JP6842865B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a game machine.

Conventionally, in a pachinko gaming machine, which is a kind of gaming machine, when a predetermined command output condition is satisfied, the predetermined command is output from the main control board to the sub control board. For example, the sub-control board may control an effect execution device such as an effect display device or a speaker to execute a predetermined effect based on this command (for example, Patent Document 1). Further, the sub-control board is not limited to executing the control related to the effect that the player can recognize based on a predetermined command, and it is also conceivable that the sub-control board executes the internal control that is difficult for the player to recognize.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2015-192820

In recent years, in the technical field of gaming machines, by further devising the output conditions of predetermined commands that are the basis of various controls, it is possible to effectively perform control based on predetermined commands and contribute to improving the interest of players. Is expected.

An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can contribute to improving the interest of a player.

A gaming machine that solves the above problems includes a first control means that outputs a command, a second control means that performs predetermined control based on a command output by the first control means, and a plurality of game media that detect the game medium. The commands output by the first control means include a first type command and a second type command, which include a detection means, an operation means that can be operated by the player, and an effect display means that can variablely display the effect symbol. There are at least seed commands, and the first type command corresponds to the special detection means among the detection means, and the output condition is satisfied when the game medium is detected by the special detection means. There are a command and an out command in which an output condition is satisfied when the game medium is detected by the out detection means among the plurality of detection means. The second type command includes the first special command and the above. There is a second special command different from the out command, and the second special command satisfies the output condition when the game medium is detected by the special detection means and the predetermined specific condition is satisfied , while the output condition is satisfied. When the game medium is detected by the special detection means and the specific condition is not satisfied, the output condition is not satisfied, and the first-class command is necessary to generate information regarding the operating state of the game machine. The information can be specified at least, the second type command can at least specify the information necessary for executing the effect, the second special command includes a special start command, and the special start command is. The specific condition is satisfied when the game medium is detected by the start detection means and the execution condition of the special game based on the detection is satisfied, which corresponds to the start detection means among the special detection means. The second control means counts the number of starts of the special game in the predetermined counting period based on the special start command, counts the total number of outs in the predetermined counting period based on the out command, and counts the total number of outs in the predetermined counting period. By dividing the number of starts in the counting period by the total number of outs, the ratio of the number of times the special game is started in the predetermined counting period is calculated, and the ratio of the number of times the special game is started in the predetermined counting period is It is a gist that the operation means is displayed on the effect display means by being operated.

According to the present invention, it is possible to contribute to the improvement of the interest of the player.

The perspective view which shows typically the pachinko game machine. (A) is a front view schematically showing a game board, and (b) is a schematic view of a passage of a game ball connected to a second prize opening. A block diagram showing an electrical configuration of a pachinko machine. A flowchart showing a special symbol input process. A flowchart showing a special symbol start process. Explanatory drawing which shows an example of the command which can be output from a main control board. (A) to (c) are explanatory views which show the detection data which is the data which can identify the detection result of a sensor. A flowchart showing a command setting process. Explanatory drawing for explaining type 1 game data. Explanatory drawing for explaining the type 2 game data.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of the pachinko gaming machine will be described.
In the present specification, the upper, lower, left, right, front (front), and rear (back) indicate the respective directions when viewed from the player.

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 10 as a gaming machine includes a frame body 11. The frame body 11 includes an installation frame 12 fixed to island equipment such as a game store, and a mounting frame 13 pivotally supported by the installation frame 12 so as to be openable and closable. The mounting frame 13 is a frame for mounting various game parts. The mounting frame 13 includes a protective glass 14 for protecting the gaming parts mounted on the pachinko gaming machine 10. Although not shown in FIG. 1 except for a part of the protective glass 14, the protective glass 14 actually covers the entire opening 13a of the mounting frame 13.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a firing handle 15. For example, the launch handle 15 is provided on the front side of the mounting frame 13. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, a game ball as a game medium is launched with a strength corresponding to the operation amount (rotation amount) of the launch handle 15.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a decorative lamp 16. For example, the decorative lamp 16 is provided on the front side of the mounting frame 13. The decorative lamp 16 executes an effect of emitting, blinking, and extinguishing a built-in light emitting body (hereinafter, referred to as a light emitting effect) as one of the effects. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a speaker 17. For example, the speaker 17 is provided on the front side of the mounting frame 13. As one of the effects, the speaker 17 executes an effect (hereinafter, referred to as a sound effect) for outputting voices of humans and animals, sound effects, and sounds such as music. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with an effect button 18 as an operating means on the front side of the mounting frame 13 at a position where the player can operate the pachinko gaming machine 10.

As shown in FIG. 2A, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a gaming board 20. The game board 20 is assembled to the mounting frame 13. On the front side of the game board 20, a substantially circular game area 21 is defined in front view. In the present embodiment, the game ball launched by the operation of the launch handle 15 reaches the game area 21 and flows down the game area 21.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an information display panel 22. For example, the information display panel 22 is provided at a position visible to the player on the game board 20. On the information display panel 22, various information indicating the control state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is notified.

The information display panel 22 includes a first special symbol display unit 22a. The first special symbol display unit 22a displays a first special symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variablely displayed and finally the first special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. In the following description, the first special symbol variation game is abbreviated as "first special game". The information display panel 22 includes a second special symbol display unit 22b. The second special symbol display unit 22b displays a second special symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variablely displayed and finally the second special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. In the following description, the second special symbol variation game is abbreviated as "second special game". In addition, the first special game and the second special game may be collectively referred to as a "special game". The special symbol is a symbol for notifying the result of the internal lottery (big hit lottery) described later.

In the present specification, the "variable display" means a state in which the type of the displayed symbol changes with the passage of time. In the present specification, the "fixed stop display" means a state in which the symbol is definitively stopped and displayed, and the type of the displayed symbol does not change. "Confirmed stop display" and "derivation" have the same meaning. The special symbols that can be derived from the special symbol display units 22a and 22b include at least a jackpot symbol as a jackpot display result and a missed symbol as a missed display result, respectively. In the special game, when the jackpot symbol is derived, the player can recognize the jackpot. In the special game, when the outlier symbol is derived, the player can recognize the outlier.

In the present embodiment, the first special game and the second special game are not executed at the same time, and the second special game is executed in preference to the first special game. In the present embodiment, when the jackpot lottery is won, the jackpot game is given after the jackpot symbol is derived in the special game and after the end of the jackpot special game. As will be described in detail later, the jackpot game is extremely advantageous for the player because the player can obtain a large number of prize balls and other benefits.

The information display panel 22 includes a first special hold display unit 22c. The first special hold display unit 22c recognizablely displays the number of times the execution of the first special game is held because the start condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. In the following description, the number of pending first special games is referred to as the first special pending number. The information display panel 22 includes a second special hold display unit 22d. The second special hold display unit 22d recognizablely displays the number of times the execution of the second special game is held because the start condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. In the following description, the number of pending second special games is referred to as the second special pending number. For example, the maximum value of the first special hold number and the second special hold number is 4, respectively.

The information display panel 22 includes a normal symbol display unit 22e. The normal symbol display unit 22e displays a normal symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variablely displayed and finally a normal symbol is derived. In the following description, the normal symbol variation game is abbreviated as "normal game". The normal symbols that can be derived to the normal symbol display unit 22e include at least a normal hit symbol and a normal miss symbol. When the normal hit symbol is derived in the normal game, the player can recognize the normal hit. In a normal game, when a normal outlier symbol is derived, the player can recognize the normal outlier. In the present embodiment, when the internal lottery (the winning lottery of the ordinary symbol) is won, the ordinary winning game is given after the ordinary winning symbol is derived in the ordinary game and after the end of the ordinary winning ordinary game. As will be described in detail later, the normal hit game is in an advantageous state for the player because it is easy for the player to establish the starting condition of the second special game.

The information display panel 22 includes a normal hold display unit 22f. The normal hold display unit 22f recognizablely displays the number of times the normal game whose execution is held is recognizable because the start condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. For example, the maximum number of normally held numbers is 4. For example, the information display panel 22 may include a remaining number display unit that displays the remaining number of prize balls to be paid out to the player. These plurality of display units need not be provided on the same member (information display panel 22 in the present embodiment), and may be provided separately in a portion different from the present embodiment.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a center frame 23 with various decorations in the substantially center of the gaming area 21. The center frame 23 includes an opening 23a.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an effect display device 25 as a display means. For example, the effect display device 25 may be a display device such as a liquid crystal display or an organic EL display, or may be a display device including a projector and a screen. The effect display device 25 includes a display area 25r on which an image is displayed. The effect display device 25 is assembled to the game board 20 so that the player can visually recognize the display area 25r through the opening 23a of the center frame 23. The effect display device 25 executes an effect (hereinafter, referred to as a display effect) for displaying an image (picture) imitating a predetermined character or character as one of the effects.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first starting winning opening 26 that is open to the gaming area 21 below the center frame 23. The first start winning opening 26 is always open so that a game ball can be inserted. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first start sensor SE1 that detects a game ball that has entered the first start winning opening 26 (shown in FIG. 3). For example, the first start sensor SE1 is provided in a passage (not shown) that guides the game ball that has entered the first start winning opening 26 to the back side of the game board 20. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the first start sensor SE1, the start condition of the first special game can be satisfied, and a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out (the number of prize balls in the present embodiment). = 3) holds.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second starting winning opening 27 that is open to the gaming area 21 below the center frame 23. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second start sensor SE2 that detects a game ball that has entered the second start winning opening 27 (shown in FIG. 3). For example, the second start sensor SE2 is provided in a passage (not shown) that guides the game ball that has entered the second start winning opening 27 to the back side of the game board 20. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2, the start condition of the second special game can be satisfied, and a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out (the number of prize balls in the present embodiment). = 1) holds.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first variable member 28 that opens and closes the second starting winning opening 27 in the gaming area 21. The first variable member 28 can operate in an open state in which the game ball is easily entered into the second start winning opening 27 and in a closed state in which the game ball is difficult to enter the second start winning opening 27. Regarding the second start winning opening 27, the open state may be a state in which a ball can be entered, and the closed state may be a state in which a ball cannot be entered. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first actuator A1 that operates the first variable member 28 in an open state and a closed state (shown in FIG. 3). The first variable member 28 is operated in the open state in the normal hit game.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a first large winning opening 29 that is open to the gaming area 21 on the right side of the center frame 23. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first special winning sensor SE3 that detects a game ball that has entered the first large winning opening 29 (shown in FIG. 3). For example, the first special winning sensor SE3 is provided in a passage (not shown) that guides the game ball that has entered the first large winning opening 29 to the back side of the game board 20. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the first special prize sensor SE3, a predetermined number of prize ball payout conditions (in this embodiment, the number of prize balls = 15) are satisfied.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second variable member 30 that opens and closes the first winning opening 29 in the gaming area 21. The second variable member 30 is a so-called large winning door (blade). The second variable member 30 can operate in an open state in which the game ball is easily entered into the first special winning opening 29 and a closed state in which the game ball is difficult to be entered in the first large winning opening 29. Regarding the first large winning opening 29, the open state may be a state in which a ball can be entered, and the closed state may be a state in which a ball cannot be entered. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second actuator A2 that operates the second variable member 30 in an open state and a closed state (shown in FIG. 3). The second variable member 30 is operated in the open state in the jackpot game.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second large winning opening 31 that is open to the gaming area 21 at the lower right of the center frame 23. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a third variable member 32 that opens and closes the second winning opening 31 in the gaming area 21. The third variable member 32 is a so-called large winning door. The third variable member 32 can operate in an open state in which the game ball is easily entered into the second special winning opening 31, and a closed state in which the game ball is difficult to be entered in the second large winning opening 31. Regarding the second large winning opening 31, the open state may be a state in which a ball can be entered, and the closed state may be a state in which a ball cannot be entered. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a third actuator A3 that operates the third variable member 32 in an open state and a closed state (shown in FIG. 3). The third variable member 32 is operated in the open state in the jackpot game.

As shown in FIG. 2B, the pachinko gaming machine 10 has a receiving passage 31a for receiving a game ball that has entered the second major winning opening 31, a branch portion 31b connected to the receiving passage 31a, and a branch from the branch portion 31b. A specific passage 31c and a normal passage 31d branching from the branch portion 31b are provided. That is, the receiving passage 31a is branched into the specific passage 31c and the normal passage 31d at the branch portion 31b.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a second special winning sensor SE4 in the receiving passage 31a. The second special winning sensor SE4 is provided at a position where all of the game balls that have entered the second large winning opening 31 can be detected. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the second special winning sensor SE4, a predetermined number of prize ball payout conditions (in this embodiment, the number of prize balls = 15) are satisfied.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a V winning sensor (specific winning sensor) SE5 in the specific passage 31c. The V winning sensor SE5 is provided at a position where all of the game balls that have entered the second major winning opening 31 and that have flowed into the specific passage 31c from the branch portion 31b can be detected. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the V winning sensor SE5 in the jackpot game, a condition for granting a predetermined privilege after the end of the jackpot game (hereinafter, referred to as a privilege granting condition) is satisfied. As will be described in detail later, the privilege in the present embodiment is a high probability state (probability fluctuation state) as an advantageous gaming state that is advantageous to the player. The portion where the V winning sensor SE5 is provided is a so-called V zone (specific area). In the following description, in the jackpot game, when the game ball is detected by the V winning sensor SE5 and the privilege granting condition is satisfied, it may be indicated as "V winning".

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a discharge sensor (non-specific winning sensor) SE6 in the normal passage 31d. The discharge sensor SE6 is provided at a position where all of the game balls that have entered the second major winning opening 31 and that have flowed into the normal passage 31d from the branch portion 31b can be detected.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a distribution member 31e that distributes a game ball into a specific passage 31c and a normal passage 31d at a branch portion 31b. The distribution member 31e can operate in a first state in which the game ball flowing into the branch portion 31b is distributed to the specific passage 31c and a second state in which the game ball flowing into the branch portion 31b is distributed to the normal passage 31d. .. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a fourth actuator A4 that operates the distribution member 31e in the first state and the second state (shown in FIG. 3).

As shown in FIG. 2A, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a gate 33 through which the gaming ball can pass (enter) on the right side of the center frame 23 in the gaming area 21. The gate 33 includes a gate sensor SE7 that detects a game ball passing through the gate 33 (shown in FIG. 3). In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE7, the start condition of the normal game can be satisfied.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a normal winning opening 34 that is open to the gaming area 21 on the right side of the center frame 23. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a normal winning sensor SE8 that detects a game ball that has entered the normal winning opening 34 (shown in FIG. 3). For example, the ordinary winning sensor SE8 is provided in a passage (not shown) that guides the game ball that has entered the ordinary winning opening 34 to the back side of the game board 20. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the normal winning sensor SE8, a predetermined number of prize ball payout conditions (in this embodiment, the number of prize balls = 6) are satisfied.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an out port 35. For example, the out port 35 opens in the game area 21 at the lower end of the game area 21. In the present embodiment, among the game balls launched into the game area 21, the game balls that have not entered any of the winning openings are discharged from the out opening 35 to the outside of the machine. The pachinko gaming machine 10 may be provided with a plurality of out ports.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an out-ball sensor SE9 that detects a game ball that has entered any of the winning openings 26, 27, 29, 31, 34, and the out opening 35 (shown in FIG. 3). For example, the out ball sensor SE9 is provided in a passage (not shown) that guides a game ball that has entered the winning openings 26, 27, 29, 31, 34, and the out opening 35 to the back side of the game board 20. In the present embodiment, even if the game ball is detected by the out-ball sensor SE9, the prize ball payout condition, the special game start condition, and the normal game start condition are not satisfied.

As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment includes starting winning openings 26 and 27, large winning openings 29 and 31, and ordinary winning openings 34 as winning openings. The pachinko gaming machine 10 may have a winning opening different from the winning openings 26, 27, 29, 31, and 34. "Winning" means that a game ball enters the winning opening. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a member such as a nail or a windmill for changing the behavior of the gaming ball flowing down the gaming area 21.

Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a low-probability state and a high-probability state as game states in which the jackpot probabilities are different. The jackpot probability is the probability of winning a jackpot in an internal lottery (big hit lottery). The high probability state is a gaming state in which the jackpot probability is higher than that in the low probability state. In the high-probability state, the possibility of winning the big hit lottery is higher than in the low-probability state, so that the gaming state is advantageous for the player. The high probability state is a so-called "probability fluctuation state (probability change state)".

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a low base state and a high base state as game states in which the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of fired game balls is different. The high base state is a gaming state in which the probability that the game ball enters the second starting winning opening 27 is higher than that in the low base state. The high base state is the so-called "electric support state", and the low base state is the so-called "non-electric support state". In the high base state, the probability that the game ball enters the second start winning opening 27 increases, and the game ball easily enters the second starting winning opening 27, which is advantageous for the player. It becomes easy to enter the ball).

For example, the high base state can be realized by performing one control arbitrarily selected from the three controls described below, or by performing a combination of a plurality of controls. The first control is a control for shortening the fluctuation time of the normal symbol, which shortens the fluctuation time of the normal game as compared with the case of the low base state. The second control is the probability fluctuation control of the ordinary symbol, which changes the probability of winning the winning lottery of the ordinary symbol (ordinary winning probability) with a higher probability than in the low base state. The third control is an opening time extension control that makes the total opening time of the first variable member 28 in one normal hit game longer than in the low base state. The opening time extension control includes a control that increases the number of times the first variable member 28 is opened in one normal hit game more than in the low base state, and one time of the first variable member 28 in the normal hit game. It is preferable to perform at least one of the controls for making the opening time of the above longer than that in the low base state.

For example, the normal hit probability in the low base state may be 0 or may exceed 0. In this case, one of the fluctuation time shortening control and the open time extension control of the normal symbol may be adopted, both may be adopted, and neither of them may be adopted.

Further, the high base state may be realized by combining the fourth control described below. The fourth control is a control for shortening the fluctuation time of a special symbol that makes it easier for the fluctuation time of the special game (for example, the average fluctuation time) to be shorter than in the low base state. When the fluctuation time shortening control of the special symbol is performed, the high base state becomes the so-called "variation time shortening state" of the special symbol.

In the following description, a gaming state that is a low-probability state and a low-base state is referred to as a “low-probability low-base state”, and a gaming state that is a high-probability state and a low-base state is referred to as a “high-probability low-base state”. Further, a gaming state that is a low-probability state and a high-base state is referred to as a "low-probability high-base state", and a gaming state that is a high-probability state and a high-base state is referred to as a "high-probability high-base state".

Next, the jackpot in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a plurality of types of jackpot symbols as jackpot symbols of special symbols. In the present embodiment, the plurality of types of jackpot symbols are classified into jackpot symbol Za and jackpot symbol Zb. The types of jackpot games are defined for each of the plurality of types of jackpot symbols. The game state after the end of the big hit game may be defined in the plurality of types of big hit symbols. That is, in the present embodiment, the jackpot symbol corresponds to the type of jackpot that defines the privilege to be given to the player.

In the jackpot game, first, an opening effect is performed to notify the start of the jackpot game over a predetermined opening time. In the big hit game, after the opening production is finished, a round game in which either the big winning openings 29 or 31 is opened is performed. The round game is performed up to a predetermined maximum number of times. In one round game, either of the large winning openings 29 and 31 satisfies the first end condition in which the predetermined upper limit number of game balls enters or the second end condition in which the predetermined upper limit time elapses. It will be open until you do. In the round game, a round effect is performed. Then, in the jackpot game, when the final round game is completed, an ending effect is performed to notify the end of the jackpot game over a predetermined ending time. The jackpot game ends with the end of the ending effect.

Next, an example of the effect that the pachinko gaming machine 10 can execute will be described.
In the present embodiment, the display effect that can be executed by the effect display device 25 includes an effect symbol variation game in which the effect symbols are variablely displayed in a plurality of columns and a combination of the effect symbols is finally derived. In the following description, the production symbol variation game is abbreviated as "production game". The effect pattern is a pattern (decorative pattern) decorated with characters, patterns, etc., and is for diversifying the display effect. In the present embodiment, the effect game is performed by displaying (scrolling) the symbol rows of the first row, the second row, and the third row in predetermined directions.

The production game is performed in conjunction with the special game. Specifically, the production game starts with the start of the special game and ends with the end of the special game. Then, in the production game, a combination of production symbols corresponding to the special symbols derived in the special game is derived. When the jackpot symbol is derived in the special game, the jackpot symbol based on the effect symbol is derived in the effect game. For example, the jackpot symbol by the effect symbol is a combination of symbols such as "333" and "777" in which the effect symbols in all rows are the same. When the out-of-order symbol is derived in the special game, the out-of-order symbol based on the effect symbol is derived in the effect game. For example, the out-of-order symbol by the effect symbol is a combination of symbols such as "787" and "556" in which at least a part of the effect symbols in a row is different from the effect symbols in the other row. In the production game, the production symbol may be temporarily stopped and displayed before the final stop display is displayed. In the present specification, the "temporary stop display" means a state indicating that the symbol may be displayed in a fluctuating manner again, such as a "swaying fluctuation state".

The production game may include a reach production performed by forming a reach. As for the reach, the same effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in a specific row (first row and third row in the present embodiment) among a plurality of rows, and a row different from the specific row (second row in the present embodiment). ) Is still displayed in a variable manner. For example, the reach effect may include a plurality of types of reach effects in which the characters to appear and the actions of the effect symbols are different.

In the present embodiment, the display effect that can be executed by the effect display device 25 includes a V prize effect as a notification effect that notifies the player that the privilege granting condition has been satisfied in a specific round game during the jackpot game. .. For example, the V winning effect is executed by displaying an image imitating the character V on the effect display device 25. Further, in the present embodiment, the display effect that can be executed by the effect display device 25 includes a total number notification effect that notifies the total number of prize balls in the big hit game this time. For example, the total number notification effect is executed by displaying an image imitating the total number of prize balls (numbers) on the effect display device 25.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 3, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a main control board 40 on the back side of the gaming board 20. The main control board 40 performs various processes and outputs a command (control information) according to the result of the processes. In the following description, when it is indicated that "a predetermined event can be specified" with respect to a command, it is intended that "a predetermined event is specified". In the present embodiment, the main control board 40 corresponds to the first control means for outputting a command.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a sub-control board 41 on the back side of the gaming board 20. The sub-control board 41 executes a predetermined process based on the control signal input from the main control board 40. For example, the sub-control board 41 performs a process for executing a light emission effect by the decorative lamp 16, a sound effect by the speaker 17, and a display effect by the effect display device 25. In the present embodiment, the sub-control board 41 corresponds to a second control means that performs predetermined control based on a command output from the main control board 40 as the first control means.

First, the main control board 40 will be described.
The main control board 40 includes a main control CPU 40a, a main control ROM 40b, and a main control RAM 40c. The main control CPU 40a performs various processes by executing the main control program. When an interrupt request is generated, the main control CPU 40a calls and executes a predetermined process (hereinafter referred to as interrupt process) triggered by the occurrence of the interrupt request. For example, an interrupt request is periodically generated by an interrupt controller (not shown) every 4 milliseconds as a predetermined time. As described above, the main control CPU 40a of the present embodiment periodically executes interrupt processing.

The main control ROM 40b stores a program for main control, a table used for a predetermined lottery, a determination value, and the like. Further, the main control ROM 40b stores a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns. The plurality of types of fluctuation patterns are information that can specify the fluctuation time from the start of the special game to the end of the special game. Further, the variation pattern may be information that can specify a part or all of the production content of the production game that is performed from the start of the special game to the end of the special game.

The fluctuation pattern includes a jackpot fluctuation pattern and an out-of-order fluctuation pattern. For example, in the jackpot variation pattern, as the effect content of the effect game, the effect content that finally derives the jackpot symbol combination through the reach effect is defined. For example, in the out-of-order variation pattern, as the effect content of the effect game, the effect content in which the out-of-order symbol combination is finally derived without or through the reach effect is defined.

The main control RAM 40c is configured to be able to store various information that is rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The information stored in the main control RAM 40c is, for example, a flag, a counter, a timer, and the like. Further, the main control board 40 of the present embodiment is configured to be able to generate random numbers. For example, a random number may be generated as a hardware random number by mounting a random number generation circuit that updates the value of the random number at a predetermined cycle on the main control board 40, and the main control CPU 40a may generate the random number at a predetermined control cycle. It may be generated as a software random number by updating the value of the random number.

The main control CPU 40a is connected to the sensors SE1 to SE9 via a port (not shown). The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to input a detection signal output when the sensors SE1 to SE9 detect a game ball via a port (not shown). In the present embodiment, the sensors SE1 to SE9 correspond to one or a plurality of detecting means for detecting a game ball. Further, the sensors SE1 to SE9 correspond to specific detection means, and among the sensors SE1 to SE9, the special winning sensors SE3 and SE4 correspond to predetermined detection means.

The main control CPU 40a is connected to the actuators A1 to A4 via a drive circuit (not shown). The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to control the operation of the actuators A1 to A4 via a drive circuit (not shown). The main control CPU 40a is connected to the information display panel 22 via a drive circuit (not shown). The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to control the display contents of the information display panel 22 via a drive circuit (not shown).

Next, the sub-control board 41 will be described.
The sub control board 41 is connected to the main control board 40. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the signal output from the main control board 40 to the sub control board 41 is permitted, but the signal output from the sub control board 41 to the main control board 40 is not permitted. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to output a signal in one direction from the main control board 40 to the sub control board 41.

The sub-control board 41 includes a sub-control CPU 41a, a sub-control ROM 41b, and a sub-control RAM 41c. For example, the sub-control CPU 41a performs processing related to the effect by executing the sub-control program. The sub-control ROM 41b stores a program for sub-control, a table used for lottery, a determination value, and the like. The sub-control ROM 41b stores a display effect pattern that can specify the mode (content) of the display effect in the effect display device 25, and display effect data used for executing the display effect. The sub-control ROM 41b stores a light emitting effect pattern that can specify the mode (content) of the light emitting effect in the decorative lamp 16 and the light emitting effect data used for executing the light emitting effect. The sub-control ROM 41b stores a sound effect pattern that can specify the mode (content) of the sound effect in the speaker 17, and sound effect data used for executing the sound effect.

Further, the sub-control RAM 41c is configured to be able to store various information that is appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The information stored in the sub-control RAM 41c is, for example, a flag, a counter, a timer, and the like. Further, the sub-control board 41 of the present embodiment is configured to be able to generate random numbers. For example, a random number may be generated as a hardware random number by mounting a random number generation circuit that updates the value of the random number at a predetermined cycle on the sub-control board 41, and the sub-control CPU 41a may generate the random number at a predetermined control cycle. It may be generated as a software random number by updating the value of the random number.

The sub-control board 41 is connected to the effect button 18 via a port (not shown). The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to input an operation signal to be output when the effect button 18 is operated via a port (not shown). The sub-control board 41 is connected to the effect display device 25 via a drive circuit (not shown). The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the display mode of the effect display device 25 via a drive circuit (not shown). The sub-control board 41 is connected to the decorative lamp 16 via a drive circuit (not shown). The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the lighting mode of the decorative lamp 16 via a drive circuit (not shown). The sub-control board 41 is connected to the speaker 17 via a drive circuit (not shown). The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the output mode of the speaker 17 via a drive circuit (not shown).

Next, various processes executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
First, a special symbol input process executed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. The special symbol input process is executed as an interrupt process.

As shown in FIG. 4, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the first start winning opening 26 based on whether or not a detection signal has been input from the first start sensor SE1. (Step S101). When no game ball has entered the first start winning opening 26 (step S101: NO), the main control CPU 40a shifts to the process of step S105. On the other hand, when a game ball has entered the first start winning opening 26 (step S101: YES), the main control CPU 40a has an upper limit of the first special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c. (In this embodiment, it is determined whether or not it is less than 4) (step S102). When the first special hold number is not less than the upper limit number (step S102: NO), the main control CPU 40a shifts to the process of step S105.

On the other hand, when the first special hold number is less than the upper limit number (step S102: YES), the main control CPU 40a adds 1 to the first special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c and updates it. (Step S103). In the process of step S103, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so as to display the updated first special hold number. Further, the main control CPU 40a sets a command (hereinafter, referred to as a first hold number command) capable of specifying the updated first special hold number in the output buffer. The output buffer is provided in the main control RAM 40c. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the main control RAM 40c corresponds to the command setting means in which the command is set.

In this embodiment, the command (control information) set in the output buffer is output to the sub-control board 41 in the next and subsequent interrupt processing (output processing). Therefore, in the present embodiment, the output process is executed by the main control CPU 40a, so that the function as a command output means for outputting the command set in the main control RAM 40c as the command setting means is realized.

Next, the main control CPU 40a acquires a random number generated in the main control board 40, and stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RAM 40c (step S104). For example, the random number is a random number used for the jackpot lottery, a random number used for determining the jackpot symbol, a random number used for determining the fluctuation pattern, and the like. In the process of step S104, the main control CPU 40a stores the random number information so that the random number information for the first special game can be specified and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In the present embodiment, by storing the random number information for the first special game in the main control RAM 40c, the execution can be suspended until the execution condition of the first special game is satisfied. The random number information may be the acquired random number itself, or may be information obtained by processing the random number by a predetermined method. When the process of step S104 is completed, the main control CPU 40a shifts to the process of step S105.

In the process of step S105, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the game ball has entered the second start winning opening 27 based on whether or not the detection signal has been input from the second start sensor SE2. When no game ball has entered the second start winning opening 27 (step S105: NO), the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol input process. On the other hand, when the game ball has entered the second start winning opening 27 (step S105: YES), the upper limit number of the second special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c is the upper limit of the main control CPU 40a. (In this embodiment, it is determined whether or not it is less than 4) (step S106). When the second special hold number is not less than the upper limit number (step S106: NO), the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol input process.

On the other hand, when the second special hold number is less than the upper limit number (step S106: YES), the main control CPU 40a adds 1 to the second special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c and updates it. (Step S107). In the process of step S107, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so as to display the updated second special hold number. Further, the main control CPU 40a sets a command (hereinafter, referred to as a second hold number command) capable of specifying the updated second special hold number in the output buffer.

Next, the main control CPU 40a acquires a random number generated in the main control board 40, and stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RAM 40c (step S108). For example, the random number is a random number used for the jackpot lottery, a random number used for determining the jackpot symbol, a random number used for determining the fluctuation pattern, and the like. In the process of step S108, the main control CPU 40a stores the random number information so that the random number information for the second special game can be specified and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In the present embodiment, by storing the random number information for the second special game in the main control RAM 40c, the execution can be suspended until the execution condition of the second special game is satisfied. When the process of step S108 is completed, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol input process.

Next, the special symbol start processing executed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. The special symbol start process is executed as an interrupt process.
As shown in FIG. 5, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the execution condition of the special game is satisfied (step S201). In the process of step S201, the main control CPU 40a makes an affirmative determination when the jackpot game is not in progress and is not in the special game, while a negative determination is made when the jackpot game is in progress or the special game is in progress. If the execution condition of the special game is not satisfied (step S201: NO), the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

On the other hand, when the execution condition of the special game is satisfied (step S202: YES), whether or not the second special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c is 1 or more in the main control CPU 40a. Is determined (step S202). When the second special hold number is not 1 or more (step S202: NO), the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the first special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c is 1 or more (step S202: NO). Step S203). When the first special hold number is not 1 or more (step S203: NO), the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

When the first special hold number is 1 or more (step S203: YES), the main control CPU 40a subtracts 1 from the first special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c and updates it (step S204). In the process of step S204, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so that the updated first special hold number is displayed. Further, the main control CPU 40a sets the first hold number command capable of specifying the updated first special hold number in the output buffer.

Next, the main control CPU 40a reads out the first stored random number information from the main control RAM 40c among the random number information for the first special game (step S205). When the main control CPU 40a reads the earliest random number information, the first random number information is erased from the main control RAM 40c.

Next, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not to win the jackpot based on the random number information read in the process of step S205 and the jackpot determination value stored in the main control ROM 40b ( Step S206). The process of step S206 corresponds to a big hit lottery (big hit determination) as to whether or not it is a big hit. For example, the determination as to whether or not the jackpot is won may be determined by whether or not the value of the random number information and the jackpot determination value match. For example, the determination of whether or not to win the jackpot may be determined by whether or not the value obtained by adding the value of the random number information and the jackpot determination value exceeds a predetermined value.

When the jackpot is won (step S206: YES), the main control CPU 40a determines the jackpot symbol to be derived in the first special game and the fluctuation pattern of the first special game (step S207). For example, the main control CPU 40a may determine the jackpot symbol and the fluctuation pattern by lottery using the random number information read in the process of step S205. In the process of step S207, the main control CPU 40a sets a command (hereinafter, referred to as a symbol command) capable of specifying the determined jackpot symbol in the output buffer. In the process of step S207, the main control CPU 40a can specify the determined fluctuation pattern, and as a command for instructing the start of the production game based on the fluctuation pattern (hereinafter, referred to as a special start command), the first special Set the start command in the output buffer. In the present embodiment, it is possible to specify whether the special start command is a first special game or a second special game. After that, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

In the case of a big hit that is not won (step S206: NO), the main control CPU 40a determines the out-of-order symbol to be derived in the first special game and the fluctuation pattern of the first special game (step S208). For example, the main control CPU 40a may determine the out-of-order symbol and the variation pattern by lottery using the random number information read in the process of step S205. In the process of step S208, the main control CPU 40a sets a command (hereinafter, referred to as a symbol command) capable of specifying the determined outlier symbol in the output buffer. In the process of step S208, the main control CPU 40a can specify the determined fluctuation pattern, and sets the first special start command in the output buffer to instruct the start of the production game based on the fluctuation pattern. After that, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

When the second special hold number is 1 or more (step S202: YES), the main control CPU 40a is in the same manner as the process related to the first special game in steps S204 to S208, in steps S209 to S213 related to the second special game. Perform processing.

That is, the main control CPU 40a subtracts 1 from the second special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c and updates it (step S209). In the process of step S209, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so that the updated second special hold number is displayed. Further, the main control CPU 40a sets a second hold number command capable of specifying the updated second special hold number in the output buffer.

In addition, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not to win the jackpot for the second special game (step S211). The main control CPU 40a determines a special symbol to be derived in the second special game, and sets a symbol command capable of identifying the determined special symbol in the output buffer (steps S212 and S213). The main control CPU 40a determines the fluctuation pattern of the second special game, can specify the determined fluctuation pattern, and sends a second special start command instructing the start of the production game based on the fluctuation pattern to the output buffer. Set (steps S212 and S213). After that, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

Then, when the special symbol start process is completed, the main control CPU 40a executes a special game by performing a process different from the special symbol start process. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so that the special game is started. The main control CPU 40a measures the fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation pattern determined in the special symbol start processing. Then, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so that when the fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation pattern elapses, the special symbol determined in the special symbol start processing is derived. Further, the main control CPU 40a gives an instruction to stop the fluctuation of the effect symbol when the fluctuation time determined for the fluctuation pattern determined in the special symbol start processing elapses, and a command for deriving the symbol combination (hereinafter, the game end command). Is shown) in the output buffer.

Next, the jackpot process executed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
In the jackpot process, the main control CPU 40a specifies the type of jackpot game based on the jackpot symbol (that is, the type of jackpot) determined in the special symbol start process. Then, after the end of the big hit special game, the main control CPU 40a starts the control of giving the specified big hit game and performs a process for outputting a predetermined command. That is, the main control CPU 40a grants the jackpot game by executing the jackpot process.

When the big hit special game ends, the main control CPU 40a first sets a command (hereinafter, referred to as an opening designation command) instructing the execution of the opening effect in the output buffer.

When the opening time elapses, the main control CPU 40a performs a process for executing the round game. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a opens the second big winning opening 31 in a predetermined specific round game (for example, the fifth round game) regardless of the big hit game. Controls the third actuator A3. Here, when the jackpot symbol Za is determined, the main control CPU 40a opens the second jackpot 31 in a specific round game with the first time T1 (for example, 25 seconds) as the upper limit time. When the jackpot symbol Zb is determined, the main control CPU 40a sets the second jackpot T2 (for example, 0.1 second), which is shorter than the first time T1, as the upper limit time in the specific round game. 31 is opened. The second time T2 may be set to a time during which the game ball is substantially unable to enter the second large winning opening 31.

Further, the main control CPU 40a is a distribution member 31e at a timing when the game ball that has entered the second big winning opening 31 can flow into the specific passage 31c in the specific round game in the big hit game based on the big hit symbol Za. Is controlled so that the fourth actuator A4 is in the first state. For example, the main control CPU 40a is in the first state for the second time T2 from the start of the specific round game, in the second state for the third time T3, and then in the specific round, regardless of the jackpot game. The operation of the distribution member 31e is controlled so that the first state is reached over the fourth time T4 from the start of the game to the elapse of the first time T1.

The main control CPU 40a measures the V effective time Ta that treats the detection of the game ball by the V winning sensor SE5 as effective in a specific round game. For example, the V effective time Ta may be set to the time from the lapse of the third time T3 to the lapse of the fourth time T4, or may be started before the start of the fourth time T4. It may be terminated after the fourth time T4 has elapsed.

Then, when the main control CPU 40a inputs a detection signal from the V winning sensor SE5 within the time of the V effective time Ta, the V winning generation flag is set to the main control RAM 40c as information that can identify that the privilege granting condition is satisfied. To memorize. That is, in the present embodiment, when the game ball flowing into the specific passage 31c is detected by the V winning sensor SE5 within the time of the V effective time Ta, the V winning is generated. Further, when the privilege granting condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 40a sets a command for instructing execution of the V winning effect (hereinafter, referred to as a V winning designation command) in a predetermined output buffer.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, if the detection signal is not input from the V winning sensor SE5 within the V effective time Ta time, the privilege granting condition is not satisfied. Therefore, the V winning generation flag is mainly controlled. Do not store in the RAM 40c. That is, in the present embodiment, if the game ball is not detected by the V winning sensor SE5 within the V effective time Ta, the V winning generation flag is not stored and the V winning designation command is output. It will not be done.

Further, the main control CPU 40a is used in any non-specific round game (for example, the 1st to 4th round games and the 6th to 16th round games) different from the specific round game, regardless of the jackpot game. The second actuator A2 is controlled so that the first winning opening 29 is opened. Here, the main control CPU 40a opens the first big winning opening 29 in the non-specific round game with the fifth time T5 (for example, 25 seconds) as the upper limit time in any big hit game. The fifth time T5 may be the same time as the first time T1 or may be a different time.

Further, the main control CPU 40a is paid out based on the fulfillment of one payout condition each time the game ball enters any of the large prize openings 29 and 31 and the payout condition of the prize ball is satisfied. Processing is performed to output a command for specifying the number of prize balls that can specify the number of prize balls. More specifically, the main control CPU 40a sets a prize ball number designation command for specifying the prize ball number in a predetermined output buffer each time a detection signal is input from any of the special prize sensor SE3 and SE4.

As shown in FIG. 6, in the present embodiment, there are a total of 15 types of prize ball number designation commands, from a command for specifying the prize ball number = 1 to a command for designating the prize ball number = 15. In this embodiment, 15 is set as the number of prize balls for the large winning openings 29 and 31. Therefore, in the present embodiment, only the prize ball number designation command that can specify the prize ball number = 15 is output, while the other prize ball number designation commands that can specify the prize ball number are not output. , It is said to be a spare command.

Each time the main control CPU 40a starts a round game, a command for instructing execution of a round effect (hereinafter referred to as a round designation command) is set in a predetermined output buffer. Then, when the final round game is completed, the main control CPU 40a sets a command (hereinafter, referred to as an ending designation command) instructing the execution of the ending effect in the output buffer. The main control CPU 40a ends the jackpot game when the ending time elapses. In the following explanation, during the jackpot game that is given when the jackpot lottery of the first special symbol is won is indicated as "the jackpot state of the first special symbol", and that the jackpot lottery of the second special symbol is won. During the jackpot game given as an opportunity, it is indicated as "the jackpot state of the second special symbol".

Next, the game state processing executed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
When the big hit game is finished, the main control CPU 40a controls the game state after the big hit game is finished, depending on whether or not the V winning generation flag is stored in the main control RAM 40c.

Specifically, when the V prize generation flag is stored in the main control RAM 40c, the main control CPU 40a mainly controls a value that can be specified to be controlled to a high probability state at the end of the jackpot game. Set to the probability state flag stored in the RAM 40c. Further, when the V winning generation flag is stored in the main control RAM 40c, the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to be controlled to the high base state at the end of the big hit game, in the main control RAM 40c. Set to the base state flag stored in. In this case, the main control CPU 40a controls the game state so as to be in a high probability state and a high base state until the next big hit game is started.

When the V prize generation flag is not stored in the main control RAM 40c, the main control CPU 40a stores in the main control RAM 40c a value that can be specified to be controlled to a low probability state when the jackpot game is ended. Set to the probability state flag that has been set. Further, when the V prize generation flag is not stored in the main control RAM 40c, the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to be controlled to the high base state at the end of the big hit game, in the main control RAM 40c. Set to the base state flag stored in. In this case, since the main control CPU 40a grants a high base state in which the upper limit number of times (for example, 100 times) is set, the number of times corresponding to the upper limit number of times is mainly set as the remaining number of times of the special game for which the high base state is given. It is stored in the control RAM 40c.

Then, the main control CPU 40a subtracts 1 from the remaining number of times stored in the main control RAM 40c each time the special game is executed. When the remaining number of times becomes 0, the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to control to a low base state in the base state flag with the end of the special game in which the remaining number of times becomes 0. That is, the main control CPU 40a ends the high base state and shifts to the low base state with the end of the upper limit number of special games. In addition, the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to control to a low probability state in the probability state flag when a big hit game is given, and sets a value that can specify to control to a low base state. Set to the base state flag.

When the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to control to a low probability state in the probability state flag, a command that can be specified to be in a low probability state (hereinafter, referred to as a low probability state command) is predetermined. Set in the output buffer. On the other hand, when the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to control to a high probability state in the probability state flag, a command that can specify that it is in a high probability state (hereinafter, referred to as a high probability state command). ) Is set in the specified output buffer.

When the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to control to the low base state in the base state flag, a predetermined command (hereinafter, referred to as a low base state command) that can be specified to be in the low base state is specified. Set in the output buffer. On the other hand, when the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to control to a high base state in the base state flag, a command that can specify that it is in a high base state (hereinafter referred to as a high base state command). ) Is set in the specified output buffer.

Next, a normal symbol input process executed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. The normal symbol input process is executed as an interrupt process.
In the normal symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the game ball has passed (entered) the gate 33 based on whether or not the detection signal has been input from the gate sensor SE7. When the game ball has not passed through the gate 33, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol input process. On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the gate 33, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the normal hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number (4 in the present embodiment). To do. When the normal hold number is not less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol input process. When the normal hold number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a updates by adding 1 to the normal hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c. In this case, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so as to display the updated normal hold number.

Next, the main control CPU 40a acquires a random number generated in the main control board 40, and stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RAM 40c. For example, the random number is a random number used for the ordinary lottery, a random number used for determining the fluctuation time, and the like. In this case, the main control CPU 40a stores the random number information for a normal game so that the storage order of the random number information can be specified. The random number information may be the acquired random number itself, or may be information obtained by processing the random number by a predetermined method. After that, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol input process.

Next, the normal symbol start processing executed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. The normal symbol start process is executed as an interrupt process.
In the normal symbol start process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the execution condition of the normal game is satisfied. The main control CPU 40a makes an affirmative determination when it is not in a normal hit game and is not in a normal game, while it makes a negative determination when it is in a normal hit game or in a normal game. If the execution condition of the normal game is not satisfied, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start process.

On the other hand, when the execution condition of the normal game is satisfied, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the normal hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c is 1 or more. When the normal number of holdings is not 1 or more, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start processing. When the normal hold number is 1 or more, the main control CPU 40a subtracts 1 from the normal hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c to update. In this process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so that the updated normal hold number is displayed. Next, the main control CPU 40a reads out the first stored random number information from the main control RAM 40c among the random number information for the normal game. When the main control CPU 40a reads the earliest random number information, the first random number information is erased from the main control RAM 40c.

Next, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not to win the normal hit based on the read random number information and the normal hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 40b. This process corresponds to a normal hit lottery (normal hit determination) as to whether or not it is a normal hit. For example, when the above-mentioned probability fluctuation control of the normal symbol is adopted, the main control CPU 40a is usually in a high base state so that the probability of winning a normal hit is higher than in the low base state. It is advisable to judge whether or not to win the prize.

When the normal hit is won, the main control CPU 40a is derived in the normal game to determine the normal hit symbol and the fluctuation time of the normal game. For example, when adopting the fluctuation time shortening control of a normal symbol, the main control CPU 40a determines the first fluctuation time in the low base state and sets the second fluctuation time shorter than the first fluctuation time in the high base state. You should decide. When the main control CPU 40a determines the fluctuation time of the normal game, the main control CPU 40a sets a normal start command for designating the determined fluctuation time in a predetermined output buffer. The normal start command may be able to identify the result of the normal winning lottery. After that, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start process.

Then, the main control CPU 40a executes a normal game by performing a process different from the normal symbol start process. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a starts the normal game and displays information so that the normal symbol determined in the normal symbol start process is derived when the fluctuation time determined in the normal symbol start process elapses. Control the panel 22.

Next, the normal hit processing executed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
When the normal hit is won, the main control CPU 40a determines the opening pattern of the second starting winning opening 27 when the normal game ends, and the second starting winning opening 27 is opened according to the determined opening pattern. As described above, the first actuator A1 is controlled. For example, when the above-mentioned open time extension control is adopted, the main control CPU 40a selects the first open pattern in the low base state, and in the high base state, one normal hit game than the first open pattern. It is preferable to determine the second opening pattern in which the total opening time of the first variable member 28 is long.

Next, various processes executed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
First, the jackpot effect processing executed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
The sub-control CPU 41a controls at least one of the decorative lamp 16, the speaker 17, and the effect display device 25 so that the jackpot effect is performed during the jackpot game. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a controls at least one of the decorative lamp 16, the speaker 17, and the effect display device 25 so that the opening effect is performed when the opening designation command is input. The sub-control CPU 41a controls at least one of the decorative lamp 16, the speaker 17, and the effect display device 25 so that the round effect is performed when the round designation command is input. The sub-control CPU 41a controls at least one of the decorative lamp 16, the speaker 17, and the effect display device 25 so that the ending effect is performed when the ending designation command is input.

Further, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 when a V prize designation command is input during the big hit game, and causes the above-mentioned V prize effect to be executed. As a result, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the player can recognize the occurrence of the V prize, that is, the establishment of the privilege granting condition. In other words, in the present embodiment, it is notified that the high probability state is given as a privilege after the end of the big hit game this time by executing the V winning effect.

Further, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 based on the prize ball number designation command and the fourth and fifth passage designation commands during the big hit game, and causes the above-mentioned total number notification effect to be executed. As will be described in detail later, the fourth pass designation command of the present embodiment is a command that is output when the game ball that has entered the first special winning opening 29 is detected by the first special winning sensor SE3. .. The fifth passage designation command of the present embodiment is a command that is output when the game ball that has entered the second large winning opening 31 is detected by the second special winning sensor SE4.

More specifically, when the sub-control CPU 41a inputs any of the 4th and 5th pass designation commands and the prize ball number designation command, the prize ball number that can be specified from the prize ball number designation command is for sub-control. It is added to the total number of prize balls counter stored in the RAM 41c and updated. The prize ball total counter is information indicating the total number of prize balls acquired in this big hit game. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 to display information (image) that can recognize the total number of prize balls that can be specified from the updated total number of prize balls counter. When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs the ending designation command, the prize ball total number counter is cleared.

In addition, the total number notification effect shifts from the big hit game (so-called first hit) given by winning the big hit lottery in the low base state to the high base state to the low base state when the special game of the maximum number of times ends. It may be an effect of notifying the total number of prize balls paid out during the big hit game until the game is completed (so-called continuous chan). In this case, the sub-control CPU 41a may clear the prize ball total counter when the special game of the maximum number of times ends.

Next, the hold number display process executed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs the first hold number command, the effect display device 25 is controlled to execute the first hold display effect for recognizing the first special hold number that can be specified from the command. When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs the second hold number command, the effect display device 25 is controlled to execute the second hold display effect for recognizing the second special hold number that can be specified from the command. For example, each hold display effect may be executed by displaying an Arabic numeral that can recognize the special hold number, or by displaying a number of hold images equal to the number of special hold items that can be specified from the hold number command. You may. In this case, the hold image is an image (hold information) indicating the special game on hold.

Next, the effect game processing executed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
The sub-control CPU 41a controls at least one of the decorative lamp 16, the speaker 17, and the effect display device 25 so that the effect game and the effect associated with the effect game are performed. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a controls to execute the effect game when a special start command and a symbol command are input. That is, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the symbol combination to be derived in the production game based on the special start command and the symbol command. When the symbol that can be specified from the symbol command is the jackpot symbol, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the jackpot symbol combination by the effect symbol. When the symbol that can be specified from the symbol command is an out-of-design symbol, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the out-of-design combination according to the effect symbol.

Further, since the reach condition is satisfied, the sub-control CPU 41a may determine the outlier combination of symbols including the reach when executing the reach effect in the current effect game. For example, as the reach condition, it may be determined that the variation pattern for the reach effect is specified among the out-of-range variation patterns, and the sub-control CPU 41a performs an effect lottery using a predetermined random number, and the effect lottery is performed. You may decide that you have won.

Further, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the effect symbol is variablely displayed when a special start command is input. That is, the sub-control CPU 41a starts the production game. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a controls at least one of the decorative lamp 16, the speaker 17, and the effect display device 25 so that a predetermined effect is executed based on the fluctuation pattern that can be specified from the special start command. To do. For example, as a predetermined effect, there is a big hit notice effect, a state suggestion effect that suggests a game state, and the like.

Then, when the predetermined timing arrives, the sub-control CPU 41a temporarily stops and displays the symbol combination based on the determined effect symbol, and derives the symbol combination based on the effect symbol when the game end command is input. The sub-control CPU 41a may time the fluctuation time that can be specified from the fluctuation pattern, and derive the symbol combination with the passage of the fluctuation time, regardless of the game end command. In this case, the game end command may be omitted.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured to be able to generate game data as information regarding the operating state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 on the sub-control board 41. Such generation of game data on the sub-control board 41 is performed based on a command output by the main control board 40 based on the detection results of the sensors SE1 to SE9, as will be described in detail below.

First, a pass designation command output by the main control board 40 based on the detection results of the sensors SE1 to SE9 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 6, in the present embodiment, there are a total of nine types of pass designation commands, from the first pass designation command to the ninth pass designation command.

The first pass designation command (first start winning command) specifies that the game ball that has entered the first starting winning opening 26 has passed through the first starting sensor SE1 and has been detected by the first starting sensor SE1. It is a command. The first pass designation command is output every time the game ball is detected by the first start sensor SE1.

The second pass designation command (second start winning command) specifies that the game ball that has entered the second start winning opening 27 has passed through the second start sensor SE2 and has been detected by the second start sensor SE2. It is a command. The second pass designation command is output each time the game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2.

The third pass designation command (normal winning command) is a command for designating that the game ball that has entered the normal winning opening 34 has passed through the normal winning sensor SE8 and has been detected by the normal winning sensor SE8. The third pass designation command is output every time the game ball is detected by the normal winning sensor SE8.

The fourth passage designation command (first special winning command) indicates that the game ball that has entered the first special winning opening 29 has passed through the first special winning sensor SE3 and is detected by the first special winning sensor SE3. This is the command to specify. The fourth passage designation command is output every time the game ball is detected by the first special winning sensor SE3.

The fifth passage designation command (second special winning command) indicates that the game ball that has entered the second special winning opening 31 has passed through the second special winning sensor SE4 and is detected by the second special winning sensor SE4. This is the command to specify. The fifth passage designation command is output every time the game ball is detected by the second special winning sensor SE4.

The sixth passage designation command (gate passage command) is a command for designating that the game ball that has entered the gate 33 has passed through the gate sensor SE7 and has been detected by the gate sensor SE7. The sixth pass designation command is output every time the game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE7.

In the seventh passage designation command (specific winning command), the game ball that has entered the second major winning opening 31 and has been distributed to the specific passage 31c passes through the V winning sensor SE5 and is detected by the V winning sensor SE5. It is a command to specify that. The seventh passage designation command is output every time the game ball is detected by the V winning sensor SE5.

The eighth passage designation command (discharge command) indicates that the game ball that has entered the second large winning opening 31 and has been distributed to the normal passage 31d has passed through the discharge sensor SE6 and has been detected by the discharge sensor SE6. This is the command to specify. The eighth pass designation command is output every time the game ball is detected by the discharge sensor SE6.

The ninth passage designation command (out ball command) is a command for designating that the game ball has passed through the out ball sensor SE9 and has been detected by the out ball sensor SE9. The ninth passage designation command is output every time the game ball is detected by the out ball sensor SE9.

Next, the detection data stored in the main control RAM 40c will be described as data for specifying the detection results of the sensors SE1 to SE9.
As shown in FIG. 7, the main control RAM 40c stores the first detection data D1, the second detection data D2, and the third detection data D3 as data for specifying the detection result of each sensor. .. In the present embodiment, the detection data D1 to D3 are 1-byte (8-bit) numerical data, and a sensor that can specify the detection result is associated with each bit. In FIG. 7, the bit whose content column is blank may or may not be associated with information that can identify a predetermined event.

As shown in FIG. 7A, in the first detection data D1, bit 0 is associated with the first start sensor SE1, and bit 1 is associated with the second start sensor SE2. , The gate sensor SE7 is associated with the bit 3, and the ordinary winning sensor SE8 is associated with the bit 4. Further, in the first detection data D1, the bit 6 is associated with the first special winning sensor SE3, and the bit 7 is associated with the second special winning sensor SE4.

As shown in FIG. 7B, in the second detection data D2, the V winning sensor SE5 is associated with the bit 5, and the discharge sensor SE6 is associated with the bit 6. As shown in FIG. 7C, in the third detection data D3, the out-ball sensor SE9 is associated with the bit 0.

Then, in the detection data D1 to D3, 1 is set for each bit when it is determined that the sensor associated with each bit has detected the passage of the game ball (indicated as ON in the figure). 0 is set when it is not determined that the sensors associated with each have detected the passage of the game ball (indicated as OFF in the figure). Therefore, the main control CPU 40a of the present embodiment can specify whether or not the passage of the game ball is detected for each of the sensors SE1 to SE9 by referring to each bit of the detection data D1 to D3. Is.

Next, the detection data acquisition process executed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. The detection data acquisition process is a process for setting data that can identify the detection results (presence or absence of detection of the game ball) of the sensors SE1 to SE9 in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 40c. The detection data acquisition process is executed as an interrupt process.

In the detection data acquisition process, the main control CPU 40a individually sets each of the sensors SE1 to SE9 as a determination target, and determines whether or not the passage of the game ball is detected for each of the determination target sensors. For example, when the main control CPU 40a has not input a detection signal in the previous detection data acquisition process and has input a detection signal in the current detection data acquisition process, the game ball for the sensor to be determined. It is good to judge that the passage of is detected. Further, for example, when the main control CPU 40a does not input the detection signal in the current detection data acquisition process, or when the detection signal is input in the current and previous detection data acquisition processes, the determination target is determined. It is advisable to determine that the sensor has not detected the passage of the game ball.

Then, when the main control CPU 40a determines that the passage of the game ball has been detected, the main control CPU 40a sets 1 in the bit of the detection data associated with the sensor to be determined. On the other hand, when it is determined that the passage of the game ball has not been detected, 0 is set in the bit of the detection data associated with the sensor to be determined. In the following description, the case where it is determined that the passage of the game ball is detected is referred to as “sensor ON”, and the case where it is determined that the passage of the game ball is not detected is indicated as “sensor OFF”.

For example, when the main control CPU 40a determines that the first start sensor SE1 has detected the passage of the game ball, the main control CPU 40a sets 1 to bit 0 of the first detection data D1 while detecting the passage of the game ball. If it is determined that the data is not present, 0 is set in bit 0 of the first detection data D1. For example, when the main control CPU 40a determines that the V winning sensor SE5 has detected the passage of the game ball, the main control CPU 40a sets 1 to bit 5 of the second detection data D2, while detecting the passage of the game ball. If it is determined that there is no such value, 0 is set in bit 5 of the second detection data D2. For example, when the main control CPU 40a determines that the out-ball sensor SE9 has detected the passage of the game ball, the main control CPU 40a sets 1 to bit 0 of the third detection data D3, while detecting the passage of the game ball. If it is determined that there is no such value, 0 is set in bit 0 of the third detection data D3.

Next, the command setting process executed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. The command setting process is a process for outputting a passage designation command corresponding to the sensor detecting the game ball based on the detection results of the sensors SE1 to SE9. The command setting process is executed as an interrupt process.

As shown in FIG. 8, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the first start sensor SE1 is ON (step S301). In the process of step S301, the main control CPU 40a refers to bit 0 of the first detection data D1 and determines whether the first start sensor SE1 is ON or OFF. When the first start sensor SE1 is ON (step S301: YES), the main control CPU 40a sets the first pass designation command in a predetermined output buffer (step S302).

When the first start sensor SE1 is OFF (step S301: NO) and when the process of step S302 is completed, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the second start sensor SE2 is ON (step). S303). In the process of step S303, the main control CPU 40a refers to bit 1 of the first detection data D1 and determines whether the second start sensor SE2 is ON or OFF. When the second start sensor SE2 is ON (step S303: YES), the main control CPU 40a sets the second pass designation command in a predetermined output buffer (step S304).

When the second start sensor SE2 is OFF (step S303: NO) and when the process of step S304 is completed, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the normal winning sensor SE8 is ON (step S305). ). In the process of step S305, the main control CPU 40a refers to the bit 4 of the first detection data D1 and determines whether the normal winning sensor SE8 is ON or OFF. When the normal winning sensor SE8 is ON (step S305: YES), the main control CPU 40a sets the third pass designation command in a predetermined output buffer (step S306).

When the normal winning sensor SE8 is OFF (step S305: NO) and when the process of step S306 is completed, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the first special winning sensor SE3 is ON (step). S307). In the process of step S307, the main control CPU 40a refers to the bit 7 of the first detection data D1 and determines whether the first special winning sensor SE3 is ON or OFF. When the first special winning sensor SE3 is ON (step S307: YES), the main control CPU 40a sets the fourth pass designation command in a predetermined output buffer (step S308).

When the first special winning sensor SE3 is OFF (step S307: NO) and when the process of step S308 is completed, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the second special winning sensor SE4 is ON. (Step S309). In the process of step S309, the main control CPU 40a refers to the bit 6 of the first detection data D1 and determines whether the second special winning sensor SE4 is ON or OFF. When the second special winning sensor SE4 is ON (step S309: YES), the main control CPU 40a sets the fifth pass designation command in a predetermined output buffer (step S310).

When the second special winning sensor SE4 is OFF (step S309: NO) and when the process of step S310 is completed, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the gate sensor SE7 is ON (step S311). ). In the process of step S311, the main control CPU 40a refers to the bit 3 of the first detection data D1 and determines whether the gate sensor SE7 is ON or OFF. When the gate sensor SE7 is ON (step S311: YES), the main control CPU 40a sets the sixth pass designation command in a predetermined output buffer (step S312).

When the gate sensor SE7 is OFF (step S311: NO) and when the process of step S312 is completed, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the V winning sensor SE5 is ON (step S313). In the process of step S313, the main control CPU 40a refers to the bit 5 of the second detection data D2 and determines whether the V winning sensor SE5 is ON or OFF. When the V winning sensor SE5 is ON (step S313: YES), the main control CPU 40a sets the seventh pass designation command in a predetermined output buffer (step S314).

When the V winning sensor SE5 is OFF (step S313: NO) and when the process of step S314 is completed, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the discharge sensor SE6 is ON (step S315). In the process of step S315, the main control CPU 40a refers to the bit 6 of the second detection data D2 and determines whether the discharge sensor SE6 is ON or OFF. When the discharge sensor SE6 is ON (step S315: YES), the main control CPU 40a sets the eighth pass designation command in a predetermined output buffer (step S316).

When the discharge sensor SE6 is OFF (step S315: NO) and when the process of step S316 is completed, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the out-ball sensor SE9 is ON (step S317). In the process of step S317, the main control CPU 40a refers to bit 0 of the third detection data D3 and determines whether the out-ball sensor SE9 is ON or OFF. When the out-ball sensor SE9 is ON (step S317: YES), the main control CPU 40a sets the ninth pass designation command in a predetermined output buffer (step S318). After that, the main control CPU 40a ends the command setting process.

As described above, in the present embodiment, by executing the command setting process as the interrupt process, each time the passage of the game ball is detected by the sensors SE1 to SE9, the sensor that detects the passage of the game ball becomes the sensor. The corresponding pass specification command is output.

In the present embodiment, the first to ninth pass designation commands correspond to the first type command and the specific command. In the present embodiment, the first to third, sixth to ninth passage designation commands correspond to the sensors SE1, SE2, SE5 to SE9, respectively, and the output condition is obtained by detecting the game ball in the corresponding sensor. Corresponds to the first command that holds. The fourth and fifth passage designation commands correspond to the third command in which the output condition is satisfied when the game ball is detected by the special winning sensors SE3 and SE4.

In the present embodiment, there are a plurality of passage designation commands that correspond to the plurality of sensors SE1 to SE9 separately and that the output condition is satisfied when the game ball is detected by the corresponding sensors. Then, among the 1st to 9th pass designation commands (type 1 commands), the command for which the output condition is satisfied is set in the output buffer (main control RAM 40c) in one interrupt process. ..

On the other hand, for example, the above-mentioned V prize designation command includes the condition that the game ball is detected by the V prize sensor SE5, and further, the detection of the game ball by the V prize sensor SE5 is within the V effective time Ta. The output condition is satisfied when another condition of being is satisfied. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the V winning designation command corresponds to the second command in which the output condition is satisfied when the game ball is detected by the V winning sensor SE5 and the predetermined specific condition is satisfied. That is, with respect to the V winning designation command, the specific condition is that the detection of the game ball by the V winning sensor SE5 is within the V effective time Ta.

Further, for example, the above-mentioned command for specifying the number of prize balls includes the condition that the game balls are detected by the special prize sensors SE3 and SE4, and further, the detection of the game balls by the special prize sensors SE3 and SE4 is in the big hit game. The output condition is satisfied when another condition of being is satisfied. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the prize ball number designation command is one of the second commands in which the output condition is satisfied when the game ball is detected by the special winning sensors SE3 and SE4 and the predetermined specific condition is satisfied. Corresponds to one. That is, regarding the prize ball number designation command, the specific condition is that the detection of the game ball by the special prize sensors SE3 and SE4 is in the big hit game.

The same is true for the special start command. That is, in the present embodiment, the first special start command is one of the second commands in which the output condition is satisfied when the game ball is detected by the first start sensor SE1 and the execution condition of the first special game is satisfied. Corresponds to. Further, in the present embodiment, the second special start command is one of the second commands in which the output condition is satisfied when the game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2 and the start condition of the second special game is satisfied. Corresponds to. Regarding the special start command, the specific condition is that the execution condition of the special game is satisfied.

The same can be said for the hold count command. That is, the first hold number command output when the special symbol input process is executed is an output condition when the game ball is detected by the first start sensor SE1 and the first special hold number has not reached the upper limit number. Corresponds to one of the second commands that holds. Further, the second hold number command output when the special symbol input process is executed is an output condition when the game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2 and the second special hold number has not reached the upper limit number. Corresponds to one of the second commands that holds. For the hold count command, the specific condition is that the special hold count has not reached the upper limit. As described above, in the present embodiment, the special start command, the hold number command, the V prize designation command, and the prize ball number designation command correspond to the second type command.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the V winning effect is executed based on the V winning designation command. The total number notification effect is executed based on any of the fourth and fifth passage designation commands and the prize ball number designation command. The production game is executed based on the special start command. The hold display effect is executed based on the hold number command. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it can be said that the special start command, the hold number command, the V prize designation command, and the prize ball number designation command are commands that can at least specify the information necessary for executing the effect.

Next, the first-class game data that can be generated on the sub-control board 41 and the first information generation process for generating the first-class game data will be described in detail.
FIG. 9 illustrates some of the game data Da to Du among the first-class game data that can be generated by the sub-control board 41. The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured to be capable of generating all of the first-class game data Da to Du, but one or more of the first-class game data Da to Du. It may be configured so that the game data of the game can be generated. In the sub-control RAM 41c, for each of the first-class game data Da to Du, a low-accuracy low-base state, a high-accuracy low-base state, a low-accuracy high-base state, a high-accuracy high-base state, and a jackpot state of the first special symbol. , And an area for storing the game data divided into 6 types of game states of the jackpot state of the second special symbol and the game data obtained by totaling all the game states are set.

The out sphere number data Da is numerical data capable of specifying the total number of out spheres since the start of counting. For example, the unit is "individual". When the ninth passage designation command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a updates the out-ball number data Da associated with the game state at the time of inputting the command by adding 1 to the total out-ball number data Da7. .. For example, when the ninth passage designation command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a updates by adding 1 to the out-ball number data Da1 and updates the out-ball number data Da7, which is the total of each game state. Is added by 1 and updated. For example, when the sub-control CPU 41a inputs the ninth passage designation command in the jackpot state of the first special symbol, the out-ball number data Da5 is updated by adding one, and the out-ball, which is the total of each game state, is updated. The number data Da7 is updated by adding one.

The number of payouts (number of prize balls) data Db can specify the total number of prize balls paid out to the player in connection with winning the winning openings 26, 27, 29, 31, 34 after the counting is started. Numerical data. For example, the unit is "individual". When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs the first to fifth passage designation commands, the input passage number data Db associated with the game state at the time of inputting the command and the total payout number data Db7 are input. The number corresponding to the number of prize balls specified in the winning opening corresponding to the specified command is added and updated. For example, when the sub-control CPU 41a inputs the first pass designation command in the low-accuracy low-base state, the payout number data Db1 associated with the low-accuracy low-base state is set in the first start winning opening 26. 3 corresponding to the number of balls is added and updated, and the payout number data Db7, which is the total of each game state, is added and updated by 3.

The difference ball number data Dc is numerical data capable of specifying the number of difference balls obtained by subtracting the number of out balls that can be specified from the out ball number data Da from the payout number that can be specified from the payout number data Db. For example, the unit is "individual". When at least one of the out ball number data Da and the payout number data Db is updated, the sub-control CPU 41a subtracts (calculates) the out ball number data Da from the payout number data Db, and the numerical value calculated by the subtraction. Update the difference number data Dc to the data. The sub-control CPU 41a is the same for the difference ball number data Dc associated with the game state when at least one of the out ball number data Da and the payout number data Db is updated, and the total difference ball number data Dc7. Executes the processing of.

The winning number data Dd to the first starting winning opening 26 is numerical data capable of specifying the total number of game balls that have entered the first starting winning opening 26 since the start of counting. For example, the unit is "individual". When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs the first pass designation command, the winning number data Dd to the first starting winning opening 26 associated with the game state at the time of inputting the command, and the total winning number data Dd7 Is added by 1 to update.

The winning number data De to the second starting winning opening 27 is numerical data capable of specifying the total number of game balls that have entered the second starting winning opening 27 since the start of counting. For example, the unit is "individual". When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs the second pass designation command, the winning number data De to the second starting winning opening 27 associated with the game state at the time of inputting the command, and the total winning number data De7 Is added by 1 to update.

The winning number data Df to the ordinary winning opening 34 is numerical data capable of specifying the total number of game balls that have entered the ordinary winning opening 34 since the start of counting. For example, the unit is "individual". When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs the third pass designation command, the winning number data Df to the normal winning opening 34 associated with the game state at the time of inputting the command and the total winning number data Df7 are set to 1. Add and update.

The winning number data Dg to the first large winning opening 29 is numerical data capable of specifying the total number of game balls that have entered the first large winning opening 29 since the start of counting. For example, the unit is "individual". When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs the fourth pass designation command, the winning number data Dg to the first large winning opening 29 associated with the game state at the time of inputting the command, and the total winning number data Dg7 Is added by 1 to update.

The winning number data Dh to the second major winning opening 31 is numerical data capable of specifying the total number of game balls that have entered the second major winning opening 31 since the start of counting. For example, the unit is "individual". When the fifth pass designation command is input to the sub-control CPU 41a, the winning number data Dh to the second large winning opening 31 associated with the game state at the time of inputting the command, and the total winning number data Dh7 Is added by 1 to update.

The gate passage number data Di is numerical data capable of specifying the total number of game balls that have passed through the gate 33 since the start of counting. For example, the unit is "individual". When the sixth pass designation command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a updates by adding 1 to the gate pass number data Di associated with the game state at the time of inputting the command and the total gate pass number data Di7. To do.

The start count data Dj of the first special game is numerical data capable of specifying the start count (start count) of the first special game after the start of counting. For example, the unit is "times". When the first special start command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a adds 1 to the start count data Dj of the first special game associated with the game state when the command is input and the total start count data Dj7. And update.

The start count data Dk of the second special game is numerical data capable of specifying the start count of the second special game after the start of counting. For example, the unit is "times". When the second special start command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a adds 1 to the start count data Dk of the second special game associated with the game state when the command is input and the total start count data Dk7. And update.

The start count data Dl of the normal game is numerical data capable of specifying the start count of the normal game after the start of counting. For example, the unit is "times". When the normal start command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a adds 1 to the start count data Dl of the normal game associated with the game state when the command is entered and the total start count data Dl7 and updates the data. ..

The jackpot count data Dm of the first special symbol is numerical data capable of specifying the number of winnings in the jackpot lottery of the first special symbol since the start of counting. For example, the unit is "times". When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs a symbol command and the jackpot symbol of the first special symbol can be specified from the command, the jackpot count data of the first special symbol associated with the game state at that time. Dm and the total jackpot count data Dm7 are added by 1 and updated.

The jackpot count data Dn of the second special symbol is numerical data capable of specifying the number of winnings in the jackpot lottery of the second special symbol since the start of counting. For example, the unit is "times". When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs a symbol command and the jackpot symbol of the second special symbol can be specified from the command, the jackpot count data of the second special symbol associated with the game state at that time. Dn and the total jackpot count data Dn7 are added by 1 and updated.

The small hit number data Do of the first special symbol is numerical data capable of specifying the number of winnings in the small hit lottery of the first special symbol since the start of counting. For example, the unit is "times". When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs a symbol command and the small hit symbol of the first special symbol can be specified from the command, the small hit of the first special symbol associated with the game state at that time. The number of times data Do and the total number of small hits data Do7 are added by 1 and updated.

The small hit number data Dp of the second special symbol is numerical data capable of specifying the number of winnings in the small hit lottery of the second special symbol after the start of counting. For example, the unit is "times". When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs a symbol command and the small hit symbol of the second special symbol can be specified from the command, the small hit of the second special symbol associated with the gaming state at that time. The number of times data Dp and the total number of small hits data Dp7 are added by 1 and updated.

Here, since the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is not equipped with the small hit lottery, the small hit number data Do and Dp are regarded as unused game data. Here, the small hit lottery is a lottery as to whether or not to make a small hit. When the small hit lottery is installed, the main control CPU 40a executes the small hit lottery when the big hit lottery is not won, and when the small hit lottery is won, the end of the special game in which the small hit symbol is derived. Later, it is advisable to give a small hit game that opens the large winning opening 29. Then, the main control CPU 40a may control the game state when the small hit lottery is won and the game state after the end of the small hit game to the same game state.

Further, in the pachinko game machine 10 of the present embodiment, since the situation where the special game is executed does not occur in the big hit state, the start number data Dj5, Dj6, Dk5, Dk6 are regarded as unused game data. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, since a situation in which a plurality of jackpot games are given in duplicate does not occur, the jackpot count data Dm5, Dm6, Dn5, and Dn6 are regarded as unused game data. There is.

The hold digestion count data Dq when the number of special holds = 0, 1 is numerical data that can specify the total number of starts of the special game in the situation where the number of special holds is 0, 1 since the start of counting. is there. For example, the unit is "times". When the special start command is input and the special hold number that can be specified from the hold number command is 0, the sub-control CPU 41a receives the hold digest count data Dq associated with the game state at that time and the hold digest count data Dq. The total number of pending digests data Dq7 is added by 1 to update.

The hold digestion number data Dr with the special hold number = 2 is numerical data capable of specifying the total number of start times of the special game in the situation where the special hold number is 2 after the counting is started. For example, the unit is "times". When the special start command is input and the special hold number that can be specified from the hold number command is 1, the sub-control CPU 41a receives the hold digest count data Dr associated with the game state at that time. The total number of pending digests data Dr7 is added by 1 to update.

The hold digestion number data Ds when the special hold number = 3 is numerical data capable of specifying the total number of start times of the special game in the situation where the special hold number is 3 after the counting is started. For example, the unit is "times". When the special start command is input and the special hold number that can be specified from the hold number command is 2, the sub-control CPU 41a receives the hold digest count data Ds associated with the game state at that time and the hold digest count data Ds. The total number of pending digests data Ds7 is added by 1 to update.

The hold digestion number data Dt when the special hold number = 4 is numerical data capable of specifying the total number of start times of the special game in the situation where the special hold number is 4 after the counting is started. For example, the unit is "times". When the special start command is input and the special hold number that can be specified from the hold number command is 3, the sub-control CPU 41a receives the hold digest count data Dt associated with the game state at that time and the hold digest count data Dt. The total number of pending digests data Dt7 is added by 1 to update.

The game time (play time) data Du is numerical data capable of specifying the game time, which is the sum of the times during which the game is played in the pachinko gaming machine 10. For example, the unit is "time". For example, the sub-control CPU 41a starts measuring the game time when the measurement start condition for inputting any of the first to ninth passage designation commands is satisfied. On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 41a does not input any of the first to ninth pass designation commands after the last input of any of the first to ninth pass designation commands, and then the first standby time (for example, 10). When the measurement stop condition for which seconds) elapses is satisfied, the measurement of the game time is interrupted. The measurement stop condition may include that a second waiting time (for example, 10 seconds) elapses after either the jackpot game or the special game ends. That is, the sub-control CPU 41a may interrupt the measurement of the game time on condition that both the first standby time and the second standby time have elapsed.

Further, the sub-control CPU 41a restarts the measurement of the game time when the measurement restart condition for inputting any of the first to ninth passage designation commands is satisfied in the state where the measurement of the game time is interrupted. For example, the game time can be measured by adding and updating a value corresponding to the execution interval of the interrupt process to the game time data Du stored in the sub-control RAM 41c in the interrupt process. The sub-control CPU 41a executes such a processing for measurement on the game time data Du classified for each of a plurality of game states.

As described above, the first to ninth passage designation commands of the present embodiment correspond to the first type commands, and at least the information necessary for generating game data as information on the operating state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is generated. It is identifiable. In particular, the 4th and 5th passage designation commands include information necessary for generating game data as information on the operating state of the pachinko gaming machine 10, and information necessary for executing the total number notification effect as the effect. , Can be specified.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured to be able to generate second-class gaming data relating to the operating state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 based on the above-mentioned first-class gaming data Da to Du at an arbitrary timing. ing.

Hereinafter, the second type game data that can be generated on the sub-control board 41 and the second information generation process for generating the second type game data will be described in detail.
FIG. 10 illustrates some of the game data P1 to P11 among the type 2 game data that can be generated by the sub-control board 41. The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured to be capable of generating all of the second-class game data P1 to P11, but one or more of the second-class game data P1 to P11. It may be configured so that the game data of the above can be generated.

When the predetermined second-class game data generation conditions (hereinafter referred to as data generation conditions) are satisfied, the sub-control CPU 41a of the present embodiment stores the first-class game data Da to the sub-control RAM 41c. Type 2 game data is generated based on Du. For example, the data generation condition may be that the effect button 18 is operated, that it is activated when the power is turned on, or that the game time Du has reached a predetermined time. .. The data generation condition may be a condition that is satisfied (periodically) every time a certain period of time elapses.

The out-ball number data P1 per hour is numerical data capable of specifying the out-ball number per unit game time (hereinafter, referred to as the out-ball number per hour). For example, the unit is "pieces / hour". When the data generation condition is satisfied, the sub-control CPU 41a calculates the out-ball number data P1 (the number of out-balls per unit game time) by the following formula 1. For example, the sub-control CPU 41a may calculate the number of out balls per hour of game time as the out ball number data P1 per hour.

Out ball number data per hour P1 = Da7 / Du7 ... (1)
The start count data P2 per hour is numerical data capable of specifying the start count of the special game per unit game time (hereinafter, referred to as the start count per hour). For example, the unit is "times / hour". When the data generation condition is satisfied, the sub-control CPU 41a calculates the start number data P2 per hour (the number of times the special game is started per unit game time) by the following formula 2. For example, the sub-control CPU 41a may calculate the number of starts of the special game per hour of game time as the start number data P2 per hour.

Number of starts per hour Data P2 = (Dj7 + Dk7) / Du7 ... (2)
The hold digestion ratio data P3a to P3d, I4a to P4d, and I5a to P5d are the ratio of the number of times the special game is started when the number of special hold is a specific number to the total number of times the special game is started in all the number of special hold (hereinafter). , Shown as pending digestion rate). For example, the unit is "%". When the data generation condition is satisfied, the sub-control CPU 41a uses the following formulas 3a to 3d, 4a to 4d, and 5a to 5d to perform the hold digestion ratio data P3a for each game state and for each special hold number. ~ P3d, I4a ~ P4d, I5a ~ P5d are calculated.

The following formulas 3a to 3d are used to calculate the first reserved digestion ratio data in the low probability low base state.
First reserved digestion ratio (maintenance 0, 1) data P3a = Dq1 / (Dq1 + Dr1 + Ds1 + Dt1) × 100 ... (3a)
First reserved digestion ratio (maintenance 2) data P3b = Dr1 / (Dq1 + Dr1 + Ds1 + Dt1) × 100 ... (3b)
First reserved digestion ratio (maintenance 3) data P3c = Ds1 / (Dq1 + Dr1 + Ds1 + Dt1) × 100 ... (3c)
First reserved digestion ratio (maintenance 4) data P3d = Dt1 / (Dq1 + Dr1 + Ds1 + Dt1) × 100 ... (3d)
The following formulas 4a to 4d are used to calculate the second reserved digestion rate data in the high base state.

Second reserved digestion ratio (maintenance 0, 1) data P4a = Dq3 + Dq4 / (Dq3 + Dq4 + Dr3 + Dr4 + Ds3 + Ds4 + Dt3 + Dt4) × 100 ... (4a)
Second reserved digestion ratio (maintenance 2) data P4b = Dr3 + Dr4 / (Dq3 + Dq4 + Dr3 + Dr4 + Ds3 + Ds4 + Dt3 + Dt4) × 100 ... (4b)
Second reserved digestion rate (maintenance 3) data P4c = Ds3 + Ds4 / (Dq3 + Dq4 + Dr3 + Dr4 + Ds3 + Ds4 + Dt3 + Dt4) × 100 ... (4c)
Second reserved digestion ratio (maintenance 4) data P4d = Dt3 + Dt4 / (Dq3 + Dq4 + Dr3 + Dr4 + Ds3 + Ds4 + Dt3 + Dt4) × 100 ... (4d)
The following formulas 5a to 5d are used to calculate the third reserved digestion rate data in the high probability state.

Third reserved digestion ratio (maintenance 0, 1) data P5a = Dq2 + Dq4 / (Dq2 + Dq4 + Dr2 + Dr4 + Ds2 + Ds4 + Dt2 + Dt4) × 100 ... (5a)
Third reserved digestion rate (maintenance 2) data P5b = Dr2 + Dr4 / (Dq2 + Dq4 + Dr2 + Dr4 + Ds2 + Ds4 + Dt2 + Dt4) × 100 ... (5b)
Third reserved digestion rate (maintenance 3) data P5c = Ds2 + Ds4 / (Dq2 + Dq4 + Dr2 + Dr4 + Ds2 + Ds4 + Dt2 + Dt4) × 100 ... (5c)
Third reserved digestion rate (maintenance 4) data P5d = Dt2 + Dt4 / (Dq2 + Dq4 + Dr2 + Dr4 + Ds2 + Ds4 + Dt2 + Dt4) × 100 ... (5d)
The first specific prize payout data P6 is the total number of prize balls paid out when the prizes are entered in the large prize openings 29 and 31 and the second start prize opening 27 (hereinafter referred to as the number of first specific prize payouts). It is identifiable data. For example, the unit is "individual". The winning openings 27, 29, and 31 are all winning openings with variable members (so-called electric accessories). When the data generation condition is satisfied, the sub-control CPU 41a calculates the first specific winning payout number data P6 by the following formula 6.

1st specific prize payout number data P6 = De7 × number of prize balls of 2nd start winning opening 27 + Dg7 × number of prize balls of 1st big winning opening 29 + Dh7 × number of prize balls of 2nd big winning opening 31 ... (6)
The accessory ratio data P7 is data capable of specifying the ratio of the number of first specified prizes paid out (hereinafter, referred to as the accessory ratio) to the total number of balls to be paid out. When the data generation condition is satisfied, the sub-control CPU 41a calculates the accessory ratio data P7 by the following formula 7a. Further, when the data generation condition is satisfied, the sub-control CPU 41a may calculate the accessory ratio data P7 by the following calculation formula 7b.

Character ratio data P7 = (De7 x number of prize balls in the second starting prize opening 27 + Dg7 x number of prize balls in the first large winning opening 29 + Dh7 x number of prize balls in the second large winning opening 31) / Db7 ... (7a)
Character ratio data P7 = 1- (Dd7 x number of prize balls in the first starting winning opening 26 + Df7 x number of winning balls in the normal winning opening 34) / Db7 ... (7b)
The second specific prize payout number data P8 can specify the total number of prize balls paid out when the prizes are won in the big prize openings 29 and 31 (hereinafter referred to as the second specific prize payout number) during the big hit game. It is data. For example, the unit is "individual". The large winning openings 29 and 31 are all winning openings with variable members (so-called special electric accessories). Further, during the big hit game, it can be said that the continuous accessory actuating device continuously operates the special electric accessory. When the data generation condition is satisfied, the sub-control CPU 41a calculates the second specific winning payout number data P8 by the following formula 8.

2nd specific prize payout number data P8 = (Dg5 + Dg6) × number of prize balls of 1st prize opening 29 + (Dh5 + Dh6) × number of prize balls of 2nd prize opening 31 ... (8)
The continuous bonus ratio data P9 is data capable of specifying the ratio of the number of the second specific prize payouts to the total number of payout balls (hereinafter, referred to as the continuous bonus ratio). When the data generation condition is satisfied, the sub-control CPU 41a calculates the continuous accessory ratio data P9 by the following formula 9a.

Continuous accessory ratio data P9 = {(Dg5 + Dg6) x number of prize balls in the first prize opening 29 + (Dh5 + Dh6) x number of prize balls in the second prize opening 31} / Db7 ... (9a)
Since the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment can win prizes in the large winning openings 29 and 31 only during the big hit game, the winning number data Dg1 to Dg4 in the first large winning opening and the first The winning number data Dh1 to Dh4 to the two major winning openings are all 0. Therefore, when the data generation condition is satisfied, the sub-control CPU 41a can also calculate the continuous accessory ratio data P9 by the following formula 9b.

Continuous accessory ratio data P9 = (Dg7 x number of prize balls in the first prize opening 29 + Dh7 x number of prize balls in the second prize opening 31) / Db7 ... (9b)
The payout rate data P10a to P10d are data capable of specifying the ratio of the number of payout balls to the number of out balls (hereinafter referred to as the payout rate). The unit is, for example, "%". When the data generation condition is satisfied, the sub-control CPU 41a calculates the total payout rate data P10a by the following formula 10a.

Overall ball output rate data P10a = Db7 / Da7 × 100 ... (10a)
Further, when the data generation condition is satisfied, the sub-control CPU 41a may calculate the ball output rate data P10b to P10d for each game state by the following calculation formulas 10b to 10d.

The formula 10b shown below is used to calculate the first ball output rate data P10b in the low probability low base state.
First ball output rate data P10b = Db1 / Da1 × 100 ... (10b)
The formula 10c shown below is used to calculate the second ball output rate data P10c in the high base state.

Second ball output rate data P10c = (Db3 + Db4) / (Da3 + Da4) × 100 ... (10c)
The calculation formula 10d shown below is used for calculating the third ball output rate data P10d in the high probability state.

Third ball output rate data P10d = (Db2 + Db4) / (Da2 + Da4) × 100 ... (10d)
The game number rate data P11a to P11d are data capable of specifying the ratio of the number of times the special game is started to the number of out balls (hereinafter, referred to as the game number rate). For example, the unit is "%". When the data generation condition is satisfied, the sub-control CPU 41a calculates the total game number rate data P11a by the following formula 11a.

Overall game number rate data P11a = (Dj7 + Dk7) / Da7 × 100 ... (11a)
Further, when the data generation condition is satisfied, the sub-control CPU 41a may calculate the game number rate data P11b to P11d for each game state by the following calculation formulas 11b to 11d.

The calculation formula 11b shown below is used for calculating the first game number rate data P11b in the low probability low base state.
First game number rate data P11b = (Dj1 + Dk1) / Da1 × 100 ... (11b)
The calculation formula 11c shown below is used for calculating the second game number rate data P11c in the high base state.

Second game number rate data P11c = (Dj3 + Dj4 + Dk3 + Dk4) / (Da3 + Da4) × 100 ... (11c)
The calculation formula 11d shown below is used for calculating the third game number rate data P11d in the high probability state.

Third game number rate data P11d = (Dj2 + Dj4 + Dk2 + Dk4) / (Da2 + Da4) × 100 ... (11d)
As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a relates to game data (related to the operating state of the gaming machine) based on the first to ninth passage designation commands (first command and third command). By generating information), a function as an information generation means for generating game data is realized. Further, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a executes the effect based on the special start command, the V prize designation command, the prize ball number designation command, and the hold number command (second command), and passes the fourth and fifth passages. By executing the effect based on the designated command (third command), the function as the effect control means for executing the effect is realized.

Then, the pachinko game machine 10 of the present embodiment displays all of the game data Da to Du, P1 to P11 generated as described above, or a part of the game data arbitrarily selected on the effect display device 25. It is configured to be possible.

To be described in detail, when the predetermined display start condition is satisfied, the sub-control CPU 41a displays all of the game data Da to Du, P1 to P11, or a part of the game data arbitrarily selected. The display device 25 is controlled. For example, the display start condition may be that the sub-control board 41 is activated when the power is turned on, or that the effect button 18 is operated, and the game data Da to Du, P1 to P11. It may be that a part or all of is updated. Further, the display start condition may be that a predetermined time has elapsed without newly executing the special game after the jackpot game or the special game is completed.

When the predetermined display end condition is satisfied, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so as to hide the game data being displayed. The display end condition may be that a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of displaying the game data, that the effect button 18 has been operated, or that a new special game has been started. Also, a predetermined effect (for example, reach effect) may be started in the effect display device 25. The game data may be displayed continuously or intermittently from the time when the display start condition is satisfied until the display end condition is satisfied.

The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to compare a numerical value of predetermined game data with a predetermined threshold value, and switch the display mode of the predetermined game data from the normal display mode to the special display mode according to the comparison result. You may be. For example, the normal display mode is a mode in which the display is always performed in the first color, and the special display mode is a mode in which the display is performed in a second color different from the first color or the display is blinked. For example, the sub-control CPU 41a displays the accessory ratio data P7 in the normal display mode when the accessory ratio data P7 does not exceed 0.7 as a threshold value, while displaying the accessory ratio data P7 in the normal display mode, when it exceeds the threshold value, The object ratio data P7 is displayed in a special display mode.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 to display the game data, thereby displaying the information on the operating state of the pachinko game machine 10 on the effect display device 25. The function as a means is realized.

Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) According to the present embodiment, in the first command such as the first to third, sixth to ninth passage designation commands, the game ball is detected by the sensors SE1, SE2, SE5 to SE9 (specific detection means). Is output by. On the other hand, the second command such as the V prize designation command is output not only when the game ball is detected by the sensor SE5 or the like (specific detection means) but also when a predetermined specific condition is satisfied. .. Therefore, in the present embodiment, by using the first to third, sixth to ninth passage designation commands (first command), it is easy to generate information regarding the operating state of the pachinko gaming machine 10.

(2) Similarly, the fourth and fifth passage designation commands are output when the game ball is detected by the sensors SE3 and SE4 (specific detection means). On the other hand, the prize ball number designation command (second command) is output when the game ball is not only detected by the sensors SE3 and SE4 (specific detection means) but also when a predetermined specific condition is satisfied. Will be done. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is easy to generate information on the operating state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 by using the fourth and fifth passage designation commands.

(3) According to the present embodiment, not only the game data can be appropriately generated by using the 1st to 9th passage designation commands, but also the sensors SE1 to 1 by using the prize ball number designation command, the V prize designation command, and the like. By associating the detection of the game ball by SE5 or the like with a predetermined specific condition, a predetermined effect can be performed, and the player's interest can be improved.

(4) According to the present embodiment, for the 4th and 5th passage designation commands (3rd command), the information necessary for generating the game data (information on the operating state of the game machine) and the effect are executed. Since both of the information necessary for the command can be used as a identifiable command, it is possible to prevent the number of types of commands from being unnecessarily increased.

(5) According to the present embodiment, since a plurality of pass specification commands (specific commands) included in the first-class command are set in the output buffer in one interrupt process, the input timing of the first-class command is set. It is possible to prevent the information from being insufficient and the game data (information about the operating state of the game machine) from being properly generated due to the deviation.

(6) According to the present embodiment, the first to ninth passage designation commands (the first to ninth passage designation commands) are executed while performing the effect based on the detection of the game ball by the special winning sensors SE3 and SE4 and the establishment of the predetermined specific conditions. Game data (information about the operating state of the game machine) can be generated based on the first and third commands). Therefore, it is possible to facilitate the verification work related to the playability.

(7) According to the present embodiment, since the game data (information regarding the operating state of the game machine) is displayed, it is possible to facilitate the verification work regarding the game playability.
(8) According to the present embodiment, the numerical value of the predetermined game data is compared with the predetermined threshold value, and the display mode of the predetermined game data is switched from the normal display mode to the special display mode according to the comparison result. .. As a result, by setting the threshold value as a value that requires change in game playability, it becomes possible to easily grasp the game data (index value) that needs to be reexamined depending on the display mode of the game data.

(9) In the present embodiment, by displaying the game data on the effect display device 25 of the pachinko gaming machine 10, it is possible to verify the game playability of the pachinko gaming machine 10 alone. For example, since the game data at the time of test shooting can be easily confirmed, it is possible to quickly respond to the game playability of the pachinko gaming machine 10. In addition, since it is possible to verify the game playability while experiencing the effect of actually playing a game (trial hit) on the pachinko gaming machine 10 and executing it, for example, the fluctuation efficiency can be calculated from the hold digestion ratio of the special hold number = 3. In order to increase the number of special reservations = 4, it is possible to present a concrete amendment plan regarding playability, such as the possibility of lowering the development rate of a predetermined effect (reach effect, etc.).

(10) In the present embodiment, by executing the command setting process, each time the game ball is detected by the sensors SE1 to SE9, the passage designation command is output without adding a specific condition. For example, it is considered that the winning number data Dd to the first starting winning opening 26 can be generated by counting the number of times the first special start command is input. However, the first special start command may or may not be output depending on whether or not the first special hold number when the game ball is detected by the first start sensor SE1 has reached the upper limit number. Can occur. That is, there is a possibility that the game data cannot be accurately generated because the output condition of the command includes a specific condition. In the present embodiment, since each passage designation command can be output without adding such a specific condition, accurate game data can be generated.

For example, the above embodiment may be modified as follows.
-The pachinko gaming machine 10 may be configured to be capable of executing a look-ahead effect (pre-effect) as an effect. More specifically, in the special symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a has a specific condition that the game ball is detected by the first start sensor SE1 and the first special hold number does not reach the upper limit. When it is satisfied, the read-ahead command corresponding to the acquired random number is set in the output buffer. For example, the look-ahead command can specify at least one of a jackpot symbol determined by using a random number and a variation pattern determined by using a random number, whether or not to win a jackpot lottery using the acquired random numbers. It may be one or more commands. Then, when the sub-control CPU 41a inputs the pre-reading command, the sub-control CPU 41a executes the pre-reading effect until the special game using the random number corresponding to the pre-reading command is started. For example, the look-ahead effect may be a hold change effect that changes a hold image indicating a special game on hold to a specific hold image, or a look-ahead effect that changes the background image displayed on the effect display device 25 to a specific background image. It may be a background effect. The same may be applied to the case where the game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2. In this modification, the look-ahead command corresponds to the second command.

When the normal start command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a may control the effect display device 25 to execute a normal notification effect that notifies the degree of expectation of winning the normal winning lottery. In this modified example, the normal start command is an output condition when the specific condition that the game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE7 (specific detection means) and the normal game start condition is satisfied. Corresponds to the second command that holds.

When the predetermined initialization conditions are satisfied, the sub-control CPU 41a initializes (reset) some of the game data of the first-class game data Da to Du and the second-class game data P1 to P11. Also, all game data may be initialized. For example, the initialization condition may be that the effect button 18 is operated in a specific mode (for example, long press), and the power is turned on while operating the reset button as an initialization operation means different from the effect button 18. It may have been done. In this case, the reset button may be provided on the back side of the game board 20.

The out ball sensor SE9 may be a sensor that detects only the game ball that has entered the out port 35. In this case, the out-ball number data Da of the game data may be calculated as the total number of times the game balls are detected by the sensors SE1 to SE4, SE8, and SE9. That is, the out-ball number data Da is the number of times the first, fifth, and ninth passage designation commands are input.

The out-ball sensor SE9 may be composed of a plurality of sensors provided in the passages connected to the winning openings 26, 27, 29, 31, and 34, respectively.
-The pachinko gaming machine 10 may be provided with a dedicated display device for displaying game data Da to Du and P1 to P11.

-The pachinko gaming machine 10 may include an external terminal for outputting a signal that can identify the gaming data Da to Du and P1 to P11. The sub-control CPU 41a performs a process for outputting a signal that can identify the generated game data Da to Du and P1 to P11 from the external terminal. According to this modification example, by connecting an external device to an external terminal, game data Da to Du and P1 to P11 can be acquired by the external device.

-The type of game data generated on the sub-control board 41 may be changed. For example, the game data generated on the sub-control board 41 may include numerical data capable of specifying the number of payouts determined for each of the winning openings 26, 27, 29, 31, and 34, and a predetermined effect button 18 or the like may be used. There may be numerical data that can specify the number of operations of the operating member.

-The sub-control CPU 41a may generate the second-class game data using the start count data Dl of the normal game. For example, the sub-control CPU 41a may generate data that can specify the start count data Dl of the normal game per unit game time.

The main control CPU 40a may set a predetermined pass designation command (third command) in the output buffer on condition that the game ball is detected by a sensor different from the sensors SE1 to SE9. That is, the specific detection means and the predetermined detection means may be shared as in the above embodiment, or may be different sensors.

-The main control CPU 40a may set a command different from the first-class command and the second-class command in the output buffer. For example, the main control CPU 40a does not input a detection signal from the start sensors SE1 and SE2 for a predetermined period from the end of the jackpot game or the special game in a state where both the first special hold number and the second special hold number are 0. In this case, a command instructing the execution of the demonstration effect may be set in the output buffer.

-The first type command may include a command different from the first command and the third command described above. Further, the type 2 command may include a command different from the above-mentioned second command.

-The sub-control CPU 41a may generate type 2 game data using the gate passage number data Di. For example, the sub-control CPU 41a may generate data capable of specifying the number of game balls passing through the gate 33 per unit game time.

-The total number notification effect may be an effect of notifying the total number of all prize balls paid out when the balls enter the winning openings 26, 27, 29, 31, 34.
The main control board 40 may generate the game data described above.

-The first to ninth pass designation commands do not have to be set in the output buffer in one command setting process. For example, the first to ninth pass designation commands may be set in the output buffer by two or more command setting processes.

-Depending on the type of game data generated by the sub-control CPU 41a, the pass designation command not used for generating the game data may not be set in the output buffer in the command setting process.

-The sub-control CPU 41a may control the effect display device 25 when the first command is input to execute a predetermined effect. That is, the first command may be able to specify the information necessary for executing the effect. For example, even if the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so as to execute a prize generation effect for notifying the occurrence of a prize to the first start winning hole 26 each time the first pass designation command is input. Good.

-The sub-control CPU 41a may generate game data based on the second command. That is, the second command may be able to specify information for generating game data (information regarding the operating state of the game machine). For example, in the above embodiment, since the special start command, the hold number command, the symbol command, and the normal start command are used for generating the game data, it is possible to specify the information for generating the game data. I can say.

-The privilege given on condition that the V prize is generated may be a profit different from the high probability state. For example, the perks may be in a high base state. For example, in the case where a small hit lottery is installed, the privilege given by the main control CPU 40a when a V prize occurs during the small hit game may be a big hit game.

-The number of prize balls for each winning opening may be changed as appropriate.
The various effects executed by the sub-control CPU 41a may include a light emission effect by the decorative lamp 16 and a sound effect by the speaker 17.

-The special game may be displayed on the effect display device 25. In this case, the production game may not be displayed.
-The first special game and the second special game may be executed in the order of holding, may be executed alternately, or may be executed in parallel at the same time. Further, the second special game may be omitted.

-The function of the main control board 40 may be realized by being divided into a plurality of boards. The main control board 40 may be composed of a plurality of CPUs mounted on a single board.
The main control CPU 40a, the main control ROM 40b, and the main control RAM 40c may be configured as a one-chip microcomputer.

-The function of the sub-control board 41 may be realized by being divided into a plurality of boards. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may include a display board that specially controls the effect display device 25, a lamp board that specially controls the decorative lamp 16, and an audio board that specially controls the speaker 17. A control board that controls the board group in a unified manner may be further provided. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a may be composed of a plurality of CPUs mounted on a single substrate.

-It may be applied to a slot machine as a game machine. In this case, the slot machine uses medals as a game medium. Further, the slot machine includes a medal sensor for detecting medals inserted from the insertion slot as a detection means. Then, when the medal is detected by the medal sensor, the main control CPU 40a of the main control board 40 sets a pass designation command (first command) in the output buffer. Further, the main control CPU 40a is in a state where medals can be accepted, when medals are detected by the medal sensor, and when a specific condition that the number of bets has not reached the upper limit is satisfied. An input command (second command) instructing the output of a predetermined voice (medal insertion sound) is set in the output buffer.

Further, the main control CPU 40a performs a winning combination lottery when receiving an operation of the operation lever in a state where a predetermined number of medals are bet, and starts the rotation of the reel. When the main control CPU 40a receives the operation of the stop button, the reel is stopped according to the result of the winning combination lottery and the operation timing of the stop button, and the combination of symbols (display result) is derived. When the combination of symbols stopped on the effective line is a combination of symbols predetermined to give a prize, the main control CPU 40a grants the player a prize defined for the combination of symbols. .. For example, prizes include replay games, medal payouts, bonus games, and ART status.

For example, the sub-control CPU 41a of the sub-control board 41 may generate input number data capable of specifying the number of inserted medals based on the pass designation command. Further, for example, the sub-control CPU 41a may control the speaker when an input command is input to output a predetermined voice.

The following technical idea can be grasped from the above-described embodiment.
(A) The second control means includes an information generation means for generating information regarding an operating state of a game machine and an effect control means for executing an effect, and the information generation means includes the first command and the first command. Based on the three commands, information on the operating state of the game machine is generated, and the effect control means causes the effect to be executed based on the second command and the effect to be executed based on the third command.

(B) A display means is provided, and the second control means includes display control means for causing the display means to display information on an operating state of a game machine generated by the information generation means.
(C) A first control means for outputting a command, a second control means for performing predetermined control based on a command output by the first control means, and a plurality of detection means for detecting a game medium are provided. The first control means includes a command setting means in which a command is set and a command output means for outputting a command set in the command setting means. There are a plurality of specific commands that correspond to the plurality of detection means separately and the output condition is satisfied when the game medium is detected by the corresponding detection means, and the identification that the output condition is satisfied among the plurality of specific commands. The command is set in the command setting means in one interrupt process.

SE1 to SE9 ... Sensor (detection means), 10 ... Pachinko game machine (game machine), 25 ... Production display device (display means), 40 ... Main control board (first control means), 40a ... Main control CPU (command) Output means), 40c ... Main control RAM (command setting means), 41 ... Sub control board (second control means), 41a ... Sub control CPU (information generation means, effect control means, display control means).

Claims (1)

The first control means to output commands and
A second control means that performs predetermined control based on a command output by the first control means, and
Multiple detection means for detecting game media and
Operation means that can be operated by the player,
Equipped with a production display means that can display the production design in a variable manner,
The commands output by the first control means include at least a first-class command and a second-class command.
The first-class command includes a first special command corresponding to the special detection means among the detection means, and an output condition is satisfied when the game medium is detected by the special detection means, and the plurality of detection means. Among them, there is an out command in which the output condition is satisfied when the game medium is detected by the out detection means.
The second type command includes the first special command and the second special command different from the out command. In the second special command, the game medium is detected by the special detection means and the game medium is predetermined. While the output condition is satisfied when the specific condition is satisfied, the output condition is not satisfied when the game medium is detected by the special detection means and the specific condition is not satisfied.
The first-class command can at least identify the information necessary for generating information regarding the operating state of the gaming machine.
The second-class command can at least identify the information necessary to execute the effect, and
The second special command includes a special start command, and the special start command corresponds to the start detection means among the special detection means, the game medium is detected by the start detection means, and the special start command is based on the detection. When the execution condition of the game is satisfied, the specific condition is satisfied, and the specific condition is satisfied.
The second control means counts the number of times the special game has started in a predetermined counting period based on the special start command, and counts the total number of outs in the predetermined counting period based on the out command. By dividing the number of starts in the predetermined counting period by the total number of outs, the ratio of the number of starts of the special game in the predetermined counting period is calculated, and the ratio of the number of starts of the special game in the predetermined counting period. Is a gaming machine characterized in that when the operating means is operated, the display means is displayed on the effect display means.

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