JP6270025B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine in which a special gaming state occurs when a game ball passes a specific area.

  Conventionally, as this type of gaming machine, when the vibration state of the game board becomes a predetermined state during the game, there is a technique for disabling detection of passing of a specific area by the game ball by closing the opening / closing member as error control. It is known (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

  According to the technique of Patent Document 1, even if a game ball passes through the specific area due to an illegal act such as applying an impact to the game board, the passing of the specific area becomes invalid, and as a result, the big hit state does not occur and the illegal It is possible to avoid an illegal profit being given to the player by the act.

JP2013-5941A

  As described in the technique of Patent Document 1, generally, when an error state occurs due to vibration detection, magnetic detection, radio wave detection, or the like, a game ball that has entered the big prize opening has a specific region (V region). The specific area is invalidated so as not to be a big hit even if it passes.

  However, the above-described gaming machine of Patent Document 1 has a problem that it cannot cope with the occurrence of ball biting. Here, “ball biting” means that a game ball is clogged for some reason. There are various factors that can be considered as “ball biting”. For example, a game ball may be sandwiched between a movable body provided in the big prize opening and its surrounding members, or inside the big prize opening. In some cases, a plurality of game balls come into contact with each other and become stuck. In any case, when “ball biting” occurs, the flow of the game ball stops there.

  Here, if the degree of ball biting is strong, there is no other way but to call a game attendant to open the front glass and poke the game ball with a stick or the like to cancel the ball biting. However, if the degree of ball biting is moderate, ball biting will be canceled naturally by the weight of the game ball, or ball biting will be eliminated by the ball biting elimination function (for example, the reverse rotation function of the motor that drives the movable body). In that case, the flow of the game ball resumes.

  However, in this case, since it takes a certain amount of time (for example, 2 to 3 seconds) to eliminate the ball bite, if the specific area has already been invalidated during this period, the passage of the specific area after the ball bite is canceled It may not be recognized as a valid pass. Then, since a big hit does not occur for the passage through the specific area, the game ball payout process is not executed.

  In this regard, it is natural that the player performs intentional fraud, and the passage of the specific area becomes invalid, but the passage of the specific area becomes invalid due to the unintentional ball biting of the player. As a result, the fact that the jackpot does not occur has a problem that the legitimate interest of the player is not protected.

  Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a technique capable of preventing the passage of a specific area from being invalidated due to a factor unintended by the player and protecting a player's legitimate interests.

The present invention employs the following means in order to solve the above problems. The wording in parentheses is merely an example, and the present invention is not limited to this.
Solution 1: The game machine of the present solution is movable so that when an operation trigger occurs during a game, the game ball changes from a closed state in which the game ball is difficult to enter to an open state in which the game ball is easy to enter over a predetermined release time. A ball entry device, a specific area disposed inside the movable ball entry device, and a game ball that has entered the movable ball entry device is discharged through the specific area or in the direction of the specific area. Sorting means for allocating whether to guide or guide in a direction other than the specific area, specific area detecting means for detecting that the game ball has passed the specific area, and passing of the game ball by the specific area detection means Special game execution means for executing a special game triggered by the detection of the error, and a first error state resulting from an illegal act, or an error state detecting a second error state resulting from an abnormality in the progress of the distribution Detection means and front When the first error state is detected by the error state detection means, the passage detection invalidating means for invalidating the detection of the passing of the game ball by the specific area detection means, and the second error state by the error state detection means When the game is detected, the gaming machine includes a passage detection validating unit that validates the detection of the passage of the game ball by the specific area detection unit without invalidating the detection.

The gaming machine of the present solving means has the following configuration, for example.
(1) When an operation opportunity occurs during a game (for example, when a special symbol is stopped and displayed in a specific manner, when a game ball enters the start port), the game ball is in a closed state where it is difficult to enter, A movable ball entry device is provided that changes the game ball into an open state in which the game ball can easily enter for a predetermined opening time (for example, 0.6 seconds).

(2) A specific area (V area, special area) is arranged inside the movable ball-entering device of (1). The game balls that have entered the movable entrance device of (1) above may flow or roll at random within the movable entrance device, and may or may not pass through a specific area. There is also.

(3) The game ball that has entered the movable entrance device of (1) above is distributed as to whether it is guided in the direction of the specific area of (2) or in a direction other than the specific area of (2). Is called. For this reason, the player watches the future of the game ball while having a sense of tension as to whether or not the game ball passes through the specific area. Note that when the game ball is guided in the direction of the specific area, the game ball does not necessarily pass through the specific area. That is, when the game ball is guided in the direction of the specific area, there is a high possibility that the game ball will pass through the specific area, but may not pass through the specific area.

(4) When the game ball passes through the specific area of (2) above, the passage of the game ball is detected. For this reason, when the game ball does not pass through the specific area, the passage of the game ball is not detected.

(5) When the passing of the game ball is detected according to (4) above, a special game (big hit game) is executed. The special game may be a jackpot game with a predetermined number of rounds, such as a three-round jackpot game, a seven-round jackpot game, or a 16-round jackpot game, and is maximum when a specific continuation condition is satisfied. It may be a big hit game in which round games continue up to 16 rounds.

(6) An error state detecting means for detecting the first error state or the second error state is provided. The error state detecting means can be divided into a first error state detecting means for detecting the first error state and a second error state detecting means for detecting the second error state.

  Here, the first error state is an error state caused by an illegal act (gotten action), for example, a magnetic error state due to a magnet, a vibration error state due to vibration, or a radio wave error state causing malfunction to an electronic circuit due to radio waves. Etc.

  On the other hand, the second error state is an error state due to abnormalities in the progress of the distribution, for example, the origin non-detection error state of the rotating body motor used for the distribution, the retention due to the excessive residence time during the distribution Applicable to time error conditions.

(7) When the first error state is detected according to (6) above, the detection of the passing of the game ball according to (4) is invalidated.
(8) On the other hand, when the second error state is detected by the above (6), the detection of the passing of the game ball by the above (4) is enabled without being invalidated.

  As described above, in the present solution, various error states are detected by the error state detection unit, and (A) the first error state due to fraud and (B) abnormalities in the distribution process. Are classified into the second error state caused by.

As for the first error state resulting from (A) cheating, there is no room to rescue the player, so the specific area is uniformly invalidated to avoid obtaining illegal profits by cheating. On the other hand, (B) the second error state due to abnormalities in the distribution process is an error state based on an accidental event such as a ball bite rather than a player's action, so the specific area is effective. By bailout this, the legitimate interests of the player are protected.
According to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to avoid invalidating the passage of the specific area due to a factor unintended by the player, and protect the legitimate interest of the player.

  Solution 2: The gaming machine of the present solution is the solution 1 in which the special game is executed by repeating a unit game a plurality of times, and is arranged in the movable ball-entering device or another device. An area, a continuation area detecting means for detecting that the game ball has passed through the continuation area, and the passage of the game ball is detected by the continuation area detection means as a trigger for the next unit game A continuation right granting unit for granting a right to continue, wherein the passage detection invalidating unit passes the game ball by the continuation region detecting unit when the first error state is detected by the error state detecting unit. When the second error state is detected by the error state detecting means, the passing detection enabling means is a game ball by the continuation area detecting means. A game machine, characterized in that an effective without disabling detection of the passage.

The following features are added to the gaming machine of this solution.
(1) A special game is executed by repeating a unit game (round game) a plurality of times (for example, 16 times).
(2) A continuation area is arranged inside the movable ball-entering device (first special electric accessory) or another device (second special electric accessory). The continuation area may be the same area as the specific area, or may be an area different from the specific area. In the case of the same area, the specific area is an area that also serves as a continuation area.

(3) When the game ball passes the continuation area of (2) above, the passage of the game ball is detected. For this reason, when the game ball does not pass through the continuation area, the passage of the game ball is not detected. Here, when the continuation area (2) is also used as the specific area, the continuation area detection means and the specific area detection means can also be used.

(4) The right to continue the unit game to the next unit game is granted when the passage of the game ball is detected in (3) above. As a result, after the current round is completed, the next round is entered. However, when the current round is the final round, even if the passing of the game ball is detected, the next round is not entered.

(5) When the first error state is detected, the detection of the passing of the game ball according to (3) is invalidated.
(8) On the other hand, when the second error state is detected, the detection of the passing of the game ball according to the above (3) is enabled without being invalidated.

  According to this solution, (A) there is no room to rescue the player with respect to the first error state caused by fraud, so the continuation area is uniformly invalidated and continuation of illegal games due to fraud is avoided. doing. On the other hand, (B) the second error state caused by abnormalities in the distribution process is an error state based on an accidental event such as a ball bite rather than a player's action, so the continuation area is effective. By bailout this, the legitimate interests of the player are protected.

  Solution 3: The gaming machine of the present solution is an operation that, in Solution 1 or 2, is arranged inside the movable ball entering device and affects the progress of the game ball that has entered the movable ball entering device. Based on the movable body to be performed, the positional information detection means for detecting positional information of the movable body, and the positional information detected by the positional information detection means, it is determined whether or not the movable body is normally movable. Normal motion determination means and when the normal motion determination means determines that the movable body is not normally moving, the abnormal-time operation is executed to cause the movable body to perform an abnormal operation different from the normal operation. And the second error state is a movable body position error state when the normal movement determining means determines that the movable body is not normally moving. is there.

The following features are added to the gaming machine of this solution.
(1) A movable body that performs an operation that affects the progression (rolling direction) of a game ball that has entered the movable ball entry device is disposed inside the movable ball entry device. The movable body can be a rotating body that performs a rotational motion, or can be a moving body that performs a reciprocating motion. When the movable body and the game ball come into contact with each other, the traveling direction of the game ball is changed or the progress of the game ball is stopped.

(2) Position information detecting means for detecting the position information of the movable body of (1) is provided. The position information detection means is a position information detection mechanism using a photo sensor or the like, and can detect the origin position of the movable body, for example, by such a mechanism.

(3) Based on the position information detected in (2) above, it is determined whether or not the movable body in (1) is normally moving. For example, when the movable body of (1) returns to the origin position once every 10 seconds and the movable body of (1) does not return to the origin position for 20 seconds, the above (1) It is determined that the movable body is not moving normally.

(4) When it is determined in (3) that the movable body in (1) is not normally movable, the movable body in (1) is caused to perform an operation at the time of abnormality different from the operation at the normal time. . For example, if the drive source of the movable body is a motor, reverse rotation driving at the time of abnormality different from normal rotation driving at normal time is executed.
(5) The second error state corresponds to the movable body position error state when it is determined that the movable body of (1) is not normally moved.

  In this solution, the position information of the movable body is detected, and it is determined whether or not the movable body is moving normally based on the position information. If the determination result is abnormal, it is assumed that the ball biting is one factor.

  In such a case, the movable body is caused to perform an abnormal operation (ball bite elimination operation) to eliminate the ball bite, and the error state unintended by the player is eliminated. If the specific area or continuation area is invalidated, the player's profit will be lost.

  In this regard, in the present solution, the second error state is a movable body position error state in a case where it is determined that the movable body is not moving normally. I can guess that. And when the ball engagement is estimated by the movable body position error state, and the ball engagement is canceled by the ball engagement cancellation operation and the game ball passes the specific area or the continuation area, a special game state occurs after that, Since the unit game is allowed to continue or the like, the player's profit can be protected.

  Solution 4: The gaming machine of the present solution has a residence time from when the game ball enters the movable ball-entering device to when the game ball is discharged from the movable ball-enter device in any of the solution means 1 to 3. A dwell time measuring means for measuring, and a normal discharge determining means for determining whether or not the game ball has been normally discharged from the movable ball entering apparatus based on the dwell time measured by the dwell time measuring means. In the gaming machine, the second error state is a dwell time error state when the normal discharge determining means determines that the game ball is not normally discharged from the movable ball-entering device. .

The following features are added to the gaming machine of this solution.
(1) The dwell time from when the game ball enters the movable entrance device to when it is discharged from the movable entrance device is measured.
(2) Based on the residence time measured in (1) above, it is determined whether or not the game ball has been normally discharged from the movable pitching device.
(3) The second error state corresponds to a dwell time error state in the case where it is determined that the game ball is not normally discharged from the movable ball entering device according to (2).

  In this solution, the staying time in the movable ball entering device is measured, and it is determined whether or not the game ball is normally discharged from the movable ball entering device based on the measured time. If this determination result is abnormal, it is assumed that the ball chewing or the retention of the game ball may be one factor.

  And since such a situation is not a state resulting from a player's fraudulent act, if the specific area or the continuation area is invalidated, the player's profit is lost.

  In this regard, in the present solution, the second error state is a dwell time error state when it is determined that the game ball is not normally ejected from the movable ball entering device. It can be inferred that stagnation of spheres has occurred. And, if the retention time error state guesses the ball biting and game ball retention, if the ball bite or game ball retention is canceled naturally with some beat and the game ball passes the specific area or continuation area, Thereafter, the special gaming state is allowed to occur or the unit game is allowed to continue, so that the player's profit can be protected.

  Solution 5: The gaming machine of the present solution is any one of solutions 1 to 4, wherein the first error state is vibration detection means for detecting vibration, magnetic detection means for detecting magnetism, and radio wave for detecting radio waves. The gaming machine is characterized in that it is in an error state detected using at least one of the detection means.

  In the gaming machine of the present solution, the first error state includes vibration detection means (vibration sensor) that detects vibration, magnetic detection means (magnetic sensor) that detects magnetism, and radio wave detection means (radio wave sensor) that detects radio waves. The error state is detected using at least one detection means.

  Here, the vibration detecting means outputs a detection signal corresponding to the magnitude of the vibration. The magnetic detection means outputs a detection signal corresponding to the magnetic flux density (magnetic strength). The radio wave detection means outputs a detection signal corresponding to the radio wave reception intensity. And it is possible to monitor fraud by analyzing these detection signals.

  In this solution, fraudulent acts are specifically limited, so it is possible to target fraudulent acts with higher frequency of occurrence, and specific areas and continuation areas are invalidated only for such fraudulent acts. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine with enhanced measures against goto acts.

  Solution 6: The gaming machine of the present solution is a case where the second error state is detected by the error state detection means in any of the solution means 1 to 5, and the passage detection validation means Even if the detection of the passing of the game ball by the specific area detecting means is enabled without invalidating, a second error state that teaches that the second error state has been detected by the error state detecting means A gaming machine further comprising second error state teaching effect executing means for executing a teaching effect.

  In the gaming machine of this solution, even if a certain error state (error state not caused by fraud) occurs and a specific area or continuation area is enabled, a certain error state has occurred. The second error state teaching effect is used for teaching. For this reason, the fact that a certain error state has occurred can be communicated to the player or the attendant at the game hall, and it is possible to avoid a situation in which it is not known whether or not a certain error state has occurred. it can.

According to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to protect the interests of Yu technique's.

It is a front view of a pachinko machine. It is a rear view of a pachinko machine. It is a front view which shows a game board unit independently. It is a front view which expands and shows a part of game board unit. It is a figure explaining the positional information detection mechanism of a rotary body. It is a block diagram which shows the various electronic devices with which the pachinko machine was equipped. It is a game flow figure which shows the flow of the game by a pachinko machine as an example. It is a flowchart (1/2) which shows the example of a procedure of a reset start process. It is a flowchart (2/2) which shows the example of a procedure of a reset start process. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of a power failure generation | occurrence | production check process. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of an interruption management process. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of the error management process of a 1st method. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of a motor origin non-detection error detection process. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of the error management process of a 2nd method. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of a special winning opening residence time error detection process. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of the error management process of a 3rd method. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of a switch input event process. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of a 1st special symbol memory | storage process. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of a 2nd special symbol memory | storage process. It is a flowchart which shows the structural example of a special game management process. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a list of values of “special game management status” and progress of special games corresponding to each value. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of a special symbol change start waiting process. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a 1st special symbol stop symbol selection table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a 2nd special symbol stop symbol selection table. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of the 1st special electric accessory release process at the time of a small hit. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of the 1st special electric accessory closing process at the time of a small hit. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of the 1st special electric accessory action | operation completion | finish process at the time of a small hit. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of the 2nd special electric accessory operation start process at the time of big hit. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of the 2nd special electric accessory release process at the time of big hit. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of the 2nd special electric accessory closing process at the time of big hit. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of a motor management process. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of a rotation direction management process. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of a display output management process. It is a continuation figure (1/2) which shows the example of the production performed when it corresponds to "small hit 1". It is a continuation figure (2/2) which shows the example of the production performed when it corresponds to "small hit 1". It is a continuation figure which shows the example of the production performed when it corresponds to "small hit 4" (1/2). It is a continuation figure which shows the example of the production performed when it corresponds to "small hit 4" (2/2). It is a figure which shows the example of the production | presentation performed when a game ball enters into the upper large winning opening opened at the time of a small hit. It is a figure which shows the example of the effect performed when a game ball enters into a specific area hole. It is a figure shown about the operation example at the time of ball | bowl biting generation | occurrence | production (1/2). It is a figure shown about the operation example at the time of ball | bowl biting generation | occurrence | production (2/2). It is a figure shown about the example of an operation | movement at the time of occurrence of retention of game balls (1/2). It is a figure shown about the operation example at the time of the retention of game balls (2/2). It is a figure which shows the production example of the error state teaching effect performed when an error state generate | occur | produces. It is a continuation figure which shows in part the example of the big role effect performed during the big hit game when it corresponds to "16 rounds big hit" and the subsequent production example (1/3). It is a continuation figure which shows in part the example of the big role effect performed during the big hit game when it corresponds to “16 round big hits” and the subsequent production example (2/3). It is a continuation figure which partially shows the example of the big role effect performed during the jackpot game in the case of “16 round jackpot” and the subsequent effect example (3/3). It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of effect control processing. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of the production management process at the time of special electric accessory non-operation. It is a flowchart which shows the structural example of the production management process at the time of operation of the special electric accessory. It is a flowchart which shows the structural example of a big hit effect selection process. It is a figure which shows the list of the main error states which generate | occur | produce in a gaming machine.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter abbreviated as “pachinko machine”) 1. FIG. 2 is a rear view of the pachinko machine 1. The pachinko machine 1 uses a game ball as a game medium, and a player borrows a game ball from a game hall operator to play a game with the pachinko machine 1. In the game of the pachinko machine 1, each game ball is a medium having a game value, and a privilege (profit) that the player enjoys as a result of the game is, for example, a game ball acquired by the player Based on the number of games, it can be converted into a game value. Hereinafter, the overall configuration of the pachinko machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2.

〔overall structure〕
The pachinko machine 1 mainly includes an outer frame unit 2, an integrated door unit 4, and an inner frame assembly 7 (a plastic frame, a gaming machine frame) as its main body. The integrated door unit 4 is located on the foremost side when viewed from the front facing the player. An inner frame assembly 7 is located on the back side (back side) of the integrated door unit 4, and the outer frame unit 2 is disposed so as to surround the outer side of the inner frame assembly 7.

  The outer frame unit 2 is a structure in which wood and metal materials are combined in a vertically long rectangular shape. The outer frame unit 2 has a fastener such as a screw attached to an island facility (not shown) in the game hall. It is used and fixed. In the vertically long rectangular outer frame unit 2, wood is used for a portion corresponding to the upper and lower short sides, and a metal material is used for a portion corresponding to the left and right long sides.

  The integrated door unit 4 has a structure in which the tray unit 6 is integrated at a lower position thereof. The integrated door unit 4 and the inner frame assembly 7 are attached to the island facility via the outer frame unit 2, and these operate in an openable manner via a hinge mechanism (not shown). An opening / closing axis of a hinge mechanism (not shown) extends in the vertical direction along the left end as viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 1.

  A unified lock unit 9 is provided on the inner side of the right edge (the left edge in FIG. 2) of the inner frame assembly 7 when viewed from the front in FIG. Correspondingly, a locking tool (not shown) is also provided on the right side edge (back side) of the integrated door unit 4 and the outer frame unit 2. As shown in FIG. 1, in the state where the integrated door unit 4 and the inner frame assembly 7 are closed with respect to the outer frame unit 2, the unified lock unit 9 on the back side of the integrated door unit 4 and the inner frame assembly together with the locking device. 7 cannot be opened.

  A cylinder lock 6 a with a key hole is provided on the right edge of the tray unit 6. For example, when an administrator of the game hall inserts a dedicated key into the keyhole and twists the cylinder lock 6a clockwise, the unified lock unit 9 operates and the integrated door unit 4 can be opened together with the inner frame assembly 7. . If these are opened from the outer frame unit 2 to the front side (moved like a door), the back side of the pachinko machine 1 is exposed on the front side.

  On the other hand, when the cylinder lock 6a is twisted counterclockwise, only the locking of the integrated door unit 4 is released while the inner frame assembly 7 remains locked, and the integrated door unit 4 can be opened. When the integrated door unit 4 is opened to the front side, the game board unit 8 is directly exposed, and in this state, the manager of the game hall can remove obstacles such as ball clogging in the board surface. Further, when the integrated door unit 4 is opened, the tray unit 6 is also opened to the front side together.

  The pachinko machine 1 includes the game board unit 8 described above as a game unit. The game board unit 8 is supported by the inner frame assembly 7 behind (inside) the integrated door unit 4. The game board unit 8 can be attached to and detached from the inner frame assembly 7 with the integrated door unit 4 opened to the front side, for example. The integrated door unit 4 is formed with a vertically oval window 4a at the center thereof, and a glass unit (no reference numeral) is attached in the window 4a. The glass unit is a combination of, for example, two transparent plates (glass plates) cut in accordance with the shape of the window 4a. The glass unit is attached to the back side of the integrated door unit 4 via a fixture (not shown). A game area 8a (board surface, game board) is formed on the front surface of the game board unit 8, and this game area 8a is visible to the player from the front side through the window 4a. When the integrated door unit 4 is closed, a space in which a game ball can flow down is formed between the inner surface of the glass unit and the board surface.

  The saucer unit 6 has a shape protruding from the integrated door unit 4 to the front side as a whole, and an upper plate 6b is formed on the upper surface thereof. The upper plate 6b can store a game ball (rental ball) lent to a player and a game ball (prize ball) acquired by winning a prize. In the tray unit 6, a lower plate 6c is formed at a lower position of the upper plate 6b. The lower tray 6c stores game balls that are further paid out when the upper tray 6b is full. The pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment is a so-called CR machine (a model connected to the CR unit). It is paid out to the dish 6b or the lower dish 6c).

  A lending operation unit 14 is provided on the upper surface of the tray unit 6, and a ball lending button 10 and a return button 12 are arranged on the lending operation unit 14. When a player operates the ball lending button 10 with a valuable medium (for example, a magnetic recording medium, a storage IC built-in medium, etc.) inserted in a CR unit (not shown), the number corresponding to a predetermined frequency unit (for example, 5 degrees). (For example, 125) game balls are lent out. For this reason, a frequency display unit (not shown) is arranged on the upper surface of the lending operation unit 14, and the remaining frequency of the valuable medium put in the CR unit is displayed on this frequency display unit. The player can receive the return of the valuable medium with the remaining frequency by operating the return button 12. Although the CR machine is taken as an example in the present embodiment, the pachinko machine 1 may be a cash machine (a model not connected to the CR unit) different from the CR machine.

  Further, on the upper surface of the tray unit 6, an upper dish ball removal button 6d is provided in front of the upper dish 6b in the upper position, and a lower dish ball removal lever 6e is provided in the center of the lower dish 6c. Is installed. The player can cause the game balls stored in the upper plate 6b to flow down to the lower plate 6c by, for example, pressing the upper plate ball removing button 6d. Also, the player can drop the game balls stored in the lower plate 6c downward and discharge them by sliding the lower plate ball removal lever 6e to the left, for example. The discharged game ball is received by, for example, a ball receiving box (not shown).

  A handle unit 16 is installed on the lower right side of the tray unit 6. The player operates the handle unit 16 to operate the launch control board set 174 and can launch (shoot) a game ball toward the game area 8a (ball launcher). The launched game ball rises from the lower edge portion of the game board unit 8 along the left edge portion, is guided by an outer band (not shown), and is thrown into the game area 8a. A large number of obstacle nails, windmills (without reference numerals in the drawing) and the like are arranged in the game area 8a, and the thrown-in game balls flow down in the game area 8a while being guided and guided by the obstacle nails and the windmill.

[Configuration of the front of the frame]
The integrated door unit 4 is provided with a left top lens unit 47 and an upper right illumination unit 49 as components for production. Among these, the left top lens unit 47 incorporates a glass frame top lamp 46 and a left glass frame decoration lamp 48, and the upper right electrical decoration unit 49 incorporates a right glass frame decoration lamp 50. In addition, left and right glass frame decoration lamps 52 are installed in the integrated door unit 4 so as to be connected to the lower part of the left top lens unit 47 and the upper right illumination unit 49, respectively. It extends from the left and right edges of the integrated door unit 4 to the front surface of the tray unit 6. In the integrated door unit 4, the glass frame top lamp 46 and the left and right glass frame decoration lamps 48, 50, and 52 are arranged so as to surround the glass unit.

  The various lamps 46, 48, 50, and 52 described above perform effects by, for example, the light emission of the built-in LEDs (lighting and blinking, change in luminance gradation, change in color tone, etc.). In addition, on the upper part of the integrated door unit 4, speakers on the glass frame 54 and 55 are incorporated in the left top lens unit 47 and the upper right illumination unit 49, respectively. On the other hand, an outer frame speaker 56 is incorporated in the lower left position of the outer frame unit 2. These speakers 54, 55, and 56 output sound effects, BGM, voice, etc. (sound in general) and execute effects.

  In the center of the tray unit 6, an effect switching button 45 is installed at a position on the near side of the upper plate 6b (operation input receiving means). The effect switching button 45 is configured by, for example, a push-type circular button (push-type input device). The player can switch the effect mode (for example, the type of BGM during the game) by pressing the effect switching button 45.

  Further, a jog dial 45a is provided around the effect switching button 45 so as to surround the effect switching button 45 (operation input receiving means, rotary input device). The player can switch the volume of the sound effect by rotating the jog dial 45a.

  Further, an upper plate lamp 51 (a lamp for performing a light effect by light) is disposed on the upper plate 6b. There are a total of 12 LED lamps 51L1 to 51L6 and 51R1 to 51R6 (button side LEDs) arranged on each side (both sides) of the effect switching button 45, and the effect switching button 45. The LED lamp 51S (button built-in LED) arranged is included.

  The LED lamps 51L1 to 51L6 and 51R1 to 51R6 are composed of white single-color LED lamps, and are used when setting the volume. The LED lamp 51S is composed of a full-color LED lamp in which a red LED lamp, a green LED lamp, and a blue LED lamp are incorporated, and is used when changing the mode for production.

[Configuration of the board]
A first special electric accessory 30 (first variable pitching device, movable pitching device) is installed at the upper center of the game area 8a, and a second special electric bonus at the lower center of the game area 8a. 31 (second variable pitching device) is installed. In addition, two normal winning holes 22 are provided on the left and right sides of the first special electric accessory 30, and a left start winning opening 26 is provided at a lower left position of the first special electric accessory 30. Further, a middle start winning opening 28 is disposed at a lower position of the first special electric accessory 30, and a right start winning opening 27 is provided at a lower right position of the first special electric accessory 30.

  In addition, an effect display device 42 is disposed on the front surface of the second special electric accessory 31. The production display device 42 can display various productions by using two (two-digit) 7-segment LEDs (no dots) (production execution means). On the display device for effect 42, for example, model information is displayed, the number of rounds is displayed during a big hit game, or a predetermined effect is displayed during a small hit game (during an accessory game).

  The game balls thrown into the game area 8a randomly enter the normal winning port 22 in the process of flowing down, enter the left starting winning port 26, the middle starting winning port 28 or the right starting winning port 27. Or enter the first special electric accessory 30 during operation (opening) or the second special electric combination 31 during operation (opening).

The game balls that have entered the winning holes are collected to the back side of the game board unit 8 through through holes formed in the game board (plywood material constituting the game board unit 8).
On the other hand, the game ball that has flowed into the first special electric accessory 30 is further discharged through a process of flow and rolling inside the first special electric accessory 30 and then discharged to the back side of the game board unit 8. To be recovered.

  The first special electric accessory 30 is activated when a specific condition is satisfied (when the special symbol is stopped and displayed in a small hit state), and allows the inflow of game balls. The first special electric accessory 30 has a movable piece 30a (a so-called blade member) provided at an upper position of the game area 8a, and this movable piece 30a uses, for example, an upper prize winning solenoid (not shown). By the function of the link mechanism, it reciprocates by a predetermined angle along the board surface.

  As shown in the figure, the movable piece 30a is in a substantially upright state and the upper prize winning opening 30b is closed, and in this state, the inflow of game balls to the first special electric accessory 30 is impossible. When the first special electric accessory 30 is actuated, the movable piece 30a is displaced so as to fall in the left-right direction in the game area 8a with the base end portion as the center, and the upper special winning opening 30b is opened to thereby form the first special It is possible to enter a game ball into the electric accessory 30 (enter a game ball into the upper university winning opening 30b). Since the movable piece 30a and the upper prize winning opening 30b are close to the upper position in the game area 8a, particularly the position where the game ball is first driven, the first special electric accessory 30 is driven into the game area 8a. The played game ball is guided by the obstacle nail in the upper position and reaches the movable piece 30a, and is guided to the movable piece 30a as it is and flows into the upper prize winning opening 30b.

  On the other hand, when the prescribed condition is satisfied for the second special electric accessory 31 (when the game ball passes through a specific area provided inside the first special electric accessory 30, that is, when a V prize is won). To enable entry into the lower grand prize opening 31b. The second special electric accessory 31 has a movable piece 31a (a so-called blade member) provided at a lower position of the game area 8a. The movable piece 31a uses, for example, a lower big prize opening solenoid (not shown). By the function of the link mechanism, it reciprocates by a predetermined angle along the board surface.

  As shown in the drawing, the movable piece 31a is in a state where the lower big prize opening 31b is closed in a state where the movable piece 31a is inclined obliquely, and in this state, the inflow of game balls to the second special electric accessory 31 is impossible. When the second special electric accessory 31 is actuated, the movable piece 31a is displaced so as to stand up in the vertical direction in the game area 8a with the base end portion as the center, and the second large prize winning opening 31b is opened, thereby the second It is possible to enter a game ball into the special electric accessory 31 (enter a game ball into the Shimodai prize opening 31b). The movable piece 31a and the lower prize winning opening 31b are located at a lower position in the game area 8a, particularly near the position where the game ball finally reaches, so that the game is slightly before the operation of the second special electric accessory 31. The game ball that has been driven into the area 8a is guided by the obstacle nail in the lower position and flows into the lower prize winning opening 31b.

  In addition, an out port 32 is formed in the game area 8a, and the game balls that have not entered the starting ports are finally collected to the back side of the game board unit 8 through the out port 32. In addition, all game balls that have been driven into the game area 8a, including game balls that have entered the first special electric accessory 30 or the second special electric accessory 31, are collected to the back side of the game board unit 8. . The collected game balls are discharged out of the frame from the back side of the pachinko machine 1 through an out passage assembly (not shown), and further join a supply path of an island facility (not shown).

[Configuration on the back side]
As shown in FIG. 2, on the back side of the pachinko machine 1, a power control unit 162 (power control means), a main control board unit 170, a dispensing device unit 172, a flow path unit 173, a launch control board set 174, A payout control board unit 176, a back cover unit 178, and the like are installed. In addition, on the back side of the pachinko machine 1, various electronic devices (including a control computer not shown) constituting the power supply system and control system of the pachinko machine 1, an external terminal board 160, a power cord (power plug) 164, A ground wire (ground terminal) 166, connection wiring (not shown), and the like are installed. The electronic devices will be further described later based on another block diagram (FIG. 6).

  The payout device unit 172 has, for example, a prize ball tank 172a and a prize ball case (no reference sign), and the prize ball tank 172a is installed on the upper edge (back side) of the plastic frame assembly 7. In this state, game balls replenished from a replenishment route (not shown) can be stored. The game balls stored in the prize ball tank 172a are guided to a prize ball case through an upper prize ball basket (not shown). The flow path unit 173 guides the game ball sent out from the payout unit 172 toward the tray unit 6 on the front side.

  The external terminal board 160 is used for connecting the pachinko machine 1 to an external electronic device (for example, a data display device, a hall computer, etc.). Various external information signals (for example, award ball information, door opening information, symbol determination frequency information, jackpot information, start port information, security error information, etc.) that indicate the progress status and maintenance status are output to an external electronic device. Has become.

  The power cord 164 secures a power source (electric power) necessary for the operation of the pachinko machine 1 by being connected to, for example, a power source device (for example, AC 24V) installed in an island facility of a game arcade. In addition, the ground wire 166 is connected to a ground terminal that is also installed in the island facility, thereby securing the ground (ground) of the pachinko machine 1.

[Game board unit]
FIG. 3 is a front view showing the game board unit 8 alone. Here, the outline of the internal configuration of the first special electric accessory 30 and the game ball distributing operation will be mainly described.

  Two upper count switches 84 are provided near the entrance of the first special electric accessory 30, and all game balls that have flowed into the first special electric accessory 30 are detected by the upper count switch 84. . Thus, the main control CPU 72 can grasp the number of game balls (number of balls entered) that have entered the first special electric accessory 30. Then, the game ball that has passed through the upper count switch 84 is released to the upper stage 500.

[Upper stage]
The upper stage 500 is a thin plate-like plate and is inclined from the near side toward the far side. For this reason, the game ball that has reached the upper stage 500 rolls from the near side to the far side due to the inclination of the upper stage 500.

〔Rotating body〕
A rotating body 510 (movable body) is disposed behind the upper stage 500. The rotating body 510 is rotated by a rotating body motor serving as a drive source. The rotating body 510 performs an operation that affects the progress of the game ball that has entered the first special electric accessory 30. In principle, the rotating body motor moves based on a constant operation pattern from when the power is turned on to when the power is turned off. . An inverted U-shaped through hole 512 is formed in the body portion of the rotating body 510, and when the game ball enters the through hole 512, the game ball is guided to the lower stage 520. Note that three inverted U-shaped through holes 512 are formed in the body portion of the rotating body 510.

[Top hole]
Further, an upper slip-off hole 514 is formed on both sides of the rotating body 510, and the game ball that has entered the upper slip-off hole 514 is guided to the out passage, and does not pass through the specific area, and the first special electric role. The product 30 is discharged. A discharge detection switch (not shown) is provided in the out passage, and a game ball passing through the out passage is detected by the discharge detection switch.

[Protective wall]
A protective wall 516 is disposed between the rotator 510 and the upper offset hole 514. The protective walls 516 are plate-like members arranged upright, and two protective walls 516 are arranged on both sides of the rotating body 510. The protection wall 516 functions as a member for guiding the game ball in the direction of the rotation body 510 and guiding the game ball in the direction of the upward slipping hole 514 while protecting the rotation body 510.

[Lower stage]
The lower stage 520 is a thin plate-like plate, and is inclined from the back side toward the near side, contrary to the upper stage 500. For this reason, the game ball that has reached the lower stage 520 rolls from the back side to the near side due to the inclination of the lower stage 520. Note that the game ball does not reach the lower stage 520 unless it passes through the inside of the rotating body 510 described above.

  In a central position in front of the lower stage 520, a specific area hole 530 having a size enough to allow one game ball to enter can be arranged. Has been. The game ball that has entered the specific area hole 530 will then pass through the specific area, and the game ball that has entered the downward shift hole 532 will be discharged without passing through the specific area.

Here, a specific area switch 700 (specific area detecting means) is arranged in the specific area, and a game ball passing through the specific area is detected by the specific area switch 700. When the game ball passes through the specific area, a big hit is made and the second special electric accessory 31 starts to operate.
On the other hand, if a game ball enters the lower slip-off hole 532 without entering the specific area hole 530, the game ball is guided to the out path and discharged from the first special electric accessory 30 without passing through the specific area. Is done. A discharge detection switch (not shown) is provided in the out passage, and a game ball passing through the out passage is detected by the discharge detection switch.
With such a configuration of the first special electric accessory 30, the distribution of whether the game ball that has entered the first special electric accessory 30 is guided in the direction of the specific area or in a direction other than the specific area is performed. Performed (sorting means).

FIG. 4 is an enlarged front view showing a part of the game board unit 8 (lower right position in the window 4a). That is, the game board unit 8 is provided with a first special symbol display device 34 and a second special symbol display device 35, for example, at the lower right position in the window 4a.
The first special symbol display device 34 and the second special symbol display device 35 can display the variation state and stop state of the special symbol by, for example, 7 segment LEDs (with dots), respectively (symbol display means). In the present embodiment, the working memory lamp and the working memory number display device corresponding to the special symbol are not provided.

  In addition, the game state display device 38 includes, for example, three LEDs corresponding to the jackpot type display lamps 38a, 38b, and 38c, respectively. In FIG. 4, other lamps (LEDs) not particularly denoted by reference numerals are unused (blank). In the present embodiment, the first special symbol display device 34, the second special symbol display device 35, and the game state display device 38 described above are mounted on the game board unit 8 in a state of being mounted on one integrated display board 89. Yes.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining a position information detection mechanism of a rotating body (rotating body motor). Here, (A) in FIG. 5 shows a perspective view of the rotating body and its surroundings, and (B) in FIG. 5 shows a front view of the rotating body and its surroundings.

  The rotating body 510 is a dome-shaped member, and an inverted U-shaped through hole 512 is formed in the body portion as described above. The rotating body 510 is fixed to a thin plate-like disk member 511 disposed at the lower portion, and rotates together with the disk member 511.

A shaft 513 is connected to the apex portion of the rotating body 510 and the lower surface portion of the disk member 511, and a circular light shielding plate 515 is fixed to an upper portion of the shaft 513.
A rotating body motor is disposed in a further upper portion of the circular light shielding plate 515 via a link mechanism such as a gear (not shown).

  Then, when the rotating body motor (not shown) is driven, the driving force is transmitted to the shaft 513 through the link mechanism, and when the shaft 513 rotates, the circular light shielding plate 515, the rotating body 510, the disk member 511, etc. Rotate.

[Position information detection mechanism]
Here, the circular light shielding plate 515 is formed with a single notch 515a formed by a linear groove. A photo sensor 517 is arranged on the left side of the circular light shielding plate 515.
The photosensor 517 includes an irradiation unit 518 that emits light and a light receiving unit 519 that receives light emitted from the irradiation unit 518, and the irradiation unit 518 and the light receiving unit 519 are arranged to face each other with a predetermined gap therebetween. Has been. In this embodiment, the photosensor 517 and the circular light shielding plate 515 constitute a position information detection mechanism (position information detection means).

  By using such a position information detection mechanism, for example, when the rotating body 510 is at the origin position (reference position), the notch 515a of the circular light shielding plate 515 is disposed between the irradiation unit 518 and the light receiving unit 519. Thus, the light irradiated from the irradiation unit 518 to the light receiving unit 519 is not blocked.

  On the other hand, when the rotator 510 is not at the origin position (reference position), a portion other than the cutout portion 515a of the circular light shielding plate 515 is disposed between the irradiation unit 518 and the light receiving unit 519, and the light receiving unit receives light from the irradiation unit 518. The light irradiating 519 is blocked.

  Therefore, the main control CPU 72 determines that the rotating body 510 is at the origin position when the photosensor 517 is not in the light shielding state (when the detection signal indicating that the light shielding state is not received from the photosensor 760). be able to.

[Control configuration]
Next, a configuration related to control of the pachinko machine 1 will be described. FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing various electronic devices equipped in the pachinko machine 1. The pachinko machine 1 includes a main control device 70 that serves as the center of the control operation. The main control device 70 mainly has a function of controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko machine 1. The main controller 70 is built in the main control board unit 170 described above.

  The main controller 70 is equipped with a circuit board (main control board) on which a main control CPU 72 as a central processing unit is mounted. The main control CPU 72 includes a ROM 74, a RAM ( RWM) 76 and other semiconductor memories are integrated as an LSI. The main controller 70 is equipped with a random number generator 75 and a sampling circuit 77. Among these, the random number generator 75 generates a hardware random number (for example, 0 to 65535 in decimal notation) for the big hit determination (or the small hit determination), and the generated random number is the sampling circuit 77. To the main control CPU 72. In addition, the main controller 70 is equipped with peripheral ICs such as an input / output (I / O) port 79, a clock generation circuit (not shown), a counter / timer circuit (CTC), etc., and these are circuited together with the main control CPU 72. It is mounted on the board. A signal transmission path, a power supply path, a control bus, and the like are formed as wiring patterns on the circuit board (or the inner layer portion).

  The game board unit 8 includes a left start winning port 26 corresponding to the left starting winning port 26, the middle starting winning port 28, the right starting winning port 27, the first special electric accessory 30 and the second special electric accessory 31, respectively. 80, a middle start winning port switch 81, a right starting winning port switch 82, an upper count switch 84 and a lower count switch 85 are provided. Among these, the left start winning port switch 80, the middle start winning port switch 81, and the right start winning port switch 82 are for detecting the entry of game balls into the respective start winning ports. The upper count switch 84 is for detecting the number of game balls that have entered the first special electric accessory 30 (upper prize winning opening 30b) and counting the number thereof. Further, the lower count switch 85 is for detecting the number of game balls that have entered the second special electric accessory 31 (lower large prize opening 31b) and counting the number thereof. In the case of a self-sustained type gaming machine, the area where the lower count switch 85 is arranged is the continuation area, and the lower count switch 85 is a switch that detects that the game ball has passed the continuation area. (Continuation area detection means).

The game board unit 8 is provided with a specific area switch 700 corresponding to the specific area described above. When receiving the detection signal from the specific area switch 700, the main control CPU 72 transmits a specific area passing command to the effect control CPU 126.
In addition to these, a discharge detection switch 900 is provided in the first special electric accessory 30. The discharge detection switch 900 detects a game ball discharged from the first special electric accessory 30 and outputs a detection signal thereof (discharge detection means).

  Similarly, the game board unit 8 is equipped with a winning opening switch 86 for detecting the entering of a game ball into the normal winning opening 22. The winning port switch 86 may be the same for all the normal winning ports 22, or a separate winning port switch 86 may be provided for each of the plurality of normal winning ports 22. For example, it is good also as detecting the winning of a game ball with respect to each normal winning opening by installing two different winning opening switches 86 in two places on the left and right sides of the board.

  In any case, the winning detection signals of these switches 80, 81, 82, 84, 85, 86, 700, 900 are input to the main control CPU 72 via an input / output driver (not shown). In the present embodiment, the detection signals from the left start winning port switch 80, the middle start winning port switch 81, the right start winning port switch 82, and the specific area switch 700 are the most beneficial to the player due to the configuration of the game board unit 8. Since it is a signal that directly affects the signal, it is transmitted to the main controller 70 without any relay, and other detection signals are transmitted to the main controller 70 via the panel relay terminal board 87. Yes. The panel relay terminal plate 87 is provided with wiring patterns, connection terminals, and the like for relaying the respective detection signals.

  The first special symbol display device 34, the second special symbol display device 35, and the game state display device 38 described above are controlled in display operation based on a control signal from the main control CPU 72. The main control CPU 72 outputs control signals for the first special symbol display device 34, the second special symbol display device 35, and the game state display device 38 according to the progress of the game, and controls the lighting state of each LED. . Further, the first special symbol display device 34, the second special symbol display device 35, and the game state display device 38 are installed in the game board unit 8 in a state of being mounted on one integrated display board 89 as described above. A control signal is transmitted from the main control CPU 72 to the integrated display board 89 via the panel relay terminal board 87.

  The game board unit 8 is provided with an upper prize winning solenoid 90 corresponding to the first special electric accessory 30. The upper prize winning solenoid 90 operates (excites) based on a control signal from the main control CPU 72 to operate (open) the first special electric accessory 30.

  Similarly, the game board unit 8 is provided with a lower prize winning solenoid 95 corresponding to the second special electric accessory 31. The lower large prize opening solenoid 95 is operated (excited) based on a control signal from the main control CPU 72 to operate (open) the second special electric accessory 31. The upper large winning opening solenoid 90 and the lower large winning opening solenoid 95 relay a control signal from the main control CPU 72 via the panel relay terminal board 87 described above.

  Further, the game board unit 8 is provided with a rotating body motor 213 (drive source) corresponding to the rotating body 510 inside the first special electric accessory 30. The rotating body motor 213 is an actuator that rotates the rotating body 510. Similarly, for the rotating body motor 213, the control signal is transmitted from the main control CPU 72 via the panel relay terminal board 87. In the present embodiment, a drive signal for constant operation is output from the main control device 70 (main control CPU 72) to the rotating body motor 213.

  Further, the game board unit 8 is provided with a photo sensor 517 for detecting the origin position of the rotating body 510. An output signal from the photosensor 517 (a signal indicating that light is blocked) is input to the main controller 70 (main control CPU 72) via the panel relay terminal board 87.

  Furthermore, the game board unit 8 is provided with a magnetic sensor 204 (magnetic detection means), a vibration sensor 206 (vibration detection means), and a radio wave sensor 208 (radio wave detection means), of which the magnetic sensor 204 is installed. The magnetic flux flying to the game board unit 8 at the position is detected, and a detection signal corresponding to the density (magnetic strength) is output. Further, the vibration sensor 206 detects acceleration (vibration) applied to the game board unit 8 at the installation position, and outputs a detection signal corresponding to the magnitude. Furthermore, the radio wave sensor 208 detects a radio wave that reaches the game board unit 8 at the installation position, and outputs a detection signal corresponding to the reception intensity of the radio wave. Detection signals of these sensors are input to the main controller 70 (main control CPU 72) through the panel relay terminal board 87, respectively.

  In addition, a glass frame opening switch 91 is installed in the glass frame unit 4, and a plastic frame opening switch 93 is installed in the plastic frame assembly 7. When the glass frame unit 4 is opened alone, a contact signal from the glass frame opening switch 91 is input to the main controller 70 (main control CPU 72), and the plastic frame assembly 7 is opened from the outer frame assembly 2. Then, a contact signal from the plastic frame opening switch 93 is input to the main controller 70 (main control CPU 72). The main control CPU 72 can detect the open state of the glass frame unit 4 and the plastic frame assembly 7 from these contact signals. When the main control CPU 72 detects the open state of the glass frame unit 4 and the plastic frame assembly 7, the main control CPU 72 generates a door opening information signal as the external information signal.

  On the back side of the pachinko machine 1, a payout control device 92 is provided. The payout control device 92 (payout control computer) controls the operation of the payout device unit 172 described above. The payout control device 92 is equipped with a circuit board (payout control board) on which a payout control CPU 94 is mounted. The payout control CPU 94 is also an LSI in which a semiconductor memory such as a ROM 96 and a RAM 98 is integrated together with a CPU core (not shown). It is configured. The payout control device 92 (payout control CPU 94) controls the operation of the payout device unit 172 based on the prize ball instruction command from the main control CPU 72, and executes the payout operation of the requested number of game balls. The main control CPU 72 generates a prize ball information signal as the above external information signal together with the prize ball instruction command.

  In a prize ball case (not shown) of the payout device unit 172, a payout device substrate 100 is installed together with a payout motor 102 (for example, a stepping motor). The payout device substrate 100 is provided with a drive circuit for the payout motor 102. Yes. The payout device substrate 100 specifically controls the rotation angle of the payout motor 102 based on the payout number instruction signal from the payout control device 92 (the payout control CPU 94), and pays out the designated number of game balls from the prize ball case. Let it come out. The paid-out game balls are sent to the tray unit 6 through the payout flow path in the flow path unit 173.

  Further, for example, a payout path ball cut switch 104 is installed at an upstream position of the prize ball case, and a payout counting switch 106 is installed at a downstream position of the payout motor 102. When a prize ball is actually paid out by driving the payout motor 102, a count signal from the payout count switch 106 is input to the payout device substrate 100 each time. Further, when a ball break occurs at an upstream position of the prize ball case, a contact signal from the payout path ball break switch 104 is input to the payout device substrate 100. The dispensing device substrate 100 transmits the input count signal and contact signal to the dispensing control device 92 (dispensing control CPU 94). The payout control CPU 94 can detect the actual payout number and the out-of-ball state based on the signal received from the payout device substrate 100.

  Further, the pachinko machine 1 is provided with a full tank switch 161, for example, inside the lower plate 6c (the position of the bowl as viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 1). The prize balls (game balls) that are actually paid out are discharged to the upper plate 6b through the flow path unit 173. When the upper plate 6b is full of game balls, As described above, it flows into the lower plate 6c. When the lower tray 6c is filled with game balls, the full tank switch 161 is turned ON, and a full tank detection signal is input to the payout control device 92 (payout control CPU 94). In response to this, even if the payout control CPU 94 receives a prize ball instruction command from the main control CPU 72, it temporarily suspends further prize ball operations, and stores the unpaid prize ball remaining number in the RAM 98. Note that the RAM 98 can be backed up even when the power is cut off, so that even if a power failure (including momentary power failure) occurs during the game, the information on the number of remaining unsold prize balls will not be lost. .

  Further, on the back side of the pachinko machine 1, a firing solenoid 110 is installed together with the launch control board 108. In addition, a ball feeding solenoid 111 is provided in the tray unit 6. The launch control board 108, the launch solenoid 110, and the ball feed solenoid 111 constitute the launch control board set 174 described above, and the launch control board 108 is provided with drive circuits for the launch solenoid 110 and the ball feed solenoid 111. ing. Among these, the ball feed solenoid 111 performs an operation of sending out the game balls stored in the tray unit 6 one by one to a predetermined launch position in the launcher case. Further, the launch solenoid 110 hits the game ball sent to the launch position, and performs an operation of continuously (intermittently) launching the game balls one by one toward the game area 8 as described above. Note that the game ball is fired at intervals of, for example, about 0.6 seconds (within 100 per minute).

  On the other hand, the grip unit 16 located on the front side of the pachinko machine 1 is provided with a firing lever volume 112, a touch sensor 114, and a firing stop switch 116. Among these, the firing lever volume 112 generates an analog signal proportional to the operation amount (so-called stroke) of the firing handle by the player. The touch sensor 114 detects that the player's body is touching the grip unit 16 (launching handle) from the change in capacitance, and outputs a detection signal. The firing stop switch 116 generates a firing stop signal (contact signal) in accordance with the player's operation.

  The above receiving tray unit 6 is provided with a launch relay terminal plate 118, and each signal from the launch lever volume 112, the touch sensor 114, and the launch stop switch 116 is sent via the launch relay terminal plate 118. Sent to. The drive signal from the launch control board 108 is applied to the ball feed solenoid 111 via the launch relay terminal board 118. When the player operates the firing handle, an analog signal (which may be an encoded digital signal) is generated by the firing lever volume 112 according to the operation amount, and the firing solenoid 110 is driven based on the signal at this time. Thereby, the strength of launching a game ball is adjusted according to the operation amount of the player. The drive circuit of the firing control board 108 stops driving the firing solenoid 110 when the detection signal from the touch sensor 114 is off (low level) or when the firing stop signal is input from the firing stop switch 116. To do. In addition to this, the launch relay terminal plate 118 is connected with a lending device connection terminal plate 120 such as a game ball, and when the above-mentioned CR unit is not connected to this lending device connection terminal plate 120 such as a game ball, the launch is similarly performed. The drive circuit of the control board 108 stops driving the firing solenoid 110.

  The tray unit 6 includes a frequency display board 122 and a rental / return switch board 123. Of these, the frequency display board 122 is provided with the display of the frequency display unit (7-segment LED for 3 digits). In addition, switch modules connected to the ball lending button 10 and the return button 12 are mounted on the lending / return switch board 123, and when the ball lending button 10 or the return button 12 is operated, the operation signal is lended. And the return switch board 123 via the game ball lending device connection terminal board 120 to the CR unit. Further, a frequency signal indicating the remaining frequency of the valuable medium is transmitted from the CR unit to the frequency display board 122 via the gaming ball lending device connection terminal board 120. A display circuit (not shown) on the frequency display board 122 drives the display unit based on the frequency signal, and displays the remaining frequency of the valuable medium as a numerical value. In addition, when no valuable medium is inserted into the CR unit, or when the remaining frequency of the inserted valuable medium becomes zero, the display circuit of the frequency display board 122 drives the display to display a demonstration (value medium). Display for urging the user to input.

  Moreover, the pachinko machine 1 includes an effect control device 124 as a control configuration. The effect control device 124 controls the effect accompanying the progress of the game in the pachinko machine 1. The effect control device 124 is also equipped with a circuit board (composite sub-control board) on which an effect control CPU 126 that is a central processing unit is mounted. The effect control CPU 126 includes a CPU core (not shown) and a semiconductor memory such as a ROM 128 and a RAM 130 as a main memory. The effect control CPU 126 can be of a type that is faster (high clock frequency) than the main control CPU 72 and has a wide data bus width (for example, 64 bits). The production control device 124 is provided at a position covered with the back cover unit 178 on the back side of the pachinko machine 1.

  The effect control device 124 is equipped with an input / output driver (not shown) and various peripheral ICs, as well as a lamp drive circuit 132 and an acoustic drive circuit 134. The production control CPU 126 performs production control based on the production command transmitted from the main control CPU 72, and gives commands to the lamp driving circuit 132 and the acoustic driving circuit 134 to emit various lamps 46 to 52 and the panel lamp 53. Or a process of actually outputting sound effects, voices, and the like from the speakers 54, 55, and 56.

  The lamp driving circuit 132 includes a switching element such as a PWM (pulse width modulation) IC or a MOSFET (not shown). The lamp driving circuit 132 switches driving voltages (or duty switching) applied to various lamps including LEDs. ) And manage the operation such as light emission and flashing. The various lamps include the glass frame top lamps 46 and 48, the glass frame side lamp 50, the upper pan lamp 51, and the pan lamp 52. The panel lamp 53 corresponds to an LED incorporated in the first special electric accessory 30, the second special electric accessory 31, various prize winning openings or the vicinity thereof. Here, although the example in which the saucer lamp 52 is connected to the glass frame decorating board 136 is given, a saucer illuminated board is installed in the saucer unit 6, and the saucer lamp 52 is interposed via the saucer illuminated board. It may be configured to be connected to the lamp driving circuit 132.

  The acoustic drive circuit 134 is, for example, a sound generator that includes a sound ROM, an acoustic control IC, an amplifier, and the like (not shown). The acoustic drive circuit 134 drives the upper speaker 54 and the lower speaker 56 to perform acoustic output. .

  In the present embodiment, a glass frame decoration board 136 is installed on the inner surface of the glass frame unit 4, and drive signals from the lamp drive circuit 132 and the acoustic drive circuit 134 pass through the glass frame decoration board 136 and various lamps 46. To 52 and speakers 54, 55, and 56. Also, the effect switching button 45 is connected to the glass frame decorating board 136, and when the player operates the effect switching button 45, the contact signal is sent to the effect control device 124 through the glass frame decorating board 136. Entered. Furthermore, the jog dial 45a is connected to the glass frame decorating board 136, and when the player rotates the jog dial 45a, the rotation signal is input to the effect control device 124 through the glass frame decorating board 136. . In addition, although the example which connected the effect switch button 45 and the jog dial 45a to the glass frame decor substrate 136 is given here, when the above-described saucer decor board is installed, the effect switch button 45 and the jog dial 45a are the saucer decor. It may be connected to a substrate.

  In addition, the panel board 138 is installed in the game board unit 8, and a drive signal from the lamp drive circuit 132 is applied to the panel lamp 53 via the panel board 138.

  Further, a volume changeover switch 902 is provided on the back side of the pachinko machine 1. The volume switch 902 is, for example, a rotary rotary switch, and can be set in 10 steps from “0” to “9”. The value of the volume selector switch 902 is positioned as an initial value setting of “volume set at power-on”. However, since the volume changeover switch 902 is arranged on the back side of the pachinko machine 1, the player cannot adjust the volume changeover switch 902, and the adjustment of the volume changeover switch 902 is limited only to a game attendant or the like. It can be performed. The signal from the volume switch 902 is input to the effect control CPU 126 via the panel electrical board 138.

  The effect display device 42 is installed on the front surface of the second special electric accessory 31, and the display screen is visible from the front side of the game board unit 8. Further, an effect drive control device 144 is installed on the back side of the game board unit 8, and the display operation by the effect display device 42 is controlled by the effect drive control device 144. The effect drive control device 144 is equipped with a circuit board (effect drive control board) on which a drive control CPU 146, which is a general-purpose central processing unit, is mounted. The drive control CPU 146 is configured as an LSI in which semiconductor memories such as a ROM 148 and a RAM 150 are integrated together with a CPU core (not shown).

  The ROM 128 of the effect control CPU 126 stores a basic program related to effect control, and the effect control CPU 126 executes effect control according to this program. The production control includes production control using various lamps 46 to 52, a panel lamp 53, speakers 54, 55, 56, and the like, and display production control using the production display device 42. . The effect control CPU 126 transmits basic information (for example, effect number) regarding the effect to the drive control CPU 146, and the drive control CPU 146 that has received the information specifically displays the effect display device 42 based on the basic information. The lighting status of each is controlled individually.

  In addition, a power supply control unit 162 is provided on the back side of the plastic frame assembly 7. The power supply control unit 162 has a built-in switching power supply circuit. When external power (for example, AC 24V) is taken from the island facility through the power cord 164, necessary power (for example, DC + 34V, + 12V) can be generated therefrom. The electric power generated by the power supply control unit 162 is distributed to the main control device 70, the payout control device 92, and the effect control device 124. Furthermore, power is supplied to the launch control board 108 via the payout control device 92, and power is supplied to the CR unit via the game ball rental device connection terminal board 120. In addition, power is supplied to the effect drive control device 144 via the effect control device 124, and power is distributed from the effect drive control device 144 to the effect display device 42. The low voltage power for logic (for example, DC + 5V) is generated by a power supply IC (3-terminal regulator or the like) built in each device. Further, as described above, the power supply control unit 162 is grounded (grounded) to the island facility through the ground wire 166.

  The external terminal plate 160 is connected to the payout control device 92, and various external information signals generated by the main control device 70 (main control CPU 72) pass through the payout control device 92 to the external terminal plate 160. Is output to the outside. The main control device 70 (main control CPU 72) and the payout control device 92 (payout control CPU 94) can output an external information signal to the outside of the pachinko machine 1 through the external terminal board 160. The signals output from the external terminal board 160 are collected by, for example, a hall computer (not shown) in a game hall. Here, the configuration via the payout control device 92 is taken as an example, but a configuration in which an external information signal is directly output from the main control device 70 to the external terminal board 160 may be used.

[Game flow]
Next, FIG. 7 is a game flow diagram showing an example of a game flow by the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment. A normal game by the pachinko machine 1 is started by driving (launching) a game ball into the game area 8a. Hereinafter, the flow of the game will be described on the assumption that the game ball is launched.

[F01: Entering the starting prize opening]
When a game ball flows into the game area 8a and enters a left start winning port 26, a middle start winning port 28, or a right start winning port 27, a left start winning port corresponding to each start winning port The passing of the game ball is detected by the switch 80, the middle start winning opening switch 81 or the right starting winning opening switch 82, and a special symbol lottery is performed in response to this.

  The special symbol lottery is a lottery related to whether or not to operate the first special electric accessory 30. If no game ball has entered any of the starting winning openings, the game flow is terminated for the time being, and the game flow is started again aiming for entering the starting winning opening (F01).

  Although not particularly illustrated, when a special symbol lottery is performed, after the special symbol is variably displayed over a predetermined variation time in the first special symbol display device 34 or the second special symbol display device 35, the lottery result is displayed. It is stopped and displayed in a manner to represent. The variation pattern of the special symbol by the first special symbol display device 34 or the second special symbol display device 35 may be changed randomly by lottery or fixed to a certain variation pattern.

Here, in this embodiment, the first special symbol lottery (internal lottery) is performed in response to the ball entering the left start winning port 26 or the right start winning port 27, while the ball entering the middle start winning port 28 is The second special symbol lottery (internal lottery) is performed as an opportunity.
And since the winning probability (small hit probability) of the special symbol lottery is set to 1 (= 1/1), if a game ball enters one of the start winning openings, it will correspond to the small hit as it is. Become. Therefore, it is not particularly necessary to internally acquire the hit determination random number in the main controller 70, but it may be intentionally acquired. In the present embodiment, there is not provided a hit (so-called direct hit, per direct hit) in which a big hit game is directly executed especially when a ball enters each start winning opening, but the hit determination random number acquired here is used. The direct hit determination may be performed.

  Further, in this embodiment, the special symbol does not have a “missing” display mode, and in the lottery based on the first special symbol, it corresponds to “small per 1”, “small per 2” or “small per 3”, and the second special In the lottery by design, it corresponds to “4 per small portion”, “5 per small portion” or “6 per small portion”. The difference between “small hit 1” to “small hit 3” related to the first special symbol and “small hit 4” to “small hit 6” related to the second special symbol is related to the number of operations of the first special electric accessory 30. In the case of “small hit 1” to “small hit 3” relating to the first special symbol, the first special electric accessory 30 is operated once, and “small hit 4” to “small” relating to the second special symbol. In the case of “6 per hit”, the first special electric accessory 30 operates twice.

  It should be noted that whether or not to operate the first special electric accessory 30 has been described in the example in which the determination is made by a special symbol lottery. However, the game ball has a left start winning port 26, a middle start winning port 28, or a right start winning port. When the ball enters any of 27, the first special electric accessory 30 may be operated without executing the special symbol lottery.

[F02: First special electric accessory 30 operation]
In any case, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed in a small hit state by the first special symbol display device 34 or the second special symbol display device 35, the first special electric accessory 30 is activated (opened). Operate. The operation of the first special electric accessory 30 is to change the movable piece 30a to the open position as described above. In the present embodiment, “small hit 1” to “small hit 3” related to the first special symbol. In the case of falling under the above, the movable piece 30a is opened for a short period only once over a specified opening time (for example, 0.4 seconds). The movable piece 30a is opened for a short period only twice over a predetermined opening time (for example, 0.7 seconds).

[F03: Judgment at Kyudai Univ.
Next, it is determined whether or not a game ball has entered the upper prize winning opening 30b when the first special electric accessory 30 is activated. Here, when a game ball enters the upper prize winning opening 30b, the game flow further proceeds to a sorting operation in the first special electric accessory 30. If a game ball does not enter the top special winning opening 30b of the first special electric accessory 30, the game flow is terminated for the time being, and the game flow is aimed again for entering the starting winning opening (F01). Will start.

[F04: Specific area validity determination]
When the game flow proceeds to the next stage, validity determination regarding a specific area is performed. The validity determination of the specific area is a determination of whether the passing of the game ball is valid or invalid when the game ball passes the specific area. The specific area is basically valid if the game is played normally, but may be invalid if any error condition occurs. As a result, when it is determined that the specific area is valid (Yes), the game flow proceeds to [F05], and when it is determined that the specific area is invalid (No), the game flow ends there, and again. The game flow is started with the aim of entering the start winning opening (F01). In this case, an error state teaching effect may be executed according to the error state, or the game may be shifted to a state where the game cannot be resumed until the error state is canceled.

[F05: Pass through specific area]
When the game flow progresses to the game in the first special electric accessory 30, the game ball passes through the specific area through the sorting operation of the game balls in the first special electric accessory 30 (V prize) A determination is made whether or not. As a result, when the game ball is finally discharged from the first special electric accessory 30 without passing through the specific area, unfortunately, the game flow is ended there, and the player enters the start winning opening (F01) again. Aiming to start the game flow.

[F06: Big hit game execution]
On the other hand, when a game ball passes through a specific area (V prize) in the first special electric accessory 30, a second special electric accessory 31 different from the first special electric accessory 30 is activated. Specifically, for example, whether the lower major winning opening 31b is opened a predetermined number of times (for example, 8 times) over a predetermined opening time (for example, 29 seconds), or whether a predetermined number (for example, 8) of game balls have been won A special game is executed in which one of the conditions is satisfied as one round and this round is repeated over a predetermined number of continuous operations.

  In the present embodiment, the number of continuous operations is set based on the winning type obtained by the lottery by the first special symbol or the lottery by the second special symbol. Specifically, if the result of the lottery with the first special symbol corresponds to “1 small hit”, or if the result of the lottery with the second special symbol corresponds to “4 small hits”, continuous operation The number of times is set to 3 times. In addition, if the lottery result with the first special symbol corresponds to “small hit 2”, or the lottery result with the second special symbol corresponds to “5 small hits”, the number of continuous operations Is set to 7 times, and if the result of the lottery with the first special symbol corresponds to “3 per small” or the result of the lottery with the second special symbol corresponds to “6 per small”, The number of continuous operations is set to 16 times. During such a big hit game (during the operation of the second special electric accessory 31), a large number of balls can be generated in the lower large winning opening 31b that is normally closed in a short period. Players can collect many prize balls together. In the present embodiment, [F02] operation of the first special electric accessory 30 is the first round.

  The above is the flow of the game by the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, but the progress of such a game and the production accompanying it are controlled by electronic devices centering on the main control device 70 and the production control device 124 described above. Yes. Therefore, control processing executed by the main control CPU 72 of the main control device 70 will be described next.

[Reset start (main) processing]
When the pachinko machine 1 is powered on, the main control CPU 72 starts a reset start process. The reset start process restores the gaming state based on the backup information saved at the previous power shutdown (so-called power recovery) or conversely clears the backup information, thereby adjusting the initial state of the pachinko machine 1 Process. The reset start process is positioned as a main process (main control program) for guaranteeing a stable gaming operation of the pachinko machine 1 after adjusting the initial state.

  8 and 9 are flowcharts showing an example of the procedure of the reset start process. Hereinafter, the process performed by the main control CPU 72 will be described step by step.

  Step S101: First, the main control CPU 72 sets the top address of the stack area in the stack pointer.

  Step S102: Subsequently, the main control CPU 72 sets the vector-type interrupt mode (mode 2) and corrects the default RST-type interrupt mode (mode 0). Thus, thereafter, the main control CPU 72 can refer to an arbitrary address (however, the least significant bit is 0) as an interrupt vector and execute a designated interrupt handler.

  Step S103: The main control CPU 72 executes a standby process at reset. This process is for securing a certain standby time (for example, about several thousand ms) at the time of reset start (for example, power-on) and checking the main power-off detection signal during that time. Specifically, when the main control CPU 72 sets the loop counter for the waiting time, the main control CPU 72 bit-checks the input port of the main power-off detection signal while decrementing the value of the loop counter. The main power-off detection signal is input from, for example, a power monitoring IC that is a peripheral device. If the input of the main power-off detection signal is confirmed before the loop counter reaches 0, the main control CPU 72 restarts the process from the beginning. As a result, for example, the system can be protected when a main power switch (not shown) is turned on and off repeatedly within a short time (about 1 to 2 seconds).

  Step S104: Next, the main control CPU 72 permits access to the work area of the RAM 76. Specifically, the RAM protect setting value in the work area is reset (00H). As a result, thereafter, access to the work area of the RAM 76 is permitted.

  Step S105: Also, the main control CPU 72 performs initial setting of a mask register in order to set an interrupt mask. Specifically, a value for enabling the CTC interrupt is stored in the mask register.

  Step S106: The main control CPU 72 refers to the input signal from the previously cleared RAM clear switch and confirms whether or not the RAM clear switch has been operated (switch ON). If the RAM clear switch is not operated (No), step S107 is executed next.

  Step S107: Next, the main control CPU 72 checks whether or not backup information is stored in the RAM 76, that is, whether or not a backup validity determination flag is set. If the backup is normally completed in the previous power-off process and the backup validity determination flag (for example, “A55AH”) is set (Yes), then the main control CPU 72 executes step S108.

  Step S108: The main control CPU 72 executes a sum check on the backup information in the RAM 76. Specifically, the main control CPU 72 sum-checks all areas of the work area of the RAM 76 (a user work area including a use prohibition area and a stack area) except for the backup validity determination flag and the sum check buffer. If the result of the sum check is normal (Yes), the main control CPU 72 then executes step S109.

Step S109: The main control CPU 72 resets the backup validity determination flag (for example, “0000H”).
Step S110: Also, the main control CPU 72 clears the command waiting for transmission immediately before the previous power-off occurrence.

  Step S111: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes an effect control return process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 transmits a return command (for example, a model designation command) to the effect control device 124. In response to this, the effect control device 124 can restore the effect state (for example, the sound output content, the light emission state of various lamps, etc.) that was being executed at the time of the previous power shutdown.

  Step S112: The main control CPU 72 executes state return processing. In this process, the main control CPU 72 sets various values in the work area of the RAM 76 based on the backup information, and the gaming state being executed at the time of the previous power-off (for example, the display mode of special symbols, the contents of operation memory, Various flag states, random number update states, etc.) are restored. Further, the main control CPU 72 restores the backed up PC register value.

  On the other hand, when the RAM clear switch is operated at power-on (step S106: Yes), when the backup validity determination flag is not set (step S107: No), or when the backup information is not normal. (Step S108: No), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to Step S113.

Step S113: The main control CPU 72 clears the stored contents other than the use prohibited area of the RAM 76. As a result, the work area and stack area of the RAM 76 are all initialized, and even if valid backup information is stored, the contents are erased.
Step S114: Also, the main control CPU 72 performs initial setting of the RAM 76.

  Step S115: The main control CPU 72 executes an effect control output process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 outputs a command (command necessary for effect control) to be transmitted to the effect control device 124 after the initial setting.

  Step S116: The main control CPU 72 executes a payout control output process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 outputs an instruction command for starting the payout of prize balls to the payout control device 92.

  Step S117: The main control CPU 72 executes CTC initial setting processing, and performs initial setting of a CTC (counter / timer circuit) that is a peripheral device. In this process, the main control CPU 72 sets an interrupt vector register and sets an interrupt count value (for example, 4 ms) in the CTC. As a result, when a CTC interrupt occurs next time, the main control CPU 72 can continue the processing from the program address of the PC register that has been backed up.

  When the above procedure is executed in the reset start process, the main control CPU 72 shifts to the main loop shown in FIG. 9 (connection symbol A → A).

  Step S118, Step S119: The main control CPU 72 executes the power interruption occurrence check process after prohibiting interruption. In this process, the main control CPU 72 performs bit check on the input port of the main power-off detection signal and monitors the occurrence of power-off (decrease in supply voltage). When the power is cut off, the main control CPU 72 clears the output port buffers corresponding to the upper prize winning solenoid 90 and the lower prize winning solenoid 95, and the entire work area of the RAM 76 excluding the backup validity judgment flag and the sum check buffer. Are backed up, and the sum result value is stored in the sum check buffer. Then, the main control CPU 72 stores the valid value (for example, “A55AH”) in the backup validity determination flag area, prohibits access to the RAM 76, and stops (NOP) the process. On the other hand, if the power shutoff does not occur, the main control CPU 72 next executes step S120. There is also a known programming example in which the CPU executes the process at the time of the occurrence of power interruption as a non-maskable interrupt (NMI) process.

  Step S120: The main control CPU 72 executes an initial value update random number update process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 increments random numbers for updating (changing) initial values of various software random numbers. In the present embodiment, various random numbers (for example, a big hit symbol random number, a fluctuation pattern decision random number, etc.) other than the big hit decision random number (hardware random number) are generated on the program. Note that the fluctuation pattern determination random number corresponding to the special symbol can be generated as necessary, and when not used, the random number generation process can be omitted. In any case, these software random numbers are updated by a loop counter within a predetermined range in another interrupt process (step S201 in FIG. 11), but each time the random number value makes one round in this process, the loop counter The initial value (not all random numbers need to be targeted) is changed. The initial value updating random number is used to randomly change the initial value, and in step S120, the initial value updating random number is updated. Note that the reason why step S120 is executed after the interruption is prohibited in step S118 is that the same process is executed in another interrupt management process (step S202 in FIG. 11), so there is a duplication (contention). ) To prevent the above). As described above, in the present embodiment, the big hit determination random number is a hardware random number generated by the random number generator 75, and the update period is faster than the timer interruption period (for example, several ms) (for example, several μs). Therefore, it is not necessary to update the initial value of the jackpot determination random number.

  Step S121, Step S122: The main control CPU 72 permits the interrupt and executes other random number update processing. The random numbers updated in this process are random numbers (variation pattern determination random numbers, etc.) that are not related to the determination of the winning type (winning type) among software random numbers. This process is performed for the remaining time when a timer interrupt occurs during execution of the main loop and the main control CPU 72 executes another interrupt management process (FIG. 11). The contents of the interrupt management process will be described later.

[Power failure check processing]
FIG. 10 is a flowchart specifically illustrating a procedure example of the power-off occurrence check process.
Step S130: First, the main control CPU 72 sets a condition for checking the occurrence of power interruption. This check condition can be set as an on-counter value for confirming that the main power-off detection signal is continuously output, for example.

  Step S132: Next, the main control CPU 72 reads the main power-off detection switch input port and confirms whether or not the main power-off detection signal is output (checks a specific bit). Although not particularly illustrated, the main power-off detection switch is mounted on the main controller 70, for example, and this main power-off detection switch monitors the drive voltage supplied from the power control unit 162, and the voltage level is monitored. When the voltage falls below the reference voltage, the main power-off detection signal is output. Note that the main power-off detection switch may be built in the power control unit 162. When the main control CPU 72 confirms that the main power-off detection signal is not output at this time (No), the main control CPU 72 exits this process and returns to the reset start process. On the other hand, when it is confirmed that the main power-off detection signal is output (Yes), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to the next step S134.

  Step S134: The main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not the above check conditions are satisfied. Specifically, for example, 1 is subtracted from the on-counter value set in the previous step S130, and it is confirmed whether or not the result is 0. If the on-counter value is not yet 0 at this time (No), the main control CPU 72 returns to step S132 and reconfirms the main power-off detection switch input port. When the check condition is satisfied by repeating the loop from step S134 to step S132 (step S134: Yes), the main control CPU 72 then proceeds to step S136.

  Step S136: The main control CPU 72 clears the output port buffer corresponding to the test signal terminal and the command control signal in addition to the output ports corresponding to the upper prize winning solenoid 90 and the lower prize winning solenoid 95 as described above.

Step S138, Step S140: Next, the main control CPU 72 adds the entire contents excluding the backup validity determination flag and the sum check buffer in the work area of the RAM 76 in units of 1 byte, and repeats until the addition is completed for all areas. .
Step S142: When the calculation of the sum is completed for all the areas (Step S140: Yes), the main control CPU 72 stores the sum result value in the sum check buffer.

Step S144: Next, the main control CPU 72 stores the valid value in the backup validity determination flag area as described above.
Step S146: Further, the main control CPU 72 stores “01H” indicating access prohibition in the protect value of the RAM 76, and prohibits access to the work area (including the use prohibition area and the stack area) of the RAM 76.
Step S148: Then, the main control CPU 72 enters a standby loop and stops all other processes in preparation for shutting off the main power supply. After the main power is cut off, the backup power is supplied from a backup power circuit (not shown) (for example, a circuit including a capacitive element mounted on the main controller 70), so the stored contents of the RAM 76 are lost even after the main power is turned off. Held without. The backup power supply circuit may be incorporated in the power supply control unit 162, for example.

  Through the above processing, all the information stored in the work area of the RAM 76 to be backed up (sum added) is retained in the RAM 76 even after the main power is turned off. The stored memory is restored as backup information when the power is turned off after confirming the normality of the checksum in the previous reset start process (FIG. 8).

[Interrupt management processing (timer interrupt processing)]
Next, interrupt management processing (timer interrupt processing) will be described. FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating an exemplary procedure of interrupt management processing. The main control CPU 72 executes an interrupt management process every predetermined time (for example, several ms) based on the interrupt request signal from the counter / timer circuit. Each procedure will be described below.

  Step S200: First, the main control CPU 72 saves the values of the registers (accumulator A, flag register F, and general-purpose registers B to L) used during execution of the main loop in the save area of the RAM 76. Another value can be written in the registers (A to L) after the value is saved in the interrupt management process.

  Step S201: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes a lottery random number update process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 updates the value of the counter for generating various random numbers for lottery. The value of each counter is incremented in the random number counter area of the RAM 76 and loops within a specified range. Various random numbers include, for example, jackpot symbol random numbers.

  Step S202: The main control CPU 72 executes the initial value update random number update process also here. The content of the process is the same as described above.

  Step S203: The main control CPU 72 executes input processing. In this process, the main control CPU 72 inputs various switch signals from the input / output (I / O) port 79 (winning detection information generating means). Specifically, the input state (ON / OFF) of the winning detection signal from the left starting winning port switch 80, the middle starting winning port switch 81 or the right starting winning port switch 82 or the passing detection signal from the specific area switch 700 is read. To do.

  Step S204: Here, the main control CPU 72 executes an error management process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 determines whether or not an illegal winning has occurred based on the input state (ON / OFF) of the winning detection signal read in the previous input process (step S203). Determination means). If it is determined that an illegal winning has occurred, the main control CPU 72 generates an illegal winning error command (illegal winning information generating means), and rewrites the bit of the winning detection signal due to the illegal winning from ON to OFF (winning detection information). Erasing means). Further, in this process, the main control CPU 72 monitors illegal acts by the magnetic sensor 204, the vibration sensor 206, and the radio wave sensor 208, determines whether or not excessive winning has occurred, The origin position of the rotator motor 213 is monitored based on the detection signal from the sensor 517, or the residence time in the special prize opening is monitored using a predetermined timer. Details of the error management process will be described later with reference to another flowchart.

  Step S205: The main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not the game is stopped. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the game stop flag is set to ON (game stop function is ON). As a result, when it is confirmed that the game is stopped (Yes), the main control CPU 72 does not execute the processes from step S206 to step S208, but performs the processes after step S209. On the other hand, when it cannot be confirmed that the game is stopped (No), the main control CPU 72 executes the next step S206. The game stop flag is set in the previous error management process.

  Step S206: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes switch input event processing. In this process, a process based on a signal that is maintained without being erased as an illegal prize among the switch signals input in the previous input process is performed. For example, the main control CPU 72 generates an event that occurs during a game based on a winning detection signal from the left starting winning port switch 80, a middle starting winning port switch 81, or a right starting winning port switch 82 or a passing detection signal from the specific area switch 700. Are determined, and further processing is executed according to the event that has occurred. The specific contents of the switch input event process will be described later with reference to another flowchart.

  In this embodiment, when a winning detection signal (ON) is input from the left start winning port switch 80 or the right starting winning port switch 82, the main control CPU 72 triggers an internal lottery (lottery trigger) corresponding to the first special symbol. It is determined that an event occurs. When a winning detection signal (ON) is input from the middle start winning opening switch 81, the main control CPU 72 determines that an event serving as an internal lottery trigger (lottery trigger) corresponding to the second special symbol has occurred. If it is determined that any event has occurred, the main control CPU 72 executes a process corresponding to each event. Note that the main control CPU 72 determines which of the left start prize opening switch 80, the middle start prize opening switch 81, and the right start prize opening switch 82 causes an event that causes an internal lottery (lottery opportunity). A switch-by-switch winning command for discrimination may be transmitted to the effect control CPU 126.

  Step S207: The main control CPU 72 executes special game management processing during the interrupt management processing. These processes are for specifically proceeding with the game in the pachinko machine 1. In this special game management process, the main control CPU 72 controls the execution of the internal lottery corresponding to the special symbols described above, and the variable display and stop display by the first special symbol display device 34 and the second special symbol display device 35. Or the operation of the first special electric accessory 30 and the second special electric accessory 31 according to the display result. The details of the special game management process will be described later with reference to another flowchart.

  Step S208: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes prize ball payout processing. In this process, based on the winning detection signals input from the various switches 80, 81, 82, 84, 85, 86 in the previous input process (step S203), a prize for instructing the payout control device 92 the number of winning balls. Output a ball command. The main control CPU 72 generates a prize ball number command for the effect control device 124 and stores it in the command buffer.

  Step S209: The main control CPU 72 executes a motor management process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 detects the origin position related to the rotation of the rotating body motor 213, and when outputting a driving signal to the rotating body motor 213, stores the driving signal in the corresponding port output request buffer. . The main control CPU 72 generates a drive signal based on an operation pattern corresponding to the rotating body motor 213 in this motor management process. Details of the motor management process will be described later with reference to another flowchart.

  Step S210: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes external information processing. In this process, the main control CPU 72 sends the above external information signals (for example, prize ball information, door opening information, symbol determination number information, jackpot information, start port information, security error information) to the hall computer in the game hall through the external terminal board 160. Information etc.) is stored in the port output request buffer.

  In this embodiment, among the various external information signals, for example, “big hit 1” to “big hit 5” are output to the outside as jackpot information, so that an external electronic device (data display) connected to the pachinko machine 1 is displayed. A variety of jackpot information can be provided. In other words, the jackpot information is divided into a plurality of “big hit 1” to “big hit 5” and output, so that the type of jackpot (winning type) from these combinations can be tabulated and managed by a hall computer (not shown). . Based on the jackpot information, for example, a data display device (not shown) counts and displays the number of jackpot occurrences within the past several business days for each pachinko machine 1, and recognizes whether or not each jackpot is currently hit Or can recognize whether or not each symbol is currently in a shortened state of the symbol variation time. In this external information processing, the main control CPU 72 controls each output state (set of ON or OFF) of “big hit 1” to “big hit 5” in detail.

  Step S211: The main control CPU 72 executes test signal processing. In this processing, the main control CPU 72 generates various test signals representing its own internal state (for example, special symbol game management state, big hit, etc.), and stores them in the port output request buffer. With this test signal, for example, the internal state of the main control CPU 72 can be tested outside the main controller 70.

  Step S212: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes display output management processing. In this process, the main control CPU 72 controls the lighting state of the first special symbol display device 34, the second special symbol display device 35, and the like. Specifically, the drive signal stored in the port output request buffer is output to the port in the previous special game management process (step S207). The drive signal is stored in the port output request buffer as byte data to be applied to each LED. As a result, each LED is driven in a predetermined display mode (a mode in which symbol change display, stop display, or the like is performed). The specific processing content will be described later using another flowchart.

  Step S213: The main control CPU 72 executes an output management process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 outputs the external information signal (byte data) stored in the port output request buffer in the previous external information processing (step S210). Further, the main control CPU 72 outputs the driving signals, test signals and the like of the upper prize winning solenoid 90 and the lower prize winning solenoid 95 stored in the port output request buffer together to output a port.

  Step S214: The main control CPU 72 executes effect control output processing. In this processing, it is confirmed whether or not there is a command (command necessary for presentation control) that the main control CPU 72 should transmit to the presentation control device 124 in the command buffer. Output port.

  Step S215: The main control CPU 72 clears the port output request buffer stored by the current CTC interrupt.

  In the present embodiment, an example is given in which the processing (game control program module) of step S207 to step S214 is executed as a timer interrupt processing. However, these processing are incorporated in the main loop of the CPU and executed. There are also known programming examples.

  Step S216: When the above processing is completed, the main control CPU 72 stores a value (01H) for designating the end of the interrupt in the interrupt program counter, and ends the CTC interrupt.

  Steps S217 and S218: The main control CPU 72 restores the saved values of the registers (A to L) and permits the next CTC interrupt. Thereafter, the main control CPU 72 returns to the main loop (program address indicated by the stack pointer).

  Next, details of the error management process will be described. For error management processing, the following three methods can be employed. The outline of each method is as follows.

[First method]
The first method is a method of determining whether the specific area is valid or invalid by monitoring a motor origin non-detection error state (movable body position error state). Here, the motor origin non-detection error state refers to an error state in which the origin cannot be detected at a predetermined cycle when the normal state is set to a state where the origin can be detected at a predetermined cycle.

[Second method]
The second method is a method for determining whether the specific region is valid or invalid by monitoring the residence time error state (residence time error state) in the special winning opening. The special winning mouth retention time error state means that when the game ball is discharged from the first special electric accessory 30 within a predetermined time to the normal state, the game ball is moved to the first special electric motor within the predetermined time. An error state that is not discharged from the accessory 30.

[Third method]
The third method is a method that combines the first method and the second method, and monitors the error state of both the motor origin non-detection error state and the staying time error state in the special winning opening to determine whether the specific area is valid or invalid. It is a method to decide.
Hereinafter, the three methods will be described in order.

[Error management processing (1)]
FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure example of error management processing according to the first method. Hereinafter, it demonstrates along the example of a procedure.

  Step S220: The main control CPU 72 executes a motor origin non-detection error detection process (error state detection means). In this process, the detection signal from the photosensor 517 is monitored to check whether the rotating body motor 213 is operating normally. When a motor origin non-detection error state occurs, the motor origin non-detection error flag is turned ON (= 1). Note that specific processing contents will be described later using another flowchart.

  Step S222: The main control CPU 72 executes a special winning opening fraud monitoring process. In this process, the error status (illegal prize error status or over-winning error status) relating to the upper major prize opening 30b or the lower major prize opening 31b is monitored, and when such an error condition occurs, an error flag (illegal prize error flag or prize winning) Set the excess error flag) to ON (= 1). In this case, the main control CPU 72 sets the game stop flag to ON, and executes a process of stopping the game after the illegal winning error state or the excessive winning error state occurs.

  Step S224: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes magnetism detection processing (error state detection means). In this process, the main control CPU 72 determines the presence / absence of an improper act relating to magnetism (so-called “magnet goto”) based on the detection signal from the magnetic sensor 204. As a result, when a magnetic flux corresponding to an illegal act is detected, the main control CPU 72 sets the illegal act security error flag to ON (= 1). Thereby, in the pachinko machine 1, an error state related to an illegal act occurs.

  Step S226: The main control CPU 72 executes vibration detection processing (error state detection means). In this process, the main control CPU 72 determines the presence or absence of a fraudulent act related to vibration (so-called “drilling”) based on the detection signal from the vibration sensor 206. As a result, when a vibration that is recognized as a fraudulent activity is detected, the main control CPU 72 also turns the fraud security error flag ON.

  Step S228: Further, the main control CPU 72 executes radio wave detection processing (error state detection means). In this process, the main control CPU 72 determines the presence or absence of fraudulent acts (so-called “radio wave”) related to radio waves (including electromagnetic waves) based on the detection signal from the radio wave sensor 208. As a result, when a radio wave that is recognized as a fraudulent act is detected, the main control CPU 72 similarly turns on the fraudulent act security error flag.

  Step S230: The main control CPU 72 checks whether various error flags other than the motor origin non-detection error flag are set to ON (= 1). The various error flags other than the motor origin non-detection error flag are the above-mentioned “error flag (illegal prize error flag or over-winning error flag)” or “fraud act security error flag”.

  As a result, when it is confirmed that various error flags other than the motor origin non-detection error flag are set to ON (= 1) (Yes), the main control CPU 72 executes step S232. On the other hand, when it cannot be confirmed that various error flags other than the motor origin non-detection error flag are set to ON (= 1) (No), the main control CPU 72 executes step S234.

  Step S232: The main control CPU 72 sets the specific area (including the continuation area) to be invalid (passage detection invalidating means). As a result, even if it is detected that the game ball has passed through the specific area, the passage of the game ball becomes invalid. For this reason, it will be in the state where a big hit does not occur after that.

  Step S234: The main control CPU 72 sets the specific area (including the continuation area) to be valid (passage detection validating means). Thereby, when it is detected that the game ball has passed through the specific area, the game ball is effectively passed. For this reason, it will be in the state where big hit occurs after that.

  Step S236: The main control CPU 72 confirms the values of various error flags of the “motor origin non-detection error flag”, “error flag (illegal prize error flag or over-winning error flag)”, and “fraud security error flag”. To do.

  If it is confirmed that any one of the error flags is set to ON (= 1) (Yes), the main control CPU 72 executes step S238. On the other hand, when it is confirmed that all error flags are OFF (= 0) (No), the main control CPU 72 does not execute step S238.

  Step S238: The main control CPU 72 executes an error command transmission process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 generates an error command to be transmitted to the effect control device 124 (effect control CPU 126), and transfers the value to the command transmission buffer. The error command can set a different value for each error that has occurred. For example, if the “motor origin not detected error flag” is ON, a value identifiable as “motor origin not detected error” is set in the error command, and if the “illegal prize error flag” is ON, an “illegal prize error” Is set to the error command, and if the “exceeding prize error flag” is ON, a value that can be identified as “exceeding prize error” is set to the error command, and the “fraud security error flag” is ON. In this case, a value that can be identified as “fraud security error” is set in the error command.

  The error command generated here is transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the subsequent effect control output process (step S214 in FIG. 11), and an error notification process corresponding to the type of error command (warning sound output, LED The lamp is turned on (flashing). Also, external information for the hall computer (hall computer) corresponding to the generated error command is generated. The generated external information is output to the hall computer through the external terminal board 160 in the subsequent external information processing (step S210 in FIG. 11).

In this error command transmission process, when an error command is generated, until the error state is resolved (for example, until a predetermined time (60 seconds) elapses until a process such as power-off is executed). The error flag is kept ON. In addition, a count process is performed to determine whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed in this error command transmission process, and when it is confirmed that the error has been canceled when the time has elapsed, a process of resetting the error flag to OFF is performed. Done. As the error flag is turned off, the error notification process (warning sound output, LED lamp lighting (flashing) display, etc.) is also terminated.
When the above procedure is executed, the main control CPU 72 returns to the interrupt management process (FIG. 11).

[Motor origin non-detection error detection processing]
FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure example of the motor origin non-detection error detection process. Hereinafter, it demonstrates along the example of a procedure.

  Step S240: The main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not the origin of the rotary motor 213 has been detected. Specifically, the output signal from the photosensor 517 is confirmed, and if the output signal is not received, it is determined that the rotary motor 213 is at the origin position.

  As a result, when the origin of the rotary motor 213 is detected (Yes), the main control CPU 72 executes Step S246. On the other hand, when the origin of the rotary motor 213 is not detected (No), the main control CPU 72 executes step S242.

  Step S242: The main control CPU 72 checks whether or not the origin detection timer has timed out (normal movement determination means). For example, in this process, the main control CPU 72 executes a process of counting down the origin detection timer. If this module is called for the first time, the main control CPU 72 sets an initial value (for example, 20 seconds) to the origin detection timer. ) And the main control CPU 72 subtracts the value of the set origin detection timer if it is the first and subsequent calls.

  The initial value can be set freely according to the game specifications, but here it is assumed that the origin is detected every 10 seconds in normal times, and is longer than 20 seconds. If the origin is not detected, the motor origin non-detection error state is determined to have occurred.

  When it is confirmed that the origin detection timer has timed out (Yes), the main control CPU 72 executes step S244. When it is not possible to confirm that the origin detection timer has timed out (No), the main control CPU 72 executes step S246. To do.

Step S244: The main control CPU 72 sets the origin non-detection error flag to ON (= 1).
Step S246: The main control CPU 72 sets the origin non-detection error flag to OFF (= 0).
When the process of step S244 or step S246 is completed, the main control CPU 72 returns to the error management process (FIG. 12).

  In the first method, the origin position information of the rotary motor 213 is detected, and it is determined whether or not the rotary motor 213 is normally moving based on the origin position information. If the determination result is abnormal, it is assumed that the ball biting is one factor.

  In such a case, the rotating motor 213 is caused to perform an abnormal operation (ball biting elimination operation) to eliminate the ball bite, and the error state unintended by the player is eliminated. If the above-mentioned specific area or continuation area is invalidated, the player's profit is impaired.

  In this regard, in the first method, an origin non-detection error state can be detected, and it can be inferred that a spherical bite has occurred due to the error state. Then, when the ball bite is canceled by the ball bite elimination operation and the game ball passes through the specific area or the continuation area, a big hit state occurs afterwards, Since the game is allowed to continue, the player's profit can be protected.

[Error management process (2)]
FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure example of error management processing according to the second method. Hereinafter, it demonstrates along the example of a procedure. In addition, the description which overlaps with a 1st method is abbreviate | omitted suitably.

  Step S220a: The main control CPU 72 executes a special winning opening retention time error detection process (error state detection means). In this process, it is determined whether or not the number of game balls that have entered the first special electric combination 30 and the number of game balls that have been discharged from the first special electric combination 30 are equal to each other. A timer is used to check whether an error status in the special winning opening is occurring. Then, when a state of staying in the prize winning time error state occurs, the prize winning in the mouth winning time error flag is set to ON (= 1). Note that specific processing contents will be described later using another flowchart.

  The processing from step S222 to step S228 is the same as the processing described in the error management processing (FIG. 12) of the first method.

  Step S230a: Then, the main control CPU 72 checks whether or not various error flags other than the special winning opening residence time error flag are set to ON (= 1). Note that the various error flags other than the special winning opening residence time error flag are the above-mentioned “error flag (illegal prize error flag or over-winning error flag)” and “fraud security error flag”.

  As a result, when it is confirmed that various error flags other than the special winning opening residence time error flag are set to ON (= 1) (Yes), the main control CPU 72 executes Step S232. On the other hand, when it is not possible to confirm that various error flags other than the special winning opening residence time error flag are set to ON (= 1) (No), the main control CPU 72 executes step S234.

  The processing in steps S232 and S234 is the same as the processing described in the error management processing (FIG. 12) of the first method.

  Step S236: The main control CPU 72 sets the values of various error flags of the above-mentioned “Large Winner Residence Time Error Flag”, “Error Flag (Unauthorized Winning Error Flag or Over-winning Error Flag)”, and “Unauthorized Action Security Error Flag”. Check.

  If it is confirmed that any one of the error flags is set to ON (= 1) (Yes), the main control CPU 72 executes step S238. On the other hand, when it is confirmed that all error flags are OFF (= 0) (No), the main control CPU 72 does not execute step S238.

Step S238: The main control CPU 72 executes an error command transmission process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 generates an error command to be transmitted to the effect control device 124 (effect control CPU 126), and transfers the value to the command transmission buffer. The error command can set a different value for each error that has occurred. For example, if the “Large winning mouth residence time error flag” is ON, a value that can be identified as “Large winning mouth residence time error” is set in the error command, and if the “Invalid winning error flag” is ON, A value that can be identified as “error” is set in the error command, and if “exceeding prize error flag” is ON, a value that can be identified as “excess prize error” is set in the error command, and the “fraud security error flag” is set When ON, a value that can be identified as “fraud security error” is set in the error command.
When the above procedure is executed, the main control CPU 72 returns to the interrupt management process (FIG. 11).

[Long time winning mouth dwell time error detection processing]
FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing an example of a procedure for the special winning opening residence time error detection process. Hereinafter, it demonstrates along the example of a procedure.

  Step S250: The main control CPU 72 checks whether or not the number of winning balls and the number of discharged balls match. For example, the main control CPU 72 confirms whether the number of winning balls counted during the small hit game matches the number of discharged balls.

  As a result, when it is confirmed that the number of winning balls matches the number of discharged balls (Yes), the main control CPU 72 executes step S256. On the other hand, when it cannot be confirmed that the number of winning balls and the number of discharged balls match (No), the main control CPU 72 executes step S252.

  Step S252: The main control CPU 72 checks whether or not the special winning opening residence time timer has timed out (staying time measuring means, normal discharge judging means). For example, in this process, the main control CPU 72 executes a process of counting down the large winning opening residence time timer, and when this module is called for the first time, the main control CPU 72 sets the large winning opening retention time timer here. An initial value (for example, 60 seconds) is set, and at the time of calling for the first time or later, the main control CPU 72 subtracts the value of the set special winning opening residence time timer.

  The initial value can be set freely according to the game specifications, but here it is assumed that all game balls are discharged within 30 seconds under normal conditions, and a longer time than that. If all the game balls are not discharged for 60 seconds, it is determined that the error status in the special winning opening residence time has occurred.

  Then, when it is confirmed that the special winning opening residence time timer has timed out (Yes), the main control CPU 72 executes Step S254, and when it is not possible to confirm that the special winning prize residence time timer has timed out (No), the main control The CPU 72 executes step S256.

Step S254: The main control CPU 72 sets the special winning opening retention time error flag to ON (= 1).
Step S256: The main control CPU 72 sets the special winning opening retention time error flag to OFF (= 0).
When the process of step S254 or step S256 is completed, the main control CPU 72 returns to the error management process (FIG. 12).

  In the second method, the residence time in the first special electric accessory 30 is measured, and it is determined whether or not the game ball is normally discharged from the first special electric accessory 30 based on the measurement time. Yes. If this determination result is abnormal, it is assumed that the ball chewing or the retention of the game ball may be one factor.

  And since such a situation is not a state resulting from a player's fraudulent act, if the specific area or the continuation area is invalidated, the player's profit is lost.

  In this regard, in the second method, it is possible to detect that the special winning opening staying time error state is detected and that the ball biting or the game ball stays due to the error state. Then, if the ball bite or the game ball stays inferred by the error status in the prize winning mouth, and the ball bite or game ball stays naturally with any beat, and the game ball passes the specific area or continuation area In this case, since it is allowed that a big hit state is subsequently generated or the round game is continued, the player's profit can be protected.

[Error management processing (3)]
FIG. 16 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure example of error management processing according to the third method. Hereinafter, it demonstrates along the example of a procedure. In addition, the description which overlaps with the 1st method and the 2nd method is abbreviate | omitted suitably.

  Step S220: The main control CPU 72 executes a motor origin non-detection error detection process. This process is the same as the process described in the error management process (FIG. 12) of the first method.

  Step S220a: The main control CPU 72 executes a special winning opening retention time error detection process. This process is the same as the process described in the error management process (FIG. 14) of the second method.

  The processing from step S222 to step S228 is the same as the processing described in the error management processing (FIG. 12) of the first method.

  Step S230b: Then, the main control CPU 72 checks whether or not various error flags other than the motor origin non-detection error flag and the special winning opening retention time error flag are set to ON (= 1). Note that the error flags other than the motor origin non-detection error flag and the special winning mouth residence time error flag are the above-mentioned “error flag (illegal prize error flag or over-winning error flag)” and “fraud act security error flag”. is there.

  As a result, when it is confirmed that various error flags other than the motor origin non-detection error flag and the special winning opening residence time error flag are set to ON (= 1) (Yes), the main control CPU 72 executes step S232. To do. On the other hand, if it is not possible to confirm that the various error flags except the motor origin non-detection error flag and the special winning opening residence time error flag are set to ON (= 1) (No), the main control CPU 72 executes step S234. .

  The processing in steps S232 and S234 is the same as the processing described in the error management processing (FIG. 12) of the first method.

  Step S236: The main control CPU 72 performs the above-mentioned “motor origin non-detection error flag”, “main prize winning time residence time error flag”, “error flag (illegal prize error flag or over-winning error flag)”, “fraud security error Check the error flag values in "Flag".

  If it is confirmed that any one of the error flags is set to ON (= 1) (Yes), the main control CPU 72 executes step S238. On the other hand, when it is confirmed that all error flags are OFF (= 0) (No), the main control CPU 72 does not execute step S238.

Step S238: The main control CPU 72 executes an error command transmission process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 generates an error command to be transmitted to the effect control device 124 (effect control CPU 126), and transfers the value to the command transmission buffer. The error command can set a different value for each error that has occurred. For example, when the “motor origin non-detection error flag” is ON, a value that can be identified as “motor origin non-detection error” is set in the error command, and when the “large winning opening residence time error flag” is ON, “large” Set a value that can be identified as “Dwelling time error in winning opening” in the error command, and if “illegal prize error flag” is ON, set a value that can be identified as “illegal prize error” in the error command. When “Flag” is ON, a value that can be identified as “exceeding win error” is set in the error command, and when “Fillet security error flag” is ON, a value that can be identified as “Cheating security error” Set to.
When the above procedure is executed, the main control CPU 72 returns to the interrupt management process (FIG. 11).

  As described above, according to the third method, since the method combining the first method and the second method is adopted, both the error state of the motor origin non-detection error and the large winning opening residence time error are supported. It is possible to protect the player's profit more profoundly.

[Switch input event processing]
FIG. 17 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure example of the switch input event process (step S206 in FIG. 11). Each procedure will be described below.

  Step S11: The main control CPU 72 checks whether or not a winning detection signal is input from the left starting winning port switch 80 or the right starting winning port switch 82 corresponding to the first special symbol. When the input of the winning detection signal is confirmed (Yes), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to the next step S12 and executes the first special symbol storing process. Specific processing contents will be further described later using another flowchart. On the other hand, if no winning detection signal is input (No), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to step S13.

  Step S13: Next, the main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not a winning detection signal is input from the middle start winning opening switch 81 corresponding to the second special symbol. When the input of the winning detection signal is confirmed (Yes), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to the next step S14 and executes the second special symbol storing process. Here again, the details of the specific processing will be further described later using another flowchart. On the other hand, when no winning detection signal is input (No), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to step S15.

  Step S15: The main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not a winning detection signal is input from the upper count switch 84 corresponding to the upper large winning opening 30b. If the input of the winning detection signal is confirmed (Yes), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to the next step S16 and executes the upper prize winning count processing. In the upper prize winning count process, the main control CPU 72 counts the number of game balls that have entered the first special electric accessory 30. On the other hand, if no winning detection signal is input (No), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to step S17.

  Step S17: The main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not a winning detection signal is input from the lower count switch 85 corresponding to the lower large winning opening 31b. When the input of the winning detection signal is confirmed (Yes), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to the next step S18 and executes the lower large winning mouth count process. In the lower major winning opening counting process, the main control CPU 72 counts the number of game balls that have entered the second special electric accessory 31. On the other hand, when no winning detection signal is input (No), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to step S19.

  Step S19: The main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not a detection signal is input from the specific area switch 700 corresponding to the specific area provided in the first special electric accessory 30. When the input of this detection signal is confirmed (Yes), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to the next step S20 and sets the specific area passing flag to ON. The specific area passing flag is stored in the RAM 76, and when the specific area passing flag is set to ON, the main control CPU 72 is in a state where a big hit game can be started. The specific area passing flag is set to OFF after the big hit game is over. On the other hand, when the detection signal is not input (No), the main control CPU 72 next executes step S21.

Step S21: The main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not a detection signal is input from the discharge detection switch 900 provided inside the first special electric accessory 30. When the input of this detection signal is confirmed (Yes), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to the next step S22 and executes the discharge number counting process. In the discharge number counting process, the main control CPU 72 executes a process of adding the value of the discharge ball number counter in accordance with the detection signal from the discharge detection switch 900. Thereby, the main control CPU 72 can count the number of game balls discharged from the first special electric accessory 30. On the other hand, when the detection signal is not input (No), the main control CPU 72 returns to the interrupt management process (FIG. 11). In addition, about the discharge | emission detection switch 900, the number of discharge | emissions from the 1st special electrically-powered object 30 can be confirmed only by the discharge | emission detection switch 900 by arrange | positioning in the position which the game ball which passed the specific area also passes.
When the above processing is completed, the main control CPU 72 returns to the interrupt management processing (FIG. 11).

[First special symbol storage process]
FIG. 18 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure example of the first special symbol storing process. Hereinafter, the first special symbol storage process will be described along a procedure example.

  Step S30: First, the main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not there is an operation memory for the special symbol. The presence / absence of working memory is confirmed for both the first special symbol and the second special symbol, and if there is working memory in any of the special symbols, it is determined that there is working memory for the special symbol. In this embodiment, since two or more working memories are not provided in the special symbol, here, for example, if there is a big hit decision random number (one piece) already transferred to the random number storage area of the RAM 76, the main control CPU 72 It is determined that there is working memory for the symbol (Yes). If there is already a working memory (Yes), the main control CPU 72 returns to the switch input event process (FIG. 17). On the other hand, when there is no operation memory (No), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to the next step S32. In addition, it is good also as using a special symbol action | operation memory | storage number counter (upper limit number 1 piece) here on the structure of a control program. In this case, the main control CPU 72 refers to the value of the special symbol working memory number counter, and determines that there is working memory when the working memory number is 1 (Yes). If the number of working memories is not 1 (= 0), the main control CPU 72 determines that there is no working memory (No).

  Step S32: When determining that there is no working memory in the previous Step S30 (Step S30: No), the main control CPU 72 determines the jackpot determination random value corresponding to the first special symbol from the random number generator 75 through the sampling circuit 77 described above. To get. The random value is acquired by specifying the pin address of the random number generator 75. When the main control CPU 72 has a data bus width of 8 bits, the address designation is performed twice for each upper byte and lower byte. When the main control CPU 72 reads the jackpot determined random number value corresponding to the first special symbol from the designated address, the main control CPU 72 saves it as a jackpot determined random number at the address of the transfer destination (random number storage area).

  Step S33: Next, the main control CPU 72 acquires a jackpot symbol random number value corresponding to the first special symbol from the jackpot symbol random number counter area of the RAM 76. The acquisition of the random number value is also performed by designating the address of the jackpot symbol random number counter area. When the main control CPU 72 reads the jackpot symbol random number value from the designated address, the main control CPU 72 saves it at the transfer destination address as a jackpot symbol random number corresponding to the first special symbol.

  Step S34: Further, the main control CPU 72 acquires, for example, a variation pattern determination random number from the variation random number counter area of the RAM 76 as a random value related to the variation condition of the first special symbol. Similarly, the acquisition of the random number value is performed by designating the address of the random number counter area for variation. When the main control CPU 72 acquires the variation pattern determination random number from the designated address, the main control CPU 72 saves it in the transfer destination address.

  Step S36: The main control CPU 72 sets the saved jackpot determined random number, jackpot symbol random number, and variation pattern determined random number in a random number storage area that is used in common by the first special symbol and the second special symbol (at this time, an empty state). Transfer and store these random numbers as a set.

  Step S38: The main control CPU 72 executes an effect command output setting process for the first special symbol. This process is for performing setting for transmitting a start opening winning tone control command to the effect control device 124, for example.

  When the above procedure is completed or the special symbol operation memory has already been stored (step S30: Yes), the main control CPU 72 returns to the switch input event process (FIG. 17).

[Second special symbol storage process]
FIG. 19 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure example of the second special symbol storing process. Hereinafter, the second special symbol storage process will be described along a procedure example.

  Step S40: Here, first, the main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not there is an operation memory for the special symbol. The presence / absence of working memory is confirmed for both the first special symbol and the second special symbol, and if there is working memory in any of the special symbols, it is determined that there is working memory for the special symbol. In this embodiment, since two or more working memories are not provided in the special symbol, here, for example, if there is a big hit decision random number (one piece) already transferred to the random number storage area of the RAM 76, the main control CPU 72 It is determined that there is working memory for the symbol (Yes). If there is already a working memory (Yes), the main control CPU 72 returns to the switch input event process (FIG. 17). On the other hand, when there is no operation memory (No), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to the next step S42.

  Step S42: When determining that there is no working memory in the previous step S40 (step S40: No), the main control CPU 72 from the random number generator 75 through the sampling circuit 77, the jackpot determination random number value corresponding to the second special symbol To get. The random value is acquired by specifying the pin address of the random number generator 75. When the main control CPU 72 has a data bus width of 8 bits, the address designation is performed twice for each upper byte and lower byte. When the main control CPU 72 reads the jackpot determined random number value corresponding to the second special symbol from the designated address, the main control CPU 72 saves it as a jackpot determined random number at the address of the transfer destination (random number storage area).

  Step S43: Next, the main control CPU 72 acquires a jackpot symbol random number value corresponding to the second special symbol from the jackpot symbol random number counter area of the RAM 76. The acquisition of the random number value is also performed by designating the address of the jackpot symbol random number counter area. When the main control CPU 72 reads the jackpot symbol random number value from the designated address, it saves it as a jackpot symbol random number corresponding to the second special symbol at the transfer destination address.

  Step S44: Also, the main control CPU 72 acquires, for example, a variation pattern determining random number from the variation random number counter area of the RAM 76 as a random value related to the variation condition of the second special symbol. Similarly, the acquisition of the random number value is performed by designating the address of the random number counter area for variation. When the main control CPU 72 acquires the variation pattern determination random number from the designated address, the main control CPU 72 saves it in the transfer destination address.

  Step S46: The main control CPU 72 transfers the saved jackpot determined random number, jackpot symbol random number, and variation pattern determined random number to a random number storage area that is commonly used by the first special symbol and the second special symbol (the empty state at this time). These random numbers are stored as a set.

  Step S48: The main control CPU 72 executes an effect command output setting process for the second special symbol. This process is for performing setting for transmitting a start opening winning tone control command to the effect control device 124, for example.

  When the above procedure is completed or when the special symbol operation memory has already been stored (step S40: Yes), the main control CPU 72 returns to the switch input event process (FIG. 17).

[Special game management processing]
Next, the details of the special game management process will be described. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing a configuration example of the special game management process. The special game management process includes a special game control module selection process (step S1000), a special symbol change start waiting process (step S1500), a special symbol change process (step S2000), a special symbol stop display process (step S2500), 1 special electric accessory activation start waiting process (step S3000), small hit first special electric accessory release process (step S3500), small hit first special electric accessory closing process (step S4000), small hit 1 special electric accessory operation end processing (step S4500), big hit second special electric accessory operation start processing (step S5000), big hit second special electric accessory release processing (step S5500), big hit second special electric The bonus closing process (step S5550), the second special electric bonus closing process (step S6000) , Second special electric won game operation ends when processing big hit (step S6500), and a configuration including subroutines residual sphere error command setting process (step S7000). Here, first, the basic flow of the special game management process will be described along each process.

  Step S1000: In the special game control module selection process, the main control CPU 72 selects the jump destination of the process to be executed next (any one of steps S1500 to S6500). For example, the main control CPU 72 sets the program address of the process to be executed next as the jump destination address, and sets the program address of the remaining ball error command setting process (step S7000) in the “jump table” as the return destination address. . Which process is selected as the next jump destination depends on the progress of the processes performed so far. For example, if the special symbol has not yet started changing display, the main control CPU 72 selects the special symbol change start waiting process (step S1500) as the next jump destination. On the other hand, if the special symbol variation start waiting process has already been completed, the main control CPU 72 selects the special symbol variation processing (step S2000) as the next jump destination, and if the special symbol variation processing is completed, For example, the special symbol stop display process (step S2500) is selected as the next jump destination. In this embodiment, the jump destination address is specified by the “jump table” and the process is selected. However, apart from such a selection method, a “process flag”, a “process selection flag”, or the like is used. There is also a known programming example in which the CPU selects a process to be executed next.

  Further, as described above, when the main control CPU 72 selects the next jump destination, the progress of the processing up to the present is represented by the value of “special game management status”. For example, if the special symbol has not yet started the variable display, the main control CPU 72 sets the value of the “special game management status” up to the present to “00H”. On the other hand, if the special symbol variation start waiting process has already been completed, the main control CPU 72 sets the value of the “special game management status” up to the present to “01H”, and if the special symbol variation processing is completed. The value of the “special game management status” up to the present is set to “02H”. The setting of the value of “special game management status” will be described later. In any case, the main control CPU 72 refers to the value of the “special game management status” in the special game control module selection process, and selects a process (any one of steps S 1500 to S 6500) that becomes the jump destination at that time. Can do.

  In addition, as described above, steps S1500 to S6500 are selected as jump destinations in the special game control module selection process (step S1000), and the remaining ball error command setting process (step S7000) is performed every time. It is executed by interruption.

  Step S1500: As described above, when the value of the “special game management status” is “00H”, the main control CPU 72 executes a special symbol change start waiting process in the special game management process. In this special symbol variation start waiting process, the main control CPU 72 performs an operation for preparing conditions for starting the variation display of the special symbol. For example, when there is no special symbol operation memory number, the main control CPU 72 saves a special symbol hit random number and a hit symbol random number memory in the common storage area. The main control CPU 72 compares the winning random number stored in the common storage area with the winning value and makes a hit determination. In the present embodiment, since the winning probability (so-called small hitting probability) of the special symbol lottery is 1, the hit determination at this time is a confirming process. The specific processing content will be described later using another flowchart.

  Step S2000: When the value of the “special game management status” is “01H”, the main control CPU 72 executes a special symbol changing process in the special game management process. In this special symbol changing process, the main control CPU 72 controls the driving of the first special symbol display device 34 or the second special symbol display device 35 while counting the variation timer. Specifically, an ON or OFF drive signal (1 byte data) is output for each segment and dot (0th to 7th) of two 7-segment LEDs. The pattern of the drive signal changes with the passage of time, whereby a special symbol is displayed in a variable manner. Thereafter, when the count of the variation timer becomes 0, the main control CPU 72 updates the value of “special game management status” to “02H”.

  Step S2500: When the value of “special game management status” is updated to “02H”, the main control CPU 72 executes a special symbol stop display process in the special game management process. In the special symbol stop display processing, the main control CPU 72 controls the drive of the first special symbol display device 34 or the second special symbol display device 35 while counting the stop display timer. Similarly, an ON or OFF drive signal is output for each segment and dot of two 7-segment LEDs, but the pattern of the drive signal is constant, whereby a special symbol is stopped and displayed. At this time, the special symbol stop display mode corresponds to the winning type determined in the special symbol variation start waiting process. Thereafter, when the count of the stop display timer becomes 0, the main control CPU 72 updates the value of “special game management status” to “03H”.

  Step S3000: When the value of the “special game management status” is updated to “03H”, the main control CPU 72 executes the first special electric accessory operation start waiting process in the special game management process. In this first special electric accessory activation start waiting process, the main control CPU 72 executes a countdown of the upper prize winning opening release timer as a special game timer. In addition, the count time of the upper university winning opening opening timer is a presentation time (for example, several seconds) necessary for making the player aware of the opening start of the first special electric accessory 30 (upper winning opening 30b) described above. It is set based on. Thereafter, when the count of the upper prize winning opening release timer reaches 0, the main control CPU 72 updates the value of “special game management status” to “04H”.

  Step S3500: When the value of “special game management status” is updated to “04H”, the main control CPU 72 executes the first special electric accessory release process at the time of small hit in the special game management process. In the first special electric combination release process at the time of the small hit, the main control CPU 72 controls the opening operation of the first special electric combination 30. Specifically, the main control CPU 72 counts the number of game balls won from the upper prize winning opening 30b while counting the upper prize winning opening initial release timer, and sets a driving signal for the upper prize winning solenoid 90. Thereby, the opening and closing operations of the first special electric accessory 30 are performed. When the first special electric accessory 30 is opened and then closed, the main control CPU 72 updates the value of “special game management status” to “05H”. The details of the first special electric accessory opening process at the time of small hitting will be described later using a further flowchart.

  Step S4000: When the value of the “special game management status” is updated to “05H”, the main control CPU 72 executes the first special electric accessory closing process at the time of a small hit in the special game management process. In the first special electric accessory closing process at the time of the small hit, the main control CPU 72 executes various internal processes accompanying the closing of the first special electric accessory 30. The various internal processes include, for example, a process of confirming the completion of discharging of the game ball won when the first special electric accessory 30 is released, or confirming whether or not the specific area has passed. When ending these processes, the main control CPU 72 updates the value of “special game management status” to “06H”. The details of the first special electric accessory closing process at the time of a small hit will be described later using another flowchart.

  In addition, when the main control CPU 72 detects that the game ball has passed the specific area in the first special electric accessory closing process at the time of the small hit (when it is confirmed that the specific area passing flag is ON), A value (01H) is set in the jackpot flag and a jackpot type command is set. At the same time, the main control CPU 72 generates a jackpot type command including information such as 3 round jackpots, 7 round jackpots, 16 round jackpots, etc. according to the type of the special symbol stop symbol (winning symbol) at the time of the jackpot. . These commands are transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process (step S214 in FIG. 11). The big hit flag is reset when the big hit ends.

  Step S4500: When the value of “special game management status” is updated to “06H”, the main control CPU 72 executes the first special electric accessory operation end process at the time of small hit in the special game management process. In the first special electric accessory operation end process at the time of the small hit, the main control CPU 72 executes various internal processes accompanying the end of the operation of the first special electric accessory 30. The various internal processes include, for example, a process of confirming the ending time for determining the end of the operation of the first special electric accessory 30 and setting a jackpot state transition command. When the big hit state transition command is set here, the main control CPU 72 updates the value of “special game management status” to “07H”. On the other hand, when the big hit state transition command is not set, the main control CPU 72 returns the “special game management status” to the initial value “00H”. The details of the first special electric accessory operation end process at the time of small hitting will also be described later using another flowchart.

  Step S5000: The second special electric accessory activation start process at the time of big hit is executed when the value of the “special game management status” is updated to “07H” in the first special electric accessory activation end process at the time of the big hit Is done. In the big hit second special electric accessory activation start process, the main control CPU 72 executes pre-processing for operating the second special electric accessory 31. That is, the main control CPU 72 executes a countdown of the jackpot start waiting time timer as a special game timer, and when the timer count becomes 0, the operating conditions (the number of execution rounds, the opening time for each round, Set the number of releases, interval time, etc.). Further, the main control CPU 72 updates the value of “special game management status” to “08H”. Thereafter, during the jackpot game, the value of “special game management status” is updated from “08H” to “0BH” according to the progress of the game, and steps S5500 to S6500 are executed according to the value at that time. become. Further, the details of the second special electric accessory operation start process at the time of big hit will be further described later using another flowchart.

  Step S5500: When the value of the “special game management status” is updated to “08H”, the main control CPU 72 executes the second special electric accessory release process at the time of big hit. In the second special electric accessory opening process at the time of the big hit, the main control CPU 72 controls the opening / closing operation of the second special electric accessory 31. As a result, one round of jackpot game is executed. When the big hit game for one round is finished and the second special electric accessory 31 is closed, the main control CPU 72 updates the value of “special game management status” to “09H”. The details of the second special electric accessory opening process at the time of big hit will be further described later using another flowchart.

  Step S5550: When the value of the “special game management status” is updated to “09H”, the main control CPU 72 executes a second special electric accessory closing effective process at the next big hit. In the second special electric accessory closing effective process at the time of the big hit, the main control CPU 72 executes the countdown of the lower large prize opening closing effective time timer, and when the timer count becomes 0, the value of the “special game management status” is set to “ Update to “0AH”. This process is executed in order to adjust the time required for the second special electric accessory 31 from opening to closing.

  Step S6000: When the value of the “special game management status” is updated to “0AH”, the main control CPU 72 executes the second special electric accessory closing process at the next big hit. In the second special electric accessory closing process at the time of the big hit, the main control CPU 72 executes an internal process when the closing of the second special electric accessory 31 is completed. In this internal processing, the main control CPU 72 confirms the number of rounds executed so far, and if the number of executed rounds has not reached the set number of rounds (number of continuous operations), the value of “special game management status” is set to “ To "08H". In this case, in the next special game control module selection process (step S1000), the second special electric accessory release process (step S5500) at the time of the big hit is selected again. On the other hand, when the number of rounds already executed reaches the set number of rounds, the main control CPU 72 updates the value of “special game management status” to “0BH”. The details of the second special electric accessory closing process at the time of big hit will be further described later using another flowchart.

  Step S6500: When the value of the “special game management status” is updated to “0BH”, the main control CPU 72 executes the second special electric accessory operation end process at the time of big hit. In this big hit second special electric accessory operation end process, the main control CPU 72 executes a countdown of the big hit ending time timer. When the count of the timer reaches 0, the “special game management status” is returned to the initial value “00H” (steps S5000 to S6500: special game execution means). As a result, the special symbols can be changed (or the number of working memories can be added) thereafter. The details of the second special electric accessory operation end process at the time of big hit will be further described later using another flowchart.

The main control CPU 72 executes the following procedure regardless of the value of the “special game management status”.
Step S7000: The main control CPU 72 executes a remaining sphere error command setting process. In the remaining ball error command setting process, the main control CPU 72 monitors the discharged ball shortage error after the operation of the first special electric accessory 30 is completed, and sets a notification command when the discharged ball shortage error occurs. For example, the main control CPU 72 counts the number of winning balls counted from the time when the value of the “special game management status” is updated to “04H” to the time when the value is updated to “05H”, and the number within the discharge time. Check if the number of discharged balls matches. As a result, if the number of winning balls matches the number of discharged balls, the discharged ball shortage state flag is reset (00H), and this process is terminated. On the other hand, if the two do not match, the main control CPU 72 sets a discharge ball shortage state flag (01H) and sets a discharge ball shortage error state command. The discharged ball shortage error state command set here is transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process (step S214 in FIG. 11).

[Special game progress]
FIG. 21 is a diagram showing a list of values of “special game management status” that change as the special game management process is executed, and the progress of special games corresponding to each value. In this embodiment, a special game (game corresponding to a special symbol) is started with, for example, (1) “special symbol variation waiting state” as an initial state. Then, when a game ball enters one of the left start winning port 26, the middle start winning port 28 or the right start winning port 27, the progress of the special game is as follows (2) “ The state transits to “special symbol variation display state”, and further proceeds to (3) “special symbol stop symbol display state” (4) “first special electric accessory operation start effect state during small hits” (5 ) "First special electric accessory open state at the time of small hit", (6) "Closed state after opening of the first special electric accessory at the time of small hit", (7) "First special electric accessory operation end effect at the small hit" Transition to the “medium state”.

  At this time, if the passage of the specific area (V winning) does not occur in the first special electric accessory 30, the progress of the special game returns to (1) “special symbol variation waiting state” and repeats from there. Become. On the other hand, if the passage of a specific area (V winning) occurs in the first special electric accessory 30 after (5) “first special electric accessory open state at the time of small hit”, the progress status of the special game is (8) Transition to the big hit start producing state, from there (9) "second special electric accessory opening and closing operation state at the big hit", (10) "closed state after opening the second special electric accessory at the big hit", (11) The state transitions to “a state during closing time of the second special electric accessory at the time of a big hit”, and (12) “a state of producing a big hit ending effect”. When (12) the “big hit ending production in progress state” is completed, the progress status of the special game returns to (1) “special symbol variation waiting state” and repeats from there. More specific description will be given below.

(1) "Waiting for special symbols"
At the beginning of the game by the pachinko machine 1, the progress of the special game is (1) “waiting for special symbol variation”. This state means that the start condition of the special symbol is satisfied. For example, when the special symbol is not changing and the previous change display is performed, the special symbol stop display is already confirmed. In this state, the main control CPU 72 sets the value of “special game management status” to “00H”, and the special symbol change start waiting process (step S1500) is selected in the special game management process.

(2) "Special symbol change display state"
When a game ball enters one of the left starting winning port 26, the middle starting winning port 28 or the right starting winning port 27 in the above (1) “special symbol variation waiting state”, the special symbol changes. The display is started and the progress status shifts to (2) “special symbol variation display state”. This state means that the special symbol is being variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 34 or the second special symbol display device 35. During this time, the main control CPU 72 sets the value of “special game management status” to “01H”, and the special symbol changing process (step S2000) is selected in the special game management process.

(3) "Special symbol stop symbol display state"
When the special symbol change time elapses and the special symbol is stopped and displayed, the progress status changes to (3) “special symbol stopped symbol displaying state”. This state means that the special symbol is being stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 34 or the second special symbol display device 35. During this time, the main control CPU 72 sets the value of “special game management status” to “02H”, and the special symbol stop display process (step S2500) is selected in the special game management process.

(4) “In the state where the first special electric accessory operation start effect at the time of small hitting”
When the special symbol stop display time is determined after the special symbol stop display time elapses, the progress status is changed to (4) “first special electric accessory operation start effect during small hitting state”. This state means that the operation of the first special electric accessory 30 is awaited for the special symbol winning (corresponding to the small hit). During this time, the main control CPU 72 sets the value of “special game management status” to “03H”, and the first special electric accessory activation start waiting process (step S3000) is selected in the special game management process.

(5) “The first special electric accessory is open at the time of a small hit”
When the first special electric accessory 30 is activated, the progress state changes to (5) “first special electric accessory open state at the time of small hit”. This state means that the upper prize winning opening 30b is being opened due to the operation of the first special electric accessory 30. During this time, the main control CPU 72 sets the value of “special game management status” to “04H”, and the first special electric accessory release process at the time of small hit (step S3500) is selected in the special game management process. Further, when the rotary motor 213 is of a type that is not always driven, the main control CPU 72 triggers the motor management process (step in FIG. 11) triggered by the update of the value of “special game management status” to “04H”. In S209), motor drive control may be started.

(6) “Closed after opening the first special electric accessory at the time of small hit”
When the upper prize winning opening 30b is closed, the progress state changes to (6) “closed state after opening the first special electric accessory at the time of a small hit”. This state means that the first special electric accessory 30 is closing the upper prize winning opening 30b. During this time, the main control CPU 72 has set the value of “special game management status” to “05H”, and the first special electric accessory closing process at the time of small hit (step S4000) is selected in the special game management process.

(7) “In the state where the first special electric accessory is being activated at the time of a small hit”
After the upper prize winning opening 30b is closed, the progress state further shifts to (7) “the first special electric accessory act end effecting state at the time of a small hit”. This state means that it is in a period in which the game using the game ball distributing operation in the first special electric accessory 30 is ended. During this time, the main control CPU 72 sets the value of “special game management status” to “06H”, and the first special electric accessory operation end process (step S4500) at the time of small hit is selected in the special game management process. When the passage of the specific area (V winning) does not occur in the first special electric accessory 30, the progress state returns to (1) “special symbol variation waiting state”.

(8) “Big hit start producing state”
When the passage of the specific area (V winning) occurs in the first special electric accessory 30, the progress state shifts to (8) “Big hit start effect state”. This state means that it is a waiting period for starting the operation of the first special electric accessory 30 again. During this time, the main control CPU 72 sets the value of “special game management status” to “07H”, and the second special electric accessory operation start process (step S5000) at the time of big hit is selected in the special game management process.

(9) “The state of opening and closing operation of the second special electric accessory at the time of big hit”
When the second special electric accessory 31 starts to operate anew, the progress status shifts to (9) “second special electric accessory opening / closing state during big hit”. This state means that the lower large winning opening 31b is being opened. During this time, the main control CPU 72 sets the value of “special game management status” to “08H”, and the second special electric accessory release process (step S5500) at the time of big hit is selected in the special game management process.

(10) “Closed after opening the second special electric accessory at the time of big hit”
When the lower special winning opening 31b is closed by the second special electric accessory 31, the progress state changes to (10) “closed state after opening the second special electric accessory at the time of big hit”. This state means that it is a state immediately after the lower big prize opening 31b is closed at the end of the round. At this time, the main control CPU 72 has set the value of “special game management status” to “09H”, and the second special electric accessory closing effective process (step S5550) at the time of big hit is selected in the special game management process.

(11) "The state during the closing time of the second special electric accessory at the time of big hit"
After the second special electric accessory 31 is closed, the progress state changes to (11) “a state during the second special electric accessory closing time during a big hit”. This state means that it is in a standby state (inter-round interval) after the end of the round. At this time, the main control CPU 72 sets the value of “special game management status” to “0AH”, and the second special electric accessory closing process (step S6000) at the time of big hit is selected in the special game management process. If the number of rounds during the big hit has not been exhausted, the subsequent progress status returns to (9) “second special electric accessory opening / closing state during big hit”.

(12) “Big hitting ending production state”
When the standby time after the end of the big hit final round elapses, the progress status shifts to (12) “A big hit ending producing state”. This state means that it is in the big hit ending production state. At this time, the main control CPU 72 has set the value of “special game management status” to “0BH”, and the second special electric accessory operation end process (step S6500) at the time of big hit is selected in the special game management process.

  As described above, in the special game management process (FIG. 20), the main control CPU 72 changes the value of “special game management status” from “00H” to “0BH” in accordance with the change in the progress status of the special game. It is possible to select a special game control module according to the progress of time. Further, when the value of the special game management status is updated, the main control CPU 72 generates a special game management status command reflecting the value. The special game management status command is transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process (step S214 in FIG. 11).

[Special symbol variation start waiting process]
FIG. 22 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure example of a special symbol variation start waiting process. Hereinafter, it demonstrates along each procedure.

  Step S2100: First, the main control CPU 72 checks whether or not the first special symbol working memory number or the second special symbol working memory number remains (greater than 0). This confirmation can be made with reference to the value of the working memory number counter stored in the RAM 76. When the number of working memories of both the first special symbol and the second special symbol is 0 (No), the main control CPU 72 executes a demonstration setting process in step S2502.

  Step S2502: In this process, the main control CPU 72 generates a demonstration effect command (customer waiting designation command). The demonstration effect command is output to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process (step S214 in FIG. 11). When the demo setting process is executed, the main control CPU 72 returns to the special symbol game process. At the time of return, it returns to the end address as described above (and so on).

  On the other hand, if the value of the working memory number counter of either the first special symbol or the second special symbol is greater than 0 (Yes), the main control CPU 72 next executes step S2300.

  Step S2300: The main control CPU 72 executes a big hit determination process (internal lottery) (lottery execution means). In this process, first, the main control CPU 72 reads a lottery random number (a jackpot determined random number, a jackpot symbol random number) stored in a random number storage area of the RAM 76. The read random number is stored, for example, in another temporary storage area, and the working memory is erased (consumed) from the random number storage area. Next, the main control CPU 72 sets a range of the big hit value and determines whether or not the read random number value is included in this range. If the random value read at this time is included in the range of the big hit value, the main control CPU 72 sets the big hit flag (01H), and then proceeds to step S2400. Here, this processing is necessary when providing a hit (so-called direct hit, per direct hit) in which a big hit game is directly executed by entering each starting winning opening, but the direct hit must be set. For example, this process may be omitted.

  When the above big hit flag is not set, the main control CPU 72 sets the range of the small hit value next in the same big hit determination process, and determines whether or not the read random number value is included in this range. The “small hit” here is other than non-winning (out of), but is different from “big hit”. That is, “big hit” generates a big hit game, but “small hit” does not generate such an opportunity. However, “small hit” is positioned as satisfying the condition for operating the first special electric accessory 30. If the read random number value is included within the range of the small hit value, the main control CPU 72 sets the small hit flag, and then proceeds to step S2400.

  Step S2400: The main control CPU 72 determines whether or not a value (01H) is set for the big hit flag in the previous big hit determination process. If the value (01H) is not set in the jackpot flag (No), the main control CPU 72 next executes step S2402.

  Step S2402: The main control CPU 72 determines whether or not a value (01H) is set in the small hit flag in the previous big hit determination process. If the value (01H) is not set in the small hit flag (No), the main control CPU 72 next executes step S2404. However, in this embodiment, since the small hit probability is set to 1, the following steps S2404 and S2405 are not executed. However, if the small hit probability is set to “substantially 1” instead of “1”, there may be rare cases where the winning combination is not won, so the following steps S2404 and S2405 are executed.

  Step S2404: The main control CPU 72 executes an off-time stop symbol determination process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 sets stop symbol number data at the time of disconnection by the first special symbol display device 34 or the second special symbol display device 35. Further, the main control CPU 72 generates a stop symbol command and a lottery result command (at the time of losing) to be transmitted to the effect control device 124. These commands are transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process (step S214 in FIG. 11).

  In this embodiment, since the 7-segment LED is used for the first special symbol display device 34 and the second special symbol display device 35, for example, the display mode of the stop symbol at the time of disconnection is always set to one segment (the center It is possible to fix the stop symbol number data to one value (for example, 64H) by keeping only the lighting display of the bar "-"). In this case, the storage capacity used in the program can be reduced, the processing load on the main control CPU 72 can be reduced, and the processing speed can be improved.

  Step S2405: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes a deviation variation pattern determination process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 determines the fluctuation pattern number at the time of deviation for the special symbol. The variation pattern number is used to distinguish the variation display type (pattern) of the special symbol or to correspond to the variation time required for the variation display. Note that the symbol stop display time at the time of disconnection is constant (for example, about 0.5 seconds) regardless of the variation pattern. The first main control CPU 72 sets the value of the determined variation time (at the time of disconnection) in the variation timer, and sets the value of the stop display time at the time of disconnection in the stop symbol display timer.

  The above steps S2404 and S2405 are control procedures when the big hit determination result is out of place (in the case other than non-winning), but the determination result is a big hit (step S2400: Yes) or a small hit (step S2402: Yes). The main control CPU 72 executes the following procedure. First, the case of jackpot will be described.

  Step S2410: The main control CPU 72 executes a big hit stop symbol determination process (winning type determination means). In this process, the main control CPU 72 determines the type of the winning symbol (stop symbol number at the time of jackpot) for each special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) based on the jackpot symbol random number. The relationship between the jackpot symbol random number value and the type of winning symbol is defined in advance in the special symbol determination data table (winning type defining means). For this reason, the main control CPU 72 can determine the type of winning symbol based on the big hit symbol random number from the stored contents by referring to the big hit symbol stop selection table in the big hit symbol stop determination process.

  Step S2412: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes a big hit hour variation pattern determination process. In this process, the variation pattern (variation time and stop display time) of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is determined based on the variation pattern determination random number. The main control CPU 72 sets the value of the determined variation time in the variation timer, and sets the value of the stop display time in the stop symbol display timer. The variation time of the special symbol may be selected by fixing it to a variation pattern having a certain variation time. However, in order to vary the time until the second special electric accessory 31 is opened, different variations are possible. A variation pattern having time may be selectively determined.

  Step S2414: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes a big hit other setting process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 determines the display mode of the stop symbol (big hit symbol) by the first special symbol display device 34 or the second special symbol display device 35 based on the big hit stop symbol number. At the same time, the main control CPU 72 generates a lottery result command (at the time of the big hit) together with the stop symbol command (at the time of the big hit). The stop symbol command and the lottery result command are also transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process.

Next, processing for small hits will be described.
Step S2407: The main control CPU 72 executes a small hit stop symbol determination process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 determines the type of winning symbol at the time of small hit (stop symbol number at small hit) based on the big hit symbol random number. Similarly, the relationship between the big winning symbol random number value and the type of winning symbol at the time of small hitting is preliminarily defined in the special symbol selection table at small hitting (winning type defining means). In this embodiment, in order to reduce the load on the main control CPU 72, the winning symbol at the time of the small hit is determined using the big hit symbol random number, but a dedicated random number may be used separately.

  Here, in the present embodiment, there are six types of special symbol winning types of “small hit 1” to “small hit 6”, and the main control CPU 72 determines which winning type it corresponds to. Specifically, in the case of the lottery based on the first special symbol, the lottery is determined to correspond to “small hit 1”, “small hit 2”, “small hit 3”, and based on the second special symbol. In this case, it is determined that “small hit 4”, “small hit 5”, and “small hit 6” are applicable. It should be noted that the number of times of opening of the movable piece 30a of the first special electric accessory 30 is determined based on the hit stop symbol determined here (any one of “small hit 1” to “small hit 6”). Become.

  However, in the present embodiment, the winning in the special symbol lottery is not a big hit as it is, but just an opening opportunity of the first special electric accessory 30 (= small hit). In order to open the special electric accessory 31), it is necessary to pass the game ball to a specific area within the first special electric accessory 30.

[Winning pattern for small hits]
In the present embodiment, six types of symbols are prepared as winning symbols at the time of small hits, and specific symbols are “small hit symbol 1”, “small hit symbol 2”, “small hit symbol” that is released once. The winning symbol 3 is “small hit symbol 4”, “small hit symbol 5” and “small hit symbol 6” which are opened twice.

[First special symbol stop symbol selection table]
FIG. 23 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of a first special symbol stop symbol selection table. When the current lottery result corresponds to the first special symbol, the main control CPU 72 determines the winning symbol type with reference to this table.

  In the first special symbol stop symbol selection table, the left column shows a distribution value for each winning symbol, and the distribution value “100” corresponds to a ratio when the denominator is 100. In the second column from the left, “small hit symbol 1”, “small hit symbol 2”, and “small hit symbol 3” corresponding to the distribution value are shown. That is, at the time of hitting corresponding to the first special symbol, the ratio of selecting “small hit symbol 1” is 33/100 (= 33%), and the ratio of selecting “small hit symbol 2” is 100 minutes. 33 (= 33%), and the ratio of “small hit symbol 3” being selected is 34/100 (= 34%). Therefore, at the time of winning the first special symbol, “small hit symbol 1” is selected at a rate of 33%, “small hit symbol 2” is selected at the remaining 33% rate, and the remaining 34% is “ Small hit symbol 3 "will be selected.

  If the game ball passes through a specific area in the first special electric accessory 30 during the small hit, the big hit type status and the number of execution rounds at the big hit are set according to the type of the winning symbol. . Specifically, the big hit type status is set to “01H” corresponding to “small hit symbol 1”, and the number of execution rounds at the big hit is “3 rounds (including one with a small hit per round) ) ”. Similarly, the big hit type status is set to “02H” corresponding to “small hit symbol 2”, and the number of execution rounds at the big hit is “7 rounds (including one with a small hit as one round)” Corresponding to “small hit symbol 3”, the big hit type status is set to “03H”, and the number of execution rounds at the big hit is “16 rounds (including one with one small hit). "Is set.

  When the result of the small hit this time corresponds to the first special symbol, the main control CPU 72 performs the selection lottery based on the big hit symbol random number, and selectively selects the winning symbol at the selection ratio shown in the first special symbol stop symbol selection table. To decide. In the first special symbol stop symbol selection table, as shown in the third column from the left, for example, 2-byte command data is defined as a stop symbol command at the time of winning. The stop symbol command is described by, for example, a combination of MODE value-EVENT value, and among these, the MODE value “B1H” of the upper byte is selected when the current winning symbol hits the first special symbol. Represents. Further, the EVENT value “01H” in the lower byte represents the type of the winning symbol corresponding in the selection table. For this reason, the result of winning this time corresponds to the first special symbol, and when “small hit symbol 1” is selected as the winning symbol, the stop symbol command at the time of winning is described as “B1H01H” become.

  As described above, when the main control CPU 72 selects a winning symbol from the first special symbol stop symbol selection table, it generates a stop symbol command at that time. The generated stop symbol command is transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process described above, for example. Further, the main control CPU 72 determines a small hit stop symbol number for the first special symbol based on the selected winning symbol.

[Second special symbol stop symbol selection table]
FIG. 24 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of a second special symbol stop symbol selection table. When the current lottery result corresponds to the second special symbol, the main control CPU 72 refers to this table to determine the type of winning symbol.

  Also in the second special symbol stop symbol selection table, the left column shows a distribution value for each winning symbol, and the distribution value “100” corresponds to a ratio when the denominator is 100. Similarly, in the second column from the left, “small hit symbol 4”, “small hit symbol 5”, and “small hit symbol 6” corresponding to the distribution value are shown. That is, at the time of hitting corresponding to the second special symbol, the ratio of selecting “small hit symbol 4” is 33/100 (= 33%), and the ratio of selecting “small hit symbol 5” is 100 minutes. 33 (= 33%), and the ratio at which “small hit 6” is selected is 34/100 (= 34%). Therefore, at the time of winning the second special symbol, “small hit symbol 4” is selected at a rate of 33%, “small hit symbol 5” is selected at the remaining 33%, and the remaining 34% is “ The small hit symbol 6 ”is selected.

  If the game ball passes through a specific area in the first special electric accessory 30 during the small hit, the big hit type status and the number of execution rounds at the big hit are set according to the type of the winning symbol. . Specifically, the big hit type status is set to “01H” corresponding to “small hit symbol 4”, and the number of execution rounds at the big hit is “3 rounds (including one with a small hit per round). ) ”. Similarly, the big hit type status is set to “02H” corresponding to “small hit symbol 5”, and accordingly, the number of execution rounds at the big hit is “7 rounds (including one with one small hit)” Corresponding to “small hit symbol 6”, the big hit type status is set to “03H”, and the number of execution rounds at the big hit is “16 rounds (including one with one small hit). "Is set.

  If the current lottery result corresponds to the second special symbol, the main control CPU 72 performs a selection lottery based on the jackpot symbol random number, and selectively determines the winning symbol at the selection ratio shown in the second special symbol stop symbol selection table. To do. Similarly, in the second special symbol stop symbol selection table, as shown in the third column from the left, for example, 2-byte command data is defined as a stop symbol command at the time of winning. Again, the stop symbol command is described by the combination of the above MODE value-EVENT value. Among these, the MODE value “B2H” of the upper byte is selected when the winning symbol of this time is the small special hit of the second special symbol. It is a thing. Further, the EVENT value “01H” in the lower byte represents the type of the winning symbol corresponding to each in the selection table. Therefore, for example, if the result of the small hit this time corresponds to the second special symbol, and “small hit symbol 4” is selected as the winning symbol, the stop symbol command is described as “B2H01H”. Become.

  As described above, when the main control CPU 72 selects a winning symbol from the second special symbol stop symbol selection table, it generates a stop symbol command at that time. The generated stop symbol command is transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process described above, for example. Further, the main control CPU 72 determines a small hit stop symbol number for the second special symbol based on the selected winning symbol.

[See Figure 22: Special symbol variation start wait processing]
Step S2408: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes a small hit hour variation pattern determination process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 determines the variation pattern (variation time and stop display time) of the first special symbol based on the variation pattern determination random number (variation pattern determination means, variation time determination means). Further, the main control CPU 72 sets the determined variation time value in the variation timer, and sets the stop display time value in the stop symbol display timer.

  Step S2409: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes a small hitting and other setting process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 determines the display mode of the stop symbol (small hit symbol) by the first special symbol display device 34 or the second special symbol display device 35 based on the stop symbol number at the time of small hit. In addition, the main control CPU 72 generates a stop symbol command and a lottery result command (at the time of a small hit) to be transmitted to the effect control device 124. The stop symbol command and the lottery result command are also transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process.

  Step S2415: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes special symbol variation start processing. In this process, the main control CPU 72 selects the fluctuation pattern data based on the fluctuation pattern number (out of time / hit). At the same time, the main control CPU 72 sets a special symbol variation start flag in the flag area of the RAM 76. Then, the main control CPU 72 generates a change start command to be transmitted to the effect control device 124. This variation start command is also transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process. When the above procedure is completed, the main control CPU 72 updates the value of “special game management status” to “01H” and returns to the special symbol game process.

[First special electric accessory opening process at small hits]
FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing a procedure example of the first special electric accessory release process at the time of small hit (step S3500 in FIG. 20). As described above, in the first special electric equipment release process at the time of the small hit, the special symbol change display is performed in the special game management processing, and the special symbol is stopped and displayed in a mode of the small hit (winning probability 1/1). Thereafter, the process is executed after the countdown of the upper prize winning opening release timer by the first special electric accessory activation start waiting process (step S3000 in FIG. 20). In this case, the value of “special game management status” is updated to “04H”. Hereinafter, it demonstrates along the example of a procedure.

  Step S3501: In the first special electric accessory releasing process at the time of small hit, first, the main control CPU 72 sets an upper prize winning port solenoid ON flag. This flag is stored in the flag set area of the RAM 76, for example.

  Step S3502: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes switch input event processing. In this process, the main control CPU 72 updates the winning ball counter for the first special electric accessory 30 (upper large winning opening 30b) based on the winning detection signal from the upper count switch 84. The value of the winning ball number counter is stored in the count number area of the RAM 76, for example. In the switch input event process, the main control CPU 72 also confirms the detection signals from the discharge detection switch 900 and the specific area switch 700 together. Note that when the first call is made to the module, the top prize winning solenoid 90 is inactive and the top prize winning opening 30b is not yet opened, so that the winning ball counter is not added for the first time.

  Step S3504: Next, the main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not the value of the winning ball counter reaches the maximum number (for example, 8). As described above, since the counter is not added when the module is called for the first time (No), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to step S3506.

  Step S3506: In this case, an initial release timer countdown process is executed. If this module is called for the first time, the main control CPU 72 sets the initial release timer to an initial value (for example, 1 second). If the call is made after the first call, the main control CPU 72 decrements the value of the set first release timer.

  Step S3508: Then, the main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not the upper prize winning opening initial opening time has ended. When the value of the initial release timer is larger than 0 (No), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to step S3514.

  Step S3514: In this case, the main control CPU 72 reads the upper prize winning solenoid ON flag from the flag set area of the RAM 76, and sets "ON (ON)" as a control signal for the upper prize winning solenoid 90 based on the value. . Thus, the upper prize winning solenoid 90 is excited and the upper prize winning opening 30b is opened.

  Then, when this module is called from the next time on and a winning is actually made to the upper prize opening 30b, the value of the winning ball counter is added in the switch input event process (step S3502).

  When the value of the winning ball counter reaches the maximum number (step S3504: Yes) or when the value of the initial release timer becomes 0 (step S3508: Yes), the main control CPU 72 next executes step S3509.

  Step S3509: In this case, the main control CPU 72 sets an upper prize winning solenoid OFF flag. As a result, the ON flag set in the flag set area of the RAM 76 is rewritten to the OFF flag.

  Step S3510: The main control CPU 72 sets the value of “special game management status” to “05H”. As a result, this module will not be called after the next time, and the special game progress status will be moved to the next stage. However, if the lottery with the second special symbol corresponds to any of “4 per small portion”, “5 per small portion”, and “6 per small portion”, the upper prize winning opening 30b will be opened twice. The main control CPU 72 sets the value of “special game management status” to “04H” again. Thereby, a series of processes in this module is executed once again.

  Step S3512: The main control CPU 72 sets a first special electric accessory closing command. This command is for notifying the production control device 124 (production control CPU 126) that the first special electric accessory 30 is closed. The command set here is transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process (step S214 in FIG. 11).

  Step S3514: The main control CPU 72 sets “not actuated (OFF)” as a control signal for the top prize winning solenoid 90 based on the value of the top prize winning solenoid OFF flag set in the flag set area of the RAM 76. . As a result, the excitation of the upper prize winning solenoid 90 is stopped and the upper prize winning opening 30b is closed.

  When the above procedure is executed, the main control CPU 72 returns to the program address of the remaining ball error command setting process (step S7000). Further, as described above, since the value of “special game management status” has been updated to “05H” thereafter, this module is not called for the time being (until the next special symbol change).

[The first special electric accessory closing process at the time of a small hit]
Next, FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing a procedure example of the first special electric accessory closing process at the time of small hit (step S4000 in FIG. 20). As described above, the first special electric accessory closing process at the time of a small hit is executed when the value of the “special game management status” is updated to “05H”. Hereinafter, it demonstrates along the example of a procedure.

  Step S4002: First, the main control CPU 72 executes switch input event processing. In this process, the main control CPU 72 mainly checks the detection signal from the discharge detection switch 900 and adds the value of the discharge ball number counter. The value of the discharge ball number counter is stored in the count number area of the RAM 76, for example. Further, the main control CPU 72 confirms the presence or absence of a passage detection signal from the specific area switch 700 in this processing. When the passage detection signal is input within the valid time of the specific area switch 700, the main control CPU 72 sets the value (01H) of the big hit flag here.

  Further, when the value of the big hit flag (01H) is set, the main control CPU 72 also sets the value of the big hit type status according to the type of the special symbol stop symbol (winning symbol) at the time of the small hit. Specifically, if the lottery with the 1st special symbol corresponds to “1 per jackpot” or “4 per jackpot” in the lottery with the 2nd special symbol, “01H” is set to the big hit type status, If the lottery with the special symbol is “2 per jackpot” or the lottery with the second special symbol is “5 per jackpot”, “02H” is set to the big hit type status and the lottery with the first special symbol is “ If the lottery is “3 for small hits” or “6 for small hits” in the lottery with the second special symbol, “03H” is set in the big hit type status. Further, when the main control CPU 72 sets a value of the jackpot type status, it generates a jackpot type command reflecting the value. The big hit type command is transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process (step S214 in FIG. 11). In response to this, the effect control device 124 (effect control CPU 126) can control the execution of the effect at the time of the big hit.

  Step S4014: The main control CPU 72 executes a remaining ball discharge check process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 compares the value of the above-mentioned winning ball number counter with the value of the discharged ball number counter. The value of the discharge ball number counter includes the total number of game balls detected by the discharge detection switch 900, as well as the number of game balls detected by the specific area switch 700.

  Step S4016: Then, the main control CPU 72 determines whether or not the discharge of the effective sphere has been completed based on the above comparison result. That is, if the value of the discharged ball number counter is smaller than the value of the winning ball number counter, the main control CPU 72 determines that the discharging of the effective balls has not been completed yet (No). In this case, the main control CPU 72 ends this module and returns to the special game management process. On the other hand, if the value of the discharge ball number counter is not smaller than the value of the winning ball number counter (when both match), the main control CPU 72 determines that the discharge of the effective ball is completed (Yes), and the next step The process proceeds to S4028.

  Step S4028: Here, the main control CPU 72 sets the value of “special game management status” to “06H”. As a result, the bonus game is temporarily terminated on condition that the number of regular winning balls and the number of discharged balls coincide (Yes in step S4016).

  Step S4030: Further, the main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not the value of the big hit flag (01H) is set. In particular, if the value of the big hit flag is not set (No), the main control CPU 72 returns to the special game management process. On the other hand, when the value of the big hit flag is set (Yes), the main control CPU 72 executes step S4032.

  Step S4032: In this case, the main control CPU 72 sets a big hit state designation command. When the above procedure is completed, the main control CPU 72 returns to the special game management process.

[First special electric accessory operation end processing at small hits]
Next, FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing an example of the procedure of the first special electric accessory operation end process (step S4500 in FIG. 20) at the time of a small hit. As described above, the first special electric accessory operation end process at the time of small hit is executed when the value of the “special game management status” is updated to “06H”. Hereinafter, it demonstrates along the example of a procedure.

  Step S4502: The main control CPU 72 executes an ending time timer countdown process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 sets an initial value in the ending time timer, and then counts down the timer with the passage of time (every time this module is called). Further, the display unit of the effect display device 42 uses the “ending time” to perform an ending effect for ending the game flow in the first special electric accessory 30.

  Step S4504: Next, the main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not the ending time has expired. Specifically, if the value of the ending time timer has not yet become 0, the main control CPU 72 determines that the ending time has not ended (No). In this case, the main control CPU 72 ends this module and returns to the special game management process.

  Thereafter, when the value of the ending time timer becomes 0 with the passage of time, the main control CPU 72 determines that the ending time has ended (Yes), and executes step S4506 and subsequent steps.

  Step S4506: The main control CPU 72 checks whether or not the value (01H) of the jackpot state designation command is set. In particular, when the value of the big hit state designation command is not set (No), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to step S4512. On the other hand, if the value of the big hit state designation command is set (Yes), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to step S4508.

  Step S4508: In this case, the main control CPU 72 sets a big hit state transition command.

  When the value of the big hit state designation command is not set (step S4506: No), or when the value of the big hit state designation command is set (step S4506: Yes), the main control CPU 72 executes step S4508. S4512 is executed.

  Step S4512: Here, the main control CPU 72 sets an ending time end command. This ending time end command is for informing the effect control device 124 (effect control CPU 126) that the game flow in the first special electric accessory 30 at the time of a small hit has ended. The ending time end command set here is transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process (step S214 in FIG. 11).

  Step S4514: Then, the main control CPU 72 sets the value of “special game management status” based on the value of the jackpot state transition command. That is, here, the result differs depending on whether or not the value (01H) of the big hit state transition command is set. Specifically, when the big hit state transition command is set in the previous step S4508, the main control CPU 72 sets (updates) the value of “special game management status” to “07H”. In this case, as described above, in the special game management process, the second special electric accessory operation start process (step S5000 in FIG. 20) at the time of big hit is executed.

  On the other hand, if step S4508 is not executed (the jackpot state transition command is not set), the main control CPU 72 returns the value of “special game management status” to “00H”. In this case, in the subsequent special game management process, the second special electric accessory activation start process (step S5000 in FIG. 20) at the time of big hit is not selected, and the special symbol change start waiting process (step S1500 in FIG. 20) is executed. Will be. In any case, when the above procedure is executed, the main control CPU 72 returns to the special game management process.

[Second special electric utility operation start processing at big hit]
FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing a procedure example of the second special electric accessory activation start process (step S5000 in FIG. 20) at the time of big hit. Hereinafter, a process when the jackpot state transition command is set (when the value of “special game management status” is updated to “07H”) will be described.

  Step S5002: First, the main control CPU 72 executes a big hit start waiting time timer countdown process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 sets an initial value for the jackpot start waiting time timer, and then counts down the timer as time elapses (each time this module is called). The initial value of the big hit start waiting time timer is set as a waiting time (for example, about several seconds) from the end of the operation of the first special electric accessory 30 at the time of the small hit until the second special electric accessory 31 is newly operated. The Further, on the display unit of the effect display device 42, for example, an effect before the start of the big hit game is performed using this “hit start waiting time”.

  Step S5004: Next, the main control CPU 72 checks whether or not the big hit start waiting time has elapsed. That is, if the value of the big hit start waiting time timer is not yet 0, the main control CPU 72 determines that the big hit start waiting time has not elapsed (No). In this case, the main control CPU 72 ends this module and returns to the special game management process.

  Thereafter, when the value of the big hit start waiting time timer becomes 0 with the passage of time, the main control CPU 72 determines that the big hit start waiting time has passed (Yes), and executes step S5006 and subsequent steps.

  Step S5006: In this case, the main control CPU 72 sets the number of execution rounds. In the present embodiment, the number of execution rounds (number of continuous operations) to be set is “3 rounds”, “7 rounds”, and “16 rounds”. The number of execution rounds can be set by checking the type status. Specifically, when the jackpot type status (small hit symbol) is “01H” (one symbol per small bonus or four symbols per jackpot), the number of execution rounds is set to “3 rounds”, and the jackpot type status ( If the “small hit symbol” is “02H” (2 symbols per small hit or 5 symbols per small hit), “7 rounds” is set as the number of execution rounds, and the big hit type status (small hit symbol) is “03H” ( In the case of 3 symbols per small or 6 symbols per small), the number of execution rounds is set to “16 rounds”. However, as described above, the first opening (first hit operation) of the first special electric accessory 30 corresponds to the first round. Therefore, here, the remaining “2 rounds”, “6 rounds”, or “15 rounds” are set as the number of execution rounds. The number of execution rounds set here is stored in the buffer area of the RAM 76 as a corresponding value on the program (for example, “14” for 15 times).

  Step S5008: Next, the main control CPU 72 sets a big hit release timer. The timer value set here is the opening time per operation when the second special electric accessory 31 is operated. In this embodiment, a total opening time for one round (for example, about 29.0 seconds) is set as the value of the big hit release timer. With such an opening time, a sufficient number (for example, about 8) of game balls can be won in the lower major winning opening 31b during that time.

  Step S5010: The main control CPU 72 sets a big hit time timer (lower big prize opening closing time timer). The timer value set here is the waiting time between rounds of big hit or the waiting time at the end of the final round. Note that the value of the timer is set to about 2 to 3 seconds, for example.

  Step S5012: Then, the main control CPU 72 updates the value of “special game management status” to “08H” and returns to the special game management process.

[The second special electric accessory opening process at the time of big hit]
FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing an example of the procedure of the second special electric accessory release process (step S5500 in FIG. 20) at the time of big hit. When the value of the “special game management status” is updated to “08H” in the second big special electric accessory operation start processing (step S5012 in FIG. 28), the second special electric bonus at the big hit is thereafter performed. Release processing is executed. This process is mainly for controlling the opening / closing operation of the second special electric accessory 31 as an operation during the big hit game (special game). Hereinafter, it demonstrates along the example of a procedure.

  Step S5502: The main control CPU 72 opens the lower large winning opening 31b. Specifically, a drive signal to be applied to the lower large prize opening solenoid 95 is output. As a result, the second special electric accessory 31 operates to shift from the closed state to the open state.

  Step S5504: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes an open timer countdown process. In this process, the countdown of the release timer set in the second big special electric accessory operation start process (step S5008 in FIG. 28) is executed.

  Step S5506: Subsequently, the main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not the opening time has expired. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the release timer after the countdown process is 0 or less. If the value of the release timer is not yet 0 or less (No), the main control CPU 72 next executes step S5508. Execute.

  Step S5508: The main control CPU 72 executes a winning ball count process. In this process, the number of game balls won in the second special electric accessory 31 (lower large winning opening 31b being opened) within the opening time is counted. Specifically, the main control CPU 72 increments the count value based on the winning detection signal input from the lower count switch 85 within the opening time.

  Step S5510: Next, the main control CPU 72 checks whether or not the current count number is less than a predetermined number (eight). This predetermined number defines the upper limit of the number of winning balls (upper limit of the number of winning balls) allowed per opening (one round in the big hit, one in the small hit) as described above. If the count has not yet reached the predetermined number (Yes), the main control CPU 72 returns to the special game management process. Then, when the special game management process is executed next, the main control CPU 72 repeats the procedure from step S5502 to step S5510 because the jump destination is set to the second special electric accessory release process at the time of big hit at the present stage. Run.

  If it is determined in step S5506 that the opening time has ended (Yes), or if it is confirmed in step S5510 that the count has reached a predetermined number (No), the main control CPU 72 then executes step S5512.

  Step S5512: The main control CPU 72 closes the lower large winning opening 31b. Specifically, the output of the drive signal applied to the lower grand prize winning solenoid 95 is stopped. As a result, the second special electric accessory 31 returns from the open state to the closed state.

  Step S5514: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes interval standby processing. In this process, the main control CPU 72 executes a countdown of the interval timer set in the big hit time second special electric accessory operation start process (step S5010 in FIG. 28). Then, when the value of the interval timer becomes 0 or less, the main control CPU 72 proceeds to step S5518. Although not particularly shown here, until the interval time elapses (until the interval timer value becomes 0), the main control CPU 72 starts the special game management process that is the caller from step S5514 for each interrupt. Return to the end address of FIG. Then, when the second special electric accessory release process at the time of big hit is executed at the next call, step S5514 is executed directly, not from the top step S5502.

  Step S5518: The main control CPU 72 increments the value of the opening number counter. Note that the value of the number-of-releases counter is stored in the count area of the RAM 76 with an initial value of 0, for example.

  Step S5520: The main control CPU 72 checks whether or not the value of the incremented release number counter has reached the number set within the current round. Here, the reason why the “number of times set in the current round” is determined corresponds to the opening pattern of “opening the second special electric accessory 31 multiple times within one round of big hit”. It is. In the present embodiment, an opening pattern that opens eight times in one round is adopted, so the “number of times set in the current round” is set to eight times in each round. When the incremented number of times of opening counter reaches the set number of times (for example, “8”) (Yes), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to step S5522.

  If the counter value has not yet reached the set number at the end of one release (step S5520: No), the main control CPU 72 returns to the special game management process, and the jump destination is the second special when the big hit is at this stage. Since it is set to the electric accessory operation start process, the procedure from step S5502 to step S5520 is repeatedly executed. As a result, the increment of the number-of-releases counter is advanced in step S5518, and when the counter value reaches the set number of times (Yes), the main control CPU 72 then proceeds to step S5522.

  Step S5522: Here, the main control CPU 72 sets the value of the special game management status to “09H” and returns to the special game management process. For this reason, when the main control CPU 72 next executes the special game management process, the next big hit second special electric accessory closing effective process (step S5550 in FIG. 20) is selected as the jump destination.

  Although not shown in particular, the second special electric accessory closing effective process at the time of big hit is executed in order to adjust the time required for closing from the opening of the second special electric accessory 31 as described above. In this process, the main control CPU 72 updates the value of “special game management status” to “0AH” and returns to the special game management process. Next, when the main control CPU 72 executes a special game management process, the next big hit time second special electric accessory closing process (step S6000 in FIG. 20) is selected as a jump destination.

[Closing the second special electric accessory at the time of big hit]
FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing a procedure example of the second special electric accessory closing process at the time of big hit. This second special electric accessory closing process at the time of big hit is for adjusting the internal state before moving to the next operation after the closing effective time of the second special electric accessory 31 has elapsed as described above. This will be specifically described below.

  Step S6002: First, the main control CPU 72 executes lower large prize opening closing time timer countdown processing. In this process, the main control CPU 72 executes a countdown of the big hit time interval timer (big winning opening closing time timer) set in the second big special electric accessory activation start process (step S5010 in FIG. 28).

  Step S6004: Subsequently, the main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not the closing time (interval time) has ended. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the big hit interval timer after the countdown process is 0 or less. If the timer value is not yet 0 or less (No), the main control CPU 72 determines whether or not the big hit At this time, the second special electric accessory closing process is terminated, and the process returns to the special game management process. Then, when the special game management process is executed next, since the special game management status is set to “0AH” at this stage, the main control CPU 72 selects the second special electric accessory closing process at the time of big hit, Steps S6002 and S6004 are repeatedly executed. If it is determined in step S6004 that the closing time has ended (Yes), the main control CPU 72 next executes step S6005.

  Step S6005: The main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not a winning detection signal is input from the lower count switch 85 corresponding to the lower large winning opening 31b. When the input of the winning detection signal is confirmed (Yes), the main control CPU 72 executes the next step S6006. On the other hand, when no winning detection signal is input (No), the main control CPU 72 executes step S6010.

  The process of step S6005 is a process that is executed only in a so-called self-sustained type gaming machine, and is a process that is not executed unless it is a self-sustained type gaming machine. By executing such processing, the main control CPU 72 changes the round game (unit game) to the next round when the passing of the game ball is detected by the lower count switch 85 (continuation area detecting means). The right to continue can be given (continuation right granting means).

  Step S6006: The main control CPU 72 increments the value of the round number counter. Note that the value of the round number counter is stored in the count area of the RAM 76, for example, with an initial value of 0.

  Step S6008: The main control CPU 72 checks whether or not the value of the incremented round number counter has reached the set number of execution rounds. The number of execution rounds is set in the previous big hit second special electric accessory operation start process (step S5006 in FIG. 28). At this time, if the value of the round number counter has not yet reached the number of execution rounds (No), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to step S6014.

[Before the final round]
Step S6014: In this case, the main control CPU 72 sets a round number command based on the value of the current round number counter. The round number command set here is transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process (step S214 in FIG. 11). The effect control device 124 can recognize the current number of rounds based on the received round number command and reflect the result in the effect control during the big hit.

  Step S6015: Next, the main control CPU 72 sets a normal round lower big prize opening closing designation command. This command is for notifying the production control device 124 (production control CPU 126) that the second special electric accessory 31 is closed after each round at the time of big hit. It should be noted that the normal round lower extra prize opening closing designation command is a command indicating that the second special electric accessory 31 is closed except for the final round. The command set here is transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process (step S214 in FIG. 11).

  Step S6016: Then, the main control CPU 72 changes the value of the special game management status from “0AH” and sets it to “08H”. As a result, when the main control CPU 72 next executes the special game management process, the main control CPU 72 again selects the second special electric combination release process (FIG. 30) at the time of big hit, and the second special electric combination in the next round. The opening operation of the object 31 is executed.

  Step S6018: Also, the main control CPU 72 resets the winning ball counter counted in the current round. As a result, when the second special electric accessory releasing process (FIG. 30) is executed again at the big hit, the number of winning balls in the next round is counted from zero.

[At the end of the final round]
Thereafter, when it is confirmed in step S6008 that the value of the round number counter has reached the set execution round number (step S6008: Yes), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to step S6010.

  Step S6010: In this case, the main control CPU 72 resets the round number counter used in this big hit.

Step S6011: Next, the main control CPU 72 sets a final round lower extra prize opening closing designation command (final opening / closing operation end information notifying means). This command is for notifying the production control device 124 (production control CPU 126) that the second special electric accessory 31 is closed in the final round at the time of the big hit.
Here, the final round corresponds to 3 rounds if it is a big hit of 3 rounds, 7 rounds if it is a big win of 7 rounds, and 16 rounds if it is a big win of 16 rounds. The command set here is transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process (step S214 in FIG. 11).

Step S6012: Then, the main control CPU 72 updates and sets the value of the special game management status from “0AH” to “0BH”.
Step S6018: Further, the main control CPU 72 resets the winning ball number counter counted in the final round.

  When the above procedure is executed at the end of the final round, the main control CPU 72 returns to the special game management process. As a result, when the main control CPU 72 next executes the special game management process, the second special electric accessory operation end process (step S6500 in FIG. 20) at the time of the big hit is selected as the jump destination.

[Motor management processing]
FIG. 31 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure example of the motor management process (step S209 in FIG. 11) executed in the interrupt management process. Hereinafter, it demonstrates along the example of a procedure.

  Step S2800: First, the main control CPU 72 executes origin monitoring processing. In this process, the main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not it is necessary to monitor the origin position of the rotating body motor 213, and if necessary, acquires a detection signal from each origin detection mechanism.

  Step S2802: Next, the main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not the operation at the time of power-on of the rotating body motor 213 is completed. At this time, immediately after the pachinko machine 1 is turned on, if the operation at the time of turning on the rotary motor 213 has not been completed (No), the main control CPU 72 executes step S2804.

  Step S2804: In this case, the main control CPU 72 executes power-on operation processing. Thereby, for example, the rotating body motor 213 starts rotating at a constant speed in a certain direction. Thereafter, when the operation at power-on is completed, it is determined that the operation is completed (Yes) in the previous step S2802, and thereafter, step S2804 is skipped.

Step S2806: The main control CPU 72 executes a rotation direction management process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 executes a process for determining in which direction the rotating body motor 213 is rotated. The specific processing content will be described later using another flowchart.
When the above procedure is completed, the main control CPU 72 returns to the interrupt management process (FIG. 11).

[Rotation direction management processing]
FIG. 32 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure example of the rotation direction management process. Hereinafter, it demonstrates along the example of a procedure.

Step S2810: The main control CPU 72 checks whether or not the motor origin non-detection error flag is ON (= 1).
As a result, when it is confirmed that the motor origin non-detection error flag is ON (Yes), the main control CPU 72 executes Step S2814. On the other hand, when it cannot be confirmed that the motor origin non-detection error flag is ON (No), the main control CPU 72 executes Step S2812.

  Step S2812: The main control CPU 72 executes motor forward rotation data output processing. The main control CPU 72 outputs a drive signal corresponding to normal rotation (for example, clockwise) to the rotating body motor 213. Thereby, the rotator 510 can perform a constant operation during normal times.

Step S2814: The main control CPU 72 executes a motor reverse rotation data output process (operation execution means at the time of abnormality). The main control CPU 72 outputs a drive signal corresponding to reverse rotation (for example, counterclockwise) to the rotating body motor 213. Thereby, the rotator 510 can perform a release operation when a motor origin non-detection error state occurs.
When the procedure of step S2812 or step S2814 is completed, the main control CPU 72 returns to the motor management process (FIG. 31).

[Display output management processing]
FIG. 33 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure example of the display output management process (step S212 in FIG. 11) executed in the interrupt management process. The display output management process includes a subroutine group of a special symbol display setting process (step S1200) and a continuous operation number display setting process (step S1220).

  Of these, the special symbol display setting process (step S1200) is a process of generating and outputting a drive signal to be applied to the LED of the first special symbol display device 34 or the second special symbol display device 35 as described above. is there.

  The main control CPU 72 controls lighting of the big hit type display lamps 38a, 38b, and 38c in the continuous operation number display setting process. Specifically, the main control CPU 72 outputs a lighting signal for any one of the big hit type display lamps 38a, 38b, 38c based on the value of the number of continuous operations. At this time, one of the display lamps 38a, 38b, and 38c corresponding to the jackpot designated by the number of continuous operations is the target for outputting the lighting signal.

  For example, if the value of the continuous operation number command specifies “3 rounds”, the main control CPU 72 outputs a lighting signal to the lamp 38 a representing “3 rounds (3R)”. If the value of the continuous operation number command specifies “7 rounds”, the main control CPU 72 outputs a lighting signal to the lamp 38b representing “7 rounds (7R)”. Further, if the value of the continuous operation number command specifies “16 rounds”, the main control CPU 72 outputs a lighting signal to the lamp 38c representing “16 rounds (16R)”.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the progress of the special symbol game changes as the main control CPU 72 executes the control process. Further, in the special symbol game, the progress status greatly branches to the big hit game or the normal game according to the result of the game ball distributing operation in the first special electric accessory 30.

  For this reason, in the present embodiment, an effect using the effect display device 42 is mainly performed according to the actual progress of the game, and the transition of the progress is transmitted to the player in an easily understandable manner. Hereinafter, an effect using the effect display device 42 will be described with an example.

[Direction at small hits]
FIG. 34 and FIG. 35 are continuous diagrams showing examples of effects executed when “small hit 1” is met. FIG. 36 and FIG. 37 are continuous diagrams showing examples of effects executed when “small hit 4” is met. In case of “small hit 2” or “small hit 3”, it will be the same effect as “small hit 1”, and in case of “small hit 5” or “small hit 6” The production example is the same as in the case of “small hit 4”.

  In the present embodiment, since the top big prize opening 30b of the first special electric accessory 30 is opened in response to the small win in the special symbol lottery, a game is played when the top big prize opening 30b is opened. The following effects are executed in order to prompt the player to win the ball in the upper prize winning opening 30b.

[Before starting production]
In FIG. 34 (A): In the stage before the game is started in the pachinko machine 1, a demonstration effect is performed on the effect display device 42. The demonstration effect is an effect of lighting the central bar portion of the 7-segment LED of the effect display device 42. The demonstration production is executed based on the demonstration production command. Then, it is assumed that the player has operated the grip unit 16 to launch a game ball in the game area.

[Entering the left starting prize entrance]
In FIG. 34 (B): When the game ball enters the left start winning opening 26, the first special symbol starts to change. The variation time of the first special symbol is set to an extremely short time (for example, about 0.3 to 2.5 seconds). In addition, since the first special symbol lottery has a small hit probability of 1, when the first special symbol starts to change, the first special symbol will be changed according to any one of “small hit 1” to “small hit 3”. The symbol stops immediately. Then, when the first special symbol is stopped and displayed in a mode corresponding to, for example, “small hit 1”, the first special electric accessory 30 is activated only once, and the upper prize winning opening 30b is opened once. . Then, in the effect display device 42, the effect that the bar portion at the center of the 7-segment LED blinks is executed when the change of the first special symbol is started.

  At this time, a sound effect MA1 corresponding to one opening operation is output from the speakers 54, 55, and 56 in association with one opening operation of the first special electric accessory 30. This sound effect MA1 is a sound effect corresponding to a single release in the A mode. The output sound effect is output according to the mode in which the user is staying. For example, if the B mode is selected, a sound effect corresponding to the B mode is output, and if the C mode is selected, a sound effect corresponding to the C mode is output.

[End of operation of the first special electric accessory]
In FIG. 35 (C): When the first special electric accessory 30 is opened over a specified opening time (for example, 0.4 seconds), the first special electric accessory 30 closes the top prize winning port 30b and finishes the operation. .

  In FIG. 35 (D): When the game ball does not enter the upper prize winning opening 30b, the upper count switch 84 does not detect the passage of the game ball, and the special symbol thereafter enters a state of waiting for change. Then, triggered by the fact that the special symbol is in a state of waiting for change, a demonstration effect is started in which the central bar portion of the 7-segment LED is lit.

[Before starting production]
36 (A): At the stage before the game is started on the pachinko machine 1, the demonstration display is performed on the presentation display device 42. The demonstration effect is an effect of lighting the central bar portion of the 7-segment LED of the effect display device 42. Then, it is assumed that the player has operated the grip unit 16 to launch a game ball in the game area.

[Entering the middle starting prize entry gate]
36 (B): When the game ball enters the middle start winning opening 28, the second special symbol starts to change. The variation time of the second special symbol is also set to an extremely short time (for example, about 0.3 to 2.5 seconds). In addition, since the small hit probability of the second special symbol lottery is 1, when the second special symbol starts to change, the second special symbol is immediately displayed according to the mode corresponding to “small hit 4” to “small hit 6”. Stopped display. Then, when the second special symbol is stopped and displayed in a mode corresponding to, for example, “small hit 4”, the first special electric accessory 30 is actuated twice, and the upper prize winning opening 30b is opened twice. Then, in the display device for effect 42, the effect that the bar portion at the center of the 7-segment LED flashes is executed when the change of the second special symbol is started.

  At this time, accompanying the first opening operation of the first special electric accessory 30, the sound effect MA2 corresponding to the first opening operation is output from the speakers 54, 55, and 56. This sound effect MA2 is a sound effect corresponding to opening twice in the A mode. Here, the sound effect MA2 is a sound output longer than the sound effect MA1. This is to suggest that the one opening time in the case of hitting the small opening twice is longer than the one opening time in the case of hitting the small opening of one time.

[End of the first operation of the first special electric accessory]
36 (C): When the first special electric accessory 30 is opened for a predetermined opening time (for example, 0.7 seconds), the first special electric accessory 30 closes the upper prize winning opening 30b and operates for the first time. Exit.

[Start of the second operation of the first special electric accessory]
In FIG. 37 (D): When the second special symbol is stopped and displayed in a mode corresponding to “small hit 4”, the first special electric accessory 30 is opened twice. Then, when the first operation is completed and an interval time between the first operation and the second operation elapses, the first special electric accessory 30 starts to operate again. The winning opening 30b is opened. In the effect display device 42, the effect that the portion of the bar at the center of the 7-segment LED blinks is continuously executed.

  At this time, a sound effect MA2 corresponding to the second opening operation is output from the speakers 54, 55, and 56 in association with the second opening operation of the first special electric accessory 30. This sound effect MA2 is the same as the sound effect of the first opening operation.

[End of second operation of first special electric accessory]
In FIG. 37 (E): When the first special electric accessory 30 is opened for a predetermined opening time (for example, 0.7 seconds), the first special electric accessory 30 closes the top prize winning port 30b and operates for the second time. Exit.

  In FIG. 37 (F): When the game ball does not enter the upper prize winning port 30b, the upper count switch 84 does not detect the passage of the game ball, and the special symbol is then in a state of waiting for change. Then, triggered by the fact that the special symbol is in a state of waiting for change, a demonstration effect is started in which the central bar portion of the 7-segment LED is lit.

[Direction when entering Kyudai University winning entrance]
FIG. 38 is a diagram illustrating an example of an effect executed when a game ball enters the upper large winning opening 30b opened at the time of a small hit.

[Kamidai prize opening open]
In FIG. 38 (A): The top special winning opening 30b of the first special electric accessory 30 is opened when the first special symbol is stopped and displayed in a mode corresponding to “small hit 1”. At this time, a sound effect MA1 corresponding to one opening operation is output from the speakers 54, 55, and 56 in association with one opening operation of the first special electric accessory 30. In the example shown in the figure, a game ball enters the upper special prize opening 30b of the first special electric accessory 30.

(Game ball detection)
In FIG. 38 (B): When a game ball enters the top big prize opening 30b of the first special electric accessory 30, the game ball enters the first special electric accessory 30 and is played by the upper count switch 84. The passage of a sphere is detected. When the passing of the game ball is detected by the upper count switch 84, the effect display device 42 executes the entry effect. The entrance effect is executed by continuing the effect of flashing the bar portion at the center of the 7-segment LED on the effect display device 42.

[Continue to enter the ball]
In FIG. 38 (C): The game ball that has passed through the upper count switch 84 is then discharged through the specific area in the first special electric accessory 30 or discharged without passing through the specific area. The sort operation is performed. The entrance effect on the effect display device 42 is continued until the next game ball is detected by the specific area switch 700 or the discharge detection switch 900.

[Direction when entering a specific area hole]
FIG. 39 is a diagram illustrating an example of an effect executed when a game ball enters a specific area hole.
The specific area hole 530 is a hole into which a game ball enters when the sorting operation in the first special electric accessory 30 is successful. When a game ball enters the specific area hole 530, a big hit is made and the number of rounds of the big hit is transmitted to the player. Here, it is assumed that the first special electric accessory 30 is operating corresponding to “small hit 3”.

[Lower stage reached]
39A: In the example shown, the game ball has reached the lower stage 520. Here, the effect that the bar portion at the center of the 7-segment LED flashes in the display area of the effect display device 42 is continued.

[Game Ball Detection with Specific Area Switch]
39 (B): When a game ball enters the specific area hole 530 fortunately from the lower stage 520, the passage of the game ball is detected by the specific area switch 700 located downstream of the specific area hole 530. When the passing of the game ball is detected by the specific area switch 700, the effect display device 42 executes the round number transmission effect. As the round number transmission effect, for example, an effect of displaying the number of rounds corresponding to the winning symbol in the display area of the effect display device 42 (for example, an effect of displaying a number “3”, “7”, or “16”) is executed. Is done.

  When the passing of the game ball is detected by the specific area switch 700, a sound effect MA3 congratulating the V winning is output from the speakers 54, 55, and 56.

(When ball biting occurs)
40 and 41 are diagrams showing an operation example when the ball biting occurs. Here, an example in the case where the ball biting occurs inside the first special electric accessory 30 will be described.

[Kamidai prize opening open]
In FIG. 40 (A): When the first special symbol is stopped and displayed in a manner corresponding to, for example, “small hit 1”, the top special winning opening 30b of the first special electric accessory 30 is opened. At this time, a sound effect MA1 corresponding to one opening operation is output from the speakers 54, 55, and 56 in association with one opening operation of the first special electric accessory 30. In the example shown in the figure, a game ball enters the upper special prize opening 30b of the first special electric accessory 30. The rotating body 510 is rotating forward, and the through hole 512 has arrived at a position slightly to the left of the front.

(Game ball detection)
In FIG. 40 (B): When a game ball enters the top big prize opening 30 b of the first special electric accessory 30, the game ball enters the first special electric accessory 30 and is played by the upper count switch 84. The passage of a sphere is detected. When the passing of the game ball is detected by the upper count switch 84, the effect display device 42 executes the entry effect. The entrance effect is executed by continuing the effect of flashing the bar portion at the center of the 7-segment LED on the effect display device 42.

[Ball biting occurs]
At this time, the game ball is sandwiched between the rotating body 510 and the protective wall 516, and the ball biting occurs. When the ball biting occurs, the game ball stops the rotation of the rotating body 510, and the driving of the rotating body 510 stops.

[Ball biting is not resolved]
In FIG. 40 (C): If the ball biting is naturally eliminated, the game ball resumes rolling, but if the ball biting is not eliminated, the rotation of the rotating body 510 remains stopped.

[Ball biting operation]
In FIG. 41 (D): When the rotation of the rotating body 510 stops and a predetermined time elapses, an origin non-detection error state occurs and the ball biting elimination operation is executed. Specifically, the rotating body motor 213 rotates in the reverse direction, and the rotating body 510 also rotates in the reverse direction. By this ball biting cancellation operation, the ball biting is released and the rolling of the game ball is resumed. In the illustrated example, the rotating body 510 rotates in the reverse direction, and the through hole 512 has arrived at the front position.

[Lower stage reached]
In FIG. 41 (E): In the illustrated example, the game ball in which the ball biting has been eliminated has reached the lower stage 520. Here, the effect that the bar portion at the center of the 7-segment LED flashes in the display area of the effect display device 42 is continued. The rotating body 510 continues reverse rotation.

[Game Ball Detection with Specific Area Switch]
In FIG. 41 (F): When the game ball enters the specific area hole 530 fortunately from the lower stage 520, the passage of the game ball is detected by the specific area switch 700 located downstream of the specific area hole 530. When the passing of the game ball is detected by the specific area switch 700, the effect display device 42 executes the round number transmission effect. As the round number transmission effect, for example, an effect of displaying the number of rounds corresponding to the winning symbol in the display area of the effect display device 42 (for example, an effect of displaying a number “3”, “7”, or “16”) is executed. Is done.

  When the passing of the game ball is detected by the specific area switch 700, a sound effect MA3 congratulating the V winning is output from the speakers 54, 55, and 56.

[When game balls are stuck]
FIG. 42 and FIG. 43 are diagrams showing an example of the operation at the time when the game ball stays. Here, an example will be described in which a game ball stays inside the first special electric accessory 30.

[Kamidai prize opening open]
42 (A): When the first special symbol is stopped and displayed in a manner corresponding to, for example, “small hit 1”, the top special winning opening 30b of the first special electric accessory 30 is opened. At this time, a sound effect MA1 corresponding to one opening operation is output from the speakers 54, 55, and 56 in association with one opening operation of the first special electric accessory 30. In the example shown in the figure, two game balls enter the upper special winning opening 30b of the first special electric accessory 30 in succession. The rotating body 510 is rotating forward, and the through hole 512 has arrived at a position slightly to the left of the front.

(Game ball detection)
In FIG. 42 (B): When a game ball enters the top big prize opening 30 b of the first special electric accessory 30, the game ball enters the first special electric accessory 30 and is played by the upper count switch 84. The passage of a sphere is detected. When the passing of the game ball is detected by the upper count switch 84, the effect display device 42 executes the entry effect. The entrance effect is executed by continuing the effect of flashing the bar portion at the center of the 7-segment LED on the effect display device 42.

[Upper stage arrival]
In the illustrated example, two game balls have reached the upper stage 500, and thereafter, two game balls enter the through hole 512 in succession.

[Lower stage reached]
In FIG. 42 (C): Two game balls have reached the lower stage 520. Here, the effect that the bar portion at the center of the 7-segment LED flashes in the display area of the effect display device 42 is continued.

[Generation of game balls]
At this time, it is assumed that the two game balls come into contact with each other and stop before the specific area hole 530.

[Residual state is not resolved]
In FIG. 43 (D): If the staying state is naturally resolved, the game ball resumes rolling, but if the staying state is not resolved, the two game balls remain stopped. Then, when a predetermined time has elapsed since the game ball entered the first special electric accessory 30, it becomes a large winning mouth retention time error state. Unlike the origin non-detection error state, the stay state canceling operation (the operation corresponding to the above-described ball biting canceling operation) is not executed in the special winning opening staying time error state.

[Resolution of staying condition]
In FIG. 43 (E): After that, it is assumed that the balanced state of the two game balls has been eliminated and the staying state has been eliminated naturally. In this case, the rolling of the game ball resumes, one game ball enters the specific area hole 530, and the other game ball enters the lower slip hole 532.

[Game Ball Detection with Specific Area Switch]
When a game ball enters the specific area hole 530, the specific area switch 700 located downstream of the specific area hole 530 detects the passage of the game ball. When the passing of the game ball is detected by the specific area switch 700, the effect display device 42 executes the round number transmission effect. As the round number transmission effect, for example, an effect of displaying the number of rounds corresponding to the winning symbol in the display area of the effect display device 42 (for example, an effect of displaying a number “3”, “7”, or “16”) is executed. Is done. When the passing of the game ball is detected by the specific area switch 700, a sound effect MA3 congratulating the V winning is output from the speakers 54, 55, and 56.

  On the other hand, the game ball that has entered the lower slip-off hole 532 is detected and discharged by the discharge detection switch 900 without passing through the specific area thereafter.

FIG. 44 is a diagram illustrating an effect example of an error state teaching effect that is executed when an error state occurs.
The error state teaching effect is an effect that is executed by using the frame lamp, the effect display device 42, and the upper plate lamp 51, and is an effect for notifying the player or the staff of the game hall that some error state has occurred. It is. Here, an effect using the upper plate lamp 51 will be described.

  The error state teaching effect using the upper plate lamp 51 is executed by repeatedly selecting the following first lighting pattern and second lighting pattern. Note that the first lighting pattern and the second lighting pattern are alternately selected at intervals of, for example, about 0.5 to 2.0 seconds.

[Normal lighting pattern]
As shown in FIG. 44A, the normal lighting pattern is a pattern for turning off all the LED lamps. When no error condition has occurred, this normal lighting pattern is selected.

[First lighting pattern]
As shown in FIG. 44B, the first lighting pattern is a pattern in which the LED lamps 51L1 to 51L6 are turned on and the LED lamps 51R1 to 51R6 are turned off.

[Second lighting pattern]
As shown in FIG. 44C, the second lighting pattern is a pattern in which the LED lamps 51L1 to 51L6 are turned off and the LED lamps 51R1 to 51R6 are turned on.

  In this way, by turning on the upper plate lamp 51 alternately on the left and right, it can be transmitted to the player or the attendant at the game hall that some kind of error has occurred.

[Lighting color according to the type of error condition]
When an error state occurs, the effect switching button 45 (LED lamp 51S) is lit in a lighting color corresponding to the type of error state. For example, if it is an error state (vibration error state, magnetic error state, radio wave error state, etc.) due to fraud, it lights in red, if it is in the motor origin undetected error state, it lights in blue, and in the dwell time error state If there is, it will light up in green. Thereby, the player or the attendant of the game hall can grasp not only that some error state has occurred but also what kind of error state has occurred.

  Further, in this embodiment, even if a certain error state (an error state not caused by fraud) occurs and a specific area or the like is made valid, it means that a certain error state has occurred. I will teach by directing. For this reason, the fact that a certain error state has occurred can be communicated to the player or the attendant at the game hall, and it is possible to avoid a situation in which it is not known whether or not a certain error state has occurred. it can.

[Director during big role]
FIGS. 45 to 47 are continuous diagrams partially showing an example of a big role effect and a subsequent effect example that are executed during a jackpot game in the case of “16 round jackpot”. In the case of “3 round jackpot” or “7 round jackpot”, the number of rounds is different from that of “16 round jackpot”, but the basic effects are the same. .

[At the start of 2nd round]
In FIG. 45, (A): Corresponds to a small hit symbol corresponding to 16 rounds big hit (small hit symbol 3 or small hit symbol 6), and when a game ball passes a specific area, a 16 round big hit game is started. Then, when the 16-round big hit game is started, the lower special prize opening 31b of the second special electric accessory 31 is opened. The big hit game is started from the second round because the operation of the first special electric accessory 30 in the small hit game corresponds to the first round. When the second round of the jackpot game is started, the display device for effect 42 displays a number “2” indicating the current number of rounds.

  Also, when a big hit is made in the A mode, during the big hit game, the sound effects MA4 (big-playing BGM) corresponding to the A mode are output from the speakers 54, 55, and 56. The sound effect MA4 continues to be output until the big hit game ends.

  In FIG. 45 (B): During the second round of the big hit game, a game ball has entered the lower big prize opening 31 b of the second special electric accessory 31. The entered game ball enters the inside of the second special electric accessory 31, and the passage of the game ball is detected by the lower count switch 85. When the passing of the game ball is detected by the lower count switch 85, a specified number (for example, 10) of game balls is paid out. Note that the second special electric accessory 31 has either the lower large winning opening 31b opened a predetermined number of times (for example, eight times) or a predetermined number (for example, eight) of game balls have entered. Continue one round until the condition is met. And here, the 2nd special electric accessory 31 has closed and closed the lower big prize opening 31b. Although not shown in particular, an effect of gradually turning on the various lamps 46 to 52, the board surface lamp 53, and the like according to the count number of the game balls may be executed.

  In FIG. 45 (C): During execution of the second round of the big hit game, the game ball enters the lower special prize opening 31b of the second special electric accessory 31 again. The entered game ball enters the inside of the second special electric accessory 31, and the passage of the game ball is detected by the lower count switch 85. When the passing of the game ball is detected by the lower count switch 85, a specified number (for example, 10) of game balls is paid out.

  In FIG. 45 (D): During the second round of the jackpot game, the eighth game ball enters the lower special winning opening 31b of the second special electric accessory 31 and enters the game ball. Is detected by the lower count switch 85. When the passing of the game ball is detected by the lower count switch 85, a specified number (for example, 10) of game balls is paid out. In this case, the second special electric accessory 31 closes the movable piece 31a and finishes the second round on the assumption that the condition that a specified number (e.g., eight) of game balls has entered is satisfied.

[Shimodai Prize Exit Closing]
(E) in FIG. 45: The lower prize winning opening closing effect is executed when the second round is completed. The lower grand prize opening closing effect is an effect of moving a small circle up and down in the display area of the effect display device 42, for example.
In addition, when an effect of gradually turning on the various lamps 46 to 52, the panel lamp 53, etc. is executed in association with the update effect of the count number of the game balls, an effect of turning them off (update effect) The effect to be reset) is also executed.

[Continue to close the Shimodai prize opening]
In FIG. 46, (F): The lower major prize opening closing effect on the effect display device 42 is continued until the closing time of the lower major prize winning port 31b ends. In the illustrated example, the effect of moving the small circle up and down in the display area of the effect display device 42 is continued.

[3rd round]
In FIG. 46 (G): When the closing time of the second big lower prize winning opening ends, the third round of the 16 round big hit game is started. When the third round is started, the movable piece 31a of the second special electric accessory 31 is opened, and the lower prize winning opening 31b is opened. Then, when the third round of the big hit game is started, the display device for effect 42 displays a number “3” indicating the current number of rounds.

[16th round]
In FIG. 46 (H): After that, the big hit game has progressed smoothly and has shifted to the final 16th round. In the illustrated example, a number “16” indicating the current number of rounds is displayed in the display area of the effect display device 42. Then, during the 16th round of the big hit game, when the eighth game ball enters the lower big prize opening 31b of the second special electric accessory 31, the entered game ball is detected by the lower count switch 85. Is done. In this case, the second special electric accessory 31 closes the movable piece 31a and finishes the 16th round on the assumption that the condition that a specified number (for example, 8) of game balls has been received is satisfied.

[Shimodai Prize Exit Closing]
In FIG. 46, (I): The lower prize winning opening closing effect is executed in response to the end of the 16th round. The lower grand prize opening closing effect is an effect of moving a small circle up and down in the display area of the effect display device 42, for example. The 16th round lower closing prize opening closing effect is the same as the lower closing prize opening closing effect executed after the end of the 2nd round.

[Continue to close the Shimodai prize opening]
In FIG. 46 (J): the lower major prize opening closing effect on the display device 42 for presentation is continued until the closing time of the lower major prize winning port 31b ends. In the illustrated example, the effect of moving the small circle up and down in the display area of the effect display device 42 is continued.

[Ending director role production]
In FIG. 47 (K): When the lower big prize opening closing effect in the final round (16 rounds) of the big hit game is finished, the big role ending effect is executed. In the illustrated example, an English letter “E” is displayed in the display area on the right side of the effect display device 42. The big end effect is an effect that is executed using the ending time of the big hit game.

[Continue to finish director role]
(L) in FIG. 47: In the example shown, the big end effect is continuously executed. Specifically, an English letter “E” is displayed in the left display area of the presentation display device 42, and an English letter “n” is displayed in the right display area.

[Continue to finish director role]
In FIG. 47 (M): Here again, the big end effect is continuously executed. Specifically, an English letter “n” is displayed in the left display area of the effect display device 42, and an English letter “d” is displayed in the right display area.

[Continue to finish director role]
(N) in FIG. 47: In the illustrated example, the big end effect is continuously executed. Specifically, an English letter “d” is displayed in the left display area of the effect display device 42. As a result, the character “End” is completed, and the player can be informed that the big hit game has ended. Then, at this point, the big end effect is ended.

[Demo production]
In FIG. 47 (O): When the big end effect is finished, a demonstration effect (customer waiting effect) is executed. The demonstration effect is an effect of displaying “bar” information in the left and right display areas of the effect display device 42. By executing such an effect, the player can be instructed to start a normal game aiming for the next big hit game. Thereafter, the small hit game using the first special electric accessory 30 is resumed.

  Next, an example of a control method for specifically realizing the above effects will be described. The various effects described above are all controlled through the following control process.

[Production control processing]
FIG. 48 is a flowchart showing an example of the procedure of the effect control process executed by the effect control CPU 126. This effect control process is executed, for example, in a timer interrupt process (interrupt management process) separately from a reset start (main) process (not shown). The effect control CPU 126 generates a timer interrupt at a predetermined interrupt period (for example, a period of several milliseconds) during execution of the reset start process, and executes the timer interrupt process.

  The effect control process includes a command reception process (step S400), an initial setting process (step S401a), a mode effect management process (step S401b), an error effect management process (step S402), and a special electric accessory non-actuation effect management process ( Step S403), special electric accessory activation production management process (Step S404), display output process (Step S405), lamp drive process (Step S406), acoustic drive process (Step S408), production random number update process (Step S410) And a subroutine group of other processing (step S412). Hereinafter, the basic flow of the effect control process will be described along each process.

  Step S400: In the command receiving process, the effect control CPU 126 receives an effect command transmitted from the main control CPU 72. The effect control CPU 126 analyzes the received commands and stores them in the command buffer area of the RAM 130 according to type. The production commands transmitted from the main control CPU 72 include, for example, a model designation command, a start opening winning tone control command, a demonstration production command, a lottery result command, a variation pattern command, a variation start command, a stop symbol designation command, Symbol stop command, bonus equipment closing command, normal round big prize opening closing designation command, final round big winning prize closing designation command, jackpot status designation command, jackpot type command, jackpot status transition command, number of rounds command, major role termination command, There are a customer waiting designation command, an error command, a special game management status command, a discharge ball shortage error state command, a specific area passing command, and the like.

  Step S401a: In the initial setting process, the effect control CPU 126 performs initial settings such as when the power is turned on. For example, the effect control CPU 126 executes a process of setting the volume status value based on the value of the volume switch 902. This initial setting process is executed only once when the power is turned on or when the volume switch 902 is changed.

  Here, the “volume status” is a variable that holds an identification number relating to the volume of the sound effect, and the value is updated each time the volume is adjusted. In this embodiment, eight levels of volume from “0” to “7” are prepared, and a unique identification number (for example, “01H” to “07H”) is assigned to each volume. The effect control CPU 126 can grasp which sound volume should be output from the speakers 54, 55, and 56 by confirming the value of the volume status.

  The volume status is stored in the RAM 130, and the value of the volume switch 902 is set as the initial value of the volume status. However, the value of the volume changeover switch 902 can be set in 10 steps from “0” to “9”. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the value of the volume changeover switch 902 is “0” to “6”, the value of “0” to “6” is stored in the value of the volume status, and the volume changeover switch 902 When the value is “7” to “9”, “7” is stored as the value of the volume status.

  Step S401b: In the mode effect management process, the effect control CPU 126 executes a mode effect by selectively using sound data dedicated to various modes while referring to the mode status (mode effect executing means). Here, the “mode status” is a variable that holds an identification number corresponding to each mode, and the value is updated each time the mode is switched. In this embodiment, three modes such as an A mode, a B mode, and a C mode are prepared, and a unique identification number (for example, “01H”, “02H”, “03H”) is assigned to each mode. . The effect control CPU 126 can confirm in which mode the game is being executed by confirming the value of the mode status. The mode status is stored in the RAM 130, and the initial value of the mode status is set to a value for the A mode (“01H”). For example, when the “mode status” corresponds to the A mode, the effect control CPU 126 executes a process of selecting the A mode release sound or the A mode big BGM.

  Step S402: In the error effect management process, the effect control CPU 126 performs an effect pattern for executing an error state teaching effect (see FIG. 44) using the frame lamp, the effect display device 42, and the upper plate lamp 51 based on an error command or the like. Is executed (second error state teaching effect executing means).

  Step S403: In the special electric accessory non-actuation effect management process, the effect control CPU 126 controls the effect in a state where the first special electric accessory 30 or the second special electric accessory 31 is not operating. Specifically, the effect control CPU 126 controls the contents of the demonstration effects, controls the effects during the change of special symbols, and controls the contents of mode switching and volume adjustment. The details of the specific process will be further described later using another flowchart.

  Step S404: In the effect management process at the time of operating the special electric accessory, the effect control CPU 126 controls the effect after hitting the small hit in the special symbol lottery. The details of the specific process will be further described later using another flowchart.

  Step S405: In the display output process, the effect control CPU 126 instructs the effect drive control device 144 (drive control CPU 146) of basic control information (for example, effect pattern number) of the effect contents. Thereby, the production drive control device 144 (drive control CPU 146) controls the display operation by the production display device 42 based on the instructed content of the production.

  Step S406: In the lamp driving process, the effect control CPU 126 outputs a control signal to the lamp driving circuit 132. In response to this, the lamp driving circuit 132 drives (turns on or off, blinks, changes in luminance gradation, etc.) the various lamps 46 to 52 and the panel lamp 53 based on the control signal.

  Step S408: In the next acoustic driving process, the presentation control CPU 126 performs the contents of the presentation (for example, during the opening operation of the first special electric accessory 30 during the opening operation of the first special electric accessory 30) based on the mode status. (BGM, sound data, etc. during the big hit effect using the second special electric accessory 31) during the sorting operation in the inside (instruction production means). Thereby, the sound according to the production content is output from the speakers 54, 55, and 56 (sound production execution means).

  Step S410: In the effect random number update process, the effect control CPU 126 updates various effect random numbers in the counter area of the RAM 130. The effect random number includes, for example, a random number for effect selection when a plurality of effect contents are prepared.

  Step S412: In other processing, for example, when there is a movable body for presentation, the presentation control CPU 126 outputs a control signal to the movable body driving IC. Although not particularly illustrated, the movable body is operated by a driving source such as a solenoid or a stepping motor, for example, and performs an effect in synchronism with the display of an image by the effect display device 42 or alone. These drive sources such as solenoids and stepping motors can be connected to, for example, the panel illumination board 138 in FIG.

[Production management process when the special electric accessory is not in operation]
FIG. 49 is a flowchart showing an example of the procedure of the above-described special electric accessory non-acting effect management process. Hereinafter, it demonstrates along the example of a procedure.

  Step S550: The effect control CPU 126 confirms whether or not a demonstration effect command is received from the main control CPU 72. Specifically, the effect control CPU 126 accesses the command buffer area of the RAM 130 and confirms whether or not a demonstration effect command is stored.

  As a result, when it is confirmed that the demonstration effect command is stored (Yes), the performance control CPU 126 executes Step S554 and when it is not possible to confirm that the demonstration effect command is stored (No), The control CPU 126 executes step S552.

  Step S552: The effect control CPU 126 confirms whether or not a variation pattern command has been received from the main control CPU 72. Specifically, the effect control CPU 126 accesses the command buffer area of the RAM 130 and confirms whether or not the variation pattern command is stored.

  As a result, when it is confirmed that the variation pattern command is stored (Yes), the effect control CPU 126 executes step S559, and when it is not possible to confirm that the variation pattern command is stored (No), the effect control CPU 126. Returns to the effect control process (FIG. 48).

  Step S554: The effect control CPU 126 executes a demonstration effect selection process. In this process, the effect control CPU 126 selects a demonstration effect pattern (standby state effect executing means). The demonstration effect pattern defines the contents of the effect indicating that the pachinko machine 1 is in a so-called customer waiting state. Specifically, the effect control CPU 126 executes a process of selecting an effect pattern for lighting the central bar portion of the 7-segment LED on the effect display device 42.

  Step S556: The effect control CPU 126 executes effect switching management processing (effect switching means). In this process, the effect control CPU 126 changes the effect mode or adjusts the volume of the sound effect. For example, the effect control CPU 126 executes a process of changing the effect mode every time a press of the effect switching button 45 is accepted, and executes a process of adjusting the volume every time an operation input of the jog dial 45a is accepted.

  Step S558: The effect control CPU 126 executes a volume initialization process. In this process, the effect control CPU 126 executes a process of returning the volume set by the player operating the jog dial 45a to the initial value when the game is not performed for a while.

Step S559: The effect control CPU 126 executes a change effect management process. In this process, the effect control CPU 126 executes a process of selecting an effect pattern for blinking the central bar portion of the 7-segment LED of the effect display device 42 during the change of the special symbol.
Then, when the procedure of step S558 or step S559 is completed, the effect control CPU 126 returns to the effect control process (FIG. 48).

[Direction management process when the special electric accessory is activated]
FIG. 50 is a flowchart illustrating a configuration example of the effect management process during operation of the special electric accessory. For example, the execution management process (step S500), the small hit effect selection process (step S502), the special region passing effect selection process (step S504), and the big hit effect selection process (step S500). This includes the subroutine group of S506). Hereinafter, the basic flow of the effect control process will be described along each process.

  Step S500: In the execution selection process, the effect control CPU 126 selects the jump destination of the process to be executed next (any one of steps S502 to S506). For example, the effect control CPU 126 sets the program address of the process to be executed next as the jump destination address, and sets the end of the special electric accessory actuating effect management process in the “jump table” as the return address. Which process is selected as the next jump destination depends on the progress of the processes performed so far. For example, the effect control CPU 126 selects a small hit effect selection process (step S502) as the first jump destination. On the other hand, if the small hit effect selection process has already been completed, the effect control CPU 126 selects the specific region passing effect selection process (step S504) as the next jump destination. The big hit effect selection process (step S506) is selected as a subsequent jump destination when the big hit special second electric accessory operation start process (step S5000 in FIG. 20) is selected in the main control CPU 72. The In this case, step S502 and step S504 are not executed.

  Step S502: In the small hit effect selection process, the effect control CPU 126 selects an effect pattern (FIGS. 35 to 37, etc.) for operating the first special electric accessory 30. By executing such an effect, it is possible to prevent the player from digesting the game indiscriminately and to reconfirm the purpose consciousness to prevent a decrease in gaming motivation.

  Step S504: In the specific area passing effect selection process, the effect control CPU 126 selects an effect pattern of an effect (FIG. 39, etc.) that is executed when the game ball passes the specific area. Thus, when the game ball passes through the specific area, the game can be excited by displaying the number of rounds on the display unit of the effect display device 42.

Step S506: In the big hit effect selection process, the effect control CPU 126 controls the contents of the effect during the big hit. For example, the effect control CPU 126 selects a dedicated effect pattern during the big hit as the effect contents to be displayed on the effect display device 42, and instructs the effect drive control device 144 (drive control CPU 146) to select it. In addition, when the effect control CPU 126 selects an effect pattern in accordance with the progress status (for example, the progress status of the round) of the big hit game, these are appropriately instructed to the effect drive control device 144 (drive control CPU 146). . As a result, a dedicated effect is displayed during the big hit on the display screen of the effect display device 42, and the contents of the effect change as the round progresses.
When the above procedure is completed, the effect control CPU 126 returns to the effect control process (FIG. 48).

[Big hit effect selection process]
FIG. 51 is a flowchart illustrating a configuration example of the big hit effect selection process. The big hit effect selection process is, for example, an execution selection process (step S600), a lower big prize opening opening production selection process (step S602), a lower big prize opening closing production selection process (step S604), and a big end effect selection process (step S606). ) Subroutine group. Hereinafter, the basic flow of the effect control process will be described along each process.

  Step S600: In the execution selection process, the effect control CPU 126 selects a jump destination of the process to be executed next (any one of steps S602 to S606). For example, the effect control CPU 126 sets the program address of the process to be executed next as the jump destination address, and sets the end of the big hit effect selection process in the “jump table” as the return address. Which process is selected as the next jump destination depends on the progress of the processes performed so far. For example, the effect control CPU 126 selects the lower grand prize winning opening effect selection process (step S602) as the first jump destination. If the lower prize winning opening opening selection process (step S602) has been completed, the effect control CPU 126 selects the lower prize winning closing effect selection process (step S604) as the next jump destination. Note that the big end effect selection process (step S606) is selected as a subsequent jump destination after the lower round winning prize closing effect selection process (step S604) of the final round in the big hit game is executed.

  Step S602: In the lower grand prize opening opening effect selection process, the effect control CPU 126 selects an effect pattern when the second special electric accessory 31 is operated during the big hit game. By executing such an effect, it is possible to prevent the player from digesting the jackpot game casually. Specifically, the control CPU 126 executes a process of selecting an effect pattern (such as (A) in FIG. 45) that displays the number of rounds according to the progress round of the big hit game.

  Step S604: In the lower prize winning opening closing effect selection process, the effect control CPU 126 selects an effect pattern in the case where the big winning prize mouth is closed. By executing such an effect, the number of rounds is updated, so that the player's feelings can be refreshed before heading to the next round. In the present embodiment, the closing prize closing effect executed in each round is a common effect of moving a small circle up and down in the display area of the effect display device 42. Set the closing effect pattern. Specifically, the effect control CPU 126 executes a process of selecting an effect pattern (such as (I) (J) in FIG. 46) when the special winning opening is closed.

Step S606: In the big game end effect selection process, the effect control CPU 126 selects an effect pattern when the big hit game ends. By executing such an effect, the player can be informed that the big hit game has ended. Specifically, the effect control CPU 126 executes a process of selecting an effect pattern (such as (K) to (N) in FIG. 47) when the big hit game ends.
When the above procedure is completed, the effect control CPU 126 returns to the effect management process (FIG. 50) during operation of the special electric accessory.

[List of major error conditions]
FIG. 52 is a diagram showing a list of main error states that occur in the gaming machine.
In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the following two types of error conditions occur roughly.

[(A) fraud related]
The first is an error related to cheating caused by cheating. Errors related to cheating are caused by goto action, specifically vibration error, magnetic error, radio wave error, illegal winning error (big prize winning illegal prize error), excessive winning error (large winning prize winning error), etc. Is applicable.
In this case, the specific area (including the continuation area) becomes invalid.

[(B) Progression abnormality related]
The second is an error related to the progress abnormality caused by the progress abnormality of the game. The error related to the progress abnormality is caused by a ball of a game ball or a game ball staying, and specifically includes an origin non-detection error, an error in a prize winning mouth remaining time, and the like.
In this case, the specific area (including the continuation area) is valid.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, various error states are detected, and (A) an error related to fraud (first error state) caused by fraud and (B) a sorting operation. The error is classified into a progress abnormality related error (second error state) caused by a progress abnormality.

Then, (A) since there is no room to rescue the player regarding errors related to fraud, the specific area and the continuation area are uniformly invalidated to avoid obtaining illegal profits by fraud.
On the other hand, (B) the error related to the progress abnormality is an error based on an accidental event such as a ball bite rather than an action of the player, so that the specific area and the continuation area are made effective and rescued. In this way, the legitimate interests of the player are protected.

  The present invention can employ various modifications without being limited to the above-described embodiments. In the embodiment, an example is given in which the working memory is not set for the special symbol. However, the present invention can be applied to an aspect in which the working memory (four) is set for the special symbol.

  In the embodiment described above, an example in which the normal symbol and the ordinary electric accessory are not provided has been described. However, it is possible to have a game nature in which the normal symbol and the ordinary electric accessory are mounted so as to shift to the time reduction state after the big hit game. .

  In the above-described embodiment, the second round of the third round big hit, the seventh round big hit, and the 16th round big hit has been described as an example of repeating the short-opening for eight times in one round in common with all the big hits. The opening pattern may be changed for each type. For example, in the case of 16 rounds of big hit, an open pattern in which one long round is released (29 seconds open), and in the case of 3 round big hits and 7 round big hits, 9 shorts are released in one round. May be adopted.

  In the above-described embodiment, the example of the gaming machine in which the movable body (rotating body 510) is arranged inside the special electric accessory has been described. However, the gaming machine in which the movable body is not arranged inside the special electric accessory. The present invention can also be applied to.

  In the above-described embodiment, the example of the gaming machine equipped with the ball biting elimination function for rotating the rotating body motor 213 in the reverse direction has been described, but the present invention is also applied to a gaming machine not equipped with the ball biting elimination function. Can be applied.

  In addition, the structure of the pachinko machine 1 and the board surface configuration are preferable examples including those shown in the drawings, and it goes without saying that these can be appropriately modified.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 8 Game board unit 8a Game area 30 1st special electric accessory 31 2nd special electric accessory 34 1st special symbol display device 35 2nd special symbol display device 42 Production display device 70 Main control device 72 Main control CPU
74 ROM
76 RAM
124 Production control device 126 Production control CPU

Claims (5)

A movable ball entry device that changes from a closed state in which a game ball is difficult to enter into an open state in which the game ball is easy to enter over a predetermined release time when an operation trigger occurs during the game;
A specific area disposed inside the movable ball-entering device;
An allocating means for allocating whether the game sphere entered the movable entrance device is guided in the direction of the specific area or in a direction other than the specific area;
Specific area detecting means for detecting that the game ball has passed through the specific area;
Special game execution means for executing a special game triggered by the passage of a game ball detected by the specific area detection means;
An error state detecting means for detecting a first error state caused by an illegal act or a second error state caused by an abnormality in the progress of the distribution;
When the first error state is detected by the error state detection means, passage detection invalidation means for invalidating detection of the passing of the game ball by the specific area detection means,
When the second error state is detected by the error state detection means, passage detection validation means for validating without invalidating the detection of the passing of the game ball by the specific area detection means ;
A movable body that is arranged inside the movable pitching device and performs an operation that affects the progress of the game ball that has entered the movable pitching device;
Position information detecting means for detecting position information of the movable body;
Based on the position information detected by the position information detection means, normal movement determination means for determining whether or not the movable body is normally moving;
When it is determined by the normal movement determination means that the movable body is not normally moved, the abnormal body operation execution means for causing the movable body to perform an operation at the time of abnormality different from the normal operation,
The second error condition is:
A game machine including a movable body position error state when the movable body is determined not to move normally by the normal movement determining means. In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The special game is
It is executed by repeating the unit game several times,
A continuation region located within the movable ballistic device or another device;
Continuation area detection means for detecting that the game ball has passed the continuation area;
Continuation right granting means for granting the right to continue the unit game to the next unit game, triggered by the passage of the game ball being detected by the continuation region detection means,
The passage detection invalidating means is
When the first error state is detected by the error state detection means, the detection of the passing of the game ball by the continuation area detection means is invalidated,
The passage detection enabling means is:
A gaming machine, wherein when the second error state is detected by the error state detecting means, the passing detection of the game ball by the continuation area detecting means is enabled without being invalidated. In the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2 ,
A residence time measuring means for measuring a residence time from when a game ball enters the movable entrance device to when it is discharged from the movable entrance device;
Normal discharge determining means for determining whether or not the game ball is normally discharged from the movable ball-entering device based on the residence time measured by the residence time measuring means;
The second error condition is:
A game machine including a dwell time error state when the normal discharge determining means determines that the game ball is not normally discharged from the movable ball entering device. In the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3 ,
The first error state is:
A gaming machine characterized by being in an error state detected using at least one detection means among a vibration detection means for detecting vibration, a magnetic detection means for detecting magnetism, and a radio wave detection means for detecting radio waves. In the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4 ,
This is a case where the second error state is detected by the error state detection means, and the passage detection validation means is validated without invalidating the passing of the game ball by the specific area detection means. However, the game further comprises second error state teaching effect executing means for executing a second error state teaching effect with a content that teaches that the second error state has been detected by the error state detecting means. Machine.