JP6809569B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine represented by a pachinko machine.

Conventionally, there has been known a game machine that gives a player a privilege by dropping a game ball launched by a launching device in a game area and entering the game ball into a winning opening provided in the game area. ing.

JP-A-2007-252627

However, in the above-mentioned conventional game machine, there is a problem that an illegal game is performed in order to obtain a privilege more than the number of game balls launched by the launching device.

The present invention has been made to solve the above-exemplified problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a game machine capable of suppressing illegal games.

In order to achieve this object, the gaming machine of the present invention includes a launching means capable of launching a game ball, a variable means capable of varying the firing intensity of the gaming ball launched by the launching means, and a variable means capable of launching the game ball. When the game ball is launched by the launching means at the first firing intensity, the first region where the game ball can flow down and the second firing intensity smaller than the first firing intensity by the launching means. When the game ball is launched in, the second area where the game ball can flow down, the specific area where the game ball flowing down the second area can pass, and the game ball pass through the specific area. Based on this, an imparting means capable of imparting a predetermined game value, a guiding member capable of guiding the game ball launched by the launching means to the second region, and a filamentous member adhere to each other. The cutting means is provided with a cutting means formed so as to be able to cut the filamentous member when the game ball is fired at the second firing intensity, and the cutting means is fired by the firing means. When the game ball is provided at a position where it does not protrude into the launch path capable of guiding the game ball to the first region or the second region, and the game ball to which the filamentous member is attached is passed through the specific region. The filamentous member is configured to be able to come into contact with the cutting means and the guiding member, and when the filamentous member comes into contact with the guiding member, the guiding member closes the firing path or It is configured so that it can be elastically deformed in the direction of opening the firing path .

According to the game machine of the present invention, a launching means capable of launching a game ball, a variable means capable of varying the firing intensity of the game ball launched by the launching means, and the launching means are used. When a game ball is launched with a firing intensity of 1, the game ball is launched at a first region where the game ball can flow down and a second firing intensity smaller than the first firing intensity by the firing means. When this is done, based on the second region where the game ball can flow down, the specific area where the game ball flowing down the second area can pass, and the game ball passing through the specific area. An imparting means capable of imparting a predetermined game value, a guiding member capable of guiding the game ball launched by the launching means to the second region, and a game ball to which a filamentous member is attached The cutting means is provided with a cutting means formed so as to be able to cut the filamentous member when the ball is fired at the second firing intensity, and the cutting means cuts the game ball fired by the firing means into the second. When a game ball is provided at a position that does not project into a launch path capable of guiding to the first region or the second region and the filamentous member is attached to the specific region, the filamentous member is formed. It is configured so that the cutting means and the guiding member can be brought into contact with each other, and when the filamentous member comes into contact with the guiding member, the guiding member opens a direction of blocking the firing path or opening the firing path. It is configured so that it can be elastically deformed in the direction in which it is formed. Therefore, there is an effect that illegal games can be suppressed.

It is a front view of the pachinko machine in 1st Embodiment. It is a front view of the pachinko machine with the front frame and the lower plate unit removed. It is a partially enlarged view of the pachinko machine in FIG. (A) and (b) are diagrams showing a state in which the illegal game in FIG. 3 is being executed. It is a rear view of a pachinko machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the outline of various counters. (A) is a schematic diagram schematically showing the contents of the ROM in the main control unit, and (b) is a schematic diagram schematically showing the contents of the RAM in the main control unit. (A) is a schematic diagram schematically showing the correspondence relationship between the first random number counter C1 and the jackpot determination value, and (b) is the correspondence relationship between the first hit type counter C2 and the jackpot type in the special symbol. Is a schematic diagram schematically showing the above, and FIG. 3C is a schematic diagram schematically showing the correspondence between the second hit random number counter C4 and the hit in the ordinary symbol. (A) is a schematic diagram schematically showing the contents of the fluctuation pattern selection table, and (b) is a schematic diagram schematically showing the correspondence between the fluctuation type counter CS1 and the fluctuation type at the time of a big hit. Yes, (c) is a schematic diagram schematically showing the correspondence between the fluctuation type counter CS1 at the time of disconnection (normal) and the fluctuation type, and (d) is the fluctuation type counter CS1 at the time of deviation (probability variation). It is a schematic diagram which shows the correspondence relationship between a variation type and a variation type. (A) is a schematic diagram schematically showing the contents of ROM in the voice lamp control device, and (b) is a schematic diagram schematically showing the contents of RAM in the voice lamp control device. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interrupt process which is executed by MPU in a main control unit. It is a flowchart which shows the switch reading process executed by MPU in a main control unit. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol variation processing executed by MPU in the main control unit. It is a flowchart which showed the special symbol variation start processing executed by MPU in the main control unit. It is a flowchart which shows the start winning process executed by MPU in a main control unit. It is a flowchart which shows the normal symbol variation processing executed by MPU in a main control unit. It is a flowchart which shows the thru gate passing processing executed by MPU in a main control unit. It is a flowchart which shows the NMI interrupt process executed by MPU in a main control unit. It is a flowchart which shows the start-up process executed by MPU in the main control unit. It is a flowchart which shows the main process executed by MPU in the main control unit. It is a flowchart which shows the external output processing executed by MPU in a main control unit. It is a flowchart which shows the ball entry abnormality determination processing executed by MPU in the main control device. It is a flowchart which shows the start-up process which is executed by MPU in the voice lamp control device. It is a flowchart which shows the main process executed by MPU in the voice lamp control device. It is a flowchart which shows the command determination process which is executed by MPU in a voice lamp control device. It is a flowchart which shows the variation display setting process which is executed by MPU in the voice lamp control device. It is a front view of the pachinko machine which removed the front frame and the lower plate unit in the 1st modification of 1st Embodiment. It is a front view of the pachinko machine which removed the front frame and the lower plate unit in the 1st modification of 1st Embodiment. It is a front view of the pachinko machine which removed the front frame and the lower plate unit in the 2nd modification of 1st Embodiment. It is a front view of the pachinko machine which removed the front frame and the lower plate unit in the 3rd modification of 1st Embodiment. It is a front view of the pachinko machine which removed the front frame and the lower plate unit in the 4th modification of 1st Embodiment. It is a front view of the pachinko machine which removed the front frame and the lower plate unit in the 5th modification of 1st Embodiment. It is a front view of the pachinko machine which removed the front frame and the lower plate unit in the 6th modification of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which showed typically the contents of the RAM of the main control device in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the switch read process executed by MPU in the main control unit in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the launch control process executed by the MPU in the main control device in 2nd Embodiment.

Hereinafter, the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, and FIG. 2 is a front view of the pachinko machine 10 with the front frame 14 and the lower plate unit 15 of the pachinko machine 10 removed. Is an enlarged view of the foul ball entry passage 606, FIG. 4 is an operation explanatory view when a game ball with a thread invades the foul ball entry passage 606, and FIG. 5 is a rear view of the pachinko machine 10.

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 10 has an outer frame 11 in which an outer shell is formed by a wooden frame combined in a substantially rectangular shape, and an outer frame 11 formed in substantially the same outer shape as the outer frame 11. It is provided with an inner frame 12 that is supported so as to be openable and closable. Metal hinges 18 are attached to the outer frame 11 at two upper and lower positions on the left side of the front view (see FIG. 1) in order to support the inner frame 12, and the side on which the hinge 18 is provided is used as an opening / closing axis. The frame 12 is supported so as to be openable and closable toward the front side of the front surface.

A game board 13 (see FIG. 2) having a large number of nails, winning openings 63, 64, etc. is detachably attached to the inner frame 12 from the back surface side. A ball game is performed by a ball flowing down the front surface of the game board 13. The inner frame 12 includes a ball launching unit 112a (see FIG. 2) that launches a ball into the front region of the game board 13 and a launch that guides a ball launched from the ball launching unit 112a to the front region of the game board 13. Rails 801 and the like are attached.

On the front side of the inner frame 12, a front frame 14 that covers the upper side of the front surface and a lower plate unit 15 that covers the lower side thereof are provided. In order to support the front frame 14 and the lower plate unit 15, metal hinges 19 are attached to the upper and lower two places on the left side of the front view (see FIG. 1), and the side on which the hinge 19 is provided is used as the opening / closing axis of the front frame. The 14 and the lower plate unit 15 are supported so as to be openable and closable toward the front side of the front surface. The lock of the inner frame 12 and the lock of the front frame 14 are released by inserting a dedicated key into the keyhole 21 of the cylinder lock 20 and performing a predetermined operation.

The front frame 14 is formed by assembling decorative resin parts, electrical parts, and the like, and a window portion 14c having a substantially elliptical opening is provided at a substantially central portion thereof. A glass unit 16 having two plate glasses is arranged on the back surface side of the front frame 14, and the front surface of the game board 13 can be visually recognized on the front side of the pachinko machine 10 via the glass unit 16.

On the front frame 14, an upper plate 17 having a function of storing balls is formed in a substantially box shape in which the upper surface is opened so as to project forward, and prize balls, rental balls, and the like are discharged to the upper plate 17. The bottom surface of the upper plate 17 is formed with a downward inclination to the right side in front view (see FIG. 1), and the ball thrown into the upper plate 17 due to the inclination is a ball supply passage for supplying the ball to the ball launching unit 112a ( It passes through (not shown) and is guided to the supply ball launching unit 112a. Further, a frame button 22 is provided on the upper surface of the upper plate 17. The frame button 22 is used by the player, for example, when changing the stage of the effect displayed by the third symbol display device 81 (see FIG. 2) described later, or changing the effect content of the super reach. Be manipulated.

The stage is a production mode in which various effects displayed on the third symbol display device 81 are unified. In this pachinko machine 10, there are three stages: "city stage", "sky stage", and "island stage". There are two stages. Then, various effects such as variable effects and reach effects that are performed when the ball enters the first entrance 64 (starting prize), which will be described later, are designed to be performed according to the theme given to each stage. Has been done. The stage is changed when the frame button 22 is operated by the player during the period when the fluctuation effect is not performed or during the high-speed fluctuation, and each time the frame button 22 is operated, the "city stage" → "empty stage" "→" Island stage "→" City stage "→ ... It is changed repeatedly in this order. Immediately after the power is turned on, the "city stage" is set as the initial stage.

On the other hand, the third symbol display device 81 is configured so that when the normal reach effect is started and the normal reach is developed into the super reach, the selection screen of the effect mode of the super reach is displayed during the normal reach. If the frame button 22 is operated by the player while the selection screen is displayed, the effect content at the time of super reach is changed.

The front frame 14 is provided with light emitting means such as various lamps around the front frame 14 (for example, a corner portion). These light emitting means change and control the light emitting mode by lighting or blinking according to a change in the gaming state at the time of a big hit or a predetermined reach, and play a role of enhancing the effect of the effect during the game. Illuminations 29 to 33 having a light emitting means such as an LED are provided on the peripheral edge of the window 14c. In the pachinko machine 10, these illumination units 29 to 33 function as effect lamps such as jackpot lamps, and each illumination unit 29 to 33 lights up by lighting or blinking the built-in LED at the time of jackpot or reach production. Or, it blinks to notify that the jackpot is in progress or that the reach is one step before the jackpot. Further, in the upper left portion of the front frame 14 when viewed from the front (see FIG. 1), a light emitting means such as an LED is built in, and a display lamp 34 capable of displaying when the prize ball is being paid out and when an error occurs is provided.

Further, on the lower side of the illuminated portion 32 on the right side, a small window 35 is formed by attaching a transparent resin from the back surface side so that the back surface side of the front frame 14 can be visually recognized, and a sticking space K1 on the front surface of the game board 13 (FIG. The certificate stamp or the like attached to (see 2) is visible from the front of the pachinko machine 10. Further, in the pachinko machine 10, in order to bring out more glitter, a plating member 36 made of ABS resin having chrome plating is attached to a region around the illuminated portions 29 to 33.

A ball rental operation unit 40 is arranged below the window unit 14c. The ball lending operation unit 40 is provided with a frequency display unit 41, a ball lending button 42, and a return button 43. When the ball lending operation unit 40 is operated with bills, cards, etc. inserted into the card unit (ball lending unit) (not shown) arranged on the side of the pachinko machine 10, the ball is operated according to the operation. Lending is done. Specifically, the frequency display unit 41 is an area in which balance information such as a card is displayed, and the built-in LED lights up and the balance is displayed as numerical value as balance information. The ball lending button 42 is operated to obtain a lending ball based on the information recorded on the card or the like (recording medium), and the lending ball is supplied to the upper plate 17 as long as the remaining amount is present on the card or the like. Will be done. The return button 43 is operated when requesting the return of the card or the like inserted in the card unit. A pachinko machine in which balls are lent directly to the upper plate 17 from a ball lending device or the like without using a card unit, a so-called cash machine, does not require a ball lending operation unit 40. In this case, the ball lending operation unit 40 is not required. A decorative sticker or the like may be added to the installation portion of the above to make the component configuration common. It is possible to standardize pachinko machines and cash machines that use card units.

In the lower plate unit 15 located below the upper plate 17, a lower plate 50 for storing balls that could not be stored in the upper plate 17 is formed in a substantially box shape with an open upper surface in the central portion thereof. There is. On the right side of the lower plate 50, an operation handle 51 operated by a player to drive the ball into the front surface of the game board 13 is arranged, and driving of the ball launching unit 112a is permitted inside the operation handle 51. Touch sensor 51a for this purpose, push button type stop switch 51b that stops firing of the ball during the pressing operation, and variable resistor that detects the amount of rotation operation of the operation handle 51 by the change of electrical resistance. The operation amount detection switch 51c formed by the above is built in. When the operation handle 51 is rotated clockwise by the player, the touch sensor 51a is turned on and the resistance value of the variable resistor (detection result of the operation amount detection switch 51c) changes according to the operation amount. A ball is fired with a strength corresponding to the resistance value of the variable resistor (detection result of the operation amount detection switch 51c) that changes according to the rotation operation amount of the operation handle 51, thereby jumping corresponding to the operation of the player. A ball is driven into the front surface of the game board 13 by the amount. Further, when the operation handle 51 is not operated by the player, the touch sensor 51a and the stop switch 51b are turned off.

A ball pulling lever 52 for operating the ball stored in the lower plate 50 when the ball stored in the lower plate 50 is discharged downward is provided in the lower front portion of the lower plate 50. The ball pulling lever 52 is always urged to the right, and by sliding it to the left against the urging, the bottom opening formed on the bottom surface of the lower plate 50 is opened. The ball naturally falls from the bottom opening and is discharged. The operation of the ball removing lever 52 is usually performed in a state where a box (generally referred to as a "thousand-car box") for receiving the balls discharged from the lower plate 50 is placed below the lower plate 50. An operation handle 51 is arranged on the right side of the lower plate 50 as described above, and an ashtray 53 is attached to the left side of the lower plate 50.

As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 13 has a wooden base plate 60 cut into a substantially square shape in front view, a large number of nails and windmills for ball guidance, rails 61, 62, a general winning opening 63, and a first. It is configured by assembling a ball entry port 64, a variable winning device 65, a variable display device unit 80, and the like, and a peripheral edge portion thereof is attached to the back surface side of the inner frame 12. The general winning opening 63, the first winning opening 64, the variable winning device 65, and the variable display device unit 80 are arranged in the through holes formed in the base plate 60 by router processing, and are wood screws from the front side of the game board 13. It is fixed by etc. Further, the front central portion of the game board 13 can be visually recognized from the front side of the inner frame 12 through the window portion 14c (see FIG. 1) of the front frame 14. Hereinafter, the configuration of the game board 13 will be described mainly with reference to FIG. 2.

On the front surface of the game board 13, an outer rail 62 formed by bending a strip-shaped metal plate into a substantially arc shape is arranged at a rail mounting portion provided on the inner frame 12, and is located inside the outer rail 62. Similar to the outer rail 62, an arc-shaped inner rail 61 formed of a strip-shaped metal plate is planted. The inner rail 61 and the outer rail 62 surround the outer periphery of the front surface of the game board 13, and the game board 13 and the glass unit 16 (see FIG. 1) surround the front and back so that the front surface of the game board 13 is surrounded by a ball. A game area in which the game is played is formed by the behavior of. The game area is a substantially circular area (a winning opening or the like is arranged and the launched ball is arranged) formed on the front surface of the game board 13 by being divided by two rails 61 and 62 and an arc member 70. The area where it flows down).

The launch region 701 will be described with reference to FIG. The launch area 701 is surrounded by the inner rail 61 and the outer rail 62 (partly including the guide member 605) in the left-right direction, and by the front surface of the game board 13 and the glass unit 16 (see FIG. 1) in the front-rear direction. It is a region, which is a substantially arc-shaped path formed on the left side of the game region with an inner rail 61 in between.

The outer rail 62 is made of a long stainless steel metal band, and is attached to a resin (fluorine-containing polycarbonate having low frictional resistance) molded rail mounting portion arranged on the inner frame 12. .. In particular, the surface facing the inner rail at a predetermined distance is formed of a single metal band, and when the game ball launched by the ball launching unit 112a passes through the launch path, the metal band It touches the seam so that the firing direction and firing strength are not affected.

The outer rail 62 may be planted on the game board 13 in the same manner as the inner rail 61.

The launch path 701 is provided to guide the game ball launched from the ball launch unit provided on the lower plate unit 15 of the inner frame 12 from the upper part of the game board 13 to the game area. A gap 802 is formed between the start end of the launch path 701 and the end of the launch rail 801 described above, and the game ball that has fallen into the gap 802 flows down the foul ball passage 800b, which will be described later, to the upper plate 17. Will be returned. On the other hand, the terminal portion of the launch path formed between the inner rail 61 and the outer rail 62 has a first opening 603 that communicates with the game area, and the game ball launched by the ball launch unit 112a is the first. It passes through the opening 603 and reaches the game area.

The width of the passage of the launch path 701 has an interval at which two game balls can pass at the start end, and is formed so as to gradually narrow toward the position where the guide member 605 passes through the guide member 605. At the passing position, the width of the passage through which one game ball can pass is narrowed. Then, after passing through the guide member 605, the game ball is formed so as to widen to a width at which two balls can pass again, and then gradually narrow again toward the terminal portion. The reason why the passage width becomes narrower at the guide member 605 passing position will be described later.

A return ball prevention member 68 is attached in the vicinity of the first opening 603. The return ball prevention member 68 prevents a situation in which the ball guided to the upper part of the game board 13 returns to the ball guide passage again. Further, the launch path 701 is provided with a second opening 604, which is an opening of the foul ball entry passage 606, which will be described later, and a launch ball detection switch 208b, which detects a game ball passing through the launch path 701. .. A return rubber 69 is attached to the tip of the outer rail 62 (upper right part in FIG. 2) at a position corresponding to the maximum flight portion of the ball, and the ball launched with a predetermined force or more hits the return rubber 69 and has momentum. Is dampened and bounced back toward the center. Further, between the lower right tip of the inner rail 61 and the upper right tip of the outer rail 62, an arc connecting the rails is fixed by a resin arc member 70 formed on the inner surface side. Has been done.

The ball launching unit 112a is a unitized mechanism for launching a game ball supplied from the upper plate 17 toward a game area provided on the game board 13. The ball launch unit 122a is composed of each member such as a launch solenoid, a launch rail 801, a ball feed mechanism, and a positioning member, and is assembled to a base plate obtained by pressing a metal flat plate. The base plate to which each member is assembled is fixed to the inner frame 12 with screws.

If the mounting position of each member constituting the ball launching unit 112a and the mounting position of the ball launching unit 112a to the inner frame have a slight error for each pachinko machine 10, the launch angle of the game ball to the game board 13 and Since the firing intensity will be different, highly accurate installation is required. Therefore, the base plate is provided with a fastening hole for mounting each member and a boss for fixing the position of each member, so that mounting with high accuracy is possible. Further, a plurality (6) screw holes for attaching the base plate to the inner frame are provided, and the base plate can be attached to the inner frame with high accuracy.

The firing solenoid has a unit configuration in which a linear solenoid is housed in a case member. The firing solenoid is provided with a metal plunger arranged in parallel with the firing rail 801 in the longitudinal direction, and a resin cap covering the tip of the plunger. In the present embodiment, a polyester-based thermoplastic elastomer is used as the material of the cap. While the player is rotating the operation handle 51, the firing solenoid repeatedly excites and de-excites at predetermined time (0.6 seconds), and the plunger appears and disappears repeatedly correspondingly. .. When the plunger protrudes, the game ball positioned on the launch rail 801 by the positioning member described later is launched obliquely upward toward the launch rail. A variable resistor linked to the operation handle 51 is connected to the firing solenoid, the protrusion speed of the plunger is adjusted based on the operating amount of the operating handle 51, and the firing speed of the game ball and thus the flying amount of the operating handle 51 are adjusted. It is adjusted by the amount of rotation.

The launch rail guides the game ball immediately after being launched by the launch solenoid, and sets a predetermined launch angle (20 degrees) so that the game ball is launched toward the launch area 701 provided on the front surface of the game board 13. I had it. The launch rail is formed in an M-shaped cross section, and the game ball passes through the groove in the center to suppress the variation of the game ball. Further, in order to suppress the variation of the game ball and supply a more stable game ball to the launch area 701, the length of the launch rail 801 is reached from the launch solenoid mounting position to the upper end of the region covered by the lower plate unit 15. It is set to 100 mm. A gap 802, which will be described later, is provided between the end of the launch rail 801 and the launch area 701.

The ball feeding mechanism sends the game balls continuously supplied from the upper plate 17 one by one to the starting end portion of the launch rail 801. This ball feed mechanism is attached to the base plate so as to cover the firing solenoid, and has a metal piece and an electromagnet that adsorbs the metal piece inside, and the metal piece is excited by the electromagnet. Moves upward, and when the electromagnet becomes non-excited, it has a mechanism to move downward due to its own weight. The mechanism is provided with an accommodating portion capable of accommodating one game ball supplied from the upper plate 17 while the metal piece is moving upward. Then, when the electromagnet is de-excited and the metal piece moves downward due to its own weight, the above-mentioned accommodating portion communicates with the guide passage to the launch rail 801 and the game ball accommodated in the accommodating portion is directed toward the launch rail 801. It will flow down.

The positioning member supports the game ball placed on the starting end portion of the launch rail 801 and can slightly change the launch position of the game ball. The positioning member is a columnar member attached to the base plate by an eccentric shaft, and the distance between the positioning member and the launch rail can be changed by rotating the columnar member around the eccentric shaft. It is a structure that can be done.

In the pachinko machine 10, a special symbol (first symbol) is drawn when the ball enters the first entrance 64, and when the ball passes through the second entrance 67, a normal symbol (first symbol) is drawn. 2 symbols) will be drawn. In the special symbol lottery performed for entering the first ball entrance 64, whether or not the special symbol is a big hit is determined, and if it is determined to be a special symbol jackpot, the jackpot type is determined. Is also determined. When the jackpot of the special symbol is reached, the pachinko machine 10 shifts to the special gaming state, and the special winning opening 65a, which is normally closed, is opened for a predetermined time (for example, until 30 seconds have passed, or until 10 balls are won. ) It is released, and the opening is repeated 16 times (16 rounds). As a result, a large number of balls are won in the specific winning opening 65a, so that a larger amount of prize balls are paid out than in the normal case. There are two types of jackpots for special symbols, "big hit A" and "big hit B". After the end of the special game state, as added value after the end of the jackpot, the game according to these jackpot types Value (game value) is given to the player.

Further, when the special symbol (first symbol) is drawn, the first symbol display device 37 starts the variable display of the special symbol, and after a predetermined time (for example, 11 seconds to 60 seconds) has elapsed, A special symbol indicating the lottery result is stopped and displayed. If a ball enters the first ball entry port 64 while the variable display is being performed on the first symbol display device 37, the number of ball entries is suspended up to four times, and the number of reserved balls is displayed on the first symbol. It is shown by the device 37 and also shown by the third symbol display device 81. When the variable display is completed on the first symbol display device 37, if the number of reserved balls for the first entry port 64 remains, the next special symbol is drawn and the variable display according to the lottery is performed. Is started. The special winning opening 65a, which is opened and closed when the pachinko machine 10 shifts to the special gaming state, is provided immediately below the first entry opening 64. Therefore, during the special game state, the player hits the ball in an attempt to win the special winning opening 65a, so that many balls also enter the first entry opening 64. Therefore, in most cases, the number of reserved balls for the first entry port 64 becomes the maximum (4 times) while the pachinko machine 10 is in the special gaming state.

On the other hand, in the lottery of the normal symbol performed for the passage of the ball at the second entrance 67, the winning or not judgment of whether or not the normal symbol is hit is performed. When it hits a normal symbol, the electric accessory attached to the first entry port 64 is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 0.2 seconds or 1 second), and the ball can easily enter the first entry port 64. Become in a state. That is, when the ball hits the normal symbol, the ball is likely to enter the first ball entry port 64, and as a result, the special symbol is easily drawn.

Further, when the lottery of the normal symbol (second symbol) is performed, the variable display of the normal symbol is started on the second symbol display device 83, and after a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds, 30 seconds, etc.) has elapsed, The normal symbol showing the lottery result is stopped and displayed. If a ball passes through the second entrance 67 while the variable display is being performed on the second symbol display device 83, the number of passes is suspended up to four times, and the number of reserved balls is the number of the reserved balls 37. It is also indicated by the second symbol holding lamp 84. When the variable display is completed in the second symbol display device 83, if the number of reserved balls for the second entrance 67 remains, the next normal symbol lottery is performed and the variable display according to the lottery is performed. Is started.

As described above, there are two types of special symbols, "big hit A" and "big hit B". In both cases of "big hit A" and "big hit B", the number of rounds is 16 rounds in a special gaming state (16R big hit). After that, in "Big hit A", as an added value after the end of the big hit, the pachinko machine 10 is given a high probability state (probability change state of the special symbol) of the special symbol from the end of the big hit to the occurrence of the next big hit. To. On the other hand, in "Big hit B", as an added value after the big hit ends, the winning probability of the normal symbol increases from the end of the big hit until the lottery of the special symbol ends 100 times, and the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is set short. The time saving state to be done is given.

Here, the "high probability state of the special symbol" means a state in which the jackpot probability of the special symbol is increased, that is, a so-called high probability state of the special symbol (during the probability change of the special symbol), in other words, a special game state (16R). It is a state of the game that is easy to shift to (big hit). On the other hand, the case where it is not the "high probability state of the special symbol" is called the "low probability state of the special symbol", which means that the jackpot probability is lower than the probability variation state of the special symbol, that is, the jackpot probability of the special symbol is normal. Indicates a state (normal state of a special symbol). In addition, the "normal symbol time reduction state" (normal symbol time reduction) means that the probability of hitting the normal symbol increases, the fluctuation time becomes shorter, and the opening time of the electric accessory attached to the first winning opening 64 increases. It is a state of a game in which a ball can easily enter the first ball opening 64, which is long and the number of times of opening is large. On the other hand, the time when it is not "the time saving state of the normal symbol" is called "the normal state of the normal symbol", which indicates that the hit probability of the normal symbol is the normal state, that is, the state where the hit probability is lower than that during the time saving. ..

After that, the period from the end of the jackpot of the special symbol to the period when the pachinko machine 10 is in the high probability state of the special symbol, that is, the period from the end of the jackpot to the occurrence of the next jackpot is defined as the probability variation period of the special symbol. To call. In addition, the period from the end of the jackpot of the special symbol to the period when the pachinko machine 10 is in the time saving state of the normal symbol, that is, from the end of the jackpot to the end of the lottery of the special symbol a predetermined number of times (100 times). It is usually called the time saving period of the design (simply called the time saving period). In addition, in order to make the explanation easy to understand, the time saving period of the ordinary symbol is shown by using the number of lottery of the special symbol. For example, if the predetermined number of times is 100 times, it is described that the time saving period of the normal symbol is 100 times.

The number of rounds may be changed according to the type of jackpot, or the number of rounds may be changed only for a part of the type of jackpot. Also, for example, instead of changing the period during which the "normal symbol time is shortened" depending on the type of jackpot, the time to open the electric accessory (not shown) attached to the first entry port 64, or once. The number of times the electric accessory is opened may be changed by hitting the normal symbol of. Further, in the present embodiment, after the jackpot ends, the "special symbol high probability state" and the "normal symbol time saving state" are set, but after the "special symbol high probability state" ends, the "normal symbol time saving state" is reached. May be configured to be.

In addition, the duration of the time saving state may be arbitrarily determined. For example, when the jackpot type is "big hit A", the time saving state of the normal symbol is continued from the end of the "big hit A" until the lottery of the special symbol is completed 30 times, and when it becomes "big hit B", the "big hit B" is reached. The time saving state of the normal symbol may be continued from the end until the lottery of the special symbol is completed 60 times. Further, instead of the number of lottery of the special symbol, the time saving state of the normal symbol may be continued until a predetermined time (for example, 2 minutes to 5 minutes) elapses.

In the pachinko machine 10, when the initial setting is performed by turning on the power or the like, the pachinko machine 10 is always set to the "low probability state of the special symbol". Not limited to this, it may be set to "high probability state of special symbol".

In addition, when the special symbol becomes a jackpot and shifts from the "normal state of the normal symbol" to the "time saving state of the normal symbol", the lottery of the special symbol is performed in a reduced time (100) after the jackpot of the special symbol ends. Times) Continues until the end. On the other hand, after the jackpot of the special symbol is reached, if the jackpot of a new special symbol is not reached by the time the lottery of the special symbol for the short time is completed, the process returns to the "normal state of the normal symbol". As described above, the number of time reductions is determined by the jackpot type of the special symbol, and if the jackpot type is "big hit B", the predetermined number of times is 100 times.

Then, if a new special symbol jackpot is reached while the "normal symbol time reduction state" is being continued, the "normal symbol time reduction state" will be further changed after the end of the new special symbol jackpot. It will continue until the lottery for the number of special symbols corresponding to the jackpot type is completed. For example, if it becomes "big hit B" and shifts to "normal symbol time saving state" and then becomes "big hit B" in the 10th special symbol lottery, the "normal symbol time saving state" is further changed to that "big hit B". After the end, the lottery of special symbols will continue until 100 times. That is, in the present embodiment, when a new special symbol jackpot is reached while the "normal symbol time saving state" is being continued, the time saving period ("" The duration of "the time saving state of the normal symbol") is updated.

A first symbol provided with a plurality of light emitting diodes (hereinafter, abbreviated as "LED") 37a and a 7-segment display 37b, which are light emitting means, on the upper right side of the game area (upper right side in FIG. 2). A display device 37 is arranged. The first symbol display device 37 displays according to each control performed by the main control device 110, which will be described later, and mainly displays the gaming state of the pachinko machine 10. The plurality of LEDs 37a display or fluctuate by indicating whether or not a lottery of special symbols performed in association with entering the first ball opening 64 (starting winning) is being executed by the lighting state. As a stop symbol after the end, a special symbol (first symbol) according to the lottery result of the special symbol is shown by the lighting state, or the fluctuation of the balls entered in the first entry port 64 is not executed. The number of reserved balls, which is the number of balls (held balls), is indicated by the lighting state.

If a ball enters the first entry port 64 while the special symbol (first symbol) is variablely displayed on the first symbol display device 37, the number of entry is suspended up to four times. , The number of reserved balls is indicated by the first symbol display device 37 and also by the third symbol display device 81. In the present embodiment, the ball entering the first ball entry port 64 is configured to be held up to 4 times, but the maximum number of times of holding is not limited to 4 times and is 3 times or less. , Or it may be set to 5 times or more (for example, 8 times).

The 7-segment display 37b displays the number of rounds during the jackpot and an error. The LED 37a is configured so that the emission colors (for example, red, green, and blue) of each LED are different, and depending on the combination of the emission colors, various gaming states (high probability state of a special symbol) of the pachinko machine 10 are used with a small number of LEDs. Or, it is possible to display (such as during the time reduction of ordinary symbols). Further, the LED 37a not only indicates whether or not the lottery result of the special symbol is a jackpot as a stop symbol after the end of the fluctuation, and if it is a jackpot, it corresponds to the jackpot type (big hit A, jackpot B). A special symbol (first symbol) is shown.

Further, in the game area, a plurality of general winning openings 63 are arranged in which 5 to 15 balls are paid out as prize balls when the balls are won. Further, a variable display device unit 80 is arranged in the central portion of the game area. The variable display device unit 80 is provided with a third symbol display device 81 composed of a liquid crystal display (hereinafter, simply abbreviated as “display device”) and a second symbol display device 83 composed of LEDs. .. In the variable display device unit 80, a center frame 86 is arranged so as to surround the outer periphery of the third symbol display device 81.

The third symbol display device 81 performs a decorative display according to the display of the first symbol display device 37. For example, when a ball enters the first ball entry port 64 (starting prize), the first symbol display device 37 executes a variable display of a special symbol (first symbol) with that as a trigger. Further, in the third symbol display device 81, the variation display of the third symbol corresponding to the variation display of the special symbol is performed in synchronization with the variation display of the special symbol.

The third symbol display device 81 is composed of a large liquid crystal display having an size of 8 inches, and by controlling the display contents by the display control device 114 described later, for example, three symbols of left, middle, and right are used. The column is displayed. Each symbol row is composed of a plurality of symbols, and these symbols are vertically scrolled for each symbol row so that the third symbol is variably displayed on the display screen of the third symbol display device 81. In the present embodiment, the game state displayed by the control of the main control device 110 is displayed on the first symbol display device 37, whereas the third symbol display device 81 displays the first symbol display device 37. A decorative display is made accordingly. In addition, instead of the display device, for example, a reel or the like may be used to configure the third symbol display device 81.

Here, the display contents of the third symbol display device 81 will be described. The third symbol is composed of 10 types of main symbols with numbers from "0" to "9". Each main symbol is composed of a rear symbol consisting of a wooden box with numbers from "0" to "9", of which the main symbols with odd numbers (1, 3, 5, 7, 9) are , A large number is added to almost the front of the wooden box. On the other hand, the main symbols with even numbers (0, 2, 4, 6, 8) have attached symbols that imitate characters such as furoshiki and helmets, which are almost full on the front of the wooden box. Even numbers are added to the lower right side of the attached symbol so that they are small in green and displayed on the front side of the attached symbol.

Further, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the lottery result of the special symbol performed by the main control device 110 (see FIG. 4) described later is a big hit, a variable display in which the same main symbols are aligned is performed. , It is configured so that a big hit occurs after the fluctuation display is finished. On the other hand, if the lottery result of the special symbol is out of order, a variable display is performed in which the same main symbol is not aligned.

For example, if the lottery result of the special symbol is "big hit A", the variable display is performed in which the main symbols to which the even numbers "0, 2, 4, 6, 8" are added are aligned. Further, in the case of "big hit B", a variable display is performed in which the main symbols to which the odd numbers "1, 3, 5, 9" excluding "7" are added are aligned. On the other hand, if the lottery result of the special symbol is out of order, a variable display is performed in which the main symbols having the same number are not aligned.

The display screen of the third symbol display device 81 is roughly divided into upper and lower parts, the lower 2/3 is the main display area Dm for variable display of the third symbol, and the other upper 1/3 is the advance notice effect. It is a sub-display area Ds that displays a character, the number of reserved balls, and the like.

The main display area Dm is divided into three display areas Dm1 to Dm3 on the left, middle, and right, and three symbol columns Z1, Z2, and Z3 are displayed in the three display areas Dm1 to Dm3, respectively. In each of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3, the above-mentioned third symbols are displayed in a specified order. That is, the main symbols are arranged in the ascending or descending order of the numbers in each of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3, and the variable display is performed by scrolling from top to bottom with periodicity for each of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3. In particular, in the left symbol row Z1, the numbers of the main symbols are arranged so as to appear in descending order, and in the middle symbol row Z2 and the right symbol row Z3, the numbers of the main symbols appear in ascending order.

Further, in the main display area Dm, the third symbol is displayed in the upper, middle, and lower three rows for each symbol row Z1 to Z3. The middle part of this main display area Dm is set as the effective line L1, and the third symbol is stopped on the effective line L1 in the order of the left symbol row Z1 → the right symbol row Z3 → the middle symbol row Z2 in each game. Is displayed. When the third symbol is stopped, if the combination of jackpot symbols (in the present embodiment, the same combination of main symbols) is aligned on the effective line L1, the jackpot moving image is displayed as a jackpot.

On the other hand, the sub-display area Ds is provided horizontally above the main display area Dm, and is further divided into three small areas Ds1 to Ds3 in the left-right direction. Of these, the small area Ds1 is an area for displaying the number of reserved balls, which is the number of balls (reserved balls) that have not been changed among the balls entered in the first entry port 64, and the small area Ds2. And Ds3 are areas for displaying the preview effect image.

On the actual display screen, a total of nine main symbols of the third symbol are displayed in the main display area Dm. In the sub-display area Ds, the moving image is displayed in the small area Ds3 on the right, suggesting to the player that the transition to the jackpot is easier than usual. In the central small area Ds2, a predetermined character (a boy with a headband in the present embodiment) usually performs a predetermined action, and sometimes a special action different from the predetermined action is performed, or another character appears. A notice will be produced by issuing it.

On the other hand, if a ball enters the first ball entry port 64 while the variable display is being performed on the third symbol display device 81 (first symbol display device 37), the maximum number of ball entry times is four. It is held, and the number of held balls is shown by the first symbol display device 37 and also in the small area Ds1 of the sub-display area Ds. In the small area Ds1, one reserved ball number symbol is displayed for each reserved ball number symbol, and the reserved ball number is displayed according to the display number of the reserved ball number symbol. That is, when one reserved ball number symbol is displayed in the small area Ds1, it indicates that the reserved ball number is one, and when four reserved ball number symbols are displayed, the reserved ball number is Indicates that it is 4 balls. Further, when the reserved ball number symbol is not displayed in the small area Ds1, it indicates that the reserved ball number is 0, that is, there is no reserved ball.

In the present embodiment, the ball entering the first ball entry port 64 is configured to be held up to 4 times, but the maximum number of held balls is not limited to 4 times, but 3 times. It may be set to the following, or 5 times or more (for example, 8 times). Further, instead of displaying the number of reserved balls symbol in the small area Ds1, the number of reserved balls is different by a number in a part of the third symbol display device 81, or the area divided into four is different by the number of reserved balls. (For example, a color or a lighting pattern) may be displayed. Further, since the number of reserved balls is indicated by the first symbol display device 37, the number of reserved balls may not be displayed on the third symbol display device 81. Further, the variable display device unit 80 may be provided with four hold lamps indicating the number of hold balls for the maximum number of hold balls, and the number of hold balls may be displayed according to the number of hold lamps in the lit state.

In the main control device 110, when a ball enters the first ball entry port 64 (starting prize), a special symbol is drawn by using it as a trigger, and then the special symbol (first symbol) is displayed in the first symbol display device 37. The variable display of the symbol) is executed. A variation pattern command and a stop type command are transmitted from the main control device 110 to the voice lamp control device 113, and as a result, the third symbol display device 81 changes the third symbol according to the variation display of the first symbol display device 37. The display is done.

When the variation display of the third symbol is performed on the third symbol display device 81, the high-speed variation display of the third symbol is first started, and then a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds to 60 seconds). After that, the display switches to the medium-speed fluctuation display of the third symbol, and further switches to the low-speed fluctuation display of the third symbol. Here, when the lottery result of the special symbol is a big hit, a stop display is performed in which the main symbols (third symbol) having the same number are aligned, the variable effect ends, and then the big hit effect is started. On the other hand, if the lottery result of the special symbol is out of order, a stop display is performed in which the main symbols (third symbol) of the same number are not aligned, the variation effect ends, and if there is a pending start prize, The next special symbol lottery will be held, and the next variable production will start.

The jackpot production is divided into three periods: a period in which the opening production is performed, a period in which the round production is performed, and a period in which the ending production is performed. The opening effect is to notify the player that the pachinko machine 10 will shift to the special gaming state and the specific winning opening 65a, which is normally closed, will be repeatedly opened to raise the player's expectation. It is a production, and the round production is a production for notifying the player of the number of rounds to be started from now on. In addition, the ending effect notifies the player of the end of the special game state, and also notifies the player of the game value (normal symbol time reduction period) given to the player after the jackpot ends (displays the time reduction period). Or, it is an effect for notifying the player that the lottery result will be a big hit in the lottery of the reserved special symbol (displaying the final effect). In addition, in the ending production, notifying the player of the game value (the time saving period of the normal symbol) is called "time saving period display", and the lottery result becomes a big hit in the reserved special symbol lottery. Notifying the player of this is called "confirmed effect display".

When the jackpot effect is performed in the third symbol display device 81, first, as shown in FIG. 5A, the voice lamp control is performed from the main control device 110 at the timing when the stop display of the third symbol is performed. An opening command is transmitted to the device 113. As a result, in the third symbol display device 81, the opening effect is started following the variation effect.

Next, a round number command indicating the first round is transmitted from the main control device 110 to the voice lamp control device 113 at the timing when the opening effect ends. As a result, in the third symbol display device 81, following the opening effect, a round effect corresponding to the first round is started. In the present embodiment, after the pachinko machine 10 shifts to the special gaming state, that state is continued until the opening and closing of the specific winning opening 65a is repeated 16 times (16 rounds).

After the first round is started and the specific winning opening 65a is opened, the specific winning opening 65a is closed when a predetermined time (for example, until 30 seconds elapse or until 10 balls are won). At the same time, the first round ends. Then, the start timing of the second round is immediately reached, and the round number command indicating the second round is transmitted from the main control device 110 to the voice lamp control device 113. As a result, in the third symbol display device 81, following the round effect corresponding to the first round, the round effect corresponding to the second round is started. When the second round is started, the opening / closing control of the specific winning opening 65a is performed as in the case of the first round. After that, every time a new round is started, a round number command indicating the new number of rounds is transmitted from the main control device 110 to the voice lamp control device 113, and the opening / closing control of the specific winning opening 65a is performed. Will be done. As a result, each round effect from the first round to the 16th round is executed in order.

Then, an ending command is transmitted from the main control device 110 to the voice lamp control device 113 at the timing when the opening / closing of the specific winning opening 65a is completed 16 times (16 rounds). As a result, the ending effect is started in the third symbol display device 81. As described above, in the ending effect, the player is notified of the end of the special game state, and the time saving period is displayed (the game value given to the player after the jackpot ends (the time saving period of the normal symbol) is the game. (Notify the player) or a final effect display is performed (the player is notified that the lottery result will be a big hit in the reserved special symbol lottery). Whether the "short-time display" or the "confirmed effect display" is performed in the ending effect depends on the jackpot type of this special symbol, the jackpot type of the reserved special symbol, the value of the counter not shown, etc. Is selected based on.

When the "time saving period display" is performed in the third symbol display device 81, for example, as shown in FIG. 5B, "chance 100 times" (period) is displayed at the lower right of the screen of the third symbol display device 81. Information example) is displayed. This screen is displayed when a special symbol lottery is made and the lottery result is "big hit B". From the end of the big hit to the end of the special symbol lottery 100 times, the time saving state of the normal symbol is reached. Means that will continue. When this screen is displayed, the player can easily recognize the period during which the time saving state of the normal symbol will continue (the time saving period of the normal symbol).

In addition, the longer the time reduction period of the normal symbol, the more chances that the ball will pass through the second entrance 67, so that the lottery of the normal symbol will be held more often, and the chance of winning the normal symbol will also increase. More. Therefore, since there are many opportunities for the electric accessory to be opened as a big hit of a normal symbol, it becomes easier for the ball to enter the first ball entrance 64, and a lottery for a special symbol becomes easier to be performed. Therefore, the longer the displayed normal symbol has a shorter time period, the stronger the expectation that the special symbol will be a big hit, and the player can have it, so that the player's motivation to participate in the game can be increased. it can. Therefore, it is possible to keep the player motivated to participate in the game.

Further, since the first entry port 64 is a winning opening in which five balls are paid out as prize balls when a ball enters, the electric accessory is opened as a big hit of a normal symbol, and the ball is first entered. The easier it is to enter the ball mouth 64, the more prize balls will be. As a result, even if the pachinko machine 10 plays a game, the number of balls held is difficult to decrease, or the number of balls held is not reduced. Therefore, the player is in a state where the number of balls held is difficult to decrease, or the number of balls held is reduced. You can get a sense of the period that you can get a big hit of a special symbol without it. Therefore, since the player's willingness to participate in the game can be increased, the player can continue to have the willingness to participate in the game.

On the other hand, when the "fixed effect display" is performed on the third symbol display device 81, for example, "super chance!" (Another example of information) is displayed at the lower right of the screen of the third symbol display device 81. .. This screen means that the lottery result will always be a big hit when any of the lottery of the reserved special symbols is made. When this screen is displayed, the player can recognize that the special symbol will be a big hit in the reserved special symbol lottery, so that the player is expected to be a big hit of the special symbol. Can be held. Therefore, since it is possible to increase the motivation of the player to participate in the game, it is possible to keep the player motivated to participate in the game.

Returning to FIG. 2, the description will be continued. The second symbol display device 83 performs variable display by indicating by a lighting state whether or not a lottery of ordinary symbols performed when the ball passes through the second entry port 67 is being executed. As a stop symbol after the end of the fluctuation, a normal symbol (second symbol) corresponding to the lottery result of the normal symbol is indicated by a lighting state.

More specifically, in the second symbol display device 83, every time the ball passes through the second entrance 67, the symbol "○" and the symbol "x" as the second symbol are alternately lit. Variable display is performed. In the pachinko machine 10, when the variation display on the second symbol display device 83 is stopped at a predetermined symbol (the symbol “○” in the present embodiment), the electric accessory attached to the first ball entry port 64 operates for a predetermined time. It is configured to be in a state (opened), and as a result, a ball can easily enter the first ball entry port 64. The number of times the ball has passed through the second entry port 67 is held up to four times, and the number of held balls is displayed by the above-mentioned first symbol display device 37 and is also lit and displayed by the second symbol hold lamp 84. To. Four second symbol holding lamps 84 are provided for the maximum number of holding lamps, and are symmetrically arranged below the third symbol display device 81.

The variation display of the normal symbol (second symbol) is performed by switching the lighting and non-lighting of a plurality of lamps in the second symbol display device 83 as in the present embodiment, and the first symbol display device 37. And a part of the third symbol display device 81 may be used. Similarly, the second symbol holding lamp 84 may be turned on by a part of the third symbol display device 81. Further, the maximum number of reserved balls is not limited to 4 times, and the number of times the ball passes through the second ball entrance 67 is 3 times or less, or 5 times or more, as in the case of the first ball opening 64. It may be set to (for example, 8 times). Further, since the number of reserved balls is indicated by the first symbol display device 37, the lighting display may not be performed by the second symbol hold lamp 84.

Below the variable display device unit 80, a first ball entry port 64 into which a ball can enter is arranged. When a ball enters the first ball entry port 64, the first ball entry port switch (not shown) provided on the back surface side of the game board 13 is turned on, and the first ball entry port switch is turned on. A special symbol is drawn by the main control device 110, and the display according to the lottery result is indicated by the LED 37a of the first symbol display device 37. In addition, the first entry port 64 is also one of the winning openings in which five balls are paid out as prize balls when a ball enters.

A variable winning device 65 is arranged below the first ball opening 64, and a horizontally long rectangular specific winning opening (large opening) 65a is provided in a substantially central portion thereof. In the pachinko machine 10, when the lottery of the special symbol performed by the main control device 110 becomes a big hit, the LED 37a of the first symbol display device 37 is turned on so as to be the stop symbol of the big hit after a predetermined time (variation time) has elapsed. At the same time, the stop symbol of the third symbol corresponding to the jackpot is displayed on the third symbol display device 81 to indicate the occurrence of the jackpot. After that, the game state shifts to a special game state (16 rounds of jackpot) in which a larger amount of prize balls are paid out than in the normal state. As this special game state, the specific winning opening 65a, which is normally closed, is opened for a predetermined time (for example, until 30 seconds have passed or until 10 balls are won).

The specific winning opening 65a is closed after a lapse of a predetermined time, and after the closing, the specific winning opening 65a is opened again for a predetermined time. The opening / closing operation of the specific winning opening 65a can be repeated 16 times (16 rounds). The state in which this opening / closing operation is performed is a form of a special gaming state that is advantageous for the player, and a larger amount of prize balls than usual is paid out to the player as a game value (game value). Is done.

Specifically, the variable winning device 65 includes a horizontally long rectangular opening / closing plate that covers the specific winning opening 65a, and a large opening solenoid (not shown) for driving the opening / closing forward with the lower side of the opening / closing plate as an axis. And have. The specific winning opening 65a is normally in a closed state in which the ball cannot win or is difficult to win. In the case of a big hit, the large opening solenoid is driven to tilt the opening / closing plate downward to the front, temporarily forming an open state in which the ball can easily win a prize in the specific winning opening 65a, and the open state and the normal closing state are formed. It operates so as to alternate between the state and the state.

The special gaming state is not limited to the above-described form. A large opening that opens and closes separately from the specific winning opening 65a is provided in the game area, and when the LED 37a corresponding to the big hit is turned on in the first symbol display device 37, the specific winning opening 65a is opened for a predetermined time and the specific winning opening is opened. A special gaming state is a game state in which a large opening port provided separately from the specific winning opening 65a is opened a predetermined number of times for a predetermined time when the ball wins a prize in the specific winning opening 65a while the opening 65a is open. It may be formed.

Attachment spaces K1 for attaching certificate stamps, identification labels, etc. are provided in the left and right corners on the lower side of the game board 13, and the certificate stamps, etc. attached to the attachment space K1 are small in the front frame 14. It can be visually recognized through the window 35 (see FIG. 1).

Further, the game board 13 is provided with an out port 66. A ball that has not entered any of the winning openings 63, 64, 65a is guided through the out opening 66 to a ball discharge path (not shown). A large number of nails are planted on the game board 13 in order to appropriately disperse and adjust the falling direction of the ball, and various members (accessories) such as a windmill are arranged.

Next, the passage forming member 800 provided on the front surface side of the inner frame 13 will be described with reference to FIGS. 2 and 3. The passage forming member 800 is composed of a unit base assembled to the inner frame 12 and a unit cover assembled to the lower plate unit 15, and the game ball is released by closing the lower plate unit 15 with respect to the inner frame 12. It is formed with a passage width that allows one ball to pass through. With such a configuration, even if ball clogging occurs in the passage forming member 800, the inside of the passage can be easily inspected only by opening the lower plate unit 15 from the inner frame 12. When adopting a configuration in which a ball passage is formed by closing a plurality of members in this way, a passing surface through which the game ball passes through one member and another surface forming the passage in the other member are adopted. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the game ball from coming into contact with the seams of the respective members when passing through the ball passage and the ball flow becoming unstable. In the present embodiment, since it is possible to easily inspect the inside of the passage even if it is a complicated ball passage, the unit base and the unit cover are each molded of a resin molded product (polycarbonate).

The passage forming member 800 does not have to have all of the above-described configurations, and may be a part of the ball passage. Further, the ball passage may be configured by assembling the unit base and the unit cover, and the unit cover may be attached to the unit base.

The passage forming member 800 includes a lower plate discharge passage 800a for discharging the game ball to the lower plate 50 when the upper plate 17 (see FIG. 1) is full, and a lower plate discharge passage 800a that does not reach the game area or temporarily reaches the game area. A foul ball passage 800b for discharging the game ball (hereinafter referred to as a foul ball) that has reached the above plate 17 but has entered the launch path 701 again after colliding with a nail or the like, and a ball removal switch (shown in the figure). A launch ball discharge passage 800c for discharging the game ball on the launch rail 801 to the lower plate 50 is formed during the ball pulling operation for operating the ball. The passage forming member 800 integrally forms the lower plate discharge passage 800a, the foul ball passage 800b, and the launch ball discharge passage 800c, whereby the structure is formed rather than forming each passage with a separate member. It is possible to simply reduce the component cost, reduce the number of components to reduce the assembly cost, or form the component compactly to facilitate the layout of other components. Further, since the plurality of passages are collectively molded with resin, it is possible to improve the accuracy of the positional relationship of each passage.

In particular, since the confluence of the game ball flowing down the lower plate discharge passage 800a and the game ball flowing down the launch ball discharge passage 800c is also resin-molded in advance, the game ball flowing down the lower plate discharge passage 800a has priority. It is possible to reliably and easily realize a configuration in which the ball flows down to the lower plate discharge port 50a from above the launch ball discharge passage 800c so as to flow down to the lower plate.

A gap 802 of about 40 mm is formed between the launch rail 801 and the launch path 701 formed by the inner rail 61 and the outer rail 62 on the front surface of the game board 13, so as to receive the foul ball that has fallen from this gap. Is provided with a foul ball passage 800b. The foul ball received in the foul ball passage 800b is discharged from the upper plate discharge port 17a to the upper plate 17.

At the right end of the passage forming member 800, a launch ball discharge passage 800c, which is a passage for a game ball connecting the downstream side of the launch rail 801 and the lower plate discharge port 50a, is formed. A shutter mechanism (not shown) that can be opened and closed is provided at the entrance of the launch ball discharge passage 800c, and the shutter mechanism is opened by operating the ball removal switch (not shown) provided on the upper plate 17. The game ball located on the launch rail is discharged to the launch ball discharge passage 800c and returned to the lower plate 50.

In the present embodiment, the game ball flowing down the foul ball passage 800b is guided to the upper plate 17, but it may be guided directly to the ball launching unit 112a instead of the upper plate 17. By doing so, even if a foul ball is generated, it can be quickly re-launched.

Next, among the launch paths 701 provided on the game board 13, the configuration in the vicinity of the foul ball entry passage 606 provided on the lower left side of the launch path 701 will be described with reference to FIGS. 2 and 3. The foul ball entry passage 606 is a passage through which the foul ball flows down, and is divided in the width direction by the outer rail 62, the guide member 605, and the entry passage forming member 607 erected on the game board 13. , A passage whose front and rear surfaces are partitioned by the glass unit 16. This is a space in which a game ball branched from the launch path 701 by the second opening 604 flows down. The foul ball that has flowed down in the foul ball entry passage 606 enters the foul winning opening 601 provided in the passage. As described above, since the glass unit 16 is formed on the front surface of the foul ball entry passage 606, the inside of the passage can be visually confirmed. Further, by opening the front frame 14 to which the glass unit 16 is attached, the inside of the passage can be easily inspected.

The second opening 604 is formed between the outer rail 62 forming the outer peripheral side of the launch path 701 formed in an arc shape and the guide member 605. The second opening 604 is the outer peripheral side of the region where the launch ball is launched to the upper left (hereinafter referred to as the lower left chord region) in the launch path 701, that is, the launch path 701 when the foul ball flows down due to its own weight. It is provided at a position that abuts on the outer peripheral side of the string (hereinafter referred to as the lower left string position). The reason why the second opening 604 is provided at the lower left chord position in this way is that the foul ball generated near the end of the launch path 701 can enter the second opening 604 by its own weight. When the second opening 604 is provided near the end of the launch path 701, that is, in the region where the launched game ball moves upward to the right (hereinafter referred to as the upper left string region), the foul ball flows down due to its own weight. The position of contact is the inner peripheral side (inner rail 61) of the launch path 701 (hereinafter, referred to as the upper left string position). In the present embodiment, the launch path 701 has a left arc shape so as to launch the game ball toward the upper left side, but even when an arc shape configuration other than the present embodiment is adopted, the foul ball is By providing the second opening 604 on the side that comes into contact with the ball due to its own weight, it is possible to easily enter the foul ball.

Next, the configuration in the vicinity of the second opening 604 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is an enlarged view of region II in the pachinko machine 10 shown in FIG. A guide member 602 for guiding the foul ball to the second opening is provided on the guide member 605 side (right side of FIG. 3) of the second opening 604. The guide member 602 is formed of an elastic member (urethane), and its mounting base 602a is fixed to the game board 13 with screws. Since the mounting base portion 602a is covered with the protective portion 605b of the guide member 605, the game balls do not collide with each other. The guide member 602 is extended to about half in the width direction of the launch path 701 in order to receive the foul ball, and prevents the foul ball from flowing down to the starting end of the launch path 701. Further, the game ball launched by the ball launching unit 112a rolls on the inclined surface 605a of the guide member 605 and then comes into contact with the guide member 602, but the tip of the inclined surface 605a of the guide member 605 is the guide member. Since the protective portion is formed so as to cover the mounting base portion 602a of the 602, the launched game ball comes into contact with the tip portion of the guiding member 602. The guiding member 602 is formed of an elastic member, and when it comes into contact with a game ball launched from the ball launching unit 112a, its tip portion is elastically deformed in a direction of entering the foul ball entry passage 606 (dotted line in FIG. 3). (Refer to the figure), and a part of the second opening 604 is covered. In this state, the guiding member 602 faces the second opening, and the opening width of the second opening 604 is narrowed.

Therefore, when the game ball launched from the ball launching unit 112a passes near the guiding member 602, the guiding member 602 is elastically deformed, so that the launching force does not drop significantly. Further, since the guide member is elastically deformed, the opening width of the second opening 604 is narrowed, so that it is possible to smoothly launch the second opening without falling into the second opening. Then, after the launched game ball has passed, the guiding member 602 elastically returns to its original position.

Next, the case where the guide member 602 collides with the foul ball will be described. The tip of the guide member 602 is configured to project toward the launch path 701 from the straight line connecting the inclined surface 605a of the guide member 605 and the inclined surface starting end of the outer rail 62. Further, the outer rail 62 and the second opening 604 are formed so that the extension line of the inclined surface of the outer rail 62 toward the second opening 604 side goes into the second opening 604. At the location configured in this way, the foul ball flowing down from the outer rail 62 side will enter the second opening 604 by following one of the following paths.

When entering the second opening 604 without contacting the guide member 602, the flow speed of the foul ball is reduced by the protrusion 605a for preventing the foul winning opening 601 from reaching the foul winning opening 601 with that momentum, and then the foul. Reach the winning opening 601. On the other hand, when entering the second opening after contacting the guiding member 602, the guiding member is elastically deformed in the direction of entering the launch path 701 by an external force received from the foul ball. After the flow speed of the foul ball is reduced by this elastic deformation, the foul winning opening 601 is reached.

Even if the guide member 602 is elastically deformed in the direction of entering the launch path 701 due to an external force received from the foul ball, the protective portion 605b of the guide member 605 limits the change of the guide member 602. The launch path 701 is not blocked by the external force received, and the guide member is only widened to the extent that the opening width of the second opening 604 is widened (the gap between the guide member 602 and the protection portion 605b in FIG. 3 is eliminated). Only the 602 is elastically deformed. Even in such an elastically deformed state, two game balls pass through the passage width of the launch path 701 immediately after passing through the guide member 605 so that the game ball launched by the ball launch unit 112a can pass through the launch path 701. It is a possible width.

By using such a configuration, it is possible to achieve both the function of receiving the foul ball and guiding it to the foul ball entry passage 606 and the function of smoothly passing the game ball launched from the ball launching unit 112a. It becomes. Further, since the guide member 605, which is a member different from the guide member 602, is used to limit the elastic deformation of the guide member 602, the guide member 602 is moved in one direction (the direction in which the guide member 602 enters the foul ball entry passage 606). Is easy to change, and it is possible to eliminate the need to use complicated techniques such as making the material hard to change in other directions (directions that block the launch path).

The guide member 602 is not limited to the above-described configuration, as long as it does not block the game ball launched from the ball launch unit 112a and has a function of guiding the foul ball to the second opening. Often, for example, a mounting base 602a has a spring configuration that can rotate and return to the origin position, and a variable configuration in which a plate-shaped member is pivotally supported by the mounting base 602a or a rotating body that can rotate only in the game ball launch direction is used. It may be the configuration that was used.

Further, even if the configuration is not variable, it may be a configuration that fulfills the above function. For example, by providing a guide passage that gradually tapers along the launch direction of the launch ball, the foul ball flows down to the ball launch unit 112a side. It may be configured to prevent this from happening. In this embodiment, urethane is used as the elastic member, but other rubber (silicon rubber or the like) may be used as long as it is a material having excellent impact resilience. Further, the mounting position of the guide member 602 may be set to the inner rail 61 side.

In the foul ball entry passage 606, a protrusion 605c integrally formed with the guide member 605 is provided so as to cover the foul winning opening 601, and the foul ball is provided in the foul winning opening 601. It prevents a vigorous collision.

The foul ball that has flowed down the foul ball entry passage 606 enters the foul winning opening 601 and, like the game balls that have won in the other winning openings, flows down the collection passage (not shown) and then the game board 13 It is discharged to an out port (not shown) provided on the back surface. The foul winning switch 208a detects a foul ball that has entered the foul winning opening 601, and the detection result is a prize ball payout process (not shown) or a ball entry abnormality determination process (S1004 in FIG. 23), which will be described later. Used for.

The launch ball detection switch 208b is a proximity switch that detects a game ball that has passed through the launch path 701, and the detection result is used for a ball entry abnormality determination process (S1004 in FIG. 23) described later. The launch ball detection switch 208b is provided in the vicinity of the guide member 602 at a position where the launched game ball can be detected and the foul ball does not flow backward.

By setting the launch ball detection switch 208b as a switch that can also detect the direction in which the game ball passes, it is determined whether the detected game ball is a launched game ball or a foul ball that flows backward in the launch path 701. Therefore, the mounting position of the launch ball detection switch 208b can be freely set. As a switch capable of detecting the passing direction of the game ball, it is provided with a passage part through which the game ball passes in a row and a plurality of detection parts provided along the passing direction of the game ball, and the detection order (change pattern) of each detection part is provided. ), A technique for detecting the passing direction of the game ball can be considered. Specifically, a technique for detecting a change in the magnetic field or an electric signal corresponding to the change in the magnetic field can be considered.

In the present embodiment, the foul ball entry passage 606 is configured to have an acute angle with respect to the launch path 701. This is a configuration for taking measures against fraudulent measures against the flow of the game ball and the foul winning opening 601 in the launch path 701, and the details will be described later.

Here, the flow of the game ball launched by the ball launching unit 112a will be described. The game ball launched by the ball launching unit 112a rolls on the launch rail 801 and jumps over the gap 802 with its momentum to roll on the inclined surface 605a of the guide member 605. After that, the game ball rolling on the inclined surface 605a of the guide member 605 jumps over the second opening 604, passes through the first opening 603 provided with the return ball prevention member 68 along the outer rail 62, and enters the game area. It is launched.

Among the game balls launched by the ball launching unit 112a, the flow of the foul ball differs depending on the location where the foul ball is generated. When a foul ball is generated on the terminal side of the launch path 701, the ball is guided into the foul ball entry passage 606 by the guiding member 602 and enters the foul winning opening 601 provided in the foul ball entry passage. Although the details will be described later, the number of payouts (number of prize balls) based on the entry into the foul winning opening 601 is set to one ball, and the payout control is based on the entry of the game ball into the foul winning opening 601. A game ball is paid out from the device 111 to the upper plate 17.

On the other hand, the foul ball generated on the start end side of the launch path 701, specifically, on the start end side of the launch path 701 rather than the second opening 604 which is the branch port to the foul ball entry passage 606, falls into the gap 802. Then, it is returned to the upper plate 17 via the foul ball passage 800b.

In the present embodiment, the foul ball is branched by the second opening 604 or the gap 802, and the game ball is supplied to the upper plate 17, so that the player can play the game based on the generation of the foul ball. Since the ball is supplied to the upper plate, it can be fired again as it is. Further, since two configurations (second opening 604, gap 802) for branching the foul ball are provided at different positions of the launch path 701, the foul ball is launched on the side close to the location where the foul ball is generated. By branching from, the period during which the foul ball stays in the launch path 701 can be shortened as compared with the case where there is only one configuration for branching the foul ball. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a vicious cycle in which the game ball launched by the ball launching unit 112a collides with the foul ball staying in the launch path 701 and a new foul ball is generated.

Further, since the foul ball entry passage 606 is used as a configuration for branching the foul ball from the launch path on the game board 13, it is dedicated to returning the foul ball from the game board 13 side toward the front frame 14 as in the conventional case. There is no need to provide a passage for. Therefore, on the front frame side, the limited space inside the game machine can be effectively used as a space for installing other members (for example, decorative members and frame buttons). Further, since it is not necessary to provide a passage dedicated to the foul ball on the game board 13 side so as to communicate with the front frame 14 side, the degree of freedom in designing the game board 13 is increased, and the pachinko machine can improve the interest for the player. It becomes possible to provide 10.

Here, a characteristic configuration of each member provided in the vicinity of the launch path 701 will be described. The inclination angle on the launch rail 801 is designed so that the game ball reaches above the lowermost end of the inclined surface 605a of the guide member 605 so that the launched game ball surely jumps over the gap 802 (about). 20 degrees). The inclination angle of the inclined surface 605a of the guide member 605 is designed to be steeper (about 30 degrees) than the inclined angle on the launch rail 801 and the gap 802 is located on the extension line in the flow direction of the inclined surface 605a. Therefore, the foul ball flowing down on the guide member 605 will fall into the gap 802. Further, the launch ball that has rolled on the inclined surface 605a of the guide member 605 is designed to jump over the second opening 604. Specifically, the extension line A (see FIG. 4) extending the inclined surface 605a in the firing direction is configured to reach above the lower end of the outer rail 62.

Further, it is designed so that the second opening 604 faces on the lower end extension line of the outer rail 62. Therefore, the foul ball that has flowed down along the outer rail 62 is configured to surely fall into the second opening 604. That is, the foul ball entry passage 606 has an acute angle with respect to the game ball launch direction (rolling direction) of the inclined surface 605a of the guide member 605, and the flow direction of the foul ball that has flowed down along the outer rail 62. On the other hand, the foul ball entry passage 606 is bent and formed with respect to the launch path 701 so that the foul ball entry passage 606 (second opening 604) is located on the extension line thereof.

With such a configuration, the region through which the launch ball passes and the gap 802 and the second opening 604 can be provided at different positions so that the launch ball does not fall and the foul ball falls. can do. It is possible to achieve the same effect even if a step is provided in each passage.

Further, in the present embodiment, the passage width of the launch path 701 is designed to be narrowed at a position where the protection portion 605b of the guide member 605 and the inner rail 61 face each other. This is for ensuring that the foul ball generated on the end end side of the launch path flows down to the foul ball entry passage 606 without flowing down to the start end side of the launch path.

In the present embodiment, the foul ball entry passage 606 is provided on the lower left side of the game board 13. This is because the player does not feel uncomfortable when dealing with the prize ball by paying out the prize ball instead of returning the foul ball directly as in the conventional case. In other words, since the game ball is paid out to the upper plate 17 by the entry of the foul ball, the upper plate 17 (specifically, the upper plate 17) is as if the ball that won the foul winning opening 601 has returned to the upper plate. It is provided on the lower left side of the game board 13 above and near the place where the game ball is discharged.

As described above, by using the foul ball entry passage 606 for processing the foul ball in the launch path 701, it is not necessary to form a dedicated passage for returning the foul ball to the player, but it is malicious. There is a risk that the player illegally obtains the game ball by inserting the game ball with a thread into the foul winning opening 601 provided in the foul ball entry passage 606 and manipulating the thread. Therefore, the configuration for preventing the above-mentioned fraud will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 and 5.

FIG. 5A is a diagram showing a state in which the game ball to which the thread 610, which is a filamentous body, is attached reaches the foul winning switch 208a in the foul ball entry passage 606, and FIG. 5B is a diagram. , Is a diagram showing a state after the thread 610 is moved in the direction of arrow 611 by the player pulling the thread 610.

FIG. 5A shows a state in which the game ball to which the thread 610 is attached is launched by the ball launching unit 112a, and the game ball reaches the foul winning switch 208a in the foul winning opening 601. The game ball to which the thread 610 is attached is thrown in from the upper plate 17 in the same manner as a normal game ball, and is launched by the ball launching unit 112a.

The thread 610 used for such an illegal game is made of a material having a thickness that does not get caught in the structure in the ball launching unit 112a and that can withstand the weight of the game ball. Specifically, it is a piano wire, a fishing line (made of nylon), a cotton thread, or the like.

In the present embodiment, as described above, the foul ball entry passage 606 is bent so as to have an acute angle with respect to the game ball launching direction (rolling direction) of the game ball rolling on the inclined surface 605a of the guide member 605. When the game ball reaches the foul winning opening 601 (foul winning switch 208a), the thread 610 attached to the game ball has a substantially V-shape (or a substantially U-shape) ((a) in FIG. 5). )reference).

In FIG. 5A, the guide member 602 is in contact with the inside of the thread 610 having a substantially V shape, receives the load of the game ball from the thread 610, and the tip portion thereof is on the foul ball entry passage 606 side. It is bent to.

The thread 610 is also in contact with the protrusion 605c of the guide member 605. This will be described with reference to FIG. The protrusion 605a is configured to cover the foul winning opening 601 and its tip (line B in FIG. 4) protrudes to the left of the end of the foul winning opening 601 (line C in FIG. 4). (Line B is to the left of line C). Therefore, a part of the thread 610 having a substantially V shape comes into contact with the protrusion 605a. The line B in FIG. 4 is a vertical line that abuts on the tip position of the protrusion 605c, and the line C in FIG. 4 is a vertical line that abuts on one end of the foul winning opening 601 (one end on the side where the protrusion 605c protrudes). It is a line.

FIG. 5B shows a state in which the player operates the thread 610 from the state of FIG. 5A and the thread 610 moves in the direction of arrow 611 (the direction opposite to the launch direction of the game ball). In this state, the game ball to which the thread 610 is attached is located above the foul winning switch 208a. In this way, by alternately repeating the states of FIGS. 5 (a) and 5 (b), the winning switch is detected a plurality of times using one game ball, and the game ball is illegally acquired. It will be.

Next, the points different from FIG. 5 (a) will be described with reference to FIG. 5 (b). In addition to the position of the game ball to which the thread 610 is attached changes as described above, the bent state of the guide member 602 is significantly different. This is because the guiding member 602 succumbs to the frictional energy generated by the movement of the thread 610 and bends in the moving direction of the thread 610. That is, because the thread 610 moves in the direction opposite to the launch direction of the game ball, the guiding member 602 receives an external force stronger than the external force when the guide member 602 collides with the foul ball. The external force referred to here is conceptually used such as all the forces received by the guiding member 602 and the force received by a part of the guiding member 602, and the tip surface of the guiding member 602 due to the movement of the thread 610. Of these, since one point in contact with the thread 610 receives an external force, the tip of the guiding member 602 is greatly elastically deformed.

By elastically deforming the guide member 602 with the movement of the thread 610 in this way, the movement of the thread 610 and the movement of the game ball do not interlock with each other, and it becomes possible to make illegal games difficult. When the thread 610 is elastically deformed, the total length of the thread 610 is elastically deformed so that the position of the game ball does not move even if the thread 610 is pulled. As such a configuration, a member that shrinks due to frictional energy generated by the movement of the thread 610 can be considered.

Further, in the present embodiment, since the tip of the guiding member 602 bends so as to block the launch path 701 as the thread 610 moves, a normal game is performed while the thread 610 is used for cheating. Even if the game ball launched by the ball launching unit 112a comes into contact with the guide member 602 (or the thread 610), it is possible to limit the launched game ball from normally reaching the gaming area.

In the present embodiment, the guiding member 602 has a function of restricting the movement of the thread 610 and restricting the firing of the game ball when performing a normal game while operating the thread 610. In addition to 602, a new member may be used as an anti-fraud member.

The protrusion 605c may be provided with a cutting means capable of cutting the thread 610. By doing so, the thread 610 is cut at the position where it comes into contact with the protrusion 605c, and the above-mentioned fraud can be prevented. As the cutting means, one that cuts by utilizing the frictional force and the pressure when the thread 610 moves can be considered. Further, a cutting means may be provided at a portion where the guide member is provided. By doing so, it is possible to provide cutting means at two places where the thread 610 comes into contact with each other, and it is possible to further prevent illegal games.

A detection switch may be provided on the protrusion 605c so that the contact state for a predetermined time or longer can be detected. By doing so, it is possible to monitor that the game ball with thread has invaded the foul ball entry passage 606. The location where such a detection switch is installed is not limited to this, and may be any location as long as the game ball does not abut for a long time and the thread 610 abuts. Further, a detection switch may be provided to detect that the guide member 602 is elastically deformed by the thread 610 and comes into contact with the wall (inner rail 61) on the opposite side of the launch path 701, or the launch path 701 (guide member 605) may be provided. A sensor for detecting the presence of the thread 610 may be provided at a position facing the inner rail 61). As long as this sensor is provided with a plurality of detection units along the launch path 701 and can determine that the plurality of sensors are continuously detecting an object for a predetermined period or longer, by doing so, It is possible to prevent false detection due to the passage of the game ball or dust adhering to the detection unit.

As shown in FIG. 5, the control board units 90 and 91 and the back pack unit 94 are mainly provided on the back side of the pachinko machine 10. The control board unit 90 is unitized by mounting a main board (main control device 110), a voice lamp control board (voice lamp control device 113), and a display control board (display control device 114). The control board unit 91 is unitized by mounting a payout control board (payout control device 111), a launch control board (launch control device 112), a power supply board (power supply device 115), and a card unit connection board 116.

In the back pack unit 94, the back pack 92 forming the protective cover portion and the payout unit 93 are unitized. In addition, each control board is used for MPU as a one-chip microcomputer that controls each control, a port for contacting various devices, a random number generator used for various lottery, and for time counting and synchronization. A clock pulse generation circuit or the like is installed as needed.

The main control device 110, the voice lamp control device 113 and the display control device 114, the payout control device 111 and the launch control device 112, the power supply device 115, and the card unit connection board 116 are housed in the board boxes 100 to 104, respectively. .. The board boxes 100 to 104 include a box base and a box cover that covers an opening of the box base, and the box base and the box cover are connected to each other to house each control device and each board.

Further, in the board box 100 (main control device 110) and the board box 102 (payout control device 111 and launch control device 112), the box base and the box cover are connected by a sealing unit (not shown) so as not to be opened (caulking structure). (Consolidated by). Further, a sealing sticker (not shown) is attached to the connecting portion between the box base and the box cover over the box base and the box cover. This sealing sticker is made of a brittle material, and if the sealing sticker is to be peeled off in order to open the board boxes 100 and 102, or if the board boxes 100 and 102 are forcibly opened, the box base side and the box cover are used. Cut to the side. Therefore, by checking the sealing unit or the sealing seal, it is possible to know whether or not the substrate boxes 100 and 102 have been opened.

The payout unit 93 includes a tank 130 located at the uppermost portion of the back pack unit 94 and opened upward, a tank rail 131 connected below the tank 130 and gently inclined toward the downstream side, and a downstream of the tank rail 131. A case rail 132 vertically connected to the side and a payout device 133 provided at the most downstream portion of the case rail 132 and paying out balls by a predetermined electrical configuration of a payout motor 216 (see FIG. 6) are provided. ing. The tank 130 is sequentially replenished with balls supplied from the island equipment of the game hall, and the required number of balls is appropriately paid out by the payout device 133. The ball paid out by the payout device 133 is paid out to the upper plate 17 via the upper plate discharge port 17a by a ball flow path (not shown). A vibrator 134 for adding vibration to the tank rail 131 is attached to the tank rail 131. It should be noted that the flow destination of the ball flow path through which the ball paid out by the payout device 133 flows down is not only the upper plate 17, but also a ball supply passage (not shown) for supplying the game ball to the ball launching unit 112a, and a ball. It may flow down to the launch unit 112a, or a plurality of these paths may be provided and the flow-down destination may be switched by a flow path switching mechanism. In this case, it is preferable to operate the flow path switching mechanism so that only the payout of the prize ball based on the game ball entered into the foul ball winning opening 601 described above flows down to the ball supply passage or the ball launching unit 112a. By doing so, it becomes possible to quickly play a game using the game ball given by the generation of the foul ball.

Further, the payout control device 111 is provided with a state return switch 120, the launch control device 112 is provided with a variable resistor operation knob 121, and the power supply device 115 is provided with a RAM erase switch 122. The state return switch 120 is operated to clear the ball clogging (return to the normal state) when a payout error occurs, such as a ball clogging of the payout motor 216 (see FIG. 6). The operation knob 121 is operated to adjust the firing force of the firing solenoid. The RAM erase switch 122 is operated when the power is turned on when it is desired to return the pachinko machine 10 to the initial state.

The configuration of the pachinko machine 10 used in the first embodiment has been described above. In the pachinko machine 10, the foul ball generated in the launch path 701 is transferred to the foul ball entry passage 606 by the guiding member 602. It is configured so that the foul ball is guided and the foul ball enters the foul winning opening 601 provided in the foul ball entry passage 606. Then, one game ball is paid out from the payout control device 111 based on the ball entering the foul ball winning opening 601 and is given to the upper plate 17. By using such a configuration, it is not necessary to provide a dedicated passage for returning the game ball to the upper plate 17 in response to the foul ball, and the cost of manufacturing the pachinko machine 10 can be reduced. Further, by using a prize ball payout mechanism based on the entry of a ball into the winning opening, which has been conventionally possessed by the pachinko machine 10 like the present pachinko machine 10, more effect can be achieved.

In the present embodiment, when one foul ball is detected, one prize ball is paid out. However, it is sufficient if the player can be given a game value equivalent to the detected foul ball. For example, in the case of a game machine that digitally manages a holding ball, a signal having the same value as one game ball may be sent to the digital. In addition, the number of game balls used and the game value of one change of the special symbol 1 are associated in advance, the number of detected foul balls is counted, and when the predetermined number is reached, the game ball is concerned. The special symbol 1 may be changed as a game value equivalent to the number.

Further, in the present embodiment, the guiding member 602 for guiding the foul ball to the foul ball entry passage is provided so as to elastically deform in the direction in which the opening width of the second opening 604 is widened by abutting with the foul ball. Therefore, it is possible to efficiently guide the foul ball to the foul ball entry passage. Further, in the state where the foul ball is not in contact with the guide member 602, the opening width of the second opening 604 is narrower than in the state where the foul ball is in contact, so that the game ball launched by the ball launching unit 112a It is possible to make it difficult to enter the second opening 604.

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Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10.

The main control device 110 is equipped with an MPU 201 as a one-chip microcomputer which is an arithmetic unit. The MPU 201 is a ROM 202 that stores various control programs and fixed value data executed by the MPU 201, and a memory for temporarily storing various data and the like when the control program stored in the ROM 202 is executed. A certain RAM 203 and various other circuits such as an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, and a data transmission / reception circuit are built in. Although the payout control device 111 and the main control device 110 can be transmitted and received in both directions by a data transmission / reception circuit, the main control device 110 is used for a sub control device such as the voice lamp control device 113. Is transmitted from to the sub-control unit in only one direction.

In the main control device 110, a special symbol lottery, a normal symbol lottery, a display setting in the first symbol display device 37, a display setting in the second symbol display device 83, and a display setting in the third symbol display device 81. The main processing of the pachinko machine 10 such as is executed. The RAM 203 is provided with various counters for controlling these processes.

Here, with reference to FIG. 7, a counter and the like provided in the RAM 203 of the main control device 110 will be described. These counters and the like are used for drawing special symbols, drawing ordinary symbols, setting the display on the first symbol display device 37, setting the display on the second symbol display device 83, and setting the display on the third symbol display device 81. It is used in the MPU 201 of the main control device 110 to perform such as.

To set the display of the special symbol lottery and the display of the first symbol display device 37 and the third symbol display device 81, the first random number counter C1 used for the special symbol lottery and the jackpot type of the special symbol are selected. The first hit type counter C2 used for, the stop type selection counter C3 used for selecting the out-of-order stop type in the special symbol, and the first initial value random number used for setting the initial value of the first random number counter C1. The counter CINI1 and the variation type counter CS1 used for selecting the variation pattern are used. Further, the second random number counter C4 is used for the lottery of ordinary symbols, and the second initial value random number counter CINI2 is used for setting the initial value of the second random number counter C4. Each of these counters is a loop counter in which 1 is added to the previous value each time it is updated, and after reaching the maximum value, it returns to 0.

Each counter is updated, for example, at intervals of 2 milliseconds, which is the execution interval of the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 12), and some counters are updated irregularly in the main process (see FIG. 21). Then, the updated value is appropriately stored in the counter buffer set in the predetermined area of the RAM 203. The RAM 203 is provided with a special symbol holding ball storage area 203a consisting of one execution area and four holding areas (holding first to fourth areas), and each of these areas has a first ball entry port. Each value of the first hit random number counter C1, the first hit type counter C2, and the stop type selection counter C3 is stored according to the timing of entering the ball 64. Further, the RAM 203 is provided with a normal symbol holding ball storage area 203b including one execution area and four holding areas (holding first to fourth areas), and balls are left and right in each of these areas. The value of the second random number counter C4 is stored in accordance with the timing of passing through any of the second entrances (through gates) 67.

Each counter will be described in detail. The first random number counter C1 is incremented by 1 in order within a predetermined range (for example, 0 to 399), and after reaching the maximum value (for example, 399 in the case of a counter capable of taking a value of 0 to 399), it is 0. It is configured to return to. In particular, when the first random number counter C1 makes one round, the value of the first initial value random number counter CINI1 at that time is read as the initial value of the first random number counter C1.

Further, the first initial value random number counter CINI1 is configured as a loop counter updated in the same range as the first random number counter C1. That is, for example, when the first random number counter C1 is a loop counter capable of taking a value of 0 to 399, the first initial value random number counter CINI1 is also a loop counter in the range of 0 to 399. The first initial value random number counter CINI1 is updated once for each execution of the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 12), and is repeatedly updated within the remaining time of the main process (see FIG. 21).

The value of the first random number counter C1 is updated periodically (once for each timer interrupt process in this embodiment), and the special symbol holding ball of the RAM 203 is held at the timing when the ball wins the first ball opening 64. It is stored in the storage area 203a. The value of the random number that becomes the jackpot of the special symbol is set by the special symbol jackpot random number table (not shown) stored in the ROM 202 of the main control device 110, and the value of the random number counter C1 per first is special. If it matches the value of the random number that becomes the jackpot set by the symbol jackpot random number table, it is determined to be the jackpot of the special symbol. In addition, this special symbol jackpot random number table is for a low probability time of a special symbol (a period in which the special symbol is in a low probability state) and a high probability time (special symbol) with a higher probability of becoming a jackpot of a special symbol than the low probability time. It is divided into two types, one for the period in which the probability is high, and the number of random numbers that are the jackpots included in each is set differently. In this way, by making the number of random numbers to be a big hit different, the probability of being a big hit is changed between the low probability time of the special symbol and the high probability time of the special symbol. The first random number table for the high probability of the special symbol and the first random number table for the low probability of the special symbol are provided in the ROM 202 of the main control device 110, although they are not shown. See FIG. 6 (a)).

The first hit type counter C2 determines the display mode of the first symbol display device 37 when a special symbol is a big hit, and adds one by one within a predetermined range (for example, 0 to 99). It is configured to return to 0 after reaching the maximum value (for example, 99 in the case of a counter that can take a value from 0 to 99). The value of the first hit type counter C2 is updated periodically (once for each timer interrupt process in this embodiment), and the special symbol of RAM 203 is held at the timing when the ball wins the first entry port 64. It is stored in the sphere storage area 203a.

Here, if the value of the first hit random number counter C1 stored in the special symbol holding ball storage area 203a is not a random number that is a big hit of the special symbol, that is, if it is a random number that is out of the special symbol, the first The display mode corresponding to the stop symbol displayed on the symbol display device 37 is the one when the special symbol is removed.

On the other hand, if the value of the first hit random number counter C1 stored in the special symbol holding ball storage area 203a is a random number that is a big hit of the special symbol, it corresponds to the stop symbol displayed on the first symbol display device 37. The display mode is that of a big hit of a special symbol. In this case, the specific display mode at the time of the big hit is the display mode indicated by the value of the first hit type counter C2 stored in the same special symbol holding ball storage area 203a.

The first random number counter C1 in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured as a 2-byte loop counter in the range of 0 to 399. Then, as shown in FIG. 9A, in the first hit random number counter C1, when the probability of the special symbol is low, the number of random numbers that become the jackpot of the special symbol is one, and the random number value is “0”. Is stored in the special symbol jackpot random number table for low probability. As described above, when the probability of the special symbol is low, the total number of random numbers that will be the jackpot is 1 while the total number of random numbers is 400, so the probability of the special symbol being the jackpot is "1/400".

On the other hand, when the special symbol has a high probability, there are 10 random numbers that serve as jackpots for the special symbol, and the values "0 to 9" are stored in the special symbol jackpot random number table for the high probability. As described above, when the probability of the special symbol is high, the total number of random numbers that will be the jackpot is 10 while the total number of random numbers is 400, so the probability of the special symbol being the jackpot is "1/40".

It should be noted that the random number value that is the jackpot stored in the special symbol jackpot random number table for low probability and the random number value that is the jackpot stored in the special symbol jackpot random number table for high probability are duplicated values. A random number value that is a big hit may be set so as not to be. Here, if there is a value that is always used as a random value for the jackpot regardless of the situation of the pachinko machine 10, the random number value may be input from the outside and the jackpot may be easily assigned illegally. On the other hand, depending on the situation (that is, depending on whether the pachinko machine 10 is in the high probability state of the special symbol or the low probability state of the special symbol), the jackpot of the special symbol is changed by changing the random value that becomes the jackpot. Since it is possible to make it difficult to predict the random value, it is possible to suppress fraud.

Further, the value of the first type counter C2 in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured as a loop counter in the range of 0 to 99. Then, as shown in FIG. 9B, in the first hit type counter C2, when the random number value is "0 to 49", the jackpot type is "big hit A". Further, when the random number value is "50 to 99", the jackpot type is "big hit B".

As described above, the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured so that two types of hit types (big hit A and big hit B) are determined by the value of the random number indicated by the first hit type counter C2. From the value (random number value) of the first hit type counter C2, the random number value for determining the jackpot type of the special symbol is set by the first hit type selection table 202b, and this table is the main control device. It is provided in the ROM 202 of the 110.

The stop type selection counter C3 is configured to be incremented by 1 in order within the range of 0 to 99, and return to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 99). In the present embodiment, the stop type selection counter C3 selects the stop type at the time of disconnection displayed by the third symbol display device 81, and after the reach occurs, the final stop symbol shifts by one before and after the reach symbol. "Reach other than front and back" (for example, 98,99), and "reach other than front and back" (for example, range of 90 to 97) where the final stop symbol stops outside the front and back of the reach symbol after the same reach occurs. Three stop (effect) patterns are selected with "complete deviation" (for example, in the range of 0 to 89) in which reach does not occur. The value of the stop type selection counter C3 is updated periodically (once for each timer interrupt process in this embodiment), and the special symbol holding ball of the RAM 203 is stored at the timing when the ball wins the first ball entry port 64. It is stored in the area 203a.

From the value (random value) of the stop type selection counter C3, the random number value for determining the stop type of the special symbol is set by the stop type selection table (not shown), and this table is the main control. It is provided in the ROM 202 of the device 110. Further, in the present embodiment, this table is divided into a special symbol for high probability and a special symbol for low probability, and a range of random values set for each stop type of deviation according to the table. Is changing. This is because the selection ratio of the stop type is changed depending on whether the pachinko machine 10 is in the high probability state of the special symbol or the low probability state of the special symbol.

For example, in a high-probability state, a table for high-probability times has a wide range of random numbers from 0 to 89 corresponding to the stop type of "completely off" so that the reach effect is not selected more than necessary because a big hit is likely to occur. Is selected, and "completely off" is easily selected. In this table, the "reach outside the front and rear" is narrowed to 98,99, and the "reach other than the front and rear" is also narrowed to 90 to 97, making it difficult to select "reach outside the front and rear" or "reach other than the front and rear". Further, in the low probability state, the range of the random number value corresponding to the stop type of "completely off" is narrow as 0 to 79 in order to secure the ball entry time to the first entry port 64. Table is selected, and it becomes difficult to select "Completely off".

In this stop type selection table, the range of random value corresponding to the stop type of "reach other than front and rear deviation" is widened to 80 to 97, and "reach other than front and rear deviation" can be easily selected. Therefore, in the low-probability state, it is possible to perform many reach displays with a long effect time, so that the ball entry time to the first entry port 64 can be secured, and the variation display by the third symbol display device 81 continues. It will be easier to do. Also in the latter table, the range of random values corresponding to the stop type of "reach before and after" is set to 98,99.

The variation type counter CS1 is configured to be incremented by 1 in order within the range of 0 to 198, and return to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 198). The variable type counter CS1 determines a rough display mode such as so-called normal reach and super reach. Specifically, the determination of the display mode is the determination of the fluctuation time of the symbol variation. Based on the fluctuation time determined by the variation type counter CS1, the reach type and the detailed symbol variation mode of the third symbol displayed on the third symbol display device 81 are determined by the voice lamp control device 113 and the display control device 114. To. The value of the variation type counter CS1 is updated once each time the main process (see FIG. 21) described later is executed once, and is repeatedly updated even within the remaining time in the main process. A fluctuation pattern table (see FIG. 10) that stores a random number value that determines one fluctuation time of the symbol fluctuation from the value (random value) of the fluctuation type counter CS1 is provided in the ROM 202 of the main control device 110. There is.

In the variation pattern table, for example, as variation patterns for disconnection, "disengagement (for long time)", "disengagement (for short time)", "disengagement normal reach", "disengagement super reach", "disengagement special reach" Various types are specified, and various types of "shared normal reach", "shared super reach", and "shared special reach" are specified as fluctuation patterns for both jackpot A and jackpot B, and as fluctuation patterns for both hit and miss, " Various types of "shared normal reach", various types of "shared super reach", and various types of "shared special reach" are stipulated. Then, from the various fluctuation patterns defined in the fluctuation pattern table, the fluctuation pattern is selected according to the lottery result and the stop type (in the case of a jackpot, the jackpot type).

The second random number counter C4 is configured as a loop counter in which, for example, 1 is sequentially added in the range of 0 to 239, the maximum value (that is, 239) is reached, and then the counter returns to 0. Further, when the second hit random number counter C4 makes one round, the value of the second initial value random number counter CINI2 at that time is read as the initial value of the second hit random number counter C4. In the present embodiment, the value of the second random number counter C4 is updated periodically, for example, for each timer interrupt process, and it is detected that the ball has passed through either the left or right second entry port (through gate) 67. When this is done, it is acquired and stored in the normal symbol holding ball storage area 203b of the RAM 203.

Then, the value of the random number that is a hit of the normal symbol is set by the second hit random number table 202c stored in the ROM 202 of the main control device, and the value of the second hit random number counter C4 is the second hit random number table 202c. If it matches the value of the random number that is the hit set by, it is judged to be a hit of the normal symbol. Further, the second random number table 202c is used for a low probability time of a normal symbol (a period in which the normal symbol is in a normal state) and a high probability time (normal symbol) with a higher probability of hitting a normal symbol than the low probability time. It is divided into two types, one for (the period during which the time is shortened), and the number of random numbers that are the jackpots contained in each is set differently. By making the number of random numbers to be hit different in this way, the probability of winning is changed between the low probability of the normal symbol and the high probability of the normal symbol.

As shown in FIG. 9 (c), there are 24 random numbers that hit the normal symbol at a low probability of the normal symbol, and the range is "5 to 28". These random number values are stored in the second random number table 202c for low probability. As described above, when the probability of a normal symbol is low, the total number of random numbers that become a jackpot is 24 while the total number of random numbers is 240, so the probability of a jackpot of a special symbol is "1/10".

When the pachinko machine 10 has a low probability of a normal symbol and the ball passes through the second entry port 67, the value of the random number counter C4 per second is acquired, and the normal symbol is displayed on the second symbol display device 83. The fluctuation display of is executed for 30 seconds. Then, if the acquired value of the random number counter C4 per second is in the range of "5-28", it is determined that the player has won, and after the variation display on the second symbol display device 83 is completed, the stop symbol (second symbol) ), The symbol "○" is lit and displayed, and the electric accessory attached to the first entrance 64 is opened only for "0.2 seconds x 1 time". In the present embodiment, when the pachinko machine 10 has a low probability of a normal symbol, the first ball entry port 64 is opened only "0.2 seconds x 1 time" when the normal symbol hits. , The opening time and the number of times may be set arbitrarily. For example, it may be opened "0.5 seconds x 2 times".

On the other hand, when there is a high probability of a normal symbol, there are 200 random values that are big hits of the normal symbol, and the range is "5 to 204". These random number values are stored in the second random number table 202c for high probability. As described above, when the probability of the special symbol is low, the total number of random numbers that will be the jackpot is 200 while the total number of random numbers is 240, so the probability of the special symbol being the jackpot is "1 / 1.2".

When the pachinko machine 10 has a high probability of a normal symbol and the ball passes through the second entrance 67, the value of the random number counter C4 per second is acquired, and the normal symbol is displayed on the second symbol display device 83. The fluctuation display of is executed for 3 seconds. Then, if the value of the acquired second random number counter C4 is in the range of "5 to 204", it is determined that the player has won, and after the variation display on the second symbol display device 83 is completed, the stop symbol (second symbol) ), The symbol "○" is lit and displayed, and the first ball entrance 64 is opened "1 second x 2 times". In this way, when the probability of the normal symbol is high, the time of variable display is very short, "30 seconds → 3 seconds", as compared with the case of the low probability of the normal symbol, and further, the first entrance 64 is released. Since the period is very long, "0.2 seconds x 1 time → 1 second x 2 times", it becomes easy for the ball to enter the first ball entry port 64. A table (not shown) storing a random number value for determining whether or not a normal symbol is hit from the value (random number value) of the second hit random number counter C4 is provided in the ROM 202. In the present embodiment, when the pachinko machine 10 has a high probability of a normal symbol, the first ball entry port 64 is opened only "1 second x 2 times" when the normal symbol hits, but it is opened. The time and number of times may be set arbitrarily. For example, it may be opened "3 seconds x 3 times".

The second initial value random number counter CINI2 is configured as a loop counter that is updated in the same range as the second random number counter C4 (value = 0 to 239), and is updated once for each timer interrupt process (see FIG. 12). At the same time, it is repeatedly updated within the remaining time of the main process (see FIG. 21).

As described above, the RAM 203 is provided with various counters and the like, and in the main control device 110, the jackpot lottery and the display on the first symbol display device 37 and the third symbol display device 81 are displayed according to the values of the counters and the like. The main processing of the pachinko machine 10 such as setting and lottery of display results in the second symbol display device 83 can be executed.

Returning to FIG. 6, the description will be continued. The MPU 201 of the main control device 110 is provided with a ROM 202 that stores various control programs executed by the MPU 201 and fixed value data. Further, the RAM 203 provided in the MPU 201 of the main control device 110 is a stack area in which the contents of the internal registers of the MPU 201 and the return address of the control program executed by the MPU 201 are stored in addition to the various counters shown in FIG. It has a work area (work area) in which various flags and counters, I / O values, and the like are stored.

The RAM 203 has a configuration in which a backup voltage is supplied from the power supply device 115 to hold (back up) data even after the power supply of the pachinko machine 10 is cut off, and all the data stored in the RAM 203 is backed up. ..

When the power supply is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, the stack pointer at the time of the power failure (including the time when the power failure occurs; the same applies hereinafter) and the value of each register are stored in the RAM 203. On the other hand, when the power is turned on (including power on due to power failure elimination; the same applies hereinafter), the state of the pachinko machine 10 is restored to the state before the power was cut off based on the information stored in the RAM 203. The writing to the RAM 203 is executed by the main process (see FIG. 21) when the power is cut off, and the restoration of each value written in the RAM 203 is executed in the start-up process (see FIG. 20) when the power is turned on. The NMI terminal (non-maskable interrupt terminal) of the MPU 201 is configured so that a power failure signal SG1 from the power failure monitoring circuit 252 is input when the power is cut off due to a power failure or the like, and the power failure signal SG1 is the MPU201. When input to, the NMI interrupt process (see FIG. 19) as the power failure process is immediately executed.

Here, the details of the ROM 202 and the RAM 203 provided in the MPU 201 of the main control device 110 will be described with reference to FIGS. 8 to 10. FIG. 8A is a schematic diagram schematically showing the contents of the ROM 202. As shown in FIG. 8A, the ROM 202 is provided with at least a first hit random number table 202a, a first hit type selection table 202b, a second hit random number table 202c, and a variation pattern table 202d. .. Details of these various tables will be described later with reference to FIGS. 9 and 10.

FIG. 8B is a schematic diagram schematically showing the contents of the RAM 203. As shown in FIG. 8, the RAM 203 includes a special symbol holding ball storage area 203a, a normal symbol holding ball storage area 203b, a special symbol holding ball number counter 203c, a normal symbol holding ball number counter 203d, and a probability variation flag 203e. , Time saving medium counter 203f, special figure fluctuation start flag 203g, ball entry flag 203h, launch flag 203i, ball entry number counter 203j, launch ball number counter 203k, timer counter 203m, timer counting flag 203n And another memory area 203z.

The special symbol holding ball storage area 203a has one execution area and four holding areas (holding first area to holding fourth area), and each of these areas has a random number counter C1 per first. , Each value of the first hit type counter C2 and the stop type selection counter C3 is stored.

More specifically, at the timing when the ball wins the first ball opening 64 (starting prize), each value of each counter C1 to C3 is acquired, and the acquired data is stored in four holding areas (holding number). Among the vacant areas (1st area to 4th area on hold), the areas with the smallest area numbers (1st to 4th) are stored in order. That is, the smaller the area number, the data corresponding to the time-old winning prize is stored, and the data corresponding to the time-oldest winning prize is stored in the reserved first area. If data is stored in all four holding areas, nothing is newly stored.

After that, when the special symbol lottery is performed in the main control device 110, each value of the counters C1 to C3 stored in the reserved first area of the special symbol reserved ball storage area 203a shifts to the execution area. Then, a determination such as a special symbol lottery is performed based on the respective values of the counters C1 to C3 stored in the execution area.

When the data is shifted from the hold 1st area to the execution area, the hold 1st area becomes empty. Therefore, a shift process is performed in which the winning data stored in the other holding areas (holding 2nd area to holding 4th area) is packed into the holding area (holding 1st area to holding 3rd area) having the smaller area number. Will be done. In the present embodiment, in the special symbol holding ball storage area 203a, the data is shifted only in the holding area (second holding area to fourth holding area) in which the winning data is stored.

In addition to the original special symbol jackpot lottery, as soon as the ball wins the first ball opening 64 (starting prize) and each value of each counter C1 to C3 is acquired according to the starting winning. From the acquired values of the counters C1 to C3, various information obtained when the original lottery is performed may be predicted (estimated). In this way, before the original special symbol lottery is performed, various information obtained when the original lottery is performed based on the data corresponding to the starting prize (each value of each counter C1 to C3) is obtained. It is described that the prediction is to pre-read the lottery result of the special symbol thereafter. The various types of information include hit / fail, stop type, fluctuation pattern, and the like.

The special symbol reserved ball number counter 203c is a variable display (third symbol display) of the special symbol (first symbol) performed by the first symbol display device 37 based on the entry (starting prize) into the first entry port 64. It is a counter that counts the number of reserved balls (number of waiting times) of the variable display performed by the device 81 up to 4 times. The initial value of the special symbol reserved ball counter 203c is set to zero, and each time a ball enters the first entry port 64 and the number of reserved balls in the variable display increases, the maximum value is 1 It is added (see S504 in FIG. 16). On the other hand, the special symbol reserved ball number counter 203c is decremented by 1 each time a new variation display of the special symbol is executed (see S305 in FIG. 14).

The value of the special symbol reserved ball number counter 203c (holding number N of the variation display in the special symbol) is notified to the voice lamp control device 113 by the reserved ball number command (see S306 in FIG. 14 and S505 in FIG. 16). The hold ball number command is a command transmitted from the main control device 110 to the voice lamp control device 113 each time the value of the special symbol hold ball number counter 203c is changed.

The voice lamp control device 113 has a variable display hold ball held in the main control device 110 by a hold ball number command transmitted from the main control device 110 each time the value of the special symbol hold ball number counter 203c is changed. You can get the value of the number itself. As a result, the number of reserved balls in the variable display managed by the special symbol reserved ball number counter 223b of the voice lamp control device 113 is the actual number of reserved balls in the variable display held in the main control device 110 due to the influence of noise or the like. Even if it deviates from the deviation, the deviation can be corrected by the next received hold ball number command.

The voice lamp control device 113 manages the number of reserved balls based on the reserved ball number command, and each time the number of reserved balls changes, the display control device 114 is notified of the number of reserved balls. Send a ball count command. The display control device 114 displays the number of reserved balls symbol on the third symbol display device 81 based on the number of reserved balls notified by this display reserved ball number command, and the second symbol hold lamp indicating the number of reserved balls. Turn on 84.

The normal symbol reserved ball number counter 203d determines the number of reserved balls (number of waiting times) of the variable display of the normal symbol (second symbol) performed by the second symbol display device 83 based on the passage of the ball at the second entry port 67. It is a counter that counts up to 4 times. The initial value of the normal symbol reserved ball number counter 203d is set to zero, and each time a ball passes through the second entry port 67 and the number of reserved balls in the variable display increases, 1 is added up to a maximum value of 4. (See S704 in FIG. 18). On the other hand, the normal symbol reserved ball number counter 203d is decremented by 1 each time the variation display of the normal symbol (second symbol) is newly executed (see S605 in FIG. 17).

When the ball passes through either the left or right second entry port 67, if the value of the normal symbol reserved ball number counter 203d (the number of times the variable display is held M in the normal symbol) is less than 4, a random number per second The value of the counter C4 is acquired, and the acquired data is stored in the normal symbol holding ball storage area 203b (S705 in FIG. 18). On the other hand, if the value of the normal symbol holding ball number counter 203d is 4 when the ball passes through either the left or right second entry port 67, nothing is newly stored in the normal symbol holding ball storage area 203b. Not done (S703: No in FIG. 18).

The probability variation flag 203e is a flag indicating whether or not the pachinko machine 10 is in the probability variation state of the special symbol (high probability state of the special symbol). If the value of the probability variation flag 203e is on, the pachinko machine 10 has the special symbol. If the value of the probability variation flag 203e is off, it indicates that the pachinko machine 10 is in the normal state of the special symbol (low probability state of the special symbol). The initial value of the probability variation flag 203e is set to off, and is set to on at the end of jackpot A (probability variation jackpot) in the jackpot control process (see S1005 in FIG. 21). After that, it is set to off when the start of the next jackpot is set (S313 in FIG. 14).

When the special symbol variation start process (see FIG. 15) is executed by the MPU 201, a special symbol lottery is performed. In the special symbol fluctuation start processing, the value of the probability variation flag 203e is referred to, and if that value is on, a special symbol lottery is performed based on the special symbol jackpot random number table for high probability, while the probability variation flag 203e. If the value of is off, a special symbol lottery is performed based on the special symbol jackpot random number table for low probability (see S403 and S404 in FIG. 15).

The time saving medium counter 203f is a counter indicating whether or not the pachinko machine 10 is in the time saving state of the normal symbol, and if the value of the time saving medium counter 203f is 1 or more, the pachinko machine 10 is in the normal symbol time saving state. If the value of the time saving / medium counter 203f is 0, it indicates that the pachinko machine 10 is in the normal state of the normal symbol. The initial value of the time saving medium counter 203f is set to zero, and 100 is set at the end of the jackpot B (time saving jackpot) in the jackpot control process (see S1005 in FIG. 21). That is, when the jackpot B is reached, 100 is newly set regardless of the value of the time saving / medium counter 203f.

When a lottery for winning a normal symbol is performed, the value of the time saving / medium counter 203f is referred to, and if the value is 1 or more, the value of the normal symbol is based on the second random number table 202c for high probability. On the other hand, if the value of the time saving / medium counter 203f is 0, a lottery of ordinary symbols is performed based on the second random number table 202c for low probability time (see S610 and S611 in FIG. 17).

The special symbol fluctuation start flag 203g is a flag indicating whether or not it is the timing to start the fluctuation of the special symbol, and if the special symbol fluctuation start flag 203g is on, it is the timing to start the fluctuation of the special symbol. If the special symbol variation start flag 203g is off, it indicates that it is not the timing to start the variation of the special symbol. The special symbol variation start flag 203g is set to on at the same time as the variation pattern command is set in the special symbol variation start processing (see S412 in FIG. 15). Then, it is referred to in the external output process (S1001 in FIG. 21), and when it is determined that the special figure variation start flag 203g is on in the process, that is, when it is determined that it is the variation start timing of the special symbol. (S1101: Yes in FIG. 22), the variation pattern command is transmitted to the voice lamp control device 113 (see S1103 in FIG. 22) and is set to off (see S1102 in FIG. 22).

The entry flag 203h is a flag indicating whether or not a game ball has entered the foul winning opening 601. If the entry flag 203h is on, the game ball enters the foul winning opening 601 and wins a foul. It indicates that the game ball has been detected by the switch 208a, and if the entry flag 203h is off, it indicates that the game ball has not entered the foul winning opening 601. The ball entry flag 203h is set to ON when it is determined that the foul winning switch 208a is ON in the switch read process executed in the timer interrupt process of the main control device 110 (S202 in FIG. 13). .. Then, when it is referred to in the ball entry abnormality determination process executed in the main process of the main control device 110 (see S1206 in FIG. 23) and it is determined that the ball entry flag 203h is on (S1206: Yes in FIG. 23). ), The number of balls entered counter 203j is incremented by 1 (S1207 in FIG. 23), and is set to off (S1208 in FIG. 23).

That is, the entry flag 203h is set to be on based on the entry of the game ball into the foul winning opening 601. In the main processing of the main control device 110, the entry flag 203h is based on whether or not the entry flag 203h is on. Therefore, it is possible to execute the process when the game ball enters the foul winning opening 601.

The launch flag 203i is a flag indicating whether or not the game ball has been fired, and if the launch flag 203i is on, it indicates that the game ball has been fired and the game ball has been detected by the launch ball detection switch 208b. If the firing flag 203i is off, it indicates that the game ball has not been fired. The firing flag 203i is set to on when it is determined that the firing ball detection switch 208b is on in the switch reading process executed by the timer interrupt processing of the main control device 110 (see S206 in FIG. 13). .. Then, when it is referred to in the ball entry abnormality determination process executed in the main process of the main control device 110 (S1209 in FIG. 23) and it is determined that the firing flag 203i is on (S1209: Yes in FIG. 23), The number of launch balls counter 203k is incremented by 1 and set to off (S1211 in FIG. 23).

That is, the launch flag 203i is set to be on based on the launch of the game ball, and in the main process of the main control device 110, the game ball is launched based on whether or not the launch flag 203i is on. It is possible to execute the processing in the case of.

The number of balls entered counter 203j is a predetermined time after the game ball enters the foul winning opening 601 (in the present embodiment), which is a period for determining an abnormality in entering the foul winning opening 601 (ball entry abnormality determination period). 20 seconds), it is a counter used to count the number of game balls that have entered the foul winning opening 601. The ball entry counter 203j is incremented by 1 when the ball entry flag 203h described above is on in the ball entry abnormality determination process executed in the main process of the main control device 110 (FIG. 23). See S1207). Then, after the elapse of the ball entry abnormality determination period (20 seconds) (S1216: Yes in FIG. 23), or after the error processing is executed after being determined to be abnormal (after the execution of S1213 or S1215 in FIG. 23). It is reset to 0 (see S1217 in FIG. 23).

Details will be described later, but in the present embodiment, when it is determined that the value of the ball entry counter 203j is larger than the predetermined value Y (10 in the present embodiment) during the ball entry abnormality determination period (20 seconds) (FIG. 23 S1214: Yes), error processing is executed (see S1215 in FIG. 23). Here, the predetermined value Y (10) is set to a value at which the player does not enter the foul winning opening 601 within the predetermined time (20 seconds) if the player normally tries to execute the game when playing the game. There is. Therefore, if the value of the number of balls entered counter is greater than the predetermined value Y (10) in the predetermined time (20 seconds) after the game ball enters the foul winning opening 601, the player normally plays the game. It is considered that the ball is not executed, that is, a fraudulent act such as illegally entering the ball into the foul winning opening 601 is executed. Therefore, in this case, as described above, error processing is executed so that it can be notified that fraudulent activity is being executed.

The number of launched balls counter 203k is a predetermined time after the game ball enters the foul winning opening 601 (in the present embodiment), which is a period for determining an abnormality of the ball entering the foul winning opening 601 (ball entry abnormality determination period). In 20 seconds), among the game balls launched from the ball launching unit 112a, the game balls that have passed through the launch ball detection switch 208b, that is, the game balls launched by the ball launching unit 112a, of the game balls, the gap 802 due to a launch failure or the like. It is a counter used for counting game balls other than the game balls that have fallen to (hereinafter referred to as normally launched game balls). The number of shots counter 203k is incremented by 1 when the above-mentioned firing flag 203i is turned on in the ball entry abnormality determination process executed in the main process of the main control device 110 (S1210 in FIG. 23). ). Then, after the ball entry abnormality determination period (20 seconds) has elapsed (S1216: Yes in FIG. 23), or after the error is determined to be abnormal and the error processing is executed (after the execution of S1213 or S1215 in FIG. 23), 0 It is reset to (see S1217 in FIG. 23).

Although the details will be described later, in the present embodiment, the number of balls entered counter is higher than the value obtained by adding the predetermined value X (2 in the present embodiment) to the value of the number of launched balls counter 203k in the ball entry abnormality determination period (20 seconds). When the value of 203j is large, that is, as a result of comparing the number of game balls launched normally and the number of game balls that have entered the foul winning opening 601, the number of game balls that have entered the foul winning opening 601 is 2. When it is determined that there are more balls (three or more balls) (S1212: Yes in FIG. 23), error processing is executed (S1213 in FIG. 23).

In this ball entry abnormality determination process, it is detected that the number of winning balls to a specific winning opening is larger than the number of launched balls, which cannot occur in a normal game, and the specific winning opening (Fal winning opening 601) is detected. It is possible to monitor that fraudulent acts such as illegally entering a game ball are being performed.

Here, the reason why the predetermined value X is provided in the above-mentioned ball entry abnormality determination process will be described. In the present embodiment, the ball entry abnormality determination is started with the entry of the game ball into the foul winning opening 601 as a trigger, and the launch ball number counter 203k and the ball entry number counter 203j are counted. Therefore, the game ball that triggers the start of the ball entry abnormality determination is not counted by the launch ball counter 203k. Further, at the timing when the ball entry abnormality determination is started, the game ball already launched by the ball launch unit 112a remains in the launch passage 701, and it is considered that the game ball may enter the foul winning opening 601. Be done. In consideration of such an expected error, a predetermined value X is provided so that error processing is executed when a clear abnormal state is detected. As a result, error processing is not executed in the above-mentioned case where the value of the number of incoming balls counter 203j is larger than the value of the number of launching balls counter 203k even though the fraudulent activity is not executed. Unnecessary error notification can be suppressed. The predetermined value X is not limited to the above-mentioned value, and may be a value smaller than 2 (for example, 1) or a value larger than 2 (for example, 5). Further, it is not necessary to set the predetermined value X.

Here, in the ball entry abnormality determination process, the entry number counter 203j and the launch ball number counter 203k are added because the entry flag 203h is turned on based on the fact that the game ball has entered the foul winning opening 601. This is the case when the flag 203n is turned on during timer counting. As a result, the counting process by the number of balls entered counter 203j and the number of shots counter 203k required for the abnormality determination can be executed only during the ball entry abnormality determination period (20 seconds). The processing load of the machine can be reduced. In addition, the counting process by the firing number counter 203k may be performed at all times, and the number of balls counted may be taken out within the period during which the ball entry abnormality determination is performed.

Further, in the present embodiment, the number of incoming balls counter 203j and the number of launched balls counter 203k are added in the process executed in the main process of the main control device 110, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the main control It may be configured to add in other processes such as the process executed by the interrupt process of the device 110.

The timer counter 203m is a predetermined time after the game ball enters the foul winning opening 601 which is the ball entry abnormality determination period in the ball entry abnormality determination process executed in the main process of the main control device 110 (in the present embodiment). It is a counter used to measure (20 seconds). The predetermined time is not limited to 20 seconds, may be 10 seconds shorter than this, or 30 seconds longer than this, and can be changed by changing the value set in the timer counter 203 m. There is.

The timer counter 203m is 5000 (at 20 seconds) when the timer counting flag 203n is off and the ball entry flag 203h is on in the ball entry abnormality determination process executed in the main process of the main control device 110. (Equivalent) is set (S1204 in FIG. 23). Then, when the timer counting flag 203m is on, it is subtracted by 1 each time the ball entry abnormality determination process is executed (S1202 in FIG. 23), and when the timer counter 203m becomes 0 (FIG. 23). S1216: Yes), the process after the elapse of a predetermined time is executed (see S1217 to S1218 in FIG. 23). Here, since the ball entry abnormality determination process is a process executed every 4 ms in the main process of the main control device 110, the timer counter 203 m is decremented by 1 every 4 ms. That is, when 5000 is set in the timer counter 203m, it becomes 0 after 20 seconds, and the processing after a predetermined time (20 seconds) has elapsed is executed (see S1217 to S1218 in FIG. 23).

Further, when the timer counter 203m is determined to be abnormal in the ball entry abnormality determination period (20 seconds) and error processing is executed (when S1213 or S1215 in FIG. 23 is executed), a predetermined time (when S1213 or S1215 in FIG. 23 is executed) Since the ball entry abnormality determination is completed without waiting for the elapse of 20 seconds), it is reset to 0 after the error processing is executed.

The timer counting flag 203n is a period for determining the ball entry abnormality in the ball entry abnormality determination process executed in the main process of the main control device 110 (a predetermined time after the game ball enters the foul winning opening 601 described above). ) Is a flag indicating whether or not it is. The timer counting flag 203n is the timer described above when the timer counting flag 203n is off and the timer counting flag 203h is on in the ball entry abnormality determination process executed in the main process of the main control device 110. The counter 203m is set and turned on (see S1205 in FIG. 23). Then, it is referred to every time the ball entry abnormality determination process is executed (S1201 in FIG. 23), and is set to off when the timer entry abnormality determination period (20 seconds) elapses and the timer counter 203m becomes 0. (S1218 in FIG. 23). In addition, when it is determined that the ball is abnormal during the ball entry abnormality determination period (20 seconds) and error processing is executed (when S1213 or S1215 in FIG. 23 is executed), a predetermined time (20 seconds) has elapsed. Since the ball entry abnormality determination is completed without waiting for the above-mentioned timer counter 203m, it is set to off after the error processing is executed (S1218 in FIG. 23).

In the other memory area 203z, other data necessary for the game, counters, flags, and the like are set (stored).

Next, the details of the contents of the ROM 202 will be described with reference to FIGS. 9 and 10. As shown in FIG. 8A, the ROM 202 is provided with at least a first hit random number table 202a, a first hit type selection table 202b, a second hit random number table 202c, and a variation pattern table 202d. ..

As described above, the first random number table 202a (see FIG. 9A) is a table in which the values of random numbers that serve as jackpots for special symbols are defined. When the random number value defined in the first random number table 202a and the value of the first random number counter C1 match, it is determined that the special symbol is a big hit. Further, the first random number table 202a includes a table for determining whether or not the special symbol is a big hit when the special symbol has a low probability (first random number table 202a for a low probability) and a high value of the special symbol. There is a table (first random number table 202a for high probability) for determining whether or not it is a big hit of a special symbol at the time of probability, and the number of random numbers that are big hits included in each table is different. There is. In this way, by making the number of random numbers to be a big hit different, the probability of being a big hit is changed between the low probability time of the special symbol and the high probability time of the special symbol.

The first hit type selection table 202b (see FIG. 9B) is set so that the jackpot A and the jackpot B can be selected respectively. Specifically, the value "0 to 49" of the first hit type counter C2 is set as the determination value of the jackpot A, and "50 to 99" is set as the determination value of the jackpot B.

The second hit random number table 202c (see FIG. 9C) is a data table in which the hit determination value of the normal symbol is stored. As shown in FIG. 9C, when the probability of the normal symbol is low (during the normal state of the normal symbol), the value of the second random number counter C4 stored in the second random number counter buffer is “5-28”. In the case of the range of, it is judged to be a hit of a normal symbol. In addition, when the probability of the normal symbol is high (during the time saving state of the normal symbol), when the value of the second random number counter C4 stored in the second random number buffer counter is in the range of "5 to 204", the normal symbol It is judged as a hit. As described above, when it is determined that the normal symbol is a hit, after the variation display on the second symbol display device is completed, the symbol "○" is lit and displayed as the stop symbol (second symbol). The electric accessory is released for a predetermined time.

Next, the details of the variation pattern table 202d will be described with reference to FIG. The variation pattern table 202d (see FIG. 10A) is a data table used for determining the display mode of the variation pattern, and the display mode is defined for each value of the variation type counter CS1. In this variation pattern table 202d, a plurality of different tables corresponding to the lottery results of special symbols are defined. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10A, the jackpot variation pattern table 202d1 (see FIG. 10B) and the off (normal) variation pattern table 202d2 (see FIG. 10C). At least the deviation pattern table 202d3 (see FIG. 10D) is specified. Although not shown, a variation pattern table in the time-saving game state, a variation pattern table according to the value stored in the special symbol reserved ball number storage area 203a, and the like are set.

Next, the jackpot variation pattern table 202d1 will be described. FIG. 10B is a schematic diagram schematically showing the contents of the jackpot variation pattern table 202d1. The jackpot variation pattern table 202d1 is a data table in which the type (fluctuation time) of the variation pattern to be selected is set when the lottery result of the special symbol is a jackpot. As the jackpot fluctuation pattern, various normal reach (30 seconds), various super reach (60 seconds), and special reach (90 seconds) are set respectively. For each fluctuation pattern, the value of the fluctuation type counter CS1 is set as a determination value.

Specifically, for the fluctuation patterns of various normal reach (30 seconds), "0 to 50", and for the fluctuation patterns of various super reach (60 seconds), "51 to 179", various special reach (90 seconds). ), Each of "180 to 198" is set as a determination value of the variation type counter CS1. When the MPU 201 of the main control device 110 selects a fluctuation pattern when the lottery result of the special symbol is a big hit, the MPU 201 hits the fluctuation pattern in which the determination value corresponding to the acquired value of the fluctuation type counter CS1 is set. Select from the variation pattern table 202d1.

FIG. 10 (c) is a schematic diagram schematically showing the contents of the deviation pattern table 202d2 for detachment (normal). The deviation pattern table 202d2 is a data table in which the type (variation time) of the variation pattern to be selected is set when the lottery result of the special symbol is deviation. If the lottery result of the special symbol is out of order, as described above, the stop type is completely out of reach (non-reach) or out of reach (common to reach) from the stop type selection table (not shown). It is determined by the value of the selection counter C3. Specifically, if the value of the stop type selection counter C3 is in the range of "0 to 79", the complete deviation is set, and if the value is in the range of "80 to 99", the deviation reach is set.

Here, when the fluctuation pattern type is a complete deviation, a short deviation (7 seconds) with a relatively short fluctuation time and a long deviation (10 seconds) with a long fluctuation time are set. For a short deviation (7 seconds), "0 to 98" is set as a determination value, and for a long deviation (10 seconds), "99 to 198" is set as a determination value of the variation type counter CS1.

In addition, for the off-reach, "0-149" is for various out-of-normal reach (30 seconds), and "150-197" is for various out-of-order super reach (60 seconds). "198" is set as a determination value of the variation type counter CS1 for each type (90 seconds).

As described above, in the MPU 201 of the main control device 110, when the lottery result of the special symbol is out of the normal game state, the stop type is determined and the variation acquired from the out-of-order (normal) variation pattern table 202d2. A fluctuation pattern is selected from the deviation pattern table 202d2 based on the value of the type selection counter CS1.

FIG. 10D is a schematic diagram schematically showing the contents of the deviation pattern table 202d3 for deviation (probability variation). The deviation pattern table 202d3 is a data table for selecting a variation pattern of a special symbol that is out of alignment when the gaming state is the probability variation gaming state. The deviation (probability variation) variation pattern table 202d3 differs from the deviation (normal) variation pattern table 202d2 described above in that the value of the variation type selection counter CS1 is set.

As described above, when the gaming state is the probabilistic gaming state, if the value of the stop type selection counter C3 is in the range of "0 to 89" by the stop type selection table (not shown), complete deviation is determined. , If it is in the range of "90 to 99", the out-of-reach is determined.

As described above, in the case of the probabilistic gaming state than in the normal gaming state, the probability of reaching is set lower when the game is out of the game. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the fluctuation time of the deviation from becoming long at the time of the probability change and the period until the jackpot becomes long. Therefore, it is possible to suppress a problem that the player feels bored because the game is delayed in the probabilistic game state where it is easy to hit the jackpot.

Returning to FIG. 6, the description will be continued. An input / output port 205 is connected to the MPU 201 of the main control device 110 via a bus line 204 composed of an address bus and a data bus. The input / output port 205 has a payout control device 111, a voice lamp control device 113, a first symbol display device 37, a second symbol display device 83, a second symbol hold lamp 84, and a lower side of an opening / closing plate of a specific winning opening 65a. A solenoid 209 consisting of a large opening solenoid for driving the opening and closing to the front side, a solenoid for driving an electric accessory, and an external output terminal plate 261 are connected, and the MPU 201 is connected to these via the input / output port 205. It sends various commands and control signals to it.

Further, the input / output port 205 includes an input / output port 215 of the payout control device 111, a foul winning switch 208a, a launch ball detection switch 208b, various switches 208 including other switches and sensor groups 208c (not shown), and a power supply device. A RAM erasing switch circuit 253, which will be described later, is connected to the 115, and the MPU 201 has a touch sensor 51a, a stop switch 51, and an operation amount detection switch provided on the operation handle 51 via the input / output port 215 and the emission control device 112. Various processes are executed based on the signal output from the 51c, the signal output from the various switches 208, and the RAM erase signal SG2 output from the RAM erase switch circuit 253.

The payout control device 111 drives the payout motor 216 to control the payout of prize balls and rented balls. The MPU 211, which is an arithmetic unit, has a ROM 212 that stores a control program and fixed value data executed by the MPU 211, and a RAM 213 that is used as a work memory or the like.

Like the RAM 203 of the main control device 110, the RAM 213 of the payout control device 111 has a stack area in which the contents of the internal registers of the MPU 211 and the return address of the control program executed by the MPU 211 are stored, and various flags and counters. It has a work area (work area) in which values such as I / O are stored. The RAM 213 has a configuration in which a backup voltage is supplied from the power supply device 115 to hold (back up) data even after the power supply of the pachinko machine 10 is cut off, and all the data stored in the RAM 213 is backed up. Similar to the MPU 201 of the main control device 110, the NMI terminal of the MPU 211 is also configured so that the power failure signal SG1 is input from the power failure monitoring circuit 252 when the power is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. When input to the MPU 211, the NMI interrupt process (see FIG. 19) as the power failure process is immediately executed.

An input / output port 215 is connected to the MPU 211 of the payout control device 111 via a bus line 214 composed of an address bus and a data bus. A main control device 110, a payout motor 216, a launch control device 112, an external output terminal plate 261 and the like are connected to the input / output port 215, respectively. Further, although not shown, the payout control device 111 is connected to a prize ball detection switch for detecting the paid out prize balls. The prize ball detection switch is connected to the payout control device 111, but is not connected to the main control device 110.

As described above, the external output terminal board 261 is connected to the input / output port 205 of the main control device 110 and the input / output port 215 of the payout control device 111, and receives signals from the respective input / output ports. The signals to be received include, for example, an abnormality signal indicating an abnormality in the main control device 110, an error signal indicating a state determined to be an error by the processing performed by the main control device 110, and a winning detection in the main control device 110. A prize detection signal indicating that the prize ball has been paid out, a prize ball payout signal indicating that the prize ball has been paid out by the payout control device 111, and the like can be mentioned.

In the present embodiment, various winning detection signals and prize ball payout signals based on the detection result of the foul winning switch 208b provided in the foul ball winning opening 601 which is the winning opening into which the foul ball enters are provided in the other winning openings. It is configured to be output separately from the prize detection signal and the prize ball payout signal based on the detection result of the switch. This is a ratio of the total number of game balls used (total number of outs) to the total number of game balls paid out (total number of safes) when analyzing the game results of the pachinko machine 10 on the hall computer side. This is because it is calculated (base calculation), but if the number of prize balls paid out based on the foul balls that were not used in the game is added, it becomes impossible to calculate an accurate base value. Therefore, the output form is different so that the number of prize balls paid out based on the foul ball can be removed on the hall computer side.

These signals are transmitted from each control device (110, 111) to the corresponding port among the plurality of ports provided for receiving the signal provided on the external output terminal plate 261. The signal received at each port is referred to by the hall computer 262. In the present embodiment, a plurality of ports corresponding to various signals are provided, but the present invention is not limited to this, and an identifier may be added to various signals to transmit and receive with one port. It is possible to identify which information the received signal represents by the identifier. As a result, the number of ports provided on the external output terminal plate 261 can be reduced, and the product cost can be reduced.

When the main control device 110 gives an instruction to launch the ball, the launch control device 112 launches the ball so that the launch strength of the ball corresponds to the rotation operation amount of the operation handle 51 detected by the operation amount detection switch 51c. It controls the unit 112a. The ball launch unit 112a includes a launch solenoid and an electromagnet (not shown), and the launch solenoid and the electromagnet are allowed to be driven when predetermined conditions are met. Specifically, the operation handle is detected by the touch sensor 51a that the player is touching the operation handle 51, and the stop switch 51b for stopping the firing of the ball is turned off (not operated). The firing solenoid is excited in response to the amount of rotation of 51, and the ball is launched with a strength corresponding to the amount of operation of the operation handle 51.

The voice lamp control device 113 controls display such as voice output in the voice output device 226, lighting / extinguishing output in the lamp display devices (illumination units 29 to 33, display lamp 34, etc.) 227, and fluctuation effect (variation display). It controls the setting of the display mode of the third symbol display device 81 performed by the device 114. The MPU 221 which is an arithmetic unit has a ROM 222 which stores a control program and fixed value data executed by the MPU 221, and a RAM 223 used as a work memory or the like.

An input / output port 225 is connected to the MPU 221 of the voice lamp control device 113 via a bus line 224 composed of an address bus and a data bus. A main control device 110, a display control device 114, an audio output device 226, a lamp display device 227, a frame button 22, and the like are connected to the input / output port 225, respectively.

The voice lamp control device 113 monitors the input from the frame button 22, and when the frame button 22 is operated by the player, the stage displayed on the third symbol display device 81 can be changed, or at the time of super reach. The audio output device 226 and the lamp display device 227 are controlled so as to change the content of the effect, and the display control device 114 is instructed. When the stage is changed, a rear image change command including information about the changed stage is transmitted to the display control device 114 in order to display the rear image corresponding to the changed stage on the third symbol display device 81. .. Here, the back image is an image displayed on the back side of the third symbol, which is a main image to be displayed on the third symbol display device 81.

The voice lamp control device 113 determines an error according to a command from the main control device 110 and the status of various devices connected to the voice lamp control device 113, and displays and controls an error command including the type of the error. It transmits to the device 114. The display control device 114 controls the third symbol display device 81 to display an error message image according to the error type (for example, vibration error) indicated by the received error command without delay.

Here, the contents of ROM 222 and RAM 223 of the voice lamp control device 113 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 11A is a schematic diagram schematically showing the contents of ROM 222. The ROM 222 of the voice lamp control device 113 is provided with at least a variation pattern table 222a.

In the fluctuation pattern table 222a, fluctuation patterns corresponding to the types of fluctuation patterns (off, out of reach, various types of reach, etc.) are set in counter values for selecting fluctuation patterns (not shown). The voice lamp control device 113 selects a detailed fluctuation pattern based on the fluctuation pattern type indicated by the fluctuation pattern command received from the main control device 110, the hit / fail determination result, and the acquired counter value for selection. As a result, the voice lamp control device 113 can select a wide variety of fluctuation modes while strictly observing rough information such as the fluctuation time and the type of fluctuation pattern. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the same variable display mode and the like from being frequently displayed, and it is possible to suppress a problem that the player gets bored at an early stage.

FIG. 11B is a schematic diagram schematically showing the contents of the RAM 223 in the voice lamp control device 113. The RAM 223 of the voice lamp control device 113 includes a winning information storage area 223a, a special symbol reserved ball number counter 223b, a fluctuation start flag 223c, a stop type selection flag 223d, a power off processing flag 223x, and a power off flag. At least 223y and other memory areas 223z are provided.

The winning information storage area 223a has one execution area and four areas (first area to fourth area), and the winning information is stored in each of these areas. In the pachinko machine 10, each value of the first random number counter C1, the first hit type counter C2, and the stop type selection counter C3 acquired in response to the start prize when the main control device 110 wins the start. Therefore, various information (whether or not, stop type, fluctuation pattern) obtained when a special symbol lottery corresponding to the start winning is performed is predicted (estimated) by the main control device 110, and the predicted various information is obtained. , The main control device 110 notifies the voice lamp control device 113 by the winning information command.

When the winning information command is received, the voice lamp control device 113 extracts various information (win / fail, stop type, fluctuation pattern) notified by the winning information command as winning information, and the winning information is the winning information. It is stored in the storage area 223a. More specifically, the extracted winning information is stored in order from the area with the smallest area number (1st to 4th) among the vacant areas of the 4 areas (1st to 4th areas). Will be done. That is, the smaller the area number, the more the data corresponding to the oldest prize in time is stored, and the data corresponding to the oldest prize in time is stored in the first area.

The special symbol reservation ball number counter 223b is a variation effect (variation display) performed by the first symbol display device 37 (and the third symbol display device 81), similarly to the special symbol reservation ball number counter 203c of the main control device 110. Therefore, it is a counter that counts the number of reserved balls (number of standbys) of the fluctuation effect held in the main control device 110 up to four times.

As described above, the voice lamp control device 113 cannot directly access the main control device 110 to acquire the value of the special symbol reserved ball number counter 203c stored in the RAM 203 of the main control device 110. Therefore, the voice lamp control device 113 counts the number of reserved balls based on the reserved ball number command transmitted from the main control device 110, and the special symbol reserved ball number counter 223b manages the reserved ball number. It has become.

Specifically, in the main control device 110, when the number of reserved balls in the variation display is added by entering the ball into the first entry port 64, or in the main control device 110, the variation display in the special symbol is executed. When the number of reserved balls is subtracted, a hold ball number command indicating the value of the special symbol reserved ball number counter 203c after addition or subtraction is transmitted to the voice lamp control device 113.

When the voice lamp control device 113 receives the hold ball number command transmitted from the main control device 110, the voice lamp control device 113 acquires the value of the special symbol hold ball number counter 203c of the main control device 110 from the hold ball number command, and specially It is stored in the symbol reserved ball number counter 223b. In this way, the voice lamp control device 113 updates the value of the special symbol hold ball number counter 223b according to the hold ball number command transmitted from the main control device 110, so that the special symbol hold ball number counter of the main control device 110 is updated. The value can be updated while synchronizing with 203c.

The value of the special symbol reserved ball number counter 223b is used for displaying the reserved ball number symbol in the third symbol display device 81 and lighting the LED indicating the reserved ball number (not shown). That is, in response to the reception of the hold ball number command, the voice lamp control device 113 stores the hold ball number indicated by the command in the special symbol hold ball number counter 223b, controls the lighting of the LED, and after the storage. In order to notify the display control device 114 of the value of the special symbol hold ball number counter 223b, a display hold ball number command is transmitted to the display control device 114.

When the display control device 114 receives this display hold ball number command, the value of the hold ball number indicated by the command, that is, the number of hold balls corresponding to the value of the special symbol hold ball number counter 223b of the voice lamp control device 113. The drawing of the image is controlled so that the symbol is displayed on the third symbol display device 81. As described above, the value of the special symbol reserved ball number counter 223b is changed while synchronizing with the special symbol reserved ball number counter 203a of the main control device 110. Therefore, the number of reserved ball number symbols displayed on the third symbol display device 81 can also be changed while synchronizing with the value of the special symbol reserved ball number counter 203a of the main control device 110. Therefore, the third symbol display device 81 can accurately display the number of reserved spheres on which the variable display is held.

The variation start flag 223c is turned on when a variation pattern command transmitted from the main control device 110 is received (see S1502 in FIG. 26), and is turned off when the variation display is set in the third symbol display device 81. (See S1602 in FIG. 27). When the variation start flag 223c is turned on, the display variation pattern command is set based on the variation pattern extracted from the received variation pattern command.

The display variation pattern command set here is stored in the command transmission ring buffer provided in the RAM 223, and is included in the command output process (S1402) of the main process (see FIG. 25) executed by the MPU 221. It is transmitted to the display control device 114. By receiving this display variation pattern command, the display control device 114 so that the third symbol display device 81 performs the variation display of the third symbol with the variation pattern indicated by the display variation pattern command. The display control of the fluctuation effect is started.

The stop type selection flag 223d is turned on when a stop type command transmitted from the main control unit 110 is received (see S1505 in FIG. 26), and is turned off when the stop type is set in the third symbol display device 81. (See S1607 in FIG. 27).

The power-off processing flag 223x sets the power-off flag 223y when the main control device 110 detects the power-off, a power-off command is sent to the voice lamp control device 113, and the voice lamp control device 113 receives the power-off command. It is set to on and the power off processing is executed (see S1416 in FIG. 25). Then, when the power off processing is completed, the power off processing flag 223x is set to off (see S1417 in FIG. 25). This power off processing flag 223x is referred to in the start-up process (see S1302 in FIG. 24), and when it is on, the power is turned off during the execution of the power off process (that is, the RAM is destroyed). It is determined that the RAM is destroyed, and the process when the RAM is destroyed is executed without checking the RAM destruction.

Regarding the power off flag 223y, when the main control device 110 detects a power outage, a power off command is sent to the voice lamp control device 113, and when the voice lamp control device 113 receives the power off command, the power off flag 223y is turned on. It is set and the power cutoff process is executed (see S1416 in FIG. 25). Then, in the start-up process of the voice lamp control device 113 (FIG. 24), when the power off flag 223y is on, the work area of the RAM is cleared and the power off flag 223y is set to off (S1310 in FIG. 24). reference).

The other memory area 223z also has a command storage area (not shown) that temporarily stores a command received from the main control device 110 until a process corresponding to the command is performed. The command storage area is composed of a ring buffer, and data is read and written by a FIFO (First In First Out) method. When the command determination process (see FIG. 26) of the voice lamp control device 113 is executed, the command stored first among the unprocessed commands stored in the command storage area is read out, and the command determination process causes the command determination process to be performed. The command is parsed and processing is performed according to the command.

The display control device 114 is connected to the voice lamp control device 113 and the third symbol display device 81, and based on the command received from the voice lamp control device 113, the display control device 114 changes the display (variation) of the third symbol in the third symbol display device 81. It controls the production). Since this display control device 114 is a known one, detailed description thereof will be omitted.

The power supply device 115 is provided with a power supply unit 251 for supplying power to each part of the pachinko machine 10, a power failure monitoring circuit 252 for monitoring power failure due to a power failure, and a RAM erasing switch 122 (see FIG. 5). It has an erasing switch circuit 253. The power supply unit 251 is a device that supplies the required operating voltage to each of the control devices 110 to 114 and the like through a power supply path (not shown). As an outline, the power supply unit 251 takes in an AC 24 volt voltage supplied from the outside, and has a 12 volt voltage for driving various switches such as various switches 208, a solenoid such as a solenoid 209, and a motor. A 5 volt voltage for logic, a backup voltage for RAM backup, and the like are generated, and these 12 volt voltage, 5 volt voltage, and backup voltage are supplied to each control device 110 to 114 and the like.

The power failure monitoring circuit 252 is a circuit for outputting a power failure signal SG1 to each NMI terminal of the MPU 201 of the main control device 110 and the MPU 211 of the payout control device 111 when the power is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. The power failure monitoring circuit 252 monitors the DC stable 24 volt voltage, which is the maximum voltage output from the power supply unit 251 and determines that a power failure (power failure, power failure) has occurred when this voltage becomes less than 22 volts. Then, the power failure signal SG1 is output to the main control device 110 and the payout control device 111. By the output of the power failure signal SG1, the main control device 110 and the payout control device 111 recognize the occurrence of the power failure and execute the NMI interrupt process. The power supply unit 251 outputs a voltage of 5 volts, which is the drive voltage of the control system, for a sufficient period of time to execute the NMI interrupt process even after the voltage of DC stable 24 volts becomes less than 22 volts. Is configured to maintain a normal value. Therefore, the main control device 110 and the payout control device 111 can normally execute and complete the NMI interrupt process (see FIG. 19).

The RAM erase switch circuit 253 is a circuit for outputting the RAM erase signal SG2 for clearing the backup data to the main control device 110 when the RAM erase switch 122 (see FIG. 5) is pressed. When the RAM erase signal SG2 is input when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned on, the main control device 110 clears the backup data, and the payout control device 111 issues a payout initialization command for clearing the backup data. It transmits to the device 111.

<Regarding the control process of the main control device in the first embodiment>
Next, each control process executed by the MPU 201 in the main control device 110 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 12 to 23. The processing of the MPU 201 is roughly divided into a start-up process that is started when the power is turned on, a main process that is executed after the start-up process, and a timer that is started periodically (at intervals of 2 ms in this embodiment). There are an interrupt process and an NMI interrupt process activated by inputting a power failure signal SG1 to the NMI terminal. For convenience of explanation, the timer interrupt process and the NMI interrupt process are first described, and then the start-up process is performed. And the main process will be explained.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a timer interrupt process executed by the MPU 201 in the main control device 110. The timer interrupt process is, for example, a periodic process executed every 2 milliseconds. In the timer interrupt process, first, the read process of various winning switches is executed (S101). That is, the states of various switches (foul winning switch 208a, launch ball detection switch 208b, etc.) connected to the main control device 110 are read, and processing is executed according to the states of the switches. The detailed contents will be described later with reference to FIG.

Next, the first initial value random number counter CINI1 and the second initial value random number counter CINI2 are updated (S102). Specifically, the first initial value random number counter CINI1 is added by 1, and when the counter value reaches the maximum value (399 in the present embodiment), it is cleared to 0. Then, the updated value of the first initial value random number counter CINI1 is stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 203. Similarly, the second initial value random number counter CINI2 is added by 1, and when the counter value reaches the maximum value (239 in the present embodiment), it is cleared to 0 and the updated value of the second initial value random number counter CINI2. Is stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 203.

Further, the first hit random number counter C1, the first hit type counter C2, the stop type selection counter C3, and the second hit random number counter C4 are updated (S103). Specifically, the first per random number counter C1, the first per type counter C2, the stop type selection counter C3, and the second per random number counter C4 are each added by 1, and their counter values are the maximum values (in the present embodiment). When they reach 399, 99, 99, 239), they clear to 0, respectively. Then, the updated values of the counters C1 to C4 are stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 203.

Next, a process for displaying on the first symbol display device 37 and a special symbol variation process for setting the variation pattern of the third symbol by the third symbol display device 81 are executed (S104), and then the special symbol variation process is executed (S104). The start winning process associated with the winning of the first ball opening 64 (starting winning) is executed (S105). The details of the special symbol variation process and the start winning process will be described later with reference to FIGS. 14 to 16.

After the start winning process is executed, the normal symbol variation process, which is a process for displaying on the second symbol display device 83, is executed (S106), and the ball passes through the second entry port (through gate) 67. The accompanying through-gate passage process is executed (S107). The details of the normal symbol variation processing and the through gate passing processing will be described later with reference to FIG. After executing the through-gate passage process, the launch control process is executed (S108), and other processes to be executed periodically are executed (S109) to end the timer interrupt process. In the launch control process, the ball is launched on the condition that the touch sensor 51a detects that the player is touching the operation handle 51 and the stop switch 51b for stopping the launch is not operated. It is a process of determining on / off of. The main control device 110 instructs the launch control device 112 to launch the ball when the launch of the ball is on.

Next, the switch reading process (S101) executed by the MPU 201 in the main control device 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing this switch reading process (S101). This switch read process (S101) is executed in the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 12), reads the state of various switches connected to the input / output port 205 of the main control device 110, and changes to the state of various switches. It is a process for executing the corresponding process.

In this switch reading process, first, it is determined whether or not the foul winning switch 208a is on (S201). The foul winning switch 208a is turned on when the game ball enters the foul winning opening 601 and the game ball passes through the foul winning switch 208a. In the process of S201, when it is determined that the foul winning switch 208a is on (S201: Yes), the entry flag 203h is set to on (S202), the foul winning command is set (S203), and S204 Move to processing.

By setting the entry flag 203h to ON in the process of S202, the game ball has entered the foul winning opening 601 in the entry abnormality determination process (see FIG. 23) executed in the main process of the main control device 110. It can be detected. Further, the foul winning command set in the process of S203 is stored in the ring buffer for command transmission provided in the RAM 203, and is included in the external output process (S1001) of the main process (see FIG. 21) executed by the MPU 201. Then, it is transmitted to the payout control device 111. When the payout control device 111 receives the foul winning command, the payout control device 111 controls the payout motor 216 so as to pay out the number of game balls corresponding to the command (one ball in the present embodiment).

On the other hand, in the process of S201, if it is determined that the foul winning switch 208a is off (S201: No), the processes of S202 and S203 are skipped, and the process proceeds to the process of S204.

When the processing of S201 or S203 is completed, it is determined whether or not the timer counting flag 203n is on (S204). The flag 203n is turned on during timer counting when it is determined that the ball entry flag is on in the ball entry abnormality determination process (see FIG. 23) described later (S1204 in FIG. 23), and the winning opening 601 is reached. The on state is continued until the period for determining the abnormality of the ball entry (ball entry abnormality determination period) elapses. In this embodiment, the ball entry abnormality determination period is set to 20 seconds. In S204, when it is determined that the timer counting flag 203n is ON (S204: Yes), then it is determined whether or not the launch ball detection switch 208b is ON (S205). The launch ball detection switch 208b is turned on when the game ball is launched and the game ball passes through the launch ball detection switch 208b. If it is determined in the process of S205 that the launch ball detection switch 208b is ON (S205: Yes), the launch flag 203i is set to ON (S206), and the process proceeds to S207.

That is, if a game ball is detected by the launch ball detection switch 208b while the timer counting flag 203n is on (S205: Yes), the launch flag 203i is set to on (S206). ). As a result, the state of the launch ball detection switch can be read only during the period when the ball entry abnormality determination that requires counting the number of launch balls is performed, so that the processing load can be reduced. In addition, it is not limited to this when counting the number of launched balls or detecting the launched balls in other processing, and it is configured to read the state of the launched ball detection switch even outside the ball entry abnormality judgment period. May be good.

On the other hand, in the processing of S204, when it is determined that the timer counting flag 203n is not on (S204: No) and when it is determined that the launch ball detection switch 208b is not on (S205: No), S206 The process is skipped and the process proceeds to S207.

In the process of S207, the read process of the other switch is executed (S207). As other switches, for example, it is detected that a ball enters the above-mentioned various entry ports (first entry opening 64, second entry opening 67) and various winning openings (general winning opening 63, specific winning opening 65a). Examples thereof include a ball entry sensor, a touch sensor 51a input via the payout control device 111 and the launch control device 112, a stop switch 51b, and an operation amount detection switch 51c. When the ball entry sensor detects the entry of a game ball of various entry openings or various winning openings, the detection information (winning detection information) is saved based on the entry entry opening or the winning opening. The prize detection information stored here is referred to in the external output process (see FIG. 22) executed in the main process of the main control device 110, and the prize ball command based on the prize detection information is transmitted to the payout control device 111. As a result, the prize ball is paid out based on the entry into the entry opening or the winning opening. Further, the launch permission signal and the launch instruction signal are transmitted to the launch control device based on the detection results of the touch sensor 51a, the stop switch 51b, and the operation amount detection switch 51c.

The various switches 208 (foul winning switch 208a, launch ball detection switch 208b, and other switches 208c) described above are set to off after being read in the switch reading process. As a result, it is possible to prevent a problem caused by continuously reading the state of the switch.

Further, in the present embodiment, it is configured to detect whether or not a game ball has entered the foul winning opening 601 by the switch reading process executed every 2 ms described above. That is, by detecting the state of the foul winning switch 208a every 2 ms, it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed. Here, it takes 2 ms or more for one game ball to pass through the foul winning switch 208a. Therefore, while the state of the foul winning switch 208a is detected by the switch reading process (for 2 ms), two or more game balls pass through the foul winning switch 208a, and the number of passed game balls cannot be calculated (missed). It can be suppressed. In the present embodiment, the timer interrupt process of the main control device 110 is configured to detect the state of the foul winning switch 208a, but the present invention is not limited to this, for example, the main process of the main control device 110, etc. It may be detected by the process of. Further, the interval for detecting the state of the foul winning switch 208a may be appropriately changed according to the time for one game ball to pass through the foul winning switch 208a.

Further, the foul winning switch 208a of the present embodiment is configured to be able to output a signal for each ball even when the game balls pass in succession. Specifically, the foul winning switch 208a has a through hole (diameter 12 mm) slightly larger than that of the game ball (diameter 11 mm), and has a structure in which two game balls cannot pass at the same time. Therefore, when the game balls pass in succession, the game balls pass in a row in the horizontal direction with respect to the passing direction. Here, the foul winning switch 208a is provided with a detection unit that detects a magnetic field that changes as the game ball passes through and outputs an electric signal according to the magnitude of the magnetic field. The changing magnetic field changes according to the volume of the game ball in the detection range of the detection unit, and the detection range of the detection unit is narrower than the diameter of the game ball (11 mm) with respect to the passing direction of the game ball. It is configured to be a range. As a result, the magnetic field changes from "weak" to "strong" each time the game ball passes, and then changes to "weak" again. As a result, even if the game balls pass in succession, the magnetic field (corresponding electric signal) changes to "weak" every time one ball passes, so that the game balls pass in succession. Even when doing so, it is possible to detect the passage of the game ball for each ball and output a signal.

Next, the special symbol variation processing (S104) executed by the MPU 201 in the main control device 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing this special symbol variation processing (S104). This special symbol variation processing (S104) is executed in the timer interrupt processing (see FIG. 12), and the variation display of the special symbol (first symbol) performed by the first symbol display device 37 and the third symbol display device. This is a process for controlling the variation display of the third symbol performed in 81.

In this special symbol variation processing, first, it is determined whether or not the special symbol is currently in the jackpot (S301). Among the special symbol jackpots, the first symbol display device 37 and the third symbol display device 81 are displaying the special symbol jackpot (including during the special symbol jackpot game), and the special symbol. This includes the middle of a predetermined time after the jackpot game is completed. As a result of the determination, if the special symbol is a big hit (S301: Yes), this process is terminated as it is.

If it is not during the big hit of the special symbol (S301: No), it is determined whether or not the display mode of the first symbol display device 37 is changing (S302), and the display mode of the first symbol display device 37 is changing. If not (S302: No), the value of the special symbol reserved ball number counter 203c (the number of holdings of the variation display in the special symbol N) is acquired (S303). Next, it is determined whether or not the value (N) of the special symbol reserved ball counter 203c is larger than 0 (S304), and if the value (N) of the special symbol reserved ball counter 203c is 0 (S304: No), this process ends as it is.

On the other hand, if the value (N) of the special symbol reserved ball counter 203c is not 0 (S304: Yes), the value (N) of the special symbol reserved ball counter 203c is subtracted by 1 (S305) and changed by calculation. A hold ball number command indicating the value of the special symbol hold ball number counter 203c is set (S306). The reserved ball count command set here is stored in the ring buffer for command transmission provided in the RAM 203, and is executed in the external output process (S1001) of the main process (see FIG. 21) to be executed later by the MPU 201. , Is transmitted to the voice lamp control device 113. When the voice lamp control device 113 receives the hold ball number command, the voice lamp control device 113 extracts the value of the special symbol hold ball number counter 203c from the hold ball number command, and stores the extracted value in the special symbol hold ball number counter 223b of the RAM 223. ..

After setting the hold ball number command by the process of S306, the data stored in the special symbol hold ball storage area 203a is shifted (S307). In the process of S307, the data stored in the hold 1st area to the hold 4th area of the special symbol hold ball storage area 203a is sequentially shifted to the execution area side. More specifically, within each area, such as hold 1st area → execution area, hold 2nd area → hold 1st area, hold 3rd area → hold 2nd area, hold 4th area → hold 3rd area, and so on. Shift the data. After shifting the data, the first symbol display device 37 executes a special symbol variation start process for starting the variation display (S308). The special symbol change start processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

In the process of S302, if the display mode of the first symbol display device 37 is changing (S302: Yes), it is determined whether or not the fluctuation time of the variation display executed by the first symbol display device 37 has elapsed. (S309). The fluctuation time of the fluctuation display executed by the first symbol display device 37 is determined according to the fluctuation pattern selected by the fluctuation type counter CS1 (determined according to the fluctuation pattern command), and this fluctuation time is determined. If (S309: No) has not elapsed, this process ends.

On the other hand, in the process of S309, if the fluctuation time of the variable display being executed has elapsed (S309: Yes), the display mode corresponding to the stop symbol of the first symbol display device 37 is set (S310). The stop symbol is set in advance by the special symbol variation start process (S308) described later with reference to FIG. When this special symbol change start process is executed, a special symbol lottery is performed based on the values of various counters stored in the execution area of the special symbol holding ball storage area 203a. More specifically, whether or not it is a big hit of a special symbol is determined according to the value of the random number counter C1 per first, and if it is a big hit of a special symbol, it depends on the value of the first hit type counter C2. It is decided whether it will be a jackpot A or a jackpot B.

In the present embodiment, when the jackpot A is reached, the blue LED is turned on in the first symbol display device 37, and when the jackpot B is reached, the red LED is turned on. If it is off, the red LED and the green LED are turned on. The LED display is turned off when the next fluctuation display is started, but it may be turned on only for a few seconds after the fluctuation is stopped.

After the processing of S310 is completed, when the variation display being executed by the first symbol display device 37 is started, the lottery result (current lottery result) of the special symbol performed by the special symbol variation start processing is displayed. It is determined whether it is a big hit of a special symbol (S311). If the result of this lottery is a jackpot of a special symbol (S311: Yes), the jackpot data is set based on the jackpot type (S312). Then, the start of the jackpot of the special symbol is set (S313), and the process proceeds to the process of S316.

In the process of S311, if the result of the lottery this time is out of the special symbol (S311: No), it is determined whether the value of the time saving medium counter 203f is 1 or more (S314), and the value of the time saving medium counter 203f is 1. If the above is the case (S314: Yes), the value of the time saving / medium counter 203f is subtracted by 1 (S315), and the process proceeds to S316. On the other hand, if the value of the time saving / medium counter 203f is 0 (S314: No), the processing of S315 is skipped and the process proceeds to S316.

When the processing of S313 or S315 is completed, the stop command is set (S316), and the main processing is terminated. The stop command set here is stored in the ring buffer for command transmission provided in the RAM 203, and is voiced in the external output process (S1001) of the main process (see FIG. 21) to be executed later by the MPU 201. It is transmitted to the lamp control device 113. When the voice lamp control device 113 receives the stop command, the voice lamp control device 113 executes a process of stopping the variable display being executed at the stop type received by the stop type command.

Next, the special symbol variation start process (S308) executed by the MPU 201 in the main control device 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the special symbol variation start processing (S308). This special symbol change start process (S308) is a process executed in the special symbol change process (see FIG. 14) of the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 12), and is an execution area of the special symbol hold ball storage area 203a. Based on the values of various counters stored in, a lottery (win / fail judgment) of "big hit of special symbol" or "missing of special symbol" is performed, and the first symbol display device 37 and the third symbol display device 81 are used. This is a process for determining the effect pattern (variation effect pattern) of the variation effect.

In the special symbol fluctuation start processing, first, each value of the first random number counter C1, the first hit type counter C2, and the stop type selection counter C3 stored in the execution area of the special symbol holding ball storage area 203a is acquired. (S401).

Next, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag 203e of the RAM 203 is on (S402). When the probability change flag 203e is on, it indicates that the pachinko machine 10 is in the probability change state of the special symbol, and when the value of the probability change flag 203e is off, it indicates that the pachinko machine 10 is in the normal state of the special symbol.

When the value of the probability change flag 203e is on (S402: Yes), the pachinko machine 10 is in the probability change state of the special symbol, so that the value of the first random number counter C1 acquired in the processing of S401 and the value for high probability time are used. The lottery result of whether or not the special symbol is a jackpot is acquired based on the special symbol jackpot random number table (S403). Specifically, the value of the first hit random number counter C1 is compared with the random number value stored in the special symbol jackpot random number table for high probability one by one. As described above, 10 random numbers of "0 to 9" are set as the big hit random numbers of the special symbol, and the value of the random number counter C1 per first matches the random number values that hit these. If so, it is determined that the special symbol is a big hit. After obtaining the lottery result of the special symbol, the process proceeds to S405.

On the other hand, in the processing of S402, when the probability variation flag 203e is off (S402: No), the pachinko machine 10 is in the normal state of the special symbol, so that the value of the first random number counter C1 acquired in the processing of S401 is used. , Based on the special symbol jackpot random number table for low probability, the lottery result of whether or not the special symbol is a jackpot is acquired (S404). Specifically, the value of the first hit random number counter C1 is compared with the random number value stored in the special symbol jackpot random number table for low probability one by one. As the random number value that becomes the jackpot of the special symbol, one of "0" is set, and when the value of the random number counter C1 per first and the random number value that becomes the hit match, the jackpot of the special symbol is used. Judge that there is. After obtaining the lottery result of the special symbol, the process proceeds to S405.

Then, it is determined whether the lottery result of the special symbol acquired by the processing of S403 or S404 is a jackpot of the special symbol (S405), and if it is determined to be a jackpot of the special symbol (S405: Yes). Based on the value of the first hit type counter C2 acquired in the process of S401, the display mode at the time of big hit is set (S406). More specifically, the value of the first hit type counter C2 acquired in the processing of S401 is compared with the random number value stored in the special symbol jackpot type table, and the jackpots of the two types of special symbols (big hit A, Of the jackpot B), it is determined what the jackpot type is. As described above, if the value of the first hit type counter C2 is in the range of "0 to 49", it is determined that it is a jackpot A (16R probability variation jackpot), and if it is in the range of "50 to 99", it is a jackpot. It is determined that it is B (16R time saving jackpot) (see FIG. 9B).

In the process of S406, the display mode (lighting state of the LED 37a) of the first symbol display device 37 is set according to the determined jackpot type (big hit A, jackpot B). Further, the jackpot type (big hit A, jackpot B) is set as the stop type so that the stop symbol corresponding to the jackpot type is stopped and displayed on the third symbol display device 81.

Next, the fluctuation pattern at the time of big hit is determined (S407). When the variation pattern is set in the process of S407, the variation time (display time) of the variation effect in the first symbol display device 37 is set, and the third symbol display device 81 stops at the jackpot symbol. The fluctuation time of the symbol is determined. At this time, the value of the variation type counter CS1 stored in the counter buffer of the RAM 203 is confirmed, and the fluctuation time of the symbol variation such as normal reach and super reach is determined based on the value of the variation type counter CS1. The relationship between the numerical value of the fluctuation type counter CS1 and the fluctuation time is defined in advance by a table or the like.

For example, as the variation pattern for disconnection, "disengagement (for long time)", "disengagement (for short time)", "disengagement normal reach", "disengagement super reach", and "disengagement special reach" are defined. , Various types of "shared normal reach", various types of "shared super reach", and various types of "shared special reach" are defined as fluctuation patterns for jackpots, and various types of "shared normal reach" and "shared" are defined as fluctuation patterns for hit / miss sharing. Various types of "super reach" and various types of "shared special reach" are stipulated.

In the process of S405, when it is determined that the special symbol is out of alignment (S405: No), the display mode at the time of deviation is set (S408). In the process of S408, the display mode of the first symbol display device 37 is set to the display mode corresponding to the outlier symbol, and the value of the stop type selection counter C3 stored in the execution area of the special symbol hold ball storage area 203a is set. Based on this, as the stop type to be displayed on the third symbol display device 81, it is set whether the reach is out of front / back, the reach is out of front / back, or the reach is completely out.

Here, if the pachinko machine 10 is in a probabilistic state of a special symbol, the value of the stop type selection counter C3 acquired in the process of S401 is compared with the random number value stored in the stop type selection table for high probability. Then, set the stop type. Specifically, if the value of the stop type selection counter C3 is in the range of "0 to 89", a complete deviation is set, and if it is in the range of "90 to 97", a reach other than the front and rear deviation is set, and "98". If it is ", 99", the front-back off reach is set. On the other hand, if the pachinko machine 10 is in the normal state of the special symbol, the stop type is set by comparing the value of the stop type selection counter C3 with the random number value stored in the stop type selection table for low probability. To do. Specifically, if the value of the stop type selection counter C3 is in the range of "0 to 79", a complete deviation is set, and if it is in the range of "80 to 97", a reach other than the front and rear deviation is set, and "98". If it is ", 99", the front-back off reach is set.

Next, the fluctuation pattern at the time of disconnection is determined (S409). Here, the display time of the first symbol display device 37 is set, and the fluctuation time of the third symbol until the third symbol display device 81 stops at the off symbol is determined. At this time, similarly to the processing of S407, the value of the fluctuation type counter CS1 stored in the counter buffer of the RAM 203 is confirmed, and the fluctuation time of the symbol fluctuation such as normal reach and super reach is confirmed based on the value of the fluctuation type counter CS1. To determine.

When the processing of S407 or the processing of S409 is completed, next, a variation pattern command for notifying the display control device 114 of the variation pattern determined by the processing of S407 or the processing of S409 is set (S410). Next, a stop type command for notifying the display control device 114 of the stop type set in the process of S406 or S408 is set (S411). These fluctuation pattern commands and stop type commands are stored in a ring buffer for command transmission provided in the RAM 203, and these commands are transmitted to the voice lamp control device 113 in the process of S1001 of the main process (see FIG. 21). Will be done. The voice lamp control device 113 transmits the stop type command as it is to the display control device 114. When the processing of S411 is completed, the special symbol variation start flag 203g indicating that it is the timing to start the variation of the special symbol is set to ON (S412), and the process returns to the special symbol variation processing.

The special symbol variation start flag 203g set in the process of S412 determines that the special symbol variation start timing is set in the external output process (see FIG. 22) (see S1101 of FIG. 22), and the special symbol variation start timing. When it is determined to be (S1101: Yes in FIG. 22), the variation pattern command stored in the ring buffer for command transmission provided in the RAM 203 in the S4010 process is transmitted to the voice lamp control device 113. (See S1103 in FIG. 22). The voice lamp control device 113 transmits a display variation pattern command based on the received variation pattern command to the display control device 114. When the display control device 114 receives the display variation pattern command, the variation effect based on the received command is displayed on the third symbol display device 81.

Next, the start winning process (S105) executed by the MPU 201 in the main control device 110 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing this start winning process (S105). This start winning process (S105) is executed in the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 12), determines whether or not there is a prize (starting prize) in the first ball opening 64, and when there is a starting winning. , It is a process for executing the hold process of the value indicated by various random number counters.

When the start winning process is executed, first, it is determined whether or not the ball has won a prize (starting prize) in the first ball opening 64 (S501). Here, the ball entering the first ball entry port 64 is detected over three timer interrupt processes. Then, when it is determined that the ball has won the first ball opening 64 (S501: Yes), the value of the special symbol reserved ball number counter 203c (the number of times the variable display is held in the special symbol N) is acquired (S502). .. Then, it is determined whether or not the value (N) of the special symbol reserved ball number counter 203c is less than the upper limit value (4 in this embodiment) (S503).

Then, whether or not there is a prize in the first ball opening 64 (S501: No), or even if there is a prize in the first ball opening 64, the value (N) of the special symbol reserved ball number counter 203c is less than 4. If not (S503: No), this process ends as it is. On the other hand, if there is a prize in the first ball opening 64 (S501: Yes) and the value (N) of the special symbol reserved ball counter 203c is less than 4 (S503: Yes), the number of special symbol reserved balls The value (N) of the counter 203c is added by 1 (S504). Then, a hold ball number command indicating the value of the special symbol hold ball number counter 203c changed by the calculation is set (S505).

The reserved ball count command set here is stored in the ring buffer for command transmission provided in the RAM 203, and other commands executed in the external output process of the main process (see FIG. 21) to be executed later by the MPU 201. In the process (see S1108 of FIG. 22), it is transmitted to the voice lamp control device 113. When the voice lamp control device 113 receives the hold ball number command, the voice lamp control device 113 extracts the value of the special symbol hold ball number counter 203c from the hold ball number command, and stores the extracted value in the special symbol hold ball number counter 223b of the RAM 223. ..

After setting the hold ball number command by the processing of S505, the values of the first random number counter C1, the first hit type counter C2, and the stop type selection counter C3 updated in S103 of the timer interrupt processing described above are set to RAM 203. It is stored in the first area (S506) of the empty hold areas (hold 1st area to hold 4th area) of the special symbol hold ball storage area 203a, and the present process is terminated. In the process of S506, the value of the special symbol hold ball counter 203c is referred to, and if the value is 0, the hold first area is set as the first area. Similarly, if the value is 1, the reserved second area is set as the first area, if the value is 2, the reserved third area is set, and if the value is 3, the held fourth area is set as the first area.

In this start winning process, the lottery result of the special symbol may be transmitted to the voice lamp control device 113 in advance from the values indicated by the various random number counters acquired based on the start winning. As a result, it becomes possible to perform an effect based on the lottery result after the change, and it is possible to improve the interest of the player.

Next, the normal symbol variation processing (S106) executed by the MPU 201 in the main control device 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing this normal symbol variation processing (S106). This normal symbol variation process (S106) is executed in the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 12), and controls the variation display of the second symbol performed by the second symbol display device 83, the opening time of the electric accessory, and the like. It is a process to do.

In this normal symbol variation processing, first, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol (second symbol) is currently being hit (S601). The hitting of the normal symbol (second symbol) includes a state in which the display indicating the hit is being made on the second symbol display device 83 and a state in which the opening / closing control of the electric accessory is being performed. As a result of the determination, if the normal symbol (second symbol) is hit (S601: Yes), the present process is terminated as it is.

On the other hand, if the normal symbol (second symbol) is not hit (S601: No), it is determined whether or not the display mode of the second symbol display device 83 is changing (S602), and the second symbol display device If the display mode of 83 is not changing (S602: No), the value of the normal symbol reserved ball number counter 203d (the number of times the variable display is held in the normal symbol M) is acquired (S603). Next, it is determined whether or not the value (M) of the normal symbol reserved ball counter 203d is larger than 0 (S604), and if the value (M) of the normal symbol reserved ball counter 203d is 0 (S604 :). No), this process ends as it is. On the other hand, if the value (M) of the normal symbol reserved ball counter 203d is not 0 (S604: Yes), the value (M) of the normal symbol reserved ball counter 203d is subtracted by 1 (S605).

Next, the data stored in the normal symbol holding ball storage area 203b is shifted (S606). In the process of S606, the data stored in the hold 1st area to the hold 4th area of the normal symbol hold ball storage area 203b is sequentially shifted to the execution area side. More specifically, within each area, such as hold 1st area → execution area, hold 2nd area → hold 1st area, hold 3rd area → hold 2nd area, hold 4th area → hold 3rd area, and so on. Shift the data. After shifting the data, the value of the second random number counter C4 stored in the execution area of the normal symbol holding ball storage area 203b is acquired (S607).

Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the time saving counter 203f of the RAM 203 is 1 or more (S608). The time saving / medium counter 203f is a counter indicating whether or not the pachinko machine 10 is in the normal symbol time saving state. If the value of the time saving / medium counter 203f is 1 or more, the pachinko machine 10 is in the normal symbol time saving state. If the value of the time saving counter 203f is 0, it indicates that the pachinko machine 10 is in the normal state of the normal symbol.

When the value of the time saving / medium counter 203f is 1 or more (S608: Yes), it is determined whether or not the current time is a big hit of a special symbol (S609). Among the special symbol jackpots, the first symbol display device 37 and the third symbol display device 81 are displaying the special symbol jackpot (including during the special symbol jackpot game), and the special symbol. This includes the middle of a predetermined time after the jackpot game is completed. As a result of the determination, if the special symbol is in the big hit (S609: Yes), the process proceeds to S611. In the present embodiment, during the big hit of the special symbol, the lottery of the ordinary symbol is difficult to win. This means that during the jackpot of the special symbol (that is, during the special game state), the player hits the ball in an attempt to win the special winning opening 65a. However, when the electric accessory attached to the first ball opening 64 is opened, the ball that is to be won in the specific winning port 65a enters the first ball opening 64. Therefore, this is to prevent the electric accessory attached to the first entry port 64 from being opened so that the specific winning opening 65a can easily win a prize. Since the specific winning opening 65a is provided immediately below the first entry opening 64, even if the ball is suppressed from entering the first entry opening 64 during the jackpot of the special symbol, the first winning opening 65a is provided. Many balls enter the ball entry port 64. As a result, in most cases, the number of reserved balls for the first entrance 64 becomes the maximum (4 times) while the pachinko machine 10 is in the special gaming state.

In the processing of S609, if it is not during the jackpot of the special symbol (S609: No), the pachinko machine 10 is not in the jackpot of the special symbol and the pachinko machine 10 is in the time saving state of the normal symbol, so it is acquired by the processing of S607. Based on the value of the second random number counter C4 and the second random number table 202c for high probability, the lottery result of whether or not the normal symbol is hit is acquired (S610). Specifically, the value of the second random number counter C4 is compared with the random number value stored in the second random number table 202c for high probability. As described above, if the value of the second hit type counter C4 is in the range of "5-204", it is determined that the hit is a normal symbol, and if it is in the range of "0-4,205-239", it is determined. It is determined that the normal symbol is out of alignment (see FIG. 9C).

In the process of S608, when the value of the time saving / medium counter 203f is 0 (S608: No), the process proceeds to the process of S611. In the processing of S611, the pachinko machine 10 is in the big hit of the special symbol, or the pachinko machine 10 is in the normal state of the normal symbol, so that the value of the second random number counter C4 acquired in the processing of S607 is low. Based on the second hit random number table 202c for probability time, the lottery result of whether or not the normal symbol is hit is acquired (S611). Specifically, the value of the second random number counter C4 is compared with the random number value stored in the second random number table 202c for low probability. As described above, if the value of the second hit type counter C4 is in the range of "5-28", it is determined that it is a hit of a normal symbol, and if it is in the range of "0-4, 29-239", it is determined. It is determined that the normal symbol is out of alignment (see FIG. 9C).

Next, it is determined whether the lottery result of the ordinary symbol acquired by the processing of S610 or S611 is a hit of the ordinary symbol (S612), and if it is determined to be a hit of the ordinary symbol (S612: Yes). , The display mode at the time of hit is set (S613). In the process of S613, after the variation display in the second symbol display device 83 is completed, the symbol “◯” is set to be lit and displayed as the stop symbol (second symbol).

Then, it is determined whether the value of the time saving medium counter 203f is 1 or more (S614), and if the value of the time saving medium counter 203f is 1 or more (S614: Yes), the special symbol is currently being hit. Whether or not it is determined (S615). As a result of the determination, if the special symbol is in the big hit (S615: Yes), the process proceeds to S617. In the present embodiment, in order to prevent the ball from entering the first entrance 64 as much as possible during the jackpot of the special symbol, even if the ball hits the normal symbol, it is the same as the case where the normal symbol is missed. The number of times the electric accessory is opened and the opening time are set.

In the processing of S615, if the special symbol is not in the jackpot (S615: No), the pachinko machine 10 is not in the special symbol jackpot and the pachinko machine 10 is in the normal symbol time saving state. The opening period of the electric accessory associated with 64 is set to 1 second, the number of times of opening is set to 2 (S616), and the process proceeds to S619. In the process of S614, when the value of the time saving / medium counter 203f is 0 (S614: No), the process proceeds to the process of S617. In the processing of S617, since the pachinko machine 10 is in the jackpot of the special symbol or the pachinko machine 10 is in the normal state of the normal symbol, the opening period of the electric accessory attached to the first entrance 64 is set to 0. . Set to 2 seconds, set the number of times of opening to 1 (S617), and shift to the process of S619.

In the process of S612, when it is determined that the normal symbol is out of alignment (S612: No), the display mode at the time of deviation is set (S618). In the process of S618, after the variation display in the second symbol display device 83 is completed, the symbol "x" is set to be lit and displayed as the stop symbol (second symbol). When the setting of the display mode at the time of disconnection is completed, the process proceeds to S619.

In the process of S619, it is determined whether the value of the time saving medium counter 203f is 1 or more (S619), and if the value of the time saving medium counter 203f is 1 or more (S619: Yes), the variation in the second symbol display device 83. The display fluctuation time is set to 3 seconds (S620), and this process ends. On the other hand, if the value of the time saving / medium counter 203f is 0 (S619: No), the fluctuation time of the fluctuation display in the second symbol display device 83 is set to 30 seconds (S621), and this process is terminated. In this way, except during the jackpot of the special symbol, when the normal symbol has a high probability, the variable display time is very short, "30 seconds → 3 seconds", as compared with the low probability of the normal symbol. Since the opening period of the electric accessory attached to the first entry port 64 is very long, "0.2 seconds x 1 time → 1 second x 2 times", the ball enters the first entry port 64. It will be in an easy state.

In the process of S602, if the display mode of the second symbol display device 83 is changing (S602: Yes), it is determined whether or not the fluctuation time of the variation display executed by the second symbol display device 83 has elapsed. (S622). The fluctuation time here is a time preset by the process of S620 or the process of S621 before the variation display is started in the second symbol display device 83.

In the process of S622, if the fluctuation time has not elapsed (S622: No), this process ends. On the other hand, in the process of S622, if the fluctuation time of the fluctuation display being executed has elapsed (S622: Yes), the stop display of the second symbol display device 83 is set (S623). In the process of S623, if the lottery of ordinary symbols is a win and the display mode is set by the process of S613, the "○" symbol as the second symbol is stopped and displayed (lights up) on the second symbol display device 83. Is set to be displayed). On the other hand, if the lottery of ordinary symbols is removed and the display mode is set by the process of S618, the "x" symbol as the second symbol is stopped and displayed (lighted) on the second symbol display device 83. Is set to. When the stop display is set by the process of S623, the variation display on the second symbol display device 83 is displayed when the second symbol display update process (see S1007) of the main process (see FIG. 21) is executed next. When the process is completed, the stop symbol (second symbol) is stopped and displayed (lit) on the second symbol display device 83 in the display mode set in the process of S613 or the process of S618.

Next, when the variable display being executed by the second symbol display device 83 is started, is the lottery result of the normal symbol (current lottery result) performed by the normal symbol variation process a hit of the normal symbol? Is determined (S624). If the result of the lottery this time is a hit of a normal symbol (S624: Yes), the opening / closing control start of the electric accessory attached to the first entry port 64 is set (S625), and this process is completed. When the opening / closing control start of the electric accessory is set by the process of S625, the opening / closing control of the electric accessory is executed when the electric accessory opening / closing process (see S1005) of the main process (see FIG. 21) is executed next. Is started, and the opening / closing control of the electric accessory is continued until the opening time and the number of times of opening set in the process of S616 or the process of S617 are completed. On the other hand, in the process of S624, if the result of the lottery this time is out of the normal symbol (S624: No), the process of S625 is skipped and the present process is terminated.

Next, the through-gate passage process (S107) executed by the MPU 201 in the main control device 110 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the through gate passing process (S107). This through gate passage process (S107) is executed in the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 12), determines whether or not the ball has passed through the second entry port 67, and if the ball has passed, the ball has passed. This is a process for acquiring and holding the value indicated by the second random number counter C4.

In the through gate passing process, first, it is determined whether or not the ball has passed through the second entry port 67 (S701). Here, the passage of the ball at the second entry port 67 is detected over three timer interrupt processes. Then, when it is determined that the ball has passed through the second entry port 67 (S701: Yes), the value of the normal symbol reserved ball number counter 203d (the number of times the variable display is held in the normal symbol M) is acquired (S702). .. Then, it is determined whether or not the value (M) of the normal symbol reserved ball number counter 203d is less than the upper limit value (4 in this embodiment) (S703).

Whether the ball has passed through the second entry port 67 (S701: No), or even if the ball has passed through the second entry port 67, the value (M) of the normal symbol reserved ball number counter 203d is 4. If it is not less than (S703: No), this process ends. On the other hand, if the ball passes through the second entry port 67 (S701: Yes) and the value (M) of the normal symbol reserved ball number counter 203d is less than 4 (S703: Yes), the number of normal symbol reserved balls The value (M) of the counter 203d is added by 1 (S704). Then, the value of the second random number counter C4 updated in S103 of the timer interrupt process described above is set to the first of the free hold areas (hold 1st area to hold 4th area) of the normal symbol hold ball storage area 203b of the RAM 203. It is stored in the area of (S705), and this process is terminated. In the process of S705, the value of the normal symbol hold ball counter 203d is referred to, and if the value is 0, the hold first area is set as the first area. Similarly, if the value is 1, the reserved second area is set as the first area, if the value is 2, the reserved third area is set, and if the value is 3, the held fourth area is set as the first area.

FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing an NMI interrupt process executed by the MPU 201 in the main control device 110. The NMI interrupt process is a process executed by the MPU 201 of the main control device 110 when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is cut off due to a power failure or the like. By this NMI interrupt processing, the power failure occurrence information is stored in the RAM 203. That is, when the power supply of the pachinko machine 10 is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, the power failure signal SG1 is output from the power failure monitoring circuit 252 to the NMI terminal of the MPU 201 in the main control device 110. Then, the MPU 201 interrupts the control during execution and starts the NMI interrupt process, stores the power failure occurrence information in the RAM 203 (S801) as a setting of the power failure occurrence information, and ends the NMI interrupt process. To do.

The above NMI interrupt process is also executed in the payout launch control device 111, and the power outage occurrence information is stored in the RAM 213 by the NMI interrupt process. That is, when the power supply of the pachinko machine 10 is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, the power failure signal SG1 is output from the power failure monitoring circuit 252 to the NMI terminal of the MPU 211 in the payout control device 111, and the MPU 211 interrupts the control during execution. Then, the NMI interrupt process is started.

Next, with reference to FIG. 20, a start-up process executed by the MPU 201 in the main control device 110 when the power is turned on to the main control device 110 will be described. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing this start-up process. This start-up process is started by resetting when the power is turned on. In the start-up process, first, the initial setting process accompanying the power-on is executed (S901). For example, a predetermined value is set in the stack pointer. Next, a weight process (1 second in this embodiment) is executed in order to wait for the control device on the sub side (peripheral control device such as the voice lamp control device 113 and the payout control device 111) to be in an operable state. (S902). Then, the access of the RAM 203 is permitted (S903).

After that, it is determined whether or not the RAM erase switch 122 (see FIG. 5) provided in the power supply device 115 is turned on (S904), and if it is turned on (S904: Yes), the process shifts to S912. On the other hand, if the RAM erase switch 122 is not turned on (S904: No), it is determined whether or not the power cutoff occurrence information is stored in the RAM 203 (S905), and if it is not stored (S905: No). Since there is a possibility that the processing at the time of the previous power cutoff did not end normally, the processing is shifted to S912 in this case as well.

If the power cutoff occurrence information is stored in the RAM 203 (S905: Yes), the RAM determination value is calculated (S906), and if the calculated RAM determination value is not normal (S907: No), that is, the calculated RAM If the determination value does not match the RAM determination value saved when the power is cut off, the backed up data has been destroyed, and the process is shifted to S912 even in such a case. As will be described later in the process of S1015 of the main process (see FIG. 21), the RAM determination value is, for example, a checksum value at the work area address of the RAM 203. Instead of this RAM determination value, the effectiveness of the backup may be determined based on whether or not the keyword written in the predetermined area of the RAM 203 is correctly saved.

In the process of S912, a payout initialization command is transmitted in order to initialize the payout control device 111 which is a control device (peripheral control device) on the sub side (S912). Upon receiving this payout initialization command, the payout control device 111 clears an area (work area) other than the stack area of the RAM 213, sets an initial value, and is ready to start payout control of the game ball. After transmitting the payout initialization command, the main control device 110 executes the initialization process (S913, S914) of the RAM 203.

As described above, in the pachinko machine 10, when the RAM data is initialized when the power is turned on, for example, when the hall is open for business, the power is turned on while pressing the RAM erase switch 122. Therefore, if the RAM erase switch 122 is pressed during the start-up process, the RAM initialization process (S913, S914) is executed. Similarly, when the power failure occurrence information is not set or when a backup abnormality is confirmed by the RAM determination value (checksum value, etc.), the initialization process (S913, S914) of the RAM 203 is executed in the same manner. .. In the RAM initialization process (S913, S914), the used area of the RAM 203 is cleared to 0 (S913), and then the initial value of the RAM 203 is set (S914). After executing the initialization process of the RAM 203, the process proceeds to the process of S910.

On the other hand, if the RAM erase switch 122 is not turned on (S904: No), the power failure occurrence information is stored (S905: Yes), and the RAM determination value (checksum value, etc.) is normal ( S907: Yes), the information on the occurrence of the power failure is cleared while holding the data backed up in the RAM 203 (S908). Next, a payout return command at the time of power recovery for returning the control device (peripheral control device) on the sub side to the gaming state when the drive power supply is cut off is transmitted (S909), and the process proceeds to S910. Upon receiving this payout return command, the payout control device 111 is in a state where the payout control of the game ball can be started while holding the data stored in the RAM 213.

In the process of S910, the effect permission command is transmitted to the voice lamp control device 113, and the voice lamp control device 113 and the display control device 114 are permitted to execute various effects. Next, the interrupt is permitted (S911), and the process proceeds to the main process described later.

Next, with reference to FIG. 21, the main process executed by the MPU 201 in the main control device 110 after the above-mentioned start-up process will be described. FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing this main process. In this main process, the main process of the game is executed. As an outline, each process of S1001 to S1008 is executed as a periodic process having a cycle of 4 ms, and the counter update process of S1011 and S1012 is executed in the remaining time.

In the main process, first, during the execution of the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 12), the output data such as commands stored in the ring buffer for command transmission provided in the RAM 203 is sent to each control device (peripheral) on the sub side. The external output process to be transmitted to the control device) is executed (S1001).

Here, the details of the external output processing (S1001) will be described with reference to FIG. 22. FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the external output process (S1001). This external output process (S1001) is executed in the main process (see FIG. 21), and is based on the presence / absence of various flags and prize detection information set in the switch read process of S101 in the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 12). It is a process for performing the process.

In the external output processing, first, it is determined whether or not the special figure fluctuation start flag 203g is on (S1101). In the processing of S1101, when it is determined that the special symbol variation start flag 203g is on (S1101: Yes), it is the timing to start the variation of the special symbol, and the variation is caused by the above-mentioned special symbol variation start processing (see FIG. 15). Since the pattern command is set, the special fluctuation start flag 203g is set to off (S1102), and the fluctuation pattern command stored in the ring buffer for command transmission is transmitted to the voice lamp control device 113 (S1103). ). Then, the process proceeds to S1104.

On the other hand, in the processing of S1101, when it is determined that the special symbol variation start flag 203g is off (S1101: No), it is not the timing to start the variation of the special symbol, so the processing of S1102 and S1103 is skipped. The process proceeds to S1104.

In the process of S1104, it is determined whether or not there is a foul winning command (S1104), and if it is determined that there is a foul winning command (S1104: Yes), the foul winning command is transmitted to the payout control device 111. At the same time, a signal is output to the terminal corresponding to the foul ball winning command of the external output terminal board 261 (S1105). When the payout control device 111 receives the foul winning command, the payout motor 216 is controlled so as to pay out the prize balls (one ball in the present embodiment) according to the command. On the other hand, if it is determined in the process of S1104 that there is no foul winning command (S1104: No), the process of S1105 is skipped and the process proceeds to the process of S1106.

In the process of S1106, it is determined whether or not there is an error command (S1106), and if it is determined that there is an error command (S1106: Yes), the error command is transmitted to the voice lamp control device 113 and externally. A signal is output to the terminal corresponding to the error command of the output terminal board 261 (S1107). Here, as the error command, there is an error command (S1213 or S1215 in FIG. 23) set in the ball entry abnormality determination process (see FIG. 23) described later. The destination to which the error command is transmitted may be changed according to the type of the error command. For example, the error command for stopping the payout of the prize ball may be sent to the payout control means 111. .. As a result, the payout by the payout control device 111 can be stopped by transmitting an error command to the payout control device 111 to stop the payout of the prize ball when a fraudulent act is detected.

On the other hand, if it is determined that there is no error command in the process of S1106 (S1106: No), the process of S1107 is skipped and the process proceeds to the process of S1108.

In the process of S1108, a command other than the above-mentioned command is transmitted. As a command other than the above-mentioned command, for example, based on the winning detection information detected in the switch reading process (see S101 in FIG. 12), if there is winning detection information, it corresponds to the number of acquired balls for the payout control device 111. Send a prize ball command. Further, the hold ball number command set in the special symbol variation processing (see FIG. 14) and the start winning processing (see FIG. 16) is transmitted to the voice lamp control device 113. Further, the winning information command set in the starting winning process is transmitted to the voice lamp control device 113. Further, when the variation pattern command is transmitted by the process of S1103 described above, the stop type command for stopping the variation display of the third symbol by the third symbol display device 81 is then transmitted to the voice lamp control device 113. ..

Returning to FIG. 21, the description will be continued. When the processing of S1001 is completed, the value of the first variation type counter CS1 is then updated (S1002). Specifically, the first variation type counter CS1 is added by 1, and when the counter value reaches the maximum value (198 in the present embodiment), it is cleared to 0. Then, the update value of the first variation type counter CS1 is stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 203.

When the update of the first variable type counter CS1 is completed, the prize ball counting signal and the payout abnormality signal received from the payout control device 111 are read (S1003), and then the game ball is illegally inserted into the foul winning opening 601. The ball entry abnormality determination process for detecting fraudulent activity is executed (S1004).

Here, the details of the ball entry abnormality determination process (S1004) will be described with reference to FIG. 23. FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the ball entry abnormality determination process (S1004). This ball entry abnormality determination process (S1004) is executed in the main process executed by the MPU 201 of the main control device 110, and the number of game balls fired and the number of game balls entered into the foul winning opening 601. Based on the above, it is a process of detecting abnormal entry into the foul winning opening 601 or fraudulent activity.

In the ball entry abnormality determination process, first, it is determined whether or not the timer counting flag 203n is on (S1201). The timer counting flag 203n is set to on by the process of S1205 described later, and is set to off after a predetermined time (20 seconds in this embodiment) has elapsed (S1218). If it is determined in the process of S1201 that the flag 203n is on during timer counting (S1201: Yes), the timer counter 203m for measuring a predetermined time is decremented by 1, and the process proceeds to S1206.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the flag 203n is off during timer counting (S1201: No), the entry flag 203h is turned on in order to determine whether or not the game ball has entered the foul winning opening 601. It is determined whether or not there is (S1203). If it is determined in the process of S1203 that the entry flag 203h is not on (S1203: No), there is no entry of the game ball into the foul winning opening 601 and it is not the period for determining the entry abnormality. End the process.

If it is determined in the process of S1203 that the ball entry flag 203h is on (S1203: Yes), the timer counter 203m is set to 5000 (corresponding to 20 seconds) in order to start the ball entry abnormality determination (equivalent to 20 seconds). S1204), the timer counting flag 203n is set to ON (S1205), and the process proceeds to S1206.

When the processing of S1202 or S1205 is completed, it is determined whether or not the entry flag 203h is on (S1206). In the process of S1206, when it is determined that the ball entry flag 203h is on (S1206: Yes), it means that the game ball has entered the foul winning opening 601 during the ball entry abnormality determination period. The counter 203j is added by 1 (S1207), the entry flag 203h is set to off (S1208), and the process proceeds to S1209. On the other hand, in the process of S1206, when it is determined that the ball entry flag 203h is off (S1206: No), the processes of S1207 and S1208 are skipped, and the process proceeds to the process of S1209.

In the process of S1209, it is determined whether or not the firing flag 203i is on (S1209). In the process of S1209, when it is determined that the launch flag 203i is ON (S1209: Yes), it means that the game ball is launched during the ball entry abnormality determination period, so the launch ball counter 203k is added by 1. Then (S1210), the firing flag 203i is set to off (S1211), and the process proceeds to S1212. On the other hand, when it is determined that the firing flag 203i is off in the processing of S1209 (S1209: No), the processing of S1210 and S1211 is skipped and the process proceeds to the processing of S1212.

Next, the ball entry abnormality is determined based on the ball entry counter 203j corresponding to the number of game balls entered into the foul winning opening 601 and the launch ball number counter 203k corresponding to the number of game balls launched. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the ball entry counter 203j is larger than the value obtained by adding the predetermined value X (2 in the present embodiment) to the value of the launch ball counter 203k (S1212). In the process of S1212, as a result of comparing the number of the game balls launched normally and the number of the game balls entered into the foul winning opening 601, the game balls entered into the foul winning opening 601 were launched normally. It determines whether or not there are two more balls (three or more balls) than the game balls. If it is determined that there are many (S1212: Yes), an error command is set (S1213), assuming that a fraudulent act such as illegally entering a game ball into the foul winning opening 601 is being performed. The process proceeds to S1217.

Here, the reason why the predetermined value X is provided in the above-mentioned ball entry abnormality determination process will be described. In the present embodiment, the ball entry abnormality determination is started with the entry of the game ball into the foul winning opening 601 as a trigger, and the launch ball number counter 203k and the ball entry number counter 203j are counted. Therefore, the game ball that triggers the start of the ball entry abnormality determination is not counted by the launch ball counter 203k. Further, at the timing when the ball entry abnormality determination is started, the game ball already launched by the ball launch unit 112a remains in the launch passage 701, and it is considered that the game ball may enter the foul winning opening 601. Be done. In consideration of such an expected error, a predetermined value X is provided so that error processing is executed when a clear abnormal state is detected. As a result, error processing is not executed in the above-mentioned case where the value of the number of incoming balls counter 203j is larger than the value of the number of launching balls counter 203k even though the fraudulent activity is not executed. Unnecessary error notification can be suppressed. The predetermined value X is not limited to the above-mentioned value, and may be a value smaller than 2 (for example, 1) or a value larger than 2 (for example, 5). Further, it is not necessary to set the predetermined value X.

The error command set in the process of S1213 is transmitted to the voice lamp control device 113 in the above-mentioned external output process (see FIG. 22), and a signal is output to the corresponding terminal of the external output terminal board 261 corresponding to the error command. Will be done. As a result, the voice lamp control device 113 can execute the voice output and the screen display suggesting that the number of foul winnings is larger than the number of shot balls by receiving the error command. Further, since the signal output to the external output terminal board 261 is detected by the hall computer 262, it is possible to notify the hall employees and the like through the hall computer 262 that the number of foul winnings is larger than the number of shot balls. it can.

On the other hand, in the process of S1212, if it is determined that the number is not large (S1212: No), then it is determined whether or not the value of the ball entry counter 203j is more than 10 (S1214). When the value of the ball entry counter 203j is larger than the predetermined value Y (10 in this embodiment) (S1214: Yes), the number of game balls entering the foul winning opening 601 is larger than the number of fired game balls. However, this is the case when the number of balls entered into the foul winning opening 601 is large. Here, when the game is played, if the player normally tries to execute the game, no more than 10 game balls enter the foul winning opening 601 within a predetermined time (20 seconds). Therefore, in this case, an error command is set (S1215), and the process proceeds to S1217.

The error command set by the processing of S1215 is transmitted to the voice lamp control device 113 in the above-mentioned external output processing (see FIG. 22), and a signal is output to the corresponding terminal of the external output terminal board 261 corresponding to the error command. Will be done. As a result, the voice lamp control device 113 can execute the voice output and the screen display suggesting that the number of foul prizes is large by receiving the error command. Further, since the signal output to the external output terminal plate 261 is detected by the hall computer 262, it is possible to notify the hall employees and the like through the hall computer 262 that the number of foul prizes is large.

In the process of S1214, when it is determined that the ball entry counter 203j is equal to or less than the predetermined value Y (10) (S1214: No), a timer is used to determine whether it is the end timing of the ball entry abnormality determination period. It is determined whether or not the counter 203m is 0 (S1216). If it is determined that the timer counter 203m is 0 (S1216: Yes), it is the end timing of the ball entry abnormality determination period (20 seconds), so the process proceeds to S1217 and it is determined that the timer counter 203m is not 0. If this is done (S1216: No), the ball entry abnormality determination is continuously executed, so that this process is terminated as it is.

When the processing of S1213, S1215 or S1216 is completed, various counter values are reset (S1217). Specifically, when an error command is set by the processing of S1213 or S1215, or when it is determined by the processing of S1216 that it is the end timing of the ball entry abnormality determination period (S1216: Yes), the ball entry abnormality determination is performed. To finish, the number of incoming balls counter 203j, the number of launched balls 203k, and the timer counter 203m are reset to 0. Next, the timer counting flag 203n is set to off (S1218), and this process ends.

As described above, the ball entry abnormality determination process (S1004) of the present embodiment is configured to set an error command when it is determined to be abnormal during the ball entry abnormality determination period (20 seconds). .. As a result, the occurrence of an abnormality can be detected at an early stage. Not limited to this, it may be configured to determine whether or not there is an abnormality after the ball entry abnormality determination period (20 seconds) has elapsed. In this case, since the abnormality can be determined after acquiring the information necessary for the abnormality determination for the ball entry abnormality determination period (20 seconds), the accuracy of the abnormality determination can be improved, and unnecessary abnormality notification can be performed. It can be suppressed.

Further, in the present embodiment, the number of game balls entered into the foul winning opening 601 and the number of launched game balls are counted in the ball entry abnormality determination process (S1004), but the present invention is not limited to this. , For example, it may be counted in another process such as a process executed by the timer interrupt process.

Further, the method of determining the ball entry abnormality is not limited to the above-mentioned method or combination, and for example, the abnormality determination may be performed by only one of the abnormality determinations of S1212 and S1214, or the other abnormality determination may be performed. Etc. may be added. The other abnormality determination is, for example, determining the case where the interval at which the game ball enters the foul winning opening 601 is on average earlier than the launchable interval of the game ball (0.6 seconds in this embodiment). And so on.

Further, the trigger for starting the ball entry abnormality determination is not limited to the trigger for entering the game ball into the foul winning opening 601. For example, the trigger may be measured at predetermined time intervals.

Further, in the present embodiment, the abnormality is determined by counting the game balls that have entered the foul winning opening 601 and the game balls that have been launched, but the present invention is not limited to this, and each entry opening (the first) An abnormality may be determined using the result of counting the game balls entering the 1st entry port 64, the 2nd entry opening 67, etc.) or the out opening 66. For example, with respect to the count number of the launched game balls, the count number of the game balls that have entered the foul winning opening 601 and the count number of the game balls that have not entered the foul winning opening 601 and have been launched into the game area. If the total values of are not the same, it may be determined as abnormal.

Furthermore, if there is a continuous entry into the foul winning opening 601 and the entry abnormality determination is executed again (when the entry abnormality determination period is reached again after the end of the entry abnormality determination period), cheating is committed. It is likely that it has been done. On the other hand, if the ball entry abnormality determination period is reached for the first time immediately after the start of the game, it is highly possible that the player mistakenly made a foul prize when starting to hit. Therefore, in the first ball entry abnormality determination after the game is started, the threshold value for determining the ball entry abnormality is set high (for example, 15 or more balls are determined to be abnormal in S1214) to make it difficult to determine the abnormality, and the first time. In the ball entry abnormality determination, the threshold value for determining the ball entry abnormality may be lowered (for example, 5 or more balls are determined to be abnormal in S1214) to facilitate the abnormality determination. As a result, fraudulent activity can be detected with high accuracy while suppressing unnecessary error notification. Not limited to this, the items to be judged for the ball entry abnormality judgment after the first time may be increased from the first time (for example, the first time is judged only by S1212, and the first transition is judged by S1212 and S1214). The threshold value and the determination item may be changed step by step in the subsequent ball entry abnormality determination. Further, after the timer counter becomes 0 (S1216: Yes in FIG. 23), the number of ball entry counters is changed from a predetermined value Y (10 in this embodiment) while the timer count flag is on (during the ball entry abnormality determination period). A process of determining whether or not the value is more than the smaller predetermined value Z (for example, 5) may be added. By these processes as well, it is possible to improve the effect that fraudulent activity can be detected with high accuracy while suppressing unnecessary error notification.

Further, in the present embodiment, the error command is set only once, but the error command may be set in a plurality of stages according to the high or low possibility that the illegal game is being performed. In such a case, in addition to the above-described ball entry abnormality determination process, the determination may be performed using a pattern in which the determination value (determination value) is set low. By doing so, in addition to outputting the fact that an illegal game is being performed, a minor error command such as a situation where the player is erroneously operating the operation handle 51 or a malfunction of the operation handle 51 is set. By transmitting to the voice lamp control device 113, it is possible to explain the game (“Turn the operation handle more”) by voice or liquid crystal display, or to notify the malfunction of the operation handle.

Specifically, the timing at which the player operates the operation handle 51 to change the firing intensity (at the start of the game, at the start of the right-handed game, at the end of the right-handed game, etc.) is set as the timing at which the ball entry abnormality processing is started. , The game balls that have entered the foul winning opening 601 during a predetermined period are counted. If the counted value is more than the predetermined value, there is a risk of malfunction of the launcher, so that fact can be output. With such a configuration, not only the monitoring of illegal games but also the malfunction of the operation handle 51 can be determined. When both the defect determination of the operation handle 51 and the monitoring of the illegal game are performed, it is preferable to store a plurality of determination results of the ball entry abnormality determination process in time series and determine the determination. That is, in the case of entering the foul winning opening 601 due to a defect of the operation handle 51, it occurs repeatedly unless the operation handle 51 is repaired, and in the case of entering the foul winning opening 601 due to an illegal game, the ball is limited. This is because it occurs within the specified period.

Desirably, the ball entry abnormality determination based on the illegal game has a strict determination value for determining the ball entry abnormality and shortens the period used for the determination, and the ball entry abnormality determination based on the defect of the operation handle 51 is the ball entry abnormality. It is preferable that the determination value for the determination is sweeter than the value for determining the illegal game and the period used for the determination is longer. By doing so, both can be determined.

Further, the timing of changing the firing intensity is set as the timing at which the ball entry abnormality processing is started, but it is desirable that the ball entry abnormality processing is started after a predetermined time elapses after the firing intensity is changed. The reason for the lapse of a predetermined time is that this prevents the game ball fired before the firing intensity is changed and the firing intensity is changed with the game ball fired before the firing intensity is changed. This is to prevent the game ball from reaching an unintended area due to the collision with the game ball launched after being played, and detecting such a game ball.

The timing for determining the defect of the operation handle 51 is not limited to the above-mentioned timing, and may be always performed, or may be performed while the firing instruction is given so that the firing intensity becomes equal to or higher than a predetermined value.

In addition, it is preferable to change the content of notification to the outside when a malfunction of the operation handle is determined according to the game state (whether or not it is a big hit, etc.). For example, if you are hitting a jackpot, you should raise the notification priority so that the clerk can come as soon as possible. The process of changing the notification content in this way may be performed by the main control device using information based on the determination result of the ball entry abnormality determination and information based on the game state of the game machine, or the voice obtained from each information. A lamp controller may do this. Further, a storage means for storing information based on the determination that the operation handle malfunction is determined during the jackpot may be provided.

In the above-mentioned ball entry abnormality determination process, the number of balls entered into the foul winning opening 601 is counted, and the ball entry abnormality determination is performed based on the counting result. In order to achieve the same purpose as the above, the following It is also conceivable to perform such control.

That is, the ball entry flag 203h and the launch flag 203i may be constantly read from the RAM 203 provided in the MPU 201 of the main control device 110, and the ball entry abnormality determination may be performed based on the timing at which each flag is turned on.

Specifically, the case where the ball entry flag 203h is turned on while the launch flag 203i is not turned on may be determined as a ball entry abnormality. In this method, it is determined that the game ball has been inserted into the foul winning opening 601 even though the game ball has not been fired.

Further, since it takes a predetermined time (about 2 seconds) from the launch of the game ball to the arrival at the foul winning opening 601, the launch flag 203i is turned on before the predetermined time when the launch flag 203i is turned on. It is advisable to determine whether or not it is. By doing so, it is possible to more reliably determine the ball entry abnormality.

Further, the time counting of the predetermined time is started at the timing when the game ball is entered into the foul winning opening 601, that is, the timing when the entry flag 203h is turned on, and by the time the predetermined time (0.6 seconds) elapses. It is preferable to determine that the game ball has entered the foul winning opening 601. By doing so, it is possible to detect the state in which the game ball has entered the foul winning opening 601 at a timing shorter than the firing interval (0.6 seconds) of the game ball by the operation handle 51.

When the foul balls are continuously generated, it is possible that the foul balls are connected in a string in the launch path 701. Therefore, the predetermined time may be appropriately set and may be shorter than 0.6 seconds. Further, the ball entry abnormality may be determined based on the detection that the game ball has entered the foul winning opening 601 a plurality of times within a predetermined time. By doing so, the accuracy of monitoring fraudulent games can be further improved.

Further, a game area arrival ball detection switch (not shown) for detecting that the launched game ball has reached the game area is provided near the end of the launch path 701, and the foul winning switch 208a, the launch ball detection switch 208b, The passing status of the launched game ball may be detected based on the detection results of the three switches of the game area arrival ball detection switch. By doing so, it is possible to further improve the accuracy of monitoring whether the detection result of the foul winning switch 208a is due to a normal game or an illegal game.

Specifically, the game ball detected by the launch ball detection switch 208a passes through either the foul winning switch 208a or the game area arrival ball detection switch after a predetermined time. Therefore, when the launch ball detection switch 208a detects the game ball, the time counting of a predetermined time is started, and if the foul winning switch 208a or the game area arrival ball detection switch detects the game ball within the predetermined time, the detection is performed. Is determined to be normal, and at other times, that is, when both the foul winning switch 208a and the game area arrival ball detection switch detect the game ball within the predetermined time, and the foul ball outside the predetermined time. When the winning switch 208 detects a game ball, the above-mentioned ball entry abnormality determination process is started. By doing so, it is possible to determine that the game ball detected by the launch ball detection switch 208a has reached the game area, that is, that the player is playing an illegal game while playing a normal game. Become.

When such control is used, it is preferable to provide a plurality of areas (which can store four balls) for storing the detection result of the launch ball detection switch 208b. This is because a newly launched game ball presses the launch ball detection switch 208b between the time when it is detected by the launch ball detection switch 208b and the time when it passes through the foul winning switch 208a or the game area arrival ball detection switch. This is to pass.

As described above, even if a switch for detecting the passage of the game ball is provided at each position of the launch path and the detection status of each switch is detected, the detection result of each switch is not counted. It is possible to achieve the same purpose and effect as the ball entry abnormality determination process described in the present embodiment. Regarding the description of the control described above, the same parts as those of the ball entry abnormality determination process (see FIG. 23) of the present embodiment are omitted, but the ball entry abnormality determination process of the present embodiment (see FIG. 23). ), Or it may be provided independently.

Returning to FIG. 21, the description will be continued. After the processing of S1004 is completed, next, when the special symbol is in the jackpot state, the jackpot effect is executed, and the jackpot control process for opening or closing the specific winning opening 65a of the variable winning device 65 is executed (S1005). .. In the jackpot control process, the specific winning opening 65a is opened for each round in the jackpot state, and it is determined whether the maximum opening time of the specific winning opening 65a has elapsed or whether a predetermined number of balls have won a prize. Then, when any of these conditions is satisfied, the specific winning opening 65a is closed. The opening and closing of the specific winning opening 65a is repeatedly executed for a predetermined number of rounds. In the present embodiment, the jackpot control process (S1005) is executed in the main process, but it may be executed in the timer interrupt process.

In the jackpot control process (S1005), a command based on the jackpot state of the special symbol is set. For example, when the jackpot of a special symbol is started, an opening command is set, and when the jackpot of a special symbol is finished, an ending command is set.

The jackpot-related commands set here are stored in the ring buffer for command transmission provided in the RAM 203, and are voiced in the external output process (S1001) of the main process (see FIG. 21) executed by the MPU 201. It is transmitted to the lamp control device 113. When the voice lamp control device 113 receives the jackpot-related command, the voice lamp control device 113 transmits the corresponding display command to the display control device 114. When a display command is received by the display control device 114, the corresponding jackpot-related effect is displayed on the third symbol display device 81.

In addition, when it is determined whether it is the start timing of a new round in the jackpot game, the specific winning opening 65a is opened. When it is determined that it is the start timing of a new round, a round number command indicating the number of rounds may be set and transmitted to the voice lamp control device 113. As a result, the voice lamp control device 113 can determine the start timing of the new round, and can change the music or the production according to the start of the new round.

Further, at the end of the jackpot game, the probability variation flag 203e and the time saving / medium counter 203f are set based on the type of jackpot of the special symbol that has been executed. Specifically, when the jackpot game by jackpot A (probability change jackpot) is executed, the probability variation flag 203e is set to on, and when the jackpot game by jackpot B (time saving jackpot) is executed, the time is shortened. The counter 203f is set to 100. As a result, the probability variation game state is given based on the jackpot A, and the time saving game state is given based on the jackpot B.

Next, the electric accessory opening / closing process for controlling the opening / closing of the electric accessory associated with the first ball entry port 64 is executed (S1006). In the electric accessory opening / closing process, when the opening / closing control start of the electric accessory is set by the process of S625 of the normal symbol variation process (see FIG. 17), the opening / closing control of the electric accessory is started. The opening / closing control of the electric accessory is continued until the opening time and the number of times of opening set in the processing of S616 or the processing of S617 in the normal symbol variation processing are completed.

Next, the first symbol display update process for updating the display of the first symbol display device 37 is executed (S1007). In the first symbol display update process, when a variation pattern is set by the process of S407 or the process of S409 of the special symbol variation start process (see FIG. 15), the variation display according to the variation pattern is displayed in the first symbol display. Start at device 37. In the present embodiment, among the LEDs 37a of the first symbol display device 37, from the start of the fluctuation until the fluctuation time elapses, for example, if the currently lit LED is red, the red LED is turned off. At the same time, turn on the green LED, if the green LED is on, turn off the green LED and turn on the blue LED, and if the blue LED is on, turn off the blue LED. At the same time, turn on the red LED.

The main process is executed every 4 milliseconds, but if the LED lighting color is changed each time the main process is executed, the player cannot confirm the change in the LED lighting color. Therefore, a counter (not shown) is counted by 1 each time the main process is executed so that the player can confirm the change in the lighting color of the LED, and when the counter reaches 100, the LED is displayed. Change the lighting color of. That is, the lighting color of the LED is changed every 0.4 s. The value of the counter is reset to 0 when the lighting color of the LED is changed.

Further, in the first symbol display update process, when the variation time corresponding to the variation pattern set by the process of S407 or the process of S409 of the special symbol variation start process (see FIG. 15) ends, the first symbol display device The stop symbol (first symbol) is displayed as the first symbol in the display mode set by the processing of S406 or the processing of S408 of the special symbol variation start processing (see FIG. 15) after ending the variation display executed in 37. A stop display (lighting display) is displayed on the device 37.

Next, the second symbol display update process for updating the display of the second symbol display device 83 is executed (S1008). In the second symbol display update process, when the variation time of the second symbol is set by the process of S620 or the process of S621 of the normal symbol variation start process (see FIG. 17), the variation display is displayed on the second symbol display device 83. Start. As a result, in the second symbol display device 83, variable display is performed in which the “◯” symbol and the “x” symbol as the second symbol are alternately lit. Further, in the second symbol display update process, when the stop display of the second symbol display device 83 is set by the process of S623 of the normal symbol variation process (see FIG. 17), the second symbol display device 83 is executed. The stop symbol (second symbol) is stopped and displayed on the second symbol display device 83 in the display mode set by the process of S613 or the process of S618 of the normal symbol variation start process (see FIG. 17) after ending the variable display. (Lighting display).

After that, it is determined whether or not the power outage occurrence information is stored in the RAM 203 (S1009), and if the power outage occurrence information is not stored in the RAM 203 (S1009: No), the power failure signal from the power failure monitoring circuit 252 SG1 is not output and the power supply is not cut off. Therefore, in such a case, it is determined whether or not the execution timing of the next main process has been reached, that is, whether or not a predetermined time (4 msec in the present embodiment) has elapsed from the start of the main process this time (S1010). If the predetermined time has already passed (S1010: Yes), the process is shifted to S1001, and each process after S1001 described above is repeatedly executed.

On the other hand, if the predetermined time has not yet elapsed from the start of the main process this time (S1010: No), the first is within the period until the predetermined time is reached, that is, within the remaining time until the execution timing of the next main process is reached. 1 The initial value random number counter CINI1, the second initial value random number counter CINI2, and the variation type counter CS1 are repeatedly updated (S1011, S1012).

First, the first initial value random number counter CINI1 and the second initial value random number counter CINI2 are updated (S1011). Specifically, the first initial value random number counter CINI1 and the second initial value random number counter CINI2 are added by 1, and when the counter value reaches the maximum value (399, 239 in the present embodiment), it is cleared to 0. .. Then, the updated values of the first initial value random number counter CINI1 and the second initial value random number counter CINI2 are stored in the corresponding buffer areas of the RAM 203, respectively. Next, the variation type counter CS1 is updated by the same method as the process of S1002 (S1012).

Here, since the execution time of each process of S1001 to S1008 changes according to the state of the game, the remaining time until the execution timing of the next main process is not constant and fluctuates. Therefore, by repeatedly updating the first initial value random number counter CINI1 and the second initial value random number counter CINI2 using the remaining time, the first initial value random number counter CINI1 and the second initial value random number counter CINI2 (that is, , The initial value of the first random number counter C1 and the initial value of the second random number counter C4) can be randomly updated, and similarly, the variable type counter CS1 can also be updated randomly.

Further, in the processing of S1009, if the power outage occurrence information is stored in the RAM 203 (S1009: Yes), the power is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the power is turned off, and the power failure signal SG1 is output from the power failure monitoring circuit 252. As a result, since the NMI interrupt process of FIG. 19 has been executed, the process at the time of power cutoff after S1013 is executed. First, the occurrence of each interrupt process is prohibited (S1013), and a power off command indicating that the power is cut off is issued to other control devices (peripheral control devices such as the payout control device 111 and the voice lamp control device 113). Is transmitted (S1014). Then, the RAM determination value is calculated, the value is saved (S1015), the access of the RAM 203 is prohibited (S1016), and the infinite loop is continued until the power supply is completely shut off and the process cannot be executed. Here, the RAM determination value is, for example, a checksum value in the backed up stack area and work area of the RAM 203.

The processing of S1009 is performed at the end of a series of processing corresponding to the state change of the game performed in S1001 to S1008, or at the end of one cycle of the processing of S1011 and S1012 performed within the remaining time. It is running. Therefore, in the main process of the main control device 110, the power off occurrence information is confirmed at the timing when each setting is completed. Therefore, when returning from the power cut state, the process is performed after the start-up process is completed. It can be started from the process of S1001. That is, the process can be started from the process of S1001 as in the case of being initialized in the start-up process. Therefore, in the process when the power is cut off, the initial start-up process (see FIG. 20) does not need to save the contents of each register used by the MPU 201 to the stack area or save the value of the stack pointer. By setting the stack pointer to a predetermined value (initial value) in the setting process (S901), the process of S1001 can be started. Therefore, the control load of the main control device 110 can be reduced, and accurate control can be performed without the main control device 110 malfunctioning or running out of control.

<Regarding the control process of the audio lamp control device in the first embodiment>
Next, with reference to FIGS. 24 to 27, each control process executed by the MPU 221 in the voice lamp control device 113 will be described. The processing of the MPU 221 is roughly divided into a start-up process that is started when the power is turned on and a main process that is executed after the start-up process.

First, the start-up process executed by the MPU 221 in the voice lamp control device 113 will be described with reference to FIG. 24. FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing this start-up process. This start-up process is started when the power is turned on.

When the start-up process is executed, first, the initial setting process associated with the power-on is executed (S1301). Specifically, a predetermined value is set in the stack pointer. After that, depending on whether or not the power-off processing flag 223x is turned on, the power-off processing of S1416 (FIG. 25) is caused by a momentary voltage drop (instantaneous power failure, so-called "instantaneous power failure") in this startup processing. It is determined whether or not it was started during the execution of (see S1302). As will be described later with reference to FIG. 25, when the voice lamp control device 113 receives the power off command from the main control device 110 (see S1314 in FIG. 25), the voice lamp control device 113 executes the power off process of S1416. The power cutoff processing flag 223x is turned on before the power cutoff process is executed, and the power cutoff process flag 223x is turned off after the power cutoff process is completed. Therefore, whether or not the power off processing of S1416 is in the middle of execution can be determined by the state of the power off processing flag 223x.

If the power off processing flag 223x is off (S1302: No), the start-up process this time is started after the power is completely cut off, or after a momentary power failure occurs and the power supply of S1416 is generated. It was started after the execution of the power cutoff process was completed, or it was started by resetting only the MPU 221 of the voice lamp control device 113 due to noise or the like (without receiving the power cutoff command from the main control device 110). Is. Therefore, in these cases, it is confirmed whether or not the data in the RAM 223 is destroyed (S1303).

Confirmation of data corruption in RAM 223 is performed as follows. That is, data as a keyword of "55AAh" is written in the specific area of the RAM 223 by the processing of S1306. Therefore, the data stored in the specific area can be checked, and if the data is "55AAh", there is no data corruption in RAM 223, and conversely, if it is not "55AAh", data corruption in RAM 223 can be confirmed. If the data corruption of the RAM 223 is confirmed (S1303: Yes), the process proceeds to S1304 and the initialization of the RAM 223 is started. On the other hand, if the data corruption of the RAM 223 is not confirmed (S1303: No), the process proceeds to S1308.

If the start-up process is started after the power is completely cut off, the keyword "55AAh" is not stored in the specific area of the RAM 223 (the memory of the RAM 223 is lost due to the power off). (From), it is determined that the data of the RAM 223 is destroyed (S1303: Yes), and the process proceeds to S1304. On the other hand, the start-up process this time was started after the execution of the power-off process of S1416 was completed after a momentary power failure occurred, or was reset only to the MPU 221 of the voice lamp control device 113 due to noise or the like. Since the keyword "55AAh" is stored in the specific area of the RAM 223, the data of the RAM 223 is determined to be normal (S1303: No), and the data shifts to S1308.

If the power off processing flag is on (S1302: Yes), the start-up process this time is after a momentary power failure occurs, and during the execution of the power off process of S1416, the voice lamp control device 113 The MPU 221 of the above was reset and started. In such a case, the storage state of the RAM 223 is not always correct because the power off processing is being executed. Therefore, in such a case, the control cannot be continued, so the process is shifted to S1304 and the initialization of the RAM 223 is started.

In the process of S1304, the storage area of the entire range of the RAM 223 is checked (S1304). As a check method, first, "0FFh" is written for each byte, and it is read for each byte to check whether or not it is "0FFh", and if it is "0FFh", it is determined to be normal. Such writing and confirmation for each byte is performed in the order of "0FFh", then "55h", "0AAh", and "00h". By this read / write check of RAM 223, all the storage areas of RAM 223 are cleared to 0.

If it is determined that the read / write check is normal for all the storage areas of the RAM 223 (S1305: Yes), the keyword "55AAh" is written in the specific area of the RAM 223 to set the RAM destruction check data (S1306). By confirming the keyword "55AAh" written in this specific area, it is checked whether or not the RAM 223 has data corruption. On the other hand, if an abnormality in the read / write check is detected in any storage area of the RAM 223 (S1305: No), an abnormality in the RAM 223 is notified (S1307), and an infinite loop is performed until the power is cut off. The abnormality of the RAM 223 is notified by the indicator lamp 34. The voice output device 226 may output voice to notify the abnormality of the RAM 223, or an error command may be sent to the display control device 114 to display an error message on the third symbol display device 81. It may be.

In the process of S1308, it is determined whether or not the power off flag 223y is turned on (S1308). The power-off flag 223y is turned on when the power-off process of S1416 is executed (see S1416 in FIG. 25). That is, since the power-off flag 223y is turned on before the power-off process of S1416 is executed, the process of S1308 is reached with the power-off flag turned on because the start-up process is instantaneous. This is the case where the power failure is started after the power failure of S1416 has been executed. Therefore, in such a case (S1308: Yes), the work area of the RAM is cleared (S1309) in order to initialize each process of the voice lamp control device 113, and the power cutoff flag 223y is set to off (S1310). After that, after setting the initial value of the RAM 223 (S1311), interrupt permission is set (S1312), and then the process proceeds to the main process. The work area of the RAM 223 refers to an area other than the area for storing commands and the like received from the main control device 110.

On the other hand, the process of S1308 is reached with the power cutoff flag 223y turned off because the start-up process this time was started after the power supply was completely shut off, for example, so that the process of S1308 to S1306 was performed via the process of S1308. This is the case when the process is reached, or only the MPU 221 of the voice lamp control device 113 is reset (without receiving the power off command from the main control device 110) due to noise or the like. Therefore, in such a case (S1308: No), S1309 and S1310, which are clear processes of the work area of the RAM 223, are skipped, the process is shifted to S1311, and the initial value of the RAM 223 is set (S1311), and then interrupt is enabled. Is set (S1312), and the process proceeds to the main process.

It should be noted that the clearing process of S1309 is skipped because when the processing of S1308 is reached via the processing of S1304 to S1306, all the storage areas of the RAM 223 have already been cleared by the processing of S1304. When only the MPU 221 of the voice lamp control device 113 is reset due to noise or the like and the start-up process is started, the data in the work area of the RAM 223 is saved without being cleared, so that the voice lamp control device 113 This is because the control of

Next, with reference to FIG. 25, the main process executed by the MPU 221 in the voice lamp control device 113 after the start-up process of the voice lamp control device 113 will be described. FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing this main process. When the main process is executed, it is first determined whether or not 1 msec or more has elapsed since the main process was started or since the process of S1401 this time was executed (S1401), and 1 msec or more has elapsed. If not (S1401: No), the process proceeds to S1412 without performing the processes of S1402 to S1411. In the process of S1401, it is determined whether or not 1 msec has elapsed because S1402 to S1411 are mainly processes related to display (effect), and it is not necessary to edit in a short cycle (within 1 msec). This is because it is preferable to execute the command determination process of S1412, the variation display setting process of S1413, and the process of updating the counter values of S1413 and S1414 in a short cycle. By executing the processing of S1412 in a short cycle, it is possible to prevent omission of reception of the command transmitted from the main control device 110, and by executing the processing of S1413 in a short cycle, the command received by the command determination process. Based on the above, settings related to variable effects can be made without delay.

If 1 msec or more has passed in the process of S1401 (S1401: Yes), first, various commands for the display control device 114 set by the processes of S1403 to S1413 are transmitted to the display control device 114 (S1402). ). Next, the output of each lamp is set so as to set the lighting mode of the indicator lamp 34 and the lighting mode of the lamp edited by the process of S1408 described later (S1403), and then the power-on notification process is executed (S1404). The power-on notification process notifies that the power has been turned on for a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) when the power is turned on, and the notification is performed by the voice output device 226 or the lamp display device 227. Will be. Further, a command may be transmitted to the display control device 114 to notify that the power has been supplied on the screen of the third symbol display device 81. If the power is not turned on, the process proceeds to S1405 without being notified by the power on notification process.

In the process of S1405, the customer waiting effect process is executed, and then the hold quantity display update process is executed (S1406). In the customer waiting effect processing, when a predetermined time elapses when the pachinko machine 10 is not played by the player, a setting is made to switch the display of the third symbol display device 81 to the title screen, and the setting is displayed as a command. It is transmitted to the device 114. In the hold quantity display update process, a process of turning on the hold lamp (not shown) is performed according to the value of the special symbol hold ball number counter 223b.

After that, the frame button input monitoring / effect processing is executed (S1407). In this frame button input monitoring / effect processing, the input of whether or not the frame button 22 operated by the player is pressed in order to enhance the effect is monitored, and the input of the frame button 22 is confirmed. This is a process for setting the effect. In this process, when the operation of the frame button 22 by the player is detected, a frame button operation command for notifying the display control device 114 that the frame button 22 has been operated is set.

Further, when the frame button 22 is pressed during the period when the variation effect is not executed or during the high-speed variation period, the stage is changed and the rear image change command for the display control device 114 is set. By including information on the type of the rear image corresponding to the changed stage in this rear image change command, the rear image displayed on the third symbol display device 81 in the display control device 114 can be changed to an image according to the stage. The process of changing to is performed. In addition, when the notice character appears at the start of the fluctuation display, pressing the frame button 22 displays the expected value of the jackpot due to this fluctuation, or pressing the frame button 22 during the reach production gives a feeling of expectation for the jackpot. The effect may be changed to a possessable effect, or the frame button 22 may be used as a decision button for selecting one reach effect from a plurality of reach effects. If the frame button 22 is not arranged, the process of S1407 is omitted.

When the frame button input monitoring / effect processing is completed, the lamp editing process is executed (S1408), and then the sound editing / output processing is executed (S1409). In the lamp editing process, the lighting patterns of the illumination units 29 to 33 and the like are set so as to correspond to the display performed by the third symbol display device 81. In the sound editing / output processing, the output pattern of the voice output device 226 is set so as to correspond to the display performed by the third symbol display device 81, and the sound is output from the voice output device 226 according to the setting.

After the process of S1409, the liquid crystal effect execution management process is executed (S1410), and the process proceeds to the process of S1411. In the liquid crystal effect execution management process, a time synchronized with the time required for the fluctuation display performed by the third symbol display device 81 is set based on the fluctuation pattern command transmitted from the main control device 110. The lamp editing process of S1408 is executed based on the time set in the liquid crystal effect execution monitoring process. The sound editing / output processing of S1409 is also executed at a time synchronized with the time required for the variable display performed by the third symbol display device 81.

After the processing of S1410, a command determination processing that performs processing according to the command received from the main control device 110 is executed (S1411). Details of this command determination process will be described later with reference to FIG. When the process of S1412 is completed, the variation display setting process is executed in order to execute the variation effect on the third symbol display device 81 (S1412). Specifically, a display variation pattern command is generated and set based on the variation pattern command received from the main control device 110. As a result, the command is transmitted to the display control device 114. The details of this variable display setting process will be described later with reference to FIG. 27.

When the processing of S1412 is completed, it is determined whether or not the power failure occurrence information is stored in the work RAM 233 (S1413). The power-off occurrence information is stored when a power-off command is received from the main control device 110. If the power-off occurrence information is stored in the process of S1413 (S1413: Yes), both the power-off flag 223y and the power-off processing flag 223x are turned on (S1415), and the power-off process is executed (S1416). .. After executing the power off processing, the power off processing flag 223x is turned off (S1417), and then the processing is looped infinitely. In the power cutoff process, the occurrence of the interrupt process is prohibited, and each output port is turned off to turn off the output from the audio output device 226 and the lamp display device 227. In addition, the memory of the power failure occurrence information is also deleted.

On the other hand, if the power failure occurrence information is not stored in the process of S1413 (S1413: No), it is determined whether or not the RAM 223 is destroyed based on the keyword stored in the RAM 223 (S1414), and the RAM 223 is destroyed. If not (S1414: No), the process returns to the process of S1401 and the main process is repeatedly executed. On the other hand, if the RAM 223 is destroyed (S1414: Yes), the processing is looped infinitely in order to stop the execution of the subsequent processing. Here, if it is determined that the RAM is destroyed and an infinite loop is performed, the main process is not executed, so that the display by the third symbol display device 81 does not change thereafter. Therefore, since the player can know that the abnormality has occurred, he / she can call a clerk in the hall or the like and ask for repair of the pachinko machine 10. Further, when it is confirmed that the RAM 223 is destroyed, the audio output device 226 or the lamp display device 227 may notify the RAM destruction.

Next, the command determination process (S1411) executed by the MPU 221 in the voice lamp control device 113 will be described with reference to FIG. 26. FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing this command determination process (S1411). This command determination process (S1411) is executed in the main process (see FIG. 25) executed by the MPU 221 in the voice lamp control device 113, and determines the command received from the main control device 110 as described above. .. Further, in this process, when the reserved ball number command is received from the main control device 110, the third symbol display device 81 also determines the start of the continuous advance notice effect.

In the command determination process, first, the first unprocessed command received from the main control device 110 is read from the command storage area provided in the RAM 223, analyzed, and the variation pattern command is received from the main control device 110. It is determined whether or not the command has been performed (S1501). When the variation pattern command is received (S1501: Yes), the variation start flag 223c provided in the RAM 223 is turned on (S1502), and the variation pattern type is extracted from the received variation pattern command (S1503). Return to main processing. The variation pattern type extracted here is stored in the RAM 223 and is referred to when the variation display setting process (see FIG. 27) described later is executed. Then, it is used to set a display variation pattern command for notifying the display control device 114 of the start of the variation effect and the variation pattern type.

On the other hand, if the variation pattern command has not been received (S1501: No), then it is determined whether or not the stop type command has been received from the main controller 110 (S1504). Then, when the stop type command is received (S1504: Yes), the stop type selection flag 223d of the RAM 223 is set to ON (S1505), the stop type is extracted from the received stop type command (S1506), and the main Return to processing. The stop type extracted here is stored in the RAM 223 and is referred to when the variable display setting process (see FIG. 27) described later is executed. Then, it is used to set a display stop type command for notifying the display control device 114 of the stop type of the variation effect.

On the other hand, if the stop type command has not been received (S1504: No), then it is determined whether or not an error command has been received from the main controller 110 (S1507). Then, when an error command is received (S1507: Yes), error processing (setting of a display error command, etc.) corresponding to the received command is executed (S1508), and this processing is terminated.

Here, as an error command in the present embodiment, when it is determined that the number of foul winnings is larger than the number of launched balls in the ball entry abnormality determination process (see FIG. 23) executed by the main control device 110 described above. At least an error command (S1213) set in is prepared and an error command (S1215) set when it is determined that the number of balls entered in the foul winning opening 601 is large is prepared.

Specifically, in the processing of S1508, when the error command set by the processing of S1213 is received, it is set to output the voice "The number of fouls is larger than the number of shots" and "Fire". Set a display error command to display the characters "The number of fouls is larger than the number" on the third symbol display device 81. In addition, when the error command set by the processing of S1215 is received, the voice "The number of fouls is large" is set to be output, and the characters "The number of fouls is large" is displayed in the third symbol. A display error command for displaying on the device 81 is set. Not limited to this, the set sound may be an alarm sound (for example, a beeping sound), or a specific image (for example, an image indicating the occurrence of an abnormality) is displayed on the third symbol display device 81 instead of characters. ) May be displayed.

Further, in the present embodiment, the occurrence of the abnormality is notified to the surrounding players in a recognizable manner, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the occurrence of the abnormality is notified only to the employees of the hall in a recognizable manner (for example,. A specific LED may emit light), or the occurrence of an abnormality may be notified only by the hall computer without notifying by voice or screen display. As a result, fraud monitoring can be performed without the player being perceived as performing fraud monitoring.

The display error mand set here is stored in the command transmission ring buffer provided in the RAM 223, and is displayed in the command output process (S1402) of the main process (see FIG. 25) executed by the MPU 221. It is transmitted to the control device 114. When the display control device 114 receives the display error command, the display control device 114 starts the error display corresponding to the command in the third symbol display device 81.

On the other hand, in the process of S1507, if the error command is not received (S1507: No), it is determined whether or not another command has been received, and the process corresponding to the received command is executed (S1509). ), Return to the main process. If the other command is a command used by the voice lamp control device 113, the processing corresponding to the command is performed, the processing result is stored in the RAM 223, and if the command is used by the display control device 114, the command is stored in the display control device 114. Set the command to send to. Other commands include, for example, the above-mentioned opening command and the number of reserved balls command.

Next, with reference to FIG. 27, the variation display setting process (S1412) executed by the MPU 221 in the voice lamp control device 113 will be described. FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing this variable display setting process (S1412). This variation display setting process (S1412) is executed in the main process (see FIG. 25) executed by the MPU 221 in the voice lamp control device 113, and the variation effect is executed in the third symbol display device 81. A display variation pattern command is generated and set based on the variation pattern command received from the main control device 110.

In the variation display setting process, first, it is determined whether or not the variation start flag 223c provided in the RAM 223 is on (S1601). Then, when it is determined that the fluctuation start flag 223c is not on (that is, it is off) (S1601: No), the fluctuation pattern command has not been received from the main controller 110, so the process of S1606 is performed. Transition. On the other hand, when it is determined that the fluctuation start flag 223c is on (S1601: Yes), the fluctuation start flag 223c is turned off (S1602), and then the fluctuation pattern is processed in S1303 of the command determination process (see FIG. 26). The variation pattern type in the variation effect extracted from the command is acquired from RAM 223 (S1603).

Then, based on the acquired variation pattern type, a display variation pattern command for notifying the display control device 114 is generated, and the command is set to be transmitted to the display control device 114 (S1604). By receiving this display variation pattern command, the display control device 114 so that the third symbol display device 81 performs the variation display of the third symbol with the variation pattern indicated by the display variation pattern command. The display control of the fluctuation effect is started.

When the processing of S1604 is completed, the data stored in the winning information storage area 223a is shifted (S1605). In the process of S1605, the data stored in the first area to the fourth area of the winning information storage area 223a is sequentially shifted to the execution area side. More specifically, the data in each area is shifted such as 1st area → execution area, 2nd area → 1st area, 3rd area → 2nd area, 4th area → 3rd area. After shifting the data, the process proceeds to S1606.

In the process of S1606, it is determined whether or not the stop type selection flag 223d provided in the RAM 233 is on (S1606). When it is determined that the stop type selection flag 223d is off (S1606: No), the stop type command has not been received from the main control device 110. Therefore, this variation display setting process is terminated and the main control device 110 is used. Return to processing. On the other hand, when it is determined that the stop type selection flag 223d is on (S1606: Yes), the stop type selection flag 223d is turned off (S1607), and then in the process of S1506 of the command determination process (see FIG. 26), The stop type in the variation effect extracted from the stop type command is acquired from the RAM 223 (S1608).

Next, based on the set stop type, a display stop type command for notifying the display control device 114 is generated, and the command is set to be transmitted to the display control device 114 (S1609), and this process is performed. To finish. By receiving this display stop type command, the display control device 114 stops and displays the stop symbol corresponding to the stop type indicated by the display stop type command on the third symbol display device 81. The stop display of the fluctuation effect is controlled.

As described above, in the first embodiment, regarding the handling of the foul ball generated when the player plays the game, a foul winning opening 601 is provided, and the game can be played again by paying out with the prize ball. Since it is provided, it is not necessary to provide a dedicated passage for returning the foul ball as in the past, so that the vacant space can be used for another mechanism, and there is freedom when designing a game machine. It is possible to increase the degree. In particular, when the foul winning opening 601 is provided on the game board 13 and the payout control device 111, the upper plate 17, and the ball launching unit 112a are provided on the inner frame 12 side, the parts are arranged from the game board 13 side to the inner frame 12 side. It is necessary to provide a passage for returning the foul ball so as to straddle it, which is more effective in such a game machine.

Further, in the launch path 701, the foul ball can be easily branched from the launch path 701 by providing the foul winning opening 601 at a position utilizing the flow of the foul ball by its own weight.

Further, since the branch path to the foul winning opening 601 is provided so as to avoid the area through which the game ball launched by the ball launching unit 112a passes, the game is not hindered.

Further, even if the foul winning opening 601 is provided at a position closer to the ball launching unit 112a than the winning opening provided in the game area, the structure for preventing fraud by the game ball with thread and the control for monitoring the fraud. Because it is equipped with, it is possible to deal with fraud.

<First modification>
Next, the pachinko machine 10 in the first modification will be described with reference to FIG. 28. FIG. 28 is a front view of the pachinko machine 10 with the front frame 14 and the lower plate unit 15 of the pachinko machine 10 removed. The first modification differs from the first embodiment described in that the position of the second opening 604 is changed, the guide member is removed, and the path of the game ball that can enter the foul winning opening 601 is increased. It is the same in other respects. The same parts are designated by the same reference numerals or not shown, and detailed description thereof will be omitted. In particular, the game board 13 is equipped with various configurations similar to those of the first embodiment described above, but the illustration is omitted.

In this first modification, the second opening 604 is provided on the inner peripheral side of the launch path 701, and the foul ball flowing down the second opening 604 is connected to the foul winning opening 601 provided in the game area. It is configured to enter the ball. Further, among the game balls that have reached the game area from the first opening 603 of the launch path 701, the game balls having extremely weak launch strength flow down a special flow path provided on the inner peripheral side of the inner rail 61, and the foul winning opening 601 It is possible to win a prize.

The flow of the game ball in the launch path 701 will be described. The game ball launched by the ball launching unit 112a jumps over the gap 802 from the launch rail 801 to reach the outer rail 62, and is then guided to the game area along the outer rail 62. That is, in the first modification, since the launched game ball passes along the outer peripheral side of the launch path, the launched game ball cannot enter the inner circumference side of the launch path. Is provided with a second opening.

As described above, in the first modification, since the second opening 604 is not provided at the position where the launched game ball rolls, it is not necessary to provide the guide member 605.

The foul ball generated on the terminal side of the launch path 701 flows down the launch path and is then guided to the second opening 604 by the guiding member 602.

As described above, in the first modification, in the configuration in which the foul winning opening 601 in which the foul ball can enter is provided, in order to allow the game ball launched by the ball launching unit 112a to smoothly reach the game area. There is no need to add a new configuration. Further, even if the game ball has reached the game area, the launch strength is extremely weak and the game ball that has been fired at a position unsuitable for the game can be handled in the same manner as the foul ball. In order to more reliably guide the foul ball generated above the second opening 604 to the second opening 604, it is preferable to provide the second opening 604 at the upper left chord position. By doing so, the own weight of the foul sphere flows down, and the sphere flows down to the second opening 604 more reliably.

<Second modification>
Next, the pachinko machine 10 in the second modification will be described with reference to FIGS. 29 and 30. FIG. 29 is a front view of the pachinko machine 10 in a state where the front frame 14 and the lower plate unit 15 of the pachinko machine 10 are removed, and FIG. 30 is a view illustrating the configuration of the foul ball entry passage 606. The second modification is different from the first embodiment described above in that the position of the second opening 604 is changed and the guide member is removed, and is the same in other respects. The same parts are designated by the same reference numerals or not shown, and detailed description thereof will be omitted. In particular, the game board 13 is equipped with various configurations similar to those of the first embodiment described above, but the illustration is omitted.

In this second modification, the second opening 604 is provided on the inner peripheral side of the launch path 701, and the foul ball flowing down the second opening 604 is provided in the game area to the foul winning opening 601. It is configured to enter the ball. Further, the foul ball entry passage 606 is configured to guide the foul ball to the foul winning opening 601 provided in the game area through the back side of the game board 13 (see FIG. 30). The game board 13 is made of a highly transparent acrylic resin, and the game ball flowing down the back side of the game board 13 can be visually recognized by the player.

The flow of the game ball in the launch path 701 will be described. The game ball launched by the ball launching unit 112a jumps over the gap 802 from the launch rail 801 to reach the outer rail 62, and is then guided to the game area along the outer rail 62. That is, in the second modification, since the launched game ball passes along the outer peripheral side of the launch path, the launched game ball cannot enter the inner circumference side of the launch path. Is provided with a second opening.

As described above, in the second modification, since the second opening 604 is not provided at the position where the launched game ball rolls, it is not necessary to provide the guide member 605.

The foul ball generated on the terminal side of the launch path 701 flows down the launch path and is then guided to the second opening 604 by the guiding member 602. Next, a configuration in which the game ball guided by the guiding member 602 flows down to the foul winning opening 601 provided in the game area will be described with reference to FIG.

30 (a) is an enlarged view of the region of XXIX of FIG. 29, FIG. 30 (b) is a cross-sectional view taken along the line XXXa-XXXa of FIG. 30 (a), and FIG. 30 (c) is a sectional view. 30 (a) is a cross-sectional view taken along the line XXXb-XXXb. The foul ball generated on the terminal side of the launch region 701 flows down between the guiding member 602 and the inner rail 61, and is guided onto the ball receiving member 606a. The ball receiving member 606a is formed to have a downward inclination toward the right side in the front view of FIG. 30A, that is, toward the inner rail 61, and is formed with a downward inclination toward the second opening 604 side provided in the game board 13. (See FIG. 30 (c)). Therefore, the game ball on the ball receiving member 606a passes through the second opening 604 provided in the game board 13 along the formed downward slope (see FIG. 30B). The game ball that has passed through the second opening 604 rolls in the passage 606c provided on the back side of the game board 13, and is discharged from the discharge port 600d provided in the game area of the game board 13 to the game area to win a foul ball. Guided to mouth 601. In the second modification, the game board is molded of highly transparent acrylic resin, and the passage 606c is also molded of the same member. Therefore, the game ball passing through the passage 606c is the front surface of the game board 13. It is configured to be visible from the side.

By providing a structure for guiding the foul ball to the foul winning opening 601 not on the front surface of the game board 13 but on the back surface as in the second modification, the limited front space of the game board 13, that is, the range of the game area is provided. As the number of games spreads, it becomes easier to install ingenuity to improve the interest of the game.

In this second modification, the second opening 604 is provided on the inner peripheral side in the launch path 701, and the foul winning opening 601 is provided in the game area of the game board 13, but it may be provided in another place. .. For example, the second opening 604 may be provided on the outer peripheral side in the launch path 701, and the foul winning opening 601 may be provided in the lower right region of the game board 13 (see FIG. 32). By doing so, it is not necessary to provide the foul winning opening 601 for entering the foul ball in the game area provided on the front surface of the game board 13. Further, by increasing the distance of the passage 606c passing through the back side of the game board 13, it is possible to prevent fraudulent acts aimed at the foul winning opening 601.

Further, the launch path 701 is configured with a depth that allows two game balls to pass in the front-rear direction (depth direction), and the game ball launched by the ball launch unit 112a is on the back side (game board 13 side). It may be configured so that it can be fired while maintaining an interval at which the ball can pass. By doing so, when the opening is provided in the game board 13, the passage width direction of the launch path 701 can be narrowed, and the left-right direction (width direction) of the game board 13 can be effectively used. You can.

<Third modification example>
Next, the pachinko machine 10 in the third modification will be described with reference to FIG. 31. FIG. 31 is a front view of the pachinko machine 10 with the front frame 14 and the lower plate unit 15 of the pachinko machine 10 removed. The third modification is different from the first embodiment described above in that the position of the second opening 604 is changed and the guide member is removed, and is the same in other respects. The same parts are designated by the same reference numerals or not shown, and detailed description thereof will be omitted. In particular, the game board 13 is equipped with various configurations similar to those of the first embodiment described above, but the illustration is omitted.

In the third modification, the second opening 604 is provided on the inner peripheral side of the launch path 701, and the foul ball flowing down the second opening 604 is formed between the first inner rail 61a and the second inner rail 61b. It is configured to pass through the second opening 604 formed between them and enter the foul winning opening 601.

The flow of the game ball in the launch path 701 will be described. The game ball launched by the ball launching unit 112a jumps over the gap 802 from the launch rail 801 to reach the outer rail 62, and is then guided to the game area along the outer rail 62. That is, in the third modification, since the launched game ball passes along the outer peripheral side of the launch path, the launched game ball cannot enter the inner circumference side of the launch path. Is provided with a second opening.

As described above, in the second modification, since the second opening 604 is not provided at the position where the launched game ball rolls, it is not necessary to provide the guide member 605.

Further, the inner rail 61 is divided into a first inner rail 61a and a second inner rail 61b, and a gap is provided between the lower end of the first inner rail 61a and the second inner rail 61b so that one game ball can pass through. By providing the ball between the upper end and the upper end of the rail, the gap forms the second opening 604, and the rail ball can be entered into the rail winning opening 601 without using the guide member 602.

<Fourth modification>
Next, the pachinko machine 10 in the fourth modification will be described with reference to FIG. 32. FIG. 32 is a front view of the pachinko machine 10 with the front frame 14 and the lower plate unit 15 of the pachinko machine 10 removed. The fourth modification is a further modification of the second modification described above, and differs in that the position of the second opening 604, the position of the foul winning opening 601 is changed, and the guide member 605 is added. It is the same in other respects. The same parts are designated by the same reference numerals or not shown, and detailed description thereof will be omitted. In particular, the game board 13 is equipped with various configurations similar to those of the first embodiment described above, but the illustration is omitted.

In the fourth modification, the second opening 604 is provided on the outer peripheral side in the launch path 701, and the foul ball flowing down the second opening 604 is provided in the lower right region of the game board 13. It is configured to enter the mouth 601. Further, the foul ball entry passage 606 is configured to guide the foul ball to the foul winning opening 601 provided in the game area through the back side of the game board 13 (see FIG. 30). The game board 13 is made of a highly transparent acrylic resin, and the game ball flowing down the back side of the game board 13 can be visually recognized by the player. Further, since the passage 606c provided on the back side of the game board is provided from the left end to the right end of the game board 13, the game ball path from the ball launching unit 112a to the foul winning opening 601 is provided in the game area. It can be made longer than the mouth (not shown), and it is possible to prevent cheating on the foul winning mouth 601.

The flow of the game ball in the launch path 701 will be described. The game ball launched by the ball launching unit 112a jumps over the gap 802 from the launch rail 801 to reach the guide member 605, and then the game ball rolled along the guide member 605 jumps over the second opening 604 and is in the game area. Is led to. That is, in the fourth modification, the launched game ball is guided by the guide member 605 so as not to fall into the second opening 604 and reaches the game area. The foul ball generated on the terminal side in the launch path 701 passes through the second opening provided at the lower left chord position of the launch path 701 by the flow of its own weight.

By providing a structure for guiding the foul ball to the foul winning opening 601 not on the front surface of the game board 13 but on the back surface as in the fourth modification, the limited front space of the game board 13, that is, the range of the game area is provided. As the number of games spreads, it becomes easier to install ingenuity to improve the interest of the game.

Further, by doing so, it is not necessary to provide the foul winning opening 601 for entering the foul ball in the game area provided on the front surface of the game board 13. Further, by increasing the distance of the passage 606c passing through the back side of the game board 13, it is possible to prevent fraudulent acts aimed at the foul winning opening 601.

<Fifth modification>
Next, the pachinko machine 10 in the fifth modification will be described with reference to FIG. 33. FIG. 33 is a front view of the pachinko machine 10 with the front frame 14 and the lower plate unit 15 of the pachinko machine 10 removed. The fifth modification is different from the first embodiment described above in that the position where the ball launching unit 903 is installed is changed and the change is made accordingly, and is the same in other respects. The same parts are designated by the same reference numerals or not shown, and detailed description thereof will be omitted. In particular, the game board 13 is equipped with various configurations similar to those of the first embodiment described above, but the illustration is omitted.

In the pachinko machine 10 described in the fifth modification, the game balls used for the game are collected by the collection path 901, and the collected game balls are launched by the lifting lift 902 at the upper left of the pachinko machine 10. This is a gaming machine of a type in which a gaming ball is lifted to a unit 903 and launched into a gaming area by a launch solenoid 904.

In such a pachinko machine 10, it is not necessary to provide a launch path 701 for bringing the game ball to the game area, and the front surface of the game board 13 can be fully utilized as the game area. However, since the game ball is launched from the launch solenoid provided on the upper left of the pachinko machine 10, there is no space for providing a member (launch rail 801 in the first embodiment) for stabilizing the launched game ball. There was a risk that the launched game balls would vary. Therefore, a foul winning opening 601 is provided in a specific area in the game area where a game ball unsuitable for the game flows down. By doing so, even though the player aims at a predetermined place, the game ball that has been fired in a specific area other than the predetermined place can be played again without being wasted as one ball. Can be done.

<6th modification>
Next, the pachinko machine 10 in the sixth modification will be described with reference to FIG. 34. FIG. 34 is a front view of the pachinko machine 10 with the front frame 14 and the lower plate unit 15 of the pachinko machine 10 removed. The sixth modification is a function (so-called replay function) of causing the foul ball winning opening 601 to play the game again as a result of the game by the game ball that drops its own weight in the game area, in addition to the purpose of inserting the foul ball. ), And is a pachinko machine 10 capable of providing new playability. The sixth modification is a further modification of the first modification described above, in which the number of the second opening 604, the number of guide members 602, and the game ball that drops by its own weight in the game area 602 enters the foul winning opening 601. It differs in that the route to the ball is changed, and is the same in other respects. The same parts are designated by the same reference numerals or not shown, and detailed description thereof will be omitted. In particular, the game board 13 is equipped with various configurations similar to those of the first embodiment described above, but the illustration is omitted.

In this sixth modification, a plurality (two) of second openings 604 are provided, and the foul ball generated in the launch path 701 is quickly branched from the launch path 701, so that the ball is launched by the ball launch unit 112a. It prevents it from colliding with the game ball. Further, a cushioning member 608 for preventing a game ball that has fallen by its own weight from the game area from entering the launch path 701 from the second opening 604 and preventing damage to the guiding member 602 is provided in the second opening 604. It is provided.

The flow of the game ball in the characteristic launch path 701 of the sixth modification will be described. The game ball launched by the ball launching unit 112a jumps over the gap 802 from the launch rail 801 to reach the guide member 605, and then the game ball rolled along the guide member 605 jumps over the second opening 604 and is in the game area. Is led to. That is, in the fourth modification, the launched game ball is guided by the guide member 605 so as not to fall into the second opening 604 and reaches the game area. The foul ball generated on the terminal side in the launch path 701 passes through the second opening provided at the lower left chord position of the launch path 701 by the flow of its own weight.

Although a plurality of modified examples have been shown above, the present invention is not limited to this, and another configuration may be used. For example, the inner rail 61 and the outer rail 62 forming the launch path 701 may be integrally provided with the members constituting the foul winning opening 601, or the foul winning opening 601 may be provided in the launch path 701.

<Second Embodiment>
Next, the pachinko machine 10 in the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 35 to 37. In the first to sixth modified examples, which are the modified examples of the first embodiment and the first embodiment described above, the foul winning opening 601 in which the foul ball can enter is provided, and the firing intensity does not reach the game area. The launched game ball is configured to be returned to the player by a prize ball based on the ball entering the foul winning opening 601.

In the first embodiment described above, based on the number of balls entered into the foul winning opening 601 and the number of game balls fired, fraudulent acts such as illegally entering the foul winning opening 601 can be detected. ing. On the other hand, in the second embodiment, in addition to the control process of the first embodiment, the firing intensity is adjusted to be a foul ball when a predetermined condition is satisfied.

Specifically, in a game state (right-handed game state) that is premised on firing to the right side of the game area such as a probabilistic game state or a time-saving game state, the operation amount of the operation handle 51 moves the game ball to the right side of the game area. When the strength is insufficient to fire (in this control example, the operation amount is 80% or less), the game ball to be launched becomes a foul ball (in this control example, the operation amount corresponds to 20%). Adjust to the firing intensity).

As a result, the game ball is not fired to the left side of the game area due to an operation error of the player even though the game is in a right-handed game state, and the game ball is unnecessarily consumed or an unintended prize is won. It is possible to suppress disadvantages to the player, such as inviting.

<About the electrical configuration of the gaming machine in the second embodiment>
First, with reference to FIG. 35, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10 in the second embodiment will be described. FIG. 35 is a block diagram showing RAM 203 of the main control device 110 in the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10. The second embodiment is different from the first embodiment described above in that a part of the contents of the RAM 203 of the main control device 110 is changed, and is the same in other respects. Specifically, the RAM 203 of the main control device 110 is different in that the firing permission flag 203r and the steering wheel operation amount 203s are newly provided. Other points are the same, and the same parts are designated by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof will be omitted.

The firing permission flag 203r is a flag indicating whether or not to permit firing, and when the firing permission flag 203r is on, it indicates that firing is permitted, while when the firing permission flag 203r is off, it indicates that firing is permitted. , Indicates that firing is not permitted. The firing permission flag 203r is turned on when the touch sensor 51a is on and the stop switch 51b is off in the switch reading process (see FIG. 36) executed in the timer interrupt process of the main control device 110. Is set to (S222 in FIG. 36). Then, in order to launch the game ball from the ball launch unit 112a when the launch permission flag 203r is turned on, which is referred to in the launch control process (see FIG. 37) executed in the timer interrupt process of the main control device 110. , Sends a launch command to the payout control device 111. When the payout control device 111 receives the launch command, the payout control device 111 transmits a launch command to the launch control device 112 based on the command, and the launch control device 112 launches a game ball based on the received launch command. It controls 112a.

The operation amount storage area 203s is an area for storing the operation amount of the operation handle 51, and a value of 0 to 100 is stored. This value indicates the operating position (angle from the origin position) with respect to the movable range (movable angle) of the operating handle 51 as a percentage. For example, when the value of the operation amount storage area 203s is 0, it indicates that the operation handle 51 is not operated (the origin position), and when the value of the operation amount storage area 203s is 100, the operation handle 51 is not operated. It indicates that 51 is operated to the full open (the upper limit position that can be operated).

The manipulated variable storage area 203s is stored when the touch sensor 51a is on and the stop switch 51b is off in the switch reading process (see FIG. 36) executed by the timer interrupt process of the main control device 110. The firing permission flag 203r described above is set to ON (see S222 in FIG. 36), and the operation amount detection switch 51c is stored in the operation amount storage area 203s (see S223 in FIG. 36). Then, the firing command is set based on the value of the manipulated variable storage area 203s, which is referred to in the firing control processing (see FIG. 37) executed in the timer interrupt processing of the main control device 110 (see S2005 in FIG. 37). ). Further, in this control example, when the game is in a right-handed game state and the value of the manipulated variable storage area 203s is in the range of 30 to 80, it is assumed that the value of the manipulated variable storage area 203s is 20 and the firing command is issued. Is set. As a result, when the operation amount of the operation handle 51 is insufficient to launch the game ball to the right side of the game area (in this control example, the operation amount is 80% or less), the game ball to be launched is foul. The firing intensity can be adjusted so that it becomes a sphere (in this control example, the amount of operation is 20%).

<Regarding the control process of the main control device in the second embodiment>
Next, the control process of the main control device 110 in the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 36 and 37. The second embodiment is different from the first embodiment described above in that a part of the switch reading process and the launch control process is changed, and the other parts are the same. The same parts are designated by the same reference numerals, and detailed description thereof will be omitted.

First, with reference to FIG. 36, the details of the switch reading process (S101) executed by the MPU 201 in the main control device 110 will be described. FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing the switch reading process (S101). In the second embodiment, as compared with the first embodiment described above, the firing permission flag 203r and the value of the manipulated variable storage area 203s are set based on the states of the touch sensor 51a and the stop flag 51b. Different, the other parts are the same. The same parts are designated by the same reference numerals, and detailed description thereof will be omitted.

In the switch reading process, first, the processes S201 to S206 are executed as in the first embodiment. Next, it is determined whether or not the touch sensor 51a is on (S220). In the process of S220, when it is determined that the touch sensor 51a is not on (S220: No), it means that the game ball is about to be launched without being based on the operation of the player, and the game ball is illegally launched. Since there is a high possibility that the game ball is about to be launched, the processing of S221 to SS223 is skipped so as not to allow the launch of the game ball, and the process proceeds to S207.

On the other hand, in the process of S220, when it is determined that the touch sensor 51a is on (S220: Yes), it is a case where the game ball is about to be launched based on the operation of the player. It is determined whether or not 51b is off (S221). In the process of S221, when it is determined that the stop switch 51b is on (S221), it means that the player is operating the stop switch 51b on in order to suspend the firing of the game ball. , The processing of S222 and SS223 is skipped so as not to allow the firing of the game ball, and the process proceeds to the processing of S207.

If it is determined in the process of S221 that the stop switch 51 is off (S221: No), the process proceeds to the process of S222 in order to allow the launch of the game ball. In the process of S222, the firing permission flag 203r is set to ON (S222), the value of the manipulated variable detection switch 51c is stored in the manipulated variable storage area 203s (S223), and the process proceeds to S207.

In the process of S207, as in the first embodiment described above, the read process of other switches is executed, and this process is terminated.

Next, with reference to FIG. 37, the details of the launch control process (S108) executed by the MPU 201 in the main control device 110 will be described. FIG. 108 is a flowchart showing the launch control process (S108). The second embodiment is different from the first embodiment described above in that it is configured to adjust the firing intensity of the game ball when the game state is the right-handed game state, and the other parts are the same. Is. Regarding the same part, since there is a part in which the details of the process are clarified in this control example, that part will also be described.

In the firing control process, first, it is determined whether or not the firing permission flag 203r is on (S2001). As described above, the firing permission flag 203r is set to be on when the touch sensor 51a is on and the stop switch 51b is off in the switch reading process (see FIG. 36) (see FIG. 36). See S222 in FIG. 36).

In the process of S2001, when it is determined that the launch permission flag 203r is off (S2001: No), there is no operation of the operation handle 51 by the player, or the game ball is about to be launched illegally. Since it is a case where the game ball is not fired, the process ends as it is.

On the other hand, if it is determined in the process of S2001 that the launch permission flag 203r is on (S2001: Yes), the process proceeds to the process of S2002 in order to launch the game ball. In the process of S2002, it is determined whether or not the game is in a right-handed game state (S2002). Specifically, in this control example, after the jackpot game based on the jackpot A (16R probability variation jackpot) is completed, the probability variation flag 203e is set to be turned on to give the probability variation game state, and the jackpot B (16R time reduction jackpot). After the jackpot game based on the above is completed, the time saving game state is given by setting the time saving medium counter 203f to 100. In this probabilistic game state or time-saving game state, launching the game ball to the right side of the game area results in a right-handed game state in which the player plays a game. Therefore, the probabilistic change flag 203e is on or the time-saving / medium-time counter 203f is set. Whether or not it is in the right-handed game state is determined depending on whether or not it is 1 or more.

If it is determined in the processing of S2002 that the game is not in the right-handed game state (S2002: No), a firing command is set based on the value of the manipulated variable storage area 203s in order to execute normal firing control, and S2006 Move to processing.

On the other hand, in the process of S2002, when it is determined that the game is in the right-handed game state (S2002: Yes), the operation amount storage area 203s is used to determine whether or not it is necessary to adjust the firing intensity of the game ball. It is determined whether or not the value of is in the range of 30 to 80 (S2003). Here, when the value of the operation amount storage area 203s is less than 30 (that is, when the operation amount of the operation handle 51 is less than 30%), the firing intensity is weak and the launched game ball does not reach the game area. In the case of entering the foul winning opening 601. Further, when the value of the operation amount storage area 203s is 80 or more (that is, when the operation amount of the operation handle 51 is 80% or more), the firing intensity is strong and the launched game ball is launched to the right side of the game area. If this is the case.

When the value of the operation amount storage area 203s is in the range of 30 to 80 (that is, when the operation amount of the operation handle 51 is 30% or more and less than 80%), the launched game ball reaches the game area, but This is a case where the ball does not reach the right side of the game area (or is difficult to reach) and is fired to the left side of the game area.

Therefore, in the process of S2003, when it is determined that the value of the manipulated variable storage area 203s is in the range of 30 to 80 (S2003: Yes), the firing command is set with the value of the manipulated variable storage area set to 20 (S 2003: Yes). S2004), the process proceeds to S2006. As a result, when the operation amount of the operation handle 51 is the operation amount (30% to 80%) at which the launched game ball is launched to the left side of the game area, the operation amount is adjusted to 20%. The game ball is fired at the same firing strength (that is, the firing strength of the foul ball). Therefore, in the right-handed game state, the game ball is unnecessarily fired to the left side of the game area, and it is possible to prevent an unintended winning. In addition, the game ball that has become a foul ball enters the foul winning opening 601 and is returned as a prize ball (1 ball), so that unnecessary game balls are launched (launched to the left side of the game area). ) Therefore, the game ball is not consumed unnecessarily.

In this control example, the firing intensity is adjusted to 20%, but the firing intensity is not limited to this, and the firing intensity adjusted so as to become a foul ball and enter the foul winning opening 601 may be appropriately changed. .. Further, since the firing intensity to be launched to the right side of the game area and the firing intensity to be a foul ball may differ depending on the configuration of the game board 13, for example, when the value of the manipulated variable storage area 203s is in the range of 40 to 70. In addition, it may be configured to adjust the firing intensity.

On the other hand, in the processing of S2003, when it is determined that the value of the manipulated variable storage area 203s is not in the range of 30 to 80 (S2003: No), the firing intensity is weak and the launched game ball does not reach the game area and fouls. When entering the winning opening 601 or when the launching intensity is strong and the launched game ball is launched to the right side of the game area, the value of the manipulated variable storage area 203s is used to execute normal launch control. The launch command is set based on the above, and the process proceeds to S2006.

When the processing of S2004 or S2005 is finished, the firing permission flag 203r is set to off (S2006), and this processing is finished.

As described above, in the second embodiment, in the right-handed gaming state, the operating amount of the operation handle 51 is insufficient to launch the game ball to the right side of the game area (in this control example, the operating amount). Is 80% or less), the firing intensity is adjusted so that the game ball to be launched becomes a foul ball (in this control example, the firing intensity corresponds to an operation amount of 20%). As a result, the game ball is not fired to the left side of the game area due to an operation error of the player even though the game is in a right-handed game state, and the game ball is unnecessarily consumed or an unintended prize is won. It is possible to suppress disadvantages to the player, such as inviting.

In addition, in a game state (for example, a right-handed state) in which a winning opening for one prize ball is provided in the game area and the direction in which the game ball is launched is specified, the game ball is launched in a direction other than the specified direction. While the firing intensity is set, the firing strength may be forcibly changed so that the winning ball enters the winning opening of one ball by the firing control process. In this way, while the firing intensity is corrected by the firing control process, it is preferable to guide the player to the game so that the operation of the operation handle 51 has the correct firing intensity. By doing so, the player can quickly operate the operation handle 51 so as to obtain an appropriate firing intensity.

In this control example, the main control device 110 is configured to adjust the firing intensity, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the firing control device 112 may be used for adjustment, or the payout control device 111 may be used for adjustment. You may do so. As a result, the processing load of the main control device 110 can be reduced.

Further, in this control example, the firing intensity of the game ball is adjusted in the case of the right-handed game state, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the firing intensity of the game ball is adjusted in the case of the left-handed game state. In this way, the game ball may be launched to the right side of the game area due to an operation error of the player, or the firing intensity to be adjusted according to the game state may be changed (for example, during a left-handed game). Adjust to be left-handed, and adjust to right-handed during right-handed games).

Further, in this control example, the firing intensity is adjusted according to the gaming state, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the firing intensity may be adjusted according to the state of the ball launching unit 112a. Specifically, the ball launching unit 112a is not ready to launch a ball (transient response of an electric element, delay due to control processing, etc.), for example, even though the operation amount of the operation handle 51 is 60%. Instead, when the game ball can be launched only with a firing intensity of 50%, the firing intensity is adjusted to 20% so that the ball becomes a foul ball. As a result, the game ball is suppressed from being launched into the game area with the player's unintended firing intensity, and the disadvantage to the player such as unnecessary consumption of the game ball or unintended winning is suppressed. can do.

Further, when a specific jackpot (for example, jackpot A) is given, the above-mentioned firing intensity may be adjusted. As a result, the variation of the benefits given by the jackpot can be increased, and the interest of the player can be improved.

In each of the above-described embodiments and modifications, the main control device 110 performs output processing based on various determination processes, but all the output information is the audio lamp control device 113 or the external output terminal board 261. Also, when the determination process is performed by a device other than the main control device 110, all the information based on the determination result is output to the audio lamp control device 113 or the external output terminal board 261. It is configured to be possible. Further, the output information can be identifiable and notified to the outside, and as a means for performing the notification, various devices (LCD, speaker, etc.) connected to the voice lamp control device 113 and the main control device 110 are directly notified. There is a connected display unit, etc.

The present invention may be implemented in a pachinko machine or the like of a type different from each of the above embodiments. For example, once a jackpot is hit, a pachinko machine (commonly known as a two-time right item, a three-time right item) that raises the expected value of the jackpot until multiple times (for example, two or three times) a big hit state occurs. It may be carried out as). Further, after the jackpot symbol is displayed, it may be implemented as a pachinko machine that generates a special game that gives a player a predetermined game value on the condition that a ball is won in a predetermined area. Further, it may be carried out on a pachinko machine that has a winning device having a special area such as a V zone and is in a special gaming state on the condition that a ball is won in the special area. Further, in addition to the pachinko machine, it may be implemented as various game machines such as an ale-pachi, a sparrow ball, a slot machine, a so-called pachinko machine and a slot machine.

It should be noted that, for example, in a slot machine, the symbol is changed by operating the operation lever in a state where a coin is inserted and the symbol effective line is determined, and the symbol is stopped and confirmed by operating the stop button. It is a thing. Therefore, the basic concept of the slot machine is "provided with a display device for displaying the identification information in a variable manner after displaying the identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information in a variable manner, and the operation of the starting operation means (for example, the operation lever) is caused. The variable display of the identification information is started, and the variable display of the identification information is stopped and confirmed and displayed due to the operation of the stop operation means (for example, the stop button) or after a predetermined time has elapsed. It becomes a "slot machine that generates a special game that gives a player a predetermined game value, provided that the combination of time identification information is specific". In this case, the game medium is represented by coins, medals, etc. Take as an example.

Further, as a specific example of a gaming machine in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are fused, a display device for variably displaying a symbol sequence consisting of a plurality of symbols and then confirming the symbol is provided, and a handle for launching a ball is provided. Some are not. In this case, after a predetermined amount of balls are thrown in based on a predetermined operation (button operation), the symbol variation is started, for example, due to the operation of the operation lever, and for example, due to the operation of the stop button or a predetermined amount. As time elapses, the fluctuation of the symbol is stopped, and a special game is generated that gives the player a predetermined game value on the condition that the confirmed symbol at the time of the stop is a so-called jackpot symbol, and the player is given a predetermined game value. Is for paying out a large amount of balls to the lower saucer. If such a game machine is used instead of a slot machine, only the ball can be treated as a game value in the game hall, which is a game value seen in the current game hall where pachinko machines and slot machines are mixed. It is possible to solve problems such as the burden on equipment due to the separate handling of medals and balls and restrictions on the locations where game machines are installed.

Although the present invention has been described above based on the above-described embodiment, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and it is easy to make various modifications and improvements within a range that does not deviate from the gist of the present invention. It can be inferred.

Each of the above embodiments and modifications may be combined in whole or in part. Further, although it is composed of sub-control devices such as the main control device 110 and the voice lamp control device 113, the present invention is not limited to this, and all the functions may be integrated into the main control device 110.

The concepts of various inventions included in the above-described embodiments in addition to the gaming machine of the present invention are shown below.

<Characteristic A group> (Far ball winning)
It has a game area where the game ball can flow down, a launching means for launching the game ball toward the game area, and a path capable of guiding the launch ball launched by the launching means to the game area. A launch path, a guiding means for guiding a game ball that has flowed back through the launch path without reaching the game area, and a game guided to the specific area from the launch path. It is provided with a specific entry means capable of entering a ball and a granting means for imparting a game value equivalent to at least one ball each time a game ball enters the specific entry means. Characteristic gaming machine A1.

Conventionally, a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine has a launching device for launching a gaming ball into a gaming area and a gaming ball launched by the launching means, which has not reached the gaming area (so-called foul). It is equipped with a ball collection device that collects balls). Then, it is known that the game ball collected by this ball collecting device flows down the ball path provided in the game machine and is returned to the player again (Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 9-308730). In this case, it is necessary to separately provide a ball path for returning the foul ball to the player, and a space for providing a dedicated ball path for returning the foul ball to the player is provided in the limited space inside the game machine. There was a problem that the inside of the game machine became complicated to secure it. In addition, there is a problem that the manufacturing cost increases.

According to the game machine A1, a game ball that has flowed back through the launch path without reaching the game area is made to enter a specific ball entry means, and based on the entry, a game value equivalent to at least one ball is played. Since it can be given to a person, it is not necessary to separately provide a ball path for returning the foul ball to the player in the game machine, and there is an effect that the structure in the game machine can be simplified. Further, it is possible to eliminate the need to secure a space for providing a dedicated ball path for returning the foul ball to the player in the game machine.

In the game machine A1, the guiding means has a guiding piece that can be changed into a first state in which the game ball can be guided to the specific region and a second state in which guidance to the specific region is restricted. Is always arranged in the launch path in the first state, and is changed to the second state by abutting with a game ball launched from the launch means to the game area. A game machine A2 characterized by.

According to the game machine A2, in addition to the effect played by the game machine A1, the following effects are played. That is, when the game ball launched from the launching means into the game area comes into contact with the guiding means, the guiding means is changed to the second state that regulates the guidance to the specific area, so that the launching means moves to the game area. It is possible to prevent a situation in which the launched game ball is guided to a specific area. Therefore, there is an effect that the foul ball can be guided to a specific area without interfering with the normal game.

In the game machine A2, a specific opening communicating with the specific region is formed in the launch path, and the guide piece is arranged at a position for guiding the game ball that has flowed back into the specific opening in the second state. A game machine A3 characterized in that it is to be played.

According to the game machine A3, in addition to the effect of the game machine A2, the guiding means is a second state in which the game ball launched from the launching means to the game area is regulated to be guided to a specific area. Also, it has the effect of being able to guide the foul ball to a specific area.

In any of the game machines A1 to A3, a storage means having a storage unit capable of storing the game balls to be supplied to the launching means, and a supply means capable of supplying the game balls from the storage means to the launching means. A4 game machine A4, characterized in that the granting means pays out one or more game balls to the storage means as the game value.

According to the game machine A4, in addition to the effect played by any of the game machines A1 to A3, the following effects are played. That is, it is possible to use a mechanism for paying out the game ball based on the ball entering the winning opening, which has been conventionally provided in the game machine, and there is an effect that the structure inside the game machine can be simplified. Further, since the ball can be re-launched by the launching means without touching the given game ball, there is an effect that the player does not feel annoyed.

In any of the game machines A1 to A4, the granting means pays out one game ball each time one game ball enters the specific ball entry means. ..

According to the game machine A5, in addition to the effect of any of the game machines A1 to A4, one game ball is paid out every time one game ball enters the specific ball entry means, which makes the player feel uncomfortable. It has the effect of not giving.

In any of the game machines A2 to A5, the game ball paid out from the granting means has a payout flow path to which the game ball flows down, and the payout flow path pays out based on the ball entering the specific ball entry means. The first flow path has at least a first flow path through which the ejected game ball flows down and a second flow path that guides the flowing game ball to the storage means unlike the first flow path. The game machine A6 is formed so as to guide the game ball to the launching means without going through the storage means.

According to the game machine A6, in addition to the effect of any of the game machines A2 to A5, there is an effect that the game ball given by the specific ball entry means can be immediately launched.

In any of the game machines A1 to A6, a game board having the game area and a frame body formed so that the game board can be attached and detached are provided, and the launching means is arranged on the frame body and described as described above. The game machine A7, characterized in that the specific area is formed on the game board.

According to the game machine A7, in addition to the effect played by any of the game machines A1 to A6, the following effects are played. That is, the foul ball generated on the game board side enters the specific ball entry means in the specific area provided on the game board, and the game ball given by the giving means is launched by the launching means. Therefore, it is not necessary to provide a return route for the foul ball straddling the game board and the frame as in the conventional case, and there is an effect that the structure inside the game machine can be simplified.

In the game machine A7, the frame body is characterized in that the storage means, at least a part of the granting means, and the first flow path and the second flow path are arranged. Game machine A8.

According to the game machine A8, in addition to the effect of the game machine A7, the following effects are played. That is, the path until the game ball given by the giving means is launched by the launching means can be completed in the frame. Therefore, there is an effect that the structure inside the game machine can be simplified.

In any of the game machines A1 to A8, the launch path is formed by a wall portion erected in an arc shape facing each other with a width through which the game ball can pass, and the launch means is the wall. Among the portions, the game ball is launched into the game area along the wall portion on the outer peripheral side, and the guiding means launches the game ball that flows backward along the launch path along the inner peripheral side into the specific area. A game machine A9 characterized by being guided to.

According to the game machine A9, in addition to the effect of any one of the game machines A1 to A9, there is an effect that the collision between the foul ball and the game ball launched by the launching means can be avoided.

In the game machine A9, the wall portion is characterized in that the wall portion on the inner peripheral side is formed shorter than the wall portion on the outer peripheral side.

According to the game machine A10, in addition to the effect of the game machine A9, there is an effect that the foul ball can be efficiently guided to a specific region.

In the game machine A1, the launch path is configured to have a depth at which the game ball can pass two game balls in the front-rear direction, and the launch means launches the game ball into the game area. The game machine A11 is characterized in that a game ball is launched along a path through which one ball can pass on the depth side.

According to the game machine A11, in addition to the effect of any one of the game machines A1 to A8, there is an effect that the collision between the foul ball and the game ball launched by the launching means can be avoided.

In the game machine A11, the launching means is capable of launching the game ball with a firing force that allows the game ball to reach the game area along a path through which one game ball can pass on the depth side. A game machine A12 characterized by.

According to the game machine A12, in addition to the effect played by the game machine A11, there is an effect that the game ball can be launched so that the foul ball and the game ball launched by the launching means do not collide with each other.

<Characteristic B group> (Detects the passage of a game ball and determines an abnormality)
A game area in which the game ball can flow down, a launching means capable of launching the game ball toward the game area, and a launch path having a path capable of guiding the launch ball launched by the launch means to the game area. The first detection means capable of detecting the launch ball, the second detection means capable of detecting the game ball that has flowed back in the launch path before reaching the game area, and the first detection means. A determination means for determining the establishment of a predetermined condition based on the detection result of the means and the detection result of the second detection means, and an output means for outputting information based on the establishment of the predetermined condition by the determination means. A game machine B1 characterized by that.

Here, conventionally, a game machine that gives a privilege to a player by dropping a game ball launched by a launching device in a game area and entering the game ball into a winning opening provided in the game area. Is known (Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2007-252627). In such a game machine, there is a problem that an illegal game is performed in order to obtain a privilege more than the number of game balls fired by the launcher.

According to the game machine B1, the following effects are obtained. That is, when the launch ball and the foul ball are detected and a predetermined condition is satisfied based on the detection result, information based on the establishment of the predetermined condition can be output. Therefore, there is an effect that it is possible to monitor that an illegal game has been performed based on the output information.

In the game machine B1, the predetermined condition is the game machine B2 characterized in that the second detection means detects the game ball even though the first detection means does not detect the game ball. ..

According to the game machine B2, in addition to the effect played by the game machine B1, there is an effect that it is possible to monitor an illegal game in which a foul ball is detected even though the game ball has not been fired.

The game machine B1 or B2 includes a time measuring means capable of measuring a predetermined time and a time measuring start means for starting the time by the time measuring means, and the determination means is a predetermined time after the time is started by the time measuring start means. The gaming machine B3, which determines that the predetermined condition is satisfied during the period.

According to the game machine B3, in addition to the effects of the game machines B1 or B2, the following effects are obtained. That is, it is possible to make a determination in consideration of the time difference between the timing of detecting the game ball launched by the launching means and the timing of detecting the game ball as a foul ball. Therefore, there is an effect that the monitoring accuracy of fraudulent games can be improved.

In the game machine B3, the timekeeping start means starts the timekeeping when the second detection means detects the game ball, and the predetermined condition is the time period measured by the timekeeping means. The game machine B4, wherein the second detection means detects a game ball.

According to the game machine B4, in addition to the effect of the game machine B3, there is an effect that it is not necessary to perform timekeeping and unnecessary processing can be reduced.

In any of the game machines B1 to B4, among the game balls launched by the launching means, the game balls that have regurgitated the launch path before reaching the game area are guided from the launch path to the specific area. A gaming machine B5 comprising guiding means, wherein the second detecting means is provided in the specific area.

According to the game machine B5, in addition to the effect of any of the game machines B1 to B4, there is an effect that only the foul ball can be reliably detected.

The game machine B5 is provided with a branch port for branching a game ball from the launch path to the specific region, and the first detection means is provided immediately before the branch port in the launch path. Machine B6.

According to the game machine B6, in addition to the effects of the game machine B5, the following effects are obtained. That is, the foul ball generated in the launch path passes through the branch port and is guided to a specific region. Therefore, there is an effect that the first detection means does not detect the game ball that has flowed back in the launch path, and the game ball that has been launched by the launch means can be reliably detected.

In the game machine B1 or B6, the second detecting means enters a specific ball entering means among the launching balls, which can be entered by a game ball that has flowed back through the launch path before reaching the game area. The gaming machine B7 is characterized in that each time a gaming ball is detected by the second detecting means, the gaming machine B7 is provided with a giving means for imparting a game value equivalent to at least one of the balls.

According to the game machine B7, in addition to the effect of any of the game machines B1 to B6, there is an effect that the second detection means can be shared with the means for detecting the entry into the specific entry means.

<Characteristic C group> (Abnormality monitoring by counting foul balls)
A launch path having a game area in which the game ball can flow down, a launching means capable of launching the game ball into the game area, and a path capable of guiding the launch ball launched by the launching means to the game area. A detection means capable of detecting a game ball that has flowed back in the launch path before reaching the game area, and a counting means that counts the game ball that has flowed back based on the detection result of the detection means. The gaming machine C1 is provided with an output means for outputting information based on the fact that the counting result by the counting means within a predetermined period has become the predetermined counting result.

Here, conventionally, a game machine that gives a privilege to a player by dropping a game ball launched by a launching device in a game area and entering the game ball into a winning opening provided in the game area. Is known (Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2007-252627). In such a game machine, there is a problem that an illegal game is performed in order to obtain a privilege more than the number of game balls fired by the launcher.

According to the game machine C1, the following effects are obtained. That is, it is possible to count foul spheres and output information based on the fact that the counting result is a predetermined counting result. Therefore, there is an effect that it is possible to monitor that an illegal game has been performed based on the output information.

In the game machine C1, when the counting result by the counting means becomes the first counting result predetermined as the predetermined counting result, the first counting result and the first counting result are obtained without waiting for the elapse of the predetermined period. A game machine C2 characterized in that it outputs information based on what has become.

According to the game machine C2, in addition to the effect played by the game machine C1, the following effects are played. That is, when the counting result becomes the first counting result, the information can be output immediately. Therefore, there is an effect that it is possible to immediately grasp that an illegal game is being performed.

In the game machine C1 or C2, after the lapse of the predetermined period, the counting result by the counting means within the predetermined period is less than the first counting result predetermined as the predetermined counting result. When becomes, the gaming machine C3 is characterized in that it outputs information based on the result of the second counting result.

According to the game machine C3, in addition to the effect played by the game machine C1 or C2, there is an effect that both short-term fraudulent games and long-term fraudulent games can be monitored.

In any of the game machines C1 to C3, a launch ball detecting means capable of detecting a launch ball launched by the launch means, and a launch ball counting means for counting the launch balls based on the detection result of the launch ball detecting means. The game machine is characterized in that the output means outputs information based on the fact that the counting result by the counting means within a predetermined period is larger than the counting result by the launching ball counting means. C4.

According to the gaming machine C4, in addition to the effect of any of the gaming machines C1 to C3, the following effects are exhibited. That is, it is possible to compare the counting result of the foul ball counted within the predetermined period with the counting result of the game ball launched by the launching means. Therefore, there is an effect that the monitoring accuracy of fraudulent games can be improved.

The game machine C4 includes a correction number calculating means for calculating a correction number obtained by adding a predetermined number to the counting result by the launching ball number counting means, and the output means is such that the counting result by the counting means within a predetermined period is the result. The gaming machine C5 is characterized in that it outputs information based on the number of corrections.

According to the game machine C5, in addition to the effect played by the game machine C4, the following effects are played. That is, even if a foul ball at a timing that has passed through the launch ball detection means but has not passed through the detection means has occurred, correction is performed by adding a predetermined number as an allowable error range so that it is not judged to be abnormal. Can be done. Therefore, there is an effect that the monitoring accuracy of fraudulent games can be improved.

<Feature D group> (Structural measures for ball entry security)
A launch path having a game area in which the game ball can flow down, a launching means capable of launching the game ball into the game area, and a path capable of guiding the game ball launched by the launching means to the game area. An opening in which a game ball that has flowed back through the launch path without reaching the game area provided in the launch path can enter, and an opening in which a game ball that has entered the opening can enter. Means, granting means for giving the player a game value equivalent to the entered game ball based on the game ball entering the ball entering means, and toward the launch path from below the opening. A game machine D1 characterized by having a protruding piece.

Conventionally, there has been known a game machine that gives a player a privilege by dropping a game ball launched by a launching device in a game area and entering the game ball into a winning opening provided in the game area. (Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2007-252627). In such a game machine, in order to obtain a privilege more than the number of game balls launched by the launching device, an illegal game is performed in which the game balls with filaments are operated to detect the entry of balls multiple times. There was a problem.

According to the game machine D1, there is an effect that it is possible to make it difficult for an illegal game to be performed by the protruding piece that the filamentous body attached to the game ball comes into contact with.

In the game machine D1, the protruding piece is formed by a substantially opening width of the opening, and is arranged so as to project to a position facing the opening.

According to the game machine D2, in addition to the effect played by the game machine D1, there is an effect that the filamentous bodies can be reliably brought into contact with each other.

In the game machine D1 or D2, the protruding piece is formed of an elastic body, and when the backflowing game ball is received, the backflowing game ball is received and the game ball is guided to the opening. The game machine D3 is characterized in that it is elastically deformed in the opposite direction based on the external force received from the backflowing game ball being received in the direction opposite to the launch direction of the game ball.

According to the game machine D3, in addition to the effect of the game machine D1 or D2, the protruding piece with which the filamentous body comes into contact is elastically deformed, so that there is an effect that it is difficult to perform an illegal game.

A game machine D4 in any of the game machines D1 to D3, wherein at least the tip end portion of the protruding piece is provided with a cutting means having a predetermined cutting force.

According to the game machine D4, in addition to the effect of any one of the game machines D1 to D3, there is an effect that illegal game can be prevented by making it possible to cut the filamentous body by the cutting means.

In any of the game machines D1 to D4, the game machine has a guide passage that is communicated with the opening and guides the game ball that has entered the ball entry means from the opening to the entry means, and the guide passage thereof. D5 is characterized in that a protruding portion protruding from the opening side is formed in the game machine D5.

According to the game machine D5, in addition to the effect of any of the game machines D1 to D4, there is an effect that it is possible to make it more difficult to perform an illegal game by forming a plurality of parts where the filaments come into contact with each other.

In the game machine D5, the ball entry means is arranged so that the protrusion is located above the ball entry portion into which the game ball enters.

According to the game machine D6, in addition to the effect of the game machine D5, there is an effect that a portion to be surely brought into contact with the filamentous body can be provided.

In the game machine D5 or D6, the game machine D7 is characterized in that one end of the protruding portion is provided with a specific cutting means having a cutting force.

According to the game machine D7, in addition to the effect of the game machine D5 or D6, there is an effect that illegal games can be prevented by making it possible to cut the filamentous body by a specific cutting means.

In the game machine D3, the elastic body receives an external force more than that received from the backflowing game ball in a direction opposite to the launch direction of the game ball, so that the game ball passes through the launch path. A game machine D8 characterized in that it elastically deforms to a regulated position to be regulated.

According to the game machine D8, in addition to the effect played by the game machine D3, the following effects are played. That is, even if there is a player who is performing an illegal game while performing a normal game so that it is not discovered that the illegal game is being performed, the protruding piece is elastically deformed so as to block the launch path by operating the filamentous body. Therefore, the game ball launched by the launching means does not normally reach the game area. Therefore, there is an effect that it is possible to make it difficult to perform an illegal game and a normal game at the same time.

<Feature E group> (Monitoring the malfunction of the launcher)
For a game area in which the game ball can flow down, a launching means capable of causing the game ball to reach the game area when the game ball is fired at a predetermined firing strength, and a launching means thereof. A launching instruction means for instructing to launch at an arbitrary firing intensity, a launching path having a path capable of guiding the game ball launched by the launching means to the gaming area, and the launching means. Among the game balls launched by the above, the specific entry means capable of entering the game ball that has flowed back through the launch path before reaching the game area, and the launch instruction means, the instruction of the predetermined launch intensity or higher. The gaming machine E1 is provided with an abnormal processing executing means for executing an abnormal processing by satisfying a predetermined condition based on the entry of a ball into the specific ball entering means.

Here, a game machine that drops a game ball launched by a launching device in the game area and gives a privilege to the player based on the fact that the game ball enters the winning opening provided in the game area. It is known (Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2007-252627). In such a game machine, if there is a problem with the launching device, the player may not be able to launch the game machine at a desired position, and there is a risk that the privilege will not be given.

According to the game machine E1, when the condition based on the entry into the specific entry means capable of entering the foul ball is satisfied even though the launch instruction is given with the launch intensity reaching the game area. Abnormal processing can be made executable. Therefore, there is an effect that a defect of the launching means can be monitored.

The game machine E1 is characterized by including an operating means that can be operated by the player and a variable control means that changes the firing intensity instructed by the firing instruction means based on the amount of operation of the operating means. Game machine E2.

According to the game machine E2, in addition to the effect of the game machine E1, there is an effect that a defect of the launching means can be monitored even in the game machine provided with the operation means and the variable control means.

In the game machine E1 or E2, a counting means for counting the game balls that have entered the specific ball-entry means and a determining means for determining whether a predetermined number or more of the balls have been counted in a predetermined period by the counting means. The gaming machine E3 is characterized in that the predetermined condition is satisfied when a predetermined number or more of incoming balls are counted by the discriminating means.

According to the game machine E3, in addition to the effects of the game machines E1 or E2, the following effects are obtained. That is, it is conceivable that the game ball launched by the launching means accidentally enters the specific ball entering means due to a factor other than the malfunction of the launching means. However, if there is a problem with the launching means, that state will continue. Therefore, there is an effect that the accuracy of monitoring the defect of the launching means can be improved by executing the abnormality processing when a predetermined number or more of the incoming balls are counted.

In the game machine E2 or E3, until a predetermined period elapses based on the determination means for determining whether the firing intensity instructed by the variable control means has been changed and the determination that the firing intensity has been changed by the determination means. The gaming machine E4, characterized in that it has a regulatory means for regulating the execution of the abnormal processing during the period.

According to the game machine E4, in addition to the effects of the game machines E2 or E3, the following effects are obtained. That is, immediately after the firing intensity is changed by a sudden operation, game balls having different velocities pass through the firing path, so that the launched game balls may collide. That is, even if the launching means is normal, there is a possibility that the game ball enters the launching specific entry means. Therefore, there is an effect that the accuracy of monitoring the defect of the launching means can be improved by restricting the execution of the abnormal processing from the variable firing intensity to the elapse of a predetermined period.

In any of the game machines E1 to E4, the game machine E5 is characterized in that the abnormality processing executing means executes a process of outputting an abnormality signal indicating an abnormality to the outside as the abnormality processing.

According to the game machine E5, in addition to the effect of any of the game machines E1 to E4, there is an effect that an abnormal signal related to a malfunction of the launching device can be output to the outside.

In any of the game machines E1 to E5, the game machine E6 is characterized in that the abnormality processing executing means notifies the notification mode indicating an abnormality as the abnormality processing.

According to the game machine E6, in addition to the effect of any one of the game machines E1 to E5, there is an effect that a defect of launching and sending can be notified to the outside.

Any of the game machines E1 to E6 has a game value-giving means for giving the player a game value equivalent to one game ball based on the game ball entering the specific ball-entry means. The game machine E7 characterized by being.

According to the game machine E7, in addition to the effect of any of the game machines E1 to E6, the following effects can be obtained. That is, the game value can be imparted by using the specific ball entry means used for detecting the malfunction of the launching device. Therefore, there is an effect that the means for detecting the game ball can be reduced.

In any of the game machines E1 to E7, the abnormality processing executing means executes the abnormality processing when the game ball enters the specific ball entry means when the operation amount of the operation means is equal to or more than a predetermined operation amount. A game machine E8 characterized by being a game machine.

According to the game machine E8, in addition to the effect of any of the game machines E1 to E7, there is an effect that a defect of the launching means under a specific condition can be monitored.

In any of the game machines E5 to E8, the abnormality processing executing means includes a determination means for determining an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player, and the abnormality processing execution means performs the abnormality processing based on the determination result of the determination means. A game machine E9 characterized in that the contents are different.

According to the game machine E9, in addition to the effect of any one of the game machines E5 to E8, the content of the abnormality handling can be different depending on the game state. Therefore, for example, it is possible to raise the priority of the abnormal signal during the jackpot.

In any of the game machines E3 to E9, the predetermined condition is satisfied when it is continuously determined by the determination means that a predetermined number or more of incoming balls have been counted. Game machine E10.

According to the game machine E10, in addition to the effect of any of the game machines E3 to E9, the following effects are played. That is, when a defect occurs in the launching means, the state continues unless the launching means is repaired, so that the discriminating means continuously discriminates. Therefore, there is an effect that the accuracy of monitoring the defect of the launching means can be improved.

<Characteristic F group> (Replay when the game ball is launched to an unintended position)
Based on a game area in which the game ball can flow down, a firing means capable of firing the game ball toward the game area, and the firing intensity can be changed according to the amount of electric energy supplied, and a predetermined operation, the first When the amount of power supplied is less than the amount of power required for firing at the first firing intensity, the first firing intensity is indicated by the firing instruction means for instructing the firing at the firing intensity of. It is possible to enter by launching a game ball with a firing intensity correction means that corrects the firing intensity to be lower than the second firing intensity, which is weaker than the second firing intensity, and the second firing intensity or less corrected by the firing intensity correcting means. A gaming machine F1 provided with a specific ball-entry means and a granting means for imparting a game value equivalent to at least one ball each time a game ball enters the specific ball-entry means. ..

Here, there is known a gaming machine having a game property of adjusting the firing intensity of a launching device to aim at a predetermined position in a gaming area when a specific state (big hit state) is reached (Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2007-252627). Issue). In such a game machine, if the game ball is fired at a place other than a predetermined place during the above-mentioned specific state, the game ball is only unnecessarily digested, and the launch of such a game ball is performed by the player. Was dissatisfied with.

According to the game machine F1, if the game ball cannot be launched with the launch intensity specified by the launch instruction means, the launch intensity is corrected to be weaker than that, and the game ball is launched with the corrected launch intensity. Become. Then, since the game value equivalent to the launched game ball is given, the game ball is not wasted. Therefore, there is an effect that the dissatisfaction of the player can be resolved.

In the game machine F1, the specific ball-entry means is provided in a guiding portion of the launching balls launched by the launching means, in which the gaming balls that flow backward in the launch path without reaching the gaming area are guided. The game machine F2 is characterized in that the second firing intensity is weaker than the firing intensity required for the launch ball to reach the gaming region.

According to the game machine F2, in addition to the effect played by the game machine F1, the following effects are played. That is, the game ball launched by the corrected firing intensity is entered into the specific ball entry means without reaching the game area. Therefore, there is an effect that the player can be given a game value equivalent to the wasted ball that is surely fired without affecting the game in the game area.

In the game machine F1, the specific ball-entry means is provided in a specific area of the game area where it is difficult for a game ball launched at the first launch intensity to enter, and the second launch intensity is the said. The gaming machine F3, characterized in that the launching ball is stronger than the firing intensity required to reach the gaming area.

According to the game machine F3, in addition to the effect played by the game machine F1, the following effects are played. That is, the game ball launched by the corrected firing intensity can enter the specific ball entry means provided in the game area. Therefore, there is an effect that the player can be given a game value equivalent to the wasted ball fired by using the ball entry means provided in the game area.

The game machine F2 is provided with an abnormality determining means for determining an abnormality based on the entry into the specific entry means, and the specific entry means while the launch intensity is corrected by the launch intensity correction means. The gaming machine F4, characterized in that the entry into the ball is excluded from the determination of the abnormality.

According to the game machine F4, in addition to the effect played by the game machine F2, the result of the ball entering the specific ball entrance is excluded from the judgment by the abnormality determination means, so that the accuracy of the abnormality determination means is improved. It has the effect of being able to.

In the game machines F1 to F4, the launching means includes an operation unit capable of changing the firing intensity to the first firing intensity by performing a pressing operation, and the predetermined operation is to operate the operating unit. The game machine F5 characterized by being.

According to the game machine F5, in addition to the effect of any of the game machines F1 to F4, the required amount of electric power is supplied to the launching means for the operation of the operation unit whose firing intensity is changed by a simple operation. It has the effect of being able to respond to situations such as not being in time.

The game machine F6 is characterized in that any one of the game machines F1 to F5 includes an output means for outputting information based on the fact that the firing intensity correction means corrects the firing intensity.

According to the game machine F6, in addition to the effect of any of the game machines F1 to F5, by outputting information based on the fact that the firing is performed with the corrected intensity, for example, the player can grasp it. There is an effect that it is possible to prevent the player from being confused by displaying the information on.

The game machine F6 is characterized in that the game machine F6 is provided with a notification means for notifying in a manner recognizable by the player based on the information output by the output means.

According to the game machine F7, in addition to the effect of the game machine F6, the player can recognize that the firing is performed by the corrected intensity, so that the situation where the player is confused can be prevented. There is an effect.

In any of the game machines F1 to F7, the specific entry information based on the entry of the game ball into the specific entry means and the entry based on the entry of the game ball into the entry means provided in the game area. The gaming machine F8 is provided with external output means capable of outputting information to the outside.

According to the game machine F8, in addition to the effect played by any of the game machines F1 to F7, the following effects are played. That is, by outputting the ball entry information and the specific ball entry information, respectively, the ball entry information obtained as a result of the game by the recipient of the information and the ball entry information obtained in the sense of returning the game ball to the player. Can be managed separately. Therefore, there is an effect that it is possible to accurately judge the situation of the game machine.

Each of the gaming machines is a gaming machine Z1 characterized by being a pachinko gaming machine. Among them, the basic configuration of the pachinko gaming machine is provided with an operation handle, and the ball is launched into a predetermined game area according to the operation of the operation handle, and the ball is placed in a predetermined position in the game area. As a prerequisite for winning a prize (or passing through a winning opening), the identification information dynamically displayed by the display means may be fixedly stopped after a predetermined time. In addition, when a special gaming state occurs, a variable winning device (specific winning opening) arranged at a predetermined position in the gaming area is opened in a predetermined manner to enable a ball to be won, and is valuable according to the number of winnings. Some are given value (including not only prize balls but also data written on a magnetic card).

The game machine Z2, wherein each of the game machines is a slot machine. Among them, the basic configuration of the slot machine is "provided with a variable display means for dynamically displaying an identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information and then confirming and displaying the identification information, and for operating a starting operation means (for example, an operation lever). Due to this, the dynamic display of the identification information is started, and the dynamic display of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the stop operation means (stop button) or after a predetermined time has elapsed, and when the stop is performed. It is a game machine provided with a special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player, provided that the definite identification information of the above is the specific identification information. In this case, coins, medals, and the like are typical examples of the game medium.

The gaming machine Z3 is characterized in that each of the gaming machines is a fusion of a pachinko gaming machine and a slot machine. Among them, as a basic configuration of the fused gaming machine, "a variable display means for dynamically displaying an identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information and then confirming the identification information is provided, and a starting operation means (for example, an operation lever). The variation of the identification information is started due to the operation of, and the dynamic display of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the stop operation means (for example, the stop button) or after a predetermined time elapses. A special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player is provided on the condition that the definite identification information at the time of stopping is the specific identification information, the ball is used as the game medium, and the identification information is described. A game machine that requires a predetermined number of balls to start the dynamic display of the game, and is configured to pay out a large number of balls when a special game state occurs. "
<Others>
Conventionally, a game machine has been known in which a game ball launched by a launching device is dropped in a game area, and the game ball enters a winning opening provided in the game area to give a privilege to a player. (For example, Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2007-252627).
However, in the above-mentioned conventional game machine, there is a problem that an illegal game is performed in order to obtain a privilege more than the number of game balls launched by the launching device.
The technical idea has been made to solve the above-exemplified problems, and an object thereof is to provide a game machine capable of monitoring illegal games.
<Means>
In order to achieve this purpose, the game machine of the technical idea 1 has a game area in which the game ball can flow down, a launching means capable of launching the game ball in the game area, and a launching ball launched by the launching means. A launch path having a path capable of guiding to the game area, a detection means capable of detecting a game ball that has flowed back through the launch path before reaching the game area, and detection thereof. It is provided with a counting means for counting the backflowing game balls based on the detection result of the means, and an output means for outputting information based on the fact that the counting result by the counting means within a predetermined period becomes a predetermined counting result. ..
The gaming machine of the technical idea 2 is the gaming machine described in the technical idea 1. When the counting result by the counting means becomes the first counting result predetermined as the predetermined counting result, the predetermined counting result is obtained. The information based on the result of the first counting result is output without waiting for the elapse of the period.
The gaming machine of the technical idea 3 is the gaming machine described in the technical idea 2. After the elapse of the predetermined period, the counting result by the counting means within the predetermined period is predetermined as the predetermined counting result. When the second counting result is less than the counting result of 1, the information based on the second counting result is output.
The game machine of the technical idea 4 is the game machine according to any one of the technical ideas 1 to 3, wherein the launch ball detecting means capable of detecting the launch ball launched by the launch means and the launch ball detecting means thereof. The output means is provided with a launch ball counting means for counting the launch balls based on the detection result, and the counting result by the counting means within a predetermined period is larger than the counting result by the launch ball counting means. It outputs the information based on it.
The game machine of the technical idea 5 is the game machine according to any one of the technical ideas 1 to 4, wherein the correction number calculation means for calculating the correction number obtained by adding a predetermined number to the counting result by the launch ball number counting means. In addition, the output means outputs information based on the fact that the counting result by the counting means within a predetermined period is larger than the correction number.
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According to the game machine described in Technical Thought 1, the following effects are obtained. That is, it is possible to count the game balls that have flowed back in the launch path before reaching the game area among the launch balls, and output information based on the fact that the count result is a predetermined count result. Therefore, there is an effect that it is possible to monitor that an illegal game has been performed based on the output information.
According to the gaming machine described in Technical Thought 2, the following effects are obtained in addition to the effects of Technical Thought 1. That is, when the counting result becomes the first counting result, the information can be output immediately. Therefore, there is an effect that it is possible to immediately grasp that an illegal game is being performed.
According to the gaming machine described in Technical Thought 3, in addition to the effect of Technical Thought 2, both short-term fraudulent games and long-term fraudulent games can be monitored.
According to the gaming machine described in Technical Thought 4, in addition to the effect of any one of Technical Thoughts 1 to 3, the following effects are exhibited. That is, it is possible to compare the count result of the game ball that has flowed back in the launch path before reaching the game area among the launch balls counted within the predetermined period and the count result of the launch ball launched by the launch means. It will be possible. Therefore, there is an effect that the monitoring accuracy of fraudulent games can be improved.
According to the gaming machine described in Technical Thought 5, the following effects are obtained in addition to the effects of Technical Thought 4. That is, even if a game ball that has passed through the launch ball detection means but has not passed through the detection means and has flowed back in the launch path before reaching the game area among the launch balls, it is abnormal. It is possible to make a correction by adding a predetermined number as an allowable error range so that it is not determined. Therefore, there is an effect that the monitoring accuracy of fraudulent games can be improved.

10 Pachinko machine (game machine)
111 Payout control device (granting means)
112 Launch control device (variable means)
112a Ball launch unit (launching means)
602 Induction member 605c Protrusion (cutting means)
606 Foul ball entry passage (second area)
701 Launch path

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A launching means that can launch a game ball,
A variable means capable of changing the firing intensity of the game ball launched by the launching means,
When the game ball is launched with the first firing intensity by the launching means, the first region where the game ball can flow down and
When the game ball is launched by the launching means with a second firing intensity smaller than the first firing intensity, the second region where the game ball can flow down and
A specific area through which the game ball flowing down the second area can pass, and
A granting means capable of granting a predetermined game value based on the passage of the game ball through the specific area, and
A guiding member capable of guiding the game ball launched by the launching means to the second region, and
A cutting means formed so as to be able to cut the filamentous member when the gaming ball to which the filamentous member is attached is launched at the second firing intensity.
The cutting means is provided at a position that does not project into the firing path capable of guiding the game ball launched by the launching means to the first region or the second region .
When the game ball to which the filamentous member is attached is passed through the specific region, the filamentous member can be brought into contact with the cutting means and the guiding member.
When the filamentous member comes into contact with the guiding member, the guiding member can be elastically deformed in a direction of closing the firing path or opening the firing path. A game machine to be.

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