JP6290834B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

A pachinko gaming machine, which is a type of gaming machine, has a gaming area in which gaming balls flow down, and a predetermined number of gaming balls are paid out when the gaming balls enter a pitching portion provided in the gaming area. Yes (see, for example, Patent Document 1) .

Further, it performs the lottery process, extraction election results Ri der predetermined lottery result, when a predetermined game result, it is known that gaming state is shifted to the adverse second state for the player than the first state Yes.

JP 2003-190511 A

However, in the pachinko game machine, there Ru if fraud to avoid intentionally predetermined game result is performed by the player state.

Note that the above situation is not limited to pachinko gaming machines, and occurs in other gaming machines as well.

The present invention has been made in view of the above illustrated situation such, it is an object to provide a gaming machine which can be suitably suppressed fraud.

The present invention
First state generating means for generating a first state advantageous to the player based on the first lottery result and the predetermined game result ;
And wherein the first lottery result is a second random result of different, when the a predetermined game result, the second state generating means for generating a disadvantageous second state to the player than the first state,
An informing means for informing a player that the result of the second lottery is the predetermined game result;
A gaming machine equipped with
An anomaly detection means for detecting the occurrence of the anomaly factor;
In the case of the first state and the second lottery result, an abnormality has occurred if the predetermined game result is not obtained and the occurrence of the abnormality factor is detected by the abnormality detection means. An error handling means for executing an error handling process;
Operable operating means;
Release means capable of releasing the abnormality handling process executed by the abnormality handling means when the operating means is operated;
A gaming machine structure that can be opened and closed forward of the gaming machine;
With
The operating means is arranged at a position where the operating means can be operated when the gaming machine structure is opened forward of the gaming machine,
The abnormality handling means performs the first notification when the abnormality mode is the first mode, and the first notification when the abnormality mode is a second mode different from the first mode. Means is provided for enabling different second notifications to be performed.

According to the present invention, it can be suitably suppressed fraud.

The front view which shows the pachinko machine in 1st Embodiment. The perspective view which expand | deploys and shows the main structures of a pachinko machine. The perspective view which expand | deploys and shows the main structures of a pachinko machine. The front view which shows the structure of a game board. (A)-(j) Explanatory drawing for demonstrating the display content in the display screen of a symbol display apparatus. (A), (b) Explanatory drawing for demonstrating the display content in the display screen of a symbol display apparatus. The disassembled perspective view of a rotary body unit. (A), (b) The longitudinal cross-sectional view for demonstrating a variable winning apparatus. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko machine. Explanatory drawing for demonstrating the content of the various counters used for a lottery determination. (A) Explanatory drawing for demonstrating a success / failure table, (b) Explanatory drawing for demonstrating a distribution table. The flowchart which shows the timer interruption process performed in MPU of a main controller. The flowchart which shows the abnormality monitoring process performed in MPU of a main controller. The flowchart which shows the normal process performed in MPU of a main controller. The flowchart which shows the game state transfer process performed in MPU of a main controller. The flowchart which shows the winning opening opening / closing process performed by MPU of a main controller. The flowchart which shows the winning opening opening process performed by MPU of a main controller. The flowchart which shows the period corresponding | compatible closure process performed in MPU of a main controller. The flowchart which shows the process for a branch performed in MPU of a main controller. The flowchart which shows the V prize corresponding | compatible process performed by MPU of a main controller. The flowchart which shows the discharge | emission response | compatibility process performed in MPU of a main controller. The flowchart which shows the game stop command setting process performed in MPU of a main controller. The flowchart which shows the production | presentation determination process performed in MPU of an audio | voice light emission control apparatus. The flowchart which shows the process during game stop performed by MPU of a main control unit. Explanatory drawing for demonstrating the case where a game stop generate | occur | produces. The timing chart for demonstrating a mode when abnormal V winning a prize generate | occur | produces. The timing chart for demonstrating a mode when abnormal deviation has occurred under a specific situation. The front view of the game board in 2nd Embodiment. (A) Schematic diagram of the second working port in the closed state, (b) Schematic diagram of the second working port in the open state. (A) The longitudinal cross-sectional view of the state seen from the side of the distribution winning device, (b) The longitudinal cross-sectional view of the state seen from the back side of the distribution winning device. The block diagram for demonstrating the content of the various counters used for a success or failure lottery. (A) Explanatory drawing for demonstrating the success / failure table for 1st special drawings, (b) Explanatory drawing for demonstrating the success / failure table for 2nd special drawings. (A) Explanatory drawing for demonstrating the distribution table for 1st special drawings, (b) Explanatory drawing for demonstrating the distribution table for 2nd special drawings. Schematic which shows the flow of a game.

<First Embodiment>
Hereinafter, a first embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter referred to as “pachinko machine”), which is a type of gaming machine, will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko machine 10, and FIGS. 2 and 3 are perspective views showing an unfolded main configuration of the pachinko machine 10. In FIG. 2, the configuration in the game area of the pachinko machine 10 is omitted for convenience.

  The pachinko machine 10 includes an outer frame 11 that forms an outer shell of the pachinko machine 10, and a gaming machine main body 12 that is attached to the outer frame 11 so as to be rotatable forward. The outer frame 11 is configured by connecting wooden plates to four sides and has a rectangular frame shape. The pachinko machine 10 is installed in the game hall by attaching and fixing the outer frame 11 to the island facility.

  2 and 3, the gaming machine main body 12 includes an inner frame 13, a front door frame 14 disposed in front of the inner frame 13, and a back pack unit 15 disposed in the rear of the inner frame 13. And. The inner frame 13 of the gaming machine main body 12 is supported so as to be rotatable with respect to the outer frame 11. Specifically, the inner frame 13 can be rotated forward with the left side as a rotation base end side and the right side as a rotation front end side in front view.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the front door frame 14 is rotatably supported on the inner frame 13, and can be rotated forward with the left side as a rotation base end side and the right side as a rotation front end side in a front view. It is said that. Further, as shown in FIG. 3, a backpack unit 15 is rotatably supported on the inner frame 13, and when viewed from the front, the left side is the rotation base end side and the right side is the rotation front end side. It is possible to move.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the gaming machine main body 12 is provided with a locking device 16 at its rotating tip, and the gaming machine main body 12 is locked to the outer frame 11 so that it cannot be opened. And has a function of locking the front door frame 14 to the inner frame 13 so that the front door frame 14 cannot be opened. Each of these locked states is released by performing an unlocking operation using the unlocking key on the cylinder lock 17 that is exposed on the front surface of the pachinko machine 10.

  Next, the configuration of the front side of the gaming machine body 12 will be described.

  The inner frame 13 is mainly composed of a resin base 21 whose outer shape is substantially the same as that of the outer frame 11. A substantially elliptical window hole 22 is formed at the center of the resin base 21. A game board 31 is detachably attached to the resin base 21. The game board 31 is made of plywood, and the game area PE formed on the front surface of the game board 31 is exposed to the front surface side of the inner frame 13 through the window hole 22 of the resin base 21.

  Here, the structure of the game board 31 is demonstrated based on FIG. FIG. 4 is a front view of the game board 31.

  An inner rail portion 32 and an outer rail portion 33 are attached to the surface of the game board 31, and a game area PE is formed so as to be partitioned by the inner rail portion 32 and the outer rail portion 33. In addition, the inner rail portion 32 and the outer rail portion 33 constitute a guide rail 34 for a game ball to the game area PE, and a game ball launch mechanism 54 (see FIG. 2) when the player rotates the launch handle 55. The game ball launched from is guided to the upper part of the game area PE by the guide rail.

  The guide rail 34 is formed so that the exit portion thereof faces the upper center of the game area PE on one side of the game area PE. Therefore, as the amount of rotation operation of the launch handle 55 by the player increases, the reaching position of the game ball in the upper part of the game area PE is changed from the side of the guide rail 34 where the exit portion is formed to the opposite side. Shift to the side. The exit portion of the guide rail 34 is provided on the left side of the game area PE.

  A plurality of large and small openings penetrating in the front-rear direction are formed in a range defined as the game area PE in the game board 31 by performing router processing. Each opening has a general winning opening 35, a variable winning device 36 as variable pitching means, a distribution winning device 37 as sorting pitching means, an upper operating port (first starting pitching portion) 38, and a lower operating port (first 2 starting entrance ball portion) 39, through gate 41, variable display unit 42, main display portion 43, and accessory display portion 44 are provided.

  When a ball enters the general winning port 35, variable winning device 36, distribution winning device 37, upper operating port 38, and lower operating port 39, this is detected by a detection sensor disposed on the back side of the game board 31. Then, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out based on the detection result. In this case, when a ball enters the upper working port 38 and a ball enters the lower working port 39, the payout of three prize balls is executed, and the ball entering the general winning port 35 is received. In the case of occurrence, 10 prize balls are paid out, and when a prize is entered into the variable prize winning device 36 and when a prize is awarded to the distribution prize winning device 37, 15 prize balls are awarded. A payout is executed. However, the number of prize balls is arbitrary, and the number of prize balls in both the operation holes 38, 39 is larger, for example, the number of prize balls in the lower action opening 39 is larger than the number of prize balls in the upper action opening 38. It may be different. Further, for example, the number of prize balls related to the allocation prize winning device 37 is larger than the number of prize balls related to the variable prize winning device 36, or the number of prize balls related to the variable prize winning device 36 is larger than the number of prize balls related to the allocation prize winning device 37. The number of winning balls of both winning devices 36 and 37 may be different so that there are many.

  In addition, an out port 45 is provided at the lowermost part of the game board 31, and game balls that have not entered various winning ports etc. are discharged from the game area PE through the out port 45. In addition, the game board 31 is provided with a large number of nails 46 in order to appropriately disperse and adjust the falling direction of the game balls, and various members (instruments) such as a windmill are arranged.

  Here, the entry means that the game ball passes through a predetermined opening, and not only the mode of discharging from the game area PE after passing through the opening, but also the game area PE after passing through the opening. A mode of continuing the flow of the game area PE without being discharged from the game is also included. However, in the following description, in order to clearly distinguish the game ball from entering the out port 45, to the variable winning device 36, the distribution winning device 37, the upper operating port 38, the lower operating port 39 or the through gate 41. The entry of the game ball of is also expressed as a prize.

  The upper operating port 38 and the lower operating port 39 are unitized as an operating port device and installed in the game board 31. Both the upper working port 38 and the lower working port 39 are opened upward. Further, both the operation ports 38 and 39 are arranged in the vertical direction so that the upper operation port 38 is located upward. The lower working port 39 is provided with an electric accessory 39a as a guide piece (support piece) composed of a pair of left and right movable pieces.

  The electric combination 39a is connected to an electric combination drive unit 39b mounted on the back side of the game board 31, and is driven by the electric combination drive unit 39b to be in a closed state (non-support state or non-guide state) and It is arranged in either an open state (support state or guide state). In the closed state of the electric accessory 39a, the game ball cannot be won in the lower operating port 39, and when the electric accessory 39a is in the open state, it is possible to win in the lower operating port 39.

  However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the electric ball is electrically driven into a state in which a winning of a game ball to the lower working port 39 is likely to occur and a state in which a winning is less likely to occur than a state in which a winning is not impossible but is likely to occur. It is good also as a structure by which the accessory 39a can be switched. Further, the electric accessory 39a may be omitted, and the switching between the state where the winning is likely to occur and the state where the winning is less likely to occur is performed by the displacement of the lower operation port 39 itself.

  The main display portion 43 and the accessory display portion 44 are provided on a decorative member 47 disposed along the outer edge on the lower side of the game area PE. The decorative member 47 extends from the board surface of the game board 31 to the front of the pachinko machine 10. More specifically, the front surface of the decorative member 47 faces the window hole 22 provided in the front door frame 14 so that the game area PE can be visually recognized from the front of the pachinko machine 10, and further, The distance between is smaller than one game ball. This prevents the game ball from falling in front of the front surface of the decorative member 47.

  A main display unit 43 and an accessory display unit 44 are provided so as to be exposed from the front surface of the decorative member 47. That is, the main display unit 43 and the accessory display unit 44 are visible from the front of the pachinko machine 10 through the window hole 22 of the front door frame 14, and a game ball is in front of both the display units 43 and 44. It is prevented from falling.

  In the main display unit 43, the display of the variation of the picture is performed with the winning of each operation port 38, 39 as a trigger, and the internal display performed based on the winning of each operation port 38, 39 as a stop result of the variation display. The result of the lottery is clearly indicated by the display.

  The main display unit 43 is configured by a segment display in which a plurality of segment light emitting units are arranged in a predetermined manner, but is not limited to this, and is not limited to a liquid crystal display device, an organic EL display device, You may be comprised by other types of display apparatuses, such as CRT and a dot matrix. In addition, as a pattern variably displayed on the main display unit 43, a configuration in which a plurality of types of characters are variably displayed, a configuration in which a plurality of types of symbols are variably displayed, a configuration in which a plurality of types of characters are variably displayed, or a plurality A configuration in which the color of the seed is switched and displayed can be considered.

  In the accessory display unit 44, the display of the variation of the picture is performed with the winning of the through gate 41 as a trigger, and the result of the internal lottery performed based on the winning of the through gate 41 is displayed as a result of stopping the variation display. Explicit by display. When the result of the internal lottery based on the winning to the through gate 41 is a winning result corresponding to the transition to the state where the electric role is released, a predetermined stop result is displayed on the accessory display unit 44 and displayed in a variable manner. After is stopped, it shifts to the electric utility open state. In the electric combination open state, the electric combination 39a provided in the lower working port 39 is opened in a predetermined manner.

  The variable display unit 42 is provided with a symbol display device 51 that performs variable display (or variable display or switching display) of a symbol that is a kind of symbol. The variable display unit 42 is provided with a center frame 52 so as to surround the symbol display device 51. The center frame 52 has an upper portion extending forward of the pachinko machine 10. As a result, the game ball is prevented from falling in front of the display screen G of the symbol display device 51, and the inconvenience that the visibility of the display screen G decreases due to the fall of the game ball does not occur. ing.

  The symbol display device 51 is configured as a liquid crystal display device including a liquid crystal display, and display contents are controlled by a display control device described later. The symbol display device 51 is not limited to a liquid crystal display device, and may be another display device such as a plasma display device, an organic EL display device, or a CRT.

  In the symbol display device 51, the variation display of the symbol is started based on winning in the upper working port 38 or the lower working port 39. That is, when variable display is performed on the main display unit 43, variable display is performed on the symbol display device 51 accordingly.

  The display contents of the symbol display device 51 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. FIG. 5 is a diagram individually showing symbols variably displayed on the symbol display device 51, and FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a display screen G of the symbol display device 51.

  As shown in FIGS. 5 (a) to (j), a design which is a kind of design is composed of nine main designs with numbers "1" to "9", respectively, and a shell-shaped design. It consists of sub-designs. More specifically, the main symbols are configured by attaching numbers “1” to “9” to nine types of character symbols such as octopus.

  As shown in FIG. 6A, on the display screen G of the symbol display device 51, three symbol rows Z1, Z2, and Z3 of an upper stage, a middle stage, and a lower stage are set as a plurality of display areas. Each of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 is configured by arranging a main symbol and a sub symbol in a predetermined order. Specifically, in the upper symbol row Z1, nine kinds of main symbols “1” to “9” are arranged in descending order of numbers, and one sub symbol is arranged between each main symbol. . In the lower symbol row Z3, nine types of main symbols “1” to “9” are arranged in ascending numerical order, and one sub symbol is arranged between the main symbols.

  That is, the upper symbol row Z1 and the lower symbol row Z3 are composed of 18 symbols. On the other hand, in the middle symbol row Z2, nine types of main symbols “1” to “9” are arranged in ascending numerical order, and then between the main symbol “9” and the main symbol “1”. In addition, a main symbol “4” is additionally arranged, and one sub symbol is arranged between each main symbol. In other words, only the middle symbol row Z2 is composed of 20 symbols by arranging 10 main symbols.

  As shown in FIG. 6B, on the display screen G, 3 symbols are stopped and displayed for each symbol row, and as a result, a total of 9 symbols of 3 × 3 are stopped and displayed. It is like that. The display screen G has five effective lines, that is, a left line L1, a middle line L2, a right line L3, a right lowering line L4, and a right uppering line L5.

  When an effect is performed on the display screen G based on a winning at the upper working port 38 or the lower working port 39, a variable display is displayed so that the symbols of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 scroll in a predetermined direction with periodicity. Be started. Then, the display is switched from the variable display to the standby display in the order of the upper symbol row Z1 → the lower symbol row Z3 → the middle symbol row Z2, and finally the presentation ends in a state where a predetermined symbol is statically displayed in each of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3. Is done.

  Here, in the pachinko machine 10, an expected effect is set as a kind of display effect in the symbol display device 51. The expected effect is a variation display of symbols (designs) on the symbol display device 51 in a gaming machine in which the final stop result displayed on the symbol display device 51 is a result of giving when the situation is advantageous to the player. This is a display state for making the player think that it is a variable display state that is likely to be the above-mentioned assignment correspondence result in a stage before the stop result is derived and displayed after the start of the game. In addition, about the assignment | correspondence corresponding | compatible result, the combination of the jackpot symbol by which the same number was attached | subjected on one of the effective lines is stopped and displayed.

  In the expected effect, two types of reach display and a notice display for expecting the occurrence of reach display and the generation of the result of giving correspondence at a stage before the reach display occurs are set.

  In the reach display, a combination of reach symbols is displayed by displaying symbols for a part of a plurality of symbol sequences displayed on the display screen G of the symbol display device 51, and the remaining combinations in that state are displayed. A display state in which a variable display of symbols is displayed in the symbol row is included. In addition, in the state where the combination of reach symbols is displayed as described above, the variation of the symbols is displayed in the remaining symbol rows, and a predetermined character or the like is displayed as a moving image on the background screen. In addition, there are those that perform a reach effect by displaying a predetermined character or the like as a moving image on substantially the entire display screen G after reducing or not displaying a combination of reach symbols.

  In the notice display, in a situation where the symbols are variably displayed in all the symbol columns Z1 to Z3 after the symbol variation display is started on the display screen G of the symbol display device 51, or in some symbol columns. In a situation where symbols are variably displayed in a plurality of symbol rows, a mode in which a character is displayed separately from the symbols on the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 is included. Moreover, what makes a background screen the predetermined aspect different from the aspect until then, and what makes the symbol on the symbol row | line | column Z1-Z3 the predetermined aspect different from the previous aspect are also contained.

  Further, the variation display mode of the symbols in the symbol display device 51 is not limited to the above, and is arbitrary, such as the number of symbol columns, the direction of symbol variation display in the symbol columns, the number of symbols in each symbol column, etc. Can be appropriately changed. Also, the pattern that is variably displayed on the symbol display device 51 is not limited to the above-described pattern. For example, only a number may be variably displayed as the pattern.

  On the upper portion of the center frame 52, a holding lamp portion 53 corresponding to the accessory display portion 44 is provided. The number of times that the game ball has passed through the through gate 41 is held up to a maximum of 4 times, and the holding number is displayed by turning on the holding lamp unit 53. The hold lamp unit 53 may be displayed on a part of the symbol display device 51.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the game ball launching mechanism 54 is attached to the resin base 21 below the window hole 22. The game ball launching mechanism 54 includes a solenoid that is an electric actuator that launches a game ball toward the guide rail 34, and the solenoid is driven and controlled by operating a launching handle 55 provided on the front door frame 14. The game ball is configured to be fired.

  A front door frame 14 is provided so as to cover the entire front side of the inner frame 13. As shown in FIG. 1, the front door frame 14 is formed with a window portion 56 so that almost the entire game area PE can be viewed from the front. The window part 56 has a substantially elliptical shape, and a window panel 57 is fitted therein. The window panel 57 is formed of colorless and transparent with glass, but is not limited thereto, and may be formed of colorless and transparent with synthetic resin, and the game area PE is defined through the window panel 57 from the front of the pachinko machine 10. As long as it is visible, it may be colored and transparent.

  Around the window portion 56, light emitting means such as various lamp portions are provided. A display lamp part 58 a is provided above the window part 56 as a part of the various lamp parts. In addition, a pair of left and right error lamp portions 58b are provided on the left and right sides of the display lamp portion 58a and on the upper corner portion of the front door frame 14. In addition, a pair of left and right speaker portions 59 for outputting sound effects according to the gaming state are provided adjacent to the error lamp portion 58b.

  Below the window portion 56 in the front door frame 14, an upper bulging portion 61 and a lower bulging portion 62 bulging toward the front side are arranged in parallel. An upper plate 61 a that opens upward is provided inside the upper bulging portion 61, and a lower plate 62 a that also opens upward is provided inside the lower bulging portion 62. The upper plate 61a has a function of temporarily storing game balls paid out from a payout device described later and guiding them to the game ball launching mechanism 54 side while aligning them in a line. In addition, the lower tray 62a has a function of storing game balls that become surplus in the upper tray 61a.

  Next, the configuration on the back side of the gaming machine main body 12 will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 3, on the back of the inner frame 13 (specifically, the game board 31), a main control device 71 that controls the main game, and voice and lamp display and a display control device (not shown) are controlled. A voice light emission control device 72 is mounted.

  In addition, you may provide the trace structure for giving the trace means for leaving the trace of the opening | release to the board | substrate box 71a of the main control apparatus 71, or leaving the trace of the open | release. As the trace means, a plurality of case bodies constituting the substrate box 71a are unseparably coupled, and a configuration of a coupling portion (caulking portion) that requires destruction of a predetermined part at the time of separation, or an adhesive layer is bonded when peeled off A configuration is conceivable in which a seal seal that leaves a trace of being peeled off by being left is attached so as to straddle the boundary between a plurality of case bodies. Moreover, as a trace structure, the structure which apply | coats an adhesive agent with respect to the boundary between the some case bodies which comprise the board | substrate box 71a can be considered.

  The back pack unit 15 is installed so as to cover the back side of the inner frame 13 including the main controller 71 and the sound emission controller 72. The back pack unit 15 includes a back pack 73 formed of a synthetic resin having transparency, and a payout mechanism 74 and a control device assembly unit 75 are attached to the back pack 73.

  The payout mechanism unit 74 includes a tank 76 in which game balls supplied from island facilities of the game hall are sequentially replenished, and a payout device 77 for paying out game balls stored in the tank 76. The game balls paid out from the payout device 77 are discharged to the upper plate 61a or the lower plate 62a through a payout passage provided on the downstream side of the payout device 77. The payout mechanism 74 is provided with a back pack substrate having a power switch for turning on and off the power supply, for example, while supplying a main power of AC 24 volts.

  The control device assembly unit 75 generates and outputs a predetermined power required by a payout control device 78 having a function of controlling the payout device 77 and various control devices and the like, and a game associated with the operation of the launch handle 55 by the player A power supply and launch control device 79 for controlling the launch of the ball. The payout control device 78 and the power supply / launch control device 79 are arranged so as to overlap each other so that the payout control device 78 is located behind the pachinko machine 10.

  The back pack 73 is provided with an external terminal plate 80 in addition to the payout mechanism 74 and the control device assembly unit 75. The external terminal plate 80 is installed at the upper corner of the back pack unit 15 on the back side of the pachinko machine 10 on the upper side. The external terminal board 80 is a board for outputting a predetermined signal so that the management computer of the game hall recognizes the state of the pachinko machine 10.

  Next, the configuration of the distribution winning device 37 will be described first among the winning devices 36 and 37.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the distribution winning device 37 includes a base body 81 that houses a rotating body unit 91 and is formed with an internal space that allows inflow of game balls toward the rotating body unit 91. The flange formed on the base body 81 is fixed to the game board 31 with screws from the front side.

  The base body 81 is formed with a distribution winning opening 82 that enables introduction of the game ball into the rotating body unit 91, and a detection area is provided at a position where the game ball that has won the distribution winning opening 82 always passes. A counting detection sensor 83 is provided so as to exist. The counting detection sensor 83 is provided on the downstream side of the distribution winning opening 82, and a prize corresponding to winning in the distribution winning apparatus 37 based on the detection of the game ball by the counting detection sensor 83. The ball is paid out.

  A pair of opening / closing pieces 84 is provided for the distribution prize winning opening 82. The opening / closing piece 84 is connected to a distribution prize driving unit 85 such as a solenoid, and when the distribution prize driving part 85 is driven and controlled by the main control device 71, the inflow of game balls from the distribution prize winning port 82 It is possible to dispose in each of a closed position that disables the game and an open position that allows the inflow of game balls. The state in which the opening / closing piece 84 is disposed at the open position is also referred to as the open state of the distribution winning award 82, and the state in which the opening / closing piece 84 is disposed at the closed position is also referred to as the closed state of the distribution winning award port 82.

  The game ball that has flowed in from the distribution prize winning port 82 is guided to the rotating body unit 91, but the base game 81 has reached the rotating body unit 91 and the state that the flowing game ball is guided to the rotating body unit 91. A window portion 86 that allows the state of the game ball to be visually recognized from the front of the pachinko machine 10 is formed. That is, the game ball that has flowed into the distribution winning device 37 flows down the rolling area formed in the distribution winning device 37 or the guide passage to the rotating unit 91. It is visible from the front of the machine 10.

  The rotating body unit 91 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7 is an exploded perspective view of the rotator unit 91.

  The rotating body unit 91 includes a guide passage forming member 92 and a discharge passage forming member 93. The guide passage forming member 92 is formed with a concave portion 94 that is recessed downward at substantially the center thereof. The recess 94 has a circular shape in plan view. An annular guide passage 95 is formed along the outer edge of the upper surface opening of the recess 94. The guide passage 95 is symmetrical, and is inclined so as to become lower as it goes from the center on the back side toward the center on the near side.

  The center on the back side of the guide passage 95 is a position from which the game ball that has flowed in from the distribution winning opening 82 is led out, and the game ball reaches the center on the back side of the guide passage 95. The arrived game ball flows down one of the left and right inclined portions of the guide passage 95 and is guided to the front side of the guide passage 95, and the guided game ball is guided to the concave portion 94 side.

  A V winning passage 101 is formed on the bottom surface of the recess 94. The V winning passage portion 101 communicates with the V winning passage 102 formed in the discharge passage forming member 93, and the game balls that have passed through the V winning passage portion 101 are external to the distribution winning device 37 through the V winning passage 102. Is discharged. In this case, a V winning detection sensor 103 is provided in the V winning path 102, and a game ball passing through the V winning path 102 is detected by the V winning detection sensor 103.

  The detection result is input to the main controller 71. Further, although a magnetic detection sensor is used as the V winning detection sensor 103, any sensor can be used as long as it can individually detect the winning of the game ball.

  A discharge passage 104 is formed on the side surface of the recess 94. The discharge passage portion 104 communicates with a discharge passage 105 formed in the discharge passage forming member 93, and the game balls that have passed through the discharge passage portion 104 are discharged to the outside of the sorting and winning device 37 through the discharge passage 105. . In this case, a discharge detection sensor 106 is provided in the discharge passage 105, and a game ball passing through the discharge passage 105 is detected by the discharge detection sensor 106. Based on the detection results from the discharge detection sensor 106 and the V winning detection sensor 103, it is determined whether or not a game ball remains in the distribution winning device 37.

  The detection result is input to the main controller 71. In addition, although a magnetic detection sensor is used as the discharge detection sensor 106, any sensor can be used as long as it can individually detect a winning game ball.

  A motor 111 is attached to the discharge passage forming member 93 from below, and an output shaft 112 extending in the vertical direction of the motor 111 passes through the discharge passage forming member 93 and the guide passage forming member 92. A rotating body 113 is fixed to the output shaft 112. The motor 111 is electrically connected to the main controller 71 and is driven and controlled by the main controller 71.

  The rotating body 113 has a substantially disk shape with a slightly smaller diameter than the concave portion 94 of the guide passage forming member 92, and is disposed in the concave portion 94. The rotating body 113 rotates as the motor 111 is driven. Ten spherical guide portions 114 recessed inward are formed on the outer periphery of the rotating body 113, and these spherical guide portions 114 are arranged at equal intervals. Of these, the five ball guides 114 are bottomless V winning guides 114a, and the five ball guides 114 are bottomed discharge guides 114b.

  Each ball guide portion 114 has a size that allows one game ball to enter, and a game ball led out from the front side of the guide passage 95 enters one of the ball guide portions 114. In this case, the game ball that has entered the V winning guide section 114 a reaches the upper portion of the V winning passage section 101 as the rotating body 113 rotates, and falls into the V winning path 102. On the other hand, the game ball that has entered the discharge guide portion 114 b reaches the side of the discharge passage portion 104 with the rotation of the rotating body 113 and enters the discharge passage 105. In the following description, the fact that a game ball that has won the distribution winning device 37 falls into the V winning path 102 is also referred to as V winning or occurrence of V winning in order to distinguish it from other winnings. Entering the discharge passage 105 simply means that the game ball has not won the V prize or that the game ball has been discharged.

  The game balls that have entered the distribution winning device 37 described above are guided to one of the ball guide portions 114 of the rotating body 113 by rolling on the guide passage 95. In this case, the game ball that has entered the V winning guide part 114 a is finally detected by the V winning detection sensor 103, and the game ball that has entered the discharge guide part 114 b is finally detected by the discharge detection sensor 106. . When a game ball is detected by the V winning detection sensor 103, the next round game is continued in the opening / closing execution mode described later. Incidentally, the game ball that has won the distribution winning opening 82 is always guided to either the V winning guide 114a or the discharging guide 114b. In other words, when a game ball wins the distribution winning opening 82, a V winning allocation determination for determining whether or not to win a V prize using the game ball is automatically performed.

  In addition, half of the plurality of ball guide portions 114 in the rotating body 113 are V winning guide portions 114a, and the other half are discharge guide portions 114b. The rotating body 113 rotates at a constant speed. Therefore, when one game ball wins the distribution winning device 37, the probability that the game ball is detected by the V winning detection sensor 103 is ½. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the probability may be lower or higher than ½.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 4, the game board 31 is provided with a vibration detection sensor 117 as an abnormality detection means. The vibration detection sensor 117 is installed on the back side of the game board 31 around the distribution winning device 37. The vibration detection sensor 117 is electrically connected to the main control device 71, detects vibration in a situation where operating power (operation voltage) is supplied from the main control device 71, and detects the detection result as the main control device 71. Is output for. Thereby, the fraudulent act which strikes or shakes the pachinko machine 10 can be grasped.

  That is, as already explained, since the game balls are distributed in the distribution prize device 37, the distribution result of the distribution prize device 37 becomes an advantageous result by hitting the periphery of the distribution prize device 37. In this way, an illegal act of guiding the game ball is assumed. On the other hand, when the vibration detection sensor 117 is provided, it is possible to grasp the fraudulent act when it is performed.

  Note that the position of the vibration detection sensor 117 is not limited to the above-described position, and is arbitrary as long as vibration can be detected. However, from the viewpoint of suppressing an illegal act against the distribution winning device 37, it is preferable that the distribution winning device 37 is disposed closer to the winning device 37.

  The main controller 71 to which the vibration detection sensor 117 is connected has a game stop function for stopping a subsequent game when vibration is detected by the vibration detection sensor 117.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the main control device 71 is provided with a return switch 118 as a switch for returning from a state where the game is stopped. The game is restarted by turning on (pushing) the return switch 118 in a situation where the game is stopped. Note that the operation of turning on the return switch 118 corresponds to the release operation.

  Further, the main control device 71 is provided with a winning switch 119. When the return switch 118 is turned on (pressed) while the corresponding selection switch 119 is turned on (pressed), the game state after the return is set to be advantageous to the player. Note that the operation of turning on the return switch 118 while turning on the winning switch 119 corresponds to the specific canceling operation.

  Next, the variable winning device 36 will be described with reference to FIG. 8A and 8B are longitudinal sectional views of the variable winning device 36. FIG.

  The variable winning device 36 is formed with a large winning opening (or special winning opening) 121 having a size through which a game ball can pass, and a closed state in which a gaming ball cannot pass through the large winning port 121 and a gaming ball. Is provided with an opening / closing member 122 that switches to an open state in which can pass. The opening / closing member 122 is opened by being driven by a variable prize driving unit 123 through a link mechanism (not shown).

  In the variable winning device 36, a winning passage 124 is formed at a position where a game ball that has entered the variable winning device 36 through the large winning opening 121 always passes. The counting detection sensor 125 is provided so that the detection region exists at the position 124. The counting detection sensor 125 is provided on the downstream side of the big winning opening 121, and the counting detection sensor 125 individually detects the game balls won in the variable winning device 36.

<Electric configuration of pachinko machine 10>
Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described based on the block diagram of FIG.

  The main control device 71 includes a main control board 131 that controls the main game and a power failure monitoring board 135 that monitors the power source.

  An MPU 132 is mounted on the main control board 131. The MPU 132 includes a ROM 133 that stores various control programs executed by the MPU 132 and fixed value data, and a memory that temporarily stores various data when the control program stored in the ROM 133 is executed. A RAM 134, an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, a data input / output circuit, various counter circuits as a random number generator, and the like are incorporated. Note that it is not essential that the ROM 133 and the RAM 134 are made into one chip with respect to the MPU 132, and each may be made into a chip individually. The same applies to the MPUs of control devices other than the main control device 71.

  The MPU 132 is provided with an input port and an output port. A power failure monitoring board 135 and a payout control device 78 are connected to the input side of the MPU 132. In this case, the power failure monitoring board 135 is connected to a power supply and launch control device 79 having a function of supplying operating power, and the MPU 132 is supplied with power via the power failure monitoring board 135.

  Various sensors are connected to the input side of the MPU 132. The various sensors are provided in the count detection sensor 83, the V prize detection sensor 103 and the discharge detection sensor 106 provided in the distribution prize device 37, the vibration detection sensor 117 for detecting vibration, and the variable prize device 36. The counting detection sensor 125 and the other winning detection sensors 136a to 136d are included. Further, the other winning detection sensors 136a to 136d are provided in a one-to-one correspondence with the winning-corresponding balls such as the general winning port 35, the upper operating port 38, the lower operating port 39, and the through gate 41. A sensor is included. In the MPU 132, a winning determination (entrance determination) for each winning portion is performed based on the detection results of the various detection sensors 83, 103, 106, 117, 125, and 136a to 136d. Further, in the MPU 132, various lotteries are executed based on winning in the upper working port 38 or the lower working port 39.

  Further, a return switch 118 and a winning switch 119 are connected to the input side of the MPU 132. The MPU 132 determines whether or not to return the game according to the operation status of the switches 118 and 119 in the game stop state, and determines the game state after the return.

  On the output side of the MPU 132, a power failure monitoring board 135, a payout control device 78, an external terminal board 80, and a sound emission control device 72 are connected. For example, a prize ball command is output to the payout control device 78 based on a winning determination result for a winning-corresponding winning part. For example, a signal for specifying the game stop based on the fact that the game is stopped is output to the external terminal board 80.

  Various commands such as a change command, a type command, and an opening command are output to the sound emission control device 72. Details of these various commands will be described later. Incidentally, the sound emission control device 72 is electrically connected to the main control device 71 via a connector unit (connection unit) in which connectors are provided at both ends of the signal line.

  Further, on the output side of the MPU 132, a variable winning drive unit 123, a distribution winning drive unit 85, a motor 111, an electric combination driving unit 39b for opening and closing the electric combination 39a of the lower working port 39, and a main display The unit 43 and the accessory display unit 44 are connected. The main control board 131 is provided with various driver circuits, and the MPU 132 performs drive control of various drive units through the driver circuits.

  Here, in the opening / closing execution mode, the MPU 132 performs drive control of the variable winning drive unit 123 and the distributed winning drive unit 85 so that the big winning port 121 and the distributed winning port 82 are opened and closed. Further, when the electric combination 39a is won, the MPU 132 executes drive control of the electric combination drive unit 39b so that the electric combination 39a is opened and closed. Further, when each correspondence result lottery is performed, display control of the main display unit 43 is executed in the MPU 132. In addition, when the lottery result indicating whether or not the electric accessory 39a is to be opened is clearly indicated, display control of the accessory display unit 44 is executed in the MPU 132.

  Further, the MPU 132 performs drive control of the motor 111 so that the rotating body 113 always rotates in a situation where the power of the pachinko machine 10 is on. For example, the motor 111 may be driven and controlled over a period in which the distribution is performed.

  The power failure monitoring board 135 relays between the main control board 131 and the power supply and launch control device 79, and monitors a DC stable voltage of 24 volts output from the power supply and launch control device 79. The payout control device 78 performs payout control of prize balls and rental balls by the payout device 77 based on the prize ball command input from the main control device 71.

  The power source and launch control device 79 is connected to, for example, a commercial power source (external power source) in a game hall or the like. Then, based on the external power supplied from the commercial power supply, necessary operating power is generated for each of the main control board 131, the payout control device 78, etc., and the generated operating power is supplied. Incidentally, the power supply and launch control device 79 is provided with a power supply unit for power interruption such as a backup capacitor. Power for storing and holding is supplied to the RAM 134 of the control device 71.

  The power supply and launch control device 79 is responsible for launch control of the game ball launch mechanism 54, and the game ball launch mechanism 54 is driven when predetermined launch conditions are met. Specifically, a game ball is launched by supplying a drive signal from a power source and launch control device 79 to a solenoid provided in the game ball launching mechanism 54.

  The sound emission control device 72 includes a sound emission control board 141 on which the MPU 142 is mounted. The MPU 142 includes a ROM 143 storing various control programs executed by the MPU 142 and fixed value data, and a memory for temporarily storing various data when the control program stored in the ROM 143 is executed. A RAM 144, an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, a data input / output circuit, and the like are incorporated.

  The MPU 142 controls driving of the various lamp units 53, 58 a, 58 b and the speaker unit 59 based on the command received from the main control device 71. Further, a command resulting from analyzing these commands is transmitted to the display control device 150. Incidentally, the sound emission control device 72 is electrically connected to the display control device 150 via a connector unit (connection unit) in which connectors are provided at both ends of the signal line.

  The display control device 150 includes a display control board 151 on which an MPU 152, a video display processor (VDP) 155, a character ROM 156, and a video RAM 157 are mounted. It has.

  The MPU 152 analyzes various commands received from the sound emission control device 72 or performs predetermined arithmetic processing based on the received various commands to control the VDP 155 (specifically, generation of an internal command for the VDP 155).

  The program ROM 153 is a memory for storing various control programs executed by the MPU 152 and fixed value data, and is a non-volatile storage means that does not require external power supply when holding the stored information. The work RAM 154 is a memory for temporarily storing work data, flags, and the like used when various programs are executed by the MPU 152, and volatile storage means that requires an external power supply to hold the stored information. It is.

  The VDP 155 is a kind of drawing circuit that directly operates an image processing device as a liquid crystal display unit driver incorporated in the symbol display device 51. Since the VDP 155 is an IC chip, it is also referred to as a “drawing chip”, and the substance of the VDP 155 should be said to be a microcomputer chip with a dedicated firmware for drawing processing. The VDP 155 adjusts the timing of each of the MPU 152, the video RAM 157, etc. to intervene in reading and writing data, and reads the image data stored in the video RAM 157 from the character ROM 156 at a predetermined timing and displays it on the symbol display device 51.

  The character ROM 156 serves as an image data library for storing character data such as symbols displayed on the symbol display device 51. The character ROM 156 holds bitmap format image data of various display patterns, a color palette table that is referred to when determining the expression color of each dot of the bitmap image, and the like.

  The video RAM 157 is a memory for storing display data to be displayed on the symbol display device 51, and the display contents of the symbol display device 51 are changed based on rewriting the contents of the video RAM 157.

<Electrical Configuration for Performing Various Lottery in MPU 132 of Main Controller 71>
Next, an electrical configuration for performing various lotteries in the MPU 132 of the main controller 71 will be described with reference to FIG.

  The MPU 132 performs lottery determination, setting of the display of the main display unit 43, setting of the display of the accessory display unit 44, and the like using various counter information in the game. Specifically, as shown in FIG. In addition, a jackpot random number counter C1 used for the success / failure lottery, a support type counter C2 used for determining the support type after the opening / closing execution mode ends, and a random number initial value counter used for setting the initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1 CINI is used. Furthermore, the electric accessory release counter C4 used for the lottery to determine whether or not the electric accessory 39a of the lower operating port 39 is in the electric utility open state is used. The counters C1, C2, CINI, and C4 are provided in various counter areas 134b of the RAM 134.

  Each of the counters C1, C2, CINI, and C4 is a loop counter that adds 1 to the previous value every time it is updated and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value. Each counter is updated at short-term intervals, and the updated value is appropriately stored in a lottery counter buffer set in a predetermined area of the RAM 134. Among these, in the lottery counter buffer, each numerical information corresponding to the jackpot random number counter C1 and the support type counter C2 is stored in the RAM 134 as an acquisition information storage means when a winning to the upper operating port 38 or the lower operating port 39 occurs. It is stored in the provided counter information storage area 134a.

  Each of the counters will be described in detail.

  First, the electric accessory release counter C4 will be described. The electric accessory release counter C4 is, for example, configured to increment one by one within a range of 0 to 250 and return to 0 after reaching the maximum value. The electric accessory release counter C4 is periodically updated and stored in the electric combination holding area 134c of the RAM 134 at the timing when a game ball wins the through gate 41. Then, at a predetermined timing, a lottery is performed as to whether or not to control the electric accessory 39a to the open state based on the stored value of the electric accessory release counter C4.

  Here, in this pachinko machine 10, a plurality of types of support modes are set so that the modes of support by the electric accessory 39a are different from each other. Specifically, in the support mode, when compared with the game area PE in a situation where the game ball is continuously being fired in the same manner, the electric accessory 39a of the lower working port 39 is released per unit period. The low frequency support mode (or low frequency guide state) and the high frequency support mode (or high frequency guide state) are set so that the frequency of the state becomes relatively high and low.

  In the low-frequency support mode and the high-frequency support mode, the probability of winning the electric combination open state in the electric combination release lottery using the electric combination release counter C4 is the same (for example, both are 4/5). In the high frequency support mode, the number of times that the electric utility item 39a is in the open state when the electrified open state is won is set more than in the low frequency support mode, and one open period is set longer. ing. In this case, in the high-frequency support mode, when the electrified open state is selected and the open state of the electric accessory 39a occurs a plurality of times, the closed state from the end of one open state until the next open state is started The period is set shorter than one open period. Furthermore, in the high frequency support mode, the minimum securing period (i.e., after the next electric character opening lottery is performed after the electric character object opening lottery is performed, compared to the low frequency support mode (that is, The one display continuation period in the accessory display 44 is set short.

  As described above, in the high frequency support mode, the probability of winning a prize to the lower operation port 39 is higher than in the low frequency support mode. In other words, in the low frequency support mode, there is a higher probability of winning the upper working port 38 than in the lower working port 39. However, in the high frequency support mode, the lower working port 39 is connected to the lower working port 39. The probability of winning a prize increases. When a winning is made to the lower operating port 39, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out, so that in the high frequency support mode, the player plays a game while not reducing the number of possessed balls so much. be able to.

  Note that the configuration for increasing the frequency at which the high frequency support mode is set to the electric power release state per unit period as compared with the low frequency support mode is not limited to the above, and for example, the electric component release lottery It is good also as a structure which makes high the probability that it will be elected in the electric character open state in. In addition, a securing period (for example, on the display part 44 for an accessory based on a winning to the through gate 41) secured after the next electrification opening lottery is performed after the first electrification opening lottery is performed. In the configuration in which multiple types of variable display periods) are prepared, the high frequency support mode is set so that a short reservation period is easier to select or the average reservation period is shorter than the low frequency support mode. May be. Furthermore, the number of times of opening is increased, the opening period is lengthened, and the securing period that is secured after the next drawing of the electric utility product is performed is shortened. The advantage of the high frequency support mode over the low frequency support mode may be increased by applying any one condition or any combination of the conditions for shortening the average period of the reservation period and increasing the winning probability. .

  Next, the jackpot random number counter C1 will be described.

  The jackpot random number counter C1 is configured such that one by one is added in order within a range of 0 to 599, for example, and after reaching the maximum value, returns to 0. In particular, when the jackpot random number counter C1 makes one round, the value of the random number initial value counter CINI at that time is read as the initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1. The random number initial value counter CINI is a loop counter similar to the jackpot random number counter C1 (value = 0 to 599).

  The big hit random number counter C1 is periodically updated and stored in the counter information storage area 134a of the RAM 134 at the timing when the game ball wins the upper operation port 38 or the lower operation port 39.

  The value of the random number for winning the jackpot is stored as a success / failure table (availability information group) in a success / failure table storage area 133a as a success / failure information group storage means in the ROM 133. The contents of the success / failure table will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 11A, a non-branch correspondence result and a branch correspondence result are set in the success / failure table as the success / failure results. Each correspondence result is to shift the gaming state to an opening / closing execution mode in which a round game in which the winning devices 36 and 37 are opened and closed in a predetermined manner is performed a plurality of times.

  Here, the round game means (1) that a predetermined upper limit duration has elapsed, and (2) an upper limit in which the total number of game balls to be awarded to the distribution winning opening 82 and the big winning opening 121 is predetermined. A game that continues until one of the conditions is met. Incidentally, in the present embodiment, the distribution winning opening 82 or the big winning opening 121 is opened and closed once in one round game.

  The number of round games to be performed in each correspondence result is predetermined, and is specifically set to 16 times. In this case, the non-branch correspondence result is set so that a plurality of round games are unconditionally continued in the opening / closing execution mode, while the branch correspondence result is determined according to a predetermined continuation condition in the opening / closing execution mode. It is set so that the round game will continue when established. The continuation condition is that (A) a game ball enters (wins) the distribution winning opening 82 (the distribution winning device 37), and (B) the game ball that has entered wins a V prize. In the following description, in order to distinguish the number of round games among the 16 round games, each round game is simply a 1R round game, a 2R round game,..., A 16R round. It is called a game, and the condition (A) is also called a precondition.

  Note that the pachinko machine 10 has a configuration in which an outlier result is not set, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a configuration in which an outlier result is set may be employed. In this case, as the detachment result, a special detachment result that triggers the transition to the opening / closing execution mode and a normal detachment result that does not trigger the transition to the opening / closing execution mode may be set.

  Here, the game state after the opening / closing execution mode is different between the branch correspondence result and the non-branch correspondence result. Specifically, when the result is a non-branch handling result, the support mode after the end of the opening / closing execution mode is set to the high frequency support mode. The high-frequency support mode is continued until a non-branch correspondence result is won or a V win is awarded in the branch correspondence result.

  On the other hand, in the case of a branch correspondence result, the support mode after the opening / closing execution mode ends is assigned to either the high frequency support mode or the low frequency support mode. The distribution is performed based on the value of the support type counter C2.

  The support type counter C2 will be described. The support type counter C2 is incremented by 1 within a range of 0 to 29, and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value. The support type counter C2 is periodically updated, and stored in the counter information storage area 134a of the RAM 134 at the timing when the game ball wins the upper operation port 38 or the lower operation port 39.

  The allocation destination of the gaming state after the end of the opening / closing execution mode for the support type counter C2 is stored as an allocation table (allocation information group) in the allocation table storage area 133b as the allocation information group storage means in the ROM 133. Yes. The contents of the distribution table will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 11B, a branch support result without support and a branch support result with support are set as distribution destinations of the branch support result. The result of unsupported branch correspondence is that the round game is continuously performed when the continuation condition is satisfied (when the V prize is won), and the support mode after the end of the opening / closing execution mode in which the round game is continued is supported infrequently. The result is a mode. On the other hand, the branch support result with support is a result that the round game is continuously performed when the continuation condition is satisfied, and the support mode after the opening / closing execution mode in which the round game is continued becomes the high frequency support mode. It is. Each support mode continues until winning V or winning a non-branch result. For this reason, the high-frequency support mode is continued unless a V prize is awarded in a situation where the result is the unsupported branch correspondence result. The continuing condition is not limited to this, and may be until the number of times the distribution winning a prize opening 82 is opened reaches the end reference number (specifically, 100 times) after the transition.

  In the distribution table, among the values of the support type counter C2 of “0 to 29”, “0 to 9” corresponds to the branch support result without support, and “10 to 29” corresponds to the branch support result with support. doing. Since the high-frequency support mode continues unless a V prize is awarded in a situation where the result is a branch support result without support, the probability that the high-frequency support mode will continue in the case of a branch support result is about 66.7%. Note that the total probability that the high-frequency support mode continues is the sum of the above probability and the probability of winning the non-branch correspondence result (about 0.3%), which is about 67.0%.

<About various processes executed by main controller 71>
Next, timer interrupt processing and normal processing that are executed in order to advance the game in the MPU 132 in the main controller 71 will be described. In addition to the timer interrupt process and the normal process, the MPU 132 executes a main process that is activated when the power is turned on and an NMI interrupt process that is activated by the input of a power failure signal to the NMI terminal (non-maskable terminal). Description of these processes is omitted.

<Timer interrupt processing>
First, timer interrupt processing will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. This process is periodically activated by the MPU 132 (for example, at a cycle of 2 msec).

  In step S101, various detection sensor reading processes are executed. In the reading process, the states of the various detection sensors 83, 103, 106, 117, 125, 136a to 136d are read, the states of the various detection sensors 83, 103, 106, 117, 125, and 136a to 136d are determined, Execute processing to save the detection information. Further, when winning of the game ball is detected by the various detection sensors 83, 125, 136a to 136d corresponding to the generation of the prize ball, a prize for instructing the payout control device 78 to pay out the prize ball. Set the sphere command. For example, when a winning to the variable winning device 36 is detected by the counting detection sensor 125 or when a winning to the distribution winning device 37 is detected by the counting detection sensor 83, the number is a specific unit. A prize ball command for instructing 15 prize balls is set. In the subsequent step S102, the random number initial value counter CINI is updated.

  In the subsequent step S103, the big hit random number counter C1, the support type counter C2, and the electric accessory release counter C4 are updated. Specifically, the jackpot random number counter C1, the support type counter C2, and the electric accessory release counter C4 are each incremented by 1 and cleared to 0 when their counter values reach the maximum value. Then, the updated values of the counters C1, C2, and C4 are stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 134.

  In the subsequent step S104, a through winning process is performed in conjunction with winning through the through gate 41. In the through winning process, if a winning to the through gate 41 has occurred, the number of stored item holdings stored in the electronic combination holding area 134c is less than the upper limit number (for example, “4”). On the condition, the value of the electric accessory release counter C4 updated in the step S103 is stored in the electric utility reservation area 134c. In addition, a signal for turning on the holding lamp unit 53 corresponding to the number of stored items is stored to the sound emission control device 72. The sound emission control device 72 executes a process for lighting the holding lamp unit 53 based on the reception of the signal.

  Thereafter, a winning process for the operation port is executed in step S105. In the winning process for the operating port, it is determined whether or not a game ball has won any of the operating ports 38 and 39. If it is determined that a winning game has been won, the numerical information of the jackpot random number counter C1 at that time and The numerical information of the support type counter C2 is acquired, and the numerical information is stored in the counter information storage area 134a.

  Thereafter, in step S106, an abnormality monitoring process for monitoring whether or not vibration as an abnormality factor is detected is executed, and the timer interruption process is terminated.

  The abnormality monitoring process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  First, in step S201, it is determined whether an abnormality is being monitored. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the vibration detection sensor 117 is active, that is, whether or not an operating voltage at which the vibration detection sensor 117 can operate is applied to the vibration detection sensor 117. If the abnormality monitoring is not in progress, the process proceeds to step S202, and it is determined whether or not the abnormality monitoring flag is set in the abnormality monitoring flag storage area provided in the various flag storage areas 134d (whether it is “1”). To do. The abnormality monitoring flag is a flag that is set over a period during which success / failure determination of the continuation condition (distribution of the rotating body unit 91) is performed.

  If the abnormality monitoring flag is not set, the abnormality monitoring process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if the abnormality monitoring flag is set, the process proceeds to step S203, and the abnormality monitoring start process is executed. In the abnormality monitoring start process, a process for activating the vibration detection sensor 117 is executed. Specifically, application of an operating voltage to the vibration detection sensor 117 is started, and this abnormality monitoring process is ended. That is, the vibration detection sensor 117 is activated based on the fact that the abnormality monitoring flag is set.

  If it is determined in step S201 that the abnormality is being monitored, the process proceeds to step S204, where it is determined whether or not vibration is detected by the vibration detection sensor 117. If vibration is not detected by the vibration detection sensor 117, the process proceeds to step S207. On the other hand, if vibration is detected by the vibration detection sensor 117, the process proceeds to step S205, and an abnormality has occurred in the various flag storage areas 134d. Set the error flag in the flag storage area. The abnormality occurrence flag is a flag for specifying that vibration is detected in the MPU 132. By confirming the presence / absence of the abnormality occurrence flag, the presence / absence of vibration as an abnormality factor can be confirmed.

  In the subsequent step S206, the abnormality monitoring timer counter ET provided in the various counter areas 134b is initialized to “0”, and the process proceeds to step S207. The abnormality monitoring timer counter ET is a counter for grasping the elapsed period from the timing based on the timing at which the vibration is detected. The abnormality monitoring timer counter ET is configured to be incremented by one every time the timer interrupt process (FIG. 12) is executed. For this reason, by grasping the value of the abnormality monitoring timer counter ET, it is possible to grasp how much time has elapsed since the vibration was detected.

  In step S207, it is determined whether an abnormality monitoring flag is set. If the abnormality monitoring flag is set, the abnormality monitoring process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if the abnormality monitoring flag is set, the abnormality monitoring termination process is executed in step S208. In the abnormality monitoring end process, a process for stopping the vibration detection sensor 117 is executed. Specifically, processing for stopping application of the operating voltage to the vibration detection sensor 117 is executed. As a result, the vibration detection sensor 117 stops its operation. Then, the abnormality monitoring process ends.

  That is, the vibration detection sensor 117 is active over a period in which the abnormality monitoring flag is set. In other words, the period in which the abnormality monitoring flag is set can be said to be an abnormality monitoring period for monitoring vibration as an abnormality factor.

<Normal processing>
Next, the flow of normal processing will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The normal process is a process that is started after the main process that is started when the power is turned on, and the main process of the game is executed in the normal process.

  In the normal process, in step S301, it is determined whether or not the game is currently stopped. Specifically, it is determined whether or not a game stop flag is set in a game stop flag storage area provided in various flag storage areas 134d of the RAM 134. The game stop flag is a flag for specifying that the game should be stopped in the MPU 132. The game stop flag is set when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and is erased when the game stop is released.

  If the game is not stopped, the processing from step S302 to step S309 is executed. Of the processes in steps S302 to S309, the processes in steps S302 to S307 are executed as periodic processes with a period of 4 msec, and the counter update process in steps S308 and S309 is executed in the remaining period.

  First, in step S302, output data such as a command set in the timer interrupt process or the previous normal process is transmitted to each control device on the sub side. Specifically, the presence or absence of a prize ball command is determined, and if a prize ball command is set, it is transmitted to the payout control device 78. In addition, when an effect command such as a command corresponding to the effect in the opening / closing execution mode is set, the command is transmitted to the sound emission control device 72.

  In subsequent step S303, a game control process for advancing the game is executed. In the game control process, determination of success / failure is performed based on numerical information of the jackpot random number counter C1 stored in the counter information storage area 134a, and distribution determination is performed when the result of the determination of success / failure is a branch correspondence result. .

  Specifically, by referring to the success / failure table, it is determined whether or not the numerical information of the jackpot random number counter C1 stored in the counter information storage area 134a matches the numerical information corresponding to the non-branch correspondence result. The determination process corresponds to the success / failure determination process. If they match, it is determined to be a non-branch correspondence result, and if they do not match, it is determined to be a branch correspondence result. When it is determined that the result is a branch correspondence result, by referring to the distribution table, the numerical information of the support type counter C2 stored in the counter information storage area 134a is used for the unsupported branch correspondence result and the support branch correspondence result. A process for identifying which of the branch correspondence results corresponds to is executed. This process corresponds to the distribution determination process. Then, a flag corresponding to the identified type of correspondence result is set in the RAM 134. As a result, the main control device 71 can specify the corresponding result corresponding to the numerical information of the current jackpot random number counter C1, and can also specify the type of the branch corresponding result. The flag is set to be cleared when the opening / closing execution mode ends.

  Further, in the game control process, a process of determining a display mode of a picture to be finally stopped and displayed on the main display unit 43 based on the identified correspondence result is executed. Specifically, the ROM 133 stores a stop result table in which a display mode of a different pattern is set according to the type of the corresponding result. In the stop result table, a first stop result associated with the non-branch correspondence result and a second stop result that is different from the first stop result and is associated with the branch correspondence result are set. Yes. In this game control process, the stop result corresponding to the response result specified this time is grasped by referring to the stop result table. Then, the main display unit 43 displays the change result over a predetermined period (specifically, 0.1 sec), and then displays the stop result corresponding to the response result specified this time.

  Incidentally, in the second stop result, a stop result with support corresponding to the branch support result with support and a stop result without support corresponding to the unsupported branch support result are set. The display result is different between the stop result with support and the stop result without support. When it is specified to display the second stop result, the type of the current branch correspondence result is grasped, and the stop result corresponding to the type is displayed.

  That is, in the case of a branch correspondence result, a supported stop result corresponding to the supported branch correspondence result or an unsupported stop result corresponding to the unsupported branch correspondence result is displayed. Since both display forms are different, it is possible to grasp which branch correspondence result is won by grasping the stop result of the main display unit 43.

  The variable display period of the main display unit 43 is not limited to this, and may be arbitrary, and the variable display period may be changed. However, it is preferable to set the fluctuation display period of the main display unit 43 to be short in view of suitably associating the entry of the game balls into the respective operation ports 38 and 39 with the opening of the distribution winning port 82. .

  Moreover, it is good also as a structure which does not perform the fluctuation | variation display of the main display part 43. FIG. In this case, the stop result of the main display unit 43 is displayed almost simultaneously with winning of each operation port 38, 39.

  Here, since the mode of the pattern that is stopped and displayed on the main display unit 43 is different for each response result, the manager of the game hall visually checks the response result by looking at the main display unit 43. For example, it is possible to easily confirm whether or not an illegal act is attempted to cause the pachinko machine 10 to perform the same behavior as the non-branch correspondence result. On the other hand, the display range of the main display unit 43 is narrower than that of the display screen G of the symbol display device 51. Furthermore, the mode of the pattern that is stopped and displayed on the main display unit 43 is difficult for the player to recognize. . Therefore, the player is expected to confirm the correspondence result not from the main display unit 43 but from the display screen G of the symbol display device 51, and the degree of attention to the display screen G is increased.

  Thereafter, in step S304, game state transition processing is executed. Although details will be described later, the gaming state shifts to the opening / closing execution mode and the high frequency support mode by this gaming state transition processing.

  In a succeeding step S305, a power combination support process for driving and controlling the electric combination 39a provided in the lower working port 39 is executed. In this electronic combination support process, the electronic combination release indicating whether or not to make the electric combination 39a open using the numerical information acquired from the electric combination release counter C4 stored in the electric combination holding area 134c of the RAM 134. A lottery is performed, and when the electrified open state is won, an opening / closing process of the electric accessory 39a is executed. In addition, display control of the accessory display unit 44 is performed so as to teach the lottery result of the electric character release lottery.

  Here, as already described, the low-frequency support mode and the high-frequency support mode are set as the modes of support by the electric accessory 39a, and the transition to one of the support modes is performed in the gaming state transition process. Is called. In this case, when the high frequency support flag is set in the high frequency support flag storage area provided in the various flag storage areas 134d of the RAM 134, the high frequency support mode is set, and when the flag is not set, the low frequency is set. It becomes support mode.

  In the electric power support process, it is determined whether or not the high frequency support mode is set by determining whether or not the high frequency support flag is set in the high frequency support flag storage area. In the high-frequency support mode, the number of times that the electric utility item 39a is in the open state is set more frequently when the electrified open state is won than in the low-frequency support mode. Set the open period longer. In the high-frequency support mode, when the electrified open state is selected and the open state of the electric utility item 39a occurs a plurality of times, the next open state is started after the completion of one open state. The closing period until is shorter than one opening period.

  Incidentally, when the mode is shifted to the opening / closing execution mode, the support mode is forcibly set to the low frequency support mode even if the high frequency support flag is set in the high frequency support flag storage area of the flag storage area 134d. .

  In a succeeding step S306, a game ball launch control process is executed. In the game ball launch control process, a predetermined launch period is set on condition that a launch permission signal output from the power source and launch control device 79 is input based on the launch operation being performed on the launch handle 55. The solenoid provided in the game ball launching mechanism 54 is excited once (for example, 0.6 sec). Thereby, a game ball is launched toward the game area PE. In this case, the solenoid is driven and controlled so that the game ball is fired with a firing strength corresponding to the rotational operation amount of the firing handle 55.

  In a succeeding step S307, it is determined whether or not the power failure flag is set in the power failure flag storage area provided in the various flag storage areas 134d of the RAM 134. The power failure flag is a flag that is set when the occurrence of a power failure is confirmed in the power failure monitoring board 135 and a power failure signal is input from the power failure monitoring board 135 to the NMI terminal of the MPU 132, and is erased in the next main processing.

  If the power failure flag is not set, the last process of the plurality of processes that are repeatedly executed is completed, so whether or not the execution timing of the next normal process is reached in step S308, that is, the previous normal process It is determined whether a predetermined period (4 msec in this embodiment) has elapsed since the start of the process. The random number initial value counter CINI is repeatedly updated within the remaining period until the execution timing of the next normal process.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S307 that the power failure flag has been set, the power interruption has occurred, and therefore, the power interruption process after step S310 is executed. That is, in step S310, the generation of the timer interrupt process is prohibited, and after that, the RAM judgment value is calculated and stored in step S311. After the access of the RAM 134 is prohibited in step S312, the power supply is completely shut off and the process is performed. Continue infinite loop until no longer runs.

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Next, the gaming state transition processing in step S304 will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.

  First, in step S401, it is determined whether or not the opening / closing execution mode is in effect. Specifically, it is determined whether the opening / closing execution mode flag is set in the opening / closing execution mode flag storage area provided in the various flag storage areas 134d of the RAM 134 (whether it is “1”). The opening / closing execution mode flag is a flag for specifying that the gaming state has shifted to the opening / closing execution mode in the MPU 132.

  If it is not in the opening / closing execution mode, the process proceeds to step S402, and it is determined whether or not the variable display on the main display unit 43 has ended. If the variation display on the main display unit 43 has not ended, the gaming state transition process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if the variation display on the main display unit 43 has ended, the process proceeds to step S403. In the case where the main display unit 43 does not perform variable display, it is determined whether or not the determination process based on winning of the operation ports 38 and 39 is executed in the game control process of the current normal process. judge.

  In step S403, an opening / closing execution mode flag is set in the opening / closing execution mode flag storage area of the various flag storage areas 134d. Thereby, it is possible to specify that the gaming state has shifted to the opening / closing execution mode in the MPU 132.

  In the subsequent step S404, “16” is set in the round counter RC provided in the various counter areas 134b of the RAM 134. The round counter RC is a counter for the MPU 132 to specify the number of round games to be executed within the range of one opening / closing execution mode, and is set so that 1 is subtracted every time a round game is performed. .

  After executing the process of step S404, in step S405, “100” is set as the waiting period for the opening in the timer counter T provided in the various counter areas 134b of the RAM 134. The numerical information set in the timer counter T is updated so that 1 is subtracted every time the timer interrupt process (FIG. 12) is started. Therefore, the waiting period for opening is 0.2 sec. However, the waiting period is arbitrary.

  In addition, when the mode is shifted to the opening / closing execution mode, the waiting period for opening is set in step S405 regardless of the type of the result of the response. Therefore, the waiting period for opening in the opening / closing execution mode is the same regardless of the type of response result that is triggered. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the opening standby periods may be different.

  After executing the processing in step S405, it is determined in step S406 whether or not the current correspondence result is a branch correspondence result. If it is a branch correspondence result, the first opening command is set in step S407, and the gaming state transition process is terminated. On the other hand, if the current response result is not a branch response result, a second opening command different from the first opening command is set in step S408, and the gaming state transition process is terminated.

  Here, each set opening command is transmitted to the sound emission control device 72 in step S302 in the normal process (FIG. 14). Processing in the sound emission control device 72 by receiving the opening command will be described later.

  On the other hand, when it determines with it being in opening / closing execution mode in step S401, it progresses to step S409. In step S409, a winning opening / closing process is executed. The prize opening opening / closing process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  First, in step S501, it is determined whether or not any of the distribution winning opening 82 or the big winning opening 121 is open. If none of the winning openings 82 and 121 is open, it is determined in step S502 whether or not the value of the round counter RC is “0”. If the value of the round counter RC is “0”, the main prize opening / closing process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if the value of the round counter RC is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S503.

  In step S503, it is determined whether or not the correspondence result that triggered the current opening / closing execution mode is a branch correspondence result and the value of the round counter RC is “15”. Here, since the round counter RC is initially set to “16” in step S404 of the previous gaming state transition process (FIG. 14), the determination process is negative, and the process proceeds to step S504.

  In step S504, it is determined whether or not the value of the timer counter T is “0”. If the value of the timer counter T is not “0”, the main prize opening / closing process is terminated as it is, while if the value of the timer counter T is “0”, the prize opening opening process is executed in step S505. To do.

  The winning opening opening process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  First, in step S601, “8” is set as the upper limit number which is one end condition of the round game, in the winning counter PC provided in the various counter areas 134b of the RAM 134.

  After that, in step S602, it is determined whether or not the response result that triggered the current opening / closing execution mode is a branch response result and the currently set round counter RC value is “16”. Since the round counter RC is set to be decremented by 1 every time a round game is performed, the value of the round counter RC being “16” means that it is the 1Rth. That is, in step S602, it can be said that it is in the open / close execution mode related to the branch correspondence result and it is determined whether or not the round game related to the current release is the 1Rth.

  If the correspondence result that triggered the switching to the opening / closing execution mode is a branch correspondence result and the round counter RC is “16” (step S602: YES), “100” is set in the timer counter T in step S603. To do. As described above, since the timer counter T is updated so that 1 is subtracted every time the timer interrupt process (FIG. 12) is started at a cycle of 2 msec, 0.2 sec is set as the upper limit opening period in step S603. Means that

  In a succeeding step S604, the distribution winning opening 82 is opened. In the opening process, the distribution winning drive unit 85 is driven and controlled so that the distribution winning opening 82 is opened. Thereafter, in step S605, an abnormality monitoring flag is set in the abnormality monitoring flag storage area provided in the various flag storage areas 134d, and the main prize opening opening process is terminated. Thereby, in the abnormality monitoring process of the timer interruption process (FIG. 12), the abnormality monitoring start process is executed, and the vibration detection sensor 117 becomes active. The abnormality monitoring flag is set over a period during which the continuation condition can be satisfied. As a result, the vibration detection sensor 117 becomes active over a period during which the continuation condition can be satisfied.

  On the other hand, when a negative determination is made in step S602, the response result that is the trigger for switching to the opening / closing execution mode is a non-branch response result, or the response result that is the trigger for shifting to the opening / closing execution mode is a branch response result and this time This means that the round game related to the release of is the 2nd round or later. In this case, the process proceeds to step S606, and “15000” is set in the timer counter T. As already described, since the timer counter T is updated so that 1 is subtracted every time the timer interrupt process (FIG. 12) is started at a cycle of 2 msec, 30 sec is set as the upper limit opening period in step S606. Means that.

  In the subsequent step S607, a process for opening the special winning opening 121 is executed. In the opening process, the variable winning drive unit 123 is driven and controlled so that the special winning opening 121 is opened. Then, the winning prize opening process is terminated.

  In other words, in the pachinko machine 10, the opening / closing of the winning ports 82 and 121 is performed for a predetermined number of times (the number of times a round game is performed) in the opening / closing execution mode. In this case, when the result is a non-branch correspondence result, the big prize opening 121 of the variable prize winning device 36 is an opening target in each round. On the other hand, in the case of a branch correspondence result, the distribution winning opening 82 is subject to opening only for the 1Rth and the large winning opening 121 is subject to opening after the 2Rth.

  Here, as already described, the continuation condition in the branch correspondence result includes the opening of the distribution prize winning opening 82. For this reason, the 1R round game that enables winning to the distribution winning opening 82 is a round game related to success or failure of the continuation condition. In other words, it can be said that the determination process of whether or not the result is a branch correspondence result and the value of the round counter RC is “16” is a determination process of whether or not it is the start timing of the round game related to success or failure of the continuation condition. . The abnormality monitoring flag can be said to be a flag that is set when a round game related to success or failure of the continuation condition is started.

  The upper limit opening period (upper limit opening time) from when the prize winning openings 82 and 121 are opened to when the prize winning openings 82 and 121 are closed differs depending on whether the distribution winning prize opening 82 is opened once or the grand prize winning opening 121 is opened once. ing. Specifically, a long-term mode in which the upper limit open period is set to 30 sec, which is a long period, and a short-term mode in which the upper limit open period is set to 0.2 sec, which is a short period shorter than the above long period, are set. Thus, the opening mode of the special winning opening 121 is set to the long-term mode, and the opening mode of the distribution winning port 82 is set to the short-term mode.

  Here, in the present pachinko machine 10, in a situation where the launch handle 55 is operated by the player, the game ball launching mechanism 54 is configured so that one game ball is launched toward the game area PE every 0.6 sec. Drive controlled. In the round game, the upper limit number of end conditions is set to eight. Then, in the long-term mode among the above-described open modes, the upper limit open period that is longer than the product of the game ball firing period and the upper limit number of one round game is set. Therefore, when the variable winning device 36 is opened once in a long-term manner, the maximum number of winnings in one round game is generated for the large winning opening 121 that is the opening target. Is expected to do.

  On the other hand, in the short period mode, an upper limit opening period of a period shorter than the product of the launch period of the game balls and the upper limit number of one round game, more specifically, a period shorter than the launch period of the game balls is set. ing. Therefore, when the distribution winning device 37 is opened once in a short-term manner, it is possible to reduce the winning probability to the distribution winning port 82 that is the opening target. By the way, when a game ball is awarded to the allocation prize opening 82 opened in the short period mode, the game ball reaches the vicinity of the allocation prize opening 82 to be released in the short period mode. This is a case where the release operation is started in the situation where the launch operation is performed, and even if a winning occurs, there are about one or two game balls. That is, it can be said that the short period mode is a mode in which the number of game balls that enter the winning openings 82 and 121 is set to be smaller than the upper limit number.

  Here, as already described, the distribution winning device 37 includes a pair of left and right opening / closing pieces 84 for switching the distribution winning port 82 between an open state and a closed state. When the opening / closing piece 84 is arranged at the open position, as a pattern for winning the distribution winning opening 82, a pattern winning from one opening / closing one side of the pair of opening / closing pieces 84 and a winning from the other opening / closing piece side are given. A pattern is assumed. For this reason, even if the upper limit opening period of the distribution winning opening 82 is set to be shorter than the launching period of the game balls, two game balls can be won.

  Returning to the description of the winning opening / closing process (FIG. 16), after performing the winning opening opening process in step S505, after setting the opening command in step S506, the winning opening opening / closing process is terminated. The release command set in step S506 is transmitted to the sound emission control device 72 in step S302 in the normal process (FIG. 14). The sound emission control device 72 executes processing corresponding to the release command based on the reception of the release command. The opening command includes information for specifying which of the distribution winning opening 82 and the big winning opening 121 has been opened.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S501 that either the distribution winning opening 82 or the big winning opening 121 is open, the process proceeds to step S507. In step S507, it is determined whether or not the upper limit opening period has elapsed for the current opening of the winning openings 82 and 121 by determining whether or not the value of the timer counter T is “0”. If the value of the timer counter T is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S508.

  In step S508, it is determined whether or not a game ball has won a side of the distribution winning opening 82 or the big winning opening 121 that is currently open. This determination is made based on the detection result of the counting detection sensor 83 for the distribution winning opening 82, and based on the detection result of the counting detection sensor 125 for the large winning opening 121. If no winning has occurred, the main winning opening / closing process is terminated.

  If a winning has occurred, in step S509, the numerical information of the winning counter PC is updated so that 1 is subtracted, and the numerical information of the count counter CC provided in the various counter areas 134b of the RAM 134 is set to 1. The process to add is executed. The count counter CC is a counter used to specify whether or not a game ball remains in the distribution prize device 37. The count counter CC is a counter that is initially set to “0” each time the winning opening opening process (FIG. 17) is executed. Specifically, “0” is set in step S601.

  Thereafter, in step S510, it is determined whether or not the current round game is a round game related to success or failure of the continuation condition. Specifically, whether or not the response result that caused the current opening / closing execution mode transition is a branch response result and the current round game is 1R (the value of the round counter RC is “16”). Determine whether. If the correspondence result that has caused the transition to the current opening / closing execution mode is a branch correspondence result and the current round game is the 1R round, the distribution prize opening 82 is opened. It can also be said that it is determined whether or not the current winning is a winning in the distribution winning opening 82.

  Instead of the determination process, it may be configured to determine whether or not the detection sensor that has detected the current winning is the counting detection sensor 83 of the distribution winning opening 82.

  If the determination in step S510 is affirmative, it means that a game ball has entered the distribution winning opening 82. That is, it means that the condition (A) (precondition) among the continuation conditions in the branch correspondence result is satisfied. In this case, in step S511, it is determined whether or not the count counter CC is “1”.

  If the value of the count counter CC is not “1”, the winning prize opening / closing process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if the value of the count counter CC is “1”, the process proceeds to step S512 to set a precondition fulfillment command. Then, the winning opening / closing process is completed. The precondition establishment command set here is transmitted to the sound emission control device 72 in step S302 in the normal process (FIG. 14). Processing in the sound emission control device 72 by receiving the precondition satisfying command will be described later.

  According to this process, when a game ball first wins the distribution winning opening 82, a process for setting a precondition fulfillment command is executed, and thereafter, the game ball is further inserted into the distribution winning opening 82. When winning, the precondition fulfillment command is not set. Thereby, it can suppress setting a precondition command in multiple times in the 1R round game.

  If the current release is not related to the success or failure of the continuation condition, that is, if the response result that caused the transition to the current open / close execution mode is a non-branch response result or a branch response result, the round game after the 2R If YES, the process advances to step S513 to execute a process of determining whether or not the winning counter PC is “0”.

  If the winning counter PC is not "0", the main winning opening / closing process is terminated as it is, whereas if the winning counter PC is "0", the closing process is executed in step S514. In the closing process, the drive control of the corresponding winning drive units 85 and 123 is terminated so that the currently opened winning opening among the winning openings 82 and 121 is closed.

  In the subsequent step S515, a close command is set. The closing command set here is transmitted to the sound emission control device 72 in step S302 in the normal process (FIG. 14), and the sound emission control device 72 recognizes that the winning openings 82 and 121 are closed.

  Note that the closing command includes information for specifying which of the distribution winning opening 82 and the large winning opening 121 is closed. For this reason, the voice light emission control device 72 can identify which winning opening is closed based on the above information.

  In subsequent step S516, the numerical information of the round counter RC is updated so that 1 is subtracted, and then in step S517, it is determined whether or not the round counter RC is “0”. If the round counter RC is not “0”, “500” is set to the timer counter T in step S518, and then the main prize opening / closing process is terminated.

  The numerical information set in step S518 is obtained until either the distribution winning opening 82 or the big winning opening 121 is changed from the open state to the closed state, and subsequently, any of the winning openings 82 and 121 is opened again. Numerical value information for the open waiting period, and in this pachinko machine 10, 1 sec is set. That is, an interval period in which the winning holes 82 and 121 are closed is provided between the round games. By providing the interval period, a disadvantage to the player based on erroneous detection of the number of game balls entering in each round game is avoided.

  That is, since the detection sensors 83 and 125 for counting are provided on the downstream side of the winning ports 82 and 121, the timing at which a game ball enters the winning ports 82 and 121, and the gaming ball is detected for counting. There is a delay period between the timings detected by the sensors 83 and 125. For this reason, if there is no interval period, a game ball entered during a predetermined round game may be misidentified as having entered the next round game in the next round game due to the delay period. There is. Then, inconvenience which gives a disadvantage to a player may arise.

  On the other hand, in this pachinko machine 10, since an interval period is provided between round games, it is possible to count game balls related to the delay during the interval period. Thereby, the said inconvenience can be avoided.

  Further, since the interval period is provided, it is possible to suppress giving more profits to the player than necessary as compared with the configuration in which the interval period is not provided.

  When the round counter RC is “0”, the process proceeds to step S519, and “2000” is set in the timer counter T as a waiting period for ending. That is, in this pachinko machine 10, the waiting period for ending is 4 sec. However, the waiting period is arbitrary.

  Then, after setting an ending command in step S520, the winning prize opening / closing process is terminated. The ending command set in step S520 is transmitted to the sound emission control device 72 in step S302 in the normal process (FIG. 14), and the sound emission control device 72 recognizes that the opening / closing execution mode is ended. .

  In other words, in the situation where each winning opening 82, 121 is open, if eight gaming balls are inserted into the opened winning opening, the round game is ended, The winning opening is closed. When the 16R round game is completed, the ending is set.

  Here, as already explained, in the branch correspondence result, the opening period of the distribution winning opening 82 in the 1R round game is 0.2 sec, and the number of game balls that can be won during the period is about 1 or 2 For this reason, in the 1R round game, the number of game balls that win the distribution winning opening 82 does not reach the upper limit of 8 round games. Specifically, the winning counter PC does not become “0” in the 1R round game corresponding to the branch correspondence result. For this reason, the end condition of the 1R round game in the branch correspondence result is substantially only the upper limit duration. Therefore, it is determined whether or not there is an upper limit number of winnings which is one of the end conditions of the round game in the process related to the winning of the game ball in the 1R round game corresponding to the branch correspondence result (step S511 and step S512). There is no need to do. Therefore, the determination process in step S513 and the closing process in steps S514 to S520 are omitted in the process related to winning a game ball in the 1R round game corresponding to the branch correspondence result. Note that the present invention is not limited to this, and a configuration for executing a closing process or the like may be employed.

  In addition, when the opening / closing execution mode is ended, regardless of the type of the result of the response, the waiting period for ending is set in step S519. Therefore, the ending standby period is the same in any type of opening / closing execution mode.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S507 that the value of the timer counter T is “0”, the process proceeds to step S521, and a period-related closing process is executed.

  The period corresponding closing process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  First, a closing process is executed in step S701, and a closing command is set in step S702. These processes are the same as the processes in steps S514 and S515.

  Thereafter, in step S703, it is determined whether or not the round game that is the current end target is related to the success / failure determination of the continuation condition. Specifically, whether or not the response result that caused the transition to the current open / close execution mode is a branch response result and the round game that is the current end target is the 1R round (the value of the round counter RC is “ 16 ”or not.

  In the case of a branch correspondence result, since the distribution prize opening 82 is opened in the 1R round game, the determination processing in step S703 determines whether or not the prize opening which has been closed this time is the distribution prize opening 82. It can be said that it is the process to determine.

  When the winning opening targeted for closing this time is not the distribution winning opening 82, that is, when the winning opening targeted for closing this time is the large winning opening 121 that is not related to success or failure of the continuation condition, the process proceeds to step S709. If the winning opening that is the subject of closing this time is the distribution winning opening 82, the process proceeds to step S704.

  In step S704, it is determined whether or not the count counter CC is “0”. If the count counter CC is not “0”, it means that at least one game ball has won the distribution winning opening 82 during the 1R round game in the branch correspondence result. That is, the precondition is satisfied. In this case, the process proceeds to step S709.

  Note that the count counter CC is a counter that is incremented by 1 when winning the distribution winning device 37 and is decremented by 1 when the allocation determination is performed in the allocation winning device 37. The opening period of the distribution winning opening 82 is set to be shorter than the period from when the game ball wins the distribution winning opening 82 until the distribution determination is performed on the gaming ball. For this reason, the allocation determination is not performed while the allocation prize winning opening 82 is opened. Therefore, when the value of the count counter CC becomes “1” or more due to winning at the distribution winning opening 82, the value of the count counter CC becomes “0” by the timing when the distribution winning opening 82 is closed. There is no.

  When the count counter CC is “0” (step S704: YES), it means that the precondition is not satisfied. In this case, the abnormality monitoring flag is deleted in step S705. Thereby, the vibration detection by the vibration detection sensor 117 is completed. That is, when the failure of the continuation condition is confirmed due to the failure of the precondition, the vibration monitoring by the vibration detection sensor 117 is terminated by deleting the abnormality monitoring flag.

  In step S705, when the abnormality occurrence flag is set, processing for deleting the abnormality occurrence flag is executed.

  Thereafter, in step S706 to step S708, processing for not performing the next round game is executed.

  Specifically, in step S706, the round counter RC is set to “0”, and in step S707, a waiting period for notifying the timer counter T that the continuation condition is not satisfied in the current response result is set as “ 1250 "is set. That is, 2.5 seconds is set as an effect period for executing an effect corresponding to the failure of the continuation condition.

  Then, a continuation condition failure command is set in step S708, and this period corresponding closing process is terminated. The continuation condition unsatisfied command set here is transmitted to the sound emission control device 72 in step S302 in the normal process (FIG. 14), and the sound emission control device 72 notifies that the continuation condition has not been satisfied. Execute.

  When negative determination is made in step S703, that is, when the correspondence result that is the trigger for the current opening / closing execution mode is a non-branch correspondence result, or the round game that is the branch correspondence result and is the current termination target is the 2Rth game If it is a subsequent round game, a process of subtracting 1 from the round counter RC is executed in step S709. Further, when a negative determination is made in step S704, the process proceeds to step S709 to execute a process of subtracting 1 from the round counter RC.

  In a succeeding step S710, it is determined whether or not the value of the round counter RC is “0”. If the value of the round counter RC is not “0”, the interval period is set in steps S711 to S713.

  Here, in the opening / closing execution mode corresponding to the branch correspondence result, the interval period from the 1R to the 2R is different from the interval period after the 2R. Specifically, in step S711, it is determined whether the result is a branch correspondence result and the value of the round counter RC is “15”. When it is a branch correspondence result and the value of the round counter RC is not “15”, “500” is set to the timer counter T in step S712, and the period correspondence closing process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is a branch correspondence result and the value of the round counter RC is “15”, “3000” is set to the timer counter T in step S713, and this period correspondence closing process is terminated.

  That is, in the opening / closing execution mode corresponding to the branch correspondence result, the interval period between the 1Rth and 2Rth is longer than the interval period after the 2R, specifically, the interval period after the 2R is 1 sec. On the other hand, the interval period between the 1R and 2R eyes is 6 sec.

  Here, during the interval period between the 1R and 2R intervals set by the branch correspondence result, the V winning allocation determination is performed for the gaming ball after the gaming ball has won the allocation winning opening 82. It is set longer than the longest period until. More specifically, the interval period between the 1R and 2R eyes is longer than the longest period required for the game ball won in the distribution winning opening 82 to be detected by the V winning detection sensor 103 or the discharging detection sensor 106. The interval period and the passage distance of the guide passage 95 are set so as to be longer. Thus, the V winning determination is surely performed during the interval period.

  Incidentally, as already described, the upper limit number cannot be reached in the 1R round game in the branch correspondence result. Therefore, in the interval period setting process (steps S517 to S520) in the closing process (steps S514 to S520) corresponding to the upper limit number of the winning opening opening / closing process (FIG. 16), the processes of steps S711 and S713 are omitted. Has been.

  On the other hand, when the value of the round counter RC is “0”, the processing of step S714 and step S715 is executed, and this period corresponding closing processing is terminated. Since these processes are the same as the processes of step S519 and step S520 of the winning opening opening / closing process, description thereof will be omitted.

  Returning to the description of the winning opening / closing process (FIG. 16), in the case where the correspondence result that caused the transition to the current opening / closing execution mode in step S503 is a branch correspondence result and the value of the round counter RC is “15”. Advances to step S522.

  Here, in a situation where each of the winning openings 82 and 121 is closed (step S501: NO), the correspondence result that is the trigger for the transition to the current open / close execution mode is the branch correspondence result and the value of the round counter RC is “ 15 ”(step S502: NO, step S503: YES), it means that it is the interval period between the 1Rth and 2Rth in the branch correspondence result. In this case, a determination process is performed as to whether or not to perform the second and subsequent round games.

  Specifically, in step S522, processing for determining whether or not the continuation flag is set in the continuation flag storage area provided in the various flag storage areas 134d is executed. The continuation flag is a flag for the MPU 132 to specify that the 2R-th and subsequent round games are to be performed when the branch correspondence result is obtained. The continuation flag is set when the continuation condition is satisfied.

  If the continuation flag is set, the process proceeds to step S504. On the other hand, if the continuation flag is not set, the branching process is executed in step S523, and the main winning opening / closing process is ended.

  The branching process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  First, in step S801, it is determined whether the game ball that has won the distribution winning opening 82 has been won or discharged. Specifically, it is determined whether the detection result of either the V winning detection sensor 103 or the discharge detection sensor 106 is a result indicating that a game ball has been detected.

  If neither the V winning of the game ball nor the discharging of the gaming ball is detected, the main branching process is terminated, while if the V winning or discharging of the game ball is detected, the process proceeds to step S802.

  In step S802, a process of subtracting 1 from the count counter CC is executed. Then, the process proceeds to step S803.

  In step S803, it is determined whether or not the currently detected game ball is related to a V prize.

  If it is V winning, V winning corresponding processing corresponding to having won V in step S804 is executed.

  The V winning process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  First, a continuation flag is set in step S901. Thereafter, in step S902, it is determined whether an abnormality occurrence flag is set. As described above, the abnormality occurrence flag is a flag that is set when vibration is detected by the vibration detection sensor 117. For this reason, it can be said that the determination process of whether or not the abnormality occurrence flag is set determines whether or not the current V prize is based on vibration. In the following description, a V prize in a situation where vibration is detected (V prize after a vibration is detected) is also referred to as an abnormal V prize.

  When the abnormality occurrence flag is not set, it means that the V prize is based on a regular game. In this case, in step S903, "1500" is set in the timer counter T as a period for notifying that the continuation condition is properly established (regularly winning V), and the process proceeds to step S904.

  In the subsequent step S904, a continuous winning command is set, and the V prize winning process is terminated. The continuous winning command set here is transmitted to the voice light emission control device 72 in step S302 in the normal process (FIG. 14), and the voice light emission control device 72 executes a process for notifying that the continuation condition is satisfied. .

  On the other hand, if the abnormality occurrence flag is set, it means that the current V prize may be an abnormal V prize based on vibration. In this case, processing corresponding to the game stop is executed in steps S905 to S910.

  Specifically, first, in step S905, processing for saving various information is executed to save the current state. Here, the various information to be stored includes various flag information stored in various flag storage areas 134d and counter information stored in various counter areas 134b. Specifically, for example, when the continuation flag is set, the continuation flag is stored.

  Thereafter, in step S906, the generation of the timer interrupt process is prohibited. As a result, the execution of the timer interrupt process is limited, and the reading process and the various winning processes are not executed. Therefore, even if a winning occurs, it is impossible to specify the fact, and game balls are not paid out based on the winning.

  In subsequent step S907, a game stop process for stopping the game is executed. Specifically, a game stop flag is set in a game stop flag storage area provided in various flag storage areas 134d. By setting the game stop flag, the MPU 132 can specify that the game is stopped.

  In step S907, a signal indicating that a game stop has occurred is transmitted to the management computer connected to the pachinko machine 10 via the external terminal board 80. Thereby, it can confirm that it is a game stop state in a management computer.

  Further, in step S907, it is determined whether or not each winning opening 82, 121 is open. If any of the winning openings 82, 121 is open, the open winning opening is closed. The process is executed and the abnormality monitoring flag is deleted.

  In subsequent step S908 to step S910, processing for setting a game stop command is executed. In this case, a different game stop command is set according to the period from the timing when the vibration is detected to the timing when the abnormal V prize is generated.

  Specifically, first, in step S908, it is determined whether or not the value of the abnormality monitoring timer counter ET is smaller than a predetermined specific value. As described above, the abnormality monitoring timer counter ET grasps how much time has elapsed since the vibration was detected. Specifically, at the timing when the vibration is detected by the vibration detection sensor 117. “0” is set as an initial value, and the timer interrupt process (FIG. 12) is incremented by one each time it is executed.

  In step S908, it is determined whether or not the value of the abnormality monitoring timer counter ET is smaller than “500”. That is, it is determined whether or not the V winning timing is a timing within 1.0 sec after vibration is detected. The 1.0 sec corresponds to the abnormality handling period.

  If the value of the abnormality monitoring timer counter ET is smaller than “500”, it means that the abnormality V winning this time is relatively highly related to vibration. In this case, a first game stop command is set in step S909, and the V winning correspondence process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the value of the abnormality monitoring timer counter ET is “500” or more, it means that the abnormality V winning this time is relatively low in relation to vibration. In this case, a second game stop command is set in step S910, and the V winning correspondence process is terminated.

  That is, among the abnormal V winnings, the first game stop command is set corresponding to the abnormal V winning that is assumed to be relatively high in relation to vibration, and the relevance to vibration is relatively low. The second game stop command is set in correspondence with the abnormal V winning that is assumed. Each game stop command set here is transmitted to the sound emission control device 72 in step S302 in the normal process (FIG. 14), and the sound emission control device 72 indicates that a game stop based on the abnormal V winning has occurred. The notification process is executed.

  According to such processing, when an abnormal V winning occurs, regardless of the support mode set at the transition timing of the current opening / closing execution mode and the type of the branch correspondence result that is the trigger for the current opening / closing execution mode, The game stops immediately. As a result, the occurrence of the abnormal V prize can be quickly grasped, and the game after the abnormal V prize can be immediately stopped.

  Here, the abnormality handling period (1.0 sec) is set longer than the period required for the game balls led out from the guide passage 95 to be distributed by the rotating body 113 and detected by the V winning detection sensor 103. Has been. As a result, it is possible to distinguish between a V prize having a higher relevance to vibration and a V prize having a relatively low relevance to vibration.

  That is, the flow mode of the game ball from winning the distribution winning opening 82 to being led out to the rotating body 113 by the guide passage 95 is common in both the V winning and the discharging, and its degree of freedom. Is low. For this reason, even if vibration is given between winning the distribution winning opening 82 and being led out to the rotating body 113 by the guide passage 95, the distribution result is hardly affected by the vibration.

  Furthermore, since it is difficult to specify whether or not the game ball wins V based on the flow mode until it is led out to the rotator 113, whether or not vibration should be given to win V It has become difficult to judge. Then, it is assumed that it is meaningless to give vibration between winning the distribution winning opening 82 and leading to the rotating body 113 through the guide passage 95.

  On the other hand, at the timing when the game balls led out to the rotator 113 by the guide passage 95 are distributed by the rotator 113, the degree of freedom of the flow of the game balls is high, and it is relatively determined whether or not to win a V prize. easy. For this reason, when an attempt is made to make a V prize illegally by applying vibration, it is assumed that the game ball guided to the rotating body 113 by the guide passage 95 is applied with vibration at a timing at which the rotating ball 113 is distributed.

  On the other hand, according to the present embodiment, the anomaly response period serving as a reference for classification is a period from when the game balls derived from the guide passage 95 are distributed by the rotating body 113 and detected by the V winning detection sensor 103. It is set longer than the time required. Thereby, it is possible to appropriately classify a V prize having a relatively high relationship with vibration and a V prize having a relatively low relation with vibration.

  Returning to the description of the branching process (FIG. 19), if the current distribution result is not a V prize (step S803: NO), it means that the distribution result is out (the game ball has been discharged). . In step S805, a discharge handling process is executed. The discharge handling process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  First, in step S1001, it is determined whether an abnormality occurrence flag is set. If the abnormality occurrence flag is not set, it means that the current discharge is normal. In this case, the discharge handling process is terminated as it is.

  On the other hand, if the abnormality occurrence flag is set, the process proceeds to step S1002, and it is determined whether or not the high frequency support flag is set. If the high-frequency support flag is not set, that is, if the support mode set at the timing of shifting to the current opening / closing execution mode is the low-frequency support mode, the discharge handling process is terminated as it is.

  If the high-frequency support flag is set, that is, if the support mode set at the timing of shifting to the current opening / closing execution mode is the high-frequency support mode, the process proceeds to step S1003, and the current opening / closing execution mode is set. It is determined whether or not the correspondence result that is the trigger for the migration is a branch correspondence result with support.

  If it is a branching support result with support, the present discharge handling process is terminated as it is, but if it is not a branching support result with support, that is, if it is a branch support result without support, an error is detected in steps S1004 to S1007 A process corresponding to the occurrence of the misalignment is executed. In the following description, discharge in a situation where vibration is detected is referred to as abnormal deviation.

  Specifically, first, in step S1004, it is determined whether or not the value of the abnormality monitoring timer counter ET is smaller than “500”. If the value of the abnormality monitoring timer counter ET is smaller than “500”, it means that the current abnormality removal (discharge) is relatively highly related to vibration. In this case, in step S1005, the first abnormal out flag is set in the first abnormal out flag storage area provided in the various flag storage areas 134d.

  On the other hand, if the value of the abnormality monitoring timer counter ET is larger than “500”, it means that the current abnormality removal (discharge) is relatively less relevant to vibration. In this case, in step S1006, the second abnormal out flag is set in the second abnormal out flag storage area provided in the various flag storage areas 134d.

  After the execution of the process of step S1005 or step S1006, the process proceeds to step S1007, an abnormally out command is set, and the main discharge handling process ends. The abnormal out command set here is transmitted to the sound emission control device 72 in step S302 in the normal process (FIG. 14), and the sound emission control device 72 indicates that the game ball has been discharged under an abnormal condition (V A process of notifying that a prize has not been won is executed.

  According to the above processing, the support mode set at the timing of transition to the current opening / closing execution mode is the high-frequency support mode, and the correspondence result that has caused the transition to the current opening / closing execution mode is the unsupported branch correspondence result. If the game ball is discharged after vibration is detected in the situation (hereinafter also referred to simply as a specific situation), it is assumed that an abnormal detachment has occurred and processing corresponding to the abnormal detachment (steps S1004 to S1007). Execute. As a result, it is possible to grasp an illegal act that intentionally continues the high-frequency support mode.

  That is, the high-frequency support mode is continued until a V prize is awarded in the open / close execution mode related to the unsupported branch correspondence result. For this reason, if the game ball wins V in the opening / closing execution mode related to the unsupported branch correspondence result in the high frequency support mode, the high frequency support mode ends, which is not preferable for the player. Then, based on the stop result of the main display unit 43, grasp whether the correspondence result that caused the current opening / closing execution mode transition is the supported branch correspondence result or the unsupported branch correspondence result, and the unsupported branch correspondence In the case of a result, an illegal act of giving vibration so as not to win a V is assumed. In this case, a configuration in which it is impossible to identify which branch correspondence result is the result of stopping the main display unit 43 is conceivable, but in this case, it is possible to grasp which branch correspondence result is the opening / closing execution mode. Is difficult from the viewpoint of game management.

  On the other hand, according to the present embodiment, the game ball is discharged after vibration is detected in the opening / closing execution mode when the mode is the high-frequency support mode and the mode is shifted to the opening / closing execution mode related to the unsupported branch correspondence result. In such a case, it is possible to appropriately grasp the fraudulent behavior by executing processing corresponding to the abnormal disconnection (step S1004 to step S1007) assuming that the abnormal disconnection has occurred.

  Returning to the description of the branching process (FIG. 19), after execution of the V winning process or the discharging process, it is determined in step S806 whether or not the game is stopped. Specifically, it is determined whether or not a game stop flag is set. If the game stop flag is set in the process of step S907 of the V winning process (FIG. 20), the process for branching is terminated as it is.

  On the other hand, if the game stop flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S807, and it is determined whether or not all the game balls won in the distribution winning opening 82 have been discharged. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the count counter CC is “0”. The count counter CC has an initial value of “0” and is incremented by 1 when the count detection sensor 83 detects a winning at the distribution winning opening 82, and the V winning detection sensor 103 or the discharge detection sensor 106. 1 is subtracted when V winning or discharging of the game ball is detected. Therefore, in the process of determining whether or not the count counter CC is “0”, the number of game balls detected by the count detection sensor 83 is detected by the V winning detection sensor 103 and the discharge detection sensor 106. It can also be said that it is a process for determining whether or not the total number of game balls is the same.

  When the value of the count counter CC is “0”, the process proceeds to step S808, and it is determined whether one of the first abnormal out flag and the second abnormal out flag is set.

  If any abnormal out flag is set, it means that an abnormal out has occurred. In this case, the process proceeds to step S815. On the other hand, if no abnormality flag is set, it means that the success / failure determination of the continuation condition has been completed normally. In this case, in step S809, the abnormality monitoring flag is deleted, and if the abnormality occurrence flag is set, it is deleted. In step S810, it is determined whether the continuation flag is set. If the continuation flag is set, the main branching process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if the continuation flag is not set, the process corresponding to failure of the continuation condition is executed in steps S811 to S813. Since these processes are the same as the processes in steps S706 to S708 in the period-related closing process (FIG. 18), description thereof will be omitted.

  Here, the abnormality monitoring flag is deleted based on the completion of the determination of whether the continuation condition is correct or not (step S809). In other words, the abnormality monitoring flag indicates that the continuation condition success / failure determination completion timing (the allocation by the rotating body unit 91 for all game balls is completed) from the start timing of the continuation condition success / failure determination (the opening timing of the distribution winning award 82). (Timing). Since the vibration detection sensor 117 is active over the period when the abnormality monitoring flag is set, the vibration detection sensor 117 is active over the period during which the success / failure determination of the continuation condition is performed (vibration can be detected). It can be said that it is.

  If the count counter CC is not “0”, it is determined in step S814 whether the value of the timer counter T is “0”. If the value of the timer counter T is not “0”, the branching process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if the value of the timer counter T is “0”, the process proceeds to step S815.

  Here, when the value of the count counter CC is not “0” and the value of the timer counter T is “0”, it means that an abnormality in which the game ball is stopped in the distribution winning device 37 has occurred. The interval period between the first and second Rs set in the situation corresponding to the branch correspondence result is longer than the longest period required until the game ball won in the distribution winning opening 82 is detected by the V winning detection sensor 103. Is set. For this reason, when the value of the timer counter T is “0” in a situation where the value of the count counter CC is not “0”, it is assumed that an abnormality in which the game ball is stopped in the distribution prize winning device 37 is assumed. That is, it can be said that the processing of step S807 and step S814 is processing for determining whether or not the game balls won in the distribution winning device 37 have been normally distributed.

  When affirmative determination is made in step S808 or when positive determination is made in step S814, processing corresponding to the game stop is executed in steps S815 to S818. Since the processing from step S815 to step S817 is the same as the processing from step S905 to step S907 in the V winning correspondence processing (FIG. 20), description thereof will be omitted.

  In step S818, a game stop command setting process is executed. The game stop command setting process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In this pachinko machine 10, different game stop commands are set according to the progress of the game until the game is stopped. Specifically, first, in step S1101, it is determined whether or not an abnormal out flag (first abnormal out flag or second abnormal out flag) is set. As described above, the abnormal detachment flag is a flag that is set when an abnormal detachment occurs in a specific situation (when a game ball is discharged after a vibration as an occurrence of abnormality is detected). If the abnormal departure flag is set, the process proceeds to step S1102, and it is determined whether or not the set abnormal removal flag is the first abnormal removal flag. The first abnormal detachment flag is set when an abnormal detachment that is assumed to have a relatively high relationship with vibration among the abnormal detachments occurs.

  If the first abnormal losing flag is set, in step S1103, a third game stop command corresponding to the abnormal divergence that is assumed to be relatively high in relation to fraud due to vibration is set. The game stop command setting process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the first abnormal deviation flag is not set, it means that the second abnormal deviation flag is set. The second abnormal deviation flag is set when an abnormal deviation that is assumed to be relatively low in relation to vibration occurs among abnormal deviations. In this case, in step S1104, a fourth game stop command corresponding to an abnormal departure that is assumed to be relatively low in relation to fraudulent acts due to vibration is set, and the game stop command setting process is terminated.

  When two game balls are won in the distribution winning opening 82, both abnormally missed flags can be set. Specifically, when one game ball is discharged within 1.0 sec from the vibration detection timing, and another game ball is discharged at a timing after 1.0 sec from the vibration detection timing, both abnormally missed flags Will be set. In this case, the third game stop command is set with priority.

  If the abnormally missed flag is not set (step S1101: NO), it means that the game ball is stopped without being distributed in the distribution winning device 37. In this case, in step S1105, a fifth game stop command is set, and the game stop command setting process is terminated.

  Various game stop commands are transmitted to the sound emission control device 72 in step S302 in the normal process (FIG. 14), and the sound emission control device 72 executes a process for notifying a game stop due to occurrence of an abnormality.

  Here, in one processing time of the branching processing (FIG. 19), the setting of the abnormal out command in the discharge handling processing and the setting of the game stop command may be executed during the same processing time. Specifically, for example, when the game ball related to the last allocation out of the game balls won in the allocation winning device 37 under a specific situation becomes abnormally out of order, the setting of the abnormal out command and the third game stop command Alternatively, the setting of the fourth game stop command is executed during the same processing round.

  On the other hand, in the game stop command setting process, when an abnormally out command is already set, the abnormal out command setting is deleted and a new game stop command is set. This avoids inconveniences such as a local increase in processing load of the sound emission control device 72 and confusion of the notification mode visually recognized by the player, which can be caused by setting two commands in one processing time.

  Returning to the description of the gaming state transition process (FIG. 15), after the winning opening opening / closing process is executed, it is determined in step S410 whether or not the value of the round counter RC is “0”. If the round counter RC is not “0”, the gaming state transition process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if the round counter RC is “0”, the process proceeds to step S411, and whether or not the value of the timer counter T is “0”. Determine whether. If the value of the timer counter T is not “0”, the gaming state transition process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if the value of the timer counter T is “0”, the transition process at the end of the opening / closing execution mode in step S412. To complete the gaming state transition process.

  Here, the opening / closing execution mode flag is deleted in the transition processing at the end of the opening / closing execution mode. And the correspondence result used as the opportunity of transfer of this opening / closing execution mode is grasped | ascertained, and the game state of opening / closing execution mode is determined based on the said grasping result. Specifically, when the correspondence result is a non-branch correspondence result, the gaming state after the opening / closing execution mode is set to the high frequency support mode. On the other hand, if the correspondence result is a branch correspondence result, it is determined whether or not the continuation condition is satisfied in the current opening / closing execution mode. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the continuation flag is set. If it is determined that the continuation flag is set, it is determined whether the current branch correspondence result is the unsupported branch correspondence result or the supported branch correspondence result, and the support mode is determined based on the grasp result. Set. Specifically, if the result is a branch support with support, the high frequency support flag is set so that the high frequency support mode is set, and the continuation flag is deleted. On the other hand, in the case of a branch support result without support, the high frequency support flag is deleted so that the low frequency support mode is set, and the continuation flag is deleted.

  When the continuation flag is not set, the currently set support mode is maintained. Specifically, when the high-frequency support flag is set, the set state is maintained, and when the high-frequency support flag is not set, the non-set state is maintained. Then, the continuation flag is deleted.

For example, when the unsupported branch support result is won during the high frequency support mode and V is won in the open / close execution mode related to the unsupported branch support result, the high frequency is used in the transition process at the end of the open / close execution mode. Clear the support flag.
<About the effect determination process executed by the sound emission control device 72>
Next, the effect determination process executed by the MPU 142 in the sound emission control device 72 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. Note that the effect determining process is periodically activated by the MPU 142 (for example, at a cycle of 2 msec).

  First, in step S1201, it is determined whether an opening command has been received. The opening command is a command set when shifting to the opening / closing execution mode.

  If an opening command has been received, the type of opening command is grasped in step S1202. Specifically, the opening command received this time is the first opening command that is set when the correspondence result that is the trigger for switching to the opening / closing execution mode is the branch correspondence result, or the trigger for shifting to the opening / closing execution mode. It is ascertained whether the second opening command is set when the corresponding result is a non-branch corresponding result.

  Thereafter, in step S1203, a data table in which a sound output pattern and a light control pattern corresponding to the opening command are set is read from the ROM 143 of the sound emission control device 72, and an effect is displayed according to the read data table. 58a and the speaker unit 59.

  In step S1203, processing for transmitting an opening effect command corresponding to each opening command to the display control device 150 is executed. The display control device 150 reads from the program ROM 153 a data table for causing an effect corresponding to the shift to the opening / closing execution mode to be performed through the symbol display device 51 based on the effect command, and the read data table. The effect is started by the symbol display device 51 according to the following.

  Here, the effect for the opening / closing execution mode corresponding to the non-branch correspondence result is set to be the same regardless of the progress of the game. Specifically, the data table read out by the sound emission control device 72 based on the output of the second opening command from the MPU 132 and the second opening effect command corresponding to the second opening command are output from the MPU 142. And the data table read out by the display control device 150 to execute a table corresponding to the section for executing the opening effect and the effect during the round game (while the big prize opening 121 is open). A table corresponding to the section, a table corresponding to the section for executing an effect during the interval period (while closing the prize winning opening 121), a table corresponding to the section for executing the effect for ending, Is included in advance.

  In step S1203, the sound emission control device 72 and the display control device 150 set a table corresponding to the section for executing the opening effect for execution of the effect. As a result, the opening effect is executed. Each time an opening command, a closing command, and an ending command are output from the MPU 132 and various effect commands corresponding to these commands are output from the MPU 142, the table to be executed is switched from the above-described tables. Thereby, various effects in the non-branch correspondence result are sequentially executed. In the following description, the description of the switching mode and effect mode of each table in the data table corresponding to the non-branch correspondence result (second opening command) will be omitted.

  On the other hand, the effect for the opening / closing execution mode corresponding to the branch correspondence result changes according to the progress of the game. Specifically, the data table read by the sound emission control device 72 based on the output of the first opening command from the MPU 132 and the first opening effect command corresponding to the first opening command are output from the MPU 142. The data table read out by the display control device 150 based on the opening table corresponding to the section for executing the opening effect and the first corresponding to the section for executing the effect during the 1R round game. 1st round table, 2nd round table corresponding to the section for executing the effects in the round game after the 2nd round, the interval table corresponding to the section for executing the effects during the interval period, and the ending Ende corresponding to the section for performing the production And the ring table, are included.

  Each of the data tables includes a table for executing an effect for satisfying a precondition, a table for executing an effect for not satisfying a continuation condition, and a table for executing an effect for continuous winning. It is included and is set so that the mode differs depending on whether the continuation condition is successful. In addition, each of the data tables includes a table for executing an effect for abnormal deviation.

  In step S1203, the sound emission control device 72 and the display control device 150 set the opening table for execution of effects. Thereby, an opening effect is executed. Then, the table to be executed is switched according to the command output thereafter.

  By the way, as an opening effect set in the opening table, there is an effect in which a change display of the symbol is performed on the display screen G of the symbol display device 51 and a notification that the winning to the distribution winning opening 82 should be aimed at is made. Is set. As a result, a game aiming for winning a prize at the distribution winning opening 82 is performed.

  Thereafter, when the opening command has not been received or after execution of the process of step S1203, the process proceeds to step S1204, and it is determined whether an open command or a close command has been received. If an open command or a close command has been received, open / close handling processing is executed in step S1205. In the open / close handling process, it is determined which command is associated with which winning opening based on the information included in each command. Then, based on the grasped result, the sound emission control device 72 executes a process of switching the table to be executed, and transmits an effect command corresponding to the received command to the display control device 150. The display control device 150 executes a process of switching the table to be executed based on the reception of the effect command.

  The switching of the table will be described in detail. When a release command for the distribution prize opening 82 (release command corresponding to the start of the 1R round game) is output, the table to be executed is the first round table. Switch to. On the other hand, when a release command (open command corresponding to the start of the second and subsequent round games) of the special winning opening 121 is output, the table to be executed is switched to the second round table.

  Incidentally, as an effect set in the first round table, an effect is provided in which a reach display is performed on the display screen G and a notification that the winning to the distribution winning opening 82 should be aimed is made. This prompts the player to aim for winning the distribution winning opening 82 while the distribution winning opening 82 is open.

  When a closing command for the special winning opening 121 (a closing command corresponding to the end of the round game after the second round) is output, the table to be executed is switched to the interval table. On the other hand, when the closing command for the allocation prize opening 82 (the closing command corresponding to the end of the 1R round game) is output, the currently set table is maintained without switching the table to be executed. To do.

  When a negative determination is made in step S1204 or after execution of the process in step S1205, the process proceeds to step S1206, and it is determined whether a precondition fulfillment command is received. If the precondition fulfillment command has been received, the process proceeds to step S1207 to execute precondition fulfillment effect handling processing. In this processing, the table to be executed in the sound emission control device 72 is switched to a table for executing the effect for satisfying the precondition, and an effect command corresponding to the precondition fulfillment command is sent to the display control device 150. Send. Based on the reception of the effect command, display control device 150 switches the table to be executed in display control device 150 to the table for executing the effect for precondition establishment. Thereby, the effect for establishing the precondition is executed. The effect is executed until an effect for continuation condition failure, an effect for continuation winning, or an effect for abnormal departure is executed.

  As an effect for fulfilling the precondition, an effect is provided in which after the notification that the precondition is established on the display screen G, a notification that prompts attention to the rotating body unit 91 is performed. Thereby, the player pays attention to the distribution mode of the game balls.

  When a negative determination is made in step S1206 or after execution of the process in step S1207, the process proceeds to step S1208, and it is determined whether a continuation condition failure command is received. If a continuation condition failure command has been received, the process advances to step S1209 to execute failure failure response processing. Specifically, the table to be executed in the sound emission control device 72 is switched to a table for executing an effect for failure to satisfy the continuation condition, and an effect command corresponding to the continuation condition failure command is sent to the display control device 150. To send. Based on the reception of the effect command, display control device 150 switches the table to be executed in display control device 150 to a table for executing the effect for the continuation condition not being satisfied. Thereby, the effect for continuation condition failure is performed, and opening / closing execution mode is complete | finished after that.

  As an effect for continuation condition not being established, an effect is provided in which the detachment reach result is stopped and displayed on the display screen G, and notification that the continuation condition is not established is performed. The effect is executed for 2.5 seconds.

  When a negative determination is made in step S1208 or after execution of the process in step S1209, the process proceeds to step S1210, and it is determined whether a continuous winning command is received. If a continuous winning command has been received, the process proceeds to step S1211 to execute a continuous winning effect handling process. In this process, the sound emission control device 72 executes a process of switching a table to be executed, and transmits an effect command corresponding to the received continuous winning command to the display control device 150. The display control device 150 executes a process of switching the table to be executed based on the reception of the effect command to a table for executing the effect for continuous winning. Thereby, the effect for continuous winning is executed. The effect is performed until the 2R round game is started.

  As the effect for the continuous winning, an effect is provided in which the jackpot result (combination of jackpot symbol) is stopped and displayed on the display screen G, and the notification of the continuous winning (V winning) is performed. The effect is executed for 3.0 seconds.

  When a negative determination is made in step S1210 or after execution of the process in step S1211, the process proceeds to step S1212 to determine whether or not an abnormally out command has been received. If an abnormal disconnect command has been received, the process advances to step S1213 to execute an abnormal disconnect response process. Specifically, a table to be executed in the sound emission control device 72 is switched to a table for executing an effect for abnormally out, and an effect command corresponding to the abnormally out command is transmitted to the display control device 150. To do. Based on the reception of the effect command, display control device 150 switches the table to be executed in display control device 150 to a table for executing an effect for abnormal deviation. As a result, an effect corresponding to the occurrence of abnormal deviation is executed.

  As an effect for abnormal losing, an effect is provided in which notification that an abnormal detachment has occurred on the display screen G is set. The effect is executed until all the game balls are distributed by the rotating body unit 91 (until the game is stopped).

  When a negative determination is made in step S1212 or after execution of the process in step S1213, the process proceeds to step S1214, and it is determined whether an ending command is received. If an ending command has been received, the process advances to step S1215 to execute an ending effect handling process. Specifically, a table to be executed in the sound emission control device 72 is switched to an ending table, and an effect command corresponding to the ending command is transmitted to the display control device 150. The display control device 150 switches the table to be executed in the display control device 150 to the ending table based on the reception of the effect command. As a result, the ending effect is executed, and then the opening / closing execution mode ends.

  When a negative determination is made in step S1214 or after execution of the process in step S1215, the process proceeds to step S1216 to determine whether or not a game stop command is received. If a game stop command has been received, the process advances to step S1217 to determine the type of the game stop command received this time. In step S1218, a game stop notification corresponding process is executed. In this process, the data table set in the sound emission control device 72 is set in the data table for game stop corresponding to the game stop command received this time, and the notification command corresponding to the game stop command received this time is displayed. It transmits to the control apparatus 150. Based on the reception of the notification command, the display control device 150 executes a process of switching the data table corresponding to the notification command.

  Here, in correspondence with the fact that a plurality of types of game stop commands are set, a plurality of types of game stop data tables are prepared in advance. Specifically, the ROM 143 of the sound emission control device 72 and the program ROM 153 of the display control device 150 store the first game stop data table corresponding to the first game stop command or the corresponding notification command, and the second game stop command. A second game stop data table corresponding to the game stop command or the corresponding notification command, a third game stop data table corresponding to the third game stop command or the corresponding notification command, and a fourth A data table for the fourth game stop is stored in correspondence with the game stop command or the notification command corresponding thereto, and a data table for the fifth game stop is stored in correspondence with the fifth game stop command or the notification command corresponding thereto. Has been. Then, a data table corresponding to the game stop command received this time or a notification command corresponding thereto is read out from each of the game stop data tables, and notification regarding the game stop is performed according to the data table.

  The notification mode relating to each game stop will be described in detail. In the first game stop data table, the error lamp portion 58b flashes and the display screen G indicates that “the abnormal V A mode is displayed in which characters such as “winning has occurred” are displayed. This clearly indicates the occurrence of an abnormal V prize that is highly related to vibration.

  In the second game stop data table, the error lamp portion 58b blinks and the display screen G displays a character such as “An abnormal V prize having low relevance to vibration has occurred”. Is set. This clearly indicates the occurrence of an abnormal V prize having a low relevance to vibration.

  In the third game stop data table, an error lamp portion 58b flashes and a mode is displayed on the display screen G such as “an abnormal disconnection highly related to vibration has occurred”. Has been. This clearly indicates the occurrence of abnormal deviation that is highly related to vibration.

  In the fourth game stop data table, an error lamp portion 58b flashes and a mode in which characters such as “an abnormal disconnection with low relevance to vibration has occurred” is displayed on the display screen G is set. Has been. This clearly indicates the occurrence of abnormal deviation that is not highly related to vibration.

  In the data table for the fifth game stop, a mode is set in which the error lamp portion 58b blinks and characters such as “A distribution error has occurred” are displayed on the display screen G. Thereby, it is clearly shown that the distribution of the game balls did not end normally.

  When a negative determination is made in step S1216 or after execution of the process in step S1218, the effect determination process ends.

  Returning to the description of the normal process (FIG. 14), if the game is stopped in step S301, specifically, if the game stop flag is set, the process proceeds to step S313, and the game stop process is executed. The process returns to step S301 again. In this case, the processing relating to the progress of the game in steps S302 to S309 is not executed. For this reason, normal progress of the game is limited.

  In addition, during the game stop, each winning opening 82, 121 is closed. Thereby, winning in each winning opening 82, 121 is impossible.

  Note that while the game is stopped, the execution of the processes of step S307 and steps S310 to S312 is also limited. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and these processes may be executed even when the game is stopped. Specifically, for example, each of the above processes may be executed after step S313.

  The game stop process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  First, in step S1301, it is determined whether a release operation has been performed. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the return switch 118 is on. If the return switch 118 is off, the game stop process is terminated as it is. If the return switch 118 is on, the process proceeds to step S1302.

  In step S1302, it is determined whether the release operation is a specific release operation. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the winning switch 119 is turned on together with the return switch 118. If the winning switch 119 is on, a specific release process is executed in step S1303, and the process during game stop is terminated. In the specific release process, the game stop is released, and the game state after the release is changed to a state in which the round game after the 2R is executed.

  Specifically, as a process related to the release of the game stop, the game stop flag is deleted and an interrupt of the timer interrupt process is permitted. Also, the abnormality occurrence flag is deleted.

  In addition, as a process for setting the released gaming state to a state advantageous to the player, it is confirmed whether the opening / closing execution mode flag and the continuation flag are set. When these flags are set, the state where the respective flags are set is maintained, while when the respective flags are not set, the respective flags are set. Then, “15” is set in the round counter RC, and “3000” is set in the timer counter T. Thereby, the 6th second round game starts.

  On the other hand, if the release operation is not a specific release operation, a normal release process is executed in step S1304, and the process during game stop is terminated. In the game stop process, the game stop is released and the released game state is reset to the normal game state.

  Specifically, as a process related to the release of the game stop, the game stop flag is deleted and an interrupt of the timer interrupt process is permitted. Also, the abnormality occurrence flag is deleted.

  In addition, as a process for setting the game state after the cancellation, the opening / closing execution mode flag is deleted, and when the continuation flag is set, the continuation flag is deleted. Then, “0” is set in the round counter RC, and “0” is set in the timer counter T. Thereby, the game state after the release becomes the normal game state.

  According to such processing, in order to release the game stop, it is necessary to open the inner frame 13 and operate the return switch 118 provided on the back side of the main controller 71. For this reason, only the administrator can cancel the game stop.

  In addition, since the cause of the game stop is displayed on the display screen G during the game stop, the administrator can easily grasp the cause of the game stop and based on the cause of the game stop this time It is possible to determine whether the game stop is based on fraud or a malfunction of the vibration detection sensor 117. When it is determined that the game is stopped due to malfunction or the like of the vibration detection sensor 117, a normal privilege is given to the player by turning on (pushing) the return switch 118 while turning on (pushing) the winning switch 119. It becomes possible to do. On the other hand, if the current game stop is based on fraud, the game state can be reset to the normal game state by turning on only the return switch 118.

  Here, when resetting the operation of the normal pachinko machine 10, a configuration in which the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned off and turned on again is conceivable. In this case, since the start-up process of the pachinko machine 10 is executed, it is not possible to play a game for the period during which the start-up process is performed. For this reason, the game cannot be resumed smoothly.

  On the other hand, according to the present embodiment, the game can be resumed without executing the start-up process when the pachinko machine 10 is turned on, so that the game can be smoothly resumed.

  In particular, it is possible to stop the game while maintaining the state where the continuation flag is set, and when returning the game, it is possible to return without erasing the continuation flag. Thereby, compared with the structure which initializes the information of each area of RAM134, the return | restoration of a smooth game is implement | achieved.

<When the game is stopped based on vibration detection>
Next, a case where a game is stopped based on vibration detection will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 25 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a case where a game stop occurs.

  As shown in FIG. 25, the game stop condition based on the vibration detection is (1) the support mode set at the timing of shifting to the opening / closing execution mode, and (2) the corresponding result of this time (the switching timing of the opening / closing execution mode and The branch correspondence result type) and (3) the distribution result are set.

  Specifically, when an abnormal deviation occurs under a specific situation, that is, (1) the support mode set at the timing of shifting to the opening / closing execution mode is the high-frequency support mode, and (2) the current response result In the situation where is a result of unsupported branch correspondence, (3) when an abnormal deviation occurs (see (D) in FIG. 25), the game is stopped. As a result, the administrator can directly check at the site and determine whether or not an illegal act has been performed. Therefore, for the purpose of intentionally continuing the high-frequency support mode, it is possible to suppress fraudulent acts that cause vibration so that the result of the assignment is intentionally lost.

  In this case, the game stop timing is not the timing at which an abnormal departure occurs, but the timing at which the success / failure determination of the continuation condition is completed. As a result, it is possible to win a V after an abnormal loss occurs, so that it is possible to avoid the disadvantage of giving a disadvantage to the player due to the malfunction of the vibration detection sensor 117.

  That is, if the game is immediately stopped at the timing when an abnormal departure occurs, processing (reading processing, etc.) corresponding to the V winning is not executed even if the V winning is made after that. For this reason, in the situation where the vibration detection is a malfunction of the vibration detection sensor 117, if a V winning is made after a deviation has occurred, the V winning will not be recognized, and the player may suffer a disadvantage.

  On the other hand, according to the present embodiment, the game is stopped based on the completion of the distribution of all the game balls. Therefore, when the V prize based on the regular game occurs after the detachment occurs after the vibration is detected. Can grasp the fact. As a result, it is possible to avoid inconvenience that may be caused by a malfunction of vibration detection.

  In addition, (3) when an abnormal V winning occurs, (1) the support mode set at the timing of shifting to the opening / closing execution mode, and (2) the game is stopped regardless of the type of the current response result. (See (A), (C), (E), (G) in FIG. 25). Thereby, the administrator can directly check at the site and determine whether or not the cheating is performed, and the cheating that gives vibration for the purpose of illegally winning V can be suitably suppressed.

  In particular, when an abnormal V winning occurs, the game is immediately stopped. Thereby, it can suppress that a profit is provided in the game after an abnormal V prize occurs.

  On the other hand, when an abnormal deviation occurs under conditions other than the specific situation (see (B), (F), (H) in FIG. 25), the game is not stopped. Thereby, the smooth progress of the game can be ensured while preventing an illegal profit from being given to the player.

  In particular, when the game ball is discharged in a situation where the response result that is the trigger for switching to the opening / closing execution mode is a support-supported branch response result, there is a case where an act of hitting the pachinko machine 10 with much regret is performed. If the game is stopped in such a case, the smooth progress of the game is hindered and there is a concern that the management burden will increase.

  On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the game is not stopped when vibration is detected and the game ball is discharged in a situation where the response result that is the trigger for switching to the opening / closing execution mode is a supported branch response result. . Thereby, since the stop of the game by the said action is avoided, while a smooth progress of a game can be ensured, the increase in management burden can be suppressed.

<Aspects up to game stop based on vibration detection>
Next, the state of game stop based on vibration detection will be described with reference to the timing charts of FIGS.

  First, the situation when an abnormal V prize occurs will be described with reference to the timing chart of FIG.

  FIG. 26A shows the opening / closing mode of the distribution winning opening 82, FIG. 26B shows the active state of the vibration detection sensor 117, and FIG. 26C shows the winning situation of the distribution winning opening 82. 26 (d) shows the state of vibration detection in the vibration detection sensor 117, FIG. 26 (e) shows the abnormality handling period, FIG. 26 (f) shows the V winning situation, and FIG. Indicates the status of game stoppage.

  First, at the timing of t1, the distribution winning opening 82 is opened, and the 1R round game is started. In this case, the abnormality monitoring flag is set and the vibration detection sensor 117 becomes active.

  Then, at the timings t2 and t3, a game ball wins the distribution winning opening 82, the distribution winning opening 82 is closed at the timing t4, and the 1R round game ends.

  Thereafter, the vibration is detected by the vibration detection sensor 117 at the timing of t5. Based on the detection of the vibration, the abnormality occurrence flag is set, the value of the abnormality monitoring timer counter ET is set to “0”, and the counting of the abnormality handling period is started.

  Here, since the vibration detection sensor 117 is active over the period in which the success / failure determination of the continuation condition is performed, the abnormality flag indicates whether the continuation condition is successful (distribution by the rotating body unit 91). It can also be said that this flag is set when vibration is detected by the vibration detection sensor 117 in the current situation.

  At the subsequent timing t6, one of the two game balls that has won the distribution winning opening 82 wins V. Based on the V prize, processing related to the game stop is executed, and the game is stopped. While the game is stopped, the timer interruption process for executing the process of reading the winnings to the respective operation ports 38 and 39 and the big winning opening 121 is not executed, and the success / failure determination process in the normal process and the V winning corresponding process are included. Major processing such as gaming state transition processing is not executed. For this reason, even if the other game ball of the game balls won in the distribution winning opening 82 at a timing later than the timing of t6, the V game is treated as having no V prize. Therefore, the V winning correspondence process is not executed (see the dotted line in FIG. 26 (f)).

  Further, since the V winning is performed during the abnormality handling period (within 1.0 sec from the vibration detection timing), the first game stop command is set. Then, in the sound emission control device 72 and the display control device 150, processing related to various effects based on the first game stop command is executed. Thereby, it is notified that an abnormal V prize having a high relation with vibration has occurred.

  Note that while the game is stopped, the execution of the interrupt process is prohibited, so the abnormality monitoring timer counter ET stops counting (see the dotted line in FIG. 26 (e)).

  Next, in the situation of the high-frequency support mode, a state in which the operation shifts to the opening / closing execution mode related to the unsupported branch correspondence result and an abnormal disconnection occurs during the opening / closing execution mode will be described with reference to the timing chart of FIG. .

  FIG. 27A shows the opening / closing mode of the distribution winning opening 82, FIG. 27B shows the active state of the vibration detection sensor 117, and FIG. 27C shows the winning situation at the distribution winning opening 82. 27 (d) shows the state of vibration detection in the vibration detection sensor 117, FIG. 27 (e) shows the abnormality handling period, FIG. 27 (f) shows the V winning situation, and FIG. FIG. 27 (h) shows a game stop setting state.

  First, at the timing of t11, the distribution winning opening 82 is opened, and the 1R round game is started. In this case, the abnormality monitoring flag is set and the vibration detection sensor 117 becomes active.

  Then, at the timings t12 and t13, the game ball wins the distribution winning opening 82, the distribution winning opening 82 is closed at the timing t14, and the 1R round game ends.

  Thereafter, the vibration is detected by the vibration detection sensor 117 at timing t15. Based on the detection of the vibration, the abnormality occurrence flag is set, the value of the abnormality monitoring timer counter ET is set to “0”, and the counting of the abnormality handling period is started.

  At the subsequent timing t16, one game ball out of the two game balls won in the distribution winning opening 82 is discharged. Since the discharge is performed during the abnormality handling period, the first abnormality removal flag is set and the abnormality removal command is set. Then, in the sound emission control device 72 and the display control device 150, processing related to various effects based on the abnormally out command is executed. Thereby, it is notified that an abnormal deviation has occurred.

  Since the other game ball has not yet been allocated, the subsequent game is continued without stopping the game.

  Thereafter, the value of the abnormality monitoring timer counter ET becomes larger than “500” at the timing of t17, and the abnormality handling period elapses.

  Then, the other game ball wins V at the timing of t18. Based on the V prize, processing related to the game stop is executed, and the game is stopped.

  Also, a game stop command is set based on the V prize. In this case, the second game stop command is set because the V winning is performed after the elapse timing of the abnormality handling period (1.0 sec after the vibration detection timing). Then, in the sound emission control device 72 and the display control device 150, processing related to various effects based on the second game stop command is executed. Thereby, it is notified that an abnormal V prize having low relevance to vibration has occurred.

  Here, if the game is immediately stopped at the timing when vibration is detected (timing at t15) or when one of the game balls is allocated (timing at t16), a V prize is won at the timing of t18. Even in this case, the V winning correspondence process is not executed. That is, the degree of expectation of privilege grant based on the V prize is substantially reduced. For this reason, if the detection of the vibration is a malfunction, there may be a disadvantage that a disadvantage is given to the player.

  On the other hand, according to the present embodiment, since the game is stopped based on the completion of the distribution of all the game balls, the fact is grasped when the V prize is won based on the regular game after the vibration is detected. Can do. As a result, it is possible to avoid inconvenience that may be caused by a malfunction of vibration detection.

  In addition, the abnormality monitoring flag is deleted in the process related to the game stop. Thereby, the vibration detection sensor 117 stops. The period from the timing t12 to the timing t18 corresponds to the abnormality monitoring period.

  Here, the abnormality monitoring period is set longer than the abnormality handling period. Specifically, the period required for success / failure determination of the continuation condition, specifically, the period required until the game ball won in the distribution winning opening 82 is detected by the V winning detection sensor 103 is longer than the abnormality handling period. Thus, the abnormality handling period is set short. Thereby, the V winning or discharging of the game ball can be performed at a timing later than the elapsed timing of the abnormality handling period. Therefore, it is possible to appropriately classify a case having a relatively high relationship with vibration and a case having a low relationship with vibration.

  By the way, if the other game ball is discharged instead of winning V at the timing of t18, processing related to the game stop based on the completion of the distribution of all game balls is executed, and the game is stopped. Become. And the 3rd game stop command corresponding to the 1st abnormal departure flag set at the timing of t16 is set up, and it relates to various effects based on the 3rd game stop command in the sound emission control device 72 and the display control device 150. Processing is executed. Thereby, it is notified that an abnormal deviation highly related to vibration has occurred.

  According to the embodiment described in detail above, the following excellent effects are obtained.

  A vibration detection sensor 117 is provided, and abnormal in a specific situation (a situation where the switch is made to the opening / closing execution mode in the high frequency support mode, and the response result that is the trigger for the opening / closing execution mode is an unsupported branch response result) In the event that a failure occurs during the monitoring period, the processing related to the game stop is executed after the abnormality monitoring period has elapsed. The abnormality monitoring period is set to a period from the opening timing of the distribution winning opening 82 to the timing at which the allocation by the rotating body unit 91 is completed for all the game balls that have won the distribution winning opening 82. As a result, inconvenience that may occur when the game is stopped at a timing before the timing at which the allocation by the rotating body unit 91 is completed for all the game balls, specifically, the malfunction detection sensor 117 malfunctions to the player. Inconvenience that gives disadvantages can be avoided.

  On the other hand, when an abnormal V winning occurs, the game is immediately stopped regardless of the support mode set at the timing of shifting to the opening / closing execution mode and the response result that has caused the switching timing of the current opening / closing execution mode. It was. As a result, it is possible to quickly grasp the occurrence of the abnormal V winning, and to immediately prohibit the game after the abnormal V winning. In this case, since the player has already won V, the player's profit is ensured without waiting for the game balls remaining in the distribution game apparatus 37 to be distributed. For this reason, even if it is the structure which stops a game immediately, a disadvantage does not arise to a player.

  While the game is stopped, interrupts for timer interrupt processing are prohibited. Thereby, since the reading process in the timer interrupt process is not executed, even if a prize is entered in the big prize opening 121, the fact cannot be grasped. In addition, when the game is stopped, since the winning openings 82 and 121 are closed, it is impossible to win the winning openings 82 and 121. Furthermore, since the game ball launch control process is not executed, the game ball cannot be launched. Therefore, since the progress of the game becomes difficult, the act of continuing the game even when the game is stopped can be suppressed.

  When a specific release operation is performed while the game is stopped, the game stop is canceled and the game state after the release is set to a state in which the round game after the 2R is started. As a result, if the administrator determines whether the current game stop is caused by a malfunction or the like of the vibration detection sensor 117 or is caused by an illegal act, and if it is determined by the malfunction or the like, A profit that should have been originally obtained can be given to the player.

  Further, the release process for releasing the game stop is configured not to require restart (start-up process) of the pachinko machine 10. Thereby, smooth resumption of the game can be realized. In particular, when the continuation flag is set, the game can be stopped with the continuation flag set, and the game can be returned from the game stop without erasing the continuation flag. Thereby, compared with the structure which initializes and resets each area of RAM134, the resumption of a game can be implement | achieved smoothly.

  The return switch 118 and the winning switch 119 used for the release operation and the specific release operation are attached to the main controller 71 provided in the pachinko machine 10. Thereby, in order to operate these switches 118 and 119, it is necessary to open the pachinko machine 10, and it is difficult for the player to perform the release operation and the specific release operation. Thereby, it can suppress that a player performs these operation illegally.

  In addition, when a V prize or a loss occurs after vibration is detected, an abnormal V prize (or an abnormality that is relatively high in relation to vibration) according to the period from the vibration detection timing to the V prize timing (off timing). And an abnormal V prize (or abnormal deviation) having a relatively low relationship with vibration. Thereby, it can be grasped more suitably whether it is an abnormal V prize based on cheating.

  In addition, when an abnormal V prize or a failure occurs in a situation where vibration is detected, a game stop command setting process is executed to notify the abnormality. The notification mode of the abnormality notification is different depending on whether it is an abnormal V prize or a case of abnormal losing, and further has a configuration that differs depending on the level of relevance to vibration. Thereby, it is possible to appropriately grasp the abnormality factor that has caused the game to stop, and it is possible to preferably determine whether or not an illegal act has been performed.

  The game is stopped when an abnormal V prize is won, while the game is not stopped when an abnormal departure occurs under conditions other than a specific situation. Thereby, smooth progress of the game can be ensured while suppressing an illegal act that intentionally generates a V prize for the purpose of illegally gaining profits.

  In particular, when the game ball is discharged in a situation where the response result that is the trigger for switching to the opening / closing execution mode is a support-supported branch response result, there is a case where an act of hitting the pachinko machine 10 with much regret is performed. If the game is stopped in such a case, the smooth progress of the game is hindered and there is a concern that the management burden will increase.

  On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the game is not stopped when vibration is detected and the game ball is discharged in a situation where the response result that is the trigger for switching to the opening / closing execution mode is a supported branch response result. The configuration. Thereby, since the stop of the game by the said action is avoided, while a smooth progress of a game can be ensured, the increase in management burden can be suppressed.

Second Embodiment
In the present embodiment, the configuration of the game board 200, the flow of the game, and the like are different from those in the first embodiment. The differences will be described. In addition, about the structure similar to 1st Embodiment, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected and the description is abbreviate | omitted.

  First, the configuration of the game board 200 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 28 is a front view of the game board 200.

  The game board 200 has a plurality of large and small openings penetrating in the front-rear direction by being subjected to router processing. Each opening has a general winning opening 201, a special prize winning device 202 provided as a special winning means, a first working opening (or first starting entering section) 203, a second operating opening (or second starting entering section). ) 204, through gate 205, variable display unit 206, distribution winning device 207 provided as a distribution ball means, special figure display unit 208 as a main display unit, and general-purpose display unit 209 as an accessory display unit Etc. are provided respectively. A plurality of general prize winning openings 201 are provided.

  Even if a ball enters the through gate 205, the game ball is not paid out. On the other hand, when a ball enters the general winning port 201, the special electricity winning device 202, the first operating port 203, the second operating port 204, and the sorting winning device 207, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out. Specifically, regarding the number of winning balls, when a ball enters the first working port 203, when a ball enters the second working port 204, and a ball enters the sorting prize device 207. In such a case, payout of three prize balls is executed, and when a prize is entered into the general prize opening 201 and when a prize is entered into the special electricity prize winning device 202, ten prize balls are paid out. Is executed.

  However, the number of these prize balls is arbitrary. For example, the number of prize balls in the second operation port 204 is larger than the number of prize balls in the first operation port 203. The number may be different. In addition, the number of prize balls related to the distribution winning device 207 may be larger than that of at least one of the two operation ports 203 and 204, and the same or more than at least one of the general winning port 201 and the special prize winning device 202. Many configurations are possible. Also, the number of prize balls related to the special prize winning device 202 may be larger than the number of other prize balls.

  In addition, an out port 200a is provided at the lowermost part of the game board 200, and game balls that have not entered various winning ports etc. are discharged from the game area PE through the out port 200a. The game board 200 is provided with a large number of nails 200b in order to disperse and adjust the falling direction of the game ball as appropriate, and various members (servants) such as a windmill.

  A variable display unit 206 is provided so as to include the central portion of the game area PE. Due to the fact that the peripheral portion of the variable display unit 206 protrudes forward of the pachinko machine 10 from the surface of the game board 200, an area where the game balls launched into the game area PE can flow down is defined. Specifically, in the game area PE, the upper area PE1 that is an area above a predetermined height position of the variable display unit 206, and the upper area PE1 that is continuous below the upper area PE1 below the variable display unit 206. The left region PE2 that is the left region, the right region PE3 that is continuous to the upper region PE1 and below the variable display unit 206, and the left region PE2 and the right region PE3. On the other hand, it is divided into a lower region PE4 that is continuous below and below the variable display unit 206.

  When the player operates the firing handle 55 with a rotation amount (rotation amount) in a first range that is less than the reference rotation amount as the first firing operation, in the upper region PE1, on the left side of the lateral center position. A game ball begins to flow down. In this case, the game balls flow down in the order of the upper region PE1, the left region PE2, and the lower region PE4. On the other hand, when the player operates the launch handle 55 with a second range of turn amount that is equal to or greater than the reference turn amount as the second launch operation, the game is performed on the right side of the lateral center position in the upper region PE1. The ball begins to flow down. In this case, the game balls flow down in the order of the upper region PE1, the right region PE3, and the lower region PE4. That is, the player can play the game so that the game ball flows down the left area PE2 of the left area PE2 and the right area PE3 by adjusting the amount of rotation of the launch handle 55, and the right area PE3. The game can be played so that the game ball flows down.

  The first working port 203 is installed in the lower region PE4. The first working port 203 is opened upward, and no member for opening and closing is provided. In a situation where game balls are being fired in the same manner, the winning probability to the first operation port 203 is constant without depending on the game state. The first operation port 203 is a game ball that is disposed directly below the stage 206 a formed in the variable display unit 206 and flows into the stage 206 a through a guide passage formed in the variable display unit 206. The game balls discharged from the center of the stage 206a to the outside of the variable display unit 206 are easy to win the first operation port 203. A detection sensor 203a is provided in the first operation port 203, and a game ball won in the first operation port 203 is detected by the detection sensor 203a. The detection sensor 203 a is connected to the main control device 71, and the detection result is input to the main control device 71.

  Here, since the first operation port 203 is provided in the lower region PE4 as described above, when the firing handle 55 is operated so that the game ball flows down the left region PE2, the right region PE3 In any case where the launch handle 55 is operated so that the game ball flows down, the first operation port 203 can be won. However, the entrance of the guide passage to the stage 206a is provided for the left region PE2, and is not provided for the right region PE3, so that the one flowing down the left region PE2 flows down the right region PE3. As compared with the above, winning to the first working port 203 is likely to occur. Also, in the arrangement of the gaming parts and the nails 200b in the left region PE2 and the right region PE3, the winning of the first operating port 203 is more likely to occur when the left region PE2 flows down than the right region PE3. Is set to The game balls that have flowed down the right side region PE3 are configured such that almost no winning is made to the first operation port 203.

  The second working port 204 is installed in the right region PE3. In other words, the second operating port 204 cannot receive a prize when the shooting handle 55 is operated so that the game ball flows down the left region PE2, and the shooting handle 55 so that the game ball flows down the right region PE3. Winning is possible when is operated.

  The configuration of the second working port 204 will be described with reference to FIG. FIGS. 29A and 29B are schematic views showing the configuration of the second working port 204. FIG. The second working port 204 is provided with a utility member 204a as a guide piece (support piece) composed of a pair of left and right movable pieces.

  The general electric utility 204a is connected to a general electric drive unit 204b mounted on the back side of the game board 200, and is driven by the general electric drive unit 204b to be in the closed state shown in FIG. And it arrange | positions in either of the open states shown in FIG.29 (b). The drive unit 204b for ordinary power is electrically connected to the main controller 71 and is driven based on a signal from the main controller 71. In the closed state of the power utility 204a, the game ball cannot win the second operating port 204, and the winning of the second operating port 204 becomes possible when the general power 204a is opened. By the way, when it is in the open state, the common utility item 204a protrudes toward the game area PE and guides the winning to the second operation port 204. The second operation port 204 is provided with a detection sensor 204c, and a game ball won in the second operation port 204 is detected by the detection sensor 204c. The detection sensor 204c is connected to the main control device 71, and the detection result of the detection sensor 204c is input to the main control device 71.

  It should be noted that the power utility 204a is in a state where the winning of the game ball to the second operation port 204 is likely to occur and a state where the winning is less likely to occur than the state where the winning is not impossible but the above-described winning is likely to occur. It is good also as a structure which can be switched. Moreover, it is good also as a structure by which switching between the state in which a winning is easy to generate | occur | produce and the state in which a winning is harder to generate | occur | produce than it is good by moving or rotating to the front-and-back direction of the general power thing 204a. Further, it is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the utility switch 204a is not provided and the switching between the state where the winning is likely to occur and the state where the winning is less likely to occur is performed by the displacement of the second operation port 204 itself. .

  A through gate 205 is provided above the second working port 204 in the right region PE3. That is, when the launch handle 55 is operated so that the game ball flows down the left region PE2, the through gate 205 cannot be won, and the launch handle 55 operates so that the game ball flows down the right region PE3. If it is, a prize can be awarded. The through gate 205 has a through hole (not shown) penetrating in the vertical direction, and the game ball that has won the through gate 205 flows down the game area PE after winning. As a result, the game ball that has won the through gate 205 can win the second operation port 204. The through gate 205 is provided with a detection sensor 205a, and a game ball won in the through gate 205 is detected by the detection sensor 205a.

  Based on the winning of the through gate 205, the universal power 204a of the second operating port 204 is switched from the closed state to the open state. Specifically, an internal lottery is performed with the winning of the through gate 205 as a trigger, and a picture is displayed on the general-purpose display unit 209 provided in the lower left corner of the game area PE where the game ball does not pass. Fluctuation display is performed. Then, when the result of the internal lottery is a support win and a stop result corresponding to the result is displayed and the variable display is ended, the mode shifts to the support execution mode. In the support execution mode, the utility model 204a is opened in a predetermined manner.

  In addition, a general map hold display unit 211 is provided at a position adjacent to the general map display unit 209. The number of game balls won through the through gate 205 is reserved up to a maximum of four, and the reserved number is displayed by turning on the general-purpose hold display section 211.

  A big win lottery is performed using a winning at the first operating port 203 or the second operating port 204 as a trigger. Then, the lottery result is clearly shown through a display effect in the symbol display device 51 of the special figure display unit 208 and the variable display unit 206.

  Specifically, the special figure display unit 208 is provided with a first special figure display unit 208a and a second special figure display unit 208b. In the first special figure display unit 208a, a winning arrangement to the first working port 203 is used as a trigger to perform a lottery lottery to display a variation display or a predetermined display of a pattern. Then, the stop result corresponding to the lottery result is displayed. In the second special figure display unit 208b, a winning combination lottery is performed with a winning at the second operation port 204 as a trigger, whereby a variation display or a predetermined display of the pattern is performed. Then, a result corresponding to the lottery result is displayed.

  In the symbol display device 51, when the variation display or the predetermined display of the pattern is performed in the first special symbol display unit 208a based on the winning in the first operation port 203, the variation display or the predetermined display of the symbol is performed accordingly. When the second special figure display unit 208b displays a variation or predetermined display of the pattern based on the winning in the second operation port 204, the variation or predetermined display of the pattern is performed accordingly. . In addition, in the symbol display device 51, not only the display effect triggered by winning a prize to the first operation port 203 or the second operation port 204, but also a later-described branch execution mode or an opening / closing execution mode that shifts after winning a big win. Inside display effects are performed.

  When the symbol change display is performed on the display screen G based on winning in the first operating port 203 or the second operating port 204, the symbols in the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 scroll in a predetermined direction with periodicity. Thus, the variable display is started. Then, the display is switched from the variable display to the standby display in the order of the upper symbol row Z1 → the lower symbol row Z3 → the middle symbol row Z2, and finally, the predetermined symbol is statically displayed in each of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3. . In addition, when the variable display of the symbol is finished, the same odd number is set on one of the active lines when the transition to the opening / closing execution mode is supported and the high-frequency support mode is set after the opening / closing execution mode. When a combination of symbols is formed and corresponds to the transition to the opening / closing execution mode and is set to the low frequency support mode after the opening / closing execution mode, the same even symbol combination is set on any active line. It is formed. In addition, when it corresponds to the shift to the branch execution mode described later, a predetermined symbol combination (for example, “3 · 4 · 1”) is formed on one of the effective lines.

  It should be noted that display is started on any of the special symbol display units 208a, 208b and the symbol display device 51 based on winning in one of the operation ports 203, 204, until a predetermined result is displayed and terminated. Corresponds to one game time.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 28, a special figure holding display section 212 is provided below the symbol display device 51 on the front side of the variable display unit 206. The maximum number of game balls won in the first operation port 203 is reserved, and the reserved number is displayed by turning on the special figure reservation display section 212. However, since the number of winning prizes in the second operation port 204 is not reserved, no corresponding holding display section is provided.

  When a win in the jackpot lottery based on the winning at the first operating port 203 is made, the system shifts to an opening / closing execution mode in which a winning to the special electricity winning device 202 is possible. On the other hand, when a win is made in the jackpot lottery based on the winning at the second operating port 204, it is possible to win in the branch execution mode in which the winning to the sorting winning device 207 or the special electricity winning device 202 can be won. Transition to the open / close execution mode.

  The distribution winning device 207 is provided at a position below the second operation port 204 in the right region PE3. In other words, the allocation winning device 207 cannot win when the launch handle 55 is operated so that the game ball flows down the left region PE2, and the launch handle 55 so that the game ball flows down the right region PE3. Winning is possible when is operated. On the other hand, the special electric prize winning device 202 is provided below the first operation port 203 and above the out port 200a in the lower region PE4. In other words, the special electric prize winning device 202 is operated either when the launch handle 55 is operated so that the game ball flows down the left area PE2 or when the launch handle 55 is operated so that the game ball flows down the right area PE3. You can also win a prize.

  Of the two winning devices 202 and 207, the special prize winning device 202 has the same configuration as the variable winning device 36 in the first embodiment, and thus the description thereof is omitted. The distribution winning device 207 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 30A is a longitudinal sectional view as seen from the side of the distribution winning device 207, and FIG. 30B is a longitudinal sectional view as seen from the back side of the sorting winning device 207.

  As shown in FIG. 30A, the distribution winning device 207 is formed with a distribution inlet 221 having a size that allows a game ball to pass therethrough, and the game ball cannot pass through the distribution inlet 221. A distribution-side opening / closing member 222 that switches between a closed state and an open state through which game balls can pass is provided. The distribution-side opening / closing member 222 is opened by being driven by a distribution inlet drive unit 223 through a link mechanism (not shown). The distribution inlet 221 constitutes the inlet of the guide passage 224, and the game balls that have flowed in from the distribution inlet 221 flow down the guide passage 224 to the downstream side.

  As shown in FIG. 30 (b), the guide passage 224 is bifurcated from the middle position thereof, and constitutes an upstream region 225 that constitutes the upstream side of the branch position and one of the downstream side of the branch position. A V winning area (or a used area) 226 and a discharge area (or an unused area) 227 constituting the other downstream side of the branch position. In addition, a shutter 228 is provided at the branch position as distribution means for distributing the game ball that has reached the branch position from the upstream area 225 to either the V winning area 226 or the discharging area 227. When the shutter 228 is not driven by the shutter drive unit 229, the game ball that has reached the branch position flows into the discharge region 227, and when the shutter 228 is driven by the shutter drive unit 229, The game ball that has reached the branch position flows into the V winning area 226.

  A detection sensor 225a for counting is provided so that the detection area exists at a position where the game ball flowing into the upstream area 225 always passes. Based on the detection of the game ball by the count detection sensor 225a, the payout of the winning ball corresponding to the winning to the distribution winning device 207 is executed. Further, a V winning detection sensor 226a is provided so that a detection area exists at a position where a game ball that has flowed into the V winning area 226 always passes. Based on the detection of the game ball by the V winning detection sensor 226a, the state shifts to an opening / closing execution mode in which the special prize winning device 202 is opened and closed. Further, a discharge detection sensor 227a is provided so that the detection area exists at a position where the game ball that has flowed into the discharge area 227 always passes. Based on the detection results from the discharge detection sensor 227a and the V winning detection sensor 226a, it is determined whether or not the game ball remains in the distribution winning device 207.

  Here, a vibration detection sensor 117 is provided on the back side of the distribution winning device 207. The vibration detection sensor 117 is provided on the back side of the branching point in the guide passage 224. The vibration detection sensor 117 is electrically connected to the main controller 71 as in the first embodiment, detects vibration in a situation where operating power is supplied from the main controller 71, and the detection result Is output to the main control device 71. Thereby, by hitting or shaking the pachinko machine 10, it is possible to suppress an illegal act of guiding the game ball so that the distribution result of the distribution winning device 207 becomes an advantageous result.

  In this case, the abnormality handling period for determining whether or not the V prize is highly related to vibration is longer than the longest period required for the game ball to flow from the upstream region 225 to the branch position in the guide passage 224. It is set long. As a result, it is possible to more suitably classify the V prize having a high relation with vibration and the V prize having a low relation with vibration. The abnormality handling period is set to be shorter than the period required until the game ball won at the distribution entrance 221 is detected by the detection sensor 226a in the V winning area 226.

  By the way, the driving timing of the shutter drive unit 229 is set so that the game ball won in the distribution winning device 207 is guided to the V winning area 226 with a probability of 80%. It is optional, and the probability of being guided to the discharge region 227 may be higher. However, in order to increase the advantage of winning in the jackpot lottery based on the winning to the second operating port 204, the probability of shifting to the branch execution mode based on the winning to the second operating port 204 and the distribution winning device The distribution of the shutter 228 is such that the product of the probability that the game ball won in 207 flows into the V winning area 226 is higher than the probability of winning in the big win lottery based on winning in the first operating port 203. It is preferable that a probability is set. For example, it is preferable that the probability of being guided to the V winning area 226 is set higher, and it is more preferable to be guided to the V winning area 226 with a probability of 75% or more and less than 100%.

  In addition, it is preferable that the distribution winning device 207 is formed so as to be visible from the front of the pachinko machine 10 to which of the V winning area 226 and the discharging area 227 the winning game balls are distributed, Specifically, it is preferable that the front side of the distribution winning device 207 is formed to be colored transparent or colorless and transparent.

<Electrical configuration for performing various lotteries in the MPU 132>
Next, an electrical configuration for performing various lotteries in the MPU 132 will be described with reference to FIG.

  The MPU 132 uses various counter information to determine the jackpot lottery, the public lottery 204a open lottery, the display settings of the first special symbol display unit 208a and the second special symbol display unit 208b, and the symbol display of the symbol display device 51. Setting, display setting of the general map display unit 209, and the like are performed. Specifically, the jackpot random number counter C1 used for the lottery occurrence lottery, the support type counter C2 used for the lottery of the support mode set after the opening / closing execution mode, and the reach when the symbol display device 51 fluctuates and changes The reach random number counter C3 used for the generation lottery, the random number initial value counter CINI used for setting the initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1, and the variable display period in each special figure display unit 208a, 208b and the symbol display device 51 are determined. 1 variation type counter CS 1, electric accessory release counter C 4 used for the support lottery of whether or not to open the utility model 204 a, and the second variation type for determining the variation display period in the common map display unit 209 The counter CS2 is used.

  Each numerical information of the jackpot random number counter C1, the support type counter C2 and the reach random number counter C3 is provided as acquisition information storage means for the jackpot lottery when a winning to the first working port 203 or the second working port 204 occurs. Stored in the special figure reservation area 231. The special figure reservation area 231 corresponds to the counter information storage area 134a in the first embodiment. The special figure reservation area 231 includes a first special figure reservation area 232, a second special figure reservation area 233, and an execution area 234 for special drawings.

  The first special figure reservation area 232 includes a first area 232a, a second area 232b, a third area 232c, and a fourth area 232d, and a jackpot random number counter C1 according to the winning history to the first operation port 203. Each numerical information of the support type counter C2 and the reach random number counter C3 is stored in any of the areas 232a to 232d as the hold information on the special drawing side.

  In this case, the first area 232a → second area 232b → third area 232c → third area 232a to fourth area 232d, when a winning to the first operating port 203 occurs continuously several times. Each numerical information is stored in time series in the order of the four areas 232d. By providing the four areas 232a to 232d in this way, up to four game balls winning histories to the first working port 203 are held and stored.

  Note that the number that can be reserved and stored in the first special figure reservation area 232 is not limited to four, and may be arbitrary, and may be other plural numbers such as two, three, or five or more. May be singular.

  On the other hand, the second special figure reservation area 233 is not provided with a plurality of areas that can be stored. Then, in the situation where none of the effects for game times, the branch execution mode, and the opening / closing execution mode are executed and no hold information is acquired in the second special figure holding area 233, the second operation port 204 is entered. As a result, the numerical information of the jackpot random number counter C1, the support type counter C2 and the reach random number counter C3 is stored in the second special figure reservation area 233 as the special figure side hold information.

  The special figure execution area 234 stores the hold information to be subjected to special figure determination or distribution determination when starting the variable display in any of the special figure display units 208a and 208b. It is an area. Specifically, when the variable display of the first special figure display unit 208a is started, the holding information stored in the first area 232a of the first special figure holding area 232 is moved to the special drawing execution area 234. Is done. On the other hand, when the variable display of the second special figure display unit 208b is started, the holding information stored in the second special figure holding area 233 is moved to the special drawing execution area 234.

  Incidentally, when the hold information is stored in both the first special figure hold area 232 and the second special figure hold area 233, the hold information stored in the second special figure hold area 233 is given priority. It is set to be moved to the execution area 234. As a result, when the hold information is stored in both the first special figure reservation area 232 and the second special figure reservation area 233, the determination processing for the hold information stored in the second special figure reservation area 233 and The fluctuation start process is preferentially executed.

  Information corresponding to the electric accessory release counter C4 is stored in a general-purpose holding area 235 provided as an acquisition information storage means for support lottery when a winning to the through gate 205 occurs. The general-purpose holding area 235 corresponds to the telephone combination holding area 134c in the first embodiment. The reserved map area 235 includes a first area 235a, a second area 235b, a third area 235c, and a fourth area 235d, and the value of the electric accessory release counter C4 is set in accordance with the winning history to the through gate 205. The information is stored in any of the areas 235a to 235d as hold information on the normal side.

  In this case, in the first area 235a to the fourth area 235d, the first area 235a → the second area 235b → the third area 235c → the fourth area when the winning to the through gate 205 occurs a plurality of times continuously. Numerical information is stored in time series in the order of 235d. By providing the four areas 235a to 235d as described above, up to four game balls winning histories to the through gate 205 are held and stored.

  Note that the number that can be reserved and stored in the ordinary map holding area 235 is not limited to four, but is arbitrary, and may be two, three, five or more, and the like. It may be.

  In addition, an execution area 236 for a general map is provided in the general map hold area 235. The execution area 236 for the common map is an area in which the hold information to be subjected to the support determination for support when the variable display is started in the general map display unit 209 is stored. Specifically, when the variable display of the general map display unit 209 is started, the hold information stored in the first area 235a of the general map hold area 235 is moved to the execution area 236 for normal maps.

  Each of the counters will be described in detail.

  First, the jackpot random number counter C1 will be described.

  As described in the first embodiment, the jackpot random number counter C1 is a loop counter that is periodically updated within a range of 0 to 399, and a game ball has won the first operating port 203 or the second operating port 204. It is stored in the special figure holding area 231 at the timing.

  The value of the random number for winning the jackpot is stored in the hit table storage area 133a as the hit information group storage means in the ROM 133 as a jackpot winning table (or jackpot winning information group). In the present embodiment, the first special figure success / failure table (or first success / failure information group) used when determining whether or not the hold information acquired based on the winning to the first working port 203 is a success / failure table for jackpot. And a second special figure success / failure table (or second success / failure information group) used in determining whether or not the hold information acquired based on winning in the second working port 204 is determined.

  Here, in the present pachinko machine 10, an outlier result is set in addition to the non-branch correspondence result and the branch correspondence result as a result of the determination by referring to the jackpot random number counter C1.

  Further, the non-branch handling result in the present embodiment is a result of shifting the gaming state to an opening / closing execution mode in which the special electricity prize winning device 202 is opened / closed. The opening / closing execution mode is executed with a predetermined number of round games as an upper limit. A round game means that a predetermined special electricity release continuation period (or a special electricity upper limit continuation period) has elapsed, and a predetermined special electricity upper limit number of game balls are provided in the special electricity prize apparatus 202. This is a game that continues until one of the conditions for winning a prize winning hole 202a is satisfied. In the pachinko machine 10, the upper limit number of round games is set to 15 rounds as the opening / closing execution mode.

  The open duration of each round game is the same, and the open duration is 29.5 sec, which is an upper limit winning correspondence period that is equal to or greater than the product of the game ball firing period and the upper limit number of winnings.

  On the other hand, the branch correspondence result refers to an opening / closing execution mode in which the game state is shifted to the branch execution mode in which the distribution winning device 207 is opened and closed, and the special prize winning device 202 is opened and closed in accordance with the game result in the branch execution mode. This is the result of shifting the gaming state to.

  In the branch execution mode, a predetermined branch opening continuation period (or a branch upper limit continuation period) elapses, and a predetermined branch upper limit number of game balls win the distribution entrance 221. The distribution inlet 221 is continuously opened until one of the above conditions is satisfied, the open state of the distribution inlet 221 is ended, and the game ball remains in the distribution prize winning device 207. It is a game that continues until there is no state.

  The opening duration for branching is the same regardless of the gaming state, and is 1.6 sec, which is less than the product of the launching period of the game balls and the corresponding upper limit number. That is, in this pachinko machine 10, the launch period of the game ball is 0.6 sec as described above. In addition, the upper limit number of winnings for branching is set to eight, which is the same as the upper limit number of winnings in a round game. Then, the opening duration for branching is set to be less than the product of the launch period of the game balls and the upper limit number of winnings, and the launching operation was continued in a manner aiming for winning a prize to the distribution winning device 207. However, it is difficult for the upper limit number of winnings to be made to the distribution entrance 221.

  When the game ball wins the V winning area 226 in the branch execution mode, the mode shifts to the opening / closing execution mode. The contents of this opening / closing execution mode are the same as the opening / closing execution mode executed with the non-branch correspondence result as a trigger.

  In the branch execution mode, the support mode is set to be the low frequency support mode.

  In the success / failure table for the first special figure, as shown in FIG. 32A, a non-branch correspondence result and a miss result are set as the success / failure results, and no branch correspondence result is set. The number of random numbers that are non-branch correspondence results is set to two, and the probability of non-branch correspondence results is 1/200 by referring to the first special figure success / failure table.

  On the other hand, in the success / failure table for the second special figure, as shown in FIG. 32 (b), as the success / failure results, a non-branch correspondence result, a miss result, and a branch correspondence result are set. The number of random numbers that are non-branch correspondence results is set to two as in the first special figure success / failure table. Therefore, the probability of obtaining a non-branch correspondence result by referring to the second special figure success / failure table is 1/200, which is the same as the case where the first special figure success / failure table is referred to. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, although the probabilities are different, they may be set to be substantially the same so as to be visually similar to the player, or may be greatly different.

  The number of random numbers that are branch correspondence results is set to be larger than the number of random numbers that are non-branch correspondence results, and more than the number of random numbers that are non-branch results. Furthermore, the number is set to be larger than the sum of the number of random numbers that are non-branch correspondence results and the number of random numbers that are non-branching results. Specifically, the number of random numbers that are the result of non-branching is set to one, and the number of random numbers that are the result of non-branching correspondence is set to the remaining 197. Therefore, when the distribution table for the second special figure is referred to, the branch correspondence result is most easily selected, and the probability is 90% or more and less than 100%, specifically about 99%. Yes.

  Next, the support type counter C2 will be described.

  As described in the first embodiment, the support type counter C2 is a loop counter that is periodically updated within a range of 0 to 29, and the game ball has won the first operation port 203 or the second operation port 204. It is stored in the special figure holding area 231 at the timing.

  The support type counter C2 is used to determine the support mode of the universal utility 204a of the second operating port 204 after the opening / closing execution mode is completed.

  Here, in the case where support is won in the high frequency support mode, the closing period from one opening to the next opening is set longer than one opening continuation period. Yes. In any support mode, the support execution mode in the case where the support is won ends when eight winnings, which is the upper limit number, are generated in the second operation port 204, but the upper limit number is arbitrary. In addition, the upper limit number may not be set.

  In addition, when a winning to the through gate 205 occurs and a support lottery is performed for it, the lottery result will be clearly indicated on the normal map display unit 209, but until the lottery result is clearly indicated. The setting mode of the period during which the variable display is continued is different between the high frequency support mode and the low frequency support mode.

  Specifically, in the high frequency support mode, a single 2.74 sec is set as the usual frequency fluctuation period for the high frequency, and after the fluctuation display is continued for the 2.74 sec, the lottery result The display is maintained for a fixed final stop period of 0.6 seconds. And in the case of support winning, after the final stop period elapses, the public utility item 204a is opened.

  On the other hand, in the low-frequency support mode, a plurality of types of low-frequency common-use fluctuation periods are set. The information on the plurality of types of usual figure change periods is set in the ROM 133 as a usual figure change period table (or a display continuation period information group for support). Then, the normal fluctuation period corresponding to the numerical information acquired from the second fluctuation type counter CS2 when the fluctuation display of the normal figure display unit 209 is started is read from the normal fluctuation period table. The multiple types of low-frequency normal fluctuation periods include shorter and longer periods than the high-frequency normal fluctuation periods. It is longer than the normal period.

  As described above, since a plurality of types of low-frequency normal fluctuation periods are set, in the low-frequency support mode, a game ball is won in the through gate 205 until the second operation port 204 is opened. The period is irregular. In the low-frequency support mode as described above, the probability that a winning to the second operation port 204 will occur when a support win is set is set low, and a configuration in which the variable period is irregular for such a configuration By applying, it becomes possible to make it difficult for the second operation port 204 to be awarded in the low frequency support mode. On the other hand, the above average period in the low frequency support mode is set longer than the usual frequency change period for high frequency, so the frequency of support lottery execution is lower in the low frequency support mode than in the high frequency support mode. Lower.

  By the way, as a method for making it difficult for the second operation port 204 to win a prize in the low frequency support mode, in addition to or instead of the above configuration, a result corresponding to the support win is displayed on the general map display unit 209. It is good also as a structure which sets multiple types of periods until the common utility object 204a will be in an open state, and selects by lottery from these multiple types of periods.

  As described above, in the high frequency support mode, the probability of winning a prize to the second operation port 204 is higher than in the low frequency support mode. In other words, in the low frequency support mode, there is a higher probability of winning the first operation port 203 than in the second operation port 204, but in the high frequency support mode, the second operation is performed more than in the first operation port 203. The probability of winning a prize in the mouth 204 increases. When a winning is made to the second operating port 204, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out. Therefore, in the high frequency support mode, the player plays a game while not reducing the number of possessed balls. It can be carried out.

  The distribution result for the support type counter C2 is stored as a distribution table in a distribution table storage area 133b as a distribution information group storage unit in the ROM 133. In the present embodiment, as a distribution table, a distribution table for the first special figure used when determining the distribution of the hold information acquired based on the winning to the first operation port 203 and the second operation port 204. And a distribution table for the second special figure used for determining the distribution of the hold information acquired based on the winnings. In these distribution results, a low-frequency result, a continuation result, and a high-frequency result are set.

  When the distribution result is a low-frequency result, the support mode after the corresponding opening / closing execution mode is ended is set to the low-frequency support mode regardless of the type of support mode before that. This low frequency support mode is continued until the high frequency support mode is set.

  When the distribution result is a high-frequency result, the support mode after the corresponding opening / closing execution mode ends is set to the high-frequency support mode regardless of the type of support mode before that. The high frequency support mode shifts to the low frequency support mode when the number of games reaches the end reference number (specifically, 100 times) after the shift.

  If the distribution result is a continuation result, the support mode after the corresponding opening / closing execution mode ends becomes the support mode when the game times that triggered the transition to the opening / closing execution mode were executed. Is set. In this case, when the low frequency support mode is set, the low frequency support mode is continued until the next high frequency support mode is set. On the other hand, when the high-frequency support mode is set, the end reference count is newly set, and when the number of games reaches the end reference count after the transition, the mode shifts to the low-frequency support mode.

  In the distribution table for the first special figure, as shown in FIG. 33A, among the values of the support type counter C2 of “0 to 29”, “0 to 9” corresponds to the low frequency result. , “10-14” corresponds to the continuation result, and “15-29” corresponds to the high-frequency result. Therefore, in the low frequency support mode, when shifting to the opening / closing execution mode triggered by the hold information acquired based on the winning to the first operating port 203, the probability of the low frequency support mode being set thereafter and the high frequency support The probability that the mode is set is the same. Note that although the probabilities are actually different, the probabilities may be substantially the same to the extent that they are considered to be similar in appearance.

  On the other hand, when shifting to the opening / closing execution mode triggered by the hold information acquired based on the winning to the first working port 203 in the high frequency support mode, the probability that the high frequency support mode is set after that is The probability that the low frequency support mode is set is set higher than the probability that the low frequency support mode is set. Specifically, the probability that the high frequency support mode is set is 67%. Further, when the high-frequency support mode shifts to the opening / closing execution mode triggered by the hold information acquired based on the winning of the first operating port 203 in the high-frequency support mode, based on the winning of the first operating port 203 in the low-frequency support mode The probability that the high-frequency support mode is set is set higher than when the mode is shifted to the opening / closing execution mode in response to the acquired hold information.

  In the distribution table for the second special figure, as shown in FIG. 33 (b), among the values of the support type counter C2 of “0 to 29”, “0 to 9” corresponds to the low frequency result. , “10 to 29” correspond to the continuation result. Therefore, when shifting to the opening / closing execution mode triggered by the hold information acquired based on the winning to the second operating port 204 in the low frequency support mode, the high frequency support mode is not set thereafter and the low frequency is not set. Support mode is maintained.

  On the other hand, when shifting to the opening / closing execution mode triggered by the hold information acquired based on the winning to the second working port 204 in the high frequency support mode, the probability that the high frequency support mode is set after that is The probability that the low frequency support mode is set is set higher than the probability that the low frequency support mode is set. Specifically, the probability that the high frequency support mode is set is 67%. This probability is the same as the probability that the high-frequency support mode is set after the transition to the opening / closing execution mode triggered by the hold information acquired based on winning in the first operating port 203 in the high-frequency support mode. ing. Note that although the probabilities are actually different, the probabilities may be substantially the same to the extent that they are considered to be similar in appearance.

  Next, the reach random number counter C3 will be described.

  For example, the reach random number counter C3 is incremented one by one within a range of 0 to 238, for example, and reaches a maximum value and then returns to 0. The reach random number counter C3 is periodically updated, and as described above, the reach random number counter C3 is stored in the special figure reservation area 231 at the timing when the game ball wins the first operation port 203 or the second operation port 204.

  The reach display is executed regardless of the value of the reach random number counter C3 in the game times that shift to the opening / closing execution mode. In game times that do not shift to the open / close execution mode, the reach random number counter C3 displays the reach display with reference to the reach table stored in the reach table storage area of the ROM 133, on condition that the branch execution mode is not entered. It is executed when the occurrence is supported.

  Next, the first variation type counter CS1 will be described.

  The first variation type counter CS1 is, for example, incremented by 1 within a range of 0 to 198, and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value. The first variation type counter CS1 is used in the MPU 132 to determine the variation display period (display duration) in the special symbol display units 208a and 208b and the symbol variation display period (display duration) in the symbol display device 51. It is done. The first variation type counter CS1 is acquired when determining the variation pattern at the time of starting the variation display in the special symbol display units 208a and 208b and at the time of starting the variation of the symbol by the symbol display device 51.

  In determining the variable display period, the variable display period table (variable display period information group) stored in advance in the variable display period table storage area (variable display period information storage means) of the ROM 133 is referred to.

  This variable display period table includes a case in which an effect for game times is executed in response to hold information related to the first operation port 203 in the low frequency support mode, and hold information related to the second operation port 204 in the low frequency support mode. When an effect for game times is executed as a trigger, and in the high frequency support mode, an effect for game times is executed using the hold information related to the first operation port 203 or the hold information related to the second operation port 204 as a trigger. And stored separately. Even when any of the operation ports 203 and 204 is triggered, the variable display period in the high frequency support mode is set shorter than the variable display period in the low frequency support mode. Specifically, the variable display period in the high-frequency support mode is set to 0.64 sec, regardless of which of the operation ports 203 and 204 is triggered, and the result of the jackpot lottery is 0 after the variable display. Maintained for .6 sec. That is, the information of the variable display period read out during the high frequency support mode is either when the hold information related to the first operation port 203 is triggered or when the hold information related to the second operation port 204 is triggered. Are the same. Thereby, it is possible to suppress the storage capacity of the information of the variable display period stored in advance. In the high frequency support mode, a game is played aiming to win the second operating port 204, and the winning to the first operating port 203 occurs unintentionally in the process of aiming to win the second operating port 204. Therefore, it is preferable to shorten the game-playing effect.

  In addition, in the low frequency support mode, when an effect for game times is executed triggered by the hold information related to the first operation port 203, a shorter variable display period is selected as the number of hold information increases. On the other hand, in the high-frequency support mode, when the effect for game times is executed triggered by the hold information related to the first operation port 203, the number of the hold information does not depend. Also from this point, it is possible to suppress the storage capacity of the information of the variable display period stored in advance.

  Next, the second variation type counter CS2 will be described.

  For example, the second variation type counter CS2 is incremented one by one within a range of 0 to 198, and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value. The second variation type counter CS2 is used when the MPU 132 determines the variation display period (display continuation period) in the general map display unit 209 in the low frequency support mode. The second variation type counter CS2 is acquired at the start of variation display in the general map display unit 209 in the low frequency support mode.

  In addition, neither the branch execution mode nor the opening / closing execution mode, and the case where the support mode is the low-frequency support mode corresponds to the normal gaming state of the pachinko machine 10. Further, instead of the configuration in which each lottery counter is provided in the RAM 134, the MPU 132 may be provided as a dedicated circuit so as not to contribute to the update of the random number.

  Next, the flow of the game of the pachinko machine 10 having the above configuration will be described with reference to the schematic diagram of FIG.

  First, in the state of ST1 that is the low frequency support mode, the game ball is fired so that the game ball flows down the left region PE2 in the game region PE, thereby winning a prize to the first operation port 203 (state of ST2). ). The holding information acquired based on the winning is stored in the first special figure holding area 232. Then, in the game control process of step S303 in the normal process (FIG. 14), a process related to the determination of whether or not the hold information is present is performed. The appropriateness determination is performed by using a first special figure success / failure table and a first special figure assignment table. And while specifying the result of this time, the variation display period of the pattern in the special figure display unit 208 (first special figure display unit 208a) and the first variation type counter CS1, etc. Processing for grasping the stop result is performed. After that, the special figure display unit 208 displays the variation of the picture over the grasped variation display period, and after the variation display period elapses, a process of displaying the stop result corresponding to the current result is executed. .

  Here, when the above-mentioned result is an outlier result, the process returns to the ST1 state. On the other hand, when the success / failure result related to the hold information acquired based on the winning to the first operating port 203 is the non-branch correspondence result, the mode is shifted to the opening / closing execution mode (state of ST3).

  If the hold information that triggers the transition to the opening / closing execution mode corresponds to a low-frequency result or a continuation result, the process returns to the state of ST1 after the opening / closing execution mode ends. On the other hand, when the hold information corresponds to the high-frequency result, the process shifts to the state of ST4, which is the high-frequency support mode, after the opening / closing execution mode ends. Specifically, for this configuration, in the transition processing after the opening / closing execution mode in step S412 in the game state transition processing (FIG. 15), the result of the determination regarding the hold information that triggered the transition to the actual opening / closing execution mode is grasped. Then, based on the grasped result, the presence / absence of the high frequency support flag is determined.

  In the state of ST4, a winning to the through gate 205 occurs by firing the game ball so that the game ball flows down the right region PE3 in the game region PE (state of ST5). In this case, if the support is not won, the process returns to ST4. On the other hand, if the support is won, the second operation port 204 is opened (ST6 state). In this case, if no winning has occurred in the second working port 204, the process returns to the state of ST4. On the other hand, when a winning to the second operation port 204 occurs (state of ST7), a determination of whether or not the hold information acquired based on the winning is made.

  For the determination of success / failure based on winning in the second working port 204, the success / failure table for the second special drawing and the distribution table for the second special drawing are referred to. Then, the result of the current determination is specified, and the fluctuation display period of the special figure and the stop result of the special figure display unit 208 (second special figure display unit 208b) are grasped based on the result of the determination and the first variation type counter CS1. Processing is performed. Thereafter, the special figure display unit 208 displays the special figure over the recognized fluctuation display period, and after the fluctuation display period has elapsed, the stop result corresponding to the current result is displayed in the second special figure display unit. The process displayed on 208b is executed. By displaying the stop result, it is clearly shown whether the current result is a missed result, a branch correspondence result or a non-branch correspondence result, and if it is each correspondence result, the distribution result That is, whether it is a low frequency result or a continuation result. Thereby, the player can grasp | ascertain the present success / failure result and its distribution result.

  Note that, as already described, the hold information acquired based on the winning at the second operating port 204 is digested with priority over the hold information acquired based on the winning at the first operating port 203. Further, in the high frequency support mode, the expectation for winning a prize to the second operation port 204 is higher than in the low frequency support mode. Thereby, compared with the state of ST1 (the state of the low frequency support mode), the state of ST4 (the state of the high frequency support mode) makes it easier for the game balls to win the second operation port 204, It is easy to shift to the state of ST7.

  If the success / failure result for the hold information acquired based on the winning to the second working port 204 is a disapproval result, the process returns to the state of ST4, and if it is a branch correspondence result, the process proceeds to the branch execution mode (ST8). ), When the result is a non-branch correspondence result, the mode shifts to the opening / closing execution mode (state of ST10).

  Here, in the branch execution mode that is in the state of ST8, when no winning in the V winning area 226 occurs, the process returns to the ST4 state, and when the winning in the V winning area 226 occurs (the state of ST9). ) Is executed to shift to the opening / closing execution mode which is the state of ST10. Specifically, for example, after the end of the change of the second special figure display unit 208b, it is determined whether or not the current result is a result corresponding to the branch execution mode transition. In the branch execution mode, the branch opening setting process for opening the distribution inlet 221 is executed. The opening of the distribution entrance 221 is continued until an opening continuation period for branching elapses or a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 8) is won. In this case, when a winning in the V winning area 226 is detected by the detection sensor 226a, the V winning flag is set in the V winning flag storing area of the various flag storing areas 134d of the RAM 134. The V winning flag corresponds to the continuation flag in the first embodiment.

  After that, when the distribution entrance 221 is closed and there are no more game balls remaining in the distribution winning device 207, the game balls that have won the distribution entrance 221 based on the current opening are the V winning area. It is determined whether the player has won 226, that is, whether the V winning flag is set. When the V winning flag is set, the process proceeds to ST10, and when the V winning flag is not set, the process proceeds to ST4.

  Here, as already described, in the distribution table for the second special figure, a continuation result and a low-frequency result are set as the distribution result. For this reason, when the distribution result of the branch correspondence result that is the trigger for the transition to the state of ST8 (branch execution mode) is a continuation result, the state transitions to the state of ST4 (high frequency support mode) and enters the branch execution mode. If the distribution result of the branch correspondence result that becomes the transition opportunity of FIG. 2 is a low frequency result, the state shifts to the ST1 state (low frequency support mode).

  According to the pachinko machine 10 configured as described above, there is a case where a fraudulent act of giving vibration is performed for the purpose of intentionally generating a V prize in the branch execution mode. On the other hand, as shown in the first embodiment, the game is stopped when winning in the V winning area 226 occurs in a situation where vibration is detected by the vibration detection sensor 117. Thereby, it is possible to confirm whether or not the cheating is performed, and it is possible to suppress the cheating that intentionally generates the V prize.

  Further, when shifting to the branch execution mode, when the distribution result of the current branch execution mode is grasped by grasping the stop result of the second special figure display unit 208b, and the distribution result is a low-frequency result. In some cases, a fraudulent act that intentionally vibrates so as not to generate a V prize.

  On the other hand, as shown in the first embodiment, when the game ball is discharged in a situation where the vibration is detected by the vibration detection sensor 117 (when the game ball passes through the discharge area 227), By configuring the game to stop based on the fact that there is no longer a game ball remaining in the allocation prize winning device 207, while suppressing illegal acts that prevent the intentional occurrence of the V prize, Inconvenience that can be caused by stopping the game in the presence of the game balls remaining in the allocation prize-winning device 207, that is, the disadvantage given to the player caused by the subsequent V-winning being treated as invalid Can be avoided.

  Incidentally, the abnormality monitoring period in the present embodiment is detected by the detection sensor 225a in the upstream region 225 until the distribution of the game ball won in the distribution winning device 207 is completed after the distribution winning device 207 is released. And the total number of game balls detected by the detection sensor 226a of the V winning area 226 and the detection sensor 227a of the discharge area 227 are equal to each other).

  The configuration related to the game stop will be described in detail. The branch detection mode is entered, and the vibration detection sensor 117 is activated based on the opening of the distribution entrance 221. Then, an abnormality occurrence flag is set based on the detection of vibration by the vibration detection sensor 117, and the counting of the period by the abnormality monitoring timer counter ET is started. Thereafter, when the detection sensor 226a detects the occurrence of a winning in the V winning area 226, the V winning flag is set. Then, it is determined whether or not the abnormality occurrence flag is set. If the abnormality occurrence flag is set, the game is immediately stopped.

  On the other hand, when the detection sensor 227a detects that a ball has entered the discharge area 227 in a state where the branch execution mode based on the branch correspondence result in which the distribution result is a low frequency result is being executed, the abnormality occurrence flag is set. It is determined whether or not it is set, and when the abnormality occurrence flag is set, the abnormality removal flag is set. Based on the relationship between the number of game balls detected by the detection sensor 225a in the upstream area 225 and the number of game balls detected by the detection sensor 226a in the V winning area 226 and the detection sensor 227a in the discharge area 227, Processing for determining whether or not there is a remaining ball in the prize winning device 207 is executed. If it is determined that there is a remaining ball in the determination process, the game is continued as it is. On the other hand, if it is determined in the determination process that there is no remaining ball, the game is stopped.

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In addition, it is not limited to the description content of each embodiment mentioned above, A various deformation | transformation improvement is possible within the range which does not deviate from the meaning of this invention. For example, you may change as follows. Incidentally, the configurations of the following different forms may be applied individually or in combination to the configurations of the above embodiments.

  (1) In each of the embodiments described above, the vibration detection sensor 117 is provided as the abnormality detection unit. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, instead of the vibration detection sensor 117, a magnetic detection sensor may be provided as the abnormality detection unit. In this case, it is possible to grasp an illegal act to guide the game ball so that the distribution result of the distribution winning device 37 becomes an advantageous result by bringing a magnet or the like closer to the distribution winning device 37.

  Furthermore, it is good also as a structure which provides both the vibration detection sensor 117 and a magnetic detection sensor. In this case, it is preferable that the process corresponding to the occurrence of the abnormality (the process of step S205 and step S206) is executed based on the detection of either vibration or magnetism. Thereby, it is possible to suitably suppress both the fraudulent act of vibrating and the fraudulent act using a magnet or the like.

  (2) In the first embodiment, the vibration detection sensor 117 is configured to be active from the opening timing of the distribution winning award 82. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the distribution winning award 82 such as the start timing of the opening is provided. It is good also as a structure which becomes active from the timing before an opening timing. As a result, it is possible to grasp an illegal act to illegally win the distribution winning opening 82 by giving vibration. In this case, when vibration is detected from the opening start timing to the closing timing of the distribution winning opening 82, the abnormality notification mode may be changed to a mode in which notification that an illegal winning has occurred is performed.

  Moreover, it is good also as a structure which makes the vibration detection sensor 117 active over the period when the pachinko machine 10 is active (period when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned on) or the period when the game is performed. In this case, an opening sensor for detecting whether or not the gaming machine main body 12 is opened may be provided, and it may be configured to determine whether or not to execute an abnormality detection process according to the detection result of the opening sensor. . Specifically, in a situation where vibration is detected by the vibration detection sensor 117, when it is determined that the gaming machine main body 12 is being opened by the opening sensor, it is preferable that the abnormality detection process is not executed. Thus, for example, in a configuration in which a process for outputting a predetermined error sound and displaying an error is performed as an abnormality detection process, when the gaming machine main body 12 is opened for maintenance, the error sound Since the output is not performed, the troublesomeness at the time of maintenance can be suppressed.

  The same applies to the second embodiment.

  (3) In each of the above embodiments, when an abnormal V prize occurs regardless of the support mode set at the timing of transition to the opening / closing execution mode and the type of branch correspondence result that triggered the transition to the opening / closing execution mode. Is configured to stop the game, but is not limited to this, for example, the support mode set at the timing of switching to the opening / closing execution mode is the high-frequency support mode, and the response that triggered the opening / closing execution mode this time When an abnormal V winning occurs in a situation where the result is an unsupported branch correspondence result, the game may not be stopped. Thereby, even if a malfunction of the vibration detection sensor 117 or the like occurs, the game is continued, so that the game can proceed smoothly. In this case, since the high-frequency support mode is terminated based on the abnormal V prize, a result is disadvantageous for the player, and damage to the manager is small. For this reason, the damage that can be caused by not stopping the game is reduced. However, from the viewpoint of suppressing an illegal act that causes an abnormal V prize and from the viewpoint of reducing the processing load, it is preferable to stop the game uniformly when an abnormal V prize occurs.

  Further, when the occurrence of vibration is detected during the abnormality monitoring period, the game may be stopped regardless of whether or not an abnormality V winning or abnormality has occurred.

  (4) In each of the above-described embodiments, during the abnormality monitoring period, the distribution is completed for all game balls that have won the distribution winning award 82 or the distribution entrance 221 from the opening timing of the distribution winning award 82 or the distribution entrance 221. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the period may be set longer than the above period. Thereby, the abnormality by vibration can be detected more suitably. However, if paying attention to the viewpoint of quickly stopping the game, the configuration that is set to be the same as the above period is better.

  (5) In each of the above embodiments, while the game is stopped, the execution of the timer interrupt process and the process related to the progress of the normal process is prohibited. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, only the execution of the timer interrupt process is prohibited. Or the execution of the process related to the progress of the game in the normal process may be prohibited. In short, it is sufficient that the normal game is difficult to continue.

  (6) In each of the above embodiments, the game stop command setting process is executed based on the occurrence of an abnormal V prize or the occurrence of an abnormal outage under a specific situation, and the abnormality notification is performed. The game stop command setting process may not be executed. In this case, it is not necessary to provide the winning switch 119. However, from the viewpoint of ease of confirmation, a configuration that performs abnormality notification is better.

  Further, in the case of the above configuration, for example, when a release operation is performed, a process for grasping the presence or absence of a continuation flag or an abnormal departure flag stored in the main control device 71 is executed, and after the release according to the grasp result It is good to be the structure which performs the process which determines the game state of. However, if paying attention to the point that the manager leaves room for judgment, the configuration in which the game state after the release is determined depending on whether or not it is a specific release operation is better.

  (7) In each of the embodiments described above, the specific release process is executed when the specific release operation is performed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. In such a case, the specific release process may be executed. As a result, it is possible to avoid the inconvenience that the specific cancellation process is executed even though the V winning is not generated.

  (8) In each of the above embodiments, each release process is configured not to require the startup process of the pachinko machine 10, but is not limited thereto, and may be configured to execute the startup process, for example. In this case, the occurrence of indefinite values, bugs, and the like is unlikely to occur, so the game can be resumed safely. However, from the viewpoint of smoothly restarting the game, a configuration that does not require start-up processing is preferable.

  (9) In each of the above embodiments, the return switch 118 and the winning switch 119 used for the release operation and the specific release operation are provided in the main control device 71. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be provided in any position. . However, in view of the point that it is difficult for the player to perform the release operation or the like, the configuration provided on the back side of the pachinko machine 10 or inside the pachinko machine 10 is preferable.

  (10) In each of the above embodiments, the operation of the return switch 118 is set as the release operation, and the operation of the return switch 118 while setting the winning switch 119 is set as the specific release operation. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, even if a pachinko machine 10 is provided with a RAM clear switch separately, an operation for turning off the power with the RAM clear switch being operated is set as a release operation, and an operation for turning off the power is set as a specific release operation Good. In short, if the pachinko machine 10 can identify whether the release operation or the specific release operation has been performed, the specific mode is arbitrary.

  (11) In each of the above embodiments, the relationship between the abnormal V winning (abnormally missed) and the vibration having a relatively high relationship with the vibration according to the period from the vibration detection timing to the V winning timing (missing timing). However, the present invention is not limited to this and may be configured not to be classified.

  (12) In the first embodiment, the abnormality handling period is set to be shorter than the period required until the game ball won in the distribution winning opening 82 is detected by the V winning detection sensor 103. Not limited. For example, the abnormality handling period may be set longer than the period required until the game ball that has won the distribution winning opening 82 is detected by the V winning detection sensor 103. In this case, it is possible to appropriately grasp the distribution affected by the vibration. However, considering that there is a possibility that the distribution based on the regular game may be treated as abnormal, it is better to set the abnormality handling period to be shorter.

  Similarly, in the second embodiment, the abnormality handling period is set to be shorter than the period required until the game ball won at the distribution entrance 221 is detected by the detection sensor 226a in the V winning area 226. It is good also as a structure set longer than the said period, without being restricted to.

  (13) In the first embodiment, the abnormality monitoring period is from the opening timing of the distribution winning opening 82 to the timing at which the allocation by the rotating body unit 91 is completed for all the game balls that have won the distribution winning opening 82. The period is set, and the process related to the game stop is executed at the timing when the distribution of all the game balls is completed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, after the distribution prize winning opening 82 is closed, the process is determined in advance. Alternatively, the processing related to the game stop may be executed at the timing when the fixed period has elapsed. In this case, the fixed period may be set to be longer than the longest period required until the game ball won in the distribution winning opening 82 is discharged from the distribution winning device 37. In this case, since it is not necessary to count the remaining game balls, the processing load can be reduced. However, if attention is paid to the point at which the game is immediately stopped, it is preferable to perform the process related to the game stop at the timing when the distribution of all the game balls is completed. The same applies to the second embodiment.

  (14) In each of the above embodiments, when an abnormal V prize occurs, the game is stopped before the 2R round game is started. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the 2R round game starts. The game may be stopped after being played. However, from the viewpoint of not giving an illegal profit to the player, it is better to stop the game before the 2R round game is started.

  (15) In each of the above embodiments, when it is determined in step S204 that vibration is detected by the vibration detection sensor 117, the processing of step S205 and step S206 is performed uniformly. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a process of determining whether or not a continuation flag (V winning flag in the second embodiment) is set may be provided. If the continuation flag is set, the processing in step S205 and step S206 may not be executed. As a result, it is possible to avoid the disadvantage that the game is stopped even though the V prize based on the regular game has already occurred.

  (16) In each of the above embodiments, the supported branch correspondence result and the unsupported branch correspondence result are set as the branch correspondence result. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the gaming state after the end of the opening / closing execution mode is the non-branch correspondence result. A branch correspondence result corresponding to a high probability mode having a relatively high probability and a branch correspondence result corresponding to a relatively low low probability mode may be set. In this case, a fraudulent act may be performed to prevent intentional V-winning in an attempt to maintain the high probability mode. On the other hand, the above-mentioned fraudulent act can be suppressed by applying the present invention.

  Further, the gaming state may include a high probability mode and a low probability mode as the lottery mode and a high frequency support mode and a low frequency support mode as the support mode. In such a configuration, for example, when a transition is made to the opening / closing execution mode and a V prize is generated during the opening / closing execution mode, the gaming state after the end of the opening / closing execution mode is the low probability mode and the high frequency support mode. A specific game result may be set. In this case, if the specific game result is won in the high probability mode and the high frequency support mode, a fraudulent act of giving vibrations may be performed during the opening / closing execution mode so as not to generate a V prize. is there. On the other hand, the above-mentioned fraudulent act can be suppressed by applying the present invention. In short, when the V prize as a specific event occurs, the above-mentioned fraudulent acts may be performed in the pachinko machine 10 that may be demoted from an advantageous state to an unfavorable state for the player. The present invention can be applied to this.

  (17) In each of the above-described embodiments, the game is stopped when an abnormal V winning or abnormal loss occurs. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the game may be continued. In this case, it is configured to output to the management computer that an abnormal V winning or abnormal loss has occurred via the external terminal board 80, and further to notify that an abnormal V winning or abnormal failure has occurred. Good. As a result, the administrator can grasp that an abnormal V prize or an abnormal failure has occurred.

  In addition, when an abnormal V prize occurs, the opening / closing execution mode may be terminated without executing the second round and subsequent round games. When an abnormal departure occurs, the support mode is set to the high frequency support mode. Alternatively, the low frequency support mode may be adopted.

  (18) In (17), it is good also as a structure which makes the aspect of a subsequent round production differ by the case where a normal V prize (or loss) generate | occur | produces and the case where an abnormal V prize (or abnormal loss) generate | occur | produces. Thereby, it is possible to grasp that an abnormal V winning (or abnormal failure) has occurred without stopping the game.

  (19) In each of the above embodiments, the number of rounds is set to be the same in the non-branch correspondence result and the branch correspondence result. However, the number of rounds is not limited to this, and may be different. In addition, the number of round games is different, or the upper limit number for winning during a round game and the opening periods of the winning ports 82 and 121 (the big winning port 202a and the distribution port 221 in the second embodiment) are different. The opening / closing execution mode may be set, and the destination opening / closing execution mode may be selected from a plurality of types according to the correspondence result. Even in this case, if an abnormal V prize or a failure occurs, the game may be stopped without continuing the round game.

  In this case, in addition to the main display unit 43 (the special figure display unit 208 in the second embodiment), a round display unit indicating the current round and the number of rounds may be provided. Thereby, it is possible to grasp the number of round games and the digestion status of round games in the current opening / closing execution mode.

  (20) In each of the above embodiments, the end condition of the round game is set when either the upper limit number of winnings or the elapse of the opening period is satisfied, but is not limited thereto. For example, each winning device 36, 37 (each winning device 202, 207 in the second embodiment) is provided with an ending port, and when a round game has passed for a predetermined period, a winning can be made at the ending port. Further, the configuration may be such that the round game ends when a game ball wins at the end opening.

  (21) In the first embodiment, the distribution winning opening 82 or the big winning opening 121 is opened once in one round game. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The winning openings 82 and 121 may be opened and closed a plurality of times. For example, in the 1R round game, it is possible to have a configuration in which the two-time distribution winning opening 82 is opened. In this case, it is preferable to use a configuration in which distribution by the rotating body unit 91 is performed before the second opening is performed, with the winning relating to the first opening at the distribution winning opening 82 being a prerequisite of the continuation condition.

  In such a configuration, it may be set so that the second opening of the distribution winning opening 82 is not performed when an abnormal V winning or abnormal losing occurs. Thereby, since the opening / closing mode of the distribution winning opening 82 is different from the normal one, it is possible to grasp that an abnormal V winning or a failure has occurred.

  (22) In each of the above embodiments, the branch correspondence result and the non-branch correspondence result are set as the correspondence results. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and only the branch correspondence result may be provided.

  (23) In each of the above embodiments, in the opening / closing execution mode related to the branch correspondence result, the success / failure determination of the continuation condition is performed during the 1R round game and the subsequent interval period. It is good also as a structure which performs success / failure determination of a continuation condition during a subsequent round game and a subsequent interval period.

  (24) In the first embodiment, the distribution winning opening 82 and the big winning opening 121 are provided separately. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and one winning opening may be provided. However, in view of clarifying whether the winning is related to the continuation condition or not, it is better to provide the distribution winning opening 82 and the big winning opening 121 separately. The same applies to the big prize winning opening 202a and the distribution entrance 221 in the second embodiment.

  (25) In each of the above embodiments, the case where the V winning or losing occurs after the vibration as the abnormal factor is detected is set as the condition for stopping the game. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The game may be stopped when vibration is detected after the occurrence. Thereby, even when there is a time lag between the timing at which the V winning or losing occurs and the timing at which the abnormality factor is detected, it is possible to cope with it appropriately.

  (26) In each of the above embodiments, the game is immediately stopped when an abnormal V winning occurs. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, even when an abnormal V winning occurs, all the game balls are shaken. The game may be stopped at the timing when the minutes are completed.

  (27) Other types of pachinko machines different from the above-described embodiments, for example, pachinko machines in which an electric accessory is released a predetermined number of times when a game ball enters a specific area of a special device, pachinko machines equipped with other accessories The present invention can also be applied to gaming machines such as arrange ball machines and sparrow balls.

<Invention Group Extracted from Each Embodiment>
Hereinafter, the characteristics of the invention group extracted from each of the above-described embodiments will be described while showing effects and the like as necessary. In the following, for easy understanding, the corresponding configuration in each of the above embodiments is appropriately shown in parentheses, but is not limited to the specific configuration shown in parentheses.
<Feature A group>
Feature A1. An abnormality detection means (vibration detection sensor 117) for detecting the occurrence of an abnormality factor;
Anomaly handling means for executing an anomaly handling process based on the occurrence of the anomaly factor detected by the anomaly detecting means (processing of Step S205, Step S206, Step S804 to Step S808, Step S814 to Step S818 in the MPU 132) Function to execute)
With
The abnormality handling unit executes the abnormality handling process based on the occurrence of the abnormality factor detected by the abnormality detection unit in a predetermined abnormality monitoring period (a period in which the vibration detection sensor 117 is active). A gaming machine that executes the abnormality handling process when the abnormality monitoring period has elapsed.

  According to the feature A1, when the occurrence of an abnormality factor is detected during the abnormality monitoring period, the occurrence of the abnormality factor can be dealt with by executing the abnormality handling process. As a result, it is possible to suppress an illegal act that intentionally generates an abnormal factor for the purpose of obtaining profits illegally.

  In such a configuration, by executing the abnormality handling process when the abnormality monitoring period has elapsed, it is possible to execute the abnormality handling process as a total monitoring result during the abnormality monitoring period. As compared with the configuration in which the abnormality handling process is performed each time the occurrence occurs, it is possible to suppress the abnormality handling process from being performed more than necessary.

Feature A2. Specific event detection means (V winning detection sensor 103) for detecting the occurrence of a specific event;
Based on the occurrence of the specific event detected by the specific event detection means, the specific event response means (MPU132) executes a specific event response process for giving a player a privilege corresponding to the occurrence of the specific event. In step S522, the process of determining affirmatively and the function of executing the process of step S901)
With
The abnormality monitoring period is set so that the specific event can occur during the abnormality monitoring period,
The abnormality handling process includes a restriction process for restricting the execution of the specific event handling process (a function for performing a negative determination in step S301 in the MPU 132 and a process for performing the processes in steps S816, S817, S906, and S907). Is included, The gaming machine according to Feature A1.

  According to the feature A2, since a privilege is given to the player based on the occurrence of the specific event, an illegal act that intentionally causes the specific event to occur during a period in which the specific event can occur is performed. Is assumed. On the other hand, according to this feature, since abnormality monitoring is performed over a period during which a specific event can occur, it is possible to suitably detect the occurrence of an abnormality factor due to the fraudulent act, and Can be suppressed.

  In such a configuration, if the restriction process is immediately executed based on the occurrence of the abnormality factor detected during the abnormality monitoring period, the specific event handling process is performed even if a specific event occurs after the occurrence timing of the abnormality factor. Since it is not executed, the degree of expectation that a privilege is granted based on a specific event is substantially reduced. For this reason, when malfunction of a specific event detection means generate | occur | produces, the problem which gives a disadvantage to a player may arise.

  On the other hand, according to this feature, since the restriction process is not executed during the abnormality monitoring period, the execution of the specific event handling process is ensured during the abnormality monitoring period. Thereby, the said inconvenience can be avoided.

  Note that the “restriction process” includes, for example, a process that makes the occurrence of a specific event impossible or difficult, or invalidates the detection result even if the occurrence of a specific event is detected by a specific event detection means. Processing to perform is considered.

Feature A3. When the specific event detection unit detects that the specific event has occurred, the updating unit (the processing of step S901 in the MPU 132) is executed to store predetermined generation information (continuation flag) in the storage unit (continuation flag storage area). Function)
The specific event handling process is executed when the occurrence information is stored in the storage means,
When a predetermined release condition is satisfied, a release process for ending the abnormality handling process is executed, and the release process can be executed while maintaining the state where the generation information is stored in the storage unit The gaming machine according to Feature A2, further comprising release means (a function of executing the processing of Step S1303 and Step S1304 in the MPU 132).

  According to the feature A3, when a specific event occurs at a timing before the execution timing of the abnormality handling process, the release process may be performed without deleting the generated information. As a result, it is possible to execute a specific event handling process based on a specific event that occurred at a timing prior to the execution timing of the abnormality handling process after the execution of the release process. Even if the abnormality handling process is performed, the player's profit can be secured.

Feature A4. The release means is
The release process is executed when a first release operation (release operation) predetermined as the release condition is performed, and the generated information is deleted when the generated information is stored in the storage unit First releasing means (function to execute the process of step S1304 in the MPU 132);
When the release process is performed when a second release operation (specific release operation) different from the first release operation is performed as the release condition, and the generation information is stored in the storage unit A second release unit (function for executing the process of step S1303 in the MPU 132) for maintaining the generated information;
A gaming machine according to Feature A3, comprising:

  According to the feature A4, it is possible to determine whether the generated information is maintained or deleted according to the mode of the release operation. Thus, when the administrator determines that the current abnormality handling process is based on an illegal act, the player can avoid obtaining an illegal profit by performing the first release operation. On the other hand, when the administrator determines that the current abnormality handling process is based on a malfunction of the abnormality detection means, the player can be provided with a normal profit by performing the second release operation. .

Feature A5. Period grasping means (in the MPU 132) for grasping a period from the abnormality factor occurrence timing at which the occurrence of the abnormal factor is detected by the abnormality detecting means to the specific event occurrence timing at which the occurrence of the specific event is detected by the specific event detecting means. A function of executing the process of step S206 and the process of updating the abnormality monitoring timer counter ET),
The abnormality handling process includes a first abnormality handling process (steps S909, S1005 and S1103 in the MPU 132) and a second abnormality handling process (steps S910 and S1006 in the MPU 132) different from the first abnormality handling process. Step S1104) is set, and
The abnormality handling means decides which one of the abnormality handling processes to execute according to the grasp result by the period grasping means (performs the processing of steps S908 and S1004 in the MPU 132) The gaming machine according to any one of features A2 to A4, wherein

  When an abnormal factor and a specific event occur consecutively, it is highly likely that the specific event has occurred due to the abnormal factor. On the other hand, according to this feature, the period from the abnormality factor occurrence timing to the specific event occurrence timing is grasped, and the abnormality handling process executed according to the grasping result is different. Thereby, based on the execution mode of the abnormality handling process, it is possible to distinguish between the occurrence of a specific event that is highly related to the occurrence of an abnormal factor and the occurrence of a specific event that is lowly related to the occurrence of an abnormal factor. Therefore, it is possible to suppress an illegal act that intentionally generates a specific event by generating an abnormal factor while avoiding a disadvantage to the player.

Feature A6. A launching means (game ball launching mechanism 54) for launching a game ball toward the game area based on a player's launch operation;
A ball entry means (distribution prize winning devices 37 and 207) capable of entering game balls flowing down the game area;
With
The specific event is an event that occurs based on the occurrence of the entrance to the entrance means or the entrance,
The gaming machine according to any one of features A2 to A5, wherein the abnormality detection means detects vibration or magnetism as the abnormality factor.

  According to the feature A6, an improper act of intentionally vibrating or bringing a magnet or the like close is assumed for the purpose of changing the flow path of the game ball flowing down the game area to the path toward the entrance means. On the other hand, by applying the configuration of the feature A2, it is possible to cope with the above fraud and reduce the influence on the regular player.

Feature A7. The entrance means is
An entrance section that partitions the internal space in a state that can be viewed from the front of the gaming machine and allows a game ball flowing down the game area to enter the internal space (the distribution prize winning port 82 in the first embodiment, the second implementation) A space partition portion (the base body 81 in the first embodiment, the distribution winning device 207 in the second embodiment) in which the distribution entrance 221) in the form is formed;
An opening and closing means (opening and closing piece 84 in the first embodiment, opening and closing member 222 in the second embodiment) that opens and closes the inlet portion and opens and closes based on the establishment of a predetermined opening and closing operation condition;
An advantageous passage portion (a V winning passage portion 101 in the first embodiment, which is provided at a position where a game ball entered in the internal space can pass and becomes advantageous to the player based on the occurrence of passage) V winning area 226) in the second embodiment,
A discharge portion (a discharge passage portion 104, a second discharge portion 104 in the first embodiment) that is provided at a position where a game ball that has entered in the internal space can pass and discharges the game ball that does not pass through the advantageous passage portion from the internal space. Discharge area 227) in the embodiment;
Distributing means (distribution means 113 in the first embodiment, shutter 228 in the second embodiment) that is provided in the internal space and distributes the game balls that have entered the internal space to either the advantageous passage portion or the discharge portion. )When,
Is a sorting and entering ball means comprising
The specific event is that the entrance to the entrance portion occurs and the entered game ball passes through the advantageous passage portion,
The specific event detection means is a winning detection means (a V winning detection sensor 103 in the first embodiment, a detection sensor 226a in the second embodiment) that detects a game ball passing through the advantageous passing portion,
The gaming machine according to Feature A6, wherein the abnormality monitoring period is a combination of an opening / closing operation period in which the opening / closing operation of the inlet portion is performed and a predetermined period after the opening / closing operation ends.

  According to the characteristic A7, when the winning detection means detects that the game ball has entered the entrance portion and the entered game ball has passed the advantageous passage portion, the specific event handling process is executed. . In this case, an improper act of hitting or shaking the gaming machine or an improper act of bringing a magnet or the like closer is assumed to allow the game ball to pass through the entrance part or the advantageous passing part.

  On the other hand, according to this feature, since each vibration or magnetism is detected over the opening / closing operation period, it is possible to grasp each fraud. Furthermore, since the abnormality monitoring period includes a predetermined period after the opening / closing operation is completed, there is a time lag between the game ball entering the entrance and the game ball passing through the advantageous passage Even so, the time lag can be dealt with.

  Here, if the abnormality handling process is immediately executed based on the vibration or magnetism detected by the abnormality detection means during the abnormality monitoring period, the specific event handling process is not executed thereafter. For this reason, when malfunction of an anomaly detection means arises, the expectation degree to which a privilege is provided will fall.

  On the other hand, according to this feature, when the abnormality monitoring period elapses, the abnormality handling process is executed so that the abnormality handling process is not performed during the opening / closing operation of the inlet and the predetermined period thereafter. It has become. Thereby, the expectation degree to which a privilege is provided is ensured.

Feature A8. Entrance detection means (a detection sensor 83 for counting in the first embodiment, a detection sensor 225a in the second embodiment) for detecting a game ball that has entered the entrance,
A discharge detection means (a discharge detection sensor 106 in the first embodiment, a detection sensor 227a in the second embodiment) that detects the game ball that has passed through the discharge unit,
With
The predetermined period is from the end timing of the opening / closing operation to the timing at which the total number of game balls detected by the winning detection means and the discharge detection means becomes equal to the number of game balls detected by the entrance detection means. The gaming machine according to Feature A7, which is a period.

  According to the feature A8, vibration or magnetism is detected until the distribution of all the game balls that have entered the entrance during the opening / closing operation period is completed. Then, after all the game balls have been allocated, the abnormality handling process is executed. As a result, the abnormality handling process is executed at a timing before the timing at which the game balls that have entered the entrance portion are distributed due to malfunction of the abnormality detection means, etc., and this causes a disadvantage to the player. It can be avoided.

  In particular, according to this feature, the abnormality handling process can be executed immediately after the distribution of all the game balls is completed. Thereby, the period from the occurrence timing of the abnormality factor to the start timing of the abnormality handling process can be shortened.

  Feature A9. The predetermined period is set to a period longer than the longest period required for the winning detection means to detect that the game ball has passed through the advantageous passing portion after the game ball has entered the entrance portion. The gaming machine according to Feature A7, wherein:

  According to the feature A9, the abnormality monitoring period ends during the state in which it is not known whether or not the game ball passes through the advantageous passing part, and the abnormality handling process is not executed. Thereby, the abnormality handling process is performed during a state in which it is not known whether or not the game ball passes through the advantageous passing portion, and it is possible to avoid inconvenience that causes a disadvantage to the player.

  In particular, according to this feature, it is not necessary to specify whether or not the distribution of all game balls that have entered the entrance is completed, and the abnormality monitoring period can be set as a predetermined fixed period. For this reason, it is possible to reduce the processing load while avoiding the above inconvenience.

Feature A10. The entrance means is
An entrance section that partitions the internal space in a state that can be viewed from the front of the gaming machine and allows a game ball flowing down the game area to enter the internal space (the distribution prize winning port 82 in the first embodiment, the second implementation) A space partition portion (the base body 81 in the first embodiment, the distribution winning device 207 in the second embodiment) in which the distribution entrance 221) in the form is formed;
An opening and closing means (opening and closing piece 84 in the first embodiment, opening and closing member 222 in the second embodiment) that opens and closes the inlet portion and opens and closes based on the establishment of a predetermined opening and closing operation condition;
An advantageous passage portion (a V winning passage portion 101 in the first embodiment, which is provided at a position where a game ball entered in the internal space can pass and becomes advantageous to the player based on the occurrence of passage) V winning area 226) in the second embodiment,
A discharge portion (a discharge passage portion 104, a second discharge portion 104 in the first embodiment) that is provided at a position where a game ball that has entered in the internal space can pass and discharges the game ball that does not pass through the advantageous passage portion from the internal space. Discharge area 227) in the embodiment;
Distributing means (distribution means 113 in the first embodiment, shutter 228 in the second embodiment) that is provided in the internal space and distributes the game balls that have entered the internal space to either the advantageous passage portion or the discharge portion. )When,
Is a sorting and entering ball means comprising
The specific event is that the entrance to the entrance portion occurs and the entered game ball passes through the advantageous passage portion,
The specific event detection means is a winning detection means (a V winning detection sensor 103 in the first embodiment, a detection sensor 226a in the second embodiment) that detects a game ball passing through the advantageous passing portion,
The abnormality monitoring period includes an opening / closing operation period in which the opening / closing operation of the inlet portion is performed,
The abnormality response means detects the abnormality when the abnormality factor is detected by the abnormality detection means during the abnormality monitoring period, and when the game ball that has entered the entrance portion is discharged from the discharge section during the abnormality monitoring period. The gaming machine according to any one of features A6 to A9, wherein the abnormality handling process is executed when a period has elapsed.

  According to the feature A10, when the winning detection means detects that the game ball has entered the entrance and the game ball that has entered passes through the advantageous passage, the specific event handling process is executed. In this case, an improper act of hitting or shaking the gaming machine or an improper act of bringing a magnet or the like closer is assumed to allow the game ball to pass through the entrance part or the advantageous passing part.

  On the other hand, according to this feature, since each vibration or magnetism is detected over the opening / closing operation period, it is possible to grasp each fraud.

  In such a configuration, when the game ball is discharged from the discharge unit in a situation where the abnormality factor is detected by the abnormality detection means, the abnormality handling process is executed when the abnormality monitoring period has elapsed without being immediately executed. The As a result, even if a game ball in a situation where an abnormality factor is detected by the abnormality detection means is discharged from the discharge unit, another game ball subsequently passes through the advantageous passing unit, and the specific event handling process is performed. Can be executed. Therefore, the player's profit is secured. Therefore, it is possible to avoid a disadvantage that causes a disadvantage to the player due to malfunction of the abnormality detection means.

Feature A11. Based on a predetermined lottery opportunity, a lottery means (a function for executing the success / failure determination process and the distribution determination process in the MPU 132) for performing a lottery to determine whether or not to shift the gaming state;
In the situation where the lottery result by the lottery means is the first lottery result (branch support result with support), the gaming state is changed to the first state (high Frequency setting mode) first setting means (function for executing processing for changing the support mode to the high frequency support mode in the transition processing at the end of the opening / closing execution mode in the MPU 132);
In the situation where the lottery result by the lottery means is the second lottery result (result of unsupported branching correspondence) different from the first lottery result, the gaming state is changed to the first Second setting means for setting the second state (low frequency support mode) which is more disadvantageous to the player than the first state (execution of processing for changing the support mode to the low frequency support mode in the transition processing at the end of the opening / closing execution mode in the MPU 132) Function)
With
The entrance opening / closing means opens and closes when the lottery result by the lottery means is at least the first lottery result or the second lottery result,
Notification control means (MPU132) that causes the notification means (main display unit 43) to execute the lottery result notification reflecting the lottery result of the lottery means before the timing of the distribution by the distribution means. The gaming machine according to Feature A10, further comprising a function for executing a game control process in

  According to the feature A11, when the lottery result is at least the first lottery result or the second lottery result, the opening / closing operation of the entrance opening / closing means is performed, and it is possible to enter the entrance. Accordingly, the game ball can pass through the advantageous passing portion. Then, the gaming state shifts to the first state or the second state based on the passing of the game ball through the advantageous passing portion.

  In such a configuration, the lottery result notification reflecting the lottery result is executed by the notification unit prior to the timing when the distribution unit performs the distribution. In this case, if the game ball passes through the advantageous passing part in a situation where the lottery result by the lottery means is the second lottery result, the gaming state shifts to the second state. For this reason, for a player who expects a transition to the first state, the game ball may be moved by shaking the game table or bringing a magnet or the like as an abnormal factor in order to prevent the transition to the second state. There is a case where cheating is performed to guide the game ball to be discharged.

  In particular, when a game ball passes through the advantageous passing portion in a situation where the current gaming state is the first state and the lottery result by the lottery means is the second lottery result, the gaming state is demoted from the first state to the second state. Therefore, there may be a situation where the game ball is desired to be discharged.

  On the other hand, when an abnormality factor is detected by the abnormality detection means during the abnormality monitoring period and a game ball that has entered the entrance part is discharged from the discharge unit during the abnormality monitoring period, an abnormality handling process is executed. It is possible to suppress an illegal act of intentionally discharging the game ball.

  Feature A12. In the abnormality monitoring period, the abnormality monitoring means detects the abnormality when the abnormality factor is detected by the abnormality detecting means and a game ball that has entered the entrance portion passes through the advantageous passing section in the abnormality monitoring period. The gaming machine according to Feature A10 or Feature A11, wherein the abnormality handling process is executed at a timing prior to the elapsed timing of the period.

  According to the feature A12, when an abnormality factor is detected by the abnormality detection means in the abnormality monitoring period and the game ball passes through the advantageous passing part in the abnormality monitoring period, the abnormality can be handled without waiting for the abnormality monitoring period to elapse. Processing can be performed. Thereby, it is possible to avoid the inconvenience that a normal game is played despite the occurrence of a specific event based on an abnormal factor.

  In this case, since the game ball has already passed through the advantageous passing portion at a timing before the execution timing of the abnormality handling process, even if the abnormality handling process is immediately executed, there is no disadvantage to the player. Absent. For this reason, the player's profit is secured.

  The feature group A is effective for the following problems.

  A pachinko gaming machine, which is a type of gaming machine, has a gaming area in which gaming balls flow down, and a predetermined number of gaming balls are paid out when the gaming balls enter a pitching portion provided in the gaming area. is there. In addition, a special winning lottery opening operation is repeatedly performed based on the winning result based on the winning result based on the game ball entering the operating port in the game zone provided in the game area. Some transition to gaming state.

  In addition, the game area is provided with a ball entry part, and the internal space is opened based on the ball entry into the ball entry part, and the game ball has entered the advantageous opening provided in the internal space. Some transition to a special gaming state based on this.

  Here, in the pachinko gaming machine described above, the game ball is moved to a desired location by applying vibration by, for example, putting a game ball into a desired location using a magnet or by hitting the pachinko game machine by hand. An illegal act to enter the ball is assumed.

  In dealing with the above fraudulent acts, a detection means for detecting abnormal factors that can be caused by the fraudulent acts, in detail, magnetism or vibration, etc. is provided, and when the relevant factors are detected by the detection means, it is dealt with A configuration in which the special processing is performed by a control device is conceivable. For example, as a special process, a process for prohibiting a subsequent game can be considered.

  However, depending on the type of factor that causes the fraud, the factor may not be caused by the fraud, but may occur accidentally in the process of playing a regular game. In such a case, if special processing is immediately executed, there is a risk that a player who is playing a game will be disadvantaged or uncomfortable.

  The above circumstances are not limited to pachinko gaming machines, and include a detecting means for detecting a factor that may be caused by fraud, and special processing corresponding to the case when the detecting means detects the factor. This also occurs in other gaming machines that perform the above in the control device.

<Feature B group>
Feature B1. A launching means (game ball launching mechanism 54) for launching a game ball toward the game area based on a player's launch operation;
Variable entry means provided in the game area and capable of switching between an open state and a closed state (the distribution prize device 37 in the first embodiment, the distribution prize device 207 in the second embodiment);
Based on a predetermined lottery opportunity, a lottery means (a function for executing the success / failure determination process and the distribution determination process in the MPU 132) for performing a lottery to determine whether or not to shift the gaming state;
When the lottery result by the lottery means is the first lottery result or the second lottery result different from the first lottery result, the variable pitching control is performed to switch the variable pitching means to the open state and then to the closed state. Variable entry control means (a function for executing a winning opening opening / closing process in the MPU 132),
In a situation where the lottery result by the lottery means is the first lottery result (branch support result with support), a game ball enters the variable ball entry means or a specific event (V prize) that occurs based on the entrance Based on this, the first setting means for setting the gaming state to the first state (high frequency support mode) advantageous to the player (the support mode is changed to the high frequency support mode in the transition processing at the end of the opening / closing execution mode in the MPU 132). Function to execute processing)
Based on the occurrence of the specific event in a situation where the lottery result by the lottery means is the second lottery result (unsupported branch correspondence result), the gaming state is second disadvantageous to the player than the first state. Second setting means for setting the state (low frequency support mode) (function for executing processing for changing the support mode to the low frequency support mode in the transition processing at the end of the opening / closing execution mode in the MPU 132);
In a gaming machine equipped with
The specific event is an event that can occur within a predetermined period when the variable pitching means is in the open state,
The lottery result notification reflecting the lottery result of the lottery means is made by the notification means (the main display unit 43 in the first embodiment and the special figure display unit 208 in the second embodiment) before the end timing of the predetermined period. Notification control means (function to execute game control processing in the MPU 132) to be executed;
An abnormality detection means (vibration detection sensor 117) for detecting the occurrence of an abnormality factor;
An abnormality handling means for executing an abnormality handling process when the occurrence of the abnormality factor is detected by the abnormality detection means and the specific event does not occur in a situation where the lottery result by the lottery means is the second lottery result (Function for executing the processing of Step S205, Step S206, Step S804 to Step S808, Step S814 to Step S818 in the MPU 132),
A gaming machine characterized by comprising:

  According to the feature B1, when the lottery result is the first lottery result or the second lottery result, the variable pitching control of the variable pitching means is performed, and the variable pitching means can be pitched. As a result, a specific event can occur within a predetermined period. Then, based on the occurrence of the specific event, the gaming state shifts to the first state or the second state.

  In such a configuration, the lottery result notification reflecting the lottery result is executed by the notification means before the end timing of the predetermined period. For this reason, it is conceivable that the player pays attention to the variable entry means for which variable entry control is performed after paying attention to the notification means in order to confirm the lottery result.

  In this case, if the lottery result by the lottery means is the second lottery result in the situation where the game is played while expecting the first state, the player who expects the transition to the first state In order to prevent the transition to the above, there are cases where an illegal act of guiding a game ball to prevent a specific event from occurring by shaking a game table or bringing a magnet or the like close as an abnormal factor.

  In particular, if a specific event occurs in a situation where the current gaming state is the first state and the lottery result is the second lottery result, the gaming state is demoted from the first state to the second state. There may be circumstances where you do not want an event to occur.

  On the other hand, according to this feature, in the situation where the lottery result by the lottery means is the second lottery result, when the occurrence of the abnormality factor is detected and no specific event occurs, the abnormality handling process is executed. The cheating can be suppressed.

Feature B2. A starting entrance portion (each operation port 38, 39 in the first embodiment, each operation port 203, 204 in the second embodiment) provided in the game region and into which a game ball flowing down the game region can enter. ,
A privilege granting means (a function for controlling the payout device 77 based on the prize ball command in the payout control device 78) to give a privilege to the player based on the entry to the starting pitching portion;
With
The lottery means performs the lottery on the basis of the entrance to the starting entrance part,
The starting ball entering portion is configured to be switchable between an open state and a closed state,
An opening / closing control means (a function for executing the electric power support process in the MPU 132) for controlling the starting and entering portion so that the opening and closing operation is performed in a predetermined operation mode in the starting and entering portion;
As the operation mode, there are a high expectation mode (high frequency support mode) and a low expectation mode (low frequency support mode) in which the expectation of entering the starting ball entering part is relatively high and low,
The first state is a state in which the operation mode is the high expectation mode,
The gaming machine according to Feature B1, wherein the second state is a state in which the operation mode is the low expectation mode.

  According to the feature B2, since the expectation degree that the game ball enters the starting entrance part in the high expectation aspect is higher than that in the low expectation aspect, the expectation degree of the privilege given to the player and The lottery by the lottery means is frequently performed. Thereby, it can be said that the state in which the operation mode of the starting ball entering portion is in the high expectation mode is an advantageous state for the player compared to the state in which the start expectation portion is in the low expectation mode.

  In such a configuration, when a specific event occurs in a situation where the lottery result by the lottery means is the second lottery result, the operation mode of the starting and entering part shifts to the low expectation mode. For this reason, it is assumed that an illegal act that intentionally generates an abnormal factor is performed so as not to generate a specific event in the above situation.

  On the other hand, the said fraudulent act can be suppressed suitably by applying the structure of characteristic B1.

  Feature B3. The abnormality handling means executes the abnormality handling process regardless of the gaming state and the lottery result when the occurrence of the abnormality factor is detected by the abnormality detection means and the specific event occurs. The gaming machine according to feature B1 or feature B2.

  According to the feature B3, when a specific event based on the abnormality factor occurs, the abnormality handling process is executed regardless of the gaming state and the lottery result. Thereby, the fraudulent act which intends to generate a specific event can be suppressed suitably.

  Feature B4. In the situation where the lottery result by the lottery means is the first lottery result, the abnormality handling unit detects the abnormality when the abnormality detection unit detects the occurrence of the abnormality factor and the specific event has not occurred. The gaming machine according to any one of features B1 to B3, wherein the handling process is not executed.

  According to the feature B4, when the occurrence of the abnormality factor is detected by the abnormality detection unit and the specific event does not occur in a situation where the lottery result by the lottery unit is the first lottery result, the abnormality handling process is not executed. . As a result, even if the malfunction detection means malfunctions in a situation where the lottery result by the lottery means is the first lottery result, the progress of the normal game is hardly hindered. Therefore, it is possible to avoid the disadvantage that the progress of the normal game is hindered due to the malfunction or the like, and it is possible to realize a smooth game.

  Moreover, when a specific event does not occur in a situation where the lottery result is the first lottery result, an act of hitting the gaming machine with much disappointment may be performed. If the abnormality handling process is executed up to such a case, the smooth progress of the game will be hindered and the management burden may be increased.

  On the other hand, according to this feature, when an abnormal factor due to the above-described action occurs, the game can be continued as it is, so that the game can be smoothly advanced and managed. An increase in burden can be suppressed.

Feature B5. The variable pitching means is
An entrance section that partitions the internal space in a state that can be viewed from the front of the gaming machine and allows a game ball flowing down the game area to enter the internal space (the distribution prize winning port 82 in the first embodiment, the second implementation) A space partition portion (the base body 81 in the first embodiment, the distribution winning device 207 in the second embodiment) in which the distribution entrance 221) in the form is formed;
An opening and closing means (opening and closing piece 84 in the first embodiment, opening and closing member 222 in the second embodiment) that opens and closes the inlet portion and opens and closes based on the establishment of a predetermined opening and closing operation condition;
An advantageous passage portion (a V winning passage portion 101 in the first embodiment, which is provided at a position where a game ball entered in the internal space can pass and becomes advantageous to the player based on the occurrence of passage) V winning area 226) in the second embodiment,
A discharge portion (a discharge passage portion 104, a second discharge portion 104 in the first embodiment) that is provided at a position where a game ball that has entered in the internal space can pass and discharges the game ball that does not pass through the advantageous passage portion from the internal space. Discharge area 227) in the embodiment;
Distributing means (distribution means 113 in the first embodiment, shutter 228 in the second embodiment) that is provided in the internal space and distributes the game balls that have entered the internal space to either the advantageous passage portion or the discharge portion. )When,
Is a sorting and entering ball means comprising
The specific event is that the entrance to the entrance portion occurs and the entered game ball passes through the advantageous passage portion,
The notification control means causes the notification means to execute the lottery result notification before the timing at which the distribution by the distribution means is performed as the end timing of the predetermined period.
In the situation where the lottery result by the lottery means is the second lottery result, the abnormality handling means, when the occurrence of the abnormality factor is detected by the abnormality detection means and the game ball is discharged from the discharge unit, The gaming machine according to any one of features B1 to B4, wherein the abnormality handling process is executed.

  According to the feature B5, in the situation where the lottery result by the lottery means is the second lottery result, when an abnormality factor occurs and the game ball is distributed to the discharge unit by the distribution means, the abnormality handling process is executed. . Thereby, it is possible to suppress an illegal act that intentionally generates an abnormal factor in order to discharge the game ball to the discharge unit.

  Feature B6. The gaming machine according to any one of features B1 to B5, wherein the abnormality detection means detects vibration or magnetism as the abnormality factor.

  According to the feature B6, the game ball that flows down the game area is intentionally vibrated or brought close to a magnet or the like for the purpose of changing the flow path of the game ball to a desired path (a path where a specific event occurs or a path where a specific event does not occur). Cheating is assumed. On the other hand, by detecting vibration or magnetism, it is possible to cope with the above fraudulent act.

  The feature group B is effective for the following problems.

  A pachinko gaming machine, which is a type of gaming machine, has a gaming area in which gaming balls flow down, and a predetermined number of gaming balls are paid out when the gaming balls enter a pitching portion provided in the gaming area. is there. In addition, based on the result of a predetermined lottery, the internal space is in an open state based on a lottery decision based on the game ball entering the operation port in the ball portion provided in the game area, As a specific event, there is an event that shifts to a special game state in which the opening operation of the big prize opening is repeatedly generated based on the game ball entering the advantageous opening provided in the internal space.

  In addition, for example, when the first lottery result and the second lottery result are set as the specific lottery result, and the game ball enters the advantageous opening in the situation where the current lottery result is the first lottery result, When the game state after the special game state shifts to the first state advantageous to the player while the game result is the second lottery result and the game ball enters the advantageous opening, the special game It is known that the game state after the state shifts to the second state which is more disadvantageous for the player than the first state.

  In the pachinko gaming machine described above, the game ball is moved to a desired location using a magnet or the like, for example, an act of entering a ball into an advantageous opening, or by hitting the game machine with a hand, etc. For example, there is a case where an illegal act of entering a ball into the advantageous opening is performed.

  In dealing with the above fraudulent acts, there are provided detecting means for detecting abnormal factors that may be caused by the fraudulent acts, in particular, magnetism or vibration, and the detecting means detects the factors and the game ball A configuration may be considered in which a special process corresponding to the entry into the advantageous opening is performed by the control device.

  However, in the pachinko gaming machine, depending on the gaming state, there is a case where an illegal act for intentionally preventing the game ball from entering the advantageous opening is performed. Found.

  The above circumstances are not limited to pachinko gaming machines, and the first game state that is advantageous to the player based on the occurrence of a specific event in a situation where the lottery result by the lottery means is the first lottery result. While the state is shifted to the state, the game state is shifted to the second state which is more disadvantageous to the player than the first state based on the occurrence of the specific event in the situation where the lottery result by the lottery means is the second lottery result. The same situation occurs in game machines.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Pachinko machine, 31 ... Game board, 36 ... Variable winning device, 37 ... Distribution winning device, 38 ... Upper operation port, 39 ... Lower operation port, 43 ... Main display part, 51 ... Symbol display device, 71 ... Main Control device 72 ... Sound emission control device 82 ... Distributing prize port 83 ... Count detection sensor 84 ... Opening / closing piece 91 ... Rotating body unit 95 ... Guidance passageway 101 ... Passing part for V winning prize 103 ... V winning detection sensor, 104 ... discharging passage portion, 106 ... discharging detection sensor, 113 ... rotating body, 114 ... ball guide portion, 117 ... vibration detecting sensor, 118 ... return switch, 119 ... winning switch, 121 ... large Winning opening, 132... MPU, 133... ROM, 134... RAM, 200... Gaming board in the second embodiment, 202, special electric winning device, 202a. , 204: Electric utility, 207: Distribution prize device, 208: Special display section, 221: Distribution entrance, 226 ... V prize area, 227 ... Discharge area, 228 ... Shutter, 230 ... Special figure hold Area, 235 ... Regular map reservation area.

Claims (2)

First state generating means for generating a first state advantageous to the player based on the first lottery result and the predetermined game result ;
And wherein the first lottery result is a second random result of different, when the a predetermined game result, the second state generating means for generating a disadvantageous second state to the player than the first state,
An informing means for informing a player that the result of the second lottery is the predetermined game result;
A gaming machine equipped with
An anomaly detection means for detecting the occurrence of the anomaly factor;
In the case of the first state and the second lottery result, an abnormality has occurred if the predetermined game result is not obtained and the occurrence of the abnormality factor is detected by the abnormality detection means. An error handling means for executing an error handling process;
Operable operating means;
Release means capable of releasing the abnormality handling process executed by the abnormality handling means when the operating means is operated;
A gaming machine structure that can be opened and closed forward of the gaming machine;
With
The operating means is arranged at a position where the operating means can be operated when the gaming machine structure is opened forward of the gaming machine,
The abnormality handling means performs the first notification when the abnormality mode is the first mode, and the first notification when the abnormality mode is a second mode different from the first mode. A gaming machine comprising means for performing different second notifications.   2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising payout means for paying out game media.

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