JP6714545B2 - Amusement machine - Google Patents

Description

INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY The present invention can control to an advantageous state advantageous to a player, can control to a specific state after the termination of the advantageous state, and can control to a special state which is different from the advantageous state and advantageous to the player. The present invention relates to a gaming machine that is capable of providing a gaming value to a player when a predetermined condition is satisfied.

A game machine such as a pachinko game machine or a slot machine is installed in a store such as a pachinko machine or a slot machine, and a game player can play a game with these game machines.

In this regard, for example, Patent Document 1 discloses a pachinko gaming machine capable of outputting a big hit signal and a small hit signal as separate signals.

JP, 2007-175288, A

A type in which the player increases the payout ball not only in the advantageous state controlled by the general big hit lottery as disclosed in Patent Document 1 but also in the special state controlled by the special kind of lottery such as the small hit. In the above gaming machine, there is a demand to accurately calculate the payout balls that the player has acquired in the special state. However, the conventional method cannot accurately calculate the payout balls that the player has acquired in the special state, and has a problem in that it is insufficient from the viewpoint of collecting and managing the game information.

The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that enables a more appropriate aggregation of game information in an external device.

The present invention adopts the following means in order to solve the above problems. It should be noted that the reference numerals used in the description of the modes for carrying out the invention described later and the drawings are added for reference, but the constituent elements of the present invention are not limited to those having the reference numerals.

The invention according to means A is
A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player, that can be controlled to a specific state after the termination of the advantageous state, and that can be controlled to a special state that is different from the advantageous state and that is advantageous to the player And
An assigning means capable of imparting a game value to the player when controlled to the advantageous state and controlled to the special state,
First variable means and second variable means capable of changing between a first state in which the game medium can pass and a second state in which the game medium cannot or cannot pass easily;
State control means capable of controlling the first variable means or the second variable means to the first state,
An output unit capable of outputting a special signal corresponding to both the advantageous state and the special state, a specific signal corresponding to at least the specific state, and an imparting signal corresponding to imparting a game value,
The special state includes a first special state and a second special state,
When the control means is controlled to the first special state, the imparting means is capable of imparting a greater game value to the player than when it is controlled to the second special state,
The output means is
Outputs the special signal when controlled to the first special state,
Does not output the special signal when controlled to the second special state,
The state control means,
The first variable means can be controlled to the first state when controlled to the advantageous state and when controlled to the first special state,
When it is controlled by the second special state, Ri controllable der the second varying means in said first state,
It is possible to totalize and display the game value given in the advantageous state and the game value given in the first special state.
A gaming machine characterized by that.
In the invention according to means A,
A display unit for displaying a plurality of pieces of predetermined information relating to the provision of a game value,
In the display unit, display control means capable of switching and displaying a plurality of the predetermined information for each predetermined period,
The display control means may be capable of switching the type of the predetermined information and changing the display mode when displaying the plurality of predetermined information by switching.
The invention according to means 1 is
It is possible to control to an advantageous state (big hit game state, etc.) that is advantageous to the player, and it is possible to control to a specific state (KT state, etc.) after the end of the advantageous state. It is possible to control to a special state (such as a small hitting game state) that is advantageous for the player, and depending on the establishment of a predetermined condition (such as winning a game ball into the winning opening), give the player a gaming value (such as a winning ball). A gaming machine that can be given (gaming machine 1', etc.),
Corresponding to a special signal (4 signals for big hit etc.) corresponding to both the advantageous state and the special state, and a specific signal (2 signals for big hit or 3 signals for big hit etc.) corresponding to at least the specific state, and giving a game value The gaming machine is characterized by comprising output means (external output board 130, etc.) capable of outputting a grant signal (a prize ball signal, etc.) for
According to this, the specific value corresponding to the game value given to the player in the specific state can be accurately calculated in the external device, and the external device can more appropriately aggregate the game information. It can be possible.

Further, as the invention according to means 2,
The gaming machine described in means 1,
As the special state, a control means (game control microcomputer 560) capable of controlling two types of special states, a first special state (small hit A game state etc.) and a second special state (small hit B game state etc.) Etc.) may be further provided, and the gaming machine may be configured.
According to this, by controlling into two kinds of special states of the first special state and the second special state, it is possible to enhance the enjoyment of the game.

Further, as an invention according to means 3,
The gaming machine described in means 2,
The output means outputs the special signal when it is controlled to the first special state by the control means (outputs the big jack 4 signal when controlled to the small hit A game state), The gaming machine is characterized in that it does not output the special signal when it is controlled to the second special state by the control means (does not output the big jack 4 signal when controlled to the small hit B game state). You may.
According to this, the presence or absence of the output of the special signal can be switched depending on which of the two kinds of special states is controlled.

Further, as the invention according to means 4,
A gaming machine described in means 2 or 3,
When the control means controls the first special state, the gaming value is greater than when the control means controls the second special state (the small hit A gaming state is smaller than the small hit B gaming state). Also, the gaming machine is characterized by further comprising an imparting means (dispensing control board 37, ball dispensing device 97, etc.) capable of imparting a player with a large number of prize balls, a long winning opening time, etc. You may.
According to this, it is possible to give a greater game value to the player when controlled to the first special state than to when controlled to the second special state, and it is possible to enhance the enjoyment of the game.

Further, as the invention according to means 5,
A gaming machine described in any one of means 2 to 4,
The production means (production control board 80, which can execute the production in different production modes depending on whether the control means controls the first special state and the second special state is controlled by the control means. You may comprise the game machine characterized by further providing an effect display device 9 grade|etc.,.
According to this, it is possible to execute the effect in different effect modes depending on which of the two kinds of special states is controlled, and it is possible to enhance the enjoyment of the game.

Further, as the invention according to means 6,
A gaming machine described in any one of means 1 to 5,
The gaming machine may be configured to further include an added value calculation unit (e.g., CPU 201 for effect control) capable of calculating an added value (acquired points or the like) based on the game value given to the player.
According to this, it is possible to calculate the index value that reflects the game value given to the player.

Further, as the invention according to means 7,
A gaming machine described in means 6,
The calculation means may constitute a gaming machine characterized by calculating a cumulative grant value (total cumulative points, etc.) based on a cumulative value of game values given to the player as the grant value.
According to this, it is possible to calculate the index value that reflects the cumulative value of the game value given to the player.

Further, as the invention according to means 8,
A gaming machine described in means 6 or 7,
As the special state, a control means (game control) capable of controlling two kinds of special states (small hitting game state), a first special state (small hitting A game state) and a second special state (small hitting B game state) Microcomputer 560 for use),
In the control by the control means, the calculation means sets the first special state as a target for calculation of the added value (for the small hit A game state, as a target for calculation of acquired points or accumulated points, etc.), Of the control by the control means, the second special state is not subject to calculation of the award value (the small hit B game state is not subject to calculation of acquired points or accumulated points, etc.),
You may comprise the gaming machine characterized by the above.
According to this, it is possible to calculate the assigned value by switching the calculation target depending on which of the two types of special states is controlled.

Further, as the invention according to means 9,
A gaming machine described in means 8,
The calculating means further sets the advantageous state as a calculation target of the added value (for example, not only a small hit A game state but also a big hit game state is a calculation target of the acquired points and the accumulated acquisition points). You may comprise a game machine.
According to this, the added value can be calculated not only for the first special state but also for the advantageous state as the calculation target of the added value.

Further, as the invention according to means 10,
A gaming machine described in any one of Means 6 to 9,
A gaming machine characterized by further comprising display means (effect display device 9 etc.) capable of displaying the added value calculated by the calculating means (displaying the calculated acquired points and accumulated acquired points) Good.
According to this, it becomes possible to notify the player of the calculated added value by displaying.

Next, as an invention relating to the management device,
The invention according to means 1 is
It is a state for controlling the variable device (first special variable winning device 22A, second special variable winning device 22B, etc.) to a state in which a game medium (game ball, etc.) can enter, and an advantageous state advantageous to the player (big hit). It is possible to control to a special state (KT state, etc.) which is different from the advantageous state and is advantageous to the player, and which can be controlled after the advantageous state). Management that is connected to a gaming machine (gaming machine 1', etc.) that can give a player a gaming value (balls paid out with a prize ball, etc.) according to the establishment of a predetermined condition (such as winning a gaming ball in a winning opening) A device (such as a hall computer 600),
Corresponding to a special signal (4 signals for big hits, etc.) corresponding to both the advantageous state and the special state, a specific signal (2 signals for big hits, 3 signals for big hits, etc.) corresponding to at least the specific state, and giving a game value And an input means (first communication unit 640, etc.) capable of inputting an imparting signal (a prize ball signal, etc.) from the gaming machine (management processing of FIG. 37: gaming machine signal determination of A11, etc.),
A specific value (TY, T1Y, etc.) corresponding to the game value given to the player in the specific state can be calculated based on the signal input to the input means (management processing of FIG. 37: TY calculation processing of A19). Etc.) specific value calculating means (processing unit 610 etc.),
It is a management device characterized by comprising.
According to this, it is possible to accurately calculate the specific value corresponding to the game value given to the player in the specific state, and it is possible to more appropriately aggregate the game information.

Further, as the invention according to means 2,
The management device described in means 1,
The specific value calculation means is given to the player as a used game value (out number etc.) which is a game value used by the player in a period excluding the special state (small hitting game state) of the specific state. Relative value calculating means (processing unit 610, etc.) for calculating a relative value (BA, etc.) with the granted game value (total number of prize balls, etc.) as the specific value (management process of FIG. 37: BA calculation process of A27, etc.) You may comprise the management apparatus characterized by having.
According to this, by calculating the relative value of the used game value and the granted game value in the period excluding the special state of the specific state as the specific value, whether or not the relative value is the value as designed. It is possible to determine, and it is possible to more appropriately aggregate the game information.

Further, as an invention according to means 3,
The management device according to means 2,
In the gaming machine, a first route of the game medium (a route corresponding to the left hitting region, etc.) and a second route different from the first route and provided with the variable device (corresponding to the right hitting region) Route, etc.),
The gaming machine is a signal corresponding to the granting of the game value due to the fact that the game medium passing through the second route has entered a specific area where the game medium can enter, and a specific granting signal (different from the granting signal (prize ball signal etc.) ( It is possible to input at least a special route-related prize ball signal, etc.,
The relative value calculating means may constitute a management device characterized by calculating the relative value based on the specific giving signal inputted to the input means.
According to this, the relative value is accurately calculated based on the specific addition signal corresponding to the addition of the game value due to the fact that the game medium passing through the second route provided with the variable device has entered the specific area where the game medium can enter. It becomes possible.

Further, as the invention according to means 4,
The management device according to means 2 or 3,
Based on the reference relative information (BA reference information or the like) which is the information regarding the reference of the relative value and the relative value calculated by the relative value calculating means, a predetermined process (A29 in the management process of FIG. 37: BA suitability determination). The management device may further include a predetermined process executing unit (a processing unit 610 or the like) capable of executing the process, the A41 BA information display process, and the like.
According to this, for example, a process of determining whether or not the calculated relative value is a proper value based on the reference relative information, or a process of notifying that when the determination result is incorrect. It is possible to execute various kinds of processing as the predetermined processing.

Further, as the invention according to means 5,
The management device according to means 4,
The predetermined processing execution means performs appropriateness determination processing (A29 of management processing of FIG. 37: BA appropriateness determination processing or the like) for determining appropriateness of the relative value calculated by the relative value calculation means based on the reference relative information. A management apparatus may be configured to have a suitability determination processing unit (such as the processing unit 610) that executes the predetermined processing.
According to this, it becomes possible to determine the suitability of the calculated relative value.

Further, as the invention according to means 6,
The management device according to means 5,
Further comprising notifying means (display unit 625, sound output unit 630, light emitting unit, etc.),
The predetermined process execution means executes a notification process (A41 of the management process of FIG. 37: BA information display process, etc.) for informing the notification means of the determination result of the suitability determination process by the suitability determination processing part as the predetermined process. Having a notification processing means (processing unit 610 etc.),
You may comprise the management apparatus characterized by the above.
According to this, when it is determined that the calculated relative value is an inappropriate value, it is possible to notify the administrator of that fact.

Further, as the invention according to means 7,
The management device according to any one of means 1 to 6,
The specific value calculation means uses the relative value (TY: safe number-out number) between the used game value, which is the game value used by the player in the specific state, and the provided game value given to the player, as the specific value. You may comprise the management apparatus characterized by the calculation.
According to this, it becomes possible to calculate the relative value of the used game value and the imparted game value in the specific state as the specific value, and it is possible to more appropriately aggregate the game information.

Further, as the invention according to means 8,
A management apparatus according to any one of means 1 to 7,
Further comprising display means capable of displaying information regarding the control status of the gaming machine based on the signal inputted to the input means,
The display means may constitute a management device characterized by displaying information regarding control of an advantageous state of the gaming machine.
According to this, it becomes possible to notify the information regarding the control of the advantageous state of the gaming machine by the display.

Further, as the invention according to means 9,
The management device according to means 8,
The input means, the first advantageous state signal (normal big hit signal etc.) corresponding to the first advantageous state (normal big hit game state etc.) of the advantageous states, and the second advantage having a higher advantage than the first advantageous state. It is possible to input the second advantageous state signal (sudden probability big hit signal, 15R probability big hit signal, etc.) corresponding to the state (sudden positive big hit game state, 15R probability big hit game state, etc.),
The display means, based on the second advantageous state signal input to the input means, information regarding control of the second advantageous state of the gaming machine (suddenly probable variation big hit game state or 15R probable variation big hit game state is controlled. The management device may be configured to display the number of times, the ratio, the number of revolutions until the sudden probability big hit game state, the 15R probability variation big hit game state, etc.).
According to this, it becomes possible to notify the information regarding the control of the second advantageous state having a higher degree of advantage than the first advantageous state by the display.

Further, as the invention according to means 10,
The management device according to means 8,
The display means, based on the second advantageous state signal input to the input means, the number of times the gaming machine is controlled to the second advantageous state (the number of times when the gaming machine is controlled to the sudden variation probability jackpot gaming state or the 15R probability variation jackpot gaming state). Etc.) may be displayed and updated, and a management device may be configured.
According to this, it becomes possible to inform the number of times the gaming machine has been controlled to the second advantageous state by the display.

It is a front view of a game machine. It is a block diagram showing an example of a functional configuration of a gaming machine. It is a rear view of the gaming machine. (A) is a simplified front view of the main board, and (B) is an explanatory view for explaining the display contents of the display monitor. It is a figure which shows the structure of some storage areas in RAM of a main board. It is the figure which showed the memory map of CPU in the main board. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a RAM area corresponding to a storage area of a main board RAM. (A) is a time chart showing the display time of the items displayed on the accessory ratio display device, and (B-1) to (B-5) are explanatory views for explaining changes in the display contents of the display monitor. .. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram illustrating movement of data stored in a storage area of a ring buffer. It is a flow chart which shows the procedure of consecutive ratio / role ratio related processing. It is a flow chart which shows the procedure of consecutive ratio / role ratio display control processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the counter of the total number of acquisition balls, the number of role acquisition balls, and the number of continuous role acquisition balls. (A)-(D) is the front view which simplified the modification of the main board. It is a diagram showing an example of a system configuration of a first gaming system. It is a figure which shows an example of the flow of a signal and information in the 1st game system. It is a figure showing an example of the external appearance composition of the game machine. It is a figure showing an example of the composition of the special variable winning a prize ball device with which a game machine is provided. It is a figure showing an example of composition in a closed state of a special variable winning a prize ball device with which a game machine is provided. It is a figure showing an example of composition in an opened state of a special variable winning a prize ball device with which a game machine is provided. It is a top view (part 1) of the special variable winning ball device included in the gaming machine. It is a top view (Part 2) of the special variable winning ball device included in the gaming machine. It is a block diagram showing an example of a functional configuration of a gaming machine. It is a block diagram showing an example of a functional configuration of a gaming machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the opening pattern of a special variable winning ball device. It is a figure showing an example of a game machine signal outputted from an external output board of a game machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the correspondence of the game state of a gaming machine and the jackpot signal output. It is a figure showing an example of functional composition of a hall computer. It is an explanatory view of an index value and a standard index value. It is a figure which shows an example of a table structure of a model information table. It is a figure which shows an example of a table structure of a device correspondence table. It is a principle diagram for explaining calculation of an index value and other processing. It is a timing chart regarding the output of the gaming machine signal. It is a figure showing an example of functional composition of a ball management computer. It is a figure which shows an example of the external appearance structure of a data display device. It is a figure showing an example of functional composition of a data display. It is a figure which shows an example of a functional structure of the unit count unit. It is a flow chart which shows an example of the flow of management processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of the flow of the main processing of the game machine. It is the flowchart which shows one example of the flow of timer interruption processing of the game machine. It is a figure showing another example of a game machine signal. It is a principle diagram for explaining calculation of an index value and other processing. It is a principle diagram for explaining calculation of an index value and other processing. It is a figure showing another example of a game machine signal. It is a figure showing another example of a game machine signal. It is a figure showing another example of a game machine signal.

Hereinafter, an example of a preferred embodiment to which the present invention is applied will be described with reference to the drawings. However, the embodiments to which the present invention is applicable are not limited to the embodiments described below.

[1. First Embodiment]
First, an embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine, which is a type of gaming machine, will be described.
In the pachinko game machine, the entry of the game medium into the general winning area is effected on the game as compared with the entry of the game medium into the starting winning area where the variable display of the special symbol is executed due to the entry of the game medium. Is low. Further, when the display result of the variable display of the special symbol becomes the specific display result, it is controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player, but in this advantageous state, the game medium to the specific winning area in which the game medium can enter Compared with the approach, the player's interest is low and it is difficult to raise the interest. Due to such circumstances, the game nail may be maintained by the store so that it becomes substantially difficult for the game medium to enter the general winning area.

However, on the gaming machine maker side, it is usual to design the gaming board surface so that the gaming medium enters the general winning area (passes the test) at a predetermined frequency. Therefore, originally, it is desirable that the store side is in the maintenance state of the game nail so that the game medium enters the general winning area (passes the test) at a predetermined frequency, for that reason. It is necessary to raise the player's interest in the entry of the game medium into the general winning area and make the player aware of the frequency of entry of the game medium into the general winning area.

Therefore, in a gaming machine having such a general winning area, there is room for further enhancing the interest when a game medium enters the general winning area. In the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game in the gaming machine having the general winning area. Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

[1-1. Configuration of pachinko machine]
FIG. 1 is an example of a front view of a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter referred to as “gaming machine 1”) in the present embodiment, and shows an arrangement layout of main members. Further, FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of a functional configuration of the gaming machine 1.

The gaming machine 1 is roughly divided into a gaming board (meter board) 2 that constitutes a gaming board surface, and a gaming machine frame (underframe) 3 that supports and fixes the gaming board 2. Further, the gaming machine 1 has a frame-shaped glass door frame 3a that is provided in the gaming machine frame 3 so as to be openable and closable.

On the game board 2, a substantially circular game area 10 surrounded by guide rails is formed. In the game area 10, a game ball as a game medium is shot by a predetermined ball-striking device and is shot. The game area 10 is composed of a left game area 10A and a right game area 10B. The game area 10 is an area through which game balls can pass on the game board 2, and with the center of the game area 10 as a reference, the left side is the left game area 10A and the right side is the right game area 10B.

At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (on the right side of the game area 10 in the example shown in the figure), a first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided. Each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B is composed of, for example, 7-segment or dot-matrix LED (light emitting diode), etc., and each is identified in the special symbol game which is an example of the variable display game. Special symbols (also called “special symbols”) that are possible plural types of identification information (special identification information) are variably displayed (variable display). For example, each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B variably displays a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9" and symbols indicating "-". To do. The special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are made up of numbers indicating "0" to "9" and symbols indicating "-". Not limited. Hereinafter, the special symbols variably displayed by the first special symbol display device 4A are also referred to as "first special symbols", and the special symbols variably displayed by the second special symbol display device 4B are also referred to as "second special symbols". .. The special symbol display device may be one.

An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game board 2. The image display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device) or the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. In the display area of the image display device 5, corresponding to the variable display of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A and the variable display of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B in the special symbol game, respectively. In the decorative pattern display area, which is a variable display unit divided into a plurality of three, for example, a decorative pattern that is a plurality of types of identification information (decorative identification information) that can be identified is variably displayed. The variable display of the decorative pattern is also included in the variable display game.

As an example, in the display area of the image display device 5, “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are arranged. Then, in the special figure game, in response to the start of the variation of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A and the variation of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B, "left ], "middle", "right" in each of the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, 5R, the variation of the decorative pattern (for example, scroll display in the vertical direction) is started. Then, when the fixed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variable display result in the special symbol game, in each of the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R in the image display device 5. The fixed decorative design (final stop design) that is the variable display result of the decorative design is stopped and displayed. Thus, in the display area of the image display device 5, a special drawing game using the first special drawing by the first special symbol display device 4A, or a special special game using the second special drawing by the second special symbol display device 4B. In synchronism with the drawing game, a plurality of types of distinguishable decorative patterns that can be identified are variably displayed, and a fixed decorative pattern that is a variable display result is derived and displayed. Derivative display of the display result means that identification information such as a decorative pattern is stopped and displayed (also referred to as a complete stop display or a final stop display) and the variable display is ended.

In the image display device 5, three display areas may be provided as the display areas to be the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R such that the three areas are bonded or separated, or can be bonded and separated. .. The display operation in the image display device 5 is controlled by the effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. When the variable display of the first special symbol is being executed by the first special symbol display device 4A, the effect control CPU 120 causes the image display device 5 to perform the effect display along with the variable display, and the second special symbol. When the variable display of the second special figure is being executed on the display device 4B, the effect display is executed on the image display device 5 along with the variable display, so that the progress of the game can be easily grasped.

The decorative patterns that are variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R include, for example, eight types of patterns (alphanumeric characters “1” to “8” or Chinese characters). There are numbers “1” to “8”, English letters “A” to “H”, eight character images related to a predetermined motif, a combination of numbers and characters or symbols and character images, etc. May be, for example, a person, an animal, an object other than these, a symbol such as a character, or a decorative image showing any other figure). In addition to these eight types of decorative designs, a decorative design (a design composed of the characters of "Sudden") and a blank design corresponding to a "Sudden jackpot" (also called "2R definite variation jackpot"). (A pattern that does not form a jackpot combination) may be included. A corresponding design number is attached to each of the decorative designs. Note that the decorative patterns are not limited to eight types, and may be of any type (e.g., seven types or nine types) as long as an appropriate number of combinations such as a big hit combination and a lost combination can be configured.

While the decorative design is changing, in each of the decorative design display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right", for example, from the smallest design number to the largest design number, from top to bottom. A scrolling flow is performed in a flowing manner, and when the decorative design with the maximum design number (eg, “8”) is displayed, the decorative design with the smallest design number (eg, “1”) is subsequently displayed. Alternatively, in at least one of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, the "left" decorative symbol display area 5L, etc.), scroll display is performed from a symbol number that is large to a symbol number that is small, When the decorative design with the smallest number is displayed, the decorative design with the largest design number may be displayed subsequently.

In the lower right part of the display screen of the image display device 5, there are provided fourth symbol display areas 5A and 5B for displaying a fourth symbol next to a decorative symbol, a special symbol and a normal symbol described later. In the present embodiment, the variable display of the fourth symbol for the first special figure is performed in synchronization with the variable display of the first special figure, and the derived result of the display result of the variable display is used for the first special figure. The fourth symbol display area 5A and the variable display of the fourth symbol for the second special symbol are performed in synchronization with the variable display of the second special symbol, and the derivation display of the display result of the variable display is performed. A fourth symbol display area 5B for 2 special drawings is provided.

In the present embodiment, the variable display of the decorative design is executed in synchronization with the variable display of the special design (however, to be exact, the variable display of the decorative design is a variation pattern designation command on the CPU 120 side for effect control). Based on the above, it is performed by measuring the variation time that is recognized based on the above.) When performing the effect using the image display device 5, for example, an effect in which the effect content including the variable display of the decorative pattern disappears from the screen for a moment is produced. The manner of production is being diversified, for example, the production is performed such that a movable object shields all or part of the screen. Therefore, even when looking at the display screen of the image display device 5, it may be difficult to recognize whether or not the display is currently being variably displayed. Therefore, in the present embodiment, by variably displaying the fourth symbol on a part of the display screen of the image display device 5, it is possible to confirm whether or not the fourth symbol is currently being variably displayed. It can be surely recognized. Note that the fourth symbol is always variably displayed in a constant operation, and is not disappeared from the screen or shielded by a shield, so that it can always be visually recognized.

The fourth symbol for the first special symbol and the fourth symbol for the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as the fourth symbol, and the fourth symbol display area 5A and the second special symbol for the first special symbol. The fourth symbol display area 5B for drawings may be collectively referred to as a fourth symbol display area.

The variable display of the fourth symbol (variable display) is a predetermined display color for the fourth symbol display areas 5A and 5B (for example, the fourth symbol display area 5A for the first special symbol is white, the second for the second special symbol). The 4 symbol display area 5B is black) and is realized by continuing a blinking state in which lighting (display) and extinguishment (non-display) are repeated at predetermined time intervals. The variable display of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the variable display of the fourth symbol for the first special symbol in the fourth symbol display area 5A for the first special symbol are synchronized. The variable display of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B and the variable display of the fourth symbol for the second special symbol in the fourth symbol display area 5B for the second special symbol are synchronized. The synchronization means that the start time and the end time of the variable display are the same and the variable display period is the same.

Further, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A, the fourth symbol display area 5A for the first special symbol is turned on (displayed) in a display color (for example, red) that reminds of the big hit. Leave. The display color may be different depending on the type of big hit. Further, when the deviation symbol is stopped and displayed in the first special symbol display device 4A, the fourth symbol display area 5A for the first special symbol is lit (displayed) in a display color (for example, blue) that reminds the deviation. Leave. In this way, the display result of the variable display of the fourth symbol for the first special symbol is stopped (displayed) in the fourth symbol display area 5A.

Further, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B, the fourth symbol display area 5B for the second special symbol is lit (displayed) in a display color (for example, red) that reminds of the big hit. Leave. The display color may be different depending on the type of big hit. Further, when the deviation symbol is stopped and displayed in the second special symbol display device 4B, the fourth symbol display area 5B for the second special symbol is lit (displayed) in a display color (for example, blue) that reminds the deviation. Leave. In this way, the display result of the variable display of the fourth symbol for the second special symbol is stopped (displayed) in the fourth symbol display area 5B.

In the display area of the image display device 5, a start winning a prize memory display area 5H is arranged. In the starting winning a prize memory display area 5H, a hold memory display for displaying the variable display hold number (special figure hold memory number) in a specifiable manner is performed. Here, suspension of the variable display occurs when the game ball enters (start winning) into the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball device 6B. To do. That is, the starting condition (also referred to as “execution condition”) for executing the variable display game such as the special drawing game and the variable display of the decorative pattern is satisfied, but the variable display game based on the previously satisfied start condition is being executed. When the start condition for starting the variable display game is not satisfied due to the fact that the game machine 1 is controlled to the jackpot gaming state, the variable display corresponding to the satisfied start condition is suspended. Be seen.

As an example, the start winning prize memory display area 5H is provided with a plurality of display parts whose display colors are changed in order from left to right from the variable display game in which the starting condition is first established based on the occurrence of the starting prize. There is. Then, when the starting condition (first starting condition) of the special drawing game using the first special drawing in the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied based on the fact that the game ball has entered the first starting winning opening, it is not displayed. One of the display parts in the mode (transparent color) (for example, the leftmost display part in the display part in the non-display mode) is changed to blue display. Further, when the starting condition (second starting condition) of the special drawing game using the second special drawing on the second special symbol display device 4B is established based on the fact that the game ball has entered the second starting winning opening, it is not displayed. One of the display parts in the form is changed to red display. After that, when one of the start condition (first start condition) of the special figure game using the first special figure and the start condition (second start condition) of the special figure game using the second special figure is satisfied, for example, The display on the display portion at the left end is removed, and the display on each display portion is moved one by one to the left. At this time, one of the display parts that have changed to the blue display or the red display (for example, the rightmost display part of the display parts whose display color has changed) returns to the non-display mode.

That is, when the start prize is generated, display control is performed in which the hold information corresponding to the special figure game executed based on the start prize is newly displayed in the start prize storage display area 5H. For example, the hold information is displayed in order from the left according to the order in which the start condition of the special figure game corresponding to the hold information is satisfied (which is also the order in which the start condition is satisfied in the above example). When a new starting winning occurs when n pieces of holding information are displayed (when the special drawing game for n times is held), the n+1th holding information from the left corresponding to the new starting winning. Will be newly displayed. Then, when the start condition of the special drawing game that is held is satisfied, the holding information at the left end corresponding to the special drawing game is erased, and the n-th (n≧2) holding information from the left is left one by one. To be displayed at the (n-1)th position.

The order in which the start conditions of the special figure game are satisfied is not limited to the order in which the start conditions occur, and the start condition of the special figure game regarding the second special figure is higher than the start condition of the special figure game regarding the first special figure. The priority may be established (so-called special figure 4 priority variation). On the contrary, the start condition of the special figure game regarding the first special figure is established with priority over the start condition of the special figure game regarding the second special figure (so-called special figure 1 priority variation). You can

It should be noted that, in the starting winning a prize memory display area 5H, a player or the like may be able to recognize the number of special figure reservation memories by displaying a number indicating the number of special figure reservation memories. A display for displaying the number of special figure reservation memories may be provided together with the starting winning prize memory display area 5H or instead of the starting winning prize memory display area 5H. For example, together with the start winning prize memory display area 5H, the first special display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, on the upper part of the first special display device 25A and the first special display device 25A for displaying the special figure reserved memory number in a specifiable manner. A two-holding indicator 25B is provided. 25 A of 1st reservation display devices can display the 1st reservation memory number as the number of effective start winning prize balls which entered into the 1st starting winning hole formed by 6 A of normal winning ball devices so that specification is possible. The second reserved indicator 25B displays the second reserved memory number as the effective starting prize winning ball number that has entered the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball device 6B in a identifiable manner. The first hold indicator 25A and the second hold indicator 25B each have, for example, a number (for example, 4) of LEDs corresponding to an upper limit value (for example, "4") in each of the first and second hold memory numbers. It is configured to include. A movable accessory 150 is provided on the right side of the image display device 5.

The movable accessory 150 has a built-in motor and lamp for operating a star-shaped member. The movable accessory 150 is designed to operate (rotate and light) when an effect that gives a big hit is announced, for example, a variation result announcement effect or a pre-read announcement effect that will be described later.

Below the image display device 5, a normal winning ball device 6A and a normal variable winning ball device 6B are provided. The normal winning ball device 6A forms a first starting winning port which is always kept in a constant open state by, for example, a predetermined ball receiving member. The ordinary variable winning ball device 6B is an electric tulip type accessory having a pair of movable wing pieces which are changed to a normal open state in a vertical position and an expanded open state in a tilted position by a solenoid 27 for an ordinary electric accessory. (Ordinary electric accessory, so-called electric chu) is provided to form the second starting winning opening. As an example, in the normal variable winning a prize ball device 6B, when the solenoid 27 for the normal electric accessory is in the off state, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position, so that the game ball does not enter or enters the second start winning hole. It is difficult to open normally. On the other hand, in the normal variable winning ball device 6B, the game ball enters the second starting winning opening by the tilt control in which the movable wing piece is in the tilt position when the solenoid 27 for the normal electric accessory is in the ON state. It will be in an easily opened and expanded state.

The game ball that has entered the first starting winning opening formed in the normal winning ball device 6A is detected by, for example, the first starting opening switch 22A. The game ball that has entered the second starting winning opening formed in the normally variable winning ball device 6B is detected by, for example, the second starting opening switch 22B. Based on the detection of the game ball by the first start opening switch 22A, a predetermined number (for example, 3) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball, and the first reserved memory number is a predetermined upper limit value (for example, "4"). ) If the following is satisfied, the first start condition is satisfied. Based on the detection of the game ball by the second starting opening switch 22B, a predetermined number (for example, 3) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball, and the second reserved memory number is a predetermined upper limit value (for example, "4"). ) If the following is satisfied, the second start condition is satisfied. The number of award balls paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the first starting opening switch 22A and the number of award balls paid out based on the detection of the gaming ball by the second starting opening switch 22B. May be the same or different from each other.

A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided below the normal winning ball device 6A and the normal variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning ball device 7 includes a special winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 28 for the special winning opening door, and the special winning opening door forms a big winning opening that changes between an open state and a closed state. .. As an example, in the special variable winning ball device 7, the special winning opening door closes the special winning opening when the solenoid 28 for the special winning opening door is off. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball device 7, the special winning opening door opens the special winning opening when the solenoid 28 for the special winning opening door is on. The game ball that has entered the special winning opening formed in the special variable winning ball device 7 is detected by the count switch 23 shown in FIG. 2, for example. Based on the detection of the game balls by the count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

In this way, although the first start condition and the second start condition are satisfied, the special figure game started earlier is being executed, the gaming machine 1 is controlled to the jackpot gaming state, and the like. When the start condition for starting the game is not satisfied, the variable display is suspended. For example, when the first starting condition is satisfied, if the first starting condition for starting the special drawing game using the first special drawing based on the establishment of the first starting condition is not satisfied, the first pending storage is performed. The number is incremented by 1, and execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended. If the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure based on the establishment of the second start condition is not established when the second start condition is established, the second hold storage The number is incremented by 1, and execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended. On the other hand, when the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is started, the first reserved memory number is decremented by 1, and the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is started. When this is done, the second reserved storage number is decremented by 1. The added value of the first reserved storage number and the second reserved storage number may be the total reserved storage number or the special figure reserved storage number.

At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (on the left side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1), a normal symbol display device 20 is provided. As an example, the normal symbol display device 20 is composed of 7-segment or dot-matrix LEDs and the like like the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and is a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbol. The ordinary pattern (also referred to as "general drawing" or "normal drawing") is variably displayed (variable display). Such variable display of normal symbols is called a normal figure game (also called "normal figure game"). The normal symbol display device 20 variably displays a plurality of types of normal symbols composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. In addition, the normal symbol display device 20 is not limited to those that variably display numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", etc. as ordinary symbols, for example, "○" and "x". Alternately lighting the decorative lamps (or LEDs) shown, or by lighting a plurality of decorative lamps (or LEDs) such as "left", "middle", and "right" in a predetermined order, the variable symbols are normally displayed. It may be one. Above the normal symbol display device 20, a universal symbol holding display device 25C is provided. The universal figure hold indicator 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of stored universal figure reserves as the number of effective passage balls that have passed through the passage gates 41A and 41B.

In addition to the above configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill that changes the flow direction and speed of the game balls and a large number of obstacle nails. Further, as the winning opening different from the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening and the big winning opening, for example, four general winning openings 50A to 50D which are always kept open by a predetermined ball receiving member. There is a winning area.

The general winning openings 50A to 50D are configured by ball receiving members that are provided in front of the game board surface (on the player side). The ball receiving member receives the game ball flowing down from above from the opening, and the horizontal length (width) of the opening of the ball receiving member is larger than the diameter of one game ball, but the game ball 2 It is smaller than the diameter of a piece. Therefore, two or more game balls do not pass horizontally through the opening of the ball receiving member. In addition, the intervals between the ball receiving members provided with the general winning openings 50A to 50D are such that at least one game ball can pass through. In addition, a winning ball device for switching the opening and closing of the openings of the general winning openings 50A to 50D (for example, a character equivalent to the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B for switching the opening and closing of the second starting winning opening) is provided. Instead, it is always open. Further, even if a game ball wins the general winning openings 50A to 50D, neither the variable display starting condition of the special figure game nor the variable display starting condition of the general figure game is satisfied based on the winning.

In the present embodiment, a predetermined number of prize balls are given to the player as a specific value based on the fact that the game balls have won the general winning opening, but the present invention is not limited to this. Along with the game ball winning in the mouth, a variable winning ball device, for example, a normal variable winning ball device 6B for controlling the opening and closing of the second starting winning port, and a special variable winning for controlling the opening and closing of the special winning port. The operation of the ball device 7 to make it easier for the game ball to win the second starting winning opening or the special winning opening may be a specific value given by the winning of the gaming ball in the general winning opening.

Further, the specific value given to the player may be different depending on the general winning opening, for example, 5 when the game ball wins the second general winning opening 50B or the third general winning opening 50C. Individual prize balls are awarded, but when the game balls are won in the first general prize opening 50A and the fourth general prize opening 50D, 10 prize balls are awarded (that is, specific values of different sizes are given. Be given). Further, the specific value given when a game ball wins the second general winning opening 50B or the third general winning opening 50C is a predetermined number of winning balls, but the first general winning opening 50A and the fourth general winning opening When a game ball is won in 50D, the normal variable winning ball device 6B and the special variable winning ball device 7 may be operated (that is, different types of specific values are given).

Further, different effects may be executed depending on the specific value given according to the winning of the game ball into the general winning opening, for example, the prize ball depending on the winning of the game ball into the general winning opening. When the variable winning ball apparatus operates according to the winning of the game ball into the general winning opening (that is, when the type of specific value is different), different effects are executed. Is also good. Further, there are a case where 10 prize balls are awarded according to the winning of the game balls to the general winning opening, and a case where 5 prize balls are awarded according to the winning of the game balls to the general winning opening. Different effects may be executed (that is, when the magnitude of the specific value is different).

As shown in FIG. 2, the first general winning opening 50A, the second general winning opening 50B, the third general winning opening 50C, and the fourth general winning opening 50D are the first general winnings corresponding to each, as shown in FIG. It is detected by the mouth switch 24A, the second general winning opening switch 24B, the third general winning opening switch 24C, and the fourth general winning opening switch 24D. When a game ball is detected by the first general winning opening switch 24A, the second general winning opening switch 24B, the third general winning opening switch 24C, and the fourth general winning opening switch 24D, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls Are paid out as prize balls.

As described above, in this embodiment, since the winning opening switches corresponding to each of the four general winning openings 50A to 50D are provided, in the game control microcomputer 100, the gaming balls are won in the general winning openings. Not only that, it is also possible to detect which general winning opening the game ball has won.

It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the configuration in which a different general winning opening switch is provided for each general winning opening, and a common general winning opening switch may be provided for a plurality of general winning openings. For example, a common general winning opening switch (a switch for detecting that a general winning opening is provided in the left game area 10A) is provided for the first general winning opening 50A and the second general winning opening 50B. , A common general winning opening switch for the third general winning opening 50C and the fourth general winning opening 50D (a switch for detecting that the general winning opening provided in the right game area 10B has been won) You can Further, a common general winning opening switch (a switch for detecting that one of the general winning openings has been won) is provided for all of the first general winning opening 50A to the fourth general winning opening 50D. You may be allowed to do so.

At the lowermost part of the game area, there is provided an outlet for taking in the game balls that have not entered any of the winning openings. The game balls taken into the out port are recovered on the game island via a ball recovery passage (not shown) that communicates with the out port. The game balls that have won the respective winning openings (the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, the big winning opening, and the first to fourth general winning openings) are collected through a winning ball collecting gutter (not shown), It is designed to be collected at Yushima Island via the collection passage. An out-ball detector (not shown) is provided in the ball collection passage. As a result, the out-ball detector is driven into the game area 10 (a game ball led to the out mouth without winning any prize hole, and a winning ball set by winning any prize hole). (Game balls collected in the gutter) Detect all game balls. Every time a game ball is detected by the out ball detector, a detection signal is input to the effect control board 12, so that the effect control CPU 120 counts the number of game balls hit in the game area 10, that is, the out number. It is possible. When the out-ball detector has a configuration in which the value is incremented by 1 each time a game ball is detected, the production control is performed each time the counter value increases by a fixed number (for example, 10). The output number increase signal may be output to the board 12 so that the output control CPU 120 side can count the number of outs in a fixed number unit (for example, 10 units).

Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting a sound effect and the like are provided at upper and left positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and a game effect lamp 9 is provided in a peripheral portion of the game area. A decorative LED may be arranged around each structure (for example, the normal winning ball device 6A, the normal variable winning ball device 6B, the special variable winning ball device 7, etc.) in the game area of the gaming machine 1.

On the lower surface of the glass door frame 3a, there is an upper plate 60 for holding (storing) a game ball paid out as a prize ball or a game ball lent out by a predetermined ball lending device so that it can be supplied to the ball striking device. It is provided. For example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the upper plate 60, an operation button 30 that can be operated by the player by a pressing operation is installed.

A keyhole 61 is provided on the right side of the upper plate 60. The store clerk of the store inserts a key into the key hole 61 and opens a locking device (not shown) to open and close the glass door frame 3a with respect to the gaming machine frame 3 by using the hinge mechanism. It becomes possible. By opening the glass door frame 3a to the front with respect to the gaming machine frame 3, maintenance of the gaming board (a meter panel including gaming nails and winning holes) 2 (for example, a measure for eliminating a jam), The mode change switch 31 and the display change switch 32 described later can be operated.

Immediately below the upper plate 60, a lower plate 62 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the upper plate 60 is provided. To the lower right of the upper plate 60, the game balls as game media are directed to the game area. A hit ball operation handle (operation knob) 63 that is operated by a player or the like to shoot is provided. For example, the hit ball operation handle 63 adjusts the elastic force of the game ball according to the operation amount (rotation amount) by the player or the like. The hit ball operation handle may be provided with a single-shot launch switch for stopping the drive of the launch motor provided in the ball launch device and a touch ring (touch sensor).

The operation button 30 is a jog dial that can be pressed and rotated. The operation button 30 is not limited to a button that can be pressed or rotated, and may be a button that can be touched or pressed, such as a touch panel, or can be tilted like a lever switch. It may be operable, or may be a joystick-like depressing operation and tilting operation. Further, instead of the operation button 30, a sensor capable of detecting a predetermined operation action by the player, such as an infrared sensor, a CCD sensor, or a CMOS sensor, may be used. That is, the operation button 30 may be configured to detect a predetermined operation action by the player mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. The player's operation performed on the operation button 30 includes a push-down detection switch (not shown) that detects the push of the operation button 30 and a rotary encoder (that detects the rotation direction and the rotation amount of the operation button (jog dial) 30. (Not shown).

Next, the progress of the game in the gaming machine 1 will be schematically described.
In the gaming machine 1, the game ball that has passed through the first passage gate 41A provided in the left game area 10A and the second passage gate 41B provided in the right game area 10B is the first gate corresponding to the first passage gate 41A. After the normal figure starting condition for executing the variable display of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display 20, such as being detected by the switch 21A and the second gate switch 21B corresponding to the second passage gate 41B, is set, for example. The normal pattern display device 20 starts the general pattern game based on the fact that the general pattern start condition for starting the variable display of the normal symbols is satisfied, such as the end of the previous general pattern game.

In this public figure game, after the fluctuation of the normal symbol is started, when the predetermined time that is the general figure change time has elapsed, the fixed normal symbol that is the variable display result of the normal symbol is stopped (displayed). At this time, as a fixed ordinary symbol, if a specific ordinary symbol (a symbol for a regular symbol) such as a number indicating "7" is stopped and displayed, the variable display result of the ordinary symbol becomes "a symbol for a regular symbol". On the other hand, as the fixed ordinary symbol, for example, if a regular symbol other than the regular symbol, such as a number or a symbol other than the number indicating “7”, is stopped and displayed, the variable display result of the regular symbol is “ordinary symbol loss”. Become. In response to the fact that the variable display result of the ordinary symbol is "universal symbol", the expansion and opening control (tilt control) in which the movable wing piece of the electric tulip that constitutes the normally variable winning ball device 6B is in the tilted position is performed. When a predetermined time elapses, the normal opening control for returning to the vertical position is performed.

The special figure game by the first special symbol display device 4A, the game ball that has entered the first starting winning opening formed in the normal winning ball device 6A is detected by the first starting opening switch 22A shown in FIG. After the first start condition is satisfied, the process is started based on that the first start condition is satisfied, for example, by ending the previous special drawing game or the big hit game state. The special drawing game by the second special symbol display device 4B, the game ball that has entered the second starting winning opening formed in the normal variable winning ball device 6B is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Then, after the second start condition is satisfied, it is started based on that the second start condition is satisfied, for example, by ending the previous special drawing game or the big hit game state.

In the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, after starting the variable display of the special symbol, when the predetermined time which is the special symbol variation time has elapsed, the variable display result of the special symbol The defined special symbol (result of special symbol display) is derived and displayed. At this time, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed as the finalized special symbol, it becomes a "big hit" as the specific display result, and if a special symbol (outlier symbol) other than the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed, "miss" It becomes. The specific special symbol (big hit symbol) as the fixed special symbol is different depending on the type of the big hit, and, for example, the fixed special symbol is different between the probability variation jackpot and the non-determination variation jackpot. After the variable display result in the special figure game becomes "big hit", the big hit game state is controlled as an advantageous state in which a round game (also simply referred to as "round") advantageous to the player is executed a predetermined number of times.

In the big hit game state that is controlled after the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the fixed special symbol in the special figure game, the opening/closing plate of the special variable winning ball device 7 has a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) or a predetermined number of times as the first period. By opening the special winning opening in the period until the generation of (for example, 9) winning balls, a round game in which the special variable winning ball device 7 is changed to the first state which is advantageous to the player is executed. It In this way, the opening and closing plate with the special winning opening opened during the execution of the round game receives the game balls falling on the surface of the game board 2, and then the special winning opening is closed, whereby a special variable winning ball device is provided. 7 is changed to a second state which is disadvantageous to the player, and one round game is ended. In the big hit game state, the number of times of executing the round game, which is the opening cycle of the special winning opening, is, for example, 15 times. It should be noted that a plurality of types of jackpot types having different numbers of round game executions may be provided.

After the jackpot gaming state is finished, as one of the advantageous states advantageous to the player, the time reduction control that shortens the variable display time (special symbol variation time) of the special symbol in the special symbol game compared to the normal state It is controlled to a time-saving state to be executed or a probability variation state in which probability variation control (probability variation control) is performed together with time reduction control.

Here, the normal state is an advantageous state such as a jackpot gaming state, a time saving state, a normal state as a gaming state different from the probability variation state, and an initial setting state of the gaming machine 1 (for example, when the system is reset). As described above, the same control as in the state in which the initialization process is executed after the power is turned on is performed. On the other hand, the time saving state is when one of the conditions that the special drawing game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) and the variable display result is “big hit” is established first. Then you can finish. Further, in the probability change state, in the variable display of each special figure game and the decorative design, the variable display result becomes "big hit", and the probability of being controlled to the big hit game state is higher than the normal state and the time saving state. improves. Such a probability variation state continues until the variable display result becomes "big hit" next time or until the special figure game is executed a predetermined number of times (e.g., 8 times).

The jackpot (type) that is controlled to the probability variation state after the jackpot gaming state is finished is also referred to as the probability variation jackpot. The big hit (type) which is controlled to the time saving state without being controlled to the probability variation state after the jackpot gaming state is also called non-probability variation jackpot.

In the probability change state and the time saving state, the control for shortening the variation time of the regular symbol in the regular symbol game by the regular symbol display 20 (normal symbol variation time) than in the normal state, and the variable of the regular symbol in each regular symbol game Control for improving the probability that the display result will be "Public hit" compared to that in the normal state, tilt control of the movable wing piece in the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B based on that the variable display result is "Public hit" The second start condition is to make it easier for the game ball to enter the second start winning port, such as a control to make the tilt control time longer than in the normal state and a control to increase the number of tilts than in the normal state. By increasing the possibility of being established, control that is advantageous to the player is performed. It should be noted that any one of these controls may be performed in the probability variation state or the time saving state, or a plurality of controls may be combined and performed. In this way, the control in which the game ball easily enters the second starting winning opening in the probability changing state or the time saving state and which is advantageous to the player is also called high opening control. By performing the high opening control, the frequency of the second start winning opening being in the expanded opening state is increased as compared with the case where the high opening control is not performed. As a result, the second start condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is easily established, and the special figure game can be executed frequently. The time until the variable display result becomes "big hit" is shortened. Therefore, in the probability changing state and the time saving state, the jackpot gaming state is more likely to occur than in the normal state. The period during which the high opening control can be executed is also referred to as a high opening control period, and this period may be the same as the period during which the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is controlled to the probability changing state or the time saving state. A state in which the high opening control is being executed is also called a high base state, and a state in which the high opening control is not being executed is also called a low base state.

In the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the image display device 5, a special figure game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A and In the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B, in response to the start of any special figure game, the variable display of the decorative pattern is started. Then, from the start of the variable display of the decorative pattern to the end of the variable display by the stop display of the fixed decorative pattern in each of the "left", "middle" and "right" decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, 5R Then, the variable display state of the decorative pattern may be a predetermined reach state. Here, the reach state is a decorative pattern which is not yet stopped and displayed when the decorative pattern stopped and displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 constitutes a part of the big hit combination (“reach variation pattern”). (Also referred to as) is a display state in which the fluctuation continues, or a display state in which all or a part of the decorative patterns are synchronously fluctuating while forming all or a part of the big hit combination. Specifically, in part of the "left", "middle", "right" decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, 5R (for example, "left" and "right" decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5R, etc.) The decoration pattern display area (for example, "medium" decoration) that is not yet stopped and displayed when the decoration pattern (for example, the decoration pattern indicating the alphanumeric characters "7") that constitutes the determined jackpot combination is stopped and displayed. In the display state where the decorative pattern is changing in the pattern display area 5C or the like, or the decorative pattern is a big hit in all or part of the "left", "middle", "right" decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, 5R It is a display state in which all or a part of the combination is configured and is changing in synchronization.

In addition, in response to the reach state, the changing speed of the decorative design is reduced, or a character image (effect image imitating a person or the like) different from the decorative design is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5. By changing the display mode of the background image, playing back and displaying a moving image different from the decorative pattern, or changing the variation mode of the decorative pattern, a performance effect different from that before the reach state is executed. May be done. The production operation such as the display of the character image, the display mode of the background image, the reproduction display of the moving image, and the change of the variation mode of the decorative pattern is referred to as reach production display (or simply reach production). In the reach effect, not only the display operation in the image display device 5, but also the voice output operation by the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation (flashing operation) in the light-emitting body such as the game effect lamp 9, and the like are put in the reach state. An operation mode different from the previous operation mode may be included. As the effect operation in the reach effect, a plurality of kinds of effect patterns (also referred to as “reach patterns”) having different operation modes (reach modes) may be prepared in advance. And, the possibility of becoming a "big hit" (also called "reliability" or "big hit reliability") is different in each reach mode. That is, it is possible to change the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” depending on which of a plurality of types of reach effects is executed. As an example, in this embodiment, reach modes such as normal reach and super reach are preset. When the reach mode of super reach appears, the possibility that the variable display result is “big hit” (big hit reliability) is higher than that when the reach mode of normal reach appears.

During the variable display of the decorative pattern, unlike the reach effect, the variable display state of the decorative pattern may be the reach state, and the variable display result may be a "big hit". A variable display effect for informing the player may be executed by a variable display mode of the symbol or the like. In the present embodiment, variable display effects such as "pseudo-link" and "slip" can be executed, and each effect operation is executed in response to the change pattern being determined on the main board 11 side. Whether or not is determined.

During the variable display of the decorative pattern, unlike the reach effect or the variable display effects such as "pseudo-run" and "slip", for example, by displaying an effect image such as a predetermined character image or a message image, The player is informed that the variable display state of the decorative pattern may be the reach state and the variable display result may be a "big hit" due to the production operation different from the variable display operation of the symbol. There is a case where a notice effect for executing is executed.

As a fixed special symbol in the special symbol game, when the special symbol that is a lost symbol is stopped and displayed, the variable display state of the decorative symbol is not changed to the reach state after the variable display of the decorative symbol is started. The fixed decorative pattern that is a non-reach combination may be stopped and displayed. Such a variable display mode of the decorative pattern is called a “non-reach” (also referred to as “miss without reach”) variable display mode when the variable display result is “miss”.

As a fixed special symbol in the special symbol game, if the special symbol that is a lost symbol is stopped and displayed, the variable display state of the decorative symbol is started and the variable display state of the decorative symbol is now in the reach state. Then, after the reach effect is executed, or the reach effect is not executed, the fixed decorative pattern which is a predetermined reach combination (also referred to as reach-miss combination) may be stopped and displayed. The variable display result of such a decorative pattern is referred to as a variable display mode of "reach" (also referred to as "reach loss") when the variable display result is "miss". The final decorative pattern that is a non-reach combination and the final decorative pattern that is a reach-miss combination are also collectively referred to as a final decorative pattern of a lost combination (non-specific combination).

When the special symbol that is the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the predetermined reach effect is executed in response to the variable display state of the decorative symbol being in the reach state. After that, the fixed decorative design which is a predetermined big hit combination is stopped and displayed. Here, the fixed decorative symbols that are a combination of big hits, for example, the symbol numbers variably displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right" in the image display device 5 are "1". Any one of the decorative patterns from "" to "8" is stopped and displayed on the predetermined effective line in the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". Anything will do.

In addition, after the decorative pattern which is a big hit combination is derived and displayed, during the round in the big hit game state, the pre-reading that notifies and informs that the pending data whose special figure display result is "big hit" is stored. The notice production may be executed.

As described above, the game area 10 is composed of the left game area 10A and the right game area 10B, and the player adjusts the operation amount (rotation amount) of the hitting ball operation handle (operation knob) to obtain the left game area 10A. It is possible to switch between left-handed shooting, which shoots a game ball toward, and right-handed shooting, which shoots a game ball toward the right game area 10B.

In the gaming machine 1, when a game ball is shot in the left game area 10A (when the game ball enters the left game area 10A), the right game area 10B is arranged by arranging a game nail or a game ball guiding member (not shown). The gaming balls win the first starting winning opening at a higher rate than when the gaming balls are fired. Further, when the gaming state is the normal state, the variation time of the ordinary symbol (general figure variation time) is longer and the variable display result of the ordinary symbol is “general figure hit” than when the gaming state is the probability variation state or the time saving state. Since the probability of becoming is low, in the normal state, the ratio of the game balls shot to the left game area 10A winning the second starting winning opening is extremely low compared to the ratio of winning the first starting winning opening. There is.

On the other hand, in the gaming machine 1, when a game ball is shot in the right game area 10B (when the game ball enters the right game area 10B), a left game is placed by arranging a game nail or a game ball guiding member (not shown). Compared with the case where the game ball is shot in the area 10A, the ratio of the game ball winning the first start winning port is extremely low, or the game ball does not win the first starting winning port. .. Therefore, even if the player hits the ball to the right in the normal state, the ratio of the game ball winning the starting winning opening (either the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening) is left-handed in the normal state. Sometimes the gaming ball is extremely low compared to the rate of winning in the starting winning opening (either the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening). Therefore, the player is left-handed in the normal state.

In addition, the ratio of the game ball shot in the right game area 10B passing through the second passage gate 41B is determined by the arrangement of a game nail, a game ball guiding member, or the like (not shown), and the game ball shot in the left game area 10A is It is higher than the rate of passing through the 1-pass gate 41A. Then, the ratio of the game balls shot to the right game area 10B to win the second start winning opening in the open state is determined by the arrangement of the game nails or the game ball guide members (not shown), and the game shot to the left game area 10A. It is higher than the rate at which the ball wins the second starting winning opening in the open state.

Then, in the probability variation state and the time saving state, the variation time of the ordinary symbol (general symbol variation time) is shortened compared to the normal state, and the probability that the variable display result of the ordinary symbol is “per universal symbol” is higher than the normal state. Therefore, the ratio of the game ball winning the start winning opening (either the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening) when right-handed in the probability changing state and the time saving state is left in the probability changing state and the time saving state. It is higher than the ratio of the game ball winning in the starting winning opening (either the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening) when hitting. Therefore, the player will hit the right side in the probability changing state and the time saving state.

In addition, the ratio of the game ball shot in the right game area 10B to the big winning opening in the open state is that the game ball shot in the left game area 10A depends on the arrangement of the game nail or the game ball guide member (not shown). It is higher than the percentage of winning the big winning opening in the open state. Therefore, the player will hit right in the big hit game state. In this way, the player performs left-handed hitting in the normal state, switches to right-handed when the big hit game state occurs, continues right-handed in the probability change state or the time saving state after the big hit game state ends, and then becomes the normal state. With the transition (for example, the probability change state without the big hit game state or the end of the time saving state), the ball is returned to the left-handed state.

In addition, the ratio of the game balls shot to the left game area 10A to the first general winning opening 50A or the second general winning opening 50B provided in the left game area 10A is the first general winning opening 50A and the second general winning opening 50B. Depending on the position where the general winning opening 50B is provided, and the arrangement of the game nail or the game ball guiding member (not shown), the game ball shot in the right game area 10B is the first general winning opening 50A or the second general winning opening. It is higher than the percentage of winning 50B. On the other hand, the ratio of the game balls shot to the right game area 10B to the third general winning opening 50C or the fourth general winning opening 50D provided in the right game area 10B is the third general winning opening 50C and the fourth. Depending on the position where the general winning opening 50D is provided, and the arrangement of the game nail or the game ball guiding member (not shown), the game ball shot in the left game area 10A is the third general winning opening 50C or the fourth general winning opening. It is higher than the ratio of winning the 50D prize.

It should be noted that, for some or all of the plurality of general winning openings (first general winning openings 50A and second general winning openings 50B) provided in the left gaming area 10A, only the game balls fired in the left gaming area 10A. The game balls that can be won and the game balls that have been launched into the right game area 10B may not be won, and a plurality of general winning openings (third general winning openings 50C and fourth general winning openings) provided in the right gaming area 10B are possible. Part or all of 50D) may be configured such that only the game balls shot in the right game area 10B can win, and the game balls shot in the left game area 10C do not win.

In this way, since left-handedness is performed in the normal state, the probability of a game ball winning the first general winning opening 50A and the second general winning opening 50B among the four general winning openings is high, and the jackpot gaming state, and In the probability changing state and the time saving state, right strike is performed, so that there is a high probability that the game ball will win the third general winning opening 50C and the fourth general winning opening 50D among the four general winning openings. Along with a change in the game area in which the game ball is shot according to the game state or the like, the general winning opening where the game ball is easy to win also changes. In the left game area 10A in which the game ball enters in the normal state, a general winning opening is provided at a position where the game ball easily wins, and the right game in which the game ball enters in the big hit game state, and in the probability variation state and the time saving state. In the area 10B, a general winning opening may be provided at a position where it is difficult for the game balls to win, or vice versa.

The game machine 1 is equipped with various control boards such as a main board 11, a performance control board 12, a sound control board 13, and a lamp control board 14 as shown in FIG. In addition, the gaming machine 1 is also equipped with a relay board 15 for relaying various control signals transmitted between the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, and an interface board are arranged on the back surface of the game board 2 or the like in the game machine 1. The payout control board is a board for controlling the payout of prize balls, and is equipped with a payout control microcomputer. The payout control board includes a ball payout device (not shown) or the like in response to reception of a prize ball number command in which data indicating the number of prize balls is set (transmitted as a control signal from the main board 11). The payout mechanism (the mechanism for paying out prize balls) is driven to execute the payout of prize balls.

The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, and is equipped with various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the gaming machine 1. The main board 11 is mainly intended for setting a random number used in a special drawing game, a function for inputting a signal from a switch or the like arranged at a predetermined position, and a sub-side control board including an effect control board 12 and the like. It also has a function of outputting a control command as an example of command information as a control signal and transmitting it, a function of outputting various information to a hall management computer, and the like. In addition, the main board 11 performs the lighting/extinguishing control of each LED (for example, a segment LED) that constitutes the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The variable display of the predetermined display symbol, such as controlling the variable display of the normal symbol indicator 20 and controlling the variable display of the normal symbol by the normal symbol indicator 20 by controlling the lighting/lighting/coloring of the normal symbol indicator 20. It also has a control function. The main board 11 includes, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110 that receives detection signals from various switches for detecting a game ball and transmits the detection signals to the game control microcomputer 100, and the game control microcomputer 100. A solenoid circuit 111 for transmitting a solenoid drive signal to the solenoids 27 and 28 is mounted.

Further, the switch circuit 110 takes in a signal from the abnormality detection sensor group 26 (details will be described later) and transmits it to the game control microcomputer 100. As will be described later in detail, the abnormality detection sensor group 26 is for detecting an abnormality that has occurred in the gaming machine 1.

The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board that is independent of the main board 11, receives the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, and outputs the image display device 5 and the speakers 8L, 8R. And various circuits for controlling the production operation by the electric parts for production such as the game effect lamp 9 are mounted. In other words, the effect control board 12 effects all or part of the display operation in the image display device 5 and the sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, and all or part of the lighting/extinguishing operation in the game effect lamp 9 and the like. It is provided with a function for determining the control content for causing the electric component for use to execute a predetermined effect operation.

The voice control board 13 is a control board for voice output control that is provided separately from the effect control board 12, and causes the speakers 8L and 8R to output audio based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. A processing circuit for executing audio signal processing is installed. The lamp control board 14 is a control board for lamp output control that is provided separately from the effect control board 12, and turns on/off the game effect lamp 9 or the like based on a command or control data from the effect control board 12. A lamp driver circuit for driving is installed.

As shown in FIG. 2, the main board 11 has a first gate switch 21A, a second gate switch 21B, a first starting opening switch 22A, a second starting opening switch 22B, a count switch 23, and a first general winning opening switch 24A. The wirings for transmitting the detection signals from the second general winning opening switch 24B, the third general winning opening switch 24C, and the fourth general winning opening switch 24D are connected.

The first gate switch 21A, the second gate switch 21B, the first starting opening switch 22A, the second starting opening switch 22B, the count switch 23, the first general winning opening switch 24A ~ the fourth general winning opening switch 24D, for example, It may be any one having any configuration capable of detecting a game ball as a game medium, such as a so-called sensor. Further, on the main substrate 11, the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, the ordinary symbol display device 20, the first holding display device 25A, the second holding display device 25B, the public figure holding display device 25C. Wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control such as is connected. Further, the main board 11 is connected to a wiring for transmitting a signal from the abnormality detection sensor group 26.

The control signal transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15. The main board 11 is provided with a main board side connector corresponding to the relay board 15, for example, and an output buffer circuit is connected between the main board side connector and the game control microcomputer 100. The output buffer circuit can pass the signal only in the direction from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15, and blocks the input of the signal from the relay board 15 to the main board 11. Therefore, there is no room for signals to be transmitted from the effect control board 12 or the relay board 15 side to the main board 11 side.

The relay board 15 may be provided with, for example, a transmission direction regulation circuit for each wiring for transmitting a control signal from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. Each transmission direction regulation circuit is connected to the main board connector corresponding to the main board 11 with the anode connected to the production control board 12 corresponding to the production control board connector with the cathode connected to one end, and to the cathode of the diode. And a resistor whose other end is connected to the ground (GND). With this configuration, each transmission direction regulation circuit can block the input of a signal from the effect control board 12 to the relay board 15, and pass the signal only in the direction from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. Therefore, there is no room for signals to be transmitted from the production control board 12 side to the main board 11 side. In the present embodiment, a transmission direction regulation circuit is provided for each wiring for transmitting a control signal in the relay board 15, and an output buffer circuit is provided between the game control microcomputer 100 and the main board side connector in the main board 11. By providing it, it is possible to prevent an unauthorized signal from being input to the main board 11 from the outside.

The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an electric signal. The effect control command includes, for example, a display control command used to control the image display operation in the image display device 5, a voice control command used to control the voice output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and the game effect lamp 9. It also includes a lamp control command used to control the lighting operation of the decoration LED and the like.

Such effect control commands include, for example, a game state designation command for designating a gaming state (normal state, probability variation state, or time saving state), a variation start command for designating variation start in a special figure game, a special figure game special command. A variation pattern designation command that designates a variation time of the design and a variation pattern such as a decorative design in the image display device 5, a variable display result notification command that designates a variable display result such as a special design or a decorative design, a decoration design in the image display device 5. Decorative design stop command to specify the variable display stop, big hit start designation command to specify the start and end of the big hit game state, big hit end designation command, the first start winning prize or the second starting prize winning game ball The start winning command that is output at the time, the general winning opening designation command that is output when the game ball wins the general winning opening, the big winning opening winning command that is output when the gaming ball wins the big winning opening, etc. included.

The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101 for storing a game control program, fixed data, and the like, and a game control work. RA (Random Access Memory) 102 that provides an area, CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103 that executes a program for game control to perform control operation, and update of numerical data indicating a random number value independently of CPU 103 A random number circuit 104 for performing and an I/O (Input/Output port) 105 are provided. As an example, in the game control microcomputer 100, the CPU 103 executes a program read from the ROM 101 to execute processing for controlling the progress of the game in the gaming machine 1. At this time, the CPU 103 reads fixed data from the ROM 101 to read fixed data, the CPU 103 writes variable data to the RAM 102 and temporarily stores the data, and the CPU 103 writes various variable data to the RAM 102. A variable data read operation for reading out, a receiving operation in which the CPU 10 receives an input of various signals from the outside of the game control microcomputer 100 via the I/O 105, and a CPU 103 to the outside of the game control microcomputer 100 via the I/O 105. The transmission operation for outputting various signals is also performed.

In this way, in the game control microcomputer 100, the CPU 103 executes the game control program stored in the ROM 101 to perform the game control, and hence the game control microcomputer 100 (or the CPU 103) executes the program ( Or, to perform processing), specifically, means that the CPU 103 executes control according to a program. The same applies to the microcomputer mounted on another board different from the main board 11.

As shown in FIG. 2, the production control board 12 is provided with a production control CPU 120 that performs a control operation according to a program, a ROM 121 that stores a production control program and fixed data, and a work area of the production control CPU 120. RAM 122, a display control unit 123 that executes a process for determining the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5, and a random number that updates numerical data indicating a random number value independently of the effect control CPU 120. A circuit 124 and an I/O 125 are mounted. As an example, in the effect control board 12, the effect control CPU 120 executes the effect control program read from the ROM 121 to execute the process for controlling the effect operation by the effect electric components. At this time, the effect control CPU 120 reads fixed data from the ROM 121 for fixed data, the effect control CPU 120 writes various variable data in the RAM 122 for temporary storage, and the effect control CPU 120 stores in the RAM 122. A variation data read operation for reading various temporarily stored variation data, a reception operation in which the effect control CPU 120 receives an input of various signals from the outside of the effect control board 12 via the I/O 125, and an effect control CPU 120 performs an I/O operation. A transmission operation of outputting various signals to the outside of the production control board 12 via O125 is also performed.

Wiring for transmitting a video signal to the image display device 5, wiring for transmitting a sound effect signal as an information signal indicating sound number data to the sound control substrate 13, in the production control board 12. Wirings for transmitting an illumination signal as an information signal indicating the lamp data, wirings for transmitting a control signal to the movable accessory 150, etc. are connected to the lamp control board 14. Further, on the effect control board 12, an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the operation operation of the player with respect to the operation button 30 has been detected is input from a press detection switch (not shown) and a rotary encoder (not shown). Wiring for transmission is also connected. Further, on the effect control board 12, wiring for transmitting a signal corresponding to the position (first position or second position) of the operation section in the mode changeover switch 31 described later, and operation in the display changeover switch 32 described later. Wiring for transmitting a signal corresponding to the position of the section (first position or second position) is also connected.

In the ROM 121 mounted on the effect control board 12, the image display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the light emitting body such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED, the operation button 30, the movable accessory 150, and the effect accessory. A plurality of types of pattern data forming an effect control pattern are stored in advance in order to control an effect operation using an effect device (electrical component for effect) including a movable member included in.

The display control unit 123 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 determines the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5 based on the display control command from the effect control CPU 120. For example, the display control unit 123 executes various effect displays such as variable display of decorative designs and effect display in reach effect by determining switching timing of effect images displayed on the screen of the image display device 5. Control. The display control unit 123 may include a VDP (Video Display Processor), a CGROM (Character Generator ROM), a VRAM (Video RAM), an LCD drive circuit, and the like.

The I/O 125 mounted on the production control board 12 confirms the production control command transmitted from the main board 11 or the like, the operation detection signal transmitted from the press detection switch and the rotary encoder, and the state of the mode changeover switch 31, for example. Including an input port for taking in various signals such as a signal enabling and a signal for confirming the state of the display changeover switch 32, and an output port for transmitting various signals to the outside of the production control board 12. Composed. For example, from the output port of the I/O 125, a video signal transmitted to the image display device 5, a command (sound effect signal) transmitted to the sound control board 13, and a command transmitted to the lamp control board 14. A command (drive signal) transmitted to the movable accessory 150, such as a (lighting signal) is output.

The voice control board 13 is equipped with, for example, an input/output driver, a voice synthesis IC, a voice data ROM, an amplifier circuit, a volume, and the like. As an example, in the voice control board 13, the sound number data shown in the sound effect signal transmitted from the effect control board 12 is input to the voice synthesis IC via the input/output driver. The voice synthesizing IC generates a voice or a sound effect corresponding to the sound number data and outputs it to the amplifier circuit. The amplifier circuit outputs an audio signal obtained by amplifying the output level of the voice synthesis IC to a level according to the volume set by the volume, to the speakers 8L and 8R. The voice data ROM stores control data corresponding to the sound number data, and the voice synthesizing IC reads the control data corresponding to the sound number data to generate a voice or a sound effect. The data stored in the audio data ROM may be composed of data indicating the output mode of the audio or sound effect in a predetermined period in time series.

The lamp control board 14 is equipped with, for example, an input/output driver and a lamp driver. As an example, in the lamp control board 14, the illumination signal transmitted from the effect control board 12 is input to the lamp driver via the input/output driver. The lamp driver amplifies the electric decoration signal and supplies it to the game effect lamp 9 and the like.

In the present embodiment, when an abnormality occurs in the gaming machine 1, the abnormality is controlled by controlling the speakers 8L and 8R via the voice control board 13 to notify by voice, or via the lamp control board 14. The game effect lamp 9 and the LED for decoration are controlled to be turned on/off to notify by light, or an abnormal notification image (error message) is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 via the display control unit 123. I will inform you. The abnormality includes magnetic abnormality, vibration abnormality, radio wave abnormality, and the like, which is detected by using the abnormality detection sensor group 26 and the like.

The abnormality detection sensor group 26 is composed of one or more sensors for detecting an abnormality that occurs in the gaming machine 1. The abnormality detection sensor group 26 is not limited to the sensor, and may include a circuit for detecting an abnormality, various detection switches not corresponding to the sensor, and the like. The abnormality detection sensor group 26 only needs to be configured to detect an abnormality. One or more sensors and the like included in each of the abnormality detection sensor groups 26 are prepared for each type of abnormality. What the abnormal detection sensor group 26 specifically includes may be determined by the specifications of the gaming machine 1. Abnormalities that occur in the gaming machine 1 are phenomena that do not occur or are extremely unlikely to occur in normal games played in the gaming machine 1 (for example, magnetic abnormalities, vibration abnormalities, and radio wave abnormalities that occur when a fraudulent act is performed on the gaming machine 1). Phenomenon) or a phenomenon that may hinder the progress of the game, and in particular, a phenomenon that requires notification to the player or an employee of a game hall (such as a pachinko parlor).

The abnormality detection sensor group 26 includes, for example, a magnetic sensor that detects magnetism, a vibration sensor that detects vibration, and a radio wave detection sensor that detects a predetermined radio wave (a radio wave in a predetermined wavelength band or the like). For example, these sensors may be included in the abnormality detection sensor group 26. A known method can be appropriately used for detecting the abnormality. When the game control microcomputer 100 detects a magnetic abnormality, a vibration abnormality, a radio wave abnormality, or the like based on an output signal from the abnormality detection sensor group 26, an abnormality detection designation command designating that an abnormality has occurred is a main board. 11 is transmitted to the effect control board 12, and an error message is displayed on the image display device 5, a warning sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and an abnormality occurs due to a light emission mode of the game effect lamp 9 when the abnormality occurs. Notification is given.

Here, not only the abnormality has occurred by the notification means such as the image display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, and the game effect lamp 9, but also any type of magnetic abnormality, vibration abnormality, radio wave abnormality, and opening of the front door. It may be so arranged that it is possible to specify whether or not the abnormality has been detected.

The notification of the magnetic abnormality is the notification of the abnormality that is performed when the magnetic abnormality (the abnormality that the magnet is in the vicinity of the gaming machine 1, in this case, there is a possibility of cheating). There are fraudulent acts such as moving a game medium by a magnet to win the prize, or clogging a predetermined area with the game medium to guide the game medium to the prize. The notification of the magnetic anomaly prevents such an action from occurring. For example, a magnetic sensor for detecting magnetism is provided as one sensor of the abnormality detection sensor group 26. The CPU 103 determines whether or not there is a magnetic abnormality by determining whether the signal from the magnetic sensor indicates a magnetic force equal to or greater than a predetermined threshold value (indicates magnetic force→magnetic abnormality exists). When a magnetic abnormality is detected, an abnormality detection designation command for designating the occurrence of the magnetic abnormality is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, and the image display device 5 or the like notifies the magnetic abnormality. For example, in the error message display area of the image display device 5, an image of the characters "Magnetic error has occurred" is displayed.

The notification of vibration abnormality is, for example, notification of abnormality that can be executed in a pachinko gaming machine or the like provided with the special variable winning ball device 7. There is an illegal act that intentionally shakes a pachinko gaming machine to change the flow direction of the game medium toward a winning opening such as a big winning opening. It is possible to prevent such an action from occurring by notifying the vibration abnormality. For example, as one sensor of the abnormality detection sensor group 26, a vibration sensor for detecting vibration is provided. The CPU 103 determines whether or not there is an abnormality due to vibration (vibration abnormality) by determining whether the signal from the vibration sensor indicates a vibration having a strength equal to or higher than a predetermined threshold (a strength equal to or higher than a predetermined threshold). Vibration is displayed → vibration is abnormal). When the vibration abnormality is detected, an abnormality detection designation command for designating the occurrence of the vibration abnormality is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, and the image display device 5 or the like notifies the vibration abnormality. For example, in the error message display area of the image display device 5, an image of the character "Vibration error has occurred" is displayed.

The notification of the radio wave abnormality is a notification of the radio wave abnormality (abnormality in which a predetermined radio wave reaches the gaming machine 1, in this case, there is a possibility of cheating). By radiating radio waves to the starting opening switches (first starting opening switch 22A and second starting opening switch 22B), the count switch 23, etc., these switches are switched on/off to illegally generate a prize and win a prize ball. There is a cheating to get. It is possible to prevent such an action from being performed by the notification of the radio wave abnormality. For example, as one sensor of the abnormality detection sensor group 26, a radio wave detection sensor for detecting a predetermined radio wave (a radio wave in a predetermined wavelength band or the like) is provided. The CPU 103 determines whether there is a radio wave abnormality by determining whether the signal from the radio wave detection sensor indicates reception of the predetermined radio wave (indicates reception of a predetermined radio wave→radio wave abnormality present). When a radio wave abnormality is detected, an abnormality detection designating command that specifies that the radio wave abnormality has occurred is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, and the image display device 5 or the like notifies the radio wave abnormality. For example, in the error message display area of the image display device 5, an image of the characters "A radio wave error has occurred" is displayed.

The mode changeover switch 31 and the display changeover switch 32 are both configured by a DIP switch (Dual In-line Package switch), and are provided outside the game area of the game board 2. The mode changeover switch 31 and the display changeover switch 32 configured by the DIP switch are provided by switching the operation portion between the first position and the second position (for example, in the case of a slide type, the position of the knob is at one end side and the other end). It is possible to switch the process (control program) executed by the effect control CPU 120 by switching to the side). When the glass door frame 3a is closed with respect to the gaming machine frame 3, the glass door frame 3a covers the front surface of the game board 2, so that the player cannot operate the mode changeover switch 31 and the display changeover switch 32. Has become. It should be noted that the mode changeover switch 31 and the display changeover switch 32 are operated by the player through the glass door frame 3a in the state where the glass door frame 3a is closed with respect to the gaming machine frame 3 (the state shown in FIG. 1). It is not shown in FIG. 1 because it is installed in a position that is not visible.

As described above, the store clerk of the store inserts the key into the keyhole 61 to open the locking device (not shown) and opens the glass door frame 3a forward with respect to the gaming machine frame 3 to play the game. It is possible to operate the mode changeover switch 31 and the display changeover switch 32 (switching of the DIP switch) provided on the board 2. When the operation of the mode changeover switch 31 and the display changeover switch 32 is completed, the glass door frame 3a is returned to the closed state with respect to the gaming machine frame 3, and a key is inserted into the key hole 61 to lock the device (not shown). Closed).

When the operation unit of the mode changeover switch 31 is in the first position, the voltage of the mode changeover terminal of the effect control CPU 120 is in the Low state, and when the operation unit of the mode changeover switch 31 is in the second position, the effect control is performed. The voltage of the mode switching terminal of the CPU 120 for use becomes High. When the voltage of the mode switching terminal is Low, the effect control CPU 120 indicates that the operating portion of the mode switching switch 31 is in the first position, that is, the image display device 5 has information for the player (for example, a demo). It is specified that the game mode is to display a screen or the like), and the information of the prize number management table described later is not displayed on the image display device 5. On the other hand, when the voltage of the mode switching terminal is High, the effect control CPU 120 indicates that the operation unit of the mode switching switch 31 is in the second position, that is, the image display device 5 has information for the clerk (for example, It is specified that the maintenance mode is for displaying the number of winnings to each winning opening), and the information of the winning number management table described later is displayed on the image display device 5.

When the operation unit of the display changeover switch 32 is in the first position, the voltage of the display changeover terminal of the CPU 120 for effect control is in the Low state, and when the operation unit of the display changeover switch 32 is in the second position, the effect control is performed. The voltage of the display switching terminal of the CPU 120 for use becomes High. When the voltage of the display switching terminal is Low, the effect control CPU 120 indicates that the operation unit of the display switching switch 32 is in the first position, that is, the number of winnings to the general winning opening in the image display device 5. It is prohibited to display the information based on the display control table, which will be described later (information capable of specifying the number of winnings at the general winning opening), on the image display device 5 by specifying that the permission for displaying is not given. On the other hand, when the voltage of the display changeover terminal is High, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the operation portion of the display changeover switch 32 is in the second position, that is, the image display device 5 receives the prize at the general winning opening. It is specified that the permission to display the number is specified, and the information based on the display control table described later (information that can specify the number of winnings at the general winning opening) is allowed to be displayed on the image display device 5. To do.

In the present embodiment, the mode changeover switch 31 and the display changeover switch 32 are provided on the front side of the game board 2 (the side facing the player), but the mode changeover switch 31 and/or the display changeover switch 32 are It may be provided on the back surface side (game island side) of the game board 2. In the case of such a configuration, the hinge mechanism of the gaming machine frame 3 is used to rotate the gaming board 2 forward with respect to the gaming machine frame 3 so that the back surface side of the gaming board 2 is moved. The provided mode changeover switch 31 and/or display changeover switch 32 can be operated.

As a control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, there is the start winning command as described above. As the starting winning prize command, a starting winning prize designation command indicating which of the first starting winning prize or the second starting winning prize has a starting winning prize, or the first starting prize hole or the second starting winning prize There is a start winning prize determination result designating command and the like which shows a jackpot determination result and a jackpot type determination result when a game ball is won.

The CPU 103, the effective starting winning of the game ball to the first starting winning opening, that is, the first starting winning opening of the game ball in the state where the number of the first reserved memory corresponding to the first starting winning opening is less than the upper limit value. When a winning is detected, the jackpot determination random number and the jackpot type determination random number are extracted from the random number circuit 104, and the extracted jackpot determination random number and the jackpot type determination random number are stored in the first special figure random number storage area. The command is stored in a storage area corresponding to the number of reserved memories (the number of first reserved memories after the addition including the effective starting prize), and a command for designating the "first starting prize hole" is set as a starting winning prize designation command. In addition, the CPU 103 matches the extracted (stored) random number for jackpot determination with the jackpot determination value stored in the jackpot determination table corresponding to the current game state (normal state, time saving state, or probability variation state). The start winning determination is performed to determine whether or not.

In this start winning determination, if the random number for jackpot determination does not match the jackpot determination value in the jackpot determination table, a start winning determination result designation command for designating “out” is set. When the jackpot determination random number matches the jackpot determination value in the jackpot determination table, the extracted (stored) jackpot type determination random number is further added to the jackpot type determination table for the first special figure for each jackpot type. It is determined which of the judgment values stored in 1. Then, a start winning determination result specification command for designating the "big hit" of the big hit type corresponding to the matched judgment value is set. For example, as the start winning award determination result designation command, a command designating "non-probability variation jackpot" or a command designating "probability variation jackpot" is set. Then, the set start winning opening designation command (designating “first starting winning opening”) and the start winning determination result designation command are output to the effect control board 12.

It should be noted that the CPU 103 starts the game ball into the first starting prize hole in a state where the first reserved memory number corresponding to the first starting prize hole has reached the upper limit value (that is, in accordance with the first starting prize hole). When a prize ball is paid out but is not included in the special drawing game, an invalid starting prize is detected. As the command, set blank data that specifies that it is not a valid start prize. Then, the set start winning a prize opening designation command ("first starting winning a prize mouth" designation) and the start winning award determination result designation command (blank data) are output to the effect control board 12.

The CPU 103, the effective starting winning of the game ball to the second starting winning opening, that is, the number of the second reserved memory corresponding to the second starting winning opening is less than the upper limit value of the gaming ball to the second starting winning opening When the winning is detected, the jackpot determination random number and the jackpot type determination random number are extracted from the random number circuit 104, and the extracted jackpot determination random number and the jackpot type determination random number are stored in the second special figure random number storage area. The command is stored in the storage area corresponding to the number of reserved memories (the number of second reserved memories after the addition including the effective starting winning) and the command for designating the "second starting winning opening" is set as the starting winning opening designating command. In addition, the CPU 103 matches the extracted (stored) random number for jackpot determination with the jackpot determination value stored in the jackpot determination table corresponding to the current game state (normal state, time saving state, or probability variation state). The start winning determination is performed to determine whether or not.

In this start winning determination, if the random number for jackpot determination does not match the jackpot determination value in the jackpot determination table, a start winning determination result designation command for designating “out” is set. When the big hit determination random number matches the big hit determination value of the big hit determination table, the extracted (stored) big hit type determination random number is further added to the big hit type determination table for the second special figure for each big hit type. It is determined which of the judgment values stored in 1. Then, a start winning determination result specification command for designating the "big hit" of the big hit type corresponding to the matched judgment value is set. For example, as the start winning award determination result designation command, a command designating "non-probability variation jackpot" or a command designating "probability variation jackpot" is set. Then, the set start winning prize designation command (designating the “second starting winning prize”) and the start winning determination result designation command are output to the effect control board 12.

It should be noted that the CPU 103 starts the game ball into the second starting winning opening in a state where the second reserved memory number corresponding to the second starting winning opening has reached the upper limit value (that is, in accordance with the second starting winning opening). When an ineffective starting winning a prize that is paid out but is not included in the special drawing game) is detected, a command for specifying the “second starting winning a prize” is set as a starting winning a prize specifying command, and a starting winning judgment result is specified. As the command, set blank data that specifies that it is not a valid start prize. Then, the set start winning opening designation command (designating “second starting winning opening”) and the start winning determination result designation command (blank data) are output to the effect control board 12.

In the present embodiment, based on the jackpot determination random number and the jackpot type determination random number extracted at the time of starting winning, the variable display result of the special map corresponding to the starting winning is determined, and prefetching is performed based on the determination result. Although the notice effect is executed, the variation pattern of the variable display corresponding to the starting winning is determined based on the variation pattern determination random number extracted at the time of winning the starting winning. The look-ahead notice effect may be executed based on the determination result. For example, when the determination result at the time of winning a start is a variation pattern of super reach, the look-ahead notice effect is executed at a higher rate than when the determination result at the time of award winning is a variation pattern of non-reach. Good to do.

Specifically, when the CPU 103 detects the effective starting winning of the game ball to the first starting winning opening, it extracts a random number for fluctuation pattern determination from the random number circuit 104, and the extracted random number for fluctuation pattern determination is used for jackpot determination. The random number and the random number for jackpot type determination are stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved memory number (the first reserved memory number after the addition including the valid start prize) in the random number storage area for the first special figure. When the CPU 103 detects an effective start winning of the game ball to the second starting winning opening, it extracts a random number for fluctuation pattern determination from the random number circuit 104, and uses the extracted random numbers for fluctuation pattern determination as a big hit determination random number and a big hit. The random number for type determination is stored in a storage area corresponding to the second number of reserved memories in the second special figure random number storage area (the number of second reserved memories after addition including the valid start prize).

[1-2. Display of continuous ratio, role ratio]
In the gaming machine 1, in the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11, each winning opening (big winning opening, second starting winning opening, first starting winning opening, first to fourth general winning opening, hereinafter, "entry The number of game balls entering the area is also counted. Further, in the gaming machine 1, the display monitor 29 provided on the main board 11 can display information such as a serial ratio and a winning combination.

In the present embodiment, the display monitor 29 is described as being provided on the main board 11, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the display monitor 29 is provided on another board such as the production control board 12, the relay board 15, and the payout control board. You may do it.

On the gaming machine maker side, it is usual to design the gaming board surface so that the gaming medium enters the general winning area (passes the test) at a predetermined frequency. Further, when performing the test, it is confirmed whether or not the game medium has entered the general winning area at a predetermined frequency. Furthermore, after the game machine is installed, it is confirmed what kind of maintenance has been performed, and as a result of the maintenance, whether the game medium has entered the general winning area at the frequency as designed. Therefore, in the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, it is possible to recognize what kind of maintenance has been added to the gaming machine having the general winning area. The display of the accessory ratio and the like will be described below. Hereinafter, the totaling of the game balls on the main board 11 and the display of the accessory ratio and the like will be described.

The main board 11 shown in FIG. 2 is a board that controls a game. The main board 11 is enclosed in a board case 201 as shown in FIG. 4, and a display monitor 29 (for example, 7 segments) is arranged at the center of the main board 11 as shown in FIG. 4(A). There is. The display monitor 29 is arranged on the front surface when the main board 11 is visually recognized. Since the main board 11 cannot be visually recognized without opening the glass door frame 3a, the front side when visually checking the main board 11 is the back side of the game board 2 with the glass door frame 3a opened. This is the front of the game machine, and is different from the front of the gaming machine 1. However, the front surface when visually recognizing the main board 11 and the front surface of the gaming machine 1 may be common.

On the main board 11, information about game prizes, for example, the number of prize balls due to winning at the first starting prize hole (belt), the number of prize balls due to winning at the second starting prize hole (Den Chu), and the large prize hole. The number of prize balls due to winning the (Attacker) and the total number of prize balls are input and totaled, and the display monitor 29 shows the ratio of the number of prize balls due to winning the prize hole (Attacker) among the total number of prize balls. Percentage of consecutive winnings (referred to as "continuous ratio") (%), number of prize balls from the second starting prize hole (Den Chu) out of the total number of prize balls, and prize from the prize hole at the big prize (attacker) The character ratio (referred to as "character ratio") (%), which is the ratio of the number of balls, is displayed.

The consecutive ratio is the ratio of the number of award balls (the number of consecutive award winning balls below) due to winning at the special winning opening (attacker) to the total number of award balls. The winning ratio is the number of prize balls due to winning at the 2nd starting prize hole (Den Chu) and the number of prize balls due to winning at the big prize hole (attacker) out of the total number of prize balls (the number of winning balls below) Is the proportion occupied by. The total number of prize balls (total number of balls obtained below) is the number of prize balls due to winning at the special winning opening (attacker), the number of prize balls due to winning at the second starting winning opening (Den Chu), and the great winning opening. (Attacker) and the total number of prize balls by winning in the winning openings (first starting winning opening, general winning opening) other than the second starting winning opening (Den Chu). The special winning opening (attacker) and the second starting winning opening (Den Chu) are variable winning objects, and the expected winning rate of the gaming ball fluctuates as the passable width of the gaming ball fluctuates. is there. Also, the winning openings (first starting winning opening, general winning opening) other than the large winning opening (attacker) and the second starting winning opening (Den Chu) are fixed winning objects, and the passable width of the game ball is fixed. Therefore, the expected winning rate of the game ball is a fixed character.

The information about the winning prize of the game is totaled and calculated by the number of prize balls (general prize ball) obtained by winning the first starting opening (belt) and the general winning opening (sode) in the number of prize balls of 6000. 2 Ordinary electric-role award balls (number of electric-chu prize balls), which is the number of award balls at the starting prize hole (Den-chu), and special electric-role awards, which are the number of prize balls due to winning at the large-award winning port (attacker) Count the number of balls (number of attacker prize balls). The total is set as one set, and a continuous ratio (%) and a winning combination ratio (%) for 10 sets, that is, 60,000 pieces are calculated. It should be noted that the number of prize balls (general prize balls) due to winning at the first starting mouth (navel) and general prize hole (sode), the number of ordinary electric prize balls (the number of electric Chu prize balls), and the special electric role The number of award balls (attacker award ball number) is recorded in the ring buffer, has a recording capacity of at least 11 sets, and is updated for each set. Furthermore, 6000 11 sets of storage are stored in a considerable quantity (for example, several bytes), and the cumulative ratio (%) and combination ratio (%) of these totals can be calculated.

The display monitor 29 switches and displays 6000 consecutive ratios (%), combination ratios (%), and cumulative total ratios (%) and combination ratios (%) every predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds). be able to. That is, four displays are switched and displayed by one display means. In this case, it takes 2 minutes to display all of them, but the number of prize balls by winning the first starting mouth (belt) that is aggregated as the game progresses, winning the second starting winning mouth (Den Chu) The number of prize balls due to, and the number of prize balls due to winning at the special winning opening (attacker) will change. Then, for example, if the number of prize balls won after displaying the consecutive ratio (%) of 6000 pieces is reflected in the winning combination ratio (%) of 6000 pieces displayed thereafter, There is a possibility that a discrepancy may occur between the continuous ratio (%) and the role ratio (%) for 6000 pieces. Therefore, the number of prize balls by winning the first start opening (belt), the number of prize balls by winning the second starting prize opening (Den Chu), the number of prize balls by winning at the large winning opening (attacker), and the total prize balls. Such a discrepancy can be prevented by inputting and counting the numbers at a predetermined timing in switching display (for example, a display timing of 60000 consecutive ratios (%)).

As an example of the calculation method below, the total number of prize balls is 6000, and the number of prize balls due to winning at the second starting prize hole (Den Chu) and the number of prize balls due to winning at the large prize hole (attacker) A method of calculating the role ratio (role ratio (%)) when the total number of role-acquiring balls is 4200 will be described. In the following description, the total number of acquired balls means the total cumulative number of game media (prize balls) paid out from the gaming machine. In addition, the number of balls for winning the accessory means the total number of game media paid out by winning the game media in the attacker and the electric chu. Further, the number of consecutive winning character balls is the cumulative total number of game media paid out by winning the game media in the attacker. Therefore, the continuous ratio can be calculated by the following equation (1). Further, the winning combination can be obtained by the following equation (2).
Continuation ratio = [Number of balls obtained in continuous role / Total number of balls acquired] x 100 (1)
Role ratio = [(number of consecutive role acquisition balls + number of role acquisition balls) / total number of acquisition balls] x 100 (2)

When the total number of prize balls is 6000 and the number of balls acquired is 4200, the character ratio is calculated as 0.70 (three decimal places are rounded down) by dividing 4200 by 6000.
However, since the microcomputer used in the gaming machine cannot perform calculation below the decimal point, calculation by the following method is required.

First, the first calculation method will be described. In the first calculation method, first, the number of winning accessory balls is multiplied by 100 to be 420,000. Then, this 420000 is divided by 6000. As a result, 70 is required as a quotient. From 70 obtained here, the accessory ratio is obtained as 70%. That is, by multiplying the dividend by 100, the calculation result up to two digits after the decimal point can be obtained. Here, when the calculation result of up to three digits after the decimal point is obtained, it may be multiplied by 1000.

Next, the second calculation method will be described. In the second calculation method, first, the total number of prize balls is divided by 100 to obtain 60. Then, 4200 is divided by 60. As a result, 70 is required as a quotient. From 70 obtained here, the accessory ratio is obtained as 70%. That is, by dividing the divisor by 100, the calculation result up to two digits after the decimal point can be obtained. Here, when obtaining the calculation result of up to three digits after the decimal point, it is sufficient to divide by 1000.

Although the total number of prize balls is 6000 in this example, a 3-byte area is provided as an area for storing the total number of prize balls in order to calculate the character ratio for a long period. In other words, in this example, 00EA60h is stored in the 3-byte storage area. Similarly, 00A410h is also stored in the 3-byte storage area for the number of winning accessory balls.

Here, the microcomputer used in the game machine can only perform operation on values of maximum 2 bytes. Therefore, in order to facilitate the calculation, the lower 1 byte may be truncated.

Here, a third calculation method performed by simplifying the second calculation method will be described. In the third calculation method, in order to facilitate the calculation in the microcomputer used in the game machine, the lower 1 byte 60h is rounded down from the total number of prize balls 00EA60h, and the total number of prize balls is 00EAh, that is, a decimal number. Calculate 234 by notation. Similarly, for the character acquisition number of balls 00A410h, the lower 1 byte 10h is rounded down to calculate the character acquisition number of balls 00A4h, that is, 164 in decimal notation.

Then, similarly to the second calculation method, the total number of prize balls is divided by 100 (273/100) to calculate 2. Then, 156 is divided by 2 to obtain 78 as a quotient. From the 78 obtained here, the accessory ratio is obtained as 78%.

The third calculation method facilitates calculation in the microcomputer used in the game machine, but causes an error of +12%. However, if both the total number of prize balls and the number of winning accessory balls are 10 times, the error is +1%. That is, the error is reduced as the period for calculating the accessory ratio becomes longer, and the error is approximated to the original value.

The substrate case 201 is made of a translucent material, and the main substrate 11 and the display monitor 29 are visible. The board case 201 is provided with a hole (not shown) through which a wiring connector connected to the main board 11 is inserted, and a heat dissipation hole for radiating heat of the electric components of the main board 11. The display monitor 29 provided on the main board 11 is arranged at a position where the heat dissipation hole is not directly in front. Therefore, the visibility of the display monitor 29 is not obstructed by the heat radiation holes. Here, the “direct front” means the direct front from the viewpoint of the main board 11, and means between the employee who is going to visually recognize the main board 11 and the main board 11.

Further, the board case 201 is provided with a seal for displaying the type, model, specifications, etc. of the main board 11. These holes, heat dissipation holes, and seals are arranged so as not to obstruct the display on the display monitor 29. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 3, when the display monitor 29 is arranged on the first portion of the main substrate 11 (for example, the central portion of the main substrate 11), the second portion different from the first portion on the main substrate 11 is displayed. Other electric parts may be arranged in a portion (for example, a peripheral portion of the main board 11), and a hole portion, a heat radiation hole, and a seal may be arranged in a portion of the board case corresponding to the second portion of the main board 11. Good. In particular, the heat radiation hole is preferably provided near the display monitor 29 in order to release the heat generated by the display monitor 29. Even in this case, it is preferable that the heat radiation hole is arranged at a position not directly in front of the display monitor 29. According to this, since the visibility on the display monitor 29 is not hindered, it is easy to confirm the information regarding the winning.

Further, it is preferable that the wiring does not overlap the portion of the substrate case 201 corresponding to the second portion of the main substrate 11. Specifically, the hole portion to which one connector of the wiring is connected and the connection destination to which the other connector of the wiring is connected do not overlap the portion of the substrate case 201 corresponding to the second portion of the main substrate 11. To According to this, it is possible to prevent the wiring from hindering the visibility of the display monitor 29.

Further, the main board 11 is provided with a 7-segment display for displaying an error of the gaming machine, but in order to avoid misidentification with the 7-segment of the display monitor 29, it is separated by a predetermined distance or other electronic parts. It is preferable to dispose them in between. The other electronic component referred to here is preferably a large-sized control component such as a CPU.

In addition, a storage area (ring buffer, 10 sets total buffer (total of information about game winnings stored in a ring buffer having 10 counters each having a maximum of 2 bytes), a prize ball The total number buffer) is not initialized when the reset button is operated and may be continuously stored. The ring buffer will be further described later. In addition, the checksum of the stored value is calculated, initialization is performed when an abnormality is detected, or the value of the number of acquired balls is larger than the value of the stored total number of prize balls, Initialization of the memory area in which information about winning a game is stored when an event that cannot occur as a situation is detected, such as when the value of the number of balls for continuous winnings is greater than the value of the number of balls acquired Processing may be performed. Further, the error display or the warning display may be performed without performing the initialization process, or the initialization process may be performed together with or after the error display or the warning display. The error display and warning display will be further described later.

For example, when the total number of acquired balls is 34321 and the number of acquired character balls is 19876, the ratio (%) is calculated by dividing 34876 as a divisor for 19876. It is calculated that the role ratio (%) is about 57.9%. When performing the arithmetic operation in the game control microcomputer 100, it is necessary to avoid the calculation with the decimal point, so the following calculation formula is used. In the division of 198776/34321, the denominator 34321 is divided by 100, and the decimal point is discarded, resulting in 1987/343=57.9475. Since the fractional part is rounded down, it is calculated that it is a role ratio (%) of 57%, and it is displayed on the display monitor 29. In this example, there is an error in display from the value calculated by accurate calculation. There will be no.

The minimum value in 16 bits is 32768 (other than the value of the most significant bit is 0), and the maximum error is when the total number of acquired balls and the number of accessory acquired balls are 32799, respectively. When this is calculated by the above method, 32799/32799=100%, and when replaced with the calculation by the game control microcomputer 100, 32799/327=100.3%, an error of +0.3%. When the calculation is performed by rounding off the decimal point, for example, when the exact value is 69.9% and the value calculated by the game control microcomputer is 70.1%, 69%→70% on the display 1 Although it is considered that the error of% is displayed, the role ratio (%) (or the continuous ratio (%)) can be displayed with a very small error even on the display of the error of 1%.

Further, when the above calculation method is used, the total number of acquired balls is divided by 100, and therefore, when the total number of acquired balls is less than 100, calculation cannot be performed. Further, when it is less than 32768, the error gradually increases. When it is less than 10000, the error exceeds 1%, which may cause a larger error. That is, the smaller the total number of balls acquired, the larger the error. For this reason, until the counter counts the total number of balls acquired (for example, 32768, which is the minimum value of 16 bits) above a specific number, the ratio (%) and continuous ratio (%) are not displayed on the display monitor. The fact that the error may be large even if it is displayed may be notified by emitting a dedicated lamp, outputting a notification sound, or blinking the displayed value.

Further, the display monitor 29 displays the winning combination ratio (%) and the continuous ratio (%) on 7 segments, and displays the respective values by switching them every predetermined period (for example, every 30 seconds). In this case, for example, while the winning ratio (%) is being displayed for 30 seconds, an event occurs that a game medium is newly won in the electric chu or attacker, and accordingly, the calculated value is calculated in 30 seconds and the continuous ratio ( If it is displayed as the value of (%), the value of the combination ratio (%) and the combination (%) may deviate. Therefore, it is preferable that the winning ratio (%) and the continuous ratio (%) are calculated in the same interrupt and the calculated values are sequentially displayed.

Also, when the numerical value that can be displayed in 7 segments is 2 digits (for example, when 2 7 segments are provided), 100% cannot be displayed as 100. In this case, 99 may be displayed instead of 100. The display monitor 29 shown in FIG. 4 can display numerical values in the lower two digits, but even in this case, the numerical values may be displayed without using the upper two digits. Alternatively, a numerical value may be displayed in a part of the upper 2 digits under a specific condition.

Also, in the above calculation method, an example was shown in which the total number of balls acquired, the number of character acquisition balls, and the number of continuous character acquisition balls were totaled in a counter, but as the totaling method, it is The provided sensor detects that the game medium has won, and based on the detection result, individually counts the number of prize balls, and then counts the number of balls that have won a character and the number of balls that have acquired a continuous character. You may calculate the value totaled to. In addition, a sensor provided individually for the attacker and a sensor provided after the discharge passages for discharging the game medium won for the attacker and the game medium won for the electric Chu are combined are used, and based on the detection result, It is also possible to calculate a value to be added up to a counter for the number of balls for acquiring a character role or a counter for a number of balls for acquiring a continuous character character. Hereinafter, the display of the continuous ratio will be specifically described. In the following specific example, an example will be described in which a game medium is detected by a sensor provided in each of the attacker and the electric chute, and the number of prize balls is individually counted based on the detection result.

As shown in FIG. 2, a display monitor 29 is connected to the main board 11 of the gaming machine 1. In the gaming machine 1, the main board 11 is provided on the back side of the gaming board 2 provided in the gaming machine frame 3, as shown in FIG. In addition to the main board 11, peripheral boards such as a performance control board 12, a sound control board 13, a lamp control board 14, a power supply board, a payout control board, and a launch control board are provided on the back surface side of the game board 2. There is. The main board 11 is arranged at a position where it does not overlap each peripheral board other than the main board 11. The main board 11 may overlap with each of these peripheral boards. In particular, the main substrate 11 may overlap so as to be on the upper side of each peripheral substrate.

The RAM 102 of the main board 11 includes a first gate passage number counter, a second gate passage number counter, a first starting prize number counter, a second starting prize number counter, a first general prize number counter, a second general prize number counter, A third general prize number counter, a fourth general prize number counter, and a large prize number counter are provided.

The first gate passage number counter is a counter that counts the number of game balls detected by the first gate switch 21A. The second gate passage number counter is a counter that counts the number of game balls detected by the second gate switch 21B. The first start prize number counter is a counter that counts the number of game balls detected by the first start opening switch 22A. The second start prize number counter is a counter for counting the number of game balls detected by the second start opening switch 22B.

The first general award number counter is a counter for counting the number of game balls detected by the first general award opening switch 24A. The second general prize winning number counter is a counter for counting the number of game balls detected by the second general winning opening switch 24B. The third general prize number counter is a counter that counts the number of game balls detected by the third general prize opening switch 24C. The fourth general prize winning number counter is a counter for counting the number of game balls detected by the fourth general winning opening switch 24D. The special winning number counter is a counter for counting the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23.

A clear switch is connected to the main board 11. The clear switch is arranged on the back surface of the game board 2 at a position where an employee or the like cannot easily operate it. By operating the clear switch, the data used for the continuous ratio and the combination ratio stored in the RAM 102 described later is cleared. The clear switch is a switch that is operated when there is no choice but to re-calculate the ratio and the winning combination, such as when a failure occurs in calculating the ratio and the winning combination. Therefore, it is a switch that does not need to be operated during the collection of the data for calculating the normal ratio and the ratio. When the clear switch is operated, a clear switch operation signal is transmitted to the main board 11 in addition to clearing the data.

Further, the main board 11 is provided with an RTC 106. The main board 11 can detect the current time by the RTC 106. The RTC 106 can measure a predetermined time, elapsed time, and the like by performing the initial setting, but in the present embodiment, the RTC 106 can measure the business hours of the store.

The main board 11 is housed in a board case 201 as shown in FIG. The board case 201 is provided with the caulking pins 11B. By providing the caulking pin 11B, the main board 11 is completely enclosed in the board case 201, and fraudulent acts on the main board 11 are prevented. The board case 201 is a crimped board case (hereinafter, also referred to as “crimped board case”).

The display monitor 29 is provided on the main board 11. Further, a sealing sticker 11S for certifying that the main board 11 is enclosed is attached to the board case 201. The seal sticker 11S is attached, for example, across the detached portion of the substrate case 201. The sealing sticker 11S is arranged at a position distant from the main board 11, and is arranged at a position different from the position where the visibility of the display monitor 29 is obstructed, such as the front of the display monitor 29. In this way, the display monitor 29 is arranged at a position that is not hidden by the sealing sticker 11S.

The display monitor 29 includes a first display unit 29A, a second display unit 29B, a third display unit 29C, and a fourth display unit 29D. Each of the first display unit 29A to the fourth display unit 29D is configured by 7 segments configured by 7 segments that draw the shape of “8” and dots arranged on the lower right side of the 7 segments. The first display unit 29A to the fourth display unit 29D can be lit and blinked in various colors, for example, red, blue, green, yellow, white and the like. It is also possible to display these colors in different colors or so-called rainbows while changing these colors in an extremely short period.

The display monitor 29 displays the items of display numbers 1 to 4 shown in FIG. The first display section 29A and the second display section 29B of the upper two digits display the aggregation period, and the third display section 29C and the fourth display section 29D of the lower two digit display the numerical value as a percentage. In Display No. 1, the short-term ratio is displayed, and in Display No. 2, the short-term ratio is displayed. In Display No. 3, the total cumulative total ratio is displayed, and in Display No. 2, the total cumulative combination ratio is displayed.

Here, the short term means a period in which the number of prize balls paid out (the number of acquired balls) was 6000. The period for obtaining the total sum means the total period after the calculation of the continuous ratio and the combination ratio is started, or the total period after the calculation of the continuous ratio and the combination ratio is once reset.

In the above example, the ratio and the winning combination are calculated irrespective of the game state, but may be calculated in consideration of the game state. For example, the continuous ratio may be a ratio of the total number of prize balls, which is occupied by the number of prize balls due to winning at the special winning opening during the big hit game state. In addition, the winning ratio is the ratio of the number of prize balls from the second starting prize hole in the high base state and the number of prize balls from the prize hole in the big winning game state to the total number of prize balls. Good.

When the short-term ratio of display No1 is displayed, "y6." is displayed on the first display unit 29A and the second display unit 29B, and when the short-term ratio of display No2 is displayed, the first “Y7.” is displayed on the display unit 29A and the second display unit 29B. Moreover, when the short-term ratio of display No. 1 is displayed, the short-term ratio of percentage is displayed on the first display unit 29A and the second display unit 29B, and the short-term role ratio of display No. 2 is displayed. In such a case, the short-term combination ratio is displayed in percentage (% display) on the first display unit 29A and the second display unit 29B.

When the total cumulative ratio of display No. 3 is displayed, “A6.” is displayed on the first display unit 29A and the second display unit 29B, and when the total cumulative combination ratio of display No. 4 is displayed, “A7.” is displayed on the first display unit 29A and the second display unit 29B. When the total cumulative proportion of display No. 3 is displayed, the total cumulative proportion is displayed as a percentage (% display) on the third display unit 29C and the fourth display unit 29D, and the total cumulative proportion of display No. 4 is displayed. When the ratio is displayed, the total cumulative combination ratio is displayed as a percentage (% display) on the third display unit 29C and the fourth display unit 29D.

The main board 11 is used to calculate the ratio and the winning combination, and the number of game balls entered from the attacker, the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, and the first general winning opening to the fourth general winning opening. We are counting. In the main processing, the CPU 103, in the main processing, the first gate switch 21A and the second gate switch 21B, the first starting opening switch 22A and the second starting opening switch 22B, the count switch 23, and the first general winning opening switch 24A to the fourth general winning opening switch. A state confirmation process is performed to confirm the state of each switch of the winning opening switch 24D (presence or absence of a detection signal).

In the state confirmation process of each switch, which entry area the game ball has entered is specified based on the detection signal output from each switch. When the detection signals are output from the first gate switch 21A and the second gate switch 21B, the values of the first gate passage number counter and the second gate passage number counter are added, and the first starting opening switch 22A, When the detection signal is output from the second start port switch 22B, the values of the first start prize number counter and the second start prize number counter are added, and when the detection signal is output from the count switch 23, When the value of the special winning number counter is added and the detection signal is output from the first general winning opening switch 24A, the second general winning opening switch 24B, the third general winning opening switch 24C, and the fourth general winning opening switch 24D. By adding the values of the first general prize number counter, the second general prize number counter, the third general prize number counter, and the fourth general prize number counter, the number of game balls entering each entry area (each prize number). The number of winning game balls to the mouth) is totaled. The value of each counter is stored in the RAM 102.

In this way, the step for totaling the number of game balls entering each entry area is also executed in a series of processes for confirming the state of the switch corresponding to each entry area (included in the switch state confirmation processing. ), it is possible to count the number of game balls entering each entry area without executing a separate counting program, that is, without causing a problem of insufficient capacity due to an increase in the number of execution programs. ..

The CPU 103 of the main board 11 calculates the number of prize balls due to winning in each winning opening based on the total number of winning game balls in each winning opening, and stores the calculated number of winning balls in the RAM 102 for each winning opening. Let The number of prize balls for winning a game ball is calculated by multiplying the number of game balls paid out for one prize in the prize hole and the number of times of winning the prize hole. The number of prize balls obtained by winning game balls is predetermined for each prize hole.

As shown in FIG. 5, the number of prize balls for each prize hole classified here is, as shown in FIG. 5, a general prize hole prize ball (a prize ball obtained by winning the first general prize hole to the fourth general prize hole (sode)), 1st starting prize hole award ball (award ball due to winning at the 1st starting award mouth (helso)), ordinary electric role award ball (award ball due to award winning at Den Chu), special electric role award ball (awarding to attacker) The number of prize balls). The RAM 102 also stores the total number of prize balls. It should be noted that the CPU 103 individually counts the number of winning game balls to the general winning opening and the number of winning gaming balls to the first starting opening, but the number of winning game balls to the general winning opening and the first starting opening. The number of winning game balls may be summed up together. Further, the number of prize balls of the general winning award balls and the number of prize balls of the first starting award balls are individually calculated. The number of prize balls may be collectively calculated.

The RAM 102 has a ring buffer and an active buffer for storing the number of prize balls. The ring buffer has ten first storage areas to tenth storage areas each having a maximum 2-byte counter for storing the number of prize balls for each of the 6000 prize balls. As described above, the ring buffer has a storage area of a predetermined unit (maximum 2 bytes). Further, the active buffer has a 0th storage area including a maximum 2-byte counter that stores the number of prize balls for each of the 6000 prize balls, which is obtained by winning the prize. In the 0th storage area, the number of prize balls for each winning opening, which increases as the game progresses, is added. Eleven storage areas from the 0th storage area to the 10th storage area can store data of 256×256=65536, and data of up to 6000 pieces can be stored with a margin.

In addition, the RAM 102 is provided with a storage area for the total of the number of prize balls (10 sets) stored in the first storage area to the tenth storage area and a total cumulative total for each winning opening. The storage area for the total sum and the total sum for 10 sets is composed of a counter of maximum 3 bytes. Therefore, 256×256×256=16777216 data can be stored, and up to 60,000 pieces of data can be reserved. I can remember.

Further, the RAM 102 is provided with a ratio ratio combination ratio storage area for storing ratios and ratios of 10 sets and total cumulative total. The CPU 103 of the main board 11 calculates a winning ratio and a continuous ratio for 10 sets and a total cumulative total based on the number of prize balls based on the number of winning game balls to each winning opening for 10 sets and a total cumulative total. And a cumulative ratio ratio storage area for storing the cumulative ratio and the cumulative ratio. Each of the combination ratio ratio storage areas for storing the combination ratios and the total ratios for 10 sets and the total sum is composed of a maximum 1-byte counter. For example, in the case of storing an integer, the combination ratio and the continuous ratio for 10 sets and the total sum can be stored with a margin with a maximum 1-byte counter.

Here, the memory space of the CPU 103 of the main board 11 will be described.
FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a memory map of the CPU on the main board. The CPU 103 has a memory space for accessing the above-mentioned built-in register, ROM 101, RAM 102 and the like. Specifically, as shown in the memory map of FIG. 6, the address/data signal lines of the ROM 101 are in the ROM area of the memory space (in the present embodiment, 0000H to 2FFFH (H indicates a hexadecimal number, the same applies hereinafter). Of these, 0000H to 2FBFH and 2FC0H to 2FFFH are allocated to the program management area), and the CPU 103 specifies the ROM area and reads data from the ROM 101. Further, in this embodiment, the ROM area is divided into eight areas from the first area to the eighth area for management, and the first area is an area starting from 0000H.

Further, the address/data signal line of the internal register is assigned to the register area (FE00H to FEBFH in the present embodiment) of the memory space, and the CPU 103 reads data from the internal register and transfers the data to the register via the register area. Write the data.

Further, the address/data signal lines of the RAM 102 are assigned to the RWM area (F000H to F3FFH in this embodiment) of the memory space, and the CPU 103 designates this RWM area to read data from the RAM 102 or to the RAM 102. Write data. The other areas of the memory space (in this embodiment, 3000H to EFFFH, F400H to FDFFH, FEC0H to FFFFH) are unused areas.

Further, as shown in FIG. 7, the RAM area corresponding to the storage area of the RAM 102 (16 Kbyte area of 0000H to 2FFFH in this embodiment) is composed of a RAM control area, a non-use area, a RAM data area and other areas. Has been done. In the storage area of the RAM 102 corresponding to the RAM control area, instruction data (opcode) corresponding to each of a plurality of types of instructions executed by the CPU 103 and supplementary data (operands) necessary for the CPU 103 to execute each instruction are stored. Reference data referred to by the above control program is temporarily stored in the data for the configured control program (may be simply referred to as control program data), and is stored in the storage area of the RAM 102 corresponding to the RAM data area. (For example, the above-mentioned various lottery data) is temporarily stored.

Further, in the storage area of the RAM 102 corresponding to the non-use area and the storage area of the RAM 102 corresponding to the other areas, data used for displaying the continuous ratio and the combination ratio is temporarily stored. For example, the storage area of the RAM 102 corresponding to the unused area is provided with a storage area for storing the total sum of the number of prize balls for each winning opening and a storage area for the cumulative proportion ratio of the total sum. Further, in the storage area of the RAM 102 corresponding to the other areas, an active buffer having a 0th storage area for each winning opening, a ring buffer having a first storage area to a 10th storage area, the number of prize balls for each winning opening (10 sets). Min) total storage area and 10 sets of proportion ratio storage areas. In the storage area of the RAM 102 corresponding to the unused area and the storage area of the RAM 102 corresponding to the other area, data having different start addresses of the subroutines are stored.

In this embodiment, 1 byte (8 bits) of data can be stored in the storage area of the RAM 102 corresponding to each address of the RAM area, and each of the above-mentioned data (instruction data, supplementary data, reference data) can be stored. , Management data) is data having a number of bytes (for example, 2 bytes) exceeding 1 byte, the data is divided into 1-byte units and stored in the storage area of the RAM 102 corresponding to a plurality of consecutive addresses in the RAM control area. doing.

Further, the main board 11 controls the display monitor 29 to display the continuous ratio and the winning combination. Here, the main board 11 controls to sequentially display a plurality of items.
FIG. 8A is a time chart showing the display time of items displayed on the accessory ratio display device. As shown in FIG. 8A, when the display on the display monitor 29 is started, the short-term continuous ratio of display No. 1 is first displayed. The display of the short-term continuous ratio of display No. 1 is displayed in green. In the display of the short-term ratio of display No. 1, the character "y" is displayed on the first display unit 29A and the character "6." is displayed on the second display unit 29B, as shown in FIG. 8(B-1). Is displayed. In addition, the short-term continuous ratio is displayed on the third display unit 29C and the fourth display unit 29D. For example, when the short-term continuous ratio is 41%, the character “4.” is displayed on the third display unit 29C and the character “1.” is displayed on the fourth display unit 29D.

When the display of display No. 1 continues for 30 seconds, the short-term combination ratio of display No. 2 is displayed. The display of the short-term continuous ratio of display No. 2 is displayed in red. In the display of the short-term ratio of display No2, the character "y" is displayed on the first display unit 29A and the character "7." is displayed on the second display unit 29B, as shown in FIG. 8(B-2). Is displayed. In addition, the short-term combination ratio is displayed on the third display unit 29C and the fourth display unit 29D. For example, when the short-term combination ratio is 63%, the character "4." is displayed on the third display unit 29C and the character "3." is displayed on the fourth display unit 29D.

When the display of the display No2 continues for 30 seconds, the total cumulative continuous ratio of the display No3 is displayed. The display of the total cumulative proportion of display No. 3 is displayed in red. In the display of the total cumulative ratio of display No3, the character "A" is displayed on the first display unit 29A and the character "6." is displayed on the second display unit 29B, as shown in FIG. 8B-3. Is displayed. Further, the total cumulative continuous ratio is displayed on the third display unit 29C and the fourth display unit 29D. For example, when the total cumulative consecutive ratio is 58%, the character “5.” is displayed on the third display unit 29C and the character “8.” is displayed on the fourth display unit 29D.

When the display of display No. 3 continues for 30 seconds, the total cumulative combination ratio of display No. 4 is displayed. The display of the total cumulative combination ratio of display No. 4 is displayed in red. In the display of the total cumulative combination ratio of display No. 4, the character "A" is displayed on the first display unit 29A and the character "7." is displayed on the second display unit 29B, as shown in FIG. 8(B-4). Is displayed. Further, the total cumulative combination ratio is displayed on the third display unit 29C and the fourth display unit 29D. For example, when the total cumulative combination ratio is 68%, the character “6.” is displayed on the third display unit 29C and the character “8.” is displayed on the fourth display unit 29D.

When the display of display No. 4 continues for 30 seconds, the short-term continuous ratio of display No. 1 is displayed as shown in FIG. 8(B-5). Thereafter, the display of the short-term serial ratio of display No. 1 to the total cumulative combination ratio of display No. 4 is sequentially displayed every 30 seconds. As for the color of the display, only the short-term combination ratio of display No. 1 is green, and the total cumulative combination ratio of display No. 2 to display No. 4 is red. In this way, the display monitor 29 switches and displays the short-term consecutive ratio, the short-term winning percentage, the total cumulative consecutive ratio, and the total cumulative winning percentage every 30 seconds.

Further, in the main board 11, when the total number of prize balls in the 0th storage area in the active buffer reaches 6000 which is a predetermined capacity, the storage in the 0th storage area to the 10th storage area in the ring buffer is updated. Furthermore, the storage of the total ratio and total cumulative storage area for 10 sets and the storage of the continuous ratio combination ratio storage area for storing the ratio and continuous ratio of 10 sets and total total are respectively updated.

In the update in the active buffer and the ring buffer, the numerical value stored in the 0th storage area of the active buffer is moved to the 1st storage area of the ring buffer. Further, the numerical values stored in the first storage area to the ninth storage area of the ring buffer are moved to the second storage area to the tenth storage area, respectively. For example, as shown in FIG. 9, the number of prize balls of the general winning opening award balls in the 0th to 9th storage areas is “27”, “81”, “120”, “36”, “225”, “87”, and “66”, respectively. "117", "45", and "21". At this time, when the total number of prize balls in the 0th storage area of the active buffer reaches 6000, the number of prize balls of the general winning opening prize balls in the 1st to 10th storage areas is set to "27", "81", and "8", respectively. Update to "120", "36", "225", "87", "66", "117", "45", "21". Further, the number of prize balls in the 0th memory area is set to “0”, and the number of prize balls in the 10th memory area is erased.

When updating the number of prize balls stored in the 0th to 10th storage regions, the stored number of prize balls may be temporarily deleted and then a new number of prize balls may be stored. Alternatively, a new prize ball number may be stored by overwriting the stored prize ball number.

Further, the abnormality detection sensor group 26 shown in FIG. 2 includes a door opening sensor that detects opening of the glass door frame 3a. The opening of the glass door frame 3a does not correspond to an abnormality when performed by an employee, but often corresponds to an abnormality when performed by a person other than the employee. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the abnormality detection sensor group 26 includes a door opening sensor that detects opening of the glass door frame 3a. The door opening sensor transmits an opening signal to the main board 11 when detecting opening of the glass door frame 3a.

Door opening includes normal opening of the glass door frame 3a by an employee and abnormal opening of the glass door frame 3a by a person other than the employee. Here, the door opening is detected on the assumption that the abnormal glass door frame 3a is opened. Further, even when the employee opens the glass door frame 3a and opens the glass door frame 3a normally, the door opening is detected, but the employee or the like recognizes the opening of the glass door frame 3a. Since there are many, it is possible to prevent particular problems from occurring.

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Next, the control relating to the display of the ratio pattern, which is executed by the main board 11, will be described. In the main board 11, when power supply from a predetermined power supply board is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes predetermined processing which is game control main processing. When the game control main processing is started, the CPU 103 makes necessary initialization after setting interrupt prohibition. In this initial setting, for example, the RAM control area and the RAM data area in the RAM 102 are cleared. Therefore, when the power supply from the power supply board is started, the data stored in the non-use area and the other area of the RAM 102 and used for displaying the combination ratio and the combination ratio is maintained without being cleared. The data stored in the non-use area and the other area of the RAM 102 and used for displaying the continuous ratio and the combination ratio are cleared by operating the clear switch. Moreover, the register setting of the CTC built in the game control microcomputer 100 is performed. After performing the initial setting, the CPU 103 can periodically execute the timer interrupt process. The serial/role ratio related processing is executed by this timer interrupt processing.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of the flow of consecutive ratio/role ratio related processing. On the main board 11, as shown in FIG. 10, it is determined whether or not an abnormal operation has been detected in the serial ratio/role ratio related processing (step S101). Whether or not an abnormal operation is detected is determined by whether or not a clear switch operation signal is transmitted from the clear switch.

As a result, if the clear switch operation signal is transmitted and an abnormal operation is detected (step S101; YES), warning display preparation is performed (step S102), and the process proceeds to step S103. If the clear switch operation signal is not transmitted and an abnormal operation is not detected (step S101; NO), winning information is acquired (step S103). The winning information is that the game ball is detected by any of the first starting opening switch 22A and the second starting opening switch 22B, the count switch 23, and the first general winning opening switch 24A to the fourth general winning opening switch 24D. Obtained by.

Then, it is determined whether or not the current time is within business hours (step S104). Whether or not the current time is within business hours is measured and determined by the RTC 106. As a result, if the current time is within business hours (step S104; YES), it is determined whether the glass door frame 3a is closed (step S105). Whether or not the glass door frame 3a is closed is determined by whether or not an opening signal is transmitted from the door opening sensor.

As a result, when the door opening sensor does not output the opening signal and the glass door frame 3a is closed (step S105; YES), the attacker wins a predetermined number of game balls or more per unit time. It is determined whether or not (step S106). Here, the unit time and the predetermined number of balls are set to numerical values assuming a state in which a prize cannot be won in a normal game. Specifically, since the maximum number of game balls that can be shot is 100 per minute, the maximum number of game balls can be set to 100 per minute, for example. More specifically, the predetermined number is 5 when the unit time is 1 second, or the predetermined number is 30 when the unit time is 10 seconds. The unit time is measured by the RTC 106. The number of winning game balls to the attacker is measured by the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23.

As a result, when the number of game balls has not been awarded to the attacker for a predetermined number of balls or more per unit time (step S106; NO), the number of prize balls is added according to the prize information acquired in step S103. Processing is performed (step S107). The process of adding the number of prize balls is performed when the warning display is not prepared. Here, when the warning display preparation is being performed, the continuous ratio/role ratio related processing is ended as it is. In the prize ball number addition processing, the general prize hole (sode), the general prize hole (navel), the normal electric prize ball (den Chu), and the special electric prize ball (attacker) in the 0th storage area shown in FIG. Add each prize ball number.

In addition, in the prize ball number addition process, a general winning a prize mouth (sode), a general winning a prize mouth (navel), a normal electric prize award ball (den Chu), a special electric prize award ball (attacker) The total number of prize balls for each number of prize balls is calculated. Here, when the total prize balls of the 0th storage area in the active buffer becomes 6000 which is a predetermined capacity, the numerical value stored in the 0th storage area of the active buffer is set in the first storage area of the ring buffer. To move. Further, the numerical values stored in the first storage area to the ninth storage area of the ring buffer are moved to the second storage area to the tenth storage area, respectively. Also, the numerical value stored in the tenth storage area in the ring buffer is deleted.

Then, it is determined whether or not the calculation timer has timed out (calculation timer=0) (step S108). As a result, if the calculation timer has not timed out (step S108; NO), the ratio-/combination-ratio related processing is ended as it is. If the calculation timer has timed out (step S108; YES), the calculation timer is set (calculation timer=2000 ms) (step S109).

Then, it is determined whether or not the number of prize balls (total prize ball) obtained by the addition in step S107 is the calculation execution number (step S110). The number of calculation executions can be set to an appropriate number, for example, as a reference for moving the numerical values stored in the 0th to 9th storage areas in the ring buffer to the 1st to 10th storage areas, respectively. The number may be slightly less than the total prize ball of 6000, for example, 5900. Further, it is preferable that the number of calculation executions is a number slightly smaller than the number obtained by subtracting the maximum payout ball number from 6000 pieces.

As a result, when the number of prize balls (total prize balls) is not the number of calculation executions (step S110; NO), the continuous ratio/winning ratio related process is ended as it is. If the number of prize balls is the number of calculation executions (step S110; YES), the continuous ratio and the winning combination are calculated (step S111). Here, the short-term consecutive ratio, the short-term winning ratio, the cumulative consecutive ratio (total cumulative consecutive ratio), and the cumulative winning percentage (total cumulative winning percentage) are calculated. Therefore, the short-term consecutive ratio, the short-term winning ratio, the cumulative consecutive ratio, and the cumulative winning ratio are all calculated within the same interrupt. Thereafter, the consecutive ratio/role ratio display processing is performed (step S112), and the consecutive ratio/role ratio related processing is ended.

Further, when it is determined that it is not within the business hours in step S104 (step S104; NO), when it is determined that the door frame is not closed in step S105 (step S105; NO), an attacker per unit time is determined in step S106. When it is determined that the game balls have won the predetermined number of balls or more (step S106; YES), error display preparation is performed (step S113). After that, the consecutive ratio/role ratio related processing ends.

Next, the consecutive ratio/role ratio display control process will be described.
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of the processing flow of the consecutive ratio/role ratio display control processing. As shown in FIG. 11, in the continuous ratio/combination ratio display control processing, it is determined whether or not the preparation of the continuous ratio/combination ratio display is completed (step S201). When it is determined that the consecutive ratio/role ratio display preparation process is not completed (step S201; NO), it is determined whether the error display preparation is completed (step S202).

As a result, when it is determined that the error display preparation is completed (step S202; YES), the error display is performed (step S203). The error display can be performed appropriately. For example, "E" and "R" can be displayed in the upper two digits of the display monitor 29 and "0" and "1" can be displayed in the lower two digits. Further, when performing the error display, another display device, for example, the image display device 5, the first special symbol display device 4A, may display a predetermined error on the second special symbol display device 4B, etc. The effect lamp 9 may be turned on or off in a proper pattern. Alternatively, a predetermined alarm sound may be generated from the speakers 8L and 8R. Alternatively, an appropriate display may be displayed on a 7-segment display for displaying an error of the gaming machine provided on the main board 11. Further, these may be combined.

After displaying the error, it is determined whether or not the warning display is ready (step S204). Also, when it is determined in step S202 that it is not determined whether the error display preparation is completed (step S202; NO), it is determined whether the warning display preparation is completed (step S204).

As a result, when it is determined that the warning display preparation is completed (step S204; YES), the warning display is performed (step S205). The warning display can be appropriately performed so as to be different from the display other than the warning display. For example, “E” and “R” can be displayed in the upper two digits of the display monitor 29 and “0” and “6” can be displayed in the lower two digits. At this time, the display monitor 29 may be blinked to indicate that a warning is being issued, or may be displayed while changing the display color of the display monitor 29. Alternatively, the brightness of the display on the display monitor 29 may be increased for display. In this way, it is preferable that the warning display is made more prominent than other displays.

Further, when performing the warning display, another display device, for example, the image display device 5, the first special symbol display device 4A, a predetermined warning display may be performed on the second special symbol display device 4B, etc. The effect lamp 9 may be turned on or off in a proper pattern. Alternatively, a predetermined warning sound may be generated from the speakers 8L and 8R. Alternatively, an appropriate display may be displayed on a 7-segment display for displaying an error of the gaming machine provided on the main board 11. Further, these may be combined.

When the warning is displayed, the continuous ratio/role ratio control process is terminated. Also, when it is determined in step S204 that the warning display preparation is not completed (step S204; NO), the continuous ratio/role ratio control process is ended.

If it is determined that the preparation for the proportion/role ratio display is completed (step S201; YES), short-term proportion display is performed (step S206). Then, it is determined whether or not a predetermined time (30 seconds) has elapsed after starting the short-term ratio display (step S207). If it is determined that the predetermined time has not elapsed (step S207; NO), the process returns to step S206 to continue the short-term ratio display. If it is determined that the predetermined time has elapsed (step S207; YES), the process proceeds to step S208. In this way, the short-term continuous ratio display is continuously performed for 30 seconds (30000 ms).

Then, a short-term role ratio display is performed (step S208), and it is determined whether or not a predetermined time (30 seconds) has elapsed since the short-term role ratio display was started (step S209). If it is determined that the predetermined time has not elapsed (step S209; NO), the process returns to step S208 and the short-term combination ratio display is continued. When it is determined that the predetermined time has elapsed (step S209; YES), the process proceeds to step S210. In this way, the short-term ratio display is continuously performed for 30 seconds.

Subsequently, the cumulative proportion display is performed (step S210), and it is determined whether or not a predetermined time (30 seconds) has elapsed after starting the cumulative proportion display (step S211). If it is determined that the predetermined time has not elapsed (step S211; NO), the process returns to step S210 and the cumulative continuous ratio display is continued. If it is determined that the predetermined time has elapsed (step S211; YES), the process proceeds to step S212. In this way, the cumulative ratio display is continuously performed for 30 seconds.

Then, the cumulative winning ratio display is performed (step S212), and it is determined whether or not a predetermined time (30 seconds) has elapsed after starting the cumulative winning ratio display (step S213). If it is determined that the predetermined time has not elapsed (step S213; NO), the process returns to step S212, and the cumulative combination ratio display is continued. In this way, the short-term ratio display is continuously performed for 30 seconds. Further, when it is determined that the predetermined time has elapsed (step S213; YES), the continuous ratio/combination ratio control process is ended.

As described above, in the gaming machine 1, the display monitor 29 provided on the main board 11 displays the short-term ratio, the short-term winning ratio, the cumulative winning ratio, and the cumulative winning ratio. Further, the display monitor 29 is provided on the main board 11 for controlling the game so that the visibility is not hindered. Therefore, it is possible to recognize what kind of maintenance has been added to the game nails (obstacle nails) and windmills provided on the game board.

Further, the display monitor 29 is arranged on the front surface when the main board 11 is visually recognized. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the visibility of the display monitor 29 from being hindered. Further, the main board 11 is arranged at a position where the heat dissipation hole provided in the board case 201 is not directly in front. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the display monitor 29 provided on the main board 11 from being obscured by the heat radiation holes. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the visibility of the display monitor 29 provided on the main board 11 from being hindered.

Further, the main board 11 is arranged at a position where it does not overlap each peripheral board other than the main board 11. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the display monitor 29 provided on the main board 11 from being obscured by a peripheral board such as the effect control board 12. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the visibility of the display monitor 29 provided on the main board 11 from being hindered.

Further, the display monitor 29 can display a continuous ratio and a winning combination relating to the relationship between the prize balls paid out by the passage of the electric chute or the attacker and the prize balls paid out by the passage of the general winning opening. .. Further, the display monitor 29 can switch and display predetermined information such as a short-term serial ratio and a cumulative serial ratio at predetermined intervals. Therefore, it is not necessary to provide a display for displaying information on a plurality of periods, which can contribute to a reduction in the number of parts.

Further, the display monitor 29 displays the consecutive ratio (short-term consecutive ratio) and the winning combination (short-term winning ratio) every time the number of winning balls reaches 6000, so that the total number of winning balls reaches 6000. You can easily recognize the numerical value of the period corresponding to a certain unit. The period corresponding to the predetermined unit may be a period other than the number of prize balls of 6000. For example, it may be a period in which the number of prize balls is 1,000 and 10,000. Alternatively, the unit of time may be used instead of the number of prize balls. For example, the period corresponding to the predetermined unit may be an appropriate time such as 1 hour, 3 hours, and 10 hours.

In addition, the display monitor 29 switches and displays the cumulative ratio and the cumulative ratio as well as the ratio (short-term ratio) and the winning ratio (short-term winning ratio) each time the number of prize balls reaches 6000. Therefore, it is possible to easily compare the short-term continuous ratio or the short-term winning ratio for each predetermined unit with the cumulative continuous ratio or the cumulative winning ratio. The display monitor 29 is provided on the main board 11 housed in the caulked board case. Therefore, it is possible to contribute to prevention of fraud such as falsification of the display on the display monitor 29.

In addition, the gaming machine 1 is provided with a detection unit that detects and detects fraud where proper predetermined information cannot be displayed. The fraud here includes, for example, counting the number of prize balls outside the business hours of the game, counting the number of prize balls during the opening of the door frame, winning game balls that exceed the allowable number of prizes, and the like. The gaming machine 1 operates within the business hours of the store, and the counting of prize balls at times other than the business hours is highly likely to be fraudulent activity. In addition, the gaming machine 1 closes the door frame to play a game, and counting the prize balls while the door frame is open is highly likely to be an illegal act.

Further, during the game of the gaming machine 1, the game ball cannot be shot at a speed exceeding a certain speed. For example, a maximum of 100 game balls are shot per minute. Therefore, the maximum number of winning game balls in one minute is about 100. Therefore, for example, when the winning of more than 100 game balls in 1 minute or 20 game balls in 12 seconds is detected, there is a high probability that there is a misconduct.

In the gaming machine 1, in order to detect fraud, if it is not during business hours, if the glass door frame 3a is not closed, or if the attacker has won a predetermined number or more of game balls per unit time The addition of numbers is eliminated. Therefore, it is possible to prevent tampering with the information on the ratio, the ratio, etc. due to these frauds. It should be noted that injustice may be detected based on the number of payout balls per unit time instead of the number of prize balls when a predetermined number or more of game balls have been won in the attacker per unit time.

Further, in the gaming machine 1 described above, when the 0th storage area of the active buffer included in the RAM 102 reaches the predetermined capacity of 6000, the numerical value stored in the 10th storage area of the ring buffer is erased. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the ring buffer from running out of capacity.

Further, in the ring buffer, the first storage area to the tenth storage area are provided, and when the data of the 0th storage area of the active buffer moves to the 1st storage area of the ring buffer, the data of the 10th storage area is Erased. For this reason, since the data to be erased is set in predetermined units, it is possible to prevent the capacity shortage of the ring buffer. In addition, it is possible to increase the amount of data that remains without being erased.

When the data in the 0th storage area of the active buffer is moved to the 1st storage area of the ring buffer, the data of the 9th storage area in the ring buffer is moved to the 10th storage area. At this time, the data in the tenth storage area may be erased and the data in the ninth storage area may be moved, or the data in the tenth storage area may be overwritten with the data in the ninth storage area. Even in this case, it is possible to prevent the capacity of the ring buffer from becoming insufficient.

When the data of the 0th storage area of the active buffer is moved to the 1st storage area of the ring buffer, the data of the 10th storage area which is a part of the storage area of the ring buffer is erased. Therefore, since the amount of data to be erased can be reduced, the capacity shortage of the ring buffer can be prevented, and the continuous ratio and the combination ratio can be calculated for many data.

When erasing the data in the ring buffer, not only the data in the partial tenth storage area but also all the data in the first to tenth storage areas may be erased. .. In this case, it is possible to prevent the lack of the capacity of the ring buffer more suitably. Further, some or all of the data in the ring buffer may be erased according to a predetermined condition. For example, all the data in the ring buffer may be erased at the beginning of business hours, and a part of the data in the ring buffer may be erased thereafter.

Further, in the above example, the movement of the data in the ring buffer is described, but also for the data other than the ring buffer, for example, the storage area for storing the total sum, a part or all of the data may be similarly deleted. May be.

Further, in the gaming machine 1 described above, each data of the short-term consecutive ratio, the short-term winning ratio, the cumulative consecutive ratio, and the cumulative winning ratio is displayed every 30 seconds. Therefore, each data can be easily compared. The cycle of displaying each data is not limited to 30 seconds, but may be an appropriate cycle. For example, it may be every 10 seconds or every 1 minute. Alternatively, it may be hourly. Further, the displayed data may be data other than the short-term combination ratio, the short-term combination ratio, the cumulative combination ratio, and the cumulative combination ratio data, or only a part of these data.

Further, when displaying each data of the short-term ratio, the short-term role ratio, the cumulative ratio, and the cumulative role ratio every 30 seconds, the short-term ratio is displayed differently from other data. Specifically, short-term ratios are shown in red, and other data are shown in green. Therefore, it is possible to recognize that new data is displayed from the short-term ratio.

Further, in the gaming machine 1 described above, a warning display is displayed when an abnormal operation is performed. Specifically, when the clear switch is operated, a warning is displayed as an abnormal operation. The clear switch is a so-called emergency switch that is operated when a failure occurs in the calculation of the gear ratio or the winning combination. When this switch is operated, it is possible to falsify the data of the ratio and the combination ratio, and therefore the operation of the clear switch is detected as an abnormal operation. In the gaming machine 1, since this abnormal operation can be warned by a warning display, it is possible to suppress fraud such as falsification of data.

In the gaming machine 1 described above, the first starting opening switch 22A, the second starting opening switch 22B, the count switch 23, the first general winning opening switch 24A, the second general winning opening switch 24B, the third general winning opening switch 24C. The continuous ratio and the winning combination are calculated based on the number of prize balls obtained based on the detection signal from the fourth general winning opening switch 24D. For example, a sensor (count switch 23) individually provided to the attacker, and a sensor provided after the discharge passages for discharging the game medium won in the attacker and the game medium won in the electric chew are merged, Based on the detection result, when counting the winning number of balls and counting the number of consecutive winning balls to calculate the ratio and winning ratio, it is difficult to specify which payout port the payout is from. The calculation of the ratio and the continuous ratio may be complicated. In this respect, the first starting opening switch 22A, the second starting opening switch 22B, the count switch 23, the first general winning opening switch 24A, the second general winning opening switch 24B, the third general winning opening switch 24C, the fourth general winning opening. It is detected that the game medium has won by the switch 24D, and the consecutive ratio and the winning combination are calculated based on the number of award balls obtained from the detection result, so that the number of award balls is determined based on the award of each winning opening. it can. Therefore, the continuous ratio and the winning combination can be calculated easily and accurately.

[1-4. Modification]
The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. In addition,
The control and configuration of the gaming machine shown in each of the above production modes may be arbitrarily combined, and the control and configuration of the gaming machine shown in each of the above production modes and the following modified examples are shown. The control and configuration of the gaming machine may be combined arbitrarily.

In the above embodiment, a ring buffer provided with 10 counters each having a maximum of 2 bytes is used as a storage area for storing information relating to winning a game, but a counter having a maximum of 3 bytes or a counter having a maximum of 4 bytes is provided. You can also At this time, a calculation for displaying two types of the winning ratio (%) and the continuous ratio (%) on the display monitor 29 described above from the total number of balls of the game media (prize balls) paid out from the gaming machine. The method is not limited to the method described above, and may be as follows. As shown in FIG. 12, when totaling the total number of balls acquired, the number of character acquisition balls, and the number of continuous character acquisition balls by a counter composed of a maximum of 4 bytes, the upper 16 bits are used for the calculation. You can go. By the way, if it is assumed that the number of balls to be acquired is 30,000 per day using a 4-byte counter, 4294436225 (4 bytes)/30000 (number of balls to be acquired per day)=143161.2075, 143161.2075/365 days =about 392, which is a calculation that can cover the total for 392 years.

Further, in the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4A, an example in which the display monitor 29 is provided in the central portion on the main board 11 housed in the board case 201 has been described. , May be provided at other positions.

For example, as shown in FIG. 13A, a main board 11C not provided with a display monitor and a display board 11D are provided separately from the main board 11C, and the main board 11C and the display board 11D are connected by a harness 11E. Then, the display monitor 29 may be provided on the display substrate 11D. In this case, the main board 11C performs the calculation of the ratio and the winning combination displayed on the display monitor 29 and the reception of the data used for these calculations. The main board 11C transmits the calculated gear ratio, winning ratio, and information regarding control for displaying these to the display board 11D via the harness 11E. In the display board 11D, the continuous ratio and the winning combination may be displayed on the display monitor 29 based on the data transmitted from the main board 11C.

The main board 11C and the display board 11D are housed in a board case 201A which is a caulking board case. Similar to the substrate case 201 shown in FIG. 4A, the caulking pin 11B is attached to the substrate case 201A. By providing the caulking pins 11B, the main board 11C and the display board 11D are completely enclosed in the board case 201A, and fraudulent acts on the main board 11C are prevented. Further, also in the substrate case 201A, similar to the substrate case 201 shown in FIG. 4A, holes and heat dissipation holes are provided and a predetermined seal is provided. These holes, heat dissipation holes, and seals are arranged so as not to obstruct the display on the display monitor 29.

Further, as shown in FIG. 13B, the display substrate 11D may be provided outside the substrate case 201B, which is a caulking substrate case, and the main substrate 11C may be enclosed in the substrate case 201B. In this example, the display board 11D is connected to the main board 11C by a harness 11E.

Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 13C, the display substrate 11D may be enclosed in the substrate case 201C and the main substrate 11C may be enclosed in the substrate case 201B. In this example, the display board 11D is connected to the main board 11C by a harness 11E. Further, also in the substrate case 201C, similar to the substrate case 201 shown in FIG. 4A, holes and heat dissipation holes are provided and a predetermined seal is provided. These holes, heat dissipation holes, and seals are arranged so as not to obstruct the display on the display monitor 29. The substrate case 201C that encloses the display substrate 11D may not be the caulking substrate case or may be the caulking substrate case.

Further, as shown in FIG. 13(D), a label is attached to the surface of the substrate case 201 shown in FIG. 4(A), and the caulking use record is described on the label 11R. Good. Here, the label 11R may be arranged at a position where a part of the display monitor 29 is hidden. As described above, since the display monitor 29 is partially hidden by the label 11R, it is possible to prevent the player from easily recognizing the gear ratio and the winning combination when the glass door frame 3a is opened, for example. Further, even when the label 11R is attached, it may be attached at a position where the display monitor 29 is not hidden.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, as the movable accessory, an electric accessory such as a big winning opening (attacker) that is opened and closed by a solenoid or a second starting winning opening (den Chu) is used. Instead, a so-called mechanical accessory that opens and closes by the weight of the game ball may be used as the movable accessory. Further, although a 7-segment LED is used as the display monitor 29, a dot display, a display screen, or the like may be used instead of the 7-segment LED. Further, instead of the LED, a liquid crystal display device, an organic EL, a fluorescent display tube or the like may be used.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the glass door frame 3a may be opened regardless of the content displayed on the display monitor 29, for example, the display of the ratio or the winning combination, and the error may be dealt with. For example, a replenishment mechanism for replenishing game balls (replenishment balls) may be provided on the back side of the game board 3 in order to pay out the game balls. In this replenishment mechanism, when a ball jam occurs, the glass door frame 3a may be opened to eliminate the ball jam and the error may be released. When the error is released by opening the glass door frame 3a irrespective of the content displayed on the display monitor 29, it is possible to prevent the display of the ratio or the role ratio on the display monitor 29. Good.

Further, at this time, in order to prevent the display of the ratio, the ratio, etc. on the display monitor 29, it may be a condition that no error has occurred in the display of the ratio, the ratio, etc. The error with respect to the display of the consecutive ratio, the winning combination, and the like is, for example, the detection of the abnormal operation determined in step S101 shown in FIG. 10, the acquisition of the winning information within the business hours determined in step 104, or step S106. It is also possible to detect more than a predetermined number of prizes for the attacker per unit time determined by. It is possible to prevent the player from seeing information such as the proportions and winning ratios by providing that there is no error in displaying such proportions and winning ratios.

Further, regardless of the contents displayed on the display monitor 29, the glass door frame 3a is opened to cancel the error, and after the error cancellation is completed, a predetermined period is displayed until the continuous ratio, the winning ratio, etc. are displayed on the display monitor 29. For example, it may wait for 1 minute and be displayed after a predetermined time has elapsed. After the occurrence of an error is canceled, the cause of the error cannot be completely removed, and similar errors often occur subsequently. By performing the display of the ratio, the ratio, etc. on the display monitor 29 after a predetermined time has elapsed, it is possible to prevent the player from seeing the information such as the ratio, the ratio, etc. even when such an error occurs. .. The predetermined period here can be set arbitrarily, and may be a time longer than 1 minute such as 5 minutes or 10 minutes, or a time shorter than 1 minute such as 30 seconds. Further, the predetermined time may be set according to the cause of the error. For example, in the case of ball clogging in the replenishment mechanism and in the case of failure of the image display device 5, the predetermined period of ball clogging in the replenishment mechanism may be set longer.

Further, the main board 11 is provided with a display device other than the display monitor 29, for example, a 7-segment display device (hereinafter referred to as “error display device”) for displaying an error. It is preferable that the error indicator is arranged at a position away from the display monitor 29. Specifically, the display monitor 29 may be arranged at the right side 1/3 position of the main board 11, and the error indicator may be arranged at the left side 1/3 position of the main board 11. Further, in order to make the display monitor 29 easy to understand, the position of the display monitor 29 on the main board 11 may be printed in characters on the board case 201, or a sticker may be attached to the board case 201. You may keep it.

Also, it has been explained that the ratio (%) and the consecutive ratio (%) are calculated and displayed on the display monitor by taking the pachinko gaming machine as an example. However, in the slot machine, the ratio (%) and the consecutive ratio ( %) may be calculated and displayed.

The method of calculating the continuous ratio (%) in the slot machine will be described below. The slot machine can start changing the symbol by setting the number of bets, and a prize is generated according to the result of the symbol fluctuation. For winning in the slot machine, a prize is awarded with a gaming value, a re-game prize in which the variation of the symbols can be started without setting the bet number, and a special game state in which the probability of occurrence of the prize is increased There is a bonus prize. Here, the ratio (%) in the slot machine is the cumulative total of the gaming value obtained by the award-winning prize generated as a result of the variation of the symbol during the period in which the variation of the symbol is performed a predetermined number of times (the aforementioned pachinko game. (Corresponding to the total number of balls in the machine), the cumulative total of the gaming value obtained by the award-winning prizes as a result of fluctuations in the symbols during the transition to the special gaming state (in the pachinko game machine described above Equivalent to the number of consecutive winning balls)) is represented by the ratio. For example, when the number of medals, which is one example of the gaming value obtained during the period of 6000 symbol variations, is 16000, the award-winning award during the transition to the special gaming state. When the number of medals obtained by the above is 9000, 0.56 obtained by dividing 9000 by 16000 is the continuous ratio (%).

In addition, although the example in which the calculated winning ratio (%) and the continuous ratio (%) are displayed on the display monitor (for example, 7 segments) provided in the center of the main board is shown, the present invention is not limited to this, and the payout control board, etc. The display monitor may be provided on another board, a game board surface, a game machine frame (underframe), or the like. Further, the present invention is not limited to the one provided with a dedicated display monitor for displaying the combination ratio (%) and the continuous ratio (%), and the existing display device (for example, the image display device 5 and the 7-segment display for displaying an error). It is also possible to display the winning combination ratio (%) or the continuous ratio (%) by using a player, a credit indicator or a payout amount indicator in a slot machine.

In the above embodiment, in order to notify the effect control board (sub-side) of a change pattern indicating a change time and a change mode such as the type of reach effect and the presence/absence of pseudo-relation, one change pattern at the time of starting the change. Although the example in which the designated command is transmitted is shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control board by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notifying with two commands, the main board (main side) uses the first command such as presence/absence of pseudo-relationship and presence/absence of sliding effect before reaching reach (so-called when not reaching. A command (for example, a previous fluctuation pattern designating command) indicating a fluctuation time and a fluctuation mode (for example, a previous fluctuation pattern) before the second stop is transmitted, and the second command indicates the type of reach and the presence/absence of re-lottery effect. A command (for example, a post-variation pattern designation command) indicating a variation time or a variation mode (for example, a post-variation pattern) after reaching the reach (after a so-called second stop if the reach is not reached) may be transmitted. ..

In this case, the effect control board may perform effect control in the variable display based on the variable time derived from the combination of the two commands. The main board may notify the change time by each of two commands, and the effect control board may select a specific change mode to be executed at each timing. When sending two commands, two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt, and after a predetermined period has elapsed after sending the first command (for example, the next timer interrupt). (In) the second command may be transmitted. Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be changed as appropriate. By thus notifying the fluctuation pattern by two or more commands, it is possible to reduce the amount of data that must be stored as the fluctuation pattern designation command.

What is displayed during the variable display of the special symbol is only one type of the deviating symbol (for example, a symbol indicating "-"), and the variable display may be performed by repeating the display and extinction of the symbol. .. Further, even if the symbol is displayed during the variable display, the symbol may not be displayed when the variable display is stopped (the symbol indicating “-” may not be displayed as the display result).

In addition, the image display operation in the image display device and the voice output operation in the speaker for executing the device configuration and data configuration of the gaming machine, the processing shown in the flowchart, and the lighting operation in the game effect lamp and the decorative LED. Various effect operations including the above can be arbitrarily changed and modified without departing from the spirit of the present invention. In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to a pay-out type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of game media as a prize based on the occurrence of a prize, and encloses the game medium to score points based on the occurrence of a prize. It can also be applied to an enclosed game machine that gives a.

The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to a form in which the program and data are distributed and provided to a computer device included in a gaming machine, such as the gaming machine 1, by a removable recording medium, It may be distributed by being pre-installed in a storage device such as a computer device in advance. Furthermore, the program and data for implementing the present invention may be distributed by being downloaded from another device on a network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. It doesn't matter.

The game can be executed not only by mounting a removable recording medium, but also by temporarily storing the program and data downloaded via a communication line in the internal memory or the like. Alternatively, the hardware resources on the other device side may be directly used on the network connected via a communication line or the like. Furthermore, the game may be executed by exchanging data with another computer device or the like via a network.

[2. Second Embodiment]
Next, a second embodiment will be described.
As described in the problem section, in the type of gaming machine that increases the number of balls in a specific state such as a small hit, the problem that the number of balls given to the player in the specific state cannot be accurately calculated in the external device There is.

In addition, maintenance of game nails may design the payout rate of game balls. However, since it is not possible to confirm from the outside what kind of maintenance has been performed on the game nails and the like, there is a problem that it is difficult to determine whether or not the payout rate will be as designed.

Therefore, an embodiment of a gaming system including a gaming machine and a management device capable of solving these problems will be described.

[2-1. System configuration]
FIG. 14 is a diagram showing an example of a system configuration of the first gaming system 1000A in the present embodiment.
The first gaming system 1000A includes a plurality of gaming machines 1'installed on a gaming island, and a data display device 1200 which is a kind of gaming device and information display device provided corresponding to each gaming machine 1', A gaming machine provided corresponding to each gaming machine 1', a counter unit 500 which is a kind of a counting device and a recording medium processing device, a hall computer 600 which is a management device, and A ball management computer 800, which is a kind of management device for managing the number of balls held, is configured.

At a predetermined position above each gaming machine 1', a data display device 1200 for displaying various kinds of information such as gaming information relating to games on the gaming machine 1'and store information relating to store sales by a color liquid crystal screen is installed. Has been done. Since the data display device 1200 is a terminal that discloses information to the player or the player, it can be paraphrased as an information disclosure terminal.

In the present embodiment, the data display device 1200 can perform various settings of its own device based on the display device setting data 691 which is the setting information for the data display device 1200 provided by the hall computer 600. Is configured.

Here, the setting means that the operation of the own device is determined so as to perform a specific operation. Further, in the present embodiment, the gaming machine 1 ′ provided corresponding to the data display device 1200 is referred to as “corresponding gaming machine 1 ′”, and the inter-counter counting unit 500 provided corresponding to the data display device 1200. This is referred to as "corresponding unit 500".

In the present embodiment, the setting data of the data display device 1200 will be described as being provided by the hall computer 600, which is a type of management device, but the ball management, which is a type of another management device, is not the hall computer 600. The computer 800 may provide the setting data. In addition, a management device such as a member management computer that manages the member information of the registered player and a card management computer that manages the card information of the gaming card possessed by the player should be installed in the store. The management device may provide the setting data.

The data display device 1200 includes a display unit 1230 that is a display unit that can display information about the compatible gaming machine 1 ′, and a processing unit 1210 that is a display control unit that controls the display of the display unit 1230. The data display device 1200 also includes an operation unit 1220 having a call button 1221 and a touch panel 1222 that are operation means.

The inter-counter counting unit 500 is provided adjacent to the left side (or right side) of each gaming machine 1', is a recording medium for a game owned by the player, and is a kind of a gaming card. Is accepted and a process for allowing the player to play a game on the corresponding gaming machine 1'(game enabling process) is executed. The machine-to-machine counting unit 500 is also called a machine-to-machine (sand) machine.

The hall computer 600 comprehensively manages each gaming machine 1'installed in the store. Further, the hall computer 600 comprehensively manages the data display device 1200 and the inter-board counting unit 500 provided corresponding to each gaming machine 1'.

The ball management computer 800 manages the number of balls held in a ball held by the player so that the player can use it for another game.

Each gaming machine 1 ′ is configured to be individually identifiable by a machine number, and the gaming machine 1 ′, the data display device 1200 and the machine-to-machine counting unit 500 include a hall computer 600 and a ball management computer via a machine terminal 900. Connected to 800. In addition, in this figure, for simplification, the game machines 1'installed on the game island are illustrated as four units.

[2-2. Signal and information flow]
FIG. 15 is a diagram showing an example of the flow of signals and information between the devices of the first gaming system 1000A. In addition, in this figure, for simplification of description, the base terminal 900 is not shown.

From the gaming machine 1', gaming machine signals are output to the data display device 1200 and the hall computer 600. This gaming machine signal will be described later. Further, an out signal is output from the out ball detector 200 provided on the back surface of the gaming machine 1 ′ to the data display device 1200 and the hall computer 600. These signals will be described later.

From the inter-counter counting unit 500, unit signals including a card insertion signal, a card ejection signal, a deposit signal, a consumption signal, a ball payout signal, and a unit error signal are output to the data display device 1200 and the hall computer 600.

The card insertion signal is a signal that is output when a game card is accepted, and a signal including the card ID of the accepted ball-holding card is output.
The card ejection signal is a signal that is brought into an output state when the received ball-bearing card is ejected.
The deposit signal is a signal that is brought into an output state when the player deposits. The deposit signal can be a signal output in units of a specific amount (for example, 100 yen).
The consumption signal is a signal that is output when the balance is consumed. The consumption signal can also be a signal output in units of a specific amount of money (for example, 100 yen).
The ball payout signal is a signal that is output when a game ball is paid out to the gaming machine 1', and a signal including the fact that the game ball has been paid out and the number of balls of the paid game ball is output.
The unit error signal is a signal that is brought into an output state when some injustice or abnormality occurs in the inter-counter counting unit 500.

From the hall computer 600, display device setting data 691 for the data display device 1200 to perform various settings is output to the data display device 1200. In addition, the hall computer 600 outputs to the data display device 1200 a management device signal including a simultaneous production signal for causing the data display device 1200 to perform simultaneous production, a periodic notification signal for performing periodic notification, and the like. ..

The inter-counter counting unit 500 outputs to the ball management computer 800 an authentication request signal for requesting authentication of the ball holding card inserted in the device. The authentication request signal includes the unit ID, which is the ID of the device itself, and the card ID recorded on the ball holding card.

The ball management computer 800 executes authentication processing according to the authentication request signal output from the table-to-table counting unit 500, and transmits the authentication signal to the table-to-table counting unit 500. The authentication signal includes the authentication result (OK/NG).

[2-3. Amusement machine]
FIG. 16 is a front view showing an example of the external configuration of the gaming machine 1'.
The gaming machine 1'is configured by an outer frame (not shown) formed in a vertically long rectangular shape, and a game frame openably and closably attached inside the outer frame. Further, the gaming machine 1'has a frame-shaped glass door frame 2 which is provided in the gaming frame so as to be openable and closable. The game frame is a front frame (not shown) that is openably and closably installed with respect to the outer frame, a mechanism plate (not shown) to which mechanical components and the like are attached, and various components attached to them (games to be described later). (Excluding the board 6).

As shown in FIG. 16, the gaming machine 1'has a glass door frame 2 formed in a frame shape. On the lower surface of the glass door frame 2, there is a hit ball supply plate (upper plate) 3. Below the hitting ball supply tray 3, there are provided a surplus ball receiving tray 4 for storing game balls that cannot be stored in the hitting ball feed tray 3 and a hitting ball operation handle (operation knob) 5 for firing the hit ball. A game board 6 is detachably attached to the back surface of the glass door frame 2. The game board 6 is a structure including a plate-shaped body that constitutes the game board 6 and various parts attached to the plate-shaped body. Further, on the front surface of the game board 6, a game area 7 in which the driven game balls can flow down is formed.

Near the center of the game area 7, an effect display device 9 composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD) is provided. The display contents to be displayed on the effect display device 9 and the display control method thereof can be basically the same as the image display device 5 of the gaming machine 1 described in the first embodiment. The description will not be repeated.

At the upper part of the effect display device 9, a first special symbol display device (special symbol display device) 8a and a second special symbol display device 8b that variably display special symbols as identification information are provided. In the present embodiment, the first special symbol display device 8a and the second special symbol display device 8b are each realized by a simple and small-sized display device (for example, 7-segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0-9, for example. ing. The first special symbol display device 8a and the second special symbol display device 8b have more various numbers such as 0 to 99 in order to make it difficult to grasp whether the stop symbol is a probability variation symbol or a non-probability variation symbol. It may be configured to variably display. Hereinafter, the identification information variably displayed on the first special symbol display 8a is referred to as a first special symbol, and the identification information variably displayed on the second special symbol display 8b may be referred to as a second special symbol. Further, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol. In the present embodiment, the type of the first special symbol and the type of the second special symbol are the same (for example, both numbers 0 to 9), but the types may be different. Moreover, a part may be different. As an example, the first special symbol type includes numbers 0 to 5 and non-numeric characters, and the second special symbol type is numbers 0 to 5 and non-numeric characters, and the first special symbol. Character different from the above character may be included.

In the vicinity of the first special symbol display device 8a, the number of valid winning balls that have entered the first starting winning opening 13, that is, the first reserved memory number (reserved memory is also referred to as starting memory or starting winning memory) is displayed. The 1st special symbol reservation storage indicator 18a which consists of 4 indicators is provided. The 1st special symbol reservation storage indicator 18a increases the number of the indicator which lights up whenever there is an effective starting winning a prize. Then, each time the variable display on the first special symbol display device 8a is started, the number of lighted display devices is reduced by one. Further, in the vicinity of the second special symbol display device 8b, a second special symbol reserved memory display device 18b consisting of four display devices for displaying the number of effective winning balls that have entered the second starting winning opening 14, that is, the reserved memory number. It is provided. The second special symbol hold storage indicator 18b increases the number of indicators to be turned on every time there is an effective start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the second special symbol display device 8b is started, the number of lighted display devices is reduced by one.

On the display screen of the effect display device 9, the number of effective winning balls entered into the first starting winning opening 13, that is, the first reserved memory number, and the number of effective winning balls entering into the second starting winning port 14, ie, the second reserved memory number. There is an area (hereinafter, referred to as a symbol reservation storage display section 18c) for displaying the total number (total reservation storage number) which is the sum of the above. As described above, in the present embodiment, by displaying the total of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number in the symbol reserved memory display portion 18c which is relatively easy for the player to visually recognize, It is difficult to grasp each of the 1-hold storage number and the 2nd hold storage number. In the present embodiment, the first special symbol hold storage indicator 18a and the second special symbol hold memory indicator 18b are each composed of four indicators such as lamps and LEDs that are smaller than the symbol hold memory indicator 18c. However, in order to make it more difficult to grasp the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number, a display device of another mode may be used. As an example, each of the first special symbol reserved memory display 18a and the second special symbol reserved memory display 18b is composed of one display device, and the display color is different or the display density is different depending on the number of reserved memories. To allow

In the present embodiment, the upper limit value of the total number of pending storages that can be displayed, that is, the total number of pending storages is 8. The symbol reservation storage display unit 18c increases the number of display areas to be turned on by 1 each time there is an effective start winning. Then, each time the variable display of the first special symbol display device 8a or the second special symbol display device 8b is started, the number of display areas to be turned on is reduced by one. Alternatively, of the eight display areas in the symbol reserve storage display section 18c, the number of areas displayed in a color determined in advance as an effective start winning is increased by one. Then, each time the variable display of the first special symbol display device 8a or the second special symbol display device 8b is started, the number of regions displayed in the color determined in advance as the effective start winning is reduced by one.

Further, in the present embodiment, the upper limit value of the first reserved storage number is set to 4, and the upper limit value of the second reserved storage number is set to 4. Therefore, when the first reserved memory number is 4 and the game ball is won in the first start winning opening 13, the win is an invalid start winning that does not satisfy the first starting condition. When a game ball is won in the first starting winning opening 13 when the first reserved memory number is less than 4, the winning becomes an effective starting winning (first effective starting winning) that satisfies the first starting condition. Similarly, when the second reserved memory number is 4 and a game ball is won in the second starting winning opening 14, the winning is an invalid starting winning that does not satisfy the second starting condition. When the second reserved memory number is less than 4 and a game ball is won in the second starting winning opening 14, the winning is an effective starting winning (second effective starting winning) that satisfies the second starting condition. In this example, the upper limit value of the first reserved storage number is set to 4, the upper limit value of the second reserved storage number is set to 4, and the upper limit value of the total reserved storage number is set to 8. However, those values are merely examples. .. Further, the upper limit value may be changeable according to the gaming state.

In the present embodiment, the winning device having the first starting winning opening 13 is provided below the effect display device 9. The game ball that has won the first starting winning opening 13 is guided to the back surface of the game board 6 and detected by the first starting opening switch 13a.

Further, on the right side of the effect display device 9, there is provided a second start winning opening 14 in which game balls can be won. The game ball that has won the second start winning opening 14 is guided to the back surface of the game board 6 and detected by the second starting opening switch 14a.

On the right side of the effect display device 9, in the small hit time state described later, in the small hit B game state that occurs when the specific display result (small hit B symbol) is derived and displayed in the second special symbol display portion 8b. A first special variable winning ball device 22A that is opened by a solenoid is provided.

Specifically, in the special game state (small hit B game state) that occurs when the special display result (small hit B symbol) is displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, the first special variable winning ball device 22A is operated, and a short opening for changing the game ball into the open state in which the game ball can win and the closed state in which the game ball cannot win is repeatedly executed in a short time. In this case, the condition for ending the short opening can be defined as, for example, that the number of times the opening is performed is the first specified number of times, or that the number of game balls that have won is the first specified number of balls. ..

Inside the first special winning opening 24A, a count switch capable of detecting a game ball that has won in the first big winning opening 24A is provided. When the game ball is detected by the count switch, the game balls having the first number of prize balls are paid out as prize balls based on the detection information. Here, when the game ball passes (enters) the first special winning opening 24A that is opened by operating the first special variable winning ball device 22A, the game ball passes (enters) another winning opening. More prize balls are paid out than when. Therefore, when the first special winning opening 24A is in the open state, the player is in an advantageous state. On the other hand, if the first special winning opening 24A is closed, the player cannot get a prize ball by passing (entering) the game ball into the first special winning opening 24A, which is a disadvantage for the player. ..

Further, in the lower right of the effect display device 9, a specific game state (big hit game) that occurs when the specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display portion 8a or the second special symbol display portion 8b. In the (state), the second special variable winning ball device 22B that is opened by the solenoid 106 is provided. In addition to this, the second special variable winning ball device 22B, the solenoid 106 even in the small hit A game state that occurs when the specific display result (small hit A symbol) is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display portion 8b. It is configured to be opened by.

As will be described later in detail, the second special variable winning ball device 22B extends in the left-right direction in a slightly inclined state, and has a plate-shaped bottom member 23 formed as a bottom surface of a flow path through which a game ball flows down. By moving the ball back and forth in the front-rear direction, an open state (also called an open state) in which a game ball can be won and a closed state in which the game ball cannot be won (closed state) are placed in the second special winning opening 24B located below the bottom member 23. Also referred to as). The second special variable winning ball device 22B moves the bottom member 23 backward to move backward from the closed state where the bottom member 23 is moved forward, and opens the second special winning opening 24B, which is the winning area. The release control is configured so that it can be executed for a plurality of rounds.

The second special variable winning ball device 22B is a special game state (small hit A game state) that occurs when the special display result (small hit A pattern) is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b in the KT state. The short opening for changing the game ball into the open state in which the game ball can be won and the closed state in which the game ball cannot be won is repeatedly executed in a short time. The condition for ending the short opening can be set as, for example, that the number of times of executing the opening is the second specified number of times, or that the number of game balls that have won is the second specified number of balls.

Here, in the present embodiment, the relationship between the first specific number, which is the condition for ending the short opening of the first special winning opening 24A, and the second specific number, which is the ending condition for the short opening of the second special winning port 24B, are , And the specific number of times is determined so that the second specific number of times is larger than the first specific number of times. For example, a value such as “2 times” is set for the first specified number of times, and “8 times” is set for the second specified number of times.

Further, the relationship between the first specific number of balls, which is the ending condition for the short opening of the first special winning opening 24A, and the second number of specific balls, which is the ending condition for the short opening of the second special winning opening 24B, is the first specification. It is assumed that the specific sphere number is set so that the sphere number becomes a value larger than the second specific sphere number. In addition, as will be described later in detail, the gaming machine 1'of the present embodiment is configured to be capable of accommodating seven game balls at the same time by opening the second special winning opening 24B once, and in a small hit A gaming state. The upper limit number of prizes will be described as "7". Therefore, for example, a value such as "3 balls" can be set for the first specified number of balls and "7 balls" for the second specified number of balls.

Inside the second special winning opening 24B, two switches (count switch 25a and third winning confirmation switch 25b) capable of detecting a game ball winning in the second special winning opening 24B are provided. Although illustration is omitted, in the present embodiment, the count switch 25a is arranged on the upper side and the third prize confirmation switch 25b is arranged on the lower side in the second special winning opening 24B. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the game ball that has won the second big winning opening 24B is guided to the back surface of the game board 9, first detected by the count switch 25a, and then detected by the third winning confirmation switch 25b. become. The count switch 25a is provided at a position where the game ball can be detected within 2.0 seconds after the game ball wins the second special winning opening 24B.

When the game ball is detected by the count switch 25a, the game balls having the second number of prize balls are paid out as prize balls based on the detection information. Here, when the game ball passes (enters) the second special winning opening 24B that has been opened in the special variable winning ball device 22B, more than when the game ball passes (enters) another winning opening. Prize balls are being paid out. Therefore, when the special variable winning ball device 22B is in the open state, the player is in an advantageous state. On the other hand, if the special variable winning ball device 22B is in the closed state, the player cannot pass the game ball through the second special winning opening 24B to get the prize ball, which is a disadvantage for the player. ..

In the gaming machine 1′, the first number of prize balls, which is the number of prize balls of the first special winning opening 24A, and the number of second prize balls, which is the number of prize balls of the second large winning hole 24B, are the same number (for example, 15 Individual) is defined.

As will be described later, in the present embodiment, the winning probability of the small hit A in the KT state is set higher than the winning probability of the small hit B. That is, the small hit A game state is a special state that is more advantageous to the player than the small hit B game state. Therefore, in the small hit A game state, a larger number of game balls than in the small hit B game state may be awarded. In other words, as the "first prize sphere number <second prize sphere number", the payout that the player obtains by winning the second big winning opening 24B in the small hit A game state is the first in the small hit B game state. The number of coins may be larger than the number of coins won by the player by winning the prize in the special winning opening 24A.

In addition to the above, by setting the opening time of the second special winning opening 24B in the small hit A gaming state longer than the opening time of the first big winning opening 24A in the small hit B playing state, the small hit A game In the state, the player may be able to obtain more payout balls than in the small hit B game state.

Further, on the right side of the second special variable winning ball device 22B, a general winning opening 29 through which game balls can be won is provided. The general winning opening 29 is composed of a ball receiving member protruding in front of the game board surface. When a game ball is won in the general winning opening 29, a predetermined number of prize balls are given to the player as a specific value. It The game ball that has won the general winning opening 29 is guided to the back surface of the game board 6 and detected by the general winning opening switch 25d.

Around the left and right sides of the game area 7 of the game board 6, there are provided decorative lamps 25 that are displayed blinking during the game, and at the bottom there is an outlet 26 into which a hit ball that has not been won is taken in. Further, two speakers 27 for producing a sound effect and a sound as a predetermined sound output are provided on the upper left and right sides outside the game area 7. A top frame lamp 28a, a left frame lamp 28b, and a right frame lamp 28c provided on the front frame are provided on the outer peripheral upper part, the outer peripheral left part, and the outer peripheral right part of the game area 7. In addition, a prize ball lamp 51 that lights up when there is a remaining number of prize balls is provided in the vicinity of the left frame lamp 28b, and an out-of-ball lamp 52 that lights up when the supply ball runs out is provided near the right frame lamp 28c. It is provided.

The game machine drives a drive motor in response to the player operating the ball operation handle 5 and uses the rotational force of the drive motor to shoot a game ball to the game area 7 (not shown). ) Is provided. The game ball shot from the hitting ball launching device enters the game area 7 through the hit ball rail formed in a circular shape so as to surround the game area 7, and then comes down the game area 7. When the game ball enters the first starting winning opening 13 and is detected by the first starting opening switch 13a, if the variable display of the first special symbol can be started (for example, the jackpot game end or the previous variable display ends). Then, the first start condition is satisfied), the variable display (variation) of the first special symbol is started in the first special symbol display portion 8a, and the variable display of the first decorative symbol is started. That is, the first special symbol corresponds to the winning of the first starting winning opening 13. If it is not a state where the variable display of the first special symbol can be started, on the condition that the first reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value, the total reserved storage number (total number) displayed on the symbol reserved storage display section 18c Increase by 1.

Further, when the game ball enters the second starting winning opening 14 and is detected by the second starting opening switch 14a, if the variable display of the second special symbol can be started (for example, the jackpot game end or the previous variable display). Ends, that the second start condition is established), the variable display of the second special symbol (variation) is started in the second special symbol display portion 8b, and the variable display of the second decorative symbol is started. .. That is, the second special symbol corresponds to the winning of the second starting winning opening 14. Unless it is a state where the variable display of the second special symbol can be started, the total reserved memory number (total number) displayed on the symbol reserved memory display portion 18c on condition that the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value. Increase by 1. However, even if the second reserved memory number has reached the upper limit value, if the total reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the total number displayed in the symbol reserved memory display portion 18c is increased by one.

The variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a is stopped when a predetermined time has elapsed. When the first special symbol when stopped becomes a big hit symbol (specific display result), the big hit game state is entered. That is, the second special variable winning ball device 22B is opened until a predetermined time (for example, 29 seconds) elapses or until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls enter the second special winning opening 24B. .. One round in the jackpot gaming state is until a certain period of time elapses after the second special winning opening 24B is opened, or until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of hit balls is won in the second special winning opening 24B. When a predetermined number of game balls are won in the second special winning opening 24B, or when a certain period of time elapses after the second special winning opening 24B is opened, the second special variable winning ball device 22B is opened again and a predetermined number of times. Opening (for example, 15 rounds) is performed.

The gaming machine 1'in this embodiment can be controlled to a normal state and a big hit game state and a small hit game state that are advantageous to the player, and a small state that is different from the big hit game state and is advantageous to the player. The hit time state (hereinafter, referred to as "KT state") is controllable after the big hit game state. The KT state is a gaming state in which a small hit is more likely to occur than in the normal state. The big hit game state corresponds to an advantageous state, the small hit game state corresponds to a special state, and the KT state corresponds to a specific state.

Specifically, the stop symbol at the time of fluctuation stop of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a, or the stop symbol at the time of fluctuation stop of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b, the probability fluctuation When it is decided to make the accompanying big hit pattern (special display result: probability variation pattern, for example, "7" etc.), the probability that the next big hit will be higher than the normal state, probability variation state, and KT state (specifically Shifts to a state in which both the probability variation flag and the special flag are set, which is advantageous for the player.

In addition, when the stop symbol of the first special symbol is determined to be the probability variation symbol and is controlled to the probability variation state, the probability that the first special symbol and the second special symbol become the jackpot symbol also becomes high. Further, the variable display of the second special symbol and the variable display of the second decorative symbol on the second special symbol display 8b are stopped when a predetermined time has elapsed. When the second special symbol at the time of stop becomes a big hit symbol (specific display result), it shifts to the big hit game state.

In the probability variation state, the number of jackpot determination values in the jackpot determination table is a predetermined multiple of the number of jackpot determination values in the jackpot determination table in the normal state, and the probability variation state is a gaming state in which a jackpot is more likely to occur than in the normal state. There is. For example, a value such as “1/200” can be set for the jackpot winning probability in the normal state, and a value such as “1/80” can be set for the jackpot winning probability in the probability variation state.

Further, the KT state is a gaming state in which a small hit is more likely to occur than in the normal state. Specifically, since the variation time of the variation pattern selected during the variation of the second special symbol is shorter than that in the normal state, the variation ratio for a certain period of time is higher than that in the normal state. Then, when the second special symbol changes, the probability of winning a small hit is set to be high, and the gaming state is more likely to be a small hit than the normal state. In other words, the KT state is a state in which a small hit due to a change in the second special symbol occurs at a relatively short interval because the change time of the second special symbol is shorter than in the normal state. ..

Next, the transition of the game state in this embodiment will be described.
First, in the normal state, when the big hit is won by winning the first start winning port 13, the probability changing state and the KT state are transitioned with a certain probability. The certain probability means the KT plunge rate (probability variation plunge rate), and a value such as “65%” is set. When the probability variation big hit is won, the probability variation state and the KT state are shifted to after the probability variation jackpot game state accompanying it.

The probability variation state and the KT state are started at the timing when the probability variation big hit game state ends. The gaming machine 1'is a so-called multiple special figure simultaneous variation type gaming machine, and is controlled so that the first special symbol and the second special symbol vary simultaneously (special figure 1, 2 simultaneous variation type). However, as will be described later, in the KT state, the first special symbol is controlled to be a long fluctuation, and the second special symbol is controlled to fluctuate at a high speed.

There are three types of big hits: a positive variation big hit (15R), a small variation and a probable variation big jackpot (a pseudo-probability variation big jackpot), and a normal big hit (5R). The probability variation big hit is, for example, a big variation controlled in the probability variation big hit game state of 15 rounds (15R), and the pseudo probability variation big hit is, for example, the opening pattern of the first R of 15R is the same as the small hit A game state. Yes, 2R to 15R are big hits of the open pattern similar to the probability variation big hit game state. That is, in the 1R, the second special variable winning ball device 22B is opened in the same opening pattern as the small hit A game state, and the content of the effect display of the effect display device 9 is the same as the small hit A game state. Therefore, it looks as if the small hit A was won, but after the 2R, the second special variable winning ball device 22B is released in the same opening pattern as the probability variation big hit game state and the effect display device 9 Since the contents of the effect display are different from those in the small hit A game state (for example, promotion effect is executed), it is possible to let the player recognize that he/she has actually won the probability variation big hit. Has become. The normal big hit is, for example, a big hit (so-called scrap hit) that triggers a transition from the KT state of 5 rounds (5R) to the normal state.

In the probability variation state, the probability of winning the probability variation jackpot in the second special symbol is the same as the KT entry rate, and in the above example, it is set to "65%". This means that the KT continuation rate (probability change continuation rate) is “65%”. Therefore, the jackpot classification is determined so that the probability of winning the regular jackpot is lower than that of the probability jackpot (including the apparent probability jackpot). In the above example, "probability jackpot: normal jackpot = 65". : 35”. Further, the distribution of jackpot types is set so that the probability of winning the apparent probability jackpot is lower than that of the probability jackpot. For example, “probability variation jackpot: apparent probability variation jackpot=9:1” is defined.

Further, there are two types of small hits, for example, small hit A and small hit B. As will be described later, the small hit A has a greater game value that can be given to the player than the small hit B. .. That is, the small hit A game state is a special state that is more advantageous to the player than the small hit B game state. The small hit A game state corresponds to the first special state, and the small hit B game state corresponds to the second special state.

Also, the distribution of the small hit types is determined so that the probability of winning the small hit B is lower than the small hit A. For example, a ratio such as “small hit A: small hit B=55:45” is set. Here, in the KT state, the variable display of the second special symbol is mainly executed, and since the winning probability of the small hit of the second special symbol is "1/10", the occurrence frequency of the small hit is higher than that in the normal state. It's getting higher. For this reason, the player can increase the number of balls to be played by repeating not only the big hit but also the small hit.

However, in the present embodiment, the winning probability of the small hit in the first special symbol is set to 0, and only in the second special symbol, as described above, the small hit is won. Is possible. It should be noted that, although different from the present embodiment, a small hit may be won with the first special symbol.

When the probability variation big hit or the apparent probability variation big hit is won in the KT state and the probability variation state, the KT state and the probability variation state are started again through the corresponding probability variation big hit game state. Also, when the small hit A is won, the small hit A game state is returned to the KT state and the probability change state again, and when the small hit B is won, the small hit B game state is passed and the KT state and the probability change are returned again. Return to the state.

On the other hand, when the normal big hit is won in the KT state and the probability variation state, the symbol is fixed, and the KT state and the probability variation state are ended at the timing when the normal big hit game state is started. When the normal jackpot gaming state ends, it returns to the normal state.

In the small hit A game state, the second big winning opening 24B is opened for a short time, and the player can win a payout by putting a game ball in the second big winning opening 24B. Also, in the big hit game state, as in the small hit A game state, the second big winning opening 24B is opened, and the player wins a payout by putting a game ball in the second big winning opening 24B. You can On the other hand, in the small hit B game state, the first big winning opening 24A is shortly opened, and the player can win the payout by putting the game ball into the first big winning opening 24A.

In the present embodiment, repeating winning of either the probability variation big hit or the small hit A in the KT state and the probability variation state is defined as a "rensho". That is, it will be described that the extended game in the present embodiment does not include the winning of the small hit B in the KT state and the probability variation state. Although both the small hit A and the small hit B are small hits, in the present embodiment, the small hit A is treated as the same classification as the probability variation big hit, and the small hit B is treated as the same classification as the loss. Small hit B is excluded from Renso.

Here, the effect control CPU 201, in a series of KT state and probability variation state, totals the number of times of winning the big hit and the number of times of winning the small hit A, and can display the totaled result on the effect display device 9 as "the number of BONUS". In addition, the number of game balls paid out in the big hit and the number of game balls paid out in the small hit A are totaled, and the totaled result can be displayed as “winning points”. In these "BONUS times" and "acquired points", the number of winnings of the small hit B and the number of game balls paid out in the small hit B are excluded from the totalization. In the small hit A game state, the second big winning opening 24B is opened so that a maximum of 7 can be won, so that a game ball close to one round of the big hit game state is paid out. On the other hand, in the small hit B game state, only one or two prizes are opened so that the number of game balls to be paid out in the small hit B game state is smaller than that in the small hit A game state. This is because the small hit B game state is intended to maintain the ratio of the number of payouts (BA described later) paid out to the player in the KT state within a certain range. In the small hit A game state, the second big winning opening 24B may be opened so that a maximum of 10 prizes can be won.

Further, the effect control CPU 120 accumulates and adds the acquired points each time the planned number of prize balls is updated, and the acquired display points cumulatively calculated in this way are used as the accumulated acquired points. It may be displayed at a specific position on the effect screen displayed in 9. In this case, the acquired points or the total acquired points may be displayed small, for example, in the upper left part, the upper right part, the lower left part, the lower right part, etc. of the effect screen so that the effect on the effect screen is not hindered. In addition, the number of winnings of the small hit B and the number of game balls paid out in the small hit B gaming state may be added to the target of the "number of BONUS" (collection target of consecutive villas) and the "acquired points".

In the gaming machine 1', the first starting winning opening 13 is made by causing the player to perform a gaming method (hereinafter, referred to as "left hitting") of launching a game ball to the left of the game area 7 in a normal state. To win the prize. Then, in the specific state (KT state), a game method (hereinafter, referred to as "right hitting") in which a game ball is launched to the substantially right side of the game state 7 is performed to aim at winning at the second start winning port 14. It is composed. However, due to the installation position of the first start winning opening 13, the game ball may win the first starting winning opening 13 even if the player hits the ball right.

In the KT state, the variation time of the second special symbol is controlled so that the case where the big hit or the small hit A is won is longer than the case where the small hit B is won or the lose is subtracted. This is because the small hitting A game state is more advantageous than the small hitting B game state as described above, so that the variation time is lengthened to make the player expect, while the small hitting B is meaningful. This is because it is a small hit that is close to losing, so it is possible to digest fluctuations in a short time. For example, when the big hit or the small hit A is won, the variation time of the second special symbol is set to "time of about 10 to 20 seconds: for example, 12, 5 seconds or 15.5 seconds", and the small hit B is won. If you do or lose the difference, the variation time of the second special symbol is "1 second".

However, in the case of performing the stirrup effect after the change of the special symbol, the second special symbol is controlled to change in a time longer than the above time. Specifically, when the small hit B is won or when there is a loss and when the fantling effect is performed, the variation time of the second special symbol is longer than the above "1 second" including the time. The time is set to, for example, “6 seconds” or “9 seconds”.

Here, depending on the player, in the normal state (when the probability is low), the player may intentionally make a right-handed strike and perform a strategy (a right-handed strategy) aiming for a prize at the second start winning port 14. This is to aim for a big hit or a small hit by winning the second start winning opening 14. However, since this is a game method that the game machine maker originally did not assume, it is desirable to give the player some penalty. Therefore, the variation time of the second special symbol in the normal state (low probability) is controlled to be shorter than the variation time of the second special symbol in the KT state (high probability time).

More specifically, in the normal state, the variation time of the second special symbol is controlled so that the case where the loss is drawn or the case where the small hit is won is longer than the case where the big hit is won. This is to give a penalty to the player who has played a game by a game method that is not originally supposed, and in the normal state, when the player causes the second starting winning opening 14 to win by right-handing, In particular, if you lose a game or win a small hit, change the time of the second special symbol to a longer time (for example, minutes within 10 minutes: 450 seconds to 600 seconds), and change the time required for the next change. By making it longer, warn the player not to perform a right-handed strategy. However, it is terrible for the player to make the variation time longer even when the big hit is won. Therefore, the variation time of the second special symbol is shortened (for example, the second unit within 20 seconds: 17 seconds), as compared with the case where the loss is drawn or the small hit (small hit A, small hit B) is won.

In the above example, the variation time when the player loses or wins the small hit is an extremely long time such as a minute unit within 10 minutes. Therefore, the big hit is won in the sense that the penalty is reduced. Similar to the case, the variable time may be, for example, a second unit within 20 seconds.

In terms of giving a penalty to the right-handed strategy, it can be considered that it is the same even if the player loses the game or wins the jackpot. Therefore, the jackpot is won by winning the second starting winning opening 14. Also in the case, the second special symbol may be changed in a long time such as a minute unit within 10 minutes as in the case of subtracting the loss. For example, the fluctuation time may be the same as the above-mentioned time defined as 450 seconds to 600 seconds.

Also, in the KT state, right-handed hitting is performed, but as described above, due to the installation position of the first starting winning opening 13, even when right-handing is performed, the game ball is the first starting winning opening You may win the 13th prize. For this reason, the variation time of the first special symbol in the KT state is the same as the variation time in the normal state regardless of whether the first start winning port 13 has lost a prize or a big hit. (For example, 0.5 seconds) to accelerate the digestion with the first special symbol.

When the big hit or the small hit is won in the KT state, the effect display device 9 displays an effect image determined correspondingly. Since the probability variation big hit game state is an advantageous state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal big hit game state, in the probability variation big hit game state, it is possible to perform a more flashy or special effect than the normal big hit game state. , It is possible to give the player a special feeling and a sense of superiority. That is, it is advisable to execute different effects depending on whether the probability variation big hit game state is controlled or the normal big hit game state is controlled.

Further, since the small hit A game state is a special state that is more advantageous to the player than the small hit B game state, in the small hit A game state, a flashier effect or special effect than the small hit B game state is performed. By doing so, it is possible to give the player a special feeling or superiority. That is, it is advisable to execute different effects depending on whether the small hit A game state is controlled or the small hit B game state is controlled.

In addition, the same production mode is performed in the case where the lose is subtracted and the case where the small hit B is won, while the same production mode is obtained when the probability variation big hit is won and when the small hit B is won. You may make it produce by. In other words, when the small hit B is won, the player is discouraged as if he/she had lost the game, but when the small hit A is won, the player is rejoiced as if he/she was elected to the probable big hit. The effect may be performed as if to be performed.

In the case of right-handed hitting, an effect for promoting the launching of a game ball to the player on the substantially right side of the game area 7 is performed. For example, an effect is displayed on the effect display device 9 to display information such as “right hit” or “right hit”. By changing the game method depending on the game state, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling bored.

Further, for example, when the player hits left, the game ball cannot pass through the second start winning opening 14, and when hitting right, the first starting winning opening 13 is set. The game ball may not pass through. For example, a member (for example, a nail) that prevents the game ball from winning in the first start winning port 13 is arranged in the flow-down region of the game ball when hitting the right side in the configuration on the game board 6 of the present embodiment. Alternatively, it can be realized by arranging a member (for example, a passage) that guides the game ball from approximately the right side of the game board to the vicinity of the second start winning opening 14.

In this way, the first special winning symbol and the first special symbol and the second special winning symbol 13 are configured by aiming the winning at the first starting winning opening 13 by left-handing and the winning at the second starting winning mouth 14 by right-handing. It is possible to play a game using only one of the two special symbols. Therefore, it is possible to perform a game in which the number of fluctuations of the special symbol is reduced, and to allow the player to perform an efficient game, from a game machine configured to always aim for winning in both of the starting winning openings. Even if only a single special symbol is provided, it is possible to have a game in which the number of changes in the special symbol is smaller than that of a game machine having a configuration that always aims to win both start winning openings, Since it is not possible to set the selection ratio of the hit type, the type of the effect, the frequency of occurrence, etc., the interest is reduced. Therefore, it is desirable to provide a plurality of special symbols.

17 to 23 are diagrams showing a configuration example of the second special variable winning ball device 22B.
As shown in FIGS. 17 to 20, the second special variable winning ball device 22B includes a base plate portion 101 having a rectangular plate shape that is long in the left-right direction. The second special variable winning ball device 22B is fixedly supported in the game area 7 by fixing the base plate portion 101 to the game area 7 with, for example, a screw. A second special winning opening 24B opening forward is formed in a substantially central region of the base plate portion 101, and a bottom surface member is provided at a position above the second special winning opening 24B in the base plate portion 101. When 23 is moved backward, a slit-shaped accommodating hole 102 that is long in the left-right direction for accommodating the bottom surface member 23 on the back side (rear side) of the game area 7 is formed. In the present embodiment, the second special winning opening 24B is formed slightly left of the center of the base plate 101 in the left-right direction, but may be left or right of this.

The bottom surface member 23 is inclined downward to the left so that the game ball that has entered the upper surface from the right side is made to flow down toward the left, and the accommodation hole 102 is inclined downward to the left so as to follow the inclination of the bottom surface member 23. Is formed. The bottom surface member 23 can be moved back and forth between a forwardly moved state shown in FIG. 18 and a backwardly moved state shown in FIG. 19, and the bottom surface member 23 is provided on the back side (rear side) of the base plate portion 101. A drive device 103 for moving the vehicle back and forth is arranged.

The drive device 103 is housed in a housing portion 104 (indicated by a chain double-dashed line in the drawing for convenience of description) integrally formed on the back surface of the base plate portion 101, and the housing portion 104 is formed in the game area 7. It is inserted through a hole (not shown) and is arranged so as to be housed inside the rear of the game area 7. In addition, in the present embodiment, the housing portion 104 is integrally formed with the base plate portion 101, but may be fixed to the base plate portion 101 as a separate body.

The drive device 103 includes a solenoid 106 for moving the plunger 105 forward and backward, and a tip end portion of the plunger 105, one end of which is rotatably supported about a vertical axis and the other end of which extends rightward. A first arm portion 108 having a pivot hole 107 formed in the center thereof and a shaft portion 110 inserted into a long hole 109 formed at a tip end portion of the first arm portion 108 are provided at one end portion and the other end portion is provided. And a second arm portion 111 that is fixed to the rear portion of the bottom surface member 23 and extends in the front-rear direction.

The solenoid 106 is driven based on a command from the main board 40, and a pivot shaft (not shown) is formed in the pivot hole 107 of the first arm portion 108 such that the vertical direction is the axis center (for example, formed in the accommodating portion 104). ) Is inserted. As a result, as the plunger 105 moves back and forth, the first arm portion 108 swings about the pivot hole 107, and the end portion on the side where the elongated hole 109 is formed swings in the front-rear direction. The second arm portion 111 extends in the front-rear direction from the elongated hole 109 according to the swing of the first arm portion 108 by inserting the shaft portion 110 so as to be relatively movable in the longitudinal direction of the elongated hole 109. Since the acting force is applied, the bottom surface member 23 can be moved back and forth along the front-rear direction.

In the present embodiment, in FIG. 20, the bottom member 23 is moved forward while the plunger 105 is propelled rearward, while the plunger 105 is retracted so that the first arm portion 108 pivots. The hole 107 swings around the axis, and the end portion on the side where the elongated hole 109 is formed moves rearward. As a result, the bottom member 23 is moved backward by pulling the second arm 111 rearward, and the bottom member 23 is moved forward by the reverse operation.

If the bottom surface member 23 moves backward to a position deeper than the base plate portion 101, the bottom surface member 23 is displaced from the position of the accommodation hole 102 of the base plate portion 101, and when the bottom surface member 23 is moved forward, the accommodation hole is moved. There is a risk that the container 102 will not be properly moved forward from the accommodation hole 102 due to being caught by the edge of the container 102. Therefore, measures may be taken by configuring as follows.

First, as a first configuration example, a stopper member that suppresses the backward movement of the bottom surface member 23 to a position deeper than the base plate portion 101 may be provided. For example, when a long hole portion is formed in the front-rear direction of the second arm portion 111, a protrusion as a stopper member is inserted through and fixed to the long hole portion, and the bottom member 23 is moved backward to an appropriate position. The bottom surface member 23 may be prevented from moving backward to a position deeper than the base plate portion 101 by contacting the front end portion of the elongated hole portion with the projection portion. In addition, as a second configuration example, even when the bottom surface member 23 is moved backward to a position deeper than the base plate portion 101, a guide portion (guide rib) that guides the bottom surface member 23 to appropriately move forward is provided. It may be provided on the back surface of the base plate portion 101 or the housing portion 104. Either one of the first configuration example and the second configuration example may be applied, or both configuration examples may be applied.

Returning to FIG. 17 to FIG. 19, a flow path forming base 112 protruding forward is formed on the front side of the base plate 101, and a forward movement is performed on the flow path forming base 112. The upstream region 23U, which is the upper end (right end) of the bottom member 23 in the opened state, is connected in the longitudinal direction of the bottom member 23, and forms the flow path of the game ball together with the bottom member 23. The downstream region 23L, which is the lower end (left end) of the bottom member 23, is connected in the longitudinal direction of the bottom member 23, and the downstream passage 114 that forms the passage of the game ball together with the bottom member 23 is formed. There is.

In addition, in the upper part of the flow path formation base 112, the second large winning opening 24B is recessed downward from the ends of the upstream flow path 113 and the downstream flow path 114 on the side of the bottom member 23, and in a front view. A guide flow path portion 115 that guides the game balls that have fallen below the bottom surface member 23 to the second special winning opening 24B is formed so as to surround from the left and right and from below.

The upstream side flow passage portion 113 and the downstream side flow passage portion 114 are formed so as to incline downward to the left so that the game ball flows down to the left. Further, the bottom portion of the guide flow path portion 115 extends downward to the left toward the second special winning opening 24B and is recessed at a position in front of the second special winning opening 24B. Then, in the recessed space at the bottom of the guide flow path portion 115, a triangular guide portion 116 for guiding the game ball backward toward the second special winning opening 24B side (back side of the game area 7) is arranged. It is set up.

Further, the front part (player side) of the flow path forming base 112 is integrally formed with a covering part 117 which covers the upstream flow path part 113, the downstream flow path part 114 and the guide flow path part 115 from the front. ing. This covering part 117 covers the upstream side flow path part 113, the downstream side flow path part 114 and the guide flow path part 115 from the front, so that the game balls flowing down these flow path parts bounce toward the glass door frame 4 side. It has a function to prevent it from being lost. In the present embodiment, the covering portion 117 is integrally formed with the flow path forming base 112, but may be fixed separately.

In the second special variable winning ball device 22B, between the base plate part 101 and the covering part 117, the game balls that are connected in the left-right direction and are composed of the upstream side flow path part 113, the bottom surface member 23, and the downstream side flow path part 114. The flow path F of is formed. Here, in the present embodiment, the base plate portion 101 and the covering portion 117 are formed with a plurality of restriction pieces 118 that reduce the flow-down speed of the game balls flowing down the flow path F.

In the present embodiment, the restriction piece 118 is integrally formed with the base plate portion 101 and the covering portion 117, and is formed in a rib shape projecting forward from the base plate portion 101 or protruding rearward from the covering portion 117. By interfering with, by changing the downflow direction of the game ball so that the game ball flowing down to the left meanders with the movement of the front-back direction component, the time required for the downflow of the game ball is not provided by the restriction piece 118. Delay more than. These restriction pieces 118 are formed so as to be lined up at a predetermined interval in the flow-down direction of the game balls in the flow path F, and are alternately formed on the base plate portion 101 and the covering portion 117. Further, the restriction piece 118 is set to have a width dimension of about 1/3 to 1/4 of the width of the bottom surface member 23 in the front-rear direction, and a width dimension that allows a game ball to pass between adjacent pieces. There is. More specifically, in the present embodiment, one regulating piece 118 is formed in a portion of the covering portion 117 that covers the upstream side passage portion 113 from the front, and the downstream side passage portion of the covering portion 117 is formed. One restricting piece 118 is formed in a portion that covers 114 from the front. In addition, a total of five restricting pieces 118 that are alternately formed on the base plate portion 101 and the covering portion 117 are formed on a portion of the base plate portion 101 and the covering portion 117 that covers the bottom surface member 23. The number of such restriction pieces 118 is not particularly limited. In addition, in the present embodiment, most of the restriction piece 118 is covered by the covering portion 117 from the front (player side).

With the arrangement of the restriction piece 118 as described above, in the second special variable winning ball device 22B, the game ball P that is going to flow down the flow path F flows down in a meandering manner on the flow path F. In the closed state of the second special variable winning ball device 22B in which such a flow path F is formed, the game ball P does not win the second special winning opening 24B, and the second special variable winning ball device 22B is played. Basically pass. On the other hand, in the open state of the second special variable winning ball device 22B in which the bottom surface member 23 has moved backward, the game ball P can fall into the guide flow path portion 115 of the flow path forming base 112, and this guide It becomes possible to flow down the flow path portion 115 to win the second big winning opening 24B.

Further, as shown in FIG. 21, the bottom surface member 23 has an area in which a maximum of seven game balls P can flow down at the same time in the closed state, and the second special variable winning ball device 22B is opened once. By control, seven game balls can be dropped into the guide flow path portion 115 at the same time. In this embodiment, the upper limit number of winnings in the small hit A game state is set to "7", and the upper limit number of winnings in the small hit game state can be won even if it is opened for 0.1 seconds.

Although omitted in the present embodiment, when the second special variable winning ball device 22B is closed but it is decided to control the opening, an effect of urging the game ball to be placed on the bottom surface member 23 is performed. It may be that. For example, in a gaming machine in which the time required for a game ball to pass over the bottom member 23 is 5.0 seconds, and in the small hit A game state, the second special variable winning ball device 22B is opened for 0.5 seconds. If the player closes the game for 4.0 seconds and then opens it for another 0.5 seconds, the character display information such as "put the ball on the attacker" is displayed while the second special variable winning ball device 22B is closed. 9 may be displayed. According to this, when the second opening control is performed, it is possible to promote to increase the number of game balls falling in the guide flow path portion 115, and it is possible to improve the interest. Further, if the second special variable winning ball device 22B is closed but it is decided to control the opening, the timing for performing the effect of urging the game ball to be placed on the bottom member 23 is small. The hit A is not limited to the closed period of the game state. For example, in the case of shifting to the small hit A game state in which the opening control of the second special variable winning ball device 22B is performed only once, during the change of the small hit, or the small hit after the change of the small hit is stopped. It is also possible to perform an effect of urging the game ball to be placed on the bottom surface member 23 until the game state is started (so-called fanfare effect is being executed).

Further, the number of game balls on the bottom member 23 can be detected, and an effect corresponding to the detected number of game balls may be performed. For example, when the maximum number of winnings in the small hitting game state is "7" as in the present embodiment, if the number of detected game balls is "0" or "1", a display such as "..." is displayed. , If the number of detected game balls is any one of "2" to "5", then a display such as "Chance" is displayed, and if the number of detected game balls is "6" or "7", such as "Large chance" It may be displayed. Further, a light emitting member may be arranged near the second special variable winning ball device 22B or the second special variable winning ball device 22B, and an effect of causing the light emitting member to emit light may be performed. For example, if the number of detected game balls is any one of "0" to "4", the light emitting member is made to emit light in blue while the number of detected game balls is any one of "5" to "7". For example, the light emitting member may be made to emit light in red.

FIG. 22 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 31.
Note that FIG. 22 also shows the payout control board 37, the effect control board 80, and the like.
On the main board 31, a game control microcomputer (corresponding to game control means) 560 for controlling the game machine 1'according to a program is mounted. The game control microcomputer 560 is a ROM 54 that stores a program for game control (game progress control), a RAM 55 that is a storage unit used as a work memory, a CPU 56 that performs a control operation according to the program, and an I/O port unit 57. including. In the present embodiment, the ROM 54 and the RAM 55 are built in the game control microcomputer 560. That is, the game control microcomputer 560 is a one-chip microcomputer. In the one-chip microcomputer, at least the RAM 56 as well as the CPU 56 may be incorporated, and the ROM 54 may be external or incorporated. Further, the I/O port section 57 may be externally attached.

Since the CPU 56 in the game control microcomputer 560 executes control in accordance with the program stored in the ROM 54, hereinafter, the game control microcomputer 560 (or the CPU 56) executes (or performs processing). Specifically, the CPU 56 executes control according to a program. This also applies to the microcomputers mounted on other substrates than the main substrate 31.

In addition, the detection signals from the first starting opening switch 13a, the second starting opening switch 14a, the count switch 25a, the first big winning opening switch 25b, the second big winning opening switch 25c, and the general winning opening switch 25d are game control micro. An input driver circuit 58 for giving to the computer 560 is also mounted on the main board 31, and an output circuit 59 for driving the solenoid 106 for opening and closing the special variable winning ball device 22 in accordance with a command from the game control microcomputer 560 is also mounted on the main board 31. , System reset circuit (not shown) for resetting the game control microcomputer 560 when the power is turned on, and output information output signals such as big hit information indicating occurrence of big hit game state to an external device such as a hall computer An information output circuit (not shown) is also mounted on the main board 31. The main board 31 is also provided with a test signal output circuit (not shown) for outputting a test signal to the outside of the gaming machine.

In the present embodiment, the performance control means (which is a performance control microcomputer) mounted on the performance control board 80 receives a performance control command from the game control microcomputer 560 via the relay board 77. Then, the display control of the decorative design, the background design, and the design storage storage display unit is performed.

FIG. 23 is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration example of the relay board 77, the effect control board 80, the lamp driver board 35, and the sound output board 70. In the example shown in FIG. 23, the lamp driver board 35 and the audio output board 70 are not equipped with a microcomputer, but may be equipped with a microcomputer. In addition, without providing the lamp driver board 35 and the sound output board 70, only the effect control board 80 may be provided for effect control.

The production control board 80 has a production control microcomputer 200 including a production control CPU 201 and a RAM. The RAM may be external. In the effect control board 80, the effect control CPU 201 operates according to a program stored in a built-in or external ROM (not shown), and receives a signal from the main board 31 input via the relay board 77 ( In response to the effect control INT signal), the effect control command is received via the input driver 202 and the input port 203. In addition, the effect control CPU 201 causes the VDP (video display processor) 209 to perform display control of the effect display device 9 based on the effect control command.

The effect control command and the effect control INT signal are first input to the input driver 202 in the effect control board 80. The input driver 202 passes the signal input from the relay board 77 only in the direction toward the inside of the effect control board 80 (does not pass the signal in the direction from the inside of the effect control board 80 to the relay board 77). It is also a unidirectional circuit as a regulation means.

As signal direction restricting means for allowing the signal input from the main board 31 to pass through to the relay board 77 only in the direction toward the effect control board 80 (not allowing the signal to pass in the direction from the effect control board 80 to the relay board 77). The unidirectional circuit 74 is mounted. As the unidirectional circuit, for example, a diode or a transistor is used. A diode is illustrated in FIG. Further, the unidirectional circuit is provided for each signal. Furthermore, since the production control command and the production control INT signal are output from the main board 31 via the output port 571 which is a unidirectional circuit, the signal from the relay board 77 to the inside of the main board 31 is restricted. That is, the signal from the relay board 77 does not enter the inside of the main board 31 (game control microcomputer 560 side). The output port 571 is a part of the I/O port unit 57 shown in FIG. Further, a signal driver circuit which is a unidirectional circuit may be further provided outside the output port 571 (on the side of the relay board 77).

Further, the effect control CPU 201 outputs a signal for driving the lamp to the lamp driver board 35 via the input/output port 205. The effect control CPU 201 also outputs sound number data to the sound output board 70 via the input/output port 204.

In the lamp driver board 35, a signal for driving the lamp is input to the lamp driver 352 via the input/output driver 351. The lamp driver 352 amplifies the signal for driving the lamp and supplies the amplified signal to each of the lamps provided on the frame side such as the top frame lamp 28a, the left frame lamp 28b, and the right frame lamp 28c. Further, it is supplied to the decorative lamp 25 provided on the frame side.

In the voice output board 70, the sound number data is input to the voice synthesis IC 703 via the input/output driver 702. The voice synthesis IC 703 generates a voice or sound effect corresponding to the sound number data and outputs it to the amplifier circuit 705. The amplifier circuit 705 amplifies the output level of the voice synthesizing IC 703 to a level according to the volume set by the volume 706 and outputs the audio signal to the speaker 27. The voice data ROM 704 stores control data according to the tone number data. The control data according to the sound number data is a collection of data that indicates the output mode of the sound effect or the sound in a predetermined period (for example, the variation period of the decorative pattern) in time series.

Note that the signal for driving the lamp and the sound number data are bidirectionally communicated between the effect control CPU 201 and the lamp driver board 35 and the audio output board 70 (such as a response signal is transmitted from the signal receiving side to the transmitting side). Communication).

The effect control CPU 201 reads out necessary data from the character ROM (not shown) in accordance with the received effect control command. The character ROM stores in advance character image data that is frequently used among the images displayed on the effect display device 9, specifically, a person, a character, a figure or a symbol (including a decorative pattern and a background pattern). It is for storing.
The effect control CPU 201 outputs the data read from the character ROM to the VDP 209. The VDP 209 executes display control based on the data input from the effect control CPU 201.

In the present embodiment, the VDP 209 that controls the display of the effect display device 9 is mounted on the effect control board 80. The VDP 209 has an address space independent of the effect control microcomputer 200, and maps the VRAM therein. VRAM is a buffer memory for expanding image data generated by VDP. Then, the VDP 209 outputs the image data in the VRAM to the effect display device 9.

An external output circuit 53 is connected to the game control microcomputer 560, and this external output circuit is connected to the external output board 130. The external output board 130 is configured to be able to externally output the gaming machine signal to an external device under the control of the external output circuit 53 according to the instruction signal output from the game control microcomputer 560.

In the present embodiment, the production control board 80, the sound output board 70, and the lamp driver board 35 are provided as the boards on which the circuits for controlling the effect device are mounted, but one circuit for controlling the effect device is provided. It may be mounted on a substrate. Further, a first effect control board (display control board) on which a circuit for controlling the effect display device 9 is mounted, and a second circuit for controlling other effect devices (lamp, LED, speaker 27, etc.). You may make it provide two boards, such as the production control board. Further, in the present embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 directly transmits the command to the effect control microcomputer 200, but another board (for example, the voice output board 70 or the lamp driver shown in FIG. 23). It may be transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 200 in the effect control board 80 via the board 35 or the like). In that case, the command may be simply passed on another board, or a control means such as a microcomputer may be mounted on the voice output board 70 or the lamp driver board 35, and the control means may receive the command. The control related to the voice control and the lamp control is executed, and the received command is further transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 200 which controls the effect display device 9 as it is or is changed to, for example, a simplified command. May be. Further, when two boards, a first effect control board and a second effect control board, are provided, a command relating to an effect from the game control microcomputer 560 is transmitted to the second effect control board. The command is sent from the second effect control board to the first effect control board as it is, or after being processed (for example, changing the form or content of the command, simplifying, selecting only the necessary command), and then sent. It may be configured to be performed.

FIG. 24 is an explanatory diagram of an opening pattern of the special variable winning ball device 22 included in the gaming machine 1'. In this figure, the horizontal axis represents the time axis and the pulse in each open pattern represents the open state.

FIG. 24(A) is a diagram showing an example of an opening pattern of the second special winning opening 24B of the second special variable winning ball device 22B in the probability varying jackpot gaming state controlled in accordance with the winning of the probability varying jackpot (15R). In this opening pattern, for example, as a probability variation big hit game state composed of 15R, the second special winning opening 24B is controlled to open and close continuously 15 times at regular time intervals.

FIG. 24(B) is a diagram showing an example of an opening pattern of the second special winning opening 24B of the second special variable winning ball device 22B in the small hit A game state which is controlled in accordance with the winning of the small hit A. In this opening pattern, as a small hit A game state composed of 1R, the second special winning opening 24B is continuously opened for a short time (short opening) for the first specified number of times (for example, 8 times). Controlled.

FIG. 24(C) is a diagram showing an example of an opening pattern of the first special winning opening 24A of the first special variable winning ball device 22A in the small hit B game state which is controlled in accordance with the winning of the small hit B. In this opening pattern, as a small hit B game state composed of 1R, the second specified number of times (for example, 2 times), the first first prize hole 24A is continuously opened for a short time (short opening). Controlled by.

FIG. 24(D) is a diagram showing an example of an opening pattern of the second winning a prize port 24B in the pseudo-probability variation big hit game state which is controlled in accordance with the winning of the pseudo-probability variation big hit. In this opening pattern, following the opening pattern of 1R in the small hit A game state shown in FIG. 24(B), the opening pattern of 2R to 15 rounds of the opening pattern in the probability variation big hit game state shown in FIG. 24(A) Then, the second special winning opening 24B is controlled to be opened.

In the opening pattern of the second special winning opening 24B in the small hit A game state of FIG. 24(B), the first prescribed number of times is set to 8 times, but the first prescribed number of times is not the same. By setting it as another number of times, the short opening may be performed less than 8 times or 9 times or more. Similarly, in the opening pattern of the first special winning opening 24A in the small hit B game state of FIG. 24C, the case where the second specified number of times is set to 2 is illustrated, but another second specified number of times is set. By determining the number of times, the opening and closing may be performed less than 8 times or 9 times or more. By setting the second specified number of times as a different number from this, the short opening may be performed once or three times or more.

[2-4. Gaming machine signal]
FIG. 25 is a diagram showing an example of a gaming machine signal output from the external output board 130 to an external device. The external device mentioned here means an external device communicatively connected to the gaming machine 1 ′, and in the present embodiment, the data display device 1200 and the hall computer 600 are included therein. From the external output board 130, as a gaming machine signal, four different big hit signals of big hit signal 1, big hit 2 signal, big hit 3 signal and big hit 4 signal, prize ball signal, security signal, symbol determination signal, door An open signal, a prize ball scheduled signal, and a special 1 special 2 starting winning signal (first special symbol second special symbol starting winning signal, first special symbol 2 special drawing starting winning signal), are externally output. ..

The jackpot 1 signal is a pulse signal that is in an output state (ON state) while the gaming machine 1'is controlled in the jackpot gaming state.

The jackpot 2 signal is a pulse signal that is in an output state (ON state) while the gaming machine 1'is controlled in the KT state and the probability variation state (hereinafter, simply described as the KT state). Specifically, in the normal state, the probability variation big hit game state accompanying the winning of the probability variation big hit that triggers the transition to the KT state is ended, and the ON state is set at the timing when the KT state is started. Then, while the KT state continues, the ON state is maintained, at the timing when the normal jackpot gaming state associated with the winning of the regular jackpot that triggers a fall from the KT state is started (that is, the timing when the KT state is ended). It is turned off.

The big hit 3 signal is a pulse signal which is in an output state (ON state) in a period corresponding to both the period controlled in the big hit game state and the period controlled in the KT state. Specifically, in the normal state, it is turned on at the timing when the probability variation big hit game state accompanying the winning of the probability variation big hit that triggers the transition to the KT state is started. The ON state is maintained even in the KT state in which the probability variation big hit game state ends and is subsequently transferred. Then, the ON state is maintained even at the timing when the normal jackpot gaming state associated with the winning of the normal jackpot which triggers a fall from the KT state is started, but it is turned OFF at the timing when the normal jackpot gaming state is ended.
The jackpot 2 signal or the jackpot 3 signal is an example of a specific signal corresponding to at least a specific state (KT state). The meaning of "at least" means that the gaming machine 1'can specify the KT state by the external device regardless of which signal is used, that is, two signals for big hits and three signals for big hits.

The big hit 4 signal corresponds to both a period during which the gaming machine is controlled to the big hit gaming state and a period during which it is controlled to a part of the small hit gaming state (the small hit A gaming state in this embodiment). It is a pulse signal that is put into an output state (ON state). Specifically, it is turned on at the timing when control of the big hit game state is started, and turned off at the timing when the big hit game state is finished. Further, the small hit A game state is turned on at the start timing, and the small hit A game state is turned off at the timing. The big hit 4 signal is an example of a special signal corresponding to both the advantageous state (big hit game state) and the special state (small hit game state).

That is, the gaming machine 1'outputs a big hit 4 signal (special signal) when controlled to the small hit A game state (first special state), but enters the small hit B game state (second special state). When controlled, the jackpot 4 signal (special signal) is not output.
The above signals will be described later using a timing chart.

In the present embodiment, four jackpot signals as special signals corresponding to both the big hit game state and the small hit A game state are illustrated, but as will be described later, either the big hit game state or the small hit B game state. Also, the big hit signal such as a big hit 5 signal as a special signal and a big hit signal such as a big hit 6 signal as a special signal corresponding to any of the big hit game state, the small hit A game state and the small hit B game state are configured as the special signal. It is also possible. Therefore, the special signal corresponding to both the advantageous state and the special state in the present invention is, in a broad sense, a special signal corresponding to both the big hit game state and the small hit game state (not depending on the type of the small hit). Means that.

The prize ball signal is a pulse signal that is brought into an output state (ON state) when the first prescribed number of game balls are paid out in the gaming machine 1'. The first specified number of balls can be set to, for example, “10 balls”. The prize ball signal is an example of an award signal corresponding to the award of a game value (ball payout).

The security signal is a signal that is put into an output state when any illegality or abnormality occurs in the gaming machine 1'. The security signal is an example of an error signal.

The symbol determination signal is a signal notifying that the changed symbol in the gaming machine 1'is confirmed, and is a signal that is output every time the variable display result of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is derived and displayed. ..

The door opening signal is a signal for notifying that the glass door frame provided on the front surface of the gaming machine 1'is opened, and is a pulse signal that is in an output state while the glass door frame is opened. Is. It can be said that this is a kind of signal (abnormality signal) indicating an abnormality that has occurred in the gaming machine 1'.

The award ball schedule signal is a signal for notifying that the award ball is planned to be played due to the award of the game ball to the various award openings of the gaming machine 1', and the second award of the award ball is provided. It is a pulse signal which is brought into an output state (ON state) when the number of balls is won. The second specified number of balls can be set to, for example, “10 balls”.

The special 1 special 2 starting winning signal is a signal for notifying that a winning has been made which triggers either the first special symbol or the second special symbol in the gaming machine 1', and the gaming ball is the first. The output state (ON state) is set when the player has won either the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14.

Separately from the above, an out signal is output to the data display device 1200 and the hall computer 600 from the out ball detector 200 provided on the back surface of the gaming machine 1'.
The out signal is a pulse signal having a predetermined width that is put into an output state every time the third prescribed number of balls (for example, 10 balls) is counted by the out ball detector 200. The third specified number of balls can be set to, for example, “10 balls”.

FIG. 26 is a table showing an example of the correspondence relationship between the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 ′ and the jackpot signal of the gaming machine signals output from the external output board 130.
The game state includes a KT state, a probability variation big hit game state, a normal big hit game state, a small hit A game state, and a small hit B game state.

The KT state is a gaming state indicating that the gaming machine 1'has been controlled to the KT state, as described above. The KT state is an example of a specific state.

The probability variation big hit game state is a game state indicating that the gaming machine 1'is controlled to the probability variation big hit game state. The probability variation big hit game state is an example of an advantageous state.

The normal jackpot gaming state is a gaming state that indicates that the gaming machine 1'is controlled to the normal jackpot gaming state.

The small hit A game state is a game state indicating that the gaming machine 1'is controlled to the small hit A game state as described above. The small hit A game state is an example of a special state.

The small hit B game state is a game state indicating that the gaming machine 1'is controlled to the small hit B game state, as described above.

The big hit signal includes one big hit signal, two big hit signals, three big hit signals, and four big hit signals.

In the gaming state, "1" indicates that the gaming machine 1'is controlled to the corresponding gaming state, and "0" indicates that the gaming machine 1'is not controlled to the corresponding gaming state. .. For the external output signal, the presence or absence of signal output in the corresponding gaming state is indicated by "ON" and "OFF" for each of the one big hit signal to four big hit signals. The details will be described below.

(1) Regarding KT state "1" (1-1)
About the probability variation big hit game state "1", big hit game state "0", small hit A game state "0", small hit B game state "1", big hit 1 signal ~ big hit 4 signal are all "ON" It is stipulated that "

(1-2)
About the probability variation big hit game state "0", big hit game state "1", small hit A game state "0", small hit B game state "0", all big hit signal 1 signal ~ big hit 4 signal " It is defined to be “ON”.

(1-3)
About the probability variation big hit game state "0", big hit game state "0", small hit A game state "1", small hit B game state "0", big hit signal 1 signal "OFF", big hit 2 It is stipulated that 4 signals from the signal to the big hit be turned on.

(1-4)
Probability variation big hit game state is "0", normal big hit game state is "0", small hit A game state is "0", small hit B game state is "1", big hit signal 1 signal is "OFF", big hit It is defined that two signals and three jackpot signals are “ON” and four jackpot signals are “OFF”.

(1-5)
Probability variation big hit game state is "0", normal big hit game state is "0", small hit A game state is "0", small hit B game state is "0", big hit signal 1 signal is "OFF", big hit It is defined that two signals and three jackpot signals are “ON” and four jackpot signals are “OFF”.

(2) When the KT state is “0” (2-1)
About the probability variation big hit game state "1", normal big hit game state "0", small hit A game state "0", small hit B game state "1", big hit 1 signal "ON", big hit 2 signal It is stipulated that “OFF”, three big hit signals and four big hit signals are “ON”.
(2-2)
Probable variation big hit game state is "0", normal big hit game state is "1", small hit A game state is "0", small hit B game state is "0", big hit 1 signal is ""ON", big hit It is stipulated that two signals should be “OFF”, and three jackpot signals and four jackpot signals should be “ON”.

(3-3)
If the probability variation big hit game state is "0", the normal big hit game state is "0", the small hit A game state is "0", and the small hit B game state is "0", the big hit signal 1 to big hit signal 4 are all It is defined to be "OFF".

[2-5. Functional configuration of hall computer]
FIG. 27 is a diagram showing an example of the functional configuration of the hall computer 600.
The hall computer 600 includes a processing unit 610, an input unit 620, a display unit 625, a sound output unit 630, a clock unit 635, a first communication unit 640, a second communication unit 650, a ROM 670, and a hard disk 680. And a RAM 690 and each unit is connected via a bus.

The processing unit 610 is configured to have a CPU, a processor such as a DSP, and an electric/electronic element such as an ASIC that collectively control each unit of the hall computer 600 according to various programs such as a system program stored in the ROM 670. A device and a computing device. In the present embodiment, the processing unit 610 has a setting data generation unit 611, a TY information totaling unit 613, and a BA information totaling unit 615 as main functional units.

The setting data generation unit 611 is a functional unit that operates according to the setting data generation program 671a stored in the ROM 670, generates display device setting data 691 described below, and generates the generated display device setting data 691 in the RAM 690. To store.

The TY information totaling unit 613 is a functional unit that totals TY information, which is information about the number of advantageous-zone coins (TY) of each gaming machine 1 ′, and collects the TY information as TY information totaling data in the TY of the hard disk 680. It is stored in the information totaling database 688. TY will be described later.

The BA information totaling unit 615 is a functional unit that totals the BA information that is information regarding the base value (BA) of each gaming machine 1 ′, and the totaled BA information is the BA information totaling database of the hard disk 680 as the BA information totaling data. 689. The BA will be described later.

The input unit 620 is an input unit including, for example, a keyboard and a mouse, and outputs a signal of a pressed key or button (operation signal) to the processing unit 610. By an operation input from the input unit 620, an instruction operation such as editing data of various databases stored in the hard disk 680 is performed.

The display unit 625 is a display device that performs various displays based on the display control signal output from the processing unit 610, and is configured to include an LCD and the like. The display unit 625 displays data contents of various databases stored in the hard disk 680.

The sound output unit 630 is a sound output device such as a speaker that outputs various sounds based on the sound output control signal output from the processing unit 610. From the sound output unit 630, for example, a warning sound or the like for notifying the administrator of a warning or an abnormal occurrence is output.

The clock unit 635 is an internal clock included in the hall computer 600, and is configured to include, for example, a crystal oscillator including a crystal oscillator and an oscillation circuit. The clocked time (including the date) of the clock unit 635 is output to the processing unit 610.

The first communication unit 640 is a communication device for performing communication with the gaming machine 1′, and is configured to include a wired communication module that performs communication via a wired cable, for example. The first communication unit 640 receives the above-mentioned gaming machine signal from the gaming machine 1 ′ and also receives the above-mentioned out signal from the out-ball detector 200.

The second communication unit 650 is a communication device for performing communication with the data display device 1200, and includes, for example, a wired communication module that performs communication via a wired cable. The second communication unit 650 transmits (distributes) the display device setting data 691 to the data display device 1200 under the control of the processing unit 610.

The ROM 670 is a read-only non-volatile storage device and stores various programs such as a system program of the hall computer 600. In the present embodiment, the ROM 670 stores a management program 671 read by the processing unit 610 and executed as a management process. The management program 671 includes a setting data generation program 671a executed as a setting data generation process as a subroutine.

The hall computer 600 may be configured not to include the ROM 670 as a storage device. In this case, the various programs described above may be stored in, for example, the hard disk 680.

The hard disk 680 is a readable/writable non-volatile storage device, and stores various data relating to display settings of the data display device 1200 and various databases relating to games on the gaming machine 1′. Specifically, a display content setting table 681, a display mode setting table 682, a model information table 685, a device correspondence table 686, a TY information totaling database 688, and a BA information totaling database 689 are stored. It

The display content setting table 681 is a table used for setting the display content of the data display device 1200, and is a gaming island in which each gaming machine 1', each gaming machine 1'model, and gaming machine 1'is installed. The display content of the corresponding data display device 1200 is determined in units such as every.

The display mode setting table 682 is a table used for setting the display mode when the above-mentioned display contents are displayed on the data display device 1200, and is provided for each gaming machine 1 ′, each model of the gaming machine 1 ′, and game. The display mode in the corresponding data display device 1200 is defined in units such as each gaming island in which the machine 1'is installed.

FIG. 28(A) is an explanatory diagram of the index values to be calculated/totalized by the processing unit 610 of the hall computer 600 in this embodiment, and shows the index values in a table format.
In this table, the index value, the name of the index value, and the detailed content of the index value are defined in association with each other.

The index value “TY” is named “Average difference ball in KT”, and its detailed content is “Average difference ball in KT state”. TY is generally defined as the average difference ball (=safe-out) per special prize, but in the present embodiment, depending on the prize ball in the big hit game state and the small hit A game state that occurred in the KT state. The above TY is calculated for the number of paid-out balls. This TY means a measured value of TY calculated when a game is actually played on the gaming machine 1'.

In this case, TY may be calculated only for the number of balls paid out by the prize ball in the big hit game state. In addition, the average difference ball per one big winning game state or one small hit A game state (the difference ball obtained by subtracting the out that was hit in order to digest the prize 1 from the safe of the prize 1) T1Y may be calculated. TY and T1Y are examples of specific values.

The index value "R" is named "the number of payouts at the time of KT", and its detailed content is "the number of payouts by a prize ball in the non-big hit and the non-small hit A in the KT state". That is, the KT hour payout number R is in the KT state, in the general winning opening 29, the starting winning opening (the first starting winning opening 13, the second starting winning opening 14) and the small hit B game state in the gaming machine 1'. It is the number of balls paid out to the player by the prize balls due to winning the first big winning opening 24A. Since the non-big hit and the non-small hit A are set, the number of payouts by the prize balls due to the winning in the second big winning opening 24B is excluded from the target.

The index value “B” has the name “normal payout rate” and its detailed content is “ratio of the number of payouts by prize balls to the number of outs in the normal state”. This B means a measured value of B calculated when a game is actually played on the gaming machine 1'.

The index value "BA" is named "KT payout rate", and its detailed content is "ratio of R to number of outs in non-big hit and non-small hit A in KT state". That is, the KT-time payout rate BA indicates the ratio of the number of payouts paid out to the player by the prize ball with respect to the number of outs in the KT state in which the winning in the special winning opening is excluded from the calculation target. This BA means a measured value of BA calculated when a game is actually played on the gaming machine 1'.

The index value “ER1” is named “normal payout rate”, and its detailed content is “deviation amount (error) of B from the B reference value”. That is, ER1 indicates the amount of deviation of the actual measurement value of the payout rate in the normal state from the predetermined reference value of the payout rate in the normal state.

The index value “ER2” is named “KT-time payout rate error” and its detailed content is “BA deviation amount from BA reference value”. That is, ER2 indicates the amount of deviation of the actual measurement value of the payout rate in the KT state from the predetermined reference value of the payout rate in the KT state.

Here, the TY in question in this embodiment is the TY in the KT state. More specifically, in the KT state, the number of prize balls due to winning in the second big winning opening 24B according to the big hit game state or the small hit A game state, that is, the number of balls obtained by the player during the condominium TY is calculated as a target. Note that, unlike the present embodiment, TY may be calculated in consideration of the number of prize balls due to winning in the second big winning opening 24B associated with the small hit B game state.

Here, the B reference value is a design value of B assumed by the gaming machine maker, and is a value provided for each type of gaming machine, for example, from the gaming machine maker to the store as an instruction manual. Similarly, the BA reference value is a design value of BA assumed by the gaming machine maker, and is a value provided for each type of gaming machine, for example, as an instruction manual from the gaming machine maker to the store.

Here, the BA in question in this embodiment is the BA in the KT state. Specifically, among the KT states, the number of prize balls due to winning in the second big winning hole 24B associated with the big hitting game state or the small hitting A game state is excluded from the target, and the start winning hole and the general winning hole 29, small. BA is calculated for the number of prize balls due to winning in the first special winning opening 24A associated with the winning B game state. Unlike the present embodiment, the BA may be calculated by excluding the number of prize balls due to the winning in the first big winning opening 24A associated with the small hit B game state.

FIG. 28B is an explanatory diagram of the reference relative information in the present embodiment, and shows the reference index value corresponding to the reference relative information in a table format.
In this table, the reference index value, the name of the reference index value, and the detailed content of the reference index value are defined in association with each other.

The reference index value “a” is named “B reference lower limit value”, and its detailed content is “lower limit value of B reference range”.
The reference index value “b” has a name “B reference upper limit value” and its detailed content is “upper limit value of B reference range”.
The reference index value “c” has a name “B reference value” and its detailed content is “B reference value”.
The name of the reference index value “α” is “BA reference lower limit value” and its detailed content is “lower limit value of BA reference range”.
The reference index value “β” has a name “BA reference upper limit value”, and its detailed content is “BA reference range upper limit value”.
The reference index value “γ” has a name “BA reference value” and its detailed content is “BA reference value”.

The B reference lower limit value a and the B reference upper limit value b define the B reference range a to b which is the B reference range in the normal state. This B reference range is the design range of B assumed by the game machine maker, like the B reference value described above. For each type of game machine, for example, it is provided as an instruction manual from the game machine maker to the store. It is the range of numerical values.

Further, the BA reference lower limit value α and the BA reference upper limit value β define the BA reference range α to β which is the BA reference range during non-big hit and at the time of KT. This BA reference range is the same as the BA reference value described above, which is the design range of the BA assumed by the gaming machine maker. For each type of gaming machine, for example, it is provided as an instruction manual from the gaming machine maker to the store. It is the range of numerical values.

The B reference value and the B reference range are examples of reference relative information regarding B, and B is an example of a specific value and a relative value. The BA reference value and the BA reference range are examples of reference relative information about the BA, and the BA is also an example of the specific value and the relative value.

Here, for the reference information including the reference value and the reference range, for example, the store manager refers to the instruction manuals of the respective types of gaming machines 1'provided by the gaming machine maker and refers to the hall computer 600. It is possible to store it in the hall computer 600 by performing an input operation.

The machine type information table 685 is a table in which machine type information of the gaming machine 1'is determined.
29, and an example of the table configuration is shown in FIG.
The model information table 685 stores model information data for each ID and model of the gaming machine 1'.

In each model information data, the gaming machine ID which is the identification information of the gaming machine 1', the model name of the gaming machine 1', the outer end output data of the gaming machine 1', and the gaming machine 1' The B reference information data and the BA reference information data of the gaming machine 1'are stored.

The outer end output data defines the use of the external output terminal (connector CN) on the external output board 130 of the gaming machine 1'and the type of signal to be output.

In the B standard information data, the type “B”, the B standard lower limit value, the B standard upper limit value, and the B standard value are defined in association with each other for the gaming machine 1′.

Further, in the BA reference information data, the type “BA”, the BA reference lower limit value, the BA reference upper limit value, and the BA reference value are associated with each other for the gaming machine 1′.

This will be specifically described.
The data illustrated at the top of FIG. 29 is data relating to the ID of the gaming machine 1′ “P1 to P20” and the model name of “Pachinko XXX”. In the outer end output data, one big hit signal to four big hit signals for CN1 to CN4 are defined, respectively. Also, CN5 is a prize ball signal, CN6 is a security signal, CN7 is a symbol confirmation signal, CN8 is a door opening signal, CN9 is a prize ball schedule signal, and CN10 is a special 1 special 2 A start winning signal is defined for each.

Further, in the B reference information data, "a1" is set as the B reference lower limit value, "b1" is set as the B reference upper limit value, and "c1" is set as the B reference value. “Α1” is set as the BA reference lower limit value, “β1” is set as the BA reference upper limit value, and “γ1” is set as the BA reference value.

The device correspondence table 686 is a table that defines the correspondence relationship among the gaming machine 1 ′, the data display device 1200, and the inter-board counting unit 500, and an example of the table configuration is shown in FIG.
In the device correspondence table 686, a gaming machine ID, a model name, a corresponding display device ID that is identification information of the data display device 1200 corresponding to the gaming machine 1′ having the gaming machine ID, and a game having the gaming machine ID. The corresponding unit ID, which is the identification information of the inter-countermeasurement unit 500 corresponding to the machine 1', is determined in association with each other.

The display device setting data 691 is data for making settings relating to display, sound output, light emission, and the like in each data display device 1200. For example, in accordance with the display content setting table 681, the display mode setting table 682, the sound output setting table and the light emission setting table (not shown), the processing unit 610 sets the individual unit of the gaming machine 1′ provided correspondingly, The display device setting data 691 is generated in various units such as a model unit of the corresponding gaming machine 1′ and a gaming island unit in which the corresponding gaming machine 1′ is installed. The correspondence relationship between the gaming machine 1′ and the data display device 1200 can be determined based on the device correspondence table 686.

The TY information totaling database 688 determines whether or not the TY calculated for the gaming machine 1 ′ (the calculated value of TY) or the calculated value of TY is an appropriate value for each gaming machine 1 ′ installed in the store. It is a database that stores TY information aggregate data that stores TY information including the determination result of the determination.

As for the BA information totaling database 689, for each gaming machine 1′ installed in the store, BA (calculated value of BA) calculated for the gaming machine 1′, ER2 (calculated value of ER2), and calculated value of BA are appropriate. It is a database that stores BA information total data that stores BA information including a determination result of determining whether or not the value is a value.

In addition to the TY information totaling database 688 and the BA information totaling database 689, the hard disk 680 stores a game totaling database that stores game totaling data that aggregates game information about each gaming machine 1', and store sales information. (For example, sales totals database that stores sales totals data that totals the number of pieces (machine number and prize percent), ball output rate, customer congestion rate, sales balls, prize balls, prize amount, ball gross profit, etc. Such a database can be stored.

FIG. 31 is a diagram for explaining the processing executed by the processing unit 610 based on the gaming machine signal output from the gaming machine 1′. This figure shows a table in which the big hit signals (one big hit signal to four big hit signals), the calculation target, and the others are associated with each other.

(1) When 1 signal of big hit and 4 signals of big hit are all "ON" In this case, "TY" is set as the calculation target and "- (none)" is set as the others.

(2) When one big hit signal to three big hit signals are "ON" and four big hit signals are "OFF" In this case, "- (none)" is set as the calculation target and "abnormality notification" is set as the other. .. If both the jackpot 1 signal and the jackpot 3 signal are “ON”, the jackpot 4 signal should also be “ON”. Therefore, this combination can be determined to be an abnormality (error), and the processing unit 610 executes the abnormality notification.

(3) When one jackpot signal is "ON", two jackpot signals are "ON", four jackpot signals are "OFF", and four jackpot signals are "ON" In this case, "- (none)" is calculated. In addition, "abnormality notification" is defined. If both the jackpot 1 signal and the jackpot 2 signal are “ON”, the jackpot 3 signal should also be “ON”. Therefore, this combination can be determined to be an abnormality (error), and the processing unit 610 executes the abnormality notification.

(4) When the jackpot 1 signal is “ON”, the jackpot 2 signals are “ON”, the jackpot 3 signals are “OFF”, and the jackpot 4 signals are “OFF”. In this case, the calculation target is “- (none)”. , "Abnormality notification" is defined as others. The reason for this is the same as in (3).

(5) When one jackpot signal is "ON", two jackpot signals are "OFF", three jackpot signals are "ON", and four jackpot signals are "ON" In this case, "- (none)" is calculated. , "Abnormality notification" is defined as others. If both the big hit 3 signals and the big hit 4 signals are “ON”, the big hit 2 signals should also be “ON”. Therefore, this combination can be determined to be an abnormality (error), and the processing unit 610 executes the abnormality notification.

(6) When the jackpot 1 signal is “ON”, the jackpot 2 signals are “OFF”, the jackpot 3 signals are “ON”, and the jackpot 4 signals are “OFF”. In this case, the calculation target is “- (none)”. , "Abnormality notification" is defined as others. If both the jackpot 1 signal and the jackpot 3 signal are “ON”, the jackpot 2 signal should also be “ON”. Therefore, this combination can be determined to be an abnormality (error), and the processing unit 610 executes the abnormality notification.

(7) When the jackpot 1 signal is “ON”, the jackpot 2 signal is “OFF”, the jackpot 3 signal is “OFF”, and the jackpot 4 signal is “ON”. “-(None)” is defined.

(8) When the jackpot 1 signal is “ON”, the jackpot 2 signals are “OFF”, the jackpot 3 signals are “OFF”, and the jackpot 4 signals are “OFF”. In this case, “− (none)” is calculated. , "Abnormality notification" is defined as others. If one jackpot signal is "ON", four jackpot signals should also be "ON". Therefore, this combination can be determined to be an abnormality (error), and the processing unit 610 executes the abnormality notification.

(9) When one big hit signal is “OFF” and two big hit signals to four big hit signals are “ON” In this case, “− (none)” is set as the calculation target and “abnormality notification” is set as the other. .. If the four jackpot signals are "ON", the one jackpot signal should also be "ON". Therefore, this combination can be determined to be an abnormality (error), and the processing unit 610 executes the abnormality notification.

(10) When the jackpot 1 signal is “OFF”, the jackpot 2 signal is “ON”, the jackpot 3 signal is “ON”, and the jackpot 4 signal is “OFF”. “-(None)” is defined.

(11) When the jackpot 1 signal is “OFF”, the jackpot 2 signals are “ON”, the jackpot 3 signals are “OFF”, and the jackpot 4 signals are “ON”. In this case, the calculation target is “TY” and the others. “-(None)” is defined.

(12) When one jackpot signal is "OFF", two jackpot signals are "ON", three jackpot signals are "OFF", and four jackpot signals are "OFF" In this case, "- (none)" is calculated. , "Abnormality notification" is defined as others. If the two jackpot signals are "ON", the three jackpot signals should also be "ON". Therefore, this combination can be determined to be an abnormality (error), and the processing unit 610 executes the abnormality notification.

(13) When the jackpot 1 signal is “OFF”, the jackpot 2 signals are “OFF”, the jackpot 3 signals are “ON”, and the jackpot 4 signals are “ON”. In this case, the calculation target is “- (none)”. , "Abnormality notification" is defined as others. The reason for this is the same as in (9).

(14) When the jackpot 1 signal is "OFF", the jackpot 2 signals are "OFF", the jackpot 3 signals are "ON", and the jackpot 4 signals are "OFF". In this case, "- (none)" is calculated. , "Abnormality notification" is defined as others. If 3 signals of big hits are "ON", 1 signal of big hits, 2 signals of big hits and 4 signals of big hits should also be "ON". Therefore, this combination can be determined to be an abnormality (error), and the processing unit 610 executes the abnormality notification.

(15) When one jackpot signal is "OFF", two jackpot signals are "OFF", three jackpot signals are "OFF", and four jackpot signals are "ON" In this case, "- (none)" is calculated. , "Abnormality notification" is defined as others. The reason for this is the same as in (9).

(16) When all 1 signal of big hit to 4 signals of big hit are "OFF" In this case, "- (none)" is set as the calculation target and "- (none)" is set as the others.

FIG. 32 is a timing chart for explaining the relationship between the gaming state in the gaming machine 1 ′, the gaming machine signal output from the gaming machine 1 ′, and the index value calculated by the processing unit 610 of the hall computer 600. .. The vertical column shows the gaming state of the gaming machine 1'and the jackpot signal output in the gaming state. Moreover, the horizontal axis represents time “t”. Further, based on the table described in FIG. 31, the periods for which TY and BA are calculated are shown in association with the time axis.

If the probability variation big hit occurs in the gaming machine 1'and the gaming machine 1'starts to control the big hit gaming state at time "t1", the jackpot 1 signal, the jackpot 3 signal, and the jackpot 4 signal are turned on at the time "t1". Stated. Then, when the control of the big hit game state ends at time "t2", the big hit 1 signal and the big hit 4 signal are turned off. At this time, the three jackpot signals are maintained in the ON state. When the gaming machine 1'starts controlling the KT (small hit time) state, the big hit 2 signal is turned on and the big hit 4 signal is turned off.

In the KT state, a lottery is performed in association with the winning of the starting winning opening, and the variation of the symbol and the determination of the symbol are repeated. This state is shown during fluctuations and symbol determination in the figure. One pulse from the changing time “t2” to “t3” indicates the change of the first symbol, and one pulse from the time “t3” to “t4” during symbol determination is the first symbol determination. Is shown.

Here, for example, when the small hit A is won in the first lottery, the control of the small hit A game state is started at the time "t4" when the symbol is completely fixed. Since the gaming machine 1'is designed so that the big hit 4 signals are turned on when being controlled to the small hit A game state, the big hit 4 signals are turned on here. Then, when the control of the small hitting A game state ends at time "t5", the big hitting 4 signal is turned off, and the fluctuation of the symbol returns.

One pulse from the changing time “t5” to “t6” indicates the change of the second symbol, and one pulse from the time “t6” to “t7” during symbol determination is the second symbol determination. Is shown.

Here, for example, when the small hit A is also won in the second lottery, the control of the small hit A game state is started at the time "t7" when the symbol is completely fixed, and the big hit 4 signal is turned on. .. Then, when the control of the small hit A game state is completed at time "t8", the big hit 4 signal is turned off, and the fluctuation of the symbol is returned.

One pulse from the changing time “t8” to “t9” indicates the change of the third symbol, and one pulse from the time “t9” to “t10” during symbol determination is the third symbol determination. Is shown.

Here, for example, when the small hit B is won in the third lottery, the control of the small hit B game state is started at the time "t10" when the symbol is completely fixed. However, since the big hit 4 signals are not designed to be in the ON state in the small hit B game state, the big hit 4 signals remain in the OFF state. Then, at the time "t11", when the control of the small hit A game state ends, the fluctuation of the symbol returns.

One pulse from the changing time “t11” to “t12” indicates the change of the symbol for the fourth time, and one pulse from the time “t12” to “t13” during the symbol determination is the symbol determination for the fourth time. Is shown.

Here, for example, in the case of winning the normal big hit in the fourth lottery, at the time "t13" when the symbol is completely fixed, the normal big hit game state is controlled, and the big hit 1 signal is turned on. Since the jackpot 2 signal is designed to be turned on when the gaming machine 1'is controlled in the KT state, the jackpot 2 signal is turned off at the time "t13".

On the other hand, since the jackpot 3 signal is designed to be turned on when the gaming machine 1'is controlled to the jackpot gaming state or the KT state, the on state is maintained. Then, when the control of the normal big hit game state ends at time "t14", the big hit 1 signal, the big hit 3 signal and the big hit 4 signal are turned off.

[2-6. Functional configuration of ball management computer]
FIG. 33 is a diagram showing an example of the functional configuration of the ball management computer 800.
The ball management computer 800 includes a processing unit 810, an input unit 820, a display unit 830, a communication unit 840, a clock unit 850, and a storage unit 860.

The processing unit 810 is a control device and an arithmetic unit that collectively controls each unit of the ball management computer 800 according to various programs such as a system program stored in the storage unit 860, and is a processor such as a CPU or a DSP or an ASIC. The integrated circuit of FIG.

The input unit 820 is an input unit including, for example, a keyboard and a mouse, and outputs a signal of a pressed key or button (operation signal) to the processing unit 810.

The display unit 830 is a display device that performs various displays based on the display control signal output from the processing unit 810, and includes an LCD and the like. The display unit 830 displays the content of data of various databases stored in the storage unit 860.

The communication unit 840 is a communication device for performing communication with the inter-counter counting unit 500, and includes, for example, a wired communication module that performs communication via a wired cable. The communication unit 840 receives the authentication request signal from the inter-vehicle counting unit 500.

The clock unit 850 is an internal clock included in the ball management computer 800, and is configured to include, for example, a crystal oscillator including a crystal oscillator and an oscillation circuit. The clocked time (including the date) of the clock unit 850 is output to the processing unit 810 at any time.

The storage unit 860 stores a ball management program 861, which is executed by the processing unit 810 as a ball management process, ball management data 865, and unit management data 867.

The ball holding card management data 865 is management data of the ball holding card, for example, a ball holding card ID given to the ball holding card possessed by the player, and an issue date and time when the ball holding card is issued. And the number of balls owned by the player are stored in association with each other.

The unit management data 867 is management data of the unit-to-unit counting unit 500, and is stored, for example, in association with the ID of the gaming machine 1′ or the corresponding data display device 1200 to which the unit ID of the unit-to-unit counting unit 500 corresponds. ..

[2-7. Configuration of data display device]
FIG. 34 is a diagram showing an example of the external configuration of the data display device 1200.
The data display device 1200 is attached to a lamp plate that is openably and closably provided at an upper position on the side surface of the gaming island, and is installed above each gaming machine 1'corresponding to each gaming machine 1'. ..

The data display device 1200 is configured to include a display unit 1230, which is a display unit configured to include a liquid crystal display, in the central portion. Further, the data display device 1200 includes a left frame LED 1251 and a right frame LED 1252, which are light emitting means, on the left side and the right side of the player (when viewed from the side facing the gaming machine). Specifically, a left frame LED 1251 is provided on the left side adjacent to the display unit 1230, and a right frame LED 1252 is provided on the right side adjacent to the display unit 1230. That is, the left frame LED 1251 and the right frame LED 1252 are provided around the display unit 1230.

Each of the left frame LED 1251 and the right frame LED 1252 is an LED module configured by covering a large number of LEDs with a lamp cover part formed of a transparent resin material. The light emitters of the left frame LED 1251 and the right frame LED 1252 emit light in the emission color designated by the control of the processing unit 1210 and the LED driver 1252 described later. A display portion 1230 formed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD) is provided in the central portion between the left frame LED 1251 and the right frame LED 1252, and a call button 1221 that can be operated by the player is provided in the lower frame portion.

The call button 1221 is a button pressed by a player who is playing a game on the corresponding gaming machine 1'to call a clerk. The call button 1221 is configured to call a clerk by pressing the data display device 1200 regardless of whether the data display device 1200 is controlled to the normal mode or the energy saving mode.

The left frame LED 1251 and the right frame LED 1252 emit light in the common light emission pattern described above in the normal display, and emits light in the individual light emission pattern described above when the special display is displayed. Further, the display unit 1230 is configured to be able to display game information on the gaming machine 1'.

The data display device 1200 is equipped with a control unit that confirms the input status of various signals in the device itself and performs control for totaling game information and executing big hit running effects. Here, the big hit running effect is executed by inputting a big hit running effect signal from the hall computer 600. When the big hit running effect is executed, an image effect of displaying a character on the display unit 1230 is executed after executing a light emission effect of causing the left frame LED 1251 and the right frame LED 1252 to emit light.

The big hit running effect is not limited to be performed based on the big hit running effect signal transmitted from the hall computer 600. For example, the big hit running effect may be performed based on the big hit signal transmitted from the corresponding gaming machine 1′. May be. The big hit running effect may be realized by sequentially propagating the big hit running effect signal between the adjacent data display devices 1200.

Further, the data display device 1200 of the present embodiment has a configuration in which LEDs, which are light emitting means, are provided on the left and right sides of the display unit 1230, but the installation position of the light emitting means is not limited to this. For example, the LEDs may be installed on the upper side or the lower side of the display unit 1230, or the LEDs may be installed on the left side, the right side, the upper side, and the lower side of the display unit 1230.

FIG. 35 is a block diagram showing an example of the functional configuration of the data display device 1200.
The data display device 1200 includes a processing unit 1210, an operation unit 1220, a display unit 1230, a sound output unit 1240, a light emitting unit 1250, a first communication unit 1261, a second communication unit 1262, and a third communication unit. 1263, a short-range wireless communication unit 1265, a clock unit 1275, a power supply unit 1280, and a storage unit 1290 are configured.

The processing unit 1210 is a control device and an arithmetic device that collectively control each functional unit included in the data display device 1200, and is configured to include a processor such as a CPU or a DSP.

The operation unit 1220 is an operation device for the player to perform various operations on the device itself, and includes a call button 1221 and a touch panel 1222.

The display unit 1230 is a display device including a display such as an LCD, and displays various kinds of information under the control of the processing unit 1210. The touch panel 1222 is integrated with the display unit 1230 to form a touch screen.

The sound output unit 1240 is a sound output device including a speaker and the like, and outputs various sounds under the control of the processing unit 1210.

The light emitting unit 1250 is a light emitting device including an LED or the like, and is provided in the left frame LED 1251 provided in the left housing frame of the display unit 1230 and in the right housing frame of the display unit 1230. It is configured to have a right frame LED 1252.

The first communication unit 1261 is a communication device configured to include a wired communication module and the like, and for performing communication with the corresponding gaming machine 1′. The first communication unit 1261 receives the gaming machine signal from the corresponding gaming machine 1 ′ and the out signal from the out ball detector 200.

The second communication unit 1262 is a communication device configured to include a wired communication module and the like, and for performing communication with the corresponding unit 500. The second communication unit 1262 receives the unit signal from the corresponding unit 500.

The third communication unit 1263 is a communication device configured to include a wired communication module and the like, and for performing communication with the hall computer 600. The third communication unit 1263 receives the management device signal and the display device setting data 691 from the hall computer 600.

The short-range wireless communication unit 1265 is a communication device configured to include a wireless communication module and the like, and for performing short-range wireless communication with the setting remote controller 700 carried by a store clerk. The short-range wireless communication unit 1265 receives, from the setting remote controller 700, a setting signal for setting display, sound output, and light emission of the own device.

The clock unit 1275 is an internal clock of the data display device 1200, and outputs the clocked time (clocked time) to the processing unit 1210.

The power supply unit 1280 is a power supply device connected to each functional unit included in the data display device 1200, and supplies power to each functional unit of the data display device 1200 under the control of the power supply control unit 1212.

The storage unit 1290 is a storage device including a memory such as a ROM, an EEPROM, and a RAM. The storage unit 1290 stores a data display device processing program 1291 read by the processing unit 1210 and executed as data display device processing.

Further, in the storage unit 1290, performance data 1293 for the data display device 1200 to perform various performances, and game history total data 1297 which is data in which the total value of the game history information in the corresponding gaming machine 1'is stored. The display device setting data 691 received from the hall computer 600 is stored.

[2-8. Inter-unit counting unit configuration]
FIG. 36 is a block diagram showing an example of the functional configuration of the inter-board counting unit 500.
The front plate of the inter-countermeasure unit 500 is formed in a rectangular shape with the longitudinal direction being the vertical direction, and includes a ticket issuing button 551, a payout button 552, and a leave button 553 at the center of the front face of the inter-countercounter unit 500. An operation button 550 and a card insertion slot 560 for the player to insert/remove a ball-holding card are provided.

When the player presses the ticket issuing button 551, a ball holding card that records the number of balls (ball holding) of the player at that time is issued from the card insertion slot 560. Further, when the player presses the payout button 552, a predetermined unit number of balls (for example, a multiple of 25 balls: 125 balls, etc.) out of the number of balls possessed is refunded to the gaming machine 1′, and the refunded pachinko balls are paid. A player can play a game by using the game. When the player presses the leave button 553, ticket issuing/returning of the ball holding card from the inter-counter counting unit 500 is restricted, and ball lending and ball payout by the ball holding card being accepted is restricted.

In the gaming machine 1′, a ball lending button for lending a game ball to a position near the ball payout tray where the game ball is paid out and a return button for returning the ball holding card from the inter-unit operation unit 500 are provided. It is usually provided. Therefore, the inter-counter counting unit 500 may issue the ball-bearing card from the card insertion slot 560 in response to the pressing operation of the return button provided in the gaming machine 1'.

The card insertion slot 560 is connected to a ball holding card reader/writer (R/W) 570 built in a position corresponding to the card insertion slot 560, and is inserted from the card insertion slot 560 by the ball holding card R/W 570. The recorded information such as the card ID and the number of balls held in the ball holding card is read and written.

Further, a control unit 505 that controls the operation of the inter-counter counting unit 500 is provided at a substantially central position of the inter-counter counting unit 500 so as to be easily connected to each part of the inter-counter counting unit 500. The control unit 505 controls various operations of the inter-board counting unit 500.

The inter-counter counting unit 500 and the gaming machine 1 ′ are associated with a lending-related signal accompanying the lending of pachinko balls with a predetermined number of balls as a lending unit, and with the payout of pachinko balls with a predetermined number of balls as a payout unit. It is configured to be able to send and receive a payout-related signal. The lending-related signals include a lending request signal for allowing the gaming machine 1′ to lend a game ball from the inter-counter counting unit 500, a table terminal lending completion signal and a table READY signal output from the gaming machine 1′, and a table. It includes signals such as an inter-counter unit READY signal and a stand-by terminal lending request completion confirmation signal. Also, from the gaming machine 1', gaming signals such as a big hit signal, a probability changing signal, a time saving signal, a prize ball signal, a start signal, and an out ball detector 200 provided corresponding to the gaming machine 1'. It is configured to be able to receive the output OUT signal.

The inter-counter counting unit 500 includes a control unit 505, operation buttons 550, a sound output unit 560, a ball holding card insertion/ejection unit 565, a ball holding card R/W 570, a first communication unit 571, and a second communication unit 571. And a communication unit 572.

The control unit 505 includes a processing unit 510 including a processor such as a CPU and a DSP and circuit elements such as an ASIC, a storage unit 520 including a storage device such as a ROM and a RAM, and time information. And a clock unit 530 capable of outputting calendar information and the like.

The storage unit 520 stores an inter-vehicle counting unit processing program 521 that is read by the processing unit 510 and is executed as inter-vehicle counting unit processing. The storage unit 520 also stores reception card data 523 in which information such as the card ID of the ball card being received and personal customization data is recorded.

The first communication unit 571 is a communication device for exchanging data and transmitting and receiving signals with the data display device 1200, and is configured to include, for example, a wired communication module that performs communication via a wired cable. ..

The second communication unit 572 is a communication device for exchanging data and transmitting and receiving signals with the ball management computer 800, and is configured to include a wire communication module that performs communication via a wire cable, for example. .. The second communication unit 572 transmits the reception card data 523 to the ball management computer 800 under the control of the processing unit 510.

In the above description, for convenience, the first communication unit 571 and the second communication unit 572 are separately illustrated and described as the two communication units, but the first communication unit 571 and the second communication unit 572 are separately illustrated. May be configured as one communication unit. The same applies to communication units in other various devices.

[2-9. processing]
[2-9-1. Hall computer processing]
FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing an example of the flow of management processing executed by the processing unit 610 of the hall computer 600 according to the management program 671 stored in the ROM 670.

First, the processing unit 610 executes the processing of loop A for each of the data display devices 1200 (A1 to A7). The process of loop A is a process sequentially executed for each data display device 1200.

In the processing of loop A, the processing unit 610 performs the setting data generation processing according to the setting data generation program 671a stored in the ROM 670 (A1).

Specifically, the setting data generation unit 611 sets the display content setting table 681 and the display mode setting table 682 stored in the hard disk 670, a sound output setting table (not shown), a light emission setting table, and the like. Based on the usage table, the display device setting data 691 for the data display device 1200 is generated using the method described above. Then, the processing unit 610 stores the generated display device setting data 691 in the RAM 690 (A3).

Next, the processing unit 610 transmits the generated display device setting data 691 to the data display device 1200 (A5). Then, the processing unit 610 shifts the processing to the next data display device 1200.

When the processing of loop A is completed (A7), the processing unit 610 executes the processing of loop B for each gaming machine 1'(A9 to A33). In the processing of loop B, the processing unit 610 determines the gaming machine signal output from the gaming machine 1'(A11).

Next, the processing unit 610 determines whether or not any abnormality has occurred in the gaming machine 1', based on the determined gaming machine signal (A13), and if it determines that an abnormality has occurred (A13). (A13; Yes), the abnormality notification process for notifying the manager of the store of the abnormality is executed (A31). Specifically, for example, the fact that the abnormality has occurred and the type of the abnormality that has occurred are displayed on the display unit 625 in association with the ID or unit number of the gaming machine 1′ in which the abnormality has occurred. To notify the occurrence of. Then, the processing unit 610 shifts the processing to the next gaming machine 1'.

On the other hand, if it is determined that no abnormality has occurred (A13; No), the processing unit 610 determines whether the TY (including T1Y. The same applies hereinafter) calculation condition is satisfied (A15). Specifically, in the table shown in FIG. 31, it is determined whether or not a big hit signal of a combination in which TY is set as a calculation target is received (turned on) from the gaming machine 1′. When it is determined that the condition has been established (A15; Yes), the processing unit 610 executes a process of calculating and updating the number of TY calculating award balls (the same applies to the number of outs) (A17). Then, the processing unit 610 calculates TY based on the number of TY calculation winning balls at a timing when, for example, the jackpot signal of the above combination is not received from the gaming machine 1′ (OFF state). The process is executed (A19).

As shown in the timing chart of FIG. 32, the processing unit 610 can determine the current gaming state of the gaming machine 1'from a combination of the jackpot 1 signal to the jackpot 4 signal input from the gaming machine 1'. Then, based on the determined gaming state, the number of award balls specified from the award ball signal input from the gaming machine 1 ′, and the number of outs identified from the out signal input from the out-ball detector 200, the target of TY calculation TY can be accurately calculated by adding and updating the number of prize balls and the number of outs corresponding to the current gaming state. Then, the processing unit 610 stores the calculated value of TY in the TY information totaling database 688 of the hard disk 680.

Next, the processing unit 610 executes TY suitability determination processing for determining whether the calculated value of TY is a proper value (A21). Based on the specifications of the gaming machine 1', on the store side, the number of payouts (safe) in the jackpot gaming state of the gaming machine 1'(15R probability variation jackpot gaming state, etc.) and the number of hits driven to digest the jackpot gaming state Since (the number of outs) can be roughly estimated, it is possible to grasp, for example, the value range of T1Y (average difference ball per big hit) (reference information of T1Y).

Therefore, the processing unit 610, for example, with respect to the model of the gaming machine 1 ′, based on the reference information of T1Y set by the manager of the store or the like in advance, the calculated value of T1Y is appropriate. It is determined whether it is a value. Then, processing unit 610 stores the determination result (OK/NG) of the TY suitability determination process in TY information totaling database 688 of hard disk 680 in association with the calculated value of TY. Although T1Y has been described as an example here, the suitability determination may be performed similarly for TY.

Next, the processing unit 610 determines whether or not the BA calculation condition is satisfied (A23). Specifically, in the table shown in FIG. 31, it is determined whether or not a jackpot signal of a combination in which BA is set as a calculation target is received (turned on) from the gaming machine 1′. If it is determined that the condition is satisfied (A23; Yes), the processing unit 610 executes a process of calculating and updating the number of BA balls for BA calculation (the same applies to the number of outs) (A25). Then, the processing unit 610 calculates BA based on the number of winning balls for BA calculation at a timing when, for example, the jackpot signal of the above combination is not received from the gaming machine 1′ (OFF state). The process is executed (A27).

As shown in the timing chart of FIG. 32, the processing unit 610 can determine the current gaming state of the gaming machine 1'from a combination of the jackpot 1 signal to the jackpot 4 signal input from the gaming machine 1'. Then, based on the determined game state, the number of award balls specified from the award ball signal input from the gaming machine 1′, and the number of outs identified from the out signal input from the out-ball detector 200, the target of BA calculation is calculated. The BA can be accurately calculated by adding and updating the number of prize balls and the number of outs corresponding to the respective gaming state. Then, the processing unit 610 stores the calculated value of BA in the BA information totaling database 689 of the hard disk 680.

Next, the processing unit 610 executes BA suitability determination processing for determining whether the calculated value of BA is an appropriate value (A29). Specifically, in the model information table 685, the BA reference information data of the model information data defined for the model of the gaming machine 1'is referred to. Then, it is determined whether the calculated value of BA is a value within the BA reference range specified from the BA reference information data. Then, when the value is within the BA reference range, the calculated value of BA is appropriate, and when the value is not within the BA reference range, the calculated value of BA is incorrect. Then, processing unit 610 stores the determination result (OK/NG) of the BA suitability determination process in BA information totaling database 689 of hard disk 680 in association with the calculated value of BA.

Although illustration is omitted, when the gaming machine 1′ is controlled to be in the normal state, the processing unit 610 calculates B similarly to BA, and the gaming machine in the model information table 685 is concerned. It is determined whether or not the calculated value of B is within the BA reference range specified from the BA reference information data, based on the B reference information data of the model information data defined for the 1'model. To do. Then, when the value is within the B reference range, the calculated value of B is appropriate, and when the value is not within the B reference range, the calculated value of B is incorrect.

Next, the processing unit 610 shifts the processing to the next gaming machine 1'. When the processing of loop B for all the gaming machines 1'is completed (A33), the processing unit 610 determines whether or not the display condition for displaying the TY information on the display unit 625 is satisfied (A35). Specifically, for example, it is determined whether an administrator or the like has performed an instruction operation to display the TY information via the operation unit 620.

If it is determined that the condition is satisfied (A35; Yes), the processing unit 610 executes the TY information display process (A37). Specifically, control is performed to display the calculated value of TY, the suitability determination result of the calculated value, and the like on the display unit 625. At this time, it is possible for the manager of the store to specify the TY information to be displayed in various units such as individual units, model units, game island units, and all units of the gaming machine 1 ′ through the operation unit 620, and the designated TY information has been designated. It is preferable to display the TY information on the display unit 625 in units.

Next, processing unit 610 determines whether or not a display condition for displaying BA information on display unit 625 is satisfied (A39). Specifically, for example, it is determined whether an administrator or the like has performed an instruction operation for displaying BA information via the operation unit 620.

If it is determined that the condition is satisfied (A39; Yes), the processing unit 610 executes the BA information display process (A41). Specifically, control is performed to display the calculated value of BA, the suitability determination result of the calculated value, and the like on the display unit 625. At this time, similarly to the above, it is possible for the store manager to specify the BA information to be displayed in various units such as individual units, model units, game island units, all of the game machines 1′ through the operation unit 620. It is preferable that the BA information is displayed on the display unit 625 in the designated unit.

Although illustration is omitted, the processing unit 610 controls the display unit 625 to display the calculated value of B, the suitability determination result of the calculated value, and the like similarly to the BA information display process described above. Display processing is executed.

After that, the processing unit 610 determines whether or not to end the processing (A43), and if it is determined to continue the processing (A43; No), returns the processing to A9. On the other hand, if it is determined that the processing is to be ended (A43; Yes), the processing unit 610 ends the management processing.

Although not shown, the processing unit 610, in addition to the above, responds to the establishment of the execution condition of the simultaneous production including the big hit running production, and outputs a simultaneous production signal corresponding to the established execution condition to the data display device. Processes such as transmitting to the 1200 to execute simultaneous production, and, in response to the satisfaction of the execution condition of the periodic notification, transmitting a periodic notification signal corresponding to the established execution condition to the data display device 1200 to execute the periodic notification. Is feasible.

[2-9-2. Game machine processing]
FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing an example of the flow of main processing executed by the game control microcomputer 560 on the main board 31 of the gaming machine 1'.
When the power of the gaming machine is turned on and the input level of the reset terminal to which the reset signal is input becomes high level, the gaming control microcomputer 560 (CPU 56) confirms whether or not the content of the program is valid. After the security check process, which is a process, is executed, execution of the main process after S1 is started. In the main process, the CPU 56 first makes necessary initial settings.

In the initial setting process, the CPU 56 first sets the interrupt prohibition (S1). Next, the interrupt mode is set to the interrupt mode 2 (S2), and the stack pointer designated address is set to the stack pointer (S3). Then, the built-in device is initialized (CTC (counter/timer) and PIO (parallel input/output port) which are built-in devices (built-in peripheral circuits) are initialized (S4)). In the interrupt mode 2, the address synthesized by the value (1 byte) of the specific register (I register) built in the CPU 56 and the interrupt vector (1 byte: least significant bit 0) output by the built-in device is the interrupt address. This is the mode shown.

Next, the CPU 56 confirms only once the state of the output signal of the clear switch (for example, mounted on the power supply board) input through the input port (S6). If ON is detected in the confirmation, the CPU 56 executes normal initialization processing (S10 to S15).

If the clear switch is not in the ON state, check whether the data protection processing of the backup RAM area (for example, processing at the time of power supply stop such as addition of parity data) is performed when the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped. Yes (S7). When it is confirmed that such protection processing is not performed, the CPU 56 executes initialization processing. Whether or not there is backup data in the backup RAM area is confirmed by, for example, the state of the backup flag set in the backup RAM area during the power supply stop process. In this example, if "55H" is set in the backup flag area, it means that there is backup (on state), and if a value other than "55H" is set, it means that there is no backup (off state).

After confirming that there is a backup, the CPU 56 performs a data check (parity check in this example) of the backup RAM area (S8). In S8, the calculated checksum is compared with the checksum calculated and stored by the same process in the power supply stop process. When the power is restored after an unexpected power failure such as a power failure, the data in the backup RAM area should have been saved, so the check result (comparison result) becomes normal (match). If the check result is not normal, it means that the data in the backup RAM area is different from the data when the power supply was stopped. In such a case, since the internal state cannot be returned to the state when the power supply was stopped, the initialization process that is executed when the power is turned on, not when the power supply is restored from the stop, is executed.

If the check result is normal, the CPU 56 performs a game state restoration process for returning the internal state of the game control means and the control state of the electric component control means such as the effect control means to the state at the time of stopping the power supply. Specifically, the start address of the backup setting table stored in the ROM 54 is set to the pointer (S91), and the contents of the backup setting table are sequentially set to the work area (area in the RAM 55) (S92). The work area is backed up by a backup power supply. In the backup setting table, initialization data is set for the work area that may be initialized. By the processing of S91 and S92, the stored contents of the work area that should not be initialized remain as they are. The part that should not be initialized is, for example, data indicating the game state before the power supply is stopped (special symbol process flag, etc.), the area where the output state of the output port is saved (output port buffer), unpaid prize balls. For example, a part in which data indicating the number is set.

In addition, the CPU 56 sets the pointer to the start address of the backup command transmission table stored in the ROM 54 (S93), and according to the contents thereof, the control command indicating that the power supply is restored (power supply to the effect control board 80). It is controlled so that a recovery command as an initialization command at the time of recovery) is transmitted (S94). Then, the CPU 56 proceeds to S15.

In this embodiment, both the backup flag and the check data are used to check whether the data in the backup RAM area is stored, but only one of them may be used. That is, either the backup flag or the check data may be used as a trigger for executing the state restoration process.

In the initialization process, the CPU 56 first performs a RAM clear process (S10). It should be noted that the entire area of the RAM 55 may not be initialized and predetermined data (for example, data of the count value of the counter for generating the big hit determination random number) may be left as it is. Further, the start address of the initialization setting table stored in the ROM 54 is set to the pointer (S11), and the contents of the initialization setting table are sequentially set to the work area (S12).

By the processing of S11 and S12, for example, to selectively perform processing according to control states such as a special symbol buffer, a total prize ball number storage buffer, a special symbol process flag, a prize ball flag, a ball out flag, and a payout stop flag. The initial value is set to the flag.

Further, the CPU 56 sets a pointer to the start address of the initialization command transmission table stored in the ROM 54 (S13), and transmits an initialization command for initializing the sub-board to the sub-board according to the contents of the pointer. Is executed (S14). As the initialization command, there is a command or the like indicating the initial symbol displayed on the effect display device 9.

Then, in S15, the CPU 56 sets the register of the CTC built in the game control microcomputer 560 so that a timer interrupt is periodically taken every predetermined time (for example, 4 ms). That is, a value corresponding to, for example, 4 ms is set in a predetermined register (time constant register) as an initial value. In this embodiment, it is assumed that a timer interrupt is taken every 4 ms.

When the execution of the initialization process (S10 to S15) is completed, the CPU 56 repeatedly executes the display random number updating process (S17) and the initial value random number updating process (S18) in the main process. When the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process are executed, the interrupt prohibited state is set (S16), and when the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process are completed, the interrupt permitted state is set. Yes (S19). In the present embodiment, the display random number is a random number for determining the variation pattern, and the display random number updating process is a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the display random number. The initial value random number updating process is a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number. The initial value random number is a random number for determining the initial value of the count value, such as a counter (big hit determination random number generation counter) for generating a random number for determining whether to make a big hit. A game control process for controlling the progress of a game to be described later (the game control microcomputer 560 controls the game display device, the variable winning ball device, the ball payout device, and other game devices provided in the game machine by itself. In the processing to perform, or the processing of transmitting a command signal for controlling other microcomputers, also referred to as the game device control processing), the count value of the big hit determination random number generation counter or the like makes one round (the big hit determination random number generation counter, etc. If the number of numerical values between the minimum and maximum values that can be taken is increased), the initial value is set to the counter.

When the timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 executes the timer interrupt process of S20 to S34 of FIG. In the timer interrupt process, first, a power-off detection process is executed to detect whether a power-off signal has been output (whether or not the power-on signal has been turned on) (S20). The power-off signal is output, for example, when the voltage drop monitoring circuit mounted on the power supply board detects a drop in the voltage of the power supply supplied to the gaming machine. Then, in the power-off detection process, when the CPU 56 detects that the power-off signal has been output, the CPU 56 executes a power-supply-stop-time process for saving necessary data in the backup RAM area. Next, the detection signals of the first starting port switch 13a, the second starting port switch 14a, and the count switch 25a are input via the input driver circuit 58, and the states of these signals are determined (switch process: S21).

Next, the CPU 56 performs a display control process for controlling the display of the first special symbol display device 8a, the second special symbol display device 8b, the first special symbol reservation storage display device 18a, and the second special symbol reservation storage display device 18b. Execute (S22). Regarding the first special symbol display device 8a and the second special symbol display device 8b, control for outputting a drive signal to each display device is executed according to the contents of the output buffer set in step S32.

Next, a process for updating the count value of each counter for generating each judgment random number such as a big hit judgment random number used for game control is carried out (judgment random number updating process: S23). The CPU 56 further performs a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number and the display random number (initial value random number update process, display random number update process: S24, S25).

[2-10. Action effect]
In the first gaming system 1000A, the gaming machine 1'can be controlled to a jackpot gaming state (advantageous state) advantageous to the player, and can be controlled to a KT state (specific state) after the jackpot gaming state ends. It is possible to control to a small hit game state (special state) that is different from the big hit game state and is advantageous to the player, and the player wins a prize ball according to the winning of the game ball (establishment of a predetermined condition). Is configured to be able to be added.

The gaming machine 1'has a jackpot 4 signal corresponding to both a jackpot gaming state and a jackpot gaming state (a jackpot A gaming state), at least a jackpot 2 signal or jackpot 3 signal corresponding to the KT state, and a gaming ball An external output board 130 capable of outputting a prize ball signal corresponding to the award is provided.
According to this, the index value such as TY corresponding to the payout given to the player in the KT state can be accurately calculated in the external device such as the hall computer 600, and the external device can store the game information. It is possible to perform the aggregation more appropriately.

In the first gaming system 1000B, the special variable winning ball device 22 (variable device) is a state for controlling the state in which the game ball can enter, and is a big hit game state (advantageous state) and a small size that are advantageous to the player. It is controllable to the winning game state (special state) and is different from the big hitting game state and can be controlled to the KT state (specific state) which is advantageous for the player after the big hitting game state and winning of the game ball (predetermined condition) A hall computer 600 is provided which is connected to a game machine 1'that can give a game ball to a player in accordance with (establishment of).

The hall computer 600 is a big hit 4 signal (special signal) capable of supporting both the big hit game state and the small hit A game state, and a big hit 2 signal or a big hit 3 signal (specific signal) corresponding to at least the KT state, and a game. Based on a signal input to the first communication unit 640 (input means) capable of inputting a prize ball signal (giving signal) corresponding to the grant of a ball from the gaming machine 1′, and a signal input to the first communication unit 640, KT And a processing unit 610 capable of calculating TY (specific value) corresponding to the game ball given to the player in the state.
According to this, it becomes possible to accurately calculate the index value such as TY corresponding to the payout given to the player in the KT state, and it is possible to more appropriately collect the game information.

[3. Other Embodiments]
The embodiments to which the present invention can be applied are not limited to the above-described embodiments, and can be appropriately modified without departing from the spirit of the present invention. Hereinafter, other embodiments will be described. It should be noted that the same components as those in the above-described respective embodiments are designated by the same reference numerals, and repeated description will be omitted.

[3-1. Amusement machine]
Although the gaming machine according to the present invention has been described as a pachinko gaming machine in the above embodiment, the gaming machine is not limited to this. For example, a slot machine that can be played using game medals may be the gaming machine according to the present invention. In this case, advantageous states that are advantageous to the player include various challenge time (assist time (AT), assist replay time (ART), etc.) states and bonus (regular bonus (RB), big bonus (BB), etc.) states. And it is sufficient.

Further, the gaming machine according to the present invention is replaced with the second starting winning opening of the gaming machine 1′ described in the above embodiment, and a second starting winning opening with an electric chew chip as an ordinary electric accessory is configured. May be. In this case, in the above-described embodiment, the BA may be calculated by taking the number of prize balls obtained by winning the second start winning port configured as the electric chew chip into consideration as the BA calculation target.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the gaming machine 1′ is described as a gaming machine that controls the “KT state=probability variation state”, but it may be a gaming machine that separately controls the KT state and the probabilistic variation state. For example, in the KT state, a gaming state that does not involve the probability variation state may be used, and separately from this, a gaming machine that can be controlled in the probability variation state that does not involve the KT state may be used. In this case, processing may be performed such that the timing for controlling the KT state and the probability variation state are made different, or the timing of control is shifted.

Further, in the above embodiment, a V area is provided as a special area in the special winning opening of the gaming machine 1', and the probability variation state and the KT state are provided on the condition that the game ball passes through the special area while the special winning opening is open. You may make it control to. In addition, the opening pattern of the special winning opening may be different depending on the type of the big hit, and the ease of passing through the special area may be changed. Further, in the above embodiment, the gaming machine 1'has been described as a type of gaming machine in which a small hit in the first special symbol does not occur, but is configured as a type of gaming machine in which a small hit in the first special symbol occurs. You may. Further, in the above embodiment, the gaming machine 1′ controls the probability variation state and the KT state until the next big hit, but the probability variation state and the KT state are controlled by executing the variable display a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times). May be terminated.

Further, in the above-described second embodiment, the gaming machine 1 ′ is the gaming machine 1 described in the first embodiment, and index values such as TY, B, BA, continuous ratio, and winning ratio are calculated for this gaming machine 1. You may do so.

Further, the gaming machine according to the present invention is not limited to the conventional type of pachinko gaming machine or slot machine, but an enclosed type pachinko gaming machine in which gaming balls are enclosed and circulated, or a gaming point (holding point) is used to play a game. It may be a gaming point type slot machine.

[3-2. Management device]
Although the management device according to the present invention has been described as the hall computer 600 in the above embodiment, the ball management computer 800 may be used as the management device according to the present invention instead of the hall computer 600.

A member management computer that manages member information and a card management computer that manages card information may be the management device according to the present invention. A computer having two or more functions among these management computers may be the management device according to the present invention.

In this case, the various management devices described above may calculate and aggregate the various index values described in the above embodiments based on the gaming machine signals output from the gaming machine.

[3-3. Amusement device]
In the above embodiment, it has been described that the data display device 1200 which is a kind of the game device and the information display device is provided corresponding to the game machine. In addition, it has been described that the inter-counter counting unit 500, which is a kind of the game device and the recording medium processing device, is provided corresponding to the game machine. In this case, the data display device 1200 may be replaced with a conventional calling lamp device, or the inter-board counting unit 500 may be replaced with a card unit.

Further, in the above embodiment, an example was described in which the management device calculates and aggregates various index values based on the gaming machine signal output from the gaming machine, but instead of this, the above various types The gaming device may calculate and aggregate various index values based on the gaming machine signal output from the gaming machine, and may display them on the display unit. In this case, by displaying the index value on the gaming device, the player or the employee of the store can confirm whether or not the payout rate of the corresponding gaming machine is appropriate.

For example, when displaying the index value on the display unit 1230 of the data display device 1200, if the player playing the game on the gaming machine confirms the display and determines that the payout rate is inappropriate, the call button is pressed. It is possible to point out that the payout rate may be inappropriate by pressing to call the store clerk. At this time, the store clerk confirms the payout rate adequacy information display displayed on the display unit 1230, and if it is determined that the player's indication is appropriate, the glass door frame of the gaming machine is opened and the main board is opened. The display monitor 29 provided at the center of 11 is confirmed.

In this case, the store clerk of the store can determine whether or not a problem actually affecting the payout rate has occurred by referring to the winning combination and the continuous ratio displayed on the display monitor 29. Then, if it is determined that there is a problem, the game machine can be stopped and the game machine can be re-served (for example, the game nails can be re-served).

[3-4. Game system]
The gaming system described in the above embodiment is merely an example of the gaming system for realizing the present invention, and it is needless to say that the design can be appropriately changed.

For example, in the above-described embodiment, the gaming system in which the signal output from the gaming machine is directly input to the gaming device is configured, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the signal output from the gaming device is sent to the management device. A gaming system may be configured in which these signals are input and these signals are indirectly input to the gaming device via the management device.

Further, although different from the above-described embodiment, when the winning combination ratio or the continuous ratio calculated in the gaming machine is an improper value, a signal indicating that fact (for example, a payout rate abnormal signal) is output to the gaming device. The gaming device may be configured to perform the predetermined notification based on the payout rate abnormality signal output from the gaming machine.

For example, when the data display device 1200 is used as the gaming device, when the data display device 1200 receives a payout rate abnormality signal from the corresponding gaming machine, a message indicating that the payout rate is inappropriate is displayed on the display unit. To indicate to the player or store clerk that the payout rate is inappropriate by displaying the same on the display, displaying the same voice message or warning sound from the sound output unit, or causing the light emitting unit to emit red light. You may do so. The same applies to the case where the gaming device is a card unit or the like.

In the above embodiment, the management device such as the hall computer 600 calculates the index value calculated based on the gaming machine signal output from the gaming machine and the out signal output from the out ball detector 200, and the gaming device. You may make it output to. Then, the gaming device may determine the suitability of the index value based on the reference information that is set and stored in advance, and may display the determination result.

Further, in this case, after the management device such as the hall computer 600 calculates the index value, the suitability of the index value is determined based on the reference information that is set and stored in advance, and the determination result is used as the game device. You may make it output. Then, the gaming device may display the determination result of suitability of the index value input from the management device.

Further, the gaming system according to the present invention is also a gaming system including gaming machines such as the above-mentioned enclosure type pachinko gaming machine and gaming point type slot machine, and a management device for managing the gaming information of these gaming machines. It is applicable as well.

[3-5. Specific value (index value)]
In the above embodiment, the specific value (index value) according to the present invention is described as TY, BA, etc., but the relative value according to the present invention is not limited to this. Specifically, for example, instead of BA, a difference ball calculated as the difference between the number of outs and the number of payouts may be calculated and displayed as a relative value. In this case, the reference relative information may be the reference value (design value) of the difference ball or the reference range (design range) of the number of difference balls.

Further, in the above-described second embodiment, the hall computer 600 may calculate the continuous ratio and the winning combination explained in the first embodiment as the index value. Specifically, the hall computer 600 may calculate and aggregate the continuous ratio and the winning combination in the KT state as index values. The ratio and the winning combination may be calculated based on the gaming machine signal output from the gaming machine.

For example, taking the gaming machine 1′ described in the second embodiment as an example, in the calculation of the winning combination, the winning balls in the jackpot gaming state out of the total number of acquired balls (total number of winning balls, total number of winning balls) It suffices to target the number and the number of prize balls in the small hit A gaming state, and the winning combination can be calculated according to the following equation (3).
Role ratio=[(number of prize balls in the big hit game state + number of prize balls in the small hit A game state)/total number of acquired balls]×100(%) (3)

Further, if the number of prize balls in the small hit B game state is also taken into consideration in the calculation of the winning ratio, the "number of prize balls in the small hit A game state" in the formula (3) is defined as "small hit game state (small hit The winning ratio may be calculated as “the number of prize balls in (A game state+small hit B game state)”. That is, the winning combination may be calculated according to the following equation (4).
Role ratio = [(number of prize balls in the big hit game state + number of prize balls in the small hit game state)/total number of acquired balls] x 100 (%) (4)

In this case, if BA is calculated with respect to the number of prize balls due to winning in the general prize opening and the starting prize hole and the number of prize balls in the small hit B game state, it is calculated according to the formula (3). BA can be roughly estimated as "BA≈100 (%)-role ratio (%)" using the role ratio. Further, if BA is calculated for the number of prize balls due to winning in the general winning opening and the starting winning opening, using the winning combination calculated according to the equation (4), "BA≈100(%)-winning ratio ( %)” can be approximated as BA.
That is, it can be said that BA and the winning combination have a substantial correlation.

Further, the gaming machine 1′ described in the second embodiment has been described as a gaming machine without a high base state (so-called time saving state), but the gaming machine 1′ should be configured as a gaming machine with a high base state. Is also possible. In this case, the expressions (3) and (4) can be rewritten as the following expressions (5) and (6), respectively.
Role ratio = [(number of prize balls in the big hit game state + number of prize balls in the small hit A game state + number of prize balls in the high base state)/total number of acquired balls] x 100 (%) ... (5 )
Role ratio = [(number of prize balls in the big hit game state + number of prize balls in the small hit game state + number of prize balls in the high base state)/total number of acquired balls] x 100 (%) ... (6)
Here, the number of prize balls in the high base state corresponds to the number of prize balls awarded by winning the second start prize hole formed of, for example, electric chu.

In contrast to the above calculation of the winning combination, in calculating the continuous ratio, the number of prize balls in the big hit game state may be targeted, and the continuous ratio can be calculated according to the following formula (7).
Continuation ratio = [number of prize balls in the big hit game state/total number of acquired balls] x 100 (%) (7)

In addition to the standard information (BA standard information or B standard information) described in the above embodiment, the game machine instruction manual provided to the store by the game machine manufacturer has a game ball for a general winning opening. The theoretical winning rate, which is the theoretical value of the winning rate, is described. Specifically, for each of the normal state and the probability change state (or the time saving state), for example, a design value of how many game balls are designed to win the general winning opening per 100 shots per minute (pieces/ Min) is described in the instruction manual as the theoretical winning rate. Therefore, the winning combination ratio and the continuous ratio calculated (approximate) as described above may be corrected based on the theoretical winning rate described in the instruction manual.

The ratio will be described as an example. For example, focusing on formula (6), the actual winning numbers of the number of prize balls in the big hit game state, the number of prize balls in the small hit game state, and the number of prize balls in the high base state are the prizes to the general winning holes. Since the number of award balls awarded by may be included, these actually measured values do not always reflect the accurate number of award balls corresponding to each gaming state. Therefore, the winning combination is calculated as follows.

First, using the actual measured values of the number of prize balls in the big hit game state, the number of prize balls in the small hit game state, and the number of prize balls in the high base state, the winning ratio (hereinafter, “measured hand”) Ratio”.) is calculated. Also, based on the theoretical winning rate of the general winning opening, the number of prize balls due to winning at the general winning opening during the big hit game state, the number of prize balls due to winning at the general winning opening during the small hit game state, and during the high base state The number of prize balls due to the winning of the general prize hole is estimated, and the winning ratio (theoretical winning ratio) is calculated according to the equation (6) using these prize balls. Then, the theoretical ratio is subtracted from the measured actual ratio to calculate the actual ratio (=actual measured ratio-theoretical combined ratio). That is, the ratio is calculated by correcting the actually measured ratio using the theoretical ratio.

It should be noted that instead of doing the above, the value obtained by subtracting the theoretical value of the number of prize balls based on the theoretical winning rate of the general winning a prize from the measured value of the number of prize balls in the big hit game state, and in the small hit game state. The value obtained by subtracting the theoretical value of the number of prize balls based on the theoretical winning rate of the general winning opening from the measured value of the number of prize balls and the theoretical winning rate of the general winning opening from the measured value of the number of winning balls in the high base state The winning ratio may be calculated according to the equation (6) using the value obtained by subtracting the theoretical value of the number of balls.

Although not described, the same applies to the winning combination calculated according to the equations (3) to (5), and the same applies to the continuous ratio calculated according to the equation (7).

In order to realize the above-mentioned winning ratio and ratio calculation in the external device, in the external device, each gaming state of the gaming machine (big hit gaming state, small hit gaming state, low base state, high base state, etc.) By configuring a corresponding prize ball counter (counter corresponding to game state) and adding the number of prize balls to the prize ball counter corresponding to the game state of the game machine when the prize ball signal is received from the game machine, each game state The number of prize balls in each is counted individually. Then, the external device may execute the winning combination/continuous ratio calculating process based on the count value of the prize ball counter.

Note that the external devices in this case include the management device such as the hall computer 600 in the above-described embodiment, and the game device such as the data display device 1200, the inter-counter counting unit 500, and the card unit. The gaming device may execute the winning combination/continuous ratio calculating process based on the above method to calculate the winning ratio or continuous ratio.

[3-6. External output signal]
In the above embodiment, it has been described that the game machine signal of the type shown in FIG. 25 is output from the external output board 130 of the game machine 1 ′, but what kind of game machine signal is output from the external output board 130. The design of the type can be changed as appropriate. Hereinafter, variations of the gaming machine signal will be described.

First, in the above-described embodiment, as the gaming machine signal output from the gaming machine 1', four jackpot signals, which are special signals corresponding to both the big hit gaming state and the small hit A gaming state, are illustrated. However, instead of this, a special jackpot 5 signal, which is a special signal corresponding to both the jackpot gaming state and the jackpot B gaming state, may be configured to be output from the gaming machine 1'. Further, a special jackpot 6 signal, which is a special signal corresponding to any of the jackpot gaming state, the jackpot A gaming state, and the jackpot B gaming state, may be configured to be output from the gaming machine 1'.

FIG. 40 is a diagram showing another example of the gaming machine signal output from the external output board 130 of the gaming machine 1'. In this example, in addition to the gaming machine signal described with reference to FIG. 25, a winning signal is output from the external output board 130. The winning signals include a general winning opening winning signal, a first starting opening winning signal, a second starting opening winning signal, a first big winning opening winning signal, and a second big winning opening winning signal.

The general winning opening winning signal is a signal that is brought into an output state (ON state) when it is detected that the gaming ball has won the general winning opening.
The first start winning opening winning signal is a signal which is brought into an output state (ON state) when it is detected that the gaming ball has won in the first starting winning opening.
The second starting opening winning signal is a signal that is brought into an output state (ON state) when it is detected that the gaming ball has entered the second starting winning opening.
The first special winning opening winning signal is a signal which is brought into an output state (ON state) when it is detected that the game ball has won the first special winning opening 24A.
The second special winning opening winning signal is a signal that is brought into an output state (ON state) when it is detected that the game ball has entered the second special winning opening 24B.

By allowing the gaming machine 1'to output the winning signal, an external device such as the hall computer 600 can determine which winning opening the gaming ball has won. In the above-described embodiment, it is not possible to execute the process of calculating the index value or the abnormality notification for each winning port, but by doing so, the calculation process of the index value or the abnormality notification for each winning port is performed. It becomes possible to execute exception processing such as.

41 and 42 are diagrams for explaining the processing executed by the processing unit 610 of the hall computer 600 based on the gaming machine signal output from the gaming machine 1'in this case. This figure is almost the same as the table shown in FIG. 26, but a big hit signal (one big hit signal to four big hit signals), a winning signal, a calculation target, and others are associated with each other. The difference is that the column of is added. In the winning signal column, there are a general winning opening, a first starting winning opening, a second starting winning opening, a first big winning opening, and a second big winning opening, corresponding to the above-mentioned gaming machine signal. included. The details will be described below.

(1) When all of the 1 to 4 jackpot signals are "ON" In this case, the winning signals "general winning opening", "first starting winning opening", "second starting winning opening" and "second big winning""TY" is determined as the calculation target for the "winning prize" and "- (none)" is determined as the others, and "- (none)" is calculated as the other and "-(none)" is calculated as the other for the winning signal "first big winning mouth". "Abnormality notification" is defined. This is because if all of the 1 to 4 jackpot signals are "ON", the jackpot B is not won and the first jackpot is not opened.

(2) When one big jackpot signal to three big jackpot signals are “ON” and four big jackpot signals are “OFF” In this case, all winning signals are “-(none)” as calculation targets, and “abnormality notification” as others. Is defined. If both the jackpot 1 signal and the jackpot 3 signal are “ON”, the jackpot 4 signal should also be “ON”. Therefore, this combination can be determined to be an abnormality (error), and the processing unit 610 executes the abnormality notification.

(3) When the jackpot 1 signal is “ON”, the jackpot 2 signal is “ON”, the jackpot signal is “OFF”, and the jackpot 4 signal is “ON” In this case, all winning signals are calculated as “target”. -(None)" and "Abnormality notification" are defined as others. If both the jackpot 1 signal and the jackpot 2 signal are “ON”, the jackpot 3 signal should also be “ON”. Therefore, this combination can be determined to be an abnormality (error), and the processing unit 610 executes the abnormality notification.

(4) When the jackpot 1 signal is “ON”, the jackpot 2 signal is “ON”, the jackpot 3 signal is “OFF”, and the jackpot 4 signal is “OFF” In this case, all winning signals are to be calculated. "-(None)" and "abnormality notification" are defined as others. The reason for this is the same as in (3).

(5) When the jackpot 1 signal is “ON”, the jackpot 2 signal is “OFF”, the jackpot 3 signal is “ON”, and the jackpot 4 signal is “ON” In this case, all winning signals are to be calculated. "-(None)" and "abnormality notification" are defined as others. If both the big hit 3 signals and the big hit 4 signals are “ON”, the big hit 2 signals should also be “ON”. Therefore, this combination can be determined to be an abnormality (error), and the processing unit 610 executes the abnormality notification.

(6) When the jackpot 1 signal is “ON”, the jackpot 2 signal is “OFF”, the jackpot 3 signal is “ON”, and the jackpot 4 signal is “OFF” In this case, all winning signals are to be calculated. "-(None)" and "abnormality notification" are defined as others. If both the jackpot 1 signal and the jackpot 3 signal are “ON”, the jackpot 2 signal should also be “ON”. Therefore, this combination can be determined to be an abnormality (error), and the processing unit 610 executes the abnormality notification.

(7) When the jackpot 1 signal is "ON", the jackpot 2 signal is "OFF", the jackpot 3 signal is "OFF", and the jackpot 4 signal is "ON". In this case, the winning signal "general winning opening", " For the “first start winning opening”, the “second starting winning opening”, and the “second big winning opening”, “TY” is set as the calculation target and “− (none)” is set as the other, and the winning signal “first big winning” As for the “winning hole”, “− (none)” is set as the calculation target, and “abnormality notification” is set as the other. The reason for this is the same as in (1).

(8) When the jackpot 1 signal is “ON”, the jackpot 2 signal is “OFF”, the jackpot 3 signal is “OFF”, and the jackpot 4 signal is “OFF” In this case, all winning signals are to be calculated. "-(None)" and "abnormality notification" are defined as others. If one jackpot signal is "ON", four jackpot signals should also be "ON". Therefore, this combination can be determined to be an abnormality (error), and the processing unit 610 executes the abnormality notification.

(9) When one jackpot signal is "OFF" and two jackpot signals to four jackpots are "ON" In this case, "- (none)" is calculated as all the winning signals and "abnormality notification" is calculated as the other. Is defined. If the four jackpot signals are "ON", the one jackpot signal should also be "ON". Therefore, this combination can be determined to be an abnormality (error), and the processing unit 610 executes the abnormality notification.

(10) When the jackpot 1 signal is "OFF", the jackpot 2 signal is "ON", the jackpot 3 signal is "ON", and the jackpot 4 signal is "OFF" In this case, the winning signal "general winning opening", " For the “first start winning a prize mouth”, the “second starting winning a prize hole” and the “first big winning a prize hole”, “BA” is set as the calculation target and “− (none)” is set as the others, and the winning signal “the second big prize” is given. As for the “winning hole”, “− (none)” is set as the calculation target, and “abnormality notification” is set as the other. This is because the number of prize balls in the small hit A game state is excluded from the BA calculation target.

(11) When the jackpot 1 signal is "OFF", the jackpot 2 signal is "ON", the jackpot 3 signal is "OFF", and the jackpot 4 signal is "ON". In this case, the winning signal "general winning opening", " For the “first start winning opening”, the “second starting winning opening”, and the “second big winning opening”, “TY” is set as the calculation target and “− (none)” is set as the other, and the winning signal “first big winning” As for the “winning hole”, “− (none)” is set as the calculation target, and “abnormality notification” is set as the other. The reason for this is the same as in (1).

(12) When one jackpot signal is "OFF", two jackpot signals are "ON", three jackpot signals are "OFF", and four jackpot signals are "OFF" In this case, all winning signals are to be calculated. "-(None)" and "abnormality notification" are defined as others. If the two jackpot signals are "ON", the three jackpot signals should also be "ON". Therefore, this combination can be determined to be an abnormality (error), and the processing unit 610 executes the abnormality notification.

(13) When the jackpot 1 signal is “OFF”, the jackpot 2 signal is “OFF”, the jackpot 3 signal is “ON”, and the jackpot 4 signal is “ON” In this case, all winning signals are to be calculated. "-(None)" and "abnormality notification" are defined as others. The reason for this is the same as in (9).

(14) When the jackpot 1 signal is “OFF”, the jackpot 2 signals are “OFF”, the jackpot 3 signals are “ON”, and the jackpot 4 signals are “OFF”. In this case, all winning signals are to be calculated. "-(None)" and "abnormality notification" are defined as others. If 3 signals of big hits are "ON", 1 signal of big hits, 2 signals of big hits and 4 signals of big hits should also be "ON". Therefore, this combination can be determined to be an abnormality (error), and the processing unit 610 executes the abnormality notification.

(15) When the jackpot 1 signal is “OFF”, the jackpot 2 signal is “OFF”, the jackpot 3 signal is “OFF”, and the jackpot 4 signal is “ON” In this case, all winning signals are to be calculated. "-(None)" and "abnormality notification" are defined as others. The reason for this is the same as in (9).

(16) When all of the 1 to 4 big hit signals are "OFF" In this case, "- (none)" is set as the calculation target and "- (none)" is set as the other for all winning signals. ing.

Although the example of the output of the gaming machine signal shown in FIG. 40 can be applied to a normal pachinko gaming machine, there are many types of winning signals, and it is implemented due to the restrictions of the configuration of the current pachinko gaming machine. Since it may be difficult to apply, it is suitable to apply to the above-mentioned encapsulation type pachinko gaming machine.

FIG. 43 is a diagram showing another example of the gaming machine signal output from the external output board 130 of the gaming machine 1'. In this example, in the gaming machine signal described with reference to FIG. 25, the special 1/special 2 start winning signal is replaced with the specific route corresponding prize ball signal.

The prize ball signal is a so-called total prize ball signal, and is a signal in which one pulse is output for each specified number of balls (for example, 10 balls) regardless of a winning opening in which a game ball has won.
The award ball signal corresponding to the specific route is a route different from the first route on the board surface of the gaming machine, and the game ball passing through the second route in which the variable device is provided is awarded to the winning opening into which the game ball can enter. This is a signal corresponding to the grant. Specifically, in the gaming machine 1'of the above-described embodiment, the special variable winning ball device 22 is configured in the right-handed area of the board surface, and the route corresponding to the left-handed area (first There are two routes, one route) and a route (second route) corresponding to the right-handed area.

In this case, the specific route-corresponding prize ball signal is, for example, a prescribed ball according to the winning of the second starting winning port 14 which is the winning port provided in the right-handed area, or the winning of the game ball to the general winning port 29. It can be configured as a signal in which one pulse is output for every number (for example, 10 balls). The specific route-corresponding award ball signal in this example is a prize ball signal corresponding to right hitting, and thus can be paraphrased as a right hitting prize ball signal. In this case, the management device such as the hall computer 600 calculates and aggregates a specific value (index value) such as BA based on the specific route corresponding prize ball signal output from the gaming machine 1'. It should be noted that the specific route-corresponding prize ball signal may include the number of prize balls obtained by winning in the special winning opening (first special winning opening 24A, second special winning opening 24B). In this case, T1Y or TY may also be included. Alternatively, it may be calculated based on the specific route corresponding prize ball signal.

FIG. 44 is a diagram showing another example of the gaming machine signal output from the external output board 130 of the gaming machine 1'. In this example, different from the gaming machine signal described with reference to FIG. 25, a big hit signal, a small hit A signal, a small hit B signal, a probability changing signal, a holiday signal, a prize ball signal, and a security signal. The symbol confirmation signal, the door opening signal, the prize ball scheduled signal, and the special 1 special 2 start winning signal are configured to be output to the outside as a gaming machine signal.

The big hit signal is a signal which is brought into an output state (ON state) when the gaming machine 1'is controlled in the big hit game state.
The small hit A signal is a signal which is brought into an output state (ON state) when the gaming machine 1'is controlled in the small hit A game state.
The small hit B signal is a signal which is brought into an output state (ON state) when the gaming machine 1'is controlled in the small hit B game state.

The probability changing signal is a signal that is in an output state (ON state) from when the gaming machine 1'starts controlling the probability changing state until it ends.
The continuous game signal is a signal that is in an output state (ON state) while the game machine 1'is running.

In this case, the big hit signal, the small hit A signal, and the small hit B signal can be configured to be output from the gaming machine 1'to an external device such as the hall computer 600 through a common signal line. .. Since the big hit game state, the small hit A game state, and the small hit B game state are independent game states, the signal corresponding to the big hit game state and the signal corresponding to the small hit game state are common. Even if the external device is configured to output the signal, the external device can determine each game state based on the "ON" and "OFF" patterns of the input signal.

FIG. 45 is a diagram showing another example of the gaming machine signal output from the external output board 130 of the gaming machine 1', and shows the gaming machine signal corresponding to FIG. In this example, for convenience, the gaming machine signal is divided into two types of signals, an information output signal and a test signal.

The information output signal is a signal for notifying the external device of information about the gaming machine.
The test signal is a signal used for confirming the performance of the gaming machine, and is a signal that enables an external test device in a test organization to inspect (confirm) the operation and state of the gaming machine.

The information output signal can include, for example, a prize ball signal, a security signal, a symbol determination signal, a door opening signal, a prize ball scheduled signal, and a special 1 special 2 start winning signal.
The test signal can include, for example, an accessory continuously operating device operating signal, a first special winning opening operating signal, and a second special winning opening operating signal.

The accessory continuous operation device is a device that operates when a specific symbol that triggers a transition to a probability variation state in a gaming machine is won. When the special winning opening is opened by the operation of the accessory continuous operation device, the gaming machine is controlled to the big-hit gaming state, and then to the probable variation state. In addition, when the special winning opening is opened regardless of the operation of the accessory continuous operation device, a so-called small hit occurs and the small hit game state is controlled.

The accessory continuously operating device in-operation signal is a signal that is turned on when the accessory continuously operating device is in the operating state.
The first special winning opening operating signal is a signal that is in an output state (ON state) when the first special winning opening is open.
The second special winning opening operating signal is a signal that is in an output state (ON state) when the second special winning opening is open.

On the basis of the above test signal, it is possible to make common the determination of the gaming state of the gaming machine such as the big hit game state, the small hit game state, the KT state, and to realize the simple determination of the game state. That is, while the continuous operating device operating signal is being received, it can be determined that the gaming machine is controlled to the jackpot gaming state, and after the continuous operating device operating signal is received, the gaming machine is Can be determined to have been controlled to the KT state. On the other hand, if the first special winning opening operating signal is received without receiving the continuous operating device operating signal, it can be determined that the gaming machine has been controlled to the small hit B game state, and the continuous operating device operating signal If the second special winning opening operating signal is received without receiving, the gaming machine can be determined to be controlled to the small hit A gaming state.

Further, in the above embodiment, it has been described that the gaming machine signal is output to the external device and the out-ball detector 200 provided on the back surface of the gaming machine outputs the out signal to the external device. However, this does not necessarily have to be the case, and the gaming machine is provided with an out switch for detecting a gaming ball that has passed through each winning opening or out opening, and the number of gaming balls detected by the out switch is the first. You may make it output a 1-pulse out signal directly from a gaming machine to an external device every time the number of defined balls reaches 10 (for example, 10 balls).

Further, in the above embodiment, the first prescribed number of balls when outputting the award ball signal from the gaming machine and the second prescribed number of balls when outputting the award ball scheduled signal are described as “10 balls”, but not necessarily. It is not necessary to configure in this way, and for example, the first specified number of balls or the second specified number of balls may be "1 ball". Similarly, for the out signal, for example, the third specified number of balls may be "1 ball".

[3-7. Display of information about control status of gaming machines]
In the above embodiment, the management device may display information regarding the control status of the gaming machine on the display unit based on the signal input from the gaming machine. Not only the management device but also a data display device 1200, a gaming device such as the inter-board counting unit 500, or a user terminal device such as a mobile terminal owned by the player may display these pieces of information. Good.

For example, in addition to the jackpot 1 signal shown in FIG. 25 and the jackpot signal (corresponding to the first advantageous state signal) such as the jackpot signal shown in FIG. 44, a sudden probability jackpot signal or a 15R A big hit signal (corresponding to a second advantageous state signal) such as a 15R sure change big hit signal indicating that the odd change big hit is won is output from the external output board 130 as a game machine signal. It can be said that the sudden probability jackpot and the 15R probability variation big hit (corresponding to the second advantageous state) are advantageous states having a higher degree of advantage than the normal large hit (corresponding to the first advantageous state). Then, the management device inputs these signals from the gaming machine, and based on the input jackpot signals such as the sudden probability jackpot signal and the 15R probability jackpot signal, the information about the sudden probability jackpot and the 15R probability jackpot control of the gaming machine. You may make it display on a display part.

In this case, as information on the control of the sudden probability big hit or 15R certainty change big hit of the gaming machine, information on the number of times and the ratio of being controlled to the sudden certainty big hit game state or 15R certainty variation big hit game state, and the sudden certainty big hit game state or 15R Information such as the number of revolutions required until the probability variation big hit game state is controlled may be displayed on the display unit.

[3-8. Notification of index value]
In the above-described embodiment, the management device has been described by displaying information such as BA and BA suitability information on the display unit, but any information can be displayed as long as it is information based on the reference relative information and the calculated value of the relative value. It is possible to display it. If the relative value is set to BA as in the above embodiment, the BA reference information and the calculated value of the payable BA can be compared (for example, the BA reference information and the calculated value of the BA are displayed side by side). It is also possible to display information indicating the value, numerical information indicating how much the calculated value of BA deviates from the BA reference lower limit value or the BA reference upper limit value, or the like.

[3-9. Calculation/display of assigned value]
In the above-described embodiment, the gaming machine calculates a predetermined granting value based on the number of prize balls scheduled to be awarded to the player by winning the prize, and displays the calculated granting value on the gaming machine. It may be possible to notify the player by using this.

[3-10. Display of ratio/continuous ratio]
In the above-described embodiment, the gaming machine is configured to externally output the information regarding the winning ratio, the continuous ratio, etc. calculated internally by the gaming machine to the management apparatus or the gaming apparatus, and the management apparatus or the gaming apparatus. However, these pieces of information input from the gaming machine may be displayed on the display unit.

[3-11. Display of gaming machines with abnormal index values]
In the above-described embodiment, the management device such as the hall computer 600 may display information such as the ID of the gaming machine for which the index value is determined to be inappropriate (gaming machine ID) on the display unit 625. For example, on the store layout screen showing the arrangement of all the gaming machines in the store, the gaming machines that have received the gaming machine ID from the gaming device may be color-coded and displayed on the display unit 625. By doing so, the store manager can at first glance grasp the gaming machine in which the abnormality may occur. The same applies to the gaming device.

[3-12. Settings on the management device]
In the above embodiment, model information of the gaming machine is stored in advance in the hall computer 600 that is the management device, and the payout rate reference information (the payout rate reference range and the payout rate reference value) is played based on the model information. It has been described as being provided to the device. However, instead of doing so, for example, by allowing the hall computer 600 to download model information from a server installed in the gaming machine manufacturer, a new gaming machine is introduced to the store. At this time, the payout rate reference information of this new machine may be downloaded from the server of the manufacturer. At this time, not only the payout rate reference information but also design information including external output terminals of the gaming machine and information on the type of gaming machine signal to be output may be downloaded from the manufacturer's server. ..
By doing so, the hall computer 600 can manage the payout rate calculation method and the payout rate adequacy determination method for each model of the gaming machine.

[3-13. Settings in the game device]
In the above-described embodiment, the game device such as the data display device is described as performing various settings based on the setting data distributed from the management device. In this case, all the gaming devices installed in the store may be collectively set, or may be collectively set for each gaming island, or may be individually set for each gaming device. You may In particular, it is effective to make settings for each gaming island in which the same type of gaming machine is installed.

Further, the gaming device may perform the setting based on a signal capable of specifying that the setting operation has been performed on the operation unit of the gaming device, or the setting data may be previously stored in the storage unit of the gaming device. It may be stored, and the gaming machine may be able to perform the setting by performing an execution operation of the setting from the operation unit.

Further, the store manager or employee may allow the gaming device to perform the setting by transmitting a setting signal from the setting remote controller 700 to the gaming device.

Furthermore, it is possible to download the setting information from an external device (for example, a server installed in a card company) installed outside the store using a communication network such as the Internet, and based on the downloaded setting information, The gaming device may be capable of making the settings.

Further, basically, it is desirable that the above-mentioned setting of the game apparatus be performed by an employee of the store during non-business hours such as after the business is closed or before the business is started. That is, the non-business mode may be defined in the program of the machine as a mode relating to the setting of the gaming machine, and the game machine may be set to the non-business mode.

[3-14. Aggregation and display of game information]
In the above-described embodiment, the gaming device may display, as the game information, game history information (general game history information, individual game history information, etc.) or information such as the number of acquired balls.

Further, depending on the store where the gaming machine is installed, there is a store that permits entry between gaming machines with different lending rates. Taking a pachinko gaming machine as an example, this includes a 4-yen pachinko machine to a 1-yen pachinko machine and a 1-yen pachinko machine to a 4-yen pachinko machine. Therefore, for example, information on payout of the accumulated balls (or possessed balls) at the gaming machines having different lending rates may be displayed as the game information.

Specifically, information such as the number and time of payouts of paid-in balls during boarding, the number of paid-out balls, and the like may be displayed as game information. For example, the management device such as the ball management computer 800 aggregates these pieces of information, and the aggregated information is indirectly output from the management device to the gaming device through a unit (card unit or inter-board counting unit). Alternatively, the management device may directly output the game device.

Further, in the above embodiment, it has been described that the gaming device can display two types of game history information, that is, total game history information and individual game history information, as the game history information. However, in addition to this, detailed game history information, which is more detailed information of one piece of game history information, may be displayed as game history information.

Specifically, regarding the number of big hits (general, probability change, normal) included in the game history information, not only the number of big hits on the day but also the number of big hits for a predetermined period in the past (for example, the past three days) as detailed game history information. The payout graph may be displayed, and as the payout graph, not only the current day's play graph but also a daily payout graph or a stand-by payout graph may be displayed as the detailed game history information.

Further, in the above embodiment, the management device such as the hall computer 600 or the like, based on the jackpot 1 signal input from the gaming machine such as the gaming machine 1 ′, the number of jackpots generated in one day in the gaming machine (one day. The number of jackpots) may be totaled. Since the jackpot 1 signal is a signal that is output during the period when the gaming machine is controlled to the jackpot gaming state, the number of jackpots generated in one day can be totalized from only the jackpot 1 signal.

Similarly, the management device, based on the four jackpot signals input from the gaming machine, the number of jackpots that occurred in the game machine in one day (the number of jackpots in one day) and the jackpot that occurred in one day in the game machine. The number of small hits A (the number of small hits A per day) may be totaled. The big hit 4 signal is a signal which is put into an output state in a period corresponding to both a period in which the gaming machine is controlled in the big hit gaming state and a period in which it is controlled in the small hit A gaming state. From this, it is possible to total the number of big hits and the number of small hits A that occurred in one day.

The number of times calculated as described above may be displayed on the display unit of the management device so that the manager of the store can confirm the number. In addition, the number of times counted as described above is output from the management device to various gaming devices (calling lamp device, data display device, card unit, etc.), and the gaming device inputs these from the management device. The total number of times of may be displayed on the display unit so that the player can confirm.

In this case, the above-mentioned number of times may be totaled by the gaming apparatus instead of the management apparatus by a similar method. Further, the number of times is not limited to be counted for a period of one day, and the number of times may be counted for a period of several days, one week, or one month.

[3-15. recoding media]
The recording medium possessed by the player and usable in the game on the gaming machine is not limited to the gaming card such as the ball holding card described in the above embodiment. For example, a mobile phone such as a smartphone owned by a player, a player terminal such as a tablet terminal or a PDA may be used as the recording medium.

Specifically, for example, the fact that a smart phone, which is an IC-compatible player terminal, is held by an IC reader provided in a game device is used as a recording medium reception, and the player deposits electronic money to play a game machine. It may be possible to play with. Also, when the card return button is pressed, the reception cancellation standby state is set, and when the same smartphone as the reception smartphone is held over the IC reader in this reception cancellation standby state, the reception of the recording medium is canceled. May be.

1, 1'Pachinko gaming machine 200 Out ball detector 500 Unit counting unit 600 Hall computer 700 Setting remote controller 800 Ball management computer 900 Terminal 1000 Gaming system 1200 Data display device

Claims (2)

A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player, that can be controlled to a specific state after the termination of the advantageous state, and that can be controlled to a special state that is different from the advantageous state and that is advantageous to the player And
An assigning means capable of imparting a game value to the player when controlled to the advantageous state and controlled to the special state,
First variable means and second variable means capable of changing between a first state in which the game medium can pass and a second state in which the game medium cannot or cannot pass easily;
State control means capable of controlling the first variable means or the second variable means to the first state,
An output unit capable of outputting a special signal corresponding to both the advantageous state and the special state, a specific signal corresponding to at least the specific state, and an imparting signal corresponding to imparting a game value,
The special state includes a first special state and a second special state,
When the control means is controlled to the first special state, the imparting means is capable of imparting a greater game value to the player than when it is controlled to the second special state,
The output means is
Outputs the special signal when controlled to the first special state,
Does not output the special signal when controlled to the second special state,
The state control means,
The first variable means can be controlled to the first state when controlled to the advantageous state and when controlled to the first special state,
When it is controlled by the second special state, Ri controllable der the second varying means in said first state,
It is possible to totalize and display the game value given in the advantageous state and the game value given in the first special state.
A gaming machine characterized by that. A display unit for displaying a plurality of pieces of predetermined information relating to the provision of a game value,
In the display unit, display control means capable of switching and displaying a plurality of the predetermined information for each predetermined period,
2. The game according to claim 1, wherein the display control means is capable of switching the type of the predetermined information and changing the display mode when switching and displaying the plurality of predetermined information. Machine.