail group 241) for guiding the game ball flowing down the game region toward a specific range of the displacement portion is provided.
The gaming machine according to feature G10, wherein the predetermined range exists on the side in the specific direction with respect to the specific range.

According to the feature G11, the predetermined range that allows the ball to enter the special ball entry means in the displacement portion is on the displacement portion rather than the specific range in which the game ball first reaches in the displacement portion. It exists on the front side of the game ball in the flow direction. As a result, in order for the game ball to enter the special ball entry means, the displacement part changes from the first correspondence state to the second correspondence at an exquisite timing while the game ball is flowing down on the displacement part. It is necessary to switch to the state. Therefore, the player pays attention to the movement of the game ball on the displacement portion, and it becomes possible to improve the interest of the game.

Feature G12. The target ball entry means, which is either the variable ball entry means or another ball entry means different from the variable ball entry means,
The entry section where game balls can enter (1st big prize opening 265, 2nd big winning opening 266),
A guided state in which a game ball flowing down from the upstream side can be placed and the game ball on which the game ball is placed can be guided to the entry portion, and a game ball flowing down from the upstream side is in front. Guiding means (first guide plate 271, second guide plate 281) that are switchable to each of the non-induction states that do not guide to the entry ball portion, and
Equipped with
When the guiding means is in the guiding state, the special ball is placed at a position where the game ball mounted on the guiding means and flowing down to a different area from the ball entry portion can enter. The gaming machine according to any one of features G1 to G11, characterized in that means are provided.

According to the feature G12, when the guiding means is in the guiding state, the game ball mounted on the guiding means is guided to either the entry portion of the target entry means or the special entry means. As a result, it is possible to increase the player's attention to the game ball mounted on the guiding means, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Feature G13. Means (first guide nail group 267, second guide nails 267, second guide nails) for guiding the game ball flowing down the game region toward the guidance start range of the guidance means on the upstream side in the flow direction of the game ball from the guidance means. With group 268)
The guiding means is formed so that the game ball mounted on the guiding means flows down along the guiding means in a predetermined guiding direction in the guiding state.
The gaming machine according to feature G12, wherein the ball entry portion and the separate region are present on the side of the predetermined guidance direction with respect to the guidance start range.

According to the feature G13, both the ball-entry portion and another region that allows the ball to enter the special ball-entry means are in the guidance means rather than the guidance start range in which the game ball first reaches in the guidance means. It exists on the front side of the game ball in the flow direction. This makes it possible to draw the player's attention to the appearance of the game ball flowing down in the guiding means.

Feature G14. The gaming machine according to feature G13, wherein the separate region exists on the side in the predetermined guidance direction with respect to the ball entry portion.

According to the feature G14, a game ball that is placed on the guiding means in the guided state but has passed without entering the ball entering portion will enter the special ball entering means. As a result, the player's sense of disadvantage that the game ball placed on the guiding means did not enter the ball entry portion is changed to a sense of benefit that the ball enters the special entry means. It becomes possible.

Feature G15. As the target ball entry means, a first target ball entry means (first special electric winning device 261) and a second target ball entry means (second special electric winning device 262) are provided.
As the special ball entry means, a first special ball entry means (first through gate 263) and a second special ball entry means (second through gate 264) are provided.
The first guiding means (first guiding plate 271), which is the guiding means of the first target ball entering means, is a game ball mounted on the first guiding means when the first guiding means (first guiding plate 271) is in the guiding state. The first special ball entry means is provided at a position where a game ball that has flowed down into a first different area different from the first ball entry section, which is the ball entry section of the target ball entry means, can enter.
The second guiding means (second guiding plate 281), which is the guiding means of the second target ball entering means, is a gaming ball mounted on the second guiding means when the second guiding means (second guiding plate 281) is in the guiding state. The second special ball entry means is provided at a position where a gaming ball that has flowed down into a second separate area different from the second ball entry section, which is the ball entry section of the target ball entry means, can enter. The gaming machine according to any one of the features G12 to G14.

According to the feature G15, there is a combination of the first target ball entry means and the first special ball entry means and a combination of the second target ball entry means and the second special ball entry means. As a result, by differentiating the types of combinations for which the guidance control is executed in the state where the guidance control is executed, the ball entry ratios of the game balls to the target ball entry means and the special entry means are different. Is possible.

Feature G16. The probability that the gaming ball mounted on the first guiding means in the guided state will enter the first special ball entering means and the game ball mounted on the second guiding means in the guided state are The gaming machine according to feature G15, wherein the probability of entering the second special ball entry means is different.

According to the feature G16, it is possible to make the probability of entering the game ball into the special entry means different by differently different types of combinations for which the guidance control is executed in the state where the guidance control is executed. .. This makes it possible to increase the player's attention to the execution target of the guidance control.

Feature G17. The gaming machine according to feature G15 or G16, wherein the second special ball entry means is provided on the downstream side in the flow direction of the game ball with respect to the first special ball entry means.

According to the feature G17, since the second special ball entry means is provided on the downstream side in the flow direction of the game ball with respect to the first special ball entry means, the first target ball entry means is the execution target of the special control. In that case, not only the game ball can enter the first special ball entry means, but also the game ball can enter the second special ball entry means. Therefore, the player expects that the first target ball entry means becomes the execution target of the guidance control.

Feature G18. It is characterized in that the same privilege is given regardless of whether the game ball enters the first special ball entry means or the game ball enters the second special ball entry means. The gaming machine according to any one of the features G15 to G17.

According to the feature G18, the same privilege is given regardless of whether the game ball enters the first special entry means or the second special entry means. Regardless of which of the first target ball entry means and the second target ball entry means is the execution target of the guidance control, it is possible to suppress the disadvantageous feeling felt by the player.

In addition, with respect to the composition of the features G1 to G18, the features A1 to A41, the features B1 to B20, the features C1 to C4, the features D1 to D10, the features E1 to E7, the features F1 to F45, the features G1 to G18, and the features H1 to H1 to One or a plurality of configurations of H8, features I1 to I11, features J1 to J9, and features K1 to K9 may be applied. This makes it possible to produce a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

<Characteristic H group>
Features H1. The first correspondence state is set and the game ball flowing down from the upstream side is placed on the game ball to prevent the game ball from flowing down in a predetermined direction, and the second correspondence state is set so that the game ball is in the predetermined direction. Displacement part (guide plate part 214) that allows it to flow down to
When the displacement portion is switched from the first corresponding state to the second corresponding state in the state where the game ball is placed on the displacement portion, the game ball flows down in the predetermined direction and the game ball flows in. Special entry means (through gate 35 in the first to thirteenth and eighteenth embodiments, first special entry port 251 and second special entry port in the fourteenth embodiment) provided at a position where the displacement is possible. 252, in the fifteenth embodiment, the first through gate 263 and the second through gate 264)
A gaming machine characterized by being equipped with.

According to the feature H1, when the displacement portion is switched from the first corresponding state to the second corresponding state, the game ball mounted on the displacement portion can enter the special ball entry means. As a result, the player pays attention to whether or not the displacement portion switches from the first correspondence state to the second correspondence state while the game ball is placed on the displacement portion, and aims to improve the interest of the game. Is possible.

Feature H2. The displacement portion is formed so that the game ball placed on the displacement portion flows down in a specific direction along the displacement portion in the first corresponding state.
The special ball entry means corresponds to the case where the displacement portion is switched from the first corresponding state to the second corresponding state in a state where the gaming ball is placed in a predetermined range which is a part of the displacement portion. The gaming machine according to feature H1, wherein the gaming ball is provided at a position where the gaming ball can flow down in the predetermined direction so that the gaming ball can flow in.

According to the feature H2, in order for the game ball to enter the special ball entry means, not only the game ball is placed on the displacement portion in the first corresponding state, but also the game on which the game ball is placed. It is necessary for the displacement portion to switch from the first corresponding state to the second corresponding state at the exquisite timing when the sphere exists in a predetermined range. As a result, the player pays attention to the relationship between the position of the game ball on the displacement portion and the switching timing of the state of the displacement portion, and it becomes possible to improve the interest of the game.

Feature H3. On the upstream side of the displacement portion in the flow direction of the game ball, a means (guide nail group 241) for guiding the game ball flowing down the game area toward a specific range of the displacement portion is provided.
The gaming machine according to feature H2, wherein the predetermined range exists on the side in the specific direction with respect to the specific range.

According to the feature H3, the predetermined range, which is the range in which the ball can enter the special ball entry means in the displacement section, is on the displacement section rather than the specific range in which the game ball first reaches in the displacement section. It exists on the front side of the game ball in the flow direction. As a result, in order for the game ball to enter the special ball entry means, the displacement part changes from the first correspondence state to the second correspondence at an exquisite timing while the game ball is flowing down on the displacement part. It is necessary to switch to the state. Therefore, the player pays attention to the movement of the game ball on the displacement portion, and it becomes possible to improve the interest of the game.

Features H4. The gaming machine according to feature H3, wherein the predetermined ball entry portion (entrance portion 45b) is present on the side in the specific direction with respect to the predetermined range.

According to the feature H4, the predetermined ball entry portion exists on the displacement portion on the front side in the flow direction of the game ball from the predetermined range which is the range in which the ball can enter the special ball entry means in the displacement portion. is doing. As a result, the game ball that is on the displacement portion but has not reached the predetermined entry portion will enter the special entry means. Therefore, the player feels disadvantageous that the game ball placed on the displacement portion does not enter the predetermined entry portion, and conversely, the benefit feeling that the ball enters the special entry means. It becomes possible to change to.

Feature H5. In the predetermined range, when the game balls are supplied to the specific range in a predetermined firing cycle, the game balls in the next firing order exist at the timing when one game ball reaches the predetermined entry portion. The gaming machine according to feature H4, which is characterized in that it is set within a certain range.

According to the feature H5, there is a high possibility that the game ball exists in the predetermined range of the displacement portion at the timing when the game ball enters the predetermined entry portion and the displacement portion switches to the second corresponding state. .. Therefore, when the displacement portion changes from the first corresponding state to the second corresponding state, it is possible to increase the possibility that the game ball enters the special ball entry means.

Feature H6. As the special entry means, a first special entry means (first special entry port 251) and a second special entry means (second special entry port 252) are provided.
The gaming machine includes means for giving a first profit when a gaming ball enters the first special entry means (a function of executing the process of step S3902 in the main CPU 63).
A means for giving a second profit when a game ball enters the second special ball entry means (a function of executing the process of step S3904 in the main CPU 63) and
Equipped with
The first special ball entry means is such that the displacement portion is changed from the first corresponding state to the first in a state where the game ball is placed in the first predetermined range (first range X1) which is a partial range of the displacement portion. 2 It is provided at a position where the game ball can flow in by flowing down in the predetermined direction when the state is switched to the corresponding state.
In the second special ball-entry means, when the gaming ball is placed in a second predetermined range (second range X2) which is a partial range of the displacement portion, the displacement portion is changed from the first corresponding state to the first. 2 To any one of the features H1 to H5, which is provided at a position where the game ball can flow in in the predetermined direction when the game ball is switched to the corresponding state. The described gaming machine.

According to the feature H6, when the game ball is placed on the displacement portion in the first corresponding state, the displacement occurs in a situation where the ball is in a range that allows the ball to enter the special ball entry means having higher profit. With the expectation that the portion will switch from the first corresponding state to the second corresponding state, attention will be paid to the position of the game ball resting on the displacement portion.

Feature H7. The displacement portion is formed so that the game ball placed on the displacement portion flows down in a specific direction along the displacement portion in the first corresponding state.
It is more advantageous for the player that the game ball enters the first special entry means than the game ball enters the second special entry means.
On the upstream side of the displacement portion in the flow direction of the game ball, a means (guide nail group 241) for guiding the game ball flowing down the game area toward a specific range of the displacement portion is provided.
The second predetermined range exists on the side in the specific direction with respect to the specific range.
The first predetermined range exists on the side in the specific direction with respect to the second predetermined range.
The gaming machine according to feature H6, wherein the predetermined ball entry portion exists on the side in the specific direction with respect to the first predetermined range.

According to the feature H7, the first predetermined range, which is the range in which the ball can enter the first special ball entry means in the displacement portion, is the range in which the ball can enter the second special ball entry means in the displacement portion. The predetermined ball is located on the front side in the flow direction of the game ball on the displacement portion from a certain second predetermined range, and the predetermined entry portion is on the front side in the flow direction of the game ball on the displacement portion from the first predetermined range. Exists in. Then, it is more advantageous for the player that the game ball enters the first special entry means than the game ball enters the second special entry means. Then, the game ball existing at a position closer to the predetermined ball entry portion on the displacement portion is easier to enter into the first special ball entry means which is advantageous for the player, so that the predetermined ball entry portion is unfortunately It is possible to increase the profit for the player as the disadvantageous feeling that the game ball does not enter becomes stronger.

Feature H8. The gaming machine according to any one of features H1 to H7, wherein a plurality of types of operation modes of the displacement portion are set.

According to the feature H8, since a plurality of types of operation modes of the displacement portion are set, there are a plurality of types of predetermined situations in which the frequency of entering the special ball entry means is different.

For the configurations of features H1 to H8, features A1 to A41, features B1 to B20, features C1 to C4, features D1 to D10, features E1 to E7, features F1 to F45, features G1 to G18, and features H1 to One or a plurality of configurations of H8, features I1 to I11, features J1 to J9, and features K1 to K9 may be applied. This makes it possible to produce a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

<Characteristic I group>
Features I1. It is provided in the game area (game area PA) where the game ball flows down, and the first state where the game ball can be entered or the game ball is easy to enter and the game ball cannot be entered or the game ball is difficult to enter. Variable ball entry means provided so as to be switchable to each of the second states (special electric winning device 32 in the first to 14th and 18th embodiments, first special electric winning device 261 and second in the fifteenth embodiment). Special electric winning device 262) and
A special control means (a special electric opening setting process and a special electric closing setting process in the main CPU 63) for executing the special control for setting the variable ball entry means to the first state and then the second state is executed. Function) and
A transition means for shifting the game state to the special control state (open / close execution mode) in which the special control is executed (a function of executing the process during special figure determination in the main CPU 63), and
In a predetermined gaming state other than the special control state, the entry of the game ball is restricted, and the entry of the game ball is possible in the special control state (first special entry openings 251 and second). Special entrance 252) and
The number of game balls that can be used by the player is increased based on the fact that the game ball has entered the variable ball entry means, and the player can use the game ball based on the fact that the game ball has entered the special ball entry means. A means for increasing the number of game balls (a function of executing the processes of steps S3902 and S3904 in the main CPU 63) and
A gaming machine characterized by being equipped with.

According to the feature I1, not only is it possible or easier for the game ball to enter the variable ball entry means by shifting the game state to the special control state, but also the game ball to the special ball entry means. It is possible to enter the ball. As a result, it is possible to increase the profit of shifting the game state to the special control state, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

In this case, the number of game balls that can be used by the player increases when the game ball enters the variable ball entry means, and the player also uses the game ball when the game ball enters the special ball entry means. The number of possible game balls increases. By providing the above configuration, the game state shifts to the special control state, which not only enables or facilitates the entry of the game ball into the variable ball entry means, but also makes it easier to enter the special ball. It is possible to enter a game ball into the means. Therefore, it is possible to increase the amount of increase in the number of game balls that can be used by the player in the special control state, and it is possible to increase the advantage in the special control state.

Feature I2. The special ball entry means is on the downstream side of the game area in the flow direction of the game ball with respect to the variable ball entry means, and the variable ball entry means is from one of the first state and the second state to the other. The gaming machine according to feature I1, wherein the gaming machine is provided at a position where the gaming ball can flow in at the timing of switching to.

According to the feature I2, when the variable ball entry means switches from one of the first state and the second state to the other, the game ball that did not enter the variable ball entry means enters the special ball entry means. It will be possible. As a result, the game ball leaked as the entry target of the variable entry means enters the special entry means, and the game ball enters the special entry means, so that the number of usable game balls increases. , It is possible to suppress the disadvantageous feeling of the player to the occurrence of the game ball leaked from the ball entry target of the variable ball entry means.

Feature I3. In the variable ball entry means, a game ball in which the variable ball entry means is in the first corresponding state in one of the first state and the second state and has flowed down from the upstream side of the variable ball entry means is mounted. This state prevents the game ball from flowing down in a predetermined direction, and the variable entry means enters the second corresponding state in the other state of the first state and the second state. It has a displacement portion (guide plate portion 214) that allows the game ball to flow down in the predetermined direction.
In the special ball entry means, when the displacement portion is switched from the first corresponding state to the second corresponding state while the gaming ball is mounted on the displacement portion, the gaming ball flows down in the predetermined direction. The gaming machine according to feature I1 or I2, which is provided at a position where the gaming ball can flow in.

According to the feature I3, when the displacement portion is switched from the first correspondence state to the second correspondence state, the game ball mounted on the displacement portion can enter the special ball entry means. As a result, in the special control state, the player not only determines whether or not the game ball enters the variable ball entry means, but also the displacement portion first corresponds to the state in which the game ball is placed on the displacement portion. It will be possible to pay attention to whether or not the state is switched to the second corresponding state, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game in the special control state.

Feature I4. The gaming machine according to feature I3, wherein the one state is the first state of the variable ball entry means, and the other state is the second state of the variable ball entry means.

According to the feature I4, the opportunity for the game ball to enter the special ball entry means occurs at the timing when the variable ball entry means switches from the first state to the second state. As a result, it is possible to increase the attention of the player not only when the variable ball entry means is in the first state but also when the variable ball entry means is switched to the second state.

Feature I5. The displacement portion is formed so that the game ball placed on the displacement portion flows down in a specific direction along the displacement portion in the first corresponding state.
The special ball entry means corresponds to the case where the displacement portion is switched from the first corresponding state to the second corresponding state in a state where the gaming ball is placed in a predetermined range which is a part of the displacement portion. The gaming machine according to feature I3 or I4, wherein the gaming ball is provided at a position where the gaming ball can flow down in the predetermined direction so that the gaming ball can flow in.

According to the feature I5, in order for the game ball to enter the special ball entry means, not only the game ball is placed on the displacement portion in the first corresponding state, but also the game on which the game ball is placed. It is necessary for the displacement portion to switch from the first corresponding state to the second corresponding state at the exquisite timing when the sphere exists in a predetermined range. As a result, the player pays attention to the relationship between the position of the game ball on the displacement portion and the switching timing of the state of the displacement portion, and it becomes possible to improve the interest of the game in the special control state.

Feature I6. On the upstream side of the displacement portion in the flow direction of the game ball, a means (guide nail group 241) for guiding the game ball flowing down the game region toward a specific range of the displacement portion is provided.
The gaming machine according to feature I5, wherein the predetermined range exists on the side in the specific direction with respect to the specific range.

According to the feature I6, the predetermined range that allows the ball to enter the special ball entry means in the displacement portion is on the displacement portion rather than the specific range in which the game ball first reaches in the displacement portion. It exists on the front side of the game ball in the flow direction. As a result, in order for the game ball to enter the special ball entry means, the displacement part changes from the first correspondence state to the second correspondence at an exquisite timing while the game ball is flowing down on the displacement part. It is necessary to switch to the state. Therefore, the player pays attention to the movement of the game ball on the displacement portion, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game in the special control state.

Feature I7. The one state is the first state of the variable ball entry means, and the other state is the second state of the variable ball entry means.
The gaming machine according to feature I6, wherein the ball entry portion (entrance portion 45b) of the variable ball entry means exists on the side in the specific direction with respect to the predetermined range.

According to the feature I7, the opportunity for the game ball to enter the special ball entry means occurs at the timing when the variable ball entry means switches from the first state to the second state. As a result, it is possible to increase the attention of the player not only when the variable ball entry means is in the first state but also when the variable ball entry means is switched to the second state.

In this case, the ball entry portion of the variable ball entry means is located on the displacement portion on the front side of the game ball in the flow direction, rather than the predetermined range which is the range in which the ball can enter the special ball entry means in the displacement portion. Existing. As a result, the game ball that is on the displacement portion but has not reached the entry portion of the variable entry means will enter the special entry means. Therefore, the disadvantage of the player that the game ball placed on the displacement portion did not enter the variable ball entry means, and conversely, the benefit of the ball entering the special ball entry means. It will be possible to change.

Feature I8. The predetermined range is a range in which when the game balls are supplied to the specific range in a predetermined firing cycle, the game balls in the next firing order exist at the timing when one game ball reaches the entry portion. The gaming machine according to feature I7, which is characterized in that it is set to.

According to the feature I8, there is a possibility that the game ball exists in a predetermined range of the displacement portion at the timing when the game ball enters the entry portion of the variable entry means and the displacement portion switches to the second corresponding state. Will be higher. Therefore, when the displacement portion changes from the first corresponding state to the second corresponding state, it is possible to increase the possibility that the game ball enters the special ball entry means.

Feature I9. As the special entry means, a first special entry means (first special entry port 251) and a second special entry means (second special entry port 252) are provided.
The gaming machine includes means for giving a first profit when a gaming ball enters the first special entry means (a function of executing the process of step S3902 in the main CPU 63).
A means for giving a second profit when a game ball enters the second special ball entry means (a function of executing the process of step S3904 in the main CPU 63) and
Equipped with
When the first condition is satisfied in the special control state, the game ball can enter the first special ball entry means.
The gaming machine according to any one of features I1 to I8, wherein the gaming ball can enter the second special entry means when the second condition is satisfied in the special control state.

According to the feature I9, the special entry means to be entered is the first special entry means and the second special entry means depending on whether the condition satisfied in the special control state is the first condition or the second condition. It will be different with. Then, the profit given when the game ball enters the first special entry means and the case where the game ball enters the second special entry means are different. As a result, the player not only expects that either the first condition or the second condition is satisfied in the special control state, but also enables the player to enter the game ball into the more profitable special entry means. It is expected that the conditions to be satisfied will be satisfied. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game in the special control state.

Feature I10. In the variable ball entry means, a game ball in which the variable ball entry means is in the first corresponding state in one of the first state and the second state and has flowed down from the upstream side of the variable ball entry means is mounted. This state prevents the game ball from flowing down in a predetermined direction, and the variable entry means enters the second corresponding state in the other state of the first state and the second state. It has a displacement portion (guide plate portion 214) that allows the game ball to flow down in the predetermined direction.
The displacement portion is formed so that the game ball placed on the displacement portion flows down in a specific direction along the displacement portion in the first corresponding state.
The first special ball entry means is such that the displacement portion is changed from the first corresponding state to the first in a state where the game ball is placed in the first predetermined range (first range X1) which is a partial range of the displacement portion. 2 It is provided at a position where the game ball can flow in by flowing down in the predetermined direction when the state is switched to the corresponding state.
In the second special ball-entry means, when the gaming ball is placed in the second predetermined range (second range X2) which is a part of the displacement portion, the displacement portion is changed from the first corresponding state to the first. 2. The gaming machine according to feature I9, characterized in that the gaming ball is provided at a position where the gaming ball can flow in in the predetermined direction when the gaming ball is switched to the corresponding state.

According to the feature I10, when the game ball is placed on the displacement portion in the first corresponding state, the displacement occurs in a situation where the ball is in a range that allows the ball to enter the special ball entry means having higher profit. With the expectation that the portion will switch from the first corresponding state to the second corresponding state, attention will be paid to the position of the game ball resting on the displacement portion.

Feature I11. The one state is the first state of the variable ball entry means, and the other state is the second state of the variable ball entry means.
It is more advantageous for the player that the game ball enters the first special entry means than the game ball enters the second special entry means.
On the upstream side of the displacement portion in the flow direction of the game ball, a means (guide nail group 241) for guiding the game ball flowing down the game region toward a specific range of the displacement portion is provided.
The second predetermined range exists on the side in the specific direction with respect to the specific range.
The first predetermined range exists on the side in the specific direction with respect to the second predetermined range.
The gaming machine according to feature I10, wherein the ball entry portion of the variable ball entry means exists on the side in the specific direction with respect to the first predetermined range.

According to the feature I11, the ball entering the special ball entering means is triggered at the timing when the variable ball entering means is switched from the first state to the second state. As a result, it is possible to increase the attention of the player not only when the variable ball entry means is in the first state but also when the variable ball entry means is switched to the second state.

In this case, the first predetermined range, which is the range in which the ball can enter the first special ball entry means in the displacement portion, is the range in which the ball can enter the second special ball entry means in the displacement portion. 2 It exists on the front side of the game ball in the flow direction on the displacement portion from the predetermined range, and the ball entry portion of the variable ball entry means is ahead of the first predetermined range in the flow direction of the game ball on the displacement portion. It exists on the side. Then, it is more advantageous for the player that the game ball enters the first special entry means than the game ball enters the second special entry means. Then, the game ball existing at a position closer to the entry portion of the variable entry means on the displacement portion is easier to enter into the first special entry means which is advantageous for the player, and thus the variable entry means. It is possible to increase the profit for the player as the disadvantageous feeling that the game ball did not enter the ball entry part becomes stronger.

For the configurations of features I1 to I11, features A1 to A41, features B1 to B20, features C1 to C4, features D1 to D10, features E1 to E7, features F1 to F45, features G1 to G18, and features H1 to One or a plurality of configurations of H8, features I1 to I11, features J1 to J9, and features K1 to K9 may be applied. This makes it possible to produce a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

<Characteristic J group>
Features J1. It is provided in the game area (game area PA) where the game ball flows down, and the first state where the game ball can be entered or the game ball is easy to enter and the game ball cannot be entered or the game ball is difficult to enter. Variable ball entry means provided so as to be switchable to each of the second states (special electric winning device 32 in the first to 14th and 18th embodiments, first special electric winning device 261 and second in the fifteenth embodiment). Special electric winning device 262) and
After the variable ball entry means is set to the first state, the special control means for executing the special control for setting the second state (open setting process for special electric power and closing setting process for special electric power in the main CPU 63 is executed. Function) and
A transition means for shifting the game state to the special control state (open / close execution mode) in which the special control is executed (a function of executing the process during special figure determination in the main CPU 63), and
Special entry means (first to thirteenth, eighteenth embodiments) in which entry of a game ball is restricted in a predetermined gaming state and entry of a game ball is possible in a game state other than the predetermined gaming state. Then, the through gate 35, the first special entry port 251 and the second special entry port 252 in the fourteenth embodiment, the first through gate 263 and the second through gate 264 in the fifteenth embodiment, and so on.
An acquisition-compatible ball entry means (sudden gate 311) capable of entering a game ball at least in the predetermined game state, and
A game ball can be entered based on the fact that the game ball has entered the special ball entry means, and the game ball can be entered based on the game ball entering the acquisition-compatible entry means. When the ball can be entered, the ball entry means (second operating port 34) and the ball entry means (second actuating port 34) can be entered.
Equipped with
A gaming machine characterized in that a transition to the special control state occurs based on the entry of a gaming ball into the opportunity entry means.

According to the feature J1, it is possible to enter the ball into the special ball-entry means that causes the trigger-in-ball means to be in the ball-entry state in a game state other than the predetermined game state. As a result, the player who expects the ball to enter the triggering ball means expects the occurrence of a gaming state that is not a predetermined gaming state. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

In this case, even in a predetermined gaming state, the trigger entry means can enter the ball based on the entry of the game ball into the acquisition-compatible entry means. Then, a transition to a special control state occurs based on the fact that the game ball has entered the ball entry means that has become capable of entering the ball. As a result, the trigger ball entry means can enter the ball not only in the game state other than the predetermined game state but also in the predetermined game state, and a special control state is generated based on the entry of the game ball into the trigger ball entry means. It is possible to create a situation where

Feature J2. The gaming machine according to feature J1, wherein the special control state is included in a gaming state that is not the predetermined gaming state.

According to the feature J2, when the game state shifts to the special control state, not only the game ball can be entered or easily entered into the variable ball entry means, but also the game ball to the special entry means can be entered. It is possible to enter the ball. As a result, it is possible to increase the profit of shifting the game state to the special control state, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Feature J3. A regulatory means (restriction) for ensuring that the probability of a game ball entering the acquisition-compatible ball entry means is lower than the probability of the game ball entering the special ball entry means in a game state other than the predetermined gaming state. The gaming machine according to feature J1 or J2, characterized in that it is provided with a nail 312).

According to the feature J3, it is possible to suppress the probability that the transition to the special control state occurs based on the entry of the game ball into the acquisition-compatible entry means in the predetermined gaming state. As a result, it is possible to enhance the player's satisfaction with the transition to the special control state based on the entry of the game ball into the acquisition-compatible entry means in the predetermined gaming state.

Features J4. A predetermined ball entry means (first operating port 33) that enables entry of a game ball at least in the predetermined gaming state is provided.
A transition to the special control state occurs based on the fact that the game ball has entered the predetermined ball entry means.
The regulatory means is described in feature J3, wherein the probability of the game ball entering the acquisition-compatible ball entry means is lower than the probability of the game ball entering the predetermined ball entry means. Gaming machine.

According to the feature J4, the acquisition-compatible ball entry means is more than the predetermined ball entry means in which the game ball can be entered in the predetermined game state and the occurrence of the game ball entry triggers the transition to the special control state. Has a lower probability of entering a game ball. As a result, it is possible to enhance the player's satisfaction with the transition to the special control state based on the entry of the game ball into the acquisition-compatible entry means in the predetermined gaming state.

Feature J5. Notification executing means (main side CPU 63) for executing acquisition correspondence notification in a situation where the trigger entry means is in the ball entry ready state based on the fact that the game ball has entered the acquisition correspondence entry means. The gaming machine according to any one of features J1 to J4, characterized in that the display control device 82) has a function of executing the process of step S4413 in the above.

According to the feature J5, it is possible to notify the player through the execution of the acquisition correspondence notification that the ball is entered into the acquisition corresponding entry means and the trigger entry means is ready to enter. Will be. As a result, even though the game ball has entered the acquisition-compatible entry means and the opportunity entry means has become ready for entry, the game ball has entered the opportunity entry means without noticing it. It is possible to make it difficult for the event of losing the opportunity to enter the ball to occur.

Features J6. The notification executing means is described in feature J5, characterized in that the acquisition correspondence notification is executed on condition that the game ball has entered the acquisition correspondence entry means in the predetermined gaming state. Gaming machine.

In a game state that is not a predetermined game state, it is possible for the game ball to enter the special ball entry means, so there is a possibility that the player's consciousness is directed to the opportunity ball entry means being able to enter the ball. Although it is high, there is a possibility that the player's consciousness that the trigger entry means is in a state where the ball can enter is low because the entry of the game ball into the special entry means does not occur in the predetermined gaming state. In this case, according to the feature J6, since the acquisition correspondence notification is executed on condition that the game ball has entered the acquisition-corresponding ball-entry means in the predetermined game state, the trigger-in-ball means can enter the ball. It is possible to direct the player's consciousness to becoming. In addition, it is highly likely that the player's consciousness is directed to the fact that the trigger ball entry means is in the ball entry state. The acquisition response notification is not executed in the game state that is not the predetermined game state. It is possible to prevent the execution of the response notification from becoming annoying to the player.

Feature J7. The special trigger information is acquired based on the fact that the game ball has entered the special entry means, and the special opportunity information is acquired based on the entry of the game ball into the acquisition-compatible entry means. ,
The trigger ball entry means is configured to be in the ball entry ready state based on the acquisition of the special trigger information.
The notification execution means receives the acquisition correspondence notification on condition that the special trigger information is acquired by the gaming ball entering the acquisition correspondence entry means in the situation where the special trigger information is not acquired. The gaming machine according to feature J5 or J6, characterized in that it is to be executed.

According to the feature J7, it is possible to execute the acquisition correspondence notification in a situation where the player's awareness that the trigger ball entry means is in the ball entry ready state is low.

Features J8. Feature J1 characterized in that the variable ball entry means, the special ball entry means, and the acquisition-compatible ball entry means are provided in the region where the game ball flows down when the launch operation is performed in a predetermined mode. The gaming machine according to any one of J7.

According to the feature J8, by continuing the firing operation in a predetermined manner, the ball can be entered into the variable ball entry means, the game ball can be entered into the special entry means, and the acquisition-compatible entry means can be entered. It is possible to aim for the entry of a game ball.

Features J9. The trigger ball means is provided at a position where the gaming ball is more likely to reach the trigger ball means when the launch operation is performed in a specific mode than when the launch operation is performed in the predetermined mode. The gaming machine according to the feature J8, which is characterized in that it is used.

According to the feature J9, when the trigger ball entry means is in a state where the ball can enter in a predetermined game state, the game ball can enter the trigger ball entry means by performing a launch operation in a specific mode. It is possible to make it more likely to occur.

For the configurations of features J1 to J9, features A1 to A41, features B1 to B20, features C1 to C4, features D1 to D10, features E1 to E7, features F1 to F45, features G1 to G18, and features H1 to One or a plurality of configurations of H8, features I1 to I11, features J1 to J9, and features K1 to K9 may be applied. This makes it possible to produce a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

According to the inventions relating to the feature F group, the feature G group, the feature H group, the feature I group, and the feature J group, the following problems can be solved.

Pachinko machines and slot machines are known as a type of gaming machine. In these gaming machines, there is known a configuration in which a profit is given to a player by shifting the gaming state to a special control state based on the satisfaction of a predetermined transition condition.

Specifically, for pachinko machines, a configuration that shifts to a special control state by winning a result in an internal lottery based on the entry of a game ball into a ball entry section provided in the game area, or a predetermined entry It is known that a pachinko ball enters a part and shifts to a special control state. Then, when the state shifts to the special control state, for example, the opening and closing of the ball entry device provided in the game area is started, and the game ball is paid out based on the ball entry into the ball entry device.

Here, in a gaming machine such as the above example, it is necessary to improve the interest of the game, and there is still room for improvement in this respect.

<Characteristic K group>
Features K1. It is provided in the game area (game area PA) where the game ball flows down, and the first state where the game ball can be entered or the game ball is easy to enter and the game ball cannot be entered or the game ball is difficult to enter. The first variable ball entry means (first special electric winning device 291) provided so as to be switchable to each of the second states, and
The first state, which is provided downstream of the first variable ball entry means and allows the game ball to enter or is easy for the game ball to enter, and the second state where the game ball cannot enter or the game ball is difficult to enter. The second variable ball entry means (second special electric winning device 292) provided so as to be switchable to each of the above and
Unit control means for controlling so that a period in which both the first variable ball entry means and the second variable ball entry means are in the first state occurs in the unit control state (FIG. 85 (a) in the main CPU 63). The function to execute the open setting process for special electric power shown in FIG. 85 and the function to execute the closed setting process for special electric power shown in FIG. 85 (b)), and
A gaming machine characterized by being equipped with.

According to the feature K1, a game ball that fails to enter the first variable ball entry means that is in the first state in the unit control state can enter the second variable ball entry means that is in the first state. This makes it easier for the game ball to enter the variable ball entry means in the unit control state.

Feature K2. The unit control state is provided with a means for shifting the game state to a special control state (open / close execution mode) in which the unit control state is executed a plurality of times (a function of executing a process during special figure determination in the main CPU 63).
When the unit control state of one execution time is completed, the gaming ball that has started to flow from the position of the first variable ball entry means toward the second variable ball entry means is the unit control state of the next execution time. The gaming machine according to feature K1, wherein the ball is inserted into the second variable ball-entry means in the first state.

According to the feature K2, the game ball that could not enter the first variable entry means even though the position of the first variable entry means was reached at the timing when the unit control state ends. In the unit control state of the next execution time, the ball enters the second variable ball entry means. As a result, it is possible to reduce the number of game balls that do not enter the variable ball entry means even though the launch operation is performed aiming at the entry of the game ball into the variable ball entry means in the special control state.

Feature K3. The unit control means is characterized in that both the first variable ball entry means and the second variable ball entry means are controlled to be in the first state when the unit control state is started. The gaming machine according to K1 or K2.

According to the feature K3, when the unit control state is started, both the first variable ball entry means and the second variable ball entry means are controlled to be in the first state, so that these variable ball entry means can be changed. It is possible to reduce the processing load as compared with the configuration in which the timing of the first state is individually set. Further, the game ball that has leaked into the first variable ball entry means in the unit control state of one execution time can enter the second variable ball entry means in the unit control state of the next execution time.

Features K4. The unit control means is described when both the first variable ball entry means and the second variable ball entry means are in the first state when the unit control state is started, and the unit control state ends. The gaming machine according to any one of features K1 to K3, wherein both the first variable ball entry means and the second variable ball entry means are controlled to be in the second state.

According to the feature K4, it is possible to reduce the processing load for controlling each variable ball entry means in the unit control state. Further, according to this configuration, the target of entering the game ball in the unit control state is basically the first variable entry means, but in the unit control state of one execution time, the first variable entry means is entered. The leaked game ball can enter the second variable ball entry means in the unit control state of the next execution time.

Feature K5. A means for shifting the gaming state to a special control state in which the unit control state is executed a plurality of times (a function of executing a process during special figure determination in the main CPU 63) is provided.
In the special control state, the period from the end of the unit control state of one execution time to the start of the unit control state of the next execution time is from the position of the first variable ball entry means to the second. The gaming machine according to feature K3 or K4, characterized in that the period required for the gaming ball to reach the position of the variable ball entry means is shorter than the period required.

According to the feature K5, the game ball that has leaked into the first variable ball entry means in the unit control state of one execution time can enter the second variable ball entry means in the unit control state of the next execution time. Will be. Further, it is possible to realize a configuration for making it difficult for such ball entry leakage to occur by adjusting the positional relationship between the first variable ball entry means and the second variable ball entry means.

Features K6. The first variable ball entry means and the second variable ball entry means are configured to allow a game ball flowing down a predetermined game area to enter.
In the first variable ball entry means, when the first variable ball entry means is in the first state, a gaming ball flowing down the predetermined gaming area is guided to the ball entry portion of the first variable ball entry means. The feature K5 is characterized by having a first displacement portion (guide plate portion 214 of the first special electric winning device 291) that prevents the gaming ball from flowing toward the second variable ball entry means. The described gaming machine.

According to the feature K6, when the first variable ball entry means is in the first state, it is possible to prevent the game ball from leaking into the first variable ball entry means. Further, even if a ball leakage to the first variable ball entry means occurs at the end timing of the unit control state of one execution time due to the configuration of the above feature K5, the game ball is the second variable. Easy to enter the ball entry means. Therefore, it is difficult for the ball to leak into the variable ball entry means in the special control state.

Feature K7. The second variable entry means is a gaming ball that flows down the predetermined gaming area when the second variable entry means is in the first state, and flows into the downstream side of the first variable entry means. The second displacement portion (second special electric winning device 292) is guided to the entry portion of the second variable entry means and prevents the game ball from flowing into the downstream side of the second variable entry means. The gaming machine according to the feature K6, which is characterized by having the guide plate portion 214) of the above.

According to the feature K7, even if a ball leaks to the first variable ball entry means occurs at the end timing of the unit control state of one execution time, the game ball enters the second variable ball entry means. It will be.

Features K8. A blocking state provided on the downstream side of the first variable ball entry means and on the upstream side of the second variable ball entry means to prevent the inflow of the gaming ball flowing down from the upstream side to the further downstream side. 1. The gaming machine described in 1.

According to the feature K8, even if a ball leaks into the first variable ball entry means occurs, it is possible to prevent the leaked game ball from flowing into the downstream side by the blocking means. Then, in the situation where the second variable entry means is in the first state, the blocking means is switched from the blocking state to the non-blocking state, so that the gaming ball whose inflow to the downstream side is blocked by the blocking state is released. It is possible to enter the ball into the second variable entry means.

Features K9. The blocking means is set to the blocking state at a timing before the timing at which the first variable ball entry means is switched from the first state to the second state, and the second variable ball entry means is the second. It is provided with a blocking control means (a function of executing a flow blocking control process in the main CPU 63) that causes the blocking means to be in the non-blocking state at a timing after the timing of switching from the state to the first state. The gaming machine according to the feature K8, which is characterized by being present.

According to the feature K9, the first variable ball entry means is the first variable ball entry means because the blocking means is in the blocking state at a timing before the timing when the first variable ball entry means is switched from the first state to the second state. At the timing when the first state is switched to the second state, it is possible to prevent the inflow of the game ball that has leaked into the first variable ball entry means to the further downstream side by the blocking means. Then, the gaming ball blocked by the blocking means becomes the second variable because the blocking means becomes the non-blocking state at a timing after the timing when the second variable entering means is switched from the second state to the first state. It will enter the ball entry means. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the ball from leaking into the variable ball entry means by the blocking means.

For the configurations of features K1 to K9, features A1 to A41, features B1 to B20, features C1 to C4, features D1 to D10, features E1 to E7, features F1 to F45, features G1 to G18, and features H1 to One or a plurality of configurations of H8, features I1 to I11, features J1 to J9, and features K1 to K9 may be applied. This makes it possible to produce a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

According to the invention according to the above-mentioned feature K group, the following problems can be solved.

Pachinko machines and slot machines are known as a type of gaming machine. In these gaming machines, there is known a configuration in which a profit is given to a player by shifting the gaming state to a special control state based on the satisfaction of a predetermined transition condition.

Specifically, for pachinko machines, a configuration that shifts to a special control state by winning a result in an internal lottery based on the entry of a game ball into a ball entry section provided in the game area, or a predetermined entry It is known that a pachinko ball enters a part and shifts to a special control state. Then, when the state shifts to the special control state, for example, the opening and closing of the ball entry device provided in the game area is started, and the game ball is paid out based on the ball entry into the ball entry device.

Here, in a gaming machine such as the above example, it is necessary to make the execution mode of the special control state suitable, and there is still room for improvement in this respect.

The following shows the basic configuration of a gaming machine to which each of the above features can be applied or is applied to each feature.

Pachinko gaming machine: An operating means operated by a player, a game ball launching means for launching a game ball based on the operation of the operating means, a ball passage for guiding the launched game ball to a predetermined game area, and a game. A gaming machine that includes each gaming component arranged in an area and grants a privilege to a player when a gaming ball passes through a predetermined passing portion of each gaming component.

Rotating machine such as a slot machine: Equipped with a picture display device that variably displays a plurality of pictures, the variable display of the plurality of pictures is started due to the operation of the start operation means, and is caused by the operation of the stop operation means. A gaming machine in which the variable display of the plurality of symbols is stopped after a lapse of a predetermined time, and a privilege is given to the player according to the symbols after the stop.

10 ... Pachinko machine, 32 ... Special electric winning device, 33 ... 1st operating port, 34 ... 2nd operating port, 35 ... Through gate, 45b ... Entrance, 63 ... Main CPU, 82 ... Display control device, 214 ... Induction Plate part, 241 ... Guide nail group, 251 ... 1st special ball entrance, 252 ... 2nd special ball entry, 261 ... 1st special electric winning device, 262 ... 2nd special electric winning device, 263 ... 1st through gate, 264 ... 2nd through gate, 265 ... 1st prize opening, 266 ... 2nd prize opening, 267 ... 1st guide nail group, 268 ... 2nd guide nail group, 271 ... 1st guide plate, 281 ... 2nd Guide plate, 291 ... 1st special electric winning device, 292 ... 2nd special electric winning device, 303 ... flow blocking member, 311 ... sudden gate, 312 ... limiting nail, PA ... gaming area.

Claims (1)

Predetermined detection means to detect the game ball,
A game value-adding means that is electrically connected to the predetermined detection means and executes a process for adding a game value to the game.
A processing execution means that is electrically connected to the game value-adding means and executes a predetermined process,
In a gaming machine equipped with
The game value-adding means is
A first reference information storage means for storing reference information, which is information used in the process for imparting the game value and is information referred to for the detection of the predetermined detection means.
The reference stored in the first reference information storage means after the predetermined supply of electric power to the game machine is started and before the execution of the predetermined process for advancing the game is started. A first transmission means for transmitting a reference information signal corresponding to the information to the processing execution means, and
A second transmission means for transmitting a predetermined information signal based on the ball entry information, which is information acquired based on the detection by the predetermined detection means, to the processing execution means.
A gaming machine characterized by being equipped with.

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