JP7054497B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine (pachinko machine) that plays a game by firing a gaming ball toward a gaming area formed on a gaming board.

A gaming machine that plays a game by firing a gaming ball toward a gaming area formed on a gaming board is known. Such a gaming machine generally receives information related to the progress of a game from a main control unit (for example, a main control board) that controls the progress of the game and information related to the progress of the game from the main control unit, and adjusts to the progress of the game. It is equipped with a sub-control unit (for example, a sub-control board) that controls the effect.

In recent years, the act of trying to make a profit by cheating on a gaming machine has been performed. For example, the above-mentioned main control unit is replaced with a non-regular one (so-called unauthorized modification is performed), and an act of trying to advance the game in a state excessively advantageous to the player is performed. If such fraud is committed, the game hall may suffer a great loss. Therefore, Patent Document 1 proposes a technique for collating the identification information of the main control unit of the gaming machine between the gaming machine and the gaming machine server to ensure that the main control unit is not exchanged. There is.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2005-58306

However, even if the technique of Patent Document 1 is adopted, there is a problem that it is difficult to completely prevent fraud against the gaming machine.

The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of verifying whether or not fraud has been committed against the gaming machine.

In order to solve at least a part of the above-mentioned problems, the gaming machine of the present invention adopts the following configuration. That is,
It is a gaming machine that plays a game by firing a gaming ball toward the gaming area formed on the gaming board.
A storage means for storing the progress of the game during the business hours of the game hall as a game history,
When a predetermined output instruction command transmitted from a device external to the gaming machine is input , information of the first kind of the gaming history stored in the storage means is displayed on the predetermined display unit. Display means to be
A production operation unit that can be operated by the player,
When the effect operation unit is operated, the operation-compatible effect execution means capable of executing the operation-compatible effect and the operation-compatible effect execution means.
Equipped with
When the effect operation unit is operated when the information of the first number type is displayed on the predetermined display unit by inputting the predetermined output instruction command, it is stored in the storage means. Among the game histories, the information of the second kind, which is larger than the first number, is displayed on the predetermined display unit .

According to the present invention, it is possible to verify whether or not the gaming machine has been fraudulently performed.

It is a front view of the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the board surface structure of the game board 20 of this Example. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the control circuit in the pachinko machine 1 of this Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structure of the segment display part 50 of this Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the kind of a big hit game of this Example. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the process performed by the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 corresponding to various commands transmitted from the main control board 200. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the symbol variation effect of this Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the operation reminder effect and the operation correspondence effect of this Example. It is a flowchart which shows the output information generation processing executed by the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 of this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the output information of the 1st aspect of this Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the storage area which stores the output information of this Example. It is a flowchart which shows the output information generation processing executed by the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 of this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the output information of the 2nd aspect of this Example. It is a flowchart which shows the output information display process which is executed by the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 of this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the output information display process which is executed by the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 of this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the external device output processing executed by the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 of this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the modification.

In order to clarify the contents of the present invention described above, an example in which the present invention is applied to a type of pachinko machine (game machine) called a "seven machine" or a "digipachi" will be described. In the embodiment, unless otherwise specified, the right side is expressed as "right" and the left side is expressed as "left" when facing the front of the pachinko machine.

Further, the following examples will be described in the following order.
A. Pachinko machine equipment configuration:
A-1. Configuration on the front side of the device:
A-2. Game board composition:
A-3. Control circuit configuration:
B. Contents of the game:
C. Production control processing D. Processing to counter fraud against pachinko machine 1:
D-1. Process to generate output information:
D-1-1. Output information of the first aspect:
D-1-2. Output information of the second aspect:
D-1-3. Output information of the third aspect:
D-2. Processing to display output information:
D-3. Processing to output output information to an external device:
E. Modification example:

A. Pachinko machine equipment configuration:
A-1. Configuration on the front side of the device:
FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, a front frame 4 is provided on the front surface of the pachinko machine 1. A window portion 4a is formed in a substantially central portion of the front frame 4, and a transparent plate 4b made of synthetic resin is fitted in the window portion 4a. The player can visually recognize the game area of the game board 20 (see FIG. 2) arranged on the back side through the window portion 4a (transparent plate 4b). Further, a small window portion 4c is formed in the lower right of the window portion 4a in the front frame 4, and a transparent plate 4d such as a synthetic resin plate is fitted in the small window portion 4c. The player can visually recognize the segment display portion of the game board 20 arranged on the back side through the small window portion 4c (transparent plate 4d). As will be described in detail later, the segment display unit is a display unit that displays information related to the game by combining a plurality of LEDs.

An upper lamp 5a is provided above the window portion 4a in the front frame 4, a right side lamp 5b is provided on the right side of the peripheral portion of the window portion 4a, and a left side is provided on the left portion of the peripheral portion of the window portion 4a. A lamp 5c is provided. Further, an upper speaker 6a is provided above the left and right of the window portion 4a, and a lower speaker 6b is provided below the front frame 4 (lower front surface of the main body frame described later). These upper lamps 5a, right side lamps 5b, left side lamps 5c, upper speakers 6a, and lower speakers 6b are driven in order to enhance the effect on the game.

An upper dish portion 7 is provided below the window portion 4a in the front frame 4. In the upper dish portion 7, game balls rented out via a card unit 60 provided corresponding to the pachinko machine 1 and game balls paid out from the pachinko machine 1 are stored. Further, a lower plate portion 8 is provided below the upper plate portion 7, and a game ball rented out in excess of the capacity of the upper plate portion 7 or a game paid out in excess of the capacity of the upper plate portion 7. The sphere is stored.

A firing handle 9 is provided on the right side of the lower dish portion 8 in the front frame 4. The rotation axis of the launch handle 9 is connected to a launch device unit mounted on the back side of the launch handle 9, and a game ball stored in the upper plate portion 7 is supplied to the launch device unit. When the player rotates the launch handle 9, the rotation is transmitted to the launcher unit, the launch motor built in the launcher unit rotates, and the game ball is launched with a strength corresponding to the rotation angle.

Further, an effect button 10a that can be pressed by the player is provided on the edge of the upper plate 7, and a jog shuttle that can be pushed or rotated by the player is provided on the left side of the lower plate 8. 10b is provided. Further, although not shown, a direction button 10c is provided on the left side of the effect button 10a at the edge of the upper dish portion 7. The direction button 10c is composed of four buttons (up button, down button, left button, right button) corresponding to each of the up, down, left, and right directions. These effect buttons 10a, jog shuttle 10b, and direction button 10c are all operation units operated by the player, and when the player operates when a predetermined condition is satisfied, a predetermined effect is performed.

A middle frame and a main body frame are provided on the back side of the front frame 4, and one end (left side in FIG. 1) of the front frame 4 is rotatably supported with respect to the middle frame, and the middle frame has one end. (Left side in FIG. 1) is rotatably supported with respect to the main body frame. The main body frame is a substantially rectangular frame formed by assembling wooden plate-shaped members, and the pachinko machine 1 is installed in the game hall by attaching the main body frame to the island equipment. A game board 20 is detachably attached to the front side of the middle frame, and when the front frame 4 is rotated (opened) toward the front side of the pachinko machine 1 with respect to the middle frame, the game board 20 is exposed. It becomes a state.

A-2. Game board composition:
FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing a board surface configuration of the game board 20. As described above, the game board 20 is detachably attached to the front side of the middle frame 3. As shown in FIG. 2, a substantially circular gaming region 21 is formed in the center of the gaming board 20. The game ball launched from the launcher unit 261 (see FIG. 3) is discharged into the game area 21 through between the outer rail 22 and the inner rail 23, and flows down from above the game area 21. Since the game area 21 is visually recognized by the player through the window portion 4a of the front frame 4, naturally, the state of the game ball flowing down the game area 21 is also visually recognized by the player through the window portion 4a.

A central device 40 is provided substantially in the center of the game area 21, and an effect display device 41 is provided substantially in the center of the central device 40. The effect display device 41 is composed of a liquid crystal display, and various images for effect can be displayed on the display screen thereof. The detailed display contents of the effect display device 41 will be described later.

Below the central device 40 (effect display device 41) in the game area 21, a first start port 24 is provided, which is a start port in which the size of the opening is unchanged (constant) and the game ball can always enter. ing. The game ball that has entered the first starting port 24 is guided to the back surface side of the game board 20 through a passage provided inside. A first starting port sensor 24s (see FIG. 3) is provided in the passage inside the first starting port 24, and it is possible to detect a game ball that has entered the first starting port 24.

Further, a normal symbol operating gate 27 through which the game ball can pass is provided at the lower right of the central device 40 (effect display device 41) in the game area 21, and the game ball is inside the normal symbol operating gate 27. A gate sensor 27s (see FIG. 3) for detecting the passage of the gate sensor 27s (see FIG. 3) is provided. Further, below the normal symbol actuating gate 27, a second starting port 25, which is an entry port (starting opening) in which the possibility of entering the game ball changes, is provided. That is, the second starting port 25 is provided with an opening / closing door 26 (hatched portion in the figure) that can rotate in the front-rear direction of the pachinko machine 1, and the opening / closing door 26 is substantially upright so that a game ball cannot enter ( It is possible to change between a closed state (or difficult to enter) and an open state in which the opening / closing door 26 rotates toward the front side of the pachinko machine 1 so that the game ball can enter (or easily enter). FIG. 2 shows how the second starting port 25 is in the open state. The game ball that has entered the second starting port 25 is guided to the back surface side of the game board 20 through a passage provided inside. A second starting port sensor 25s (see FIG. 3) is provided in the passage inside the second starting port 25, and it is possible to detect a game ball that has entered the second starting port 25.

Further, below the first starting opening 24 in the game area 21, a first large winning opening 28 (variable ball entry opening) having a large opening in a substantially rectangular shape is provided. The first large winning opening 28 is provided with an opening / closing door 29 (hatched portion in the figure) that can rotate in the front-rear direction of the pachinko machine 1. The state can be changed to an open state in which the opening / closing door 29 rotates toward the front side of the pachinko machine 1 so that the game ball can enter (a state in which the ball can enter). FIG. 2 shows that the first large winning opening 28 is in an open state. The game ball that has entered the first large winning opening 28 is guided to the back surface side of the game board 20 through a passage provided inside. The first big prize opening sensor 28s (see FIG. 3) is provided in the passage inside the first big winning opening 28, and it is possible to detect the game ball that has entered the first big winning opening 28.

Further, below the second starting opening 25 in the gaming area 21 (lower right corner of the gaming area 21), a second large winning opening unit 33 projecting from the front surface of the game board 20 to the front (player side) is provided. ing. The upper surface of the second large winning opening unit 33 is inclined downward from the right side to the left side, and is a rolling surface 34 on which the game ball can roll from the right side to the left side (center side of the pachinko machine 1). A second large winning opening 35 (variable entry opening) is provided in the middle portion of the rolling surface 34 (the middle portion in the rolling direction of the game ball). The second major winning opening 35 is provided with an opening / closing door 36 (hatched portion in the figure) that is slidable (movable) in the front-rear direction of the pachinko machine 1, and the opening / closing door 36 is slidable (movable) to the front side. ), It is possible to change between a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter and an open state in which the opening / closing door 36 slides (moves) to the rear side so that the game ball can enter (the ball can enter). The game ball that has entered the second special winning opening 35 is guided to the specific opening 38 through the passage provided inside the second large winning opening unit 33.

Since the front wall of the second prize opening unit 33 is at least partially formed by a transparent plate (because it has light transmission), the player can pass through the front wall of the second prize opening unit 33. It is possible to visually recognize how the game ball that has entered the second large winning opening 35 is guided to the specific opening 38.

A second big prize opening sensor 35s (see FIG. 3) is provided inside the second big winning opening 35, and it is possible to detect a game ball that has entered the second big winning opening 35. Further, a specific mouth sensor 38s (see FIG. 3) is provided inside the specific mouth 38, and it is possible to detect a game ball that has entered the specific mouth 38.

Around each of the above-mentioned gaming devices, there are a general entrance for the game ball (not shown), a windmill type wheel 31 that affects the flow path of the game ball, and a large number of obstacle nails (not shown). It is provided. Further, an out opening 32 is provided at the lowermost portion of the game area 21, and the above-mentioned first starting opening 24, second starting opening 25, first large winning opening 28, second large winning opening 35, and general entry are made. The game ball that does not enter any of the mouths is discharged from the out mouth 32 to the back side of the game board 20.

Even if the game ball flows down the left area (first area) of the central device 40 (effect display device 41), the first start port 24 described above flows down the right area (second area). Although it is possible to enter a game ball that flows down, a game ball that flows down the left area is easier to enter than a game ball that flows down the right area. On the other hand, the area to the right of the central device 40 (effect display device 41) flows down to the normal symbol operating gate 27, the second starting port 25, the first large winning opening 28, and the second large winning opening 35. The game ball can enter (or pass through). In the following, firing a game ball so as to flow down the area on the left side of the central device 40 (effect display device 41) is also referred to as “left-handed”, and is expressed on the right side of the central device 40 (effect display device 41). Launching a game ball so that it flows down the area is also referred to as "right-handed". In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when a game ball enters the first starting port 24, three game balls are paid out to the player, and the game ball enters the second starting port 25. In that case, two gaming balls are paid out to the player, and when the gaming ball enters the general entrance, ten gaming balls are paid out to the player. Further, when a game ball enters the first prize opening 28 or the second prize opening 35, 15 game balls are paid out to the player.

At the lower right of the game area 21 on the game board 20, a segment display unit 50 that displays information related to the game by combining LEDs is provided. The segment display unit 50 is visually recognized by the player through the small window unit 4c (see FIG. 1) provided in the front frame 4. The detailed display contents of the segment display unit 50 will be described later.

A-3. Control circuit configuration:
Next, the configuration of the control circuit in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment will be described. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a control circuit in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment. As shown in the figure, the control circuit of the pachinko machine 1 is composed of many control boards, various boards, relay terminal boards, and the like. Specifically, the main control board 200 that controls the progress of the game, the sub control board 220 that controls the control related to the production of the game, and the control related to the display of the image and the output of the sound under the control of the sub control board 220. The image / audio control board 230, the lamp control board 227, which controls the light emission of the lamp under the control of the sub control board 220, the payout control board 240, which controls the rental and payout of the game ball, and the game ball. It is composed of a launch control board 260 and the like that control the launch. These control boards include a CPU that executes various logical operations and calculation operations (CPU 201, 221, 231 and the like in FIG. 3) and a ROM that stores various programs and data executed by the CPU (ROM 202, 222 in FIG. 3). , 232, etc.), RAM (203, 223, 233, etc. in FIG. 3) in which the CPU stores temporary data when executing a program, input / output circuits, and various other peripheral LSIs are connected to each other by a bus. Has been done. Further, the sub-control board 220 is equipped with a non-volatile memory 224 such as FeRAM capable of reading and writing, and a real-time clock 225 (hereinafter, also referred to as “RTC225”) that keeps ticking the date and time. Further, the sub-control board 220 is provided with an input / output terminal 226 for transmitting / receiving information to / from a device (external device) outside the pachinko machine 1.

The main control board 200 includes a first start port sensor 24s that detects a game ball that has entered the first start port 24, and a second start port sensor 25s that detects a game ball that has entered the second start port 25. The gate sensor 27s that detects the game ball that has passed through the normal symbol actuating gate 27, the first large prize opening sensor 28s that detects the game ball that has entered the first large winning opening 28, and the second large winning opening 35 have entered the ball. The second large winning opening sensor 35s for detecting the game ball, the specific opening sensor 38s for detecting the game ball entering the specific opening 38, and the like are connected. When the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 receives an input of a detection signal of a game ball from these sensors or the like, a command corresponding to the sensor to which the detection signal is input is issued to the sub control board 220, the payout control board 240, or the like. It is transmitted to the launch control board 260 and the like.

Further, the main control board 200 has a second starting port (for opening and closing the second starting port 25) for causing the opening / closing door 26 provided in the second starting port 25 to perform an opening / closing operation. The first large winning opening solenoid 28m (to open and close the first large winning opening 28) for opening and closing the solenoid 26m and the opening / closing door 29 provided in the first large winning opening 28. , 2nd prize opening solenoid 35m for opening and closing the opening / closing door 36 provided in the 2nd prize opening 35 (for opening and closing the 2nd prize opening 35), segment display The unit 50 and the like are connected. The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 transmits drive signals to the second starting port solenoid 26m, the first winning opening solenoid 28m, the second winning opening solenoid 35m, and the segment display unit 50 to operate these operations. Take control.

The image / audio control board 230, the lamp control board 227, and the effect operation board 228 are connected to the sub control board 220. When the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 receives various commands from the main control board 200, the CPU 221 analyzes the contents of the commands and performs an effect according to the contents. That is, a command for designating an output image or output sound is transmitted to the image / sound control board 230, and an upper lamp 5a, a right side lamp 5b, and a left side lamp 5c (hereinafter, “”” to the lamp control board 227. By transmitting a command for designating the light emission pattern of the various lamps 5a to 5c), the effect of driving these lamps is performed. Further, the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 operates the player with respect to the effect button 10a, the jog shuttle 10b, and the direction button 10c (hereinafter, also referred to as “operation units 10a, 10b, 10c”) via the effect operation board 228. When it is detected, an effect corresponding to the operation is performed.

The image / audio control board 230 includes a VDP 234, an image ROM 235, and an audio ROM 236 in addition to the CPU 231, ROM 232, and RAM 233. When the CPU 231 of the image / audio control board 230 receives a command from the sub control board 220, the CPU 231 instructs the VDP 234 to display an image corresponding to the command. The VDP 234 reads image data (for example, sprite data, moving image data, etc.) used for displaying the instructed image from the image ROM 235, generates an image, and outputs the image to the display screen of the effect display device 41. When the CPU 231 of the image / audio control board 230 receives a command from the sub control board 220, the CPU 231 reads the audio data corresponding to the command from the audio ROM 236. Then, the voice based on the voice data is output from the upper speaker 6a and the lower speaker 6b (hereinafter, also referred to as "various speakers 6a, 6b") via the amplifier board 237.

The payout control board 240 is connected to a ball lending button 241 (not shown in FIG. 1) provided on the upper dish portion 7, a card unit 242 juxtaposed with the pachinko machine 1, a payout motor 243, and the like. When the ball lending button 241 is operated, this signal is transmitted to the card unit 242 via the payout control board 240. The card unit 242 drives the payout motor 243 to rent out the game ball while communicating data with the payout control board 240. Also, when a payout command instructing payout of the game ball is received from the main control board 200, the payout motor 243 is driven to pay out the game ball.

Further, the launch control board 260 is connected to the payout control board 240, and the launch control board 260 detects that the launch motor 262 for launching the game ball and the player are touching the launch handle 9. A launcher unit 261 having a touch switch 263 and the like is connected. When the launch control board 260 detects that the player is touching the launch handle 9 via the touch switch 263, the launch control board 260 drives the launch motor 262 to drive the game ball with a strength corresponding to the rotation angle of the launch handle 9. Fire.

B. Control contents by the main control board 200:
In the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, the game is mainly advanced by the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 as follows. First, when the power is turned on to the pachinko machine 1 (CPU 201 of the main control board 200), a power-on command indicating that the power is turned on is transmitted to the sub-control board 220. Then, when the launch handle 9 is rotated after the power is turned on to the pachinko machine 1, the game balls stored in the upper dish portion 7 are supplied to the launcher unit 261 one by one, and FIG. 2 is used. It is fired in the game area 21 described above. Since the strength with which the game ball is launched corresponds to the rotation angle of the launch handle 9, the player can make the game ball flow down to a desired region by changing the rotation angle of the launch handle 9. For example, a game ball may be fired (left-handed) so as to flow down the left area of the central device 40 (effect display device 41), or the right area of the central device 40 (effect display device 41) may be launched. The game ball can be fired (right-handed) so that it flows down.

<Variable display of special symbols>
As described above with reference to FIG. 2, a left-handed game ball and a right-handed game ball can enter the first starting port 24. When a left-handed or right-handed game ball enters the first start port 24 and the entered game ball is detected by the first start port sensor 24s, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 determines a big hit determination random number. Or, the random number for selecting the fluctuation pattern is acquired as the first special figure hold. Then, a big hit determination is performed to determine whether it is a "big hit" or a "missing" based on the big hit determination random number. Further, the fluctuation pattern of the first special figure is selected based on the fluctuation pattern selection random number. Then, the variation display of the first special symbol (hereinafter, also referred to as “first special symbol”) is started with the selected variation pattern. In this way, when the first special figure is variablely displayed with the selected variation pattern, the first special figure is stopped and displayed with the symbol corresponding to the result of the jackpot determination. That is, if the result of the big hit judgment is "big hit", the first special figure is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol, and if the result of the big hit judgment is "off", the first special figure is stopped and displayed with the off symbol. ..

Further, as described above with reference to FIG. 2, a right-handed game ball can enter the second starting port 25. When the right-handed game ball enters the second start port 25 and the entered game ball is detected by the second start port sensor 25s, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 determines a big hit determination random number or fluctuates. The pattern selection random number and the like are acquired as the second special figure hold. Then, a big hit determination is performed to determine whether it is a "big hit" or a "missing" based on the big hit determination random number. Further, the fluctuation pattern of the second special figure is selected based on the fluctuation pattern selection random number. Then, the variation display of the second special symbol (hereinafter, also referred to as “second special symbol”) is started with the selected variation pattern. In this way, when the second special figure is variablely displayed with the selected variation pattern, the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the symbol corresponding to the result of the jackpot determination. That is, if the result of the big hit judgment is "big hit", the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol, and if the result of the big hit judgment is "off", the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the off symbol. ..

FIG. 4 is an enlarged explanatory view showing the segment display unit 50. As described above, the segment display unit 50 is provided at the lower right of the game area 21 in the game board 20 (see FIG. 2), and the player can display the segment through the small window portion 4c (see FIG. 1) of the front frame 4. The unit 50 is visible. As shown in FIG. 4, the segment display unit 50 is provided with a first special figure display unit 51 for displaying the first special figure and a second special figure display unit 52 for displaying the second special figure. Nine LEDs are arranged in each of these display units. The first special figure and the second special figure are variablely displayed by switching the LED to be lit out of the nine LEDs in each display unit, and the predetermined LED out of the nine LEDs is set to be lit. Is displayed as a stop. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, as the first special figure, 200 kinds of big hit symbols (big hit symbols 101 to 300) and one kind of out-of-order symbols (out-of-order symbols 101) can be stopped and displayed, and as the second special figure. , 200 types of jackpot symbols (big hit symbols 401 to 600) and one type of missed symbols (missing symbols 401) can be stopped and displayed. The types of these symbols can be identified by the difference in the combination of the LEDs to be lit.

When the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 is a "big hit" as a result of the big hit determination (hereinafter, also referred to as "big hit determination for the first special figure") based on the game ball entering the first starting port 24. , The first special figure is stopped and displayed at any of the jackpot symbols 101 to 300, and if the result of the jackpot determination for the first special figure is "off", the first special figure is stopped and displayed at the missed symbol 101. .. If the result of the jackpot determination based on the game ball entering the second starting port 25 (hereinafter, also referred to as "big hit determination for the second special figure") is "big hit", the second special figure is referred to. The jackpot symbol 401 to 600 is stopped and displayed, and if the result of the jackpot determination for the second special symbol is "off", the second special symbol is stopped and displayed by the missed symbol 401.

Then, when the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 stops and displays the special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) with either the jackpot symbol or the off symbol, the symbol is stopped in order to confirm the stopped displayed symbol. A definite display is performed to maintain the displayed state until a predetermined time has elapsed. In the following, the game from the start of the variable display to the final display of the special symbol, that is, the game from the time when the result of one variable display is obtained is also referred to as a “design variable game”.

As described above, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 selects the variation pattern of the special symbol variation display (symbol variation game) when performing the variation display of the special symbol (first special symbol or the second special symbol). .. The fluctuation pattern is the time (variation time) from the start of the fluctuation display of the special symbol to the stop display, and each fluctuation pattern is accompanied by information (variation pattern ID) for distinguishing it from other fluctuation patterns. Has been done. In the process of selecting a variation pattern, a "variation pattern selection table" in which a variation pattern selection random number is assigned to a plurality of variation patterns (variation pattern ID, variation time) is referred to. Then, the variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern selection random number acquired as the first special figure hold or the second special figure hold is selected as the current variation pattern. The special symbol is displayed in a variable manner based on the variable pattern selected in this way.

When starting the variation display of the special symbol, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 transmits a variation pattern designation command indicating the variation pattern of the variation display to the sub control board 220. As a result, the variation pattern of the variation display of the special symbol started this time is transmitted to the sub control board 220. Upon receiving the variation pattern designation command, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 recognizes the variation pattern of the variation display of the special symbol started this time based on the variation pattern designation command, and is based on the recognized variation pattern (corresponding). An effect (hereinafter also referred to as "design variation effect") corresponding to a special symbol variation display (symbol variation game) is executed in the effect pattern.

In the process of selecting the variation pattern described above, the variation pattern selection table corresponding to various game progress states is referred to instead of always referring to the same variation pattern selection table. For example, the type of special symbol (1st special figure or 2nd special figure), the currently set game state, the result of the jackpot determination, the number of stored 1st special figure hold and 2nd special figure hold, etc. Refer to the variation pattern selection table corresponding to. By doing so, it becomes possible to select a variation pattern corresponding to various game progress states, and by extension, the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 can execute the effect with the effect pattern corresponding to various game progress states.

Further, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 transmits a fluctuation stop command to the sub control board 220 when stopping the fluctuation display of the special symbol. Upon receiving this fluctuation stop command, the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 transmits to the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 the timing at which the variation display of the special symbol (symbol variation game) ends.

The special symbol can be regarded as "identification information", and the jackpot symbol can be regarded as "specific mode". Further, the main control board 200 that variablely displays the special symbol (identification information) and executes the jackpot game based on the special symbol (identification information) being displayed in the jackpot symbol (specific mode) is "identification information display means". , Can also be regarded as a "main control unit".

<Holding special symbols>
When the game ball enters the first starting port 24 or the second starting port 25, the big hit determination and the variation display for the special symbol are performed as described above, but the game ball is the first in these jackpot determination and the variation display. The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 temporarily stores the acquired determination random number as a special symbol hold (special figure hold) in the RAM 203, instead of being performed immediately after entering the first start port 24 or the second start port 25. ..

Specifically, when the game ball enters the first starting port 24, a determination random number is acquired, and the acquired determination random number is temporarily stored as the first special figure hold. Then, when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the jackpot determination and the variation display of the first special figure are performed for the stored first special figure hold. Such first special figure reservation is stored up to four. The stored number of the first special figure hold (the number of the first special figure hold) is displayed on the first special figure hold display unit 53 of the segment display unit 50. That is, as shown in FIG. 4, two LEDs are arranged in the first special figure holding display unit 53, and in the first special figure holding display unit 53, both of the two LEDs are turned off. This indicates that the number of 1st special figure hold is 0, and lighting 1 LED indicates that the number of 1st special figure hold is 1, and lighting 2 LEDs indicates that the number of 1st special figure hold is 1. It indicates that the number of 1st special figure hold is 2, and blinking 1 LED indicates that the number of 1st special figure hold is 3, and blinking 2 LEDs is the 1st. Indicates that the number of special figures reserved is four.

Further, when the game ball enters the second starting port 25, a determination random number is acquired, and the acquired determination random number is temporarily stored as the second special figure hold. Then, when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the jackpot determination and the variation display of the second special figure are performed for the stored second special figure hold. Such a second special figure hold is also stored up to four. The stored number of the second special figure hold (the number of the second special figure hold) is displayed on the second special figure hold display unit 54 of the segment display unit 50. That is, as shown in FIG. 4, two LEDs are also arranged in the second special figure holding display unit 54, and in the second special figure holding display unit 54, both of the two LEDs are turned off. This indicates that the number of 2nd special figure hold is 0, and lighting 1 LED indicates that the number of 2nd special figure hold is 1, and by turning on 2 LEDs, it indicates that the number of 2nd special figure hold is 1. The second special figure holding number indicates that there are two, and blinking one LED indicates that the second special figure holding number is three, and blinking the two LEDs indicates that the second LED is held. Indicates that the number of special figures reserved is four.

In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, even if the special symbol hold is stored, the jackpot determination can be made during the variable display of any special symbol, the final display of any special symbol, or the jackpot game. No variable display of special symbols is performed. In addition, when a plurality of special figure reservations are stored, the jackpot determination for the special figure reservation stored first is determined regardless of whether they are the first special figure reservation or the second special figure reservation. And the variable display of the special symbol (has a so-called sequential variable function of the special symbol).

<Game state>
The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 has, as the game state of the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, "a game state related to the probability of being determined to be a big hit in the big hit determination" and "the frequency of entering the game ball into the second starting port 25". "Game state related to" is set as appropriate. Of these, a "low probability state" or a "high probability state" can be set as the "gaming state related to the probability of being determined to be a big hit in the big hit determination". The "low probability state" is a state in which the probability of being judged as a big hit in the big hit judgment is low (the probability is about 1/300), and the "high probability state" is the state in which the probability of being judged as a big hit in the big hit judgment is low. It is in a high state (probability of about 1/60).

Further, as the "game state related to the frequency of entering the game ball into the second starting port 25", a "non-electric support state" or a "electric support state" is set. The "non-electric support state" is a state in which the frequency of entry of the game ball into the second starting port 25 is low, and the "electric support state" is a state in which the frequency of entry of the game ball into the second starting port 25 is high. Is. By doing so, in the "non-electric support state", the game ball is more likely to enter the first start port 24 than in the second start port 25, and in the "electric support state", the second start port 24 is easier than the first start port 24. It is easy for the game ball to enter the starting port 25. Therefore, in the "non-electric support state", the player can be made to hit left (aiming to enter the first starting port 24), and in the "electric support state", the player can be made to hit right. It can be done (aiming at the ball entering the second starting port 25).

The segment display unit 50 is provided with an electric support display unit 58 indicating that the above-mentioned electric support state is in progress. That is, as shown in FIG. 4, three LEDs are arranged in the electric support display unit 58, and during the electric support state, the three LEDs are turned on to be in the electric support state. Is shown to the player. Further, the segment display unit 50 is provided with a right-handed display unit 59 that urges the player to perform a right-handed hit. Since the game ball frequently enters the second starting port 25 during the electric support state, and the game ball hit right can enter the second starting port 25, the game ball can be hit right during the electric support state. Is beneficial to the player. Therefore, during the electric support state, the player is urged to perform right-handed striking by turning on the two LEDs arranged on the right-handed striking display unit 59.

<Big hit game>
When the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 stops and displays the first special figure or the second special figure with any of the big hit symbols, there are a plurality of round games in which the first big winning opening 28 or the second big winning opening 35 is opened. Start the big hit game that is performed once. As described above with reference to FIG. 2, since a right-handed game ball can enter the first big winning opening 28 and the second big winning opening 35, right-handed hitting is performed during the big hit game. Become.

As shown in FIG. 5, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, three types of big hit games, "V short 6R", "V long 6R", and "V long 12R", can be executed as big hit games. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5A, when the first special symbol is stopped and displayed with the jackpot symbols 101 to 200 (when the first special symbol is stopped and displayed with the jackpot symbol, there is a 50% probability. ), When the big hit game of "V short 6R" is performed and the first special figure is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbols 201 to 300 (when the first special figure is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol, the probability is 50%. ), The big hit game of "V Long 6R" is performed. Further, as shown in FIG. 5 (b), when the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the jackpot symbols 401 to 460 (when the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the jackpot symbol, there is a 30% probability). , When the big hit game of "V short 6R" is performed and the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbols 461 to 560 (when the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol, there is a 50% probability. ), When the big hit game of "V Long 6R" is performed and the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbols 561 to 600 (when the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol, the probability is 20%. ), The big hit game of "V long 12R" is performed.

Of the above-mentioned three types of jackpot games, the jackpot game with "6R" is played 6 times, and the jackpot game with "12R" is played 12 times. Regardless of which jackpot game is played, the second big winning opening 35 is open only in the second round game, and the first big winning opening 28 is open in the other round games. In addition, regardless of which big hit game is played, in the round game other than the second round game, the first big winning opening 28 is opened for 30 seconds (or until 10 game balls are inserted). However, in the second round game, the opening time of the second big winning opening 35 is different between the big hit game with "V short" and the big hit game with "V long". That is, in the second round game of the big hit game with "V short", the second big winning opening 35 is open for 0.2 seconds, and the second round of the big hit game with "V long" is attached. In the game, the second big winning opening 35 is open for 30 seconds (or until 10 game balls are inserted). As a result, the "possibility of entering the game ball into the specific mouth 38" differs between the "V short" jackpot game and the "V long" jackpot game. That is, in the big hit game with "V short", since the opening time of the second big winning opening 35 in the second round game is 0.2 seconds, it is difficult for the game ball to enter the specific opening 38. In the big hit game with "V long", the opening time of the second big winning opening 35 in the second round game is 10 seconds (or until 10 game balls enter), so the game ball is It is easy to enter the specific mouth 38.

Then, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the game ball enters the specific opening 38 regardless of the big hit game, the game state after the big hit game is "high probability state and electric support state". If it is set to "(high probability / electric support state)" and the game ball does not enter the specific opening 38, the game state after the big hit game is "low probability state and non-electric support state (low probability / non-electric support state)". Electric support status) ”is set. Therefore, in most cases after the end of the big hit game with "V long", it is set to "high probability / electric support state", and in most cases after the end of the big hit game with "V short". It is set to "low probability / non-electric support state". The "high probability / electric support state" and "low probability / non-electric support state" will continue until the next big hit game is performed.

When the jackpot game is started, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 transmits a jackpot game start command indicating that the jackpot game is started toward the sub control board 220, and when the jackpot game is ended, the sub-control A jackpot game end command indicating that the jackpot game is terminated is transmitted to the board 220.

<Variable display of ordinary symbols, games per ordinary symbols, hold of ordinary symbols>
As described above with reference to FIG. 2, the normal symbol actuating gate 27 allows a right-handed game ball to pass through. When the right-handed game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate 27 and the game ball is detected by the gate sensor 27s, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 uses a predetermined determination random number (a random number for determining a normal symbol, which will be described later). Is acquired, and a normal figure hit determination is performed to determine whether the normal figure hits or misses based on the determination random number. Then, based on the result of this normal symbol hit determination, the normal symbol is variablely displayed and then stopped and displayed. As shown in FIG. 4, the segment display unit 50 is provided with a normal map display unit 56 for displaying a normal symbol, and the general map display unit 56 is provided with two LEDs. The normal symbol is variablely displayed by switching the LED that is lit among the two LEDs in the normal figure display unit 56, and is stopped and displayed by setting a predetermined LED among the two LEDs to be lit. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, two types of normal symbols, a normal symbol with the left LED turned on and a non-normal symbol with the right LED turned on, are stopped. It can be displayed. If the result of the normal symbol hit judgment is a normal symbol hit, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed as a normal symbol hit symbol, and if the normal symbol hit judgment result is out of the normal symbol, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed as a normal symbol. Will be done. In this way, when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed as a hit symbol or a missed symbol, a definite display is performed in which the stopped and displayed state of the symbol is maintained until a predetermined time elapses in order to confirm the stopped and displayed symbol. Then, when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed as the normal symbol, the normal symbol hit game is performed in which the second starting port 25 is closed after the second start opening 25 is opened.

The non-electric support state and the electric support state described above are set by different aspects of the normal map hit determination mode, the normal symbol variation display mode, and the normal map hit game mode. That is, the probability of being determined to be a normal map hit in the normal map hit determination is 1/100 in the non-electric support state and 99/100 in the electric support state. In addition, as the fluctuation time of the normal symbol, a long time is easily selected in the non-electric support state (any of 1000 msec, 2000 msec, and 3000 msec is evenly selected), and a short time is selected in the electric support state. (One of 1000 msec, 1252 msec, and 1500 msec is evenly selected). In addition, as a game per game, a game per game is performed in which the second starting port 25 is opened for a short time (16 ms x 1 time) in the non-electric support state, and the second game is performed in the electric support state. A game per game is performed in which the starting port 25 is open for a long time (840 msec x 2 times). As a result, during the non-electric support state, the frequency with which the second starting port 25 is opened is low, and the frequency with which the game ball enters the second starting port 25 is also low. On the other hand, during the electric support state, the frequency of opening the second starting port 25 increases, and the frequency of entering the game ball into the second starting port 25 also increases.

When the game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate 27, the normal symbol hit determination and the fluctuation display of the normal symbol are performed, but these normal symbol hit determination and the variation display are performed immediately after the game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate 27. Instead of being performed, the acquired judgment random number is temporarily stored as a normal figure hold. Then, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the normal figure hit determination and the variation display of the normal symbol are performed based on the stored normal figure hold. Such a normal figure hold is also stored up to a maximum of four. The stored number of the normal figure hold (the number of the normal figure hold) is displayed on the normal figure hold display unit 57 of the segment display unit 50. That is, as shown in FIG. 4, two LEDs are arranged in the normal figure hold display unit 57, and in this normal figure hold display unit 57, both of the two LEDs are turned off to turn off the normal figure. It indicates that the number of holdings is 0, and by turning on one of the two LEDs, it indicates that the number of holdings is 1, and by turning on the two LEDs, it indicates that the number of holdings is 1. It indicates that the number of holdings is 2, and blinking 1 LED indicates that the number of holdings is 3, and blinking 2 LEDs indicates that the number of holdings is 4. Indicates that there is. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the holding of the normal symbol is stored, if it is not in the variable display of the normal symbol, the definite display of the normal symbol, or the game per normal symbol, it is the first. Judgment of hitting a normal figure related to the stored normal figure hold and variable display of a normal symbol are performed.

C. Control contents by the sub control board 220:
As described above, the progress of the game is realized by the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 performing various processes, but the effect according to the progress of the game is achieved by the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 performing various processes. It will be realized.

That is, the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 receives the received command or detection signal in the RAM 223 as an external interrupt process every time a command is received from the main control board 200 or every time a detection signal is received from various boards. It is stored in the command storage area, and the command or detection signal stored in this received command storage area, that is, the effect corresponding to the received command or detection signal is determined. Then, various commands are transmitted to the image / audio control board 230, the lamp control board 227, and the like in order to perform this determined effect.

When a command is received from the sub control board 220, the image / sound control board 230 displays an image corresponding to the received command on the effect display device 41 and outputs a sound corresponding to the received command from various speakers 6a, 6b and the like. do. Further, the lamp control board 227 causes various lamps 5a to 5c and the like to emit light in a light emission pattern corresponding to the received command.

As described above, the sub-control board 220 executes various effects in cooperation with the image / audio control board 230, the lamp control board 227, etc., but in the present specification, for convenience of explanation, such various effects are executed. This is also simply expressed as "the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 executes various effects".

FIG. 6 shows the processing performed by the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 in response to various commands and the like. As shown in FIG. 6, when a power-on command is received from the main control board 200, various initialization processes are performed. For example, the process of reading the effect program to be performed immediately after the power of the pachinko machine 1 is turned on into the RAM 233 is performed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 6, when the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 receives the fluctuation pattern designation command from the main control board 200, the CPU 221 is matched with the fluctuation display of the special symbol (first special figure or second special figure). The symbol variation effect (including the variation display of the identification symbols 41a, 41b, 41c) corresponding to the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern specification command is started. That is, in synchronization with the start timing of the variation display (symbol variation game) of the special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol), the effect display device 41 starts the variation display of the three identification symbols 41a, 41b, 41c. do. After that, the variation display of the identification symbols 41a, 41b, 41c is performed in various modes until the variation time of the special symbol elapses. Then, when the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 receives the fluctuation stop command, the symbol variation effect ends. That is, the variation display of the identification symbols 41a, 41b, 41c is terminated in synchronization with the end timing of the variation display of the special symbol (stop display of the special symbol). In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, it is possible to display a symbol in which nine numbers from "1" to "9" are designed as an identification symbol.

FIG. 7A conceptually shows how the three identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are displayed in a variable manner all at once. When a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the variable display, for example, the left identification symbol 41a is first stopped and displayed, then the right identification symbol 41c is stopped and displayed, and finally the middle identification symbol 41b is stopped and displayed. The combination of the three identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c that are stopped and displayed on the effect display device 41 is a special symbol that is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 51 or the second special symbol display unit 52 described above (the first). It is configured to correspond to 1 special figure or 2 special figure). For example, when the first special figure or the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol (that is, when the variation pattern selected when the result of the big hit determination is "big hit" is received), the effect display is displayed. The three identification symbols 41a, 41b, 41c of the device 41 are stopped and displayed in a symbol combination (hereinafter, also referred to as “doublet”) having the same symbol. In addition, when the first special figure or the second special figure is stopped and displayed with an out-of-order symbol (that is, when the variation pattern selected when the result of the big hit determination is "big hit" is received), there are three. The identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are stopped and displayed with a combination of symbols that are not aligned with the same symbol (hereinafter, also referred to as “separate eyes”). The stop-displayed identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are in a stopped-displayed state (confirmed display) until the final display time of the special symbol has elapsed.

As described above, the display contents of the special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display unit 51 or the second special symbol display unit 52 and the three identification symbols 41a, 41b, 41c displayed on the effect display device 41 are displayed. They correspond to each other, and when the special symbol being displayed in a variable manner is stopped and displayed, the three identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are also stopped and displayed. Moreover, as shown in FIG. 2, the effect display device 41 is provided at a position more easily visible than the first special figure display unit 51 or the second special figure display unit 52 (segment display unit 50), and displays the display. Since the screen is large and the display contents are easy to understand, the player usually plays the game while visually recognizing the screen of the effect display device 41. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 7B, for example, the left identification symbol 41a that is first stopped and displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 41 and the right identification symbol 41c that is subsequently stopped and displayed are the same symbol. If there is, the middle identification symbol 41b, which is stopped and displayed at the end, also stops at the same symbol, and the player says, "I think the big hit game will start." ) Will be watched. In this way, the effect performed in a state where the identification symbols excluding one of the plurality of identification symbols are stopped at the same symbol (a mode that can be doublet) and the one identification symbol is displayed in a variable manner is ". It is called "reach production", and it is possible to enhance the game entertainment by generating this reach production.

In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, a plurality of types of reach effects can be executed as reach effects. Since the symbol variation effect is performed corresponding to the variation pattern, the reach effect, which is a part of the symbol variation effect, is also performed when the variation pattern corresponding to each is selected. Specifically, when the result of the jackpot determination is "big hit" and the variation pattern corresponding to each reach effect is selected, the reach effect corresponding to this variation pattern is performed, and then the identification symbols 41a, 41b, 41c are performed. The pattern variation effect that stops and displays doublet is performed. Further, when the variation pattern corresponding to each reach effect is selected when the result of the jackpot determination is "off", the identification symbols 41a, 41b, 41c are displayed after the reach effect corresponding to this variation pattern is performed. A symbol variation effect is performed to stop and display at different eyes.

The execution probability of each reach effect, that is, the probability that the variation pattern corresponding to each reach effect is selected, is set by the ratio of the variation pattern selection random numbers assigned to each variation pattern in the above-mentioned variation pattern selection table. As a result, the probability that the jackpot determination result when the reach effect is performed is "big hit" (probability that the jackpot game is performed) is different among the plurality of types of reach effects. As a result, the player can be expected to perform the reach effect with a higher probability.

The mode of the reach effect may be any mode in which the player can identify the difference between the plurality of types of reach effects. For example, the displayed character images are different from each other and the background to be displayed between the reach effects. A mode in which the images are different from each other, a mode in which the displayed colors are different from each other, a mode in which the identification symbols (left identification symbol 41a, right identification symbol 41c, etc.) that can be doublet displayed at the start of the reach effect are different from each other are adopted. To be.

When the fluctuation stop command is received during the execution of the symbol variation effect as described above, the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 stops and displays the identification symbols 41a, 41b, 41c in either doublet or doublet.

Further, when the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 receives an operation signal indicating that the operation units 10a, 10b, and 10c have been operated, the CPU 221 may perform an effect corresponding to the operation. For example, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8A, an operation reminder image for displaying an operation reminder image for urging the player to operate the jog shuttle 10b is performed as a part of the symbol variation effect. Sometimes. When an operation signal indicating that the jog shuttle 10b has been operated is received during the execution of such an operation reminder effect, as shown in FIG. 8B, an operation corresponding image corresponding to the operation is displayed. Perform the production.

Further, as shown in FIG. 6, when the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 receives the big hit game start command from the main control board 200, the big hit game effect indicating that the big hit game is in progress is started. For example, at the timing when the big hit game is started, a fanfare effect indicating the start of the big hit game is executed, and a moving image (so-called movie) indicating that the big hit game is in progress is started. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, as such a big hit game effect, it is possible to execute a plurality of big hit game effects having different modes (for example, a moving image to be displayed), and which big hit game effect is to be executed is determined. , Determined according to the predetermined lottery result and the type of big hit game.

Then, when the round game start command is received during the big hit game, the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 starts the round game effect (for example, superimposed on the big hit game effect) indicating that the round game is in progress. For example, an effect indicating the number of round games in the big hit game being executed (for example, an effect of displaying 1R, 2R, etc.) is started. Further, during the second round game, an effect of urging the player to insert the game ball into the specific mouth 38 is executed. Then, when the round game end command is received, the round game effect is ended, and when the big hit game end command is received, the big hit game effect is ended.

The sub-control board 220 that performs a symbol variation effect or a big hit game effect (display effect) that displays a predetermined image on the display screen (display unit) of the effect display device 41 can also be regarded as a “sub-control unit”. In addition, the jackpot game start command and the jackpot game end command can be regarded as "specific game execution commands".

D. Processing to counter fraud against pachinko machine 1:
In addition to the above-mentioned processing, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 performs a processing for countering the illegality of the pachinko machine 1. That is, it is conceivable that fraud such as so-called fraudulent modification is performed on the pachinko machine 1, but if fraud is performed, the frequency of big hit games in a predetermined period tends to increase. Therefore, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, information related to the jackpot game is generated as output information, and it is possible to verify whether or not the pachinko machine 1 has been fraudulent based on the output information. ing. In the following, various forms of output information will be described. Since the information (output information) related to the jackpot game is the progress of the game, it can also be regarded as a "game history".

D-1. Process to generate output information:
D-1-1. Output information of the first aspect:
FIG. 9 shows a flowchart of a process (output information generation process) for generating information related to the jackpot game as output information (output information of the first aspect). This output information generation process is performed by the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 as a timer interrupt process (for example, every 10 msec). When the output information generation process is started, the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 first determines whether or not the power-on command has been received (S100). Since this power-on command is a command transmitted from the main control board 200 when the power is turned on to the pachinko machine 1, it is determined in the determination process of S100 whether or not the power is turned on to the pachinko machine 1. Will be done. As a result, when the power is turned on to the pachinko machine 1 (S100: yes), the current date and time, that is, the "month and day" when the power is turned on to the pachinko machine 1 is based on the information output by the RTC225. And time ”is detected (S102). Then, the detected "month, day and time" and "power is turned on" are associated with each other and stored in the non-volatile memory 224 mounted on the sub-control board 220 (S104).

Further, the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 determines whether or not the jackpot game start command has been received (S106). Since the jackpot game start command is a command transmitted from the main control board 200 when the jackpot game is started, the determination process of S106 determines whether or not the jackpot game has been started. As a result, when the jackpot game is started (S106: yes), the current "month, day and time" is detected based on the information output by the RTC225 (S108). Then, the detected "month, day and time" and "the start of the big hit game" are associated with each other and stored in the non-volatile memory 224 mounted on the sub control board 220 (S110).

As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, each time a power-on command is received, that is, each time the power is turned on to the pachinko machine 1, the "month, day and time" and "power is turned on" at that time. It is stored in the non-volatile memory 224 in association with "what was done", and every time a big hit game start command is received, that is, every time a big hit game is started, the "month, day and time" and "big hit" at that time are received. Output information is generated by storing in the non-volatile memory 224 in association with "the game has started". As a result, as shown in FIG. 10, the output information is information in which "power on" and "big hit game start" are associated with each occurrence time and are listed in the order of occurrence.

Here, when fraud is performed, the frequency of executing the jackpot game in a predetermined period tends to be high. In this regard, as in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, information relating "month / day and time" and "power is turned on", and "month / day and time" and "big hit game start". If the information associated with "has been done" is used as the output information, the period from when the power is turned on to the pachinko machine 1 until the next power is turned on, that is, normally, one day's business in the game hall It is possible to confirm whether or not the execution frequency of the jackpot game is high in time, and as a result, it is possible to verify whether or not the fraud has been performed with high accuracy. Also, when generating output information, just associate "month, day and time" with "power was turned on", and also associate "month, day and time" with "big hit game started". Since no special calculation is required, the load on the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 can be reduced.

Further, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the output information is stored in the non-volatile memory 224, and each time a power-on command is received (every time the power is turned on to the pachinko machine 1), and a big hit game. Every time a start command is received (every time a big hit game is started), that is, it is updated in real time. Therefore, even if the big hit game is started immediately before the power of the pachinko machine 1 is turned off, the information related to the big hit game (that the big hit game is started) can be included in the output information. As a result, it becomes possible to verify with high accuracy whether or not fraud has been performed.

Further, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the output information as described above is stored in three storage areas of the non-volatile memory 224 as shown in FIG. That is, when the "month / day and time" and the "power is turned on" are stored in association with each other in the process of S104 in FIG. 9, the same contents are stored in each of the three storage areas. Further, when the "month / day and time" and the "big hit game has started" are stored in association with each other in the process of S110 in FIG. 9, the same contents are stored in each of the three storage areas. Therefore, even if a defect occurs in a part of the output information stored in the three storage areas, the accuracy of the output information can be ensured. As a result, it becomes possible to verify with high accuracy whether or not fraud has been performed.

Further, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the output information (the big hit game is started) is originally used by using the command for executing the big hit game effect (the command that triggers the execution of the big hit game effect). ) Is remembered. Therefore, it is not necessary to separately send a command for storing the output information, so that the output information can be efficiently stored.

In the above-described embodiment, it is decided to memorize "the jackpot game has started" based on the reception of the jackpot game start command, but "the jackpot game" based on the reception of the jackpot game end command. It may be memorized that "has been completed (or a big hit game has been performed)".

D-1-2. Output information of the second aspect:
In the above-described embodiment, it is decided that "power on" and "big hit game start" are associated with each occurrence time, and output information (output information of the first aspect) listed in the order of occurrence is generated. However, the output information of the second aspect as follows may be generated.

FIG. 12 shows a flowchart of a process (output information generation process) for generating output information according to the second aspect. This output information generation process is also performed as a timer interrupt process (for example, every 10 msec) by the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220. When the output information generation process is started, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 first determines whether or not a power-on command has been received, that is, whether or not the pachinko machine 1 has been powered on (S200). As a result, when the power is turned on to the pachinko machine 1 (S200: yes), the current "month, day and time", that is, the power is turned on to the pachinko machine 1 based on the information output by the RTC225. "Month, day and time" is detected (S202). Then, the detected "month, day and time" and "power is turned on" are associated with each other and stored in the non-volatile memory 224 mounted on the sub-control board 220 (S204).

Further, the sub-control board 220 determines whether or not the fluctuation stop command has been received (S206). Since the fluctuation stop command is a command transmitted from the main control board 200 when the symbol variation game is completed, it is determined in the determination process of S206 whether or not one symbol variation game has been performed. As a result, when one symbol variation game is performed (S206: yes), "1" is added to the value of the variation number counter (S208). The fluctuation number counter is a counter for counting the number of executions of the symbol variation game (hereinafter, also referred to as "variation number between big hit games") from the end of the big hit game to the start of the next big hit game, and is a sub. The storage area is secured in the RAM 233 of the control board 220. In the process of S208, "1" is added to the value of the fluctuation number counter in order to add "the number of fluctuations between big hit games" once in response to one symbol variation game being performed.

Further, the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 determines whether or not the jackpot game start command has been received, that is, whether or not the jackpot game has started (S210). As a result, when the big hit game is started (S210: yes), the value of the fluctuation number counter at that time, that is, the "number of fluctuations between the big hit games" until the current big hit game is started is output information. It is stored in the non-volatile memory 224 (S212). Then, in preparation for the next counting of the "number of fluctuations between big hit games", "0" is set (cleared) in the value of the number of fluctuation counters (S214). Subsequently, the current "month, day, and time" is detected based on the information output by the RTC225 (S216). Then, the detected "month, day and time" and "the start of the big hit game" are associated with each other and stored in the non-volatile memory 224 mounted on the sub control board 220 (S218).

As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, each time a power-on command is received, that is, each time the power is turned on to the pachinko machine 1, the "month, day and time" and "power is turned on" at that time. It is stored in the non-volatile memory 224 in association with "what was done", and every time a big hit game start command is received, that is, every time a big hit game is started, the "month, day and time" and "big hit" at that time are received. Output information is generated by storing in the non-volatile memory 224 in association with "the game has started" and further storing "the number of fluctuations between big hit games". As a result, as shown in FIG. 13, the output information is information in which "power on", "big hit game start", and "number of fluctuations between big hit games" are associated with each occurrence time and are listed in the order of occurrence. Will be.

Here, when fraud is performed, the frequency of executing the big hit game in a predetermined period tends to be high, and the "number of fluctuations between the big hit games" tends to be small. In this respect, if the output information includes the "number of fluctuations between big hit games" as in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, it becomes easy to confirm whether or not the execution frequency of the specific game is high. As a result, it becomes possible to verify with high accuracy whether or not fraud has been performed.

Further, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the "number of fluctuations between big hit games" is counted by using the fluctuation stop command for ending the symbol variation effect. Therefore, it is not necessary to separately send a command for counting the "number of fluctuations between big hit games", so that the output information can be efficiently stored.

In the above-described embodiment, when the fluctuation stop command is received, the "number of fluctuations between big hit games" is added once, but when the fluctuation pattern specification command is received, the "number of fluctuations between big hit games" is incremented once. It may be added. In this case, the "number of fluctuations between big hit games" is counted by using the variation pattern specification command (command that triggers the execution of the symbol variation effect) for starting the symbol variation effect. .. Therefore, it is not necessary to separately send a command for counting the "number of fluctuations between big hit games", so that the output information can be efficiently stored.

D-1-3. Output information of the third aspect:
The output information of the third aspect may be obtained by adding the information indicating the type of the executed jackpot game to the output information of the first aspect or the output information of the second aspect described above. For example, the jackpot game start command or jackpot game end command includes information indicating the type of jackpot game, and the type of jackpot game is specified and output information based on the received jackpot game start command or jackpot game end command. It may be included in.

Further, the time from the reception of the jackpot game start command to the reception of the jackpot game end command is detected as the execution time of the jackpot game, and the type of the jackpot game is specified based on the execution time of the jackpot game and output information. It may be included in. That is, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, it is possible to execute a big hit game (V long 12R) in which 12 round games are performed and a big hit game (V long 6R, V short 6R) in which 6 round games are performed. However, the execution time of the jackpot game is longer in the jackpot game in which the 12 round games are performed than in the jackpot game in which the 6 round games are performed. Therefore, based on the execution time of the big hit game, it may be specified in the output information whether it is a big hit game in which 6 round games are performed or a big hit game in which 12 round games are performed. ..

Here, when fraud is performed, the frequency of executing the jackpot game, which is more advantageous for the player, tends to increase. In the case of the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, among the big hit games shown in FIG. 5, the big hit game with V long tends to be executed more frequently than the big hit game with V short, or 6R is There is a tendency that the execution frequency of the jackpot game with 12R is higher than that of the jackpot game with 12R. In this regard, if the type of the jackpot game is included in the output information as in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, it is possible to confirm the execution frequency of the jackpot game that is more advantageous for the player, and as a result, fraud is caused. It is possible to verify whether or not it has been performed with high accuracy.

D-2. Processing to display output information:
Next, the process of outputting the output information as described above will be described. FIG. 14 shows a flowchart of a process (output information display process) for displaying output information on the display screen of the effect display device 41. This output information display process is performed by the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 as a timer interrupt process (for example, every 10 msec). When the output information display process is started, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 first determines whether or not an output instruction command has been received from the outside of the pachinko machine 1 (S300).

Here, as described above with reference to FIG. 3, the input / output terminal 226 is mounted on the sub control board 220, and the input / output terminal 226 is connected to an external device such as a mobile terminal (external to the pachinko machine 1). The device) can be connected so that information can be transmitted and received. Therefore, when an external device is connected to the input / output terminal 226, an output instruction command that only a related person (specific person) can know can be transmitted from the external device to the sub control board 220.

When the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives this output instruction command (S300: yes), as described above with reference to FIG. 11, the output information (three output information) stored in the three locations of the non-volatile memory 224. ) Is read out (S302), and a comparison process is performed to determine whether or not the three output information match each other (all have the same contents) (S304). As a result of this comparison processing, when all three output information match each other (all have the same contents) (S304: yes), all three output information are the same, so one of these is one of them. The output information is displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 41 (S306). On the other hand, when the three output information do not match each other (part or all of the contents are different) (S304: no), the three output information is displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 41 (S308). ).

As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when an output instruction command is input from an external device, output information can be displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 41. Therefore, anyone who can input the output instruction command can check the output information and verify whether or not the fraud has been performed. In addition, since the output information is displayed by using the display screen of the effect display device 41 for performing the pattern variation effect, the big hit game effect, etc. (display effect), the display unit for the output information is separately provided. There is no need to provide it, and it is excellent in productivity.

Further, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the three output information do not match each other (partially or all the contents are different), the three output information is displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 41. By doing so, even if a defect occurs in a part of the output information, the accuracy of the output information can be guaranteed. As a result, it becomes possible to verify with high accuracy whether or not fraud has been performed.

Further, the output information may be displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 41 by performing the output information display processing of another aspect as follows. FIG. 15 shows a flowchart of the output information display process of another aspect. This output information display process is also performed as a timer interrupt process (for example, every 10 msec) by the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220. When this output information display process is started, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 first determines whether or not an output instruction command has been received from the outside of the pachinko machine 1 (S400). Then, when the output instruction command is received (S400: yes), the output information (three output information) stored in the three locations of the non-volatile memory 224 is read out (S402), and whether the three output information match each other (S402). A comparison process is performed to determine whether or not all the contents are the same (S404). As a result of this comparison processing, when all three output information match each other (all have the same contents) (S404: yes), all three output information are the same, so one of these is one of them. The output information is displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 41 (S406). On the other hand, when the three output information do not match each other (part or all of the contents are different) (S404: no), the output information that matches each other among the three output information (output with a large number of matches). Information) is displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 41 (S408). If all three output information are different from each other, the three output information is displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 41.

As described above, in the output information display processing of another aspect, when the three output information do not match each other (part or all the contents are different), the output information (match) among the three output information matches each other. A large number of output information) is displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 41. By doing so, even if a defect occurs in a part of the three output information, the output information having a high possibility of being accurate can be displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 41. As a result, it becomes possible to verify with high accuracy whether or not fraud has been performed.

The output instruction command is a command that the main control board 200 does not output. Therefore, even if the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 receives various commands from the main control board 200, the output information is not displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 41, and by extension, the output information during the game. Can be prevented from being displayed.

D-3. Processing to output output information to an external device:
Next, a process of outputting the output information as described above to the external device connected to the input / output terminal 226 will be described. FIG. 16 shows a flowchart of a process (external device output process) for outputting output information to an external device such as a mobile terminal. This external device output process is performed as a timer interrupt process (for example, every 10 msec) by the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220. When the external device output process is started, the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 first determines whether or not the output information is displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 41 (S500). That is, it is determined whether or not the output information is displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 41 by performing the above-mentioned output information processing using FIGS. 14 or 15.

As a result, when the output information is displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 41 (S500: yes), it is determined whether or not the operation signal indicating that the jog shuttle 10b has been operated has been received (S500: yes). S502). As a result, when the operation signal is received (S502: yes), that is, when the jog shuttle 10b is operated, the output information is output (transmitted) to the external device (S504).

As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the jog shuttle 10b is operated while the output information is displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 41, the output information is output to the external device. (Send. By doing so, it is possible to verify with an external device whether or not the fraud has been performed. Further, the output information is output to the external device by using the jog shuttle 10b which is normally used to perform the operation corresponding effect. Therefore, since it is not necessary to separately provide an operation unit for outputting the output information to the external device, the productivity is excellent and the output information can be output to the external device with a simple operation. Here, if the output information can be output to the external device by a simple operation (operation of the jog shuttle 10b), there is a possibility that the output information can be viewed by a third party who is not originally authorized. In this regard, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the output information is not displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 41 by inputting the output instruction command, even if the jog shuttle 10b is operated. Is not output to an external device, so that the above-mentioned fear can be prevented.

The CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 performs output processing such as displaying output information (game history) on the display screen of the effect display device 41 or outputting it to an external device, and the sub that performs such output processing. The CPU 221 of the control board 220 can also be regarded as an "output means". Further, the non-volatile memory 224 that stores the output information (game history) can also be regarded as a "storage means".

E. Modification example:
In the above-described embodiment, when the jog shuttle 10b is operated when the output information is displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 41, the output information is output to the external device. Not limited to this, when the jog shuttle 10b is operated (when a change input is made) when the output information is displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 41, the display mode of the output information (game history) is changed. You may do it.

For example, when an output instruction command is input, information related to the specific game performed in the first period is displayed as output information on the display screen of the effect display device 41, and when the output information is displayed, the jog shuttle is displayed. When 10b is operated, information related to the specific game played in the second period, which is longer than the first period, may be displayed as output information on the display screen of the effect display device 41. As a specific example, as shown in FIG. 17A, when an output instruction command is input, one day's worth of "big hit game start" is displayed as output information on the display screen of the effect display device 41. If the jog shuttle 10b is operated while the output information is displayed, the "big hit game start" for three months may be displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 41.

Further, when the output instruction command is input, the first kind of information (or the first kind of information) among the information related to the specific game is displayed as output information on the display screen of the effect display device 41. When the jog shuttle 10b is operated while the output information is displayed, the second type of information (or the second type different from the first type), which is larger than the first number among the information related to the specific game, is used. (Type of information) may be displayed as output information on the display screen of the effect display device 41. As a specific example, as shown in FIG. 17B, when an output instruction command is input, "big hit game start" (one type of information) is displayed as output information on the display screen of the effect display device 41. When the jog shuttle 10b is operated while the output information is displayed, "big hit game start", "big hit game type", and "number of fluctuations between big hit games" (three types of information) are displayed. It may be displayed on the display screen of the device 41.

By doing so, it is possible to confirm the output information of a plurality of modes on the display screen of the effect display device 41, and it is possible to verify with high accuracy whether or not the fraud has been performed. In addition, the jog shuttle 10b, which is normally used to produce an operation-compatible effect, is used to display output information in a mode different from the output information being displayed. Therefore, since it is not necessary to separately provide an operation unit for displaying the output information of different modes, it is possible to display the output information of different modes with excellent productivity and easy operation. Here, assuming that the output information of different modes can be displayed by a simple operation (operation of the jog shuttle 10b), even a third party who is not originally authorized can view the output information of a plurality of modes. There is a risk of becoming. In this regard, in the modified example, the output information in a different mode cannot be displayed even if the operation unit is operated unless the output information is displayed by inputting the output instruction command. Can be prevented.

Although examples and modifications of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited thereto, and is not limited to the wording of each claim as long as it does not deviate from the scope described in each claim. Improvements based on the knowledge normally possessed by those skilled in the art can be appropriately added to the extent that those skilled in the art can easily replace them.

For example, in the above-described embodiment and modification, the number of executions of the jackpot game in a predetermined period (business hours of one day, one hour of business hours, etc.) may be counted and used as output information. Even in such a case, it is possible to confirm whether or not the execution frequency of the specific game is high in a predetermined period, and as a result, it is possible to verify whether or not the fraud has been performed with high accuracy.

Further, in the above-described embodiment and modification, when an output instruction command is input from the external device to the sub-control board 220, the output information is displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 41. Not limited to this, when an output instruction command is input from the external device to the sub control board 220, the output information may be output to the external device. By doing so, anyone who can input the output instruction command can verify whether or not the fraud has been performed by the external device.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, when the output information is output to the external device, the output information (three output information) stored in the three locations of the non-volatile memory 224 is read out, and the three output information match each other. It may be possible to perform a comparison process for determining whether or not (all have the same content). Then, as a result of this comparison processing, when all three output information match each other, one of these output information is output to the external device, and the three output information do not match each other (part or all). If the contents are different), the output information (output information having a large number of matches) that matches each other among the three output information may be output to the external device. By doing so, even if a defect occurs in a part of the three output information, the output information having a high possibility of being accurate can be output to the external device. As a result, it becomes possible to verify with high accuracy whether or not fraud has been performed.

Further, in the above-described embodiment and modification, when the jog shuttle 10b is operated, the output information is output to the external device (or the output information in a different mode is displayed). Not limited to this, it is operated when the operation unit for displaying information related to the pachinko machine 1 (image for adjusting the volume, etc.), that is, the output information is not displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 41. Then, an operation unit for displaying information related to the pachinko machine 1 (such as an image for adjusting the volume) is provided, and when the output information is displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 41, the operation unit operates. Then, the output information may be output to the external device (or the output information in a different mode may be displayed).

Further, in the above-described embodiment and modification, the present invention relates to a pachinko machine 1 that gives a player a profit (game value) as a result of a game by paying out a game ball supplied from the island equipment of the game hall. I explained an example of applying. Not limited to this, the present invention can also be applied to a type of gaming machine that imparts a game benefit in a form different from that of “paining a gaming ball”. For example, when a game ball enters various entrances, data indicating the amount of profit corresponding to the entry (magnitude of the game value) is stored to store a game profit (game). The present invention can be applied to a pachinko machine of a type that imparts a value) to a player, and in this case as well, the same effect as that of the above-described embodiment can be obtained. As a type of pachinko machine that converts game benefits (game value) into data and gives it to the player, a game machine that circulates and uses a plurality of game balls built in the pachinko machine, specifically, An example is a pachinko machine (so-called enclosed game machine) configured to return a game ball discharged to the back surface of the game board through various entrances or out ports and launch it again.

<Game machines A1 to A9 that can be extracted from the above-mentioned examples>
Further, the pachinko machines of the above-described embodiment can also be regarded as the following gaming machines A1 to A9.

<Game machine A1>
It is a gaming machine that plays a game by firing a gaming ball toward the gaming area formed on the gaming board.
A storage means for storing the progress of the game as a game history,
An output means for performing an output process for outputting the game history stored in the storage means, and an output means.
A gaming machine characterized by being equipped with.

<Game machine A2>
In the gaming machine A1
The output means is a gaming machine characterized in that when a predetermined output instruction command is input from the outside of the gaming machine, the output processing is performed.

In such a gaming machine, a gaming history (progress of a game) can be output by inputting a predetermined output instruction command from the outside of the gaming machine. Therefore, a person who can input an output instruction command can check the game history (progress of the game) and can verify whether or not the fraud has been performed.

<Game machine A3>
In the gaming machine A2
Equipped with terminals to which external devices can be connected
The predetermined output instruction command is a command input to the gaming machine from the external device via the terminal.

In such a gaming machine, an external device is connected to a terminal provided in the gaming machine, and an output instruction command is input from the external device. Therefore, it is not necessary to separately provide an operation unit or the like for inputting an output instruction command, which is excellent in productivity.

<Game machine A4>
In the gaming machine A3
The output means is a gaming machine characterized in that, as the output process, a process of transmitting the game history to the external device via the terminal is performed.

In such a gaming machine, when an output instruction command is input, the gaming history (progress of the game) is output to an external device. Therefore, it is possible to verify with an external device whether or not the fraud has been performed.

<Game machine A5>
In any one of the gaming machines A2 to the gaming machine A4,
The output means is a gaming machine characterized in that, as the output process, a process of displaying the game history on a predetermined display unit is performed.

In such a gaming machine, when an output instruction command is input, the gaming history (progress of the game) is displayed on the display unit. Therefore, it is possible to confirm on the display unit whether or not the fraud has been performed.

<Game machine A6>
In the gaming machine described in the gaming machine A5,
The output means is characterized in that when a predetermined change input is made when the game history is displayed on the predetermined display unit by performing the output process, the display mode of the game history is changed. A gaming machine.

In such a gaming machine, when the game history (progress of the game) is displayed on the display unit and a predetermined change input is made, the display mode of the game history is changed. Therefore, it is possible to confirm the game history of a plurality of modes, and it is possible to verify whether or not the fraud has been performed with high accuracy.

<Game machine A7>
In the gaming machine described in the gaming machine A6,
The output means is longer than the first period when the predetermined change input is performed when the game history of the first period is displayed on the predetermined display unit by performing the output process. A gaming machine characterized by displaying the gaming history for two periods.

In such a gaming machine, when the game history (progress of the game) of the first period is displayed on the display unit and a predetermined change input is made, the game history of the second period, which is longer than the first period. (Progress of the game) is displayed. Therefore, it is possible to confirm the game history for different periods, and it is possible to verify whether or not fraud has been performed with high accuracy.

<Game machine A8>
In the gaming machine described in the gaming machine A6,
When the predetermined change input is performed when the game history of the first number type is displayed on the predetermined display unit by performing the output process, the output means is subjected to the first number. A gaming machine characterized by displaying the gaming history of the second type, which is often the second number.

In such a gaming machine, when a game history (progress of a game) of the first number type is displayed on the display unit and a predetermined change input is made, the second number is larger than the first number. The type of game history (game progress) is displayed. Therefore, it is possible to confirm the game histories having different numbers of types, and it is possible to verify whether or not the fraud has been performed with high accuracy.

<Game machine A9>
In any one of the gaming machines A6 to the gaming machine A8,
A production operation unit that can be operated by the player,
When the effect operation unit is operated, the operation-compatible effect execution means capable of executing the operation-compatible effect and the operation-compatible effect execution means.
Equipped with
A gaming machine characterized in that when the effect operation unit is operated when the game history is displayed on the predetermined display unit by performing the output process, the predetermined change input is performed.

In such a gaming machine, when the game history (progress of the game) is displayed on the display unit and the effect operation unit is operated, the display mode of the game history is changed. That is, originally, the display mode of the game history is changed by using the effect operation unit for performing the operation corresponding effect. Therefore, since it is not necessary to separately provide an operation unit or the like for changing the display mode of the game history, the display mode of the game history can be changed with excellent productivity and easy operation. Here, if the display mode of the game history can be changed by a simple operation (operation of the operation unit), even a third party who is not originally authorized can check the game history of a plurality of modes. There is a risk. In this respect, the gaming machine A9 cannot change the display mode of the gaming history even if the production operation unit is operated, unless the gaming history is displayed by inputting the output instruction command in the first place. The above-mentioned fear can be prevented.

<Game machines B1 to B9 that can be extracted from the above-mentioned examples>
Further, the pachinko machines of the above-described embodiment can also be regarded as the following gaming machines B1 to B9.

<Game machine B1>
A gaming machine provided with identification information display means for variablely displaying identification information, and based on the identification information being displayed in a specific manner, a gaming machine that executes a specific game in which a variable entry port is in a state where the ball can enter.
A storage means for storing the progress of the game as a game history,
An output means for performing an output process for outputting the game history stored in the storage means, and an output means.
A gaming machine characterized by being equipped with.

<Game machine B2>
In the gaming machine B1
The output means is a gaming machine characterized in that when a predetermined output instruction command is input from the outside of the gaming machine, the output processing is performed.

In such a gaming machine, a gaming history (progress of a game) can be output by inputting a predetermined output instruction command from the outside of the gaming machine. Therefore, a person who can input an output instruction command can check the game history (progress of the game) and can verify whether or not the fraud has been performed.

<Game machine B3>
In the gaming machine B2
Equipped with terminals to which external devices can be connected
The predetermined output instruction command is a command input to the gaming machine from the external device via the terminal.

In such a gaming machine, an external device is connected to a terminal provided in the gaming machine, and an output instruction command is input from the external device. Therefore, it is not necessary to separately provide an operation unit or the like for inputting an output instruction command, which is excellent in productivity.

<Game machine B4>
In the gaming machine B3
The output means is a gaming machine characterized in that, as the output process, a process of transmitting the game history to the external device via the terminal is performed.

In such a gaming machine, when an output instruction command is input, the gaming history (progress of the game) is output to an external device. Therefore, it is possible to verify with an external device whether or not the fraud has been performed.

<Game machine B5>
In any one of the gaming machines B2 to the gaming machine B4,
The output means is a gaming machine characterized in that, as the output process, a process of displaying the game history on a predetermined display unit is performed.

In such a gaming machine, when an output instruction command is input, the gaming history (progress of the game) is displayed on the display unit. Therefore, it is possible to confirm on the display unit whether or not the fraud has been performed.

<Game machine B6>
In the gaming machine described in the gaming machine B5,
The output means is characterized in that when a predetermined change input is made when the game history is displayed on the predetermined display unit by performing the output process, the display mode of the game history is changed. A gaming machine.

In such a gaming machine, when the game history (progress of the game) is displayed on the display unit and a predetermined change input is made, the display mode of the game history is changed. Therefore, it is possible to confirm the game history of a plurality of modes, and it is possible to verify whether or not the fraud has been performed with high accuracy.

<Game machine B7>
In the gaming machine described in the gaming machine B6,
The output means is longer than the first period when the predetermined change input is performed when the game history of the first period is displayed on the predetermined display unit by performing the output process. A gaming machine characterized by displaying the gaming history for two periods.

In such a gaming machine, when the game history (progress of the game) of the first period is displayed on the display unit and a predetermined change input is made, the game history of the second period, which is longer than the first period. (Progress of the game) is displayed. Therefore, it is possible to confirm the game history for different periods, and it is possible to verify whether or not fraud has been performed with high accuracy.

<Game machine B8>
In the gaming machine described in the gaming machine B6,
When the predetermined change input is performed when the game history of the first number type is displayed on the predetermined display unit by performing the output process, the output means is subjected to the first number. A gaming machine characterized by displaying the gaming history of the second type, which is often the second number.

In such a gaming machine, when a game history (progress of a game) of the first number type is displayed on the display unit and a predetermined change input is made, the second number is larger than the first number. The type of game history (game progress) is displayed. Therefore, it is possible to confirm the game histories having different numbers of types, and it is possible to verify whether or not the fraud has been performed with high accuracy.

<Game machine B9>
In any one of the gaming machines B6 to the gaming machine B8,
A production operation unit that can be operated by the player,
When the effect operation unit is operated, the operation-compatible effect execution means capable of executing the operation-compatible effect and the operation-compatible effect execution means.
Equipped with
A gaming machine characterized in that when the effect operation unit is operated when the game history is displayed on the predetermined display unit by performing the output process, the predetermined change input is performed.

In such a gaming machine, when the game history (progress of the game) is displayed on the display unit and the effect operation unit is operated, the display mode of the game history is changed. That is, originally, the display mode of the game history is changed by using the effect operation unit for performing the operation corresponding effect. Therefore, since it is not necessary to separately provide an operation unit or the like for changing the display mode of the game history, the display mode of the game history can be changed with excellent productivity and easy operation. Here, if the display mode of the game history can be changed by a simple operation (operation of the operation unit), even a third party who is not originally authorized can check the game history of a plurality of modes. There is a risk. In this respect, the gaming machine B9 cannot change the display mode of the gaming history even if the production operation unit is operated, unless the gaming history is displayed by inputting the output instruction command in the first place. The above-mentioned fear can be prevented.

<Game machines C1 to C14 that can be extracted from the above-mentioned examples>
Further, the pachinko machines of the above-described embodiment can also be regarded as the following gaming machines C1 to C14.

<Game machine C1>
A main control unit that executes a specific game in which the identification information is variablely displayed and the variable entry port is in a state where the ball can enter based on the identification information being displayed in a specific mode.
A sub-control unit that performs a display effect to display a predetermined image on the display unit,
A gaming machine characterized by being equipped with.

<Game machine C2>
In the gaming machine C1
When the specific game is executed, the main control unit transmits a specific game execution command indicating the execution of the specific game to the sub control unit.
The sub-control unit
Based on the specific game execution command received from the main control unit, information related to the specific game is stored as output information.
A gaming machine characterized in that when a predetermined output instruction command is input from the outside of the gaming machine, the output information is displayed on the display unit.

In such a gaming machine, when an output instruction command is input from the outside of the gaming machine, output information (information related to a specific game) can be displayed on the display unit. Therefore, a person who can input a predetermined output instruction command can confirm the information related to the specific game and can verify whether or not the fraud has been performed. Further, since the output information is normally displayed by using the display unit for displaying the display effect, it is not necessary to separately provide the display unit for the output information, and the productivity is excellent.

<Game machine C3>
In the gaming machine C2
Equipped with an operation unit that can be operated
The sub-control unit
When it is detected that the operation unit has been operated when the output information is not displayed on the display unit, contents different from the output information can be displayed on the display unit.
A gaming machine characterized in that when it is detected that the operation unit has been operated when the output information is displayed on the display unit, the output information in an aspect different from the output information is displayed.

In such a gaming machine, when the output information is displayed on the display unit and the operation unit is operated, the output information in a mode different from the output information (information related to the specific game) being displayed is displayed. .. Therefore, it is possible to confirm the output information in a plurality of modes, and it is possible to verify whether or not the fraud has been performed with high accuracy. In addition, normally (when the output information is not displayed on the display unit), the operation unit for displaying the content different from the output information on the display unit is used to display the output information being displayed. Displays output information in different aspects. Therefore, since it is not necessary to separately provide an operation unit for displaying the output information of different modes, it is possible to display the output information of different modes with excellent productivity and easy operation. Here, assuming that the output information of different modes can be displayed by a simple operation (operation of the operation unit), the output information of a plurality of modes can be viewed even by a third party who is not originally authorized. There is a risk that it will become. In this respect, the gaming machine C3 cannot display the output information in a different mode even if the operation unit is operated unless the output information is displayed by inputting the output instruction command. The fear can be prevented.

<Game machine C4>
In the gaming machine C2
Equipped with an operation unit that can be operated
The sub-control unit
When it is detected that the operation unit has been operated when the output information is not displayed on the display unit, contents different from the output information can be displayed on the display unit.
A gaming machine characterized in that when it is detected that the operation unit has been operated when the output information is displayed on the display unit, the output information is output to an external device.

In such a gaming machine, when the output information is displayed on the display unit and the operation unit is operated, the output information (information related to the specific game) is directed to an external device (a device external to the gaming machine). ) Is output. Therefore, it is possible to verify with an external device whether or not the fraud has been performed. In addition, normally (when the output information is not displayed on the display unit), the output information is sent to the external device by using the operation unit for displaying the contents different from the output information on the display unit. Output. Therefore, since it is not necessary to separately provide an operation unit for outputting the output information to the external device, the productivity is excellent and the output information can be output to the external device with a simple operation. Here, if the output information can be output to the external device by a simple operation (operation of the operation unit), there is a possibility that the output information can be viewed by a third party who is not originally authorized. In this respect, the gaming machine C4 does not output the output information to the external device even if the operation unit is operated unless the output information is displayed by inputting the output instruction command, so that the above-mentioned fear is prevented. can do.

<Game machine C5>
In the gaming machine C3 or the gaming machine C4
When the sub-control unit detects that the operation unit has been operated when the output information is not displayed on the display unit, the sub-control unit can execute an operation-corresponding effect corresponding to the operation as the display effect. A gaming machine characterized by being.

In such a gaming machine, output information is output to an external device by using an operation unit for producing an operation-compatible effect. Therefore, since it is not necessary to separately provide an operation unit for outputting the output information to the external device, the productivity is excellent and the output information can be output to the external device with a simple operation.

<Game machine C6>
In the gaming machine C1
When the specific game is executed, the main control unit transmits a specific game execution command indicating the execution of the specific game to the sub control unit.
The sub-control unit
Based on the specific game execution command received from the main control unit, information related to the specific game is stored as output information.
A gaming machine characterized in that when a predetermined output instruction command is input from the outside of the gaming machine, the output information is output to a predetermined device outside the gaming machine.

In such a gaming machine, when an output instruction command is input from the outside of the gaming machine, output information (information related to a specific game) can be output to an external device. Therefore, a person who can input a predetermined output instruction command can verify whether or not the fraud has been performed by an external device.

<Game machine C7>
In any one of the gaming machines C2 to the gaming machine C6,
The sub-control unit is a gaming machine characterized in that the output information is stored in each of a plurality of storage areas.

In such a gaming machine, output information is stored in each of a plurality of storage areas, so that the accuracy of the output information can be ensured even if a problem occurs in a part of these storage areas. As a result, it becomes possible to verify with high accuracy whether or not fraud has been performed.

<Game machine C8>
In any one of the gaming machines C2 to the gaming machine C5,
The sub-control unit
The output information is stored in each of the three or more storage areas, and the output information is stored.
When displaying the output information on the display unit, a comparison process is performed in which the output information stored in each of the three or more storage areas is compared with each other, and as a result of the comparison process, some of the output information do not match. If this is the case, the gaming machine is characterized in that the output information of the content having the largest number of matches in the comparison process is displayed on the display unit.

In such a gaming machine, a comparison process is performed in which the output information stored in each of the three or more storage areas is compared with each other. Then, if a part does not match as a result of this comparison process, the output information of the content having the largest number of matches in the comparison process is displayed on the display unit. Therefore, even if a defect occurs in a part of the output information stored in each of the three or more storage areas, the output information having a high possibility of being accurate can be displayed on the display unit. As a result, it becomes possible to verify with high accuracy whether or not fraud has been performed.

<Game machine C9>
In any one of the gaming machines C4 to the gaming machine C6,
The sub-control unit
The output information is stored in each of the three or more storage areas, and the output information is stored.
When the output information is output to the predetermined device outside the gaming machine, a comparison process is performed in which the output information stored in each of the three or more storage areas is compared with each other, and the comparison process is performed. As a result of the above, if some of the matches do not match, the output information having the largest number of matches in the comparison process is output to the predetermined device outside the gaming machine. Machine.

In such a gaming machine, a comparison process is performed in which the output information stored in each of the three or more storage areas is compared with each other. Then, if a part does not match as a result of this comparison process, the output information of the content having the largest number of matches in the comparison process is output to the external device. Therefore, even if a defect occurs in a part of the output information stored in each of the three or more storage areas, the output information with high possibility of being accurate can be output to the external device. As a result, it becomes possible to verify with high accuracy whether or not fraud has been performed.

<Game machine C10>
In any one of the gaming machines C2 to the gaming machine C9,
The sub-control unit can execute the specific game effect indicating that the specific game is being executed as the display effect.
The specific game execution command is a gaming machine characterized in that it is a command that triggers the execution of the specific game effect.

In such a gaming machine, output information (information related to the specific gaming) can be stored by using a command for executing a specific gaming effect. Therefore, it is not necessary to separately send a command for storing the output information, so that the output information can be efficiently stored.

<Game machine C11>
In any one of the gaming machines C2 and the gaming machine C10,
The output information is stored in a non-volatile storage unit, and is stored in the non-volatile storage unit.
The sub-control unit is a gaming machine characterized in that the stored output information is updated each time the specific game execution command is received.

In such a gaming machine, the output information is stored in the non-volatile storage unit, and the stored output information is updated at the timing when the specific game is performed, that is, in real time. Therefore, even if the power is suddenly turned off, the information related to the specific game performed immediately before can be included in the output information. As a result, it becomes possible to verify with high accuracy whether or not fraud has been performed.

<Game machine C12>
In any one of the gaming machines C2 to the gaming machine C11,
The output information is a gaming machine characterized in that it is the number of times the specific game is executed in a predetermined period.

When fraud is committed, the frequency of executing specific games in a predetermined period tends to increase. In this regard, if the number of executions of the specific game in a predetermined period is used as the output information as in the game machine C12, it is possible to confirm whether or not the execution frequency of the specific game is high in the predetermined period, and this result. , It is possible to verify with high accuracy whether or not fraud has been committed.

<Game machine C13>
In any one of the gaming machines C2 to the gaming machine C11,
The output information is a gaming machine characterized in that the output information is information in which the specific game is associated with information related to the time when the specific game is performed.

When fraud is committed, the frequency of executing specific games in a predetermined period tends to increase. In this regard, if the output information is information in which the specific game is associated with the information related to the time when the specific game is performed, as in the game machine C13, is the execution frequency of the specific game high in a predetermined period? Whether or not it can be confirmed, and as a result, it becomes possible to verify whether or not fraud has been performed with high accuracy. Further, when generating the output information, it is only necessary to associate the specific game with the time when the specific game is performed, and since no special calculation is required, the load on the sub-control unit can be reduced.

<Game machine C14>
In any one of the gaming machines C2 to the gaming machine C11,
The output information is a gaming machine characterized in that the power is turned on to the gaming machine and the specific game is listed in the order of occurrence.

When fraud is committed, the frequency of executing specific games in a predetermined period tends to increase. In this regard, if the output information is information in which "power on to the gaming machine" and "specific game" are listed in the order of occurrence, as in the gaming machine C14, the information will be specified in a later period after the power is turned on to the gaming machine. It is possible to confirm whether or not the game is executed frequently, and as a result, it is possible to verify whether or not the fraud has been performed with high accuracy. In addition, when generating output information, it is only necessary to list "power on to the gaming machine" and "specific game" in the order of occurrence, and no special calculation is required, so the load on the sub-control unit is increased. Can be mitigated.

The present invention can be used for a gaming machine used in a gaming hall.

1 ... Pachinko machine (game machine), 10b ... Jog shuttle (operation unit), 24 ... 1st start port, 25 ... 2nd start port, 28 ... 1st big prize opening (variable ball entry port), 35 ... 2nd Large winning slot (variable ball slot), 200 ... Main control board (main control unit, identification information display means), 201 ... CPU, 220 ... Sub control board (sub control unit, output means), 224 ... Non-volatile memory (Storage means) 225 ... RTC, 226 ... Input / output terminal.

Claims (1)

It is a gaming machine that plays a game by firing a gaming ball toward the gaming area formed on the gaming board.
A storage means for storing the progress of the game during the business hours of the game hall as a game history,
When a predetermined output instruction command transmitted from a device external to the gaming machine is input , information of the first kind of the gaming history stored in the storage means is displayed on the predetermined display unit. Display means to be
A production operation unit that can be operated by the player,
When the effect operation unit is operated, the operation-compatible effect execution means capable of executing the operation-compatible effect and the operation-compatible effect execution means.
Equipped with
When the effect operation unit is operated when the information of the first number type is displayed on the predetermined display unit by inputting the predetermined output instruction command, it is stored in the storage means. A gaming machine characterized in that information of a second number of types, which is larger than that of the first number, is displayed on the predetermined display unit among the game histories .

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