JPH06296735A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To easily recognize the change notification of game condition with a simple method by determining, as a game condition, whether a game medium gained after the end of a big hit is once exchanged to a prize, or the game can be continued without exchange, and notifying of this by a game condition notifying means. CONSTITUTION:It is determined as a game condition whether the game medium gained after the end of a big hit is once exchanged to a prize or the game can be continued without exchange, and this is notified by a game condition notifying means. The luckiness or unluckiness after the big hit is determined, pattern fluctuation is carried out by a variable indicator 62M, and either one of luckiness or unluckiness is displayed. By using a special pattern display device 63 as a different variable game means, a player can enjoy a different game for determining luckiness or unluckiness after the end of the big hit, the change notification of the game condition (for example, a lucky number) can be facilitated, and the game condition can be easily recognized by the player.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a game machine, and more specifically, it uses a game medium (for example, a pachinko ball), a symbol display device causes a big hit game state to appear, and is predetermined by a game store side. The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of informing whether or not a gaming condition (for example, a lucky number) has been reached.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In general, for example, a pachinko machine is a typical game machine using balls as a game medium. There is a model in which a big hit game state (a special game state, hereinafter, simply referred to as a big hit state) occurs in the process of playing a game with a gaming machine. Is inviting.

In the conventional gaming machine, the display pattern of the variable display device is changed, and the display pattern determines a winning combination such as a big hit by extracting a random number to produce a game. In this case, the variable display device starts variable display when the game ball is won at a specific winning opening provided on the game board or when the game ball passes through a specific passage gate, and a predetermined time is set in advance. The variable display is stopped based on the lapse of time, and the winning combination such as a big hit is determined based on the stop mode.

In addition, recently, as one of the business methods at a game store, when the game can be continued as it is after the jackpot is over, and when the game ball is once exchanged for a prize, the game ball must be borrowed again. For example, it is often practiced to set a rule not to allow the game to continue. This is called sales by a so-called lucky number.
The determination of the lucky number is usually made by the stop symbol of the variable display device. For example, when a specific lucky number (for example, "777") is reached, the winning ball allows the game to continue.

[0005]

By the way, in the case of a lucky number business, many amusement shops have provided a number plate or the like on the upper part of a pachinko island, for example, and presented a lucky number or an unlucky number. For this reason, there is a problem that some players may not be aware of the lucky number big hit and will exchange the acquired balls for prizes, which will be disadvantageous to the player.

[0006] On the contrary, there was a disadvantage for the amusement store side that the player did not notice the unlucky number big hit and played the game with the ball as it was. In such a case, a trouble may occur between the game store and the player. Furthermore, depending on the game store, the unlucky number may be changed every day, depending on the time of day, the model of the pachinko machine, etc., and the license plate described above must be replaced each time, which is very troublesome and troublesome. There was a problem.

Therefore, the present invention makes it easy to notify the player of a change in the game condition (for example, a lucky number) and allows the player to clearly recognize the game condition to prevent troubles between the game store and the player. Both aim to provide a gaming machine that will not be disadvantaged.

[0008]

To achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention has a symbol display device (for example, a special symbol display device 63) capable of variably displaying a plurality of symbols, and the operation of the symbol display device. Display control means for controlling (for example, game control means 400: CPU 301, ROM 302, RAM
303, EEPROM 304), and a gaming machine (for example, a pachinko machine 1 that can generate a jackpot state advantageous to the player on condition that the stop display mode of the symbol display device has become a predetermined jackpot pattern. ), The game condition determining means 401 (for example, the game control means 400, the special symbol display device 63) for determining the game condition of the gaming machine corresponding to the game condition predetermined by the game store side, and the game condition determining Game condition notification control means (for example, game control means 4) for controlling so as to notify the game condition determined by the means.
00: CPU 301, ROM 302, RAM 303, E
EPROM 304) and game condition notification means (for example, special symbol display device 63, game condition determination display device 33) that notifies the game condition based on the output of the game condition notification control means.
2, lucky / unlucky number display 333)
And are provided.

In a preferred embodiment, the game condition determining means sets the game medium acquired after the jackpot is over.
It is possible to continue the game on the game machine using the game medium as it is without exchanging it for a prize etc. It is characterized by determining whether to continue the game as a game condition.

The game condition determining means is characterized by using the symbol display device (for example, a special symbol display device 63) and making the determination by a big hit symbol on the symbol display device.

The game condition determining means is a different variable game means different from the variable game for generating a big hit state by using the symbol display device (for example, the special symbol display device 63) (for example, in this case also, special variable game device). It is characterized in that the symbol display device 63) is used to make the determination by the stop symbol by the another variable game means.

The game condition determination means uses a game condition determination display device (for example, probability variation determination display 91, probability variation number determination display 92) provided on the game board 13 separately from the symbol display device. However, the game condition determination display device makes the determination.

The game condition notification means is characterized in that the game condition is displayed by the symbol display device (for example, the special symbol display device 63).

The game condition notification means indicates the game condition by a game condition display device (for example, probability variation determination display 91, probability variation number determination display 92) provided on the game board separately from the symbol display device. It is characterized by displaying.

[0015]

In the present invention, it is determined as a game condition whether the game medium obtained after the big hit by the game condition determining means is once exchanged for a prize or the like, or the game can be continued without exchange. This determination is made by using, for example, a symbol display device, another variable game means, or a game condition determination display device. The game condition is notified by the game condition notification means and can be confirmed by the player.

Therefore, the change of the game condition (for example, a lucky number) and the notification thereof are simplified, and the player can clearly recognize the game condition. As a result, troubles between the game store and the player can be prevented, and neither of them will be disadvantageous.

[0017]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. 1 to 18 show an embodiment in which the present invention is applied to a prepaid card type pachinko machine. FIG. 1 is a front view showing the entire pachinko machine. Figure 1
In the figure, 1 is a pachinko machine, and a similar number of pachinko machines 1 are installed in a game shop. The pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment incorporates a card type ball lending machine (hereinafter, simply referred to as a ball lending machine) as a game medium lending device.

The pachinko machine 1 is provided with a frame-shaped front frame 11 as a portion visible on the front side, and a metal frame (glass frame) 12 arranged in an opening of the frame-shaped front frame 11 and supporting a glass 12a.
It has a game board 13 (see FIG. 2) for playing a game, a front display panel 14, and a front operation panel 15 below the front display panel 14. The frame-shaped front frame 11 is a wooden machine frame 16 on which the pachinko machine 1 is installed (not shown from the front:
It is supported so as to be openable and closable by an upper hinge 17 and a lower hinge 18 (see FIG. 5 described later). Also, gold frame 1
The frame 2 is supported by the frame-shaped front frame 11 so as to be openable and closable.

The front display panel 14 is formed in a curved shape that is slightly raised while the front side is protruding. The front display panel 14 is formed with an upper plate 21 for receiving a pachinko ball as a prize ball, and also on the front side. Card frequency display (card balance display) 22, ball lending button (conversion button) 23,
Card eject button (return button) 24 and ball lendable display 2
5 are provided. The ball lendable display is not limited to the dot LED 25, and may be, for example, an elongated display lamp. One end of the front display panel 14 is openably and closably supported by the frame-shaped front frame 11. Also, 26
Is a push button for opening and closing a passage connecting the balls of the upper plate 21 to a ball storage plate 34 described later.

The card frequency indicator 22 is composed of, for example, 7-segment light emitting diodes in three rows, and displays the balance of a prepaid card inserted in a card insertion slot 31 described later in units of frequency up to 100's. In frequency units,
One degree corresponds to 100 yen, and the remaining frequency is displayed to the player by calculation of degree / 100 yen. Therefore, for example, 3000
When a yen prepaid card is inserted, it is displayed on the card frequency indicator 22 as 30 degrees.

The prepaid card is a card dedicated to pachinko games, such as Pucky Card (registered trademark). Therefore, in this embodiment, a game can be started with the necessary balls secured by inserting a prepaid card into the card insertion slot 31 in addition to bringing in a pachinko ball. In the present embodiment, the card frequency indicator 22 is composed of 7 segments of light emitting diodes in three rows, but is not limited to this. For example, a dot LED, liquid crystal, fluorescent display tube or the like may be used. Good.

The ball lending button 23 is a device for ejecting a pachinko ball on the back of the pachinko machine 1 (also having a function of performing a prize ball) in units of once within the range of the balance of the prepaid card inserted in the card insertion slot 31. It is a switch that is pushed by the player in order to discharge it for rent. in this case,
The display of the state in which the pachinko balls can be lent out is performed by the ball lending indicator 25. If the pachinko balls can be lent out, the entire ball lending button 23 may be shining.

On the other hand, if the pachinko balls are not ready for lending, even if the ball lending indicator 25 is turned off and the ball lending button 23 is pressed, the pachinko balls are not discharged for lending. When this ball lending button 23 is pressed once, pachinko balls (for example, 75 balls) corresponding to, for example, three times are lent out and supplied to the upper plate 21.

The card ejection button 24 is for pulling out the prepaid card inserted in the card insertion slot 31 to the outside from the card insertion slot 31, and in this embodiment, this button is used when the player wants to end the game. By pressing, the prepaid card is pulled out again from the card insertion slot 31. The player can pick up the withdrawn prepaid card and freely choose whether to start the game on another pachinko machine or to end the game for the moment.

The front operation panel 15 has a card insertion opening 31 on the left side thereof and a protection wall 32. Further, the center of the front surface of the front operation panel 15 is formed in a shape projecting forward, and the inside of the projecting portion is an ashtray 33 and a ball storage tray (receiving tray) 34. The protective wall 32 projects forward from the card insertion port 31 (at least projects from the ashtray 33) and has a constant height and width. The protective wall 32 may be formed of a heat resistant member similar to the ashtray 33, for example. By thus providing the protective wall 32 between the card insertion opening 31 and the ashtray 33, it is possible to prevent cigarette ash, fat, etc. accumulated in the ashtray 33 from adversely affecting the card insertion opening 31.

Further, the card insertion opening 31 is provided with a lid, and an upper portion of the lid is displaceably supported by a member forming the card insertion opening 31, and the lid is rotatable about the supporting portion as a fulcrum. Displace. As a result, the card is normally set up in a substantially vertical state, and when a card is inserted, the lid is rotated by being pushed by the card and is taken into the card reader 111. Therefore, by disposing the lid, the inlet of the card reader 111 is dusted,
It is designed to protect against dust, ash from cigarettes, etc.

The location of the card reader for receiving the card from the card insertion slot 31 is not limited to the above example, but may be another location. For example, it may be provided above the pachinko machine 1 or on the side of the pachinko machine 1. Also,
Data such as writing a game result to a card by using a game card in which a card reader / writer is placed in the pachinko machine 1 instead of a card reader, and value information such as the number of balls and identification information of the player are stored. It may be a processable one. Further, the gaming card is not limited to a prepaid card, and may be a gaming machine that uses a ball number card in which value information such as the number of balls is stored, or an identification card in which player identification information is stored. .

The point is that in order to use the game card, a card reader capable of reading this card information or a card reader / writer capable of reading / writing. For example, the present invention can be applied to an enclosed ball type gaming machine (for example, a credit type gaming machine) in a complete card type pachinko gaming system. Further, it is not limited to the example in which the magnetic card is used as the game card, and for example, a game machine using an IC card may be used. When an IC card is used, as a matter of course, the card reader or the card reader / writer that corresponds to the IC card is used. In the above-mentioned embodiment, the card reader and the card control device are separately provided, but they may be integrated, for example, the card control device may be incorporated inside the card reader.

The ball storage tray 34 has a role of receiving prize balls when the upper tray 21 is full of pachinko balls, and is also used for temporarily storing balls. Further, the front operation panel 15 is provided with a ball pulling lever 35 and a firing operation knob 36 of the firing device. The ball drop lever 35 is for pulling out the balls stored in the ball storage tray 34 to the outside downward. When the ball drop lever 35 is moved to the left, for example,
The lower bottom part of the ball storage tray 34 is partially opened, and the balls can be discharged downward. The firing operation knob 36 is for operating a firing device that causes one of the pachinko balls lined up in a row to be in the firing position one by one into the game area on the front surface of the game board.

On the other hand, on the top of the frame-shaped front frame 11 of the pachinko machine 1, there is provided a discharge indicator 41 which lights up when prize balls are discharged or rental balls are discharged. The metal frame 12 is openably and closably supported by the front frame 11, and is normally locked to the front frame 11 by a locking device. When the metal frame 12 is opened, by inserting a predetermined key into the locking hole 51 and rotating it, the locked state of the locking device is released and the metal frame 12 is opened.

Next, the game board 13 is an area for making a judgment of out or safe while dropping the fired pachinko balls from above, and when a ball enters the winning opening and becomes effectively safe, a predetermined number of prizes are given. The balls are discharged from the ball discharging device,
This is supplied to the upper plate 21. Also, the firing operation knob 36
Even if a ball is fired by operating, when a foul occurs, the pachinko ball returns to the firing position or is discharged to the ball storage tray 34.

Here, the game area on the game board 13 is, for example, the so-called "first" if the game is performed by changing the display contents of the symbol display device to which the present invention is applied.
"Third" or "third equipped with a pattern display device
Although it may have an arbitrary configuration even if it belongs to the "type" or another model, as an example, the type belonging to the "first type" shown in FIG. 2 is used in this embodiment. Therefore, the application of the present invention is not limited to the type belonging to the “first type” shown in FIG. 2, but can be broadly applied to those belonging to the “third type” or other types.

FIG. 2 is a front view showing the game board 13. In FIG. 2, around the game area, ejected balls are guided to the upper part of the game area, and an out ball collection port 77 described later.
A rail 61 having a function of guiding up to is arranged. In addition, a special symbol display device (a so-called accessory device, which corresponds to the symbol display device), which has a movable variable display 62 that can be mechanically displaced in the center in substantially the center of the game area
63 are arranged. Below the special symbol display device 63, a tulip-type ordinary electric starting port (hereinafter, appropriately referred to as "den") 64 is arranged, and the operation result of the special symbol display device 63 does not accept game balls. A variable winning device (a special winning opening, so-called attacker) 65 is arranged as a special winning opening that changes from a state to a second state that is easy to accept. Variable winning device 6
5 corresponds to the special variation winning device.

A normal symbol display device (hereinafter appropriately referred to as a universal symbol display device) 64a is arranged below the normal electric starting port 64, and the normal symbol display device 64a is a LE of 9 segments.
It is composed of D and can display 20 kinds of numbers or symbols (A, B, C, ...) In a range of 0 to 19. The normal symbol display device 64a corresponds to a normal symbol display device.

The special symbol display device 63 is an ordinary electric starting port 6
When a ball is won in 4, the content of the special symbol (hereinafter, referred to as special symbol) of the variable display 62 is changed, and the symbol is in a specific profit state (that is, in a special mode game state, for example, a big hit Zoro. Eye condition: "777" etc.,
The variable winning device (attacker) 65 is opened. The opening of the variable winning device (attacker) 65 is equivalent to the generation of the special game state related to the special variable winning device. In the following description, the above-mentioned specific profit state will be simply referred to as a big hit state.

As shown in FIG. 3 (a), the variable display 62 is composed of three parts arranged in three rows, and a variable display (left) 62L, a variable display (middle) 62M, and a variable display, respectively. Vessel (right) 62R. Each display has a large LED of, for example, 7 segments, and displays specific numbers or symbols (A, B, C, etc.) on these LEDs. Variable display (left) 62L and variable display (right) 6
2R is a beer bottle part 621a, 622a which imitates the shape of a beer bottle (beer bottle), and a pouring doll 621b, 6 which imitates a doll that pours a beer bottle into a jockey.
22b. On the other hand, variable display (middle) 62M
Is a jockey portion 6 formed into a beer jockey shape
23a and a doll portion 623b imitating a doll like Jockey's beer.

Here, the displacement operation of the variable display 62 of the special symbol display device 63 will be described. Starting prize hole 64
When a ball wins, the content of the special symbol on the variable display 62 changes (scrolls), and when the symbol becomes a flattened state (for example, "222"), it becomes a big hit. On the other hand, when the reach state (reach scroll) before the big hit is reached (for example, when "2X2"), the reach scroll is performed, and at this time, the variable display (left) 62L and the variable display (right). 62R beer bottle parts 621a and 622a are both inclined toward the center side to display the beer bottle variable display (middle) 62
The displacement operation is performed in a style in which the jockey portion 623a of M is poured, that is, as if beer in a beer bottle is poured into the jockey (the same displacement as in FIG. 3A). In this embodiment, the stop of the special symbol of the variable display 62 is performed by the variable display (left) 62L → the variable display (right) 6
2R → variable display (middle) 62M.

The reach scroll is the reach state when the first (variable display (left) 62L for the left symbol) and second (variable display (right) 62R for the right symbol) symbols stop. (For example, "2X2") occurs and the third symbol display is changed at a slow speed different from the normal speed when stopping the symbol of the third symbol (variable display of medium symbol (middle) 62M). It is a control that causes (scrolling). As a result, the player has an expectation of a big hit (for example, “222”) due to the reach, and the presence of the game is enhanced.

Next, just before the variable display (left) 62L, the variable display (middle) 62M, and the variable display (right) 62R shift to the state showing the big hit symbol (for example, "222"), the beer jockey The doll's face is overlaid on top of each other, so that both the jockey portion 623a and the doll portion 623b are in a constant tilted state (when viewed from the player, they are tilted backward). At this time, the beer bottle portions 621a and 622a have already returned to the original state (upright state).

When the jackpot is actually hit, the variable display (left) 62L, the variable display (middle) 62M, and the variable display (right) 62R stop at, for example, "222", but it is not a jackpot. At this time, the variable display (middle) 62M scrolls further to the next symbol (for example, "3").
Or scroll further than "3". At this time, the jockey portion 6 that was in a constant tilt state
23a and the doll portion 623b return to the original upright state again.

As described above, the beer bottle portions 621a, 622a, 622a and
The jockey portion 623a and the doll portion 623b perform the above-described mechanical operation to enhance the player's expectation.

Further, in the present embodiment, it becomes possible to determine whether or not the game condition (in particular, a lucky number) set in advance on the game shop side has been reached by using the design of the variable display 62. There is. The "lucky number" is to allow a pachinko ball (game medium) acquired after the jackpot to be continued to be played on the pachinko machine using the pachinko ball as it is without exchanging it for a prize or the like. On the other hand, there is also an "unlucky number", which means that once a pachinko ball has been exchanged for a prize or the like, a new pachinko ball is borrowed and then the game on the pachinko machine is continued.

A. When deciding the lucky number in the special drawing For example, in the design of the special design display device 63, "3", "7"
Is a lucky number, and "4" and "9" are unlucky numbers. Special symbol display device 63 is provided so that the player can understand each of these numbers well in advance.
Each number is displayed when is displayed in the display, that is, before the variable display 62 starts the symbol variation. In the case of a call-in display, for example, a case where a player is looking around the store to select a stand, or a case where the starting prize is interrupted and a predetermined time has elapsed and during normal operation There is. At this time, the special symbol display device 63 is switched to a call-in display, and a symbol as shown in FIG. 4 (a) or FIG. 4 (b) appears to determine the lucky number and inform the player of it. Done.

More specifically, FIG. 4A shows "3".
And "7" as a lucky number, at this time, the variable display (left) 62L, the variable display (middle) 62M, the variable display (right) 62R beer bottle parts 621a, 622a, the jockey part 623a and The doll section 623b performs the same mechanical operation as in the case of the reach scroll described above, and the pattern "LUCKY" is displayed on the variable display (left) 62L by the variable display (center) 62M.
Is displayed on the variable display (right) 62R, and the symbol "7" is displayed on the variable display (right) 62R. As a result, the player is notified (displayed here) that the symbols "3" and "7" are lucky numbers.

On the other hand, FIG. 4B shows a display in which "4" and "9" are set as unlucky numbers. At this time, the variable display (left) 62L, the variable display (middle) 62M,
Beer bottle portion 621a in the variable display (right) 62R,
622a, jockey part 623a and doll part 623b
Does not perform the mechanical operation as in the case of reach scroll. The variable display (left) 62L displays "UN LU
The symbol "CKY" is displayed on the variable display (middle) 62M, the symbol "4", and the variable display (right) 62R is displayed on the symbol "9". As a result, the player is notified (displayed here) that the symbols "4" and "9" are unlucky numbers.

B. If you decide the lucky number in another game The special symbol display device 63 is used to make a lucky or unlucky decision from the stopped symbol by a different variable game that is different from the variable game in which the big hit state is generated.
In this case, the special symbol display device 63 is used as another variable game means, and the determination is made by the stop symbol of this another variable game means.

More specifically, once the big hit is decided, immediately after the big hit is decided (before the big hit cycle starts), another game is carried out using one symbol on the special symbol display device 63, and lucky or unlucky is played. It is a decision. In this embodiment, a variable display (middle) 62M is used as one symbol of the special symbol display device 63. For example, FIG. 3 is an example in which when a big hit is made with a doublet of "222", lucky or unlucky is decided immediately after the big hit is decided. At this time, the variable display (middle) 62M fluctuates the symbol immediately after the big hit is determined, and either lucky or unlucky is issued. FIG. 3A shows a case where the symbol "LUCKY" appears. Figure 3
FIG. 3B shows a state in which the design is changing from “LUCKY” to “UN LUCKY”, and FIG.
(C) is a case where the symbol "UN LUCKY" appears.

Only when the "LUCKY" symbol appears, the variable display (left) 62L, the variable display (middle)
62M, beer bottle portion 6 in variable display (right) 62R
21a and 622a, the jockey portion 623a and the doll portion 623b perform the same mechanical operation as in the case of the reach scroll. In this way, by using the special symbol display device 63 as another variable game means, the player can enjoy another game in which lucky or unlucky is decided immediately after the big hit is decided. Therefore, you can enjoy the joy of a lucky number during the big hit cycle. Note that, instead of executing another game for determining lucky or unlucky immediately after the jackpot is determined, for example, after the jackpot is finished (that is, after the jackpot cycle is finished), another game is used by using one symbol in the special symbol display device 63. May be performed. That way, after the big hit, you can enjoy whether you have another chance.

Returning to FIG. 2 again, four special figure switch memory indicators (corresponding to so-called start memory indicators) 66 are provided above the variable indicator 62, and the special figure switch memory indicator 66 is normally. When a ball is won at the electric start port 64, it is displayed that the number of winning balls is stored within the range of four balls. Here, a big hit in a range in which four winning balls are stored in a so-called starting opening (normal electric starting opening 64 in the present embodiment) (hereinafter referred to as a starting storage range) is usually
Sometimes referred to as a pure Ren Chan (or simply Ren Chan). According to this, the number of payouts to the player is significantly increased.

Further, a probability variation determination indicator 91 and a probability variation number determination indicator 92 are arranged above the variable display unit 62, and each of them is a 9-segment LED.
It is possible to display 20 types of symbols (numbers) within the range of 0 to 19. The symbols (for example, A,
B, C) may be displayed. The probability variation determination display 91 and the probability variation number determination display 92 play a different game from the variable game in which the big symbol game is generated by the special symbol display device 63, and constitute another game means 93. The operations of the probability variation determination display 91 and the probability variation number determination display 92 are controlled by a CPU 301 for a role object, which will be described later, and the CPU 301 for a role component constitutes another game control means.

The probability variation determination indicator 91 and the probability variation number determination indicator 92 are normally used when performing the variation control of the jackpot probability as follows. That is, the probability variation determination display 91 starts the symbol rotation at the same time that the special symbol display device 63 becomes a big hit symbol, and a specific number (for example,
When the game is stopped at "7" or "3"), a game is performed in which the fluctuation of the jackpot probability is determined. Other than a specific number (for example,
When stopped at "0"), the variation of the jackpot probability is not determined.

On the other hand, the probability fluctuation number determination indicator 92 starts the symbol rotation after the symbol of the probability fluctuation determination indicator 91 stops, and here, the probability variation frequency is selected by lottery to determine the probability variation frequency and displayed. To do. For example, when "7" is displayed, the number of probability changes is 7, and when "3" is displayed, the number of probability changes is 3. In addition, the probability variation number determination display 92 can also display the remaining number of probability variation numbers. For example, when the probability variation determination number is 7, after the big hit occurs once, the remaining probability variation number is "6". Is displayed. When the remaining number of probability fluctuations becomes “0”, the probability fluctuation stops and the original low probability is restored.

As described above, the probability variation determination display 9
1 and probability change frequency determination indicator 92 separate game means 93
Not only in the case of determining the variation of the jackpot probability by using as, for example, the special symbol display device 63 in a mode different from this
When controlling such that the big hit probability is changed by the big hit pattern (for example, a lucky big hit pattern), the probability change determination indicator 91 and the probability change number determination display are displayed as the means for displaying that the probability change is determined and the probability change number. Each device 92 may be used.

In this case, the display devices 91 and 92 are merely display means, and are not separate game means. And the special symbol display device 63 constitutes another game means. When the jackpot probability fluctuates, the fluctuation decision display 91 displays the fluctuation decision. For example, when the jackpot probability is increased after the jackpot is over, a number is displayed on the probability variation determination display 91 at the same time as the jackpot occurrence. This number shows the number of fluctuations that the jackpot probability increases after a jackpot. The number of probability changes is displayed on the probability change number determination display 92. On the other hand, the probability variation determination display 91
Of course, it is also possible to execute the above another game by using both the probability variation number determination display 92 and the special symbol display device 63. At this time, both form another game means.

The probability variation determination display 91 and the probability variation number determination display 92 may be used to play a game of determining the number of large hit repetitions (consecutive chan), and the result thereof may be displayed. That is, the probability variation determination display 91
When the jackpot repetition number is determined, the number is displayed, and the probability variation number determination display device 92 can be used to sequentially decrement and display the remaining number of the jackpot repeating number. Further, it is possible to use a variation game in which another probability game is determined by using the probability variation determination display device 91 and the probability variation number determination display device 92 to determine the number of jackpot repetitions.

In this embodiment, the probability variation determination display 91 and the probability variation number determination display 92 are used as a game condition determination display device and a game condition display device (game condition notification means).
Be used as. For example, when the lucky numbers are “3” and “7”, “3” is displayed on each of the probability variation determination indicator 91 and the probability variation number determination indicator 92 during the normal operation when the variation control of the jackpot probability is not performed.
By displaying "7" and "7" respectively, the player is notified (displayed here) that the symbols "3" and "7" are lucky numbers.

The unlucky number may be displayed by the probability variation determination display 91 and the probability variation number determination display 92. For example, after a certain time has elapsed after displaying the lucky number, the player is made aware that the unlucky number will be displayed, and for example, "4" and "9" are notified as unlucky numbers. You may Also, instead of using the probability variation determination indicator 91 and the probability variation number determination indicator 92 to display each number, each indicator 91, 92
May be used to determine whether to be a lucky or unlucky number. That is, the probability variation determination indicator 91 and the probability variation number determination indicator 92 may be used as the game condition determining device itself to determine the game condition. For example, when the lucky numbers are “3” and “7” in the symbol of the probability variation determination display device 91, the display of the probability variation determination display device 91 is displayed after the jackpot (any of the symbols in the special symbol is allowed) according to the special symbol is finished. When it is scrolled and the stop symbol becomes "7", regardless of the symbol of the special symbol, the display of the probability variation determination indicator 91 has stopped at "7", so this big hit is treated as a lucky number. May be controlled. On the other hand, if you stop at a value other than "7" or "3", you will not be given the lucky number privilege. At this time, for example, the probability variation number determination display 92 may be used for the same control, or the probability variation number determination display 92 may be used as a means for clearly indicating what the lucky number is in advance. The above control example may similarly be applied to the unlucky number. Further, the display may be continued as it is after the display of the probability variation determination display 91 is scrolled, and the game may be clearly indicated to be a game with a lucky number, for example.

On the side of the special symbol display device 63, universal figure starting gates (normal symbol starting gates, hereinafter, appropriately referred to as universal figure gates) 67 and 68 are arranged, and the universal figure starting gate 67, 68 has a gate through which only one ball can pass, and when the ball passes through the gate, it is normally an electric start port 64.
Change the symbol (for example, a number) of the normal symbol display 64a arranged in, and when this number becomes a predetermined specific symbol (for example, "7"), the tulip of the ordinary electric starting port 64 is electrically operated. It is designed to open only for a certain period of time. Normally, the tulip of the electric starting port 64 is normally closed, but is controlled to open under a certain condition as described above. Also, the opening time of the tulip may be variably controlled.

General winning holes 69 and 70 are installed on the left and right sides below the special symbol display device 63. Further, a plurality of hitting ball direction changing members 71 to 76 called windmills are rotatably installed at appropriate positions in the game area, and a large number of obstacle nails (not shown) are planted. In addition, an out-ball collecting port 77 is formed in the lower center of the game area.

On the other hand, at a proper position along the rail 61 around the game board 13, from the left, the general figure probability up display 81 that lights up when the general figure probability increases, when the special figure probability increases. Special figure probability up indicator 82 that lights up, lucky NO. Lucky NO. Big hit indicator (game condition notification means) 83, unlucky No.
Unlucky NO. Big hit indicator (game condition notification means) 84, big hit indicator 85 that lights up when big hit, reach indicator 86 that lights up when the generated symbol of special symbol display device 63 is a special reach. . It should be noted that the reach indicator 86 may be turned on when a normal reach is reached instead of the special reach.

Also, a side lamp 88 is provided in the game board 13.
a, 88b and decorative lamps 89a, 89b are provided. Side lamps 88a, 88b and decorative lamp 89
Reference characters a and 89b are for appropriately lighting or blinking according to the contents of the game to enhance the realism of the game.

Next, FIG. 5 is a view showing the structure of the back mechanism of the pachinko machine 1. In FIG. 5, as a main back mechanism of the pachinko machine 1, a storage tank (upper tank) 101,
Taxiway 102, relay board (external terminal board) 103, ball ejection device 104, ejection control circuit board 105, ball gathering cover 1
06, accessory control circuit board 107, mounting adapter 10
8, a firing circuit board 109, a card control device 110, a card reader 111, a lucky number setting device 112, and a base frame body 120 of the back mechanism board.

The base frame 120 is formed of an integrally molded product made of synthetic resin, and is attached to a metal frame (not shown) fixed to the back side of the front frame 11 of the pachinko machine 1. Then, various unit parts such as a storage tank 101, a guideway 102, a relay board (external terminal board) 103, a ball discharging device 104, a discharge control circuit board 105, a ball gathering cover 106, and a role are provided on the base frame 120. Object control circuit board 107,
A mounting adapter 108, a card control device 110, etc. are mounted (for example, fixed by a one-touch claw member), and these various unit parts and the base frame body 120 are collectively referred to as a back mechanism board 121. There is.

The storage tank 101 previously stores the balls before being discharged, and a shortage of the number of balls in the storage tank 101 is detected by a replenishment sensor (not shown). Is replenished. The balls in the storage tank 101 are guided by the guide path 102, and the ball discharging device 104
Discharged by. Although the guideway 102 is not particularly limited, it is possible to discharge a large number of balls in a short time.
A ball leveling member for preventing the weight of the balls and a standby ball detector (both not shown) are provided in the middle of the strip. Further, such a two-row structure is the same inside the ball discharging device 104.

The relay board 103 relays the input of AC power and the exchange of signals with the hall management device. The relay board 103 is provided with a frame external information terminal, and the frame external information terminal is used for various information on the frame side of the pachinko machine 1, for example, ball lending relating to ball ejection, prize ball information, ball replenishment, Ball firing, gold frame 12
The wiring is relayed when the opening / closing information of is output to the hall management device. The discharge control circuit board 105 performs various controls necessary for discharging balls, and the accessory control circuit board 107 performs various controls necessary for operation of the accessory on the game board. Further, the accessory control circuit board 107 has a built-in probability setting device (see FIG. 9 described later) for changing and setting the probability of a big hit in the accessory device, and the switch insertion port 131 of the probability setting switch in the probability setting device. Is exposed on the front surface side of the accessory control circuit board 107.

The probability setting device is, for example, 1/200, 1 /
It has three contacts so that the probability of jackpot of the accessory device can be changed in three stages of 210 and 1/220. This contact can be operated by a person in charge of the hall, and the set value is displayed on a predetermined display, but it is kept secret so that it disappears and cannot be seen from the outside after a certain time has passed after the setting. The change in the jackpot probability of the accessory device is not limited to the above three steps, and other changes may be made.

The mounting adapter 108 allows the large accessory control circuit board 107 to be easily attached to the base frame 120 when the accessory control circuit board 107 becomes larger than that shown in FIG. It serves as a support member to which the accessory control circuit board is attached, and is fixed to the base frame 120. The firing circuit board 109 performs various controls necessary for firing a ball, and the base of the firing control circuit is housed in a predetermined case. It should be noted that the sound effect necessary for the game (for example, the sound effect associated with the ejection of balls) and the artificial synthetic sound are notified by a speaker, and various types of balls are ejected according to the number of ejected balls, the prize mode, and the ball rental. Sound effects are generated.

The control circuit board is a control circuit board (that is, a board that realizes the function of the control circuit) and a box-shaped metal or resin chassis that houses the board. It is used as a concept that includes a box as a unit.

The ball gathering cover 106 closes the central opening of the base frame 120, which is large in the center, and this central opening serves as a space for mounting the accessory device.
The rear side of the ball gathering cover 106 is formed so as to bulge out, and has a structure in which the rear side of the discharge control circuit board 105 and the accessory control circuit board 107 is largely projected rearward. By closing the central opening with the ball gathering cover 106, balls dropped from the storage tank 101 or the like do not collide with the back surface side of the game board.

The card reader 111 accepts a game prepaid card and reads the information, and is attached to the back side of the front frame 11. The card control device 110 controls the operation of the card reader 111, and is connected to the card reader 111 by wiring 141.

The lucky number setting device 112 sets the lucky number and the unlucky number in the special figure and adjusts the occurrence rate, and has a structure as shown in FIG. Note that FIG. 6 shows the configuration of the lucky number setting device 112 when the front lid is opened. In FIG. 6, reference numeral 141 denotes a 7-segment LED, which is a number display LE for displaying the number of lucky numbers.
D and 142 consist of 2-digit 7-segment LED, and a lucky number display LED that displays a lucky number
Is. The display contents of the number display LED 141 and the lucky number display LED 142 disappear after a certain period of time. This is to prevent the player from inadvertently viewing the set contents.

Below the number display LED 141 and the lucky number display LED 142, four push button type switches 143 to 146 are arranged. 143 is an increment switch, which is a lucky number display LED 14
The lucky number displayed in 2 is incremented by [+1]. For example, when the lucky number [2] is displayed on the lucky number display LED 142 and the increment switch 143 is pressed, the lucky number is incremented to [3] and displayed.

Reference numeral 144 is a set switch for setting the lucky number displayed on the lucky number display LED 142. For example, if the set switch 144 is pressed when the value [3] is displayed on the lucky number display LED 142, this value [3] is set as the lucky number. 145 is a confirmation switch. By operating this switch, the lucky number (usually disappeared) set in the lucky number display LED 142 is displayed, and the set number is displayed in the number display LED 141 so that the number can be confirmed. It is something to do. After confirmation display,
After a certain period of time, the lucky number display and the number display also disappear. 146 is a clear switch. By operating this switch, the lucky number that has been set up to now is cleared.

Therefore, when a new lucky number is to be set (for example, when adjustment is performed before opening a store), the confirmation switch 145 is first pressed to display the lucky number displayed on the lucky number display LED 142 for confirmation. Then, the clear switch 146 is pressed to clear the set lucky number once.
Next, the increment switch 143 is pushed to sequentially increment the numerical value, and when the desired numerical value is displayed on the lucky number display LED 142, the set switch 1
Press 44 to set a lucky number. Similarly, a plurality of lucky numbers may be set. At this time, the numerical value of the set lucky number is LE
It is displayed on D141. When the set time has passed,
The contents of the display LEDs 141 and 142 disappear and the secret is kept.

Below the four switches 143 to 146, a generation rate adjustment switch 147 for adjusting the generation rate of the lucky numbers is provided. Occurrence rate adjustment switch 147
Has three contact points so that the generation rate of lucky numbers can be adjusted in three steps, for example. Each contact corresponds to [Setting 1] to [Setting 3]. [Setting 1] adjusts the lucky number occurrence rate to 5/20, [Setting 2] adjusts the lucky number occurrence rate to 3/20, and [Setting 3] adjusts the lucky number occurrence rate to 1/20. It is possible. Therefore, [Setting 1] has the highest incidence of lucky numbers. By varying the lucky number occurrence rate in this way, it is possible to adopt a fine-tuned sales form in accordance with the hall policy.

Next, the configuration for setting the unlucky number will be described. The unlucky number setting unit is provided on the opposite side of the lucky number setting unit in the lucky number setting device 112. That is, 151 is a 7-segment LED, and is a number display LED for displaying the number of unlucky numbers, 152
Is an unlucky number display LED which is composed of a 2-digit 7-segment LED and displays an unlucky number. The display contents of the number display LED 151 and the unlucky number display LED 152 are designed to disappear after a certain period of time, and in the same manner, it is considered that the player cannot inadvertently see the set contents.

Below the number display LED 151 and the unlucky number display LED 152, four push button type switches 153 to 156 are arranged. 153 is an increment switch, which is an unlucky number display L
Unlucky number displayed on ED152 [+
1] is incremented. For example, when the numerical value [3] is displayed on the unlucky number display LED 152 and the increment switch 153 is pressed, the unlucky number is incremented to [4] and displayed.

Reference numeral 154 is a set switch for setting the unlucky number displayed on the unlucky number display LED 152. For example, when the set switch 154 is pressed when the numerical value [4] is displayed on the unlucky number display LED 152, this numerical value [4] is set as the unlucky number. Numeral 155 is a confirmation switch, and by operating this switch, the unlucky number set in the unlucky number display LED 152 (because it is normally off) is displayed so that it can be confirmed. Incidentally, after a certain period of time after the confirmation display, the display of the unlucky number and the number display disappear in the same manner. 156
Is a clear switch. By operating this switch, the unlucky number that has been set up to now is cleared.

Below the four switches 153 to 156, a generation rate adjustment switch 157 for adjusting the generation rate of the unlucky number is provided. Occurrence rate adjustment switch 1
The 57 has, for example, three contacts so that the generation rate of the unlucky number can be adjusted in three stages. Each contact corresponds to [Setting 1] to [Setting 3]. [Setting 1] has an unlucky number occurrence rate of 5/20, [Setting 2] has an unlucky number occurrence rate of 3/20, and [Setting 3] has an unlucky number occurrence rate of 1/20. Is adjustable. Therefore, [Setting 1] has the highest occurrence rate of unlucky numbers. By varying the rate of occurrence of unlucky numbers in this way, it is possible to adopt a finely tuned sales form in line with the hall policy.

The occurrence rates of lucky numbers and unlucky numbers are not limited to the contents of [Setting 1] to [Setting 3] described above, and other numerical values may be adopted. In addition, a numerical value may be adopted such that each occurrence rate is different between the lucky number and the unlucky number.

Next, as shown in FIG.
Is provided, and an external information output base 162 described later is arranged on the ball gathering member 161. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing the structure of the ball gathering member 161 on the back surface side of the game board 13. In FIG. 7, the game board 1
3 is a rectangular board made from veneer, this game board 1
A ball gathering member 161 is fixed to the back side of 3 by fixing means such as a screw. The ball gathering member 161 is made of a transparent resin (for example, ABS resin), and has a function of gathering and collecting safe balls that have entered the respective winning openings of the game board 13.

An opening (center opening) for attaching the accessory device is formed at the center of the ball gathering member 161. FIG. 7 shows a state in which the special symbol display device 63 as the accessory device is attached to the game board 13, and the special symbol display device 6
3 illustrates a state in which the rear surface side of No. 3 projects through the central opening of the ball gathering member 161.

A plurality of cutouts 2 are provided at the edge of the central opening.
01 (others are not shown) are formed, and the cutout portion 20 is formed.
1 is formed in a U shape by notching the edge of the opening. The cutout portion 201 leads out wirings (lead wires) 211 and 212 extending from the electric parts (for example, a decorative lamp) attached to the game board 13 to the back surface side of the game board 13. The electric components attached to the game board 13 are attached such that the back side thereof is covered with the ball gathering member 161.

On the other hand, a plurality of similar cutouts 221 to 224 are also formed on the peripheral edge of the ball gathering member 161.
The notch portions 221 to 224 are formed in a U shape so that the peripheral edge portion is notched. The cutouts 221 to 224 lead out wirings (lead wires) 231 to 234 extending from the electric parts attached to the game board 13 to the back surface side of the game board 13. Therefore, each notch 201, 22
Wiring (lead wire) 21 for U-shaped openings 1 to 224
Wiring processing can be performed only by inserting 1, 212, 231 to 234.
Since there is no need to form the wiring opening portion so as to be cut out into one, there is an advantage that the workability of the wiring processing is improved.

The accessory relay board 171 is arranged on the rear surface side of the special symbol display device 63, and the accessory relay board 171 relays various wirings of the special symbol display device 63. The accessory relay board 171 is provided with a plurality of connectors, and some of these connectors are the wiring 21 described above.
1, 212, and the others are connected to wirings 251 and 252.

Further, an external information output terminal board 162 is arranged below the rear surface side of the special symbol display device 63, and the external information output terminal board 162 is various electric parts (for example, lamp, solenoid, LED) in the game board 13. , Motor, sensor) and the wiring for connecting the accessory control circuit board 107 are once relayed on the way. The external information output terminal board 162 is provided with a plurality of connectors, and some of these connectors are the wirings 231 to 234 and 252 described above.
, And the others are connected to the wiring 263, and although not shown in FIG. 7, they are connected to other necessary wirings.

The wiring 263 is an external information output terminal board 162.
And the variable winning device (attacker) 65 are connected.
Also, other wiring not shown is the external information output terminal board 16
2 and the accessory control circuit board 107 are connected. Therefore, the external information output terminal board 162 is arranged between the accessory device (here, the concept including the special symbol display device 63 and the variable winning device 65, and so on) and the accessory control circuit board 107. It has the function of once relaying the wiring. In addition, reference numeral 181 denotes an accessory cover, which covers the rear surface of the variable winning apparatus (attacker) 65. Reference numeral 182 is an opening formed to accommodate a stop indicator lamp and the like.

Further, the external information output terminal board 162 is provided with a game board external information terminal 163. The game board external information terminal 163 is various information on the game board 13, for example, information on accessory devices, and is a big hit. , Lucky N
O. Unlucky NO. , Jackpot probability set value, lucky NO. And Unlucky NO. Occurrence rate, jackpot probability setting value, starting mouth winning number, number of rotations of role, number of cycles of jackpot, illegal information (illegal due to winning or connector omission) when output to the hall management device The wiring is relayed. It also relays wiring when outputting the necessary information to the island equipment. In addition, in FIG. 7 and FIG. 8 described later, connection of wiring to the game board external information terminal 163 is omitted.

FIG. 8 is a view for explaining the mounting structure of the external information output terminal board 162. In FIG. 8, the external information output terminal board 162 includes various connectors 271a to 271.
h, game board external information terminal 163 and relay 272a
It has a board 280 carrying ~ 272c. The relays 272a to 272c are provided for transmitting information via a means called a relay, because the game board 13 and the hall-side management device have different power supplies. Board 28
As 0, for example, a printed board is used, and the connectors 271a to 271h, the game board external information terminal 163 and the relays 272a to 272c are directly mounted on the printed board.

The external information output terminal board 162 is the mounting member 2
It is adapted to be attached to the back surface side of the game board 13 (specifically, the back surface side of the ball gathering member 161) via 91, and the attachment member 291 is surrounded by four enclosures (four with a constant height).
It has a recessed chamber-like structure with two walls, and the board 280 can be housed therein. The board 280 is fixed to the inside of the recessed chamber of the attachment member 291 through fixing means such as screws through holes formed at the four corners. On the other hand, the mounting member 291 has two fixing parts 2 at the edges of the two enclosures.
91a (the other one is not shown) are formed, and these fixing portions 291a are similarly screwed into the screw holes formed on the back surface side of the ball gathering member 161 through fixing means such as screws, so that FIG. As shown, the attachment member 291 is detachably fixed to the ball gathering member 161.

As for the mounting position of the external information output terminal board 162, when the game board 13 is mounted on the frame body 16, the accessory control circuit board 107 on the frame body 16 side and the game board 13 are arranged.
The external information output terminal board 162 on the side is located as close as possible. As described above, by locating the two in the vicinity, it is possible to connect the wirings in the shortest distance, and there is an advantage that workability is improved.

A plurality of electric parts (lamps, solenoids, LEDs, motors, sensors, etc.) arranged on the game board 13 are connected to the accessory control circuit board 107 for controlling the operation of the electric parts. Wirings 221 to 224, 2
The external information output terminal board 162 is once in the middle of 52 and 263.
The external information output terminal board 162 is arranged on the back surface side of the game board 13 (that is, on the back surface of the ball shifting member 161) while being relayed by. Therefore, game board 1
The relay of the wiring of all the various electric components arranged in 3 can be collectively performed by the external information output terminal board 162, and the workability of the wiring connection processing at the time of replacement, repair and inspection of the game board 13 is remarkably high. And there is an advantage of improving.

Next, FIG. 9 is a block diagram of a control system in the pachinko machine 1. In FIG. 9, this control system is roughly divided into a CPU for a character product (hereinafter, simply referred to as a CPU) 301 for performing a control necessary for a pachinko game and the like, a ROM 302 storing a control program and the like, and setting of a work area. RAM for temporary storage of data required for control and control
303, a non-volatile EEPROM 304 that stores necessary data and the like and continues the storage even when the power is turned off, a frequency dividing circuit 305 that divides the oscillation frequency of the crystal to obtain the basic clock of the CPU 301, the CPU 301, etc. Power supply circuit 306 for supplying necessary power to the device, a low-pass filter 307 for receiving various information signals, and a low-pass filter 307.
A buffer gate 309 that outputs a signal from the CPU 301 to the CPU 301 via the bus 308, an output port 310 that receives the signal from the CPU 301 via the bus 308, and a control signal input via the output port 310 to drive various types. A driver 311 that generates a driving signal and outputs the driving signal to each display and the like, and a sound generator 312 that generates a sound effect necessary for a game (or may perform voice synthesis).
And an amplifier 313 that amplifies the audio signal from the sound generator 312.

Each circuit including the CPU 301 is realized by a board unit called an accessory control circuit board 107 including a microcomputer arranged at a predetermined position on the back side of the pachinko machine 1. The board unit of the microcomputer exchanges control signals and data with the ball lending machine, the island equipment, the management device of the game shop, and the like. The sound generator 312 generates a sound effect necessary for the game, and the generated sound effect is amplified by the amplifier 313 and emitted from the speaker 314. In addition to the sound generator 312, for example, a voice synthesis IC
May be provided to perform a voice synthesis necessary for a game (for example, a voice that enhances a player's expectation at the time of reach or a big hit, “yattat”, “reach”).

Signals from the start switch 321, the count switch 322, the continuation switch (V winning detection switch) 323, the probability setting device 324, and the lucky number setting device 112 are input to the low-pass filter 307. The low-pass filter 307 to the CPU 301
With respect to the signal taken in, the CPU 301 reads the software twice to prevent chattering in consideration of the time constant of noise and the like.

The start switch 321 detects that a ball has won in the normal electric start opening (start winning opening) 64. The count switch 322 detects the balls that have won in the variable winning device 65 when the variable winning device 65 is opened.
Continuation switch 323 is the variable winning device 6 as a big winning opening.
It is arranged in No. 5 and detects that a ball has won a so-called V winning opening. Each of the above detection switches is composed of a proximity switch and detects a ball based on a change in magnetic force caused by the passage of the ball.

Starting switch (specific game state detecting means) 3
21 is for detecting the start winning, but this starting winning state is equivalent to detecting the specific game state, which means that the special game state in which the variable display on the special symbol display device 63 can be started has been reached. . The specific game state is not limited to the example of detection by the start switch 321, and for example, the special symbol display device 6 when the ball passes through the universal pattern gates 67 and 68.
It may be in a specific game state in which the variable display in 3 can be started, and in that case, the universal figure gates 67 and 68 correspond to the specific game state detecting means.

From the driver 311, the special winning opening solenoid of the variable winning device 65, the special symbol display device 63, the game board 1
Various lamps / LEDs 331, game condition determination display device 332, lucky / unlucky number indicator 333
A control signal is output to. The special winning opening solenoid of the variable winning device 65 is for opening the variable winning device (attacker) 65, and when the special symbol display device 63 is in the big hit state, after the first siruku, it is a constant time or in each cycle under the condition of V winning. The special winning opening solenoid is excited by a certain number of balls, and the attacker 65 opens. Also, the driver 3
The control signal from 11 is output to the solenoid or the like of the special symbol display device 63, so that necessary driving of the accessory device is performed.

As various lamps / LEDs 331 for informing, the universal figure probability up display 81 on the game board 13,
Special figure probability up display 82, lucky NO. Big hit indicator 83, unlucky No. Big hit indicator 84, big hit indicator 85, reach indicator 86, side lamp 88a,
88b, decoration lamps 89a, 89b, etc., which are turned on or blinked appropriately according to the content of the game.

The game condition determination display device 332 determines lucky / unlucky as a game condition. For example, in the above-mentioned example, when the lucky / unlucky is determined by a special figure, the special symbol display device 63 is displayed. It corresponds to the game condition determination display device 322. Also, the special symbol display device 6
The special symbol display device 63 corresponds to the game condition determination display device 322 even when the lucky symbol / unlucky symbol is determined from the stop symbol by another variable game different from the variable game that generates the big hit state using 3. Furthermore, when the lucky / unlucky is determined using the probability variation determination indicator 91 and the probability variation number determination indicator 92, the probability variation determination indicator 91 and the probability variation number determination indicator 9 are used.
2 corresponds to the game condition determination display device 322.

On the other hand, it is also possible to determine the lucky / unlucky by using the game condition determination display device 332 as a completely different means different from the above three, and in that case, the game condition determination display device 332. Lucky / unlucky is decided by itself.

Lucky / unlucky number indicator 3
Reference numeral 33 indicates the lucky number and the unlucky number determined as described above. For example, the lucky number and the unlucky number are provided on the game board 13 and have a display means such as an LED to display the lucky / unlucky decision. For example, when lucky / unlucky is determined, lucky (for example, “3” and “7”) and unlucky (for example, “4” and “9”) are displayed as the determination result. In the case of determining lucky / unlucky in the special figure, the special symbol display device 63 itself during normal operation is used as the lucky / unlucky number indicator 333, but the lucky / unlucky number indicator is used. 333 may be provided separately.

The output of the power supply circuit 306 which supplies the necessary power to the CPU 301 and the like is the power failure detection circuit 341.
Is input to the power supply circuit 30.
It detects that the voltage supplied by 6 has dropped below a specified value, and outputs the detection result to the CPU 301. The specified value is set to a value that does not hinder the writing of data by the nonvolatile EEPROM 304, for example. When the power failure detection circuit 341 detects that the supply voltage of the power supply circuit 306 has dropped below a specified value, the CPU 301
Can quickly transfer data from RAM303 to EEPROM304
The data is saved in preparation for a voltage drop (extremely power failure or power off when the store is closed).

As a result, when the power is restored next time (or when the store is opened), necessary data is read from the EEPROM 304 and stored in the RAM 303 or the like, and the reliability against voltage drop is secured. This makes it possible to protect the lucky number, the unlucky number, and the set value of the occurrence rate of each number. In addition, even if the power of the pachinko machine 1 is turned off when the store is closed normally,
Since the lucky number and the unlucky number are determined and the set value of the occurrence rate thereof is written in the EEPROM 304, it is not necessary for an attendant to set the set value every day, and the workability is improved.

Further, the CPU 301 can exchange data with the hall management device 350 through the game board external information terminal 163 of the external information output terminal board 162. The management device 350 collects necessary data from a large number of pachinko machines and island facilities installed in the hall and manages the data. Further, the management device 350 is provided with a lucky number setting device 351. The lucky number setting device 351 has the same function as the above-mentioned lucky number setting device 112, and sets the lucky number and the unlucky number in the special drawing. And the rate of occurrence can be adjusted. In this way, workability can be improved by remotely setting each number from the management room side of the hall. It should be noted that the setting of each number and the like can be performed in detail for each unit, but it is also possible to perform it in units of islands.

The CPU 301, ROM 302, RAM
303 and EEPROM 304 constitute the game control means 400 as a whole, and realize the functions as the display control means and the game condition notification control means. Further, the game control means 400 together with the special symbol display device 63, the game condition determination means 401.
And constitutes a game condition determination means 402 together with the game condition determination display device 332. The special symbol display device 63 has a function as a game condition notification means, the game condition determination display device 332 has a function as a game condition notification means,
Further, the lucky / unlucky number display 333 has a function as a game condition informing means.

Next, FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing a part of the island facility. In FIG. 10, reference numeral 500 denotes an island facility, and two pachinko machines 501 and 502 are arranged in the island facility 500 (many other pachinko machines are not shown). In addition, a counter 503 is provided at the lower front of the pachinko machines 501 and 502.
Are arranged. The pachinko machines 501 and 502 are the same as those shown in FIG. 1, both of which are provided with a lucky number setting device 112, and the various display devices described above are arranged on the game board 13.

The island equipment 500 above the pachinko machine 501 has a lucky N that lights up when the lucky number is a big hit.
O. Big hit indicator (game condition notification means) 511, big hit indicator 512 that lights up during normal big hits, and unlucky No. 1 that lights up during big hits with an unlucky number. Big hit indicator (game condition notifying means) 513, lucky number indicator (game condition notifying means) 514 for displaying lucky number and unlucky number indicator (game condition notifying means) 515 for displaying unlucky number
Are arranged. In addition, each of these indicators is also arranged on the island facility corresponding to other pachinko machines.

The lucky number indicator 514 and the unlucky number indicator 515 are both composed of, for example, 7-segment large-sized LEDs, and display the lucky number and the unlucky number set by the lucky number setting device 112, respectively.

On the other hand, the display devices 530 and 540 are arranged at the upper end of the island equipment 500 so as to extend in two directions (particularly, on the passage side). Big hit indicator (game condition notification means) 53
1, 541, Unlucky No. Big hit indicator (game condition notification means) 532, 542, big hit indicator 533, 5
43 and call lamps 534 and 544.
Lucky no. Big hit indicator 531, 541, unlucky No. The functions of the big hit indicators 532 and 542 and the big hit indicators 533 and 543 are the same as those described above.
Further, the call lamps 534 and 544 are turned on by a player pressing a call button (not shown) provided on each table to notify the clerk. The call button is arranged, for example, near the lower side of the unlucky number display 515.

Lucky NO. Big hit indicator 511, big hit indicator 512, unlucky NO. Jackpot indicator 51
3, the lucky number indicator 514, the unlucky number indicator 515 and the display devices 530 and 540 are supplied with signals from the game board external information terminal 163 of the external information output terminal board 162 described above to control lighting. . As for the lighting control of each display, for example, when the lighting is continued or when the lucky number / unlucky number changes depending on the time zone, the change of the lucky number / unlucky number is automatically displayed. . For example, if the lucky numbers are unrestricted from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm when the store opens and the lucky numbers are "3" and "7" from 0:00 pm to 6:00 pm, the situation is lucky. The number is automatically displayed on the number display 514.

As described above, in this embodiment, the island facility 500 is provided with a lucky number. Big hit indicator 511, Unlucky N
O. Big hit indicator 513, lucky number indicator 51
4. By providing the unlucky number indicator 515, since each indicator is large and easy to see, the player can very easily recognize the lucky number and the unlucky number as the game condition, and the lucky number or You can recognize big hits with unlucky numbers. Therefore, for example, despite the big hit with a lucky number, it is possible to avoid the disadvantage that the balls are exchanged without recognizing the state. Further, it is possible to sufficiently appeal to other players that the lucky number is a big hit.

On the other hand, even a store clerk can fully confirm the game condition, so that an appropriate response can be swiftly made in accordance with the game condition, and troubles between the player and the store clerk can be avoided. Specifically, when a big hit with a lucky number occurs, the trouble of replacing the big hit number plate for counting the number of big hits is saved, and the work is facilitated. In addition, since each indicator of the island facility 500 is large and easy to recognize even from a distance, there is an excellent effect that a clerk can act immediately after seeing each indicator. Also, even when the clerk is in another island facility, each display of the island facility 500 is large and easy to see, so that the island facility 500 can be immediately rushed to and prompt action can be taken.

Not limited to the mode of this embodiment, for example, each display device for displaying the game condition is not arranged in the game board 13, but each display device for the game condition is arranged only on the island facility. It is also possible to do so, or it may be arranged on the front frame 11. Further, each of the display device arranged on the game board 13 and the display device arranged on the island facility 500 may be appropriately combined. The location of the display device arranged in the island facility 500 is not limited to the above-mentioned embodiment, and may be another suitable location.

Next, various control procedures performed by the CPU 301 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 11 and subsequent figures. The control by the CPU 301 starts at the same time when the power of the pachinko machine 1 is turned on, and includes a main routine in which the processing is repeatedly executed as long as the power is turned on, and other sub-routines.

Main Routine First, the main routine (so-called general flow) will be described with reference to FIG. This routine is repeatedly performed after the power supply of the pachinko machine 1 is turned on as described above, and specifically, it is 2 ms in the reset waiting process described later.
Each time it is interrupted by hardware and repeated.

When the main routine is started, it is first determined in step S10 whether or not the power is turned on. Also, in this step, the state of the RAM 303 is checked. And
If the power is turned on for the first time, the process proceeds to step S12 to restore the backup data. Specifically, EEPR
The backup data stored in the OM 304 is read out and restored in the RAM 303 or the like. Next, in step S14, it is determined whether or not there is a change in the data setting, and if there is no change in the data setting, the step S4
Jump to 4.

On the other hand, if there is a change in the data settings, then the jackpot probability value is set in step S16. This is a case in which the probability setting device 324 that changes and sets the probability of a big hit is operated to give a big hit probability value different from the previous time. For example, the previous jackpot probability value is 1/200
At this time, the probability setting device 324 is operated so that the probability value is 1 /
If a change request is made to the 220, this step S
At 16, a new jackpot probability value is set. If the probability setting device 324 is not operated, this step is a pass.

Then, in step S18, the lucky / unlucky NO. To set. This is a lucky / unlucky NO. In this case, the lucky number setting device 112 for changing and setting is changed to a value different from the last time. For example, the last lucky No. Is "5", the lucky number setting device 112 is operated and the lucky number. Is requested to be changed to "3", a new lucky NO. Set to. Unlucky No. Is also the same.
If the lucky number setting device 112 is not operated, this step is passed.

Next, in step S20, each set value is backed up. This is because each setting value is stored in the EEPROM 304.
It is stored in and saved as backup data. As a result, backup is performed at the time of power failure and at the time of power off at the time of closing the store. After step S20, the process jumps to step S44.

On the other hand, if it is not the first time the power is turned on in step S10, that is, since the power has already been turned on in the second and subsequent routines, the process branches to NO this time, and it is determined in step S22 whether there is an interrupt signal. Determine whether. The interrupt signal is supplied to the power supply circuit 30 by the power failure detection circuit 341.
When it is detected that the supply voltage of 6 drops below a specified value, the power failure detection circuit 341 outputs it to the CPU 301. If there is an interrupt signal, it is determined that the power supply voltage has dropped, and backup processing is performed in step S24. As a result, the set values and various data stored in the RAM 303 are written in the EEPROM 304, and the data is saved.

Therefore, when the power is restored next time (or when the store is opened), necessary data is read from the EEPROM 304 and stored in the RAM 303 or the like, so that the reliability against the voltage drop is secured. In particular, the lucky number, the unlucky number can be determined, and the set value of the occurrence rate of each number can be effectively saved. Further, even if the power of the pachinko machine 1 is turned off at the time of normal store closing, the lucky number, the unlucky number are determined and the set value of the occurrence rate is written in the EEPROM 304, and the clerk does not need to set the set value every day. Workability is improved.
After step S24, the process proceeds to step S26. If there is no interrupt signal in step S22, the process jumps to step S24 and proceeds to step S26.

At step S26, the lucky NO. It is determined whether or not the game is being played. This is a lucky number.
After a big hit occurs, the judgment is made based on, for example, a predetermined time or the number of balls to be launched, and during that period, the lucky NO. Suppose you are playing a game. Lucky no. When the game is being played in step S28, the lucky NO. Notify that the game is in progress. For example, the lucky No. Big hit indicator 83, unlucky No. Big hit indicator 84 and island equipment 500
Lucky NO. Big hit indicator 511, lucky no. The big hit indicators 531 and 541 are turned on and the lucky number. Display the game in progress. Then, step S30
Proceed to.

In addition, the lucky number. If the game is not in, the process jumps to step S28 and proceeds to step S30. In step S30, the lucky NO. And Unlucky NO. Informs the value of. This notification is performed using, for example, a lucky / unlucky number display 333.
Specifically, when lucky / unlucky is determined, the lucky NO. (For example,
"3", "7") and unlucky No. (For example,
"4", "9") is displayed. In addition, lucky /
When the unlucky is decided, the special symbol display device 63 itself during the normal operation is used as the lucky unlucky number indicator 333 to display each value.

The lucky number indicator 514 and the unlucky number indicator 5 in the island facility 500 are also included.
Lucky NO. And Unlucky NO.
Informs the value of. In this case, since each display is large and easy to see, the player can very easily recognize the lucky number and the unlucky number as the game condition, and also recognize the lucky number or the big hit with the unlucky number. be able to. On the other hand, even the store clerk can sufficiently confirm the game condition, so that an appropriate response can be swiftly performed according to the game condition, and troubles between the player and the store clerk can be avoided.

Next, in step S32, switch input processing (for details, refer to a subroutine described later) is performed. this is,
The necessary processing is carried out in accordance with the start winning. Then, the process NO. Branch decision is made by.
The branch destinations include the normal processing in step S36, the variation processing in step S38, the big hit processing in step S40, and the deviation processing in step S42. The normal process is to select the stop symbol at random by changing the random number of the stop symbol in the game state before the symbol of the special symbol display device 63 starts to change. The variation process is to vary the symbol of the special symbol display device 63. The big hit process is a process that is necessary when the big hit occurs. The disengagement process is a process in the case of disengagement as a result of the symbol variation of the special symbol display device 63.

After the branch processing, the following step S4
In step 4, external information processing (for details, refer to a subroutine described later) is performed. This is to output necessary information to the hall management device 350. Next, in step S46, a random number updating process (for details, refer to a subroutine described later) is performed. This is to update the random number of the special symbol that determines the big hit and the random number for the stop symbol that determines the lucky number (lucky symbol). Next, in step S48, a display symbol creating process (for details, refer to a subroutine described later) is performed. This is to create a symbol of the special symbol display device 63. After that, the system waits for a reset, and the main routine is repeated by a hard interrupt every 2 ms, for example.

Switch Input Processing FIG. 12 shows step S32 in the main routine described above.
5 is a flowchart showing a switch input processing subroutine. When this subroutine is started, it is first determined in step S60 whether or not there is a start winning. The starting prize is a prize for the ordinary electric starting opening 64. However,
Not all starting prizes will be in an effective state where fluctuations of special maps can start. If there is no start winning, the routine of this time is ended and the process returns to the main routine. If there is a start winning, the process proceeds to step S62, and it is determined whether or not the start memory is full. Since the starting memory is performed within the range with the maximum limit of four, the starting memory is full when the starting memory is full.

When the starting memory is full, the effective state in which the fluctuation of the special figure can be started even if there is a new starting winning is not established, and the process returns to the main routine.
On the other hand, if the starting memory is not full, the process proceeds to step S64 and the starting memory is incremented by [+1]. As a result, the number of lights on the special figure switch storage indicator 66 is increased by one, and the player is informed that a new start winning has been made and is stored. Next, in step S66, a big hit random number is extracted, the routine of this time is ended, and the process returns to the main routine. In this way, the jackpot random number is extracted by so-called winning prize.

Normal Processing FIG. 13 is a flow chart showing a subroutine of the normal processing of step S36 in the main routine. When this subroutine is started, it is first determined in step S100 whether there is a start memory. The start-up memory means that there is a winning in the normal electric starting port 64, the winning state is stored, and a valid state where the fluctuation of the special map can be started is started. If there is no start memory, the routine of this time is ended and the process returns to the main routine. On the other hand, if there is a start memory, the process proceeds to step S102 and the start memory is decremented by [1]. As a result, the number of lights of the special figure switch storage indicator 66 is decreased by one, and the player is informed that the number of stored figures has decreased due to the start of fluctuation of the special figure associated with the starting memory. Then, step S10
At 4, it is determined whether or not the jackpot probability is changing.

If the jackpot probability fluctuates and is up, a random number judgment value whose probability is up is selected in step S106. The variation of the jackpot probability is performed using the probability variation determination indicator 91. For example, when the special symbol display device 63 becomes a big hit symbol, at the same time the probability variation determination display 91 starts the symbol rotation and stops at a specific number (eg, "7", "3"), the variation of the big hit probability (here Then up) is decided. Further, if the player stops at a value other than a specific number (for example, "0"), the jackpot probability does not change. Step S106
By selecting a random number judgment value whose probability is increasing in step 1, the probability of a big hit next time increases. On the other hand, when the jackpot probability is not changing, a normal random number judgment value is selected in step S108. As a result, the probability of a big hit next time is the same as before.

Step S106 or step S10
After 8 passes, it is determined whether or not the random number value extracted in the subsequent step S110 is a winning value. If it is a winning value (big hit), the process proceeds to step S112 to extract a random number for stop symbol. This is to determine a big hit symbol, and this symbol determines whether it is a big hit by a lucky number, an unlucky number, or a normal big hit. There are 20 types of random numbers for stop symbols from 0 to 19, and the appearance rate is classified as follows according to the set values of the lucky number and the unlucky number. [Setting 1] …… Lucky number value = 0 to 4 Unlucky number value = 5 [Setting 2] …… Lucky number value = 0 to 2 Unlucky number value = 5 to 7 [Setting 3] …… Lucky number value = 0 unlucky number value = 5 to 9 Note that each set value is not limited to the above example, and may have other contents. Also, the combination of the lucky number value and the lucky number value is not limited to the above example, and other combination contents may be used. For example, the lucky number value and the lucky number value may be freely combined so that the appearance rate of the lucky number is high and the appearance rate of the unlucky number is high.

For example, in the case of [Setting 1], when the random numbers 0 to 19 for the stop symbols are extracted, 0 to 4 are extracted, and the lucky number is a big hit symbol. When 5 is extracted, the unlucky number is a big hit symbol. Therefore, [Setting 1] has the highest probability of becoming a lucky number.
It becomes 0. Next, in step S114, the judgment value for the appearance rate setting value of the lucky number is selected. For example,
When the appearance rate setting value of the lucky number is [Setting 1], 0 to 4 are selected as the lucky number values. Next, in step S116, similarly, a judgment value for the appearance rate setting value of the unlucky number is selected. For example, the unlucky number appearance rate setting value is [Setting 1]
In the case of, only 5 is selected as the unlucky number value.

Next, in step S118, it is determined whether or not the random number value for stop symbol is a lucky number value, and if it is a lucky number value, the process proceeds to step S120 to select a lucky jackpot symbol. Then, step S130
Then, the process is changed to the variable process routine, and the process returns to the main routine. Thereby, the symbol variation is started so as to stop at the lucky big hit symbol. On the other hand, when the random number value for stop symbol is not the lucky number value in step S118, the process branches to step S122 to determine whether or not the random number value for stop symbol is the unlucky number value. When the value is the unlucky number, step S124
Go to and select an unlucky jackpot design. afterwards,
In step S130, the process is changed to the variation process routine. Thereby, the symbol fluctuation is started so as to stop at the unlucky big hit symbol.

When the random number value for stop symbol is not the unlucky number value in step S122, step S1
26, the normal big hit symbol is selected, and then the process proceeds to step S130 to change the process to the variation process routine. Thereby, the symbol variation is started so as to stop at the normal big hit symbol. If the random number value extracted in step S110 is not a hit value, the process branches to step S128 to select a deviating symbol, and then the process proceeds to step S130 to change the process to the variation process routine. As a result, the symbol variation is started so as to stop at the deviating symbol.
In this way, the random number judgment value of the big hit is selected corresponding to the starting memory, and thereafter, the process of selecting either the lucky number / unlucky number / or the normal big hit pattern is performed, and depending on the selection result. The pattern change is started.

Varying Process FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of the varying process of step S38 in the main routine. When this subroutine is started, first in step S150, it is determined whether or not it is a fluctuation stop timing. The fluctuation stop timing is the time when the symbol of the special symbol display device 63 fluctuates and stops. If it is not the fluctuation stop timing, it is determined in step S152 whether it is the symbol fluctuation timing. The changing timing means that the symbol of the special symbol display device 63 is changing and is in the middle. At the timing of fluctuation, the special symbol display device 6 in step S154
The symbol 3 is changed, and then the process returns to the main routine. As a result, the symbols are scrolled. If it is not the change timing, the symbol is not changed and the process directly returns to the main routine.

On the other hand, at the fluctuation stop timing in step S150, the process proceeds to step S156 to stop the symbol fluctuation of the special symbol display device 63. As a result, the symbol of the special symbol display device 63 is stopped at the symbol selected in the above-mentioned subroutine of the usual process. Then, step S15
In 8 it is determined whether or not the stop symbol of the special symbol display device 63 is a big hit, and if it is a big hit symbol, the process is changed to a big hit process in step S160 (see the subroutine of FIG. 15).
To do. As a result, a big hit game is played. On the other hand, if the stop symbol of the special symbol display device 63 is not a big hit, the process proceeds to step S162 to execute the disengagement process. In the detachment processing, processing such as producing a sound effect suitable for the detachment is performed. Next, in step S164, the process is changed to the normal process, and the normal process is started again.

Big Hit Processing FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing a big hit processing subroutine of step S40 in the main routine. When this subroutine is started, first, step S200
It is determined whether or not there is a V prize. The V winning means that a ball wins a so-called V winning opening arranged in the variable winning device 65 as a big winning opening. This is a condition for continuing the big hit cycle. If there is a V prize, step S2
In 02, it is determined whether or not it is the final time (final cycle: for example, the 16th cycle). If it is not the final time, the V winning flag is set in step S204 and step S206.
Proceed to. It is to be noted that whether or not the shift to the next cycle is satisfied is determined in step S222, which will be described later, by setting the V winning flag.

On the other hand, if there is no V winning in step S200, steps S202 and S204 are skipped and the process proceeds to step S206. In addition, when it is the last time in step S202, the process proceeds to step S206. Therefore, in these cases, the V winning flag is not set. Next, in step S206, it is determined whether or not there is a winning count. The count winning means that when the variable winning device 65 is opened, a ball is won in the variable winning device 65 and is counted by the count switch 322. If there is a count prize, step S
In 208, the count number is incremented by [1], and the process proceeds to step S210. If there is no winning count, step S208 is jumped to step S210.

In step S210, it is determined whether or not the big hit symbol is a lucky number. If the jackpot pattern is a lucky number, the lucky number jackpot is notified in step S212. As a result, the lucky NO. Lucky No. provided on the jackpot indicator 83 and the island facility 500. Big hit indicator 511, lucky N
O. The jackpot indicator 531 lights up and the lucky number. The fact that a big hit has occurred is externally displayed and notified.
Therefore, the player is surely lucky. You can recognize the jackpot occurrence in. Then, step S21
Go to 4.

On the other hand, if the big hit symbol is not a lucky number in step S210, it is determined in step S216 whether or not the big hit symbol is an unlucky number.
When the jackpot pattern is an unlucky number, step S
At 218, the unlucky number big hit is notified. As a result, the unlucky NO. Unlucky N provided on the jackpot indicator 84 and the island facility 500
O. Big hit indicator 512, unlucky NO. The jackpot indicator 532 lights up and the unlucky No. The fact that a big hit has occurred is externally displayed and notified. Therefore, the player is unlucky NO. It is possible to reliably recognize the occurrence of a big hit in. If the big hit symbol is not an unlucky number, step S218 is jumped to step S214.

In step S214, it is determined whether or not the one-cycle end condition is satisfied. One cycle end condition is, for example, 29.5 seconds or a fixed number of balls (10
Only the big winning hole solenoid is excited and attacker 6
The state that 5 is open. If the condition for ending one cycle is not satisfied, that is, if 29.5 seconds have not elapsed since the attacker 65 opened, or if a certain number of balls (10) have not been won in the attacker 65, this time The routine of (1) is ended and the same loop is repeated, and when the end condition of one cycle is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S220 and the count number is cleared.

Next, in step S222, it is determined whether or not there is a V winning flag. If there is a V winning flag, the V winning flag is once cleared in step S224, and then the number of continuations is incremented by [1] in step S226. Further, in step S228, the big hit process of the next cycle is performed. Then, the process returns to the main routine. Therefore, if the player wins the V prize, the next big hit cycle is executed.

On the other hand, if there is no V winning flag in step S222, the process branches to step S230, and it is determined whether or not the big hit symbol is a probability variation symbol. The state where there is no V winning flag is either a so-called puncture or the final round (for example, 16 cycles). The probability variation symbol refers to a symbol that causes the jackpot occurrence probability to fluctuate (for example, up) next time, and corresponds to, for example, the symbol “7”. When the big hit design is the probability fluctuation design, step S
232 to increase the jackpot probability. Next, in step S234, the process shifts to the normal process and returns to the main routine.

Therefore, if the big hit symbol is a probability variation pattern, the possibility of a big hit next time increases, and the player is excited. On the other hand, step S230
If the jackpot design is not a probability fluctuation design, step S23
Jump 2 and proceed to step S234. Therefore, at this time, the next big hit occurrence probability is returned to the normal value. In this way, when the special symbol display device 63 is in the big hit state, the big winning opening solenoid is excited and the attacker 65 is opened for a fixed time or a fixed number of balls in each cycle on the condition that the V winning is won after the first siruku. Continue up to 16 cycles.

External Information Processing FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the external information processing subroutine of step S44 in the main routine.
When this subroutine is started, first, step S30
It is determined whether or not it is a big hit with 0. If it is not a big hit, each game state information is output to the hall management device 350 in step S302. Then, the process returns to the main routine. Each game state information is information other than the one related to the big hit, for example, big hit probability set value, lucky NO. And Unlucky NO. Value, lucky NO. And Unlucky NO. Occurrence rate, number of winnings at starting mouth, number of rotations of character, unauthorized information.

On the other hand, when the big hit is in step S300, the process goes to step S304 to output the big hit information to the hall management device 350. The big hit information includes the occurrence of a big hit, the number of times the cycle is continued during the big hit, and the like. Then, in step S306, the lucky NO. The information is output to the management device 350, and at the same time, step S308
Unlucky NO. The information is output to the management device 350. As a result, the management device 350 side is lucky N
O. Or unlucky NO. You can grasp the big hit occurrence in. This is a lucky No. 1 on the pachinko machine 1 side. Or unlucky NO. When the symbol is set, the information is valid.

Next, in step S310, the big hit symbol data is output to the management device 350. As a result, the management device 350 can grasp which symbol has occurred when a big hit occurs, and can utilize it for business management. After step S310, the process returns to the main routine.

Random Number Update Process FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of the random number update process of step S46 in the main routine.
When this subroutine is started, first, step S35.
The special map random number is updated with 0. As the special figure random number, for example, 0
There are 220 types from 219 to 219 for determining a big hit. For example, by extracting one random number from 220 types, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit. In the special figure random number updating process, for example, the value of the random number is incremented every [1].

Next, in step S352, the random number update upper limit value for the probability setting value is selected (taken out). For example, when the jackpot probability is 1/200, the random number update upper limit value is [200], and [200] is extracted.
Similarly, when the jackpot probability is 1/210, the random number update upper limit value is [210], and when the jackpot probability is 1/220, the random number update upper limit value is [220].

Also, when the jackpot probability is increased to about 10 times and becomes 1/20, the random number update upper limit value becomes [20]. Similarly, the jackpot probability is almost 10 times higher and 1
When it becomes / 21, the random number update upper limit value becomes [21], and when the jackpot probability increases by almost 10 times and becomes 1/22, the random number update upper limit value becomes [22]. That is, the random number update upper limit value is changed and extracted so that the jackpot probability is increased 10 times with respect to the set probability.

Next, in step S354, it is determined whether or not the update result of the special figure random number is the upper limit value. This is to determine whether or not the special figure random number is updated every time this routine is repeated, and whether or not the upper limit value has been reached in this routine. When the special figure random number update result is the upper limit value, step S35.
At 6, the special figure random number is returned to [0] again. After that, step S
Proceed to 358. On the other hand, if the special figure random number update result is not the upper limit value, step S356 is skipped and step S358
Proceed to.

In this way, the special figure random number for determining the big hit is incremented by [1], and returns to [0] again at the upper limit value corresponding to the big hit probability, and the increment is repeated. Therefore, for example, the probability of a big hit is 1
When / 200 is set, the random number update upper limit value is [200]. Therefore, one big number within the range of [0] to [199] is extracted and the big hit is determined. That is, random numbers are extracted with the probability of a big hit being 1/200. Also, when the probability of jackpot is increased to 1/20, the random number update upper limit value is [20], and therefore one random number in the range of [0] to [19] is extracted to determine the jackpot. When the probability of jackpot is increased to 1/50, the random number update upper limit value is [50], so one random number within the range of [0] to [49] is extracted and jackpot Is determined. Therefore, as the probability of a big hit increases, the possibility of catching a big hit increases dramatically.

At step S358, the stop symbol random number is updated (for example, incremented by [1]). The random number for the stop symbol determines the stop symbol of the special figure.
There are 20 types. And in this lucky number. Or unlucky NO. There is a pattern corresponding to. Next, in step S360, it is determined whether or not the update result of the random number for stop symbol is the upper limit value. This is, every time this routine is repeated, the stop symbol random number is updated, but in this routine, it is determined whether or not the upper limit value is reached.
When the random number update result for the stop symbol is the upper limit value, step S3
At 62, the stop symbol random number is returned to [0] again. Then, the process returns to the main routine. On the other hand, if the stop symbol random number update result is not the upper limit value, the process jumps to step S362 and returns to the main routine. In this way, the process of updating the random number for stop symbol is performed.

Display Symbol Creation Process FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of the display symbol creation process of step S48 in the main routine. When this subroutine is started, first step S
At 400, each stop symbol is updated. Each stop symbol here means the first stop symbol (variable display (left) 62L symbol), the second stop symbol (variable display (right) 62R symbol), the third stop in the special symbol display device 63. It is a design (a design of the variable display (middle) 62M). These three symbols will be updated sequentially. Next, in step S402, it is determined whether or not the update result is a big hit symbol. If it is not a big hit symbol, the symbol updated this time is stored in the off symbol storage area in step S404, and then the process returns to the main routine.

On the other hand, when the update result is the big hit symbol in step S402, the process proceeds to step S406, and the big hit symbol is lucky NO. Or not. Lucky NO. If it is, the lucky NO. The symbol updated this time is stored in the storage area of, and then the process returns to the main routine. Also, from the determination result of step S406, the jackpot pattern of this time is lucky NO. If not, the process proceeds to step S410 and the jackpot pattern is unlucky NO. Or not.
The jackpot pattern is unlucky NO. If it is, the unlucky NO. The symbol updated this time is stored in the storage area of, and then the process returns to the main routine.

Further, from the determination result of step S410, the jackpot pattern of this time is unlucky NO. If not, the updated symbol is stored in the normal big hit symbol storage area in step S414, and then the process returns to the main routine. The RAM 30 is used as a storage area for the created symbols.
It becomes 3. In this way, the process of sequentially updating and creating the first to third stop symbols in the special symbol display device 63 is performed, and the created display symbol is stored in the corresponding storage area.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the game conditions such as the lucky number and the unlucky number are determined and displayed, and at the same time, the lucky NO. Or unlucky NO. By notifying when a big hit occurs, the game ball acquired after the big hit ends,
The player and the clerk can clearly recognize whether or not the game can be continued once it is exchanged for a prize or the like. Therefore, it is possible to prevent troubles between the player and the clerk regarding the lucky number or the unlucky number, and neither of them is disadvantageous.

Also, by using the lucky number setting device, the lucky number or the unlucky number can be easily changed and set, and the workability of the staff can be improved. Another game different from the big hit game, for example, when using the symbol of the special symbol display device 63, the stop symbol by a different variable game different from the variable game for generating the big hit state using the special symbol display device 63. In the case of using the probability variation determination display 91 and the probability variation number determination display 92 as the game condition determination display device, or in the case of determining the game condition by a completely different device, it is more clear. The lucky number or the unlucky number can be determined, and the interest in the game can be enhanced. In addition, the lucky number and unlucky number are determined by a display other than the special drawing,
By displaying the determined lucky number and unlucky number, more clear notification can be given.

Of course, the present invention can also be applied to a pachinko machine which is not equipped with a card reader. Further, the gaming machine according to the present invention is not limited to the example applied to the prepaid card type pachinko machine as in the above embodiment. For example, it can be applied to a credit-type pachinko machine. It can be widely applied to pachinko machines that do not use cards at all, instead of the prepaid card system.

[0161]

According to the present invention, it is determined as a game condition whether the game medium acquired after the jackpot is finished by the game condition determining means is once exchanged for a prize or the game can be continued without being exchanged. , This determination is made using, for example, a symbol display device, another variable game means or a game condition determination display device, and the game condition is notified by the game condition notification means, so that the player can easily confirm the game condition. can do. Therefore, it is possible to easily change the game condition (for example, a lucky number) and notify the change, and the player can clearly recognize the game condition. As a result, troubles between the game store and the player can be prevented, and neither of them will be disadvantageous.

Further, when the game condition is decided, for example, by using a lucky number setting device, the lucky number or the unlucky number can be easily changed and set, and the workability of the staff can be improved. . By determining the game condition by another game other than the jackpot game, it is possible to more clearly determine the game condition (for example, a lucky number or an unlucky number), and enhance the enjoyment of the game. . Furthermore, a game condition (for example, a lucky number or an unlucky number) is determined by a display device different from the special figure, and the determined game condition is displayed, so that a clearer notification can be given.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view showing the configuration of an embodiment of a gaming machine according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a view showing a game board of the embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a view for explaining the operation of the variable display device of the same embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a view for explaining the operation of the variable display device of the same embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a view showing a configuration of a back mechanism of the gaming machine of the embodiment.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a configuration of a lucky number setting device of the same embodiment.

FIG. 7 is a view showing a structure of a ball gathering member of the embodiment.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an external information output terminal board of the embodiment.

FIG. 9 is a block diagram of a control system of the gaming machine of the embodiment.

FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing a part of the island facility of the embodiment.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a control main routine of the embodiment.

FIG. 12 is a flow chart showing a subroutine of switch input processing of the embodiment.

FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of normal processing of the same embodiment.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a variation processing subroutine of the embodiment.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing a big hit processing subroutine of the embodiment.

FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of external information processing of the same embodiment.

FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of random number updating processing of the same embodiment.

FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of a display symbol creating process of the embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

1, 501, 502 Pachinko machine 11 Frame-shaped front frame 13 Game board 62 Variable display 63 Special symbol display device (symbol display device, game condition notification means) 64 Ordinary electric starting port 65 Variable winning device 83 Lucky NO. Big hit indicator (game condition notification means) 84 Unlucky No. Big hit indicator (gaming condition notification means) 91 Probability fluctuation determination indicator (gaming condition determination display device) 92 Probability fluctuation number determination indicator (gaming condition determination display device) 107 Accessory control circuit board 112 Lucky number setting device 162 External information Output terminal board 163 Game board external information terminal 171 Role relay board 301 Role CPU CPU 304 EEPROM 332 Game condition determination display device (game condition notification means) 333 Lucky / unlucky number display (game condition notification means) 400 Game Control means (display control means, game condition notification control means) 401, 402 Game condition determination means 511 Lucky NO. Big hit indicator (game condition notification means) 513 Unlucky No. Big hit indicator (game condition notifying means) 514 Lucky number indicator (game condition notifying means) 515 Unlucky number indicator (game condition notifying means) 531, 541 Lucky NO. Big hit indicator (game condition notification means) 532, 542 Unlucky No. Big hit indicator (game condition notification means)

Claims (7)

[Claims] 1. A jackpot symbol in which a symbol display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of symbols and display control means for controlling the operation of the symbol display device are provided, and a stop display mode of the symbol display device is predetermined. In a gaming machine capable of generating a jackpot state that is advantageous to the player on condition that it has become, a gaming condition determining means for determining the gaming condition of the gaming machine corresponding to the gaming condition predetermined by the gaming shop side, The game condition notification control means for controlling to notify the game condition determined by the game condition determination means, and the game condition notification means for notifying the game condition based on the output of the game condition notification control means are provided. A gaming machine characterized by. 2. The game condition determining means allows the game medium obtained after the jackpot to be continued to be played on the game machine using the game medium as it is without exchanging it for a prize or the like, 2. The game machine according to claim 1, wherein it is determined as a game condition whether or not to continue to play a game with the game machine after borrowing a new game medium after once exchanging the prize or the like. 3. The game machine according to claim 2, wherein the game condition determining means uses the symbol display device and makes the determination based on a big hit symbol on the symbol display device. 4. The game condition determining means uses another variable game means different from the variable game for generating a big hit state using the symbol display device, and makes the determination by a stop symbol by the another variable game means. 2. The method according to claim 2, wherein
The game machine described. 5. The game condition determination means uses a game condition determination display device provided on a game board separately from the symbol display device, and makes the determination by the game condition determination display device. The gaming machine according to claim 2. 6. The game machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the game condition notification means displays the game condition by the symbol display device. 7. The game machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the game condition notification means displays the game condition by a game condition display device provided on the game board separately from the symbol display device. .