JP6263694B2 - Bullet ball machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a ball game machine, and more particularly to a ball game machine capable of transmitting information related to a game to a device outside the game machine.

In this type of conventional ball game machine, information relating to the game is output from the main control device that controls the game or / and the prize ball control device that controls the payout of the prize ball, etc., via an external connection terminal board, etc. It is input to the hall computer of the amusement store.
Information relating to the game includes a winning ball signal that is output every time 10 winning balls are paid out, a symbol confirmation signal that is output every time a special symbol that is associated with the determination of whether or not the jackpot is won, and a jackpot that is output at the time of the big hit This is information such as a signal, a time-short signal output during a short-time game, and an error signal output when an error occurs. The hall computer manages the history of each gaming machine from these information. (For example, refer to Patent Document 1 below).

JP 2008-23373 A

By the way, in a game machine (so-called digipachi) that draws whether or not it is a big hit by changing the design, the storage tray from which the prize ball is paid out at the big hit becomes full and the prize ball cannot be paid out Prone. In this case, in the conventional configuration, the number of unpaid prize balls is stored, and after that, when the tank is full, the prize balls are unpaid when the prize ball can be paid out. It is a structure to pay out. For this reason, when it becomes a state where it is not possible to pay out the prize ball during the big hit, depending on the timing at which the payout of the prize ball is resumed, the prize ball signal will be output in a gaming state other than during the big hit, There is a problem in managing the history of gaming machines by hall computers, such as the number of winning balls and the base that is a big hit.
Therefore, the present invention can accurately output information on prize balls without delay even when an error or the like that the prize balls cannot be paid out occurs. It is an object of the present invention to provide a ball game machine that can manage the game.

The invention according to claim 1 is a ball game machine in which a game value is set for each winning port provided in the game board, and a reward corresponding to the gaming value is given to the player by winning the winning port. ,
Multiple types of winning mouths with different game values set,
A detection switch that is provided at each winning opening and detects a winning at each winning opening;
A winning counter for adding a game value given in accordance with a winning opening for which winning detection has been made based on a change in an input signal from each detection switch;
A winning signal output means for outputting a winning signal to the outside each time the winning counter reaches a predetermined value;
From the transition to the end of the special game after the transition to a special game that is advantageous for the player to acquire game value for the game state, based on the game value given in accordance with the winning port where the winning is detected And a grant schedule counter for counting the total number of game values given to and the game value scheduled to be given,
A grant schedule display indicating the value of the grant schedule counter is performed.

According to the present invention, when the game value given by winning a prize reaches a predetermined value, a winning signal is output outside the machine. The game value to be given is a prize ball substantially scheduled to be paid out, and a winning signal is output when the predetermined number of prize balls to be paid out reaches a predetermined number. Therefore, even if the payout of the winning ball is stopped due to an error such as a broken ball or a full tank, it is possible to output a winning signal to the outside in a state close to the occurrence of winning. To output to the outside of the machine is to transmit to a management device that manages the installed island where the hall computer or the gaming machine is installed, and includes a configuration via an external connection terminal board or other board or device. Moreover, giving a consideration to a player includes paying a considerable number of game balls as a consideration to the player, adding a considerable number to a counter counted as a gained ball or possession as a consideration, and the like.
If only the award ball signal is output to the hall computer as in the prior art, the signal output and the winning occurrence timing are greatly shifted due to the payout stop state, and it is difficult to manage the history of the gaming machine. Since it is possible to cause the payout stop state when the tank is full, it may not be possible to determine that fraudulent activity has been performed on the data. On the other hand, by sending a winning signal output at a timing close to the occurrence of winning to the hall computer, the hall computer can appropriately check the winning ball and manage the history of gaming machines such as the baseball of the base game. In addition, fraud etc. can be detected at an early stage .

In general, in amusement stores, there are many places where the number of prize balls managed by a hall computer is displayed on an information display section installed above the gaming machine. In this case, the display of the number of winning balls managed by the hall computer based on the winning signal is counted up even when the paying out of the winning balls is stopped, so that the number of winning balls increases even though there is no payout to the storage tray. In particular, the player feels uncomfortable and further distrusts that the gaming machine may be out of order. In particular, during the digipachi big hit game, the storage tray tends to become full, and the difference between the display of the number of prize balls and the payout to the storage tray appears remarkably.
Therefore, according to the present invention, when a big hit is made, the total number of game values given by winning, the actual number of prize balls actually paid out by winning and the number of prize balls scheduled to be paid out are combined. Since the total number is displayed, the player's suspicion regarding the failure of the gaming machine can be resolved by checking the total number on the display unit of the gaming machine even if the prize ball is not paid out to the storage tray.
Note that the display of the total number is desirably performed during the big hit game, and according to this, the player can also grasp the total number of balls in the big hit game .

1 is a front view of a ball game machine according to a first embodiment to which the present invention is applied. It is a rear view of the said ball game machine. It is an electrical block diagram of the said ball game machine. It is a figure of explanation regarding communication of a signal related to a prize and a prize ball of the above-mentioned bullet ball game machine. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the main routine performed with the main control apparatus of the said ball game machine. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the input process performed with the said main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the command output process performed with the said main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of a winning and a prize ball signal output process performed with the said main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the input process performed with the said sub control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the prize ball payout process performed with the said sub control apparatus. It is a timing chart which shows the output of the winning signal regarding the winning of the said ball game machine. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the special symbol determination | judging determination process performed with the said main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the special symbol confirmation process performed with the said main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the hit game completion | finish process performed with the said main controller. FIG. 12A is a diagram showing the relationship between the mode buffer and the gaming state, and FIG. 12B is a diagram showing setting items and setting values according to the mode buffer. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the command reception process performed with the sub-control apparatus of the said ball game machine. It is an explanatory view about signal communication of a ball game machine concerning a 2nd embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the winning and a prize ball signal output process performed with the main control apparatus of the said ball game machine. It is an explanatory view about signal communication of a ball game machine concerning a 3rd embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the winning and a prize ball signal output process performed with the main control apparatus of the said ball game machine. It is an explanatory view about signal communication of a ball game machine concerning a 4th embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the winning and a prize ball signal output process performed with the main control apparatus of the said ball game machine. It is an explanatory view about signal communication of a ball game machine concerning a 5th embodiment of the present invention.

A pachinko machine as a ball game machine to which the present invention is applied will be described. As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 1 has a structure in which each part of the configuration is held by an outer frame 10 that forms a vertically long fixed outer frame. The outer frame 10 is provided with a front frame (glass frame) 11 and an inner frame, which will be described later, so as to be opened and closed via a hinge 12 provided at the upper and lower positions on the left side.
The front frame 11 has a large circular opening at the center, and the opening is closed by a glass plate that is a transparent plate to form a window portion 110. The window part 110 is positioned in front of the player's field of view when the player faces the pachinko machine 1, and the player and the game board 20 installed behind the front frame 11 face each other through the window part 110. It is.

The game board 20 is formed with a substantially circular game area surrounded by rail members 21. A large center case 22 is attached to the center of the game area. The center case 22 is provided with an LCD panel of an effect display device 23 (not shown in its entirety) in the center. Further, the center case 22 is provided with a warp inlet, a warp rod, a stage, and the like, as is well known.
A normal symbol start opening (operation gate (passage opening)) 24 and the like are installed on the left and right sides of the center case 22.

  Directly under the center case 22 is provided a special symbol starting port 25 made of a tulip-type ordinary electric accessory. The special symbol start port 25 is a start port for executing a lottery of a special symbol (hereinafter simply referred to as a special symbol). The ordinary electric accessory (hereinafter simply referred to as a general electric accessory) of the special figure start opening 25 can be switched between a difficult state and an easy state for entering the special figure start opening 25 by opening and closing the blade member. It is. The general electric character is released for a predetermined period of time when a normal symbol (hereinafter simply referred to as “normal”) is drawn by the game ball passing through the operation gate 23. When a game ball enters the special figure starting port 25, a plurality of types of random numbers are extracted and stored as special figure hold memory for determining whether or not the jackpot is successful.

A plurality of normal winning ports 26 are installed at the left and right sides of the special figure starting port 25. In addition, a special winning opening 27 that is opened and closed by an opening / closing plate is installed below the special figure starting opening 25, and an out opening 28 is provided at the bottom of the board.
The normal symbol starting port 24, the special symbol starting port 25, the normal winning port 26, and the big winning port 27 correspond to the “winning port” described in the claims.
Although not shown, the game board 20 is provided with a special figure display device, a special figure hold number display device, a normal symbol display device, and a general figure hold number display device. Furthermore, many game nails, windmills, etc. are planted in the game area.

The front frame 11 is provided on the outer periphery of the window portion 110 with a frame-side decorative lamp that emits light according to the gaming state and LEDs for notifying game abnormality for the purpose of improving the player's preference.
In the lower half of the front frame 11, an upper plate 13 and a lower plate 14 which are storage plates for storing game balls are formed. The lower plate 14 is configured to receive the award balls overflowing from the upper plate 13, and the game balls accumulated in the lower plate 14 can be moved to another box (dollar box) provided in the game store by operating the ball removal lever.

  A launching handle 15 is provided on the right side of the lower plate 14, and the launching device is operated by operating the firing handle 15 clockwise so that the game balls supplied from the upper plate 13 are played in the game area of the game board 20. Fired towards the.

This pachinko machine 1 is a so-called CR machine, and includes a prepaid card unit (CR unit, inter-sand) 16 for reading and writing a prepaid card. The pachinko machine 1 has a lending button and a checkout button on the upper plate 13. Further, a settlement display device 17 comprising a balance display is provided.
A game button 18 that can be operated by a player is provided at the lower left corner of the front frame 11.
Reference numeral 19 in FIG. 1 denotes a cylinder lock that locks the front frame 11 and the inner frame to the outer frame 10. A predetermined key is inserted into the cylinder lock 19, and the key is operated clockwise to move the inner frame. The front frame 11 is opened by a counterclockwise operation.

As shown in FIG. 2, the back side of the pachinko machine 1 houses an inner frame 30 to which the game board 20 is detachably attached. Like the front frame 11, the inner frame 30 is installed so that one side edge (right side in FIG. 2) is hinged to the outer frame 10 and can be opened and closed. The inner frame 30 is provided with a main control device 31, a sub control device 32, a prize ball / launch control device 33, a power supply board 34, an external connection terminal device 35, and the like.
The main control device 31 and the sub control device 32 are provided on the game board 20, and the prize ball / launch control device 33 and the power supply board 34 are provided on the inner frame 30. The inner frame 30 is further provided with a game ball flow passage (not shown).

  In addition, an external connection terminal device 35 is provided on the right side of the ball tank 71, and a signal indicating a game state and a game result is sent to a hall computer (not shown) by the external connection terminal device 35. In addition, although the signal which shows a gaming state and a game result is transmitted to a hall computer via one external connection terminal device 35, in the conventional external connection terminal device for transmitting a signal to a hall computer, The signals output from the board (terminals for outputting signals output from the game board side to the hall computer) and the frames (from the frame side (front frame 11, inner frame 30, outer frame 51) are output to the hall computer. Two types of terminals) may be used.

  FIG. 3 shows the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 1, and in the main control device 31, the sub control device 32, the prize ball / launch control device 33, and the effect symbol control device 32, the detailed illustration is omitted. Each of these control devices includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an input port, an output port, and the like. The main controller 31 is also provided with a random number counter for extracting various random numbers.

  The main control device 31 is electrically connected to a hall computer installed in an amusement store outside the machine via the external connection terminal device 35. The main controller 31 detects a door / frame closing SW (switch) 410 that detects whether the front frame 11 and the inner frame 30 are closed, a fraud detection SW 411 that detects fraud, and a ball entering the normal operation gate 23. The normal symbol start SW 412 to perform, the special symbol start SW 413 to detect the entrance to the special illustration start port 25, the count SW 414 to detect the entrance to the big winning port 27, and the general winning to detect the winning ball to the normal winning port 26 Detection signals from the mouth SW 415 and the like are input. The normal symbol start SW 412, the special symbol start SW 413, the count SW 414, and the general winning opening SW 415 correspond to the “detection switch” described in the claims.

  The main controller 31 operates in accordance with the installed program, and generates various signals and commands related to the progress of the game based on the above detection signals and the like. In particular, when the main controller 31 confirms the winning based on the detection signals of the normal symbol starting SW 412, the special symbol starting SW 413, the count SW 414, the general winning opening SW 415, etc., it gives a game value corresponding to the winning and The payout control of the consideration is performed. That is, the number of prize balls to be paid out is determined based on the game value, and the payout of prize balls is controlled. A different game value is assigned in advance for each prize opening, and the number of prize balls differs for each prize opening. For example, in this pachinko machine, three prize balls are awarded for the special drawing start opening 25, 13 prize balls are awarded for the big prize opening 27, and 10 prize balls are awarded for the ordinary prize opening 26. Is paid out. Note that there is no prize ball for the normal symbol start opening 24.

Then, the main control device 31 outputs a signal and a command related to the payout of the winning ball based on the game value at the time of winning a prize to the winning ball / launch control device 33, the sub control device 32, and the effect symbol control device 36.
Further, the main control device 31 controls the display of the special symbol display device 420, the normal symbol display device 421, the special figure reservation number display device 422, and the general figure reservation number display device 423, and the general electric utility that opens and closes the special symbol start opening 25. The operation control of the product solenoid 424 and the operation control of the big prize opening solenoid 425 for opening and closing the big prize opening 27 are performed.

  The sub-control device 32 receives a detection signal such as a game button SW 426 that detects an operation of the game button 18. Further, according to a command sent from the main control device 31, the lighting and extinguishing of various lamps 450 and various LEDs 451 are controlled, and the speaker 452 is driven to output sound. Furthermore, a command for a pseudo effect for displaying a character or the like or a display pattern for a special symbol is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 36.

The winning ball / launch control device 33 includes a ball break SW 433 that detects that the ball tank is empty, a prize ball payout SW 431 that detects that the game ball has been paid out, and the game ball storage tray is in a full state. A detection signal such as a dish full SW 432 for detecting that it has become is input.
Further, in response to a prize ball command sent from the main controller 31, the prize ball motor 430 is operated to pay out a game ball. Further, it is electrically connected to the inter-bed sand 16, receives a lending request and a settlement request operation signal via the settlement display device 17, transmits / receives data to / from the inter-bed sand 16, and receives a prize ball motor 430 according to the lending request signal. Is activated to pay out the rented balls, and the balance display of the prepaid card inserted in the inter-bed sand 16 is controlled. The prize ball / launch control device 33 corresponds to a “payout control device” recited in the claims.

On the other hand, the prize ball / firing control device 33 includes a firing stop SW 442, a touch sensor 444 that detects that the player is in contact with the firing handle, an operation detector 443 that detects that the firing handle is being operated, and the like. The detection signal is input. Then, the firing motor 440 and the handle motor 441 are controlled based on a command sent from the main control device 31 (which reflects a touch SW signal and a game situation), an operation detector 443 signal and a firing stop SW 442 signal. The game ball is fired and stopped to control the lighting of the touch lamp 445.
Although the door / frame closing SW and the fraud detection SW are input to the main control device 31, they may be input to the prize ball / launch control device 33. In that case, a command indicating the input status of the door / frame closing SW and fraud detection SW is transmitted to the main control device 31, or it is installed in an amusement store outside the machine via the external connection terminal device 35. It is desirable to output a signal to a hall computer.

  The effect symbol control device 36 constitutes the effect symbol display device 23 together with the LCD panel unit and the accessory unit. The production symbol control device 36 controls the display of the LCD panel in accordance with the command sent from the sub-control device 32.

FIG. 4 shows a relationship between the main control device 31 and the sub-control device 32, between the main control device 31 and the prize ball / launch control device 33, and between the main control device 31 and the hall computer HC of the amusement store. The communication path of signals related to winning and winning balls is shown.
The main controller 31 includes a winning counter, an unpaid winning ball counter, and a payout counter.
The winning counter is a counter that counts the game value in accordance with detection signals of the normal symbol starting SW 412, the special symbol starting SW 413, the count SW 414, the general winning port SW 415, and the like.
The unpaid prize ball counter is a counter that counts the gaming value based on the detection signal as an unpaid prize ball.
The payout counter instructs the prize ball / launch control device 33 to pay out based on the value of the unpaid prize ball counter (prize ball command), and then pays out the number of prize balls indicated by the prize ball command. It is a counter that recognizes and counts as completed.
The unpaid prize ball corresponds to a “payout consideration” described in the claims, and the unpaid prize ball counter corresponds to a “payout consideration counter”.
Then, a winning command (11) based on a winning counter, a paying command (12) indicating a winning ball and a completion command (13) indicating completion of paying a winning ball are transmitted to the sub-control device 32.

  The sub control device 32 adds a payout schedule counter that counts the winning balls that are scheduled to be paid out based on the winning command, and the value of the winning command, and the main control device 31 instructs the payout based on the payout command. And an unpaid counter that subtracts the number.

  The prize ball command (8) is transmitted from the main controller 31 to the prize ball / firing control device 33. Based on this, the prize ball / launch control device 33 includes a payout counter that counts the prize balls that have been paid out. Further, the prize ball / launch control device 33 transmits a paying-in signal (9) and an error command (10) indicating occurrence of an error such as a full tank and a ball running out to the main control device 31.

  The main control device 31 is directed to the hall computer HC via the external connection terminal device 35, and the security signal (1), the door / frame closing signal (2), the start port signal (3), the symbol confirmation signal (4), the big hit The signal (5), the winning signal (6), and the winning ball signal (7) are transmitted through individual signal lines.

In the pachinko machine 1, when the special power starter 25 is released according to the lottery of the special figure, and there is a ball entering the special figure starter 25, the special figure is judged to be correct and the special figure is displayed. The symbol variation of the device 420 and the effect symbol display device 23 is started. If the determination result is a big hit, the big hit game (special game) in which the symbol indicating the big hit is fixedly displayed on each of the display devices 420 and 23 and the big winning opening 27 is opened is executed.
The effect symbol display device 15 displays a pseudo symbol and an effect corresponding to the special symbol.

  The big hit game includes a plurality of types of games in which the number of times of opening the big winning opening 27, the opening time, and the opening mode are different. Also, after the big hit game is over, it can be changed to a plurality of types of game states. As the gaming state after the big hit game is finished, the normal gaming state, the probability variation gaming state in which the winning probability of the special figure is high, the short-time gaming state that shortens the variation time of the special figure and increases the chance of winning / failing lottery, and the probability variation There is a promiscuous short-time gaming state in which both the short-time and the short-time work.

  FIG. 5 shows an outline of a “main routine” of program processing executed by the main controller 80. The “main routine” is composed of the main processing (S100 to S111, S115) and the remaining processing (S112). The main routine is started due to an interrupt signal having a period of 2 ms or 4 ms, and first determines whether the interrupt is normal. (S100). This determination is made based on whether or not a specific numerical value is written at a specific address in the RAM. If the determination is negative (S100: no), the initial setting (S115) is executed. The numerical value for determining whether or not it is a normal interrupt is written in the RAM as part of this initial setting.

  If it is a normal interrupt (S100: yes), an initial random number update process (S101), a big hit determination random number update process (S102), a big hit symbol determination random number update process (S103), a normal hit determination random number update process (S104), update processing of random numbers for determination of hitting symbols for ordinary drawings (S105), update processing of random numbers for reach determination regarding reach of special symbols (S106), update processing of random numbers for determination of variation patterns regarding variation patterns of special symbols ( S107), winning confirmation process (S108), winning / failing determination process (S109), each output process (S110), fraud monitoring process (S111), and the initial time within the remaining time until the next interrupt signal is input The random number update process (S112) is looped.

  FIG. 6 shows an “input process” of the main control device 31 as a subroutine of the winning confirmation process (S108). The game value given in response to the detection of the special figure start SW, the normal figure start SW, and the count SW is mainly used, and other parts are omitted. In this process, first, it is confirmed whether or not there is a ball entering the passing gate 23 by the normal start SW (S200). Since the passing gate 23 has no gaming value to be given (S200: yes, no), it is confirmed whether or not there is a winning to the special drawing start port 25 by the special drawing start SW in the subsequent processing of S201 ( S201).

  When the winning at the special figure starting port 25 is confirmed (S201: yes), "3" is added as a game value to the winning counter (S202). Subsequently, “3” is added to the unpaid winning ball counter indicating the winning ball to be paid out with respect to the game value of winning (S203), and “winning command 3” to be sent to the sub-control device 32 is set in the processing of S204. .

  After a negative determination (S201: no) in S201 or the processing in S204, it is confirmed whether there is a ball entering the normal winning opening 26 by counting SW (S205). When the winning to the normal winning opening 26 is confirmed (S205: yes), “10” is added to the winning counter (S206), “10” is added to the unpaid winning ball counter (S207), and the sub-control device 32 is added. The “winning command 10” to be sent is set (S208).

  After a negative determination (S205: no) in S205 or the processing in S208, it is confirmed whether or not there is a winning in the big winning opening 27 by the count SW (S209). When the winning at the big winning opening 27 is confirmed (S209: yes), “13” is added to the winning counter (S210), “13” is added to the unpaid winning ball counter (S211), and the sub-control device 32 is reached. The “winning command 13” to be sent is set (S212).

  After a negative determination (S209: no) in S209 or the processing in S212, it is confirmed whether the count value of the winning counter is “10 or more”. If the count value of the winning counter is “10 or more” (S213: yes) ), “1” is added to the number of winning signal outputs (S214), and then “10” is subtracted from the count value of the winning counter (S215). After the process of S215, the process returns to S213. If the count value of the winning counter is “less than 10” (S213: no), the process returns. Otherwise, the processes of S214 and S215 are repeated until the counting value of the winning counter becomes “less than 10”.

  FIG. 7 shows a “command output process” of the main control device 31 as a subroutine of each output process (S110). The game value is mainly given, and other parts are omitted. First, it is confirmed whether or not there is a specific error command from a prize ball / launch control device 33, which will be described later, and it is confirmed whether or not a specific error such as a full tank or a broken ball has occurred (S300). If there is no error (S300: no), the input of a payout signal from the prize ball / firing control device 33 is confirmed (S301). If any process is affirmative (S300, 301: yes), the process returns.

If there is no input during the payout signal (S301: no), it is checked whether the count value of the unpaid prize ball counter is “15 or more” (S302).
If the count value is “15 or more” (S302: yes), “15” is subtracted from the count value of the unpaid prize ball counter (S303), and “15” is added to the count value of the payout counter (S304). ), “15” is set in each of the prize ball command and the payout command (S305, S306).

  If the count value of the unpaid prize ball counter is not “15 or more” (S302: no), it is confirmed whether the count value is “14” (S307). If the count value is “14” (S307: yes), “14” is subtracted from the count value of the unpaid prize ball counter (S308), and “14” is added to the count value of the payout counter (S309). “14” is set in each of the prize ball command and the payout command (S310, S311).

  If the count value of the unpaid prize ball counter is not “14” (S307: no), it is confirmed whether the count value is gradually “13” to “1” in the same manner as this process, and the confirmed count The unpaid prize ball counter is subtracted according to the value (see S308, S313), the payout counter is added (see S309, S314), and the prize ball command and the payout command are set (S310, S315, S311, S316). .

Subsequently, after the payout command setting process (see S306, S311, and S316), or when the count value of the unpaid prize ball counter is “0” instead of “1” (S312: no), the payout is performed in the process of S317. Check whether the count value of the counter is “10 or more”.
If the count value of the payout counter is “10 or more” (S317: yes), “1” is added to the number of prize ball signals output (S318), and then “10” is subtracted from the count value of the payout counter ( S319). After the process of S319, the process returns to S317. The processes of S318 and S319 are repeated until the count value of the payout counter becomes “less than 10”.

When the count value of the payout counter becomes “less than 10” (S317: no), it is checked whether the count value of the unpaid prize ball counter is “0” (S320), and if it is “0”, the completion command is set. (S321).
After the completion command setting process or when the count value of the unpaid prize ball counter is not “0” (S320: no), in the process of S322, the process proceeds to the sub control device 32 and the prize ball / firing control device 33. Processing for transmitting a winning command, a payout command, a winning ball command, and a completion command is performed (S322). The processing of S322 corresponds to “payout instruction means”, “payout command control means”, “winning command control means”, and “completion command transmission means” described in the claims.

  FIG. 8 shows a “signal output process” of the main controller 31 as a subroutine of each output process (S110). The main part is the transmission of a winning signal and a winning ball signal, and the other parts are omitted. In the “signal output process”, the main control device 31 performs a winning signal and a winning ball signal transmission process to the hall computer outside the machine via the external connection terminal device 35. In this process, first, it is confirmed whether or not a winning signal is being output (S400). If it is not being output (S400: no), it is confirmed whether or not a winning signal is being output (S411). In addition, since it is necessary to count the number of signal inputs in the hall computer, it is necessary to provide a predetermined time interval between the signals so that a plurality of signals are not connected.

  If it is not during the interval (S401: no), it is confirmed whether the number of winning signal output (see S214 in FIG. 6) is not “0” (S402), and if it is not “0” (S402: yes), a winning signal is output. The signal is set and the signal is substantially output (S403). Then, the number of winning signal outputs is subtracted (S404).

  On the other hand, if the signal is being output in the process of S400 (S400: yes), it is confirmed whether the output time has passed (S405). If so (S405: yes), the output of the winning signal is canceled (S406). ), The interval is set (S407). After this process or if the interval is in the process of S401 (S401: yes), it is confirmed in the subsequent process of S408 whether the interval time has passed, and if the time has passed (S408: yes), the interval is canceled. (S409).

  In the process of S410 following S404 or S409, it is confirmed whether or not a prize ball signal is being output (S410). If it is not being outputted (S410: no), it is confirmed whether or not the prize ball signal is being output (S411). ). In addition, it is necessary to provide an interval of a predetermined time between the signals of the winning ball signals, like the winning signal.

  If it is not during the interval (S411: no), it is confirmed whether the number of prize ball signals output (see S318 in FIG. 7) is not “0” (S412), and if it is not “0” (S412: yes), the prize ball signal Is set to output, and signal output is substantially performed (S413). Then, the number of prize ball signals output is subtracted (S414).

  On the other hand, if the signal is being output in the process of S410 (S410: yes), it is confirmed that the output time has passed (S415), the output of the prize ball signal is canceled (S416), and the interval is set (S417). . After this process, or if the interval is in the process of S411 (S411: yes), it is confirmed in the subsequent process of S418 whether the interval time has passed, and if the time has passed (S418: yes), the interval is canceled. (S419).

  In this way, the main control device 31 has won a prize by the processes of the “input process”, “command output process”, and “signal output process”, and the game value (prize ball) given corresponding thereto is predetermined. When the number reaches (10 in this embodiment), a winning signal is output. This corresponds to “winning signal output means” and “prize ball signal output means” recited in the claims.

Although the description will be mixed, based on FIGS. 9 and 10, it is related to the input of a specific error and a payout signal to the main control device 31 and receives a prize ball command from the main control device 31. The “input processing” and “prize ball payout processing” of the prize ball / firing control device 33 that performs payout will be described.
In the “input processing”, first, it is confirmed whether or not the ball is in a ball-out state by the ball-out SW 433 (S500), and if so (S500: yes), “error signal 1” indicating the ball-out is set (S501). If the ball is not out of state (S500: no), the error signal 1 is canceled (S502).

Next, it is confirmed whether or not the storage tray is full with the dish full tank SW 432 (S503), and if so (S503: yes), an “error signal 2” indicating a full tank is set (S504). If it is not full (S503: no), the error signal 2 is canceled (S505).
These “error signal 1” and “error signal 2” are transmitted to the main control device 31, and are recognized as specific error inputs in the “command output process” (FIG. 7).
Subsequently, it is confirmed whether or not a prize ball is paid out by a prize ball payout SW for detecting a prize ball that has been paid out (S506). If a prize ball is paid out (S506: yes), the payout counter is subtracted (S507). ).

Next, it is confirmed whether or not a prize ball command is received from the main control device 31 (S508). If there is a prize (S508: yes), whether or not the prize ball command supports payout of 15 prize balls is confirmed. If this is the case (S509: yes), "15" is added to the payout counter (S510).
If no prize ball command indicating “15” is received (S509: no), the number of prize balls designated by the prize ball command is gradually changed from “14” to “2” in the same manner as in the processes of S509 and S510. Which of the prize ball commands is indicated is confirmed (see S511), and a payout counter is added according to the confirmed number of prize balls (see S512). If S511 is negative (S511: no), the value of the prize ball command is “1”, and 1 is added to the payout counter (S513).
After the payout counter is added (S510, S512, S513), a payout signal indicating that a prize ball is being paid out is set (S514).

Subsequently, the prize ball / firing control device 33 executes the “prize ball payout process” shown in FIG. 10 and checks whether the payout counter is not “0” (S530). If it is not “0” (S530: yes), it is checked whether the count value of the paying-out counter is “15” (S531). If so (S531: yes), the driving time of the prize ball motor 430 is set to 15. It is set to the time when a single prize ball is paid out (S532).
If the count value is “15” (S531: no), it is confirmed whether the count value gradually indicates “14” to “2” (see S533), and a prize ball motor is determined according to the confirmed count value. The driving time of 430 is set (see S534). If S533 is negative (S533: no), the count value is “1”, and the driving time of the prize ball motor is set to the time when one prize ball is paid out (S535).

Subsequently, it is confirmed whether the storage tray is full (S536). If so (S536: yes), the prize ball motor 430 is stopped (S537), and the measurement of the driving time of the motor is interrupted (S538).
If the storage tray is not full (S536: no), the prize ball motor 430 is driven and the drive time is measured (S539).

Subsequently, it is confirmed whether the driving time of the prize ball motor 430 has elapsed (S540). If the time has elapsed (S540: yes), it is confirmed whether the count value of the paying-out counter is “0” (S541). If it is “0” (S541: yes), the prize ball motor 430 is stopped (S542), and the paying-in signal is canceled (S543).
If the count value is not “0” (S541: no), the driving time of the prize ball motor 430 is set to the driving time for paying out one prize ball (S544).

With reference to the time chart shown in FIG. 11, a description will be given of winning and the output of winning signals and winning ball signals corresponding to the winnings.
The value of the winning counter becomes “13” due to the winning detection (A) of the count SW, and “1” is added to the number of winning signal outputs (i), and 10 is subtracted from the value of the winning counter to output the winning signal. Based on the number of times, the winning signal is output (c) to the outside (hall computer). The number of winning signal outputs is subtracted by outputting the winning signal.
Subsequently, there is a winning detection (d) of the special symbol start port SW. At this time, the value of the winning counter is “6”, and the winning signal is output in units of 10 in the winning signal. Not output.
When the next general winning opening SW is detected (e), the value of the winning counter becomes “16” and the number of times the winning signal is output is added (f), and 10 is subtracted from the value of the winning counter, and a winning signal is output. (Ki) is done. There is a certain interval between winning signal outputs (c) and (g).
During the output of the winning signal (K), there is a winning detection (K) of the special symbol start port SW, and further, the winning counter value becomes “22” due to the winning detection (K) of the count SW, and the number of times the winning signal is output is counted by 2 (20) and 20 is subtracted from the value of the winning counter. The number of winning signal outputs is subtracted once by winning signal output (sa).
Next, the special symbol starting port SW winning detection (S), (S) and the counting SW winning detection (C), the value of the winning counter becomes "21", and the number of outputs is related to the number of times the winning signal is output. Becomes “3” and 20 is subtracted from the value of the winning counter, and in accordance with these, winning signals are sequentially output (ta), (h). It should be noted that the number of winning signal outputs is not added at the time of winning detection (tsu) at the special symbol start port SW.

While the full tank state is detected by the dish full tank SW (T), the prize ball command and the payout signal are not output, so the number of prize ball signals output is “0” and no prize ball signal is output. . In this case, when the full state is detected by the dish full tank SW, the paying out signal is not output during the (T) period because it is not being paid out, but the full state is reached by the dish full tank SW. If it is detected that the payout is in progress, the payout signal is output during the period (T). In this case, the prize ball command (N) is not transmitted until the payout is completed even if the full tank state is canceled (g).
When the full tank state is released (g), a payout signal (d) is output according to the prize ball command (n), and the number of prize ball signal outputs is added (n). In response to this, a prize ball signal is output (N).
At this point, since unpaid prize balls have accumulated, prize ball commands and payout signals are sequentially output (No) (F), and prize ball signals are output while the number of prize ball signal outputs is increased or decreased ( F) (e).

As shown in the timing chart, even when the storage tray is full and the winning ball is stopped, the winning signal can be output at a timing close to the actual winning. Therefore, the hall computer that has received the winning signal can appropriately check the winning ball and manage the history of gaming machines such as the base ball of the normal game.
In addition, it is possible to easily detect fraudulent acts that the player intentionally fills up the storage tray and to prevent fraud.

By the way, the numerical value managed by the hall computer changes the meaning of the numerical value that can be displayed by a signal input from the gaming machine.
The numerical value managed by the hall computer based on the winning signal is the total number of the expected payout balls, and the numerical value managed by the hall computer based on the winning ball signal is the total number of the paid-out winning balls. The numerical value managed by the hall computer based on this is the total number of award balls to be paid out and the total number of award balls that have been paid out, as well as the total number of award balls that have been paid out (the total number of award balls to be paid-the total number of award balls that have been paid out).
When only the total number of scheduled payout balls managed by the hall computer is displayed on the information display unit installed at the upper position of the gaming machine, the payout of prize balls is counted up even when stopped. Despite the absence of payout, the player feels uncomfortable with the increase in the number of prize balls, and further distrusts that the gaming machine may be out of order. In particular, during the big hit game of the digipachi, the difference between the display of the number of prize balls and the payout to the storage tray appears remarkably.
In addition, when a trouble occurs in a gaming machine under such circumstances, if only a winning signal is input to the hall computer, the hall computer can grasp the total number of paid balls and the number of unpaid prize balls. Since it is difficult, it is also assumed that it will develop into a trouble between a game store and a player.
Therefore, in this pachinko machine 1, in order to eliminate the player's discomfort and distrust, the total number of paid-out winning balls and the number of unpaid winning balls during the bonus game state advantageous to the player during or after the big hit game And the display indicating the total number of paid-out prize balls and the number of unpaid prize balls is displayed on the effect display device 23, and even if a trouble occurs in the gaming machine, it does not develop into a trouble between the game store and the player. This configuration will be described.

As shown in FIG. 12 to FIG. 14, the bonus game state after the big hit game or the big hit game is “win / fail judgment process”, “special symbol determination process”, “hit game end process”, etc. executed by the main controller 31. Controlled by
In the “win / fail determination process” in FIG. 12, first, it is confirmed in the process of S600 whether the start condition of the special figure is satisfied. In this process, when it is confirmed that no big hit game is being played, no special figure is changing, and there is a special figure hold memory (S600: yes), a hold memory shift process is performed (S601). The reserved memory is set as the object of the determination of the success / failure, and the reserved memory number is subtracted.

In the processing of S602, the probability variation flag is confirmed to confirm whether or not the current game state is that the winning probability of the special figure is in the probability variation (high probability) (if the probability variation flag is 1, the probability variation is in progress). If the probability change is in progress (S602: yes), a high probability success / failure determination table is set as a table to be compared with the jackpot determination random number so as to determine whether the special drawing is determined with high probability (S603).
On the other hand, if the probability change is not in progress (S602: no), the normal probability success / failure determination table is set as a table to be compared with the big hit determination random number so as to determine whether or not the special figure is determined based on the normal probability (S604).

In the subsequent big hit determination random number comparison processing in S605, the big hit determination random number is compared with the success / failure determination table set in S603 or S604, and the numerical value of the big hit determination random number is the determination value in the determination table. Check if it matches.
In the processing of S606, it is confirmed whether or not the result of the jackpot determination random number comparison processing (S605) is a jackpot.

  If it is a big hit in the processing of S606 (S606: yes), setting of the symbol mode based on the random number for determining the big hit symbol in the hold memory (S311), selection of the big hit symbol to be displayed on the special symbol display device 420 (S608), big hit The pseudo symbol displayed on the effect symbol display device 23 corresponding to the symbol is selected (S609), and the variation pattern is selected based on the random number for determining the variation pattern in the reserved memory (S610).

The mode buffer is set in the subsequent processing of S611.
As shown in FIG. 15A, the mode buffer is set based on the symbol mode, and determines whether or not the probability changing function and the time-shortening function are activated in the gaming state after the big hit game is finished. "0 (000)" of "No probability (normal) time", "1 (010)" of "Low probability (normal) time of special figure", and "No high probability (probability) time of special figure" Either “2 (000)” or “3 (011)” of “high probability (probability change) time reduction of special figure” is set.

Further, as shown in FIG. 15B, a time reduction flag, a time reduction counter for limiting the number of time reductions, a probability variation flag, a probability variation counter, and a status flag are determined according to the mode buffer.
In the mode buffer “0”, the hour / hour flag, hour / hour counter, probability variation flag, probability variation counter, and status flag are all “00H”.
In the mode buffer “1”, the hour / hour flag is “01H”, the hour / hour counter is “0064H”, the probability variation flag is “00H”, the probability variation counter is “0000H”, and the status flag is “01H”.
In the mode buffer “2”, the hour / hour flag is “00H”, the hour / hour counter is “0000H”, the probability variation flag is “02H”, the probability variation counter is “2710H”, and the status flag is “02H”.
In the mode buffer “3”, the hour / hour flag is “01H”, the hour / hour counter is “0064H”, the probability variation flag is “02H”, the probability variation counter is “2710H”, and the status flag is “03H”.

In the various transmission processes of S612 shown in FIG. 12, information such as the selected pseudo symbol and variation pattern is transmitted to the sub-control device 32. By receiving this information, the effect control device 36 controls the effect display device 23 based on the instruction from the sub-control device 32, and starts the variable display of the symbol corresponding to the information on the pseudo symbol and the variable pattern.
At substantially the same time as the transmission to the sub-control device 32, the main control device 31 directly controls the special figure display device 420 to start the fluctuation of the special figure.

If it is not a big hit in the process of S606 (S606: no), a special symbol loss symbol is selected (S613), and then, as in the case of the big hit, a pseudo symbol corresponding to the lost symbol is selected (S609), the fluctuation Pattern selection (S610) is executed, and the process proceeds to S612 to transmit information on pseudo symbols and fluctuation patterns related to the loss to the sub-control device 32. Thereafter, the effect control device 36 controls the effect display device 23 based on the instruction from the sub-control device 32, and starts the variable display of the symbols corresponding to the information on the pseudo symbols and the fluctuation patterns.
At substantially the same time as the transmission to the sub-control device 32, the main control device 31 directly controls the special figure display device 420 to start symbol variation.

In the “special symbol confirmation process” shown in FIG. 13, when the passage of the symbol variation time is confirmed (S630: yes), a confirmation command is transmitted to the sub-control device 32 and the selected special symbol is identified in the process of S631. Based on the instruction from the sub-control device 32, the effect control device 36 confirms and displays the design of the effect display device 23.
Then, if the confirmed symbol of the special symbol display device 420 is a big hit symbol (S632: yes), “1” is set to the big hit flag (S633). Thus, by setting the big hit flag to “1”, the big hit game is executed in another subroutine.
The jackpot flag is set, and a change confirmation command for causing the jackpot is transmitted to the sub-control device 32. By receiving the change confirmation command in the sub-control device 32, the start of counting the total number of paid-out prize balls and the number of unpaid prize balls is started, and the total number of paid-out prize balls and the number of unpaid prize balls are displayed on the effect display device 23. “1” is set in the “count flag” indicating the period during which the number is displayed. This process corresponds to “special command control means” for transmitting the confirmation command as a “special command” recited in the claims.
In addition, the “special command” is not limited to the confirmation command, but as a “special command”, a jackpot start interval command, the first (1R) land command of the jackpot game, or a winning command to the first jackpot in the jackpot game Good.

If the confirmed symbol is not a big hit symbol in the process of S632 (S632: no), the status flag is confirmed (S634), and if it is not "00" (S634: yes), whether the gaming status is being probabilistically changed by the probability changing flag If it is confirmed (S635) and the probability change is being performed (S635: yes), the probability change counter is subtracted (S636).
Next, if the subtracted probability variation counter is “0” (S637: yes), the probability variation flag has reached the predetermined number of times since the probability variation has occurred. It is set to “0” (S638).

If the time reduction flag is “1” in the subsequent processing of S639 (S639: yes), the time reduction counter is subtracted (S640).
Next, if the subtracted time counter is “0” (S641: yes), the number of fluctuations in the special figure (number of lottery for special figure) has reached a predetermined number after the hourly flag becomes “1”. Therefore, the time reduction flag is set to “0” (S642).
In the subsequent state flag setting process of S648, when the setting of the probability change flag and the time reduction flag is changed in the processes of S634 to S642, the state flag is changed according to the change. Then, the gaming state is changed according to the changed flag. For example, if the probability change flag is “0” in S638, the probability change gaming state is returned to the normal probability, and if the time reduction flag is “0” in S412, the time reduction gaming state is returned to normal.
In the status flag setting process, when the status flag is set to “01H”, “02H”, or “03H”, the special command is transmitted to the sub-control device 32, and “1” is set to the count flag. Let it set. On the other hand, when the status flag is set to “00H”, the count flag is reset to “0”.

The “hit game end process” shown in FIG. 14 is executed during the big hit game with the big hit flag set. First, if the time of the big hit game end interval has elapsed (S660: yes), the accessory continuous action device Then, an operation stop process of the condition device is performed (S661, S662).
Then, with reference to the mode buffer set in the “correction determination process” (FIG. 12) (S663), a state flag setting process (S664) is performed based on the mode buffer. In this process, similar to the process of S648, when the status flag is set to “01H”, “02H”, “03H”, the special command is transmitted to the sub-control device 32 and the count flag is set. Set “1”.
The time reduction flag setting process (S665), the time reduction counter setting process (S666), the probability variation flag setting process (S667), and the probability variation counter setting process (S668) are performed, and the mode buffer is cleared (S669).
Then, a big hit game end command is transmitted to the sub control device 32 and the production control device 36 (S670), and the big hit flag is cleared (S671).

FIG. 16 shows a “command reception process” executed by the sub-control device 32, and the sub-control device 32 displays to the effect display device 23 the paid-out prize balls and unpaid prize balls by this process.
In this process, first, based on the counting flag, it is confirmed whether the current gaming state is a big hit game or a privilege gaming state to which a certain change or a short time is given (S700). If this process is affirmative (S700: yes), it is confirmed whether a winning command indicating that the game value is “13” is received from the main control device 31 (S701), and if so (S701: yes). ), “13” is added to the payout schedule counter indicating the expected number of winning balls (S702), and “13” is added to the unpaid counter indicating the number of unpaid prize balls (S703).

  Following the processing of S703 or when the processing of S701 is negative (S701: no), it is confirmed whether or not a winning command indicating that the game value is “10” is received (S704). If this is the case (S704: yes), "10" is added to each of the payout schedule counter and the non-payout counter (S705, S706).

  Following the processing of S706 or when the processing of S704 is negative (S704: no), it is confirmed whether a winning command indicating that the game value is “3” is received (S707). If this is the case (S707: yes), "3" is added to each of the payout schedule counter and the non-payout counter (S708, S709).

  Following the process of S709 or when the process of S707 is negative (S704: no), the main controller 31 instructs the prize ball / launch controller 33 to pay out 15 prize balls ( A prize ball command), and confirms whether or not a payout command is received indicating that the number of prize balls recognized by the main control device 31 is already paid out (S710). (S710: yes), “15” is subtracted from the unpaid-out counter (S711).

  If S710 is negative (S710: no), it is confirmed whether or not a payout command indicating that the number of prize balls recognized by the main controller 31 has already been paid out is “14” is received ( If so (S712: yes), "14" is subtracted from the unpaid counter (S713).

  If no payout command indicating “14” has been received (S712: no), the number of prize balls recognized by the main control device 31 as having already been paid out is gradually increased from “13” to “13”. Whether the payout command indicates “1” is confirmed (see S714), and the unpaid-out counter is subtracted according to the confirmed number of winning balls (see S715).

  After subtracting the unpaid counter (S711, S713, S715), in S716, the count value of the unpaid counter is compared with the count value of the unpaid counter, and the count value of the unpaid counter When the count value of the unpaid counter is large (S716: yes), the count value of the scheduled payout counter is set in the unpaid counter (S717).

When S716 is negative (S716: no), it is confirmed whether or not a completion command indicating completion of payout of all prize balls has been received from the main control device 31 (S718), and if received (S718: yes), the count value of the unpaid-out counter is cleared (S719) .

When the completion command has not been received (S718: no), after the process of S717 or after the process of S719, in the process of S720, based on the count value of the payout scheduled counter and the count value of the unpaid counter Data to be displayed on the effect display device is created and the data is displayed.
For example, when the completion command has not been received (S718: no) and the processing of S720 is reached, the count value of the payout scheduled counter added in the processing of S702, S705, or S708 is displayed as the number of payout balls. , S711, S713, S715, etc., the count value of the unpaid counter is displayed as the number of unpaid winning balls. Specifically, it is desirable to display directly on the effect display device 23 as numbers such as “number of winning balls = 43, number of unpaid winning balls = 13”, but it may be displayed indirectly by some character. Good.
When the processing from S717 to S720 is reached, the count value of the payout scheduled counter added in S702, S705, or S708 is displayed as the number of payout prize balls, and the count value is displayed as the number of unpaid prize balls. To do.
Further, when the processing from S719 to S720 is reached, the count value of the payout scheduled counter added in S702, S705 or S708 is displayed as the number of payout prize balls, and a display indicating that there are no unpaid prize balls I do.

According to this, when it is a big hit, the total number of prize balls including the number of prize balls actually paid out by winning and the number of prize balls scheduled to be paid out is displayed on the effect display device of the game board. Even if there is no payout of the winning ball to the storage tray, the player's suspicion regarding the failure of the gaming machine can be resolved by checking the total number of winning balls on the display unit of the gaming machine.
It is desirable to display the total number of prize balls during the jackpot game and during the bonus game state in which a certain change or a short time is given after the big hit game. It is also possible to know the total number of balls that have been played, including games such as and probabilities.
Also, since the number of unpaid prize balls that are scheduled to be paid out due to winning a prize but not actually paid out is displayed, the number of unpaid prize balls on the display unit of the gaming machine can be confirmed even if no prize balls are paid out to the storage tray. This is user-friendly, and even if a trouble occurs in the gaming machine, it does not develop into a trouble between the game store and the player.
In this configuration, the total number of prize balls and the number of unpaid prize balls are displayed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and only the total number of prize balls or only the unpaid prize balls may be displayed. Even when only the total number is displayed, it is desirable that the number of unpaid winning balls is displayed when a trouble (error) occurs.

  In the above embodiment, the winning signal and the winning ball signal are transmitted to the hall computer through separate signal lines. However, depending on the hall computer, there is one signal input terminal, and there are two types for winning and winning balls. Some of them do not have a signal input terminal. Therefore, the pachinko machine according to the second embodiment to which the present invention is applied is configured to transmit a winning signal and a winning ball signal through the same terminal (same signal line), and the hardware of a hall computer having one signal input terminal. The software can be changed only by changing the software without changing the hardware. The basic configuration of the pachinko machine of the present embodiment is almost the same as that of the above-described embodiment, and differences will be mainly described.

  As shown in FIG. 17, the winning signal (6) and the winning ball signal (7) are transmitted from the main control device 31 to the external connection terminal device 35 through separate signal lines, and the external connection terminal device 35 is provided. Both signal lines are combined into one signal line, and both the winning signal (6) and the winning ball signal (7) are transmitted from the external connection terminal device 35 to the hall computer HC through one common signal line. .

FIG. 18 shows “signal output processing 2” executed by the main control device of the pachinko machine. In this processing, the winning signal (6) and the winning ball signal (7) can be transmitted through one signal line. .
This process is executed following the “input process” (FIG. 6) and the “command output process (FIG. 7) in the same manner as the pachinko machine of the above-described embodiment. First, it is confirmed whether a winning signal is being output (S420). If not (S420: no), it is checked whether the winning signal output interval is in progress (S421) Note that it is necessary to count the number of times the signal is input in the hall computer. It is necessary to provide an interval of a predetermined time between the signals so that these signals are not connected.

  If it is not during the interval (S421: no), it is confirmed whether the number of winning signal output (see S214 in FIG. 6) is not “0” (S422), and if it is not “0” (S422: yes), a winning signal is output. The signal is set and signal output is substantially performed (S423). Then, the number of winning signal outputs is subtracted (S424).

  On the other hand, if the signal is being output in the process of S420 (S420: yes), it is confirmed whether the output time has passed (S425), and if so (S425: yes), the output of the winning signal is canceled (S426). ), The interval is set (S427). After this process, or if the interval is in the process of S421 (S421: yes), check whether the interval time has passed in the subsequent process of S428, and if the time has passed (S428: yes), cancel the interval (S429).

In the subsequent process of S430, it is confirmed whether the number of winning signal output is “0”. If it is not “0” (S430: no), a winning signal is output in the process of S423, and the number of winning signal output is subtracted in S424. To do.
On the other hand, if the number of winning signal output is “0” (S430: yes), it is confirmed whether or not a winning ball signal is being output in the process of S431, and if not outputting (S431: no), It is confirmed whether it is during the output interval (S432). In addition, it is necessary to provide an interval of a predetermined time between the signals of the winning ball signals, like the winning signal.

  If it is not during the interval (S432: no), it is confirmed whether the number of prize ball signals output (see S318 in FIG. 7) is not “0” (S433), and if it is not “0” (S433: yes), the prize ball signal Is set to output, and signal output is substantially performed (S434). Then, the number of prize ball signals output is subtracted (S435).

On the other hand, if the signal is being output in the process of S431 (S431: yes), it is confirmed whether the output time has passed (S436). If so (S436: yes), the output of the prize ball signal is canceled ( S437), the interval is set (S438). After this process, or if the interval is in the process of S432 (S432: yes), check whether the interval time has passed in the subsequent process of S439, and cancel the interval if the time has passed (S439: yes) (S440).
Thus, according to the present “signal output processing 2”, the winning signal is preferentially output over the winning ball signal. Also, the winning signal and the winning ball signal can be identified on the hall computer side in which the ON times of the signals are different from each other. “Signal output processing 2” corresponds to “priority output means” recited in the claims.

  According to the pachinko machine of the present embodiment, the same operational effects as those of the first embodiment can be obtained, and the signal input terminals for winning and winning ball signals can be suitably connected to one hall computer.

  Next, a pachinko machine according to a third embodiment to which the present invention is applied will be described with reference to FIGS. Depending on the amusement store, the hall computer may be connected so that the winning signal and the winning ball signal from the pachinko machine are individually input, the connecting so as to input only the winning signal, or only the winning ball signal may be input. There is a case to be connected. Therefore, this pachinko machine is provided with an output switching SW for signals, thereby switching the output mode of the winning signal and the winning ball signal. The basic configuration of the pachinko machine of the present embodiment is almost the same as that of the above-described embodiment, and differences will be mainly described.

As shown in FIG. 19, the main control device 31 is provided with an output switching SW 37. Then, as shown in FIG. 19A, in the connection in which both the winning signal and the winning ball signal are individually input to the hall computer HC, the winning signal (6) is set by setting the output switch SW 37 to “both”. ) And the prize ball signal (7) are transmitted from the main control device 31 to the hall computer HC via the external connection terminal device 35 by individual signal lines.
Further, as shown in FIG. 19B, in the connection in which only the winning signal is inputted, only the winning signal (6) is sent from the main controller 31 to the external connection terminal device 35 by setting the output switching SW 37 to “winning”. To the hall computer HC.
Further, as shown in FIG. 19C, in the connection in which only the prize ball signal is inputted, only the prize ball signal (7) is externally connected from the main controller 31 by setting the output switching SW 37 to “prize ball”. The data is transmitted to the hall computer HC via the terminal device 35.
Note that, depending on how the output switching SW 37 is switched, the signal output from the main control device 31 to the external connection terminal device 35 changes, but the command transmitted from the main control device 31 to the sub control device 32 does not change. Absent.

FIG. 20 shows “signal output processing 3” executed by the main control device of the pachinko machine. In this processing, the winning signal (6) and the winning ball signal (7) can be transmitted by setting the output switch SW37. Yes.
This process is executed following the “input process” (FIG. 6) and the “command output process (FIG. 7) similarly to the pachinko machine of the first embodiment. First, the output switch SW 37 outputs only the prize ball signal. It is confirmed whether it is set (S441), and if it is not an output setting for only a prize ball signal (S441: no), it is confirmed whether a winning signal is being output (S420), if it is not being output (S442: no), It is checked whether the winning signal output interval is in progress (S443).

  If it is not during the interval (S443: no), it is confirmed whether the number of winning signal output (see S214 in FIG. 6) is not “0” (S444). If it is not “0” (S444: yes), a winning signal is output. The signal is set and the signal is substantially output (S445). Then, the number of winning signal outputs is subtracted (S446).

  On the other hand, if the signal is being output in the process of S442 (S442: yes), it is confirmed whether the output time has passed (S447), and if so (S447: yes), the output of the winning signal is canceled (S448). ), The interval is set (S449). After this process, or if the interval is in the process of S443 (S443: yes), check whether the interval time has passed in the subsequent process of S450, and if the time has passed (S450: yes), cancel the interval (S451).

  In the subsequent process of S452, it is confirmed whether the output switching SW 37 is set to output only a winning signal. If it is not set to output only the winning signal in this processing (S452: no), or if the output switching SW 37 is set to output only the winning ball signal in the processing of S441 (S441: yes), a winning ball signal is output. It is confirmed whether it is in the middle (S453). If it is not being output (S453: no), it is confirmed whether it is during the prize ball signal output interval (S454).

  If it is not during the interval (S454: no), it is confirmed whether the number of prize ball signals output (see S318 in FIG. 7) is not “0” (S455), and if it is not “0” (S455: yes), the prize ball signal Is set to output, and signal output is substantially performed (S456). Then, the number of prize ball signals output is subtracted (S457).

  On the other hand, if the signal is being output in the process of S453 (S453: yes), it is confirmed whether the output time has passed (S458), and if so (S458: yes), the output of the prize ball signal is canceled ( S459), the interval is set (S460). After this process, or if the interval is in the process of S454 (S454: yes), check if the interval time has passed in the subsequent process of S461, and if the time has passed (S461: yes), cancel the interval (S462).

According to the pachinko machine of the present embodiment, the same effects as those of the first embodiment can be obtained, and the output switching SW 37 can eliminate waste of output control of the winning signal and the winning ball signal as much as possible. Can be controlled.
Further, by sending a command indicating a change in the state of the output switching SW 37 to the sub-control device 32, for example, when “both” is set, the total number of winning balls regardless of whether or not a trouble (error) has occurred. If only the total number of award balls is displayed when “winning” or “prize ball” is set, unpaid winning balls due to trouble (error) The display data created according to the state of the output switching SW 37 or the display timing of the display data, such as displaying the number, can be varied to perform a suitable display.
The case where “winning” is set may be different from the case where “winning ball” is set.

  Next, based on FIG. 21, FIG. 22, the pachinko machine of 4th Embodiment to which this invention is applied is demonstrated. This pachinko machine is connected to the main controller 31 in accordance with a configuration in which both the winning signal (6) and the winning ball signal (7) are transmitted from the external connection terminal device 35 to the hall computer HC through one common signal line. An output switching SW is provided to thereby switch the output mode of the winning signal and the winning ball signal. The basic configuration of the pachinko machine of the present embodiment is almost the same as that of the above-described embodiment, and differences will be mainly described.

As shown in FIG. 21, the main control device 31 is provided with an output switching SW 37. Then, as shown in FIG. 21A, by setting the output switching SW 37 to “both”, the winning signal (6) and the winning ball signal (7) are transmitted to the hall computer HC through one common signal line. To do.
Further, as shown in FIG. 21B, by setting the output switching SW 37 to “winning”, only the winning signal (6) is transmitted to the hall computer HC through the signal line.
Further, as shown in FIG. 21C, by setting the output switching SW 37 to “prize ball”, only the prize ball signal (7) is transmitted to the hall computer HC through the signal line.

FIG. 22 shows the “signal output process 4” executed by the main control device of the pachinko machine. In this process, the winning signal (6) and the winning ball signal (7) can be transmitted by setting the output switch SW37. Yes.
This process is executed following the “input process” (FIG. 6) and the “command output process (FIG. 7) similarly to the pachinko machine of the first embodiment. First, the output switch SW 37 outputs only the prize ball signal. It is confirmed whether it is set (S470), and if it is not an output setting for only a prize ball signal (S470: no), it is confirmed whether a winning signal is being output (S471), if it is not being output (S471: no), It is confirmed whether it is during the output interval of the winning signal (S472).

  If it is not during the interval (S472: no), it is confirmed whether the number of winning signal output (see S214 in FIG. 6) is not “0” (S473), and if it is not “0” (S473: yes), a winning signal is output. The signal is set and the signal is substantially output (S474). Then, the number of winning signal outputs is subtracted (S475).

  On the other hand, if the signal is being output in the process of S471 (S471: yes), it is confirmed whether the output time has passed (S476), and if so (S476: yes), the output of the winning signal is canceled (S477). ), The interval is set (S478). After this process, or if the interval is in the process of S472 (S472: yes), it is confirmed in the subsequent process of S479 whether the interval time has passed, and if the time has passed (S479: yes), the interval is canceled. (S480).

In the subsequent process of S481, it is confirmed whether the number of winning signal output is “0”. If it is not “0” (S481: no), a winning signal is output in the process of S474, and the number of winning signal output is subtracted in S475. To do.
On the other hand, if the number of winning signal outputs is “0” (S481: yes), it is confirmed in the processing of S483 whether the output switching SW 37 is set to output only winning signals. If the output setting for only the winning signal is not set in this process (S483: no), or if the output switching SW 37 is set to output only the winning ball signal in the process of S470 (S470: yes), the winning ball signal is being output. It is confirmed whether it exists (S484). If it is not being output (S484: no), it is confirmed whether it is during the output interval of the prize ball signal (S485).

  If it is not during the interval (S485: no), it is confirmed whether the number of prize ball signals output (see S318 in FIG. 7) is not “0” (S486), and if it is not “0” (S486: yes), the prize ball signal Is set to output, and signal output is substantially performed (S487). Then, the number of prize ball signals output is subtracted (S488).

  On the other hand, if the signal is being output in the process of S484 (S484: yes), it is confirmed whether the output time has passed (S489), and if so (S489: yes), the output of the prize ball signal is canceled ( S490), the interval is set (S491). After this process, or if the interval is in the process of S485 (S485: yes), check if the interval time has passed in the subsequent process of S492, and if the time has passed (S492: yes), cancel the interval (S493).

According to the pachinko machine of the present embodiment, the same effects as those of the first embodiment can be obtained, and the output switching SW 37 can eliminate waste of output control of the winning signal and the winning ball signal as much as possible. Can be controlled.
Further, by sending a command indicating a change in the state of the output switching SW 37 to the sub-control device 32, for example, when “both” is set, the total number of winning balls regardless of whether or not a trouble (error) has occurred. If only the total number of award balls is displayed when “winning” or “prize ball” is set, unpaid winning balls due to trouble (error) The display data created according to the state of the output switching SW 37 or the display timing of the display data, such as displaying the number, can be varied to perform a suitable display.
The case where “winning” is set may be different from the case where “winning ball” is set.

FIG. 23 shows a fifth embodiment to which the present invention is applied. In this embodiment, the output setting SW 38 provided in the sub-control device 32 is completely different from the output switching SW 37 of the third and fourth embodiments. Perform another function.
The output switching SW 37 of the third and fourth embodiments switches the signal output from the main control device 31 to the external connection terminal device 35 by switching only the winning signal (6), only the winning ball signal (7), and winning. The signal is set to either the signal (6) or the prize ball signal (7), but the output setting SW 38 of the present embodiment is a signal output from the main control device 31 to the external connection terminal device 35 even when switching is performed. Are a winning signal (6) and a winning ball signal (7), which do not change.
The output setting SW 38 of the sub-control device 32 includes a connection state in which only the winning signal (6) can be input to the hall computer, a connection state in which only the winning ball signal (7) can be input, the winning signal (6) and the winning ball signal (7). Is set in the connection state in which the display data can be input, and the display data created by the setting of the output setting SW 38 or the display timing of the display data is made different.
For example, if only the winning signal (6) or only the winning ball signal (7) is set to be input, the hall computer cannot grasp the number of unpaid winning balls, so there is some trouble (error) in the gaming machine. When the number of unpaid prize balls is displayed immediately, or when there is an unpaid prize ball number regardless of the game state, the winning signal (6) and the winning ball signal (7) are input. If it is set to be possible, the approximate number of unpaid winning balls can be ascertained with the hall computer, so even if some trouble (error) occurs in the gaming machine, the number of unpaid winning balls is displayed immediately, or The display timing of the display data is made different so that it is not displayed when there are unpaid prize balls regardless of the gaming state.
According to this configuration, for example, when “both” is set by the output setting SW 38 of the sub-control device 32, only the total number of prize balls is displayed regardless of whether or not a trouble (error) has occurred. When “Winning” or “Prize ball” is set, only the total number of winning balls is displayed, but the number of unpaid winning balls is displayed when trouble (error) occurs. The display data created according to the state of the SW 37 or the display timing of the display data can be varied to perform a suitable display.
The case where “winning” is set may be different from the case where “winning ball” is set.

  It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above, and can of course be implemented in various ways without departing from the gist of the present invention.

1 Pachinko machine (ball game machine)
20 Game board 23 Production display device 24 Normal symbol start opening (winning entrance)
25 Special design starting entrance (winning entrance)
26 Regular prize opening (winning mouth)
27 Grand Prize Exit (Winner Exit)
31 Main controller (winning counter, winning signal output means, winning command control means, special command control means, payout counter, payout instruction means, payout command control means, prize ball signal output means, priority output means)
32 Sub-control device (payout schedule counter, unpaid counter)
33 prize ball / launch control device (payout control device)
412 Normal symbol start switch (detection switch)
413 Special symbol start SW (detection switch)
414 Count SW (Detection switch)
415 General prize opening SW (detection switch)

Claims (1)

In a ball game machine in which a game value is set for each prize opening provided in the game board, and a reward corresponding to the game value is given to the player by winning in the prize opening,
Multiple types of winning mouths with different game values set,
A detection switch that is provided at each winning opening and detects a winning at each winning opening;
A winning counter for adding a game value given in accordance with a winning opening for which winning detection has been made based on a change in an input signal from each detection switch;
A winning signal output means for outputting a winning signal to the outside each time the winning counter reaches a predetermined value;
From the transition to the end of the special game after the transition to a special game that is advantageous for the player to acquire game value for the game state, based on the game value given in accordance with the winning port where the winning is detected And a grant schedule counter for counting the total number of game values given to and the game value scheduled to be given,
A bullet ball game machine characterized in that a grant schedule display indicating the value of the grant schedule counter is made.

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