JP4959883B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention comprises a variable winning device that can change between a first state in which game media launched in a gaming area is easy to win and a second state in which no winning is difficult or difficult to win, and is provided in the gaming area. The variable winning device is controlled to the first state in a predetermined starting manner based on the passing of the game medium through the starting area, and the game medium that has won the variable winning apparatus becomes a specific area among the plurality of areas. Based on the entry, a specific game state is generated in which a round in which the variable winning device is controlled to the first state in a specific mode that is more advantageous to the player than the start mode can be executed a predetermined upper limit number of times, and variable during the round The present invention relates to a gaming machine that can shift to the next round after the end of the round based on the fact that a game medium that has won a winning device has entered a specific area.
[0002]
[Prior art]
When a game ball wins a start winning opening, the type 2 pachinko gaming machine enters a start game state, opens the variable winning ball device, and wins a game ball in a specific area in the variable winning ball device (V winning). Then, a specific game state is generated, and in the specific game state, the variable winning ball apparatus is continuously opened. Continuous opening of the variable winning ball apparatus is performed for a predetermined number of rounds (opening cycles) under the condition of V winning. Further, in the starting game state, when a V prize is generated, an internal lottery is performed, and the number of rounds may be determined according to the lottery result.
[0003]
Then, the determined number of rounds is displayed on the display in the specific gaming state and is notified to the player. Since the result of the lottery performed after the V prize is reflected in the degree of game value given to the player (for example, the number of game balls paid out as a prize), the player has a great expectation on the lottery result.
[0004]
In each round other than the final round, when a predetermined condition (for example, V prize) is established, the continuation right is established and the next round is started. When the predetermined condition for establishing the continuation right is a V prize, in order to enhance the interest of the game, there are things that change the internal structure of the gaming machine to make the V prize easier or less likely to occur. is there. Changing the internal structure of the gaming machine means, for example, moving a movable member to make it easier or difficult to win a game ball in a specific area.
[0005]
As described above, the player plays a game while enjoying the specific game state and how to generate the continuation right in the specific game state.
[0006]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
In order to obtain information related to various games of the second type pachinko gaming machine as described above, the actual game by the gaming machine is monitored, and for example, a continuous round based on the number of prize balls and the number of times the big prize opening is opened. I was analogizing information related to games such as numbers. Therefore, there is a problem that not only the work for obtaining information related to the game becomes complicated, but also the collected information is not necessarily accurate.
[0007]
Therefore, the present invention has a variable winning device that performs a starting operation for changing from a disadvantageous state to an advantageous state to a player based on a winning of a game medium in a starting region provided in the gaming region, and is determined in advance. It is an object of the present invention to be able to accurately collect information related to a game in a gaming machine capable of generating a specific gaming state that is more advantageous for the player in accordance with the establishment of the conditions.
[0015]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
The gaming machine according to the present invention is a variable winning device (for example, a variable winning device) that can be changed between a first state in which game media launched into the game area are likely to win and a second state in which no winning is difficult or difficult to win. A ball apparatus 20), and a predetermined start mode (for example, large size) based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the start area (for example, the area where the start ball detectors 5a to 5c are arranged) provided in the game area. This means a state or a state in which a start operation for opening the winning opening once or twice is performed.) The variable winning device is controlled to the first state, and the game media that has won the variable winning device has a plurality of areas. The variable winning device is controlled to the first state in a specific manner that is more advantageous to the player than the starting mode based on entering a specific region (for example, a region where the specific ball detector 48 is disposed). A predetermined maximum number of rounds ( For example, in a gaming machine in which a specific gaming state that can be executed (for example, a big hit state) occurs, variable winning device control means for controlling the variable winning device to the first state and the second state, and the specific gaming state Condition determining means (for example, the CPU 56) for determining the maximum number of continuations of a round based on the entry of a game medium into a specific area that triggers the occurrence, and the variable winning apparatus control means in the starting mode, The variable display is started when the game medium enters a specific area while controlling to the state of 1, and after the variable display is performed, the determination result of the maximum continuation number by the condition determining means is derived as the display result. A variable display (for example, the continuous count display 29) and display information output control means (for example, a display control CPU 101) for performing control for outputting predetermined information to the outside of the gaming machine. The display information output control means, when the variable winning device control means controls the variable winning device to the first state in the starting mode, the specific game state ends when the game medium enters the specific area. Information indicating that the specific gaming state is being controlled until the time of execution is output, and variable display execution information indicating that the variable display is being variably displayed during variable display (for example, during moving image change) Display result derivation information indicating that the output of the variable display execution information is stopped when the variable display is completed and that the display result is derived when the output of the variable display execution information is stopped. (For example, moving image determination signal) and display result type information (for example, moving image data bit5 to bit0) indicating the type of display result are output, After the game media passes through the starting area, The variable winning device control means controls the variable winning device to the first state in a specific manner. each round From the start of the variable winning device to the end of the round The variable winning device operating period information is output, and the variable winning device control means stops the output of the display result derivation information and the display result type information, and then controls the variable winning device according to the specific mode to the first state. It is characterized by starting.
[0016]
By specific detection means (for example, a specific ball detector 48) for detecting that a game medium has entered a specific area, and when the maximum number of rounds as a result of determination by the condition determination means has been reached, the specific detection means You may be set as the structure provided with the invalidation means (for example, CPU56) which invalidates a detection.
[0017]
Specific detection means state information output control means (for example, CPU56) that performs control for outputting specific detection means state information (for example, a maximum continuous number limit signal) indicating whether detection by the specific detection means is valid or invalid. ).
[0018]
Game control means (for example, CPU 56) for controlling the progress of the game, and display control means (for example, display control) for controlling the variable display in response to a control signal (for example, a display control command) from the game control means. CPU 101) and display information output means may be included in the display control means.
[0019]
Information corresponding to a control signal from the game control means may be output as display result type information (for example, moving image data bit5 to bit0) indicating the type of display result.
[0020]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
First, the configuration of the gaming board 1 of the gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is a front view showing the game board 1. In FIG. 1, a guide rail 2 for guiding a shot game ball is installed in a substantially circular shape on the surface of the game board 1, and a region partitioned by the guide rail 2 forms a game region 3. . A variable winning ball apparatus 20 is arranged in the approximate center of the game area 3. Below the variable winning ball apparatus 20, left, middle and right start winning ports 4a to 4c each having a start ball detector 5a to 5c are arranged. When a game ball wins the start winning opening 4a-4c, the game ball is detected by the start ball detectors 5a-5c. In response to the detection, the variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened for a predetermined period.
[0021]
In addition, when winning in the left and right start winning ports 4a and 4c among the start winning ports 4a to 4c, the variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened once, and the central start winning port 4b among the start winning ports 4a to 4c is opened. When winning a prize, the variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened twice.
The state in which the variable winning ball device 20 performs the opening operation in response to the winning detection of the starting ball detectors 5a to 5c in this way is referred to as a starting operation state (or starting mode). In addition to the configuration described above, the game area 3 includes windmills 6a and 6b incorporating windmill lamps 7a and 7b, windmills 8a and 8b, side lamp decorations 9a and 9b incorporating side lamps 10a and 10b, and an outro 11 Etc. are provided.
[0022]
Next, the variable winning ball apparatus 20 will be described with reference to FIGS. As shown in FIG. 2, the variable winning device 20 has a mounting board 21 for mounting the variable winning ball device 20 on the surface of the game board 1, and an upper winning space 22 is formed in the mounting board 21. . In the upper winning space 22, a pair of left and right open / close pieces 23a and 23b are rotatably provided. The open / close pieces 23a and 23b are connected to the solenoids 24a and 24b via link mechanisms, respectively, and rotate in a direction to open the upper winning space 22 when the solenoids 24a and 24b are turned on. When the solenoids 24a and 24b are turned off, the upper winning space 22 is rotated in the closing direction.
[0023]
A pair of left and right winning ball detectors 25 a and 25 b for detecting a game ball won in the upper winning space 22 are provided on the bottom wall portion of the upper winning space 22. The winning balls detected by the winning ball detectors 25a and 25b pass through the winning ball detectors 25a and 25b, and then pass through the ball passages 26a and 26b formed on the left and right sides of the mounting substrate 21, respectively. 27a and 27b are sent to the lower prize space 30. In addition, on the rear wall in the upper winning space 22, a winning number display 28 for displaying the number of winning balls detected by the winning ball detectors 25a and 25b and a continuation number display for displaying the number of continuations of the round in a specific gaming state. 29 is provided.
[0024]
In this embodiment, when there is a V prize, identification information composed of numbers, figures and the like is variably displayed on the continuation number display 29, and the stop according to the lottery result of the condition determining means to be described later Identification information is also displayed. That is, the continuation number display device 29 also serves as a variable display device for displaying identification information. Of course, the variable display device for displaying the identification information may be provided separately from the continuous number display 29.
[0025]
In the lower winning space 30, a lower rolling plate 31 that rolls the winning balls fed from the ball discharge ports 27a and 27b rearward, an opening 32 formed at the downstream end of the lower rolling plate 31, An opening / closing plate 34 that opens and closes the opening 32, a rotating drum 36 that rotates at a position above the opening / closing plate 34, and an upper rolling plate 40 that is disposed behind the upper end of the rotating drum 36 are provided. A solenoid 35 is connected to the opening / closing plate 34, and when the solenoid 35 is turned on, the opening 32 moves in a closing direction. Further, when the solenoid 35 is turned off, it moves backward in a direction to open the opening 32.
[0026]
A motor 38 is connected to the rotating drum 36 via respective connecting gears 37a to 37c, and the game ball attracted by a permanent magnet 39a to 39c, which will be described later, moves upward at a constant speed according to the driving of the motor 38. In the direction of movement). However, in the final round, the motor 38 may be rotated in the reverse direction.
[0027]
In addition, permanent magnets 39 a to 39 c are installed on the circumferential surface of the rotating drum 36 at three positions in the horizontal row of left, middle, and right. Accordingly, when the opening 32 is closed by the opening / closing plate 34, the rotating drum 36 attracts the game ball stopped on the opening / closing plate 34 by the magnetic force of the permanent magnets 39a to 39c, and the attracted game ball is accompanied with the rotation operation. It feeds into the upper rolling plate 40.
[0028]
On the rear side of the upper rolling plate 40, inclined portions 40a and 40b that are inclined downward in the left-right direction with respect to the center are formed, and on the downstream side (both left and right sides) of the inclined portions 40a and 40b, inclined portions are formed. Ball paths 41a and 41b are formed in which the game balls that have rolled 40a and 40b are again fed onto the lower rolling plate 31. The inclined portions 40a and 40b are slightly inclined downward toward the rear side. In addition, a specific receiving port 42 as a specific region is provided in the rear center of the upper rolling plate 40, and a pair of left and right movable members 43 a and 43 b are provided in front of the specific receiving port 42.
[0029]
Rotating shafts 44a and 44b are integrally attached to the movable members 43a and 43b, respectively, and interlocking portions 46a and 46b of a connecting member 46 connected to a solenoid 45 are integrally formed at the rear ends of the rotating shafts 44a and 44b. Is attached. The connecting member 46 converts the advance / retreat operation of the plunger 45a constituting the solenoid 45 into the rotation operation of the rotation shafts 44a, 44b (movable members 43a, 43b). When the solenoid 45 is turned on, the movable members 43a and 43b rotate in a direction to block the front of the specific receiving port 42 and stop at the position shown in FIG. Further, when the solenoid 45 is turned off, the solenoid 45 rotates in the direction (in the direction of the arrow shown in FIG. 5) to release the block in front of the specific receiving port 42.
[0030]
A plurality of decorative LED indicators 47 are provided on the outer periphery of the specific receiving port 42. In addition, a specific ball detector 48 as a specific detection means for detecting a winning ball that has entered the specific reception port 42 is provided inside the specific reception port 42. On the downstream side of the specific ball detector 48, a ball passage (not shown) for discharging the detected ball through a position below the opening / closing plate 34 is formed. In the following description, the fact that a game ball has won the specific receiving entrance 42 and has been detected by the specific ball detector 48 is also referred to as V winning.
[0031]
In this example, the variable winning ball apparatus 20 changes the internal structure, whereby a game ball is likely to win a specific area as shown in FIG. 4 (high probability state with a high probability of continuing a round), and FIG. It changes to a state where it is difficult for a game ball to win in a specific area as shown in (a low probability state where the probability of continuing a round is low).
[0032]
In the state shown in FIG. 4, the game ball attracted by the magnetic force of the permanent magnets 39 a to 39 c is sent to the upper rolling plate 40 by the rotation of the rotary drum 36 and is guided toward the specific receiving port 42. Until ten game balls are detected by the winning ball detectors 25a and 25b, the two movable members 43a and 43b prevent the game balls from flowing into the specific ball detector 48 (specifically, The width between the movable members 43a and 43b is smaller than the diameter of the game ball.), The game ball is stored in front of the specific ball detector 48. When ten game balls are detected by the winning ball detectors 25a and 25b, the inflow blocking operation of the game balls by the movable members 43a and 43b is canceled (specifically, the width between the movable members 43a and 43b is increased). The diameter of the game ball is larger than the diameter of the game ball.), And the stored game ball flows into the specific ball detector 48. When the variable winning ball apparatus 20 has the internal structure as described above, the game ball easily flows into the specific ball detector 48 and is in a state where the round is easily continued.
[0033]
In the state shown in FIG. 5, the game ball is not guided toward the specific receiving port 42 unless it is a game ball attracted by the permanent magnet 39b. In addition, since the opening time of the opening 32 by the opening / closing plate 34 is set to be long and the number of game balls that are stopped on the opening / closing plate 34 is reduced, it is difficult to be attracted by the permanent magnet 39b. Further, since the game balls are not stored in front of the specific ball detector 48, the game balls flow into the specific ball detector 48 after ten game balls are detected by the winning ball detectors 25a and 25b. There is no security to do. When the variable winning ball apparatus 20 has the internal structure as described above, it is difficult for the game ball to flow into the specific ball detector 48 and it is difficult to continue the round. The game ball may not be guided toward the specific receiving port 42 by rotating the rotating drum 36 in the reverse direction.
[0034]
As described above, the movable members 43a and 43b are maintained at positions that do not block the front of the specific receiving port 42 (retracted to the upper portion, see FIG. 5), or by rotating the rotary drum 36 in the reverse direction. The variable winning ball device 20 is in a state in which it is difficult for a game ball to win a specific area. Therefore, the rotary drum 36 and the movable members 43a and 43b correspond to a plurality of movable members for changing the game ball to a state in which it is difficult to win in a specific area. In addition, as described above, since the opening / closing plate 34 opens the opening 32, it is possible to make it difficult for the game ball to win in the specific area, so that the game ball wins the open / close plate 34 in the specific area. You may include in the movable member for changing to a difficult state.
[0035]
FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing an example of a circuit configuration of the game control board (main board) 51 installed on the back surface of the gaming machine. 6 also shows a payout control board 77, a lamp control board 75, a sound control board 70, a launch control board 91, and a display control board 80. The main circuit board 51 has a basic circuit 53 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program, and detection signals from the specific ball detector 48, the starting ball detectors 5a to 5c, the winning ball detectors 25a and 25b, and the clear switch 921. A switch circuit 58 for supplying to the basic circuit 53 is mounted. The clear switch 921 clears the backup data stored in the storage content holding means (for example, a backup RAM that can hold the contents even when the power supply is stopped) included in each board (main board 51, payout control board 77, etc.). It is provided on a switch board (not shown) as an operating means for doing this.
[0036]
On the main board 51, a solenoid circuit 59 for driving the solenoids 24a, 24b, 35, 45 according to a command from the basic circuit 53 and a motor circuit 60 for driving the motor 38 according to a command from the basic circuit 53 are mounted. ing. In addition, an information output circuit 64 that outputs an information output signal such as jackpot information indicating the occurrence of a jackpot to an external device such as a hall computer in accordance with data supplied from the basic circuit 53 is mounted.
[0037]
The basic circuit 53 includes a ROM 54 for storing a game control program and the like, a RAM 55 as storage means (means for storing variation data) used as a work memory, a CPU 56 for performing control operations according to the program, and an I / O port unit 57. including. In this embodiment, the ROM 54 and RAM 55 are built in the CPU 56. That is, the CPU 56 is a one-chip microcomputer. The one-chip microcomputer only needs to incorporate at least the RAM 55, and the ROM 54 and the I / O port unit 57 may be externally attached or built-in.
[0038]
For example, an I / O expander is used as the test signal output port included in the I / O port unit 57. In this case, for example, each test signal is output from each output port of the I / O expander toward each corresponding pin of the test signal terminal 72.
[0039]
A RAM (may be a CPU built-in RAM) 55 is a backup RAM that is partially or entirely backed up by a backup power source created in the power supply board 910. That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 55 is saved for a predetermined period.
[0040]
A ball hitting device for hitting and launching a game ball is driven by a drive motor 94 controlled by a circuit on the launch control board 91. Then, the driving force of the drive motor 94 is adjusted according to the operation amount of the operation knob 5. That is, the circuit on the firing control board 91 is controlled so that the hit ball is fired at a speed corresponding to the operation amount of the operation knob 5.
[0041]
In this embodiment, the lamp control CPU (lamp control means) mounted on the lamp control board 75 includes side lamps 10a and 10b, windmill lamps 7a and 7b, an LED display 47, and other frame decoration lamps. Control signals are output to the various light emitting members to control the operations of the various light emitting members in a predetermined manner. The display control of the winning number display 28 and the continuous number display 29 constituting the variable display device is performed by display control means mounted on the display control board 80. Hereinafter, the winning number display 28 and the continuous number display 29 may be expressed as variable display devices 28 and 29. The sound control CPU (sound control means) mounted on the sound control board 70 controls the speaker 27. The ball payout device 97 for paying out game balls as prizes is controlled by a payout control CPU (payout control means) mounted on the payout control board 77. The lamp control means and the sound control means may be mounted on one board. Further, the display control means, the lamp control means, and the sound control means may be mounted on one substrate. Furthermore, the main board 51 may be configured to control part or all of the electrical components controlled by the display control board 80, the lamp control board 75, and the sound control board 70.
[0042]
FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing the circuit configuration in the display control board 80 together with the variable display devices 28 and 29, the output ports (ports 0 and 2) 570 and 572 of the main board 51, and the output buffer circuits 620 and 62A. The output port (output port 2) 572 outputs 8-bit data, and the output port 570 outputs a 1-bit strobe signal (INT signal).
[0043]
The display control CPU 101 operates in accordance with a program stored in the control data ROM 102. When an INT signal is input from the main board 51 via the noise filter 107 and the input buffer circuit 105B, the display control CPU 101 performs display control via the input buffer circuit 105A. Receive commands. As the input buffer circuits 105A and 105B, for example, general-purpose ICs 74HC540 and 74HC14 can be used. When the display control CPU 101 does not have an I / O port, an I / O port is provided between the input buffer circuits 105A and 105B and the display control CPU 101. The display control CPU 101 performs display control of the variable display devices 28 and 29 in accordance with the received display control command, and outputs a test signal indicating the control state to the test signal terminal 111. For example, when a display control command designating that “7” is displayed as information for notifying the number of continuous rounds is received, the display control CPU 101 displays “7” on the variable display device 29. Display control, and a test signal indicating the execution content is output.
[0044]
The input buffer circuits 105 </ b> A and 105 </ b> B can pass signals only in the direction from the main board 51 to the display control board 80. Therefore, there is no room for signals to be transmitted from the display control board 80 side to the main board 51 side. That is, the input buffer circuits 105A and 105B constitute irreversible information input means together with the input ports. Even if the tampering is added to the circuit in the display control board 80, the signal output by the tampering is not transmitted to the main board 51 side.
[0045]
For example, a three-terminal capacitor or a ferrite bead is used as the noise filter 107 that cuts off the high-frequency signal. However, even if noise is added between the substrates due to the presence of the noise filter 107, the influence is eliminated. . A noise filter may also be provided on the output side of the buffer circuits 620 and 62A of the main board 51.
[0046]
FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing portions of the main board 51, the lamp control board 75, and the display control board 80 that are related to test signal output. In the main board 51, signals from each sensor are input to the input port 577 and branched to a test signal output circuit 71 before being input to the CPU 56. In this embodiment, the sensors are the specific ball detector 48, the starting ball detectors 5a to 5c, and the winning ball detectors 25a and 25b. In addition, various switch information input to the main board 51. And sensor output information.
[0047]
The output buffer 61 sends a signal output from the CPU 56 via the output port 57 to the payout control board 77. As the output buffer 61, for example, 74HC240 and 74HC14 which are general-purpose CMOS-ICs are used.
[0048]
The output buffer 63 sends the lamp control command output from the CPU 56 via the output port 57 to the lamp control board 35. As the output buffer 63, for example, 74HC240 and 74HC14 which are general-purpose CMOS-ICs are used. In the lamp control board 75, the lamp control CPU 751 inputs a lamp control command from the main board 51 via the input circuit 755. The lamp control CPU 751 drives the lamp / LED based on the input lamp control command. In this embodiment, the lamps / LEDs are the side lamps 10a and 10b, the windmill lamps 7a and 7b, the LED indicator 47, and the frame decoration lamp.
[0049]
The output buffer (buffer constituted by the buffer circuit 62A and the buffer circuit 62B) 62 sends a display control command output from the CPU 56 via the output port 57 to the display control board 80. In the display control board 80, the display control CPU 101 inputs a display control command via the input buffer 105, and drives the variable display devices 28 and 29 based on the display control command. In the display control board 80, the display control CPU 101 creates a predetermined test signal and outputs it to the outside via the test signal output circuit 110. All the test signals are positive logic (high active) at the TTL level. Signal output to the outside is performed via the test signal terminal 111. The test signal terminal 111 is, for example, a signal pin or a connector. In addition, the connector is provided for the convenience of the test, and the connector may be removed when used for other purposes. The signal acquisition means includes a signal pin, a connector, and a wiring pattern provided for outputting a signal.
[0050]
The output buffer 64 drives the solenoid in accordance with a signal output from the CPU 56 via the output port 57. In this embodiment, the solenoids are solenoids 24a and 24b for opening the variable winning ball apparatus 20, a solenoid 35 for opening the opening / closing plate 34, and a solenoid for blocking / unblocking the front of the specific receiving port 42. 45.
[0051]
The test signal output circuit 71 on the main board 51 performs a process such as amplifying each input signal and outputs it to the test signal terminal 72 as a test signal. The test signal terminal 72 includes, for example, a signal pin that can connect a probe from the test apparatus and a connector that can connect a cable from the test apparatus. All the test signals are positive logic (high active) at the TTL level.
[0052]
In the configuration shown in FIG. 8, the display control CPU 101 performs display control and performs test signal generation control. However, as a configuration in which a test CPU is provided separately from the display control CPU 101, the test CPU May execute test signal generation control. In that case, the output of the input buffer 105 of the display control board 80 is branched, and a test CPU is mounted between the stage after the branch output and the test signal output circuit 110. Then, a necessary test signal is output from the display control command output by the game control means. For example, when a change start command of the variable display device 29 is received, a moving image changing signal is output.
[0053]
Next, the operation of the gaming machine will be described. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the game control means (CPU 56 and peripheral circuits such as ROM, RAM, etc.) on the main board 51. When power is turned on to the gaming machine and the input level of the reset terminal becomes high level, the CPU 56 starts main processing after step S1. In the main process, the CPU 56 first performs necessary initial settings.
[0054]
In the initial setting process, the CPU 56 first sets the interrupt prohibition (step S1). Next, the interrupt mode is set to interrupt mode 2 (step S2), and a stack pointer designation address is set to the stack pointer (step S3). Then, the built-in device register is initialized (step S4). Further, after initialization (step S5) of CTC (counter / timer) and PIO (parallel input / output port) which are built-in devices (built-in peripheral circuits), the RAM is set in an accessible state (step S6).
[0055]
The CPU 56 used in this embodiment also incorporates an I / O port (PIO) and a timer / counter circuit (CTC).
[0056]
In the CPU 56 used in this embodiment, three types of modes are prepared as maskable interrupt modes. When a maskable interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 automatically sets the interrupt disabled state and saves the contents of the program counter in the stack.
[0057]
Of the three types of interrupt mode 2, the address synthesized from the value (1 byte) of the specific register (I register) of the CPU 56 and the interrupt vector (1 byte: least significant bit 0) output from the built-in device is This mode indicates an interrupt address. That is, the interrupt address is an address indicated by 2 bytes in which the upper address is the value of the specific register and the lower address is the interrupt vector. Therefore, an interrupt process can be set at an arbitrary address (although it is skipped). Each built-in device has a function of sending an interrupt vector when making an interrupt request. In step S2 of the initial setting process, the CPU 56 is set to the interrupt mode 2.
[0058]
Next, the CPU 56 confirms the state of the output signal of the clear switch 921 input via the input port 1 only once (step S7). When the on-state is detected in the confirmation, the CPU 56 executes normal initialization processing (steps S11 to S15). When the clear switch 921 is on (when pressed), a low-level clear switch signal is output.
[0059]
If the clear switch 921 is not in the on state, whether or not data protection processing of the backup RAM area (for example, power supply stop processing such as addition of parity data) has been performed when power supply to the gaming machine is stopped Confirm (step S8). In this embodiment, when power supply is stopped, a process for protecting data in the backup RAM area is performed. When such protection processing is performed, it is assumed that there is a backup. When it is confirmed that such protection processing is not performed, the CPU 56 executes initialization processing.
[0060]
In this embodiment, whether or not there is backup data in the backup RAM area is confirmed by the state of the backup flag set in the backup RAM area in the power supply stop process. In this example, for example, if “55H” is set in the backup flag area, it means that there is a backup (ON state), and if a value other than “55H” is set, it means that there is no backup (OFF state). .
[0061]
After confirming that there is a backup, the CPU 56 performs a data check of the backup RAM area (parity check in this example) (step S9). In the power supply stop process executed when power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, a checksum is calculated, and the calculated checksum is stored in the backup RAM area. In step S9, the calculated checksum is compared with the stored checksum. When the power supply is stopped after an unexpected power failure or the like, the data in the backup RAM area should be saved, so the check result (comparison result) is normal (matched). That the check result is not normal means that the data in the backup RAM area is different from the data when the power supply is stopped. In such a case, since the internal state cannot be returned to the state when the power supply is stopped, an initialization process that is executed when the power is turned on is not performed when the power supply is stopped.
[0062]
If the check result is normal, the CPU 56 performs a game state restoration process for returning the internal state of the game control means and the control state of the electric component control means such as the display control means to the state when the power supply is stopped (step S10). ). Then, the saved value of the PC (program counter) stored in the backup RAM area is set in the PC, and the address is restored. Since the game state restoration process can be executed, the gaming machine of this embodiment has a backup function that can be restored to the state before the power supply is stopped when the power supply is restored. It should be noted that the gaming state recovery process is a process for determining the gaming state before the power supply is stopped based on the data relating to the gaming state stored in the storage means capable of holding the contents for a predetermined period even when the power supply is stopped. This is control to return to the state.
[0063]
In the initialization process, the CPU 56 first performs a RAM clear process (step S11). Also, an initial value is set in a predetermined work area (for example, a flag for selectively performing processing according to a control state such as a process flag, a payout command storage pointer, a winning ball flag, a ball runout flag, a payout stop flag). A work area setting process is performed (step S12). Furthermore, a process of transmitting a payout permission state designation command for instructing that payout from the ball payout device 97 is possible to the payout control board 77 is performed (step S13). Further, a process of transmitting an initialization command for initializing other sub-boards (lamp control board 75, sound control board 70, display control board 80) to each sub-board is executed (step S14). As an initialization command, a command indicating the initial symbol (for the symbol control board 80) displayed on the variable display devices 28 and 29, a prize ball lamp (not shown) indicating that there is a prize ball remaining, and a supply ball are out There is a command (for the lamp control board 75) for instructing to turn off a bulb-out lamp (not shown) indicating.
[0064]
Then, a CTC register set in the CPU 56 is set so that a timer interrupt is periodically generated every 2 ms (step S15). That is, a value corresponding to 2 ms is set in a predetermined register (time constant register) as an initial value.
[0065]
When the execution of the initialization process (steps S11 to S15) is completed, the random number update process (step S17) is repeatedly executed in the main process. When the random number update process is executed, the interrupt is prohibited (step S16). When the random number update process is completed, the interrupt is allowed (step S19). The random number includes, for example, a random number for determining the average number of consecutive rounds in the big hit game, and a random number for determining whether or not the internal structure of the variable winning ball apparatus 20 is easily awarded V after the specific gaming state ends. In addition, you may implement | achieve those random numbers with one random number. The random number update process is a process for updating the count value of a counter for generating a random number.
[0066]
When the timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 performs the register saving process (step S20), and then executes the game control process of steps S21 to S33 shown in FIG. In the game control process, the CPU 56 first inputs detection signals of the switches of the specific ball detector 48, the starting ball detectors 5a to 5c, and the winning ball detectors 25a and 25b via the switch circuit 58, and the state thereof. A determination is made (switch process: step S21).
[0067]
Next, various abnormality diagnosis processes are performed by the self-diagnosis function provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and an alarm is issued if necessary according to the result (error process: step S22).
[0068]
Next, a process of updating the count value of each counter for generating a random number is performed (step S23). Further, the CPU 56 performs process processing (step S25). In the process control, corresponding processing is selected and executed according to a process flag for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 in a predetermined order according to the gaming state.
The value of the process flag is updated during each process according to the gaming state.
[0069]
Next, the CPU 56 performs a process of setting the display control command in a predetermined area of the RAM 55 and transmitting the display control command (command control process: step S27). Further, the CPU 56 performs information output processing for outputting data such as jackpot information and start information supplied to the hall management computer, for example (step S29).
[0070]
Further, the CPU 56 performs a process of generating and outputting a test signal (step S30). The signals related to ON / OFF of the winning ball detectors 25a and 25b and the solenoid may be configured to be directly output as a test signal by branching the signal line. Whether or not it is possible, whether or not it is in a probable variation state, whether or not the internal structure of the variable winning ball apparatus 20 is easy to win V, and whether or not the internal structure of the variable winning ball apparatus 20 is difficult to win V And the like are processed to control the output of each test signal in accordance with the state of a flag (big hit flag, probability variation flag, etc.) that is turned ON / OFF in the game control process. As in this embodiment, the creation of each test signal is processed by one module, whereby the program can be created efficiently.
[0071]
Further, the CPU 56 issues a drive command to the solenoid circuit 59 when a predetermined condition is satisfied (step S31). Further, a signal for instructing driving of the motor 38 is given to the motor circuit 60 (step S32).
[0072]
Then, the CPU 56 executes prize ball processing for setting the number of prize balls based on detection signals from the winning ball detectors 25a, 25b, etc. (step S33). Specifically, a payout control command indicating the number of winning balls is output to the payout control board 77 in response to winning detection based on the winning ball detectors 25a and 25b being turned on. The payout control CPU 371 mounted on the payout control board 77 drives the ball payout device 97 in accordance with a payout control command indicating the number of prize balls. Thereafter, the contents of the register are restored (step S34), and the interrupt permission state is set (step S35).
[0073]
With the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is started every 2 ms. In this embodiment, the game control process is executed by the timer interrupt process. However, in the timer interrupt process, for example, only a flag indicating that an interrupt has occurred is set, and the game control process is performed by the main process. May be executed.
[0074]
Next, the operation control of the variable winning ball apparatus 20 by the game control means will be described. When the start operation state occurs, the solenoids 24a and 24b are turned on for a predetermined time, and the open / close pieces 23a and 23b are opened. When the game ball wins the upper winning space 22 during the opening operation, the winning ball is sent to the lower winning space 30 through the winning ball detectors 25a and 25b. Further, the opening / closing plate 34 is moved in a direction to close the opening 32 until a predetermined time elapses after the winning ball detectors 25a and 25b detect the winning ball by the ON control of the solenoid 35 by the game control means. In this case, when the game ball sent into the lower prize space 30 is attracted to any of the permanent magnets 39 a to 39 c of the rotary drum 36 within the closing time of the opening 32, the upper part is rotated with the rotation of the rotary drum 36. It is fed into the rolling plate 40.
[0075]
At this time, when the game ball stopped on the opening / closing plate 34 is attracted to the left and right permanent magnets 39a and 39c, the game ball is sent to the ball passages 41a and 41b with a probability of 100%. At this time, the opening / closing plate 34 is moved in the direction of opening the opening 32 by the off control of the solenoid 35 by the game control means. Then, the balls sent to the ball passages 41a and 41b fall through the lower rolling plate 31 through the opening 32 and are discharged. On the other hand, when the game ball stopped on the opening / closing plate 34 is attracted to the central permanent magnet 39b, the game ball is sent to the specific entrance 42 with a fairly high probability (not 100%). Then, the game balls (game balls that have won V) sent to the specific receiving port 42 are discharged after passing through the specific ball detector 48. At this time, the specific game state is generated based on the passage of the game ball in the specific ball detector 48 (detection of the game ball by the specific ball detector 48). The internal structure of the variable winning ball apparatus 20 in the normal state in which the specific gaming state has not occurred for executing the operation control as described above is referred to as a normal internal structure. In addition, a state when the variable winning ball apparatus 20 is neither a high probability state nor a low probability state, which is a normal internal structure, is referred to as a normal probability state.
[0076]
In the specific game state, the game control means performs on / off control of the solenoid 35, whereby the open / close pieces 23a and 23b repeat the open operation for a predetermined time 18 times (18 open / close cycles). If ten winning balls are detected by the winning ball detectors 25a, 25b before the opening / closing cycle ends 18 times, the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing pieces 23a, 23b is ended at that time. Further, during the open / close cycle of the open / close pieces 23a, 23b, the solenoids 35, 45 are always turned on, so that the open / close plate 34 always closes the opening 32, and the movable members 43a, 43b are likely to win a specific region. In the case of an internal structure, the front of the specific receiving port 42 is always blocked (the winning to the specific receiving port 42 is impossible).
[0077]
Therefore, the game ball that has won the variable winning ball apparatus 20 during the opening / closing cycle does not fall through the opening 32 until the end of the opening / closing cycle when the internal structure is such that it is easy to win in a specific area. When the internal structure is such that it is easy to win a specific area, when the game ball stopped on the opening / closing plate 34 is attracted to any of the permanent magnets 39a to 39c, the game ball It is received by the front movable members 43a and 43b. In addition, when the internal structure is difficult to win in a specific area, when the game ball stopped on the opening / closing plate 34 is attracted by the left and right permanent magnets 39a and 39c, the game ball It is sent to the lower rolling plate 31 through 41a and 41b and is stopped on the opening / closing plate 34 again. Further, in the case where the internal structure is difficult to win in the specific area, when the game ball stopped on the opening / closing plate 34 is attracted to the central permanent magnet 39b, the winning ball is located in front of the specific receiving opening 42. Without being stopped, the ball is fed into the lower rolling plate 31 through the ball passages 41a and 41b as long as it does not flow into the specific receiving port 42 by itself (the probability of flowing in is low).
[0078]
Thereafter, when the internal structure is such that it is easy to win in a specific area, the winning ball detectors 25a and 25b detect all winning game balls as the open / close cycle ends (after the open / close cycle ends). Waiting for a sufficient time) or in the final round of the open / close cycle, the solenoids 35, 45 are turned off, so that the open / close plate 34 opens the opening 32 and the movable members 43a, 43b are in front of the specific receiving opening 42. Release the block. Therefore, the winning ball received by the movable members 43a and 43b rolls straight back to the upper rolling plate 40 and enters the specific receiving port 42. Then, the game ball that entered the specific receiving port 42 (the game ball that won the V prize) passes through the specific ball detector 48, and the right to continue 18 open / close cycles is established. On the other hand, in the case of an internal structure that makes it easy to win in a specific area, when the game ball attracted by the central permanent magnet 39b flows into the specific receiving port 42 by itself, the right to continue 18 opening and closing cycles Is established. When the right to continue is established, the opening / closing pieces 23a and 23b are opened again after a predetermined interval time has elapsed. That is, the next round is started.
[0079]
Maximum number of open / close cycles is 15 (15 rounds: In this example, the opening operation of the grand prize opening based on the start detection is not included in the round game, so even if the game based on the start operation is executed, Is not counted.) Further, in such a specific gaming state, the continuation number display 29 displays the continuation number (round number) of the open / close pieces 23a and 23b, and the winning number display unit 28 displays the winning number for each round. When the specific gaming state occurs, the identification information is variably displayed on the continuous number display 29 that is also used as a variable display device for variably displaying the identification information, and the identification information corresponding to the internal lottery result is stopped and displayed. Then, the number of continuation rounds according to the stop identification information (average continuation round number, hereinafter referred to as continuation round number) is notified.
[0080]
In this embodiment, since the variable display devices 28 and 29 are controlled by display control means mounted on the display control board 80, the game control means is stopped and displayed on the variable display devices 28 and 29. Data for specifying identification information and the like is transmitted to the display control board 80 as a display control command. Then, the display control unit performs display control of the variable display devices 28 and 29 based on the received display control command. For example, the display control means can perform variable display independently (without receiving a display control command from the game control means) until the display result derivation timing in response to reception of a command instructing start of display control for derivation of the display result. Display control of the device 29 is performed.
[0081]
Next, determination of the number of continuous rounds and display of the variable display device 29 for informing the determined number of continuous rounds will be described. The variable winning ball apparatus 20 (opening / closing pieces 23a, 23b) is opened based on the start winning. After that, when the specific ball detector 48 is turned on (detection of V winning) during the specific ball valid period of a predetermined time and a V winning is generated, the condition determining means (included in the game control means) performs an internal lottery. For example, a predetermined random number is generated, and the number of continuous rounds is determined according to the random number value. Here, one of 1 round, 5 rounds, and 15 rounds (in this example, the first operation of the number of times that the variable winning ball apparatus 20 operates continuously (operation when generating a specific game state)) Is not counted as the first round). In addition, the game control means outputs a display control command to the display control board 80, so that the game number is displayed on the continuation number display 29 (may be the winning number display 28) as identification information for a predetermined period. Two numbers (0-9) are variably displayed. After a predetermined period, the number corresponding to the result of the internal lottery is stopped and displayed. For example, when the number of continuation rounds is determined to be 1 round, “1” is stopped and displayed. When 5 rounds are determined, “3” is stopped and displayed, and 15 rounds are determined. “7” is stopped and displayed. The player can recognize whether the number of continuation rounds is one round, five rounds, or 15 rounds by visually checking the display result of the continuation number display 29. The number of continuation rounds (in this case, two numbers “01”, “05” or “15”) is displayed in a display area constituted by, for example, a winning number display 28 and a continuation number display 29. May be.
[0082]
In this example, in the round up to the number of continuation rounds determined by the condition determining means, the internal structure of the variable winning ball apparatus 20 makes it easy for a game ball to win the specific receiving entrance 42, and the specific ball detector 48 In the rounds after the number of continuous rounds determined by the condition determining means, the internal structure of the variable winning ball apparatus 20 is specified and received in a high probability state (a state where it is easy to win a specific area). It is controlled so that a game ball is difficult to win at the entrance 42 and is in a low probability state (a state where it is difficult to win a specific area) that is difficult to detect by the specific ball detector 48. In addition, when the number of continuing rounds determined by the condition determining unit is one round, control is performed so as to be in a low probability state in all rounds until the specific gaming state ends.
[0083]
For example, as shown in FIG. 11, when the number of continuation rounds is determined to be 5 rounds, the continuation right is likely to be generated up to 4 rounds, and it is difficult to generate continuation rights after 5 rounds. Low probability state. In the low-probability state, as described above, the game control means keeps the movable members 43a and 43b retracted so that the game ball is not received in front of the specific receiving port 42, and the game is played in the specific receiving port 42. Although it is difficult for the ball to win, there is a case where a game ball wins the specific receiving entrance 42 and a continuation right is generated. Further, in the high probability state, as described above, the game control means causes the movable members 43a and 43b to block the front of the specific receiving opening 42 to stop the game ball, and then the game ball released from the stop is released. Although it is in a state where it is easy to win the specific receiving entrance 42, there is a case where the right to continue is not generated without a game ball winning the specific receiving entrance 42. As described above, in this example, the big hit state may end with the number of rounds that do not reach the determined continuous round, or the big hit state may continue beyond the determined number of continuous rounds. In FIG. 11, “low” indicates that the round is a low-probability round that is unlikely to generate a continuation right until the end of the round, and “high” indicates that a continuation right is likely to be generated before the round ends. Indicates a high probability round.
[0084]
12 and 13 are explanatory diagrams showing test signal arrangement examples assigned to the first and second 68 pins of the test signal terminal 72. FIG. 14 and 15 are explanatory diagrams showing examples of test signal arrangements assigned to the first and second 68 pins of the test signal terminal 111. FIG.
[0085]
In each test signal shown in FIGS. 12 and 13, the fire ball signals 1 and 2 are signals that are turned on when a game ball fired on the game board surface is detected. For example, an output signal of a sensor (not shown in FIG. 1) provided at the entrance and exit of a foul ball stop valve installed near the ball exit to the game area on the front of the game board shown in FIG. is there. Or it is the signal which CPU56 created based on the sensor output. In this example, the launch ball signals 1 and 2 are not connected (the corresponding signal is not used or there is no need to output the corresponding signal as a test signal. The receiving external device is not connected (the same applies hereinafter). The prize ball signals 1 to 3 are signals that are turned on when a game ball paid out from the ball payout device 97 is detected, for example, a sensor output or a signal corresponding thereto. In this example, the prize ball signal 3 is not connected.
[0086]
The normal winning opening 1 winning signal to the normal winning opening 8 winning signal are signals that are turned on when a game ball is won at each of the normal winning openings, for example, a sensor output. In this example, the normal winning opening 1 winning signal to the normal winning opening 8 winning signal are not connected.
[0087]
The variable winning ball apparatus operation period signal is a signal that is turned on when the variable winning ball apparatus 20 starts operating and is turned off when the operation ends, and is a signal created by software. The variable winning ball device valid period signal is a signal that is turned on during a period in which the variable winning ball device 20 is operable, and is a signal created by software.
[0088]
The normal electric combination winning signal is a signal that is turned on when a game ball has won the normal electric combination, and is, for example, a sensor output. The special electric accessory winning signal 1 to the special electric accessory winning signal 3 are signals that are turned on when a game ball wins a prize winning opening, for example, a sensor output. In this embodiment, a signal corresponding to the on (detection) of the winning ball detector 25a is the special electric accessory prize signal 1, and a signal corresponding to the on of the winning ball detector 25b is the special electric accessory prize signal 2. It is. The specific area passing signal is a signal indicating that the game ball has passed through the specific area of the big prize opening. In this embodiment, the specific area passing signal is a signal corresponding to the output of the specific ball detector 48.
[0089]
The starting port 1 winning signal to the starting port 3 winning signal are signals that are turned on when a game ball is won at each starting winning port, for example, a sensor output. In this embodiment, the signal corresponding to the output of the start winning port 5a is the start port 1 winning signal, the signal corresponding to the output of the starting winning port 5b is the start port 2 winning signal, and the output of the start winning port 5c. The signal corresponding to is the start port 3 winning signal.
[0090]
The function signal of the start port is a signal that is turned on during the start effective period, and is a signal created by software. The “starting effective period” is a period during which the starting ball detectors 5a to 5c are effectively operated. The function signal of the specific area is a signal that is turned on during the specific ball effective period, and is a signal created by software. The “specific ball effective period” is a period during which the specific ball detector 48 operates effectively.
[0091]
The gate 1 passage signal related to the ordinary electric accessory to the gate 3 passage signal relating to the ordinary electric accessory is a signal that is turned on when the game ball passes through the gate related to the ordinary electric accessory provided. . In this example, the gate 1 passage signal related to the ordinary electric accessory to the gate 3 passage signal relating to the ordinary electric accessory are in an unconnected state.
[0092]
The gate 1 passing signal related to the normal symbol to the gate 3 passing signal related to the normal symbol is a signal that is turned on when the game ball passes through the gate which is a condition for starting the fluctuation of the normal symbol. In this embodiment, the gate 1 passing signal related to the normal symbol to the gate 3 passing signal related to the normal symbol are not connected. The special electric accessory release signal is a signal that is turned on when the special winning opening is opened and turned off when the special winning opening is closed. The special electric accessory operating signal is a signal that is turned on when the special electric accessory is started and turned off when the special electric accessory is closed. The normal electric accessory release signal is a signal that is turned on when the normal electric accessory is opened and turned off when the normal electric accessory is closed. The normal electric accessory operating signal is a signal that is turned on when the normal electric accessory is started and turned off when the normal electric accessory is closed. In this example, the normal electric accessory release signal and the normal electric accessory operating signal are each in an unconnected state.
[0093]
The specific region passing rate low probability state signal is generated when the variable winning ball device 20 is controlled so that the probability that the game ball will win the specific entrance 42 is low (internal structure in which the game ball is difficult to win in the specific region). The signal is turned on. The probability state signal during the specific area passing rate is turned on when the variable winning ball device 20 is controlled so that the probability that the game ball will win the specific entrance 42 is an intermediate value that is neither high nor low. Signal. When the variable winning ball apparatus 20 is controlled so that the probability that a game ball will win the specific entrance 42 is increased (with an internal structure that makes it easy for a game ball to win a specific area) This is a signal that is turned on. In this embodiment, since there are two types of low-probability states and high-probability states, the specific region passing rate intermediate probability state signal is in an unconnected state.
[0094]
The accessory continuous actuating device operation signal is turned on at the start of operation of the accessory continuous actuating device (meaning various devices included in the variable winning ball device 20 and operated during a specific gaming state), and off at the end of the operation. Is a signal.
[0095]
The special symbol jackpot signal is a signal that is turned on when the special symbol is confirmed with the jackpot symbol and turned off at the end of the jackpot operation, and is a signal created by software. The special symbol mid-spot signal is a signal that is turned on at the start of a mid-hit operation with a symbol that is not a big-hit symbol (great winning opening opening time 1.5 seconds to 6 seconds) and turned off at the end of the winning operation. The special symbol small hit signal is a signal that is turned on at the start of a small hit operation (a big prize opening opening time of 0.5 seconds to 1.5 seconds) by a symbol that is not a big hit symbol and turned off at the end of the hit operation. The special symbol hit signal is a signal that is turned on at the start of a hit operation (a big prize opening time of 0.5 seconds or less) with a symbol that is not a big hit symbol and turned off at the end of the hit operation. The normal symbol per signal is a signal that is turned on when the normal symbol is determined by the winning combination and turned off at the end of the operation of the ordinary electric accessory, and is a signal created by software. In this example, each of the above signals is in an unconnected state.
[0096]
The special symbol hold first signal is a signal that is turned on while the number of stored special symbol fluctuations is 1 or more, and is turned off when the number is 0. The special symbol hold second signal is a signal that is turned on while the number of stored special symbols fluctuation operation hold number is 2 or more, and is turned off when the number is 1 or less. The special symbol hold third signal is a signal that is turned on when the number of stored special symbol movement hold numbers is 3 or more, and is turned off when the number is 2 or less. The special symbol hold 4th signal is a signal that is turned on while the number of stored special design fluctuation hold numbers is 4, and is turned off when the number is 3 or less. In this example, the special symbol hold first signal to the special symbol hold fourth signal are in an unconnected state.
[0097]
The normal symbol hold first signal is a signal that is turned on while the number of stored operation numbers of the normal symbol fluctuation is 1 or more, and is turned off when the number is 0. The normal symbol hold second signal is a signal that is turned on while the number of stored operation numbers of the normal symbol variation is two or more, and is turned off when the number is one or less. The normal symbol hold third signal is a signal that is turned on while the number of stored operation numbers of the normal symbol variation is 3 or more, and is turned off when the number is 2 or less. The normal symbol hold fourth signal is a signal that is turned on while the number of stored operation numbers of the normal symbol variation is four, and is turned off when the number is three or less. In this example, the normal symbol hold first signal to the normal symbol hold fourth signal are in an unconnected state.
[0098]
The special symbol high probability state signal is a signal that is turned on when the lottery probability relating to the special symbol is in a high probability state, and is a signal created by software. The special symbol variation time shortening state signal is a signal that is turned on when the variation time related to the special symbol is in a shortened state, and is a signal created by software. The normal symbol high probability state signal is a signal that is turned on when the lottery probability related to the normal symbol is in a high probability state, and is a signal created by software. The normal symbol variation time reduction state signal is a signal that is turned on when the variation time related to the normal symbol is in a shortened state, and is a signal created by software. The normal electric accessory opening extension state signal is a signal that is turned on when a time such as opening related to the normal electric accessory is in an extended state. Each of the above signals is in an unconnected state in this example.
[0099]
The gaming machine error state signal is a signal that is turned on when an abnormal state of the gaming machine is detected. As shown in FIGS. 12 and 13, the test signal terminal 72 includes a large number of spare terminals in addition to the terminals provided for the respective signals.
[0100]
In each test signal shown in FIG. 14 and FIG. 15, the moving image changing signal is a signal that is turned on when variable display is being performed on the continuation number display 29. The moving image confirmation signal is a signal that is turned on when the display symbol of the continuation number display 29 is confirmed and displayed. The moving image data bit0 to bit5 signals are signals indicating display symbol data in the continuation number display 29. The video data bit0 to bit5 signals are signals indicating whether the display pattern of the continuation number display 29 is “1”, “3”, or “7”. As shown in FIGS. 14 and 15, the test signal terminal 111 includes a large number of spare terminals in addition to the terminals provided for the respective signals.
[0101]
Next, the output state of each test signal during operation of the gaming machine of this example will be described with reference to the drawings.
[0102]
FIG. 16 is a timing chart for explaining the output state of the test signal when a new winning is made to the start winning ports 4a to 4c during the effective period after the start operation is started. FIG. 16 also shows the output state of a special electric accessory winning signal based on the detection of game balls by the winning ball detectors 25a and 25b. Here, the case where the winning prize opening 4b is won will be described as an example. First, when a game ball is detected by the start ball detector (here, the start ball detector 5b), the function signal of the start port is turned off and the function signal of the specific area is turned on. In this embodiment, in the normal gaming state, the effective state of the starting effective period is continued until the starting ball detectors 5a to 5c are turned on, and the specific ball effective period is maintained until the starting ball detectors 5a to 5c are turned on. Invalidation continues. Further, when the game ball is detected by the starting ball detector 5b, the special electric accessory operating signal is turned on. In this example, the variable winning ball apparatus 20 (opening / closing pieces 23a, 23b) is opened twice at a predetermined interval when a predetermined pre-opening period elapses after the special electric accessory operating signal is turned on. Simultaneously with the end of the second opening, the function signal at the starting port is turned on, the starting effective period becomes valid, and the effective period (a predetermined period after the opening operation of the variable winning ball apparatus 20 ends) And the period during which the detection of the game ball by the specific ball detector 48 is effective). When the variable winning ball apparatus 20 is performing the opening operation (when the open / close pieces 23a and 23b are operating), the special electric accessory opening signal is turned on, and the variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened. When the operation is not executed (including the interval period described above), the special electric accessory release signal is turned off.
[0103]
In this example, in each of the two opening operations of the variable winning ball apparatus 20, one gaming ball wins a big winning opening, and each winning game ball is detected by the winning ball detectors 25a and 25b. During the period in which the winning ball detectors 25a and 25b are detecting the game ball, the special electric accessory winning signal is turned on. When a game ball is newly detected by the start ball detector (in this case, the start ball detector 5b) when the effective period is valid, the function signal of the start port is turned off. When a game ball is detected by the starting ball detector 5b, the special electric accessory operating signal is turned off for a predetermined period (for example, 2 [ms] to 5 [ms]) and then turned on again. The After the start ball detector 5b detects the game ball, when the predetermined pre-release period elapses, the variable winning ball device 20 (opening / closing pieces 23a, 23b) opens twice at predetermined intervals, and the second time Simultaneously with the end of opening, the function signal of the start port is turned on, the start valid period becomes valid, and the valid period becomes valid.
[0104]
During the first opening operation of the two opening operations of the variable winning ball apparatus 20, one game ball wins the big winning opening, and the winning game ball is detected by the winning ball detectors 25a and 25b. During the period when the detection is made, the special electric accessory winning signal is turned on. Thereafter, if the specific ball detector 48 is not turned on (detection of V winning) during the predetermined effective period, the function signal in the specific area is turned off, and the specific ball effective period is switched from effective to ineffective. .
[0105]
FIG. 17 illustrates the output state of the test signal when the game ball passes through the specific area while the large winning opening is open when the variable winning ball apparatus 20 is continuously operating (when the big hit is being made). FIG. As shown in FIG. 17, when the game ball is detected by the specific ball detector 48 while the variable winning ball apparatus 20 is continuously operating, the function signal in the specific area is turned off, and the variable winning game is performed. The operation of the ball device 20 is stopped and the operation period signal of the variable winning ball device 20 is turned off for a predetermined period before opening. When the specific ball detector 48 detects a game ball, the special electric accessory operating signal is turned off for a predetermined period (for example, 2 [ms] to 5 [ms]) and then turned on again. The When the pre-release period elapses, the variable winning ball apparatus 20 starts a new round opening operation, and the special electric accessory release signal is turned on / off along with the opening operation. When the pre-release period elapses, the game ball detection by the specific ball detector 48 is enabled, and the function signal of the specific area is turned on.
[0106]
FIG. 18 is a timing chart for explaining the output state of the test signal when a winning is made to the start winning ports 4a to 4c. In the test signal output state shown in FIG. 18, detailed description of the parts included in the test signal output state of FIG. 16 described above is omitted. As shown in FIG. 18, when the effective period that has been enabled at the same time as the opening of the variable winning ball device 20 (opening / closing pieces 23 a and 23 b) elapses, the function signal in the specific area is turned off and the special electric accessory The operating signal is turned off. FIG. 18 shows the output state of the test signal when there is a winning at the start winning opening 4b. However, when there is a winning at the starting winning openings 4a and 4c, a variable winning ball is shown. While the operation period signal of the device 20 is on, the special prize opening of the variable winning ball device 20 is opened once, so that the special electric accessory release signal is turned on only once. The other test signal output states in the case of winning in the start winning ports 4a and 4c are the same as in the case of winning in the starting winning port 4b.
[0107]
FIG. 19 is a timing chart for explaining the output state of the test signal when a new winning is made to the start winning ports 4a to 4c during the effective period after the start operation is started. Since the output state of the test signal shown in FIG. 19 is included in the output state of the test signal of FIG. 16 described above, detailed description thereof is omitted.
[0108]
FIG. 20 is a timing chart for explaining the output state of the test signal when the specific ball detector 48 detects a game ball during the effective period after the start operation is started. FIG. 20 shows the output state of the test signal when the specific region passing rate has a low probability after the continuous operation by the variable winning ball apparatus 20 is started (after the big hit). As shown in FIG. 20, when the specific ball detector 48 detects a game ball during the effective period after the start operation is started, variable display is started on the continuous number display 29 and the moving image changing signal is turned on. Is done. When the variable display on the continuation number display 29 is finished and the moving image changing signal is turned off, a predetermined pattern (“1”, “3”, or “7”) is fixed on the continuation number display 29. Is displayed and the moving image confirmation signal is turned on. In this example, it is assumed that “1” is confirmed and displayed on the continuation number display 29. It should be noted that the processing from the start of variable display to the end of the fixed display on the continuation number display 29 is executed within the period before opening (the same applies hereinafter). Further, in order to surely notify the player of the display pattern of the continuation number display 29, the period for performing the definitive display (the period during which the moving image definite signal is turned on) is, for example, a period of 50 [ms] or more It is desirable (the same applies below).
[0109]
When the pre-release period elapses after the final display on the continuation number display 29 is finished and the video final determination signal is turned off, the function signal of the specific area is turned on and the variable winning ball apparatus 20 A continuous opening operation is started. Further, in this example, since “1” is confirmed and displayed on the continuation number display 29 and it is determined that the first round has a low probability (see FIG. 11), the variable winning ball apparatus 20 The internal structure is set to a low probability state, and the specific region passing rate low probability signal is turned on within a predetermined period (for example, 5 [ms]) after the period before opening.
[0110]
FIG. 21 is a timing diagram for explaining an output state of a test signal when a game ball is detected by the specific ball detector 48 during an effective period after the start operation is started. FIG. 21 shows the output state of the test signal when the specific region passing rate has a high probability after the continuous operation by the variable winning ball apparatus 20 is started (after the big hit). As shown in FIG. 21, when the specific ball detector 48 detects a game ball during the effective period after the start operation is started, variable display is started on the continuous number display 29 and the moving image changing signal is turned on. Is done. When the variable display on the continuation number display 29 is finished and the moving image changing signal is turned off, a predetermined pattern (“1”, “3”, or “7”) is fixed on the continuation number display 29. Is displayed and the moving image confirmation signal is turned on. In this example, it is assumed that “3” is fixedly displayed on the continuation number display 29.
[0111]
When the pre-release period elapses after the final display on the continuation number display 29 is finished and the video final determination signal is turned off, the function signal of the specific area is turned on and the variable winning ball apparatus 20 A continuous opening operation is started. In this example, since “3” is confirmed and displayed on the continuation number display 29 and the first round is determined to have a high probability (see FIG. 11), the variable winning ball apparatus 20 The internal structure is set to a high probability state, and the specific region passing rate high probability signal is turned on within a predetermined period (for example, 5 [ms]) after the period before opening.
[0112]
FIG. 22 is a timing diagram for explaining the output state of the test signal when a game ball is detected by the specific ball detector 48 during the start operation. FIG. 22 shows the output state of the test signal when the specific region passing rate has a low probability after the continuous operation by the variable winning ball apparatus 20 is started (after the big hit). As shown in FIG. 22, when the specific ball detector 48 detects a game ball during execution of the starting operation (opening / closing operation of the big prize opening executed based on the starting winning) by the variable winning ball apparatus 20, the number of continuations is displayed. The variable display is started by the device 29 and the moving image changing signal is turned on. When the variable display on the continuation number display 29 is finished and the moving image changing signal is turned off, a predetermined pattern (“1”, “3”, or “7”) is fixed on the continuation number display 29. Is displayed and the moving image confirmation signal is turned on. In this example, it is assumed that “1” is confirmed and displayed on the continuation number display 29.
[0113]
When the pre-release period elapses after the final display on the continuation number display 29 is finished and the video final determination signal is turned off, the function signal of the specific area is turned on and the variable winning ball apparatus 20 A continuous opening operation is started. Further, in this example, since “1” is confirmed and displayed on the continuation number display 29 and it is determined that the first round has a low probability (see FIG. 11), the variable winning ball apparatus 20 The internal structure is set to a low probability state, and the specific region passing rate low probability signal is turned on within a predetermined period (for example, 5 [ms]) after the period before opening.
[0114]
FIG. 23 is a timing diagram for explaining an output state of a test signal when a game ball is detected by the specific ball detector 48 during execution of the starting operation. FIG. 23 shows the output state of the test signal when the specific region passing rate has a high probability after the continuous operation by the variable winning ball apparatus 20 is started (after the big hit). As shown in FIG. 23, when the specific ball detector 48 detects a game ball during execution of the starting operation by the variable winning ball apparatus 20, variable display is started on the continuous number display 29, and the moving image changing signal is turned on. It is said. When the variable display on the continuation number display 29 is finished and the moving image changing signal is turned off, a predetermined pattern (“1”, “3”, or “7”) is fixed on the continuation number display 29. Is displayed and the moving image confirmation signal is turned on. In this example, it is assumed that “3” is fixedly displayed on the continuation number display 29.
[0115]
When the pre-release period elapses after the final display on the continuation number display 29 is finished and the video final determination signal is turned off, the function signal of the specific area is turned on and the variable winning ball apparatus 20 A continuous opening operation is started. In this example, since “3” is confirmed and displayed on the continuation number display 29 and the first round is determined to have a high probability (see FIG. 11), the variable winning ball apparatus 20 The internal structure is set to a high probability state, and the specific region passing rate high probability signal is turned on within a predetermined period (for example, 5 [ms]) after the period before opening.
[0116]
FIG. 24 shows the output of the test signal when the specific ball detector 48 detects the remaining ball that was won during the start operation that was performed after the start winning period during the start effective period after the start operation was performed. It is a timing diagram for demonstrating a state. FIG. 24 shows the output state of the test signal when the specific region passing rate has a low probability after the continuous operation by the variable winning ball apparatus 20 is started (after the big hit). As shown in FIG. 24, when the start ball detectors 5a to 5c detect a game ball during the start effective period after the start operation is executed by the variable winning ball apparatus 20, a pre-release period starts and a special The electric agent operating signal is turned off for a predetermined period (for example, 2 [ms] to 5 [ms]). Thereafter, when the specific ball detector 48 detects a game ball that has won a prize during the start operation that has been performed and has remained in the area inside the variable winning ball apparatus 20, before the pre-release period has elapsed, While the period before opening is started, the special electric accessory operating signal is turned off for a predetermined period (for example, 2 [ms] to 5 [ms]). When the specific ball detector 48 detects the remaining sphere, the variable number display 29 starts variable display and the moving image changing signal is turned on. When the variable display on the continuation number display 29 is finished and the moving image changing signal is turned off, a predetermined pattern (“1”, “3”, or “7”) is fixed on the continuation number display 29. Is displayed and the moving image confirmation signal is turned on. In this example, it is assumed that “1” is confirmed and displayed on the continuation number display 29.
[0117]
When the pre-release period elapses after the final display on the continuation number display 29 is finished and the video final determination signal is turned off, the function signal of the specific area is turned on and the variable winning ball apparatus 20 A continuous opening operation is started. Further, in this example, since “1” is confirmed and displayed on the continuation number display 29 and it is determined that the first round has a low probability (see FIG. 11), the variable winning ball apparatus 20 The internal structure is set to a low probability state, and the specific region passing rate low probability signal is turned on within a predetermined period (for example, 5 [ms]) after the period before opening.
[0118]
FIG. 25 shows the output of the test signal when the specific ball detector 48 detects the remaining ball that was won during the start operation that was performed after the start winning period during the start effective period after the start operation was performed. It is a timing diagram for demonstrating a state. FIG. 25 shows the output state of the test signal when the specific area passing rate has a high probability after the continuous operation by the variable winning ball apparatus 20 is started (after the big hit). As shown in FIG. 25, when the start ball detectors 5a to 5c detect a game ball during the effective start period after the start operation is executed by the variable winning ball apparatus 20, a pre-release period starts and a special The electric agent operating signal is turned off for a predetermined period (for example, 2 [ms] to 5 [ms]). Thereafter, when the specific ball detector 48 detects a game ball that has won a prize during the start operation that has been performed and has remained in the area inside the variable winning ball apparatus 20, before the pre-release period has elapsed, While the period before opening is started, the special electric accessory operating signal is turned off for a predetermined period (for example, 2 [ms] to 5 [ms]). When the specific ball detector 48 detects the remaining sphere, the variable number display 29 starts variable display and the moving image changing signal is turned on. When the variable display on the continuation number display 29 is finished and the moving image changing signal is turned off, a predetermined pattern (“1”, “3”, or “7”) is fixed on the continuation number display 29. Is displayed and the moving image confirmation signal is turned on. In this example, it is assumed that “3” is fixedly displayed on the continuation number display 29.
[0119]
When the pre-release period elapses after the final display on the continuation number display 29 is finished and the video final determination signal is turned off, the function signal of the specific area is turned on and the variable winning ball apparatus 20 A continuous opening operation is started. In this example, since “3” is confirmed and displayed on the continuation number display 29 and the first round is determined to have a high probability (see FIG. 11), the variable winning ball apparatus 20 The internal structure is set to a high probability state, and the specific region passing rate high probability signal is turned on within a predetermined period (for example, 5 [ms]) after the period before opening.
[0120]
FIG. 26 is a timing chart for explaining the output state of the test signal when the game ball is continuously detected by the specific ball detector 48 after the start operation is performed. FIG. 26 shows the output state of the test signal when the specific region passing rate has a low probability after the continuous operation by the variable winning ball apparatus 20 is started (after the big hit). As shown in FIG. 26, when the specific ball detector 48 continuously detects a game ball during the effective period after the start-up operation is executed by the variable winning ball device 20, detection of the first game ball is performed. At the timing, the function signal of the specific region and the function signal of the start port are turned off, and the accessory continuous operation device operation signal is turned on. Also, at the first game ball detection timing, the pre-release period is started, and the special electric accessory operating signal is turned off for a predetermined period (for example, 2 [ms] to 5 [ms]). Further, at the timing when the first game ball is detected, the variable number display 29 starts variable display and the moving image changing signal is turned on. When the variable display on the continuation number display 29 is finished and the moving image changing signal is turned off, a predetermined pattern (“1”, “3”, or “7”) is fixed on the continuation number display 29. Is displayed and the moving image confirmation signal is turned on. In this example, it is assumed that “1” is confirmed and displayed on the continuation number display 29.
[0121]
When the pre-release period elapses after the final display on the continuation number display 29 is finished and the video final determination signal is turned off, the function signal of the specific area is turned on and the variable winning ball apparatus 20 A continuous opening operation is started. Further, in this example, since “1” is confirmed and displayed on the continuation number display 29 and it is determined that the first round has a low probability (see FIG. 11), the variable winning ball apparatus 20 The internal structure is set to a low probability state, and the specific region passing rate low probability signal is turned on within a predetermined period (for example, 5 [ms]) after the period before opening.
[0122]
FIG. 27 is a timing diagram for explaining an output state of a test signal when a game ball is continuously detected by the specific ball detector 48 after the start operation is performed. FIG. 27 shows the output state of the test signal when the specific region passing rate has a high probability after the continuous operation by the variable winning ball apparatus 20 is started (after the big hit). As shown in FIG. 27, when the specific ball detector 48 continuously detects a game ball during the effective period after the start-up operation is executed by the variable winning ball device 20, detection of the first game ball is performed. At the timing, the function signal of the specific region and the function signal of the start port are turned off, and the accessory continuous operation device operation signal is turned on. Also, at the first game ball detection timing, the pre-release period is started, and the special electric accessory operating signal is turned off for a predetermined period (for example, 2 [ms] to 5 [ms]). Further, at the timing when the first game ball is detected, the variable number display 29 starts variable display and the moving image changing signal is turned on. When the variable display on the continuation number display 29 is finished and the moving image changing signal is turned off, a predetermined pattern (“1”, “3”, or “7”) is fixed on the continuation number display 29. Is displayed and the moving image confirmation signal is turned on. In this example, it is assumed that “3” is fixedly displayed on the continuation number display 29.
[0123]
When the pre-release period elapses after the final display on the continuation number display 29 is finished and the video final determination signal is turned off, the function signal of the specific area is turned on and the variable winning ball apparatus 20 A continuous opening operation is started. In this example, since “3” is confirmed and displayed on the continuation number display 29 and the first round is determined to have a high probability (see FIG. 11), the variable winning ball apparatus 20 The internal structure is set to a high probability state, and the specific region passing rate high probability signal is turned on within a predetermined period (for example, 5 [ms]) after the period before opening.
[0124]
FIG. 28 shows a case where the special winning ball detector 48 is not detected by the specific ball detector 48 when the continuous operation by the variable winning ball apparatus 20 is being executed (when the big winning game state), and the big hit gaming state ends ( It is a timing diagram for explaining the output state of the test signal in the case of so-called “puncture”. FIG. 28 shows the output state of the test signal when the big hit gaming state is terminated when the specific area passing rate is low probability. As shown in FIG. 28, in a certain round (rounds other than the final round), the effective period after the variable winning ball apparatus 20 performs a continuous large winning opening / closing operation a predetermined number of times (18 in this example). If the game ball is not detected by the specific ball detector 48 until the game ends, the big hit game state is completed. When the big hit gaming state is finished, the function signal of the specific area is turned off and the function signal of the start port is turned on. Further, when the big hit gaming state is finished, the accessory continuous operation device operating signal is turned off, and the special electric accessory operating signal is turned off.
[0125]
In this example, when the big hit gaming state ends, the internal structure of the variable winning ball apparatus 20 that has been in the low probability state is set in the normal probability state, and the specific area passing rate low probability signal in the on state is It is turned off within a predetermined period (for example, 5 [ms]) after the big hit gaming state ends.
[0126]
FIG. 29 shows a case where the special hit detector 48 does not detect a game ball and the jackpot game state ends when a continuous operation by the variable winning ball apparatus 20 is being executed (when it is a big hit game state) ( It is a timing diagram for explaining the output state of the test signal in the case of so-called “puncture”. FIG. 29 shows the output state of the test signal when the big hit gaming state is terminated when the specific area passing rate has a high probability. As shown in FIG. 29, in a certain round (rounds other than the final round), the effective period after the variable winning ball apparatus 20 performs the continuous opening / closing operation of the big prize opening a predetermined number of times (18 times in this example). If the game ball is not detected by the specific ball detector 48 until the game ends, the big hit game state is completed. When the big hit gaming state is finished, the function signal of the specific area is turned off and the function signal of the start port is turned on. Further, when the big hit gaming state is finished, the accessory continuous operation device operating signal is turned off, and the special electric accessory operating signal is turned off.
[0127]
In this example, when the big hit gaming state ends, the internal structure of the variable winning ball device 20 that has been in the high probability state is in the normal probability state, and the specific area passing rate high probability signal in the on state is It is turned off within a predetermined period (for example, 5 [ms]) after the big hit gaming state ends.
[0128]
FIG. 30 shows that approximately 10 game balls are detected by the winning ball detectors 25a and 25b during the round when a continuous operation by the variable winning ball apparatus 20 is being executed (when the game is a big hit gaming state). FIG. 10 is a timing diagram for explaining the output state of a test signal when a game ball is not detected by the specific ball detector 48 and the jackpot gaming state is ended (so-called “punk”). . FIG. 30 shows the output state of the test signal when the big hit gaming state is terminated when the specific area passing rate has a low probability. As shown in FIG. 30, in a certain round (rounds other than the final round), approximately 10 pieces of the winning ball detectors 25a and 25b are used during the continuous opening / closing operation of the big winning opening by the variable winning ball apparatus 20. If there is no detection of the game ball by the specific ball detector 48 before the effective period after the game ball is detected, the big hit gaming state is ended. When the big hit gaming state is finished, the function signal of the specific area is turned off and the function signal of the start port is turned on. Further, when the big hit gaming state is finished, the accessory continuous operation device operating signal is turned off, and the special electric accessory operating signal is turned off.
[0129]
In this example, when the big hit gaming state ends, the internal structure of the variable winning ball apparatus 20 that has been in the low probability state is set in the normal probability state, and the specific area passing rate low probability signal in the on state is It is turned off within a predetermined period (for example, 5 [ms]) after the big hit gaming state ends.
[0130]
FIG. 31 shows that approximately 10 game balls are detected by the winning ball detectors 25a and 25b during a round when a continuous operation by the variable winning ball device 20 is being executed (in the case of a big hit gaming state). FIG. 10 is a timing diagram for explaining the output state of a test signal when a game ball is not detected by the specific ball detector 48 and the jackpot gaming state is ended (so-called “punk”). . FIG. 31 shows the output state of the test signal when the big hit gaming state is terminated when the specific area passing rate has a high probability. As shown in FIG. 31, in a certain round (rounds other than the final round), approximately 10 pieces of the winning ball detectors 25a, 25b are used during the continuous opening / closing operation of the big winning opening by the variable winning ball apparatus 20. If there is no detection of the game ball by the specific ball detector 48 before the effective period after the game ball is detected, the big hit gaming state is ended. When the big hit gaming state is finished, the function signal of the specific area is turned off and the function signal of the start port is turned on. Further, when the big hit gaming state is finished, the accessory continuous operation device operating signal is turned off, and the special electric accessory operating signal is turned off.
[0131]
In this example, when the big hit gaming state ends, the internal structure of the variable winning ball device 20 that has been in the high probability state is in the normal probability state, and the specific area passing rate high probability signal in the on state is It is turned off within a predetermined period (for example, 5 [ms]) after the big hit gaming state ends.
[0132]
FIG. 32 shows that a predetermined number of times (18 in this example) of the variable winning ball apparatus 20 is released in the final round when the continuous operation by the variable winning ball apparatus 20 is being executed (in the case of a big hit gaming state). It is a timing diagram for explaining the output state of the test signal when the big hit gaming state is ended due to the end of the operation. FIG. 32 shows the output state of the test signal when the big hit gaming state is terminated when the specific area passing rate has a low probability. As shown in FIG. 32, in the final round, when the effective period after the predetermined number (18 times in this example) of releasing operation by the variable winning ball apparatus 20 ends, the big hit gaming state ends. When the big hit gaming state ends, the function signal at the start port is turned on. Further, when the big hit gaming state is finished, the accessory continuous operation device operating signal is turned off, and the special electric accessory operating signal is turned off. During the final round, the function signal of the specific area is in the off state, and the specific ball detector 48 does not detect the game ball.
[0133]
In this example, when the big hit gaming state ends, the internal structure of the variable winning ball apparatus 20 that has been in the low probability state is set in the normal probability state, and the specific area passing rate low probability signal in the on state is It is turned off within a predetermined period (for example, 5 [ms]) after the big hit gaming state ends.
[0134]
FIG. 33 shows a case where the variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened a predetermined number of times (18 times in this example) in the final round when a continuous operation by the variable winning ball apparatus 20 is being executed (in the case of a big hit gaming state). It is a timing diagram for explaining the output state of the test signal when the big hit gaming state is ended due to the end of the operation. FIG. 33 shows the output state of the test signal when the big hit gaming state is terminated when the specific area passing rate has a high probability. As shown in FIG. 33, in the final round, when the effective period after the opening operation of the predetermined number of times (18 in this example) by the variable winning ball apparatus 20 ends, the big hit gaming state ends. When the big hit gaming state ends, the function signal at the start port is turned on. Further, when the big hit gaming state is finished, the accessory continuous operation device operating signal is turned off, and the special electric accessory operating signal is turned off. During the final round, the function signal of the specific area is in the off state, and the specific ball detector 48 does not detect the game ball.
[0135]
In this example, when the big hit gaming state ends, the internal structure of the variable winning ball device 20 that has been in the high probability state is in the normal probability state, and the specific area passing rate high probability signal in the on state is It is turned off within a predetermined period (for example, 5 [ms]) after the big hit gaming state ends.
[0136]
FIG. 34 shows that when a continuous operation by the variable winning ball apparatus 20 is being executed (in the case of a big hit gaming state), approximately 10 gaming balls are detected by the winning ball detectors 25a and 25b in the final round. It is a timing diagram for explaining the output state of the test signal when the big hit gaming state ends due to the fact. FIG. 34 shows the output state of the test signal when the big hit gaming state is terminated when the specific area passing rate has a low probability. As shown in FIG. 34, in the final round, when the effective period after approximately 10 gaming balls are detected by the winning ball detectors 25a and 25b, the big hit gaming state is finished. When the big hit gaming state ends, the function signal at the start port is turned on. Further, when the big hit gaming state is finished, the accessory continuous operation device operating signal is turned off, and the special electric accessory operating signal is turned off. During the final round, the function signal of the specific area is in the off state, and the specific ball detector 48 does not detect the game ball.
[0137]
In this example, when the big hit gaming state ends, the internal structure of the variable winning ball apparatus 20 that has been in the low probability state is set in the normal probability state, and the specific area passing rate low probability signal in the on state is It is turned off within a predetermined period (for example, 5 [ms]) after the big hit gaming state ends.
[0138]
FIG. 35 shows that in the case where the continuous operation by the variable winning ball apparatus 20 is being executed (in the case of the big hit gaming state), approximately 10 gaming balls are detected by the winning ball detectors 25a and 25b in the final round. It is a timing diagram for explaining the output state of the test signal when the big hit gaming state ends due to the fact. FIG. 35 shows the output state of the test signal when the big hit gaming state is terminated when the specific area passing rate is high probability. As shown in FIG. 35, in the final round, when the effective period after approximately 10 gaming balls are detected by the winning ball detectors 25a and 25b, the big hit gaming state is finished. When the big hit gaming state ends, the function signal at the start port is turned on. Further, when the big hit gaming state is finished, the accessory continuous operation device operating signal is turned off, and the special electric accessory operating signal is turned off. During the final round, the function signal of the specific area is in the off state, and the specific ball detector 48 does not detect the game ball.
[0139]
In this example, when the big hit gaming state ends, the internal structure of the variable winning ball device 20 that has been in the high probability state is in the normal probability state, and the specific area passing rate high probability signal in the on state is It is turned off within a predetermined period (for example, 5 [ms]) after the big hit gaming state ends.
[0140]
FIG. 36 shows a test in the case where a game ball is detected by the specific ball detector 48 during the effective period when a continuous operation by the variable winning ball apparatus 20 is being executed (when the game is a big hit game state). It is a timing diagram for demonstrating the output state of a signal. FIG. 36 shows the output state of the test signal when the round continuation is determined by the detection of the game ball by the specific ball detector 48 when the specific area passing rate is low probability. As shown in FIG. 36, in a certain round (a round other than the final round that is in a low probability state, for example, the first round when the number of consecutive times is “1”), a variable prize is awarded. When a game ball is detected by the specific ball detector 48 during the effective period after the continuous opening / closing operation of the big prize opening by the ball device 20 is executed a predetermined number of times (18 times in this example), It is decided to play a round game. Further, when a game ball is detected by the specific ball detector 48, the function signal in the specific area is turned off and the pre-release period is started. Further, when the game ball is detected by the specific ball detector 48, the special electric accessory operating signal is turned off for a predetermined period (for example, 2 [ms] to 5 [ms]).
[0141]
When the pre-release period elapses, the function signal in the specific area is turned on, and the next round game is started. In this example, the on-state of the specific region pass rate low probability signal is also maintained in a new round that has been started (for example, the second round when the number of consecutive times is “1”; see FIG. 11).
[0142]
FIG. 37 shows a test in the case where the game ball is detected by the specific ball detector 48 during the effective period when the continuous operation by the variable winning ball apparatus 20 is being executed (when the game is in the big hit game state). It is a timing diagram for demonstrating the output state of a signal. FIG. 37 shows the output state of the test signal when the round continuation is determined by the detection of the game ball by the specific ball detector 48 when the specific area passing rate has a high probability. As shown in FIG. 37, in a certain round (a round other than the final round that is in a high probability state, for example, the first round in the case where the number of consecutive times is “5”), a variable prize is awarded. When a game ball is detected by the specific ball detector 48 during the effective period after the continuous opening / closing operation of the big prize opening by the ball device 20 is executed a predetermined number of times (18 times in this example), It is decided to play a round game. Further, when a game ball is detected by the specific ball detector 48, the function signal in the specific area is turned off and the pre-release period is started. Further, when the game ball is detected by the specific ball detector 48, the special electric accessory operating signal is turned off for a predetermined period (for example, 2 [ms] to 5 [ms]).
[0143]
When the pre-release period elapses, the function signal in the specific area is turned on, and the next round game is started. In this example, the ON state of the specific region pass rate high probability signal is also maintained in a new round that has been started (for example, the second round when the number of consecutive times is “5”; see FIG. 11).
[0144]
FIG. 38 shows a test in the case where a game ball is detected by the specific ball detector 48 during the effective period when a continuous operation by the variable winning ball device 20 is being executed (when the game is a big hit game state). It is a timing diagram for demonstrating the output state of a signal. FIG. 38 shows the output state of the test signal when the continuation of the round is determined by the detection of the game ball by the specific ball detector 48 when the specific area passing rate has a high probability. As shown in FIG. 38, in a certain round (rounds other than the final round, for example, the fourth round in the case where the number of consecutive times is “5”), continuous opening / closing of the big prize opening by the variable winning ball apparatus 20 is performed. If a game ball is detected by the specific ball detector 48 during the effective period after the operation is executed a predetermined number of times (18 times in this example), it is determined to perform the next round game. Further, when a game ball is detected by the specific ball detector 48, the function signal in the specific area is turned off and the pre-release period is started. Further, when the game ball is detected by the specific ball detector 48, the special electric accessory operating signal is turned off for a predetermined period (for example, 2 [ms] to 5 [ms]).
[0145]
When the pre-release period elapses, the function signal in the specific area is turned on, and the next round game is started. In this example, the internal structure of the variable winning ball apparatus 20 that has been in a high probability state in the previous round (for example, the fourth round when the number of consecutive times is “5”; see FIG. 11) is started. In a new round (for example, the fifth round when the number of consecutive times is “5”, see FIG. 11), the low probability state is set. Accordingly, within a predetermined period (for example, 5 [ms]) after the pre-opening period has elapsed, the specific area pass rate high probability signal is turned off and the specific area pass rate low probability signal is turned on. .
[0146]
FIG. 39 shows the case where the specific ball detector 48 performs the continuous operation by the variable winning ball device 20 when the continuous operation by the variable winning ball device 20 is being executed (in the case of the big hit gaming state). It is a timing diagram for demonstrating the output state of a test signal when a game ball is detected. FIG. 39 shows the output state of the test signal when the round continuation is determined by the detection of the game ball by the specific ball detector 48 when the specific area passing rate has a low probability. As shown in FIG. 39, in a certain round (rounds other than the final round, for example, the first round when the number of consecutive times is “1”), the variable winning ball apparatus 20 continuously opens and closes the big prize opening. If a game ball is detected by the specific ball detector 48 during the execution of the action, it is determined to perform the next round game. Further, when a game ball is detected by the specific ball detector 48, the function signal in the specific area is turned off and the pre-release period is started. Further, when the game ball is detected by the specific ball detector 48, the special electric accessory operating signal is turned off for a predetermined period (for example, 2 [ms] to 5 [ms]).
[0147]
When the pre-release period elapses, the function signal in the specific area is turned on, and the next round game is started. In this example, the on-state of the specific region pass rate low probability signal is also maintained in a new round that has been started (for example, the second round when the number of consecutive times is “1”; see FIG. 11).
[0148]
FIG. 40 shows the case where the specific ball detector 48 performs the continuous operation by the variable winning ball device 20 when the continuous operation by the variable winning ball device 20 is being executed (in the case of the big hit gaming state). It is a timing diagram for demonstrating the output state of a test signal when a game ball is detected. FIG. 40 shows the output state of the test signal when the round continuation is determined by the detection of the game ball by the specific ball detector 48 when the specific area passing rate has a high probability. As shown in FIG. 40, in a certain round (rounds other than the final round, for example, the first round when the number of consecutive times is “5”), the variable winning ball apparatus 20 continuously opens and closes the big prize opening. If a game ball is detected by the specific ball detector 48 during the execution of the action, it is determined to perform the next round game. Further, when a game ball is detected by the specific ball detector 48, the function signal in the specific area is turned off and the pre-release period is started. Further, when the game ball is detected by the specific ball detector 48, the special electric accessory operating signal is turned off for a predetermined period (for example, 2 [ms] to 5 [ms]).
[0149]
When the pre-release period elapses, the function signal in the specific area is turned on, and the next round game is started. In this example, the ON state of the specific region pass rate high probability signal is also maintained in a new round that has been started (for example, the second round when the number of consecutive times is “5”; see FIG. 11).
[0150]
FIG. 41 shows a case where the specific ball detector 48 performs the continuous operation by the variable winning ball device 20 when the continuous operation by the variable winning ball device 20 is being executed (when the game is in the big hit gaming state). It is a timing diagram for demonstrating the output state of a test signal when a game ball is detected. FIG. 41 shows the output state of the test signal when the round continuation is determined by the detection of the game ball by the specific ball detector 48 when the specific area passing rate has a high probability. As shown in FIG. 41, in a certain round (rounds other than the final round. For example, the fourth round in the case where the number of consecutive times is “5”), the variable winning ball device 20 continuously opens and closes the big prize opening. If a game ball is detected by the specific ball detector 48 during the execution of the action, it is determined to perform the next round game. Further, when a game ball is detected by the specific ball detector 48, the function signal in the specific area is turned off and the pre-release period is started. Further, when the game ball is detected by the specific ball detector 48, the special electric accessory operating signal is turned off for a predetermined period (for example, 2 [ms] to 5 [ms]).
[0151]
When the pre-release period elapses, the function signal in the specific area is turned on, and the next round game is started. In this example, the internal structure of the variable winning ball apparatus 20 that has been in a high probability state in the previous round (for example, the fourth round when the number of consecutive times is “5”; see FIG. 11) is started. In a new round (for example, the fifth round when the number of consecutive times is “5”, see FIG. 11), the low probability state is set. Accordingly, within a predetermined period (for example, 5 [ms]) after the pre-opening period has elapsed, the specific area pass rate high probability signal is turned off and the specific area pass rate low probability signal is turned on. .
[0152]
As described above, the condition determining means (for example, the CPU 56) for determining the round to be controlled to the low probability round based on the entry of the game medium into the specific area that triggers the occurrence of the specific gaming state, and variable display A variable display for deriving the round determination result by the condition determination means as a display result after the operation is performed (for example, the continuous count display 29), and variable display execution indicating whether or not the variable display is in variable display Information (for example, moving image changing signal), display result derivation information (for example, moving image determination signal) indicating that the display result has been derived, and display result type information (for example, moving image data bit5 to bit0) indicating the type of display result ) Are respectively provided with display information output control means (for example, display control CPU 101) for performing control for output to the outside of the gaming machine. There is an effect that the information relating to de game can be accurately collected outside.
[0153]
In addition, as described above, the internal structure is changed by changing the operation direction of the movable member (rotating drum 36) (forward rotation or reverse rotation) to control the high probability round or the low probability round. Since it is configured to be possible, it is possible to realize a high probability round or a low probability round only by providing one member (the rotating drum 36). In the low-probability round (for example, the final round (15 rounds in this example)), for example, control is performed to reverse the rotation direction of the rotary drum 36. When the operation direction of the rotary drum 36 is changed, even if the game ball is attracted to the central permanent magnet 39b, the game ball is not sent to the specific receiving port 42. Therefore, in the final round, there is no possibility that the specific ball detector 48 detects the game ball, and the player misunderstands that in the final round, the game ball won the specific receiving port 46 and the continuation right was generated again. There is no possibility. In this way, if the game ball is not sent to the specific receiving port 42 by rotating the rotary drum 36 in the reverse direction, the other movable members (movable members 43a, 43b, etc.) are in any operating state. However, it is possible to make a round in which the game ball is difficult to flow into the specific area.
[0154]
Also, as described above, it is a high probability round (for example, specified by the state of a specific region pass rate high probability state signal) or a low probability round (for example, a specific region pass rate low probability state signal) Since it is configured to include a round state information output control means (for example, the CPU 56) for performing control for outputting to the outside of the gaming machine, the round control state (high probability round, Information about whether or not it is a low-probability round. Therefore, there is an effect that information related to the round game of the second type pachinko gaming machine can be accurately collected outside.
[0155]
In addition, as described above, the round state information output control means indicates information indicating whether or not the round is a high probability round (for example, a specific region pass rate high probability state signal) and indicates whether or not the round probability information output control means is a low probability round. Since the information (for example, the specific region pass rate low probability state signal) is configured to be output separately, the control state of the round (high probability round or low Whether it is a probability round or neither.
[0156]
In addition, as described above, the round state information output control means (game control means) determines whether the probability that a game medium enters a specific area is high or low in the specific game state. Whether the state is in the state, continuously output during the period of the state (depending on whether the high probability round or the low probability round, a specific region pass rate high probability state signal or a specific region pass rate low probability state signal is continued Therefore, the control state of the round (whether it is a high probability round, a low probability round, or neither) can be grasped in real time.
[0157]
In addition, as described above, the game control means for controlling the progress of the game, and the display control means for controlling the variable display device according to the control signal from the game control means, the display information output means displays Since it is comprised so that it may be contained in a control means, the display control of a variable display apparatus (continuation number display device 29) is performed by a display control means, and the control burden of a game control means can be eased.
[0158]
Further, as described above, the display result type information indicating the type of display result is configured to output information (for example, moving image data bit 5 to bit 0) according to the control signal (display control command) from the game control means. Therefore, information relating to the display state can be accurately collected outside.
[0159]
As described above, the gaming machine of this embodiment has a plurality of movable members whose state can be changed so that the game ball does not easily flow into the specific receiving port 42. Any one of the movable members plays a game at the specific entrance 42 in a round after the number of continuous rounds determined by the condition determining means (for example, a round after 5 rounds when 5 rounds are determined as continuous rounds). The state changes to make it difficult for the sphere to enter. In each round after the round determined by the condition determining means, the movable member changes its state so that it is difficult for the game ball to flow into the specific receiving port 42. It can be said that the round in which the movable member changes its state is determined so as to be difficult. In other words, the variable indicator (continuation count indicator 29) first performs a round (for example, five rounds) in which the movable member changes its state so that it is difficult for the game ball to flow into the specific receiving port 42 determined by the condition determining means. Inform.
[0160]
In the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment, it is possible to prevent the winning of the game ball to the specific receiving port 42 by blocking the front of the specific receiving port 42 by the movable members 43a and 43b, Although it is possible to make it difficult for the game ball to flow into the specific receiving port 42 by changing the operation direction, the control of a plurality of movable members (the movable members 43a and 43b and the rotary drum 36) can be controlled depending on the situation. Depending on the case, it may be switched and executed, or may be used in combination. For example, the movable member is selectively used based on the determination result of the condition determining means (the round in which the movable member changes state so that the game ball does not easily flow into the specific receiving port 42) (for example, the rotating drum 36 in the final round). Can be used). As described above, when the movable member is selectively used based on the determination result of the condition determining means (game control means), a high probability round or a low probability round is realized by operating a plurality of movable members. Can improve the interest of the game.
[0161]
In addition, unlike the gaming machine in the above-described embodiment, when it is made difficult for a game ball to flow into the specific receiving port 42 by not blocking the front of the specific receiving port 42 by the movable members 43a and 43b. In this case, there is a possibility that a winning at the specific receiving entrance 42 will occur. Therefore, in order to ensure that the specific game state can be ended, the game control means determines that the specific game state has reached the number of continuation rounds determined by the condition determination means or the specific entrance 42. When the movable member has reached a round where the state of the movable member changes so that it is difficult for the game ball to flow in, the detection signal of the specific ball detector 48 may be ignored. That is, the game control means may include invalidation means for invalidating detection by the specific detection means when the number of rounds as the determination result has been reached.
[0162]
When the number of continuation rounds determined by the condition determining means as described above is reached, when the detection signal of the specific ball detector 48 is ignored in that round, until the continuation round determined by the condition determining means Since the specific gaming state always ends, the condition determining means determines the final round. Also, as described above, when the number of rounds as the determination result of the condition determining means is reached, in the case where the detection by the specific detecting means is invalidated, the game control means as a test signal in the final round The test signal terminal 72 outputs a “maximum continuous number limit signal” which is turned on when detection by the specific detection means is disabled and is turned off when detection by the specific detection means is enabled. It is good also as a structure. In this case, for example, in FIG. 12 described above, a “maximum continuous number limit signal” may be assigned instead of the function signal in the specific area. The “maximum continuous number limit signal” is a signal created by software.
[0163]
Here, regarding the output state of the test signal when the detection by the specific detection unit is invalidated when the number of rounds as the determination result of the condition determining unit is reached, and the “maximum continuous number limit signal” is used as the test signal This will be described with reference to the drawings.
[0164]
FIG. 42 shows that when the continuous operation by the variable winning ball apparatus 20 is executed (in the case of the big hit game state), the final round is started by the detection of the game ball by the specific ball detector 48, and the final round ( In this example, the predetermined number of continuation rounds determined by the condition determining means (for example, when 5 rounds are determined as continuation rounds, the 5th round is the final round). It is a timing diagram for explaining the output state of the test signal when the big hit gaming state is ended by completing the number of opening operations (18 times in this example). As shown in FIG. 42, when the game ball is detected by the specific ball detector 48 after the end of the previous round of the last round, the period before opening is started and the special electric accessory is operating. The signal is turned off for a predetermined period (for example, 2 [ms] to 5 [ms]). In addition, the maximum continuous number limit signal is turned on at the falling timing of the specific area passing signal. When the pre-release period elapses, the final round is started, and when the effective period after the predetermined number of opening operations (18 times in this example) by the variable winning ball apparatus 20 ends, the big hit gaming state ends. When the big hit gaming state ends, the maximum continuous number limit signal is turned off and the function signal of the start port is turned on. Therefore, during the final round, the detection of the game ball by the specific ball detector 48 is invalidated. Further, when the big hit gaming state is finished, the accessory continuous operation device operating signal is turned off, and the special electric accessory operating signal is turned off.
[0165]
FIG. 43 shows a case where a continuous operation by the variable winning ball apparatus 20 is being executed (in the case of a big hit game state), the final round is started by the detection of the game ball by the specific ball detector 48. In this example, the number of continuation rounds determined by the condition determining means (for example, when 5 rounds are determined as continuation rounds, the fifth round is the final round). It is a timing diagram for demonstrating the output state of a test signal in case a big hit game state is complete | finished by having detected with the winning ball detectors 25a and 25b. As shown in FIG. 43, when the game ball is detected by the specific ball detector 48 after the end of the previous round of the last round, the period before opening is started and the special electric accessory is operating. The signal is turned off for a predetermined period (for example, 2 [ms] to 5 [ms]). In addition, the maximum continuous number limit signal is turned on at the falling timing of the specific area passing signal. When the pre-release period elapses, the final round is started, and when the effective period after approximately 10 game balls are detected by the winning ball detectors 25a and 25b, the big hit gaming state is terminated. When the big hit gaming state ends, the maximum continuous number limit signal is turned off and the function signal of the start port is turned on. Therefore, during the final round, the detection of the game ball by the specific ball detector 48 is invalidated. Further, when the big hit gaming state is finished, the accessory continuous operation device operating signal is turned off, and the special electric accessory operating signal is turned off.
[0166]
Note that, unlike the function signal in the specific area described above, the maximum continuous number limit signal is always turned off except during the final round as shown in FIGS. Therefore, in this example, the detection of the game ball by the specific ball detector 48 is always effective except during the final round. Further, test signals other than the maximum continuous number limit signal are similarly output in the gaming state shown in FIGS.
[0167]
As described above, after performing variable display with condition determining means (for example, CPU 56) for determining the maximum number of continuations of a round based on the entry of a game medium into a specific area that triggers the occurrence of a specific game state And a variable display for deriving the determination result of the maximum number of continuous times by the condition determining means as a display result (for example, the continuous number of times display 29), and variable display execution information indicating whether or not the variable display is in variable display ( For example, a moving image changing signal), display result derivation information (for example, a moving image determination signal) indicating that a display result has been derived, and display result type information (for example, moving image data bit5 to bit0) indicating the type of display result. , Each of which is provided with display information output control means (for example, display control CPU 101) for performing control for output to the outside of the gaming machine. There is an effect that it is possible to accurately collect information relating to round game of Nko game machine outside.
[0168]
In the above-described embodiment, invalidation means (game control means) for invalidating detection by the specific detection means (specific ball detector 48) when the number of rounds as the determination result is reached is provided. Therefore, the specific gaming state can be terminated more reliably.
[0169]
Further, in the above-described embodiment, the specific detection unit that performs control for outputting the specific detection unit state information (for example, the maximum continuous number limit signal) indicating whether detection by the specific detection unit is valid or invalid to the outside of the gaming machine. Since the state information output control means (for example, the CPU 56) is provided, whether or not the detection of the game ball by the specific ball detector 48 is enabled (whether or not the CPU 56 performs control to allow the round to be continued). Information about can be collected.
[0170]
In each of the above-described embodiments, the detection of the specific ball detector 48 is invalidated by ignoring the detection signal of the specific ball detector 48. For example, the detection by the specific ball detector 48 is impossible. The detection of the specific ball detector 48 may be invalidated by providing a lid so that the game ball is not guided to the specific ball detector 48 and making the physical ball undetectable. Good.
[0171]
In each embodiment described above, the condition determining unit is configured to determine the number of continuation rounds that is the first round that is a low probability round and the maximum number of continuations of the round. It is good also as a structure which determines the round made into a probability round. In this case, a plurality of probability state tables in which a high probability round and a low probability round are respectively assigned in advance to a predetermined round are provided, and the condition determining means selects one round probability table from the plurality of probability state tables. By selecting, it is sufficient to determine a round that is regarded as a low probability round.
[0172]
FIG. 44 is an explanatory diagram of an example of the configuration of the probability state table. In FIG. 44, “low” indicates that the round is a low-probability round in which continuation rights are unlikely to occur until the end of the round, and “high” indicates a high probability that continuation rights are likely to occur until the end of the round. Indicates a round. As shown in FIG. 44, when the probability state table 1 is selected by the condition determining means, a low-probability round in which continuation rights are unlikely to occur and a high-probability round in which continuation rights are likely to occur alternately Executed. When the probability state table 2 is selected, a high probability round is performed up to the fourth round, and a low probability round and a high probability round are alternately executed after the fifth round. Further, when the probability state table 3 is selected, the round is a high-probability round in which a continuation right is likely to occur until the 11th round, and the high-probability round and the low-probability round are alternately executed after the 12th round.
[0173]
In this example, the variable display device 29 displays “1” when the probability state table 1 is selected by the condition determining means, and displays “3” when the probability state table 2 is selected. Then, when the probability state table 3 is selected, “7” is displayed to notify the player which round is the low probability round. For example, by displaying “1” on the variable display device 29, it is notified that 1, 2, 5, 6, 9, 10, 13, and 14 rounds are low probability rounds.
[0174]
Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, the variable display device 29 is notified that the variable display device 29 is performing variable display by the moving image changing signal, and the fixed display is performed by the moving image determination signal, and the moving image data bit5 to bit0. However, it is also possible to output information indicating the process of variable display to notify what variable display is being made. The information indicating the process of variable display includes, for example, information such as information indicating a variable display period, information indicating each identification information displayed during variable display, or information indicating a mode of variable display effect. In addition, what is necessary is just to make it output a signal which changes with the difference in an aspect, when outputting the information which shows the aspect of a variable display effect. For example, different signals may be output in a case where variable display is performed by scroll display and in a case where variable display is performed by reversing the display after the identification information passes by scroll display.
[0175]
In each of the above-described embodiments, a signal indicating error information such as missing control commands may be output as a test signal.
[0176]
In each of the above-described embodiments, the variable display devices 28 and 29 may be configured by various display devices such as an LCD, a dot matrix display device, or a 7-segment LED. Various information may be notified by lighting. In addition, it is good also as a structure which does not alert | report to the player the information about a continuation round.
[0177]
The notification timing of the continuation round by the continuation number display 29 is not limited to before the start of the big hit game, and may be another timing such as after the end of the predetermined round. Moreover, you may make it alert | report the information about whether a round continues for every round.
[0178]
Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, the internal structure of the variable winning ball apparatus 20 is configured to be provided with two types of high probability state and low probability state (excluding the normal state), but three or more types are prepared. You may do it.
[0179]
In the above-described embodiment, the display control means outputs information related to display (for example, moving image changing signal, moving image determination signal, moving image data bits 5 to 0), and other information is output from the game control means. Although it was set as the structure, it is good also as a structure which a game control means outputs all the information. In this case, the variable display device 29 may be controlled by the game control means.
[0180]
In each of the above-described embodiments, in the specific game state, the state of the internal structure is the state in which the game medium is likely to flow into the specific area or is difficult to flow into the specific area. It is configured to output continuously during a certain period, for example, in each state (for example, at the beginning of the round) in which state (specific area passing rate low probability state signal, specified area passing rate high probability) Status signal) may be output. Further, when the state of the internal structure changes, a signal indicating which state has been reached (a specific region pass rate low probability state signal, a specific region pass rate high probability state signal) may be output.
[0181]
Although not particularly mentioned in each of the above-described embodiments, when the next round game is performed while the high probability state or the low probability state is maintained, the state is either the high probability state or the low probability state between the rounds. The test signal (specific area passing rate low probability state signal or specific area passing rate high probability state signal) is continuously output. That is, in each of the above-described embodiments, the round state information output control means (game control means) is in a specific game state, which state is high probability state or low probability state, It is configured to continuously output during the period of the state and during the round in which the state continues.
[0182]
In the embodiment described above, the “specific game state” means a state that is advantageous for a player who is given a predetermined game value. Specifically, the “specific game state” is, for example, a state in which the state of the variable winning ball apparatus is more advantageous (meaning that it is more advantageous than the starting operation state) for a player who is likely to win a hit ball (a big hit game) State), a state where a right to become more advantageous to the player is generated, a state where conditions for paying out premium game media are easily established, and the like, a state where predetermined game values are given.
[0183]
In each of the above-described embodiments, the “high probability round” is “a round in which game media are likely to flow into a specific area”. Specifically, during the round (until the round ends) The probability that a game medium is detected by the specific detection means is high (for example, a probability that is not 100% but quite high), and thus means a round that is easy to continue. In addition, the “low probability round” is “a round in which the game medium is difficult to flow into a specific area”, and specifically, it is specifically detected during the round (until the round ends). Since the probability that a game medium is detected by the means is low (for example, the probability is not low but 0%), this means a round that is difficult to continue. Therefore, even if there is a period during which a game medium is difficult to flow into a specific area in a certain round, the game medium flows into the specific area with a high probability when viewed as a whole round. In that case, the round will be a “high probability round”.
[0184]
For example, in a round, when control is performed to repeat a state where the game medium is likely to flow into the specific area and a state where it is difficult to flow in due to a change in the state of the movable member, the game medium is likely to flow into the specific area. Rounds with a controlled total period that is relatively long compared to other rounds are referred to as “high probability rounds”, and conversely, the total period that is controlled so that game media can easily flow into a specific area is different from other rounds. A relatively short round may be referred to as a “low probability round”.
[0185]
In addition, for example, in each round, when the game medium is likely to flow into the specific area between the start of the round and the elapse of a predetermined period, the game medium easily flows into the specific area. A period in which a predetermined period controlled by a state is relatively long compared to other rounds is referred to as a “high probability round”, and conversely, a predetermined period in which a game medium is likely to flow into a specific area is A relatively short round compared to the round may be referred to as a “low probability round”.
[0186]
Furthermore, for example, the pattern of change in the state of the movable member executed in each round (change pattern of the internal structure of the variable winning device from the start to the end of the round. Including the case where the movable member is stopped at a predetermined position. .) For each of them, for example, whether or not the game medium flows into the specific area before the round is finished, for example, a plurality of times, and based on the result of the trial (for example, an average value of the plurality of times), You may make it determine whether each round in which a state change is performed in a pattern is a "high probability round" or a "low probability round". In this case, when the trial result in the round in which the state is changed in a certain pattern indicates that the game medium has flowed into the specific area at a rate exceeding 90%, for example, until the round ends. The round in which the state change is executed in the pattern may be a “high probability round”. In addition, when the trial result in the round in which the state change is performed in another certain pattern indicates that the round has ended without the game medium flowing into the specific area at a rate exceeding 90%, for example, A round in which the state change is executed in the pattern may be a “low probability round”.
[0187]
In the above-described embodiment, the example in which all the rounds in the specific gaming state are high-probability rounds has been described (see FIG. 11). However, all the rounds may be low-probability rounds. Of course, it is also good. In the final round, the next round does not continue. For this reason, when the final round is a high probability round, the internal structure of the variable winning ball apparatus 20 is in a state where the game medium easily passes through the specific area. It is set as the structure which is not detected, or it is comprised so that the detection by the specific ball | bowl detector 48 may be disregarded.
[0188]
Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, the high probability round and the low probability round have been described. However, a plurality of types of high probability rounds may be provided, and a plurality of types of low probability rounds may be provided. In this case, for example, a plurality of types may be provided depending on a difference in operation of the movable member, or a plurality of types may be provided depending on a difference in the probability of continuing the round. More specifically, as a result of trials for each of the movable members that operate when the round game is executed and the contents of the operations are different, a round in which the probability of continuing the round exceeds 50% is defined as a high probability round, and 50% Multiple rounds such as high probability round with 70%, high probability round with 80%, and high probability round with 90%, with rounds that continue only with the following probabilities as low probability rounds The high probability round may be provided (the same applies to the low probability round). Moreover, even if the probability of continuing a round is the same, a plurality of types of high-probability rounds and low-probability rounds that have different movable members that operate when a round game is executed and the content of the operations may be provided.
[0196]
【Effect of the invention】
According to the first aspect of the present invention, the gaming machine is controlled to the variable winning device control means for controlling the variable winning device to the first state and the second state, and the game to the specific area that triggers the occurrence of the specific gaming state. A condition determining means for determining the maximum number of continuations of the round based on the entry of the medium, and a game medium in a specific area when the variable winning device control means controls the variable winning device to the first state in the starting mode. The variable display that starts variable display when entering, and after the variable display is performed, derives the determination result of the maximum continuation number by the condition determining means as the display result, and for outputting predetermined information outside the gaming machine Display information output control means for controlling the display, and the display information output control means is configured such that when the variable winning device control means controls the variable winning device to the first state in the starting mode, the game medium is specified. In the area Variable information indicating that the specific gaming state is controlled from the time of entering to the time when the specific gaming state is ended is output, and that the variable display is variably displayed during variable display Output the display execution information, stop the output of the variable display execution information when the variable display is completed, and derive the display result indicating that the display result is derived when the output of the variable display execution information is stopped Output the display result type information indicating the type of information and display result, After the game media passes through the starting area, The variable winning device control means controls the variable winning device to the first state in a specific manner. each round From the start of the variable winning device to the end of the round The variable winning device operating period information is output, and the variable winning device control means stops the output of the display result derivation information and the display result type information, and then controls the variable winning device according to the specific mode to the first state. Since it starts, it has the effect that the information regarding a round game can be correctly collected outside.
[0197]
Claim 2 In the described invention, the configuration is provided with the invalidating means for invalidating the detection by the specific detection means when the maximum number of rounds as the determination result of the condition determination means is reached, so that the specific determination can be performed more reliably. The gaming state can be terminated.
[0198]
Claim 3 In the described invention, the specific detection means state information output control means for performing control for outputting the specific detection means state information indicating whether the detection by the specific detection means is valid or invalid to the outside of the gaming machine is provided. Therefore, it is possible to collect information regarding whether or not the control that allows the continuation of the round is performed.
[0199]
Claim 4 In the described invention, the game control means for controlling the progress of the game, and the display control means for controlling the variable display in response to the control signal from the game control means, the display information output means is the display control means. Therefore, the control burden on the game control means can be reduced.
[0200]
Claim 5 In the described invention, the display result type information indicating the type of the display result is configured to output information corresponding to the control signal from the game control means. Can be collected.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a front view showing a configuration of a gaming board of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a front view showing a variable winning ball apparatus.
FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing various components of the variable winning ball apparatus.
FIG. 4 is a front view showing the variable winning ball apparatus when the internal structure state is such that a game ball is likely to win a specific area.
FIG. 5 is a front view showing the variable winning ball apparatus when the game ball is in an internal structure state in which it is difficult to win in a specific area.
FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing an example of a circuit configuration in the game control board.
FIG. 7 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a circuit configuration in a display control board.
FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing portions related to test signal output of the main board and the display control board.
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by a CPU on the main board.
FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a 2 ms timer interrupt process.
FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of setting a specific area passing rate for each determined number of continuous rounds.
FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of test signal arrangement of test signal terminals on the main board;
FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a test signal arrangement of test signal terminals on a main board.
FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a test signal arrangement of test signal terminals of a display control board.
FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a test signal arrangement example of a test signal terminal of the display control board;
FIG. 16 is a timing chart showing an output state of a test signal.
FIG. 17 is a timing chart showing an output state of a test signal.
FIG. 18 is a timing chart showing an output state of a test signal.
FIG. 19 is a timing chart showing an output state of a test signal.
FIG. 20 is a timing chart showing an output state of a test signal.
FIG. 21 is a timing chart showing an output state of a test signal.
FIG. 22 is a timing chart showing an output state of a test signal.
FIG. 23 is a timing chart showing an output state of a test signal.
FIG. 24 is a timing chart showing an output state of a test signal.
FIG. 25 is a timing chart showing an output state of a test signal.
FIG. 26 is a timing chart showing an output state of a test signal.
FIG. 27 is a timing chart showing an output state of a test signal.
FIG. 28 is a timing chart showing an output state of a test signal.
FIG. 29 is a timing chart showing an output state of a test signal.
FIG. 30 is a timing chart showing an output state of a test signal.
FIG. 31 is a timing chart showing an output state of a test signal.
FIG. 32 is a timing chart showing an output state of a test signal.
FIG. 33 is a timing chart showing an output state of a test signal.
FIG. 34 is a timing chart showing an output state of a test signal.
FIG. 35 is a timing chart showing an output state of a test signal.
FIG. 36 is a timing chart showing an output state of a test signal.
FIG. 37 is a timing chart showing an output state of a test signal.
FIG. 38 is a timing chart showing an output state of a test signal.
FIG. 39 is a timing chart showing a test signal output state;
FIG. 40 is a timing chart showing an output state of a test signal.
FIG. 41 is a timing chart showing an output state of a test signal.
FIG. 42 is a timing chart showing an output state of a test signal in another embodiment.
FIG. 43 is a timing chart showing an output state of a test signal in another embodiment.
FIG. 44 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of setting a specific area passing rate for each probability state table;
[Explanation of symbols]
1 Game board
3 game areas
4a to 4c starting prize opening
5a-5c Starting ball detector
20 Variable winning ball equipment
23a, 23b Opening and closing piece
28 Winning number display (variable display device)
29 Number of times of continuous display
34 Opening and closing plate
36 Rotating drum
42 specific entrance
48 Specific ball detector
51 Game control board (main board)
80 Display control board

Claims (5)

A variable winning device capable of changing between a first state in which a game medium launched in the game area is easy to win and a second state in which no winning is difficult or difficult to win;
The variable winning device is controlled to the first state in a predetermined starting manner based on the passage of the gaming medium through the starting area provided in the gaming area, and there are a plurality of gaming media that have won the variable winning apparatus. A specific game in which a round in which the variable winning device is controlled to the first state can be executed a predetermined upper limit number of times in a specific mode that is more advantageous to the player than the start mode based on entering a specific area of the area In gaming machines where conditions occur,
Variable winning device control means for controlling the variable winning device in a first state and a second state;
Condition determining means for determining the maximum number of continuations of a round based on the entry of the game medium into the specific area that triggers the occurrence of the specific game state;
When the variable winning device control means controls the variable winning device to the first state in the starting mode, the variable display is started when the game medium enters the specific area, and the variable display is performed. After that, a variable indicator for deriving the determination result of the maximum number of continuations by the condition determining means as a display result,
Display information output control means for performing control for outputting predetermined information to the outside of the gaming machine,
The display information output control means includes
In the case where the variable winning device control means controls the variable winning device to the first state in the starting mode, the game medium enters the specific area until the specific game state ends. Outputs information on the specific gaming state indicating that it is controlled to the specific gaming state,
Outputs variable display execution information indicating that the variable display is in variable display during variable display, and stops output of the variable display execution information when the variable display ends,
Outputting display result derivation information indicating that the display result has been derived by stopping the output of the variable display execution information and display result type information indicating the type of the display result;
After the game medium passes through the start area, the variable winning device control means controls the variable winning device to the first state in the specific mode in each round . Output the operation period information of the variable winning device until time ,
The variable winning device control means starts the control of the variable winning device according to the specific mode to the first state after stopping the output of the display result derivation information and the display result type information. To play. Specific detection means for detecting that a game medium has entered a specific area;
The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising: an invalidating unit that invalidates detection by the specific detection unit when a maximum number of rounds as a determination result of the condition determination unit is reached. The gaming machine according to claim 2, further comprising specific detection means state information output control means for performing control for outputting specific detection means state information indicating whether detection by the specific detection means is valid or invalid to the outside of the gaming machine. Game control means for controlling the progress of the game;
In accordance with a control signal from the game control means, comprising a display control means for controlling a variable display,
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein display information output means is included in the display control means. The gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein information according to a control signal from the game control means is output as display result type information indicating a type of display result.

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