JP6879327B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

A pachinko gaming machine, which is a type of gaming machine, includes, for example, a tank for storing a gaming ball as a gaming medium inside the pachinko gaming machine. The gaming balls stored in the tank are guided to the ball tray on the front surface of the gaming machine through the guiding passage portion. Further, a payout device is provided at an intermediate position of the guide passage portion, and the game ball guided by the guide passage portion is temporarily stopped by the payout device.

The payout device is electrically connected to the control device. Then, based on the fact that the game ball has entered the ball entry unit or the like provided in the game area, the control device stores information regarding the number of payouts. Then, the control device controls the payout device so that the payout of the prize balls is executed, so that the game balls that have been temporarily stopped are paid out to the ball tray (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2007-14660

Here, in the gaming machines such as the pachinko gaming machines exemplified above, it is required to preferably give benefits such as a gaming medium.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-exemplified circumstances and the like, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of suitably granting benefits.

The present invention
When a predetermined specific opportunity occurs, the predetermined privilege information is output, and the gaming machine provided with the privilege granting means capable of granting the privilege to the player.
Provided with an output means capable of outputting the privilege information when the specific opportunity occurs.
As a gaming state, a special state that is more advantageous for the player than the normal state is set.
The output means
When a specific number of times that the first specific opportunity occurs in the special state is generated, a means capable of outputting specific privilege information corresponding to the occurrence of the first specific opportunity of the specific number of times and
A means capable of outputting the first privilege information based on the elapse of the specific period when a predetermined specific period elapses even if the number of occurrences of the first specific opportunity is less than the specific number of times in the special state. When,
When a second specific opportunity different from the first specific opportunity occurs in the special state, a means capable of outputting the second privilege information corresponding to the occurrence of the second specific opportunity, and
With
The first specific opportunity is that the game ball passes through the first passing portion.
The second specific opportunity is that the game ball passes through a second passing portion different from the first passing portion.
It is characterized in that the player can identify the special state.

According to the present invention, the privilege can be preferably given.

The front view of the pachinko machine in the first embodiment. A perspective view showing the main configuration of a pachinko machine in an unfolded manner. A perspective view showing the main configuration of a pachinko machine in an unfolded manner. (A) A front view showing the configuration of a game board, (b) an explanatory view for explaining a second operating port and an electric accessory. Rear view of the game board. Front view of the back pack unit. A cross-sectional view for explaining a payout device. A block diagram showing the electrical configuration of a pachinko machine. Explanatory drawing for explaining the contents of various counters. (A) An explanatory diagram for explaining each prize ball counter, and (b) an explanatory diagram for explaining a data structure of each prize ball command. A flowchart showing the main process executed by the main MPU. The flowchart which shows the timer interrupt processing executed in the main MPU. A flowchart showing a winning detection process executed by the main MPU. A flowchart showing the normal power processing executed by the main MPU. The flowchart which shows the special figure special electric processing which is executed in the main MPU. The flowchart which shows the acquisition process of the holding information of the special drawing side executed by the main MPU. The flowchart which shows the special figure fluctuation start processing executed in the main MPU. A flowchart showing a data setting process executed by the main MPU. A flowchart showing a payout output process executed by the main MPU. A flowchart showing a setting process of a prize ball command executed by the main MPU. The flowchart which shows the counter adjustment process for prize balls executed in the main MPU. The flowchart which shows the timer interrupt processing executed in the payout side MPU. A flowchart showing a prize ball setting process executed by the payout side MPU. A flowchart showing a prize ball payout control process executed by the payout side MPU. A time chart for explaining a mode of paying out prize balls. A flowchart showing a power-on setting process executed by the main MPU. The flowchart which shows the winning detection processing by the 2nd operation opening winning detection sensor executed by the main MPU in 2nd Embodiment. A flowchart showing a setting process of a prize ball command executed by the main MPU. A flowchart showing a prize ball setting process executed by the payout side MPU. The flowchart which shows the setting process of the prize ball command executed by the main MPU in the 3rd Embodiment. A flowchart showing a prize ball setting process executed by the main MPU.

<First Embodiment>
Hereinafter, a first embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter, referred to as “pachinko machine”), which is a type of gaming machine, will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko machine 10, and FIGS. 2 and 3 are perspective views showing the main configurations of the pachinko machine 10 in an unfolded manner. In FIG. 2, for convenience, the configuration of the pachinko machine 10 in the game area is omitted.

The pachinko machine 10 has an outer frame 11 that forms the outer shell of the pachinko machine 10, and a game machine main body 12 that is rotatably attached to the outer frame 11 in the forward direction. The outer frame 11 is formed by connecting wooden plates on all four sides and has a rectangular frame shape. The pachinko machine 10 is installed in the game hall by attaching and fixing the outer frame 11 to the island equipment.

As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the gaming machine main body 12 includes an inner frame 13, a front door frame 14 arranged in front of the inner frame 13, and a back pack unit 15 arranged behind the inner frame 13. And have. The inner frame 13 of the gaming machine main body 12 is rotatably supported with respect to the outer frame 11. Specifically, the inner frame 13 can rotate forward with the left side as the rotation base end side and the right side as the rotation tip side in front view.

As shown in FIG. 2, the front door frame 14 is rotatably supported on the inner frame 13, and can be rotated forward with the left side as the rotation base end side and the right side as the rotation tip side in front view. It is said that. Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the back pack unit 15 is rotatably supported on the inner frame 13, and the left side is the rotation base end side and the right side is the rotation tip side when viewed from the front. It is supposed to be movable.

As shown in FIG. 3, the gaming machine main body 12 is provided with a locking device 16 at its rotating tip, and has a function of locking the gaming machine main body 12 so that it cannot be opened with respect to the outer frame 11. And also has a function of locking the front door frame 14 to the inner frame 13 so that it cannot be opened. As shown in FIG. 1, each of these locked states is released by performing an unlocking operation using the unlocking key on the cylinder lock 17 exposed on the front surface of the pachinko machine 10. ..

Next, the configuration of the front side of the gaming machine main body 12 will be described.

As shown in FIG. 2, the inner frame 13 is mainly composed of a resin base 21 having an outer shape substantially the same as that of the outer frame 11. A substantially elliptical window hole 23 is formed in the central portion of the resin base 21. A game board 24 is detachably attached to the resin base 21. The game board 24 is made of plywood, and the game area formed on the front surface of the game board 24 is exposed to the front side of the inner frame 13 through the window hole 23 of the resin base 21.

Here, the configuration of the game board 24 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4A is a front view of the game board 24, and FIG. 4B is an explanatory view for explaining the second operating port 34 and the electric accessory 34a.

As shown in FIG. 4A, the game board 24 is formed with a plurality of large and small openings penetrating in the front-rear direction by being subjected to router processing. Each opening includes a general winning opening 31, a variable winning device 32, a first operating port 33, a second operating port 34, a through gate 35, a variable display unit 36, a main display unit 43, an accessory display unit 44, and the like. It is provided.

The variable display unit 36 is arranged so as to include the central position of the game area, and the variable display unit 36, the first operating port 33, and the variable winning device 32 are downward in this order on the horizontal center line of the game area. They are arranged so that they are lined up toward each other. Further, one through gate 35 is provided on the left side of the variable display unit 36, and one through gate 35 is provided on the right side. The second operating port 34 is provided on the right side of the variable display unit 36, and more specifically, is provided on the downstream side of the through gate 35 on the right side. Therefore, the game ball flowing down the right region of the variable display unit 36 can pass through the through gate 35 and win a prize in the second operating port 34. Two general winning openings 31 are provided on the left side of the first operating opening 33 and two are provided on the right side at the height position of the first operating opening 33.

When a ball enters the general winning opening 31, the variable winning device 32, the first operating port 33, and the second operating port 34, it is detected by a winning detection sensor arranged on the back side of the game board 24, and the ball is detected. A predetermined number of prize balls are paid out based on the detection result. In this case, when a ball enters the first operating port 33, three prize balls are paid out, and when a ball enters the second operating port 34, one prize ball is paid out. When payout is executed and a ball is entered into the general winning opening 31, 10 prize balls are paid out, and when a ball is entered into the variable winning device 32, 15 prize balls are paid out. The payout is executed. The number of prize balls (number of prize balls) related to the variable winning device 32 is not limited to a configuration that is larger than the number of other prize balls, and is, for example, a configuration that is smaller than the number of prize balls related to the general winning opening 31. Also, the configuration may be such that the number of prize balls related to the general winning opening 31 is the largest.

In addition, an out port 37 is provided at the lowermost portion of the game board 24, and game balls that do not enter various winning openings or the like are discharged from the game area through the out port 37. Further, on the game board 24, a large number of nails 38 are planted in order to appropriately disperse and adjust the falling direction of the game ball, and various members (accessories) such as a windmill are arranged.

Here, the entry ball means that the game ball passes through the predetermined opening, and not only the mode in which the game ball is discharged from the game area as it is when passing through the opening, but also the game area after passing through the opening. It also includes a mode in which the water flows down again. However, in the following description, in order to clearly distinguish the ball from entering the game ball into the out port 37, the general winning opening 31, the variable winning device 32, the first operating port 33, the second operating port 34, or the through gate 35 The entry of a game ball into the game is also referred to as a prize.

Both the first operating port 33 and the second operating port 34 are opened upward, and a game ball flowing down from above can win a prize. As described above, the first operating port 33 is arranged below the variable display unit 36. Therefore, the game ball can enter the first operating port 33 regardless of whether the game ball has passed through either the left side region or the right side region of the variable display unit 36.

On the other hand, since the second operating port 34 is arranged in the right side region of the variable display unit 36, only the game ball flowing down the right side region can win a prize. Further, the second operating port 34 is provided with an electric accessory 34a as a guide piece (support piece) composed of a pair of left and right movable pieces.

The electric accessory 34a is connected to an electric accessory drive unit (not shown) mounted on the back side of the game board 24, and is driven by the electric accessory drive unit to be in a closed state (non-supported state or non-guided state) and open. It is configured to be switchable to a state (support state or guide state).

Here, when the electric accessory 34a is closed, the second operating port 34 cannot be won, and when the electric accessory 34a is open, all the game balls flowing down the right region can be awarded. There is. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4B, the game board 24 is provided with a regulation nail 38a that regulates entry into the second operating port 34 when the electric accessory 34a is closed. .. The regulation nail 38a is arranged side by side on the flow path to the second operating port 34 in the situation where the electric accessory 34a is in the closed state. The distance between the regulating nails 38a is set shorter than the diameter of the game ball. The distance between the regulation nail 38a and the tip of the electric accessory 34a in the closed state is set to be smaller than the diameter of the game ball. As a result, when the electric accessory 34a is in the closed state, it is not possible to win a prize in the second operating port 34.

On the other hand, the game board 24 is provided with a guide nail 38b for guiding the game ball to the second operating port 34 in a situation where the electric accessory 34a is in the open state. A plurality of guide nails 38b are provided upward from both tip portions of the electric accessory 34a in the open state. The distance between the adjacent guide nails 38b is set shorter than the diameter of the game ball. The distance between the most downstream of the guide nails 38b and the tip of the electric accessory 34a in the open state is shorter than the diameter of the game ball.

According to this configuration, when the electric accessory 34a is in the open state, the game balls flowing down the right side region are guided by the guide nail 38b and the electric accessory 34a, and all of them win the second operating port 34. ..

The variable winning device 32 is normally in a closed state in which the game ball cannot be won or is difficult to win, and the game ball wins when the transition to the open / close execution mode (special game state) such as a big hit is won. It can be switched to a predetermined open state that is easy to do. Specifically, as an opening mode of the variable winning device 32, a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses or a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winnings is set as one round, and a plurality of rounds (for example, 15 rounds) are set as the upper limit of the variable winning device. 32 is repeatedly opened.

The main display unit 43 performs variable display of the pattern (special drawing 1) triggered by winning a prize in the first operating port 33, and as a result of stopping the variable display, is performed based on the winning of the first operating port 33. The first display unit 43a that clearly shows the result of the internal lottery and the second operating port 34 are triggered to display the variation of the pattern (special figure 2), and as a result of stopping the variation display, the first It is provided with a second display unit 43b that clearly indicates the result of the internal lottery performed based on the winning of the two operating ports 34. That is, in the pachinko machine 10, the winning of the first operating port 33 and the winning of the second operating port 34 are distinguished in the internal lottery, and the inside is performed based on the winning of the first operating port 33. The result of the lottery is clearly shown on the first display unit 43a, and the result of the internal lottery performed based on the winning of the second operating port 34 is clearly shown on the second display unit 43b. Then, when the result of the internal lottery is the winning result corresponding to the transition to the open / close execution mode, the predetermined stop result is displayed on the display unit corresponding to the winning that triggered the internal lottery, and the variable display is displayed. After stopped, the mode shifts to the open / close execution mode.

Each of the display units 43a and 43b is composed of a segment display in which a plurality of segment light emitting units are arranged in a predetermined manner, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a liquid crystal display device and an organic EL display are used. It may be composed of a device, a CRT or another type of display device such as a dot matrix display. Further, as the patterns to be variablely displayed on the display units 43a and 43b, a configuration in which a plurality of types of characters are variablely displayed, a configuration in which a plurality of types of symbols are variablely displayed, and a configuration in which a plurality of types of characters are variablely displayed. Alternatively, a configuration in which a plurality of types of colors are switched and displayed can be considered.

In the accessory display unit 44, the variation display of the pattern (general drawing) is performed by triggering the winning of the through gate 35, and as a result of stopping the variation display, the inside is performed based on the winning of the through gate 35. The result of the lottery is clearly indicated by the display. If the result of the internal lottery based on the winning of the through gate 35 is the winning result (support winning) corresponding to the transition to the open state, the predetermined stop result is displayed on the accessory display unit 44. After the fluctuation display is stopped, it shifts to the open state. In the open state, the electric accessory 34a provided in the second operating port 34 is opened in a predetermined mode.

The variable display unit 36 is provided with a symbol display device 41 for variable display (or variable display or switching display) of a symbol which is a kind of symbol, and a center frame 42 is arranged so as to surround the symbol display device 41. Has been done. The symbol display device 41 is configured as a liquid crystal display device provided with a liquid crystal display, and the display content is controlled by a display control device described later. The symbol display device 41 is not limited to a liquid crystal display device, and may be a plasma display device, an organic EL display device, or another display device having a display screen such as a CRT, and may be a dot matrix display. It may be a vessel.

In the symbol display device 41, the variable display of the symbol is started based on the winning of the first operating port 33 or the second operating port 34. That is, when the main display unit 43 performs the variable display, the symbol display device 41 performs the variable display accordingly. For example, the symbols are displayed side by side in the upper, middle, and lower directions, and these symbols are scrolled in the left-right direction to be displayed in a variable manner. Then, when a predetermined combination of symbols is stopped and displayed on the preset effective line, the open / close execution mode is generated.

It should be noted that, based on the winning of any of the operating ports 33 and 34, the variation display is started on the main display unit 43 and the symbol display device 41, a predetermined stop result is displayed, and the variation display is stopped. It corresponds to one game.

A first holding lamp section 45 and a second holding lamp section 46 corresponding to the main display section 43 and the symbol display device 41 are provided on the upper left portion and the upper right portion on the front side of the center frame 42. The first hold lamp unit 45 indicates the number of hold information acquired based on the winning of the first operation port 33. The second hold lamp unit 46 indicates the number of hold information acquired based on the winning of the second operating port 34. Up to four pieces of each hold information are held, and the number of pieces held is displayed by lighting each of the hold lamp units 45 and 46.

Below the center frame 42, a third holding lamp portion 47 corresponding to the accessory display portion 44 is provided. The number of times the game ball has passed through the through gate 35 is held up to four times, and the number of holdings is displayed by lighting the third holding lamp unit 47.

It should be noted that the functions of the holding lamp units 45, 46, and 47 may be fulfilled by the display in a part of the area of the symbol display device 41.

An inner rail portion 48 and an outer rail portion 49 are attached to the game board 24, and a guide rail is formed by the inner rail portion 48 and the outer rail portion 49, and the game is launched from the game ball launch mechanism 51. The ball is guided to the upper part of the game area. The inner rail portion 48 and the outer rail portion 49 also have a function of partitioning the game area.

As shown in FIG. 2, the game ball launch mechanism 51 is attached below the window hole 23 in the resin base 21, and is stored in the launch rail 52 extending toward the guide rail and the upper plate 61a described later. It includes a ball feeding device 53 that supplies a game ball onto the launch rail 52, and a solenoid 54 that is an electric actuator that launches the game ball supplied on the launch rail 52 toward the guide rail. By operating the launch operation device 55 provided on the front door frame 14, the ball feed device 53 is driven and controlled so that one game ball is arranged at the ball standby position on the launch rail 52 and the solenoid 54. Is driven and controlled, and a game ball arranged on the launch rail 52 is launched.

The front door frame 14 is provided so as to cover the entire front surface side of the inner frame 13. As shown in FIG. 1, the front door frame 14 is formed with a window portion 56 so that almost the entire area of the game area can be visually recognized from the front. The window portion 56 has a substantially elliptical shape, and the window panel 57 is fitted therein. The window panel 57 is formed colorless and transparent by glass, but is not limited to this, and may be formed colorless and transparent by synthetic resin, and the game area can be visually recognized from the front of the pachinko machine 10 through the window panel 57. If possible, it may be formed to be colored and transparent.

Light emitting means such as various lamps are provided around the window 56. An indicator lamp portion 58a is provided above the window portion 56 as a part of various lamp portions. Further, a pair of left and right error lamp portions 58b are provided on both the left and right sides of the indicator lamp portion 58a and at the upper corner portions of the front door frame 14. Further, a pair of left and right speaker units 59 for outputting sound effects and the like according to the game state are provided adjacent to the error lamp unit 58b.

Below the window portion 56 in the front door frame 14, an upper bulging portion 61 and a lower bulging portion 62 that bulge toward the front side are arranged vertically. An upper plate 61a that opens upward is provided inside the upper bulging portion 61, and a lower plate 62a that also opens upward is provided inside the lower bulging portion 62.

The upper plate 61a has a function of temporarily storing the game balls paid out from the payout device 77 (see FIG. 3), which will be described later, and guiding the game balls to the game ball launching mechanism 51 side while arranging them in a row. In this case, the front door frame 14 is formed with a launch guidance passage (not shown) that is continuous from the outlet of the upper plate 61a and extends to the ball feeding device 53 of the inner frame 13. Is provided with a shutter 63, as shown in FIG. When the front door frame 14 is closed, the shutter 63 is pressed by a pressing portion (not shown) formed on the inner frame 13 and is arranged at an open position so that the game ball can flow into the ball feeding device 53. And. On the other hand, when the front door frame 14 is opened, the pressing by the pressing portion is released, so that the shutter 63 is arranged at the closed position and the outflow of the game ball from the upper plate 61a is prevented. The lower plate 62a has a function of storing excess game balls in the upper plate 61a.

Next, the configuration on the back side of the gaming machine main body 12 will be described.

As shown in FIG. 3, on the back surface of the inner frame 13 (specifically, the game board 24), a main control device 71 that controls the main control of the game, and a voice or lamp display and a display control device (not shown) are controlled. The voice emission control device 72, which controls the sound emission control device 72, is installed.

The substrate box 71a of the main control device 71 may be provided with a trace means for leaving a trace of its opening, or may be provided with a trace structure for leaving a trace of its opening. As the trace means, a plurality of case bodies constituting the substrate box 71a are inseparably bonded, and a bonding portion (caulking portion) that requires destruction of a predetermined portion at the time of separation is formed, and an adhesive layer is adhered at the time of peeling. It is conceivable that a sealing sticker that leaves a trace of being peeled off by remaining on the case is attached so as to straddle the boundary between a plurality of case bodies. Further, as the trace structure, it is conceivable that an adhesive is applied to the boundary between the plurality of case bodies constituting the substrate box 71a.

The back pack unit 15 is installed so as to cover the back side of the inner frame 13 including the main control device 71 and the voice emission control device 72. As shown in FIG. 3, the back pack unit 15 includes a back pack 73 formed of a transparent synthetic resin, and the payout mechanism unit 74 and the control device collecting unit 75 are attached to the back pack 73. It is attached.

The payout mechanism portion 74 has a shape that opens upward, and is a tank 76 in which game balls supplied from the island equipment of the game hall are sequentially replenished, and a payout device for paying out the game balls stored in the tank 76. 77 and. The game ball paid out from the payout device 77 is discharged to the upper plate 61a or the lower plate 62a through the payout passage provided on the downstream side of the payout device 77.

The control device collective unit 75 generates and outputs predetermined electric power required by the payout control device 78 having a function of controlling the payout device 77 and various control devices, and is accompanied by the operation of the launch operation device 55 by the player. It includes a power supply and a launch control device 79 for controlling the launch of the game ball. The payout control device 78 and the power supply and launch control device 79 are arranged so as to be stacked in the front-rear direction so that the payout control device 78 is behind the pachinko machine 10.

A discharge passage board 75b is formed in the mounting portion 75a on which the power supply, the launch control device 79, and the like are mounted in the control device collective unit 75. The game ball collected in the collection passage 82 of the collecting plate 81 provided on the back surface of the game board 24 is led out to the discharge passage board 75b and guided to the discharge passage board 75b, and finally the game hall. It is discharged to the ball feeding mechanism of.

Here, the collecting plate 81 and the recovery passage 82 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a rear view of the game board 24 and shows a state in which the main control device 71 is removed.

The collecting plate 81 is provided on the back surface of the game board 24 in the area where the main control device 71 is installed. The collecting plate 81 is provided below the variable display unit 36 on the back surface of the game board 24. The collection passage 82 is formed in the collecting plate 81, wins various winning openings such as the general winning opening 31, the variable winning device 32, and the operating openings 33, 34, and discharges the game ball guided to the back surface of the game board 24. Guide to the passage board 75b.

The recovery passage 82 is variable to a recovery passage 82a for the first operating port provided so as to communicate with the first operating port 33 and a recovery passage 82b for the second operating port provided so as to communicate with the second operating port 34. The variable winning collection passage 82c provided in communication with the winning device 32 and the first general winning opening 31 provided in communication with each of the two general winning openings 31 among the four general winning openings 31 provided. It is provided with a collection passage 82d for general winning and a second general winning collection passage 82e provided so as to communicate with each of the remaining two general winning openings 31. Each of these collection passages 82a to 82e is communicated with the aggregation region 82f provided in the lower part of the collecting plate 81, and is discharged from the aggregation region 82f to the discharge passage board 75b. The out port 37 is also connected to the discharge passage board 75b, and the game ball that has not won a prize in any of the winning ports is discharged to the discharge passage board 75b through the out port 37.

Each of the collection passages 82a to 82e is provided with each winning detection sensor 83a to 83e for detecting that a game ball has won a prize in the corresponding winning opening. Specifically, the first operating port winning detection sensor 83a, which is provided at an intermediate position of the collecting passage 82a for the first operating port and detects a game ball that has won a prize in the first operating port 33, and the collecting passage for the second operating port. A second operating port winning detection sensor 83b, which is provided in the middle of 82b and detects a game ball that has won a prize in the second operating port 34, and a variable winning collection passage 82c, which is provided in the middle of the variable winning collection passage 82c, to the variable winning device 32. A variable prize detection sensor 83c for detecting a prize, a first general prize opening detection sensor 83d provided in the first general prize collection passage 82d, and a second general prize collection passage 82e provided in the middle of the second general prize collection passage 82e. It is equipped with a general winning opening detection sensor 83e. The winning detection sensors 83a to 83e can individually detect the game balls passing through the collection passages 82a to 82e.

Further, the winning detection sensors 83a to 83e are electrically connected to the main control device 71, and the detection results of the winning detection sensors 83a to 83e are transmitted to the main control device 71.

The winning detection sensors 83a to 83e are composed of magnetic detection type proximity sensors, and a change in the magnetic field when the game ball passes within the detection range is detected and output as a detection signal. The winning detection sensors 83a to 83e are not limited to the magnetic detection type proximity sensors, and are arbitrary as long as they can detect the game ball. For example, a photo sensor, a limit sensor, or the like can be used. May be good.

Next, the details of the back pack unit 15 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a front view of the back pack unit 15.

The back pack 73 of the back pack unit 15 is formed of a transparent synthetic resin, and has a base portion 101 to which a payout mechanism portion 74 and the like are attached, and a protective cover portion 102 that protrudes rearward of the pachinko machine 10 and has a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape. Has. The protective cover portion 102 has a shape in which the left and right side surfaces and the upper surface are closed and only the lower surface is open, and has a size sufficient to surround at least the variable display unit 36.

The base portion 101 is provided with an external terminal plate 103 at the upper right portion thereof. Various output terminals are provided on the external terminal plate 103, and various signals are output to the management control device on the game hall side through these output terminals.

The base portion 101 is provided with an inner frame opening switch (main body opening detecting means) 104 that detects whether or not the inner frame 13 is open (or closed) outside the external terminal plate 103. Has been done. When the inner frame 13 is closed with respect to the outer frame 11, the metal contact of the inner frame release switch 104 is closed and the closure of the inner frame 13 is detected, and when the inner frame 13 is opened with respect to the outer frame 11, metal is detected. The contacts are opened to detect the opening of the inner frame 13. The inner frame opening switch 104 is connected to the main control device 71, and the detection result of the inner frame opening switch 104 is transmitted to the main control device 71.

A payout mechanism portion 74 is arranged on the base portion 101 so as to bypass the protective cover portion 102. That is, the tank 76 of the payout mechanism portion 74 is provided at the uppermost portion of the back pack 73. A tank rail 112 that gently inclines toward the downstream side is connected below the tank 76, and a case rail 113 that extends in the vertical direction is connected to the downstream side of the tank rail 112. Further, a payout device 77 is provided at the most downstream portion of the case rail 113.

As shown in FIG. 6, the case rail 113 is provided with a ball non-detection sensor 113a so as to detect a game ball connected from the tank 76 to the payout device 77 through the passage in the case rail 113.

The ball non-detection sensor 113a outputs a detection signal to the payout control device 78. Specifically, the LOW level signal is output when the game ball is not detected, and the HI level signal is output when the game ball is detected. The present invention is not limited to this, and the HI level signal may be output when the game ball is not detected, and the LOW level signal may be output when the game ball is detected.

The payout control device 78 identifies whether or not the tank 76 is in a ball-free state based on the detection result of the ball-free detection sensor 113a. When the detection signal output from the ball non-detection sensor 113a corresponds to the non-detection state of the game ball, the tank 76 is specified to be in the ball non-detection state. When the payout control device 78 identifies that the tank 76 is in a ballless state, the payout device 77 stops paying out the game balls, assuming that the payout is in an abnormal state. As a result, it is possible to prevent the payout device 77 from continuing to operate even though the tank 76 is in a ballless state. The stop of the payout operation is released when the ballless state of the tank 76 is released and the game ball is detected by the ball non-detection sensor 113a. Further, when the payout control device 78 identifies that the tank 76 is in a ballless state, the corresponding notification process is executed. It should be noted that even when the ball is clogged in the tank 76 and the game ball does not flow to the payout device 77 side, it is specified that the ball is in a non-ball state.

The payout device 77 executes the payout of the game ball. Here, the configuration of the payout device 77 will be described with reference to FIG. 7. FIG. 7 is a vertical cross-sectional view showing a passage structure formed inside the payout device 77. In FIG. 7, the game ball flowing down inside the payout device 77 is shown by a chain double-dashed line.

The housing 121 of the payout device 77 is formed at the upper end thereof with a game ball inlet 122 for taking in the game ball supplied from the case rail 113, and further, a game in which the game ball enters from the game ball inlet 122. A game ball passage 123 for passing the ball is provided.

The game ball passage 123 leads to the game ball outlet 124 formed at the lower end of the housing 121, and the game balls entered from the game ball entrance 122 flow down one by one toward the game ball outlet 124. An accommodating portion 125 whose passage width is widened to the left and right is provided in the middle portion of the game ball passage 123, and the rotating body 126 is accommodated in the accommodating portion 125. The center of the rotating body 126 is fixed to the output shaft 127a of the payout motor 127.

The payout motor 127 is composed of a stepping motor, and the output shaft 127a is rotationally driven in a predetermined direction (clockwise direction (forward rotation direction) or counterclockwise direction (reverse rotation direction) as seen in FIG. 7). The output shaft 127a is set to advance one step by giving a drive signal of one pulse and make one rotation by giving a drive signal of 120 pulses. The payout motor 127 is housed in the housing 121.

On the peripheral edge of the rotating body 126, recesses 126a are formed at two positions at 180 ° intervals. The concave portion 126a has a curved surface shape, and its curvature is about the same as the curvature of the game ball. Further, the distance between the portion between the recesses 126a on the peripheral edge of the rotating body 126 and the passage wall of the accommodating portion 125 is shorter than the diameter dimension of the game ball, whereas the passage between the recesses 126a and the accommodating portion 125. The distance to the wall is longer than the diameter of the game ball. As a result, when the game ball flowing down the game ball passage 123 reaches the recess 126a of the rotating body 126, the game ball is led out to the downstream side as the rotating body 126 rotates.

In the game ball passage 123, a payout ball detection sensor 128 having a substantially flat plate shape is installed at a position downstream of the accommodating portion 125. The payout ball detection sensor 128 is composed of a well-known magnetic detection type proximity sensor, and converts a change in the magnetic field due to the passage of the game ball through the through hole into an electric signal and outputs the signal. The payout ball detection sensor 128 makes it possible to confirm the number of game balls paid out via the payout device 77.

Further, although the description by illustration is omitted, the game ball passage 123 is formed so that the entrance side is formed in two rows, while the exit side is formed in one row. The rotating bodies 126 are individually provided for the passages on the entrance side of the two rows. In this case, the recesses 126a are formed at intervals of 180 ° for each passage, but the positions of the recesses 126a are formed so as to be offset from each other by 90 ° between the pair of passages. Therefore, even if the entrance side passages are arranged side by side in two rows as described above, one game ball is alternately paid out from each entrance side passage to the exit side passage. The payout cycle of the game balls to be paid out alternately becomes constant according to the driving speed of the payout motor 127. Then, the game balls that are alternately paid out one by one are detected by the payout ball detection sensor 128 provided in the passage on the exit side.

The game balls paid out from the payout device 77 are supplied to the game ball distribution unit 131 provided in the base portion 101 of the back pack 73 through the payout passage provided on the downstream side of the payout device 77. The game ball distribution unit 131 has a function of distributing the game balls paid out from the payout device 77 to any of the upper plate 61a, the lower plate 62a, and the discharge passage.

Here, a full tank detection sensor is provided on the passage leading to the lower plate 62a. The full tank detection sensor outputs a detection signal to the payout control device 78. Specifically, the LOW level signal is output when the game ball is not detected, and the HI level signal is output when the game ball is detected. Thereby, it is possible to determine whether or not the stored state of the game ball in the lower plate 62a is in the full state.

When the detection signal output from the full tank detection sensor indicates that the tank is full, the payout control device 78 considers that the payout is in an abnormal state and stops the payout device 77 from paying out the game balls. As a result, it is possible to prevent the prize balls from being continuously paid out even though the lower plate 62a is full. The suspension of the prize ball payout is released when the full tank state is released. Further, when the payout control device 78 identifies that the tank is full, the corresponding notification process is executed.

A back pack substrate 132 is installed in the payout mechanism portion 74. For example, a main power supply of 24 volts AC is supplied to the back pack board 132, and the power is turned on or off by the switching operation of the power switch 132a.

The control device collective unit 75 is attached to the lower end portion of the base portion 101. The payout control device 78, the power supply and launch control device 79, and the ball rental connection terminal plate 141 are mounted on the mounting unit 75a of the control device collective unit 75. In the payout control device 78, the power supply and launch control device 79, and the ball rental connection terminal plate 141, the payout control device 78 and the ball rental connection terminal plate 141 are behind the pachinko machine 10, and the power supply and launch control device 79 are the pachinko machine 10. They are placed on top of each other so that they are in front of each other.

In the payout control device 78, a payout control board for controlling the payout device 77 is housed in a colorless and transparent substrate box 78a. The signal of the payout command from the payout control device 78 to the payout device 77 is relayed by the back pack substrate 132 described above.

In the power supply and launch control device 79, the power supply and the launch control board are housed in the board box 79a, and the board generates and outputs predetermined electric power required by various control devices and the like, and further, the launch operation by the player. The launch of the game ball is controlled according to the operation of the device 55. Further, the power supply and the firing control device 79 are provided with a RAM erasing switch 79b. This pachinko machine 10 has a storage and retention function for various data, so that even if a power failure should occur, the state at the time of the power failure can be maintained, and when recovering from the power failure, the state at the time of the power failure can be restored. It has become. Therefore, if the power is shut off in the normal procedure, for example, when the game hall is closed, the state before the shutoff is stored in memory, but if the power is turned on while pressing the RAM erase switch 79b, the RAM data is initialized. It has become like.

The ball lending connection terminal plate 141 is electrically connected to the ball lending device Y, the payout control device 78, and the ball lending operation device on the front surface of the pachinko machine 10, and mainly takes in the command of the ball lending operation by the player and pays it out. It is output to the control device 78.

<Electrical configuration of pachinko machine 10>
The electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10.

The main control device 71 includes a main control board 201 that controls the main control of the game. A main MPU 202 is mounted on the main control board 201, and the main MPU 202 is provided with a main ROM 203 and a main RAM 204.

The main ROM 203 stores various control programs and fixed value data executed by the main MPU 202. The main RAM 204 temporarily stores various data and the like when the control program stored in the main ROM 203 is executed.

The main control board 201 is provided with input / output ports (not shown), and the main MPU 202 is connected to various control devices, various sensors, and the like via the input / output ports. The main MPU 202 grasps the detection results of various sensors and controls various control devices based on the detection results.

Specifically, the main MPU 202 includes various winning detection sensors 83a to 83e for detecting winning in the first operating port 33, the second operating port 34, the variable winning device 32, and the general winning opening 31, respectively, and the through gate 35. It is electrically connected to the through detection sensor 83f that detects the game ball that has passed through. The main MPU 202 receives signals from various winning detection sensors 83a to 83e, and makes a winning determination (ball winning determination) for each winning unit based on the reception results. In this case, when a prize is specified for the general winning opening 31, the variable winning device 32, the first operating port 33, or the second operating port 34, the game balls corresponding to each winning target are paid out. Perform the process to do so. Further, when the winning of the first operating port 33 or the second operating port 34 is specified, the numerical information of various counters is acquired and stored as the hold information, and when the hold information is stored, the hold information is stored. It is determined whether or not the variable winning device 32 shifts to the opening / closing execution mode in which the variable winning device 32 is opened / closed a plurality of times (win / fail lottery), and a distribution determination for determining the game state after the opening / closing execution mode is performed. Then, the game is advanced based on the results of the hit / miss determination and the distribution determination.

Further, the inner frame opening switch 104 and the front door frame opening switch 205 for detecting whether or not the front door frame 14 is open (or closed) are connected to the main MPU 202. As a result, the main MPU 202 can specify whether or not the inner frame 13 and the front door frame 14 are open.

A variable winning drive unit 32a for opening and closing the variable winning device 32 and an electric accessory driving unit 34b for opening and closing the electric accessory 34a of the second operating port 34 are electrically connected to the main MPU 202. .. Further, the main display unit 43 and the accessory display unit 44 are electrically connected to the main MPU 202. The main MPU 202 executes drive control of various drive units 32a and 34b, and also executes display control of various display units 43 and 44.

Specifically, the drive control of the variable winning drive unit 32a is executed in the main MPU 202 so that the variable winning device 32 is opened and closed in the opening / closing execution mode. Further, when the electric accessory 34a is won to be opened, the drive control of the electric accessory drive unit 34b is executed in the main MPU 202 so that the electric accessory 34a is opened and closed. Further, at each game round, the display control of the main display unit 43 is executed on the main MPU 202. Further, when the lottery result of whether or not to open the electric accessory 34a is clearly indicated, the display control of the accessory display unit 44 is executed on the main MPU 202.

A voice emission control device 72 and a payout control device 78 are connected to the main MPU 202. The main MPU 202 outputs various commands such as a variation command, a type command, a variation end command, an opening command, and an ending command to the voice emission control device 72. When the voice emission control device 72 receives the above-mentioned various commands, the voice emission control device 72 executes a process corresponding to the received commands.

The main MPU 202 outputs a prize ball command to the payout control device 78, for example, based on the winning detection result. When the prize ball command is received, the payout control device 78 drives and controls the payout device 77 so that the payout is performed by the number of game balls set by the prize ball command.

The payout control device 78 will be described in detail. The payout control device 78 includes a payout control board 211 that controls the payout of game balls by the payout device 77. The payout side MPU 212 is mounted on the payout control board 211, and the payout side MPU 212 is used as a payout side ROM 213 that stores a control program and fixed value data executed by the payout side MPU 212, and as a work memory or the like. It is provided with a payout side RAM 214.

The payout side MPU 212 is provided with an input / output port. A main control board 201, a power supply and launch control device 79, and a payout device 77 are connected to the input side of the payout side MPU 212. Further, a main control board 201 and a motor driver 215 for driving the payout motor 127 are connected to the output side of the payout side MPU 212. The motor driver 215 outputs an excitation signal to the payout motor 127 at a predetermined cycle based on the drive signal from the payout side MPU 212.

Here, as the rotation mode of the payout motor 127, a high-speed mode and a low-speed mode in which the rotation speed is relatively high and low are set, and the payout side MPU 212 controls both the drive of the payout motor 127 and the rotation mode. .. That is, the payout side MPU 212 outputs a drive signal including information for specifying the rotation mode to the motor driver 215. The motor driver 215 outputs an excitation signal at an output interval corresponding to the drive signal based on the drive signal. Specifically, when the drive signal from the payout control device 78 corresponds to the high-speed mode, the output interval of the excitation signal is shortened, while the drive signal from the payout control device 78 corresponds to the low-speed mode. If, the output interval of the excitation signal is lengthened.

Here, when the rotation mode of the payout motor 127 is the high-speed mode, the payout interval of the game balls is shorter than that in the low-speed mode. That is, it can be said that the high-speed mode and the low-speed mode are modes in which the speed at which the game balls are paid out is relatively high and low, in other words, the number of game balls paid out per unit time is relatively small. ..

Further, a detection signal indicating whether or not a game ball is detected is input from the payout ball detection sensor 128 to the input side of the payout side MPU 212. As a result, the game ball paid out by the payout device 77 can be grasped on the payout control device side.

Further, the payout side MPU 212 is electrically connected to the ball lending device Y via the ball lending connection terminal plate 141, and the payout side MPU 212 inputs and outputs an electric signal to and from the ball lending device Y. Execute control of ball lending with.

Further, the ball non-detection sensor 113a and the full tank detection sensor 216 are connected to the payout side MPU 212, and the detection signals from the full tank detection sensor 216 and the ball non-detection sensor 113a are input to the payout side MPU 212. This makes it possible to specify whether or not the lower plate 62a is in a full tank state and whether or not the tank 76 is in a ballless state.

The payout side MPU 212 has a specific result of whether or not the payout is in an abnormal state, specifically, a specific result of whether or not the lower plate 62a is in a full tank state, and the tank 76 is in a ballless state. The specific result of whether or not it is present is output to the main MPU 202. As a result, it is possible for the main MPU 202 to grasp whether or not the payout is in an abnormal state.

Although not shown in the drawings, the inner frame opening switch 104 and the front door frame opening switch 205 are also connected to the payout side MPU 212. As a result, it is possible for the payout side MPU 212 side to grasp the open / closed state of the inner frame 13 and the front door frame 14. Not limited to this, the main MPU 202 may be configured to output the detection signal of the inner frame opening switch 104 or the front door frame opening switch 205 to the payout side MPU 212.

The power supply and launch control device 79 are connected to, for example, a commercial power supply (external power supply) in a playground or the like. Then, based on the external power supplied from the commercial power source, the main control board 201, the payout control device 78, and the like are generated with the required operating power, and the generated operating power is supplied. Further, the power supply and the launch control device 79 are responsible for launch control of the game ball launch mechanism 51, and the game ball launch mechanism 51 is driven when a predetermined launch condition is satisfied.

The voice emission control device 72 is provided with a sub-side CPU, a sub-side ROM, and a sub-side RAM (not shown). The sub-side CPU of the voice emission control device 72 drives and controls each of the hold lamp units 45 to 47, the indicator lamp unit 58a, the error lamp unit 58b, and the speaker unit 59 based on the command received from the main MPU 202 of the main control device 71. At the same time, a command is transmitted to the display control device 220. The display control device 220 analyzes various commands received from the voice emission control device 72 or performs predetermined arithmetic processing based on the various commands received to control the display of the image on the symbol display device 41.

<About various counters>
Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 10 configured as described above will be described.

The main MPU 202 uses various counter information during the game to perform a jackpot generation lottery, a display setting of the main display unit 43, a symbol display setting of the symbol display device 41, a display setting of the accessory display unit 44, and the like. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9, the jackpot random number counter C1 used for the lottery for the occurrence of jackpots and the jackpot type counter C2 used for determining the jackpot types such as the probability variation jackpot result and the normal jackpot result. The reach random number counter C3 used for the reach lottery when the symbol display device 41 deviates and fluctuates, the random number initial value counter CINI used for setting the initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1, and the first display unit of the main display unit 43. 43a, the second display unit 43b, and the fluctuation type counter CS for determining the fluctuation display time in the symbol display device 41 are used. Further, the electric random number counter C4 used for the support lottery for whether or not to open the electric accessory 34a of the second operating port 34 is used.

Each of the counters C1 to C3, CINI, CS, and C4 is a loop counter in which 1 is added to the previous value each time the counter is updated, and the counter returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value. Each counter is updated at short intervals, and the updated value is appropriately stored in the lottery counter buffer 204a set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 204. The main RAM 204 is provided with a hold ball storage area 204b including a hold area Ra for the first display unit, a hold area Rb for the second display unit, an execution area AE, and a total hold number storage area. Then, in the reserved ball storage area 204b, the values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3 are set according to the winning history of the game ball to the first operating port 33 or the second operating port 34. It is stored in chronological order.

More specifically, the jackpot random number counter C1 is configured to add 1 in order within the range of 0 to 599, reach the maximum value (that is, 599), and then return to 0. In particular, when the jackpot random number counter C1 makes one round, the value of the random number initial value counter CINI at that time is read as the initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1. The random number initial value counter CINI is a loop counter similar to the jackpot random number counter C1 (value = 0 to 599). The jackpot random number counter C1 is periodically updated, and is stored in the reserved ball storage area 204b of the main RAM 204 at the timing when the game ball wins the first operating port 33 or the second operating port 34. More specifically, it is stored in the holding area Ra for the first display unit of the main RAM 204 when the game ball wins in the first operating port 33, and the main RAM 204 is stored in the holding area Ra for the first display unit when the game ball wins in the second operating port 34. It is stored in the holding area Rb for the second display unit.

The value of the random number that wins the jackpot is stored as a win / fail table (win / fail information group) in various table storage areas 203a of the main ROM 203. As the pass / fail table, a pass / fail table for the low probability mode (low probability pass / fail information group) and a pass / fail table for the high probability mode (high probability pass / fail information group) are set. That is, in the pachinko machine 10, a low probability mode (low probability state) and a high probability mode (high probability state) are set as the lottery mode in the winning / losing lottery means.

In the gaming state in which the winning / failing table for the low probability mode is referred to in the lottery, the value of the random number that wins the big hit is two. On the other hand, in the gaming state in which the winning / failing table for the high probability mode is referred to in the lottery, the value of the random number that wins the big hit is 21. In this case, the value group of the jackpot random number counter C1 that wins the jackpot in the low probability mode is included in the value group of the jackpot random number counter C1 that wins the jackpot in the high probability mode. If the winning probability in the high probability mode is higher than that in the low probability mode, the number and value of the random numbers to be won are arbitrary.

The jackpot type counter C2 is configured to be incremented by 1 in order within the range of 0 to 29, reach the maximum value (that is, 29), and then return to 0.

Here, in the present embodiment, a plurality of jackpot results are set. These plurality of jackpot results are (1) an mode of opening / closing control of the variable winning device 32 in the opening / closing execution mode, (2) a lottery mode in the winning / failing lottery means after the opening / closing execution mode ends, and (3) a third after the opening / closing execution mode ends. By providing differences in the three conditions of the support mode in the electric accessory 34a of the two operating ports 34, a plurality of jackpot results are set.

Here, as an mode of opening / closing control of the variable winning device 32 in the opening / closing execution mode, the frequency of winning the variable winning device 32 from the start to the end of the opening / closing execution mode is relatively high or low. The high-frequency winning mode and the low-frequency winning mode are set as described above. Specifically, in the high-frequency winning mode, the variable winning device 32 is opened and closed 15 times (high-frequency use times) from the start to the end of the open / close execution mode, and one opening is 30 sec (high-frequency time). ) Elapses, or until the number of winnings in the variable winning device 32 reaches 10 (high frequency number). On the other hand, in the low-frequency winning mode, the variable winning device 32 is opened and closed twice (low-frequency use times) from the start to the end of the open / close execution mode, and one opening is 0.2 sec (low-frequency time). Is continued until the lapse of time or until the number of winnings in the variable winning device 32 reaches 6 (low frequency number).

In this case, in the pachinko machine 10, in the situation where the launch operation device 55 is operated by the player, the game ball launch mechanism 51 is such that one game ball is launched toward the game area every 0.6 sec. Is driven and controlled. On the other hand, in the low frequency winning mode, the opening time of the variable winning device 32 once is 0.2 sec as described above. That is, in the low-frequency winning mode, the opening time of the variable winning device 32 once is shorter than the firing cycle of the game ball. Therefore, in the open / close execution mode related to the low frequency winning mode, the winning of the game ball does not substantially occur.

The number of times the variable winning device 32 is opened and closed in the high-frequency winning mode and the low-frequency winning mode, and the opening limit time for one opening and the opening limit number for one opening are lower in the high-frequency winning mode. As long as the frequency of winning a prize in the variable winning device 32 increases from the start to the end of the opening / closing execution mode, the value is not limited to the above value and is arbitrary. Specifically, if the high-frequency winning mode has more opening and closing times than the low-frequency winning mode, the opening limit time for one opening is long, or the number of opening limits for one opening is set to be large. Good.

However, in order to clarify the difference in benefits between the high-frequency winning mode and the low-frequency winning mode, the variable winning device 32 is not substantially won in the open / close execution mode related to the low-frequency winning mode. It is good to have a configuration. For example, in the high frequency winning mode, the product of the firing cycle of the game ball and the opening limit number is set shorter than the opening limit time for one opening, while in the low frequency winning mode, for one opening. The product of the firing cycle of the game ball and the open limit number may be set longer than the open limit time. Further, even if the firing interval of the game ball and the opening time of one variable winning device 32 are not the above, in the low frequency winning mode, the latter is set to be shorter than the former. It is possible to easily realize a configuration in which a prize is not substantially generated in the variable winning device 32.

As the support mode in the electric accessory 34a of the second operating port 34, the electric accessory of the second operating port 34 is compared in a situation where the launch of the game ball is continued in the same manner with respect to the game area. Low-frequency support mode (low-frequency support state or low-frequency guide state) and high-frequency support mode (high-frequency support state or high-frequency guide state) so that the frequency with which 34a is opened per unit time is relatively high or low. State) and is set.

Specifically, in the low-frequency support mode, the probability of winning the support in the support lottery using the electric random number counter C4 is set to, for example, 80%, and in the high-frequency support mode, it is set to 100%. .. In the high-frequency support mode, the number of times the electric accessory 34a is opened when the support is won is set more than in the low-frequency support mode, and one opening time is set longer. .. In this case, when the support is won in the high frequency support mode and the electric accessory 34a is opened a plurality of times, the closing time from the end of one open state to the start of the next open state is It is set shorter than one opening time, and in detail, it is set shorter than the firing cycle of the game ball. Furthermore, in the high-frequency support mode, the minimum secured time for the next support lottery after one support lottery is set is set shorter than in the low-frequency support mode. Is set shorter than the firing cycle of the game ball. That is, in the high frequency support mode, the closed period is shorter than the firing cycle of the game ball. As a result, in the situation of the high frequency support mode, substantially all the game balls flowing down the right side region win the second operating port 34.

As described above, in the high frequency support mode, the probability that a prize is generated in the second operating port 34 is higher than in the low frequency support mode. Specifically, in the high frequency support mode, the game ball flowing down the right side region has a probability of winning the second operating port 34 with a probability of almost 100%. Then, when a prize is won in the second operating port 34, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out. Therefore, in the high frequency support mode, the player plays a game while not reducing the number of balls held so much. It can be carried out.

The jackpot type counter C2 is periodically updated, and is stored in the reserved ball storage area 204b of the main RAM 204 at the timing when the game ball wins the first operating port 33 or the second operating port 34. More specifically, it is stored in the holding area Ra for the first display unit of the main RAM 204 when the game ball wins in the first operating port 33, and the main RAM 204 is stored in the holding area Ra for the first display unit when the game ball wins in the second operating port 34. It is stored in the holding area Rb for the second display unit.

The distribution destination of the game result with respect to the jackpot type counter C2 is set in the distribution table stored in the various table storage areas 203a of the main ROM 203. Here, as the distribution table, a distribution table for the first display unit (first distribution information group) and a distribution table for the second display unit (second distribution information group) are set. ..

In the distribution table for the first display unit, the distribution destination of the game result is a normal jackpot result (low probability corresponding special game result), an unspecified 2R probability variation jackpot result (unspecified high probability corresponding game result or a latent probability variation state). (Result), explicit 2R probability variation jackpot result (explicit high probability corresponding game result or sudden probability variation state), 15R probability variation jackpot result (high probability correspondence special game result) are set.

The normal jackpot result is a jackpot result in which the open / close execution mode becomes the high-frequency winning mode, and after the open / close execution mode ends, the win / fail lottery mode becomes the low-probability mode and the support mode becomes the high-frequency support mode. However, this high-frequency support mode shifts to the low-frequency support mode when the number of games reaches the end reference number (specifically, 100 times) after the transition. In other words, the normal jackpot result is a jackpot result that shifts the gaming state to the normal jackpot state (low probability corresponding special gaming state).

The unspecified 2R probability variation jackpot result is a jackpot result in which the open / close execution mode becomes the low frequency winning mode, and after the open / close execution mode ends, the win / fail lottery mode becomes the high probability mode and the support mode becomes the low frequency support mode. is there. In other words, the unspecified 2R probability variation jackpot result is a jackpot result that shifts the gaming state to the implicit 2R probability variation jackpot state (unspecified high probability corresponding gaming state).

The explicit 2R probability variation jackpot result is a jackpot result in which the open / close execution mode becomes the low-frequency winning mode, and after the open / close execution mode ends, the win / fail lottery mode becomes the high-probability mode and the support mode becomes the high-frequency support mode. .. The high-frequency support mode continues until the lottery result in the winning / losing lottery becomes a big hit state and the state shifts to the big hit state. In other words, the explicit 2R probability variation jackpot result is a jackpot result that shifts the gaming state to the explicit 2R probability variation jackpot state (explicit high probability corresponding gaming state).

The 15R probability variation jackpot result is a jackpot result in which the open / close execution mode becomes the high-frequency winning mode, and after the open / close execution mode ends, the winning / losing lottery mode becomes the high-probability mode and the support mode becomes the high-frequency support mode. The high-frequency support mode continues until the lottery result in the winning / losing lottery becomes a big hit state and the state shifts to the big hit state. In other words, the 15R probability variation jackpot result is a jackpot result that shifts the gaming state to the 15R probability variation jackpot state (high probability corresponding special gaming state).

In relation to each of the above game states, the normal game state means a state in which the winning / failing lottery mode is a low probability mode and the support mode is a low frequency support mode.

In the distribution table for the first display unit, among the values of the jackpot type counter C2 of "0 to 29", "0 to 9" corresponds to the normal jackpot result, and "10 to 14" is unspecified 2R. Corresponding to the probability variation jackpot result, "15 to 19" corresponds to the explicit 2R probability variation jackpot result, and "20 to 29" corresponds to the 15R probability variation jackpot result.

As described above, since the unspecified 2R probability variation jackpot result and the explicit 2R probability variation jackpot result are set as the probability variation jackpot results, the mode of the probability variation jackpot result is diversified. That is, when comparing the three types of probability variation jackpot results, the degree of advantage for the player is that the 15R probability variation jackpot result, which is the high frequency winning mode in the open / close execution mode and the high frequency support mode in the support mode, is the highest, and the opening / closing execution is executed. Although it becomes a low frequency winning mode in the mode, it becomes a high frequency support mode in the support mode. Explicit 2R probability variation jackpot result is the next highest, and it becomes a low frequency winning mode in the open / close execution mode and a low frequency support mode in the support mode. The 2R probability variation jackpot result is the lowest. As a result, the monotonousness of the game can be suppressed, and the degree of attention to the game can be increased.

In particular, in the unspecified 2R probability variation jackpot result, after the opening / closing execution mode ends, the winning / failing lottery mode shifts to the high probability mode, but the support mode becomes the low frequency support mode as in the normal game state. Then, as a game state, although the support mode of the electric accessory 34a is common to the low frequency support mode, it is possible to create a game state in which the winning / failing lottery mode becomes the high probability mode. It is possible to predict whether the winning / failing lottery mode is a high-probability mode or a low-probability mode, and it is possible to increase the degree of attention to the game.

On the other hand, in the distribution table for the second display unit, only the normal jackpot result and the 15R probability variation jackpot result are set as the distribution destinations of the game results. Then, among the values of the jackpot type counter C2 of "0 to 29", "0 to 9" corresponds to the normal jackpot result, and "10 to 29" corresponds to the 15R probability variation jackpot result.

As described above, in the pachinko machine 10, the distribution mode of the game result when the jackpot is won is the case where the jackpot is won based on the prize in the first operating port 33 and the case where the jackpot is won. It is different from the case where the jackpot is won based on the winning prize.

Here, regardless of whether the distribution table is for the first display unit or the distribution table for the second display unit, the probability that the probability variation jackpot result will be the same when the jackpot is won is the same. That is, in the distribution table for the first display unit, the number of values of the jackpot type counter C2 assigned to the unspecified 2R probability variation jackpot result, the explicit 2R probability variation jackpot result, and the 15R probability variation jackpot result is 20. There is. Further, in the distribution table for the second display unit, the number of values of the jackpot type counter C2 assigned to the 15R probability variation jackpot result is 20. Therefore, the probability that the winning / failing lottery mode will be the high probability mode after the end of the opening / closing execution mode is based on the case where the big hit is won based on the winning of the first operating port 33 and the case where the winning is won to the second operating port 34. It is the same as when the jackpot is won (specifically, 2/3).

However, if a jackpot is won based on the winning of the second operating port 34 and a probability variation jackpot result is generated, the 15R probability variation jackpot result is always obtained, whereas a jackpot is won based on the winning of the first operating port 33. In the case of a probability variation jackpot result, there is a 1/4 probability of an unspecified 2R probability variation jackpot result or an explicit 2R probability variation jackpot result, and a 1/2 probability of a 15R probability variation jackpot result. That is, the probability of occurrence of the 15R probability variation jackpot result, which has the highest degree of advantage for the player among the probability variation jackpot results, is higher when the jackpot is won based on the winning of the second operating port 34. It will be higher than if you win a big hit based on winning a prize.

In addition, in the unspecified 2R probability variation jackpot result, as described above, although the winning / fail lottery mode shifts to the high probability mode after the opening / closing execution mode ends, the support mode shifts to the low frequency support mode, so the 15R probability variation jackpot result And when compared with the explicit 2R probability variation jackpot result, the chances of receiving the payout of the game ball are reduced because the electric accessory 34a is less likely to be in the open state, and further, the distribution is performed based on the distribution table for the second display unit. The chances of a lottery being held are reduced.

As described above, there is a clear difference in the advantage for the player between the first operating port 33 and the second operating port 34. Therefore, the player will play the game while expecting that the second operating port 34 of the first operating port 33 and the second operating port 34 will be awarded, and accordingly, the second operating port 34 The player's attention to the high-frequency support mode, which increases the frequency of winning prizes, increases.

In addition, as a disengagement result, a special disengagement result that becomes a special disengagement state may be set. In the special out-of-order state, the mode shifts to the open / close execution mode in the situation where the result is out of the winning / losing lottery. However, the opening / closing execution mode of the migration destination is a low-frequency winning mode. Therefore, even if the result is a special deviation, it cannot be expected that the game ball will win the variable winning device 32. Further, after the opening / closing execution mode ends, the transition between the winning / failing lottery mode and the support mode does not occur.

When the special deviation result is set as described above, the opening of the variable winning device 32 of the variable winning device 32 can be used as an effect. Here, instead of the open / close execution mode, if the winning / failing lottery mode is the low probability mode and the support mode is the low frequency support mode in the normal gaming state, and a special deviation result is obtained, the opening / closing execution is performed as the low frequency winning mode. It only shifts to the mode, and then returns to the normal gaming state. On the other hand, when the above-mentioned unspecified 2R probability variation jackpot result occurs, the mode shifts to the open / close execution mode, which is a low-frequency winning mode, and then the support mode is the low-frequency support mode, but the winning / failing lottery mode is high. It becomes the probability mode. Then, the occurrence of the special deviation result and the occurrence of the unspecified 2R probability variation jackpot result under the normal game state shift to the open / close execution mode as the same low-frequency winning mode, and then the support mode becomes the low-frequency support. The difference between the two is that in the former, the winning / failing lottery mode becomes the low-probability mode, whereas in the latter, it becomes the high-probability mode. That is, the occurrence of the special deviation result and the occurrence of the unspecified 2R probability variation jackpot result under the normal gaming state are caused by the behavior of each movable object such as the behavior of the variable winning device 32 and the behavior of the electric accessory 34a of the second operating port 34. In common, only the internal lottery status will be different. As a result, when the open / close execution mode, which is a low-frequency winning mode, occurs under the normal game state, it becomes possible to imagine whether or not the winning / failing lottery mode has subsequently shifted to the high-probability mode, and the game can be started. It is possible to increase the degree of attention of.

The reach random number counter C3 is configured to be incremented by 1 in order within the range of 0 to 238, and return to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 238). The reach random number counter C3 is periodically updated, and is stored in the reserved ball storage area 204b of the main RAM 204 at the timing when the game ball wins the first operating port 33 or the second operating port 34. More specifically, it is stored in the holding area Ra for the first display unit of the main RAM 204 when the game ball wins in the first operating port 33, and the main RAM 204 is stored in the holding area Ra for the first display unit when the game ball wins in the second operating port 34. It is stored in the holding area Rb for the second display unit. Then, it is decided whether or not to generate the reach based on the reach table stored in the reach table storage area of the main ROM 203. However, in the game round that shifts to the open / close execution mode, the main MPU 202 determines the reach generation regardless of the value of the reach random number counter C3. The number of reach random number counters C3 corresponding to the occurrence of the reach display is the same in each game state, but may be set individually according to the game state. For example, when the support mode is the high-frequency support mode, the number of reach random number counters C3 corresponding to the occurrence of the reach display may be set to be larger than that in the low-frequency support mode.

Here, the reach display (reach state) includes a symbol display device 41 capable of performing variable display (or variable display) of a symbol (picture), and the open / close execution mode of the variable winning device 32 is a high-frequency winning mode. In a gaming machine in which the stop display result after the variation display is a special display result, the stop display result is derived and displayed after the variation display (or variable display) of the symbol (picture) on the symbol display device 41 is started. This is a display state for the player to think that the display state is a variable display state in which the special display result is likely to occur before the display is performed.

In other words, by stopping and displaying some of the symbols among the plurality of symbol rows displayed on the display screen of the symbol display device 41, a combination of jackpot symbols corresponding to the occurrence of the high frequency winning mode is established. It is a display state in which a combination of reach symbols that may be displayed is displayed, and in that state, a variable display of symbols is performed in the remaining symbol rows.

More specifically, as a preliminary step to end the variable display of the symbol, a combination of jackpot symbols corresponding to the occurrence of the high frequency winning mode is established on the preset effective line in the display screen of the symbol display device 41. A reach line is formed by stopping and displaying a combination of reach symbols that may be formed, and in a situation where the reach line is formed, a variable display of symbols is performed by the final stop symbol sequence.

Further, in the reach display, in the state where the combination of reach symbols is displayed as described above, the remaining symbol strings are displayed in a variable manner, and a predetermined character or the like is displayed as a moving image on the background screen to reach the reach. Includes those that perform an effect, and those that perform a reach effect by displaying a predetermined character or the like as a moving image on substantially the entire display screen after reducing or hiding the combination of reach symbols. In addition, when the reach display is performed or before the reach display, it is determined whether or not to perform the notice display using a predetermined image such as a predetermined character by using the reach random number counter C3 or other counters. You may.

The variation type counter CS is configured to be incremented by 1 in order within the range of 0 to 198, and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 198). The variation type counter CS is used in the main MPU 202 to determine the variation display time in the first display unit 43a and the second display unit 43b of the main display unit 43 and the variation display time of the symbol in the symbol display device 41. .. The variation type counter CS is updated once every time the normal processing described later is executed once, and is repeatedly updated even within the remaining time in the normal processing. Then, the buffer value of the fluctuation type counter CS is acquired at the time of starting the fluctuation display on the first display unit 43a or the second display unit 43b and at the start of the fluctuation of the symbol by the symbol display device 41 when determining the fluctuation pattern.

The electric service random number counter C4 is configured to, for example, add 1 in order within the range of 0 to 249, reach the maximum value (that is, 249), and then return to 0. The electric service random number counter C4 is periodically updated, and is stored in the electric service holding area 204c of the main RAM 204 at the timing when the game ball wins the through gate 35. Then, at a predetermined timing, a support lottery is performed to determine whether or not to control the electric accessory 34a to the open state according to the value of the stored electric role random number counter C4.

As described above, in the main MPU 202, at least the buffer value of the variation type counter CS is used, the variation display time in the first display unit 43a and the second display unit 43b, and the pattern performed by the symbol display device 41. The variation pattern command that determines the variation pattern is determined.

<Structure of reserved ball storage area 204b>
Next, the configuration of the reserved ball storage area 204b will be described in more detail with reference to FIG.

The holding area Ra for the first display unit stores the values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3 in chronological order according to the winning history of the game ball to the first operating port 33. It is a holding area for. In addition, the holding area Rb for the second display unit sets the values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3 in chronological order according to the winning history of the game ball to the second operating port 34. A hold area for storage. Here, since the holding area Ra for the first display unit and the holding area Rb for the second display unit have the same configuration, the following are the holding areas for the first display unit among the holding areas Ra and Rb. The configuration of Ra will be described.

The hold area Ra for the first display unit is composed of four storage areas of the first area to the fourth area and a hold number storage area. Each storage area has a C1 storage area for storing the value of the jackpot random number counter C1, a C2 storage area for storing the value of the jackpot type counter C2, and a C3 storage for storing the value of the reach random number counter C3. It is composed of areas and more. With the four storage areas of the first area to the fourth area, up to four winning histories of the game balls in the first operating port 33 are reserved and stored.

The C1 storage area is composed of 2 bytes, and the jackpot random number counter C1 value of any of 0 to 599 is stored by using the lower 10 bits of 0 to 9. The upper 6 bits of 10 to 15 of the C1 storage area are unused areas.

The C2 storage area is composed of 1 byte, and the jackpot type counter C2 value of any of 0 to 29 is stored by using the lower 5 bits of 0 to 4. The upper 2 bits of 5 to 7 in the C2 storage area are unused areas.

The C3 storage area is composed of 1 byte, and the reach random number counter C3 value of any of 0 to 238 is stored using all 8 bits of 0 to 7.

The reserved number storage area is a storage area for storing the number of used storage areas, that is, the number of game balls that have been won and reserved in the first operating port 33. The hold number storage area is composed of 1 byte, and any value of 0 to 4 is stored by using the lower 3 bits of 0 to 2. The upper 5 bits of 3 to 7 in the reserved number storage area are unused areas.

Further, in the holding ball storage area 204b, a total holding number storage area for storing information on the sum of the number of holdings in the holding area Ra for the first display unit and the number of holdings in the holding area Rb for the second display unit. Is provided. The total number of reserved numbers storage area is composed of 1 byte, and any value of 0 to 8 is stored by using the lower 4 bits of 0 to 3. The upper 4 bits of 4 to 7 in the total reserved number storage area are unused areas.

The execution area AE shown in FIG. 9 has each value stored in the storage area of the first display unit hold area Ra or the second display unit hold area Rb when the variable display of the display units 43a and 43b is started. It is an area for moving. The execution area AE has the same configuration as the storage area for one of the holding areas Ra and Rb for each display unit, that is, the C1 storage area having a 2-byte structure, the C2 storage area having a 1-byte structure, and the C3 having a 1-byte structure. It is composed of a storage area.

<About the electrical configuration related to the payout of the game ball on the main MPU202 side>
The electrical configuration related to the payout of the game ball on the main MPU 202 side will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 10A is an explanatory diagram for explaining each prize ball counter, and FIG. 10B is an explanatory diagram for explaining each prize ball command.

The main MPU 202 includes counter areas 231 to 234 for prize balls provided in various counter areas 204d of the main RAM 204 for use in paying out game balls.

As shown in FIG. 10A, the counter areas 231 to 234 for each prize ball include the counter area 231 for 15 prize balls, the counter area 232 for 10 prize balls, and the counter area 233 for 3 prize balls. It consists of one counter area for prize balls 234.

Here, as described above, the pachinko machine 10 has a general winning opening 31, a variable winning device 32, a first operating port 33, and a second operating portion as a winning ball entry section (or a prize payout passing section). A mouth 34 is provided, and the number of prize balls (the number of game balls to be paid out) for each prize ball is different for each prize ball entry portion. Specifically, the number of prize balls when entering the general winning opening 31 is 10, and the number of winning balls when entering the variable winning device 32 is 15, which is entered into the first operating port 33. The number of prize balls when the ball is hit is three, and the number of prize balls when the ball enters the second operating port 34 is one.

In this configuration, the 15-prize ball counter PC1 stored in the 15-prize ball counter area 231 stores how many more 15 prize balls are to be performed for the entry into the variable winning device 32. (The number of times 15 prize balls have not been executed for each ball entered in the variable prize device 32 is stored).

The 10-prize ball counter PC2 stored in the 10-prize ball counter area 232 stores how many more 10-prize balls will be played for the entry into the general winning opening 31 (general winning). The number of times the 10 prize balls have not been executed for the entry into the mouth 31 is memorized).

The counter PC3 for three prize balls stored in the counter area 233 for three prize balls stores how many more times the three prize balls for entering the first operating port 33 are performed (first). The number of times the three prize balls have not been executed for entering the operating port 33 is stored).

The one-prize ball counter PC4 stored in the one-prize ball counter area 234 stores one more prize ball for entering the second operating port 34 (second). It stores the number of times one prize ball has not been executed for each ball entering the operating port 34).

Each prize ball counter area 231 to 234 is composed of 1 byte. Therefore, each of the prize ball counters PC1 to PC4 can obtain the numerical information of 256. Therefore, it is possible to memorize the number of times the prize ball has not been performed up to 255 times.

The main MPU 202 determines whether or not a prize has been generated based on the respective prize ball counters PC1 to PC4 stored in the counter areas 231 to 234 for each prize ball, and when it is determined that a prize has been generated, the main side MPU 202 determines whether or not a prize has been generated. Of the plurality of types of prize ball commands set in the command storage area 203b of the main ROM 203, the prize ball command corresponding to the winning type is output to the payout control device 78.

Here, the form of the prize ball command will be described with reference to FIG. 10 (b).

As the prize ball command, a 15 prize ball command, a 10 prize ball command, a 3 prize ball command, and a 1 prize ball command are set. When the prize ball command is output based on the 15 prize ball counter PC1, the 15 prize ball command is output, and when the prize ball command is output based on the 10 prize ball counter PC2, 10 When the individual prize ball command is output and the prize ball command is output based on the three prize ball counter PC3, the three prize ball commands are output and the prize ball command is output based on the one prize ball counter PC4. Is output, one prize ball command is output.

Each prize ball command consists of 2 bytes. That is, each prize ball command includes upper information and lower information, and each of these information is composed of one byte. That is, the upper information and the lower information are composed of the same number of bits. Of these upper information and lower information, information for identifying that this command is a prize ball command is set in the payout side MPU 212 in the upper information, and the main prize ball command in the payout side MPU 212 is set in the lower information. Information on the number of prize balls is set.

The specific information form of each prize ball command is as shown in FIG. 10 (b). In this case, any one prize ball command is set so that the form of the information consisting of 1 byte when the addition of the upper information and the lower information is calculated is "FF" in hexadecimal. For example, in detail about the 15 prize ball commands, the upper information is "11110,000" and the lower information is "00001111". Then, when these additions are calculated, it becomes "11111111". Further, in detail about the three prize ball commands, the upper information is "11111100" and the lower information is "000000111". Then, when these additions are calculated, it becomes "11111111". Since the prize ball command has the above-described form, the payout side MPU 212 can determine whether or not the prize ball command input from the main side MPU 202 is normal.

<About various processes executed by the main MPU 202>
Next, each process executed for advancing the game on the main MPU 202 will be described. The processing of the main MPU 202 is roughly divided into a main processing that is started when the power is turned on and a timer interrupt processing that is started periodically (for example, 4 msec).

<Main processing>
First, the main process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The main processing is started in a situation where timer interrupt processing is prohibited.

First, in step S101, the power-on wait process is executed. In the power-on wait process, for example, the process waits without proceeding to the next process until 1 sec elapses after the main process is started. In the following step S102, access to the main RAM 204 is permitted, and in step S103, the internal function register of the main MPU 202 is set.

After that, in step S104, it is determined whether or not the RAM erasing switch 79b provided in the power supply and firing control device 79 is manually operated, and in the following step S105, is 1 set in the power failure flag of the main RAM 204? Judge whether or not. Further, in step S106, a checksum calculation process for calculating a checksum is executed, and in the following step S107, whether or not the checksum matches the checksum saved when the power is turned off, that is, the validity of the stored data is determined. judge.

In the pachinko machine 10, when the RAM data is initialized when the power is turned on, for example, when the game hall is open for business, the power is turned on while pressing the RAM erasing switch 79b. Therefore, if the RAM erase switch 79b is pressed, the process proceeds to step S108. Further, when the power cutoff occurrence information is not set or when an abnormality of the data stored and held by the checksum is confirmed, the process proceeds to step S108 in the same manner. In step S108, the main RAM 204 is cleared as the initialization of the main RAM 204. Then, the process proceeds to step S109.

On the other hand, when the RAM erase switch 79b is not pressed, step S109 is performed without executing the process of step S108, provided that the power failure flag is set to 1 and the checksum is normal. move on. In step S109, the power-on setting process is executed. This will be described later.

In the following step S110, interrupt enable is set to allow the occurrence of timer interrupt processing.

After that, the process proceeds to the residual processing of steps S111 to S113. That is, although the main MPU 202 is configured to periodically execute the timer interrupt processing, a residual time is generated between the timer interrupt processing of one and the next timer interrupt processing. This residual time varies depending on the processing completion time of each timer interrupt process, but the residual process of steps S111 to S113 is repeatedly executed by utilizing the irregular time. In this respect, it can be said that the residual processing in steps S111 to S113 is an irregular process that is executed irregularly.

In the residual processing, first, in step S111, interrupt prohibition is set in order to prohibit the occurrence of timer interrupt processing. After that, in step S112, the variation type counter CS and the random number initial value counter CINI are updated.

In the update process, the numerical information of the current variable type counter CS is read from the variable type counter buffer of the main RAM 204, the read numerical information is added by 1, and then the overwritten process is executed. In this case, it is cleared to 0 when the counter value reaches the maximum value.

Similarly, the numerical information of the current random number initial value counter CINI is read from the random number initial value counter buffer of the main RAM 204, the process of adding 1 to the read numerical value information is executed, and then the process of overwriting is executed. In this case, it is cleared to 0 when the counter value reaches the maximum value.

After that, in step S113, the interrupt enable setting for switching from the state in which the occurrence of the timer interrupt process is prohibited to the state in which the occurrence of the timer interrupt process is permitted is set. After executing the process of step S113, the process returns to step S111, and the processes of steps S111 to S113 are repeated.

<Timer interrupt processing>
Next, the timer interrupt process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

First, the power failure information storage process is executed in step S201. In the power failure information storage process, whether or not a power failure signal corresponding to the occurrence of a power failure is received from the power failure monitoring board that monitors the power failure state by monitoring the voltage state supplied from the power supply and the launch control device 79. If it is monitored and the occurrence of a power failure is identified, the power failure process is executed.

In the following step S202, the lottery random numbers (counters C1 to C4) are updated. Specifically, the current numerical information is sequentially read from the counter buffers corresponding to the counters C1 to C4, the read numerical information is added by 1, and then the overwriting process is executed. In this case, for each of the counters C2 to C4, when the numerical information reaches the maximum value, the numerical information is cleared to 0, which is the minimum value. Regarding the jackpot random number counter C1, when the numerical information reaches the maximum value, the numerical information is set as the numerical information of the random number initial value counter CINI at that time.

In step S203, the update processing of the variation type counter CS and the random number initial value counter CINI is executed in the same manner as in step S112.

In the following step S204, the port output process is executed. In the port output process, when the output information is set in the previous timer interrupt process, the process for outputting the output corresponding to the output information to the various drive units 32a and 34b is executed. For example, when the information to switch the variable winning device 32 to the open state is set, the output of the drive signal to the variable winning drive unit 32a is started, and when the information to switch to the closed state is set. The output of the drive signal is stopped. Further, when the information for switching the electric accessory 34a of the second operating port 34 to the open state is set, the output of the drive signal to the electric accessory drive unit 34b is started, and the information for switching to the closed state is provided. If it is set, the output of the drive signal is stopped.

In the following step S205, the reading process is executed. In the reading process, signals other than the power failure signal and the winning signal (detection signals of the winning detection sensors 83a to 83e) are read, and the read information is stored for use in future processing.

In the following step S206, the winning detection process is executed. In the winning detection process, the detection signals received from the winning detection sensors 83a to 83e are read, and the general winning opening 31, the variable winning device 32, the first operating port 33, the second operating port 34, and the through gate 35 are reached. Executes the process of specifying whether or not there is a prize. This will be described later.

In the following step S207, a timer update process for collectively updating the numerical information of a plurality of types of timer counters provided in the main RAM 204 is executed. In this case, the timer counters that are updated by subtracting the stored numerical information are aggregated and handled, but both the subtraction type timer counter update and the addition type timer counter update are aggregated. It may be configured.

In the following step S208, a launch control process for controlling the launch of the game ball is executed. In a situation where the firing operation is continued for the firing operation device 55, one game ball is launched every 0.6 sec, which is a predetermined firing cycle, as described above.

In the following step S209, the special figure special electric control process for performing the execution control of the game times and the execution control of the opening / closing execution mode is executed. The contents of the special figure special electric control process will be described later.

In the following step S210, the Fuzu Fuden control process is executed. The contents of the Fuzu Fuden control process will be described later.

In the following step S211, based on the processing results of the immediately preceding steps S209 and S210, the output information for reflecting the increase / decrease number of the hold information related to the main display unit 43 on the hold lamp units 45 and 46 is set. , The output information for reflecting the increase / decrease number of the hold information related to the accessory display unit 44 in the third hold lamp unit 47 is set. Further, in step S211, the output information for updating the display content of the main display unit 43 is set based on the processing results of the immediately preceding steps S209 and S210, and the display content of the accessory display unit 44 is set. Set the output information to be updated.

In the following step S212, a demo display process for making the display content of the symbol display device 41 for standby display is executed in a situation where neither the game times nor the open / close execution mode is executed.

In step S213, the contents of the command and the signal received from the payout control device 78 are confirmed, and the payout state reception process for performing the process corresponding to the check result is executed. Specifically, when the payout control device 78 can pay out the prize balls (the number of prize balls known by the payout control device 78, specifically, the number of game balls to be paid out is a specific number or less. If it becomes), a prize ball permission signal indicating that the payout is possible is output. Further, the payout control device 78 outputs a payout abnormality signal when an abnormality occurs in the payout by the payout device 77. In step S313, the state of the prize ball permission signal and the payout abnormality signal is confirmed.

Note that the payout abnormality caused by the payout device 77 is, for example, when the ball non-detection sensor 113a determines that there is no game ball, or when the full tank detection sensor 216 determines that the game ball stored in the lower plate 62a is full. In some cases, etc. are included.

Following step S214, a payout output process for outputting a prize ball command is executed. This will be described later.

Then, in step S215, the state of the signal output to the external terminal plate 103 is set so as to control the start and end of the output of the external signal according to the processing results of the various processes executed in the timer interrupt process this time. Executes external information setting processing for switching.

In step S216, the interrupt end declaration is set. In the main MPU 202, once the timer interrupt processing is started, it is stipulated that the interrupt end declaration is set as one of the conditions for starting the next timer interrupt processing. In step S216, the next Set the interrupt end declaration to enable the execution of timer interrupt processing.

Further, in step S217, interrupt permission is set. In the main MPU 202, once the timer interrupt processing is started, it is set to the interrupt disabled state. Therefore, in step S217, the interrupt permission is set in order to enable the execution of the next timer interrupt processing. After that, the timer interrupt processing is terminated.

<Prize detection processing>
The winning detection process in step S206 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

First, in step S301, it is determined whether or not the detection result of the first operating port winning detection sensor 83a corresponds to the winning of the game ball. If it corresponds to winning, the process proceeds to step S302, and the first operating port winning flag is set in the first operating port winning flag storage area provided in the various flag storage areas 204e of the main RAM 204. The first operating port winning flag is a flag for identifying that a winning has occurred in the first operating port 33. Then, in step S303, the process of adding 1 to the three prize ball counters PC3 is executed, and the process proceeds to step S304.

If the detection result of the first operating port winning detection sensor 83a does not correspond to the winning of the game ball, the process proceeds to step S304.

In step S304, it is determined whether or not the detection result of the second operating port winning detection sensor 83b corresponds to the winning of the game ball. If it corresponds to winning, the process proceeds to step S305, and the second operating port winning flag is set in the second operating port winning flag storage area provided in the various flag storage areas 204e of the main RAM 204. The second operating port winning flag is a flag for identifying that a winning has occurred in the second operating port 34. Then, in step S306, the process of adding 1 to the 1 prize ball counter PC4 is executed.

After that, in step S307, the measurement for a specific period is started, and the process proceeds to step S308. Specifically, a specific value (for example, 5000) corresponding to the specific period is set in the specific period timer counter, and the countdown is started. The specific period timer counter is a timer counter for measuring the period from the winning timing to the second operating port 34, and is decremented by 1 in step S307.

If the detection result of the second operating port winning detection sensor 83b does not correspond to the winning of the game ball, the process proceeds to step S308.

In step S308, it is determined whether or not the detection result of the variable winning detection sensor 83c corresponds to the winning of the game ball. If it corresponds to winning, the process proceeds to step S309, and the variable winning flag is set in the variable winning flag storage area provided in the various flag storage areas 204e of the main RAM 204. The variable winning flag is a flag for identifying that a winning has occurred in the variable winning device 32. Then, in step S310, the process of adding 1 to the 15 prize ball counters PC1 is executed, and the process proceeds to step S311.

If the detection result of the variable winning detection sensor 83c does not correspond to the winning of the game ball, the process proceeds to step S311.

In step S311 it is determined whether or not the detection result of the through detection sensor 83f corresponds to the winning of the game ball. If it corresponds to winning, the process proceeds to step S312, and the through flag is set in the through flag storage area provided in the various flag storage areas 204e of the main RAM 204. The through flag is a flag for identifying that the game ball has passed through the through gate 35. Then, the process proceeds to step S313.

If the detection result of the variable winning detection sensor 83c does not correspond to the winning of the game ball, the process proceeds to step S313.

In step S313, it is determined whether or not the detection results of the general winning opening detection sensors 83d and 83e correspond to the winning of the game ball. If it corresponds to a winning, the process proceeds to step S314, a process of adding 1 to the 10 prize ball counter PC2 is executed, and this process is completed.

<Fuzu Fuden control processing>
Next, for convenience of explanation, first, the general-purpose and general-purpose control process executed in step S210 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

In the Fuzu Fuden control process, a process for acquiring the hold information on the Fuzu side is executed when a prize has been awarded to the through gate 35. Then, when the reserved information on the normal drawing side is stored, a support lottery is performed for the reserved information, and the process for performing the production for the general drawing is executed with the support lottery as an opportunity. Further, based on the lottery result of the support lottery, the process of opening and closing the electric accessory 34a of the second operating port 34 is executed.

Specifically, first, in step S401, the process of acquiring the pending information on the normal drawing side is executed. In the acquisition process, on condition that the through flag is set in the through flag storage area, the numerical information of the electric service random number counter C4 (that is, the hold information on the normal drawing side) is stored in the electric service hold area 204c. To execute. However, the acquisition of the hold information on the normal drawing side is performed within the range of the upper limit of the hold. By the way, the through flag is cleared when the hold information on the normal drawing side is acquired.

In the following step S402, a process of reading the information of the general-purpose counters provided in the various counter areas 204d of the main RAM 204 is executed. In the following step S403, a process of reading the Fuzu-fuden address table stored in the various table storage areas 203a of the main ROM 203 is executed. Then, in step S404, the process of acquiring the start address corresponding to the information of the Fuzu Fuden counter is executed from the Fuzu Fuden address table.

Here, the processing contents of steps S402 to S404 will be described.

As described above, the Fuzu Fuden control process includes a process related to the production for the Fuzu and a process related to opening and closing of the electric accessory 34a. In this case, as the processing related to the effect for the normal map, the normal map fluctuation start process, the normal map change process, and the normal map finalization process are set. Further, as the processing related to the opening and closing of the electric accessory 34a, a processing during the opening of the general electric power and a processing during the closing of the general electric power are set.

In such a processing configuration, the Fuzu Fuden counter is a counter for the main MPU 202 to grasp which of the above-mentioned plurality of types of processing should be executed. In the Fuzu Fuden address table, the start address in the program for executing the above-mentioned plurality of types of processing is set in correspondence with the numerical information of the Fuzu Fuden counter.

Numerical information from 0 to 4 can be set in the Fuzu Fuden counter, and the Fuzu Fuden address table has a one-to-one correspondence with each numerical information of the Fuzu Fuden counter, and the start address information ( "NSA0" to "NSA4") are set. In this case, the start address NSA0 is the start address of the program for executing the normal map variation start process, and the start address NSA1 is the start address of the program for executing the normal map variation start process, and the start address NSA2. Is the start address of the program for executing the process during confirmation of the normal figure, the start address NSA3 is the start address of the program for executing the process during the opening of the normal power, and the start address NSA4 is the closed state of the normal power. The start address of the program for executing processing.

The Fuzu Fuden counter is used in the next processing round when the processing corresponding to the currently stored numerical information is completed and the condition for updating the numerical information is satisfied. 1 addition, 1 subtraction, or 0 clear corresponding to the process executed in the electric control process. Therefore, in the Fuzu Fuden control process at each processing time, it is sufficient to execute the process according to the numerical information set in the Fuzu Fuden counter.

According to the above configuration, it is possible for the main MPU 202 to grasp which process should be executed as the normal power control without checking the presence or absence of various flags. Therefore, the processing can be simplified.

After executing the process of step S404, the process proceeds to step S405. In step S405, a process of jumping (migrating) to the process indicated by the start address acquired in step S404 is executed. Specifically, when the acquired start address is NSA0, it jumps to the normal map fluctuation start process in step S406, and when the acquired start address is NSA1, it jumps to the normal map change process in step S407. If the acquired start address is NSA2, it jumps to the process during confirmation of the normal figure in step S408, and if the acquired start address is NSA3, it jumps to the process during opening of the normal power in step S409 and the acquired start. If the address is NSA4, the process jumps to the process of closing the normal electric power in step S410. Then, after executing any of the processes of steps S406 to S410, the present power control process is terminated. Hereinafter, the processes of steps S406 to S410 will be described individually.

First, the normal map fluctuation start processing in step S406 will be described. In the normal map fluctuation start process, it is determined whether or not the hold information on the normal map side is stored in the electric service hold area 204c, and if the hold information on the normal map side is stored, a support lottery is executed. To do. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the electric service random number counter C4 stored in the electric service holding area 204c is a value corresponding to the support winning. Then, based on the lottery result of the support lottery, the normal map fluctuation time, which is the variation display time of the normal symbol on the accessory display unit 44, is determined. In this case, the normal map fluctuation time in the high frequency support mode is set shorter than the firing cycle of the game ball.

Then, the variable display of the normal map is started by the display unit 44 for the accessory, the normal figure normal electric counter is updated from 0 to 1, and the change start process of the normal figure is completed.

In the process of changing the normal map in step S407, a process for updating the display on the accessory display unit 44 is executed. In this case, the Fuzu Fuden counter is updated from 1 to 2 on condition that the passage of the Fuzu fluctuation time has been confirmed.

In the process of determining the normal map in step S408, it is determined whether or not the lottery result of the support lottery is the support winning. If the support is not won, the numerical information of the Fuzu Fuden counter is cleared to 0, and then the processing during the confirmation of this Fuzu is terminated. On the other hand, when the support is won, the electric accessory 34a is opened and closed in a predetermined manner. As a result, the game ball can be won in the second operating port 34. The opening / closing operation is continued until either the number of winning game balls to the second operating port 34 reaches a predetermined upper limit number or the opening time reaches a predetermined upper limit time. ..

In this case, set the opening time corresponding to the support mode. Specifically, in the low-frequency support mode, the electric accessory 34a is executed once for a short time with a relatively short opening time, whereas in the high-frequency support mode, the electric accessory 34a is relatively open. The long-time opening with a long opening time is executed a plurality of times (three times). In this case, the interval between the long-time opening of 1 and the next long-time opening is set shorter than the firing cycle of the game ball.

Then, the Fuzu Fuden counter is updated from 2 to 3, and the Fuzu finalization process is completed.

In the process during opening of the electric power in step S409, the open state of the electric accessory 34a is maintained until the closing timing or the support end condition is satisfied. If the number of winnings reaches the upper limit and the support end condition is satisfied during the opening of the electric accessory 34a, or if the closing timing (in the high frequency support mode, the closing timing related to the third opening) is reached. The Fuzu Fuden counter is initialized to 0, and the processing during the opening of this Fuden is completed.

On the other hand, when the closing timing related to the first or second opening in the high frequency support mode is reached, the normal drawing counter is updated from 3 to 4, and the processing during the opening of the normal power is terminated.

In the process during closing of the electric accessory in step S410, the closed state of the electric accessory 34a is maintained, and when the closing time elapses, the process for reopening the electric accessory 34a is executed. Specifically, the Fuzu Fuden counter is updated from 4 to 3.

<Special figure special electric control processing>
Next, the special figure special electric control process executed in step S209 of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 12) will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

In the special figure special electric control process, when a prize is generated in the first operating port 33 or the second operating port 34, a process for acquiring the hold information is executed, and when the hold information is stored. A pass / fail judgment is made for the held information, and a process for performing a game rounding effect is executed with the pass / fail judgment as an opportunity. In addition, based on the result of the winning / failing determination, the process of shifting to the open / close execution mode after the effect for the game round is executed, and the process during the open / close execution mode and at the end of the open / close execution mode is executed.

Specifically, first, in step S501, the process of acquiring the reserved information on the special figure side is executed. The process of acquiring the reserved information on the special drawing side will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

First, in step S601, it is determined whether or not the game ball has won a prize (starting prize) in the first operating port 33. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the first operating port winning flag is set. When it is determined that the game ball has won the first operating opening 33, in step S602, the first operating opening winning flag is deleted.

In the following step S603, an external signal setting process is performed to output a signal to the management control device on the game hall side that the game ball has won a prize in the first operating port 33. The external signal setting process may be executed in step S215.

In step S604, the value stored in the hold number storage area of the hold area Ra for the first display unit is read, and the start hold storage number RaN stored in the hold area Ra for the first display unit is set (hereinafter). , 1st start hold storage number RaN).

On the other hand, when it is determined in step S601 that the game ball has not won the first operating port 33, in step S605 it is determined whether or not the game ball has won the second operating port 34 (starting winning). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the second operating port flag is set. When it is determined that the game ball has won the second operating port 34, the second operating port flag is erased in step S606.

After that, in step S607, an external signal setting process is performed to output a signal to the management control device on the game hall side that the game ball has won a prize in the second operating port 34. The external signal setting process may be executed in step S215.

In step S608, the value stored in the hold number storage area of the hold area Rb for the second display unit is read, and the start hold storage number RbN stored in the hold area Rb for the second display unit is set (hereinafter). , Second start hold storage number RbN).

After executing the process of step S604 or step S608, the pending information acquisition process is performed in steps S609 to S613 to end this process.

Specifically, first, in step S609, it is determined whether or not the start hold storage number N (RaN or RbN) is less than the upper limit value (4 in the present embodiment). If the start hold storage number N is the upper limit value, this process is terminated as it is, and if it is less than the upper limit value, the start hold storage number N of the corresponding display unit hold area is incremented by 1 in step S610. , The value stored in the total number of reservations storage area (hereinafter referred to as the common number of reservations CRN) is incremented by 1 in step S611.

In the following step S612, the values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3 are stored in the first storage area of the corresponding free storage area of the display unit holding area, that is, in step S610. Store in the storage area corresponding to the incremented hold storage number.

That is, when the first start hold storage number RaN is set, each value of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3 is set in the free storage area of the hold area Ra for the first display unit. It is stored in the first storage area, that is, the storage area corresponding to the first start hold storage number RaN incremented by 1 in step S610.

When the second start hold storage number RbN is set, the values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3 are set in the free storage area of the hold area Rb for the second display unit. It is stored in the first storage area, that is, the storage area corresponding to the second start hold storage number RbN incremented by 1 in step S610.

In the following step S613, after setting the hold command as the command to be transmitted to the voice emission control device 72, this process ends. The hold command is transmitted to the voice emission control device 72 in the display control process in step S211. In the voice emission control device 72, a process for changing the display in the first hold lamp unit 45 and the second hold lamp unit 46 of the variable display unit 36 in accordance with the increase in the number of holds, based on the received hold command. To execute.

On the other hand, when both steps S601 and S605 are NO, that is, when no game ball is won in any of the operating ports 33 and 34, this process is terminated as it is.

Returning to the description of the special figure special electric control process (FIG. 15), after executing the hold information acquisition process on the special figure side in step S501, the process proceeds to step S502. In step S502, a process of reading the information of the special figure special electric counter provided in the various counter areas 204d of the main RAM 204 is executed. In the following step S503, a process of reading the special figure special electric address table stored in the various table storage areas 203a of the main ROM 203 is executed. Then, in step S504, the process of acquiring the start address corresponding to the information of the special figure special electric counter from the special figure special electric address table is executed.

Here, the processing contents of steps S502 to S504 will be described.

As already described, the special figure special electric control process includes a process related to the effect for the game round and a process related to the open / close execution mode. In this case, as the processing related to the effect for the game round, the special figure variation start process (step S506), which is the process for starting the effect for the game round, and the process for advancing the effect for the game round. A certain special figure changing process (step S507) and a special figure finalizing process (step S508), which is a process for ending the effect for the game round, are set.

Further, as the processing related to the opening / closing execution mode, the special electric power start processing (step S509) which is the processing for controlling the opening of the opening / closing execution mode and the special electric power which is the processing for controlling the open state of the variable winning device 32. The opening process (step S510), the special electric closing process (step S511), which is a process for controlling the closed state of the variable winning device 32, the ending of the opening / closing execution mode, and the gaming state at the end of the opening / closing execution mode. The special electric power termination process (step S512), which is a process for controlling the transition of the above, is set.

In such a processing configuration, the special figure special electric counter is a counter for the main MPU 202 to grasp which of the above-mentioned plurality of types of processing should be executed. The start address of the program for executing the above-mentioned plurality of types of processing is set corresponding to the numerical information of the special figure special electric counter.

In this case, the start address SA0 is the start address of the program for executing the special figure change start process (step S506), and the start address SA1 is the start address of the program for executing the special figure change process (step S507). The start address SA2 is the start address of the program for executing the special figure determination process (step S508), and the start address SA3 is the start address of the program for executing the special electric start process (step S509). The start address is the start address, the start address SA4 is the start address of the program for executing the special electric power opening process (step S510), and the start address SA5 is the start address of the program for executing the special electric power closing process (step S511). It is a start address, and the start address SA6 is a start address of a program for executing the special electric power termination process (step S512).

The special figure special electric counter controls the special figure special electric power in the next processing time when the condition for updating the numerical information is satisfied when the processing corresponding to the numerical information currently stored is completed. 1 addition, 1 subtraction, or 0 clear (initialization) is performed according to the process executed in the process. Therefore, in the special figure special electric control process at each processing time, it is sufficient to execute the process according to the numerical information set in the special figure special electric counter. The special figure special electric counter is set to 0 as an initial value.

According to the above configuration, it is possible for the main MPU 202 to grasp which process should be executed as the special figure special electric control without checking the presence or absence of various flags. For example, the effect for game times is started when the effects for other game times are not executed and the open / close execution mode is not executed. However, if each state is to be judged by the presence or absence of the flag, the effect for game times is used. In the process related to the effect of, before starting the effect for the game round, it is confirmed whether or not the flag indicating that the effect for the game round is being executed is set, and the open / close execution mode is being executed. It becomes necessary to confirm whether or not the flag indicating that the flag is set. In addition, during the execution of the effect for the game round, it is confirmed whether or not the flag indicating that the effect for the game round is being executed is set, and the flag indicating that the confirmation display is being performed is set. It will be necessary to confirm whether or not it is.

Further, the open / close execution mode is started when the effect for the game round is finished and the other open / close execution modes are not executed. However, if each state is to be judged by the presence or absence of the flag, the open / close execution mode is involved. In the process, before starting the open / close execution mode, it is confirmed whether or not the flag indicating that the effect for the game round is completed is set, and the flag indicating that the open / close execution mode is being executed is set. It is necessary to confirm whether or not it has been set, and if it is being opened, it is necessary to confirm whether or not a flag indicating that it is being opened is set. In addition, after the opening, it is confirmed whether or not the flag indicating that the open / close execution mode is being executed is set, and whether or not the flag indicating that the variable winning device 32 is being opened is set. It will be necessary to confirm whether or not. Furthermore, when the ending is in progress, it is necessary to confirm whether or not the flag indicating that the ending is in progress is set.

On the other hand, if the special figure special electric counter is used, it is not necessary to prepare various flags, and information for confirming the execution timing of each process is also aggregated. Therefore, the processing can be simplified.

After executing the process of step S504, in step S505, a process of jumping to the process indicated by the start address acquired in step S504 is executed. Specifically, when the acquired start address is SA0, the process jumps to the special figure variation start process in step S506.

The special figure fluctuation start processing will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

First, in step S701, it is determined whether or not the common hold number CRN is 1 or more. When the common hold number CRN is less than 1, it means that none of the hold information is stored in the hold areas Ra and Rb for each display unit, so that this process is terminated as it is.

On the other hand, when the common hold number CRN is 1 or more, the data setting process is executed in step S702. The data setting process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

First, in step S801, it is determined whether or not the second start hold storage number RbN stored in the hold area Rb for the second display unit is 0 or not. When the second start hold storage number RbN is 0, the data setting process for the first display unit of steps S802 to S807 is executed, and when the second start hold storage number RbN is not 0, steps S808 to step The data setting process for the second display unit of S813 is executed.

Here, the case where the data setting process is executed is the case where the common hold number CRN is 1 or more as described above. In this case, in the data setting process, it is determined whether or not the second start hold storage number RbN is 0, and if it is not 0, that is, when the hold information for variable display is stored in the second display unit 43b. The data stored in the hold area Rb for the second display unit is set for variable display regardless of whether or not the first start hold storage number RaN is 1 or more. As a result, when the hold information is stored in both the hold area Ra for the first display unit and the hold area Rb for the second display unit, the hold area Rb for the second display unit corresponding to the second operating port 34 The pending information stored in is given priority.

In the data setting process for the first display unit, first, in step S802, the first hold storage number RaN of the hold area Ra for the first display unit is decremented by 1. In the following step S803, the common hold number CRN is decremented by 1. After that, in step S804, the data stored in the first area of the holding area Ra for the first display unit is moved to the execution area AE.

After that, in step S805, a process of shifting the data stored in the storage area of the holding area Ra for the first display unit is executed. This data shift process is a process of shifting the data stored in the first to fourth areas in order to the lower area side, clearing the data in the first area, and from the second area to the first area and the first. The data in each area is shifted in the order of 3 area → 2nd area, 4th area → 3rd area.

In the following step S806, the second display unit flag (second display unit information) is stored in the second display unit flag storage area (second display unit information storage means) provided in the various flag storage areas 204e of the main RAM 204. If so, erase it and keep it in that state if it is not remembered. The second display unit flag is information for identifying whether the start of the variation display this time is either the first display unit 43a or the second display unit 43b.

In the following step S807, a shift command (shift generation information) is set, which is information for causing the voice emission control device 72, which is a control device on the sub side, to recognize that the data in the hold area has been shifted. Execute the process. In this case, from the command storage area 203b of the main ROM 203, information that the hold area targeted for the current data shift corresponds to the hold area Ra for the first display unit, that is, the first operation port 33. Select a shift command that contains information that it corresponds to. Then, the present data setting process is terminated.

The shift command set in step S807 is transmitted to the voice emission control device 72 in step S211. The voice emission control device 72 executes a process for changing the display in the first hold lamp unit 45 of the variable display unit 36 in accordance with the decrease in the number of hold numbers, based on the received shift command.

In the data setting process for the second display unit, first, in step S808, the second hold storage number RbN of the hold area Rb for the second display unit is decremented by 1. In the following step S809, the common hold number CRN is decremented by 1. After that, in step S810, the data stored in the first area of the holding area Rb for the second display unit is moved to the execution area AE.

After that, in step S811, the process of shifting the data stored in the storage area of the holding area Rb for the second display unit is executed. This data shift process is a process of shifting the data stored in the first to fourth areas in order to the lower area side, clearing the data in the first area, and from the second area to the first area and the first. The data in each area is shifted in the order of 3 area → 2nd area, 4th area → 3rd area.

In the following step S812, the second display unit flag (second display unit information) is stored in the second display unit flag storage area (second display unit information storage means) provided in the various flag storage areas 204e of the main RAM 204. If not, the second display unit flag is stored, and if it is stored, that state is maintained.

In the following step S813, a shift command (shift generation information) is set, which is information for causing the voice emission control device 72, which is a control device on the sub side, to recognize that the data in the holding area has been shifted. In this case, from the command storage area 203b of the main ROM 203 to the information that the hold area targeted for the current data shift corresponds to the hold area Rb for the second display unit, that is, to the second operation port 34. Select a shift command that contains information that it is supported. Then, the present data setting process is terminated.

The shift command selected in step S813 is transmitted to the voice emission control device 72 in step S211. The voice emission control device 72 executes a process for changing the display in the second hold lamp unit 46 of the variable display unit 36 in accordance with the decrease in the number of hold numbers, based on the received shift command.

Returning to the description of the special figure fluctuation start process (FIG. 17), after executing the data setting process, the pass / fail determination process is executed in step S703. In detail, the jackpot random number counter C1 stored in the execution area AE is set in the winning / failing table by grasping the current winning / losing lottery mode and referring to the winning / failing table corresponding to the grasped winning / failing lottery mode. Judge whether or not it matches the winning value.

After that, in step S704, it is determined whether or not the result of the winning / failing determination is a big hit. If the jackpot is won, the process proceeds to step S705 to execute the distribution determination process. Specifically, by checking the second display unit flag, it is possible to grasp which of the operating ports 33 and 34 the winning information is based on the hold information that triggered the fluctuation display this time. After that, the distribution table corresponding to the grasped result is read out. Then, by referring to the read-out distribution table, it is specified which jackpot result the jackpot type counter C2 stored in the execution area AE corresponds to.

In the following step S706, the jackpot flag is set. In detail, a plurality of types of jackpot flags are set corresponding to each jackpot result. In step S706, the jackpot flag corresponding to the distribution result in step S705 is set in the predetermined flag storage area. This makes it possible to identify which jackpot result was won.

After that, in step S707, a process of setting the stop result for the jackpot result is executed. Specifically, based on the second display unit flag, the display unit that is the target of the current variation display is specified among the display units 43a and 43b. Then, the stop result is determined based on the type of the jackpot flag.

On the other hand, if the jackpot is not won, step S704 is negatively determined, and a process of setting a stop result for the loss result is executed.

After executing the process of step S707 or step S708, the variation pattern command setting process is executed in step S709. A plurality of types of fluctuation pattern commands having different effect times are set in the command storage area 203b, and one of the plurality of types of fluctuation pattern commands is selected by using the fluctuation type counter CS to be output. Set as. As a result, the variation pattern command is transmitted to the voice emission control device 72. In this case, the effect time set in the selected variation pattern command is set to the variation display time of the display unit that is the target of the variation display. That is, it can be said that the process of step S709 is a process of determining the variable display time of the main display unit 43.

After that, in step S710, the fluctuation display is started at the display unit that is the target of the fluctuation display this time, and in step S711, the special figure special electric counter is added by 1 to end this process.

Returning to the description of the special figure special electric control process (FIG. 15), if the acquired start address is SA1, the process jumps to the special figure changing process in step S507. In the special figure changing process, a process of determining whether or not the timing is before the finalized display is executed while the game times are being continued (during the variable display of the main display unit 43), and if it is before the finalized display. A process for regularly changing the display mode of the pattern on the main display unit 43 is executed.

By the way, instead of waiting in the special figure changing process until the final display timing is reached, if it is not the final display timing, the above special figure changing process is executed and then the special figure is changing. End the process. In addition, when it is time to confirm the display, by adding 1 to the numerical information of the special figure special electric counter, the numerical information of the counter can be changed from the one corresponding to the special figure changing process to the special figure fixing process. Update to what you did.

If the acquired start address is SA2, the process jumps to the process of determining the special figure in step S508. In the process of confirming the special figure, the final stop command is transmitted to the voice emission control device 72 and the symbol is displayed on the main display unit 43 in order for the symbol display device 41 to display the stop result of the current game round as the final stop. The mode is a display mode corresponding to the lottery result of this game. In addition, in the process of confirming the special figure, it is determined whether or not the period during which the confirmation is being displayed has elapsed, and if the period has elapsed, it is determined whether or not the transition to the open / close execution mode occurs. , When the transition to the open / close execution mode occurs, the process for transition to the open / close execution mode is executed.

By the way, instead of waiting in the special figure finalizing process until the period during the confirmation display elapses, if the period has not elapsed, the special figure finalizing process is terminated. In addition, when the period during the confirmation display has elapsed, the numerical information of the special figure special electric counter is initialized (that is, "0" is cleared) in the situation where the transition to the open / close execution mode does not occur, and the transition to the open / close execution mode is performed. By adding 1 to the numerical information of the special figure special electric counter, the numerical information of the special figure special electric counter is updated from the one corresponding to the special figure finalizing process to the one corresponding to the special electric start process.

If the acquired start address is SA3, the process jumps to the special electric start processing in step S509. In the special electric power start processing, an opening command indicating that the open / close execution mode is started is transmitted to the voice emission control device 72. Further, in the special electric power start processing, it is determined whether or not the opening period of the open / close execution mode has elapsed. If the opening period has not passed, the special electric train start process is terminated instead of waiting in the special electric train start process. Therefore, after the opening effect of the opening / closing execution mode is started, the special electric power start process is started every time the special figure special electric power control process is started until the opening period elapses. In addition, when the opening period has passed, by adding 1 to the numerical information of the special figure special electric counter, the numerical information of the special figure special electric counter is changed from the one corresponding to the special electric start processing to the one corresponding to the special electric opening processing. Update to.

If the acquired start address is SA4, the process jumps to the process during opening of the special electric power in step S510. In the processing during the opening of the special electric power, one round game is started, and it is determined whether or not the end condition of the round game is satisfied. If the end condition is not satisfied, the process for monitoring the establishment of the above end condition is executed instead of waiting in the process during the opening of the special electric power, and then the process during the opening of the special electric power is terminated. When the above end condition is satisfied, by adding 1 to the numerical information of the special figure special electric counter, the numerical information of the special figure special electric counter can be changed from the one corresponding to the special electric open processing to the special electric closed processing. Update to what you did.

If the acquired start address is SA5, the process jumps to the process during closing of the special electric train in step S511. In the process of closing the special electric train, a process of ending one round game is executed. Further, in the interval period between round games, it is determined whether or not the interval period has elapsed. If the interval period has not passed, the processing during the closing of the special electric train is terminated instead of waiting in the processing during the closing of the special electric train. Therefore, when the interval period is started, the special electric power closing process is started every time the special electric power control process is started until the period elapses. In addition, when the interval period has elapsed, the numerical information of the special figure special electric counter is subtracted by 1, so that the numerical information of the special figure special electric counter is changed from the one corresponding to the special electric closing process to the special electric opening processing. Update to one.

On the other hand, in the process of closing the special electric power for the last round game, the numerical information of the special figure special electric counter is added by 1 after the process of ending one round game is executed, so that the numerical information of the special electric special electric counter is closed. Update from the one corresponding to the intermediate processing to the one corresponding to the special train end processing.

If the acquired start address is SA6, the process jumps to the special electric termination process in step S512. In the special electric power termination process, an ending command indicating that the opening / closing execution mode is terminated is transmitted to the voice emission control device 72. Further, in the special electric power termination process, it is determined whether or not the ending period of the open / close execution mode has elapsed. If the ending period has not passed, the special train end process is terminated instead of waiting in the special train end process. In addition, when the ending period has elapsed, after executing the process for setting the game state (lottery mode and support mode) after the open / close execution mode, the numerical information of the special figure special electric counter is initialized. The numerical information of the special figure special electric counter is updated from the one corresponding to the special electric end processing to the one corresponding to the special figure fluctuation start processing.

<About payout output processing>
Next, the payout output process executed in step S214 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

First, in step S901, it is determined whether or not the inner frame 13 or the front door frame 14 is being opened based on the detection results of the inner frame opening switch 104 and the front door frame opening switch 205.
If either one is open, this process is terminated as it is, while if both are closed, in step S902, the payout abnormality is based on the payout abnormality signal output from the payout control device 78. Determine if it is in a state.

If the payout is abnormal, this process is terminated as it is, while if the payout is not abnormal, it is determined in step S903 whether or not any of the prize ball counters PC1 to PC4 is 1 or more. .. If any of the prize ball counters PC1 to PC4 is 0, this process is terminated as it is, while if any of the prize ball counters is 1 or more, the payout control device 78 is in step S904. It is determined whether or not the prize ball permission signal input from is at the HI level indicating a state in which the output of the prize ball command is permitted. If the prize ball permission signal is at the HI level, the prize ball command setting process is executed in step S905 to end this process.

On the other hand, when the prize ball permission signal is at the LOW level indicating a state in which the output of the prize ball command is prohibited, it is determined in step S906 whether or not the current support mode is the high frequency support mode. If it is not in the high-frequency support mode, this process is terminated as it is, while in the case of the high-frequency support mode, the prize ball counter adjustment process is executed in step S907 to end this process.

The setting process of the prize ball command will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

First, in step S1001, it is determined whether or not the one prize ball counter PC4 is 3 or more. When the counter PC4 for one prize ball is 3 or more, the process proceeds to step S1002, and three commands for one prize ball are set as commands to be output. As a result, one prize ball command is sequentially transmitted to the payout control device 78. Then, in step S1003, one prize ball counter PC4 is subtracted by three.

On the other hand, when the counter PC4 for one prize ball is less than 3, it is determined in step S1004 whether or not the counter PC4 for one prize ball is 1 or more and a specific period has elapsed. If the affirmative determination is made in step S1004, the process proceeds to step S1005, and the same number of single prize ball commands as the one prize ball counter PC4 is set as the output target command. Then, in step S1006, the one prize ball counter PC4 is cleared to 0.

According to such a configuration, the one prize ball command is not output every time a prize is generated in the second operating port 34, but is based on the fact that the winning in the second operating port 34 is performed three times. , Is output together. Further, even if the second operating port 34 has been won less than three times, if a specific period has passed since the last prize was won, the prize ball commands for the number of times the prize has been won are transmitted.

After executing the process of step S1003 or step S1006, in step S1007, it is determined whether or not the 15 prize ball counter PC1 is not 0.

If the 15 prize ball counter PC1 is not 0, the process proceeds to step S1008, and the 15 prize ball command is set as an output target. Then, in step S1009, the 15 prize ball counter PC1 is subtracted by 1.

When a negative determination is made in step S1007, or after the processing in step S1009 is executed, it is determined in step S1010 whether or not the 10 prize ball counter PC2 is not 0.

If the 10-prize ball counter PC2 is not 0, the process proceeds to step S1011 and the 10-prize ball command is set as an output target. Then, in step S1012, the 10 prize ball counter PC2 is subtracted by 1.

When a negative determination is made in step S1010, or after the processing in step S1012 is executed, it is determined in step S1013 whether or not the three prize ball counter PC3 is not 0.

If the three-prize ball counter PC3 is not 0, the process proceeds to step S1014, and the three-prize ball command is set as an output target. Then, in step S1015, the three prize ball counters PC3 are subtracted by 1, and this process is completed. If the counter PC3 for three prize balls is 0, this process is terminated as it is.

Here, the prize ball commands are configured to be sequentially output in the set order. Therefore, when each prize ball command is set in the same processing time, each prize is given in the order of priority of 1 prize ball command → 15 prize ball command → 10 prize ball command → 3 prize ball command. The ball command will be output.

As described above, in the high frequency support mode, the winning frequency to the second operating port 34 is higher than the other winning frequencies. Therefore, the counter PC4 for one prize ball tends to overflow. On the other hand, in the prize ball command, a configuration is adopted in which one prize ball command related to a prize having a higher frequency than other prizes is preferentially output under the situation of the high frequency support mode. As a result, the counter PC4 for one prize ball is easily subtracted, so that it is possible to prevent the counter PC4 for one prize ball from overflowing.

Further, in the high frequency support mode, after the one prize ball command having a high winning frequency, the order is set so that the prize ball commands are output in descending order of the number of prize balls. As a result, the ones that are advantageous to the player are sequentially output, and the profit can be preferably given to the player.

In addition, if the time lag between the occurrence of a prize with a high number of game balls to be acquired and the actual payout of the game balls based on the prize is long, the player may feel distrust. In particular, as a player, it is easy to pay attention to a prize with a high number of game balls to be acquired, so that the above time lag is easily noticeable. On the other hand, according to the present embodiment, after the one prize ball command, the prize ball command with a larger number of acquisitions is configured to be output preferentially, which gives the player a sense of distrust. Can be avoided.

Incidentally, in the present embodiment, the number of commands that can be set during the timer interrupt processing of 1 is not limited.

Next, the prize ball counter adjustment process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

First, in step S1101, it is determined whether or not the one prize ball counter PC4 is 200 or more. If the counter PC4 for one prize ball is less than 200, the process proceeds to step S1104, while if the counter PC4 for one prize ball is 200 or more, the counter PC1 for 15 prize balls is set to 1 in step S1102. to add. In the following step S1103, the counter PC4 for one prize ball is subtracted by 15, and the process proceeds to step S1104.

In step S1104, it is determined whether or not the three prize ball counter PC3 is 200 or more. If the three prize ball counter PC3 is less than 200, this process is terminated as it is, while if the three prize ball counter PC3 is 200 or more, the 15 prize ball counter PC1 is performed in step S1105. Is added by 1. In the following step S1106, the three prize ball counters PC3 are subtracted by 5, and this process ends.

According to this process, when the 1-prize ball counter PC4 or the 3-prize ball counter PC3 is 200 or more, which is close to the upper limit of 255, the 15-prize ball counter PC1 is incremented by 1. , The counters PC3 and PC4 for each prize ball are subtracted by the amount corresponding to the prize balls (15 pieces). As a result, overflow of the prize ball counters PC3 and PC4 can be suppressed while maintaining the number of prize balls.

That is, under the situation of the high frequency support mode, it is assumed that the frequency of winning each of the operating ports 33 and 34 (particularly the second operating port 34) is high, but the winning of the variable winning device 32 does not occur. .. Therefore, the counters PC3 and PC4 for each prize ball related to the winning of each of the operating ports 33 and 34, which are likely to occur, are likely to overflow.

On the other hand, according to the above processing, when the prize ball counters PC3 and PC4 related to the winning of the second operating port 34, which frequently occur, approach the upper limit value, the prize ball counters PC3 , A part of the prize balls stored in the PC4 is moved to the 15 prize ball counters PC1 whose frequency of occurrence is low and overflow is unlikely to occur, and the prize ball counters PC3 and PC4 are subtracted. As a result, it is possible to suppress the overflow of the prize ball counters PC3 and PC4 related to the prizes that occur frequently, while maintaining the number of prize balls.

<About timer interrupt processing manually executed by the payout side MPU212>
Next, the timer interrupt process executed for paying out the game ball by the payout side MPU 212 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The timer interrupt process is executed by interrupting the main process started when the power is turned on at a predetermined cycle (for example, 2 msec).

First, in step S1201, an external output process for outputting various commands and signals set in the timer interrupt process to the motor driver 215 and the like is executed.

Subsequently, in step S1202, a process of reading the prize ball command from the main control device 71 is executed. Here, as described above, the main control device 71 may output a plurality of prize ball commands at once. On the other hand, the payout side RAM 214 is provided with a prize ball command storage area 214a having a storage area for a plurality of commands. When a plurality of prize ball commands are output from the main control device 71, the prize ball commands are output in the output order (the order set as the output target by the main MPU 202) in the prize ball command storage area 214a. It is sequentially stored in each storage area of. In step S1202, it is determined whether or not the prize ball command is stored in the prize ball command storage area 214a.

After that, in step S1203, the prize ball setting process for determining the number of prize balls to be paid out by the payout device 77 is executed. This will be described later.

In the following step S1204, a state detection process for grasping the payout state is executed. Specifically, the detection signals of the inner frame opening switch 104, the ball non-detection sensor 113a, the front door frame opening switch 205, and the full tank detection sensor 216 are read.

After that, in step S1205, the prize ball payout control process for controlling the payout of the prize balls is executed. This will be described later.

In the following step S1206, the ball lending control process is executed. Specifically, it is determined whether or not a signal indicating a ball rental request is output from the ball rental connection terminal board 141, and if it is determined that there is a ball rental request, the prize ball is paid out. The process of controlling the payout device 77 to pay out the ball lending is executed on the condition that the above is not performed. Then, in step S1207, other processing is executed to end this processing.

The prize ball payout control process is executed before the ball rental payout control process. Then, as already explained, when the prize ball is paid out, the loan ball is not paid out. In other words, the payout of prize balls is given priority over the payout of lending balls.

The prize ball setting process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

First, in step S1301, it is determined whether or not the prize ball command is stored in the prize ball command storage area 214a based on the result of the command reading process in step S1202. If there is no prize ball command, this process is terminated as it is, while if the prize ball command is stored, the first prize ball command among the stored prize ball commands is grasped in step S1302. To do. After that, in step S1303, it is determined whether or not the grasped prize ball command is one prize ball command.

In the case of a single prize ball command, the process proceeds to step S1304, and the payout counter XC stored in the payout counter area 214b provided in the payout side RAM 214 is added by 1. The payout counter XC is a counter indicating the number of game balls to be paid out by the payout device 77. The payout counter area 214b is composed of 1 byte, and the payout counter XC has a maximum of 255. That is, the maximum number of game balls to be paid out that can be grasped by the payout side MPU212 side is 255.

Further, in step S1304, in addition to updating the payout counter XC, a process of deleting the grasped prize ball command (prize ball command for which the prize ball is set) is executed.

After that, the process proceeds to step S1305, and it is determined whether or not there is an unset prize ball command. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the prize ball command still exists in the prize ball command storage area 214a. If the prize ball command does not exist, the process proceeds to step S1316. On the other hand, if there is a prize ball command, the process proceeds to step S1306 to grasp the next prize ball command. Then, the process returns to step S1303.

If the grasped prize ball command is not a single prize ball command, step S1303 is negatively determined, and the process proceeds to step S1307. In step S1307, it is determined whether or not the grasped prize ball command is a 15 prize ball command. If the grasped prize ball command is not the 15 prize ball commands, the process proceeds to step S1311. On the other hand, in the case of 15 prize ball commands, the process proceeds to step S1308, the payout counter XC is added by 15, and the grasped prize ball commands are deleted.

After that, the process proceeds to step S1309, and it is determined whether or not there is an unset prize ball command. If the prize ball command does not exist, the process proceeds to step S1316, while if the prize ball command exists, the process proceeds to step S1310, grasps the next prize ball command, and proceeds to step S1311.

In step S1311, it is determined whether or not the grasped prize ball command is a 10 prize ball command. If it is not a 10-prize ball command, the process proceeds to step S1315. On the other hand, in the case of 10 prize ball commands, the process proceeds to step S1312, the payout counter XC is subtracted by 10, and the prize ball command grasped this time is deleted.

After that, in step S1313, it is determined whether or not there is an unset prize ball command. If the prize ball command does not exist, the process proceeds to step S1316. On the other hand, if there is a prize ball command, the next prize ball command is grasped in step S1314 and the process proceeds to step S1315.

Here, when a negative determination is made in step S1311, or after the execution of step S1314, it means that the grasped prize ball commands are three prize ball commands. Therefore, in step S1315, the process of adding 3 to the payout counter XC is executed, the grasped prize ball command is deleted, and the process proceeds to step S1316.

Here, as described above, the prize ball commands are transmitted in the order of 1 prize ball command → 15 prize ball commands → 10 prize ball commands → 3 prize ball commands. Then, in one timer interrupt process, a plurality of one prize ball commands may be set, while one other prize ball command is set. Therefore, until the grasped prize ball command becomes 15 prize ball commands, it is possible to correspond to the single prize ball command transmitted in a plurality of batches by repeatedly executing the processes of steps S1303 to S1306. It will be possible.

In addition, when the corresponding processing of each prize ball command is executed according to the order of the output prize ball commands, and for the prize ball commands other than the one prize ball command, the corresponding processing related to the prize ball command is executed. Is configured to execute the corresponding processing related to the next prize ball command, so that the number of loops and the number of determinations can be reduced. As a result, the processing load related to the prize ball setting process can be reduced.

The configuration is not limited to the above, and for example, a configuration may be used in which the corresponding processing for one prize ball command is executed for each processing.

In step S1316, it is determined whether or not the payout counter XC is 4 or more. If the payout counter XC is less than 4, this process is terminated as it is, while if the payout counter XC is 4 or more, the prize ball permission signal is sent from the HI level that permits the output of the prize ball command in step S1317. Set to the LOW level that prohibits the output of the prize ball command, and end this process.

Next, the prize ball payout control process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

First, in step S1401, it is determined whether or not the ball is being paid out. If the ball is being paid out, this process is terminated as it is.

On the other hand, if the ball is not being paid out, the process proceeds to step S1402, and it is determined whether or not the prize ball is being paid out. Specifically, the various flag storage areas 214c of the payout side RAM 214 are provided with a prize ball payout flag storage area in which a prize ball payout flag is set to identify that the prize ball is being paid out. .. In step S1402, it is determined whether or not the prize ball payout flag is set in the prize ball payout flag storage area.

If the prize ball is not being paid out, the process proceeds to step S1403, and it is determined whether or not there is a game ball to be paid out. Specifically, it is determined whether the payout counter XC is not 0.

If the payout counter XC is 0, this process is terminated as it is, while if the payout counter XC is not 0, the process proceeds to step S1404 to start paying out the game balls in the payout device 77.

Here, the rotation mode of the payout motor 127 at the start is determined according to the payout counter XC. Specifically, the payout counter XC determines whether or not it has a predetermined specific value (for example, 3) or more, and if it is 3 or more, it corresponds to the high-speed mode so that the payout motor 127 starts rotating in the high-speed mode. The drive signal is output to the motor driver 215. On the other hand, if the payout counter XC is less than 3, a drive signal corresponding to the low speed mode is output to the motor driver 215 so that the payout motor 127 starts rotating in the low speed mode. Further, in order to specify that the prize ball is being paid out, the prize ball payout flag is set in the prize ball payout flag storage area provided in the various flag storage areas 214c of the payout side RAM 214.

Here, normally, three prize ball commands are output together. In addition, all the other prize ball commands perform three or more prize balls. Therefore, the payout of the prize ball is likely to be started in the high-speed mode. In other words, the one prize ball command is configured to output collectively so that the sum of the number of game balls paid out by each one prize ball command is the number of game balls that triggers the operation in the high-speed mode. Has been done.

After that, other processing is executed in step S1405 to end this processing.

If the prize ball is not being paid out, the process proceeds to step S1406 to determine whether or not the inner frame 13 or the front door frame 14 is open, and a game is played in the tank 76 by the ball non-detection sensor 113a. It is determined whether or not there is a state in which it is detected that there is no ball, and a state in which the game ball stored in the lower plate 62a is detected by the full tank detection sensor 216).

If the inner frame 13 and the front door frame 14 are not open and the payout is not in an abnormal state, the negative determination in step S1406 is made, and the process proceeds to step S1407. In step S1407, it is determined whether or not the payout counter XC is 0.

When affirmative determination is made in step S1406 or step S1407, in step S1408, a stop setting process for stopping the payout of the game ball by the payout device 77 is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1405. Specifically, a stop signal is output to the motor driver 215. When the motor driver 215 receives the stop signal, the motor driver 215 stops the output of the excitation signal that drives the payout motor 127.

When the negative determination in step S1406 and step S1407 is made, it means that the game ball is being paid out normally and the game ball to be paid out remains. In this case, the process proceeds to step S1409, and it is determined whether or not the rotation mode of the payout motor 127 is the high-speed mode.

In the high-speed mode, the process proceeds to step S1410, and it is determined whether or not the payout counter XC is 2 or less. If it is not 2 or less, the process proceeds to step S1414, while if the payout counter XC is 2 or less, the process proceeds to step S1411, and the rotation mode of the payout motor 127 is switched from the high speed mode to the low speed mode.

On the other hand, when the current rotation mode is not the high-speed mode, that is, the low-speed mode, the process proceeds to step S1412, and it is determined whether or not the payout counter XC is 3 or more. If the payout counter XC is less than 3, the process proceeds to step S1414. On the other hand, when the payout counter XC is 3 or more, the process proceeds to step S1413, and the rotation mode of the payout motor 127 is switched from the low speed mode to the high speed mode.

According to this configuration, when the number of game balls to be paid out is 2 or less, the rotation mode of the payout motor 127 is the low speed mode, and when the number of game balls to be paid out is 3 or more, the payout motor 127 is set. Rotation mode becomes high speed mode.

In step S1414, it is determined whether or not the game ball has been paid out by the payout device 77 based on the detection result of the payout ball detection sensor 128. If it is not detected that the game ball has been paid out, the process proceeds to step S1405 as it is. On the other hand, when it is detected that the game ball has been paid out, the process proceeds to step S1415, and the payout counter XC is subtracted by 1.

In the following step S1416, it is determined whether or not the payout counter XC is 3 or less. If the payout counter XC is not 3 or less (4 or more), the process proceeds to step S1405, while if the payout counter XC is 3 or less, the process proceeds to step S1417, and the prize ball permission signal is sent to the main MPU 202. Set to the HI level that allows the output of the prize ball command by. Then, the process proceeds to step S1405.

As described above, the prize ball permission signal has a LOW level that prohibits the output of the prize ball command when the payout counter XC is 4 or more. That is, the payout side MPU 212 permits the output of the prize ball command from the main side MPU 202 when the number of game balls to be paid out is 3 or less, while the payout side MPU 212 allows the output of the prize ball command to be paid out when the number of game balls to be paid out is 4 or more. Prohibits the prize ball command from the payout side MPU212 side.

Here, the payout counter XC (3) at which the prize ball permission signal is at the HI level is larger than the payout counter XC (2) that triggers the payout motor 127 to switch from the high-speed mode to the low-speed mode. That is, the prize ball permission signal is switched from the LOW level to the HI level before the rotation mode is switched from the high speed mode to the low speed mode. As a result, the high-speed mode of the payout motor 127 can be easily maintained. Therefore, the payout of the game ball can be preferably performed.

In particular, in the timer interrupt process of 1, after the confirmation process (step S1414) of the payout detection of the game ball is executed, the switching determination of whether or not to set the prize ball permission signal to the HI level is performed. As a result, the prize ball permission signal can be set to the HI level during the timer interrupt processing of 1. Therefore, it is possible to advance the timing at which the prize ball permission signal reaches the HI level, and it is possible to advance the output timing of the prize ball command.

<About the mode of paying out prize balls>
The mode of paying out the prize balls will be described with reference to the time chart of FIG. It is assumed that the payout counter XC is 0 in the initial state. In addition, due to the drawing, some time intervals are shown at intervals different from the actual time intervals.

First, the prize ball command is output at the timing of t1. As for the prize ball command, it is assumed that one prize ball command is three. In this case, as shown in FIG. 25B, the payout counter XC is incremented by 3 counts. Then, as shown in FIG. 25 (e), the payout motor 127 starts rotating in the high speed mode. In this case, since the payout counter XC is less than 4, the prize ball permission signal maintains the HI level as shown in FIG. 25 (d).

After that, when the payout of the game ball is detected at the timing of t2, the payout counter XC is decremented by 1. Then, the rotation mode of the payout motor 127 is switched from the high speed mode to the low speed mode. Then, when the payout of the game ball is detected at the timings of t3 and t4, the payout counter XC becomes 0 and the payout motor 127 is stopped.

Here, the period from the timing of t1 to the timing of t2 is the high-speed payout interval Tx, and the period from the timing of t2 to the timing of t3 is the low-speed payout interval Ty. The high-speed payout interval Tx is shorter than the low-speed payout interval Ty.

After that, the prize ball command is output again at the timing of t5. As for the prize ball command, it is assumed that one prize ball command is three. In this case, similarly to the timing of t1, the payout counter XC becomes 3, and the payout motor 127 operates in the high-speed mode.

At the timing of t6, the payout of the game ball is detected, the payout counter XC is subtracted by 1, and the rotation mode of the payout motor 127 becomes the low speed mode. After that, the game balls are paid out at the timing of t7, and 10 prize ball commands are output at the timing of t8. In this case, the payout counter XC is added by 10. Then, the prize ball permission signal is switched from the HI level to the LOW level, and the output of the prize ball command is prohibited. Further, the rotation mode of the payout motor 127 is switched to the high speed mode.

After that, at each timing from the timing of t9 to the timing of t15, the payout of the game ball is detected, and the payout counter XC is decremented by 1 each time.

Then, when the game ball is paid out at the timing of t16, the payout counter XC becomes 3. As a result, the prize ball permission signal becomes the HI level, and the output of the prize ball command is permitted.

Then, at the timing of t17, the prize ball command is output. It is assumed that the prize ball command has three 1 prize ball commands and one 10 prize ball commands. In this case, the payout counter XC is added by 13 to become 16. As a result, the prize ball permission signal is switched from the HI level to the LOW level.

After that, the game balls are paid out at the timings of t18 and t19, and the payout counter XC is subtracted by 1.

Here, in a situation where any of the various prize ball counters PC1 to PC4 in the main MPU 202 is not 0, the prize ball command is output from the timing when the prize ball permission signal reaches the HI level (timing of t16) (the timing of the prize ball command is output). The period Tz up to (timing of t17) is set shorter than the high-speed payout interval Tx. As a result, the addition process of the payout counter XC based on the reception of the prize ball command is executed at the timing before the timing when the payout counter XC becomes 2, so that the payout motor 127 maintains the high speed state. ..

<About power-on setting process>
The power-on process of step S109 of the main process (FIG. 11) will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

First, in step S1501, the counters PC1 to PC4 for each prize ball are grasped. Here, in the power failure information storage process in step S201 of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 12), when it is determined that a power failure occurs, a process of saving various information stored in the main RAM 204 is executed. The information to be stored includes the counters PC1 to PC4 for each prize ball. Therefore, in step S1501, when the process of step S108 of the main process is not executed, that is, when the stored data is normal and the power failure flag is set to 1, each of the data saved at the time of power failure. The prize ball counters PC1 to PC4 are read out. On the other hand, when the data of the main RAM 204 is initialized, 0 is read out as the prize ball counters PC1 to PC4.

After that, in step S1502, it is determined whether or not the one prize ball counter PC4 is 0. If the one prize ball counter PC4 is 0, the process proceeds to step S1505. On the other hand, if the one prize ball counter PC4 is not 0, the process proceeds to step S1503, and the same number of one prize ball commands as the one prize ball counter PC4 are set as the output target commands. Then, in step S1504, the one prize ball counter PC4 is cleared to 0, and the process proceeds to step S1505.

In step S1505, it is determined whether or not the three prize ball counter PC3 is 0. If the three prize ball counter PC3 is 0, the process proceeds to step S1508. On the other hand, if the three prize ball counter PC3 is not 0, the process proceeds to step S1506, and the three prize ball command is set as the output target command. Then, in step S1507, the three prize ball counters PC3 are subtracted by 1, and the process proceeds to step S1508.

In step S1508, it is determined whether or not the counter PC2 for 10 prize balls is 0. If the counter PC2 for 10 prize balls is 0, the process proceeds to step S1511. On the other hand, if the counter PC2 for 10 prize balls is not 0, the process proceeds to step S1509, and the 10 prize ball command is set as the command to be output. Then, in step S1510, the counter PC2 for 10 prize balls is subtracted by 1, and the process proceeds to step S1511.

In step S1511, it is determined whether or not the 15 prize ball counter PC1 is 0. When the counter PC1 for 15 prize balls is 0, this process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if the 15 prize ball counter PC1 is not 0, the process proceeds to step S1512, and the 15 prize ball command is set as the output target command. Then, in step S1513, the 15 prize ball counter PC1 is subtracted by 1, and this process is completed.

According to this process, if a prize trigger that has not yet been paid out occurs during a power failure, a prize ball command based on the prize trigger is output when the power is restored. As a result, it is possible to avoid causing a disadvantage to the player due to the power failure.

Here, when the prize ball command is output when the power is restored, the buffer area for outputting the prize ball command is undefined, the storage area of the prize ball command storage area 214a is undefined, and the like. Because of this, a prize ball command transmission error is likely to occur.

On the other hand, according to the above processing, the prize ball command is set so that the first prize ball command to be output is one prize ball command in which the minimum number of game balls is set among each prize ball command. The order in which they are set is set. As a result, even if a transmission error occurs for the first prize ball command to be transmitted, the disadvantage given to the player is small. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the disadvantage of the player due to the transmission error of the first prize ball command at the time of returning from the power failure.

In particular, in general, the frequency of occurrence of the prize ball command transmission error after the power is restored decreases as the number of times the prize ball command is output increases. In this regard, according to the above processing, one prize ball command is continuously set as an output target in the initial stage after the power is restored. As a result, in a situation where a transmission error is relatively likely to occur, one prize ball command is likely to be set, so that the disadvantage of the player due to the transmission error can be more preferably suppressed.

Here, in the high frequency support mode, the winning frequency to the second operating port 34 is higher than the other winning frequencies, so that the single prize ball counter PC4 tends to overflow. On the other hand, the order of the prize ball commands is set so that one prize ball command is output preferentially. Then, the same number of 1-prize ball commands as the 1-prize ball counter PC4 are output, and the 1-prize ball counter PC4 is cleared to 0. As a result, even if the counter PC4 for one prize ball is close to the upper limit value at the time of a power failure and the support mode after the power is restored is the high frequency support mode, the counter PC4 for one prize ball does not overflow. It has become.

In this case, a plurality of one prize ball commands are output, while one other prize ball command is output. As a result, the payout counter XC of the payout side RAM 214 is prevented from overflowing. That is, if a plurality of other prize ball commands are output, the payout counter XC tends to overflow because the number of game balls to be paid out based on the other prize ball commands is large. On the other hand, since the number of game balls to be paid out is one in the one prize ball command, the payout counter XC is unlikely to overflow even when a plurality of game balls are output. Therefore, the overflow of both the one prize ball counter PC4 and the payout counter XC is suppressed by outputting a plurality of one prize ball commands at the same time while outputting one for the other prize ball commands. be able to.

The prize ball counters PC1 to PC3 other than the one prize ball counter PC4 are used to set the prize ball command in the subsequent payout output process of the timer interrupt process. As a result, the output of the prize ball command can be distributed.

According to the embodiment described in detail above, the following excellent effects are obtained.

In the high-frequency support mode, all the game balls flowing down the right region of the variable display unit 36 are configured to win a prize in the second operating port 34. Specifically, a guide nail 38b for guiding the game ball flowing down the right side region to the second operating port 34 when the electric accessory 34a is open is provided. Then, in the high-frequency support mode, the period during which the electric accessory 34a is closed is set shorter than the firing cycle of the game ball. As a result, a prize is generated in the second operating port 34 by launching the game ball into the right side region. In this case, since the number of prize balls based on the prize in the second operating port 34 (the number of game balls paid out based on the prize) is 1, the number of game balls on the player side varies under the situation of the high frequency support mode. There is no. That is, in the high-frequency support mode, the game can be played while the number of game balls is maintained. As a result, it is possible to maintain the motivation for the game without inciting the player to have excessive gambling spirit.

Here, in a configuration in which a plurality of game balls are paid out based on a prize in the second operating port 34, if an attempt is made to suppress an increase in the number of game balls in the high frequency support mode, the winning frequency in the second operating port 34 Need to be suppressed. In this case, for example, a configuration is conceivable in which the opening time and closing time of the electric accessory 34a are adjusted. Then, for the purpose of increasing the number of game balls, a so-called stop hit may be performed in which the game ball is not fired during the closed time and the game ball is fired only during the open time. On the other hand, if the prize ball is adjusted, for example, the frequency of winning the through gate 35 is reduced on the assumption that a stop strike will be performed, it is an unexpected disadvantage to the player who is playing the regular game. Will be given.

In particular, in the pachinko machine 10, the hold information acquired based on the winning of the second operating port 34 is more advantageous to the player than the holding information acquired based on the winning of the first operating port 33. It has become something like that. Therefore, for example, when the holding information based on the winning of the second operating port 34 is reduced by reducing the winning frequency of the through gate 35 or the like, the winning / failing determination process is performed for the holding information based on the winning of the first operating port 33. Since it will be executed, it may be disadvantageous to the player.

On the other hand, according to the present embodiment, when the electric accessory 34a is in the open state, the game ball flowing down the right side region is configured to always win the second operating port 34, and the high frequency support mode In the above, the variable display time of the accessory display unit 44 and the closing time of the electric accessory 34a are set shorter than the firing cycle of the game ball. As a result, it is possible to win a prize in the second operating port 34 almost all the time. Then, the number of prize balls based on the winning of the second operating port 34 is set to one. Therefore, the act of stopping is meaningless.

In the case of such a configuration, the winning frequency to the second operating port 34 becomes high in the high frequency support mode. Therefore, if one prize ball command is transmitted each time a prize is generated in the second operating port 34, a process corresponding to the one prize ball command is executed every time one prize ball command is received. There is a concern that the processing load of the payout side MPU 212 will increase.

On the other hand, according to the present embodiment, when a plurality of prizes are awarded to the second operating port 34, the prize ball commands for one of the plurality of prize balls are collectively transmitted. As a result, the payout side MPU 212 can process all at once, so that the local processing load increases, but the processing load can be reduced as a whole. In addition, by collectively processing the prize balls, the prize balls can be paid out to the player collectively. As a result, as a player, it feels like a lot of prize balls have been paid out. Therefore, it is possible to improve the motivation for the game.

Further, in the configuration in which the payout motor 127 rotates in the high-speed mode when the payout counter XC is 3 or more, one prize ball is set as a prize ball in a number smaller than the number of game balls that trigger the high-speed mode. By adopting a configuration in which three commands are transmitted together, the payout motor 127 can be started to rotate in the high-speed mode. As a result, the prize balls can be preferably paid out.

That is, when the prize balls are paid out in the high-speed mode, it is possible to recognize that the prize balls have been paid out in large quantities, and it is possible to improve the motivation for the game. However, if only the high-speed mode is set and the low-speed mode is not set, the period during which the prize balls are paid out becomes extremely short, and the motivation for the game is reduced. On the other hand, if the prize balls are paid out frequently in the low speed mode, the period required for paying out the game balls becomes long, which may give an impression of being delayed and rather reduce the motivation for the game.

Further, if the rotation mode is frequently switched, the load on the payout motor 127 becomes large, and the payout motor 127 is likely to break down.

From the above, it is preferable to set the low speed mode and the high speed mode, and further maintain the high speed mode as much as possible.

In this respect, in the present embodiment, by transmitting one prize ball command at once, the payout motor 127 starts rotating in the high speed mode regardless of the payout counter XC. As a result, the payout motor 127 can be easily rotated in the high-speed mode, and the frequency of switching the rotation mode of the payout motor 127 can be suppressed.

In addition, in the high frequency support mode, the one prize ball command set based on the winning of the second operating port 34, which has a high winning frequency, is output preferentially over the other prize ball commands as compared with other prizes. It was configured to be. As a result, it is possible to suppress overflow of the single prize ball counter PC4 exceeding the upper limit value.

In particular, when the prize ball command is output in the main process executed when the power is turned on, one prize ball command having a small number of prize balls is output with priority over other prize ball commands. As a result, even if a transmission error occurs in the first prize ball command when the power is turned on, the profit of the player based on the transmission error can be reduced.

Further, when the one prize ball counter PC4 is a specific value (for example, 200) or more smaller than the upper limit value, a part of the prize balls based on the one prize ball counter PC4 is used as the 15 prize ball counter PC1. It was converted into a prize ball based on the above, and one prize ball counter PC4 was subtracted. As a result, the overflow of the single prize ball counter PC4 can be more preferably suppressed.

In the present embodiment, when the number of winnings to the second operating port 34 is equal to the number of prize balls that trigger the payout motor 127 to rotate in the high-speed mode, one prize ball command is issued for the number of winning times. (3) Output configuration, but not limited to this. In short, the number of winnings to the second operating port 34, which triggers the output of one prize ball command, may be greater than the number of prize balls, which triggers the payout motor 127 to rotate in the high-speed mode. For example, when the number of winnings to the second operating port 34 is 4 or more, four 1 prize ball commands may be output. That is, the number of prize balls based on the winning of the second operating port 34 is n, the number of winnings of the second operating port 34 that triggers the output of the prize ball command is m, and the rotation mode of the payout motor 127 is the high-speed mode. Assuming that the payout counter XC that triggers the above is k, it is sufficient that the payout counter XC is configured to be “n × m ≧ k”.

However, from the viewpoint of reducing the time lag from winning a prize to paying out the prize ball, it is preferable to set "n × m = k".

On the other hand, paying attention to the point that the rotation mode of the payout motor 127 is maintained in the high speed mode, it is preferable to set “n × m> k”. That is, for example, when three 1 prize ball commands are output, the payout counter XC becomes 3, and rotation starts in the high-speed mode. After that, if the prize ball command is not output before the next prize ball is paid out, the high-speed mode is switched to the low-speed mode. Therefore, it is expected that the frequency of switching the rotation mode will increase and the load on the payout motor 127 will increase.

On the other hand, if "n × m> k", the high-speed mode period based on one prize ball command can be lengthened, so that the frequency with which the prize ball command is output can be increased during the high-speed mode period. This makes it possible to more preferably maintain the high-speed mode of the payout motor 127.

Further, in the present embodiment, regardless of the game state, a plurality of one prize ball commands are collectively output based on the occurrence of a plurality of prizes, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the game state is not limited to this. Therefore, a configuration may be configured in which a plurality of single prize ball commands are output together based on the occurrence of a plurality of prizes, and a case where one prize ball command is output each time a prize is generated. Specifically, before executing the process of step S1001, it is determined whether or not it is in the high-frequency support mode, and if it is in the high-frequency support mode, the processes of steps S1001 to S1006 are executed. On the other hand, in the low frequency support mode, it is determined whether or not the one prize ball counter PC4 is 0. If it is 0, the process proceeds to step S1007, while if it is not 0, one prize ball command is set, the one prize ball counter PC4 is subtracted by 1, and the process proceeds to step S1007. As a result, in the low frequency support mode, it is possible to reduce the time lag between the timing of winning the prize in the second operating port 34 and the timing of paying out the prize ball based on the winning.

<Second Embodiment>
In the present embodiment, the configuration relating to the payout of the game ball based on the winning of the second operating port 34 is different from that of the first embodiment. The difference will be described.

<About processing on the main MPU 202 side>
First, the winning detection process by the second operating port winning detection sensor 83b in the timer interrupt processing on the main MPU 202 side will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 27. This process is executed in place of the processes of steps S304 to S307 of the first embodiment.

First, in step S1601, it is determined whether or not the detection result of the second operating port winning detection sensor 83b corresponds to the winning of the game ball. If the above detection result does not correspond to the winning, this process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if the detection result corresponds to the winning, the process proceeds to step S1602, and the second operating port winning flag is set.

Then, the process proceeds to step S1603, and one prize ball counter PC4 is added by one. After that, the process proceeds to step S1604 to determine whether or not measurement is being performed for a specific period. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the timer counter for a specific period is 0.

If the specific period timer counter is not 0, this process is terminated as it is, while if the specific period timer counter is 0, the process proceeds to step S1605 to start the measurement of the specific period. Specifically, a specific value (for example, 1250) corresponding to the specific period is set in the specific period timer counter. Then, this process ends.

Here, during the specific period in the present embodiment, the one prize ball counter PC4 is set so as not to overflow. Specifically, the specific period (5 sec) is set shorter than the period (255 × 0.6 sec) required for the game ball launch mechanism 51 to launch 255 game balls. As a result, even if all the launched game balls are awarded to the second operating port 34 by firing the game balls toward the right side region in the high frequency support mode, 1 is performed during the specific period. The individual prize ball counter PC4 does not overflow.

Here, in the first embodiment, the number of commands set as output targets during the timer interrupt processing of the main MPU 202 is not limited. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the maximum number of commands that can be set in one timer interrupt process is predetermined. As a result, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of processing omissions due to the setting of excessive commands in the timer interrupt processing of 1.

In this case, in one timer interrupt process, the upper limit number of commands is set so that at least one prize ball command can be set. That is, in the timer interrupt processing, the number of commands that is one more than the maximum number of commands that can be set in other processing is set as the upper limit number of commands.

Incidentally, as shown in FIG. 12, the payout output process including the setting process of the prize ball command is executed on the rear side in the timer interrupt process. In particular, in the processes of steps S215 to S217 executed after the payout output process, the process of outputting the command is not executed. Therefore, in the prize ball command setting process, the prize ball command can be set until the maximum number of commands is reached.

Next, the setting process of the prize ball command in the present embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 28.

First, in step S1701, it is determined whether or not a specific period has elapsed. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the timer counter for a specific period is 0. If the specific period has not elapsed, the process proceeds to step S1705. On the other hand, when the specific period has passed, the process proceeds to step S1702, and the one prize ball counter PC4 is grasped. After that, in step S1703, the process of setting the specific prize ball command as the output target is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1704.

The specific prize ball command is one of a plurality of types of prize ball commands stored in the command storage area 203b, and has a data structure indicating that the upper byte is the specific prize ball command, and the lower byte is 0. It has become. In step S1703, the specific prize ball command is read from the command storage area 203b. Then, the one prize ball counter PC4 grasped in step S1702 is set in the lower byte of the specific prize ball command. Then, the specific prize ball command is set as an output target. As a result, a specific prize ball command in which the number of winnings to the second operating port 34 generated during the specific period is set is output to the payout control device 78. Therefore, it is possible to deal with multiple winnings with one command. Therefore, it is possible to facilitate the payout of the game ball in the high-speed mode, and it is possible to reduce the number of commands to be output.

In step S1704, it is determined whether or not the number of commands set in the timer interrupt processing this time is less than the upper limit number of commands. If the number of commands set above is the same as the maximum number of commands, this process ends as it is. On the other hand, if the number of commands is less than the upper limit, the setting process of other prize ball commands is executed in step S1705, and this process is terminated. The other prize ball command setting processes are basically the same as steps S1007 to S1015 of the prize ball command setting process (FIG. 20) in the first embodiment, but each prize ball command is set as an output target. It is determined whether or not the maximum number of commands has been reached each time the command is executed, and if the maximum number of commands is reached, the process ends without executing the subsequent processing.

<Prize ball setting process on the payout side MPU212>
Next, the prize ball setting process executed by the payout side MPU 212 in the present embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 29.

First, in step S1801, it is determined whether or not an unset prize ball command exists. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the prize ball command is stored in the prize ball command storage area 214a. If there is no unset prize ball command, this process ends as it is, while if there is an unset prize ball command, the process proceeds to step S1802, and the prize stored in the prize ball command storage area 214a Grasp the first prize ball command among the ball commands.

In the following step S1803, it is determined whether or not the grasped prize ball command is a specific prize ball command. If it is not a specific prize ball command, the process proceeds to step S1808, while if it is a specific prize ball command, the process proceeds to step S1804, and the numerical information of the lower byte of the specific prize ball command is grasped. After that, the process proceeds to step S1805, and the numerical information of the lower byte is added to the payout counter XC. As a result, the number of game balls corresponding to the number of winnings to the second operating port 34 generated during the specific period is added to the payout counter XC. Since the number of game balls to be paid out based on the winning of the second operating port 34 is one, the number of winnings to the second operating port 34 is the number of game balls to be paid out as it is.

Further, in step S1805, the prize ball command to be grasped this time is deleted.

After that, in step S1806, it is determined whether or not there is an unset prize ball command. If there is an unset prize ball command, the process proceeds to step S1807 to grasp the next prize ball command.

After executing the process of step S1807, other prize ball command corresponding processes are executed in step S1808. Specifically, the processes of steps S1307 to S1315 in the prize ball setting process (FIG. 23) of the first embodiment are executed.

When a negative determination is made in step S1806, or after the processing in step S1808 is executed, it is determined in step S1809 whether or not the payout counter XC is 4 or more. If the payout counter XC is less than 4, this process is terminated as it is, while if the payout counter XC is 4 or more, the prize ball permission signal is set to the LOW level in step S1810 and the present process is terminated. To do.

According to the present embodiment described in detail above, the winnings to the second operating port 34 generated during the specific period are counted, and the specific prize ball command in which the count value is set to the lower byte is output. As a result, the processing load related to command transmission is increased as compared with the configuration in which one prize ball command is output each time a prize is generated in the second operating port 34 or the configuration in which one prize ball command is output collectively. It can be reduced.

Further, the specific period is set to a period in which the one prize ball counter PC4 does not overflow even when all the game balls launched during the specific period win the second operating port 34. Specifically, the specific period is set to be larger than the multiplication value of the firing cycle of the game ball and the counter PC4 for one prize ball. As a result, the overflow of the single prize ball counter PC4 can be suppressed.

In the above embodiment, the specific prize ball command in which the number of winnings to the second operating port 34 during the specific period is set is output, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, it is allocated to each prize ball command. May be good. Specifically, the one prize ball counter PC4 is divided by 15, and the quotient is added to the 15 prize ball counter PC1. Then, the remainder of the division may be further divided by 3, the quotient may be added to the three prize ball counter PC3, and the same number of one prize ball commands as the remainder may be output. As a result, it is not necessary to separately provide a specific prize ball command, so that the command capacity can be reduced.

Further, for example, the number of winnings to the second operating port 34 during the specific period may be divided into two numerical values, and two specific prize ball commands in which each numerical value is set may be output. In this case, when each specific prize ball command is received, each numerical value set in both specific prize ball commands may be added to the payout counter XC.

In short, the number of prize ball commands may be output less than the same number as the payout counter XC while maintaining the number of prize balls.

Further, in the present embodiment, the specific prize ball command is output regardless of the game state, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a specific prize ball command is output and a prize is generated according to the game state. It may be configured to switch between the case where one prize ball command is output each time. Specifically, before executing the process of step S1701, it is determined whether or not it is in the high frequency support mode, and if it is in the high frequency support mode, the processes of steps S1701 to S1703 are executed. On the other hand, in the low frequency support mode, it is determined whether or not the one prize ball counter PC4 is 0. If it is 0, the process proceeds to step S1704, while if it is not 0, one prize ball command is set, the one prize ball counter PC4 is subtracted by 1, and the process proceeds to step S1704. As a result, in the low frequency support mode, it is possible to reduce the time lag between the timing of winning the prize in the second operating port 34 and the timing of paying out the prize ball based on the winning.

<Third Embodiment>
In the present embodiment, the configuration relating to the payout of the game ball based on the winning of the second operating port 34 is different from that of the first embodiment. The difference will be described.

In the present embodiment, when a prize is detected in the second operating port 34, the second operating port winning flag is set and one prize ball counter PC4 is added by one. Then, the winning detection process by the second operating port winning detection sensor 83b is completed without performing the processing related to the measurement in the specific period.

Next, the setting process of the prize ball command executed by the main MPU 202 in the present embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

First, in step S1901, it is determined whether or not the one prize ball counter PC4 is not 0. If the counter PC4 for one prize ball is not 0, the process proceeds to step S1902, and the one prize ball command is set as an output target. Then, in step S1903, one prize ball counter PC4 is subtracted by 1.

After executing the process of step S1903, or when determining negatively in step S1901, the process proceeds to step S1904, and other prize ball command setting processes are executed. Specifically, the processes of steps S1007 to S1015 of the prize ball command setting process (FIG. 20) in the first embodiment are executed.

According to this process, one prize ball command is output each time the one prize ball counter PC4 is counted up. As a result, the processing load related to the transmission of the prize ball command can be distributed as compared with the configuration in which a plurality of single prize ball commands are collectively transmitted.

Next, the prize ball setting process executed by the payout side MPU 212 in the present embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

First, in step S2001, it is determined whether or not the target prize ball command exists. If the prize ball command does not exist, this process ends as it is.

On the other hand, if there is a prize ball command, the process proceeds to step S2002 to grasp the first prize ball command.

In the following step S2003, it is determined whether or not the grasped prize ball command is one prize ball command. If it is not a one prize ball command, the process proceeds to step S2010, while if it is a one prize ball command, the process proceeds to step S2004 to determine whether or not the prize ball is being paid out. If the prize ball is being paid out, the process proceeds to step S2005, the process of adding 1 to the payout counter XC is executed, and the one prize ball command grasped this time is deleted.

On the other hand, if the prize ball is not being paid out, the process proceeds to step S2006, the hold counter stored in the hold counter area provided in the payout side RAM 214 is added by 1, and the one prize ball command grasped this time is deleted. To do. Then, in step S2007, it is determined whether or not the hold counter is 3.

If the hold counter is not 3, the process proceeds to step S2010, while if the hold counter is 3, the process proceeds to step S2008, and the payout counter XC is incremented by 3. After that, the hold counter is reset in step S2009, and 0 is cleared in detail.

Since the processing of steps S2010 to S2014 is the same as the processing of steps S1806 to S1810, the description thereof will be omitted.

According to the present embodiment described in detail above, in a configuration in which one prize ball command is output each time a prize is awarded to the second operating port 34, one prize ball is paid out. When the prize ball command is received, the payout counter XC is added by 1. As a result, the rotation mode of the payout motor 127 can be easily changed from the low speed mode to the high speed mode, and the high speed mode can be easily maintained. On the other hand, when one prize ball command is received in a situation where the prize balls are not being paid out, the process of updating the hold counter is executed instead of immediately executing the process of updating the payout counter XC. Then, the process of adding 3 to the payout counter XC is executed based on the hold counter becoming 3. As a result, it is possible to prevent the payout motor 127 from starting rotation in the low speed mode, and it is possible to start the rotation in the high speed mode. Therefore, the payout of the game ball can be preferably performed.

In the above embodiment, when the prize ball is being paid out, the payout counter XC is uniformly added by 1, but the present invention is not limited to this, for example, it is determined whether or not the mode is high speed mode, and the high speed mode is used. The payout counter XC may be added by 1 only in certain cases. In this case, the switching of the rotation mode of the payout motor 127 can be further suppressed. That is, when the payout counter XC is 2, the rotation mode of the payout motor 127 is the low speed mode. In this situation, when the payout counter XC is incremented by 1, the rotation mode of the payout motor 127 is switched from the low speed mode to the high speed mode, and then the prize ball command must be output before the next prize ball is paid out. , Switch from high speed mode to low speed mode again. Therefore, it is expected that the frequency of switching the rotation mode will increase and the load on the payout motor 127 will increase.

On the other hand, in the high-speed mode, the payout counter XC is added, but in the low-speed mode, the payout counter XC is not added, so that the frequency of switching the rotation mode can be suppressed. This makes it possible to reduce the burden on the payout motor 127. However, if attention is paid to speeding up the payout of prize balls, a configuration in which uniform addition is preferable is preferable.

Further, when the negative determination in step S2004 is performed, a process for determining whether or not the high frequency support mode may be performed may be executed before the process in step S2006 is executed. In this case, in the high frequency support mode, the processes of steps S2006 to S2009 may be executed, while in the low frequency support mode, the processes of step S2005 may be executed. As a result, the time lag between the timing of winning the prize in the second operating port 34 and the timing of paying out the prize ball based on the winning can be reduced.

Specifically, in the low-frequency support mode, since the winning frequency of the second operating port 34 is low, the period required for the number of winnings of the second operating port 34 to reach three tends to be long. Therefore, the time lag tends to be long, which tends to give a disadvantage to the player. On the other hand, with the above configuration, the time lag can be reduced and the inconvenience can be avoided.

<Other Embodiments>
It should be noted that the description is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications and improvements can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention. For example, it may be changed as follows. Incidentally, the following configuration of another embodiment may be applied individually or in combination to the configuration of the above-described embodiment.

(1) In each of the above embodiments, the counter area 234 for one prize ball is configured to be 1 byte, but the present invention is not limited to this, and may be 2 bytes or 3 bytes or more. As a result, the overflow of the counter area 234 for one prize ball can be suppressed.

That is, in the high frequency support mode, if the game ball flows down the right side region, the second operating port 34 is almost certainly won, so that the counter area 234 for one prize ball is easily counted up and one prize ball. The counter area 234 is prone to overflow. On the other hand, the overflow of the counter area 234 for one prize ball corresponding to the second operating port 34, which is easy to count up, that is, easy to win, is suppressed by increasing the upper limit. As a result, it is possible to suppress giving an unexpected disadvantage to the player.

In this case, instead of handling the numerical information of 1 using 2 bytes, it is preferable to use a double counter format that handles the numerical information for each byte. As a result, it can be handled in the same manner as other counters, so that the processing load can be reduced and the processing configuration can be simplified.

(2) In the first embodiment, in a configuration in which the frequency of winning the second operating port 34 is high in the high frequency support mode, one prize ball command based on the winning of the second operating port 34 is performed. However, the configuration is not limited to this, and for example, in the open / close execution mode, the output of 15 prize ball commands based on the winning of the variable winning device 32 may be collectively performed. In this case, since it is possible to pay out the prize balls more collectively, it is possible to more preferably increase the motivation of the player to play the game. The same applies to the second and third embodiments.

(3) In each of the above embodiments, the number of prize balls (the number of game balls to be paid out) based on the winning of the second operating port 34 is one, but the number is not limited to this, and is, for example, two or more. May be good. However, in this case, the number of game balls is prevented from increasing in the high frequency support mode. For example, in a situation where the electric accessory 34a is in the open state, the arrangement of the nails may be adjusted so that a part of the game balls flowing down the right side region can win a prize.

(4) In each of the above embodiments, the second operating port 34 is provided in the right side region, and when the electric accessory 34a is in the open state, all the game balls flowing down the right side region win the second operating port 34. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, it may be provided on the passage formed by the rail portions 48 and 49 or on the side thereof. In this case, in the low frequency support mode, it is buried in the game board 24 so as not to hinder the progress of the game ball, and in the high frequency support mode, it is placed on the front side of the game board 24 so that the launched game ball enters. It may be a protruding configuration. In short, it suffices to be configured so that all game balls can enter when a predetermined firing operation is performed.

(5) In each of the above embodiments, the payout counter XC, which triggers the setting of the prize ball permission signal to the HI level at which the output of the prize ball command is permitted, is set to 3, which triggers the payout motor 127 to enter the high-speed mode. However, the configuration is not limited to this, and may be 3 or more. In this case, the prize ball command can be acquired at an earlier stage, and overflow on the main MPU 202 side can be suppressed.

(6) Further, when the payout counter XC becomes 2 which triggers the payout motor 127 to enter the low speed mode, the prize ball permission signal may be set to the HI level. However, in this case, the frequency of switching the rotation mode of the payout motor 127 increases. Focusing on this point, it is better to set the prize ball permission signal to the HI level when the payout counter XC becomes 3, which triggers the payout motor 127 to enter the high-speed mode.

(7) In each of the above embodiments, one prize ball command is output with priority over other prize ball commands regardless of the support mode, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the low-frequency support mode, the prize ball commands may be output in order from the one with the largest number of prize balls.

In addition, in a gaming machine in which the winning frequency to each winning opening (each operating opening 33, 34, general winning opening 31, etc.) differs depending on the gaming state, the winning ball command based on the winning with a high winning frequency is given priority. It may be configured to be output. For example, for example, an electric accessory is provided in the first operating port 33, and the electric accessory is opened and closed, so that the frequency of winning the first operating port 33 becomes higher than that of the other winning openings. Therefore, it is advisable to set the order of processing related to the setting of the prize ball commands so that the three prize ball commands are output preferentially.

(8) In each of the above embodiments, the number of the second operating ports 34 is only one, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of second operating ports 34 may be provided. In this case, the winning balls based on the winning of each second operating port are the same, but the winning frequency may be different. Further, a plurality of single prize ball counters are provided corresponding to each of the second operating ports. Then, the count number may be moved from the counter for one prize ball corresponding to the second operating port having a high winning frequency to the counter for one prize ball corresponding to the second operating port having a low winning frequency. As a result, it is possible to suppress the overflow of the single prize ball counter corresponding to the second operating port, which has a high winning frequency.

(9) In each of the above embodiments, the hold information based on the winning of the first operating port 33 and the holding information based on the winning of the second operating port 34 are separately grasped, and the winning of the second operating port 34 is performed. The holding information based on the above is treated as being more advantageous than the holding information based on the winning of the first operating port 33, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the two may be handled without distinction.

(10) In each of the above embodiments, two types of rotation modes of the payout motor 127 are set, but the number of types may be more than this. In this case, as the payout counter XC gradually increases, the speed at which the game ball is paid out may be set to be relatively high.

(11) In each of the above embodiments, one prize ball is paid out based on the winning of the second operating port 34, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the number of game balls won in the second operating port 34 is not limited to this. It suffices if the same number of prize balls are played. For example, three game balls may be paid out based on three balls entering the second operating port 34.

Further, the recovery passage 82b for the second operating port and the passage leading to the lower plate 62a may be connected so that the game ball entering the second operating port 34 is led out to the lower plate 62a. As a result, the game balls that have won the prize in the second operating port 34 are directly led out to the lower plate 62a, and it is possible to easily realize a configuration in which the number of prizes and the number of prize balls are the same.

(12) A non-ballistic gaming machine, for example, a plurality of reels having a plurality of types of symbols attached in the circumferential direction, the reels are started to rotate by inserting medals and operating the start lever, and the stop switch is operated. After the reels have stopped after a predetermined time has passed, if a specific symbol or a combination of specific symbols is established on the effective line that can be seen from the display window, the player is given benefits such as paying out medals. The present invention can also be applied to a slot machine.

In addition, the gaming machine body supported by the outer frame so as to be openable and closable is provided with a storage unit and a take-in device, and the start lever is operated after a predetermined number of game balls stored in the storage unit are taken in by the take-in device. The present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are fused, which starts the rotation of the reel.

<About the invention group extracted from the above embodiment>
Hereinafter, the characteristics of the invention group extracted from the above-described embodiments will be described while showing the effects and the like as necessary. In the following, for the sake of easy understanding, the corresponding configurations in the above-described embodiment are appropriately shown in parentheses or the like, but the present invention is not limited to the specific configurations shown in the parentheses or the like.

<Characteristic A group>
Features A1. Benefit granting means (payout device 77, etc.) that grants benefits to the player,
When a predetermined privilege trigger (such as winning a prize in the second operating port 34) occurs, a transmission means (main side MPU202) for transmitting a predetermined privilege grant command (one prize ball command, etc.) and
A privilege control means (payout side MPU212) that controls the privilege granting means so as to grant the privilege when the privilege grant command is received, and
With
The transmission means is a gaming machine characterized in that the plurality of privilege granting commands can be collectively transmitted based on the occurrence of a plurality of the privilege triggers.

According to the feature A1, the plurality of privilege granting commands are collectively transmitted based on the occurrence of a plurality of privilege triggers. As a result, the privilege can be collectively granted as compared with the configuration in which the privilege grant command is transmitted each time the privilege trigger occurs, so that the processing load related to the control of the privilege control means can be reduced. At the same time, it is possible to increase the motivation for the game by giving the benefits collectively.

Feature A2. The privilege granting means includes a payout means (payout device 77) for paying out the game medium.
The payout means is configured to be switchable between a high-speed state (high-speed mode) and a low-speed state (low-speed mode) in which the speed at which the game medium is paid out is relatively high and low.
The transmission means transmits a payout command (prize ball command) in which specific information for specifying the number of game media to be paid out is set as the privilege grant command.
The privilege control means
A storage means (payout counter area 214b) in which payout number information (payout counter XC) for specifying the number of payouts, which is the number of game media to be paid out by the payout means, is stored.
When the payout command is received, the payout number information is updated so that the payout number increases by the number of game media corresponding to the payout command, and when a plurality of payout commands are received, the payout number information is updated. , An update means for updating the payout number information so that the payout number increases by the sum of the number of game media corresponding to each payout command (a function of updating the payout counter XC on the payout side MPU 212).
When the payout number is larger than a predetermined specific number (3 pieces), the payout means is controlled so that the game medium is paid out at the high speed state, while the payout number is the specific number. The gaming machine according to feature A1, wherein the payout control means controls the payout means so that the game medium is paid out at a low speed when the number is less than the number.

According to the feature A2, since the payout commands are output collectively, even if the number of game media corresponding to the payout commands is smaller than the specific number, the number of payouts tends to be larger than the specific number. As a result, it is expected that the payout means tends to be in a high-speed state. Therefore, in a configuration in which a high-speed state and a low-speed state are set as the payout mode of the payout means, it is possible to speed up the payout of the game medium.

Feature A3. The specific number is the first specific number,
The payout command includes a specific payout command (one prize ball command) in which a second specific number (1 piece) smaller than the first specific number is set.
In the transmission means, the specific privilege trigger (winning to the second operating port 34) that triggers the setting of the specific payout command occurs a number of times larger than the quotient obtained by dividing the specific number by the first specific number. The gaming machine according to feature A2, wherein the specific payout command is transmitted for the number of times the specific payout command is executed.

According to the feature A3, the payout by the payout means can be reliably started at a high speed regardless of the payout number information stored in the storage means.

Feature A4. The game according to feature A3, wherein the transmitting means transmits the specific payout command each time the specific privilege trigger occurs in a situation where the payout means is operating in the high speed state. Machine.

According to the feature A4, in the situation where the payout means is operating at high speed, the specific payout command is transmitted every time the specific privilege trigger occurs, so that the interval at which the number of payouts increases is expected to be shortened. .. As a result, the high-speed state of the payout means can be maintained.

Feature A5. The transmission means is characterized in that when a predetermined specific period elapses after the privilege trigger occurs, the privilege grant command is transmitted regardless of the number of occurrences of the privilege trigger. The gaming machine according to any one of the features A1 to A4.

According to the feature A5, even if one privilege opportunity occurs and the privilege opportunity does not occur thereafter, when a specific period elapses, a privilege grant command based on the privilege opportunity is transmitted. As a result, it is possible to avoid a situation in which the privilege is not granted forever due to the fact that the privilege opportunity does not occur continuously.

<Characteristic B group>
Feature B1. Benefit granting means (payout device 77, etc.) that grants benefits to the player,
When a predetermined privilege trigger (such as winning a prize in the second operating port 34) occurs, a transmission means (main side MPU202) for transmitting a predetermined privilege grant command (prize ball command) and
A privilege control means (payout side MPU212) that controls the privilege granting means so as to grant the privilege when the privilege grant command is received, and
With
The transmission means is a command for granting a plurality of benefits based on the occurrence of a plurality of the privilege triggers, and is a specific privilege granting command (specification) in a number smaller than the number of occurrences of the privilege triggers. A gaming machine characterized by having a specific transmission means for transmitting a prize ball command).

According to the feature B1, based on the occurrence of a plurality of privilege triggers, a command for granting the privilege for the plurality of privilege triggers, and a number of specific privilege granting commands smaller than the number of occurrences of the privilege triggers are transmitted. To. As a result, the amount of commands to be transmitted can be reduced as compared with the configuration in which the privilege grant command is transmitted each time a privilege trigger occurs. In addition, since the benefits can be given collectively, the processing load related to the control of the privilege control means can be reduced, and the motivation for the game can be increased by giving the benefits collectively. ..

It should be noted that the specific transmission means may be configured to "transmit one specific privilege grant command for granting the privilege for the plurality of privilege based on the occurrence of the plurality of privilege triggers". As a result, it is possible to more preferably reduce the amount of commands to be transmitted.

Feature B2. A measuring means for measuring a specific period (a function of executing the processes of steps S1605 and S1701 in the main MPU 202) and
A means for grasping the number of occurrences of the privilege trigger during the specific period (a function of updating one prize ball counter PC4 on the main MPU 202) and
With
The specific transmission means is characterized in that, when it is measured by the measuring means that the specific period has elapsed, the specific privilege granting command in which the grasping result of the grasping means is set is transmitted. The gaming machine according to feature B1.

According to the feature B2, a specific privilege grant command in which the number of privilege triggers generated during the specific period is set is transmitted. As a result, the configuration of feature B1 can be realized with a relatively simple configuration.

Feature B3. The privilege granting means includes a payout means for paying out the game medium.
The payout means is configured to be switchable between a high-speed state (high-speed mode) and a low-speed state (low-speed mode) in which the speed at which the game medium is paid out is relatively high and low.
The transmission means transmits a payout command in which specific information for specifying the number of game media to be paid out is set as the privilege grant command.
The privilege control means
A storage means (payout counter area 214b) in which payout number information (payout counter XC) for specifying the number of payouts, which is the number of game media to be paid out by the payout means, is stored.
When the payout command is received, an update means for updating the payout number information so that the payout number increases by the number of game media corresponding to the payout command (a function of updating the payout counter XC on the payout side MPU 212). )When,
When the payout number is larger than a predetermined specific number (3 pieces), the payout means is controlled so that the game medium is paid out at the high speed state, while the payout number is the specific number. When the number is less than the number, it is a payout control means that controls the payout means so that the game medium is paid out at the low speed state.
Based on the occurrence of a plurality of the privilege triggers, the specific transmission means is set with specific information for specifying the number of gaming media based on the occurrence of the plurality of privilege triggers as the specific privilege grant command. The gaming machine according to feature B1 or feature B2, characterized in that a specific payout command is transmitted.

According to feature B3, since a payout command that summarizes a plurality of privilege triggers is output, even if the number of game media corresponding to the payout command is less than the specific number, the number of payouts is larger than the specific number. Easy to become. As a result, it is expected that the payout means tends to be in a high-speed state. Therefore, in a configuration in which a high-speed state and a low-speed state are set as the payout mode of the payout means, it is possible to speed up the payout of the game medium.

Feature B4. The specific number is the first specific number,
The payout command includes a specific payout command (one prize ball command) in which a second specific number (1 piece) smaller than the first specific number is set.
As a predetermined specific period, the period during which the specific privilege trigger that triggers the transmission of the specific payout command can occur a larger number of times than the quotient obtained by dividing the first specific number by the second specific number is measured. The measuring means (the function of executing the processes of steps S1605 and S1701 in the main MPU 202) and
A means for grasping the number of occurrences of the privilege trigger during the specific period (a function of updating one prize ball counter PC4 on the main MPU 202) and
With
The specific transmission means is characterized in that, when it is measured by the measuring means that the specific period has elapsed, the specific privilege granting command in which the grasping result of the grasping means is set is transmitted. The gaming machine according to feature B3.

According to the feature B4, the payout by the payout means can be reliably started at a high speed regardless of the payout number information stored in the storage means.

Feature B5. As the game state, a high frequency state (high frequency support mode) and a low frequency state (low frequency support mode) in which the frequency of occurrence of the privilege trigger is relatively high or low are set.
The specific transmission means transmits the specific privilege grant command when the frequency is high.
4. The transmission means according to any one of features B1 to B4, wherein the transmission means includes means for transmitting the privilege grant command each time the privilege trigger occurs in the low frequency state. Gaming machine.

According to the feature B5, in the case of a high frequency state, it is possible to collectively respond to the occurrence of the privilege opportunity by transmitting the specific privilege grant command. On the other hand, in the low frequency state, the frequency of occurrence of privilege triggers is low, so if the configuration is such that the transmission of the specific privilege grant command is waited until multiple occurrences occur, the timing of occurrence of the privilege trigger and the timing of granting the privilege The time lag of the game tends to increase, and the motivation for the game tends to decrease. In this respect, according to this feature, in the low frequency state, the time lag between the occurrence timing of the privilege trigger and the grant timing of the privilege can be reduced by transmitting the privilege grant command each time the privilege trigger occurs. It is possible to suppress a decrease in motivation for playing a game.

<Characteristic C group>
Feature C1. A payout means (payout device 77) for paying out the game medium, and
A transmission means (main side MPU202) for transmitting a predetermined payout command when a predetermined specific trigger (winning of the second operating port 34) occurs, and
When the payout command is received, the payout control means (payout control device 78) that controls the payout means so that the game medium is paid out, and
In a gaming machine equipped with
The payout means is configured to be switchable between a high-speed state (high-speed mode) and a low-speed state (low-speed mode) in which the speed at which the game medium is paid out is relatively high and low.
The payout control means
A storage means (payout counter area 214b) in which payout number information (payout counter XC) for specifying the number of payouts, which is the number of game media to be paid out by the payout means, is stored.
When the payout command is received, an update means for updating the payout number information so that the payout number increases by the number of game media corresponding to the payout command (a function of updating the payout counter XC on the payout side MPU 212). When,
When the payout number is larger than a predetermined specific number (3 pieces), the payout means is controlled so that the game medium is paid out at the high speed state, while the payout number is the specific number. If it is less than, the payout means is controlled so that the game medium is paid out at the low speed state.
The payout control means controls the payout means based on receiving a plurality of predetermined specific payout commands (one prize ball command) among the payout commands (third embodiment). A gaming machine characterized in that it is provided with a function of executing a prize ball setting process of the payout side MPU 212.

According to the feature C1, by controlling the payout means based on the reception of a plurality of specific payout commands, the number of payouts when controlling the payout means tends to be larger than the specific number. As a result, it is expected that the payout means tends to be in a high-speed state. Therefore, in a configuration in which a high-speed state and a low-speed state are set as the payout mode of the payout means, it is possible to speed up the payout of the game medium.

Feature C2. The specific number is the first specific number,
The specific payout command is a command for paying out a second specific number (1 piece) of game media, which is smaller than the first specific number.
The specific payout control means controls the payout means so that the gaming medium is paid out when the specific payout command is received a number of times equal to or greater than the quotient obtained by dividing the first specific number by the second specific number. The gaming machine according to feature C1, which is characterized in that it is to be played.

According to the feature C2, the payout by the payout means can be reliably started at a high speed regardless of the payout number information stored in the storage means.

Feature C3. The payout control means includes a payout determination means (a function of executing the process of step S2004 on the payout side MPU 212) for determining whether or not the payout is performed by the payout means.
When it is determined by the payout determination means that the payout is being made by the payout means, the renewal means increases the number of payouts by the number of gaming media corresponding to the specific payout command each time the specific payout command is received. The gaming machine according to feature C1 or feature C2, which is characterized by being added.

According to the feature C3, when the payout is performed by the payout means, the number of game media corresponding to the specific payout command is added to the payout number each time the specific payout command is received. As a result, the number of payouts is unlikely to be smaller than the specific number, so that the high-speed state of the payout means can be maintained.

Feature C4. As the game state, a high frequency state (high frequency support mode) and a low frequency state (low frequency support mode) in which the occurrence frequency of the specific trigger is relatively high or low are set.
The specific payout control means controls the payout means so that the game medium is paid out by the payout means based on receiving a plurality of the specific payout commands in the high frequency state.
The payout control means includes means for controlling the payout means so that the game medium is paid out by the payout means each time the specific payout command is received in the low frequency state. Characteristic The gaming machine according to any one of features C1 to C3.

According to the feature C4, in the case of a high frequency state, the payout means can be set to the high speed state by configuring the payout based on the reception of a plurality of specific payout commands. On the other hand, in the low frequency state, since the frequency of occurrence of the specific trigger is low, the period required for receiving a plurality of specific payout commands tends to be long. Therefore, the time lag between the timing of occurrence of the specific opportunity and the timing of paying out the game ball tends to be large, and the motivation for the game tends to decrease. In this respect, according to this feature, in the low frequency state, the time lag can be reduced by paying out the game medium each time a specific payout command is received, and the decrease in motivation for the game can be suppressed. Can be done.

<Feature D group>
Feature D1. When the first specific trigger (winning to the second operating port 34) occurs, the first command (one prize ball command) is transmitted, and the second specific trigger (winning to the first operating port 33, etc.) occurs. A transmission means (main side MPU202) that transmits a second command (three prize ball commands, etc.) in the case of
A privilege granting means (payout device 77, etc.) that grants the first privilege when the first command is received and grants the second privilege when the second command is received, and
In a gaming machine equipped with
The first storage means (counter area 234 for one prize ball) in which the first numerical information (counter PC4 for one prize ball) for specifying the number of times the first privilege is given to be given the first privilege is stored. When,
The first numerical information is updated so that the first privilege grant count is added by 1 when the first specific opportunity occurs, and the first privilege grant count is subtracted by 1 when the first privilege is granted. The first updating means (a function of updating one prize ball counter PC4 on the main MPU 202) and the first updating means for updating the first numerical information so as to be performed.
A second storage means (counter area 233 for three prize balls) in which second numerical information (counter PC3 for three prize balls, etc.) for specifying the number of times the second privilege is granted to be granted the second privilege is stored. Etc.) and
The second numerical information is updated so that the number of times the second privilege is granted is incremented by 1 when the second specific opportunity occurs, and the number of times the second privilege is granted is subtracted by 1 when the second privilege is granted. A second updating means for updating the second numerical information (a function of updating the counter PC3 for three prize balls on the main MPU 202, etc.) and
With
As the gaming state, a specific gaming state (high frequency support mode) in which the frequency of occurrence of the first specific trigger is higher than the frequency of occurrence of the second specific trigger is set.
The upper limit of the number of times each privilege is granted that each storage means can store is predetermined.
A gaming machine characterized in that, at least in the specific gaming state, the transmitting means transmits the first command with priority over the second command.

According to feature D1, the first command based on the occurrence of the first specific trigger, which occurs relatively frequently, is transmitted with priority over the second command based on the occurrence of the second specific trigger, which occurs relatively infrequently. By doing so, the number of times the first privilege is granted will be preferentially subtracted. As a result, overflow, in which the number of times the first privilege is granted is the upper limit, is unlikely to occur. Therefore, it is possible to avoid the disadvantage of the player due to the overflow.

Feature D2. The second privilege is more advantageous to the player than the first privilege.
The game according to feature D1, wherein the transmission means transmits the second command with priority over the first command when the game state is different from the specific game state. Machine.

According to the feature D2, when the gaming state is different from the specific gaming state, the second command has priority. As a result, it is possible to give the player an advantageous privilege, so that the player's motivation for the game can be improved.

Feature D3. The second privilege is more advantageous to the player than the first privilege.
A transmission means (wiring connecting the main control device 71 and the payout control device 78 and a prize ball command storage area 214a) used for transmitting each of the commands transmitted from the transmission means to the privilege granting means is provided.
The transmission means includes a determination means for determining whether or not to transmit each command based on the supply of operating power to the control means (main side MPU202) that controls the game.
Described in feature D1 or feature D2, wherein when it is determined by the determination means that each command is to be transmitted, the first command is first transmitted, and then the second command is transmitted. Game machine.

Immediately after the operating power is supplied to the control means, the state of the transmission means tends to become unstable. Therefore, a transmission error is likely to occur in the command that is first transmitted after the operating power is supplied to the control means.

On the other hand, according to this feature, the first command, which is relatively disadvantageous to the player, is output first, so even if a transmission error occurs for the first command, the player based on the first command is output. There are few disadvantages. As a result, the disadvantage of the player due to the transmission error can be reduced.

Feature D4. The specific gaming state is the first specific gaming state.
As the gaming state, a second specific gaming state in which the frequency of occurrence of the second specific trigger is higher than the frequency of occurrence of the first specific trigger is set.
When the transmission means is in the first specific gaming state, the first command is preferentially transmitted over the second command, while when the second specific gaming state is reached, the first command is transmitted. The gaming machine according to any one of features D1 to D3, characterized in that the second command is preferentially transmitted over the command.

According to the feature D4, it is possible to preferably suppress the overflow of the number of times each privilege is granted in the case where the winning frequency differs depending on the game state.

Feature D5. A means for executing a first determination process (processes in steps S1502 to S1504) for determining whether or not to transmit the first command based on the first numerical information stored in the first storage means.
A means for executing a second determination process (processes in steps S1505 to S1507) for determining whether or not to transmit the second command based on the second numerical information stored in the second storage means.
With
The transmission means sequentially transmits commands determined as transmission targets by each of the determination processes.
The game according to any one of features D1 to D4, wherein the determination process corresponding to the command to be preferentially transmitted is executed before the other determination processes. Machine.

According to the feature D5, the priority order of the commands is determined by setting the order in which each determination process is executed. As a result, the priority of the command to be transmitted can be determined relatively easily while suppressing the complexity of the configuration of the transmission means.

<Feature E group>
Feature E1. When the first specific trigger (winning to the second operating port 34) occurs, the first command (one prize ball command) is transmitted, and the second specific trigger (winning to the first operating port 33, etc.) occurs. A transmission means (main side MPU202) that transmits a second command (three prize ball commands, etc.) in the case of
A privilege granting means (payout device 77, etc.) that grants the first privilege when the first command is received and grants the second privilege when the second command is received, and
A transmission means (wiring connecting the main control device 71 and the payout control device 78 and a prize ball command storage area 214a) used to transmit each command between the transmission means and the privilege granting means.
In a gaming machine equipped with
The transmission means preferentially selects the first command over the second command as the first command to be transmitted after the operating power is supplied to the control means (main side MPU202) that controls the game. A gaming machine characterized by being there.

Immediately after the operating power is supplied to the control means, the state of the transmission means tends to become unstable. Therefore, a transmission error is likely to occur in the command that is first transmitted after the operating power is supplied to the control means.

On the other hand, according to this feature, the first command, which is relatively disadvantageous to the player, is output first, so even if a transmission error occurs for the first command, the player based on the first command is output. There are few disadvantages. As a result, the disadvantage of the player due to the transmission error can be reduced.

Feature E2. The first storage means (counter area 234 for one prize ball) in which the first numerical information (counter PC4 for one prize ball) for specifying the number of times the first privilege is given to be given the first privilege is stored. When,
The second storage means (counter area 233 for three prize balls) in which the second numerical information (counter PC3 for three prize balls) for specifying the number of times the second privilege is given to be given the second privilege is stored. When,
When the supply of operating power to the control means is stopped, a power failure response means (a function of executing the process of step S201 of the main MPU 202) that holds the information stored in each of the storage means, and
With
Whether or not the transmission means transmits each command based on the numerical information of each storage means held by the power failure response means based on the supply of operating power to the control means. And when it is specified that the number of occurrences of the first specific trigger is a plurality of times based on the information of the first storage means, the second command is issued after transmitting the first command a plurality of times. The gaming machine according to feature E1, characterized in that it is to be transmitted.

When operating power is supplied to the control means, a command transmission error may easily occur a plurality of times after the power is supplied. In this regard, according to this feature, the second command is transmitted after the first command is transmitted a plurality of times. As a result, the transmission error of the second command can be avoided.

Feature E3. The gaming machine according to feature E2, wherein a specific gaming state (high frequency support mode) in which the frequency of occurrence of the first specific trigger is higher than the frequency of occurrence of the second specific trigger is set as the gaming state. ..

According to the feature E3, the first command based on the occurrence of the first specific trigger having a relatively high occurrence frequency is transmitted with priority over the second command based on the occurrence of the second specific trigger having a relatively low occurrence frequency. By doing so, the number of times the first privilege is granted will be preferentially subtracted. As a result, overflow, in which the number of times the first privilege is granted is the upper limit, is unlikely to occur. Therefore, it is possible to avoid the disadvantage of the player due to the overflow.

<Characteristic F group>
Features F1. In a gaming machine equipped with a privilege granting means for granting a privilege to a player when a predetermined specific opportunity occurs.
As the specific opportunity, a first specific opportunity (a prize for the second operating port 34) and a second specific opportunity different from the first specific opportunity (a prize for the variable winning device 32) are set.
The privilege granting means grants the first privilege when the first specific opportunity occurs, and grants the second privilege when the second specific opportunity occurs.
The first storage means (counter area 234 for one prize ball) in which the first numerical information (counter PC4 for one prize ball) for specifying the number of times the first privilege is given to be given the first privilege is stored. When,
The first numerical information is updated so that the first privilege grant count is added by 1 when the first specific opportunity occurs, and the first privilege grant count is subtracted by 1 when the first privilege is granted. The first updating means (the function of updating the one prize ball counter PC4 of the main MPU 202) and the first updating means for updating the first numerical information so as to be performed.
The second storage means (counter area 231 for 15 prize balls) in which the second numerical information (counter PC1 for 15 prize balls) for specifying the number of times the second privilege is granted to be given the second privilege is stored. When,
The second numerical information is updated so that the number of times the second privilege is granted is incremented by 1 when the second specific opportunity occurs, and the number of times the second privilege is granted is subtracted by 1 when the second privilege is granted. A second updating means for updating the second numerical information (a function of updating the 15 prize ball counter PC1 of the main MPU 202) and
With
As the gaming state, a specific gaming state (high frequency support mode) in which the frequency of occurrence of the first specific trigger is higher than the frequency of occurrence of the second specific trigger is set.
The upper limit of the number of times each privilege is granted that each storage means can store is predetermined.
A conversion update means (mainly) for updating each numerical information so that a part of the first privilege based on the first numerical information is converted into the second privilege when a predetermined conversion opportunity occurs. A gaming machine characterized by having a function of executing a counter adjustment process for a prize ball on the side MPU 202).

According to feature F1, in the specific gaming state, the frequency of occurrence of the first specific opportunity is relatively high, so it is assumed that the number of times the first privilege is granted, which indicates the number of times the first privilege should be granted, approaches the upper limit. , The number of times the first privilege is granted may overflow. On the other hand, according to this feature, each numerical information is updated so that a part of the first privilege is converted into the second privilege. As a result, it is possible to suppress the overflow of the first privilege granting number while maintaining the privilege granted to the player.

Feature F2. The privilege granting means pays out a first specific number (1 piece) of game media as the first privilege, and as the second privilege, the second specific number (15 pieces) which is a specific multiple of the first specific number. It pays out the game medium,
The conversion updating means is described in feature F1 characterized in that the first specific number is subtracted and the second specific number is added so that the number of gaming media paid out to the player is the same. Gaming machine.

According to the feature F2, since the game medium given to the player is the same, it is possible to avoid giving a disadvantage to the player due to the conversion.

As a detailed configuration, for example, a configuration in which "the conversion / updating means subtracts the first specific number by the specific multiple and adds 1 to the second specific number" can be considered.

Feature F3. It is provided with a determination means (a function of executing the process of step S906 of the main MPU 202) for determining whether or not it is in the specific gaming state.
The gaming machine according to feature F1 or feature F2, wherein the conversion updating means updates each of the numerical information when the determination means determines that the specific gaming state is reached. ..

According to the feature F3, the update of each numerical information related to the conversion of the privilege is executed in the specific gaming state in which the frequency of occurrence of the first specific trigger is higher than the frequency of occurrence of the second specific trigger. As a result, the overflow of the first privilege granting number can be suitably suppressed.

Feature F4. The privilege granting means
As a privilege, a payout means (payout device 77) for paying out the game medium and
A payout control means (payout control device 78) that controls the payout means, and
With
A first payout command (one prize ball command) is transmitted based on the first numerical information stored in the first storage means, and based on the second numerical information stored in the second storage means. A transmission means (main side MPU202) for transmitting a second payout command (15 prize ball commands) is provided.
The payout control means
When the first payout command is received, the payout means is controlled so that the first specific number of the game media is paid out as the first privilege.
When the second payout command is received, the payout means is controlled so that the second specific number of game media, which is a specific multiple of the first specific number, is paid out as the second privilege.
The first updating means updates the first numerical information so that the number of times the first privilege is granted is incremented by 1 each time the first specific opportunity occurs, and the first payout command is transmitted each time. The first numerical information is updated so that the number of times the first privilege is granted is subtracted by 1.
The second updating means updates the second numerical information so that the number of times the second privilege is granted is incremented by 1 each time the second specific opportunity occurs, and the second payout command is transmitted each time. The second numerical information is updated so that the number of times the second privilege is granted is subtracted by 1.
The payout control means includes means for outputting a prohibition signal (LOW level prize ball permission signal) for prohibiting the transmission of each payout command by the transmission means when a predetermined prohibition condition is satisfied. ,
The gaming machine according to any one of features F1 to F3, wherein the conversion / updating means is executed when the prohibition condition is satisfied.

According to the feature F4, when the transmission of the payout command is prohibited, the first privilege granting number is not subtracted, so that the overflow is likely to occur. On the other hand, according to this feature, when the transmission of the payout command that tends to overflow is prohibited, the conversion update means is updated, so that the overflow can be suitably suppressed.

As a more specific configuration, "a determination means for determining whether or not the prohibition signal is output is provided, and when the determination means determines that the prohibition signal is being output, the conversion update means is provided. On the other hand, when it is determined that the prohibition signal is not output, the output of the payout command by the transmission means is executed. " As a result, when the prohibition signal is output, the conversion update means is updated instead of the process related to the transmission by the transmission means, so that the processing load can be reduced.

<Characteristic G group>
Features G1. A payout means (payout device 77) for paying out the game medium, and
A payout control means (payout control device 78) that controls the payout means, and
A transmission means (main side MPU202) that transmits a payout command for paying out the game medium to the payout control means when a predetermined specific opportunity occurs.
With
The payout control means is a gaming machine that controls the payout means so that when the payout command is received, the number of the game media corresponding to the payout command is paid out.
The payout means is configured to be switchable between a high-speed state (high-speed mode) and a low-speed state (low-speed mode) in which the speed at which the game medium is paid out is relatively high and low.
The payout control means
A storage means (payout counter area 214b) in which payout number information (payout counter XC) for specifying the number of game media to be paid out as a privilege by the payout means is stored, and
When the payout command is received, an update means for updating the payout number information so that the payout number increases by the number of game media corresponding to the payout command (a function of executing a prize ball setting process of the payout side MPU 212). )When,
When the payout number is larger than a predetermined specific number (3 pieces), the payout means is controlled so that the game medium is paid out at the high speed state, while the payout number is the specific number. If it is less than, the payout means is controlled so that the game medium is paid out at the low speed state.
The payout control means includes a permission signal output means for outputting a permission signal (HI level prize ball permission signal) permitting transmission of the payout command to the transmission means.
The transmission means is in a state in which the payout command can be transmitted when the permission signal is input.
The game machine characterized in that the permission signal output means is configured to be able to output the permission signal in a situation where the number of payouts is equal to or greater than the specific number.

According to the feature G1, since the permission signal can be output in a situation where the number of payouts is larger than the specific number, it can be expected that the payout command is output during the high-speed state. As a result, it can be expected to maintain a high-speed state. Therefore, the payout of the game medium can be performed at high speed, and the decrease in motivation for the game due to the slow payout of the game medium can be suppressed. Further, since the frequency of switching between the high-speed state and the low-speed state can be reduced, the burden on the payout means can be reduced.

Feature G2. A payout detection means (payout ball detection sensor 128) for detecting the game medium paid out by the payout means is provided.
The updating means updates the payout number information so that the payout number is subtracted by 1 each time the payout detecting means detects the payout of the game medium.
The permission signal output means outputs the permission signal based on the fact that the number of payouts has reached the specific number.
When the permission signal is input, the transmission means can output the payout command from the timing when the permission signal is output to the timing when the game ball is paid out at the high speed by the payout means. The gaming machine according to the feature G1, which is characterized in that the game is played.

According to the feature G2, since the number of game media that triggers the output of the permission signal and the number of game media that triggers the payout mode of the payout means to be in the high-speed state are set to be the same, excessive payout to the storage means. It is possible to suppress the setting of the payout number information indicating the number. As a result, even if the information of the storage means is erased for some reason, the disadvantage of the player can be minimized.

In such a configuration, since the payout command can be output between the time when the permission signal is output and the time when the game ball is paid out, the time after the permission signal is output and before the high-speed state is switched to the low-speed state. It is expected that a payout command will be output at the stage. When the payout command is output, the number of payouts increases, so the payout means maintains a high-speed state. As a result, in a configuration in which the number of game media that triggers the output of the permission signal and the number of game media that triggers the payout mode of the payout means to be in the high-speed state are set to be the same, switching between the low-speed state and the high-speed state is performed. The frequency can be reduced.

Feature G3. Based on the fact that the number of payouts is greater than or equal to the specified number, the prohibition means for prohibiting the transmission of the payout command by the transmission means (outputs the LOW level prize ball permission signal in the payout side MPU 212). The gaming machine according to feature G1 or feature G2, which is characterized by having (functions, etc.).

According to the feature G3, it is possible to prevent an excessive number of payouts from being set in the payout number information while maintaining a high-speed state of the payout means. As a result, it is possible to suppress the overflow of the payout number information. Further, even if an abnormality occurs in the payout number information, the disadvantage given to the player is small, so that the player's disadvantage caused by the abnormality in the payout number information can be reduced.

Feature G4. The transmission means can transmit a plurality of the payout commands at once, and can transmit the plurality of the payout commands at once.
The update means updates the payout number information so that the payout number increases by the sum of the number of game media corresponding to each payout command.
The gaming machine according to feature G3, wherein the prohibition means determines whether or not to prohibit transmission of the payout command after the payout command is updated by the update means.

According to the feature G4, when the payout commands are collectively transmitted, it is determined whether or not to prohibit the transmission of the payout commands after the payout number information for each payout command is updated. .. As a result, the number of transmissions can be reduced, and the number of judgments is only one. Therefore, the processing is compared with the configuration in which it is judged whether or not to prohibit each issue command every time it is updated. The load can be reduced.

Feature G5. The upper limit of the number of payouts stored by the storage means is predetermined.
The payout command is
The first payout command (one prize ball command), in which the number of game media to be paid out is the first,
The second payout command (three prize ball commands, etc.), which is the second number in which the number of game media to be paid out is larger than the first number,
Is included,
In a predetermined periodic process (timer interrupt process), the transmission means can transmit a plurality of the first payout commands at once, while only one of the second payout commands can be transmitted. The gaming machine according to the feature G4, which is characterized by being present.

According to the feature G5, a plurality of first payout commands having a relatively small number of game media to be paid out are transmitted, while one second payout command having a relatively large number of game media to be paid out is transmitted. As a result, the payout means can be set to a high-speed state while suppressing the upper limit of the number of payouts.

<Characteristic H group>
Features H1. A game board in which a game area in which a game ball flows down is formed,
A launching means (game ball launch mechanism 51) for launching a game ball toward the game area, and
A variable ball-entry means formed in the game area and capable of switching between a first state in which the game ball can enter and a second state in which the game ball is more difficult to enter or cannot enter than the first state. (2nd operating port 34) and
A variable ball entry control means (main side MPU202) that performs variable ball entry control for switching the state of the variable ball entry means, and
A privilege granting means (payout device 77, etc.) that pays out one game ball as a privilege based on the game ball entering the variable ball entry means.
A gaming machine equipped with.

According to the feature H1, when a game ball enters the variable ball entry means, one game ball is paid out. As a result, the game can be advanced while suppressing the increase / decrease of the game ball.

Feature H2. A game board in which a game area in which a game ball flows down is formed,
A launching means (game ball launch mechanism 51) for launching a game ball toward the game area, and
A variable ball-entry means formed in the game area and capable of switching between a first state in which the game ball can enter and a second state in which the game ball is more difficult to enter or cannot enter than the first state. (2nd operating port 34) and
A variable ball entry control means (main side MPU202) that performs variable ball entry control for switching the state of the variable ball entry means, and
A privilege granting means (payout device 77, etc.) that pays out one game ball as a privilege based on the game ball entering the variable ball entry means.
In the situation where the variable ball entry means is in the first state, a game ball flowing down a predetermined specific game area (the right area of the variable display unit 36) in the game area enters the variable ball entry means. As a guide means (guide nail 38b) for guiding the game ball to the variable ball entry means,
A gaming machine characterized by being equipped with.

According to the feature H2, in the situation where the variable ball entry means is in the first state, the game ball is launched into the variable ball entry means so that the game ball flows down the specific game area, so that the game ball enters the variable ball entry means. Is possible. Then, when a game ball enters the variable ball entry means, one game ball is paid out. As a result, the game can be advanced while maintaining the number of game balls.

Feature H3. The launching means launches a game ball at a predetermined firing cycle.
As the game state, a high expectation state (high frequency support mode) in which the expectation of entering the variable ball entry means is relatively high and low and a low expectation state (low frequency support mode) are set. Ori,
The variable ball entry control means is characterized in that, in the high expectation state, the variable ball entry control means is controlled so that the period of the second state is shorter than the firing cycle. The gaming machine described in H2.

According to the feature H3, in the high expectation state, the period of the second state of the variable ball entry means is shorter than the firing cycle. Therefore, in the high expectation state, almost all the game balls flowing down the specific game area enter the variable ball entry means regardless of the launch timing of the game ball by the launch means. As a result, in the high expectation state, the game can be advanced while maintaining the number of game balls.

Here, when the second state is set for a long time in the variable ball entry means, the game ball is not fired during the second state, and the so-called stop hit is performed in which the game ball is fired at the timing of the first state. There is. In this case, the number of game balls may increase in a high expectation state. In particular, when the number of game balls paid out based on the ball entering the variable ball entry means is a plurality, the increase in the number of game balls becomes remarkable.

On the other hand, according to this feature, in the high expectation state, almost all the game balls flowing down the specific game area enter the variable ball entry means regardless of the launch timing of the game ball by the launch means. Therefore, the above-mentioned stoppage can be made meaningless. As a result, it is possible to suppress the stoppage and ensure the fairness of the game.

<Feature I group>
Feature I1. A game board in which a game area in which a game ball flows down is formed,
A launching means (game ball launch mechanism 51) for launching a game ball toward the game area, and
A variable ball-entry means formed in the game area and capable of switching between a first state in which the game ball can enter and a second state in which the game ball is more difficult to enter or cannot enter than the first state. (2nd operating port 34) and
A variable ball entry control means (main side MPU202) that performs variable ball entry control for switching the state of the variable ball entry means, and
When a game ball enters the variable ball entry means, a privilege granting means (payout device 77, etc.) that pays out the same number of game balls as the number of game balls that have entered the variable ball entry means as a privilege.
A gaming machine equipped with.

According to the feature I1, when a game ball enters the variable ball entry means, the same number of game balls as the number of game balls entered into the variable ball entry means are paid out. As a result, the game can be advanced while suppressing the increase / decrease of the game ball.

Feature I2. A game board in which a game area in which a game ball flows down is formed,
A launching means (game ball launch mechanism 51) for launching a game ball toward the game area, and
A variable ball-entry means formed in the game area and capable of switching between a first state in which the game ball can enter and a second state in which the game ball is more difficult to enter or cannot enter than the first state. (2nd operating port 34) and
A variable ball entry control means (main side MPU202) that performs variable ball entry control for switching the state of the variable ball entry means, and
When a game ball enters the variable ball entry means, a privilege granting means (payout device 77, etc.) that pays out the same number of game balls as the number of game balls that have entered the variable ball entry means as a privilege.
In the situation where the variable ball entry means is in the first state, a game ball flowing down a predetermined specific game area (the right area of the variable display unit 36) in the game area enters the variable ball entry means. As a guide means (guide nail 38b) for guiding the game ball to the variable ball entry means,
A gaming machine characterized by being equipped with.

According to the feature I2, in the situation where the variable ball entry means is in the first state, the game ball is launched into the variable ball entry means so that the game ball flows down the specific game area, so that the game ball enters the variable ball entry means. Is possible. Then, when a game ball enters the variable ball entry means, the same number of game balls as the number of game balls entered into the variable ball entry means are paid out. As a result, the game can be advanced while maintaining the number of game balls.

Feature I3. The launching means launches a game ball at a predetermined firing cycle.
As the game state, a high expectation state (high frequency support mode) in which the expectation of entering the variable ball entry means is relatively high and low and a low expectation state (low frequency support mode) are set. Ori,
The variable ball entry control means is characterized in that, in the high expectation state, the variable ball entry control means is controlled so that the period of the second state is shorter than the firing cycle. The gaming machine described in I2.

According to the feature I3, in the high expectation state, the period of the second state of the variable ball entry means is shorter than the firing cycle. Therefore, in the high expectation state, almost all the game balls flowing down the specific game area enter the variable ball entry means regardless of the launch timing of the game ball by the launch means. As a result, in the high expectation state, the game can be advanced while maintaining the number of game balls.

Here, when the second state is set for a long time in the variable ball entry means, the game ball is not fired during the second state, and the so-called stop hit is performed in which the game ball is fired at the timing of the first state. There is. In this case, the number of game balls may increase in a high expectation state. In particular, when the number of game balls paid out based on the ball entering the variable ball entry means is a plurality, the increase in the number of game balls becomes remarkable.

On the other hand, according to this feature, in the high expectation state, almost all the game balls flowing down the specific game area enter the variable ball entry means regardless of the launch timing of the game ball by the launch means. Therefore, the above-mentioned stoppage can be made meaningless. As a result, it is possible to suppress the stoppage and ensure the fairness of the game.

The basic configurations of gaming machines other than pachinko machines to which the above features can be applied are shown below.

Rotating machine such as a slot machine: Equipped with a picture display device that variably displays a plurality of pictures, the variable display of the plurality of pictures is started due to the operation of the start operation means, and is caused by the operation of the stop operation means. A gaming machine in which the variable display of the plurality of symbols is stopped after a lapse of a predetermined time, and a game medal is given to the player as a privilege according to the symbols after the stop.

Ball-using belt-type gaming machine: Equipped with a variable display means that displays a variable display of a symbol sequence consisting of a plurality of symbols and then displays the final stop display of the symbol sequence. A special gaming state (bonus) that is advantageous to the player on the condition that the fluctuation of the symbol is stopped due to the operation of the operation means or the predetermined time elapses, and the final stop symbol at the time of the stop is a specific symbol. (Game, etc.) is generated, and further, a throwing device provided with a ball saucer and a throwing device for taking in a game ball from the ball saucer and a payout device for paying out the game ball to the ball saucer A gaming machine configured so that the operation of the starting operation means becomes effective when the gaming ball is thrown in.

10 ... Pachinko machine, 24 ... Game board, 33 ... 1st operating port, 34 ... 2nd operating port, 34a ... Electric accessory, 38a ... Regulatory nail, 38b ... Guide nail, 71 ... Main control device, 77 ... Payout device , 78 ... Payout control device, 83a to 83e ... Winning detection sensor, 127 ... Payout motor, 128 ... Payout ball detection sensor, 202 ... Main side MPU, 212 ... Payout side MPU, 214b ... Payout counter area, 231 to 234 ... Award Counter area for balls.

Claims (2)

When a predetermined specific opportunity occurs, the predetermined privilege information is output, and the gaming machine provided with the privilege granting means capable of granting the privilege to the player.
Provided with an output means capable of outputting the privilege information when the specific opportunity occurs.
As a gaming state, a special state that is more advantageous for the player than the normal state is set.
The output means
When a specific number of times that the first specific opportunity occurs in the special state is generated, a means capable of outputting specific privilege information corresponding to the occurrence of the first specific opportunity of the specific number of times and
A means capable of outputting the first privilege information based on the elapse of the specific period when a predetermined specific period elapses even if the number of occurrences of the first specific opportunity is less than the specific number of times in the special state. When,
When a second specific opportunity different from the first specific opportunity occurs in the special state, a means capable of outputting the second privilege information corresponding to the occurrence of the second specific opportunity, and
With
The first specific opportunity is that the game ball passes through the first passing portion.
The second specific opportunity is that the game ball passes through a second passing portion different from the first passing portion.
A gaming machine characterized in that a player can identify that it is in the special state. The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising an effect means for performing a predetermined effect.

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