JP2023087904A - game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine for preventing excessive prize balls from being granted to a player.SOLUTION: A game machine includes a door body (a front door 23) that can be opened or closed relative to an outer frame fixed to a game parlor and game control means (a main control board 100) capable of controlling a game on a condition of supply of power, can measure a specific measurement number (a differential ball number) based on the number of prize balls granted to a player, can store the measured specific measurement number in a predetermined storage part (a differential ball number storage part 107c), may perform control to a specific state for preventing execution of a game on a condition that the specific measurement number reaches a predetermined reference number, clears a specific measurement number stored in the storage part when power is supplied to the game control means in a state in which the door body is being closed, and does not clear the specific measurement number stored in the storage part when power is supplied to the game control means in a state in which the door body is open.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 59

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to gaming machines typified by pachinko gaming machines and the like.

For example, in the gaming machine described in Patent Literature 1 below, various prize winning openings (starting opening, large winning opening, general winning opening) are provided in a game area where game balls can flow down. When game balls enter various winning holes, prize balls are awarded to the player.

Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2017-209170

However, in the gaming machine disclosed in Patent Document 1, the player may acquire excessive prize balls by continuing the game. In this case, the game machine does not prevent the player from receiving excessive prize balls.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances. That is, the object is to provide a gaming machine that prevents excessive awarding of prize balls to a player.

The gaming machine of the present invention is
A game machine comprising a door that can be opened and closed with respect to an outer frame fixed to a game hall, and game control means capable of controlling a game on the condition that power is supplied,
The game control means is
A specific measurement number based on the number of prize balls given to the player can be measured,
The measured specific number of measurements can be stored in a predetermined storage unit,
On the condition that the specific count number reaches a predetermined reference number, the game may be controlled to a specific state in which the game cannot be executed,
When power is supplied to the game control means while the door is closed, the specific measurement number stored in the storage unit is cleared, and when the door is open, the game control means is supplied with power, the specific count stored in the storage unit is not cleared.

According to the present invention, it is possible to prevent excessive prize balls from being awarded to the player.

1 is a front view of a game machine; FIG. It is a front view of a game board unit. It is a front view which shows a 2nd big prize-winning apparatus etc. in detail. It is a front view of display devices. (A) is a front view of the production unit when the on-board movable device and the lower-board movable device are in a standby state, and (B) is for production when the on-board movable device and the lower-board movable device are operated. It is a front view of a unit. It is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration on the main control board side. It is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration on the effect control board side. It is a perspective view showing the back side of the gaming machine. It is a front view which shows a 7 segment display. (A) is a table showing general-purpose random numbers, and (B) is a table showing special-related random numbers. (A) is a hit determination table, (B) is a normal pattern variation pattern determination table, and (C) is an auxiliary game control table. (A) is a jackpot determination table, (B) is a jackpot symbol type determination table, and (C) is a ready-to-win determination table. It is a special figure 1 variation pattern determination table. It is a special figure 2 variation pattern determination table. It is a prefetch determination table. It is a jackpot game control table. It is explanatory drawing of a game state. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of production|presentation mode. It is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of normal variation of special figure variation production. It is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of N reach of special figure fluctuation production. It is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the SP reach of special figure fluctuation production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a pending|holding production|presentation. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of movable body production|presentation. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of operation effects; It is a figure which shows an excessive prize ball prevention function. It is a figure which shows the reset of the difference ball number. (A) is a diagram showing an effect mode in the case of over-prizing abnormality, and (B) is a diagram showing an effect mode in the case of magnetic detection abnormality. (A) is a diagram showing an over-prize notice image, and (B) is a diagram showing a game stop notice image. (A) is a diagram in which a purple-rimmed image is displayed in the high-probability high base state, and (B) is a diagram in which a red-rimmed image is displayed in the high-probability base state. (A) is a diagram showing when a special reset switch is pressed down, and (B) is a diagram showing when the customer waiting state has passed for one hour. 4 is a flowchart of main control main processing; 10 is a flowchart of main-side timer interrupt processing; It is a flow chart of input processing. It is a flow chart of difference ball number measurement processing. 4 is a flowchart of special action processing; It is a flowchart of a special symbol standby process. It is a flow chart of customer waiting measurement processing. It is a flowchart of big hit determination processing. It is a flowchart of a variation pattern determination process. It is a flowchart of a variation pattern determination process. It is a flowchart of processing during special symbol fluctuation. It is a flowchart of special design decision processing. It is a flowchart of a game state management process. It is a flowchart of special electric accessary product processing. It is a flowchart of a game state setting process. 6 is a flowchart of output processing; 9 is a flowchart of outer-end signal output processing; 9 is a flowchart of sub-control main processing; It is a flow chart of 1m timer interrupt processing. It is a flow chart of 10m timer interrupt processing. It is a figure which shows the over prize ball prevention function in a modification. It is a figure which shows the reset of the difference ball number in a modification. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a specific example of the display contents (lower portion display of the number of difference balls) displayed on the 7-segment display 300 when the number of difference balls is "164". FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a specific example of the display content (upper part display of the number of difference balls) displayed on the 7-segment display 300 when the number of difference balls is "164". FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a specific example of the display content (lower part of the number of difference balls) displayed on the 7-segment display 300 when the number of difference balls is "22457"; FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a specific example of the display content (upper part display of the number of difference balls) displayed on the 7-segment display 300 when the number of difference balls is "22457"; It is a flow chart of the main control main processing according to the third embodiment. (A) is a diagram showing a specific example of a special power supply restoration presentation, and (B) is a diagram showing a specific example of a normal power supply restoration production. FIG. 14 is a flowchart of main control main processing according to the fourth embodiment; FIG. It is a configuration example of a jackpot symbol type determination table according to the fifth embodiment. (A) is a configuration example of a jackpot game control table according to the fifth embodiment, and (B) is a configuration example of a game state setting table according to the fifth embodiment. It is explanatory drawing showing a mode that the 1st discharge passive effect is performed. It is an explanatory diagram showing a state in which the second shot passive effect and the jackpot end remaining time suggesting effect are being executed.

EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION Hereinafter, embodiment of the gaming machine of this invention is concretely described with reference to drawings. In each figure referred to, the same parts are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant descriptions of the same parts are omitted in principle. In this specification, for simplification of description, by describing a symbol or code that refers to information, a signal, a physical quantity, or a member, the name of the information, signal, physical quantity, member, etc. corresponding to the symbol or code is omitted or may be abbreviated. Further, in any flow chart described later, a plurality of processes in a plurality of arbitrary steps can be arbitrarily changed in execution order or executed in parallel as long as there is no contradiction in the processing contents.

<First Embodiment>
First, a first embodiment according to the present invention will be described.

1. Structural Configuration of Gaming Machine The structural configuration of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 5. FIG. In the following description, the left, right, up and down directions of each part of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 are the left, right, up and down directions for the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1 (as seen from the front). In addition, "forward" is the direction from the pachinko gaming machine PY1 toward the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1, and "backward" is the direction from the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1 toward the pachinko gaming machine PY1. and

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 has a gaming machine frame 2. As shown in FIG. The game machine frame 2 includes an outer frame 22 and a front door 23 that can be opened and closed with respect to the outer frame 22.例文帳に追加Further, the front door 23 includes a game board mounting frame 2A to which a game board unit YU, which will be described later, is mounted, and a front frame 23m rotatably supported by the game board mounting frame 2A via hinges 2B. The front frame 23m can be opened and closed with respect to the game board mounting frame 2A. A transparent plate 23t is attached to the front frame 23m. When the front frame 23m is closed, the game board 1 attached to the game board attachment frame 2A faces the transparent plate 23t. Therefore, when the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is installed in a game hall (game parlor), a player in front of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 visually recognizes the game area 6 formed on the game board 1 through the transparent plate 23t. be able to. A transparent glass plate, a transparent synthetic resin plate, or the like can be used as the transparent plate 23t. It is sufficient if the game area 6 can be visually recognized from the front of the pachinko game machine PY1.

A rotatable handle 72k for shooting game balls is provided at the lower right portion of the front surface of the front frame 23m. A game ball constitutes a game profit given to a player. The amount (rotational angle) by which the handle 72k is operated is associated with the magnitude (firing strength) of the force applied to the game ball for firing the game ball (the amount that the firing device 72, which will be described later, drives the firing solenoid). It is Therefore, the game ball is shot with a shooting intensity corresponding to the rotation operation of the handle 72k. A lower decorative body 36 projecting greatly forward is provided at the lower center of the front surface of the front frame 23m. An upper plate 34 is formed on the upper surface of the lower decorative body 36 for storing game balls supplied to the handle 72k. A lower tray 35 is provided in the center of the lower part of the front face of the lower decorative body 36 for storing surplus game balls that cannot be accommodated in the upper tray 34 .

An operable first input device (hereinafter referred to as “normal button”) 40 is provided on the upper surface of the lower decorative body 36 in front of the upper plate 34 . The normal button 40 is composed of, for example, a button having a pressing surface, a lever having a grip portion, or the like. Further, an operable second input device (hereinafter referred to as "special button") 41 is provided on the right decorative body 32 formed so as to protrude forward from the right edge of the surface of the front frame 23m. The special button 41 is composed of, for example, a button having a pressing surface, a lever having a grip portion, or the like.

A speaker 52 capable of outputting sound is provided on the bottom surface of the upper decorative body 31 formed so as to protrude forward from the upper surface of the front frame 23m. The speaker 52 (sound output means) consists of a left speaker 52L arranged on the left side and a right speaker 52R arranged on the right side. Frame lamps 53 capable of emitting light are provided on the right edge of the front frame 23m and on the left and right sides of the lower plate 35 on the front side of the lower decorative body 36 . Further, a movable frame moving device 58 is attached as a performance device for increasing the interest in the game on the upper side of the left edge and right edge of the front frame 23m. The frame movable device 58 is composed of a left frame movable device 58L arranged on the left side and a right frame movable device 58R arranged on the right side.

It should be noted that the positions and numbers of the members and devices provided in the game machine frame 2 can be appropriately changed within a range that does not interfere with the game.

Next, the game board unit YU will be described mainly with reference to FIGS. 2 to 5. FIG. The game board unit YU has a game board 1 and a performance unit 1U attached to the back side of the game board 1. - 特許庁First, the game board 1 will be explained. The game board 1 is made of a transparent synthetic resin plate. A generally circular opening 1A is formed in the approximate center of the game board 1 when viewed from the front. Along the opening 1A, a substantially ring-shaped inner wall portion 1B for defining a game area 6 in which game balls can flow down is formed so as to protrude forward. A substantially ring-shaped outer wall portion 1C for partitioning the game area 6 is also formed outside the inner wall portion 1B so as to protrude forward.

A game area 6 surrounded by an inner wall portion 1B, an outer wall portion 1C, and the like is formed on the front surface of the game board 1. As shown in FIG. That is, the front surface of the game board 1 is partitioned into a game area 6 and other areas by the inner wall portion 1B and the outer wall portion 1C.

The game area 6 is an area where a game ball shot by operating the handle 72k can flow down, and is provided for playing a game in the pachinko game machine PY1. Note that the game area 6 is provided with a large number of game pegs (not shown). The game nail is a game ball that enters the game area 6 and flows down the game area 6 through a first start opening 11, a second start opening 12, a general winning opening 10, a gate 13, a first big winning opening 14, In addition, a route is configured to moderately guide the player to the second prize-winning port 15 or the like.

In the game area 6, there is a first start winning device 11D formed with a first start opening 11 into which a game ball can enter, and a second start winning device 11D that enables or disables entry into the second start opening 12. A device (a so-called “electric chew”) 12D is provided.

The first start winning device 11D is stationary. Therefore, the first starting port 11 is constant (unchangeable) without changing the ease with which a game ball enters. The winning of the game ball to the first start port 11 is the lottery of the first special symbol (hereinafter referred to as "special figure 1") (acquisition and determination of special figure 1 related random numbers described later: hereinafter, "special figure 1 lottery" ) and the variable display of special figure 1. Also, when the game ball enters the first starting hole 11, a predetermined number (for example, 4) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

The electric chew 12D has an actuatable electric chew opening/closing member 12k. The electric chew opening/closing member 12k is normally (in a normal state) in a closed position where entry of a game ball into the second starting port 12 is impossible or extremely difficult. Then, when the special state is reached, the game ball moves to the open position where the game ball can be entered into the second starting port 12.例文帳に追加In this way, the movement of the electric chew opening/closing member 12k to the open position is also referred to as the “open state” of the second starting port 12 or the electric chew 12D. It is possible to enter the ball. On the other hand, the fact that the electric tube opening/closing member 12k is in the closed position is also referred to as the "closed state" of the second starting port 12 or the electric tube 12D. In addition, when the second starting port 12 or the electric tube 12D is in the "open state", it is also called "the electric tube 12D opens", and when the electric tube 12D is in the "closed state", it is called "the electric tube 12D is closed". ” is also called.

The winning of the game ball to the second start port 12 is the lottery of the second special symbol (hereinafter referred to as "special figure 2") (acquisition and determination of special figure 2 related random numbers described later: hereinafter, "special figure 2 lottery" ) and the variable display of special figure 2. Also, when a game ball enters the second starting port 12, a predetermined number (for example, four) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

In addition, the game area 6 is provided with a general prize winning opening 10 into which game balls can enter. When game balls enter the general winning hole 10, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

In addition, the game area 6 is provided with a gate 13 through which game balls can pass. Passage of the game ball through the gate 13 is the trigger for the normal pattern (hereinafter referred to as "normal pattern") lottery (that is, normal pattern random number acquisition and determination: hereinafter referred to as "normal pattern lottery") and the variable display of the normal pattern. It's becoming The power chew 12D is released by executing the auxiliary game. That is, the auxiliary game is a game accompanied by the opening of the electric chew 12D.

Also, the game area 6 is provided with a first big winning device 14D (hereinafter also referred to as "normal AT 14D") having a first big winning hole 14 into which a game ball can enter.

The first big prize winning device 14D has a normal AT opening/closing member 14k that can be operated in an open state and a closed state. The normal AT opening/closing member 14k is operated to open/close the first big winning hole 14.例文帳に追加Normally, the AT opening/closing member 14k is normally in a closed state to block the first big winning hole 14, and it is impossible or extremely difficult for the game ball to enter the first big winning hole 14.例文帳に追加When the normal AT opening/closing member 14k operates in the open state, it becomes possible for the game ball to enter the first big winning hole 14.例文帳に追加In this way, it is possible for the game ball to enter the first big winning hole 14 only when the normal AT opening/closing member 14k is in the open state. When game balls enter the first big prize hole 14, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

In addition, the game area 6 is provided with a guiding stage 12g that guides the game ball to the second starting port 12. As shown in FIG. In addition, the game ball rolling on the upper surface of the guidance stage 12g can flow down toward the second starting port 12. As shown in FIG.

Further, the game area 6 is provided with a second big winning device 15D (hereinafter also referred to as "VAT 15D") having a second big winning opening 15 into which a game ball can enter. The second big winning device 15D has an operable VAT opening/closing member 15k. The VAT opening/closing member 15k normally closes the second big winning hole 15, and it is impossible or extremely difficult for the game ball to enter the second big winning hole 15.例文帳に追加The VAT opening/closing member 15k can be in an open state. When the VAT opening/closing member 15k is in an open state, it becomes easy for the game ball to enter the second big winning hole 15.例文帳に追加On the other hand, the state in which the VAT opening/closing member 15k closes the second big winning opening 15 is also called "closed state". In this manner, the second big winning opening 15 is opened and closed by the operation of the VAT opening/closing member 15k. When the game balls enter the second big winning hole 15, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

Here, with reference to FIG. 3, the second big winning device 15D will be described in detail. Inside the second big winning device 15D, a gate-shaped second big winning hole sensor 15a capable of detecting a game ball entering the second big winning hole 15 and allowing the game ball to pass downward is provided. It is

A specific area 16 through which a game ball can pass (enter) and a non-specific area 17 are provided in the downstream area of the second big winning hole sensor 15a. A game ball that has passed through the second big winning hole sensor 15a is sorted into a specific area 16 or a non-specific area 17 by a sorting device 16D. The distribution device 16D includes a distribution member 16k made of a substantially rectangular flat plate, and a distribution solenoid 16s that drives the distribution member 16k. The distribution member 16k is configured to be slidable left and right by driving a distribution solenoid 16s.

When the distribution solenoid 16s is not energized, the distribution member 16k is in the first state (passage prevention state: the left end of the distribution member 16k in the front view of FIG. 3A) that prevents passage of the game ball to the specific area 16 is positioned slightly to the right of the left end of the specific region 16, and the distribution member 16k covers the specific region 16 directly above it). When the sorting member 16k is in the first state, it is impossible or extremely difficult for the game ball that has entered the second big winning hole 15 to pass through the specific area 16 after passing through the second big winning hole sensor 15a. It is difficult and passes through the non-specific area 17 . The route of the game ball flowing down from the second big winning hole 15 to the non-specific area 17 is called a first route.

On the other hand, when the distribution solenoid 16s is energized, the distribution member 16k is in a second state (passage permission state: swinging in the front view of FIG. The left end of the dividing member 16k is positioned slightly to the left of the right end of the specific region 16, the distribution member 16k does not cover the specific region 16 directly above it, and the specific region 16 is open directly above it). When the distribution member 16k is in the second state, the game ball that has won the second big winning hole 15 can easily pass through the specific area 16 after passing through the second big winning hole sensor 15a. The route of the game ball flowing down from the second big winning port 15 to the specific area 16 is called a second route.

Basically, the distribution member 16k is held in the first state. That is, it can be said that the first state is the normal state of the distribution member 16k. Only in a predetermined round game (for example, 10R), the distribution solenoid 16s is energized and can be changed to the second state.

The specific area 16 and the non-specific area 17 are provided with a specific area sensor 16a and a non-specific area sensor 17a that detect game balls passing through (entering) the respective areas 16 and 17 and pass the game balls downward. .

Only one of the first big winning device 14D and the second big winning device 15D can be provided as long as the game is not hindered.

Also, at substantially the bottom of the game area 6, there are provided two out holes 19 for discharging the game balls that have been hit into the game area 6 but have not won in any of the winning holes to the outside of the game area 6. there is Also, the game board 1 is provided with a board lamp 54 capable of emitting light.

By the way, the game area 6 in which game balls can flow can be divided into a left game area (first game area) on the left side of the center in the horizontal direction and a right game area (second game area) on the right side. The operation mode of the handle 72k that shoots the game ball so that the game ball flows down the left game area is called "left hitting". On the other hand, the operation mode of the handle 72k that shoots the game ball so that the game ball flows down the right game area is called "right hitting". In the pachinko game machine PY1, a flow path through which a game ball can flow down when a game ball is shot left-handed is called a first flow path R1, and a game ball flows down when a game ball is shot right-handed. A possible flow path is referred to as the second flow path R2. The first flow path R1 and the second flow path R2 are also composed of a large number of game nails and the like.

A first starting port 11 and two general winning ports 10 are provided on the first flow path R1. Therefore, the player can aim to win the first starting hole 11 or the general winning hole 10 by shooting the game ball so as to flow down the first flow path R1 by hitting to the left. On the other hand, a second starting port 12, a gate 13, a first big winning port 14, and a second big winning port 15 are provided on the second flow path R2. Therefore, the player shoots the game ball so as to flow down the second flow path R2 by hitting to the right, thereby passing the gate 13, the second starting port 12, the first big winning port 14, or the second It is possible to aim to win a prize to the big prize opening 15.例文帳に追加

In addition, game balls that did not enter any of the winning openings (first starting opening 11, second starting opening 12, general winning opening 10, first big winning opening 14, and second big winning opening 15) It is guided to the out port 19 and discharged. Also, the number of winning balls to be awarded to each winning hole can be appropriately set.

In addition, a display device 8 is arranged below and to the left of the game area 6 formed on the front surface of the game board 1 (part other than the game area 6). As shown in FIG. 4, the display devices 8 include a special figure 1 indicator 81a that variably displays the special figure 1, a special figure 2 indicator 81b that variably displays the special figure 2, and a general figure that is variably displayed. A normal map display 82 is included. In addition, the display device 8 has a special figure 1 reservation indicator 83a that displays the number of special figures 1 pending (U1: the number of variable display of the special figure 1 by the special figure 1 indicator 81a is suspended), which will be described later. And the special figure 2 reservation indicator 83b which displays the special figure 2 reservation number (U2: the number that the variable display of the special figure 2 by the special figure 2 indicator 81b is withheld) which will be described later is included.

The variable display of the special figure 1 is executed when the special figure 1 lottery is performed with the winning of the game ball to the first start port 11 as a trigger. Also, the variable display of the special figure 2 is executed when the special figure 2 lottery is performed with the winning of the game ball to the second start port 12 as a trigger. In the following description, the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 are collectively called the special figure, and the special figure 1 lottery and the special figure 2 lottery are collectively called the special figure lottery. In addition, the special figure 1 indicator 81a and the special figure 2 indicator 81b are collectively referred to as the special figure indicator 81. Furthermore, the special figure 1 reservation indicator 83a and the special figure 2 reservation indicator 83b are collectively referred to as the special figure reservation indicator 83.

The variable display of the special figure notifies the result of the special figure lottery. In the variable display of the special figure, it is stopped and displayed after the special figure is variably displayed. The special figure to be stopped and displayed (stop special figure, special symbol derived and displayed as a display result of variable display) is one special figure selected from a plurality of kinds of special figures by a special figure lottery. When the stop special figure is a predetermined special figure (a special figure of a specific stop mode, i.e., a jackpot pattern), the large winning openings (the first large winning opening 14 and the second large winning opening 15) are opened. A jackpot game (an example of a special game) is performed.

The special figure indicator 81 is composed of, for example, eight LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) arranged side by side, and displays a special figure according to the result of the special figure lottery by its lighting mode. For example, when the result of the special drawing lottery is a jackpot (one of a plurality of types of jackpots described later), the special drawing indicator 81 displays "□□■■□□■■" (□: lighting, ■ : off), the jackpot pattern consisting of the lighting of the 1st, 2nd, 5th, and 6th LEDs from the left is displayed. In addition, when the result of the special figure lottery is a loss, the special figure indicator 81 displays a losing pattern composed of lighting only the rightmost LED, such as "■■■■■■■□". do. In addition, the lighting mode of the LED corresponding to the result of the special drawing lottery is not limited, and can be set as appropriate. Therefore, for example, all the LEDs may be extinguished as a lost pattern.

In addition, in the variable display of the special figure, the special figure is variably displayed over a predetermined fluctuation time before the special figure is stopped and displayed. The aspect of the variable display of the special figure is, for example, the aspect in which each LED is lit so that the light flows repeatedly from left to right. In addition, the aspect of the variable display of the special figure is not particularly limited, and if each LED is not displayed (lighting display in a specific aspect), all LEDs may be set as appropriate, such as blinking all at once.

By the way, in the pachinko game machine PY1, when a game ball enters the first start hole 11 or the second start hole 12, various random numbers (numerical information and determination information) for performing special lottery etc. example) may be acquired. These various random numbers are temporarily stored in the special figure reservation storage unit 105 described later as special figure reservation. In the following, various random numbers obtained by winning (entering the game ball) to the first start port 11 are referred to as "special figure 1 related random numbers", and winning the game ball to the second start port 12 Various random numbers obtained by (entry) are referred to as "special figure 2 related random numbers". Here, the special figure 1 relation random number is stored in the special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a in the special figure reservation storage unit 105 as the special figure 1 reservation. On the other hand, the special figure 2 relation random number is stored in the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b in the special figure reservation storage unit 105 as the special figure 2 reservation. To the number of special figures 1 reservation that can be stored in the special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a (number of special figures 1 reservation) and the number of special figures 2 reservations that can be stored in the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b (number of special figures 2 reservations) can set an upper limit (for example, 4). In the following, the special figure 1 reservation and the special figure 2 reservation are collectively referred to as "special figure reservation", and the special figure 1 reservation number and the special figure 2 reservation number are collectively referred to as "special figure reservation number". In addition, the special figure 1 relation random number and the special figure 2 relation random number are collectively referred to as "special figure relation random number".

In the pachinko game machine PY1, when the variable display of the special symbol is not performed immediately after the game ball enters the first start port 11 or the second start port 12, specifically, the variable display of the special symbol is being executed. If there is a prize during the execution of the jackpot game, the variable display of the special figure (or the right of the special figure lottery) for the winning can be reserved. The special figure reservation stored in the special figure reservation storage unit 105 is terminated when the variable display of the special figure based on the special figure reservation becomes possible. That is, the digestion of the special figure reservation means that the special figure relation random number etc. corresponding to the special figure reservation is determined, and the variable display of the special figure for showing the determination result is executed.

And the special figure reservation number is displayed on the special figure reservation indicator 83 . Each of the special figure 1 reservation indicator 83a and the special figure 2 reservation indicator 83b is composed of, for example, four LEDs, and displays the special figure reservation number by lighting the LED for the special figure reservation number. Is possible.

In addition, the variable display of the general map notifies the result of the general map lottery. In the variable display of the normal map, after the normal map is displayed variably, the display is stopped. The normal map to be stopped and displayed (stop normal map, normal map derived and displayed as a display result of variable display) is one normal map selected from a plurality of types of normal map lottery. When the stop-displayed normal pattern is a predetermined specific normal pattern (predetermined stop mode normal pattern, ie, winning pattern), an auxiliary game is performed to open the second starting port 12 (electric chew 12D). .

The general pattern indicator 82 is composed of, for example, two LEDs, and displays the general pattern according to the results of the general pattern lottery by its lighting mode. When the result of the normal pattern lottery is winning, the normal pattern display 82 displays a winning pattern composed of lighting of both LEDs such as "□□" (□: lighting, ■: lighting off). In addition, when the result of the normal drawing lottery is a loss, a losing pattern composed of only the right LED lighting is displayed, such as "■□". A mode in which all the LEDs are extinguished may be adopted as the lost pattern. In addition, the lighting mode of the LED corresponding to the result of the normal drawing lottery is not limited, and can be set as appropriate.

Also, before the normal map is stopped and displayed, the variable display of the normal map is performed for a predetermined fluctuation time. The mode of the variable display of the normal map is, for example, a mode in which both LEDs are lit alternately. In addition, the aspect of the variable display of the normal figure is not particularly limited, and if each LED is not displayed stopped (lighting display in a specific aspect), all LEDs may be set as appropriate, such as blinking all at once .

In the pachinko game machine PY1, when a game ball passes through the gate 13, a normal symbol random number (an example of numerical information or determination information) for performing a general pattern lottery may be obtained. This random number is stored in the general pattern reservation storage unit 106, which will be described later, on condition that the normal pattern variable display or the auxiliary game is not being executed. It is possible to set an upper limit (for example, four) to the number of normal pattern reservations (the number of normal pattern reservations) that can be stored in the general pattern reservation storage unit 106 . In the following, the normal symbol random number obtained by passing the game ball through the gate 13 is also referred to as "normal symbol related random number".

Next, the production unit 1U attached to the back surface of the game board 1 will be described with reference to FIG. The production unit 1U is formed by unitizing a plurality of devices that mainly produce production. An image display device 50, a first panel movable device (hereinafter referred to as "on-board movable device") 55, and a second panel movable device (hereinafter referred to as "under-board movable device") 56 are mounted on the effect unit 1U.

The image display device 50 is composed of, for example, a 20-inch 3D liquid crystal display, a dot display, a 7-segment display device, etc., and has a display screen 50a capable of displaying patterns and the like.

The on-board movable device 55 is arranged in front of the display screen 50a, is movable along the display screen 50a, and includes a decorated on-board movable body 55k. The underboard movable device 56 is arranged in front of the display screen 50a, is movable along the display screen 50a, and includes a decorated underboard movable body 56k.

FIG. 5(A) schematically shows how the on-board movable body 55k and the lower-board movable body 56k are held in a normal standby state (initial position) in which they are not in operation. When the drive source of the on-board movable device 55 is driven, the on-board movable body 55k moves downward (falls), and when the drive source of the under-board movable device 56 drives, the under-board movable body 56k moves upward (rises). do. At this time, the image display device 50 is covered with the lowered upper board movable body 55k or the raised lower board movable body 56k, and the image display device 50 becomes difficult to see.

It should be noted that the positions and numbers of members and devices provided in the game board unit YU can be appropriately changed within a range that does not interfere with the game.

2. Electrical Configuration of Gaming Machine Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 to 9. FIG. As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the pachinko game machine PY1 has a special figure lottery, a variable display of a special figure, a jackpot game, a game state setting described later, a normal figure lottery, a variable display of a normal figure, an auxiliary game, and the like. A game control board (hereinafter also referred to as "main control board") 100 that controls game profits (progress of the game), game effects according to the progress of the game by the main control board 100 (special figure fluctuation effect, holding effect, jackpot game effect), customer waiting effect, operation promoting effect to encourage operation during the period when the operation of the normal button 40 or the special button 41 is valid (operation valid period), etc., hereinafter also referred to as "sub control board". ) 120, and a payout control board 170 for controlling the payout of game balls, etc. are provided further behind the image display device 50 of the game board 1 (see FIG. 8). The main control board 100 can be positioned as a game control unit that controls games. In addition, the effect control board 120 can be positioned as a effect control section that controls the effect together with the image control board 140, the lamp control circuit 151, and the sound control circuit 161, which will be described later. In addition, the effect control unit includes at least the effect control board 120, and uses the effect means (the image display device 50, the speaker 52, the frame lamp 53, the board lamp 54, and the movable devices 55 and 56, etc.). It is sufficient if the waiting effect and the operation promotion effect can be controlled.

Moreover, the pachinko game machine PY1 is provided with a power board 190. As shown in FIG. The power board 190 supplies power to the main control board 100, the performance control board 120, and the payout control board 170, and supplies necessary power to other devices through these boards. The power board 190 is provided with a RAM clear switch 191 that can be pressed. RAM clear switch 191 (specific operation means), when the power is turned on, the game information stored in the game RAM 104 of the game control microcomputer 101 described later (for example, game state information such as high probability state, the number of special figure pending and information such as the judgment result of the big hit) to the gaming CPU 102 (hereinafter referred to as "RAM clear"). As shown in FIG. 8, the RAM clear switch 191 is provided on a power board 190 arranged on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine PY1. Therefore, the RAM clear switch 191 cannot be operated unless it is an employee of the amusement arcade who can open and close the front door 23 . That is, the RAM clear switch 191 can be said to be an operating means that is substantially impossible for the player to operate. When the RAM clear switch 191 is pressed down, a detection signal indicating that the RAM clear switch 191 is ON is input to the game control microcomputer 101 . In this embodiment, the RAM clear switch 191 is provided on the power supply board 190, but the location of the RAM clear switch 191 can be changed as appropriate. can be

A backup power supply circuit 192 is also provided on the power supply board 190 . The backup power supply circuit 192 supplies power to the game RAM 104 of the main control board 100 and the effect RAM 124 of the effect control board 120, which will be described later, when power is not supplied to the pachinko game machine PY1. Therefore, the information stored in the game RAM 104 of the main control board 100 and the performance RAM 124 of the performance control board 120 is retained even when the pachinko game machine PY1 is powered off. A power switch 193 is connected to the power board 190 . By the ON operation or OFF operation of the power switch 193, the power supply to the main control board 100 and the effect control board 120 (substantially, the pachinko game machine PY1) to be described later. is switched. However, the method of backing up the power supply to the game RAM 104 of the main control board 100 and the effect RAM 124 of the effect control board 120 is not particularly limited. A dedicated power supply circuit for supplying power such as the circuit 192 may be provided.

Although detailed description is omitted, in the first embodiment, as in a general game hall, one island is formed by arranging a plurality of pachinko gaming machines including the pachinko gaming machine PY1 side by side. shall be configured. A power supply device dedicated to the island (island power supply device: not shown) is installed on this one island, and each pachinko machine installed on this island is connected via a common island power supply line. is electrically connected to the island power supply. Therefore, for example, by turning ON the power switch 193, which is an individual power switch of the pachinko machine PY1, by turning on the island power supply device, the pachinko machine PY1 can be started. Conversely, even when the power switch 193 is turned on, if the island power supply device is powered off, the pachinko game machine PY1 stops.

Further, naturally, when the power switch 193 is turned off and power is being supplied from the island power supply device to the pachinko game machine PY1, when the power switch 193 is turned on, the pachinko game machine PY1 is turned on. starts up. On the other hand, when the power switch 193 is turned ON and power is being supplied from the island power supply device to the pachinko game machine PY1, when the power switch 193 is turned OFF, the pachinko game machine PY1 stops. . Thus, as long as power is supplied from the island power supply device to the pachinko game machine PY1, power is substantially supplied to the pachinko game machine PY1 regardless of the operating state (ON operation/OFF operation) of the power switch 193. is supplied. However, in the following description, when power is being supplied from the island power supply device to the pachinko game machine PY1, the power switch 193 is turned from OFF to ON, or when the power switch 193 is turned ON. By turning on the power of the power supply device, power is supplied from the power supply board 190 to the main control board 100, the effect control board 120, etc., and the pachinko game machine PY1 is started (the game is substantially possible). state) may be understood as "power is supplied (power is turned on) to the pachinko game machine PY1". Conversely, when power is being supplied from the island power supply device to the pachinko game machine PY1, the power switch 193 is turned from ON to OFF, or when the power switch 193 is turned ON, the island power supply device is operated. When the power supply is interrupted, power is not supplied from the power supply board 190 to the main control board 100, the performance control board 120, etc., and the pachinko game machine PY1 stops (the game becomes substantially impossible). This is sometimes interpreted as "the power supply to the pachinko game machine PY1 has been stopped (the power supply has been cut off)".

As shown in FIG. 6, the main control board 100 is mounted with a game control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter "game control microcomputer") 101 for controlling the progress of the game of the pachinko game machine PY1 according to a program. The game control microcomputer 101 includes a game ROM (Read Only Memory) 103 storing programs, tables, etc. for controlling the progress of the game, a game RAM (Random Access Memory) 104 used as a work memory, and A game CPU (Central Processing Unit) 102 for executing a program stored in a game ROM 103 is included.

The game ROM 103 stores programs for performing main control main processing, main side timer interrupt processing, and the like, which will be described later. In addition, the game ROM 103 contains a jackpot determination table, a jackpot pattern type determination table, a reach determination table, a special figure variation pattern determination table, a look-ahead determination table, a jackpot game control table, a hit determination table, and a normal figure variation pattern determination table. , Auxiliary game control table, etc. are stored. Note that the game ROM 103 may be externally attached.

The game RAM 104 is provided with the above-described special figure reservation storage unit 105, normal figure reservation storage unit 106, and the like. The game RAM 104 is provided with a non-erasable storage unit 107, and the non-erasable storage unit 107 is provided with a total number of winning balls storage unit 107a, a total number of shot balls storage unit 107b, and a difference number storage unit 107c. It is In the non-erasing storage unit 107, the game CPU 102 does not erase the stored contents even if the RAM clear is executed. The non-erasing storage unit 107 (total number of winning balls storage unit 107a, total number of shot balls storage unit 107b, difference number storage unit 107c) will be described in detail later.

The main control board 100 is also provided with a 7-segment display 300, a setting key cylinder 180, and a special reset switch 181 (special operating means) (see FIG. 8). As shown in FIG. 9, the 7-segment display 300 is a so-called 4-segment 7-segment display, and has a total of 32 lighting (emitting) portions. Specifically, the 7-segment display 300 has a first display area 310, a second display area 320, a third display area 330, and a fourth display area 340 in order from left to right. The four display areas 310, 320, 330, and 340 have eight lighting portions (LED elements) LB1 to LB8 and LB9 to represent numbers and letters from "0" to "9", respectively. It has LB16, LB17 to LB24, and LB25 to LB32. Specifically, the 7-segment display 300 includes linear lighting portions LB1 to LB7, LB9 to LB15, LB17 to LB23, and LB25 to LB31 formed in a linear shape, and a dot-shaped lighting portion LB8 formed in a dot shape. , LB16, LB24, and LB32. The display control of the 7-segment display 300 is performed by the game control microcomputer 101. FIG.

The setting key cylinder 180 functions as operating means when setting a set value corresponding to the probability of judging a big win. The inside of the setting key cylinder 180 is rotated between an initial position and a rotational position with a setting key (not shown) inserted. Therefore, in the pachinko game machine PY1, by rotating the setting key cylinder 180 to the rotation position and turning on the power while pushing down the RAM clear switch 191, the setting mode is shifted to a setting mode in which setting values can be set. can do. Then, in this setting mode, the setting value can be set to "1". However, in this pachinko game machine PY1, there is only one set value, ie, "1". Therefore, the set value cannot be changed from "1". When the setting key cylinder 180 is rotated from the rotating position to the standby position while the setting mode is set, the setting mode is terminated and the RAM is cleared.

The main control board 100 is also provided with a special reset switch 181 that can be pressed. As shown in FIG. 8, the special reset switch 181 is provided on the main control board 100 arranged on the back side of the pachinko game machine PY1. Therefore, the special reset switch 181 cannot be operated unless it is an employee of the game arcade who can open and close the front door 23 . That is, the special reset switch 181 can be said to be an operating means that is substantially impossible for the player to operate. The function of the special reset switch 181 will be detailed later. A game I/O (Input/Output) port unit 118 for inputting and outputting data and signals is mounted on the main control board.

Various sensors MS and various actuators MA are connected to the main control board 100 via a predetermined relay board (not shown). Therefore, signals output from various sensors MS are input to the main control board 100 . The main control board 100 also outputs signals to various actuators MA.

The various sensors MS connected to the main control board 100 include a first starting hole sensor that detects a game ball that has entered the first starting hole 11, and a second starting hole sensor that detects a game ball that has entered the second starting hole 12. A starting opening sensor, a general winning opening sensor that detects a game ball that has entered the general winning opening 10, a gate sensor that detects a gaming ball that has passed through the gate 13, and a first winning opening that detects a game ball that has won a first large winning opening 14. A big winning hole sensor, a second big winning hole sensor 15a that detects the game ball that has won the second big winning hole 15, a specific area sensor 16a that detects a game ball that has passed through the specific area 16 (entered the specific area 16), And, a non-specific area sensor 17a for detecting a game ball that has passed through the non-specific area 17 (entered the non-specific area 17) is included.

Further, the various sensors MS include an outlet sensor for detecting all game balls flowing down the game area 6 (total number of shot balls). Here, the game balls that flow down to the outside of the game area 6 pass through a discharge path (not shown) provided at the bottom of the game board mounting frame 2 and are discharged to the outside of the pachinko game machine PY1. Therefore, the outlet sensor is provided in the discharge path. Further, the various sensors MS include a magnetic sensor for detecting illegal magnetism. The magnetic sensor detects magnetism generated when a player uses a magnet or the like to illegally enter game balls into various prize winning openings 10, 11, 12, 14, and 15. FIG. Each of the sensors described above outputs a signal corresponding to the content of the detection to the main control board 100 when the game ball is detected.

The various sensors MS include a front door open sensor for detecting opening of the front door 23 with respect to the outer frame 22, and a front frame open sensor for detecting opening of the front frame 23m with respect to the game board mounting frame 2A. there is When the front door open sensor detects that the front door 23 is open, it outputs a signal (front door open detection signal) corresponding to the content of the detection to the main control board 100 . When the front frame open sensor detects that the front frame 23m is open, it outputs a signal (front frame open detection signal) to the main control board 100 according to the content of the detection. The types and number of sensors connected to the main control board 100 can be changed as appropriate within a range that does not interfere with the game.

In addition, the various actuators MA connected to the main control board 100 include an electric throttle solenoid for driving the electric throttle opening/closing member 12k of the electric throttle 12D, and a normal AT opening/closing member 14k for the first prize winning device 14D. 1 big winning opening solenoid, the second big winning opening solenoid that drives the VAT opening/closing member 15k of the second big winning device 15D, and the distribution solenoid 16s that drives the distribution member 16k of the distribution device 16D are included. . The type and number of actuators connected to the main control board 100 can be changed as appropriate within a range that does not interfere with the game.

Further, the main control board 100 is connected to the display devices 8 (special figure display device 81, normal figure display device 82, and special figure reservation display device 83). Display control of these display devices 8 is performed by a game control microcomputer 101 .

The main control board 100 also transmits various commands to the payout control board 170 and receives signals from the payout control board 170 for payout monitoring. The payout control board 170 includes a card unit CU (which is installed adjacent to the pachinko game machine PY1 and enables ball lending based on information such as an inserted prepaid card) and a prize ball payout device 73. , and a launcher 72 is connected via a launch control circuit 175 . The firing device 72 includes a handle 72k (see FIG. 1).

The payout control board 170 pays out prize balls using the prize ball payout device 73 and the rental ball payout device 74 based on the signal from the game control microcomputer 101 and the signal from the connected card unit CU. Or pay out rental balls. The number of game balls to be paid out is output to the payout control board 170 .

The shooting device 72 is also provided with a touch switch capable of detecting contact with a handle 72k (see FIG. 1) by a person such as a player. When the player operates the handle 72 k , the touch switch detects the player's contact with the handle 72 k and outputs a detection signal to the payout control board 170 . Also, the firing device 72 is connected to a firing volume knob capable of detecting the rotation angle (operation amount) of the handle 72k. The shooting device 72 drives the shooting solenoid so that the game ball is shot with the strength corresponding to the rotation angle of the handle 72k detected by the shooting volume knob. In addition, in the pachinko game machine PY1, one game ball is shot about every 0.6 seconds while the rotation operation to the handle 72k is maintained.

Also, the payout control board 170 is connected to the external terminal board 160 . That is, the external terminal board 160 is connected to the main control board 100 via the payout control board 170 . The external terminal board 160 transmits an outer end signal transmitted from the main control board 100 to an external unit GU (data counter, hall computer, etc.) provided outside the pachinko game machine PY1. The information included in the outer end signal includes, for example, information indicating whether a jackpot has been won, information on the game state, and information indicating an error or irregularity (abnormality). Although the external terminal board 160 transmits the outer end signal to the external unit GU by parallel communication, the outer end signal may be transmitted by asynchronous serial communication (common asynchronous serial communication port). Also, the main control board 100 is connected to the external terminal board 160 via the payout control board 170, but the main control board 100 is connected to the external terminal board 160 via a board other than the payout control board 170 (for example, a relay board). Alternatively, the main control board 100 and the external terminal board 160 may be directly connected.

In addition, the main control board 100 transmits various commands including information on the game to the effect control board 120 according to the progress of the game. Based on various commands sent from the main control board 100 , the effect control board 120 can grasp the progress of the game (game control content) by the main control board 100 . In addition, the connection between the main control board 100 and the effect control board 120 is a unidirectional communication connection capable of only transmitting a signal from the main control board 100 to the effect control board 120 . That is, between the main control board 100 and the effect control board 120, a unidirectional circuit (for example, a circuit using a diode), not shown, is interposed as communication direction control means.

As shown in FIG. 7, the effect control board 120 is mounted with a one-chip microcomputer for effect control (hereinafter "effect control microcomputer") 121 for controlling the effect of the pachinko game machine PY1 according to a program. In the effect control microcomputer 121, the effect ROM 123 storing a program for controlling the effect with the progress of the game by the main control board 100, the effect RAM 124 used as a work memory, and the effect ROM 123 are stored. It includes a performance CPU 122 that executes the program.

Further, the effect ROM 123 stores programs for performing sub-control main processing, reception interrupt processing, sub-side timer interrupt processing, and the like, which will be described later. Note that the performance ROM 123 may be externally attached.

Also, the effect control board 120 is mounted with an effect I/O port unit 138 for inputting and outputting data and signals, and an RTC (Real Time Clock) 139 . The RTC 139 measures the current date and time (date and time). The RTC 139 operates on the power supplied to the pachinko game machine PY1 from a predetermined island power supply (not shown), and when power is not supplied from the island power supply, the power supply board 190 operates. It operates by power supplied from a backup power supply circuit 192 provided. Therefore, the RTC 139 can measure the current date and time even when the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is not powered on. In addition, a backup power supply circuit for the RTC 139 may be provided in the performance control board 120 . A circuit including a capacitor or an internal battery (button battery or the like) can be adopted as the backup power supply circuit.

An image control board 140 is connected to the effect control board 120 . The effect control microcomputer 121 of the effect control board 120 is based on the command received from the main control board 100, that is, according to the progress of the game by the main control board 100, the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 displays an image. 50 display control is performed. Incidentally, the connection between the effect control board 120 and the image control board 140 allows both transmission of signals from the effect control board 120 to the image control board 140 and transmission of signals from the image control board 140 to the effect control board 120. two-way communication connection.

The image control board 140 includes an image ROM 142 storing programs for image control, an image RAM 143 used as a work memory, and an image CPU 141 for executing the programs stored in the image ROM 142. . The image control board 140 also includes a CGROM 145 storing image data to be displayed on the image display device 50, a VRAM 146 used for developing image data stored in the CGROM 145, and a VDP (Video Display Processor) 144. It has Of course, all or part of these electronic components may be configured as one chip. The CGROM 145 stores, for example, image data (still image data and moving image data, specifically characters, items, figures, letters, numbers, symbols, etc.) for displaying images to be displayed on the image display device 50. (including background images) and image data such as background images) are stored.

The VDP 144 reads the image data from the CGROM 145 and develops it in the development area in the VRAM 146 according to the display list created by the image CPU 141 based on the command from the effect control microcomputer 121 . Then, the developed image data are appropriately synthesized and an image is drawn in the frame buffer in the VRAM 146 . Then, the image drawn in the frame buffer is output to the image display device 50 as RGB signals. As a result, various effect images are displayed on the display screen 50a.

Note that the display list is composed of a command group for instructing execution of drawing on a frame-by-frame basis. The display list contains information on various parameters such as the type of image to be drawn, the position to draw the image, the order of priority of display, the display magnification, and the transmittance of the image.

Based on the command received from the main control board 100, that is, according to the progress of the game by the main control board 100, the performance control microcomputer 121 outputs voice, music, effect sound, etc. from the speaker 52 via the voice control circuit 161. to output

Sound data such as sound output from the speaker 52 is stored in the effect ROM 123 of the effect control board 120 . A CPU may be mounted on the audio control circuit 161 as a substrate. In this case, the CPU may be caused to execute voice control. Furthermore, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the board and the voice data may be stored in the ROM. Alternatively, the speaker 52 may be connected to the image control board 140 and the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 may be caused to perform voice control. Furthermore, in this case, the audio data may be stored in the image ROM 142 of the image control board 140 .

Also, various switches serving as input units, various actuators SA serving as drive sources, and various lamps SL are connected to the effect control board 120 via a predetermined relay board (not shown). Signals output from various switches are input to the effect control board 120 . In addition, the effect control board 120 outputs signals to various actuators SA. In addition, the effect control board 120 performs lighting control of various lamps SL via the lamp control circuit 151 based on commands received from the main control board 100 and the like.

Various switches connected to the effect control board 120 include a normal button detection switch 40a and a special button detection switch 41a. The normal button detection switch 40a detects that the normal button 40 has been pressed. The special button detection switch 41a detects that the special button 41 has been pressed. Each detection switch 40a, 41a outputs a signal corresponding to the detected content to the effect control board 120. FIG. The type and number of switches connected to the effect control board 120 can be appropriately changed within a range that does not interfere with the game.

The various actuators SA connected to the production control board 120 include motors for driving the on-board movable device 55, the under-board movable device 56, the frame movable device 58, etc. It is possible to cause a predetermined operation to be performed. Specifically, the effect control microcomputer 121 creates operation pattern data that determines the operation mode of each movable device, and controls the operation of each movable device via the lamp control circuit 151 . The type and number of actuators connected to the effect control board 120 can be appropriately changed within a range that does not interfere with the game.

The various lamps SL connected to the effect control board 120 include a frame lamp 53, a board lamp 54, etc., and light each lamp. Specifically, the production control microcomputer 121 creates light emission pattern data (data for deciding on/off, light emission color, etc., also called lamp data) that determines the light emission mode of each lamp, and controls the light emission of each lamp according to the light emission pattern data. Control. In addition, the data stored in ROM123 for production|presentation of the production|presentation control board 120 is used for preparation of light emission pattern data.

A CPU may be mounted using the lamp control circuit 151 as a substrate. In this case, the CPU may be caused to execute lighting control of each lamp and operation control of each movable device. Furthermore, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the substrate, and data relating to light emission patterns and operation patterns may be stored in the ROM. Also, the type and number of lamps connected to the effect control board 120 can be appropriately changed within a range that does not interfere with the game.

3. Principal Games Performed by Gaming Machine Next, the principal games performed by the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 10 to 15. FIG.

3-1. Games Related to Universal Figures First, games related to universal charts will be described. The pachinko game machine PY1 conducts a normal drawing lottery when the shot game ball passes through the gate 13. - 特許庁When the general pattern lottery is performed, the general pattern display device 82 performs variable display of the general pattern (stop display after performing variable display). Here, the normal symbols to be stopped and displayed include winning symbols and losing symbols. In addition, the losing pattern of the normal map is also called "losing universal map" in order to distinguish it from the losing pattern of the special pattern, which will be described later. When the winning symbols are stopped and displayed, the auxiliary game is executed, and the game related to the passage of the gate 13 ends. On the other hand, when the losing normal figure is stopped and displayed, the auxiliary game is not performed, and the game related to passing through the gate 13 ends. Also, in the following, the passage of the game ball through the gate 13 when the variable display of the normal pattern or the auxiliary game is not performed is referred to as "establishment of the normal pattern fluctuation start condition".

The pachinko gaming machine PY1 acquires a general-pattern related random number when the general-pattern fluctuation start condition is satisfied in performing such a series of games (normal-pattern lottery, variable display of the general-pattern, auxiliary game). As shown in FIG. 10(A), normal pattern random numbers are included in general pattern related random numbers to be acquired. The normal symbol random number is a random number (determination information) for performing a hit determination. Each random number is appropriately bounded.

3-1-1. Hit Judgment Hit judgment is a judgment for determining whether or not there is a hit (whether or not an auxiliary game is executed) using one or a plurality of hit determination tables as shown in FIG. 11(A). The hit determination table can be associated with a game state, which will be described later. That is, the game state includes a non-time-saving state and a time-saving state, and the hit determination table used in the non-time-saving state (non-time-saving hit determination table) and the time-saving state hit determination table (for time-saving It is possible to distinguish between the hit determination table) and the In each hit determination table, the determination value of the normal symbol random number (normal symbol random number) is distributed to the hit and the loss, which are the results of the hit determination. Therefore, the pachinko game machine PY1 collates the acquired normal symbol random numbers with the hit determination table, and performs hit determination as to whether it is a hit or a miss. Then, based on the result of the hit determination, the normal pattern fluctuation pattern determination for performing the variable display of the normal pattern is performed. If the result of the hit determination is hit, basically, the hit pattern is displayed in a variable display of the normal pattern and stopped. On the other hand, if the result of the hit determination is a loss, basically, the lost normal figure is stopped and displayed in variable display of the normal figure. Also, the probability of winning a prize can be changed as appropriate.

3-1-2. Normal figure fluctuation Normal figure fluctuation pattern determination is determination for determining a normal figure fluctuation pattern using one or a plurality of normal figure fluctuation pattern determination tables as shown in FIG. 11(B). The normal pattern fluctuation pattern is identification information related to predetermined matters related to the variable display of the normal pattern, such as the normal pattern fluctuation time.

Normal figure fluctuation pattern determination table can be associated with the gaming state. That is, as the normal pattern fluctuation pattern determination table, the normal pattern fluctuation pattern determination table (non-shorter normal pattern fluctuation pattern determination table) used in the non-time saving state, and the normal pattern fluctuation pattern determination table used in the short time state ( It is possible to distinguish between time-saving normal figure fluctuation pattern determination table).

In each normal pattern fluctuation pattern determination table, one normal pattern fluctuation pattern, which is the result of the normal pattern fluctuation pattern determination, is stored for each normal pattern to be stopped. That is, the pachinko game machine PY1 can vary the normal figure fluctuation time between the non-time saving state and the time saving state. For example, in a non-time-saving state, for the variable display of the normal figure when stopping the normal figure of loss (losing general figure), the normal figure fluctuation time is determined to be a normal figure fluctuation pattern, for example, 30 seconds, and the winning pattern For the variable display of the normal pattern in the case of stop display, the normal pattern fluctuation time is determined to be, for example, 30 seconds. In addition, in the time saving state, the variable display of the normal pattern when the losing normal pattern is stopped and displayed is determined to be a normal pattern fluctuation pattern in which the normal pattern fluctuation time is, for example, 5 seconds, and when the winning pattern is stopped and displayed For the variable display of the figure, a normal figure variation pattern is determined in which the normal figure variation time is, for example, 5 seconds. The variable display of the normal pattern fluctuation time associated with the normal pattern fluctuation pattern determined by this determination is performed by the normal pattern display device 82 . Moreover, it is possible to appropriately change these normal pattern fluctuation times. In this way, by performing the hit determination and the normal pattern fluctuation pattern determination, the normal pattern display device 82 performs variable display of the normal pattern.

3-1-3. Auxiliary game Auxiliary game is a variable display of the general pattern, and as a display result (the result of the general pattern lottery), it is executed when the winning design is stopped and displayed (derived).

Auxiliary games include elements (auxiliary game components) that constitute the auxiliary game, that is, various elements such as the number of times the electric chew 12D is opened and the opening time for each opening. Each of these elements is associated with a game state. The pachinko game machine PY1 controls the auxiliary game using one or more auxiliary game control tables as shown in FIG. 11(C) based on the game state. The auxiliary game control table is associated with the game state. Each auxiliary game control table stores auxiliary game components. Also, the number of times of opening and the opening time in each of these elements can be changed as appropriate.

The pachinko game machine PY1 can vary the opening time of the electric chew 12D between the auxiliary game in the non-time saving state and the auxiliary game in the time saving state. For example, in the auxiliary game in the non-time-saving state, the electric chew 12D is opened only for the first opening time (time (for example, 0.08 seconds) in which it is difficult for the game ball to win the electric chew 12D). In addition, below, the auxiliary game in the non-time saving state is also referred to as "short opening auxiliary game". In addition, in the auxiliary game in the time saving state, the electric chew 12D is held for a second opening time longer than the first opening time (a time (for example, 3.00 seconds) that makes it easy to win the game ball with the electric chew 12D). Open. In addition, below, the auxiliary game in the time saving state is also referred to as "long open auxiliary game".

3-2. Games Related to Special Figures Next, games related to special figures will be described. The pachinko game machine PY1 performs a special figure 1 lottery when the launched game ball wins the first start hole 11.例文帳に追加When the special figure 1 lottery is performed, the special figure 1 variable display (stopped display after performing the variable display) is performed on the special figure 1 display device 81a to notify the result of the special figure 1 lottery. Here, the stop-displayed special figure 1 includes a jackpot symbol and a losing symbol. That is, the results of the special figure 1 lottery include a big hit and a loss. When the jackpot symbols are stop-displayed, the jackpot game is executed, a new game state is set, and the game based on the winning is finished. On the other hand, when the losing symbol is stopped and displayed, the big win game is not performed, and the game based on the winning is finished.

Similarly, the pachinko game machine PY1 performs a special figure 2 lottery when the launched game ball wins the second start hole 12. - 特許庁When the special figure 2 lottery is performed, the special figure 2 variable display (stop display after performing the variable display) is performed in the special figure 2 display device 81b to notify the result of the special figure 2 lottery. Here, the stop-displayed special figure 2 includes a big hit pattern and a losing pattern. That is, the results of the special figure 2 lottery include a big hit and a loss. When the jackpot symbols are stop-displayed, the jackpot game is executed, a new game state is set, and the game based on the win is finished. On the other hand, when the losing symbol is stopped and displayed, the big winning game is not performed, and the game based on the winning is finished.

In the following, the winning of the game ball in the first starting hole 11 is called "establishment of the first starting condition", and the winning of the game ball in the second starting hole 12 is called "establishment of the second starting condition". It says. Also, "satisfaction of the first starting condition" and "satisfaction of the second starting condition" are collectively referred to as "satisfaction of the starting condition". In addition, the special design losing pattern is also called "loss special pattern" in order to distinguish it from the above-mentioned normal pattern losing pattern.

The pachinko gaming machine PY1 acquires a special figure-related random number when the starting condition is established, and performs the series of games (special figure lottery, variable display of the special figure, jackpot game, game state setting). Various decisions are made on random numbers. As shown in FIG. 10B, the special symbol-related random numbers to be acquired include special symbol random numbers (jackpot random numbers), jackpot symbol type random numbers, reach random numbers, and special symbol variation pattern random numbers. The special symbol random number is a random number for judging the jackpot. The jackpot symbol type random number is a random number for judging the jackpot symbol type. A reach random number is a random number for performing reach determination. The special symbol variation pattern random number is a random number for determining the variation pattern of the special symbol. Each random number is appropriately bounded. Note that the random number is also called determination information.

3-2-1. Jackpot Judgment Jackpot judgment is a judgment for determining whether or not a jackpot (whether or not to execute a jackpot game) using one or a plurality of jackpot determination tables as shown in FIG. 12(A). The game state includes a normal probability state and a high probability state, and the jackpot determination table is associated with whether it is the normal probability state or the high probability state. That is, as the jackpot determination table, it is possible to distinguish between a jackpot determination table used in a normal probability state (normal probability jackpot determination table) and a jackpot determination table used in a high probability state (high probability jackpot determination table). It is possible.

In each jackpot determination table, a judgment value (special symbol random number value) of the special symbol random number is distributed to the jackpot and loss, which are the results of the jackpot determination. The pachinko game machine PY1 collates the acquired special symbol random number with a big win determination table to determine whether it is a big win or a loss. As shown in FIG. 12(A), the high-probability jackpot determination table has more special symbol random number determination values that are determined to be a jackpot than the normal-probability jackpot determination table. In addition, it is possible to appropriately change the winning probability of the jackpot.

3-2-2. Jackpot pattern type determination The jackpot pattern type determination is, when the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, uses one or more jackpot pattern type determination tables as shown in FIG. ) is a judgment for determining It is possible to associate the content of the big win, in other words, the constituent elements of the big win including the game privilege given to the player, for each type of the big win symbol.

The jackpot symbol type determination table is associated with the type of the special symbol that is variably displayed, in other words, the type of the starting port where the winning caused by the jackpot symbol type determination (that generated the jackpot symbol type determination) was performed. is possible. That is, as the jackpot symbol type determination table, the jackpot symbol type determination table (first jackpot symbol type determination table) used when performing the variable display of the special figure 1, and the jackpot used when performing the variable display of the special figure 2 It is possible to distinguish from the symbol type determination table (second jackpot symbol type determination table).

There are multiple types of jackpot patterns, and in each jackpot pattern type determination table, the judgment value of the jackpot pattern type random number (jackpot pattern type random number) is distributed to the jackpot pattern type that is the result of the jackpot pattern type determination. there is Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 collates the acquired jackpot design type random number with the jackpot design type determination table to determine the type of the jackpot design. In the first jackpot symbol type determination table and the second jackpot symbol type determination table, the jackpot symbol type random numbers are appropriately distributed to various jackpot symbols. In addition, it is possible to appropriately change the distribution rate of the jackpot symbol type. Also, the types of jackpot symbols can be increased or decreased as appropriate.

For example, as shown in FIG. 12(B), the allocation rate of the jackpot pattern type by the jackpot pattern type determination for the special pattern 1 is set to 50% for the jackpot pattern X and 50% for the jackpot pattern Y, and for the special pattern 2 It is possible for the jackpot pattern Z to make the distribution rate of the jackpot pattern type determined by the jackpot pattern type determination 100%. In this way, in the special figure 1 lottery performed by winning the game ball in the first start port 11 and the special figure 2 lottery performed by winning the game ball in the second start port 12, the swing of the jackpot symbol type Different fractions are possible.

3-2-3. Reach determination Reach determination, when the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, using one or more reach determination table as shown in FIG. This is a judgment for determining whether

The reach determination table can be associated with the gaming state. That is, as the reach determination table, the reach determination table (non-time-saving reach determination table) used in the non-time-saving state and the reach determination table (time-saving reach determination table) used in the time-saving state are distinguished. Is possible.

In each reach determination table, the reach random number determination value (reach establishment random value) is distributed to "with reach (generate reach)" and "without reach (not generate reach)", which is the result of reach determination. there is Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 collates the obtained reach random number with the reach determination table to determine whether there is reach or not (whether or not to generate reach). As shown in FIG. 12 (C), the reach determination table for non-time saving and the reach determination table for time saving can be different in the number of reach establishment random numbers that are determined as "with reach (generate reach)". It is possible. In the following, "with reach (generate reach)" performed on the premise that the result of the jackpot judgment is "losing" is referred to as "losing with reach", and "no reach (not generating reach)". )” is sometimes called “no reach”.

3-2-4. Toku-zu variation Toku-zu variation pattern determination uses one or more special symbol variation pattern determination table (special figure variation pattern determination table) as shown in FIGS. It is a determination for determining (special figure variation pattern), and is performed in any case of a big hit or a loss as a result of the big hit determination. The special figure fluctuation pattern is identification information for identifying predetermined matters related to the special figure fluctuation time and the production flow (production content) of the special figure fluctuation production described later. It should be noted that the special figure fluctuation pattern, in addition to the special figure fluctuation time and production flow (production content) of special figure fluctuation production, it is possible to include identification information regarding the result of jackpot determination and the result of reach determination. As a special figure variation pattern, it is possible to use a plurality of types of special figure variation patterns with different identification information, respectively, and the number can be changed as appropriate.

The special figure variation pattern determination table can be associated with the type of special symbol that performs variable display to be determined, in other words, the type of starting opening where the winning caused by the special figure variation pattern determination is performed. That is, as a special figure variation pattern determination table, a special figure variation pattern determination table (special figure 1 variation pattern determination table: FIG. 13) used when performing variable display of special figure 1 and a special figure 2 variable display It is possible to distinguish the special figure variation pattern determination table (special figure 2 variation pattern determination table: FIG. 14) used when.

Each special figure variation pattern determination table can also be associated with the gaming state. That is, as a special figure 1 variation pattern determination table, a special figure 1 variation pattern determination table (special figure 1 variation pattern determination table for non-time saving) used in the non-time saving state, and a special figure 1 used in the time saving state It is possible to distinguish from the variation pattern determination table (time saving special figure 1 variation pattern determination table). On the other hand, the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table is also used when the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table (special figure 2 variation pattern determination table for non-time saving) used in the non-time saving state and the time saving state It is possible to distinguish between special figure 2 variation pattern determination table (time saving special figure 2 variation pattern determination table).

In addition, each special figure variation pattern determination table associated with the gaming state can be further associated with the jackpot determination result, the jackpot symbol type determination result, or the reach determination result. That is, the non-time-saving special figure 1 variation pattern determination table and the non-time-saving special figure 2 variation pattern determination table each have a jackpot (for each jackpot symbol type), a reach loss, and a reach no loss. Similarly, the time-saving special figure 1 variation pattern determination table and the time-saving special figure 2 variation pattern determination table each have a jackpot (for each jackpot symbol type), reach with loss, and reach without loss.

Furthermore, the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table for each reach no loss can be associated with the number of special figures pending. For example, the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table for reach no loss used when the special figure 1 reservation number (U1) is 0 to 2, and the special figure 1 reservation number (U1) is used when it is 3 to 4 It is possible to distinguish between the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table for reach no loss. In addition, the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table for each reach no loss can be associated with the number of special figures pending. For example, the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table for reach no loss used when the special figure 2 reservation number (U2) is 0 to 2, and the special figure 2 reservation number (U2) is used when it is 3 to 4 It is possible to distinguish between the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table for reach no loss.

Then, variable display of the special figure of the special figure variation time according to the special figure variation pattern determined by each special figure variation pattern determination is performed by the special figure display device 81. Then, in the variable display of the special figure, when the jackpot pattern is stopped and displayed as the display result (the result of the special figure lottery), the variable display of the next special figure is not immediately performed, and the jackpot game is executed subsequently. be.

In addition, each special figure fluctuation pattern can be associated with the effect flow of the special figure fluctuation production as shown in the second column from the right of the table in FIGS.

In addition, as shown in the rightmost column of the table of FIGS. 13 to 14, the special figure fluctuation pattern can be named in association with the special figure (jackpot determination result) and the production contents of the special figure fluctuation production. be. For example, the special figure variation pattern related to the jackpot is called "jackpot variation". On the other hand, in the loss with reach, SP reach, which is a type of reach, is performed. The figure fluctuation pattern is "L loss fluctuation", and in the loss with reach, the special fluctuation pattern where the special figure fluctuation effect ends with N reach, which is a type of reach, is "N loss fluctuation", and the loss without reach Such a special figure variation pattern is referred to as "normal loss variation".

3-2-5. Prefetching Determination The pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs prefetching determination using one or a plurality of prefetching determination tables as shown in FIG. For the look-ahead determination, for example, determination of whether or not the special symbol random number is determined to be a big hit in the big hit determination, determination of which jackpot symbol type the jackpot symbol type random number is determined in the jackpot symbol type determination, special There is a determination of which special figure variation pattern the figure variation pattern random number is determined in the special figure variation pattern determination. The look-ahead determination table can be associated with the type of starting opening related to the starting prize. That is, as the lookahead determination table, a lookahead determination table (first lookahead determination table) when winning the first start opening 11 and a lookahead determination table (second lookahead determination table) when winning the second start opening 12 are used. , can be distinguished.

Also, the look-ahead determination table can be associated with the game state. That is, as the prefetching determination table, the prefetching determination table used in the non-time-saving state (non-time-saving prefetching determination table) and the prefetching determination table used in the time-saving state (time-saving prefetching determination table) are distinguished. Is possible.

That is, the look-ahead determination table includes the first look-ahead determination table used in the non-time-saving state, the first look-ahead determination table used in the time-saving state, and the second look-ahead determination table used in the non-time-saving state. It is possible to distinguish between this and the second look-ahead determination table used in the time saving state. It should be noted that it is possible to appropriately change what kind of determination is included in the prefetch determination.

3-3. Jackpot Game Next, the jackpot game will be described. The jackpot game includes multiple round games with opening and closing of the jackpot (first jackpot 14 or second jackpot 15), and the time between the start of the jackpot game and the start of the first round game. It includes an opening (also referred to as OP) and an ending (also referred to as ED) from the end of the final round game to the end of the jackpot game. Each round begins with the end of the opening or the end of the previous round and ends with the beginning of the next round or the beginning of the ending. Moreover, it is possible not to provide OP and ED. In addition, below, the round game of the predetermined number of times (predetermined order) is simply referred to as "round". For example, the first round game is called "1 round (1R)", and the tenth round game is called "10 rounds (10R)".

Elements that make up such a jackpot game (jackpot game components) include the number of round games, the number of openings of the big winning port (first big winning port 14 or second big winning port 15) in each round game, Includes the type and opening time of each opening (opening pattern), the time to close until the next opening (closing time), the opening time (opening time), and the ending time (ending time). ing. The pachinko game machine PY1 controls the jackpot game using one or a plurality of jackpot game control tables as shown in FIG. 16 after the stop display of the special figure. The jackpot game control table stores jackpot game components for each jackpot game. As jackpot games, it is possible to control one type or a plurality of types of jackpot games.

For example, as shown in FIG. 16, from 1R to 9R, the round game in which the first big winning opening 14 opens for a maximum of 29.5 seconds, or the first big winning opening 14 opens for a maximum of 0.1 seconds. A round game to open is performed. Then, in 10R (final round), there is a round game in which the second large prize winning port 15 opens for a maximum of 29.5 seconds, or a round game in which the second large prize winning port 15 opens for a maximum of 0.1 seconds. done. Further, in each round game, when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are detected by the big winning opening sensor, even before the maximum opening time of the big winning openings 14 and 15 elapses, End the round game.

Also, the number of times and time for each element can be changed as appropriate. Moreover, it is possible to perform the jackpot game using both the first big winning port 14 and the second big winning port 15 or using only one of them.

Here, the specific area 16 will be described in detail. Since the specific area 16 takes a closed state in which a prize cannot be won and an open state in which a prize can be won by the distribution member 16k, the operating mode of the distribution member 16k can be said to be the opening/closing mode of the specific area 16. FIG. Hereinafter, the operating mode of the distribution member 16k is also referred to as "opening/closing mode of the specific region 16". In this way, the distribution member 16k is controlled in a constant operation mode (a constant opening and closing mode of the specific region 16), but a constant operation mode of the distribution member 16k (a constant opening and closing mode of the specific region 16), The difficulty (easiness) of entering the game ball into the specific area 16 in the big win game is set in combination with the opening/closing mode of the second big winning hole 15 in the big win game. Note that hereinafter, the open state of the specific region 16 is also referred to as “V open”.

The distribution solenoid 16s is energized for 15 seconds after the opening of the second big prize opening is started, and the distribution member 16k is controlled to the second state (FIG. 3(B)). Therefore, in a round game in which the second large winning opening 15 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds, the opening time and timing of the second large winning opening 15 and the time and timing during which the distribution member 16k is controlled to the second state Due to the timing, it is easy for the game ball to pass through the specific area 16 (to make the game ball enter the specific area 16). On the other hand, in the round game in which the second large winning opening 15 is opened for a maximum of 0.1 seconds, the opening time and timing of the second large winning opening 15, the time and Due to the timing, it is almost impossible (difficult) for the game ball to pass through the specific area 16 (to make the game ball enter the specific area 16). Thus, in the jackpot game, during the jackpot game, the VAT opening and closing member with the first opening pattern (V long opening pattern) that makes it easy for the game ball to pass through the specific area 16 (hereinafter also referred to as "V passage") The VAT opening/closing member 15k and the distribution member 16k are operated in the jackpot game in which the 15k and the distribution member 16k operate, and in the second opening pattern (V short opening pattern) in which it is impossible or difficult for the game ball to pass through the specific area 16. It is possible to execute a jackpot game. Thus, the big hit game in which the VAT opening/closing member 15k and the distribution member 16k operate in the V long open pattern is called "V long big hit". On the other hand, a big hit game in which the VAT opening/closing member 15k and the distribution member 16k operate in the V short open pattern is called "V short big hit".

3-4. Game State Next, the game state will be described. As shown in FIG. 17, the pachinko machine PY1 has a "low probability low base game state", "low probability high base game state", "high probability low base game state", "high probability high base game state" and " It is possible to make it into any game state of "jackpot game state". In addition, "low probability low base game state" is "low probability low base state", "low probability high base game state" is "low probability high base state", and "high probability low base game state" is "high probability". "Low base state" and "high probability high base gaming state" can be abbreviated as "high probability high base state", respectively. As states constituting the game state, there are a state related to the probability of being determined as a "big win" in the big win determination and a state related to the ease of opening the electric chew 12D. The former includes a normal probability state and a high probability state. On the other hand, the latter includes a non-time-saving state and a time-saving state.

The normal probability state is set in the "low-probability low-base game state" or "low-probability high-base game state", and is a state in which the probability of being judged as a big hit in the jackpot judgment is a normal probability. The high-probability state is set in the "high-probability low-base game state" or "high-probability high-base game state", and is a state in which the probability of being judged as a big hit in the jackpot judgment is higher than the normal probability. Therefore, it can be said that the high-probability state is more advantageous to the player than the normal-probability state. When the pachinko game machine PY1 is powered on for the first time, the normal probability state is set. Then, by winning a jackpot, it becomes possible to switch from the normal probability state to the high probability state. For example, it is possible to switch to a high probability state by passing a game ball through the specific area 16 in a jackpot game. It is also possible to switch to a high probability state depending on the type of the jackpot symbol. The high-probability state can be switched from the high-probability state to the normal-probability state by performing a predetermined number of jackpot determinations without winning the jackpot, or by winning the next jackpot.

The non-time saving state is set in the "low probability low base game state", "high probability low base game state" or "jackpot game state". The time-saving state is set in the "low-probability high-base game state" or "high-probability high-base game state", and compared to the non-time-saving state, the game state in which the opening time of the electric chew 12D in one auxiliary game tends to be longer. is. For example, in the time saving state, the opening time (for example, 3.00 seconds) is longer than the opening time (for example, 0.08 seconds) of the electric chew 12D in the non-time saving state. Also, in the time saving state, using the special figure variation pattern determination table that is determined so that the special figure variation pattern with a short special figure variation time is selected more than the non-time saving state, the special figure variation pattern determination is It is also possible to have it performed (see FIGS. 13 and 14). As a result, in the time saving state, the pace of digestion of the special figure reservation becomes faster, and the effective winning of the starting opening (the winning that can be stored as the special figure reservation) is likely to occur. Therefore, it is possible to aim for a big hit under the smooth progress of the game.

Moreover, compared with a non-work-saving state, a time-saving state can make normal figure fluctuation|variation time short easily. For example, in the time saving state, the normal figure fluctuation time (5 seconds) shorter than the normal figure fluctuation time (30 seconds) determined in the non-working time saving state is determined. Therefore, the number of executions of the normal drawing lottery per unit time is greater in the time saving state.

In addition, it is possible to make it easier for the time saving state to be determined to be a hit in the hit determination as compared with the non-time saving state. For example, in the time-saving state, it is determined to be a hit with a higher probability (eg, 59936/65536) than the probability (eg, 6600/65536) determined to be a hit in the non-time-saving state. Therefore, the time-saving state has a larger number of hit determinations per unit time.

Thus, in the time-saving state, the opening time of the electric chew 12D per unit time is longer than in the non-time-saving state, and the game balls are likely to enter the second starting port 12 frequently. As a result, the base, which is the ratio of the number of balls awarded to the number of balls fired, increases. Therefore, in a time-saving state with a high base, it is possible to aim for a jackpot election without greatly reducing the number of game balls possessed. Therefore, it can be said that the time-saving state is more advantageous to the player than the non-time-saving state.

When the pachinko game machine PY1 is powered on for the first time, a non-time-saving state is set. Then, for example, by winning a jackpot, a time saving state can be set. The time-saving state can be changed from the time-saving state to the non-time-saving state by performing a predetermined number of big win determinations without winning the big win or by winning the next big win.

In addition, in the time-saving state, it is easier to win a win than in the non-time-saving state, the normal pattern fluctuation time is easy to be short, and the opening time of the electric chew 12D in one auxiliary game is easy to be long. There are three points about the game related to the normal figure, which are set to be advantageous to the player. However, the points that are set in favor of this player may be some of them.

In addition, the game state after the pachinko game machine PY1 is powered on for the first time is a "low-probability low-base game state" in which a normal probability state and a non-time-saving state are set. This game state is also called "normal game state". In addition, in the "jackpot game state", the hit determination is performed but the jackpot determination is not performed, so a non-time-saving state is set with the start of the jackpot game. As for the game state, it is possible to use all or part of the game states described above. In addition, as a game state other than the normal game state, "high probability high base state", "high probability low base state", "low probability high base state", "high probability state", "time saving state", "high base state , and the "jackpot gaming state" can be called a "privilege gaming state" in which a privilege is given to the player.

4. Main effects by game machine Next, main effects performed by the pachinko game machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 18 to 24. FIG.

4-1. Production Mode First, the production mode will be described. The production mode is a division of production (or a higher-level attribute). The pachinko game machine PY1 can set, as production modes, a customer waiting production mode, a normal production mode, a variable probability production mode, a short working hours production mode and a jackpot production mode.

In the customer waiting production mode, a special variable production is performed in the "low probability low base game state", "low probability high base game state", "high probability low base game state" and "high probability high base game state". It is a production mode that can be set when there is no special figure fluctuation production and indicates that it is in a standby state. A customer waiting performance is performed when the customer waiting performance mode is set. In the customer waiting effect, for example, as shown in FIG. 18A-1, a customer waiting demonstration video G100 introducing the pachinko game machine PY1 is displayed on the display screen 50a. Further, when the normal button 40 is operated while the customer waiting demonstration video G100 is being displayed, a setting screen G101 for setting the effects of the pachinko game machine PY1 is displayed as shown in FIG. 18(A-2). is displayed. Settings related to effects include volume setting of the sound output from the speaker 52, brightness setting of the display screen 50a (“light amount setting”), frequency setting of effects to be executed (“effect setting”), and the like.

Normal production mode can be set when special figure fluctuation production is performed in "low probability low base game state" or "high probability low base game state", and it is a production mode indicating that it is a non-time saving state be. In the normal effect mode, for example, as shown in FIG. 18(B-1), a first normal effect mode in which a background image (daytime normal background image G102) representing daytime mountain scenery is displayed on the display screen 50a. Then, as shown in FIG. 18B-2, a second normal effect mode in which a background image (ordinary evening background image G103) representing the scenery of the mountains in the evening is displayed on the display screen 50a; As shown in -3), there is a third normal effect mode in which a background image (normal nighttime background image G104) representing a mountain view at night is displayed on the display screen 50a. It can be switched as one condition that the special figure fluctuation effect is performed once or more times. Further, each of the first to third normal performance modes includes a normal front-stage performance mode before reach is established and a normal rear-stage performance mode after reach is established in the special figure fluctuation performance. In the normal front stage production mode, any one of the daytime normal background image G102, the evening normal background image G103, and the nighttime normal background image G104 is displayed on the display screen 50a. A custom background image will be displayed. Also, a special performance mode that is set only in the "high probability low base game state" may be provided.

The probability variable production mode is a production mode that can be set when the special figure fluctuation production is performed in the "high probability high base game state", and is a production mode indicating that it is a high probability state and a time saving state. In the probability variation effect mode, for example, as shown in FIG. 18(B-4), a background image representing the universe (probability variation background image G105) is displayed on the display screen 50a. Furthermore, the probability variation performance mode includes a probability variation front stage performance mode before the reach is established and a probability variation rear stage performance mode after the reach is established in the special figure fluctuation performance. In the variable probability front-stage production mode, the background image G105 for probability variation is displayed on the display screen 50a, but in the variable probability rear-stage production mode, a dedicated background image corresponding to the type of reach is displayed.

The time-saving performance mode is a performance mode that can be set when a special figure variation performance is being performed in the "low-probability high-base game state", and is a performance mode indicating a normal probability state and a time-saving state. In the time saving effect mode, for example, as shown in FIG. 18B-5, a background image representing the sky (background image for time saving G106) is displayed on the display screen 50a. Furthermore, the time reduction performance mode includes a time reduction front stage performance mode before reach is established and a time reduction rear stage performance mode after reach is established in the special figure fluctuation performance. In the time saving front stage production mode, the background image G106 for time saving is displayed on the display screen 50a, but in the time saving rear stage production mode, a dedicated background image corresponding to the type of reach is displayed.

The jackpot production mode is a production mode that can be set when a jackpot game is being performed in the "jackpot game state", and is a production mode indicating that the jackpot game is being performed. In the jackpot production mode, for example, during the opening of the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. A jackpot opening production is performed in which a winning image G108 is displayed. During the round of the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 18(C-2), the display screen 50a displays a round image G109 indicating the number of rounds and a prize ball number image G110 indicating the number of prize balls paid out. A round production will be performed. During the ending of the big win game, as shown in FIG. A jackpot ending production is performed in which a total number of prize balls image G112 indicating the number of prize balls is displayed.

It should be noted that the types of production modes can be changed or added as appropriate.

4-2. Special figure fluctuation production Next, the special figure fluctuation production (also simply referred to as "variation production") will be described. Pachinko gaming machine PY1, when the variable display of the special figure is started, the special figure variation pattern and the special figure lottery result related to the variable display of the special figure (jackpot determination result, jackpot pattern type determination result, reach determination result, and Based on the special figure fluctuation pattern determination result) etc., the special figure fluctuation production is executed. In the special figure variation production, the variation display of the production pattern is performed in a superimposed manner on a predetermined background image on the display screen 50a. The production pattern is composed of, for example, number patterns of 1 to 9, and in the variable display of the production pattern, the production pattern fluctuates with the start of the variable display of the special figure, and the production pattern with the end of the variable display of the special figure. stops. That is, after the special figure fluctuation time and the variable display of the effect design are performed, the variation is stopped and the stop display of the effect design is performed. Then, the result of the special figure lottery is informed by the stop display of the production pattern.

In addition, in the special figure fluctuation production, in addition to the fluctuation display of the production pattern, various functions such as the image display device 50, the speaker 52, the frame lamp 53, the board lamp 54, the movable devices 55, 56, 58, the normal button 40, and the special button 41 It is possible to perform other productions using a production device. In this case, other effects can be continued even after the stop display of the effect symbols.

4-2-1. Effect Symbol Display Area On the display screen 50a of the image display device 50, as shown in FIG. It is possible to provide a symbol area 50b1, a middle effect symbol area 50b2, and a right effect symbol area 50b3. The left effect symbol area 50b1 is an area for displaying the left effect symbol EZ1 when the effect symbol is stopped and displayed in the special figure fluctuation effect. Similarly, the middle production design area 50b2 and the right production design area 50b3 are areas for displaying the middle production design EZ2 and the right production design EZ3.

Further, as shown in FIG. 19A, it is possible to provide a small pattern area 50c in a section at the left end (upper left corner) of the upper end of the display screen 50a. The small pattern area 50c is an area for variably displaying the small patterns KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 when the special symbols are variably displayed. The small patterns KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 are composed of numeral patterns 1 to 9, for example.

In addition, in FIG. 19(A), the left effect pattern region 50b1, the medium effect pattern region 50b2, the right effect pattern region 50b3, and the small pattern region 50c are indicated by two-dot chain lines, but this is the left effect pattern region 50b1. , middle effect symbol region 50b2, right effect symbol region 50b3, and small symbol region 50c, but are not actually displayed.

4-2-2. Normal variation The pachinko game machine PY1 can perform normal variation first in the special figure variation effect. The normal variation functions as an effect suggesting that the variable display of the special figure has started.

When the variable display of the special figure is started, for example, as shown in FIG. , EZ2, EZ3" or "effect pattern EZ") are stopped and displayed, and the left small pattern KZ1, the medium and small pattern KZ2 and the right small pattern KZ3 are stopped and displayed, and the variable display of special symbols is performed. From the state of waiting for the variable display of the special figure, as shown in FIG. The variable display of KZ1, KZ2 and KZ3 is started. In addition, "↓" in FIG. 19 indicates that the symbols are displayed in a variable manner. Then, when the special figure fluctuation pattern of the variable display of this special figure is, for example, "normal loss fluctuation", as shown in FIG. 19 (C-1), the left production pattern EZ1 and the right production pattern EZ3 are different After temporarily stopping in the stop mode, the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stop-displayed in a stop mode (so-called split eyes) suggesting a loss, as shown in FIG. 19(D). At this time, the small patterns KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are all stopped and displayed in a stop mode suggesting a failure. There are a plurality of types of stop modes that indicate a failure, such as "1, 1, 2" and "2, 4, 6", in which the symbols on the left and right sides are not the same. On the other hand, when the special figure fluctuation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is a special figure fluctuation pattern with reach such as "N loss fluctuation", as shown in FIG. and the right performance symbol EZ3 are temporarily stopped in the same stop mode (so-called reach pattern), and reach is established. At this time, the fluctuation display of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 is continuously performed, and the ready-to-win performance corresponding to the special figure fluctuation pattern is performed. It should be noted that the stop order and stop mode of the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 can be changed as appropriate.

4-2-3. The N-reach pachinko game machine PY1 can perform N-reach when the reach is established in the normal variation. The N reach is an effect suggesting that the result of the big win determination may have been a "big win", and functions as an effect for making the player expect a big win.

In the N reach, as shown in FIG. 20 (A), the state in which the reach is established is maintained for a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds), and as shown in FIG. decelerates to Then, when the special figure fluctuation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is, for example, "N loss fluctuation", as shown in FIG. Symbols EZ1, EZ2 and EZ3 are stopped and displayed. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also stopped and displayed all at once in a stop mode suggesting reach-losing. There are a plurality of types of stopping modes that suggest reach-losing, such as "7, 6, 7" and "5, 3, 5", in which the left and right symbols are the same and the middle symbols are different from the left and right symbols. On the other hand, when the special figure fluctuation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is, for example, "N jackpot fluctuation", as shown in FIG. indicate. There are a plurality of types of stop modes suggesting a big win, such as "7, 7, 7" and "2, 2, 2", in which the left and right symbols are the same. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are all stopped and displayed in a stop mode suggesting a big win. It should be noted that the content of the N reach effect is not limited to the gradual deceleration of the medium effect symbol EZ2, and can be changed or added as appropriate.

4-2-4. SP reach The pachinko game machine PY1 can perform SP reach after N reach. The SP reach is an effect suggesting that the possibility that the result of the big win determination is a "big win" is higher than the N reach, and functions as an effect for making the player expect a big win.

In SP reach, after N reach, for example, as shown in FIG. An image (SP reach start title image) G1 indicating that reach has started is displayed. After that, as shown in FIG. 21(B), an SP ready-to-win effect (for example, a battle effect) is performed. Then, when the final stage of the SP reach-only production is reached, the special figure fluctuation pattern of the special figure variable display is, for example, "SP jackpot fluctuation", As shown in FIG. 21 (C-1), the display screen At 50a, an effect suggesting a big win (for example, a display in which the main character is happy to have won a battle) is performed, and the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped in a stop mode (so-called double eyes) suggesting a big win. indicate. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are all stopped and displayed in a stop mode suggesting a big win. On the other hand, when the special figure variation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is, for example, "SP loss variation", as shown in FIG. ) is performed, and performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stop-displayed in a stop mode suggesting reach-losing. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are all stopped and displayed in a stop mode suggesting a failure. It should be noted that it is possible to appropriately change or add the contents of the effect of the SP reach.

Here, the possibility that the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 for each reach are stopped in a mode indicating a big win (big win expectation, winning expectation) will be described in detail. The degree of jackpot expectation for each reach is determined by the execution probability based on the result of jackpot determination. For example, if the execution probability of N reach is set to 10% when the result of the jackpot determination is “losing” and is set to 100% when the result of the jackpot determination is “jackpot”, the execution probability of SP reach is If the result of the jackpot determination is "losing", it is set to 4%, and if the result of the jackpot determination is "jackpot", it is set to 100%. Can be set higher. In addition, SP reach A and SP reach B are made executable as SP reach, the execution probability of SP reach A is set to 2% when the result of big hit determination is ``losing'', and the result of big hit determination is ``big hit''. In the case of 20%, the execution probability of SP reach B is set to 2% if the result of the jackpot determination is "losing", and 30% if the result of the jackpot determination is "jackpot". For example, it is possible to set the SP reach B jackpot expectation higher than the SP reach A jackpot expectation. In this way, by appropriately setting the execution probability according to the result of the judgment of the big win, it is possible to set the expected degree of the big win.

4-3. Suspended Icon Display Area The display screen 50a of the image display device 50 can be provided with a suspended icon display area 50d consisting of four display areas, as shown in FIG. 22(A). The pending icon display area 50d is composed of a first display area 50d1, a second display area 50d2, a third display area 50d3 and a fourth display area 50d4, depending on the number of special figures 1 pending or the number of special figures 2 pending, each A pending icon HA can be displayed in the display areas 50d1, 50d2, 50d3, 50d4. For example, when the special figure 1 reserved number is "1", the reserved icon HA is displayed in the first display area 50d1, and when the special figure 1 reserved number is "2", the first display area 50d1 and the second 2 display area 50d2 and the pending icon HA is displayed.

Also, as shown in FIG. 22A, it is possible to provide an icon display area 50e consisting of one display area in the vicinity of the pending icon display area 50d. The icon display area 50e can display the icon TA that is the same as or different from the pending icon HA in accordance with the start of the special figure variation effect.

It should be noted that the number of display areas forming the pending icon display area 50d can be changed as appropriate. In addition, the pending icon display area 50d can be a display area that displays both the special figure 1 pending number and the special figure 2 pending number, or a display area that displays only one of them.

4-3-1. Suspension effect The pachinko game machine PY1 can perform a suspension effect in response to the winning of the game ball in the first start port 11 or the second start port 12. - 特許庁The pending effect can notify the player of the number of special figure 1 suspension or special figure 2 suspension.

In the pending effect, when the game ball wins the first starting port 11 when the special figure 1 pending number is "0", the special figure fluctuation effect is started, for example, as shown in FIG. 22 (B), the icon The icon TA is displayed in the display area 50e. Then, when two more game balls win the first starting hole 11 during the special figure fluctuation effect, as shown in FIG. A pending icon HA is displayed at 50d2, and the player is notified that the special figure 1 pending number is "2". After that, when the special figure variation effect is completed and a new special figure variation effect is started, as shown in FIG. HA moves to the icon display area 50e and is displayed as the icon TA, and the pending icon HA displayed in the second display area 50d2 of the pending icon display area 50d is moved to the first display area 50d1 and displayed. , and the player is notified that the special figure 1 pending number is "1".

4-4. Notice Effect The pachinko game machine PY1 can perform a notice effect at an arbitrary timing during the special figure variation effect. The notice effect is the effect using the image display device 50, the speaker 52, the frame lamp 53, the board lamp 54, the movable devices 55, 56, 58, the buttons 40, 41, etc., and the result of the big hit determination and the special figure variation pattern determination. It is possible to suggest the results of

4-4-1. Movable Body Effect The pachinko game machine PY1 can perform a movable body effect using the movable devices 55, 56, and 58 as an advance notice effect. The movable body performance is a performance for operating the movable devices 55, 56, 58, and functions as a performance for making the player expect a big win.

In the movable body production, for example, when developing from N reach to SP reach, as shown in FIG. It is suggested that the lower movable body 56k moves so as to overlap the display screen 50a as seen from the player, and develops into SP reach. At this time, the effect image is displayed in the space on the display screen 50a that does not overlap the on-board movable body 55k and the under-board movable body 56k. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 23(B), the on-board movable body 55k and the lower-board movable body 56k return to the normal standby state (initial position) and develop into SP reach. Note that the movable body presentation is not limited to suggestions for developing SP reach, and can be changed or added as appropriate. In addition, it is possible to appropriately change or add the operation contents of the movable device in the movable body presentation.

4-4-2. Operation Effect The pachinko game machine PY1 can perform an operation effect using the normal button 40 and the special button 41 as an advance notice effect. The operation performance is a performance in which the player operates the normal button 40 or the special button 41, and functions as a performance for making the player expect a big win.

In the operation effect, for example, in SP reach, a period during which the pressing operation of the special button 41 is valid (button operation valid period) occurs, and with the occurrence of this button operation valid period, as shown in FIG. , an effect for prompting the operation of the special button 41 (button operation promotion effect) is performed. In the button operation promotion effect, a button operation promotion image G3 is displayed on the display screen 50a. The button operation prompting image G3 includes an image simulating the special button 41 (special button image G31), an image (pressing operation image G32) representing the operation mode (that is, pressing operation) of the special button 41, and a button operation valid period. and an image representing the remaining time (operation valid period remaining time image G33). Note that the operation valid period remaining time image G33 is composed of a generally curved progress bar, and changes with the passage of time so that the player can easily understand the remaining time of the operation valid period. After that, when the special button 41 is pressed during the button operation effective period, or after the button operation effective period elapses without the special button 41 being operated during the button operation effective period, FIG. , the on-board movable device 55 is activated, and the on-board movable body 55k moves so as to overlap the display screen 50a from the player's point of view, suggesting the degree of expectation for a big win. Note that the operation effect is not limited to the operation of the on-board movable device 55, and can be changed or added as appropriate.

4-4-3. Prefetching Effect The pachinko game machine PY1 can perform a prefetching effect for the special figure 1 reserve or the special figure 2 reserve in which the special figure lottery is not performed as the notice effect. The look-ahead performance functions as a performance for suggesting in advance the lottery result of the special figure lottery for the special figure 1 reservation or the special figure 2 reservation.

In the look-ahead effect, for example, when the result of the look-ahead determination for the special figure 1 suspension is "jackpot", as shown in FIG. may be displayed as "☆". Further, when the result of the pre-reading determination is "missing", the pending icon HA may be displayed as "*" as a so-called fake effect. In addition, the look-ahead effect can be performed for both or one of the special figure 1 reservation and the special figure 2 reservation. Moreover, it is not limited to changing the display mode of the hold icon HA, and it is possible to change or add as appropriate. For example, it is possible to change the stop mode of the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 in the special figure fluctuation production.

5. Display on 7-segment display Next, display on the 7-segment display 300 (see FIG. 9) will be described. In the 7-segment display 300, the normal base, which is the ratio of the normal total prize balls won by the player in the normal game state and the normal shot balls fired by the player in the normal game state, is expressed as a percentage (%) value. Is displayed. In the 7-segment display 300, a base other than the normal base (time-saving base, which is the ratio of the total number of time-saving prize balls acquired by the player in the time-saving state and the number of time-saving balls fired by the player in the time-saving state, jackpot game The jackpot base, which is the ratio of the total number of jackpot prize balls won by the player in the jackpot state and the number of jackpot shot balls fired by the player in the jackpot gaming state, is not displayed.

Here, the game control microcomputer 101 always counts the number of normal shot balls, the total number of normal prize balls, and the total number of shot balls. The total number of shot balls is the number of shot balls shot by the player in all game states (normal game state, jackpot game state, high probability base state, low probability height base state, etc.). The total number of shot balls is calculated by counting the detection of the outlet sensor by the game control microcomputer 101 . The normal number of shot balls is calculated by the game control microcomputer 101 counting the detection of the discharge port sensor only in the normal game state. The normal total number of prize balls is calculated by counting the number of prize balls paid out in the normal game state by the game control microcomputer 101 .

The information on the number of normal shot balls counted for display on the 7-segment display 300, the information on the total number of normal prize balls, and the information on the total number of shot balls are stored in the non-erasable storage section 107 (FIG. 6) of the game RAM 104. reference) in a specific storage area (not shown). Therefore, even if the RAM is cleared, the information on the number of normal shot balls, the information on the total number of normal winning balls, and the information on the total number of shot balls are maintained (not erased). Thus, even if the RAM is cleared, the game control microcomputer 101 can calculate the normal base by using the normal number of shot balls when the power is cut off and the normal total number of prize balls when the power is cut off. Then, the game control microcomputer 101, regardless of the game state (normal game state, jackpot game state, high probability high base state, low probability high base state, etc.), the normal base value of the 7-segment display 300 It is displayed in the right two digits (the third display area 330 and the fourth display area 340 (see FIG. 9)).

Here, the normal base is calculated by dividing the total number of shot balls into 60,000 shots. In other words, the normal base calculated from when the power is turned on for the first time after shipment from the factory until the total number of balls shot reaches 60,000 is the first normal base. After that, when the total number of balls shot exceeds 60,001, the initial normal base value is stored as the previous normal base value. Then, the normal base calculated from 60,001 to 120,000 total shot balls becomes the current normal base. After that, when the total number of shots exceeds 120,001, the normal base value of the previous round is stored as the normal base value of the previous two rounds, and the current normal base value is stored as the normal base of the previous round. be. Then, the normal base calculated from 120,001 to 180,000 total shot balls becomes the current normal base.

After that, when the total number of shots exceeds 180,001, the normal base value of the second time before is stored as the normal base value of the third time before, and the value of the normal base value of the previous time is the normal base value of the second time before. stored, and the value that was the current normal base is stored as the previous normal base. Then, the normal base calculated when the total number of shot balls increased from 180,001 to 240,000 becomes the current normal base. After that, when the total number of shots exceeds 240,001, the value that was the normal base 3 times before is erased, the value that was the normal base 2 times before is stored as the normal base 3 times before, and the value that was the normal base 3 times before The value that was the normal base is stored as the normal base two times ago, and the value that was the current normal base is stored as the normal base one time ago. Then, the normal base calculated from 240,001 to 300,000 total shot balls becomes the current normal base. Thereafter, similarly, the normal base is calculated every 60,000 total shots, and the values of the normal base up to three times before are stored.

In this way, the game control microcomputer 101 stores the current normal base, the previous normal base, the two previous normal base, and the three previous normal base at the maximum in the non-erasing storage unit 107 of the game RAM 104. I can let you. In this case, the game control microcomputer 101, on the 7-segment display 300, the current normal base ⇒ 1st previous normal base ⇒ 2nd previous normal base, ⇒ 3rd previous normal base ⇒ current normal base 5 The display is switched every second.

Specifically, in the 7-segment display 300, when "bL" is displayed in the left two digits (the first display area 310 and the second display area 320 (see FIG. 9)), the right two digits (the third display area 330 and a fourth display area 340) the current normal base is displayed. Therefore, a person who sees "bL" in the left two digits can understand that the value (normal base) shown in the right two digits is the current normal base.

Then, when 5 seconds have passed since the display of the current normal base started, the 7-segment display 300 displays "b1" in the left two digits and displays the previous normal base in the right two digits. be done. Therefore, a person who sees "b1" in the left two digits can understand that the value (normal base) indicated in the right two digits is the normal base one time before.

Then, when five seconds have passed since the display of the previous normal base started, the 7-segment display 300 shows "b2" in the left two digits and the two previous normal base in the right two digits. is displayed. Therefore, a person who sees "b2" in the left two digits can understand that the value (normal base) indicated in the right two digits is the normal base two times before.

Then, when 5 seconds have passed since the display of the normal base two times before was started, the 7-segment display 300 shows "b3" in the left two digits and the normal base three times ago in the right two digits. is displayed. Therefore, a person who sees "b3" in the left two digits can understand that the value (normal base) indicated in the right two digits is the normal base three times before.

Then, when 5 seconds have passed since the display of the normal base three times before was started, as described above, the 7-segment display 300 displays "bL" in the left two digits and the current display in the right two digits. is displayed and so on.

Also, on the 7-segment display 300, if the total number of shot balls has been 300 or less since the power was turned on for the first time after shipment from the factory, "--" is displayed in the right two digits. That is, when the total number of shot balls is 300 or less, the normal base value is not displayed, and when the total number of shot balls exceeds 300, the normal base value is displayed. In this way, when the total number of shot balls is 300 or less, the value of the normal base denominator (the number of normal shot balls) is too small to avoid displaying the unreliable normal base value. there is Even if the total number of shot balls is 300 or less, the left two digits of the 7-segment display 300 repeat the display of "bL" ⇒ "b1" ⇒ "b2" ⇒ "b3" every 5 seconds. .

Also, in the 7-segment display 300, when the number of normal shots has been 6000 or less since the power was turned on for the first time after shipment from the factory, the left two digits indicate "bL", "b1", "b2", and "b3". ” flashes. After that, when the number of normal shot balls exceeds 6000 after the power is turned on for the first time after shipment from the factory, "bL", "b1", "b2", and "b3" indicated by the left two digits are lit. In this way, when the person who confirms the normal base on the 7-segment display 300 is shown the blinking mode of the left two digits, the normal base value indicated by the right two digits has not yet sufficiently converged. It is possible to have the user grasp that the value is not a value. In other words, when the lighting mode is shown in the left two digits to a person who checks the normal base, the value of the normal base shown in the right two digits is a value that converges to some extent. It is possible to

Also, in the 7-segment display 300, when the setting mode is entered after the power is turned on, the setting value (“1”) is displayed in the fourth display area 340. FIG. After that, when the setting key cylinder 180 is rotated from the rotating position to the standby position, the setting mode is terminated and the setting value (“1”) is no longer displayed in the fourth display area 340 . Thus, the setting value is displayed in the fourth display area 340 of the 7-segment display 300 only while the setting mode is set.

Also, in the 7-segment display 300, an initial display is performed after the power is turned on until the display of the normal base is started. As described above, when the setting mode is entered after the power is turned on, the initial display is performed after the setting mode ends. In the initial display on the 7-segment display 300, all the lighting portions LB1 to LB32 (see FIG. 9) included in the first display area 310 to the fourth display area 340 are lit. That is, the 7-segment display 300 indicates "8.8.8.8.". In this way, the 7-segment display 300 performs an initial display immediately after the power is turned on, indicating that the 7-segment display 300 operates normally.

6. Over-prize ball prevention function Next, the over-prize ball prevention function will be described. In the pachinko game machine PY1, the game control microcomputer 101 can operate an over-prize preventing function so as not to award excessive prize balls to the player. Specifically, the over-prized ball prevention function is a function that makes the game unexecutable on the condition that the difference number of balls is 80000 (reference number) or more. Here, the difference number of balls (specific count number) is the difference between the total number of prize balls and the total number of shot balls. The total number of prize balls is the number of prize balls that the player acquires (pays out to the player) in all game states (normal game state, jackpot game state, high probability high base state, low probability high base state, etc.) is. The total number of prize balls means the total number of prize balls that the game control microcomputer 101 plans to put out to the player, but it means the total number of prize balls actually paid out to the player. can be The total number of shot balls is the number of shot balls shot by the player in all game states, as described above.

The game control microcomputer 101 counts the total number of prize balls at any time after the power is turned on, and the information on the counted total number of prize balls is provided in the non-erasing storage section 107 of the game RAM 104. It is stored in the total prize number storage unit 107a (see FIG. 6). In addition, the game control microcomputer 101 counts the total number of shot balls at any time after the power is turned on, and the information on the counted total number of shot balls is stored in the non-erasing storage section 107 of the game RAM 104. is stored in the total shot ball number storage unit 107b (see FIG. 6). After the power is turned on, the game control microcomputer 101 subtracts the total number of fired balls from the total number of prize balls to measure the difference in the number of balls. It is stored in the difference number storage section 107c (see FIG. 6) provided in the non-erase storage section 107 of the RAM 104 for use.

Therefore, even if the RAM is cleared, the game control microcomputer 101 does not erase the information on the total number of winning balls, the information on the total number of shot balls, and the information on the number of difference balls stored in the non-erasing storage unit 107. . In this way, the game control microcomputer 101 can calculate the number of difference balls across dates using the total number of prize balls at the time of power cutoff and the total number of shot balls at the time of power cutoff. The game control microcomputer 101 treats the number of difference balls as a negative value when the value of the total number of shot balls is larger than the value of the total number of prize balls.

In this embodiment, when the over-prize ball prevention function is activated, the game control microcomputer 101 not only stops the game control process (the process of steps S102 to S108 described later, see FIG. 32), but also shoots a game ball. The firing control process (process of step 109 to be described later, see FIG. 32) is also stopped. Therefore, the player can immediately notice that the game cannot be played because the game ball is not shot even if the handle 72k is rotated. In addition, when the over-prize preventing function is activated, the game control microcomputer 101 stops the game control processing, and stops receiving signals corresponding to the detection contents from the various sensors MS, and displays 8 and 7 segments. The display control of the indicator 300 is no longer executed, the various actuators MA are no longer operated, and the outer end signal is no longer output to the external terminal plate 160 via the payout control board 170 .

After the over-prize preventing function is activated, the state in which the game cannot be played continues until the power is cut off. In this embodiment, the over-prize prevention function is canceled on the condition that the RAM is cleared. In other words, after the over-prize prevention function is activated, the employee of the game parlor cuts off the power by turning off the power switch 193 . The employee of the game arcade presses the RAM clear switch 191 when turning on the power switch 193 to turn on the power. As a result, the game control microcomputer 101 can execute the game control process and the launch control process related to the game by executing the RAM clear. Thus, in this embodiment, after the over-prize preventing function is activated, the game cannot be restarted only by turning the power OFF and ON (returning on), and the game can be restarted by executing the RAM clear. can.

Next, the timing at which the over-prize prevention function operates will be described with reference to FIG. The over-prized ball prevention function is activated when the advantageous game state advantageous to the player shifts to the normal game state on the condition that the difference number of balls is 80000 or more. In other words, at the timing when the difference number of balls reaches 80000, the over-prized ball prevention function does not necessarily operate. In this embodiment, the advantageous gaming state is a high-probability base state after a big win game or a low-probability base state after a big win game.

For example, it is assumed that the difference ball number reaches 70000 in the middle of the jackpot gaming state shown in FIG. 25(A). Of course, at this time, the over-prize preventing function does not operate. Next, it is assumed that the difference ball number reaches 80000 in the middle of the jackpot gaming state shown in FIG. 25(B). At this time, the over-prize preventing function does not operate. Subsequently, even at the timing of shifting from the big win game state to the high-probability/high-base state, the over-prize preventing function does not operate. After that, as shown in FIG. 25(C), when it comes to the timing of shifting from the high-probability-high base state to the normal game state, the over-prize preventing function is activated. In this way, in this form, the game does not stop in the middle of the jackpot game state or the middle of the high-probability-high base state, and the game can be ended at a good timing for the player to end the advantageous game state. It is possible.

In this embodiment, information on the number of difference balls is stored in the number of difference number storage unit 107c of the non-erasing storage unit 107, and the number of difference number is not reset (cleared) by turning the power OFF and ON. As described above, even if the RAM is cleared when the power is turned on, the number of difference balls is not reset. This is based on the following reasons.

In the pachinko game machine PY1, there is a situation in which the power is turned off and on (reconnected) or the RAM is cleared due to a bug, failure, serious fraud, or the like, even during business hours. In such a situation, if the number of difference balls is reset by turning on the power again or clearing the RAM, the provision of the over-prize preventing function would be meaningless. In other words, if a bug, malfunction, or serious fraud occurs, the player who restarts the game afterward may receive an unfair advantage that the over-prized balls prevention function will not operate easily. Therefore, in this embodiment, in order to prevent the player from receiving the above-described unfair advantage, turning on the power again or clearing the RAM does not reset the number of difference balls.

Next, conditions for resetting the number of difference balls will be described with reference to FIG. In this form, there are two reset conditions for resetting the number of difference balls. The first reset condition is that the special reset switch 181 is pressed as shown in FIG. 26(A). That is, when the game control microcomputer 101 receives a signal based on pressing operation of the special reset switch 181, it clears the difference number information stored in the difference number storage section 107c of the non-erasing storage section 107. do. In addition, when the information on the number of difference balls stored in the number of difference balls storage unit 107c is reset (cleared), the information on the number of total prize balls and the total number of prize balls stored in the total number of prize balls storage unit 107a The information on the total number of shot balls stored in the number-of-shot-balls storage unit 107b is also reset, but hereinafter, this is simply referred to as "resetting (clearing) the number of difference balls". In addition, in FIG. 26(A), when the special reset switch 181 is pressed down in the customer waiting state, the number of difference balls is reset. However, when the special reset switch 181 is pressed, the difference ball number is reset.

The second reset condition is that the customer waiting state continues for one hour (predetermined time), as shown in FIG. 26(A). That is, if the game is not played for one hour after shifting to the customer waiting state, the game control microcomputer 101 deletes the difference number information stored in the difference number storage section 107c of the non-delete storage section 107. clear. The customer waiting state is a game state in which the game is not executed and the special symbols are stopped and displayed.

The above two reset conditions are provided for the following reasons. For example, as shown in FIGS. 26(A) and 26(B), it is assumed that a certain player's game reaches 70000 in the jackpot game state. After that, when a certain player shifts from the jackpot game state to the normal game state through the high probability/high base state, the game is finished. In this case, if the number of remaining balls increases slightly (within 10000), the over-prize prevention function can be activated for the player who starts the next game, which is extremely disadvantageous.

Therefore, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 26A, pressing the special reset switch 181 resets the difference ball number. As a result, the employee of the game hall can press the special reset switch 181 at an arbitrary timing after finishing the game of a certain player to reset the number of difference balls. Also, as shown in FIG. 26(B), if the customer waiting state continues for one hour, it is determined that the player has finished the game, and the difference number of balls is automatically reset. As a result, it is possible to reset the difference number of balls without imposing an operation burden for the reset on the employee of the game arcade. Thus, by providing the above two reset conditions, it is possible to prevent the player who starts the next game from being extremely disadvantageous because the over-prize prevention function is activated immediately after starting the game. It is possible.

Next, an effect mode when the over-prized ball prevention function operates will be described with reference to FIG. 27(A). When the over-prize prevention function operates, as shown in FIG. 27(A), a red background image RE is displayed on the display screen 50a, and "Error X, over-prize error, please clear the RAM." is displayed. Also, a game stop sound is output from the speaker 52 . Furthermore, all the frame lamps 53 are lit in white, and all the board lamps 54 are extinguished. In this way, the effect mode shown in FIG. 27(A) enables the player to immediately recognize the situation in which the game cannot be executed. Note that the rendering mode shown in FIG. 27(A) continues until the power is cut off. The effect mode shown in FIG. 27(A) is canceled when the RAM is cleared, but is continued as it is only by turning on the power again.

Here, in the pachinko game machine PY1, a case where illegal magnetism is detected will be described. When the magnetic sensor detects illegal magnetism, the magnetic sensor outputs a signal corresponding to the magnetic detection to the main control board 100 . As a result, the game control microcomputer 101 stops the game control process and the shooting control process related to the game, in the same way as when activating the over-prize preventing function. In this way, the state in which the game cannot be played due to the magnetism detection continues until the power is cut off. However, in this case, unlike the case where the over-prize preventing function is activated, the game control microcomputer 101 executes the game control process and the launch control process related to the game by turning the power OFF and ON (turning on the power again). can do.

Next, an effect mode when illegal magnetism is detected will be described with reference to FIG. 27(B). When the magnetic sensor detects illegal magnetism, as shown in FIG. 27(B), a red background image RE is displayed on the display screen 50a, and "Error 1: Abnormal magnetism detection. Power on again. Please” is displayed. Also, a game stop sound is output from the speaker 52 . Furthermore, all the frame lamps 53 are lit in white, and all the board lamps 54 are extinguished. In this way, comparing the presentation mode when the over-prize ball prevention function is activated (see FIG. 27(A)) and the presentation mode when illegal magnetism is detected (see FIG. 27(B)), the cancellation method Other than the images, they are the same. Therefore, the employee or the player of the game hall is made to recognize that the game cannot be executed both when the illicit magnetism is detected and when the over-prize preventing function is activated. can be made easier.

Next, an effect mode when the difference ball number reaches 70000 will be described with reference to FIG. 28(A). As a precondition, it is assumed that the difference ball number reaches 70000 at the timing shown in FIG. 25(A). First, as shown in FIG. 28(A), a round image G109 and a number-of-balls image G110 are displayed on the display screen 50a. Then, when the number of difference balls reaches 70000, a purple edge image EFa is displayed at the edge of the display screen 50a, and an overpayment indicating "abnormal overpayment with 10000 remaining shots" at the bottom of the display screen 50a. A ball notice image KY is displayed. By displaying the purple edge image EFa and the over-prize notice image KY, it is possible for the player to grasp the situation in which the over-prize prevention function is about to be activated. The display of the purple edge image EFa is continued even after the jackpot game state is over, but the display of the over-prize ball preview image KY is finished when the jackpot game state is finished. It should be noted that the over-prize ball preview image KY may continue to be displayed even after the jackpot gaming state ends.

Next, an effect mode when the difference ball number reaches 80000 will be described with reference to FIG. 28(B). As a precondition, it is assumed that the difference ball number reaches 80000 at the timing shown in FIG. 25(B). As shown in FIG. 28B, the display screen 50a displays a round image G109 and a number-of-balls image G110. Then, when the number of difference balls reaches 80000, a red edge image EFb is displayed at the edge of the display screen 50a, and a game stop notice image KH indicating "stop the game at the end of the rush" at the bottom of the display screen 50a. is displayed. By displaying the red edge image EFb and the game stop notice image KH, it is possible for the player to know when the game is about to stop and when the game will be stopped. The display of the red edge image EFb is continued even after the jackpot game state is ended, but the display of the game stop notice image KH is ended when the jackpot game state is finished. It should be noted that the game stop notice image KH may be kept displayed even after the jackpot game state ends.

Here, after the difference ball number reaches 70000 at the timing shown in FIG. 25(A), the effect mode in the high probability/high base state is as shown in FIG. 29(A). That is, as shown in FIG. 29(A), the probability variation background image G105 is displayed on the display screen 50a, and the effect symbol EZ is variably displayed. A purple edge image EFa is displayed at the edge of the display screen 50a. This purple-rimmed image EFa allows the player to play while understanding that the number of difference balls has reached 70,000.

Also, after the difference ball number reaches 80000 at the timing shown in FIG. That is, as shown in FIG. 29(B), the probability variation background image G105 is displayed on the display screen 50a, and the effect symbol EZ is variably displayed. A red edge image EFb is displayed at the edge of the display screen 50a. This red edge image EFb allows the player to play while understanding that the number of difference balls has reached 80,000.

Next, as shown in FIG. 26(A), a description will be given of an effect mode when the difference ball number is reset by pressing the special reset switch 181. FIG. In this case, an employee of the game arcade opens the front door 23 with respect to the outer frame 22 and presses down the special reset switch 181 . Therefore, the front door open sensor detects the opening of the front door 23, and as shown in FIG. is displayed. At this time, at the bottom of the display screen 50a, a difference ball number reset notification image CLS indicating "the difference ball number has been reset" is displayed. As a result, it is possible for the employee of the game hall to understand that the number of difference balls has been reset.

Next, as shown in FIG. 26(B), an effect mode when the customer waiting state continues for one hour will be described. In this case, the customer waiting demonstration video G100 is displayed on the display screen 50a. At this time, at the bottom of the display screen 50a, a difference ball number reset notification image CLS indicating "the difference ball number has been reset" is displayed. As a result, it is possible for the employee of the game hall to understand that the number of difference balls has been reset.

7. Operation of Game Control Microcomputer [Main Control Main Processing] Next, the operation of the game control microcomputer 101 will be described with reference to FIGS. Note that counters, timers, flags, statuses, buffers, etc. appearing in the explanation of the operation of the game control microcomputer 101 are provided in the game RAM 104 . The game control microcomputer 101 provided on the main control board 100 reads and executes the main control main processing program shown in FIG. 31 from the game ROM 103 when the pachinko game machine PY1 is powered on. As shown in the figure, in the main control main process, first, power-on process is performed (step S001).

In the power-on process (S001), for example, stack setting, constant setting, interrupt time setting, game CPU 102 setting, SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time) setting, power recovery Initial settings such as setting of the working area of the game RAM 104, resetting of various flags, statuses, counters, etc. are performed. The initial value of the flag is "0" or "OFF", the initial value of the status is "1", and the initial value of the counter is "0". Note that the power-on processing (S001) is executed only once after the power is turned on, and is not executed thereafter.

In addition, in the power-on process (S001), the game control microcomputer 101 executes RAM clear when a signal based on the pressing operation to the RAM clear switch 191 is input. When the RAM clear is executed, the game information stored in the game RAM 104 (for example, game state information such as a high probability state, information such as the number of special figure reservations and the result of judging whether a big hit is successful or not) is erased. However, even if the RAM is cleared, the information on the total number of prize balls stored in the total number of prize balls storage unit 107a, the information on the total number of shot balls stored in the total number of shot balls storage unit 107b, The information on the difference number of balls stored in the number storage unit 107c is not cleared.

In this power-on process (S001), the game stop flag, which will be described later, is switched to OFF when RAM clear is executed in the ON state. On the other hand, the game stop flag remains ON unless the RAM clear is executed while it is ON. That is, the state of the game stop flag does not change only by turning on the power again. In this way, whether or not the game is restarted is determined depending on whether or not the RAM clear is executed after the game stop flag is turned ON by the actuation of the over-prize preventing function.

After the power-on process (S001), interrupts are prohibited (S002), and the normal design/special design main random number update process (S003) is executed. When each random number counter value reaches the upper limit, it returns to "0" and is added again. The initial value of each random number counter may be a value other than "0", or may be changed randomly. Also, each random number may be a so-called hardware random number generated using a known random number generation circuit such as a counter IC.

When the normal design/special design main random number update process (S003) ends, the interrupt is permitted (S004). While interrupts are enabled, it is possible to execute main-side timer interrupt processing (S005). The main-side timer interrupt processing (S005) is executed based on an interrupt pulse that is repeatedly input to the game CPU 102, for example, at a 4 msec cycle. That is, it is executed at a cycle of 4 msec, for example. And, after the main side timer interrupt processing (S005) is completed, before the next main side timer interrupt processing (S005) is started, various counters by normal design / special design main random number update processing (S003) Value update processing is repeatedly executed.

[Main Side Timer Interrupt Processing] Next, the main side timer interrupt processing (S005) will be described. As shown in FIG. 32, in the main timer interrupt process (S005), it is first determined whether or not the game stop flag is ON (S101). The game stop flag is turned on when the over-prize preventing function is activated. If the game stop flag is ON (YES in S101), the processing of steps S102 to S113 is passed. This makes the game unexecutable. On the other hand, if the game stop flag is OFF (NO in S101), subsequently, an input process, which will be described later, is executed (S102).

Next, a normal symbol/special symbol main random number update process is executed (S103). The normal design/special design main random number update process (S103) is the same as the normal design/special design main random number update process (S003) performed in the main control main process of FIG. Subsequently, sensor detection processing is executed (S104).

In the sensor detection process (S104), general winning opening sensor processing, gate sensor processing, second starting opening sensor processing, first starting opening sensor processing, first large winning opening sensor processing, second large winning opening sensor processing, specific area Sensor processing and outlet sensor processing are sequentially performed. Then, commands generated in each process are set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 .

In the general winning opening sensor process, it is determined whether or not the game ball is detected by the general winning opening sensor. Also, according to the result of the processing, a command for the general winning hole sensor is generated.

In the gate sensor process, it is determined whether or not the game ball is detected by the gate sensor. When it is determined that the game ball is detected, the normal symbol random number indicated by the counter value of the normal symbol random number counter is acquired, and the acquired normal symbol random number is stored in the normal symbol reservation storage part 106 provided in the game RAM 104.例文帳に追加. In addition, when a predetermined number (for example, 4) of normal symbol random numbers are stored in the normal pattern reservation storage unit 106, the newly acquired normal symbol random numbers are not stored. Also, a gate sensor command is generated according to the result of the processing.

In the second start sensor process, it is determined whether or not the game ball is detected by the second start sensor. When it is determined that the game ball is detected, a special symbol 2 related random number consisting of a special symbol random number counter, a jackpot symbol type random number counter, a reach random number counter and a special symbol variation pattern random number counter is acquired, and the acquired special symbol 2 related random number is stored in the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b provided in the game RAM 104. The special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b has a plurality of storage areas from the first area to the nth area (n is an integer of 2 or more), and the acquired special figure 2 related random numbers are stored in order from the first area. be. In addition, when the Toku-zu 2 relation random number is stored up to the n-th area, the newly acquired Toku-zu 2 relation random number is not stored. In addition, the second look-ahead determination is performed using the obtained Toku-zu 2 related random number and the second look-ahead determination table. In addition, according to the result of the process, the special figure 2 reservation number command representing the number of special figure 2 relation random numbers (number of special figure 2 reservations) stored in the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b and the second look-ahead determination Generate a command for the second starting port sensor including a second starting win command representing the result.

In the first start sensor process, it is determined whether or not the game ball is detected by the first start sensor. When it is determined that the game ball is detected, a special symbol 1 related random number consisting of a special symbol random number counter, a jackpot symbol type random number counter, a reach random number counter and a special symbol variation pattern random number counter is acquired, and the acquired special symbol 1 related random number is stored in the special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a provided in the game RAM 104. The special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a has a plurality of storage areas from the first area to the nth area (n is an integer of 2 or more), and the acquired special figure 1 related random numbers are stored in order from the first area be. It should be noted that, when the Toku-zu 1-related random number is stored up to the n-th area, the newly acquired Toku-zu 1-related random number is not stored. In addition, the first prefetching determination is performed using the acquired special figure 1 related random number and the first prefetching determination table. In addition, according to the result of the process, the special figure 1 reservation number command representing the number of special figure 1 relation random numbers (number of special figure 1 reservations) stored in the special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a and the first look-ahead determination Generate a command for the first start opening sensor including a first start win command representing the result.

In the first big winning hole sensor process, it is determined whether or not the game ball is detected by the first big winning hole sensor. Also, a command for the first big winning hole sensor is generated according to the result of the processing.

In the second big winning hole sensor process, it is determined whether or not the game ball is detected by the second big winning hole sensor. Also, a command for the second big winning opening sensor is generated according to the result of the processing.

In the specific area sensor process, it is determined whether or not a game ball is detected by the specific area sensor. Also, a specific area sensor command is generated according to the result of the processing.

In the outlet sensor process, it is determined whether or not a game ball is detected by the outlet sensor.

After the sensor detection process (S104) shown in FIG. 32, the game control microcomputer 101 executes normal operation process (S105). In normal operation processing (S105), normal design standby processing, normal design variation processing, normal design determination processing, and auxiliary game control processing are performed in sequence. Then, commands generated in each process are set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 .

The normal symbol standby process is a process that is performed during standby when the normal symbol variable display and auxiliary game are not performed. In the normal symbol standby process, hit determination is performed based on the normal symbol random number stored in the normal symbol reservation storage unit 106 . In addition, based on the current gaming state, normal pattern fluctuation pattern determination is performed to determine the normal pattern fluctuation pattern. Then, to generate a normal pattern fluctuation start command including information on the result of the hit determination and the normal pattern fluctuation pattern. Then, based on the normal pattern fluctuation time associated with the determined normal pattern fluctuation pattern, the normal pattern display device 82 is caused to start variable display of the normal pattern.

The normal symbol variation process is a process performed during the variable display of the normal pattern. In the normal pattern variation process, the normal pattern is stopped and displayed based on the hit determination result in response to the lapse of the normal pattern variation time after the start of the variable display of the normal pattern being executed. Then, it generates a general pattern fluctuation stop command indicating the end of the variable display of the general pattern.

The normal symbol determination process is a process performed when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed. In the normal design determination process, after a predetermined stop time (for example, 0.8 seconds) has elapsed since the start of the stop display of the normal pattern being executed, the normal pattern that is stopped and displayed is a winning pattern. Determine whether or not there is If the winning pattern is stopped and displayed, the auxiliary game is started based on the current game state and the auxiliary game control table, and an auxiliary game start command indicating the start of the auxiliary game is generated.

Auxiliary game control processing is a process that is performed when the auxiliary game is being performed. In the auxiliary game control process, the auxiliary game is controlled based on the current game state and the auxiliary game control table. Moreover, according to the result of the said process, the command for auxiliary game control is produced|generated.

The game control microcomputer 101 executes normal operation processing (S105) shown in FIG. 32, then difference ball number measurement processing (S106) described later, and special operation processing (S107) described later. Subsequently, a sorting device control process for controlling the sorting device 16D is executed (S108).

Next, the game control microcomputer 101 executes a shooting control process for controlling shooting of game balls (S109). That is, by executing the shooting control process (S109), the player can shoot the game ball by rotating the handle 72k. On the other hand, if the shooting control process (S109) is not executed, the game ball cannot be shot even if the player rotates the handle 72k.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 executes a 7-segment display control process for controlling the display of the 7-segment display device 300 (S110). Next, an error process is executed to determine an error (illegal) due to magnetic detection or an error due to the opening of the front door 23 or the front frame 23m (S111). In the error processing (S111), it is determined whether or not the magnetic sensor has detected incorrect magnetism. Then, a magnetic sensor command is generated according to the result of the processing. In the error processing (S111), the front door sensor or the front frame sensor determines whether the front door 23 or the front frame 23m is open. Then, a frame opening command is generated according to the result of the processing.

Next, the game control microcomputer 101 executes output processing, which will be described later (S112). Subsequently, other processing is executed (S113). As other processing (S113), for example, based on the special figure reservation number, the special figure reservation indicator 83 is controlled to a display mode indicating the number, or the timer is updated.

Then, the game control microcomputer 101 executes a power-off monitoring process when the power is cut off (S114), and ends this process. In the power failure monitoring process (S114), when the game control microcomputer 101 determines that the power supply is cut off due to the drop in the monitoring voltage, the game information, the information on the total number of winning balls, the information on the total number of shot balls, the number of difference balls, etc. information, game stop flag information, etc. are stored in a predetermined storage area of the game RAM 104 . After that, prohibition of access to the game RAM 104 is set.

[Input Processing] As shown in FIG. 33, in the input processing (S102), first, it is determined whether or not the special reset switch 181 is ON, that is, whether or not a signal based on the depression of the special reset switch 181 is received. (S201). If not ON (NO in S201), proceed to step S204. On the other hand, if it is ON (YES in S201), non-erase clear processing is executed (S202). In the non-erase clear process (S202), the information on the total number of prize balls stored in the total number of prize balls storage unit 107a, the information on the total number of shot balls stored in the total number of shot balls storage unit 107b, and the number of difference balls The information on the difference number of balls stored in the storage unit 107c is cleared. Note that even if the non-erase clearing process (S202) is executed, the information on the total number of shot balls stored in the specific storage area (not shown) of the non-erase storage unit 107 is not cleared. This is because the information on the total number of shot balls is used for display on the 7-segment display 300 as described above.

Following step S202, a non-erase clear command is set in the output buffer of game RAM 104 (S203), and the process proceeds to step S204. In this way, when the non-erase clear command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, as shown in FIG. In step S204, other processes are executed and the process ends. In other processing (S204), the game control microcomputer 101, for example, takes in the detection signal from the lower tray full switch for detecting the fullness of the lower tray 35, and stores it in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 as lower tray full data. .

[Differential ball number measurement process] As shown in Fig. 34, in the differential ball number measurement process (S106), first, the total number of prize balls counted to count the total number of prize balls to be paid out to the player is executed (S301). Information on the counted total number of prize balls is stored in the total number of prize balls storage unit 107a (see FIG. 6). Next, based on the detection by the outlet sensor, the total number of shot balls is counted (S302). Information on the counted total number of shot balls is stored in the total number of shot balls storage section 107b (see FIG. 6). Then, the total number of shot balls is subtracted from the total number of prize balls, and the number of difference balls is calculated (S303). Information on the calculated number of difference balls is stored in the number of difference number storage unit 107c (see FIG. 6).

Subsequently, in step S304, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the over-prize flag is OFF. The over-prize flag indicates that the number of difference balls is 80000 or more. If the over-prize flag is ON (NO in S304), this process is finished. On the other hand, if the over-prized ball flag is OFF (YES in S304), it is determined whether or not the number of difference balls is 80000 or more (S305). If the difference ball number is less than 80000 (NO in S305), the process proceeds to step S309. On the other hand, if the number of difference balls is 80000 or more (YES in S305), the over-prize notice flag (to be described later) is turned OFF (S306), the over-price ball flag is turned ON (S307), and the over-price ball notification command is executed. is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 (S308), and the process ends. When the over-prize ball notification command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, as shown in FIG. 28(B), the display screen 50a displays the red edge image EFb and the game stop notice image KH.

Subsequently, in step S309, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the over-prize ball notification flag is OFF. The over-prize notice flag indicates that the number of difference balls is 70000 or more. If the over-prize ball notice flag is ON (NO in S309), this process is finished as it is. On the other hand, if the over-prize ball notice flag is OFF (YES in S309), it is determined whether or not the number of difference balls is 70000 or more (S310). If the difference ball number is less than 70000 (NO at S310), this process is finished. On the other hand, if the number of difference balls is 70000 or more (YES at S310), the over-prize notice flag is turned ON (S311), and the over-price notice command is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 ( S312), this processing ends. When the over-prize ball notice command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, as shown in FIG. 28(A), the purple edge image EFa and the over-prize ball notice image KY are displayed on the display screen 50a.

[Special Action Processing] As shown in FIG. 35, in the special action processing (S107), the processing relating to the special figure display 81 and the big winning device (first big winning device 14D, second big winning device 15D) is divided into four stages. and assigns "special action status 1, 2, 3, 4" to each of those stages. Then, when the "special action status" is "1" (YES in S1301), the game control microcomputer 101 performs special symbol standby processing (S1302), and the "special action status" is "2". In case (NO in S1301, YES in S1303), special symbol fluctuation processing (S1304) is performed, and if "special operation status" is "3" (both NO in S1301, S1303, YES in S1305) , Special symbol determination processing (S1306) is performed, and when the "special action status" is "4" (S1301, S1303, S1305 are all NO), special electric accessory processing (S1307) is performed. Note that the special operation status is "1" by default.

[Special Symbol Standby Processing] As shown in FIG. 36, in the special symbol standby processing (S1302), first, whether or not the number of reserved balls of the second starting port 12 (that is, the number of special figure 2 reserved balls) is "0". is determined (S1401). If the special figure 2 reserved ball number is "0" (YES in S1401), that is, if there is no memory of the random number counter value group acquired due to the winning of the second start port 12, the first start It is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls of mouth 11 (that is, the number of reserved balls of special figure 1) is "0" (S1407). And, if the number of special figure 1 reserved balls is also "0" (YES in S1407), that is, if there is no memory of the random number counter value group acquired due to the winning of the first start port 11, the customer It is determined whether or not the wait flag is ON (S1416). The customer waiting flag indicates that the customer is waiting. If it is ON (YES in S1416), a customer waiting measurement process, which will be described later, is executed (S1419), and this process ends. On the other hand, if it is OFF (NO at S1416), the customer waiting command is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 (S1417), the customer waiting flag is turned ON (S1418), and this processing ends.

In step S1401, if the number of special figure 2 reserved balls is not "0" (NO in S1401), that is, the storage of the random number counter value group acquired due to the winning of the second start port 12 (special figure 2 reservation information ), if there is one or more, special figure 2 jackpot determination processing (S1402) and special figure 2 variation pattern selection processing (S1403) to be described later are performed. After that, the game control microcomputer 101 decrements the number of special figure 2 reserved balls by 1 (S1404). Then, the storage location (storage area) of the various counter values in the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b is shifted by one to the side to be read from the current position, and the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b corresponds to the first reservation Clear the storage area to be used (S1405). Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 executes special figure 2 fluctuation start processing (S1406), and proceeds to step S1413. In the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1406), while setting the special operation status to "2", the fluctuation start command is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104, and the fluctuation display of the second special symbol is started. In addition, the variation start command (also called the special figure 2 variation start command) set in the special figure 2 variation start process (S1406) includes the special figure stop design data set in the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1402) Information and information of the variation pattern set in the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1403) (information including information on variation time) is included.

Also, if the number of special 2 reserved balls is "0" but the number of special 1 reserved balls is not "0" (YES in S1401 and NO in S1407), that is, there is no reservation information of special 2, If there is one or more memories of the random number counter value group acquired due to the winning of the 1 start port 11 (reservation information of special figure 1), special figure 1 jackpot determination processing (S1408) and special figure to be described later 1 fluctuation pattern selection processing (S1409) is performed. After that, the game control microcomputer 101 decrements the number of special figure 1 reserved balls by 1 (S1410). Then, the storage location (storage area) of various counter values in the special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a is shifted by one to the side read from the current position, and the special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a corresponds to the fourth reservation Clear the storage area (storage area farthest from the read side) (S1411). In this way, the first special figure reservation is digested in the order in which it was reserved. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 executes special figure 1 fluctuation start processing (S1412), and proceeds to step S1413. In the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1412), while setting the special operation status to "2", the fluctuation start command is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104, and the fluctuation display of the first special symbol is started. In addition, the variation start command (also called the special figure 1 variation start command) set in the special figure 1 variation start process (S1412) is the special figure stop pattern data set in the special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1408) Information and information (information including information on fluctuation time) of the fluctuation pattern set in the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1409) is included.

When proceeding to step S1413, it is determined whether or not the customer waiting flag is ON, and if it is ON, the customer waiting flag is turned OFF (S1414). Then, a customer waiting counter clearing process for clearing (resetting) the value of the customer waiting counter to "0" is executed (S1415), and this process ends. The customer waiting counter is provided in the game RAM 104 and is used to measure the duration of the customer waiting state. The value of the customer waiting counter is cleared when the power is turned on again regardless of whether or not the RAM clear is executed.

[Customer Waiting Measurement Processing] As shown in FIG. 37, in the customer waiting measurement processing (S1419), first, a customer waiting counter increase processing for increasing the value of the customer waiting counter is executed (S1420). As a result, the game control microcomputer 101 can grasp the duration of the customer waiting state based on the value of the customer waiting counter. Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the customer waiting state has continued for one hour or more. If it is determined not to continue (NO in S1421), this process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is continuing (YES in S1421), the non-erase clear process is executed (S1422) as in the process of step S202 described above (see FIG. 33). As a result, the information on the total number of prize balls stored in the total number of prize balls storage unit 107a, the information on the total number of shot balls stored in the total number of shot balls storage unit 107b, and the information on the total number of shot balls stored in the difference number storage unit 107c are stored. Information on the number of difference balls is cleared.

Subsequently, a non-erasing clear command is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 (S1423), and this process ends. In this way, when the non-erase clear command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, as shown in FIG.

[Special figure 2 jackpot determination process (special figure 1 jackpot determination process)] Special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1402) and special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1408) have the same processing flow, so based on FIG. will be explained together. As shown in FIG. 38, in special figure 2 jackpot determination processing (S1402) or special figure 1 jackpot determination processing (S1408), a special symbol random number (jackpot random number) is first read as a determination value (S1501). Specifically, in the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1402), the first storage area (that is, the storage area corresponding to the first second special figure reservation) of the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b of the game RAM 104 Read out the special symbol random number that has been. Also, in the special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1408), the first storage area of the special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a of the game RAM 104 (that is, the storage area corresponding to the first one of the first special figure reservation) Read out the special symbol random number.

Next, the jackpot determination table (FIG. 12(A)) is set (S1502). Next, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is ON, that is, whether or not the state is a high probability state (S1503). Then, if it is not a high probability state (NO in S1503), that is, if it is a normal probability state (non-high probability state), the normal probability state table (jackpot determination value is "1000" to "1219"), it is determined whether or not it is a big hit (S1504). On the other hand, if it is in a high probability state (YES in S1503), whether it is a big hit based on the table for high probability state (jackpot judgment value is "1000" to "2499") out of the big hit judgment table (Fig. 12 (A)) It is determined whether or not (S1505).

If the result of the jackpot determination (S1504, S1505) is "jackpot", the jackpot symbol type random number is read and the jackpot type is determined based on the jackpot symbol type determination table shown in FIG. 12(B) (S1506). After determining the jackpot type (S1506), the jackpot flag is turned ON (S1507), and the special figure stop pattern data corresponding to the jackpot type is set in the jackpot type buffer provided in the game RAM 104 (S1508) and processed. finish. On the other hand, if the result of the big hit determination (S1504, S1505) is "losing", the special figure stop design data (01H) corresponding to the losing design is set (S1508) and the process ends.

[Special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (special figure 1 variation pattern selection process)] Special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1403) and special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (S1409) are the same because the flow of processing is the same A collective description will be given with reference to FIGS. 39 and 40. FIG. As shown in FIG. 39, special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1403) or special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (S1409) first determines whether the gaming state is a time saving state (whether the time saving flag is ON) (S1601).

If it is not a time-saving state (NO in S1601), ie, if it is a non-time-saving state, then it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S1602). If it is ON (YES in S1602), with reference to the normal table (part corresponding to the non-time saving state and jackpot of the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 13 or FIG. 14) in the non-working time saving state, the special figure A special figure variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number (S1603).

In step S1602, if the jackpot flag is not ON, it is determined whether or not the reach random number is the reach establishment random value (S1604). In addition, as shown in FIG. 12(C), the reach establishment random number is "0" to "29" if it is a non-time saving state, and is "0" to "9" if it is a time saving state. That is, the time-saving state is less likely to reach when losing than the non-time-saving state. This is in order to speed up the digestion speed of the special figure pending by making it possible to select more short reach no loss with short fluctuation time in the time saving state.

If the reach random number is a reach establishment random value (YES in S1604), that is, in the case of reach loss, there is reach loss table during non-time saving state (out of the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 13 or 14 With reference to the portion corresponding to non-time saving state and reach loss), to select a special figure variation pattern based on the special figure variation pattern random number (S1605).

On the other hand, if the reach random number is not a reach establishment random value (NO in S1604), that is, in the case of reach no loss, the reach no loss table during the non-time saving state (of the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 13 or FIG. 14 With reference to the part corresponding to the non-time saving state and reach no loss), a special figure variation pattern is selected based on the special figure variation pattern random number (S1606). At the time of loss without reach, the function of shortening variation according to the number of held balls works. That is, when the number of reserved balls in the special pattern is "3" or "4", the special figure with a shorter special figure fluctuation time than when the number of reserved balls in the special pattern is "0" to "2" A variation pattern is selected (see FIG. 13 or 14).

Also in step S1601, if it is determined that the gaming state is a time saving state (YES in S1601), as shown in FIG. 14 of the special figure variation pattern determination table shown in (part corresponding to the time saving state) to perform processing (S1607 to S1611) in the same flow as the above steps S1602 to S1606.

That is, if it is a big hit, the special figure variation pattern is selected based on the special figure variation pattern random number by referring to the part corresponding to the time saving state in FIG. 13 or FIG. 14 and the big hit (S1608). Also, if there is a reach loss, a special figure variation pattern is selected based on the special figure variation pattern random number by referring to the part corresponding to the time saving state in FIG. 13 or FIG. 14 and the loss with reach (S1610). Moreover, if it is a reach-less loss, a special-figure variation pattern is selected based on a special-figure variation pattern random number with reference to the portion corresponding to the reach-free failure in the time-saving state of FIG. 13 or FIG. 14 (S1611).

After performing the selection of the special figure variation pattern as described above, as shown in FIG. 39, the selected special figure variation pattern is set (S1612), and the process ends. The information of the special figure variation pattern set in step S1612 is included in the variation start command set in step S1406 or S1412 in the special symbol standby process (S1302), and is sent to the effect control board 120 by the output process (S112). .

[Special symbol variation process] As shown in FIG. 41, in the special symbol variation process (S1304), first, special symbol variation time (special symbol variation time determined according to the special symbol variation pattern selected in step S1403 or S1409 , FIG. 13 or 14) has elapsed (S1801). If it has not passed (NO in S1801), this process is terminated immediately. As a result, the variable display of the special symbols is continued.

On the other hand, if the special figure fluctuation time has elapsed (YES in S1801), along with setting the fluctuation stop command (S1802), the special operation status is set to "3" (S1803). Then, after performing other processing such as stopping the variable display of the special symbols with the symbols (jackpot symbols or losing symbols) corresponding to the set special symbol stop symbol data (S1804), this processing is finished.

[Special symbol determination process] As shown in FIG. 42, in the special symbol determination process (S1306), first, the special symbol stop time (stop time determined according to the special symbol variation pattern selected in step S1403 or S1409) has elapsed. It is determined whether or not (S1901). If it has not passed (NO in S1901), this process is terminated immediately. As a result, the stop display of the special symbols is continued. On the other hand, if the stop time has elapsed (YES in S1901), a game state management process, which will be described later, is performed (S1902).

Next, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S1903). If the jackpot flag is ON (YES in S1903), an opening pattern (see FIG. 16 for details) corresponding to the type of jackpot won is set (S1904). At this time, the value of a round counter that counts the number of unit open games (round games) executed during the jackpot game is set to the number of rounds corresponding to the type of jackpot won. Note that the setting of the release pattern (the set of data corresponding to the release pattern) may be performed for each round.

After step S1904, the game control microcomputer 101 performs game state reset processing (S1905). In the game state reset process (S1905), if the probability variation flag is ON, the probability variation flag is turned OFF, and if the time saving flag is ON, it is turned OFF. In other words, during execution of the jackpot game, it is controlled to the normal probability state and non-time saving state. After that, in order to start the jackpot game, a jackpot opening command is set (S1906), and the opening of the jackpot game is started (S1907). Then, the special action status is set to "4" (S1908), and this processing ends. The opening command includes information about the jackpot pattern type, and the effect control microcomputer 121 can specify the jackpot pattern type by receiving the opening command.

Also, if the jackpot flag is not ON in step S1903 (NO in S1903), the jackpot game is not started, so the special action status is set to "1" (S1909), and this process is finished.

[Game State Management Processing] As shown in FIG. 43, in the game state management processing (S1902), first, it is determined whether or not the variable probability flag is ON (S2001). If it is ON (YES in S2001), the value of the probability variation counter that counts the number of variations of the special symbols executed during the high probability state is decreased by 1 (S2002), and whether the value of the probability variation counter is "0" Judge (S2003). If it is "0" (YES in S2003), the variable probability flag is turned OFF (S2004), and the process proceeds to step S2005. If the determination result in step S2001 or S2003 is NO, the process immediately proceeds to step S2005.

In step S2005, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON. If it is ON (YES in S2005), the value of the time saving counter that counts the number of variations of the special symbols executed during the time saving state is decreased by 1 (S2006), and it is determined whether the value of the time saving counter is "0". (S2007). If it is "0" (YES in S2007), turn off the time saving flag (S2008) and proceed to step S2009. If the determination result of step S2005 or S2007 is NO, the process proceeds to step S2012.

In step S2009, it is determined whether or not the over-prize flag is ON. That is, it is determined whether or not the difference ball number is 80000 or more. If the over prize ball flag is not ON (NO in S2009), the process proceeds to step S2012. On the other hand, if the over-prize ball flag is ON (YES in S2009), the over-prize ball flag is turned OFF (S2010), and the game stop flag is turned ON in a predetermined area of the game RAM 104 excluding the non-erasing storage section 107. (S2012), and proceeds to step S2012. In this way, when the difference ball number is 80000 or more and the time saving state (high probability high base state or low probability low base state) ends, the game becomes unexecutable.

In step S2011, the game stop notification command is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104, and the process proceeds to step S2012. Thus, when the game stop notification command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, the red background image RE and the error cancellation method image ERX are displayed on the display screen 50a as shown in FIG. 27(A). Also, a game stop sound is output from the speaker 52 . Further, all the frame lamps 53 are lit in white, and all the board lamps 54 are extinguished.

In step S2012, the game state specifying command including information on the current game state (information on whether the variable probability flag and the time saving flag are ON or OFF), information on the value of the variable probability counter and the value of the time saving counter, etc. The data is set in the output buffer of the RAM 104, and this processing ends.

[Special Electric Accessory Process (Jackpot Game)] The special electric accessory process is a process for executing a jackpot game. As shown in FIG. 44, in the special electric accessary product process (S1307), first, it is determined whether or not the jackpot end flag is ON (S2701). The jackpot end flag is a flag indicating that the opening of all the jackpot devices (the first jackpot device 14D, the second jackpot device 15D) has ended in the jackpot game being executed.

If the jackpot end flag is not ON (NO in S2701), whether or not the big winning mouth (first big winning mouth, second big winning mouth 15) is open (that is, the first big winning device 14D or the second big winning mouth (S2702). If it is not open (NO in S2702), whether it is time to open the big winning opening, that is, whether it is time to start opening the first big winning opening 14 after the opening time of the jackpot has passed. Alternatively, it is determined whether or not the interval time between openings has elapsed and the time for starting the next opening has arrived (S2703).

If the determination result in step S2703 is NO, the process ends. On the other hand, if the determination result of step S2703 is YES, it is determined whether or not the jackpot game currently being executed is a jackpot game based on the V long jackpot (see FIG. 16) (S2704). If it is not a V-long jackpot (NO at S2704), the process proceeds to step S2707, but if it is a V-long jackpot (YES at S2704), whether it is the timing to start the 10th round that allows passage to the specific area 16 is determined (S2705). If it is not the timing to start the 10th round (NO in S2705), the process proceeds directly to step S2707. On the other hand, if it is the timing to start the 10th R (YES in S2705), V effective period setting processing is performed (S2706).

In the V effective period setting process (S2706), during the opening of the second big winning hole 15 in the 10th round of the V long jackpot and for several seconds after closing the second big winning hole 15, the game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 16a. is set as the V valid period for judging validity. In this embodiment, other periods (including when the jackpot game is not executed) are set as the V invalid period during which detection of the gaming ball by the specific area sensor 16a is determined to be invalid. Here, determining that the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 16a is effective means turning on the V flag based on the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 16a. Determining that the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 16a is invalid means that the V flag is not turned ON even if the game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 16a.

In step S2707, the big winning holes (first big winning hole 14, second big winning hole 15) are opened according to the opening pattern (see FIG. 16) corresponding to the kind of big win. In addition, the distribution member 16k always moves in a constant motion from the start of the round game of the first round. In the opening pattern of the V long jackpot, the AT opening/closing member 14k is opened so that the game ball that has won the second big winning hole 15 can pass through the specific area 16 with a margin in the 10th round. On the other hand, in the opening pattern of the V-short jackpot, the distribution member 16k operates so that even if the game ball wins the second big prize hole 15, it cannot pass through the specific area 16 in the 10th round. The opening timing of the AT opening/closing member 14k is set.

Subsequently, in step S2708, round designation command transmission determination processing is performed, and this processing ends. In the round designation command transmission determination process (S2708), it is determined whether or not the opening of the big winning opening (first big winning opening 14, second big winning opening 15) in step S2703 is the first opening in one round game. If so, a round designation command including information on the number of rounds of the jackpot game being executed is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 . It should be noted that, in this embodiment, the large winning opening is not opened multiple times during one round game. Therefore, in this step S2708, the round designation command is always set.

In step S2702 of the special electric accessory processing (S1307), if the large winning opening (first large winning opening 14, second large winning opening 15) is open, whether or not the conditions for closing the large winning opening are satisfied. (S2709). In this form, the closing condition is that the number of prizes won into the big prize hole in the round game reaches the prescribed maximum number of prizes (10 per 1R in this form), or that the time to close the big prize hole is reached. (that is, the predetermined opening time (see FIG. 16) has passed since the opening of the big winning opening) is satisfied. Then, if the condition for closing the big winning slot is not met (NO in S2709), the process is finished.

On the other hand, if the condition for closing the big winning opening (first big winning opening 14, second big winning opening 15) is satisfied (YES in S2709), the big winning opening is closed (blocked) ( S2710). Then, it is determined whether one round game (round interval) has ended (S2711). If not finished (NO in S2711), the process ends. On the other hand, when the round game ends (YES in S2711), the value of the round counter is decremented by 1 (S2712), and it is determined whether or not the value of the round counter is "0" (S2713). If it is not "0" (NO at S2713), the process ends as it is to start the next round game.

On the other hand, if it is "0" (YES in S2713), as a jackpot ending process for ending the jackpot game, a jackpot ending command is set (S2714), and a jackpot ending is started (S2715). Then, the jackpot end flag is set (S2716), and the process ends.

Also, if the jackpot end flag is ON in step S2701 (YES in S2701), the final round has ended, so it is determined whether or not the ending time of the jackpot game has passed (S2717), and the ending time has passed. If not (NO in S2717), this processing ends. On the other hand, if the ending time has passed (YES in S2717), the jackpot end flag is turned OFF (S2718). Then, a game state setting process, which will be described later, is performed (S2719). Subsequently, the jackpot flag is turned OFF (S2720). Subsequently, the special action status is set to "1" (S2721), and this processing ends.

[Game State Setting Processing] As shown in FIG. 45, in the game state setting processing (S2719), it is first determined whether or not the V flag is ON (whether or not V has won during the V valid period) (S2801). If it is ON (YES in S2801), the probability variation flag is turned ON (S2802), and the time saving flag is turned ON (S2803). As a result, after the jackpot game, it is controlled to the high-probability-high base state. Subsequently, "160" is set to the variable probability counter (S2804), "160" is set to the time saving counter (S2805), and the process proceeds to step S2808. As a result, the number of times of ST is 160 times and the number of times of time saving is controlled to a high base state of 160 times.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the V flag is not ON in step S2801 (NO in S2801), the time saving flag is turned ON (S2806). That is, at this time, the probability variation flag is not turned ON. Thereby, it will be controlled to the low probability high base state after the jackpot game. Subsequently, "100" is set in the time saving counter (S2807), and the process proceeds to step S2808. That is, by this, the number of times of time saving will be controlled to the low probability high base state which is 100 times.

In step S2808, the game control microcomputer 101 specifies the game state including the information of the game state set now (ON or OFF of the probability variable flag, ON or OFF of the time saving flag, the value of the probability changing counter, the information of the value of the time saving counter) A command is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 . Thus, the game state setting process (S2719) ends.

[Output Processing] As shown in FIG. 46, in the output processing (S112), outer end signal output processing, which will be described later, is executed (S3001). Subsequently, as other output processing (S3002), commands set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 in each processing described above are output to the effect control board 120 and the payout control board 170, and this processing is finished.

[Outer End Signal Output Processing] As shown in FIG. 47, in the outer end signal output processing (S3001), it is determined whether or not the over-price announcement flag is ON (S3101). That is, it is determined whether or not the number of difference balls has reached 70,000. If the over-prize ball notice flag is not ON (NO in S3101), the process proceeds to step S3103. On the other hand, if the over-prize ball notice flag is ON (YES in S3101), the outer end signal output process for over-prize ball notice is executed (S3102), and the process proceeds to step S3102. In the outer end signal output process for overly awarded ball notice (S3102), the main control board 100 outputs an outer end signal indicating that the number of difference balls has reached 70000 (hereinafter referred to as "outer end signal for overly awarded ball notice"). , is transmitted to the external terminal board 160 via the payout control board 170 . As a result, the external terminal plate 160 transmits the over-prize-notifying outer end signal to the external unit GU (data counter, hall computer, etc.) by parallel communication. As a result, the employee of the game parlor who monitors the hall computer grasps the situation in which the over-prize prevention function can be activated when the number of remaining balls in the pachinko game machine PY1 increases slightly (within 10000). is possible.

In step S3103, it is determined whether or not the over-prize flag is ON. That is, it is determined whether or not the number of difference balls has reached 80,000. If the over prize ball flag is not ON (NO in S3103), the process proceeds to step S3105. On the other hand, if the over-prize ball flag is ON (YES in S3103), an over-prize ball outer end signal output process is executed (S3104), and the process proceeds to step S3105. In the over-prize ball outer end signal output process (S3104), an outer end signal (hereinafter referred to as "over-prize ball outer end signal") indicating that the number of difference balls has reached 80000 is paid out from the main control board 100. It is transmitted to the external terminal board 160 via the control board 170 . As a result, the external terminal plate 160 transmits the over-prize-ball announcement outer end signal to the external unit GU by parallel communication. As a result, an employee of the game hall who is monitoring the hall computer is told that the number of difference balls has reached 80000 in this pachinko game machine PY1, and the game will be executed when the high probability high base state or the low probability low base state ends. It is possible to grasp the situation in which it becomes impossible.

In step S3105, it is determined whether or not the game stop flag is ON. In other words, it is determined whether or not the game is in an unexecutable state. If the game stop flag is not ON (NO in S3107), the process proceeds to step S3107. On the other hand, if the game stop flag is ON (YES in S3105), an outer end signal output process for game stop is executed (S3106), and the process proceeds to step S3107. In the game stop outer end signal output process (S3106), the outer end signal (hereinafter referred to as "game stop outer end signal") indicating that the game has become unexecutable due to the operation of the over-prize preventing function is mainly It is transmitted from the control board 100 to the external terminal board 160 via the payout control board 170 . Thereby, the external terminal board 160 transmits the game stop outer end signal to the external unit GU by parallel communication. As a result, it is possible for the employee of the game parlor who is monitoring the hall computer to grasp the situation in which the pachinko game machine PY1 has become unexecutable due to the operation of the over-prize preventing function.

In step S3107, it is determined whether or not the non-erase clear processing shown in step S203 or the non-erase clear processing shown in step S1422 has been executed. That is, the information on the total number of prize balls stored in the total number of prize balls storage unit 107a, the information on the total number of shot balls stored in the total number of shot balls storage unit 107b, and the information stored in the difference storage unit 107c It is determined whether or not the information on the difference number of balls has been cleared. If the non-erase clear process has not been executed (NO in S3107), the process proceeds to step S3109. On the other hand, if the non-erase clear process has been executed (YES in S3107), the reset outer end signal output process is executed (S3108), and the process proceeds to step S3109. In the reset outer end signal output process (S3108), an outer end signal indicating that the number of difference balls has been reset (hereinafter referred to as "reset outer end signal") is sent from the main control board 100 via the payout control board 170. is transmitted to the external terminal board 160. Thereby, the external terminal board 160 transmits the resetting outer end signal to the external unit GU by parallel communication. As a result, it is possible for the employee of the game parlor who monitors the hall computer to grasp the situation in which the number of difference balls has been reset in the pachinko game machine PY1. A dedicated signal line is connected to the main control board 100, and through this dedicated signal line, an over-prize ball notice outer end signal, an over-prize ball outer end signal, and a game stop outer end signal , a reset outer end signal is transmitted from the main control board 100 to the external terminal board 160 via the payout control board 170 .

8. Operation of Production Control Microcomputer Next, the operation of the production control microcomputer 121 will be described with reference to FIGS. 48 to 50. FIG. Note that counters, timers, flags, buffers, etc. appearing in the description of the operation of the effect control microcomputer 121 are provided in the effect RAM 124 .

[Sub-control main processing] When the pachinko game machine PY1 is powered on, the effect control microcomputer 121 reads out the sub-control main processing program shown in FIG. 48 from the effect ROM 123 and executes it. As shown in the figure, in the sub-control main process, first, power-on processing is performed in response to power-on (S4001). In the power-on process, for example, settings of the performance CPU 122, settings of SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time), etc. are performed.

Next, interrupts are prohibited (S4002), and random number update processing is executed (S4003). In the random number update process (S4003), the values of various effect determination random number counters for determining various effects are updated. As an example of a method for updating the effect determination random number counter for various effects, the same method as the random number update process performed by the main control board 100 can be used. Instead of adding 1 to the random value at the time of updating, it is also possible to add 2 at a time. This also applies to the random number update process performed by the main control board 100 described above.

When the random number update process ends, command transmission process is executed (S4004). In the command transmission process ( S4004 ), various commands stored in the output buffer in the performance RAM 124 of the performance control board 120 are transmitted to the image control board 140 . The image control board 140 that has received the command displays an image on the display screen 50a according to the received command (performs various effects using the image). In addition to various effects performed by the image control board 140, the effect control board 120 outputs sound from the speaker 52 via the sound control circuit 161 (executes various sound effects by sound), and controls the lamp. The frame lamp 53 and the board lamp 54 are caused to emit light via the circuit 151 (executing various light emission effects by light emission), and the movable devices 55, 56, 58 are operated (executing various movable body effects by actions). do). In this way, various productions (variation production, suspension production, movable body production, operation production, pre-reading production, other advance notice production, opening production accompanying special game, open game production, ending production, customer waiting production, production mode control, etc.) is realized.

The effect control microcomputer 121 subsequently permits an interrupt (S4005). After that, steps S4002 to S4005 are looped. While interrupts are enabled, reception interrupt processing (S4010), 1 ms timer interrupt processing (S4011), and 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S4012) can be executed.

The reception interrupt process (S4010) is executed each time various commands sent from the main control board 100 are input to the effect control microcomputer 121. In the reception interrupt process (S4010), the effect control microcomputer 121 stores various commands transmitted and received by the output process (S112) of the main control board 100 in the receive buffer of the effect RAM124. This reception interrupt process is executed with priority over other interrupt processes (S4011, S4012).

[1 ms timer interrupt processing] 1 ms timer interrupt processing (S4011) is executed each time an interrupt pulse with a period of 1 msec is input to the effect control board 120. In the 1 ms timer interrupt processing (S4011), as shown in FIG. 49, input processing (S4101), light emission data output processing (S4102), movable body control processing (S4103), and watchdog timer processing (S4104) are sequentially performed.

In the input process (S4101), the operation of the player's operable operating units such as the normal button detection switch 40a and the special button detection switch 41a is detected, and depending on the detection result, a command is set or production data is created. or In the light emission data output process (S4102), the frame lamp 53 and Light emission data (lamp data) is referred to in order to cause lamps such as the board lamp 54 to emit light. Then, the lamp control circuit 151 is controlled based on the light emission data. That is, the production control microcomputer 121 causes the frame lamp 53, the board lamp 54, and the like to emit light in a predetermined light emission mode according to the light emission data. In the movable body control process (S4103), the movable devices 55, 56, 58 are operated at a predetermined timing based on the performance data created in the input process (S4101), the performance data creation process (S4204), etc., which will be described later. Drive data is referred to in order to perform movable object production. Then, the lamp control circuit 151 is controlled based on the drive data. That is, the production control microcomputer 121 operates the movable devices 55, 56, 58 in a predetermined operation mode according to the driving data. In the watchdog timer process (S4104), the watchdog timer is reset.

[10 ms timer interrupt processing] 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S4012) is executed each time an interrupt pulse with a period of 10 msec is input to the effect control board 120. As shown in FIG. 50, the production control microcomputer 121 performs received command analysis processing (S4201), production timer update processing (S4202), voice control processing (S4203), production data creation in 10ms timer interrupt processing (S4012). Processing (S4204) and initial operation confirmation processing (S4205) are sequentially performed.

In the received command analysis process (S4201), the received interrupt process (S4010) analyzes the command stored in the reception buffer of the effect RAM 124, and performs processing according to the command (for example, selection of effect, setting of effect mode, command execution set, etc.).

Here, an example of processing when the effect control microcomputer 121 receives a command from the game control microcomputer 101 will be described. The command received by the effect control microcomputer 121 is a variation start command (special figure 1 variation start command or special figure 2 variation start command). Production control microcomputer 121, in the received command analysis process (S4201), when it is determined that the fluctuation start command is received, as the fluctuation start command reception processing, based on the special figure fluctuation pattern indicated by the command, fluctuation A performance pattern (sub-variation pattern) of performance is selected, information of the sub-variation pattern is set, and a variation performance start command including information of the sub-variation pattern is set in an output buffer. For example, when the special figure variation pattern indicated by the variation start command is SP variation (variation pattern associated with SP reach), select a sub variation pattern to perform SP reach, variation production start command corresponding to the sub variation pattern to the output buffer. After that, each process (command transmission process (S4004), light emission data output process (S4102), movable body control process (S4103), voice control process (S4203), etc.) is executed to correspond to the selected sub-variation pattern. A variable effect is realized. In addition, the flow of processing related to the realization of such effects is basically the same for other effects such as effects accompanying special games, waiting effects for customers, anticipation effects, so-called advance notice effects accompanying the changes, control of the effect mode, etc. are the same.

In addition, the production control microcomputer 121 updates the timer for measuring the time for each production in the production timer update process (S4202). For example, in the production timer update process (S4202), the production control microcomputer 121 measures the start timing and end timing of the operation effective period of the operation unit such as the normal button 40 and the special button 41. FIG. Furthermore, in the voice control process (S4203), the effect control microcomputer 121 controls voice data (sound output from the speaker 52) based on the processing results of the input process (S4101) and the received command analysis process (S4201). data) and control of the audio control circuit 161 are performed. In addition, the effect control microcomputer 121 creates effect data based on the processing result of the received command analysis process (S4201) in the effect data creation process (S4204).

Furthermore, in the initial operation confirmation process (S4205), the production control microcomputer 121 performs operation confirmation (initial operation confirmation) of various production devices at the time of power-on. 55, the underboard movable device 56, and the frame movable device 58, and the sound output from the speaker 52 are each performed for a predetermined time (for example, 20 seconds) in a predetermined presentation mode. For example, in the initial operation confirmation process (S4205), the effect control microcomputer 121 first confirms whether or not the initial operation confirmation completion flag indicating that the initial operation confirmation is completed is turned on in the effect RAM 124 . Here, when the effect control microcomputer 121 determines that the initial operation confirmation flag is ON, the initial operation confirmation process is finished. On the other hand, the effect control microcomputer 121 starts initial operation confirmation when determining that the initial operation confirmation flag is ON. Specifically, the effect control microcomputer 121 causes each of the frame lamp 53 and the board lamp 54 to emit light in a predetermined light emission mode, and each of the board movable device 55, the board movable device 56, and the frame movable device 58. is operated in a predetermined operation mode, and a predetermined sound is output from the speaker 52 . In addition, the production control microcomputer 121 starts the initial operation confirmation, and uses the timer for initial operation confirmation provided in the production RAM 124, the time required for the initial operation confirmation (initial operation confirmation time: first embodiment 20 seconds) is started. Then, when the initial action confirmation time elapses after starting the initial action confirmation, the effect control microcomputer 121 terminates the initial action confirmation and sets an initial action confirmation completion flag indicating that the initial action confirmation is completed. A predetermined area of the RAM 124 is turned ON to display the customer waiting demonstration video G100. However, the image displayed here is not limited to the customer waiting demonstration video G100 and may be changed as appropriate. Also, the initial operation confirmation time is not limited to 20 seconds and may be changed as appropriate.

As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of this embodiment, when the difference ball number is 80000 or more and the high-probability-high base state or the low-probability-low base state ends, the game becomes unexecutable. Therefore, for the player, the game is not suddenly stopped in the middle of the jackpot game state, or in the middle of the high-probability-high base state or the low-probability-high base state, and there is no particular big disadvantage. In this way, it is possible to provide the pachinko game machine PY1 that does not award excessive prize balls while allowing the player to stop the game at a time when it is easy for the player to stop playing.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of this embodiment, when the difference ball number is 80000 or more and the high base state (high probability high base state, low probability high base state) ends, the game becomes unexecutable. Therefore, it is possible for the player to stop the game after the end of the high base state and before the number of balls in his possession decreases. In other words, after the transition from the high base state to the normal game state, the total number of shot balls increases, and a situation can be assumed in which the difference number of balls becomes less than 80,000. Therefore, it is possible to stop the game at the timing when the high base state ends so that the above situation does not occur.

By the way, if a certain player stops playing before the number of difference balls reaches 80,000, and the number of difference balls becomes 80,000 or more immediately after the player who plays later starts playing, it will be a terrible situation. situation. Therefore, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, the measured difference number of balls is reset based on the satisfaction of the reset condition not triggered by turning on the power. Specifically, when the special reset switch 181 is pressed down, or when the customer waiting state continues for one hour, the difference number of balls is reset. As a result, it is possible to prevent the game from being stopped immediately after starting the game for the player who has played the game later, thereby preventing a serious situation from occurring.

Further, according to the pachinko game machine PY1 of the present embodiment, when the employee of the game hall presses the RAM clear switch 191 when the power is turned on, game information (for example, game state information such as high probability state, number of special figure pending and information such as the judgment result of the big hit) are erased, but the information of the number of difference balls stored in the number of difference balls storage unit 107c is not erased. Therefore, even if the game information must be deleted due to a problem or the like during business hours, it is possible not to delete the calculated difference number of balls.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, as described above, even if the RAM clear is executed, the measured differential ball number is not erased. However, when an employee of the game arcade presses the special reset switch 181, the measured difference ball number can be deleted. In this way, the employee of the game hall can delete the measured number of difference balls at any timing.

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Here, a modified example of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 according to the first embodiment will be described. In the description of the modified example, the same reference numerals are assigned to the same configurations as those of the pachinko game machine PY1 of the above configuration, and the description thereof is omitted. Of course, the configurations according to the modified examples may be combined as appropriate. Moreover, technical features in the above embodiments and modifications below can be deleted as appropriate unless they are described as essential in this specification.

In the above embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is configured as a so-called "V certain machine (a gaming machine that is controlled to a high probability state based on the passage of the game ball to the specific area 16 (V area))". It may be configured as a gaming machine in which the transition to the high probability state is determined based on the type of the jackpot symbol. Further, in the above embodiment, the pachinko game machine PY1 is configured as a so-called "ST machine (a game machine in which the high probability state ends according to the number of times the special symbol changes)". It may be configured as a game machine (so-called variable probability loop type machine) in which control to the high probability state continues until the start of the jackpot game, or a falling machine (a game machine in which the high probability state ends depending on the lottery result). Further, it may be configured as a game machine in which a small winning game is executed in which the big winning opening is opened for a maximum of 1.8 seconds when a small winning is won in a lottery of special symbols. In this case, the gaming machine may be configured such that a big winning game (second type big winning game) is executed when a game ball entering the big winning opening by executing the small winning game passes through a specific area in the big winning opening. . A jackpot game (type 1 jackpot game) is executed when a jackpot is won in a special pattern lottery, and a jackpot game (type 2 jackpot game) is executed when a game ball passes through a specific area in a big winning opening. It may be configured as a two-type jackpot game.

In the above form, the number of difference balls is 80000 or more, and when shifting from the high probability base state (advantageous game state) to the normal game state (see FIG. 25), or from the low probability base state (advantageous game state) When shifting to a normal game state, an over-prize preventing function is activated. However, the over-prize prevention function may be activated not only when the advantageous game state shifts to the normal game state, but simply when the advantageous game state ends. For example, when moving from a high-probability base state (advantageous playing state) to a low-probability-high base state, or when shifting from a high-probability-high base state to a high-probability-low base state, the over-prize ball prevention function is activated. You can do it.

Also, for example, as shown in FIG. 51, it is assumed that there were 4 (predetermined number), which is the maximum number of special figures 2 reserved, when shifting from the high probability high base state to the normal game state. The lottery of the special figure 2 is executed with priority over the lottery of the special figure 1, and is set more advantageous to the player than the lottery of the special figure 1. - 特許庁In this case, when the high probability/high base state shifts to the normal game state, the lottery of the special figure 2 will be executed four times, and it can be said that the state is still advantageous for the player. Therefore, in this case, it is assumed that the game is in an advantageous game state until all the special figure 2 reserves (special figure 2 remaining reserves) remaining when shifting to the normal game state are consumed. Then, when the special figure 2 remaining reservation is all digested (when all the fluctuation display and stop display of the second special symbol based on the special figure 2 remaining reservation are completed), the over prize ball prevention function operates (game may be disabled) (see FIG. 51). In addition, the special figure 1 lottery is preferentially executed over the special figure 2 lottery, and the order in which the game ball wins the first start opening 11 or the second start opening 12 A lottery or a lottery of the special figure 2 may be executed.

In particular, it is a 1 type and 2 type mixing machine, and when a small win is won in the lottery of special figure 2, the 2 type big win game is practically always executed (the game ball can pass through the specific area). 51, as shown in FIG. 51, it is preferable that the over-prize ball prevention function operates when the special figure 2 remaining reservation is all digested in the normal game state. Even if it shifts from a high base state (time saving state) to a normal game state, it is because the 2 types of jackpot games are very likely to be executed until all the special figure 2 remaining reservations are digested. That is, if the game becomes unexecutable due to the actuation of the over-prize prevention function at the timing when the high base state ends, the chance of winning the second kind of jackpot game is lost, which makes it difficult for the player. It should be noted that the upper limit number of special figure 2 pending is not limited to four, for example, may be one, it can be changed as appropriate.

In the above form, the timing at which the over-prize prevention function operates is when the high-probability-high base state ends or when the low-probability-high base state ends. However, the over-prizing preventing function may be activated only when the high-probability/high-base state ends. In this case, it is possible to stop the game only when the so-called "rush state (continuous period)" ends. Further, for example, when the number of difference balls is 80,000 or more, the timing of shifting to the customer waiting state, or the timing when the customer waiting state continues for a certain period of time, the over-prize prevention function may be activated. Further, for example, the number of extra balls may be 80000 or more, and the over-prize prevention function may be activated at the timing when the jackpot gaming state ends. Further, for example, at the timing when the difference number of balls becomes 80000 or more, the over-prized ball prevention function may be activated.

In the above embodiment, the first reset condition (see FIG. 26A) is that the special reset switch 181 (special operation means) is pressed down, or the second condition is that the customer waiting state continues for one hour (predetermined time). When the reset condition (see FIG. 26(B)) is met, the number of difference balls is reset (erased). However, the reset conditions are not limited to those described above, and can be changed as appropriate. For example, as described above, at the timing when the jackpot gaming state ends or when the number of difference balls reaches 80000 or more, when the over-prize prevention function is activated, as shown in FIG. When shifting from the guaranteed high base state (advantageous game state) to the normal game state, the difference ball number may be reset. In this case, the number of difference balls is reset when the so-called "rush state (continuous period)" ends, so only when the number of difference balls reaches 80000 (reference number) during the rush state in one time , It is possible to activate the over-prize ball prevention function. In addition to the high-probability-high base state and low-probability-high base state, when shifting from an advantageous game state such as a jackpot game state or a high-probability-low base state to a normal game state, the number of difference balls may be reset. . Further, the difference number may be reset by pressing the RAM clear switch 191 or rotating the setting key cylinder 180 .

Further, for example, as shown in FIG. 52(B), when the normal game state continues for a specific time (for example, 1 hour), the difference number of balls may be reset. In this case, if the specific time (for example, one hour) continues in the normal game state, the situation advantageous to the player has not continued for a while. Therefore, in this case, by resetting the number of difference balls, it is possible to prevent the number of difference balls from reaching 80000 or more for a while. Note that the specific time described above is not limited to one hour, and can be changed as appropriate. Also, for example, when the number of variations of the special symbol reaches a specific number in the normal game state, the difference ball number may be reset. Further, for example, the difference ball number may be reset by turning the power OFF and ON (turning on the power again).

Further, for example, when the game control microcomputer 101 determines that it is a predetermined reference time (for example, 9:00 am), the difference ball number may be reset. In this case, it is possible to automatically eliminate the difference number of balls without forcing the staff of the game hall to perform any operation. Note that the reference time described above is not limited to 9:00 am, and can be changed as appropriate.

In the above embodiment, a special reset switch 181 (special operation means) for resetting the number of difference balls is arranged on the main control board 100 (see FIG. 8). However, if a signal based on the operation of the special operation means is input to the game control microcomputer 101, the location of the special operation means for resetting the difference ball number can be changed as appropriate. Therefore, the special operation means may be arranged, for example, on the payout control board 170 or may be arranged on a dedicated board.

In the above-described mode, the measured difference ball number was not displayed by the display means. However, the measured difference number of balls may be displayed by the display means. For example, the game control microcomputer 101 may display the measured difference ball number on the display device 8 (see FIG. 4) or the 7-segment display device 300 (see FIG. 9). In this case, for example, when the number of difference balls is 0 to 50000 (first range), the first mode is displayed on the display device 8 or 7 segment display 300, and the number of difference balls is 50001 to 70000. If it is (second range), display the second mode on the display device 8 or 7 segment display device 300, and if the number of difference balls is 70001 to 80000 (third range), display The third mode may be displayed on the device 8 or 7 segment display 300 . Also, for example, the game control microcomputer 101 transmits information on the number of difference balls (or information on the number of total winning balls, information on the total number of shot balls) to the effect control board 120, and the effect control microcomputer 121 performs image display. A display means such as the device 50 may display the number of difference balls. Also, for example, the game control microcomputer 101 transmits information on the number of paid out prize balls (or the number of prize balls to be paid out) and information on detection of the outlet sensor to the effect control board 120 . Then, the effect control microcomputer 121 may calculate the number of difference balls based on these information, and display the number of difference balls on the display means such as the image display device 50 or the like.

In the above embodiment, when the difference ball number reaches 70000 (predetermined number), the performance mode shown in FIG. However, the effect mode indicating that the over-prized ball prevention function is approaching the operation is not limited to the effect mode shown in FIG. For example, a special sound from the speaker 52 (e.g., "The number of balls is 70000") or a special light emission mode of the light emitting means such as the board lamp 54 and the frame lamp 53 are approaching the operation of the over-prize prevention function. may be shown. Further, as the number of difference balls increases, it may be indicated that the over-prize prevention function is approaching the operation by means of an effect mode that changes in multiple stages.

In the above embodiment, when the difference ball number reaches 80000 (reference number), the game can be stopped by the effect mode shown in FIG. 28(B). However, the presentation mode indicating a situation in which the game may be stopped is not limited to the presentation mode shown in FIG. 28(B), and can be changed as appropriate. For example, a special voice from the speaker 52 (for example, "The number of balls is 80000") or a special light emission mode of the light emitting means such as the board lamp 54 and the frame lamp 53 may be used to indicate a situation in which the game may be stopped. good.

In the above embodiment, when the over-prized ball prevention function is activated, the game is rendered unexecutable by the presentation mode shown in FIG. 27(A). However, the effect mode indicating the state in which the game cannot be executed is not limited to the effect mode shown in FIG. 27(A), and can be changed as appropriate. For example, the display screen 50a may display an image indicating "game cannot be executed", or a special voice (for example, "game cannot be executed") may be output from the speaker 52. FIG.

In the above embodiment, even if the RAM is cleared, the information on the number of difference balls stored in the number of difference number storage unit 107c is not erased. However, even if the information on the number of difference balls is stored in a predetermined storage area (erasing storage section) of the game RAM 104 and the information on the number of difference balls is cleared when the RAM is cleared. good. That is, the conditions for resetting the number of difference balls include the execution of RAM clearing, or the reset condition for resetting the number of difference balls is limited to the execution of RAM clearing. Also good.

In the above embodiment, when the over-prize ball prevention function is activated, the game control microcomputer 101 not only stops the game control process (steps S102 to S108, see FIG. 32) but also shoots the game ball. The firing control process (process of step 109, see FIG. 32) was also stopped. However, when the over-prize prevention function operates, the game control microcomputer 101 may stop the game control process, but may not stop the shooting control process. However, in this case, the game ball flows down the game area 6 by the player's rotating operation to the handle 72k even if the over-prize ball prevention function is activated. Therefore, there is a problem that it is difficult to immediately grasp the situation in which the game cannot be executed. Therefore, by stopping both the game control process and the launch control process, it is possible for the player to immediately grasp the situation in which the game cannot be executed. Further, for example, when the over-prize preventing function is activated, the game control microcomputer 101 stops the firing control process, but may not stop the game control process. However, in this case, the game ball may still flow down the game area 6 at the timing when the over-prize ball prevention function is activated, and the game ball may enter various prize-winning holes and give the player a prize. There is the problem that spheres can be given. Therefore, by stopping both the game control process and the launch control process, it is possible to ensure that no prize balls are awarded to the player after the over-prize prevention function is activated.

In the above mode, the game control microcomputer 101 counted the total number of shot balls based on the detection of the outlet sensor. However, based on the detection of the sensors (first starting hole sensor, second starting hole sensor, general winning hole sensor, first big winning hole sensor, second big winning hole sensor 15a) that detect winning to various winning holes , the total number of shot balls may be counted. Alternatively, if a return ball prevention portion is provided at the upper end portion of the inner wall portion 1B, and a sensor capable of detecting game balls is provided in this return ball prevention portion, based on the detection of this sensor, the total The number of shot balls may be counted.

In the above mode, when the number of difference balls reached 70000, the over-prize notice image KY was displayed as shown in FIG. 28(A). However, regardless of the number of difference balls, the game cannot be executed on the condition that the number of difference balls is 80000 or more in the customer waiting effect, the effect during the jackpot game (for example, the ending effect), the notice effect accompanying the variable effect, etc. A presentation explaining what will happen may be executed. This is because such an effect makes it possible to inform the players and employees of the game arcade in advance that the pachinko game machine PY1 has the function of preventing over-prized balls.

In the above embodiment, by storing the information on the total number of winning balls, the information on the total number of shot balls, and the information on the number of difference balls in the non-erase storage section 107 of the game RAM 104, even if the RAM is cleared, Information on the number of balls, information on the total number of shot balls, and information on the number of difference balls are not deleted. However, by storing the information on the total number of winning balls, the information on the total number of shot balls, and the information on the number of difference balls in a non-volatile storage means (for example, FRAM (registered trademark)) provided separately from the game RAM 104, Even if the RAM is cleared, the information on the total number of winning balls, the information on the total number of shot balls, and the information on the number of difference balls may not be erased.

In the above embodiment, the difference ball number is counted at any time after the power is turned on. However, the start timing of counting the number of difference balls may be from the so-called first win (winning the jackpot in the normal game state). In this case, the minus amount of the number of difference balls (that is, the total number of shot balls) from when the power is turned on until the first hit is not counted. Therefore, it is possible to make the difference number of balls, which triggers the operation of the over-prize prevention function, the same as the number of balls held after the first hit.

In the above embodiment, the game control microcomputer 101 counts the total number of prize balls and the total number of shot balls separately, and subtracts the total number of shot balls from the total number of prize balls to calculate the number of difference balls. However, the difference ball number may be measured (counted) using only the difference ball counter for counting the difference ball number. That is, every time there is a prize ball, the value of the prize ball is added to the difference ball counter. Also, every time a game ball is shot (every time the discharge port sensor detects it), the value of the difference ball counter is decremented. In this way, the number of difference balls may be measured without separately counting the total number of prize balls and the total number of shot balls. In this case, the value of the differential ball counter may be set to always be "0" or more so as not to become negative. Then, as described above, it is possible to make the difference number of balls, which triggers the operation of the over-prize prevention function, substantially the same as the number of balls held after the first hit.

In the above embodiment, the excess ball prevention function is activated on condition that the difference ball number (specific count number) is 80000 (reference number) or more. However, the number of difference balls (reference number), which is the reference for activating the over-prize prevention function, is not limited to 80000, and may be 50000, 100000, or 120000, and can be changed as appropriate.

In the above embodiment, the specific measurement number that triggers the activation of the over-prize preventing function is the difference between the total number of prize balls and the total number of shot balls. However, the specific count number can be changed as appropriate if it is based on the number of prize balls awarded to the player from the viewpoint of not giving excessive prize balls. For example, the specific measurement number may be a game state such as a jackpot game state, or a difference ball count limited to a certain period such as a consecutive game period. Also, for example, the specific measurement number is the total number of prize balls in all game states, the total number of prize balls limited to a certain game state such as a jackpot game state, or the total number of prize balls limited to a certain period such as a consecutive period. It can be. Also, for example, the specific count may be based on all gaming states, limited to a certain gaming state such as a jackpot gaming state, or limited to a certain period of time such as a consecutive game period.

In the above embodiment, the pachinko machine PY1 is configured as a non-enclosed pachinko machine in which the game balls housed therein flow down the game area 6 and then are discharged to the outside of the pachinko machine PY1. However, the pachinko gaming machine may be configured as an enclosed pachinko machine that can circulate and enter the game area again after the game balls housed inside flow down the game area. In this case, a frame control board corresponding to the payout control board 170 is provided with a 7-segment display. Therefore, the 7-segment display may display the number of difference balls (specific count number). In addition, a 6-digit 7-segment display that displays the number of balls held is placed at the bottom of the front door. Therefore, the 6-digit 7-segment display may display the difference ball number (specific count number). It should be noted that "measurement" in this embodiment has the same meaning as counting.

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Next, a second embodiment according to the present invention will be described based on the above-described first embodiment according to the present invention. In the following, as a second embodiment, mainly the points different from the first embodiment will be described. Also, the same reference numerals and terms are used for the same configurations as in the first embodiment, or similarly corresponding configurations.

The pachinko gaming machine PY2 according to the second embodiment may use the 7-segment display 300 to display the number of difference balls. Then, the game control microcomputer 101 performs the difference ball number display control process described below in the main side timer interrupt process (S005). The difference ball number display control process is a process for controlling the display of the difference ball number display, and the difference ball number display start condition satisfaction confirmation process for confirming whether or not the condition for starting the display of the difference ball number is satisfied. , difference number display execution processing for displaying the difference number on the 7-segment display 300, and difference number display end condition establishment confirmation processing for confirming whether or not the condition for ending the display of the difference number is satisfied. include. The processing for confirming the fulfillment of the condition for starting the number of difference display and the processing for confirming the establishment of the condition for ending the number of difference display are executed as other input processing (S204) of the input processing (S102) in the main side timer interrupt processing (S005). The number display execution process is executed as another process (113) in the main side timer interrupt process (S005).

In the processing for confirming the fulfillment of the difference number display start condition, the game control microcomputer 101 first determines whether the condition for starting the display of the difference number on the 7-segment display 300 (the difference number display start condition) has been established. determine whether or not In the second embodiment, the condition for starting display of the number of difference balls includes that power is being supplied to the pachinko gaming machine PY2 (main control board 100) and that the RAM clear switch 191 is operated. The pachinko game machine PY2 is configured such that when the RAM clear switch 191 is operated, the power board 190 outputs to the main control board 100 a RAM clear switch operation detection signal indicating that the operation has been performed. ing. In addition, execution of the processing for confirming the establishment of conditions for starting display of the number of difference balls means that power is being supplied to the pachinko gaming machine PY2 (main control board 100), so the processing is executed. At this time, the condition "power is being supplied to the pachinko gaming machine PY2" constituting the condition for starting display of the number of difference balls is satisfied.

When the game control microcomputer 101 determines that the condition for starting display of the number of difference balls is satisfied in the processing for confirming the establishment of the condition for starting the display of the number of difference balls, in other words, the RAM clear switch 191 has been operated (the RAM clear switch operation detection signal is input). When it is determined that the difference has been made), the display of the normal base performed by the 7-segment display 300 at that time is interrupted, and the game RAM 104 sets a difference ball number display execution flag indicating that the difference ball number is being displayed. is turned ON in a predetermined area, and the processing for confirming whether the condition for starting the display of the difference number of balls is established is finished. In addition, when the game control microcomputer 101 determines that the difference ball number display start condition is not satisfied, in other words, it determines that the RAM clear switch 191 has not been operated (the RAM clear switch operation detection signal has not been input). Then, the processing for confirming whether the condition for starting the display of the difference number of balls is satisfied is finished.

In the difference ball number display execution process, the game control microcomputer 101 first determines whether or not the difference ball number display execution flag is ON. When the game control microcomputer 101 determines that the difference number display execution flag is not ON, the difference number display execution processing is finished as it is. On the other hand, when the game control microcomputer 101 determines that the difference number display execution flag is ON, the game control microcomputer 101 performs processing for displaying the difference number on the 7-segment display 300 . Specifically, the game control microcomputer 101 confirms the number of difference balls stored in the number of difference balls storage unit 107c as the display of the number of difference balls, and displays the 7-segment display 300 of the lower three digits of the number of difference balls. , and the display of the top three digits of the difference ball number on the 7-segment display 300 are alternately repeated.

The order of displaying the lower 3 digits of the number of difference balls on the 7-segment display 300 and displaying the lower 3 digits of the number of difference balls on the 7-segment display 300 is not particularly limited, but in the second embodiment, first The lower three digits of the ball difference number are displayed on the 7-segment display 300, and then the upper three digits of the ball difference number are displayed on the 7-segment display 300. Therefore, in this set of "displaying the lower three digits of the number of difference balls on the 7-segment display 300 + displaying the number of difference balls on the 7-segment display 300", the number of difference balls at that time is 7. It is displayed on the segment display 300 . In the following, this set of "display of the lower 3 digits of the number of difference balls on the 7-segment display 300 + display of the upper 3 digits of the number of difference balls on the 7-segment display 300" will be referred to as "display of the total number of difference balls". ``Display of the lower 3 digits of the number of difference balls on the 7-segment display 300'' is referred to as ``lower display of the number of difference balls'', and ``Display of the upper 3 digits of the number of difference balls on the 7-segment display 300''. ” will be referred to as “difference ball number upper part display”. In addition, the entire difference ball number display, the difference ball number lower part display, and the difference ball number upper part display may be collectively referred to as the "difference ball number display".

In addition, in the second embodiment, as long as the difference ball number display execution flag continues to be ON, in other words, the game control microcomputer 101 continues to display the difference ball number until the conditions for ending display of the difference ball number to be described later are satisfied. Keep running the display repeatedly.

In addition, the specific values for the time required to display the lower part of the difference number (lower part of the difference number display time) and the time required to display the upper part of the difference number (the time to display the upper part of the difference number) can be set as appropriate. However, in the second embodiment, the difference ball number lower part display time and the difference ball number upper part display time are the same 5 seconds. A specific example of the overall display of the number of difference balls (lower part display of the number of difference balls and upper part display of the number of difference balls) will be described later.

Therefore, in the second embodiment, when the game control microcomputer 101 turns on the differential ball number display execution flag to start displaying the differential ball number display, in the main side timer interrupt process performed next, the difference The ball number storage unit 107c is checked and the number of difference balls at that time is stored in a predetermined area of the game RAM 104, for example, and the lower three digits of the number of difference balls at that time is displayed on the 7 segment display 300 ( Display the lower part of the number of difference balls). Further, here, the game control microcomputer 101 uses a timer or the like provided in the game RAM 104 to measure the elapsed time from the start of the difference ball number lower portion display. Then, when the elapsed time from the start of the difference ball number upper part display reaches the difference ball number lower part display time (5 seconds), the game control microcomputer 101 causes the game RAM 104 to be stored in the main side timer interrupt process. The number of difference balls stored in a predetermined area is confirmed, and the upper three digits of the number of difference balls are displayed on the 7-segment display 300 (the upper part of the number of difference characters is displayed). Furthermore, here, the game control microcomputer 101 uses a timer or the like provided in the game RAM 104 to measure the elapsed time from the start of the difference ball number upper part display.

When the elapsed time from the start of the difference ball number upper part display reaches the difference ball number upper part display time (5 seconds), the game control microcomputer 101 performs the difference ball number storage unit 107c in the main side timer interrupt process. is confirmed, and the number of difference balls at that time is stored in a predetermined area of the game RAM 104, for example, and the lower three digits of the number of difference balls at that time are displayed on the 7-segment display 300 (lower part of the number of difference balls). display). After that, the game control microcomputer 101 continues to repeat the same process as long as the difference ball number display execution flag is ON.

In this way, the game control microcomputer 101 alternately repeats the display of the lower part of the number of difference balls and the upper part of the number of difference balls at intervals of 5 seconds. In addition, the game control microcomputer 101 stores the number of difference balls stored in the number of difference balls storage unit 107c in a predetermined area of the game RAM 104 when newly starting the display of the total number of difference balls. Update the information about the number of balls.

In addition, in the processing for confirming the satisfaction of the difference number display end condition, the game control microcomputer 101 first satisfies the condition for ending the display of the difference number on the 7-segment display device 300 (the difference number display end condition). determine whether or not In the second embodiment, the condition for ending display of the number of difference balls includes that the front door 23 is closed while the number of difference balls is being displayed on the 7-segment display 300 . As described above, it is necessary to operate the RAM clear switch 191 in order to display the number of difference balls on the 7-segment display 300, but in order to see the 7-segment display 300, the front door 23 must be opened. need to let Then, since the fact that the front door 23 is closed means that the 7-segment display 300 cannot be seen, the fact that the front door 23 is closed is included in the difference number display end condition.

In the pachinko game machine PY2, the front door opening sensor that detects the opening of the front door 23 with respect to the outer frame 22, while the front door 23 is being opened, mainly controls the detection signal (front door opening detection signal). Assume that the configuration is such that output to the substrate 100 continues. Therefore, the game control microcomputer 101 can determine that the front door 23 is closed because the front door open detection signal is not input.

The game control microcomputer 101 first determines whether or not the number of difference balls is displayed on the 7-segment display 300 in order to determine whether the condition for ending display of the number of difference balls is satisfied. It is determined whether or not the number-of-balls display execution flag is ON. When the game control microcomputer 101 determines that the number of difference balls is displayed on the 7-segment display 300, it then determines whether the front door 23 is closed, in other words, the front door open detection signal is Determines whether or not it has been entered. When the game control microcomputer 101 determines that the front door 23 is closed, in other words, determines that the condition for ending display of the number of difference balls is satisfied, the number of difference balls performed by the 7-segment display 300 at that time is displayed. The display is terminated, the number-of-plays display execution flag is turned OFF, the non-erased storage section 107 is checked, and the display on the 7-segment display 300 of the normal base is restarted. In addition, when the game control microcomputer 101 determines that the difference ball number display end condition is not satisfied, in other words, it determines that the difference ball number is not displayed on the 7-segment display 300, or the front door 23 is closed. If it is determined that it is not closed (opened), the processing for confirming whether the difference number display end condition is met is terminated.

In addition, "determining whether or not the number of difference balls is displayed on the 7-segment display 300" and "whether or not the front door 23 is closed" for determining whether the condition for ending display of the number of difference balls is satisfied The order of "determine whether" is not limited to this and may be reversed.

Next, a specific example of display on the 7-segment display 300 of the difference number will be described. The pachinko game machine PY2 uses the second display area 320, the third display area 330, and the fourth display area 340 in the 7-segment display 300 to display the lower part of the number of difference balls and the upper part of the number of difference balls. do both. Specifically, the pachinko gaming machine PY2 appropriately displays the ones digit (first digit) of the number of difference balls using the linear lighting portions LB25 to LB31 of the fourth display area 340 in the lower part of the number of difference balls. Then, the linear lighting portions LB17 to LB23 of the third display area 330 are used to appropriately display the tens place (second digit) of the number of difference balls, and the linear lighting portions LB9 to LB15 of the second display area 320 are displayed. Display the 100th place (3rd digit) of the number of difference balls appropriately. On the other hand, the pachinko machine PY2 appropriately displays the thousands place (fourth digit) of the number of difference balls using the linear lighting portions LB25 to LB31 of the fourth display area 340 in the upper part display of the number of difference balls, Using the linear lighting portions LB17 to LB23 of the third display area 330, the 10,000th place (fifth digit) of the number of difference balls is displayed appropriately, and using the linear lighting portions LB9 to LB15 of the second display area 320 The 100,000th place (6th digit) of the number of difference balls is displayed appropriately. That is, the pachinko gaming machine PY2 displays the lower part of the number of difference balls and the upper part of the number of difference balls on the 7-segment display 300 in a right-justified manner.

It should be noted that the number of difference balls is always made up of 6 digits. That is, when the difference ball number is less than 1000, each of the thousands place (4th digit), ten thousand place (5th digit), and hundred thousand place (6th digit) consists of "0", If the number of difference balls is 1000 or more and less than 10000, the 10,000th place (5th digit) and the 100,000th place (6th digit) are each composed of "0", and if the number of difference balls is 10000 or more and less than 100000 In this case, the 100,000th place (6th digit) is assumed to be composed of "0".

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine PY2, dot-shaped lighting portions LB16 and LB24 related to the second display area 320, the third display area 330, and the fourth display area 340 used to display the number of difference balls are displayed in the lower part display of the number of difference balls. , and LB32 are lit, while the dot-shaped lit portions LB16, LB24, and LB32 associated with the second display area 320, the third display area 330, and the fourth display area 340 are not lit in the display of the upper ball difference portion. This is to discriminate between the difference ball number lower part display and the difference ball number lower part display depending on whether or not the dot-shaped lighting portions LB16, LB24, and LB32 are lit.

Here, FIGS. 53 and 54 are diagrams showing specific examples of display contents displayed on the 7-segment display 300 when the number of difference balls is "164". Specifically, FIG. 53 is a diagram showing how the 7-segment display 300 displays the lower part of the number of difference balls when the number of difference balls is "164", and FIG. is "164", the 7-segment display 300 is a diagram showing how the difference ball number upper part display is performed. In addition, when the number of difference balls is "164", the number of difference balls is expressed by six digits as "000164".

As shown in FIG. 53, in the ball difference number lower part display, "164" is displayed on the 7-segment display 300. Specifically, the second display area 320, the third display area 330, and the fourth display area 340 are displayed. The linear lighting portions LB25 to LB31, LB17 to LB23, and LB9 to LB15 are appropriately lit, "1" is displayed in the second display area 320, "6" is displayed in the third display area 330, “4” is displayed in the fourth display area 340 . Furthermore, in order to clearly indicate that the difference ball number lower part display, the dot-shaped lighting parts LB16, LB24, and LB32 related to the second display area 320, the third display area 330, and the fourth display area 340 are lit. be.

Further, as shown in FIG. 54, in the difference ball number upper part display, "000" is displayed on the 7-segment display 300, and in detail, the second display area 320, the third display area 330, and the fourth display. The linear lighting portions LB25 to LB31, LB17 to LB23, and LB9 to LB15 related to the area 340 are appropriately lit, "0" is displayed in the second display area 320, and "0" is displayed in the third display area 330. and “0” is displayed in the fourth display area 340 . Furthermore, in order to clearly indicate that the difference ball number upper part is displayed, the dot-shaped lighting parts LB16, LB24, and LB32 related to the second display area 320, the third display area 330, and the fourth display area 340 are not lit. (Dot-shaped lighting portions LB16, LB24, and LB32 are extinguished).

55 and 56 are diagrams showing specific examples of display contents displayed on the 7-segment display 300 when the number of difference balls is "22457". Specifically, FIG. 55 is a diagram showing how the 7-segment display 300 displays the lower part of the number of difference balls when the number of difference balls is "22457", and FIG. is "22457", the 7-segment display 300 is a diagram showing how the difference ball number upper part display is performed. In addition, when the differential ball number is "22457", the differential ball number is represented by 6 digits as "022457".

As shown in FIG. 55, in the ball difference number lower part display, "457" is displayed on the 7-segment display 300. Specifically, the second display area 320, the third display area 330, and the fourth display area 340 are displayed. The linear lighting portions LB25 to LB31, LB17 to LB23, and LB9 to LB15 are appropriately lit, "4" is displayed in the second display area 320, "5" is displayed in the third display area 330, “7” is displayed in the fourth display area 340 . Furthermore, in order to clearly indicate that the difference ball number lower part display, the dot-shaped lighting parts LB16, LB24, and LB32 related to the second display area 320, the third display area 330, and the fourth display area 340 are lit. be.

Further, as shown in FIG. 56, in the difference ball number upper part display, "022" is displayed on the 7-segment display 300, and in detail, the second display area 320, the third display area 330, and the fourth display. The linear lighting portions LB25 to LB31, LB17 to LB23, and LB9 to LB15 related to the area 340 are appropriately lit, "0" is displayed in the second display area 320, and "2" is displayed in the third display area 330. and “2” is displayed in the fourth display area 340 . Furthermore, in order to clearly indicate that the difference ball number upper part is displayed, lit parts LB16, LB24, and LB32, which are dot parts related to the second display area 320, the third display area 330, and the fourth display area 340, are Not lit (dot-shaped lit portions LB16, LB24, and LB32 are turned off).

As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY2, the game control microcomputer 101 can measure the number of difference balls (specific count number) based on the number of prize balls awarded to the player, and the specific count number is determined in advance. On the condition that a predetermined reference number is reached, the game may be controlled to a specific state (state in which the over-prize prevention function is activated) in which the game cannot be played. Therefore, it is possible to prevent excessive reward balls from being awarded to the player. Furthermore, since the difference ball number (specific count number) may be displayed (announced) by operating the RAM clear switch 191 (specific operation means), even if the game center is open, the employee can It is possible to grasp information on a specific state (state in which the over-prize ball prevention function is activated).

Further, according to the pachinko game machine PY2, the game RAM 104 (different ball number storage unit 107c) for storing the number of different balls (specific count number) measured by the game control microcomputer 101 is further provided, and the special reset switch 181 is operated. As a result, the number of different balls (specific count number) stored in the game RAM 104 (the number of different balls storage unit 107c) may or may not be cleared. Therefore, for example, there are times when the number of difference balls is cleared across business days and when it is taken over as it is, and management of the number of difference balls (specific measurement number) becomes complicated. ) can be operated to display (notify) the number of difference balls (specific count number), so there is a disadvantage that it may be in a specific state (state in which the over-prize prevention function is activated) can be reduced, and the effectiveness of the display of the number of difference balls is improved. Furthermore, according to the pachinko game machine PY2, the RAM clear switch 191 (specific operation means) is arranged at a location where it is easier for the staff of the game hall to operate than the player, so the number of difference balls depending on the game hall can increase the confidentiality of the management of

(Modified example of the second embodiment)
Next, a modified example of the pachinko game machine PY2 according to the second embodiment will be described. It should be noted that it is also possible to appropriately combine the modification examples described below.

In the second embodiment, the lower three digits of the difference in ball number are displayed in the lower part of the difference in number of balls, and the upper three digits of the difference in number of difference are displayed in the upper part of the difference in number of balls, but the lower part of the difference in number of balls is displayed. The specific number of digits of the number of difference balls displayed in the display and the upper part of the difference number of balls is not particularly limited and may be changed as appropriate. In addition, in the second embodiment, the number of digits of the difference number related to the lower ball number display and the number of digits of the difference number related to the upper part display of the difference ball number are the same as “3 digits”. The number of digits of the ball difference number related to the lower ball number display and the number of digits of the difference ball number related to the upper ball number display may be different.

In addition, in the second embodiment, the overall display of the number of difference balls is composed of the lower part of the difference number of balls display and the upper part of the difference number of balls display, and the difference number of balls is displayed in two parts. The number is not limited to two and may be changed as appropriate. For example, the number of difference balls is divided into a lower part (eg, 1st and 2nd digits), a middle part (eg, 3rd and 4th digits), and a higher part (eg, 5th and 6th digits). It may be divided into three parts (eyes) and displayed three times. In this case, for the lower portion, the dot-shaped lighting portion LB32 associated with the fourth display region 340 is lit, and for the intermediate portion, the dot-shaped lighting portion LB24 associated with the third display region 330 is lit, and the upper portion is lit. In the case of the portion of , the dot-shaped lighting portion LB16 related to the second display area 320 may be turned on to indicate which portion is being displayed. Alternatively, the number of difference balls may be displayed one digit at a time from the highest place or from the lowest place.

Furthermore, in the second embodiment, the number of difference balls is displayed in two parts, the lower part of the difference number of balls and the upper part of the difference number of balls. is used to display the number of difference balls, and if the performance of the display device allows any value of the number of difference balls to be displayed once, the number of difference balls may be displayed once.

Further, in the second embodiment, the second display area 320, the third display area 330, and the fourth display area 340 in the 7-segment display 300 are used to display numbers aligned to the right on the 7-segment display 300. However, the numbers are displayed left-aligned on the 7-segment display 300 using the first display area 310, the second display area 320, and the third display area 330 in the 7-segment display 300. You can do so.

Furthermore, in the second embodiment, dot-shaped lighting portions LB16, LB24, and LB32, which are dot portions related to the second display area 320, the third display area 330, and the fourth display area 340 used for displaying the number of difference balls, Depending on the presence or absence of lighting, it is configured to distinguish between the display of the lower part of the number of different balls and the upper part of the number of different balls, but the method and means for this distinction are not limited to the second embodiment and may be changed as appropriate can be For example, instead of or in addition to the dot-shaped lighting portions LB16, LB24, and LB32 related to the second display area 320, the third display area 330, and the fourth display area 340, the first display that is not used for displaying the difference number of balls A lighting portion LB8 related to the region 310 may be used. In addition, by changing the lighting color (for example, white and red) between the lower part of the difference number display and the upper part of the difference number display, or the lower part of the difference number display and the upper part of the difference number By changing the lighting mode (for example, lighting and blinking) depending on the display, it is possible to distinguish between the display of the lower part of the difference number and the upper part of the difference number. Furthermore, by changing the number of digits to be displayed in the case of the lower part of the difference number display and the case of the upper part of the difference number display (for example, 4 digits and 2 digits), or By changing the display position (for example, right-aligned or left-aligned) in the case of the differential ball number upper part display, the differential ball number lower part display and the differential ball number upper part display may be distinguished.

In addition, the content of the difference number display start condition related to the difference number display is not particularly limited, and may be changed as appropriate. For example, an operation means other than the RAM clear switch 191 may be used as an operation target. In this case, the difference ball number display may be executed in accordance with the operation of the setting key cylinder 180 or the special reset switch 181 . Alternatively, a dedicated operating means for executing the display of the number of difference balls may be provided, and the display of the number of difference balls may be executed in response to the operation of the operation means. Furthermore, the number of difference balls may be displayed in response to simultaneous operation of a plurality of operating means including the RAM clear switch 191 or excluding the RAM clear switch 191 .

Further, the content of the condition for ending display of the number of difference balls related to the display of the number of difference balls is not particularly limited, and may be changed as appropriate. For example, when the difference ball number display is being executed, the same RAM clear switch 191 as the RAM clear switch 191 for starting the difference ball number display, or the RAM clear switch 191 for starting the difference ball number display The display of the difference number of balls may be ended by operating a different operation means. Alternatively, the display of the number of difference balls may be terminated when a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses after the display of the number of difference balls is started. Furthermore, the display of the number of difference balls may be terminated when the display of the number of difference balls is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, five times).

Furthermore, in the second embodiment, the number of difference balls displayed in the display of the number of difference balls is updated every 10 seconds (every time the overall display of the number of difference balls is performed once). Without updating the number, it displays the difference number when the difference number display is started, in other words, the difference number when the difference number display start condition is satisfied and the difference number execution flag is turned ON. You can continue.

Further, in the second embodiment, the game control microcomputer 101 displays the number of difference balls, but the microcomputer 121 for effect control may display the number of difference balls. In this case, for example, when the difference ball number display start condition is satisfied, the game control microcomputer 101 transmits information regarding the difference ball number stored in the difference ball number storage unit 107c to the effect control board 120, Based on the information, the microcomputer 121 may notify the number of difference balls by displaying the number of difference balls on the display screen 50a or by outputting the number of difference balls from the speaker 52 by voice.

Furthermore, in the second embodiment, the number of difference balls at that time is displayed by the number of difference balls display. , a value obtained by subtracting the number of difference balls at that time from the reference number (reference number remaining difference number of balls) may be displayed. Also in this case, as in the second embodiment, the difference may be displayed in a plurality of times, such as by separating the lower three-digit portion and the upper three-digit portion. By this display, especially, the staff of the game hall can directly understand how much more the difference number of balls is to be generated before the over-prize preventing function is activated.

<Third Embodiment>
Next, a third embodiment according to the present invention will be described based on the above-described first embodiment according to the present invention. In the following, as a third embodiment, mainly the points different from the first embodiment will be described. Also, the same reference numerals and terms are used for the same configurations as in the first embodiment, or similarly corresponding configurations.

In the pachinko gaming machine PY3 according to the third embodiment, the process of clearing the differential ball number storage unit 107c of the non-erasing storage unit 107 in the game RAM 104 ("non-erasing clear processing (S202, S1422)" in the first embodiment) is executed by supplying power to the pachinko game machine PY3 (main control board 100) while operating the special reset switch 181, and is not executed in a game-enabled state. In other words, the pachinko gaming machine PY3 clears the difference ball number storage unit 107c in the game RAM 104 in the power-on process (S001) instead of the main timer interrupt process (S005) and the customer waiting measurement process (S1419). It is different from the pachinko game machine PY1 in that the processing (non-erase clear processing) can be executed. Then, in the pachinko gaming machine PY3, the processing of steps S201 to S203 and the processing of step S1419 in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 are not executed.

The pachinko game machine PY3, unlike the pachinko game machine PY1, can execute a non-erase clear process when power is supplied that does not allow the game to be executed. It is different from the pachinko game machine PY1 about the main control main processing when it is done. FIG. 57 is a diagram showing a flowchart of main control main processing according to the third embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 57, in the main control main process, the game control microcomputer 101 first prohibits interrupts (S1), and then permits access to the game RAM 104 (S2). Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the RAM clear switch has been operated (S3), if not operated (NO in S3), proceeds to step S8 described later, if operated ( YES in S3), the process proceeds to step S5 after performing the initialization process in step S4.

The game control microcomputer 101 initializes the game RAM 104 in the initialization process of step S4. However, in the initialization process, the game control microcomputer 101 initializes information stored in a storage area other than the non-delete storage section 107 in the game RAM 104 and an area for storing set values (not shown). be. That is, in the initialization process of step S4, information on the total number of prize balls stored in the total number of prize balls storage unit 107a, information on the total number of shot balls stored in the total number of shot balls storage unit 107b, and The information on the difference number of balls stored in the number storage unit 107c and the information indicating the set value are not cleared. Therefore, the information on the total number of prized balls, the information on the total number of shot balls, the information on the number of difference balls, and the set values are carried over when the power supply is stopped. In addition, as described above, the game stop flag is turned ON in the area of the game RAM 104 excluding the non-erased memory portion 107, so that the game stop flag is turned ON (excessive When the prize ball prevention function is activated), the game stop flag is turned OFF (excess prize ball prevention function is canceled).

Furthermore, the game control microcomputer 101 also initializes the working area of the game RAM 104 in the initialization process of step S4. The game control microcomputer 101 sets the initial setting information read from the game ROM 103 in the work area of the game RAM 104 in the initial setting process. The initial setting information includes setting the game state to the normal game state. That is, the game control microcomputer 101 sets the normal game state as the game state in step S4. Furthermore, the game control microcomputer 101 sets a RAM clear notification command for notifying that the game RAM 104 has been initialized (cleared) in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 in the initial setting of the work area of the game RAM 104. do.

Next, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not a set value setting operation for setting a set value has been performed (S5). Specifically, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the setting key cylinder 180 is rotated from the reference state. When the game control microcomputer 101 determines that the setting value setting operation is not performed (NO at S5), the process proceeds to step S7 as it is, and when it is determined that the setting value setting operation is performed (YES at S5), the setting value After performing a set value setting process (S6) for setting , the process proceeds to step S7. As described above, only one type of setting value is set in the pachinko game machine PY1, and only one type of setting value is similarly set in this embodiment.

In step S7, the game control microcomputer 101 is powered on by operating the RAM clear switch 191, in other words, the part of the game RAM 104 excluding the non-erased storage section 107 is cleared and the power is turned on. A power-on command indicating that is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104, and the process proceeds to step S17.

Also, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not backup is performed in step S8. For example, the game control microcomputer 101 performs backup processing (not shown) when the power supply is stopped (at the time of power failure). In the backup process, data retention, checksum calculation/storage, power-off flag ON, and the like are performed. The game control microcomputer 101 determines that the backup is performed when the power-off flag is ON, and determines that the backup is not performed when the power-off flag is not ON.

Then, when the game control microcomputer 101 determines that it is not backed up (NO in S8), it proceeds to step S17, and when it determines that it is backed up (YES in S8), it calculates the checksum (S9), This is compared with the checksum calculated at the time of power failure, and it is determined whether or not the checksum is normal (S10). The checksum is calculated by regarding the game information stored in the game RAM 104 as numerical values.

The game control microcomputer 101 determines whether the checksum value calculated and stored in the backup process (not shown) matches the checksum value calculated in step S9, and if they match, the checksum is normal. If they do not match, it is determined that the checksum is not normal. Then, when the game control microcomputer 101 determines that the checksum is normal (YES in S10), the process proceeds to step S11, and when it is determined that the checksum is not normal (abnormal) (NO in S10). , a game prohibition process (error setting) is performed (S13). Specifically, the game control microcomputer 101 transmits an error command for performing error notification using the image display device 50 or the like to the effect control board 120 as a game prohibition process, or performs a setting value setting process described later. A process is performed that makes it impossible to clear the error unless Then, the game control microcomputer 101 remains in the process unless a predetermined process (not shown) for canceling the error is executed.

In addition, the game control microcomputer 101, in the return processing of step S11, performs the return processing of returning the information regarding various games stored in the game RAM 104 when the previous power supply was stopped, and proceeds to step S12. . The game control microcomputer 101 sets and manages the work area of the game RAM 104 when the power supply is restored in the return process of step S11. In this setting process, the power recovery information is read from the game ROM 103 and set in the work area of the game RAM 104 . That is, the game control microcomputer 101 restores the game RAM 104 to the state immediately before the power supply was stopped. The power restoration information includes information indicating the gaming state immediately before the power supply was stopped. Therefore, the game control microcomputer 101 sets the game state immediately before the power supply is interrupted (at the time of power failure). Then, the game control microcomputer 101 sets a command (game state specifying command) indicating the game state at the time of power failure in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 in the return process.

Also, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the special reset switch 181 is operated in step S12. When the game control microcomputer 101 determines that the special reset switch 181 has been operated (YES in S12), it proceeds to step S14, and determines that the special reset switch 181 has not been operated (NO in S12), The power is restored (power is supplied) without the operation of both the special reset switch 181 and the RAM clear switch 191, in other words, the power is restored without clearing the game-related information including information on the number of difference balls. A normal power supply recovery command indicating that it has been done is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104, and the process proceeds to step S17.

The game control microcomputer 101 performs non-erasing clear processing in step S14, and in step S15, although the RAM clear switch 191 is not operated, the special reset switch 181 is operated and the power is restored (power is supplied). In other words, a special power supply recovery command indicating that the information related to the number of difference balls is cleared and the power supply is restored is stored in the output buffer of the game RAM 104, although the information related to the main game other than the number of difference balls has not been cleared. set, and proceed to step S17.

In step S17, the game control microcomputer 101 performs CTC activation setting processing for setting the CTC (Counter/Timer Circuit: a circuit for managing interrupt time), etc., and permits interrupts in step S18. While interrupts are enabled, it is possible to execute main-side timer interrupt processing (S005). The main-side timer interrupt processing (S005) is executed based on an interrupt pulse that is repeatedly input to the game CPU 102, for example, at a 4 msec cycle. That is, the main-side timer interrupt processing (S005) is executed at a cycle of 4 msec. And, after the main side timer interrupt processing (S005) is completed, before the next main side timer interrupt processing (S005) is started, various random numbers by normal design / special design random number update processing (S19) is repeatedly executed. If an interrupt pulse is input to the gaming CPU 102 while the interrupt is disabled, the main timer interrupt process (S005) will not start immediately, but will start after the interrupt is enabled (S18).

In addition, the game control microcomputer 101 measures the waiting time (for example, 3 seconds) until the interrupt is first permitted in step S17. The standby time is the time to wait until the system of the peripheral board such as the effect control board 120 is activated (power-on processing is completed). Although this waiting time can be set as appropriate, it is set to 3.0 seconds in this embodiment. Therefore, the RAM clear notification command set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104, the power-on command, the command indicating the game state at the time of power failure (game state designation command), the normal power recovery command, and the special power recovery command It will be transmitted to the effect control board 120 in the output process of the main side timer interrupt process (S005) performed first after that.

When the normal symbol/special symbol main random number update process is completed, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the power supply is stopped (the power supply is cut off) in step S20. Specifically, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not a power failure detection signal has been input from a power failure detection circuit (not shown) of the power board 190 . When the game control microcomputer 101 determines that the power is not cut off (NO in S20), it proceeds to step 18 and permits an interrupt. On the other hand, when the game control microcomputer 101 determines that the power supply has been cut off (YES in S20), it prohibits interrupts (S21), prohibits access to the game RAM 104, and stores the data in the game RAM 104 as backup processing. After storing the stored data as backup data and further calculating and storing the checksum value, it waits until the pachinko game machine PY3 is powered off (S22).

As described above, if power is supplied without the RAM clear switch 191 being operated, the normal power recovery command or the special power recovery A command will be transmitted to the production control board 120 . Here, as described above, the effect control microcomputer 121, as soon as the power is supplied, initially performs the initial operation confirmation time (20 seconds) to confirm the initial operation (S4205), during that time, in other words, the initial Until the image (customer waiting demonstration video G100) corresponding to the completion of the operation check is displayed, an effect corresponding to the normal power supply restoration command and the special power supply restoration command is executed. The production in response to the normal power supply restoration command is the normal power supply restoration production, and the production in response to the special power supply restoration command is the special power supply restoration production.

Both the normal power supply restoration effect and the special power supply restoration effect are effects suggesting that the power has been restored. Furthermore, the normal power supply restoration effect is a production command that is generated when the number of difference balls is not cleared, so it is an effect that also suggests that the number of difference balls is not cleared. On the other hand, the special power supply restoration production is a production command that is generated when the number of difference balls is cleared, so it is an production that also suggests that the number of difference balls is cleared.

In addition, the normal power supply restoration production and the special power supply restoration production are collectively referred to as "power supply restoration production". Further, the specific content of the special power supply restoration effect may be appropriately changed within the range that the employee of the game hall can recognize that the power has been restored and that the difference number of balls has been cleared. The specific display contents of the normal power supply restoration effect may be appropriately changed within the range that the employee of the game hall can recognize that the power has been restored and that the difference number of balls has been cleared.

In the third embodiment, the normal power supply restoration effect is configured by displaying an image (normal power supply restoration image) G150B corresponding to the normal power supply restoration effect on the display screen 50a. Further, the special power supply restoration effect is configured by displaying an image (special power supply restoration image) G150A corresponding to the special power supply restoration effect on the display screen 50a.

Both the normal power supply restoration image G150B and the special power supply restoration image G150A are images suggesting that power has been restored. Furthermore, the normal power supply restoration image G150B is an image that suggests that the number of difference balls is not cleared. On the other hand, the special power supply restoration image G150A is an image that also suggests that the difference ball number has been cleared. In the following, the normal power restoration command and the special power restoration command are collectively referred to as "power restoration commands", and the special power restoration image G150A and normal power restoration image G150B are collectively referred to as "power restoration image G150".

FIG. 58(A) is a diagram showing how the special power supply restoration image G150A is displayed on the display screen 50a (the special power supply restoration effect is executed), and FIG. 58(B) shows the normal power supply restoration image G150B. It is a figure showing a mode that it is displayed on the screen 50a (execution of normal power supply restoration production|presentation).

As shown in FIG. 58(A), the special power supply restoration image G150A is a white background image with the text "power supply being restored" suggesting that the power is being restored and the number of difference balls being cleared. It is configured so that the characters suggesting that "The number of difference balls has been cleared" is displayed. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 58(B), the normal power supply restoration image G150B is a gray background image with characters "power supply being restored" suggesting that the power is restored, and the number of difference balls is clear. It is configured so that the characters "The number of difference balls has not been cleared" is displayed, suggesting that it has not been completed. Then, when the initial operation confirmation is completed, the effect control microcomputer 121 switches from the special power supply restoration image G150A or the normal power supply restoration image G150B to the customer waiting demonstration animation G100.

The specific display contents of the special power supply restoration image G150A may be appropriately changed within the range where the employee of the game hall can recognize that the power has been restored and that the difference number of balls has been cleared. . The specific display content of the normal power supply restoration image G150B may be appropriately changed within the range where the employee of the gaming facility can recognize that the power has been restored and that the difference number of balls has been cleared.

Also, in reality, while the special power supply restoration image G150A or the normal power supply restoration image G150B is being displayed, power is normally supplied, so the restoration of the power supply is not progressing toward completion. , the game can be executed, but the effect control board 120 controls various effect devices (speaker 52, frame lamp 53, board lamp 54, upper board movable device 55, lower board movable device 56, frame movable device 58 ), so there is a risk that the various production devices will malfunction when the game starts. is displayed as

As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY3, it is possible to measure the number of difference balls (specific measurement number) based on the number of prize balls given to the player, and the measured number of difference balls (specific measurement number) is used for the game. It can be stored in the difference ball number storage unit 107c of the non-erase storage unit 107 of the RAM 104, and the game is executed on the condition that the difference ball number (specific count number) reaches a predetermined reference number (80000). It may be controlled to a specific state (state in which the over-prize prevention function is activated). Therefore, it is possible to prevent excessive reward balls from being awarded to the player. Furthermore, when power is supplied to the main control board 100 (the pachinko game machine PY3), the number of difference balls (specific count number) stored in the number of difference balls storage unit 107c is cleared and when it is not cleared. At least, when the number of difference balls (specific count number) stored in the difference number storage unit 107c is cleared, and when the number of difference balls (specific count number) stored in the difference number storage unit 107c is cleared In any one of the cases where it is not performed, since the notification means (the effect control microcomputer 121 that executes the special power supply restoration effect and the normal power supply restoration effect) is provided to notify the matter, the employee of the game hall can determine the number of difference balls. It is possible to appropriately manage the difference ball number (specific measurement number) by grasping whether the (specific measurement number) has been cleared or not. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from being disadvantaged and losing interest in the game.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY3, when at least the differential ball number (specific count number) stored in the differential ball number storage unit 107c is not cleared by executing the normal power supply recovery effect, the differential ball number (specific count number) is not cleared. Since it is notified that the number (specific count number) has not been cleared, it is possible to prevent the player from suffering a disadvantage due to, for example, taking over the number of difference balls (specific count number) from the previous day. Furthermore, according to the pachinko game machine PY3, a special reset switch 181 (specific operation means) is further provided, and when power is supplied to the main control board 100 (the pachinko game machine PY3), the special reset switch 181 (specific operation means) is operated, the number of difference balls (specific count) stored in the number of difference number storage unit 107c is cleared, and when the special reset switch 181 is not operated, the number of difference number storage unit 107c Since the number of difference balls (specified count number) stored in is not cleared, the employee of the game hall can appropriately manage the number of difference balls (specified count number). As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from being disadvantaged and losing interest in the game.

(Modified example of the third embodiment)
Next, a modified example of the pachinko game machine PY3 according to the third embodiment will be described. It should be noted that it is also possible to appropriately combine the modification examples described below.

In the third embodiment, when power is supplied while operating the special reset switch 181, the difference number storage unit 107c of the non-erase storage unit 107 is cleared, and the special power supply indicating that the difference number is cleared Although the recovery effect is being executed, the method of clearing the number-of-plays storage unit 107c is not limited to the third embodiment, and may be changed as appropriate. For example, when power is supplied while operating the RAM clear switch 191, the difference number storage unit 107c is cleared, and a special power supply recovery effect suggesting that the difference number is cleared is executed. good.

In addition, in the third embodiment, the display on the display screen 50a provides a special power supply restoration effect suggesting that the difference number of balls has been cleared, or a normal power supply restoration effect that suggests that the difference number of balls has not been cleared. By being executed, the employee of the game hall can recognize whether the difference number of balls has been cleared or not. 50 (display screen 50a) is not limited, and may be changed as appropriate within the range where the employee can recognize whether or not the number of difference balls has been cleared. For example, the special power supply restoration effect and the normal power supply restoration effect may be configured by outputting sound from the speaker 52 and emitting light from the frame lamp 53 and the board lamp 54 . However, in this case, it is preferable that the effect device is excluded from the target of the initial operation confirmation.

In addition, in the third embodiment, the special power supply restoration effect and the normal power supply restoration effect are performed using the same image display device 50 (display screen 50a). The effect device related to the power restoration effect may be different.

Furthermore, in the third embodiment, different images are displayed on the display screen 50a during the special power supply restoration presentation and during the normal power supply restoration presentation. , an image suggesting that the common power supply is being restored is displayed, and when a special power supply restoration production is performed, the number of difference balls is cleared using a production device different from the display screen 50a such as voice output from the speaker 52. On the other hand, in the normal power supply restoration performance, a performance device different from the display screen 50a such as voice output from the speaker 52 is used to suggest that the number of difference balls has not been cleared. Also good.

In addition, in the third embodiment, it is suggested that the number of difference balls is cleared when power is supplied, and that the number of difference balls is not cleared. For example, in either case, such as when the number of difference balls is not cleared, it is not suggested, and in the other case, such as when the number of difference balls is cleared, it is suggested. In this way, an employee of the game hall may be able to recognize whether the difference number of balls has been cleared or not.

Furthermore, in the third embodiment, it is suggested that the number of difference balls is cleared and that the number of difference balls is not cleared during the entire period in which the initial operation check is performed. The periods indicating that the number of difference balls has been cleared and that the number of difference balls has not been cleared may be changed as appropriate. For example, it is suggested that the number of difference balls has been cleared after a predetermined time has passed since the initial operation check was started, and that the number of difference balls has not been cleared. The suggestion may end. In addition, it is suggested that the number of difference balls has been cleared and that the number of difference balls has not been cleared with the start of the initial operation check, and the suggestion may end in the middle of the initial operation check. . Alternatively, it is suggested that the number of difference balls has been cleared after a predetermined time has passed since the initial operation check was started, and that the number of difference balls has not been cleared, and the suggestion is made during the initial operation confirmation. It may be terminated.

In addition, in the third embodiment, the time when it is suggested that the difference number of balls is cleared and the time when it is suggested that the difference number of balls is not cleared are the same, but are made different. Also good.

<Fourth Embodiment>
Next, a fourth embodiment according to the present invention will be described based on the above-described third embodiment according to the present invention. In the following, as the fourth embodiment, mainly the points different from the third embodiment will be described. Also, the same reference numerals and terms are used for the same configurations as in the third embodiment, or similarly corresponding configurations.

In the pachinko game machine PY4 according to the fourth embodiment, the process of clearing the difference ball number storage unit 107c in the game RAM 104 ("non-erase clear process (S14)" in the third embodiment) is performed when the front door 23 is opened. It is executed by supplying electric power to the pachinko gaming machine PY4 in the state, and is not executed by supplying electric power to the pachinko gaming machine PY4 in the state in which the front door 23 is closed.

As in the case of the pachinko machine PY3, in the main control main process, the pachinko machine PY4 clears the difference ball number storage unit 107c in the game RAM 104 ("non-erase clear process ( S14)”) is configured to be executable. Also in the fourth embodiment, as in the case of the second embodiment, the front door open sensor outputs a detection signal (front door open detection signal) to the main control board 100 while the opening is being performed. shall be configured to continue

FIG. 59 is a flowchart of main control main processing according to the fourth embodiment. Here, differences from the main control main process according to the third embodiment will be explained. As shown in FIG. 59, in the main control main process, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the front door 23 is closed in step S12. In other words, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not a signal (front door open detection signal) for detecting that the front door 23 is opened is input from the front door open sensor in step S12. When the game control microcomputer 101 determines that the front door 23 is not opened (the front door open detection signal is not input), that is, the front door 23 is closed (YES in S12), the process proceeds to step S14. , When it is determined that the front door 23 is open (the front door open detection signal is input) (NO in S12), the normal power supply recovery command is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104, and the process proceeds to step S17.

The game control microcomputer 101 performs non-erasing clear processing in step S14, sets a special power supply recovery command in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 in step S15, and proceeds to step S17.

Thus, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY4, it is possible to measure the number of difference balls (specific count number) based on the number of prize balls given to the player, and the measured number of difference balls (specific count number) is It can be stored in the difference ball number storage unit 107c of the non-erase storage unit 107 of the RAM 104, and the game is executed on the condition that the difference ball number (specific count number) reaches a predetermined reference number (80000). It may be controlled to a specific state (state in which the over-prize prevention function is activated). Furthermore, when power is supplied to the main control board 100 (the pachinko game machine PY4) with the front door 23 open, the difference ball number storage unit 107c is cleared, and the information about the difference ball number is erased. When power is supplied to the main control board 100 (the pachinko game machine PY4) with the front door 23 closed, the information on the number of difference balls is not erased without clearing the difference number storage unit 107c. Erasing the information about the number of difference balls means that the number of difference balls is reset (becomes "0"), and not erasing the information about the number of difference balls means that the power supply was stopped last time. It means that the difference number of balls at that time will be inherited as it is. As described above, the power switch 193 is attached to a location that cannot be operated unless the front door 23 is opened, so power is supplied to the main control board 100 (the pachinko game machine PY4) with the front door 23 open. This probably means that the employee turned off the power switch 193 once and then turned it on again because the pachinko machine PY4 was malfunctioning or illegally operated during the operation of the game hall. it is conceivable that. Therefore, if the number of difference balls is reset in such a situation, it interferes with the function to prevent over-prize balls. However, by switching the power switch 193 from the OFF operation to the ON operation in such a situation, the information regarding the number of difference balls is not erased, so it interferes with the over-prize prevention function. It is possible to prevent fraudulent intentionally resetting the number of difference balls just before the over-prize prevention function is activated. On the other hand, the fact that power is supplied to the main control board 100 (the pachinko game machine PY4) with the front door 23 closed probably means that the pachinko game machine PY4 is activated (power is supplied to the main control board 100). ), it is conceivable that the island power supply device was turned on while the power switch 193 was being turned on, and power was supplied from the island power supply device to the pachinko game machine PY4. In general, many pachinko machines are installed in the game hall, including the pachinko machine PY4. In order to stop the power supply of the game machine, the power switch 193 is operated to cut off the power supply to the island power supply device while the power switch 193 is in the ON operation state, and when the game hall opens, each pachinko game machine is efficiently started. In order to allow the power to be supplied to each pachinko game machine, the employee of the game hall operates the island power supply device to turn on the power while the power switch 193 is in the ON state. At that time, by surely erasing the information on the number of difference balls, for example, when the number of difference balls is approaching the reference number just before the amusement hall closes on the previous day, the over-prize prevention function is almost activated. In this case, the number of difference balls is taken over when the store opens on the next day, and the situation in which the number of difference balls reaches the reference number immediately after the player plays the game can be prevented from being activated.

In the fourth embodiment, the pachinko game machine PY4 clears the differential ball number storage unit 107c when power is supplied with the front door 23 closed, and power is supplied with the front door 23 open. However, the front door 23 related to the condition for clearing the difference number storage unit 107c is replaced with the front frame 23m, and the front frame 23m is closed. It may be configured so that the balance number storage unit 107c is cleared when the power is supplied in the state of the front frame 23m is not cleared when the power is supplied with the front frame 23m open. In addition, when electric power is supplied in a state in which both the front door 23 and the front frame 23m are closed instead of the front frame 23m, the difference number storage unit 107c is cleared. , The front door 23 and the front frame 23m may be configured so that the difference storage part 107c is not cleared when power is supplied in a state where both are open.

<Fifth Embodiment>
Next, a fifth embodiment according to the present invention will be described based on the above-described first embodiment according to the present invention. In the following, as the fifth embodiment, mainly the points different from the first embodiment will be described. Also, the same reference numerals and terms are used for the same configurations as in the first embodiment, or similarly corresponding configurations.

The pachinko gaming machine PY5 according to the fifth embodiment includes the numerical range of the jackpot symbol type random number, the type of the jackpot pattern, the elements constituting the jackpot game based on the type of the jackpot pattern, and the end of the jackpot game based on the type of the jackpot pattern. The corresponding game state and its end condition are different from those of the pachinko game machine PY1.

The numerical range of the jackpot symbol-based random numbers related to the pachinko gaming machine PY5 is set to "0 to 99". Six types of jackpot patterns A to F are set as jackpot pattern types related to the pachinko gaming machine PY5. Specifically, three types of jackpot patterns, jackpot pattern A to jackpot pattern C, are set as the jackpot patterns relating to the special figure 1, and three types of jackpot patterns, jackpot pattern D to jackpot pattern F, are set as the jackpot patterns relating to the special figure 2. A jackpot pattern is set.

Here, FIG. 60 shows a configuration example of the jackpot symbol type determination table according to the fifth embodiment. As shown in FIG. 60, according to the jackpot pattern type determination table related to special figure 1, the jackpot pattern A is determined with a probability of 10/100, the jackpot pattern B is determined with a probability of 45/100, and the jackpot pattern B is determined with a probability of 45/100. The jackpot pattern C is determined with probability. On the other hand, according to the jackpot pattern type determination table related to the special figure 2, the jackpot pattern D is determined with a probability of 50/100, the jackpot pattern E is determined with a probability of 30/100, and the jackpot pattern F is determined with a probability of 20/100. is determined by

In each jackpot pattern type determination table, the jackpot pattern type random number determination value (jackpot pattern type random number determination value) is appropriately selected so that the selection rate shown in FIG. are distributed. The number of jackpot symbol types and the selection rate of each jackpot symbol type are not limited to those in the fifth embodiment, and may be set as appropriate.

Next, a jackpot game according to the fifth embodiment will be described. Also in the fifth embodiment, the elements constituting the jackpot game (jackpot game constituent elements), in other words, the jackpot game control table for controlling the jackpot game, the type of the special symbol stopped and displayed, in detail, the jackpot game It is associated with the jackpot symbol type that triggers the execution of. FIG. 61(A) shows a configuration example of the jackpot game control table.

In the jackpot game associated with the jackpot symbol A (hereinafter also referred to as "first jackpot game"), eight round games are played. Then, in each round game from 1R to 8R, the first big winning opening 14 is opened for 29.5 seconds at maximum per one round game. In addition, opening is performed in which the closed state of the first big winning port 14 is maintained for 10.0 seconds from the start of the first jackpot game to the start of the first round game. Furthermore, an ending is performed in which the closed state of the first big winning port 14 is maintained for 15.0 seconds from the end of the last round game to the end of the first jackpot game.

In the jackpot game associated with the jackpot symbol B (hereinafter also referred to as "second jackpot game"), four round games are performed. Then, in each round game from 1R to 4R, the first big winning opening 14 is opened for 29.5 seconds at maximum per one round game. In addition, the first big prize winning opening 14 is opened for 10.0 seconds from the start of the second jackpot game to the start of the first round game. Furthermore, an ending is performed in which the closed state of the first big prize winning port 14 is maintained for 15.0 seconds from the end of the last round game to the end of the second jackpot game.

In the jackpot game associated with the jackpot symbol C (hereinafter also referred to as "third jackpot game"), four round games are played. Then, in each round game from 1R to 4R, the first big winning opening 14 is opened for 29.5 seconds at maximum per one round game. In addition, opening is performed in which the closed state of the first big winning port 14 is maintained for 10.0 seconds from the start of the third jackpot game to the start of the first round game. Furthermore, an ending is performed in which the closed state of the first big winning port 14 is maintained for 15.0 seconds from the end of the last round game to the end of the third jackpot game.

In the jackpot game associated with the jackpot pattern D (hereinafter also referred to as "fourth jackpot game"), ten round games are played. Then, in each round game from 1R to 10R, the first big winning hole 14 is opened for 29.5 seconds at maximum per one round game. In addition, opening is performed in which the closed state of the first big winning port 14 is maintained for 10.0 seconds from the start of the fourth jackpot game to the start of the first round game. Further, an ending is performed in which the closed state of the first big winning port 14 is maintained for 10.0 seconds from the end of the last round game to the end of the fourth jackpot game.

In the jackpot game associated with the jackpot symbol E (hereinafter also referred to as "fifth jackpot game"), round games are played six times. Then, in each round game from 1R to 6R, the first big winning opening 14 is opened for 29.5 seconds at maximum per one round game. In addition, opening is performed in which the closed state of the first big winning port 14 is maintained for 10.0 seconds from the start of the fifth jackpot game to the start of the first round game. Further, an ending is performed in which the closed state of the first big winning port 14 is maintained for 10.0 seconds from the end of the last round game to the end of the fifth jackpot game.

In the jackpot game associated with the jackpot symbol F (hereinafter also referred to as "sixth jackpot game"), two round games are played. Then, in each round game from 1R to 2R, the first big winning opening 14 is opened for 29.5 seconds at maximum per one round game. In addition, opening is performed in which the closed state of the first big winning port 14 is maintained for 10.0 seconds from the start of the sixth jackpot game to the start of the first round game. Further, an ending is performed in which the closed state of the first big prize winning port 14 is maintained for 10.0 seconds from the end of the last round game to the end of the sixth jackpot game.

In addition, in each round game, when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are detected by the first big winning hole sensor 14a, it is before the maximum opening time of the first big winning hole 14 elapses. Even so, the first big winning port 14 is closed and the round game ends. That is, in each round game, it is possible to win the first big winning hole 14 with a maximum predetermined number of game balls (regular number of winning prizes). Also, the types and specific contents of the jackpot game components can be changed as appropriate.

Also, in the jackpot game control table shown in FIG. 61(A), which type of jackpot game is executed is determined by the jackpot symbol type, but the jackpot game is executed by a method different from this. You can do it. For example, a device that can be distributed to two winning ports is provided in the game area 6, and when one winning port is won, only a jackpot game consisting of a predetermined number of round games is executed. Either a jackpot game consisting of round games larger than the number or a jackpot game consisting of round games smaller than a predetermined number may be executed with a predetermined probability by lottery or the like.

Next, the pachinko gaming machine PY5 will explain the game state to be newly shifted with the end of the jackpot game, and the termination conditions related to each game state. In the fifth embodiment, the game state that newly shifts with the end of the jackpot game, and the end condition for each game state are associated with the jackpot symbol type that triggers the execution of the jackpot game. Here, a table showing the relationship between the jackpot symbol type, the game state that transitions with the end of the jackpot game corresponding to the jackpot pattern type, and the end condition related to the game state (game state transition table after the jackpot game) ) is shown in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 61(B), in the pachinko gaming machine PY5, the jackpot pattern A, the jackpot pattern B, the jackpot pattern D, and the jackpot game related to the jackpot pattern E (first jackpot game, second jackpot game, fourth jackpot game) It shifts to a high probability high base game state according to the end of the jackpot game and the fifth jackpot game). And, no end condition is provided for the high-probability high-base gaming state based on each jackpot symbol type. That is, the high-probability high-base game state can be continued until the next jackpot is won. Therefore, as long as the game is continued, the next big win is substantially guaranteed (the big win is fixed).

Further, as shown in FIG. 61(B), in the pachinko gaming machine PY5, a low probability It shifts to a high base gaming state. End conditions are provided for the low-probability high-base gaming state based on each jackpot symbol type. Concretely, as end condition of each low probability high base game state, it is set that special figure 2 variable indication is executed 100 times. In addition, the relationship between this jackpot type symbol, the game state that shifts according to the end of the jackpot game, the presence or absence of the termination condition, and the content of the termination condition is an example, and is not limited to this.

Next, the over-prize preventing function of the pachinko game machine PY5 will be described. In the pachinko machine PY5, similarly to the pachinko machine PY1, on the condition that the difference number of balls reaches the reference number, the over-prize prevention function is activated (the game is controlled to a state (specific state) in which the game cannot be played). However, the pachinko gaming machine PY5 differs from the pachinko gaming machine PY1 in the timing at which the over-prize prevention function is activated.

In the pachinko game machine PY5, when the difference ball number reaches the reference number during the big winning game, when the big winning game ends, in detail, when the ending of the big winning ends, an over-prize preventing function is activated. (Controlled to a state (specific state) in which no game can be played). Therefore, the over-prize preventing function is activated at an earlier timing than the pachinko game machine PY1. It should be noted that the processing contents related to the operation of the game control microcomputer 101 can be appropriately set, but for example, the processing of steps S2009 to S2012 in the game state management processing (S1902) of the first embodiment is performed after step S2721 in the special electric accessory processing (S1307) of the first embodiment.

In addition, the pachinko gaming machine PY5 provides an effect when the difference ball number reaches 80000 (display of the red edge image EFb shown in FIG. 28(B) and the game stop notice image KH and display of the red edge image EFb shown) is not executed.

Next, the pachinko gaming machine PY5 will explain the over-prize-ball related special effect executed during the jackpot game in response to establishment of a specific condition related to the over-prize ball prevention function when the jackpot game is started. .

The specific condition related to the extra ball-related special effect is that the jackpot game to be started from now on is a jackpot game in which the number of prize balls that can be obtained is relatively small, and the value obtained by subtracting the number of difference balls from the reference number at that time (excess The number of prize balls remaining) is less than the number of prize balls that can be obtained in the jackpot game (the number of prize balls scheduled to be obtained for the jackpot) (at the start timing of the jackpot game, the number of difference balls at the start timing A value obtained by adding the number of prize balls scheduled to be obtained to a jackpot is greater than the reference number), and the state is shifted to a high-probability high-base game state upon completion of the jackpot game. That is, the specific conditions are (1) that the jackpot game to be started from now is a jackpot game in which the number of prize balls that can be obtained is relatively small (individual specific condition 1), (2) a prize that can be obtained in the jackpot game The number of balls (the number of prize balls scheduled to get a jackpot) exceeds the value obtained by subtracting the number of difference balls from the standard number at that time (the number of remaining prize balls) (individual specific condition 2); It is composed of three individual specific conditions (individual specific condition 3) to shift to a high probability high base game state according to the end of the jackpot game.

Here, the number of prize balls to be obtained for the jackpot will be described. As described above, if the so-called "over winning" is not taken into account, it is possible to win a maximum number of game balls (10) in the first big winning hole 14 in each round game. 15 prize balls are paid out based on the winning to the first big prize opening. Therefore, the number of prize balls scheduled to be obtained in the first jackpot game is 1200 (15 pieces x 10 pieces x 8 times of round games), and the number of prize balls scheduled to be obtained in the second jackpot game and the third jackpot game is , 600 (15 x 10 x 4 round games), and the number of prize balls to be won in the 4th jackpot game is 1500 (15 x 10 x 10 round games). The number of prize balls scheduled to be obtained in the jackpot game is 900 (15 x 10 x 6 round games), and the number of prize balls scheduled to be obtained in the sixth jackpot game is 300 (15 x 10 x two rounds of play).

In the fifth embodiment, the second jackpot game, the third jackpot game, the fifth jackpot game, and the sixth jackpot game are the jackpot games in which the number of prize balls that can be obtained is relatively small (individual specific condition 1 is established). A jackpot game is set. However, regarding the 3rd jackpot game and the 6th jackpot game, according to the end of the jackpot game, the shift to the low probability high base game state, so the 3rd jackpot game and the 6th jackpot game are started Also, the individual specific condition 3 is not satisfied. On the other hand, regarding the second jackpot game and the fifth jackpot game, the second jackpot game and the fifth jackpot game are started since the transition to the high-probability high base game state occurs in response to the end of the jackpot game. , the individual specific condition 3 is satisfied.

In addition, the jackpot game in which the number of prize balls that can be obtained is relatively small is relatively disadvantageous for the player from the viewpoint of winning prize balls, so the jackpot game (second jackpot game, third jackpot game, 5th jackpot game, and 6th jackpot game) may be referred to as "disadvantageous jackpot game". On the other hand, a jackpot game in which the number of wins that can be obtained is relatively large is relatively advantageous for the player from the viewpoint of winning prize balls. ) is sometimes referred to as “advantageous jackpot game”.

Next, a situation when a specific condition is satisfied will be described. The establishment of the individual specific condition 1 and the individual specific condition 2 means that the disadvantageous jackpot game will be started from now on, but if the game ball is continuously shot aiming at the first big prize hole 14 in the disadvantageous jackpot game. When the number of difference balls reaches the reference number and the disadvantageous jackpot game ends, the over-prized ball prevention function is activated, and the game related to the pachinko gaming machine PY5 is stopped. Here, the fact that the individual specific condition 3 is also satisfied means that the transition to the high-probability high-base game state occurs according to the end of the jackpot game, so basically, if the game is continued as it is, You will win the jackpot. And, in such a way that the jackpot winning is almost decided, the special figure 2 variable display (special figure 2 lottery (jackpot judgment related to special figure 2, jackpot type judgment, etc.), it is possible to execute an advantageous jackpot game In other words, the fact that the specific condition is established means that if you put up with acquiring prize balls in the disadvantageous jackpot game that will start from now on, there is a chance to execute the advantageous jackpot game after the jackpot game, and more prizes than this time. In other words, although there is a possibility that more prize balls can be won after this, the current jackpot game is normally digested (shooting the game ball) and win the first big prize slot 14), the player loses.

In addition, since the specific condition includes the individual specific condition 3, the specific condition is not satisfied when the game shifts to the low-probability high base game state according to the end of the jackpot game. This is because, as long as a game is played on the pachinko machine PY5, there is a possibility that an advantageous jackpot game will be executed after the jackpot game, but since the game is played in a normal probability state, it is a premise of executing the advantageous jackpot game. Winning the jackpot itself is not easy. In that case, there is a possibility that the owned game balls are consumed considerably.

Next, the over prize ball related special effect will be described. The special effects related to over-prize balls can be broadly divided into a negative launch effect that suggests that it is better not to shoot the game ball, and a suggestive effect that suggests the remaining time until the end of the last round game. There is The passive shooting effect further includes a first passive shooting effect and a second passive shooting effect.

If the game ball can be prevented from being shot by the player by executing the passive shooting effect in a situation where the above-mentioned specific condition is established, the disadvantage of the player can be suppressed. In addition, by executing the jackpot end remaining time suggesting effect in the situation where the above-mentioned specific condition is established, the last round game is performed for the player who is bored without shooting the game ball in the jackpot game. By suggesting the remaining time until the end of , the player's stress can be reduced.

The first shot elimination effect is continuously executed from the start of the jackpot game to the start of the first round game, in other words, during the opening. The second firing passive effect is continuously executed from the start of the first round game (end of the opening) until the end of the last round game (start of the ending), in other words, during all round games. be. The jackpot end remaining time indication effect is continuously executed from the start of the first round game (end of the opening) until the end of the last round game (start of the ending), in other words, during all round games. be done.

The specific content of the passive shooting effect is the range in which the player can recognize that it is better not to shoot the game ball, in other words, when the disadvantageous jackpot game is started, it can be obtained in the disadvantageous jackpot game. ) is acquired (given), the number of difference balls reaches the reference number and the over-prize prevention function is activated. Further, the specific content of the effect indicating the remaining time after the end of the big win may be appropriately set within a range in which the player can recognize the remaining time until the end of the big win game.

In the fifth embodiment, the first firing passive effect is configured by displaying a dedicated image (first firing passive effect image) G160A associated with the first firing passive effect on the display screen 50a. The second firing passive effect is configured by displaying a dedicated (second firing passive effect image) G160B associated with the second firing passive effect on the display screen 50a. The jackpot end remaining time suggesting effect is configured by displaying a dedicated image (jackpot end remaining time suggesting effect) G161 associated with the jackpot end remaining time suggesting effect on the display screen 50a. Note that the first firing depolarization effect image G160A and the second firing depolarization effect image G160B may be collectively referred to as "firing depolarization effect image G160."

In addition, the first shot negative effect image G160A is an image that suggests that it is better not to shoot the game ball, but besides that it is better not to shoot the game ball, it also suggests that a jackpot game will start. do. In other words, the first shot negative effect image G160A also functions as an image (opening image) suggesting the start of a jackpot game like the opening image G107 of the first embodiment.

Also, the first shot passive effect image G160A is displayed instead of the opening image G107 at the opening of the jackpot game when the specific condition is satisfied. That is, when the specific condition is not satisfied, the opening image G107 is displayed as a normal opening image, and when the specific condition is satisfied, the first firing passive effect image G160A is displayed as a special opening image. be done. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the opening image G107 is referred to as a "normal opening image G107" in order to position it as a normal opening image that is displayed when the specific condition is not satisfied.

Note that the normal opening image G107 according to the fifth embodiment differs from the normal opening image G107 according to the first embodiment. In the fifth embodiment, each jackpot game is associated with a name, and the normal opening image G107 is set for each jackpot game and is composed of characters representing the name of the jackpot game.

In the fifth embodiment, the name "HYPER BONUS" is associated with the first jackpot game related to the jackpot pattern A, and the second jackpot game and third jackpot game associated with the jackpot pattern B and the jackpot pattern C are labeled "REGULAR BONUS" is associated with the fourth jackpot game related to the jackpot pattern D, the name "BIG BONUS" is associated with the fourth jackpot game related to the jackpot pattern D, and the name "MEDIUM BONUS" corresponds to the fifth jackpot game related to the jackpot pattern E. The sixth jackpot game associated with the jackpot symbol F is associated with the name "MINI BONUS".

As the normal opening image G107, a first normal opening image G107A associated with the first jackpot game, a second normal opening image G107B associated with the second jackpot game and the third jackpot game, and a fourth jackpot game. There are a fourth normal opening image G107D associated with the jackpot game, a fifth normal opening image G107E associated with the fifth jackpot game, and a sixth normal opening image G107F associated with the sixth jackpot game. .

FIGS. 62A to 62E show a first normal opening image G107A (FIG. 62A), a second normal opening image G107B (FIG. 62B), and a fourth normal opening image G107D (FIG. 62B). (C)), a fifth normal opening image G107E (FIG. 62(D)), and a sixth normal opening image G107F (FIG. 62(E)) are each displayed on the display screen 50a. .

Since the specific conditions are not established for the first jackpot game, the third jackpot game, the fourth jackpot game, and the sixth jackpot game, when these jackpot games are started, at the opening of the jackpot game, A normal opening image G107 related to the jackpot game shown in FIG. 62(A), FIG. 62(B), FIG. 62(C) or FIG. 62(E) is displayed. Further, when the second jackpot game or the third jackpot game is started in a situation where the individual specific condition 2 is not established, the second normal opening image G107B shown in FIG. Alternatively, the fifth normal opening image G107E shown in FIG. 62(F) is displayed.

By the way, the first firing passive effect image G160A includes a name associated with a jackpot game when a specific condition is satisfied (specific condition satisfaction jackpot game). The name associated with the specific condition establishment jackpot game can be appropriately set within a range where the player can recognize that it is better not to shoot the game ball. The name "launching Akan BONUS" is associated with it. FIG. 62(F) is a diagram showing how the first firing depolarization effect image G160A is displayed on the display screen 50a.

Therefore, when the second jackpot game or the fifth jackpot game is started in a situation where the individual specific condition 2 is satisfied, the first shot passive effect image G160A shown in FIG. 63(F) is displayed at the opening of the jackpot game. is displayed as a special opening image.

In addition, the second shot negative effect image G160B is an image that suggests that it is better not to shoot the game ball, but besides that it is better not to shoot the game ball, it is also not preferable to hit the ball to the right. Suggest. That is, the second firing negative effect image G160B also functions as an image that suggests that hitting to the right is not preferable.

The second shot passive effect image G160B is displayed instead of the right shot image G108 in the round game of the jackpot game when the specific condition is satisfied. That is, when the specific condition is not met, the right shot image G108 is displayed as an image prompting right shot, and when the specific condition is met, the second shot passive effect image G160B is displayed as the right shot. It is also displayed as an image suggesting that it is undesirable.

The display content of the second firing passive effect image G160B can be set as appropriate within a range in which the player can recognize that it is better not to shoot the game ball and that it is not desirable to hit the game ball to the right. In the form, the second firing negative effect image G160B is configured by attaching a large X mark on the rightward arrow related to the right shot image G108.

Also, the effect image G161 indicating the remaining time after the jackpot is displayed instead of the round image G109 in the round game of the jackpot game when the specific condition is satisfied. That is, when the specific condition is not satisfied, the round image G109 is displayed as an image indicating the number of rounds, and when the specific condition is satisfied, the jackpot end remaining time suggesting effect image G161 is displayed as the round game. It is displayed as an image suggesting the remaining time until the end.

The display content of the effect image G161 suggesting the remaining time until the end of the jackpot can be appropriately set within a range in which the player can recognize the remaining time until the end of the last round game. Also, it consists of the characters "00 seconds". However, a specific number representing the remaining time (number of seconds) until the end of the big win game is displayed in the portion of "〇〇" of the effect image G161 suggesting remaining time to end the big win. Strictly speaking, since the jackpot game includes an ending, the remaining time until the last round game ends is not the remaining time until the jackpot game ends. Here, the remaining time until the end of the last round game is expressed as "until the end of the jackpot".

Here, in FIG. 63(A), when the jackpot game is started in a situation where the specific condition is not satisfied, the right-handed image G108 and the round image G109 are displayed on the display screen 50a in the round game of the jackpot game. It is a figure showing a state that it is. On the other hand, in FIG. 61(B), when a jackpot game is started in a situation where a specific condition is satisfied, a second shot passive effect image G160B is displayed instead of the right shot image G108 in the round game of the jackpot game. It is a diagram showing a screen 50a, in which a jackpot end remaining time suggesting effect image G161 is displayed on the display screen 50a instead of the round image G109. Note that FIG. 63(A) is a diagram showing a state when 5R (fifth round game) is being executed since the display content of the round image G109 is "Round 5".

As shown in FIG. 63(A), in the round game of the jackpot game in which the specific condition is not established, the right-handed image G108 is displayed in the upper right corner of the display screen 50a, and the round image G109 is displayed in the upper left corner of the display screen 50a. displayed in the corner. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 63(B), in the round game of the jackpot game in which the specific condition is satisfied, the right shot image G108 and the round image G109 are not displayed, and the right shot image G108 is displayed. The second firing depolarization effect image G160B is displayed at the same or substantially the same position (upper right corner of the display screen 50a) as the position where the round image G109 was displayed, and the same or substantially the same position as the position where the round image G109 was displayed (the display screen 50a), an effect image G161 suggesting remaining time after the jackpot is displayed.

In addition, as described above, since the number of game balls that can win the first big prize hole 14 in each round game (prescribed number of winning prizes) is set to 10, in each round game, the round game is started. After that, before the opening time related to the round game has passed, if the number of winnings to the first big winning hole 14 in the round game reaches the specified winning number, the first big winning hole 14 opens in the middle of the round game will be closed. However, if the player does not shoot the game ball during the jackpot game, the first big winning hole 14 will be opened for the preset opening time in each round game.

Therefore, for each jackpot game, the time from the start of the first round game to the end of the last round game (total round game time) is shown in FIG. number of times) + (closing time x (number of round games - 1))}. As a result, the total round game time of the first jackpot game is 250 seconds, the total round game time of the second jackpot game and the third jackpot game is 124 seconds, the total round game time of the fourth jackpot game is 313 seconds, the fifth The total round game time of the jackpot game is 187 seconds, and the total round game time of the sixth jackpot game is 61 seconds. As a result, in each jackpot game, when the jackpot end remaining time suggesting effect is started, these seconds are displayed in the portion of "〇〇" in the jackpot end remaining time suggesting effect image G161. .

Then, in any jackpot game, as the remaining time until the end of the last round game elapses, the portion of "〇〇" in the jackpot end remaining time suggesting effect image G161 decreases appropriately ( updated), and finally when the last round of play ends, "0" will be displayed. In addition, regarding the jackpot end remaining time suggesting effect, the reduction pattern (update mode) of the “〇〇” part in the jackpot end remaining time suggesting effect image G161 can be set as appropriate, but for example, it decreases in units of one second ( updated).

As described above, the pachinko game machine PY5 can execute the passive launch effect and the effect indicating the remaining time after the end of the jackpot. In the pachinko game machine PY5, the game control microcomputer 101 measures the number of difference balls, and corresponds to the type of the jackpot game, the number of prize balls to be obtained for the jackpot, and the game state to be shifted to the jackpot game upon completion. Since the attached jackpot symbol type is determined, the effect control microcomputer 121 appropriately transmits information regarding the number of difference balls and the jackpot symbol type to the effect control microcomputer 121, so that the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not the specific condition is established. It is determined whether or not, and based on the result of the determination, it is possible to execute a passive shooting performance and a jackpot end remaining time suggesting performance.

For example, when the game control microcomputer 101 does not activate the over-prize prevention function, but the over-prize notice flag is ON, which is considered to be approaching the activation to some extent (the number of difference balls reaches the reference value). When the opening command is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104, the difference ball number storage unit 107c is checked, and the command indicating the difference ball number (command specifying the difference number of balls) is also played. It is set in the output buffer of the RAM 104 for use. Then, since the differential ball number designation command is transmitted to the production control board 120, the production control microcomputer 121 can specify the differential ball number at that time when receiving the differential ball number designation command.

Also, in the effect ROM 123, the number of prize balls to be obtained in the jackpot game for each jackpot symbol type and the reference number for the over-prize prevention function are stored in advance. Then, when receiving the differential ball number designation command, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines the value obtained by subtracting the differential ball number from the reference number and the jackpot symbol type indicated by the opening command received together with the differential ball number designation command. Comparing the number of prize balls scheduled to be obtained with the associated jackpot, the value obtained by subtracting the number of difference balls from the reference number is smaller than the number of prize balls scheduled to be obtained is larger than the value obtained by subtracting ), it is determined that the individual specific condition 2 is satisfied.

When the performance control microcomputer 121 determines that the individual specific condition 2 is satisfied, the jackpot pattern type indicated by the opening command is disadvantageous. F), in other words, it is determined whether individual specific condition 1 is satisfied.

When the performance control microcomputer 121 determines that the individual specific condition 1 is satisfied, the jackpot symbol type indicated by the opening command is a jackpot pertaining to the jackpot game that shifts to a high probability high base game state according to the end of the jackpot game. It is determined whether or not it is the symbol type (big hit symbol B, big hit symbol E), in other words, whether or not the individual specific condition 3 is established.

When the performance control microcomputer 121 determines that the individual specific condition 3 is satisfied, it means that the specific condition is satisfied, so that in the jackpot game to be started from now on, the launch passive performance and the jackpot end remaining time suggestive performance are appropriately performed. shall be performed. When the performance control microcomputer 121 determines that any one of the individual specific conditions 1 to 3 is not satisfied, it ends the processing related to the launch negative performance and the jackpot end remaining time suggestive performance.

As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY5, it is possible to measure the specific count (the number of difference balls) based on the game media given to the player, and the specific count reaches the predetermined reference number. On the condition that the game may be controlled to a specific state (state in which the over-prize ball prevention function is activated) in which the game cannot be executed, and at a predetermined timing in the jackpot game (at the start of the jackpot in the fifth embodiment), Provided that the value obtained by adding the number of game media that can be awarded from the predetermined timing to the end of the jackpot game to the specific measurement number at the predetermined timing is greater than the reference number (in the fifth embodiment, When the disadvantageous jackpot game is started, the value obtained by subtracting the specific count number at that time from the reference number is less than the number of prize balls scheduled to be won for the jackpot related to the disadvantageous jackpot game), based on the matter Specific effects (launch negative effect, jackpot end remaining time suggesting effect) may be executed. Therefore, while avoiding giving excessive prize balls to the player, it is disadvantageous that the player misses the opportunity of the jackpot game in which more prize balls can be obtained just before the specific state in which the game cannot be executed is reached. can prevent suffering from Furthermore, as a specific effect, a special effect (discharge passive effect) is executed that allows the player to recognize that the game will be controlled to a specific state. Therefore, it is possible to surely prevent the player from suffering a disadvantage by missing an opportunity of a big win game in which a larger number of prize balls can be obtained just before the specific state in which the game cannot be executed is reached. Further, as the specific effect, in addition to the special effect, an end timing effect (remaining time suggestion effect after the end of the big win) that allows the player to recognize the timing at which the big win game ends is executed. Therefore, a special performance (discharge passive performance) is executed and, for example, while the player is bored by stopping the shooting of the game balls, the discomfort felt by not knowing the end timing of the jackpot game can be reduced. can be done.

In addition, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY5, the jackpot game includes a first jackpot game (for example, a third jackpot game, a sixth jackpot game), and a second jackpot game that can provide more game media than the first jackpot game. There is a jackpot game (for example, a first jackpot game, a fourth jackpot game), a specific count number (number of difference balls) based on the game medium given to the player can be measured, and the specific count number is predetermined. On the condition that the reference number is reached, the game may be controlled to a specific state (state in which the over-prize prevention function is activated), and when the first jackpot game is started, that The value obtained by adding the game media that can be given in the first jackpot game to the specific measurement number at the time is greater than the reference number, and in response to the end of the first jackpot game, the first game state (normal In the case of transition to a second game state (high-probability high-base game state) in which a specific result (jackpot) is more likely to be derived by a predetermined judgment (jackpot judgment) than the game state, low-probability low-base game state), control to a specific state A special effect (discharge passive effect) that allows the player to recognize that it will be fired may be executed. Therefore, while avoiding giving excessive prize balls to the player, it is disadvantageous that the player misses the opportunity of the jackpot game in which more prize balls can be obtained just before the specific state in which the game cannot be executed is reached. can prevent suffering from Further, when the first jackpot game is started, the value obtained by adding the game media that can be given in the first jackpot game to the specific measurement number at that time is greater than the reference number, but the first jackpot game In the case of shifting to the first game state (normal game state, low probability low base game state) according to the end, (discharge passive effect) is not executed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from being disadvantaged by aiming for the specific result when the specific result is difficult to derive.

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Next, a sixth embodiment according to the present invention will be described based on the above-described fifth embodiment according to the present invention. In the following, as the sixth embodiment, mainly the points different from the fifth embodiment will be described. Also, the same reference numerals and terms are used for the same configurations as in the first embodiment, or similarly corresponding configurations.

The pachinko gaming machine PY6 according to the sixth embodiment differs from the pachinko gaming machine PY5 in the specific conditions relating to the over-prized ball-related special effect. The specific conditions relating to the pachinko gaming machine PY6 include the aforementioned individual specific condition 2 and the individual specific condition 4 specific to the pachinko gaming machine PY6. is not included. The individual specific condition 4 corresponds to a jackpot game in which the number of prize balls scheduled to be obtained for the jackpot is greater than the number of prize balls scheduled to be obtained for the jackpot related to the jackpot game, in the special drawing reservation that exists when the jackpot game is started. It is that what shows the attached special drawing lottery result (jackpot design type) is included. The types of jackpot games that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine PY6 are the same as those of the pachinko gaming machine PY5.

Therefore, when the first jackpot game is started, if there is a special figure reservation to execute the fourth jackpot game, the individual specific condition 4 is established. In addition, when the second jackpot game or the third jackpot game is started, there is a special figure hold in which the first jackpot game, the fourth jackpot game, the fifth jackpot game, or the sixth jackpot game is executed. , the individual specific condition 4 is established. Similarly, when the 5th jackpot game or the 6th jackpot game starts, if there is a special figure reservation that will execute the 1st jackpot game or the 4th jackpot game, the individual specific condition 4 is established do. In the sixth embodiment, since the fourth jackpot game is the jackpot game with the largest number of prize balls to be obtained, the individual specific condition 4 is not established when the fourth jackpot game starts.

Here, an example of processing for determining whether or not the individual specific condition 4 is satisfied at the start of the jackpot game by the effect control microcomputer 121 will be described. In order for the performance control microcomputer 121 to determine whether or not the individual specific condition 4 is satisfied, as a premise, it receives necessary information from the game control microcomputer 101 . The game control microcomputer 101, as the necessary information, the winning to the first start port 11, and the winning to the second start port 12, in detail, the occurrence of the special figure 1 pending, and the occurrence of the special figure 2 In the look-ahead determination based on, if the result of the jackpot determination as the look-ahead determination is a big hit, the jackpot design type determination that compares the jackpot design type random number to the hit design type determination table according to the type of the starting port (special figure) I do. Then, the game control microcomputer 101, together with the start winning command, associates a command indicating the jackpot pattern type (prefetching jackpot pattern type command) that is the result of the jackpot pattern type determination as the look-ahead determination with the start winning command. It is set in the output buffer of the RAM 104 and transmitted to the effect control board 120. - 特許庁

In addition, the effect control board 120 can receive a look-ahead jackpot symbol type command, and like the start winning command, the order of digestion for each type of special figure (the order in which the special figure reservation occurred (winning order) ), and the prefetching big hit symbol type command can be stored until the special figure variable display corresponding to the prefetching big hit symbol type command ends. Further, the performance ROM 123 stores a table (a table of the number of prize balls to be obtained for the jackpot) showing the relationship between each jackpot symbol type and the number of prize balls to be obtained for the jackpot game based on the jackpot symbol type. Then, when the performance control microcomputer 121 stores the look-ahead big-hit symbol type command, it recognizes the big-hit expected prize number table of the big-hit game based on the special figure reservation based on the look-ahead big-hit symbol type command. shall be able to

Furthermore, the game control microcomputer 101 has not activated the over-prize prevention function, but when the over-prize notice flag is ON, which is considered to be approaching the activation to some extent (the number of difference balls reaches the reference value) When the opening command is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104, the difference ball number storage unit 107c is checked, and the command indicating the difference ball number (command specifying the difference number of balls) is also played. It is set in the output buffer of the RAM 104 for use.

The effect control board 120 shall be configured to be capable of receiving a look-ahead jackpot symbol type command. Then, when the effect control microcomputer 121 receives the difference ball number designation command, it determines whether or not the aforementioned individual specific condition 2 is established in the received command analysis process (S4201), and the individual specific condition 2 is established. If so, the process of determining whether or not the individual specific condition 4 is satisfied (individual specific condition 4 success/failure determination process) is performed.

In the individual specific condition 4 success/failure determination process, the effect control microcomputer 121 first determines whether or not the prefetch jackpot symbol type command is stored, that is, whether there is a special figure reservation indicating that the prefetch judgment result is a jackpot. determine whether When the performance control microcomputer 121 determines that the prefetching jackpot pattern type command is not stored, it determines that the individual specific condition 4 is not satisfied, finishes the success/failure determination processing of the individual specific condition 4, and executes the prefetching jackpot pattern type. When it is determined that the command is stored, the number of prize balls scheduled to be obtained by the jackpot pattern type indicated by the opening command received together with the command for specifying the number of difference balls (the number of prize balls to be obtained for the jackpot game starting from here : the number of prize balls scheduled to be obtained for the jackpot) and the number of prize balls to be obtained for the jackpot pattern type indicated by the look-ahead jackpot pattern type command (the number of prize balls to be obtained for the jackpot game to be started after the jackpot game: reserved jackpot obtained) It is determined whether or not the latter (the number of prize balls scheduled to be obtained for the reserved jackpot) is larger than the former (the number of prize balls to be obtained for the jackpot). When a plurality of look-ahead jackpot symbol type commands are stored, in other words, when there are a plurality of special-figure reserves indicating that the look-ahead determination result is a jackpot, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines the number of prize balls to be obtained as a jackpot. The one with the largest number of is adopted as an object for comparison with the jackpot game. When the production control microcomputer 121 determines that the number of prize balls scheduled to be obtained for the reserved jackpot is not larger (less) than the number of prize balls to be obtained for the jackpot, the production control microcomputer 121 determines that the individual specific condition 4 is not satisfied, and determines that the individual When the specific condition 4 success/failure determination process is completed and it is determined that the number of prize balls scheduled to be obtained for the reserved jackpot is greater than the number of prize balls scheduled to be obtained for the jackpot, it is determined that the individual specific condition 4 is established.

When the effect control microcomputer 121 determines that the individual specific condition 4 is satisfied, it executes the launch passive effect and the jackpot end remaining time suggesting effect as in the fifth embodiment.

As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY6, it is possible to measure the specific count number (number of difference balls) based on the game media given to the player, and the specific count number reaches the predetermined reference number. Under the condition that the game cannot be executed in a specific state (state in which the over-prize ball prevention function is activated), at a predetermined timing in the jackpot game, the specific count number at the predetermined timing, the predetermined The value obtained by adding the number of game media that can be awarded from the timing to the end of the jackpot game is larger than the reference number The value obtained by subtracting the number of difference balls at that time is smaller than the number of prize balls scheduled to be acquired for the jackpot related to the jackpot game), and a predetermined judgment (jackpot judgment, jackpot) from which a specific result (jackpot) is derived If the right to execute the symbol type judgment) is reserved (special design reservation), a special effect (fire passive effect) that allows the player to recognize that it will be controlled to a specific state may be executed. . Therefore, while avoiding giving excessive prize balls to the player, it is disadvantageous that the player misses the opportunity of the jackpot game in which more prize balls can be obtained just before the specific state in which the game cannot be executed is reached. can prevent suffering from Furthermore, according to the pachinko game machine PY6, when the specific count number reaches the reference number in the jackpot game, when the jackpot game ends, the game is controlled to a specific state (the state in which the over-prize preventing function is activated). Therefore, the effect of the special effect (discharge passive effect) is improved.

(Modified example of the fifth and sixth embodiments)
Next, modified examples of the pachinko gaming machine PY5 according to the fifth embodiment and the pachinko gaming machine PY6 (such as the pachinko gaming machine PY5) according to the sixth embodiment will be described. It should be noted that it is also possible to appropriately combine the modification examples described below.

The pachinko game machine PY5 or the like executes a passive firing effect and a jackpot end remaining time effect by displaying a predetermined effect image on the image display device 50 (display screen 50a), but one of these effects, or For both, instead of displaying a predetermined effect image, or in addition, effect by another effect device such as output of sound from the speaker 52 may be used. In this case, the contents of the effect by the other effect devices are such that the player can recognize that it is better not to shoot the game balls in the passive shooting effect, in other words, the number of prize balls to be obtained as a jackpot is relatively small. A player can recognize that when the number of prize balls scheduled to be obtained in the jackpot game is given, the number of difference balls reaches the reference number and is controlled to a specific state (function to prevent over-prize balls is activated). Within the range, the effect indicating the remaining time to end the big win may be appropriately set within a range in which the player can recognize the remaining time until the end of the big win game. Furthermore, the pachinko game machine PY5 and the like use the same image display device 50 for the passive launch effect and the remaining time effect for the end of the jackpot, but they may be executed using different effect devices.

Furthermore, the pachinko game machine PY5 and the like execute two types of passive launch effects, namely, a first passive launch effect and a second passive launch effect, as the passive launch effects, but only one of them is executed. You can do it. Alternatively, the pachinko game machine PY5 or the like suggests that another player should not shoot game balls instead of or in addition to one or both of the first passive shooting effect and the second passive shooting effect. You may make it perform the production|presentation which carries out.

Further, the pachinko game machine PY5 and the like execute the first firing passive effect and the second firing passive effect by displaying a predetermined effect image on the image display device 50 (display screen 50a). , or both, instead of displaying a predetermined effect image, or in addition, effect by another effect device such as output of sound from the speaker 52 may be used. In this case, the contents of the effect by the other effect device may be appropriately set within a range in which the player can recognize that it is better not to shoot the game ball. Furthermore, the pachinko game machine PY5 or the like uses the same image display device 50 to execute the first discharge passive effect and the second discharge passive effect, but it is possible to execute using different effect devices. good.

In addition, when a specific condition is established, the pachinko game machine PY5 or the like does not perform a passive shooting effect suggesting that the player should not shoot the game ball, but shoots the game ball through the first big prize opening 14 or the second big prize. An effect may be executed to inform the player that it is advantageous for the player not to win the prize (the player is not disadvantaged). Alternatively, when a specific condition is established, instead of a passive shooting effect, a performance notifying that the number of difference balls will reach the reference number if game balls are continuously shot in the relevant jackpot game, and a jackpot in the jackpot game to be started from now on. A presentation to notify that the number of prize balls to be obtained exceeds the value obtained by subtracting the current number of difference balls from the reference number, or that the over-prize prevention function will be activated (game stop state) in the jackpot game. You may make it perform the production|presentation which alert|reports.

Furthermore, the pachinko game machine PY5 and the like execute two types of passive launch effects, namely, a first passive launch effect and a second passive launch effect, as the passive launch effects, but only one of them is executed. You can do it. Alternatively, the pachinko game machine PY5 or the like suggests that another player should not shoot game balls instead of or in addition to one or both of the first passive shooting effect and the second passive shooting effect. You may make it perform the production|presentation which carries out.

Further, the pachinko game machine PY5 or the like displays a first firing passive effect image G160A instead of the normal opening image G107 at the opening of the jackpot game when a specific condition is satisfied when starting the jackpot game. As a result, the first launch passive effect is executed, but the normal opening image G107 corresponding to the jackpot symbol type related to each jackpot game is displayed in the same manner as when the specific condition is not satisfied, and the jackpot game starts. The first firing depressive effect may be executed by separately displaying an image associated with another first firing depressive effect having a function different from the function suggesting that the shot is fired.

Furthermore, when a specific condition is satisfied when starting a jackpot game, the pachinko game machine PY5 or the like replaces the right shot image G108 with a second firing passive effect image during the entire round game period of the jackpot game. By displaying G160B, the second firing passive effect is executed, but the right hitting image G108 is displayed in the same manner as when the specific condition is not satisfied, and has a function different from the function of prompting right hitting. The second shot passive effect may be executed by separately displaying an image associated with the other second shot passive effect.

In addition, when a specific condition is satisfied when starting a jackpot game, the pachinko game machine PY5 or the like replaces the round image G109 with an effect image suggesting remaining time at the end of the jackpot for the entire period of the round game of the jackpot game. By displaying G161, a performance suggesting the remaining time to end the jackpot is executed, but the round image G109 is displayed in the same manner as when the specific condition is not satisfied, and the remaining time to suggest the end of the jackpot performance image G161 is separately displayed. By doing so, the jackpot ending remaining time suggesting effect may be executed.

In addition, the pachinko game machine PY5 or the like, in the jackpot end remaining time suggesting effect, every second, in other words, each time the jackpot end remaining time is reduced (updated) by one second, the jackpot suggested by the jackpot end remaining time suggesting effect The remaining end time is similarly decreased (updated), but the timing of this decrease (update) is not particularly limited, and may be changed as appropriate within the range where the player can recognize the remaining time after the end of the jackpot. For example, every time the jackpot end remaining time decreases (updates) by a time different from 1 second such as 10 seconds, the jackpot end remaining time suggested by the jackpot end remaining time suggesting effect is similarly reduced (updated). Also good. Alternatively, at the timing when each round game or a predetermined round game starts or ends, the remaining time after the jackpot at that time may be suggested.

Furthermore, in the pachinko game machine PY5 or the like, the remaining time after the jackpot is indicated by numbers, but the display format of the remaining time after the jackpot is not limited to numbers, and the remaining time after the jackpot is displayed appropriately as long as the player can recognize the remaining time after the jackpot. You can change it. For example, the jackpot end remaining time may be displayed by a gauge that decreases as the jackpot end remaining time decreases.

In addition, in the pachinko game machine PY5 and the like, the jackpot end remaining time indication effect suggests the time until the end of the last round game as the time until the substantial jackpot game ends. The remaining time until the end of the ending, in other words, the remaining time until the end of the ending may be suggested. In addition, in the pachinko game machine PY5 and the like, the jackpot end remaining time indication effect is started from the start of the first round game, but this start timing may be changed as appropriate. For example, the jackpot end remaining time suggesting effect may be started from the time the jackpot game is started. Also, the effect indicating the remaining time after the end of the jackpot may be started from the start of the second or later predetermined round game. Alternatively, it is not limited to the opening or the start of the round game, and the effect indicating the remaining time after the jackpot is started may be started at the end of the opening or the round game or from the middle. Alternatively, when the remaining time after the end of the big win reaches a predetermined time such as 60 seconds, the effect of suggesting the remaining time after the end of the big win may be started. Furthermore, the pachinko game machine PY5 continuously executes the jackpot completion remaining time indication effect from the start to the end without interruption, but it may be intermittently executed at predetermined time intervals.

Furthermore, in the pachinko gaming machine PY5 and the like, the jackpot game is executed by stopping the jackpot symbol display. When a small win is won in the 1st lottery or the special 2nd lottery, the small winning game is executed by opening the second big winning port 15 due to the stop display of the small winning pattern, and the first big winning opened in the small winning game. A jackpot game may be executed when a game ball entering the opening 14 or the second big winning opening 15 passes through a specific area (so-called "V zone") (so-called "V winning"). In this case, the big winning game of the small winning opportunity may be included in the big winning game related to the specific condition. Also, the number of prize balls to be acquired in the jackpot game at the small win opportunity may be the number of prize balls obtainable in the jackpot game or the number of prize balls obtainable in the small win game and the jackpot game. .

In addition, in the pachinko game machine PY5 or the like, when the number of difference balls reaches the reference number while the jackpot game is being executed, the over-prize preventing function is activated when the jackpot game ends. As long as it is until the end, the timing at which the over-prize preventing function operates may be changed as appropriate. For example, when the difference number of balls reaches the reference number while the jackpot game is being executed, the over-prize prevention function may be activated at that time. Alternatively, when the difference ball number reaches the reference number while the jackpot game is being executed, the over-prize preventing function may be activated when the round game at that time ends.

Furthermore, in the pachinko game machine PY5 or the like, when a specific condition is established, regardless of whether or not game balls are shot in the jackpot game, the passive shooting effect and the jackpot end remaining time suggesting effect continue to be executed. When the launch of the game ball is detected in the big win game, both or one of the once started launch passive effect and the jackpot end remaining time suggesting effect may be terminated. In this case, the method of detecting the launch of the game ball can be appropriately set, but for example, it is possible to set the winning to the big winning opening (first big winning opening 14, second big winning opening 15) opened in the big winning game. Also good. Also, in this case, the number of game balls to be detected may be appropriately set. That is, when one shot game ball is detected, both or one of the passive shooting effect and the jackpot end remaining time suggesting effect may be terminated. Alternatively, when a predetermined number of two or more shot game balls are detected, both or one of the passive shooting effect and the jackpot end remaining time suggesting effect may be terminated.

In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine PY5, the first jackpot game composed of eight round games and the fourth jackpot game composed of ten round games are set as advantageous jackpot games, and in four round games The second jackpot game, the third jackpot game, and the fifth jackpot game and the sixth jackpot game, which consist of five round games, are set as disadvantageous jackpot games, but the advantageous jackpot games, and The type of jackpot game associated with the disadvantage jackpot game is not particularly limited and may be changed as appropriate. For example, only the jackpot game with the largest number of round games executed, in other words, the jackpot game with the largest number of prize balls scheduled to be won (in the fifth embodiment, the fourth jackpot game) may be set as the advantageous jackpot game. In addition, only the jackpot game with the smallest number of executions of the round game, in other words, the jackpot game with the smallest number of prize balls scheduled to be won (in the fifth embodiment, the fifth jackpot game and the sixth jackpot game) is set as the disadvantage jackpot game. May be set.

In addition, the pachinko gaming machine PY5 determines whether or not the specific condition is established when the jackpot game is started, in other words, determines whether or not the specific condition is established in units of the jackpot game, but the round game It may be determined whether or not the difference ball number reaches the reference number in units. For example, when each round game is started, the pachinko game machine PY5 (production control microcomputer 121) checks the difference ball number at that time, and the jackpot game starts from that timing on the difference ball number at that timing. It is determined whether or not the value obtained by adding the number of game balls that can be acquired until the end is greater than the reference number, and if it is determined that it is greater than the reference number, the difference ball number reaches the reference number in the jackpot game. Since it is expected, it is possible to perform the launch passive effect and the jackpot end remaining time suggesting effect from the start of the round game assuming that the specific condition is satisfied.

Alternatively, the pachinko game machine PY5 (production control microcomputer 121) confirms the number of difference balls at that time when each round game is started, and acquires the number of difference balls at that time in the round game to be started from now on. It is determined whether the value obtained by adding the number of possible game balls is greater than the standard number (the value obtained by subtracting the number of difference balls at that time from the standard number is the number), and if it is determined to be more than the reference number (if it is determined that it is less than the number of game balls that can be acquired in the round game to be started), in the round game Since the difference ball number is expected to reach the reference number, it is assumed that the specific condition is satisfied, and the launch passive effect and the jackpot end remaining time suggesting effect may be executed from the start of the round game. As for either one of the passive launch effect and the effect indicating the remaining time to finish the jackpot, as in the fifth embodiment, when the jackpot game is started, the standard number remaining difference number of balls is started from now on. If it is determined that the number of prize balls that can be obtained is less than or equal to the number of prize balls that can be obtained, one of the effects will be executed, and the other will be based on the standard when the round game is started. It is determined whether the number of remaining balls is greater than or less than the number of prize balls that can be obtained in the round game to be started from now on, and if it is determined that it is less than the number of prize balls that can be obtained, one of the other effects is executed. Also good. Also, the unit of the round game for judging the success or failure of the specific condition may be a predetermined number of round games of two times or more. Alternatively, the order of round games for determining success or failure of a specific condition may be set according to the type of jackpot game.

In addition, in the pachinko game machine PY5, the specific conditions include the individual specific condition 3 (transition to the high probability high base game state according to the end of the jackpot game), but the individual specific condition 3 is included. You can leave it out. That is, irrespective of the type of game state that shifts according to the end of the disadvantageous jackpot game, if the number of difference balls is expected to reach the reference number in the disadvantageous jackpot game, the passive launch effect and the jackpot end remaining Either or both of the suggestion effects may be executed.

Further, the pachinko game machine PY5 (the effect control microcomputer 121) may change the individual specific condition 2 after not including the individual specific conditions 1 and 3 in the specific conditions. Specifically, the pachinko gaming machine PY5 (the effect control microcomputer 121) performs all jackpots regardless of the size relationship of the prize balls scheduled to be won and regardless of the type of game state after the end of the jackpot game. In the game, when each round game starts, the number of difference balls at that time is confirmed, and the value obtained by adding the number of game balls that can be acquired in the round game to be started from now on to the number of difference balls at that time is the standard. (Determine whether the value obtained by subtracting the number of difference balls at that time from the reference number is less than the number of game balls that can be obtained in the round game to be started from now), If it is determined to be more than the reference number (if it is determined to be less than the number of game balls that can be obtained in the round game to be started), it is assumed that the specific condition is satisfied, and the launch reluctance is started from the start of the round game. Both or either one of the effect and the effect of suggesting the remaining time after the end of the jackpot may be executed. Note that the individual specific conditions 1 and 3 of the fifth embodiment may be included in this modified example. Further, when changing the individual specific condition 2 in this way, the unit of the round game for determining whether the specific condition is met may be a predetermined number of round games of two times or more. Alternatively, the order of round games for determining success or failure of a specific condition may be set according to the type of jackpot game.

Alternatively, the pachinko game machine PY5 (the effect control microcomputer 121) is for all jackpot games that shift to a game state (such as a high probability state) in which a jackpot is more likely to be derived than a normal game state in response to the end of the jackpot game, Regardless of the size of the prize balls scheduled to win a big hit, when each round game is started, the number of difference balls at that time is confirmed, and the game that can be obtained in the round game to be started from now on is confirmed. It is determined whether the value obtained by adding the number of balls is greater than the reference number (the value obtained by subtracting the number of difference balls at that time from the reference number is greater than the number of game balls that can be acquired in the round game that will start from now on). If it is determined to be less than the reference number (if it is determined that it is less than the number of game balls that can be obtained in the round game to be started), it is determined that the specific condition is satisfied, From the start of the round game, both or one of the passive launch effect and the jackpot end remaining time suggesting effect may be executed.

In addition, in the pachinko game machine PY6, a jackpot game in which the number of prize balls scheduled to be obtained for the jackpot is larger than the number of prize balls scheduled to be obtained for the jackpot related to the jackpot game in the special figure reservation existing when the jackpot game is started. Although it constitutes the individual specific condition 4 that the one indicating the special figure lottery result associated with is included, the content of the individual specific condition 4 may be changed as appropriate. For example, in the special figure reservation that exists when the jackpot game is started, a special feature associated with the jackpot game in which the number of prize balls scheduled to be obtained for the jackpot is larger than the number of prize balls scheduled to be obtained for the jackpot game The individual specific condition 4 may be configured such that the drawing includes a lottery result and that the difference in the number of prize balls to be obtained for the big hit is equal to or greater than a predetermined number (for example, 500). Alternatively, as in the pachinko game machine PY5, the jackpot game is divided into the disadvantage jackpot game and the advantage jackpot game, the jackpot game to be started from now is the disadvantage jackpot game, and the jackpot game related to the special figure reservation is the advantage jackpot game. may constitute the individual specific condition 4.

Furthermore, the pachinko game machine PY6 (the effect control microcomputer 121) may change the individual specific conditions 2 and 4. Specifically, the pachinko gaming machine PY6 (the production control microcomputer 121), at the start of the jackpot game, does not care about the result of the prediction jackpot symbol type determination result, but there is a special figure reservation in which the prediction jackpot determination result is a jackpot. Regardless of the size relationship between the prize balls scheduled to acquire the jackpot related to the jackpot game and the prize balls scheduled to acquire the jackpot related to the jackpot game based on the special drawing reservation in which the look-ahead determination result is a jackpot (example of change in individual specific condition 4)) , In all jackpot games where there is a special reservation that the result of the look-ahead judgment is a jackpot, when each round game is started, the number of difference balls at that time is confirmed, and the number of difference balls at that time is used to start from now on. It is determined whether the value obtained by adding the number of game balls that can be acquired in the round game to be started is greater than the reference number (the value obtained by subtracting the number of difference balls at that time from the reference number is If it is determined that it is less than the number of game balls that can be obtained), and if it is determined that it is more than the reference number (If it is determined that it is less than the number of game balls that can be obtained in the round game that will start from now ), assuming that the specific condition is established, both or one of the reluctant launch effect and the jackpot end remaining time suggesting effect may be executed from the start of the round game (example of modification of individual specific condition 2 ). It should be noted that the modification of the individual specific condition 2 in this case and the individual specific condition 4 of the sixth embodiment may constitute the specific condition. Further, when changing the individual specific condition 2 in this way, the unit of the round game for determining whether the specific condition is met may be a predetermined number of round games of two times or more. Alternatively, the order of round games for determining success or failure of a specific condition may be set according to the type of jackpot game.

9. Inventions Shown in the Above Embodiments The following Inventions A to F have been disclosed up to the preceding paragraph in [Mode for Carrying Out the Invention]. In the descriptions of inventions A to F, the names and expressions of the corresponding configurations in the above-described embodiments of the invention and the reference numerals used in the drawings are added in parentheses for reference. However, the elements such as the means constituting each invention are not limited to this appendix. Invention A is a generic term for the following inventions A1 to A4, Invention B is a generic term for the following inventions B1 to B3, Invention C is a generic term for the following inventions C1 to C2, and Invention D is a generic term for the following inventions C1 to C2. , Invention E is a generic term for inventions D1 to D3 below, Invention E is a generic term for inventions E1 to E2 below, and Invention F is a generic term for inventions F1 to F2 below.

9-1-1. Invention A1
The game machine according to invention A1 is
In a gaming machine comprising game control means (main control board 100) capable of controlling a game and specific operation means (RAM clear switch 191),
The game control means is
It is possible to measure a specific count number (number of difference balls) based on the number of prize balls given to the player,
On the condition that the specific count number reaches a predetermined reference number (80000), the game may be controlled to a specific state in which the game cannot be executed (state in which the over-prize prevention function is activated). ,
A gaming machine, further comprising notifying means (7-segment display 300) for notifying the specific count number by operating the specific operation means.

9-1-2. Invention A2
The gaming machine according to Invention A2 is
In a gaming machine comprising game control means (main control board 100) capable of controlling a game and specific operation means (RAM clear switch 191),
The game control means is
It is possible to measure a specific count number (number of difference balls) based on the number of prize balls given to the player,
On the condition that the specific count number reaches a predetermined reference number (80000), the game may be controlled to a specific state in which the game cannot be executed (state in which the over-prize prevention function is activated). ,
A gaming machine, further comprising notifying means (7-segment display 300) for notifying a difference between the reference number and the specific count number by operating the specific operation means.

9-1-3. Invention A3
The gaming machine according to invention A3 is
A gaming machine according to Invention A1 or Invention A2,
Further comprising a storage means (non-erasing storage unit 107) for storing the specific count measured by the game control means,
The game control means is capable of controlling a game on condition that power is supplied;
A gaming machine characterized in that when power is supplied to the game control means, the specific count number stored in the storage means may or may not be cleared.

9-1-4. Invention A4
The gaming machine according to Invention A4 is
A gaming machine according to any one of inventions A1 to A3,
The game machine, wherein the specific operation means is arranged at a location where the operation is easier for a store clerk than for a player.

9-2-1. Invention B1
The game machine according to invention B1 is
In a gaming machine provided with game control means (main control board 100) capable of controlling a game on the condition that power is supplied,
The game control means is
It is possible to measure a specific count number (number of difference balls) based on the number of prize balls given to the player,
The measured specific number of measurements can be stored in a predetermined storage unit (non-erasing storage unit 107),
On the condition that the specific count number reaches a predetermined reference number (80000), the game may be controlled to a specific state in which the game cannot be executed (state in which the over-prize prevention function is activated). ,
When power is supplied to the game control means, there are times when the specific count number stored in the storage unit is cleared and times when it is not cleared,
Informing means for informing the matter in at least one of the case where the specific count number stored in the storage unit is cleared and the case where the specific count number stored in the storage unit is not cleared. A game machine further comprising (an effect control board 120 for executing a normal power supply recovery effect and a special power supply recovery effect).

9-2-2. Invention B2
The gaming machine according to invention B2 is
A gaming machine according to invention B1,
The game machine is characterized in that, when at least the specific count number stored in the storage unit is not cleared, the notifying means notifies that the specific count number has not been cleared.

9-2-3. Invention B3
The gaming machine according to invention B3 is
A gaming machine according to invention B1 or invention B2,
Further comprising a specific operation means (special reset switch 181),
The game control means clears the specific measurement number stored in the storage unit on condition that the specific operation means is operated when power is supplied to the game control means, and the specific operation A game machine characterized by not clearing the specific count number stored in the storage unit when the means is not operated.

9-3-1. Invention C1
The gaming machine according to invention C1 is
A door (front door 23) that can be opened and closed with respect to the outer frame (outer frame 22) fixed to the game hall, and a game control means (main control) that can control the game on the condition that power is supplied In a gaming machine comprising a substrate 100),
The game control means is
It is possible to measure a specific count number (number of difference balls) based on the number of prize balls given to the player,
The measured specific number of measurements can be stored in a predetermined storage unit (non-erasing storage unit 107),
On the condition that the specific count number reaches a predetermined reference number (80000), the game may be controlled to a specific state in which the game cannot be executed (state in which the over-prize prevention function is activated). ,
When power is supplied to the game control means while the door is closed, the specific measurement number stored in the storage unit is cleared, and when the door is open, the game control means a gaming machine characterized in that the specified count number stored in the storage unit is not cleared when power is supplied to the .

9-3-2. Invention C2
The game machine according to invention C2 is
A gaming machine according to invention C1,
It further comprises an operation means (power switch 193) that can be operated to supply power to the game control hand,
The operation means is installed at a position that can be operated with the door opened, and can take a first operation mode (ON operation) and a second operation mode (OFF operation),
Power can be supplied to the game control means when the operation means is in the first operation mode, and power cannot be supplied to the game control means when the operation means is in the second operation mode. A game machine characterized by being.

9-4-1. Invention D1
The gaming machine according to invention D1 is
A game execution means (game control microcomputer 101) capable of executing a game, and an effect execution means (performance control microcomputer 121) capable of executing an effect,
In a gaming machine in which the game execution means may execute a jackpot game capable of awarding game media (game balls) as a game profit,
The game execution means is
It is possible to measure a specific measurement number (number of difference balls) based on the game medium given to the player,
On the condition that the specific count number reaches a predetermined reference number (80000), the game may be controlled to a specific state in which the game cannot be executed (state in which the over-prize prevention function is activated). ,
The effect executing means, at a predetermined timing in the jackpot game, adds the number of game media that can be given from the predetermined timing to the end of the jackpot game to the specific measurement number at the predetermined timing. A game machine characterized in that, on the condition that the number is larger than a reference number, a specific performance (rejective launch performance, jackpot end remaining time suggestive performance) based on the matter may be executed.

9-4-2. Invention D2
The gaming machine according to invention D2 is
A gaming machine according to invention D1,
The game machine is characterized in that the effect executing means executes, as the specific effect, a special effect (discharge passive effect) that allows a player to recognize that the game will be controlled to the specific state.

9-4-3. Invention D3
The gaming machine according to invention D3 is
A gaming machine according to invention D2,
The effect executing means executes, as the specific effect, an end timing effect (a effect suggesting remaining time after the end of the big win) in which the player can recognize the timing at which the big win game ends, in addition to the special effect. game machine.

9-5-1. Invention E1
The gaming machine according to invention E1 is
A game execution means (game control microcomputer 101) capable of executing a game, and an effect execution means (performance control microcomputer 121) capable of executing an effect,
The game execution means may execute a predetermined determination (jackpot determination), and when a specific result (jackpot) is derived in the predetermined determination, a jackpot game capable of awarding a game medium (game ball) as a game profit is performed. may be executed, and in response to the end of the jackpot game, transition to a second game state (high probability state) in which the specific result is more likely to be derived by the predetermined determination than the first game state (normal probability state). In gaming machines that may cause
The jackpot games include a first jackpot game (e.g., third jackpot game, sixth jackpot game) and a second jackpot game (e.g., first jackpot) that can provide more game media than the first jackpot game. game, fourth jackpot game),
The game execution means is
It is possible to measure a specific measurement number (number of difference balls) based on the game medium given to the player,
On the condition that the specific count number reaches a predetermined reference number (80000), the game may be controlled to a specific state in which the game cannot be executed (state in which the over-prize prevention function is activated). ,
wherein, when the first jackpot game is started, the value obtained by adding game media that can be given in the first jackpot game to the specific measurement number at that time is larger than the reference number; In addition, a special effect (discharge passive effect) that allows the player to recognize that the specific state is controlled when the game state is shifted to the second game state in response to the end of the first jackpot game. A gaming machine characterized in that it may execute

9-5-2. Invention E2
The game machine according to invention E2 is
A gaming machine according to invention E1,
wherein, when the first jackpot game is started, the value obtained by adding game media that can be given in the first jackpot game to the specific measurement number at that time is larger than the reference number; Further, the gaming machine is characterized in that the special performance is not executed when shifting to the first gaming state in response to the end of the first jackpot game.

9-6-1. Invention F1
The gaming machine according to invention F1 is
A game execution means (game control microcomputer 101) capable of executing a game, and an effect execution means (performance control microcomputer 121) capable of executing an effect,
The game execution means executes a predetermined determination (jackpot determination, jackpot symbol type determination) when a determination condition is established, and when a specific result (jackpot) is derived in the predetermined determination, game media can be given as a game profit. In a gaming machine that can execute a jackpot game and can reserve the right to execute the predetermined judgment,
The game execution means is
It is possible to measure a specific measurement number (number of difference balls) based on the game medium given to the player,
On the condition that the specific count number reaches a predetermined reference number (80000), the game may be controlled to a specific state in which the game cannot be executed (state in which the over-prize prevention function is activated). ,
The effect executing means, at a predetermined timing in the jackpot game, adds the number of game media that can be given from the predetermined timing to the end of the jackpot game to the specific measurement number at the predetermined timing. If the number is larger than a reference number and the right to execute the predetermined determination that leads to the specific result is reserved, the player will be controlled to the specific state. This game machine is characterized by executing a recognizable special effect (discharge passive effect).

9-6-2. Invention F2
The game machine according to invention F2 is
A gaming machine according to invention F1,
When the specific count number reaches the reference number in the jackpot game, the game execution means controls to the specific state by the end of the jackpot game.

50... Image display device 50a... Display screen 100... Main control board 101... Game control microcomputer 104... Game RAM
120 Sub-control board 121 Production control microcomputer 107 Non-erasing storage unit 107c Different number of balls storage unit 121 Production control microcomputer 181 Special reset switch 190 Power substrate 191 RAM clear switch 193 Power switch 300 7-segment display PY1 to PY6... Pachinko machine

Claims (2)

A game machine comprising a door that can be opened and closed with respect to an outer frame fixed to a game hall, and game control means capable of controlling a game on the condition that power is supplied,
The game control means is
A specific measurement number based on the number of prize balls given to the player can be measured,
The measured specific number of measurements can be stored in a predetermined storage unit,
On the condition that the specific count number reaches a predetermined reference number, the game may be controlled to a specific state in which the game cannot be executed,
When power is supplied to the game control means while the door is closed, the specific measurement number stored in the storage unit is cleared, and when the door is open, the game control means a gaming machine characterized in that the specified count number stored in the storage unit is not cleared when power is supplied to the . The gaming machine according to claim 1,
Further comprising an operation means capable of operation for supplying power to the game control hand,
The operation means is installed at a position that can be operated with the door in an open state, and can take a first operation mode and a second operation mode,
Power can be supplied to the game control means when the operation means is in the first operation mode, and power cannot be supplied to the game control means when the operation means is in the second operation mode. A game machine characterized by being.

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