JP6074879B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine.

Conventionally, various gaming machines such as pachinko gaming machines that change the production due to operation of the operating member have been proposed.
For example, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 below, when the change pattern command command input from the main control board to the sub control board includes an operation command for the production operation member, the sub control board is When the operation command timing comes, a message for instructing the operation of the effect operation member is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit. Then, the sub control board takes in the detection signals of the four strain sensors provided on the production operation member, and determines the operation pattern by acquiring the number of times of pressing, the pressing position, the pressing strength, the pressing speed, and the pressing time. . Subsequently, the sub control board is configured to determine an effect change pattern from the effect command and the operation pattern included in the variation pattern command command, and to change the effect pattern.

JP 2014-94131 A

  However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 described above, although the effect pattern is changed depending on the operation state of the effect operation member, since the operation state of the so-called effect button is detected, the operation method is conventional. It is similar and there is a possibility that the preference for the technique of changing the production is reduced.

  In view of such a problem, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of enhancing the preference for a technique for changing a production pattern.

In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to claim 1 is a gaming machine comprising: a storage unit capable of storing game media; and a payout port for paying out game media to the storage unit. , A discharge unit capable of discharging the game medium input to the input unit to the storage unit, and a game medium input to the input unit or a game medium discharged from the output unit And an effect control means for controlling the effect to change due to the detection of the game medium by the detection means, and the insertion part and the discharge part are arranged above the storage part. A ball insertion member, and a passage portion through which the game medium can pass through the ball insertion member in the vertical direction. The passage portion branches from the middle in the vertical direction to the lower side to play a game. Has multiple second passages through which media can pass The detecting means is characterized in that it is detectably positioned the game medium passing through each of the plurality of second passage portions.

  Further, in the gaming machine according to claim 2, in the gaming machine according to claim 1, whether or not a plurality of gaming media set in advance via the detection means are continuously inserted at a predetermined timing. A number determining means for determining whether the plurality of preset game media have been continuously inserted through the number determining means or the number determining means. In any one of the cases where it is determined that a plurality of the preset number of game media have not been continuously inserted, a single effect is selected from a plurality of effects and the effect is changed, In the other case, control is performed to perform a predetermined effect.

The gaming machine according to claim 3 is the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2 , wherein the passage portion is connected to lower ends of the plurality of second passage portions, and the second passage portion is connected. It has the 3rd channel | path part which the game media which passed can pass continuously.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, the effect changes due to the detection of the game medium input to the input part or the game medium discharged from the discharge part to the storage part. It is possible to increase the taste. Moreover, since the game medium thrown into the insertion part is discharged | emitted by the storage part, it becomes possible to reduce the need to purchase a new game medium etc. and to produce a disadvantageous state for a player.
In addition, a ball passage member that passes through in the vertical direction and through which a game medium can pass is provided in the ball holder disposed above the storage portion, and a plurality of second branches branched from the middle in the vertical direction of the passage portion to the lower side. It is possible to detect game media passing through each of the two passage portions. As a result, it is possible to change the effect due to the detection of the game medium passing through the second passage part via the detection means, and it is possible to improve the preference by changing the effect with a simple configuration. . Furthermore, for each second passage section, by changing the selection probability of selecting one production from a plurality of productions, it is possible to add more diversity to the production changes and enhance the preference. .

  According to the second aspect of the present invention, when the player continuously throws a preset number of game media into the throwing unit, or throws a preset number of game media In either case of not being continuously input to the part, one effect is selected from a plurality of effects and the effect is changed, and in the other case, a predetermined effect is performed. As a result, it is possible to improve the preference for the insertion of a plurality of preset game media into the input unit.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, since the game medium that has passed through the plurality of second passage portions is discharged through the third passage portion, the player can determine which second passage portion the game medium passes through. It is not possible to easily recognize whether or not it has passed, and it is possible to attract the player's interest in the change in performance and enhance the taste.

1 is a front view of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. 1 is a perspective view of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a perspective view of a ball holder. It is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of a ball holder. It is a figure which shows the back side of the gaming machine shown in FIG. FIG. 2 is a control block diagram of the gaming machine shown in FIG. 1. It is a flowchart of the main process (main control main process) which the main control board with which the gaming machine shown in FIG. 1 is provided. 8 is a flowchart of an interrupt process performed in the main process shown in FIG. 9 is a flowchart of a winning detection process performed in the interrupt process shown in FIG. 8. It is a flowchart of the normal operation process performed by the interruption process shown in FIG. It is a flowchart of the special operation process performed by the interruption process shown in FIG. It is a flowchart of the special symbol standby process performed by the special operation process shown in FIG. It is a flowchart of the special symbol jackpot determination process performed by the special symbol standby process shown in FIG. It is a flowchart of the special symbol selection process performed in the special symbol standby process shown in FIG. 13 is a flowchart of a special symbol variation pattern creation process performed in the special symbol standby process shown in FIG. 12. It is a flowchart of the special symbol random number shift process performed by the special symbol waiting process shown in FIG. It is a flowchart of the process in change performed by the special operation process shown in FIG. It is a flowchart of the special symbol confirmation process performed by the special operation process shown in FIG. It is a flowchart of the special electric accessory process performed by the special operation process shown in FIG. 12 is a flowchart of a reserved ball number process performed in the interrupt process shown in FIG. 11. It is a flowchart of the main process (sub control main process) which the sub control board with which the gaming machine shown in FIG. 1 is provided. 2 is a flowchart of a reception interrupt process performed by a sub control board provided in the gaming machine shown in FIG. 2 is a flowchart of a 2 ms timer interrupt process performed by a sub control board included in the gaming machine shown in FIG. 1. 3 is a flowchart of a 10 ms timer interrupt process performed by a sub control board provided in the gaming machine shown in FIG. FIG. 25 is a flowchart of command monitoring processing performed in the 10 ms timer interrupt processing shown in FIG. 24. FIG. FIG. 26 is a first flowchart of a ball throwing effect command process performed in the command monitoring process shown in FIG. 25. FIG. 26 is a second flowchart of a ball throwing effect command process performed in the command monitoring process shown in FIG. 25. FIG. FIG. 26 is a third flowchart of a ball throwing effect command process performed in the command monitoring process shown in FIG. 25. FIG. FIG. 26 is a fourth flowchart of a ball throwing effect command process performed in the command monitoring process shown in FIG. 25. FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of a reach production pattern table. It is a figure which shows an example of the re-lottery fluctuation display of a jackpot symbol. It is a figure which shows an example of a ball throwing effect. It is a figure which shows an example of a ball throwing effect. It is a figure which shows an example of a ball throwing effect. It is a perspective view which shows an example of the ball case member of the game machine which concerns on other 1st Embodiment. It is a perspective view which shows an example of the ball case member of the game machine which concerns on other 2nd Embodiment. It is a perspective view which shows an example of the ball case member of the game machine which concerns on other 3rd Embodiment. It is a perspective view which shows an example of the ball case member of the game machine which concerns on other 4th Embodiment.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the gaming machine 1 is a pachinko gaming machine that uses a game ball as a game medium, and an outer guide rail 3 and an inner guide rail 4 are arranged in a substantially circular shape on the edge of the game board 2. A game area 6 where a game ball is launched is provided on the game board 2 at a portion defined by the outer guide rail 3 and the inner guide rail 4. In the game area 6, guide nails J for guiding game balls are provided on the surface of the game board 2.

  Further, on the front side of the gaming machine 1, a lamp device 35 made of a decoration lamp or the like, a game ball supplied to the launching device, an upper ball receiving tray 36 for receiving the game ball paid out from the payout port 36A, the upper ball A lower ball tray 37 for receiving a game ball when the tray 36 is full, a speaker 38 that emits a sound effect, etc., and a launch for firing a game ball toward the game area 6 in response to the player's launch operation. A device 64, a game button switch 67 that can be operated by a player, an up / down / left / right button 68, and the like are provided.

  Further, immediately above the upper ball receiving tray 36, in a position near the oblique upper right side of the payout opening 36A, a thick rectangular plate-like member 72 having a generally rectangular shape in plan view into which a game ball is thrown by the player is provided with a glass frame. It is provided to project from the front side of G toward the front side. In FIG. 1, reference numeral W1 denotes an outer frame of the gaming machine, W2 denotes a front frame attached to the outer frame W1, and G denotes a glass frame attached to the front frame W2 by a hinge so as to be opened and closed. Hereinafter, each structure of the gaming machine 1 will be described.

  Here, a schematic configuration of the ball holder 72 will be described with reference to FIGS. 3 and 4. As shown in FIG. 3 and FIG. 4, the ball-inserting member 72 is formed in a thick plate shape with a substantially rectangular shape in plan view formed of synthetic resin or the like, and penetrates in the vertical direction in the central portion of the upper end surface. A slot 72A having a circular cross section that functions as an example of a passage portion through which a game ball can pass is formed. Therefore, the upper end portion of the insertion port 72A functions as an example of the input portion, and the lower end portion of the input port 72A functions as an example of the discharge portion. That is, the lower end portion of the insertion port 72A is arranged at a position different from the discharge port 36A. A ball detection switch 73 that detects a game ball that is inserted into the ball insertion member 72 from the back side and passes through the insertion port 72A is disposed at a substantially central portion in the thickness direction of the ball insertion member 72.

  Further, the upper end surface of the ball insertion member 72 is formed in a substantially mortar shape, and the game ball placed on the upper end surface by the player rolls and falls into the insertion port 72A penetrating through the central portion of the upper end surface, From the lower end of the inlet 72A, that is, from a position different from the discharge outlet 36A, it falls into the upper ball receiving tray 36. Further, a through hole 73A formed on the tip side of the ball detection switch 73 and through which a game ball can pass is arranged coaxially with the insertion port 72A. As a result, the game ball dropped into the insertion port 72A passes through the through hole 73A, and a detection signal of the game ball is output from the ball detection switch 73 to the sub-control board 205.

  In addition, the ball case member 72 is molded from a transparent or translucent synthetic resin, and a full color LED or the like is disposed therein, and the full color LED is output only during the effective period of the game ball detection signal output from the ball detection switch 73. Etc. may be driven to light. As a result, the player becomes effective to insert the game ball into the insertion port 72A only while the full color LED of the ball insertion member 72 is driven to light, that is, the game ball can be inserted into the insertion port 72A. It is possible to easily confirm that it is detected.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the game button switch 67, the up / down / left / right button 68, and the like are provided on the upper surface on the front side of the upper ball tray 36. As shown in FIG. 2, the game button switch 67 is a push button switch that can be pressed, and has a built-in contact-type limit sensor that detects correct operation, and can output an output signal corresponding to the press operation. It is configured.

  The up / down / left / right button 68 includes an up button, a down button, a right button, and a left button that can be operated independently, and is arranged in a cross shape, that is, the up button on the game board side, the down button on the player side, and the right side on the right side Button, left button is left button. The upper button, lower button, right button, and left button consist of push-button switches that can be pressed, and a built-in contact-type limit sensor that detects correct operation enables output signals corresponding to the pressing operation to be output. It is configured.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the game area 6 has a display device 10, an upper start winning port 41, a lower start winning port 42, a big winning port 45, and an out port in order from the upper part to the lower part on the center line. 48 is arranged. A left sleeve first winning port 51, a left sleeve second winning port 52, and a left dropping winning port 53 are arranged on the left of the upper start winning port 41, the lower start winning port 42 and the large winning port 45. A normal symbol variation start gate 55 is provided on the left side of the display device 10, and a windmill 76 is provided below the normal symbol change start gate 55. Further, a normal symbol display device 50 is incorporated below the windmill 76.

  The upper start winning port 41, the lower start winning port 42, the large winning port 45, the left sleeve first winning port 51, the left sleeve second winning port 52, and the left falling winning port 53 were fired into the gaming area 6. This corresponds to a plurality of winning areas in which game balls can win (win). When a game ball is won in each of the above winning openings (winning areas) and a win (win ball) is detected, a predetermined number of prize balls (game balls) are paid out to the player for the detection of one win ball. The number of prize balls to be paid out for the detection of the one winning ball is set for each winning port.

  The display device 10 is capable of displaying symbols and the like, and includes an image display device such as a liquid crystal, a dot matrix, or an LED display device. In this embodiment, the liquid crystal display (TFT-LCD module) is used.

  The display device 10 (display means) has a display unit (display area) 11. The display unit is used for displaying a special symbol or displaying a predetermined effect image / image. The display unit 11 has a left special symbol (left determination symbol, left identification information), a middle special symbol (medium determination symbol, middle identification information), and a right special symbol (right determination symbol, right identification information) arranged in the left and right directions. After the time variation display, the left special symbol, middle special symbol, and right special symbol are stopped and displayed as fixed stop special symbols (fixed stop determination symbol, fixed stop identification information) based on a predetermined effect determination result. At this time, in addition to the special symbol, an effect video / image (character, background, character, etc.) may be displayed on the display unit 11.

  In this embodiment, the left special symbol, the middle special symbol, and the right special symbol which are displayed in a variable and stopped manner are respectively “0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10”. , 11 ”and 12 designs. In this embodiment, when the game success / failure determination result is a jackpot (winning), the display unit 11 has a special jackpot combination of jackpots, in this example, “1,1,1” (so-called “1” tick eyes) ) And “2, 2, 2” (so-called '2' tick eyes), etc., special symbols are stopped and displayed in combination with the same number, and a privilege is given to the player. Specifically, a special game (big hit game) that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game is executed. A normal game refers to a gaming state in which determination of success or failure other than a special game is made. In this embodiment, there are a low probability state, a probability variation state (high probability state), and a short time state (time reduction state). The display unit 11 also serves as a special symbol variation reserved ball number display for determining a jackpot (the so-called reserved ball number is displayed on the display unit 11).

  The normal symbol display device 50 is composed of a display device such as a liquid crystal, a dot matrix, or an LED display device, and variably displays normal symbols for determining small hits such as symbols or pictures (characters). The normal symbol display device 50 of the present embodiment includes an LED display device. The normal symbols that are changed and stopped on the normal symbol display device 50 according to the present embodiment are composed of two types of “O” and “X”. ”Is stopped and displayed, while in the case of small hit / loss (ordinary symbol loss), the small hit / loss normal symbol“ × ”is stopped and displayed.

  The upper start winning opening 41 has a shape with an open top so that a game ball can be won (milk ball) from above. The lower start winning opening 42 corresponds to the start winning area, and the two opening / closing members 42A and 42B are closed substantially vertically by the lower start winning opening solenoid on the back surface, and it is difficult to win (win) the game ball. It is controlled so as to be able to change between the open state of the state and the substantially V-shaped (reverse C-shaped) easy to win. The lower start winning opening 42 is shifted to the open state after the normal symbol fluctuates on the normal symbol display device 50 and then a fixed stop display with a specific normal symbol (“◯” in this embodiment) indicating a small hit. It is done when

  Further, on the back of the game board 2, an upper start winning port detection switch (upper start winning port sensor) and a lower start winning port detection switch (lower start winning port sensor) are provided in the winning ball passage. The game ball is configured to detect each winning (winning) of the game ball to the upper starting winning opening 41 and the lower starting winning opening 42. In the present embodiment, the detection (winning) of the game ball in the upper start winning opening 41 and the lower start winning opening 42 is caused by obtaining a predetermined random value (numerical data) and the variation of the special symbol. This is caused by the start of display. The random number values (numerical data) acquired due to winning at the upper start winning opening 41 and the lower start winning opening 42 are temporarily stored in the holding storage means (storage means in the present invention). In other words, the variation display of the special symbol (identification information) is held, and the number of stored random numbers (numerical data) (number of held balls) stored in the holding storage means, that is, the upper start winning opening 41 and the lower side The number of winnings to the start winning opening 42 is stored as a special symbol variation holding ball number.

  This special symbol variation reserved ball number is displayed on the display unit 11 as a special symbol variation reserved ball number display, and this success / failure determination is performed based on the determination of success / failure by the determination unit (CPU of the main control board 200). Based on the fact that the random number value (numerical data) corresponding to the determination and the stored value (holding number) of the number of special symbol variation holding balls are subtracted, and the display of the special symbol (identification information) on the display unit 11 is started. Thus, the display of the number of reserved balls on the special symbol variation reserved ball number display is reduced. In the present embodiment, the upper limit value of the number of winning times stored in the upper starting winning port 41 and the lower starting winning port 42, that is, the upper limit value of the special symbol variation holding ball number is 4 except for the memory during the variation. Is set to one.

  When the number of the special symbol variation holding balls is stored up to the set upper limit number (four), the upper start winning port detection switch and the lower start winning port detection switch are further started with the upper start winning port 41 and the lower start. Even if a winning game ball at the winning opening 42 is detected, it is regarded as an invalid ball that is not stored as the number of special symbol variation holding balls, and the invalid ball is determined to be a prize ball ( A predetermined number of prize game balls are paid out.

  The normal symbol variation start gate 55 is displayed on the basis of the fact that a game ball passing through the normal symbol variation start gate 55 is detected by a normal symbol variation start switch provided on the back of the game board 2. The device 50 starts the normal symbol variation. In addition, a maximum of four normal symbol fluctuation holding balls are stored as normal symbol fluctuations generated by the game balls passing through the normal symbol fluctuation start gate 55. More specifically, the normal symbol fluctuation reserved ball number display (not shown) displays the normal symbol fluctuation reserved ball numerical value. When the normal symbol starts to fluctuate, the number of normal symbol variation reserved balls is reduced, and the number displayed on the normal symbol variation reserved ball number display is reduced.

  Each of the left sleeve first winning opening 51, the left sleeve second winning opening 52, and the left dropping winning opening 53 has a winning opening at the top, which allows entry from above. Also, a left sleeve first winning port detecting switch and a left sleeve second winning port detecting switch for detecting the winning balls of the left sleeve first winning port 51 and the left sleeve second winning port 52, the left dropped winning port 53, respectively. The left drop winning opening detection switch for detecting the winning ball is provided on the back of the corresponding game board 2.

  The special winning opening 45 includes an opening / closing plate 46 which is opened and closed by a special winning opening releasing solenoid provided on the back surface of the game board 2. The big winning opening 45 is normally in a state in which the opening / closing plate 46 is closed, and in the present embodiment, 15 rounds (15 times) as a predetermined round at the time of the big hit game (privilege grant) executed when the determination result is a big hit ) Opened. In addition, a winning ball count switch (count sensor) for detecting a winning ball that has won the big winning port 45 is provided in the big winning port 45.

  Upper start winning port detection switch (upper start winning port sensor), lower start winning port detection switch (lower start winning port sensor), left sleeve first winning port detection switch, left sleeve second winning port detection switch The left drop winning opening detection switch and the winning ball count switch (count sensor) correspond to winning detection means for detecting a game ball won in the winning device (winning area).

  The launching device 64 has a launching motor driven by operating the operation lever 65 on the back side, and launches a game ball toward the game area 6 by driving the launching motor. The launch ball fired by the launch device 64 is guided to the game area 6 through a launch ball guide path formed between the inner guide rail 4 and the outer guide rail 3 erected on the surface of the game board 2. . The game ball guided to the game area 6 falls while rolling and wins each winning port, or is discharged from the out port 48 to the back side of the game board 2 if no winning is made anywhere. .

  As shown in FIG. 5, a plurality of control boards, devices, and the like are provided on the back side of the gaming machine 1. Main control boards include a main control board 200, a sub-control board 205, a display control board 210, an audio control board 220, a payout control board 240, a power supply board 250, and a launch control board 260. Reference numeral 265 is an external terminal, 281 is a dispensing device, 283 is a ballless detection switch, 289 is a ball storage tank, and 291 is a ball guide rod.

  In addition, the payout device 281 has a predetermined number of prize balls (game balls) with respect to one winning ball (entrance ball) to each of the winning ports 41, 42, 51, 52, 53 and the big winning port 45 via the payout port 36A. Then, the rental balls purchased by the player are paid out to the upper ball tray 36. Each control board is provided with a control circuit. Moreover, each control board is arrange | positioned in the back side of the game machine 1 in the state accommodated in the case individually or collectively.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, a key insertion portion 71 for operating a locking device (not shown) for locking the front frame W2 and the glass frame G is provided above the operation lever 65 of the front frame W2. Yes. If a predetermined key is inserted into the key insertion portion 71 and rotated in a predetermined direction, for example, rightward, the locking device is unlocked and only the glass frame G is opened. On the other hand, if the predetermined key is inserted into the key insertion portion 71 and turned in the opposite direction to the predetermined direction, for example, counterclockwise, the locked state of the locking device is released, and the front frame W2 and the glass frame G are integrated. Thus, it is opened with respect to the outer frame W1.

  Thereby, the front frame W2 and the glass frame G are integrally opened with respect to the outer frame W1, and the main control board 200, the sub control board 205, the display control board 210, and the audio disposed on the back side of the front frame W2. The control board 220, the payout control board 240, the power supply board 250, the launch control board 260, etc. can be repaired and replaced. The predetermined key inserted into the key insertion unit 71 is stored and managed by a gaming machine administrator who manages the gaming machine 1.

Next, main control boards are simply shown using the block diagram of FIG.
The main control board (main control circuit) 200 corresponds to a main control device that controls the progress of the game, and includes a microcomputer including at least a CPU, a RAM, a ROM, and a plurality of counters. The main control board 200 is a control device having storage means for controlling a game in accordance with input signals such as game information and ball detection, and storing the game information, and is connected to the sub-control board 205 and the payout control board 240. At the same time, the upper start winning port sensor for detecting a winning at the upper starting winning port 41 via the relay circuit, the lower starting winning port sensor for detecting the winning at the lower starting winning port 42, and the large winning port 45 are provided. It is also connected to a winning ball count switch for detecting a winning ball. The main control board 200 operates by receiving power from the power board 250.

  The CPU in the main control board 200 includes a control unit, a calculation unit, various counters, various registers, various flags, and the like, performs calculation control, generates a random value (numerical data), and generates a control signal (also referred to as a command). Can be output (transmitted) to each board (each control device) connected to the main control board 200. The CPU of the main control board 200 executes a control program and performs main control related to the game according to the game information. The game information includes at least game state information, and is information necessary for the progress of the game, such as probability information regarding determination of success / failure, winning information for each winning device, payout information, round state, and information regarding effects. Note that the CPU of the main control board 200 also functions as a success / failure determination unit for determining whether or not a small hit (per normal symbol) or a big hit is determined.

  As control signals (commands) and data output from the main control board 200, various winning commands, next jackpot commands, special symbols (identification information) and effects are displayed in a variable manner (effect display) based on the variation pattern. Fluctuation command, Fluctuation stop command to stop fluctuation of special symbols, status command, big hit success / failure judgment result data, small hit / fail judgment result data, numerical data obtained by numerical data acquisition means, power-on, abnormal, jackpot The data at the time of a round etc. can be mentioned. The status command includes a customer waiting state for displaying the customer waiting state on the display device 10, a low probability state, a probability change state (high probability state), a short time state, a jackpot state, and the like.

  In the present invention, the RAM corresponds to a holding storage means capable of storing numerical data acquired by the numerical data acquisition means when the winning is detected by the upper start winning opening detection switch and the lower start winning opening detection switch. Storage area for the acquired numerical data and the number of reserved balls, the storage area for the normal symbol variation reserved balls of the game ball detected by the normal symbol variation start switch, the storage area for various random numbers generated by the CPU, A storage area for temporarily storing various data such as necessary game data, a flag, and a work area for the CPU are provided.

  The ROM stores control programs and control data for the CPU, variation patterns and symbol data related to variation display on the display unit 11, and also includes determination values for jackpots and jackpots. .

  The sub-control board 205 corresponds to a slave control device that controls the electric device based on a control signal transmitted from the main control board (circuit) 200, and includes a microcomputer including a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, and a plurality of counters; An input / output circuit connecting the main control board 200, a display control board 210, a lamp relay board, a voice control board 220, a game button switch 67, up / down / left / right buttons 68 (up button, down button, right button, left button); An input / output circuit is provided to connect the sphere detection switch 73 and the like. Examples of the electric device include a lamp device 35, a display control board 210, and a sound control board 220. Furthermore, the display device 10 connected to the display control board 210, the speaker 38 connected to the audio control board 220, and the like can also be cited as electric devices controlled by the sub control board 205. In the present embodiment, the sub control board 205 also serves as a lamp control board.

  In addition, the sub-control board 205 of this embodiment is equipped with an RTC (real-time clock) 205B that outputs the current time. The CPU of the sub control board 205 receives a date signal indicating the current date and a time signal indicating the current time from the RTC 205B, and executes various processes based on the current date and time. The RTC 205B normally operates with the power supplied to the gaming machine 1, and operates with the power supplied from the backup power source mounted on the power supply board 250 when the gaming machine 1 is powered off. Accordingly, the RTC 205B can count the current date and time even when the gaming machine 1 is powered off. Note that the RTC 205B may be provided with a battery on the sub-control board 205 and operated by such a battery. The RTC 205B corresponds to time measuring means for measuring time.

  The ROM of the sub control board 205 stores control programs, data and constants, data of a plurality of effects displayed on the display unit 11, and the like. On the other hand, the RAM of the sub control board 205 has a storage area for game information, a storage area for various data, a work area for the CPU, and the like. A lamp device 35 such as a decorative lamp is connected to the lamp relay board, and the operation of the lamp device 35 is controlled by a control signal (command signal) transmitted from the sub-control board 205 to the lamp relay board. The sub-control board 205 operates by receiving power supply from the power board 250.

  The display control board 210 includes a microcomputer having a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM, an input circuit connecting the sub control board 205, an output circuit connecting the display device 10 and the normal symbol display device 50, and the like. Based on the control signal output from the substrate 205, display control is performed on the display device 10 and the normal symbol display device 50.

  A control program is stored in the ROM of the display control board 210. In the display control board 210, the CPU reads predetermined display control data from the ROM based on the control signal from the sub control board 205, generates control data in the storage area of the RAM, and outputs it to the VDP (not shown). To do. The VDP reads necessary data from the ROM based on a command from the CPU, creates display image map data, and stores it in the VRAM. The image data stored and stored in the VRAM is converted into RGB signals by a D / A conversion circuit provided in the output circuit, output to the display device 10, and displayed on the display unit 11. The RAM of the display control board 210 has a storage area for game information, a storage area for various data, and a work area for the CPU.

  The audio control board 220 synthesizes an audio signal with the signal output from the sub-control board 205 and outputs it to the amplifier. The amplifier amplifies the audio signal and outputs it to the speaker 38.

  The payout control board 240 corresponds to payout control means for controlling payout of game balls, and includes a microcomputer including a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM. The payout control board 240 is connected to the main control board 200 through electrical connection means, and receives a control signal output from the main control board 200 to control the payout device 281. The payout control board 240 is operated by the power supplied from the power supply board 250. A control program is stored in the ROM of the payout control board 240. The RAM of the payout control board 240 can store the payout number of prize balls (game balls) to be paid out by the payout device 281 based on the detection of winnings in various winning holes for each payout number for detection of one winning ball. .

  The power supply board 250 generates a power supply for the gaming machine having a predetermined voltage suitable for the gaming machine 1 from the main power supply supplied from the outside of the gaming machine 1 and supplies it to the main control board 200, the sub control board 205, the payout control board 240, and the like. It corresponds to a power supply device. The main power is supplied after being converted into a required voltage at the game store side, in this embodiment, alternating current (AC) 24V. The launch control board 260 controls the launch motor in the launch device 64.

  The main control board 200 includes a jackpot random number counter, a reach random number counter, a variation pattern random number counter, a normal symbol random number counter, a jackpot symbol random number counter, a left symbol random number counter, a medium symbol random number counter, a right symbol A random number counter such as a random number counter is provided.

  The jackpot random number counter is used for determining whether or not the jackpot is won for winning in the upper start winning opening 41 and the lower starting winning opening 42, and has a jackpot random number value from '0' to '629'. The jackpot random number value (numerical data) in the jackpot random number counter is incremented by 1 every main random number update process to be described later, starting from “0” when the gaming machine is turned on, and then reaches “629”. The above addition is repeated again. The jackpot random number value is acquired because the winning to the upper starting winning prize port 41 or the lower starting winning prize port 42 is detected by the upper starting prize winning port detection switch or the lower starting prize winning port detection switch. If the acquired jackpot random number value (acquired numerical data) is compared with a preset hit value, it becomes a jackpot (win), and if it does not match, it is lost.

  In the present embodiment, in the low probability state, two of “3” and “397” are set as the winning value, and if the acquired jackpot random number value matches either of these, the result of the determination is a jackpot (that is, The jackpot probability in the low probability state is 2/630). On the other hand, at the time of probability change, “3”, “33”, “53”, “59”, “113”, “173”, “227”, “281”, “337”, “397”, “449”, “ Twelve of 503 ′ are set as winning values, and if the acquired jackpot random number value matches any of these, the result of the determination is a jackpot (that is, the jackpot probability at the time of probability change is 12/630). In this way, the success / failure determination means (the CPU of the main control board 200) wins a lottery by acquiring random numbers due to the establishment of the determination condition of winning the game ball to the upper start winning opening 41 or the lower starting winning opening 42. It is determined whether or not.

  In the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the internal lottery (the lottery with the jackpot symbol random number counter. Details will be described later), the game will be a normal jackpot that is a game in a low probability state even after the jackpot, and a game in a probable state after the jackpot It is distributed to a probable jackpot. In the case of a normal jackpot, among the special symbols (“0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11”), even symbols (“0, 2, 4, 6, 8”) , 10 '') are displayed on the display unit 11 in a stopped manner. In the case of a probable big hit, out of special symbols (“0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11”), odd symbols (“1, 3, 5, 7, 9”) , 11 '') are arranged on the display unit 11 in a stopped manner.

  In the present embodiment, after the normal jackpot game is over, the time is reduced until the determination of success / failure is made a maximum of 100 times. After the determination is made 100 times, the time reduction is canceled and the normal state is maintained until the next jackpot. In addition, after the probable jackpot game is over, the probabilistic state (high probability state) and the short time state are maintained until the next jackpot. In the game in the short time state, as will be described in detail later, the small lottery probability is improved from 1/300 to 60/300 (1/5), and the opening time of the opening and closing members 42A and 42B is from 1 second. The length increases to 2 seconds, and the number of times of expansion increases from 1 to 3 times. Therefore, in the short-time state, it becomes easier to win the lower start winning opening 42, and it is possible to play a game in anticipation of the next jackpot while suppressing the reduction of the holding ball.

  The reach random number counter is used for determining whether or not a reach state is reached when the result of the determination is wrong, and includes a reach random number value from ‘0’ to ‘126’. The reach state in the present embodiment is other than the special symbol (for example, the middle special symbol) that is stopped and displayed last among the left special symbol, the middle special symbol, and the right special symbol that are displayed in the display unit 11 with the variable stop. Special symbols (for example, the left special symbol and the right special symbol) are the same (except for the final stop symbol, it is the same as the special bonus combination except for the final stop symbol). Included state).

  This reach random number value starts from “0” when the gaming machine 1 is turned on, and is incremented by 1 for each main random number update process to be described later. Repeat addition. The reach random number value is acquired due to the fact that the winning to the upper starting winning prize port 41 or the lower starting winning prize port 42 is detected by the upper starting prize winning port detection switch or the lower starting prize winning port detection switch. When the result is out of order, the numerical value is compared with the predetermined reach establishment numerical value to determine the presence or absence of the reach. In this embodiment, the reach establishment numerical values are “5”, “17”, “28”, “40”, “51”, “63”, “74”, “86”, “97”, “109”, “ 120 '. In the present embodiment, the reach randomness value based on the jackpot random number value is always reach, so the reach random number value is not used for the presence / absence of reach.

  The variation pattern random number counter is used when selecting a special symbol (identification information) or a variation pattern of an effect mode to be described later from the variation pattern table, and includes variation pattern random values of “0” to “198”. . The random number value of the fluctuation pattern starts from “0” when the power of the gaming machine 1 is turned on, and is incremented by 1 for each main random number update process described later. When the numerical value reaches “198”, it is set to “0”. And repeat the above addition. The fluctuation pattern random number value is acquired because the winning to the upper starting winning prize port 41 or the lower starting winning prize port 42 is detected by the upper starting prize winning port detection switch or the lower starting prize winning port detection switch.

  The variation pattern table includes a plurality of variation patterns to be displayed on the display unit 11 and is stored in the ROM of the main control board 200. There are six types of variation pattern tables: a low probability state hit table, a low probability state reach loss table, a low probability state lose table, a probability variation state hit table, a probability variation state reach loss table, and a probability variation state loss table. Each variation pattern table is provided with a plurality of variation patterns, and each variation pattern is assigned a variation pattern random value.

  The selection of the variation pattern from the variation pattern table is based on whether the current low probability state or the probability variation state, whether the determination result by the determination unit is a hit or not, whether there is a reach, or not. A corresponding table is selected from among them, and one variation pattern is selected from the selected table based on the variation pattern random value. This selected variation pattern is output to the sub-control board 205 as a variation command. When receiving the change command, the sub control board 205 determines whether or not to execute a predetermined effect (competitive effect pattern or the like) by using an effect mode random number counter, an effect random number counter, or the like.

  Each variation pattern is set with a variation time for variably displaying special symbols (identification information) and effects in a predetermined pattern, and the variation time is set at the start of variation display of the special symbol on the display unit 11.

  The normal symbol random number counter is used to determine the normal symbol per unit. When the gaming machine 1 is powered on, it starts from “0” and is incremented by “1” every main random number update process to be described later to reach “299”. Then, it is rewritten to “0” and the above addition is repeated again. This normal symbol random number is acquired every time the game ball that has passed through the normal symbol variation start gate 55 is detected by the normal symbol variation start switch, and the normal symbol random number which is currently changing in the normal symbol display device 50 is obtained. Except for a maximum of four, they are stored in the normal symbol random value storage area of the RAM of the main control board 200.

  Further, in the low probability state, if the acquired normal symbol random number value coincides with “1” set as the winning value, it becomes a small hit (per normal symbol). That is, the small hit probability in the low probability state is 1/300. On the other hand, at the time of the probability variation state (high probability state) and the short time state, if it matches any of “1” to “60” set as the winning establishment value, it becomes a small hit (per normal symbol). That is, the small hit probability in the probability variation state (high probability state) and in the short time state is 60/300 (1/5). When it comes to a small hit (per normal symbol), the open / close members 42A and 42B provided on both sides of the lower start winning opening 42 are opened and opened. In the case of a small hit in the low probability state, the opening / closing members 42A and 42B are opened once for one second. On the other hand, in the case of small hits in the probability variation state and the short time state, the opening / closing members 42A and 42B are opened three times for two seconds.

  The jackpot symbol random number counter has a jackpot symbol random number value for determining a stop special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the display unit 11 when a jackpot. The jackpot symbol random number consists of “0” to “11”, and starts from “0” when the power is turned on. Then, it is rewritten to “0” and the above addition is repeated again. The jackpot symbol random number value is acquired during symbol selection processing in the control of the sub-control board 205.

  In the jackpot symbol random number value, the number of the square that is stopped and displayed on the display unit 11 is set. When the jackpot symbol random value “1” is acquired, the special stop symbol “1,1,1” is set. When the jackpot symbol random number “2” is acquired, the special symbol “2,2,2” is stopped. Is set as a special symbol for stopping. As described above, a jackpot with an even stop special symbol is usually a big jackpot, and a jackpot with an odd stop special symbol is a promiscuous jackpot.

  The counter for the left symbol random number has a left symbol random number value for determining the left special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the display unit 11 when the result of determining whether or not the jackpot is true. The left symbol random number value consists of “0” to “11”. When the power is turned on, it starts from “0” and is incremented by “1” for each random number update process in the control of the sub-control board 205 described later to reach “11”. Then, it is rewritten to “0” and the above addition is repeated again. The left symbol random number value is acquired during symbol selection processing in the control of the sub-control board 205. A left special symbol that is stopped and displayed on the display unit 11 is set in the left symbol random value. That is, when the left symbol random number value “1” is acquired, the left special symbol “1” is set, and when the left symbol random number value “2” is acquired, the left special symbol “2” is set. The acquired random value is set as the left special symbol.

  The medium symbol random number counter has a medium symbol random number value for determining a medium special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the display unit 11 when the result of determining whether or not the jackpot is true. The medium symbol random number value is composed of “0” to “11”. When the power is turned on, it starts from “0” and is incremented by “1” for each random number update process in the control of the sub-control board 205 to be described later to reach “11”. Then, it is rewritten to “0” and the above addition is repeated again. The medium symbol random number value is acquired at the time of symbol selection processing in the control of the sub-control board 205. A medium special symbol that is stopped and displayed on the display unit 11 is set in the medium symbol random value. That is, when the medium symbol random value “1” is acquired, the medium special symbol “1” is set. When the medium symbol random number “2” is acquired, the medium special symbol “2” is set. The acquired random value is set as a medium special symbol.

  The right symbol random number counter has a right symbol random number value for determining the right special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the display unit 11 when the jackpot winning / failing determination result is off. The right symbol random number value consists of “0” to “11”, and starts from “0” when the power is turned on, and is incremented by “1” for each random number update process in the control of the sub-control board 205 described later to reach “11”. Then, it is rewritten to “0” and the above addition is repeated again. The right symbol random number value is acquired at the time of symbol selection processing in the control of the sub-control board 205. A right special symbol that is stopped and displayed on the display unit 11 is set in the right symbol random number value. That is, when the right symbol random value “1” is acquired, the right special symbol “1” is set, and when the right symbol random value “2” is acquired, the right special symbol “2” is set. The acquired random value is set as the right special symbol.

  However, for example, in the case where the determination result is wrong, the random number values acquired by the random number counters coincide with each other, or the reach state is passed, although the left random number counter is determined by the reach random number counter. The left design random number value may match the right design random number value even though the numerical value is different from the right design random number value or the reach random number counter determines that there is no reach. In such a case, since the stop special symbol is set in accordance with the result of the determination of the success / failure and the presence / absence of reach, the random number value acquired by each random number counter may not be set as a special symbol as it is (described later) Refer to the symbol selection process).

  Examples of the random number counter provided in the sub control board (sub control device) 205 include an effect mode random number counter and an effect random number counter. The production mode random number counter and the production random number counter have production mode random values and production random values of “0” to “99”, respectively, and a predetermined production based on the variation command transmitted from the main control board 200. It is used when determining the presence / absence of execution and the mode of performance to be executed.

  The effect mode random number counter and the effect random number counter start from “0” when the power is turned on and are incremented by “1” for each random number update process in the control of the sub-control board 205 described later. And the addition is repeated again. The effect mode random number counter and the effect random number counter are acquired in “variable command processing” described later in the control of the sub-control board 205 and used to determine the effect. Further, the effect random value counted by the effect random number counter is acquired in “ball throwing effect command processing” described later in the control of the sub-control board 205, and the reach effect pattern is selected from the reach effect pattern table (see FIG. 30). Used when doing.

  In the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the reach effect pattern table is, as shown in FIG. 30, “reach effect pattern”, “effect random number value”, “character”, The “number of meters” and the “reliability” of the jackpot are stored in the ROM of the sub-control board 205. In the “reach effect pattern”, three types of reach effect patterns of “A reach”, “B reach”, and “C reach”, each of which is composed of a battle effect pattern or the like in which enemy characters appear, are stored.

  In “Character”, “Enemy character A”, “Enemy character B”, and “Enemy character C” appearing in each reach effect pattern of “A reach”, “B reach”, and “C reach” are stored. . Further, the “meter number” stores the meter numbers “5”, “4”, and “3” corresponding to the risk levels of the enemy characters A, B, and C stored in the “character”. Therefore, the enemy character A is set to have the highest risk level, the enemy character B has a medium risk level, and the enemy character C has the lowest risk level.

  Accordingly, one reach effect pattern corresponding to the “effect random value” acquired at the time of the big hit and at the time of losing is selected from the reach effect pattern table. For example, when the effect random number acquired at the time of the big hit is any one of “25” to “99”, the reach effect pattern of “C reach”, the enemy character C, and the number of meters are “3”. Is selected from the reach production pattern table. Further, the reliability that is a big hit of each reach production pattern is set so that “C reach” is the highest, “B reach” is medium, and “A reach” is the lowest.

  Here, the game of the gaming machine 1 will be briefly described. In the gaming machine 1, when the game balls launched by the launching device 64 toward the game area 6 win the various winning ports, a predetermined number of gaming balls corresponding to the winning ports are awarded as paying balls from the payout opening 36A. The upper ball receiving tray 36 is paid out. When the game ball passes through the normal symbol fluctuation start gate 55, the normal symbol starts to change in the normal symbol display device 50, and stops after a predetermined time fluctuation. At that time, in the case of a small hit (per normal symbol), “O” is displayed on the normal symbol display device 50, and the two opening and closing members 42A, 42B of the lower start winning port 42 are the starting start winning ports on the back side. By the solenoid for use, it is changed from a narrow open state that is almost vertical and difficult to win, to a substantially V-shaped (reverse C-shaped) open and open state that is easy to win, and the game ball is easy to win. When a game ball enters the lower start winning opening 42 and is detected (wins) by the lower start winning opening detection switch, a predetermined number of game balls are received as a winning ball from the payout opening 36A. It is paid out to 36.

  In addition, numerical data such as a jackpot random number value, a reach random number value, a variation pattern random number value, etc. are acquired due to the winning of the game ball in the upper start winning prize port 41 or the lower start winning prize port 42. The acquired random number value (numerical data) is stored in the RAM (holding storage means) of the main control board 200, and the special symbol variation, the determination of the success / failure and the display of the determination result are suspended, and the jackpot random value (numerical value) Data), that is, the number of winnings to the upper starting winning port 41 or the lower starting winning port 42 is stored in the RAM (holding storage means) of the main control board 200 as a special symbol variation holding ball number.

  When there is storage (holding) of random numbers (numerical data) in the RAM (holding storage means) of the main control board 200, determination of whether or not to win a jackpot, determination of reach or not, etc. are performed before starting the special symbol variation display. At the same time, a variation pattern is selected from the variation pattern table based on the variation pattern determination random value or the like, and the variation display of the special symbol is started on the display unit 11 based on the selected variation pattern. The special symbol variation display is started in accordance with the acquisition order of random values (numerical data) stored in the RAM (holding storage means), that is, in the order of winning in the upper start winning opening 41 or the lower starting winning opening 42. Is done. Further, the stored random number value (numerical data) is erased from the RAM (holding storage means) based on whether or not the validity determination is performed by the validity determination means.

  After a lapse of a predetermined time (variation time set for each variation pattern) from the start of the variation display of the special symbol, the variation of the special symbol is stopped, and the jackpot determination result is displayed on the display unit 11.

  When the determination result is a big hit, the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the display unit 11 at a scale such as “5, 5, 5”. When the jackpot is reached, a special game (a jackpot game) is executed. In the special game state (big hit game state), the open / close plate 46 of the above-mentioned winning prize opening 45 is opened to make it easier to receive the game ball falling on the surface of the gaming area 6 and to be able to win the winning prize opening 45, When there is a prize at the big prize opening 45, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out from the payout opening 36A to the upper ball tray 36 as prize balls. The opening / closing plate 46 is closed after a predetermined time has elapsed or when the number of winning balls reaches a predetermined number, and the opening / closing plate 46 is repeatedly opened and closed for a predetermined round (predetermined number of times).

  In this embodiment, it is set to 15 rounds (15R), and in the case of a big hit, the opening / closing of the big winning prize opening 45 is repeated 15 rounds. If the jackpot is a regular jackpot (an even number of special symbols), after the jackpot game is over, the game is put into a short-running state until a hit / fail judgment is made a maximum of 100 times. If the jackpot is a promising jackpot (an odd number of special symbols), after the jackpot game is over, the player is placed in a probabilistic state (high probability state) and a short time state until the next jackpot.

  Next, the control process of the gaming machine 1 will be described. Examples of main flags provided on the main control board (main control device) 200 include a jackpot flag, a jackpot end flag, a probability change flag, a time reduction flag, and the like.

  The main control board 200 performs control processing by the CPU of the microcomputer in accordance with a control program stored in the ROM. FIG. 7 is a flowchart of main processing performed by the main control board 200.

  In the main process, first, device initial setting (S10) is performed. In the device initial setting (S10), stack setting, interrupt time setting, CPU setting, SIO, PIO, CTC setting and the like are performed. Note that the processing required only when the power is turned on is executed only in the first round, and is not executed after that.

  Next, an interrupt prohibition process (S20), a main random number update process (S30), and an interrupt permission process (S40) are performed, and then a loop process that returns to the interrupt prohibition process (S20) is performed again. Interrupt processing (S100) is performed.

  In the interrupt prohibition process (S20), even if an interrupt process (S100) is entered every 4 msec, the interrupt is prohibited until the interrupt is permitted. In the next main random number update process (S30), various random numbers are incremented by one for each main random number update process (S30), and when the random number reaches the set upper limit value as described above, it returns to the minimum value and is added again. Is done. The updated random number is stored in the RAM of the main control board 200. In the interrupt permission process (S40), the interrupt process (S100) that enters every 4 msec is permitted.

  In the interrupt process (S100), as shown in FIG. 8, output process (S110), input process (S120), normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S130), winning detection process (S140), normal operation process (S150), special operation processing (S160), reserved ball number processing (S170), and other processing (S180) are performed in order.

  In the output process (S110), an output command (control signal) set in each process, acquired numerical data, and the like are transmitted to each control board. In the input process (S120), signal input is performed when various sensors (switches) attached to the gaming machine 1 are detected. In the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S130), the same process as the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S30) performed in the loop process in the main process is performed.

  In the winning detection process (S140), as shown in FIG. 9, it is determined whether or not a winning to the upper starting winning port 41 or the lower starting winning port 42 is detected (S140-1), and no winning is detected. In step S140-2, it is determined whether a game ball passage to the normal symbol variation start gate 55 has been detected. When the game ball passage to the normal symbol variation start gate 55 is not detected, the winning detection process (S140) is ended. On the other hand, when the game ball passing to the normal symbol variation start gate 55 is detected, it is determined whether the number of the normal symbol variation holding balls is 4 or more (S140-3). The process (S140) ends. On the other hand, if the number of normal symbol variation holding balls is less than 4, 1 is added to the number of normal symbol variation reservation balls (S140-4), and the normal symbol random value is acquired, and the acquired normal symbol random number value (small hits) Random number) is stored in a corresponding area (address) in the RAM of the main control board 200 (S140-5), and this winning detection process (S140) is completed.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S140-1 that a winning to the upper starting winning port 41 or the lower starting winning port 42 has been detected, it is determined whether or not the number of special symbol variation holding balls is 4 or more (S140-6). In the case of 4 or more, this winning detection process (S140) is ended. On the other hand, if the number of special symbol variation reservation balls is less than four, 1 is added to the number of special symbol variation retention balls (S140-7), and a jackpot random number value, a reach random number value, a variation pattern random number value, etc. are acquired. It is stored in the corresponding area (address) of the RAM (holding storage means) of the control board 200 (S140-8), and this winning detection process (S140) is completed.

  In the normal operation process (S150), as shown in FIG. 10, first, it is confirmed whether the open / close members 42A and 42B provided on both sides of the lower start winning opening 42 are open (S150-1). If the opening / closing members 42A and 42B are closed (narrow open state), it is confirmed whether or not the normal symbol variation holding ball number is 0 (S150-2), and if it is 0, the normal operation process (S150) is ended. . On the other hand, if the number of normal symbol variation holding balls is not 0, the normal symbol acquired in the normal symbol random number acquisition processing (S140-5) of the winning detection processing (S140) and stored in the RAM of the main control board 200. A random number value (small random number value) is read (S150-3), and it is confirmed whether the current probability variation state (high probability state) (S150-4).

  In the case of a low probability state that is not a probabilistic state, the acquired normal symbol random number value is compared with the small hit value in the low probability state to check whether they match. If they do not match, it is determined that they are off (S150-5). In the case of detachment, the normal operation process (S150) ends. On the other hand, in the case of a small hit, the opening / closing member opening process 1 for opening the opening / closing members 42A and 42B with an opening time of 1 second and the number of opening times is 1. Is performed (S150-6), and then the normal operation process (S150) ends.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the probability variation state (high probability state) is determined in S150-4, the acquired normal symbol random number value is compared with the small hit value in the probability variation state to confirm whether or not they match. In this case, it is a small hit in the probability variation state. In the case of detachment, the normal operation process (S150) ends. On the other hand, in the case of a small hit, the opening / closing member opening process 2 for opening the opening / closing members 42A and 42B with an opening time of 2 seconds and an opening frequency of 3 times. Is performed (S150-8), and then the normal operation process (S150) ends.

  If it is determined in S150-1 that the opening and closing members 42A and 42B are open, it is confirmed whether or not the opening time of the opening and closing members 42A and 42B has passed (finished) (S150-9), and the opening and closing members 42A and 42B are opened. When the time has not elapsed, the normal operation process (S150) is ended. On the other hand, when the opening time of the opening and closing members 42A and 42B has elapsed, the opening and closing members 42A and 42B are closed (narrow open state). Is performed) (S150-10), and thereafter, the normal operation process (S150) ends.

  In the special operation process (S160), as shown in FIG. 11, it is determined which of the special operation status is 1 to 4 (S160-1 to S160-3). When the special operation status is 1, a special symbol standby process (S160-4) is performed. When the special operation status is 2, a changing process (S160-5) is performed, and the special operation status is In the case of 3, the special symbol confirmation process (S160-6) is performed, and in the case where the special operation status is 4, the special electric accessory process (S160-7) is performed.

  In the special symbol standby process (S160-4) performed when the special operation status is 1, as shown in FIG. 12, it is determined whether or not the number of special symbol variation holding balls is 0 (S160-4-1). If the number of symbol variation holding balls is 0, it is determined whether or not the display unit 11 is in a standby screen (standby screen) where the special symbol is not changing (S160-4-2), and in the standby screen (standby screen). If there is, the special symbol standby process (S160-4) ends. On the other hand, when it is not in the standby screen (standby screen), the standby screen setting process (S160-4-3) for making the display unit 11 the standby screen (standby screen) is performed, and the display unit 11 is switched to the standby screen. (S160-4-4), and then the special symbol standby process (S160-4) is completed.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S160-4-1 that the number of special symbol variation holding balls is not 0, special symbol jackpot determination processing (S160-4-5) is performed. In the special symbol jackpot determination process (S160-4-5), as shown in FIG. 13, first, the main control acquired in the special symbol related random number value acquisition process (S140-8) of the winning detection process (S140). Of the jackpot random number values stored in the RAM (holding storage means) of the substrate 200, the first jackpot random number value is read (S160-4-5-1), and it is confirmed whether the current probability variation state (high probability state). (S160-4-5-2).

  In the case of a low probability state that is not a probabilistic state in S160-4-5-2, the acquired jackpot random number value is compared with the jackpot formation value in the low probability state to confirm whether or not both match, Is a big hit in the low probability state, and if they do not match, it is determined that they are out (S160-4-5-3). In the case of losing, this special symbol jackpot determination process (S160-4-5) ends, whereas in the case of a jackpot, the jackpot flag is set to ON (S160-4-5-4). The symbol jackpot determination process (S160-4-5) ends.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S160-4-5-2 that the probability change is high (high probability state), whether the acquired jackpot random number value is compared with the jackpot value in the high probability state and the two match? If it is confirmed and matches, it is a big hit in the high probability state, and if it does not match, it is determined that it is out (S160-4-5-5). In the case of losing, this special symbol jackpot determination process (S160-4-5) ends, whereas in the case of a jackpot, the jackpot flag is set to ON (S160-4-5-4). The symbol jackpot determination process (S160-4-5) ends. This special symbol jackpot determination process (S160-4-5) corresponds to the process of the success / failure determination means in the present invention for determining whether or not the game is successful due to the establishment of the determination condition.

  Following the special symbol jackpot determination process (S160-4-5), a special symbol selection process (S160-4-6) is performed. In the special symbol selection process (S160-4-6), the special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the display unit 11 is determined. First, in the special symbol selection process (S160-4-6), as shown in FIG. 14, it is determined whether the jackpot flag is ON (S160-4-6-1). A special symbol based on the jackpot symbol random number is set as a stop special symbol (S160-4-4-2). On the other hand, when the jackpot flag is not ON, that is, when it is off, the left / middle / right symbol random number counter (hereinafter, the left symbol random value is referred to as special symbol data 1, medium symbol). Random number value is acquired as special symbol data 2 and right symbol random value is referred to as special symbol data 3) (S160-4-6-3), and random numbers of special symbol data 1, special symbol data 2, and special symbol data 3 are obtained. Are consistent (S160-4-6-4). If they are consistent, it is determined whether the reach random number value matches the reach establishment value (S160-4-6-5).

  When the reach random number value matches the reach establishment value, the reach is present, and the special symbol assigned to the random value of the special symbol data 1 is added to the random value of the left special symbol and the special symbol data 2 by one. The special symbol assigned to the random number value is set to the special symbol for stoppage, and the special symbol assigned to the random value of the special symbol data 3 is set to the special symbol for stoppage (S160-4-6-6). On the other hand, if the reach random number value does not match the reach establishment value, there is no reach, and the special symbol assigned to the random value of the special symbol data 1 is assigned to the random number value of the left special symbol and the special symbol data 2 The special symbol assigned to the random symbol value obtained by adding 1 to the random symbol value of the special symbol data “3” and the special symbol data 3 being stopped is set as the special symbol for the right stop (S160-4-6-7).

  If it is determined in S160-4-6-4 that the random numbers of the special symbol data 1, 2 and 3 do not match, it is determined whether the random values of the special symbol data 1 and 3 match. (S160-4-6-8). If the random numbers of the special symbol data 1 and 3 match, it is determined whether the reach random number value matches the reach establishment value (S160-4-6-9). When the reach random number value matches the reach establishment value, the reach is present, and the special symbol assigned to the random value of the special symbol data 1 is assigned to the random number value of the stop left special symbol and the special symbol data 2 The special symbol that is assigned to the random symbol value of the special symbol data 3 that is the special symbol that is stopped and the special symbol data 3 is set to the special symbol that is stopped right (S160-4-6-10). On the other hand, if the reach random number value does not match the reach establishment value, there is no reach, and the special symbol assigned to the random value of the special symbol data 1 is assigned to the random number value of the left special symbol and the special symbol data 2 The special symbol assigned to the random symbol value obtained by adding 1 to the random symbol value of the special symbol data “3” and the special symbol data 3 being stopped is set as the special symbol for the right stop (S160-4-6-7).

  If it is determined in S160-4-6-8 that the random numbers of the special symbol data 1 and 3 do not match, that is, the special symbol data 1, 2, and 3 are all different, the reach random number value is It is determined whether or not it matches the established numerical value (S160-4-6-11). If the reach random number value matches the reach establishment value, the reach is present, and the special symbol data 1 and the special symbol data 3 values are assigned to the special symbol data 1 or the special symbol data 3 random values. The special symbol assigned to the random value obtained by adding 1 to the random number value of the special symbol data 1 or the special symbol data 3 that is made the same as the special symbol data 1 or the special symbol data 3 is set. Is set as a special symbol during stoppage (S160-4-6-12). On the other hand, if the reach random number value does not match the reach establishment value, there is no reach, and the special symbol assigned to the random value of the special symbol data 1 is assigned to the random number value of the left special symbol and the special symbol data 2 The special symbol being assigned is the special symbol being stopped, and the special symbol assigned to the random number value of the special symbol data 3 is set as the special symbol for the right stop (S160-4-6-10).

  Subsequently, special symbol variation pattern creation processing (S160-4-7) is performed. In the special symbol variation pattern creation process (S160-4-7), as shown in FIG. 15, it is confirmed whether the gaming state is in the normal state (low probability state) or the probability variation state (high probability state) (S160-4). -7-1). In the normal state, it is confirmed whether or not the big hit flag is ON (whether or not the determination result is big hit) (S160-4-7-2). If the big hit flag is ON, the RAM (holding) of the main control board 200 is held. The variation pattern random value stored in the memory in the first reading order is loaded, and the variation pattern that matches the variation pattern random value in the hit table in the normal state is selected (S160-4-7-3). ).

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S160-4-7-2 that the big hit flag is not ON (the determination result is not right), the first in the RAM (holding storage means) of the main control board 200 The reach random number value is loaded and compared with the reach establishment value, and if both match, reach is determined, and if not match, reach is not determined (S160-4-7-4). When the reach is present, the first variation pattern random number value in the RAM (holding storage means) of the main control board 200 is loaded, and the variation pattern that matches the variation pattern random number value in the reach lose table in the normal state is selected. (S160-4-7-5). If it is determined in S160-4-7-4 that there is no reach, the first variation pattern random number value in the RAM (holding storage means) of the main control board 200 is loaded, and the variation in the loss table during the normal state. A variation pattern that matches the pattern random value is selected (S160-4-7-6).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S160-4-7-1 that the probability variation state (high probability state) is in progress, it is confirmed whether or not the big hit flag is ON (whether or not the result of the determination is a big hit) (S160-4-7-7). When the flag is ON, the first variation pattern random number value in the RAM (holding storage means) of the main control board 200 is loaded, and the variation pattern that matches the variation pattern random number value in the hit table in the probability variation state is selected. (S160-4-7-8). On the other hand, if it is determined in S160-4-7-7 that the big hit flag is not ON (the determination result is not right), the first in the RAM (holding storage means) of the main control board 200 The reach random number value is loaded and compared with the reach establishment value, and if both match, reach is determined, and if not match, reach is not determined (S160-4-7-9).

  If it is determined in S160-4-7-9 that the reach is present, the first variation pattern random number value in the RAM (holding storage means) of the main control board 200 is loaded, and the variation in the reach loss table in the probability variation state. A variation pattern that matches the pattern random value is selected (S160-4-7-10). If it is determined in S160-4-7-9 that there is no reach, the first variation pattern random number value in the RAM (holding storage means) of the main control board 200 is loaded, and the variation in the loss table during the probability variation state. A variation pattern that matches the pattern random value is selected (S160-4-7-11). After selecting the variation pattern, the selected variation command is stored in the transmission buffer (S160-4-7-12), and other necessary processing (S160-4-7-13) is performed. The pattern creation process (S160-4-7) ends. Note that the variation command selected here is transmitted to the sub-control board 205.

  Following the special symbol variation pattern creation processing (S160-4-7), special symbol random number shift processing (S160-4-8) is performed. In the special symbol random number shift process (S160-4-8), in the data storage area of the special symbol variation holding ball number in the RAM of the main control board 200, it is stored in the storage area of the address with the highest load (reading) order. Due to the fact that data such as special symbol main random number values (big hit random number values, reach random number values, fluctuation pattern random number values) are loaded in the previous processing and become vacant, the loading order will be the second and subsequent addresses With respect to data such as the stored special symbol main random number values (big hit random number values, reach random number values, fluctuation pattern random number values), the address is shifted up by one.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 16, first, a special symbol (identification information) based on the determination result of the success / failure determination unit is displayed in a variable manner, whereby the above-mentioned data stored in the RAM of the main control board 200 is displayed. 1 is subtracted from the number of special symbols fluctuation reserved balls (for example, 2 for the number of reserved balls is set to 1 and 3 is set to 2) (S160-4-8-1). The corresponding data is shifted to the RAM address of the number of reserved balls obtained by subtracting 1 from each number of reserved balls (S160-4-8-2), and then the lowest order (the load order is the last, the fourth in this embodiment). 0 is set to the RAM address corresponding to the number of reserved balls (S160-4-8-3).

  Following the special symbol random number shift process (S160-4-8), a special symbol variation start setting process (S160-4-9) is performed. In the special symbol variation start setting process (S160-4-9), settings such as preparation of a command necessary for starting the variation of the special symbol are performed. After the special symbol variation start setting process (S160-4-9), the special operation status is set to 2 (S160-4-10), the waiting state is canceled (S160-4-11), and the special symbol is set. The standby process (S160-4) ends.

  In the changing process (S160-5) performed when the special operation status is 2, as shown in FIG. 17, a special operation timer determination process is performed (S160-5-1). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the variation time of the special symbol (the variation time of the variation pattern) has ended (whether or not the operation timer = 0) (S160-5-2). The changing process (S160-5) ends. On the other hand, if the variation time has ended, a variation stop command is set (S160-5-3). Subsequently, after the special operation status is set to 3 (S160-5-4) and other necessary processing (S160-5-5) is performed, this in-fluctuation processing (S160-5) ends.

  In the special symbol determination process (S160-6) performed when the special operation status is 3, as shown in FIG. 18, it is first determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (“1”), that is, whether or not it is a jackpot. (S160-6-1). When the jackpot flag is ON, that is, when the jackpot is big, a round counter per 15R is set (S160-6-2), and the special operation status is set to 4 (S160-6-3). (S160-6) ends. On the other hand, if it is determined in S160-6-1 that the jackpot flag is OFF, that is, it is out of place, the special action status is set to 1 (S160-6-4), and this special symbol confirmation process (S160-6) ) Ends.

  In the special electric accessory processing (S160-7) performed when the special operation status is 4, as shown in FIG. 19, the probability variation flag is turned off (S160-7-1), and the jackpot opening has been performed. No. (whether or not a video indicating that a big hit is to be started is displayed on the display unit 11) is confirmed (S160-7-2). If the jackpot opening is not performed, the jackpot opening is performed, or if it is confirmed that the jackpot opening is performed, then whether the jackpot end flag is ON ("1") or not It is judged (S160-7-3).

  When the jackpot end flag is not ON, that is, when the jackpot game is not ended, it is determined whether or not the big winning opening 45 is currently open (S160-7-4). It is determined whether or not it is the opening time of the special winning opening 45 (S160-7-5). In the case of the opening time of the big winning opening 45, the opening process of the big winning opening is performed (S160-7-6), and then this special electric accessory processing (S160-7) is ended. On the other hand, when it is not the opening time of the special winning opening 45, the special electric accessory processing (S160-7) is ended.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S160-7-4 that the big winning opening 45 is open, ten game balls are won in the big winning opening 45 (S160-7-7), or the round end time has elapsed (S160-7). Whether it is any of (8) to (8), and if not, the special electric accessory processing (S160-7) is terminated. On the other hand, when 10 game balls are won in the big winning opening 45 or the round end time has elapsed, the big winning opening closing process (S160-7-9) and the value of the round counter are decremented by one. (S160-7-10) is performed (as described above, since the number of rounds of the jackpot game is 15R in this embodiment, subtraction is started from 15). In the special winning opening closing process (S160-7-9), the special winning opening closing command is set in the output buffer.

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the round counter is 0 (S160-7-11). If the round counter is not 0, the special electric accessory processing (S160-7) is ended as it is, When the round counter is 0, jackpot end processing (S160-7-12) is performed. Thereafter, the jackpot end flag is turned ON (S160-7-13), and the special electric accessory processing (S160-7) is ended.

  On the other hand, when the jackpot end flag is ON (“1”) in S160-7-3, that is, when the jackpot end flag is determined to be ended, the process of setting the jackpot end flag to OFF (S160-7-14) and the jackpot flag Is turned off (S160-7-15), and then it is confirmed whether the special symbols that have stopped in a rounded pattern are probability variation symbols (odd numbers) (S160-7-16). If the stopped special symbol is a probability variation symbol, the probability variation flag is turned ON again (S160-7-17). Thereafter, the special operation status is set to 1 (S160-7-18), and this special electric accessory processing (S160-7) is completed. On the other hand, in S160-7-16, if the stopped special symbol is not the probability variation symbol, the special electric accessory processing (S160-7) is performed without turning on the probability variation flag (while the probability variation flag is turned off). Ends.

  Following the special operation process (S160), the reserved ball number process (S170) is performed. In the reserved ball number processing (S170), as shown in FIG. 20, the current special figure and the number of reserved balls of normal symbols are loaded (S170-1), and the reserved ball number is used as a special figure hold command and a general figure hold command. It is set in the output buffer (S170-2). By this retained ball number processing (S170), the memory related to the retained ball number in the RAM (holding storage means) of the main control board 200 is set to be output to the sub-control board 205.

  After the reserved ball number processing (S170), other processing (S180) is performed. In the other process (S180), various other processes necessary for the game are performed as necessary.

  Next, processing performed by the sub control board 205 will be described. In the sub-control main process (S200) performed by the sub-control board 205, as shown in FIG. 21, first, a CPU initialization process is performed (S201). Specifically, stack setting, CPU setting, SIO, CTC setting, and the like are performed. When the power-off signal is turned on, it is determined whether or not the content stored in the RAM of the sub-control board 205 is normal (S202). If normal, the loop process is performed as it is. On the other hand, if the content stored in the RAM is not normal, the loop is performed after the RAM is initialized (S203).

  The sub-control board 205 that performs such main processing (S200) performs reception interrupt processing (S300) as shown in FIG. The reception interrupt process (S300) is a process for receiving a command (control signal) from the main control board 200. In the reception interrupt process (S300), first, it is confirmed whether the strobe (STB) signal from the main control board 200 is ON (S301). When the strobe signal is ON, that is, when the strobe signal is input to the external INT input unit, The command (control signal) output from the main control board 200 is received and stored in the RAM (S302). Here, the commands received from the main control board 200 include a winning command, a variation command, jackpot determination data, hold number data, and the like. On the other hand, if the strobe signal is not ON, the reception interrupt process (S300) is terminated at that time.

  Further, the sub-control board 205 performs a 2 ms timer interrupt process (S400) as shown in FIG. In the 2 ms timer interrupt process (S400), a data output process (S401), an input process (S402), and a watchdog timer process (S403) are performed. In the data output process (S401), a process for generating and outputting a lamp lighting pattern, a sound pattern, and the like every 2 ms, and control data for driving a driven object are generated. In the input process (S402), for example, the operation statuses of the game button switch 67, the up / down / left / right button 68 (up button, down button, right button, left button), the discharge button 69, and the like are input. In the watchdog timer process (S403), a process for resetting the watchdog timer is performed.

  Further, the sub-control board 205 performs a 10 ms timer interrupt process (S500) as shown in FIG. In the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S500), the switch state acquisition process (S501), the command reception permission confirmation process (S502), the lower dish state confirmation process (S503), the loop scenario resetting process (S504), and the command monitoring process (S505) Lamp processing (S506), switch processing (S507), command transmission processing (S508), etc. are performed.

  In the switch state acquisition process (S501), the switch data created in the 2 ms timer interrupt process is stored as switch data for the 10 ms timer interrupt process. In the command reception permission confirmation process (S502), a determination of the effect prohibition period such as when the RAM is cleared is performed. In the lower dish state confirmation process (S503), a timer for full notification of the lower ball tray 37 is set. In the loop scenario resetting process (S504), effects are set at regular intervals such as a customer waiting effect.

  In the command monitoring process (S505), a command (control signal) received from the main control board 200 is analyzed, and a process corresponding to the command is performed. As shown in FIG. 25, in the command monitoring process (S505), first, it is determined whether or not a command (control signal) has been received from the main control board 200 (S505-1). When no command is received from the main control board 200, the command monitoring process (S505) ends.

  On the other hand, when a command is received from the main control board 200, it is determined whether or not the command is the above-mentioned variable command (S505-2), and when it is not a variable command, it is determined whether or not it is a customer waiting command (S505). -3). If the command is neither a change command nor a customer waiting command, other command processing is performed (S505-4), and the command monitoring processing (S505) ends.

  On the other hand, if the received command is a customer waiting command in S505-3, customer waiting command processing is performed (S505-5), and the command monitoring processing (S505) ends. The customer waiting command process (S505-5) includes, for example, a process of controlling the voice control board 220 so that the volume of the music fades out if the music is in the music. In the customer waiting command process (S505-5), the special symbol and the normal symbol are stopped when there is no hold for determining whether or not the jackpot and the normal symbol are hit in the main process (when all the hold is exhausted). After that, the command is transmitted from the main control board 200.

  If the received command is a variation command in S505-2, it is determined whether or not the command is a ball throwing effect command including a ball throwing effect pattern (S505-6). In this ball throwing effect pattern, a predetermined number (for example, one, ten, etc.) of game balls are placed in the ball-inserting member 72 during the period from the start of the change of the special symbol to the stop of the change or the stop of the temporary change. An input request message for requesting input is displayed.

  If the received variation command is not a ball insertion effect command including a ball insertion effect pattern, that is, a normal variation command including a normal variation pattern, normal variation command processing is performed (S505-7). ), The command monitoring process (S505) ends. On the other hand, when the received variation command is a ball throwing effect command including a ball throwing effect pattern, a ball throwing effect command process whose details are shown in FIGS. 26 to 29 is performed (S505-8). The monitoring process (S505) ends.

  The normal variation command processing (S505-7) and the ball throwing effect command processing (S505-8) are more specific based on the variation pattern set in the special symbol variation pattern creation processing (S160-4-7). This is a process of selecting and executing a typical effect (a so-called super reach effect using the display device 10), determining an effect mode (effect pattern) using the effect random number counter, etc. This is a process for notifying the grant of probability change jackpot or the like, or a miss.

  After such command monitoring processing (S505) including normal variation command processing (S505-7) and ball throwing effect command processing (S505-8), ramp data to be output is generated in ramp processing (S506). Thereafter, in the switch process (S507), the switch valid time is managed and the operation is set. Also, processing based on the data stored in the switch status acquisition processing is performed. Subsequently, in the command transmission process (S508), if there is a transmission command, the command is transmitted. As a result, the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S500) ends. Note that other processing may be included in the 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S500) in accordance with the function of the gaming machine 1 or the like.

  Next, the ball throwing effect command process (S505-8) will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. In the ball throwing effect command process (S505-8), as shown in FIG. 26, first, it is determined whether or not the received variation command is a variation command that is a big hit (usually a big hit or a probable change big hit) (the special symbol is a random pattern). It is determined whether or not the productions are aligned (S505-8-1). If it is determined that the change command is a big hit, any of the effect random numbers from “0” to “99” is acquired by the effect random number counter (S505-8-2).

  Thereafter, the variation of the left, middle and right special symbols 81A to 81C is greatly displayed in the central portion of the display unit 11 of the display device 10, and among the left, middle and right special symbols 81A to 81C, the left special symbol 81A and the right special symbol 81A. The symbol 81C stops at the winning symbol (for example, “6”), and reaches a reach variation state in which only the middle special symbol 81B varies (FIG. 32 (1)) (S505-8-3). Then, an insertion request message for requesting that ten game balls be inserted into the ball holder 72, for example, an insertion request message of “pass 10 balls!” Is displayed on the display unit 11 of the display device 10 ( FIG. 32 (1)) (S505-8-4).

  Then, an effective period during which the detection signal of the game ball output from the ball detection switch 73 is valid is set to time T1 (seconds) (for example, about 30 seconds), and time measurement is started (S505). -8-5). That is, a throw-in effective period for accumulating the game balls thrown into the slot 72A of the ball slot member 72 is set to T1 (seconds). Subsequently, whether or not the count value of the number counter that cumulatively counts the number of game balls detected through the ball detection switch 73 through the insertion port 72A of the ball insertion member 72 is “10” or more, That is, it is determined whether ten game balls have been continuously inserted into the insertion port 72A of the ball insertion member 72 (S505-8-6).

  Here, a detection signal for detecting a game ball from the ball detection switch 73 is input to the RAM of the sub control board 205 within a valid period in which the detection signal for the game ball output from the ball detection switch 73 is valid. A number counter to which “1” is added is provided for each time. Therefore, the number counter cumulatively counts the number of game balls thrown into the slot 72A of the ball slot member 72. The number counter is a predetermined time (for example, about 1 second) after the game machine 1 is started up and after the valid period in which the detection signal of the game ball output from the ball detection switch 73 becomes valid. ) Has passed, “0” is substituted, stored again in the RAM of the sub-control board 205, and initialized.

  When it is determined that the count value of the number counter is less than “10”, that is, when it is determined that ten gaming balls are not continuously inserted into the insertion port 72A of the ball insertion member 72. Whether a game ball detection signal output from the ball detection switch 73 has expired for a time T1 (seconds) after the insertion request message for requesting 10 game balls to be inserted is displayed on the display unit 11. It is determined whether or not, for example, about 30 seconds have elapsed (S505-8-7).

  The time T1 (second) in which the detection signal of the game ball output from the ball detection switch 73 is valid has not elapsed since the insertion request message for requesting to insert 10 game balls is displayed on the display unit 11. If it is determined, the process of S505-8-6 is executed again. In S505-8-6, when it is determined that the count value of the number counter is “10” or more, that is, ten game balls are continuously inserted into the insertion port 72A of the ball insertion member 72. If it is determined, from the reach effect pattern table shown in FIG. 30, the effect random number value acquired in S505-8-2 is used as the effect random value at the time of the big hit, and the “reach effect pattern” corresponding to the effect random number value. , “Character” and “Number of meters” are selected and stored in the RAM (S505-8-8). For example, if the effect random number acquired in S505-8-2 is any one of “25” to “99”, the reach effect pattern of “C reach” and “enemy character C” , “3” is selected from the reach effect pattern table (S505-8-8).

  The reach fluctuation state is displayed small on the upper left side of the display unit 11, and an effect image composed of the selected “reach effect pattern”, “character”, and “number of meters” is displayed on the display unit 11 of the display device 10. (S505-8-9). For example, as shown in FIG. 32 (2A), the reach fluctuation state is displayed small on the upper left side of the display unit 11, and the enemy character C is displayed in the approximate center of the display unit 11 (S505-8-9). ).

  Then, the meter amount is set to “3”, that is, the meter display portion 82C (effect image element) divided into three is displayed below the enemy character C, and the meter amount is “3”. Set to quantity. Also, an input request message “put three and defeat the enemy” is displayed on the side of the enemy character C (S505-8-9). As a result, the player can defeat the enemy character C by throwing three game balls into the slot 72A of the ball slot member 72 in succession and setting the meter amount to “3”. It is suggested that it is granted.

  Further, for example, in the above S505-8-8, when the effect random number acquired in S505-8-2 is any one of “10” to “24”, the reach of “B reach” is reached. An effect pattern, “enemy character B”, and a meter number of “4” are selected from the reach effect pattern table (S505-8-8). Then, the reach fluctuation state is displayed small on the upper left side of the display unit 11, and the enemy character B is displayed at a substantially central portion of the display unit 11 (S505-8-9).

  The meter amount is set to “4”, that is, a meter display portion 82B (effect image element) (not shown) divided into four is displayed below the enemy character B, and the meter amount is “4”. Set to the initial meter amount. Also, an input request message “put four and defeat the enemy” is displayed on the side of the enemy character B (S505-8-9). As a result, the player can defeat the enemy character B by continuously throwing four game balls into the slot 72A of the ball slot member 72 and setting the meter amount to “4”. It is suggested that it is granted.

  On the other hand, in S505-8-7, after an insertion request message for requesting to insert 10 game balls is displayed on the display unit 11, 10 game balls continuously enter the insertion port 72A of the ball insertion member 72. If it is determined that the time T1 (second) in which the detection signal of the game ball output from the ball detection switch 73 is valid has passed, the reach effect pattern of “A reach” and “ “Enemy character A” and the number of meters “5” are selected from the reach effect pattern table shown in FIG. 30 and stored in the RAM (S505-8-10).

  Then, the reach fluctuation state is displayed small on the upper left side of the display unit 11, and an effect composed of the reach effect pattern of the selected “A reach”, the “enemy character A”, and the meter number of “5”. The image is displayed on the display unit 11 of the display device 10 (S505-8-9). For example, as shown in FIG. 32 (2B), the reach fluctuation state is displayed small on the upper left side of the display unit 11, and the enemy character A is displayed in the approximate center of the display unit 11 (S505-8-9). ).

  Then, the meter amount is set to “5”, that is, the meter display portion 82A (effect image element) divided into five is displayed below the enemy character A, and the initial meter whose meter amount is “5”. Set to quantity. In addition, an input request message “put five and defeat the enemy” is displayed on the side of the enemy character A (S505-8-10). Thereby, the player can defeat the enemy character A by throwing five game balls continuously into the slot 72A of the ball slot member 72 and setting the meter amount to “5” to the player. It is suggested that it is granted.

  Thereafter, an effective period in which the detection signal of the game ball output from the ball detection switch 73 is valid is set to 20 (seconds), and time measurement is started (S505-8-11). That is, a throw-in effective period for accumulating the game balls thrown into the slot 72A of the ball slot member 72 is set to 20 (seconds). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the game ball is detected by the ball detection switch 73, that is, whether or not the game ball has passed through the insertion port 72A of the ball slot member 72 (S505-8-12).

  Then, it is determined whether or not a detection signal for detecting a game ball is input from the ball detection switch 73 every 2 ms. When a detection signal for detecting a game ball is input from the ball detection switch 73, that is, When one is inserted into the ball holder (S505-8-12), the number counter is incremented by “1”, the display unit 11 is displayed with a “character” being beaten, and the meter amount is “1”. An increase is displayed (S505-8-13). For example, as shown in FIG. 32 (3A), an indication that the enemy character C is beaten is displayed at a substantially central portion of the display unit 11, and the meter display unit 82C displays that the meter amount has increased by “1” ( S505-8-13). Further, as shown in FIG. 32 (B), an indication that the enemy character A is beaten is displayed at a substantially central portion of the display unit 11, and the meter display unit 82A displays that the meter amount has increased by “1” ( S505-8-13).

  On the other hand, it is determined whether or not a detection signal for detecting a game ball is input from the ball detection switch 73 every 2 ms. If no detection signal for detecting a game ball is input from the ball detection switch 73, that is, the game ball is When it is not inserted into the insertion member (S505-8-12), it is displayed that the meter amount does not increase from the displayed state (S505-8-14).

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not 20 seconds have elapsed since the effective period during which the detection signal of the game ball output from the ball detection switch 73 is valid is set to 20 (seconds). If it is determined (S505-8-15), whether or not the meter amount displayed on the display unit 11 has reached the maximum value, that is, “S505-8-8 or S505-8-10” acquired above. It is determined whether or not the number of meters is reached (S505-8-16). If it is determined that the meter amount is not at the maximum value (S505-8-16), the process returns to S505-8-12 again to detect the game ball from the ball detection switch 73. A determination is made as to whether or not.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the meter amount displayed on the display unit 11 has reached the maximum value (S505-8-16), or the valid period during which the detection signal of the game ball output from the ball detection switch 73 is valid When it is determined that 20 seconds have elapsed since the time is set to 20 (seconds) (S505-8-15), the character that has been knocked down by the beating is displayed in the approximate center of the display unit 11, and A meter with the maximum meter amount is displayed below the displayed character. In addition, a notification that the jackpot has been awarded has been temporarily stopped at the upper left side of the display unit 11 (for example, the symbols of even numbers such as “6, 6, 6”). (S505-8-17). The “temporary fluctuation stop” means a state in which the left, middle, and right special symbols 81A, 81B, and 81C are slightly swinging up and down, left and right, and a state in which the symbols are rotating little by little.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 33 (4A), the enemy character C defeated by the beating is displayed in the approximate center of the display unit 11, and the meter amount is below the maximum value “ 3 ”is displayed. Further, on the upper left side of the display unit 11, the special symbols 81A to 81C are temporarily fluctuated and stopped at the regular hit points “6, 6, 6” so that the jackpot is given (S505). -8-17).

  Further, for example, as shown in FIG. 33 (4B), the enemy character A defeated by the beating is displayed at a substantially central portion of the display unit 11, and the meter amount is maximum below the defeated enemy character A. The meter display portion 82A having the value “5” is displayed. Further, on the upper left side of the display unit 11, the special symbols 81A to 81C are temporarily fluctuated and stopped at the regular hit points “6, 6, 6” so that the jackpot is given (S505). -8-17).

  Then, in the substantially central portion of the display unit 11 again, the normal jackpot symbol is temporarily stopped temporarily, and an insertion request message requesting that one gaming ball be inserted into the insertion port 72A of the ball insertion member 72, for example, A throw-in request message “Pass the ball quickly!” Is displayed (S505-8-18). For example, as shown in FIG. 33 (6A), the normal jackpot symbols aligned at the center of “6, 6, 6” are temporarily fluctuated in the center of the display unit 11, and are redrawn on the upper side. The message “Changing chance!” Is displayed. In addition, an insertion request message “Swiftly pass the ball!” Is displayed on the lower side of the normal jackpot symbol to request that one gaming ball be inserted into the insertion port 72A of the ball slot member 72 (S505-8-). 18).

  Thereafter, an effective period during which the detection signal of the game ball output from the ball detection switch 73 is valid is set to time T2 (seconds) (for example, about 10 seconds), and time measurement is started (S505). -8-19). That is, the insertion effective period for accumulating the game balls thrown into the insertion slot 72A of the ball slot member 72 is set to time T2 (seconds). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the game ball is detected by the ball detection switch 73, that is, whether or not the game ball has passed through the insertion port 72A of the ball holder 72 (S505-8-20).

  When a detection signal for detecting a game ball is input from the ball detection switch 73 every 2 ms, and when it is determined that a detection signal for detecting a game ball is not input from the ball detection switch 73, (S505-8-20), it is determined whether or not time T2 (seconds) has elapsed since the effective period in which the detection signal of the game ball output from the ball detection switch 73 is valid is set to time T2 (seconds). (S505-8-21). When it is determined that the time period T2 (seconds) has not elapsed since the effective period in which the detection signal of the game ball output from the ball detection switch 73 is valid is set to the time T2 (seconds) (S505). -8-21) Returning to S505-8-20 again, it is determined whether or not a detection signal for detecting a game ball is input from the ball detection switch 73.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the time T2 (seconds) has elapsed since the effective period in which the detection signal of the game ball output from the ball detection switch 73 is valid is set to the time T2 (seconds) (S505-8-21). ) Or when a detection signal for detecting a game ball is input from the ball detection switch 73, that is, when it is determined that one game ball is inserted into the insertion port 72A of the ball insertion member 72 (S505-8). −20) As shown in FIG. 31, the left, middle and right special symbols 81A, 81B and 81C are “0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11”. The twelve jackpot symbols arranged in the special symbols are arranged in the order of the medium special symbol 81B and stored in the RAM.

  Then, the twelve jackpot symbols are repeatedly displayed in a variable manner from the upper edge to the lower edge of the display device 10 in the order of the middle special symbol 81B, that is, the re-lottery variation is displayed (FIG. 34 (7)). (S505-8-22). Subsequently, an insertion request message for requesting that one game ball be inserted into the insertion port 72A of the ball insertion member 72, for example, an input request message of “one ball entering the soul!” Is displayed on the right edge of the display unit 11. Is displayed (FIG. 34 (7)) (S505-8-23).

  Thereafter, an effective period during which the detection signal of the game ball output from the ball detection switch 73 is valid is set to time T3 (seconds) (for example, about 10 seconds), and time measurement is started (S505). -8-24). In other words, the insertion valid period for accumulating the game balls thrown into the slot 72A of the ball slot member 72 is set to time T3 (seconds). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the game ball is detected by the ball detection switch 73, that is, whether or not the game ball has passed through the insertion port 72A of the ball slot member 72 (S505-8-25).

  When a detection signal for detecting a game ball is input from the ball detection switch 73 every 2 ms, and when it is determined that a detection signal for detecting a game ball is not input from the ball detection switch 73, (S505-8-25), it is determined whether or not the time period T3 (seconds) has elapsed since the effective period in which the detection signal of the game ball output from the ball detection switch 73 is valid is set to the time T3 (seconds). (S505-8-26). If it is determined that the time period T3 (seconds) has not elapsed since the effective period during which the game ball detection signal output from the ball detection switch 73 is valid is set to the time T3 (seconds) (S505). -8-26) Returning to S505-8-25 again, it is determined whether or not a detection signal for detecting a game ball is input from the ball detection switch 73.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the time period T3 (seconds) has elapsed since the effective period during which the game ball detection signal output from the ball detection switch 73 is valid is set to the time T3 (seconds) (S505-8-26). ) Or when a detection signal for detecting a game ball is input from the ball detection switch 73, that is, when it is determined that one game ball is inserted into the insertion port 72A of the ball insertion member 72 (S505-8). −25), the probability variation jackpot symbol (for example, “7, 7, 7”) or the normal jackpot symbol (for example, “6, 6, 6”) of the received variation command is displayed on the display unit 11. It is notified that the change is stopped at the center and that a probable big hit or a normal big win is given (FIGS. 34 (8A) and (8B)) (S505-8-27), and the ball throwing effect command processing (S505-8) Ends.

  On the other hand, if the received variation command is not a variation command that is a big hit (is a variation command that falls out) in S505-8-1, then, as shown in FIG. Whether it is a command or not is determined (S505-8-31).

  If it is determined that the command is not a fluctuation command that is out of reach, that is, a fluctuation command that is out of the normal range, the left, middle, and right special symbols on the display unit 11 of the display device 10 start to fluctuate. The left, middle and right special symbols 81A, 81B and 81C of the symbols are largely stopped at the central portion of the display unit 11 to notify that a normal disengagement has been given (S505-8-32), and to store the ball. The effect command process (S505-8) ends.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the command is a fluctuation command that is out of reach, the processes of S505-8-2 to S505-8-11 are executed in S505-8-33 to S505-8-42. Then, the final meter amount of the meter displayed on the display unit 11 is set to be “0.3” to “0.7” less than the maximum value. That is, the final meter amount of the meter displayed on the display unit 11 is set so as not to reach the maximum value (S505-8-43).

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 29, it is determined whether or not the game ball is detected by the ball detection switch 73, that is, whether or not the game ball has passed through the insertion port 72A of the ball slot member 72 (S505-). 8-44). Then, it is determined whether or not a detection signal for detecting a game ball is input from the ball detection switch 73 every 2 ms. When a detection signal for detecting a game ball is input from the ball detection switch 73, that is, When one piece is inserted into the ball holder (S505-8-44), the number counter is incremented by “1” and a display is made on the display unit 11 where “character” is beaten. At the same time, it is displayed that the meter amount has increased by “1” until the final meter amount becomes “0.3” to “0.7” less than the maximum value set in S505-8-43. (S505-8-45).

  For example, as shown in FIG. 32 (3A), for example, a display in which the enemy character C is beaten is displayed at the approximate center of the display unit 11, and the meter display unit 82C displays that the meter amount has increased by “1”. (S505-8-45). Further, as shown in FIG. 32 (B), an indication that the enemy character A is beaten is displayed at a substantially central portion of the display unit 11, and the meter display unit 82A displays that the meter amount has increased by “1” ( S505-8-45).

  On the other hand, it is determined whether or not a detection signal for detecting a game ball is input from the ball detection switch 73 every 2 ms. If no detection signal for detecting a game ball is input from the ball detection switch 73, that is, the game ball is When it is not inserted into the insertion member (S505-8-44), it is displayed that the meter amount does not increase from the displayed state (S505-8-46).

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not 20 seconds have elapsed since the effective period during which the detection signal of the game ball output from the ball detection switch 73 is valid is set to 20 (seconds). If it is determined (S505-8-47), the meter amount displayed on the display unit 11 is “0.3” to “0.7”, which is higher than the maximum value set in S505-8-43. It is determined whether or not the final meter amount is small (S505-8-48). Then, it is determined that the meter amount displayed on the display unit 11 is not the final meter amount which is “0.3” to “0.7” less than the maximum value set in S505-8-43. In this case (S505-8-48), the process returns to S505-8-44 again to determine whether or not a detection signal for detecting a game ball is input from the ball detection switch 73.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the meter amount displayed on the display unit 11 has reached the final meter amount that is “0.3” to “0.7” less than the maximum value set in S505-8-43 ( S505-8-48), or when it is determined that 20 seconds have elapsed since the effective period during which the detection signal of the game ball output from the ball detection switch 73 is valid is set to 20 (seconds) ( S505-8-47), the character defeated by the beating is displayed in the substantially central portion of the display unit 11, and the meter amount below the defeated character is “0.3” to “0” from the maximum value. .7 ”Displays the meter that has reached the final meter amount.

  Further, the left and right special symbols 81A and 81C and the middle special symbol 81B do not coincide with each other on the upper left side of the display unit 11 and are small reach symbols (for example, “6, 7, 6”, etc.). Stop display. Then, this detach reach symbol (for example, a detach reach symbol such as “6, 7, 6”, etc.) is largely stopped and displayed at the center of the display unit 11 to notify that the detachment is confirmed (S505-). 8-49), the ball throwing effect command process (S505-8) ends.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 33 (5A), the standing enemy character C is displayed in the approximate center of the display unit 11, and the meter amount is below the maximum value “3” below the enemy character C. Also, the meter display portion 82C having the final meter amount “2.5” which is smaller by “0.5” is displayed. Further, the special symbols 81A to 81C are stopped and displayed on the upper left side of the display unit 11 with the outlier reach symbols of “6, 7, 6”. Then, this detach reach symbol (for example, a detach reach symbol such as “6, 7, 6”, etc.) is largely stopped and displayed at the center of the display unit 11 to notify that the detachment has been confirmed (see FIG. 33 (6B)) (S505-8-49).

  Further, for example, as shown in FIG. 33 (5B), the standing enemy character A is displayed at the substantially central portion of the display unit 11, and the meter amount is a maximum value “5” below the enemy character A. The meter display portion 82A having a final meter amount “4.5” that is “0.5” less than “” is displayed. Further, the special symbols 81A to 81C are stopped and displayed on the upper left side of the display unit 11 with the outlier reach symbols of “6, 7, 6”. Then, this detach reach symbol (for example, a detach reach symbol such as “6, 7, 6”, etc.) is largely stopped and displayed at the center of the display unit 11 to notify that the detachment has been confirmed (see FIG. 33 (6B)) (S505-8-49).

  As described above in detail, in the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the sub-control board 205 determines that the received change command is a ball throwing effect command and the received change command is a big hit. Or, in the case of a change command that is out of reach, the left special symbol 81A and the right special symbol 81C are stopped at the center of the display unit 11 of the display device 10, and only the middle special symbol 81B is changed. Reach reach fluctuation state (FIG. 32 (1)) (S505-8-1 to S505-8-3, S505-8-31 to S505-8-34).

  In addition, the display unit 11 of the display device 10 has an insertion request message for requesting that ten game balls be inserted into the insertion port 72A of the ball insertion member 72, for example, an insertion request message of “insert ten balls!”. Is displayed (FIG. 32 (1)) (S505-8-4, S505-8-35). And when it is judged that ten game balls have continuously entered the insertion slot 72A of the ball slot member 72, from the reach effect pattern table shown in FIG. 30, the above S505-8-2 or S505-8-33. The reach effect pattern corresponding to the effect random number value acquired in (5) is selected, and the effect image of the selected reach effect pattern is displayed on the display unit 11 of the display device 10 (FIG. 32 (2A)) (S505-). 8-9, S505-8-40).

  Thus, instead of a request message for requesting continuous pressing of the game button switch 67, it is possible to display an insertion request message for requesting that ten game balls be inserted into the insertion port 72A of the ball slot member 72. . Then, due to the player continuously throwing 10 game balls into the slot 72A of the ball slot member 72, one reach effect pattern from the reach effect patterns of “A reach” to “C reach” is obtained. Since it is selected and displayed on the display unit 11, the method of changing the reach effect display is novel and it is possible to enhance the taste. In addition, since the game ball thrown into the slot 72A of the ball slot member 72 is discharged to the upper ball receiving tray 36, the need to purchase a new game ball or the like is reduced, which causes a disadvantageous state for the player. It becomes possible to reduce.

  In addition, the player places ten game balls in the slot 72A of the ball slot member 72 in succession, so that one reach effect pattern from the reach effect patterns of “A reach” to “C reach”. Is displayed on the display unit 11 and when nine or less game balls are continuously inserted into the insertion port 72A of the ball insertion member 72 or when no game balls are inserted, the “A reach” is selected. "Reach effect pattern" is selected and displayed on the display unit 11. As a result, it is possible to attract the player's interest in throwing 10 game balls into the slot 72A of the ball slot member 72 and to enhance the preference.

  Further, when one reach effect pattern is selected from the reach effect patterns “A reach” to “C reach” and displayed on the display unit 11, the player has three to five players. It is possible to strike and defeat each enemy character A, B, C by continuously throwing game balls into the slot 72A of the ball slot member 72 (FIGS. 32 (3A)-(4A), (3B )-(4B)). As a result, in the reach production of “A reach” to “C reach”, the player's interest in continuously throwing 3 to 5 game balls into the insertion port 72A of the ball holder 72 is strongly attracted. , Can enhance the taste.

  In addition, a normal jackpot symbol (for example, an even symbol such as “6, 6, 6”, etc.) is temporarily suspended and a throw-in request message is displayed requesting that one game ball be thrown in. When the player inserts the game ball into the slot 72A of the ball slot member 72, the redrawing variation display is performed. Then, when an insertion request message for requesting to insert one game ball is displayed again, the player inserts the game ball into the insertion port 72A of the ball slot member 72, so that the probability variation big hit symbol (for example, , “7,7,7” etc.) or a normal jackpot symbol (for example, “6,6,6” etc.). 11 is suspended at the center, and a promiscuous jackpot or normal jackpot is awarded. Thereby, the player's interest in throwing the game ball into the slot 72A of the ball slot member 72 can be attracted and the preference can be enhanced.

  In addition, an insertion port 72A through which a game ball can pass through in a vertical direction is provided in a thick plate-like ball holder 72 having a substantially rectangular shape in plan view disposed immediately above the upper ball tray 36. In addition, a game ball thrown into the throwing opening 72A is detected via a ball detection switch 73 fitted from the back side of the ball throwing member 72. Then, it is possible to change the reach production by selecting one reach production pattern from the reach production patterns of “A reach” to “C reach” due to the detection of the game ball thrown into the insertion slot 72A. It is possible to change the reach production with a simple configuration and enhance the preference.

  In addition, this invention is not limited to the said embodiment, Of course, various improvement and deformation | transformation are possible within the range which does not deviate from the summary of this invention. For example, the following may be used. In addition, the same code | symbol as the gaming machine 1 which concerns on the said embodiment shows the part which is the same as that of the gaming machine 1 which concerns on the said embodiment, or an equivalent part.

[Other first embodiment]
(A) For example, instead of the above-mentioned ball-insertion member 72, a ball-insertion member 91 shown in FIG. 35 may be provided at a position near the upper right side of the payout port 36A. As shown in FIG. 35, the ball case member 91 according to another first embodiment is formed of synthetic resin or the like, and an input portion 92 having a substantially rectangular shape in plan view is formed on the upper end portion, and further, A left-side passage portion 93 and a right-side passage portion 94 that are substantially inverted V-shaped in a front view and are substantially rectangular in cross section are formed from the lower end surface of the insertion portion 92 to the left and right.

  In addition, the central portion of the upper end surface of the insertion portion 92 has a circular cross-section that functions as an example of a passage portion through which a game ball can pass through in a vertical direction at a height substantially equal to the thickness of the insertion portion 92. A mouth 92A is formed. Further, the upper end portion of each of the left passage portion 93 and the right passage portion 94 is connected to the lower end portion of the charging port 92A at the substantially central portion of the cross section, and the lower end surfaces of the left passage portion 93 and the right passage portion 94, respectively. A left branch passage 93A and a right branch passage 94A having a circular cross section that function as an example of a second passage portion through which a game ball can pass are formed.

  Therefore, the game balls thrown into the insertion port 92A are randomly distributed to the left branch passage 93A or the right branch passage 94A at the lower end portion of the insertion port 92A and roll and fall. Further, the upper end surface of the throwing portion 92 is formed in a substantially mortar shape, and the game ball placed on the upper end surface of the throwing portion 92 by the player rolls into the throwing port 92A penetrating through the central portion of the upper end surface. Then, it passes through the left branch passage 93A or the right branch passage 94A and falls into the upper ball tray 36 from the lower end of each branch passage 93A, 94A, that is, from a position different from the discharge outlet 36A.

  In addition, at the lower end portions of the left passage portion 93 and the right passage portion 94, game balls that are fitted into the passage portions 93 and 94 from the back side and pass through the left branch passage 93A and the right branch passage 94A, respectively. A sphere detection switch 95 and a sphere detection switch 96 for detection are arranged. Further, the through holes 95A and 96A that are formed on the front end sides of the ball detection switches 95 and 96 and through which the game balls can pass are arranged coaxially with the branch passages 93A and 94A, and into the branch passages 93A and 94A. The dropped game ball passes through the through holes 95A and 96A, and a detection signal of the game ball is output from the ball detection switches 95 and 96 to the sub-control board 205.

  Here, the upper end portion of the input port 92A functions as an example of the input portion, and the lower end portions of the left branch passage 93A and the right branch passage 94A function as an example of the discharge portion. That is, the lower ends of the left branch passage 93A and the right branch passage 94A are arranged at positions different from the payout opening 36A. It is also possible to provide a branch passage portion that branches into three or more from the lower end surface of the throwing portion 92, and to provide a branch passage through which the game ball can pass in the center of each cross section accordingly. And you may make it provide the ball | bowl detection switch which detects the game ball which passes each branch channel | path at each lower end part of each branch channel | path part.

  It is to be noted that the ball holder 91 is molded from a transparent or translucent synthetic resin, and a full color LED is disposed therein, and only during the effective period of the detection signal of the game ball output from each ball detection switch 95, 96. Alternatively, a full color LED or the like may be driven to light. As a result, the player is allowed to insert the game ball into the insertion port 92A only while the full color LED of the ball insertion member 91 is driven to light, that is, the game ball can be inserted into the insertion port 92A. It is possible to easily confirm that it is detected.

  In the ball case member 91 according to the other first embodiment configured as described above, the game ball detection signals output from the ball detection switches 95 and 96 are valid in the RAM of the sub-control board 205. Within the effective period, a left number counter and a right number counter to which “1” is added each time a detection signal for detecting a game ball is input from each of the ball detection switches 95 and 96 are provided. Good. In S505-8-6 and S505-8-37, it is determined whether or not the sum of the count values of the left number counter and the right number counter is “10” or more, that is, the insertion port of the ball throwing member 91. It may be determined whether or not 10 game balls are continuously inserted into 92A.

  Note that the left-side number counter and the right-side number counter are used for a predetermined period of time after the game machine 1 is started up and after a valid period in which the detection signal of the game ball output from each of the ball detection switches 95 and 96 is valid ( For example, about 1 second), “0” is substituted and stored again in the RAM of the sub-control board 205 and initialized.

  Subsequently, in S505-8-6 and S505-8-37, when it is determined that ten gaming balls have been continuously inserted into the insertion port 92A of the ball holder 91, the above S505-8- 8 and S505-8-39, it is determined whether or not the count value of the left number counter is “6” or more, that is, “6” game balls are thrown into the left branch passage 93A. You may make it judge whether it passed above. If it is determined that the count value of the left number counter is “6” or more, it is acquired from the reach effect pattern table shown in FIG. 30 in S505-8-2 and S505-8-33. As the effect random number value at the time of big hit or off, the “reach effect pattern”, “character”, and “number of meters” corresponding to the effect random number value are selected and stored in the RAM. (S505-8-8, S505-8-39).

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the count value of the left number counter is not “6” or more, that is, “5” or less, the reach effect pattern of “A reach”, “enemy character A”, “ The meter number of “5” may be selected from the reach effect pattern table shown in FIG. 30 and stored in the RAM (S505-8-8, S505-8-39).

  Thereby, instead of a request message for requesting continuous pressing of the game button switch 67, it is possible to display an insertion request message for requesting to insert ten game balls into the insertion port 92A of the ball slot member 91. . Then, due to the player continuously throwing 10 game balls into the slot 92A of the ball slot member 91, one reach effect pattern from the reach effect patterns of “A reach” to “C reach” is obtained. Since it is selected and displayed on the display unit 11, the method of changing the reach effect display is novel and it is possible to enhance the taste.

  In addition, even when ten game balls are continuously inserted into the insertion port 92A of the ball insertion member 91, when “6” or more game balls pass through the left branch passage 93A in the left passage portion 93, “A” Since one reach production pattern is selected from the reach production patterns of “reach” to “C reach” and displayed on the display unit 11, it is possible to achieve a variety of changes in the reach production display and further enhance the preference. It becomes possible.

  Further, since the player can count the game balls discharged from the passage portions 93 and 94, respectively, the player's interest in throwing 10 game balls into the insertion port 92A is attracted. The taste can be enhanced. In addition, since the game ball thrown into the insertion port 92A of the ball slot member 91 is discharged to the upper ball receiving tray 36, the need to purchase a new game ball or the like is reduced, resulting in a disadvantageous state for the player. It becomes possible to reduce.

[Other Second Embodiment]
(B) Further, for example, instead of the above-mentioned ball insertion member 72, a ball insertion member 101 shown in FIG. 36 may be provided in the vicinity of the diagonal upper right side of the payout port 36A. As shown in FIG. 36, a front vertical substantially hexagonal sphere case member 101 according to another second embodiment is formed of synthetic resin or the like, and the configuration of the sphere case member 91 according to the other first embodiment described above. And almost the same configuration.

  However, the ball-inserting member 101 has a left-side extending passage portion 102 having a substantially rectangular cross section extending obliquely downward to the right from the lower end portion of the left-side passage portion 93 toward the right-side passage portion 94 and having a substantially rectangular cross section. The right extension passage portion 103 extends from the lower end portion of the right passage portion 94 to the left passage portion 93 in the diagonally downward left direction, and the respective lower end portions are connected directly below the input port 92A. It is different in that it is connected to a discharge portion 105 having a rectangular shape and a predetermined thickness.

  In addition, the central portion of the lower end surface of the discharge portion 105 has a circular cross section that functions as an example of a third passage portion through which a game ball can pass through at a height approximately equal to the thickness of the discharge portion 105 in the vertical direction. A discharge passage 105A is formed. In addition, the upper ends of the left extension passage 102 and the right extension passage 103 are substantially connected to the lower ends of the through-holes 95A and 96A of the ball detection switches 95 and 96 at the substantially central portions of the respective sections. In addition, the lower end portion is connected to the upper end portion of the discharge passage 105A, and a left side connection passage 102A and a right side connection passage 103A having a circular cross section functioning as an example of a third passage portion through which a game ball can pass are formed. .

  Therefore, the game balls thrown into the insertion port 92A are randomly distributed to the left branch passage 93A or the right branch passage 94A at the lower end portion of the insertion port 92A and roll and fall. Further, the upper end surface of the throwing portion 92 is formed in a substantially mortar shape, and the game ball placed on the upper end surface of the throwing portion 92 by the player rolls into the throwing port 92A penetrating through the central portion of the upper end surface. Then, after passing through the through holes 95A, 96A of the ball detection switch 95 or the ball detection switch 96 via the left branch passage 93A or the right branch passage 94A, rolling and dropping to the left connection passage 102A or the right connection passage 103A To do. Then, the game ball rolling and falling to the left connection passage 102A or the right connection passage 103A rolls and falls to the discharge passage 105A, and from the lower end of the discharge passage 105A, that is, from a position different from the payout port 36A, Drop into 36.

  It is to be noted that the ball housing member 101 is molded from a transparent or translucent synthetic resin, and a full color LED or the like is disposed therein, and only during the effective period of the game ball detection signal output from each ball detection switch 95, 96. Alternatively, a full color LED or the like may be driven to light. As a result, the player is enabled to insert the game ball into the insertion port 92A only while the full color LED of the ball insertion member 101 is driven to light. That is, the player can insert the game ball into the insertion port 92A. It is possible to easily confirm that it is detected.

  In the ball case member 101 according to the other second embodiment configured as described above, the same functions and effects as the ball case member 91 according to the other first embodiment can be obtained. Further, by forming the ball holder member with a semi-transparent or opaque synthetic resin, the game ball thrown into the inlet 92A is discharged from the discharge passage 105A provided in the discharge portion 105. It becomes difficult to confirm which of the left passage portion 93 and the right passage portion 94 the game ball has passed. As a result, it is difficult for the player to predict which of the reach effect patterns “A reach” to “C reach” will be displayed, and it is possible to further enhance the preference.

  Here, the upper end portion of the input port 92A functions as an example of the input portion, and the lower end portion of the discharge passage 105A functions as an example of the discharge portion. That is, the lower end portion of the discharge passage 105A is arranged at a position different from the discharge outlet 36A. It is also possible to provide a branch passage portion that branches into three or more from the lower end surface of the throwing portion 92, and to provide a branch passage through which the game ball can pass in the center of each cross section accordingly. And you may make it provide the ball | bowl detection switch which detects the game ball which passes each branch channel | path at each lower end part of each branch channel | path part. Then, an extension passage portion connected to the discharge portion 105 is provided from the lower end portion of each branch passage portion, and accordingly, a connection passage through which a game ball can pass is provided at a substantially central portion of each cross section, and the discharge passage 105A. You may make it connect to the upper end part.

[Other third embodiment]
(C) Further, for example, instead of the above-described ball-insertion member 72, a ball-insertion member 111 shown in FIG. 37 may be provided in the vicinity of the upper right side of the payout port 36A. As shown in FIG. 37, a front-view substantially V-shaped sphere case member 111 according to another third embodiment is formed of synthetic resin or the like, and a left-side upper end portion is substantially rectangular in plan view and has a predetermined thickness. The left input portion 112 is disposed, and the right input portion 113 having a substantially rectangular shape in a plan view and a predetermined thickness is disposed at the upper right end portion.

  A left extending passage portion 115 having a substantially rectangular cross section extends obliquely downward to the right from a lower end portion of the left input portion 112, and a right extending passage portion 116 having a substantially rectangular cross section is provided on the right input portion 113. The lower end portions of the left input portion 112 and the right input portion 113 are connected directly below the central portion in the left-right direction, and have a substantially rectangular shape in plan view and a predetermined thickness. Connected to the discharge part 117

  In addition, the center of the upper end surface of each of the left input portion 112 and the right input portion 113 passes through a height approximately equal to the thickness of each of the input portions 112 and 113 in the vertical direction. Each of the inlets 112A and 113A having a circular cross section that functions as an example of the four passage portions is formed. In addition, a ball detection switch 118 and a ball detection are provided at the lower ends of the insertion ports 112A and 113A. The ball detection switches 118 are inserted into the insertion portions 112 and 113 from the back side to detect game balls passing through the insertion ports 112A and 113A. A switch 119 is arranged. Further, the upper end surfaces of the left input portion 112 and the right input portion 113 are formed in a substantially mortar shape, and the game balls placed by the player on the upper end surface of the left input portion 112 or the right input portion 113 are respectively It rolls and falls into each of the inlets 112A and 113A penetrating into the central portion of the upper end surface.

  Further, the through holes 118A and 119A that are formed on the front end sides of the ball detection switches 118 and 119 and through which the game balls can pass are arranged coaxially with the input ports 112A and 113A, and into the input ports 112A and 113A. The dropped game ball passes through each of the through holes 118A and 119A, and a detection signal of the game ball is output to the sub-control board 205 from each of the ball detection switches 118 and 119. In addition, the central portion of the lower end surface of the discharge portion 117 has a circular cross section that functions as an example of a fifth passage portion that can pass through in the vertical direction at a height substantially equal to the thickness of the discharge portion 117 and allow a game ball to pass therethrough. A discharge passage 117A is formed.

  In addition, the upper ends of the left extension passage 115 and the right extension passage 116 are substantially connected to the lower ends of the through holes 118A and 119A of the ball detection switches 118 and 119, respectively, at the substantially central portions of the respective sections. In addition, the lower end portion is connected to the upper end portion of the discharge passage 117A, and a left-side connection passage 115A and a right-side connection passage 116A having a circular cross section functioning as an example of a fourth passage portion through which a game ball can pass are formed. .

  Therefore, the game ball thrown into the slot 112A passes through the through hole 118A of the ball detection switch 118 at the lower end of the slot 112A and rolls down into the left connection passage 115A. Also, the game ball thrown into the slot 113A passes through the through hole 119A of the ball detection switch 119 at the lower end of the slot 113A and rolls down into the right connection passage 116A. Then, the game ball that has rolled and dropped to the left connection passage 115A or the right connection passage 116A rolls and falls to the discharge passage 117A, and from the lower end of the discharge passage 117A, that is, from a position different from the payout port 36A, Drop into 36.

  Here, the upper end portions of the input ports 112A and 113A function as an example of the input portion, and the lower end portion of the discharge passage 117A functions as an example of the discharge portion. That is, the lower end portion of the discharge passage 117A is disposed at a position different from the discharge port 36A. In addition, three or more input portions having a substantially rectangular shape in a plan view and a predetermined thickness are arranged in the left-right direction, and an extension passage portion connected to the discharge portion 117 is provided from the lower end portion of each input portion, and accordingly, A connection passage through which a game ball can pass may be provided at the approximate center of each cross section, and connected to the upper end of the discharge passage 117A. Further, a ball detection switch for detecting a game ball passing through each insertion port may be provided at the lower end of each insertion unit.

  In addition, the ball case member 111 is molded with a transparent or semi-transparent synthetic resin, and a full color LED or the like is disposed therein, and only during the effective period of the detection signal of the game ball output from each ball detection switch 118, 119. Alternatively, a full color LED or the like may be driven to light. As a result, the player is allowed to input the game ball into each of the insertion ports 112A and 113A only while the full-color LED and the like of the ball holder member 111 are driven to be lit, that is, to each of the insertion ports 112A and 113A. It is possible to easily confirm that the insertion of the game ball is detected.

  In the ball case member 111 according to another third embodiment configured as described above, the detection signal of the game ball output from each ball detection switch 118, 119 is valid in the RAM of the sub-control board 205. Within each valid period, a left number counter and a right number counter that are incremented by “1” each time a detection signal for detecting a game ball is input from each of the ball detection switches 118 and 119 are provided. Good. In S505-8-6 and S505-8-37, whether or not the sum of the count values of the left and right number counters is “10” or more, that is, the input ports 112A and 113A are connected. It may be determined whether or not 10 game balls have been continuously inserted.

  Note that the left-side number counter and the right-side number counter are used for a predetermined period of time after the game machine 1 is started up and after an effective period in which the detection signal of the game ball output from each of the ball detection switches 118 and 119 is valid. For example, about 1 second), “0” is substituted and stored again in the RAM of the sub-control board 205 and initialized.

  Subsequently, in S505-8-6 and S505-8-37, if it is determined that 10 gaming balls have been continuously inserted into the insertion ports 112A and 113A, the above S505-8-8, In S505-8-39, whether or not the count value of the left number counter is “6” or more, that is, whether or not “6” or more game balls have been inserted into the insertion port 112A of the left insertion unit 112. May be determined.

  If it is determined that the count value of the left number counter is “6” or more, it is acquired from the reach effect pattern table shown in FIG. 30 in S505-8-2 and S505-8-33. As the effect random number value at the time of big hit or off, the “reach effect pattern”, “character”, and “number of meters” corresponding to the effect random number value are selected and stored in the RAM. (S505-8-8, S505-8-39).

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the count value of the left number counter is not “6” or more, that is, “5” or less, it is acquired in S505-8-2 and S505-8-33. It may be determined whether the production random number is an even number. And when it determines with the production | generation random number value acquired by said S505-8-2 and S505-8-33 being an even number, from said reach production pattern table shown in FIG. 30, said S505-8-. 2 and the production random number value acquired in S505-8-33 as a production random number value at the time of a big hit or off, “reach production pattern”, “character”, “number of meters” corresponding to the production random number value May be selected and stored in the RAM (S505-8-8, S505-8-39).

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the effect random number acquired in S505-8-2 and S505-8-33 is an odd number, the reach effect pattern of “A reach” and the “enemy character A” Then, the meter number “5” may be selected from the reach effect pattern table shown in FIG. 30 and stored in the RAM (S505-8-8, S505-8-39).

  Thereby, instead of a request message for requesting continuous pressing of the game button switch 67, an insertion request message for requesting that ten game balls be inserted into each of the insertion ports 112A and 113A of the ball insertion member 111 may be displayed. It becomes possible. Then, a player reaches one reach from the reach effect pattern of “A reach” to “C reach” because ten consecutive game balls are thrown into the respective inlets 112A and 113A of the ball slot member 111. Since the effect pattern is selected and displayed on the display unit 11, the method for changing the reach effect display is novel and it is possible to improve the taste.

  In addition, even if ten game balls are continuously inserted into each of the insertion ports 112A and 113A of the ball insertion member 111, when six or more game balls are inserted into the insertion port 112A of the left input unit 112, One reach effect pattern is always selected from the reach effect patterns of “A reach” to “C reach” and displayed on the display unit 11, and “5” or less game balls are inserted into the input port 112A of the left input unit 112. In this case, since one reach effect pattern is selected from the reach effect patterns of “A reach” to “C reach” and displayed on the display unit 11 with a probability of 50%, a variety of changes in reach effect display Therefore, it is possible to further enhance the preference.

  Further, since the player can count the number of game balls to be inserted into each of the insertion ports 112A and 113A, the player's interest in inserting ten game balls into each of the insertion ports 112A and 113A. Can attract and enhance the taste. In addition, since the game balls thrown into the respective inlets 112A and 113A of the ball slot member 111 are discharged to the upper ball receiving tray 36, the need to purchase a new game ball is reduced, which is disadvantageous to the player. It is possible to reduce the occurrence.

[Other Fourth Embodiment]
(D) Further, for example, instead of the above-described ball-insertion member 72, a ball-insertion member 121 shown in FIG. 38 may be provided in the vicinity of the oblique upper right side of the payout port 36A. As shown in FIG. 38, a substantially X-shaped sphere case member 121 according to another fourth embodiment is formed of a synthetic resin or the like, and the lower end of the sphere case member 111 according to the other third embodiment. The configuration is substantially the same as the configuration in which the upper end portion of the ball holder 91 according to the other first embodiment is connected to the vertical direction.

  Specifically, the ball bowl member 121 is formed of synthetic resin or the like, and the upper half configuration is substantially the same as the ball bowl member 111. The left-side passage having a substantially inverted V shape and a substantially rectangular cross section in front view that branches right and left from the lower end surface of the portion where the lower end portion of the left extension passage portion 115 and the lower end portion of the right extension passage portion 116 are connected. A portion 122 and a right passage portion 123 are formed. In addition, you may make it branch to three or more.

  Further, the lower end portion of the left extension passage portion 115 and the lower end portion of the right extension passage portion 116 are connected, and the upper end portion of the left passage portion 122 and the upper end portion of the right passage portion 123 are connected to each other. Is formed with a discharge passage 117A having a circular cross section that functions as an example of a fifth passage portion that passes through at a predetermined height in the vertical direction and through which a game ball can pass. The upper end of the discharge passage 117A is connected to the lower ends of the left connection passage 115A and the right connection passage 116A formed at the substantially central sections of the left extension passage 115 and the right extension passage 116, respectively. Has been.

  In addition, the upper ends of the left passage portion 122 and the right passage portion 123 are connected to the lower end portions of the discharge passage 117A, and the lower end surfaces of the left passage portion 122 and the right passage portion 123, respectively. A left branch passage 122A and a right branch passage 123A having a circular cross section that function as an example of a sixth passage portion through which a game ball can pass are formed. Accordingly, the game balls rolling and falling from the left connection passage 115A or the right connection passage 116A to the discharge passage 117A are randomly distributed to the left branch passage 122A or the right branch passage 123A at the lower end of the discharge passage 117A and roll and fall. The left branch passage 122A or the right branch passage 123A falls from the lower end, that is, from the position different from the discharge outlet 36A into the upper ball receiving tray 36.

  In addition, at the lower ends of the left passage portion 122 and the right passage portion 123, game balls that are fitted into the passage portions 122, 123 from the back side and pass through the left branch passage 122A and the right branch passage 123A, respectively. A sphere detection switch 125 and a sphere detection switch 126 for detection are arranged. Further, the through holes 125A and 126A that are formed on the front end sides of the ball detection switches 125 and 126 and through which game balls can pass are arranged coaxially with the branch passages 122A and 123A, and into the branch passages 122A and 123A. The dropped game ball passes through the through holes 125A and 126A, and a detection signal of the game ball is output from the ball detection switches 125 and 126 to the sub-control board 205.

  Here, the upper ends of the input ports 112A and 113A function as an example of an input portion, and the lower ends of the left branch passage 122A and the right branch passage 123A function as an example of a discharge portion. That is, the lower end portions of the left branch passage 122A and the right branch passage 123A are arranged at positions different from the discharge outlet 36A. The number of the plurality of input portions having a substantially rectangular shape in plan view and a predetermined thickness and the number of the plurality of branch passage portions branched from the portion where the lower end portions of the respective extension passage portions are connected are each an arbitrary number. You may make it set to.

  Further, a ball detection switch may be provided at each of the lower end portion of each input port and the lower end portion of each branch passage so that a passing game ball may be detected. Thereby, according to the number of each of the plurality of input portions and the plurality of branch passage portions, each of the input ports, each of the connection passages, the discharge passage 117A, and the passage where the game ball rolls and falls composed of each of the branch passages. It becomes possible to make the configuration of the section various.

  In addition, the ball case member 121 is molded from a transparent or semi-transparent synthetic resin, and a full color LED or the like is disposed therein, and the detection signal of the game ball output from each ball detection switch 118, 119, 125, 126 is effective. You may make it drive a full color LED etc. on during only the period. As a result, the player is allowed to input the game balls into the input ports 112A and 113A only while the full-color LED and the like of the ball slot member 121 are driven to light, that is, to the input ports 112A and 113A. It is possible to easily confirm that the insertion of the game ball is detected.

  In the ball case member 121 according to the other fourth embodiment configured as described above, the detection signal of the game ball output from each ball detection switch 118, 119, 125, 126 is stored in the RAM of the sub-control board 205. Each time a detection signal for detecting a game ball is input from each of the ball detection switches 118, 119, 125, and 126 within the effective period when the ball is valid, the upper left number counter is incremented by “1”, respectively. A side number counter, a lower left number counter, and a lower right number counter may be provided. In S505-8-6 and S505-8-37, whether or not the sum of the count values of the upper left number counter and the upper right number counter is equal to or greater than “10”, that is, each input port 112A, It may be determined whether or not 10 game balls are continuously inserted into 113A.

  Note that the upper left number counter, upper right number counter, lower left number counter, and lower right number counter are games that are output from the ball detection switches 118, 119, 125, and 126 when the gaming machine 1 is started. When a predetermined time (for example, about 1 second) elapses after the effective period in which the sphere detection signal is valid, “0” is substituted and stored again in the RAM of the sub-control board 205. Initialized.

  Subsequently, in S505-8-6 and S505-8-37, if it is determined that 10 gaming balls have been continuously inserted into the insertion ports 112A and 113A, the above S505-8-8, In S505-8-39, whether or not the count value of the upper left number counter is “6” or more and the count value of the lower left number counter is “6” or more, that is, the game ball is thrown into the left side. It may be determined whether or not “6” or more are inserted into the input port 112A of the portion 112 and “6” or more are discharged from the left passage portion 122.

  When it is determined that the count value of the upper left number counter is “6” or more and the count value of the lower left number counter is “6” or more, from the reach effect pattern table shown in FIG. “Reach effect pattern”, “character” corresponding to the effect random value as the effect random value at the time of big hit or out of the effect random value acquired in the above S505-8-2 and S505-8-33 The “number of meters” may be selected and stored in the RAM (S505-8-8, S505-8-39).

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the count value of the upper left number counter is “6” or more and the count value of the lower left number counter is not “6” or more, S505-8-8 and S505 described above. 8-39, whether or not the count value of the upper left number counter is “6” or more and the count value of the lower right number counter is “6” or more, that is, the game ball is It may be determined whether or not “6” or more are inserted into the input port 112A and “6” or more are discharged from the right passage portion 123.

  When it is determined that the count value of the upper left number counter is “6” or more and the count value of the lower right number counter is “6” or more, the above S505-8-2, and It may be determined whether or not the effect random number acquired in S505-8-33 is “even”. And when it determines with the production | generation random number value acquired by said S505-8-2 and S505-8-33 being an even number, from said reach production pattern table shown in FIG. 30, said S505-8-. 2 and the production random number value acquired in S505-8-33 as a production random number value at the time of a big hit or off, “reach production pattern”, “character”, “number of meters” corresponding to the production random number value May be selected and stored in the RAM (S505-8-8, S505-8-39).

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the effect random number acquired in S505-8-2 and S505-8-33 is an odd number, the reach effect pattern of “A reach” and the “enemy character A” Then, the meter number “5” may be selected from the reach effect pattern table shown in FIG. 30 and stored in the RAM (S505-8-8, S505-8-39).

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the count value of the upper left number counter is “6” or more and the count value of the lower right number counter is not “6” or more, S505-8-8 and S505 described above. In -8-39, whether the count value of the upper right number counter is “6” or more and the count value of the lower left number counter is “6” or more, that is, the game ball is It may be determined whether or not “6” pieces or more have been put into the inlet 113A and “6” pieces or more have been discharged from the left passage portion 122.

  If it is determined that the count value of the upper right number counter is “6” or more and the count value of the lower left number counter is “6” or more, the above S505-8-2 and S505 are performed. It may be determined whether or not the effect random number obtained in −8-33 is an “odd” number. And when it determines with the production | presentation random number value acquired by said S505-8-2 and S505-8-33 being an odd number, from said reach production pattern table shown in FIG. 30, said S505-8-. 2 and the production random number value acquired in S505-8-33 as a production random number value at the time of a big hit or off, “reach production pattern”, “character”, “number of meters” corresponding to the production random number value May be selected and stored in the RAM (S505-8-8, S505-8-39).

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the effect random number obtained in S505-8-2 and S505-8-33 is an even number, the reach effect pattern of “A reach” and the “enemy character A” Then, the meter number “5” may be selected from the reach effect pattern table shown in FIG. 30 and stored in the RAM (S505-8-8, S505-8-39).

  Further, when it is determined that the count value of the upper right number counter is “6” or more and the count value of the lower left number counter is not “6” or more, S505-8-8 and S505 described above. In 8-39, it may be determined that the count value of the upper right number counter is “6” or more and the count value of the lower right number counter is “6” or more. That is, it may be determined that “6” or more game balls have been inserted into the insertion port 113A of the right input unit 113 and “6” or more have been discharged from the right passage unit 123.

  When it is determined that the count value of the upper right number counter is “6” or more and the count value of the lower right number counter is “6” or more, the reach effect pattern of “A reach” is The number of meters “enemy character A” and “5” may be selected from the reach effect pattern table shown in FIG. 30 and stored in the RAM (S505-8-8, S505-8-). 39).

  Thereby, instead of a request message for requesting continuous pressing of the game button switch 67, an insertion request message for requesting that ten game balls be inserted into each of the insertion ports 112A and 113A of the ball slot member 121 may be displayed. It becomes possible. Then, due to the player continuously throwing 10 game balls into each of the insertion ports 112A and 113A of the ball slot member 121, one reach is reached from the reach effect pattern of “A reach” to “C reach”. Since the effect pattern is selected and displayed on the display unit 11, the method for changing the reach effect display is novel and it is possible to improve the taste.

  In addition, even if ten game balls are continuously inserted into each of the insertion ports 112A and 113A of the ball slot member 121, the input port 112A or the input port 113A into which “6” or more game balls have been inserted, Corresponding to the combination with the left passage portion 122 or the right passage portion 123 discharged “6” or more, one reach effect pattern is selected from the reach effect patterns of “A reach” to “C reach” and the display portion 11, it is possible to further increase the variation of the reach effect display, and it is possible to further enhance the preference.

  In addition, the player can count the number of game balls to be inserted into the insertion ports 112A and 113A, and the number of game balls discharged from the left passage portion 122 and the right passage portion 123, respectively. It is possible to attract the player's interest in throwing 10 game balls into the insertion ports 112A and 113A, and enhance the preference. In addition, since the game balls thrown into the respective inlets 112A and 113A of the ball slot member 121 are discharged to the upper ball receiving tray 36, the need to purchase a new game ball is reduced, which is disadvantageous to the player. It is possible to reduce the occurrence.

[Other Fifth Embodiment]
(E) Further, for example, each of the ball holders 72, 91, 101, 111, 121 may be provided at a position immediately above the lower ball tray 37 instead of the upper ball tray 36. Then, the game balls thrown into the respective inlets 72A, 92A, 112A, 113A of the respective ball holders 72, 91, 101, 111, 121 may be discharged onto the lower ball tray 37.

[Other Sixth Embodiment]
(F) Further, for example, each of the ball holders 72, 91, 101, 111, 121 may be configured to be able to insert a medal to be inserted into a slot machine or the like instead of the game ball. Then, each of the ball holders 72, 91, 101, 111, 121 may be arranged at a position immediately above the tray in which the paid-out medals such as a slot machine are stored. Then, when the reach state is reached, for example, ten ball medals may be requested to be inserted into each of the ball holders 72, 91, 101, 111, 121. When, for example, 10 medals are inserted into each of the ball holders 72, 91, 101, 111, 121, one reach effect pattern is randomly selected from a plurality of reach effect patterns, and the effect is displayed. You may make it do.

  Thereby, one reach production pattern is selected from a plurality of reach production patterns due to, for example, inserting 10 medals into each of the above-mentioned ball holders 72, 91, 101, 111, and 121. Therefore, the technique for changing the reach effect display is novel and it is possible to enhance the taste. In addition, for example, it is possible to enhance the preference for throwing ten medals into the ball holders 72, 91, 101, 111, 121, for example.

[Other Seventh Embodiment]
(G) Also, for example, in S505-8-8, the reach effect pattern of “C reach”, “enemy character C”, and the number of meters of “3” are selected from the reach effect pattern table shown in FIG. And may be stored in the RAM. In S505-8-10, the reach random number value acquired in S505-8-2 is used as the effect random value for the big hit from the reach effect pattern table shown in FIG. The “effect pattern”, “character”, and “number of meters” may be selected and stored in the RAM.

  In S505-8-39, the reach effect pattern of “A reach”, the “enemy character A”, and the number of meters of “5” are selected from the reach effect pattern table shown in FIG. It may be stored. Further, in S505-8-41, the reach random number value acquired in S505-8-33 is used as the effect random value at the time of deviation from the reach effect pattern table shown in FIG. The “effect pattern”, “character”, and “number of meters” may be selected and stored in the RAM.

  Thus, instead of a request message for requesting continuous pressing of the game button switch 67, it is possible to display an insertion request message for requesting that ten game balls be inserted into the insertion port 72A of the ball slot member 72. . The reach effect pattern from the reach effect pattern of “A reach” to “C reach” is one reach effect pattern because the player has inserted nine or less game balls into the entry port 72A of the ball slot member 72. Is selected and displayed on the display unit 11, the method for changing the reach effect display is novel and it is possible to enhance the taste.

When ten game balls set in advance are inserted into the insertion slot 72A of the ball slot member 72, the effect image of the reach effect pattern of “C reach” is displayed on the display unit 11 of the display device 10 in the case of a big hit. The effect image of the reach effect pattern of “A reach” is displayed on the display unit 11 of the display device 10 at the time of detachment. As a result, it is possible for the player to predict whether or not the jackpot is established, and it is possible to improve the preference for throwing ten preset game balls into the slot 72A of the ball slot member 72. .
(H) Moreover, although embodiment which actualized the gaming machine concerning this invention was demonstrated above, the gaming machine can also have the following structures, and there exists the following effect in that case.
(Additional remark 1) For example, in the gaming machine according to the first configuration, in a gaming machine including a storage unit capable of storing game media, and a payout port for paying out the game media to the storage unit, An input unit that can input a medium, a discharge unit that can discharge a game medium input to the input unit to the storage unit, a game medium input to the input unit, or a game medium discharged from the output unit It is characterized by comprising detection means for detecting and effect control means for controlling the effect to change due to detection of the game medium by the detection means.
In the gaming machine having such a first configuration, the effect changes due to the detection of the game medium input to the input unit or the game medium discharged from the output unit to the storage unit. However, it is possible to improve the taste with novelty. Moreover, since the game medium thrown into the insertion part is discharged | emitted by the storage part, it becomes possible to reduce the need to purchase a new game medium etc. and to produce a disadvantageous state for a player.
(Supplementary Note 2) Further, for example, in the gaming machine according to the second configuration, in the gaming machine according to the first configuration, at a predetermined timing, a plurality of gaming media set in advance via the detection unit are stored. It is provided with a number determination means for determining whether or not it has been continuously inserted, and the effect control means determines that the plurality of preset game media have been continuously inserted through the number determination means. In the case of one of the case where it is determined that the predetermined number of game media have not been continuously inserted through the number determination means, one effect is obtained from the plurality of effects. Selection is made to change the effect, and in the other case, control is performed to perform a predetermined effect.
In the gaming machine having the second configuration described above, when the player continuously throws a preset number of game media into the slot, or throws a preset number of game media In either case of not being continuously input to the part, one effect is selected from a plurality of effects and the effect is changed, and in the other case, a predetermined effect is performed. As a result, it is possible to improve the preference for the insertion of a plurality of preset game media into the input unit.
(Supplementary note 3) Further, for example, in the gaming machine according to the third configuration, in the gaming machine according to the first configuration or the second configuration, the input unit and the discharge unit are located above the storage unit. And a passage portion through which the game medium can pass through the ball case member in the vertical direction, and the detection means can detect the game medium passing through the passage portion. It is arranged.
In the gaming machine having the third configuration, a ball passage member that passes through in the vertical direction and through which a game medium can pass is provided in a ball holder disposed above the storage portion, and passes through the passage portion through the detection means. It is possible to change the production due to the detection of the game medium to be played, and it is possible to improve the taste by changing the production with a simple configuration.
(Additional remark 4) Further, for example, in the gaming machine according to the fourth configuration, in the gaming machine according to the third configuration, the passage portion branches from the middle in the vertical direction to the lower side, so that the game medium is It has a plurality of 2nd passage parts which can pass, and the above-mentioned detecting means is arranged so that game media which passes each of a plurality of above-mentioned 2nd passage parts can be detected.
In the gaming machine having the fourth configuration, it is possible to detect game media passing through each of the plurality of second passage portions branched from the middle in the vertical direction to the lower side. As a result, for each second passage section, it is possible to increase the preference by adding further diversity to the change in the effect, such as by changing the selection probability of selecting one effect from a plurality of effects. Become.
(Additional remark 5) Further, for example, in the gaming machine according to the fifth configuration, in the gaming machine according to the fourth configuration, the passage portion is connected to lower ends of the plurality of second passage portions, It has the 3rd channel | path part which can pass the game medium which passed the 2nd channel | path part continuously, It is characterized by the above-mentioned.
In the gaming machine having the fifth configuration, since the game medium that has passed through the plurality of second passage portions is discharged through the third passage portion, the player can determine which second passage portion the game medium passes through. It is not possible to easily recognize whether or not it has passed, and it is possible to attract the player's interest in the change in performance and enhance the taste.
(Additional remark 6) Moreover, the gaming machine which concerns on a 6th structure is a gaming machine which concerns on the said 1st structure or the said 2nd structure, for example, The said insertion part and the said discharge part are above the said storage part. A plurality of ball holders arranged, a plurality of fourth passage portions through which the plurality of ball holder members pass in the vertical direction and through which a game medium can pass, and lower ends of the plurality of fourth passage portions are connected to each other And a fifth passage portion through which the game medium that has passed through the fourth passage portion can be continuously passed, wherein the detection means is configured to detect the game medium that passes through each of the plurality of fourth passage portions. It is arranged so that it can be detected.
In the gaming machine having the sixth configuration, it is possible to detect a game medium that passes through each of the plurality of fourth passage portions penetrating each of the plurality of ball holders in the vertical direction. As a result, for each fourth passage part, it is possible to increase the preference by adding further diversity to the change in the effect, for example, by changing the selection probability of selecting one effect from a plurality of effects. Become. In addition, the player can select one fourth passage portion from a plurality of fourth passage portions and insert the game medium, attracting the player's interest in the insertion of the game medium, and improving the preference. It becomes possible.
(Supplementary note 7) Further, for example, in the gaming machine according to the seventh configuration, in the gaming machine according to the sixth configuration, the insertion portion and the discharge portion branch downward from the fifth passage portion. A plurality of sixth passage portions through which game media can pass, and the detection means is arranged to detect game media passing through each of the plurality of fourth passage portions and the plurality of sixth passage portions. The presentation control means changes the presentation in accordance with the combination of the fourth passage section and the sixth passage section through which the game medium has passed.
In the gaming machine having the seventh configuration described above, the presentation changes according to the combination of the fourth passage section and the sixth passage section through which the game medium has passed. It becomes possible to enhance the taste.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game machine 10 Display apparatus 11 Display part 200 Main control board 205 Sub control board 210 Display control board

Claims (3)

A storage unit capable of storing game media;
A payout port for paying out game media to the storage unit;
In a gaming machine equipped with
An input section in which a player can input game media;
A discharge unit capable of discharging the game medium input to the input unit to the storage unit;
Detecting means for detecting a game medium thrown into the throw-in part or a game medium discharged from the discharge part;
Production control means for controlling the production to change due to detection of the game medium by the detection means;
With
The input part and the discharge part are
A ball holder disposed above the reservoir;
A passage portion through which the game medium can pass through the ball holder member in the vertical direction;
Have
The passage portion has a plurality of second passage portions that branch from the middle in the vertical direction downward to allow the game medium to pass therethrough,
The gaming machine is characterized in that the detection means is arranged to be able to detect game media passing through each of the plurality of second passage portions. Comprising a number determination means for determining whether or not a plurality of game media set in advance via the detection means are continuously inserted at a predetermined timing;
The effect control means determines that the plurality of preset game media have been continuously inserted through the number determination means or the plurality of preset values via the number determination means. In one of the cases where it is determined that the number of game media have not been continuously inserted, one effect is selected from a plurality of effects and the effect is changed. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the game machine is controlled so as to perform.   The said passage part has the 3rd channel | path part by which the lower end part of these 2nd channel | path parts is connected, and the game medium which passed the said 2nd channel | path part can pass continuously. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or claim 2.

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