JP6905747B2 - Enclosed gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

This specification is one of the ball game machines (also called pachinko game machines and pachinko machines), and describes the technology relating to the enclosed ball game machine that circulates the game balls enclosed inside and uses them for the game. Disclose.

The ball game machine is provided with a launching device for launching a gaming ball into a gaming area, and is configured to be able to adjust the firing intensity of the gaming ball by the launching device based on an operation by the player (for example, Patent Document 1). reference). Generally, the player adjusts the firing intensity from the initial strength (for example, the strength at which the gaming ball is not fired) to a desired strength by operating the handle provided on the gaming machine with his / her own hand.

Further, in recent years, an enclosed ball game machine, which is a form of a ball game machine, has attracted attention (see, for example, Patent Document 2). The enclosed ball game machine is provided with a main control device for controlling the progress of the game using the game ball, and also has a frame control device for managing the number of balls held by the player, which are game balls that can be used for the game. .. The frame control device is configured to be communicable with the main control device, and is also configured to be communicable with the lending unit that controls the lending of the game ball. At the end of the game, the information about the ball held by the frame control device is transferred to the recording medium held in the rental unit. After that, the recording medium on which the information about the ball is recorded is returned from the lending unit to the player.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2003-62193 JP-A-2017-80592

In recent years, with the aim of reducing the burden on the player's body due to long-term games and facilitating the game by physically handicapped players, a firing strength fixing function that fixes the firing strength of the game ball ( It is required that the so-called "handle lock function") be installed in the enclosed gaming machine. However, sufficient studies have not been made on a technique for releasing the fixing of the firing strength when the enclosed gaming machine is equipped with the firing strength fixing function.

The ball game machine according to claim 1 is
An enclosed gaming machine that is connected to a unit that reads and rewrites valuable value information recorded on a recording medium so that it can communicate with each other and circulates a gaming ball enclosed inside to play a game.
A main control device that controls the progress of the game according to the entry of the game ball into the entry port arranged in the game area, and
A sub-control device that controls the effect device based on the information received from the main control device, and
It is equipped with a frame control device that manages the number of balls held by the player, which is a game ball that can be used for the game.
The frame control device is
A launching device that launches a game ball into the game area,
A firing strength adjusting means for adjusting the firing strength of the game ball by the launching device from the initial strength to a desired strength based on the operation of the player.
A firing intensity fixing means for fixing the firing intensity adjusted by the firing intensity adjusting means based on the operation of the player, and a firing intensity fixing means.
A fixing release means for releasing the fixation of the firing intensity by the firing strength fixing means, and a fixing releasing means.
The gaming area includes an initial setting means for setting the firing intensity to the initial intensity in response to the release of the firing intensity by the fixing releasing means.
A first game area in which a game ball launched with a firing intensity lower than a predetermined value mainly rolls, and
Including a second game area in which a game ball launched at a predetermined firing intensity or higher mainly rolls.
A first starting port is arranged in the first gaming area, and the first starting port is arranged.
Operates as game balls allows ball entrance at favorable jackpot gaming state to the second start hole consisting of the variable input Prize device second game region ball entrance index changes, the player than the normal game state The main control device is equipped with a large winning opening.
A hit / fail determination means for determining whether or not to shift to the jackpot game state due to the entry of the game ball into the first start port and the second start port.
When a predetermined condition is satisfied, after the end of the jackpot gaming state, the opening extension executing means for executing the opening extension state in which the opening time of the variable winning device is extended from the normal gaming state is included.
The main control device transmits one piece of information to the sub control device and the frame control device at one trigger.
The sub-control device instructs the notification prompting the change of the firing intensity based on the reception of the one information.
The frame control device is an enclosed ball game machine characterized in that it instructs the fixing release means to release the fixation of the firing intensity based on the reception of the one information.

The “recording medium” may be any medium capable of recording valuable value information, and specifically refers to an IC card inserted into a server or unit that stores valuable value information. The "valuable value information" may be any information related to the value that can be used in the game, specifically, the frequency corresponding to the inserted cash, the number of stored balls or the number of balls held in the previous game. However, it includes a code such as an ID (for example, a membership card ID) used for reading these numerical data.

The game information indicating the game state and the fluctuation state of the symbol transmitted from the main control device to the outside of the machine shall be transmitted to the outside of the machine via the frame control device and the unit. Since the connection between the main control device and the frame control device is one-way communication from the main control device, the circulation of the game ball in the machine and the game that progresses according to the entry of the game ball are independent of each other. Is controlled. Therefore, the configuration is such that fraudulent acts on the main control device via the frame control device from the outside are prevented. Further, since the circuit configuration of the main control device and the sub control device is also a one-way communication circuit from the main control device to the sub control device, it does not affect the control of the main control device.

The launch fixing means has a configuration in which the launch intensity is fixed according to the operation of the player (for example, not only when a device provided for fixing the launch intensity such as a fixing button is operated, but also the same launch intensity for a predetermined time is used. Is held by the player's operation, including the configuration of fixing to the held firing strength), and the fixing is released according to the player's fixing release operation or the judgment of the game machine itself. Until then, it is preferable that the set firing intensity does not change regardless of the presence or absence of the operation of the firing adjusting means (operation other than the fixing release), and the method of fixing the firing intensity may be electronic or mechanical.

The enclosed gaming machine according to claim 2 is
In the enclosed gaming machine according to claim 1,
The enclosed ball game machine is characterized in that one of the triggers is the time of transition to the jackpot gaming state, and the one information is information indicating the transition to the jackpot gaming state.

The enclosed gaming machine according to claim 3 is
In the enclosed gaming machine according to claim 1,
The enclosed ball gaming machine is characterized in that the one trigger is the end of the open extension state, and the one information is information indicating the transition from the open extension state to the normal gaming state.

According to the enclosed gaming machine according to claim 1, it is necessary to change the firing intensity in order to proceed with the game under the control of the main control device after preventing fraudulent acts against the main control device via the frame control device. In this case, the operation of releasing the fixation of the firing intensity of the player becomes unnecessary. Further, since the fixed launch intensity is automatically released and the effect device also notifies the effect device to change the launch intensity, it is easy to understand that the launch intensity needs to be changed, so that the game can proceed without delay.

According to the enclosed gaming machine according to claim 2, when a jackpot occurs in a normal gaming state in which a game is played by so-called left-handed hitting and the game shifts to a jackpot gaming state in which right-handed hitting is required, the firing intensity is automatically fixed. At the same time as the release, the effect device also notifies the player to urge him to hit right, so that it is easy to understand that the firing intensity needs to be changed, and the game can proceed without delay.

According to the enclosed gaming machine according to claim 3, when the so-called right-handed open extension state in which the game is played ends and the game shifts to the normal game state in which the left-handed game is played, the fixed firing intensity is automatically released. At the same time, since the effect device is also notified to urge left-handed strike, it is easy to understand that it is necessary to change the firing intensity, and the game can proceed without delay.

It is a front view which shows the structure of the pachinko machine connected to a card unit. It is a front view which shows the structure of a card unit. It is a front view which shows the structure of a pachinko machine. It is a rear view which shows the structure of a pachinko machine. It is a front view which shows the structure of the game board. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of a pachinko machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the main routine which the main control unit executes. It is a flowchart which shows the start winning process which the main control unit executes. It is a flowchart which shows the special figure whether or not judgment process which the main control unit executes. It is a flowchart which shows the special figure whether or not judgment process which the main control unit executes. It is a flowchart which shows the special figure whether or not judgment process which the main control unit executes. It is a flowchart which shows the special figure whether or not judgment process which the main control unit executes. It is a flowchart which shows the special game processing which the main control device executes. It is a flowchart which shows the special game processing which the main control device executes. It is a flowchart which shows the special game processing which the main control device executes. It is a flowchart which shows the firing intensity release process executed by a frame control device.

A. The first embodiment is a front view showing the configuration of a pachinko machine 10 connected to a card unit 80. The pachinko machine 10 is an enclosed ball game machine that circulates a game ball enclosed inside and uses it for a game. The pachinko machine 10 is configured to be able to realize a game using a game ball by cooperating with the card unit 80. The pachinko machine 10 includes a firing strength fixing function (handle lock function) for fixing the firing strength of the game ball.

The card unit 80 is a lending unit that controls the lending of game balls. The card unit 80 is configured to be able to rent out game balls that can be used for games in the pachinko machine 10 based on the banknotes received from the player or the information read from the recording card which is the recording medium. When the player ends the game with a ball that is a ball game that the player can use for the game, the card unit 80 plays a recording card that records information indicating the number of balls that the player has. Return to the person.

The card unit 80 includes a user interface 810, a card insertion slot 820, and a bill insertion slot 830. The user interface 810 exchanges information regarding the rental of game balls with the player. The card insertion slot 820 of the card unit 80 is configured to be able to receive and return the recording card with the player. The bill insertion slot 830 of the card unit 80 is configured to be able to receive bills from the player.

FIG. 2 is a front view showing the configuration of the card unit 80. In this embodiment, the user interface 810 is a touch panel. In the example shown in FIG. 2, the user interface 810 includes a balance display unit 811, a ball lending button 812, a return button 813, and a handle lock display unit 816. The balance display unit 811 displays the balance of the game balls that can be lent to the player based on the banknotes and the recording card. The ball lending button 812 receives an operation instruction for lending a game ball from the player. The return button 813 receives an operation instruction from the player to return the recording card recording the balance of the game ball to the player. The handle lock display unit 816 displays the operating status of the handle lock function. In the example of FIG. 2, the handle lock display unit 816 displays a situation in which the handle lock function is operating.

FIG. 3 is a front view showing the configuration of the pachinko machine 10. FIG. 4 is a rear view showing the configuration of the pachinko machine 10. The pachinko machine 10 includes an outer frame 110, an inner frame 120, a front frame 140, and a handle 150.

The outer frame 110 of the pachinko machine 10 has a vertically long rectangular shape. The outer frame 110 is fixed to the equipment in which the pachinko machine 10 is installed. The outer frame 110 includes a pair of hinges 115 that support the inner frame 120 so as to be openable and closable.

The inner frame 120 of the pachinko machine 10 has a rectangular shape that fits inside the outer frame 110. The inner frame 120 holds each part of the pachinko machine 10 including the game board 200. The inner frame 120 includes a pair of hinges 145 that support the front frame 140 so as to be openable and closable.

Below the front frame 140 on the front surface of the inner frame 120, a counting switch 162 and a ball holding number display device 164 are provided. The counting switch 162 receives from the player an operation input for transferring the information about the ball held by the pachinko machine 10 to the recording card of the card unit 80. The ball holding number display device 164 displays the number of balls held by the pachinko machine 10.

The front frame 140 of the pachinko machine 10 is configured to be openable and closable in front of the game board 200. The front frame 140 includes a transparent plate 143 located in front of the game board 200. As a result, the player can see the game board 200 through the transparent plate 143. In the present embodiment, the transparent plate 143 is glass, and the front frame 140 is also referred to as a glass frame. In the present embodiment, the front frame 140 includes a speaker 142 that outputs sound according to the progress of the game, a light emitting unit 144 that emits light according to the progress of the game, and an effect button 146 that receives an operation input of the player for the simulated effect. And.

The handle 150 of the pachinko machine 10 is a launch operation unit that receives an operation input for launching a game ball from a player. The handle 150 is provided on the lower right side of the front frame 140 on the front surface of the inner frame 120. In this embodiment, the handle 150 includes a rotating portion 152 and a fixed button 154.

The rotating portion 152 of the handle 150 is a firing intensity adjusting means for adjusting the firing strength of the game ball by the launching device 310 from the initial strength to a desired strength based on the operation by the player. The rotating unit 152 receives from the player an operation input by a rotational operation for adjusting the firing intensity of the game ball. In the present embodiment, the rotating portion 152 is pressed in the direction of returning to the initial position by a well-known spring structure. As a result, when the player releases the rotating portion 152 without operating the fixed button 154, the rotating portion 152 returns to the initial position. In the present embodiment, when the rotating portion 152 is in the initial position, the firing strength (initial strength) of the game ball is the strength at which the game ball is not fired on the game board 200. In the present embodiment, the spring structure (not shown) of the rotating portion 152 functions as an initial setting means for setting the firing strength to the initial strength according to the release of the firing strength by the fixing releasing means. The firing intensity adjusting means may have a configuration in which the strength of the firing intensity can be adjusted by the operation of the player, and the strength may be adjusted according to the operation amount, the operation time, and the operation direction of the device for adjusting the firing intensity. For example, the handle. Adjusted according to the operation of the rotation amount (rotation direction), the number of times the button is pressed, the dial rotation amount (rotation direction), the lever operation time (operation direction), and the sliding amount of the sliding switch (sliding direction). You may.

The fixed button 154 of the handle 150 receives from the player an operation input for fixing the firing intensity adjusted by the rotating portion 152. In the present embodiment, when the fixed button 154 is pressed, the fixed button 154 engages with the rotating portion 152 inside the handle 150, so that the rotating portion 152 is fixed at the rotating position when the fixed button 154 is pressed. .. When the fixing button 154 is pressed again while the rotating portion 152 is fixed by the fixing button 154, the rotating portion 152 is disengaged from the fixed button 154, so that the rotating portion 152 is released from being fixed and rotates. The unit 152 returns to the initial position. The fixing button 154 functions as a firing strength fixing means for fixing the firing strength adjusted by the firing strength adjusting means, and also functions as a fixing releasing means for releasing the fixing of the firing strength by the firing strength fixing means. The firing intensity fixing means is not limited to a configuration in which the firing intensity is mechanically fixed, and may be a configuration in which the firing intensity is electrically fixed.

The handle 150 includes a touch switch 186 (FIG. 7) described later. The touch switch 186 detects the player's contact with the handle 150. While the touch switch 186 detects the player's contact, the launcher 310 executes the launching motion of the gaming ball at the firing intensity adjusted at the handle 150. When the touch switch 186 does not detect the player's contact, the launching device 310 does not execute the firing operation even when the firing intensity is adjusted by the handle 150. When the touch switch 186 does not detect the player's contact, the launching device 310 does not execute the firing operation even when the firing intensity is fixed by the firing strength fixing means on the handle 150.

FIG. 5 is a front view showing the configuration of the game board 200. The game board 200 forms a game area 210 for playing a game using a game ball. The game area 210 has a substantially circular shape. A plurality of game nails (not shown) (not shown) are provided in the game area 210. The game board 200 includes an introduction port 214 for introducing the game ball launched from the launching device 310 into the game area 210, and a collection port 218 for collecting the game ball from the game area 210. In the present embodiment, the introduction port 214 is located on the upper left side of the game area 210, and the collection port 218 is located on the lower center side of the game area 210.

The game board 200 has a center case 220, an effect symbol display device 230, a first starting port 241 and a second starting port 242, a normal symbol operating gate 243, and a normal electric motor as a structure provided in the game area 210. It is provided with an accessory 245, a normal winning opening 246, and a large winning opening 248. The game board 200 has a first special figure display device 251 and a second special figure display device 252, a normal symbol display device 253, and a first special figure hold number display device 261 as display units for displaying information related to the game. The second special figure holding number display device 262, the normal drawing holding number display device 263, and the prize ball number display device 286 are provided.

The center case 220 is provided in the center of the game area 210 and forms a passage for the game ball. The effect symbol display device 230 is provided in the center of the center case 220, and displays a pseudo effect according to the progress of the game including the effect symbol.

The first starting port 241 is configured to be able to accept a game ball. Based on the ball entering the first starting port 241, the first special symbol display device 251 implements the variation display by the first special symbol. The number of balls held by the player is added based on the ball entering the first starting port 241.

The second starting port 242 is configured to accept a game ball. Based on the ball entering the second starting port 242, the second special symbol display device 252 implements the variation display by the second special symbol. The number of balls held by the player is added based on the ball entering the second starting port 242. The ball entry rate to the second starting port 242 changes according to the operating state of the ordinary electric accessory 245.

The normal symbol operating gate 243 is configured to allow the game ball to pass through, and based on the passage of the game ball at the normal symbol operating gate 243, the normal symbol display device 253 performs variable display by the normal symbol.

The ordinary electric accessory 245 includes an opening / closing member configured to be able to open / close the passage of the game ball connected to the second starting port 242. The ordinary electric accessory 245 is opened for a predetermined time only when it is won by a lottery with an ordinary symbol, and forms a passage of a game ball leading to the second starting port 242. In the present embodiment, the ordinary electric accessory 245 is a so-called tulip type ordinary electric accessory.

The ordinary winning opening 246 is a winning opening configured to accept a game ball. The number of balls held by the player is added based on the number of balls entered into the normal winning opening 246. In the present embodiment, the game area 210 is provided with four ordinary winning openings 246.

The big winning opening 248 is a winning opening configured to accept a game ball in a big hit game state which is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state. The number of balls held by the player is added based on the number of balls entered into the grand prize opening 248. The grand prize opening 248 is configured to be openable and closable by a plate-shaped member. The big winning opening 248 is opened in a predetermined operation pattern when the lottery by the first special symbol is a big hit and when the lottery by the second special symbol is a big hit.

The first special figure hold number display device 261 displays the number of hold storages related to the first special symbol. The second special figure hold number display device 262 displays the number of hold storages related to the second special symbol. The normal figure hold number display device 263 displays the number of hold storages related to the normal symbol. The prize ball number display device 286 displays the number of prize balls to be added to the number of balls held according to the winning.

In the present embodiment, the game area 210 includes a first game area 211 and a second game area 212. In the first game area 211, a game ball launched with a firing intensity lower than a predetermined firing strength mainly rolls. In the second game area 212, unlike the first game area 211, a game ball launched at a predetermined firing intensity or higher mainly rolls. The first game area 211 occupies the left side of the game area 210 including the inside of the center case 220, and the second game area 212 occupies the right side of the game area 210 mainly on the right side of the center case 220. In the present embodiment, the first starting port 241 and the normal winning opening 246 are located in the first game area 211, and the second starting port 242, the normal symbol operating gate 243 and the large one are located in the second game area 212. The winning opening 248 is located.

As shown in FIG. 4, the pachinko machine 10 includes a launching device 310, a polishing device 320, and a lifting device 330 as a configuration provided on the back surface of the pachinko machine 10. The launching device 310 launches a game ball into the game area 210 based on an operation by the player. The launching device 310 launches a game ball into the game area 210 based on the signal from the handle 150. The polishing device 320 polishes the game ball collected from the game area 210. The lifting device 330 conveys the game ball polished by the polishing device 320 to the launching device 310.

The pachinko machine 10 includes a main control device 510, a sub-integrated control device 520, an effect symbol control device 530, and a frame control device 560 as control devices for controlling each unit. These control devices are provided on the back surface of the pachinko machine 10. These control devices are computers including a CPU, ROM, RAM, and the like, and execute various control processes based on a computer program.

The main control device 510 controls the progress of the game using the game ball. The sub-integrated control device 520 controls each effect device according to the progress of the game. The effect symbol control device 530 controls the display of the pseudo effect including the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect symbol display device 230. The frame control device 560 manages the number of balls held by the player, which are game balls that can be used for the game, based on the information about the game transmitted from the main control device 510. The frame control device 560 controls the handle 150, the launching device 310, the polishing device 320, and the lifting device 330, in addition to managing the holding ball.

6 and 7 are block diagrams showing the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10. The pachinko machine 10 includes an inner frame opening switch 121 and a front frame opening switch 141. The inner frame opening switch 121 detects the open state of the inner frame 120 and outputs the detection signal to the main control device 510. The front frame opening switch 141 detects the open state of the front frame 140 and outputs the detection signal to the main control device 510.

The pachinko machine 10 includes a symbol display device relay terminal board 250 and a game board relay terminal board 270 as a circuit board that relays between the main control device 510 and the game board 200. The pachinko machine 10 has a first start port switch 271, a second start port switch 272, and a normal symbol operation switch 273 as an electrical configuration that outputs a signal to the main control device 510 via the game board relay terminal plate 270. , The left winning opening switch 274, the count switch 276, the magnet sensor 277, and the radio wave sensor 278 are provided. The pachinko machine 10 has a large winning opening solenoid 282, a general electric accessory solenoid 284, and a prize ball number display as an electrical configuration that operates based on a signal from the main control device 510 via the game board relay terminal plate 270. A device 286 is provided. The pachinko machine 10 has a first special figure display device 251 and a second special figure display device 252 as an electrical configuration that operates based on a signal from the main control device 510 via the symbol display device relay terminal board 250. It includes a first special figure holding number display device 261, a second special figure holding number display device 262, a normal symbol display device 253, and a normal figure holding number display device 263.

The first start port switch 271 detects the entry of a ball into the first start port 241 and outputs the detection signal. The second start port switch 272 detects the entry of the ball into the second start port 242 and outputs the detection signal. The normal symbol operation switch 273 detects the passage of the game ball at the normal symbol operation gate 243 and outputs the detection signal. The left winning opening switch 274 detects the entry of a ball into the normal winning opening 246 and outputs the detection signal. The count switch 276 detects the entry of a ball into the large winning opening 248 and outputs the detection signal. The magnet sensor 277 detects fraudulent activity using a magnet against the pachinko machine 10 and outputs the detection signal. The radio wave sensor 278 detects fraudulent activity using radio waves against the pachinko machine 10 and outputs the detection signal.

The grand prize opening solenoid 282 opens and closes the grand prize opening 248 based on the control signal from the main control device 510. The general electric accessory solenoid 284 opens and closes the ordinary electric accessory 245 based on the control signal from the main control device 510. The prize ball number display device 286 displays the number of prize balls to be added to the number of balls held, based on the control signal from the main control device 510.

The first special symbol display device 251 displays the first special symbol based on the control signal from the main control device 510. The second special symbol display device 252 displays the second special symbol based on the control signal from the main control device 510. The first special figure hold number display device 261 displays the number of hold storages related to the first special symbol based on the control signal from the main control device 510. The second special figure hold number display device 262 displays the number of hold storages related to the second special symbol based on the control signal from the main control device 510. The ordinary symbol display device 253 displays the ordinary symbol based on the control signal from the main control device 510. The normal figure hold number display device 263 displays the number of hold storages related to the normal symbol based on the control signal from the main control device 510.

The sub-integrated control device 520 is configured to be able to communicate with the main control device 510 in one direction from the main control device 510. The sub-integrated control device 520 controls various effect devices according to the progress of the game based on the control signal from the main control device 510. The speaker 142 outputs sound based on the control signal from the sub-integrated control device 520. In the present embodiment, the sub-integrated control device 520 includes a volume adjustment switch 522 configured so that the volume output from the speaker 142 can be adjusted. The light emitting unit 144 emits light based on the control signal from the sub-integrated control device 520. The effect button 146 detects the player's operation input for the simulated effect and outputs the detection signal to the sub-integrated control device 520. The sub-integrated control device 520 controls the effect symbol by controlling the data and commands transmitted from the main control device 510, as well as the data and commands generated based on the input information from the main control device 510 and the input information from the effect button 146. It is transmitted to the device 530.

The effect symbol control device 530 is configured to be able to communicate with the sub-integrated control device 520 in both directions. The effect symbol control device 530 controls the display of the pseudo effect including the variation display of the effect symbol on the effect symbol display device 230 based on the data and the command received from the sub-integrated control device 520. The effect symbol display device 230 executes a pseudo effect display such as a variable display of the effect symbol based on the control signal from the effect symbol control device 530.

Moving on to the description of FIG. 7, the frame control device 560 is configured to be able to communicate with the main control device 510 in one direction from the main control device 510. The frame control device 560 manages the number of balls held by the player, which are game balls that can be used for the game, based on the information about the game transmitted from the main control device 510. The frame control device 560 manages the processing related to the launch, collection, and circulation of the game ball, in addition to the management of the possession ball.

The card unit 80 is configured to be able to communicate with the frame control device 560 in both directions. The card unit 80 includes a user interface 810, a game ball lending device 850, and a CR unit 860. The game ball rental device 850 is configured to be capable of bidirectional communication with the frame control device 560 and the CR unit 860. The game ball lending device 850 lends the game ball to the player based on the information of the ball held in the storage card at the card insertion slot 820 and the information on the lending of the game ball from the CR unit 860. It processes in cooperation with the frame control device 560. The CR unit 860 controls the lending of game balls based on the bills inserted in the bill insertion slot 830. The CR unit 860 is configured to be capable of bidirectional communication with the hall computer 90 that manages the pachinko machine 10. The hall computer 90 is configured to be able to receive information about the game in the pachinko machine 10 from the main control device 510 via the frame control device 560 and the card unit 80.

The pachinko machine 10 has an operation unit relay terminal plate 160, a launch operation unit relay terminal plate 180, a launcher relay terminal plate 312, and a polishing device as circuit boards that relay between the frame control device 560 and the inner frame 120. A relay terminal board 322, a lifting relay terminal board 332, and an inner frame relay terminal board 342 are provided. The pachinko machine 10 includes a counting switch 162 and a ball holding number display device 164 as an electrical configuration for exchanging signals with the frame control device 560 via the operation unit relay terminal plate 160.

The pachinko machine 10 has a fixing release solenoid 182, a firing strength fixing switch 184, a handle volume 185, and a touch switch 186 as an electrical configuration for exchanging signals with the frame control device 560 via the firing operation unit relay terminal plate 180. And a launch stop switch 187. The pachinko machine 10 includes a ball feed sensor 314, a launch inlet sensor 315, a launch motor 316, and a ball feed solenoid 317 as an electrical configuration for exchanging signals with the frame control device 560 via the launch device relay terminal plate 312. To be equipped.

The pachinko machine 10 includes a cassette switch 324, a polishing motor sensor 325, a cassette motor 326, and a polishing motor 327 as an electrical configuration for exchanging signals via a polishing device relay terminal plate 322. The pachinko machine 10 includes a lifting motor 334, a lifting inlet sensor 336, and a lifting motor monitoring sensor 338 as an electrical configuration for exchanging signals with the frame control device 560 via the lifting relay terminal plate 332. ..

The pachinko machine 10 has a winning ball sensor 344, an out ball sensor 345, an appropriate amount sensor 346, and a full tank sensor 347 as an electrical configuration that outputs a signal to the frame control device 560 via the inner frame relay terminal plate 342. , A night monitoring switch 352 is provided. The pachinko machine 10 includes an alarm speaker 354 as an electrical configuration that operates based on a signal from the frame control device 560 via the inner frame relay terminal plate 342.

The counting switch 162 detects the operation input of the player who transfers the information about the ball held by the pachinko machine 10 to the recording card of the card unit 80, and outputs the detection signal to the frame control device 560. The ball holding number display device 164 displays the number of balls held by the frame control device 560 based on the control signal from the frame control device 560.

The fixing release solenoid 182 is configured to be able to release the fixing of the rotating portion 152 by the fixing button 154 on the handle 150 based on the control signal from the frame control device 560. In the present embodiment, the fixing release solenoid 182 is configured to be able to release the engagement of the fixing button 154 with the rotating portion 152 by pressing the engaging portion of the fixing button 154 engaged with the rotating portion 152. ing. The fixing release solenoid 182 functions as a fixing release means for releasing the fixation of the firing intensity by the firing strength fixing means.

The firing intensity fixing switch 184 detects the fixing of the rotating portion 152 by the fixing button 154 on the handle 150, and outputs the detection signal to the frame control device 560. The handle volume 185 detects the rotational position of the rotating portion 152 on the handle 150 as the firing intensity, and outputs the detection signal to the frame control device 560. The touch switch 186 detects the player's contact with the handle 150 and outputs the detection signal to the frame control device 560. The launch stop switch 187 detects the operation input of the player who stops the launch of the game ball, and outputs the detection signal to the frame control device 560.

The ball feeding sensor 314 detects the game ball sent to the launching device 310, and outputs the detection signal to the frame control device 560. The launch inlet sensor 315 detects a game ball launched from the launch device 310 and passes through the introduction port 214, and outputs the detection signal to the frame control device 560. The launch motor 316 launches the game ball based on the control signal from the frame control device 560. The ball feed solenoid 317 feeds the game ball to a position where it can be launched based on the control signal from the frame control device 560.

The cassette switch 324 detects that a polishing pad cassette (not shown) accommodating the polishing pad for polishing the game ball is incorporated in the polishing device 320, and outputs the detection signal to the frame control device 560. The polishing motor sensor 325 detects the operation of the polishing motor 327 and outputs the detection signal to the frame control device 560. The cassette motor 326 winds up the polishing pad in the polishing pad cassette (not shown) based on the control signal from the frame control device 560. The polishing motor 327 polishes the game ball by pressing the game ball against the polishing cloth based on the control signal from the frame control device 560.

The lifting motor 334 sends out the game ball from the lifting device 330 to the launching device 310 based on the control signal from the frame control device 560. The lifting inlet sensor 336 detects a game ball sent from the polishing device 320 to the lifting device 330, and outputs the detection signal to the frame control device 560. The lifting motor monitoring sensor 338 detects the operation of the lifting motor 334 and outputs the detection signal to the frame control device 560.

The winning ball sensor 344 detects a game ball collected from the game board 200 to the polishing device 320 after winning a prize in the game board 200, and outputs the detection signal. The out-ball sensor 345 detects a game ball that has passed through the collection port 218 in the game board 200 and is collected from the game board 200 to the polishing device 320, and outputs a detection signal thereof. The appropriate amount sensor 346 detects that the amount of the game ball transferred from the lifting device 330 to the launching device 310 is an appropriate amount, and outputs the detection signal. The full tank sensor 347 detects that the number of game balls transferred from the lifting device 330 to the launching device 310 is excessive, and outputs the detection signal. The night monitoring switch 352 is configured to be operable by a backup power source outside the operating hours (night) of the pachinko machine 10, detects the opening of the inner frame 120, and outputs the detection signal. In the present embodiment, the frame control device 560 is configured to be able to output information indicating the number of times the inner frame 120 is opened based on the detection signal from the night monitoring switch 352 to the hall computer 90 when the pachinko machine 10 is turned on. There is. The alarm speaker 354 outputs voice based on the control signal from the frame control device 560. In the present embodiment, the frame control device 560 executes a control process for outputting an alarm from the alarm speaker 354 when the opening of the inner frame 120 is detected by the night monitoring switch 352.

The pachinko machine 10 performs a hit / fail determination regarding the normal symbol based on the ball entering the normal symbol operating gate 243. The pachinko machine 10 performs variable display using the normal symbol on the normal symbol display device 253 based on the result of determining whether the normal symbol is correct or not. When the result of determining whether or not the normal symbol is correct is a hit, the pachinko machine 10 confirms and displays the normal symbol, which is the hit symbol, on the normal symbol display device 253, and opens the ordinary electric accessory 245 for a predetermined period. As a result, it is possible to win a prize in the second starting port 242.

The pachinko machine 10 performs a hit / fail determination regarding the first special symbol based on the ball entering the first starting port 241. The pachinko machine 10 performs variable display using the first special symbol on the first special symbol display device 251 based on the result of determining whether or not the first special symbol is correct or not. The pachinko machine 10 performs a simulated effect using the effect symbol on the effect symbol display device 230 in accordance with the variable display using the first special symbol on the first special symbol display device 251. When the result of determining whether or not the first special symbol is a big hit is a big hit, the pachinko machine 10 confirms and displays the first special symbol, which is the big hit symbol, on the first special symbol display device 251 and then confirms and displays the first special symbol, which is a big hit symbol, and then performs a big winning opening in a predetermined operation pattern. It shifts to the jackpot game state (special game state) in which 248 is released. As a result, it is possible to win a prize in the large winning opening 248. The main control device 510 functions as a hit / fail determination means for determining whether or not to execute the jackpot game state due to the entry of the game ball into the first start port 241.

The pachinko machine 10 performs a hit / fail determination regarding the second special symbol based on the ball entering the second starting port 242. The pachinko machine 10 performs variable display using the second special symbol on the second special symbol display device 252 based on the result of determining whether the second special symbol is correct or not. The pachinko machine 10 performs a simulated effect using the effect symbol on the effect symbol display device 230 in accordance with the variable display using the second special symbol on the second special symbol display device 252. When the result of determining whether or not the second special symbol is a big hit is a big hit, the pachinko machine 10 confirms and displays the second special symbol, which is the big hit symbol, on the second special symbol display device 252, and then shifts to the big hit game state. As a result, it is possible to win a prize in the large winning opening 248. The main control device 510 functions as a hit / fail determination means for determining whether or not to execute the jackpot game state due to the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 242.

While the pachinko machine 10 is performing the jackpot game, the pachinko machine 10 stops the determination of whether or not the first special symbol and the second special symbol are correct or not. When the pachinko machine 10 has a hold memory for both the first special symbol and the second special symbol, the pachinko machine 10 preferentially determines whether or not the hold memory for the second special symbol is valid. After finishing the jackpot game state, the pachinko machine 10 shifts to one of a normal game state, a time-saving game state, and a probabilistic time-shortening game state according to a predetermined condition. The normal gaming state is a gaming state in which the winning / failing determination of the normal symbol, the first special symbol, and the second special symbol is performed with a normal winning probability. The time-saving game state is a game state in which the time for variable display of the first special symbol, the second special symbol, and the normal symbol is shortened from the normal game state, and the average opening time of the normal electric accessory 245 is extended from the normal game state. Is. The probabilistic time-saving gaming state is a gaming state in which, in addition to the operation of the time-saving gaming state, the winning / failing determination of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is performed with a higher winning probability than the normal gaming state. When the main control device 510 satisfies a predetermined condition (for example, winning with a predetermined jackpot symbol), after the jackpot gaming state ends, the opening time of the normal electric accessory 245 is extended from the normal gaming state. It operates as an open extension execution means for executing an extension state (time-saving game state and probability variation time-shortening game state).

In the normal gaming state, since the first starting port 241 is located in the first gaming area 211, it is recommended to launch the gaming ball into the first gaming area 211 to perform the game (so-called "left-handed"). Will be done. In the big hit game state, since the big winning opening 248 is located in the second game area 212, it is recommended to shoot the game ball in the second game area 212 to perform the game (so-called "right-handed"). NS. In the time-saving game state and the probability variation time-saving game state, since the normal symbol operating gate 243 and the second starting port 242 are located in the second game area 212, a game ball is fired in the second game area 212 to perform the game. It is recommended to do (right-handed).

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a main routine executed by the main control device 510. The main controller 510 starts the main routine of FIG. 8 based on an interrupt signal having a period of 2 ms (milliseconds). The period of the interrupt signal may be 4 ms or another period.

After starting the main routine, the main control device 510 determines whether or not the interrupt signal this time is a normal interrupt signal (step S100). When the interrupt signal this time is not a normal interrupt (step S100: “NO”), the main control device 510 executes an initial setting process (step S115) for setting various control variables to initial values. After that, the main control device 510 repeatedly executes the initial value random number update process for updating various random numbers until the next interrupt signal is received (step S111).

When the interrupt signal this time is a normal interrupt signal (step S100: “YES”), the main controller 510 executes an initial value random number update process for updating various random numbers (step S101). After that, the main control device 510 updates the big hit determination random number, which is a random number used for determining whether or not the first special symbol and the second special symbol are correct (step S102). After that, the main control device 510 updates the big hit symbol determination random number, which is a random number used for determining the jackpot symbol related to the first special symbol and the second special symbol (step S103). After that, the main control device 510 updates the hit determination random number, which is a random number used for determining whether or not the normal symbol is correct (step S104). After that, the main control device 510 updates the reach determination random number and the variation pattern determination random number, which are random numbers used for determining the fluctuation time of the first special symbol and the second special symbol (steps S105 and S106).

After updating the random numbers (steps S101 to S106), the main control device 510 executes a winning confirmation process (step S107) for confirming the detection of the game ball by the switches connected to the main control device 510. After that, the main control device 510 executes a pass / fail determination process (step S108) for determining whether the normal symbol, the first special symbol, and the second special symbol are correct or not. In the hit / fail determination process (step S108), the main control device 510 determines whether or not to execute the jackpot game state due to the entry of the game ball into the first start port 241 and the second start port 242. It operates as a hit / fail judgment means.

After executing the pass / fail determination process (step S108), the main control device 510 executes each output process (step S109) for outputting signals to each part of the pachinko machine 10. In each output process (step S109), depending on the progress state of the game, the detection state of fraud based on the magnet sensor 277 and the radio wave sensor 278, and the open state based on the inner frame opening switch 121 and the front frame opening switch 141, The main control device 510 provides various signals to the sub-integrated control device 520, the frame control device 560, the grand prize opening solenoid 282, etc., and to the hall computer 90 via the frame control device 560 and the card unit 80. Is output. After that, the main control device 510 executes a fraud monitoring process (step S110) for monitoring fraudulent acts on the pachinko machine 10. After that, the main control device 510 repeatedly executes the initial value random number update process for updating various random numbers until the next interrupt signal is received (step S111).

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a start winning process executed by the main control device 510. The start winning process of FIG. 9 is a subroutine corresponding to the winning confirmation process (step S107) of FIG.

After starting the start winning process, the main control device 510 determines whether or not the ball has been detected in the first start port 241 based on the detection signal from the first start port switch 271 (step S200). When it is detected that the ball has entered the first starting port 241 (step S200: "YES"), does the main control device 510 have less than the upper limit number (4 in this embodiment) of the reserved memory related to the first special symbol? It is determined whether or not (step S201). When the number of reserved memories related to the first special symbol is less than the upper limit, the jackpot determination random number, the jackpot symbol determination random number, the reach determination random number, and the fluctuation pattern determination random number extracted according to the entry into the first starting port 241. Is stored as the hold storage related to the first special symbol, and the first hold storage counter indicating the number of hold storages related to the first special symbol is incremented (step S202). After that, the main control device 510 executes a pre-reading determination process (step S203) for pre-reading the contents of the reserved storage related to the first special symbol. After that, the main control device 510 transmits a first read-ahead determination command indicating the determination result of the look-ahead determination process (step S203) to the sub-integrated control device 520 (step S204). After that, the main control device 510 transmits a first hold number instruction command indicating the value of the first hold storage counter to the sub-integrated control device 520 (step S205). The sub-integrated control device 520 controls the pseudo effect displayed on the effect symbol display device 230 based on the first read-ahead determination command and the first hold number instruction command. Specifically, the sub-integrated control device 520 determines the number of display numbers of the first hold symbol indicating the number of hold storages related to the first special symbol displayed on the effect symbol display device 230 based on the first hold number instruction command. The number is increased, and the first reserved symbol is changed to a mode according to the jackpot expectation degree based on the first look-ahead determination command.

After finishing the processing related to the first start port 241 (step S200: "NO", step S201: "NO", step S205), the main controller 510 is set based on the detection signal from the second start port switch 272. 2 It is determined whether or not the ball entering the starting port 242 is detected (step S206). When it is detected that the ball has entered the second starting port 242 (step S206: “YES”), does the main controller 510 have less than the upper limit number (4 in this embodiment) of the reserved memory related to the second special symbol? It is determined whether or not (step S207). When the number of reserved memories related to the second special symbol is less than the upper limit, the jackpot determination random number, the jackpot symbol determination random number, the reach determination random number, and the fluctuation pattern determination random number extracted according to the entry into the second starting port 242. Is stored as the reserved storage related to the second special symbol, and the second reserved storage counter indicating the number of reserved storages related to the second special symbol is incremented (step S208). After that, the main control device 510 executes a pre-reading determination process (step S209) for pre-reading the contents of the reserved storage related to the second special symbol. After that, the main control device 510 transmits a second look-ahead determination command indicating the determination result of the look-ahead determination process (step S209) to the sub-integrated control device 520 (step S210). After that, the main control device 510 transmits a second hold number instruction command indicating the value of the second hold storage counter to the sub-integrated control device 520 (step S211). The sub-integrated control device 520 controls the pseudo effect displayed on the effect symbol display device 230 based on the second look-ahead determination command and the second hold number instruction command. Specifically, the sub-integrated control device 520 determines the number of display numbers of the second hold symbol indicating the number of hold memories related to the second special symbol displayed on the effect symbol display device 230 based on the second hold number instruction command. The number is increased, and the second reserved symbol is changed to a mode according to the jackpot expectation degree based on the second look-ahead determination command. The main control device 510 may transmit one command obtained by synthesizing the first read-ahead determination command and the first hold number instruction command to the sub-integrated control device 520, and the second read-ahead determination command and the second hold number may be transmitted. One command combined with the instruction command may be transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 520. Even if the main control device 510 transmits one command that combines the first read-ahead determination command, the second read-ahead determination command, the first hold number instruction command, and the second hold number instruction command to the sub-integrated control device 520. good.

In the look-ahead determination process (steps S203, S209), the main control device 510 determines whether or not the value of the random number for determining the jackpot regarding the first special symbol and the second special symbol is a value (big hit value) that causes a jackpot. Check and if it is a big hit value, check the type of big hit symbol. When the value of the random number for determining the jackpot is a loss value different from the jackpot value, the main controller 510 confirms whether or not the fluctuation pattern associated with the loss value is a fluctuation pattern that causes the player to expect a jackpot. do. The read-ahead determination process may be a process of directly reading the random number value stored in the hold storage area and executing the determination, or the random number value stored in the read-ahead determination storage area different from the hold storage area. It may be a process of reading and executing a determination. The look-ahead determination process may be executed in parallel with the process of storing the jackpot determination random number in the hold storage area after acquiring the jackpot determination random number, or the process of storing the jackpot determination random number in the hold storage area. It may be executed prior to. Regardless of the pre-reading determination process by any method, the contents of the hold storage can be grasped prior to the hit / fail determination process (step S108).

After finishing the processing related to the second start port 242 (step S206: "NO", step S207: "NO", step S211), the main controller 510 uses the normal symbol based on the detection signal from the normal symbol operation switch 273. It is determined whether or not the ball entering the operating gate 243 is detected (step S212). When the ball entering the normal symbol operating gate 243 is detected (step S212: “YES”), the main control device 510 determines whether or not the number of reserved memories related to the normal symbol is less than the upper limit (4 in the present embodiment). Is determined (step S213). When the number of reserved memories related to the normal symbol is less than the upper limit, the random number for hit determination extracted according to the entry into the normal symbol operating gate 243 is stored as the normal symbol reserved memory, and the number of reserved memories related to the normal symbol is shown. The normal figure hold storage counter is incremented (step S214). After that, the main control device 510 transmits a command for indicating the number of hold numbers of the normal figure indicating the value of the hold storage counter of the normal figure to the sub integrated control device 520 (step S211). After that, the main control device 510 returns. The sub-integrated control device 520 may control the pseudo effect displayed on the effect symbol display device 230 based on the command for indicating the number of reserved numbers.

10, FIG. 11, FIG. 12 and FIG. 13 are flowcharts showing the special figure hit / miss determination process executed by the main control device 510. This special figure hit / fail determination process is a subroutine corresponding to the pass / fail determination process (step S107) of FIG.

As shown in FIG. 10, after starting the special figure hit / miss determination process, the main control device 510 determines whether or not the condition device is not operating based on the jackpot flag (step S300). The jackpot flag is a flag that is valid when the hit / fail determination regarding the first special symbol and the second special symbol is a jackpot, and the condition device is activated when the jackpot flag is valid. When the condition device is operating (step S300: “NO”), the main control device 510 shifts to the special game process for controlling the jackpot game state. When the condition device is not operating (step S300: “YES”), the main control device 510 determines whether or not it is the special symbol fluctuation stop period for stopping the variation display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. (Step S301). In the case of the special symbol fluctuation stop period (step S301: “YES”), whether or not the main control device 510 is the final symbol non-display period in which the final symbols of the first special symbol and the second special symbol are hidden. Is determined (step S302).

Moving on to the explanation of FIG. 11, in the case of the confirmed symbol non-display period (step S302 of FIG. 10: “YES”), the main control device 510 determines whether or not there is a reserved memory for the second special symbol (step S302 of FIG. 10: “YES”). Step S310). When the reserved memory related to the second special symbol does not exist (step S310: “NO”), the main control device 510 determines whether or not the reserved memory related to the first special symbol exists (step S311).

When the reserved memory for the first special symbol or the second special symbol exists (step S310: "YES", step S311: "YES"), the main control device 510 processes the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The oldest reserved memory is read from the reserved memory related to the target special symbol, and the reserved storage counter related to the target special symbol is decremented (step S312). After that, the main control device 510 transmits a hold number instruction command indicating the value of the hold storage counter related to the target special symbol to the sub-integrated control device 520 (step S313).

After that, the main control device 510 compares the big hit determination random number read out as the reserved memory for the target special symbol with the big hit determination determination table (step S314). In the present embodiment, the jackpot determination determination table includes a normal probability table in which the jackpot probability is set to a low probability (for example, 1 / 358.1148) and a jackpot probability is a high probability (for example, 1 / 37.6855). Includes a table for high probabilities set in. The main control device 510 uses the normal probability table in the normal game state and the time-saving game state, and uses the high-probability table in the probability variation time-short game state. The main control device 510 determines whether or not the target special symbol is a big hit based on the comparison between the big hit determination random number and the big hit determination determination table (step S314) (step S315).

When the target special symbol is a jackpot (step S315: “YES”), the main control device 510 determines the jackpot symbol based on the random number for determining the jackpot symbol read out as the hold memory for the target special symbol (step S316). After that, the main control device 510 sets various conditions (effect time, effect pattern, etc.) related to the jackpot game state (step S317). After that, the main control device 510 selects a variation pattern based on the variation pattern determination random number read out as the hold storage for the target special symbol (step S318). After that, the main control device 510 transmits a fluctuation instruction command indicating a jackpot symbol, a fluctuation pattern, and the like to the sub-integrated control device 520 (step S320). As a result, the sub-integrated control device 520 controls the pseudo effect displayed on the effect symbol display device 230 based on the variation instruction command. Further, the main control device 510 sends a control signal for instructing the fluctuation display to the first special figure display device 251 or the second special figure display device 252 in accordance with the transmission of the fluctuation instruction command to the sub-integrated control device 520. Output.

When the target special symbol is lost (step S315: “NO”), the main control device 510 determines the lost symbol based on the random number read as the hold memory for the target special symbol (step S319). After that, the main control device 510 selects the fluctuation pattern based on the random number read as the hold storage for the target special symbol (step S318). After that, the main control device 510 transmits a fluctuation instruction command indicating a loss symbol, a fluctuation pattern, and the like to the sub-integrated control device 520 (step S320). As a result, the sub-integrated control device 520 controls the pseudo effect displayed on the effect symbol display device 230 based on the variation instruction command. Further, the main control device 510 sends a control signal for instructing the fluctuation display to the first special figure display device 251 or the second special figure display device 252 in accordance with the transmission of the fluctuation instruction command to the sub-integrated control device 520. Output.

When there is no reserved memory for the first special symbol and the second special symbol (step S310: "NO", step S311: "NO"), and after transmitting the variation instruction command to the sub-integrated control device 520 (step S320). ), The main control device 510 shifts to the special game process for controlling the jackpot game state.

Moving on to the explanation of FIG. 12, when it is not the special figure fluctuation stop period (step S301 of FIG. 10: “NO”), in other words, when the first special symbol or the second special symbol is changing, the main control device 510 , It is determined whether or not the fluctuation time set based on the fluctuation pattern of the target special symbol being changed has elapsed (step S330). When the fluctuation time has not elapsed (step S330: “NO”), the main control device 510 shifts to the special game process for controlling the jackpot game state. When the fluctuation time has elapsed (step S330: “YES”), the main control device 510 outputs a control signal for confirming and displaying the jackpot symbol or the lost symbol to the first special symbol display device 251 or the second special symbol display device 252. At the same time, a symbol stop command for confirming and displaying the jackpot symbol or the lost symbol is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 520 (step S331).

When the jackpot symbol is confirmed and displayed (step S332: "YES"), the main control device 510 sets the time for confirming the jackpot symbol (step S333) and sets the jackpot flag to a valid value. The device is activated (step S334). After that, the main control device 510 resets the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag to invalid values, and resets the probability variation counter and the time reduction counter to invalid values (step S335). The probability variation flag is a flag for setting whether or not to perform the winning / failing determination of the first special symbol and the second special symbol with a winning probability higher than that in the normal gaming state. The time saving flag is a flag for setting whether or not to carry out the time saving game state. The probability variation counter is a counter that sets the number of times that the winning / failing determination of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is performed with a winning probability higher than that in the normal gaming state. The time saving counter is a counter that sets the number of times the time saving game state is executed. After resetting the various counters (step S335), the main control device 510 sends a state designation command indicating the game state after the symbol confirmation display to the sub-integrated control device 520 and the frame control device 560, and then sets the jackpot game state. Shift to the special game processing to be controlled.

When the lost symbol is confirmed and displayed (step S332: "NO"), the main control device 510 sets the time for confirming and displaying the lost symbol (step S337). After that, the main control device 510 decrements the probability change counter when the probability change flag is a valid value “1” (step S338: “YES”) (step S339). After that, when the probability change counter is "0" (step S340: "YES"), the main control device 510 sets the probability change flag to an invalid value "0" (step S341).

After finishing the processing related to the probability change flag and the probability change counter (step S338: "NO", step S340: "NO", step S341), the main controller 510 determines that the time saving flag is a valid value "1" (step). S342: “YES”), the time reduction counter is decremented (step S343). After that, when the time saving counter is "0" (step S344: "YES"), the main control device 510 sets the time saving flag to an invalid value "0" (step S345). After finishing the processing related to the time saving flag and the time saving counter (step S342: "NO", step S344: "NO", step S345), the main control device 510 subsubscribes the state designation command indicating the game state after the symbol confirmation display. After transmitting to the integrated control device 520 and the frame control device 560, the process shifts to the special game process for controlling the jackpot game state.

Moving on to the explanation of FIG. 13, when it is not the fixed symbol non-display period in which the finalized symbols of the first special symbol and the second special symbol are hidden (step S302: “NO” in FIG. 10), in other words, the first special symbol Alternatively, when the second special symbol is fixedly displayed, the main control device 510 determines whether or not the fixed display time set based on the fluctuation pattern of the target special symbol that is fixedly displayed has elapsed (step). S350). When the confirmed display time has not elapsed (step S350: “NO”), the main control device 510 shifts to the special game process for controlling the jackpot game state. When the confirmation display time has elapsed (step S350: “YES”), the main control device 510 outputs a control signal for ending the confirmation display to the first special figure display device 251 or the second special figure display device 252, and also outputs the control signal. A command for ending the confirmation display by the effect symbol is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 520 (step S351). After that, the main control device 510 shifts to the special game process for controlling the jackpot game state.

14, 15 and 16 are flowcharts showing a special game process executed by the main control device 510. This special game process is a subroutine that controls the jackpot game state. As shown in FIG. 14, after starting the special game process, the main control device 510 determines whether or not the condition device is operating based on the jackpot flag (step S400). If the condition device is not operating (step S400: “NO”), the main controller 510 returns to the main routine.

When the condition device is operating (step S400: “YES”), the main control device 510 determines whether or not the grand prize opening 248 is closed (step S401). When the big winning opening 248 is closed (step S401: “YES”), the main control device 510 determines whether or not the big hit start effect prior to the big hit game state is being carried out (step S402). When the jackpot start effect is being implemented (step S402: “YES”), the main control device 510 determines whether or not it is time to end the jackpot start effect (step S403). When it is time to end the jackpot start effect (step S403: “YES”), the main control device 510 executes the jackpot opening process (step S404) for opening the jackpot 248. When it is not the time to end the jackpot start effect (step S403: “NO”), and after executing the jackpot opening process (step S404), the main control device 510 returns to the main routine.

If the jackpot start effect is not being performed (step S402: "NO"), the main controller 510 is an interval that temporarily closes the jackpot 248 between the previous opening period and the next opening period. It is determined whether or not it is inside (step S405). If the interval is in progress (step S405: “YES”), the main controller 510 determines whether it is time to end the interval (step S406). When it is time to end the interval (step S406: “YES”), the main control device 510 executes the large winning opening opening process (step S408) for opening the large winning opening 248. When it is not the time to end the interval (step S406: “NO”), and after executing the large winning opening opening process (step S408), the main control device 510 returns to the main routine.

If it is not in the interval (step S405: “NO”), the main control device 510 determines whether or not the jackpot end effect is in progress (step S411). When the jackpot end effect is not in progress (step S411: “YES”), the main control device 510 executes the jackpot start effect process (step S412) in which a command instructing the jackpot start effect is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 520. When the jackpot end effect is in progress (step S411: "NO"), and after executing the jackpot start effect process (step S412), the main control device 510 returns to the main routine.

Moving on to the explanation of FIG. 15, when the large winning opening 248 is not closed (step S401 of FIG. 14: “NO”), in other words, when the large winning opening 248 is open, the main control device 510 is open. It is determined whether or not the number of winnings in the large winning opening 248 is less than the specified number (for example, 9) (step S430). When the number of winnings to the large winning opening 248 being opened is less than the specified number (step S430: “YES”), the main controller 510 determines whether or not the opening time for opening the large winning opening 248 has elapsed. Determine (step S431). If the opening time for opening the winning opening 248 has not elapsed (step S431: “NO”), the main controller 510 returns to the main routine.

When the number of winnings to the large winning opening 248 being opened exceeds the specified number (step S430: "NO"), or when the opening time for opening the large winning opening 248 has elapsed (step S431: "YES"). ), The main control device 510 executes the large winning opening closing process (step S432) for closing the large winning opening 248. After that, the main control device 510 determines whether or not the round of the jackpot game completed in the previous jackpot closing process (step S432) is the final round (for example, the 13th round) (step S433). If it is not the final round (step S433: “NO”), the main controller 510 executes an interval of temporarily closing the grand prize opening 248 between the previous opening period and the next opening period (step S438). .. After that, the main controller 510 returns to the main routine.

When the round of the jackpot game completed in the previous jackpot closing process (step S432) is the final round (step S433: “YES”), the main control device 510 produces a jackpot end effect indicating the end of the jackpot game state. The command to be instructed is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 520 (step S436). After that, the main control device 510 executes the condition device stop process (step S437) for stopping the condition device.

Moving on to the description of FIG. 16, after executing the conditional device stop process (step S437 in FIG. 15), the main control device 510 determines whether or not the privilege flag is a valid value “1” (step S440). .. In the present embodiment, the main control device 510 sets the privilege flag to a valid value "1" according to the type of the jackpot symbol. In another embodiment, in the final round of the jackpot game, when the game ball enters the probability change opening (not shown) provided inside the big winning opening 248, the main control device 510 sets the privilege flag to a valid value. It may be set to "1".

When the privilege flag is a valid value "1" (step S440: "YES"), the main controller 510 sets the probability variation flag to a valid value "1" (step S441) and sets the probability variation counter to the value "1". 160 ”is set (step S442). After that, the main control device 510 sets the time saving flag to a valid value "1" (step S443) and sets the time saving counter to the value "160" (step S444).

If the privilege flag is not a valid value "1" (step S440: "NO"), in other words, if the privilege flag is an invalid value "0", the main controller 510 sets the probability variation flag to an invalid value "0". (Step S451), and the value "0" is set in the probability variation counter (step S452). After that, the main control device 510 sets the time saving flag to an invalid value "0" (step S453) and sets the time saving counter to the value "0" (step S454).

After setting the time reduction counter (steps S444 and S454), the main controller 510 resets the privilege flag to an invalid value "0" (step S445). After that, the main control device 510 transmits a command for instructing the notification of the game state after the big hit game, which is set based on the probability change flag and the time reduction flag, to the sub-integrated control device 520 (step S446). After that, the main control device 510 transmits a command indicating the game state after the big hit game, which is set based on the probability change flag and the time reduction flag, to the sub-integrated control device 520 and the frame control device 560 (step S447). After that, the main controller 510 returns to the main routine.

The main control device 510 transmits the following information from the frame control device 560 to the hall computer 90 via the card unit 80 as game state information indicating the game state in the pachinko machine 10. <Name of information: Content of information> Information A1: Big hit information A2 to A8: Preliminary information A9: During big hit and during time saving Information A10: During probabilistic change Information A11: During time saving Information A12: During design change Information A13: Illegal by radio sensor Action detection (error) Information A14: Fraudulent action detection by magnet sensor (error) Information A15: Fraudulent winning detection (error) Information A16: Opening of glass frame or inner frame The main control device 510 is the pachinko machine 10. The following information is transmitted to the frame control device 560 as the game state information indicating the game state. This information is not transmitted to the hall computer 90. <Name of information: Content of information> Information B1: Start of big hit game Information B2: Interval between rounds in big hit game Information B3: End of big hit game Information B4: Number of rounds of big hit game Information B5: Fluctuation pattern information B6 ~ B10: Preliminary information B11: Probability change (time reduction) Information B12: Probability change (time reduction) Information B13: Probability change (time reduction) Information B14: Probability change (time reduction) Information B15: Standby mode (power saving mode) Information B16: End of standby mode Information B17: Number of winning counts to the large winning opening Information B18: Number of winning counts to ordinary electric accessories Information B19: Number of holdings of the first holding memory Information B20: Number of holdings of the second holding memory Number of holdings Information B21: Number of holdings of general drawing hold storage Information B22: Winning to general winning opening Regarding the start of the standby mode of information B15, the main control device 510 is a normal symbol, a first special symbol, and a second special symbol. In the state where there is no hold storage, when a predetermined time elapses after the variation of all the symbols is completed, the standby state is set, and the effect symbol display device 230 starts the standby mode in which a mode different from that during the game is displayed. Regarding the termination of the standby mode of the information B16, the main control device 510 started to change one of the normal symbol, the first special symbol, and the second special symbol while executing the standby mode (hold memory is stored). If), the standby mode is terminated.

FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing a firing intensity release process executed by the frame control device 560. This launch intensity release process is a process of releasing the fixation of the launch intensity of the game ball in response to a change in the gaming state. The frame control device 560 repeatedly executes the firing intensity release process of FIG. 17 at a predetermined timing.

After starting the firing intensity release process of FIG. 17, the frame control device 560 determines whether or not the firing intensity of the game ball launched by the launching device 310 is fixed (step S510). In the present embodiment, the frame control device 560 determines whether or not the firing intensity is fixed by the fixing button 154 based on the detection signal from the firing intensity fixing switch 184. If the firing intensity is not fixed (step S510: “NO”), the frame control device 560 ends the firing intensity release process.

When the firing intensity is fixed (step S510: “YES”), the frame control device 560 determines the gaming state in the pachinko machine 10 (step S520). The frame control device 560 determines the following state as the gaming state in the pachinko machine 10.

State 1: Normal game state State 2: Big hit game state State 3: Time saving game state (opening extension state) State 4: Probability change time saving game state (opening extension state) State 5: State where the game is ended or interrupted The frame control device 560 , The state 1 (normal game state) is determined based on the information B14 indicating the game state transmitted from the main control device 510. The frame control device 560 determines the state 2 (big hit game state) based on the information A1 to A5, B1 and B3 indicating the game state transmitted from the main control device 510. The frame control device 560 determines the state 3 (time saving game state) based on the information B13 indicating the game state transmitted from the main control device 510. The frame control device 560 determines the state 4 (probability change time shortened game state) based on the information B11 indicating the game state transmitted from the main control device 510.

The frame control device 560 determines the state 5 (the state of ending or interrupting the game) from at least one of the following situations.

Situation 1: A signal indicating the occurrence of an error is output from the main controller 510 Situation 2: A signal indicating a standby state is output from the main controller 510 Situation 3: A predetermined time after the number of balls is exhausted Situation 4: The last game ball was collected from the game area 210 after the number of balls was exhausted Situation 5: The front frame 140 covering the game area 210 was opened Situation 6: Launching device 310 A situation in which a predetermined time has passed since the player has stopped operating the game (touch switch 186 has not been detected) Situation 7: A situation in which a predetermined amount of money has been used to lend a game ball to the player in the card unit 80. Situation 8: Information about the holding ball is transferred from the frame control device 560 to the recording medium held in the card unit 80. Situation 9: The recording medium held in the card unit 80 is transferred from the card unit 80 to the player. Situation 10: A situation in which an abnormality has occurred in the circulation of the game ball Situation 11: A situation in which the glass frame or the inner frame is opened The frame control device 560 is a game transmitted from the main control device 510. The situation 1 is determined based on the information A13 to A15 indicating the state. The frame control device 560 determines the situation 2 based on the information B15 and B16 indicating the game state transmitted from the main control device 510. The frame control device 560 determines the situation 3 based on the information for managing the holding ball. The frame control device 560 determines the situation 4 based on the information for managing the holding ball and the detection signal from the out ball sensor 345. The frame control device 560 determines the situation 5 based on the information transmitted from the main control device 510 based on the detection signal from the front frame opening switch 141. The frame control device 560 determines the situation 6 based on the detection signal from the touch switch 186. The frame control device 560 determines the situations 7 to 9 based on the information transmitted from the card unit 80. The frame control device 560 determines the situation 10 based on the detection signals from the polishing motor sensor 325, the lifting motor monitoring sensor 338, and the appropriate amount sensor 346. The frame control device 560 determines the situation 11 based on the information A16 indicating the opening of the glass frame or the inner frame transmitted from the main control device 510.

After determining the gaming state of the pachinko machine 10 (step S520), the frame control device 560 operates as a state change determining means to determine whether or not the gaming state of the pachinko machine 10 has changed to a predetermined gaming state. (Step S530). The frame control device 560 determines the next change as a change to a predetermined gaming state.

State change 1: Change from normal game state to big hit game state State change 2: Change from big hit game state to normal game state State change 3: From open extension state (time saving game state, probability change time short game state) to normal game state Change of state 4: Change from during the game to the state of ending or interrupting the game In this embodiment, since the open extension state is always reached after the end of the jackpot game state, there is no case of state change 2. The frame control device 560 does not have to determine the state change 2. In other embodiments, there may be a case where the state change 2 occurs.

When it is determined that the game has changed to a predetermined gaming state (step S530: “YES”), the frame control device 560 operates as a release instructing means to instruct the fixing release means to release the firing intensity (step S540). .. In the present embodiment, the frame control device 560 operates the fixing release solenoid 182 by outputting a control signal to the fixing release solenoid 182. As a result, the rotation portion 152 is released from being fixed by the fixing button 154 on the handle 150. When it is determined that there is no change to the predetermined gaming state (step S530: "NO"), and after instructing the release of the firing intensity (step S540), the frame control device 560 performs the firing intensity canceling process of FIG. To finish.

According to the embodiment described above, the one-way communication from the main control device 510 to the frame control device 560 is unnecessary after preventing fraudulent acts on the main control device 510 via the frame control device 560. It is possible to avoid the fact that the firing intensity is continuously fixed by the judgment of the frame control device 560 based on the change in the gaming state.

Further, when determining a change to a predetermined gaming state based on the information indicating the gaming state transmitted from the main control device 510, it is based on the information indicating the gaming state from the main control device 510 that controls the progress of the game. Since it is determined that the firing intensity is released, it is possible to prevent the fixed firing intensity from being inadvertently released.

Further, when determining the above-mentioned state changes 1 to 3 as a change to a predetermined game state, the game ball is fired at a timing when it is necessary to separate the game ball between the first game area 211 and the second game area 212. The strength can be released.

Further, when the above-mentioned state change 4 (end of game) is determined as the change to the predetermined game state, the fixation of the firing intensity can be released at the timing when the player ends the game. In addition, it is possible to prevent unnecessary fixing of the firing intensity when the game is not performed, and the next new player can start the game under the same conditions. Since the above-mentioned state change 4 is determined based on the above-mentioned situations 1 to 10, it is possible to prevent the fixed firing intensity from being inadvertently released during the game.

In addition, when fraud is detected, the game can be promptly interrupted by releasing the fixation of the firing intensity. In addition, after the error state is cleared, the game can be restarted under the same conditions (initial state) as the firing intensity of the game ball. B. Other Embodiments The techniques disclosed in the present specification are not limited to the above-described embodiments, examples and modifications, and can be realized by various configurations without departing from the spirit thereof. For example, among the technical features in the above-described embodiments, examples, and modifications, those corresponding to the technical features in each embodiment described in the column of the outline of the invention solve some or all of the above-mentioned problems. It can be replaced and combined as appropriate to achieve some or all of the above effects. In addition, technical features not described as essential in this specification can be deleted as appropriate.

The frame control device 560 may determine at least one of the above-mentioned state changes 1 to 4 as a change to a predetermined gaming state (step S520). The frame control device 560 may determine the above-mentioned state 5 (state in which the game is completed) based on at least one of the above-mentioned situations 1 to 9 (step S520).

The function of adjusting the firing intensity by the rotating portion 152 of the handle 150 may be replaced by a button operation in the user interface 810. The function of fixing the firing intensity by the fixed button 154 of the handle 150 may be replaced by a button operation in the user interface 810. In this case, the frame control device 560 may release the fixation of the firing intensity by directly controlling the launching device 310 in place of the output of the control signal to the fixing release solenoid 182.

At least one of the firing intensity adjusting means, the firing strength fixing means, the fixing releasing means, and the initial setting means regarding the firing strength does not need to be provided on the handle 150, and may be provided on a part of the inner frame 120 different from the handle 150. However, it may be provided in the user interface 810 of the card unit 80. When the launch intensity adjusting means, the launch intensity fixing means, the fixing release means, and the initial setting means are realized by the user interface 810, the player can make adjustments related to the launch of the game ball by simply touching the handle 150 with the right hand. It can be implemented collectively in.

The trigger for releasing the fixation of the firing intensity may be the following conditions 1 and 2. <Condition 1>: When the game is released when the predetermined state suggesting the end of the game is reached. A) When the predetermined time elapses after the fireable ball data stored in the enclosed game machine becomes 0. By keeping the firing intensity fixed for a predetermined time after the ball data becomes 0, even if a prize occurs after the last game ball is fired (after the ball data becomes 0), the prize will be awarded. It becomes possible to fire the game ball that can be fired accordingly with the firing strength that has been fixed until then. B) After the fireable ball data stored in the enclosed gaming machine becomes 0, the last launched game ball was collected without any winning (the last launched game ball by the non-winning switch). In the case of detection) It is possible to release the fixation when it is certain that no game balls that can be fired will be generated after the number of balls held becomes 0, that is, when the end of the game is certain. .. C) When the glass frame and inner frame are opened (when the game progress is stopped) When the glass frame is opened (staff unlocks) while the firing strength is fixed, the fixing of the firing strength is released. (The launch of the game ball is stopped because the player has released his hand from the launch handle). The firing strength cannot be fixed while the glass frame is open. It is possible to prevent the inadvertent launch of the game ball in a state where the game cannot proceed. D) When a certain amount of money is consumed after the card is inserted The number of ball lendings may be counted and the fixed firing intensity may be released when the predetermined number of times is reached. After that, if the card unit determines that the same card is inserted, the firing intensity may not be fixed. When a certain amount of money is consumed, the player can be prevented from getting stuck by putting a load on the player. E) When a predetermined time has passed with the touch switch turned off In the case of a gaming state (probability change / time reduction) that is advantageous to the player, it is fired regardless of whether or not a predetermined time has passed since the touch switch was turned off. The strength fixation does not have to be released. When the firing intensity is 0 (when the firing handle is in the normal position), the firing intensity may not be fixed. <Condition 2>: When the end of the game is determined using a special device The game machine is equipped with a motion sensor (for example, an infrared sensor) that detects the presence or absence of the player, and the motion sensor detects the absence of the player. Then, the fixation of the firing intensity may be released. The motion sensor may be connected to the frame control device 560. The motion sensor may be connected to the main control device 510 and the detection signal may be transmitted to the frame control device 560. In that case, the detection signal may also be transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 520 that controls the effect device. Even if the touch switch 186 is off, the firing intensity may be continuously fixed as long as the player is detected by the motion sensor. If there is ball holding data, even if the presence of the player is detected by the motion sensor, a predetermined time is set until the firing intensity is released from the fixation, and if there is no ball holding data, the absence detection by the motion sensor is used. The fixation of the firing intensity may be released immediately. Even if the touch switch 186 is off and the player is detected, if the counting switch 162 or the card ejection operation is performed in the card unit 80, the fixed firing intensity is released when these operations are performed. You may.

In the display device, the fixed state, the non-fixed state, and the unfixed release ready state of the firing intensity may be identifiablely notified. For example, if it is in the fixed state, an icon indicating the state may be displayed, if it is in the non-fixed state, the icon may be hidden, and in the fixed release ready state (the predetermined time for releasing is being measured), the icon may blink. The icon may be displayed on a display device (user interface 810 of the card unit 80) that can be controlled by the frame control device 560.

The timing of releasing the fixation of the firing intensity is not limited to the case where the game state shifts or the operation by the player indicating the end of the game is performed. It may be a hinting notice. For example, if a signal based on the read-ahead determination result is transmitted from the main control device 510 to the frame control device 560 and the received signal indicates winning, the firing intensity is released at a timing different from the above-mentioned timing. You may. A signal may be transmitted from the main control device 510 to the frame control device 560 only when the read-ahead determination result is a big hit. When the fixing release before the start of the jackpot fluctuation becomes the jackpot notification in advance, the holding ball can be prepared for the jackpot game (for example, right-handed). When the jackpot notification is given in advance by releasing the fixation when the ball possession data is close to 0, it is possible to prevent the possession ball from becoming insufficient in preparation for the jackpot game. In this case, the pre-reading determination result (big hit) may be transmitted to the frame control device 560 on condition that the number of ball holding data is less than a predetermined number.

The firing intensity can be fixed when there is ball holding data that can be fired in any gaming state. It may not be possible to fix the card unit 80 simply by inserting the recording medium into the card unit 80.

At the timing when the game state changes during the game and it is necessary to separate the game balls (the timing when the fixation of the firing intensity is released), a notification prompting the change of the firing intensity may be performed (launch intensity indicating means). .. For example, the effect symbol display device 230 may display "right-handed", "left-handed", or the like, and the speaker may output a voice such as "please right-handed (left-handed)". As a result, when it is necessary to change the firing intensity in order to proceed with the game, the operation of releasing the fixing of the firing intensity becomes unnecessary, and the fixing of the firing intensity is automatically released, so that the firing intensity can be changed. It is easy to see that changes are needed.

Of the information that serves as a reference for the fixing release means to determine the release of the firing intensity, the predetermined information transmitted from the main control device 510 is the frame control device 560 configured to enable one-way communication from the main control device 510. , When the sub-integrated control device 520 receives the predetermined information from the main control device 510, which is transmitted to each of the sub-integrated control device 520 that controls the effect device, the sub-integrated control device 520 gives the effect device a firing intensity. You may instruct the notification suggesting the release of the fixation. The predetermined information in this case may be at least one of the information indicating the change from the normal gaming state to the jackpot gaming state and the information indicating the change from the open extension state to the normal gaming state. The notification suggesting the release of the fixed firing intensity may be a display of a separate striking instruction (“right-handed” or “left-handed”) on the effect symbol display device 230.

When the frame control device 560 receives an error signal from the main control device 510, the fixed firing intensity may be released and the launching of the game ball itself may be forcibly interrupted, and a signal indicating error release from the main control device 510 may be released. May be fireable upon receiving. As a result, it is possible to prevent the game from continuing in the error state.

10 ... Pachinko machine 80 ... Card unit 90 ... Hall computer 110 ... Outer frame 115 ... Hinge 120 ... Inner frame 121 ... Inner frame release switch 140 ... Front frame 141 ... Front frame release switch 142 ... Speaker 143 ... Transparent plate 144 ... Light emitting part 145 ... Hinge 146 ... Direction button 150 ... Handle 152 ... Rotating part 154 ... Fixed button 160 ... Operation unit relay terminal board 162 ... Counting switch 164 ... Ball number display device 180 ... Launch operation unit relay terminal plate 182 ... Fixing release solenoid 184 … Launch intensity fixed switch 185… Handle volume 186… Touch switch 187… Launch stop switch 200… Game board 210… Game area 211… First game area 212… Second game area 214… Introduction port 218… Recovery port 220… Center case 230 ... Directional symbol display device 241 ... 1st start port 242 ... 2nd start port 243 ... Ordinary symbol operation gate 245 ... Ordinary electric accessory 246 ... Ordinary winning port 248 ... Large winning port 250 ... Design display device relay terminal board 251 ... 1st special figure display device 252 ... 2nd special figure display device 253 ... Normal symbol display device 261 ... 1st special figure hold number display device 262 ... 2nd special figure hold number display device 263 ... Normal figure hold number display device 270 ... Game board relay terminal board 271 ... 1st start port switch 272 ... 2nd start port switch 273 ... Normal symbol operation switch 274 ... Left winning port switch 276 ... Count switch 277 ... Magnet sensor 278 ... Radio sensor 282 ... Large winning opening Solenoid 284 ... Solenoid for universal use 286 ... Prize ball number display device 310 ... Launch device 312 ... Launch device relay terminal board 314 ... Ball feed sensor 315 ... Launch inlet sensor 316 ... Launch motor 317 ... Ball feed solenoid 320 ... Polishing device 322 … Polishing device relay terminal plate 324… Cassette switch 325… Polishing motor sensor 326… Cassette motor 327 ... Polishing motor 330 ... Lifting device 332 ... Lifting relay terminal board 334 ... Lifting motor 336 ... Lifting inlet sensor 338 ... Lifting motor monitoring sensor 342 ... Inner frame relay terminal board 344 ... Winning ball sensor 345 ... Out ball Sensor 346 ... Appropriate amount sensor 347 ... Full tank sensor 352 ... Night monitoring switch 354 ... Alarm speaker 510 ... Main control device 520 ... Sub integrated control device 522 ... Volume adjustment switch 530 ... Production symbol control device 560 ... Frame control device 810 ... User interface 811 ... Balance display unit 812 ... Ball lending button 813 ... Return button 816 ... Handle lock display unit 820 ... Card insertion slot 830 ... Bill insertion slot 850 ... Game ball lending device 860 ... CR unit

Claims (3)

An enclosed gaming machine that is connected to a unit that reads and rewrites valuable value information recorded on a recording medium so that it can communicate with each other and circulates a gaming ball enclosed inside to play a game.
A main control device that controls the progress of the game according to the entry of the game ball into the entry port arranged in the game area, and
A sub-control device that controls the effect device based on the information received from the main control device, and
It is equipped with a frame control device that manages the number of balls held by the player, which is a game ball that can be used for the game.
The frame control device is
A launching device that launches a game ball into the game area,
A firing strength adjusting means for adjusting the firing strength of the game ball by the launching device from the initial strength to a desired strength based on the operation of the player.
A firing intensity fixing means for fixing the firing intensity adjusted by the firing intensity adjusting means based on the operation of the player, and a firing intensity fixing means.
A fixing release means for releasing the fixation of the firing intensity by the firing strength fixing means, and a fixing releasing means.
The gaming area includes an initial setting means for setting the firing intensity to the initial intensity in response to the release of the firing intensity by the fixing releasing means.
A first game area in which a game ball launched with a firing intensity lower than a predetermined value mainly rolls, and
Including a second game area in which a game ball launched at a predetermined firing intensity or higher mainly rolls.
A first starting port is arranged in the first gaming area, and the first starting port is arranged.
Operates as game balls allows ball entrance at favorable jackpot gaming state to the second start hole consisting of the variable input Prize device second game region ball entrance index changes, the player than the normal game state The main control device is equipped with a large winning opening.
A hit / fail determination means for determining whether or not to shift to the jackpot game state due to the entry of the game ball into the first start port and the second start port.
When a predetermined condition is satisfied, after the end of the jackpot gaming state, the opening extension executing means for executing the opening extension state in which the opening time of the variable winning device is extended from the normal gaming state is included.
The main control device transmits one piece of information to the sub control device and the frame control device at one trigger.
The sub-control device instructs the notification prompting the change of the firing intensity based on the reception of the one information.
The frame control device is an enclosed ball game machine that instructs the fixing release means to release the fixation of the firing intensity based on the reception of the one information. In the enclosed gaming machine according to claim 1,
An enclosed ball-and-ball gaming machine characterized in that the one trigger is the time of transition to the jackpot gaming state, and the one information is information indicating the transition to the jackpot gaming state. In the enclosed gaming machine according to claim 1,
An enclosed ball gaming machine characterized in that one of the triggers is the end of the open extension state, and the one information is information indicating a transition from the open extension state to the normal gaming state.

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