JP7019153B2 - Enclosed ball game machine - Google Patents

Description

This specification stores the number of game balls lent to the player as data (hereinafter, may be simply referred to as "number of balls held"), subtracts the number of shot balls from the number of balls held, and wins a prize. Disclose the technology related to the enclosed ball game machine that manages the number of balls held by adding the number of prize balls according to the above.

In recent years, an enclosed ball game machine, which is a form of a ball game machine, has attracted attention (see, for example, Patent Document 1). The enclosed ball game machine is equipped with a main control device that controls the progress of the game using the game ball, and also has a frame control device that manages the number of ball holding balls that the player can use for the game. .. The frame control device is configured to be communicable with the main control device, and is also configured to be communicable with the lending unit that controls the lending of the game ball. At the end of the game, the information about the ball held by the frame control device is transferred to the recording medium held in the rental unit. After that, the recording medium on which the information about the ball is recorded is returned from the lending unit to the player.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2017-80592

By the way, in recent years, a ball-and-ball game machine that rents out an actual game ball has been producing an effect as the game progresses on the effect display screen. In order to enhance the interest of the game, the production display is always required to be innovative so that the player does not get bored.
Since the game itself of the enclosed type ball game machine is the same as that of the conventional ball game machine, it is required to enhance the interest of the game by performing a new production.

The techniques disclosed herein can be realized in the following forms.
The enclosed ball gaming machine in one form disclosed in the present specification includes a gaming board that forms a gaming area for playing a game using a gaming ball, and reads and rewrites valuable value information recorded on a recording medium. It is an enclosed ball game machine that is configured to be able to communicate in both directions with the unit that performs the game, and circulates the game ball enclosed inside to play the game.
The main control means that controls the progress of the game according to the lottery probability set by the operation, the data received from the unit is stored as the number of balls held, the number of shots of the game balls is subtracted from the number of balls held, and the number of prize balls. Is provided with a frame control means for managing the number of balls held by adding the number of balls to the number of balls held, and an effect control means for controlling the display of an effect symbol on the screen according to the progress of the game. It is characterized in that the suggestion effect regarding the lottery probability is performed by the suggestion effect means based on the lottery probability and the number of balls held.
According to the enclosed ball game machine of this form, it is possible to perform a suggestion effect regarding the lottery probability set based on the number of balls held by the frame control means (hereinafter, may be simply referred to as “set probability”). It will be possible. Since the suggestion effect regarding the set lottery probability is performed based on the number of balls, it is possible to perform a unique suggestion effect that has never existed before.

In the management of the number of balls held in the frame control means, the data received from the unit may be stored as the number of balls held, the number of launched balls may be detected and subtracted, the winning balls may be detected, and the corresponding number of prize balls may be added.
Therefore, it has an effect that the suggestion of the setting probability can be quickly or accurately corresponded to the gaming state.
In a conventional ball game machine that is not an enclosed ball game machine, it is conceivable to calculate the game ball possessed by the player from the game balls thrown into the upper plate, the number of shot balls, and the number of prize balls. However, the game balls on the upper plate are not limited to the game balls only from the adjacent ball lenders, and there are also game balls thrown into the upper plate from other than the adjacent ball lenders or game balls taken out from the upper plate. There was a problem that the number of gaming balls invested in the gaming machine playing the game was not accurately reflected.
Further, in a conventional ball game machine that is not an enclosed ball game machine, it is conceivable to calculate the number of difference balls corresponding to the number of balls possessed by the present invention based on the number of out balls and the number of safe balls, but it is fired. There was a problem that it took a certain amount of time for the ball to be detected by the out-ball sensor. This problem is even more remarkable in the configuration in which the game ball is stopped on the game board. In addition, the game ball on the game board may be hooked by a game nail or the like, and there is a problem that it cannot be detected accurately.

Here, the suggestion effect may be any suggestion as long as it suggests a setting probability, and may be a suggestion that cannot be discriminated without careful observation. That is, the suggestion effect time may be a moment or a few minutes, and the size, color, or movement may take various forms.
In addition, the suggestion effect regarding the set probability is an effect suggesting that the probability is high, an effect suggesting that the probability is not low, an effect suggesting that the set probability has been changed to a high probability, or simply changing the set probability. It is possible to create a production that suggests that.
The timing of these suggested effects is determined based on the set probability and the number of balls held. Some examples of this production period will be described.

As an example of suggesting the lottery probability set based on the number of balls held, when the number of balls held increases or decreases by a predetermined number or more after the start of the game, if the set probability is a predetermined probability, it is a high probability. It is conceivable to perform an effect that suggests that effect (first example).
As a result, when the jackpot game ends and the number of balls held increases by a predetermined number or more, if it is suggested that the setting probability is high, it is expected that the game will continue with a sense of expectation for the jackpot.
Similarly, when the number of balls held decreases by a predetermined number or more and the player loses, if it is suggested that the setting probability is high, the game is expected to eliminate the player's loss. Expected to continue.

An example in which a time element is added to the first example is also conceivable (second example).
For example, if the number of balls held increases or decreases by a predetermined number or more within a predetermined time or a predetermined time or more, and if the set probability is a predetermined probability, an effect suggesting that the probability is high is performed. ..
As a result, when the loss within a short period of time is large, it is possible to expect an effect such as suggesting that the setting probability is high and giving a chance to eliminate the loss of the player.

As another example of suggesting the setting probability based on the number of balls held, it is also conceivable to perform the suggestion effect when the number of balls held at the start of the game is equal to or greater than a predetermined number (3rd example).
When the number of balls held at the start of the game is equal to or greater than the predetermined number, it means that the amount of valuable value recorded on the recording medium is large. It may be executed not only at the start of the game but also when the additional usage amount during the game is large.
In the third example, when the usage amount of the valuable value is large, the suggestion effect of the setting probability can be performed. As a result, it is effective to give a privilege suggesting a setting probability to a player who spends a large amount of valuable value.

Here, in the enclosed ball gaming machine in another form, the effect control means receives data on the number of balls held from the frame control means and data on the lottery probability from the main control means, respectively, and the effect effect means the lottery probability. It may be an enclosed ball game machine characterized by performing a suggestion effect.
Since the frame control means has data on the number of balls held and the main control means has data on the lottery probability, when the suggestion effect means is mounted on the effect control means, the effect control means is related to the number of balls held from the frame control means. It suffices to receive the data and the data related to the lottery probability from the main control means, respectively.
This makes it possible to embody one-way communication in which data is transmitted only from the frame control means to the effect control means, and one-way communication in which data is transmitted only from the main control means to the effect control means.
As a result, it is not necessary to transmit the data regarding the number of balls held to the main control means, and it is not necessary to transmit the data regarding the lottery probability to the frame control means.
Since the frame control means is connected to the unit so as to be bidirectionally communicable, it is not preferable from the viewpoint of fraud prevention to transmit data regarding the lottery probability to the frame control means.

However, it is possible to transmit data regarding the lottery probability to the frame control means, mount the suggestion effect means on the frame control means, and instruct the effect control means.
Similarly, it is possible to transmit data regarding the number of balls held to the main control means, mount the suggestion effect means on the main control means, and instruct the effect control means.
Further, the data regarding the number of balls held is transmitted to the main control means, the data regarding the lottery probability and the data regarding the number of balls held are transmitted from the main control means to the effect control means, and the suggestion effect means is mounted on the effect control means. It is possible. In the case of this configuration, it is not necessary to connect the frame control means and the effect control means in a communicable manner.
Alternatively, data regarding the lottery probability is transmitted to the frame control means, data regarding the lottery probability and data regarding the number of balls held are transmitted from the frame control means to the effect control means, and the suggestion effect means is mounted on the effect control means. It is also possible.
Generally, the main control means is mounted on the main control board (main control device), the frame control means is mounted on the frame control board (frame control device), and the effect control means is mounted on the sub control board (sub control device). Is.

It is a front view which shows the structure of the pachinko machine connected to a card unit. It is a front view which shows the structure of a card unit. It is a front view which shows the structure of a pachinko machine. It is a rear view which shows the structure of a pachinko machine. It is a front view which shows the structure of a game board. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of a pachinko machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the main routine which a main control unit executes. It is a flowchart which shows the start winning process which the main control unit executes. It is a flowchart which shows the special figure-right / wrong determination process which a main control unit executes. It is a flowchart which shows the special figure-right / wrong determination process which a main control unit executes. It is a flowchart which shows the special figure-right / wrong determination process which a main control unit executes. It is a flowchart which shows the special figure-right / wrong determination process which a main control unit executes. It is a flowchart which shows the special game processing which the main control device executes. It is a flowchart which shows the special game processing which the main control device executes. It is a flowchart which shows the special game processing which the main control device executes. It is a flowchart which shows the winning confirmation process executed by a main control unit. It is a flowchart which shows each output process which a main control unit executes. It is a flowchart which shows the holding ball management process which a frame control device executes. It is a flowchart which shows the information output processing which a frame control device executes. It is a flowchart which shows the holding ball display process executed by a sub-integrated control device. It is explanatory drawing which shows the screen which shows an example of the display in the effect symbol display device. It is a flowchart which shows the holding ball comparison process executed by a sub-integrated control device. It is explanatory drawing which shows the screen which shows an example of the display in the effect symbol display device. It is a flowchart which shows the frame side error notification processing executed by a sub-integrated control device. It is explanatory drawing which shows the screen which shows an example of the display in the effect symbol display device. It is a flowchart which shows the night-time monitoring notification processing executed by a sub-integrated control device. It is explanatory drawing which shows the screen which shows an example of the display in the effect symbol display device. It is a flowchart which shows the card notification process which a sub-integrated control device executes. It is explanatory drawing which shows the screen which shows an example of the display in the effect symbol display device. It is a flowchart which shows the energy saving instruction processing executed by a frame control device. It is a flowchart which shows the energy saving control processing which a sub-integrated control device executes. It is a flowchart which shows the setting probability suggestion effect display process executed by a sub-integrated control device. It is a flowchart which shows the setting probability suggestion effect display process 1 executed by a sub-integrated control device. It is a flowchart which shows the setting probability suggestion effect display process 2 executed by a sub-integrated control device. It is a flowchart which shows the setting probability suggestion effect display process 3 executed by a sub-integrated control device. It is a schematic diagram which shows an example of the image which suggests a setting probability. It is a flowchart which shows the setting probability suggestion effect display process 4 executed by a sub-integrated control device.

[First Embodiment]
FIG. 1 is a front view showing the configuration of a pachinko machine 10 connected to a card unit 80. The pachinko machine 10 is an enclosed ball game machine that circulates a game ball enclosed inside and uses it for a game. The pachinko machine 10 is configured to be able to realize a game using a game ball by cooperating with the card unit 80. The pachinko machine 10 has a firing strength fixing function (handle lock function) for fixing the firing strength of a game ball.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The center case 220 is provided in the center of the game area 210 and forms a passage for the game ball. The effect symbol display device 230 is provided in the center of the center case 220, and displays a pseudo effect according to the progress of the game including the effect symbol. The effect symbol display device 230 is a user interface that provides information to the player by means of characters and figures.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The sub-integrated control device 520 is configured to be communicable with the main control device 510 in one direction from the main control device 510. The sub-integrated control device 520 controls various effect devices according to the progress of the game based on the control signal from the main control device 510. The speaker 142 is a user interface that outputs voice based on a control signal from the sub-integrated control device 520. In the present embodiment, the sub-integrated control device 520 includes a volume adjusting switch 522 configured so that the volume output from the speaker 142 can be adjusted. The light emitting unit 144 is a user interface that emits light based on a control signal from the sub-integrated control device 520. The effect button 146 is a user interface that detects a player's operation input for a simulated effect, and outputs the detection signal to the sub-integrated control device 520. The sub-integrated control device 520 is a user interface control device that controls a user interface (speaker 142, light emitting unit 144, effect button 146, and effect symbol display device 230) based on information about the game received from the main control device 510. be. The sub-integrated control device 520 is further configured to be communicable with the frame control device 560 in one direction from the frame control device 560, and is a user interface (speaker 142, light emitting unit) based on the information received from the frame control device 560. 144, effect button 146 and effect symbol display device 230) are controlled.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The winning ball sensor 344 detects a game ball collected from the game board 200 to the polishing device 320 after winning a prize in the game board 200, and outputs the detection signal. The out-ball sensor 345 detects a game ball that has passed through the collection port 218 in the game board 200 and is collected from the game board 200 to the polishing device 320, and outputs a detection signal thereof. The appropriate amount sensor 346 detects that the amount of the game ball transferred from the lifting device 330 to the launching device 310 is an appropriate amount, and outputs the detection signal. The full tank sensor 347 detects that the number of game balls transferred from the lifting device 330 to the launching device 310 is excessive, and outputs the detection signal. The night monitoring device 352 is configured to be operable by a backup power source outside the operating hours (night) of the pachinko machine 10, detects the opening of the inner frame 120, and outputs the detection signal. Night monitoring switch The night monitoring device 352 may detect the opening of the inner frame 120 based on the output signals from the inner frame opening switch 121 and the front frame opening switch 141, or the inner frame opening switch 121 and the front frame opening switch. The opening of the inner frame 120 may be detected based on a signal from a switch different from 141. In the present embodiment, the frame control device 560 is configured to be able to output information indicating the number of times the inner frame 120 is opened based on the detection signal from the night monitoring device 352 to the hall computer 90 when the pachinko machine 10 is turned on. There is. The alarm speaker 354 outputs voice based on the control signal from the frame control device 560. In the present embodiment, the frame control device 560 executes a control process of outputting an alarm from the alarm speaker 354 when the opening of the inner frame 120 is detected by the night monitoring device 352.

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

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

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

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

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

The pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment is provided with a power supply board (not shown), and the power supply is switched on or off by a power supply SW (not shown).
Further, as shown in FIG. 6, the main control device 510 is provided with an RWM clear switch 290 and a setting key switch 291. The RWM clear switch 290 is mainly operated when clearing game information or the like stored in the RWM (RAM) built in the main control device 510. The RWM clear switch 290 may be provided on the frame control device 560 or the power supply board.
The setting key switch 291 is a key switch mechanism that is turned on by rotating the key inserted in the keyhole in one direction. The pachinko machine 10 is a gaming machine having a setting function capable of changing the setting of the jackpot probability by the operation of a hall employee or the like, and the hall employee or the like turns on the power with the setting key switch 291 turned on. Therefore, the setting of the jackpot probability can be changed and the setting can be confirmed. The RWM clear switch 290 is also operated when changing the setting of the jackpot probability.

The pachinko machine 10 sets the stage setting values 1 to 6 divided into 6 stages according to the jackpot probability in the hit / fail determination in the stage setting value storage area of the RWM of the main control device 510. Then, the main control device 510 determines the pass / fail determination table used in the pass / fail determination of the first special figure or the second special figure based on the stage set value stored in the stage set value storage area.
In the present embodiment, when the stage setting value stored in the stage setting value storage area is "1", the jackpot probability in the normal state is set to 1/300, and the jackpot probability in the probabilistic state is set to 1/30. Will be done. Further, when the stage setting value is "2" in the stage setting value storage area, the jackpot probability in the normal state is set to 1/290, and the jackpot probability in the probabilistic state is set to 1/29, and the stage setting is performed. When the stage setting value is "3" in the value storage area, the jackpot probability in the normal state is set to 1/280, and the jackpot probability in the probability variation state is set to 1/28.
Similarly, when the stage setting value is set to "4", the jackpot probability in the normal state is set to 1/270, the jackpot probability in the probabilistic state is set to 1/27, and the stage setting value is set. When set to "5", the jackpot probability in the normal state is set to 1/260, the jackpot probability in the probabilistic state is set to 1/26, and the step setting value is set to "6". At this time, the jackpot probability in the normal state is set to 1/250, and the jackpot probability in the probabilistic state is set to 1/25.

In the present embodiment, the step setting value is linked to the jackpot probability in the normal state and the jackpot probability in the probabilistic state, but is not limited to this. For example, in the pachinko machine 10, one of the jackpot probability in the normal state and the jackpot probability in the probabilistic state is constant regardless of the stage setting value, and only one of them is changed according to the stage setting value. May be. Further, when the stage setting value is changed, the pachinko machine 10 may increase either the jackpot probability in the normal state or the jackpot probability in the probabilistic state while decreasing the other.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

After that, the main control device 510 compares the big hit determination random number read out as the hold storage for the target special symbol with the big hit determination determination table (step S314). In the present embodiment, the jackpot determination determination table has a normal probability table in which the jackpot probability is set to a low probability (for example, 1 / 358.1184) and a jackpot probability is a high probability (for example, 1 / 37.68555). Includes a table for high probabilities set in. The main control device 510 uses the normal probability table in the normal game state and the time-saving game state, and uses the high-probability table in the probability variation time-short game state. The main control device 510 determines whether or not the target special symbol is a big hit based on the comparison between the big hit determination random number and the big hit determination determination table (step S314) (step S315).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing a winning confirmation process executed by the main control device 510. This winning confirmation process is a subroutine included in the winning confirmation process (step S107) of FIG. After starting the winning confirmation process, the main control device 510 determines whether or not the winning has been detected (step S512). The main control device 510 determines whether or not the winning is detected based on the detection signals from the first starting port switch 271, the second starting port switch 272, the left winning port switch 274, and the count switch 276.

When the winning is detected (step S512: "YES"), the main control device 510 determines the number of prize balls to be added to the player's balls (step S514). The main control device 510 determines that the number of prize balls is 10 when the detection signal is from the left winning opening switch 274 that detects the winning of the normal winning opening 246. The main control device 510 is a detection signal from the first start port switch 271 that detects a prize in the first start port 241 and a second start port switch 272 that detects a prize in the second start port 242. If it is a detection signal from, it is determined that the number of prize balls is three. The main control device 510 determines that the number of prize balls is 13 when the detection signal is from the count switch 276 that detects the winning of the large winning opening 248. The number of prize balls according to each winning opening can be set as appropriate.

After determining the number of prize balls (step S514) and when the winning is not detected (step S512: "NO"), the main control device 510 instructs the prize ball number display device 286 to display the number of prize balls (step S512: "NO"). Step S516). As a result, the prize ball number display device 286 displays the number of prize balls according to each winning opening. If no prize is detected, the number "0" indicating that there is no prize is displayed on the prize ball number display device 286. After instructing the display of the number of prize balls (step S516), the main control device 510 finishes the winning confirmation process of FIG. 17 and returns to the main routine.

FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing each output process executed by the main control device 510. Each of these output processes is a subroutine corresponding to each output process (step S109) of FIG. In each output process, the main control device 510 transmits prize ball information indicating the number of prize balls based on the prize confirmation process of FIG. 17 to the frame control device 560 by one-way communication from the main control device 510 (step S522). .. After that, the main control device 510 transmits the prize ball information indicating the number of prize balls based on the winning confirmation process of FIG. 17 to the main control device 510 by one-way communication from the main control device 510 (step S524). In each output process, the main control device 510 outputs various information in addition to the prize ball information to the frame control device 560 and the main control device 510. After outputting various information, the main control device 510 ends each output process of FIG. 18 and returns to the main routine.

The main control device 510 transmits the following information from the frame control device 560 to the hall computer 90 via the card unit 80 as game state information indicating the game state in the pachinko machine 10. <Name of information: Content of information>
Information A1: Big hit information A2 to A8: Preliminary information A9: Big hit medium and time saving information A10: Probability change information A11: Time saving information A12: Design change information A13: Fraud detection by radio wave sensor (error)
Information A14: Detection of fraudulent activity by magnet sensor (error)
Information A15: Unauthorized prize detection (error)

The main control device 510 transmits the following information to the frame control device 560 as game state information indicating the game state in the pachinko machine 10. This information is not transmitted to the hall computer 90. <Name of information: Content of information>
Information B1: Start of big hit game Information B2: Interval between rounds in big hit game Information B3: End of big hit game Information B4: Number of rounds of big hit game Information B5: Pattern fluctuation pattern Information B6 to B10: Preliminary information B11: Probability (There is a time saving)
Information B12: Probability change (no time reduction)
Information B13: No change (with time reduction)
Information B14: No probability change (no time reduction)
Information B15: Start of standby mode (power saving mode) Information B16: End of standby mode Information B17: Number of winning counts for large winning openings Information B18: Number of winning counts for ordinary electric accessories Information B19: First hold memory Number of holdings Information B20: Number of holdings of the second holding storage Information B21: Number of holdings of the general drawing holding storage Information B22: Winning to the general winning opening

Regarding the start of the standby mode of the information B15, the main control device 510 elapses a predetermined time after the change of all the symbols is completed in the state where there is no reserved storage of the normal symbol, the first special symbol and the second special symbol. If so, the standby mode is started. Regarding the termination of the standby mode of the information B16, the main control device 510 terminates the standby mode when any of the normal symbol, the first special symbol, and the second special symbol is stored in the standby mode while the standby mode is being executed. do.

FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing a ball holding management process executed by the frame control device 560. This holding ball management process is a process of managing the number of holding balls, which is the number of holding balls. The frame control device 560 repeatedly executes the holding ball management process at a predetermined timing. After starting the ball holding management process, the frame control device 560 determines whether or not the rental information has been received from the card unit 80 (step S612). The lending information from the card unit 80 indicates the number of game balls to be lent to the player based on the banknotes received from the player or the information read from the recording card which is the recording medium. When the rental information is received (step S612: “YES”), the frame control device 560 adds the number of game balls based on the rental information to the number of balls held in the frame control device 560 (step S614).

After adding the number of balls held based on the rental information (step S614), and when the rental information is not received (step S612: “NO”), the frame control device 560 moves from the launching device 310 to the game area 210. It is determined whether or not the launch ball, which is the game ball to be launched, is detected (step S622). The frame control device 560 determines the detection of the launch ball based on the detection signal by the launch inlet sensor 315. When the launch ball is detected (step S622: “YES”), the frame control device 560 subtracts the number of launch balls from the number of balls held in the frame control device 560 (step S624).

After subtracting the number of balls held based on the number of launch balls (step S624), and when the number of launch balls is not detected (step S622: "NO"), the frame control device 560 determines the prize ball information indicating the number of prize balls. Is determined from the main control device 510 (step S632). When the prize ball information is received (step S632: “YES”), the frame control device 560 adds the number of prize balls based on the prize ball information to the number of balls held in the frame control device 560 (step S634).

After adding the number of balls held based on the prize ball information (step S634) and when the prize ball information is not received (step S632: "NO"), the frame control device 560 is managed by the frame control device 560. Instruct the holding ball number display device 164 to display the number of holding balls to be performed (step S642). After that, the frame control device 560 ends the ball holding management process of FIG.

FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing an information output process executed by the frame control device 560. This information output process is a process of outputting various types of information to the sub-integrated control device 520. The frame control device 560 repeatedly executes the information output process at a predetermined timing. In the information output process, the frame control device 560 transmits the ball holding information indicating the number of balls held based on the ball holding management process of FIG. 19 to the sub-integrated control device 520 by one-way communication from the frame control device 560 (step). S644). In the information output process, the frame control device 560 transmits the following information in addition to the ball holding information to the sub-integrated control device 520 by one-way communication from the frame control device 560.
Information C1: Winning ball detection information Information C2: Out-ball detection information Information C3: Frame side error information Information C4: Night monitoring information Information C5: Card notification information

The winning ball detection information (information C1) is information indicating the number of winning balls based on the detection signal from the winning ball sensor 344. The out sphere detection information (information C2) is information indicating the number of out spheres based on the detection signal from the out sphere sensor 345. The frame side error information (information C3) is information indicating an abnormality in equipment such as a launching device 310, a polishing device 320, and a lifting device 330 managed by the frame control device 560. The nighttime monitoring information (information C4) is information indicating an abnormality based on a detection signal from the nighttime monitoring device 352. The card notification information (information C5) is information indicating that the recording card will be returned in the card unit 80. When the sub-integrated control device 520 receives the operation input to the counting switch 162, the interval period until the next game state is started after the big hit game ends, and when the operation input is received to the return button 813, the card notification Information (information C5) is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 520.

FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing a ball holding display process executed by the sub-integrated control device 520. This holding ball display process is a process of displaying the number of holding balls on the effect symbol display device 230. The sub-integrated control device 520 repeatedly executes the holding ball display process at a predetermined timing. After starting the holding ball display process, the sub-integrated control device 520 transmits the holding ball information indicating the number of holding balls based on the holding ball management process of FIG. 19 from the frame control device 560 by one-way communication from the frame control device 560. Receive (step S712). After that, the sub-integrated control device 520 instructs the effect symbol display device 230 to display the number of balls held based on the ball possession information from the frame control device 560 to the effect symbol display device 230 via the effect symbol control device 530 (step S714). After that, the sub-integrated control device 520 ends the holding ball display process. The sub-integrated control device 520 receives from the frame control device 560 the ball holding information indicating the number of balls held each time the number of balls held in the frame control device 560 changes in a predetermined number unit (for example, 10). Alternatively, each time the number of balls held in the frame control device 560 changes, information on the number of balls held may be received from the frame control device 560. The sub-integrated control device 520 calculates the number of balls held based on information different from the ball holding information transmitted from the frame control device 560, and displays the calculated number of balls held via the effect symbol control device 530. You may instruct the symbol display device 230.

FIG. 22 is an explanatory diagram showing a screen 401 showing an example of the display in the effect symbol display device 230. The screen 401 includes an effect symbol display area 411, 421, 413, a display area 422, and a display area 424. The effect symbol display area 411 is an area for performing variable display and definite display of the effect symbol located on the left side. The effect symbol display area 412 is an area for performing variable display and definite display of the effect symbol located in the center. The effect symbol display area 413 is an area for performing variable display and definite display of the effect symbol located on the right side. The display area 422 is an area for displaying the number of prize balls based on the prize ball information from the main control device 510. The display area 424 is an area for displaying the number of balls held based on the ball holding information from the frame control device 560.

FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing a ball holding comparison process executed by the sub-integrated control device 520. This ball holding comparison process is a process of comparing the first ball holding number NB1 based on the information from the main control device 510 and the second ball holding number NB2 based on the information from the frame control device 560. The sub-integrated control device 520 repeatedly executes the holding ball comparison process at a predetermined timing. The possession ball comparison process is preferably executed in a situation where the launch of the game ball is stopped, and may be executed during the game standby or at the end of the game.

After starting the ball holding comparison process, the sub-integrated control device 520 operates as the first holding ball number determination means, so that the player can use the game based on the information received from the main control device 510. The first number of balls held, NB1, which is the number of game balls, is determined (step S722). The sub-integrated control device 520 adds the first number of balls NB1 based on the prize ball information received from the main control device 510. The sub-integrated control device 520 subtracts the first number of balls NB1 based on the winning ball detection information (information C1) and the out-ball detection information (information C2) received from the frame control device 560. When the sub-integrated control device 520 receives the rental information from the card unit 80 from the frame control device 560, the sub-integrated control device 520 adds the number of game balls based on the rental information to the first number of balls held NB1.

After determining the first number of balls held NB1 (step S722), the sub-integrated control device 520 operates as the second number of balls held determination means, based on the information received from the frame control device 560. The player determines the second number of balls NB2, which is the number of game balls that can be used for the game (step S724). The sub-integrated control device 520 determines the number of balls held based on the ball holding information received from the frame control device 560 as the second number of balls held NB2.

After determining the second number of balls NB2 (step S724), the sub-integrated control device 520 operates as a comparison means, so that the difference D between the first number of balls NB1 and the second number of balls NB2 D. Is calculated (step S726). After that, the sub-integrated control device 520 operates as an abnormality determination means to determine whether or not the difference D is equal to or greater than the reference value TH (step S727). The reference value TH may be a preset value (for example, 30), or a ratio to the first number of balls NB1 or the second number of balls NB2 (for example, is the number of second balls). It may be 5% of NB2).

When the difference D is equal to or greater than the reference value TH (step S727: “YES (abnormality)”), the sub-integrated control device 520 operates as a notification means to notify that the number of balls held is abnormal. An instruction is given to the effect symbol display device 230 via the symbol control device 530 (step S728). After instructing the notification that the number of balls held is abnormal (step S728), and when the difference D is not equal to or higher than the reference value TH (step S727: "NO (normal)"), the sub-integrated control device 520 holds the ball. End the sphere comparison process.

FIG. 24 is an explanatory diagram showing a screen 402 showing an example of display in the effect symbol display device 230. The screen 402 is an example of a screen displayed when the sub-integrated control device 520 instructs the notification that the number of balls held is abnormal. Similar to the screen 401 of FIG. 22, the screen 402 includes an effect symbol display area 411, 421, 413, a display area 422, and a display area 424. The display area 424 on the screen 402 displays the character "abnormal" indicating that the number of balls held is abnormal, instead of displaying the number of balls held.

FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing a frame-side error notification process executed by the sub-integrated control device 520. This frame-side error notification process is a process of notifying the effect symbol display device 230 of an abnormality of the device managed by the frame control device 560. The sub-integrated control device 520 repeatedly executes the frame-side error notification process at a predetermined timing. After starting the frame-side error notification process, the sub-integrated control device 520 determines whether or not the frame-side error information (information C3) has been received from the frame control device 560 (step S732). When the frame side error information (information C3) is received (step S732: "YES (abnormality)", the sub-integrated control device 520 notifies the frame side error information (information C3) via the effect symbol control device 530. Instructing the effect symbol display device 230 (step S734). When the sub-integrated control device 520 notifies the frame side error information (information C3), the sub-integrated control device 520 emits light and emits light from the speaker 142 in addition to the notification by the effect symbol display device 230. Notification by sound output of 144 may be instructed. After instructing notification of frame-side error information (information C3) (step S734), and when frame-side error information (information C3) has not been received (step). S732: "NO (normal)"), the sub-integrated control device 520 ends the frame-side error notification process.

When notifying the frame side error information (information C3) (step S734), the sound output of the alarm speaker 354 may be performed based on the control of the frame control device 560. When notifying the frame side error information (information C3), the launching of the game ball by the launching device 310 may be stopped based on the control of the frame control device 560, and the game may be disabled. In this case, the frame control device 560 may notify the sub-integrated control device 520 of the stop launch of the game ball, and the sub-integrated control device 520 may instruct the effect symbol display device 230 to notify to that effect.

FIG. 26 is an explanatory diagram showing a screen 403 showing an example of display in the effect symbol display device 230. The screen 403 is an example of a screen displayed when the notification of the frame side error information (information C3) is instructed from the sub-integrated control device 520. Similar to the screen 401 of FIG. 22, the screen 403 includes an effect symbol display area 411, 421, 413, a display area 422, and a display area 424. The screen 403 further includes a display area 432. The display area 432 is an area for displaying the contents of the frame side error information (information C3). In the example of FIG. 26, the display area 432 displays the character “ball circulation error” indicating an abnormality in the circulatory system of the game ball.

FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing a nighttime monitoring / notification process executed by the sub-integrated control device 520. This nighttime monitoring / notification process is a process of notifying the effect symbol display device 230 of an abnormality based on a detection signal from the nighttime monitoring device 352. The sub-integrated control device 520 executes night-time monitoring and notification processing when the power to the pachinko machine 10 is restored. After starting the nighttime monitoring / notification process, the sub-integrated control device 520 determines whether or not nighttime monitoring information (information C4) has been received from the frame control device 560 (step S742). When the power to the pachinko machine 10 is restored, the frame control device 560 acquires the frame opening information from the night monitoring switch night monitoring device 352, and when the information indicates the opening of the inner frame 120, the frame control device 560 is at night. The monitoring information (information C4) is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 520. The night monitoring information (information C4) may include information indicating the number of times the inner frame 120 is opened when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is cut off, or indicates whether or not the inner frame 120 is opened when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned off. It may be information. When the nighttime monitoring information (information C4) is received (step S742: "YES (abnormality)", the sub-integrated control device 520 notifies the nighttime monitoring information (information C4) via the effect symbol control device 530. Instruct the display device 230 (step S744). After instructing the notification of the night monitoring information (information C4) (step S744), and when the night monitoring information (information C4) is not received (step S742: "NO". (Normal) ”), the sub-integrated control device 520 ends the nighttime monitoring / notification process.

FIG. 28 is an explanatory diagram showing a screen 404 showing an example of display in the effect symbol display device 230. The screen 404 is an example of a screen displayed when the notification of nighttime monitoring information (information C4) is instructed by the sub-integrated control device 520. The screen 404 includes a display area 442. The display area 442 is an area for displaying the contents of the night monitoring information (information C4). In the example of FIG. 28, the display area 442 displays characters indicating an abnormality in which the inner frame 120 is opened outside the operating hours (nighttime) of the pachinko machine 10.

FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing a card notification process executed by the sub-integrated control device 520. This card notification process is a process of notifying the effect symbol display device 230 that the recording card will be returned in the card unit 80. The sub-integrated control device 520 repeatedly executes the card notification process at a predetermined timing. After starting the card notification process, the sub-integrated control device 520 determines whether or not the card notification information (information C5) has been received from the frame control device 560 (step S752). In situations such as when there is an operation input on the return button 813, when the jackpot game ends, or when there is an operation input on the counting switch 162, the frame control device 560 sub-integrated control of the card notification information (information C5). Send to device 520. When the card notification information (information C5) is received (step S752: "YES", the sub-integrated control device 520 notifies the card unit 80 that the recording card will be returned via the effect symbol control device 530. Instruct the display device 230 (step S754). After instructing the card unit 80 to notify that the recording card will be returned (step S754), and when the card notification information (information C5) has not been received (step S752). : "NO"), the sub-integrated control device 520 ends the card notification process.

When notifying that the recording card will be returned after the big hit, the sub-integrated control board 520 can notify that the recording card will be returned based on the information from the main control board 510, so that the card is returned from the frame control board 560. You may notify that the recording card will be returned without receiving the notification information. In addition, when notifying that the recording card will be returned at each end of the jackpot, the jackpot gaming state from the normal gaming state ends in order to avoid notifying many times even though the recording card is removed. Only in some cases, it may be notified that the recording card will be returned after the jackpot is completed. The same applies when the frame control device 560 transmits the card notification information.

FIG. 30 is an explanatory diagram showing a screen 405 showing an example of display in the effect symbol display device 230. The screen 405 is an example of a screen displayed when the sub-integrated control device 520 gives an instruction to return the recording card in the card unit 80. The screen 405 includes a display area 452. The display area 452 is an area for displaying that the recording card is to be returned in the card unit 80. In the example of FIG. 29, the display area 442 displays characters indicating that the recording card will be returned in the card unit 80.

FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing an energy saving instruction process executed by the frame control device 560. This energy saving instruction process is a process of instructing the sub-integrated control device 520 to execute the energy saving display mode. The energy-saving display mode is a mode in which the light emitting unit 144 and the effect symbol display device 230 are operated with less power consumption than the normal display mode executed in the normal time (for example, brightness suppression, extinguishing, etc.). The frame control device 560 repeatedly executes the energy saving instruction process at a predetermined timing. After starting the energy saving instruction process, the frame control device 560 determines whether or not the game ball is fired in the launching device 310 for a predetermined time (for example, 5 minutes) (step S662). When there is no launch of the game ball (step S662: “YES”), the frame control device 560 instructs the sub-integrated control device 520 to execute the energy saving display mode by one-way communication from the frame control device 560 (step S664). .. When the game ball is launched (step S662: “NO”), the frame control device 560 instructs the sub-integrated control device 520 to execute the normal display mode by one-way communication from the frame control device 560 (step S666). .. After instructing the sub-integrated control device 520 to execute each display mode (steps S664 and S666), the frame control device 560 ends the energy saving instruction process.

FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing an energy saving control process executed by the sub-integrated control device 520. This energy-saving control process is a process of controlling the light emitting unit 144 and the effect symbol display device 230 in the energy-saving display mode. The sub-integrated control device 520 repeatedly executes the energy-saving control process at a predetermined timing. After starting the energy saving control process, the sub-integrated control device 520 determines whether or not there is an instruction of the energy saving display mode from the frame control device 560 (step S762). When there is an instruction of the energy saving display mode (step S762: “YES”), the sub-integrated control device 520 controls the light emitting unit 144 and the effect symbol display device 230 in the energy saving display mode (step S764). When there is no instruction of the energy saving display mode (step S762: “NO”), the sub-integrated control device 520 controls the light emitting unit 144 and the effect symbol display device 230 in the normal display mode (step S766). After enabling the control by each display mode (steps S746 and S766), the sub-integrated control device 520 ends the energy saving control process.

According to the embodiment described above, one-way communication is performed from the main control device 510 to the frame control device 560 and the sub-integrated control device 520, based on the information from the main control device 510 and the frame control device 560. Therefore, the information can be notified to the player via the effect symbol display device 230. This makes it possible to prevent fraudulent acts against the main control device 510. Further, the processing load of the main control device 510 can be reduced. Further, although the main control device 510 transmits information to other control devices, it does not receive information from the other control devices, so that the processing load can be reduced. As a result, the main control device 510 can stably execute the process related to the progress of the game. Further, since the sub-integrated control device 520 directly receives information on fraud and error from the main control device 510 and the frame control device 560, the information can be appropriately notified according to various situations.

Further, the sub-integrated control device 520 compares the information received from the main control device 510 with the information received from the frame control device 560, and if the comparison result is abnormal, the effect symbol display device 230 is used. Notify the abnormality. As a result, the information based on the main control device 510 and the information based on the frame control device 560 are matched while the main control device 510 is configured to perform one-way communication from the frame control device 560 and the sub-integrated control device 520. It is possible to notify the player of sexual abnormalities. As a result, it is possible to prevent fraudulent acts against at least one of the main control device 510 and the frame control device 560. Further, since the process of comparing the information based on the main control device 510 and the information based on the frame control device 560 is performed not by the frame control device 560 but by the sub-integrated control device 520, the processing load of the main control device 510 is reduced. In addition, the processing load of the frame control device 560 can be reduced.

Further, while the main control device 510 is configured to perform one-way communication from the frame control device 560 and the sub-integrated control device 520, the first number of balls held NB1 based on the information from the main control device 510 and the frame control device It is possible to notify the player of an abnormality in consistency between the second number of balls held NB2 based on the information from 560. As a result, it is possible to prevent fraudulent acts related to the management of the number of balls held against at least one of the main control device 510 and the frame control device 560.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described.
The second embodiment has the same configuration as the first embodiment, but a part of the processing of the first embodiment may be omitted as long as the game is not hindered. For example, the process shown in FIG. 23 (“holding ball comparison process”) or the like may not be executed in the second embodiment. Therefore, it is possible to omit the process of transmitting the data regarding the first number of balls NB1 from the main control device 510 to the sub-integrated control device 520.
In the second embodiment, the main control device 510 and the frame control device 560 may be configured to be capable of bidirectional communication. In this case, it is conceivable that the data related to the performance of the game cannot be transmitted to the main control device 510 from the outside via the frame control device 560, or the main control device does not receive the data.

The second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 33 to 38.
FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing the outline of the second embodiment, which is periodically executed by the sub-integrated control device 520. 34 to 36 and 38 are flowcharts showing specific examples of the second embodiment.
In this process, the jackpot probability indicated by the stage setting values 1 to 6 stored in the stage setting value storage area of the RWM of the main control device 510 based on the second number of balls held NB2 based on the information from the frame control device 560. (Hereinafter, it may be simply referred to as "setting probability".) An effect display suggesting is executed (step S800). The data indicating the stage set values 1 to 6 are transmitted from the main control device 510 to the sub-integrated control device 520 when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned on. It should be noted that the configuration may be such that transmission is performed when the set probability is changed instead of when the power is turned on. The second number of balls held NB2 is periodically transmitted from the frame control device 560 to the sub-integrated control device 520.
As shown in FIG. 37, the effect suggesting the setting probability is performed by causing a specific character symbol CY to appear on the screen 401 of the effect symbol display device 230. This specific character symbol CY appears when the set value of the set probability is 3 or more with a high probability. However, if the set value is not 1, it may appear.
The effect suggesting the setting probability may be a character symbol LE suggesting a high probability such as "maybe you are lucky?" Or "maybe it is easy to hit?". Further, the effect suggesting the setting probability may be easily discriminated, but may be in a mode that cannot be discriminated without careful observation. For example, it may be displayed for a moment, or it may be an effect that simply changes the color, shape, or operation of the character symbol that is normally displayed, and the effect mode is not limited. Only one of these character symbol CY and character symbol LE may be displayed on the screen 401, or both may be displayed.

A specific example of the second embodiment will be described.
In the "setting probability suggestion effect display process 1" shown in FIG. 34, after the privileged game advantageous to the player such as the jackpot game, the high probability game or the time saving game is completed (step S810), the second number of balls NB2 is set. If the predetermined number is NB3 or more (step S811) and the set value of the set probability is 2 or more (step S812), the above-mentioned setting probability suggestion effect processing is executed (step S813).
In this process, even when the privileged game advantageous to the player is completed and the player has a predetermined number of balls NB3 or more, if it is suggested that the setting probability is high, the game can be continued. Has an effect.
Generally, when the privilege game is completed and the number of balls held is a certain number or more, the player tends to be in a mental state of stopping the game because it is "good". At this time, if it is suggested that the probability is high, it is possible to make the player feel that the game is continued, and the effect of increasing the operation of the game machine can be expected.
In this process, the set probability suggestion effect is performed when the number of balls held NB2 is NB3 or more, but the set probability suggestion effect may be performed when the number of balls NB3 is less than or equal to the predetermined number NB3. Further, the setting probability suggestion effect may be performed when the difference from the number of balls held at the start of the game is a predetermined number NB3 or more.
Specific examples of the predetermined number NB3 include 1500 pieces, 2000 pieces, 2500 pieces, 3000 pieces, and the like.

In the "setting probability suggestion effect display process 2" shown in FIG. 35, it is determined whether the number of balls held NB2 has increased or decreased by a predetermined number NB4 or more within a predetermined time (for example, 30 minutes to 60 minutes) (step S820). ), If the affirmative determination is made and the set probability is equal to or higher than the predetermined probability (for example, setting 4) (step S821), the set probability suggestion effect is executed (step S822).
The effect when the predetermined number NB or more increases is the same as the above-mentioned "setting probability suggestion effect processing 1", but when the predetermined number NB or more decreases, if it is suggested that the probability is high, the feeling of continuing the game is felt. The effect of causing it can be expected.
In this process, the determination is made in consideration of the time element (step S820), but a configuration in which the time element is not added may be used. If the time element is taken into consideration, the effect of determining the speed at which the number of balls held increases or decreases can be obtained.
Specific examples of the predetermined number NB4 include 500 to 2000 pieces. Since a time factor is taken into consideration, it is preferable to use less than a predetermined number of NB3.
The process of step S820 may be configured to determine at least one of increase or decrease.

In the "setting probability suggestion effect display process 3" shown in FIG. 36, the number of balls held (number of balls rented) or the number of additional balls held (number of additional balls rented) at the start of the game is a predetermined number NB5 or more (step S830). Moreover, when the set probability is equal to or greater than the predetermined probability (step S831), the set probability suggestion effect is executed (step S832).
In this process, when the investment amount at the start of the game is large, or when the number of balls held is reduced and the investment amount to be added is large, and the setting probability is not the minimum probability, the setting probability suggestion effect is performed. The fact that the number of balls held or the number of additional balls held at the start of the game is large means that the investment amount for the game is large.
As a result, it is possible to give a privilege of suggesting a setting probability to a player who spends a large amount of money on the game. For example, if the investment amount is 2000 yen or more and the setting probability is setting 3 or more, the setting probability is suggested. As a result, it is possible to provide a certain service to a player who spends a lot of money to play a game.
It should be noted that the number of balls held or the number of additional balls held at the start of the game may be determined step by step, and the mode of suggestion effect of the setting probability may be changed according to the magnitude of the investment amount.
For example, if the investment amount is 3000 yen or more, the suggestion effect time is 10 seconds, and if the investment amount is 2500 yen to less than 3000 yen, the suggestion effect time is 7.5 seconds, and the investment amount is 2000 yen to 2500 yen. If it is less than yen, the suggestion effect time is 5 seconds, and if the investment amount is 1500 yen to less than 2000 yen, the suggestion effect time is 2 seconds. The size, display position, or operation of the suggested character symbol CY or character symbol LE may be different instead of the suggested effect time.
Further, the suggestion effect of the setting probability may be performed according to the cumulative investment amount. This process will be described with reference to FIG. 38. This process is also periodically executed by the sub-integrated control device 520 or the frame control device 560.

In the setting probability suggestion effect display process 4 shown in FIG. 38, first, it is determined whether or not the data transmitted from the card unit 80 is the data indicating the number of rented balls (step S840). If the data indicates the number of balls to be rented, it is added to the total number of balls to be rented (step S841). As described above, the data indicating the number of ball lending is transmitted to the frame control device 560 each time the player operates the ball lending button 812.
The cumulative number of balls to be rented is zero at the start of the game, and is added each time data indicating the number of rented balls is received.
In step S842, it is determined whether or not the cumulative number of loaned balls is NB6 (for example, 1000) or more, and if it is determined that the cumulative number of balls is NB6 or more, the setting probability suggestion effect is executed (S843).
After the setting probability suggestion effect is executed, the cumulative number of balls lent is cleared to zero (S844).
It should be noted that the determination of whether or not the cumulative number of balls rented is equal to or greater than the predetermined number is executed step by step, and as the cumulative number of balls rented increases, the effect mode is changed by clearly suggesting the setting probability. You may.
It should be noted that in this S844, the cumulative number of balls lent may be cleared to zero when it is determined that the game has not been performed, without performing the zero clearing process.
The determination that the game is not performed can be determined by detecting that the frame control device 560 has not launched the game ball for a predetermined time (for example, 3 minutes) or more by the launch inlet sensor 315 or the out ball sensor 345. .. Further, the main control device 510 may be configured to detect and determine the winning state of each winning opening 271 to 274, and transmit the determination result to the frame control device 560.

The process shown in FIG. 38 can be embodied by the frame control device 560 transmitting a command corresponding to S843 to the sub-integrated control device 520 and the frame control device 560 performing other processes other than S843. Data indicating the number of loaned balls received by the 560 may be transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 520, and the sub-integrated control device 520 may be configured to execute the data.
Alternatively, the data indicating the number of loaned balls received by the frame control device 560 or the determination result in S842 may be transmitted to the main control device 510, and the main control device 510 or the sub-integrated control device 520 may be configured to execute the data. In this case, it is not necessary to connect the frame control device 560 and the sub-integrated control device 520.
Whether the number of balls to be rented or the number of additional balls to be rented at the start of the game is determined by the number of additional balls to be rented if the card unit 80 sends data indicating the number of balls to be rented when the number of balls to be held is low. If the number of balls held becomes zero and data indicating the number of balls to be rented is transmitted within a predetermined time (for example, within 90 seconds), it can be determined that the number of balls to be rented is additional.
However, the determination process is not limited to this. For example, if data indicating the number of loaned balls is transmitted before the return button 813 is operated, it can be regarded as a game by the same player. Further, until the counting switch 160 is operated and the number of balls held becomes zero, it can be regarded as a game by the same player.
The cumulative number of balls lent may be used as the corresponding cumulative investment amount, and it may be determined whether or not the investment amount is equal to or greater than the predetermined investment amount.

In the setting probability suggestion effect display process 4 shown in FIG. 38, the setting probability suggestion effect can be performed according to the cumulative investment amount, and the pachinko machine 10 is a player who uses a large amount of investment amount for the pachinko machine 10. It is possible to give a player who plays a game for a long time a privilege of suggesting a setting probability.

In the second embodiment, the effect is achieved without transmitting data regarding the setting probability from the main control device 510 to the frame control device 560, and without transmitting data regarding the number of balls held from the frame control device 560 to the main control device 510. On the screen 401 of the symbol display device 230, the suggestion effect of the set probability can be performed based on the number of balls held and the set probability.
As a result, it is not necessary to transmit data from the frame control device 560 to the main control device, which has an effect of preventing fraudulent acts on the main control device 510. Further, it has an effect of preventing the setting probability from leaking to the outside via the frame control device 560 and the card unit 80.
Further, since the suggestion effect of the setting probability can be performed based on the number of balls held, the processing is quick or accurate.

The number of balls held in the frame control device 560 is subtracted by the detection of the launch inlet sensor 315 and added according to the prize ball information indicating the number of prize balls received from the main control device 510.
As described above, whether or not the main control device 510 has detected the winning based on the detection signals from the first starting port switch 271, the second starting port switch 272, the left winning port switch 274, and the count switch 276. to decide.
Therefore, the number of balls held in the frame control device 560 is accurate and quick.
When managing the number of balls held by the main control device 510, as described above, the out ball detection information (information C2) by the out ball sensor 345 is used, but the launched ball is the out ball sensor. It takes a certain amount of time to be detected. This problem is even more remarkable in the configuration in which the game ball is stopped on the game board 200. In addition, the game ball on the game board 200 may be hooked by a game nail or the like, and there is a problem that it cannot be detected accurately.
Further, in a conventional ball gaming machine that is not an enclosed gaming machine, it is conceivable to calculate the number of difference balls corresponding to the number of balls possessed by the present invention based on the number of out balls and the number of safe balls, but adjacent ball lending is possible. In some cases, a game ball may be added to the upper plate from other than the machine, or the game ball may be taken out from the upper plate, and there is a problem that the number of balls held cannot be accurately managed.

In the second embodiment, the effect processing suggesting the setting probability is executed when the setting probability is not low. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be an effect process suggesting that the setting probability has been changed.
When the set probability is changed, the effect of displaying the above-mentioned specific character symbol CY or the character symbol LE suggesting that the set probability has been changed, such as "may have been changed?", Is performed.
In this case, the effect mode may be different depending on whether the setting is changed to a high probability or a low probability.
Further, the effect frequency may be adjusted according to the number of days elapsed from the day when the setting is changed, or the mode may be adjusted to change the effect mode. For example, the production frequency is reduced according to the number of days elapsed from the day when the setting is changed. Further, the shape, color, or operation of the specific character symbol CY is changed according to the number of days elapsed from the day when the setting is changed.
With this configuration, even if the set probability is changed to a low probability, it is possible to display the set probability suggestion effect.

[Third Embodiment]
In the second embodiment, it is basically configured as one-way communication that can be transmitted only from the main control device 510 to the frame control device 560. Further, the main control device 510 and the frame control device 560 are connected to the sub-integrated control device 520, and the one-way communication can be transmitted from the main control device 510 and the frame control device 560 to the sub-integrated control device 520, respectively.
However, the frame control device 560 transmits the data regarding the number of balls held to the main control device 510, and the main control device 510 transmits the data regarding the set probability and the data regarding the number of balls held to the sub-integrated control device 520, and the above-mentioned setting probability suggestion effect is produced. It may be configured to execute the display process.
Further, the main control device 510 may be configured to perform the setting probability suggestion effect display process and transmit the command to display the effect to the sub-integrated control device 520. In this case, it is not necessary to connect the sub-integrated control device 520 and the frame control device 560.
Further, the data regarding the set probability is transmitted to the frame control device 510, the data regarding the set probability and the data regarding the number of balls held are transmitted from the frame control device 560 to the sub-integrated control device 520, and the above-mentioned setting probability suggestion effect display process is executed. It may be configured as follows. Also in this case, the frame control device 560 may be configured to perform the setting probability suggestion effect display process and transmit the command to display the effect to the sub-integrated control device 520.

[Other embodiments]
The technique disclosed in the present specification is not limited to the above-described embodiments, examples and modifications, and can be realized by various configurations within a range not deviating from the gist thereof. For example, among the technical features in the above-described embodiments, examples and modifications, those corresponding to the technical features in each embodiment described in the column of the outline of the invention solve a part or all of the above-mentioned problems. It can be replaced and combined as appropriate to, or to achieve some or all of the above effects. In addition, technical features not described as essential in this specification may be deleted as appropriate.

When the main control device 510 is configured to be able to receive the detection signals from the winning ball sensor 344 and the out ball sensor 345, the main control device 510 calculates the first number of balls held and then the first number of balls held. May be transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 520. Further, when the main control device 510 is configured to be able to receive the detection signals from the winning ball sensor 344 and the out ball sensor 345, the main control device 510 adds the information indicating the number of winning balls to the winning ball sensor 344 and the out ball sensor 345. Information based on the detection signal from the sensor 345 may be transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 520, and the sub-integrated control device 520 may calculate the first number of balls held based on the information received from the main control device 510. ..

In the energy saving instruction processing (FIG. 31), the frame control device 560 instructs the sub integrated control device 520 to execute the energy saving display mode when the game ball is not detected by the winning ball sensor 344 and the out ball sensor 345 for a predetermined time. May be good. Further, in the energy saving instruction processing (FIG. 31), the frame control device 560 may instruct the sub-integrated control device 520 to execute the energy saving display mode when there is no operation input to the handle 150 for a predetermined time.

The inner frame opening switch 121 and the front frame opening switch 141 may output a detection signal to the main control device 510, or may output a detection signal to the frame control device 560.

The related invention 1 based on the second embodiment is the following invention.
It is equipped with a game board that forms a game area for playing games using a game ball, and is configured to be bidirectionally communicable with a unit that reads and rewrites valuable value information recorded on a recording medium, and is enclosed inside. It is an enclosed ball game machine that circulates and plays games.
The main control device that controls the progress of the game according to the lottery probability set by the operation,
A frame control device that stores the data received from the unit as the number of balls held, subtracts the number of shots of game balls from the number of balls held, adds the number of prize balls to the number of balls held, and manages the number of balls held. When,
It is equipped with an effect control device that controls the display of the effect symbol on the screen according to the progress of the game.
One-way communication that can be transmitted from the main control device to only the frame control device, one-way communication that can be transmitted from the main control device to only the effect control device, and one-way communication that can be transmitted from the frame control device to only the effect control device. ,age,
The effect control device receives data regarding the number of balls held from the frame control device and data regarding the lottery probability from the main control device, respectively, and based on the received data, a suggestion effect regarding the lottery probability is performed by the suggestion effect means. An enclosed bullet game machine that is characterized by performing.

The related invention 2 based on the second embodiment is the following invention.
It is equipped with a game board that forms a game area for playing games using a game ball, and is configured to be bidirectionally communicable with a unit that reads and rewrites valuable value information recorded on a recording medium, and is enclosed inside. It is an enclosed ball game machine that circulates and plays games.
The main control device that controls the progress of the game according to the lottery probability set by the operation,
A frame control device that stores the data received from the unit as the number of balls held, subtracts the number of shots of game balls from the number of balls held, adds the number of prize balls to the number of balls held, and manages the number of balls held. When,
It is equipped with an effect control device that controls the display of the effect symbol on the screen according to the progress of the game.
Bidirectional communication between the main control device and the frame control device, one-way communication that can be transmitted from the main control device to only the effect control device, and one-way communication that can be transmitted from the frame control device to only the effect control device. ,
The configuration is such that data related to the performance of the game cannot be transmitted from the frame control device to the main control device or is not received by the main control device.
The effect control device receives data regarding the number of balls held from the frame control device and data regarding the lottery probability from the main control device, respectively, and based on the received data, a suggestion effect regarding the lottery probability is performed by the suggestion effect means. An enclosed bullet game machine that is characterized by performing.

The data related to the performance of the game means the data that affects the performance of the game executed by the main control device. For example, it is data showing a state in which a game such as a big hit is advantageous to a player, data showing a winning probability, or data showing that a prize has been won in each winning opening.
Therefore, the main control device or the frame control device may adopt a configuration in which data (response signal) indicating that the data transmitted from the frame control device or the main control device has been received is transmitted, respectively.
Further, data related to security may be transmitted from the outside to the main control device via the frame control device.

[Correspondence with claims]
The correspondence between the terms used in the description of each of the above embodiments and the terms used in the description of the claims will be described.
The card unit 80 is a unit, the pachinko machine 10 is an enclosed ball game machine, the main control device 510 is the main control means, the frame control device 560 is the frame control means, and the sub-integrated control device 520 and the effect symbol control device 530 are the effect control means. , The setting probability suggestion effect display process shown in FIG. 33 corresponds to the suggestion effect means, and the character symbol CY or the character symbol LE shown in FIG. 37 corresponds to the suggestion effect regarding the lottery probability.

10 ... Pachinko machine 80 ... Card unit 90 ... Hall computer 110 ... Outer frame 115 ... Hinge 120 ... Inner frame 121 ... Inner frame open switch 140 ... Front frame 141 ... Front frame open switch 142 ... Speaker 143 ... Transparent plate 144 ... Light emitting part 145 ... Hinge 146 ... Direction button 150 ... Handle 152 ... Rotating part 154 ... Fixed button 160 ... Operation unit relay terminal board 162 ... Counting switch 164 ... Ball number display device 180 ... Launch operation unit relay terminal board 182 ... Fixing release solenoid 184 … Launch intensity fixed switch 185… Handle volume 186… Touch switch 187… Launch stop switch 200… Game board 210… Game area 211… First game area 212… Second game area 214… Introduction port 218… Recovery port 220… Center case 230 ... Directional symbol display device 241 ... 1st start port 242 ... 2nd start port 243 ... Ordinary symbol operation gate 245 ... Ordinary electric accessory 246 ... Ordinary winning opening 248 ... Large winning opening 250 ... Symbol display device relay terminal board 251 ... 1st special figure display device 252 ... 2nd special figure display device 253 ... Normal symbol display device 261 ... 1st special figure hold number display device 262 ... 2nd special figure hold number display device 263 ... Normal figure hold number display device 270 ... Game board relay terminal board 271 ... 1st start port switch 272 ... 2nd start port switch 273 ... Normal symbol operation switch 274 ... Left winning port switch 276 ... Count switch 277 ... Magnet sensor 278 ... Radio sensor 282 ... Large winning port Solvent 284 ... General electric accessory solenoid 286 ... Prize ball number display device 290 ... RWM clear switch 291 ... Setting key switch 310 ... Launch device 312 ... Launch device relay terminal board 314 ... Ball feed sensor 315 ... Launch inlet sensor 316 ... Launch motor 317 ... Ball feed solenoid 320 ... Polishing device 322 ... Polishing device relay terminal board 324 ... Cassette switch 325 ... Polishing motor sensor 326 ... Cassette motor 327 ... Polishing motor 330 ... Lifting device 332 ... Lifting relay terminal board 334 ... Lifting motor 336 ... Lifting inlet sensor 338 ... Lifting motor monitoring sensor 342 ... Inner frame relay terminal board 344 ... Winning ball sensor 345 ... Outball sensor 346 ... Appropriate amount sensor 347 ... Full tank sensor 352 ... Night monitoring device 354 ... Alarm speaker 401 ... Screen 402 ... Screen 403 ... Screen 404 ... Screen 405 ... Screen 411 ... Directional symbol display area 412 ... Directional symbol display area 413 ... Directional symbol display area 422 ... Display area 424 ... Display area 432 ... Display area 442 ... Display area 452 ... Display area 510 ... Main control device 520 ... Sub-integrated control device 522 ... Volume adjustment switch 530 ... Directional design control device 560 ... Frame control device 810 ... User interface 811 ... Balance display unit 812 ... Ball lending button 813 ... Return button 816 ... Handle lock display unit 820 ... Card insertion slot 830 ... Banknote insertion slot 850 ... Game ball rental device 860 ... CR unit

Claims (3)

It is equipped with a game board that forms a game area for playing games using a game ball, and is configured to be bidirectionally communicable with a unit that reads and rewrites valuable value information recorded on a recording medium, and is enclosed inside. It is an enclosed ball game machine that circulates and plays games.
The main control means that controls the progress of the game according to the lottery probability set by the operation,
A frame control means for storing the data received from the unit as the number of balls held, subtracting the number of shots of game balls from the number of balls held, adding the number of prize balls to the number of balls held, and managing the number of balls held. When,
It is equipped with an effect control means that controls the display of the effect symbol on the screen according to the progress of the game.
An enclosed ball game machine characterized in that a suggestion effect regarding the lottery probability is performed by a suggestion effect means based on the set lottery probability and the number of balls held. In the enclosed ball game machine according to claim 1,
An enclosed ball game machine characterized in that when the number of balls held, which is data received from the unit, is a predetermined value or more, the suggestion effect regarding the lottery probability is performed by the suggestion effect means. In the enclosed ball game machine according to claim 1 or 2.
The effect control means receives data on the number of balls held from the frame control means and data on the lottery probability from the main control means, respectively, and the suggestion effect means performs a suggestion effect on the lottery probability. Enclosed ball game machine.

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