JP6550770B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine represented by a pachinko machine.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there is a gaming machine that grants a privilege to a player by dropping a gaming ball launched by a launching device in the gaming area and entering the winning ball provided in the gaming area. ing.

JP 2007-252627 A

  However, in the conventional gaming machine described above, in order to obtain a privilege beyond the number of game balls fired by the launching device, an illegal game in which a game ball with a filamentous body is operated and a ball is detected multiple times. There was a problem that was done.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of suppressing an unauthorized game.

In order to achieve this object, a gaming machine according to the present invention includes a game area in which a game ball can flow down, a launching means capable of launching a game ball in the game area, and two wall portions arranged at intervals. is formed between the backflow and capable originating morphism route to induce a game ball that is fired by the firing device until the game area, provided to the firing path, the firing path can not reach the game area An opening that allows a game ball to enter, a ball entry means that can enter a game ball that has entered the opening, and a game ball that has entered the ball entry means. and assigning means for assigning game value game ball equivalent to the player, projecting towards the said wall portion below said opening to the firing path, the projecting pieces formed of an elastic body, said firing path Of the two wall portions to be formed, the side opposite to the side on which the protruding piece is provided Detecting means capable of detecting that the protruding piece is in contact with the wall portion on the side, and the protruding piece, when the backflowed game ball comes into contact, has the backflowed game ball Can be guided to the opening, and when it is not elastically deformed, it is arranged at a distance from the opposite wall, and the backflowed game ball abuts When elastically deformed by an external force received, the projecting piece does not contact the opposite side wall portion, and an external force greater than an external force received when the backflowing game ball abuts with the firing direction of the game ball when elastically deformed by receiving the opposite direction, the protruding piece to the wall portion of the opposite side is shall have been configured to be able to contact.

According to the gaming machine of the present invention , it is formed between a game area in which a game ball can flow down, a launching means capable of launching a game ball in the game area, and two wall portions arranged at intervals. A launch path capable of guiding the game ball fired by the launching means to the game area, and a game ball provided in the launch path and flowing back through the launch path without reaching the game area A game opening equivalent to a game ball that has entered, based on the fact that a game ball has entered the ball entry means, and a ball entry means capable of entering a game ball that has entered the opening. An imparting means for imparting value to the player, a projecting piece formed of an elastic body projecting from the wall portion below the opening into the launch path, and the two walls forming the launch path In the wall portion on the opposite side to the side on which the protruding piece is provided, Detecting means capable of detecting contact of the protruding piece, and the protruding piece guides the backflowed game ball to the opening when the backflowed game ball comes into contact. If it is not elastically deformed, it is arranged at an interval with respect to the opposite wall portion, and is elastically deformed by an external force received when the backflowed game ball abuts The projecting piece does not come into contact with the opposite wall portion and is elastic by receiving an external force greater than the external force received when the backflowed game ball comes into contact with the opposite direction to the direction in which the game ball is fired. In the case of deformation, the projecting piece is configured to be able to contact the opposite wall portion . Therefore, there is an effect that an illegal game can be suppressed .

It is a front view of the pachinko machine in a 1st embodiment. It is a front view of the pachinko machine in the state where a front frame and a lower plate unit were removed. It is the elements on larger scale of the pachinko machine in FIG. (A) And (b) is a figure which shows the state in which the unauthorized game in FIG. 3 is performed. It is a rear view of a pachinko machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the outline | summary of various counters. (A) is the schematic diagram which showed typically the content of ROM in the main controller, (b) is the schematic diagram which showed typically the content of RAM in the main controller. (A) is a schematic diagram schematically showing the correspondence between the first random number counter C1 and the jackpot determination value, and (b) is the correspondence between the first hit type counter C2 and the jackpot type in the special symbol. (C) is a schematic diagram schematically showing the correspondence between the second per-random number counter C4 and the hit in the normal symbol. (A) is a schematic view schematically showing the contents of the variation pattern selection table, and (b) is a schematic view schematically showing the correspondence between the variation type counter CS1 and the variation type at the time of big hit Yes, (c) is a schematic diagram schematically showing the correspondence between the fluctuation type counter CS1 and the fluctuation type at the time of disconnection (normal), and (d) is the fluctuation type counter CS1 at the time of disconnection (probability change) It is the schematic diagram which showed typically the correspondence of a fluctuation | variation classification. (A) is the schematic diagram which showed typically the content of ROM in an audio | voice lamp control apparatus, (b) is the schematic diagram which showed typically the content of RAM in an audio | voice lamp control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process performed by MPU in a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the switch reading process performed by MPU in a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol fluctuation | variation process performed by MPU in a main controller. It is the flowchart which showed the special symbol change start process performed by MPU in a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the start winning process performed by MPU in a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the normal symbol fluctuation | variation process performed by MPU in a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the through gate passage process performed by MPU in a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the NMI interruption process performed by MPU in a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the starting process performed by MPU in a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the main processing performed by MPU in a main control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the external output process performed by MPU in a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the entrance abnormality determination process performed by MPU in a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the starting process performed by MPU in an audio lamp control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the main process performed by MPU in an audio lamp control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the command determination process performed by MPU in an audio lamp control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the fluctuation | variation display setting process performed by MPU in an audio lamp control apparatus. It is a front view of the pachinko machine which removed the front frame and lower tray unit in the 1st modification of a 1st embodiment. It is a front view of the pachinko machine which removed the front frame and lower tray unit in the 1st modification of a 1st embodiment. It is a front view of the pachinko machine which removed the front frame and lower tray unit in the 2nd modification of a 1st embodiment. It is a front view of the pachinko machine which removed the front frame and lower tray unit in the 3rd modification of a 1st embodiment. It is a front view of the pachinko machine which removed the front frame and lower tray unit in the 4th modification of a 1st embodiment. It is a front view of the pachinko machine which removed the front frame and lower tray unit in the 5th modification of a 1st embodiment. It is a front view of the pachinko machine which removed the front frame and lower tray unit in the 6th modification of a 1st embodiment. It is the figure which showed typically the content of RAM of the main controller in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the switch reading process performed by MPU in the main control apparatus in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the emission control processing performed by MPU in the main control apparatus in 2nd Embodiment.

  Hereinafter, a first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the attached drawings. 1 is a front view of the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, and FIG. 2 is a front view of the pachinko machine 10 with the front frame 14 and the lower tray unit 15 of the pachinko machine 10 removed. FIG. 4 is an enlarged view of the foul ball entry path 606, FIG. 4 is an operation explanatory view when a game ball with a thread enters the foul ball entry path 606, and FIG. 5 is a rear view of the pachinko machine 10.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 10 includes an outer frame 11 having an outer shell formed of a wooden frame combined in a substantially rectangular shape, and an outer frame 11 having substantially the same outer shape as the outer frame 11. And an inner frame 12 supported so as to be openable and closable. In the outer frame 11, metal hinges 18 are attached to upper and lower two places on the left side in front view (see FIG. 1) to support the inner frame 12, and the side on which the hinge 18 is provided is used as an opening / closing axis A frame 12 is supported so as to be openable and closable to the front side.

  A game board 13 (see FIG. 2) having a large number of nails, winning holes 63, 64, and the like is detachably mounted on the inner frame 12 from the back side. Balls are played by balls flowing down the front of the game board 13. Note that the inner frame 12 has a ball launch unit 112a (see FIG. 2) that launches a ball to the front area of the game board 13 and a shot that guides the ball launched from the ball launch unit 112a to the front area of the game board 13. Rails 801 and the like are attached.

  On the front side of the inner frame 12, a front frame 14 covering the upper front side and a lower tray unit 15 covering the lower side are provided. In order to support the front frame 14 and the lower dish unit 15, metal hinges 19 are attached to two upper and lower portions on the left side when viewed from the front (see FIG. 1), and the side on which the hinges 19 are provided is used as an opening / closing axis. The lower tray unit 14 and the lower tray unit 15 are supported so as to be able to open and close to the front side. The locking of the inner frame 12 and the locking of the front frame 14 are released by inserting a dedicated key into the key hole 21 of the cylinder lock 20 and performing a predetermined operation.

  The front frame 14 is assembled with decorative resin parts, electrical parts, and the like, and a window part 14c that is formed in an approximately elliptical shape is provided at a substantially central part thereof. A glass unit 16 having two glass sheets is disposed on the back side of the front frame 14, and the front of the game board 13 can be viewed on the front side of the pachinko machine 10 through the glass unit 16.

  On the front frame 14, an upper plate 17 having a function of storing a ball is formed in a substantially box shape with a top surface opened so as to open forward, and prize balls, lending balls, etc. are discharged to the upper plate 17. The bottom surface of the upper plate 17 is formed so as to be inclined downward toward the right when viewed from the front (see FIG. 1), and a ball supplied to the upper plate 17 by the inclination is supplied to a ball supply path ( (Not shown) and guided to the supply ball firing unit 112a. A frame button 22 is provided on the upper surface of the upper plate 17. The player can change the stage of the effect displayed on the third symbol display device 81 (see FIG. 2), which will be described later, or change the content of the effect of super reach, for example, by the player. Operated.

  The stage is an effect mode in which various effects displayed on the third symbol display device 81 are unified, and in the pachinko machine 10, 3 of “town stage,” “empty stage,” and “island stage”. There are two stages. Then, various effects such as fluctuation effects and reach effects that are performed along with entering the first ball entry port 64 described later (start winning) are designed to be performed according to the theme given to each stage Has been. The stage is changed when the frame button 22 is operated by the player during a period in which the variable effects are not performed or during high-speed fluctuation, and every time the frame button 22 is operated, "town stage" → "empty stage" → → "island stage" → "in the city stage" → ... It changes repeatedly in the following order. Further, immediately after the power is turned on, a "town stage" is set as an initial stage.

  On the other hand, when the normal reach effect is started, the third symbol display device 81 is configured to display a selection screen of the effect mode of the super reach during the normal reach when developing from the normal reach to the super reach. If the player operates the frame button 22 while the selection screen is displayed, the contents of the effect at the time of super reach are changed.

  The front frame 14 is provided with light emitting means such as various lamps around it (for example, a corner portion). These light-emitting means play a role of enhancing the effect of the game during the game by changing or controlling the light-emitting mode by turning on or flashing according to the change in the gaming state at the time of big hit or predetermined reach. On the peripheral edge of the window portion 14c, there are provided electric decoration portions 29 to 33 incorporating light emitting means such as LEDs. In the pachinko machine 10, these electric decoration parts 29 to 33 function as effect lamps such as a big hit lamp, and at the time of big hit or reach production etc., each electric decoration part 29 to 33 is lit by lighting and blinking of the built-in LED. Alternatively, it blinks to notify that the jackpot is being hit or that the reach is one step before the jackpot. Further, at the upper left portion of the front surface frame 14 in a front view (see FIG. 1), a light emitting means such as an LED is incorporated and provided with a display lamp 34 capable of displaying a payout ball and an error occurrence time.

  A small window 35 is formed on the lower side of the right side of the electric decoration 32 so that a transparent resin is attached from the back side so that the back side of the front frame 14 can be seen. 2) is visible from the front surface of the pachinko machine 10. In addition, in the pachinko machine 10, a plating member 36 made of ABS resin plated with chromium is attached to the area around the electric decoration parts 29 to 33 in order to create more refreshingness.

  A ball rental operation unit 40 is disposed below the window 14c. The ball lending operation unit 40 is provided with a frequency display unit 41, a ball lending button 42, and a return button 43. When the ball lending operation unit 40 is operated in a state where a bill or a card is inserted into a card unit (ball lending unit) (not shown) arranged on the side of the pachinko machine 10, A loan will be made. Specifically, the frequency display unit 41 is an area in which the remaining amount information such as a card is displayed, and the built-in LED is lit to display the remaining amount as the remaining amount information. The ball lending button 42 is operated to obtain a lending ball based on information recorded on a card or the like (recording medium), and the lending ball is supplied to the upper plate 17 as long as there is a remaining amount on the card or the like. Be done. The return button 43 is operated when it is requested to return a card or the like inserted in the card unit. In addition, with the pachinko machine where the ball is directly lent out to the upper tray 17 from the ball lending device etc without passing through the card unit, so-called cash machine, the ball operation unit 40 is unnecessary, but in this case, the ball operation unit 40 A decorative seal or the like may be added to the installation part of to make the part configuration common. A pachinko machine using a card unit and a cash machine can be shared.

  In the lower plate unit 15 located on the lower side of the upper plate 17, a lower plate 50 for storing a ball that could not be stored in the upper plate 17 is formed in a substantially box shape having an open upper surface. Yes. On the right side of the lower plate 50, an operation handle 51 that is operated by a player to drive a ball into the front surface of the game board 13 is disposed, and the operation of the ball launching unit 112a is permitted inside the operation handle 51. Sensor 51a, a push-button stop switch 51b for stopping the firing of the ball during the pressing operation, and a variable resistor for detecting the amount of rotational operation of the operation handle 51 based on a change in electric resistance And an operation amount detection switch 51c formed by When the operation handle 51 is rotated clockwise by the player, the touch sensor 51a is turned on, and the resistance value of the variable resistor (the detection result of the operation amount detection switch 51c) changes corresponding to the operation amount. A ball is fired with a strength corresponding to the resistance value of the variable resistor (the detection result of the operation amount detection switch 51c) which changes in accordance with the amount of rotational operation of the operation handle 51, thereby flying according to the player's operation A ball is driven into the front of the game board 13 by the amount. Further, in a state where the operation handle 51 is not operated by the player, the touch sensor 51a and the stop switch 51b are off.

  In the lower part of the front of the lower plate 50, a ball removal lever 52 is provided for operation when discharging the balls stored in the lower plate 50 downward. The ball release lever 52 is always urged in the right direction, and by sliding it in the left direction against the urging, the bottom surface opening formed on the bottom surface of the lower plate 50 is opened. A ball naturally falls from the bottom opening and is discharged. The operation of the ball removal lever 52 is normally performed in a state where a box (generally referred to as “a thousand box”) for receiving the balls discharged from the lower plate 50 is placed below the lower plate 50. The operating handle 51 is disposed on the right side of the lower plate 50 as described above, and the ashtray 53 is attached on the left side of the lower plate 50.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 13 includes a wooden base plate 60 cut into a substantially square shape when viewed from the front, a large number of ball nails, windmills and rails 61 and 62, a general winning opening 63, The ball entrance 64, the variable winning device 65, the variable display device unit 80 and the like are assembled, and the peripheral edge portion is attached to the back surface side of the inner frame 12. The general winning port 63, the first winning port 64, the variable winning device 65, and the variable display device unit 80 are arranged in a through hole formed in the base plate 60 by router processing, and the wood screw is provided from the front side of the game board 13. It is fixed by etc. The front center portion of the game board 13 can be viewed from the front side of the inner frame 12 through the window portion 14c (see FIG. 1) of the front frame 14. The configuration of the game board 13 will be described below mainly with reference to FIG.

  On the front surface of the game board 13, an outer rail 62 formed by bending a band-shaped metal plate into a substantially arc shape is disposed at a rail mounting portion provided on the inner frame 12. Similar to the outer rail 62, an arc-shaped inner rail 61 formed of a strip-like metal plate is planted. The front outer periphery of the game board 13 is surrounded by the inner rails 61 and the outer rails 62, and the front and back are surrounded by the game board 13 and the glass unit 16 (see FIG. 1). A game area in which a game is played is formed by the behavior of. The game area is a front surface of the game board 13 and is a substantially circular area formed by dividing the two rails 61 and 62 and the arc member 70 (a winning hole or the like is provided, (Flowing down area).

  The launch area 701 will be described with reference to FIG. In the firing area 701, the front and rear directions are surrounded by the front of the game board 13 and the glass unit 16 (see FIG. 1) in the left and right direction by the inner rails 61 and the outer rails 62 (including a part of the guide members 605). It is an area, and is a substantially arc-shaped path formed on the left side of the game area with the inner rail 61 separated.

  The outer rail 62 is composed of a long stainless steel metal band, and is attached to a rail mounting portion formed of resin (fluorine-containing polycarbonate having a low frictional resistance) disposed on the inner frame 12. . In particular, the surface facing the inner rail at a predetermined interval is formed of one metal band, and when the game ball launched by the ball launch unit 112a passes the launch path, The seam is touched so that the launch direction and launch intensity are not affected.

  The outer rail 62 may be set on the game board 13 in the same manner as the inner rail 61.

  The launch path 701 is provided to guide the game balls launched from the ball launch unit provided in the lower dish unit 15 of the inner frame 12 from the upper part of the game board 13 to the game area. A gap 802 is formed between the start end portion of the launch path 701 and the end portion of the launch rail 801 described above, and the game balls that have fallen into the gap 802 flow down a foul ball passage 800b described later to the upper plate 17. And returned. On the other hand, the end portion of the launch path formed between the inner rail 61 and the outer rail 62 has a first opening 603 communicating with the game area, and the game ball fired by the ball launch unit 112a is the first. It passes through the opening 603 and reaches the game area.

  The passage width of the firing path 701 is such that the gaming ball has an interval through which two balls can pass at the start end, and is formed so as to gradually narrow toward the position passing the guide member 605. At the passing position, the width of the passage is narrowed to allow passage of one game ball. And after passing the guide member 605, it forms so that it may become wide again to the width | variety which two game balls can pass again, and it gradually narrows again toward the terminal part from there. The reason why the passage width is narrowed at the passing position of the guide member 605 will be described later.

  A return ball preventing member 68 is attached in the vicinity of the first opening 603. The return ball prevention member 68 prevents a situation in which the ball guided to the upper part of the game board 13 returns to the ball guide path again. Further, the firing path 701 is provided with a second opening 604 which is an opening of a ball entry ball passage 606 described later, and a launch ball detection switch 208 b for detecting a game ball passing through the firing path 701. . At the end of the outer rail 62 (the upper right part in FIG. 2), the rubber return 69 is attached to a position corresponding to the largest flying portion of the ball, and the ball fired with a predetermined momentum strikes the rubber return 69 Is bounced back to the center while being attenuated. In addition, between the tip on the lower right side of the inner rail 61 and the tip on the upper right side of the outer rail 62, a circular arc connecting the rails is provided on the inner surface and fixed by a resin arc member 70 formed. Has been.

  The ball launching unit 112a is a unitized mechanism that launches a game ball supplied from the upper plate 17 toward a game area provided on the game board 13. The ball launch unit 122a is composed of members such as a launch solenoid, a launch rail 801, a ball feed mechanism, and a positioning member, and is assembled to a base plate obtained by pressing a metal flat plate. The base plate assembled with each member is fixed to the inner frame 12 with screws.

  When the attachment position of each member constituting the ball launch unit 112a and the attachment position of the ball launch unit 112a to the inner frame of the ball launch unit have some errors for each pachinko machine 10, the launch angle of the game ball to the game board 13 Since the launch strengths are different, highly accurate installation is required. Therefore, the base plate is provided with a fastening hole for attaching each member and a boss for fixing the position of each member, thereby enabling highly accurate attachment. Furthermore, a plurality of (six) screw holes for attaching the base plate to the inner frame are provided, and the base plate can be attached to the inner frame with high accuracy.

  The firing solenoid is a unit configuration in which a linear solenoid is accommodated in a case member. The firing solenoid is provided with a metal plunger disposed in parallel with the firing rail 801 in the longitudinal direction, and a resin cap covering the tip of the plunger. In the present embodiment, a polyester thermoplastic elastomer is employed as the material of the cap. While the player rotates the operation handle 51, the firing solenoid repeatedly performs excitation and non-excitation every predetermined time (0.6 seconds), and correspondingly the plunger is repeatedly moved up and down. . When the plunger protrudes, the game ball positioned on the firing rail 801 by a positioning member to be described later is launched toward an obliquely upward direction directed by the firing rail. Note that a variable resistor linked to the operation handle 51 is connected to the launch solenoid, the projecting speed of the plunger is adjusted based on the operation amount of the operation handle 51, and the launch speed of the gaming ball and hence the jump amount is equal to that of the operation handle 51. It is adjusted by the amount of rotation.

  The launch rail guides the game ball immediately after being launched by the launch solenoid, and a predetermined launch angle (20 degrees) is set so that the game ball is launched toward the launch area 701 provided on the front surface of the game board 13. I have it. The launch rail is formed in an M-shaped cross section, and has a shape that suppresses variations in the game balls by passing the game balls through the central groove. Further, in order to suppress the variation of the game balls and supply a more stable game ball to the launch area 701, the length of the launch rail 801 is reached from the launch solenoid mounting position to the upper end of the area covered by the lower dish unit 15. To 100mm. A gap 802 described later is provided between the end of the firing rail 801 and the firing area 701.

  The ball feeding mechanism sends out the game balls continuously supplied from the upper plate 17 one by one to the starting end of the firing rail 801. The ball feeding mechanism is attached to the base plate so as to cover the firing solenoid, and includes a metal piece and an electromagnet for attracting the metal piece inside, and the metal piece is excited by the electromagnet being excited. Moves upward and moves downward by its own weight when the electromagnet is de-energized. The mechanism is provided with an accommodating portion that can accommodate one game ball supplied from the upper plate 17 while the metal piece moves upward. Then, when the electromagnet is de-excited and the metal piece moves downward by its own weight, the above-mentioned housing portion communicates with the guiding passage to the firing rail 801, and the gaming ball housed in the housing portion is directed to the firing rail 801 It will flow down.

  The positioning member supports the game ball placed on the starting end portion of the launch rail 801, and can slightly change the launch position of the game ball. The positioning member is a cylindrical member attached to the base plate by the eccentric shaft, and changing the distance between the positioning member and the firing rail by pivoting the cylindrical member about the eccentric shaft. It can be configured.

  In this pachinko machine 10, a lottery of a special symbol (first symbol) is performed when the ball enters the first entrance 64, and a normal symbol (first) when the ball passes the second entrance 67. 2 designs) will be drawn. In the special symbol lottery performed for the entrance to the first entrance 64, whether or not the special symbol is a big hit is determined, and if it is determined that the special symbol is a big hit, The determination of is also made. When the jackpot of the special symbol is reached, the pachinko machine 10 shifts to the special game state, and the special winning opening 65a which is normally closed is closed until a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds elapses) or 10 balls are won ) Is released, and the opening is repeated 16 times (16 rounds). As a result, a large number of balls are won in the specific winning opening 65a, and therefore, a large number of prize balls are paid out from the normal time. There are two types of special symbol jackpot types: “Big Jack A” and “Big Jack B”. After the special gaming state is over, the added value after the jackpot is over, according to these jackpot types Value (game value) is given to the player.

  In addition, when the drawing of the special symbol (the first symbol) is performed, the variation display of the special symbol is started in the first symbol display device 37, and after a predetermined time (for example, 11 seconds to 60 seconds) has elapsed, The special symbol indicating the lottery result is stopped and displayed. When a ball enters the first entrance 64 while the variable display is being performed on the first symbol display device 37, the number of times the ball is held is held up to four times, and the number of balls held is indicated by the first symbol display. It is shown by the device 37 and also in the third symbol display device 81. When the variation display is finished in the first symbol display device 37, if the number of holding balls for the first entrance 64 remains, the lottery of the next special symbol is performed, and the variation display according to the lottery Is started. The special winning opening 65a, which is opened and closed when the pachinko machine 10 shifts to the special gaming state, is provided immediately below the first ball entry port 64. Therefore, during the special game state, the player strikes a ball in an attempt to win a special winning opening 65a, so many balls enter the first ball entrance 64 as well. Therefore, in most cases, while the pachinko machine 10 is transitioning to the special game state, the number of holding balls for the first entrance 64 is maximum (four times).

  On the other hand, in the lottery of the normal symbol performed for the passage of the ball at the second ball entrance 67, a pass / fail determination of whether or not the normal symbol is hit is performed. When hitting the normal symbol, the electric accessory attached to the first entrance 64 is released for a predetermined time (for example, 0.2 seconds or 1 second), and the ball easily enters the first entrance 64. It will be in the state. That is, when it comes to the hit of the normal symbol, it becomes easy for the ball to enter the first ball entrance 64, and as a result, the drawing of the special symbol becomes easy to be performed.

  In addition, when the normal symbol (the second symbol) is drawn, the normal symbol variation display is started on the second symbol display device 83, and after a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds or 30 seconds) has elapsed, A normal symbol indicating the lottery result is stopped and displayed. When the ball passes through the second entrance 67 while the fluctuation display is being performed on the second symbol display device 83, the number of passages is held up to four times, and the number of balls held is the first symbol display device 37. , And is also shown in the second symbol hold lamp 84. When the variation display is finished in the second symbol display device 83, if the number of holding balls for the second entrance 67 remains, the next normal symbol lottery is performed, and the variation display according to the lottery Is started.

  As described above, there are two types of special jackpot types, “Big Jack A” and “Big Jack B”. In both cases of “big hit A” and “big hit B”, a special gaming state (16R big hit) with 16 rounds is set. After that, in “Big Jack A”, as a value added after the big jackpot, the pachinko machine 10 is given a high probability state (special symbol probable state) of the special symbol from the end of the big jackpot until the next big jackpot is generated. The On the other hand, in “Big Jack B”, as a value added after the big hit, the normal symbol hit probability is increased from the end of the big hit until the special symbol lottery ends 100 times, and the normal symbol fluctuation time is set short. When done, a short state is granted.

  Here, the “high probability state of a special symbol” means a state in which the jackpot probability of a special symbol is increased, that is, a so-called special symbol high probability state (during special symbol change), in other words, a special gaming state (16R). It is a state of the game that is easy to shift to the jackpot). On the other hand, a case that is not a “high probability state of a special symbol” is called a “low probability state of a special symbol”, which has a lower probability of jackpot than the probability variation state of a special symbol, that is, the jackpot probability of a special symbol is normal. Indicates the state (normal state of special symbol). The “normal symbol time-short state” (ordinary symbol time short-time state) means that the normal symbol hit probability is increased, the fluctuation time is shortened, and the opening time of the electric accessory attached to the first winning port 64 is reduced. It refers to a gaming state in which the ball is likely to enter the first ball entrance 64 long, the number of times of opening increases. On the other hand, when it is not “normal symbol short-time state”, it is called “normal symbol normal state”, which indicates that the normal symbol hit probability is normal, that is, the hit probability is lower than during short-time. .

  Hereinafter, the period during which the pachinko machine 10 is in a high probability state of the special symbol after the end of the special symbol jackpot, that is, from the end of the jackpot until the next jackpot occurs, is the probability variation period of the special symbol. Call it. Also, after the special symbol jackpot ends, the period when the pachinko machine 10 is in the short time state of the normal symbol, that is, from the end of the jackpot until the special symbol lottery ends a predetermined number of times (100 times), Usually referred to as a short time period of a symbol (also simply referred to as a short time period). In addition, in order to make the explanation intelligible, the drawing time of the special symbol is used to indicate the short term of the normal symbol. For example, if the predetermined number of times is 100 times, it is described that the short term of the normal symbol is 100 times.

  The number of rounds may be changed according to the type of jackpot, or the number of rounds may be changed only for a part of the jackpot type. Also, for example, instead of changing the period in which the "time symbol of the normal symbol" is changed according to the type of jackpot, the time for opening the motorized part (not shown) attached to the first ball entrance 64, or once It is good also as what changes the frequency | count of opening an electrically-driven accessory in the hit of a normal symbol. Further, in this embodiment, after the jackpot ends, the “special symbol high probability state” and the “normal symbol short-time state”, but after the “special symbol high-probability state”, the “normal symbol short-time state” "" May be configured.

  Also, the duration of the time saving state may be determined arbitrarily. For example, when the jackpot type is “Big Jack A”, after the “Big Jack A”, the short-time state of the normal symbol is continued until the special symbol lottery is completed 30 times. After the end, the time saving state of the normal symbol may be continued until the lottery of the special symbol is completed 60 times. Further, instead of the number of times of drawing a special symbol, the normal symbol time-saving state may be continued until a predetermined time (for example, 2 to 5 minutes) elapses.

  In the pachinko machine 10, when the initial setting is performed by turning on the power supply or the like, it is always set to the "special symbol low probability state". In addition, it is not restricted to this, You may be set to "the high probability state of a special symbol".

  Also, when the special symbol is a big win and the transition from the “normal symbol normal state” to the “normal symbol short-time state”, the special symbol lottery after the jackpot of the special symbol is completed (100 times) Times) until the end. On the other hand, after becoming a big hit of the special symbol, it returns to "the normal state of the normal symbol" unless it becomes a big hit of the new special symbol by the time the drawing of the special symbol for the short time is completed. As described above, the number of short times is determined by the jackpot type of the special symbol. If the jackpot type is “big jack B”, the predetermined number of times is 100.

  If the special symbol jackpot is newly won while the “ordinary symbol hourly state” continues, the “ordinary symbol hourly state” is further changed after the new special symbol jackpot ends. It is continued until the drawing of the special symbol for the number of times corresponding to the jackpot type is completed. For example, after becoming “big hit B” and moving to “normal symbol short-time state”, when the “special symbol short-time state” is reached in the 10th special symbol lottery, After the end, it will continue until 100 lotterys of special symbols are made. In other words, in the present embodiment, when a new special symbol jackpot is made while the “ordinary symbol time saving state” is continued, each time the new special symbol jackpot type is selected, the time saving period (“ The duration of the time saving state of the normal symbol is updated.

  A first symbol provided with a plurality of light emitting diodes (hereinafter abbreviated as "LED") 37a and a 7-segment display 37b, which are light emitting means, at the upper right side upper part (right upper part of FIG. 2) of the game area. A display device 37 is provided. The first symbol display device 37 performs display according to each control performed by the main control device 110 described later, and mainly displays the gaming state of the pachinko machine 10. The plurality of LEDs 37a perform fluctuation display by indicating whether or not the drawing of the special symbol performed in conjunction with the ball entering the first ball entrance 64 (start winning) is being executed, or performing fluctuation display or fluctuation As a stopped symbol after the end, a special symbol (first symbol) corresponding to the lottery result of the special symbol is indicated by a lighting state, or variation is not executed among the balls that have entered the first entrance 64. The number of reserved balls, which is the number of balls (reserved balls), is indicated by the lighting state.

  If a ball enters the first entrance 64 while the special symbol (the first symbol) is being displayed on the first symbol display device 37, the number of times that the ball has entered is suspended up to four times. The number of reserved balls is indicated by the first symbol display device 37 and also by the third symbol display device 81. In the present embodiment, ball entry into the first entry slot 64 is configured to be suspended up to four times, but the maximum number of times of suspension is not limited to four times, and is three times or less Alternatively, it may be set to five or more times (for example, eight times).

  The 7-segment display 37b displays the number of rounds in the jackpot and an error display. In addition, LED37a is comprised so that the luminescent color (for example, red, green, blue) of each LED may differ, The various game states (high probability state of special symbol) of the pachinko machine 10 with few LED by the combination of the luminescent color Or, it can display the time of the normal pattern, etc.). In addition, the LED 37a not only indicates whether or not the lottery result of the special symbol is a big hit as a stop symbol after the end of the fluctuation, but if it is a big hit, it corresponds to the big hit type (big hit A, big hit B) A special symbol (first symbol) is shown.

  Further, in the game area, there are provided a plurality of general winning openings 63 in which five to fifteen balls are paid out as winning balls by winning balls. In addition, a variable display device unit 80 is disposed in the central portion of the game area. The variable display device unit 80 is provided with a third symbol display device 81 composed of a liquid crystal display (hereinafter simply referred to as "display device") and a second symbol display device 83 composed of LEDs. . The variable display device unit 80 is provided with a center frame 86 so as to surround the outer periphery of the third symbol display device 81.

  The third symbol display device 81 performs decorative display according to the display of the first symbol display device 37. For example, when the ball enters the first ball entry port 64 (start winning combination), the variation display of the special symbol (first symbol) is executed in the first symbol display device 37 using it as a trigger. Further, in the third symbol display device 81, the variation display of the third symbol corresponding to the variation display of the special symbol is performed in synchronization with the variation display of the special symbol.

  The third symbol display device 81 is constituted by a large liquid crystal display of 8 inches in size, and the display contents are controlled by a display control device 114 described later, for example, three symbols of left, middle and right The columns are displayed. Each symbol row is composed of a plurality of symbols, and these symbols are vertically scrolled for each symbol row so that the third symbol is variably displayed on the display screen of the third symbol display device 81. In the present embodiment, the display of the gaming state in accordance with the control of the main control device 110 is performed by the first symbol display device 37, whereas the third symbol display device 81 is used to display the first symbol display device 37. A decorative display is performed according to the request. Note that, instead of the display device, for example, the third symbol display device 81 may be configured using a reel or the like.

  Here, the display contents of the third symbol display device 81 will be described. The third symbol is composed of ten kinds of main symbols with numbers from “0” to “9”. Each main symbol is configured by attaching numbers from "0" to "9" on the rear symbol consisting of a wooden box, and the main symbol with an odd number (1, 3, 5, 7, 9) is The front of the wooden box is almost fully filled with large numbers. On the other hand, the main symbols with even numbers (0, 2, 4, 6, 8) have attached symbols that imitate characters such as furoshiki, helmet, etc., almost full front of the wooden box, An even number is small in green on the lower right side of the attached symbol and is added so as to be displayed on the front side of the attached symbol.

  In addition, in the pachinko machine 10 of this embodiment, when the lottery result of the special symbol performed by the main controller 110 (see FIG. 4) described later is a big hit, the variable display in which the same main symbol is aligned is performed. The jackpot is configured to occur after the variable display is finished. On the other hand, when the lottery result of the special symbol is out, the variable display in which the same main symbol is not aligned is performed.

  For example, if the lottery result of the special symbol is “big hit A”, the variable display is performed in which the main symbols to which “0, 2, 4, 6, 8”, which are even numbers, are added are arranged. Moreover, if it is "big hit B", the variable display in which the main symbols to which "1, 3, 5, 9" which is an odd number except "7" are added is aligned is performed. On the other hand, if the lottery result of the special symbol is off, the variable display in which the main symbols of the same number are not aligned is performed.

  The display screen of the third symbol display device 81 is roughly divided into two vertically, and the lower 2/3 is the main display area Dm in which the third symbol is variably displayed, and the other upper 1/3 is the notice effect, It is the sub display area Ds that displays the character, the number of holding balls, and the like.

  The main display area Dm is divided into three display areas Dm1 to Dm3 of left, middle, and right, and three symbol rows Z1, Z2, and Z3 are displayed in the three display areas Dm1 to Dm3, respectively. In each symbol row Z1 to Z3, the above-described third symbols are displayed in a prescribed order. That is, in each symbol row Z1 to Z3, main symbols are arranged in ascending order or descending order of numbers, and each symbol row Z1 to Z3 is scrolled from the top to the bottom with periodicity to perform variable display. In particular, the left symbol row Z1 is arranged so that the numbers of the main symbols appear in descending order, and the middle symbol row Z2 and the right symbol row Z3 are arranged so that the numbers of the main symbols appear in ascending order.

  In the main display area Dm, the third symbols are displayed in the upper, middle, and lower three rows for each symbol row Z1 to Z3. The middle part of the main display area Dm is set as the active line L1, and in each game, the third symbol stops on the effective line L1 in the order of the left symbol row Z1, the right symbol row Z3, and the middle symbol row Z2. Is displayed. A large hit moving image is displayed as a big hit if it is aligned with a combination of big hit symbols (in this embodiment, the same main symbol combination) on the effective line L1 when the third symbol is stopped.

  On the other hand, the sub display area Ds is provided horizontally above the main display area Dm, and is further equally divided into three small areas Ds1 to Ds3 in the left-right direction. Among these, the small area Ds1 is an area for displaying the number of reserved balls, which is the number of spheres that have not been changed (reserved spheres) among the balls that have entered the first entrance 64, and the small area Ds2 And Ds3 is an area | region which displays an advance presentation effect image.

  On the actual display screen, a total of nine main symbols of the third symbol are displayed in the main display area Dm. In the sub display area Ds, a moving image is displayed in the small area Ds3 on the right, and it is suggested to the player that the state is more likely to shift to a jackpot than usual. In the central small area Ds2, a predetermined character (a boy with a bee in this embodiment) usually performs a predetermined action and sometimes performs a special action different from the predetermined action, or another character appears. The announcement effect is performed by putting out.

  On the other hand, when the ball enters the first ball entrance 64 while the variable display is being performed by the third symbol display device 81 (the first symbol display device 37), the number of times of ball entry is up to 4 times The number of held balls is indicated by the first symbol display device 37 and also in the small area Ds1 of the sub display area Ds. In the small area Ds1, one holding ball number symbol is displayed per one holding ball number ball, and the number of holding balls is displayed according to the display number of the holding ball number symbol. That is, when one reserved ball number symbol is displayed in the small area Ds1, it indicates that the reserved ball number is one ball, and when four reserved ball number symbols are displayed, the reserved ball number is Indicates 4 balls. In addition, when the number-of-parked-balls design is not displayed in the small area Ds1, it indicates that the number of balls-held is 0, that is, there is no ball-held.

  In the present embodiment, ball entry into the first entry slot 64 is configured to be suspended up to four times, but the maximum number of balls reserved is not limited to four times, and is three times The number of times may be set to five or more (for example, eight times). In addition, instead of the display of the number-of-hold ball number symbol in the small area Ds1, the number of number-of-hold balls is divided by a number into a part of the third symbol display device 81 or (For example, it may be displayed in a color or lighting pattern). Further, since the number of reserved balls is indicated by the first symbol display device 37, the number of reserved balls may not be displayed on the third symbol display device 81. Furthermore, the variable display unit 80 may be provided with four holding lamps indicating the number of holding balls, which corresponds to the maximum number of holdings, and the number of holding balls may be displayed according to the number of holding lamps in the lighting state.

  In the main controller 110, when the ball enters the first entrance 64 (start winning), it is used as a trigger, a lottery of a special symbol is performed, and thereafter, the special symbol (first symbol) is displayed in the first symbol display device 37 The variable display of the symbol is executed. The variation pattern command and the stop type command are transmitted from the main control device 110 to the sound lamp control device 113. As a result, the third symbol display device 81 changes the third symbol according to the variation display of the first symbol display device 37. Display is done.

  When the 3rd symbol variation display is performed on the 3rd symbol display device 81, first, the 3rd symbol's high-speed variation display is started, and then a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds to 60 seconds). When the time elapses, the display switches to the medium-speed fluctuation display of the third symbol, and further switches to the low-speed fluctuation display of the third symbol. Here, when the lottery result of the special symbol is a big hit, the stop display in which the main symbols (third symbol) of the same number are aligned is performed, and the change effect is finished, and the big hit effect is subsequently started. On the other hand, when the lottery result of the special symbol is out, the stop display where the main symbol (the third symbol) of the same number is not aligned is performed and the fluctuation effect is ended, and there is the start winning prize held. The next special symbol lottery is performed, and the next change presentation is started.

  The jackpot effect is divided into three periods: a period in which the opening effect is performed, a period in which the round effect is performed, and a period in which the ending effect is performed. The opening effect is to notify the player that the pachinko machine 10 is shifted to the special gaming state from now on and the specific winning opening 65a which is normally closed is repeatedly opened, thereby enhancing the player's sense of expectation. The round effect is an effect for notifying the player of the number of rounds to be started. In addition, the ending effect not only informs the player of the end of the special gaming state, but also informs the player of the game value (short period of time of the normal symbol) to be given to the player after the big hit ends (displays for a short time) Or, it is an effect for informing the player that the lottery result will be a big hit in the lottery of the reserved special symbol (performing a fixed effect display). In addition, in the ending effect, it is called that "display for a short time" is performed that the player is informed of the game value (short period at the time of normal symbol), and the lottery result becomes a big hit in the lottery of the special symbol held This is referred to as “confirmed effect display” being performed.

  When the jackpot effect is performed in the third symbol display device 81, as shown in FIG. 5A, first, the main controller 110 controls the sound lamp control in accordance with the timing at which the stop display of the third symbol is made. An opening command is sent to the device 113. As a result, in the third symbol display device 81, the opening effect is started after the changing effect.

  Next, a round number command indicating the first round is transmitted from the main control device 110 to the sound lamp control device 113 at the timing when the opening effect ends. As a result, in the third symbol display device 81, the round effect corresponding to the first round is started following the opening effect. In the present embodiment, after the pachinko machine 10 transitions to the special game state, the state is continued until the opening / closing of the specific winning opening 65a is repeated 16 times (16 rounds).

  After the first round is started and the specific winning opening 65a is opened, the specific winning opening 65a is closed when a predetermined time (for example, until 30 seconds has elapsed or 10 balls have been won) has elapsed. At the same time, the first round is over. Then, the start timing of the second round is immediately reached, and a round number command indicating the second round is transmitted from the main control device 110 to the sound lamp control device 113. As a result, in the third symbol display device 81, the round effect corresponding to the second round is started following the round effect corresponding to the first round. When the second round is started, the opening / closing control of the specific winning opening 65a is performed as in the case of the first round. After that, every time a new round is started, a round number command indicating the number of new rounds is transmitted from the main control unit 110 to the voice lamp control unit 113, and the opening / closing control of the specific winning opening 65a is performed. To be done. Thereby, each round production from the 1st round to the 16th round is executed in order.

  Then, an ending command is transmitted from the main control unit 110 to the voice lamp control unit 113 in accordance with the timing when the opening and closing of the specific winning opening 65a is finished 16 times (16 rounds). As a result, in the third symbol display device 81, an ending effect is started. As described above, in the ending effect, the end of the special game state is notified to the player and display is performed for a short period of time (the game value (short period of time for the normal symbol) given to the player after the big hit is a game) Or a finalized effect display is performed (the player is notified that the lottery result will be a big hit in the special symbol lottery that is on hold). Whether "time display for a short time" or "fixed effect display" is performed in the ending effect is the jackpot type of the special symbol of this time, the jackpot type of the special symbol being held, the value of the counter not shown, etc. It is selected based on

  When “short time display” is performed on the third symbol display device 81, for example, as shown in FIG. 5B, “100 chances” (period) is displayed at the lower right of the screen of the third symbol display device 81. An example of the information is displayed. This screen is displayed when the special symbol lottery is made and the lottery result is "big hit B", and the time saving state of the normal symbol is after the big hit end until the special symbol lottery is finished 100 times. Means to be continued. When the screen is displayed, the player can easily recognize a period (a short time in the case of the normal symbol) in which the time saving state of the normal symbol is continued from this.

  It should be noted that the longer the short term in the normal pattern, the more chances of the ball passing through the second entrance 67, so the chance to draw the normal pattern increases, and the opportunity to hit the normal pattern also becomes Become more. Therefore, since the chance of the electric symbol being released is increased as it becomes a large hit of the normal symbol, the ball can easily enter the first ball entrance 64, and the drawing of the special symbol is easily performed. Therefore, the longer the short term of the displayed normal symbol is, the stronger the expectation that the special symbol will be a big hit can be given to the player, thereby increasing the player's willingness to participate in the game. it can. Therefore, the player can be continuously motivated to participate in the game.

  In addition, since the first ball entry port 64 is a winning opening in which five balls are paid out as a winning ball when the ball enters the ball, the electric symbol becomes a big hit of a normal symbol, and the ball enters the first ball If it becomes easy to enter the ball mouth 64, the number of prize balls will increase. As a result, even if the pachinko machine 10 plays a game, it is in a state where it is difficult to reduce the number of balls or a state in which the number of balls is not reduced. You can get a sense of the period that you can get the jackpot of the special symbol without it. Therefore, since the player's willingness to participate in the game can be enhanced, the player can continue to have the will to participate in the game.

  On the other hand, when the “definite effect display” is performed on the third symbol display device 81, for example, “Super Chance!” (Another example of information) is displayed on the lower right of the screen of the third symbol display device 81. . This screen means that the lottery result is always a big hit if any lottery is made among the reserved special symbol lottery. Since the player can recognize that when the screen is displayed, it will be recognized that the special symbol will be a big hit in the drawing of the special symbol held, so the player is expected to have a sense of anticipation that it will definitely be a special symbol. Can be held. Therefore, since the player's willingness to participate in the game can be increased, the player can be continuously given willingness to participate in the game.

  Returning to FIG. 2, the explanation will be continued. The second symbol display device 83 performs a variable display by indicating, by a lighting state, whether or not a normal symbol lottery performed as the ball passes through the second entrance 67, As a stop symbol after the end of fluctuation, the normal symbol (the second symbol) according to the lottery result of the normal symbol is shown by the lighting state.

  More specifically, in the second symbol display device 83, every time the ball passes through the second entrance 67, the symbol “◯” and the symbol “x” as the second symbol are alternately lit. Variable display is performed. In the pachinko machine 10, when the variable display on the second symbol display device 83 is stopped at a predetermined symbol (in the present embodiment, the symbol "o"), the motorized accessory attached to the first ball entrance 64 operates for a predetermined time. As a result, it is configured such that a ball easily enters the first entrance 64. The number of times the ball has passed through the second entrance 67 is held up to four times, and the number of holding balls is displayed by the above-described first symbol display device 37 and also displayed in the second symbol holding lamp 84 as well. Ru. Four second symbol holding lamps 84 are provided corresponding to the maximum number of holdings, and are arranged symmetrically below the third symbol display device 81.

  In addition, the variation display of the normal symbol (the second symbol) is performed by switching the lighting and non-lighting of a plurality of lamps in the second symbol display device 83 as in the present embodiment, and also the first symbol display device 37 Alternatively, a part of the third symbol display device 81 may be used. Similarly, the second symbol holding lamp 84 may be turned on by a part of the third symbol display device 81. Moreover, the passage of the ball in the second ball entrance 67 is not limited to four times the maximum number of holding balls, as in the first ball entrance 64, and is three times or less, or five times or more (For example, 8 times) may be set. Further, since the number of balls held is indicated by the first symbol display device 37, the second symbol holding lamp 84 may be configured not to perform lighting display.

  Below the variable display device unit 80, a first entrance 64 into which a sphere can enter is disposed. When a ball enters the first entrance 64, a first entrance switch (not shown) provided on the back side of the game board 13 is turned on, and the first entrance switch is turned on. The main controller 110 draws a special symbol, and a display corresponding to the lottery result is indicated by the LED 37 a of the first symbol display device 37. In addition, the first ball entry port 64 is also one of the winning openings in which five balls are paid out as winning balls when the balls enter.

  Below the first ball entrance 64, a variable winning device 65 is disposed, and at a substantially central portion thereof, a horizontally-long rectangular specified winning opening (large opening) 65a is provided. In the pachinko machine 10, when the lottery of the special symbol performed in the main controller 110 is a big hit, after the predetermined time (variation time) has passed, the LED 37a of the first symbol display device 37 is turned on so as to be a big hit stop symbol. In addition, a stop symbol of the third symbol corresponding to the jackpot is displayed on the third symbol display device 81 to indicate the occurrence of the jackpot. Thereafter, the game state transitions to a special game state (16 rounds of big hit) in which a larger amount of prize balls are paid out than usual. In this special gaming state, the special winning opening 65a that is normally closed is opened for a predetermined time (for example, until 30 seconds have elapsed or ten balls have been won).

  The specific winning opening 65a is closed when a predetermined time elapses, and after the closing, the specific winning opening 65a is opened again for a predetermined time. The opening / closing operation of the specific winning opening 65a can be repeated 16 times (16 rounds). The state in which the opening / closing operation is performed is a form of a special gaming state advantageous to the player, and the player is given out a larger amount of prize balls than usual in order to give a gaming value (game value). Is done.

  Specifically, the variable winning device 65 is a horizontally long rectangular opening / closing plate covering the specific winning opening 65a, and a large opening solenoid (not shown) for driving to open / close forward about the lower side of the opening / closing plate. And. The specific winning opening 65a is normally in a closed state in which the ball can not win or is difficult to win. In the case of a big hit, the large opening opening solenoid is driven to tilt the opening / closing plate to the lower front side to temporarily form an open state in which the ball is likely to win the specific winning opening 65a. Operates to repeat the state and the state alternately.

  Note that the special gaming state is not limited to the above-described form. A large opening is provided in the game area which is opened and closed separately from the specific winning opening 65a, and when the LED 37a corresponding to the big hit is lit in the first symbol display device 37, the specific winning opening 65a is opened for a predetermined time, and the specific winning A special gaming state is defined as a game state in which a large opening provided separately from the specific winning port 65a is opened for a predetermined time and a predetermined number of times when the ball 65 is opened into the specific winning port 65a. You may make it form.

  In the lower left and right corners of the game board 13, a sticking space K1 for sticking a certificate, an identification label or the like is provided, and the sealing paper stuck to the sticking space K1 is a small front frame 14 It can be viewed through the window 35 (see FIG. 1).

  Further, the game board 13 is provided with an out port 66. A ball that has not entered any of the winning openings 63, 64, 65a is guided through an out port 66 to a ball discharge path (not shown). A number of nails are planted on the game board 13 in order to appropriately disperse and adjust the falling direction of the ball, and various members (instruments) such as a windmill are arranged.

  Next, the passage forming member 800 provided on the front side of the inner frame 13 will be described with reference to FIGS. The passage forming member 800 is composed of a unit base assembled to the inner frame 12 and a unit cover assembled to the lower tray unit 15, and the game ball is held by closing the lower tray unit 15 with respect to the inner frame 12. It is formed in the state which secured the passage width which can pass 1 ball. With such a configuration, even if a ball clogging occurs in the passage forming member 800, the inside of the passage can be easily inspected simply by opening the lower dish unit 15 from the inner frame 12. When adopting a configuration in which a ball passage is formed by closing a plurality of members in this manner, a passage surface through which a game ball passes through one member and another surface constituting a passage in the other member In this way, it is possible to prevent the ball flow from becoming unstable by contacting the seams of the respective members when the gaming ball passes through the ball passage. In the present embodiment, even in the case of a complicated spherical passage, the inside of the passage can be easily inspected, so that the unit base and the unit cover are each molded from a resin molded product (polycarbonate).

  The passage forming member 800 does not have to have the above-described configuration, and may be a part of a spherical passage. Moreover, the structure which attaches a unit cover with respect to a unit base should just be sufficient as long as a ball path can be comprised by assembling | attaching a unit base and a unit cover.

  In the passage forming member 800, the lower plate discharge passage 800a for discharging the gaming balls to the lower plate 50 when the upper plate 17 (see FIG. 1) is full, and the game region does not reach the game area or The ball ball passage 800b for discharging the game ball (hereinafter referred to as a far ball) which has entered the firing path 701 again after having collided with a nail or the like, and the ball removing switch (shown in FIG. (4) At the time of the ball pulling operation to operate the), the shot ball discharge passage 800c for discharging the game balls on the shooting rail 801 to the lower plate 50 is formed. The passage forming member 800 integrally forms the lower disc discharge passage 800a, the far ball passage 800b, and the launch ball discharge passage 800c, so that the respective passages are formed by separate members, so that the structure is realized. It can be simplified to reduce the part cost, the number of parts can be reduced to reduce the assembly cost, or the parts can be formed compactly to facilitate the layout of other parts. In addition, since the plurality of passages are collectively molded with resin, it is possible to improve the accuracy of the positional relationship between the passages.

  In particular, since the joining portion where the gaming ball flowing down the lower tray discharge passage 800a and the gaming ball flowing down the firing ball discharge passage 800c join is also molded in advance, the gaming ball flowing down the lower tray discharge passage 800a has priority A configuration of flowing down to the lower tray discharge port 50a from above the launch ball discharge passage 800c can be reliably and easily realized so as to flow down to the lower tray.

  A gap 802 of about 40 mm is formed between the firing rail 801 and the firing path 701 formed by the inner rail 61 and the outer rail 62 on the front face of the game board 13, and the ball falling from this gap is received The ball ball passage 800b is provided in the The foul balls received in the foul ball passage 800b are discharged to the upper plate 17 from the upper plate discharge port 17a.

  At the right end of the passage forming member 800, a firing ball discharge passage 800c is formed, which is a passage of gaming balls connecting the downstream side of the firing rail 801 and the lower plate discharge port 50a. A shutter mechanism (not shown) that can be opened and closed is provided at the entrance of the launch ball discharge passage 800c, and the shutter mechanism is opened by operating a ball removal switch (not shown) provided on the upper plate 17. The game ball located on the launch rail is discharged to the launch ball discharge passage 800 c and returned to the lower tray 50.

  In the present embodiment, the gaming ball flowing down the far ball passage 800b is configured to be guided to the upper tray 17. However, the gaming ball may be directly guided to the ball firing unit 112a instead of the upper tray 17. In this way, even if a foul ball is generated, it can be quickly fired again.

  Next, the configuration in the vicinity of the foul ball entrance passage 606 provided on the lower left side of the launch path 701 in the launch path 701 provided in the game board 13 will be described with reference to FIGS. 2 and 3. The foul ball entering ball passage 606 is a passage through which the foul ball flows down, and the width direction is divided by the outer rail 62, the guide member 605, and the ball passage forming member 607 erected on the game board 13 The glass unit 16 is a passage whose front and rear surfaces are defined. This is a space where game balls branched from the launch path 701 by the second opening 604 flow down. The foul ball that has flowed down in the foul ball entering passage 606 enters the foul winning port 601 provided in the passage. As described above, since the glass unit 16 forms the front surface of the foul ball entrance passage 606, the inside of the passage can be visually confirmed. Moreover, inspection in the passage can be easily performed by opening the front frame 14 to which the glass unit 16 is attached.

  The second opening 604 is formed between the outer rail 62 and the guide member 605 which constitute the outer peripheral side of the arc-shaped discharge path 701. The second opening 604 is an outer peripheral side of an area (hereinafter, referred to as a lower left chord area) in which the launch ball is fired to the upper left in the launch path 701, that is, the launch path 701 when the farball flows down by its own weight Is provided at a position (hereinafter referred to as a left lower chord position) that abuts on the outer peripheral side. The reason why the second opening 604 is provided at the lower left chord position in this way is to allow a foul ball generated near the end of the emission path 701 to enter the second opening 604 by its own weight. In the case where the second opening 604 is provided near the end of the launch path 701, that is, in the area where the launched gaming ball moves upward to the right (hereinafter referred to as the upper left chord area), the foul ball flows down by its own weight. The position that comes into contact with this is the inner peripheral side (inner rail 61) of the firing path 701 (hereinafter referred to as the upper left chord position). In the present embodiment, the firing path 701 has a left arc shape so that the game ball is fired toward the upper left side. However, even if the arc-shaped configuration other than the present embodiment is adopted, the far ball is By providing the second opening 604 on the side that abuts by its own weight, it becomes possible to easily enter the foul ball.

  Next, the configuration in the vicinity of the second opening 604 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is an enlarged view of region II in the pachinko machine 10 shown in FIG. On the guide member 605 side (right side in FIG. 3) of the second opening 604, a guide member 602 for guiding the foul ball to the second opening is provided. The guide member 602 is formed of an elastic member (urethane), and its mounting base 602a is fixed to the game board 13 with screws. Since the attachment base portion 602a is covered with the protection portion 605b of the guide member 605, the game ball does not collide. The guide member 602 is extended approximately half in the width direction of the firing path 701 to receive the far ball, and prevents the far ball from flowing down to the beginning of the firing path 701. The game ball launched by the ball launching unit 112a rolls on the inclined surface 605a of the guide member 605 and then comes into contact with the guide member 602. The tip of the inclined surface 605a of the guide member 605 is guided by the guide member. Since the protection base is formed so as to cover the mounting base 602a of 602, it is the tip of the guide member 602 that comes into contact with the launched game ball. The guiding member 602 is formed of an elastic member, and when it comes in contact with the game ball launched from the ball firing unit 112a, the tip of the guiding member 602 is elastically deformed in a direction to enter the ball entering ball passage 606 (dotted line in FIG. The second opening 604 is partially covered. In this state, the guide member 602 faces the second opening, and the opening width of the second opening 604 is narrowed.

  Therefore, when the game ball launched from the ball launch unit 112a passes in the vicinity of the guiding member 602, the guiding member 602 is elastically deformed, so that the firing force is not significantly reduced. Further, since the opening width of the second opening 604 becomes narrow due to the elastic deformation of the guide member, it is possible to launch smoothly without falling into the second opening. Then, after the fired game ball passes, the guiding member 602 elastically returns to its original position.

  Next, an explanation will be given when the guide member 602 collides with a foul ball. The guide member 602 is configured such that the tip end thereof protrudes toward the firing path 701 from a straight line connecting the inclined surface 605 a of the guide member 605 and the inclined surface start end of the outer rail 62. Further, the outer rail 62 and the second opening 604 are formed so that an extension line of the inclined surface of the outer rail 62 toward the second opening 604 is directed into the second opening 604. The foul sphere flowing down from the outer rail 62 side at the location configured as described above enters the second opening 604 along one of the following paths.

  When entering the second opening 604 without touching the guide member 602, the falling speed of the foul ball is reduced by the protrusion 605a for preventing the foul winning opening 601 from reaching the foul winning opening 601 with its momentum. The winning opening 601 is reached. On the other hand, when entering the second opening after contacting the guide member 602, the guide member is elastically deformed in the direction of entering the launch path 701 by an external force received from the foul ball. After the falling speed of the foul ball is reduced by this elastic deformation, the foul winning opening 601 is reached.

  Even if the guide member 602 is elastically deformed in the direction of entering the emission path 701 by the external force received from the far ball, the protective portion 605 b of the guide member 605 restricts the change of the guide member 602. The firing path 701 is not blocked by the external force received, and the guiding member is only extended to such an extent that the opening width of the second opening 604 becomes wider (the gap between the guiding member 602 and the protection portion 605b in FIG. 3 disappears). Only 602 elastically deforms. Even in such a state of elastic deformation, the passage width of the launch path 701 immediately after passing the guide member 605 is such that two gaming balls pass so that the game ball launched by the ball launch unit 112a can pass through the launch path 701. The width is possible.

  By using such a configuration, it is possible to achieve both the function of receiving the far ball and guiding it to the far ball entering ball passage 606 and the function of smoothly passing the game ball fired from the ball launching unit 112a. It becomes. Furthermore, since the elastic deformation of the guiding member 602 is limited by using the guiding member 605 which is a separate member from the guiding member 602, the guiding member 602 is moved in one direction (the direction in which it enters the ball insertion passage 606). Can be easily changed, and it is possible to eliminate the need to use a complicated technique of making the material difficult to change in the other direction (direction in which the launch path is blocked).

  The guide member 602 is not limited to the above-described configuration, and may be any configuration that does not block the game ball launched from the ball launch unit 112a and has a function of guiding the foul ball to the second opening. Preferably, for example, a variable configuration in which the mounting base 602a is rotatable and can return to the home position, and the plate-like member is pivotally supported by the mounting base 602a, or a rotating body rotatable only in the game ball shooting direction The configuration may be acceptable.

  Moreover, even if it is a structure which does not change, the structure which has the said function should just be sufficient, for example, a foul ball | bowl will flow down to the ball | bowl launching unit 112a side by providing the guide path which tapers gradually along the launch direction of a launch ball. It is good also as composition which blocks doing. In this embodiment, urethane is used as the elastic member, but any material having excellent impact resilience may be used, and other rubber (silicon rubber or the like) may be used. Further, the attachment position of the guide member 602 may be on the inner rail 61 side.

  A protrusion 605c integrally formed on the guide member 605 is provided in the false ball entry passage 606 so as to cover the finish hole 601, and a far ball is placed on the finish hole 601, as will be described in detail later. Preventing clashes vigorously.

  The foul ball that has flowed down the foul ball entry path 606 enters the foul prize opening 601, and flows down the collection path (not shown) in the same manner as the game balls that have won the other prize openings, and then the game board 13. It is discharged to an out port (not shown) provided on the back side. The foul winning switch 208a is for detecting the foul ball entered into the foul winning opening 601, and the detection result is an award ball payout process (not shown) or an entering anomaly judgment process (S1004 in FIG. 23) described later. Used for.

  The launch ball detection switch 208b is a proximity switch that detects a game ball having passed through the launch path 701, and the detection result is used for an entering abnormality determination process (S1004 in FIG. 23) described later. The shot ball detection switch 208b is provided in the vicinity of the guide member 602, which is a position where the shot game ball can be detected and the foul ball does not flow backward.

  In addition, it is determined whether the detected ball is a game ball from which the detected game ball has been fired or a far ball which has flowed back the discharge path 701 by using a switch capable of detecting the direction in which the game ball passes as the shot ball detection switch 208b. Therefore, the mounting position of the firing ball detection switch 208b can be made free. The switch capable of detecting the passing direction of the gaming ball includes a passage portion through which the gaming ball passes in a single row, and a plurality of detection portions provided along the passing direction of the gaming ball, and the detection order of each detection portion (change pattern ) To detect the passing direction of the game ball, and specifically, a technique for detecting a change in the magnetic field and an electric signal corresponding to the change in the magnetic field can be considered.

  In the present embodiment, the far ball entering ball passage 606 is configured to have an acute angle with respect to the launch path 701. This is a configuration for taking a countermeasure against fraud against the flow of the game ball and the foul winning opening 601 in the launch path 701, and will be described in detail later.

  Here, the flow of the game ball launched by the ball launch unit 112a will be described. The game ball fired by the ball launch unit 112a rolls on the launch rail 801 and jumps over the gap 802 by its momentum and rolls on the inclined surface 605a of the guide member 605. Thereafter, the game ball rolling on the inclined surface 605a of the guide member 605 jumps over the second opening 604 and passes along the outer rail 62 through the first opening 603 provided with the return ball prevention member 68 to the game area. Be launched.

  Of the game balls launched by the ball launch unit 112a, the flow of the foul sphere differs depending on where the foul sphere is generated. When a foul ball is generated on the terminal side of the firing path 701, the ball is guided into the foul ball entrance passage 606 by the guide member 602, and enters the foul prize opening 601 provided in the foul ball entrance passage. Although the details will be described later, the number of payouts (the number of winning balls) based on entering the ball in the fal winning hole 601 is set to one ball, and the payout control is performed based on the game ball entering the fal winning hole 601. The game balls are paid out from the device 111 to the one ball upper plate 17.

  On the other hand, the far ball generated on the starting end side of the firing path 701, specifically, on the starting end side of the firing path 701 with respect to the second opening 604 serving as a branch to the far ball entering ball passage 606 falls into the gap 802 Are returned to the upper plate 17 through the far ball passage 800b.

  In the present embodiment, the foul ball is branched by the second opening 604 or the gap 802, and the game balls are supplied to the upper plate 17, so that the player can play the game based on the occurrence of the foul ball. Since the ball is supplied to the upper tray, it can be fired again as it is. In addition, since two configurations (second opening 604, gap 802) for branching the foul sphere are provided at different positions on the firing path 701, the foul sphere is launched on the side close to the place where the foul sphere is generated. The period during which the foul sphere stays in the launch path 701 can be shortened as compared with the case where there is only one configuration for branching the foul sphere. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a vicious circle in which a game ball launched by the ball launch unit 112a collides with a foul ball staying in the launch path 701 and a new foul ball is generated.

  Furthermore, since the far ball entering ball passage 606 is used as a configuration for branching off the far ball on the game board 13 from the launch path, the dedicated ball is returned from the game board 13 to the front frame 14 as in the prior art. There is no need to provide a Therefore, the limited space in the gaming machine on the front frame side can be effectively used as a space for installing other members (for example, decorative members and frame buttons). Further, since it is not necessary to provide a foul ball dedicated passage so as to communicate with the front frame 14 side on the game board 13 side, the design flexibility of the game board 13 is increased, and the pachinko machine that can improve the interest for the player. It becomes possible to provide ten.

  Here, the characteristic configuration of each member provided in the vicinity of the emission path 701 will be described. The inclination angle on the launch rail 801 is designed so that the game ball reaches above the lowermost end portion of the inclined surface 605a of the guide member 605 so that the shot game ball surely jumps over the gap 802 (about 20 degrees). The inclination angle of the inclined surface 605a of the guide member 605 is designed to be steeper (about 30 degrees) than the inclination angle on the firing rail 801, and the gap 802 is positioned on the flow direction extension of the inclined surface 605a. Because of this, the foul ball flowing down on the guide member 605 falls into the gap 802. In addition, it is designed so that the launch ball that rolls on the inclined surface 605 a of the guide member 605 jumps over the second opening 604. Specifically, an extension line A (see FIG. 4) that extends the inclined surface 605 a in the firing direction is configured to reach above the lower end of the outer rail 62.

  Further, it is designed to face the second opening 604 on the lower end extension of the outer rail 62. Therefore, the ball falling down along the outer rail 62 is configured to be surely dropped into the second opening 604. That is, the falling direction of the foul ball that has flowed down along the outer rail 62 so that the foul ball entering path 606 has an acute angle with respect to the game ball firing direction (rolling direction) of the inclined surface 605 a of the guide member 605. On the other hand, the foul ball entrance passage 606 is formed to be bent with respect to the firing path 701 so that the foul ball entrance passage 606 (second opening 604) is located on the extension line thereof.

  With such a configuration, the region through which the launch ball passes and the gap 802 and the second opening 604 can be provided at different positions, so that the launch ball does not fall and the far ball falls. can do. The same effect can be obtained even if a step is provided in each passage.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the passage width of the launch path 701 is designed to be narrow at a position where the protection portion 605b of the guide member 605 and the inner rail 61 face each other. This is to ensure that the foul sphere generated at the end of the launch path does not flow down to the start end of the launch path, but flows down to the foul ball entrance path 606 without fail.

  In the present embodiment, the foul ball entrance passage 606 is provided on the lower left side of the game board 13. This is because the player does not feel uncomfortable when responding by paying out a prize ball, instead of directly returning the foul ball as in the prior art. In other words, since the game ball is paid out to the upper plate 17 by the entry of the foul ball, the upper plate 17 (specifically, the upper plate 17 is described in detail as if the ball that won the foul winning port 601 seems to have returned to the upper plate). It is provided on the lower left side of the game board 13 above and in the vicinity of the portion where the game ball is discharged.

  As described above, by using the foul ball entry path 606 for processing the foul ball in the launch path 701, it is not necessary to form a dedicated path for returning the foul ball to the player. There is a possibility that the player causes the game ball with thread to be entered into the foul winning hole 601 provided in the ball entry passage 606 and operates the thread to illegally obtain the game ball. A configuration for preventing the above-described fraud will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 5 (a) is a view showing a state where the gaming ball attached with the thread 610 which is a thread has reached the foul winning switch 208a in the ball entry ball passage 606, and FIG. 5 (b) is a view FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a state after the thread 610 moves in the direction of an arrow 611 by the player pulling the thread 610.

  FIG. 5A shows a state in which the game ball attached with the thread 610 is fired by the ball launch unit 112 a and the game ball reaches the foul winning switch 208 a in the foul winning opening 601. The game ball to which the thread 610 is attached is thrown from the upper plate 17 like a normal game ball, and is launched by the ball launch unit 112a.

  Note that the thread 610 used for such illegal games is made of a material that can withstand the weight of the game ball and is thin enough not to be caught by the structure in the ball launch unit 112a. Specifically, piano wire, fishing line (made of nylon), cotton thread, and the like.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, the ball entry passage 606 is bent so as to form an acute angle with respect to the game ball emission direction (rolling direction) of the game ball rolling on the inclined surface 605a of the guide member 605. When the gaming ball reaches the foul winning opening 601 (far winning switch 208a), the thread 610 attached to the gaming ball is substantially V-shaped (or substantially U-shaped) (FIG. 5 (a )reference).

  In FIG. 5A, the guiding member 602 is in contact with the inside of the substantially V-shaped thread 610, receives the load of the gaming ball from the thread 610, and the tip end thereof is on the side of the ball entry sphere passage 606. Is bent.

  The thread 610 is also in contact with the protrusion 605c of the guide member 605. This will be described with reference to FIG. The protruding portion 605a is configured to cover the far winning hole 601, and the tip (line B in FIG. 4) of the protruding portion 605a protrudes to the left relative to the end portion (line C in FIG. 4) of the far winning hole 601. (Line B is to the left of line C). Therefore, a part of the substantially V-shaped thread 610 comes into contact with the protruding portion 605a. 4 is a vertical line that comes into contact with the tip position of the protrusion 605c, and line C in FIG. 4 is a vertical line that comes into contact with one end of the foul winning opening 601 (one end on the side where the protrusion 605c protrudes). Is a line.

  FIG. 5B shows a state in which the player operates the yarn 610 from the state of FIG. 5A and the yarn 610 moves in the direction of the arrow 611 (opposite to the direction in which the game balls are fired). In this state, the gaming ball to which the thread 610 is attached is located above the foul winning switch 208a. As described above, by alternately repeating the states of FIG. 5A and FIG. 5B, one winning ball is used to detect a winning switch a plurality of times, and the game ball is illegally acquired. It will be.

  Next, differences from FIG. 5A will be described with reference to FIG. In addition to the change of the position of the game ball to which the thread 610 is attached as described above, the bending state of the guide member 602 is greatly different. This is because the guide member 602 is bent by the friction energy generated by the movement of the yarn 610 and bent in the moving direction of the yarn 610. That is, because the thread 610 moves in the direction opposite to the direction in which the game ball is fired, the guide member 602 receives an external force stronger than the external force when it collides with the foul ball. The external force referred to here is conceptually used as all the force received by the guide member 602 and the force received by a part of the guide member 602, and the tip surface of the guide member 602 is moved by the movement of the thread 610. Among them, since one point in contact with the thread 610 receives an external force, the tip of the guide member 602 is greatly elastically deformed.

  By causing the guiding member 602 to elastically deform as the yarn 610 moves in this manner, the movement of the yarn 610 and the movement of the gaming ball do not interlock with each other, making it possible to make unauthorized gaming difficult. In addition, when elastically deforming, by elastically deforming so as to shorten the total length of the yarn 610, it becomes possible to prevent the position of the gaming ball from moving even when the yarn 610 is pulled. As such a configuration, a member that contracts by frictional energy generated by the movement of the yarn 610 can be considered.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, since the leading end of the guiding member 602 is bent so as to close the firing path 701 with the movement of the yarn 610, a normal game is performed while performing an illegal act using the yarn 610. Even so, the game ball fired by the ball launching unit 112a can come into contact with the guide member 602 (or the thread 610), and the fired game ball can be normally restricted from reaching the game area.

  In this embodiment, the guiding member 602 has a function of restricting the movement of the yarn 610, and restricting the firing of the game ball when playing a normal game while operating the yarn 610, but the guiding member Apart from 602, a new member may be used as a fraud countermeasure member.

  The projection 605 c may be provided with a cutting means capable of cutting the yarn 610. By doing in this way, the thread | yarn 610 is cut | disconnected in the position contact | abutted with the projection part 605c, and it becomes possible to prevent the injustice mentioned above beforehand. As the cutting means, it is conceivable to perform cutting using the frictional force and pressure when the yarn 610 moves. In addition, the cutting means may be provided also at the portion where the guiding member is provided. By doing in this way, it becomes possible to provide a cutting | disconnection means in two places where the thread | yarn 610 contacts, and it becomes possible to prevent an unauthorized game more.

  Note that a detection switch may be provided on the protrusion 605c so that a contact state for a predetermined time or longer can be detected. Even in this way, it is possible to monitor whether the game ball with a thread has entered the foul ball entry path 606. The place where such a detection switch is installed is not limited to this, and it may be anywhere where the game ball does not contact for a long time and the thread 610 contacts. Further, a detection switch that detects that the guide member 602 is elastically deformed by the thread 610 and contacts the wall (inner rail 61) on the opposite side of the firing path 701 may be provided, or the firing path 701 (with the guide member 605) may be provided. A sensor may be provided to detect the presence of the yarn 610 at the point at which the inner rail 61 is opposed. This sensor may be provided as long as a plurality of detection units are provided along the emission path 701 and it can be determined that the plurality of sensors continuously detect an object for a predetermined period of time or more. It is possible to prevent false detection due to passage of the game ball or dust attached to the detection unit.

  As shown in FIG. 5, control board units 90 and 91 and a back pack unit 94 are mainly provided on the back side of the pachinko machine 10. The control board unit 90 is integrated with a main board (main controller 110), an audio lamp control board (audio lamp control apparatus 113), and a display control board (display control apparatus 114). The control board unit 91 is unitized by mounting a payout control board (payout control apparatus 111), a firing control board (launching control apparatus 112), a power supply board (power supply apparatus 115), and a card unit connection board 116.

  The back pack unit 94 includes a back pack 92 and a dispensing unit 93 that form a protective cover. In addition, each control board is used for MPU as a one-chip microcomputer that controls each control, a port for communicating with various devices, a random number generator used for various lotteries, time counting and synchronization. A clock pulse generation circuit or the like is mounted as necessary.

  The main control unit 110, the audio lamp control unit 113 and the display control unit 114, the payout control unit 111 and the emission control unit 112, the power supply unit 115, and the card unit connection board 116 are accommodated in the substrate boxes 100 to 104, respectively. . The substrate boxes 100 to 104 each include a box base and a box cover that covers the opening of the box base. The box base and the box cover are connected to each other to accommodate the control devices and the respective substrates.

  In addition, the substrate box 100 (main controller 110) and the substrate box 102 (dispensing controller 111 and firing controller 112) connect the box base and the box cover unsealably (sealing structure) by a sealing unit (not shown) Consolidated). In addition, a seal (not shown) is attached to the connecting portion between the box base and the box cover so as to cover the box base and the box cover. The sealing seal is made of a brittle material, and if it is attempted to peel off the sealing seal to open the substrate box 100 or 102, or if the substrate box 100 or 102 is to be opened forcibly, the box base side and the box cover Cut to the side. Therefore, it is possible to know whether or not the substrate boxes 100 and 102 have been opened by checking the sealing unit or the sealing seal.

  Dispensing unit 93 is located at the top of back pack unit 94 and opens upward, tank 130, tank rail 131 connected to the lower side of tank 130 and gently inclined toward the downstream side, and downstream of tank rail 131. A case rail 132 that is vertically connected to the side, and a payout device 133 that is provided at the most downstream portion of the case rail 132 and that pays out a ball by a predetermined electrical configuration of the payout motor 216 (see FIG. 6). ing. The balls supplied from the island facility of the game hall are successively replenished to the tank 130, and the required number of balls are paid out by the payout device 133 as appropriate. In addition, the ball paid out by the payout device 133 is paid out to the upper plate 17 through the upper plate discharge port 17a by a ball flow down path (not shown). A vibrator 134 for applying vibration to the tank rail 131 is attached to the tank rail 131. In addition, not only the upper plate 17 but also a ball supply passage (not shown) for supplying a game ball to the ball launching unit 112a, a ball supply path, and a ball flow path where the ball discharged by the payout device 133 flows down It may be allowed to flow down to the launch unit 112a, or a plurality of such paths may be provided, and the flow destination may be switched by the flow path switching mechanism. In this case, the flow path switching mechanism may be operated so that only the payout of the winning ball based on the game ball that has entered the foul ball winning opening 601 described above flows down to the ball supply passage or the ball launching unit 112a. By doing this, it is possible to play a game quickly using the gaming ball granted by the generation of the foul ball.

  In addition, the payout control device 111 is provided with the state recovery switch 120, the emission control device 112 is provided with the operation knob 121 of the variable resistor, and the power supply device 115 is provided with the RAM erase switch 122. The state recovery switch 120 is operated to eliminate the ball clogging (return to the normal state) when a dispensing error occurs, such as a ball clogging of the dispensing motor 216 (see FIG. 6), for example. The operation knob 121 is operated to adjust the firing force of the firing solenoid. The RAM erase switch 122 is operated when the power is turned on to return the pachinko machine 10 to the initial state.

  The configuration of the pachinko machine 10 used in the first embodiment has been described above. However, the pachinko machine 10 is configured such that the farball generated in the firing path 701 is guided to the farball entering ball passage 606 by the guide member 602. The foul ball enters the foul winning opening 601 provided in the foul ball entrance passage 606. Then, one game ball is paid out from the payout control device 111 based on the entry into the foul ball winning opening 601 and given to the upper plate 17. By using such a configuration, it is not necessary to provide a dedicated passage for returning the game balls to the upper plate 17 in response to the far balls, and the cost of manufacturing the pachinko machine 10 can be reduced. Further, as in the case of the present pachinko machine 10, it is possible to achieve more effects by using a winning ball payout mechanism based on entering the ball into the winning opening, which the pachinko machine 10 conventionally has.

  In this embodiment, when one foul ball is detected, a configuration in which one prize ball is paid out is used. However, it is only necessary that a game value equivalent to the detected foul ball can be given to the player. For example, in the case of a gaming machine that digitally manages a possessed ball, a signal equivalent to one gaming ball may be sent to the digital. In addition, the game value of the game ball number to be used is associated with the game value of one change of the special symbol 1 in advance, the number of detected balls is counted, and when the predetermined number is reached, the game ball is The special symbol 1 may be changed as a game value equivalent to the number.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the guiding member 602 for guiding the far ball into the far ball entering ball passage is provided so as to elastically deform in the direction in which the opening width of the second opening 604 is expanded by contacting the far ball. Therefore, the foul sphere can be efficiently guided to the foul sphere entrance passage. Further, in the state where the far ball is not in contact with the guide member 602, the opening width of the second opening 604 is narrower than in the state where the far ball is in contact, so the game ball fired by the ball firing unit 112a is It becomes possible to make it hard to enter the second opening 604.

<About the electrical configuration of the gaming machine in the first embodiment>
Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10.

  The main controller 110 is mounted with an MPU 201 as a one-chip microcomputer which is an arithmetic device. The MPU 201 includes a ROM 202 that stores various control programs executed by the MPU 201 and fixed value data, and a memory that temporarily stores various data when the control program stored in the ROM 202 is executed. A certain RAM 203 and various circuits such as an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, and a data transmission / reception circuit are incorporated. The payout control device 111 and the main control device 110 are configured to be capable of bidirectional transmission / reception by a data transmission / reception circuit. However, for the sub-control device such as the sound lamp control device 113, the main control device 110 is provided. Are sent in one direction only to the sub controller.

  In main controller 110, lottery of special symbols, lottery of ordinary symbols, setting of display in first symbol display device 37, setting of display in second symbol display device 83, and setting of display in third symbol display device 81 The main processing of the pachinko machine 10 is executed. The RAM 203 is provided with various counters for controlling these processes.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 7, a counter and the like provided in the RAM 203 of the main controller 110 will be described. These counters, etc., are special symbol lottery, normal symbol lottery, display setting in the first symbol display device 37, display setting in the second symbol display device 83, and display setting in the third symbol display device 81. Used by the MPU 201 of the main control unit 110 to

  In order to select a special symbol lottery and the first symbol random number counter C1 used for the special symbol lottery and the special symbol lottery for setting the display of the first symbol display device 37 and the third symbol display device 81 The first contact type counter C2 used for the first, the stop type selection counter C3 used to select the stop type of the out of special symbol, and the first initial value random number used to set the initial value of the first contact random number counter C1 A counter CINI1 and a variation type counter CS1 used for variation pattern selection are used. Further, the second random number counter C4 is used for the lottery of the normal symbol, and the second initial value random number counter CINI2 is used for setting the initial value of the second random number counter C4. Each of these counters is a loop counter in which 1 is added to the previous value each time it is updated, and it returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value.

  Each counter is updated, for example, at an interval of 2 milliseconds, which is the execution interval of the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 12), and some counters are updated irregularly in the main process (see FIG. 21). Then, the updated value is appropriately stored in a counter buffer set in a predetermined area of the RAM 203. The RAM 203 is provided with a special symbol holding ball storage area 203a consisting of one execution area and four holding areas (holding first to fourth areas), and each of these areas is a first ball entrance Each value of the first hit random number counter C1, the first hit type counter C2, and the stop type selection counter C3 is stored in accordance with the timing of entering the ball 64. The RAM 203 is also provided with a normal symbol holding ball storage area 203b consisting of one execution area and four holding areas (first to fourth holding areas), and in each of these areas, a ball is on the left and right The value of the second random number counter C4 is stored according to the timing of passing through any one of the second ball entrances (through gates) 67.

  Each counter will be described in detail. The first random number counter C1 is sequentially incremented by 1 within a predetermined range (for example, 0 to 399), and is 0 after reaching the maximum value (for example, 399 in the case of a counter capable of taking values of 0 to 399). It is the composition which returns to. In particular, when the first random number counter C1 makes one revolution, the value of the first initial value random number counter CINI1 at that time is read as the initial value of the first random number counter C1.

  The first initial value random number counter CINI1 is configured as a loop counter that is updated in the same range as the first random number counter C1. That is, for example, when the first random number counter C1 is a loop counter that can take values of 0 to 399, the first initial value random number counter CINI1 is also a loop counter in the range of 0 to 399. The first initial value random number counter CINI1 is updated once every time the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 12) is executed, and is repeatedly updated within the remaining time of the main process (see FIG. 21).

  The value of the first random number counter C1 is updated, for example, periodically (in this embodiment, once for each timer interrupt process), and the special symbol holding ball in the RAM 203 at the timing when the ball wins the first entrance 64. It is stored in the storage area 203a. The random number value that is a special symbol jackpot is set by a special symbol jackpot random number table (not shown) stored in the ROM 202 of the main controller 110, and the value of the first random number counter C1 is the special symbol jackpot random number table C1. When it agrees with the value of the random number which becomes the jackpot set by the symbol jackpot random number table, it is determined that the special symbol is the jackpot. In addition, this special symbol jackpot random number table is used for special symbols at low probability (period when the special symbol is in a low probability state), and at high probability (special symbols) that have a higher probability of winning a special symbol than that low probability. And the number of jackpot random numbers included in each is set differently. Thus, the probability of becoming a jackpot is changed between the low probability time of the special symbol and the high probability time of the special symbol by changing the number of random numbers to be the jackpot. Note that the first per random number table for a special symbol with a high probability and the first per random number table for a special symbol with a low probability are provided in the ROM 202 of the main controller 110 (not shown) (not shown). (See FIG. 6 (a)).

  The first hit type counter C2 determines the display mode of the first symbol display device 37 when the special symbol is a big hit, and adds one by one in order within a predetermined range (for example, 0 to 99) And return to 0 after reaching the maximum value (for example, 99 in the case of a counter that can take a value of 0 to 99). The value of the first hit type counter C2 is, for example, periodically (in this embodiment, updated once in each timer interrupt processing), the special symbol hold of the RAM 203 at the timing when the ball wins the first entrance 64 It is stored in the ball storage area 203a.

  Here, if the value of the first per-random number counter C1 stored in the special symbol reserved ball storage area 203a is not a random number that is a big hit of the special symbol, that is, if it is a random number that is out of the special symbol, the first The display mode corresponding to the stop symbol displayed on the symbol display device 37 is the one when the special symbol is off.

  On the other hand, if the value of the first random number counter C1 stored in the special symbol holding ball storage area 203a is a random number that will be the big win of the special symbol, it corresponds to the stop symbol displayed on the first symbol display device 37 The display mode is for the jackpot of the special symbol. In this case, a specific display mode at the time of the jackpot is a display mode indicated by the value of the first hit type counter C2 stored in the same special symbol holding ball storage area 203a.

  The first random number counter C1 in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured as a 2-byte loop counter in the range of 0 to 399. As shown in FIG. 9A, in the first per random number counter C1, when the special symbol has a low probability, there is one random value that is a big hit of the special symbol, and the random value is “0”. Is stored in a special symbol jackpot random number table for low probability. In this way, when the special symbol has a low probability, the total number of random numbers that are jackpots is 1 among the total number of random number values, and therefore, the probability that the special symbol is jackpot is “1/400”.

  On the other hand, when the special symbol has a high probability, there are ten random numbers that are jackpots of the special symbol, and the values “0-9” are stored in the special symbol jackpot random number table for the high probability. Thus, when the special symbol has a high probability, the total number of random numbers that are jackpots is 10 among the total number of random number values, so the probability that the special symbol is jackpot is “1/40”.

  Note that the random value that is the jackpot stored in the special symbol jackpot random number table for the low probability time and the random number value that is the jackpot stored in the special symbol jackpot random number table for the high probability time are duplicate values. In order to prevent this, a random value corresponding to each jackpot may be set. Here, if there is a value that is always used as a jackpot random value regardless of the situation of the pachinko machine 10, the random value may be input from the outside, and the jackpot may be easily illegally assigned. On the other hand, depending on the situation (that is, depending on whether the pachinko machine 10 is in a high probability state of a special symbol or a low probability state of a special symbol), by changing the random number value that is a big jackpot, Therefore, it is possible to make it difficult to predict random numbers, so that fraud can be suppressed.

  Further, the value of the first hit type counter C2 in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured as a loop counter in the range of 0-99. Then, as shown in FIG. 9B, the jackpot type when the random number value is “0 to 49” in the first hit type counter C2 is “jackpot A”. In addition, the jackpot type when the random value is "50 to 99" is "jackpot B".

  As described above, the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured such that two types of hit types (big hit A and big hit B) are determined by the value of the random number indicated by the first hit type counter C2. The random value for determining the jackpot type of the special symbol from the value (random number value) of the first hit type counter C2 is set by the first hit type selection table 202b. It is provided in the ROM 202 of 110.

  The stop type selection counter C3 is, for example, sequentially incremented by one within the range of 0 to 99, and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 99). In the present embodiment, the stop type at the time of release displayed on the third symbol display device 81 is selected by the stop type selection counter C3, and after reach occurs, the final stop symbol is shifted by one before and after the reach symbol. “Rear out of front / rear” (for example, 98, 99), and “reach other than front / rear out of reach” (for example, in the range of 90 to 97) where the final stop symbol stops other than before and after the reach symbol after the occurrence of reach. Three stop (rendering) patterns are selected that are “completely out” (for example, a range of 0 to 89) that does not cause reach. The value of the stop type selection counter C3 is updated, for example, periodically (in this embodiment, once for each timer interrupt process), and the special symbol holding ball is stored in the RAM 203 at the timing when the ball wins the first entrance 64. It is stored in the area 203a.

  In addition, the random number value for determining the stop type of the special symbol from the value (random number value) of the stop type selection counter C3 is set by the stop type selection table (not shown), and this table is the main control It is provided in the ROM 202 of the device 110. Moreover, in this embodiment, this table is divided into those for high probability of special symbol and low probability for special symbol, and the range of the random number value set for each stop type of out according to the table Is changing. This is to change the selection ratio of the stop type depending on whether the pachinko machine 10 is in the high probability state of the special symbol or the low probability state of the special symbol.

  For example, in a high-probability state, a table for a high-probability time with a wide range of random values from 0 to 89 corresponding to the stop type “completely out” is selected so that a reach effect is not selected more than necessary because a big hit is likely to occur. Is selected, and "complete removal" is likely to be selected. In this table, the “front / rear detachment reach” is narrowed to 98,99, and the “reach other than front / rear detachment” is also narrowed to 90 to 97, making it difficult to select “rearward / rearward detachment reach” and “reach other than front / rear detachment”. In the low probability state, in order to secure the ball entering time of the ball to the first entrance 64, the range of the random value corresponding to the stop type of “completely out” is as narrow as 0 to 79. Table is selected and it becomes difficult to select "completely out".

  In this stop type selection table, the range of random values corresponding to the stop type of “reach other than front / rear out” is widened to 80 to 97, and “reach other than front / rear out” is easily selected. Therefore, in the low probability state, it is possible to perform many reach display with a long rendering time, so it is possible to secure the ball entering time of the ball to the first ball entrance 64 and the fluctuation display by the third symbol display device 81 continues. It becomes easy to be done. Also in the latter table, the range of the random value corresponding to the stop type of “front / rear outreach” is set to 98, 99.

  The fluctuation type counter CS1 is configured to be sequentially incremented by one within the range of 0 to 198, for example, and returned to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 198). Rough display modes such as so-called normal reach and super reach are determined by the variation type counter CS1. Specifically, the determination of the display mode is the determination of the variation time of the symbol variation. Based on the fluctuation time determined by the fluctuation type counter CS1, the reach type and the detailed symbol fluctuation mode of the third symbol displayed on the third symbol display device 81 are determined by the voice lamp control device 113 or the display control device 114 The The value of the variation type counter CS1 is updated once every time a main process (see FIG. 21) described later is executed once, and is repeatedly updated even within the remaining time in the main process. A variation pattern table (see FIG. 10) storing a random value for determining one variation time of symbol variation from the value (random number value) of the variation type counter CS1 is provided in the ROM 202 of the main control unit 110 Yes.

  In the variation pattern table, for example, as a variation pattern for detachment, various types of “out (for long time)”, “out (for short time)”, “out normal reach”, “out super reach”, “out special reach” "Variable patterns for jackpot A and jackpot B are defined as" common normal reach "," shared super reach ", and" shared special reach ". There are various common normal reach, various common super reach, and common special reach. Then, a variation pattern is selected from various variation patterns defined in the variation pattern table according to a lottery result and a stop type (a jackpot type in the case of a jackpot).

  The second random number counter C4 is configured, for example, as a loop counter that is sequentially incremented by one within the range of 0 to 239, and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 239). When the second random number counter C4 makes one revolution, the value of the second initial value random number counter CINI2 at that time is read as the initial value of the second random number counter C4. In the present embodiment, the value of the second random number counter C4 is updated periodically, for example, every timer interrupt processing, and it is detected that the ball has passed through the second entrance (through gate) 67 which is either left or right. And is stored in the normal symbol holding ball storage area 203b of the RAM 203.

  The value of the random number that is a normal symbol is set by the second random number table 202c stored in the ROM 202 of the main controller, and the value of the second random number counter C4 is the second random number table 202c. If it matches the value of the random number that is set in accordance with, it is determined that the symbol is a normal symbol. Further, the second random number table 202c is used for a normal symbol at a low probability (period in which the normal symbol is in a normal state) and at a high probability (ordinary symbol) at which the probability of hitting the normal symbol is higher than the low probability. And the number of random numbers that are jackpots included in each are set differently. Thus, the probability of winning is changed between the low probability of the normal symbol and the high probability of the normal symbol by changing the number of random numbers to be hit.

  As shown in FIG. 9 (c), there are 24 random numbers that are hit by the normal symbol when the normal symbol has a low probability, and the range is “5-28”. These random number values are stored in the second per random number table 202c for low probability. Thus, when the probability of a normal symbol is low, the total number of random numbers that are jackpots is 24 among the total number of random number values, and therefore the probability of jacking a special symbol is “1/10”.

  When the pachinko machine 10 has a low probability of a normal symbol, when the ball passes through the second entrance 67, the value of the second random number counter C4 is acquired and the normal symbol is displayed in the second symbol display device 83. Is displayed for 30 seconds. Then, if the value of the acquired second random number counter C4 is in the range of “5 to 28”, it is determined that the winning symbol is selected, and after the variable display on the second symbol display device 83 ends, the stop symbol (second symbol) ), The symbol “◯” is lit and displayed, and the electric accessory attached to the first entrance 64 is opened for “0.2 seconds × 1 time”. In the present embodiment, when the pachinko machine 10 has a low probability of the normal symbol, the first ball entry port 64 is opened only for “0.2 seconds × 1 time” when the normal symbol is hit. The opening time and the number of times may be set arbitrarily. For example, "0.5 seconds x 2 times" may be opened.

  On the other hand, at the time of high probability of the normal symbol, there are 200 random number values that become the jackpot of the normal symbol, and the range is “5 to 204”. These random number values are stored in the second per random number table 202c for high probability. As described above, when the special symbol has a low probability, the total number of random numbers is 240, and the total number of random numbers to be a big hit is 200, so the probability of becoming a big symbol of a special symbol is "1 / 1.2."

  When the pachinko machine 10 has a high probability of a normal symbol, when the ball passes the second entrance 67, the value of the second random number counter C4 is acquired and the normal symbol is displayed in the second symbol display device 83. Is displayed for 3 seconds. Then, if the acquired value of the second random number counter C4 is in the range of “5 to 204”, it is determined that the winning symbol is selected, and after the variable display on the second symbol display device 83 ends, the stop symbol (second symbol) ), The symbol “◯” is lit and displayed, and the first entrance 64 is opened “for 1 second × 2 times”. Thus, when the probability of the normal symbol is high, the time of the variable display becomes very short as "30 seconds → 3 seconds" as compared with the low probability of the normal symbol, and furthermore, the first entrance 64 is released. Since the period becomes very long, such as “0.2 seconds × 1 time → 1 second × 2 times”, the ball easily enters the first ball entry port 64. In addition, a table (not shown) storing a random number value for determining whether or not a normal symbol is hit or not from the value (random number value) of the second random number counter C4 is provided in the ROM 202. In the present embodiment, when the pachinko machine 10 has a high probability of a normal symbol, the first entrance 64 is opened only “one second × two times” when the normal symbol is hit. What is necessary is just to set time and frequency | count arbitrarily. For example, "3 seconds x 3 times" may be opened.

  The second initial value random number counter CINI2 is configured as a loop counter that is updated in the same range as the second random number counter C4 (value = 0 to 239), and is updated once every timer interrupt process (see FIG. 12). And is repeatedly updated within the remaining time of the main process (see FIG. 21).

  As described above, the RAM 203 is provided with various counters and the like, and the main control unit 110 causes the jackpot lottery and the display of the first symbol display device 37 and the third symbol display device 81 in accordance with the value of the counter or the like. It is possible to execute main processing of the pachinko machine 10 such as setting and lottery of display results on the second symbol display device 83.

  Returning to FIG. 6, the description will be continued. The MPU 201 of the main control device 110 is provided with a ROM 202 that stores various control programs executed by the MPU 201 and fixed value data. The RAM 203 provided in the MPU 201 of the main controller 110 includes a stack area for storing the contents of the internal registers of the MPU 201 and the return address of the control program executed by the MPU 201 in addition to the various counters shown in FIG. , Various flags and counters, and a work area (work area) in which values such as I / O are stored.

  The RAM 203 is configured to be able to receive data (backup) supplied with a backup voltage from the power supply 115 even after the pachinko machine 10 is powered off, and all data stored in the RAM 203 is backed up. .

  When the power is shut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, the stack pointer at the time of the power shutoff (including the time of the power failure, the same applies hereinafter) and the value of each register are stored in the RAM 203. On the other hand, when the power is turned on (including the power on due to the cancellation of the power failure, the same applies hereinafter), the state of the pachinko machine 10 is restored to the state before the power interruption. The writing to the RAM 203 is executed when the power is shut off by the main processing (see FIG. 21), and the restoration of each value written to the RAM 203 is executed in the start-up process (see FIG. 20) when the power is turned on. Note that the power failure signal SG1 from the power failure monitoring circuit 252 is input to the NMI terminal (non-maskable interrupt terminal) of the MPU 201 when the power is interrupted due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. Is input immediately, the NMI interrupt process (see FIG. 19) as a power failure process is immediately executed.

  Here, the details of the ROM 202 and the RAM 203 provided in the MPU 201 of the main controller 110 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 8A is a schematic diagram schematically showing the contents of the ROM 202. As shown in FIG. 8A, the ROM 202 is provided with at least a first random number table 202a, a first type selection table 202b, a second random number table 202c, and a variation pattern table 202d. . The details of these various tables will be described later with reference to FIGS. 9 and 10.

  FIG. 8B is a schematic diagram schematically showing the contents of the RAM 203. As shown in FIG. 8, the RAM 203 includes a special symbol reserved ball storage area 203a, a normal symbol reserved ball storage area 203b, a special symbol reserved ball number counter 203c, a normal symbol reserved ball number counter 203d, and a probability change flag 203e. , Hour / counter counter 203f, special figure fluctuation start flag 203g, incoming flag 203h, firing flag 203i, incoming ball counter 203j, outgoing ball counter 203k, timer counter 203m, and timer counting flag 203n And the other memory area 203z.

  The special symbol holding ball storage area 203a has one execution area and four holding areas (holding first area to holding fourth area), and each of these areas is a first random number counter C1. Each value of the first hit type counter C2 and the stop type selection counter C3 is stored.

  More specifically, each value of each of the counters C1 to C3 is acquired at the timing when the ball wins the first entrance 64 (start winning), and the acquired data is stored in four holding areas (holding first). Among the vacant areas (1 area to reserved 4th area), the areas are stored in order from the area with the smallest area number (1st to 4th). That is, as the area number is smaller, data corresponding to the winning in time is stored, and in the reserved first area, data corresponding to the oldest winning in time is stored. If data is stored in all four reserved areas, nothing is newly stored.

  Thereafter, in the main controller 110, when a lottery of a special symbol is performed, each value of each counter C1 to C3 stored in the first reserved area of the special symbol holding ball storage area 203a is shifted to the execution area Then, based on the values of the counters C1 to C3 stored in the execution area, a determination such as lottery of a special symbol is performed.

  Note that when the data is shifted from the reserved first area to the execution area, the reserved first area becomes empty. Therefore, a shift process is performed in which winning data stored in other reserved areas (holding second area to holding fourth area) is packed into a holding area having a smaller area number (holding first area to holding third area). Done. In this embodiment, in the special symbol holding ball storage area 203a, data shift is performed only for the holding area (second holding area to fourth holding area) in which data of winning is stored.

  In addition, as soon as the ball wins to the first ball entrance 64 (start winning) and each value of each counter C1 to C3 is acquired according to the starting winning, separately from the big hit lottery of the original special symbol, Various information obtained when the original lottery is performed may be predicted (estimated) from the acquired values of the counters C1 to C3. Thus, before the lottery of the original special symbol is performed, various information obtained when the original lottery is performed based on the data (the values of the counters C1 to C3) corresponding to the starting winning combination From now on, it is described that the prediction is made by prefetching the lottery result of the special symbol. In addition, a pass / fail, stop classification, a fluctuation pattern etc. correspond as various information.

  The special symbol holding ball number counter 203c is a variation display (third symbol display) of the special symbol (first symbol) performed by the first symbol display device 37 based on entering the ball into the first ball entrance 64 (start winning combination) It is a counter that counts the number of reserved balls (number of waiting times) of the variable display performed by the device 81 up to four times. The initial value of this special symbol holding ball number counter 203c is set to zero, and the ball enters the first entrance 64 and 1 to the maximum value 4 each time the number of holding balls in the variable display increases. Addition is performed (see S504 in FIG. 16). On the other hand, the special symbol holding ball number counter 203c is decremented by one each time the variation display of the special symbol is newly executed (see S305 in FIG. 14).

  The value of the special symbol holding ball number counter 203c (number of holding N of the variable display in the special symbol) is notified to the voice lamp control device 113 by the holding ball number command (see S306 in FIG. 14 and S505 in FIG. 16). The holding ball number command is a command transmitted from the main control device 110 to the voice lamp control device 113 each time the value of the special symbol holding ball number counter 203c is changed.

  The voice lamp control device 113 uses the hold ball number command transmitted from the main control device 110 every time the value of the special symbol hold ball number counter 203c is changed, and the variable display hold ball held in the main control device 110. You can get the value of the number itself. As a result, the number of holding balls in the variable display controlled by the special symbol holding ball number counter 223b of the audio lamp control device 113 is actually held in the main control 110 due to the influence of noise etc. Even if it is deviated from, the deviation can be corrected by the next number of reserved balls command received.

  The voice lamp control device 113 manages the number of held balls based on the number of held balls command, and each time the number of held balls changes, the display hold for notifying the display control device 114 of the number of held balls. Send a ball number command. The display control device 114 displays the reserved ball number symbol on the third symbol display device 81 based on the reserved ball number notified by the display reserved ball number command, and the second symbol hold lamp indicating the reserved ball number. Turn on 84.

  The normal symbol holding ball number counter 203d is the number of holding balls (number of waiting times) of the fluctuation display of the normal symbol (the second symbol) performed by the second symbol display device 83 based on the passage of the ball at the second entry hole 67 It is a counter that counts up to four times. The initial value of this normal symbol holding ball number counter 203d is set to zero, and 1 is added up to the maximum value 4 each time the ball passes through the second entry port 67 and the number of holding balls in the variable display increases. (See S704 in FIG. 18). On the other hand, the normal symbol holding ball number counter 203d is decremented by one each time the variable display of the normal symbol (the second symbol) is newly executed (see S605 in FIG. 17).

  When the ball passes either the left or right second entrance 67, if the value of this normal symbol holding ball number counter 203d (number M of holdings of the variable display in the normal symbol) is less than 4, the second random number per hit The value of the counter C4 is acquired, and the acquired data is stored in the normal symbol holding ball storage area 203b (S705 in FIG. 18). On the other hand, if the value of the normal symbol holding ball number counter 203d is 4 when the ball passes either the left or right second entrance 67, nothing is newly stored in the normal symbol holding ball storage area 203b. It is not performed (S703 in FIG. 18: No).

  The probability variation flag 203e is a flag indicating whether or not the pachinko machine 10 is in a special symbol probability variation state (a high probability state of a special symbol). If the value of the probability variation flag 203e is on, the pachinko machine 10 is in a special symbol state. If the value of the probability variation flag 203e is off, it indicates that the pachinko machine 10 is in the normal status (the low probability status of the special symbol) of the special symbol. The probability change flag 203e has an initial value set to OFF, and is set to ON at the end of the jackpot A (probability variation jackpot) in the jackpot control process (see S1005 in FIG. 21). Thereafter, when the start of the next jackpot is set, it is set to be off (S313 in FIG. 14).

  When the special symbol variation start process (see FIG. 15) is executed by the MPU 201, a lottery of special symbols is performed. In the special symbol variation start process, the value of the probability variation flag 203e is referred to. If the value is ON, the special symbol lottery is performed based on the special symbol jackpot random number table for high probability, while the probability variation flag 203e. If the value of is off, a special symbol lottery is performed based on the special symbol big hit random number table for low probability (see S403 and S404 in FIG. 15).

  The hour / minute counter 203f is a counter that indicates whether or not the pachinko machine 10 is in the normal symbol time / short state. If the hour / minute counter 203f is 1 or more, the pachinko machine 10 is in the normal symbol time / short state. Indicates that the pachinko machine 10 is in the normal state of the normal symbol if the value of the time counter 203f is zero. At this time, the initial value of the short / medium counter 203f is set to zero, and 100 is set at the end of the big hit B (hourly / short big hit) in the big hit control process (see S1005 in FIG. 21). That is, when the jackpot B is reached, 100 is newly set regardless of the value of the time-span-medium counter 203f.

  When the lottery of the normal symbol is performed, the value of the time counter during 203 days is referred to, and if the value is 1 or more, the normal symbol is selected based on the second random number table 202c for high probability time. On the other hand, if the value of the hour / medium counter 203f is 0, the normal symbol lottery is performed based on the second per random number table 202c for the low probability (see S610 and S611 in FIG. 17).

  The special figure fluctuation start flag 203g is a flag indicating whether it is the timing to start the fluctuation of the special symbol, and it is the timing to start the fluctuation of the special symbol if the special figure fluctuation start flag 203g is on. If the special figure fluctuation start flag 203g is off, it indicates that it is not the timing to start the fluctuation of the special symbol. The special pattern change start flag 203g is set to ON while a change pattern command is set in the special symbol change start process (see S412 in FIG. 15). Then, it is referred to in the external output process (S1001 in FIG. 21), and it is determined that the special figure change start flag 203g is on in the process, that is, it is determined that it is the change start timing of the special symbol. (S1101 in FIG. 22: Yes), the variation pattern command is transmitted to the voice lamp control device 113 (see S1103 in FIG. 22), and is set to be off (see S1102 in FIG. 22).

  The ball entry flag 203h is a flag indicating whether or not a game ball has entered the foul winning port 601. If the ball entry flag 203h is on, the game ball has entered the foul winning port 601 and a foul win is obtained. It indicates that the game ball has been detected by the switch 208a, and indicates that the game ball has not entered the foul winning opening 601 if the entry flag 203h is off. The ball entry flag 203h is set to ON when it is determined that the far winning switch 208a is ON in the switch reading process executed by the timer interrupt process of the main controller 110 (S202 in FIG. 13). . Then, it is referred to in the entrance abnormality determination process executed in the main process of the main controller 110 (see S1206 in FIG. 23), and when it is determined that the entrance flag 203h is on (S1206: Yes in FIG. 23). And the ball number counter 203j is incremented by 1 (S1207 in FIG. 23), and is set to OFF (S1208 in FIG. 23).

  In other words, the ball entry flag 203h is set on based on the game ball entering the foul winning opening 601. In the main process of the main controller 110, whether the ball entry flag 203h is on is determined. It becomes possible to execute processing when the gaming ball enters the foul winning opening 601.

  The fire flag 203i is a flag indicating whether or not a game ball has been fired. If the fire flag 203i is on, it indicates that a game ball has been fired and has been detected by the fire ball detection switch 208b. If the launch flag 203i is off, it indicates that the gaming ball has not been launched. The firing flag 203i is set to ON when it is determined that the firing ball detection switch 208b is ON in the switch reading process executed in the timer interrupt process of the main controller 110 (see S206 in FIG. 13). . Then, it is referred to in the ball entry abnormality determination processing executed in the main processing of the main control unit 110 (S1209 in FIG. 23), and when it is determined that the firing flag 203i is on (S1209 in FIG. 23: Yes) The launch ball number counter 203k is incremented by 1 and set to off (S1211 in FIG. 23).

  That is, the firing flag 203i is set to on based on the game ball being fired, and in the main processing of the main control device 110, the gaming ball is fired based on whether or not the firing flag 203i is on. Can be executed.

  The number-of-entries counter 203j is a predetermined time (in this embodiment) after a game ball has entered the foul winning opening 601 which is a period for determining whether or not there is an abnormality in entering the foul winning opening 601 (entrance abnormality determining period). It is a counter used to count the number of gaming balls entered into the foul winning opening 601 in 20 seconds. The ball entry number counter 203 j is incremented by one when the ball entry flag 203 h described above is on in the ball entry anomaly judgment processing executed in the main processing of the main control unit 110 (FIG. 23 See S1207). Then, after the entrance abnormality determination period (20 seconds) has elapsed (S1216: Yes in FIG. 23), or after being determined to be abnormal and error processing is performed (after execution of S1213 or S1215 in FIG. 23), It is reset to 0 (see S1217 in FIG. 23).

  Although the details will be described later, in the present embodiment, it is determined that the value of the number-of-balls counter 203 j is larger than the predetermined value Y (10 in the present embodiment) (FIG. 23 (S1214: Yes), error processing is executed (see S1215 in FIG. 23). Here, the predetermined value Y (10) is set to a value that does not enter the foul winning opening 601 within a predetermined time (20 seconds) if the player is going to play a game normally when playing a game. There is. Therefore, if the value of the number-of-balls counter exceeds the predetermined value Y (10) for a predetermined time (20 seconds) after the game ball has entered the foul winning opening 601, the player normally plays the game. It is considered that fraudulent acts such as not being executed, that is, illegally entering a foul winning hole 601, are being executed. Therefore, in this case, as described above, the error processing is performed, and it is configured to be able to notify that the cheating is being performed.

  The number of fired balls counter 203 k is a period (in this embodiment, a predetermined time after the game ball enters the ball winning hole 601 which is a period for determining abnormality in entering the ball in the ball winning hole 601 (period for determining ball entering abnormality). Of the gaming balls shot from the ball shooting unit 112a at 20 seconds), that is, the gaming balls that have passed the shooting ball detection switch 208b, that is, the shooting balls fired by the ball shooting unit 112a It is a counter used to count gaming balls other than the gaming balls that have dropped into (hereinafter referred to as gaming balls that have been normally launched). The firing number counter 203k is incremented by one when the firing flag 203i described above is on in the entering abnormality determination process executed in the main process of the main controller 110 (S1210 in FIG. 23). ). Then, after the entrance abnormality determination period (20 seconds) elapses (S1216: Yes in FIG. 23), or after being determined to be abnormal and error processing is executed (after execution of S1213 or S1215 in FIG. 23), 0 (See S1217 in FIG. 23).

  Although the details will be described later, in the present embodiment, in the entering abnormality determination period (20 seconds), the number of balls entering counter than the value obtained by adding a predetermined value X (2 in the present embodiment) to the value of the shot ball number counter 203k. When the value of 203j is large, that is, as a result of comparing the number of game balls successfully fired with the number of game balls that have entered the foul winning opening 601, the number of game balls that have entered the foul winning opening 601 is 2 If it is determined that there are more than three spheres (more than three spheres) (S1212 in FIG. 23: Yes), error processing is executed (S1213 in FIG. 23).

  In this incoming ball abnormality determination process, it is detected that the number of winning balls to a specific winning opening is larger than the number of shot balls, which cannot occur in a normal game, and a specific winning opening (foul winning opening 601) is detected. It is possible to monitor that fraudulent acts such as entering a game ball illegally are being performed.

  Here, the reason why the predetermined value X is provided in the above-described entering abnormality determination process will be described. In the present embodiment, the ball abnormality determination is started when a game ball enters the foul winning opening 601 and the firing ball counter 203k and the ball counter 203j are counted. For this reason, the game ball used as the opportunity which a ball entering abnormality determination is started is not counted by the firing ball number counter 203k. Further, at the timing when the ball entry abnormality determination is started, there is a possibility that the game ball already launched by the ball launch unit 112a remains in the launch passage 701, and that the game ball may enter the foul winning opening 601. Be In consideration of such an error in the assumption, the predetermined value X is provided, and the error processing is executed when a clear abnormal state is detected. In this case, the error processing is not executed in the above-described case in which the value of the ball number counter 203j is larger than the value of the ball number counter 203k although the cheating is not executed. Unnecessary error notification can be suppressed. The predetermined value X is not limited to the one described above, and may be a value smaller than 2 (for example, 1) or a value larger than 2 (for example, 5). Further, the predetermined value X need not be set.

  Here, in the ball entry abnormality determination process, the ball number counter 203j and the shot ball number counter 203k are added because the ball entry flag 203h is turned on based on the game ball entering the foul winning port 601. And the timer counting flag 203 n is turned on. As a result, it is possible to execute count processing by the number-of-balls counter 203j and the number-of-firements counter 203k necessary for abnormality determination only during the ball entry abnormality determination period (20 seconds), so gaming in other than the ball entry abnormality determination period The processing load on the machine can be reduced. The count processing by the number-of-fires counter 203k may be constantly performed, and the number of balls counted during the period in which the ball entry abnormality determination is performed may be taken out.

  In the present embodiment, the ball number counter 203j and the ball number counter 203k are added in the process executed in the main process of the main control unit 110. However, the present invention is not limited to this. It may be configured to add in other processes such as the process executed by the interrupt process of the device 110.

  The timer counter 203 m is a predetermined time after the game ball enters the ball winning hole 601 in the ball fall abnormality determination period in the ball entry abnormality determination process executed in the main process of the main control device 110 (in this embodiment, 20 seconds). The predetermined time is not limited to 20 seconds, but may be shorter than this, or may be longer than 30 seconds, and can be changed by changing the value set in the timer counter 203 m. There is.

  The timer counter 203m is 5000 (20 seconds) when the timer counting flag 203n is off and the ball entry flag 203h is on in the entering abnormality determination processing executed in the main processing of the main control unit 110. Equivalent) is set (S1204 in FIG. 23). When the timer counting flag 203m is on, 1 is subtracted by 1 every time the ball entering abnormality determination process is executed (S1202 in FIG. 23), and when the timer counter 203m becomes 0 (FIG. 23). S1216: Yes), processing after a predetermined time has elapsed is executed (see S1217 to S1218 in FIG. 23). Here, since the entering abnormality determination processing is processing executed every 4 ms in the main processing of the main controller 110, the timer counter 203m is decremented by 1 every 4 ms. That is, when 5000 is set in the timer counter 203m, it becomes 0 after 20 seconds, and the processing after a predetermined time (20 seconds) has elapsed is executed (see S1217 to S1218 in FIG. 23).

  Further, the timer counter 203m is determined to be abnormal during the entrance abnormality determination period (20 seconds), and when an error process is executed (when S1213 or S1215 of FIG. 23 is executed), Since the ball entry abnormality determination is ended without waiting for the lapse of 20 seconds, it is reset to 0 after the execution of the error processing.

  The timer counting flag 203 n is a period during which the ball entering abnormality determination is performed in the ball entering abnormality determining process executed in the main process of the main control unit 110 (a predetermined time after the game ball enters the above-described foul winning opening 601). ) Is a flag indicating whether or not. The timer counting flag 203 n is the above-described timer when the timer counting flag 203 n is off and the ball entering flag 203 h is on in the entering abnormality determination processing executed in the main processing of the main controller 110. The counter 203m is set and turned on (see S1205 in FIG. 23). Then, it is referred to each time the ball entry abnormality determination processing is executed (S 1201 in FIG. 23), and is set to off when the entry abnormality determination period (20 seconds) elapses and the timer counter 203 m becomes 0. (S1218 in FIG. 23). Further, when it is determined that there is an abnormality in the entrance abnormality determination period (20 seconds) and error processing is executed (when S1213 or S1215 in FIG. 23 is executed), a predetermined time (20 seconds) has elapsed. Since the ball entry abnormality determination is ended without waiting for, similarly to the above-described timer counter 203m, it is set to OFF after execution of the error processing (S1218 in FIG. 23).

  In the other memory area 203z, other data necessary for the game, a counter, a flag, and the like are set (stored).

  Next, details of the contents of the ROM 202 will be described with reference to FIGS. 9 and 10. As shown in FIG. 8A, the ROM 202 is provided with at least a first random number table 202a, a first type selection table 202b, a second random number table 202c, and a variation pattern table 202d. .

  As described above, the first random number table 202a (see FIG. 9A) is a table in which the value of the random number serving as the jackpot of the special symbol is defined. When the random number value specified in the first random number table 202a and the value of the first random number counter C1 match, it is determined that the special symbol is a big hit. The first per random number table 202a includes a table for determining whether or not a special symbol is a big hit when the special symbol has a low probability (a first per random number table 202a for a low probability), and a high value of the special symbol. There is a table for determining whether or not a special symbol is a big hit at the probability (first random number table 202a for a high probability), and the number of random numbers to be a big hit included in each table is different. There is. Thus, the probability of becoming a jackpot is changed between the low probability time of the special symbol and the high probability time of the special symbol by changing the number of random numbers to be the jackpot.

  The first hit type selection table 202b (see FIG. 9B) is set so that jackpot A and jackpot B can be selected. Specifically, the value "0 to 49" of the first collision type counter C2 is set as the judgment value of the jackpot A, and "50 to 99" is set as the judgment value of the jackpot B.

  The second hit random number table 202c (see FIG. 9C) is a data table in which hit determination values of ordinary symbols are stored. As shown in FIG. 9C, when the low probability of the normal symbol (in the normal state of the normal symbol), the value of the second random number counter C4 stored in the second random number counter buffer is "5 to 28" If it is in the range, it is determined that the symbol is a normal symbol. Further, when the normal symbol has a high probability (during the normal symbol time-short state), the value of the second random number counter C4 stored in the second random number buffer counter is in the range of “5-204”. It is determined to be a hit. In addition, as above-mentioned, when it is judged that it is a hit of a normal symbol, while the variation display in a 2nd symbol display apparatus is complete | finished, while the symbol of "O" is light-displayed as a stop symbol (2nd symbol), The electric accessory is opened for a predetermined time.

  Next, details of the fluctuation pattern table 202d will be described with reference to FIG. The fluctuation pattern table 202d (see FIG. 10A) is a data table used to determine the display pattern of the fluctuation pattern, and the display pattern is defined for each value of the fluctuation type counter CS1. In the fluctuation pattern table 202d, a plurality of different tables corresponding to lottery results of special symbols are defined. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10 (a), a jackpot variation pattern table 202d1 (see FIG. 10 (b)) and a deviation (normal) variation pattern table 202d2 (see FIG. 10 (c)); At least a deviation (probability variation) fluctuation pattern table 202d3 (see FIG. 10D) is defined. In addition, although illustration is omitted, in addition to this, the fluctuation pattern table in the time saving game state and the fluctuation pattern table according to the value stored in the special symbol holding ball number storage area 203a are set.

  Next, the jackpot variation pattern table 202d1 will be described. FIG. 10B is a schematic view schematically showing the contents of the jackpot variation pattern table 202d1. The jackpot variation pattern table 202d1 is a data table in which the type (variation time) of the variation pattern to be selected is set when the lottery result of the special symbol is a jackpot. As the fluctuation pattern of the jackpot, various types of normal reach (30 seconds), various types of super reach (60 seconds), and special reach (90 seconds) are set. For each fluctuation pattern, the value of the fluctuation type counter CS1 is set as a determination value.

  Specifically, “0-50” for the fluctuation patterns of various normal reach (30 seconds), “51-179” for the fluctuation patterns of various super reach (60 seconds), various special reach (90 seconds). For the fluctuation pattern of), "180 to 198" are respectively set as the determination values of the fluctuation type counter CS1. When the MPU 201 of the main control device 110 selects a variation pattern when the lottery result of the special symbol is a big hit, the MPU 201 wins the variation pattern in which a determination value corresponding to the value of the obtained variation type counter CS1 is set. It is selected from the fluctuation pattern table 202d1.

  FIG. 10C is a schematic view schematically showing the contents of the (normal) deviation pattern table 202d2 for disconnection. The off (ordinary) fluctuation pattern table 202 d 2 is a data table in which the type (variation time) of the fluctuation pattern to be selected is set when the lottery result of the special symbol is out. If the special symbol lottery result is out of place, as described above, whether the stop type is completely out of reach (non-reach) or out of reach (reach common) from the stop type selection table (not shown) It is determined by the value of the selection counter C3. Specifically, if the value of the stop type selection counter C3 is in the range of "0 to 79", complete removal is set, and if it is in the range of "80 to 99", outreach is set.

  Here, if the variation pattern type is completely out of the range, a relatively short variation (7 seconds) of variation time and a long variation (10 seconds) of variation time are set. “0 to 98” is set for the short deviation (7 seconds), and “99 to 198” is set as the determination value of the variation type counter CS1 for the long deviation (10 seconds).

  For outreach, “0 to 149” for various types of normal reach (30 seconds) and “150 to 197” for various types of superreach (60 seconds). "198" is set as the determination value of the variation type counter CS1 for various types (90 seconds).

  In this way, the MPU 201 of the main control device 110 determines the stop type when the special symbol lottery result is out of the normal gaming state, and the fluctuation obtained from the out (normal) fluctuation pattern table 202d2. Based on the value of the type selection counter CS1, the fluctuation pattern is selected from the out-of-order (normal) fluctuation pattern table 202d2.

  FIG. 10D is a schematic view schematically showing the contents of the deviation (probable variation) fluctuation pattern table 202d3. The disconnection (probability variation) fluctuation pattern table 202d3 is a data table for selecting the variation pattern of the special symbol to be detached when the gaming state is the probability variation gaming state. The deviation (probability variation) fluctuation pattern table 202d3 is different from the above-described deviation (normal) fluctuation pattern table 202d2 in the value of the set fluctuation type selection counter CS1.

  As described above, when the gaming state is the probability variation gaming state, if the value of the stop type selection counter C3 is in the range of "0 to 89" according to the stop type selection table (not shown), complete removal is determined If it is in the range of "90 to 99", the outreach is determined.

  As described above, when the game is in the probability variation gaming state than in the normal gaming state, the probability of reaching when the game is out is set low. Therefore, it is possible to suppress that the fluctuation time of the deviation at the time of the definite change becomes long and the period until the big hit becomes long. Therefore, the game is postponed during the probability change gaming state where it is easy to win a jackpot, and it is possible to suppress the trouble that the player feels bored.

  Returning to FIG. 6, the description will be continued. An input / output port 205 is connected to the MPU 201 of the main control device 110 via a bus line 204 composed of an address bus and a data bus. In the input / output port 205, the lower side of the opening / closing plate of the payout control device 111, the voice lamp control device 113, the first symbol display device 37, the second symbol display device 83, the second symbol hold lamp 84, and the specified winning opening 65a The external output terminal plate 261 is connected to a solenoid 209 including a large opening solenoid for opening and closing drive to the front side and a solenoid for driving an electric part, and the MPU 201 is connected to these through an input / output port 205. Various commands and control signals are transmitted.

  The input / output port 205 includes various switches 208 including the input / output port 215 of the payout control device 111, the prize winning switch 208a, the launch ball detection switch 208b, other switches (not shown) and sensors 208c, etc. A RAM erase switch circuit 253 described later provided in 115 is connected, and the MPU 201 is connected to the touch sensor 51a provided on the operation handle 51 through the input / output port 215 and the emission control device 112, the strike switch 51, and the operation amount detection switch Various processing is executed based on the signal output from 51c, the signals output from the various switches 208, and the RAM erase signal SG2 output from the RAM erase switch circuit 253.

  The payout control device 111 drives the payout motor 216 to perform payout control of prize balls and rental balls. The MPU 211, which is an arithmetic device, has a ROM 212 storing a control program to be executed by the MPU 211, fixed value data and the like, and a RAM 213 used as a work memory or the like.

  The RAM 213 of the payout control device 111 is, like the RAM 203 of the main control device 110, a stack area where the contents of the internal registers of the MPU 211 and the return address of the control program executed by the MPU 211 are stored, various flags and counters , I / O, etc. are stored in the work area (work area). The RAM 213 is configured to be able to receive a backup voltage from the power supply device 115 even after the pachinko machine 10 is turned off and to hold (back up) data, and all data stored in the RAM 213 is backed up. Similar to the MPU 201 of the main control unit 110, the NMI terminal of the MPU 211 is configured to receive the power failure signal SG1 from the power failure monitoring circuit 252 at the time of power interruption due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. When input to the MPU 211, an NMI interrupt process (see FIG. 19) as a power failure process is immediately executed.

  An input / output port 215 is connected to the MPU 211 of the payout control device 111 via a bus line 214 configured by an address bus and a data bus. The main control unit 110, the payout motor 216, the emission control unit 112, the external output terminal plate 261 and the like are connected to the input / output port 215, respectively. Further, although not shown, the payout control device 111 is connected with a prize ball detection switch for detecting a prize ball paid out. The prize ball detection switch is connected to the payout control device 111 but is not connected to the main control device 110.

  As described above, the external output terminal plate 261 is connected to the input / output port 205 of the main control unit 110 and the input / output port 215 of the payout control unit 111, and receives signals from the respective input / output ports. As a signal to be received, for example, an abnormality signal indicating an abnormality of the main control device 110, an error signal indicating a state determined as an error by processing performed by the main control device 110, and detection of winning in the main control device 110 And a prize ball payout signal indicating that a prize ball has been paid out in the payout control device 111.

  In the present embodiment, a prize detection signal and a prize ball payout signal based on the detection result of the foul winning switch 208b provided in the foul winning hole 601, which is a winning entry for entering a foul ball, are provided in various other winning openings. It is configured to be output separately from the winning detection signal and the winning ball payout signal based on the detection result of the switch. Generally, when analyzing the gaming results of the pachinko machine 10 on the hall computer side, the ratio of the total number of gaming balls used (total number out) to the total number of gaming balls paid out (safe total number) is generally used. It is because it is not possible to calculate an accurate base value if calculation (base calculation) is performed but the number of prize balls paid out based on far balls not used for the game is added. Therefore, the output form is made different so that the number of prize balls paid out based on foul balls can be removed on the hall computer side.

  These signals are transmitted from the respective control devices (110, 111) to corresponding ports among a plurality of ports provided for receiving the signals provided on the external output terminal plate 261. The signal received at each port is referred to by the hall computer 262. In the present embodiment, a plurality of ports corresponding to various signals are provided. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and identifiers may be added to various signals and transmitted / received by one port. The received signal can be identified by an identifier as to which information the signal indicates. Thereby, the number of ports provided in the external output terminal plate 261 can be reduced, and the product cost can be reduced.

  When the main control device 110 gives an instruction to launch a ball, the launch control device 112 launches the ball so that the ball launch strength is in accordance with the rotational operation amount of the operation handle 51 detected by the operation amount detection switch 51c. It controls the unit 112a. The ball launching unit 112a includes a launching solenoid and an electromagnet (not shown), and the firing solenoid and the electromagnet are permitted to be driven when predetermined conditions are met. Specifically, the touch sensor 51a detects that the player is touching the operation handle 51, and the operation stop handle 51b for stopping the firing of the ball is off (condition that it is not operated), the operation handle The firing solenoid is excited corresponding to the amount of rotation of 51, and the ball is fired with a strength corresponding to the amount of operation of the operation handle 51.

  The audio lamp control device 113 controls the display of audio output from the audio output device 226, output of lighting and extinguishing in the lamp display device (lighting units 29 to 33, display lamp 34, etc.) 227, variation effect (variation display), and the like. The setting of the display mode of the third symbol display device 81 performed by the device 114 is controlled. The MPU 221, which is an arithmetic device, has a ROM 222 storing a control program executed by the MPU 221, fixed value data, and the like, and a RAM 223 used as a work memory or the like.

  An input / output port 225 is connected to the MPU 221 of the audio lamp control device 113 via a bus line 224 configured by an address bus and a data bus. The main control unit 110, the display control unit 114, the audio output unit 226, the lamp display unit 227, the frame button 22, etc. are connected to the input / output port 225, respectively.

  The voice lamp control device 113 monitors the input from the frame button 22, and when the player operates the frame button 22, the stage displayed on the third symbol display device 81 is changed, or the super-reach is performed. The audio output device 226 and the lamp display device 227 are controlled so as to change the effect contents, and the display control device 114 is instructed. When the stage is changed, a rear image change command including information about the changed stage is transmitted to the display control device 114 so that the rear image corresponding to the changed stage is displayed on the third symbol display device 81. . Here, the back image is an image displayed on the back side of the third symbol, which is a main image to be displayed on the third symbol display device 81.

  The sound lamp control device 113 determines an error according to the command from the main control device 110 or the status of various devices connected to the sound lamp control device 113, and displays and controls the error command including the type of the error. To device 114. In the display control device 114, control is performed to cause the third symbol display device 81 to display an error message image according to an error type (for example, vibration error) indicated by the received error command without delay.

  Here, the contents of the ROM 222 and the RAM 223 of the sound lamp control device 113 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 11A is a schematic view schematically showing the contents of the ROM 222. The ROM 222 of the audio lamp control device 113 is provided with at least a variation pattern table 222a.

  In the fluctuation pattern table 222a, fluctuation patterns corresponding to the types of the fluctuation patterns (eg, out of reach, out of reach, various types of reach, etc.) are respectively set in counter values for fluctuation pattern selection (not shown). The voice lamp control device 113 selects a detailed variation pattern based on the variation pattern type indicated by the variation pattern command received from the main control device 110, the result of the pass / fail determination, and the acquired counter value for selection. Thereby, the sound lamp control device 113 can select a wide variety of variation modes while strictly observing rough information such as variation time and variation pattern type. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the same variable display mode and the like from being displayed frequently, and it is possible to suppress a problem that the player gets bored early.

  FIG. 11B is a schematic diagram schematically showing the contents of the RAM 223 in the sound lamp control device 113. In the RAM 223 of the voice lamp control device 113, a winning information storage area 223a, a special symbol holding ball number counter 223b, a change start flag 223c, a stop type selection flag 223d, a power off processing in progress flag 223x, a power off flag 223y and other memory area 223z are provided at least.

  The winning information storage area 223a has one execution area and four areas (first to fourth areas), and winning information is stored in each of these areas. In the present pachinko machine 10, when the main control device 110 wins a start prize, each value of the first per-random number counter C1, the first per-class type counter C2, and the stop type selection counter C3 acquired according to the start prize The main control unit 110 predicts (estimates) various information (appropriate, stop type, fluctuation pattern) obtained when the drawing of the special symbol corresponding to the starting winning combination is performed, and the predicted various information is The main control unit 110 notifies the voice lamp control unit 113 by a prize information command.

  In the voice lamp control device 113, when the winning information command is received, the various information (pass, stop type, fluctuation pattern) notified by the winning information command is extracted as winning information, and the winning information is the winning information. It is stored in the storage area 223a. More specifically, among the vacant areas of the four areas (first area to fourth area), the extracted winning information is stored in order from the area with the smallest area number (first to fourth). Is done. That is, as the area number is smaller, data corresponding to an earlier winning is stored, and data corresponding to the oldest winning in time is stored in the first area.

  The special symbol reserved ball number counter 223b is a variation effect (variable display) performed by the first symbol display device 37 (and the third symbol display device 81), like the special symbol reserved ball number counter 203c of the main controller 110. Thus, the counter is a counter that counts up to four times the number of balls to be held (the number of standby times) of the fluctuating effects held in the main controller 110.

  As described above, the voice lamp control device 113 can not directly access the main control device 110 to obtain the value of the special symbol holding ball number counter 203c stored in the RAM 203 of the main control device 110. Thus, the voice lamp control device 113 counts the number of holding balls based on the holding ball number command transmitted from the main control device 110, and manages the number of holding balls with the special symbol holding ball number counter 223b. It has become.

  Specifically, in main controller 110, when the number of holding balls of the variation display is added by entering the ball into first entrance 64, or the variation display in the special symbol is executed in main controller 110. When the number of holding balls is subtracted, a holding ball number command indicating the value of the special symbol holding ball number counter 203c after addition or subtraction is transmitted to the voice lamp control device 113.

  When the voice lamp control device 113 receives the reserved ball number command transmitted from the main control device 110, the voice lamp control device 113 acquires the value of the special symbol reserved ball number counter 203c of the main control device 110 from the reserved ball number command, The symbol holding ball number counter 223b is stored. Thus, the voice lamp control device 113 updates the value of the special symbol holding ball number counter 223b according to the holding ball number command transmitted from the main control device 110, so the special symbol holding ball number counter of the main control device 110 The value can be updated while synchronizing with 203c.

  The value of the special symbol holding ball number counter 223b is used to display the number of holding balls number symbol in the third symbol display device 81 and to light an LED indicating the number of holding balls not shown. That is, the voice lamp control device 113 stores the number of holding balls indicated by the command in the special symbol holding ball number counter 223b in response to the reception of the number of holding ball command, performs lighting control of the LED, and stores the same. In order to notify the display control device 114 of the value of the special symbol reserved ball number counter 223b, a display reserved ball number command is transmitted to the display control device 114.

  When the display control device 114 receives this display reserved ball number command, the number of reserved balls corresponding to the value of the reserved ball number indicated by the command, that is, the value of the special symbol reserved ball number counter 223b of the voice lamp control device 113. The drawing of the image is controlled to display the symbol on the third symbol display device 81. As described above, the value of the special symbol holding ball number counter 223 b is changed in synchronization with the special symbol holding ball number counter 203 a of the main control device 110. Therefore, the number of reserved ball numbers displayed on the third symbol display device 81 can also be changed in synchronization with the value of the special symbol reserved ball number counter 203a of the main controller 110. Therefore, the third symbol display device 81 can accurately display the number of held balls whose variation display is held.

  The variation start flag 223c is turned on when a variation pattern command transmitted from the main control device 110 is received (see S1502 in FIG. 26), and is turned off when setting of variation display in the third symbol display device 81 is performed. (See S1602 in FIG. 27). When the variation start flag 223c is turned on, a display variation pattern command is set based on the variation pattern extracted from the received variation pattern command.

  The display variation pattern command set here is stored in a command transmission ring buffer provided in the RAM 223, and in the command output process (S1402) of the main process (see FIG. 25) executed by the MPU 221. It is transmitted to the display control device 114. The display control device 114 receives the display variation pattern command so that variation display of the third symbol is performed in the third symbol display device 81 with the variation pattern indicated by the display variation pattern command. Display control of the variation effect is started.

  The stop type selection flag 223d is turned on when a stop type command transmitted from the main control device 110 is received (see S1505 in FIG. 26), and is turned off when the stop type is set in the third symbol display device 81. (See S1607 in FIG. 27).

  The power-off processing flag 223x indicates that when the main controller 110 detects power-off, a power-off command is sent to the sound lamp control device 113, and when the sound lamp control device 113 receives the power-off command, the power-off flag 223y It is set to ON, and the power-off process is executed (see S1416 in FIG. 25). When the power-off process is completed, the power-off process flag 223x is set to off (see S1417 in FIG. 25). The power-off process flag 223x is referred to in the start-up process (see S1302 in FIG. 24). If it is on, the power-off process is being executed and the power is shut down (that is, the RAM is destroyed). It is determined that the process is executed when the RAM is destroyed without checking the RAM destruction.

  The power-off flag 223y is sent to the sound lamp control device 113 when the main controller 110 detects power-off, and when the sound lamp control device 113 receives the power-off command, the power-off flag 223y is turned on. It is set, and the power-off process is executed (see S1416 in FIG. 25). In the start-up process of the sound lamp control device 113 (FIG. 24), when the power-off flag 223y is on, the RAM work area is cleared and the power-off flag 223y is set off (S1310 in FIG. 24). reference).

  In addition, the other memory area 223z includes a command storage area (not shown) that temporarily stores a command received from the main controller 110 until processing corresponding to the command is performed. Note that the command storage area includes a ring buffer, and data is read and written by a FIFO (First In First Out) method. When the command determination process (see FIG. 26) of the sound lamp control device 113 is executed, the first stored command is read out of the unprocessed commands stored in the command storage area. The command is analyzed and processing according to the command is performed.

  The display control device 114 is connected to the voice lamp control device 113 and the third symbol display device 81, and based on the command received from the voice lamp control device 113, the fluctuation display (variation display of the third symbol in the third symbol display device 81) Control). Since this display control device 114 is a known one, the detailed description thereof is omitted.

  The power supply device 115 includes a power supply unit 251 for supplying power to each unit of the pachinko machine 10, a power failure monitoring circuit 252 for monitoring power interruption due to a power failure, and a RAM provided with a RAM erase switch 122 (see FIG. 5). And an erase switch circuit 253. The power supply unit 251 is a device that supplies a necessary operating voltage to each of the control devices 110 to 114 through a power supply path (not shown). As its outline, the power supply unit 251 takes in the voltage of AC 24 volts supplied from the outside, and drives various switches such as various switches 208, solenoids such as the solenoid 209, motors, etc. A voltage of 5 volts for logic, a backup voltage for RAM backup, and the like are generated, and these 12 volts, 5 volts and a backup voltage are supplied to the respective control devices 110 to 114 and the like.

  The power failure monitoring circuit 252 is a circuit for outputting a power failure signal SG1 to each NMI terminal of the MPU 201 of the main control device 110 and the MPU 211 of the payout control device 111 when the power is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. The power failure monitoring circuit 252 monitors the voltage of the stable DC voltage of 24 volts, which is the maximum voltage output from the power supply unit 251, and determines that a power failure (power loss, power loss) occurs when this voltage becomes less than 22 volts. Then, the power failure signal SG1 is output to the main controller 110 and the payout controller 111. Based on the output of the power failure signal SG1, the main controller 110 and the payout controller 111 recognize the occurrence of the power failure and execute the NMI interrupt process. The power supply unit 251 outputs a 5-volt voltage, which is a driving voltage of the control system, for a time sufficient for execution of the NMI interrupt processing even after the voltage of the DC stable 24 volts becomes less than 22 volts. Is maintained at a normal value. Therefore, main controller 110 and payout controller 111 can normally execute and complete the NMI interrupt process (see FIG. 19).

  The RAM erase switch circuit 253 is a circuit for outputting a RAM erase signal SG2 for clearing backup data to the main controller 110 when the RAM erase switch 122 (see FIG. 5) is pressed. The main control unit 110 controls the payout initialization command for clearing the backup data and causing the payout control unit 111 to clear the backup data when the RAM erase signal SG2 is input when the pachinko machine 10 is powered on. Transmit to the device 111.

<Regarding Control Processing of Main Controller in First Embodiment>
Next, each control process executed by the MPU 201 in the main control apparatus 110 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 12 to 23. The processing of the MPU 201 is roughly classified into a start-up process activated upon turning on the power, a main process executed after the start-up process, and a timer activated periodically (at intervals of 2 ms in this embodiment) There are interrupt processing and NMI interrupt processing activated by the input of the power failure signal SG1 to the NMI terminal. For convenience of explanation, timer interrupt processing and NMI interrupt processing will be described first, and then start processing And the main process will be described.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a timer interrupt process executed by the MPU 201 in the main controller 110. The timer interruption process is a periodic process executed every 2 milliseconds, for example. In the timer interruption process, first, reading process of various winning switches is executed (S101). That is, the state of various switches (foul winning switch 208a, shot ball detection switch 208b, etc.) connected to the main controller 110 is read, and processing corresponding to the state of the switch is executed. The detailed contents will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the first initial value random number counter CINI1 and the second initial value random number counter CINI2 are updated (S102). Specifically, the first initial value random number counter CINI1 is incremented by 1 and cleared to 0 when the counter value reaches the maximum value (399 in this embodiment). Then, the updated value of the first initial value random number counter CINI1 is stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 203. Similarly, the second initial value random number counter CINI2 is incremented by one, and when the counter value reaches the maximum value (239 in this embodiment), it is cleared to 0, and the updated value of the second initial value random number counter CINI2 Are stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 203.

  Further, the first hit random number counter C1, the first hit type counter C2, the stop type selection counter C3, and the second hit random number counter C4 are updated (S103). Specifically, 1 is added to each of the first per-random number counter C1, the first per-type counter C2, the stop type selection counter C3, and the second per-random number counter C4, and these counter values are the maximum values (in this embodiment, When reaching 399, 99, 99, 239, respectively, each clears to 0. Then, the updated values of the counters C1 to C4 are stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 203.

  Next, special symbol variation processing for setting a variation pattern or the like of the third symbol by the third symbol display device 81 while executing processing for displaying in the first symbol display device 37 is executed (S104), and then, The start winning process associated with the winning on the first ball entrance 64 (start winning) is executed (S105). Details of the special symbol variation process and the start winning process will be described later with reference to FIGS.

  After the start winning process is executed, a normal symbol variation process, which is a process for displaying on the second symbol display device 83, is executed (S106), and the ball passes through the second entrance (through gate) 67. The accompanying through gate passing process is executed (S107). The details of the normal symbol variation process and the through gate passing process will be described later with reference to FIG. After the through gate passing process is executed, the launch control process is executed (S108), and other processes to be periodically executed are executed (S109), and the timer interrupt process is ended. The firing control process detects that the player is touching the operation handle 51 by the touch sensor 51a, and firing the ball on condition that the strike stop switch 51b for stopping the firing is not operated. Is a process to determine the on / off of the The main controller 110 instructs the launch controller 112 to launch the ball when the launch of the ball is on.

  Next, the switch reading process (S101) executed by the MPU 201 in the main controller 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the switch reading process (S101). This switch reading process (S101) is executed in the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 12), reads the states of various switches connected to the input / output port 205 of the main control unit 110, and changes the states of the various switches. It is a process for executing the corresponding process.

  In this switch reading process, first, it is determined whether or not the foul winning switch 208a is on (S201). The foul winning switch 208a is turned on when the gaming ball enters the false winning opening 601 and the gaming ball passes through the foul winning switch 208a. In the process of S201, when it is determined that the foul winning switch 208a is on (S201: Yes), the ball entry flag 203h is set on (S202), and the far winning command is set (S203). Transition to processing.

  By setting the ball entry flag 203h to ON in the process of S202, a game ball has entered the foul winning opening 601 in the ball abnormality determination process (see FIG. 23) executed in the main process of the main controller 110. Can be detected. Further, the foul winning command set in the process of S203 is stored in a command transmission ring buffer provided in the RAM 203, and in the external output process (S1001) of the main process (see FIG. 21) executed by the MPU 201. Are sent to the payout control device 111. When the payout control device 111 receives the foul winning command, it controls the payout motor 216 to pay out the number of game balls corresponding to the command (one ball in this embodiment).

  On the other hand, when it is determined in the process of S201 that the foul winning switch 208a is off (S201: No), the process of S202 and S203 is skipped, and the process proceeds to the process of S204.

  When the process of S201 or S203 is completed, it is determined whether or not the timer counting flag 203n is on (S204). The timer counting flag 203 n is turned on when it is determined that the ball entering flag is on in the ball entering abnormality judging process (see FIG. 23) described later (see FIG. 23, S 1204 in FIG. 23). The on state is continued until the period for determining the entry abnormality of (the entry abnormality determination period) has elapsed. In this embodiment, the entrance abnormality determination period is 20 seconds. If it is determined in S204 that the timer counting flag 203n is on (S204: Yes), it is then determined whether the launch ball detection switch 208b is on (S205). The shot ball detection switch 208b is turned on when a game ball is launched and the game ball passes through the shot ball detection switch 208b. In the process of S205, when it is determined that the fire ball detection switch 208b is on (S205: Yes), the fire flag 203i is set to on (S206), and the process proceeds to S207.

  That is, when the game ball is detected by the launch ball detection switch 208b while the timer counting flag 203n is on (S205: Yes), the launch flag 203i is set to ON (S206). ). As a result, the state of the launch ball detection switch can be read only during a period in which it is necessary to perform a entering abnormality determination that requires counting the number of launch balls, so that the processing load can be reduced. In addition, when counting the number of shot balls or detecting the shot ball in other processing, it is not limited to this, and it is configured to read the state of the shot ball detection switch even outside the entrance abnormality determination period. Also good.

  On the other hand, in the process of S204, if it is determined that the timer counting flag 203n is not on (S204: No) and if it is determined that the launch ball detection switch 208b is not on (S205: No), The process is skipped, and the process proceeds to the process of S207.

  In the processing of S207, other switch reading processing is executed (S207). As other switches, for example, it is possible to detect the entrance to the above-mentioned various entrances (first entrance 64, second entrance 67) and various entrances (general entrance 63, specific prize entrance 65a). And a touch sensor 51a, a stop switch 51b, and an operation amount detection switch 51c, which are input through the payout control device 111 and the emission control device 112. When the entrance sensor detects the entrance of various entrance halls or game balls of various entrance halls, detection information (winning detection information) is stored based on the entrance entrance or the entrance entrance. The winning detection information stored here is referred to in the external output processing (see FIG. 22) executed in the main processing of main controller 110, and a winning ball command based on the winning detection information is transmitted to payout control device 111 Thus, the payout of the winning ball based on the entrance to the winning entrance or the winning entrance is performed. Also, based on the detection results of the touch sensor 51a, the strike switch 51b, and the operation amount detection switch 51c, the emission permission signal and the emission instruction signal are transmitted to the emission control device.

  The various switches 208 described above (far winning switch 208a, launch ball detection switch 208b, and other switches 208c) are set to OFF after being read in the switch reading process. This makes it possible to prevent the failure caused by continuously reading the state of the switch.

  Further, in the present embodiment, it is configured to detect whether or not the gaming ball has entered the foul winning opening 601 by the above-described switch reading process executed every 2 ms. That is, by detecting the state of the foul winning switch 208a every 2 ms, it is determined whether the gaming ball has passed. Here, it takes 2 ms or more for one game ball to pass through the foul winning switch 208a. Therefore, while the state of the far winning switch 208a is detected by the switch reading process (for 2 ms), two or more gaming balls pass through the far winning switch 208a, and the number of passing gaming balls can not be calculated. Can be suppressed. In the present embodiment, the timer interrupt process of the main controller 110 is configured to detect the state of the foul winning switch 208a. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the main process of the main controller 110, etc. It may be detected by the processing of In addition, the interval for detecting the state of the foul winning switch 208a may be changed as appropriate according to the time during which one game ball passes the far winning switch 208a.

  Furthermore, the foul winning switch 208a of this embodiment is configured to be able to output a signal for each ball even when the game balls pass in succession. Specifically, the foul winning switch 208a has a through hole (diameter 12 mm) that is slightly larger than the game ball (diameter 11 mm), so that two game balls cannot pass simultaneously. Therefore, when the game balls pass in series, the game balls pass in a row in the horizontal direction with respect to the passing direction. Here, the foul winning switch 208a is provided with a detection unit that detects a magnetic field that changes as the game ball passes and outputs an electrical signal according to the magnitude of the magnetic field. The changing magnetic field changes in accordance with the volume of the gaming ball in the detection range of the detection unit, and the detection range of the detection unit is narrower than the diameter (11 mm) of the gaming ball in the passing direction of the gaming ball It is configured to be a range. Thereby, every time one game ball passes, the magnetic field changes from “weak” to “strong” and then changes to “weak” again. As a result, even if the game balls pass in succession, the magnetic field (corresponding electrical signal) changes to “weak” every time one ball passes, so the game balls pass in succession. Even in the case, it is possible to detect the passage of the game ball for each ball and output a signal.

  Next, the special symbol variation process (S104) executed by the MPU 201 in the main controller 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing this special symbol variation process (S104). The special symbol variation process (S104) is executed in the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 12), and the special symbol (first symbol) variation display performed by the first symbol display device 37 or the third symbol display device. This is a process for controlling the variation display of the third symbol, etc. performed in 81.

  In this special symbol variation process, first, it is determined whether or not the present is currently in the middle of a special symbol (S301). As a big hit of the special symbol, during the display showing the big hit of the special symbol (including during the big hit game of the special symbol) in the first symbol display device 37 and the third symbol display device 81, and during the special symbol The middle of the predetermined time after the end of the jackpot game is included. As a result of the determination, if the special symbol is a big hit (S301: Yes), this processing is terminated as it is.

  If the special symbol is not big hit (S301: No), it is determined whether or not the display mode of the first symbol display device 37 is changing (S302), and the display mode of the first symbol display device 37 is changing. If not (S302: No), the value of the special symbol holding ball number counter 203c (number of holding N of the variable display in the special symbol) is acquired (S303). Next, it is determined whether or not the value (N) of the special symbol reserved ball number counter 203c is greater than 0 (S304), and if the value (N) of the special symbol reserved ball number counter 203c is 0 (S304: No), this processing ends.

  On the other hand, if the value (N) of the special symbol holding ball number counter 203c is not 0 (S304: Yes), the value (N) of the special symbol holding ball number counter 203c is decremented by 1 (S305) and changed by calculation A ball holding number command indicating the value of the special symbol holding ball number counter 203c is set (S306). The reserved ball number command set here is stored in a command transmission ring buffer provided in the RAM 203, and in an external output process (S1001) of a main process (see FIG. 21) described later executed by the MPU 201. , And sent to the audio lamp control device 113. When the voice lamp control device 113 receives the reserved ball number command, it extracts the value of the special symbol reserved ball number counter 203c from the reserved ball number command, and stores the extracted value in the special symbol reserved ball number counter 223b of the RAM 223. .

  After setting the holding ball number command in the process of S306, the data stored in the special symbol holding ball storage area 203a is shifted (S307). In the process of S307, a process of sequentially shifting the data stored in the pending first area to the pending fourth area of the special symbol holding ball storage area 203a toward the execution area is performed. More specifically, the areas within each area are: first holding area → execution area, second holding area → first holding area, third holding area → second holding area, second holding area → third holding area Shift data After shifting the data, the special symbol variation start process for starting the variable display in the first symbol display device 37 is executed (S308). The special symbol variation start process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In the process of S302, if the display mode of the first symbol display device 37 is changing (S302: Yes), it is determined whether or not the change time of the variable display being executed in the first symbol display device 37 has elapsed. (S309). The fluctuation time of the fluctuation display performed in the first symbol display device 37 is determined according to the fluctuation pattern selected by the fluctuation type counter CS1 (determined according to the fluctuation pattern command), and this fluctuation time If the period has not elapsed (S309: No), this process ends.

  On the other hand, in the process of S309, if the fluctuation time of the fluctuation display being executed has elapsed (S309: Yes), the display mode corresponding to the stop symbol of the first symbol display device 37 is set (S310). The setting of the stop symbol is performed in advance by a special symbol variation start process (S308) described later with reference to FIG. When this special symbol variation start process is executed, a special symbol lottery is performed based on the values of various counters stored in the execution area of the special symbol holding ball storage area 203a. More specifically, whether or not the special symbol is a big hit is determined according to the value of the first random number counter C1, and if the special symbol is a big hit, the value depends on the value of the first hit type counter C2. The jackpot A or the jackpot B is determined.

  In the present embodiment, when the jackpot A occurs, the blue LED is turned on in the first symbol display device 37, and when the jackpot B occurs, the red LED is turned on. Further, when it is off, the red LED and the green LED are turned on. In addition, although the display of each LED is cancelled | released, when the next fluctuation | variation display is started, it is good also as what makes it light only for several seconds after the stop of a fluctuation | variation.

  After the process of S310 is completed, when the variation display being executed in the first symbol display device 37 is started, the lottery result (the current lottery result) of the special symbol performed by the special symbol variation start process is as follows. It is determined whether it is a jackpot of a special symbol (S311). If the lottery result this time is the jackpot of the special symbol (S311: Yes), jackpot data is set based on the jackpot type (S312). And the start of the jackpot of a special symbol is set (S313), and it shifts to processing of S316.

  In the process of S311, if the current lottery result is out of the special symbol (S311: No), it is determined whether the value of the hour / minute counter 203f is 1 or more (S314), and the value of the hour / minute counter 203f is 1. If it is the above (S314: Yes), the value of the time saving / medium counter 203f is decremented by 1 (S315), and the process proceeds to S316. On the other hand, if the value of the hour / minute counter 203f is 0 (S314: No), the process of S315 is skipped and the process proceeds to S316.

  When the process of S313 or S315 is finished, a stop command is set (S316), and the process ends. The stop command set here is stored in a ring buffer for command transmission provided in the RAM 203, and an external output process (S1001) of a main process (see FIG. 21) to be described later executed by the MPU 201 It is transmitted toward the lamp control device 113. When the sound lamp control device 113 receives the stop command, the sound lamp control device 113 executes a process of stopping the change display being executed with the stop type received by the stop type command.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 15, the special symbol variation start process (S308) executed by the MPU 201 in the main control device 110 will be described. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the special symbol variation start process (S308). The special symbol variation start process (S308) is a process executed in the special symbol variation process (see FIG. 14) of the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 12), and the execution area of the special symbol holding ball storage area 203a. Based on the values of the various counters stored in, a lottery (decision of success / failure) of “special symbol jackpot” or “exclusion of special symbol” is performed, and the first symbol display device 37 and the third symbol display device 81 perform It is a process for determining the production pattern (the fluctuation production pattern) of the fluctuation production to be done.

  In the special symbol variation start process, first, each value of the first per-random number counter C1, the first per-type counter C2, and the stop type selection counter C3 stored in the execution area of the special symbol holding ball storage area 203a is acquired. (S401).

  Next, it is determined whether the probability change flag 203e of the RAM 203 is on (S402). If the probability variation flag 203e is on, it indicates that the pachinko machine 10 is in a special symbol probability variation state, and if the probability variation flag 203e is off, it indicates that the pachinko machine 10 is in a special symbol normal state.

  When the value of the probability change flag 203e is on (S402: Yes), the pachinko machine 10 is in the probability variation state of the special symbol, the value of the first random number counter C1 acquired in the processing of S401, and for high probability Based on the special symbol jackpot random number table, a lottery result indicating whether or not the special symbol is jackpot is acquired (S403). Specifically, the value of the first random number counter C1 is compared one by one with the random value stored in the special symbol big hit random number table for high probability. As described above, 10 random numbers that are big wins of special symbols are set to “0-9”, and the value of the first random number counter C1 matches the random number that hits them. If it is determined that it is a jackpot of the special symbol. When the lottery result of the special symbol is acquired, the process proceeds to S405.

  On the other hand, in the process of S402, when the probability change flag 203e is off (S402: No), since the pachinko machine 10 is in the normal state of the special symbol, with the value of the first random number counter C1 acquired in the process of S401. Then, based on the special symbol jackpot random number table for low probability, the lottery result of whether or not the jackpot of the special symbol is acquired (S404). Specifically, the value of the first random number counter C1 is compared one by one with the random value stored in the special symbol big hit random number table for low probability. As a random number value which becomes a big hit of the special symbol, 1 piece of “0” is set, and when the value of the random number counter C1 per 1 and the random number value which becomes a hit match, by the big hit of the special symbol Judge that there is. When the lottery result of the special symbol is acquired, the process proceeds to S405.

  Then, it is determined whether the lottery result of the special symbol acquired by the processing of S403 or S404 is the jackpot of the special symbol (S405), and when it is determined that the jackpot of the special symbol is (S405: Yes), Based on the value of the first hit type counter C2 acquired in the process of S401, the display mode at the time of big hit is set (S406). More specifically, the value of the first hit type counter C2 acquired in the process of S401 is compared with the random value stored in the special symbol jackpot type table, and the big hit of the two types of special symbols (big hit A, Of the jackpot B), it is determined what the jackpot type is. As described above, if the value of the first hit type counter C2 is in the range of “0 to 49”, it is determined that it is a big hit A (16R probability variation big hit), and if it is in the range of “50 to 99”, the big hit It is determined that it is B (16 R time short-time winning) (see FIG. 9B).

  In the process of S406, the display mode (the lighting state of the LED 37a) of the first symbol display device 37 is set according to the determined jackpot type (big hit A, big hit B). Further, in order to cause the stop symbol corresponding to the jackpot type to be stopped and displayed on the third symbol display device 81, the jackpot type (jackpot A, jackpot B) is set as the stop type.

  Next, the variation pattern at the time of jackpot is determined (S407). When the fluctuation pattern is set in the process of S407, the fluctuation time (display time) of the fluctuation effect in the first symbol display device 37 is set, and the third symbol display device 81 stops until it stops at the jackpot symbol. The variation time of the symbol is determined. At this time, the value of the variation type counter CS1 stored in the counter buffer of the RAM 203 is confirmed, and the variation time of symbol variation such as normal reach and super reach is determined based on the value of the variation type counter CS1. The relationship between the value of the fluctuation type counter CS1 and the fluctuation time is previously defined by a table or the like.

  For example, as variation patterns for outliers, various types such as "displacement (for long time)", "disengagement (for short duration)", "disappearing normal reach", "disappearing super reach", and "disappearing special reach" are defined. As the variation pattern for the jackpot, various "shared normal reach", "shared super reach", and "shared special reach" are defined, and as the variation pattern of hit / out shared, "shared normal reach", "shared Various types of "Super reach" and "shared special reach" are defined.

  In the process of S405, when it is determined that the special symbol is out (S405: No), the display mode at the time of out is set (S408). In the process of S408, the display mode of the first symbol display device 37 is removed and set to the display mode corresponding to the symbol, and to the value of the stop type selection counter C3 stored in the execution area of the special symbol holding ball storage area 203a. Based on this, as the type of stop to be displayed in the third symbol display device 81, it is set whether it is a back and forth reach, a reach other than the back and forth, or a complete out.

  Here, if the pachinko machine 10 is a definite variation of a special symbol, the value of the stop type selection counter C3 acquired in the process of S401 is compared with the random number value stored in the stop type selection table for high probability. Then, set the stop type. Specifically, if the value of the stop type selection counter C3 is in the range of "0 to 89", complete removal is set, and if it is in the range of "90 to 97", reach other than out of order is set, "98 , 99 ”and set the reach before and after. On the other hand, if the pachinko machine 10 is in the normal state of the special symbol, the stop type is set by comparing the value of the stop type selection counter C3 with the random number stored in the stop type selection table for low probability. To do. Specifically, if the value of the stop type selection counter C3 is in the range of "0 to 79", complete removal is set, and if it is in the range of "80 to 97", reach other than out of order is set, "98 , 99 ”and set the reach before and after.

  Next, the fluctuation pattern at the time of out of step is determined (S409). Here, the display time of the first symbol display device 37 is set, and the fluctuation time of the third symbol until the third symbol display device 81 stops at the dislocated symbol is determined. At this time, as in the process of S407, the value of the fluctuation type counter CS1 stored in the counter buffer of the RAM 203 is confirmed, and the fluctuation time of symbol fluctuation such as normal reach or super reach based on the value of the fluctuation type counter CS1. To decide.

  When the process of S407 or the process of S409 is completed, a change pattern command for notifying the display control apparatus 114 of the change pattern determined by the process of S407 or the process of S409 is set (S410). Next, a stop type command for notifying the display control device 114 of the stop type set in the process of S406 or S408 is set (S411). These variation pattern commands and stop type commands are stored in a ring buffer for command transmission provided in the RAM 203, and these commands are transmitted to the sound lamp control device 113 in the process of S1001 of the main process (see FIG. 21). Is done. The sound lamp control device 113 transmits the stop type command to the display control device 114 as it is. When the processing of S411 ends, the special figure fluctuation start flag 203g indicating that it is the timing to start the fluctuation of the special symbol is set on (S412), and the process returns to the special symbol fluctuation process.

  It is determined that it is the fluctuation start timing of the special symbol in the external output processing (refer to FIG. 22) by the special view fluctuation start flag 203g set in the processing of S412 (refer to S1101 in FIG. 22), the fluctuation start timing of the special symbol If it is determined that (S1101 in FIG. 22: Yes), the variation pattern command stored in the ring buffer for command transmission provided in the RAM 203 in S4010 processing is sent to the voice lamp control device 113 (See S1103 in FIG. 22). The audio lamp control device 113 transmits a display variation pattern command based on the received variation pattern command to the display control device 114. When the display control device 114 receives the display variation pattern command, the variation effect based on the received command is displayed on the third symbol display device 81.

  Next, the start winning process (S105) executed by the MPU 201 in the main control unit 110 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the start winning process (S105). This start winning process (S105) is executed in the timer interruption process (see FIG. 12), and it is determined whether or not there is a winning (start winning) at the first entrance 64, and there is a start winning. These are processes for executing hold processing of values indicated by various random number counters.

  When the start winning process is executed, it is first determined whether or not the ball has won (start winning) at the first entrance 64 (S501). Here, the entrance to the first entrance 64 is detected over three timer interruption processes. If it is determined that the ball has won the first entrance 64 (S501: Yes), the value of the special symbol reservation ball number counter 203c (the number N of the variable display hold in the special symbol) is acquired (S502). . And it is determined whether the value (N) of the special symbol reservation ball number counter 203c is less than an upper limit (4 in this embodiment) (S503).

  And, there is no winning at the first entrance 64 (S501: No), or even if there is a winning at the first entrance 64, the value (N) of the special symbol reservation number counter 203c is less than 4. If not (S503: No), the process ends. On the other hand, if there is a winning at the first entrance 64 (S501: Yes) and the value (N) of the special symbol reservation ball number counter 203c is less than 4 (S503: Yes), the number of special symbol reservation balls The value (N) of the counter 203c is incremented by 1 (S504). Then, a reserved ball number command indicating the value of the special symbol reserved ball number counter 203c changed by the calculation is set (S505).

  The holding ball number command set here is stored in a ring buffer for command transmission provided in the RAM 203, and other commands executed in the external output process of the main process (see FIG. 21) described later executed by the MPU 201. In the process (see S1108 in FIG. 22), it is transmitted to the audio lamp control device 113. When the voice lamp control device 113 receives the reserved ball number command, it extracts the value of the special symbol reserved ball number counter 203c from the reserved ball number command, and stores the extracted value in the special symbol reserved ball number counter 223b of the RAM 223. .

  After setting the holding ball number command by the process of S505, the respective values of the first random number counter C1, the first type counter C2 and the stop type selection counter C3 updated in S103 of the above-described timer interrupt process are stored in the RAM 203. The special symbol holding ball storage area 203a is stored in the first area of the vacant holding areas (the first holding area to the fourth holding area) (S506), and this processing is ended. In the process of S506, the value of the special symbol holding ball counter 203c is referred to, and if the value is 0, the holding first area is set as the first area. Similarly, if the value is 1, the reserved second area is set as the first area, if the value is 2, the reserved third area is set as the first area, and if the value is 3, the reserved fourth area is set as the first area.

  In this start winning process, a lottery result in a special symbol may be transmitted in advance to the sound lamp control device 113 from values indicated by various random number counters acquired based on the start winning. Thereby, it is possible to perform an effect based on the lottery result after the change, and it is possible to improve the player's interest.

  Next, normal symbol variation processing (S106) executed by the MPU 201 in the main control unit 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing this normal symbol variation process (S106). This normal symbol variation process (S106) is executed in the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 12), and controls the variation display of the second symbol performed in the second symbol display device 83, the open time of the electrically operated part, etc. It is a process to do.

  In this normal symbol variation process, first, it is determined whether or not the present symbol is being hit by a normal symbol (second symbol) (S601). The middle of the normal symbol (the second symbol) includes the display in which the second symbol display device 83 shows a hit and the opening and closing control of the electric symbol. As a result of the determination, if it is in the middle of the hit of the normal symbol (the second symbol) (S601: Yes), this processing is ended as it is.

  On the other hand, if it is not in the middle of the normal symbol (the second symbol) (S601: No), it is determined whether or not the display mode of the second symbol display device 83 is changing (S602), and the second symbol display device If the display mode 83 is not changing (S602: No), the value of the normal symbol holding ball number counter 203d (the number M of holding the variable display in the normal symbol) is acquired (S603). Next, it is determined whether the value (M) of the normal symbol holding ball number counter 203d is larger than 0 (S604), and if the value (M) of the normal symbol holding ball number counter 203d is 0 (S604: No), this process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if the value (M) of the normal symbol holding ball number counter 203d is not 0 (S604: Yes), the value (M) of the normal symbol holding ball number counter 203d is decremented by 1 (S605).

  Next, the data stored in the normal symbol reserved ball storage area 203b is shifted (S606). In the process of S606, processing is performed to shift data stored in the reserved first area to the reserved fourth area of the normal symbol holding ball storage area 203b in order toward the execution area. More specifically, the areas within each area are: first holding area → execution area, second holding area → first holding area, third holding area → second holding area, second holding area → third holding area Shift data After shifting the data, the value of the second per-random number counter C4 stored in the execution area of the normal symbol reserved ball storage area 203b is acquired (S607).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the hour / minute counter 203f of the RAM 203 is 1 or more (S608). The hour-time counter 203f is a counter that indicates whether the pachinko machine 10 is in the time-saving state of the normal symbol, and if the value of the time-shortening counter 203f is 1 or more, the time-saving state of the pachinko machine 10 is the normal symbol If the value of the time counter 203f is 0, it indicates that the pachinko machine 10 is in the normal state of the normal symbol.

  If the value of the hour / minute counter 203f is 1 or more (S608: Yes), it is determined whether or not the present is during the jackpot of the special symbol (S609). As a big hit of the special symbol, during the display showing the big hit of the special symbol (including during the big hit game of the special symbol) in the first symbol display device 37 and the third symbol display device 81, and during the special symbol The middle of the predetermined time after the end of the jackpot game is included. As a result of the determination, if the special symbol is a big hit (S609: Yes), the process proceeds to S611. In the present embodiment, during the jackpot of the special symbol, the lottery of the normal symbol is configured to be difficult to hit. This is because during the jackpot of the special symbol (ie, in the special game state), the player strikes a ball in an attempt to win the specified winning opening 65a. However, when the electric accessory attached to the first entrance 64 is released, the ball that is going to win the specific prize opening 65 a enters the first entrance 64. Therefore, it is for suppressing that the electrically operated combination which accompanies the 1st ball entrance 64 is open | released, and to make it the state which is easy to make the specific winning a prize opening 65a to be a prize. In addition, since the specific winning hole 65a is provided immediately below the first ball entrance 64, the first winning ball 64 can be prevented from entering the ball, even if the first hit ball 64 is restricted. Many balls enter the ball entrance 64. As a result, in most cases, while the pachinko machine 10 is transitioning to the special game state, the number of reserved balls for the first entrance 64 becomes maximum (four times).

  In the process of S609, if it is not during the jackpot of the special symbol (S609: No), the pachinko machine 10 is not in the jackpot of the special symbol and the pachinko machine 10 is in the time saving state of the ordinary symbol. Based on the value of the second per-random number counter C4 and the second per-random number table 202c for high probability, a lottery result indicating whether or not the normal symbol is hit is acquired (S610). Specifically, the value of the second random number counter C4 is compared with the random value stored in the second random number table 202c for high probability. As described above, if the value of the second hit type counter C4 is in the range of "5 to 204", it is determined that it is a normal symbol hit, and if it is in the range of "0 to 4, 205 to 239", It is determined that it is out of the normal symbol (see FIG. 9C).

  In the process of S608, when the value of the hour / minute counter 203f is 0 (S608: No), the process proceeds to S611. In the process of S611, since the pachinko machine 10 is in the jackpot of the special symbol or the pachinko machine 10 is in the normal state of the ordinary symbol, the value of the second random number counter C4 acquired in the process of S607, Based on the second random number table 202c for probability, a lottery result indicating whether or not the normal symbol is won is acquired (S611). Specifically, the value of the second random number counter C4 is compared with the random value stored in the second random number table 202c for low probability. As described above, if the value of the second hit type counter C4 is in the range of "5 to 28", it is determined that it is a normal symbol hit, and if it is in the range of "0 to 4, 29 to 239", It is determined that it is out of the normal symbol (see FIG. 9C).

  Next, it is determined whether the normal symbol lottery result acquired by the processing of S610 or S611 is a normal symbol win (S612). If it is determined that the normal symbol wins (S612: Yes) The display mode for winning is set (S613). In the process of S 613, after the variable display in the second symbol display device 83 is finished, the symbol “o” is set to be lit and displayed as the stop symbol (second symbol).

  Then, it is judged whether the value of the hour / minute counter 203f is 1 or more (S614). If the value of the hour / minute counter 203f is 1 or more (S614: Yes), the present is a big hit of the special symbol. It is determined whether or not (S615). As a result of the determination, if it is during the jackpot of the special symbol (S615: Yes), the process proceeds to S617. In the present embodiment, during the big hit of the special symbol, in order to suppress the sphere from entering the first entrance 64 as much as possible, even when it hits the normal symbol, it is the same as when the normal symbol is off In addition, the number of opening times and the opening time of the electric accessory are set.

  In the process of S615, if it is not during the jackpot of the special symbol (S615: No), since the pachinko machine 10 is not in the jackpot of the special symbol and the pachinko machine 10 is in the time saving state of the ordinary symbol, the first entry ball opening The opening period of the motorized accessory attached to 64 is set to one second, and the number of times of opening is set to two (S616), and the process proceeds to the processing of S619. In the process of S614, when the value of the time saving / storing counter 203f is 0 (S614: No), the process proceeds to S617. In the process of S617, since the pachinko machine 10 is in the jackpot of the special symbol or the pachinko machine 10 is in the normal state of the ordinary symbol, the open period of the motorized accessory accompanying the first ball inlet 64 is 0 The setting is made for 2 seconds, and the number of times of release is set to 1 (S617), and the processing shifts to the processing of S619.

  In the process of S612, when it is determined that the symbol is out of the normal symbol (S612: No), the display mode at the time of disconnection is set (S618). In the process of S618, after the variable display on the second symbol display device 83 is finished, the symbol “x” is set to be lit and displayed as the stop symbol (second symbol). When the setting of the display mode at the time of removal is completed, the process proceeds to S619.

  In the process of S619, it is determined whether or not the value of the hour / minute counter 203f is 1 or more (S619). The display variation time is set to 3 seconds (S620), and this process is terminated. On the other hand, if the value of the hour / hour counter 203f is 0 (S619: No), the fluctuation time of the fluctuation display in the second symbol display device 83 is set to 30 seconds (S621), and this processing is ended. In this way, except for the big hit of the special symbol, when the probability of the normal symbol is high, the time of the variable display becomes “30 seconds → 3 seconds” as compared with the case of the low probability of the normal symbol, and further, Since the open period of the motorized symbol attached to the first ball entrance 64 becomes very long, “0.2 second × 1 time → 1 second × 2 times”, the ball enters the first ball entrance 64 and It will be easy.

  In the process of S602, if the display mode of the second symbol display device 83 is changing (S602: Yes), it is determined whether or not the change time of the variable display executed in the second symbol display device 83 has elapsed. (S622). Here, the variation time is a time set in advance by the process of S620 or the process of S621 before the variable display is started on the second symbol display device 83.

  In the process of S 622, when the fluctuation time has not elapsed (S 622: No), this process ends. On the other hand, in the process of S622, if the variation time of the variation display being executed has elapsed (S622: Yes), the stop display of the second symbol display device 83 is set (S623). In the process of S623, if the lottery of the normal symbol becomes a hit, and the display mode is set by the process of S613, the "o" symbol as the second symbol is stopped and displayed on the second symbol display device 83 (lit It is set to be displayed. On the other hand, if the normal symbol lottery is out and the display mode is set by the processing of S 618, the "x" symbol as the second symbol is stopped (displayed) in the second symbol display device 83 Are set to When the stop display is set by the process of S623, when the second symbol display update process (see S1007) of the main process (see FIG. 21) is executed next, the variable display on the second symbol display device 83 is displayed. The process is terminated, and the stop symbol (second symbol) is stopped and displayed on the second symbol display device 83 in the display mode set in the process of S613 or the process of S618.

  Next, whether or not the normal symbol lottery result (the current lottery result) performed by the normal symbol variation process is the normal symbol hit when the variation display being executed in the second symbol display device 83 is started. Is determined (S624). If the lottery result this time is a normal symbol hit (S 624: Yes), the opening / closing control start of the electrically driven combination attached to the first ball entrance 64 is set (S 625), and this processing is ended. When the start of the opening / closing control of the electric accessory is set by the process of S625, the opening / closing control of the electric accessory is performed when the electric accessory opening / closing process (see S1005) of the main process (see FIG. 21) is executed next. Is started, and the opening / closing control of the motorized part is continued until the opening time and the number of times of opening set in the process of S616 or S617 end. On the other hand, if it is determined in the process of S624 that the current lottery result is out of the normal symbol (S624: No), the process of S625 is skipped and the present process is ended.

  Next, the through gate passing process (S107) executed by the MPU 201 in the main control apparatus 110 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing this through gate passing process (S107). This through gate passing process (S107) is executed in the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 12), and it is determined whether or not a sphere has passed through the second entrance 67. This is processing for acquiring and holding the value indicated by the second random number counter C4.

  In the through gate passing process, it is first determined whether or not the ball has passed through the second entrance 67 (S701). Here, the passage of the ball at the second entrance 67 is detected over three timer interruption processes. When it is determined that the ball has passed through the second entrance 67 (S701: Yes), the value of the normal symbol reserved ball number counter 203d (the number M of the variable display hold in the normal symbol) is acquired (S702). . Then, it is determined whether or not the value (M) of the normal symbol reserved ball number counter 203d is less than the upper limit value (4 in the present embodiment) (S703).

  Whether the ball has not passed through the second entrance 67 (S701: No), or even if the ball has passed through the second entrance 67, the value (M) of the normal symbol holding ball counter 203d is 4. If it is not less than (S703: No), this processing ends. On the other hand, if the ball passes through the second entrance 67 (S701: Yes) and the value (M) of the normal symbol reserved ball number counter 203d is less than 4 (S703: Yes), the number of normal symbol reserved balls The value (M) of the counter 203d is incremented by 1 (S704). Then, the value of the second random number counter C4 updated in S103 of the timer interruption process described above is used as the first of the free reserved areas (holding first area to holding fourth area) of the normal symbol holding ball storage area 203b of the RAM 203. This process is ended by storing in the area of (S705). In the process of S705, the value of the normal symbol holding ball counter 203d is referred to, and if the value is 0, the holding first area is set as the first area. Similarly, if the value is 1, the reserved second area is set as the first area, if the value is 2, the reserved third area is set as the first area, and if the value is 3, the reserved fourth area is set as the first area.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing an NMI interrupt process executed by the MPU 201 in the main control apparatus 110. The NMI interruption process is a process executed by the MPU 201 of the main controller 110 when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is shut down due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. By this NMI interrupt processing, the occurrence information of the power-off is stored in the RAM 203. That is, when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, the power failure signal SG1 is output from the power failure monitoring circuit 252 to the NMI terminal of the MPU 201 in the main controller 110. Then, the MPU 201 interrupts the control being executed and starts the NMI interrupt process, stores the power-off occurrence information in the RAM 203 as a setting of the power-off occurrence information (S801), and ends the NMI interrupt process. Do.

  The above-described NMI interrupt processing is also executed by the payout and emission control device 111 in the same manner, and the power disconnection occurrence information is stored in the RAM 213 by the NMI interrupt processing. That is, when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is shut off due to the occurrence of a blackout etc., the blackout signal SG1 is outputted from the blackout monitoring circuit 252 to the NMI terminal of the MPU 211 in the payout control device 111, and the MPU 211 interrupts the control under execution. Thus, the NMI interrupt process is started.

  Next, referring to FIG. 20, the start-up process executed by the MPU 201 in the main control apparatus 110 when the main control apparatus 110 is powered on will be described. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing this start-up process. This start-up process is started by the reset upon power-on. In the start-up process, first, an initial setting process associated with power-on is executed (S901). For example, a predetermined value determined in advance is set in the stack pointer. Subsequently, in order to wait for the control device on the sub side (peripheral control devices such as the audio lamp control device 113 and the payout control device 111) to become operable, a weight process (one second in this embodiment) is executed. (S902). Then, access to the RAM 203 is permitted (S903).

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the RAM erase switch 122 (see FIG. 5) provided in the power supply device 115 is turned on (S904). If it is turned on (S904: Yes), the process proceeds to S912. On the other hand, if the RAM erasure switch 122 is not turned on (S904: No), it is further determined whether or not the information on occurrence of power interruption is stored in the RAM 203 (S905), and if not stored (S905: No). Since there is a possibility that the process at the time of the previous power-off did not end normally, the process proceeds to S912 also in this case.

  If the occurrence information of power-off is stored in the RAM 203 (S905: Yes), the RAM determination value is calculated (S906), and if the calculated RAM determination value is not normal (S907: No), that is, the calculated RAM If the determination value does not match the RAM determination value stored at the time of power-off, the backed up data is destroyed, so the process also proceeds to S912. As will be described later in the processing of S1015 of the main processing (see FIG. 21), the RAM determination value is a checksum value at a work area address of the RAM 203, for example. Instead of the RAM determination value, the validity of the backup may be determined based on whether or not the keyword written in a predetermined area of the RAM 203 is correctly stored.

  In the process of S912, a payout initialization command is transmitted in order to initialize the payout control device 111 as the sub-side control device (peripheral control device) (S912). When receiving the payout initialization command, the payout control device 111 clears the area (work area) other than the stack area of the RAM 213, sets an initial value, and can start the payout control of the gaming ball. After transmitting the payout initialization command, main controller 110 executes initialization processing (S913, S914) of RAM 203.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 10, when RAM data is initialized when the power is turned on, for example, when the hall starts business, the power is turned on while the RAM erase switch 122 is pressed. Therefore, if the RAM erase switch 122 is pressed during the start-up process, the RAM initialization process (S913, S914) is executed. Similarly, the initialization process (S913, S914) of the RAM 203 is executed when the occurrence information of the power-off is not set or when the abnormality of the backup is confirmed by the RAM determination value (checksum value or the like). . In the initialization process of the RAM (S913, S914), the use area of the RAM 203 is cleared to 0 (S913), and thereafter, the initial value of the RAM 203 is set (S914). After the initialization process of the RAM 203 is executed, the process proceeds to S910.

  On the other hand, if the RAM erase switch 122 is not turned on (S904: No), the information on occurrence of power interruption is stored (S905: Yes), and the RAM judgment value (checksum value etc.) is normal ( S 907: Yes, while keeping the backed up data in the RAM 203, clear the power-off occurrence information (S 908). Next, a payout return command at the time of power recovery for returning the sub-side control device (peripheral control device) to the gaming state when the drive power supply is cut off is transmitted (S909), and the process proceeds to S910. When the payout control device 111 receives this payout return command, the payout control device 111 is in a state where the payout control of the game ball can be started while holding the data stored in the RAM 213.

  In the process of S910, the rendering permission command is transmitted to the sound lamp control device 113, and the sound lamp control device 113 and the display control device 114 are permitted to execute various effects. Then, the interruption is permitted (S911), and the process shifts to the main processing described later.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 21, the main process executed by the MPU 201 in the main control apparatus 110 after the above-described start-up process will be described. FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing this main processing. In this main process, the main process of the game is executed. As a summary, each process of S1001 to S1008 is executed as a periodic process of 4 ms cycle, and the counter update process of S1011 and S1012 is executed with the remaining time.

  In the main processing, first, while the timer interrupt processing (see FIG. 12) is being executed, output data such as a command stored in the ring buffer for command transmission provided in the RAM 203 External output processing to be transmitted to the control device is executed (S1001).

  Here, the details of the external output process (S1001) will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the external output process (S1001). This external output process (S1001) is executed in the main process (see FIG. 21), and is based on the presence or absence of various flags and winning detection information set in the switch reading process of S101 in the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 12). This is a process for performing the process.

  In the external output process, first, it is determined whether or not the special figure fluctuation start flag 203g is on (S1101). In the process of S1101, when it is determined that the special figure fluctuation start flag 203g is on (S1101: Yes), it is the timing to start the fluctuation of the special symbol, and it is fluctuated by the above special symbol fluctuation start process (see FIG. 15) Since the pattern command is set, the special variation start flag 203g is set to OFF (S1102), and the variation pattern command stored in the ring buffer for command transmission is sent to the voice lamp control device 113 (S1103). ). Then, the process proceeds to the process of S1104.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in the process of S1101 that the special figure fluctuation start flag 203g is off (S1101: No), it is not the timing to start the fluctuation of the special symbol, so the processes of S1102 and S1103 are skipped. The process proceeds to S1104.

  In the process of S1104, it is determined whether or not there is a foul winning command (S1104), and if it is determined that there is a far winning command (S1104: Yes), the far winning command is transmitted to the payout control device 111. At the same time, a signal is output to the terminal corresponding to the foul ball winning command on the external output terminal board 261 (S1105). In the payout control device 111, when the foul winning command is received, the payout motor 216 is controlled to pay out a winning ball (one ball in the present embodiment) according to the command. On the other hand, if it is determined in the process of S1104 that there is no foul winning command (S1104: No), the process of S1105 is skipped, and the process proceeds to S1106.

  In the process of S1106, it is determined whether or not there is an error command (S1106). If it is determined that there is an error command (S1106: Yes), an error command is transmitted to the voice lamp control device 113 and A signal is output to the terminal corresponding to the error command of the output terminal plate 261 (S1107). Here, examples of the error command include an error command (S1213 or S1215 in FIG. 23) set in a ball entry abnormality determination process (see FIG. 23) described later. The destination to which the error command is sent may be changed according to the type of the error command, and for example, an error command for stopping the payout of the prize ball may be sent to the payout control means 111. . As a result, the payment by the payout control device 111 can be stopped by transmitting to the payout control device 111 an error command to stop the payout of the winning balls when the cheating is detected.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in the process of S1106 that there is no error command (S1106: No), the process of S1107 is skipped and the process proceeds to S1108.

  In the process of S1108, a command other than the commands described above is transmitted. As a command other than the commands described above, for example, based on the winning detection information detected in the switch reading process (see S101 in FIG. 12), if there is winning detection information, it corresponds to the number of balls acquired for the payout control device 111. Send a prize ball command. Further, the reserved ball number command set in the special symbol variation process (see FIG. 14) or the start winning process (see FIG. 16) is transmitted to the voice lamp control device 113. Furthermore, the winning combination information command set in the start winning combination processing is transmitted to the voice lamp control device 113. In addition, when the fluctuation pattern command is transmitted by the process of S1103 described above, thereafter, the stop type command for stopping the fluctuation display of the third symbol by the third symbol display device 81 is transmitted to the voice lamp control device 113 .

  Returning to FIG. 21, the description will be continued. When the process of S1001 is completed, the value of the first variation type counter CS1 is then updated (S1002). Specifically, the first variation type counter CS1 is incremented by 1 and cleared to 0 when the counter value reaches the maximum value (198 in the present embodiment). Then, the update value of the first variation type counter CS1 is stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 203.

  When the first variation type counter CS1 is updated, the winning ball counting signal and the payout abnormal signal received from the payout control device 111 are read (S1003), and then the game ball is illegally entered into the foul winning hole 601 The ball entry abnormality determination process for detecting a wrongdoing is executed (S1004).

  Here, with reference to FIG. 23, the details of the entering abnormality determination process (S1004) will be described. FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the incoming ball abnormality determination process (S1004). This ball entry abnormality determination processing (S1004) is executed in the main processing executed by the MPU 201 of the main control unit 110, and the number of game balls fired and the number of game balls entered into the foul winning opening 601 And is a process of detecting an abnormal entry into the foul winning opening 601 and a fraudulent act.

  In the incoming ball abnormality determination process, first, it is determined whether or not the timer counting flag 203n is on (S1201). The timer counting flag 203 n is set to ON by the processing of S 1205 described later, and is set to OFF after a predetermined time (20 seconds in this embodiment) has elapsed (S 1218). If it is determined in the process of S1201 that the timer counting flag 203n is on (S1201: Yes), the timer counter 203m for measuring a predetermined time is decremented by 1, and the process proceeds to S1206.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the timer counting flag 203n is off (S1201: No), the ball entry flag 203h is turned on to determine whether or not a game ball has entered the foul winning opening 601. It is determined whether there is any (S1203). If it is determined in the process of S1203 that the entry flag 203h is not on (S1203: No), there is no entry of the game ball into the foul winning opening 601, and it is not a period for performing entry abnormality determination. The process ends.

  In the processing of S1203, when it is determined that the entrance flag 203h is on (S1203: Yes), the timer counter 203m is set to 5000 (corresponding to 20 seconds) in order to start the entrance abnormality determination ( S1204) The timer counting flag 203n is set to ON (S1205), and the process proceeds to S1206.

  When the process of S1202 or S1205 is completed, it is determined whether the ball entry flag 203h is on (S1206). In the process of S1206, when it is determined that the ball entry flag 203h is on (S1206: Yes), the game ball enters the foul winning opening 601 in the ball entry abnormality determination period, so the ball entry number The counter 203j is incremented by 1 (S1207), the entrance flag 203h is set to OFF (S1208), and the process proceeds to S1209. On the other hand, if it is determined that the entering flag 203h is off in the process of S1206 (S1206: No), the process of S1207 and S1208 is skipped, and the process proceeds to the process of S1209.

  In the process of S1209, it is determined whether or not the firing flag 203i is on (S1209). In the process of S1209, when it is determined that the firing flag 203i is on (S1209: Yes), the game ball is fired in the entering abnormality determination period, so one is added to the firing ball counter 203k. (S1210), the firing flag 203i is set to OFF (S1211), and the process proceeds to S1212. On the other hand, if it is determined in the process of S1209 that the launch flag 203i is off (S1209: No), the process of S1210 and S1211 is skipped and the process proceeds to S1212.

  Next, the ball entry abnormality is determined based on the ball entry number counter 203j corresponding to the gaming ball number entered into the foul winning opening 601 and the shot ball number counter 203k corresponding to the launched game ball number. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the ball entering number counter 203 j is larger than a value obtained by adding a predetermined value X (2 in the present embodiment) to the value of the shooting ball number counter 203 k (S 1212). As a result of comparing the number of gaming balls normally launched with the number of gaming spheres entering the far winning opening 601, the processing of S1212 has normally fired the gaming balls entering the far winning opening 601. It is determined whether or not there are two more balls (more than three balls) than the game balls. If it is determined that the number is large (S1212: Yes), an error command is set (S1213) on the assumption that an illegal action such as illegally entering the gaming ball into the foul winning hole 601 is performed (S1213), The process proceeds to S1217.

  Here, the reason why the predetermined value X is provided in the above-described entering abnormality determination process will be described. In the present embodiment, the ball abnormality determination is started when a game ball enters the foul winning opening 601 and the firing ball counter 203k and the ball counter 203j are counted. For this reason, the game ball used as the opportunity which a ball entering abnormality determination is started is not counted by the firing ball number counter 203k. Further, at the timing when the ball entry abnormality determination is started, there is a possibility that the game ball already launched by the ball launch unit 112a remains in the launch passage 701, and that the game ball may enter the foul winning opening 601. Be In consideration of such an error in the assumption, the predetermined value X is provided, and the error processing is executed when a clear abnormal state is detected. In this case, the error processing is not executed in the above-described case in which the value of the ball number counter 203j is larger than the value of the ball number counter 203k although the cheating is not executed. Unnecessary error notification can be suppressed. The predetermined value X is not limited to the one described above, and may be a value smaller than 2 (for example, 1) or a value larger than 2 (for example, 5). Further, the predetermined value X need not be set.

  The error command set in the process of S1213 is transmitted to the voice lamp control device 113 in the above-described external output process (see FIG. 22), and a signal is output to the corresponding terminal of the external output terminal board 261 corresponding to the error command. Is done. As a result, the voice lamp control device 113 can execute voice output and screen display indicating that the number of foul prizes is larger than the number of shot balls by receiving the error command. In addition, since the signal output to the external output terminal board 261 is detected by the hall computer 262, it is possible to notify hall employees or the like through the hall computer 262 that the number of foul prizes is larger than the number of shot balls. it can.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that there is not much in the processing of S1212 (S1212: No), it is then determined whether or not the value of the number-of-entry counter 203j is greater than 10 (S1214). When the value of the number-of-balls counter 203j is greater than the predetermined value Y (10 in this embodiment) (S1214: Yes), the number of game balls that have entered the foul winning opening 601 rather than the number of game balls that have been fired. The number of balls entering the foul winning hole 601 is large. Here, when playing a game, if the player intends to execute the game normally, more than 10 game balls will not enter the foul winning opening 601 within a predetermined time (20 seconds). Therefore, in this case, an error command is set (S1215), and the process proceeds to S1217.

  The error command set by the process of S1215 is transmitted to the voice lamp control device 113 in the above-described external output process (see FIG. 22), and a signal is output to the corresponding terminal of the external output terminal board 261 corresponding to the error command. Is done. As a result, by receiving the error command, the voice lamp control device 113 can execute voice output and screen display indicating that the number of winning prizes is large. In addition, since the signal output to the external output terminal plate 261 is detected by the hall computer 262, it is possible to notify the employee of the hall or the like through the hall computer 262 that the number of winning prizes is large.

  In the process of S1214, when it is determined that the number-of-entries counter 203j is equal to or less than the predetermined value Y (10) (S1214: No), a timer is used to determine whether it is the end timing of the entrance abnormality determination period. It is determined whether or not the counter 203m is 0 (S1216). If it is determined that the timer counter 203m is 0 (S1216: Yes), it is the end timing of the entering abnormality determination period (20 seconds), so the process proceeds to S1217, and it is determined that the timer counter 203m is not 0. If it is determined (S1216: No), since the ball entry abnormality determination is continuously performed, the present process is ended as it is.

  When the processing of S1213, S1215 or S1216 is completed, various counter values are reset (S1217). Specifically, when an error command is set by the processing of S1213 or S1215, or when it is determined by the processing of S1216 that it is the end timing of the entrance abnormality determination period (S1216: Yes), the entrance abnormality determination is performed. In order to end, the ball number counter 203j, the ball number counter 203k and the timer counter 203m are reset to zero. Subsequently, the timer counting flag 203 n is set to off (S 1218), and the process ends.

  As described above, in the ball entry abnormality determination process (S1004) according to the present embodiment, an error command is configured to be set when it is determined to be abnormal in the ball entry abnormality determination period (20 seconds). . Thereby, the occurrence of an abnormality can be detected early. The present invention is not limited to this, and it may be configured to determine whether or not it is abnormal after the ball entry abnormality determination period (20 seconds) has elapsed. In this case, since the abnormality can be determined after acquiring the information necessary for the abnormality determination for the landing abnormality determination period (20 seconds), the accuracy of the abnormality determination can be improved, and an unnecessary abnormality is notified. It can be suppressed.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the number of gaming balls entered into the foul winning opening 601 and the number of launched gaming balls are counted in the entering abnormality determination processing (S1004), but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, it may be counted in other processing such as processing executed in timer interrupt processing.

  In addition, the method for determining an abnormality in entering a ball is not limited to the above-described methods and combinations. For example, the abnormality determination may be performed by only one of the abnormality determinations in S1212 and S1214, or other abnormality determinations may be performed. You may add an etc. The other abnormality determination is, for example, for determining a case where an interval at which a game ball enters the foul winning opening 601 is on average faster than an interval at which the game ball can be fired (0.6 seconds in the present embodiment). Etc.

  Further, the trigger for starting the ball entry abnormality determination is not limited to that triggered by a game ball entering the foul winning opening 601, and may be measured every predetermined time, for example.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the configuration is such that abnormality is determined by counting the game balls that have entered the foul winning opening 601 and the game balls that have been launched. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The abnormality determination may be made using the results of counting the game balls entering the out slot 66) or the out slot 66). For example, with respect to the counted number of the game balls launched, the counted number of the game balls entered the far winning hole 601, and the counted number of the gaming balls hit into the gaming area without entering the far winning hole 601 If the sums of the values do not match, it may be determined as abnormal.

  Furthermore, there is a fraudulent act if there is continued entry into the foul winning opening 601 and the entry abnormality determination is executed again (when the entry abnormality determination period comes again after the entry abnormality determination period ends). It is likely to have been done. On the other hand, if it is the first time to enter the ball adjacency determination period immediately after the start of the game, there is a high possibility that the player has accidentally made a foul prize when starting to hit. Therefore, in the initial entry abnormality determination after the game is started, the threshold determined to be entry abnormality is made high (for example, it is determined that 15 or more balls are abnormal in S1214), making it difficult to become an abnormality determination In the non-entry ball determination, the threshold value for determining that the input is abnormal may be lowered (for example, in S1214, it is determined that five or more balls are abnormal), and the determination may be easily made. In this way, it is possible to accurately detect fraudulent acts while suppressing unnecessary error notification. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and more items may be determined for determining whether there is an abnormality in the first and subsequent balls than the first time (for example, the first time is only S1212 and the first time is determined by S1212 and S1214). The threshold value and the determination items may be changed stepwise in the subsequent entry abnormality determination. Further, after the timer counter reaches 0 (S1216: Yes in FIG. 23), the number of entering counters is greater than a predetermined value Y (10 in the present embodiment) while the timer count flag is on (during the entering abnormality determination period). A process of determining whether or not the number is smaller than a predetermined value Z (e.g., 5) may be added. Also by these processes, it is possible to improve the effect of being able to detect a fraud with high accuracy while suppressing unnecessary error notification.

  In the present embodiment, only one error command is set. However, the error command may be set in a plurality of stages according to the possibility of illegal games being performed. In such a case, in addition to the above-described entrance abnormality determination process, the determination may be performed using a pattern in which the determination value (determination value) is set low. By doing this, in addition to outputting that the illegal game is being performed, a slight error command such as a situation where the player mistakenly operates the operation handle 51 or a defect in the operation handle 51 is set. By transmitting to the sound lamp control device 113, it becomes possible to give a game description ("Please turn the operation handle more") by voice or liquid crystal display, or to notify the malfunction of the operation handle.

  Specifically, the timing at which the player changes the firing strength by operating the operation handle 51 (at the start of the game, at the start of the right hit game, at the end of the right hit game, etc.) is set as the timing at which the abnormal entry process is started. From there, the game ball entered into the foul winning opening 601 during a predetermined period is counted. If the counted value is larger than the predetermined value, there is a risk of malfunction of the launcher, so that output is enabled. With such a configuration, it is possible to determine not only the illegal game monitoring but also the malfunction of the operation handle 51. In addition, when performing both the malfunction determination of the operation handle 51 and the monitoring of the illegal game, it is preferable to store and determine a plurality of determination results of the entrance abnormality determination process in time series. That is, in the case of entering the ball winning hole 601 due to a malfunction of the operating handle 51, it occurs repeatedly unless the operating handle 51 is repaired, and in the case of entering the ball winning hole 601 by illegal game, limitation Because it occurs within the specified period.

  Desirably, the ball entry abnormality determination based on the unfair game stricts the determination value for determining the ball entry abnormality and shortens the period used for the determination, and the ball entry abnormality determination based on the malfunction of the operation handle 51 results in the ball entry abnormality It is preferable to make the determination value to be determined sweeter than the value to determine the illegal game, and to lengthen the period used for the determination. In this way, both can be determined.

  Moreover, although the timing at which the launch intensity is changed is set as the timing at which the abnormal entry process is started, desirably, the abnormal entry process is started after a predetermined time has elapsed since the launch intensity has been changed. The reason why the predetermined time has passed is that this prevents detection of the game ball launched before the launch intensity is changed, and the game sphere launched before the launch intensity is changed and the launch intensity changes This is to prevent the game ball from reaching an unintended region due to a collision with a game ball that has been launched after the game has been performed, and detecting such a game ball.

  The timing for determining the malfunction of the operation handle 51 is not limited to the timing described above, and may be always performed, or may be performed while a firing instruction is being made so that the firing intensity becomes a predetermined value or more.

  In addition, it is preferable to change the content of the notification to the outside when the malfunction of the operation handle is determined according to the gaming state (such as whether or not the jackpot is in progress). For example, if the jackpot is a big hit, the notification priority may be increased so that the store clerk can come as soon as possible. As described above, the main control apparatus may perform the process of changing the content of the notification using information based on the determination result of the entering abnormality determination and the information based on the gaming state of the gaming machine, and the voice in which the respective information is acquired A lamp controller may do this. Further, storage means may be provided for storing information based on the fact that the failure of the operation handle has been determined during the jackpot.

  In the ball entry abnormality determination process described above, the number of balls entered into the foul winning hole 601 is counted, and the ball entry abnormality determination is performed based on the counting result, but in order to achieve the same purpose as the following It is also conceivable to perform such control.

  That is, the ball entry flag 203h and the launch flag 203i may be always read from the RAM 203 provided in the MPU 201 of the main controller 110, and the ball entry abnormality determination may be performed based on the timing when each flag is turned on.

  Specifically, it is preferable to determine that the ball entry abnormality is when the ball entry flag 203h is turned on in a state where the launch flag 203i is not turned on. This is to determine the state in which the gaming ball has entered the far winning hole 601 even though the gaming ball has not been fired.

  Also, since there is a predetermined time (about 2 seconds) from when the game ball is fired until it reaches the foul winning opening 601, the fire flag 203 i is turned on a predetermined time before the timing when the fire flag 203 i is turned on. It may be determined whether or not By doing so, it is possible to more reliably determine the entrance abnormality.

  Furthermore, the timing of the predetermined time is started at the timing when the game ball enters the foul winning opening 601, that is, the timing when the pitch flag 203 h is turned on, and until the predetermined time (0.6 seconds) elapses, It may be determined that the game ball has entered the foul winning opening 601. By doing in this way, it becomes possible to detect the state in which the game ball is entering the foul winning opening 601 at a timing shorter than the game ball firing interval (0.6 seconds) by the operation handle 51.

  Note that when foul spheres are continuously generated, the foul spheres may be linked together in the launch path 701. Therefore, the predetermined time may be set as appropriate and may be shorter than 0.6 seconds. Further, the ball entry abnormality may be determined based on the fact that the state in which the game ball has entered the foul winning opening 601 within a predetermined time has been detected a plurality of times. By doing this, it is possible to further improve the accuracy of monitoring an unauthorized game.

  In addition, a game area arrival ball detection switch (not shown) for detecting that the launched game ball has reached the game area is provided near the end of the emission path 701, and a foul winning switch 208a, a shot ball detection switch 208b, The passage status of the launched game ball may be detected based on the detection results of the three switches of the game area reaching ball detection switch. By doing this, it is possible to further improve the accuracy of monitoring whether the detection result of the foul winning switch 208a is due to a normal game or to an unauthorized game.

  Specifically, the game ball detected by the launch ball detection switch 208a passes either the foul winning switch 208a or the game area arrival ball detection switch after a predetermined time. Therefore, when the launch ball detection switch 208a detects a game ball, it starts counting a predetermined time, and if the foul winning switch 208a or the game area arrival ball detection switch detects a game ball within the predetermined time, the detection is performed. Is determined to be normal, that is, when the foul winning switch 208a and the game area arrival ball detection switch both detect a game ball at other timing, that is, within the predetermined time, and when the foul ball is out of the predetermined time. When the winning switch 208 detects a game ball, the above-mentioned ball entry abnormality determination processing is started. By doing in this way, it is possible to determine that the game ball detected by the shot ball detection switch 208a has reached the game area, that is, it is possible to determine whether an illegal game is being performed while performing a normal game. Become.

  When such control is used, it is preferable to provide a plurality of areas (storeable for four balls) for storing the detection result of the firing ball detection switch 208b. This is because a newly-launched game ball is set to the launch ball detection switch 208b after it is detected by the launch ball detection switch 208b and before passing the foul winning switch 208a or the game area arrival ball detection switch. It is to pass.

  As described above, the switches for detecting the passage of gaming balls are provided at each position of the launch path, and the detection status of each switch is detected, even if the detection result of each switch is not counted, It is possible to achieve the same purpose and effect as the ball entering abnormality determination processing described in the present embodiment. In addition, about description of the control mentioned above, although description is abbreviate | omitted about the same location as the entrance abnormality determination process (refer FIG. 23) of this embodiment, the entrance abnormality determination process (refer FIG. 23) of this embodiment is abbreviate | omitted. ) Or may be provided independently.

  Returning to FIG. 21, the description will be continued. When the processing of S1004 is finished, then, if the special symbol is in the jackpot state, execution of the jackpot effect or jackpot control processing for opening or closing the specified winning opening 65a of the variable winning device 65 is executed (S1005) . In the jackpot control process, the specific winning opening 65a is opened for each round of the big hit state, and it is determined whether the maximum opening time of the specific winning opening 65a has elapsed or whether a specified number of balls have won. Then, when any one of these conditions is established, the specific winning hole 65a is closed. The opening and closing of the specific winning hole 65a is repeated for a predetermined number of rounds. In the present embodiment, the jackpot control process (S1005) is executed in the main process, but may be executed in the timer interrupt process.

  In the jackpot control process (S1005), a command based on the jackpot state of the special symbol is set. For example, when the jackpot of the special symbol is started, the opening command is set, and when the jackpot of the special symbol is ended, the ending command is set.

  The jackpot-related command set here is stored in a ring buffer for command transmission provided in the RAM 203, and in the external output process (S1001) of the main process (see FIG. 21) executed by the MPU 201, It is transmitted toward the lamp control device 113. When the sound lamp control device 113 receives the jackpot-related command, it transmits a corresponding display command to the display control device 114. When the display control device 114 receives the display command, the corresponding jackpot-related effects are displayed on the third symbol display device 81.

  Further, when it is determined whether it is the start timing of a new round in the jackpot game, the specific winning opening 65a is opened. If it is determined that it is the start timing of a new round, a round number command indicating the number of rounds may be set and transmitted to the audio lamp control device 113. Thereby, the start timing of the new round can be determined in the audio lamp control device 113, and the music and the effect can be changed in accordance with the start of the new round.

  At the end of the jackpot game, the probability variation flag 203e and the hour / medium counter 203f are set based on the jackpot type of the special symbol being executed. Specifically, when the jackpot game by jackpot A (probable jackpot) is being executed, the probability change flag 203e is set to ON, and when the jackpot game by jackpot B (time jackpot jackpot) is being executed, the time is short and middle The counter 203 f is set to 100. Thereby, the probability variation gaming state is awarded based on the jackpot A, and the time saving gaming state is granted based on the jackpot B.

  Next, an electrical accessory opening / closing process for performing opening / closing control of the electrical accessory associated with the first entrance 64 is executed (S1006). In the electric accessory opening / closing process, when the opening / closing control start of the electric accessory is set by the process of S625 of the normal symbol variation process (see FIG. 17), the opening / closing control of the electric accessory is started. The opening / closing control of the electric accessory is continued until the opening time and the number of opening times set in the processing of S616 or the processing of S617 in the normal symbol variation processing are completed.

  Next, the 1st symbol display update process which updates the display of the 1st symbol display apparatus 37 is performed (S1007). In the first symbol display update process, when a variation pattern is set by the process of S407 or the process of S409 of the special symbol variation start process (see FIG. 15), the first symbol display is a variation display according to the variation pattern Start at device 37. In this embodiment, of the LEDs 37a of the first symbol display device 37, for example, if the currently lit LED is red, the red LED is turned off until the fluctuation time elapses from when the fluctuation is started. Simultaneously turn on the green LED, and if the green LED is on, turn off the green LED and turn on the blue LED; if the blue LED is on, turn off the blue LED And turn on the red LED.

  The main process is executed every 4 milliseconds, but if the LED lighting color is changed every time the main process is executed, the player cannot confirm the change in the LED lighting color. Therefore, a counter (not shown) is counted once every time the main process is executed so that the player can confirm the change in the lighting color of the LED. Change the lighting color of. That is, the lighting color of the LED is changed every 0.4 s. The value of the counter is reset to 0 when the lighting color of the LED is changed.

  In addition, in the first symbol display update process, the first symbol display device when the variation time corresponding to the variation pattern set by the process of S407 or the process of S409 of the special symbol variation start process (see FIG. 15) ends. The variation display being executed in 37 is terminated, and the stop symbol (first symbol) is displayed as the first symbol in the display mode set by the process of S406 of the special symbol variation start process (see FIG. 15) or the process of S408. The device 37 is stopped (lighted).

  Next, a second symbol display update process for updating the display of the second symbol display device 83 is executed (S1008). In the second symbol display update process, when the variation time of the second symbol is set by the process of S620 of the normal symbol variation start process (see FIG. 17) or the process of S621, the second symbol display device 83 displays the variation display. Start. As a result, in the second symbol display device 83, a variable display is performed in which the symbol of "o" as the second symbol and the symbol of "x" are alternately lit. Further, in the second symbol display update process, when the stop display of the second symbol display device 83 is set by the processing of S623 of the normal symbol variation processing (see FIG. 17), the second symbol display device 83 executes the symbol display update processing. In the display mode set by the processing of S613 or the processing of S618 in the normal symbol variation start process (see FIG. 17), the stop symbol (second symbol) is stopped and displayed on the second symbol display device 83. (Lights up)

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the power failure occurrence information is stored in the RAM 203 (S1009). If the power failure occurrence information is not stored in the RAM 203 (S1009: No), the power failure monitoring circuit 252 outputs a power failure signal. SG1 is not output and the power is not shut off. Therefore, in such a case, it is determined whether or not the execution timing of the next main processing has come, that is, whether or not a predetermined time (4 ms in this embodiment) has elapsed since the start of the main processing this time (S1010) If the predetermined time has already passed (S1010: Yes), the process proceeds to S1001, and the above-described S1001 and subsequent steps are repeatedly executed.

  On the other hand, if the predetermined time has not yet elapsed from the start of the main processing of this time (S1010: No), during the time to the predetermined time, that is, within the remaining time to the execution timing of the next main processing (1) Update of the initial value random number counter CINI1, the second initial value random number counter CINI2 and the variation type counter CS1 is repeatedly executed (S1011, S1012).

  First, the first initial value random number counter CINI1 and the second initial value random number counter CINI2 are updated (S1011). Specifically, the first initial value random number counter CINI1 and the second initial value random number counter CINI2 are incremented by 1 and cleared to 0 when the counter value reaches the maximum value (399, 239 in the present embodiment). . Then, the updated values of the first initial value random number counter CINI1 and the second initial value random number counter CINI2 are stored in the corresponding buffer areas of the RAM 203, respectively. Next, the variation type counter CS1 is updated by the same method as the process of S1002 (S1012).

  Here, since the execution time of each process of S1001 to S1008 changes according to the state of the game, the remaining time until the next main process execution timing is not constant but varies. Therefore, by repeatedly performing the update of the first initial value random number counter CINI1 and the second initial value random number counter CINI2 using the remaining time, the first initial value random number counter CINI1 and the second initial value random number counter CINI2 (that is, , The initial value of the first random number counter C1 and the initial value of the second random number counter C4) can be updated at random. Similarly, the variation type counter CS1 can be updated at random.

  In the process of S1009, if the occurrence information of power interruption is stored in the RAM 203 (S1009: Yes), the power supply is shut down due to the occurrence of power failure or power off, and the power failure monitoring circuit 252 outputs the power failure signal SG1. As a result, it means that the NMI interrupt process of FIG. 19 has been executed, so that the process at the time of the power-off after S1013 is executed. First, the occurrence of each interrupt processing is inhibited (S1013), and a power-off command indicating that the power is shut off is sent to another control device (peripheral control devices such as the payout control device 111 and the audio lamp control device 113). And transmit (S1014). Then, the RAM determination value is calculated and stored (S1015), access to the RAM 203 is prohibited (S1016), and the infinite loop is continued until the power supply is completely shut down and processing cannot be executed. Here, the RAM determination value is, for example, a checksum value in a stack area and a work area backed up in the RAM 203.

  Note that the processing of S1009 is performed at the timing when the series of processing corresponding to the game state change performed in S1001 to S1008 ends, or at the end of one cycle of the processing of S1011 and S1012 performed within the remaining time. It is running. Therefore, in the main process of the main controller 110, the occurrence information of the power supply interruption is confirmed at the timing when each setting is completed. Therefore, when returning from the power interruption state, the process is performed after the start-up process is completed. It is possible to start from the process of S1001. That is, as in the case of being initialized in the start-up process, the process can be started from the process of S1001. Therefore, in the process at the time of power shutdown, the contents of each register used by the MPU 201 are saved in the stack area or the value of the stack pointer is not saved. In the setting process (S901), the stack pointer is set to a predetermined value (initial value), so that the process can start from S1001. Therefore, the control load on the main control device 110 can be alleviated, and accurate control can be performed without the main control device 110 malfunctioning or runaway.

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Next, with reference to FIGS. 24 to 27, each control process executed by the MPU 221 in the sound lamp control device 113 will be described. The processing of the MPU 221 can be roughly classified into a start-up process which is started upon turning on the power and a main process which is executed after the start-up process.

  First, a startup process executed by the MPU 221 in the sound lamp control device 113 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing this start-up process. This startup process is started when the power is turned on.

  When the start-up process is performed, first, an initial setting process is performed according to the power on (S1301). Specifically, a predetermined value determined in advance is set in the stack pointer. Thereafter, depending on whether or not the power-off processing flag 223x is turned on, the power-off processing in S1416 (FIG. 25) is performed due to an instantaneous voltage drop (momentary power failure, so-called “momentary power failure”). It is judged whether or not it is started during the execution of reference (S1302). As will be described later with reference to FIG. 25, when the sound lamp control device 113 receives a power-off command from the main control device 110 (see S1314 in FIG. 25), it executes the power-off process in S1416. Before the power-off process is performed, the power-off process flag 223x is turned on, and after the power-off process is completed, the power-off process flag 223x is turned off. Therefore, whether or not the power-off process in S1416 is in progress can be determined based on the state of the power-off process flag 223x.

  If the power-off process flag 223x is off (S1302: No), the current start-up process is started after the power supply is completely shut off, or after an instantaneous power failure and the power supply in S1416 It was started after completing the execution of the disconnection process, or was started by resetting only the MPU 221 of the audio lamp control device 113 due to noise or the like (without receiving a power down command from the main control device 110) It is. Therefore, in these cases, it is confirmed whether or not the data in the RAM 223 is destroyed (S1303).

  Confirmation of data destruction of the RAM 223 is performed as follows. That is, data as a keyword of “55 AAh” is written in the specific area of the RAM 223 by the process of S1306. Therefore, the data stored in the specific area is checked, and if the data is "55 AAh", there is no data destruction of the RAM 223, and conversely, if "55 AAh", the data destruction of the RAM 223 can be confirmed. If data destruction of the RAM 223 is confirmed (S1303: Yes), the process proceeds to S1304, and initialization of the RAM 223 is started. On the other hand, if data corruption in the RAM 223 is not confirmed (S1303: No), the process proceeds to S1308.

  If the current start-up process is started after the power supply is completely shut down, the keyword “55AAh” is not stored in the specific area of the RAM 223 (the memory in the RAM 223 is lost due to the power-off). ) Is judged to be data destruction of the RAM 223 (S1303: Yes), and the process proceeds to S1304. On the other hand, this startup process was started after an instantaneous power failure and after completing the power-off process in S1416, or reset only to the MPU 221 of the audio lamp control device 113 due to noise or the like. In the case where it is started to start, since the keyword "55AAh" is stored in the specific area of the RAM 223, the data of the RAM 223 is determined to be normal (S1303: No), and the process proceeds to S1308.

  If the power-off process flag is on (S1302: Yes), the startup process of this time is after the momentary power failure has occurred and during the execution of the power-off process of S1416, the sound lamp control device 113. The MPU 221 is started after being reset. In such a case, since the power-off process is being executed, the storage state of the RAM 223 is not necessarily correct. Therefore, since the control can not be continued in such a case, the process proceeds to S1304 and initialization of the RAM 223 is started.

  In the process of S1304, the storage area of the whole range of the RAM 223 is checked (S1304). As a check method, first, “0FFh” is written for each byte, and it is read for each byte to check whether it is “0FFh”. If “0FFh”, it is determined as normal. The writing and checking for each byte are performed in the order of “55h”, “0AAh”, and “00h” after “0FFh”. By the read / write check of the RAM 223, all storage areas of the RAM 223 are cleared to zero.

  If it is determined that the read / write check is normal for all the storage areas of the RAM 223 (S1305: Yes), the keyword "55AAh" is written in the specific area of the RAM 223 to set RAM destruction check data (S1306). By checking the keyword "55AAh" written in this specific area, it is checked whether there is data corruption in the RAM 223 or not. On the other hand, if an abnormality in the reading / writing check is detected in any of the storage areas of the RAM 223 (S1305: No), the abnormality of the RAM 223 is notified (S1307), and an infinite loop is performed until the power is shut off. The abnormality of the RAM 223 is notified by the display lamp 34. The sound output device 226 may output a sound to notify the abnormality of the RAM 223, or an error command may be transmitted to the display control device 114 to display an error message on the third symbol display device 81. You may

  In the process of S1308, it is determined whether or not the power-off flag 223y is turned on (S1308). The power-off flag 223y is turned on when the power-off process in S1416 is executed (see S1416 in FIG. 25). That is, since the power-off flag 223y is turned on before the power-off process of S1416 is executed, the process of S1308 is performed instantaneously when the power-off flag is turned on until the process of S1308 is performed. This is a case where the power failure is started after the power failure processing of S1416 is completed. Therefore, in such a case (S1308: Yes), the RAM work area is cleared to initialize each process of the sound lamp control device 113 (S1309), and the power-off flag 223y is set to OFF (S1310). Thereafter, after setting the initial value of the RAM 223 (S1311), the interrupt permission is set (S1312), and the process proceeds to the main process. The work area of the RAM 223 is an area other than the area for storing a command or the like received from the main control device 110.

  On the other hand, the reason for reaching the processing of S1308 when the power-off flag 223y is turned off is that, for example, the current startup processing is started after the power is completely shut off, and the processing of S1304 to S1306 is performed via S1308. Or the MPU 221 of the audio lamp control device 113 is reset only due to noise or the like (without receiving a power-off command from the main control device 110). Therefore, in such a case (S1308: No), S1309 and S1310 which are the clear processing of the work area of the RAM 223 are skipped, the processing is shifted to S1311, and the initial value of the RAM 223 is set (S1311). Is set (S1312), and the process proceeds to the main processing.

  The reason for skipping the clearing process of S1309 is that, when the process of S1308 is reached via the processes of S1304 to S1306, all the storage areas of the RAM 223 have already been cleared by the process of S1304. If the MPU 221 of the audio lamp control device 113 is reset only due to noise or the like and the start-up process is started, the data of the work area of the RAM 223 is saved without being cleared, and the audio lamp control device 113 is stored. It is because control of can be continued.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 25, the main processing executed by the MPU 221 in the audio lamp control device 113 after the startup processing of the audio lamp control device 113 will be described. FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing this main processing. When the main process is executed, first, it is determined whether or not 1 msec or more has elapsed since the main process was started or since the current processing of S1401 was executed (S1401). If not (S1401: No), the processing proceeds to S1412 without performing the processing of S1402 to S1411. In the process of S1401, the process of determining whether or not 1 ms has elapsed is mainly a process relating to display (rendering) in S1402 to S1411, and there is no need to edit in a short cycle (within 1 ms). This is because it is preferable to execute the command determination process of S1412, the variation display setting process of S1413, and the process of updating the counter values of S1413 and S1414 in a short cycle. By executing the processing of S1412 in a short cycle, it is possible to prevent a command received from the main control device 110 from being missed. By executing the processing of S1413 in a short cycle, the command received by the command determination processing Based on the above, it is possible to make a setting related to the changing effect without delay.

  If 1 msec or more has elapsed in the process of S1401 (S1401: Yes), first, various commands for the display control apparatus 114 set by the processes of S1403 to S1413 are transmitted to the display control apparatus 114 (S1402). ). Next, the setting of the lighting mode of the display lamp 34 and the output of each lamp are set so as to become the lighting mode of the lamp edited in the process of S1408 described later (S1403), and then the power on notification process is executed (S1404). The power on notification process is to notify that the power is turned on for a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) when the power is turned on, and the notification is made by the voice output device 226 or the lamp display device 227. It will be. Further, a command may be transmitted to the display control device 114 so as to notify that power is supplied on the screen of the third symbol display device 81. If the power is not turned on, the process proceeds to S1405 without performing the notification by the power-on notification process.

  In the process of S1405, a customer waiting effect process is executed, and then a pending number display update process is executed (S1406). In the customer waiting effect processing, when the pachinko machine 10 is not played by the player for a predetermined time, setting for switching the display of the third symbol display device 81 to the title screen is performed, and the setting is displayed as a command. It is sent to the device 114. In the reserved number display update process, a process for turning on a reserved lamp (not shown) according to the value of the special symbol reserved ball number counter 223b is performed.

  Thereafter, frame button input monitoring / effect processing is executed (S1407). This frame button input monitoring / production process monitors the input of whether or not the frame button 22 operated by the player has been pressed to enhance the production effect, and corresponds to the case where the input of the frame button 22 is confirmed. It is a process set to perform an effect. In this process, when an operation by the player on the frame button 22 is detected, a frame button operation command for notifying the display control device 114 that the frame button 22 has been operated is set.

  Also, when the frame button 22 is pressed during a period in which the change effect is not executed or during the high-speed change period, a process for changing the stage is performed, and a rear image change command for the display control device 114 is set. By including information on the type of the back image corresponding to the stage after the change in the back image change command, the display control device 114 displays the back image displayed on the third symbol display device 81 as an image corresponding to the stage. Processing to change to is performed. In addition, when a notice character appears at the start of fluctuation display, the expected value of the jackpot due to the current fluctuation is displayed by pressing the frame button 22, or the expectation of the jackpot is displayed by pressing the frame button 22 during reach production. It is good also as a decision button for changing to the production | presentation which can have, or selecting the reach | reduction effect of the frame button 22 among several reach productions. When the frame button 22 is not provided, the process of S1407 is omitted.

  When the frame button input monitoring / rendering process is completed, the lamp editing process is executed (S1408), and then the sound editing / output process is executed (S1409). In the lamp editing process, lighting patterns and the like of the electric decoration portions 29 to 33 are set to correspond to the display performed by the third symbol display device 81. In the sound editing / output process, the output pattern of the sound output device 226 is set so as to correspond to the display performed on the third symbol display device 81, and the sound is output from the sound output device 226 according to the setting.

  After the process of S1409, a liquid crystal effect execution management process is executed (S1410), and the process proceeds to S1411. In the liquid crystal effect execution management process, based on the fluctuation pattern command transmitted from the main control device 110, a time synchronized with the time required for the fluctuation display performed by the third symbol display device 81 is set. The lamp editing process of S1408 is executed based on the time set in the liquid crystal effect execution monitoring process. Note that the sound editing / output process of S1409 is also executed in a time synchronized with the time required for the variable display performed in the third symbol display device 81.

  After the process of S1410, a command determination process of performing a process according to the command received from the main control apparatus 110 is executed (S1411). Details of this command determination processing will be described later with reference to FIG. After the process of S1412, in order to cause the third symbol display device 81 to execute the fluctuation effect, the fluctuation display setting process is executed (S1412). Specifically, the display variation pattern command is generated and set based on the variation pattern command received from main controller 110. As a result, the command is transmitted to the display control device 114. The details of the variable display setting process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  When the processing of S1412 is completed, it is determined whether or not the information on occurrence of power interruption is stored in the work RAM 233 (S1413). The power-off occurrence information is stored when a power-off command is received from the main control device 110. If power off occurrence information is stored in the processing of S1413 (S1413: Yes), both the power off flag 223y and the power off processing flag 223x are turned on (S1415), and the power off processing is executed (S1416). . After the power-off process is executed, the power-off process flag 223x is turned off (S1417), and then the process is infinitely looped. In the power-off process, the generation of the interrupt process is prohibited and each output port is turned off to turn off the output from the audio output device 226 and the lamp display device 227. In addition, the storage of occurrence information of power-off is also erased.

  On the other hand, if the power failure occurrence information is not stored in the process of S1413 (S1413: No), it is judged based on the keyword stored in the RAM 223 whether or not the RAM 223 is destroyed (S1414) and the RAM 223 is destroyed. If not (S1414: No), the process returns to S1401, and the main process is repeatedly executed. On the other hand, if the RAM 223 is destroyed (S1414: Yes), the processing is endlessly looped to stop the execution of the subsequent processing. Here, if it is determined that the RAM is destroyed and an infinite loop is performed, the main process is not executed, and thereafter, the display by the third symbol display device 81 does not change. Therefore, the player can know that an abnormality has occurred, and can call a clerk or the like in the hall to ask for repair of the pachinko machine 10 or the like. Further, when it is confirmed that the RAM 223 is destroyed, the sound output device 226 or the lamp display device 227 may notify the RAM destruction.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 26, the command determination processing (S1411) executed by the MPU 221 in the audio lamp control device 113 will be described. FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing this command determination processing (S1411). This command determination processing (S1411) is executed in the main processing (see FIG. 25) executed by the MPU 221 in the sound lamp control device 113, and determines the command received from the main control device 110 as described above. . Further, in this process, when the ball holding ball number command is received from the main control device 110, the start of the continuous advance notice effect by the third symbol display device 81 is also determined.

  In the command determination process, first, the first command received from the main control apparatus 110 among unprocessed commands is read out from the command storage area provided in the RAM 223, analyzed, and the variation pattern command is received from the main control apparatus 110. It is determined whether or not (S1501). When the fluctuation pattern command is received (S1501: Yes), the fluctuation start flag 223c provided in the RAM 223 is turned on (S1502), and the fluctuation pattern type is extracted from the received fluctuation pattern command (S1503), Return to main processing. The variation pattern type extracted here is stored in the RAM 223, and is referred to when a variation display setting process (see FIG. 27) described later is executed. And it is used in order to set the fluctuation pattern command for indication which notifies the start of fluctuation production and the fluctuation pattern classification to display control 114.

  On the other hand, if the variation pattern command has not been received (S1501: No), it is then determined whether or not a stop type command has been received from the main controller 110 (S1504). When the stop type command is received (S1504: Yes), the stop type selection flag 223d of the RAM 223 is set to ON (S1505), and the stop type is extracted from the received stop type command (S1506). Return to processing. The stop type extracted here is stored in the RAM 223, and is referred to when a variable display setting process (see FIG. 27) described later is executed. Then, it is used to set a display stop type command for notifying the display control device 114 of the stop type of the variation effect.

  On the other hand, if the stop type command has not been received (S1504: No), it is next determined whether an error command has been received from the main control device 110 (S1507). If an error command is received (S1507: Yes), error processing (setting of a display error command, etc.) according to the received command is executed (S1508), and this processing is terminated.

  Here, as an error command in the present embodiment, it is determined that the number of winning prizes is greater than the number of fired balls in the above-described ball entry abnormality determination process (see FIG. 23) executed by the main controller 110 described above. At least an error command (S1213) to be set to and an error command (S1215) to be set when it is determined that the number of ball entry into the foul winning opening 601 is large.

  Specifically, in the process of S1508, when the error command set in the process of S1213 is received, a setting is made to output a voice saying “the number of fouls is greater than the number of fires” and “ A display error command for causing the third symbol display device 81 to display the characters “the number of fouls is larger than the number” is set. If the error command set by the processing of S1215 is received, it is set to output the voice “Large number of fouls” and the character “Large number of fouls” is displayed in the third symbol display. A display error command to be displayed on the device 81 is set. In addition, it is not limited to this, and the sound to be set may be an alarm sound (for example, a sound of "Peepy"), and not a character but a specific image (for example, an image showing occurrence of abnormality) in the third symbol display device 81 ) May be displayed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the occurrence of the abnormality is configured to be notified in a manner recognizable to surrounding players, but is not limited thereto, and is notified in a manner recognizable only to hall employees (for example, A specific LED may emit light, or notification by voice or screen display may not be performed, and the occurrence of an abnormality may be notified only by the hall computer. In this manner, the fraud monitoring can be performed without being detected that the player is monitoring the fraud.

  The display error command set here is stored in the command transmission ring buffer provided in the RAM 223, and is displayed in the command output process (S1402) of the main process (see FIG. 25) executed by the MPU 221. It is sent to the controller 114. When the display control device 114 receives the display error command, the third symbol display device 81 starts an error display corresponding to the command.

  On the other hand, in the process of S1507, when the error command is not received (S1507: No), it is determined whether or not another command is received, and the process according to the received command is executed (S1509) ), Return to the main processing. If the other command is a command used in the sound lamp control device 113, processing corresponding to the command is performed, the processing result is stored in the RAM 223, and if the command is used in the display control device 114, the command is displayed. Set the command to send to. Other commands include, for example, the above-mentioned opening command, the number-of-held balls command, and the like.

  Next, the variable display setting process (S1412) executed by the MPU 221 in the audio lamp control device 113 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the variation display setting process (S1412). This variation display setting process (S1412) is executed in the main process (see FIG. 25) executed by the MPU 221 in the sound lamp control device 113, and in order to cause the third symbol display device 81 to perform variation effects, The display variation pattern command is generated and set based on the variation pattern command received from main controller 110.

  In the fluctuation display setting process, first, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation start flag 223c provided in the RAM 223 is on (S1601). When it is determined that the fluctuation start flag 223c is not on (that is, off) (S1601: No), since the fluctuation pattern command is not received from the main control device 110, the process proceeds to S1606. Transition. On the other hand, if it is determined that the fluctuation start flag 223c is on (S1601: Yes), the fluctuation start flag 223c is turned off (S1602), and then the fluctuation pattern is determined in the process of S1303 of the command determination process (see FIG. 26). The fluctuation pattern type in the fluctuation effect extracted from the command is acquired from the RAM 223 (S1603).

  Then, based on the acquired variation pattern type, a display variation pattern command for notifying the display control device 114 is generated, and the command is set to be transmitted to the display control device 114 (S1604). The display control device 114 receives the display variation pattern command so that variation display of the third symbol is performed in the third symbol display device 81 with the variation pattern indicated by the display variation pattern command. Display control of the variation effect is started.

  When the processing of S1604 is completed, the data stored in the winning information storage area 223a is shifted (S1605). In the process of S1605, the data stored in the first to fourth areas of the winning information storage area 223a is shifted in order toward the execution area. More specifically, the data in each area is shifted such as first area → execution area, second area → first area, third area → second area, and fourth area → third area. After shifting the data, the process proceeds to S1606.

  In the process of S1606, it is determined whether the stop type selection flag 223d provided in the RAM 233 is on (S1606). If it is determined that the stop type selection flag 223d is off (S1606: No), since the stop type command is not received from the main control device 110, this variable display setting process is terminated, Return to processing. On the other hand, when it is determined that the stop type selection flag 223d is on (S1606: Yes), the stop type selection flag 223d is turned off (S1607), and then in S1506 of the command determination process (see FIG. 26) The stop type in the variation effect extracted from the stop type command is acquired from the RAM 223 (S1608).

  Next, based on the set stop type, a display stop type command for notifying the display control unit 114 is generated, and the command is set to be transmitted to the display control unit 114 (S1609). Exit. The display control device 114 receives the display stop type command so that the stop symbol corresponding to the stop type indicated by the display stop type command is stopped and displayed on the third symbol display device 81. The stop display of the fluctuation effect is controlled.

  As described above, in the first embodiment, with respect to handling of a foul ball generated when a player plays a game, a situation is possible in which a foul winning opening 601 is provided and the game can be played again by paying out with the prize ball. Because it is provided, it is no longer necessary to provide a dedicated passage for returning foul balls as in the past, so that free space can be used for another mechanism, and freedom when designing gaming machines It is possible to raise the degree. In particular, in the case where the game winning hole 601 is provided on the game board 13 and the payout control device 111, the upper tray 17, and the ball firing unit 112a are provided on the inner frame 12 side, parts are made from the game board 13 to the inner frame 12 side. It is necessary to provide a passage for returning the foul ball to straddle, which is more effective in such a game machine.

  In addition, the far ball can be easily branched from the firing path 701 by providing the far winning hole 601 at a position utilizing the gravity of the far ball in the firing path 701.

  Furthermore, since a branch path to the foul winning opening 601 is provided so as to avoid a region through which a game ball launched by the ball launch unit 112a passes, there is no problem with the game.

  Further, even if the foul winning opening 601 is provided at a position closer to the ball launching unit 112a than the winning opening provided in the game area, a structure for preventing fraud due to the game ball with a thread, and control for monitoring the fraud Can be illegitimately addressed.

<First Modification>
Next, with reference to FIG. 28, a pachinko machine 10 according to a first modification will be described. FIG. 28 is a front view of the pachinko machine 10 with the front frame 14 and the lower tray unit 15 of the pachinko machine 10 removed. The first modification is different from the above-described first embodiment in the change of the position of the second opening 604, the removal of the guide member, and the increase in the path of the gaming ball capable of entering the foul winning opening 601, The other points are the same. About the same part, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected or illustration is abbreviate | omitted and the detailed description is also abbreviate | omitted. In particular, the game board 13 is equipped with various configurations similar to those of the first embodiment described above, but is not shown.

  In the first modified example, the second opening 604 is provided on the inner peripheral side of the launch path 701, and the foul ball flowing down the second opening 604 is provided to the far winning hole 601 provided in the game area. It is configured to enter the ball. In addition, among the game balls that have reached the game area from the first opening 603 of the launch path 701, a game ball with extremely low launch strength flows down the special flow path provided on the inner peripheral side of the inner rail 61, and the foul prize opening 601. It is possible to win a prize.

  The flow of gaming balls in the launch path 701 will be described. The game balls fired by the ball firing unit 112a jump from the firing rail 801 through the gap 802, reach the outer rail 62, and then are guided along the outer rail 62 to the game area. That is, in the first modified example, since the game balls that have been launched pass along the outer circumference side of the launch path, the inner circumference side of the launch path where the launched game balls cannot enter Is provided with a second opening.

  As described above, in the first modified example, the second opening 604 is not provided at a position where the launched game ball rolls, and thus it is not necessary to provide the guide member 605.

  The foul ball generated at the end of the firing path 701 flows down the firing path and is guided by the guide member 602 to the second opening 604.

  As described above, in the first modified example, in the configuration in which the far winning hole 601 capable of entering the far ball is provided, in order to allow the gaming ball fired by the ball firing unit 112a to smoothly reach the gaming area. There is no need to add a new configuration. Further, even if the game ball reaches the game area, it becomes possible to handle the game ball which has been fired to a position which is extremely weak in launch strength and unsuitable for the game, like a foul ball. In order to guide the foul sphere generated above the second opening 604 to the second opening 604 more reliably, the second opening 604 may be provided at the upper left chord position. By doing so, the gravity flow of the foul sphere acts to more reliably flow down to the second opening 604.

<Second Modification>
Next, the pachinko machine 10 according to the second modification will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 29 is a front view of the pachinko machine 10 in a state where the front frame 14 and the lower plate unit 15 of the pachinko machine 10 are removed, and FIG. 30 is a diagram for explaining the configuration of the foul ball entrance passage 606. The second modification is different from the first embodiment described above in that the position of the second opening 604 is changed and the guide member is removed, and the other points are the same. About the same part, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected or illustration is abbreviate | omitted and the detailed description is also abbreviate | omitted. In particular, the game board 13 is equipped with various configurations similar to those of the first embodiment described above, but is not shown.

  In the second modified example, the second opening 604 is provided on the inner peripheral side of the firing path 701, and the foul ball flowing down the second opening 604 is provided to the far winning hole 601 provided in the game area. It is configured to enter the ball. Further, the foul ball entrance passage 606 is configured to guide the foul ball through the back side of the game board 13 to the foul winning opening 601 provided in the game area (see FIG. 30). Note that the game board 13 is made of a highly permeable acrylic resin so that the player can visually recognize the game ball flowing down the back side of the game board 13.

  The flow of gaming balls in the launch path 701 will be described. The game balls fired by the ball firing unit 112a jump from the firing rail 801 through the gap 802, reach the outer rail 62, and then are guided along the outer rail 62 to the game area. That is, in the second modification, since the game ball is passing along the outer periphery of the firing path in the second modification, the firing path inner periphery side to which the launched game ball can not enter Is provided with a second opening.

  As described above, in the second modified example, since the second opening 604 is not provided at a position where the launched game ball rolls, it is not necessary to provide the guide member 605.

  The foul ball generated at the end of the firing path 701 flows down the firing path and is guided by the guide member 602 to the second opening 604. Next, a configuration in which the game ball guided by the guide member 602 flows down to the foul winning opening 601 provided in the game area will be described with reference to FIG.

  30 (a) is an enlarged view of the area XXIX in FIG. 29, FIG. 30 (b) is a cross-sectional view taken along line XXXa-XXXa in FIG. 30 (a), and FIG. 30 (c) is It is sectional drawing in the XXXb-XXXb line | wire of FIG. 30 (a). The foul ball generated at the end of the firing area 701 flows down between the guiding member 602 and the inner rail 61 and is guided onto the ball receiving member 606a. The ball receiving member 606a is inclined downward toward the right side in the front view of FIG. 30A, that is, toward the inner rail 61, and is inclined downward toward the second opening 604 provided on the game board 13 (See FIG. 30C). Therefore, the game ball on the ball receiving member 606a passes the second opening 604 provided in the game board 13 along the formed downward slope (see FIG. 30 (b)). The game ball that has passed through the second opening 604 rolls in a passage 606c provided on the back side of the game board 13, and is discharged from the discharge port 600d provided in the game area of the game board 13 to the game area and wins a foul ball prize. Guided to mouth 601. In the second modified example, the game board is molded from a highly permeable acrylic resin, and the passage 606c is also molded from the same member, so that the game ball passing through the passage 606c is in front of the game board 13. It is configured to be visible from the side.

  By providing a structure for guiding the foul ball to the foul winning opening 601 as shown in the second modified example not on the front surface of the game board 13 but on the back surface, a limited front space of the game board 13, that is, the range of the game area Because it spreads, it becomes easy to install the device for improving the interest of the game.

  In the second modification, the second opening 604 is provided on the inner peripheral side in the firing path 701, and the foul winning opening 601 is provided in the game area of the game board 13, but may be provided in another place . For example, the second opening 604 may be provided on the outer peripheral side in the firing path 701, and the foul winning opening 601 may be provided in the lower right region of the game board 13 (see FIG. 32). By doing this, it is not necessary to provide the foul winning hole 601 for letting the ball enter the gaming area provided on the front face of the gaming board 13. In addition, by increasing the distance of the passage 606c passing the back side of the game board 13, it is possible to prevent an unfair act aiming at the foul winning opening 601.

  In addition, the shooting path 701 is configured such that the game ball can pass two balls in the front-rear direction (depth direction), and the game ball fired by the ball firing unit 112a is one on the back side (game board 13 side) It may be configured to be able to fire while maintaining a distance through which the ball can pass. In this way, in the case where the game board 13 is provided with an opening, the passage width direction of the launch path 701 can be narrowed, and the horizontal direction (width direction) of the game board 13 can be effectively used. I can do it.

<Third Modification>
Next, a pachinko machine 10 according to a third modification will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 31 is a front view of the pachinko machine 10 with the front frame 14 and the lower tray unit 15 of the pachinko machine 10 removed. The third modification is different from the first embodiment described above in that the position of the second opening 604 is changed and the guide member is removed, and the other points are the same. About the same part, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected or illustration is abbreviate | omitted and the detailed description is also abbreviate | omitted. In particular, the game board 13 is equipped with various configurations similar to those of the first embodiment described above, but is not shown.

  In the third modification, the second opening 604 is provided on the inner peripheral side of the launch path 701, and the foul sphere flowing down the second opening 604 is formed between the first inner rail 61a and the second inner rail 61b. It passes through the second opening 604 formed between the two, and enters into the foul winning opening 601.

  The flow of gaming balls in the launch path 701 will be described. The game balls fired by the ball firing unit 112a jump from the firing rail 801 through the gap 802, reach the outer rail 62, and then are guided along the outer rail 62 to the game area. That is, in the third modified example, since the game balls that have been launched pass along the outer circumference side of the launch path, the launch path inner circumference side where the launched game balls cannot enter Is provided with a second opening.

  As described above, in the second modified example, since the second opening 604 is not provided at a position where the launched game ball rolls, it is not necessary to provide the guide member 605.

  Furthermore, the inner rail 61 is divided into the first inner rail 61a and the second inner rail 61b, and a gap that allows the game ball to pass one ball is defined by the lower end portion of the first inner rail 61a and the second inner rail 61b. By providing the gap between the upper end of each of the two, the gap forms a second opening 604, and the foul ball can enter the foul winning opening 601 without using the guide member 602.

<Fourth Modification>
Next, with reference to FIG. 32, a pachinko machine 10 according to a fourth modification will be described. FIG. 32 is a front view of the pachinko machine 10 with the front frame 14 and the lower tray unit 15 of the pachinko machine 10 removed. The fourth modification is a further modification of the second modification described above, and differs in that the position of the second opening 604, the position of the foul winning opening 601, and the guide member 605 are added. The other points are the same. About the same part, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected or illustration is abbreviate | omitted and the detailed description is also abbreviate | omitted. In particular, the game board 13 is equipped with various configurations similar to those of the first embodiment described above, but is not shown.

  In the fourth modification, the second opening 604 is provided on the outer peripheral side in the firing path 701, and the foul winning is provided in the lower right area of the game board 13 with the ball falling down the second opening 604. It is configured to enter the mouth 601. Further, the foul ball entrance passage 606 is configured to guide the foul ball through the back side of the game board 13 to the foul winning opening 601 provided in the game area (see FIG. 30). Note that the game board 13 is made of a highly permeable acrylic resin so that the player can visually recognize the game ball flowing down the back side of the game board 13. Further, since the passage 606c provided on the back side of the game board is provided from the left end to the right end of the game board 13, the game ball path from the ball firing unit 112a to the far winning hole 601 is provided in the game area It can be longer than the mouth (not shown), and fraudulent acts on the foul prize winning mouth 601 can be prevented.

  The flow of gaming balls in the launch path 701 will be described. The game ball fired by the ball firing unit 112a jumps from the firing rail 801 through the gap 802 and reaches the guide member 605, and then the game ball rolled along the guide member 605 jumps over the second opening 604 and the game area Led to That is, in the fourth modified example, the launched game ball is guided by the guide member 605 so as not to fall to the second opening 604 and reaches the game area. The foul sphere generated on the terminal end side in the firing path 701 passes through the second opening provided at the lower left chord position of the firing path 701 by its own weight flow.

  By providing a structure for guiding the foul ball to the foul winning opening 601 as shown in the fourth modified example not on the front surface of the game board 13 but on the back surface, a limited front space of the game board 13, that is, the range of the game area Because it spreads, it becomes easy to install the device for improving the interest of the game.

  In addition, by doing in this way, it is not necessary to provide the foul winning opening 601 for entering the foul ball in the game area provided on the front surface of the game board 13. In addition, by increasing the distance of the passage 606c passing the back side of the game board 13, it is possible to prevent an unfair act aiming at the foul winning opening 601.

<Fifth Modification>
Next, with reference to FIG. 33, a pachinko machine 10 according to a fifth modification will be described. FIG. 33 is a front view of the pachinko machine 10 with the front frame 14 and the lower tray unit 15 of the pachinko machine 10 removed. The fifth modification is different from the first embodiment described above in that the position where the ball launching unit 903 is installed and the accompanying change are made, and the other points are the same. About the same part, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected or illustration is abbreviate | omitted and the detailed description is also abbreviate | omitted. In particular, the game board 13 is equipped with various configurations similar to those of the first embodiment described above, but is not shown.

  In the pachinko machine 10 described in the fifth modification, the game balls used in the game are collected by the collection path 901, and the collected game balls are shot at the upper left of the pachinko machine 10 by the lift lift 902 This is a gaming machine of a type in which it is lifted to a unit 903 and a game ball is launched into a game area by a launch solenoid 904.

  In such a pachinko machine 10, it is not necessary to provide a launch path 701 for causing the game ball to reach the game area, and it is possible to make the best use of the front of the game board 13 as the game area. However, since the game ball is launched from the launch solenoid provided on the upper left of the pachinko machine 10, there is no space for providing a member (the launch rail 801 in the first embodiment) for stabilizing the launched game ball. There was a possibility that variation would occur in the launched game balls. Therefore, the foul winning opening 601 is provided in a specific area in which gaming balls which are not suitable for the game flow in the gaming area. By doing this, it is possible to play the game again without making the game ball shot to a specific area other than the predetermined place into a useless ball despite the player aiming at the predetermined place. You can do so.

<Sixth Modification>
Next, with reference to FIG. 34, a pachinko machine 10 according to a sixth modification will be described. FIG. 34 is a front view of the pachinko machine 10 with the front frame 14 and the lower tray unit 15 of the pachinko machine 10 removed. The sixth modification is a function (so-called, replay function) that causes a game ball to be played again as a result of a game ball falling by its own weight in the game area other than for the purpose of entering the far ball in the far ball winning opening 601 ) And a pachinko machine 10 capable of providing new game playability. The sixth modification is a further modification of the first modification described above, in which the number of the second opening 604 and the number of the guiding members 602, the gaming ball that falls by its own weight in the gaming area 602 enters the foul winning opening 601. The difference is that the route to the ball is changed, and the other points are the same. About the same part, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected or illustration is abbreviate | omitted and the detailed description is also abbreviate | omitted. In particular, the game board 13 is equipped with various configurations similar to those of the first embodiment described above, but is not shown.

  In the sixth modification, a plurality (two) of the second openings 604 are provided, and the foul sphere generated in the launch path 701 is quickly branched off from the launch path 701, and is fired by the ball launch unit 112a. Prevents collision with game balls. In addition, a buffer member 608 for preventing the game ball that has fallen due to its own weight from the game area from entering the launch path 701 from the second opening 604 and preventing the guide member 602 from being damaged is provided in the second opening 604. It is provided.

  The flow of gaming balls in the characteristic firing path 701 of the sixth modification will be described. The game ball fired by the ball firing unit 112a jumps from the firing rail 801 through the gap 802 and reaches the guide member 605, and then the game ball rolled along the guide member 605 jumps over the second opening 604 and the game area Led to That is, in the fourth modified example, the launched game ball is guided by the guide member 605 so as not to fall to the second opening 604 and reaches the game area. The foul sphere generated on the terminal end side in the firing path 701 passes through the second opening provided at the lower left chord position of the firing path 701 by its own weight flow.

  As mentioned above, although the some modification was shown, you may use another structure, without restricting to this. For example, the members constituting the foul winning opening 601 may be provided integrally with the inner rail 61 and the outer rail 62 constituting the firing path 701, or the foul winning opening 601 may be provided within the firing path 701.

Second Embodiment
Next, with reference to FIGS. 35 to 37, the pachinko machine 10 according to the second embodiment will be described. In the first to sixth modified examples which are the modified examples of the first embodiment and the first embodiment described above, the far winning hole 601 capable of entering the far ball is provided, and the firing intensity is not reached to the game area A game ball that has been fired is configured to be returned to the player by a winning ball based on entry into the far winning hole 601.

  In the first embodiment described above, it is configured to be able to detect an illegal act such as illegally entering the fal winning opening 601 based on the number of balls entering the fal winning opening 601 and the number of launched gaming balls. ing. On the other hand, in the second embodiment, in addition to the control processing of the first embodiment, the firing intensity is adjusted to be a foul ball when a predetermined condition is satisfied.

  Specifically, in the gaming state (right-handed gaming state) premised on firing to the right of the gaming area such as the probability variation gaming state or the time saving gaming state, the operation amount of the operation handle 51 moves the gaming ball to the right of the gaming area When the strength is insufficient to fire (in this control example, the manipulated value is 80% or less), the firing strength at which the game ball to be fired becomes a foul ball (in this control example, the manipulated value corresponds to 20%) Adjust to the

  As a result, the game ball is not fired to the left of the game area due to a player's operation mistake or the like despite the right-handed game state, and the game ball is consumed unnecessarily or unintended prize It is possible to suppress the disadvantage to the player, such as

<About the electrical configuration of the gaming machine in the second embodiment>
First, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10 according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 35 is a block diagram showing the RAM 203 of the main controller 110 in the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10. The second embodiment is different from the first embodiment described above in that a part of the contents of the RAM 203 of the main controller 110 is changed, and is the same in other points. Specifically, the difference is that the emission permission flag 203r and the handle operation amount 203s are newly provided in the RAM 203 of the main control device 110. The other points are the same, and the same parts are denoted by the same reference numerals and the description thereof is omitted.

  The firing permission flag 203r is a flag indicating whether or not to permit the firing. When the firing permission flag 203r is on, the firing permission flag 203r indicates that the firing is permitted. On the other hand, when the firing permission flag 203r is off, , Indicates that launching is not permitted. This firing permission flag 203r is turned on when the touch sensor 51a is turned on and the stop switch 51b is turned off in the switch reading process (see FIG. 36) executed in the timer interruption process of the main controller 110. (S222 in FIG. 36). Then, it is referred to in the launch control process (see FIG. 37) executed in the timer interrupt process of the main control unit 110, and when the launch permission flag 203r is on, to launch the game ball from the ball launch unit 112a. , And sends a launch command to the payout control device 111. Upon receipt of the launch command, the payout control device 111 transmits a launch command based on the command to the launch control device 112, and the launch control device 112 launches a game ball based on the received launch command. Control 112a;

  The operation amount storage area 203 s is an area for storing the operation amount of the operation handle 51, and stores values of 0 to 100. This value indicates the operation position (angle from the origin position) with respect to the movable range (movable angle) of the operation handle 51 as a percentage. For example, when the value of the operation amount storage area 203s is 0, it indicates that the operation handle 51 is not operated (the origin position), and when the value of the operation amount storage area 203s is 100, the operation handle 51 It shows that 51 is operated fully open (it is the operable upper limit position).

  This operation amount storage area 203s is obtained when the touch sensor 51a is on and the stop switch 51b is off in the switch reading process (see FIG. 36) executed in the timer interrupt process of the main controller 110. The firing permission flag 203r described above is set to ON (see S222 in FIG. 36), and the operation amount detection switch 51c is stored in the operation amount storage area 203s (see S223 in FIG. 36). Then, it is referred to in the firing control process (see FIG. 37) executed in the timer interrupt process of the main controller 110, and a firing command is set based on the value of the operation amount storage area 203s (see S2005 in FIG. 37). ). Further, in this control example, when the game is in the right-handed game state and the value of the operation amount storage area 203s is in the range of 30 to 80, the value of the operation amount storage area 203s is assumed to be 20, and the firing command Is set. As a result, when the operation amount of the operation handle 51 is insufficient to fire the game ball to the right side of the game area (in this control example, the operation amount is 80% or less), The firing intensity can be adjusted so as to be a sphere (in this control example, the operation amount is 20%).

<About control processing of main controller in the second embodiment>
Next, with reference to FIG. 36 and FIG. 37, the control processing of the main controller 110 in the second embodiment will be described. The second embodiment is different from the first embodiment described above in that a part of the switch reading process and the firing control process is changed, and the other parts are the same. The same parts will be denoted by the same reference numerals and the detailed description thereof will be omitted.

  First, the details of the switch reading process (S101) executed by the MPU 201 in the main control apparatus 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing the switch reading process (S101). Compared to the first embodiment described above, the second embodiment is configured to set the firing permission flag 203r and the value of the operation amount storage area 203s based on the states of the touch sensor 51a and the stop flag 51b. The other parts are the same. The same parts will be denoted by the same reference numerals and the detailed description thereof will be omitted.

  In the switch reading process, first, the processes of S201 to S206 are performed as in the first embodiment. Next, it is determined whether the touch sensor 51a is on (S220). In the process of S220, when it is determined that the touch sensor 51a is not on (S220: No), the game ball is about to be fired without being based on the operation of the player, and the game ball is fired illegally. Since there is a high possibility that the game ball is about to be played, the process from S221 to SS223 is skipped so as not to permit the launch of the game ball, and the process proceeds to the process of S207.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in the process of S220 that the touch sensor 51a is on (S220: Yes), the game ball is about to be launched based on the operation of the player, then the strike switch is turned off. It is determined whether or not 51b is off (S221). In the process of S221, when it is determined that the stop switch 51b is on (S221), this is a case where the player is operating the stop switch 51b to temporarily stop the launch of the game ball. The processing of S222 and SS223 is skipped so as not to permit the launch of the game ball, and the processing shifts to the processing of S207.

  In the process of S221, when it is determined that the stop switch 51 is OFF (S221: No), the process proceeds to the process of S222 in order to permit the launch of the game ball. In the process of S222, the emission permission flag 203r is set to ON (S222), the value of the operation amount detection switch 51c is stored in the operation amount storage area 203s (S223), and the process proceeds to S207.

  In the process of S207, as in the first embodiment described above, the reading process of the other switches is performed, and the process ends.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 37, the details of the launch control process (S108) executed by the MPU 201 in the main controller 110 will be described. FIG. 108 is a flowchart showing the launch control process (S108). The second embodiment differs from the above-described first embodiment in that when the gaming state is the right-handed gaming state, the configuration is such that the firing intensity of the gaming ball is adjusted, and the other parts are the same. It is. The same part has a part where the details of the process are clearly shown in this control example, so that part will also be described.

  In the firing control process, first, it is determined whether or not the firing permission flag 203r is on (S2001). As described above, the release permission flag 203r is set to ON when the touch sensor 51a is ON and the strike-off switch 51b is OFF in the switch reading process (see FIG. 36). See S222 in FIG. 36).

  If it is determined in the process of S2001 that the launch permission flag 203r is off (S2001: No), the player does not operate the operation handle 51, or the game ball is about to be launched illegally. Since the game ball is not fired, the process ends.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in the process of S2001 that the firing permission flag 203r is on (S2001: Yes), the process proceeds to the process of S2002 in order to fire the gaming ball. In the process of S2002, it is determined whether or not the game is in the right-handed gaming state (S2002). Specifically, in this control example, after the end of the jackpot game based on the jackpot A (16R probability variation jackpot), the probability variation gaming state is provided by setting the probability variation flag 203e to ON, and the jackpot B (16R hour junior high hit) After the end of the jackpot game based on, the time saving game state is granted by the time saving counter 203f being set to 100. In this probability variation gaming state or time saving gaming status, the player is in the right-handed gaming state where the player plays a game by firing the gaming ball to the right of the gaming area, so the probability variation flag 203e is on or the time reduction counter 203f is Whether or not the game is in the right-handed game state is determined depending on whether it is one or more.

  If it is determined in the process of S2002 that the game is not in the right-handed game state (S2002: No), a firing command is set based on the value in the operation amount storage area 203s to execute normal firing control. Transfer to processing.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in the process of S2002 that the game is in the right-handed gaming state (S2002: Yes), the operation amount storage area 203s is used to determine whether it is necessary to adjust the firing intensity of the gaming ball. It is determined whether the value of is in the range of 30 to 80 (S2003). Here, when the value of the operation amount storage area 203s is less than 30 (that is, when the operation amount of the operation handle 51 is less than 30%), the firing strength is weak and the fired game ball does not reach the game area In the case of entering the foul winning hole 601. When the value of the operation amount storage area 203s is 80 or more (that is, when the operation amount of the operation handle 51 is 80% or more), the firing strength is strong and the fired game ball is fired to the right side of the game area. Is the case.

  When the value of the operation amount storage area 203s is in the range of 30 to 80 (that is, when the operation amount of the operation handle 51 is 30% or more and less than 80%), although the launched game ball reaches the game area, In this case, the game area is not reached (or less likely) to the right of the game area, and is fired to the left of the game area.

  Therefore, if it is determined in the process of S2003 that the value of the operation amount storage area 203s is in the range of 30 to 80 (S2003: Yes), the value of the operation amount storage area is set to 20 and the firing command is set ( S2004), the process proceeds to S2006. Thereby, when the operation amount of the operation handle 51 is an operation amount (30% to 80%) at which the fired game ball is to be fired to the left side of the game area, the operation amount is adjusted to 20% The game ball is fired with a high firing strength (that is, a launch strength that becomes a foul ball). Therefore, in the right-handed gaming state, the gaming ball is unnecessarily fired to the left side of the gaming area, and it is possible to prevent an unintended winning. Also, since the game ball that has become a foul ball enters the far winning hole 601 and will be returned as a winning ball (one ball), unnecessary firing of the game ball (launching to the left side of the game area) ), Game balls are not unnecessarily consumed.

  In the present control example, the launch intensity is adjusted to 20%. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the launch intensity that is adjusted so as to become a foul ball and enter the foul winning opening 601 may be appropriately changed. . In addition, since the firing strength launched to the right side of the game area and the firing strength to become a foul ball may vary depending on the configuration of the game board 13, for example, when the value of the operation amount storage area 203s is in the range of 40 to 70 Alternatively, it may be configured to adjust the launch intensity.

  On the other hand, in the process of S2003, when it is determined that the value of the operation amount storage area 203s is not in the range of 30 to 80 (S2003: No), the firing strength is weak and the fired game ball does not reach the game area and the foul When entering the winning opening 601 or when the launching strength is strong and the launched game ball is launched to the right side of the game area, the value in the operation amount storage area 203s is used to execute normal launch control. Based on the above, a launch command is set, and the process proceeds to S2006.

  When the process of S2004 or S2005 is completed, the launch permission flag 203r is set to OFF (S2006), and this process is terminated.

  As described above, in the second embodiment, in the right-handed gaming state, the strength that the operation amount of the operation handle 51 is insufficient to launch the game ball to the right side of the game area (in this control example, the operation amount Is adjusted to 80% or less), it is adjusted to a firing intensity (in the present control example, a firing intensity corresponding to an operation amount of 20%) in which the game ball to be launched becomes a far ball. As a result, the game ball is not fired to the left of the game area due to a player's operation mistake or the like despite the right-handed game state, and the game ball is consumed unnecessarily or unintended prize It is possible to suppress the disadvantage to the player, such as

  In addition, in a gaming state (for example, a right-handed state) in which a winning opening is provided for a single winning ball in the gaming area, and the direction in which the gaming ball is to be fired is specified, While the emission intensity is set, the emission control process may be forced to change the emission intensity for the winning ball to enter the winning opening of one ball. As described above, while the emission intensity is corrected by the emission control process, it is preferable to instruct the player to make the operation of the operation handle 51 the correct emission intensity. By doing so, the player can quickly operate the operation handle 51 so as to obtain an appropriate firing strength.

  In the present control example, the main control device 110 is configured to adjust the firing intensity. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the firing control device 112 may adjust the firing strength, or the dispensing control device 111 may make the adjustment. You may do it. Thereby, the processing load of main controller 110 can be reduced.

  Further, in this control example, it is configured to adjust the launch intensity of the game ball in the right-handed game state, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the launch intensity of the game ball is adjusted in the left-handed game state. Thus, the game ball may be fired to the right side of the game area due to a player's operation error or the like, and the firing strength to be adjusted may be changed according to the game state (for example, at the time of left-handed game Adjust to be left-handed and adjust to right-handed when playing right-handed).

  Further, in this control example, the launch intensity is adjusted according to the gaming state, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the launch intensity may be adjusted according to the state of the ball launch unit 112a. Specifically, the ball launch unit 112a is not ready to launch a ball (transient response of an electric element, a delay due to control processing, etc.), and the operation amount of the operation handle 51 is 60%, for example. First, when a game ball can be fired only at a launch strength of 50%, the launch strength is adjusted to 20% so that a foul ball is obtained. This prevents game balls from being fired into the game area with unintentional launch intensity by the player, and suppresses disadvantages to the player, such as unnecessary consumption of the game ball or unintentional winnings. can do.

  Further, when a specific jackpot (for example, jackpot A) is given, the above-described adjustment of the firing intensity may be performed. Thereby, the variation of the privilege provided by jackpot can be increased and the interest of a player can be improved.

  Although the main controller 110 performs output processing based on various determination processes in each embodiment and modification described above, all the output information can be output from the audio lamp controller 113 or the external output terminal board 261. Even when the determination processing is performed by other than the main control unit 110, all information based on the determination result is output to the sound lamp control unit 113 or the external output terminal plate 261. It is configured to be possible. In addition, the output information can be notified to the outside in an identifiable manner, and as means for performing the notification, various devices (LCD, speakers, etc.) connected to the sound lamp control device 113 or directly to the main control device 110 are used. There is a display unit or the like connected.

  In addition, you may implement this invention in the pachinko machine etc. of a different type from said each embodiment. For example, once a big hit, a pachinko machine that raises the expected value of the big hit until a big hit state occurs (for example, two times or three times) including that (for example, a two-time right item, a three-time right item) May be implemented as In addition, after the jackpot symbol is displayed, it may be implemented as a pachinko machine that generates a special game in which a predetermined game value is given to the player, as a prerequisite to winning a ball in a predetermined area. Further, the present invention may be implemented in a pachinko machine that has a special area such as a V-zone and has a special gaming state as a necessary condition for winning a ball in the special area. Further, in addition to the pachinko machine, the game machine may be implemented as various game machines such as an alepatchi, a sparrow ball, a slot machine, a game machine in which a so-called pachinko machine and a slot machine are integrated.

  In the slot machine, for example, a symbol is changed by operating the operation lever in a state where the coin is inserted and the symbol effective line is determined, and the symbol is stopped and determined by operating the stop button. It is a thing. Accordingly, the basic concept of the slot machine is that it is provided with a display device for confirming and displaying the identification information after variably displaying the identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information, and resulting from the operation of the starting operation means (for example, the operation lever). The variation display of the identification information is started, and the variation display of the identification information is stopped and fixedly displayed due to the operation of the operation means for stop (for example, the stop button) or when a predetermined time elapses. It is a slot machine that generates a special game that gives a predetermined game value to the player, as a prerequisite that the combination of identification information at the time is a specific one. In this case, the game medium is represented by coins, medals, etc. An example is given.

  In addition, as a specific example of a gaming machine in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are fused, a display device is provided which variably displays a symbol row consisting of a plurality of symbols and then displays the symbols, and is provided with a handle for ball launch. Not included. In this case, after the injection of a predetermined amount of balls based on a predetermined operation (button operation), for example, the variation of the symbol is started due to the operation of the operation lever, for example, due to the operation of the stop button or With the passage of time, the variation of the symbol is stopped, and a special game that gives a predetermined game value to the player is generated on the condition that the determined symbol at the time of stoppage is a so-called jackpot symbol. In this case, a large amount of balls are paid out to the lower tray. If such a gaming machine is used in place of a slot machine, only a ball can be handled as a gaming value in the gaming hall. Therefore, the gaming value seen in the current gaming hall in which pachinko machines and slot machines are mixed is used. It is possible to solve the problems such as the burden on equipment due to the separate handling of medals and balls and the restriction on the installation location of gaming machines.

  Although the present invention has been described based on the above embodiment, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications can be easily made without departing from the spirit of the present invention. It can be guessed.

  You may comprise combining each or all of said each embodiment and a modification, respectively. Moreover, although it comprised by sub control apparatuses, such as the main control apparatus 110 and the audio | voice lamp control apparatus 113, you may collect and constitute not only it but the main control apparatus 110 all the functions.

  Hereinafter, the concepts of various inventions included in the above-described embodiment in addition to the gaming machine of the present invention will be described.

<Feature A group> (Fall ball prize)
It has a game area in which game balls can flow, a launching means for firing the game balls toward the game area, and a path which can lead the launch balls fired by the launching means to the game area A launch path, guiding means for guiding a game ball, which has flowed back the launch path without reaching the game area, from the launch path, to the specific area from the launch path, and a game induced to the specific area A specific entry means capable of entering a ball, and an assigning means for giving at least a game value equivalent to one game ball each time the game ball enters the specific entry means. A feature of the gaming machine A1.

  Conventionally, a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine includes a launching device for launching a game ball in a game area, and a game ball that has not reached the game area among so-called launch balls (so-called foul). Ball collection device for collecting balls). A game machine in which the game balls collected by the ball collection device flow down the ball path provided in the game machine and is returned to the player again is known (Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 9-308730). In this case, it is necessary to provide a ball path for returning the foul ball to the player, and a space for providing a dedicated ball path for returning the foul ball to the player is included in the limited space in the gaming machine. There is a problem that the inside of the gaming machine becomes complicated to secure. In addition, there is a problem that the manufacturing cost goes up.

  According to the gaming machine A1, a game ball that has flowed backward through the launch route without reaching the game area is entered into the specific entry means, and a game value equivalent to at least one of the balls is based on the entry. Therefore, there is no need to separately provide a ball path in the gaming machine for returning the foul ball to the player, and the structure in the gaming machine can be simplified. It is also possible to eliminate the need to secure a space for providing a dedicated ball path for returning the foul ball to the player in the gaming machine.

  In the gaming machine A1, the guiding means has a guiding piece variable in a first state capable of guiding the gaming ball to the specific area and a second state regulating the guiding to the specific area, and the induction piece Is always arranged in the launch path in the first state, and can be changed to the second state by contacting with a game ball launched from the launch means to the game area. A gaming machine A2.

  According to the gaming machine A2, in addition to the effects achieved by the gaming machine A1, the following effects are achieved. That is, the game ball launched from the launching means to the game area is brought into contact with the guiding means, so that the guiding means is changed to the second state in which the guiding to the specific area is restricted. It is possible to prevent a situation in which the launched game ball is guided to a specific area. Therefore, there is an effect that the foul ball can be guided to the specific area without causing any trouble in normal games.

  In the gaming machine A2, a specific opening that communicates with the specific area is formed in the launch path, and the guide piece is disposed at a position for guiding the backflowed game ball to the specific opening in the second state. Game machine A3 characterized in that

  According to the gaming machine A3, in addition to the effects produced by the gaming machine A2, the guiding means is a second state that regulates that the gaming ball launched from the launching means to the gaming area is guided to the specific area. However, there is an effect that the foul sphere can be guided to a specific area.

  In any one of the gaming machines A1 to A3, storage means having a storage part capable of storing game balls supplied to the launching means, and supply means capable of supplying game balls from the storage means to the launching means The gaming machine A4 is characterized in that the giving means pays out one or more game balls to the storage means as the game value.

  According to the gaming machine A4, in addition to the effects produced by any of the gaming machines A1 to A3, the following effects are produced. That is, it is possible to use a mechanism for paying out a game ball based on a ball entered into a winning opening provided in a gaming machine, and the structure in the gaming machine can be simplified. In addition, the player can be made to fire again by the shooting means without touching the provided game balls, so that the player does not feel bothersome.

  In any one of the gaming machines A1 to A4, the giving means pays out one gaming ball every time one gaming ball enters the specific entering means A5 .

  According to the gaming machine A5, in addition to the effects played by any of the gaming machines A1 to A4, each game ball is paid out to the specific entry means so that one game ball is paid out. Has the effect of being able to avoid giving

  In any one of the gaming machines A2 to A5, the game machine has a payout passage through which the game balls paid out from the granting means flow down, and the payout flow path is paid based on having entered the specific ball entry means. A first flow path through which the game balls that have flown out flow, and a second flow path that guides the flowing-down game balls to the storage means, unlike the first flow path; The gaming machine A6 is configured to guide the game ball to the launching means without going through the storage means.

  According to the gaming machine A6, in addition to the effect produced by any of the gaming machines A2 to A5, there is an effect that the gaming ball given by the specific entry means can be immediately launched.

  In any one of the gaming machines A1 to A6, it has a game board having the game area, and a frame body configured to be detachable from the game board, and the launching means is disposed on the frame body, The gaming machine A7 is characterized in that the specific area is formed in the gaming board.

  According to the gaming machine A7, in addition to the effects produced in any of the gaming machines A1 to A6, the following effects are produced. That is, the foul ball generated on the game board side enters the specific ball entry means in the specific area provided on the game board, and the game ball given by the grant means is launched by the launch means. Therefore, it is not necessary to provide a return path for the foul ball straddling the gaming board and the frame as in the prior art, and the structure in the gaming machine can be simplified.

  In the gaming machine A7, the frame body includes the storage means, at least a part of the provision means, the first flow path, and the second flow path. Game machine A8.

  According to the gaming machine A8, in addition to the effects achieved by the gaming machine A7, the following effects are achieved. That is, it is possible to complete the path until the game ball given by the giving means is fired by the launching means within the frame. Therefore, there is an effect that the structure in the gaming machine can be simplified.

  In any one of the gaming machines A1 to A8, the launch path is formed by a wall portion that is erected in an arcuate shape with a width that allows a game ball to pass therethrough, and the launch means includes the wall And a guide ball for launching a game ball that flows back along the launch path along the inner peripheral side in the specific region. A game machine A9 characterized in that the game machine is to be guided to.

  According to the gaming machine A9, in addition to the effect of any of the gaming machines A1 to A9, there is an effect that a collision between the foul ball and the gaming ball launched by the launching means can be avoided.

  In the gaming machine A9, the wall portion is formed such that the wall portion on the inner circumferential side is formed shorter than the wall portion on the outer circumferential side.

  According to the gaming machine A10, in addition to the effect produced by the gaming machine A9, there is an effect that the foul ball can be efficiently guided to the specific area.

  In the gaming machine A1, the launch path is configured with a depth that allows two game balls to pass in the front-rear direction, and the launching unit launches the game balls into the game area. The game machine A11 is characterized by launching a game ball along a path through which one ball can pass on the depth side.

  According to the gaming machine A11, in addition to the effect of any of the gaming machines A1 to A8, there is an effect that a collision between the foul ball and the gaming ball launched by the launching unit can be avoided.

  In the gaming machine A11, the launching means is capable of firing with a launching force that allows the game ball to reach the game area along a path through which one game ball can pass on the depth side. A gaming machine A12 characterized by this.

  According to the gaming machine A12, in addition to the effect produced by the gaming machine A11, there is an effect that the gaming ball can be fired so that the foul ball and the gaming ball launched by the launching means do not collide.

<Features B group> (Detection of passage of gaming balls to judge abnormality)
A game area in which game balls can flow, a launcher capable of shooting game balls toward the game area, and a launch path having a path capable of guiding the launch balls fired by the launch means to the game area A first detection means capable of detecting the fired ball, a second detection means capable of detecting a game ball that has flowed back through the launch path before reaching the game area, and the first detection. Determination means for determining whether a predetermined condition is satisfied based on the detection result of the means and the detection result of the second detection means, and an output means for outputting information based on the determination condition being satisfied by the determination means. A game machine B1 characterized by

  Here, conventionally, a gaming machine that grants a privilege to a player by dropping the gaming ball launched by the launching device in the gaming area and entering the winning ball provided in the gaming area Are known (Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2007-252627). In such a gaming machine, there has been a problem that an illegal game in which a privilege is obtained in excess of the number of game balls launched by the launching device is performed.

  According to the gaming machine B1, the following effects are achieved. That is, it is possible to detect the launch ball and the far ball, and when the predetermined condition is satisfied based on the detection result, it is possible to output information based on the predetermined condition being satisfied. Therefore, there is an effect that it is possible to monitor that the illegal game has been performed based on the output information.

  In the gaming machine B1, the predetermined condition is a gaming machine B2 in which the second detecting means detects a gaming ball even though the first detecting means does not detect a gaming ball. .

  According to the gaming machine B2, in addition to the effect played by the gaming machine B1, there is an effect that it is possible to monitor an illegal game that a foul ball has been detected even though no gaming ball has been launched.

  In the gaming machine B1 or B2, the game machine B1 or B2 includes a clocking means capable of clocking a predetermined time, and a clocking start means for starting the clocking by the clocking means, wherein the determination means is a predetermined time after the clocking is started by the clocking start means A game machine B3 that determines that the predetermined condition is satisfied during the game.

  According to the gaming machine B3, in addition to the effects produced by the gaming machine B1 or B2, the following effects are produced. That is, the determination can be made in consideration of the time difference between the timing of detecting the game ball fired by the firing means and the timing of detection of the game ball as a foul ball. Therefore, there is an effect that it is possible to improve the monitoring accuracy of illegal games.

  In the gaming machine B3, the timing start means starts timing when the second detection means detects a game ball, and the predetermined condition is a period of time measured by the timing means. The gaming machine B4 is characterized in that the second detecting means detects a game ball.

  According to the gaming machine B4, in addition to the effects of the gaming machine B3, there is an effect that the need for clock time is eliminated, and wasteful processing can be reduced.

  In any one of the gaming machines B1 to B4, among the game balls launched by the launching unit, the game balls that have flowed backward through the launch path before reaching the game area are guided from the launch path to the specific area. A gaming machine B5 comprising guidance means, wherein the second detection means is provided in the specific area.

  According to the gaming machine B5, in addition to the effect produced by any of the gaming machines B1 to B4, there is an effect that only the foul ball can be reliably detected.

  The gaming machine B5 includes a branch port that branches a game ball from the launch route to the specific area, and the first detection unit is provided immediately before the branch port in the launch route. Machine B6.

  According to the gaming machine B6, in addition to the effects achieved by the gaming machine B5, the following effects are achieved. That is, the foul sphere generated in the launch path passes through the branch port and is guided to a specific area. Therefore, there is an effect that the first detecting means does not detect the game ball that has flowed back in the launch path, and can reliably detect the game ball that has been launched by the launch means.

  In the gaming machine B1 or B6, the second detection means is configured to enter a specific entry means capable of entering a game ball that has flowed backward through the launch path before reaching the game area. A gaming machine B7, which is provided for detection, and includes a granting means for giving a game value equivalent to at least one of the balls each time the second sensing means detects a gaming ball.

  According to the gaming machine B7, in addition to the effect produced by any of the gaming machines B1 to B6, there is an effect that the second detection means can be shared with the means for detecting entry into the specific entry means.

<Feature C group> (Abnormal monitoring by counting far balls)
A launch path having a play area in which game balls can flow, a launch means capable of shooting game balls in the play area, and a path capable of guiding a launch ball fired by the launch means to the play area And detection means capable of detecting a game ball that has flowed back the launch path before reaching the game area among the launch balls, and counting means for counting the backflowing game balls based on the detection result of the detection means. And an output means for outputting information based on the fact that the counting result by the counting means within a predetermined period is the predetermined counting result.

  Here, conventionally, a gaming machine that grants a privilege to a player by dropping the gaming ball launched by the launching device in the gaming area and entering the winning ball provided in the gaming area Are known (Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2007-252627). In such a gaming machine, there has been a problem that an illegal game in which a privilege is obtained in excess of the number of game balls launched by the launching device is performed.

  According to the gaming machine C1, the following effects are achieved. In other words, it is possible to count the foul balls and output information based on the fact that the counting result is a predetermined counting result. Therefore, there is an effect that it is possible to monitor that the illegal game has been performed based on the output information.

  In the gaming machine C1, when the counting result by the counting means becomes a first counting result predetermined as the predetermined counting result, the first counting result and the first counting result can be obtained without waiting for the elapse of the predetermined period. The gaming machine C2 is characterized in that it outputs information based on the fact that it has become.

  According to the gaming machine C2, in addition to the effects achieved by the gaming machine C1, the following effects are achieved. That is, when the counting result becomes the first counting result, information can be output immediately. Therefore, there is an effect that it is possible to immediately grasp that the illegal game is being performed.

  In the gaming machine C1 or C2, after the elapse of the predetermined period, the second counting result in which the counting result by the counting means within the predetermined period is smaller than the first counting result predetermined as the predetermined counting result. When it becomes, the gaming machine C3 is characterized in that it outputs information based on the fact that the second counting result has been reached.

  According to the gaming machine C3, in addition to the effect played by the gaming machine C1 or C2, there is an effect that both short-term illegal games and long-term illegal games can be monitored.

  In any one of the gaming machines C1 to C3, a fire ball detecting means capable of detecting a fire ball launched by the launch means, and a fire ball counting means for counting the fire balls based on a detection result of the fire ball detecting means, And the output means outputs information based on the fact that the counting result by the counting means within a predetermined period is greater than the counting result by the firing ball counting means. C4.

  According to the gaming machine C4, in addition to the effects produced by any of the gaming machines C1 to C3, the following effects are produced. That is, it becomes possible to compare the count result of the foul ball counted within the predetermined period with the count result of the game ball fired by the launching means. Therefore, there is an effect that it is possible to improve the monitoring accuracy of illegal games.

  In the gaming machine C4, the game machine C4 includes correction number calculation means for calculating a correction number obtained by adding a predetermined number to the counting result obtained by the number of shot balls counting means, and the output means includes the counting result obtained by the counting means within a predetermined period. The gaming machine C5 is characterized in that it outputs information based on the fact that the number of corrections has increased.

  According to the gaming machine C5, in addition to the effects achieved by the gaming machine C4, the following effects are achieved. In other words, even if a foul sphere that has passed through the launch ball detection means but has not passed through the detection means has occurred, correction is performed by adding a predetermined number as an allowable error range so that it is not determined to be abnormal. Can do. Therefore, there is an effect that it is possible to improve the monitoring accuracy of illegal games.

<Feature D group> (Structure measures for entering security)
A launch path having a play area in which game balls can flow, a launch means capable of shooting game balls in the play area, and a path capable of guiding the game balls fired by the launch means to the play area An opening through which game balls that have flowed back the launch path can not enter the game area provided in the launch path and can enter the game ball can enter the opening; A means for giving a player a game value equivalent to the entered game ball based on the fact that the game ball has entered the entrance means, and from below the opening toward the launch path A game machine D1 characterized by having a projecting piece protruding from the upper surface.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there is a gaming machine that grants a privilege to a player by dropping a gaming ball launched by a launching device in the gaming area and entering the winning ball provided in the gaming area. (Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2007-252627). In such a gaming machine, in order to obtain a privilege beyond the number of game balls fired by the launching device, an illegal game is performed in which a game ball with a filamentous body is operated and a ball is detected multiple times. There was a problem.

  According to the gaming machine D1, there is an effect that an illegal game can be made difficult to be performed by the protruding piece with which the filament attached to the game ball comes into contact.

  In the gaming machine D1, the protruding piece is configured to have a substantially opening width of the opening, and is arranged to protrude to a position facing the opening.

  According to the gaming machine D2, in addition to the effect produced by the gaming machine D1, there is an effect that the filamentous body can be brought into contact with certainty.

  In the gaming machine D1 or D2, the protruding piece is formed of an elastic body, and when receiving the backflowed game ball, receives the backflowed game ball and guides the game ball to the opening. The gaming machine D3 is characterized in that it is elastically deformed in the opposite direction on the basis of the fact that an external force greater than that received from the backflowed game ball is received in a direction opposite to the launch direction of the game ball.

  According to the gaming machine D3, in addition to the effect produced by the gaming machine D1 or D2, the protruding piece that comes into contact with the filamentous body is elastically deformed, so that it is possible to make it difficult to play an illegal game.

  A gaming machine D4 according to any one of the gaming machines D1 to D3, wherein at least a tip end portion of the projecting piece is provided with cutting means having a predetermined cutting force.

  According to the gaming machine D4, in addition to the effect of any of the gaming machines D1 to D3, there is an effect that illegal games can be prevented by enabling the filamentous body to be cut by the cutting means.

  In any one of the gaming machines D1 to D4, the game machine has a guide channel that communicates with the opening and guides the game ball that has entered from the opening to the entrance means. The game machine D5 is characterized in that a protrusion protruding from the opening is formed.

  According to the gaming machine D5, in addition to the effect of any of the gaming machines D1 to D4, there is an effect that it is possible to make it more difficult to play an illegal game by using a plurality of parts that the filamentous body contacts.

  In the gaming machine D5, the ball entry means is disposed such that the projecting portion is positioned above the ball entry portion where the gaming ball enters the ball.

  According to the gaming machine D6, in addition to the effect produced by the gaming machine D5, there is an effect that a portion with which the filamentous body can be surely brought into contact can be provided.

  In the gaming machine D5 or D6, the gaming machine D7 is characterized in that a specific cutting means having a cutting force is provided at one end of the protruding portion.

  According to the gaming machine D7, in addition to the effect produced by the gaming machine D5 or D6, there is an effect that illegal games can be prevented by allowing the filamentous body to be cut by the specific cutting means.

  In the gaming machine D3, the elastic body is configured to allow the game ball to pass through the launch path based on receiving an external force greater than that received from the backflowed game ball in a direction opposite to the launch direction of the game ball. A gaming machine D8 that is elastically deformed to a restricting position to be restricted.

  According to the gaming machine D8, in addition to the effects achieved by the gaming machine D3, the following effects are achieved. That is, even if there is a player who is playing an illegal game while playing a normal game so that it is not discovered that an illegal game is being played, the protruding piece elastically deforms so as to block the launch path by operating the filament Therefore, the game ball fired by the launching means does not normally reach the game area. Therefore, there is an effect that it is possible to make it difficult to simultaneously perform the illegal game and the normal game.

<Feature E group> (monitoring the failure of the launcher)
A game area where the game ball can flow down, a firing means that can change the firing strength, and when it is fired with a predetermined firing strength, it is possible to reach the game field to the game field, and its firing means A launch path having a launch instruction means for instructing launch at an arbitrary launch intensity, a launch path having a path capable of guiding the gaming ball launched by the launch means to the gaming area, and the launch means Among the game balls fired by the game, the game ball which has flowed back the launch path before reaching the game area is a specific ball entry means that can enter the ball, and an instruction equal to or more than the predetermined launch intensity by the launch instruction means The game machine E1 further includes an abnormal process executing means for executing an abnormal process when a predetermined condition is established based on the entry to the specific entry means.

  Here, there is a gaming machine which drops a game ball fired by a launcher within a game area and gives a player a privilege based on the game ball entering a winning opening provided in the game area. It is known (Unexamined-Japanese-Patent No. 2007-252627). In such a gaming machine, if there is a problem with the launching device, the player may not be able to launch the gaming machine at a desired position, and there is a possibility that a privilege will not be given.

  According to the gaming machine E1, when a launch instruction is issued with a launch intensity reaching the game area, a condition based on entering a specific entry means capable of entering a foul ball is satisfied. Abnormal processing can be executed. Therefore, there is an effect that it is possible to monitor the malfunction of the launching means.

  The gaming machine E1 is provided with operation means that can be operated by a player, and variable control means for varying the firing intensity instructed by the firing instruction means based on the operation amount of the operation means. A gaming machine E2.

  According to the gaming machine E2, in addition to the effect produced by the gaming machine E1, there is an effect that the malfunction of the launching unit can be monitored also in the gaming machine including the operation unit and the variable control unit.

  In the gaming machine E1 or E2, counting means for counting the game balls that have entered the specific entry means, and determination means for determining whether or not a predetermined number of entered balls have been counted in a predetermined period by the counting means, The gaming machine E3 is characterized in that the predetermined condition is satisfied when the predetermined number or more of balls are counted by the determining means.

  According to the gaming machine E3, in addition to the effects produced by the gaming machine E1 or E2, the following effects are produced. In other words, there may be a case where the game ball launched by the launching means accidentally enters the specific entry means due to a factor other than the malfunction of the launching means. However, when a malfunction occurs in the launching means, the state is continued. Therefore, there is an effect that the accuracy of monitoring the malfunction of the launching unit can be improved by executing the abnormality process when a predetermined number or more of balls are counted.

  In the gaming machine E2 or E3, based on the determination means for determining whether or not the firing intensity instructed by the variable control means has been changed, and until the predetermined period has passed, The game machine E4 further includes a restricting means for restricting the execution of the abnormality process.

  According to the gaming machine E4, in addition to the effects produced by the gaming machine E2 or E3, the following effects are produced. That is, immediately after the firing intensity is changed by an abrupt operation, game balls having different velocities pass through the launch path, and thus the launched game balls may collide. That is, even if the launching means is normal, there is a possibility that the game ball enters the launching specific entry means. Therefore, there is an effect that it is possible to improve the accuracy of monitoring the malfunction of the launching unit by restricting the execution of the abnormality process until the predetermined period elapses after the firing intensity is changed.

  In any one of the gaming machines E1 to E4, the abnormal process executing means executes a process of outputting an abnormal signal indicating an abnormality to the outside as the abnormal process.

  According to the gaming machine E5, in addition to the effect of any of the gaming machines E1 to E4, there is an effect that an abnormal signal related to the malfunction of the launching device can be output to the outside.

  In any one of the gaming machines E1 to E5, the abnormality processing execution means notifies a notification mode indicating abnormality as the abnormality processing.

  According to the gaming machine E6, in addition to the effect of any of the gaming machines E1 to E5, there is an effect that it is possible to notify the trouble of launching and sending outside.

  In any one of the gaming machines E1 to E6, the gaming value providing means for giving the player the game value equivalent to one game ball based on the fact that the game ball has entered the specific ball entry means A game machine E7 characterized by being.

  According to the gaming machine E7, in addition to the effects produced by any of the gaming machines E1 to E6, the following effects can be produced. In other words, the game value can be given by using the specific entry means used for detecting the malfunction of the launching device. Therefore, there is an effect that the means for detecting the game ball can be reduced.

  In any one of the gaming machines E1 to E7, the abnormality process executing means executes the abnormality process when a game ball enters the specific ball entry means when the operation amount of the operation means is a predetermined operation amount or more. A gaming machine E8 characterized by that.

  According to the gaming machine E8, in addition to the effect produced by any of the gaming machines E1 to E7, there is an effect that it is possible to monitor the malfunction of the launching means in a specific condition.

  In any one of the gaming machines E5 to E8, a determination unit that determines that the player is in an advantageous state is advantageous, and the abnormality processing execution unit performs the abnormality processing based on the determination result of the determination unit. A gaming machine E9 characterized in that the contents are different.

  According to the gaming machine E9, in addition to the effects produced by any of the gaming machines E5 to E8, the contents of the abnormality process can be varied depending on the gaming state. Therefore, for example, it is possible to increase the priority of an abnormal signal during a big hit.

  In any one of the gaming machines E3 to E9, the predetermined condition is satisfied when it is continuously determined that the predetermined number or more of the balls are counted by the determining means. Game machine E10.

  According to the gaming machine E10, in addition to the effects produced by any of the gaming machines E3 to E9, the following effects are produced. That is, when a failure occurs in the launching means, the state continues unless the launching means is repaired, so that the judging means continuously determines. Therefore, there is an effect that it is possible to improve the accuracy of monitoring the malfunction of the launching means.

<Feature F group> (Replay when a game ball is launched to an unintended position)
Based on a game area in which a game ball can flow down, a launching means capable of launching a game ball toward the game area, the launch intensity being variable according to the amount of power supplied, and a predetermined operation. Launch instruction means for instructing launching at a launch intensity of the first launch intensity when the supplied power amount is less than the amount of power required for launching at the first launch intensity. It is possible to enter the ball by emitting a game ball at a second shooting intensity or less corrected by the shooting intensity correction means, and a shooting intensity correction means for correcting the shooting intensity to a second shooting intensity lower than that of the second embodiment A gaming machine F1 comprising: a specific entry means; and a granting means for giving a game value equivalent to at least one game ball each time a game ball enters the specific entry means. .

  Here, there is known a gaming machine provided with a game characteristic that aims at a predetermined location of the gaming area by adjusting the launch intensity of the launch device when it is in a specific state (big hit state) (Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2007-252627). Issue). In such a gaming machine, if the gaming ball is fired at a place other than the predetermined location during the above-mentioned specific state, the gaming ball is merely consumed in vain, and the firing of such gaming ball is the player Was dissatisfied.

  According to the gaming machine F1, when it is not possible to launch the gaming ball with the launch intensity instructed by the launch instructing means, the launch intensity is corrected to a weaker launch intensity and the gaming sphere is launched with the corrected launch intensity. Become. And since the game value equivalent to the launched game ball is given, the game ball will not be consumed in vain. Therefore, there is an effect that the dissatisfaction of the player can be solved.

  In the gaming machine F1, the specific ball entering means is provided in a guiding portion for guiding the gaming ball which has flowed back the firing path without reaching the gaming area among the shooting balls fired by the shooting means, The gaming machine F2 is characterized in that the second firing strength is weaker than the firing strength required for the fired ball to reach the game area.

  According to the gaming machine F2, in addition to the effects achieved by the gaming machine F1, the following effects are achieved. That is, the game ball launched with the corrected launch intensity enters the specific entry means without reaching the game area. Therefore, there is an effect that it is possible to give a player a game value equivalent to a useless ball that has been reliably fired without affecting the game in the game area.

  In the gaming machine F1, the specific entering means is provided in a specific area where it is difficult to enter a game ball launched with the first firing intensity in the gaming area, and the second firing intensity is A gaming machine F3, characterized in that the firing ball is stronger than the firing strength required to reach the gaming area.

  According to the gaming machine F3, in addition to the effects achieved by the gaming machine F1, the following effects are achieved. That is, the game ball launched with the corrected launch intensity can enter the specific entry means provided in the game area. Therefore, there is an effect that it is possible to give a player a game value equivalent to a useless ball fired using a ball entry means provided in the game area.

  The gaming machine F2 includes abnormality determination means for determining abnormality based on the entry to the specific entry means, and the specific entry means while the emission intensity is corrected by the emission intensity correction means. The game machine F4 is characterized in that entering the ball is excluded from the determination of the abnormality.

  According to the gaming machine F4, in addition to the effects produced by the gaming machine F2, the accuracy of the abnormality determining means is enhanced because the ball entering result intentionally entered into the specific ball entrance is excluded from the determination by the abnormality determining means. It has the effect of being able to

  In the gaming machines F1 to F4, the launching unit includes an operation unit capable of changing the launch intensity to the first launch intensity by performing a pressing operation, and the predetermined operation is to operate the operation unit. A game machine F5 characterized in that

  According to the gaming machine F5, in addition to the effects produced by any of the gaming machines F1 to F4, the required power amount is supplied to the launching means for the operation of the operation unit in which the firing intensity is changed by a simple operation. There is an effect that it is possible to cope with a situation where it is not in time.

  In any one of the gaming machines F1 to F5, the gaming machine F6 is provided with output means for outputting information based on the fact that the firing intensity correcting means corrects the firing intensity.

  According to the gaming machine F6, in addition to the effects produced by any of the gaming machines F1 to F5, for example, the player can grasp by outputting information based on the fact that the firing is performed with the corrected intensity. By displaying on the screen, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused.

  In the gaming machine F6, the gaming machine F7 is provided with notifying means for notifying the player in a manner recognizable by the player based on the information output by the output means.

  According to the gaming machine F7, in addition to the effects of the gaming machine F6, the player can recognize that the firing is performed by the corrected intensity, so that it is possible to prevent the player from being confused It has the effect of

  In any of the gaming machines F1 to F7, the specific entry information based on the entry of the game ball into the specific entry means and the entry based on the entry of the game ball into the entry means provided in the game area A gaming machine F8 comprising external output means capable of outputting information to the outside.

  According to the gaming machine F8, in addition to the effects produced by any of the gaming machines F1 to F7, the following effects are produced. In other words, by outputting both the entry information and the specific entry information, the entry information obtained as a result of the game by the recipient of the information and the entry information obtained in the meaning of returning the game ball to the player And can be divided and managed. Therefore, there is an effect that the situation of the gaming machine can be accurately determined.

  Each of the gaming machines is a pachinko gaming machine, and a gaming machine Z1. Above all, the basic configuration of a pachinko gaming machine includes an operation handle, and in response to the operation of the operation handle, the ball is fired to a predetermined game area, and the ball is placed on a winning opening arranged at a predetermined position in the game area. As a necessary condition for winning a prize (or passing through a prize opening), the identification information dynamically displayed on the display means is confirmed and stopped after a predetermined time. In addition, when a special gaming state occurs, a variable winning device (specific winning opening) disposed at a predetermined position in the gaming area is opened in a predetermined manner so that a ball can be won, and a value corresponding to the number of winnings is obtained. Examples include those to which values (including data written on magnetic cards as well as premium balls) are given.

  Each of the gaming machines is a slot machine. Above all, the basic configuration of the slot machine is “equipped with variable display means for confirming and displaying the identification information after dynamically displaying an identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information, and for operating the starting operation means (for example, an operation lever). As a result, the dynamic display of the identification information is started, and the dynamic display of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the stop operation means (stop button) or after a predetermined time has elapsed. It is a gaming machine provided with a special gaming state generation means for generating a special gaming state advantageous to the player, as a necessary condition that the final identification information of is a specific identification information. In this case, the game medium may be a coin, a medal or the like as a representative example.

Each gaming machine is a gaming machine Z3, which is a combination of a pachinko gaming machine and a slot machine. Among them, the basic configuration of the merged gaming machine includes “a variable display means for confirming and displaying the identification information after dynamically displaying an identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information, and a starting operation means (for example, an operation lever). Fluctuation of the identification information is started due to the operation of, and the dynamic display of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the operation means for stop (for example, stop button) or when a predetermined time elapses. A special game state generation means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player, provided that the finalized identification information upon stopping is the specific identification information, and using a ball as a game medium and the identification information The game machine is configured such that a predetermined number of balls are required at the start of the dynamic display, and a large number of balls are paid out when the special gaming state occurs.
<Others>
Conventionally, a gaming machine is known which provides a player with a bonus by dropping a gaming ball fired by a launcher within a gaming area and entering the gaming ball into a winning opening provided in the gaming area. (For example, patent document 1: Unexamined-Japanese-Patent No. 2007-252627).
However, in the conventional gaming machine described above, in order to obtain a privilege beyond the number of game balls fired by the launching device, an illegal game in which a game ball with a filamentous body is operated and a ball is detected multiple times. There was a problem that was done.
This technical idea has been made to solve the above-described problems, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of suppressing illegal games.
<Means>
In order to achieve this object, the gaming machine of the technical idea 1 has a game area in which the game ball can flow, a launching means capable of firing the game ball in the gaming area, and a game sphere fired by the launching means A launch path having a path capable of guiding to the gaming area; and an opening through which a game ball, which can not reach the gaming area provided on the launch path and backs the launch path, can enter; Entry means that allows a game sphere that has entered the opening to enter, and a game value equivalent to the entered game sphere is given to the player based on the entry of the game sphere into the entry means And a projecting piece projecting from the lower side of the opening toward the firing path.
The gaming machine according to technical idea 2 is the gaming machine according to technical idea 1, wherein the protruding piece is configured with a substantially opening width of the opening, and is arranged to protrude to a position facing the opening. It is.
The gaming machine according to technical idea 3 is the gaming machine according to technical idea 1 or 2, wherein the protruding piece is formed of an elastic body, and when it receives the backflowed game ball, the backflowed game Receiving the ball, guiding the game ball to the opening, and elastically moving in the opposite direction based on receiving an external force in a direction opposite to the direction in which the game ball is fired from the backflowed game ball. It is something that deforms.
The gaming machine of technical idea 4 is the gaming machine according to any one of technical ideas 1 to 3, wherein at least a tip portion of the protruding piece is provided with a cutting means having a predetermined cutting force. .
The gaming machine according to the technical idea 5 is the gaming machine according to any one of the technical ideas 1 to 4, wherein the gaming ball is communicated with the opening and the gaming ball entered into the ball entry means from the opening is the ball entering the ball It has a guide channel which guides to a means, and the projection which protrudes from the said opening side is formed in the guide passage.
<Effect>
According to the gaming machine described in the technical idea 1, there is an effect that it is possible to make it difficult for an unauthorized game to be performed by the projecting piece with which the thread attached to the gaming ball abuts.
According to the gaming machine described in the technical idea 2, in addition to the effect produced by the technical idea 1, there is an effect that the filamentous body can be brought into contact with certainty.
According to the gaming machine described in the technical idea 3, in addition to the effect produced by the technical idea 1 or 2, since the protruding piece with which the filamentous body abuts is elastically deformed, there is an effect that the illegal game can be made difficult to be performed. is there.
According to the gaming machine described in the technical idea 4, in addition to the effect achieved by any one of the technical ideas 1 to 3, an effect that the illegal game can be prevented by making the filament cuttable by the cutting means. There is.
According to the gaming machine described in the technical idea 5, in addition to the effects produced by any one of the technical ideas 1 to 4, making the illegal gaming more difficult by making a plurality of sites where the filament abuts It has the effect of being able to

10 Pachinko machines (game machines )
111 Payout control device (applying means)
112a ball launch unit ( launch means)
601 Foul winning entrance (entrance means)
602 Induction member (projected piece)
604 second opening (opening)
701 launch path

Claims (2)

A game area where game balls can flow down,
Launching means capable of firing game balls in the game area;
Is formed between the two walls which are spaced apart, and outgoing morphism path capable of inducing a game ball that is fired by the firing device until the game area,
An opening that is provided in the launch path and into which a game ball that has flown backward through the launch path without reaching the game area can enter;
A ball entering means capable of entering a game ball entered into the opening.
An awarding means for awarding a player a game value equivalent to the entered game ball based on the game ball entering the ball entry means;
And projecting pieces formed projecting, an elastic body from the wall below said opening toward said firing path,
Detecting means capable of detecting that the protruding piece is in contact with a wall portion on the opposite side to the side on which the protruding piece is provided, of the two wall portions forming the firing path; Have
The projecting piece is
When the backflowed game ball comes into contact, it is possible to guide the backflowed game ball to the opening,
When not elastically deformed, it is arranged at an interval with respect to the opposite wall portion, and when it is elastically deformed by an external force received when the backflowed game ball abuts, In the case where the projecting piece does not contact the wall portion and elastically deformed by receiving an external force greater than the external force received when the backflowed game ball comes into contact with the wall in the direction opposite to the launch direction of the game ball, gaming machine where the projecting piece to the wall portion of the opposite side, characterized that you have been configured to be able to contact. Based on the establishment of a predetermined condition, the gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein Rukoto to have a privilege game execution means for executing a privilege game which is advantageous to the player.

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