JP6675343B2 - Ball game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a ball game machine provided with symbol display means for variably displaying various symbols.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there has been known a ball game machine that invalidates a winning even if a gaming ball wins a winning opening when a fraud is detected.

  For example, the ball game machine disclosed in Patent Literature 1 includes a game state detection unit that detects whether the game state is a regular game state or an illegal game state. When the gaming state detecting means detects an illegal gaming state when the game is not a jackpot game, the invalidation means invalidates the passage information (detection information) from the winning detection switch or the passage detection switch. (Patent Document 1, paragraphs 0029 to 0030, FIG. 9).

Japanese Patent No. 4587999

  However, in the above-described ball game machine, the passage information is always valid during the big hit game. Therefore, in a ball game machine that checks the number of winning and discharging of attackers during a jackpot game, there is a possibility that a prize ball may be obtained by performing a fraudulently during the above confirmation period in which no winning is originally received. there were.

The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a ball game machine capable of instructing a player to perform an operation during a game and enlivening an effect .

The ball game machine of the first invention executes a special game advantageous to the player based on the lottery means for judging whether or not the game ball is winning when the game ball is started and a win is determined by the lottery means. Special game execution means, and a bonus game in which the frequency of occurrence of the special game is higher by comparing the game state after the end of the special game with the normal game state when the game ball passes through the specific area during the special game. Game state control means for shifting to a state, effect means for executing an effect related to the game according to the game state, and detection information setting for setting detection information when the game ball passes through the specific area during the special game Means, wherein the special game includes a first special game in which a game ball easily passes through the specific area during the special game, and a game ball passing through the specific area in comparison with the first special game. Difficult or non-passing second special There is a technique, the first special game and the second special game is a normal round traveling with a single big winning device is distributes sorter game balls to the specific area does not move, the The distributing means includes a special round for moving a game ball to a position where the game ball is distributed to the specific area and a position where the game ball is not distributed to the specific area, and the game state control means is set by the detection information setting means. Based on the detection information, the continuation number information regarding the number of continuations of the game state to be shifted after the end of the special game is set, and the directing means, during the special round of the first special game, A first instruction effect for instructing a launch direction of a game ball and a second instruction effect for instructing a player on a game method so that the game ball passes through the specific region are executed, and the game ball performs an operation on the specific region. When passing Does not end the first instruction effect, executes a notification effect indicating that the game ball has passed through the specific area, in place of the second instruction effect, during the special round of the second special game. When a game ball passes through the specific area, a notification different from the notification effect is executed during the second special game.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, fraudulent acts can be prevented and the abnormality of the winning which occurred in the ball-and-ball game machine can be detected quickly.

FIG. 1 is a front perspective view showing the appearance of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment. FIG. 2 is a rear perspective view showing the appearance of the pachinko gaming machine of FIG. 1. FIG. 2 is a front view of the gaming board of the pachinko gaming machine of FIG. 1. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a control device of the pachinko gaming machine of FIG. 1. The figure (front view) explaining the prize-winning device including the probable change shift judgment part. The figure (perspective view) explaining the prize-winning device including the probable change shift judgment part. The figure explaining the structure of the special game by the big hit type (embodiment 1). The figure (example of a change) explaining the structure of the special game by the big hit type. 5 is a timing chart for explaining the operation of the attacker and the distribution unit (first embodiment). 7 is a timing chart 1 (Example 1) for explaining characteristics of the operation of the distribution unit. 7 is a timing chart 2 (Example 1) for explaining characteristics of the operation of the distribution unit. Specific examples of the special round display and the V winning display. The figure explaining the various flags set at the time of the end of a special game. The figure explaining the kind of error. 9 is a flowchart showing a game management process performed on the main control side. 11 is a flowchart showing an input management process in FIG. The flowchart which shows the special symbol management processing in FIG. 13 is a flowchart (first half) showing a special symbol change start process in FIG. 12. 13 is a flowchart (second half) showing a special symbol change start process in FIG. 12. 13 is a flowchart (first half) showing processing during the special symbol confirmation time in FIG. 12. 13 is a flowchart (second half) showing processing during the special symbol confirmation time in FIG. 12. The flowchart which shows the special electric auditors product management process in FIG. The flowchart which shows the big hit start process in FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a special electric auditors product operation start process in FIG. 15. The flowchart which shows the big winning opening opening and closing operation | movement setting process in FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing processing during the operation of the special electric accessory in FIG. 15. 20 is a flowchart (first half) showing a winning combination winning number check process in FIG. 20 is a flowchart (second half) showing a winning opening winning number check process in FIG. 16 is a flowchart (first half) showing a special electric auditors product operation continuation determination process in FIG. 15. 16 is a flowchart (second half) showing a special electric auditors product operation continuation determination process in FIG. 15. 21B is a flowchart showing the discharge confirmation processing in FIG. 21A. The flowchart which shows the big hit end processing in FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating main processing performed on the sub control side. 9 is a flowchart illustrating a timer interrupt process performed on the sub control side. The figure explaining the structure of the special game by the big hit type (Example 2). 9 is a timing chart for explaining the operation of the attacker and the distribution unit (Example 2). 7 is a timing chart illustrating characteristics of the operation of the distribution unit (Example 2).

  First, an outline of the ball game machine of the embodiment will be described.

  The ball game machine of the present embodiment has a symbol display means for variably displaying various symbols, and a determination for determining whether or not to shift to a special gaming state advantageous to the player upon the start winning of the gaming ball. Means, opening and closing means for switching between an open state in which game balls can enter and a closed state in which entry is impossible or difficult, entry detection means for detecting entry of game balls, a specific area through which game balls can pass And a non-specific area, a distribution means for distributing a game ball to the specific area or the non-specific area, a specific area passage detecting means for detecting a game ball passing through the specific area, and detecting a game ball passing through the non-specific area A variable winning means having a non-specific area passage detecting means, and a normal operating state in which the distributing means does not operate based on a determination made by the determining means to shift to the special game state, and Distribute the sphere to the specific area Special game execution means for executing a special game having a special operation state operating at a certain position, and shifting to a specific game state advantageous to the player on condition that a game ball is detected by the specific area passage detection means. Game state control means, wherein the game state control means sets a specific area passage flag when a game ball is detected by the specific area passage detection means in the special operation state; , The game state information relating to the game state to be shifted to after the end of the special game and the continuation number information relating to the number of continuations of the game state to be shifted are set. In the special game state, after the end of switching from the open state to the closed state by the opening and closing means, the number of balls entered by the variable winning means and Check the number of matches out, to stop the progress of the game if it does not match, then, it is characterized in that to resume the progress of the game if they match.

  In the present embodiment, the determination means determines whether or not to shift to a special game state (for example, a big hit game) that is advantageous to the player. In the special game state, game balls that have entered the variable winning means are detected by the incoming ball detection means, and the number thereof is counted.

  In the special operation state (special round described later), the allocating means operates at a position where the game ball is allocated to the specific area, so that the game ball passes through the specific area. Then, when the game ball is distributed to the specific area, and the game ball is detected by the specific area passage detection means, the state shifts to a specific game state advantageous to the player. The “specific game state advantageous to the player” includes, for example, a probability variation game and a time reduction game that are more useful than the normal game state. On the other hand, in a normal operation state (a normal round described later), since the distribution means does not operate, the game ball normally passes through the non-specific area and is discharged from the variable winning means.

  In the special game state, after the switching from the open state to the closed state by the opening / closing means is completed, the coincidence between the number of incoming balls and the number of discharged balls is confirmed. Therefore, it is possible to determine whether there is excessive discharge or abnormal discharge. If the number of incoming balls and the number of discharged balls do not match, there is a possibility that an abnormality has occurred in the variable winning means, and thus the winning balls generated by detecting the incoming ball are invalidated. In other words, since the payout of the prize ball is not performed, it is possible to prevent the prize ball from being obtained by fraud. As a result, fraudulent acts can be prevented, and abnormalities can be quickly detected with the invalidity.

  In the present embodiment, if the number of incoming balls does not match the number of ejected balls as a result of the confirmation, the invalid flag for disabling the prize balls is turned on, and the number of incoming balls and the number of ejected balls are turned off until the coincidence between the number of incoming balls and the number of ejected balls is confirmed. It is preferable not to turn off the invalid flag.

  In this embodiment, when the number of incoming balls and the number of ejected balls do not match, the invalid flag for invalidating the prize ball is turned on. Therefore, the payout of the prize ball is not performed while the invalid flag is on. .

  Further, the invalid flag is not turned off until it is confirmed that the number of incoming balls matches the number of discharged balls. For example, when the match is confirmed, the invalid flag is turned off, so that even in the special game state, the payout of prize balls is performed from the next game state (round). As a result, it becomes impossible to obtain a prize ball by cheating.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the number of incoming balls and the number of discharged balls do not match according to the confirmation, it is possible to invalidate the prize ball generated after the switching from the open state to the closed state by the opening and closing means. preferable.

  In this case, there is a high possibility that the illegal operation such as forcibly turning on the ball-in detection means from the outside is performed. For example, if the ejection is detected after the closed state, only the prize ball generated in response to the detection is invalidated, but the prize ball generated in response to the detection in the open state is paid out. Can be

  Further, in the present embodiment, it is preferable that an abnormality notifying unit for notifying an abnormality is provided, and when the number of incoming balls and the number of discharged balls do not match, the abnormality notifying unit notifies the abnormality.

  In this embodiment, the ball game machine is provided with an abnormality notifying unit such as an LED or a speaker for notifying an abnormality. If the number of entered balls and the number of ejected balls do not match as a result of the confirmation, it is highly likely that the variable winning means has been tampered with. At this time, since the abnormality is reported by the abnormality reporting means, a warning is given to a person who has committed wrongdoing, and a customer or a clerk in the vicinity can recognize the occurrence of the abnormality.

  Further, in the present embodiment, it is preferable that the mode of notification of the abnormality be different between a case where the number of discharges is larger than the number of incoming balls and a case where the number of discharges is smaller than the number of incoming balls.

  If the number of discharges is larger than the number of incoming balls, there is a high possibility that fraud has been performed. Therefore, for example, by changing not only the display on the display screen but also the light emission mode of the LED, the clerk or the like can recognize which abnormality has occurred.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the number of incoming balls and the number of discharged balls do not match due to the confirmation, the mismatch information based on the confirmation is transmitted from an external terminal to a hall computer that integrally manages a plurality of gaming machines in the game hall. Preferably transmitted.

  In the present embodiment, when the number of incoming balls and the number of discharged balls do not match due to confirmation, mismatch information based on the confirmation is transmitted to the hall computer from an external terminal on the back of the ball game machine, for example.

  In this case, since the gaming store can monitor the ball-ball game machine that has transmitted the mismatch information and the player thereof, it is possible to prevent another illegal act. At this time, the abnormality may be reported by the abnormality reporting unit.

  Next, the configuration of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a rectangular outer frame 2, a front frame 3 and a front door 5 pivotally connected to the outer frame 2 so as to be openable and closable. The front frame 3 has a frame shape, and a game board 4 (see FIG. 3) can be attached to the opening. A glass plate 6 is fitted in the center of the front door 5 so that the game board 4 can be visually recognized from the outside.

  Speakers 7 are provided on the upper right and left sides of the front door 5. The speaker 7 is a sound output unit that outputs a staging sound effect accompanying a game to the outside. Further, frame decoration LEDs 8 are provided on both left and right sides and an upper part of the front door 5. The frame decoration LED 8 is a decoration unit in which the LED emits light and blinks in conjunction with the effect of the game. Note that the speaker 7 and the frame decoration LED 8 correspond to “abnormality notification means” of the present invention.

  A front plate 9 is provided below the front door 5, and a left end of the front plate 9 is pivotally connected to the front frame 3 so as to be openable. The front plate 9 is provided with a firing handle 10 for operating a firing mechanism, an upper storage tray 11 for storing game balls, a lower storage tray 12, and the like.

  In addition, a left effect button 13 and a central effect button 14 that can be operated when the built-in lamp is turned on are provided on the surface of the upper storage dish 11. The effect buttons 13 and 14 are provided with an opportunity to be operated during the game, and the effect can be changed by pressing the buttons.

  FIG. 2 is a rear perspective view of the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a frame-shaped back mechanism board 16 for holding the game board 4 from behind is attached to the back of the pachinko gaming machine 1. A game ball storage tank 17 for storing game balls supplied from a game ball replenishing device (not shown) of the pachinko hall side island facility is provided above the back mechanism board 16.

  A game ball payout device 19 for paying out game balls is provided at the lower end of the tank rail 18 for leading the balls from the game ball storage tank 17. Further, at a corner of the back mechanism panel 16, an external terminal board 21 for electrically connecting to a hall computer (see FIG. 4) for managing all the gaming machines in the pachinko hall (game hall) is provided. It is housed and provided in the terminal board case 22.

  A transparent back cover 23 mounted on the back side of the game board 4 is provided substantially at the center of the back mechanism board 16, and a transparent effect control in which an effect control board 25 is stored in the back cover 23. A substrate case 25a and a transparent liquid crystal control substrate case 26a containing a liquid crystal control substrate 26 are provided.

  A volume switch 31 is provided between the effect control board 25 and the liquid crystal control board 26. By rotating the knob, 10 levels of volume can be set.

  A transparent main control board case 24a containing the main control board 24 is provided below the liquid crystal control board case 26a. The main control board 24 controls the overall operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1. Since the main control board 24 is connected to various switches and sensors, it receives these detection signals and performs various processes.

  Further, a RAM clear switch 27 is provided on the main control board 24. By turning on the power while pressing the RAM clear switch 27, the stored contents of the RAM area are erased, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 is brought into an initial state.

  The effect control board 25 receives various control commands transmitted from the main control board 24, and controls, for example, an effect by the board decoration LED 35 or the liquid crystal display device 36 based on the control commands. Further, on the back of the pachinko gaming machine 1, there is an abnormality notification LED 32 which is turned on and blinks in response to a signal from the effect control board 25 (see FIG. 4), and is used to confirm a specific abnormality. Note that the abnormality notification LED 32 corresponds to “an abnormality notification unit” of the present invention.

  Below the main control board case 24a, a transparent power supply board case 28a containing the power supply board 28 and a transparent payout control board case 29a containing the payout control board 29 are provided.

  Further, at a position corresponding to the launch handle 10, a launch control board 30 is provided on the rear side of a game ball launching device (not shown) provided with a hitting hammer for hitting a game ball and a launching motor for driving the hitting hammer. .

  Next, a game board of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the game board 4 is formed of a substantially square panel, and a game area 4a on the board surface has a center decorative body 34a fixed to a front surface of a decorative board 4b with screws or the like, a left corner decorative body. 34b and the right corner decoration 34c. The decorative bodies 34a to 34c are formed integrally by injection molding using a hard resin material such as polycarbonate.

  A plurality of board decoration LEDs 35 are arranged on the center decoration 34a. The board decoration LED 35 is a decoration unit that changes the light emission color and the light emission mode in accordance with the change display and the notice display of the symbol in each game to enhance the effect. The board decoration LED 35 corresponds to the “abnormality notification unit” of the present invention.

  An opening is formed at the center of the game board 4, and a display screen of the liquid crystal display device 36 is arranged in the opening. The liquid crystal display device 36 is a display device that displays various effects such as patterns and background images on which various numbers, characters, and the like are drawn, reach, and the like according to the game. The liquid crystal display device 36 corresponds to “symbol display means” and “abnormality notification means” of the present invention.

  At approximately the center of the upper part of the center decorative body 34a, an effect gate 40a is arranged. The effect gate 40a is a gate used in a specific effect during a game. At the time of this specific effect, if the player wins the game ball aiming at the effect gate 40a, the effect further develops, and the player is in an advantageous state.

  In addition, an ordinary symbol starting gate 40b is arranged at the upper right of a special winning device 39 described later. The normal symbol start gate 40b is a winning device that triggers the start of the normal symbol. A lottery is performed when the game ball passes through the ordinary symbol starting gate 40b, and the ordinary symbol fluctuates on the ordinary symbol display device 43b described later.

  On the right side of the liquid crystal display device 36, a movable accessory 37 in the shape of a dragon's head is arranged. The movable accessory 37 operates according to the effect in the game and the degree of expectation of the big hit. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with a plurality of movable auditors other than the movable auditors 37, but is omitted in the drawing.

  A stage member 33 is disposed below the center ornament 34a. The game ball guided here falls after swinging around the center portion of the stage, but the game ball that has passed through the groove at the center has a structure that makes it easier to win a first special symbol starting port 38a described later. .

  Below the stage member 33, a start winning device 38 including a first special symbol start port 38a and a second special symbol start port 38b is arranged. A lottery is performed when a game ball flowing down the game area 4a wins the first special symbol starting port 38a or the second special symbol starting port 38b, and the special symbol display device 43a described later displays a special symbol changing display. Done. In addition, the liquid crystal display device 36 also performs a variable display of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol.

  In the following description, a special symbol for which the variable display is started by winning the first special symbol starting port 38a is a special symbol 1 (special figure 1), and a special symbol for which the variable display is started by winning the second special symbol starting port 38b. The symbol is called special symbol 2 (special symbol 2).

  The second special symbol starting port 38b is provided with an opening / closing member, and when the opening / closing member is opened, a state in which a game ball can easily win is provided. The above-mentioned opening and closing member is opened a predetermined number of times and a predetermined time when a normal symbol lottery is won. Hereinafter, a device in which the second special symbol starting port 38b and the opening / closing member are combined may be referred to as an ordinary electric accessory (electric tulip, or "electric chew" for short).

  As will be described in detail later, a big winning device 39 is arranged on the right side of the starting winning device 38. The big winning device 39 is a winning device that is opened for a predetermined time when a special symbol lottery is won, that is, in a special game generated by a big hit. By winning a game ball in a special winning opening (not shown) inside the special winning device 39, it is possible to obtain many prize balls.

  The prize winning device 49 including the big prize winning device 39 includes a probability change transition determination unit. The probable change transition determination unit is configured to set a specific area (V zone) to be shifted to a probable change (hereinafter also referred to as a probable change) state after the end of the special game by passing the game ball, and a probable change state even when the game ball passes. And a non-specific area that is not shifted.

  In the present embodiment, the shape of the probable change transition determination unit is covered with a sheet so that the shape cannot be visually recognized, and is therefore indicated by a broken line. The big winning device 39 corresponds to the “variable winning means” of the present invention. Hereinafter, the special winning device 39 may be referred to as an “attacker”.

  A special symbol display device 43a and a normal symbol display device 43b are arranged on the upper right side of the game area 4a. The special symbol display device 43a is composed of two 7-segment LEDs (left and middle), and changes the special symbol when the special symbol starting ports 38a and 38b are won, and displays a lottery result. The remaining one (right) indicates the number of balls reserved for the special symbol and the ordinary symbol, and also indicates that the time is reduced.

  The ordinary symbol display device 43b is a display composed of a plurality of LEDs, and starts the ordinary symbol in response to a prize at the ordinary symbol starting gate 40b, and displays a lottery result by turning on the LED.

  On the left side of the game area 4a, a windmill 41 for changing the flowing direction of the game ball and a number of game nails (not shown) are arranged. In addition, a plurality of general winning openings 42 are arranged below the game area 4a. When a game ball wins in the general winning opening 42, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out.

  On the leftmost side of the game area 4a, a guide rail 44 extending in a substantially vertical direction is arranged to guide game balls fired by the firing mechanism to the game area 4a. The guide rail 44 includes two outer and inner guide rails 44a and 44b in the form of a metal band.

  A space extending in the vertical direction between the outer and inner two guide rails 44a and 44b forms a launch passage 45 through which a game ball launched from the launch mechanism passes. At the upper end of the inner guide rail 44b, there is disposed a return ball preventing piece 46 for permitting the launch ball to pass in the launch direction (the game area 4a side) and for preventing the launch ball from passing in the return direction (the launch path 45 side). ing. An outer ball collection port 47 and a ball shifter 48 for introducing an out ball into the outer ball collection port 47 are formed at the lowermost portion of the inner guide rail 44b.

  FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a control device of the pachinko gaming machine. In FIG. 4, the configurations of a relay board for relaying a signal and some members not related to the present invention are omitted.

  This control device is mainly composed of a main control board 24 for generally controlling the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and an effect control board 25 for receiving a command from the main control board 24 and controlling the effect. The power supply board 28 is connected to each board including the main control board 24, receives an AC voltage 24V from an external power supply, converts the AC voltage to a DC voltage, and supplies the DC voltage to each board.

  The main control board 24 includes therein a main control board side CPU 241, a ROM 242, and a RAM 243. The main control board-side CPU 241 is a so-called processor unit, and performs a lottery process to determine whether or not to generate a big hit, creates a control command from information of the determined fluctuation pattern and the stop symbol, and transmits the control command to the effect control board 25. Perform processing. Note that the CPU 241 corresponds to “determination means”, “special game execution means”, and “game state control means” of the present invention.

  The ROM 242 is a storage unit that stores a control program describing a series of gaming machine control procedures, control data, and the like. The RAM 243 is a storage unit having a work area for temporarily storing data set in the process of the main control board side CPU 241.

  The main control board 24 includes a starting winning opening sensor 38c, a winning opening sensor 39c, a starting gate passing sensor 40c, a general winning opening sensor 42c, a specific area sensor 56c, a non-specific area sensor 57c, a magnetic sensor 50, a radio wave sensor 51, The vibration sensor 52 is connected, and can receive each detection signal.

  The magnetic sensor 50 is a sensor that detects an abnormality when a magnet or the like is brought close to the pachinko gaming machine 1. The radio wave sensor 51 is a sensor that detects an abnormality when a strong radio wave is emitted to the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the vibration sensor 52 detects an abnormality when a strong vibration is applied to the pachinko gaming machine 1. It is a sensor to detect.

  Also, a special symbol display device 43a and a normal symbol display device 43b are connected to the main control board 24, and the random number information obtained by the main control board side CPU 241 by the lottery process is transmitted to each symbol display device 43a, 43b. .

  Further, the main control board 24 is connected to an external terminal board 21 having terminals for connecting to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1. Various information such as a jackpot in the game, the number of winnings, the number of games, and an error that has occurred is transmitted from the main control board 24 to the hall computer via the external terminal board 21. The hall computer can save and manage the transmitted various information.

  Further, a payout control board 29 is connected to the main control board 24. Since the lower control tray full sensor 12c and the front door open sensor 20 are connected to the dispensing control board 29, when these sensors detect an abnormality, a detection signal is transmitted from the dispensing control board 29 to the main control board 24. You. The payout control board 29 is connected to the game ball payout apparatus 19 and the launch control board 30 (further connected to the launch apparatus 10a).

  Next, the effect control board 25 includes an effect control board-side CPU 251, a ROM 252, and a RAM 253 therein. The effect control board side CPU 251 is a so-called processor unit, receives a control command transmitted from the main control board 24, and performs processing for controlling various effects based on the control command.

  The ROM 252 is a storage unit that stores a control program describing a series of effect control procedures, effect data, and the like. The RAM 253 is a storage unit including a work area for temporarily storing data set in the processing of the effect control board-side CPU 251.

  To the effect control board 25, the speaker 7, the frame decoration LED 8, the abnormality notification LED 32, the board surface decoration LED 35, the volume switch 31, the position detection sensor 55c, the left effect button 13, and the center effect button 14 are connected. Thereby, the effect control board 25 controls, for example, the sound effect of the speaker 7 and the operation of each LED and the like, to enhance the effect. The abnormality notification LED 32 is an LED provided on the back of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (the effect control board 25) and notifies that a specific abnormality has occurred.

  The position detection sensor 55c is a sensor that detects the position of the distribution unit in the probable change transition determination unit described below. When the player presses down the effect buttons 13 and 14 during the valid period, a detection signal is transmitted to the effect control board 25 and the effect displayed on the liquid crystal display device 36 is changed.

  A liquid crystal control board 26 is connected to the effect control board 25. The liquid crystal control board 26 controls display of the liquid crystal display device 36 in response to a command from the effect control board 25.

  The liquid crystal control board 26 includes a liquid crystal control CPU 261, a liquid crystal control ROM 262, a liquid crystal control RAM 263, a video display processor VDP 264, an image data ROM 265, and a VRAM 266 therein.

  The liquid crystal control CPU 261 is a so-called processor unit, and generates liquid crystal control data necessary for performing display control based on the liquid crystal control command received from the effect control board 25. Further, the data is output to the video display processor VDP264.

  The liquid crystal control ROM 262 is a storage unit that stores a program describing an operation procedure of the liquid crystal control CPU 261. The liquid crystal control RAM 263 is a storage unit that functions as a work area and a buffer memory.

  The video display processor VDP 264 is a processor that performs image processing on image data displayed on the liquid crystal display device 36. The image data ROM 265 is a storage unit that stores image data necessary for the video display processor VDP 264 to perform image processing, and the VRAM 266 is a storage unit that temporarily stores image data processed by the video display processor VDP 264. is there.

  With the above configuration, the liquid crystal control board 26 performs image processing based on the liquid crystal control command transmitted from the effect control board 25, and displays effect images and moving images on the liquid crystal display device 36.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 5A and FIG. 5B, a prize-winning device including a positive change transition determination unit of a pachinko gaming machine will be described. The probability change transition determination unit is provided in the winning device 49 including the special winning device 39 and the ordinary symbol starting gate 40b, and performs a determination regarding the acquisition of the right of the probability change transition.

  In the present embodiment, in the special game, the player makes a right-handed game. Therefore, the game ball flows down from the upper right portion of the winning device 49. Then, the game ball usually passes through the vicinity of the symbol starting gate 40b and reaches the big winning device 39. The game balls that have passed through the ordinary symbol starting gate 40b are guided by the ball guiding unit 53 in the direction of the special winning device 39 (see FIG. 5B).

  The big winning device 39 has an opening / closing door (corresponding to “opening / closing means” of the present invention), and when the opening / closing door is retracted backward, a game ball can enter the inside. The entered game ball is detected by the special winning opening sensor 39c (corresponding to the "entering ball detecting means" of the present invention), and is counted as the winning number of the special winning device 39. The game ball then proceeds in the direction of the probable change transition determination unit 54.

  On the other hand, when the door is protruding forward, the game ball cannot enter the inside of the special winning device 39. In this case, the game ball can pass through the upper part of the opening and closing door, and the game ball is guided in the direction of the second special symbol starting port 38b.

  The probable change transition determination unit 54 is initially a single passage, but is finally allocated to the left specific region 56 or the right non-specific region 57. The distribution unit 55 (corresponding to the “distribution unit” of the present invention) provided in the middle of the passage is movable in the left-right direction, and the position information is transmitted to the effect control board 25 by the position detection sensor 55c. In FIG. 5B, the distribution unit 55 is omitted.

  It is the special round during the special game that the probable change transition determination unit 54 determines the acquisition of the probable change right. As will be described in detail later, when a winning is achieved with a certain winning symbol, the game shifts to a probability variation mode in which the big hit probability is set high after the end of the special game. For this reason, in the special round, the specific area 56 is in an open state for a time that allows the game ball to pass.

  The distributing section 55 is moved to the right when the specific area 56 is in the open state, and is moved to the left when the specific area 56 is in the closed state. As a result, the specific area 56 is set in the open state, so that the right to change to the certain area can be acquired.

  On the other hand, when the winning is achieved per non-probable variable symbol, basically, the transition to the probability variation mode after the end of the special game is not permitted. In this case, by setting the opening time of the opening and closing door to be short, it is difficult for the game ball to pass through the specific area 56.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 5B, the specific area 56 and the non-specific area 57 are provided with a specific area sensor 56c and a non-specific area sensor 57c as ball detection sensors, and when the game ball passes, the main control board 24 A sphere detection signal is transmitted. These ball detection sensors count the number of ejected balls ejected from the special winning device 39. The specific area sensor 56c of the specific area 56 corresponds to “specific area passage detecting means” of the present invention, and the non-specific area sensor 57c of the non-specific area 57 corresponds to “non-specific area passing detecting means” of the present invention. .

[Example 1]
Next, with reference to FIG. 6A, a configuration of a special game using the pachinko gaming machine according to the first embodiment will be described.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 has a probable variable design and a non-probable variable design, and a special game is awarded by winning each. In the following, a special game based on a probable variable symbol is referred to as a "first special game", and a special game based on a non-probable variable symbol is referred to as a "second special game".

  First, the first special game includes a total of 13 rounds (see FIG. 6A (a)). After the end of the first special game, the game state is set to the probability variation mode. Note that the probability change mode is an example of the “specific game state” of the present invention.

  It is well known that the probability fluctuation mode continues until the next big hit occurs. However, in the present embodiment, the number of times is limited, and the game ends when a predetermined number of games (100 times) are played. At this time, not only the winning probability becomes high, but also the opening / closing member of the ordinary electric accessory is frequently opened (the state with the electric chew support), so that the game ball is easily started and won.

  In the first special game, first, a pre-start interval is performed. This is composed of a big hit display of 6000 ms (6.0 seconds) and an attacker instruction display of 6000 ms. The big hit display is, for example, a character display such as “super big hit” performed before the start of the first round, and a plurality of displays according to big hit types are prepared.

  The attacker instruction display indicates an attacker to be used in a special game, and instructs the player to make a right strike in order to make the player aim at the attacker (large winning device 39) on the right side of the board (FIG. 7 (a)).

  Thereafter, the first round starts. In the first round, the operation time of the door is 29000 ms (29.0 seconds). Each round (normal round) except for a sixth round described later corresponds to the “normal operation state” of the present invention.

  At this time, “Round01” is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 36 as a round display. Also, a “battle” effect is performed as an image. In the first round, the battle between the main character and the opponent character starts. At this stage, it is not known whether the game has been won or lost. For example, one character is selected from a plurality of characters having different strengths. In addition, effects such as deciding the first-in-first-out attack using the effect buttons 13 and 14 are also provided.

  When the operation time (opening time) of the opening / closing door ends, the remaining ball discharging time becomes 1980 ms. This is a time for confirming the discharge of the game ball that has won the attacker. The winning number and the discharge number up to the elapse of this time are regarded as valid, and it is confirmed that the winning number and the discharge number match.

  Thereafter, the process proceeds to the second round after an interval of the first round of 20 ms. Since the second to fifth rounds are the same as the first round except that the round display progresses as the round progresses, some drawings are omitted.

  The “Battle” effect develops as the round progresses, and the outcome is determined by the end of the fifth round. In the first special game, the hero defeats the opponent character in this “battle” effect and wins. After that, after the remaining ball discharging time and the interval of the fifth round, the process proceeds to the sixth round.

  In the sixth round, unlike the first to fifth rounds, the operation time of the opening and closing door is 15000 ms (15.0 seconds). Here, the above-described distribution unit 55 operates to open the specific area 56 for a predetermined time. The sixth round (special round) corresponds to the “special operation state” of the present invention.

  The point where the round display progresses is the same, but as the video, an effect indicating that the probability change mode is set after the end of the special game due to the hero victory in the above-mentioned “battle” effect is performed.

  When the game ball passes through the specific area 56 (hereinafter, also referred to as V winning), the player can acquire the right to shift to the probability variation mode. In the first special game, since the specific area 56 is in the open state for a long time, the right can be acquired in most cases if the player launches the game ball aiming at the attacker. Then, when the right to transfer the probability is acquired, "V winning display" is performed (see FIG. 7B).

  The remaining ball discharge time in the sixth round is 4980 ms, and the number of winnings and the number of discharges up to the elapse of this time are confirmed. Since the number of discharged attackers is the sum of the game balls that have passed through the specific area 56 and the non-specific area 57, the remaining ball discharge time is set to be longer.

  Thereafter, the interval of the sixth round of 20 ms occurs. Here, the seventh round does not start until all the game balls that have entered the attacker have been discharged. In other words, in the sixth round, if both the condition that 5000 ms (5.0 seconds), which is the sum of the remaining ball discharging time and the interval time, elapses, and that the winning number and the discharging number match, both conditions are satisfied. Proceed to round seven.

  The “V winning display” may be ended at the same time as the end of the sixth round, or may be kept displayed, for example, only a small V mark after the seventh round. The "V prize display" may be continued until the last round, but it must be completed at the latest before the game in the probability variation mode starts.

  In the seventh round, the operation time of the attacker opening / closing door is 29000 ms (29.0 seconds), the same as in the first to fifth rounds. The same is true of the progress of the round display, but “Music Round 1” is performed as an image. This is an effect in which a specific music piece is played.

  After that, the remaining ball discharge time of 1980 ms and the interval of the seventh round of 20 ms advance to the eighth round. The eighth to tenth rounds are the same as the seventh round except for the progress of the round display, and the drawings are partially omitted. The performance of the music ends by the end of the tenth round.

  Thereafter, after an interval of the tenth round, the process proceeds to the eleventh round. The operation time of the opening / closing door and the remaining ball discharging time are the same as those of the seventh round, and the round display progresses as the round progresses.

  Also, an “episode round” is performed as a video. This is an effect such as introducing an episode of a character appearing in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and continues until the end of the 11th to 13th rounds.

  The thirteenth round is the final round, and after the door is closed, an end interval (ending) of 20000 ms (20.0 seconds), which means the end of the special game, is performed. Although the attacker is closed, “ending display” and “ending video” are performed on the liquid crystal display device 36.

  The “ending display” is a character display such as “Fin” or “probability variation mode entry” indicating that the specific game has ended. The “ending video” is composed of a warning of a capture method, a display of a company logo, and the like. With the elapse of the end interval, the first special game ends, and thereafter, the game in the probability variation mode starts.

  Next, the second special game will be described focusing on portions different from the first special game. The second special game also includes a total of 13 rounds. After the end, the gaming state is set to the time saving mode (see FIG. 6A (b)). The time saving mode is an example of the “specific game state” of the present invention.

  The time saving mode is a gaming state in which the big hit probability is low but the symbol change display time is shortened. Since the opening / closing member of the ordinary electric accessory is opened more frequently than in the normal game mode (the state where the electric chew support is provided), the game ball can be easily started and won. Further, the time saving mode of the present embodiment ends when a predetermined number of games (for example, 100 times) are played.

  In the first to fifth rounds, the operation time of the opening / closing door is the same as in the case of the first special game, but the content of the video is different. The video is a “battle” effect, but since the hero eventually loses to the opponent character, for example, a strong character is selected.

  Here also, effects using the effect buttons 13 and 14 are prepared, but by the end of the fifth round, the hero is determined to be defeated, the remaining ball discharge time, the interval of the fifth round, and the sixth round Proceed to.

  The sixth round is a “special round” since the distribution unit 55 operates to open the specific area 56 for a predetermined time. However, the operation time of the opening / closing door is set to 80 ms, which is extremely short as compared with the first special game.

  Here, even if the player launches the game ball aiming at the attacker, in most cases, the player does not win the V and cannot acquire the right to the positive change. In other words, the flow of the production is such that the probability variation mode is not given due to the hero being defeated in the above-mentioned “battle” production.

  Therefore, the ending video starts as early as possible. On the other hand, there is a possibility that a V prize may occur by chance. When the player wins the V, the right to shift to the probability variation mode is acquired, so that "V winning display" may be performed.

  The “V prize display” may be different depending on whether the V prize is in the first special game or the V prize in the second special game. In this case, the player can rarely see the "V prize display" which is different from the usual case, and the player does not get bored with the "V prize display" even after playing the game for a long time.

  In addition, when a V prize is won in the second special game, there is a possibility that the V prize may have been improperly made. Therefore, an error notification or a warning display may be performed simultaneously with the “V prize display”. In this case, the display time of the “V prize display” may be set longer as compared with the case where the V prize is won in the first special game.

  After that, after the remaining ball discharge time of 4980 ms and the interval of the sixth round of 20 ms, the process proceeds to the seventh round. Note that the round display is not performed after the sixth round.

  In the seventh to thirteenth rounds, the operation time of the opening / closing door of the attacker is 80 ms, so that the opening / closing door is in a state of repeating extremely short opening and closing. Therefore, even if the player continues to launch game balls, the player rarely enters the attacker.

  In the liquid crystal display device 36, the round display is not performed, and the “ending video” is continuously performed starting from the sixth round. Then, after the remaining ball discharging time of the 13th round, which is the last round, the process proceeds to the end interval (ending).

  Since the end interval time is 6880 ms (6.88 seconds), it is shorter than the end interval of the first special game, but is set so that the same “ending video” as in the case of the first special game is just ended. With this, the second special game ends, and thereafter, the game in the time saving mode starts.

  Finally, a special situation during the special game will be described. In the first special game, the operation time of the opening / closing door in the sixth round is relatively long, but if the player does not launch a game ball, the player does not win a V and cannot obtain the right to shift to the probability variation mode. In such a case, it is necessary to shift to a game state other than the probability fluctuation mode, but in the present embodiment, the state is a low probability state with the electric tue support.

  At this time, since there is no restriction on the effect, the background and the like displayed on the liquid crystal display device 36 are the same as those in the probability variation mode. Therefore, the player does not notice that the appearance is in the low probability state.

  On the other hand, in the second special game, although the operation time of the opening and closing door in the sixth round is extremely short, there is a small possibility that the game ball enters the attacker and further wins a V. In this case, in the present embodiment, the state is in a high probability state with the electric tuner support. Also in this case, since there is no restriction on the effect, the background or the like displayed on the liquid crystal display device 36 is the same as the time saving mode. Therefore, the player does not notice that the appearance is in the high probability state.

  As a result, the effect after the end of the special game always corresponds to the type of the big hit. In addition, regardless of whether or not the gaming ball has won a V, a predetermined mid-round effect (such as "music round 1" in the case of the first special game) and an ending effect (ending display, ending effect) ) Is performed, so that, for example, despite the victory in the “Battle” effect, there is no inconsistency or inconsistency in the effect such that the effect does not change to the probability variation mode after the end of the special game.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 6B, a modified example of the configuration of the special game of the first embodiment will be described. Here, a modified example of the above-mentioned first special game (FIG. 6A (a)) will be described focusing on different parts.

  The first special game (example of modification) is a special game that is awarded on a per-probability design basis, and includes a total of 13 rounds (see FIG. 6B (c)). After the end of the first special game, the game state is set to the probability variation mode.

  From the pre-start interval to the end of the fifth round, the control is the same as in the above-described second special game (FIG. 6A (b)). Therefore, although the details are omitted, in the “Battle” effect performed in the first to fifth rounds, the hero loses the story. Then, proceed to the sixth round.

  Here, the sixth round is a “special round”, but the operation time of the opening / closing door is set to 80 ms as in the second special game described above. Therefore, even if the player launches a game ball aiming at the attacker, in most cases, the player does not win the V and cannot acquire the right to the positive change. At this time, an “ending video” is performed as a video. Thereafter, after the remaining ball discharging time and the interval of the sixth round, the process proceeds to the seventh round.

  In the seventh round, the operation time of the opening / closing door of the attacker is set to 29000 ms (29.0 seconds), so the player recognizes that it is different from the above-mentioned second special game. As a video, a “resurrection video” is performed. The “resurrection video” is a production in which the hero who has been defeated in the “battle” production is revived by repeatedly hitting the left production button 13, and if revived, a chance to acquire the right to a positive change transition is obtained again. .

  When the protagonist is resurrected by the "resurrection image", the game proceeds to the eighth round after the remaining ball discharging time and the seventh round interval. In the eighth to tenth rounds, “Music Round 1” is performed as a video, and continues until the end of the tenth round.

  Thereafter, after an interval of the tenth round, the process proceeds to the eleventh round. In the eleventh and twelfth rounds, an “episode round” is performed as a video, and continues until the end of the twelfth round.

  Thereafter, the process proceeds to the thirteenth round after the twelfth round interval. The final 13th round is the second “special round”. Here, the operation time of the opening / closing door is 15000 ms (15.0 seconds), and in this case, if the player hits the game ball aiming at the attacker, in most cases, the right of the probable change can be obtained. it can.

  As a video, when a game ball wins a V and obtains the right to shift the probability, a “V winning display” is performed. In other words, as the main character is resurrected in the “resurrection video”, the flow of the production is such that the game shifts to the probability variation mode after the end of the special game, as in the case where the “battle” production is won.

  After the attacker's door is closed, an end interval (ending) is performed. Then, the first special game is ended by the elapse of the end interval, and thereafter, the game in the probability variation mode is started.

  As described above, the first special game (modification example) is such an effect that it is considered that the right of the probable change transfer cannot be acquired at first, but the right is finally acquired. Therefore, it is the same as the first special game (FIG. 6A (a)) in that it is a special game in the case of a winning-variable symbol hit, and shifts to the probability variation mode after the end. When a winning combination is won, the first special game (a modified example) may be executed, or any of the first special games may be selected.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 6C, the operation of the attacker and the distribution unit will be described.

  First, the attacker operation in the normal round will be described. Specifically, this is the operation of the opening / closing door of the attacker (large winning device 39). When the signal is "ON", it means the open state, and when it is "OFF", it means the closed state.

  As described above, in both the first special game and the second special game, the operation time of the door in the normal round is 29.0 seconds, and the remaining ball discharge time of 1.98 seconds and 0.02 seconds after the door is closed. After the round interval, proceed to the next round. In the normal round, the distribution unit (the distribution unit 55 in FIG. 5A) does not operate.

  Next, an attacker operation in a special round (sixth round) of the first special game will be described. As described above, the operation time of the door in the special round of the first special game is 15.0 seconds (the longest time).

  When the operation time of the opening / closing door elapses, the process proceeds to the next round after the remaining ball discharging time of 4.98 seconds and the round interval of 0.02 seconds. At this time, the opening / closing door of the attacker does not need to be always kept in the open state, and there may be a period in which the door is closed in synchronization with the operation of the distribution unit.

  Next, the operation of the distribution unit in the first special game will be described. The distributing unit moves to a position (hereinafter, referred to as an open position) for opening a specific area (the specific area 56 in FIG. 5A) for 0.02 seconds in synchronization with the opening of the door of the attacker in the special round. Thereafter, it returns to the closed position for 5.38 seconds and moves to the open position again. The distributor is then held in the open position for 14.58 seconds and returns to the closed position again. In the first special game, the total time during which the distribution unit is kept at the open position is 14.6 (= 0.02 + 14.58) seconds.

  Next, an attacker operation in a special round in the second special game will be described. As described above, in the second special game, the operation time of the opening / closing door in the special round is 0.08 seconds. When this operation time elapses, the process proceeds to the next round after the remaining ball discharge time of 4.98 seconds and the round interval of 0.02 seconds.

  Although the operation of the distributing unit in this case will be described later, the remaining ball discharge time ends during the period when the distributing unit is in the closed position, and even if the game ball passes through the specific area thereafter, an effective prize is won. Is not considered. Therefore, in the second special game, there is a very low possibility that the game ball wins V.

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 6D and 6E, problems of the conventional distribution unit and features of the first embodiment will be described.

  Conventionally, the distributing unit independently reciprocates between the open position and the closed position irrespective of the operation pattern of the opening / closing door of the attacker. In the first special game, when the opening / closing door of the attacker is closed after opening the longest 15.0 seconds, the distributing section is held at the open position by the remaining ball discharging time from the opening time of the opening / closing door. It was long (see FIG. 6C).

  However, in practice, it is rare that the opening / closing door of the attacker is opened for 15.0 seconds in the special round (the sixth round), and there is enough time before the time when the distributing section is in the open position elapses. The maximum number of winnings in one round is reached, and the door is closed (see FIG. 6D (a)). Then, after the opening / closing door of the attacker is closed, the process proceeds to the next round (the seventh round) after the remaining ball discharging time of 4.98 seconds and the round interval of 0.02 seconds.

  As a result, even when the next round is started, a time period in which the distributing unit is still held at the open position occurs, and the time is 4.98 seconds if the open time of the attacker is 10.0 seconds. (Shaded portion in FIG. 6D (a)).

  In the first embodiment, since the normal round is executed after the special round, if the distributing unit is in the open position for a long time, an unintended V winning may occur in the next normal round. Further, the specific area switch may be turned on illegally.

  Therefore, in the first embodiment, when the opening / closing door of the attacker is closed, the distributing unit is moved to the closed position after the remaining ball discharging time has elapsed (see FIG. 6D (b)). With this configuration, the operation of the distribution unit in the special round can be completed during that round, and the closing operation of the distribution unit is not carried over to the next round.

  Conventionally, the distribution unit has performed the same operation in the first special game and the second special game. As a result, in the second special game, when the opening / closing door of the attacker is closed after being opened for 0.08 seconds, the time in which the distribution portion is still held at the open position even when the next round starts is further extended. Was. The time is as long as 14.58 seconds (the shaded portion in FIG. 6E (a)).

  Therefore, in the case of the operation pattern in which the distributing section is in the open position when the remaining ball discharging time elapses, the distributing section is moved to the closed position when the remaining ball discharging time has elapsed, as in the first special game. Let it. Here, since the distributing portion is in the closed position when the remaining ball discharging time has elapsed, the distributing portion of the second special game has only a short opening of 0.02 seconds and does not perform a long opening (FIG. 6E ( b)).

  In this way, by setting the distributing section to the closed position when the remaining ball discharging time has elapsed after the opening and closing door of the attacker has closed, unintended V winning can be reliably prevented. The timing at which the distributing section is set to the closed position is not limited to when the remaining ball discharging time has elapsed, and can be changed, for example, when a round interval has elapsed or at any time during the remaining ball discharging time. .

  Next, the attacker instruction display and the V winning display will be described with reference to FIG.

  The “attacker instruction display” in FIG. 7A is displayed at intervals before the start of the first and second special games. In the display area 60 at the upper part of the display area of the liquid crystal display device 36, a plurality of characters of "right-handed →" are scrolled rightward. During the special game, the player is required to make a right-handed hit, so that the display indicates this.

  In the display area 61, an image of the attacker and the text "Aim here!" Are displayed, and during the special game, the player is urged to surely aim at the attacker and launch a game ball. In addition, in the display area 62 at the lower right of the display area, a number indicating a big hit symbol (decorative symbol) is displayed, and in the display area 63 at the upper left of the display area, according to the big hit type, similar to the "big hit display" of the pre-start interval. In addition, the character "super hit" is displayed.

  Next, the “V winning display” of FIG. 7B will be described. This display is made when a V prize is won in a special round. In the display area 61, a large “V mark” and characters “Probable change mode Get !!” are displayed to indicate that the right to probable change is acquired. Here, the effect of the effect is enhanced by performing a display in which the dragon exhaled flames together with the “V mark”.

  The display area 63 displays the current round number, the display area 64 displays the current acquired ball number, and the display area 65 displays the current number of extended games. The number of obtained balls is counted in real time, so the number increases during the round. Although the big hit symbol is shown in the display area 62, a small "V mark" is superimposed on the numeral, and the display emphasizes that the V prize has been won.

  Next, various flags set at the end of the special game will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, various flags that are set after the end of the special game (first special game) based on the probability changing symbol hit will be described. As shown in FIG. 8 (a), regardless of whether or not the game ball has won a V, the general-purpose release extension state flag, the general-purpose time-saving transition state flag, the general-purpose probability fluctuation transition state flag, and the special-purpose time-saving state transition “5AH” is set in the status flag. “5AH” means that the flag is on.

  In the case of “V winning”, “5AH” is set in the special figure probability change transition state flag. On the other hand, in the case of “no V prize”, since the game does not shift to the probability variation mode after the end of the special game, “00H” is set in the special figure probability variation transition state flag. “00H” means that the flag is off.

  In addition, even in the case of "no V prize", the opening / closing member of the ordinary electric accessory is frequently opened (the electric chew support is provided). Therefore, “5AH” is set in the above-mentioned ordinary figure probability change transition state flag regardless of whether or not a V prize has been won.

  In addition, "100" is set to the special figure time reduction counter regardless of whether or not a V prize has been won. Here, “100” means 100 games. The special figure probability change counter is set to “100” only in the case of “V winning”.

  Further, a fluctuation pattern distribution designation number and a special figure fluctuation frequency counter are set. First, “1” is set to the fluctuation pattern distribution designation number, and “30” is set to the special figure fluctuation frequency counter 1. This means that the effect mode is “probable change 1” for 30 times (1 to 30 rotations) of the 100 probability fluctuation modes. In the “probable change 1”, the design fluctuates at a high speed, and the reach effect is short or none at all (see FIG. 8B).

  Thereafter, “2” is set to the fluctuation pattern distribution designation number, and “60” is set to the special figure fluctuation frequency counter 2. This means that the effect mode becomes “probable change 2” for 60 times (31 to 90 rotations) of the 100 probability fluctuation modes. In “probability change 2”, a normal symbol change at the time of the probability change is performed, and various patterns are performed for the reach effect.

  Thereafter, “3” is set to the fluctuation pattern distribution designation number, and “9” is set to the special figure fluctuation frequency counter 3. This means that the effect mode becomes “probable change 3” for 9 times (91 to 99 rotations) of the 100 probability fluctuation modes. In “probability change 3”, an effect of counting down the remaining number of times in the probability variation mode is performed.

  Finally, “4” is set to the fluctuation pattern distribution designation number. This means that in the last one (100th rotation) of the 100 probability variation modes, the effect mode is “probable change 4”. In “probable change 4”, an effect for the final change is performed. Although not shown, when the probability fluctuation mode ends and returns to the normal mode, “0” is set to the fluctuation pattern distribution designation number.

  The values of the special figure time saving counter and the special figure probability variation counter can be changed. For example, in the case of “V prize”, if “150” is set in the special figure time reduction counter and the special figure probability variation counter, the mode is shifted to the probability variation mode of 150 times after the end of the special game. At this time, by increasing the number of the effect modes “probable change 2”, the effect mode can be shifted in the order of “probable change 1”, “probable change 2”, “probable change 3”, and “probable change 4” as described above.

  Next, various flags set after the end of the special game (second special game) based on the non-probable variable symbol hit will be described. As in the case of the probable variable symbol, regardless of whether the game ball has won a V or not, the general power release extended state flag, the general figure time reduction transition state flag, the general figure probability fluctuation transition state flag, the special figure time reduction state transition state “5AH” is set in the flag.

  The special figure probability change transition state flag is set to “00H” when “no V prize” and “5AH” when “with V prize”. “100” is set in the counter. Further, the special figure probability change counter is set to “100” only when “V prize is present”.

  Next, a fluctuation pattern distribution designation number is set. After the end of the special game per non-probable variable symbol, the time saving mode is set, so that “5” is set to the variable pattern distribution designation number. This means that the effect mode is “time saving”, and an effect for time saving is performed (see FIG. 8B). Although the number of games in the time saving mode is 100, the value of the special figure change frequency counter is not set at the end of the special game.

  Although not shown, when the time saving mode ends and returns to the normal mode, “0” is set to the fluctuation pattern distribution designation number. Further, in the case of “V prize”, 100 revolutions after the end of the special game is set to the time saving mode (high probability state), and thereafter, the effect mode returns to “normal”.

  Also in this case, the values of the special figure time reduction counter and the special figure probability variation counter can be changed. For example, in the case of “V prize”, “100” is set in the special figure time reduction counter and “150” is set in the special figure probability variation counter. As a result, the effect mode is "time saving" until 100 rotations after the end of the special game, and the effect mode is "normal" (all in a high probability state) from 101 to 150 rotations.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 9, an error type of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be described. Although a number of errors may occur in the pachinko gaming machine 1 other than those described below, description thereof will be omitted here. In addition, the following includes those that are not accurate errors but are subject to warnings and notifications.

(1) RAM clear The "RAM clear" is one of the errors notified with the highest priority. The RAM clear is a process of erasing part or all of the stored contents of the RAM area by activating the RAM clear switch 27 when the power is turned on and operating the RAM clear switch 27.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the CPU 241 on the main control side obtains a random number for lottery at the time of starting winning and determines whether or not it is a winning. However, there is a case where the random number counter is returned to the initial state by clearing the RAM, and a fraudulent act of aiming at the big hit random number is performed. Therefore, in order to prevent such misconduct, if the RAM clear switch 27 is operated when the power is turned on, an error is notified.

  The RAM clear notification includes lighting of the frame decoration LED 8 and the board decoration LED 35 in addition to the warning by the speaker 7. Further, the abnormality notification LED 32 provided on the back of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on. It is necessary for the salesclerk of the game store to check the lighting of the abnormality notification LED 32 by looking at the back of the pachinko gaming machine 1. Although the liquid crystal display device 36 does not display that the RAM has been cleared, this information is transmitted to the hall computer via the external terminal board 21 (hereinafter referred to as an external terminal) under the name of “security signal”. You.

  The notification of the RAM clear is started when the effect control board 25 receives the “RAM clear command” transmitted from the main control board 24, and is continuously performed until the notification time of 30 seconds elapses. Thus, the surrounding customers and clerks recognize that the RAM clear switch 27 has been operated.

  The errors (2) to (7) described below relate to the probability change transition determination unit 54, and are defined as errors having a higher priority. Here, the priority is a priority in which notification is given priority when a plurality of errors occur simultaneously in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

(2) Excessive prize mouth discharge abnormalities (Error 8)
An error with the next highest priority after “RAM clear” is “large winning opening excessive discharge abnormality”. The large winning opening excessive discharge abnormality is an error that occurs when the number of discharges of the attacker is larger than the number of winnings (the number of discharges> the number of winnings). Since there is a possibility that the specific area sensor 56c has been turned on illegally, this is reported as an error.

  As a notification of the special winning opening excessive discharge abnormality, there is lighting of the frame decoration LED 8. Further, the liquid crystal display device 36 displays a message such as "Error 8. Large winning opening excessive discharge. Call a staff member" and the like, and the speaker 7 emits a unique illegal winning sound. When the board decoration LED 35 is turned on, it is turned off, and the abnormality information is transmitted to the hall computer via an external terminal (security signal).

  The notification of the special winning opening excessive discharge abnormality is started when the effect control board 25 receives the “excessive discharge abnormality detection command” transmitted from the main control board 24, and is continuously performed until the power is turned off. For example, if the power is cut off during the special game, the "excessive discharge abnormal flag" is cleared, and the values of the winning number check counter and the discharge number check counter for detecting the special winning opening excessive discharge are cleared. Thereby, the same abnormality is not notified again after the power is restored, and the player can continue the special game.

(3) Large winning opening discharge error (Error 9)
The next highest priority error is “large winning opening discharge abnormality”. The large winning opening discharge abnormality is an error that occurs when the number of winnings of the attacker is larger than the number of discharges (the number of winnings> the number of discharges) after the elapse of the remaining ball discharging time. If the number of winnings is larger than the number of emissions, there is a possibility that the game balls are clogged inside the winning device 49, so that an error is notified.

  As a notification of the special winning opening discharge abnormality, a display such as "Error 9. Special winning opening discharge abnormality. Please call the staff" is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 36. Here also, the abnormality information is transmitted to the hall computer via the external terminal (security signal). The notification by the speaker 7 or the like is basically the same as that in the case of the special winning opening excessive discharge abnormality. However, in order to distinguish it from the notification of the special winning opening excessive discharge abnormality, the warning sound and the light emission mode of the LED are changed. Is also good.

  The notification of the special winning opening discharge abnormality is started when the effect control board 25 receives the “discharge abnormality detection command” transmitted from the main control board 24, and whether the number of winnings (the number of entered balls) matches the number of discharges or not. This is performed continuously until the power is turned off. For example, when the power is turned off, the "discharge abnormality flag" is cleared, and the values of the winning number confirmation counter and the discharge number confirmation counter for detecting the special winning opening discharge abnormality are cleared. As a result, the winning number and the discharge number match (the discharge abnormal flag is also in the OFF state), and the player can continue the special game after the power is restored.

(4) V passing error (Error 20)
The second highest priority is “V passing abnormality”. The V passage abnormality is an error that occurs when a game ball passes through the specific area 56 in a normal round in which the specific area 56 does not become open.

  In the normal round, the game ball does not pass through the specific area 56 unless the specific area sensor 56c is turned on illegally or the distribution unit 55 fails and malfunctions. Therefore, if a V prize occurs in this state, a message such as "Error 20. V passing error. Please call a clerk" is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 36. Also, in addition to the notification by the speaker 7, the frame decoration LED 8 and the abnormality notification LED 32 are turned on to notify. This information is transmitted to the hall computer via the external terminal.

  The notification of the V passage abnormality starts when the effect control board 25 receives a “V passage abnormality command” described later. This notification is continued until the notification time of 30 seconds elapses.

(5) Magnetic anomaly (strong) (error 16)
The next highest priority error is “magnetic anomaly (strong)”. The magnetic anomaly is an error detected by the magnetic sensor 50 when a magnet or the like is brought close to the pachinko gaming machine 1, particularly during a special round (while the attacker of the sixth round is open and the remaining ball is discharged). Corresponds to the detected error. There is a possibility that an improper operation such as causing the electronic device of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to malfunction by bringing a magnet or the like close or guiding a game ball flowing down on the board to one of the winning ports may be performed. For this reason, when magnetism is detected, an error is reported.

  As a notification of the magnetic abnormality, a message such as "Error 16. Magnetic sensor error. Please call a clerk" is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 36, and a unique magnetic detection warning sound is emitted from the speaker 7. The other notification is the same as that in the case of the special winning opening excessive discharge abnormality, and thus the details are omitted.

  The notification of the magnetic abnormality is started when the effect control board 25 receives the “magnetic detection command” transmitted from the main control board 24, and is continuously performed until the power is turned off.

(6) Abnormal radio wave (strong) (error 17)
The next highest priority error is “radio wave abnormality (strong)”. The radio wave abnormality is an error detected by the radio wave sensor 51 when a radio wave is emitted to the pachinko gaming machine 1, and particularly corresponds to an error detected during a special round. There is a case where illegal actions such as malfunctioning a sensor inside the pachinko gaming machine 1 by emitting a strong radio wave from outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 are performed. For this reason, when a radio wave is detected, it is reported as an error.

  As the notification of the radio wave abnormality, a message such as “Error 17. Radio wave sensor error. Please call a clerk” is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 36, and a unique radio wave detection warning sound is emitted from the speaker 7. The other notification is the same as that in the case of the special winning opening excessive discharge abnormality, and thus the details are omitted.

  The notification of the radio wave abnormality is started when the effect control board 25 receives the “radio wave detection command” transmitted from the main control board 24, and is continuously performed until the power is turned off.

(7) Distribution device error (Error 19)
The next highest priority error is “distribution device error”. The distribution device abnormality is an abnormality of the distribution unit 55 in the probable change transition determination unit 54, and is detected by the position detection sensor 55c disposed in this portion. If the distribution unit 55 does not operate due to a failure or the like, an error is notified.

  As a notification of the distributing apparatus abnormality, a message such as "Error 19, distributing apparatus error. Please call a clerk" is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 36, and a unique warning sound is emitted from the speaker 7. Note that this abnormality information is not transmitted to the external terminal.

  The notification of the distribution device abnormality is started when the effect control board 25 receives the “position signal” transmitted from the position detection sensor 55c, and is continuously performed until the power is turned off.

(8) Magnetic anomaly (error 6)
The next highest priority error is “magnetic anomaly”. The contents of the magnetic anomaly are as described in (4) “Magnetic anomaly (strong)”, and in particular, magnetic anomalies other than the special round belong here.

  The notification of the magnetic anomaly includes lighting of the frame decoration LED 8. Further, a message such as "Error 6. Magnetic sensor error" is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 36, and a unique magnetic detection warning sound is emitted from the speaker 7. When the board decoration LED 35 is turned on, it is turned off, and the abnormality information is transmitted to the hall computer via the external terminal.

  The notification of the magnetic abnormality is started when the effect control board 25 receives the “magnetic detection command” transmitted from the main control board 24. This notification continues 30 seconds after the start of the notification and continues until the effect control board 25 receives the "cancel command". Therefore, the notification is normally performed in a shorter time than in the case of (5) "magnetic abnormality (strong)". Becomes In order to distinguish this abnormality from (5) “magnetic abnormality (strong)”, the light emission mode and volume of the lamp may be different.

(9) Radio wave abnormality (Error 7)
The next highest priority error is “radio wave abnormality”. The content of the radio wave abnormality is as described in (6) “Radio wave abnormality (strong)”, and particularly, the radio wave abnormality other than the special round belongs here.

  As the notification of the radio wave abnormality, a message such as “Error 7. Radio wave sensor error” is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 36, and a unique radio wave detection warning sound is emitted from the speaker 7. The other notification is the same as the case of the magnetic anomaly, and thus the details are omitted. The timing of starting and ending the notification of the radio wave abnormality is the same as that of the case of the magnetic abnormality. Note that, in order to distinguish this abnormality from (6) “radio wave abnormality (strong)”, the light emission mode and volume of the lamp may be different.

(10) Abnormal vibration (Error 18)
The second highest priority error is “vibration abnormality”. The vibration abnormality is an error detected by the vibration sensor 52 when a strong vibration is given to the pachinko gaming machine 1. Inappropriate actions may be taken such as giving a strong vibration to the pachinko gaming machine 1 to break down electronic devices and components inside the pachinko gaming machine 1, or forcibly winning a game ball flowing down on the board. For this reason, when vibration is detected, an error is reported.

  As the notification of the vibration abnormality, a message such as "Error 18. Vibration sensor error" is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 36, and a unique vibration detection warning sound is emitted from the speaker 7. The other notification is the same as that in the case of the magnetic anomaly, so the details are omitted. Abnormal information is not transmitted to the external terminal. The timing of starting and ending the notification of the vibration abnormality is the same as the case of the magnetic abnormality. In addition, regarding the vibration abnormality, the notification time, the light emission mode of the lamp, and the like may be changed depending on whether or not a special round is being performed.

(11) Door Opening The next highest priority error is “door opening”. The door opening is an error detected by the front door opening sensor 20 when the front door 5 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is opened. Since the front door 5 is opened and a game ball is made to enter a winning hole with a game ball, there is a case where the illegal operation is performed, so that the error is notified.

  The front plate 9 provided with the upper storage tray 11 and the lower storage tray 12 may be opened. However, since the front plate 9 has a structure that can be opened only after the front door 5 is opened, it is sufficient to detect the opening of the front door 5. Hereinafter, a case where the opening of the front door 5 is detected will be described.

  As the notification of the opening of the door, the frame decoration LED 8 and the panel decoration LED 35 blink. Further, a unique door opening error sound or a sound such as "the door is open" is emitted from the speaker 7, and a display such as "the door is being opened" is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 36.

  The notification of the door opening is started when the effect control board 25 receives the “door open command” transmitted from the main control board 24, and is continuously performed until the effect control board 25 receives the “door close command”. Will be This notification may be ended when the above-mentioned sound is emitted a predetermined number of times. Further, even if the front door opening sensor 20 (see FIG. 4) detects the closing of the front door 5 during the notification, the notification may be continued until the predetermined number of voice warnings is completed.

(12) Door Closed The next highest priority is “door closed”. This is detected by the front door opening sensor 20 when the front door 5 that is being opened is closed (accurately, not an error).

  As the notification of the door closing, the frame decoration LED 8 and the board decoration LED 35 blink. In addition, the display such as “door is open” displayed on the liquid crystal display device 36 disappears. This notification is continuously performed until the effect control board 25 receives the “door open command” or the notification time of 30 seconds elapses.

(13) Movable object abnormality (Error 11)
The next highest priority error is “movable character abnormality”. The movable accessory abnormality is an error detected by the movable accessory abnormality sensor when the movable accessory 37 does not operate due to some kind of malfunction at the time of checking the movable accessory operation at the time of turning on the power. If this error occurs, the game cannot be started, and the notification is made.

  As the notification of the movable accessory abnormality, a display for identifying the accessory in which the error is detected, such as “right-side accessory error”, is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 36, and a unique alarm sound (movable) is output from the speaker 7. An error sound of an abnormality in the accessory) is issued.

  The notification of the movable auditorium abnormality is started after the effect control board 25 receives the “movable auditorium abnormality signal” detected by the movable auditorium abnormality sensor, and is continuously performed until the notification time of 30 seconds elapses.

(14) Right / left-handed instruction The next highest priority is “right / left-handed instruction”. Hereinafter, the "right-hand instruction" will be described as an example.

  When the game mode is changed, there is a case where the state of playing the game is switched by switching the firing of the game ball to “right-handed”. If a switch on the left side of the board detects a game ball during a right-handed state, the player's possession ball may be consumed significantly unless instructed to do so. ).

  As a right-handing instruction, a display such as “right-handing →” is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 36, and a sound such as “Please right-handing” is emitted from the speaker 7 as a unique sound (right-handing sound).

  The right-handed instruction is started when the game state shifts to the right-handed game state, the starting gate passage sensor 40c of the ordinary symbol starting gate 40b detects the passing of the game ball, and the effect control board 25 receives the release command. It is continuously performed until.

(15) Hitting the ball when hit (Error 1)
The next highest priority error is “hit ball removal warning”. The hit ball removal warning is an error detected by the lower storage tray full sensor 12c (see FIG. 4) when the game ball of the lower storage tray 12 becomes full during a special game (so-called ball clogging). During the occurrence of this error, the prize ball may not be paid out, so the notification is made.

  As a warning when the ball is hit, a message such as "Please pull the ball" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 36, and "Please pull the lower lever" as a unique sound (ball jam error sound) from the speaker 7. And so on.

  The hit ball removal warning is started when the effect control board 25 receives the “ball clogging abnormality detection command” transmitted from the main control board 24. Further, this notification is performed until the abnormality is no longer detected from the lower storage dish full sensor 12c by moving the game ball of the lower storage dish 12 to the dollar box (removal of the cause), that is, the effect control board 25 issues a release command. It continues until it is received.

(16) Winning abnormal (Error 10)
The next highest priority error is “winning error”. The winning prize abnormality is, for example, an abnormality detected by the prize opening sensor 39c of the prize winning device 39. When a game ball larger than usual is caught in the special winning opening sensor 39c, the special winning opening sensor 39c may continue to output a passing signal of the game ball during that period. For this reason, it is to be reported as abnormal.

  The notification of the winning abnormality is only displayed on the liquid crystal display device 36 such as "winning opening switch error". The notification starts when the effect control board 25 receives the “winning abnormality detection command” transmitted from the main control board 24. This notification is continued until 30 seconds have passed from the start of the notification and the effect control board 25 receives the release command.

(17) Out of supply (Error 2)
The next highest priority error is “out of supply”. The replenishment is an abnormality detected when the game balls stored in the game ball storage tank 17 or the tank rail 18 run short. If there are not enough game balls, it will not be possible to pay out prize balls, so an error is reported.

  As the notification of the replenishment, only a display such as “game balls are insufficient” is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 36. The notification of the out-of-supply abnormality is started after the effect control board 25 receives the “out-of-supply detection command” transmitted from the main control board 24. This notification is continued until the ball detection sensor in the game ball storage tank 17 or the like detects the game ball (removal of the factor), that is, until the effect control board 25 receives the release command.

(18) Disconnection (Error 4)
The next highest priority error is "disconnection". The disconnection is an error detected when a wiring (harness) connecting the substrates or the substrate and various sensors is disconnected. For example, if the wiring of the start winning port sensor 38c is broken, the start winning signal cannot be transmitted, so that an error is notified.

  As the notification of the disconnection, only a display such as "disconnection" is made on the liquid crystal display device 36. The disconnection notification is started after the effect control board 25 receives the “disconnection detection command” transmitted from the main control board 24. This notification is continued until the cause is removed by replacing the harness or the like, that is, until the effect control board 25 receives the release command.

(19) Allocation always on Next, there is “allocation always on” as an error with the next highest priority of notification. “Always on” means an error detected by the position detection sensor 55c of the distribution unit 55. For example, when the distribution unit 55 does not move from the right position, the game ball passes through the specific area 56 even if the hit is a non-probable variable symbol, so that an error is notified.

  When the distribution is always on, the notification by the speaker 7 or the liquid crystal display device 36 is not performed, but the abnormality notification LED 32 provided on the back of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on. The notification that the distribution is always on is started when the effect control board 25 receives the signal transmitted from the position detection sensor 55c, and is continuously performed until the power is turned off.

(20) Accumulated two balls Next, an error with the highest priority of notification is “accumulated two balls”. The cumulative two balls are to notify as an error when the specific area sensor 56c has accumulated and detected two or more game balls in the case of a non-probable variable symbol hit. Note that the detection of one ball is not determined to be abnormal because the specific area 56 is in the open state for a short period of time even for a non-probable variable symbol. In addition, it is notified when two special balls are generated in a plurality of special games in one day.

  The two balls are not notified by the speaker 7 or the liquid crystal display device 36, but blink the abnormality notification LED 32 provided on the back of the pachinko gaming machine 1. The notification of the accumulated two balls is started when the main control board 24 receives the “specific area entering ball detection signal” transmitted from the specific area sensor 56c, and is continuously performed until the power is turned off.

(21) Non-specific V prize Next, the non-specific V prize has the highest priority of notification. The non-specific V prize is a notification performed when a gaming ball wins a V per non-probable variable symbol regardless of whether or not the prize is an illegal prize, and is a position similar to the abnormal notification.

  In the special round per non-probable variable symbol, the time during which the specific area 56 is in the open state is short, but there is a small possibility of winning a V. Therefore, when a V prize is won in this state, the notice is not made by the speaker 7 or the liquid crystal display device 36, but the frame decoration LED 8 is turned on and the abnormality notification LED 32 is blinked. This information is transmitted to the hall computer via an external terminal (security signal).

  The notification of the non-specific V winning is started when the effect control board 25 receives a “specific area passing command” described later and the “non-specific V winning flag” is turned on. This notification is continued until the power is turned off, the next big hit occurs, or the time saving mode ends.

  For example, if the notification command is transmitted to the effect control board 25 at the start of each change as long as the “non-specific V winning flag” is on, the notification can be continued until the next big hit occurs. At this time, the security signal may be further transmitted to an external terminal. The above (19) to (21) relate to the probable change transition determination unit 54, and are defined as errors with low priority.

  Next, a game management process performed on the main control side will be described with reference to FIG. The game management process described below is a timer interrupt process executed for the main loop on the main control side when the power-on process ends normally.

  First, the main control unit (main control board 24) performs a timer management process (step S10). The pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with a plurality of timers such as a special symbol accessory operation timer which will be described later, and each measures time related to the game.

  The main control means manages a large number of timers by updating (subtracting) the various timers according to the processing state. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S20.

  In step S20, the main control means performs an input management process. Although details of the input management process will be described later, this is a process of storing information input to various sensors of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in a winning counter. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S30.

  In step S30, the main control means performs award ball management processing. This is a process performed when a game ball flowing down the game area of the game board 4 wins the first special symbol starting port 38a or the general winning port 42. For example, the general winning opening sensor 42c inside the general winning opening 42 detects a game ball and transmits a ball detection signal to the main control means.

  Upon receiving the signal, the main control means transmits a control signal for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls to the payout control board 29 (and further, the game ball payout device 19). At this time, if the special winning opening winning invalid flag described later is turned on, the control signal for paying out the winning ball by winning the special winning opening is not transmitted, and the payout is not performed. Thereafter, the special winning opening winning invalid flag is set to off at a predetermined timing. It is preferable to set the predetermined timing when a match between the winning number and the discharge number is confirmed (including a power-off), when a special game ends, and the like.

  Upon receiving the control signal, the game ball payout device 19 pays out a predetermined number of prize balls to the upper storage plate 11 (or the lower storage plate 12 when the upper storage plate 11 is full). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S40.

  In step S40, the main control means performs a normal symbol management process. This is a process performed when a game ball flowing down the game area of the game board 4 passes through the normal symbol start gate 40b. Specifically, the starting gate passage sensor 40c inside the normal symbol starting gate 40b detects a game ball passing through the gate and transmits a ball detection signal to the main control means.

  When receiving the above signal, the main control means acquires a random lottery of a normal symbol. Up to four lottery random numbers can be stored, and whether or not the lottery random numbers are determined is determined in the order of storage.

  Further, the main control means transmits a control signal to the normal symbol display device 43b. In the ordinary symbol display device 43b, the ordinary symbol fluctuates due to the blinking of the LED, and after the lapse of a predetermined time, the ordinary symbol displays a win or miss mode according to the lottery result and stops. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S50.

  In step S50, the main control means performs a normal electric accessory management process. This is a process for controlling the operation of the ordinary electric accessory based on the result of the ordinary symbol lottery. In the ordinary symbol management process (step S30), when the ordinary symbol stops in a hit state, the main control means transmits a control signal to the solenoid for the ordinary electric accessory, and the second special symbol starting port is provided for a predetermined time. 38b is opened and closed.

  The main control means is configured to close the opening / closing member when the predetermined time has elapsed, or when a predetermined upper limit number of game balls have been won in the second special symbol starting port 38b before the predetermined time has elapsed. The control signal is transmitted to the solenoid for the ordinary electric accessory. Thereby, the opening / closing member is closed. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S60.

  In the normal symbol management process (step S40), when the normal symbol is stopped in a disengaged mode, the opening / closing member is not opened, and the main control means does nothing to perform the normal electric auditors game process. finish.

  In step S60, the main control means performs a special symbol management process. This is a process performed when a game ball flowing down the game area of the game board 4 wins the first special symbol starting port 38a or the second special symbol starting port 38b.

  Although the details will be described later, when the starting winning port sensor 38c detects a game ball, the starting winning port sensor 38c transmits a ball detection signal to the main control means, and a lottery of a special symbol is performed by the main control means.

  The main control means transmits a control signal to the special symbol display device 43a. In the special symbol display device 43a, the special symbol is changed by the 7-segment LED, and the special symbol is stopped after a predetermined time elapses according to a lottery result in a hit or miss state. In addition, the fluctuation of the special symbol is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 36 as a decorative symbol that can be reliably recognized by the player. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S70.

  Finally, in step S70, the main control means performs a special electric accessory management process. This is a process of controlling the operation of the special electric accessory (large winning device 39) based on the special symbol lottery result.

  Although the details will be described later, when the special symbol is stopped in a hit mode, a so-called big hit is made, and a special game including a plurality of rounds is given to the player. As will be described later, in the special symbol management process (step S60), when the special symbol is stopped in a disengaged manner, the special electric auditors product management process ends immediately. When the special electric auditors product management process ends, the game management process also ends.

  Next, an input management process performed in the game management process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main control means acquires the level data of each input port, creates edge data based on the data, and stores it in the work area (step S21). Specifically, the processing is to acquire the ON / OFF signals of the special winning opening sensor 39c, the general winning opening sensor 42c, and the like, and to store the edge data in a predetermined area of the RAM 243. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S22.

  Next, the main control means determines whether or not it has passed the special winning opening sensor (step S22). When the game ball has passed the special winning opening sensor 39c, the determination is "YES", and the process proceeds to step S23. On the other hand, if it has not passed, the determination is "NO", and the input management process ends.

  If the determination in step S22 is "YES", the main control means determines whether or not the special electric auditors are operating (step S23). Specifically, it is a determination as to whether or not a “special electric accessory operation flag” described later is turned on, regardless of whether or not the opening / closing door of the attacker is being opened. If the special electric accessory is currently operating, the determination is "YES", and the process proceeds to step S24. On the other hand, when the special electric accessory is not operating, the determination is “NO”, and the process proceeds to step S25.

  If the determination in step S23 is "YES", the main control means determines whether error 8 or error 9 is occurring (step S24). If an error 8 or an error 9 (mismatch between the number of winnings and the number of emissions) is currently occurring, the determination is "YES", and the process proceeds to step S25. On the other hand, if no error has occurred, the determination is “NO”, and the input management process ends.

  If the determination in step S24 is "YES", the main control means sets the special winning opening winning invalid flag to 5AH (step S25). That is, the "large winning port winning invalid flag" is turned on when the special winning port sensor 39c detects a game ball while the special electric auditors are not operating, or when an error 8 or an error 9 occurs. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S26.

  Here, the payout of prize balls is not performed during the period when the “winning opening winning award invalid flag” is on. When the number of discharges is larger than the number of winnings, only the prize balls corresponding to the number of excess discharges may be invalidated. Note that the "big winning opening winning invalid flag" is reset when the inconsistency between the winning number and the discharge number is canceled (FIG. 22: step S206) or in a big hit end process (FIG. 23: step S212) described later. For example, after the mismatch is released even during the special game, the prize balls are paid out.

  Finally, the main control means transmits an output signal to an external terminal. Specifically, a signal relating to the abnormality is output to an external terminal and transmitted to the hall computer via the external terminal. Thereafter, the input management process ends.

  Next, a special symbol management process performed in the game management process will be described with reference to FIG. In the special symbol management process (FIG. 10: step S60), the main control means determines a special symbol operation status (variable waiting, varying, confirming time) to be described later, and manages each process.

  First, the main control means performs a start-up opening check process 1 (step S61). This is to judge the winning of the game ball to the first special symbol starting port 38a, store the random number for the big hit determination in the holding storage area, and create the holding look-ahead command if necessary. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S62.

  In step S62, the main control means performs a start-up opening check process 2. The same processing as the start-up opening check process 1 is performed for winning a game ball to the second special symbol start-up opening 38b. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S63.

  Next, the main control means determines whether or not the condition device operation flag is 5AH (step S63). The condition device is a device that operates when a condition for continuing the big hit is established when a big hit occurs. In this step, it is determined whether or not the condition device operation flag is turned on. When the condition device operation flag is “5AH”, the determination is “YES”, and the process proceeds to step S68. On the other hand, when the condition device operation flag is not “5AH”, the determination is “NO”, and the process proceeds to step S64. That is, the process after step S64 is the process in the case of the normal game mode in which no big hit occurs.

  If the determination in step S63 is "NO", the main control means performs a special symbol operation status determination (step S64). If the special symbol operation status (hereinafter, also referred to as special symbol operation status) is set to “00H” or “01H”, it means that the special symbol is “waiting for change”, and the process proceeds to step S65. .

  If the special figure operation status is set to "02H", it means that the special symbol is "changing", and the process proceeds to step S66. Further, if the special figure operation status is set to “03H”, it means that the special symbol is “during confirmation time”, so the process proceeds to step S67. Hereinafter, processing in each special figure operation status will be described.

  First, with reference to FIGS. 13A and 13B, a special symbol change start process performed in the special symbol management process will be described. As described above, when the special symbol operation status is determined to be “00H” or “01H” (both are in a variable standby state) in the special symbol operation status determination (FIG. 12: step S64), the main control unit performs this processing. I do.

  First, in FIG. 13A, the main control means determines whether or not the number of reserved special figure 2 balls is 0 (step S81). If the number of reserved balls in the special figure 2 is 0, the determination is “YES”, and the process proceeds to step S82. On the other hand, if the number of reserved balls in the special figure 2 is not 0, the determination is “NO”, and the process proceeds to step S86 (see FIG. 13B).

  If the determination in step S81 is "YES", the main control means determines whether or not the number of reserved special figure 1 balls is 0 (step S82). If the number of reserved balls in the special figure 1 is 0, the determination is “YES”, and the process proceeds to step S83. On the other hand, when the number of reserved balls in the special figure 1 is not 0, the determination is “NO”, and the process proceeds to step S86 (see FIG. 13B).

  If the determination in step S82 is "YES", the main control means determines whether or not the special figure operation status is 00H (step S83). As will be described later, “01H” is set as the special figure operation status immediately after the special symbol confirmation time processing (FIG. 12: step S67) is executed. When the special figure operation status is “00H”, the determination is “YES”, and the special symbol change start processing is ended. On the other hand, if the special figure operation status is not “00H” (if it is “01H”), the determination is “NO”, and the process proceeds to step S84.

  If the determination in step S83 is "NO", the main control means transmits a customer waiting demonstration command (step S84). The "customer waiting demonstration command" is issued from the main control means (main control board 24) to the sub-control means (special figure 1 and special figure 2) when the number of reserved balls is 0 and the special figure operation status is "01H". It is transmitted to the effect control board 25). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S85.

  In step S85, the main control means sets 00H to the special figure operation status. The special symbol change start process is completed by this set, but thereafter, in the special symbol change start process, the process of “YES” in the determination in step S83 is repeated unless the hold information is generated.

  If the determinations in steps S81 and S82 are “NO”, the main control means subtracts 1 from the number of reserved balls in the special figure 1 or the special figure 2 (FIG. 13B: step S86). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S87.

  In step S87, the main control means transmits a hold subtraction command. Since the main control means transmits the "hold subtraction command" to the sub control means, the hold display of the special symbol display device 43a (7-segment LED on the right) and the hold display displayed on the liquid crystal display device 36 are decremented by one. Is done. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S88.

  In step S88, the main control means sets special symbol operation confirmation data. Specifically, when the special figure 1 starts to change, “00H” is set as special symbol operation confirmation data, and when the special figure 2 starts to change, “01H” is set. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S89.

  In step S89, the main control means shifts the hold storage area. The holding storage areas 1 to 4 having the same number as the maximum holding number are shifted by 1 as the number of holding balls is subtracted. At this time, 0 is set for the hold storage area 4 in which the latest hold information is stored. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S90.

  In step S90, the main control means performs a special electric auditors product operation determination random number determination process. This is a so-called special drawing lottery process in which a hit random number determination table corresponding to the special map is determined and a random number determination process is performed. Further, a process of storing the big hit determination flag in the work area is also performed. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S91.

  In step S91, the main control means performs a special stop symbol creation process. Here, a symbol table selection table corresponding to the special figure is selected, a random number value for symbol determination and a big hit determination flag are acquired, and a stop symbol of the special figure is created. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S92.

  In step S92, the main control means performs a game state transition preparation process. Here, when the big hit determination flag is ON, the game state transition table corresponding to the big hit type is selected, and the value is stored in various buffers with reference to the table. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S93.

  In step S93, the main control means performs a special figure variation pattern creation process. This is a process of selecting a variation pattern distribution table and creating a variation pattern of a special figure based on the variation pattern random numbers. Also, referring to the fluctuating time table, the fluctuating time of the special figure is stored in the special symbol accessory operation timer, and the "fluctuating pattern designation command" is transmitted to the sub-control means (effect control board 25). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S94.

  In step S94, the main control means sets the changing flag of the special figure 1 or the special figure 2 to 5AH. Specifically, the changing flag of one of the special figures, which will change from now on, is turned on. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S95.

  In step S95, the main control means transmits a decorative symbol designating command. The decorative design is a design that is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 36 in a variable manner. The main control means (main control board 24) creates a "decorative symbol designating command" and transmits it to the sub-control means (effect control board 25).

  When the sub-control means receives the above-mentioned "variation pattern designation command" and "decorative design designation command", it can acquire information such as the type of big hit that occurs in the current design variation. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S96.

  Finally, the main control means performs various settings at the start of the fluctuation (step S96). Specifically, “00H” (erase) is set in the random number storage area 0. In addition, since the special symbol operation status is set to "02H" (during change), in the next special symbol operation status determination process (FIG. 12: step S64), a special symbol change process (to be described later) (step S64) is performed. (FIG. 12: Step S66). After that, the special symbol change start process ends. Returning to FIG. 12, the process proceeds to step S68 (described later).

  Next, the special symbol changing process performed in the special symbol management process will be briefly described. The main control means performs this processing when the special symbol operation status is determined to be "02H" (in the course of fluctuation) in the special symbol operation status determination (FIG. 12: step S64).

  The main control means determines whether or not a special symbol accessory operation timer, which is a timer relating to the fluctuation time of the special figure, is 0, and when the timer becomes 0, transmits a “fluctuation stop command”. Also, various settings are made when the fluctuation is stopped, but the special figure operation status is set to "03H" (during the confirmation time), so in the next special symbol management processing, the special symbol operation status determination (FIG. 12: step S64) Then, the process branches to a special symbol confirmation time processing (FIG. 12: step S67) to be described later. Thereafter, the special symbol change processing ends. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S68 (described later).

  Next, with reference to FIG. 14A and FIG. 14B, a description will be given of the special symbol confirmation time processing performed in the special symbol management processing. The main control means performs this processing when the special symbol operation status is determined to be "03H" (during the confirmation time) in the special symbol operation status determination (FIG. 12: step S64).

  First, in FIG. 14A, the main control means determines whether or not the special symbol accessory operation timer is 0 (step S101). Here, a determination is made as to whether or not the time for final display of the special figure has elapsed. When the special symbol auditors operation timer becomes 0, the determination is “YES”, and the process proceeds to step S102. On the other hand, if the special symbol auditors operation timer has not yet become 0, the determination is “NO”, and the processing during the special symbol confirmation time is terminated (see FIG. 14B).

  If the determination in step S101 is "YES", the main control means sets the special figure operation status to "01H" (step S102). When the special symbol operation status is set to "01H" (in the standby state for fluctuation), the next special symbol management process branches to the special symbol fluctuation start process (FIG. 12: step S65) in the special symbol operation status determination. Become. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S103.

  Next, the main control means determines whether or not the big hit determination flag is 5AH (step S103). This is a determination as to whether the big hit determination flag is on. If the big hit determination flag is “5AH”, the determination is “YES”, and the process proceeds to step S104. On the other hand, if the big hit determination flag is not “5AH”, the determination is “NO” and the process proceeds to step S105.

  If the determination in step S103 is “YES”, the main control means performs various settings when the big hit symbol is stopped (step S104). For example, the big hit determination flag is returned to “00H”, and the condition device operation flag is set to “5AH”. Thereafter, the processing during the special symbol confirmation time is ended.

  If the determination in step S103 is "NO", the main control means determines whether or not the special figure time reduction counter is 0 (step S105). The special figure time-saving counter is a counter that counts the number of times in the time-saving mode. For example, 0 is set in the normal game mode. When the special figure time reduction counter is 0, the determination is “YES”, and the process proceeds to step S109 (see FIG. 14B). On the other hand, if the special figure time reduction counter is not 0, the determination is “NO” and the process proceeds to step S106.

  If the determination in step S105 is “NO”, the main control means decrements the special figure time saving counter by 1 (step S106). Steps S106 to S108 are processing relating to the subtraction of the number of times saved. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S107.

  Next, the main control means determines whether or not the special figure time reduction counter is 0 (step S107). If the special figure time reduction counter is 0, the determination is "YES", and the process proceeds to step S108. On the other hand, if the special figure time reduction counter is not 0, the determination is “NO” and the process proceeds to step S109 (see FIG. 14B).

  When the determination in step S107 is “YES”, the main control unit performs various settings at the end of the working hours (step S108). For example, the normal figure time reduction state flag and the special figure time reduction state flag are each set to “00H”. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S109 (see FIG. 14B).

  Next, the main control means determines whether or not the special figure certainty change counter is 0 (FIG. 14B: step S109). In the probability variation mode of the present embodiment, the number of times is limited, and the remaining number of the probability variation mode is counted by the special figure probability variation number counter. When the toku-zu probability variation counter is 0, the determination is “YES”, and the process proceeds to step S113. On the other hand, if the special figure probability variation counter is not 0, the determination is “NO”, and the process proceeds to step S110.

  If the determination in step S109 is "NO", the main control means decrements the special figure certainty change counter by one (step S110). Steps S110 to S112 are processing relating to the subtraction of the number of times of change in probability. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S111.

  Next, the main control means determines whether or not the special figure certainty change counter is 0 (step S111). When the toku-zu probability variation counter is 0, the determination is “YES”, and the process proceeds to step S112. On the other hand, if the toku-zu probability variation counter is not 0, the determination is “NO”, and the process proceeds to step S113.

  When the determination in step S111 is “YES”, the main control unit performs various settings at the time of the end of the probable change (step S112). For example, the ordinary figure probability change state flag and the special figure probability change state flag are set to “00H”, respectively. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S113.

  Next, the main control means determines whether or not the special figure change frequency counter is 0 (step S113). The special figure change number counter is a counter used when changing the change pattern and the effect according to the change number of the special figure. If the special figure variation counter is 0, the determination is “YES”, and the processing during the special symbol confirmation time is ended. On the other hand, if the special figure variation counter is not 0, the determination is “NO”, and the process proceeds to step S114.

  If the determination in step S103 is "NO", the main control means decrements the special figure change frequency counter by 1 (step S114). Steps S114 to S116 are processing relating to the subtraction of the number of times of variation pattern distribution. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S115.

  Next, the main control means determines whether or not the special figure change frequency counter is 0 (step S115). If the special figure variation counter is 0, the determination is “YES”, and the process proceeds to step S116. On the other hand, if the special figure variation counter is not 0, the determination is “NO”, and the special symbol confirmation time processing is terminated.

  Finally, if the determination in step S115 is “YES”, the main control means sets the next number to the fluctuation pattern distribution designation number, and sets the number corresponding to the special figure fluctuation number counter (step S116). .

  For example, after a special game based on a certain variable symbol winning (with V winning), the variation pattern distribution designation number is set to “1” and the special figure variation counter 1 is set to “30” (see FIG. 8A). . At this time, 30 times are counted by the special figure change number counter, and when the special figure change number counter becomes 0, the change pattern distribution designation number is “2” and the special figure change number counter 2 is “2” by this step. 60 ". Thereafter, the processing during the special symbol confirmation time is ended. Returning to FIG. 12, the process proceeds to step S68.

  Finally, the main control means updates the special symbol display data (step S68). Specifically, the special symbol of the special symbol display device 43a is updated. Thereafter, the special symbol management process ends.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 15, the special electric auditors product management process performed in the game management process will be described. In the special electric auditors management process (FIG. 10: step S70), the main control means performs a special electric auditors operation status (a big hit start process, a special electric auditors operation start process, a special electric auditors operation in-process, a special electric auditors operation process, which will be described later). (Electrical accessory operation continuation determination processing, jackpot end processing) are determined, and each processing is managed.

  First, the main control means determines whether or not the condition device operation flag is 5AH (step S71). When the condition device operation flag is “5AH (ON)”, the determination is “YES”, and the process proceeds to step S72. On the other hand, if the condition device operation flag is not “5AH”, the determination is “NO”, and this process ends. That is, the process after step S72 is performed when a big hit occurs.

  If the determination in step S71 is "YES", the main control means performs a special electric auditors product operation status determination (step S72). When the special electric auditors product operation status (hereinafter, also referred to as special power operation status) is set to “00H”, it means “big hit start”, and the process proceeds to step S73.

  If the special power operation status is set to “01H”, it means that “the special power operation is being started”, and the process proceeds to step S74. Similarly, when the special power operation status is set to “02H”, it means that “the special power operation is being performed”, and the process proceeds to step S75.

  Furthermore, if the special power operation status is set to “03H”, it means “special power operation continuation is being determined”, so the process proceeds to step S76, where the special power operation status is set to “04H”. Means that the big hit is being ended, and the process proceeds to step S77. Details of the processing of steps S73 to S77 will be described below. After these processes are completed, the main control means terminates the special electric auditors product management process.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 16, the big hit start process performed in the special electric auditors product management process will be described. As described above, the main control means performs this processing when the special electric operation status is determined to be "00H" (big hit start) in the special electric accessory operation status determination (FIG. 15: step S72).

  First, the main control means performs various settings at the start of the big hit (step S121). Specifically, "5AH" is set in the accessory continuous operation device operation flag, and "01H" is set in the continuous number counter. The continuous number counter is used to count the number of rounds in the special electric auditors product operation continuation determination processing described later (see FIG. 21B), and “01H” means the first round.

  Also, since the special electric operation status is set to "01H" (special electric operation is being started), the special electric auditors operation start processing (FIG. 15: step) in the next special electric auditors operation status determination (FIG. 15: step S72). The process proceeds to S74). After the various settings at the start of the big hit are completed, the process proceeds to step S122.

  In step S122, the main control means sets various data according to the type of big hit. Specifically, the maximum number of rounds, the round display LED number, and the big hit start interval (pre-start interval in FIG. 6A) time are stored in the RAM 243. The big hit start interval time is used in a later-described special electric auditors product operation start process (see FIG. 17). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S123.

  Finally, the main control means transmits a jackpot start interval command (step S123). Specifically, the main control means (main control board 24) transmits a "big hit start interval (fan fare) command" to the sub control means (effect control board 25). Then, the big hit start process ends.

  Next, the special electric auditors product operation start process performed in the special electric auditors product management process will be described with reference to FIG. As described above, the main control means performs this processing when it is determined in the special electric auditors product operation status determination (FIG. 15: step S72) that the special power operation status is “01H” (the special power operation is being started).

  First, the main control means determines whether or not the special symbol accessory operation timer is 0 (step S131). Specifically, it is determined whether the big hit start interval time has elapsed or whether an interval time between rounds described later has elapsed. When the special symbol auditors operation timer becomes 0, the determination is “YES”, and the process proceeds to step S132. On the other hand, if the special symbol auditors operation timer has not reached 0, the determination is “NO”, and the special electric auditors operation start process ends.

  If the determination in step S131 is "YES", the main control means transmits a special winning opening command (step S132). Specifically, the main control means (main control board 24) transmits a "winning opening command" to the sub control means (effect control board 25). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S133.

  In step S133, the main control means stores the special electric auditors product operation time according to the big hit type and the number of rounds in the special symbol auditors operation timer. For example, in the case where a win is made per winning design symbol, the special electric auditors operation time of each of the 13 rounds is set in the special symbol auditor operation timer. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S134.

  Next, the main control means determines whether or not it is a special round (step S134). The special round corresponds to the sixth round of the present embodiment (see FIG. 6A (a)). If the current round is a special round, the determination is "YES", and the flow proceeds to step S135. On the other hand, if it is not a special round, the determination is “NO” and the process proceeds to step S136.

  If the determination in step S134 is "YES", the main control means sets the solenoid operation timer of the distribution unit (step S135). In the special round, the position of the distribution unit 55 is switched according to time, but an operation timer of a solenoid that drives the distribution unit 55 is set. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S136.

  In step S136, the main control unit performs various settings at the start of the opening operation. Specifically, the special winning opening winning number counter is set to “00H”. “00H” means that the winning number is “0”.

  Also, since the special electric operation status is set to “02H” (during special electric operation), in the next special electric auditors product operation status determination (FIG. 15: step S72), the special electric auditors operation in-process (FIG. 15: step S75) ). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S137.

  Finally, the main control means performs a special winning opening opening / closing operation setting process (step S137). The details of the special winning opening opening / closing operation setting process will be described below with reference to FIG.

  First, the main control means sets ON / OFF of the solenoid based on the jackpot type, the number of rounds, the special symbol accessory operation timer, and the solenoid operation pattern (step S141). The solenoid here is a solenoid that drives an opening / closing door of an attacker. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S142.

  Next, the main control means determines whether or not it is a special round (step S142). If the current round is a special round, the determination is "YES", and the flow proceeds to step S143. On the other hand, if it is not a special round, the determination is “NO”, and the special winning opening opening / closing operation setting process ends.

  If the determination in step S142 is "YES", the main control means determines whether the solenoid operation timer of the distribution unit has reached 0 (step S143). When the solenoid operation timer has become 0, the determination is “YES”, and the special winning opening opening / closing operation setting process ends. On the other hand, if the solenoid operation timer has not reached 0, the determination is “NO”, and the flow proceeds to step S144.

  If the determination in step S143 is "NO", the main control unit sets ON / OFF of the solenoid based on the solenoid operation timer and the solenoid operation pattern (step S144). This is the setting of the solenoid that drives the distribution unit 55. Thereafter, the special winning opening opening / closing operation setting process ends. Thereby, the special electric auditors product operation start process ends.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 19, the special electric auditors product operating process performed in the special electric auditors product management process will be described. As described above, the main control means performs this processing when the special electric operation status is determined to be “02H” (the special electric operation is being performed) in the special electric accessory operation status determination (FIG. 15: step S72).

  First, the main control means performs a special winning opening winning number check process (step S151). Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 20A and FIG. 20B, details of the special winning opening winning number check processing will be described.

  First, in FIG. 20A, the main control means determines whether or not the vehicle has passed the special winning opening sensor (step S161). If the game ball has passed the special winning opening sensor 39c, the determination is "YES", and the flow proceeds to step S162. On the other hand, if it has not passed, the determination is “NO”, and the flow proceeds to step S165.

  If the determination in step S161 is "YES", the main control means adds one to the specified number of winnings (step S162). That is, the special winning opening sensor 39c counts the prescribed number of winnings for winning the special winning opening. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S163.

  Next, the main control means determines whether or not the maximum number of winnings has been reached (step S163). If the maximum winning number has been reached, the determination is “YES”, and the flow proceeds to step S164. On the other hand, if the maximum number of winnings has not yet been reached, the determination is "NO", and the flow proceeds to step S165. Note that the maximum winning number may be made different depending on the type of big hit or the type of round.

  If the determination in step S163 is “YES”, the main control means clears the special symbol accessory operation timer to 0 (step S164). By clearing the special symbol auditors operation timer, the process proceeds to the case where one round game has been completed (FIG. 19: step S153 / YES). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S165.

  Next, the main control means determines whether or not the vehicle has passed the special winning opening sensor (step S165). When the game ball has passed the big winning port sensor 39c of the attacker, the determination is "YES", and the process proceeds to step S166. On the other hand, if it has not passed, the determination is “NO”, and the flow proceeds to step S167.

  If the determination in step S165 is "YES", the main control means adds one to the winning number (step S166). That is, the special winning opening sensor 39c counts the number of winnings to the attacker. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S167.

  Next, the main control means determines whether or not the vehicle has passed the non-specific area sensor (step S167). If the game ball has passed the non-specific area sensor 57c, the determination is "YES", and the flow proceeds to step S168. On the other hand, if it has not passed, the determination is “NO”, and the process proceeds to step S169 (see FIG. 20B).

  If the determination in step S167 is "YES", the main control means adds 1 to the number of emissions (step S168). That is, the non-specific area sensor 57c counts the number of discharges from the attacker. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S169 (see FIG. 20B).

  Next, the main control means determines whether or not the vehicle has passed the specific area sensor (FIG. 20B: step S169). If the game ball has passed the specific area sensor 56c, the determination is "YES", and the process proceeds to step S170. On the other hand, if it has not passed, the determination is “NO”, and the flow proceeds to step S174.

  If the determination in step 169 is "YES", the main control means determines whether or not it is a special round. If a special round is currently being executed, the determination is “YES”, and the flow proceeds to step S171. On the other hand, when the special round is not being executed (when the normal round is being executed), the determination is “NO”, and the process proceeds to step S172.

  Although details will be described later, when the game ball passes through the specific area, if the special round is being executed (step S170 / YES), the number of discharges is counted without any problem, and if the normal round is being executed (step S170). / NO), a process relating to the notification of the abnormal winning is performed.

  First, if the determination in step S170 is “YES”, the main control means adds 1 to the number of emissions (step S171). That is, the specific area sensor 56c counts the number of discharges from the attacker. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S174.

  On the other hand, if the determination in step S170 is “NO”, the main control unit transmits a V-pass abnormal command (step S172). The “V-pass abnormal command” is transmitted from the main control means (main control board 24) to the sub-control means (effect control board 25), and upon receiving this command, the sub-control means To notify the abnormality. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S173.

  In step S173, the main control unit transmits an output signal to an external terminal. Specifically, a signal relating to the abnormality is output to an external terminal and transmitted to the hall computer via the external terminal. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S174.

  Next, the main control means determines whether or not it is a special round (step S174). If a special round is currently being executed, the determination is “YES”, and the flow proceeds to step S175. On the other hand, when the special round is not being executed (when the normal round is being executed), the determination is “NO”, and the special winning opening winning number check process ends. This means that even if the game ball passes through the specific area during the execution of the normal round, it is invalidated and does not shift to the probability variation mode later.

  If the determination in step S174 is "YES", the main control means determines whether or not an error 9 is occurring (step S175). Error 9 is a special winning opening discharge abnormality (see FIG. 9), and is notified when the winning number is larger than the discharging number. If the error 9 is currently occurring, the determination of “YES” is made, and the special winning opening winning number check process ends. On the other hand, when the error 9 is not occurring, that is, when the discharge is completed normally, the determination is “NO”, and the process proceeds to step S176.

  If the determination in step S175 is "NO", the main control means determines whether or not the vehicle has passed the specific area sensor (step S176). If the game ball has passed the specific area sensor 56c, the determination is "YES", and the flow proceeds to step S177. On the other hand, if it has not passed, the determination is “NO”, and the special winning opening winning number check process ends.

  If the determination in step S176 is "YES", the main control means sets the specific area passage flag to 5AH (step S177). This “specific area passing flag” is confirmed in a jackpot end process (FIG. 23: step S213) described later. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S178.

  In step S178, the main control unit transmits a specific area passage command. The “specific area passing command” is transmitted from the main control means (main control board 24) to the sub-control means (effect control board 25), and upon receiving this command, the sub-control means displays on the liquid crystal display device 36. "V prize display" (see FIG. 7B) is displayed in the area. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S179.

  Next, the main control means determines whether or not it is a non-probable variable symbol hit (step S179). If the special game being executed is based on a non-probable variable symbol hit, the determination is "YES", and the flow proceeds to step S180. On the other hand, if it is not due to the non-probable variable symbol hit, the determination is “NO”, and the special winning opening winning number check process ends.

  Finally, if the determination in step S179 is "YES", the main control means sets the non-specific V winning flag to 5AH (step S180). The “non-specific V winning flag” is a flag that is turned on when a game ball wins a V for a non-probable variable symbol. Based on this flag and the above-described specific area passing command, “non-specific V winning” (see FIG. 9) ) Is performed. The “non-specific V winning flag” is reset by a jackpot ending process (FIG. 23: step S212) described later. After that, the special winning opening winning number check process ends. Thereafter, returning to FIG. 19, the process proceeds to step S152.

  In step S152, the main control means performs a special winning opening opening / closing operation setting process. The details of the special winning opening opening / closing operation setting process have been described with reference to FIG. 18 and will not be described here. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S153.

  Next, the main control means determines whether or not the special symbol accessory operation timer is 0 (step S153). Here, it is determined whether or not the special electric auditors product operating time has elapsed. When the special symbol auditors operation timer becomes 0, the determination is “YES”, and the process proceeds to step S154. On the other hand, if the special symbol auditors operation timer has not yet become 0, the determination is “NO”, and the special electric auditors in-operation process ends.

  If the determination in step S153 is "YES", the main control means transmits an inter-round interval command (step S154). Specifically, the main control means (main control board 24) transmits the "inter-round interval command" to the sub control means (effect control board 25). The “inter-round interval command” is, for example, a command notifying that transition to the interval between the first round and the second round is performed. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S155.

  In step S155, the main control means performs various settings 1 at the end of the opening operation. Specifically, the special electric auditors product operation status is set to “03H” (special power operation continuation determination). Accordingly, in the next special electric auditors product operation status determination process (FIG. 15: step S72), the process proceeds to the special electric auditors product operation continuation determination process (FIG. 15: step S76). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S156.

  Next, the main control means determines whether or not it is a special round (step S156). If the current round is a special round, the determination is “YES”, and the process proceeds to step S157. On the other hand, if it is not a special round, the determination is “NO”, and the flow proceeds to step S158.

  If the determination in step S156 is "YES", the main control means performs various settings 2 at the time of completion of the opening operation (step S157). Specifically, the special symbol accessory operation timer is set to 4980 ms. This corresponds to the remaining ball discharge time of the special round (see FIG. 6A). Thereafter, the special electric auditors operation in-operation process ends.

  On the other hand, if the determination in step S156 is “NO”, the main control unit performs various settings 3 at the time of the end of the opening operation (step S158). Here, the special symbol accessory operation timer is set to 1980 ms. This corresponds to the remaining ball discharge time in the normal round. Thereafter, the special electric auditors operation in-operation process ends.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 21A and FIG. 21B, the special electric auditors product operation continuation determination process performed in the special electric auditors product management process will be described. As described above, the main control means performs this process when the special electric operation status is determined to be "03H" (the special electric operation continuation is being determined) in the special electric accessory operation status determination (FIG. 15: step S72). .

  First, in FIG. 21A, the main control means performs a special winning opening winning number check process (step S181). The details of the special winning opening winning number check are the same as those described with reference to FIGS. 20A and 20B, and thus description thereof will be omitted. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S182.

  In step S182, the main control means performs a special winning opening opening / closing operation setting process. The special winning opening opening / closing operation setting process is the same as that described with reference to FIG. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S183.

  Next, the main control means determines whether or not the special symbol accessory operation timer is 0 (step S183). Since the special symbol auditors operation timer is the remaining ball discharging time set in step S157 or step S158 in FIG. 19, it is determined whether or not this time has elapsed.

  When the special symbol auditors operation timer has reached 0, the determination is "YES", and the flow proceeds to step S184. On the other hand, if the special symbol auditors operation timer has not yet become 0, the determination is “NO”, and the special electric auditors accessory operation continuation determination processing ends (see FIG. 21B).

  If the determination in step S183 is “YES”, the main control means determines whether the solenoid operation timer of the distribution unit has reached 0 (step S184). If the solenoid operation timer has reached 0, the determination is "YES", and the flow proceeds to step S186. On the other hand, if the solenoid operation timer has not reached 0, the determination is “NO”, and the flow proceeds to step S185.

  When the determination in step S184 is “NO”, the main control unit performs settings related to the solenoid of the distribution unit (step S185). Specifically, even when the solenoid operation timer of the distribution unit has not become 0 due to the elapse of the remaining ball discharge time, “00H” is set and the timer is reset.

  Further, the solenoid of the distribution unit is turned "OFF" and returned to the closed position. Thereby, when the remaining ball discharging time has elapsed, the specific area can be closed, and the game ball can be prevented from passing through the specific area at an unintended timing. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S186.

  In step S186, the main control unit performs a discharge confirmation process. Hereinafter, the details of the discharge confirmation processing will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main control means determines whether or not the winning number and the discharge number match (step S201). If the number of winnings and the number of emissions match, the determination is "YES", and the flow proceeds to step S204. On the other hand, if they do not match, the determination is "NO", and the flow proceeds to step S202.

  First, the case where the determination in step S201 is “NO” will be described. In this case, the main control means transmits a special winning opening winning discharge check command (step S202). The "large winning opening winning discharge check command" is a command relating to the number of winnings and the number of emissions of the attacker, and there are two types depending on the case where the winning number> the number of emissions and the winning number <the number of emissions.

  Specifically, the main control means (main control board 24) transmits a "winning prize mouth winning discharge check command" to the sub control means (effect control board 25). Upon receipt, notification is performed according to each of the above cases. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S203.

  In step S203, the main control means sets an error based on the number of winnings and the number of emissions. Specifically, if the number of emissions is larger than the number of winnings, an error 8 is set. The error 8 is a large winning opening excessive discharge abnormality (see FIG. 9). If the number of winnings is larger than the number of emissions, an error 9 is set. The error 9 is a special winning opening discharge abnormality (see FIG. 9). If the number of winnings and the number of emissions match, it is in a normal state, and no error is set. Thereafter, the discharge confirmation processing ends.

  Next, a case where the determination in step S201 is “YES” will be described. In this case, the main control unit determines whether the error 9 is occurring (step S204). If the error 9 is currently occurring, the determination is "YES", and the process proceeds to step S205. On the other hand, when the error 9 is not occurring, the determination is “NO”, and the discharge confirmation processing ends.

  If the determination in step S204 is “YES”, the main control means clears the error 9. Although the error 9 is occurring, since the winning number and the discharge number match, the error 9 is canceled. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S206.

  In step S206, the special winning opening winning invalid flag is set to 00H. Specifically, the special winning opening winning invalid flag turned on in the input management process (see FIG. 11) is turned off. Thereafter, the discharge confirmation processing ends. Returning to FIG. 21A, the process proceeds to step S187.

  Next, the main control means determines whether or not the error 8 or the error 9 is occurring (step S187). If the error 8 or the error 9 is currently occurring, the determination is "YES", and the special electric auditors product operation continuation determination process ends (see FIG. 21B). In this case, the game is not transferred to the next round. On the other hand, if no error has occurred, the determination is “NO”, and the process proceeds to step S188 (see FIG. 21B).

  If the determination in step S187 is "NO", the main control means determines whether or not the maximum number of rounds has been reached (FIG. 21B: step S188). In the present embodiment, when the maximum round 13 has been reached, the determination is “YES”, and the flow proceeds to step S192. On the other hand, until the twelfth round, the determination is “NO”, and the process proceeds to step S189.

  First, the case where the determination in step S188 is “NO” will be described. In this case, the main control means adds 1 to the continuous number counter (step S189). That is, the process is to count the number of rounds of the special game. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S190.

  In step S190, the main control means stores the interval time between rounds according to the jackpot type in the special symbol accessory operation timer. The interval time between rounds is used in the special electric auditors product actuation processing when returning to the processing (see FIG. 17). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S191.

  In step S191, the main control unit performs various settings for continuation. Specifically, the special electric accessory actuation flag is set to “00H”. The special electric auditors product operation flag is set to “00H” in any of the “start”, “between rounds”, or “end” of the jackpot round, but here, “between rounds”.

  In addition, since the special electric auditors product operation status is set to “01H” (special electric operation start), the special electric auditors operation start process (FIG. 15: FIG. 15: The process proceeds to step S74). Thereafter, the special electric auditors product operation continuation determination processing ends.

  Next, a case where the determination in step S188 is “YES” will be described. In this case, the main control unit performs various settings at the time of termination (step S192). Specifically, the special electric accessory actuation flag is set to “00H”. The special electric accessory operation flag is set to “00H” because the big hit round is “end”.

  In addition, the special power operation status is set to "04H" (big hit end), so that the next special electric auditors operation status determination (FIG. 15: step S72) proceeds to the big hit end process (FIG. 15: step S77). become. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S193.

  In step S193, the main control means stores the end interval time corresponding to the big hit type in the special symbol accessory operation timer. The end interval time is used in a jackpot end process described later (see FIG. 23). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S194.

  Finally, the main control means transmits a jackpot end interval command (step S194). Specifically, the main control means (main control board 24) transmits a "big hit end interval (fan fare) command" to the sub control means (effect control board 25). Thereafter, the special electric auditors product operation continuation determination processing ends.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 23, the jackpot ending process performed in the special electric auditors product management process will be described. As described above, the main control means performs this processing when the special electric operation status is determined to be "04H" (big hit end) in the special electric accessory operation status determination (FIG. 15: step S72).

  First, the main control means determines whether or not the special symbol accessory operation timer is 0 (step S211). Here, it is determined whether or not the end interval time has elapsed. When the special symbol auditors operation timer becomes 0, the determination is “YES”, and the process proceeds to step S212. On the other hand, if the special symbol auditors operation timer has not reached 0, the determination is "NO", and the big hit end processing ends.

  If the determination in step S211 is "YES", the main control means performs various settings 1 at the time of end of the big hit (step S212). Specifically, except for the "specific area passing flag" for checking on / off in the next step, the condition device operation flag, the continuous number counter, the maximum continuous number buffer, etc. used in each step during the special electric accessory management processing. Are all cleared to 0. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S213.

  In step S213, the main control means performs various settings 2 at the end of the big hit. Specifically, in response to the ON / OFF state of the “specific area passing flag” (see FIG. 20B) set in the special winning opening winning number check processing, a general power open extension state flag and the like are set. The details of the setting are as described in FIG. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S214.

  In step S214, the main control means performs various settings 3 at the end of the big hit. Specifically, the specific area passage flag is set to “00H”. Since the special power operation status is set to "00H" (big hit start), in the next special electric auditors product operation status determination (FIG. 15: step S72), the process proceeds to the big hit start process (FIG. 15: step S73). Become. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S215.

  Finally, the main control means updates the game state notification information (step S215). For example, when the game shifts to the time-saving game state after this, the time-saving medium notification lamp is turned on. Then, the big hit end processing ends. The processing performed by the main control unit has been described above.

  Hereinafter, the main processing performed on the sub-control side will be described with reference to FIG. The main process includes an initialization process performed at the time of activation of the sub control unit (the effect control board 25).

  First, the sub control unit performs an initialization process (step S221). This mainly performs various initial settings of the sub-control means, and is performed only once at the time of startup. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S222.

  Next, the sub control means determines whether or not the main loop update cycle has been reached (step S222). The main loop is a process of steps S224 to S229 described later, and its update cycle is 16 ms.

  When 16 ms of the update period has elapsed when the process proceeds to step S222, the determination is "YES", and the process proceeds to step S224. On the other hand, before the lapse of 16 ms, the update cycle is not reached, so the determination is “NO”. In this case, the process proceeds to step S223.

  If the determination in step S222 is "NO", the sub control unit performs various soft random number update processing (step S223). Thereafter, the processing of steps S222 and S223 is repeated until the determination of step S222 becomes “YES”. During this loop, a timer interrupt process (see FIG. 25) having a period of 1 ms is executed. The sub-control means counts the number of times of this interrupt process and determines whether or not the above 16 ms has elapsed. I do.

  If the determination in step S222 is "YES", the sub control unit performs an LED data update process (step S224). As described above, steps S224 to S229 are processing of the main loop, but here, the data of the frame decoration LED 8 and the board decoration LED 35 are updated to change the light emission mode of the decoration LED. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S225.

  In step S225, the sub control unit performs a received command analysis process. This is to analyze the type of the received control command and make various settings according to it. For example, when the "big hit start interval command" (see FIG. 16) transmitted in the big hit start processing is received, the sub control means sets the pre-start interval (see FIG. 6A). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S226.

  In step S226, the sub control unit performs a main scenario update process. Specifically, the effect is updated in accordance with the received control command. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S227.

  In step S227, the sub control unit performs a sound output process. Specifically, the sound is output from the speaker 7 according to the scenario. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S228.

  In step S228, the sub control unit performs a solenoid update process. Specifically, the detailed operation of the solenoid used for the movable role is set. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S229.

  Finally, the sub control unit performs a noise countermeasure process (step S229). Specifically, it is checked whether the peripheral LSI is affected by noise. When this process ends, the process returns to the step S222 and the subsequent processes are continuously executed.

  Next, the timer interrupt processing on the sub-control side will be described with reference to FIG. This is an interrupt process executed at a period of 1 ms with respect to the above-described sub-control-side main process (see FIG. 24).

  First, the sub control means initializes the CPU register (step S231). Specifically, a port refresh initial value is set. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S232.

  In step S232, the sub control unit performs an output process. Specifically, output processing of a solenoid or a motor used for a movable accessory is performed. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S233.

  In step S233, the sub control unit performs an effect button input state update process. The sub-control means updates the input state when the effect buttons 13 and 14 are operated. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S234.

  In step S234, the sub control unit performs a switch input state update process. Specifically, input information of the volume switch 31 and the like is confirmed, and a process according to the information is performed. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S235.

  In step S235, the sub control unit performs a liquid crystal control command transmission process. The effect control board 25 transmits the effect command selected by the effect counter to the liquid crystal control board 26, for example. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S236.

  In step S236, the sub control unit performs a motor update process. Specifically, a detailed operation setting of the motor used for the movable accessory is made. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S237.

  In step S237, the sub control unit performs an LED data output process. Specifically, the LED data output for turning on and off the frame decoration LED 8 and the board surface decoration LED 35 at necessary timing is performed. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S238.

  Finally, the sub control means increments the work for the main loop update cycle by one (step S238). This is a process for incrementing the work for the main loop update cycle by 1 in order to count 16 ms, which is the update cycle of the main loop processing (FIG. 24: steps S224 to S229). After that, the timer interrupt processing ends. The series of operations of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment has been described above.

  As described above, in the first embodiment, when the remaining ball discharging time at the end of each round elapses, the distribution unit is controlled so that the game balls are distributed to the non-specific area. Can be prevented from passing through the specific area. In addition, it is confirmed that the winning number and the discharge number of the attacker coincide with the remaining ball discharge time. If they do not match, the prize ball generated by winning the special winning opening sensor is invalidated. Therefore, fraudulent activities can be prevented, and abnormal winnings can be quickly detected.

[Example 2]
Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 26A to 26C. The second embodiment is characterized in that the special round is executed as the final round. Also in this case, when the remaining ball discharging time has elapsed, the distributing unit is returned to the closed position so that the closing operation of the distributing unit is not carried over to the end interval. In the following, a description will be given focusing on portions different from the first embodiment.

  First, FIG. 26A shows a configuration of a special game using the pachinko gaming machine of the second embodiment. The first special game includes a total of thirteen rounds, and the special round is the final thirteenth round. The player can acquire the right to shift to the probability variation mode when the game ball wins V in the special round (see FIG. 26A (a)). The special round and the normal round (other than the thirteenth round) are different in the opening time of the opening / closing door and the remaining ball discharging time.

  The video is the same as the first embodiment in that a “battle (victory)” effect is performed in the first to fifth rounds. However, in the second embodiment, the “song round 1” and the second An “episode round” is performed in each of the tenth to twelfth rounds. Further, when the player wins the V in the thirteenth round and obtains the right to shift to the probable change, the “V winning display” is performed.

  Next, the second special game includes a total of six rounds, and the special round is the final sixth round. Here, since the opening time of the opening / closing door of the special round is short, the game ball rarely wins the V prize. Therefore, after the end of the second special game, the mode is shifted to the time saving mode (see FIG. 26A (b)).

  The video is the same as the first embodiment in that a “battle (defeat)” effect is performed in the first to fifth rounds. However, in the second embodiment, the “ending video” is performed in the sixth round and the second The special game is over.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 26B, the operation of the attacker and the distribution unit will be described using the case of the first special game as an example. Regarding the operation of the opening / closing door of the attacker, when the signal is “ON”, it means an open state, and when it is “OFF”, it means a closed state.

  First, the attacker operation in the special round will be described. The operation time of the opening / closing door is 15.0 seconds (the longest time). After the operation time elapses, the operation proceeds to the end interval of 20.0 seconds after passing the remaining ball discharging time of 4.98 seconds. The operation time of the door in the normal round is 29.0 seconds (not shown).

  The operation of the distribution unit moves to the position where the specific area 56 is opened for 0.02 seconds in synchronization with the opening of the door of the attacker in the special round. Thereafter, it returns to the closed position for 5.38 seconds and moves to the open position again. The distributor is then held in the open position for 14.58 seconds and returns to the closed position again. The total time that the distributing section is held in the open position is 14.6 (= 0.02 + 14.58) seconds.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 26C, the features of the second embodiment will be described using the case of the first special game as an example.

  In the case where the opening and closing door of the attacker is closed after opening the longest 15.0 seconds, the time during which the distribution unit is held at the open position is longer than the opening time of the opening and closing door by the remaining ball discharging time (FIG. 26B). reference). However, in practice, it is rare that the opening / closing door of the attacker is opened for 15.0 seconds, and the maximum number of wins in one round can be sufficiently secured before the time that the distributing section is in the open position elapses. And the door closes.

  In the special round, after the attacker's door is closed, after the remaining ball discharge time of 4.98 seconds, the process proceeds to the end interval of 20.0 seconds. However, the end interval may start while the distribution unit is held at the open position.

  In the second embodiment, since the opening / closing door of the attacker is closed at the end interval, normally, no V prize is won after the end of the special round, but the time in which the distributing unit is in the open position is longer than necessary. May cause unintended V prize such as fraud.

  Therefore, in the second embodiment, when the opening / closing door of the attacker is closed, the distributing unit is moved to the closed position when the remaining ball discharging time has elapsed thereafter. In this way, the operation of the distribution unit in the special round can be completed during that round, and the closing operation of the distribution unit is not carried over to the end interval. Further, after the closing of the opening / closing door, the time during which the distribution section is held at the open position is only the remaining ball discharging time, so that an unintended V winning hardly occurs.

  As described above, in the second embodiment, when the remaining ball discharging time at the end of each round has elapsed, the distribution unit is controlled so that the game balls are distributed to the non-specific area. Here, the special round is executed in the final round, and the operation of the attacker is completely terminated by closing the opening / closing door, so that it is possible to reliably prevent the game ball from passing through the specific area at an unintended timing. In addition, the match between the winning number and the discharge number of the attacker is confirmed during the remaining ball discharging time, and if they do not match, the prize ball generated by the ball entering the special winning opening sensor is invalidated. Therefore, fraudulent activities can be prevented, and abnormal winnings can be quickly detected.

  The above embodiment is an example of the present invention, and various other modified examples are conceivable. In the first and second embodiments, the special round is only the sixth round and the thirteenth round, but any of the rounds may be used.

  Also, a plurality of special rounds may be provided, and the player may be given a plurality of opportunities to acquire the right to transfer to the probable change. For example, the fourth, eighth, and twelfth rounds can be special rounds. In this case, a "battle" effect is performed in the first to third rounds, and if the hero wins, the game ball is made to pass through the specific area in the fourth round. On the other hand, if the hero is defeated, a “battle” effect is performed again in the fifth to seventh rounds or in subsequent rounds.

  The opening / closing pattern of the opening / closing door of the attacker can be arbitrarily set, and may be an operation linked to the position of the distribution unit. For example, when the distribution unit is in the closed position, the operation of closing the opening / closing door of the attacker or repeating the opening and closing can be performed. Further, it is not necessary to completely match the opening timing of the opening / closing door with the timing at which the distribution unit moves to the opening position.

  Once the special winning opening winning invalid flag is turned on, it may not be turned off until the power is turned off. In this case, the prize balls when the prize balls are won in the general winning opening 42 and the first and second special symbol starting openings 38a and 38b in the normal game mode may be invalidated.

  The error notification for the error that has occurred in the pachinko gaming machine is not limited to the mode of FIG. For example, the magnetic abnormality (strong) (error 16) and the radio wave abnormality (strong) (error 17) can be changed so as to continue until 90 seconds elapse from the start of the notification. Further, a plurality of errors occurring during the special round may be notified in a more conspicuous manner (for example, the maximum volume) than errors occurring in other states.

  An error or a warning may be issued not only after the end of the special round but also when the game ball passes through the specific area at an unintended timing such as during a special game per uncertain variable symbol. At this time, it may be determined whether it is accidental or illegal. For example, when two or more game balls are detected in the open state of the extremely short specific area (“cumulative two balls” in FIG. 9), it can be determined to be “illegal”.

  As the notification of "illegal", the abnormality notification LED 32 on the back of the pachinko gaming machine may be merely turned on / flashed, but may be notified in various modes by an LED, a speaker, a display device, or a combination thereof. .

  As described above, the pachinko game machine has been described as the present embodiment, but the present invention is not limited to this, and can be applied to a sparrow ball game machine, an arrangement ball machine, an enclosed game machine, and the like. For example, the present invention can be applied to a type 2 pachinko machine (blade mono).

  Normally, in a second-type pachinko machine, there is a specific area inside the prize device in which the blades open and close, and when the game ball enters a predetermined winning opening, the blade is opened (special game state) and a V-prize is made. A big hit (specific game state) occurs. Therefore, if the specific area is also closed when the remaining ball discharge time elapses after the blade is closed, it is possible to prevent the V prize at an unintended timing.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko gaming machine 2 Outer frame 3 Front frame 4 Gaming board 4a Gaming area 4b Decorative board 5 Front door 6 Glass plate 7 Speaker (Abnormality notification means)
8 Frame decoration LED (Abnormality notification means)
9 front plate 10 firing handle 10a firing device 11 upper storage tray 12 lower storage tray 12a lower storage tray full sensor 13 left effect button 14 center effect button 16 back mechanism board 17 game ball storage tank 18 tank rail 19 game ball dispenser 20 door Open sensor 21 External terminal board 22 Terminal board case 23 Back cover 24 Main control board (determination means, special game execution means, game state control means)
24a Main control board case 25 Production control board 25a Production control board case 26 Liquid crystal control board 26a Liquid crystal control board case 27 RAM clear switch 28 Power supply board 28a Power supply board case 29 Delivery control board 29a Delivery control board case 30 Launch control board 31 Volume switch 32 Abnormality notification LED (Abnormality notification means)
33 Stage member 34a Center decoration 34b Left corner decoration 34c Right corner decoration 35 Panel decoration LED
36 Liquid crystal display device (symbol display means, abnormality notification means)
37 Movable role 38 Starting winning device 38a First special symbol starting port 38b Second special symbol starting port 38c Starting winning port sensor 39 Large winning device (variable winning means)
39c Big winning opening sensor (incident ball detection means)
40a Production gate 40b Normal design start gate 40c Start gate passage sensor 41 Windmill
42 General Winning Port 42c General Winning Port Sensor 43a Special Symbol Display Device 43b Normal Symbol Display Device 44 Guide Rail 44a Outer Guide Rail 44b Inner Guide Rail 45 Launch Path 46 Return Ball Prevention Piece 47 Out Ball Collection Port 48 Ball Shifter 49 Winning Device Reference Signs List 50 Magnetic sensor 51 Radio wave sensor 52 Vibration sensor 53 Ball guidance unit 54 Probable change transition determination unit 55 Distributing unit (distributing means)
56 Specific area 56c Specific area sensor (specific area passage detection means)
57 non-specific area 57c non-specific area sensor (non-specific area passage detection means)

Claims (1)

Lottery means for judging whether or not the game ball is a winning prize,
A special game execution means for executing a special game advantageous to the player based on the fact that the lottery means is determined to be a hit,
A game state control in which, when the game ball passes through a specific area during the special game, a game state after the end of the special game is compared with a normal game state to shift to a privilege game state in which the frequency of occurrence of the special game is high. Means,
Effect means for executing an effect related to a game according to a game state;
When the game ball passes through the specific area during the special game, detection information setting means for setting detection information,
The special game includes a first special game in which the game ball easily passes through the specific area during the special game, and a game ball in which the game ball hardly passes or does not pass through the specific area as compared with the first special game. There are 2 special games,
The first special game and the second special game are progressed using a single special winning device, and a normal round in which the distribution means for distributing game balls to the specific area does not move, Including a special round for moving a ball to a position where the ball is distributed to the specific region and a position where the game ball is not distributed to the specific region,
The game state control means sets, based on the detection information set by the detection information setting means, continuation number information relating to the continuation number of the game state to which the game shifts after the end of the special game,
The production means,
During the special round of the first special game, a first instruction effect for instructing a player to launch a game ball, and a game method for the player such that the game ball passes through the specific area. If the game ball passes through the specific area, the first instruction effect is not terminated, and the game ball passes through the specific area instead of the second instruction effect. Perform an informational production indicating that
During the special round of the second special game, when a game ball passes through the specific area, a notification different from the notification effect is executed during the second special game. Machine.