JP6026301B2 - Data display - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a data display that displays information based on game information of a pachinko gaming machine that allows a player to play a predetermined game.

  As a gaming machine, a game ball is launched into a game area by a launching device, and when a game ball wins a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a predetermined prize value is given to a player. There is something. The winning value means that a winning ball is paid out or a score or a prize is given in accordance with the winning of a game ball in the winning area. As such a gaming machine, a first variable display unit that starts variable display of identification information based on establishment of a first start condition such as winning of a game ball in the first start area and derives and displays a display result; Some include a second variable display unit that starts variable display of identification information based on the establishment of a second start condition such as winning a game ball in the second start area and derives and displays a display result. For example, in Patent Document 1 and Patent Document 2, when the variable display result is derived and displayed by the first variable display unit, the first symbol confirmation signal is output, and the variable display result is derived and displayed by the second variable display unit. A gaming machine that externally outputs a second symbol confirmation signal when the game is played is disclosed. As an information management apparatus corresponding to such a gaming machine, for example, Patent Document 1 discloses an information management apparatus that counts a winning ratio between a first start area and a second start area. Patent Document 2 discloses a call lamp device that counts the number of executions of variable display by a first variable display unit and the number of executions of variable display by a second variable display unit.

  As such a gaming machine, as shown in Patent Document 3, the received game balls are placed in a predetermined order in the first start area and the second start area (for example, alternately in the first start area and the second start area). ) Some have a sorting device that sorts.

Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2005-323980 (paragraph 0174, FIG. 12) JP 2005-328930 A (paragraph 0113, FIG. 5) JP 2010-104564 A (paragraph 0044-0053, paragraph 0097-0100, FIG. 3-5, FIG. 10)

  In the gaming machine having the above sorter, the game balls are distributed to the first start area and the second start area in a predetermined order by appropriately operating the sort apparatus, and as a result, the first start The condition and the second start condition are satisfied in a predetermined order. However, an abnormality that the first start condition and the second start condition are not satisfied in the predetermined order occurs due to a malfunction or fraud of the sorting device. However, there was a problem that the abnormality could not be notified to the administrator.

  The present invention has been made based on such a background, and an object of the present invention is to provide a first data display for displaying information based on game information of a gaming machine having the above sorter. This is to enable the administrator to be notified of an abnormality in which the start condition and the second start condition are not satisfied in a predetermined order.

  The present invention adopts the following means in order to solve the above problems. The reference numerals used in the description of the best mode for carrying out the invention and the drawings to be described later are appended in parentheses for reference, but the constituent elements of the present invention are not limited to the appended description.

First, the invention according to means 1
A first variable display section for starting the variable display of the identification information (first special symbol) based on the establishment of the first start condition (winning of the game ball to the first start winning opening 13a) and deriving and displaying the display result ( The variable display of the identification information (second special symbol) is started based on the establishment of the first special symbol indicator 8a) and the second start condition (winning of the game ball to the second start winning port 13b), and the display result A second variable display section (second special symbol display 8b) for deriving and displaying, a first start area (first start winning opening 13a) in which the first start condition is satisfied when the game ball wins, and a game ball Is provided in a common area through which a game ball winning in any of the second start areas (second start prize opening 13b) in which the second start condition is satisfied when winning is won, and the received game balls are set in the first start Distribution in a predetermined order between the area and the second starting area (Distributing device 90 that alternately distributes the received game balls to the first starting winning port 13a and the second starting winning port 13b) and game balls that do not pass through the distributing device when open control can be won There is a variable winning device in which either the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied when the game ball wins (the game ball launched into the right game area when winning control is possible) And a variable winning ball device 15) in which the gaming ball wins at the corresponding second starting winning opening 13b whenever a winning game ball wins, the first starting condition and the second starting condition In accordance with the establishment order, the variable display of the identification information by the first variable display unit and the variable display of the identification information by the second variable display unit are executed (variable display is executed according to the storage order in the reserved specific area), An identification signal (a first start port passage signal and a second start port passage signal, a first symbol determination signal, and a second symbol) that can determine whether the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied. A game machine (pachinko) that outputs an output of an advantageous state signal (time-short signal) indicating that the variable winning device is in an advantageous state (high base state) with an increased rate of open control. A data display (calling lamp device 2200) for displaying information based on gaming information of the gaming machine 1),
The establishment order determination means (S445A in FIG. 15, S447B in FIG. 16, S447B in FIG. 16, FIG. 24) determines whether or not the establishment order of the first start condition and the second start condition is different from the predetermined order based on the identification signal. MPU 2279) that executes the determination processing of S435A of FIG. 25 and S437B of FIG.
In a period other than the period in which it is determined to be in the advantageous state based on the advantageous state signal, an abnormality notification means (not shown in FIG. 16) that performs abnormality notification based on the determination that the establishment order is different from the predetermined order. MPU 2279 for executing the processing of S448B and S438B of FIG.
It is characterized by providing.
According to this, when the establishment order of the first start condition and the second start condition is different from the predetermined order, the abnormality notification is performed, so that the possibility of the abnormality or fraud of the sorting device can be grasped and appropriate countermeasures can be taken. It becomes possible to do.

The invention according to means 2
A first variable display section for starting the variable display of the identification information (first special symbol) based on the establishment of the first start condition (winning of the game ball to the first start winning opening 13a) and deriving and displaying the display result ( The variable display of the identification information (second special symbol) is started based on the establishment of the first special symbol indicator 8a) and the second start condition (winning of the game ball to the second start winning port 13b), and the display result A second variable display section (second special symbol display 8b) for deriving and displaying, a first start area (first start winning opening 13a) in which the first start condition is satisfied when the game ball wins, and a game ball Is provided in a common area through which a game ball winning in any of the second start areas (second start prize opening 13b) in which the second start condition is satisfied when winning is won, and the received game balls are set in the first start Distribution in a predetermined order between the area and the second starting area (Distributing device 90 that alternately distributes the received game balls to the first starting winning port 13a and the second starting winning port 13b) and game balls that do not pass through the distributing device when open control can be won There is a variable winning device in which either the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied when the game ball wins (the game ball launched into the right game area when winning control is possible) And a variable winning ball device 15) in which the gaming ball wins at the corresponding second starting winning opening 13b whenever a winning game ball wins, the first starting condition and the second starting condition In accordance with the establishment order, the variable display of the identification information by the first variable display unit and the variable display of the identification information by the second variable display unit are executed (variable display is executed according to the storage order in the reserved specific area), An identification signal (a first start port passage signal and a second start port passage signal) that makes it possible to determine whether the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied is externally output, and the variable winning device A data indicator (calling lamp device 2200) for displaying information based on game information of a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) that externally outputs an opening signal (second start port opening signal) indicating the opening control status of ,
Order determination means for determining whether or not the order in which the first start condition and the second start condition are satisfied is different from the predetermined order based on the identification signal (the determination process in S445A in FIG. 15 and S447B in FIG. 31) To execute MPU2279),
In a period other than the period in which it is determined that the opening control is performed based on the opening signal, an abnormality notification unit (noting FIG. 31) that performs abnormality notification based on the determination that the establishment order is different from the predetermined order. MPU 2279 for executing the processing of S448B),
It is characterized by providing.
According to this, when the establishment order of the first start condition and the second start condition is different from the predetermined order, the abnormality notification is performed, so that the possibility of the abnormality or fraud of the sorting device can be grasped and appropriate countermeasures can be taken. It becomes possible to do.

The invention according to means 3 is
It has a game area (7) composed of a first area (left game area 7A) and a second area (right game area 7B), and the first start condition (winning of a game ball to the first start winning opening 13a) is established. Based on the first variable display section (first special symbol display 8a) for starting the variable display of the identification information (first special symbol) and deriving and displaying the display result, and the second starting condition (second starting winning prize opening) A second variable display unit (second special symbol display 8b) for starting display of the identification information (second special symbol) based on the establishment of a winning game ball to 13b and deriving and displaying the display result; A first start region (first start winning port 13a) where the first start condition is satisfied when the game ball is won and a second start region (second state) where the second start condition is satisfied when the game ball is won Provided in a common area through which game balls to win in any of the start winning openings 13b) A distribution device that distributes the received game balls to the first start area and the second start area in a predetermined order (alternately distributes the received game balls to the first start winning opening 13a and the second starting winning opening 13b) Distribution device 90), a passing area provided in either the first area or the second area (gate 32 provided in the right game area 7B), and a game ball passing through the passing area. The variable display portion (normal symbol display 10) for starting the variable display of the identification information (normal symbol) and deriving and displaying the display result, and the predetermined display result (win symbol) is derived and displayed on the normal variable display portion. When the release ball is controlled, the game ball that does not pass through the distribution device can be won, and when the game ball wins, the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied. Either (A game ball that has been launched into the right game area when being controlled to release can be won, and whenever the game ball wins, the game ball is always awarded to the corresponding second start winning opening 13b. Variable winning ball apparatus 15) to be performed, and according to the order in which the first start condition and the second start condition are satisfied, the variable display of the identification information by the first variable display section and the second variable The variable display of the identification information by the display unit is executed (variable display is executed in accordance with the storage order in the reserved specific area), and it is possible to determine which of the first start condition and the second start condition is satisfied. A game machine that externally outputs identification signals (a first start port passage signal and a second start port passage signal) and outputs a passage signal (gate passage signal) indicating that a game ball has passed through the passage area. A data display (calling lamp device 2200) for displaying information based on the game information of (pachinko gaming machine 1),
Order determination means for determining whether or not the order in which the first start condition and the second start condition are satisfied is different from the predetermined order based on the identification signal (the determination process in S445A in FIG. 15 and S447B in FIG. 38) To execute MPU2279),
When it is determined that a predetermined period has passed since the game ball has passed through the passing area based on the passing signal, an abnormality notification is made based on the determination that the establishment order is different from the predetermined order. Abnormality notification means (MPU 2279 that executes the process of S448B in FIG. 38),
It is characterized by providing.
According to this, when the establishment order of the first start condition and the second start condition is different from the predetermined order, the abnormality notification is performed, so that the possibility of the abnormality or fraud of the sorting device can be grasped and appropriate countermeasures can be taken. It becomes possible to do.

The invention according to means 4 is
1 data display (calling lamp device 2200) selected from the means 1 to 3,
The variable prize-winning device is provided corresponding to either the first start area or the second start area, and a winning frequency of game balls to the corresponding start area by performing the release control Is increased (provided corresponding to the second start winning opening 13b, and when the opening is controlled, the winning frequency to the second starting winning opening 13b is increased),
The establishment order determination unit determines whether the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied at a predetermined frequency (the MPU 2279 determines whether the first start winning consecutive number, the second start winning consecutive number, 1) It is determined whether or not the number of start consecutive numbers and special figure 2 number of continuous starts has reached a predetermined number)
When the variable prize device is not provided corresponding to the first start area, the abnormality notifying means sets the first start condition at a predetermined frequency regardless of the opening control status of the variable prize device. If the variable winning device is not provided corresponding to the second starting area, the abnormality notification is performed based on the establishment, and the second starting is performed regardless of the opening control status of the variable winning device. The abnormality notification is performed based on the fact that the condition is established at a predetermined frequency (according to the open control status of the variable winning ball device 15 when the variable winning ball device corresponding to the first start winning port 13a is not provided). (S445A and S446A in FIG. 15 and S435A and S436A in FIG. 24 are performed).
According to this, when the variable winning device is provided corresponding to either the first start area or the second start area, the abnormality notification is appropriately performed.

The invention according to means 4 includes
1 data display (calling lamp device 2200) selected from the means 1 to 3,
The distribution device (90) distributes the received game balls alternately to the first start area (first start winning opening 13a) and the second start area (second start winning opening 13b),
The variable prize-winning device is provided corresponding to either the first start area or the second start area, and a winning frequency of game balls to the corresponding start area by performing the release control Is increased (provided corresponding to the second start winning opening 13b, and when the opening is controlled, the winning frequency to the second starting winning opening 13b is increased),
The establishment order determining means determines whether or not the establishment of the first start condition or the second start condition has continued for a predetermined number of times or more (MPU 2279 is the first start winning consecutive number or the second start winning consecutive number, Judgment whether special figure 1 start continuous number and special figure 2 start continuous number have reached the predetermined number),
When the variable winning device is not provided corresponding to the first starting area, the first starting condition is satisfied for a predetermined number of times or more regardless of the opening control status of the variable winning device. If the variable winning device is not provided corresponding to the second starting area, the establishment of the second starting condition is predetermined regardless of the opening control status of the variable winning device. The abnormality notification is made based on the fact that the number of consecutive times has been exceeded (when the variable winning ball device corresponding to the first starting winning port 13a is not provided, regardless of the opening control status of the variable winning ball device 15 as shown in FIG. The invention is characterized in that the processes of S445A and S446A, and S435A and S436A of FIG. 24 are performed).
According to this, when the variable winning device is provided corresponding to either the first start area or the second start area, and the distribution device alternately distributes the game balls to the first start area and the second start area. The abnormality notification is appropriately performed.

The invention according to means 5 is
1 data indicator (calling lamp device 2200) selected from means 1 to 4,
The abnormality notification is performed for a predetermined period (within a predetermined number of winnings or within a predetermined number of fluctuations after the time-short signal is switched off) after the advantageous state in which the rate at which the variable winning device is controlled to be opened has been completed ends. (No determination of continuous abnormality is made when YES is determined in S446B of FIG. 16 or S436B of FIG. 25).
According to this, it becomes possible to perform abnormality notification more appropriately based on a signal externally output from the gaming machine when the display result is derived and displayed on the first variable display unit and the second variable display unit. .

The invention according to means 6 is
1 data display (calling lamp device 2200) selected from means 1-5,
The abnormality notification is not performed for a predetermined period after the game machine is turned on (continuous abnormality notification is not performed in the period from power-on to first gate passage in S444C of FIG. 38).
According to this, it becomes possible to perform abnormality notification more appropriately.

The invention according to means 7
A data indicator (calling lamp device 2200) of means 1,
When an establishment order abnormality (continuous winning abnormality) based on the establishment order of the first start condition and the second start condition being different from the predetermined order is detected, and an abnormality other than the establishment order abnormality (magnetic or illegal) Game information of gaming machines that output a common abnormality detection signal (security signal) when a radio wave is detected,
When the abnormality detection signal is input, if it is within a period determined to be in an advantageous state based on the advantageous state signal, it is determined that the establishment order abnormality is not detected in the gaming machine. (When the time signal is ON in S501 of FIG. 21, it is determined that the gaming machine error does not include the possibility of a continuous winning abnormality).
According to this, it is possible to grasp that an abnormality other than the establishment order abnormality is detected in the gaming machine.

The invention according to means 8
A data indicator (calling lamp device 2200) of means 2,
When an establishment order abnormality (continuous winning abnormality) based on the establishment order of the first start condition and the second start condition being different from the predetermined order is detected, and an abnormality other than the establishment order abnormality (magnetic or illegal) Game information of gaming machines that output a common abnormality detection signal (security signal) when a radio wave is detected,
When the abnormality detection signal is input, if it is within a period in which it is determined that the opening control is performed based on the opening signal, it is determined that the establishment order abnormality is not detected in the gaming machine. (When the second start port opening signal is ON in S501A of FIG. 34, it is determined that the gaming machine error does not include the possibility of a continuous winning abnormality).
According to this, it is possible to grasp that an abnormality other than the establishment order abnormality is detected in the gaming machine.

The invention according to means 9 is
A data indicator (calling lamp device 2200) of means 3,
When an establishment order abnormality (continuous winning abnormality) based on the establishment order of the first start condition and the second start condition being different from the predetermined order is detected, and an abnormality other than the establishment order abnormality (magnetic or illegal) Game information of gaming machines that output a common abnormality detection signal (security signal) when a radio wave is detected,
When the abnormality detection signal is input, if it is determined that a predetermined period has not elapsed since the game ball has passed through the passage area based on the passage signal, the establishment order abnormality is detected in the gaming machine. It is determined that the game has not been performed (determined as a gaming machine error that does not include the possibility of a continuous winning abnormality in S501B in FIG. 40 within a predetermined period after passing through the gate).
According to this, it is possible to grasp that an abnormality other than the establishment order abnormality is detected in the gaming machine.

It is a block diagram which shows an example of the structure of a hall computer, and the information input into a hall computer. It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front. It is the front view which looked at the distribution apparatus from the front. It is explanatory drawing which shows the state by which opening control of the variable winning ball apparatus was carried out. It is explanatory drawing which shows the distribution method of the game ball by a distribution apparatus. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a game control board (main board). It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a holding | maintenance specific area | region and a holding buffer. It is a block diagram showing an example of circuit configuration of an effect control board, a lamp driver board and an audio output board. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a game history table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a game information total process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a process at the time of a prize ball signal input. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a process at the time of a driving signal input. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a process at the time of the 1st symbol confirmation signal input. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the process at the time of the 2nd symbol confirmation signal input. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a process at the time of the 1st start opening passage signal input. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the process at the time of the 2nd start opening passage signal input. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a process at the time of big hit signal ON detection. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a process at the time of big hit signal OFF detection. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a time short signal ON detection process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a time short signal OFF detection time process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a security signal input process. It is a time chart which shows an example of the determination method of a continuous winning abnormality. It is a figure which shows an example of the alerting | reporting screen of a continuous winning abnormality displayed on a hall computer. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the process at the time of the 1st symbol determination signal input based on 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the process at the time of the 2nd symbol confirmation signal input based on 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the process at the time of the 1st start opening passage signal input concerning a 2nd embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the process at the time of the 2nd start opening passage signal input concerning a 2nd embodiment. It is a time chart which shows an example of the determination method of the continuous prize abnormality which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the game information total process which concerns on 3rd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the process at the time of the symbol determination signal input which concerns on 3rd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the process at the time of the 2nd start opening passage signal input concerning a 3rd embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the process at the time of the 2nd start port open signal ON detection which concerns on 3rd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the process at the time of the 2nd start port open signal OFF detection which concerns on 3rd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the process at the time of the security signal input which concerns on 3rd Embodiment. It is a time chart which shows an example of the determination method of the consecutive prize abnormality which concerns on 3rd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the game information total process which concerns on 4th Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the process at the time of the symbol determination signal input which concerns on 4th Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the process at the time of the 2nd start opening passage signal input concerning a 4th embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the process at the time of the gate passage signal input which concerns on 4th Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the process at the time of the security signal input which concerns on 4th Embodiment. It is a time chart which shows an example of the determination method of the consecutive prize abnormality which concerns on 4th Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows arrangement | positioning of the distribution apparatus and variable winning ball apparatus which concern on a modification. It is a figure which shows the external appearance of the card unit provided corresponding to the pachinko gaming machine. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of a card unit and information input to the card unit. It is a figure which shows an example of the alerting | reporting screen of a continuous winning abnormality displayed on a card unit. It is the front view which looked at the calling lamp apparatus from the front. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the structure of a calling lamp apparatus, and the information input into a calling lamp apparatus. It is a figure which shows an example of the alert | report screen of a continuous winning abnormality displayed on a calling lamp apparatus.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. As an embodiment of the present invention, a data display and an information management device according to the first to fourth embodiments shown below are included. In the following, first, the information management apparatus according to the first embodiment will be described, then the information management apparatus according to the second embodiment will be described in terms of differences from the first embodiment, and then the information according to the third embodiment A difference between the management device and the first embodiment will be described, and a difference between the information management device according to the fourth embodiment and the first embodiment will be described. Next, a data display according to the first to fourth embodiments will be described.

[First Embodiment]
The hall computer 1200 as an information management apparatus according to the first embodiment shown in FIG. 1 is game information generated in a game in a pachinko gaming machine 1 as a gaming machine arranged in parallel on a gaming island arranged in a game hall. Manage. The game information is aggregated based on various signals output from the pachinko gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. 2, the out ball counter 1120 provided corresponding to the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the like.

(Pachinko machines)
An overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 1 that is an example of a gaming machine will be described. FIG. 2 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as seen from the front.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 includes an outer frame (not shown) formed in a vertically long rectangular shape, and a game frame attached to the inside of the outer frame so as to be opened and closed. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a glass door frame 2 formed in a frame shape that is provided in the game frame so as to be opened and closed. The game frame includes a front frame (not shown) that can be opened and closed with respect to the outer frame, a mechanism plate (not shown) to which mechanism parts and the like are attached, and various parts (games to be described later) attached to them. A structure including the board 6).

  On the lower surface of the glass door frame 2 is a hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3. Under the hitting ball supply tray 3, there are provided a surplus ball receiving tray 4 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hitting ball supply tray 3, and a hitting operation handle (operation knob) 5 for firing the hitting ball. A game board 6 is detachably attached to the back surface of the glass door frame 2. The game board 6 is a structure including a plate-like body constituting the game board 6 and various components attached to the plate-like body. In addition, a game area 7 is formed on the front surface of the game board 6 in which a game ball that has been struck can flow down.

  The game area 7 includes a left game area 7A (first game area) on the left side and a right game area 7B (second game area) on the right side when viewed from the top of the effect display device 9 provided in the center. The left game area 7 </ b> A that is the first game area and the right game area 7 </ b> B that is the second game area may be divided, for example, by the end face of the effect display device 9 or the arrangement of the game nails in the game area 7. When the game ball launched from the ball striking device and driven into the game area 7 is guided to the left game area 7A, the game ball is guided to the right game area 7B, for example, by being guided along the array of game nails. When it is impossible to guide or difficult to guide, and when it is guided to the right game area 7B, it is impossible to guide to the left game area 7A or difficult to guide by being guided along the arrangement of the game nails, for example.

  Below the effect display device 9 arranged in the center of the game area, a game ball is received from the inflow port 92, and the received game ball is moved to the first start winning port 13a and the second start winning port 13b by the swing member 93. A distribution device 90 that distributes alternately is provided. In the right game area 7B, a gate 32 is provided on the right side of the effect display device 9, and a special variable winning ball device 20 is provided above the guide member 39b.

  Here, the inflow port 92 is provided directly below the effect display device 9, but when a left-handed game ball is shot to aim at the left game area 7A, the game ball easily flows in, and the right game area 7B. When the player hits the game ball rightward with the aim of the game ball, it is difficult for the game ball to flow in due to the arrangement of the game nails and the guide members 39a to 39c provided on the flow path of the game ball. The winning device having the first start winning port 13a is provided at a position where the game balls distributed to the left game area 7A side by the allocating device 90 can win, and the winning device having the second starting winning port 13b is The game balls distributed to the right game area 7B side by the minute device 90 are provided at positions where winning can be achieved. As described above, both the first start winning opening 13a and the second starting winning opening 13b are arranged at positions where game balls via the sorting device 90 can be won. A variable winning ball device 15 is provided on the upper right side of the second start winning opening 13b. The variable winning ball device 15 is opened by the tilt control of the movable blade piece. When the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, the gaming ball launched into the right gaming area 7B can win the second start winning opening 13b.

  Thus, in this embodiment, since the variable winning ball device 15 is provided corresponding to the second starting winning hole 13b, the winning of the game ball to the variable winning ball device 15 is the second starting winning port. This is equivalent to winning a game ball to 13b. That is, the second starting condition for variably displaying the second special symbol based on the winning of the game ball to the variable winning ball device 15 is established.

  In this embodiment, a gate 32 is provided in the right game area 7B as a passing area through which game balls can pass. When the player is left-handed, the game ball does not pass through the gate 32, so the variable winning ball device 15 will not be in the open state, but the game ball that has passed through the sorting device 90 is It can be expected to win the 2 start winning opening 13b. On the other hand, when the player is making a right-hand hit, the game ball passes through the gate 32, so that the normal symbol variable display is started. When the winning symbol is derived and displayed, the variable winning ball device 15 is It can be expected that the game ball launched into the right game area 7B will enter the second start winning opening 13b in the open state. That is, it can be expected that the game ball will win the second start winning opening 13b both in the case of left-handed and right-handed.

  The distribution device 90 will be described with reference to FIGS. As shown in FIG. 3, the allocating device 90 includes members 92a to 92c projecting from the game board 6 to the game area side, and a swing member 93 provided in the allocating area surrounded by the members 92a to 92c. Consists of. The members 92a and 92b form an inflow port 92, the members 92a and 92c form a game ball path from the swing member 93 to the first start winning opening 13a, and the members 92b and 92c perform a second start from the swing member 93. A game ball path to the winning opening 13b is formed. As shown in FIG. 3, when the variable winning ball device 15 is not in the open state, the game ball cannot pass between the lower end of the member 92b and the second start winning port 13b, and the distribution device 90 A game ball that does not pass through is unable to win the second start winning opening 13b. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 4, when the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, it becomes possible for the game ball to pass between the lower end of the member 92b and the second starting winning port 13b. A game ball launched into the right game area 7B that does not pass through the device 90 can win the second start winning opening 13b.

  The swing member 93 that can swing left and right is configured to be rotatable about a shaft portion 93a. A left protrusion 93c and a right protrusion 93b that restrict the rotational movement of the swing member 93 are disposed at the lower left and the lower right of the swing member 93, respectively. The swing member 93 includes a first ball receiving portion 93e that guides the game ball flowing in from the inflow port 92 toward the first start winning opening 13a located on the lower left side, and the game ball flowing in from the inflow port 92 in the lower right direction. And a second ball receiving portion 93d that leads toward the second start winning opening 13b. The center of gravity of the game ball that has entered each ball receiving portion is configured to be shifted from the shaft portion 93a in the left-right direction. The swinging member 40 is rotated by the weight of the game ball that has entered, and the game balls are distributed alternately left and right.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 5, a manner of distributing game balls by the swing member 93 will be described. Due to the inclination of the swing member 93, the game ball that has flowed in from the inflow port 92 flows into one of the ball receiving portions. As shown in FIG. 5A, the center of gravity of the game ball that has entered the first ball receiving portion 93e is shifted to the left side from the shaft portion 93a and rotates counterclockwise with respect to the shaft portion 93a. To do. When the swinging member 93 moves by a predetermined angle, the swinging member 93 hits the left protrusion 93c, and the rotational movement is restricted, and the state shown in FIG. The game ball that has entered the first ball receiving portion 93e falls from the first ball receiving portion 93e and flows down toward the first start winning opening 13a. In this state, the second ball receiving portion 93d is arranged at a position where a game ball can be entered. Next, the game ball entered from the inflow port 92 enters the second ball receiving portion 93d as shown in FIG. 5 (c). The center of gravity of the game ball that has entered the second ball receiving portion 93d is shifted to the right side from the shaft portion 93a and rotates clockwise relative to the shaft portion 93a. When the swinging member 93 moves by a predetermined angle, the swinging member 93 hits the right protrusion 93b, and the rotational movement is restricted, and the state shown in FIG. The game ball that has entered the second ball receiving portion 93d falls from the second ball receiving portion 93d and flows down toward the second start winning prize opening 13b. In this state, the first ball receiving portion 93e is arranged at a position where a game ball can be entered. Next, the game ball entered from the inflow port 92 enters the first ball receiving portion 93e as shown in FIG. By repeatedly executing such an operation, the game balls that have flowed into the inflow port 92 are alternately distributed to the first start winning port 13a and the second starting winning port 13b in accordance with the inflow sequence.

  The game ball that has won the first start winning opening 13a is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the first start opening switch 14a. The game ball won in the second start winning opening 13b is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the second start opening switch 15a. The variable winning ball device 15 is opened by a solenoid 16. When the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, as shown in FIG. 4, a game ball that does not pass through the distribution device 90 launched into the right game area 7B can be awarded to the second start winning port 13b, It becomes an advantageous state for the player. When the variable winning ball device 15 is controlled to be in the open state, the game ball directed to the variable winning ball device 15 that is launched into the right game area 7B is very likely to win the second start winning port 13b. In addition, in a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in a closed state, a game ball that does not pass through the distribution device 90 does not win the second start winning port 13b. Therefore, when left-handed is executed, game balls flow into the inflow port 92, and game balls win alternately at the first start winning port 13a and the second starting winning port 13b in the order of inflow. On the other hand, when the right strike is executed, the game ball that does not pass through the sorting device 90 wins the second start winning opening 13b, so that the winning to the second start winning opening 13b continues. .

  Hereinafter, the first start winning opening 13a and the second start winning opening 13b may be collectively referred to as a start winning opening or a starting opening.

  Returning to FIG. 1, the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened during the big hit gaming state. The special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is disposed above the guiding member b, and is in a position where the gaming ball guided by the guiding member 39a or the game nail is likely to win when it is hit right.

  When the player is in the normal state (low probability / low base state), the player is not able to release the special variable winning ball device 20, and even if the player makes a right turn and passes the game ball through the gate 32, the variable winning is achieved. Since the ball device 15 is not released at a high rate, the player strikes the game ball with the left game area 7 </ b> A, and attempts to enter the game ball into the inflow port 92. In other words, the game ball is going to be awarded to the first start winning opening 13a or the second starting winning opening 13b via the distribution device 90. When the gaming state is a high base state (high probability / high base state or low probability / high base state), if a game ball is passed through the gate 32, the variable winning ball device 15 is released at a high rate, so the right game area The player hits the game ball with the right hand hitting 7B, and wins the game ball in the second start winning opening 13b. In the big hit gaming state, the special variable winning ball device 20 is opened, so that the right hitting the game ball is aimed at the right game area 7B and the special ball winning ball device 20 is won.

  An effect display device 9 composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD) is provided near the center of the game area 7. The display screen of the effect display device 9 includes an effect symbol display area for performing variable display of the effect symbol in synchronization with the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Therefore, the effect display device 9 corresponds to a variable display device that performs variable display of effect symbols. The effect symbol display area includes a symbol display area for variably displaying, for example, three decorative (effect) effect symbols of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. The symbol display area includes “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas, but the position of the symbol display area does not have to be fixed on the display screen of the effect display device 9. Three areas of the display area may be separated. The effect display device 9 is controlled by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. When the first special symbol display 8a is executing variable display of the first special symbol, the effect control microcomputer causes the effect display device 9 to execute the effect display along with the variable display, and the second special symbol display 8a executes the second special display. When the variable display of the second special symbol is executed on the symbol display 8b, the effect display is executed by the effect display device 9 along with the variable display, so that the progress of the game can be easily grasped. .

  When the display result of the symbol that is variably displayed on the effect display device 9 is a big hit symbol (for example, a combination of symbols in which the left, middle, and right symbols are aligned with the same symbol), it becomes “big hit” and the variable display state ends. In addition, when the display result of the symbol variably displayed on the effect display device 9 is not a big hit symbol, it becomes “out of” and the variation display state ends. A player plays a game while enjoying how to generate a big hit.

  In the upper right part of the display screen of the effect display device 9, there are provided fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d for displaying a fourth symbol after the effect symbol, a special symbol described later, and a normal symbol. In this embodiment, a fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol in which the variation display of the fourth symbol for the first special symbol is performed in synchronization with the variation display of the first special symbol described later, There is provided a fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol in which the variation display of the fourth symbol for the second special symbol is performed in synchronization with the variation display of the special symbol.

  The 4th symbol for the first special symbol and the 4th symbol for the 2nd special symbol may be collectively referred to as the 4th symbol, and the 4th symbol display area 9c for the 1st special symbol and the 2nd special symbol The 4th symbol display area 9d for symbols may be collectively referred to as a 4th symbol display area.

  A first special symbol display (first variable display unit) 8 a that variably displays a first special symbol as identification information is provided at the lower right of the effect display device 9. In this embodiment, the first special symbol display 8a is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. In other words, the first special symbol display 8a is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9. A second special symbol display (second variable display unit) 8b that variably displays the second special symbol as identification information is displayed on the lower right side of the effect display device 9 (next to the right of the first special symbol display 8a). Is also provided. The second special symbol display 8b is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. That is, the second special symbol display 8b is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9.

  The small display is formed in a square shape, for example. In this embodiment, the type of the first special symbol and the type of the second special symbol are the same (for example, both 0 to 9), but the types may be different. Further, the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b may be configured to variably display numbers (or two-digit symbols) of, for example, 00 to 99, for example.

  Hereinafter, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol, and the first special symbol indicator 8a and the second special symbol indicator 8b are collectively referred to as a special symbol indicator (variable display unit). There are things to do.

  The variable display of the first special symbol is a variable display start condition (for example, the first display condition) after the first start condition that is the variable display execution condition is satisfied (for example, the game ball passes through the first start winning opening 13a). Based on the fact that the number of reserved memories is not 0, the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed, and the state is not controlled to the big hit gaming state) When the variable display time (fluctuation time) elapses, the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. Note that the passing of a game ball means that the game ball has passed through a predetermined area such as a prize opening or a gate, and that includes a game ball entering (winning) a prize opening. It is. Deriving and displaying the display result is to finally stop and display a symbol (an example of identification information).

  The variable display of the second special symbol is a variable display start condition (for example, the second display condition) after the second start condition that is the variable display execution condition is satisfied (for example, the game ball passes through the second start winning opening 13b). Based on the fact that the number of reserved memories is not 0, the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed, and the state is not controlled to the big hit gaming state) When the variable display time (fluctuation time) elapses, the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed.

  In this embodiment, the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is executed according to the order in which the first start condition and the second start condition are satisfied. Therefore, when left-handed is being executed, the game ball will alternately win the first start winning opening 13a and the second starting winning opening 13b via the sorting device 90. The variable display and the variable display of the second special symbol are executed alternately. On the other hand, when the right strike is executed, the game ball continuously wins the second start winning opening 13b without passing through the sorting device 90, so that the variable display of the second special symbol is continuously made. Will be executed.

Above the first special symbol display 8a, four effective start winning numbers for the first starting winning port 13a, that is, a first reserved memory number (the reserved memory is also referred to as a start memory or a start prize memory) are displayed. A first special symbol storage memory display 18a comprising a display is provided. The effective start winning is the first start winning opening 1 in a state where the first reserved memory number does not reach the upper limit (4 in this example).
A game ball winning to 3a, or a game ball winning to the second start winning port 13b in a state where the second reserved memory number does not reach the upper limit (4 in this example). The first special symbol storage memory display 18a increases the number of indicators that are turned on by one every time there is an effective start winning for the first winning opening 13a. Then, each time the variable display on the first special symbol display 8a is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one.

  Also, above the second special symbol display 8b, a second special symbol hold memory display 18b comprising four indicators for displaying the effective start winning number to the second start winning opening 13b, that is, the second reserved memory number. Is provided. The second special symbol storage memory display 18b increases the number of indicators to be lit by 1 every time there is an effective start winning for the second start winning opening 13b. Then, each time the variable display on the second special symbol display 8b is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one.

  In addition, at the lower part of the display screen of the effect display device 9, there is provided a total pending storage display unit 18c for displaying the total number (total number of pending storage) that is the sum of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number. ing. The total pending storage display portion 18c is provided with a display area (display areas 1 to 8) of the pending storage display corresponding to the total number of total reserved memories that is 8. When an effective start winning at the first start winning opening 13a occurs, the first hold is displayed in the leftmost display area (for example, display area 1) of the display areas where the hold storage display is not displayed in the combined hold storage display unit 18c. Among the display areas in which a storage display (for example, a white hold ball display) is displayed and no hold storage display is displayed in the combined hold storage display unit 18c when an effective start winning is generated in the second start winning opening 13b A second reserved storage display (for example, a blue reserved ball display) is displayed in the leftmost display area (for example, display area 2). By providing the summed pending storage display unit 18c for displaying the total number, it is possible to easily grasp the total number of execution conditions that have not met the variable display start condition. As described above, in this embodiment, in the total hold storage display unit 18c, the first hold storage display and the second hold storage display are displayed side by side in the winning order to the first start winning opening 13a and the second starting winning opening 13b. At the same time, it is displayed in a manner capable of recognizing whether the display is the first hold storage display or the second hold storage display.

  The effect display device 9 is for decoration (for effects) during the variable display time of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display 8a and during the variable display time of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display 8b. A variable display of the effect symbol as the symbol is performed. The variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Further, the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b and the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. In addition, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a and when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, the effect display device 9 causes the jackpot to be recalled. The combination of is stopped.

  In this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 that controls the variation display of the special symbol transmits a variation pattern command that can specify the variation time, and the effect control microcomputer 100 uses the variation pattern command received. The variation display of the effect symbol is controlled according to the identified variation time. Therefore, since the variation time is specified based on the variation pattern command, the variation display of the special symbol and the variation display of the effect symbol are executed in synchronization in principle.

  In the decorative part around the effect display device 9, there is provided a movable member 78 that is attached to the rotating shaft of the motor 86 and moves forward of the effect display device 9 when the motor 86 rotates. For example, the movable member 78 notifies the player of the big hit by operating when the big hit symbol is stopped.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 2, a special variable winning ball apparatus 20 that forms a big winning opening is provided in the right game area 7B. The special variable winning ball apparatus 20 includes an opening / closing plate, and when the specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, and the specific display result (big hit symbol) on the second special symbol display 8b. When the open / close plate is controlled to be open by the solenoid 21 in the specific game state (big hit game state) that occurs when the symbol is derived and displayed, the big winning opening serving as the winning area is opened. A game ball won in the big prize opening is detected by the count switch 23a.

  On the left side of the effect display device 9, a normal symbol display 10 for variably displaying normal symbols is provided. In this embodiment, the normal symbol display 10 is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. That is, the normal symbol display 10 is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9. Moreover, the small display is formed in, for example, a square shape. Note that the normal symbol display 10 may be configured to variably display a number (or a two-digit symbol) of, for example, 00 to 99. In addition, the normal symbol display 10 is not limited to a 7-segment LED or the like, for example, a display capable of lighting a predetermined symbol display (for example, a decoration lamp capable of alternately lighting and displaying “O” and “X”). It may be comprised.

  When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, a hit determination random number (MR5) based on the passage of the gate is extracted. The extracted random number for judgment is stored as normal symbol hold memory on the condition that the normal symbol hold memory number does not reach the upper limit (for example, 4), and the normal symbol hold memory number is incremented by 1 accordingly. The Then, the normal symbol holding storage number is not 0, the normal symbol variable display is not executed, and the opening control period of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 (a plurality of releases) when the winning symbol is derived and displayed. When the control is performed, variable display of the display of the normal symbol display 10 is started on the condition that it is not a period from the start to the end of a series of opening control). Is done.

  When the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (a winning symbol, for example, a symbol “7”), the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times. In other words, the state of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is such that when the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol, the player is in an advantageous state from a disadvantageous state for the player (the right-handed game ball wins the second start winning opening 13b Change to a possible state). In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 10, a normal symbol holding storage display 41 having a display unit with four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 32 is provided. The normal symbol hold memory display 41 lights up a number of LEDs corresponding to the number of normal symbol hold memories. Each time a game ball passes through the gate 32, that is, every time a game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol storage memory display 41 increases the number of LEDs to be turned on by one. Each time variable display on the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of LEDs to be lit is reduced by one.

  The left game area 7A is provided with winning ports 29a to 29c of a normal winning device, and the game balls won in the winning ports 29a to 29c are detected by the winning port switch 30a. The right game area 7B is provided with a winning opening 29d of a normal winning device, and a game ball won in the winning opening 29d is detected by a winning opening switch 30b. Each of the winning holes 29a to 29d constitutes a winning area provided in the game board 6 as an area for accepting game balls and allowing winning. The first start winning opening 13a, the second starting winning opening 13b, and the large winning opening of the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 also constitute a winning area that accepts game balls and allows winning.

  At the lower part of the game board 6, there is an out-port 26 through which a hit ball that has not won is taken. In addition, four speakers 27 that emit sound effects and sounds as predetermined sound outputs are provided on the left, right, top, and bottom of the outside of the game board 6. On the outer periphery of the game board 6, a top frame LED 28a, a left frame LED 28b, and a right frame LED 28c are provided. The top frame LED 28a, the left frame LED 28b, and the right frame LED 28c are examples of a decorative light emitter provided in the gaming machine.

  The members constituting the hitting ball supply tray 3 are provided with operation buttons 120 as operation means that can be operated by the player. The operation button 120 is provided with a push button switch that can be pressed by the player. The operation button 120 is provided not only with a push button switch that can be pressed by the player, but also with a dial that can be rotated by the player. The player can perform a predetermined selection (for example, selection of effects) by rotating the dial.

  The gaming machine is provided with a ball hitting device (not shown) that hits the game ball and launches it into the game area 7 in response to the player operating the hitting operation handle 5. The hit ball launching device includes a launch motor (not shown) controlled by a circuit on a touch sensor substrate (not shown), and launches a game ball toward the game area 7 as the launch motor rotates. The touching of the player with the hitting operation handle 5 is detected by a touch sensor and a touch sensor circuit (a circuit including a detection circuit for detecting whether or not the player is touching the hitting operation handle 5). When the signal from the sensor circuit indicates an off state, the driving of the firing motor is stopped.

  The touch sensor substrate 91 is provided with a pulse generator that intermittently generates repeated pulses (pulse signals supplied to each phase of the firing motor as a stepping motor) and a single pulse generator that generates a single pulse. ing. When the signal from the touch sensor circuit indicates an on state, a pulse generated by the pulse generator is supplied to the firing motor. Further, a firing stop switch (not shown) is provided in the ball hitting operation handle 5 or in the vicinity of the ball hitting operation handle 5, and the pulse output of the pulse generator is stopped when the shot stop switch is operated.

  The pulse output of the pulse generator is also stopped when the firing control signal from the payout control board 37 is turned off. Further, the hitting ball launching device is provided with a single shot switch, and when the single shot switch is operated, a single pulse generated by the single pulse generator is supplied to the launch motor.

  In the example shown here, a pulse generator is provided on the touch sensor substrate, but the dispensing control substrate 37 may have a function of generating a pulse supplied to the firing motor. In that case, for example, the dispensing control microcomputer generates a pulse, and the generated pulse is relayed by the touch sensor substrate and supplied to the firing motor. Also, the output of the firing stop switch is input to the payout control microcomputer. The payout control microcomputer is in a state where the lower pan is full or the supply ball is full, and when the output of the fire stop switch is turned off. Then, the pulse output is stopped.

  Further, the hitting ball launcher is a hitting hammer for hitting a game ball into the game area 7, a coil spring for biasing the hitting hammer, and a hitting hammer biased by the coil spring for releasing from the biased position. A cam mechanism is provided, and the cam mechanism is driven by a firing motor. Then, the biasing force of the spring is adjusted by changing the fixed position of the coil spring by the rotation of the hitting operation handle 5, and as a result, the force (launch strength) for hitting the game ball of the hitting hammer is adjusted.

  As a hitting ball launching device, there is a hitting motor using a stepping motor or a type of hitting a game ball by directly fixing a hitting hammer to the shaft of a rotary solenoid. In such a configuration, the rotation angle (position) of the hitting operation handle 5 is detected by the variable resistor, and the operating speed of the stepping motor and the rotary solenoid as the drive source is increased according to the detection result. This adjusts the force (launch strength) for launching a game ball.

  In each of the above-described configurations, the firing strength operation means capable of adjusting the firing strength of the ball striking device corresponds to the rotatable ball striking operation handle 5. Note that the launch stop operation means capable of stopping the launch of the game ball by the hitting ball launcher corresponds to a launch stop switch.

  A game ball launched from the ball striking device enters the game area 7 through a ball striking rail formed in a circular shape so as to surround the game area 7, and then descends the game area 7. When the game ball enters the first start winning port 13a and is detected by the first start port switch 14a, if the variable display of the first special symbol can be started (for example, the variable display of the special symbol ends, 1), the variable display (variation) of the first special symbol is started on the first special symbol display 8a, and the variable display of the effect symbol is started on the effect display device 9. In other words, the variable display of the first special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to winning in the first start winning opening 13a. If the variable display of the first special symbol cannot be started, the first reserved memory number is increased by 1 on the condition that the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value.

  When the game ball enters the second start winning port 13b and is detected by the second start port switch 15a, if the variable display of the second special symbol can be started (for example, the special symbol variable display ends, 2), the second special symbol display 8b starts variable display (variation) of the second special symbol, and the effect display device 9 starts variable display of the effect symbol. That is, the variable display of the second special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to winning in the second start winning opening 13b. If the variable display of the second special symbol cannot be started, the second reserved memory number is increased by 1 on condition that the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value.

  In this embodiment, the jackpot gaming state (specific gaming state) is a control for opening the big winning opening over a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 15 rounds) after being notified that the big hit is started, This is the state until the end of the big round winning opening in the final round and the notification of the end of the big hit.

  In this embodiment, the low base state is a game state in which the game ball is not controlled so as to facilitate effective start winning at the start winning opening, and the high base state is a state where the game ball is more than the low base state. The gaming state is controlled so that it is easy to make an effective start winning in the start winning opening (for example, the execution condition of variable display in the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b is easily established).

  In this embodiment, the low probability state is a determination value in the low probability state (a value in a range narrower than the determination value in the high probability state) as a big hit determination value in the big hit determination processing at the start of special symbol variation. This is a state in which the probability of a big hit is not increased. The high probability state is a state in which the judgment value at the time of the high probability state (a value in a wider range than the low probability state) is used as the jackpot judgment value in the jackpot judgment processing at the time of starting the special symbol variation. The state that is raised.

  When the game control microcomputer 560 starts variable display of a special symbol, it performs a jackpot determination process for determining whether or not the display result is a jackpot symbol. Further, when it is determined that the display result is the big hit symbol in the big hit determination process, it is further determined whether the display result is the probability variation big hit symbol or the normal big hit symbol. That is, it is determined whether the big hit type is a probable big hit or a normal big hit.

  If the special symbol variable display result is a probable big hit symbol, the game state is shifted to the high probability / high base state at the end of the big hit gaming state, and the high probability / high base until the next big hit gaming state is started. The state continues. When the special symbol variable display result is a normal jackpot symbol, the gaming state is shifted to the low probability / high base state at the end of the jackpot gaming state, and the special symbol variable display is executed 50 times or The low probability / high base state is continued until the next jackpot gaming state is started. If the game state is shifted to the low probability / high base state at the end of the big hit gaming state, and then the special symbol variable display is executed 50 times without starting the big hit gaming state, the subsequent gaming state is low. Probability / low base state.

  In this embodiment, there are a low probability / low base state, a high probability / high base state, and a low probability / high base state as gaming states. In the following description, the low probability / low base state may be referred to as a normal state. In the normal state, the player strikes left and tries to cause the game ball to flow into the inflow port 92 to win the game ball into the first start winning port 13a and the second starting winning port 13b. In addition, in the jackpot gaming state and the high base state (low probability / high base state, high probability / high base state), the player makes a right strike, and the big winning opening and the variable winning ball device 15 that are opened in the big hit gaming state are An attempt is made to win a game ball in the second start winning opening 13b when the open state is controlled.

  When the game control microcomputer 560 starts variable display of the normal symbol, the game control microcomputer 560 executes a hit determination using a hit determination random number (MR5) extracted when the game ball passes through the gate 32. When it is determined that the winning is determined in the hit determination, the winning symbol is derived and displayed as a variable display result on the normal symbol display 10, and when it is determined that the hit is not determined (deviated) in the hit determination, the normal symbol is displayed. The symbol 10 is derived and displayed as a variable display result on the device 10.

  Here, in the low base state (normal state), when the hit determination is executed, the hit is determined at a predetermined rate (for example, 2/13). Further, the variation time of the normal symbol is a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds). Further, when the symbol is derived and displayed on the normal symbol display 10, release control for a predetermined period (for example, release control for 0.5 seconds × one time for a total of 0.5 seconds) is executed.

  On the other hand, in the high base state (low probability / high base state, high probability / high base state), when the hit determination is executed, the hit is determined at a rate higher than the predetermined rate (for example, 11/13). Further, the normal symbol variation time is shorter than the predetermined time (for example, 1 second). When the symbol is derived and displayed on the normal symbol display 10, release control longer than the predetermined period (for example, release control of 2.5 seconds × 2 times for a total of 5 seconds) is executed.

  As described above, in the high base state, the normal symbol shortening variation control in which the variation time (variable display time) of the normal symbol is shortened, the normal symbol probability variation control in which the probability that the variable symbol display result is a hit symbol is increased, And the opening / extension control is performed in which the time during which the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state is extended based on the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol. Further, special symbol shortening variation control is performed in which the variation time (variable display time) of the special symbol is shortened. By executing these four controls in the high base state, it becomes easy to make an effective start winning in the second start winning opening 13b.

  In other words, the normal symbol shortening variation control reduces the variation time of the normal symbol (for example, the variation time is 10 seconds when the normal symbol shortening variation control is not performed, whereas the normal symbol shortening variation control is performed. The rate at which the change of the normal symbol is increased, and as a result, the frequency at which the normal symbol is hit is increased, and the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the open state. As a result, it becomes easier to make an effective start winning in the second starting winning opening 14. Further, the normal symbol probability change control increases the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display unit 10 becomes a winning symbol (for example, the probability when the normal symbol probability change control is not executed is 2/13, whereas the normal symbol probability change control). The probability that the control is executed becomes 11/13), the frequency at which the variable winning ball device 15 is opened is increased, and it is easy to make an effective start winning at the second start winning opening 13b. In addition, the time during which the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state when the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is extended by the opening extension control (for example, the opening time when the opening extension control is not executed). Is 0.5 seconds x 1 time (0.5 seconds in total), but when the opening extension control is executed, the opening time is 2.5 seconds x 2 times (total 5 seconds)) It becomes easy to make an effective start winning in the second start winning opening 13b. Furthermore, the special symbol shortening variation control that shortens the special symbol variation time (variable display period) shortens the special symbol variation time, so the frequency of the special symbol variation is increased (in other words, The digestion of the first reserved memory and the second reserved memory becomes faster), and the situation in which an invalid start prize is generated can be reduced to facilitate the effective start prize.

  In this embodiment, in the high base state, the opening time in one opening / closing operation of the variable winning ball device 15 is extended (from 0.5 seconds to 2.5 seconds), and the number of times of opening is increased. Although an example (from 1 to 2) is shown, the opening time in one opening / closing operation may be extended so that the number of opening does not change (for example, 5.0 seconds × 1), The opening time in one opening / closing operation is not extended, and the number of opening times may be increased (for example, 0.5 seconds × 10 times). In any case, the total time for which the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened increases as the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol.

  As described above, in the embodiment, although the normal symbol shortening variation control, the normal symbol probability variation control, and the opening extension control are performed, an example in which the rate at which the variable winning ball apparatus is controlled to open is shown. The rate at which the variable winning ball apparatus is controlled to open is also increased by executing any one or two of normal symbol shortening variation control, normal symbol probability changing control, and opening extension control.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, the gate 32 is provided in the right game area 7 </ b> B, and a part of the game balls launched into the right game area 7 </ b> B in the right-handed state is disposed above the gate 32. It is guided by the game nail and passes through the gate 32.

  The game ball launched into the right game area 7B collides with the game nail disposed below the gate 32 and flows down while changing the course, but finally the guide member 39a disposed further below the gate 32. Alternatively, the variable winning ball device 15 is dropped by a high probability on the guiding surface (upper surface) of the guiding member 39b, and the guiding members 39a to 39c and the game nails arranged between the guiding member 39b and the variable winning ball device 15 are used. Be guided to. That is, most of the game balls launched into the right game area 7B are guided to the variable winning ball apparatus 15. Therefore, when the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the open state, the gaming ball guided by the gaming nail wins the second start winning opening 13b with a high probability.

  Note that the game ball guided by the guide member 39a or the game nail is guided toward the special variable winning ball device 20, and if it is in the open state, the game ball is won in the big winning opening of the special variable winning ball device 20. ing. Therefore, in the big hit gaming state, if the player hits the right and puts the game ball into the right game area 7B, it can be expected that the game ball will win the big winning opening of the special variable winning ball device 20.

  FIG. 6 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a circuit configuration in the main board (game control board) 31. FIG. 6 also shows the payout control board 37, the effect control board 80, and the like. A game control microcomputer (corresponding to game control means) 560 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main board 31. The game control microcomputer 560 includes a ROM 54 for storing a game control (game progress control) program and the like, a RAM 55 as storage means used as a work memory, a CPU 56 for performing control operations in accordance with the program, and an I / O port unit 57. including. In this embodiment, the ROM 54 and the RAM 55 are built in the game control microcomputer 560. That is, the game control microcomputer 560 is a one-chip microcomputer. The one-chip microcomputer only needs to incorporate at least the CPU 56 and the RAM 55, and the ROM 54 may be external or built-in. The I / O port unit 57 may be externally attached. The game control microcomputer 560 further includes a random number circuit 503 that generates hardware random numbers (random numbers generated by the hardware circuit).

  The RAM 55 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means, part or all of which is backed up by a backup power supply created on the power supply board. 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 stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied). In particular, at least data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are stored in the backup RAM. The data corresponding to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the power is restored after a power failure or the like occurs. Further, data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as data indicating the progress state of the game. In this embodiment, it is assumed that the entire RAM 55 is backed up.

  In the game control microcomputer 560, the CPU 56 executes control in accordance with the program stored in the ROM 54, so that the game control microcomputer 560 (or CPU 56) executes (or performs processing) hereinafter. Specifically, the CPU 56 executes control according to a program. The same applies to microcomputers mounted on substrates other than the main substrate 31.

  The random number circuit 503 is a hardware circuit that is used to generate a random number for determination to determine whether or not to win a jackpot based on a display result of variable symbol special display. The random number circuit 503 updates numerical data in accordance with a set update rule within a numerical range in which an initial value (for example, 0) and an upper limit value (for example, 65535) are set, and starts at a random timing Based on the fact that the winning time is the reading (extraction) of the numerical data, it has a random number generation function in which the numerical data to be read becomes a random value.

  The random number circuit 503 includes a numeric data update range selection setting function (initial value selection setting function and upper limit value selection setting function), numeric data update rule selection setting function, and numeric data update rule selection. It has various functions such as a switching function. With such a function, the randomness of the generated random numbers can be improved.

  Further, the game control microcomputer 560 has a function of setting an initial value of numerical data updated by the random number circuit 503. For example, a predetermined calculation is performed using the ID number of the game control microcomputer 560 stored in a predetermined storage area such as the ROM 54 (an ID number assigned with a different value for each product of the game control microcomputer 560). The numerical data obtained by the execution is set as the initial value of the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 503. By performing such processing, the randomness of the random number generated by the random number circuit 503 can be further improved.

  As shown in FIG. 7A, the RAM 55 is formed with a reserved specific area for storing the winning order to the first start winning opening 13a and the second start winning opening 13b. An area corresponding to the value of the total pending storage number is provided (areas 1 to 8). When the first start port switch 14a is turned on, the CPU 56 increases the value of the first reserved memory number by 1 and adds the value if the value of the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit (4). The value of the number of reserved memories is increased by 1, and data indicating “first” is set in an area corresponding to the value of the total number of reserved memories in the reserved specific area. Further, the CPU 56 increases the value of the second reserved memory number by 1 if the value of the second reserved memory number does not reach the upper limit (4) when the second start port switch 15a is turned on. Then, the value of the total pending storage number is incremented by 1, and data indicating “second” is set in the area corresponding to the value of the total pending storage number in the reserved specific area. Accordingly, data indicating “first” or “second” is set in the order of winning based on winning in the first starting winning opening 13a or the second starting winning opening 13b, and the first start is set in the reserved specific area. The winning order to the winning opening 13a and the second start winning opening 13b is stored. FIG. 7A shows an example in which the value of the total number of pending storages is 6. In addition,

  Further, as shown in FIG. 7B, the RAM 55 is formed with a first reserved storage buffer and a second reserved storage buffer. If the value of the first reserved memory number does not reach the upper limit (4) when the first start port switch 14a is turned on, the CPU 56 uses the random number circuit 503 or a counter for generating software random numbers. A process of storing the extracted value in the storage area in the first reserved storage buffer is executed. As shown in FIG. 7B, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the first reserved storage number is secured in the first reserved storage buffer. If the value of the second reserved memory number does not reach the upper limit (4) when the second start port switch 15a is turned on, the CPU 56 uses the random number circuit 503 or a counter for generating software random numbers. A process of storing the extracted value in the storage area in the second reserved storage buffer is executed. As shown in FIG. 7B, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the second reserved storage number is secured in the second reserved storage buffer.

  When starting the variable display of the special symbol, the CPU 56 reads from the first reserved storage buffer if the first data among the data set in the reserved specific area is data indicating “first”. Whether or not to win a big hit (whether or not to derive and display a big hit symbol) is determined based on the random number, and if it is determined to be a big hit, a big hit type is further determined. Then, 1 is subtracted from the first reserved memory number, 1 is subtracted from the combined reserved memory number, the contents of each reserved area in the reserved specific area and the first reserved memory buffer are shifted, and the first special symbol display 8a 1 Start variable display of special symbols. When starting the variable display of the special symbol, the CPU 56 reads from the second reserved storage buffer if the first data among the data set in the reserved specific area indicates “second”. Whether or not to win a big hit (whether or not to derive and display a big hit symbol) is determined based on the random number, and if it is determined to be a big hit, a big hit type is further determined. Then, 1 is subtracted from the second reserved memory number, 1 is subtracted from the combined reserved memory number, the contents of each reserved area in the reserved specific area and the second reserved memory buffer are shifted, and the second special symbol display 8b 2 Start variable display of special symbols.

  That is, when the first data among the data set in the reserved specific area is data indicating “first”, the CPU 56 stores the first reserved memory number = n ( Each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to n = 2, 3, 4) is stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved memory number = n−1, and the data set in the reserved specific area If the first data is “second” data, the second reserved memory buffer in the RAM 55 stores the second reserved memory number corresponding to n (n = 2, 3, 4). Each stored random number value is stored in a storage area corresponding to the second reserved storage number = n−1. In addition, the CPU 56 adds the values (values indicating “first” or “second”) stored in the storage area corresponding to the total reserved memory number = m (m = 2 to 8) in the reserved specific area. Stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved storage number = m−1.

  Therefore, the order in which each random number value stored in each storage area corresponding to each first reserved memory number (or each second reserved memory number) is always extracted is the first reserved memory number (or (Second reserved storage number) = 1, 2, 3, 4 in order. In addition, the order in which the values stored in the respective storage areas corresponding to the total number of pending storages are extracted always matches the order of the total number of pending storages = 1-8. Accordingly, when left-handed is being executed, game balls will be alternately won at the first start winning opening 13a and the second starting winning opening 13b, so that the variable display of the first special symbol and the second display are made according to the winning order. The variable display of two special symbols is executed alternately.

  Also, an input driver circuit 58 that provides the gaming control microcomputer 560 with detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 14a, the second start port switch 15a, the count switch 23a, and the winning port switches 30a and 30b. It is mounted on the main board 31. The main board also includes an output circuit 59 for driving the solenoid 16 for opening and closing the variable winning ball device 15 and the solenoid 21 for opening and closing the special variable winning ball device 20 that forms a big winning opening in accordance with a command from the game control microcomputer 560. 31.

  In addition, the game control microcomputer 560 includes a first special symbol display 8a, a second special symbol display 8b that variably displays special symbols, a normal symbol display 10 that variably displays normal symbols, and a first special symbol hold memory. Display control of the display 18a, the second special symbol storage memory display 18b, and the normal symbol storage memory display 41 is performed.

  The game control microcomputer 560 responds to winning detection based on one of the first starting port switch 14a, the second starting port switch 15a, the count switch 23a, and the winning port switches 30a and 30b being turned on. An award ball number command (award ball number signal) as a payout control command indicating the number of winning balls is output to the payout control microcomputer mounted on the player 37. The payout control microcomputer drives the ball payout device 97 by supplying a drive signal according to the number of prize balls indicated by the prize ball number command. The ball payout device 97 is provided with a payout motor for paying out prize balls. As the payout motor is rotationally controlled by the payout control microcomputer, the number of prize balls designated by the payout control microcomputer is paid out from the ball payout device 97.

  In this case, a prize ball payout is detected on the payout control board 37 side, and a prize ball signal is input to the main board 31 every time ten prize balls are paid out. The prize ball signal input to the main board 31 passes through the main board 31 as it is without passing through the game control microcomputer 560, and is a terminal board (provided on the upper back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1). (Not shown). The prize ball signal input to the main board 31 may be output to the outside via the terminal board after temporarily passing through the game control microcomputer 560. Further, every time the game control microcomputer 560 outputs a prize ball number command to the payout control board 37, the number of prize balls specified by the prize ball number command reaches 10, and a prize ball signal is output. You may make it output externally.

  Also, an external output signal such as a jackpot signal indicating that the game is controlled to the big hit game state or a time reduction signal indicating that the game is controlled to the high base state is received from the information output circuit 64 mounted on the main board 31. It is output and input to an external device such as a hall computer via the terminal board.

  In this embodiment, the first symbol determination signal indicating that the first special symbol is confirmed is displayed when the first special symbol indicator 8a finishes displaying the variation of the special symbol and the display result is derived and displayed. Output from the output circuit 64. When the special symbol variation display is finished and the display result is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, a second symbol confirmation signal indicating that the second special symbol is confirmed is output from the information output circuit 64. The The first symbol determination signal and the second symbol determination signal are both pulse signals having a predetermined width.

  Further, in this embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the first start port switch 14a, the first output port passing signal indicating that the game ball has won the first start winning port 13a is an information output circuit 64. Is output from. When a game ball is detected by the second start port switch 15a, a second start port passing signal indicating that a game ball has won the second start winning port 13b is output from the information output circuit 64. The first start port passage signal and the second start port passage signal are both pulse signals having a predetermined width.

  In this embodiment, when the jackpot gaming state is controlled, a jackpot signal indicating that the jackpot gaming state is controlled is output from the information output circuit 64. The jackpot signal is a signal that is output (turned ON) from the start of the jackpot gaming state to the end of the jackpot gaming state (end of the final round). Further, when the control is made to the high base state (low probability / high base state, high probability / high base state), a time reduction signal indicating that the high base state is controlled is output from the information output circuit 64. . The time reduction signal is a signal that is output (turned ON) from the start of the high base state to the end of the high base state.

  Further, in this embodiment, during a period in which the high base state is not controlled, the second start port switch 15a detects the game ball by a predetermined number of times or more (for example, 5 times) without detecting the game ball by the first start port switch 14a. When a continuous winning abnormality that is continuously detected is detected, a security signal indicating abnormality detection is output from the information output circuit 64. For example, the CPU 56 determines whether or not a value indicating “second” is continuously stored for a predetermined number of times or more in the reserved specific area described above within the period controlled to the low base state. If a value indicating “second” is continuously stored for a predetermined number of times or more during a period in which the memory is generated and controlled to the low base state, a security signal indicating abnormality detection is displayed as information. Output from the output circuit 64. In this embodiment, a security signal is also output from the information output circuit 64 when magnetism is detected by a magnetic detection sensor (not shown) or when an illegal radio wave is detected by a radio detection sensor (not shown). That is, when the CPU 56 detects any abnormality in the gaming machine, a common security signal indicating abnormality detection is output from the information output circuit 64. The security signal is a pulse signal having a predetermined width.

  Further, as described above, a prize ball signal is output from the terminal board every time ten prize balls are paid out. The prize ball signal is a pulse signal having a predetermined width.

  In this embodiment, the effect control means (configured by the effect control microcomputer) mounted on the effect control board 80 instructs the effect contents from the game control microcomputer 560 via the relay board 77. An effect control command is received, and display control of the effect display device 9 for variably displaying effect symbols is performed.

  Also, the effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80 controls the display of the top frame LED 28a, the left frame LED 28b, and the right frame LED 28c provided on the frame side of the game board via the lamp driver board 35. In addition, the sound output from the speaker 27 is controlled via the sound output board 70.

  FIG. 8 is a block diagram illustrating a circuit configuration example of the relay board 77, the effect control board 80, the lamp driver board 35, and the audio output board 70. In the example shown in FIG. 8, the lamp driver board 35 and the audio output board 70 are not equipped with a microcomputer, but may be equipped with a microcomputer. Further, without providing the lamp driver board 35 and the audio output board 70, only the effect control board 80 may be provided for effect control.

  The effect control board 80 is equipped with an effect control microcomputer 101 including an effect control CPU 101 and a RAM for storing information related to the effect. The RAM may be externally attached. In this embodiment, the RAM in the production control microcomputer 100 is not backed up. In the effect control board 80, the effect control CPU 101 operates in accordance with a program stored in a built-in or external ROM (not shown), and receives a capture signal from the main board 31 input via the relay board 77 ( In response to the (effect control INT signal), an effect control command is received via the input driver 102 and the input port 103. Further, the effect control CPU 101 causes the VDP (video display processor) 109 to perform display control of the effect display device 9 based on the effect control command.

  In this embodiment, a VDP 109 that performs display control of the effect display device 9 in cooperation with the effect control microcomputer 100 is mounted on the effect control board 80. The VDP 109 has an address space independent of the production control microcomputer 100, and maps a VRAM therein. VRAM is a buffer memory for developing image data. Then, the VDP 109 outputs the image data in the VRAM to the effect display device 9 via the frame memory.

  The effect control CPU 101 outputs to the VDP 109 a command for reading out necessary data from a CGROM (not shown) in accordance with the received effect control command. The CGROM stores character image data and moving image data displayed on the effect display device 9, specifically, a person, characters, figures, symbols (including effect symbols), and background image data in advance. ROM. The VDP 109 reads image data from the CGROM in response to the instruction from the effect control CPU 101. The VDP 109 executes display control based on the read image data.

  The effect control command and the effect control INT signal are first input to the input driver 102 on the effect control board 80. The input driver 102 passes the signal input from the relay board 77 only in the direction toward the inside of the effect control board 80 (does not pass the signal in the direction from the inside of the effect control board 80 to the relay board 77). It is also a unidirectional circuit as a regulating means.

  As a signal direction regulating means, the signal inputted from the main board 31 is allowed to pass through the relay board 77 only in the direction toward the effect control board 80 (the signal is not passed in the direction from the effect control board 80 to the relay board 77). The unidirectional circuit 74 is mounted. For example, a diode or a transistor is used as the unidirectional circuit. FIG. 8 illustrates a diode. A unidirectional circuit is provided for each signal. Furthermore, since the effect control command and the effect control INT signal are output from the main board 31 via the output port 571 that is a unidirectional circuit, the signal from the relay board 77 toward the inside of the main board 31 is restricted. That is, the signal from the relay board 77 does not enter the inside of the main board 31 (the game control microcomputer 560 side). The output port 571 is a part of the I / O port unit 57 shown in FIG. Further, a signal driver circuit that is a unidirectional circuit may be further provided outside the output port 571 (on the relay board 77 side).

  The effect control CPU 101 drives the motor 86 to operate the movable member 78 via the output port 106.

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 inputs a signal from the operation button 120 via the input port 107 in response to a pressing operation of the operation button 120 by the player.

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 outputs a signal for driving the LED to the lamp driver board 35 via the output port 105. Further, the production control CPU 101 outputs sound number data to the audio output board 70 via the output port 104.

  In the lamp driver board 35, a signal for driving the LED is input to the LED driver 352 via the input driver 351. The LED driver 352 supplies current to light emitters provided on the frame side such as the top frame LED 28a, the left frame LED 28b, and the right frame LED 28c based on a signal for driving the LED. In addition, a current is supplied to a decoration LED or the like provided on the game board side.

  In the voice output board 70, the sound number data is input to the voice synthesis IC 703 via the input driver 702. The voice synthesizing IC 703 generates voice or sound effect according to the sound number data, and outputs it to the amplifier circuit 705. The amplification circuit 705 outputs an audio signal obtained by amplifying the output level of the speech synthesis IC 703 to a level corresponding to the volume set by the volume 706 to the speaker 27. The voice data ROM 704 stores control data corresponding to the sound number data. The control data corresponding to the sound number data is a collection of data showing the output form of the sound effect or sound in a time series in a predetermined period (for example, the changing period of the effect design).

(Aggregation of game information)
Returning to FIG. 1, below the pachinko gaming machine 1 described above, an out ball counter that counts the game balls (out balls) used in the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and discharged from the pachinko gaming machine 1. 1120 is provided. Every time a predetermined number (for example, 10 balls) of out balls is counted, a driving signal is output from the out ball counter 1120. The driving signal is a pulse signal having a predetermined width.

  Prize ball signal output from terminal board, first symbol determination signal, second symbol determination signal, first starting port passing signal, second starting port passing signal, jackpot signal, time reduction signal, security signal, and out The driving signal output from the ball counter 1120 is input to the communication unit 1207 of the hall computer 1200 via a relay device such as the base terminal 1220 and a communication cable, whereby each pachinko gaming machine 1 The game information can be tabulated.

  Output signals from a plurality of pachinko gaming machines 1 (and corresponding out ball counters 1120) are input to the relay device such as the base terminal 1220. From the relay device such as the stand terminal 1220, stand identification information (for example, discriminating the pachinko gaming machine 1 that outputs the signal corresponding to the input signal (or corresponds to the out ball counter 1120 that outputs the signal) (for example, (Identification information attached corresponding to the signal input terminal of the relay device) is output. Thereby, in the information management apparatus such as the hall computer 1200, it becomes possible to manage the game information for each machine number corresponding to the machine identification information. In this embodiment, the hall computer 1200 can communicate with each pachinko gaming machine 1 connected via a relay device such as the base terminal 1220 and tabulates game information of each pachinko gaming machine 1.

  Next, the configuration of the hall computer 1200 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In the hall computer 1200 of this embodiment, a CPU 1202 serving as a storage control means for performing various processes performed by the hall computer 1200, a RAM 1203 used as a work memory, etc., on a data bus 1201 for transmitting and receiving data inside the computer. Receiving data communication with a storage device 1204 composed of a magnetic disk or a magneto-optical disk, an input device 1205 such as a keyboard and a mouse, a display device 1206 for displaying and outputting various screens, and a relay device such as a stand terminal 1220 It is a normal computer to which a communication unit 1207 as means is connected.

  The storage device 1206 stores a game history table shown in FIG. 9 in addition to a processing program in which various processing contents executed by the hall computer 1200 are described.

  In the gaming history table, as shown in FIG. 9, the “model name” of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the jackpot signal are turned on in association with the machine number of each pachinko gaming machine 1 installed in the game hall. “Big hit signal” indicating whether it is or is off (whether it is controlled to the big hit gaming state) and whether the short time signal is ON or OFF (whether it is controlled to the high base state) `` Time signal '' indicating `` a total number of winning balls '' indicating the total number of winning balls paid out on the day, `` total driving balls number '' indicating the total number of driving balls hit on that day, “Total number of balls” calculated by “Total number of balls to be hit” − “Total number of winning balls”, “Number of total jackpots” indicating the number of times of jackpot occurrence on that day, and the first start winning opening 13a on that day “Total number of start winnings” indicating the total value of the number of winnings and the number of winnings to the second start winning opening 13b, Changes in special symbols on the day, “first start prize number” indicating the number of prizes received at the first start prize port 13a, “second start prize number” indicating the number of prizes received on the second start prize port 13b on the day “Total number of start times” indicating the number of display times (total number of variable display times of the first special symbol and the number of variable display times of the second special symbol) and “Special figure 1” indicating the number of variable display times of the first special symbol on the day “Start count” and “Special figure 2 start count” indicating the number of times the second special symbol is changed and displayed on the day are stored.

  All the contents of the game history table can be displayed on the display device 1206, and based on the displayed information, the manager of the game hall can grasp the operating status, winning status, etc. of each gaming machine. it can.

  Next, game information aggregation processing executed by the hall computer 1200 will be described with reference to FIGS. The CPU 1202 inputs a winning ball signal, a driving signal, a first symbol determination signal, a second symbol determination signal, a first starting port passing signal, a second starting port passing signal, and a security signal, a jackpot signal, and a probability change. Waiting for signal switching (change from OFF to ON, ON to OFF), and with these detections, an aggregation process is executed according to the detection results.

  As shown in FIG. 10, when the CPU 1202 detects the input of a prize ball signal (YES in S301), the CPU 1202 executes a prize ball signal input process shown in FIG. 11 (S410). In the process at the time of input of the winning ball signal, first, 10 is added to the total winning ball number in the game history table (S411), and the total difference ball number is updated by [total driving ball number-total updated winning ball number] ( S412).

  As shown in FIG. 10, when the CPU 1202 detects the input of the driving signal (YES in S302), the CPU 1202 performs the driving signal input process shown in FIG. 12 (S420). In the process at the time of driving signal input, first, 10 is added to the total number of balls in the game history table (S421), and the total number of balls is updated by [total number of balls to be updated−total number of winning balls]. (S422).

  As shown in FIG. 10, when CPU 1202 detects the input of the first symbol determination signal (YES in S303A), CPU 1202 executes the first symbol determination signal input process shown in FIG. 13 (S430A). In the first symbol determination signal input process, first, 1 is added to the total start number in the game history table (S431A), and 1 is added to the special figure 1 start number (S432A).

  As shown in FIG. 10, when CPU 1202 detects the input of the second symbol determination signal (YES in S303B), it executes the second symbol determination signal input processing shown in FIG. 14 (S430B). In the second symbol determination signal input process, first, 1 is added to the total number of starts in the game history table (S431B), and 1 is added to the number of special figure 2 starts (S432B).

  As shown in FIG. 10, when CPU 1202 detects the input of the first start port passage signal (YES in S304A), it executes the first start port passage signal input process shown in FIG. 15 (S440A). In the first start port passing signal input process, first, 1 is added to the total start winning number in the game history table (S441A), and 1 is added to the first start winning number (S442A). Then, 1 is added to the first start winning consecutive number (S443A), the second starting winning consecutive number is reset to 0 (S444A), and the first starting winning consecutive number has reached a predetermined number (for example, 5) or not. Is determined (S445A). If the first start winning consecutive number has not reached the predetermined number (NO in S445A), the first start port passing signal input processing is terminated. If the first start winning consecutive number has reached the predetermined number (YES in S445A), a continuous winning abnormality is notified based on the fact that the predetermined number of winnings in the first starting winning port 13a have continued for a predetermined number (S446A). For example, as shown in FIG. 23, the notification of the consecutive winning abnormality is performed by displaying the unit number in which the consecutive winning abnormality is detected on the display device 1206.

  For example, as a factor that the first start winning consecutive number has reached a predetermined number, there may be a case where a game ball is continuously winning through the first start winning port 13a due to an abnormality of the sorting device 90 or the like. In such a case, the administrator can take appropriate measures by notifying the abnormality in the hall computer 1200.

  As shown in FIG. 11, when the CPU 1202 detects the input of the second start port passage signal (YES in S304B), the CPU 1202 executes the second start port passage signal input time process shown in FIG. 16 (S440B). In the second start port passing signal input process, first, 1 is added to the total start winning number in the game history table (S441B), and 1 is added to the second start winning number (S442B). Then, the second start winning consecutive number is incremented by 1 (S443B), the first starting winning consecutive number is reset to 0 (S444B), and it is determined whether or not the time reduction signal is ON (S445B). If the time reduction signal is in the ON state (YES in S445B), the second start port passage signal input processing is terminated. If the time reduction signal is in an OFF state (NO in S445B), it is determined whether or not the time reduction signal is within a predetermined number of winnings (for example, 4) after switching from ON to OFF (S446B). For example, when the time reduction signal is switched from ON to OFF, the value of the winning number counter is reset to 0 after the completion of the time reduction, and every time the total starting winning number is added (S441A, S441B), The value of the winning number counter is incremented by one. Then, in S446B, it is determined whether or not the value of the winning number counter after the time-shortening is equal to or less than a predetermined value (for example, 4).

  If it is within the predetermined number of winnings after the time reduction signal is turned off (YES in S446B), the second start port passing signal input processing is terminated. If the predetermined number of winnings has been exceeded since the time signal is turned off (NO in S446B), it is determined whether or not the second start winning consecutive number has reached a predetermined number (for example, 5) (S447B). If the second start winning consecutive number has not reached the predetermined number (NO in S447B), the second start port passing signal input processing is terminated. If the second start winning consecutive number has reached the predetermined number (YES in S447B), a continuous winning abnormality is notified based on the fact that the predetermined number or more of winnings in the second start winning opening 13b are continued (S448B).

For example, as a factor that the second start winning consecutive number has reached a predetermined number in a period other than the high base state, a game ball wins continuously at the second start winning opening 13b due to an abnormality of the sorting device 90 or an illegal act. The case is considered. In such a case, the administrator can take appropriate measures by notifying the abnormality in the hall computer 1200. In particular, in a gaming machine, it is more advantageous for the player when the display result of the second special symbol is a big hit symbol than when the display result of the first special symbol is a big hit symbol (for example, the number of rounds In many cases, the ratio determined to the big hit type is set high. In such a gaming machine, there is a risk that an illegal act of continuously winning in the second start winning port 13b that does not continuously win in a normal state may be executed. In such a case, there is a continuous winning abnormality on the hall computer 1200 side. By being notified, the amusement hall can recognize the possibility of fraud and take appropriate measures.

  In this embodiment, left-handed in the normal state causes the game ball to alternately win the first start winning opening 13a and the second starting winning opening 13b. By hitting the game ball, the game ball can be continuously awarded to the second start winning opening 13b. Accordingly, a situation in which a game ball continuously wins in the first start winning port 13a in which no corresponding variable winning ball device is provided is a case that cannot normally occur regardless of the opening control status of the variable winning ball device. For this reason, regardless of whether or not the high base state is set, a continuous winning abnormality is immediately notified. On the other hand, a situation in which a game ball wins continuously at the second start winning opening 13b provided with the corresponding variable winning ball device 15 may occur (in a high base state) depending on the opening control state of the variable winning ball device. Since this is a case that can be obtained, normally, a continuous winning abnormality is notified only when the time-short signal in which a continuous winning cannot occur is in an OFF state. As described above, in the gaming machine in which the left-hand strike is performed in the normal state and the game balls are alternately distributed to the first start winning opening 13a and the second starting winning opening 13b, appropriate abnormality notification can be performed.

  As shown in FIG. 10, when the CPU 1202 detects the switching (starting up) of the big hit signal from OFF to ON (YES in S305), the CPU 1202 executes the big hit signal ON detection process shown in FIG. 17 (S450). . In the big hit signal ON detection process, first, the big hit signal is updated to ON in the game history table (S451), and the total number of big hits is incremented by one (S452).

  As shown in FIG. 10, when the CPU 1202 detects switching (falling) from ON to OFF of the big hit signal (YES in S306), the CPU 1202 executes the big hit signal OFF detection process shown in FIG. 18 (S460). ). In the big hit signal OFF detection process, the big hit signal is updated to OFF in the game history table (S461).

  As shown in FIG. 10, when the CPU 1202 detects the switching (rise) of the short-time signal from OFF to ON (YES in S307), the CPU 1202 executes the time-short signal ON detection process shown in FIG. S470). In the time signal ON detection process, the time signal is updated to ON in the game history table (S471).

  As shown in FIG. 10, when the CPU 1202 detects the switching (falling) of the short time signal from ON to OFF (YES in S308), the CPU 1202 executes the time short signal OFF detection time processing shown in FIG. (S480). In the time reduction signal OFF detection process, the time reduction signal is updated to OFF in the game history table (S481).

  As shown in FIG. 10, when the CPU 1202 detects an input of a security signal (YES in S310), the CPU 1202 executes a security signal input process shown in FIG. 21 (S500). In the security signal input process, first, it is determined whether or not the time reduction signal is in an ON state (S501). If the time reduction signal is ON (YES in S501), a notification is made that a gaming machine error that does not include the possibility of a continuous winning abnormality is detected (S502). If the time signal is in an OFF state (NO in S501), it is notified that a gaming machine error including the possibility of a continuous winning abnormality is detected (S503). Here, the continuous winning abnormality in S502 and S503 is a continuous winning abnormality detected on the gaming machine side. The gaming machine error is an abnormality detected on the gaming machine side. The notification of the gaming machine error in S502 and S503 is, for example, a predetermined message together with the machine number on the display device 1206 ("Machine machine error other than consecutive winning anomalies in S502" in S502, "Machine number x in S503"). “×” indicates a gaming machine error (there is a possibility of a consecutive winning anomaly) ”).

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the first start port switch 14a does not detect the game ball during the period when the high base state is not controlled (the period signal is OFF). 2 When a continuous winning abnormality is detected in which the game ball is continuously detected a predetermined number of times or more (for example, five times) by the start switch 15a, a security signal indicating abnormality detection is output. Even when it is detected, a common security signal is output because of the limitation of the number of terminals. Even if the hall computer 1200 side receives a security signal, it cannot identify what kind of gaming machine error it is. However, when the time-shortening signal is OFF by inputting the time-shortening signal from the gaming machine, at least It is possible to identify a gaming machine error other than a continuous winning abnormality and notify that fact. Thereby, the player can grasp that it is a gaming machine error other than continuous winnings, and can take appropriate measures.

In the hall computer 1200 according to the first embodiment described above, as shown in FIG. 22, within the period in which the time reduction signal from the pachinko gaming machine 1 is input ((1) to (2) in the figure). Even if the second start port passage signal is continuously input more than a predetermined number of times within the period), the consecutive winning abnormality is not notified (YES in S445B), but the time signal from the pachinko gaming machine 1 is not input When the second start port passage signal is continuously input for a predetermined number of times or more (period (3) in the figure), a continuous winning abnormality is notified (S448B).

Here, in the determination process of S446B described above, when the number of winnings is within the predetermined number of winnings (4 in the example of FIG. 22) after the high base state is finished, the continuous winning abnormality is not notified (( 2) to (3) period). Here, when the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is controlled to be released after the high base state ends, the display result of the normal symbol variable display that has already started at the end of the high base state becomes the winning symbol. There is a case in which the game ball fired in the right game area 7B continuously wins the second start winning opening 13b even after the high base state ends. Accordingly, if a continuous winning abnormality is notified based on such a winning at the second start winning opening 13b, confusion will be caused. In this embodiment, the number of winnings after the end of the high base state is predetermined. When the number is within 4 (for example, 4), the continuous winning abnormality is not notified, and more appropriate continuous winning abnormality is notified.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, the hall computer 1200 as an information management apparatus according to the second embodiment will be described with respect to differences from the first embodiment. Unlike the first embodiment, the hall computer 1200 according to the second embodiment is not based on the first starting port passing signal or the second starting port passing signal, but based on the first symbol determining signal or the second symbol determining signal. This is to judge abnormality. The output signal from the gaming machine according to the second embodiment is the same as that of the first embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 10, when CPU 1202 detects the input of the first symbol determination signal (YES in S303A), CPU 1202 executes the first symbol determination signal input process shown in FIG. 24 (S430A). In the first symbol determination signal input process, first, 1 is added to the total start number in the game history table (S431A), and 1 is added to the special figure 1 start number (S432A). Then, 1 is added to the special figure 1 start continuous number (S433A), the special figure 2 start continuous number is reset to 0 (S434A), and the special figure 1 start continuous number has reached a predetermined number (for example, 5) or not. Is determined (S435A). If the special figure 1 start continuous number has not reached the predetermined number (NO in S435A), the first symbol determination signal input process is terminated. If the special figure 1 start consecutive number has reached the predetermined number (YES in S435A), a continuous winning abnormality is notified based on the fact that the variable display of the first special symbol has continued for a predetermined number or more (S436A).

  For example, as a factor that the special figure 1 start continuous number has reached a predetermined number, there may be a case where a game ball is continuously won at the first start winning opening 13a due to an abnormality of the sorting device 90 or the like. In such a case, the administrator can take appropriate measures by notifying the abnormality in the hall computer 1200.

  As shown in FIG. 10, when CPU 1202 detects the input of the second symbol determination signal (YES in S303B), it executes the second symbol determination signal input process shown in FIG. 25 (S430B). In the second symbol determination signal input process, first, 1 is added to the total number of starts in the game history table (S431B), and 1 is added to the number of special figure 2 starts (S432B). Then, the special figure 2 start continuous number is incremented by 1 (S433B), the special figure 1 start continuous number is reset to 0 (S434B), and it is determined whether or not the time reduction signal is in an ON state (S435B). If the time reduction signal is in the ON state (YES in S435B), the second symbol determination signal input process is terminated. If the time reduction signal is in an OFF state (NO in S435B), it is determined whether or not the time reduction signal is within a predetermined number of fluctuations (eg, 5) after switching from ON to OFF (S436B). For example, when the short-time signal is switched from ON to OFF, the value of the fluctuation counter after the short-time end is reset to 0, and every time the total start count is added (S431A, S431B), the fluctuation after the short-time end The value of the number counter is incremented by one. Then, in S436B, it is determined whether or not the value of the variation counter after the time reduction is less than or equal to a predetermined value (for example, 5).

  If the number of fluctuations is within the predetermined number of times after the time signal is turned off (YES in S436B), the second symbol determination signal input process is terminated. If the predetermined number of fluctuations has been exceeded after the time signal is turned off (NO in S436B), it is determined whether or not the special figure 2 start continuous number has reached a predetermined number (for example, 5) (S437B). If the special figure 2 start continuous number has not reached the predetermined number (NO in S437B), the second symbol determination signal input process is terminated. If the special figure 2 start continuous number has reached the predetermined number (YES in S437B), a continuous winning abnormality is notified based on the fact that the variable display of the second special symbol has continued for a predetermined number or more (S438B).

For example, as a factor that the special figure 2 start continuous number has reached a predetermined number during a period other than the high base state, the game ball wins continuously at the second start winning opening 13b due to an abnormality of the sorting device 90 or an illegal act. The case is considered. In such a case, the administrator can take appropriate measures by notifying the abnormality in the hall computer 1200. In particular, in a gaming machine, it is more advantageous for the player when the display result of the second special symbol is a big hit symbol than when the display result of the first special symbol is a big hit symbol (for example, the number of rounds In many cases, the ratio determined to the big hit type is set high. In such a gaming machine, there is a risk that an illegal act of continuously winning in the second start winning port 13b that does not continuously win in a normal state may be executed. In such a case, there is a continuous winning abnormality on the hall computer 1200 side. By being notified, the amusement hall can recognize the possibility of fraud and take appropriate measures.

  As shown in FIG. 10, when the CPU 1202 detects the input of the first start port passage signal (YES in S304A), the CPU 1202 executes the first start port passage signal input process shown in FIG. 26 (S440A). In the first start port passing signal input process, 1 is added to the total start winning number in the game history table (S441A), and 1 is added to the first start winning number (S442A).

  As shown in FIG. 10, when the CPU 1202 detects the input of the second start port passage signal (YES in S304B), it executes the second start port passage signal input process shown in FIG. 27 (S440B). In the second start port passing signal input process, 1 is added to the total start winning number in the game history table (S441B), and 1 is added to the second start winning number (S442B).

In the hall computer 1200 according to the second embodiment described above, as shown in FIG. 28, within the period in which the time reduction signal from the pachinko gaming machine 1 is input (in (1) to (2) in the figure). Even if the second symbol determination signal is continuously input more than a predetermined number of times within (period), no consecutive winning abnormality is notified (YES in S435B), but within the period when the time signal from the pachinko gaming machine 1 is not input When the second symbol determination signal is continuously input a predetermined number of times (period (3) and thereafter in the figure), a continuous winning abnormality is notified (S438B).

Here, in the determination process of S436B described above, when the number of fluctuations is within a predetermined number (5 in the example of FIG. 28) after the high base state is finished, the continuous winning abnormality is not notified (( 2) to (3) period). This is because, after the high base state ends, the second special symbol variable display based on the second reserved memory is executed, and the second symbol determination signal may be continuously output. For example, assuming that the swinging member 93 of the sorting device 90 is in the state shown in FIG. 5C at the time when the right hand strike in the high base state is started (that is, the game ball received next time is the second start winning prize. If the second reserved memory number has reached the upper limit value (4 in this example) at the end of the high base state, the second hold is assumed after the high base state ends. The variable display of the second special symbol is continuously executed up to the upper limit value of memory number + 1 times (a total of 5 times in this example). Accordingly, if a continuous winning abnormality is notified within this period, confusion will be caused. Therefore, in this second embodiment, the number of variable displays after the end of the high base state is a predetermined number (for example, the second reserved storage number). If it is within the upper limit value + 1 = 5), the continuous winning abnormality is not notified, and more appropriate continuous winning abnormality is notified.

[Third Embodiment]
Next, the hall computer 1200 as the information management apparatus according to the third embodiment will be described with respect to differences from the first embodiment. Unlike the first embodiment, the hall computer 1200 according to the third embodiment determines a continuous winning abnormality based on the state of the second start port opening signal instead of the state of the time signal. The output signal from the gaming machine according to the third embodiment is different from the first embodiment when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed and when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed. A common symbol confirmation signal is output at. Further, a second start port opening signal that is ON during a period (open state) in which the variable winning ball device 15 is controlled to open and is OFF during a period (closed state) in which the opening control is not performed is output.

  As shown in FIG. 29, when the CPU 1202 detects the input of the symbol determination signal (YES in S303), the CPU 1202 executes the symbol determination signal input process shown in FIG. 30 (S430). In the process at the time of symbol determination signal input, the total number of starts is incremented by 1 in the game history table.

  As shown in FIG. 29, when CPU 1202 detects the input of the second start port passage signal (YES in S304B), it executes the second start port passage signal input process shown in FIG. 31 (S440B). In the second start port passing signal input process, first, 1 is added to the total start winning number in the game history table (S441B), and 1 is added to the second start winning number (S442B). Then, the second start winning consecutive number is incremented by 1 (S443B), the first starting winning consecutive number is reset to 0 (S444B), and it is determined whether or not the second start port opening signal is in an ON state (S443B). S445C). If the second start port opening signal is in an ON state (YES in S445C), the second start port passing signal input process is terminated. If the second start port opening signal is in an OFF state (NO in S445C), it is determined whether or not the second start port opening signal is within a predetermined winning number (for example, 1) after switching from ON to OFF ( S446C). For example, when the second start port opening signal is switched from ON to OFF, the value of the winning number counter is reset to 0 after the opening is completed, and every time the total starting winning number is added (S441A, S441B), The prize counter is incremented by 1 after the opening is completed. Then, in S446C, it is determined whether or not the value of the winning number counter after the completion of opening is equal to or less than a predetermined value (for example, 1).

  If it is within the predetermined number of winnings after the second start port opening signal is turned off (YES in S446C), the second start port passing signal input process is terminated. If the predetermined number of winnings has been exceeded since the second start opening signal is turned off (NO in S446C), it is determined whether or not the second starting winning consecutive number has reached a predetermined number (for example, 5) (S447B). ). If the second start winning consecutive number has not reached the predetermined number (NO in S447B), the second start port passing signal input processing is terminated. If the second start winning consecutive number has reached the predetermined number (YES in S447B), a continuous winning abnormality is notified based on the fact that the predetermined number or more of winnings in the second start winning opening 13b are continued (S448B).

For example, as a factor that the number of consecutive second start winning prizes reaches a predetermined number during a period other than the opening control period of the variable winning ball apparatus 15, the second start winning prize opening 13b continues due to an abnormality of the sorting apparatus 90 or an illegal act. A case where a game ball is won can be considered. In such a case, the administrator can take appropriate measures by notifying the abnormality in the hall computer 1200. In particular, in a gaming machine, it is more advantageous for the player when the display result of the second special symbol is a big hit symbol than when the display result of the first special symbol is a big hit symbol (for example, the number of rounds In many cases, the ratio determined to the big hit type is set high. In such a gaming machine, there is a risk that an illegal act of continuously winning in the second start winning port 13b that does not continuously win in a normal state may be executed. In such a case, there is a continuous winning abnormality on the hall computer 1200 side. By being notified, the amusement hall can recognize the possibility of fraud and take appropriate measures.

  As shown in FIG. 29, when the CPU 1202 detects that the second start port opening signal is switched from OFF to ON (rise) (YES in S311), the second start port opening signal ON detection shown in FIG. Time processing is executed (S510). In the second start port opening signal ON detection process, the second start port opening signal is updated to ON in the game history table (S511).

  As shown in FIG. 29, when the CPU 1202 detects the switching (falling) of the second start port opening signal from ON to OFF (YES in S312), the second start port opening signal OFF shown in FIG. A detection time process is executed (S520). In the second start port opening signal OFF detection process, the second start port opening signal is updated to OFF in the game history table (S521).

  As shown in FIG. 29, when CPU 1202 detects the input of a security signal (YES in S310), it executes the security signal input process shown in FIG. 34 (S500). In the security signal input process, first, it is determined whether or not the second start port opening signal is in an ON state (S501A). If the second start port opening signal is in an ON state (YES in S501A), a notification is made that a gaming machine error that does not include the possibility of a continuous winning abnormality is detected (S502). If the second start port opening signal is in an OFF state (NO in S501A), a notification is made that a gaming machine error including the possibility of continuous winning abnormality is detected (S503).

  In the hall computer 1200 according to the third embodiment described above, as shown in FIG. 35, within the period during which the second start port opening signal is input from the pachinko gaming machine 1 ((1) to ( In the period of 2), even if the second start port passing signal is continuously input for a predetermined number of times or more, a continuous winning abnormality is not notified (YES in S445C), but the second start port opening signal from the pachinko gaming machine 1 is not When the second start port passage signal is continuously input a predetermined number of times or more within a period in which no input is made (period (3) in the figure), a continuous winning abnormality is notified (S448B).

Here, according to the determination process of S446C described above, the opening control of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 (when the opening control is executed a plurality of times in association with the derivation display of one winning symbol, all the opening controls are performed). If it is within the predetermined number of winnings (1 in the example of FIG. 35) after the end, the continuous winning abnormality is not notified (period (2) to (3) in the figure). For example, when the swinging member 93 of the sorting device 90 is in the state shown in FIG. 5C at the time when the opening control is started (that is, a state in which the game ball received next time is distributed to the second start winning opening 13b). As soon as the release control is finished, the game ball will first win the second start winning opening 13b, and this will cause confusion if the continuous winning abnormality is notified. In the third embodiment, when the number of winnings after the completion of the opening control of the variable winning ball device 15 is within a predetermined number (for example, 1), the continuous winning abnormality is not notified and a more appropriate continuous winning abnormality is notified. To be done.

[Fourth Embodiment]
Next, the hall computer 1200 as an information management apparatus according to the fourth embodiment will be described with respect to differences from the first embodiment. Unlike the first embodiment, the hall computer 1200 according to the fourth embodiment determines consecutive winning abnormality based on the passing situation of the game ball of the gate 32 instead of the situation of the time signal. The output signal from the gaming machine according to the fourth embodiment differs from the first embodiment when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed and when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed. A common symbol confirmation signal is output at. A pulse-like gate passage signal is output based on the game ball passing through the gate 32.

  As shown in FIG. 36, when the CPU 1202 detects the input of the symbol determination signal (YES in S303), the CPU 1202 executes the symbol determination signal input process shown in FIG. 37 (S430). In the process at the time of symbol determination signal input, the total number of starts is incremented by 1 in the game history table.

As shown in FIG. 36, when CPU 1202 detects the input of the second start port passage signal (YES in S304B), it executes the second start port passage signal input process shown in FIG. 38 (S440B). In the second start port passing signal input process, first, 1 is added to the total start winning number in the game history table (S441B), and 1 is added to the second start winning number (S442B). Then, the second start winning consecutive number is incremented by 1 (S443B), the first starting winning consecutive number is reset to 0 (S444B), and the corresponding pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on within a predetermined period (for example, after turning on the power). (Within the period until the first gate pass signal is input)
S444C). If it is within a predetermined period since the power is turned on (YES in S444C), the second start port passage signal input processing is terminated. For example, during the period from when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is powered on until the first gate passage signal is input, the elapsed time from the input of the gate passage signal, for example, by resetting the value of a gate passage timer to be described later May become unknown. For this reason, during the period from when the power is turned on until the first gate passage signal is input, a more appropriate abnormality notification is performed by not reporting a continuous prize abnormality.

  If the predetermined period has elapsed since the corresponding pachinko gaming machine 1 was turned on (NO in S444C), it is determined whether or not the gate passing timer set at the time of inputting the gate passing signal has timed out (S445D). ). That is, it is determined whether or not a predetermined period has elapsed since the passage of the gate. If the gate passage timer has not timed out (NO in S445D), the second start port passage signal input processing is terminated. If the gate passing timer has timed out (YES in S445D), it is determined whether or not it is within a predetermined winning number (for example, 1) from the timeout of the gate passing timer (S446D). For example, when the gate passing timer times out, the value of the winning number counter after time-out is reset to 0, and the value of the winning number counter after time-out is changed every time the total starting winning number is added (S441A, S441B). 1 is added. In S446D, it is determined whether or not the value of the post-timeout winning prize counter is equal to or less than a predetermined value (for example, 1).

  If it is within the predetermined number of winnings from the time-out of the gate passing timer (YES in S446D), the second start port passing signal input process is terminated. If the predetermined number of winnings has been exceeded due to the timeout of the gate passing timer (NO in S446D), it is determined whether or not the second starting winning consecutive number has reached a predetermined number (for example, 5) (S447B). If the second start winning consecutive number has not reached the predetermined number (NO in S447B), the second start port passing signal input processing is terminated. If the second start winning consecutive number has reached the predetermined number (YES in S447B), a continuous winning abnormality is notified based on the fact that the predetermined number or more of winnings in the second start winning opening 13b are continued (S448B).

Normally, in a state where the right strike is executed, the game balls pass through the gate 32 at a predetermined rate. Therefore, when a predetermined period has passed without the gate passing signal being input, that is, when the gate passing timer has timed out, it is estimated that the right-handed is not executed. During such a period, as a factor that the number of consecutive second start winning prizes has reached a predetermined number, game balls are continuously won at the second start winning opening 13b due to an abnormality of the sorting device 90 or an illegal act. Cases are considered. In such a case, the administrator can take appropriate measures by notifying the abnormality in the hall computer 1200. In particular, in a gaming machine, it is more advantageous for the player when the display result of the second special symbol is a big hit symbol than when the display result of the first special symbol is a big hit symbol (for example, the number of rounds In many cases, the ratio determined to the big hit type is set high. In such a gaming machine, there is a risk that an illegal act of continuously winning in the second start winning port 13b that does not continuously win in a normal state may be executed. In such a case, there is a continuous winning abnormality on the hall computer 1200 side. By being notified, the amusement hall can recognize the possibility of fraud and take appropriate measures.

  As shown in FIG. 36, when the CPU 1202 detects the input of the gate passage signal (YES in S313), the CPU 1202 executes the processing at the time of gate passage signal input shown in FIG. 39 (S530). In the gate passing signal input process, 1 is added to the total gate passing number in the game history table (S531), and a gate passing timer is set (S532). For example, when the right strike is being performed, the intervals at which the game balls pass through the gate 32 are counted, and the longest interval among the obtained counting results is set as the timer value.

  As shown in FIG. 36, when CPU 1202 detects the input of a security signal (YES in S310), it executes the security signal input process shown in FIG. 40 (S500). In the security signal input process, first, it is determined whether or not the gate passage timer has timed out (S501B). If the gate passing timer has not timed out (NO in S501B), it is notified that a gaming machine error that does not include the possibility of a consecutive winning abnormality is detected (S502). If the gate passing timer has timed out (YES in S501B), it is notified that a gaming machine error including the possibility of a continuous winning abnormality is detected (S503).

In the hall computer 1200 according to the fourth embodiment described above, as shown in FIG. 41, the second time is within the period until the gate passage timer times out (within the period (1) to (2) in the figure). Even if the start port passage signal is continuously input for a predetermined number of times or more, a continuous winning abnormality is not notified (NO in S445D), but the second start port passage signal continues for a predetermined number of times or more within the period when the gate passage timer times out. If it is input (period (3) in the figure), a continuous winning abnormality is notified (S448B).

Here, in the determination process of S446D described above, if the number of winnings is within a predetermined number (1 in the example of FIG. 41) after the gate passing timer times out, the continuous winning abnormality is not notified (( 2) to (3) period). For example, when the swing member 93 of the distribution device 90 is in the state shown in FIG. 5C when the gate passage timer is set (that is, the game ball received next time is distributed to the second start winning opening 13b. If it is in a state), immediately after the time-out of the gate passing timer, the game ball will first win the second start winning opening 13b. become. In the fourth embodiment, when the number of winnings after the time-out of the gate passage timer is within a predetermined number (for example, 1), the continuous winning abnormality is not notified, and more appropriate continuous winning abnormality is notified. ing.

  Finally, other features of the information management apparatus according to Embodiments 1 to 4 described above, and other embodiments different from these embodiments will be described.

  In the above-described embodiment, the game balls are alternately distributed to the first start winning opening 13a and the second starting winning opening 13b by the distribution device 90, and the variable winning ball apparatus 15 corresponds to the second start winning opening 13b. The example provided is described. That is, the example in which winning in the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is equivalent to winning in the second start winning opening 13b has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this. Even when a variable winning ball apparatus is provided corresponding to the second start winning opening, it is possible to notify the consecutive winning abnormality by executing the same control as in the present embodiment on the hall computer side. For example, in the gaming machine configured as shown in FIG. 42, the sorting device 90 alternately distributes the game balls received from the inflow port 92 to the first start winning port 13a and the second starting winning port 13b. Since the variable winning ball apparatus corresponding to the winning opening 13b is not provided, the gaming balls are alternately distributed to the first starting winning opening 13a and the second starting winning opening 13b regardless of the gaming state. A second start winning opening 13c different from the second starting winning opening 13b is provided as a second start winning opening, and a variable winning ball apparatus 15 corresponding thereto is provided. The variable winning ball device 15 is controlled to be opened by the solenoid 16, and when the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, the game ball that has been launched into the right game area 7B and does not pass through the distribution device 90 is the second start winning port 13c. It is possible to win a prize. When the variable winning ball device 15 is controlled to be in the open state, the game ball directed to the variable winning ball device 15 that has been launched into the right game area 7B is extremely likely to win the second start winning port 13c. Further, in a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, the game ball does not win the second start winning opening 13c. Therefore, when left-handed is executed, game balls flow into the inflow port 92, and game balls are alternately won at the first start winning port 13a and the second starting winning port 13b in the order of inflow (first start condition and The second starting condition is satisfied alternately). On the other hand, when the right strike is executed, the game ball that does not pass through the sorting device 90 wins the second start winning opening 13c, so that the winning at the second start winning opening 13c continues (second). The starting condition is established continuously).

  In the above embodiment, an example in which game balls are alternately distributed to the first start area and the second start area has been described. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the game balls are arranged in a predetermined order in the first start area and the second start area. The present invention can be applied to what is distributed. For example, it is determined whether or not winnings to the first start area and the second start area occur in an order that matches the predetermined order during a period in which the time signal is not input, and the predetermined order is met. If it is not done, it is better to notify the winning abnormality.

Further, when game balls are distributed in a predetermined order, not limited to the first start area and the second start area, the start area (the second embodiment in the above embodiment) is provided with a corresponding variable winning ball device.
With respect to the start winning opening 13b), the winning frequency of the game ball may be increased depending on the opening control status of the variable winning ball apparatus, but the starting area where the corresponding variable winning ball apparatus is not provided (the first embodiment in the above embodiment) For the 1 start winning opening 13a), the winning frequency of the game ball is not increased, so regardless of whether or not the variable winning ball apparatus is in the open control state (whether the time signal is ON or OFF) Alternatively, regardless of whether the second start port opening signal is ON or OFF), a predetermined frequency (in the above embodiment, 5 consecutive winnings, for example, 4 out of 5 winnings may be acceptable, In the case where a winning in the starting area occurs in 3 times out of 4 times), a winning abnormality is notified. In other words, when a start condition is established with a predetermined frequency based on winning in a starting area in which the corresponding variable winning ball apparatus is not provided, a prize abnormality is notified.

  In each of the above-described embodiments, if it is a period during which a right hand is executed in the gaming machine (a period in which the winning ratio to the variable winning ball apparatus is increased), the first start area and the second start area In the case where it is a period during which left-handed is performed without performing abnormality notification regarding the winning order (a period in which the winning ratio to the variable winning ball apparatus is not increased), winning in the first starting area and the second starting area It can be said that it is determined whether or not the order matches a predetermined order, and if it does not match, abnormality notification is executed. For example, the period during which left-handedness is executed may be determined by the following method.

  In the low base state in which left-handed is executed, the winning frequency of the game ball to the start winning opening is not increased, and therefore the start opening passing signal and the symbol determination signal are not output with high frequency. Therefore, a period in which the number of input of the start opening passage signal and the symbol determination signal within the predetermined period is less than the predetermined number may be determined as the left-handed period. By doing in this way, when a common start-port passing signal is output for winning in the first start winning port and winning in the second start winning port, the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol It is possible to determine the left-handed period even when a common symbol determination signal is output in the variable display.

  In addition, in the low base state where left-handed is executed, the winning ball payout based on the winning at the starting winning opening is not performed at a high frequency because the winning frequency of the gaming ball at the starting winning opening is not increased. It will be. Therefore, a period in which the number of prize balls in the predetermined period is less than the predetermined number may be determined as a left-handed period. By doing in this way, when a common start-port passing signal is output for winning in the first start winning port and winning in the second start winning port, the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol It is possible to determine the left-handed period even when a common symbol determination signal is output in the variable display.

  In addition, when a launch intensity signal indicating the launch intensity of a game ball is output from the gaming machine, the launch intensity is lower than a predetermined reference based on the fact that the launch intensity is lower than the right strike when left-handed. May be determined to be a left-handed period.

  In the above embodiment, the predetermined number (S445A, S447B, S435A, S437B) to be compared with the first start winning number, the second starting winning number, the special figure 1 start continuous number, and the special figure 2 start continuous number are as follows: It can be arbitrarily set on the information management apparatus side. For example, when the hall computer 1200 is intended to detect abnormalities or frauds at an early stage, a predetermined number is set to be small by the input device 1205 and the like, and the trouble and confusion caused by frequent abnormal notifications are prevented. When it is intended to do so, it is preferable to set a large predetermined number by the input device 1205 or the like. Note that the predetermined number to be compared with the first start winning consecutive number and the predetermined number to be compared with the second starting winning consecutive number can be individually set, and may be different from each other. Further, the predetermined number to be compared with the special figure 1 start continuous number and the predetermined number to be compared with the special figure 2 start continuous number can be individually set, and may be different from each other.

  For example, in the above embodiment, an example is shown in which a gaming machine error is notified when a continuous winning abnormality is detected on the gaming machine side, but a predetermined condition set as a detection condition for a continuous winning abnormality on the gaming machine side is shown. When a predetermined number smaller than the number (the number of consecutive winnings at the second start winning opening) is set on the information management device side, it is possible to detect defects and fraud that cannot be detected on the gaming machine on the information management device side Become.

  From the gaming machine shown in the first embodiment, the first symbol determination signal is output with the variable display of the first special symbol, and the second symbol determination signal is output with the variable display of the second special symbol. Although an example has been described, the present invention is not limited to this, and a common symbol determination signal may be output for variable display of the first special symbol and variable display of the second special symbol.

  From the gaming machine shown in the above second embodiment, a first start port passing signal is output along with the winning at the first starting winning port, and a second start port passing signal is output along with winning at the second starting winning port. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a common start port passing signal may be output for winning in the first starting winning port and winning in the second starting winning port.

  In the information management device according to the third embodiment, unlike the information management devices according to the first embodiment and the second embodiment, the player may accidentally make a right strike at low base and the game ball is variable. Even when the winning ball apparatus 15 is won, there is an advantage that the continuous winning abnormality is not notified by winning in the second start winning opening 13b. Therefore, in the information management apparatus, by executing both the determination process according to the first embodiment and the second embodiment and the determination process according to the third embodiment, the consecutive determination abnormality (second The number of start winning consecutive numbers and the special figure 2 start continuous number are determined to be equal to or greater than a predetermined number), and when the latter determination process is not determined to be a continuous winning abnormality, abnormality notification is performed more appropriately, so that more appropriate abnormality notification is executed. Will be.

  In the information management device according to the fourth embodiment described above, unlike the information management devices according to the first embodiment and the second embodiment, if the player mistakenly performs a right-handed strike when the base is low, the game ball is variable Even when the winning ball apparatus 15 is won, there is an advantage that the continuous winning abnormality is not notified by winning in the second start winning opening 13b. Therefore, in the information management device, by executing both the determination process according to the first embodiment and the second embodiment and the determination process according to the fourth embodiment, the consecutive determination abnormality (second The number of start winning consecutive numbers and the special figure 2 start continuous number are determined to be equal to or greater than a predetermined number), and when the latter determination process is not determined to be a continuous winning abnormality, abnormality notification is performed more appropriately, so that more appropriate abnormality notification is executed. Will be.

  In the information management device according to the fourth embodiment described above, the continuous winning abnormality is determined based on the input of the second starting port passage signal, but not limited to this, based on the input of the second symbol confirmation signal. In this case, it is possible to determine whether or not the consecutive prize is abnormal. That is, instead of using the second start winning consecutive number, the consecutive abnormal winning may be determined using the special figure 2 start consecutive number as in the second embodiment.

  In the third embodiment and the fourth embodiment, as in the first embodiment, the abnormality notification of the continuous winning abnormality may not be executed within a predetermined number of winnings after the time signal is switched off. . Similarly to the second embodiment, the abnormality notification of the continuous winning abnormality may not be executed within a predetermined number of fluctuations after the time reduction signal is switched off.

  In the information management apparatus according to the first to third embodiments, the consecutive winning abnormality may not be determined within a predetermined period (for example, within 10 fluctuations) from turning on the gaming machine.

  In the above embodiment, as shown in S446B in FIG. 16 and S436B in FIG. 25, the continuous abnormality determination in S447B and S437B is performed within a predetermined winning number or within a predetermined fluctuation number after the time signal is switched from ON to OFF. Although the example of not performing was demonstrated, after performing these continuous abnormality determination, you may make it not perform abnormality notification of S448B or S438B. Similarly, in S446C of FIG. 31, when the second start opening signal is turned off and within the predetermined number of winnings, the abnormality notification of S448B is not executed after the continuous abnormality determination of S447B is executed. Alternatively, in S446D of FIG. 38, when it is within the predetermined number of winnings from the timeout of the gate passing timer, the abnormality notification of S448B may not be executed after the continuous abnormality determination of S447B is executed.

  The process of the information management apparatus according to the first to fourth embodiments described above and the process according to the other embodiments are appropriately combined so that the determination process of the consecutive winning abnormality according to the output signal of the gaming machine is performed. Good. In the above embodiment, the example in which the hall computer 1200 performs the process of determining whether or not the consecutive prize has been described has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this. It is also possible to perform a process for determining whether or not consecutive winnings are concentrating on the player, that is, the calling lamp device.

(Determination and notification of consecutive prizes in the card unit)
In the above-described embodiment, the determination and notification of the consecutive winning abnormality executed by the hall computer 1200 is provided corresponding to each gaming machine, and can also be executed by a card unit having a display device. For example, as shown in FIGS. 43A and 44, the card unit 1300 is provided corresponding to the pachinko gaming machine 1 (here, adjacent to the left side of the pachinko gaming machine 1). The card unit 1300 has a vertically long box shape. As shown in FIG. 43A, a bill insertion slot 1304a, a touch panel display 1306, a card insertion slot 1305a, and an infrared signal are provided on the front surface thereof. Receiver unit (IR) 1307 and the like, and as shown in FIGS. 43 (b) and 44, there are an input port 1308, a bill validator 1304, a unit controller 1301, a ball loan communication unit 1302, and a system controller. A communication unit 1303, a card R / W 1305, and the like are provided, and these components are connected as shown in FIG.

  The unit control unit 1301 includes a CPU, a RAM, a ROM, an EEPROM, and the like. The processing program stored in the ROM (or EEPROM) is executed by the CPU using the RAM as a work area, so that the card unit 1300 includes the processing unit. Various operations are performed by controlling the operation of each component. The EEPROM of the unit control unit 1301 stores game information tabulated based on the output signal from the corresponding pachinko gaming machine 1, for example, the same items as the game history table shown in FIG. 9 are stored. ing.

  The ball lending communication unit 1302 is connected to the payout control board 37 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 described above, and controls communication between the card unit 1300 and the pachinko gaming machine 1. A known PSI signal line, PRDY signal line, BRDY signal line, BRQ signal line, and EXS signal line are provided between the ball lending communication unit 1302 and the payout control board 37. The ball lending process is performed by transmitting and receiving various signals through the network. The ball lending process is executed based on an operation of a ball lending button (not shown) provided on the upper plate of the pachinko gaming machine 1. Specifically, the card unit 1300 provides a lending preparation signal (for example, a PRDY signal) indicating that a gaming medium (for example, a pachinko ball or medal) can be lent by the gaming machine 1 (pachinko gaming machine, slot gaming machine). First receiving means for receiving a lending operation (for example, operation of a lending button of a pachinko gaming machine) and a lending request signal (for example, a LOW level of a BRDY signal) First transmission means for transmitting to the gaming machine, and second transmission means for transmitting a loan command signal (for example, a LOW level of the BRQ signal) for instructing the loan of the game medium to the game machine after transmitting the loan request signal. And a lending enable signal (tat) indicating that the gaming medium transmitted from the gaming machine can be lent in response to the lending request signal and the lending command signal. For example, second receiving means for receiving the LOW level of the EXS signal), and third transmitting means for transmitting a loan confirmation signal (for example, a HIGH level of the BRQ signal) indicating confirmation of reception of the loanable signal to the gaming machine. In response to the lending confirmation signal, the gaming machine lends a game medium (for example, pays out an actual pachinko ball, adds the number of game balls) and is transmitted when the game machine is completed to indicate the completion of the lending of the game medium. Third transmission means for receiving a loan completion signal (for example, HIGH level of the EXS signal) and a fourth transmission for transmitting a loan request end signal (for example, HIGH level of the BRDY signal) indicating the end of the loan request to the gaming machine Means. The system controller communication unit 1303 is communicably connected to a system controller (not shown) that performs the remaining amount check of the prepaid card and controls communication with the system controller. The bill validator 24 is an example of money accepting means and accepts money. Here, as shown in FIG. 43 (b), a prepaid card is accepted by the card R / W 1305 (that is, inserted). ) In a depositable state, a bill inserted from the bill insertion slot 1304a is received, and the amount of the bill is output to the unit control unit 1301 as a deposit amount. The banknotes that have been identified are discharged from the back of the card unit 1300 through the banknote passage 1304b, transported by a banknote transport mechanism (not shown) provided on the game island, and collected in a safe (not shown). . The card R / W 1305 is an example of a recording medium accepting unit that accepts a prepaid card inserted from the card insertion slot 1305a and reads a card ID and a card remaining amount recorded on the accepted prepaid card. Also, the card R / W 1305 updates the deposit amount added to the remaining card amount recorded on the prepaid card being accepted when the deposit is made. Subtract and update the usage amount. This card R / W 1305 includes an IC chip R / W corresponding to an IC chip of a prepaid card that is an IC card. The accepted prepaid card is returned based on an operation of a return button (not shown) provided on the upper plate of the pachinko gaming machine 1. In addition, although a prepaid card has been described as an example of the recording medium, the present invention is not limited to this, and a coin-type IC chip or a portable terminal having a unique ID capable of non-contact communication may be used. Further, the recording medium is not limited to one used for renting out game media, but may be issued for referring to game data or for giving points.

  Various signals output from the terminal board of the pachinko gaming machine 1 are input to the input port 1308. For example, as in the first embodiment, a prize ball signal, a first symbol determination signal, a second symbol determination signal, a first start port passage signal, a second start port passage signal, a jackpot signal, a time reduction signal, and a security signal In addition, a driving signal output from the out ball counter 1120 is input (FIG. 44). In the unit control unit 1301, the game information in the corresponding pachinko gaming machine 1 is aggregated by executing the aggregation process similar to that of the hall computer 1200 based on various signals input to the input port 1308, and continuously. It is possible to determine a prize abnormality (determination process corresponding to S445A, S447B, etc.).

  The touch panel display 1306 is for accepting operations from the player and displaying various accumulated game histories. A receiving unit (IR) 1307 receives an infrared signal transmitted from a remote controller operated by a store clerk or the like, converts the received signal into a predetermined data string, and outputs it to the unit controller 1301. The unit controller 1301 displays a predetermined game history on the display 1306 based on the reception of the infrared signal. Further, when the unit control unit 1301 determines that the consecutive prize is abnormal (for example, when YES is determined in the determination process corresponding to S445A, S447B, etc.), as shown in FIG. A message “A consecutive winning anomaly has been detected” is displayed (for example, processing corresponding to S446A or S448B).

  In addition, it may be a table data display device that does not perform the ball lending process like the card unit 1300 shown in this example, and only counts and displays the game history based on the input signal. In the present embodiment, as an example, processing such as counting processing, establishment order determination processing, and consecutive winning abnormality determination processing is executed by the unit control unit of the card unit 1300. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the card unit 1300 is not limited thereto. A device that executes processing in an external device (for example, a hall computer 1200 or a separately provided unit) connected to the computer and transmits the processing result to the card unit 1300 and reflects it in the display may be formed as a device.

(Determination and notification of consecutive prizes in the calling lamp device)
In the above-described embodiment, the game information totaling process and the total data display executed by the hall computer 1200 can also be executed by the calling lamp device 2200 provided corresponding to each gaming machine. For example, the calling lamp device 2200 is attached to a lamp plate that can be opened and closed at the upper side position of the game island. As shown in FIGS. 46 and 47, the MPU 2279, the connection port 2272, the RTC 2273, the communication And a display board 2260 connected to the control board 2270 via a connection port 2272 and a connection cable 2271. The control board 2270 is mounted with a unit 2274, a RAM 2275, an EEPROM 2276, and the like.

  As shown in FIG. 46, a liquid crystal (LCD) panel 2263 capable of displaying various game data is arranged at the center of the calling lamp device 2200 to form a display screen. On this display screen, game data such as the total number of jackpots of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to which the calling lamp device 2200 is connected is displayed. Input buttons 2262a to 2262d that can be operated by the player are arranged near the lower part of the outer periphery of the display screen. In the lower display area on the player side of the display screen, input menus corresponding to the input buttons 2262a to 2262d are displayed above the input buttons 2262a to 2262d, respectively. A receiving unit (IR) 2265 for receiving an infrared signal from a remote controller operated by a store clerk is arranged on the outer periphery of the display screen. These input buttons 2262a to 2262d and the receiving unit 2265 are mounted on the display substrate 2260 as shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 46, LED modules 2267 capable of emitting each color are mounted symmetrically on both the left and right sides of the display screen, and these are provided by a notification lamp cover portion formed of a transparent resin material. Covered. When these LED modules 2267 emit light in a predetermined manner, various notifications are given to the store clerk and decoration effects are performed. The LCD panel 2263 used in this example is a dot matrix LCD panel capable of full color display, and can display various characters, numbers, graphs, and the like in various display colors. As described above, in this example, a dot matrix LCD panel is used as a display panel for forming a display screen. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, an EL panel, an LED panel, a fluorescent tube It may be a display device or a segment display.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 47, an EL backlight 2295 is disposed below the LCD panel 2263, and surface emission is achieved by connecting a driver circuit 2294 that supplies a predetermined high-frequency power source to the EL backlight 2295. The LCD panel 2263 is illuminated from below, and the LCD panel 2263 and the EL backlight 2295 are disposed on a base installed on the display substrate 2260. The driver circuit 2294 is connected to the MPU 2279 via the connection port 2272, and the lighting of the EL backlight 2295 is controlled by the MPU 2279.

  The LCD panel 2263 is connected to the MPU 2279 via the LCD driver 2264 mounted on the display board 2260 and the connection port 2272, and a display based on game data output from the MPU 2279 is displayed on the LCD panel 2263. ing. Further, the input buttons 2262a to 2262d are connected to the MPU 2279 via the connection port 2272. When an ON signal generated by operating the input buttons 2262a to 2262d is input, a control microcomputer (not shown) The processes corresponding to the input buttons 2262a to 2262d on each screen are performed. In addition, any one of the input buttons 2262a to 2262d is set as a call button for calling a store clerk. By operating the call button, the LED module 2267 lights in a predetermined manner, and the store clerk plays a game. Announces a call from a person.

  The receiving unit 2265 receives an infrared signal transmitted from a remote controller (not shown) operated by a store clerk or the like, converts the received signal into a predetermined data string, and outputs it to the MPU 2279 described later. The display board 2260 is mounted with a lighting control circuit 2268 for controlling lighting of the LED module 2267 such as turning on / off and lighting color, and the lighting control circuit 2268 is also connected via a connection port 2272 (see FIG. 47). Are connected to the MPU 2279, and the lighting control circuit 2268 individually controls the lighting of the LED modules 2267 based on the instruction data of the MPU 2279, so that the MPU 2279 controls the lighting of each of the left and right colors, the lighting color, and the lighting off. it can. The LCD driver 2264, the lighting control circuit 2268, the driver circuit 2294, the input buttons 2262a to 2262d, and the receiving unit 2265 provided on the display board 2260 are derived from the display board 2260, as shown in FIG. It is connected to the control board 2270 by a connection cable 2271 drawn out to the outside.

  As shown in FIG. 47, the control board 2270 includes a connection port 2272 for exchanging various signals with various devices and circuits provided on the display board 2260, and a hall of the game hall. A communication unit 2274 that performs bidirectional data communication with a computer and another calling lamp device 2200, and a program for performing display operations of the calling lamp device 2200 and various controls described later are stored. An MPU 2279 that performs control, an EEPROM 2276 that stores various game data in the corresponding pachinko gaming machine 1, a RAM 2275 that is used for storage in various control processes executed by the MPU 2279, and time information and calendar at the time of each process Real-time clock (RTC) 2273 that outputs information and timing information It is provided. Here, the EEPROM 2276 stores game information that is tabulated based on output signals from the corresponding pachinko gaming machines 1, and stores, for example, the same items as the game history table shown in FIG.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 47, the control board 2270 is provided with an input port 2278 to which various signals outputted from the terminal board of the pachinko gaming machine 1 are inputted. By connecting each signal line to a corresponding input terminal, the input of each signal to each terminal is detected, and a detection output corresponding to the signal detection is output to the MPU 2279. The MPU 2279 outputs the output state of these signals. Can be identified. In the input port 2278, for example, as in the first embodiment, a winning ball signal, a first symbol determination signal, a second symbol determination signal, a first starting port passing signal, a second starting port passing signal, a big hit signal, The short signal, the security signal, and the driving signal output from the out ball counter 1120 are input (FIG. 47). In the MPU 2279, the game information in the corresponding pachinko gaming machine 1 is totaled by executing the same totaling process as that of the hall computer 1200 based on various signals input to the input port 2278, and the consecutive winning abnormality is detected. Determination (for example, determination processing corresponding to S445A, S447B, etc.) can be performed.

  The LCD 2263 is for displaying various game histories that have been tabulated. The MPU 2279 displays a predetermined game history on the LCD 2263 based on the reception of the infrared signal. Further, when the MPU 2279 determines that the consecutive prize is abnormal (for example, when it is determined YES in the determination process corresponding to S445A, S447B, etc.), as shown in FIG. A message “abnormality has been detected” is displayed (for example, processing corresponding to S446A or S448B). Note that the data display is not limited to the calling lamp, and may be a display having a display screen extending in the vertical direction provided between the stands of the gaming machine, and is not installed on the island but placed around the gaming machine. It may be a tablet-type display. In the present embodiment, as an example, processing such as counting processing, establishment order determination processing, and consecutive winning abnormality determination processing is executed by the MPU 2279 of the call lamp device 2200. A device that executes processing in an external device (for example, a hall computer 1200 or a separately provided unit) connected to the terminal and transmits the processing result to the calling lamp device 2200 and reflects it in the display may be formed as a device. .

  The embodiment disclosed this time should be considered as illustrative in all points and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine 7A ... Left game area 7B ... Right game area 13a ... 1st start winning opening 13b ... 2nd starting winning opening 15 ... Variable winning ball apparatus 20 ... Special variable winning ball apparatus 32 ... Gate 1120 ... Out ball count 1200 ... Hall computer 1202 ... CPU
1207: Communication unit

Claims (3)

A first variable display unit that starts variable display of identification information based on the establishment of the first start condition and derives and displays the display result; and starts variable display of identification information based on the establishment of the second start condition. A second variable display section for deriving and displaying the result, a first start area where the first start condition is satisfied when the game ball is won, and a second start where the second start condition is satisfied when the game ball is won When the game balls to be won in any of the areas are provided in a common area through which the game balls are received and are distributed in a predetermined order to distribute the received game balls to the first start area and the second start area A game ball that does not pass through the distribution device can be won, and when the game ball wins, the variable winning device that satisfies either the first start condition or the second start condition, The first starting condition and the second According to the order in which the dynamic conditions are established, the variable display of the identification information by the first variable display unit and the variable display of the identification information by the second variable display unit are executed, and either of the first start condition or the second start condition is performed. An external output of an identification signal that makes it possible to determine whether the condition is satisfied, and communication with a gaming machine that outputs an advantageous state signal indicating that the variable winning device is in an advantageous state with an increased rate of release control A data display for displaying information based on the gaming information of the gaming machine,
Establishment order determination means for determining whether the establishment order of the first start condition and the second start condition is different from the predetermined order based on the identification signal;
An abnormality notification means for performing abnormality notification based on the fact that the establishment order is determined to be different from the predetermined order in a period other than the period determined to be the advantageous state based on the advantageous state signal;
A data display device comprising: A first variable display unit that starts variable display of identification information based on the establishment of the first start condition and derives and displays the display result; and starts variable display of identification information based on the establishment of the second start condition. A second variable display section for deriving and displaying the result, a first start area where the first start condition is satisfied when the game ball is won, and a second start where the second start condition is satisfied when the game ball is won When the game balls to be won in any of the areas are provided in a common area through which the game balls are received and are distributed in a predetermined order to distribute the received game balls to the first start area and the second start area A game ball that does not pass through the distribution device can be won, and when the game ball wins, the variable winning device that satisfies either the first start condition or the second start condition, The first starting condition and the second According to the order in which the dynamic conditions are established, the variable display of the identification information by the first variable display unit and the variable display of the identification information by the second variable display unit are executed, and either of the first start condition or the second start condition is performed. It is possible to communicate with a gaming machine that externally outputs an identification signal that makes it possible to determine whether the condition is satisfied, and outputs an opening signal that indicates the opening control status of the variable winning device, and based on the gaming information of the gaming machine A data display for displaying information,
Establishment order determination means for determining whether the establishment order of the first start condition and the second start condition is different from the predetermined order based on the identification signal;
Abnormality notification means for performing abnormality notification based on the determination that the establishment order is different from the predetermined order in a period other than the period in which it is determined that the release control is performed based on the release signal;
A data display device comprising: A first variable display section having a game area composed of a first area and a second area, starting a variable display of identification information based on the establishment of the first start condition, and deriving and displaying a display result; and a second start condition A second variable display unit that starts variable display of the identification information based on the establishment of the game information and derives and displays a display result; and a first start area and a game ball that satisfy the first start condition when the game ball is won Provided in a common area through which game balls to win in any of the second start areas where the second start condition is satisfied when winning is awarded, the received game balls are predetermined in the first start area and the second start area Starting the variable display of the identification information on the basis of the fact that the game device has passed through the passing area provided in one of the first area and the second area, and the passing area provided in either the first area or the second area. To display the display result Based on the fact that the predetermined display result is derived and displayed on the normal variable display unit and the normal variable display unit, the game ball that does not pass through the sorting device can be won when the release control is performed, A variable winning device in which either the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied when the game ball wins, according to the order in which the first start condition and the second start condition are satisfied, The variable display of the identification information by the first variable display unit and the variable display of the identification information by the second variable display unit are executed, and it is determined whether the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied. It is possible to communicate with a gaming machine that externally outputs an identification signal to be enabled and externally outputs a passing signal indicating that a game ball has passed through the passing area, and displays information based on gaming information of the gaming machine. A chromatography data display,
Establishment order determination means for determining whether the establishment order of the first start condition and the second start condition is different from the predetermined order based on the identification signal;
When it is determined that a predetermined period has passed since the game ball has passed through the passing area based on the passing signal, an abnormality notification is made based on the determination that the establishment order is different from the predetermined order. Abnormality notification means for performing,
A data display device comprising: