JP7072209B2 - 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.

In a gaming machine that plays a game by firing a gaming ball toward a gaming area formed on a gaming board, a prize ball is given to the player when the gaming ball enters the entrance provided in the gaming area. Is common. Further, based on the entry of the game ball into the predetermined entry port (starting opening), the variable display of the identification information (for example, a special symbol) is started, and the identification information is stopped and displayed in the predetermined jackpot mode. And, there is known a gaming machine that executes a jackpot game in which a variable entry slot (large winning slot) is in a state where a ball can be entered.

In such a gaming machine, when the identification information is stopped and displayed in a predetermined small hit mode, a small hit game is executed in which the variable entry port (V large winning opening) is in a state where the ball can be entered, and the small hit game is executed. There is a model (so-called type 1 type 2 mixer) that executes a big hit game even when a game ball that has entered the V large winning opening passes through a specific area (V) (Patent Document 1).

Further, such a gaming machine is installed in a gaming hall and connected to a hall computer, and various signals are output to the outside of the gaming machine. On the hall computer side, the number of game balls fired by the gaming machine (number of hits) and the number of game balls given as prize balls (number of prize balls) are known, and the so-called base up to the big hit game (the number of prize balls). It is possible to manage the number of prize balls given by firing 100 game balls) and the number of prize balls during a big hit game.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2009-240423

However, as described above, in a gaming machine in which a big hit game is generated through a small hit game, a corresponding signal is output to the outside of the gaming machine when the game ball passes through a specific area during the small hit game. In general, the hall computer receives the input of the signal and determines that the big hit game has occurred even during the small hit game, so that the base up to the big hit game and the number of prize balls during the big hit game There was a problem that it was not possible to accurately issue such items.

The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and is a base or during a big hit game in a gaming machine in which a big hit game is generated by a game ball passing through a specific area during a small hit game. The purpose is to provide a technology that can accurately output the number of prize balls, etc. on the hall computer side.

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,
A game is played by launching a game ball toward a game area provided with a plurality of entrances including at least a starting entrance, a first variable entrance, and a second variable entrance. When the game ball enters the entry ball opening, in the game machine that gives a prize ball,
An identification information display means for varyingly displaying the identification information based on the entry of the game ball into the starting ball entrance.
When the identification information is stopped and displayed in the small hit mode, the small hit game executing means for executing the small hit game in which the second variable entry port is in a state where the ball can be entered, and the small hit game execution means .
When the identification information is stopped and displayed in the big hit mode, the big hit game in which the first variable ball entry port is in a state where the ball can be entered is executed, and the ball enters the second variable ball entry port during the small hit game. When the game ball passes through the specific area, the big hit game execution means for executing the big hit game after the small hit game is completed, and
An output means that outputs various signals indicating information about the game to the outside, and
It is provided with an effect executing means for executing the effect as the game progresses.
The output means distinguishes the specific signal corresponding to the game ball passing through the specific area during the small hit game from the signal corresponding to the stop display of the identification information in the big hit mode. As an output, the jackpot opening time for executing the jackpot opening effect indicating the start of the jackpot game prior to the first variable entry port becoming capable of entering the ball in the jackpot game. It is characterized by outputting at the start of.

According to the present invention, the hall computer accurately determines the base up to the big hit game and the number of prize balls during the big hit game in the gaming machine in which the big hit game is generated by the game ball passing through a specific area during the small hit game. Can be put out.

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 explanatory drawing which shows the structure of the compound ball entry unit 50 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 kind of 1 type big hit game in the pachinko machine 1 of this Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the kind of 2 kinds of big hit games in the pachinko machine 1 of this Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the main progress mode of a game in a non-electric support state. It is explanatory drawing which shows the main progress mode of the game in the electric support state. It is a flowchart which showed the rough flow of the game control process which a CPU 201 of a main control board 200 performs as a control which concerns on the progress of a game. It is explanatory drawing which conceptually showed the network configuration of a game hall. It is explanatory drawing which conceptually showed the state which the signal which shows the information about a game is output from the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment. It is a flowchart which showed the V winning signal output processing of this Example. It is a time chart which showed the example which outputs the V winning signal according to the V winning signal output processing.

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 "type 1 type 2 mixer" will be described. In the embodiment, "front" and "table" indicate "front with respect to the gaming machine", that is, "direction close to the player (front side when viewed from the player)", and "rear" and "rear". "Back" indicates "backward with respect to the gaming machine", that is, "direction away from the player (back side when viewed from the player)". In addition, "upper" means "upper" when viewed from the player, "lower" indicates "lower" when viewed from the player, and "left" means "lower" when viewed from the player. It indicates that it is "left", and "right" indicates that it is "right" when viewed from the player.

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. One end (left side in FIG. 1) of the front frame 4 is rotatably supported with respect to the middle frame 3. A game board 20 (see FIG. 2) is detachably attached to the front side of the middle frame 3, and when the front frame 4 is rotated (opened) toward the front side of the pachinko machine 1 with respect to the middle frame 3. , The game board 20 is exposed. One end (left side in FIG. 1) of the middle frame 3 is rotatably supported with respect to the main body frame 2. The main body frame 2 is a substantially rectangular frame formed by assembling wooden plate-shaped members, and forms an outer frame 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 such as a glass plate is fitted in the window portion 4a. The player can visually recognize the game area of the game board 20 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).

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 peripheral portion of the window portion 4a, and a left side lamp 5c is provided on the left peripheral portion of the window portion 4a. Is provided. Further, a pair of upper speakers 6a are provided on the left and right above the window portion 4a, and lower speakers 6b are provided on the front side of the lower portion of the main body frame 2. The upper lamp 5a, the right side lamp 5b, the left side lamp 5c, the upper speaker 6a, and the lower speaker 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. The upper dish portion 7 stores game balls rented out via the card unit 242 (see FIG. 4) and game balls paid out from the pachinko machine 1. 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 that can be rotated by a player is provided on the right side of the lower plate portion 8 of the front frame 4. The rotation axis of the launch handle 9 is connected to a launcher unit 261 (see FIG. 4) mounted on the back side of the launch handle 9. The game ball stored in the upper dish 7 is supplied to the launcher unit 261. When the player rotates the launch handle 9, the rotation is transmitted to the launcher unit 261 and the launch motor built in the launcher unit 261 is activated to play the game with a strength corresponding to the rotation angle of the launch handle 9. The ball is fired.

Further, an effect button 10a that can be pressed by a player is provided on the front edge of the upper dish portion 7, and a pushing operation or a rotation operation by the player is provided on the left side of the lower dish portion 8. There is a jog shuttle 10b that can be used. Both of these effect buttons 10a and the jog shuttle 10b are effect operation units operated by the player, and when the player operates the effect button 10a and the jog shuttle 10b when a predetermined condition is satisfied, a predetermined game effect is performed.

A-2. Game board composition:
FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing a board surface configuration of the game board 20 of this embodiment. 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. 4) 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 (transparent plate 4b) of the front frame 4, naturally, the state of the game ball flowing down the game area 21 can also be visually recognized by the player through the window portion 4a. be.

A central device 40 is provided substantially in the center of the game area 21, and the central device 40 is provided with an effect display device 41 configured by a liquid crystal display. Various images for staging can be displayed on the display screen of the staging display device 41. For example, three identification symbols 41a, 41b, 41c can be displayed as staging symbols, and these identification symbols 41a, 41b, 41c display a plurality of numbers (for example, nine numbers "1" to "9") one after another. Switch to and execute variable display.

A normal symbol operating gate 27 is provided on the right side of the central device 40 (effect display device 41) in the game area 21. The game ball that has passed through the normal symbol operating gate 27 is detected by the gate sensor 27s (see FIG. 4) built in the normal symbol operating gate 27, and flows downward.

A first starting port 24 is provided below the central device 40 (effect display device 41) in the game area 21. At the first starting port 24, the possibility of entering the game ball does not change (constantly), and the game ball can always enter. The game ball that has entered the first start port 24 is guided to the back surface side of the game board 20 through the passage, and is detected by the first start port sensor 24s (see FIG. 4). The first starting port 24 of this embodiment corresponds to the "starting ball entry port" of the present invention.

Below the first starting opening 24 in the game area 21, a lower large winning opening 28 having a large opening in a substantially rectangular shape toward the front is provided. The lower prize opening 28 is provided with an opening / closing door 29 that can rotate with the upper end side tilted forward with the lower end side as an axis. The opening / closing door 29 can be rotated forward to change to an open state in which a game ball can enter. FIG. 2 shows that the lower prize opening 28 is in an open state. The game ball that has entered the lower prize opening 28 is guided to the back surface side of the game board 20 through the internal passage, and is detected by the lower prize opening sensor 28s (see FIG. 4). The lower prize opening 28 of this embodiment corresponds to the "first variable entry opening" of the present invention.

A compound ball entry unit 50 having a second starting port 55 and a right grand prize opening 60 is provided diagonally to the lower right of the central device 40 (effect display device 41) in the game area 21, and the compound ball entry unit 50 is provided. The front side of is covered with a front plate 51. The detailed configuration of the composite ball entry unit 50 will be described later with reference to another figure, but the second start opening 55 and the right large winning opening 60 of this embodiment each have an opening / closing plate that can be moved back and forth. By moving the opening / closing plate back and forth, it is possible to switch between a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter and an open state in which the game ball can enter. The game ball that has entered the second start port 55 is detected by the built-in second start port sensor 55s (see FIG. 4) and guided to the back surface side of the game board 20. Further, the game ball that has entered the right large winning opening 60 is detected by the built-in right large winning opening sensor 60s (see FIG. 4) and guided to the back surface side of the game board 20.

Further, in the vicinity of each of the above-mentioned gaming devices in the gaming area 21, there are other winning openings 30 in which the gaming ball can enter, a windmill type wheel 31 that affects the path through which the gaming ball flows, and a large number of gaming nails 32. Etc. are provided. The game ball that has entered the other winning opening 30 is guided to the back surface side of the game board 20 through the passage, and is detected by the other winning opening sensor 30s (see FIG. 4). Further, an out opening 33 is provided at the lowermost portion of the game area 21 and below the lower large winning opening 28, and the first starting port 24, the second starting opening 55, and the lower large winning opening 28 described above are provided. The game ball that has not entered any of the right large winning opening 60 and the other winning openings 30 is discharged from the out opening 33 to the back surface side of the game board 20.

In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, due to the arrangement of the plurality of game nails 32 and the like, the left region (left region) of the central device 40 (effect display device 41) flows down to the first starting port 24 described above. A game ball can be entered. On the other hand, the right area (right area) of the central device 40 (effect display device 41) is provided in the normal symbol operating gate 27, the second starting port 55, the lower large winning opening 28, and the right large winning opening 60. The flowing game ball can pass or enter. In the following, launching a game ball so as to flow down the left area is also referred to as "left-handed", and launching a game ball so as to flow down the right 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, five game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the game ball enters the second starting port 55. If this is the case, one game ball will be paid out, and if a game ball enters the lower prize opening 28, 10 game balls will be paid out, and the right prize opening 60 and other winning openings 30 will be paid out. If a game ball enters any of the balls, three game balls are paid out.

Further, in the lower right of the game area 21 of the game board 20, a segment display unit 45 that displays information related to the game by combining a plurality of LEDs is provided. The segment display unit 45 is visible to the player through the small window unit 4c (see FIG. 1) provided in the front frame 4.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing the configuration of the composite ball entry unit 50 of this embodiment. As described above, the front side of the composite ball entry unit 50 is covered with the front plate 51. The front plate 51 of this embodiment is made of a transparent resin material so that the rear can be seen, and the front plate 51 is not shown in FIG. As shown in the figure, the composite ball entry unit 50 is provided with a mounting plate 52 on the rear surface, and the mounting plate 52 is mounted in contact with the board surface of the game board 20. The front plate 51 is installed substantially parallel to the mounting plate 52, and the distance between the front plate 51 and the mounting plate 52 is set wider than the diameter of the game ball so that the game ball can pass through.

Between the front plate 51 and the mounting plate 52, a passage for a game ball is formed by a rib 53 projecting from the mounting plate 52, and a second starting port 55 having an opening 55a opened upward is formed. And a right large winning opening 60 having an opening 60a that also opens upward. The second starting port 55 includes an opening / closing plate 56 that can be moved back and forth. The opening / closing plate 56 moves forward and the opening 55a is covered with the opening / closing plate 56, and the opening / closing plate 56 is rearward. It can be moved and changed to an open state in which the opening 55a is not covered by the opening / closing plate 56. The opening / closing plate 56 is inclined downward toward the left side, and in the closed state, the game ball on the opening / closing plate 56 is rolled to the left. Further, the second starting port 55 has a second starting port sensor 55s built in below the opening 55a, and the game ball that has entered from the opening 55a in the open state passes through the second starting port sensor 55s. After being detected, it is guided to the back surface side of the game board 20 through the lead-in hole 57 formed in the mounting plate 52. The second starting port 55 of the present embodiment corresponds to the "starting ball entry port" of the present invention.

The right large winning opening 60 is provided with an opening / closing plate 61 that can be moved back and forth. It can be moved and changed to an open state in which the opening 60a is not covered by the opening / closing plate 61. The opening / closing plate 61 is inclined downward toward the left side, and in the closed state, the game ball on the opening / closing plate 61 is rolled toward the second starting port 55 on the left side. The opening 60a of the right large winning opening 60 is formed larger than the opening 55a of the second starting opening 55, and it is easy for a game ball to enter in the open state. Further, the right large winning opening 60 has a built-in right large winning opening sensor 60s in a portion narrowed below the opening 60a, and the game ball entered from the opening 60a in the open state is the right large winning opening 60. It is detected by passing through the winning opening sensor 60s. Further, the specific passage 62 is connected below the right large winning opening sensor 60s, and the game ball that has passed through the right large winning opening sensor 60s flows down along the specific passage 62 and is formed on the mounting plate 52. It is guided to the mouth 63. Then, the game ball guided to the back surface side of the game board 20 through the specific mouth 63 is detected by the specific mouth sensor 63s (see FIG. 4). The right large winning opening 60 of the present embodiment corresponds to the "second variable entry opening" of the present invention, and the specific opening 63 of the present embodiment corresponds to the "specific area" of the present invention.

A-3. Control circuit configuration:
Next, the configuration of the control circuit in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment will be described. FIG. 4 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, and the like. Focusing on the functions, the main control board 200 that controls the basic progress of the game, the sub control board 220 that controls the control related to the production of the game, and the sub control board 220 control the images. The image sound control board 230 that controls the display and sound output, the lamp control board 226 that controls the light emission of the lamp under the control of the sub control board 220, and the control related to the rental and payout of the game ball. It is composed of a payout control board 240, a launch control board 260 that controls the launch of the game ball, and the like. These control boards include a CPU that executes various logical operations and calculation operations (CPU 201, 221, 231 and the like in FIG. 4) and a ROM that stores various programs and data executed by the CPU (ROM 202, 222 in FIG. 4). , 232, etc.), RAM (203, 223, 233, etc. in FIG. 4) 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.

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 55s that detects a game ball that has entered the second start port 55. The gate sensor 27s that detects the game ball passing through the normal symbol operating gate 27, the lower large prize opening sensor 28s that detects the game ball that has entered the lower large winning opening 28, and the game ball that has entered the right large winning opening 60. The right large winning opening sensor 60s to detect, the specific opening sensor 63s to detect the game ball passing through the specific opening 63, and the other winning opening sensor 30s to detect the game ball entering the winning opening 30 are connected. The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 includes a first starting port sensor 24s, a second starting port sensor 55s, a gate sensor 27s, a lower prize opening sensor 28s, a right winning opening sensor 60s, a specific opening sensor 63s, and other winning opening sensors. When the detection signal of the game ball is input from 30s or the like, the command corresponding to the sensor to which the detection signal is input is transmitted to the sub control board 220, the payout control board 240, or the like.

Further, the main control board 200 includes a starting port solenoid 56m for driving an opening / closing plate 56 that can switch between a closed state and an open state of the second starting port 55, and a closed state and an open state of the lower prize winning opening 28. The lower prize opening solenoid 29m that drives the switchable opening / closing door 29, the right winning opening solenoid 61m that drives the opening / closing plate 61 that can switch between the closed state and the open state of the right winning opening 60, the segment display unit 45, etc. Is connected. The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 controls these operations by transmitting a drive signal toward the starting port solenoid 56m, the lower winning opening solenoid 29m, the right winning opening solenoid 61m, and the segment display unit 45.

Further, an external terminal board 70 for outputting a signal to the outside of the pachinko machine 1 is connected to the main control board 200. The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 has various sensors (first start port sensor 24s, second start port sensor 55s, gate sensor 27s, lower prize opening sensor 28s, right grand prize opening sensor 60s,) to which a detection signal is input. It is possible to output a signal corresponding to the specific mouth sensor 63s, other winning mouth sensors 30s, etc.) and a signal indicating the state of the pachinko machine 1 to the outside of the pachinko machine 1 via the external terminal plate 70. ing. The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 of the present embodiment that outputs a signal to the outside corresponds to the "output means" of the present invention.

The image / audio control board 230, the lamp control board 226, and the staging 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 a game 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, or an upper lamp 5a, a right side lamp 5b, and a left side lamp 5c (hereinafter, “various”) are sent to the lamp control board 226. The game is produced by transmitting a command for designating the light emission pattern of the lamps 5a to 5c). Further, when the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 detects the player's operation on the effect button 10a or the jog shuttle 10b (hereinafter, also referred to as “effect operation unit 10a, 10b”) via the effect operation board 228, the operation is performed. Perform the corresponding game production.

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. Further, 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 and transmits the signal of the audio data to the amplifier board 224. Sound is output from the upper speaker 6a and the lower speaker 6b (hereinafter, also referred to as "various speakers 6a, 6b").

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, the 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. Further, when the payout control board 240 receives a payout command instructing payout of the game ball from the main control board 200, the payout control board 240 drives the payout motor 243 to pay out the game ball.

Further, the launch control board 260 is connected to the payout control board 240, and the launch device unit 261 is connected to the launch control board 260. The launching device unit 261 has a launching motor 262 for launching a game ball, a touch switch 263 for detecting that the player is touching the launching handle 9, and the like. When the touch switch 263 detects that the player is touching the launch handle 9, the launch motor 262 can be operated, and the launch control board 260 is driven by the launch motor 262 according to the rotation angle of the launch handle 9. Fire a game ball with strength.

B. Outline of the game:
In the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, the game proceeds as follows. When the player rotates the launch handle 9 with the game balls stored in the upper plate portion 7, the game balls stored in the upper plate portion 7 are supplied to the launcher unit 261 one by one, and FIG. 2 is shown. It is used and fired toward the game area 21 described above. The strength at which the game ball is launched (launch intensity) can be adjusted by the rotation angle of the launch handle 9, and the player changes the rotation angle of the launch handle 9 to allow the game ball to flow down to a desired region. Can be made to. For example, a game ball may be fired (left-handed) so as to flow down to the left left area of the central device 40 (effect display device 41), or may flow down to the right right area of the central device 40. You can shoot a game ball (hit right).

As described above with reference to FIG. 2, a left-handed game ball can enter the first starting port 24. When the game ball enters the first starting port 24 and is detected by the first starting port sensor 24s, a predetermined judgment random number (such as a judgment random number for hitting a special figure) is acquired, and based on the value of the judgment random number. A special figure hit determination is performed to determine whether the hit is a "big hit", a "small hit", or a "missing". Then, based on the result of the special figure hit determination, the segment display unit 45 blinks a plurality of first special figure LEDs representing the first special symbol (hereinafter, also referred to as “first special figure”) to blink the first special figure. After the figure is varied and displayed, the LEDs are turned on in a predetermined combination to stop and display the first special figure. At this time, if the result of the special symbol hit determination is "big hit", the LED of the combination corresponding to the big hit symbol is turned on, and if it is "small hit", the LED of the combination corresponding to the small hit symbol is turned on. If it is "off", the combination of LEDs corresponding to the off-design is turned on. In the special figure hit determination for the first special figure of this embodiment, it is determined to be a "big hit" with a probability of about 1/256, and is determined to be a "small hit" with a probability of about 1/655.

Further, as described above, a right-handed game ball can enter the second starting port 55. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the gaming states in which the frequency of entering the game balls into the second starting port 55 is different are set to the "non-electric support state" or the "electric support state", and in the electric support state, the non-electric support state is set. The frequency of entering the game ball into the second starting port 55 is higher than that in the support state. In the non-electric support state, the game ball is easier to enter the first start port 24 than in the second start port 55, so that the player is advantageous to hit left, whereas in the electric support state, the first is Since the game ball is more likely to enter the second starting port 55 than the first starting port 24, right-handed hitting is advantageous for the player.

When the right-handed game ball enters the second starting port 55 and is detected by the second starting port sensor 55s, a determination random number is acquired and a special figure hit determination is performed. Then, based on the special figure hit determination result, the segment display unit 45 blinks a plurality of second special figure LEDs representing the second special symbol (hereinafter, also referred to as “second special figure”) to blink the second special figure. After the variable display, the LED is turned on in a combination according to the result of the special figure hit determination to stop and display the second special figure as in the case of the first special figure. In the special figure hit determination for the second special figure of the present embodiment, it is determined to be a "big hit" with a probability of about 1/256, and is determined to be a "small hit" with a probability of about 1/6. Therefore, the probability of being judged as a "big hit" in the special figure hit judgment is the same for the first special figure and the second special figure, but the probability of being judged as a "small hit" is from the first special figure. However, the second special figure is significantly higher.

When the special symbol (1st special symbol or 2nd special symbol) is stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol, a small hit symbol, or a missed symbol, the stopped display state is displayed for a predetermined time in order to confirm the stopped displayed symbol. Confirmation is displayed by maintaining until the elapse. 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 the “design variable game”.

In addition, even if the game ball enters the first starting port 24 or the second starting port 55, if the special figure hit determination is not immediately performed while the fluctuation display of the first special figure or the second special figure is being displayed. , The value of the determination random number acquired by entering the ball into the first starting port 24 is stored as the first special figure hold, and the value of the determination random number acquired by entering the second starting port 55 is used as the second special figure hold. Remember. After that, when the special figure hit judgment becomes possible, the special figure hit judgment is performed based on the first special figure hold or the second special figure hold, and the variation display of the corresponding special symbol (first special figure or second special figure) is performed. I do. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, up to four such first special figure hold and second special figure hold can be stored. Further, when both the first special figure hold and the second special figure hold are stored, the special figure hit determination based on the second special figure hold is performed in preference to the first special figure hold (second special figure hold). Since the special figure hold is preferentially digested), the special figure hit determination based on the first special figure hold is performed when the second special figure hold is not stored.

Further, in conjunction with the variable display of the special symbol, in the effect display device 41, the identification symbols 41a, 41b, 41c switch a plurality of numbers (for example, nine numbers "1" to "9") one after another and display the variable. The production (hereinafter also referred to as "design variation production") is performed. When the special symbol is stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol, the three identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are stopped and displayed in a combination (doublet) with the same numbers, and the special symbol is stopped and displayed as a small hit symbol. If it is, the combination is stopped and displayed with a special combination (special eyes, for example, "2-4-6"), and if the special symbol is stopped and displayed with a missed symbol, the combination that does not have the same numbers except for the special eyes (barrage). It is stopped and displayed by eye). Therefore, if two of the three identification symbols have the same number when stopped and displayed, the player thinks that the identification symbols that are stopped and displayed at the end may also have the same number. You will be paying close attention to the pattern variation effect). In this way, the effect performed while the last identification symbol is variablely displayed while the two identification symbols are stopped and displayed with the same symbol is called "reach effect", and the game is performed by generating this reach effect. It is possible to enhance the interest.

When the first special figure or the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol, the big hit game in which the lower big winning opening 28 is opened is executed. Further, when the first special figure or the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the small hit symbol, the small hit game in which the right big winning opening 60 is opened is executed, and the right big winning opening 60 is executed during the small hit game. Even when the game ball that has entered the game passes through the specific opening 63 (so-called “V”), the big hit game is executed. As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, there are two types of triggers for executing the jackpot game. In the following, the jackpot game triggered by the stop display of the jackpot symbol is referred to as "type 1 jackpot game", and the small hit game. The big hit game triggered by the passing of the game ball through the specific opening 63 is called a "two-kind big hit game".

In both the 1st type big hit game and the 2nd type big hit game, a specified number (for example, 10) of game balls enter the opened lower big winning opening 28, or a predetermined opening time (for example, 30 seconds) is set. The round game that closes after the lapse is repeated multiple times. As described above, a right-handed game ball can enter the lower prize-winning opening 28, so that right-handed is advantageous for the player during the big hit game. Then, every time one game ball enters the lower prize opening 28, 10 game balls are paid out as prize balls. Therefore, the larger the number of round games, the larger the number of players. It is possible to win a prize ball. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, a plurality of big hit symbols and a plurality of small hit symbols are provided, and the number of round games (number of rounds) and the like are different depending on the type of the big hit symbol displayed as stopped. One of the two types of big hit games is executed, and the number of round games (number of rounds) differs depending on the type of the small hit symbol that is stopped and displayed. Is executed.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing the types of one-class jackpot games in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the type of the jackpot symbol that is stopped and displayed differs between the first special figure and the second special figure, and as shown in FIG. 5A, the jackpot symbol is different in the first special figure. When the stop display is performed, the jackpot symbol A is stopped and displayed with a probability of 5%, and the jackpot symbol B is stopped and displayed with a probability of 95%. Then, when the jackpot symbol A is stopped and displayed, a type 1 jackpot game with 9 rounds (9R) is performed, and when the jackpot symbol B is stopped and displayed, the number of rounds is 4 (4R). One kind big hit game is performed.

In addition, after the end of the big hit game, the game state is set to the electric support state, and the number of fluctuations (number of electric support) of the special symbol in which this electric support state is continued depends on the type of the big hit symbol. It's different. That is, in the case of the jackpot symbol A, the number of electric support is 4 times, whereas in the case of the jackpot symbol B, the number of electric support is 1 and the number of fluctuations of the special symbol is the electric support after the end of the jackpot game. When the number of times is reached, it is set to the non-electric support state.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 5B, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed in the second special figure, the jackpot symbol C is stopped and displayed with a probability of 20%, and the jackpot symbol D is displayed with a probability of 40%. Is displayed as a stop, and the jackpot symbol E is displayed as a stop with a probability of 40%. When the jackpot symbol C is stopped and displayed, the type 1 jackpot game with 16 rounds (16R) is performed, and when the jackpot symbol D is stopped and displayed, the number of rounds is 9 (9R). When the 1st class jackpot game is performed and the jackpot symbol E is stopped and displayed, the 1st class jackpot game with 5 rounds (5R) is performed. In addition, the number of electric support is 4 times regardless of the jackpot symbols C to E.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing the types of two-kind jackpot games in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the type of the small hit symbol that is stopped and displayed differs between the first special figure and the second special figure, and as shown in FIG. 6A, the small hit symbol is shown in the first special figure. When the symbol is stopped and displayed, the small hit symbol a is stopped and displayed with a 100% probability. Then, when the small hit symbol a is stopped and displayed, the two types of big hit games with four rounds (4R) are performed after the small hit game, and the number of electric support is one.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 6B, when the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the second special figure, the small hit symbol b is stopped and displayed with a probability of 20%, and the small hit symbol c is 40. The stop display is displayed with a probability of%, and the small hit symbol d is stopped and displayed with a probability of 40%. Then, when the small hit symbol b is stopped and displayed, a two-kind big hit game with a round count of 15 times (15R) is performed, and when the small hit symbol c is stopped and displayed, the number of rounds is 8 times (8R). ), And when the small hit symbol d is stopped and displayed, the two-kind big hit game with four rounds (4R) is performed. In addition, the number of electric support is 4 times regardless of any of the small hit symbols b to d.

Further, as described above, a normal symbol operating gate 27 is provided on the right side of the central device 40 (effect display device 41), and a game ball hit to the right can pass through the normal symbol operating gate 27. .. When the game ball passing through the normal symbol operating gate 27 is detected by the gate sensor 27s, a predetermined judgment random number (such as a judgment random number for hitting a normal figure) is acquired, and whether it is a hit or miss based on the value of the judgment random number. Judgment is performed. Subsequently, based on the result of the normal symbol hit determination, the segment display unit 45 blinks the two left and right normal symbol LEDs representing the normal symbol to display the normal symbol in a variable manner, and then turns on one of the LEDs. The normal symbol is stopped and displayed. At this time, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, if the result of the normal figure hit determination is a normal figure hit, the left LED corresponding to the normal figure hit symbol is turned on, and if it is off, it corresponds to the off symbol. Turn on the right LED. Then, when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed as the normal symbol, the game per normal symbol is performed in which the second start opening 55 is in the open state, so that the game ball may enter the second start opening 55. Will increase.

Even if the game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate 27, if the normal symbol hit judgment is not performed immediately, such as during the display of fluctuations in the normal symbol, the value of the acquired judgment random number is set to hold the normal symbol for a maximum of 4. It is possible to memorize up to one. After that, when the normal figure hit determination becomes possible, the normal figure hit judgment and the variation display of the normal symbol are performed based on the normal figure hold.

The time (opening time) in which the second start port 55 is in the open mode in the game per normal figure differs depending on whether the game state is the "non-electric support state" or the "electric support state", and the non-electric support state. The opening time of the second starting port 55 (for example, 2.8 seconds x 2 times) in the electric support state is longer than the opening time of the second starting port 55 in the state (for example, 0.032 seconds x 1 time). ing. Further, in the electric support state, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is set shorter than in the non-electric support state. Therefore, in the electric support state, the frequency with which the game ball enters the second starting port 55 (that is, the frequency with which the variation display of the second special figure is performed) is higher than in the non-electric support state. Corresponding to this, the progress mode of the game is different between the "non-electric support state" and the "electric support state".

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing the main progress mode of the game in the non-electric support state. During the non-electric support state, even if the game ball is passed through the normal symbol operating gate 27, the time that the second start port 55 is in the open state is short, and the game ball is moved to the second start port 55 by "right-handed". It is rare to enter the ball. Therefore, in the non-electric support state, a game in which a game ball is inserted into the first starting port 24 by "left-handed" (that is, a game mainly composed of the first special figure in which the first special figure is variablely displayed) is performed. Will be done.

As shown in FIG. 7, when a left-handed strike is performed in a non-electric support state, a game ball enters the first starting port 24 (ev.1), and the variation display of the first special figure is performed. It is (ev.2). In the special figure hit determination for the first special figure, it is determined as a "big hit" with a probability of about 1/256, and as a "small hit" with a probability of about 1/655. 1 Most of the variable display of the special figure is stopped and displayed with the off-design (ev.3). In this case, the gaming state remains the non-electric support state.

While the variation display of the first special figure is repeated in this way, if the special figure hit determination for the first special figure is determined to be "big hit", the first special figure is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol (ev. 4). One kind of big hit game is performed (ev.5). When the type 1 big hit game is completed, the game state is set to the electric support state (ev. 6), and the number of electric support is once or four times depending on the type of the big hit symbol.

In addition, although it is extremely rare, it may be determined as "small hit" in the special figure hit judgment for the first special figure, and in that case, the first special figure is stopped and displayed as a small hit symbol ( ev.7), a small hit game is performed (ev.8). However, since the player is hitting left in the non-electric support state, it is necessary to change from hitting left to hitting right in order to allow the game ball to enter the right large winning opening 60, which is open in the small hit game. Then, if the game ball can be inserted into the right-handed winning opening 60 by changing to right-handed, the entered game ball passes through the specific opening 63 (so-called “V”) (ev. 9). Two kinds of big hit games are performed (ev.10). After the end of the two-kind jackpot game, the game state is set to the electric support state (ev.11), and the number of electric support is one. As described above, in the right large winning opening 60 of this embodiment, all of the game balls that have entered pass through the specific opening 63.

On the other hand, although the small hit game is performed, if the game ball cannot be entered into the right large winning opening 60 by continuing to hit the left side, the game ball will not pass through the specific opening 63 (ev. 12) The two-kind jackpot game is not performed, and the game state remains the non-electric support state.

FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing a main progress mode of the game in the electric support state. During the electric support state, the second starting port 55 is in the open state for a long time, and it is easy for the game ball to enter the second starting port 55. Therefore, in the electric support state, a game in which the game ball is inserted into the second starting port 55 by "right-handing" (that is, a game mainly composed of the second special figure in which the second special figure is variablely displayed) is performed. Will be.

As shown in FIG. 8, when the player is hitting right in the electric support state, the game ball enters the second starting port 55 (ev.21), and the variation display of the second special figure is performed. (Ev.22). In the special figure hit judgment for the second special figure, it is judged as "small hit" with a probability of about 1/6, and the second special figure is small at a higher frequency than the non-electric support state. It is stopped and displayed with a hit symbol (ev.23), and a small hit game is performed (ev.24). Then, the game ball that has entered the right large winning opening 60 during the small hit game passes through the specific opening 63 (so-called “V”) (ev.25), so that the two-kind big hit game is performed (ev.26). ). After the end of the 2nd kind big hit game, the game state is set to the electric support state again (ev.27), the number of electric support is 4 times, and the right-handed game (the game mainly composed of the second special figure) continues. Will be done.

On the other hand, even if a small hit game is performed, the game ball does not enter the right large winning opening 60 due to stopping the launch of the game ball, and the game ball does not pass through the specific opening 63 (ev.28). ) No two-kind jackpot game is played. Then, if the number of fluctuation display of the special symbol performed after the end of the previous jackpot game has not reached the number of electric support times, the electric support state is maintained (ev.29), so that the right-handed game ( The second special figure-based game) will be continued.

On the other hand, when the number of fluctuation display of the special symbol performed after the end of the previous jackpot game reaches the number of electric support, the electric support state ends and the game state is set to the non-electric support state (ev. 30), a left-handed game (a game mainly based on the first special figure in FIG. 7) is performed. However, even if the gaming state is set to the non-electric support state, the second special figure hold may be stored. In this case, the special figure hit determination based on the second special figure hold is prioritized. 2 The variable display of the special figure is performed (ev.22), and the second special figure is frequently stopped and displayed with a small hit symbol (ev.23).

In addition, since the special figure hit determination for the second special figure is also determined to be a "big hit" with a probability of about 1/256, the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol even in the electric support state (ev. 31) One kind big hit game may be performed (ev. 32). Then, when the type 1 jackpot game is completed, the game state is set to the electric support state again (ev.33), the number of electric support is 4 times, and the right-handed game (game based on the second special figure) is continued. To.

Further, even in the special figure hit determination for the second special figure, the second special figure is stopped and displayed as a missed symbol by being determined as "off" (ev.34). Then, if the number of fluctuation display of the special symbol performed after the end of the previous jackpot game has not reached the number of electric support times, the electric support state is maintained (ev.35), so that the right-handed game (No. 1). 2 Special figure-based games) will continue.

On the other hand, when the number of fluctuation display of the special symbol performed after the end of the previous jackpot game reaches the number of electric support, the electric support state is terminated and the game state is set to the non-electric support state (ev.36). A left-handed game (a game mainly based on the first special figure in FIG. 7) is performed. However, if the second special figure hold is stored, the variable display of the second special figure is given priority (ev.22).

C. Game control processing:
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a rough flow of a game control process performed by the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 as a control related to the progress of the game. The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 executes the game control process of FIG. 9 based on a timer interrupt generated at a predetermined cycle (for example, every 4 msec). In the following description, the description of well-known processes such as the initialization process of the CPU 201, the interrupt prohibition process, and the interrupt enable process will be omitted.

When the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 starts the game control process, it first performs an output process (S10). In the main control board 200 of this embodiment, in each process described later, various commands to be transmitted to various control boards including the sub control board 220 are temporarily stored in the output buffer secured in the RAM 203. In the output process (S10), various commands stored in the output buffer are transmitted to various control boards. By doing so, for example, the sub control board 220 controls the effect according to the progress of the game, and the payout control board 240 pays out the game ball. Further, in the output process (S10), various signals indicating information about the game are output to the outside of the pachinko machine 1 via the external terminal board 70.

The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 performs an input process (S20) following the output process (S10). As described above, when a game ball enters any of the first starting port 24, the second starting port 55, the lower prize opening 28, the right prize opening 60, and the other winning openings 30, the game ball is used as a prize ball. It is designed to be paid out. Therefore, in the input process (S20), various sensors (first starting port sensor 24s, second starting port sensor 55s, lower prize opening sensor 28s, right winning opening sensor 60s, and other winning opening sensors 30s) for detecting the entry of a ball Etc.), it is determined whether or not the game ball is detected. Then, when the game ball is detected, the payout command instructing the payout of the game ball is stored in the above-mentioned output buffer. The payout command stored in the output buffer in this way is transmitted to the payout control board 240 in the next output process (S10).

When the input process (S20) is completed, the random number update process (S30) is performed next. As described above, the special figure hit determination and the normal figure hit determination are performed based on the value of a predetermined determination random number. In addition to this, various decisions described later are made based on the value of a dedicated random number. In the random number update process (S30), these random numbers are updated. The random number is updated not only in the random number update process (S30) in the game control process, but also from the end of the game control process to the start of the next game control process (timer interrupt occurs). It may be done in the meantime. Further, a dedicated circuit for updating the random number may be provided, and the random number may be updated by this dedicated circuit.

After the random number update process (S30) is completed, the gate sensor detection process (S40) is performed. In the gate sensor detection process (S40), when the game ball is detected by the gate sensor 27s, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved numbers has reached the upper limit (“4” in this embodiment), and if not. , The normal figure hit determination random number and the like are acquired, and the acquired random number value is stored in the RAM 203 as a normal figure hold.

Following the gate sensor detection process (S40), the start port sensor detection process (S50) is performed. In the start port sensor detection process (S50), when the game ball is detected by the first start port sensor 24s, it is determined whether or not the first special figure hold number has reached the upper limit value (“4” in this embodiment). If it has not been reached, a predetermined determination random number is acquired, and the acquired random number value is stored in the RAM 203 as the first special figure hold. Further, when the game ball is detected by the second start port sensor 55s, it is determined whether or not the second special figure hold number has reached the upper limit value (“4” in this embodiment), and if not, it is predetermined. The determination random number of is acquired, and the acquired random number value is stored in the RAM 203 as the second special figure hold. Here, as the judgment random number, a special figure hit judgment random number for performing a special figure hit judgment, and a symbol for determining the type of the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol to be stopped and displayed with the special symbol in the case of a big hit or a small hit. The determined random number and the variation pattern determination random number for determining the variation pattern from the start to the stop display of the variation display of the special symbol are acquired.

When the start port sensor detection process (S50) is completed, the specific port sensor detection process (S60) is then performed. In the specific mouth sensor detection process (S60), when the game ball is detected by the specific mouth sensor 63s, it is determined whether or not the V winning flag is set to ON, and if it is not set to ON, the V winning flag is set. Set to ON. The V winning flag is a flag indicating that the game ball has passed through the specific port 63, and a storage area for the V winning flag is secured in the RAM 203 of the main control board 200. As described above, when a game ball enters the right large winning opening 60 in the open state in a small hit game, it passes through the specific opening 63, and when a plurality of game balls enter the right large winning opening 60. Is set to ON when the first game ball passes through the specific opening 63.

When the specific mouth sensor detection process (S60) is completed, the normal operation process (S70) is performed. In the normal operation process (S70), the following processes are mainly performed. First, it is determined whether or not the variable display of the normal symbol or the game per normal symbol is being executed. If it is neither during the variable display of the normal symbol nor during the execution of the game per normal symbol, is the normal symbol hold stored after confirming that the predetermined fixed time has passed from the stop display of the normal symbol? Judge whether or not. If the normal figure hold is stored, the first stored normal figure hold is read, and the normal figure hit determination is performed based on the read normal figure hold (value of the normal figure hit determination random number). Then, based on the result of the normal symbol hit determination, it is determined whether to stop and display the normal symbol with the normal symbol or the off symbol. Further, when the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is set and the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is started, "1" is subtracted from the number of reserved symbols. As described above, in the electric support state, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is set shorter than in the non-electric support state.

When the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is in progress, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation time has elapsed, and when the fluctuation time has elapsed, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed with the determined normal symbol per symbol or out-of-balance symbol. Then, after waiting for the elapse of the fixed time, it is determined whether the stopped and displayed normal symbol is a normal symbol or an outlier symbol. As a result, when the stop display is performed with the out-of-order symbol, the process of starting the variable display of the normal symbol is performed again. On the other hand, when the stop display is displayed with the normal figure hit symbol, the game per normal figure is started.

When the game is being played per game, the starting port solenoid 56m is driven to open the second starting port 55, and then the process of returning to the closed state is performed after the opening time has elapsed. As described above, in the electric support state, the opening time of the second starting port 55 is set longer than in the non-electric support state.

After the normal operation process (S70) is completed, the special operation process (S80) is subsequently performed. In the special operation process (S80), the following processes are mainly performed. First, it is determined whether or not the special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) is being displayed in a variable manner, the special symbol is being displayed in a definite manner, a big hit game is being played, or a small hit game is being played. If it is neither of these, it is determined whether or not the second special figure hold is stored, and if it is stored, various determination random numbers stored first as the second special figure hold (that is, special figure hold). Read the value of (figure hit judgment random number, symbol determination random number, fluctuation pattern determination random number, etc.). Further, when the second special figure hold is not stored, it is determined whether or not the first special figure hold is stored, and if it is stored, various types stored as the first special figure hold first. Judgment Read the value of the random number.

In this way, the special figure hit determination is performed based on the value of the special figure hit determination random number read out as the first special figure hold or the second special figure hold. As described above, in the special figure hit determination of the present embodiment, both the first special figure and the second special figure are determined to be "big hit" with a probability of about 1/256, and are determined to be "small hit". The probability is about 1/655 in the first special figure, while it is about 1/6 in the second special figure, which is significantly higher.

Then, when the result of the special figure hit determination is "big hit", the type of the big hit symbol to be stopped and displayed is determined based on the value of the symbol determination random number read out as the first special figure hold or the second special figure hold. .. That is, as described above with reference to FIG. 5, in the first special figure, it is determined to be one of the big hit symbols A and B, and in the second special figure, it is determined to be one of the big hit symbols C to D.

On the other hand, when the result of the special figure hit determination is "small hit", the type of the small hit symbol to be stopped and displayed is determined based on the value of the symbol determination random number read out as the first special figure hold or the second special figure hold. decide. That is, as described above with reference to FIG. 6, the small hit symbol a is determined in the first special figure, and is determined to be one of the small hit symbols b to d in the second special figure. If the result of the special symbol hit determination is "off", it is determined that the special symbol is stopped and displayed with the off symbol.

After determining the type of symbol to be stopped and displayed with the special symbol in this way, the fluctuation pattern of the special symbol is determined. The fluctuation pattern is for identifying the time (variation time) from the start of the fluctuation display to the stop display of the special symbol (first special figure or the second special figure), and a plurality of fluctuation patterns are used. , The fluctuation times set for each other are different. The fluctuation pattern is determined based on the value of the fluctuation pattern determination random number read as the first special figure hold or the second special figure hold, and the fluctuation time is shorter in the electric support state than in the non-electric support state. The pattern is easy to determine.

When the fluctuation pattern is determined, the fluctuation display of the special symbol is started. In addition, with the start of the variable display, "1" is subtracted from the number of reserved 2 special figures for the variable display of the 2nd special figure, and the number of reserved 1st special figures for the variable display of the 1st special figure. Subtract "1" from. Further, a variation pattern specification command for designating the variation pattern of the special symbol and a stop symbol specification command for specifying the type of the symbol to be stopped and displayed are stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. These commands are transmitted to the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S10). By receiving these commands, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 executes the symbol variation effect on the effect display device 41 in accordance with the variation display of the special symbol.

If the fluctuation display of the special symbol is being displayed, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation time has elapsed. As described above, the fluctuation time is set to the fluctuation pattern, and when the fluctuation time elapses, the special symbol is stopped and displayed with the determined symbol (either the big hit symbol, the small hit symbol, or the off symbol). Further, the variable stop command indicating the stop display of the special symbol is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203, and is transmitted to the sub control board 220 in the next output process (S10). In addition, a time (fixed time) for confirming and displaying the special symbol that has been stopped and displayed is set.

During the confirmation display of the specific symbol, it is determined whether or not the confirmation time has elapsed, and when the confirmation time has elapsed, it is determined whether the special symbol displayed as stopped is a big hit symbol, a small hit symbol, or a missed symbol. .. As a result, if it is an out-of-order symbol, it is determined whether or not it is in the electric support state, and if it is in the electric support state, the number of changes of the special symbol in the electric support state is counted. Then, when the counted number of fluctuations reaches the number of electric support, the non-electric support state is set.

On the other hand, when the special symbol displayed as stopped is a small hit symbol, the opening pattern (opening number of times, opening time, closing time, etc.) of the right big winning opening 60 in the small hit game is set. In the small hit game of this embodiment, the opening pattern is set so that the right big winning opening 60 opens for 0.028 seconds and closes for 0.5 seconds 14 times. After setting the opening pattern of the right big winning opening 60 in this way, the small hit game is started. Further, the small hit game start command indicating the start of the small hit game is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203, and is transmitted to the sub control board 220 in the next output process (S10).

On the other hand, when the special symbol displayed as stopped is a jackpot symbol, the opening pattern (number of rounds, opening time, closing time, etc.) of the lower jackpot 28 in the type 1 jackpot game is set. As described above with reference to FIG. 5, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the number of rounds in the type 1 jackpot game differs depending on the type of the jackpot symbol displayed as stopped, so that the type of jackpot symbol displayed as stopped is displayed. Set the opening pattern corresponding to. After setting the opening pattern of the lower big winning opening 28 in this way, the type 1 big hit game is started. Further, the type 1 big hit game start command indicating the start of the type 1 big hit game is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203, and is transmitted to the sub control board 220 in the next output process (S10).

When the small hit game is in progress, the right big winning opening solenoid 61m is controlled to switch between the open state and the closed state of the right big winning opening 60 according to the set opening pattern. Then, when all the operations of the right big winning opening 60 in the small hit game are completed according to the opening pattern, the small hit game is ended. Further, the small hit game end command indicating the end of the small hit game is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203, and is transmitted to the sub control board 220 in the next output process (S10). The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 of the present embodiment for executing the small hit game corresponds to the "small hit game executing means" of the present invention.

Further, at the end of the small hit game, it is determined whether or not the above-mentioned V winning flag indicating that the game ball has passed through the specific opening 63 is set to ON. Then, when the V winning flag is set to ON, the opening pattern (number of rounds, opening time, closing time, etc.) of the lower big winning opening 28 in the two-kind big hit game is set. As described above with reference to FIG. 6, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the number of rounds in the two-kind big hit game differs depending on the type of the small hit symbol displayed as stopped, so that the small hit symbol displayed as stopped is displayed. Set the opening pattern corresponding to the type of. After setting the opening pattern of the lower big winning opening 28 in this way, the two kinds of big hit games are started and the V winning flag is set to OFF. Further, the type 2 big hit game start command indicating the start of the type 2 big hit game is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203, and is transmitted to the sub control board 220 in the next output process (S10).

On the other hand, when the V winning flag is set to OFF at the end of the small hit game, it is determined whether or not the game is in the electric support state without starting the type 2 big hit game, and the electric support state is used. If so, the number of changes in the special symbol during the electric support state is counted. Then, when the counted number of fluctuations reaches the number of electric support, the non-electric support state is set.

When the big hit game is in progress (during the type 1 big hit game or the type 2 big hit game), the round game is started by driving the lower big winning opening solenoid 29m to open the lower big winning opening 28. After that, when the opening time elapses or when a specified number of game balls enter the lower prize opening 28, the round game is ended with the lower prize opening 28 closed, and the next time is waited for the closing time to elapse. Start a round game. Then, when all the set number of rounds have been exhausted, the jackpot game ends. Further, the jackpot game end command indicating the end of the jackpot game is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203, and is transmitted to the sub control board 220 in the next output process (S10). Also, at the end of the big hit game, the game state is set to the electric support state. The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 of the present embodiment for executing the big hit game corresponds to the "big hit game executing means" of the present invention.

In the game control process, the hold number process (S90) is performed following the special operation process (S80) as described above. In the hold number processing (S90), the stored first special figure hold number and the second special figure hold number are confirmed, and the hold number transmission command indicating the hold number is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. This hold number transmission command is transmitted to the sub control board 220 in the next output process (S10), and when the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 receives the command, the first special figure hold number and the second special figure hold are received. The same number of reserved symbols as the number is displayed on the effect display device 41. Then, when the hold number process (S90) is performed, the game control process of FIG. 9 is temporarily terminated, and when a timer interrupt every 4 msec occurs, the game control process of FIG. 9 is executed again.

D. Game hall network configuration:
A plurality of the pachinko machines 1 of the present embodiment as described above are installed in the game hall. Hereinafter, the network configuration of the game hall will be described. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram conceptually showing the network configuration of the game hall. In the game hall, a plurality of pachinko machines 1 are installed, and a hall computer 100 that manages the entire game hall is installed. Each pachinko machine 1 in the game hall is communicably connected to the hall computer 100 via the relay device 90.

In the illustrated example, one relay device 90 is provided for each of the two pachinko machines 1. The relay device 90 collects signals indicating information about the game from the two pachinko machines 1 and transmits them to the hall computer 100, and the hall computer 100 manages the game data for each pachinko machine 1. It is possible.

Further, above the pachinko machine 1 in the game hall, a data display 80 is installed for each pachinko machine 1. The data display unit 80 includes a liquid crystal display unit 81, and the liquid crystal display unit 81 can display various information related to the game of the pachinko machine 1. Further, state lamps 82 indicating the gaming state of the pachinko machine 1 and the like are provided on the left, right, left and right and above of the liquid crystal display unit 81, and the state lamp 82 changes its color according to the gaming state of the pachinko machine 1 and the like. It is possible to light up. Further, a call button 83 for calling the manager (clerk) of the game hall is provided on the left side of the liquid crystal display unit 81, and the display content of the liquid crystal display unit 81 is provided on the right side of the liquid crystal display unit 81. A menu button 84 for switching between the two is provided.

The data display 80 is communicably connected to the relay device 90, obtains information about the game of the pachinko machine 1 from the relay device 90, and based on the information, displays the liquid crystal display unit 81 and displays the status lamp 82. Perform lighting.

FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram conceptually showing how a signal indicating information about a game is output from the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment. As described above, the external terminal board 70 is connected to the main control board 200 of this embodiment, and various signals are output from the external terminal board 70 to the outside of the pachinko machine 1 via the relay device 90. It is input to the hall computer 100.

First, when the game ball is detected by the first start port sensor 24s, the pachinko machine 1 outputs a first winning signal indicating that the game ball has entered the first start port 24. The first winning signal is a pulse signal output from the terminal for the first winning signal each time the game ball is detected by the first starting port sensor 24s, and the hall computer 100 starts the first by inputting the first winning signal. It is possible to grasp the entry of the game ball into the mouth 24. When the game ball is detected by the second start port sensor 55s, a second winning signal indicating that the game ball has entered the second start port 55 is output. The second winning signal is a pulse signal output from the second winning signal terminal each time the game ball is detected by the second starting port sensor 55s, and the hall computer 100 starts the second by inputting the second winning signal. It is possible to grasp the entry of the game ball into the mouth 55.

In addition, the prize balls were paid out as the game balls entered any of the first starting port 24, the second starting port 55, the lower prize opening 28, the right prize opening 60, and the other winning openings 30. When the number of game balls (number of payouts) reaches 5, a payout signal indicating the payout of 5 game balls is output. The payout signal is a pulse signal output from the payout signal terminal every time the payout number reaches 5, and the hall computer 100 can grasp the payout number in units of 5 by inputting the payout signal.

Further, when the special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) is stopped and displayed, a symbol stop signal indicating that the symbol variation game is completed is output. The symbol stop signal is a pulse signal output from the symbol stop signal terminal each time the special symbol is stopped and displayed, and the hall computer 100 grasps the end of one symbol variation game by inputting the symbol stop signal. be able to.

Further, when the special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) is stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol, a type 1 jackpot signal indicating that the type 1 jackpot game is in progress is output. The type 1 big hit signal is output from the type 1 big hit signal terminal as a level signal which becomes a high level during the type 1 big hit game and becomes a low level when the type 1 big hit game is completed. The hall computer 100 can determine whether or not the type 1 jackpot game is in progress depending on whether the type 1 jackpot signal is High or Low. Further, when the type 1 jackpot signal reaches the high level, the data display 80 lights the status lamp 82 with a color indicating that the type 1 jackpot game is in progress, and the type 1 jackpot signal becomes the low level. Then, the status lamp 82 is turned off or the color is changed.

Further, when the game ball is detected by the specific mouth sensor 63s, a V winning signal indicating that the game ball has passed through the specific mouth 63 is output. The V winning signal is output from the V winning signal terminal as a level signal that becomes the High level based on the detection of the game ball by the specific mouth sensor 63s and becomes the Low level when the type 2 big hit game is completed. The hall computer 100 can grasp the passage of the game ball at the specific port 63 by the rising edge of the V winning signal, and determines whether or not the two kinds of big hit games are in progress depending on whether the V winning signal is High or Low. Can be done. Further, when the V winning signal reaches the High level, the data display 80 lights the status lamp 82 with a color indicating that the two kinds of big hit games are in progress, and when the V winning signal reaches the Low level, the status lamp 82 is turned on. The status lamp 82 is turned off or the color is changed.

Further, in the above-mentioned electric support state, an electric support signal indicating that the electric support state is in progress is output. The electric support signal is output from the electric support signal terminal as a level signal which becomes a high level during the electric support state and becomes a low level when the non-electric support state is reached. The hall computer 100 can determine whether or not the electric support signal is in the electric support state depending on whether the electric support signal is High or Low.

Further, a discharge ball counter 85 is separately provided below the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, and the first starting port 24, the second starting port 55, the lower large winning opening 28, and the right large winning opening are provided. Both the game ball that entered 60 and other winning openings 30 and was discharged to the back surface side of the game board 20 and the game ball that was discharged from the out opening 33 to the back surface side of the game board 20 (that is, launch). All of the game balls launched from the device unit 261 to the game area 21) are counted by the discharge ball counter 85. The discharge ball counter 85 is provided with a discharge mechanism (not shown) that makes one rotation when 10 game balls are discharged, and an discharge detection sensor 85s that detects that the discharge mechanism has made one rotation. .. Further, the discharge ball counter 85 is communicably connected to the hall computer 100 via the relay device 90. The game balls after being counted by the discharge ball counter 85 are collected in the island equipment of the game hall through a discharge gutter (not shown).

Then, 10 game balls were discharged from the discharge ball counter 85 when one rotation of the discharge mechanism was detected by the discharge detection sensor 85s (that is, 10 game balls were fired). ) Is output. The drive signal is a pulse signal output for each rotation of the discharge mechanism detected by the discharge detection sensor 85s, and the hall computer 100 is the number of game balls fired from the launcher unit 261 by inputting the drive signal. (Number of inputs) can be grasped in units of 10. Although the pachinko machine 1 and the ejection ball counter 85 of this embodiment are provided separately, the ejection ball counter 85 is built in the pachinko machine 1 and a driving signal is output from the pachinko machine 1. It may be done.

As described above, in the pachinko machine 1, various signals indicating information about the game are output from the external terminal board 70 to the outside, and on the hall computer 100 side, based on the input of these signals, the big hit game ( It is possible to manage the so-called base (the average number of prize balls paid out by firing 100 game balls) up to the type 1 big hit game or the type 2 big hit game, and the number of payouts during the big hit game.

However, in the case where the two-kind big hit game is performed when the game ball passes through the specific mouth 63 after the small hit game, in the conventional pachinko machine 1, the game ball passes through the specific mouth 63 during the small hit game. When it is detected by the specific mouth sensor 63s, it is general to output (start up) a V winning signal at that time. Then, on the hall computer 100 side, in response to the rise of the V winning signal, it is determined that the type 2 big hit game has occurred even during the small hit game, so that the electric support state in which the small hit game is particularly likely to occur ( It will not be possible to accurately calculate the base in the second special figure-based game) and the number of payouts during the two-kind jackpot game. Therefore, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, in order to solve such a problem, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 executes the following V winning signal output processing.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the V winning signal output process of this embodiment. The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 executes the V winning signal output process of FIG. 12 in the game control process output process (S10) described above with reference to FIG. In the V winning signal output process, first, it is determined whether or not the V winning signal is at the High level (S100). As described above, the V winning signal is output from the V winning signal terminal of the external terminal board 70 as a level signal for transmitting information by switching between the High level and the Low level.

When the V winning signal is at the Low level (S100: no), it is subsequently determined whether or not the V winning flag is set to ON (S101). As described above, the V winning flag is a flag indicating that the game ball has passed through the specific mouth 63, and is set to ON when the game ball is detected by the specific mouth sensor 63s. Then, when the V winning flag is set to OFF (S101: no), the V winning signal output process of FIG. 12 is terminated while the V winning signal is maintained at the Low level, and the game control process of FIG. 9 is completed. Return to the output processing (S10) of. Then, when the timer interrupt occurs at a predetermined cycle, the V winning signal output process of FIG. 12 is executed again.

On the other hand, when the V winning flag is set to ON (S101: yes), it is determined whether or not the small hit game is in progress (S102). Then, when the opening / closing operation of the right large winning opening 60 is still continuing and the small hit game is in progress (S102: yes), the V winning signal output processing of FIG. 12 is performed while maintaining the V winning signal at the Low level. It ends and returns to the output process (S10) of the game control process of FIG.

On the other hand, when the last open state of the right big winning opening 60 in the small hit game is finished and the right big winning opening 60 is closed (S102: no), then the small hit ending time It is determined whether or not it is the start of (hereinafter, small hit ED time) (S103). In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, after the right large winning opening 60 is closed and the small hit game is completed, a predetermined small hit ED time is secured, and the small hit ED time is used for the small hit game. It is possible to execute the small hit ending effect indicating the end on the effect display device 41 or the like.

Then, when it is not the start of the small hit ED time (S103: no), the V winning signal output process of FIG. 12 is terminated without raising the V winning signal to the High level, and the game control processing of FIG. 9 is completed. Return to the output processing (S10) of. On the other hand, when it is the start of the small hit ED time (S103: yes), the V winning signal is raised to the High level and output (S104).

When the V winning signal is set to the High level in this way, it is determined whether or not the type 2 big hit game performed based on the game ball passing through the specific opening 63 is completed (S105). Further, in the judgment of S100 immediately after the start of the V winning signal output processing, if the V winning signal is at the High level (S100: yes), the processing of S101 to S104 is omitted and the type 2 big hit game ends. It is determined whether or not it has been done (S105). Then, if the two-kind jackpot game has not been completed yet (S105: no), the V winning signal output process of FIG. 12 is terminated while the V winning signal is maintained at the High level, and the game control processing of FIG. 9 is completed. Return to the output process (S10).

On the other hand, when the type 2 big hit game is completed (S105: yes), the V winning signal is lowered to the Low level and output (S106). When the V winning signal is set to the Low level in this way, the V winning signal output processing of FIG. 12 is terminated, and the process returns to the output processing (S10) of the game control processing of FIG.

FIG. 13 is a time chart showing an example of outputting a V winning signal according to the above-mentioned V winning signal output processing. First, in the illustrated example, the gaming state is set to the electric support state, and the variation display of the second special figure is exclusively performed by right-handed striking. Then, when the second special figure that has started the variable display is stopped and displayed and is confirmed and displayed with the small hit symbol, the small hit game is started. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, a small hit opening time (hereinafter referred to as a small hit OP time) is provided before the right large winning opening 60 is opened in the small hit game, and the small hit OP time is set to a small amount. It is possible to execute the small hit opening effect indicating the start of the hit game on the effect display device 41 or the like.

In the small hit game of this embodiment, the opening / closing operation of switching between the open state and the closed state of the right large winning opening 60 in a short time is repeated a plurality of times, and the ball is entered into the right large winning opening 60 in the open state. When the game ball passes through the specific mouth 63 (so-called “V”), it is detected by the specific mouth sensor 63s. As described above, in the right large winning opening 60 of this embodiment, all of the game balls that have entered pass through the specific opening 63. Further, it is possible for a plurality of game balls to enter the right large winning opening 60 during the small hit game, and in that case, the V winning is confirmed when the earliest gaming ball passes through the specific opening 63. The V winning flag is set to ON. However, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, even if the game ball passes through the specific port 63 during the small hit game, the V winning signal is output to the outside (raised to the High level) at that time. However, the output of the V winning signal is delayed.

Then, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, after the final open state of the right large winning opening 60 in the small hit game is completed and the right large winning opening 60 is closed, the small hit ED time is as described above. Is secured, and at the start of this small hit ED time, the V winning signal is raised to the High level and output.

After that, when the small hit ED time ends, the two kinds of big hit games are started based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the specific opening 63. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the jackpot opening time (hereinafter referred to as the jackpot OP time) is secured before the lower jackpot 28 is opened (starting the round game) in the jackpot game, and this jackpot OP It is possible to execute the jackpot opening effect indicating the start of the jackpot game in time on the effect display device 41 or the like.

In the two-kind big hit game, a plurality of round games are performed according to the type of the small hit symbol displayed as stopped. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the jackpot ending time (hereinafter referred to as the jackpot ED time) is secured after the final round game is completed in the jackpot game and the lower jackpot 28 is closed. It is possible to execute the jackpot ending effect indicating the end of the jackpot game in the ED time on the effect display device 41 or the like.

Then, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the V winning signal is lowered to the Low level and output at the end of the jackpot ED time. Further, after the end of the type 2 big hit game, the game state is set to the electric support state again, and a new variation display of the second special figure is performed.

As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the V winning signal is raised to the High level and output to the outside based on the detection of the game ball by the specific mouth sensor 63s. On the hall computer side, by inputting this V winning signal, it is possible to grasp that the game ball has passed through the specific opening 63 and to grasp the occurrence of the two-kind big hit game. That is, the V winning signal of this embodiment also transmits two types of information. Then, the output of the V winning signal is not performed when the game ball is detected by the specific mouth sensor 63s, but is performed after waiting for the right large winning mouth 60 to be closed and the small hit game to be completed. There is. As a result, even if the game ball further enters the right large winning opening 60 between the time when the game ball is detected by the specific mouth sensor 63s during the small hit game and the time when the small hit game is completed, the right large ball is entered. Since the prize balls paid out for the entry of the game ball into the winning opening 60 are not counted as the number of payouts during the type 2 big hit game on the hall computer 100 side, the base up to the type 2 big hit game. (Base in the electric support state) and the number of payouts during the two-kind jackpot game can be accurately calculated on the hall computer 100 side.

As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, by delaying the timing of outputting the V winning signal to the outside, two types of information are used for the V winning signal output from one terminal (V winning signal terminal). It is possible to accurately issue the base up to the 2nd type jackpot game and the number of payouts during the 2nd type jackpot game on the hall computer 100 side.

Further, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the small hit ED time is secured after the final open state of the right large winning opening 60 in the small hit game is completed and the right large winning opening 60 is closed. Therefore, a V winning signal is output at the start of this small hit ED time. In this way, after the small hit ED time is started, the game ball does not enter the right large winning opening 60, so that the winning ball for the game ball entering the right large winning opening 60 ( The prize ball during the small hit game) is not counted as the number of payouts during the 2 type big hit game on the hall computer 100 side, and the base up to the 2 type big hit game and the number of payouts during the 2 type big hit game are holed. It can be output accurately on the computer 100 side.

Further, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, all the game balls that have entered the right large winning opening 60 pass through the specific opening 63, and the game ball enters the right large winning opening 60 during the small hit game. Once you enter the ball, you will be able to play the two-kind jackpot game without fail. Then, when a plurality of game balls enter the right large winning opening 60 during the small hit game, after the first game ball is detected by the specific opening sensor 63s, the other game balls enter the right large winning opening 60. However, by delaying the output timing of the V winning signal as described above, the winning ball for the entry of another game ball into the right large winning opening 60 is 2 on the hall computer 100 side. It is not counted as the number of payouts during the type big hit game, and the base up to the type 2 big hit game and the number of payouts during the type 2 big hit game can be accurately calculated on the hall computer 100 side.

Further, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the V winning signal is output from the V winning signal terminal as a level signal for transmitting information by switching between the High level and the Low level, and when the type 2 big hit game is completed, V The winning signal is lowered to the Low level and output, and on the hall computer side, it can be determined that the two-kind jackpot game is completed by the falling of the V winning signal. In addition to the information indicating that the game ball has passed through the specific port 63 by the V winning signal output as a level signal from one terminal (V winning signal terminal), the information indicating the occurrence of the type 2 jackpot game is added. It is possible to convey three types of information indicating the end of the two-kind jackpot game.

Although the embodiments 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 usually possessed by those skilled in the art can be appropriately added to the extent that they can be easily replaced.

For example, in the above-described embodiment, the V winning signal is raised to the High level and output at the start of the small hit ED time. However, the timing to output the V winning signal is after the right big winning opening 60 is closed and the small hit game is completed, and before the lower big winning opening 28 is opened in the type 2 big hit game. If there is, the present invention is not limited to the start of the small hit ED time, and may be, for example, the end of the small hit ED time or the start of the big hit OP time of the two-kind big hit game (see FIG. 13).

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the V winning signal is output as a level signal, but the V winning signal is not limited to the level signal and may be output as a pulse signal. In this case, the output timing may be delayed until the right large winning opening 60 is closed and the small hit game is completed, and the pulse signal as the V winning signal may be output. Then, when the type 2 big hit game is completed, another pulse signal indicating the end of the type 2 big hit game may be output.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, all the game balls that have entered the right large winning opening 60 pass through the specific opening 63. However, by providing a distribution device inside the right large winning opening 60, the game ball that passes through the specific opening 63 and the game ball that is discharged to the back surface side of the game board 20 without passing through the specific opening 63. You may try to sort them.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, one type of big hit game triggered by the special symbol being stopped and displayed by the big hit symbol, and two types of big hits triggered by the game ball passing through the specific opening 63 through the small hit game. The case where the present invention is applied to a pachinko machine 1 (so-called type 1 type 2 type mixer) equipped with a game has been described. However, the application of the present invention is not limited to the type 1 and type 2 mixer, and the present invention can be suitably applied to the pachinko machine 1 (so-called blade mono) which does not have the type 1 big hit game but only the type 2 big hit game. It is possible.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the present invention is applied to the pachinko machine 1 that gives the player a profit (game value) as a result of the game by paying out the game ball supplied from the island equipment of the game hall. An example was explained. 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 A5 that can be extracted from the above-mentioned examples>
The pachinko machine 1 of the above-described embodiment can be regarded as the following gaming machines A1 to A5.

<Game machine A1>
A game is played by launching a game ball toward a game area provided with a plurality of entrances including at least a starting entrance, a first variable entrance, and a second variable entrance. When the game ball enters the entry ball opening, in the game machine that gives a prize ball,
A small hit game executing means capable of executing a small hit game in which the second variable entrance is in a state where the ball can be entered based on the entry of the game ball into the starting entrance.
When the game ball that has entered the second variable entry port during the small hit game passes through a specific area, the small hit game is a big hit game in which the first variable entry port is in a state where the ball can enter. The jackpot game execution means to be executed after the end,
It is provided with an output means for outputting various signals indicating information about the game to the outside.
The output means outputs a specific signal corresponding to the game ball passing through the specific area during the small hit game, and the second variable entrance is in a state where the ball cannot enter the small hit game. A gaming machine characterized by a delay until the end of.

In such a gaming machine A1, a specific signal corresponding to the passage of the gaming ball through a specific region is output to the outside, and the hall computer connected to the gaming machine inputs the specific signal to play a game. It is possible to grasp that the ball has passed through a specific area and to grasp the occurrence of a big hit game. That is, the specific signal also transmits two types of information. Then, the output of the specific signal is not performed when the game ball passes through the specific area, but is performed after waiting for the second variable entrance to enter the ball and the small hit game is completed. There is. As a result, even if the game ball further enters the second variable entry slot between the time when the game ball passes through the specific area and the end of the small hit game, the game to the second variable entry slot is performed. Since the prize balls given to the ball entering are not counted as the number of prize balls during the big hit game on the hall computer side, the base up to the big hit game (100 balls are fired and given). The average number of prize balls) and the number of prize balls during the big hit game can be accurately calculated on the hall computer side. In this way, in the gaming machine A1, by delaying the timing of outputting a specific signal to the outside, it is possible to transmit two types of information with a specific signal output from one terminal, and a base up to a big hit game. And the number of prize balls during the big hit game can be accurately calculated on the hall computer side.

<Game machine A2>
In the gaming machine A1
A staging execution means for executing a staging as the game progresses is provided.
The output means is a gaming machine characterized in that the specific signal is output at the start of the small hit ending time for executing the small hit ending effect indicating the end of the small hit game.

In such a game machine A2, after the small hit ending time is started, the second variable entry port is in an incapable state and the game ball does not enter, so that the second variable entry is made. The prize ball for entering the game ball into the mouth (the prize ball during the small hit game) is not counted as the number of prize balls during the big hit game on the hall computer side, and is the base up to the big hit game or during the big hit game. The number of prize balls can be accurately calculated on the hall computer side.

<Game machine A3>
In the gaming machine A1 or the gaming machine A2
The identification information display means for variablely displaying the identification information based on the entry of the game ball into the starting ball entrance is provided.
When the identification information is stopped and displayed in the small hit mode, the small hit game execution means executes the small hit game.
The big hit game executing means includes a case where the game ball that has entered the second variable entrance during the small hit game passes through the specific area, and a case where the identification information is stopped and displayed in the big hit mode. In addition, a gaming machine characterized by executing the jackpot game.

In such a game machine A3, a big hit game (type 1 big hit game) triggered by the identification information being stopped and displayed in a big hit mode, and a game ball passing through a specific area through a small hit game are triggered. It is possible to perform a big hit game (two kinds of big hit games). Then, by delaying the timing of outputting the specific signal corresponding to the game ball passing through the specific area, the base up to the type 2 big hit game and the number of prize balls during the type 2 big hit game can be accurately determined on the hall computer side. Can be put out.

<Game machine A4>
In any one of the gaming machines A1 and the gaming machine A3,
The second variable ball entry port is a gaming machine characterized in that all of the game balls that have entered in the ball-entry state are provided so as to pass through the specific area.

In such a gaming machine A4, if the gaming ball enters the second variable entrance slot during the small hit game, the big hit game can be reliably executed. When a plurality of game balls enter the second variable entry slot during the small hit game, the other game balls enter the second variable entry slot after the first game ball passes through the specific area. Although the ball will be entered, by delaying the output timing of the specific signal, the prize balls for the entry of other game balls to the second variable entrance will be the number of prize balls during the big hit game on the hall computer side. It is possible to accurately calculate the base up to the big hit game and the number of prize balls during the big hit game on the hall computer side.

<Game machine A5>
In any one of the gaming machines A1 and the gaming machine A4,
The specific signal is a level signal that transmits information by switching between a High level and a Low level.
The output means delays the timing at which the specific signal is raised to the High level until the small hit game is completed, and when the big hit game is completed, the specific signal is lowered to the Low level. A featured gaming machine.

In such a gaming machine A5, a specific signal corresponding to the passage of the gaming ball through the specific region is output as a level signal, and the specific signal is raised to the High level, so that the gaming ball is in the specific region on the hall computer side. It is possible to grasp that the game has passed and the occurrence of a big hit game. Further, by lowering the specific signal to the Low level, the hall computer side can grasp the end of the big hit game. In this way, it is possible to transmit three types of information by a specific signal output as a level signal from one terminal.

<Game machines B1 to B5 that can be extracted from the above-mentioned examples>
The pachinko machine 1 of the above-described embodiment can be regarded as the following gaming machines B1 to B5.

<Game machine B1>
A game is played by launching a game ball toward a game area provided with a plurality of entrances including at least a starting entrance, a first variable entrance, and a second variable entrance. When the game ball enters the entry ball opening, in the game machine that gives a prize ball,
A small hit game executing means capable of executing a small hit game in which the second variable entrance is in a state where the ball can be entered based on the entry of the game ball into the starting entrance.
When the game ball that has entered the second variable entry port during the small hit game passes through a specific area, the small hit game is a big hit game in which the first variable entry port is in a state where the ball can enter. The jackpot game execution means to be executed after the end,
It is provided with an output means for outputting various signals indicating information about the game to the outside.
The output means receives a specific signal corresponding to the game ball passing through the specific area during the small hit game, the second variable entrance port becomes incapable of entering, and the small hit game ends. Then, in the jackpot game, the gaming machine is characterized in that the output is performed during the transition period until the first variable entrance is ready for entry.

In such a gaming machine B1, a specific signal corresponding to the passage of the gaming ball through a specific region is output to the outside, and on the hall computer side connected to the gaming machine, the game is played by inputting the specific signal. It is possible to grasp that the ball has passed through a specific area and to grasp the occurrence of a big hit game. That is, the specific signal also transmits two types of information. Then, the output of the specific signal is not performed when the game ball passes through the specific area, and the second variable entry port becomes incapable of entering the ball, and the small hit game is waited for the end of the small hit game. 1 It is designed to be performed before the variable entrance is ready for entry (transition period). As a result, even if the game ball further enters the second variable entry slot between the time when the game ball passes through the specific area and the end of the small hit game, the game to the second variable entry slot is performed. Since the prize balls given to the ball entering are not counted as the number of prize balls during the big hit game on the hall computer side, the base up to the big hit game (100 balls are fired and given). The average number of prize balls) and the number of prize balls during the big hit game can be accurately calculated on the hall computer side. In this way, in the gaming machine B1, by setting the timing for outputting a specific signal to the outside during the transition period, it is possible to transmit two types of information with the specific signal output from one terminal, and the jackpot game. It is possible for the hall computer to accurately calculate the base and the number of prize balls during the big hit game.

<Game machine B2>
In the gaming machine B1
A staging execution means for executing a staging as the game progresses is provided.
The output means is a gaming machine characterized in that the specific signal is output at the end of the small hit ending time for executing the small hit ending effect indicating the end of the small hit game.

In such a game machine B2, after the small hit ending time is completed, the second variable entry port is in an incapable state and the game ball does not enter, so that the second variable entry port does not enter. The prize ball for entering the game ball into the game (the prize ball during the small hit game) is not counted as the number of prize balls during the big hit game on the hall computer side, and is the base up to the big hit game or during the big hit game. The number of prize balls can be accurately calculated on the hall computer side.

<Game machine B3>
In the gaming machine B1 or the gaming machine B2
The identification information display means for variablely displaying the identification information based on the entry of the game ball into the starting ball entrance is provided.
When the identification information is stopped and displayed in the small hit mode, the small hit game execution means executes the small hit game.
The big hit game executing means includes a case where the game ball that has entered the second variable entrance during the small hit game passes through the specific area, and a case where the identification information is stopped and displayed in the big hit mode. In addition, a gaming machine characterized by executing the jackpot game.

In such a game machine B3, a big hit game (type 1 big hit game) triggered by the identification information being stopped and displayed in a big hit mode, and a game ball passing through a specific area through a small hit game are triggered. It is possible to perform a big hit game (two kinds of big hit games). Then, by setting the timing for outputting a specific signal corresponding to the passage of the game ball through the specific area in the transition period, the base up to the type 2 big hit game and the number of prize balls during the type 2 big hit game can be set on the hall computer side. Can be put out accurately with.

<Game machine B4>
In any one of the gaming machines B1 and the gaming machine B3,
The second variable ball entry port is a gaming machine characterized in that all of the game balls that have entered in the ball-entry state are provided so as to pass through the specific area.

In such a gaming machine B4, if the gaming ball enters the second variable entrance during the small hit game, the big hit game can be reliably executed. When a plurality of game balls enter the second variable entry slot during the small hit game, the other game balls enter the second variable entry slot after the first game ball passes through the specific area. Although the ball will be entered, by setting the output timing of the specific signal to the transition period, the prize ball for the entry of another game ball to the second variable entry port is being played as a big hit on the hall computer side. It is not counted as the number of prize balls, and the base up to the big hit game and the number of prize balls during the big hit game can be accurately calculated on the hall computer side.

<Game machine B5>
In any one of the gaming machines B1 and the gaming machine B4,
The specific signal is a level signal that transmits information by switching between a High level and a Low level.
The output means is a gaming machine characterized in that the specific signal is raised to the High level during the transition period, and when the jackpot game is completed, the specific signal is lowered to the Low level.

In such a gaming machine B5, a specific signal corresponding to the passage of the gaming ball through the specific region is output as a level signal, and the specific signal is raised to the High level, so that the gaming ball is in the specific region on the hall computer side. It is possible to grasp that the game has passed and the occurrence of a big hit game. Further, by lowering the specific signal to the Low level, the hall computer side can grasp the end of the big hit game. In this way, it is possible to transmit three types of information by a specific signal output as a level signal from one terminal.

<Game machine C1 that can be extracted from the above-mentioned examples>
The pachinko machine 1 of the above-described embodiment can be regarded as the following gaming machine C1.

<Game machine C1>
A game is played by launching a game ball toward a game area provided with a plurality of entrances including at least a starting entrance, a first variable entrance, and a second variable entrance. When the game ball enters the entry ball opening, in the game machine that gives a prize ball,
A small hit game executing means capable of executing a small hit game in which the second variable entrance is in a state where the ball can be entered based on the entry of the game ball into the starting entrance.
When the game ball that has entered the second variable entry port during the small hit game passes through a specific area, the small hit game is a big hit game in which the first variable entry port is in a state where the ball can enter. The jackpot game execution means to be executed after the end,
It is provided with an output means for outputting various signals indicating information about the game to the outside.
The output means is a gaming machine characterized in that the output of a specific signal corresponding to the passage of the game ball through the specific region during the small hit game is delayed.

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

1 ... Pachinko machine (game machine), 4 ... Front frame, 4a ... Window part,
4b ... transparent plate, 20 ... game board, 21 ... game area,
24 ... 1st starting port (starting ball entry port), 27 ... Normal symbol operating gate,
28 ... Lower prize entrance (1st variable entrance), 29 ... Opening and closing door,
30 ... Other winning openings, 41 ... Direction display device,
45 ... segment display, 50 ... compound ball entry unit,
55 ... 2nd starting port (starting ball entry port), 56 ... Opening and closing plate,
60 ... Right big winning opening (2nd variable entry opening), 61 ... Opening and closing plate,
63 ... Specific port (specific area), 70 ... External terminal board, 85 ... Discharge ball counter,
90 ... Relay device, 100 ... Hall computer, 200 ... Main control board,
201 ... CPU (small hit game execution means, big hit game execution means, output means),
261 ... Launcher unit, 262 ... Launch motor.

Claims (1)

A game is played by launching a game ball toward a game area provided with a plurality of entrances including at least a starting entrance, a first variable entrance, and a second variable entrance. When the game ball enters the entry ball opening, in the game machine that gives a prize ball,
An identification information display means for varyingly displaying the identification information based on the entry of the game ball into the starting ball entrance.
When the identification information is stopped and displayed in the small hit mode, the small hit game executing means for executing the small hit game in which the second variable entry port is in a state where the ball can be entered, and the small hit game execution means .
When the identification information is stopped and displayed in the big hit mode, the big hit game in which the first variable ball entry port is in a state where the ball can be entered is executed, and the ball enters the second variable ball entry port during the small hit game. When the game ball passes through the specific area, the big hit game execution means for executing the big hit game after the small hit game is completed, and
An output means that outputs various signals indicating information about the game to the outside, and
It is provided with an effect executing means for executing the effect as the game progresses.
The output means distinguishes the specific signal corresponding to the game ball passing through the specific area during the small hit game from the signal corresponding to the stop display of the identification information in the big hit mode. As an output, the jackpot opening time for executing the jackpot opening effect indicating the start of the jackpot game prior to the first variable entry port becoming capable of entering the ball in the jackpot game. A gaming machine characterized by outputting at the start of.

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