JP6659637B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  A pachinko gaming machine, which is a type of gaming machine, is installed in gaming machine installation equipment (so-called island equipment) in a game arcade. The pachinko gaming machine has a function of transmitting a signal that can specify that a jackpot game has occurred, for example, when a jackpot game has occurred.For example, an information display device installed in a gaming machine installation facility or the like has the signal display device. Is received, for example, the number of big hits is notified (for example, see Patent Document 1).

JP 2009-254687 A

  The information about the pachinko gaming machine described above can be useful information. For this reason, it is necessary to create a mechanism that allows the pachinko gaming machine itself to report information, and there is room for improvement in reporting the information.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of notifying desired information.

A gaming machine that solves the above problem includes a special winning opening and a plurality of different winning openings different from the special winning opening, and when a game ball enters the special winning opening, one game ball is entered. A predetermined number of prize balls are paid out, and when a game ball enters the prize hole, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out for each prize hole for one ball. in aircraft, the entering-prize ball entrance detection means for detecting the game balls ball entrance to the mouth, the effective ball detection means for detecting the effective ball used in the game, including a pre-filled ball detecting means gaming balls detected by the , a normal prize ball counting means for counting the total number of prize balls paid out during normal game from the gaming machine, the normal effective ball counting means for counting the total number of effective ball used in the game in the normal game, In all states where the total number of effective balls used in the game is counted in all game states Effective ball counting means, and the prize counted by the normal time prize ball counting means when the total number of effective balls used in the game counted by the effective ball counting means in the all state reaches a predetermined number. The prize ball storage means for storing the total number of balls, and the normal time effective ball counting means when the total number of effective balls used in the game counted by the all state effective ball counting means reaches a predetermined number. Effective ball storage means for storing the total number of effective balls used for the game being counted, and a ratio of the total number of the prize balls at the time of the normal game to the total number of effective balls used for the game at the time of the normal game. Base value counting means for counting a base value shown, display means, setting means for setting any one of a plurality of pieces of setting information for which the degree of advantage is determined, and an opportunity for the setting means to change the setting information Give change incentive When provided with, the base value, a first base value counted until a predetermined number, a second base value when it reaches the predetermined number, there is, the display means, wherein A base display unit that displays a base value, and an identifier display unit that displays an identifier of the base value displayed on the base display unit, wherein the base display unit has the first base value, The second base value is displayed, and the identifier includes a first identifier for identifying the first base value and a second identifier for identifying the second base value. even if the setting information is changed by the setting means, have a row of the same control as the control relating to the control and display of the base values for counting the base value, the gaming machine, allows the change of the gaming machine wherein the setting information To change settings A first mode, and a second mode in which the gaming machine enters a setting confirmation state in which current setting information is notified as the setting information, and a condition for shifting to the first mode and shifting to the second mode Each of the conditions includes operating the change trigger means in a first mode when the gaming machine is powered on, wherein the gaming machine is informed of the first mode and the second mode It is possible to perform the notification that each is performed by the symbol display means for displaying the symbols in the fluctuation game, and in each of the notifications, the symbol display means is different from the display pattern of the big hit symbol A display pattern is displayed, and a display pattern of the symbol display means in the first mode is different from a display pattern of the symbol display means in the second mode. If the change trigger is operated in the second mode different from the first mode during the transition of the first mode, the first mode is terminated and the change trigger is operated in the second mode. In response to this, the display of the base value, which had been displayed when the power supply to the gaming machine was stopped, is returned to the display unit, and the change trigger unit displays the second trigger during the transition to the second mode. When operated in the mode, the second mode is terminated, and when the change trigger means is operated in the second mode, the display means displays a signal when power supply to the gaming machine is stopped. The display of the displayed base value is restored.

  In the above-mentioned gaming machine, the control relating to the display of the base value includes: setting a display state of the display means to a first display state for displaying the first base value and the first identifier; a display state of the display means At least in a second display state for displaying the second base value and the second identifier.

The gaming machine further includes an initialization unit that initializes information held even when power supply to the gaming machine is stopped.

In the above-described gaming machine, the game machine further includes an external connection unit to which an external device can be connected.

  According to the present invention, desired information can be reported.

1 is an overall perspective view of a pachinko gaming machine. The front view of a game board. The perspective view of the back side of a game board. FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of a main board unit. The front view of a main board unit. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an electrical configuration of a pachinko gaming machine. Explanatory drawing explaining a game state and a game for every game state. FIG. 3 is a front view of a display mounted on the main board. (A), (b) is explanatory drawing explaining the display state of a display. 5 is a timing chart illustrating a display interval of a display. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram illustrating base value counting control and display control. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram illustrating base value counting control and display control. FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of a main board according to the second embodiment. Explanatory drawing explaining setting information. Explanatory drawing explaining display of a base value and setting information.

(First embodiment)
Hereinafter, a first embodiment embodied in a pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIGS.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko gaming machine 10 as a gaming machine includes a frame W. The frame W includes an outer frame WS as an installation frame for fixing the pachinko gaming machine 10 to game machine installation equipment (so-called island equipment) such as a game arcade, and a middle frame WN as a mounting frame for mounting various game components. And a front frame WM. The middle frame WN is removably mounted on the front side of the opening of the outer frame WS, and the front frame WM is removably mounted on the front side of the middle frame WN.

  The front frame WM includes a protective glass G for protecting the game board YB mounted on the middle frame WN. In FIG. 1, the protective glass G is not shown except for a part, but actually covers the entire opening WMa of the front frame WM. The front frame WM includes a decorative lamp La on the front surface. The decorative lamp La is used when performing a light emission effect by turning on, blinking, and turning off a built-in light emitting body, and also used when performing error notification. Further, the front frame WM includes a speaker Sp on the front surface. The speaker Sp is used when performing a sound effect for outputting a sound such as a music or a sound effect, and also when performing an error notification for outputting an error sound.

  In addition, the front frame WM includes a firing handle HD for game balls at a lower front portion, and an upper plate Sa and a lower plate Sb as ball plates (storage plates) for storing game balls at a lower front portion. The upper plate Sa is a game ball that is hit mainly toward the game area YBa of the game board YB by operating the firing handle HD, and is a storage plate for storing game balls taken into the machine. The lower plate Sb is a game ball mainly paid out from the pachinko gaming machine 10, and is a storage plate for storing game balls overflowing from the upper plate Sa. Although not shown, various discharge paths for discharging game balls to the lower plate Sb are mounted on the rear side of the front frame WM. In the discharge passage, for example, the discharge passage of the game ball overflowing from the upper plate Sa, the discharge passage of the game ball stored in the upper plate Sa, and the discharge ball is hit toward the game area YBa, but reaches the game area YBa. There is a discharge path for a game ball that has returned without being returned. In addition, on the upper surface of the upper plate Sa, as shown in FIG. 1, an effect button BT that can be operated by the player in an operation effect, which is one of the effects, and a player lends a lending ball from the pachinko gaming machine 10. A ball lending operation unit TS and the like operated at the time are provided.

  In the middle frame WN, a game board YB, various control boards, various members for paying out game balls (ball tank (not shown), a payout unit HS shown in FIG. 6), and the like are mounted. Although not shown, a guide passage for game balls is mounted on the middle frame WN. In the guide passage, for example, a guide passage for guiding game balls stored in a ball tank to the payout unit HS, and a guide for guiding game balls (prize balls or loaned balls) paid out from the payout unit HS to the upper plate Sa. There is a passage and a guide passage for guiding an effective ball used for the game to the outside of the machine (game machine installation equipment). The effective sphere will be described later in detail.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a game area YBa having a substantially circular shape in a front view is defined on the board surface of the game board YB. At about the center of the game area YBa, an effect display device 11 having an image display section GH is provided. The image display unit GH of the effect display device 11 is, for example, a liquid crystal display type display unit. The effect display device 11 displays various effects using images, such as a symbol change game using an effect symbol (decorative symbol).

  In the game area YBa of the game board YB, a plurality of winning ports (ball entry ports) into which game balls can enter are arranged. The winning opening includes a first starting opening 12, a second starting opening 13, a large winning opening 15, and ordinary winning openings 16 and 17.

  The first starting port 12 is a winning port through which a game ball is inserted when the starting condition of the symbol changing game is satisfied. In this embodiment, the first starting port 12 is located below the effect display device 11, and is always opened so that a game ball can enter. A ball passage (not shown) that guides the game ball that has entered the ball to the rear side of the game board YB is connected to the first starting port 12 and detects a game ball that has entered the first starting port 12 in the ball path. (Starting port switch (sensor) S1 shown in FIG. 6) is provided.

  The second starting port 13 is a winning port through which a game ball is inserted when the starting condition of the symbol changing game is satisfied. In this embodiment, the second starting port 13 is located to the right of the first starting port 12. The second starting port 13 is closed so that the game ball cannot enter or is unlikely to enter when the predetermined condition (normal symbol winning) is not satisfied. Then, the second starting port 13 is opened so that the game ball can enter or is easily entered when a predetermined condition (normal symbol winning) is satisfied. The second starting port 13 is opened by receiving power from an actuator (such as a solenoid or a motor). In this embodiment, the actuator that opens the second starting port 13 is the actuator AC1 shown in FIG. Further, a ball passage (not shown) for guiding a game ball that has entered the ball to the rear side of the game board YB is connected to the second starting port 13, and a game ball that has entered the second starting port 13 is connected to the ball path. (Starting port switch (sensor) S2 shown in FIG. 6) is provided.

  The special winning opening 15 is a winning opening in which a game ball is inserted when the payout condition of the prize ball is satisfied. In this embodiment, the special winning opening 15 is located at the lower right of the effect display device 11. The special winning opening 15 is closed so that a game ball cannot enter when a predetermined condition (winning of a special symbol) is not established. Then, the special winning opening 15 is opened so that a game ball can enter or can enter easily when a predetermined condition (winning of a special symbol) is established. The special winning opening 15 is opened by receiving power from an actuator (such as a solenoid or a motor). The actuator that opens the special winning opening 15 in this embodiment is the actuator AC2 shown in FIG. Further, a ball passage (not shown) for guiding a game ball that has entered the ball to the rear side of the game board YB is connected to the special winning opening 15 and detects a game ball that has entered the special winning opening 15 in the ball passage. (A count switch (sensor) S3 shown in FIG. 6) is provided.

  The normal winning openings 16 and 17 are winning openings for allowing game balls to enter when satisfying conditions for paying out prize balls. In this embodiment, the normal winning openings 16 and 17 are located in a left area and a right area of the game area YBa, respectively. The normal winning openings 16 and 17 are opened so that game balls can always enter.

  The left normal winning opening 16 is located at a position where a game ball fired mainly at the first starting opening 12 can enter the ball, and a game ball fired aiming at the large winning opening 15 cannot enter the ball. In position. In this embodiment, a plurality of normal winning openings 16 are provided in the left area. A ball passage (not shown) for guiding game balls entering the ball to the rear side of the game board YB is connected to each of the normal winning holes 16 on the left side. A means for detecting a game ball (normal switch (sensor) S5 shown in FIG. 6) is provided. The ball passage connected to the normal winning opening 16 on the left side is constituted by a plurality of branch passages for receiving game balls entering each normal winning opening 16 and a collective passage for receiving game balls guided through each branch passage. A single ordinary port switch S5 is provided in the collecting passage.

  The right normal winning opening 17 is located at a position where a game ball fired aiming at the large winning opening 15 can enter the ball, and a game ball fired aiming at the first starting opening 12 cannot enter the ball. In position. That is, the right regular winning opening 17 on the right side is arranged at a position where a game ball fired aiming at the large winning opening 15 can enter the ball. In this embodiment, a single normal winning opening 17 is provided in the right area. A ball passage (not shown) for guiding game balls that have entered the ball to the rear side of the game board YB is connected to the normal winning opening 17 on the right side. A means for detecting a sphere (a normal port switch (sensor) S6 shown in FIG. 6) is provided.

  In each of the first starting port 12, the second starting port 13, the large winning port 15, and the normal winning ports 16 and 17 in this embodiment, the payout condition of the prize ball is established by entering the game ball in any of the winning ports. The first starting port 12, the second starting port 13, and the normal winning ports 16 and 17 are a plurality of winning ports different from the large winning port 15. In this embodiment, the number of prize balls of the first starting port 12 is [4 balls], the number of prize balls of the second starting port 13 is [1 ball], and the number of prize balls of the special winning port 15 is [15 balls]. In addition, the number of prize balls in the normal winning openings 16 and 17 is set to [5 balls]. The number of game balls determined as the number of prize balls is the number of game balls paid out from the pachinko gaming machine 10 for one ball entering. The first starting port 12, the second starting port 13, the special winning opening 15, and the normal winning openings 16 and 17 are ball-entering devices for which a prize ball is paid out when a game ball enters, and the pachinko gaming machine 10 Is provided with a plurality of ball entry devices to be paid out as described above.

  An operation gate 18 is provided in the game area YBa. In this embodiment, the operation gate 18 is located on the right side of the game area YBa and above the second starting port 13 and the special winning opening 15. The operation gate 18 has a gate port 18a which is always open so that a game ball can enter. The gate opening 18a is provided with means (gate switch (sensor) S4 shown in FIG. 6) for detecting a game ball entering and passing therethrough. The gate opening 18a of the operation gate 18 is an entrance for a game ball to enter when a start condition of a symbol variation game using a normal symbol (hereinafter, referred to as a “general symbol variation game”) is satisfied. The second starting port 13 wins a normal symbol hitting lottery performed when a game ball enters the operation gate 18, and is derived from a general figure changing game, and then operates from a closed state to an open state. The operating gate 18 is not a ball-entering device that is a target for paying out a prize ball when a game ball enters, and even if a game ball enters the operation gate 18, the prize ball payout condition is not satisfied.

  In this embodiment, the player adjusts the strength of the firing strength of the firing handle HD to strike the game ball in the left area and the right area, and the first starting port 12 and the second starting port 13 It is possible to allow game balls to enter the special winning opening 15, the normal winning openings 16, 17 or the operation gate 18. Specifically, when a game ball is fired with the firing intensity adjusted to be relatively high (a so-called right strike), the game ball tends to flow down to the right area, and the second starting port 13 and the special winning opening are provided. 15, there is a possibility that the ball will enter the normal winning opening 17 on the right or the operation gate 18. It should be noted that right-handing is performed by adjusting the firing intensity at the maximum intensity or an intensity slightly weaker than the maximum intensity, since it is necessary to fire the game ball vigorously to reach the right region.

  On the other hand, when the game intensity is adjusted to be weaker and the game ball is fired (so-called left hit), the game ball tends to flow down to the left area, and the first starting port 12 or the left normal winning. There is a possibility that the ball will enter the mouth 16. In addition, since it is not necessary to launch the game ball as vigorously as in the case of right strike, the game ball is adjusted to such an intensity that the launched game ball does not reach the right region. In this embodiment, when right-handed, the flow path of the game ball by a game component such as a game nail is used so that the game ball cannot enter the first starting port 12 or the normal winning port 16 on the left side. Are formed. Note that the game parts may be arranged so as to restrict the ball from entering the first starting opening 12 or the left normal winning opening 16 when the right-handed player performs a right-handed game. It may be arranged so that it is difficult to enter the first starting port 12 or the normal winning port 16 on the left (the probability of entering the ball is extremely low).

  In this embodiment, the “left area” is an area located on the left side of a center line C that bisects the game area YBa into right and left when the game board YB is viewed from the front. In this embodiment, the “right region” is a region located on the right side of the center line C when the gaming board YB is viewed from the front. The game ball fired by operating the firing handle HD in the pachinko gaming machine 10 is guided by the launch passage 19 located on the left side when the gaming board YB is viewed from the front, and is prevented from returning to the most downstream position of the launch passage 19. The game area YBa is reached through the valve 20. Therefore, the “left region” is also a region near the launch passage 19, and the “right region” is a region away from the launch passage 19. Then, the game ball guided to flow down the left area passes through the left side of the effect display device 11 located in the game area YBa, and heads toward the out port 21 located at the lowest position of the game area YBa. The game ball guided to flow down the right area passes through the right side of the effect display device 11 located in the game area YBa, and heads toward the out port 21.

Here, the above-mentioned effective sphere will be described.
In this specification, an effective ball is a game ball used for a game in the pachinko gaming machine 10, and more specifically, a game ball launched by operating the firing handle HD and reaching the game area YBa of the game board YB. It is. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the firing handle HD is continuously operated, game balls are launched at a predetermined interval (a launch interval of 100 balls per minute), and of the launched game balls, the ball is guided through the launch path 19. The game ball that has passed through the check valve 20 corresponds to an effective ball. On the other hand, of the game balls that have been launched, those that have returned or flowed back through the launch path 19 without passing through the return prevention valve 20 (so-called return balls) pass through a discharge path communicating with the middle of the launch path 19. Since it is discharged to the plate Sb and returned to the player, it is a game ball (invalid ball) not used in the game, and does not become an effective ball.

  A game ball as an effective ball that has reached the game area YBa may enter one of the winning ports of the game board YB, or may enter the out port 21 without entering any of the winning ports. It may be a ball. Then, the effective ball that has entered one of the winning ports is guided from the ball path connected to the winning port that has entered the ball to the guide path in the middle frame WN and is guided out of the aircraft through the guide path. Is discharged outside the machine. In addition, the game ball that has entered the out port 21 is guided from the ball path connected to the out port 21 to the guide path in the middle frame WN, is guided out of the machine through the guide path, and is out of the machine. Is discharged.

  Returning to the description of the game board YB, the special board display device 23, the hold display device 24, and the general-purpose display device 25 shown in FIG. 6 are provided on the game board YB. These display devices are located at portions of the game board YB that are visible to the player when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is viewed from the front. For example, these display devices are provided on a decoration member provided in a game area of the game board YB, a corner decoration member of the game board YB, and the like.

  The special figure display device 23 performs a symbol change game using a special symbol (hereinafter, referred to as a “special figure change game”), and a special symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the big hit lottery is derived in the special figure change game. . The special figure display device 23 includes a first special figure display device for performing a first special symbol design change game (hereinafter, referred to as a “first special figure change game”), and a second special symbol design change game (hereinafter, referred to as “first special figure change game”). , A second special-figure display device for performing a second special-figure variation game). When a game ball enters the first starting port 12 and is detected, the start condition of the first special figure changing game is satisfied. On the other hand, when a game ball enters the second starting port 13 and is detected, the start condition of the second special figure changing game is satisfied. In the first special symbol and the second special symbol, a jackpot lottery is performed when the start condition is satisfied, and the probability of winning the jackpot lottery is the same. On the other hand, in the first special symbol and the second special symbol, the type of the jackpot determined when a jackpot lottery is won and the determination ratio of the jackpot of the same type are different. As a result, the first special symbol and the second special symbol have different degrees of advantage (for example, a small number of prize balls, a period during which the ball entry rate is improved, etc.) when the big hit lottery is won.

  In addition, when the start condition is satisfied, the special figure change game is performed on the special figure display device 23 in order to derive the lottery result of the big hit lottery, and the special figure derived in the special figure change game is performed. The design variation game for deriving the result is also performed on the effect display device 11 using the effect symbols.

  The special figure display device 23 is a display device provided with a luminous body. In the special figure changing game, a combination of light-emitting elements constituting the display device is derived as a special symbol. The special symbol includes a jackpot symbol derived when the jackpot lottery is won and a loss symbol derived when the jackpot lottery is not won. On the other hand, in the design symbol change game of the effect symbol, a combination of the effect symbols in a plurality of rows is derived. The effect design is composed of a design imitating, for example, Arabic numerals. Then, the combination in which the effect design of all rows is the same effect design is determined as a jackpot combination that can be specified as having won the jackpot lottery, and the combination in which the effect design of all columns does not become the same effect design is won in the jackpot lottery. Missing combinations are identifiable.

  The result derived in the design change game of the effect symbol corresponds to the result derived in the special figure change game. For this reason, in the special figure change game, the lottery result of the big hit lottery is derived with a special symbol, and also in the design change game of the effect symbol, information that can specify the lottery result of the big hit lottery is derived with the effect design. Note that the first special figure changing game and the second special figure changing game are not executed at the same time, and the effect display device 11 executes a pattern changing game of an effect symbol corresponding to the special symbol being executed.

  The suspension display device 24 displays the number of special figure fluctuation games whose execution is suspended (the number of suspensions of starting). The hold display devices 24 include a first hold display device that displays the number of start-holds of the first special symbol, and a second hold display device that displays the number of start-holds of the second special symbol. The general symbol display device 25 performs a general symbol change game, and in the general symbol change game, a normal symbol according to a lottery result of a normal symbol hit lottery is derived.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a frame mounting member 50 that is mounted on the rear side of the game board YB. The frame mounting member 50 is a flat rectangular box-shaped member with an open front, and various game parts are assembled. The frame mounting member 50 is fixed to the back surface of the game board YB by using fastening parts such as screws, for example.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a liquid crystal panel unit 60, a first sub-board unit 70, a second sub-board unit 75, and a main board unit 80 on the rear side of the game board YB. I have. The liquid crystal panel unit 60, the first sub-board unit 70, the second sub-board unit 75, and the main board unit 80 are assembled on the rear side of the frame mounting member 50.

  The liquid crystal panel unit 60 includes a liquid crystal panel that forms the image display unit GH, a driving board (not shown) for the liquid crystal panel, and a panel case 61 that houses the liquid crystal panel and the driving board. In this embodiment, the liquid crystal panel unit 60 is assembled to the rear wall 50a of the frame mounting member 50.

  The first sub-board unit 70 includes a first sub-board 71 and a first sub-board case 72 that houses the first sub-board 71. Further, the second sub-board unit 75 includes a second sub-board 76 and a second sub-board case 77 that houses the second sub-board 76. Both the first sub-board unit 70 and the second sub-board unit 75 are fixed to the panel case 61 of the liquid crystal panel unit 60, and are disposed adjacent to each other in the left-right direction of the game board YB.

  In this embodiment, the first sub-board 71 housed in the first sub-board case 72 of the first sub-board unit 70 is the sub general board 32 and the sound / lamp board 47. In this embodiment, the second sub-board 76 accommodated in the second sub-board case 77 of the second sub-board unit 75 is used as the effect display board 46.

  The effect display board 46 controls the effect display device 11. The audio / lamp board 47 controls the decoration lamp La and the speaker Sp. The sub control board 32 controls the plurality of sub boards collectively. The effect display board 46, the sound / lamp board 47 and the sub general board 32 are all sub boards 42 as shown in FIG. In addition, the sub general board 32 and the sound / lamp board 47 may be configured as independent control boards, or may be configured as one control board.

  The main board unit 80 includes a main board 30 and a main board case 81 that houses the main board 30. The main board unit 80 is fixed to the panel case 61 of the liquid crystal panel unit 60, and is arranged below the first sub-board unit 70 and the second sub-board unit 75.

Hereinafter, the configuration of the main board unit 80 will be specifically described with reference to FIGS.
The main board 30 is configured by mounting various electronic components on a printed board on which a wiring pattern (not shown) is printed. FIG. 4 illustrates the CPU 30a, the connection terminal 103, the RWM clear button 104, the display 105 as a display unit, and the like as the electronic components mounted on the main board 30. The configuration and the like of the main substrate 30 will be described later in detail.

  The main board case 81 that houses the main board 30 includes a base member 82 and a cover member 86. By assembling the base member 82 and the cover member 86, a space for accommodating the main board 30 is formed therein.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the base member 82 is a rectangular plate-like member extending along the left-right direction. The base member 82 has a rectangular fitting recess 82a extending in the left-right direction. The main board 30 is fitted into the fitting recess 82a. The base member 82 includes an upper guide groove 83U extending along the upper edge of the fitting recess 82a and a lower guide groove 83L extending along the lower edge of the fitting recess 82a.

  The base member 82 includes a plurality of engaging portions 83a and a single concave portion 83b inside the upper guide groove 83U. The engaging portion 83a and the concave portion 83b of the upper guide groove 83U are arranged at a predetermined interval along the direction in which the upper guide groove 83U extends. The base member 82 includes a plurality of engaging portions 83a and a single concave portion 83b inside the lower guide groove 83L. The engaging portion 83a and the concave portion 83b of the lower guide groove 83L are arranged at a predetermined interval along the direction in which the lower guide groove 83L extends. The engaging portion 83a of the upper guide groove 83U and the engaging portion 83a of the lower guide groove 83L are vertically opposed across the main substrate 30 (fitting concave portion 82a), and are opposed to the concave portion 83b of the upper guide groove 83U. The concave portion 83b of the guide groove 83L is opposed to the main substrate 30 (the fitting concave portion 82a) in the vertical direction.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the cover member 86 is a rectangular box-shaped member that opens forward and extends along the left-right direction. The cover member 86 has a bulging portion 86a protruding rearward. The bulging portion 86a is a portion for securing a space for accommodating electronic components provided in the main board 30. In addition, the cover member 86 includes a proximity portion 86b that spreads in a state close to the main substrate 30 below the bulging portion 86a. In the cover member 86, the proximity portion 86b is connected to the lower wall 86c of the bulging portion 86a.

  The cover member 86 includes an upper guide rib 87U extending along the upper edge and a lower guide rib 87L extending along the lower edge. Further, the cover member 86 includes a plurality of (the same number as the engaging portions 83a of the upper guide groove 83U) locking pieces 87a and a single convex portion 87c on the upper guide rib 87U. The locking pieces 87a and the protrusions 87c of the upper guide rib 87U are arranged at a predetermined interval along the direction in which the upper guide rib 87U extends.

  Further, the cover member 86 includes a plurality of (the same number as the engaging portions 83a of the lower guide groove 83L) locking pieces 87a and a single convex portion 87c on the lower guide rib 87L. The locking pieces 87a and the protrusions 87c of the lower guide rib 87L are arranged at a predetermined interval along the direction in which the lower guide rib 87L extends. In addition, each locking piece 87a is provided by forming a cutout portion 87b cut out in an L shape in plan view of the upper guide rib 87U and the lower guide rib 87L. The locking piece 87a of the upper guide rib 87U and the locking piece 87a of the lower guide rib 87L are vertically opposed across the main board 30 (fitting concave portion 82a), and the protrusion 87c of the upper guide rib 87U and the lower guide rib 87L. Are vertically opposed across the main substrate 30 (fitting recess 82a).

  With the base member 82 and the cover member 86 assembled, the upper guide rib 87U is inserted into the upper guide groove 83U. Then, the plurality of engaging portions 83a in the upper guide groove 83U are inserted into the notched portions 87b in the upper guide ribs 87U, and are individually locked with the locking pieces 87a. In a state where the base member 82 and the cover member 86 are assembled, the lower guide rib 87L is inserted into the lower guide groove 83L. Then, the plurality of engaging portions 83a in the lower guide groove 83L are inserted into the cutout portions 87b in the lower guide ribs 87L, and are individually locked to the locking pieces 87a. Accordingly, the base member 82 and the cover member 86 are restricted from being separated in the front-rear direction by the engagement between the engagement portion 83a and the locking piece 87a.

  When the base member 82 and the cover member 86 are assembled, the concave portion 83b in the upper guide groove 83U and the convex portion 87c in the upper guide rib 87U are engaged. When the base member 82 and the cover member 86 are assembled, the concave portion 83b in the lower guide groove 83L and the convex portion 87c in the lower guide rib 87L engage. Thereby, the base member 82 and the cover member 86 are suppressed from mutually sliding in the left-right direction. Therefore, in this embodiment, the locking by the plurality of engaging portions 83a and the plurality of locking pieces 87a is released by the base member 82 and the cover member 86 sliding in the left and right directions with each other. Can be suppressed.

  Further, the main board case 81 of this embodiment is provided with an unauthorized opening prevention means including a first caulking portion 85 provided on the base member 82 and a second caulking portion 88 provided on the cover member 86. The first caulking portion 85 and the second caulking portion 88 are fixed inseparably without breaking.

  The base member 82 includes a rectangular box-shaped first caulking portion 85 that protrudes outward from one end of the base member 82 in the left-right direction. The first caulking portion 85 has a plurality (two in this embodiment) of through holes 85a and 85b penetrating in the front-rear direction. On the other hand, the cover member 86 includes a rectangular box-shaped second caulking portion 88 that protrudes outward from one end of the cover member 86 in the left-right direction. The second caulking portion 88 includes a plurality (two in this embodiment) of through holes 88a and 88b penetrating in the front-rear direction. Each of the through holes 88a and 88b has a step 88d that is recessed in a stepwise shape along the periphery of each opening.

  Then, in a state where the base member 82 and the cover member 86 are assembled, the through hole 85a in the first caulking portion 85 and the through hole 88a in the second caulking portion 88 are aligned when viewed from the rear. ing. Further, in a state where the base member 82 and the cover member 86 are assembled, the through hole 85b in the first caulking portion 85 and the through hole 88b in the second caulking portion 88 are aligned when viewed from the rear. ing.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the main board case 81 includes a first caulking piece 90. The first caulking piece 90 includes a base wall 90a, and rectangular plate-like side walls 90b, 90b protruding rearward from the left end and the right end of the base wall 90a and extending vertically. ing. The first swaging piece 90 includes locking pieces 90c, 90c on the side walls 90b, 90b, respectively. The locking pieces 90c, 90c are plate-like members whose base ends are connected to the side walls 90b, 90b, respectively, and whose front ends protrude between the side walls 90b, 90b. The base ends of the locking pieces 90c, 90c are located closer to the distal end (rearward) of the side walls 90b, 90b than the distal ends of the locking pieces 90c, 90c. The locking pieces 90c, 90c can relatively easily bend in the left and right directions around the base end, but hardly bend in the direction in which the side walls 90b, 90b protrude (the front-rear direction). Has strength.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 4, the main board case 81 includes a second caulking piece 91. The second caulking piece 91 protrudes forward from a front surface (a surface on the first caulking piece 90 side) of a square plate-shaped base portion 91a extending in the up-down direction, and extends in the up-down direction. And a lock plate 91b extending along. The lock plate 91b has a lock hole 91c penetrating the lock plate 91b in the thickness direction (left-right direction). In this embodiment, the shape of the lock hole 91c is a square.

  The first caulking piece 90 is inserted into the through hole 85b from the front opening (the panel case 61 side) of the opening of the through hole 85b. A support (not shown) extends in the through hole 85b along the vertical direction, and the base wall 90a of the first caulking piece 90 is locked by the support. In this state, the second swaging piece 91 is inserted into the through hole 88b from the rear opening of the opening of the through hole 88b. In this state, the locking pieces 90c, 90c of the first caulking piece 90 are inserted into the lock holes 91c of the second caulking piece 91, and the locking pieces 90c, 90c and the lock holes 91c are locked. ing. In a state where the locking pieces 90c, 90c and the lock hole 91c are locked, it is regulated that the second caulking piece 91 is pulled out from the through hole 88b by the contact between the base wall 90a of the first caulking piece 90 and the support portion. Have been. Similarly, in a state where the locking pieces 90c, 90c and the lock hole 91c are locked, the first caulking piece 90 is moved from the through hole 85b by the contact between the base 91a of the second caulking piece 91 and the step 88d. Pulling out is regulated.

  When the first swaging piece 90 or the second swaging piece 91 is forcibly pulled out, the locking pieces 90c, 90c are broken. For this reason, when the first caulking piece 90 or the second caulking piece 91 is pulled out and the main board case 81 is opened, the first caulking piece 90 is broken and the same first caulking piece 90 is broken. Cannot be used to fix the first caulking portion 85 and the second caulking portion 88. That is, when the base member 82 and the cover member 86 are separated and opened in the main board case 81 of this embodiment, traces of opening can be left in the first caulking portion 85 and the second caulking portion 88. In addition, the main board case 81 may include a lid member that covers the through holes 85a and 85b and the through holes 88a and 88b. The main board case 81 uses the spare second caulking piece 91 by inserting the first caulking piece 90 in the through-hole 85a in advance, and again uses the first caulking part 85 and the second caulking part 88. May be fixed.

  Returning to the description of the cover member 86, the cover member 86 is provided with a display insertion hole 96 through which the display 105 is inserted in the proximity portion 86b. The display 105 of this embodiment has a rectangular shape when the information display unit (display surface) 105a included in the display 105 is viewed from the front. For this reason, the display insertion hole 96 is a square corresponding to the outer shape of the information display unit 105a. The thickness of the proximity portion 86b around the indicator insertion hole 96 is the same or substantially the same as the thickness of the cover member 86 in other portions. Therefore, in a state where the main board 30 is accommodated in the main board case 81, the display 105 projects rearward from the rear surface of the proximity portion 86b in the display insertion hole 96. That is, the information display unit (display surface) 105 a included in the display 105 is exposed outside the cover member 86. The configuration of the display 105 will be described later in detail.

Further, the cover member 86 has a terminal hole 97 through which the connection terminal 103 is inserted. The shape of the terminal hole 97 is a square corresponding to the outer shape of the connection terminal 103.
In addition, the cover member 86 includes a button protection portion 99 that protrudes rearward from the proximity portion 86b in the proximity portion 86b. The rear surface 99a of the button protection portion 99 does not project rearward from the bulging portion 86a when viewed from above. The button protection unit 99 includes a button hole 99b into which the RWM clear button 104 is inserted. And the button protection part 99 is provided with the recessed part 99c surrounding the periphery of the button hole 99b. When the main board 30 is housed in the main board case 81, the RWM clear button 104 does not project rearward from the rear surface 99a of the button protection section 99 when viewed from above. Therefore, even if the game ball falls from above the main board unit 80, it is difficult for the game ball to contact the RWM clear button 104.

FIG. 5 shows a state where the main board unit 80 assembled to the game board YB is viewed from the front from the rear.
In this embodiment, the cover member 86 is a colorless and transparent resin molded product. For this reason, the mounting surface (the surface facing the cover member 86) of the main substrate 30 housed in the main substrate case 81 is visible through the main substrate case 81 (cover member 86). . In other words, electronic components such as the CPU 30a mounted on the main board 30 can also be seen through the main board case 81 (cover member 86).

  Further, the cover member 86 includes a number display section 101 for displaying a management number of the main board 30. The number display unit 101 is obtained by printing a management number on a sealing material having an adhesive surface, and is attached outside the cover member 86. The management number of the main board 30 is assigned a different number for each pachinko gaming machine 10, and is a number for managing which main board 30 is mounted on which pachinko gaming machine 10.

  The display device 105 mounted on the main board 30 can be visually recognized by exposing the information display portion 105a even when the main board 30 is housed in the main board case 81 and unitized as the main board unit 80. Have been. That is, in this embodiment, the display 105 is mounted so that the display state can be visually recognized in a state where the main substrate 30 is covered with the main substrate case 81. Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the position where the display 105 is mounted is separated in the left-right direction from the position of the number display unit 101 arranged outside the main board case 81. For this reason, the information display unit 105a of the display unit 105 is located at a position that does not overlap the number display unit 101 in any of the left-right direction and the front-rear direction when the main board 30 accommodated in the main board case 81 is viewed from the front. Are located.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10, another game component is not mounted further behind the main board unit 80 mounted on the rear side of the game board YB. The cover member 86 of the main board case 81 is not covered with at least other game components at least at a portion where the mounting surface of the main board 30 faces. Therefore, when the middle frame WN to which the game board YB is assembled is opened, the main board unit 80 is in an exposed state and can be visually recognized as shown in FIG. Therefore, in the state where the middle frame WN is opened, the mounting surface of the main board 30 housed in the main board case 81 can be visually recognized, and the number display section 101 and the information display section 105a of the display 105 can be visually recognized. It is possible.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 is always restricted from opening the middle frame WN and the front frame WM by the locking device SS shown in FIG. 1, but the pachinko gaming machine 10 is locked using a key (key) managed by an administrator of the game arcade. By operating the device SS, the middle frame WN and the front frame WM can be unlocked and opened. Therefore, the information displayed on the information display unit 105a of the display device 105 can be visually recognized by opening the middle frame WN. That is, in this embodiment, the information of the display 105 mounted on the main board 30 is arranged at a position where the player who cannot operate the locking device SS does not touch the eyes.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes various control boards including a main board 30, a payout board 31, and a sub general board 32.

  The main board 30 includes a main control CPU 30a that can execute a control operation in a predetermined procedure. The CPU 30a controls the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 10. The CPU 30a is a processing unit (central processing unit) that performs a predetermined process. In this embodiment, the CPU 30a has a built-in memory, and the memory has a read-only ROM area and a readable and writable RWM area. Thus, the main board 30 includes a main control ROM 30b corresponding to the ROM area and a main control RWM 30c corresponding to the RWM area as shown in FIG. Note that the memory may be separate from the CPU 30a. Further, the main substrate 30 includes a random number generation circuit 30d and a display (base monitor) 105. Although not shown, the main board 30 also includes electronic components such as an input / output circuit and a clock generation circuit. Then, in a state where the main board 30 is accommodated in the main board case 81, the above-described electronic components can be visually recognized through the cover member 86 of the main board case 81.

  Starting port switches S1 and S2, a count switch S3, a gate switch S4, and ordinary port switches S5 and S6 are connected to the main board 30. Then, the CPU 30a can receive the detection signals from the switches S1 to S6 described above. Further, the CPU 30a controls the display contents of various display devices (such as the special map display device 23, the hold display device 24, and the general-purpose display device 25), and controls the operations of the actuators AC1 and AC2. Further, an RWM clear button 104 is connected to the main board 30. The CPU 30a can receive an operation signal of the RWM clear button 104.

  The ROM 30b stores a main control program for executing a process related to a game, information for specifying a variation pattern of a special symbol (main variation pattern), various determination values, and the like. The main fluctuation pattern can specify a fluctuation time (effect time) from when the special symbol starts to change to when the special symbol is fixed and stopped and displayed. The main fluctuation pattern can be classified into a fluctuation pattern for a jackpot fluctuation and a fluctuation pattern for a loss fluctuation. Also, the various determination values include a jackpot determination value used in a jackpot lottery, a normal hit determination value used in a normal symbol hit lottery, and the like. Further, the RWM 30c stores various information (such as a random number value, a timer value, a flag, and the number of pending starts) that is appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. That is, the CPU 30a stores the data (control information) indicating the calculation result by itself in the RWM area of the memory.

  The CPU 30a updates the value of various software random numbers at a predetermined control cycle (interruption cycle) and executes a random number update process (software random number generation process) to be stored in the RWM 30c. The software random numbers include a jackpot symbol random number used when determining a special symbol jackpot symbol, a variation pattern distribution random number used when assigning a main variation pattern, and the like. The random number generation circuit 30d generates a hardware random number by updating the value by one every one cycle of the internal system clock (for example, 10 MHz) supplied from a clock generation circuit (not shown). The hardware random number is a jackpot random number used for a special symbol jackpot lottery or an ordinary jackpot random number used for an ordinary symbol jackpot lottery.

  The payout board 31 includes a payout control CPU 31a capable of executing a control operation in a predetermined procedure, a payout control ROM 31b storing control information such as a control program of the CPU 31a, and writing and reading of necessary data. And a payout control RWM 31c. The payout board 31 is connected to the main board 30 via the relay terminal plate 37. The main board 30 and the payout board 31 are electrically connected so that information (control signal) is transmitted in both directions. The payout board 31 drives the payout unit HS based on the prize ball signal transmitted from the main board 30 and instructing the payout of the prize balls, and pays out a predetermined number of prize balls.

  The prize ball signal (prize ball designation command) transmitted from the main substrate 30 to the payout substrate 31 can specify the number of prize balls corresponding to the prize hole when the ball enters the prize hole targeted for prize ball payout. Is configured. For example, the prize ball signal when the ball enters the first starting port 12 is configured so that [4 balls] can be specified as the number of prize balls. For example, when the total number of prize balls to be paid out on the main board 30 is managed, the prize ball signal is configured to instruct the payout of one prize ball. (Until the total number of prize balls becomes zero), a prize ball signal instructing the payout of one prize ball may be transmitted to the payout board 31. The prize ball signal is composed of 2 bytes of data. One of the first byte data and the second byte data is data indicating that payout of prize balls is instructed, and the other is the number of prize balls. Is the data indicating

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a power supply unit 38. The power supply unit 38 converts a power supply voltage supplied from a main power supply of the game arcade into a predetermined power supply voltage (V1), and converts the converted power supply voltage (V1) into each substrate such as the main board 30 and the payout board 31. To the power supply voltage (V2) to be supplied to the power supply. The power supply unit 38 is connected to each substrate (the main substrate 30 and the payout substrate 31) via a plurality of power supply lines, and each substrate operates by receiving power supply through the power supply line.

  An out switch S7 is connected to the payout board 31. The out switch (sensor) S7 is a switch that detects an effective ball (out ball) used in the game. The CPU 31a can receive the detection signal from the out switch S7. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, the out switch S7 is provided in a middle frame WN that is a mounting frame of the gaming board YB.

  In the case of the pachinko gaming machine 10, a game ball (effective ball) which is launched into the game area YBa of the game board YB and subsequently guided down the game area YBa, enters various winning ports for which a prize ball is to be paid out. When the ball enters the out port 21 without winning any of the winning ports, the ball may enter the out port 21 after passing through the operation gate 18. Then, the game ball that has won one of the winning ports and the game ball that has entered the out port 21 are finally discharged out of the machine through a guide passage mounted on the middle frame WN.

  For this reason, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, the out switch S7 is disposed in the guide path where the game balls that have won the winning opening and the game balls that have entered the out opening 21 are gathered. That is, the out switch S7 disposed in the guide passage is located at a position lower than the out port 21 of the game board YB. (Near the ball discharge port).

  In this embodiment, the out switch S7 corresponds to an effective ball detecting means for detecting a game ball used for a game. And the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment is provided with a single (single) effective ball detecting means. Further, in this embodiment, the starting port switches S1, S2 and the normal port switches S5, S6 are the first starting port 12, the second starting port 13 as a winning port different from the special winning port 15 among the effective balls. , And ball entry detecting means for detecting game balls entered into the normal winning ports 16 and 17. And the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment is provided with a plurality of incoming ball detection means.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an external terminal board 40 as external connection means. The external terminal board 40 is connected to the payout board 31. The payout board 31 and the external terminal board 40 are electrically connected to the payout board 31 such that information (signal) is transmitted from the payout board 31 in one direction. The external terminal board 40 connects the pachinko gaming machine 10 with a hall computer HC as an external device installed in a control room of the gaming arcade or the like in order to manage the operation state of each pachinko gaming machine installed in the gaming arcade. It is a substrate. The external terminal board 40 has a plurality of input terminals and a plurality of output terminals. Further, different signal lines are connected to the input terminals of the external terminal board 40 so that a plurality of types of signals transmitted from the payout board 31 can be separately received. Separate signal lines are connected to the output terminals of the external terminal board 40 so that each received signal can be transmitted separately.

Here, information (signals) that can be transmitted to the hall computer HC through the external terminal board 40 will be described.
In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, an information signal, a door opening signal, a security signal, a prize ball schedule signal, a prize ball information signal, and an out signal can be transmitted through the external terminal board 40.

  The information signal is a signal that enables information relating to the game of the pachinko gaming machine 10 to be specified. For example, the information includes a state of a jackpot game, a state in which a game ball enters the starting port (the first starting port 12 and the second starting port 13), and the special figure changing game and the general figure changing game have ended. And so on. The door opening signal is a signal that can specify that the mounting frame (front frame WM, middle frame WN) of the pachinko gaming machine 10 has been opened. The security signal is a signal that can specify an error that has occurred in the pachinko gaming machine 10. For example, the errors include a RWM clear, a magnetic error, an induced magnetic field detection error, a special winning opening illegal winning error, and a normal electric auditors illegal winning error.

  The prize ball schedule signal indicates that there is a plan to pay out a predetermined number of units (for example, 10 balls) of game balls as prize balls regardless of whether or not the payout unit HS has performed a payout ball payout operation. Is a signal that can be specified. The scheduled prize ball signal is transmitted each time the expected prize ball count (scheduled payout ball count) counted upon reception of the prize ball signal exceeds a certain number of balls (for example, 10 balls). The prize ball information signal is a signal capable of specifying that a predetermined number of units (for example, 10 balls) of game balls as prize balls have been paid out. The prize ball information signal is transmitted each time the payout of game balls as a certain number of units of prize balls is completed. The out signal is transmitted each time the number of effective balls counted each time an effective ball is detected by the out switch S7 exceeds a certain number of balls (for example, 10 balls).

  The winning ball schedule signal, the winning ball information signal, and the out signal are transmitted for a fixed time (for example, 128 ms). When the award ball scheduled signal, the award ball information signal, and the out signal are continuously transmitted, they are transmitted at regular intervals (for example, 128 ms). Note that the fixed time and the fixed interval during which the signal is transmitted are the same time. In addition, the case where the signal is transmitted continuously is, for example, a case where the signal is an out signal, when the number of effective balls detected by the out switch S7 has reached a certain number while being transmitted for a certain time. In this case, the out signal is transmitted at regular intervals after a lapse of a prescribed time. It should be noted that the transmission of such a signal is the same for the award ball scheduled signal and the award ball information signal.

  The prize ball scheduled signal, the prize ball information signal, and the out signal are binary signals that can take a first state (for example, an on (Hi) state) and a second state (for example, an off (Low) state). To put it more specifically, the transmission state is the first state, and the transmission state is the second state. The time during which the scheduled prize ball signal, the prize ball information signal, and the out signal can be in the ON state can be arbitrarily changed, and the interval (time during which the OFF state can be taken) when transmitted continuously is arbitrary. Can be changed.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the main board 30 and the payout board 31 are electrically connected by a plurality of information signal lines for transmitting and receiving control signals. Then, the pachinko gaming machine 10 transmits the control signal from the main board 30 to the payout board 31 in one direction as the information signal line, and transmits the control signal from the payout board 31 to the main board 30 in one direction. Information signal line L2. The information signal line L1 is a transmission line that transmits a control signal from the main board 30 to the payout board 31 with respect to the main board 30. The information signal line L2 is a receiving line that receives the control signal transmitted from the payout board 31 by the main board 30 with respect to the main board 30. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 has, as information signal lines, one or more information signal lines L3 for transmitting and receiving control signals, in addition to the information signal lines L1 and L2.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, a control signal relating to the payout of prize balls is transmitted and received between the main board 30 and the payout board 31 using the information signal line L1 and the information signal line L2. Note that the information signal lines L1 and L2 are serial communication lines. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, control signals related to other than payout of award balls are transmitted and received between the main board 30 and the payout board 31 using the information signal line L3. The control signal related to other than the payout of the prize ball is, for example, a signal transmitted to the external terminal board 40 via the payout board 31. More specifically, they are an information signal, a door opening signal, a security signal, a prize ball scheduled signal, a prize ball information signal, and an out signal.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a backup function. In this embodiment, the main board 30 and the payout board 31 have a backup function. The pachinko gaming machine 10 equipped with a backup function retains information relating to game control for a predetermined period even when the power supply is stopped, and is capable of returning based on the information when the power supply is started.

  The information on the game control includes information on the special figure changing game, information on the big hit game, information on the game state, and information on the payout of prize balls. Examples of the information related to the special figure changing game include information that can specify a lottery result of a big hit lottery, information that can specify a changing pattern of the special figure changing game, information that can specify a special symbol derived in the special figure changing game, and the like. It is. The information on the jackpot game includes information capable of specifying the progress of the jackpot game. The information on the game state includes information that can specify whether the state is the probability fluctuation state and information that can specify whether the state is the ball entry rate improving state. The information relating to the payout of the prize ball includes information capable of specifying an untransmitted prize ball signal. The predetermined period is a period from when a backup power supply (for example, an electric double layer capacitor) is discharged to when the backup power supply becomes unable to supply power. The backup power supply is mounted on the power supply unit 38.

  Then, when power is supplied to the pachinko gaming machine 10 and activated (including when power is restored), the CPU 30a for main control and the CPU 31a for payout control store the contents of the memory if no RWM initialization instruction is received. It is confirmed whether or not the game is normal, and if the game is normal, a process of restoring is performed based on the stored game control information (storage content). As a result, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is returned based on the stored contents of the RWM (information on the game control when the power is turned off). Confirmation of whether the stored contents are normal or abnormal is performed by, for example, confirming the status of the backup flag and confirming that the checksums match. On the other hand, even when the RWM initialization instruction has not been received, when the storage content of the RWM is abnormal, the RWM is initialized and the initial value is set, and when the RWM initialization instruction is received. Control is similarly started. That is, when the stored contents of the RWM are abnormal, the information on the game control described above is initialized. The RWM initialization instruction can be issued by operating the RWM clear button 104 when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is powered on.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the sub general board 32 is electrically connected to the main board 30 so that information (control signal) is transmitted from the main board 30 in one direction. The sub supervisor board 32 includes a CPU, a ROM, and an RWM, all of which are not shown. The CPU of the sub general board 32 executes the control operation according to a predetermined procedure according to the control program stored in the ROM, and the RWM temporarily stores data generated by the control operation.

  The sub general board 32 includes an effect display board 46 for controlling the display contents of the effect display device 11 and a sound / lamp board 47 for controlling the emission of the decorative lamp La and controlling the sound output of the speaker Sp. It is connected. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, the sub general board 32, the effect display board 46, and the sound / lamp board 47 mainly control a game effect based on a control signal transmitted from the main board 30. The substrate 42. Further, an effect button BT is connected to the sub general board 32, and an operation signal from the effect button BT can be received.

Hereinafter, processing (normal processing) performed by the CPU 30a of the main board 30 to control a game will be described.
First, processing (reception processing (input processing)) relating to reception of a detection signal of a game ball from each of the switches S1, S2, S3, S4, S5, and S6 will be described.

  The main control CPU 30a, when receiving a detection signal from the starting port switch S1 due to a ball entering the first starting port 12, sets the number of start-reserved numbers of the first special symbol (hereinafter referred to as “the first special figure reserved number”). Is smaller than the upper limit number (4 in this embodiment). Then, when the first special figure reservation number is less than the upper limit number, the CPU 30a rewrites the first special figure reservation number by adding 1, and displays the first special figure reservation number after the addition. It controls the hold display device 24 for the figure hold number. On the other hand, when the first special figure reservation number has reached the upper limit number, the CPU 30a does not add the first special figure reservation number.

  When the CPU 30a has received the detection signal from the starting port switch S2 due to the ball entering the second starting port 13, the CPU 30a determines whether the second special symbol is to be suspended (hereinafter, referred to as the "second special figure suspended number"). Is smaller than the upper limit number (4 in this embodiment). Then, when the second special figure reservation number is less than the upper limit number, the CPU 30a adds one to the second special figure reservation number and rewrites the same, and displays the second special figure reservation number after the addition. It controls the hold display device 24 for the figure hold number. On the other hand, when the second special figure reservation number has reached the upper limit number, the CPU 30a does not add the second special figure reservation number.

  The CPU 30a determines that the game ball has entered the starting port (the first starting port 12 or the second starting port 13) for satisfying the starting condition of the symbol changing game, and the number of starting reserves (the first special figure reserved number or the second special figure). This is a counting means for counting the number of start suspensions when the condition that the number of suspensions is less than the upper limit is satisfied. Further, the hold display device 24 is a means capable of displaying the counting result of the number of start suspensions. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes, as the hold display device 24, a device that directly displays a number, or a device that includes a plurality of light emitters and displays the number of start-up holds based on the number of lighted members. ing. Further, the number of start suspensions counted by the CPU 30a is information relating to the special figure changing game stored in the RWM 30c, is retained even when the power supply is stopped, and is information that can be restored when the power supply is started. . That is, for example, when the pachinko gaming machine 10 holds information that can specify “4” as the number of pending starts, when the power supply is started, the number of suspended pachinko machines can be set to “4”, and the pachinko gaming machine 10 can return. The number of the start-up suspensions returned is displayed on the suspension display device 24 of. On the other hand, the start suspension count counted by the CPU 30a is information initialized by an RWM initialization instruction. For this reason, the hold display device 24 that has been initialized indicates “0 (zero)”, which is the initial value.

  In addition, when the number of start suspensions (the number of first special figure reservations or the number of second special figure reservations) is added, the CPU 30a adds information (such as a reservation designation command) capable of specifying the number of start suspensions after the addition to the sub-board 42. Send. The sub-board 42 reports information that can specify the postponed start suspension number. For example, on the image display unit GH of the effect display device 11, an image indicating the number of holdings is displayed as information that can specify the number of start holdings after the addition.

  In addition, when a game ball has entered the ball with less than the upper limit of the number of pending start-ups, the CPU 30a acquires various random number values upon the entry of the game ball and generates random number information capable of specifying the acquired values of the various random numbers. , RWM 30c. The random number information may be constituted by a value of the random number, or may be constituted by information obtained by converting the value of the random number into another information capable of specifying the value. In addition, when storing the random number information, the CPU 30a determines the order of entering the game balls (the order of storing the information) that triggered the acquisition of the value of the random number and the order of entering the game balls that entered earlier (the order of the information). The storage order is stored in the RWM 30c so that the storage order can be specified. When obtaining the value of the random number, the CPU 30a obtains the value of the big hit random number from the random number generation circuit 30d, and obtains the value of the big hit symbol random number and the value of the variation pattern distribution random number from the RWM 30c.

  In addition, the CPU 30a performs a prize ball process for paying out a prize ball in a process when receiving detection signals from the starting port switches S1 and S2, the count switch S3, and the normal port switches S5 and S6. In the prize ball processing, a prize ball signal (prize ball designation command) to be transmitted to the payout board 31 is generated and transmitted. The CPU 31a of the payout board 31 that has received the prize ball signal operates the payout unit HS to pay out the number of game balls indicated by the prize ball signal as prize balls.

  In addition, in the process when the detection signal is received from the gate switch S4, the CPU 30a performs a process of storing the hold of the ordinary figure changing game and a process of acquiring various random numbers used for a lottery of a normal symbol. In addition, the CPU 30a determines that the condition that the game ball enters the operation gate 18 that establishes the starting condition of the ordinary figure changing game and the number of ordinary symbols to be started is less than the upper limit number (4 in this embodiment) is satisfied. This is a counting means for counting the number of ordinary symbols to be started at the moment of occurrence. The number of ordinary symbols to be started is displayed on an ordinary symbol reservation display device (not shown) controlled by the CPU 30a. The number of ordinary symbols to be started is also stored in the RWM 30c together with the number of special symbols to be started and held even when the power supply is stopped, and is information that can be restored when the power supply is started. It is. The number of ordinary symbols to be started is information initialized by an RWM initialization instruction.

  Next, a process related to the execution of the special figure change game for deriving the lottery result of the big hit lottery (special figure change processing) will be described. Note that the main control CPU 30a executes the special figure variation process at a predetermined control cycle (for example, 4 ms).

  In the special figure changing process, the CPU 30a determines whether a start condition of the special figure changing game is satisfied. In this determination, the CPU 30a determines that the start condition has been satisfied when the special figure changing game is not being executed and the big hit game is not being performed, while the special figure changing game is being executed or the big hit game is being performed. It is determined that the start condition is not satisfied. Then, if the start condition is not satisfied, the CPU 30a ends the special figure changing process.

  When the above-described start condition is satisfied, the CPU 30a reads the second special figure reservation number and determines whether the read second special figure reservation number is greater than zero. When the second special figure reservation number is larger than zero, the CPU 30a performs a predetermined process so as to start the second special figure changing game. On the other hand, when the second special figure reservation number is zero, the CPU 30a reads the first special figure reservation number and determines whether the read first special figure reservation number is larger than zero. Then, if the first special figure reservation number is larger than zero, the CPU 30a performs a predetermined process so as to start the first special figure changing game. The pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment has a specification in which the first special figure changing game and the second special figure changing game are not executed at the same time, and the second special figure changing game is preferentially executed.

  When both the first special figure reservation number and the second special figure reservation number are zero, the CPU 30a performs a process for executing a demonstration effect (hereinafter, referred to as “demonstration effect”). The demonstration effect is an effect for notifying that the pachinko gaming machine 10 is in a standby state by using a device such as the effect display device 11, for example, to obtain a customer attracting effect.

  When starting the second special figure change game, the CPU 30a rewrites the second special figure reservation number by subtracting 1 and rewrites the second special figure reservation number so as to display the second special figure reservation number after subtraction. The hold display device 24 is controlled. Further, when the second special figure reservation number is subtracted, the CPU 30a transmits information (such as a reservation designation command) capable of specifying the second special figure reservation number after subtraction to the sub board 42.

Next, the CPU 30a obtains the random number information stored first among the random number information stored in the RWM 30c.
The CPU 30a that has acquired the random number information compares the value of the jackpot random number with the jackpot determination value and performs a jackpot lottery. In the big hit lottery, the CPU 30a determines whether the big hit lottery is a probability fluctuation state or a non-probability fluctuation state based on information that can specify the gaming state, A jackpot lottery is performed with different winning probabilities based on the determination result.

  In the jackpot lottery, the CPU 30a determines whether the value of the jackpot random number acquired from the RWM 30c matches the jackpot determination value. When the value of the big hit random number matches the big hit determination value, the big hit lottery is won. When the big hit lottery is won, the CPU 30a performs a big hit process. Specifically, the CPU 30a determines the special jackpot symbol based on the value of the jackpot random number specified from the acquired random number information. The determined big hit symbol is a fixed stop symbol derived in the special figure changing game. The big hit symbol of the special symbol is associated with the type of big hit. Therefore, determining the jackpot symbol determines the type of the jackpot. In addition, the CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from the variation patterns for jackpot variation that can be selected when a jackpot is won, based on the value of the variation pattern distribution random number specified from the acquired random number information.

  In addition, when the CPU 30a does not win the jackpot lottery, the CPU 30a performs a loss process. In the losing process, the CPU 30a determines a losing symbol of the special symbol. The determined losing symbol is a fixed stop symbol derived in the special figure changing game. Further, the CPU 30a determines a variation pattern for out-of-place variation based on the value of the variation pattern distribution random number specified from the acquired random number information. When determining the variation pattern for the outlier variation, the CPU 30a determines either the variation pattern with reach or the variation pattern without reach.

  When starting the first special symbol change game, the CPU 30a performs the same control as the control of the second special symbol described above for the first special symbol. That is, the CPU 30a performs the subtraction of the number of start suspensions of the first special symbol, the jackpot lottery, and the jackpot process or the loss process based on the result of the jackpot lottery.

  In addition, the CPU 30a performs a process of generating control information (control command) for instructing the sub-substrate 42 to control a game effect based on a result of the above-described process, as a process related to the execution of the special figure changing game. Various types of control information generated in the process are transmitted to the sub-board 42 at a predetermined timing by a command transmission process performed by the CPU 30a.

  When starting the special figure change game, the CPU 30a generates, as control information, a change start command (change start information) that can specify that the pattern change game is started. The change start command also includes information that can specify the change pattern determined in the above-described jackpot processing or out-of-position processing. Further, when starting the special figure changing game, the CPU 30a generates a special figure command (special figure information) capable of specifying a special symbol as control information. Since the special jackpot symbol corresponds to the type of jackpot, the type of jackpot can be specified by the special symbol information. For this reason, the special figure command is also information that can specify whether it is a hit or not, and also information that can specify the type of big hit.

  In addition, when the elapsed time from the start of the special figure change game reaches a predetermined change time (the time defined in the change pattern), the CPU 30a specifies, as control information, to end the special figure change game. Generate a possible fluctuation stop command (fluctuation end information). In addition, when starting the special figure changing game, the main control CPU 30a controls the display content of the special figure display device 23 so as to start the change of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Start measurement. Then, the CPU 30a controls the display contents of the special figure display device 23 so as to derive the determined special symbol when the fluctuation time set in the determined main fluctuation pattern has elapsed.

  The fluctuation pattern of the special figure fluctuation game defines the fluctuation time of the special figure fluctuation game (the time until a special symbol is derived). The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a variation pattern of a plurality of types of special figure variation games having different variation times. Among the fluctuation patterns of the special figure fluctuation game, the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern with the reach for the jackpot fluctuation and the deviation fluctuation is defined to be longer than the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern without the reach for the deviation fluctuation. I have. This is because in the symbol variation game of the effect symbol, the time of the fluctuation in which the reach effect is not performed is increased so as not to prevent the digestion of the game (the digestion of the start-hold ball). The variation time of the variation pattern for outlier variation is defined as a relatively short time, for example, about 5000 to 10000 ms in a normal game (low certainty and low base). In addition, for example, other than during the normal game (at the time of high accuracy or high base), a shorter time than the time of the normal game is specified, for example, about 1000 to 3000 ms. In addition, when a function for reducing the fluctuation time according to the number of start-up suspensions at the start of the fluctuation is provided, for example, even during a normal game, a fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation in which the fluctuation time is specified, for example, about 1000 ms is determined. In some cases.

Next, a description will be given of a process related to the progress of the big hit game performed by winning the big hit lottery.
The big hit game according to this embodiment includes an opening at the start of the big hit game, a round game for opening the big winning port 15, and an ending at the end of the big hit game. In other words, the big hit game progresses in stages, such as opening → round game → ending. And CPU30a performs the process which produces | generates the control information (control command) which instruct | indicates the control of a game effect on the sub-substrate 42, and the process which opens and closes the special winning opening 15 as a process regarding the progress of a big hit game. The various types of control information generated in the above process are transmitted to the sub-board 42 at a predetermined timing by a command transmission process performed by the CPU 30a.

Next, processing related to the gaming state will be described.
In this process, the CPU 30a generates control information capable of specifying a gaming state as control information. The various types of control information generated in the above process are transmitted to the sub-board 42 at a predetermined timing by a command transmission process performed by the CPU 30a.

Here, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment has a probability changing function. The probability variation function is a function capable of giving a probability variation state in which the winning probability of the jackpot lottery is changed from a low probability (normal probability) to a high probability after the end of the big hit game. The probability fluctuation state is a gaming state that is easier for the player to win the jackpot lottery and is advantageous to the player, compared to the non-probability fluctuation state in which the winning probability of the jackpot lottery is low. The probability variation state is given, for example, until the next time a jackpot lottery is won.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment has a ball entry rate improving function. The ball entry rate improving function is a function that can provide a ball entry rate improvement state for increasing the ball entry rate per unit time to the second starting port 13 as the specific starting port. The ball entry rate improvement state is a so-called “electric support state” or “high base state”. In the following description, a state where the ball entry rate improvement state is not provided may be referred to as a “non-ball entry rate improvement state”. The non-balling rate improvement state is a so-called “non-electric support state” and a “low base state”.

  The ball entry rate improvement state can be realized by, for example, executing one control arbitrarily selected from the following four controls, or executing a combination of a plurality of controls. The first control is a normal symbol variation time reduction control that makes the variation time of the ordinary symbol variation game shorter than in the non-ball entry rate improving state. The second control is a normal symbol probability variation control that changes the probability of winning a normal symbol winning lottery (normal winning probability) to a higher probability than in the non-ball-entry rate improving state. The third control is an opening time extension control that makes the total opening time of the second starting port 13 based on the normal symbol lottery winning longer than in the non-ball-entry rate improving state. The opening time extension control includes controlling the number of times of opening of the second opening 13 based on the winning of the normal symbol hit lottery to be larger than that in the non-ball entry rate improving state, and the normal symbol hit lottery. It is preferable to execute at least one of the controls in which the one opening time of the second starting port 13 based on the winning is longer than in the non-ball-entry rate improving state. The fourth control is a special symbol variation time reduction control that makes the variation time (for example, the average variation time) of the special symbol variation game easier to be shorter than in the non-ball entry rate improving state. When executing the special symbol variation time reduction control, the ball entry rate improvement state is a so-called “variation time reduction state (time saving state)”.

  The ball entry rate improvement state is, for example, until the next time, the jackpot lottery is won, or until a special upper limit number of times (for example, 100 times) the special figure changing game is executed after the entry rate improvement state is given, or Before reaching the maximum number of times, it is awarded until a jackpot lottery is won. In the case of the pachinko gaming machine 10 using the first special symbol and the second special symbol, the prescribed upper limit number is the total number of the first special figure changing game and the second special figure changing game.

The gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 can be defined by a combination of the presence / absence of the probability fluctuation state and the presence / absence of the ball entry rate improvement state.
Specifically, the gaming state does not include the probability variation state, and further includes the first game state (“low accuracy + low base” in FIG. 7) in which the ball entry rate improvement state is not provided. There is a second game state (“low-probability + high-base” in FIG. 7) in which the probability variation state is not given but the ball entry rate improving state is given. Further, a probability variation state is given to the game state, but a third game state (“high accuracy + low base” in FIG. 7) in which the ball entry rate improvement state is not given, and a probability change state is given. There is a fourth game state (“high accuracy + high base” in FIG. 7) in which the game is performed and the ball entry rate improvement state is also provided.

The game state change in the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first state change trigger and a second state change trigger different from the first state change trigger.
The first state change trigger is to win a jackpot lottery. The gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 during the jackpot game is low and reliable. For this reason, when a jackpot lottery is won during a game state other than the low certainty and low base, the game state changes to the low certainty and low base with the start of the big hit game provided by the winning.

  In addition, the game state after the end of the big hit game is associated with the type of the big hit determined when the big hit lottery is won. For example, when the first big hit is provided as the type of the big hit and when the first big hit is won, after the end of the big hit game, a high certainty and a high base are obtained, and the second big hit is won. Then, after the big hit game ends, it becomes a low certainty and high base. Since the type of the big hit is determined by winning the big hit lottery, it can be said that the trigger of the change of the game state after the end of the big hit game is that the big hit lottery is won as described above.

  The second state change trigger is that when at least one of the probability variation state and the ball entry rate improvement state is given, the termination condition of the probability variation state and the ball entry rate improvement state is satisfied. More specifically, if the condition for ending the ball entry rate improvement state when the above-mentioned second big hit is won includes a condition that a specified upper limit number (for example, 100 times) of a special figure changing game is executed, If the jackpot lottery is not won before the upper limit is reached, the specified upper limit is reached and the base is changed from “high base” to “low base”.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a specification in which, for example, the probability variation state is set such that a game ball is passed through a specific area predetermined on the game board YB during the big hit game. The state change trigger of the game state in this specification is whether or not the game ball has passed the specific area. In this embodiment, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a low certainty low base, a low certainty high base, a high certainty low base, and a high certainty high base. Which gaming state the pachinko gaming machine 10 can take depends on the specifications of the pachinko gaming machine 10. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may have a specification that can take a low certainty low base, a low certainty high base, and a high certainty high base.

  Then, in the processing relating to the game state, the CPU 30a generates a state designation command (game state information) capable of specifying the game state. The generated game state information is transmitted to the sub-board 42, for example, when the power is turned on (when power is restored) or when the game state changes. For example, when the game state after the end of the big hit game is set to the high certainty and high base, a state designation command capable of specifying the high certainty and high base is transmitted to the sub-board 42 with the end of the big hit game. When managing the application period of the ball entry rate improvement state by the number of games, the CPU 30a counts the number of executed special figure changing games, and determines the entry rate when the condition for ending the ball entry rate improvement state is satisfied. An end command (game state information) is generated as a state designation command capable of specifying the end of the improvement state.

FIG. 7 shows the classification of games played on the pachinko gaming machine 10 in each game state.
Specifically, in the low certainty and low base, the special figure changing game is performed by satisfying the start condition of the special figure changing game, and the general figure changing game is performed by satisfying the start condition of the general figure changing game. Is performed. In the low certainty and low base, a big hit game is performed by winning a special jackpot lottery. In addition, the special figure change game and the general figure change game are also performed on other low certainty high bases, high certainty low bases, and high certainty high bases. In this specification, as shown in FIG. 7, a game in which the game state is low and reliable and the big hit game is not performed is referred to as a first game (normal game). On the other hand, in this specification, as shown in FIG. 7, the gaming state is a low certainty and low base, a game when a big hit game is being performed, and a gaming state other than the low certainty and low base. The game is a second game other than the normal game.

  In addition, the CPU 30a performs processing described below in addition to the processing described above. For example, the CPU 30a executes a process related to the execution of the general-floor change game (general-purpose change process) for deriving the lottery result of the normal symbol hit lottery. In the ordinary figure variation process, the CPU 30a determines a regular symbol hit lottery using the ordinary random number, determines a regular symbol derived in the universal figure variation game based on the lottery result, and determines a variation pattern of the general figure variation game. Do. In addition, the CPU 30a performs a process of executing the universal figure changing game on the universal figure display device 25 in accordance with the above-described determination item, and a second starting port after the end of the general figure changing game when the normal symbol winning lottery is won. 13 is opened in a predetermined opening pattern.

  The fluctuation pattern of the general-floor fluctuation game defines the fluctuation time of the general-figure fluctuation game (the time until a normal symbol is derived). The pachinko gaming machine 10 may have a variation pattern of a plurality of types of general-purpose variation games having different variation times. When there are a plurality of types of variation patterns of a normal variation game, these variation patterns may be a plurality of variation patterns that can be determined in the same game state, or a variation pattern in which the variation time varies depending on the game state. It is possible to provide a plurality of variation patterns. The fluctuation time specified in the fluctuation pattern of the normal figure fluctuation game is, for example, 6000 ms for “low base” and 1000 ms for “high base”, and shortens the time until a normal symbol is derived at high base. You may.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may include a plurality of types of opening patterns having different opening modes as the opening pattern of the second starting port 13. When a plurality of types of open patterns are provided, these open patterns may be a plurality of open patterns that can be determined in the same game state, or open patterns having different open modes can be determined according to the game state. May be provided in plurality. The opening mode can be defined by a combination of the opening time and the number of times of opening. More specifically, the open mode differs between an open pattern that opens once at 380 ms and an open pattern that opens once at 4500 ms, because the open time is different. In addition, the open mode in which the opening is performed once in 380 ms and the open pattern in which the circuit is opened three times in 380 ms are different in the opening mode due to the difference in the number of times of opening. The opening pattern is, for example, one opening of 380 ms in the case of “low base”, one opening of 4500 ms in the case of “high base”, and easy to enter the second starting port 13 at the time of high base. May be.

  It should be noted that the above-described variation pattern of the normal variation game and the opening pattern of the second starting port 13 can be arbitrarily set according to the specifications of the pachinko gaming machine 10. When the pachinko gaming machine 10 has a plurality of variation patterns of the ordinary figure variation game and a plurality of opening patterns of the second starting port 13, the types of the variation patterns and the types of opening patterns that can be determined are set for each gaming state. The type of the variation pattern that can be determined by the change of the state and the type of the opening pattern of the second starting port 13 are also changed.

  In addition, in the process related to the demonstration effect, the CPU 30a is a demo command that can specify that a stand-by state is set as control information when the execution condition of the demonstration effect is satisfied without the held special symbol changing game. (Standby state information). The demonstration command is transmitted to the sub-board 42 at a predetermined timing by a command transmission process performed by the CPU 30a. The demonstration effect is performed regardless of the game state. In other words, in the demonstration effect, the execution condition of the demonstration effect (the number of reserved special figures is zero) is satisfied, for example, when the game state is low certainty and low base, or when the game state is high certainty and high base. This is done by: In the process related to the error, a process of causing a notification by detecting various errors occurring in the pachinko gaming machine 10 and the like is performed. In addition, the notification regarding the error is also performed regardless of the gaming state.

  Next, various processes performed by the sub-substrate 42 will be described. When receiving the control command from the main control CPU 30a, the sub board 42 executes various processes according to the control command.

First, the effect symbol variation process will be described.
In the effect design variation process, when the CPU of the sub general board 32, which is one of the sub-substrates 42, receives the special figure command, the CPU is caused to derive the effect design variation game based on the special design specified by the special figure command. Determine the combination of staging symbols. When the special jackpot symbol is designated, the CPU of the sub general board 32 determines the combination of the jackpots based on the effect symbols. Further, the CPU of the sub general board 32 determines the combination of the effect symbols to be derived in the effect symbol variation game based on the main variation pattern specified from the variation start command when the special symbol is removed. decide. Specifically, when the main variation pattern for the out-of-reach variation with the reach is specified, the CPU of the sub general board 32 determines the combination of the out-of-reach including the reach forming symbol. Further, when the main variation pattern for the non-reach variation is designated, the CPU of the sub general board 32 determines the combination of the variations that do not include the reach formation symbol.

  In this embodiment, in the design symbol change game of the effect symbol, a combination of the effect symbols in three columns including the left column, the middle column, and the right column is derived. In the design symbol change game of the effect symbol, a reach is formed by deriving the same effect symbol in a predetermined plurality of columns (in this embodiment, two columns of a left column and a right column), and a reach is formed. In the embodiment, a reach effect for deriving the middle row (one row) is performed. For this reason, the same effect symbol derived in a predetermined plurality of columns is a reach forming symbol, and the combination of the loss including the reach forming symbol is such that predetermined plural columns are the same effect symbol, and the remaining columns are the predetermined plural symbols. It is a combination that is an effect design different from the effect design of the row. In addition, the combination of the outliers that do not include the reach forming symbol is a symbol in which a plurality of predetermined columns are different, and the remaining columns are combinations that do not matter whether they match the effect symbols of the predetermined plurality of columns. Incidentally, the jackpot combination of this embodiment is a combination in which the effect symbols in all rows are the same effect symbol. That is, the combination of the big hits also includes the reach forming symbol.

  Further, upon receiving the change start command, the CPU of the sub general board 32 controls the display contents of the effect display device 11 (image display unit GH) based on the type of the main change pattern that can be specified from the command. Sub-variation pattern is determined. The sub-fluctuation pattern can specify the effect content of the symbol-changing game of the effect symbol. The CPU of the sub general board 32 transmits information that can specify the determined effect symbol and the determined sub variation pattern to the CPU of the effect display substrate 46 and the CPU of the sound / lamp substrate 47, respectively.

  The CPU of the effect display board 46 controls the display contents of the effect display device 11 (image display unit GH) so that the effect change game of the effect symbol is displayed with the effect content specified by the sub-variation pattern. Further, the CPU of the sound / lamp board 47 starts the light emission mode of the decorative lamp La and the sound of the speaker Sp so as to perform the light emission effect and the sound effect accompanying the symbol change game with the start of the design change game of the effect symbol. Control the output mode.

  Then, the CPU of the effect display board 46 finishes the design change game of the effect symbol and elapses the change symbol specified by the main change pattern, and changes the display content of the image display unit GH so as to derive the combination of the effect symbols. Control. Note that, in this embodiment, the symbol change game of the effect symbol is ended upon receipt of the change stop command, but the change time specified from the main change pattern is measured by the control of the CPU of the effect display board 46. Alternatively, the symbol change game of the effect symbol may be ended. That is, the end of the design change game of the effect symbol may be controlled without transmitting the change stop command from the main board 30.

  In the control of the effect display device 11, the CPU of the effect display board 46 selects an image effect to be executed, and reads data necessary for the selected image effect from the ROM. The effect display board 46 includes a character ROM in which character image data to be displayed on the effect display device 11, specifically, a person, a character, a figure, or a symbol (including a decorative pattern) is stored in advance. Data may be read. Then, the CPU of the effect display board 46 outputs the read data to a VDP (video display processor). The VDP executes display control based on the input data, and causes the image display unit GH to display an image.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 according to this embodiment configured as described above has a base notification function of counting a base value and notifying the counted base value.
The base value is a value indicating the ratio of the total number of prize balls to the total number of effective balls. Then, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment counts a base value indicating the total number of prize balls at the time of the normal game with respect to the total number of effective balls at the time of the normal game as the base value, and notifies the base value in a predetermined notification mode. It has a function to do. As shown in FIG. 7, the normal game is a game with a low certainty and a low base in this specification, and when the big hit game is not performed. The base value is a ratio when the total number of effective balls in the normal game is compared with the total number of prize balls in the normal game, that is, the ratio. As will be described later in detail, the base value to be reported is based on the assumption that the game is not in a jackpot game, (the total number of prize balls at the time of low certainty and low base (low accuracy and short time) / low certainty and low base) (The total number of effective spheres) × 100. In the following description, when simply described as "base" or "base value", unless otherwise specified, it represents the base value at the time of the normal game counted by the above formula. In this embodiment, counting the base value by the CPU 30a corresponds to a base value counting unit.

First, a monitor as a means for notifying a base value will be described with reference to FIG.
The monitor of this embodiment is the display device 105 having the information display unit 105a shown in FIG. The display 105 is mounted on the main board 30 as described with reference to FIGS. 4 and 5, and is displayed on the information display unit 105a by opening the middle frame WN in a state where the pachinko gaming machine 10 is assembled. The contents are visible from outside.

  The display device 105 includes four display elements including a so-called 7-segment LED in which seven light-emitting diodes (LEDs) are arranged in the shape of [8 (numerical value)] as a whole to form seven segments (parts). I have. The display elements are a first display element D1, a second display element D2, a third display element D3, and a fourth display element D4. In addition, the display unit 105 includes, for each of the first to fourth display elements D1 to D4, one LED for displaying a dot in addition to seven LEDs for forming seven segments. Accordingly, the first to fourth display elements D1 to D4 of the display 105 include a portion capable of displaying numbers and the like by seven segments and a portion capable of displaying dots. The portion where dots can be displayed is located at the lower right when the information display unit 105a is viewed from the front as shown in FIG. 8 with respect to the portion where numbers and the like by seven segments can be displayed. The display 105 of this embodiment has four display elements (first to fourth display elements D1 to D4) arranged side by side.

  The display 105 of this embodiment includes a drive circuit for turning on and off each of the eight LEDs included in the first to fourth display elements D1 to D4. The drive circuit of the display device 105 may be mounted on the main substrate 30 as a separate body, or may be mounted as the display device 105 integrated with the drive circuit as in this embodiment.

FIGS. 9A and 9B show examples of notification of the base value by the display device 105. FIG.
The display device 105 of this embodiment is configured such that two of the first to fourth display elements D1 to D4 are set as one set, and the set of display elements notifies predetermined information. . Specifically, the first display element D1 and the second display element D2 form a set, and one combination of the display of the two display elements forms one piece of information, and the third display element D3 and the fourth display element D4. Are combined, and one piece of information is constituted by a combination of the display of the two display elements.

  The third and fourth display elements D3 and D4 display base values. The base value is represented by a two-digit number from [00] to [99]. ] Is displayed by displaying a dot on the fourth display element D4.

  On the other hand, the first and second display elements D1 and D2 display identifiers for identifying the base values displayed on the third and fourth display elements D3 and D4. The pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment uses [bL. ] And [b6. ]. The identifier [bL. ] Is configured by displaying the alphabet [b] on the first display element D1 and displaying the alphabet [L] and dots on the second display element D2. Also, the identifier [b6. ] Is constituted by displaying the alphabet [b] on the first display element D1 and displaying the number [6] and dots on the second display element D2.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment has a first display state and a second display state as display states (display contents) of the display device 105. Each of the first display state and the second display state displays a base value, but the type of the displayed base value is different. In this embodiment, the first display state and the second display state are configured by a combination of the identifiers of the first and second display elements D1 and D2 and the base values of the third and fourth display elements D3 and D4, respectively. I have.

  More specifically, [bL. 36], which will be described in detail later, displays a base value counted in a predetermined counting cycle. In this embodiment, this is a display when the display state of the display 105 is the first display state. Further, [b6.36] shown in FIG. 9B indicates the final base value of the base value counted in a predetermined period, which will be described in detail later. This is a display when the display state is the second display state. In this way, the display 105 can identify the type of the displayed base value by displaying the identifier of the base value along with the base value.

  The identifier [bL. ] Is a display corresponding to the first display state and [b6. ] Is a display corresponding to the second display state, but the base value [XX (X: number)] is a display that fluctuates in each display state. The base value [35] shown in FIGS. 9A and 9B is merely an example, and is a variable value as described above. In this embodiment, a third display element D3 and a fourth display element D3 constitute a base display section that forms a base value, and the first and second display elements display an identifier of the base value displayed on the base display section. This constitutes an identifier display section.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 10, in this embodiment, the display state of the display 105 is switched at predetermined intervals (every time T shown in the drawing). Specifically, after maintaining the first display state for the time T, the display device 105 switches to the second display state after the elapse of the time T, and maintains the second display state for the time T. Thereafter, the state is switched to the first display state again after the elapse of the time T, and thereafter, the second display state → the first display state → the second display state →... Is repeated. By switching the two display states at predetermined intervals in this manner, it is possible to notify different information on one display device 105. The time T is, for example, about 4 to 6 seconds.

  FIG. 10 illustrates the display state of the display 105 in the order of the first display state → the second display state → the first display state →..., But the second display state → the first display state → The second display state may be switched in the order of... The display 105 of this embodiment starts display after power is turned on, and the display state displayed first at that time may be either the first display state or the second display state.

Hereinafter, the specific control contents of the base notification function mounted on the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 11 and 12.
The control contents are roughly classified into control relating to counting of base values and control relating to display of base values. These controls are performed by the CPU 30a of the main board 30.

When counting the base value, the CPU 30a counts the following three numbers and stores the counted value in the RWM area (RWM 30c) of the CPU 30a.
Specifically, the CPU 30a counts, as the first number, the total number of prize balls paid out during the normal game from the pachinko gaming machine 10. Hereinafter, the first number is referred to as “normal number of prize balls”. The normal number of prize balls is stored in a predetermined area set in the RWM area, and the area for storing the normal number of prize balls is a counter of the total number of prize balls paid out during the normal game (hereinafter, “normal prize balls”). Ball counter "). The counting of the total number of prize balls paid out during the normal game by the CPU 30a corresponds to the normal time prize ball counting means.

  In addition, the CPU 30a counts the total number of effective balls during the normal game as the second number. Hereinafter, the second number is referred to as “normal number of effective spheres”. The normal number of effective balls is stored in a predetermined area set in the RWM area, and the area for storing the normal number of effective balls is a counter of the total number of effective balls in the normal game (hereinafter, referred to as “normally effective ball counter”). "). In addition, counting the total number of effective spheres during the normal game by the CPU 30a corresponds to normal-time effective sphere counting means.

  In addition, the CPU 30a counts the total number of effective balls in all game states as a third number. Hereinafter, the third number is referred to as “the number of effective balls in all states”. The number of effective balls in all states is stored in a predetermined area set in the RWM area, and the area for storing the number of effective balls in all states is a counter of the total number of effective balls in all game states (hereinafter, “all states”). Effective ball counter "). The counting of the total number of effective balls in all the game states by the CPU 30a corresponds to an all state effective ball counting means.

Here, the process of counting the normal number of prize balls, the normal number of valid balls, and the total number of valid balls will be specifically described.
The RWM area (RWM 30c) of the CPU 30a includes an area for storing information (flag) capable of specifying a game state (hereinafter, referred to as a “state storage area”) and information (flag) for specifying whether a big hit game is being performed. (Hereinafter, referred to as a “big hit storage area”). In the state storage area, information according to the current game state is stored. For example, if the current game state is "low certain and low base", information that can specify the game state is stored, and if the current game state is high certain and high base, the game state can be specified. Information is stored. In the big hit storage area, information that can specify that the big hit game is being played is stored if the big hit game is being played, and information that can be specified that the big hit game is not being played is stored if the big hit game is not being made. You.

  When the normal number of prize balls can be determined to be a normal game from the information of the state storage area and the information of the big hit storage area, that is, it is possible to specify that the game is a low-reliability and low-based game and not a big hit game, the CPU 30a counts. I do. At this time, the CPU 30a accumulates, in the normal time prize ball counter, the number of prize balls corresponding to the entered prize ball every time a game ball enters the prize ball to be paid out except for the special prize hole 15. to add. Specifically, the CPU 30a cumulatively adds the number of prize balls of the first starting port 12 when the detection signal of the starting port switch S1 is received, and the second one when the detection signal of the starting port switch S2 is received. The number of prize balls in the starting opening 13 is cumulatively added. The CPU 30a cumulatively adds the number of prize balls in the normal winning opening 16 when the detection signal of the normal opening switch S5 is received, and accumulates the prize balls in the normal winning opening 17 when receiving the detection signal of the normal opening switch S6. Cumulatively add numbers.

  The normal number of effective balls is counted by the CPU 30a when the CPU 30a can determine that the game is a normal game from the information of the state storage area and the information of the big hit storage area, that is, that the game is low in accuracy and low in base and not in the big hit game. I do. At this time, the CPU 30a cumulatively adds 1 to the normal time effective ball counter every time an effective ball is generated. Specifically, the CPU 30a cumulatively adds 1 each time a detection signal of the out switch S7 is received.

  The number of effective balls in all states is the information of the state storage area and the information of the jackpot storage area of any content, that is, in any game state, when the big hit is being played or the big hit is not being played. If so, the CPU 30a counts. At this time, the CPU 30a cumulatively adds 1 to the all-state effective ball counter every time an effective ball is generated. Specifically, the CPU 30a cumulatively adds 1 each time a detection signal of the out switch S7 is received.

  Then, when the number of effective balls in the entire state reaches the predetermined number, the CPU 30a stores the normal number of prize balls counted at the time when the number reaches the predetermined number in the predetermined area set in the RWM area. At this time, the area for storing the normal number of prize balls is a buffer for storing the normal number of prize balls counted when the number of effective balls in the entire state reaches a predetermined number (hereinafter, “normal prize ball buffer”). Function). The storage of the normal number of prize balls counted by the CPU 30a when the number of effective balls in all states reaches a predetermined number corresponds to a prize ball storage unit.

  When the number of effective balls in the entire state reaches a predetermined number, the CPU 30a stores the normal number of effective balls counted at the time when the number reaches the predetermined number in a predetermined area set in the RWM area. At this time, the area for storing the normal number of effective spheres is a buffer for storing the normal number of effective spheres which is counted when the total number of available spheres reaches a predetermined number (hereinafter, the “normal time effective sphere buffer”). Function). The storage of the normal number of effective balls counted by the CPU 30a when the total state number of effective balls reaches a predetermined number corresponds to an effective ball storage unit.

  The CPU 30a clears the normal prize ball count and the normal effective ball count to zero when a predetermined condition is satisfied. Specifically, the CPU 30a stores the normal prize ball count of the normal prize ball counter in the normal prize ball buffer when the effective ball count in the entire state reaches the predetermined number, and thereby sets the normal prize ball. Clear the counter to zero. The CPU 30a clears the normal-time effective ball counter to zero by storing the normal-time effective ball number in the normal-time effective ball counter in the normal-time effective ball buffer when the effective ball number in the entire state reaches the predetermined number. I do. The predetermined number is a numerical value (the number of effective spheres) serving as a reference for counting the base value, and is, for example, 60000. For this reason, the CPU 30a refers to the count value of the effective ball counter in the all state, and when it is specified from the count value that the number of effective balls in the all state has reached a predetermined number, the normal award ball number and the normal effective ball number The number of balls is stored in each buffer and each counter is cleared to zero. In other words, the number of effective balls in all states is determined as, for example, a predetermined number if it is possible to controlally determine whether or not the number of effective balls in all states has reached a predetermined number from the count value of the effective ball counter in all states. Alternatively, the count may be cleared and the count may be restarted from zero every time 60000 is counted. In addition, if the number of effective balls in all states can be controllably determined from the count value of the effective ball counter in all states whether or not the number of effective balls in all states has reached a predetermined number, for example, the CPU 30a determines that By determining that the multiple has been reached as having reached the predetermined number, the count may be continued without clearing to zero.

  Then, the CPU 30a counts the base value displayed when the display 105 is in the first display state, using the normal prize ball count of the normal prize ball counter and the normal sphere count of the normal sphere counter. . In other words, the CPU 30a obtains the count value of the normal prize ball counter and the count value of the normal sphere counter at each predetermined counting cycle, and calculates the total number of prize balls at the time of low certainty and low base (low certainty short time). (The total number of effective spheres at the time of low certainty and low base) x 100 is calculated (calculated). In this embodiment, the base value counted at this time corresponds to the first base value. The first base value is a base value that is counted until the number of effective balls in the entire state reaches a predetermined number. In the following description, a base value counted using the normal prize ball count of the normal prize ball counter and the normal sphere count of the normal sphere counter will be referred to as a “first base value”. It should be noted that the first base value is a low certainty and low base, and is a base value in a normal game when the big hit game is not being performed.

  Further, the CPU 30a counts a base value to be displayed when the display device 105 is in the second display state using the normal prize ball count in the normal prize ball buffer and the normal sphere count in the normal sphere buffer. . That is, the CPU 30a obtains the value of the normal prize ball buffer and the value of the normal sphere buffer stored each time the predetermined number is reached, and obtains the value of the prize ball at the time of low certainty and low base (low certainty time). It is counted (calculated) by a formula of (total number / total number of effective spheres at low certainty and low base) × 100. In this embodiment, the base value counted at this time corresponds to the second base value. The second base value is a base value when the number of effective balls in the entire state reaches a predetermined number. In the following description, a base value counted using the normal prize ball count of the normal prize ball buffer and the normal valid number of the normal sphere buffer is referred to as a “second base value”. Note that the second base value is a low certainty and low base, and is a base value at the time of the normal game when the big hit game is not being performed.

Hereinafter, control for displaying the base value counted by the control for counting the base value described above on the display device 105 will be described.
Each of the first display state and the second display state, which are the display states of the display device 105, is controlled in a display mode corresponding to the number of effective balls in the full state.

  The period from time X1 to time X2 shown in FIG. 11 is a period from the time when the number of effective balls in all states reaches 0 (zero) to the number of balls Y1 (for example, 300 balls). The time point X1 is a time point when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is first powered on for the first time in a test such as a factory shipment. The counting of the number of effective spheres in the entire state is counted by the generation of effective spheres at the time of the first insertion.

  During the period from the time points X1 to X2, the display 105 is in the first display state, and the identifier [bL. ] Blinks at a predetermined cycle, and [−− (bar)] is lit on the base display unit. During the period from time X1 to time X2, the display 105 is in the second display state and the identifier [b6. ] Blinks at a predetermined cycle, and [−− (bar)] is lit on the base display unit.

  The display state of the display device 105 is switched at a predetermined cycle as described with reference to FIG. The blinking display of the identifier is performed, for example, at a cycle of 0.3 seconds on and 0.3 seconds off, at 0.6 seconds. [−−] displayed on the base display unit during the period from the time points X1 to X2 means that the base value is not reported. In this embodiment, the CPU 30a counts the normal number of prize balls and the normal number of effective balls during the period from the time points X1 to X2, but does not count the first base value. Further, the CPU 30a does not count the second base value during the period from the time points X1 to X2 because the number of effective balls in all states has not reached the predetermined number. In other words, the CPU 30a cannot count the second base value because the predetermined number has not been reached.

The period from time X2 to time X3 shown in FIG. 11 is a period from the time when the number of effective balls in all states exceeds the number of balls Y1 to the number of balls Y2 (for example, 6,000 balls).
During the period from the time points X2 to X3, the display 105 is in the first display state, and the identifier [bL. ] Is blinked at a predetermined cycle, and the counted first base value B1 (in the figure, [34] is illustrated) is lit on the base display unit. After the first insertion of the pachinko gaming machine 10, the CPU 30a starts counting the first base value when the number of effective balls in all states exceeds the number of balls Y1. In this embodiment, the identifier [bL. ] Corresponds to a first identifier for identifying a first base value. During the period from time X2 to time X3, the display 105 is in the second display state, and the identifier [b6. ] Blinks at a predetermined cycle, and [−− (bar)] is lit on the base display unit. That is, the second display state in the period between the time points X2 and X3 is the same display as the second display state in the period between the time points X1 and X2.

  The period from time X3 to time X4 shown in FIG. 11 is a period from the time when the number of effective balls in all states exceeds the number of balls Y2 to the number of balls Y3 (for example, 60000 balls). The number of balls Y3 is a number that matches a predetermined number that triggers counting of the second base value.

  During the period from the time points X3 to X4, the display 105 is in the first display state, and the identifier [bL. ] Is displayed, and the counted first base value B1 (in the figure, [34] is exemplified) is displayed on the base display unit. The CPU 30a starts counting the first base value when the number of effective balls in all states exceeds the number of balls Y1, so that the display is performed when the display 105 is in the first display state during the period from time X2 to time X4. The first base value varies depending on the counting result, and may display the same numerical value or a different numerical value in some cases. During the period from time X3 to time X4, the display 105 is in the second display state, and the identifier [b6. ] Blinks at a predetermined cycle, and [−− (bar)] is lit on the base display unit. That is, the second display state in the period between the time points X3 and X4 is the same display as the second display state in the period between the time points X1 and X3.

  The above description relates to the control related to the display of the display 105 from the initial insertion of the pachinko gaming machine 10 to the first time when the number of effective balls in the entire state reaches the predetermined number. Note that the RWM area (RWM 30c) of the CPU 30a has an area for storing information (flag) for controlling display of the base value. In this area, after the initial insertion, information that can specify that it is a period until the number of effective balls in all states reaches the number of balls Y1, and after the first insertion, the number of effective balls in all states initially reaches a predetermined number. The information which can specify that it is a period until it reaches is stored. Further, the area stores information that can specify a period after the number of effective balls in the entire state first exceeds a predetermined number. The CPU 30a controls the display on the display 105 based on these pieces of information.

Hereinafter, the control related to the display after the pachinko gaming machine 10 first reaches the predetermined number after the first insertion of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The period from the time point X4 to the time point X5 shown in FIG. 11 is a second period until the number of effective balls in all states reaches 0 (zero) to the number of balls Y2 (for example, 6000 balls).

  During the period between the time points X4 and X5, the display 105 is in the first display state, and the identifier [bL. ] Is blinked at a predetermined cycle, and the counted first base value B2 (in the figure, [36] is illustrated) is lit on the base display unit. In addition, at time point X4, since the number of effective balls in all states has reached the predetermined number in time points X1 to X4, which is the first period, the second base value can be counted. For this reason, after the time point X4, when the display device 105 is in the second display state, the identifier [b6. ] Is displayed, and the counted second base value B1f ([34] is illustrated in the figure) is displayed on the base display unit. The second base value B1f corresponds to a base value when a predetermined number is reached in the previous (first in this example) count. The display of the second base value (base value B1f) is continuously displayed in the second display state this time (second time) until the predetermined number is reached. In this embodiment, the identifier [b6. ] Corresponds to a second identifier for identifying the second base value.

The period from time X5 to time X6 shown in FIG. 11 is the second period from the time when the number of effective balls in all states exceeds the number of balls Y2 to the number of balls Y3 (for example, 60000 balls).
During the period from the time points X5 to X6, the display 105 is in the first display state, and the identifier [bL. ] Is displayed, and the counted first base value B2 ([36] is illustrated in the figure) is displayed on the base display unit. The first base value B2 varies depending on the counting result, and may display the same numerical value or a different numerical value in some cases.

The period from the time point X6 to the time point X7 shown in FIG. 12 is a third period from the time when the number of effective balls in all states reaches 0 (zero) to the number of balls Y2 (for example, 6000 balls).
During the period from the time point X6 to the time point X7, when the display 105 is in the first display state, the identifier [bL. ] Is blinked at a predetermined cycle, and the counted first base value B3 ([32] is illustrated in the figure) is lit on the base display unit. In addition, at time point X6, the number of effective balls in all states has reached the predetermined number in time points X4 to X6, which is the second period, so that the second base value can be counted. For this reason, after the time point X6, when the display 105 is in the second display state, the identifier [b6. ] Is displayed, and the counted second base value B2f ([36] is illustrated in the figure) is displayed on the base display unit. The second base value B2f corresponds to the base value when the predetermined number is reached last time (the second time in this example). The display of the second base value (base value B2f) is continuously displayed in the second display state this time (the third time) until the predetermined number is reached.

The period from time X7 to time X8 shown in FIG. 12 is a third period from the time when the number of effective balls in all states exceeds the number of balls Y2 to the number of balls Y3 (for example, 60000 balls).
During the period between the time points X7 and X8, the display 105 is in the first display state and the identifier [bL. ] Is displayed, and the counted first base value B3 (in the figure, [32] is illustrated) is displayed on the base display unit. The first base value B3 varies depending on the counting result, and may display the same numerical value or a different numerical value in some cases.

  Then, in the n-th period from the time point X8 shown in FIG. 12, the display control on the display unit 105 is repeated similarly to the above-described second and third periods. That is, until the number of effective balls in all states reaches the number of balls Y2, the display device 105 displays the identifier [bL. ] Is blinked at a predetermined cycle, and the counted first base value Bn (XX in the figure is a counted arbitrary numerical value) is lit on the base display unit. During the period from the time when the number of effective balls in all states exceeds the number of balls Y2 to the time when the number of balls reaches Y3, the display 105 is in the first display state and the identifier [bL. ] Is displayed, and the counted first base value Bn is displayed on the base display unit.

  When the display 105 is in the second display state, the identifier [b6. ] Is lit on the display, and the counted second base value Bn-1f (XX in the figure is a counted arbitrary numerical value) is lit on the base display unit. The second base value Bn-1f corresponds to a base value when the predetermined number has been reached last time (in this example, the (n-1) th time). The display of the second base value (base value Bn-1f) is continuously displayed in the second display state this time (n-th time) until the predetermined number is reached.

  As described above, the control on the display of the display unit 105 uses one control unit until the number of effective balls in the entire state reaches a predetermined number (for example, 60000 balls). In the first period from the first insertion of the pachinko gaming machine 10 until the number of effective balls in the entire state reaches the predetermined number for the first time, the number of effective balls in the entire state is a fixed number smaller than the predetermined number (for example, 300 balls). , The first base value is not displayed ([-] shown in the figure). Further, in each period until the number of effective balls in the entire state reaches the predetermined number, the first identifier for identifying the first base value blinks until reaching the specific number (for example, 6000 balls) smaller than the predetermined number. Since the display is lit after reaching the specific number, it is displayed in a different display mode until the specific number is reached. In the first period shown in FIG. 11, the second base value cannot be counted, and the pachinko gaming machine 10 is in a state in which the pachinko gaming machine 10 does not hold the second base value. On the other hand, in the second and subsequent periods shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, the second base value can be counted, and the pachinko gaming machine 10 is in a state of holding the second base value. For this reason, the second identifier for identifying the second base value flashes when the second base value is not held, and is lit when the second base value is held. The second base value is displayed in a different display mode depending on whether it is stored or not.

  The base values (the first base value and the second base value) displayed on the base display unit of the display 105 are counted by the above-described formula, and the counting results are displayed. The value that can be displayed on the display unit is two digits. For this reason, a value obtained by rounding the counted base value is displayed on the base display section of the display device 105. In this embodiment, the first decimal place after counting is rounded off, and the value after rounding is displayed. If the value after rounding is less than 10, [0] is displayed at the tens place (the value displayed on the third display element D3) of the base value (for example, displayed as [09]). In this embodiment, when the value after rounding is 100 or more, the base display unit displays [99. Is displayed.

Next, an initialization process for initializing the RWM area (the RWM 30c) of the CPU 30a will be described.
The initialization of the RWM area can be performed by operating the RWM clear button 104, which is an initialization means, when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is turned on. When receiving the initialization instruction by operating the RWM clear button 104, the CPU 30a initializes the information stored in the RWM area, that is, the information held even when the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 10 is stopped, in principle. However, the area storing the information on the base value is not initialized. That is, even if the CPU 30a receives an initialization instruction by operating the RWM clear button 104, the CPU 30a does not initialize the area storing the information necessary for counting the base value and the information necessary for displaying the base value. , The information necessary for counting the base value is held as it is. Specifically, the CPU 30a initializes each area of the normal prize ball counter, the normal sphere effective counter, the all-state effective sphere counter, the normal prize ball buffer, and the RWM area corresponding to the normal effective sphere buffer. Does not change. Further, the CPU 30a does not initialize each area of the RWM area storing information for controlling the display of the base value. In other words, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, it is impossible to initialize the information related to the base value by operating the RWM clear button 104.

  As a result, the display of the base value that was displayed when the power supply was stopped is restored on the display 105 when the power supply was started. That is, when the power supply is started, the display contents of the identifier display unit and the base display unit of the display device 105 return to the state when the power supply was stopped. The return of the display content of the display unit 105 means that the display of the base value is restored, and the display state of the display unit 105 (the first display state and the second display state) when the power supply is started. ) Does not mean returning to the same display state as when the power supply was stopped. Then, the display of the display 105 is restored even if the power of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is repeatedly turned on many times. The power supply is stopped when, for example, the manager of the game hall turns off the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 10 due to the end of the business hours of the game hall, or during a business hours of the game hall, for example, during a power failure. The case where the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 10 is forcibly shut down due to the occurrence of the game is included.

  The RWM area is initialized even when the CPU 30a has not received the initialization instruction, when the storage contents are abnormal, that is, when the power cannot be restored in the same state as when the power supply is stopped. In the initialization in this case, since an abnormality has occurred in the RWM area, information necessary for counting the base value and information necessary for displaying the base value are also initialized along with the information on the game control. When the information necessary for counting the base value and the information necessary for displaying the base value are initialized, the information returns to the state of the first turn-on of the pachinko gaming machine 10, so that the power supply when the power supply is started is started. The display 105 performs the same display as that from the time point X1 shown in FIG. That is, the CPU 30a initializes the information necessary for counting the base value and the information necessary for displaying the base value, thereby controlling the counting of the base value and controlling the base value in the same manner as when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is first turned on. Controls display. Thus, in the display 105, for example, during the period from the time point X1 to the time point X2 shown in FIG. 11, the identifier is blinked in any of the first display state and the second display state, and the base value is [−]. −] Is lit.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment has a function of notifying the base value. However, no matter what the counted base value can take, the pachinko gaming machine 10 does not perform any other control. Has not affected. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, other controls are performed without being directly related to the base value. In other words, the various controls performed by the pachinko gaming machine not equipped with the function of notifying the base value are similarly performed on the pachinko gaming machine 10 equipped with the function of notifying the base value regardless of the base value. The control relating to counting and display of the base value and other controls are performed independently.

  For example, control on a special symbol (including a big hit game), control on a normal symbol (including a hit game with a normal symbol that opens the second starting port 13), control on a game state (probability variation state, ball entry rate improvement state) The control relating to the main board 30, such as control relating to payout of award balls and control relating to error notification, is performed irrespective of the base value. The control for the sub-board 42 is performed irrespective of the base value. The control relating to the sub-substrate 42 includes, for example, control relating to a design variation game of a rendering symbol (including mode rendering), control relating to the light-emitting rendering of the decorative lamp La, control relating to the voice rendering of the speaker Sp, control relating to the rendering button BT, and rendering. In the case where the movable body is provided, there is a control related to a movable effect by the movable body. Further, when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is equipped with a player customizing function such as a function of adjusting the volume of the speaker Sp and a function of adjusting the amount of light of the decoration lamp La, the control related to these customizing functions is also related to the base value. Done without.

  The function of notifying the base value mounted on the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes changing the display mode of the display 105. Specifically, the display mode is changed by switching between the blinking display and the lighting display of the identifier, and the display mode is changed by switching between the first display state and the second display state. Thus, even if the display mode of the display 105 is changed, the game of the pachinko gaming machine 10 can be continuously performed without being affected by the change, and The effect by the control (for example, the operation of the effect button BT or the operation by the customizing function) can also be continuously performed. Also, as described with reference to FIGS. 11 and 12, the display mode of the display 105 is changed according to the number of effective balls in all states, but the display mode of the display 105 is changed at the change timing. Nothing is announced. For example, it is not notified that the display mode of the display 105 is changed using the effect display device 11. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, the display 105 is mounted on the main board 30, and no display other than the display 105 (such as a display using a 7-segment LED) is mounted on the main board 30. .

Therefore, according to this embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(1-1) A function of counting a base value in a normal game and reporting the counted base value is mounted. Pachinko gaming machines 10 tend to easily obtain prize balls during advantageous games, such as during a jackpot game or during an improved ball entry rate, and as a result, the base value considering these games is relatively high. is there. On the other hand, in the normal game, it is necessary to satisfy the payout condition of the prize ball by entering the game ball mainly into the first starting port 12 and the normal winning ports 16 and 17 in order to obtain the prize ball. For this reason, by installing the function of notifying the base value at the time of the normal game, it is possible to directly know how much the player has won the prize ball at the time of the normal game. Therefore, by installing the above function, it is possible to notify a base value at the time of a normal game which can be useful information regarding the pachinko gaming machine 10, and it is possible to obtain useful information by the notification.

  (1-2) The counting and notification (display) of the base value at the time of the normal game can be realized by mounting the out switch S7 on the pachinko gaming machine 10. Therefore, the base value at the time of the normal game can be obtained for each pachinko gaming machine 10 and directly from the pachinko gaming machine 10. As a result, for example, a means for detecting an effective ball discharged from the pachinko gaming machine 10 out of the machine is installed in the gaming machine installation equipment, and the detection result is transmitted to, for example, a hall computer HC to obtain a base value. The configuration can be simplified in comparison. In addition, since the pachinko gaming machine 10 itself can obtain the base value at the time of the normal game, it is also possible to perform any notification or effect in each of the pachinko gaming machines 10 based on the obtained information. A flexible system can be built.

  (1-3) A means (display 105) for informing a base value during a normal game is mounted on the main board 30. The main board 30 is disposed with a relatively high visibility even on the rear side of the pachinko gaming machine 10 from the viewpoint of countermeasures against fraud. Therefore, the visibility of the display 105 itself can be improved. Further, the display device 105 can be directly controlled by the CPU 30a of the main board 30, and the reliability of the notification of the display device 105 can be maintained or improved. For example, when mounted on the sub-board 42 and controlled, it is necessary to transmit information necessary for counting the base value or information necessary for displaying the base value from the main board 30 to the sub-board 42. For this reason, if a communication error such as a loss of information or an inability to receive information occurs in the transmission process, the reliability of notification by the display device 105 may be impaired.

  (1-4) The main board 30 has a backup function. Therefore, even when the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 10 is stopped, when the power supply is restarted, the counting result of the base value can be returned to the state when the power supply was stopped. In particular, even if an accidental power failure occurs during the business hours of the amusement arcade, the base value counting result is restored to the state when the power supply was stopped after the restoration without losing information on the counting of the base value. be able to. As a result, the base value can be continuously counted throughout business hours and across days, and the reliability of information can be improved.

  (1-5) Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, the information regarding the counting of the base value is excluded from the initialization of the RWM area by operating the RWM clear button 104. That is, even if an instruction to initialize the RWM area is received at the time of power-on, the initialization is not performed. Therefore, the counting result of the base value can be returned to the state at the time of stopping the power supply even if the pachinko gaming machine 10 is started by performing initialization of the RWM area. As a result, the base value can be continuously counted throughout business hours and across days, and the reliability of information can be improved.

  (1-6) The main board 30 is individually given a management number from the viewpoint of countermeasures against fraud, and the management number is, for example, affixed to the main board case 81 with a sticker (number display section 101) on which the management number is printed. Is specified. The display 105 is arranged on the main board 30 so that the information display section 105a does not overlap with the number display section 101. For this reason, the base value can be notified without impairing the visibility of each of the display 105 and the number display unit 101.

  (1-7) Further, since the display 105 mounted on the main substrate 30 is covered with the main substrate case 81, the display 105 can be configured such that it cannot be easily accessed from outside. Further, the main board case 81 is provided with a means for preventing unauthorized opening, and from this point of view, it is possible to adopt a configuration in which the display 105 cannot be easily accessed from outside. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the display 105 from being easily replaced or structurally changed. In addition, by covering the display device 105 with the main board case 81, for example, it is possible to suppress a collision of a game ball dropped from a ball tank provided in the pachinko gaming machine 10 or a failure due to the collision.

  (1-8) As shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, by displaying the identifier and the base value in different display modes according to the number of effective balls in all states, the information currently displayed on the display 105 is displayed. The meaning can be grasped visually or intuitively, and the visibility of the display device 105 can be improved. For example, by setting the first identifier to have a different display mode until reaching a specific number (the number of balls Y2) smaller than a predetermined number (the number of balls Y2) and after reaching the specific number, the base currently displayed is displayed. It is possible to grasp the total number of effective spheres when counting the value.

  (1-9) Also, as shown in FIG. 11, in the first period, the base value is not counted and displayed until the number of effective balls in all states reaches a certain number (the number of balls Y1). The container 105 displays [−−]. Time points X1 and X2 shown in FIG. 11 are based on the assumption that the power of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is turned on mainly in a test at the time of factory shipment. For this reason, without counting or displaying the base value in a low reliability state, on the other hand, [−−] is displayed on the third and fourth display elements D3 and D4, thereby initializing the display 105. It is also possible to test for defects and the like.

  (1-10) Also, as shown in FIG. 11, the second identifier is the case where the pachinko gaming machine 10 holds the second base value and the case where the pachinko gaming machine 10 does not hold the second base value, that is, the first identifier. The display is performed in a different display mode between the case of the period and the case of the second and subsequent periods. Thereby, the meaning of the information currently displayed on the display 105 can be grasped visually or intuitively, and the visibility of the display 105 can be improved.

  (1-11) The display state of the display 105 includes a first display state for displaying a first base value and a first identifier, and a second display state for displaying a second base value and a second identifier. Thereby, information having different meanings can be notified by the single display 105, and the configuration of the main board 30 can be simplified as compared with a case where a plurality of displays are used.

  (1-12) The display state of the display device 105 is switched between the first display state and the second display state after a predetermined period. Therefore, for example, even when a manager of a game arcade or the like checks the display device 105, it is not necessary to perform an operation of switching the display state when visually recognizing a plurality of pieces of information, which is easy. Further, since there is no need to provide a means for switching the display state, the configurations of the main board 30 and the display 105 can be simplified.

  (1-13) The external terminal plate 40 has a terminal for transmitting information each time the number of effective balls detected by the out switch S7 reaches a certain number. Thus, by connecting an external device (the hall computer HC) to the terminal, information on the effective sphere can be transmitted to the outside. Therefore, information on the total number of effective numbers can be obtained outside.

  (1-14) Further, the information transmitted every time the number of effective balls detected by the out switch S7 reaches a certain number of balls is transmitted for a certain period of time, and further reaches a certain number of balls during a certain period of time. When a certain time elapses, the message is transmitted at regular intervals. For this reason, the information can be reliably received by the external device as the information for each certain number of spheres (effective spheres).

(Second embodiment)
Next, a second embodiment embodied in a pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIGS. In the embodiment described below, a duplicate description of the same configuration and the same control content as those of the already described embodiment will be omitted or simplified.

  As shown in FIG. 13, in this embodiment, the main substrate 30 includes a setting device 30f in addition to the display device 105. That is, the display device 105 and the setting device 30f are mounted on the same substrate.

  The setting device 30f is a change trigger means for giving a trigger to set any one of a plurality of pieces of setting information for which the degree of advantage is set as internal information used for internal control. The setting device 30f according to this embodiment includes a keyhole (lock) into which a setting key for selectively instructing permission and prohibition of whether to shift to a setting mode in which setting information is allowed to be changed, and a pachinko gaming machine 10 for setting change. And a setting switch for selectively instructing a plurality of setting information when the setting is permitted. The setting switch is not limited to a push button type, and may be arbitrarily changed, such as a lever type or a dial type. The operation using the setting key and the operation of the setting switch are, for example, human operations performed by an administrator of the game arcade.

  The setting unit 30f is mainly the same as the information display unit 105a of the display unit 105, so that the administrator of the game arcade can access the operation unit of the setting unit 30f when the middle frame WN is opened. It is exposed from the board case 81. Further, the setting device 30f is disposed at a position where the player who cannot operate the locking device SS of the pachinko gaming machine 10 like the display device 105 does not see the setting device 30f.

  As shown in FIG. 14, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, a jackpot probability of a jackpot lottery can be set as a plurality of setting information. Specifically, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment includes first setting information ([01] in the figure) and second setting information ([02] in the figure) as a plurality of setting information. . The first setting information [01] is information for setting the jackpot probability K1, and the second setting information [02] is information for setting the jackpot probability K2. In the example of FIG. 14, the jackpot probability K1 has a higher probability than the jackpot probability K2, and it is easier to win the jackpot lottery. The jackpot probabilities K1 and K2 are a set of a low probability in the non-probability changing state and a high probability in the probability changing state. Regardless of the setting of the jackpot probability based on any of the setting information, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the distribution of the special symbol corresponding to the type of the jackpot, the distribution of the variation pattern, and the inrush rate (probability rate) to the probability variation state are: , Is constant.

Hereinafter, the setting mode to be shifted by the operation of the setting device 30f will be described.
In this embodiment, it is possible to shift to the first setting mode and the second setting mode by operating the setting device 30f and operating the RWM clear button 104. The first setting mode can be shifted when the setting device 30f is turned on with a setting key and the power is turned on while operating the RWM clear button 104, and the pachinko gaming machine 10 allows a change in the setting information. This is the mode for shifting to the setting change state. In the first setting mode, setting information to be set can be selected by operating a setting switch provided in the setting device 30f. When shifting to the first setting mode, the pachinko gaming machine 10 also performs initialization of the RWM area (RWM 30c). The initialization of the RWM area at this time is performed for the area storing the information related to the game control as in the first embodiment, and is necessary for counting the base value and for displaying the base value. The area storing information is not initialized. That is, even when the pachinko gaming machine 10 shifts to the setting change state, information necessary for counting the base value and information necessary for displaying the base value are held as they are.

  On the other hand, the second setting mode can be shifted when the setting device 30f is turned on with the setting key and the power is turned on without operating the RWM clear button 104, and the pachinko gaming machine 10 is currently set. This is a mode for shifting to a setting confirmation state for notifying setting information. In the second setting mode, the pachinko gaming machine 10 does not allow changing the setting information. That is, in the second setting mode, the setting information cannot be changed even if the setting switch provided in the setting device 30f is operated. When shifting to the second setting mode, the pachinko gaming machine 10 does not initialize the RWM area (RWM 30c).

  Then, as shown in FIG. 15, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment sets the display 105 mounted on the main board 30 in the setting mode and the means for notifying the base value described in the first embodiment. It is also used as a means for reporting setting information. The CPU 30a displays the current setting information on the information display unit 105a of the display unit 105 when the condition for shifting to either the first setting mode or the second setting mode is satisfied when the power is turned on.

  Specifically, in the first setting mode, the CPU 30a displays the currently selected setting information each time the setting switch is operated. For example, as illustrated in FIG. 15, when the currently selected setting information is the first setting information, the CPU 30a changes the display of the information display unit 105a to [--01] capable of specifying the first setting information. Display. Further, as illustrated in FIG. 15, when the currently selected setting information is the second setting information, the CPU 30a changes the display of the information display unit 105a to [--02] capable of specifying the second setting information. Display. Then, the CPU 30a switches the display of [−−01] and [−−02] every time the setting switch is operated.

  In the second setting mode, the CPU 30a displays the setting information currently set. For example, as illustrated in FIG. 15, when the currently set setting information is the first setting information, the CPU 30a changes the display of the information display unit 105a to [--01] capable of specifying the first setting information. Display. As illustrated in FIG. 15, when the currently set setting information is the second setting information, the CPU 30a changes the display of the information display unit 105a to [--02] capable of specifying the second setting information. Display.

  When shifting to either the first setting mode or the second setting mode, the CPU 30a sets the display of the display device 105 to only the display capable of specifying the setting information. That is, when shifting to either the first setting mode or the second setting mode, the display 105 does not display information about the base value. In this embodiment, the display 105 functions as a setting information display unit that displays setting information.

  Further, when the CPU 30a shifts to the first setting mode, the special figure display device 23 is turned on to notify that the pachinko gaming machine 10 is in the setting change state. Further, when the CPU 30a shifts to the second setting mode, the special figure display device 23 is turned on to notify that the pachinko gaming machine 10 is in the setting confirmation state. At this time, the special figure display device 23 is informed by lighting a display pattern different from a special symbol (a symbol different from the big hit symbol) used in the special figure changing game. In other words, the display pattern of the special figure display device 23 in the setting change state or the setting confirmation state is not the display pattern of the big hit symbol, nor the display pattern of the off symbol. By performing such notification by the special figure display device 23, it is possible to recognize that the pachinko gaming machine 10 is in the setting change state or the setting confirmation state, not limited to the display on the display 105.

  Note that the display of the special figure display device 23 may be different display patterns between the setting change state and the setting confirmation state, or the display of the special figure display device 23 may be the same display pattern. When different display patterns are used, for example, the display content itself may be different, and the display content is the same, but the display mode is lit when the setting is changed and blinks when the setting is confirmed. It may be different. In addition, the notification of the setting change state or the setting confirmation state is made only in one of the first special figure display device performing the first special figure changing game and the second special figure display device performing the second special figure changing game. May be used, or both may be used simultaneously. Further, the special figure display device may be different, for example, the first special figure display device reports the setting change state and the second special figure display apparatus reports the setting confirmation state.

  Then, when the setting device 30f is turned off in the first setting mode, the CPU 30a sets the selected setting information in the RWM area as fixed information and switches the display of the display 105 to the display of information on the base value. In this embodiment, setting the setting information by the CPU 30a corresponds to a setting unit. Further, when the setting device 30f is turned off in the second setting mode, the CPU 30a switches the display of the display device 105 to the display of information on the base value. As a result, the display state of the display 105 is changed from the setting mode to the game mode by the first display state (display of the first base value) and the second display state (second base value), as in the first embodiment. Value display) is repeated. That is, the base value counted by the control regarding the counting of the base value is displayed on the display 105 by the control regarding the display of the base value. Specifically, since it is necessary to turn on the power of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in order to shift to the first setting mode or the second setting mode, the display 105 when shifting from the setting mode to the gaming mode is displayed. Then, the display of the base value that was displayed when the power supply was stopped is restored.

  In the first embodiment, the control related to the counting of the base value and the control related to the display of the base value are described. However, these controls are performed when either the first setting information or the second setting information is set. And the same control is performed even when the setting information is changed. That is, in the control related to the counting of the base value, the CPU 30a performs the counting process (normal prize ball counter, normal sphere sphere counter, all sphere sphere counter), when the number of all sphere balls reaches a predetermined number. The process of acquiring (normal prize ball buffer and the normal sphere buffer) and the process of counting the first base value and the second base value by the calculation formula are performed with the same contents regardless of the setting information. Further, in the control related to the display of the base value, the CPU 30a performs the switching processing between the first display state and the second display state of the display device 105, and the first display state or the second display state according to the number of effective balls in all states. Processing of the display mode of the base display unit and the identifier display unit is performed regardless of the setting information.

  Incidentally, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment shifts to the desired setting mode by operating the setting device 30f and operating the RWM clear button 104. For example, the RWM clear button 104 is turned on without operating the setting device 30f. Is operated to turn on the power, only the RWM area is initialized as described in the first embodiment. Further, for example, when the power is turned on without turning on the setting device 30f and further not operating the RWM clear button 104, even if the power supply is stopped as described in the first embodiment, the data is held. The game is returned according to the information on the game control (power recovery processing).

Therefore, according to this embodiment, the following effects can be obtained in addition to the effects (1-1) to (1-14) of the first embodiment.
(2-1) The configuration information (big hit probability) of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be changeable. For this reason, a change in the pachinko gaming machine 10 that performs the same effect can be caused by changing the setting information. In addition, the player can be given a pleasure of estimating which pachinko gaming machine 10 has a higher advantage.

  (2-2) The means for displaying the setting information is also used as the display 105 for displaying the base value. Therefore, there is no need to separately provide a means for displaying setting information, and the configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10, particularly the configuration of the main board 30, can be simplified.

  (2-3) The control regarding the counting of the base value and the control regarding the display of the base value perform the same control without being affected by the type of the set information, even when the setting information is changed. For this reason, the criterion for counting the base value can be unified, and for example, even when comparing with the base value of another pachinko gaming machine, the comparison can be made with the same criterion. Therefore, the reliability of the base value can be maintained.

  (2-4) The display device 105 and the setting device 30f are mounted on the same substrate (main substrate 30). For this reason, the visibility of the setting information displayed when the setting device 30f is operated can be improved. In addition, by mounting the related display device 105 and setting device 30f on the same board, the configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 can be given unity.

In addition, each embodiment may be changed as follows.
-In each embodiment, the display pattern of the identifier for identifying the first base value and the identifier for identifying the second base value may be changed. The display pattern of numbers and characters on the display 105 may be configured to avoid confusion with other numbers and characters.

  In each embodiment, the configuration of the display 105 may be changed. Specifically, the number of display elements D1 to D4 (the number of 7-segment LEDs) constituting the display 105 may be increased or decreased. Further, the arrangement of the display elements D1 to D4 may be replaced with one row horizontally, for example, two display elements may be arranged in two rows or one row vertically.

In each embodiment, the display mode of the identifier and the display mode of the base value may be changed according to the number of effective spheres in all states described with reference to FIGS.
The number of balls Y1, Y2, Y3 relating to counting of the base value and display of the base value can be arbitrarily changed. For example, the number of balls Y3 may be 20,000.

  In the above alternative example, for example, at time points X1 to X2 in the first period, the display mode of the first base value may be changed to another display pattern instead of [−−]. Nothing may be displayed on the fourth display elements D3 and D4. In this alternative example, the same applies to the second base value at time points X1 to X4 in the first period. Further, the first base value may be counted at times X1 to X2, and the counting result may be displayed.

  In the above alternative example, the display mode of the identifier in the first display state at the time points X1 to X2 in the first period may be different from the display mode of the identifier in the first display state at the time points X2 to X3. For example, at times X2 to X3, the identifier may be lit and displayed. In this case, the display form of the identifier at the time points X2 to X3 and the time points X3 to X4 is the same. Similarly, the identifier in the first display state such as the time points X4 to X5, that is, the identifier until the number of effective balls in all states reaches the ball number Y3, may be displayed.

In the above alternative example, the cycle of blinking each identifier of the first base value and the second base value may be arbitrarily changed.
In each embodiment, for example, a threshold may be set as a base value, and as a result of counting, when a base value exceeding the threshold is displayed, the display may be performed in a different display mode (for example, blinking display). For example, by setting the threshold value to a base value higher than an assumed base value, the threshold value can be used as an index of an error or a fraud. In each embodiment, when the base value is 99, [99] is displayed on the base display unit, and when the base value is 100 or more, [99. ] Is displayed with dots added. Normally, it is difficult to assume that the base value will be 100 or more, so that display or notification with “. (Dot)” added can be an index for recognizing that an unpredictable situation has occurred.

  -In each embodiment, the display mode when the base value is [100] or more may be changed. For example, a notation such as [FF] may be used. Also, the display pattern may be blinkingly displayed as [99].

  In each embodiment, a display for displaying the first base value and a display for displaying the second base value may be separately mounted on the main board 30. Each display in this case may be configured with four display elements D1 to D4 as in each embodiment, and may display an identifier and a base value. In the case where the display devices are separated, each display device may be composed of, for example, two display elements, and an identifier for identifying each base value may be printed on the mounting surface of the main board 30.

  In each embodiment, the normal prize ball counter, the normal valid ball counter, the all-state valid ball counter, the normal prize ball buffer, the normal valid ball buffer, the counted first base value and the counted second base value, Means may be provided for initializing an RWM area for storing a count result in the control related to the base value count and information necessary for the control. Note that this means can be operated only by a specific person such as a manager of a game arcade, and is provided so as to be inoperable by a player.

  In each embodiment, information that can specify the base value counted by the CPU 30a may be transmitted to the sub board 42, and the base value may be displayed on the effect display device 11 controlled by the sub board 42, for example. In this way, the player can also recognize the base value. In this case, the means for notifying the base value may be a 7-segment LED provided on the board of the game board YB or a center frame to which the effect display device 11 is attached.

  -In each embodiment, the arrangement of the out switch S7 may be changed. For example, the out switch S7 may be provided on the game board YB. In this case, the out switch S7 may be disposed below the out port 21 on the game board YB and at the lowest part of the game board YB.

  -In each embodiment, a plurality of out switches S7 may be arranged. In this case, the count of the normal effective ball counter and the total effective ball counter is the sum of the detection results of the plurality of out switches S7.

  In each embodiment, a base value in a game other than the normal game may be counted. In this case, means for reporting the counted base value may be mounted on the main board 30 or may be displayed on the effect display device 11 by controlling the sub-board 42, for example.

  In each embodiment, information that can specify the base value counted by the CPU 30a of the main board 30 is transmitted to the sub-board 42, and the sub-board 42 performs a predetermined effect on the effect display device 11, for example, according to the specified base value. May be performed. For example, when the base value matches or almost matches the expected value, a message such as "Good condition" is displayed, and when the base value is far from the expected value, a message such as "Bad adjustment" is displayed. May be.

  In each embodiment, information that can specify the base value counted by the CPU 30a of the main board 30 may be transmitted to an external device. The external device is, for example, a hall computer HC or a data counter arranged in a game machine installation facility, and the data counter may notify the base value.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the result of counting by the CPU 30 a of the main board 30, for example, the remaining number of times in which the ball entry rate is improved, is displayed on the effect display device 11 by controlling the sub-board 42. As described above, the information counted by the main board 30 and notified by the sub board 42 is information that is initialized by an instruction to initialize the RWM area.

  -In each embodiment, arrangement of indicator 105 on main board 30 may be changed arbitrarily. Further, in each embodiment, the information display section 105 a of the display 105 is exposed outside the main board case 81, but the entire display 105 may be arranged inside the main board case 81.

  In each embodiment, the arrangement of the number display unit 101 in the main board case 81 may be arbitrarily changed. That is, the information display unit 105a of the display device 105 and the number display unit 101 need not overlap.

  In each embodiment, the information display unit 105a of the display 105 is a display unit that displays information other than the number display unit 101 on the main board case 81 (for example, a two-dimensional code, a terminal of the external terminal board 40 is described. In the case where a display unit is provided, it is preferable that the display unit is disposed at a position not overlapping with these display units.

In each embodiment, the display 105 may be mounted on the payout board 31 or may be mounted on the relay terminal plate 37 between the main board 30 and the payout board 31.
-In the second embodiment, three or more setting information may be provided.

  In the second embodiment, the display 105 and the setting device 30f may be mounted on different substrates. For example, the display 105 may be mounted on the main board 30 and the setting device 30f may be mounted on the payout board 31.

  In the second embodiment, a means for informing the setting information may be provided separately without using the display 105 as a means for informing the base value and a means for informing the setting information. In this case, the means for informing the setting information may be mounted on the main board 30, may be mounted on the payout board 31, or may be mounted on the relay terminal plate 37 between the main board 30 and the payout board 31. May be.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a means (opening detection switch) for detecting the opening of the mounting frame so as to detect that the mounting frame (front frame WM, middle frame WN) has been opened. For this reason, in the second embodiment, when the setting device 30f is operated in a state where the mounting frame is opened, the setting mode (setting change state or setting confirmation) is used by utilizing the fact that the mounting frame is opened. State). On the other hand, when the setting device 30f is operated in a state where the mounting frame is not opened (that is, closed), an error notification may be performed.

  In the above alternative example, when the setting device 30f is operated in a state where the mounting frame is not opened, it may be possible to shift to the setting mode (setting change state or setting confirmation state). On the other hand, when the setting device 30f is operated in a state where the mounting frame is open, an error notification may be performed.

  -In each embodiment, during the non-ball-entry rate improving state, it may not be possible to win the normal symbol hit lottery. In other words, during the non-ball entry rate improvement state, even if the game ball is passed to the operation gate 18, the winning lottery will not be won and all will be treated as a loss, so the second starting port 13 will not be opened, The start condition of the second special figure variable game and the payout condition of the prize ball based on the ball entering the second start port 13 may not be satisfied. Even in this case, the variation pattern of the ordinary symbol is determined in order to derive the lost symbol of the ordinary symbol, and the ordinary symbol variation game is performed.

  -As a pachinko gaming machine 10 equipped with a probability variation function, a specification that gives a probable change state until the next round is won, a specification that gives a probable change state until a win in a fall lottery (falling machine), or a predetermined number of times There is a specification (ST machine) in which a probability variation state is given until the symbol variation game for a minute ends. Further, a pachinko gaming machine equipped with a probability varying function has a specification (V-variable machine) that gives a probable change state when a game ball passes through a specific area. The pachinko gaming machine 10 of each embodiment may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine of any of these specifications. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be a pachinko gaming machine of a specification in which the above-mentioned fall machine and V-variable machine are mixed.

  -The pachinko gaming machine 10 of each embodiment may be embodied as a gaming machine (a so-called one-type and two-type mixing machine) that provides a jackpot game when a game ball passes through a specific area. In this case, the base game in which the base value is counted is a game when the base is low and the big hit is not being played.

  -Each embodiment may be embodied as the pachinko gaming machine 10 as a pachinko gaming machine classified as a second type, also referred to as a "wing thing" or a "hikoki type". In this type of pachinko game machine, the opening / closing wings (opening / closing member) of the ball entry device (large winning opening) are opened when a game ball enters the starting port, and the game ball entering the ball entry device receives a special prize. A jackpot game is created by entering the mouth. In this case, the normal game for counting the base value is when the big hit game is not being played, and when the opening / closing wing of the ball entry device is open (small hit) when the ball enters the starting port, the base value is counted. It may be.

The means for controlling the progress of the game mounted on the main board 30 may be a one-chip microcomputer.
-The pachinko gaming machine 10 of each embodiment may be embodied as a pachinko gaming machine using only special symbols. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of each embodiment is provided with a pachinko gaming machine having a plurality of winning ports, a pachinko gaming machine having a single starting port and a pachinko gaming machine using a single special symbol, or a plurality of starting ports. Alternatively, the present invention may be embodied in a pachinko game machine using a single special symbol. That is, the configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10, in particular, the specific configuration of the gaming board YB may be arbitrarily changed.

Next, technical ideas that can be grasped from the above embodiment and other examples will be additionally described below.
(A) A special winning opening and a plurality of winning openings different from the special winning opening are provided, and when a game ball enters the special winning opening, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out for one entering ball. Is performed, and when a gaming ball enters the winning opening, a gaming machine in which a predetermined number of winning balls are paid out for each winning opening for one entering ball is used for a game. Effective ball detecting means for detecting the effective ball that has been hit, a ball detecting means for detecting a game ball that has entered the winning port out of the effective balls used in the game, and a prize paid out during the normal game from the gaming machine. Normal prize ball counting means for counting the total number of balls, normal valid ball counting means for counting the total number of valid balls used in a game in a normal game, and valid balls used in a game in all game states Total state effective sphere counting means for counting the total number of Award ball storage means for storing the total number of award balls counted by the normal award ball counting means when the total number of effective balls used for the counted game reaches a predetermined number; Effective ball storage for storing the total number of effective balls used for the game counted by the normal time effective ball counting means when the total number of effective balls used for the game counted by the counting means reaches a predetermined number. Means, base value counting means for counting a base value indicating the ratio of the total number of prize balls in the normal game to the total number of effective balls used in the game in the normal game, and display means, comprising: Has a first base value counted until a predetermined number is reached, and a second base value when the predetermined number is reached. The display means includes a base display section for displaying a base value, a base display section Displays the identifier of the base value displayed in A first base value and a second base value when a predetermined number is reached in a previous count, and the identifier includes a first base value. A gaming machine having a first identifier for identifying a value and a second identifier for identifying a second base value.

(B) The first identifier is displayed in a different display mode until it reaches a specific number smaller than a predetermined number and after it reaches the specific number.
(C) The second identifier is displayed in a different display mode when the gaming machine holds the second base value and when the gaming machine does not hold the second base value.

(D) The display switches between a first display state for displaying the first base value and the first identifier and a second display state for displaying the second base value and the second identifier at predetermined intervals. .
(E) The effective ball detecting means is provided on the lowermost portion of the mounting frame of the game board or on the game board, and does not win any of the large winning opening and the plurality of winning openings on the gaming board. Is located at the lowermost portion of the game board below the out port where the game balls discharged from the ball enter.

  (F) An initializing means for initializing the information held even when the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped is provided, and the counting contents of the normal prize ball counting means and the normal effective ball counting means, and the prize are provided. Regarding the stored contents of the sphere storage means and the effective sphere storage means, the initialization by the initialization means was disabled, and the display means when the power supply was started was displayed when the power supply was stopped. The display of the base value returns.

  (G) A counting means for counting when the predetermined condition is satisfied, and information held even when the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped includes the normal prize ball counting means and the normal effective ball counting means. The contents of the counting, the contents of each of the prize ball storing means and the effective sphere storing means, and the contents of the counting of the counting means are included, and the counting contents of the counting means can be initialized by the initializing means. The counting contents of the prize ball counting means and the normal effective ball counting means, and the respective storage contents of the prize ball storage means and the effective sphere storage means cannot be initialized by the initialization means.

  (H) The base value is not displayed on the base display unit until the total number of effective spheres counted by the effective sphere counting means at all states reaches a certain number smaller than a predetermined number, and the base value reaches a certain number. Numbers in between include zero.

(I) An external connection unit capable of connecting an external device is provided, and the information is output from the external connection unit every time the number of effective spheres detected by the effective sphere detection unit reaches a certain number.
(G) A setting means is provided for setting any one of a plurality of pieces of setting information for which the degree of advantage is determined, and the display means is also used as a setting information display section for displaying the setting information.

(V) Even when the setting information is changed by the setting means, the gaming machine performs the same control as the control for counting the base value and the control for displaying the base value.
(Ii) setting means for setting any one of a plurality of pieces of setting information for which the degree of advantage is determined, and change trigger means for giving an opportunity for the setting means to change the setting information; The means are mounted on the same substrate.

  (W) In a gaming machine having a main board and a sub board to which information is transmitted in one direction from the main board, the main board stores at least a CPU for performing a jackpot lottery process and an operation program of the CPU. ROM, a RWM for temporarily storing data associated with processing by the CPU, a random number generation circuit for generating hardware random numbers, and a display capable of displaying information. It is housed in a main board case provided with opening prevention means, and the CPU, ROM, RWM and random number generation circuit are mounted so as to be visible through the main board case. A gaming machine which is mounted so that the display state can be visually recognized in a state where the board is covered, and which has an information display section for displaying information on a base in a normal game.

  (F) The display has an information display section for displaying information on the base during a normal game, and the information display section manages the main board disposed outside the main board case when the main board is viewed from the front. It is arranged at a position that does not overlap with the number display section that displays the number.

  DESCRIPTION OF REFERENCE NUMERALS 10: pachinko gaming machine, 12: first starting port, 13: second starting port, 15: large winning port, 16, 17: normal winning port, 21: out port, 24: hold display device, 30: main board, 30a CPU, 30b ROM, 30c RWM, 30d random number generation circuit, 30f setting device, 40 external terminal board, 42 sub board, 81 main board case, 85 first caulking section, 88 2 caulking section, 101: number display section, 104: RWM clear button, 105: display, 105a: information display section, S1, S2: starting port switch, S5, S6: normal port switch, S7: out switch, YB ... Game board, YBa: game area, WN: middle frame, HC: hall computer, B1 to B3, Bn: first base value, B1f, B2f, Bn-1f: second base value.

Claims (4)

A special winning opening and a plurality of winning openings different from the special winning opening are provided, and when a game ball enters the special winning opening, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out for one ball. When a gaming ball enters the winning opening, a payout of a predetermined number of winning balls for each winning opening is performed for one entering ball,
And the ball entrance detection means for detecting the game ball was ball entrance to the entering Award mouth,
Effective ball detecting means for detecting an effective ball used for a game including the game ball detected by the incoming ball detecting means,
Normal prize ball counting means for counting the total number of prize balls paid out during the normal game from the gaming machine,
Normal time effective ball counting means for counting the total number of effective balls used in the game during a normal game,
All-state effective ball counting means for counting the total number of effective balls used in the game in all game states,
The total number of the prize balls counted by the normal prize ball counting means when the total number of valid balls used in the game counted by the all state valid ball counting means reaches a predetermined number is stored. Prize ball memory means,
When the total number of effective balls used for the game counted by the effective ball counting means at the full state reaches a predetermined number, the number of effective balls used for the game counted by the normal effective ball counting means Effective sphere storage means for storing the total number,
Base value counting means for counting a base value indicating a ratio of the total number of prize balls in the normal game to the total number of effective balls used in the game in the normal game,
Display means;
Setting means for setting any setting information among a plurality of setting information for which the degree of advantage is determined;
A change trigger means for setting the setting means to change the setting information ,
The base value includes a first base value counted until the predetermined number is reached, and a second base value when the predetermined number is reached,
The display unit has a base display unit that displays the base value, and an identifier display unit that displays an identifier of the base value displayed on the base display unit,
The first base value and the second base value are displayed on the base display unit,
The identifier includes a first identifier for identifying the first base value and a second identifier for identifying the second base value.
The gaming machine, even if the setting information is changed by said setting means, have a row of the same control as the control relating to the control and display of the base values for counting the base value,
The gaming machine has a first mode in which the gaming machine enters a setting change state in which the setting information is allowed to be changed, and a second mode in which the gaming machine enters a setting confirmation state in which current setting information is reported as the setting information. And operating the change trigger means in the first mode when the power of the gaming machine is turned on in each of the condition for shifting to the first mode and the condition for shifting to the second mode. Including
The gaming machine is capable of performing notification of the first mode and notification of the second mode, and each notification is performed by symbol display means for displaying a symbol in a variable game. In each of the notifications, the symbol display means displays a display pattern different from the display pattern of the big hit symbol, and the display pattern of the symbol display means in the first mode and the display pattern of the second mode. The display pattern of the symbol display means is different,
If the change trigger is operated in the second mode different from the first mode during the transition of the first mode, the first mode is terminated, and the change trigger is operated in the second mode. As a result, the display of the base value that was displayed when the power supply to the gaming machine was stopped is restored in the display means,
If the change trigger is operated in the second mode during the transition of the second mode, the second mode is terminated, and the change trigger is operated in the second mode. A gaming machine in which the display of the base value, which has been displayed when the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, returns to the display means .   In the control related to the display of the base value, the display state of the display means is set to a first display state for displaying the first base value and the first identifier, and the display state of the display means is set to the second base state. The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising at least a second display state for displaying a value and the second identifier. 3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising an initialization unit that initializes information held even when power supply to the gaming machine is stopped . 4. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3 with an external connection means can be connected to an external device.