JP6606021B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that can output information to the outside of the machine.

  A pachinko machine as one of the representative examples of gaming machines has an operating handle on the front of the machine, and the player operates the operating handle to launch a pachinko ball toward the gaming area defined inside the machine. It is configured to be able to. In addition, the game area is provided with a winning opening through which a pachinko ball can win, and when the pachinko ball wins the winning slot, a predetermined number of winning balls are paid out or a gaming state advantageous to the player occurs. As a result, a bonus as a result of the game can be given to the player. For this reason, the player plays the game by operating the operation handle himself, and is relieved at the game result according to the behavior of the pachinko ball in the game area.

  By the way, an external information output terminal board provided with a plurality of output terminals is disposed in a gaming machine such as the pachinko machine exemplified above, and the output terminal of the external information output terminal board is directed to the hall computer of the game shop. Thus, it is configured to output a plurality of types of information signals including various types of information related to the game (for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2005-95201

  However, the types of information signals output from the gaming machine to the hall computer are limited in the past, and the information relating to the game transmitted from the gaming machine to the hall computer through the external information output terminal board is still not sufficient.

  Therefore, in view of the problems inherent in the prior art, the present invention has been proposed to suitably solve these problems, and provides a gaming machine capable of transmitting detailed information about a game to the outside of the machine. Objective.

In order to overcome the above-mentioned problems and achieve the intended purpose, the invention according to claim 1 of the present application provides:
Formed in a winning device (35) having a distributing unit (48b), a winning hole (35a) through which a game ball flowing down the game area (24) can win, and winning in the winning port (35a), the distributing unit It is advantageous to the player when the occurrence condition is satisfied and the specific entry area (39a) in which the game ball that has been distributed to (48b) and rolls on the stage (46) inclined downward to the front side can enter. In a gaming machine comprising an occurrence means (60a) for causing a gaming state and an external output means (61a) for outputting an information signal relating to the game to the outside of the machine,
Among the game balls won in the winning opening (35a), an inclined passage (45d) extending along the inclined upper end of the stage (46) and communicating with the central passage portion (46a) of the stage (46). The game ball that has passed through the first path (46a, 45d) including the game ball that has passed through the second path (46b) that does not include the inclined passage (45d) is the specific ball as a common ball entry area. together may entered the special area (39a), the specific ball entrance region game ball of the incoming balls into (39a) is configured so that can be an opportunity to establish the occurrence condition,
The game ball won in the winning opening (35a) passes through the first path (46a, 45d) and is detected by passage detection means (89) disposed at the downstream end of the inclined path (45d), And when entering the specific ball entry area (39a) from the time detected by the passage detection means (89) until a predetermined time elapses, it can store the mode information, while the winning opening ( A game ball that has won a prize in 35a) passes through the second path (46b) and enters the specific pitch area (39a) without being detected by the passage detection means (89); The specific pitch area (39a) after a predetermined time has elapsed since the game ball that won the mouth (35a) passed through the first path (46a, 45d) and was detected by the passage detection means (89). A storage means (60c) that does not store the aspect information when a game ball enters
When the entry into the specific entry area (39a) occurs at a normal timing that triggers the occurrence condition, the entry into the specific entry area (39a) and the occurrence condition of the occurrence condition When a different information signal is output from the external output means (61a) to the outside of the machine , and when the occurrence means (60a) causes the advantageous gaming state, If the mode information is stored by the storage means (60c), a specific information signal that is not output when the mode information is not stored is output from the external output means (61a) to the outside of the apparatus. And
During the period in which the winning entrance (35a) can be won, the specific entry area (39a) generated during the specific entry invalid period during which the game ball cannot enter the specific entry area (39a). The gist of the present invention is that the incoming ball can be discriminated as an incoming ball generated at the abnormal timing.
According to the first aspect of the present invention, a different information signal is output to the outside of the machine when a ball that triggers the occurrence of the occurrence condition occurs and when a ball that does not trigger the occurrence of the condition occurs. Detailed information regarding advantageous gaming states can be transmitted.
In addition, by outputting different information signals to the outside of the machine when the timing at which a game ball that has won a winning entrance enters the specific entry area is normal and abnormal, it relates to an advantageous game state. Detailed information can be transmitted outside the machine.
Furthermore, it is possible to output an information signal indicating whether the game ball that has won the winning opening has entered the specific ball entering area through the first route or the second route, and an advantageous gaming state Detailed information can be transmitted outside the machine.

The present application includes the following technical ideas.
When a game ball enters a predetermined entrance area (39a) provided as the specific entrance area (39a, 39b), an entrance area (39b) different from the predetermined entrance area (39a) ) Is configured to output an information signal different from that when a game ball enters.
According to the above configuration , it is advantageous to output different information signals when the game ball enters a predetermined entrance area (specific entrance area) and when the game ball enters another entrance area. Detailed information regarding the gaming state can be transmitted to the outside of the machine.

The present application includes the following technical ideas.
Equipped with storage means (60c, 65c) that can store and retain information after power off,
The storage means (60c, 65c) includes a work area in which information can be stored until a power interruption occurs, and a backup storage area in which information can be stored even after the power is turned off, and the specific input is performed at the abnormal timing. The gist is that the abnormal entry occurrence information indicating that a game ball has entered the ball area (39a) is stored in the work area but not stored in the backup storage area.
According to the above configuration , an increase in the amount of data stored in the backup storage area can be prevented.

  According to the gaming machine according to the present invention, detailed information regarding the game can be transmitted to the outside of the machine.

1 is a front view showing a pachinko machine according to Embodiment 1. FIG. 1 is a front view of a game board according to Embodiment 1. FIG. It is a front view of the 2nd special prize device concerning Example 1. It is a schematic perspective view which shows a 2nd special prize-winning apparatus based on Example 1, and cuts off partially and shows an internal structure. (a) is a schematic perspective view which fractures | ruptures the 2nd special prize-winning apparatus which concerns on Example 1, and shows a lower prize-winning space, (b) is explanatory drawing which shows the structure of the stage which concerns on Example 1. FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the control structure of the pachinko machine based on Example 1. FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the content of the output timing of the information signal which the payout control CPU which concerns on Example 1 outputs to a hall computer through an external information output terminal board, an output period, and the content of the game information which the said information signal shows. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a configuration of a stage according to a second embodiment.

  Next, a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings by way of preferred embodiments. In the embodiment, a pachinko machine that plays a game using a pachinko ball as a game ball will be described as an example. Further, in the following description, “front”, “rear”, “left”, and “right” are states when the pachinko machine is viewed from the front side (player side) as shown in FIG. 1 unless otherwise specified. It points at.

(About pachinko machine 10)
As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment is formed in a rectangular frame shape on the front side of the opening of the outer frame 11 as a fixed frame that is fixed to an installation frame base (not shown) of the amusement store. A middle frame 12 as a main body frame for detachably holding a gaming board 20 (see FIG. 2) is assembled so as to be openable and detachable. Further, on the front side of the middle frame 12, a front frame 13 as a decorative frame configured to cover the window 13b opened front and rear with a transparent plate 13a that protects the game board 20 so as to be seen through can be opened and closed. At the same time, a lower ball tray 15 for storing pachinko balls is assembled below the front frame 13 so as to be openable and closable. In the first embodiment, an upper ball tray 14 for storing pachinko balls is integrally assembled at a lower position of the front frame 13, and the upper ball tray 14 is also integrated with the opening and closing of the front frame 13. Configured to open and close. Here, the pachinko machine 10 includes an open / close detection lever (not shown) that moves back and forth in accordance with the opening / closing operation of the front frame 13, and an open / closed state (closed position) of the front frame 13 in accordance with the position of the open / close detection lever. A front frame opening detection sensor 13c (see FIG. 6) for detecting whether the intermediate frame 12 is displaced to the open position side is disposed on the front surface of the open end (upper right end) of the middle frame 12. The pachinko machine 10 is provided with a ball storage tank (not shown) for storing pachinko balls replenished from a ball supply mechanism (not shown) in the amusement store at the upper part on the rear side of the machine. By driving a ball dispensing device 62 (see FIG. 6) arranged to connect to a ball passage (not shown) connected to the downstream side of the ball, the upper ball is a pachinko ball stored in the ball storage tank. It is configured to pay out to the tray 14 and the lower ball tray 15.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the front frame 13 is provided with an operation handle 16 that operates a ball launcher (not shown) disposed on the middle frame 12 on the right side of the lower ball tray 15. The operation handle 16 includes an operation lever 16a biased in the left rotation direction. When the player rotates the operation lever 16a to rotate right, the ball launching device is activated, and the upper ball Pachinko balls stored in the tray 14 are fired toward the game board 20. Here, the hitting force of the pachinko ball by the ball launching device changes in strength according to the rotation amount of the operation lever 16a, and the player operates the operation lever 16a to adjust the rotation amount. The so-called “left-handed” where the pachinko ball flows down the first flow path 24a (described later) formed in the game board 20, and the pachinko ball flows down the second flow path 24b (described later) formed in the game board 20. So-called “right-handed” can be distinguished. The front frame 13 is provided with a lamp device (light emitting means) 18 so as to surround the outer periphery of the window 13b, and sound and sound effects can be output to the upper left and right corners of the front frame 13. A simple speaker (sound output means) 19 is provided. That is, a light emitter (not shown) such as an LED provided in the lamp device 18 is turned on and blinking, or an appropriate sound is output from the speaker 19, so as to match the design variation effect on the display device 17 to be described later. In this way, a light emission effect and a sound effect can be performed.

  As shown in FIG. 6, inside the pachinko machine 10 (on the rear side of the middle frame 12), a main control board 60 having a main control CPU 60a for executing various controls relating to games in the pachinko machine 10, and the main control An effect control board 65 provided with an effect control CPU 65a that comprehensively controls effect means such as the display device 17, the lamp device 18, and the speaker 19 based on a control signal from the board 60 (main control CPU 60a), and an effect control board 65 And a display control board 66 for updating display contents on the display device 17 based on a control signal from the display device 17. The effect control board 65 controls the control contents (display contents on the display device 17) on the display control board 66 based on the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 60, and is provided in the pachinko machine 10. It is configured to control the timing of lighting and extinguishing of various light emitting effects means (lamp device 18 and the like), the light emission intensity, etc., and the timing and output contents of audio output from various speakers 19 provided in the pachinko machine 10. ing.

  The pachinko machine 10 is provided with a payout control CPU 61a for driving and controlling the ball payout device 62 based on a control signal from the main control board 60, as shown in FIG. A payout control board 61 is provided. The payout control board 61 is electrically connected to a plurality of output terminals PT1 to PT11 provided in an external information output terminal board (output terminal board) 63 described later, and receives a control signal input from the main control board 60. A plurality of types of information (game information) obtained based on the output terminals PT1 to PT11 corresponding to a plurality of types of information signals can be output to a hall computer outside the machine. Further, on the rear surface side of the pachinko machine 10, a necessary power supply voltage (for example, DC 30V) of each part is generated from an external power supply (for example, AC 24V) and supplied to the control boards 60, 61, 65, 66 and other electrical components. A power supply board 64 having a power supply circuit (not shown) is disposed.

(About game board 20)
The game board 20 is a flat plate member made of a wood board or the like, and is decorated by pasting a synthetic resin sheet or the like on which various patterns are drawn on the surface of the board member. As shown in FIG. 2, a guide rail 23 curved in a substantially circular shape is disposed on the front surface of the game board 20, and a game area 24 defined by the guide rail 23 is placed in the game launching device 24 from the ball launching device. A game is played by launching a launched pachinko ball. In addition, the game board 20 has mounting holes (not shown) penetrating in the front-rear direction at appropriate positions, and various game parts are attached to the respective mounting holes from the front side, and the game area 24 has a maximum position. In the lower position, an out port 25 for discharging a pachinko ball launched into the game area 24 is opened. It should be noted that the number of the mounting openings is appropriately changed as necessary depending on the number of game parts to be attached to the game board 20 and the arrangement positions. The game board 20 may employ a transparent flat plate member made of a synthetic resin material such as acrylic or polycarbonate.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 20 is provided with a second special prize device (variable prize winning unit) 35 to be described later at a mounting opening that is opened at substantially the center of the game area 24 surrounded by the guide rail 23. Has been. As shown in FIG. 2, the game area 24 defined between the guide rail 23 and the second special winning device 35 includes a first flow path 24a through which a pachinko ball flows down the left side of the second special winning device 35, and The right side of the second special prize-winning device 35 is divided into a second flow path 24b through which the pachinko balls flow down. The pachinko balls launched into the game area 24 by the ball launching device are in accordance with the arrival position. It is configured to flow down either the first flow path 24a or the second flow path 24b. The game board 20 is rotatably supported in a game area 24 by a rotation guide 28 called a “windmill” that rotates with the contact of a plurality of game nails 27 and pachinko balls. When the pachinko balls flowing down the region 24 come into contact with the game nail 27 and the rotation guide 28, the flowing direction is irregularly changed.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a game area 24 (first downflow path 24a, second downflow path 24b) is formed in a second mounting opening established below the first mounting opening (second special winning device 35) in the gaming board 20. A start winning portion 29 having a first start winning opening (start winning means) 29a through which a pachinko ball flowing down) can win is attached. In addition, the game board 20 can receive a pachinko ball that flows down the game area 24 (the first flow path 24a, the second flow path 24b) in the third mounting opening established below the second mounting opening. A start winning device (variable winning portion) 33 having a 2 start winning opening (start winning means) 33a is attached. Furthermore, a first special prize having a first special prize opening 34a through which a pachinko ball flowing down the game area 24 (second flow down path 24b) can be awarded at a fourth installation opening established on the right side of the second installation opening. A device (variable winning portion) 34 is attached. In addition, a ball passage gate 31 through which a pachinko ball flowing down the game area 24 (first flow path 24a) can pass is attached to a fifth mounting opening that is opened at the upper left of the second mounting opening. The game board 20 is provided with a plurality of normal winning members 32 each having a normal winning port 32a through which a pachinko ball flowing down the game area 24 can be won. In the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment in which the first special winning device 34 is arranged to face the second flow path 24b, when the pachinko ball flows down the second flow path 24b (right-handed), Compared with the case where the pachinko ball flows down the first flow path 24a, the possibility that the pachinko ball will win the special winning opening 34a of the first special winning device 34 is higher.

(About the Start Prize 29)
The first start winning opening 29a of the start winning section 29 arranged in the game board 20 is a normally open type winning opening that always opens upward in the game area 24, and the first start winning opening 29a is The pachinko balls flowing down the game area 24 are configured so that they can always win with a certain probability. The start winning section 29 includes a first start winning detection sensor 54 as a winning detection means for detecting a pachinko ball that has won the first start winning opening 29a. The first start winning detection sensor 54 is connected to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) disposed on the back side of the pachinko machine 10 (see FIG. 6), and the first start winning detection sensor 54 detects the first start winning prize detection sensor 54. When generated, the main control CPU 60a outputs a first start winning command (prize ball payout designation command) indicating the occurrence of the detection to the effect control CPU 65a and the payout control CPU 61a. A predetermined number of prize balls are paid out in response to the detection of pachinko balls by the first start winning detection sensor 54 (that is, the winning of the pachinko balls to the first start winning prize opening 29a).

(About the start winning device 33)
The second start winning port 33a of the start winning device 33 is configured to be opened and closed by opening and closing members 33b and 33b, and the opening and closing members 33b and 33b are driven by driving of a start winning solenoid 56 (see FIG. 6) as driving means. 33b is configured to be displaced between a closed position for closing the second start winning prize opening 33a and an open position for opening. That is, the second start winning opening 33a is configured to be able to vary the winning probability of the pachinko ball by driving the start winning solenoid 56. It should be noted that the opening / closing members 33b, 33b are displaced from the closed position to the opened position to open the second start winning opening 33a, and the opening / closing members 33b, 33b are displaced from the opened position to the closed position to form the second start winning opening 33a. As the closing condition for closing the opening / closing member 33b, the duration time during which the opening / closing members 33b and 33b are displaced to the opening position (opening time of the second start winning opening 33a) may be mentioned, but other conditions may be set.

  The start winning device 33 includes a second start winning detection sensor 55 as a winning detection means for detecting a pachinko ball won in the second start winning port 33a. The second start winning detection sensor 55 is wired to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) (see FIG. 6), and when the detection by the second start winning detection sensor 55 occurs, the detection is generated. The main control CPU 60a is configured to output a second start winning command (award ball payout designation command) indicating to the effect control CPU 65a and the payout control CPU 61a. Then, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out in response to the detection of pachinko balls by the second start winning detection sensor 55 (that is, the winning of the pachinko balls to the second start winning prize port 33a).

(About the first special prize-winning device 34)
A first special winning opening (special winning opening) 34a of the first special winning device (ordinary special winning device) 34 is configured to be opened and closed by a first opening / closing member (opening / closing member) 34b. The first opening / closing member 34b is connected to a first special winning solenoid 57 (see FIG. 6) as driving means, and the first opening / closing member 34b is driven by driving the first special winning solenoid 57. The pachinko ball is configured to move between a closed position that prevents the pachinko ball from winning the mouth 34a and an open position that allows the pachinko ball to win the first special winning opening 34a. The first special prize device 34 is provided with a first special prize detection sensor 58 as special prize detection means for detecting a pachinko ball that has won a prize in the first special prize opening 34a. The first special winning detection sensor 58 is wired to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) (see FIG. 6), and when the detection by the first special winning detection sensor 58 occurs, the occurrence of the detection is performed. The main control CPU 60a is configured to output a first special winning command (prize ball payout designation command) indicating to the payout control CPU 61a. A predetermined number of prize balls are paid out in response to the detection of pachinko balls by the first special prize detection sensor 58 (that is, the winning of the pachinko balls to the first special prize opening 34a). The first special prize-winning device 34 is configured to always close the first special prize-winning port 34a by the first opening / closing member 34b (the prize-disabled state), and the first type big hit game (win game) described later is generated. Accordingly, the first special winning opening 34a is configured to be opened (a winning state is possible). That is, the first special winning device 34 functions as a winning device that can be opened in the big hit gaming state (special gaming state).

(About the second special prize-winning device 35)
As shown in FIG. 2, the second special prize-winning device (special prize-winning device) 35 is mounted and set on the game board 20 via a flange-shaped base frame body 37 provided on the outer peripheral portion of the main body 36. Yes. As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the main body 36 forms a pachinko ball insertion / extraction path, and the whole body 36 is a composite assemblage-type bowl for mounting various members. Formed into a design shape. In the upper left and right positions of the main body 36, there are formed second special winning ports (ball inlet, special winning port) 35a, 35a through which pachinko balls can be won, and left and right for opening and closing the second special winning ports 35a, 35a. A pair of second opening / closing members (opening / closing members) 35b, 35b is provided. Thus, the second special prize-winning device 35 is configured such that the pachinko ball can win in the main body 36 from the two directions of the first flow path 24a side and the second flow path 24b side. At the upper position of the main body 36, the display unit 17a of the display device 17 that can display the symbols in a variable manner faces forward from between the left and right second opening / closing members (opening / closing members) 35b, 35b. In addition, a winning space 38 that opens forward and has a required depth is defined at a position below the second opening / closing members 35b, 35b in the main body 36, and a pachinko that has won the second special winning openings 35a, 35a. The ball is configured to flow into the winning space 38. Further, a first specific area 39a (described later) and general areas 39c and 39c (described later) are provided as a ball entering area 39 in which a pachinko ball that has flowed into the winning space 38 can enter the lower front end position of the main body 36. The main body 36 is configured to discharge the pachinko balls that have entered the first specific area 39a and the general areas 39c and 39c to the back side of the game board 20. Furthermore, as shown in FIGS. 5A and 5B, pachinko balls that have flowed into the winning space 38 can enter the partition walls 36c and 36c that define the left and right of the winning space 38 in the main body 36. The second specific areas 39b and 39b are provided as the ball entry areas 39, and the pachinko balls that have entered the second specific areas 39b and 39b are also discharged to the back side of the game board 20. Yes.

(About the second opening and closing members 35b and 35b)
The second opening / closing members 35b and 35b are inclined inward and outward formed in a symmetrical structure and shape, and are connected to second special winning solenoids 41 and 41 (see FIG. 6) disposed in the main body 36. The second open / close members 35b, 35b are connected and controlled to drive the second special prize solenoids 41, 41, so that both the second opening / closing members 35b, 35b prevent the pachinko balls from winning the second special prize openings 35a, 35a (closed). And the open position (open state) that allows the pachinko ball to win the second special winning opening 35a, 35a. Specifically, in the second opening / closing members 35b and 35b, the standing facing position indicated by a two-dot chain line in FIG. 3 is a closed position, and the solid line position in the figure in which the upper end is inclined outward is an open position. The second special winning solenoids 41 and 41 are configured to open and close the second special winning openings 35a and 35a by simultaneously tilting and changing the second opening and closing members 35b and 35b between the closed position and the open position. Accordingly, when each of the second opening / closing members 35b, 35b is in the open position, the pachinko balls flowing down the game area 24 enter the inside of the main body 36 (winning space 38) via the second special winning openings 35a, 35a. Whereas each of the second opening / closing members 35b, 35b is in the closed position, the pachinko balls flowing down the game area 24 are allowed to flow into the main body 36 via the second special winning openings 35a, 35a. Inflow into the interior (winning space 38) is prevented. Here, in the second special prize-winning device 35, the second special prize-winning openings 35a, 35a are always closed by the second opening / closing members 35b, 35b, so that the prize-winning state is not possible. A small hit game (win game), which will be described later, is generated based on the result of the judgment per special figure triggered by a prize, and a second type big hit game (win game), which will be described later, is generated as a result of the small hit game. The second opening / closing members 35b, 35b are operated at a predetermined timing to make the second special winning opening 35a, 35a open. Note that there are two second special prize solenoids 41 corresponding to the second opening / closing member 35b, but only one is shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 3, between the second opening / closing members 35 b, 35 b in the main body 36, a ball receiving base 42 is formed with a substantially central position protruding upward, and both left and right end portions of the ball receiving base 42 are formed. Are provided with guide outlets 43, 43 communicating with the winning space 38. That is, when the second opening / closing members 35b, 35b are tilted to the open position, the pachinko balls won from the second special winning openings 35a, 35a directly or after rolling the ball receiving base 42, the guide outlets 43, 43 From either one of them enters the winning space 38. Each guide outlet 43 is provided with a second special prize detection sensor 44 as special prize detection means for detecting the passage of a pachinko ball. Each second special prize detection sensor 44 is wired to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) (see FIG. 6), and when the detection by the second special prize detection sensor 44 occurs, the detection of the detection is performed. The main control CPU 60a is configured to output a second special winning command (prize ball payout designation command) indicating the occurrence to the payout control CPU 61a. A predetermined number of prize balls are paid out in response to the detection of pachinko balls by the second special prize detection sensor 44 (that is, the winning of the pachinko balls to the second special prize opening 35a). There are two second special winning detection sensors 44 corresponding to the guide outlet 43, but only one is shown in FIG.

(About winning space 38)
As shown in FIG. 3 or FIG. 4, the winning space 38 is formed in a substantially rectangular box shape that opens to the front and occupies most of the main body 36, and is substantially in the vertical direction of the space 38. The upper prize space 38a and the lower prize space 38b are partitioned by a partition plate (partition part) 45 formed at the center position. The stage 46 forming the bottom of the lower winning space 38b (winning space 38) is inclined downward toward the front, and a required distance between the front edge of the stage 46 and the front plates 36a, 36a of the main body 36. The first specific area 39a and the general areas 39c and 39c are provided on the front side of the stage 46 so as to be separated from each other. Specifically, a rectangular frame-shaped eaves member 79 opening in the vertical direction is disposed at the front center of the stage 46. The upper opening of the flange member 79 functions as the first specific region 39a, and the general regions 39c and 39c are opened upward on both sides of the flange member 79, respectively. Further, in the partition walls 36c and 36c defining the left and right sides of the winning space 38, second specific areas 39b and 39b are opened toward the lower winning space 38b (toward the stage 46) (FIG. 5A). And (see FIG. 5B), a pachinko ball that moves in the left and right sides of the lower prize space 38b (rolls on the left and right sides of the stage 46) is configured to be able to enter the second specific areas 39b and 39b. ing.

  As shown in FIGS. 5 (a) and 5 (b), the stage 46 includes a central passage portion (first route) 46a extending in the front-rear direction at the center in the left-right direction and the left and right sides sandwiching the central passage portion 46a. The central passage portion 46a and the left and right inclined surfaces 46b, 46b are partitioned by standing walls 46c, 46c projecting upward to form a central passage. The pachinko ball is configured not to move from one of the portion 46a and the inclined surfaces 46b and 46b to the other. The front end portion (inclined lower end portion) of the central passage portion 46a forms a central portion of the front edge of the stage 46, and the flange member 79 is positioned on the front side of the front end portion (inclined lower end portion) of the central passage portion 46a. Thus, the pachinko ball that has passed through the central passage portion 46a is configured to enter the first specific region 39a almost certainly. That is, whether the pachinko ball guided from the upper prize space 38a to the lower prize space 38b rolls linearly with the central passage portion 46a forward and enters the first specific area 39a of the eaves member 79? Then, it rolls on the left and right inclined surfaces 46b, 46b and enters the general areas 39c, 39c or the second specific areas 39b, 39b.

  A first specific area entrance detection sensor 81 as a specific area entrance detection means for detecting a pachinko ball that has entered the first specific area 39a is disposed below the collar member 79. Further, on the outer surface side of the main body 36 (on the side opposite to the winning space 38 in the partition walls 36c and 36c), the second specific as a specific area entrance detection means for detecting pachinko balls that have entered the second specific areas 39b and 39b. Area entrance detection sensors 40, 40 are provided. The first specific area entrance detection sensor 81 and the second specific area entrance detection sensors 40, 40 are connected to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) by wiring (see FIG. 6). When the ball detection sensor 81 and the second specific area entrance detection sensors 40 and 40 detect pachinko balls, the detection signal is output to the main control board 60. Although there are two second specific entrance detection sensors 40 corresponding to the second specific area 39b, only one is shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 3 or FIG. 4, the partition plate 45 is set to have a size that divides the front half of the winning space 38 in the vertical direction, and the pachinko balls that flow into the winning space 38 from the guide outlets 43 and 43 After passing through the upper winning space 38a and falling onto the partition plate 45, after rolling the partition plate 45, the stage 46 (the central passage portion 46a or the inclined surfaces 46b, 46b) is guided by the lower winning space 38b. It comes to roll. The partition plate 45 is formed at a position facing the lower side of the guide outlets 43 and 43, and the left and right first inclined passages 45a and 45a inclined downward toward the rear, and the rear of the first inclined passages 45a and 45a. The left and right second inclined passages 45b and 45b (see FIG. 4) formed correspondingly on the end side and inclined downward toward the rear, and the connecting portion 45c connecting the left and right first inclined passages 45a and 45a. It consists of. The first inclined passages 45a and 45a are set to have a length that is approximately half the depth of the winning space 38. Further, the connecting portion 45c protrudes upward at a substantially central position in the left-right direction, and is formed so as to be inclined downward toward the front side. Guide toward the front end side (inclined lower end side).

  Here, the second inclined passages 45b and 45b are respectively formed at positions displaced to the left and right side edge sides (sides close to the partition walls 36c and 36c) of the winning space 38 with respect to the corresponding first inclined passages 45a and 45a. The rear end portions of the first inclined passages 45a and 45a and the front end portions of the second inclined passages 45b and 45b communicate with each other side by side. The rear end portions of the first inclined passages 45a and 45a are configured to open above the inclined surfaces 46b and 46b of the stage 46 so that the openings face above the flow path changing members 77 and 77 described later. The

  On the rear side of the partition plate 45, a distribution member 48 having operable distribution portions 48b and 48b is disposed so as to be positioned in the winning space 38. As shown in FIG. 3 or FIG. 4, the distribution member 48 includes a main body 48a imitating a character, and a pair of distributions that are supported on the back side of the main body 48a and extend left and right and can be swung in the front-rear direction. It is comprised from the part 48b, 48b. The main body portion 48a is positioned so that the front surface thereof is close to the rear end portion of the connecting portion 45c in the partition plate 45, and is spaced upward from the stage 46, so that the pachinko balls are lower than the rear end portion of the connecting portion 45c. It is prevented from falling into the winning space 38b.

  Each of the distribution sections 48b and 48b is connected to a distribution solenoid (drive means) 49 disposed in the main body 36 (see FIG. 6), and the distribution solenoid 49 is a main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a). (See FIG. 6). The main control CPU 60a drives and controls the distribution solenoid 49, so that the distribution unit 48b moves toward and away from the rear ends of the first inclined passages 45a and 45a. That is, the distributing portions 48b and 48b are separated from the rear end portions of the first inclined passages 45a and 45a, and the pachinko balls rolling on the first inclined passages 45a and 45a (partition plate 45) are inclined from the rear end portion to the inclined surface 46b. , 46b and a pachinko that rolls on the first inclined passages 45a, 45a when the distribution portions 48b, 48b abut against the rear end portions of the first inclined passages 45a, 45a. The pachinko ball can be distributed by displacing the sphere to the second state in which the sphere is guided to the corresponding second inclined passages 45b, 45b. In the first embodiment, the distribution units 48b and 48b change from the first state to the second state at a fixed timing in the winning game (small winning game) and change from the second state to the second state as the predetermined time elapses. The main control CPU 60a is driven and controlled to return to the state of 1. Specifically, the distribution units 48b and 48b are in the second state for 2 seconds from the time when 1 second has elapsed after the start of the small hit game. In the first embodiment, the distribution units 48b and 48b also enter the second state at a fixed timing in each round (described later) of the big hit game (second type big hit game described later) in which the second special winning device 35 operates. It is configured to be displaced.

  As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, a third slope that slopes downward from the side portion of the lower prize winning space 38 b toward the substantially central position in the left-right direction is behind the second slope passages 45 b and 45 b (slope lower end side). The passages 45d and 45d are formed, respectively, and the pachinko balls rolling on the second inclined passages 45b and 45b are guided toward the third inclined passages 45d and 45d. In addition, the inclined lower end portions of the left and right third inclined passages 45d and 45d are separated from each other by a required distance, and the pachinko balls rolling on the third inclined passages 45d and 45d are both third inclined passages 45d and 45d. It is comprised so that it may fall on the guidance | induction part 47 which inclines forward from between the inclination lower end parts. In addition, the guide part 47 is provided at a height position below the inclined lower end part of the third inclined passages 45 d and 45 d and above the inclined upper end part of the stage 46. The pachinko balls that have fallen onto the guiding portion 47 from the third inclined passages 45d and 45d flow down to either the central passage portion 46a of the stage 46 or the left and right inclined surfaces 46b and 46b.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the flow path changing members 77 and 77 are plate-like members formed in a cross-sectional mountain shape in which a substantially central position in the left-right direction protrudes upward and an upper surface inclines downward in the left-right direction. From the rear of the through holes 36b, 36b opened below the passages 45d, 45d, the upper portions of the inclined surfaces 46b, 46b are inserted so as to extend to the front side by a predetermined length. The flow path changing members 77 and 77 are disposed so as to be inclined downward toward the front so as to substantially coincide with the inclination angles of the inclined surfaces 46 b and 46 b, and are connected to a flow path changing motor 78 disposed in the main body 36. The flow path changing motor 78 is wired to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) (see FIG. 6). The main control CPU 60a drives and controls the flow path changing motor 78, so that a constant operation of reciprocating in the front-rear direction is repeated until the flow path changing members 77 and 77 are turned off. ing. Specifically, the flow path changing members 77 and 77 are extended most forwardly from the through holes 36b and 36b, and most retracted rearward from the extended position, and the front ends thereof are the through holes 36b and 36b. The main control CPU 60a is configured to be displaceable with respect to the retracted position located inside, and is driven and controlled by the main control CPU 60a so as to perform an operation of 1 second returning from the retracted position to the extended position and returning to the retracted position at intervals of 2 seconds. . Here, when the flow path changing members 77 and 77 are in the extended position, the pachinko balls falling from the rear ends of the first inclined passages 45a and 45a come into contact with the upper surfaces of the flow path changing members 77 and 77. Bounce back left or right or forward. On the other hand, when the flow path changing members 77 and 77 are in the retracted position, the pachinko balls falling from the rear end portions of the first inclined passages 45a and 45a come into contact with the inclined upper end portions of the inclined surfaces 46b and 46b and move forward. To flow down. Then, the pachinko that touched the slope on the side close to the partition walls 36c, 36c in the upper surface of the flow path changing members 77, 77 in the extended position and bounced back to the left and right edge sides (the partition wall 36c side) of the lower winning space 38b. A part of the sphere is configured to be able to enter the second specific regions 39b and 39b formed in the partition wall 36c. In the first embodiment, only pachinko balls that have dropped from the rear ends of the first inclined passages 45a and 45a toward the stage 46 can enter the second specific regions 39b and 39b, and the second inclined passages 45b and 45b, Even if the pachinko ball that has passed through the three inclined passages 45d and 45d is guided to the inclined surfaces 46b and 46b by the guiding portion 47, it is configured not to enter the second specific regions 39b and 39b.

(Regarding the regular winning opening 32a)
The normal winning port 32a of the normal winning member 32 is a normally open type winning port that always opens upward in the game area 24, and the pachinko ball flowing down the game area 24 is always configured to be able to win with a certain probability. ing. The pachinko machine 10 includes a normal winning detection sensor 59 as a normal winning detection means for detecting a pachinko ball won in the normal winning opening 32a. The normal winning detection sensor 59 is connected to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) by wiring (see FIG. 6), and when the detection by the normal winning detection sensor 59 occurs, the normal winning detection indicating the occurrence of the detection is performed. The main control CPU 60a is configured to output a command (prize ball payout designation command) to the payout control CPU 61a. A predetermined number of prize balls are paid out in response to the detection of pachinko balls by the normal prize detection sensor 59 (that is, the winning of the pachinko balls to the normal prize opening 32a). In addition, although the normal winning detection sensor 59 is provided corresponding to each normal winning opening 32a, only one is shown in FIG.

(About special figure display parts Ma and Mb)
As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 20 is provided with special figure display portions Ma and Mb that operate in response to winning in the first and second start winning holes 29 a and 33 a at positions outside the gaming area 24. It has been. Here, the special figure display parts Ma and Mb are the first special figure display part Ma that starts the variable display triggered by the winning of the first starting winning opening 29a (detection by the first starting winning detection sensor 54). 2 comprises a second special figure display section Mb that starts a variable display triggered by winning at the start winning opening 33a (detection by the second start winning detection sensor 55). Then, triggered by the winning of the pachinko ball at the first start winning opening 29a, the first special figure display unit Ma is displayed in a variable manner (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a special figure fluctuation display), and finally, a plurality of special types are displayed. One of the symbols (hereinafter referred to as special figures) is displayed. In addition, when the pachinko ball wins the second start winning opening 33a, the second special figure display unit Mb is displayed with a change (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as a special figure change display), and finally a plurality of types are displayed. It is configured to display one of the special figures.

  Here, in each special figure display section Ma, Mb, as special figures, special figures A, a as a big hit symbol indicating a big hit result that causes a big hit game (first type big hit game described later), a small hit game (described later) ) Can be displayed as a special symbol B, b as a small hit symbol indicating the result of small hits, and a special symbol C, c as a failure symbol indicating a loss result without causing the big hit game and the small hit game. Yes. That is, one special figure is determined according to the result of the special figure determination, and the determined special figure is displayed in a fixed stop display on each special figure display unit Ma, Mb as a result of the special figure variation display. It has become. In the following description, the special figure fluctuation display performed in the first special figure display unit Ma is referred to as “first special figure fluctuation display”, and as a result of the first special figure fluctuation display, the first special figure display unit Ma is confirmed. The special figure that is stopped and displayed may be referred to as special figure 1. Similarly, the special figure fluctuation display performed in the second special figure display unit Mb is referred to as “second special figure fluctuation display”, and as a result of the second special figure fluctuation display, the fixed stop display is displayed on the second special figure display unit Mb. The special figure to be made may be referred to as special figure 2. The above-mentioned special drawings A, B, and C show the special drawing 1, and the above-mentioned special drawings a, b, and c show the special drawing 2, respectively. However, the number of special symbols as the big hit symbol, the small bonus symbol, and the off symbol is an example, and can be changed as appropriate.

(About special figure hold)
The winning information (various random number information) acquired when the pachinko ball wins the first starting winning opening 29a is stored in the storage means (in the first embodiment, the main control RAM 60c) in the first special figure starting hold information (first 1 start holding ball). Similarly, information (various random number information) acquired when the pachinko ball wins the second start winning opening 33a is stored in the storage means (in the first embodiment, the main control RAM 60c) in the second special figure start hold information. It is stored as (second start holding ball). And on the game board 20, the 1st special figure reservation display section Mc which displays the reservation number of 1st special figure start reservation information and the 2nd special figure reservation display section which displays the reservation number of 2nd special figure start reservation information. Md is provided (see FIG. 6). In other words, the number of the first special figure variation display and the second special figure variation display that have been suspended (the number of symbol variation effects) is notified by the display contents of the first and second special figure suspension display portions Mc and Md. .

  Here, the number of holds of the first special figure start hold information displayed on the first special figure hold display section Mc is incremented by 1 when the pachinko ball wins the first start winning opening 29a, and the first special figure start hold information is displayed. 1 is subtracted every time a figure change display (design change effect) is performed. Similarly, the number of holds in the second special figure start hold information displayed on the second special figure hold display section Md is incremented by 1 when the pachinko ball wins the second start winning prize port 33a, and the second special figure start hold information is displayed. 1 is subtracted every time a figure change display (design change effect) is performed. A predetermined upper limit number (for example, “4”) is set for the number of holds of the first and second special figure start hold information, and the number of hold of the first and second special figure start hold information up to the upper limit number. It is set so that each can be added.

(About round notification)
The pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment is configured to be able to generate a plurality of types of jackpot games composed of a predetermined number of rounds. The game board 20 has a specified number of rounds of jackpot games to be generated. A round display section Mg (see FIG. 6) for notifying during the jackpot game is provided. In the first embodiment, one type of “9 times” is set as the specified number of rounds of the big hit game, and the specified number of rounds is identifiable by display on the round display section Mg. In the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, the number of rounds is the same in all jackpot games, so the configuration of the round display unit Mg can be omitted.

(About status notification)
In the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, as will be described later, a probable change state and a short change state are provided as game states that are advantageous to the player given after the big hit game, and the game board 20 A state display unit Mh (see FIG. 6) for notifying the gaming state is provided.

  Here, the special figure display parts Ma and Mb, the special figure hold display parts Mc and Md, the round display part Mg, the state display part Mh, and the like are individually controlled to light if they can display or notify the corresponding information. A light emitting display unit composed of a plurality of possible LEDs can be used, or a 7-segment display, a dot matrix, a small liquid crystal display, and other display means can be employed.

(About display device 17)
As shown in FIG. 3, the display device 17 has three symbol rows of left, middle, and right symbols that can display decorative drawings (symbols) variably. The decorative drawing of each symbol row starts to fluctuate in response to a winning at the first starting winning port 29a or the second starting winning port 33a. In the display device 17 of the first embodiment, an effective stop position where one decorative drawing can be stopped and displayed as a result of the symbol variation effect is set, and a combination of the effective stop positions of each symbol row is combined by the symbol variation effect. A symbol combination of decorations that are confirmed and stopped on the symbol effective line is derived. That is, one stop symbol effective line is set in the display device 17 of the first embodiment. And, when the decorative drawing of each symbol row that is confirmed and stopped at the effective stop position (stop symbol effective line) of each symbol row on the display device 17 is a winning symbol combination, a big hit game (win game) is given You will be able to figure out what will be done. Here, in the first embodiment, as a jackpot symbol combination, a symbol combination (for example, “222”, “777”, etc.) in which the same decorative drawing is fixed and displayed at the effective stop position of each symbol row is set. . Further, in the first embodiment, in addition to the above-mentioned basic decorative drawing that is variably displayed on the display device 17, it is set to be able to display a special decorative drawing (special symbol), and the effective stop position of each symbol row is set. It is configured to recognize that a small hitting game (winning game) is given by displaying a special decorative drawing at any one (for example, the effective stop position of the middle symbol row). On the other hand, if even one of the symbols of all the columns that are confirmed and stopped displayed at the effective stop position of the display device 17 is of a different type, from the symbol combination (for example, “123”, “734”, “171”, etc.) It is possible to recognize that the game is a “out of game” in which a big hit game or a small hit game is not generated.

  The symbol combinations displayed on the display device 17 in a fixed stop are the types of special symbols displayed as a result of the special symbol variation display on the first special symbol display unit Ma and the second special diagram display unit Mb (big hit symbol, small hit symbol). It corresponds to the symbol and the off-line symbol). Here, in the first special figure display section Ma and the display device 17, the first special figure fluctuation display and the symbol fluctuation effect relating to the first special figure fluctuation display are started, and the special figure 1 and the decorative drawing are displayed in a fixed stop state. The Similarly, in the second special figure display unit Mb and the display device 17, the second special figure fluctuation display and the symbol fluctuation effect relating to the second special figure fluctuation display are started, and the special figure 2 and the decorative drawing are displayed in a fixed stop display. The In the case where the special map change display is not performed simultaneously in the first and second special map display parts Ma and Mb, and the special map display is performed in one of the special map display parts Ma and Mb, It is stored on hold as first or second special figure start hold information corresponding to the main control RAM 60c. In addition, the symbol combination of the decorative pattern with respect to the special symbol is not necessarily one-to-one, and the symbol combination with one decorative symbol is selected from among the symbol combinations with a plurality of decorative symbols with respect to one special symbol. Yes.

(About the ball passage gate 31)
The ball passage gate 31 is provided with a ball passage detection sensor 72 that detects a pachinko ball passing through the gate 31. The ball passage detection sensor 72 is wired to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) (see FIG. 6), and a ball detection signal is input from the ball passage detection sensor 72 to the main control board 60 (that is, the main control board 60). Various kinds of information (random numbers for determining the normal map, etc.) are acquired along with the pachinko ball detection by the ball passage detection sensor 72, and based on the acquired information, the determination for the normal map (lottery for the normal map) is performed. It is configured. Then, the start winning solenoid 56 of the start winning device 33 is driven and controlled according to the result of the lottery per drawing so that the open / close members 33b and 33b are opened and closed.

(About the general map display section Me)
The game board 20 is provided with a general-purpose display unit Me that operates when the pachinko ball is detected by the ball passage detection sensor 72 (see FIG. 6). In this general-purpose display unit Me, there are cases where a plurality of types of normal symbols (hereinafter referred to as “normal-purpose”) are triggered by the detection of pachinko spheres by the ball passage detection sensor 72 (passage of pachinko spheres by the ball passage gate 31). ) Is changed to display one map. Then, from the final display result of the general map display unit Me, it is possible to recognize the normal map hit or miss.

(Regarding the general hold)
Further, in the game board 20, information (various random information described later) acquired when a pachinko ball passes through the ball passage gate 31 is stored as start hold information in a storage means (main control RAM 60c) inside the machine. In this case, there is a general map hold display section Mf for displaying the number of holds of the general map hold information (see FIG. 6), and the general map held by the display contents of the general map hold display section Mf is provided. The number of fluctuations is notified. The number of reserved general-purpose maps displayed in the general map hold display section Mf is incremented by 1 when a pachinko ball passes through the ball passing gate 31 and decremented by 1 when the normal map change display is started. Note that a predetermined upper limit number (“4” in the first embodiment) is set as the number of normal start reserved memories, and the normal start reserved memory number can be added up to the upper limit number.

(About probabilistic state)
The pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment has a function of giving the first type privilege gaming state as a gaming state advantageous to the player after the end of the big hit game. Here, as the first type bonus game state, the pachinko ball winning opportunity to the special prize opening 34a, 35a, 35a is increased compared to the state where the first type bonus game state is not given. is there. Specifically, in the first type privilege gaming state, the chance of winning a pachinko ball to the special winning openings 34a, 35a, 35a can be increased by changing the probability per special figure from a low probability to a high probability. In the following description, the first type privilege gaming state may be referred to as a “probable change state” for convenience.

  The probability variation function changes the lottery probability (big hit probability) of the big hit from the low probability (1/100 in the first embodiment) to the high probability (2/100 in the first embodiment) after the big hit game (win game) ends. This is a function that makes it possible to assign a certain change state. Note that a state to which a probability variation state is not assigned is referred to as a non-probability variation state. The low probability and the high probability are examples, and the present invention is not limited to this. In the first embodiment, when the probability variation state is given, the probability variation state is continuously given until the predetermined number of symbol variation effects (special diagram variation display) is executed after the end of the big hit game. Specifically, the number of changes in the probability change state (hereinafter referred to as the probability change number) given after the jackpot game ends is set to 10 times regardless of the type of the jackpot game immediately before. Note that the number of times of probability change (period in which the probability change state is given) is not limited to the above.

(About variable state)
Further, the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment has a function of giving the second type privilege gaming state as a gaming state advantageous to the player after the end of the big hit game. Here, as the second type bonus game state, the winning rate improvement state in which the winning chance of the pachinko ball to the second start winning port 33a is increased as compared with the state where the second type bonus game state is not given. It is. Specifically, in the Type 2 special award game state, (1) shortening the fluctuation time of the normal map change display, (2) changing the probability per base map from low probability to high probability, (3) once per base map By increasing the opening time of the opening / closing member 33b that opens the second start winning opening 33a, the chance of winning a pachinko ball to the second starting winning opening 33a can be increased. In the second type privilege gaming state, the above (1) to (3) can be used alone or in combination. In addition, when increasing the opening time of the opening / closing member 33b for opening the second start winning opening 33a once per normal figure, it may be realized by simply extending the opening time of the opening / closing member 33b. It can also be realized by increasing the number of times the member 33b is opened, or these may be combined. In the first embodiment, the second type privilege gaming state may be referred to as “variable state”. Note that a state where the variable state is not given is referred to as a non-variable state. The first type bonus game state and the second type bonus game state are specific states that can be given to the player after the big hit game ends (after the hit game ends). In the first embodiment, the number of times of change in the variable state (hereinafter referred to as “number of times of change”) given after the end of the big hit game is set to 10 regardless of the type of the previous big hit game. Note that the number of times of change (period in which the change state is given) is not limited to the above.

(About per game)
Next, winning games (big hit games, small hit games) given by the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment will be described. The winning game is set to start after the big hit symbol is confirmed and stopped on the first special figure display unit Ma or the second special figure display unit Mb as a result of the special figure variation display, and is executed by the main control CPU 60a. The first opening / closing member 34b of the first special winning device 34 or the second opening / closing member of the second special winning device 35 depending on the type of winning game (first type big winning game, small winning game) won in the special figure winning determination 35b and 35b are opened and closed. In the first embodiment, the main control CPU 60a performs the first type big hit game corresponding to the big hit symbol (symbol A, a) when the special symbol hit determination results in a big hit result (when the occurrence condition is satisfied). When a special hit per game result is determined (when the occurrence condition is satisfied), a small hit game corresponding to the small hit symbol (special symbols B and b) is generated. Further, the main control CPU 60a enters the first specific area 39a or the second specific area 39b in the specific entry valid period (described later) of the small hit game, and the pachinko ball enters the specific area entry detection sensor 81. , 40 (when the occurrence condition is satisfied), the second type big hit game is generated. In the first embodiment, one type is set for both the first type big hit game and the second type big hit game. On the other hand, as the second type big hit game (or first type big hit game) that can be generated by the main control CPU 60a, for example, the difference in the game state after the end, the difference in the number of rounds, or the second opening / closing members 35b, 35b (or A plurality of types may be set depending on the difference in the opening pattern of the first opening / closing members 34b, 34b).

  Here, the main control CPU 60a outputs a first type big hit start command indicating the start of the first type big hit game at the timing when the first type big hit game is started (at the start of an opening period described later). (Production control CPU 65a) and payout control board 61 (payout control CPU 61a) are configured to output. In addition, the main control CPU 60a sends one of a plurality of types of second-type big hit start commands, which will be described later, to the production control board 65 (production) at the timing when the second type big-hit game is started (at the start of an opening period described later). The control CPU 65a) and the payout control board 61 (payout control CPU 61a) are configured to be able to output. Further, the main control CPU 60a produces a jackpot end command indicating the end of the jackpot game at the timing (end point of the ending period described later) when the jackpot game (the first type jackpot game and the second type jackpot game) is ended. It is configured to output to the control board 65 (production control CPU 65a) and the payout control board 61 (payout control CPU 61a). Furthermore, the main control CPU 60a sends a small hit release command to the effect control board 65 (effect control CPU 65a) and the payout control board 61 (payout control CPU 61a) every time the second opening / closing members 35b, 35b are released in the small hit game. It is configured to output.

(About type 1 big hit games)
The first type big hit game corresponding to the special figures A and a includes an opening period in which an opening effect indicating that the big hit game is started, and an ending period in which an ending effect indicating that the big hit game is ended are performed. In the opening period and the ending period, a round for opening the first opening / closing member 34b of the first special prize-winning device 34 is executed for a specified number of rounds (9 in the first embodiment). In one round, a specified number of pachinko balls (for example, 9) win the first special winning opening 34a, or a specified round time (27 seconds in the first embodiment) elapses from the start of each round. End with. The opening pattern of the first opening / closing member 34b in the first type big hit game includes a single opening operation (opening) under the condition that the pachinko balls are continuously fired at a predetermined interval (an interval of 0.6 seconds in the embodiment). In the operation from closing until closing), a long-time opening operation (long opening) is set in which a predetermined number (for example, 9) of pachinko balls determined in a round continues to be opened for a winning time. In the first embodiment, in each round of the first type big hit game, the first opening / closing member 34b is set to open for a maximum of 27 seconds (round time) by the long-time opening operation. It should be noted that a round in which the first opening / closing member 34b of the first special prize-winning device 34 alone performs a short time opening operation (for example, an opening operation of 0.5 seconds) shorter than the firing interval (0.6 seconds) or a long time A first type big hit game including a round performed by combining a time opening operation and a short time opening operation may be set.

(About small hit games)
In the small hit game corresponding to the special drawings B and b, the second opening and closing members 35b and 35b are set to 1 within a range in which the total number of opening seconds of the second opening and closing members 35b and 35b in the second special prize device 35 does not exceed 6 seconds. The pachinko ball that the player has launched in the game area 24 can be awarded to the second special prize opening 35a, 35a by opening the game area a plurality of times or a plurality of times. The small hit game is started simultaneously with the first opening of the second opening / closing members 35b and 35b, and is ended simultaneously with the final closing of the second opening / closing members 35b and 35b. In the first embodiment, specifically, as the opening pattern of the second opening / closing members 35b, 35b when the small hit game is generated once, the left and right second opening / closing members 35b, 35b are opened simultaneously with the start of the small hit game. Then, one type of opening pattern is set in which the second opening and closing members 35b and 35b are simultaneously opened for one second and then closed again after one second as an opening interval time has elapsed. A plurality of types of opening patterns of the second opening / closing members 35b, 35b in the small hit game are set, and when the main control CPU 60a starts the small hit game, one of the plurality of types of opening patterns is determined. Also good.

  The main control CPU 60a determines that the detection by the second special winning detection sensor 44 that occurred in the winning detection period set when the small hit game is generated is normal winning detection, but has occurred outside the winning detection period. Based on the abnormal detection, a closing prize error designation command (a kind of error designation command) indicating the occurrence of a closing prize error (abnormality) is sent to the effect control board 65 (effect control CPU 65a) and the payout control board 61 (payout control CPU 61a). ). Here, the main control CPU 60a uses the time point at which the first (first) opening of the second opening / closing members 35b, 35b is started in the small hit game (the start point of the small hit game) as the start timing of the winning detection period. The pachinko ball can reach the guide outlets 43 and 43 from the second special winning opening 35a and 35a for a predetermined time from the timing when the second (last) opening of the opening / closing members 35b and 35b ends (at the end of the small hit game). It is configured to determine whether or not the detection by the second special winning detection sensor 44 is normal winning detection, with the time point of time (1 second in the first embodiment) elapsed as the end timing of the winning detection period. Yes.

  The main control CPU 60a is configured to determine whether or not the detection by the first specific area entrance detection sensor 81 that occurs when the small hit game occurs is an abnormal timing (described later). Has the function of). Here, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, when detection by the first specific area entrance detection sensor 81 occurs at an abnormal timing when a small hit game occurs, the detection is performed in the winning detection period. Even if it occurs, the main control CPU 60a is configured not to cause the type 2 big hit game to be triggered by the detection. In this case, the effect control CPU 65a causes the various effect means 17, 18, and 19 to execute an error notification indicating that the detection by the first specific area entrance detection sensor 81 has an abnormal timing, An information signal indicating that the detection by the first specific area entrance detection sensor 81 is at an abnormal timing is output to a hall computer outside the machine (described later). In the following description, the state in which the detection at the abnormal timing by the first specific area entrance detection sensor 81 has occurred may be referred to as “specific entrance error” as an abnormal state.

  Specifically, the main control CPU 60a determines the period until one second has elapsed from the start timing of the small hit game (that is, the distribution units 48b and 48b are maintained in the first state and enter the first specific area 39a. When a detection by the first specific area entrance detection sensor 81 occurs during a specific entry invalid period during which no specific entry can occur, a specific entry error (abnormality) has occurred with the detection being detected at an abnormal timing. It is comprised so that it may determine. In the first embodiment, the specific entry valid that determines that the detection by the first specific area entry detection sensor 81 is valid from the end of the specific entry invalid period until 6 seconds have passed after the end of the small hit game. It is set as a period. The main control CPU 60a sets the value of a specific entry error determination flag (a kind of error determination flag) set in the regular storage area (working area) of the main control RAM 60c as a storage means provided in the main control board 60 to “0”. To "1" (stores abnormal entry information). Then, the main control CPU 60a determines that a specific entry error designation command (a kind of error designation command) is set in response to the value of the specific entry error determination flag being set to “1” (according to abnormal entry occurrence information). ) And the set specific entry error designation command are output to the effect control board 65 (effect control CPU 65a) and the payout control board 61 (payout control CPU 61a).

  Further, the main control RAM 60c is configured to be able to store mode information related to the rolling mode of the pachinko ball in the small hit game (has a function as mode storage means). Specifically, the main control CPU 60a provides second mode information, which will be described later, by the main control CPU 60a indicating first mode information indicating that detection by the first specific area entrance detection sensor 81 has occurred during the specific entrance valid period of the small hit game. It is configured so that it can be stored until a seed hit winning command is output (specifically, the value of the first mode determination flag set in the regular storage area of the main control RAM 60c is changed from “0” to “1”). Thus, the first mode information is stored). That is, in the small hit game, when the pachinko ball that has won the second special winning opening 35a, 35a has entered the first specific area 39a, the first mode information is the start of the second type big hit game in the main control RAM 60c. It is memorized until the time. The main control RAM 60c also provides second mode information indicating that the detection by the second specific area entrance detection sensor 40 has occurred during the specific entrance valid period of the small hit game, and the second type big hit, which will be described later, by the main control CPU 60a. It can be stored until a start command is output (specifically, by changing the value of the second mode determination flag set in the regular storage area of the main control RAM 60c from “0” to “1”). , Second mode information is stored). That is, when the pachinko ball enters the second specific area 39b in the small hit game, the second mode information is stored in the main control RAM 60c until the start of the second type big hit game.

(About type 2 big hit games)
The second type big hit game is a period after the end of the small hit game, an opening period in which the opening effect indicating that the big hit game is started, and an ending effect in which the big hit game is ended is performed. And a plurality of rounds for opening the second opening / closing member 35b of the second special winning device 35 during the opening period and the ending period. In Example 1, the specified number of rounds of type 2 jackpot game is set to 9 times, but the type 2 jackpot game starts from the second round (the first round is Instead, a small hit game is executed immediately before). In other words, the second type big hit game is composed of an opening period that is executed after the small hit game, a total of eight rounds that are executed after the opening period ends, and an ending period that is executed after the end of the final round. ing. In one round (second to ninth rounds) in the second type big hit game, a predetermined number (for example, nine) of pachinko balls win the second special prize opening 35a or the start of each round. When a specified round time (27 seconds in the first embodiment) elapses, the process ends. In the opening pattern of the second opening / closing member 35b in the second type big hit game, there is a round in one opening operation (operation from opening to closing) under the condition that the pachinko balls are continuously fired at a predetermined interval. A long-time opening operation (opening for a long time) is set in which a predetermined number (for example, nine) of pachinko balls determined in (1) continues to be opened for a time that can be won. In the first embodiment, in each round of the second type big hit game, the second opening / closing member 35b is set to open for a maximum of 27 seconds (round time) by the long-time opening operation. The second opening / closing member 35b of the second special prize-winning device 35 performs a short opening operation (opening operation whose opening time is shorter than the firing interval) alone, or a combination of long opening operation and short opening operation. A second type big hit game including a round may be set.

  Here, the main control CPU 60a is based on which of the first mode information and the second mode information is stored in the main control RAM 60c at the timing of starting the second type big hit game (at the start of the opening period). The jackpot start command to be output to the effect control CPU 65a and the payout control CPU 61a is determined between the first type 2 big hit start command and the second type 2 big hit start command. Specifically, when the main control CPU 60a causes the second type big hit game to occur, if the first mode information is stored in the main control RAM 60c (if the set value of the first mode determination flag is “1”). ), The first type 2 big hit start command is output to the effect control CPU 65a and the payout control CPU 61a, and the second mode information is stored in the main control RAM 60c (the set value of the second mode determination flag is “1”). The second type big hit start command is output to the effect control CPU 65a and the payout control CPU 61a.

(Control configuration of pachinko machine)
Next, the control configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described.

(About power supply board 64)
In the power supply board 64, a power switch (not shown) for switching the power ON / OFF and control RAMs 60c, 61c, 65c provided in predetermined control boards 60, 61, 65 are initialized (backed up memory). A clear switch (not shown) for erasing the contents is provided. Further, the power supply board 64 has a power cut-off monitoring circuit (monitoring whether a voltage value of a power supply voltage (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a monitoring power supply voltage) supplied to a power supply circuit (not shown) has dropped to a threshold voltage. (Not shown). Here, the monitored power supply voltage drops to the threshold voltage when, for example, the power supply from the outside of the machine is cut off (when the power supply is cut off) due to an OFF operation of the power switch or a power failure. Further, the power supply board 64 is provided with a clear switch circuit (not shown) connected to the clear switch. In the first embodiment, a clear signal is output from the clear switch circuit to the control boards 60, 61, 65 only when the power switch is turned on (power-on) with the clear switch turned on. The control CPUs 60a, 61a, 65a of the received predetermined control boards 60, 61, 65 are set to perform processing for initializing the control RAMs 60c, 61c, 65c. In the first embodiment, the control RAMs 60c, 61c, and 65c provided in the main control board 60, the payout control board 61, and the effect control board 65 are initialized in response to the output of the clear signal from the power supply board 64. Has been.

  The power supply board 64 is provided with a reset signal circuit (not shown) connected to the power-off monitoring circuit. Here, the power cut-off monitoring circuit, when the monitored power supply voltage becomes equal to or lower than the threshold voltage, the reset signal circuit, the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a), the payout control board 61 (payout control CPU 61a), and the effect control. A power-off signal (a signal indicating that the monitored power supply voltage has dropped to the threshold voltage) is output to the substrate 65 (production control CPU 65a). The reset signal circuit is connected to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) and the payout control board 61 (payout) at the start of power supply from the outside of the machine (when power is turned on or when power is restored) and when a power-off signal is input. A reset signal is output to the control CPU 61a) and the effect control board 65 (effect control CPU 65a) to restrict the operations of the main control CPU 60a, the payout control CPU 61a, and the effect control CPU 65a. A detailed description of the reset signal is omitted.

  The power supply board 64 is provided with a backup power supply (not shown) such as a capacitor, and when the power supply to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped (when a power-off signal is output), the main control is performed from the backup power supply. Electric power is supplied to the CPU 60a, the payout control CPU 61a, and the effect control CPU 65a. Here, in each control RAM 60c, 61c, 65c provided as a storage means in the main control board 60, the payout control board 61, and the effect control board 65, various kinds of information are temporarily stored during operation of the pachinko machine 10. In addition to the area (work area), a backup area (backup storage area) is provided. Various information stored in the regular storage area of the control RAMs 60c, 61c, 65c is stored (written) in the backup area in response to the power supply from the backup power source, and the information stored in the backup area is Is held for a certain period after the power supply to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped. The storage (writing) of various information to the backup area by each control CPU 60a, 61a, 65a is executed in the control process (power-off process) when the power is turned off (when the power-off signal is input), and is stored in the backup area. The setting (reading) of various kinds of information to the regular storage area is executed in a control process (data recovery process) at the start of power supply to the pachinko machine 10.

(Main control board 60)
As shown in FIG. 6, the main control board 60 includes a main control CPU (main control means) 60a for executing control processing, a main control ROM 60b for storing a control program executed by the main control CPU 60a, and processing of the main control CPU 60a. A main control RAM 60c capable of writing / reading necessary data is provided. The start winning detection sensors 54 and 55, the first special winning detection sensor 58, the second special winning detection sensor 44, the first specific area entering detection sensor 81, the second specific area entering detection sensor 40, and the ball passing detection sensor. Various sensors such as 72 are connected to the main control CPU 60a. Further, the main control CPU 60a includes the first and second special figure display parts Ma and Mb, the first and second special figure hold display parts Mc and Md, the universal figure display part Me, the universal figure hold display part Mf, etc. Display devices are connected, and display control of the display devices Ma and Mb is executed based on the control processing executed by the main control CPU 60a triggered by detection of the detection sensors 54 and 55. The main control CPU 60a is connected to solenoids 56, 57 and 41 provided in the start winning device 33 and the special winning devices 34 and 35, and each solenoid is controlled based on the control processing result in the main control CPU 60a. By driving 56, 57 and 41, the corresponding opening and closing members 33b, 34b and 35b are opened and closed. Here, the main control CPU 60a is configured to drive and control the special winning solenoids 57 and 41 so as to open and close the opening and closing members 34b and 35b of the special winning devices 34 and 35 in an opening / closing manner corresponding to the type of the big hit game. The main control CPU 60a is connected to a distribution solenoid 49 and a flow path changing motor 78 provided in the second special prize winning device 35. The main control CPU 60a connects the distribution solenoid 49 and the flow path changing motor 78 to each other. By driving, the corresponding distribution member 48 and the flow path changing member 77 are operated.

  The main control CPU 60a confirms that the pachinko ball has won the first start winning opening 29a or the second start winning opening 33a (more specifically, the first start winning detection sensor 54 or the second start winning detection sensor 55 receives the pachinko ball). It is set to acquire a random number for determination as winning information when triggered by (detected). Here, as the random numbers for determination (winning information) acquired by the main control CPU 60a, various random numbers such as random numbers for determination per special figure and random numbers for fluctuation pattern distribution updated at a predetermined cycle (4 ms in the first embodiment). Value is set. The main control CPU 60a acquires various determination random number values in accordance with the timing at which the detection signals of the first or second start winning detection sensors 54 and 55 are input to the main control CPU 60a, and the acquired various determinations. Based on the random number value for judgment per special figure among the random number values, a special figure judgment is performed to determine whether or not a hit game (big hit game, small hit game) is caused, and the special figure fluctuation display As a result, the special figure to be displayed on the special figure display parts Ma and Mb is determined, and the fluctuation time of the special figure fluctuation display (the effect time of the symbol fluctuation effect) is determined based on the value of the random number for fluctuation pattern distribution. Has been.

  In this way, the main control CPU 60a functions as a hit determination means for determining whether or not a hit game (a big hit game or a small hit game) is to be generated when a winning at the start winning ports 29a and 33a is generated. ing. Further, the main control CPU 60a functions as a first generation means (occurrence means) for generating the first type big hit game when the special figure determination results in a determination result for generating the big hit game. Further, the main control CPU 60a functions as a second generating means (a generating means) for generating a small hit game when the determination per special figure results in a determination result for generating a small hit game. Further, the main control CPU 60a functions as third generation means (occurrence means) for generating a second type big hit game when a pachinko ball enters a specific area (specific entry area) 39a, 39b in the small hit game. ing.

  Of the various information stored in the regular storage area of the main control RAM 60c, the value of the specific entry error determination flag described above is the target to be stored and held in the backup area of the main control RAM 60c when a power failure occurs. It has not been. That is, a ball entering the first specific area 39a (detection by the first specific area ball detection sensor 81) as an opportunity for the occurrence of the second big hit game is generated at an abnormal timing (a specific ball error occurs). If the power of the pachinko machine 10 is cut off after the specific entry error designation command corresponding to the entry is output, the normal storage area of the main control RAM 60c is set to “1”. The specific entry error determination flag setting value (abnormal entry occurrence information) is cleared and becomes “0” when the power is turned on again after the power is turned off. As described above, in the first embodiment, the setting value of the specific entry error determination flag is not a backup target, thereby preventing an increase in the amount of data stored in the backup area of the main control RAM 60c.

(About the production control board 65)
The effect control board 65 is provided with an effect control CPU 65a. As shown in FIG. 6, an effect control ROM 65b and an effect control RAM 65c are connected to the effect control CPU 65a. The effect control CPU 65a updates the values of various random numbers at predetermined intervals, stores (sets) the updated value in the setting area of the effect control RAM 65c, and rewrites the value before the update. In the effect control ROM 65b, the display device 17 (display control board 66) as the effect means, the light emission effect means such as the lamp device 18, the speaker 19 and the like are comprehensively controlled in accordance with the design variation effect and the effect during the winning game. A general control program for production is stored. Then, the effect control CPU 65a is configured to execute various controls based on the effect overall control program in response to the input of various control commands for specifying the effect time and the effect contents. The effect control CPU 65a, when causing the effect means 17, 18, 19 to execute an effect related to the second type of game, is the type of the second type big hit start command (the first second type big hit start command and the second type The effect means 17, 18, 19 is configured to execute an effect corresponding to the second type big hit start command).

  In addition, the effect control ROM 65b emits an error notification that causes an error (abnormality) of the pachinko machine 10 to be made known to the store clerk and the player of the game shop, such as the display device 17 (display control board 66), the lamp device 18, and the like. An error notification overall control program to be executed by a notification means such as the speaker 19 is stored. The effect control CPU 65a is configured to execute various controls based on an error notification overall control program corresponding to the type (error type) of an error designation command (control signal) output from the main control CPU 60a. That is, the effect control CPU 65 a functions as a notification control unit that causes the notification unit to execute an error notification in response to the occurrence of an abnormality in the pachinko machine 10. Specifically, the production control CPU 65a causes the notifying means 17, 18, 19 to execute the closing prize error notification when the closing prize error designation command indicating the occurrence of the closing prize error is triggered, and the notification period is 30 seconds. In response to the elapse of time, the closed prize-winning error notification is terminated. In addition, the production control CPU 65a causes the notification means 17, 18, and 19 to execute a specific entry error notification in response to an input of a specific entry error designation command indicating the occurrence of a specific entry error, and 30 seconds have elapsed as the notification period. In response to this, the specific entry error notification is terminated. Note that the notification period can be set as appropriate. For example, the notification period may not be ended until the power of the pachinko machine 10 is shut off.

  Here, the effect control CPU 65a is set in the regular storage area (working area) in the effect control RAM 65c as the storage means provided in the effect control board 65 when a specific entry error specifying command is input from the main control CPU 60a. The error notification execution flag value is changed from “0” to “1” (abnormal entry occurrence information is stored), and the timing at which the error notification execution flag is set to “1” (a specific entry error specifying command is When 30 seconds elapse from the input timing), the value of the error notification execution flag is changed from “1” to “0”. The effect control CPU 65a is configured to execute control for causing the notification means 17, 18, and 19 to execute the specific entry error notification during the period when the value of the specific entry error determination flag is set to “1”. Has been. That is, the period in which the effect control RAM 65c stores the set value (abnormal entry occurrence information) of “1” as the value of the error notification execution flag is the specific entry error notification notification period.

  Note that the value of the error notification execution determination flag stored in the regular storage area of the effect control RAM 65c is not a target to be stored and held in the backup area of the effect control RAM 65c. In other words, when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is shut off during the notification period in which the specific landing error notification is executed, the set value of the error notification execution flag set to “1” in the regular storage area of the effect control RAM 65c ( The abnormal entry information) is cleared and becomes “0” when the power is turned on again after the power is turned off. Thus, in Example 1, the setting value of the error notification execution flag is not set as a backup target, thereby preventing an increase in the amount of data stored in the backup area of the effect control RAM 65c.

(About the display control board 66)
Next, the display control board 66 will be described with reference to FIG. The display control board 66 is provided with a display control CPU (sub-control means) 70a. A display control ROM 66b and a display control RAM 66c are connected to the display control CPU 66a. The display device 17 is connected to the display control board 66 (display control CPU 66a). The display control ROM 66b stores a display control program for controlling the display contents of the display device 17. The display control ROM 66b stores various image data (design, various background images, characters, characters, image data such as a display image (error display) indicating error notification), and the like. The display control RAM 66c stores (sets) various information that can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10.

(About the payout control board 61)
Next, the payout control board 61 will be described with reference to FIG. The payout control board 61 is provided with a payout control CPU 61a. A payout control ROM 61b and a payout control RAM 61c are connected to the payout control CPU 61a. Further, a front frame opening detection sensor 13c, a ball payout device 62, and an external information output terminal board 63 are connected to the payout control CPU 61a. The payout control ROM 61b stores a payout control program for controlling the driving of the ball payout device 62, and outputs an external information for externally outputting an information signal through the output terminals PT1 to PT11 of the external information output terminal board 63. A control program is stored. That is, the payout control CPU 61a functions as an external output means for outputting an information signal to the outside of the machine (hall computer).

(About external output of information signal)
The payout control CPU 61a includes various commands output from the main control CPU 60a (for example, a start winning command (prize ball payout command command), a special win command (prize ball payout command command), a big hit start command, a big hit end command, a release command, Various information (game information) related to the game is obtained based on the error specifying command (such as illegal entry command) and the route specifying command, and various game information related to the game is transmitted from the output terminal of the external information output terminal board 63 to the outside of the machine. The external information output terminal board 63 electrically connected to the payout control CPU 61a is connected to the first output terminal PT1 to the tenth output terminal. A total of 10 output terminals up to PT10 are provided, corresponding to different information depending on each output terminal. It is adapted to output the broadcast signal.

  The first output terminal PT1 of the external information output terminal board 63 is used as an output terminal for outputting a first information signal (information signal related to security) indicating the occurrence of a front frame opening error (game information). The payout control CPU 61a outputs the first information signal from the first output terminal PT1 over the period in which the detection signal is input from the above-described front frame opening detection sensor 13c (that is, the period in which the front frame 13 is not in the open position). Let

  The second output terminal PT2 of the external information output terminal board 63 is used as an output terminal for outputting a second information signal indicating the payout of a winning ball (game information). The payout control CPU 61a adds the value of the number of winning balls (the number of remaining winning balls) stored in the payout control RAMc based on the winning ball payout command command (various winning commands) from the main control CPU 60a yet to be paid out. Each time the ball payout device 62 pays out, the remaining number of prize balls is subtracted. Each time the remaining number of prize balls is added corresponds to a predetermined number of prize balls (10 in the first embodiment), the second information signal is sent from the second output terminal PT2 for a predetermined time (about 1 in the first embodiment). 56 ms).

  The third output terminal PT3 and the fourth output terminal PT4 of the external information output terminal board 63 output the third information signal and the fourth information signal indicating the occurrence of the winning (game information) to the start winning ports 29a, 33a. Used as a terminal. Each time the payout control CPU 61a receives a first start winning command (prize ball payout command command) output from the main control CPU 60a in response to detection by the first start winning detection sensor 54, the payout control CPU 61a The third information signal is output from the output terminal PT3 for a predetermined time (about 56 ms in the first embodiment). In addition, the payout control CPU 61a receives the second start winning command (prize ball payout command command) output from the main control CPU 60a in response to the detection by the second start winning detection sensor 55 every time the payout control CPU 61a receives the payout control CPU 61a. The fourth information signal is output from the fourth output terminal PT4 over a predetermined time (about 56 ms in the first embodiment).

  The fifth output terminal PT5 of the external information output terminal board 63 is used as an output terminal for outputting a fifth information signal indicating the occurrence (game information) of winning in the first special winning opening 34a or the second special winning opening 35a. . Each time the payout control CPU 61a inputs a special prize command (prize ball payout command command) output from the main control CPU 60a in response to detection by the first special prize detection sensor 58 or the second special prize detection sensor 44, The fifth information signal is output from the output terminal PT5 over a predetermined time (about 56 ms in the first embodiment).

  The sixth output terminal PT6 of the external information output terminal board 63 is used as an output terminal for outputting a sixth information signal indicating a period (game information) in which a big hit game is given. The payout control CPU 61a receives a big hit start command (first type big hit start command, first type second big hit start command, and second second big hit game indicating the start of the big hit game (first type big hit game or second type big hit game). At the timing when any one of the seed big hit start commands) is input to the payout control CPU 61a, the sixth information signal is started to be output from the sixth output terminal PT6, and a big hit end command indicating the end of the big hit game is given to the payout control CPU 61a. At the input timing, the output of the sixth information signal from the sixth output terminal PT6 is terminated. Note that the sixth information signal may be output at the timing when the release command corresponding to the first round game in the jackpot game is input to the payout control CPU 61a, or corresponding to the last round game in the jackpot game. The output of the sixth information signal may be ended or started at the timing when the closing command to be input is input to the payout control CPU 61a.

  The seventh output terminal PT7 of the external information output terminal board 63 is used as an output terminal for outputting a seventh information signal indicating the opening (game information) of the second opening / closing members 35b, 35b in the small hit game. The payout control CPU 61a outputs a seventh information signal from the seventh output terminal PT7 for a predetermined time (about 56 ms in the first embodiment) every time a small hit release command is input from the main control CPU 60a.

  The eighth output terminal PT8 of the external information output terminal board 63 outputs an eighth information signal indicating a period (game information) in which the second type big hit game is triggered by entering the first specific area 39a. Used as output terminal. The payout control CPU 61a receives the first type 2 big hit start command from the eighth output terminal PT8 at the timing when the first type 2 big hit start command is input to the payout control CPU 61a among the second type big hit start commands indicating the start of the second type big hit game. The output of the eighth information signal is started, and the output of the eighth information signal from the eighth output terminal PT8 is ended at the timing when the big hit end command indicating the end of the big hit game is input to the payout control CPU 61a.

  The ninth output terminal PT9 of the external information output terminal board 63 is used as an output terminal for outputting a ninth information signal (information signal related to security) indicating occurrence of an error (abnormality) (game information). Specifically, the payout control CPU 61a has a ninth output terminal PT9 at the timing when an error designation command (for example, a specific pitching error designation command or a closing prize winning error designation command) from the main control CPU 60a is inputted to the payout control CPU 61a. To the ninth information signal are output for a predetermined time (about 56 ms in the first embodiment). Of the information related to security, the front frame opening error is output from the first output terminal PT1 as the first information signal.

  The tenth output terminal PT10 of the external information output terminal board 63 receives a tenth information signal indicating a period (game information) in which a second type big hit game is given triggered by entering the second specific area 39b, 39b. Used as output terminal for output. The payout control CPU 61a receives from the tenth output terminal PT10 in response to the input of the second type 2 big hit start command from the main control CPU 60a among the second type big hit start commands indicating the start of the second type big hit game. The tenth information signal is started to be output, and the output of the tenth information signal from the tenth output terminal PT10 is ended in response to the input of the big hit end command indicating the end of the big hit game from the main control CPU 60a.

[Operation of Example 1]
Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment configured as described above will be described.

  When the player rotates the operation lever 16 a of the operation handle 16 provided on the front side of the front frame 13, a pachinko ball launched from the ball launcher is launched into the game area 24. At this time, the launch position of the pachinko ball changes according to the amount of rotation of the operation lever 16a, and the pachinko ball flows down the first flow path 24a or the second flow path 24b of the game area 24 according to the launch position. The pachinko ball flows down in contact with the game nail 27 and the rotation guide 28, and a part of the pachinko ball passes through the first start winning opening 29a of the start winning portion 29 and the ball passing gate 31. As a trigger, a prize is awarded to the second start winning opening 33a of the start winning apparatus 33.

  Pachinko balls that have won the start winning ports 29a and 33a are detected by start winning detection sensors 54 and 55, respectively. On the other hand, the main control CPU 60a acquires various information (various random number information) triggered by the ball detection of the start winning detection sensors 54 and 55, and performs special figure hit determination (win determination) based on the acquired information. Execute. The main control CPU 60a causes the first opening / closing member 34b to perform a long-time opening operation for a total of nine times, when the special figure hit determination results in a determination result that causes a big hit game (first type big hit game). A first-class big hit game consisting of rounds of is created. Here, the main control CPU 60a outputs the first type big hit start command to the payout control CPU 61a at the start timing of the first type big hit game, and outputs the big hit end command to the payout control CPU 61a at the end timing of the first type big hit game. To do. On the other hand, the payout control CPU 61a starts the output of the sixth information signal from the sixth output terminal PT6 of the external information output terminal board 63, triggered by the input of the first type big hit start command, and then the sixth information The signal output is terminated in response to the input of the jackpot end command. That is, when the first type big hit game is generated, the sixth information signal is outputted from the sixth output terminal PT6 during the big hit game as an information signal for the hall computer.

  Further, the main control CPU 60a determines that the special figure hit determination (hit determination) executed based on the information (various random number information) acquired by the ball detection of the start winning detection sensors 54 and 55 causes the small hit game. When a result is obtained, a small hit game is caused by causing the second opening / closing member 35b to perform the opening operation twice for a short time using the determination result as a trigger. Here, the main control CPU 60a outputs a small hit release command to the payout control CPU 61a every time a short opening operation of the second opening / closing member 35b is started in the small hit game. On the other hand, the payout control CPU 61a outputs the output of the seventh information signal from the seventh output terminal PT7 of the external information output terminal board 63 over about 56 ms, triggered by the input of the small hit release command. That is, when a small hit game is generated, the seventh information signal is output from the seventh output terminal PT7 as the information signal for the hall computer at the start timing of the two short opening operations by the second opening / closing member 35b. Is output.

  The main control CPU 60a opens for a long time to the second opening / closing members 35b, 35b when a pachinko ball enters one of the first specific areas 39a, 39a or the second specific areas 39b, 39b in the small hit game. A type 2 big hit game consisting of a total of 8 rounds is performed. In this case, the main control CPU 60a outputs the second type big hit start command to the payout control CPU 61a at the start timing of the second type big hit game, and sends the big hit end command to the payout control CPU 61a at the end timing of the second type big hit game. Output. On the other hand, the payout control CPU 61a starts the output of the sixth information signal from the sixth output terminal PT6 of the external information output terminal board 63, triggered by the input of the second type big hit start command, and then the sixth information The signal output is terminated in response to the input of the jackpot end command.

  Here, the main control CPU 60a uses the second type corresponding to the type of mode information (first mode information and second mode information) stored in the main control RAM 60c as the second type jackpot start command to be output to the payout control CPU 61a. The jackpot start command is determined from a plurality of types. Specifically, when the main control CPU 60a detects by the first specific area entrance detection sensor 81 during the specific entry valid period of the small hit game, the second type big hit game is caused by the occurrence of the detection. Determines the first type 2 big hit start command based on the first mode information stored in the main control RAM 60c according to the detection by the first specific area entrance detection sensor 81, and outputs it to the payout control CPU 61a. . On the other hand, the payout control CPU 61a starts the output of the eighth information signal from the eighth output terminal PT8 of the external information output terminal board 63, triggered by the input of the first type 2 big hit start command. The output of the eighth information signal is terminated in response to the input of the jackpot end command. On the other hand, when the main control CPU 60a detects by the second specific area entrance detection sensor 40 during the specific entry valid period of the small hit game, the second type big hit game is triggered by the occurrence of the detection. Based on the second mode information stored in the main control RAM 60c in response to detection by the second specific area entrance detection sensor 40, a second type 2 big hit start command is determined and output to the payout control CPU 61a. On the other hand, the payout control CPU 61a starts the output of the tenth information signal from the tenth output terminal PT10 of the external information output terminal board 63, triggered by the input of the second type-2 jackpot start command. The output of the tenth information signal is ended in response to the input of the jackpot end command.

  That is, when the second type big hit game is generated, the sixth information signal is outputted from the sixth output terminal PT6 during the big hit game as an information signal for the hall computer. When a small hit game is generated, the seventh information signal is output from the seventh output terminal PT7 every time the second opening / closing members 35b and 35b are opened. Furthermore, when the second type big hit game is generated, the information signal for the hall computer is triggered by either the entry into the first specific area 39a or the entry into the second specific area 39b. Different information signals (eighth information signal or tenth information signal) are output from the different output terminals PT8 and PT10 depending on the situation.

  Further, the main control CPU 60a performs the specific entry when the detection by the first specific area entry detection sensor 81 occurs in the specific entry invalid period (a period until 1 second elapses from the start timing of the small hit game). It is determined that an error (abnormality) has occurred, and the value of the specific entry error determination flag set in the regular storage area (working area) of the main control RAM 60c is changed from “0” to “1” (abnormal entry occurrence Information is stored), and in response to the value of the specific entry error determination flag being set to “1” (according to abnormal entry occurrence information), a specific entry error designation command is set, Output to the effect control CPU 65a and the payout control CPU 61a. On the other hand, the payout control CPU (external output means) 61a is the ninth indicating that a specific entry error has occurred (game information) in response to the input of the specific entry error designation command from the main control CPU 60a. The information signal is output from the ninth output terminal PT9 of the external information output terminal board 63 over about 56 ms.

  Further, the effect control CPU 65a changes the set value of the error notification execution flag set in the regular storage area (working area) of the effect control RAM 65c from “0” to “1” with the input of the specific entry error specifying command. The setting value is returned to “0” when 30 seconds have elapsed. In addition, during the 30-second period (notification period) in which the value of the error notification execution flag is set to “1”, the notification means 17, 18, and 19 are controlled to execute specific entry error notification. Note that the value of the specific entry error determination flag and the value of the error notification execution determination flag are not targets to be stored and held in the backup area of the main control RAM 60c or the effect control RAM 65c. That is, the power of the pachinko machine 10 is shut off between the time when the detection by the first specific area entrance detection sensor 81 occurs at an abnormal timing and the time when the specific entry error designation command corresponding to the entry is output. In this case, the set value (abnormal entry occurrence information) of the specific entry error determination flag set to “1” in the regular storage area of the main control RAM 60c is cleared, and the specific entry error notification is executed. When the pachinko machine 10 is powered off during the notification period, the error notification execution flag set value (abnormal entry occurrence information) set to “1” in the regular storage area of the effect control RAM 65c is cleared. .

  As described above, the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment has the start winning ports (first winning ports) 29a and 33a and the second special winning ports (winning ports, second winning holes) through which the pachinko balls flowing down the game area 24 can win. (Award opening) 35a, 35a, and a first specific area 39a, a second specific area 39b, 39b, and a general area 39c, 39c in which a pachinko ball that has won a prize in the second special prize opening 35a, 35a can enter. . Further, in the pachinko machine 10, the special figure hit determination performed by the main control CPU (hit determination means) 60a based on detection by the start winning detection sensors 54 and 55 results in a determination result that causes the first type big hit game ( When the occurrence condition is satisfied), the main control CPU (occurrence means) 60a causes the first type big hit game advantageous to the player to occur, and the first specific area 39a in the specific entry valid period of the small hit game Or the second specific area 39b, 39b, and the main control CPU is triggered by the fact that the pachinko ball has been detected by the specific area entrance detection sensors 81, 40 (when the occurrence condition is satisfied). (Occurrence means) 60a causes a second type big hit game that is advantageous to the player. Further, the pachinko machine 10 is configured such that the payout control CPU 61a outputs an information signal relating to the game to a hall computer outside the machine. When the main control CPU 60a generates the first type big hit game triggered by the determination result that the special figure hit determination results in the first type big hit game, the sixth information signal is output. When the main control CPU 60a causes the second type big hit game to be triggered by the pachinko ball entering the first specific area 39a or the second specific area 39b, 39b, in addition to the sixth information signal, the eighth information A signal or a tenth information signal is output. That is, the sixth information indicating that the game per type 1 is generated according to the result of the determination per special figure when the game per type 2 is generated in response to the entry into the specific areas 39a and 39b. An eighth information signal or a tenth information signal different from the signal can be output, and detailed information regarding the occurrence of the big hit game can be transmitted to the outside of the machine. Also, output terminals that differ depending on whether the first type game is generated according to the result of the special figure determination and when the second type game is generated according to the entry into the specific areas 39a, 39b. By outputting information signals from PT1 to PT10, it is possible to transmit detailed information regarding the occurrence of big hit games to the game store side, and easily distinguish the information indicated by each information signal on the game store side. obtain.

  In addition, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, when a pachinko ball enters the first specific area 39a that triggers the occurrence of the second type big hit game, the payout control CPU 61a outputs the external information. An eighth information signal is output from the eighth output terminal PT8 of the terminal board 63, and a pachinko ball enters the first specific area 39a that does not trigger the occurrence of the second type big hit game (specific entry error) occurs. In this case, the payout control CPU 61a outputs the ninth information signal from the ninth output terminal PT9 of the external information output terminal board 63. That is, when the entry into the first specific area 39a (entrance in the specific entry valid period) that is the trigger for establishment of the occurrence condition for the occurrence of the second type big hit game occurs, By outputting an information signal that differs depending on whether or not a first entry into the first specific area 39a (entrance during a specific entry invalid period) occurs, detailed information regarding the second type of game is given to the game store side. Can communicate.

  In addition, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, the pachinko ball won in the second special winning opening 35a, 35a in the small hit game enters the first specific area 39a in the specific winning effective period (at a normal timing). 8th information indicating a period during which the second type big hit game is triggered when the player enters the first specific area 39a in the case of passing through the central passage portion 46a as the first route. When the signal is output from the eighth output terminal PT8, the pachinko ball that has won the second special winning opening 35a, 35a enters the second specific area 39b, 39b in the specific winning effective period (at a normal timing) In other words, in the case of passing through the inclined surfaces 46b and 46b as the second path, the tenth time period during which the second type big hit game is triggered by entering the second specific area 39b and 39b is shown. Information signal 10 is output from the output terminal PT10. That is, the eighth information signal indicating which specific area 39a, 39b the pachinko ball that has won the second special winning opening 35a, 35a has entered (which of the central passage portion 46a and the inclined surface 46b has passed) The tenth information signal can be output from the output terminals PT1 to PT10 to the hall computer, and detailed information on the second type big hit game can be transmitted to the outside of the machine.

  In addition, as described above, the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment has the first specific area 39a in which the pachinko ball that has won the second special winning opening 35a, 35a is in the specific winning effective period (that is, at a normal timing). When the ball enters the first specific area 39a, an eighth information signal indicating the period during which the second type big hit game is generated is output from the eighth output terminal PT8. On the other hand, if the pachinko ball that has won the second special winning opening 35a, 35a enters the first specific area 39a during the specific ball invalid period (that is, at an abnormal timing), a specific ball error occurs. Is output from the ninth output terminal PT9. That is, different information signals are output to the hall computer depending on whether the timing when the pachinko ball that has won the second special winning opening 35a, 35a enters the first specific area 39a is normal or abnormal. Thus, detailed information on the second type big hit game can be transmitted to the hall computer.

  Further, the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment includes a main storage area (work area) in which information can be stored in a main control RAM 60c as a storage unit provided in the main control board 60 until power is cut off, A backup area (backup storage area) where information can be stored and retained later is set, and a specific entry error occurs as information stored in the regular storage area (in the first specific area 39a at an abnormal timing) The setting value (abnormal entry occurrence information) of the specific entry error determination flag indicating that a pachinko ball has entered) is excluded from the target to be stored in the backup area. In addition, a regular storage area (work area) in which information can be stored until the power is cut off, and a backup area in which information can be stored and retained even after the power is cut off, in the production control RAM 65c as a storage means provided in the production control board 65. (Backup storage area) is set, and indicates the occurrence of a specific entry error (information that a pachinko ball has entered the first specific area 39a at an abnormal timing) as information stored in the regular storage area The set value of error notification execution flag (abnormal entrance occurrence information) is excluded from the target to be stored in the backup area. That is, with this configuration, an increase in the amount of data stored in the backup area can be prevented.

  Next, Example 2 will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, in the following description, about the same structure as the pachinko machine 10 demonstrated in Example 1, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected and detailed description is abbreviate | omitted.

  In Example 2, in addition to the sorting member 48 and the flow path changing member 77, the flange member 79 is configured to be operable (see FIG. 8). Specifically, the eaves member 79 of the second embodiment is arranged in the left-right direction via a shaft portion (not shown) provided in the main body 36 at a position where the first specific region 39a opens on the front side of the front end edge of the stage 46. It is pivotally supported so that it can swing. The collar member 79 is connected to a collar member motor (not shown) disposed in the main body 36, and the collar member 79 is controlled at a substantially central position in front of the stage 46 by controlling the driving of the collar member motor. The original position where the first specific area 39a faces the front end (inclined lower end) of the central passage portion 46a and the left and right ends where the first specific area 39a is displaced leftward or rightward from the original position It is configured to be able to swing to the part position. That is, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the second embodiment, not only can the pachinko balls rolling on the central passage portion 46a of the stage 46 enter the first specific area 39a, but also the eaves member 79 is positioned at the left and right end positions. In such a state, pachinko balls that roll on the inclined surfaces 46b, 46b of the stage 46 can enter the first specific region 39a. A specific area entrance detection sensor 81 that detects a pachinko ball that has entered the first specific area 39a and is connected by wiring to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) is disposed below the collar member 79. Has been.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 8, the main body 36 of the second special prize-winning device 35 is provided with a third inclined passage passage detection sensor 89 for detecting a pachinko ball passing through the third inclined passage (first route) 45d. It is installed. The third inclined passage passage detection sensor 89 is wired to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a). When the third inclined passage passage detection sensor 89 detects a pachinko ball, a detection signal is sent to the main control board 60. Configured to output. Then, in the winning detection period of the small hit game, the detection by the third inclined passage passage detection sensor 89 occurs for a predetermined time (the pachinko ball passes through the third inclined passages 45d and 45d and reaches the first specific area 39a. Is stored in the main control RAM 60c, indicating that the detection by the first specific area entrance detection sensor 81 has occurred until 2 seconds in the second embodiment). If this third mode information is stored in the main control RAM 60c when the second type big hit game is generated, the main control CPU 60a is configured to output a route designation command to the payout control CPU 61a. That is, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the second embodiment, in the small hit game, the pachinko balls won in the second special winning openings 35a and 35a pass through the third inclined passages 45d and 45d and enter the first specific area 39a. In this case (when the ball enters the first specific area 39a without passing through the inclined surfaces 46b, 46b), the third mode information is stored in the main control RAM 60c, and the main control CPU 60a takes a route according to the third mode information. It is configured to output a specified command. On the other hand, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the second embodiment, in the small hit game, the pachinko ball that has won the second special winning opening 35a, 35a enters the first specific area 39a without passing through the third inclined passages 45d, 45d. The third mode information is not stored in the main control RAM 60c in the case of a ball (when the ball enters the first specific area 39a via the inclined surfaces 46b, 46b), and the routing command is not output. Yes.

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the second embodiment, the pachinko ball may enter the first specific area 39a without passing through the third inclined passages 45d and 45d. When the ball enters the area 39a, there are cases where the third mode information is stored in the main control RAM 60c and when it is not stored. Here, if the ratio of the third mode information stored in the main control RAM 60c becomes excessively high as a result of the small hit game, the distribution unit 48b is damaged or the distribution solenoid 49 is broken or illegal. There is a possibility that the sorting unit 48b is maintained in the second state by an action.

  Here, the pachinko machine 10 according to the second embodiment includes an eleventh output terminal PT11 as an output terminal of the external information output terminal board 63 in addition to the first output terminal PT1 to the tenth output terminal PT10. Then, the payout control CPU 61a receives the eleventh information signal from the eleventh output terminal PT11 for a predetermined time (about 56 ms in the embodiment) in response to the input of the routing command at the start timing of the second type big hit game. It is configured to output.

  That is, in the second embodiment, the main control CPU 60a outputs a route designation command in accordance with the third mode information in the main control RAM 60c, and the payout control CPU 61a that has input the route designation command has the game information specified by the route designation command. The corresponding eleventh information signal is output to the hall computer outside the machine. As a result, at the game store side, when the frequency of input of the eleventh information signal to the hall computer becomes high, an abnormal state related to the second special winning device 35 (breakage of the distribution unit 48b, failure of the distribution solenoid 49). Alternatively, it is possible to determine that there has been a possibility of occurrence of fraud.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the second embodiment, the pachinko balls won in the second special winning openings 35a and 35a in the small hit game have the third inclined passages 45d and 45d and the central passage portion 46a during the specific entry effective period. When entering the first specific area 39a through the (first route), eighth information indicating a period during which the second type big hit game is triggered by entering the first specific area 39a While the signal is output from the eighth output terminal PT8, the pachinko ball that has won the second special winning opening 35a, 35a passes through the inclined surfaces 46b, 46b (second path) in the specific winning effective period and passes through the first specific region. When entering the ball 39a, the eleventh information signal is output from the eleventh output terminal PT11 in addition to the eighth information signal. That is, the eighth information signal and the eleventh information signal indicating which path the pachinko ball having won in the second special winning opening 35a, 35a has entered into the first specific area 39a are output terminals PT1 to PT10. Can be output to the hall computer, and detailed information on the second type big hit game can be transmitted to the outside of the machine.

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This application is not limited to the structure of Example 1 and 2 mentioned above, The other structure can be employ | adopted suitably.
(1) In Examples 1 and 2, the first special area, the second specific area on the left and the right, and the general area on the left and right are provided in the second special prize-winning device, as the entrance areas where game balls can enter. A game ball that has won a prize opening is configured to be able to enter a plurality of entry areas, but the first special prize opening that allows a game ball to be awarded when the game ball is awarded to the starting prize opening is provided. One special prize-winning device may be configured to provide a plurality of pitching areas (for example, a first specific area, a second specific area, and a general area).
(2) In the first and second embodiments, a big hit game as a gaming state advantageous to the player is triggered by entering into the specific entry areas (the first specific area and the second specific area). However, for the big hit game, it is configured to be triggered by the result of the hit determination by the hit determination means (main control CPU), and a gaming state advantageous to the player other than the big hit game (for example, a probability change state or a short change state). The state may be caused to enter the specific entry area (the first specific area and the second specific area) when the occurrence condition is met.
(3) In the first and second embodiments, the payout control CPU is configured to output the information signal to the outside of the machine. However, the main control CPU may be configured to output the information signal to the outside of the machine. A control CPU other than the control CPU and the main control CPU may be configured to output an information signal to the outside of the apparatus.
(4) In the first and second embodiments, one first specific area and two second specific areas are provided as specific entry areas where the entrance of the game ball hits and the occurrence condition of the game is established. Only one of the first specific area and the second specific area may be provided, only one second specific area may be provided, or a plurality of first specific areas may be provided.
(5) In the first and second embodiments, when the entry into the first specific area (predetermined entry area) occurs during the specific entry effective period (at a normal timing), the occurrence of the second type big hit game An information signal (eighth information signal or tenth information signal) is output in the event of a ball entering that triggers the condition and triggers the occurrence of the type 2 big hit game. If a ball enters the first specific area (predetermined ball-entry area) during the period (second time), it will not trigger the occurrence of the second type big hit game, and the second type big hit game An information signal (ninth information signal) that is different from the information signal (eighth information signal or tenth information signal) when a ball entry that triggers the occurrence condition is generated.
On the other hand, when a ball enters a general area that does not trigger the occurrence condition of the type 2 big hit game (a different entry area from the predetermined area), the occurrence of the type 2 big hit game occurs. An information signal that is different from the information signal (eighth information signal or tenth information signal) when a ball entering that triggers the condition may be output.
(6) In the first and second embodiments, the second type big hit game is played when a ball enters the first specific area (at an abnormal timing) during the specific ball ineffective period when the small hit game occurs. Although not configured to occur, the main control CPU 60a may be configured to generate the second type big hit game when triggered by the entry. However, in this case as well, it is preferable to perform error notification regarding a specific entry error and output of an information signal to the outside of the machine.
In this case, for example, the set value (abnormal entry occurrence information) corresponding to “1” of the specific entry error determination flag is held in the main control RAM 60c until the start of the second type big hit game (pachinko machine 10 The main control CPU 60a designates a specific entry error in response to the setting value of the specific entry error determination flag being “1” at the start of the second type big hit game. While setting a command, it can comprise so that the set specific pitch error designation | designated command may be output toward effect control CPU and payout control CPU.
(7) In the first and second embodiments, the main control CPU 60a triggers the entry only when the entry into the first specific area occurs during the specific entry invalid period from the start of the small hit game until 1 second elapses. In this case, the specific entry error designation command is output (in addition to performing the specific entry error notification and outputting the ninth information signal corresponding to the occurrence of the specific entry error). Even when a ball enters the first specific area when no seed hit game has occurred, a specific ball error specification command is output (a specific ball error error is generated and a specific ball error occurs) (9th information signal corresponding to the above) may be output).
(8) In Examples 1 and 2, the number of changes in the probability change state given after the end of the jackpot game is set to 10 regardless of the type of the previous jackpot game, but the number of probability changes is 11 times or more (for example, 100 times). Etc.) or 9 times or less, or may be set so that the probability variation state is given over the period until the next big hit game is started.
(9) In Examples 1 and 2, the number of times of change in the variable state after the end of the big hit game is set to 10 regardless of the type of the previous big hit game. 100 times or the like) or 9 times or less, or may be set so that the variable state is given over the period until the next big hit game is started.
Also, the period during which the variable state is granted may be varied depending on the type of jackpot game. In this case, for example, the number of times of shift after the end of the first type big hit game (or second type big hit game) Is set to a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times), or the reduced state is continued until the next big hit game is started, while the changed type after the second type big hit game (or first type big hit game) ends. The number of times can be less than a predetermined number (for example, 10 times). Further, it is possible to appropriately set, for example, by providing a plurality of types of first type big hit games (or second type big hit games) having different number of times of change.
(10) In the first and second embodiments, the number of times of change in the variable state after the end of the big hit game is set to 10 times regardless of the period during which the probability change state is given. The grant period of the variable state may be different depending on whether it is given or not.
For example, as a big hit game, a probabilistic big hit game in which a probable change state is given after the end and a non-probable big hit game that is not given is provided, and a variable number of times given after the non-probable big hit game is finished is from 0 to 100 While the number of times (for example, 100) is set, the number of times of change given after the end of the probable big hit game is set to a number of times (eg, 101) different from the number given after the end of the non-probable big hit game. can do. In this case, if the probability change count is 100 times or more (including the case where the probability change state is given until the start of the next big hit game), the variable state is given up to the period during which the probability change state is given. What is necessary is just to set the period to perform.
In addition, in the jackpot game, it is configured to give a probability change state after the end of the jackpot game when the game ball enters the specific pitch area (the first specific area and the second specific area). The number of times of change given after the end of the big hit game where no game ball has entered the game is set to any number from 0 to 100 (for example, 100 times) The number of times of change given after the end of the big hit game in which the game ball has entered can be set to a different number (for example, 101 times) from the number of times given after the end of the non-probable big hit game. In this case, if the probability change count is 100 times or more (including the case where the probability change state is given until the start of the next big hit game), the variable state is given up to the period during which the probability change state is given. What is necessary is just to set the period to perform.

24 game areas
35 Second special prize-winning device (winning device)
35a 2nd Special Winning Port (Winning Port)
39a 1st specific area (entrance area, specific entrance area, predetermined entrance area)
39b 2nd specific area (entrance area, specific entrance area, another entrance area)
39c General area (entrance area)
45d third inclined passage (first passage, inclined passage )
46 Stage 46a Central passage (first path)
46b Inclined surface (second path)
48b Distribution unit 60a Main control CPU (occurrence means)
60c Main control RAM (storage means)
61a Payout control CPU (external output means)
65c Production control RAM (storage means)
63 External information output terminal board (output terminal board)
89 Third inclined passage passage detection sensor (passage detection means)
PT1 to PT10 1st to 10th output terminals (output terminals)

Claims (1)

Formed in a winning device having a distributing unit, a winning port where a game ball flowing down the game area can be won, and a stage that is distributed to the distributing unit after being awarded to the winning port and tilted downward to the front are rolled . A specific entry area where a game ball can enter, an occurrence means for causing a game state advantageous to a player when an occurrence condition is established, and an external output means for outputting an information signal relating to the game to the outside of the machine. In the equipped gaming machine,
Among the game balls won in the winning opening, the game balls that have passed through a first path including an inclined path that extends along the upper inclined end of the stage and communicates with a central passage portion of the stage; and the inclined path The game balls that have passed through the second route not included can enter the specific entrance area as a common entrance area, and the entrance of the game balls into the specific entrance area satisfies the occurrence condition. Configured to be an opportunity to
A game ball that has won the winning opening passes through the first path, is detected by a passage detecting means disposed at a downstream end of the inclined passage, and a predetermined time from the time when the passage detecting means detects the same. When a game ball enters the specific entrance area until the time has elapsed, the mode information can be stored, while the game ball that has won a prize opening passes the second path to detect the passage. A predetermined time elapses from the time when the game ball that has entered the specific entrance area without being detected by the means is detected by the passage detection means after passing through the first path. Storage means that does not store the aspect information when a game ball enters the specific entry area after
When the entry into the specific entry area occurs at a normal timing when the occurrence condition is satisfied, and when the entry into the specific entry area occurs at an abnormal timing when the occurrence condition is not established If the information information is output from the external output means to the outside of the machine and the occurrence means causes the advantageous gaming state, the mode information is stored in the storage means. The specific information signal that is not output when the aspect information is not stored is configured to be output from the external output means to the outside of the device .
During the period in which the winning entrance is possible, a game ball cannot enter the specific entry area during a period in which the game is not allowed to enter the specific entry area at the abnormal timing. A gaming machine characterized in that it can be identified as a generated incoming ball.

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