JP6711790B2 - Amusement machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

A pachinko game machine, which is a type of game machine, is installed in a game machine installation facility (so-called island facility) in a game arcade. Then, the pachinko gaming machine has a function of transmitting a signal capable of specifying that, for example, when a big hit game is generated, for example, an information display device installed in a gaming machine installation facility, etc. For example, the number of jackpots is notified by receiving (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP, 2009-254687, A

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

The present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can notify desired information.

A gaming machine that solves the above-mentioned problems includes a special winning opening and a plurality of winning openings different from the special winning opening, and when a game ball enters the big winning opening A game in which a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out, and when a game ball enters the prize hole, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out for each one prize hole. In the machine, a ball detecting means for detecting a game ball that has entered the winning opening, and an effective ball detecting means for detecting an effective ball used for a game including the game ball detected by the ball detecting means, A normal time prize ball counting means for counting the total number of prize balls paid out from the gaming machine during the normal game, and a normal time effective ball counting means for counting the total number of effective balls used for the game during the normal game, all In the game state, the total number of effective balls used for the game is counted, and the total number of the effective balls used for the game, which is counted by the all-state effective ball counting means, is a predetermined number. When the number of winning balls reaches the normal prize ball counting means, the prize ball storage means for storing the total number of the prize balls, and the effective state used in the game counted by the all state valid ball counting means Effective ball storage means for storing the total number of effective balls used in the game counted by the normal time effective ball counting means when the total number of balls reaches a predetermined number, and used for the game in the normal game A base value counting means for counting a base value indicating a ratio of the total number of the prize balls during the normal game to a total number of effective balls, a setting means for setting setting information defining a jackpot probability, and a display means. The base value includes a first base value counted until the predetermined number is reached and a second base value when the predetermined number is reached, and the display means displays the base value. A base display unit for displaying, and an identifier display unit for displaying an identifier of the base value displayed on the base display unit, wherein the base display unit includes the first base value and the second base value. A base value is displayed, and the identifier includes a first identifier for identifying the first base value and a second identifier for identifying the second base value. The display mode is changed at a timing determined according to the total number of effective balls used in the game counted by the effective ball counting means, but at the timing of the change, it is not notified that the display mode is changed. The display mode is changed , the gaming machine has a first mode in which setting of the setting information is permitted, and current setting information as the setting information. And a second mode for notifying that the gaming machine is capable of notifying that the game machine is in the first mode and notifying that the game machine is in the second mode. In the game, it is performed by the symbol display means for displaying symbols, and in each of the notifications, the symbol display means displays a display pattern different from the display pattern of the jackpot symbol, and the symbol display in the first mode. display pattern of the symbol display means when the means of the display pattern is the second mode is that Do different.

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

An overall perspective view of a pachinko gaming machine. The front view of the game board. The perspective view of the rear side of the game board. The disassembled perspective view of a main board unit. The front view of a main board unit. The block diagram which shows the electric constitution of the pachinko game machine. Explanatory drawing explaining a game state and a game for each game state. The front view of the indicator mounted in a main board. (A), (b) is explanatory drawing explaining the display state of an indicator. The timing chart explaining the display interval of an indicator. Explanatory drawing explaining base value counting control and display control. Explanatory drawing explaining base value counting control and display control. The block diagram which shows the electric constitution of the main board of 2nd Embodiment. Explanatory drawing explaining setting information. Explanatory drawing explaining the display of a base value and setting information.

(First embodiment)
Hereinafter, a first embodiment embodied in a pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 12.

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

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

Further, the front frame WM is provided with a game ball firing handle HD at the lower front surface, and is provided with an upper plate Sa and a lower plate Sb as a ball plate (storage plate) for storing the game balls at the lower front part. The upper plate Sa is a game ball that is launched toward the game area YBa of the game board YB mainly by operating the firing handle HD, and is a storage plate that stores the game balls taken into the machine. The lower plate Sb is a game ball mainly paid out from the pachinko gaming machine 10, and is a storage plate that stores the game balls overflowing from the upper plate Sa. Although not shown, various discharge passages for discharging the game balls to the lower plate Sb are mounted on the rear side of the front frame WM. In the discharge passage, for example, a discharge passage for the game balls overflowing from the upper plate Sa, a discharge passage for the game balls stored in the upper plate Sa, and a game ball that has been hit toward the game area YBa, but reaches the game area YBa. There is a discharge passage for the game ball that has become a return ball without doing it. Further, as shown in FIG. 1, on the upper surface of the upper plate Sa, a production button BT that the player can operate in an operation production, which is one of the productions, and the player lends a lending ball from the pachinko gaming machine 10. A ball lending operation unit TS and the like that are operated at that time are provided.

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

As shown in FIG. 2, the board surface of the game board YB defines a substantially circular game area YBa in a front view. Then, in the approximate center of the game area YBa, the effect display device 11 having the image display portion GH is provided. The image display unit GH of the effect display device 11 is, for example, a liquid crystal display type display unit. The effect display device 11 displays various effects using images, such as a symbol variation game using effect symbols (decorative symbols).

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

The first starting opening 12 is a winning opening for entering a game ball when the starting condition of the symbol variation game is satisfied. In this embodiment, the first starting opening 12 is located below the effect display device 11 and is opened so that a game ball can be inserted at all times. A ball passage (not shown) that guides the entered game ball to the rear side of the game board YB is connected to the first starting opening 12, and the game ball entering the first starting opening 12 is detected in the ball passage. Means (starting opening switch (sensor) S1 shown in FIG. 6) is provided.

The second starting opening 13 is a winning opening for entering a game ball when the starting condition of the symbol variation game is satisfied. In this embodiment, the second starting port 13 is located to the right of the first starting port 12. The second starting port 13 is closed so that a game ball cannot be entered or is difficult to enter when a predetermined condition (ordinary symbol winning) is not established. And the 2nd starting opening 13 can enter a game ball by opening of a predetermined condition (winning of a normal symbol), or is opened so that it may enter easily. The second starting port 13 receives power from an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) and opens. The actuator that opens the second starting port 13 in this embodiment is the actuator AC1 shown in FIG. Further, a ball passage (not shown) that guides the entered game ball to the rear side of the game board YB is continuously provided in the second starting port 13, and the game ball entering the second starting port 13 is provided in the ball passage. Means (starting opening switch (sensor) S2 shown in FIG. 6) is provided.

The special winning opening 15 is a winning opening through which a game ball is entered when the payout condition for the prize ball is satisfied. In this embodiment, the special winning opening 15 is located on the lower right side of the effect display device 11. The special winning opening 15 is closed so that a game ball cannot be entered when a predetermined condition (winning of a special symbol) is not established. Then, the special winning opening 15 is opened so that a game ball can be entered or can be easily entered, depending on the establishment of a predetermined condition (winning of a special symbol). The special winning opening 15 is opened by receiving power from an actuator (a solenoid or a motor). The actuator that opens the special winning opening 15 in this embodiment is the actuator AC2 shown in FIG. In addition, a ball passage (not shown) that guides the entered game ball to the rear side of the game board YB is connected to the special winning opening 15, and the game passage entered in the special winning opening 15 is detected in the ball passage. Means (count switch (sensor) S3 shown in FIG. 6) is provided.

The normal winning openings 16 and 17 are winning openings through which game balls are entered when the payout conditions for prize balls are established. In this embodiment, the normal winning openings 16 and 17 are located in each of the left and right areas of the game area YBa. Further, the normal winning openings 16 and 17 are always open so that the game balls can be entered.

The normal winning opening 16 on the left is at a position where a game ball fired mainly aiming at the first starting opening 12 can enter, and a gaming ball fired aiming at the big winning opening 15 cannot enter. In position. In this embodiment, a plurality of ordinary winning openings 16 are provided in the left area. Then, a ball passage (not shown) for guiding the entered game balls to the rear side of the game board YB is continuously provided in each of the left normal winning openings 16, and the normal passage 16 is entered in the ball passage. Means (normal mouth switch (sensor) S5 shown in FIG. 6) for detecting the game ball is provided. The ball passages connected to the left regular winning opening 16 are composed of a plurality of branch passages for receiving the game balls entered in each ordinary winning opening 16 and a gathering passage for receiving the game balls guided through the respective branch passages. A single ordinary mouth switch S5 is arranged in the collecting passage.

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

In the first start opening 12, the second start opening 13, the large winning opening 15, and the normal winning openings 16 and 17 described above in this embodiment, the payout conditions of the winning balls are satisfied by entering the game balls in all the winning openings. The first start opening 12, the second start opening 13, and the normal winning openings 16 and 17 are a plurality of winning openings different from the special winning opening 15. In this embodiment, the number of prize balls of the first starting opening 12 is [4 balls], the number of prize balls of the second starting opening 13 is [1 ball], and the number of winning balls of the special winning opening 15 is [15 balls]. In addition, the number of prize balls of the normal winning openings 16 and 17 is set to [5 balls]. The number of game balls determined as the number of prize balls is the number of game balls paid out from the pachinko gaming machine 10 for one ball entered. The first starting opening 12, the second starting opening 13, the big winning opening 15, and the normal winning openings 16 and 17 are ball-entering devices which are objects of payout of prize balls by entering game balls, and are provided in the pachinko gaming machine 10. Is provided with a plurality of ball entry devices which are targets of prize ball payout as described above.

The operation gate 18 is provided in the game area YBa. In this embodiment, the operation gate 18 is located on the right side of the game area YBa and is located above the second starting opening 13 and the special winning opening 15. The operation gate 18 is always provided with an opening gate opening 18a for allowing game balls to enter. The gate opening 18a is provided with means (gate switch (sensor) S4 shown in FIG. 6) for detecting a game ball that has entered and passed. The gate opening 18a of the operation gate 18 is a ball entry opening through which a game ball is entered when a starting condition of a symbol variation game (hereinafter, referred to as a "universal symbol variation game") using a normal symbol is satisfied. The second starting opening 13 wins a winning lottery for a normal symbol performed by a game ball entering the actuation gate 18, and after being derived in the universal symbol variation game, operates from a closed state to an open state. The operation gate 18 is not a ball-entering device that is a target of payout of a prize ball by entering a game ball. Even if a game ball enters the operation gate 18, a prize-ball payout condition is not satisfied.

In this embodiment, the player adjusts the strength of the launching strength of the launching handle HD so as to hit the game balls into the left region and the right region, and the first starting port 12 and the second starting port 13 It is possible to enter a game ball into the special winning opening 15, the normal winning openings 16 and 17, or the operating gate 18. Specifically, when the game ball is fired by adjusting the launch strength to a higher level (so-called right hitting), the game ball is easily flowed down to the right area, and the second starting opening 13 and the special winning opening are provided. 15, there is a possibility of entering the normal winning opening 17 on the right or the operating gate 18. Note that right-handed hitting is performed by adjusting the firing strength to the maximum strength or a strength slightly weaker than the maximum strength because it is necessary to launch the gaming ball vigorously in order to reach the area on the right side.

On the other hand, when the game ball is fired by adjusting the launch strength to be weak (so-called left hitting), the game ball is easily flowed down and guided to the left area, and the first starting opening 12 or the left normal winning prize. There is a possibility of entering the mouth 16. In addition, the left hitting does not need to shoot the game ball as vigorously as the right hitting, so the hitting game ball is adjusted to a strength that does not reach the right area. In addition, in this embodiment, when a right hit is performed, the flow path of the game ball is provided by a game component such as a game nail so that the game ball cannot enter the first starting opening 12 and the left normal winning opening 16. Are formed. In addition, the game parts may be arranged so as to restrict the entry into the first starting opening 12 and the left regular winning opening 16 when the player hits the ball to the right. It may be arranged such that it is difficult for the player to enter the first starting opening 12 and the normal winning opening 16 on the left side (the probability of entering the ball is extremely low).

In this embodiment, the "left area" is an area located on the left side of the center line C that bisects the game area YBa into left and right when the game board YB is viewed from the front. Further, in this embodiment, the “right side area” is an area located on the right side of the center line C when the game board YB is viewed from the front. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the game ball shot by operating the launch handle HD is guided by the launch passage 19 located on the left side when the game board YB is viewed from the front, and the backflow prevention located at the most downstream of the launch passage 19 is prevented. It passes through the valve 20 and reaches the game area YBa. Therefore, the “left area” is an area near the launch passage 19 and the “right area” is an area apart from the launch passage 19. Then, the game ball that is guided down the left area passes through the left side of the effect display device 11 located in the game area YBa, and goes to the outlet 21 located at the bottom of the game area YBa. In addition, the game ball that is guided down the right side region passes through the right side of the effect display device 11 located in the game region YBa, and heads toward the outlet 21.

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

In addition, the game ball as an effective ball that has reached the game area YBa may enter one of the winning ports of the game board YB, or enter the out port 21 without entering any winning port. There is also a case of a ball. Then, the effective ball that has entered any of the winning openings is guided from the ball passage that is continuous to the entered winning opening to the guide passage in the middle frame WN and is guided to the outside of the aircraft through the guide passage. , Discharged outside the machine. In addition, the game ball that entered the outlet 21 is guided to the guide passage in the middle frame WN from the ball passage that is connected to the outlet 21, and is guided to the outside of the machine through the guide passage, and then to the outside of the machine. Is discharged.

Returning to the explanation of the game board YB, the special board display device 23, the hold display device 24, and the general figure display device 25 shown in FIG. 6 are arranged on the game board YB. These display devices are located in a part of the game board YB which is visible to the player when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is viewed from the front. For example, these display devices are arranged on a decoration member arranged in the game area of the game board YB, a corner decoration member of the game board YB, or the like.

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

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

The special figure display device 23 is a display device including a light emitting body. In the special figure variation game, an arbitrary combination of the light-emitting bodies forming the display device is derived as a special symbol. The special symbols include a jackpot symbol that is derived when the jackpot lottery is won and an outlier symbol that is derived when the jackpot lottery is not won. On the other hand, in the design variation game of effect symbols, a combination of effect symbols in a plurality of columns is derived. The effect design is made up of a design imitating Arabic numerals, for example. Then, a combination in which the effect symbols in all the rows are the same as the effect symbols is a combination of jackpots that can be specified as winning in the jackpot lottery, and a combination in which the effect symbols in all the rows are not the same effect symbol is won in the jackpot lottery. It is an outlying combination that can specify that there was no such event.

The result derived in the symbol variation game of the effect symbol corresponds to the result derived in the special symbol variation game. Therefore, in the special figure variation game, the lottery result of the big hit lottery is derived with a special symbol, while in the symbol variation game of the effect symbol, the information capable of specifying the lottery result of the big hit lottery is derived with the effect symbol. In addition, the first special figure variation game and the second special figure variation game are not executed at the same time, and the effect display device 11 executes the symbol variation game of the effect symbol corresponding to the special symbol being executed.

The suspension display device 24 displays the number of special figure variation games (execution suspension numbers) whose execution is suspended. The hold display device 24 includes a first hold display device that displays the start hold number of the first special symbol and a second hold display device that displays the start hold number of the second special symbol. The public figure display device 25 executes the general figure changing game, and in the general figure changing game, a normal symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the winning lottery of the normal symbol is derived.

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

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

The liquid crystal panel unit 60 includes a liquid crystal panel forming the image display unit GH, a drive substrate (not shown) for the liquid crystal panel, and a panel case 61 accommodating the liquid crystal panel and the drive substrate. In this embodiment, the liquid crystal panel unit 60 is assembled to the rear wall 50a of the frame mounting member 50.

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

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

The effect display board 46 controls the effect display device 11. The voice/lamp board 47 controls the decoration lamp La and the speaker Sp. The sub integrated board 32 integrally controls a plurality of sub boards. The effect display board 46, the sound/lamp board 47, and the sub integrated board 32 are all sub boards 42 as shown in FIG. The sub integrated board 32 and the voice/lamp board 47 may be configured as independent control boards or may be configured as a single control board.

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

The configuration of the main board unit 80 will be specifically described below with reference to FIGS. 4 and 5.
The main board 30 is configured by mounting various electronic components on a printed board on which a wiring pattern (not shown) is printed. FIG. 4 exemplifies the CPU 30a, the connection terminal 103, the RWM clear button 104, the display 105 as a display unit, etc. as the electronic components mounted on the main board 30. The configuration of the main board 30 will be described later in detail.

The main board case 81 accommodating the main board 30 includes a base member 82 and a cover member 86. By assembling the base member 82 and the cover member 86, a space for housing the main substrate 30 is formed inside thereof.

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

The base member 82 includes a plurality of engaging portions 83a and a single concave portion 83b inside the upper guide groove 83U. The engagement portion 83a and the recessed portion 83b of the upper guide groove 83U are arranged side by side with a predetermined gap along the direction in which the upper guide groove 83U extends. Further, the base member 82 includes a plurality of engaging portions 83a and a single concave portion 83b inside the lower guide groove 83L. The engaging portion 83a and the recessed portion 83b of the lower guide groove 83L are arranged side by side with a predetermined gap along the direction in which the lower guide groove 83L extends. The engaging portion 83a of the upper guide groove 83U and the engaging portion 83a of the lower guide groove 83L are opposed to each other in the vertical direction with the main substrate 30 (fitting recess 82a) interposed therebetween, and are located below the recess 83b of the upper guide groove 83U. The concave portion 83b of the guide groove 83L is vertically opposed to the main substrate 30 (fitting concave portion 82a).

As shown in FIG. 4, the cover member 86 is a rectangular box-shaped member that is open toward the front and extends along the left-right direction. The cover member 86 includes a bulging portion 86a that projects rearward. The bulging portion 86a is a portion for securing a space for accommodating the electronic component provided in the main board 30. Further, the cover member 86 is provided with a proximity portion 86b that spreads in the proximity of the main substrate 30 below the bulging portion 86a. In the cover member 86, the proximity portion 86b is connected to the lower wall 86c of the bulging portion 86a.

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

Further, the cover member 86 includes a plurality of (the same number as the engaging portions 83a of the lower guide groove 83L) locking pieces 87a and a single convex portion 87c on the lower guide rib 87L. The locking piece 87a of the lower guide rib 87L and the convex portion 87c are arranged side by side with a predetermined gap along the direction in which the lower guide rib 87L extends. Each locking piece 87a is provided by forming a cutout portion 87b that is cut out in an L shape in a plan view of the upper guide rib 87U and the lower guide rib 87L. The locking piece 87a of the upper guide rib 87U and the locking piece 87a of the lower guide rib 87L face each other in the vertical direction with the main substrate 30 (fitting concave portion 82a) interposed therebetween, and the convex portion 87c of the upper guide rib 87U and the lower guide rib 87L. The convex portions 87c of the above are vertically opposed to each other with the main substrate 30 (fitting concave portion 82a) interposed therebetween.

With the base member 82 and the cover member 86 assembled, the upper guide rib 87U is inserted into the upper guide groove 83U. Then, the plurality of engaging portions 83a in the upper guide groove 83U are respectively inserted into the cutout portions 87b in the upper guide rib 87U and individually locked with the locking pieces 87a. Further, in the state where the base member 82 and the cover member 86 are assembled, the lower guide rib 87L is inserted into the lower guide groove 83L. Then, the plurality of engaging portions 83a in the lower guide groove 83L are respectively inserted into the cutout portions 87b in the lower guide rib 87L and individually locked with the locking pieces 87a. As a result, the base member 82 and the cover member 86 are restricted from separating in the front-rear direction by the engagement of the engaging portion 83a and the locking piece 87a.

Further, when the base member 82 and the cover member 86 are assembled, the concave portion 83b in the upper guide groove 83U and the convex portion 87c in the upper guide rib 87U engage with each other. Further, in the state where the base member 82 and the cover member 86 are assembled, the concave portion 83b in the lower guide groove 83L and the convex portion 87c in the lower guide rib 87L engage with each other. This prevents the base member 82 and the cover member 86 from sliding in the left-right direction. Therefore, in this embodiment, the base member 82 and the cover member 86 slide in the left-right direction, so that the engagement between the plurality of engagement portions 83a and the plurality of engagement pieces 87a is released. Can be suppressed.

Further, the main board case 81 of this embodiment includes an unauthorized opening preventing unit including a first caulking portion 85 included in the base member 82 and a second caulking portion 88 included in the cover member 86. The first caulking portion 85 and the second caulking portion 88 are fixed inseparably without breaking.

The base member 82 includes a square box-shaped first caulking portion 85 that projects outward from one end of the base member 82 in the left-right direction. The first caulking portion 85 has a plurality (two in this embodiment) of through holes 85a and 85b penetrating in the front-rear direction. On the other hand, the cover member 86 includes a square box-shaped second caulking portion 88 that projects outward from one end of the cover member 86 in the left-right direction. The second caulking portion 88 includes a plurality of (two in this embodiment) through holes 88a and 88b penetrating in the front-rear direction. The through holes 88a and 88b have stepped portions 88d that are recessed in a stepwise manner along the peripheries of the respective openings.

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

As shown in FIG. 4, the main board case 81 includes a first crimping piece 90. The first caulking piece 90 includes a base wall 90a, and square plate-shaped side walls 90b and 90b protruding rearward from the left end portion and the right end portion of the base wall 90a and extending in the up-down direction. ing. The first crimping piece 90 includes locking pieces 90c and 90c on the side walls 90b and 90b, respectively. The locking pieces 90c, 90c are plate-like members whose base ends are connected to the side walls 90b, 90b, respectively, and whose tip ends project between the side walls 90b, 90b. The proximal ends of the locking pieces 90c, 90c are arranged closer to the distal ends (rear sides) of the side walls 90b, 90b than the distal ends of the locking pieces 90c, 90c. The locking pieces 90c, 90c can be relatively easily bent in the left-right direction around the base end portion, respectively, but they are difficult to bend in the protruding direction (front-rear direction) of the side walls 90b, 90b, so that the locking pieces 90c, 90c have a predetermined length. Has strength.

Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the main board case 81 includes a second caulking piece 91. The second caulking piece 91 is a rectangular plate-shaped base portion 91a extending along the up-down direction and a front surface (a surface on the side of the first caulking piece 90) of the base portion 91a. And a lock plate 91b extending along the same. The lock plate 91b includes a lock hole 91c that penetrates the lock plate 91b in the thickness direction (horizontal direction). In this embodiment, the lock hole 91c has a quadrangular shape.

The first caulking piece 90 is inserted into the through hole 85b from the front side (panel case 61 side) opening of the through hole 85b. A support portion (not shown) extends inside the through hole 85b in the vertical direction, and the base wall 90a of the first crimping piece 90 is locked to the support portion. In this state, the second caulking piece 91 is inserted into the through hole 88b from the rear opening of the opening of the through hole 88b. In this state, the locking pieces 90c, 90c of the first crimping piece 90 are inserted into the lock holes 91c of the second crimping piece 91, and the locking pieces 90c, 90c and the lock hole 91c are locked. ing. In the state where the locking pieces 90c, 90c and the lock hole 91c are locked, it is restricted that the second caulking piece 91 is pulled out from the through hole 88b by the contact between the base wall 90a of the first caulking piece 90 and the supporting portion. Has been done. Similarly, when the locking pieces 90c, 90c and the lock hole 91c are locked, the base portion 91a of the second crimping piece 91 and the step portion 88d are brought into contact with each other so that the first crimping piece 90 is pushed through the through hole 85b. Withdrawal is restricted.

When the first crimping piece 90 or the second crimping piece 91 is forcibly pulled out, the locking pieces 90c, 90c are destroyed. Therefore, when the first caulking piece 90 or the second caulking piece 91 is pulled out and the main board case 81 is opened, the same first caulking piece 90 is destroyed because the first caulking piece 90 has been destroyed. The first caulking portion 85 and the second caulking portion 88 cannot be fixed by using them. That is, in the main board case 81 of this embodiment, when the base member 82 and the cover member 86 are separated and opened, a trace of opening can be left in the first caulking portion 85 and the second caulking portion 88. The main board case 81 may include a lid member that covers the through holes 85a and 85b and the through holes 88a and 88b. Further, in the main board case 81, by inserting the first caulking piece 90 into the through hole 85a in advance, the spare second caulking piece 91 is used, and the first caulking portion 85 and the second caulking portion 88 are again formed. May be fixed.

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

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

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

In addition, the cover member 86 includes a number display unit 101 that displays the management number of the main board 30. The number display unit 101 is a seal material having an adhesive surface on which a management number is printed, and is attached to the outside of the cover member 86. The management number of the main board 30 is different for each pachinko gaming machine 10, and is a number for managing which main board 30 is mounted on which pachinko gaming machine 10.

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

In the pachinko gaming machine 10, another gaming component is not assembled further behind the main board unit 80 assembled on the rear side of the gaming board YB. The cover member 86 of the main board case 81 is not covered with other game parts at least at the portion where the mounting surface of the main board 30 faces. Therefore, when the inner frame WN with the game board YB assembled is opened, the main board unit 80 is exposed and visible as shown in FIG. Therefore, in the state where the inner frame WN is opened, the mounting surface of the main board 30 accommodated in the main board case 81 is visible, and the number display section 101 and the information display section 105a of the display 105 are visible. It is possible.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10, although the opening of the middle frame WN and the front frame WM is always restricted by the locking device SS shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is locked using a key managed by the manager of the game hall. The middle frame WN and the front frame WM can be unlocked and opened by operating the device SS. Therefore, the information displayed on the information display unit 105a of the display device 105 is visible by opening the middle frame WN. That is, in this embodiment, the information on the display 105 mounted on the main board 30 is arranged at a position where the player who cannot operate the locking device SS cannot touch it.

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

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

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

The ROM 30b stores a main control program for executing processing relating to the game, information for identifying a variation pattern of the special symbol (main variation pattern), various determination values, and the like. The main fluctuation pattern can specify the fluctuation time (production time) from the start of the fluctuation of the special symbol to the fixed stop display of the special symbol. The main variation pattern can be classified into a variation pattern for big hit variation and a variation pattern for outlying variation. In addition, various judgment values include a big hit judgment value used in a big hit lottery, a normal hit judgment value used in a normal symbol hit lottery, and the like. Further, the RWM 30c stores various information (random number value, timer value, flag, start pending number, etc.) that is appropriately rewritten while the pachinko gaming machine 10 is operating. That is, the CPU 30a stores data (control information) indicating the calculation result by itself in the RWM area of the memory.

The CPU 30a updates the values of various software random numbers at predetermined control cycles (interrupt cycles) and executes random number update processing (software random number generation processing) to be stored in the RWM 30c. The software random numbers include a big hit symbol random number used when determining a big hit symbol of a special symbol, a variation pattern distribution random number used when allocating a main variation pattern, and the like. The random number generation circuit 30d generates a hardware random number by updating the value by 1 for each cycle of an internal system clock (for example, 10 MHz) supplied from a clock generation circuit (not shown). The hardware random number is a big hit random number used in the special design big hit lottery, or a normal hit random number used in the normal symbol hit lottery.

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

The prize ball signal (prize ball designation command) transmitted from the main board 30 to the payout board 31 can specify the number of prize balls corresponding to the prize hole by entering the prize hole to be paid out. Is configured. For example, the prize ball signal when entering the first starting opening 12 is configured to be able to specify [4 balls] as the number of prize balls. Note that, for example, when the total number of prize balls to be paid out on the main board 30 is managed, the prize ball signal is configured to instruct the payout of one prize ball, and the number of required times is set. A prize ball signal for instructing the payout of one prize ball may be transmitted to the payout substrate 31 (until the total number of prize balls becomes zero). The prize ball signal is composed of 2-byte data. One of the first byte data and the second byte data is data indicating that the payout of the prize ball is instructed, and the other is the number of prize balls. Is data indicating.

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

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

In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when a game ball (effective ball) launched into the game area YBa of the game board YB and then guided down the game area YBa, when winning in various winning openings targeted for prize ball payout, In some cases, the player may enter the out port 21 without winning any of the winning ports, or may enter the out port 21 after passing through the operation gate 18. Then, the game ball that has won in any of the winning ports and the game ball that has entered the out port 21 are finally discharged to the outside of the machine through the guide passage mounted in the middle frame WN.

Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, the out switch S7 is arranged in the guide passage where the gaming balls that have won the winning opening and the gaming balls that have entered the out opening 21 gather. That is, the out switch S7 arranged in the guide passage is located below the out port 21 of the game board YB, and more specifically, it is substantially the most downstream of the guide passage (to the outside of the machine that opens in the guide passage). It is located at the lowermost portion of the middle frame WN corresponding to the vicinity of the ball discharge port).

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

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

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

The information signal is a signal that makes it possible to specify information about the game of the pachinko gaming machine 10. For example, as such information, a state of a big hit game, the fact that a game ball has entered the starting opening (first starting opening 12, second starting opening 13), the special figure variation game and the universal figure variation game have ended. And so on. The door open signal is a signal that makes it possible to specify that the mounting frame (front frame WM, middle frame WN) of the pachinko gaming machine 10 has been opened. The security signal is a signal that makes it possible to identify an error that has occurred in the pachinko gaming machine 10. For example, as the error, there are RWM clear, magnetic error, induction magnetic field detection error, large winning opening illegal prize winning error, ordinary electric auditors illegal prize winning error, and the like.

The award ball schedule signal indicates that a predetermined number of predetermined units (for example, 10 balls) of game balls as award balls are scheduled to be paid out, regardless of whether or not the payout unit HS performs a prize ball payout operation. Is a signal that makes it possible to specify. The award ball scheduled signal is transmitted every time the award ball expected number of balls (scheduled payout number) counted upon reception of the award ball signal exceeds a certain number (for example, 10 balls). The prize ball information signal is a signal that makes it possible to specify that a predetermined number of predetermined units (for example, 10 balls) of game balls as prize balls have been paid out. The prize ball information signal is transmitted every time the payout of the game balls as a fixed number of prize balls is completed. The out signal is transmitted each time the number of effective spheres counted each time an effective sphere is detected by the out switch S7 exceeds a certain number (for example, 10 spheres).

The award ball schedule signal, the award ball information signal, and the out signal are transmitted for a fixed time (for example, 128 ms). In addition, the award ball schedule signal, the award ball information signal, and the out signal are transmitted at regular intervals (for example, 128 ms) when continuously transmitted. It should be noted that the fixed time and the fixed interval at which the signal is transmitted are the same time. Further, the case of continuous transmission is, for example, in the case of an out signal, when the number of effective balls detected by the out switch S7 has reached a certain number while being transmitted for a certain period of time. Then, in this case, the out signal is transmitted at a fixed interval after the elapse of the fixed time. The transmission of such a signal is the same for the award ball schedule signal and the award ball information signal.

The award ball schedule signal, the award ball information signal, and the out signal are binary signals that can take a first state (for example, an on (Hi) state) and a second state (for example, an off (Low) state). Speaking concretely, the state is the first state when transmitting and the second state when not transmitting. The time during which the award ball schedule signal, the award ball information signal, and the out signal can be in the ON state can be arbitrarily changed, and the interval (time during which the OFF state) can be continuously transmitted is arbitrarily set. It can be changed.

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

In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, the control signal relating to the payout of prize balls is transmitted and received between the main board 30 and the payout board 31 using the information signal line L1 and the information signal line L2. The information signal line L1 and the information signal line L2 are serial communication lines. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, the information signal line L3 is used to transmit and receive control signals between the main board 30 and the payout board 31 other than the payout of prize balls. The control signals other than the payout of prize balls are, for example, signals transmitted to the external terminal board 40 via the payout board 31. Specifically, it is an information signal, a door opening signal, a security signal, a prize ball schedule signal, a prize ball information signal, and an out signal.

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

The information on the game control includes information on the special figure variation game, information on the big hit game, information on the game state, and information on the payout of prize balls. As the information regarding the special figure variation game, for example, information that can specify the lottery result of the jackpot lottery, information that can identify the variation pattern of the special figure variation game, information that can identify the special symbol derived in the special figure variation game, etc. Is. The information about the big hit game is information that can identify the progress of the big hit game. The information regarding the game state includes information that can specify whether the state is a probability variation state, information that can specify whether the state is a ball entry rate improving state, and the like. The information relating to the payout of prize balls includes information that can identify an untransmitted prize ball signal. The predetermined period is a period until the backup power source (for example, an electric double layer capacitor) is discharged and the backup power source cannot supply power. The backup power supply is mounted on the power supply unit 38.

Then, when power is supplied to the pachinko gaming machine 10 to start it (including power recovery), the CPU 30a for main control and the CPU 31a for payout control store the stored contents when the RWM initialization instruction is not received. It is confirmed whether it is normal, and when it is normal, a process of returning is performed based on the stored information (stored contents) regarding the game control. As a result, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is returned based on the stored contents of the RWM (information regarding game control when the power is cut off). Whether the stored contents are normal or abnormal is confirmed by, for example, confirming the state of the backup flag and confirming that the checksums match. On the other hand, even when the RWM initialization instruction is not received, when the stored contents of the RWM is abnormal, the RWM is initialized and the initial value is set, and when the RWM initialization instruction is received, Similarly, control is started. That is, when the stored content of the RWM is abnormal, the information about the game control described above is initialized. The RWM initialization instruction can be issued by operating the RWM clear button 104 when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is powered on.

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

In addition, the sub-integrated board 32 includes an effect display board 46 that controls the display contents of the effect display device 11, and a sound/lamp board 47 that controls the light emission of the decoration lamp La and the sound output of the speaker Sp. It is connected. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, the sub integrated board 32, the effect display board 46, and the voice/lamp board 47 are mainly subordinates that control the game effect based on the control signal transmitted from the main board 30. The substrate 42. In addition, an effect button BT is connected to the sub integrated board 32, and an operation signal from the effect button BT can be received.

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

The CPU 30a for main control receives the detection signal from the starting opening switch S1 due to the ball entering the first starting opening 12, and the starting holding number of the first special symbol (hereinafter, "the first special drawing holding number"). )” is less than the upper limit number (4 in this embodiment). When the first special figure reservation number is less than the upper limit number, the CPU 30a adds 1 to the first special figure reservation number to rewrite it, and also displays the first special figure reservation number after the addition. The hold display device 24 for the number of figures held is controlled. On the other hand, CPU30a does not add the 1st special figure reservation number, when the 1st special figure reservation number has reached the upper limit number.

Further, when the CPU 30a receives the detection signal from the starting opening switch S2 by the ball entering the second starting opening 13, the starting pending number of the second special symbol (hereinafter, "the second special figure pending number" and (Shown) is less than the upper limit number (4 in this embodiment). When the second special figure reservation number is less than the upper limit number, the CPU 30a adds 1 to the second special figure reservation number to rewrite it, and also displays the second special figure reservation number after the addition. The hold display device 24 for the number of figures held is controlled. On the other hand, CPU30a does not add the 2nd special figure reservation number, when the 2nd special figure reservation number has reached the upper limit number.

CPU30a, the game ball enters the starting opening (the first starting opening 12 or the second starting opening 13) that establishes the starting condition of the symbol variation game, and the starting pending number (the first special figure holding number or the second special drawing) This is a counting unit that counts the number of pending start-ups when the condition that the (number of pending) is less than the upper limit is satisfied. Further, the hold display device 24 is a means capable of displaying the counting result of the number of start-up reservations. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be equipped with a device that directly displays a number as the hold display device 24, or may be equipped with a plurality of light emitters that display the number of pending start-ups depending on the number of lights. ing. Further, the start pending number counted by the CPU 30a is information regarding the special figure variation game stored in the RWM 30c, is retained even when the power supply is stopped, and is information that can be restored when the power supply is started. .. That is, for example, when the pachinko gaming machine 10 holds information capable of specifying “4” as the start pending number, the pachinko gaming machine 10 can return with the start pending number as “4” when the power supply is started, and at the time of return. The hold display device 24 displays the number of the held start-ups that have been restored. On the other hand, the number of pending start-ups counted by the CPU 30a is information that is initialized by the RWM initialization instruction. Therefore, the hold display device 24 when initialized is to show the initial value "0 (zero)".

Further, when the start pending number (first special figure pending number or second special figure pending number) is added, the CPU 30a provides the sub-board 42 with information (hold designation command, etc.) that can specify the starting pending number after addition. Send. The sub-board 42 informs the information that can specify the number of pending start-ups after the addition. For example, on the image display unit GH of the effect display device 11, an image showing the number of holdings is displayed as information capable of specifying the number of starting holdings after addition.

Further, when the game ball enters less than the upper limit of the number of pending start-ups, the CPU 30a acquires various random number values triggered by the incoming ball, and generates random number information capable of specifying the acquired various random number values. , RWM 30c. The random number information may be configured by the value of the random number, or may be configured by information obtained by converting the value of the random number into other information that can specify the value. Further, when storing the random number information, the CPU 30a stores the order of entering the game balls (the order of storing the information) of the game balls that triggered the acquisition of the value of the random number, and the order of entering the first game ball (the information of the information). The storage order) is stored in the RWM 30c so that it can be specified. In addition, when acquiring the value of the random number, the CPU 30a acquires the value of the jackpot random number from the random number generation circuit 30d, and acquires the value of the jackpot symbol random number and the value of the variation pattern distribution random number from the RWM 30c.

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

In addition, the CPU 30a performs a process of storing a suspension of the universal figure variation game and a process of acquiring various random numbers used for a normal symbol hit lottery in the process when the detection signal from the gate switch S4 is received. Note that the CPU 30a establishes the condition that the game ball enters the operation gate 18 that satisfies the starting condition of the universal figure fluctuation game, and the number of starting symbols of the normal symbol is less than the upper limit number (4 in this embodiment). It is a counting unit that counts the number of times of starting starting of a normal symbol as an opportunity. The normal symbol start pending number is displayed on a normal symbol pending display device (not shown) controlled by the CPU 30a. Further, the normal symbol start pending number is stored in the RWM 30c together with the special symbol start pending number, and is similarly information that is retained even when the power supply is stopped, and information that can be restored when the power supply is started. Is. Further, the number of times the starting symbol is held normally is information that is initialized by the initialization instruction of the RWM.

Next, a process (special figure changing process) relating to execution of the special figure changing game for deriving the lottery result of the big hit lottery will be described. The main control CPU 30a executes the special figure variation process at every predetermined control cycle (for example, 4 ms).

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

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

In addition, when both the number of 1st special figure reservations and the number of 2nd special figure reservations are zero, CPU30a performs the process for performing a demonstration production (henceforth "demonstration production"). The demonstration effect is an effect for informing that the pachinko gaming machine 10 is in a standby state by using a device such as the effect display device 11 and for obtaining a customer-guiding effect.

When starting the second special figure variation game, the CPU 30a subtracts 1 from the second special figure reservation number to rewrite it, and displays the second special figure reservation number after subtraction for the second special figure reservation number. The hold display device 24 is controlled. Further, when the second special figure reservation number is subtracted, the CPU 30a transmits information (a reservation designation command or the like) that can specify the second special figure reservation number after the subtraction to the sub-board 42.

Next, the CPU 30a acquires the random number information stored first among the random number information stored in the RWM 30c.
The CPU 30a, which has acquired the random number information, compares the value of the big hit random number with the big hit determination value, and performs a big hit lottery. In the jackpot lottery, the CPU 30a determines whether the jackpot lottery time (that is, the execution time of the special figure variation processing) is the probability variation state or the non-probability variation state based on the information that can specify the game state, Based on the judgment result, a big hit lottery is performed with different winning probabilities.

In the jackpot lottery, the CPU 30a determines whether the value of the jackpot random number acquired from the RWM 30c matches the jackpot determination value. When the value of the big hit random number and the big hit determination value match, the big hit lottery is won. When the big hit lottery is won, the CPU 30a performs a big hit process. Specifically, the CPU 30a determines the jackpot symbol of the special symbol based on the value of the jackpot symbol random number specified from the acquired random number information. The determined big hit symbol becomes a fixed stop symbol derived in the special figure variation game. The special jackpot design is associated with the type of jackpot. For this reason, determining the jackpot pattern will determine the type of jackpot. Further, the CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from the variation patterns for variation of the big hit which can be selected when the big hit is won, based on the value of the variation pattern distribution random number specified from the acquired random number information.

In addition, the CPU 30a performs a losing process when the jackpot lottery is not won. In the removal process, the CPU 30a determines a removal pattern of the special symbol. The determined off symbol is a fixed stop symbol derived in the special figure variation game. In addition, the CPU 30a determines a variation pattern for outlying variation based on the value of the variation pattern distribution random number specified from the acquired random number information. When determining the variation pattern for the outlying variation, the CPU 30a determines either the variation pattern with reach or the variation pattern without reach.

When starting the first special symbol variation game, the CPU 30a performs the same control as the control of the second special symbol described above on the first special symbol. That is, the CPU 30a performs the subtraction of the number of starting pending of the first special symbol, the big hit lottery, and the big hit process or the outlying process based on the result of the big hit lottery.

Further, the CPU 30a performs a process of generating control information (control command) for instructing the sub-board 42 to control the game effect, based on the result of the above-described process, as a process related to the execution of the special figure variation game. The various control information generated in the process is transmitted to the sub-board 42 at a predetermined timing by the command transmission process performed by the CPU 30a.

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

Further, when the elapsed time from the start of the special figure variation game reaches a predetermined variation time (time defined in the variation pattern), the CPU 30a specifies to terminate the special figure variation game as control information. Generate possible fluctuation stop commands (change end information). When starting the special figure variation game, the CPU 30a for main control controls the display content of the special figure display device 23 so as to start the variation of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, and the variation time period. Start measurement. Then, the CPU 30a controls the display content of the special figure display device 23 so as to derive the determined special symbol when the variation time set in the determined main variation pattern elapses.

In the variation pattern of the special figure variation game, the variation time of the special figure variation game (time until the special symbol is derived) is defined. The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a variation pattern of a plurality of types of special figure variation games with different variation times. Of the variation patterns of the special figure variation game, the variation time of the variation pattern with reach for jackpot variation and out-of-range variation is specified to be longer than the variation time of the variation pattern without reach for out-of-range variation. There is. This is because in the symbol variation game of the effect symbol, the time for the variation in which the reach effect is not performed is lengthened so that the digestion of the game (digestion of the starting hold ball) is not disturbed. The fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern for the deviation fluctuation is defined as a relatively short time, and is, for example, about 5000 to 10000 ms at the time of normal game (low certainty and low base). Further, for example, at times other than the normal game (at the time of high accuracy or at the time of high base), a time shorter than that at the time of the normal game is defined, and is, for example, about 1000 to 3000 ms. Further, when a function for shortening the variation time by the number of suspensions at the start of variation is installed, the variation pattern of the shortened variation in which the variation time of about 1000 ms is defined even in the normal game is determined. In some cases.

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

Next, the processing relating to the gaming state will be described.
In this process, the CPU 30a generates control information that can specify the game state as control information. The various control information generated in the above processing is transmitted to the sub-board 42 at a predetermined timing by the command transmission processing performed by the CPU 30a.

Here, referring to FIG. 7, a game state in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment has a probability variation function. The probability variation function is a function that can give a probability variation state in which the winning probability of the jackpot lottery is changed from a low probability (normal probability) to a high probability after the jackpot game is over. The probability variation state is a gaming state that is easier for the big hit lottery and is advantageous to the player than the non-probability variation state in which the winning probability of the big hit lottery is low. The probability variation state is given, for example, until the next big hit lottery is won.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment has a function of improving a ball entry rate. The ball entry rate improving function is a function that can provide a ball entry rate improving state that improves the ball entry rate of the game ball per unit time to the second starting port 13 as the specific starting port. The ball entry rate improved state is a so-called "electric power support state" or "high base state". Note that, in the following description, the state in which the state of improving the ball entrance rate is not given may be referred to as the “state of improving the ball non-ball entrance rate”. The non-ball entry rate improved state is a so-called "non-electric power support state" or "low base state".

The improved ball entry rate can be realized, for example, by executing one control arbitrarily selected from the following four controls, or by combining a plurality of controls. The first control is a variation time shortening control of a normal symbol that makes the variation time of the universal figure variation game shorter than that in the non-ball entry rate improving state. The second control is a probability fluctuation control of a normal symbol that changes the probability of winning a normal symbol winning lottery (ordinary winning probability) with a higher probability than in the non-ball entry rate improving state. The third control is an opening time extension control for making the total opening time of the second starting opening 13 based on winning the normal symbol winning lottery longer than that in the non-ball entry rate improving state. In addition, as the opening time extension control, the number of times the second starting opening 13 is opened based on winning the normal symbol winning lottery is set to be larger than that in the non-ball entry rate improving state, and the ordinary symbol winning lottery. It is advisable to execute at least one of the controls for lengthening the one-time opening time of the second starting opening 13 based on the winning of the second time as compared with the case of the non-ball entry rate improving state. Fourth control, the variation time of the special symbol variation game (for example, the average variation time), is a variation time shortening control of the special symbol that makes it easier to be shorter than in the non-ball entry rate improving state. When the variation time reduction control of the special symbol is executed, the entry rate improvement state is a so-called "variation time reduction state (time saving state)".

The entry rate improvement state is, for example, until the next time the jackpot lottery is won, or after the entry rate improvement state is given, a special upper limit number of times (for example, 100 times) a special figure variation game is executed, or a regulation is specified. It will be given until you win the jackpot lottery before reaching the maximum number of times. In the case of the pachinko gaming machine 10 that uses the first special symbol and the second special symbol, the specified upper limit number is the total number of times of the first special symbol variation game and the second special symbol variation game.

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

There are a first state change opportunity and a second state change opportunity that is different from the first state change opportunity, as an opportunity for the game state to change in the pachinko gaming machine 10.
The first opportunity to change the state is to win the jackpot lottery. The gaming state during the big hit game in the pachinko gaming machine 10 is low and reliable. Therefore, when the big hit lottery is won during a game state other than low certainty and low base, the game state changes to low certainty and low base with the start of the big hit game given by the winning.

In addition, the type of jackpot determined when the jackpot lottery is won is associated with the game state after the jackpot game. To give a concrete example, if the first big hit and the second big hit are provided as the types of big hits, when the first big hit is won, after the big hit game becomes a high certainty and high base, the second big hit is won. When you do, after the end of the big hit game will be low certainty and high base. Since the type of jackpot is determined by winning the jackpot lottery, it can be said that the reason for changing the gaming state after the jackpot game is over is that the jackpot lottery is won, as described above.

The second state change trigger is that the ending condition of the probability variation state and the entry rate improvement state is satisfied when at least one of the probability variation state and the entry rate improvement state is provided. Specifically, if the condition for ending the improved ball entry rate when the second jackpot is won includes the condition that the special figure variation game of the specified upper limit number (for example, 100 times) is executed, If the jackpot lottery is not won before the maximum number of times is reached, the maximum number of times is reached and the "high base" is changed to "low base".

It should be noted that the pachinko gaming machine 10 has a specification in which, for example, a probability variation state is set as a condition for allowing a game ball to pass through a specific area that is predetermined in the game board YB during a big hit game. The state change trigger of the game state in this specification is whether or not the game ball has passed through the specific area. In addition, in this embodiment, as the gaming state that the pachinko gaming machine 10 has, low certainty and low base, low certainty and high base, high certainty and low base, and high certainty and high base are mentioned, Which gaming state the pachinko gaming machine 10 can take depends on the specifications of the pachinko gaming machine 10. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may have a specification that allows a low certainty low base, a low certainty high base, and a high certainty high base.

Then, in the processing relating to the game state, the CPU 30a generates a state designation command (game state information) capable of specifying the game state. The generated game state information is transmitted to the sub-board 42 when the power is turned on (when power is restored) or when the game state changes. For example, when the gaming state after the big hit game is set to high certainty and high base, a state designation command capable of specifying the high certainty and high base is transmitted to the sub-board 42 with the end of the big hit game. Further, the CPU 30a counts the number of special figure variation games that have been executed in the case of managing the giving period of the entry rate improvement state by the number of games, and the entry rate when the ending condition of the entry rate improvement state is satisfied. An end command (game state information) is generated as a state designation command that can specify the end of the improved state.

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

Further, the CPU 30a performs processing described below in addition to the processing described above. For example, the CPU 30a executes a process related to execution of a universal figure variation game (general figure variation process) for deriving a lottery result of a normal symbol winning lottery. In the universal figure variation process, the CPU 30a determines a normal symbol winning lottery using an ordinary random number, a determination of an ordinary symbol derived in the universal figure variation game based on the lottery result, and a variation pattern of the universal figure variation game. To do. In addition, the CPU 30a performs a process of executing the universal figure fluctuation game on the universal figure display device 25 in accordance with the above-described determination items, and, in the case of winning the normal symbol winning lottery, the second starting opening after the completion of the universal figure fluctuation game. A process for opening 13 in a predetermined opening pattern is performed.

In the variation pattern of the universal figure variation game, the variation time of the universal figure variation game (the time until the normal symbol is derived) is defined. The pachinko gaming machine 10 may have a variation pattern of a plurality of types of universal figure variation games with different variation times. When the variation patterns of a plurality of types of universal figure variation games are provided, these variation patterns may have a plurality of variation patterns that can be determined in the same gaming state, or variation patterns that vary in variation time depending on the gaming state are determined. This may be possible, and a plurality of fluctuation patterns may be provided. The variation time specified in the variation pattern of the universal figure variation game is, for example, 6000 ms for "low base", 1000 ms for "high base", and shortens the time until a normal symbol is derived at high base. May be.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may include a plurality of types of opening patterns having different opening modes as the opening pattern of the second starting opening 13. When a plurality of types of opening patterns are provided, these opening patterns may include a plurality of opening patterns that can be determined in the same gaming state, or opening patterns that differ in the opening mode can be determined according to the gaming state. You may make it equipped with two or more. The opening mode can be defined by a combination of the opening time and the number of times of opening. As a specific example, the opening pattern is different between the opening pattern that is opened once in 380 ms and the opening pattern that is opened once in 4500 ms because of different opening times. In addition, the opening pattern for opening once for 380 ms and the opening pattern for opening three times for 380 ms differ in the opening mode due to the different opening times. The open pattern is, for example, one opening of 380 ms for "low base" and one opening of 4500 ms for "high base". When the base is high, it is easy to enter the second starting opening 13. You may.

The variation pattern of the above-mentioned universal figure variation game and the opening pattern of the second starting opening 13 can be arbitrarily set according to the specifications of the pachinko gaming machine 10. Then, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when a plurality of fluctuation patterns of the universal figure fluctuation game and opening patterns of the second starting opening 13 are provided, the types of determinable fluctuation patterns and the types of open patterns are set for each gaming state, The type of fluctuation pattern and the type of opening pattern of the second starting opening 13 that can be determined by changing the state are also changed.

Further, in the process relating to the demonstration effect, the CPU 30a is a demo command that can specify that it is in the standby state as the control information when the execution condition of the demonstration effect is satisfied without the pending symbol variation game of the special symbol. (Standby state information) is generated. This demo command is transmitted to the sub-board 42 at a predetermined timing by the command transmission process performed by the CPU 30a. The demonstration effect is performed regardless of the game state. In other words, in the demonstration effect, for example, when the gaming state is low certainty and low base, and when the gaming state is high certainty and high base, the condition for executing the demonstration effect (the special figure holding number is zero) is satisfied. Done by. Further, in the processing related to the error, processing such as making notification by detecting various kinds of errors occurring in the pachinko gaming machine 10 is performed. In addition, the notification regarding the error is performed regardless of the game state.

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

First, the effect symbol variation process will be described.
In the effect symbol variation process, the CPU of the sub integrated board 32, which is one of the sub-boards 42, when receiving the special symbol command, derives it in the symbol variable game of the effect symbol based on the special symbol specified by the special symbol command. Decide the combination of effect design. When the special jackpot design is designated, the CPU of the sub integrated board 32 determines a combination of jackpots by the effect design. In addition, the CPU of the sub integrated board 32, when a special symbol outlier symbol is designated, based on the main variation pattern specified from the variation start command, a combination of effect symbols to be derived in the symbol variation game of the effect symbol. decide. Specifically, the CPU of the sub integrated substrate 32 determines a combination of outliers including the reach formation symbol when the main variation pattern for outlying variation with reach is designated. Further, when the main variation pattern for out-of-reach variation without reach is designated, the CPU of the sub-integrated substrate 32 determines a combination of out-of-range that does not include the reach formation symbol.

In this embodiment, in the design variation game of effect symbols, a combination of effect symbols in three columns including the left column, the middle column, and the right column is derived. Then, in the symbol variation game of the effect symbol, the reach is formed by deriving the same effect symbol in a predetermined plurality of columns (two columns of the left column and the right column in this embodiment), and the remaining columns (this embodiment). In the form, the reach effect for deriving the middle row (one row) is performed. Therefore, the same effect symbol that is derived in a predetermined plurality of columns becomes a reach formation symbol, and a combination of outliers including the reach formation symbol has a predetermined plurality of columns that are the same effect symbol, and the remaining columns have a predetermined plurality of symbols. The combination is an effect design that is different from the effect design of the row. Further, the combination of the outliers that does not include the reach formation symbol is a symbol in which a predetermined plurality of columns are different, and the remaining columns are a combination that does not matter whether they match the effect symbols of the predetermined plurality of columns. Incidentally, the combination of the big hits in this embodiment is a combination in which the effect symbols in all the rows are the same effect symbols. In other words, the jackpot combination also includes the reach forming pattern.

Further, when the CPU of the sub integrated board 32 receives the fluctuation start command, the CPU controls the display content of the effect display device 11 (image display unit GH) based on the type of the main fluctuation pattern that can be specified from the command. Determine the sub-variation pattern for The sub-variation pattern can specify the effect contents of the symbol fluctuation game of the effect symbol. The CPU of the sub integrated board 32 transmits information capable of specifying the determined effect design and the determined sub variation pattern to the CPU of the effect display board 46 and the CPU of the voice/lamp board 47, respectively.

The CPU of the effect display board 46 controls the display content of the effect display device 11 (image display unit GH) so that the design variation game of the effect symbol is displayed with the effect content specified by the sub variation pattern. In addition, the CPU of the sound/lamp board 47 causes the light emitting mode of the decoration lamp La and the sound of the speaker Sp to perform the light emitting effect and the sound effect accompanying the design changing game with the start of the design changing game of the effect symbol. Control the output mode.

Then, the CPU of the effect display board 46 terminates the symbol variation game of the effect symbols by the passage of the variation time specified from the main variation pattern, and displays the display content of the image display unit GH so as to derive the combination of the effect symbols. Control. In this embodiment, the symbol variation game of the effect symbol is ended by receiving the variation stop command, but the variation time specified from the main variation pattern is measured by the control of the CPU of the effect display board 46. The design variation game of the effect symbol may be ended. That is, the end of the symbol variation game of the effect symbol may be controlled without transmitting the variation stop command from the main board 30.

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

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

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

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

The display 105 of this embodiment has a built-in drive circuit that turns on and off each of the eight LEDs included in the first to fourth display elements D1 to D4. The drive circuit of the display 105 may be mounted on the main board 30 as a separate body, or may be mounted as the display 105 unitized with the drive circuit as in this embodiment.

9A and 9B show an example of the notification of the base value by the display device 105.
The display device 105 of this embodiment is configured such that two display elements among the first to fourth display elements D1 to D4 are set as a set and the set of display elements notifies predetermined information. .. Specifically, the first display element D1 and the second display element D2 form a set, and the combination of the display of these two display elements constitutes one information, and the third display element D3 and the fourth display element D4. And is a pair, and one piece of information is configured by a combination of displays of these two display elements.

The third and fourth display elements D3 and D4 display the base value. The base value is represented by a two-digit number from [00] to [99], and when it is 100 or more, [99. ], and dots are displayed on the fourth display element D4.

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

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

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9A, [bL. 36], which will be described later in detail, displays the base value counted in a predetermined counting cycle, and is a display when the display state of the display 105 is the first display state in this embodiment. Further, as will be described in detail later, [b6.36] shown in FIG. 9B displays the final base value of the base values counted in the predetermined period. It is a display when the display state is the second display state. In this way, on the display 105, the type of the displayed base value can be identified by displaying the base value and the identifier of the base value side by side.

Identifier [bL. ] Is a display corresponding to the first display state and [b6. ] Is a display corresponding to the second display state, but the base value [XX (X: number)] is a display that changes in each display state. The base value [35] shown in FIGS. 9A and 9B is merely an example, and this value is a variable value as described above. In this embodiment, the third and fourth display elements D3 and D4 form a base display portion that forms a base value, and the first and second display elements display the base value identifier displayed on the base display portion. And an identifier display section that configures it.

Further, as shown in FIG. 10, in this embodiment, the display state of the display device 105 is switched at every predetermined cycle (every time T shown in the drawing). Specifically, the display device 105 maintains the first display state for the time T, then switches to the second display state as the time T elapses, and maintains the second display state for the time T. After that, the display state is switched to the first display state again with the lapse of time T, and thereafter, the second display state→the first display state→the second display state→... In this way, by switching between the two display states at every predetermined cycle, it is possible to notify different information on one display 105. The time T is, for example, about 4 to 6 seconds.

Note that FIG. 10 exemplifies the order in which the display state of the display unit 105 is switched as follows: first display state→second display state→first display state→..., but second display state→first display state→ The order of switching may be such that the second display state →. The display 105 of this embodiment starts display after power is turned on, and the display state first displayed at that time may be either the first display state or the second display state.

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

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

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

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

Here, the process of counting the number of prize balls in normal time, the number of effective balls in normal time, and the number of effective balls in all states will be specifically described.
The RWM area (RWM 30c) of the CPU 30a is an area (hereinafter, referred to as "state storage area") for storing information (flag) capable of specifying a game state, and information (flag) capable of specifying whether or not a jackpot is being played. And an area for storing (hereinafter, referred to as "big hit storage area"). Information according to the current game state is stored in the state storage area. For example, if the current gaming state is “Low Certainty and Low Base”, information that can identify the relevant gaming state is stored, and if the current gaming state is High Certainty and High Base, the relevant gaming state can be identified. Information is stored. In the big hit storage area, information that can specify that the big hit game is being played is stored as well as information that can be specified that the big hit game is not being made unless the big hit game is being stored. It

The number of normal prize balls is counted by the CPU 30a when it is possible to specify that the game is a normal game, that is, a low certainty and a low base, and that it is not a big hit game, from the information of the state storage area and the information of the big hit storage area. To do. At this time, the CPU 30a accumulates the number of prize balls corresponding to the entered prize hole in the normal prize ball counter every time a game ball enters the prize hole which is the target of prize ball payout except for the special prize hole 15. to add. Specifically, the CPU 30a cumulatively adds the number of prize balls of the first starting opening 12 when the detection signal of the starting opening switch S1 is received, and the second when the detection signal of the starting opening switch S2 is received. The number of prize balls of the starting opening 13 is cumulatively added. In addition, the CPU 30a cumulatively adds the number of prize balls of the normal winning opening 16 when the detection signal of the normal opening switch S5 is received, and the prize ball of the normal winning opening 17 when receiving the detection signal of the normal opening switch S6. Cumulatively add numbers.

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

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

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

When the number of effective balls in all states reaches a predetermined number, the CPU 30a stores the normal number of effective balls counted at the time of reaching the predetermined number in a predetermined area set in the RWM area. At this time, the area for storing the number of effective spheres at normal time is a buffer for storing the number of effective spheres at normal time counted when the number of effective spheres at all states reaches a predetermined number (hereinafter referred to as “normally effective ball buffer” Function). The CPU 30a stores the normal-time effective ball number counted when the total-state effective ball number reaches a predetermined number, which corresponds to the effective-ball storage unit.

The number of prize balls in the normal time and the number of effective balls in the normal time are cleared to zero by the CPU 30a when a predetermined condition is satisfied. Specifically, the CPU 30a stores the normal prize ball number of the normal prize ball counter in the normal prize ball buffer when the total number of effective balls reaches the predetermined number, and thus the normal prize ball is stored. Clear the counter to zero. Further, the CPU 30a stores the normal valid ball count of the normal valid ball counter in the normal valid ball buffer when the total valid ball count reaches a predetermined number, so that the normal valid ball counter is cleared to zero. To do. The predetermined number is a numerical value (the number of effective spheres) that serves as a reference for counting the base value, and is, for example, 60000. Therefore, the CPU 30a refers to the count value of the all-state effective ball counter, and when it determines that the number of all-state effective balls has reached a predetermined number from the count value, the normal-time prize ball number and the normal-time effective ball number are determined. The number of spheres is stored in each buffer and each counter is cleared to zero. In other words, the total number of effective balls in all states can be determined as a predetermined number, for example, if it is possible to controllably determine whether or not the number of effective balls in all states has reached a predetermined number from the count value of the total state effective ball counter. Each time 60000 is counted, zero may be cleared and counting may be performed again from zero. Further, the total number of effective balls in the entire state can be controlled by, for example, the CPU 30a of 60000 if it can be controllably determined from the count value of the total state effective ball counter whether or not the total number of effective balls has reached a predetermined number. By determining that a multiple has been reached as a predetermined number, it is possible to continue counting without clearing to zero.

Then, the CPU 30a counts the base value to be displayed when the display 105 is in the first display state, using the number of normal prize balls of the normal prize ball counter and the number of normal ball effective of the normal valid ball counter. .. That is, the CPU 30a obtains the count value of the normal time prize ball counter and the count value of the normal time effective ball counter for each predetermined counting cycle, and determines the total number of prize balls at the time of low certainty and low base (low accuracy time saving). ÷ Counting (calculating) using a formula of low certainty and low effective bases (total number of effective spheres)×100. In this embodiment, the base value counted at this time corresponds to the first base value. Further, the first base value is a base value counted until the number of effective balls in all states reaches a predetermined number. In the following description, the base value that is counted using the normal prize ball count of the normal prize ball counter and the normal valid ball count of the normal valid ball counter is referred to as a “first base value”. It should be noted that the first base value is a low certainty and low base, and is a base value during a normal game when the big hit game is not being performed.

Further, the CPU 30a counts the base value displayed when the display unit 105 is in the second display state, using the number of normal prize balls in the normal prize ball buffer and the number of normal valid balls in the normal valid ball buffer. .. That is, the CPU 30a acquires the value of the normal time prize ball buffer and the value of the normal time effective ball buffer that are stored each time the predetermined number is reached, and determines the value of the prize ball at the time of low certainty and low base (low accuracy time saving). Count (calculate) by the following formula: total number ÷ total number of effective spheres with low certainty and low base. In this embodiment, the base value counted at this time corresponds to the second base value. The second base value is a base value when the number of effective balls in all states reaches a predetermined number. In the following description, the base value counted using the number of normal prize balls in the normal prize ball buffer and the normal valid number of the normal valid ball buffer is referred to as a “second base value”. It should be noted that the second base value is a low certainty and low base, and is a base value during a normal game when the big hit game is not being performed.

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

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

In the period of time points X1 to X2, the display device 105 displays the identifier [bL. ] Is blinkingly displayed at a predetermined cycle, and [---(bar)] is lit up and displayed on the base display section. Further, during the period of time points X1 to X2, the display device 105 displays the identifier [b6. ] Is blinkingly displayed at a predetermined cycle, and [---(bar)] is lit up and displayed on the base display section.

The display state of the display unit 105 is switched in a predetermined cycle as described with reference to FIG. 10 even in the period of time points X1 to X2. Further, the blinking display of the identifier is performed, for example, with a period of 0.3 seconds for lighting and 0.3 seconds for extinguishing, and a period of 0.6 seconds. Further, [---] displayed on the base display unit during the period of time points X1 to X2 means that the base value is not notified. In addition, in this embodiment, the CPU 30a counts the normal prize ball count and the normal valid ball count during the period from the time points X1 to X2, but does not count the first base value. In addition, the CPU 30a does not count the second base value during the period from the time points X1 to X2, because the number of effective balls in all states has not reached the predetermined number. In other words, the CPU 30a cannot count the second base value because it has not reached the predetermined number.

The period from time points X2 to X3 shown in FIG. 11 is a period from the number of effective spheres in all states exceeding the number of spheres Y1 to the number of spheres Y2 (for example, 6000 spheres).
During the period of time points X2 to X3, the display device 105 displays the identifier [bL. ] Is displayed in a blinking manner in a predetermined cycle, and the counted first base value B1 ([34] is illustrated in the figure) is lit up and displayed on the base display section. After the first insertion of the pachinko gaming machine 10, the CPU 30a starts counting the first base value when the total number of effective balls exceeds the number of balls Y1. In this embodiment, the identifier [bL. ] Corresponds to the first identifier for identifying the first base value. Further, during the period of time points X2 to X3, when the display device 105 is in the second display state, the indicator [b6. ] Is blinkingly displayed at a predetermined cycle, and [---(bar)] is lit up and displayed on the base display section. That is, the second display state in the period of time points X2 to X3 is the same display as the second display state in the period of time points X1 to X2.

The period from time point X3 to X4 shown in FIG. 11 is a period from the number of effective spheres in all states exceeding the number of spheres Y2 to the number of spheres Y3 (for example, 60,000 spheres). The number of balls Y3 is a number that matches a predetermined number that triggers the counting of the second base value.

During the period of time points X3 to X4, the display device 105 displays the identifier [bL. ] Is lit and displayed, and the counted first base value B1 ([34] is illustrated in the figure) is lit and displayed on the base display unit. Since the CPU 30a starts counting the first base value when the number of effective balls in all states exceeds the number of balls Y1, it is displayed when the display 105 is in the first display state during the period of time points X2 to X4. The first base value to be changed varies depending on the counting result, and the same numerical value may be displayed or a different numerical value may be displayed. In addition, during the period of time points X3 to X4, the display device 105 displays the identifier [b6. ] Is blinkingly displayed at a predetermined cycle, and [---(bar)] is lit up and displayed on the base display section. That is, the second display state in the period of time points X3 to X4 is the same display as the second display state in the period of time points X1 to X3.

The above description is the control relating to the display of the display device 105 from the first insertion of the pachinko gaming machine 10 to the first time the number of effective balls in all states reaches a predetermined number. The RWM area (RWM 30c) of the CPU 30a has an area for storing information (flag) for controlling the display of the base value. In this area, it is possible to specify the information that it is the period until the total number of effective balls reaches the number of balls Y1 after the initial injection, and after the initial injection, the number of effective balls in all states initially reaches a predetermined number. The information that can identify the period until it reaches is stored. Further, in the area, information capable of specifying that it is a period after the number of effective balls in all states first exceeds a predetermined number is stored. Based on this information, the CPU 30a controls the display on the display 105.

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

In the period of time points X4 to X5, the display device 105 displays the identifier [bL. ] Is displayed in a blinking manner in a predetermined cycle, and the counted first base value B2 ([36] is illustrated in the figure) is lit up and displayed on the base display section. Further, at the time point X4, the second base value is in a countable state because the number of effective balls in all states has reached the predetermined number at the time points X1 to X4 which is the first period. Therefore, after the time point X4, the display unit 105 displays the identifier [b6. ] Is displayed in a lit state, and the counted second base value B1f ([34] is illustrated in the figure) is displayed in a lit state on the base display section. The second base value B1f corresponds to the base value when a predetermined number is reached in the previous count (first time in this example). The second base value (base value B1f) is continuously displayed in the second display state this time (second time) until the predetermined number is reached. In this embodiment, the identifier [b6. ] Corresponds to a second identifier for identifying the second base value.

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

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

The period from the time point X7 to the time point X8 shown in FIG. 12 is the third period from when the total number of effective balls exceeds the number of balls Y2 until it reaches the number of balls Y3 (for example, 60,000 balls).
During the period of time points X7 to X8, the indicator 105 displays the identifier [bL. ] Is lit and displayed, and the counted first base value B3 ([32] is illustrated in the figure) is lit and displayed on the base display unit. The first base value B3 varies depending on the counting result, and the same numerical value may be displayed or a different numerical value may be displayed.

Then, in the n-th period from the time point X8 shown in FIG. 12, the display control on the display device 105 is repeated in the same manner as the above-described second and third periods. That is, until the number of effective spheres in all states reaches the number of spheres Y2, the display device 105 displays the identifier [bL. ] Is displayed in a blinking manner in a predetermined cycle, and the counted first base value Bn (XX in the figure is an arbitrary counted number) is lit up and displayed on the base display section. Further, during the entire state, the display 105 is in the first display state until the effective number of balls exceeds the number of balls Y2 and reaches the number of balls Y3. ] Is lit and displayed, and the counted first base value Bn is lit and displayed on the base display unit.

In the second display state, the display unit 105 displays the identifier [b6. ], and the counted second base value Bn-1f (XX in the figure is an arbitrary counted number) is lit and displayed on the base display portion. The second base value Bn-1f corresponds to the base value when the predetermined number is reached last time (n-1 time in this example). The display of the second base value (base value Bn-1f) is continuously displayed in the second display state until the predetermined number is reached this time (nth time).

As described above, the control relating to the display of the display device 105 is performed once until the number of effective balls in all states reaches a predetermined number (for example, 60000 balls). Then, in the first period from the initial insertion of the pachinko gaming machine 10 until the total number of effective balls reaches the predetermined number for the first time, the total number of effective balls in the total state is a fixed number smaller than the predetermined number (for example, 300 balls). The first base value is not displayed until (1) is reached ([--] in the figure). Further, in each period until the number of effective balls in all states reaches a predetermined number, the first identifier for identifying the first base value is displayed in blinking until it reaches a specific number smaller than the predetermined number (for example, 6000 balls). Since the display is turned on after the specific number is reached, different display modes are displayed until the specific number is reached and after the specific number is reached. In the first period shown in FIG. 11, the second base value cannot be counted, and the pachinko gaming machine 10 is in a state of not holding the second base value. On the other hand, in the second and subsequent periods shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, the second base value can be counted, and the pachinko gaming machine 10 is in the state of holding the second base value. Therefore, the second identifier for identifying the second base value is displayed in blinking when the second base value is not held, and is displayed in light when the second base value is held, It is displayed in different display modes depending on whether the second base value is held or not.

The base value (first base value and second base value) displayed on the base display unit of the display unit 105 is counted by the above-described calculation formula and the counting result is displayed. The value that can be displayed on the display is two digits. Therefore, the base display portion of the display unit 105 displays a value obtained by rounding off the counted base value. In this embodiment, the first decimal place after counting is rounded off, and the rounded value is displayed. When the value after rounding is less than 10, [0] is displayed in the tens place of the base value (the value displayed in the third display element D3) (for example, displayed as [09]). Further, in this embodiment, when the value after rounding is 100 or more, the base display unit displays [99. ] Is displayed.

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

As a result, the display of the base value that was displayed when the power supply was stopped returns to the display 105 when the power supply was started. That is, the display contents of the identifier display section and the base display section of the display unit 105 are restored to the state when the power supply was stopped when the power supply was started. The restoration of the display content of the display unit 105 described above means that the display of the base value is restored, and the display state of the display unit 105 (the first display state and the second display state) when the power supply is started. ) Does not mean returning to the same display state as when the power supply was stopped. Then, the display content of the display device 105 is similarly restored even when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is repeatedly turned on. It should be noted that the power supply is stopped when, for example, the manager of the game hall turns off the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 10 due to the end of the business hours of the game hall, or during the business hours of the game hall, for example, a power failure or the like. Including the case where the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 10 is forcibly cut off due to the occurrence of.

It should be noted that the RWM area is initialized even when the CPU 30a does not receive the initialization instruction when the stored contents are abnormal, that is, when the power cannot be restored in the same state as when the power supply was stopped. In the initialization in this case, since an abnormality has occurred in the RWM area, the information necessary for counting the base value and the information necessary for displaying the base value are initialized together with the information regarding the game control. When the information necessary for counting the base value and the information necessary for displaying the base value are initialized, the information returns to the state where the pachinko gaming machine 10 is initially turned on. Therefore, when the power supply is started The display unit 105 will perform the same display as from the time point X1 shown in FIG. In other words, the CPU 30a initializes the information necessary for counting the base value and the information necessary for displaying the base value, and thus controls the counting of the base value and the base value in the same manner as when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is first loaded. Controls the display. As a result, in the display unit 105, for example, during the period from the time point X1 to the time point X2 shown in FIG. 11, the identifier blinks in both the first display state and the second display state, and [- -] is lit up.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment is equipped with a function of notifying the base value, but no matter what value the counted base value may take, there is no control for other controls in the pachinko gaming machine 10. It has no effect. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, there is no direct relation to the base value and other controls are performed. In other words, the various controls performed by the pachinko gaming machine that does not have the function of notifying the base value are the same in the pachinko gaming machine 10 that has the function of notifying the base value regardless of the base value. The control for counting and displaying the base value and other controls are performed independently.

For example, control regarding a special symbol (including a big hit game), control regarding a normal symbol (including a hit game of a normal symbol which opens the second starting opening 13), control regarding a game state (probability variation state, entry rate improving state) The control related to the main board 30, such as the control related to payout of prize balls and the control related to error notification, is performed regardless of the base value. Further, the control regarding the sub-board 42 is performed regardless of the base value. The control related to the sub-board 42 is, for example, control related to a design variation game of effect symbols (including mode effect), control related to light emission effect of the decoration lamp La, control related to voice effect of the speaker Sp, control related to effect button BT, and effect control. In the case where the movable body is provided, there is control regarding the movable effect by the movable body. In addition, when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is equipped with player customization functions such as a function for adjusting the volume of the speaker Sp and a function for adjusting the light amount of the decoration lamp La, the control relating to these customization functions is also related to the base value. Done without.

Further, the function of notifying the base value mounted on the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes changing the display mode of the display 105. Specifically, the display mode is changed by switching the blinking display and the lighting display of the identifier, and the display mode is changed by switching the first display state and the second display state. Even when the display mode of the display device 105 is changed in this way, the game of the pachinko gaming machine 10 can be continuously played without being affected by the change, and the sub-board 42 It is also possible to continuously perform a control effect (for example, an operation of the effect button BT or an operation of the customization function). As described with reference to FIGS. 11 and 12, the display mode of the display device 105 is changed according to the number of effective balls in all states, but the display mode of the display device 105 is changed at the change timing. Nothing is announced. For example, it is not notified that the display mode of the display 105 is changed using the effect display device 11. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, the display 105 is mounted on the main board 30, and no display other than the display 105 (such as a display using a 7-segment LED) is mounted on the main board 30. ..

Therefore, according to this embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(1-1) Equipped with a function of counting the base value during a normal game and notifying the counted base value. The pachinko gaming machine 10 tends to easily obtain prize balls during an advantageous game such as during a big hit game or a state where the ball entry rate is improved, and as a result, the base value considering these games is relatively high. is there. On the other hand, in the normal game, in order to obtain the prize ball, it is necessary to mainly enter the game ball into the first starting opening 12 and the normal winning openings 16 and 17 to satisfy the prize ball payout condition. Therefore, by mounting a function of notifying the base value at the time of the normal game, it is possible to directly know at what rate the player has won the prize ball at the time of the normal game. Therefore, by mounting the above function, it is possible to notify the base value at the time of the normal game, which can be useful information regarding the pachinko gaming machine 10, and it is possible to obtain useful information by the notification.

(1-2) Also, the counting and notification (display) of the base value during the normal game can be realized by mounting the out switch S7 on the pachinko gaming machine 10. Therefore, the base value at the time of the normal game can be obtained for each pachinko gaming machine 10 and directly from the pachinko gaming machine 10. As a result, for example, a means for detecting an effective ball discharged from the pachinko gaming machine 10 to the outside of the machine is installed in the gaming machine installation facility, and the detection result is transmitted to, for example, the hall computer HC to obtain a base value. The configuration can be simplified in comparison. Further, by obtaining the base value at the time of the normal game in the pachinko gaming machine 10 itself, it is possible to perform some kind of notification or effect in each pachinko gaming machine 10 based on the obtained information. It is possible to build a flexible system.

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

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

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

(1-6) The main board 30 is individually assigned a management number from the viewpoint of countermeasures against fraud, and for the management number, for example, a sticker (number display unit 101) on which the management number is printed is attached to the main board case 81. Is clearly stated in. The display unit 105 is arranged on the main board 30 so that the information display unit 105a does not overlap the number display unit 101. Therefore, the base value can be notified without impairing the visibility of the display 105 and the number display unit 101.

(1-7) Further, since the display 105 mounted on the main board 30 is covered with the main board case 81, the display 105 cannot be easily accessed from the outside. Further, the main board case 81 is provided with a means for preventing unauthorized opening, and from this viewpoint as well, it is possible to make the display device 105 inaccessible from the outside. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the display 105 from being easily replaced or changed. Further, by covering the display 105 with the main board case 81, for example, it is possible to suppress a collision of a game ball dropped from a ball tank or the like included in the pachinko gaming machine 10 or a failure due to the collision.

(1-8) As shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, by displaying the identifier and the base value in different display modes according to the number of effective balls in all states, the information currently displayed on the display 105 can be displayed. The meaning can be grasped visually or intuitively, and the visibility of the display 105 can be improved. For example, the first identifier is displayed differently until it reaches a specific number (ball number Y2) smaller than a predetermined number (ball number Y3) and after the specific number is reached, so that the currently displayed base is displayed. It is possible to grasp the total number of effective spheres when counting the values.

(1-9) Further, as shown in FIG. 11, the base value is not counted and displayed until the number of effective balls in all states reaches a certain number (ball number Y1) in the first period, but is displayed. [−−] is displayed on the container 105. The time points X1 and X2 shown in FIG. 11 are mainly assumed to be that the pachinko gaming machine 10 is powered on in the factory test. Therefore, the base value is not counted or displayed in a low reliability state, while [−−] is displayed on the third and fourth display elements D3 and D4. It is also possible to test for defects.

(1-10) Further, as shown in FIG. 11, the second identifier is used when the pachinko gaming machine 10 holds the second base value and when it does not hold the second base value, that is, the first time. It is displayed in different display modes depending on whether it is the period or the second and subsequent periods. Thereby, the meaning of the information currently displayed on the display unit 105 can be visually or intuitively grasped, and the visibility of the display unit 105 can be improved.

(1-11) As the display states of the display device 105, a first display state in which the first base value and the first identifier are displayed and a second display state in which the second base value and the second identifier are displayed are provided. Thereby, information having different meanings can be notified by the single display device 105, and the configuration of the main substrate 30 can be simplified as compared with the case where a plurality of display devices are used.

(1-12) Then, the first display state and the second display state, which are the display states of the display device 105, are switched after a predetermined cycle. Therefore, for example, even when the manager of the game hall or the like checks the display device 105, it is not necessary to perform the operation of switching the display state to visually recognize a plurality of pieces of information, which is easy. In addition, since it is not necessary to provide a unit for switching the display state, it is possible to simplify the configuration of the main board 30 and the display 105.

(1-13) The external terminal board 40 has a terminal for transmitting information each time the number of effective balls detected by the out switch S7 reaches a certain number. Thus, by connecting an external device (hall computer HC) to the terminal, it is possible to transmit information regarding the effective ball to the outside. Therefore, information about the total number of effective numbers can be obtained externally.

(1-14) Also, the information transmitted every time the number of effective spheres detected by the out switch S7 reaches a certain number of spheres is transmitted for a certain period of time, and further reaches a certain number of spheres within a certain period of time. When this is done, after a certain period of time elapses, it is transmitted at certain intervals. Therefore, the external device can be surely received as the information for each fixed number of spheres (effective spheres).

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

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

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

The setting unit 30f is the same as the information display unit 105a of the display unit 105 so that the manager of the game arcade can access the operation unit of the setting unit 30f when the middle frame WN is opened. It is exposed from the substrate case 81. Further, the setting device 30f is arranged at a position that is invisible to the player who cannot operate the locking device SS of the pachinko gaming machine 10, like the display device 105.

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

Hereinafter, the setting mode which is changed by the operation of the setting device 30f will be described.
In this embodiment, it is possible to switch between the first setting mode and the second setting mode by operating the setting device 30f and the RWM clear button 104. The first setting mode can be shifted when the setting device 30f is turned on by the setting key and the power is turned on while operating the RWM clear button 104, and the pachinko gaming machine 10 allows the setting information to be changed. This is the mode for shifting to the setting change state. In the first setting mode, the setting information to be set can be selected by operating the setting switch provided in the setting device 30f. In addition, when shifting to the first setting mode, the pachinko gaming machine 10 also performs initialization of the RWM area (RWM 30c). Initialization of the RWM area at this time is, like the first embodiment, targeted at the area in which information about game control is stored, and is necessary for displaying the information necessary for counting the base value and the base value. The area that stores information is not initialized. That is, even when the pachinko gaming machine 10 shifts to the setting change state, the information necessary for counting the base value and the information necessary for displaying the base value are retained as they are.

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

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

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

Further, in the second setting mode, the CPU 30a displays the setting information currently set. For example, as illustrated in FIG. 15, when the currently set setting information is the first setting information, the CPU 30a causes the information display unit 105a to display the first setting information [--01]. Is displayed. Further, as illustrated in FIG. 15, when the currently set setting information is the second setting information, the CPU 30a causes the information display unit 105a to display the second setting information [--02]. Is displayed.

It should be noted that the CPU 30a limits the display of the display device 105 to only the display capable of specifying the setting information when the mode is shifted to either the first setting mode or the second setting mode. That is, when the mode is changed to either the first setting mode or the second setting mode, the display 105 does not display the information about the base value. In this embodiment, the display 105 functions as a setting information display unit that displays setting information.

Further, the CPU 30a lights the special map display device 23 during the transition to the first setting mode to notify that the pachinko gaming machine 10 is in the setting change state. Further, the CPU 30a lights the special map display device 23 during the transition to the second setting mode to notify that the pachinko gaming machine 10 is in the setting confirmation state. At this time, the special symbol display device 23 is informed by turning on a display pattern different from the special symbol used in the special symbol variation game (a symbol deviating from the big hit symbol). That is, the display pattern of the special figure display device 23 in the setting change state or the setting confirmation state is not the display pattern of the big hit symbol or the display pattern of the deviant symbol. By performing the notification by the special figure display device 23, it is possible to recognize that the pachinko gaming machine 10 is in the setting change state or the setting confirmation state, not limited to the display on the display device 105.

The display of the special figure display device 23 may be different display patterns in the setting change state and the setting confirmation state, or the same display pattern may be displayed in the special figure display device 23. In the case of different display patterns, for example, the display content itself may be different, or the display content is the same, but the display mode is such that the display content is turned on in the setting change state and blinked in the setting confirmation state. You can make them different. Further, the notification of the setting change state or the setting confirmation state is issued only by either the first special figure display device for playing the first special figure changing game or the second special figure display device for executing the second special figure changing game. May be used, or both may be used simultaneously. Further, the special figure display devices may be different such that the setting change state is notified by the first special figure display device and the setting confirmation state is notified by the second special figure display device.

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

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

Incidentally, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment is moved to a desired setting mode by the operation of the setting device 30f and the RWM clear button 104. For example, the RWM clear button 104 is not operated to turn on the setting device 30f. When the is operated to turn on the power, only the initialization of the RWM area is performed as described in the first embodiment. Further, for example, when the power is turned on without operating the setting device 30f and without operating the RWM clear button 104, the power is retained even when the power supply is stopped as described in the first embodiment. Return according to the information about the game control that is present (power recovery process).

Therefore, according to this embodiment, in addition to the effects (1-1) to (1-14) of the first embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(2-1) The configuration information (big hit probability) of the pachinko gaming machine 10 can be changed. Therefore, by changing the setting information, it is possible to cause a change in the pachinko gaming machine 10 that performs the same effect and the like. In addition, it is possible to give the player the enjoyment of inferring which pachinko gaming machine 10 has the superiority.

(2-2) The means for displaying the setting information is also used as the display unit 105 for displaying the base value. Therefore, it is not necessary to separately provide a unit for displaying the setting information, and the configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10, particularly the configuration of the main board 30 can be simplified.

(2-3) The control regarding the counting of the base value and the control regarding the display of the base value are not affected by the type of the setting information that has been set, and the same control is performed even when the setting information is changed. Therefore, it is possible to standardize the standard for counting the base value, and for example, even when comparing with the base value of another pachinko gaming machine, the same standard can be used for comparison. Therefore, the reliability of the base value can be maintained.

(2-4) The display 105 and the setting device 30f are mounted on the same board (main board 30). Therefore, it is possible to improve the visibility of the setting information displayed when the setting device 30f is operated. Further, by mounting the related display unit 105 and the setting unit 30f on the same board, the configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 can be made cohesive.

In addition, each embodiment may be modified as follows.
-In each embodiment, you may change the display pattern of the identifier which identifies a 1st base value, and the identifier which identifies a 2nd base value. Note that the display pattern of numbers and characters on the display 105 may be configured so as to avoid confusion with other numbers and characters.

-In each embodiment, you may change the structure of the display 105. Specifically, the number of display elements D1 to D4 (the number of 7-segment LEDs) forming the display 105 may be increased or decreased. Further, the display elements D1 to D4 may be arranged side by side in one row, for example, two display elements may be arranged in two rows, or one row may be arranged vertically.

In each of the embodiments, the display mode of the identifier and the display mode of the base value may be changed according to the number of effective balls in all states described with reference to FIGS. 11 and 12.
The number of balls Y1, Y2, Y3 relating to the counting of the base value and the display of the base value can be arbitrarily changed. For example, the number of balls Y3 may be 20000 balls.

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

In the above-mentioned another example, the display mode of the identifier in the first display state at the time points X1 to X2 and the display mode of the identifier in the first display state at the time points X2 to X3 in the first period may be different. For example, at the time points X2 to X3, the identifier may be lit and displayed. In this case, the display modes of the identifiers at the time points X2 to X3 and the time points X3 to X4 are the same. Similarly, the identifier in the first display state such as the time points X4 to X5, that is, the identifier until the number of effective balls in all states reaches the number of balls Y3 may be displayed in a lighted state.

-In the said another example, you may change arbitrarily the period when making each identifier of a 1st base value and a 2nd base value blink.
In each embodiment, for example, a threshold value may be set as a base value, and when a base value exceeding the threshold value is displayed as a result of counting, the base value may be displayed in a different display mode (for example, blinking display). For example, the threshold value can be used as an index of an error or fraud by setting the base value higher than the assumed base value. Further, in each embodiment, when the base value is 99, [99] is displayed on the base display portion, and when the base value is 100 or more, [99. ] Is added to the display. Usually, it is difficult to assume that the base value is 100 or more, and therefore the display or notification with ". (dot)" added thereto can be an index for recognizing that a situation that is difficult to assume occurs.

-In each embodiment, you may change the display mode when a base value is 100 or more. For example, a notation such as [FF] may be used. Further, the display pattern may be set to [99] and blinked.

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

In each embodiment, a normal prize ball counter, a normal valid ball counter, an all-state valid ball counter, a normal prize ball buffer, a normal valid ball buffer, a counted first base value and a second base value, etc. Means may be provided for initializing the RWM area that stores the counting result in the control regarding the counting of the base value and the information necessary for the control. It should be noted that this means can be operated only by a specific person such as the manager of the game arcade, and the player cannot operate it.

-In each embodiment, you may transmit the information which can specify the base value which CPU30a counted to the sub-board 42, and may display a base value on the production|presentation display apparatus 11 which the sub-board 42 controls, for example. By doing so, the player can also recognize the base value. Further, in this case, the means for notifying the base value may be a 7-segment LED provided on the board surface of the game board YB or the center frame to which the effect display device 11 is attached.

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

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

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

In each of the embodiments, the CPU 30a of the main board 30 transmits information capable of specifying the base value to the sub-board 42, and the sub-board 42 produces a predetermined effect on the effect display device 11, for example, according to the specified base value. May be performed. For example, if the base value matches or almost matches the expected value, a message such as "Good condition" is displayed, and if the base value is different from the expected value, a message such as "Poor adjustment" is displayed. You may let me.

-In each embodiment, the information which can specify the base value counted by CPU30a of the main board 30 may be transmitted to an external device. The external device is, for example, a hall computer HC or a data counter arranged in the game machine installation facility, and the data counter may notify the base value.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10, for example, the result of counting by the CPU 30a of the main board 30, such as the remaining number of times of the ball entry rate improvement state, is displayed on the effect display device 11 by the control of the sub board 42, for example. As described above, the information counted by the main board 30 and notified by the sub board 42 is the information initialized by the initialization instruction of the RWM area.

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

-In each embodiment, the arrangement of the number display portion 101 in the main board case 81 may be arbitrarily changed. That is, it is sufficient that the information display unit 105a of the display 105 and the number display unit 101 do not overlap.

In addition, in each embodiment, the information display unit 105a of the display device 105 is a display unit that displays information other than the number display unit 101 on the main board case 81 (for example, a two-dimensional code, terminals of the external terminal board 40 will be described. In the case of providing a display section), it is preferable that the display section is arranged at a position not overlapping these display sections.

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

-In 2nd Embodiment, you may mount the indicator 105 and the setting device 30f on another board|substrate. For example, the indicator 105 may be mounted on the main board 30 and the setting device 30f may be mounted on the payout board 31.

In the second embodiment, the indicator 105 may be separately provided with a means for notifying the base value and a means for notifying the setting information, instead of notifying both the base value and the setting information. In this case, the means for notifying the setting information may be mounted on the main board 30, the payout board 31, or the relay terminal board 37 between the main board 30 and the payout board 31. You may.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with means (opening detection switch) that detects opening of the mounting frame (front frame WM, middle frame WN) so that it can be detected that the mounting frame is open. Therefore, in the second embodiment, by utilizing the fact that the opening of the mounting frame can be detected, when the setting device 30f is operated with the mounting frame opened, the setting mode (setting change state or setting confirmation) is performed. It may be possible to shift to a state). On the other hand, when the setting frame 30f is operated while the mounting frame is not open (that is, in the closed state), error notification may be performed.

-In the above-mentioned another example, when the setting device 30f is operated with the mounting frame not opened, the setting mode (setting change state or setting confirmation state) may be set. On the other hand, when the setting device 30f is operated with the mounting frame being opened, an error notification may be given.

-In each embodiment, during the non-ball entry rate improving state, it is possible not to win the normal design hit lottery. In other words, during the non-ball entry rate improving state, even if the game ball is passed through the actuation gate 18, the winning lottery is not won, and all are treated as outliers, so the second starting opening 13 is not opened, The starting condition of the second special figure variation game and the payout condition of the prize ball based on the entry into the second starting opening 13 may not be established. Even in this case, the variation pattern of the ordinary symbol is determined in order to derive the out-of-regulation symbol of the ordinary symbol, and the universal symbol variation game is played.

・As a pachinko gaming machine 10 equipped with a probability variation function, specifications that give a probable state until the next win, or specifications that give a probable state until you win the falling lottery (falling machine), or a predetermined number of times There is a specification (ST machine) that gives a probability variation state until the minute symbol variation game ends. In addition, a pachinko gaming machine equipped with a probability variation function has a specification (V certainty variation machine) that gives a certain variation state when a game ball passes through a specific area. The pachinko gaming machine 10 of each embodiment may be embodied as a pachinko gaming machine of any of these specifications. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be a pachinko gaming machine having a specification in which the above-described tumble machine and V confirmation machine are mixed.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 of each embodiment may be embodied as a gaming machine (a so-called 1 type 2 type mixing machine) that gives a big hit game when a game ball passes through a specific area. In this case, the normal game for counting the base value is a low base game when it is not a big hit game.

-Each embodiment may be embodied as a pachinko gaming machine that is classified into the second type, which is also referred to as a "feather thing" or a "drawing type", as the pachinko gaming machine 10. In this type of pachinko game machine, the opening and closing blades (opening and closing member) of the ball entry device (big winning opening) open when the game ball enters the starting opening, and the game ball that entered the ball entering device receives a special prize. A big hit game is triggered by entering the mouth. In this case, the normal game that counts the base value is when the big hit game is not in progress, and when the opening and closing blades of the ball entrance device are open due to entering the starting opening (small hit), the base value is counted May be

The one-chip microcomputer may be used as the means for controlling the progress of the game mounted on the main board 30.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 of each embodiment may be embodied as a pachinko gaming machine using only special symbols. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of each embodiment, a pachinko gaming machine having a plurality of special winning openings, a single starting port, a pachinko gaming machine using a single special symbol, or a plurality of starting ports. However, it may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine that uses a single special symbol. That is, the configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10, particularly the specific configuration of the game board YB may be arbitrarily changed.

Next, technical ideas that can be understood from the above-described embodiment and other examples will be added below.
(A) A special winning opening and a plurality of winning openings different from the special winning opening are provided, and when a game ball enters the special winning opening, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out for one entry. When a game ball enters the above-mentioned prize hole, the number of prize balls determined for each prize hole is paid out for one ball, and the game machine is used for the game. Effective ball detecting means for detecting an effective ball, an effective ball detecting means for detecting a game ball that has entered the winning opening among the effective balls used in the game, and an award paid from the gaming machine at the time of the normal game. Normal time prize ball counting means for counting the total number of balls, normal time effective ball counting means for counting the total number of effective balls used for the game during the normal game, and effective ball used for the game in all the game states In all state effective ball counting means for counting the total number of, and in normal state prize ball counting means when the total number of effective balls used in the game counted by all state effective ball counting means reaches a predetermined number An award ball storage means for storing the total number of award balls being counted, and an effective ball at the normal time when the total number of the effective balls used in the game counted by the effective state counting means at all states reaches a predetermined number. Effective ball storage means for storing the total number of effective balls used in the game counted by the counting means, and the ratio of the total number of prize balls in the normal game to the total number of effective balls used in the game in the normal game A base value counting means for counting the indicated base value; and a display means, wherein the base value includes a first base value counted until reaching a predetermined number and a second base value when the predetermined number is reached. And the display means has a base display section for displaying the base value and an identifier display section for displaying the identifier of the base value displayed on the base display section. One base value and a second base value when a predetermined number has been reached in the previous counting are displayed, and the identifier includes a first identifier for identifying the first base value and a second identifier for identifying the second base value. A gaming machine with an identifier.

(B) The first identifier is displayed in different display modes until a specific number smaller than a predetermined number is reached and after the specific number is reached.
(C) The second identifier is displayed in different display modes depending on whether the gaming machine holds the second base value or not.

(D) The display means switches to a first display state in which the first base value and the first identifier are displayed, and a second display state in which the second base value and the second identifier are displayed, at predetermined intervals. ..
(E) The effective ball detection means is provided at the lowest part of the mounting frame of the game board or on the game board, and the game area without winning the large winning opening and the plurality of winning openings in the gaming board. It is arranged at the lowest part of the game board below the outlet through which the game balls discharged from the game ball enter.

(E) Equipped with an initializing means for initializing the retained information even when the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, each counting content of the normal time prize ball counting means and the normal time effective ball counting means, and the prize. The stored contents of the sphere storage means and the effective sphere storage means were not initialized by the initialization means, and the display means when the power supply was started was displayed when the power supply was stopped. The base value display is restored.

(G) A counting unit that counts when a predetermined condition is satisfied is provided, and the information held even when the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped includes the normal prize ball counting unit and the normal valid ball counting unit. The content of the count, the content of each of the prize ball storage means and the effective ball storage means, and the content of the count of the counting means are included. The count content of the counting means can be initialized by the initialization means. The counting contents of the prize ball counting means and the normal time effective ball counting means and the stored contents of the prize ball storing means and the effective ball storing means cannot be initialized by the initializing means.

(H) The base value is not displayed on the base display portion until the total number of effective balls counted by the effective ball counting means in all states reaches a fixed number smaller than a predetermined number, and reaches a fixed number. The numbers between and include zero.

(I) An external connection means capable of connecting an external device is provided, and the external connection means outputs information each time the number of effective balls detected by the effective ball detection means reaches a certain number.
(E) A setting means for setting any setting information among a plurality of setting information defining the degree of advantage is provided, and the display means is also used as a setting information display section for displaying the setting information.

(L) Even when the setting information is changed by the setting means, the gaming machine performs the same control as the control for counting the base value and the control for displaying the base value.
(2) A setting means for setting any one of the plurality of setting information defining the degree of advantage, and a change trigger means for giving the opportunity to change the setting information by the setting means, and the display means and the change trigger. The means are mounted on the same substrate.

(W) In a gaming machine provided with a main board and a sub-board to which information is transmitted from the main board in one direction, the main board stores at least a CPU for performing a jackpot lottery process and an operation program for the CPU. ROM, a RWM that temporarily stores data associated with the processing of the CPU, a random number generation circuit that generates a hardware random number, and a display device that can display information are mounted. It is housed in a main board case equipped with an opening prevention means, and the CPU, ROM, RWM, and random number generation circuit are mounted visibly through the main board case. A gaming machine that is mounted so that the display state can be visually recognized while covering the substrate, and that has an information display unit that displays information about the base during a normal game.

(F) The display unit has an information display section that displays information about the base during normal play, and the information display section manages the main board placed outside the main board case when the main board is viewed from the front. It is placed in a position that does not overlap with the number display section that displays numbers.

10... Pachinko gaming machine, 12... 1st starting opening, 13... 2nd starting opening, 15... Big winning opening, 16, 17... Normal winning opening, 21... Out opening, 24... Hold display device, 30... Main board, 30a... CPU, 30b... ROM, 30c... RWM, 30d... Random number generation circuit, 30f... Setting device, 40... External terminal board, 42... Sub-board, 81... Main board case, 85... First caulking section, 88... 2 caulking part, 101... number display part, 104... RWM clear button, 105... indicator, 105a... information display part, S1, S2... starter switch, S5, S6... normal mouth switch, S7... out switch, YB... Gaming board, YBa... Gaming area, WN... Medium frame, HC... Hall computer, B1 to B3, Bn... First base value, B1f, B2f, Bn-1f... Second base value.

Claims (1)

A special winning opening and a plurality of different winning openings different from the special winning opening are provided, and when a game ball enters the big winning opening, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out for one ball. At the same time, when a game ball enters the winning port, the number of prize balls determined for each winning port is paid out for one ball, in a gaming machine,
A ball detection means for detecting a game ball that has entered the winning opening,
An effective ball detecting means for detecting an effective ball used in a game including the game ball detected by the entering ball detecting means;
A normal time prize ball counting means for counting the total number of prize balls paid out from the game machine during a normal game,
Normal time effective ball counting means for counting the total number of effective balls used in the game during the normal game,
Effective ball counting means in all states for counting the total number of effective balls used in the game in all game states,
It stores the total number of the prize balls counted by the normal prize ball counting means when the total number of the valid balls used in the game counted by the effective ball counting means in the all state reaches a predetermined number. Prize ball storage means,
Of the effective balls used for the game counted by the normal time effective ball counting means when the total number of the effective balls used for the game counted by the effective ball counting means in the all state reaches a predetermined number Effective sphere storage means for storing the total number,
Base value counting means for counting a base value indicating a ratio of the total number of the prize balls at the normal game to the total number of effective balls used for the game at the normal game,
Setting means for setting the setting information that determines the jackpot probability,
Display means,
The base value includes a first base value counted until the predetermined number is reached, and a second base value when the predetermined number is reached,
The display means includes a base display unit that displays the base value, and an identifier display unit that displays an identifier of the base value displayed on the base display unit,
The first base value and the second base value are displayed on the base display unit,
The identifier includes a first identifier for identifying the first base value and a second identifier for identifying the second base value,
In the display means, the display mode is changed at a timing determined according to the total number of effective balls used in the game counted by the effective ball counting means in the all state, but the display mode is changed at the timing of the change. The display mode is changed without notifying that the
The gaming machine has a first mode in which setting of the setting information is permitted, and a second mode in which current setting information is notified as the setting information,
The gaming machine is capable of notifying that it is in the first mode and notifying that it is in the second mode, and each notifying is performed by a symbol display means for displaying a symbol in a variable game. In each of the notifications, a display pattern different from the display pattern of the big hit symbol is displayed on the symbol display means, and the display pattern of the symbol display means in the first mode and the second mode display patterns are different Do that gaming machine of the symbol display means.