JP6906817B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

A pachinko machine, which is a type of game machine, is installed in a game machine installation facility (so-called island facility) in a game hall. Then, the pachinko gaming machine has a function of transmitting a signal that can identify that fact to the outside when, for example, a big hit game occurs. For example, an information display device installed in a gaming machine installation facility or the like has the signal. For example, the number of big hits is notified by receiving the above (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2009-254687

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

The present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of delivering desired information.

A gaming machine that solves the above problems is provided with a large winning opening and a plurality of winning openings different from the large winning opening, and when a game ball enters the large winning opening, one ball is entered. A predetermined number of prize balls are paid out, and when a game ball enters the winning opening, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out for each winning opening. in machine, among the game ball that is struck by the firing means, the effective ball detecting means for detecting the effective sphere is a game ball which has reached the game area, among the effective sphere, a game ball that ball entrance to the winning opening a ball entrance detection means for detecting a normal prize ball counting means for counting the total number of prize balls paid out during normal game from the gaming machine, normal effective ball count for counting the total number of your Keru effective ball during normal game means, and the total state during the effective ball counting means for counting the total number of all your Keru effective ball to the playing state, the total number of valid spheres that have been counted in all states when the effective ball counting means reaches a predetermined number wherein a Shodama storage means for storing the total number of the prize balls is counted by the time prize ball counting means normal, the total number of valid sphere said that have been counted in all states when the effective ball counting means to a predetermined number of time the effective ball storage means for storing the total number of valid sphere said that have been counted by normal effective ball counting means when it reaches, the prize balls during the normal game to the total number of your Keru effective sphere during the normal game The base value counting means for counting the base value indicating the ratio of the total number, the base value storing means for storing the base value information capable of specifying the base value counted by the base value counting means, the display means, and the jackpot probability. The base value includes a setting means for setting predetermined setting information and an initialization means for initializing the information held even when the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, and the base value is a predetermined counting period. The base value is counted for each, and the base value includes a first base value which is a base value in the current counting period and a plurality of second bases which are base values in each of a plurality of counting periods retroactively from the previous counting period. The display means has a base display unit for displaying the base value, and an identifier display unit for displaying the identifier of the base value displayed on the base display unit. the value storage unit, the first base value information that can specify a base value, a base value information that can specify each of the plurality of second base value, are possible memorize in the base display unit , said a first base value, and the previous SL plurality of second base value, is displayed, the identifier identifying the first base value There is a first identifier to be used and a second identifier to identify the second base value, and each counting content of the normal time prize ball counting means and the normal time effective ball counting means, the prize ball storage means, and the valid When the sphere storage means and the storage contents of the base value storage means cannot be initialized by the initialization means, and the display means when the power supply is started, the power supply is stopped. display of the base value that was displayed is restored, in the said display means, said display mode at a timing determined according to the total number of enabled spheres that have been counted in all states when the effective ball counting means is changed However, at the timing of the change, the display mode is changed without being notified that the display mode is changed, and the gaming machine has a first mode that allows the setting of the setting information and the current setting information. The gaming machine has a second mode for notifying setting information, and the gaming machine can notify that it is in the first mode and that it is in the second mode, respectively. Is performed by the symbol display means for displaying the symbol in the variable game, and in each notification, the symbol display means displays a display pattern different from the display pattern of the jackpot symbol, and in the case of the first mode, the above display patterns and Ri display pattern Do different of said symbol display means when it is the second mode symbol display means, the game machine has a customization customization can by the player for a predetermined item, the The customization can be performed regardless of the base value, and the display means switches between the first display state for displaying the first base value and the second display state for displaying the second base value. Ru can be carried out even at the time aspect of the change.
In the gaming machine, the gaming machine includes a main board and a sub-board for which information is transmitted from the main board in one direction, and the main board is assigned a control number. The display means is arranged at a position that does not overlap with the display unit that displays information other than the control number.
In the gaming machine, the gaming machine includes a main board and a sub-board for which information is transmitted from the main board in one direction, and the main board is assigned a control number. The display means is arranged at a position that does not overlap with the display unit of the control number.
In the gaming machine, the gaming machine includes a main board, a control board in which information is transmitted in one direction from the main board, and a control board in which information is transmitted in both directions to the main board. The display means is arranged on a control board in which information is transmitted in both directions to the main board.

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

Overall perspective view of the pachinko machine. Front view of the game board. A perspective view of the rear side of the game board. An exploded perspective view of the main board unit. Front view of the main board unit. A block diagram showing an electrical configuration of a pachinko machine. Explanatory drawing explaining the game state and the game for each game state. Front view of the display mounted on the main board. (A) and (b) are explanatory views explaining the display state of a display. A timing chart that explains the display interval of the display. Explanatory drawing explaining the counting control and display control of a base value. Explanatory drawing explaining the counting control and display control of a base value. The block diagram which shows the electrical structure of the main board of 2nd Embodiment. Explanatory drawing explaining setting information. Explanatory drawing explaining the display of a base value and setting information. (A) to (d) are explanatory views for explaining the display state of the display device in the third embodiment. A timing chart that explains the display interval of the display. (A) to (e) are explanatory views for explaining display control of a base value. A timing chart for explaining the display interval of the display in another example. A timing chart for explaining the display interval of the display in another example. Explanatory drawing explaining the display state when a plurality of indicators are provided in another example. Explanatory drawing explaining the installation example of a plurality of indicators in another example.

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

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

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

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

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

As shown in FIG. 2, a game region YBa having a substantially circular shape when viewed from the front is defined on the board surface of the game board YB. An effect display device 11 having an image display unit GH is provided substantially in the center of the game area YBa. The image display unit GH of the effect display device 11 is, for example, a liquid crystal display type display unit. The effect display device 11 displays various effects using images, such as a symbol variation game using an effect symbol (decorative symbol).

Further, in the game area YBa of the game board YB, a plurality of winning openings (entry openings) into which a game ball can be entered are arranged. The winning openings include a first starting opening 12, a second starting opening 13, a large winning opening 15, and ordinary winning openings 16 and 17.

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

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

The large prize opening 15 is a winning opening for inserting a game ball when the conditions for paying out the prize ball are satisfied. In this embodiment, the large winning opening 15 is located at the lower right of the effect display device 11. The large winning opening 15 is closed so that a game ball cannot be entered when a predetermined condition (winning of a special symbol) is not satisfied. Then, when the predetermined condition (winning of a special symbol) is satisfied, the large winning opening 15 is opened so that the game ball can be entered or can be easily entered. The large winning opening 15 receives power from an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) and opens. In this embodiment, the actuator that opens the large winning opening 15 is the actuator AC2 shown in FIG. In addition, a ball passage (not shown) that guides the entered game ball to the rear side of the game board YB is continuously provided in the large winning opening 15, and the game ball that has entered the large winning opening 15 is detected in the ball passage. Means (count switch (sensor) S3 shown in FIG. 6) are provided.

The ordinary winning openings 16 and 17 are winning openings for inserting a game ball when the conditions for paying out the winning ball are satisfied. In this embodiment, the ordinary winning openings 16 and 17 are located in the left area and the right area of the game area YBa, respectively. In addition, the normal winning openings 16 and 17 are always open so that a game ball can be inserted.

The normal winning opening 16 on the left is in a position where a game ball launched mainly aimed at the first starting opening 12 can enter, and a game ball launched aiming at the large winning opening 15 cannot enter. In position. In this embodiment, a plurality of ordinary winning openings 16 are provided in the left area. Each of the left normal winning openings 16 is connected with a ball passage (not shown) that guides the entered game ball to the rear side of the game board YB, and the ball passage is connected to each ordinary winning opening 16. A means for detecting the game ball (ordinary mouth switch (sensor) S5 shown in FIG. 6) is provided. The ball passage connected to the left ordinary winning opening 16 is composed of a plurality of branch passages that receive the game balls that have entered each ordinary winning opening 16 and a collective passage that accepts the game balls guided through each branch passage. A single ordinary port switch S5 is arranged in the gathering passage.

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

In this embodiment, the first starting opening 12, the second starting opening 13, the large winning opening 15, and the ordinary winning openings 16 and 17 all satisfy the conditions for paying out the winning balls by entering the game balls. The winning openings 12, the first starting opening 12, the second starting opening 13, and the ordinary winning openings 16 and 17, are a plurality of winning openings different from the large winning openings 15. In this embodiment, the number of prize balls in the first starting port 12 is [4 balls], the number of prize balls in the second starting port 13 is [1 ball], and the number of prize balls in the large winning opening 15 is [15 balls]. In addition, the number of prize balls of the ordinary winning openings 16 and 17 is set to [5 balls]. The number of game balls determined as the number of prize balls is the number of game balls paid out from the pachinko gaming machine 10 for each ball entered. The first starting port 12, the second starting port 13, the large winning opening 15, and the ordinary winning openings 16 and 17 are ball-entry devices to be paid out by entering the game ball, and are used in the pachinko gaming machine 10. Is equipped with a plurality of ball entry devices that are subject to prize ball payout as described above.

Further, an operating gate 18 is arranged in the game area YBa. In this embodiment, the operating gate 18 is a region on the right side of the game area YBa, and is located above the second starting opening 13 and the big winning opening 15. The operating gate 18 is always open with an open gate opening 18a so that a game ball can be inserted. A means (gate switch (sensor) S4 shown in FIG. 6) for detecting a game ball entering and passing through is provided at the gate opening 18a. The gate opening 18a of the operating gate 18 is an entrance for entering a game ball when the starting condition of a symbol variation game using a normal symbol (hereinafter referred to as “general symbol variation game”) is satisfied. The second starting port 13 wins a winning lottery of a normal symbol performed by entering a game ball into the operating gate 18, is derived in a normal figure variation game, and then operates from a closed state to an open state. The operating gate 18 is not a ball entry device for paying out the prize ball when the game ball enters, and even if the game ball enters the operating gate 18, the prize ball payout condition is not satisfied.

In this embodiment, the player adjusts the intensity of the firing intensity of the firing handle HD to hit the game ball into the left region and the right region, and the first starting port 12 and the second starting port 13 are used. , It is possible to put a game ball into the large winning opening 15, the normal winning opening 16, 17 or the operating gate 18. Specifically, when the game ball is launched by adjusting the firing intensity to be stronger (so-called right-handed), the game ball is easily guided down to the right area, and the second starting port 13 and the large winning opening 15, there is a possibility of entering the normal winning opening 17 on the right side or the operating gate 18. Since it is necessary to fire the game ball vigorously in order to reach the region on the right side, right-handed striking is performed by adjusting the firing intensity to the maximum intensity or a strength slightly weaker than the maximum intensity.

On the other hand, when the game ball is launched by adjusting the firing intensity to be weak (so-called left-handed), the game ball is easily guided down to the left area, and the first starting port 12 or the left normal winning prize. There is a possibility of entering the mouth 16. Further, since it is not necessary to launch the game ball as vigorously as in the case of right-handed hitting, the strength of the left-handed hitting is adjusted so that the launched game ball does not reach the right region. In this embodiment, when a right-handed hit is made, a flow path of the game ball is provided by a game part such as a game nail so that the game ball cannot enter the first starting port 12 or the left normal winning opening 16. Is formed. It should be noted that the game parts may be arranged so as to restrict entry into the first starting opening 12 or the left normal winning opening 16 when hitting right, or as compared with when hitting left. It may be arranged so that it is difficult to enter the first starting port 12 or the normal winning opening 16 on the left side (the probability of entering the ball is extremely low).

In this embodiment, the "left area" is an area located on the left side of the center line C that bisects the game area YBa to the left and right when the game board YB is viewed from the front. Further, in this embodiment, the "right region" is an region located on the right side of the center line C when the game board YB is viewed from the front. The game ball launched by the operation of the launch handle HD in the pachinko gaming machine 10 is guided by the launch passage 19 located on the left side when the game board YB is viewed from the front, and is located at the most downstream of the launch passage 19 to prevent reversion. It passes through the valve 20 and reaches the game area YBa. Therefore, the "left area" is also an area closer to the launch passage 19, and conversely, the "right area" is also an area away from the launch passage 19. Then, the game ball that is guided down the left area passes through the left side of the effect display device 11 located in the game area YBa and heads for the out port 21 located at the lowermost part of the game area YBa. Further, the game ball that is guided down the right area passes through the right side of the effect display device 11 located in the game area YBa and heads for the out port 21.

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

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

Returning to the description of the game board YB, the game board YB is provided with the special figure display device 23, the hold display device 24, and the normal figure display device 25 shown in FIG. These display devices are located at a portion of the gaming board YB that is visible to the player when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is viewed from the front. For example, these display devices are arranged on a decorative member arranged in the game area of the game board YB, a corner decorative member of the game board YB, and the like.

The special symbol display device 23 plays a symbol variation game using a special symbol (hereinafter referred to as a “special symbol variation game”), and in the special symbol variation game, a special symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the big hit lottery is derived. .. The special symbol display device 23 includes a first special symbol display device for playing a symbol variation game of the first special symbol (hereinafter referred to as “first special symbol variation game”) and a symbol variation game of the second special symbol (hereinafter referred to as “first special symbol variation game”). , "2nd special figure fluctuation game"), and there is a second special figure display device. When the game ball enters the first starting port 12 and is detected, the starting condition of the first special figure variation game is satisfied. On the other hand, when the game ball enters the second starting port 13 and is detected, the starting condition of the second special figure variation game is satisfied. In the first special symbol and the second special symbol, a big hit lottery is performed when the starting condition is satisfied, and the probability of winning the big hit lottery is the same. On the other hand, the first special symbol and the second special symbol have different types of jackpots determined when the jackpot lottery is won and the determination ratio of jackpots of the same type. As a result, the first special symbol and the second special symbol have different advantages when winning the big hit lottery (for example, the number of prize balls, the period for granting the winning rate improvement state, etc.).

Further, when the starting condition is satisfied, a special figure variation game is played on the special figure display device 23 in order to derive the lottery result of the big hit lottery, and the special symbol derived in the special figure variation game is supported. A symbol variation game for deriving the result is also performed in the effect display device 11 using the effect symbol.

The special figure display device 23 is a display device provided with a light emitting body. In the special figure variation game, an arbitrary combination of light emitting bodies constituting the display device is derived as a special symbol. The special symbol includes a jackpot symbol derived when the jackpot lottery is won and a missed symbol derived when the jackpot lottery is not won. On the other hand, in the symbol variation game of the effect symbols, a combination of the effect symbols in a plurality of rows is derived. The production design is composed of, for example, a design that imitates Arabic numerals. Then, a combination in which the production symbols in all rows are the same production symbol is set as a jackpot combination that can identify that the jackpot lottery has been won, and a combination in which the production symbols in all rows are not the same production symbol is won in the jackpot lottery. It is a combination of identifiable outliers that did not exist.

The result derived in the symbol variation game of the effect symbol corresponds to the result derived in the special symbol variation game. Therefore, in the special symbol variation game, the lottery result of the big hit lottery is derived by the special symbol, while in the symbol variation game of the production symbol, the information that can specify the lottery result of the jackpot lottery is derived by the production symbol. The first special symbol variation game and the second special symbol variation game are not executed at the same time, and the effect display device 11 plays a symbol variation game of the effect symbol corresponding to the executed special symbol.

The hold display device 24 displays the number of special figure variation games (start hold number) whose execution is held. The hold display device 24 includes a first hold display device that displays the number of start hold of the first special symbol and a second hold display device that displays the number of start hold of the second special symbol. The normal figure display device 25 plays a normal figure change game, and in the normal figure change game, a normal symbol according to a lottery result of a winning lottery of a normal symbol is derived.

Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a frame mounting member 50 to be assembled on the rear side of the gaming board YB. The frame mounting member 50 is a flat square box-shaped member with an open front, and various game parts can be assembled. The frame mounting member 50 is fixed to the back surface of the game board YB by using fasteners such as screws.

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

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

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

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

The effect display board 46 controls the effect display device 11. The voice / lamp substrate 47 controls the decorative lamp La and the speaker Sp. The sub control board 32 controls a plurality of sub boards in a unified manner. As shown in FIG. 6, the effect display board 46, the sound / lamp board 47, and the sub control board 32 are all sub boards 42. The sub control board 32 and the voice / lamp board 47 may be configured as independent control boards or as a single control board.

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

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

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

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

The base member 82 includes a plurality of engaging portions 83a and a single recess 83b inside the upper guide groove 83U. The engaging portion 83a and the recess 83b of the upper guide groove 83U are arranged at a predetermined interval along the direction in which the upper guide groove 83U extends. Further, the base member 82 is provided with a plurality of engaging portions 83a and a single recess 83b inside the lower guide groove 83L. The engaging portion 83a and the recess 83b of the lower guide groove 83L are arranged at a predetermined interval along the direction in which the lower guide groove 83L extends. The engaging portion 83a of the upper guide groove 83U and the engaging portion 83a of the lower guide groove 83L face each other in the vertical direction with the main board 30 (fitting recess 82a) interposed therebetween, and are below the recess 83b of the upper guide groove 83U. The recess 83b of the guide groove 83L faces each other in the vertical direction with the main substrate 30 (fitting recess 82a) interposed therebetween.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

As shown in FIG. 4, the main substrate case 81 includes a first caulking piece 90. The first caulking piece 90 includes a base wall 90a and square plate-shaped side walls 90b and 90b protruding rearward from the left and right ends of the base wall 90a and extending in the vertical direction. ing. The first caulking piece 90 includes locking pieces 90c and 90c on the side walls 90b and 90b, respectively. The locking pieces 90c and 90c are plate-like members whose base ends are connected to the side walls 90b and 90b, respectively, and whose tip is projected between the side walls 90b and 90b. The base end portions of the locking pieces 90c and 90c are arranged closer to the tip ends (rear) of the side walls 90b and 90b than the tip ends of the locking pieces 90c and 90c. The locking pieces 90c and 90c can be bent relatively easily in the left-right direction around the base end portion, respectively, but are difficult to bend in the protruding direction (front-back direction) of the side walls 90b and 90b, and are predetermined. It has strength.

Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the main substrate case 81 includes a second caulking piece 91. The second caulking piece 91 protrudes forward from the square plate-shaped base portion 91a extending in the vertical direction and the front surface (the surface on the side of the first caulking piece 90) of the base portion 91a, and in the vertical direction. It includes a lock plate 91b extending along it. The lock plate 91b is provided with a lock hole 91c that penetrates the lock plate 91b in the thickness direction (left-right direction). In this embodiment, the shape of the lock hole 91c is a quadrangle.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The main board 30 includes a CPU 30a for main control capable of executing a control operation in a predetermined procedure. Further, the CPU 30a controls the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 10. The CPU 30a is a processing unit (central processing unit) that performs a predetermined process. In this embodiment, the CPU 30a has a built-in memory, and the memory is provided with a read-only ROM area and a read / write RWM area. As a result, as shown in FIG. 6, the main board 30 includes a ROM 30b for main control corresponding to the ROM area and an RWM 30c for main control corresponding to the RWM area. The memory may be separate from the CPU 30a. Further, the main board 30 includes a random number generation circuit 30d and a display (base monitor) 105. Although not shown, the main board 30 also includes electronic components such as an input / output circuit and a clock generation circuit. Then, in a state where the main board 30 is housed in the main board case 81, the above-mentioned electronic components can be visually recognized through the cover member 86 of the main board case 81.

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

The ROM 30b stores a main control program for executing processing related to the game, information for specifying a variation pattern (main variation pattern) of a special symbol, various determination values, and the like. As the main fluctuation pattern, it is possible to specify the fluctuation time (effect time) between the start of fluctuation of the special symbol and the display of the special symbol as a fixed stop. The main fluctuation pattern can be classified into a fluctuation pattern for jackpot fluctuation and a fluctuation pattern for missed fluctuation. Further, the various determination values include a jackpot determination value used for the jackpot lottery, a normal hit determination value used for the ordinary symbol hit lottery, and the like. Further, the RWM 30c stores various information (random value, timer value, flag, number of pending starts, etc.) that is appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. That is, the CPU 30a stores data (control information) indicating the calculation result by itself in the RWM area of the memory.

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

The payout board 31 has a payout control CPU 31a capable of executing a control operation in a predetermined procedure, a payout control ROM 31b for storing control information such as a control program of the CPU 31a, and writing and reading of necessary data. It is equipped with an RWM31c for payout control that can be used. The payout board 31 is connected to the main board 30 via a relay terminal board 37. The main board 30 and the payout board 31 are electrically connected so that information (control signal) is transmitted in both directions. The payout board 31 drives the payout unit HS based on the prize ball signal instructing the payout of the prize balls transmitted from the main board 30, and pays out a predetermined number of prize balls.

The prize ball signal (prize ball designation command) transmitted from the main board 30 to the payout board 31 can specify the number of prize balls corresponding to the prize ball by entering the prize ball to be paid out. It is configured in. For example, the prize ball signal when the ball enters the first starting port 12 is configured so that [4 balls] can be specified as the number of prize balls. For example, when the total number of prize balls to be paid out is managed on the main board 30, the prize ball signal is configured to instruct the payout of one prize ball, and the required number of times. (Until the total number of prize balls becomes zero), a prize ball signal instructing the payout of one prize ball may be transmitted to the payout board 31. The prize ball signal is composed of 2-byte data, and one of the first-byte data and the second-byte data indicates that the prize ball is paid out, and the other is the number of prize balls. It is the data which shows.

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

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

When a game ball (effective ball) launched into the game area YBa of the game board YB in the pachinko game machine 10 and then flowed down the game area YBa is to be awarded to various prize openings to be paid out. When the ball enters the out opening 21 without winning any of the winning openings, the ball may enter the out opening 21 after passing through the operating gate 18. Then, the game ball that has won a prize in any of the winning openings and the game ball that has entered the out opening 21 are finally discharged to the outside of the machine through the guide passage mounted on the middle frame WN.

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

In this embodiment, the out switch S7 corresponds to an effective ball detecting means for detecting a game ball used in the game. The pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment includes a single effective ball detecting means. Further, in this embodiment, the starting port switches S1 and S2 and the normal port switches S5 and S6 are the first starting port 12 and the second starting port 13 as winning ports different from the large winning opening 15 among the effective balls. , And a ball entry detection means for detecting a game ball that has entered the normal winning openings 16 and 17. The pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment includes a plurality of ball entry detection means.

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

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

The information signal is a signal that makes it possible to specify information related to the game of the pachinko gaming machine 10. For example, as such information, the state of a big hit game, the fact that the game ball has entered the starting port (first starting port 12, the second starting port 13), the special figure changing game, and the normal figure changing game have ended. That, and so on. The door opening signal is a signal that makes it possible to identify that the mounting frame (front frame WM, middle frame WN) of the pachinko gaming machine 10 has been opened. The security signal is a signal that makes it possible to identify an error that has occurred in the pachinko gaming machine 10. For example, the errors include RWM clear, magnetic error, induced magnetic field detection error, large winning opening illegal winning error, and ordinary electric accessory illegal winning error.

The prize ball schedule signal indicates that there is a plan to pay out a game ball as a prize ball of a predetermined number of units (for example, 10 balls) regardless of whether or not the prize ball is paid out by the payout unit HS. Is a signal that makes it possible to identify. The prize ball schedule signal is transmitted every time the number of prize ball schedule balls (number of balls to be paid out) counted when the prize ball signal is received exceeds a certain number of balls (for example, 10 balls). The prize ball information signal is a signal that makes it possible to specify that a game ball as a prize ball of a predetermined number of units (for example, 10 balls) has been paid out. The prize ball information signal is transmitted every time the payout of the game ball as a fixed number of prize balls is completed. The out signal is transmitted every time the number of effective spheres counted each time the out switch S7 detects an effective sphere exceeds a certain number of spheres (for example, 10 spheres).

The prize ball schedule signal, the prize ball information signal, and the out signal are transmitted for a certain period of time (for example, 128 ms). Further, when the prize ball schedule signal, the prize ball information signal, and the out signal are continuously transmitted, they are transmitted at regular intervals (for example, 128 ms). The fixed time and the fixed interval at which the signal is transmitted are the same time. Further, the case of continuous transmission is, for example, a case where the out signal reaches a certain number of effective balls detected by the out switch S7 while being transmitted for a certain period of time. Then, in this case, the out signal is transmitted at regular intervals after a certain period of time has elapsed. The transmission of such a signal is the same for the prize ball schedule signal and the prize ball information signal.

The prize ball schedule signal, the prize ball information signal, and the out signal are binary signals that can take a first state (for example, an on (Hi) state) and a second state (for example, an off (Low) state). Specifically, it is in the first state when it is transmitted, and in the second state when it is not transmitted. The time during which the prize ball schedule signal, the prize ball information signal, and the out signal can be in the on state can be arbitrarily changed, and the interval (time during which the prize ball information signal can be in the off state) when continuously transmitted is arbitrary. It can be changed.

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

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

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

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

Then, when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is supplied with power and started (including at the time of power recovery), the stored contents of the main control CPU 30a and the payout control CPU 31a are stored when the RWM initialization instruction is not received. It confirms whether it is normal, and when it is normal, it performs a process of restoring based on the stored information (stored contents) related to the game control. As a result, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is restored based on the stored contents of the RWM (information regarding game control when the power is cut off). Whether the stored contents are normal or abnormal is confirmed, for example, by confirming the status of the backup flag and confirming the match of the checksum. On the other hand, even when the RWM initialization instruction is not received, when the RWM storage content is abnormal, the RWM is initialized to set the initial value, and when the RWM initialization instruction is received. Control is started in the same manner. That is, when the stored content of the RWM is abnormal, the above-mentioned information regarding the game control is initialized. The RWM initialization instruction can be given by operating the RWM clear button 104 when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is turned on.

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

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

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

When the CPU 30a for the main control receives the detection signal from the start port switch S1 by entering the ball into the first start port 12, the number of start hold of the first special symbol (hereinafter, "the number of hold of the first special figure"). Is less than the upper limit (4 in this embodiment). Then, when the number of the first special figure reserved is less than the upper limit number, the CPU 30a rewrites the number of the first special figure reserved by adding one, and displays the number of the first special figure reserved after the addition. Figure Controls the hold display device 24 for the number of holds. On the other hand, the CPU 30a does not add the number of 1st special figure reservations when the number of 1st special figure reservations has reached the upper limit.

Further, when the CPU 30a receives the detection signal from the start port switch S2 by entering the second start port 13, the number of start hold of the second special symbol (hereinafter referred to as "the number of hold of the second special figure"). It is determined whether (shown) is less than the upper limit number (4 in this embodiment). Then, when the number of the second special figure reserved is less than the upper limit number, the CPU 30a rewrites by adding 1 to the number of the second special figure reserved, and displays the number of the second special figure reserved after the addition. Figure Controls the hold display device 24 for the number of holds. On the other hand, the CPU 30a does not add the second special figure reservation number when the second special figure reservation number has reached the upper limit number.

In the CPU 30a, the game ball enters the start port (first start port 12 or second start port 13) that satisfies the start condition of the symbol variation game, and the number of start hold (first special figure hold number or second special figure) It is a counting means for counting the number of start hold when the condition that the number of hold) is less than the upper limit is satisfied. Further, the hold display device 24 is a means capable of displaying the counting result of the number of start hold. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be equipped with a device for directly displaying numbers as a hold display device 24, or a device provided with a plurality of light emitters and displaying the number of start hold according to the number of lights. ing. Further, the start hold number counted by the CPU 30a is information about the special figure fluctuation game stored in the RWM30c, which is retained even when the power supply is stopped, and is information that can be restored when the power supply is started. .. That is, when the pachinko gaming machine 10 holds information that can specify "4" as the number of start hold, for example, the pachinko game machine 10 can return with the start hold number as "4" when the power supply is started, and at the time of return. On the hold display device 24 of the above, the number of returned start hold is displayed. On the other hand, the start hold number counted by the CPU 30a is information initialized by the initialization instruction of the RWM. Therefore, the hold display device 24 when it is initialized shows an initial value of “0 (zero)”.

Further, when the number of start hold (first special figure hold number or second special figure hold number) is added, the CPU 30a provides the sub-board 42 with information (such as a hold designation command) that can specify the start hold number after the addition. Send. The sub-board 42 notifies information that can specify the number of start hold after addition. For example, the image display unit GH of the effect display device 11 displays an image showing the number of holds as information that can identify the number of start hold after addition.

Further, when the game ball enters the ball less than the upper limit of the number of pending starts, the CPU 30a acquires the values of various random numbers when the ball enters, and also obtains random number information capable of specifying the values of the acquired various random numbers. , RWM30c stores. The random number information may be composed of random number values, or may be composed of information obtained by converting a random number value into other identifiable information. When the CPU 30a stores random number information, the CPU 30a has a game ball entry order (information storage order) that triggered the acquisition of the random number value and a game ball entry order (information). It is stored in the RWM30c so that the storage order) can be specified. When acquiring the value of the random number, the CPU 30a acquires the value of the jackpot random number from the random number generation circuit 30d, and acquires the value of the jackpot symbol random number and the value of the variation pattern distribution random number from the RWM30c.

Further, the CPU 30a performs a prize ball process for paying out the prize ball in the process when the detection signals from the start port switches S1 and S2, the count switches S3, and the normal port switches S5 and S6 are received. In the prize ball processing, a prize ball signal (prize ball designation command) to be transmitted to the payout board 31 is generated and transmitted. The CPU 31a of the payout board 31 that has received the prize ball signal operates the payout unit HS to pay out the number of game balls specified by the prize ball signal as prize balls.

Further, in the process when the detection signal from the gate switch S4 is received, the CPU 30a performs a process of storing the hold of the normal figure fluctuation game and a process of acquiring various random numbers used for a winning lottery of a normal symbol. It should be noted that the CPU 30a satisfies the condition that the game ball enters the operating gate 18 that satisfies the start condition of the normal figure variation game, and the number of pending starts of the normal symbol is less than the upper limit number (4 in this embodiment). It is a counting means that counts the number of pending starts of ordinary symbols as an opportunity. The number of start hold of the normal symbol is displayed on a normal symbol hold display device (not shown) controlled by the CPU 30a. Further, the start hold number of the normal symbol is stored in the RWM30c together with the start hold number of the special symbol, and is similarly retained even when the power supply is stopped, and is information that can be restored when the power supply is started. Is. Further, the start hold number of the normal symbol is information that is initialized by the initialization instruction of the RWM.

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

In the special figure variation processing, the CPU 30a determines whether or not the start condition of the special figure variation game is satisfied. In this determination, the CPU 30a determines that the start condition is satisfied when the special figure variation game is not being executed and the jackpot game is not in progress, while the special figure variation game is being executed or the jackpot game is in progress. It is determined that the start condition is not satisfied. Then, when the start condition is not satisfied, the CPU 30a ends the special figure variation process.

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

When both the number of reserved first special figures and the number of reserved second special figures are zero, the CPU 30a performs a process for executing a demonstration effect (hereinafter referred to as "demo effect"). The demonstration effect is an effect for notifying that the pachinko gaming machine 10 is in a standby state by using a device such as an effect display device 11 to obtain a customer attraction effect.

When starting the second special figure fluctuation game, the CPU 30a subtracts 1 from the second special figure hold number and rewrites it, and at the same time, displays the second special figure hold number after the subtraction for the second special figure hold number. Controls the hold display device 24. Further, when the number of the second special figure hold is subtracted, the CPU 30a transmits information (such as a hold designation command) that can specify the number of the second special figure hold after the subtraction to the sub-board 42.

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

In the jackpot lottery, the CPU 30a determines whether the value of the jackpot random number acquired from the RWM30c matches the jackpot determination value. Then, when the value of the jackpot random number and the jackpot determination value match, the jackpot lottery is won. When the big hit lottery is won, the CPU 30a performs the big hit process. Specifically, the CPU 30a determines the jackpot symbol of the special symbol based on the value of the jackpot symbol random number specified from the acquired random number information. The determined jackpot symbol becomes a fixed stop symbol derived in the special figure fluctuation game. The jackpot symbol of the special symbol is associated with the type of jackpot. Therefore, determining the jackpot symbol determines the type of jackpot. Further, the CPU 30a determines the fluctuation pattern from the fluctuation patterns for jackpot fluctuation that can be selected when the jackpot is won, based on the value of the fluctuation pattern distribution random number specified from the acquired random number information.

Further, if the CPU 30a does not win the big hit lottery, the CPU 30a performs a loss processing. In the detachment process, the CPU 30a determines the detached symbol of the special symbol. This determined out-of-order symbol becomes a fixed stop symbol derived in the special figure fluctuation game. Further, the CPU 30a determines a fluctuation pattern for deviation fluctuation based on the value of the fluctuation pattern distribution random number specified from the acquired random number information. When determining the variation pattern for the out-of-reach variation, the CPU 30a determines either the variation pattern with reach or the variation pattern without reach.

When starting the first special symbol variation game, the CPU 30a performs the same control as the control of the second special symbol described above for the first special symbol. That is, the CPU 30a performs a jackpot process or a missed process based on the result of the subtraction of the start hold number of the first special symbol, the jackpot lottery, and the jackpot lottery.

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

When starting the special figure variation game, the CPU 30a generates a variation start command (variation start information) that can specify that the symbol variation game is to be started as control information. The fluctuation start command also includes information that can identify the fluctuation pattern determined in the jackpot processing or the loss processing described above. Further, when starting the special figure variation game, the CPU 30a generates a special figure command (special figure information) capable of specifying a special symbol as control information. Since the jackpot symbol of the special symbol corresponds to the type of jackpot, the type of jackpot can be specified by the special symbol information. Therefore, the special figure command is also information that can identify whether or not the command is correct, and is also information that can identify the type of jackpot.

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

The fluctuation pattern of the special figure fluctuation game defines the fluctuation time of the special figure fluctuation game (time until the special symbol is derived). The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a variation pattern of a plurality of types of special figure variation games having different variation times. Among the fluctuation patterns of the special figure fluctuation game, the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern with reach for jackpot fluctuation and the fluctuation pattern with reach for missed fluctuation is defined as a longer time than the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern without reach for missed fluctuation. There is. This is because, in the symbol variation game of the effect symbol, the time of the variation in which the reach effect is not performed is lengthened so as not to interfere with the digestion of the game (digestion of the start holding ball). The fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern for the deviation fluctuation is defined as a relatively short time, and is, for example, a time of about 5,000 to 10,000 ms during a normal game (low certainty and low base). Further, for example, a time shorter than that during the normal game is specified except during the normal game (at the time of high accuracy or at the time of high base), for example, a time of about 1000 to 3000 ms. Further, when the function of shortening the fluctuation time by the number of start hold at the start of the fluctuation is installed, the fluctuation pattern of the shortened fluctuation in which the fluctuation time of, for example, about 1000 ms is specified is determined even during the normal game. In some cases.

Next, the processing related to the progress of the jackpot game performed by winning the jackpot lottery will be described.
The jackpot game of this embodiment is composed of an opening accompanying the start of the jackpot game, a round game in which the jackpot 15 is opened, and an ending associated with the end of the jackpot game. In other words, the jackpot game progresses step by step in the order of opening → round game → ending. Then, the CPU 30a performs a process of generating control information (control command) instructing the control of the game effect on the sub-board 42 and a process of opening and closing the big winning opening 15 as a process related to the progress of the big hit game. Various control information generated in the above process is transmitted to the sub-board 42 at a predetermined timing by the command transmission process performed by the CPU 30a.

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

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

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

The ball entry rate improvement state can be realized, for example, by executing one control arbitrarily selected from the following four controls, or by executing a combination of a plurality of controls. The first control is a control for shortening the fluctuation time of the normal symbol, which shortens the fluctuation time of the normal symbol fluctuation game as compared with the case where the non-ball entry rate is improved. The second control is the probability fluctuation control of the normal symbol, which changes the probability of winning the winning lottery of the normal symbol (normal winning probability) with a higher probability than in the non-entry rate improved state. The third control is an opening time extension control in which the total opening time of the second starting port 13 based on winning the winning lottery of the normal symbol is made longer than that in the non-ball entry rate improved state. As the opening time extension control, the number of times the second starting port 13 is opened based on winning the winning lottery of the normal symbol is increased as compared with the case where the non-entry rate is improved, and the winning lottery of the normal symbol is performed. It is preferable to execute at least one of the controls for making the opening time of the second starting port 13 based on the winning of the second starting port 13 longer than that in the non-ball entry rate improved state. The fourth control is a control for shortening the fluctuation time of the special symbol, which makes it easier for the fluctuation time of the special symbol fluctuation game (for example, the average fluctuation time) to be shorter than in the non-entry rate improved state. When the fluctuation time reduction control of the special symbol is executed, the ball entry rate improvement state is the so-called "variation time reduction state (time reduction state)".

The ball entry rate improvement state is determined, for example, until the next big hit lottery is won, or after the ball entry rate improvement state is granted until the special figure variation game of the specified upper limit number of times (for example, 100 times) is executed, or specified. It will be awarded until the jackpot lottery is won before the maximum number of times is reached. In the case of the pachinko gaming machine 10 using the first special symbol and the second special symbol, the specified upper limit is the total number of times of the first special symbol variation game and the second special symbol variation game.

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

The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a first state change trigger and a second state change trigger different from the first state change trigger.
The first opportunity to change the state is to win the big hit lottery. The gaming state during the jackpot game in the pachinko gaming machine 10 is low certainty and low base. Therefore, if the big hit lottery is won during a game state other than the low certainty low base, the game state changes to the low certainty low base with the start of the big hit game given by the winning.

Further, the type of jackpot determined when the jackpot lottery is won is associated with the game state after the jackpot game is completed. Specifically, when the first big hit and the second big hit are provided as the types of big hits, when the first big hit is won, the high certainty and high base is obtained after the end of the big hit game, and the second big hit is won. When it is done, it becomes a low certainty high base after the end of the big hit game. Since the type of jackpot is determined by winning the jackpot lottery, it can be said that the opportunity for the change in the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game as in the above-mentioned example is that the jackpot lottery is won.

The second state change trigger is that the end condition of the probability fluctuation state and the ball entry rate improvement state is satisfied when at least one of the probability fluctuation state and the ball entry rate improvement state is given. Specifically, when the end condition of the ball entry rate improvement state when the second big hit is won includes the condition that the special figure variation game of the specified upper limit number (for example, 100 times) is executed, it is specified. If the jackpot lottery is not won before the maximum number of times is reached, the number will change from "high base" to "low base" because the specified maximum number of times has been reached.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a specification in which, for example, a probability fluctuation state is given as a condition for passing a game ball through a specific area predetermined on the game board YB during a big hit game. The trigger for changing the state of the game state in this specification is whether or not the game ball has passed through a specific area. Further, in this embodiment, low certainty low base, low certainty high base, high certainty low base, and high certainty high base are mentioned as the gaming states included in the pachinko gaming machine 10. Which gaming state the pachinko gaming machine 10 can take depends on the specifications of the pachinko gaming machine 10. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may have specifications that can have a low certainty low base, a low certainty high base, and a high certainty high base.

Then, in the process related to the game state, the CPU 30a generates a state designation command (game state information) capable of specifying the game state. The generated game state information is transmitted to the sub-board 42, for example, when the power is turned on (when the power is restored) or when the game state changes. For example, when the gaming state after the end of the big hit game is set to the high certainty high base, a state designation command capable of specifying the high certainty high base is transmitted to the sub-board 42 with the end of the big hit game. Further, when the CPU 30a manages the grant period of the ball entry rate improved state by the number of games, the CPU 30a counts the number of executed special figure fluctuation games, and when the end condition of the ball entry rate improved state is satisfied, the ball entry rate is satisfied. An end command (game state information) is generated as a state specification command that can specify the end of the improved state.

Further, FIG. 7 shows the classification of the games performed by the pachinko gaming machine 10 in each gaming state.
Specifically, in the low certainty and low base, the special figure fluctuation game is performed when the start condition of the special figure fluctuation game is satisfied, and the normal figure fluctuation game is performed when the start condition of the normal figure fluctuation game is satisfied. Is done. In addition, in the low certainty low base, the big hit game is performed by winning the big hit lottery of the special symbol. In addition, the special figure fluctuation game and the normal figure fluctuation game are also played in other low certainty high base, high certainty low base, and high certainty high base. In this specification, as shown in FIG. 7, a game in which the game state is low, certainty, and low base, and the big hit game is not performed is referred to as a first game (normal game). On the other hand, in this specification, as shown in FIG. 7, the game state is low certainty and low base, the game when the big hit game is performed, and the game state other than the low certainty low base. The game is a second game other than the normal game.

In addition to the above-described processing, the CPU 30a also performs the processing described below. For example, the CPU 30a executes a process related to the execution of the normal figure variation game (normal figure variation process) for deriving the lottery result of the winning lottery of the ordinary symbol. In the normal figure fluctuation processing, the CPU 30a determines the winning lottery of the normal symbol using the normal hit random number, the determination of the normal symbol to be derived in the normal figure fluctuation game based on the lottery result, and the determination of the fluctuation pattern of the normal figure fluctuation game. conduct. Further, the CPU 30a performs a process of executing the normal figure fluctuation game on the normal figure display device 25 according to the above-mentioned determination items, and when the winning lottery of the normal symbol is won, the second start port is after the end of the normal figure fluctuation game. A process of opening 13 in a predetermined opening pattern is performed.

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

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may include a plurality of types of opening patterns having different opening modes as the opening patterns of the second starting port 13. When a plurality of types of opening patterns are provided, these opening patterns may have a plurality of opening patterns that can be determined in the same gaming state, or opening patterns having different opening modes can be determined according to the gaming state. May be provided. The opening mode can be defined by the combination of the opening time and the number of times of opening. Specifically, the opening mode differs depending on the opening time of the opening pattern that opens once at 380 ms and the opening pattern that opens once at 4500 ms. Further, the opening pattern in which the opening pattern is opened once in 380 ms and the opening pattern in which the opening pattern is opened three times in 380 ms differ depending on the number of times of opening. As an opening pattern, for example, in the case of "low base", the ball is opened once for 380 ms, in the case of "high base", it is opened once for 4500 ms, and when the base is high, it is easy to enter the second starting port 13. You may.

The fluctuation pattern of the above-mentioned normal map fluctuation game and the opening pattern of the second starting port 13 can be arbitrarily set according to the specifications of the pachinko gaming machine 10. When the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a plurality of fluctuation patterns of the normal figure fluctuation game and opening patterns of the second starting port 13, the types of fluctuation patterns and the types of opening patterns that can be determined are set for each game state, and the game is played. The type of fluctuation pattern that can be determined by changing the state and the type of opening pattern of the second starting port 13 are also changed.

Further, in the process related to the demo effect, the CPU 30a is a demo command capable of specifying that the demo effect is in a standby state as control information when the execution condition of the demo effect is satisfied without the pending special symbol symbol change game existing. Generate (standby status information). This demo command is transmitted to the sub-board 42 at a predetermined timing by the command transmission process performed by the CPU 30a. The demo production is performed regardless of the game state. That is, in the demo effect, for example, when the game state is low certainty and low base, and when the game state is high certainty high base, the execution condition of the demo effect (the number of special figures reserved is zero) is satisfied. It is done by. Further, in the processing related to the error, processing such as causing notification by detecting various errors generated in the pachinko gaming machine 10 is performed. In addition, notification regarding an error is also performed regardless of the gaming state.

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

First, the effect symbol variation processing will be described.
In the effect symbol variation processing, when the CPU of the sub control board 32, which is one of the sub-boards 42, receives the special symbol command, it is derived in the effect symbol symbol variation game based on the special symbol specified by the special symbol command. Determine the combination of production symbols. When the jackpot symbol of the special symbol is specified, the CPU of the sub control board 32 determines the combination of jackpots by the effect symbol. Further, when the out-of-order symbol of the special symbol is specified, the CPU of the sub control board 32 selects a combination of the effect symbols to be derived in the symbol variation game of the effect symbol based on the main variation pattern specified from the variation start command. decide. Specifically, the CPU of the sub control board 32 determines the combination of outliers including the reach forming symbol when the main variation pattern for outlier variation with reach is specified. Further, when the main fluctuation pattern for the loss variation without reach is specified, the CPU of the sub control board 32 determines the combination of deviations not including the reach forming symbol.

In this embodiment, the symbol variation game of the effect symbols derives a combination of three columns of effect symbols including a left column, a middle column, and a right column. Then, in the symbol variation game of the effect symbol, a reach is formed by deriving the same effect symbol to a predetermined plurality of columns (two columns, a left column and a right column in this embodiment), and the remaining columns (this implementation). In the form, a reach effect is performed to derive (one row of the middle row). Therefore, the same effect symbol derived into a predetermined plurality of columns becomes the reach forming symbol, and the combination of the outliers including the reach forming symbol is such that the predetermined plurality of columns are the same effect symbol and the remaining columns are a predetermined plurality of. It is a combination that is a different production pattern from the production pattern in the row. Further, the out-of-order combination that does not include the reach-forming symbol is a symbol in which a predetermined plurality of rows are different, and the remaining rows are combinations regardless of the consistency with the predetermined plurality of rows of the effect symbols. Incidentally, the jackpot combination of this embodiment is a combination in which the effect symbols in all rows are the same effect symbols. In other words, the jackpot combination also includes the reach formation symbol.

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

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

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

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

The pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment configured as described above is equipped with a base notification function that counts the base value and notifies the counted base value.
The base value is a value indicating the ratio of the total number of prize balls to the total number of effective balls. Then, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment counts as a base value a base value indicating the total number of prize balls in the normal game with respect to the total number of effective balls in the normal game, and notifies the base value in a predetermined notification mode. It is equipped with a function to do. As shown in FIG. 7, the normal game is a game when the big hit game is not performed, which is a low certainty and low base in this specification. The base value is a ratio, that is, a ratio when the total number of effective balls during the normal game and the total number of prize balls during the normal game are compared. Then, as will be described in detail later, the reported base value is based on the premise that the jackpot game is not in progress (total number of prize balls at low certainty low base time (low probability time shortage) ÷ low certainty low base time). It is a numerical value counted (calculated) by the formula of (total number of effective spheres) × 100. In the following description, when the term "base" or "base value" is simply used, it means the base value at the time of normal game counted by the above formula unless otherwise specified. In this embodiment, counting the base value by the CPU 30a corresponds to the base value counting means.

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

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

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

9 (a) and 9 (b) show an example of notification of the base value by the display 105.
The display 105 of this embodiment is configured to have two display elements of the first to fourth display elements D1 to D4 as a set and to notify predetermined information by the set of display elements. .. Specifically, the first display element D1 and the second display element D2 form a pair, and the combination of the displays of the two display elements constitutes one piece of information, and the third display element D3 and the fourth display element D4. Is a set, and one piece of information is composed of a combination of the displays of these two display elements.

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

On the other hand, the first and second display elements D1 and D2 display an identifier that identifies the base value displayed on the third and fourth display elements D3 and D4. The pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment has [bL. ] And [b6. ] And. Identifier [bL. ] Is configured by displaying the alphabet [b] on the first display element D1 and displaying the alphabet [L] and dots on the second display element D2. In addition, the identifier [b6. ] Is configured by displaying the alphabet [b] on the first display element D1 and displaying the numbers [6] and dots on the second display element D2.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment includes a first display state and a second display state as display states (display contents) of the display 105. The first display state and the second display state both display the base value, but the types of the displayed base values are different. In this embodiment, the first display state and the second display state are composed of a combination of the identifiers of the first and second display elements D1 and D2 and the base values of the third and fourth display elements D3 and D4, respectively. There is.

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

Identifier [bL. ] Is a display corresponding to the first display state, and [b6. ] Is a display corresponding to the second display state, but the base value [XX (X: number)] is a display that fluctuates in each display state. The base value [36] shown in FIGS. 9A and 9B is merely an example, and this value is a variable value as described above. In this embodiment, the third and fourth display elements D3 and D4 form a base display unit, and the first and second display elements display the identifier of the base value displayed on the base display unit. The identifier display unit is configured.

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

Note that FIG. 10 illustrates the switching order of the display state 105 as the first display state → the second display state → the first display state → ..., but the second display state → the first display state → The order of switching may be the second display state → ... The display 105 of this embodiment starts displaying after the power is turned on, and the display state first displayed at that time may be either the first display state or the second display state.

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

When counting the base value, the CPU 30a counts three numbers described below and stores the counted values in the RWM area (RWM30c) of the CPU 30a.
Specifically, the CPU 30a counts the total number of prize balls paid out from the pachinko gaming machine 10 during a normal game as the first number. Hereinafter, the first number will be referred to as "normal number of prize balls". The normal prize ball number is stored in a predetermined area set in the RWM area, and the area for storing the normal prize ball number is a counter of the total number of prize balls paid out during the normal game (hereinafter, "normal prize ball number"). It functions as a "sphere counter"). Further, counting the total number of prize balls paid out during the normal game by the CPU 30a corresponds to the normal time prize ball counting means.

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

Further, the CPU 30a counts the total number of effective balls in all the gaming states as the third number. Hereinafter, the third number is referred to as "the number of effective balls in all states". The number of effective balls in all states is stored in a predetermined area set in the RWM area, and the area in which the number of effective balls in all states is stored is a counter of the total number of effective balls in all gaming states (hereinafter, "all states"). It functions as a "time-effective ball counter"). Further, counting the total number of effective balls in all gaming states by the CPU 30a corresponds to the effective ball counting means in all states.

Here, the process of counting the number of prize balls in the normal state, the number of effective balls in the normal time, and the number of effective balls in all states will be specifically described.
The RWM area (RWM30c) of the CPU 30a includes an area for storing information (flag) that can specify the game state (hereinafter, referred to as “state storage area”) and information (flag) that can specify whether or not a jackpot game is in progress. It is provided with an area for storing (hereinafter referred to as "big hit storage area"). Information according to the current gaming state is stored in the state storage area. For example, if the current game state is "low certainty and low base", information that can identify the game state is stored, and if the current game state is high certainty and high base, the game state can be specified. Information is stored. Further, in the jackpot storage area, information that can be specified that the jackpot game is in progress is stored if the jackpot game is in progress, and information that can be identified that the jackpot game is not in progress unless the jackpot game is in progress is stored. NS.

The number of prize balls at normal time is counted by the CPU 30a when it can be specified from the information in the state storage area and the information in the jackpot storage area that it is a normal game, that is, it is a low certainty and low base, and it is not in the jackpot game. do. At this time, the CPU 30a accumulates in the normal prize ball counter the number of prize balls corresponding to the winning holes each time a game ball enters the winning holes to be paid out, except for the large winning opening 15. to add. Specifically, when the CPU 30a receives the detection signal of the start port switch S1, the number of prize balls of the first start port 12 is cumulatively added, and when the detection signal of the start port switch S2 is received, the CPU 30a is the second. The number of prize balls at the starting port 13 is cumulatively added. Further, when the CPU 30a receives the detection signal of the normal opening switch S5, the number of prize balls of the normal winning opening 16 is cumulatively added, and when the detection signal of the normal opening switch S6 is received, the winning balls of the normal winning opening 17 are added. Cumulatively add numbers.

The number of effective balls at normal time is counted by the CPU 30a when it can be specified from the information in the state storage area and the information in the jackpot storage area that it is a normal game, that is, it is a low certainty and low base, and it is not in the jackpot game. do. At this time, the CPU 30a cumulatively adds 1 to the normal effective sphere counter every time an effective sphere is generated. Specifically, the CPU 30a cumulatively adds 1 each time the detection signal of the out switch S7 is received.

The number of effective balls in all states is the information of what kind of information the state storage area information and the jackpot storage area information are, that is, when the jackpot game is in progress or not in the jackpot game regardless of the game state. Even if there is, the CPU 30a counts. At this time, the CPU 30a cumulatively adds 1 to the effective sphere counter in all states each time an effective sphere is generated. Specifically, the CPU 30a cumulatively adds 1 each time the detection signal of the out switch S7 is received.

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

Further, when the number of effective spheres in all states reaches a predetermined number, the CPU 30a stores the number of effective spheres in the normal state counted at that time in a predetermined area set in the RWM area. At this time, the area for storing the normal effective spheres is a buffer for storing the normal effective spheres counted when the normal effective spheres reach a predetermined number (hereinafter, "normal effective sphere buffer"). It functions as). Then, storing the number of effective spheres in the normal state, which is counted when the number of effective spheres in all states reaches a predetermined number by the CPU 30a, corresponds to the effective sphere storage means.

The CPU 30a clears the number of prize balls in the normal time and the number of effective balls in the normal time to zero when a predetermined condition is satisfied. Specifically, the CPU 30a stores the number of normal prize balls in the normal prize ball counter when the number of effective balls in all states reaches a predetermined number, thereby storing the normal prize balls in the normal prize ball buffer. Clear the counter to zero. Further, the CPU 30a clears the normal effective sphere counter to zero by storing the normal effective sphere counter in the normal effective sphere buffer when the number of effective spheres in all states reaches a predetermined number. do. The predetermined number is a numerical value (number of effective spheres) that serves as a reference for counting the base value, and is, for example, 60,000. Therefore, the CPU 30a refers to the count value of the valid ball counter in all states, and when it is specified from the count value that the number of effective balls in all states has reached a predetermined number, the number of prize balls in normal time and the valid ball in normal time are valid. Store the number of balls in each buffer and clear each counter to zero. That is, the number of effective spheres in all states is set as, for example, a predetermined number if it can be controlledly determined from the count value of the effective sphere counter in all states whether or not the number of effective spheres in all states has reached a predetermined number. You may clear zero every time you count 60,000 and count again from zero. Further, if the number of effective balls in all states can be controlledly determined from the count value of the effective ball counter in all states whether or not the number of effective balls in all states has reached a predetermined number, for example, the CPU 30a is 60,000. By determining that the multiple has been reached as having reached the predetermined number, the counting may be continued without clearing zero.

Then, the CPU 30a counts the base value to be displayed when the display 105 is in the first display state by using the number of normal prize balls of the normal prize ball counter and the number of normal effective balls of the normal effective ball counter. .. That is, the CPU 30a acquires the count value of the normal time prize ball counter and the count value of the normal time effective ball counter at each predetermined counting cycle, and (the total number of prize balls at the time of low certainty and low base (low probability time reduction)). ÷ Total number of effective spheres at low certainty and low base) × 100 is counted (calculated). In this embodiment, the base value counted at this time corresponds to the first base value. The first base value is a base value that is counted until the number of effective balls in all states reaches a predetermined number. In the following description, the base value counted by using the number of normal prize balls of the normal prize ball counter and the number of normal effective balls of the normal effective ball counter is referred to as a "first base value". The first base value is a low certainty and low base value, and is a base value during a normal game when the big hit game is not in progress.

Further, the CPU 30a counts the base value to be displayed when the display 105 is in the second display state by using the number of normal prize balls in the normal prize ball buffer and the number of normal effective balls in the normal effective ball buffer. .. That is, the CPU 30a acquires the value of the normal time prize ball buffer and the value of the normal time effective ball buffer that are stored every time a predetermined number is reached, and obtains Count (calculate) by the formula: total number ÷ total number of effective spheres at low certainty and low base) × 100. In this embodiment, the base value counted at this time corresponds to the second base value. The second base value is a base value when the number of effective balls in all states reaches a predetermined number. In the following description, the base value counted by using the normal number of prize balls in the normal prize ball buffer and the normal effective number in the normal effective ball buffer is referred to as a "second base value". The second base value is a low certainty and low base value, and is a base value during a normal game when the big hit game is not in progress.

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

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

In the period of time points X1 to X2, when the display 105 is in the first display state, the identifier [bL. ] Is blinked at a predetermined cycle, and [−− (bar)] is lit and displayed on the base display. Further, in the period of time points X1 to X2, when the display 105 is in the second display state, the identifier [b6. ] Is blinked at a predetermined cycle, and [−− (bar)] is lit and displayed on the base display.

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

The period from time points X2 to X3 shown in FIG. 11 is a period from when the number of effective spheres in all states exceeds the number of spheres Y1 to when the number of spheres Y2 (for example, 6000 spheres) is reached.
In the period of time points X2 to X3, when the display 105 is in the first display state, the identifier [bL. ] Is blinked at a predetermined cycle, and the counted first base value B1 ([34] is illustrated in the figure) is lit and displayed on the base display unit. After the pachinko gaming machine 10 is first introduced, the CPU 30a starts counting the first base value when the number of effective balls in all states exceeds the number of balls Y1. In this embodiment, the identifier [bL. ] Corresponds to the first identifier that identifies the first base value. Further, in the period of time points X2 to X3, when the display 105 is in the second display state, the identifier [b6. ] Is blinked at a predetermined cycle, and [−− (bar)] is lit and displayed on the base display. That is, the second display state in the period of time points X2 to X3 is the same display as the second display state in the period of time points X1 to X2.

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

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

The above description is a control relating to the display of the display 105 from the first insertion of the pachinko gaming machine 10 to the first time when the number of effective balls in all states reaches a predetermined number. The RWM area (RWM30c) of the CPU 30a includes an area for storing information (flag) for controlling the display of the base value. In this area, information that can identify the period until the number of effective balls in all states reaches the number Y1 after the first insertion, and the number of effective balls in all states first becomes a predetermined number after the first insertion. Information that can be identified as the period until reaching is stored. Further, in the area, information that can be specified that the number of effective balls in all states is the period after the first exceeding a predetermined number is stored. Based on this information, the CPU 30a controls the display of the display 105.

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

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

The period from time points X5 to X6 shown in FIG. 11 is the second period from when the number of effective balls in all states exceeds the number of balls Y2 to when the number of balls reaches Y3 (for example, 60,000 balls).
In the period of time points X5 to X6, when the display 105 is in the first display state, the identifier [bL. ] Is lit and displayed, and the counted first base value B2 ([36] is illustrated in the figure) is lit and displayed on the base display unit. The first base value B2 varies depending on the counting result, and may display the same numerical value or a different numerical value.

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

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

Then, in the nth period from the time point X8 shown in FIG. 12, the display control on the display 105 is repeated in the same manner as in the second period and the third period described above. That is, until the number of effective balls in all states reaches the number of balls Y2, the display 105 is in the first display state with the identifier [bL. ] Is blinked at a predetermined cycle, and the counted first base value Bn (XX in the figure is an arbitrary numerical value counted) is lit and displayed on the base display unit. Further, from the time when the number of effective spheres in all states exceeds the number of spheres Y2 until the number of spheres Y3 is reached, the display 105 is in the first display state with the identifier [bL. ] Is lit and displayed, and the counted first base value Bn is lit and displayed on the base display unit.

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

As described above, the control related to the display of the display 105 is one control unit until the number of effective balls in all states reaches a predetermined number (for example, 60,000 balls). Then, in the first period from the first introduction of the pachinko gaming machine 10 until the number of effective balls in all states reaches a predetermined number, the number of effective balls in all states is a fixed number (for example, 300 balls) smaller than the predetermined number. The first base value is not displayed until it reaches ([−−] shown in the figure). Further, in each period until the number of effective balls in all states reaches a predetermined number, the first identifier that identifies the first base value is displayed blinking until a specific number smaller than the predetermined number (for example, 6000 balls) is reached. Since it is lit and displayed after reaching a specific number, it is displayed in a different display mode until it reaches a specific number and after it reaches a specific number. Further, in the first period shown in FIG. 11, the second base value cannot be counted, and the pachinko gaming machine 10 does not hold the second base value. On the other hand, in the second and subsequent periods shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, the second base value can be counted, and the pachinko gaming machine 10 is in a state of holding the second base value. Therefore, the second identifier that identifies the second base value is blinking when the second base value is not held, and is lit when the second base value is held. The display mode is different depending on whether the second base value is held or not.

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

Next, the initialization process for initializing the RWM area (RWM30c) of the CPU 30a will be described.
The initialization of the RWM region can be performed by operating the RWM clear button 104, which is an initialization means, when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is turned on. When the CPU 30a receives an initialization instruction by operating the RWM clear button 104, the CPU 30a, in principle, initializes the information stored in the RWM area, that is, the information held even when the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 10 is stopped. However, the area that stores the information about the base value is not initialized. That is, even if the CPU 30a receives an initialization instruction by operating the RWM clear button 104, the CPU 30a does not initialize the area storing the information necessary for counting the base value and the information necessary for displaying the base value. , Keeps the information necessary for counting the base value as it is. Specifically, the CPU 30a initially initializes each area of the normal time prize ball counter, the normal time effective ball counter, the all state effective ball counter, the normal time prize ball buffer, and the RWM area corresponding to the normal time effective ball buffer. Does not change. Further, the CPU 30a does not initialize each area of the RWM area for storing the information for controlling the display of the base value. In other words, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, it is impossible to initialize the information regarding the base value by operating the RWM clear button 104.

As a result, the display of the base value displayed when the power supply is stopped is restored to the display 105 when the power supply is started. That is, when the power supply is started, the display contents of the identifier display unit and the base display unit of the display 105 are restored to the state when the power supply is stopped. The restoration of the display contents of the display 105 described above means that the display of the base value is restored, and the display state of the display 105 (first display state and second display state) when the power supply is started. ) Does not mean to return to the same display state as when the power supply was stopped. Then, the display contents of the display 105 are restored in the same manner even when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is repeatedly turned on. When the power supply is stopped, for example, when the manager of the game hall turns off the power supply to the pachinko game machine 10 due to the end of the business hours of the game hall, or during the business hours of the game hall, for example, a power failure occurs. This includes the case where the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 10 is forcibly cut off due to the occurrence of the above.

Even when the CPU 30a has not received the initialization instruction, the RWM area is initialized when the stored contents are abnormal, that is, when the power supply cannot be restored in the same state as when the power supply is stopped. In the initialization in this case, since an abnormality has occurred in the RWM region, the information necessary for counting the base value and the information necessary for displaying the base value are initialized together with the information related to the game control. When the information required for counting the base value and the information required for displaying the base value are initialized, these information return to the state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 for the first time, so that when the power supply is started. The display 105 will perform the same display as from the time point X1 shown in FIG. That is, the CPU 30a initializes the information necessary for counting the base value and the information necessary for displaying the base value, so that the CPU 30a can control the counting of the base value and control the base value as in the case of the first input of the pachinko gaming machine 10. Control the display. As a result, on the display 105, for example, during the period of time points X1 to X2 shown in FIG. 11, the identifier is blinked and displayed in both the first display state and the second display state, and the identifier is displayed as a base value for each [-. -] Is lit and displayed.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment is equipped with a function of notifying the base value, but no matter what value the counted base value can take, there is no other control in the pachinko gaming machine 10. Not affecting. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, other controls are performed without being directly related to the base value. In other words, various controls performed by the pachinko gaming machine not equipped with the function of notifying the base value are similarly performed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 equipped with the function of notifying the base value regardless of the base value. Controls related to counting and displaying base values and other controls are performed independently.

For example, control related to a special symbol (including a big hit game), control related to a normal symbol (including a hit game of a normal symbol that opens the second starting port 13), and control related to a game state (probability fluctuation state, ball entry rate improvement state). , Control related to payout of prize balls, control related to error notification, and the like, control related to the main board 30 is performed regardless of the base value. Further, the control regarding the sub-board 42 is performed regardless of the base value. The control related to the sub-board 42 is, for example, control related to a symbol variation game of an effect symbol (including mode effect), control related to light emission effect of decorative lamp La, control related to sound effect of speaker Sp, control related to effect button BT, and effect. If the movable body is provided, there are controls related to the movable effect by the movable body. In addition, when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is equipped with player customization functions such as a function for adjusting the volume of the speaker Sp and a function for adjusting the amount of light of the decorative lamp La, the control related to these customization functions is also related to the base value. Will be done without.

Further, the function of notifying the base value mounted on the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes changing the display mode of the display 105. Specifically, the display mode is changed by switching between the blinking display and the lighting display of the identifier, and the display mode is changed by switching between the first display state and the second display state. Even when the display mode of the display 105 is changed in this way, the pachinko gaming machine 10 can be continuously played without being affected by the change, and the sub-board 42 can be played continuously. It is possible to continuously perform the effect by control (for example, the operation of the effect button BT or the operation by the customize function). Further, as described with reference to FIGS. 11 and 12, the display mode of the display 105 is changed according to the number of effective balls in all states, but the display mode of the display 105 is changed at the change timing. Nothing is announced. For example, it is not notified that the display mode of the display 105 is changed by using the effect display device 11. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, the display 105 is mounted on the main board 30, and the main board 30 is not mounted on a display other than the display 105 (such as a display using a 7-segment LED). ..

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(1-9) Further, as shown in FIG. 11, in the first period, the base value is not displayed without being counted until the number of effective balls in all states reaches a certain number (number of balls Y1), but it is displayed. [−−] Is displayed on the vessel 105. Time points X1 to X2 shown in FIG. 11 are based on the assumption that the pachinko gaming machine 10 is powered on mainly in the factory-shipped test. Therefore, the initial display 105 is initially displayed by displaying [−−] on the third and fourth display elements D3 and D4 without counting or displaying the base value in a low-reliability state. It is also possible to test for defects.

(1-10) Further, as shown in FIG. 11, the second identifier is a case where the pachinko gaming machine 10 holds the second base value and a case where the second base value is not held, that is, the first time. The display mode is different depending on whether the period is a period or the second and subsequent periods. As a result, the meaning of the information currently displayed on the display 105 can be visually or intuitively grasped, and the visibility of the display 105 can be improved.

(1-11) The display state of the display 105 includes a first display state for displaying the first base value and the first identifier, and a second display state for displaying the second base value and the second identifier. As a result, information having different meanings can be notified by a single display 105, and the configuration of the main board 30 can be simplified as compared with the case where a plurality of displays are used.

(1-12) Then, the first display state and the second display state, which are the display states of the display 105, are switched after a predetermined cycle. Therefore, for example, even when the manager of the amusement park or the like confirms the display 105, it is not necessary to bother to switch the display state when visually recognizing the plurality of information, which is easy. Further, since it is not necessary to provide a means for switching the display state, the configuration of the main board 30 and the display 105 can be simplified.

(1-13) The external terminal board 40 includes a terminal for transmitting information every time the number of effective balls detected by the out switch S7 reaches a certain number of balls. As a result, by connecting an external device (hall computer HC) to the terminal, information on the effective sphere can be transmitted to the outside as well. Therefore, information on the total number of valid numbers can be obtained externally.

(1-14) Further, the information transmitted every time the effective balls detected by the out switch S7 reach a certain number of balls is transmitted for a certain period of time and reaches a certain number of balls in a certain period of time. When it is done, it is transmitted at regular intervals after a certain period of time has passed. Therefore, the information can be reliably received by the external device as information for each fixed number of balls (effective balls).

(Second embodiment)
Next, a second embodiment embodied in the pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIGS. 13 to 15. In the embodiments described below, duplicate description thereof will be omitted or simplified for the same configuration and the same control contents as those of the embodiments already described.

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

The setting device 30f is a change triggering means that gives an opportunity to set any setting information among a plurality of setting information for which the degree of advantage is determined as internal information used for internal control. The setting device 30f of this embodiment has a keyhole (lock) into which a setting key for selectively instructing permission or prohibition of shifting to a setting mode that allows change of setting information is inserted, and the pachinko gaming machine 10 changes the setting. It is configured to include a setting switch that selectively indicates a plurality of setting information when it is allowed. The setting switch is not limited to the push button type, but may be arbitrarily changed to a lever type, a dial type, or the like. Further, the operation by the setting key and the operation of the setting switch are, for example, human operations by the manager of the amusement park.

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

As shown in FIG. 14, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, the jackpot probability of the jackpot lottery can be set as a plurality of setting information. Specifically, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment includes first setting information ([01] in the figure) and second setting information ([02] in the figure) as a plurality of setting information. .. The first setting information [01] is information for setting the jackpot probability K1, and the second setting information [02] is information for setting the jackpot probability K2. In the example of FIG. 14, the jackpot probability K1 has a higher probability than the jackpot probability K2, and it is easier to win the jackpot lottery. The jackpot probabilities K1 and K2 are a set of a low probability in the non-probability fluctuation state and a high probability in the probability fluctuation state. Regardless of which setting information is used to set the jackpot probability, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the distribution of special symbols corresponding to the type of jackpot, the distribution of fluctuation patterns, and the rate of entry into the probability fluctuation state (probability variation rate) are , Is constant.

Hereinafter, the setting mode that shifts by operating the setting device 30f will be described.
In this embodiment, it is possible to shift to the first setting mode and the second setting mode depending on the operation of the setting device 30f and the operation mode of the RWM clear button 104. The first setting mode can be changed when the setting device 30f is turned on with the setting key and the power is turned on while operating the RWM clear button 104, and the pachinko gaming machine 10 allows the setting information to be changed. This mode shifts to the setting change state. In the first setting mode, the setting information to be set can be selected by operating the setting switch provided in the setting device 30f. When shifting to the first setting mode, the pachinko gaming machine 10 also initializes the RWM region (RWM30c). The initialization of the RWM area at this time targets the area in which the information related to the game control is stored, as in the first embodiment, and is necessary for displaying the information necessary for counting the base value and displaying the base value. The area that stores the information is not initialized. That is, even if the pachinko gaming machine 10 shifts to the setting change state, the information necessary for counting the base value and the information necessary for displaying the base value are retained as they are.

On the other hand, the second setting mode can be shifted when the setting device 30f is turned on with the setting key and the power is turned on without operating the RWM clear button 104, and the pachinko gaming machine 10 is currently set. This mode shifts to the setting confirmation state that notifies the setting information. In the second setting mode, the pachinko gaming machine 10 does not allow the setting information to be changed. That is, in the second setting mode, the setting information cannot be changed even if the setting switch provided in the setting device 30f is operated. When shifting to the second setting mode, the pachinko gaming machine 10 does not initialize the RWM region (RWM30c).

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

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

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

When the CPU 30a shifts to either the first setting mode or the second setting mode, the display of the display 105 is limited to the display in which the setting information can be specified. That is, even when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is turned on, the display 105 displays information on the base value when shifting to either the first setting mode or the second setting mode. do not. In this embodiment, the display 105 functions as a setting information display unit that displays setting information. That is, in the display 105, the base value is hidden during the setting information display period in which the setting information is displayed during the power-on period when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is turned on, and the period excluding the setting information display period is The base value is displayed in a predetermined display mode.

Further, when the CPU 30a is in the first setting mode, the special figure display device 23 is turned on to notify that the pachinko gaming machine 10 is in the setting change state. Further, when the CPU 30a is in the second setting mode, the special figure display device 23 is turned on to notify that the pachinko gaming machine 10 is in the setting confirmation state. At this time, the special symbol display device 23 is lit with a display pattern different from the special symbol (the symbol that is out of the jackpot symbol) used in the special symbol variation game to perform notification. That is, the display pattern of the special figure display device 23 in the setting change state or the setting confirmation state is neither the display pattern of the jackpot symbol nor the display pattern of the missed symbol. By performing the notification by the special figure display device 23, it is possible to recognize that the pachinko gaming machine 10 is in the setting change state or the setting confirmation state, not limited to the display of the display 105.

The display of the special figure display device 23 may be a different display pattern depending on the setting change state and the setting confirmation state, or the display of the special figure display device 23 may be the same display pattern. When different display patterns are used, for example, the display contents themselves may be different, or the display contents are the same, but the display mode is such that the light is turned on when the setting is changed and the display is blinked when the setting is confirmed. It may be different. In addition, only one of the first special figure display device that plays the first special figure fluctuation game or the second special figure display device that plays the second special figure fluctuation game is notified that the setting is in the setting change state or the setting confirmation state. May be used, or both may be used at the same time. Further, the special figure display device may be different, such that the first special figure display device notifies the setting change state and the second special figure display device notifies the setting confirmation state.

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

In the first embodiment, the control related to the counting of the base value and the control related to the display of the base value have been described, but these controls are when either the first setting information or the second setting information is set. , And even if the setting information is changed, the same control is performed. That is, in the control related to the counting of the base value, the CPU 30a counts (normal time prize ball counter, normal time effective ball counter, all state effective ball counter), and when the number of all state effective balls reaches a predetermined number. The process of acquiring (normal time prize ball buffer, normal time valid ball buffer) and the process of counting the first base value and the second base value by the calculation formula are performed with the same contents regardless of the setting information. Then, the CPU 30a does not count the first base value and the second base value when shifting to either the first setting mode or the second setting mode. Further, in the control related to the display of the base value, the CPU 30a switches between the first display state and the second display state of the display 105, and in each of the first display state and the second display state according to the number of effective balls in all states. The processing of the display mode of the base display unit and the identifier display unit is performed regardless of the setting information.

Incidentally, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment shifts to a desired setting mode by operating the setting device 30f and the RWM clear button 104. For example, the RWM clear button 104 is performed without turning on the setting device 30f. When the power is turned on by operating the above, only the initialization of the RWM region is performed as described in the first embodiment. Further, for example, when the power is turned on without operating the setting device 30f and further without operating the RWM clear button 104, the power supply is held even when the power supply is stopped as described in the first embodiment. It recovers according to the information about the game control (recovery processing).

Therefore, according to this embodiment, in addition to the effects (1-1) to (1-14) of the first embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(2-1) The setting information (big hit probability) of the pachinko gaming machine 10 can be changed. Therefore, by changing the setting information, the pachinko gaming machine 10 that performs the same effect or the like can be changed. In addition, the player can be given the pleasure of guessing which pachinko gaming machine 10 has a higher advantage.

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

(2-3) The control related to the counting of the base value and the control related to the display of the base value are not affected by the type of the set setting information, and the same control is performed even when the setting information is changed. Therefore, the criteria for counting the base values can be unified, and for example, even when comparing with the base values of other pachinko gaming machines, the same criteria can be used for comparison. Therefore, the reliability of the base value can be maintained.

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

(Third Embodiment)
Next, a third embodiment embodied in the pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIGS. 16 to 18.

16 (a) to 16 (d) show the display state of the display 105 in the third embodiment. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 16A, the display content when the display state of the display 105 is the first display state is the same as that of the first embodiment. On the other hand, in this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 16B, 16C, and 16D, the display content when the display state of the display 105 is the second display state is the same as that of the first embodiment. different.

The base value, which is the display content when the display state of the display 105 is the second display state, is counted by the CPU 30a every time the number of effective balls in all states reaches the number of balls Y3 (for example, 60,000 balls). Specifically, the CPU 30a counts the base value using the number of normal prize balls in the normal prize ball buffer and the number of normal effective balls in the normal effective ball buffer. Then, in this embodiment, as the base value counted as described above, the base values for the past three times are displayed when the display state of the display 105 is the second display state.

Therefore, when the display state of the display 105 is the second display state, the display contents include the base value of the previous time (one time before) shown in FIG. 16 (b) and the time before the previous time (one time before) shown in FIG. 16 (c). There are a base value of 2 times before (2 times before) and a base value of 2 times before (3 times before) shown in FIG. 16 (d). Then, in the second display state, the base value for the plurality of times described above is displayed by the combination of the identifier that identifies the base value and the number indicating the base value, as in the first embodiment.

In this embodiment, the previous base value is an identifier [b1. ] And the base value [XX (X: number)] are displayed. Further, the base value of the previous two times is an identifier [b2. ] And the base value [XX (X: number)] are displayed. Further, the base value two times before the previous time is an identifier [b3. ] And the base value [XX (X: number)] are displayed. The identifier that identifies the base value for three times is [b1. ], [B2], [b3. ], And can be changed arbitrarily, and the base values [36], [32], [38], and [34] shown in FIGS. 16A to 16D are merely examples, and these are merely examples. The value is a variable value.

Further, as shown in FIG. 17, in this embodiment, the display content of the display 105 is switched every predetermined cycle (every time T shown in the figure). Specifically, the display 105 maintains the first display state for the time T, and then switches to the second display state with the passage of the time T. Then, the display 105 switched to the second display state first maintains the second display state for displaying the previous base value for the time T, and then displays the base value two times before the next according to the passage of the time T. After switching to the second display state and maintaining the second display state for the time T, the second display state is switched to the second display state in which the base value is displayed two times before the next time as the time T elapses. After that, the display 104 maintains the second display state for displaying the base value two times before the previous time for the time T, and then switches to the first display state again with the passage of the time T, and thereafter, the second display state. (Last time-> two times before-> two times before)-> 1st display state-> 2nd display state (last time-> 2 times before-> 2 times before)-> ... is repeated. By switching the four display states at predetermined intervals in this way, it is possible to notify different information with one display 105. The time T is, for example, about 4 to 6 seconds. Further, in this embodiment, since the four display states are displayed, the interval from the end of the display of the first display state to the next display of the first display state is time t1 (time T × 3). Become.

Note that FIG. 17 illustrates the order in which the display state of the display 105 is switched in the order of the first display state → the second display state (previous → two times before → two times before) → the first display state → ... The second display state (previous → previous two times → previous two times) → first display state → second display state (previous → previous two times → previous two times) → ... may be switched in this order. Further, the second display state exemplifies the order of switching such as last time → two times before → two times before before, but may be the order of switching such as two times before before → two times before before → last time. Further, the display 105 of this embodiment starts displaying after the power is turned on, and the display state first displayed at that time may be either the first display state or the second display state (previous).

Hereinafter, according to FIG. 18, the specific control content of the base notification function mounted on the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment will be described together with its operation.
Similar to the first embodiment, the control contents are roughly classified into a control related to counting the base value and a control related to the display of the base value. These controls are performed by the CPU 30a of the main board 30. In the first embodiment and the third embodiment, the control regarding the counting of the base value is the same. That is, the base value of the third embodiment is counted at the same timing as that of the first embodiment and by the same method. However, in the third embodiment, in the control related to the display of the base value, which will be described later, when the display state of the display 105 is the second display state, the base values for a plurality of times in the past are displayed. As the base value displayed in the two display states, the base value information capable of specifying the base value for a plurality of times (three times) counted by the CPU 30a is stored. The base value information may be composed of the base value, or may be composed of information obtained by converting the base value into other identifiable information. In this embodiment, storing the base value information by the RWM 30c corresponds to the base value storage means for storing the base value information capable of specifying the base value. The base value displayed in the second display state is, for example, in the third embodiment, the second display described with reference to FIGS. 16 and 17 by storing the base value information for at least three times. It can be displayed in the state. However, the past base value information stored in the RWM 30c may be at least 3 times, or 4 times or more, or all the counted past data may be stored depending on the storage capacity of the RWM 30c. That is, if the base value for three times can be displayed in the second display state, the number of base value information stored in the RWM 30c may be larger than the number for three times.

On the other hand, the control regarding the display of the base value is different between the first embodiment and the third embodiment. Specifically, in the third embodiment, since the base value for three times is displayed when the display state of the display 105 is the second display state as described above, the display state of the display 105 is changed. The control for switching between the first display state and the second display state is different. When the display 105 is in the first display state, the identifier [bL. ] And the base value [XX (X: numerical value)] are displayed in the same manner in the first embodiment and the third embodiment. Further, when the display 105 is in the second display state, the identifier [b1. ], Base value [XX (X: numerical value)], identifier [b2. ], Base value [XX (X: numerical value)], identifier [b3. ] And the base value [XX (X: numerical value)] are displayed in the mode of displaying the identifier [b6. ] And the base value [XX (X: numerical value)] are displayed in the same manner. In either of the first display state and the second display state, the base value that has not yet been counted is displayed as [−− (bar)]. That is, [−−] means that the base value is not notified.

FIG. 18 shows the transition of the display content displayed on the display 105 by controlling the display of the base value in this embodiment. Note that FIGS. 18A to 18E omit the time when the identifier is blinking and display, and show the time when the identifier is lit. Further, the numerical values of the base values shown in FIGS. 18A to 18E are merely examples.

FIG. 18A is a transition of the display contents of the display 105 when the number of effective balls in all states has not reached a predetermined number (number of balls Y3) after the pachinko gaming machine 10 is first introduced. At this time, the identifier [bL. ] And, for example, [34] is displayed as the base value counted as the base value of this time. Then, when the first display state is switched to the second display state, the display 105 is in the order of the previous base value → the base value two times before the previous time → the base value two times before the previous time, and each identifier [b1. ], [B2. ], [B3. ] Is displayed. However, as shown in FIG. 18A, when the predetermined number (number of balls Y3) has not been reached after the first insertion, none of the base values displayed in the second display state are counted. Also, neither base value information is stored in the RWM30c. Therefore, on the display 105 when the predetermined number (number of balls Y3) has not been reached after the first insertion, the previous base value in the second display state is [b1. -] Is displayed and the base value of the last time is [b2. -] Is displayed, and the base value two times before is [b3. -] Is displayed. Then, when the second display state (display two times before) is switched to the first display state, the display 105 is displayed with the identifier [bL. ] And the base value counted as the base value this time are displayed again.

FIG. 18B is a transition of the display contents of the display 105 when the number of effective balls in all states reaches a predetermined number (number of balls Y3) once. At this time, the identifier [bL. ] And, for example, [31] is displayed as the base value counted as the base value of this time. Then, when the first display state is switched to the second display state, the display 105 is in the order of the previous base value → the base value two times before the previous time → the base value two times before the previous time, and each identifier [b1. ], [B2. ], [B3. ] Is displayed. As shown in FIG. 18B, when the number of times the predetermined number is reached is one, only the previous base value is counted as the base value displayed in the second display state, and the previous base value is displayed on the RWM30c. The value information is stored, the base values of the two times before and the two times before are not counted, and the base value information of the two times before and the two times before is not stored in the RWM30c. Therefore, when the number of times the predetermined number (number of balls Y3) has been reached is one, the display 105 displays the previous base value as [b1.34] in the second display state and the base two times before. The value is [b2. -] Is displayed, and the base value two times before is [b3. -] Is displayed. Then, when the second display state (display two times before) is switched to the first display state, the display 105 is displayed with the identifier [bL. ] And the base value counted as the base value this time are displayed again.

FIG. 18C shows a transition of the display contents of the display 105 when the number of effective balls in all states reaches a predetermined number (number of balls Y3) twice. At this time, the identifier [bL. ] And, for example, [30] is displayed as the base value counted as the base value of this time. Then, when the first display state is switched to the second display state, the display 105 is in the order of the previous base value → the base value two times before the previous time → the base value two times before the previous time, and each identifier [b1. ], [B2. ], [B3. ] Is displayed. As shown in FIG. 18C, when the number of times the predetermined number is reached is 2, the base value displayed in the second display state is the previous base value and the base value two times before the previous time. The base value information of the previous time and the time before the previous time is stored in the RWM30c, the base value of the time before the previous time is not counted, and the base value information of the time before the previous time is not stored in the RWM30c. Therefore, when the number of times the predetermined number (number of balls Y3) has been reached is two, the display 105 displays the previous base value as [b1.31] in the second display state and the base two times before. The value is displayed as [b2.34], and the base value two times before is [b3. -] Is displayed. Then, when the second display state (display two times before) is switched to the first display state, the display 105 is displayed with the identifier [bL. ] And the base value counted as the base value this time are displayed again.

FIG. 18D shows a transition of the display contents of the display 105 when the number of effective balls in all states reaches a predetermined number (number of balls Y3) is three times. At this time, the identifier [bL. ] And, for example, [36] is displayed as the base value counted as the base value of this time. Then, when the first display state is switched to the second display state, the display 105 is in the order of the previous base value → the base value two times before the previous time → the base value two times before the previous time, and each identifier [b1. ], [B2. ], [B3. ] Is displayed. As shown in FIG. 18D, when the number of times when the predetermined number is reached is 3, the base values displayed in the second display state are the previous, the previous two times, and the previous two times, respectively. All of them are counted and the base value information of the previous time, the time before the previous time, and the time before the previous time is stored in the RWM30c. Therefore, when the number of times the predetermined number (number of balls Y3) has been reached is three, the display 105 displays the previous base value as [b1.30] in the second display state and the base two times before. The value is displayed as [b2.31], and the base value two times before is displayed as [b3.34]. Then, when the second display state (display two times before) is switched to the first display state, the display 105 is displayed with the identifier [bL. ] And the base value counted as the base value this time are displayed again.

FIG. 18E shows a transition of the display contents of the display 105 when the number of effective balls in all states reaches a predetermined number (number of balls Y3) is four times. At this time, the identifier [bL. ] And, for example, [40] is displayed as the base value counted as the base value of this time. Then, when the first display state is switched to the second display state, the display 105 is in the order of the previous base value → the base value two times before the previous time → the base value two times before the previous time, and each identifier [b1. ], [B2. ], [B3. ] Is displayed. As shown in FIG. 18E, when the number of times the predetermined number is reached is 4, the base values displayed in the second display state are the previous, the previous two times, and the previous two times, respectively. All of them are counted and the base value information of the previous time, the time before the previous time, and the time before the previous time is stored in the RWM30c. Therefore, when the number of times the predetermined number (number of balls Y3) has been reached is three, the display 105 displays the previous base value as [b1.36] in the second display state and the base two times before. The value is displayed as [b2.31], and the base value two times before is displayed as [b3.31]. Then, when the second display state (display two times before) is switched to the first display state, the display 105 is displayed with the identifier [bL. ] And the base value counted as the base value this time are displayed again. That is, when the number of times the predetermined number of times is reached reaches 4, the oldest or oldest base value among the base values displayed in the second display state up to that point is not displayed. The transition of the display content when the number of times the predetermined number of times has been reached is 4 or more is the same as the transition of the display content of the display 105 illustrated in FIG. 18 (e).

As described above, in this embodiment, the display 105 is the first base value displayed when the display 105 is in the first display state, and is counted until a predetermined number (number of balls Y3) is reached. The base value and the base value displayed when the display 105 is in the second display state, and the second base value when the predetermined number (number of balls Y3) is reached, can be displayed in a predetermined order. Is. The second base value is the second base value (previous base value) when the predetermined number (ball number Y3) is reached in the previous count, and at least one time that goes back to the past in order from the previous count (the previous count). In the embodiment, the second base value (base value two times before and the base value two times before last) when a predetermined number (number of balls Y3) is reached by counting (two times) can be displayed. In other words, the display 105 can display the base values for a plurality of times in the past in the second display state. Then, the base value for a plurality of times in the past displayed on the display 105 in the second display state is the base value counted every time the number of effective balls in all states reaches a predetermined number (number of balls Y3). .. Further, the second identifier ([b1.], [B2.], [B3.]) That identifies the second base value is configured so that the time series of the base values for a plurality of times in the past can be specified.

Therefore, according to the third embodiment, the effects of the first embodiment (1-1) to (1-14) and the effects of the second embodiment (2-1) to (2-4). In addition to, the following effects can be obtained.

(3-1) As the second base value, the base value for a plurality of times in the past can be displayed. As a result, in addition to the current base value (first base value) and the previous base value (second base value), the base value of the past multiple times (twice) can also be confirmed on the display 105. Therefore, the transition of the base value can be confirmed further back in the past, and the state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 can be grasped more accurately.

(3-2) In addition to the effect of (3-1) above, by confirming the transition of the base value by adding a plurality of doses in the past, it is possible to lead to fraud countermeasures such as early detection of fraudulent activity.
(3-3) Further, the display of the base value when the display 105 is in the second display state is unified as [−−] in the display mode at the stage where it has not been counted yet. Therefore, it is possible to easily grasp which stage the base value has been counted and which stage the base value has not yet been counted.

(3-4) The identifier for identifying the second base value is a separate identifier so that the time series of the base values for a plurality of times in the past can be specified. Therefore, it is possible to easily grasp at which stage the base value displayed in the second display state is the base value.

(3-5) In the display 105, the base value in the first display state and the base value in the second display state (previous base value, base value two times before, base value two times before last) are in a predetermined order. Is displayed. That is, multiple base values are displayed regularly over time. Therefore, it is not necessary to perform any operation to confirm the desired base value, and the desired base value can be surely confirmed.

In addition, each embodiment may be changed as follows.
-In the first embodiment, the display content when the display state of the display 105 is the second display state may be changed as in the third embodiment. That is, in the first embodiment, when the display state of the display 105 is the second display state, the base values for a plurality of times in the past may be displayed.

-The second embodiment and the third embodiment may be combined.
-In each embodiment, the display pattern of the identifier that identifies the first base value and the identifier that identifies the second base value may be changed. The display pattern of numbers and characters on the display 105 may be configured so as not to be confused with other numbers and characters.

-In each embodiment, the configuration of the display 105 may be changed. Specifically, the number of display elements D1 to D4 (the number of 7-segment LEDs) constituting the display 105 may be increased or decreased. Further, the arrangement of the display elements D1 to D4 may be arranged horizontally in a row, for example, two display elements may be arranged in two rows, or the display elements D1 to D4 may be arranged vertically in a row.

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

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

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

-In the above alternative example, the cycle for blinking the identifiers of the first base value and the second base value may be arbitrarily changed.
-In each embodiment, for example, a threshold value may be set as a base value, and when a base value exceeding the threshold value is displayed as a result of counting, it may be displayed in a different display mode (for example, blinking display). For example, by setting the threshold value to a base value higher than the assumed base value, it can be used as an index such as an error or fraud. Further, in each embodiment, when the base value is 99, [99] is displayed on the base display unit, and when the base value is 100 or more, [99. ], Which is displayed with dots added. Normally, it is difficult to assume that the base value will be 100 or more, so the display or notification with ". (Dot)" added can be an index for recognizing that a situation that is difficult to imagine has occurred. That is, in this alternative example, [99] may be positioned as a threshold value. Further, the numerical value to which ". (Dot)" is added is not limited to [99], and is, for example, a numerical value such as [50] or [60], and when these numerical values are exceeded, ". (Dot)" is added. You may do so.

-In each embodiment, the display mode when the base value is [100] or more may be changed. For example, it may be written as [FF]. Further, the display pattern may be set to [99] and blinked.

-In each embodiment, the display for displaying the first base value and the display for displaying the second base value may be separately mounted on the main board 30. In this case, each display may be composed of four display elements D1 to D4 as in each embodiment, and may display an identifier and a base value. Further, when the indicators are separated, each indicator may be composed of, for example, two display elements, and an identifier for identifying each base value may be printed on the mounting surface of the main board 30.

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

-In each embodiment, at the stage of X2 in FIG. 11, the normal prize ball counter (normal prize ball number), the normal valid ball counter (normal valid ball number), and the all-state valid ball counter (all). The number of effective balls in the state) may be cleared to zero. Then, after clearing these counters to zero, the first measurement from the time point X2 may be started. Further, for example, during the period from X1 to X2 in FIG. 11, the normal prize ball counter (normal prize ball number), the normal valid ball counter (normal valid ball number), and the all-state valid ball counter (all states). It is not necessary to count the number of effective balls per hour). Then, the first measurement from the time point X2 may be started.

-In each embodiment, information that can identify the base value counted by the CPU 30a may be transmitted to the sub-board 42, and the base value may be displayed on, for example, the effect display device 11 controlled by the sub-board 42. In this way, the player can also recognize the base value. Further, in this case, the means for notifying the base value may be a 7-segment LED provided on the board surface of the game board YB or the center frame on which the effect display device 11 is attached.

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

-In each embodiment, a plurality of outswitches S7 may be arranged. In this case, the counts of the normal effective ball counter and the all-state effective ball counter are the sum of the detection results of the plurality of outswitches S7.

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

In each embodiment, information capable of specifying the base value counted by the CPU 30a of the main board 30 is transmitted to the sub-board 42, and the sub-board 42 receives a predetermined effect by, for example, the effect display device 11 according to the specified base value. May be done. For example, when the base value matches or almost matches the expected value, a message such as "good condition" is displayed, and when the base value is different from the expected value, a message such as "bad condition" is displayed. You may let me. Also, when the base value matches or almost matches the expected value, a message such as "Adjustment is good" is displayed, and when the base value is different from the expected value, a message such as "Adjustment is bad" is displayed. You may let me.

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

-In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the result counted by the CPU 30a of the main board 30, such as the number of remaining times in the state of improving the ball entry rate, is displayed on, for example, the effect display device 11 under the control of the sub board 42. The information counted by the main board 30 and notified by the sub board 42 in this way is the information initialized by the initialization instruction of the RWM region.

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

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

Further, in each embodiment, the information display unit 105a of the display 105 describes a display unit (for example, a two-dimensional code and a terminal of the external terminal board 40) that displays information other than the number display unit 101 on the main board case 81. It is preferable that the display units are arranged at positions that do not overlap with these display units.

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

-In the second embodiment, the display 105 and the setting device 30f may be mounted on different substrates. For example, the display 105 may be mounted on the main board 30, and the setting device 30f may be mounted on the payout board 31.

-In the second embodiment, the display 105 may be separately provided with means for notifying the setting information without using both the means for notifying the base value and the means for notifying the setting information. In this case, the means for notifying the setting information may be mounted on the main board 30, the payout board 31, or the relay terminal board 37 between the main board 30 and the payout board 31. You may.

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

-In the above alternative example, when the setting device 30f is operated in a state where the mounting frame is not opened, it may be possible to shift to the setting mode (setting change state or setting confirmation state). On the other hand, when the setting device 30f is operated with the mounting frame open, an error notification may be performed.

-In each embodiment, it is possible not to win the winning lottery of the normal symbol while the non-entry rate is improved. That is, during the non-entry rate improvement state, even if the game ball is passed through the operating gate 18, the winning lottery is not won and all are treated as out of order, so that the second starting port 13 is not opened either. It may not be possible to satisfy the start condition of the second special figure variation game and the payout condition of the prize ball based on the entry of the ball into the second start port 13. Even in this case, the fluctuation pattern of the normal symbol is determined in order to derive the outlier symbol of the normal symbol, and the normal symbol fluctuation game is played.

-As a pachinko game machine 10 equipped with a probability fluctuation function, a specification that gives a probable change state until the next hit, a specification that gives a probable change state until the fall lottery is won (fall machine), or a predetermined number of times There is a specification (ST machine) that grants a probability fluctuation state until the end of the minute symbol fluctuation game. Further, the pachinko gaming machine equipped with the probability fluctuation function has a specification (V probability changing machine) in which a probability changing state is given when the game ball passes through a specific area. The pachinko gaming machine 10 of each embodiment may be embodied in any of these specifications of the pachinko gaming machine. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be a pachinko gaming machine having specifications in which the above-mentioned falling machine and V probability changing machine are mixed.

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

-Each embodiment may be embodied as a pachinko gaming machine 10 as a pachinko gaming machine classified into a second type, which is also called a "wing thing" or a "hikoki type". In this type of pachinko gaming machine, the opening / closing blade (opening / closing member) of the ball entry device (large winning opening) opens when the game ball enters the starting port, and the game ball that enters the ball entry device wins a special prize. A big hit game is generated by entering the ball into the mouth. In this case, the normal game for counting the base value is when the big hit game is not in progress, and when the opening / closing blade of the ball entry device is open (small hit) due to the ball entering the starting port, the target for counting the base value. May be.

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

-In the third embodiment, the display order in which the base values (first base value and second base value) are displayed on the display 105 may be changed.
-In the above alternative example, FIG. 19 shows an example of the display order. The display order shown in FIG. 19 is as follows: first display state → second display state (previous base value ([b1.])) → first display state → second display state (base value two times before ([b2.])). ) → 1st display state → 2nd display state (base value two times before ([b3.])) → ... That is, the display order of FIG. 19 sets the base value of the first display state and the base value of the second display state as a set, and changes the base value of the second display state which is a set with the first display state in order. .. When displayed in such a display order, the base value of the first display state is displayed every time t2, while the base value of the past three times, which is the base value of the second display state, is longer than the time t2. It is displayed every time t3. According to this alternative example, the first base value can be displayed three times while the second base value for the past three times is displayed, and the cycle in which the current base value can be confirmed can be accelerated. ..

-In the above alternative example, FIG. 20 shows an example of the display order. The display order shown in FIG. 20 is the same as that of the third embodiment, and is the first display state → the second display state (previous → two times before → two times before) → first display state → ... However, in another example shown in FIG. 20, the time T when the display 105 is in the first display state and the time Ta when the display 105 is in the second display state are different. Specifically, the time T is longer than the time Ta, and the first base value is displayed for a longer time. When displayed in such a display order, the base value in the first display state is displayed every time t4, while each base value in the second display state is displayed every time t5 longer than the time t4. According to this alternative example, by shortening the display time of the second base value for the past three times, the display time of the first base value and the display time of the second base value are set to the same time as compared with the case where the display time is the same. The cycle in which the first base value (this time base value) can be confirmed can be accelerated.

-In the third embodiment, the number of indicators for displaying the base value may be changed.
In another example described above, FIG. 21 shows a case where two indicators 110a and 110b are provided in the pachinko gaming machine 10 (when mounted on the main board 30). When two indicators 110a and 110b are used, two base values, a first base value (current base value) and a second base value (previous base value), are periodically displayed on one indicator 110a. The other display 110b periodically displays two base values, a second base value (base value two times before the previous time) and a second base value (base value two times before the previous time). According to this alternative example, the number of indicators increases, but the number of base values displayed on each indicator can be reduced, so that the cycle in which each base value is displayed can be shortened. , The ease of checking the base value can be improved.

-In the above alternative example, a display for displaying the first base value, a display for displaying the second base value which is the previous base value, a display for displaying the second base value which is the base value of the previous time, and a display for displaying the second base value two times before. A number of indicators for displaying each base value individually may be provided, such as an indicator for displaying the second base value which is the base value for each time.

In the above alternative example, FIG. 22 illustrates a case where two indicators 120a and 120b are provided in the pachinko gaming machine 10, but in this alternative example, one indicator 120a is mounted on the main board 30. The other display 120b is mounted on the payout board 31. Like the main board 30, the payout board 31 is housed in a board case provided with an unauthorized opening prevention means, and it is difficult to access the inside of the board case from the outside. Further, in the case of this alternative example, the other display 120b is only mounted on the payout board 31, and the signal line to the drive circuit is directly connected to the CPU 30a of the main board 30. Therefore, the control for displaying the base value with respect to the other display 120b is directly performed by the CPU 30a of the main board 30 without going through the CPU 31a of the payout board 31. In the case of this configuration, for example, one display 120a displays the first base value, and the other display 120b displays the previous base value, which is the second base value, the base value two times before, and the base value two times before. It is preferable to display the base values in a predetermined order. Further, as in another example of FIG. 21, the base value may be displayed on one display 120a and the other display 120b. According to this alternative example, when a plurality of indicators are provided, it is not necessary to set the mounting space for all the indicators on the main board 30 side, and the mounting space for the indicators can be supplemented on the payout board 31 side. .. That is, it is possible to suppress the increase in size of the main substrate 30.

-In the third embodiment, the RWM30c does not store the second base value itself, and every time the number of effective balls in all states reaches a predetermined number (number of balls Y3), the normal time prize of the normal time prize ball buffer is obtained. The number of balls and the number of normally effective balls in the normally effective ball buffer may be stored. Then, the CPU 30a may count the second base value using the above information stored in the RWM 30c when displaying the second base value in the second display state.

Next, the technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(B) A large winning opening and a plurality of winning openings different from the large winning opening are provided, and when a game ball enters the large winning opening, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out for each entry. Is performed, and when a game ball enters the winning opening, the number of winning balls specified for each winning opening is paid out for each winning ball, and the game is used for the game. The effective ball detecting means for detecting the effective ball, the ball entry detecting means for detecting the game ball that has entered the winning opening among the effective balls used for the game, and the award paid out from the game machine during the normal game. A normal prize ball counting means that counts the total number of balls, a normal effective ball counting means that counts the total number of effective balls used in the game during a normal game, and an effective ball used in the game in all game states. With the all-state effective ball counting means for counting the total number of all-states and the normal time prize ball counting means when the total number of effective balls used in the game counted by the all-state effective ball counting means reaches a predetermined number. A prize ball storage means for storing the total number of prize balls being counted, and a normal effective ball when the total number of effective balls used for the game counted by the all-state effective ball counting means reaches a predetermined number. The ratio of the total number of prize balls in the normal game to the total number of effective balls used in the game during the normal game and the effective ball storage means that stores the total number of effective balls used in the game counted by the counting means. A base value counting means for counting the indicated base value and a display means are provided, and the base value includes a first base value counted until a predetermined number is reached and a second base value when the predetermined number is reached. The display means has a base display unit for displaying the base value and an identifier display unit for displaying the identifier of the base value displayed on the base display unit. The 1 base value and the 2nd base value when the predetermined number is reached in the previous count are displayed, and the identifiers are the 1st identifier that identifies the 1st base value and the 2nd base value that identifies the 2nd base value. A game machine with an identifier.

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

(D) The display means switches between a first display state for displaying the first base value and the first identifier and a second display state for displaying the second base value and the second identifier at predetermined intervals. ..
(E) The effective ball detecting means is provided in the lowermost part of the mounting frame of the game board or in the game board, and in the game board, the game area without winning any of the large winning opening and the plurality of winning openings. It is located at the bottom of the game board below the out port where the game balls discharged from the ball enter.

(F) It is equipped with an initialization means for initializing the information held even when the power supply to the game machine is stopped, and each counting content of the normal time prize ball counting means and the normal time effective ball counting means, and the prize. The storage contents of the sphere storage means and the effective sphere storage means could not be initialized by the initialization means, and were displayed on the display means when the power supply was started when the power supply was stopped. The display of the base value is restored.

(G) A counting means for counting when a predetermined condition is satisfied is provided, and the information held even when the power supply to the game machine is stopped includes each of the normal time prize ball counting means and the normal time effective ball counting means. The counting contents include the counting contents, the storage contents of the prize ball storage means and the effective ball storage means, and the counting contents of the counting means, and the counting contents of the counting means can be initialized by the initialization means, but at normal times. The counting contents of the prize ball counting means and the normal effective ball counting means, and the stored contents of the prize ball storage means and the effective ball storage means cannot be initialized by the initialization means.

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

(I) An external connecting means capable of connecting an external device is provided, and information is output from the external connecting means every time the number of effective balls detected by the effective ball detecting means reaches a certain number.
(N) A setting means for setting any of a plurality of setting information for which the degree of advantage is determined is provided, and the display means is also used as a setting information display unit for displaying the setting information.

(L) Even if the setting information is changed by the setting means, the gaming machine performs the same control as the control related to the counting of the base value and the control related to the display of the base value.
(W) The display means and the change trigger are provided with a setting means for setting one of a plurality of setting information for which the degree of advantage is determined and a change trigger means for the setting means to change the setting information. The means are mounted on the same board.

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

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

(Y) The second identifier is displayed in a different display mode depending on whether the base value information is stored in the base value storage means or the base value information is not stored.
(T) The display state of the display means includes a first display state for displaying the first base value and the first identifier, and a second display state for displaying the second base value and the second identifier. The first display state and the second display state are switched in a predetermined order.

(Re) Initialization of each counting content of the normal prize ball counting means and the normal valid ball counting means, and each storage content of the prize ball storage means, the effective ball storage means, and the base value storage means by the initialization means. Is disabled and the display means when the power supply is started returns the display of the base value that was displayed when the power supply was stopped.

(S) The information held even when the power supply to the game machine is stopped includes the counting contents of the normal time prize ball counting means and the normal time effective ball counting means, and the prize ball storage means and the effective ball storage means. , And each storage content of the base value storage means, and the counting content of the counting means, and while the counting content of the counting means can be initialized by the initialization means, the normal time prize ball counting means and the normal time The counting contents of the effective ball counting means, and the stored contents of the prize ball storage means, the effective ball storage means, and the base value storage means cannot be initialized by the initialization means.

(G) The display means is also used as a setting information display unit for displaying the setting information, and the display means displays the setting information during the power-on period when the gaming machine is turned on. The base value is hidden, and the base value is displayed in a predetermined display mode during the period excluding the setting information display period.

(Ne) A large winning opening and a plurality of winning openings different from the large winning opening are provided, and when a game ball enters the large winning opening, a predetermined number of prize balls are used for one ball. Used for games in a game machine in which a game ball is paid out and a specified number of prize balls are paid out for each winning opening when a game ball enters the winning opening. The effective ball detecting means for detecting the effective ball, the ball entry detecting means for detecting the game ball that has entered the winning opening among the effective balls used for the game, and the ball entry detecting means for detecting the game ball that has entered the winning opening, and the effective ball that is paid out from the game machine at the time of normal game. A normal prize ball counting means for counting the total number of prize balls, a normal effective ball counting means for counting the total number of effective balls used in the game during the normal game, and a normal effective ball counting means used for the game in all game states. The normal time prize when the total number of effective balls used in the game counted by the all-state effective ball counting means and the all-state effective ball counting means reaches a predetermined number. The total number of prize ball storage means for storing the total number of the prize balls counted by the ball counting means and the total number of effective balls used for the game counted by the all-state effective ball counting means have reached a predetermined number. The effective ball storage means for storing the total number of effective balls used in the game counted by the normal time effective ball counting means, and the normal game with respect to the total number of effective balls used in the game during the normal game. A base value counting means for counting a base value indicating the ratio of the total number of prize balls at an hour, and a base value storing means for storing base value information capable of specifying a base value counted by the base value counting means, and a display. The base value includes means and initialization means for initializing information held even when the power supply to the game machine is stopped, and the base value is counted until the predetermined number is reached. There are one base value and a second base value when the predetermined number is reached, and the display means has a base display unit for displaying the base value and the base value displayed on the base display unit. The base value storage means can store a plurality of times of base value information capable of specifying the base value when the predetermined number is reached in the previous count. The first base value and the second base value when the predetermined number is reached in a predetermined number of times are displayed on the base display unit, and the first base value is displayed on the identifier. There is a first identifier that identifies the value and a second identifier that identifies the second base value, and the normal time prize ball counting means and the normal time effective ball. Each counting content of the counting means, and each storage content of the prize ball storage means, the effective ball storage means, and the base value storage means cannot be initialized by the initialization means, and power supply is started. At that time, the display means is a gaming machine in which the display of the base value, which was displayed when the power supply is stopped, is restored.

10 ... Pachinko game machine, 12 ... 1st start port, 13 ... 2nd start port, 15 ... Large winning port, 16, 17 ... Normal winning port, 21 ... Out port, 24 ... Hold display device, 30 ... Main board, 30a ... CPU, 30b ... ROM, 30c ... RWM, 30d ... random number generation circuit, 30f ... setting device, 40 ... external terminal board, 42 ... sub board, 81 ... main board case, 85 ... first caulking part, 88 ... 2 caulking unit, 101 ... number display unit, 104 ... RWM clear button, 105 ... display, 105a ... information display unit, S1, S2 ... start port switch, S5, S6 ... normal port switch, S7 ... out switch, YB ... Game board, YBa ... Game area, WN ... Middle frame, HC ... Hall computer, B1 to B3, Bn ... 1st base value, B1f, B2f, Bn-1f ... 2nd base value.

Claims (4)

A large winning opening and a plurality of winning openings different from the large winning opening are provided, and when a game ball enters the large winning opening, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out for each winning ball. At the same time, when a game ball enters the winning opening, a game machine in which a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out for each winning opening.
Among the game balls launched by the launching means, the effective ball detecting means for detecting the effective ball which is the game ball that has reached the game area, and the effective ball detecting means.
Among effective sphere, a ball entrance detection means for detecting a game ball that ball entrance to the winning opening,
A normal prize ball counting means for counting the total number of prize balls paid out from the gaming machine during a normal game, and a normal prize ball counting means.
And the normal effective ball counting means for counting the total number of your Keru effective ball during normal game,
And all the states during the effective ball counting means for counting the total number of your Keru effective ball to all of the game state,
Shodama storage means for storing the total number of the prize balls the being counted by normal prize ball counting means when the total number of valid sphere said that have been counted in all states when the effective ball counting means reaches a predetermined number When,
Valid ball storage means for storing the total number of valid sphere said that have been counted by normal effective ball counting means when the total number of valid sphere said that have been counted in all states when the effective ball counting means reaches a predetermined number When,
A base value counting means for counting the base value that indicates the percentage of the total number of the prize balls in the normal game to the total number of your Keru effective sphere during the normal game,
A base value storage means for storing base value information capable of specifying a base value counted by the base value counting means, and a base value storage means.
Display means and
Setting means for setting setting information that determines the jackpot probability, and
It is provided with an initialization means for initializing the information held even when the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped.
The base value is counted every predetermined counting period, and the base value is counted.
The base value includes a first base value which is a base value in the current counting period and a plurality of second base values which are base values in each of a plurality of counting periods retroactively from the previous counting period. ,
The display means includes a base display unit that displays the base value and an identifier display unit that displays an identifier of the base value displayed on the base display unit.
Wherein the base value storing means, the base value information that can specify the first base value, the base value information that can specify each of the plurality of second base value, are possible memorize,
Wherein the base display unit, wherein the first base value, and the previous SL plurality of second base value, is displayed,
The identifier includes a first identifier that identifies the first base value and a second identifier that identifies the second base value.
The initialization means for each of the counting contents of the normal time prize ball counting means and the normal time effective ball counting means, and each storage content of the prize ball storage means, the effective ball storage means, and the base value storage means. Cannot be initialized by
When the power supply is started, the display means returns the display of the base value, which was displayed when the power supply was stopped, to the display means.
Wherein the display means, wherein at the display mode at a timing determined according to the total number of enabled spheres that have been counted in all states when the effective ball counting means is changed, changing the display mode at the timing of the change Is not notified and the display mode is changed.
The gaming machine has a first mode that allows setting of the setting information and a second mode that notifies the current setting information as the setting information.
The gaming machine can notify that it is in the first mode and that it is in the second mode, respectively, and each notification is performed by a symbol display means that displays a symbol in a variable game. In each notification, the symbol display means displays a display pattern different from the display pattern of the jackpot symbol, and the display pattern of the symbol display means in the first mode and the second mode. the display pattern of the symbol display means Do different of Ri,
The gaming machine has a customization function that allows the player to customize predetermined matters.
The customization can be performed regardless of the base value, and the display means switches between the first display state for displaying the first base value and the second display state for displaying the second base value. gaming machines that can be carried out even at the time of change of the display mode. The gaming machine includes a main board and a sub-board in which information is transmitted from the main board in one direction.
A control number is attached to the main board.
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the display means is arranged at a position that does not overlap with a display unit that displays information other than the control number. The gaming machine includes a main board and a sub-board in which information is transmitted from the main board in one direction.
A control number is attached to the main board.
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the display means is arranged at a position that does not overlap with the display unit of the control number. The gaming machine includes a main board, a control board in which information is transmitted in one direction from the main board, and a control board in which information is transmitted in both directions to the main board.
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the display means is arranged on a control board in which information is transmitted in both directions to the main board.

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