JP6434391B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that allows a game ball to enter a specific entrance in a game area where the game ball can flow down.

  A gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine or a slot gaming machine provided in the game hall is drawn for each symbol variation game, and a result corresponding to the lottery result is derived. For this reason, if the big hit lottery is performed with the same big hit probability, the big hit is naturally generated with the same probability. However, since a big hit is generated by lottery, even in the same type of gaming machine, there is a bias in a ratio such as the number of times that a big win is generated within a predetermined period (for example, one day). For this reason, there is also a game hall provided with a display device such as Patent Document 1 that displays the number of times that a big hit is made near the gaming machine.

JP 2001-79255 A

  However, the display device as in Patent Document 1 displays the number of big hits as a game result in a gaming machine, and it is desired to notify useful game information such as another game result. .

  This invention was made paying attention to the problem which exists in such a prior art, and the objective is to provide the game machine which can alert | report useful game information.

A gaming machine that solves the above problems includes a first counting means that counts a first predetermined number based on a game ball entering a game entrance in a game area in which a game ball can flow down, and a game from the game area. A second counting means for counting a second predetermined number based on the discharge of the sphere, and a reporting means for reporting information based on a counting result of the first counting means and the second counting means. The notification indicates the degree of acquisition of the prize ball in the normal state, and the notification means notifies the degree of acquisition of the prize ball at the end of the first period when the second predetermined number becomes the first specific number. And the second predetermined number can be notified for the first time of the second period when the second specific number is larger than the first specific number for the first time. 2 predetermined number becomes the second specific number for the first time Thereafter the gist that it is possible notification to acquire the degree of the prize balls in the end of the second period every time said second predetermined number counting said second specific number.

The gaming machine may be configured so that the normal state is a non-changeable state and is not a big hit game .

  According to the present invention, useful game information can be notified.

A front view showing a pachinko machine. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko gaming machine. The figure which shows the execution conditions and determination criteria about determination of the degree of entering in each period. The figure which shows the determination object about determination of the degree of entrance in each period. The flowchart which shows a ball entering degree related control process.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine as a gaming machine will be described.
As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine is provided with a game board YB having a game area YR in which game balls can flow down. The pachinko gaming machine is provided with a launch handle HD, and a game ball can be launched into the game area YR of the game board YB in accordance with the turning operation of the launch handle HD. The pachinko gaming machine is provided with an effect button BT that can be operated by the player. The pachinko gaming machine is provided with a speaker SP for outputting sound (sound) and a decorative lamp LA1 that emits light in a predetermined light emission mode.

  The game board YB is provided with a first special symbol display device 11 having a plurality of light emitting portions. In the first special symbol display device 11, a variation game (design variation game, first symbol variation game) in which a plurality of types of special symbols (first special symbol, symbol, first symbol) are displayed while being varied is performed. In the present embodiment, the variation game played on the first special symbol display device 11 may be simply indicated as “first variation game”.

  The game board YB is provided with a second special symbol display device 12 having a plurality of light emitting portions. In the second special symbol display device 12, a variable game (symbol variable game, second symbol variable game) is performed in which a plurality of types of special symbols (second special symbol, symbol, second symbol) are displayed in a variable manner. In the present embodiment, the variable game played on the second special symbol display device 12 may be simply indicated as “second variable game”. The first variation game and the second variation game are configured not to be executed simultaneously.

  In the present embodiment, in the first special symbol display device 11 and the second special symbol display device 12, one special symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the big hit lottery among a plurality of types of special symbols is stopped and displayed as the variable game ends. The The special symbols include a jackpot symbol that can recognize a jackpot (a jackpot display result) and a missed symbol that can recognize a miss. When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, the player is awarded a jackpot game.

  In addition, the game board YB is provided with an effect display device 16 having an image display unit GH for displaying an effect image, which is separate from the first special symbol display device 11 and the second special symbol display device 12. . In the effect display device 16, a display effect related to the variable game is performed, and specifically, a decorative symbol variation game is performed in which a plurality of types of decorative symbols (effect symbols) are varied in a plurality of columns.

  In the effect display device 16, when the variation game is started, the decorative symbols in each column are variably displayed along a predetermined variation direction (vertical scroll direction). Further, in the effect display device 16, before the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed, there is a case where the reach is combined and a reach state is formed. As the reach symbol combination, the decorative symbols in the specific columns (left column and right column in this embodiment) among the plurality of columns in the effect display device 16 are stopped in the same type, and columns other than the specific columns (this embodiment) In the form, a symbol combination in which the decorative symbols in the middle row) are variably displayed is defined.

  On the effect display device 16, the symbol combinations corresponding to the display results of the special symbol display devices 11 and 12 are stopped and displayed. More specifically, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on each of the special symbol display devices 11 and 12, the jackpot symbol combination is also stopped and displayed on the effect display device 16. When the special symbol display devices 11 and 12 are displayed with the off symbol stopped, the off symbol combination is also stopped and displayed on the effect display device 16. In the present embodiment, as a jackpot symbol combination (a jackpot display result), a symbol combination in which all the decorative symbols of the entire row are of the same type is mainly used, and as a symbol combination of the outlier (missing display result), all the rows Symbol combinations that do not have the same type of decorative symbol are defined.

  In addition, the effect display device 16 is configured with a display area larger than the special symbol display devices 11 and 12, and the decorative symbol is displayed much larger than the special symbol. For this reason, the player can recognize the big hit or the loss from the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the effect display device 16.

  The game board YB is provided with a first start winning device 21 having a first start winning port 21a as a specific entrance through which a game ball can enter. The first start winning device 21 serving as the first start entering means (start entering means) includes a first start sensor SE1 as specific entry detecting means for detecting a game ball that has entered the first start winning opening 21a. (See FIG. 2) is provided. When a game ball that has entered the first start winning opening 21a is detected by the first start sensor SE1, the start condition of the first variable game can be given, and a game as a predetermined number of prize balls Ball payout conditions are given.

  The game board YB is provided with a second start winning device 22 having a second start winning port 22a through which a game ball can enter. An opening / closing member that opens and closes the second start winning port 22a by the operation of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid SOL2 (see FIG. 2) is provided in the second start winning device 22 serving as the second starting ball entering means (starting ball entering means). 22b (ordinary electric accessory) is disposed. The opening / closing member 22b is in a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter the ball (a ball is restricted) in the second start winning port 22a of the second start winning device 22, and a game ball can enter (the ball is Operates in the allowed (open) state. The opening / closing member 22b operates in an open state in a predetermined opening mode when a predetermined opening condition is satisfied.

  The second start winning device 22 is provided with a second start sensor SE2 (see FIG. 2) that detects a game ball that has entered the second start winning port 22a. When a game ball that has entered the second start winning opening 22a is detected by the second start sensor SE2, a start condition for the second variable game can be given, and a game as a predetermined number of prize balls Ball payout conditions are given.

  The game board YB is provided with a large winning device 23 having a large winning port 23a through which a game ball can be inserted. The big prize device 23 is provided with a big prize opening door 23b that opens and closes the big prize opening 23a by the operation of the big prize opening solenoid SOL1 (see FIG. 2). The grand prize opening door 23b is in a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter the grand prize opening 23a (the entry is restricted) and an open state in which a game ball can enter (the entry is permitted). To work. The special winning opening door 23b operates in an open state in a predetermined opening mode when a predetermined opening condition is satisfied.

  The big winning device 23 is provided with a count sensor SE3 (see FIG. 2) that detects a game ball that has entered the big winning opening 23a. When the game ball that has entered the big winning opening 23a is detected by the count sensor SE3, a predetermined number of game ball payout conditions are given.

  When the big hit game is awarded, the big prize opening door 23b is opened according to the kind of the big hit game given, and the big prize opening 23a is operated in the opened state, and the entry of the game ball is permitted by the operation. The For this reason, the player can obtain a chance to acquire a large number of prize balls. In this embodiment, the big hit game is advantageous to the player because a chance to win a large number of prize balls can be obtained. The jackpot game is given when the jackpot is determined by the internal lottery and the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed in the variable game (the jackpot condition is satisfied).

  A first hold display device 13 is disposed on the game board YB. The first hold display device 13 indicates the number of first variation games whose execution is held. Specifically, the first hold display device 13 has the start condition for the first variation game established by the game ball entering the first start prize opening 21a, while the execution condition for the first variation game is not yet established. This indicates the number of first variation games whose execution (start) is suspended because they are not established, that is, the so-called number of first start suspensions (hereinafter referred to as the first suspension storage number). The first reserved memory number is incremented by “1” when the game ball wins the first start winning opening 21a, and is decremented by “1” when the first variable game is started. Therefore, when a game ball wins the first start winning opening 21a during the variable game, the first reserved memory number is further added and up to a predetermined upper limit number (the first upper limit number, “4” in the present embodiment). Accumulated.

  The game board YB is provided with a second hold display device 14. The second hold display device 14 indicates the number of second variable games whose execution is being held. Specifically, the second hold display device 14 has the start condition for the second variation game established by the game ball entering the second start prize opening 22a, while the execution condition for the second variation game is not yet established. This indicates the number of second variation games whose execution (start) is suspended because they have not been established, so-called second start pending storage number (hereinafter referred to as second reserved storage number). The second reserved memory number is incremented by “1” when the game ball wins the second start winning opening 22a, and is decremented by “1” when the second variable game is started. Therefore, when a game ball wins the second start winning opening 22a during the variable game, the second reserved memory number is further added and up to a predetermined upper limit number (second upper limit number, “4” in the present embodiment). Accumulated.

  A normal symbol display device 15 is arranged on the game board YB. In this normal symbol display device 15, a normal symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as a “general symbol”) using a normal symbol for deriving one common symbol by varying a plurality of types of ordinary symbols (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “normal symbols”). May be indicated as “game”).

  The player can recognize the normal hit or the normal deviation from the general map finally displayed in the general game (the display result derived in the general game). If the normal symbol stopped on the normal symbol display device 15 is a normal symbol, the normal symbol can be recognized. When the normal winning symbol is stopped and displayed, the normal winning game is given to the player. In addition, when the usual figure stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display device 15 is an unusual symbol, the usual deviation can be recognized from the usual symbol.

  An operating gate 25 is disposed on the game board YB. The operating gate 25 is provided with a gate sensor SE4 (see FIG. 2) that detects a game ball that has entered (passed). When the game ball that has passed through the operation gate 25 is detected by the gate sensor SE4, a start condition for the usual game can be given. The usual game is performed in order to derive a lottery result indicating whether or not the opening / closing member 22b of the second start winning device 22 is opened (whether a game ball can be inserted into the second start winning port 22a). It is what is said. When the lottery result of the ordinary game is a normal hit and a game is awarded per ordinary figure, the opening / closing member 22b is opened and the second start winning opening 22a is opened, and a game ball can be entered. That is, when a game is given per game, it becomes easier for a game ball to enter the second start winning opening 22a by opening the opening / closing member 22b, and the player can start the game with the start condition of the variable game (second variable game). An opportunity to easily win a prize ball can be obtained.

  The game board YB is provided with a general winning device 26 having a general winning port 26a through which a game ball can enter. The general winning device 26 is provided with a general winning sensor SE5 (see FIG. 2) that detects a game ball that has entered the general winning opening 26a. When a game ball that has entered the general winning opening 26a is detected by the general winning sensor SE5, a payout condition for a predetermined number of game balls is given.

The game board YB is provided with an out port 27 through which a game ball that has not won a prize can be entered in the first start winning port 21a, the second start winning port 22a, the large winning port 23a, and the general winning port 26a. .
In the present embodiment, the game area YR of the game board YB is provided with a first start winning opening 21a, a second starting winning opening 22a, a big winning opening 23a, a general winning opening 26a, and an out opening 27. Then, the game balls that enter the first start winning opening 21a, the second start winning opening 22a, the big winning opening 23a, the general winning opening 26a, and the out opening 27 and are discharged to the outside from the game area YR of the game board YB are Then, they join at a discharge passage (not shown) on the back side of the game board YB and are discharged from the pachinko gaming machine to the outside. In this discharge passage, a discharge ball sensor SE6 (see FIG. 2) is provided as discharge detection means. In this way, the game balls discharged to the outside from the game area YR of the game board YB through the first start winning port 21a, the second start winning port 22a, the big winning port 23a, the general winning port 26a, and the out port 27. Can be detected by the discharge ball sensor SE6.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a probability variation (hereinafter referred to as “probability variation”) function is provided. The probability variation function is a function that can give a probability variation state (probability variation state) in which the lottery probability of the big hit lottery varies from a low probability to a high probability after the big hit game ends. In this embodiment, the probability variation state is given until a predetermined probability variation end condition is satisfied. The probability variation state can be a gaming state advantageous to the player because the lottery probability of the jackpot lottery fluctuates with high probability and the jackpot is likely to occur.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, the entrance easy function is provided. The easy-to-enter function is a function that can give an easy-to-enter state (shortening state, improved entrance rate) that is advantageous to the player after the big hit game is over. In the easy-to-enter state, the fluctuation time of the general-purpose game for deriving the lottery result of the general-purpose lottery is shortened compared to when the easy-to-enter state is not given (non-entry easy state). Also, in the easy entry state, the probability of winning the normal winning lottery is higher than in the non-entry easy state. In addition, in the easy entry state, when the lottery per normal drawing is won, the opening time of the opening / closing member 22b based on the fact that one lottery is won is longer than in the non-entry easy state. . In addition, during the easy-to-enter state, the variation time of the variable game may be shortened compared to during the non-entry easy state, and in particular, the variation time of the variable game in which the off-line display result is stopped is reduced. There are many cases.

  In the present embodiment, the easy-to-enter state is given until a predetermined easy-to-enter condition is satisfied. In the easy-to-enter state, the opening / closing member 22b operates in an advantageous manner for the player, and can enter a gaming state that is advantageous for the player who can easily enter the second start winning opening 22a per unit time. It should be noted that the easy-to-enter state can be given even during the probability variation state.

  In the present embodiment, the first start winning opening 21a is disposed below the effect display device 16, and the right side of the game board YB is more rolled when the first flow path X on the left side of the game board YB is rolled. This makes it easier for a game ball to enter than to roll the second flow path Y. For this reason, in the non-entry easy state where it is difficult for a game ball to enter the second start winning opening 22a, the first flow path X is rolled to allow the game ball to enter the first start winning opening 21a. There is a tendency to fire game balls. On the other hand, on the right side of the effect display device 16, the operation gate 25, the second start winning port 22a, and the big winning port 23a are arranged in order from the top, and the second flow path Y is rolled. This makes it easier for a game ball to enter than to roll the first flow path X. For this reason, in the easy entry state where a game ball can easily enter the second start winning opening 22a, the game ball is put into the big winning opening 23a in the big hit game so that the game ball can enter the second start winning opening 22a. In order to enter the ball, the game ball tends to be fired so as to roll the second flow path Y.

  In the present embodiment, the game board YB is provided with a notification lamp LA2 as a notification means having a plurality of light emitting units. This notification lamp LA2 is a lamp for notifying whether the degree of game balls entering the first start winning opening 21a is “normal”, “good”, or “perfect”. In the case of “normal”, the lamp indicating “normal” is turned on, and the lamp indicating “good” or “excellent” is turned off. In the case of “good”, the lamp indicating “good” is turned on, and the lamp indicating “normal” or “excellent” is turned off. In the case of “perfect”, the lamp indicating “perfect” is turned on, and the lamp indicating “normal” or “good” is turned off. Further, the notification lamp LA2 may notify “abnormality (error)” in accordance with the degree of game balls entering the first start winning opening 21a. In the case of “abnormal”, all the lamps indicating “normal”, “good” and “perfect” flash. In the present embodiment, the degree of game balls that enter the first start winning opening 21a is determined by the number of game balls that have passed through the discharge passage and the number of game balls that have entered the first start winning opening 21a. The determination is based on the number.

Next, the jackpot game in this embodiment will be described.
The jackpot game is started after the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed in the variable game and the game is finished. When the big hit game starts, the opening time starts. In this opening time, the opening effect which shows the start of a big hit game is performed first. When the opening time ends, a round game in which the special winning opening 23a is opened is performed a plurality of times, with a predetermined number of rounds as an upper limit. One round game is continued until the upper limit number of game balls enter the big winning opening 23a or until a prescribed time elapses. In the round game, a round effect is performed. When all round games are finished, the ending time is set. In this ending time, an ending effect indicating the end of the big hit game is performed. When the ending time is over, the big hit game is over.

  In the present embodiment, when the big hit lottery is won, one big hit is determined from a plurality of types of big hits, and a big hit game corresponding to the determined big hit is given. Depending on the type of special symbol (big hit symbol) that is determined when the big hit lottery is won, any of the big hits is determined.

Here, the specifications of so-called pachinko gaming machines, such as the winning probability of the jackpot lottery and the contents of the jackpot game will be described.
In the present embodiment, the winning probability of the big hit determination (lottery) is 164/65536 (about 1/399) in the non-probability changing state that is not the probability changing state, and 1640/65536 (about 1/40) in the probability changing state. ) Are specified respectively. The number of payout prize balls when the first start sensor SE1 or the second start sensor SE2 detects a game ball is “3”, and the number of payout prize balls when the general prize sensor SE5 detects a game ball is “ “6” is defined as “14” as the number of payout prize balls when the count sensor SE3 detects a game ball. “9 balls” is the maximum number of balls that can be entered in one round game, and the maximum opening time of the grand prize opening door 23b when there is no game ball of the maximum number of balls entered in one round game is “ "25 seconds" is defined respectively. “12” is defined as the number of round games in one big hit game.

  In the floating game, a probability variation state is given with a probability of 70% so as to correspond to the type of jackpot until the next jackpot game is awarded (hereinafter referred to as “until next time”) after the jackpot game is finished. Probability is not granted after the big hit game ends with a probability of%. In addition, when the probable change state is given, the easy-to-enter state is given until the next time after the end of the big hit game, and when the probable change state is not given, the upper limit is “100 times” after the end of the big hit game. Easy entry is granted.

Next, the control configuration of the pachinko gaming machine will be described based on FIG.
A main control board 30 is mounted on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine. The main control board 30 as a game control means executes various processes related to the pachinko gaming machine and outputs various control signals (control commands) for controlling the game according to the processing results.

  An effect control board 31 is mounted on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine. The effect control board 31 as the effect control means is a process related to the determination of the display mode (display images such as symbols, backgrounds, characters, etc.) of the effect display device 16 based on the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 30. And the display content is controlled according to the processing result. The effect control board 31 controls the light emission mode of the decoration lamp LA1, the light emission mode of the notification lamp LA2, and the sound output mode of the speaker SP based on the control signal output from the main control board 30.

  The main control board 30 is provided with a main control CPU 30a. A main control ROM 30b and a main control RAM 30c are connected to the main control CPU 30a. A first start sensor SE1, a second start sensor SE2, a count sensor SE3, a gate sensor SE4, and a general winning sensor SE5 are connected to the main control CPU 30a. Further, the first special symbol display device 11, the second special symbol display device 12, the first hold display device 13, the second hold display device 14, and the normal symbol display device 15 are connected to the main control CPU 30a. The main control CPU 30a is connected with a big prize opening solenoid SOL1 and a normal electric accessory solenoid SOL2.

  In the present embodiment, the RAM clear switch 17 is connected to the main control CPU 30a. The RAM clear switch 17 is disposed on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine and can be operated by opening the front door. When the power is turned on while the RAM clear switch 17 is being operated, the storage area of the main control RAM 30c is initialized.

  The main control ROM 30b stores a main control program for executing various processes related to the pachinko gaming machine. The main control ROM 30b stores a plurality of types of variation patterns. The variation pattern is a pattern that serves as a base for game effects (display effects, etc.) from when a symbol (special symbol) starts to fluctuate (variable game starts) to when the symbol is stopped and displayed (variable game ends). Is shown. That is, the variation pattern can specify at least the variation time (effect time) from when the special symbol starts to vary until the special symbol is confirmed and stopped. In the variation pattern in the present embodiment, it is possible to specify the contents of the effect of the variation game (such as whether there is a big hit, whether there is a reach effect, etc.) from when the special symbol starts to vary until the special symbol is displayed with a fixed stop it can.

  The variation pattern includes a jackpot variation pattern that specifies a jackpot effect. For the fluctuation pattern, after a special effect (for example, a reach effect) is performed, an outlier reach change pattern that specifies an outlier reach effect that ultimately becomes a deviation, and an outlier effect that specifies an outage without forming a reach is specified. There is a deviation variation pattern.

  The jackpot variation effect is an effect that is developed so as to finally stop and display the symbol combination of the jackpot through the reach effect. The outlier reach variation effect is an effect that is developed so that a final symbol combination is finally stopped and displayed through the reach effect. The outlier variation effect is an effect that is developed so as to finally display the symbol combination of the disappointment without confirming the reach effect. The reach effect is an effect that is performed during the period from the formation of the reach symbol combination to the derivation of the jackpot symbol combination or the outlier symbol combination in the decorative symbol variation game based on the ornament symbol of the effect display device 16. is there.

  Various determination values are stored in the main control ROM 30b. For example, the main control ROM 30b stores a jackpot determination value used in the jackpot lottery. The number of jackpot determination values when the probability variation state is imparted is larger than the number of jackpot determination values when the probability variation state is not imparted. The main control ROM 30b stores a reach determination value used in the reach lottery for determining whether or not to execute the reach effect.

  The main control RAM 30c stores various information (random values, timer values, flags, etc.) that can be appropriately rewritten during operation of the pachinko gaming machine. For example, the main control RAM 30c stores a main probability change flag indicating whether or not a probability change state is given. The main control RAM 30c stores a main operation flag indicating whether or not the easy-to-enter state is given.

  In the main control board 30, various random numbers used as random numbers for hit determination, random numbers for special symbol distribution, random numbers for reach effect determination, and random numbers for fluctuation pattern distribution are generated. The winning determination random number is a random number used in the big hit lottery. The reach determination random number is a random number used for reach lottery. The random number for special symbol distribution is a random number used when determining a special symbol (type of jackpot). The variation pattern distribution random number is a random number used when determining the variation pattern. The values that can be taken by the random numbers for variation pattern distribution have different distributions for each category of the loss variation pattern, the loss reach variation pattern, and the big hit variation pattern. Note that the random numbers used as various random numbers may be hardware random numbers or software random numbers.

  The effect control board 31 is provided with an effect control CPU 31a. The effect control ROM 31b and the effect control RAM 31c are connected to the effect control CPU 31a. The effect control ROM 31b stores a plurality of types of sub variation patterns. The sub variation pattern is based on the variation pattern, and can specify the detailed variation content (effect content) of the variation game. The effect control RAM 31c stores various types of information (random values, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine. For example, the sub-probability change flag indicating whether or not the probability change state is given is stored in the effect control RAM 31c. In addition, the effect control RAM 31c stores a secondary operation flag indicating whether or not the easy-to-enter state is given. The effect control CPU 31a updates the values of various random numbers at predetermined intervals, stores (sets) the updated values in the setting area of the effect control RAM 31c, and rewrites the values before the update.

  The effect control ROM 31b stores an effect control program for executing a game effect. When the various control commands are input, the effect control CPU 31a executes various controls based on the effect control program. The effect control ROM 31b stores various image data (image data such as symbols, various background images, characters, characters, etc.). In addition, the effect display device 16 is connected to the effect control CPU 31a, and when various control commands are input, the display content of the effect display device 16 is controlled based on the effect control program. In addition, a decoration lamp LA1, a notification lamp LA2, and a speaker SP are connected to the effect control CPU 31a. The effect button BT is connected to the effect control CPU 31a. In addition, a discharge ball sensor SE6 is connected to the effect control CPU 31a.

  In this embodiment, when the power is turned on while the RAM clear switch 17 is being operated, the effect control CPU 31a inputs the RAM clear signal (command) from the main control CPU 30a, and the effect control CPU 31a inputs the RAM clear signal (command). The storage area of the RAM 31c is initialized.

Next, various processes such as a special symbol input process and a special symbol start process executed by the main control CPU 30a based on the main control program will be described.
First, the special symbol input process will be described. The special symbol input process is executed at predetermined intervals by the main control CPU 30a.

  First, the main control CPU 30a executes a first hold determination for determining whether or not a game ball has entered the first start winning opening 21a. That is, in the first hold determination, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a detection signal output in response to detection of a game ball entered by the first start sensor SE1 into the first start winning opening 21a is input. judge.

  When the determination result of the first hold determination is affirmative (when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 21a), the main control CPU 30a sets the first hold storage number to the upper limit value ("4" in this embodiment). ) Is executed, it is determined whether or not the number is less than 1). When the determination result of the first reserved memory number determination is affirmative (when the upper limit value is not reached), the main control CPU 30a adds “1” to the first reserved memory number stored in the main control RAM 30c and Update the value and store it. The main control CPU 30a controls the first hold display device 13 so as to display the updated first hold memory number. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a hold designation command for designating the updated first hold memory number. The main control CPU 30a acquires various random number values, and stores the acquired random number values in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c in association with the first reserved storage number. On the other hand, when the determination result of the first hold determination is negative (when the game ball does not enter the first start winning opening 21a), or when the determination result of the first hold memory number determination is negative ( When the upper limit value of the first reserved storage number has been reached), the main control CPU 30a does not execute the above processing.

  When the determination result of the first hold determination is negative (when the ball has not entered the first start winning port 21a), the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the second start winning port 22a. A second hold determination is performed to determine whether or not. That is, in the second hold determination, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a detection signal that is output when the second start sensor SE2 detects a game ball that has entered the second start winning opening 22a is input. judge.

  When the determination result of the second hold determination is affirmative (when a game ball has entered the second start winning opening 22a), the main control CPU 30a has the upper limit value (“4” in the present embodiment) for the second hold memory number. ) Is executed, the second reserved memory number determination is performed. When the determination result of the second reserved memory number determination is affirmative (when the upper limit value is not reached), the main control CPU 30a adds “1” to the second reserved memory number stored in the main control RAM 30c and Update the value and store it. The main control CPU 30a controls the second hold display device 14 so as to display the updated second hold memory number. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a hold designation command for designating the updated second hold memory number. The main control CPU 30a acquires various random number values and stores the acquired random number values in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c in association with the reserved storage number. On the other hand, when the determination result of the second hold determination is negative (when the game ball has not entered the second start winning opening 22a), or when the determination result of the second hold memory number determination is negative ( When the upper limit value of the second reserved storage number has been reached), the main control CPU 30a does not execute the above processing.

Next, the special symbol start process will be described. The main control CPU 30a is configured to execute a special symbol start process at predetermined intervals.
When the big hit game or the variable game is not being executed, the main control CPU 30a specifies the second reserved memory number and determines whether the second reserved memory number is greater than “0”. When the second reserved memory number is “0”, the main control CPU 30a specifies the first reserved memory number and determines whether or not the first reserved memory number is larger than “0”. When the first reserved memory number is “0”, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when this determination result is affirmative (when the first reserved memory number is greater than “0”), the main control CPU 30a determines that the execution condition of the first variable game is satisfied, and the main control RAM 30c A value indicating that the first variation game is to be executed is set in the special symbol variation processing flag stored in the predetermined storage area. In the present embodiment, when the big hit game or the variable game is not being executed and the first reserved memory number is larger than “0” (that is, there is a first variable game whose execution is reserved). The execution condition of the first variation game is satisfied.

  Next, the main control CPU 30a, among random number values related to the first variable game (used for the first variable game), relates to a random value related to the first variable game that is executed first in accordance with the acquisition order (for hit determination). A random number, a random number for distribution pattern distribution, and a random number for special symbol distribution). Specifically, the random number value that is the earliest acquired random number value that is related to the first variable game and that has not yet been used to execute the first variable game is acquired. The main control CPU 30a subtracts 1 from the specified first reserved memory number, and changes the display content of the first reserved display device 13 to represent the first reserved memory number. The main control CPU 30a outputs a hold designation command indicating the updated first hold memory number.

  The main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the value of the acquired random number for hit determination matches the jackpot determination value stored in the main control ROM 30b, and performs a big hit determination (big hit lottery). When the determination result of the jackpot determination is affirmative (in the case of a jackpot), the main control CPU 30a determines the type of jackpot based on the acquired special symbol distribution random number value, and from among the jackpot symbols by the special symbol A final stop symbol to be stopped and displayed by the first special symbol display device 11 (second special symbol display device 12 in the case of the second variation game) is determined. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from the big hit variation pattern based on the obtained variation pattern distribution random number.

  The main control CPU 30a, which has determined the variation pattern and the final stop symbol, outputs various control commands (first operation) to the effect control board 31 (effect control CPU 31a) such as outputting a predetermined control command at a predetermined timing. When the game is a two-variable game, various processes relating to the second variable game are executed.

  Specifically, the main control CPU 30a first outputs a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern and instructing the start of symbol variation. The change pattern designation command also instructs information about which of the first change game and the second change game is executed. The main control CPU 30a controls the display content of the first special symbol display device 11 (second special symbol display device 12 in the case of the second variable game) so as to start the variation of the special symbol. Further, the main control CPU 30a starts measuring the effect time of the first variable game (or the second variable game). Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a special symbol designation command for designating the final stop symbol and the type of winning game. Then, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  Thereafter, in a process different from the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 30a displays the final stop symbol determined based on the effect time (variation time) set in the designated variation pattern. The display contents of one special symbol display device 11 (second special symbol display device 12 in the case of the second variable game) are controlled. Further, the main control CPU 30a instructs to stop the variation of the decorative symbols based on the effect time set in the designated variation pattern, and outputs an all symbol stop command for stopping and displaying the symbol combination.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the big hit determination is negative (when the big hit determination is not), the main control CPU 30a performs a reach determination for determining whether or not to execute the reach effect. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the reach determination random number acquired from the main control RAM 30c matches the reach determination value.

  When the determination result of the reach determination is affirmative (when a reach effect is performed), the main control CPU 30a determines the off symbol as a final stop symbol to be confirmed and stopped on the first special symbol display device 11. Next, the main control CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from the outlier reach variation patterns based on the obtained variation pattern distribution random number value.

  The main control CPU 30a that has determined the variation pattern and the final stop symbol, for example, outputs a predetermined control command at a predetermined timing to the effect control board 31 (effect control CPU 31a) as in the case of the big hit. Perform various processes related to the game. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the reach determination is negative (when the reach effect is not performed), the main control CPU 30a determines the off symbol as the final stop symbol to be confirmed and displayed on the first special symbol display device 11. Next, the main control CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from the deviation variation patterns based on the obtained variation pattern distribution random number value.

  The main control CPU 30a that has determined the variation pattern and the final stop symbol, for example, outputs a predetermined control command at a predetermined timing to the effect control board 31 (effect control CPU 31a) as in the case of the big hit. Perform various processes related to the game. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the second reserved memory number is larger than “0”, the main control CPU 30a executes the second variation game on the special symbol variation processing flag stored in the predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c. Set the value shown. In the present embodiment, when the big hit game or the variable game is not being executed, and the second reserved memory number is larger than “0” (that is, there is a second variable game whose execution is reserved). The execution condition of the second variable game is satisfied.

  Next, the main control CPU 30a, among random number values related to the second variable game (used for the second variable game), random number values (for hit determination) related to the second variable game that is executed earliest in accordance with the acquisition order. A random number, a random number for distribution pattern distribution, and a random number for special symbol distribution). Specifically, the random number value that is the earliest acquired random number value that is related to the second variable game and that has not yet been used to execute the second variable game is acquired. Further, the main control CPU 30a subtracts 1 from the specified second reserved memory number, and changes the display content of the second reserved display device 14 to represent the second reserved memory number. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a hold designation command indicating the updated second hold memory number. Hereinafter, processing related to the second variation game is executed based on the acquired random number, but since it is the same as the processing in the first variation game, detailed description is omitted. Further, by executing such special symbol start processing, when both the first variation game and the second variation game are put on hold, the main control CPU 30a preferentially uses the second variation game. Run.

  When determining the big hit, the main control CPU 30a starts controlling the big hit game of the type specified based on the final stop symbol after the end of the change game based on the determined change pattern. A predetermined control command is output at a predetermined timing to the control CPU 31a).

  Specifically, the main control CPU 30a sets the opening time triggered by the start of the big hit game. Further, the main control CPU 30 a outputs an opening command for instructing that the opening time has started to the effect control board 31. Next, the main control CPU 30a controls each round game after the opening time ends. That is, the main control CPU 30a outputs a round command for instructing the start of a round game to the effect control board 31 at the start of each round game. Further, the main control CPU 30a controls the special winning opening 23a to be in an open state and a closed state for each round game. That is, the main control CPU 30a opens the large winning opening 23a in a predetermined release mode until the upper limit number of game balls are won or until a predetermined time predetermined for each round game elapses. Control to open state.

  Then, when the round game is finished, the main control CPU 30a controls the large winning opening 23a to be closed, and closes the large winning opening 23a until a round interval time predetermined for each round game elapses. Maintain state. A series of these controls is executed until the specified number of rounds is reached.

  When the predetermined number of round games are completed, the main control CPU 30a sets an ending time. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs an ending command for instructing that the ending time has started to the effect control board 31. When the ending time elapses, the main control CPU 30a ends the big hit game.

  When the big hit game is finished, the main control CPU 30a assigns the probability change state to the main probability change flag when giving the probability change state based on the determined type of jackpot (special symbol type). Set the value indicating. On the other hand, the main control CPU 30a sets a value indicating that the probability variation state is not imparted to the main probability variation flag when the probability variation state is not imparted. The main control CPU 30a temporarily resets the value of the main probability change flag when the big hit game is awarded.

  Further, when the big hit game is to be ended, the main control CPU 30a gives an easy entry state to the main operation flag when the easy entry state is given based on the determined big hit type (special symbol type). A value indicating that is assigned is set. When the easy entry state is given with the predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, 100 times) as the upper limit number of times, the main control CPU 30a sets the value indicating the number of times as the number of operation times in the main control RAM 30c. Set to a predetermined storage area. Further, the main control CPU 30a subtracts “1” for the number of operations for each variable game (at the end of the variable game), and when the value becomes “0”, the operation flag is cleared and an operation end command is sent to the effect control board 31. Output to. This operation end command is a command indicating that the easy entry state has ended. Further, when the easy entry state is given until the next big hit game occurs, the main control CPU 30a sets data indicating that in the main control RAM 30c. The main control CPU 30a once resets the value of the main operation flag when the big hit game is awarded.

  Next, various processes executed by the effect control CPU 31a of the effect control board 31 based on the effect control program will be described. When a predetermined control command is input from the main control CPU 30a at a predetermined timing, the effect control CPU 31a executes various processes accordingly.

  For example, when the change control designation command and the special symbol designation command are input, the effect control CPU 31a displays a fixed stop display based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command and the final stop symbol designated by the special symbol designation command. The symbol combination by the decorative symbol to be made is determined.

  That is, the effect control CPU 31a determines the jackpot symbol combination when the final stop symbol designated by the special symbol designation command is a jackpot symbol. In addition, when the designated final stop symbol is an outlier design and the outlier reach variation pattern is designated, the effect control CPU 31a determines the symbol combination of the outlier reach. In addition, when the designated final stop symbol is a missing symbol and the deviation variation pattern is designated, the effect control CPU 31a determines a symbol combination of deviation.

  Then, when the variation control designation command is input, the production control CPU 31a determines a sub variation pattern based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command, and executes the decorative symbol variation game based on the sub variation pattern. The effect display device 16 is controlled so that Further, the effect control CPU 31a controls the decoration lamp LA1 and the speaker SP so as to execute the effect accompanying the change game (decorative symbol change game) based on the determined sub change pattern. Thereafter, when the all-design stop command is input, the effect control CPU 31a ends the effect accompanying the variable game and displays the determined symbol combination.

  In addition, when a big hit symbol is designated as the final stop symbol, the effect control CPU 31a gives a probability change state to the sub-probability change flag when a probability change state is given based on the big hit symbol after the big hit game ends. Set a value indicating that On the other hand, the effect control CPU 31a sets a value indicating that the probability variation state is not imparted to the sub-probability variation flag when the probability variation state is not imparted.

  In addition, when the big hit symbol is designated as the final stop symbol, the effect control CPU 31a, when the easy entry state is given based on the big hit symbol after the big hit game is finished, is easy to enter the secondary operation flag. A value indicating that is assigned is set. In addition, when the operation control command is input, the effect control CPU 31a sets a value corresponding to the command in the effect control RAM 31c, and sets a value indicating that the easy entry state is not given to the secondary operation flag. .

  In the present embodiment, the first start winning opening 21a is based on the number of game balls entering the first start winning opening 21a and the number of game balls discharged from the game area YR of the game board YB. The degree of entry of the game ball into is determined and notified by the light emission mode of the notification lamp LA2. In the present embodiment, the number of game balls discharged from the game area YR of the game board YB is counted based on the detection result of the game balls passing through the discharge passage.

  As shown in FIG. 3, there are a first period and a second period as the period for determining the degree of game balls entering the first start winning opening 21a. The first period starts when the power is turned on while the RAM clear switch 17 is being operated, and ends when the number of game balls discharged reaches 100 balls. On the other hand, the second period starts when the first period ends, and ends when the power is turned on while the RAM clear switch 17 is being operated. Thus, the second period is a period after the end of the first period.

  In the first period, when the number of game balls discharged reaches 100 balls, a condition for making a determination (first execution condition) is established, and the game balls that have entered the first start winning opening 21a are entered. By comparing the number and the determination criterion, the degree of game balls entering the first start winning opening 21a is determined. Specifically, when the number of entered balls is “0” to “5”, “normal” and when the number of entered balls is “6” or “7”, “good” and the number of entered balls are In the case of “8” to “11”, it is determined as “perfect”. Further, when the number of balls entered is “12” or more, it is determined as “abnormal”.

  On the other hand, in the second period, the number of discharged balls in the first period is not counted, and a condition for making a determination (second execution condition) is established each time the number of game balls discharged reaches 1000 balls. The number of game balls that have entered the first start winning opening 21a is compared with the determination criterion, so that the degree of game balls entering the first start winning opening 21a is determined. Specifically, when the number of entered balls is “0” to “54”, “normal” and when the number of entered balls is “55” or “75”, “good” and the number of entered balls are In the case of “76” to “119”, it is determined as “perfect”. Further, when the number of balls entered is “120” or more, it is determined as “abnormal”.

  As shown in FIG. 4, when the power is turned on with the RAM clear switch 17 being operated at the timing indicated by the symbol T0, the first period starts, and thereafter, the game ball is discharged at the timing indicated by the symbol T1. When the number reaches 100 balls, the degree of game balls entering the first start winning opening 21a is determined, and the second period is specified.

  In addition, when the number of discharged balls is smaller in the first period than in the second period, the degree of game balls entering the first start winning opening 21a is determined. That is, the determination frequency and the notification frequency (notification update frequency) are different between the first period and the second period, and the first period is defined such that each frequency is higher than the second period. Specifically, the period from the timing indicated by the symbol T0 to the timing indicated by the symbol T1 is the period from the timing indicated by the symbol T1 to the timing indicated by the symbol T2, and from the timing indicated by the symbol T2 to the timing indicated by the symbol T3. Shorter than the period.

  As described above, the first period immediately after the game hall is opened such that the power is turned on while the RAM clear switch 17 is operated is more than the second period. Will be frequently determined and notified. On the other hand, since the number of discharges to be determined is larger in the second period than in the first period, it is possible to improve the determination accuracy of the degree of game balls entering the first start winning opening 21a.

Here, various processes executed by the main control CPU 30a and the effect control CPU 31a will be described.
First, the main control CPU 30a outputs a first start winning command to the effect control CPU 31a based on a signal from the first start sensor SE1, regardless of whether the first reserved memory number is the upper limit or the upper limit. To do. Thereby, the CPU 31a for effect control can specify that the game ball has won the first start winning opening 21a.

  Next, the pitch-related counting process executed by the effect control CPU 31a will be described. This pitch-related counting process is a process for counting the number of game balls that have entered the first start winning opening 21a and the number of game balls that have been discharged from the game area YR of the game board YB. is there.

  First, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether it is in the easy-to-enter state or the big hit game based on the value set in the auxiliary operation flag and the input of the opening command and the ending command. In this embodiment, it is determined that the jackpot game is started when the opening command is input, and the jackpot game is ended when the ending time elapses after the ending command is input. When it is determined that it is in the easy-to-enter state or in the big hit game, the effect control CPU 31a ends the in-counting counting process.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not in the easy entry state or the big hit game, the effect control CPU 31a receives the input assigned to the effect control RAM 31c based on the input of the first start winning command from the main control CPU 30a. The ball number counter is updated to count the number of game balls that have entered the first start winning opening 21a. The effect control CPU 31a for executing such processing functions as a first counting means.

  Furthermore, the effect control CPU 31a updates the discharge number counter assigned to the effect control RAM 31c based on the signal from the discharge ball sensor SE6, and counts the number of game balls discharged from the game board YB. The effect control CPU 31a executing such processing functions as a second counting means.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 5, a description will be given of a pitching degree related control process executed by the effect control CPU 31a. This pitching degree related control process is a process for notifying the pitching degree of a game ball entering the first start winning opening 21a.

  First, as shown in FIG. 5, the effect control CPU 31a is in the easy-to-enter state or in the big hit game based on the value set in the secondary operation flag, or the input of the opening command or the ending command. Is determined (step S10). When it is determined that it is in the easy-to-enter state or in the big hit game, the effect control CPU 31a ends the ingress control-related control process. On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not in the easy-to-enter state or the big hit game, the effect control CPU 31a proceeds to step S11.

  In step S11, the CPU 31a for effect control determines whether it is the first period based on the value set in the period flag assigned to the RAM 31c for effect control. When it determines with it being the 1st period, CPU31a for presentation control transfers to step S12. On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not the first period, that is, when it is determined that there is the second period, the presentation control CPU 31a proceeds to step S16.

  In step S12, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not the first execution condition is satisfied. In the present embodiment, the first execution condition is satisfied when the number of discharged sheets becomes 100 balls based on the discharged number counter. When it is not determined that the first execution condition is satisfied, the effect control CPU 31a ends the pitching degree related control process. On the other hand, if it is determined that the first execution condition is satisfied, the effect control CPU 31a executes a first pitching degree determination process (step S13). In this process, the effect control CPU 31a reads a value from the number-of-entrance counter assigned to the effect control RAM 31c, and specifies which of the determination criteria of a plurality of stages corresponds. As a specific example, when the value of the number-of-entry counter is “8”, the effect control CPU 31a determines “perfect”. Then, the effect control CPU 31a sets information indicating the determination result in a predetermined area of the effect control RAM 31c, and proceeds to step S14. The effect control CPU 31a that executes such processing functions as a determination unit. In this embodiment, when it is determined as “abnormal”, the effect control CPU 31a updates the abnormality determination counter assigned to the effect control RAM 31c and counts the number of times determined as “abnormal”. .

  In step S14, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not the end condition of the first period is satisfied. In the present embodiment, the end condition of the first period is satisfied when the number of discharged items reaches 100 balls. When it is determined that the end condition for the first period is not satisfied, the effect control CPU 31a proceeds to step S18 without executing step S15. On the other hand, if it is determined that the end condition for the first period is satisfied, the effect control CPU 31a sets a second period flag indicating the second period in the period flag assigned to the effect control RAM 31c (step S31). S15), the process proceeds to step S18. In the present embodiment, when the power is turned on while the RAM clear switch 17 is operated, the first period flag indicating the first period is set in the period flag.

  On the other hand, in step S16, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not the second execution condition is satisfied. In the present embodiment, the second execution condition is satisfied when the number of discharged sheets becomes 1000 balls based on the discharged number counter. When it is not determined that the second execution condition is satisfied, the effect control CPU 31a ends the pitching degree related control process. On the other hand, when it is determined that the second execution condition is satisfied, the effect control CPU 31a executes a second entry degree determination process (step S17). In this process, the effect control CPU 31a reads a value from the number-of-entrance counter assigned to the effect control RAM 31c, and specifies which of the determination criteria of a plurality of stages corresponds. As a specific example, when the value of the number-of-entry counter is “58”, the effect control CPU 31a determines “good”. Then, the effect control CPU 31a sets information indicating the determination result in a predetermined area of the effect control RAM 31c, and proceeds to step S18. The effect control CPU 31a that executes such processing functions as a determination unit. In this embodiment, when it is determined as “abnormal”, the effect control CPU 31a updates the abnormality determination counter assigned to the effect control RAM 31c and counts the number of times determined as “abnormal”. . In the present embodiment, the discharge number counter and the entered ball number counter are initialized when the entered ball degree related control process ends when the first execution condition and the second execution condition are satisfied.

  In this way, the effect control CPU 31a determines the degree of game balls entering the first start winning opening 21a in accordance with a plurality of determination criteria, triggered by the number of discharges reaching the specified number. . In particular, the production control CPU 31a does not determine the degree of game balls entering the first start winning opening 21a in the easy entering state or the big hit game, and does not enter the first starting winning opening 21a in the non-entry easy state. Determining the degree of game ball entry. In the present embodiment, the non-entering easy state corresponds to the normal state, and the easy entering state and the big hit game correspond to the specific state.

  In step S18, the effect control CPU 31a reads information indicating a determination result set in a predetermined area of the effect control RAM 31c, and determines whether the result is a normal determination result. The normal determination result is a determination result that is not determined as “abnormal”. When it is determined that the result is a normal determination result, the effect control CPU 31a controls the notification lamp LA2 so as to update the notification content of the determination result (step S20). As a result, when the result is a normal determination result, the determination result such as “normal”, “good”, “excellent” of the game ball entering the first start winning opening 21a is notified by the notification lamp LA2. The Rukoto.

  On the other hand, when it is not determined that the result is a normal determination result, it is determined as “abnormal”, and the effect control CPU 31a reads the value from the abnormality determination counter assigned to the effect control RAM 31c. Then, the CPU 31a for effect control determines whether or not the number of times determined to be “abnormal” (shown as “abnormality determination result” in the drawing) has reached the specified number (2 times in the present embodiment) (step). S19). In the present embodiment, the abnormality determination counter is initialized when a normal determination result is obtained. When it is determined that the number of times determined as “abnormal” has reached the specified number, the effect control CPU 31a controls the notification lamp LA2 to update the notification content of the determination result (step S20).

  On the other hand, when it is not determined that the number of times determined as “abnormal” has reached the specified number, the effect control CPU 31a ends the pitch-related control processing without executing step S20.

  In this way, the effect control CPU 31a can determine that the degree of game ball entering the first start winning opening 21a is abnormal according to the error determination standard. Then, when the number of times determined as “abnormal” has not reached the specified number, the notification control CPU 31a continuously notifies the notification content of the previous determination result by the notification lamp LA2. When the number of times determined as “abnormal” reaches the specified number, notification indicating “abnormal” is performed by the notification lamp LA2.

  (1) A game to the first start prize opening 21a based on the number of game balls entered into the first start prize opening 21a in the game area YR and the number of game balls discharged from the game area YR The degree of entry of the sphere is determined and notified. For this reason, it is possible for the player to specify the degree of the game ball entering the first start winning opening 21a, and to be aware of the degree of the game ball entering the first start winning opening 21a. It is possible to notify useful game information and improve the interest of the game.

(2) Also, since the notification frequency is defined so as to be different between the first period and the second period, the notification frequency can be varied according to each period instead of the uniform notification frequency. .
(3) In particular, the second period is a period after the end of the first period, and the first period has a higher notification frequency than the second period, and the degree of game balls entering the first start winning opening 21a Can be frequently reported.

  (4) On the other hand, in the second period, there are more determination targets for one determination than in the first period, and the determination accuracy of the degree of game balls entering the first start winning opening 21a can be improved. .

  (5) The degree of game balls entering the first start winning opening 21a is determined according to a plurality of determination criteria such as “normal”, “good”, and “perfect”. For this reason, it is possible to determine in a stepwise manner the degree of game balls that enter the first start winning opening 21a, so that a variety of determination results can be provided, and the interest in games can be improved.

  (6) According to the error determination standard, it is possible to determine that the degree of the game ball entering the first start winning opening 21a is abnormal, and when the number of times determined to be abnormal has not reached the specified number, While the notification about the degree of game balls entering the first start winning opening 21a is continued, an abnormality is notified when the specified number of times is reached. For this reason, it can be notified according to the frequency | count that it determined with abnormality that the ball | bowl degree of the game ball to the 1st start winning opening 21a is abnormal.

  (7) In the easy entry state or the big hit game (special state), which is more advantageous to the player than the non-entrance easy state (normal state), the degree of entry of the game ball into the first start winning opening 21a is not determined. In the non-entrance easy state, the degree of game balls entering the first start winning opening 21a is determined. For this reason, it is possible to notify the degree of the game ball entering the first start winning opening 21a based on the non-entrance easy state which is not advantageous to the player.

  (8) The degree of game balls entering the first start winning opening 21a is determined when the number of discharges reaches the specified number. For this reason, it is possible to determine the degree of game balls that have entered the first start winning opening 21a with the number of game balls actually emitted by the player being discharged from the game area YR.

In addition, the said embodiment can be embodied in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
In the above embodiment, the number of discharges discharged from the game area YR of the game board YB is counted based on the signal from the discharge ball sensor SE6 provided in the discharge passage. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, an out-port sensor is provided in the out-port 27, and the game on the game board YB is based on the detection results of the first start sensor SE1, the second start sensor SE2, the count sensor SE3, the general winning sensor SE5, and the out-port sensor. The number of discharges discharged from the area YR may be counted. In this case, the results detected by the first start sensor SE1 are overlapped, and an accurate discharge number can be specified by calculating so as not to overlap. Further, for example, the effect control CPU 31a may be able to specify the detection result based on a command from the main control CPU 30a, or may be able to specify the detection result based on a signal input directly from the sensor. Further, for example, the out-port sensor may be connected to the main control CPU 30a or may be connected to the effect control CPU 31a. Further, for example, sensors similar to the first start sensor SE1, the second start sensor SE2, the count sensor SE3, and the general winning sensor SE5 may be separately connected to the effect control CPU 31a. Except for the first start sensor SE1, the second start sensor SE2, the count sensor SE3, the general winning sensor SE5, the out port sensor, and the like correspond to the non-specific entry detecting means. In addition, for example, the degree of game ball passage (the degree of ball entry) to the gate sensor SE4 may be determined and notified.

  In the above embodiment, the degree of game balls entering the first start winning opening 21a is determined and notified when the number of discharged items reaches the specified number, but the present invention is not limited to this. When the elapsed time from the time when the game is inserted becomes the specified time, the degree of game balls entering the first start winning opening 21a may be determined and notified. The prescribed time is set because 60 game balls can be launched in one minute. As described above, the effect control CPU 31a may determine the degree of the game ball entering the first start winning opening 21a when the specified time elapses. In addition, for example, a combination of these may be used. In the first period, determination and notification are performed when the elapsed time reaches a specified time, and in the second period, the number of discharged items reaches a specified number. As a trigger, determination and notification may be performed. In addition, for example, a launch handle sensor that detects that the launch handle HD is operated is provided, and it is detected that the launch handle HD has been operated based on a signal from the launch handle sensor. It may be an elapsed time.

  In the above embodiment, the determination about the degree of game balls entering the first start winning opening 21a and the notification of the determination result are executed with the same event as a trigger, but not limited to this, for example, different It may be executed in response to an event. As a specific example, the determination result may be notified when a predetermined number of determinations are performed. Further, for example, the determination result may be notified based on the amount of change in the determination result with respect to the degree of game balls entering the first start winning opening 21a.

  In the above embodiment, the degree of game balls entering the first start prize opening 21a is determined and notified, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the degree of game balls entering the second start prize opening 22a May be determined and notified. Further, for example, the degree of game balls entering the special winning opening 23a may be determined and notified. Moreover, these combinations may be sufficient.

  In the above embodiment, the number of balls entered and the number of balls discharged were compared. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, an outlet sensor is provided at the outlet 27, and the number discharged from the outlet is compared. It may be.

In the above embodiment, one general winning device 26 having the general winning opening 26a is provided. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of (two or more) general winning devices may be provided.
In the above embodiment, the first period is started when the power is turned on while the RAM clear switch 17 is operated. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the RAM clear switch 17 is operated. Regardless of whether the power is turned on, the first period may be started when the power is turned on.

  In the above embodiment, when the first period is started, the number of discharged balls is 100 balls, and when the degree of game balls entering the first start winning opening 21a is determined once, the second period is controlled. However, it is not limited to this. For example, after the first period is started, when the number of discharged balls becomes 200 balls and the degree of game balls entering the first start winning opening 21a is determined twice, the second period may be controlled. The degree of game balls entering the first start winning opening 21a may be determined three or more times. Further, for example, the second period may be controlled not by the number of discharged items but when the time that has elapsed since the first period has started is a specified time.

  In the above embodiment, when the control is performed from the first period to the second period, the control is not performed in the first period unless the power is turned on again. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, even if the power is not turned on again The second period may be controlled to the first period.

  In the above embodiment, for example, regardless of the number of discharges, the first period when the abnormality determination result is once or a plurality of times with respect to the degree of game balls entering the first start winning opening 21a, When the normal determination result is obtained once or a plurality of times, the second period may be entered.

  In the above-described embodiment, for example, the first period may be defined so that the frequency of determination and notification regarding the degree of game balls entering the first start winning opening 21a is lower than in the second period. The same frequency may be used.

  In the above-described embodiment, the number of incoming balls corresponding to the determination criteria of a plurality of stages is defined. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the number of incoming balls corresponding to a single determination criterion of “normal” or “good” The number may be defined. In addition, for example, the number of entered balls corresponding to the determination criterion is not defined, the ratio itself between the number of discharged balls and the number of entered balls is calculated, and the calculation result may be compared with the determination criterion of the calculation result. .

In the above embodiment, the easy entry state is adopted as a specific state that is more advantageous than the non-entry easy state. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a probability variation state may be adopted as the specific state.
-In the said embodiment, the alerting | reporting about the pitch of the game ball to the 1st start winning opening 21a was performed by the 1st period and the 2nd period, and those alerting | reporting frequencies differed, but it is not restricted to this Absent. For example, in either one of the first period and the second period, the degree of game balls entering the first start winning opening 21a is notified, but in either one, the first start winning opening 21a is notified. It is not necessary to notify about the degree of game balls entering. Thus, the notification frequency may include not performing notification. As a specific example, the first period is the time when it is in a non-entrance easy state, and the determination and notification of the degree of entry of the game ball into the first start winning opening 21a is performed. When the game is a big hit game, the determination and notification may not be performed as the second period. Further, for example, the first period may be in a state where it is easy to enter, and the second period may be in a state where it is not easy to enter. Further, for example, the first period may be during a big hit game, the second period may be other than the big hit game, the first period may be other than the big hit game, and the second period may be during a big hit game. Further, the first period and the second period may be distinguished depending on whether or not the variable game is being executed.

  In the above embodiment, for example, during the big hit game, while determining the degree of game balls entering the big prize opening 23a, in addition to the big hit game, determining the degree of game balls entering the big prize opening 23a By configuring so as not to perform, the notification frequency may be varied in each period. Further, for example, in the easy entry state, while determining the degree of game balls entering the second start winning opening 22a and the operation gate 25, in the non-entry easy state and during the big hit game, etc. The notification frequency may be varied in each period by configuring so that the degree of game balls entering the mouth 22a and the operation gate 25 is not determined.

  In the above embodiment, the degree of entry to a predetermined entrance is determined and notified. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the degree of payout (number of payouts) and the degree of acquisition (acquired number) are determined and determined. Notification of the result may be performed. As a specific example, when a game ball enters the first start winning port 21a, the second start winning port 22a, the big winning port 23a, or the general winning port 26a during the big hit game, a prescribed prize ball The product with the number may be calculated, the payout number may be calculated, or the difference between the payout number and the discharge number may be calculated as a substantial acquired number. Then, the payout number and the acquired number may be compared with a reference to determine the payout degree and the acquisition degree of the game ball, and the determination result may be notified. In addition, the number of payouts and the number of acquisitions during one big hit game may be determined and notified, or the number of payouts and the number of acquisitions during a plurality of big hit games may be determined and notified. In this case, even if the payout number or the acquired number itself is notified, the payout degree or the acquisition degree based on the payout number or the acquired number may be notified. In addition, for example, as a calculation target of the number of payouts and the number of winnings, a game ball can be inserted into at least one of the first start winning opening 21a, the second starting winning opening 22a, the big winning opening 23a, and the general winning opening 26a. It may be.

  In the above embodiment, for example, the game ball that has entered the special winning opening 23a may pass through either the special passing area or the general passing area. Note that the game ball passes through the special passing area, so that the probability variation state may be given after the big hit game is ended, and the subsequent round control may be continuously performed. In this case, a sensor for detecting the passage of the game ball is provided in the special passage area and the general passage area, and the number of game balls that have entered the special winning opening 23a and the number of game balls that have passed through the special passage area are provided. The degree to which the game ball passes through the special passing area may be determined based on the passing number. Also, depending on whether the number of game balls that have entered the grand prize opening 23a matches the sum of the number of game balls that have passed through the special passing area and the number of game balls that have passed through the general passing area, It may be determined as abnormal.

  -In the said embodiment, although the notification lamp | ramp LA2 which light-emits the light emission part corresponding to a determination result was notified about the ball | bowl degree of the game ball to the 1st start winning opening 21a, it is not restricted to this, For example, You may use alerting lamp LA2 which light-emits light emission parts, such as 7 segments.

  In the above embodiment, the notification lamp LA2 is used to notify the degree of the game ball entering the first start prize winning opening 21a. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a decoration lamp LA1 may be used. Further, for example, the effect display device 16 that can display the effect image, the speaker SP that outputs sound, the movable effect member that can be displaced, the vibrating member that vibrates, and the like may be notified by various devices, or a combination thereof. May be.

  -In the said embodiment, you may alert | report with the apparatus from which it is different from the case where it is a normal determination result, and the case where it is an abnormality determination result about the degree of entrance of the game ball to the 1st start winning opening 21a.

  In the above embodiment, the device in the pachinko gaming machine has notified the degree of the game ball entering the first start prize opening 21a. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the game ball to the first start prize opening 21a As long as a signal indicating the degree of entering the ball can be output, it may be notified by various devices other than the pachinko gaming machine. As a specific example, notification may be performed by a display device connected to a pachinko gaming machine or a data totaling terminal device to which a plurality of pachinko gaming machines are connected.

  In the above embodiment, for example, the number discharged from the game area YR of the game board YB may be replaced with the number of fires discharged to the game area YR of the game board YB. In this case, a launch detection sensor is provided at the exit of the launch rail serving as the entrance to the game area YR of the game board YB, and the effect control CPU 31a determines the game area of the game board YB based on the signal from the launch detection sensor. Count the number of launches to YR.

  In the above-described embodiment, for example, one of the plurality of variable games is preferentially executed, executed in the winning order, or whether the plurality of variable games are simultaneously executed. May be executed.

  In the above embodiment, for example, the easy-to-enter state includes, for example, shortening the fluctuation time of the regular game, improving the lottery probability of lottery per universal figure, increasing the total opening time of the opening / closing member 22b, and a variable game with special symbols It is only necessary to include at least one of the shortening of the fluctuation time.

  In the above embodiment, for example, a probability variation passing area is provided in the big winning device 23, and a probability variation state is given after the big hit game is ended by the game ball passing through the probability variation passing area. Good. Further, for example, an upper limit number of times may be provided for the provision of the probability variation state. Further, for example, it may be defined that the easy entry state is always given after the big hit game is over. Further, for example, the type of jackpot and the type of jackpot game can be changed as appropriate.

  In the above embodiment, the second start winning device 22 and the big winning device 23 are in the open state in which game balls are allowed to enter, and in the closed state in which game balls are not allowed to enter. Even if the second start winning opening 22a and the big winning opening 23a are not actually closed, it is only necessary to be able to operate so as not to detect the entry of the game ball without guiding the game ball to the area for detecting the entry. . Further, for example, an open state in which game balls can easily enter and a closed state in which game balls cannot easily enter may be used.

  In the above embodiment, the main control board 30 and the effect control board 31 are arranged and various functions are mounted. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a function on one board is mounted as a function on the other board. May be. Further, an effect control means for controlling the effect display device 16 may be provided separately. Further, the substrate is not limited to such two types of substrates, and may be configured as an integrated substrate or may be configured as three or more types of substrates.

  In the above embodiment, the type of jackpot game is specified by a special symbol designation command, but the type of jackpot game may be designated by a variation pattern designation command or other dedicated control command.

  In the above embodiment, various random values related to the variable game may be stored in a storage area provided according to the number of reserved memories. In this case, each time the variable game is executed, the random number value is shifted and stored in the storage area obtained by subtracting 1 from the reserved storage number.

-In the said embodiment, if the variation time of the variation game is managed by the production | presentation control board 31, it is not necessary to output a symbol stop command.
In the above embodiment, a so-called one type of pachinko gaming machine is employed, but the type of the pachinko gaming machine is not limited to two types, three types, one type two types of mixing machines, or the like.

Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(A) The determining means determines the degree of game balls entering the specific entrance when the specified time elapses.

  (B) In the first period, the informing means notifies the degree of game balls entering the specific entrance with the passage of the specified time, while in the second period, the number of discharged balls The degree of entry of the game ball into the specific entrance is notified when the number reaches the specified number.

  (C) a specific entry detection unit that detects a game ball that has entered the specific entrance, and a discharge detection unit that detects a game ball discharged from the game area, wherein the first counting unit includes: The number of game balls that have entered the specific entrance is counted when the game ball that has entered the specific entrance is detected by the specific entrance detection means. The counting means counts the number of game balls discharged from the game area when the discharge ball detection means detects the discharge of the game ball from the game area.

  (D) specific entry detection means for detecting a game ball that has entered the specific entrance, and non-detection for detecting a game ball that has entered a non-specific entrance other than the specific entrance in the game area. Specific entry detecting means, and the first counting means is provided at the specific entry entrance when a game ball that has entered the specific entry entrance is detected by the specific entry detection means. The number of entering game balls is counted, and the second counting means detects that the game ball entered into the specific entrance is detected by the specific entrance detection means, or the non-specific entry. The number of game balls discharged from the game area is counted when the game ball that has entered the non-specific entrance is detected by the ball detection means.

  LA2 ... notification lamp (notification means), SE1 ... first start sensor (specific entry detection means), SE2 ... second start sensor, SE3 ... count sensor, SE4 ... gate sensor, SE5 ... general prize sensor, SE6 ... discharge ball Sensor (discharge detection means), SOL1 ... Large winning port solenoid, SOL2: Normal electric accessory solenoid, YB ... Game board, YR ... Game region, 11 ... First special symbol display device, 12 ... Second special symbol display device, DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 16 ... Production | presentation display apparatus, 17 ... RAM clear switch, 21 ... 1st start winning device, 21a ... 1st starting winning port (specific entrance), 22 ... 2nd starting winning device, 22a ... 2nd starting winning port, 22b ... Opening / closing member, 23 ... Large winning device, 25 ... Actuation gate, 26 ... General winning device, 26a ... General winning port, 27 ... Out port, 30 ... Main control board, 30a ... Main control CPU 30b ... main control ROM, 30c ... main control RAM, 31 ... effect control board, 31a ... effect control CPU (first counting means, second counting means, determination means), 31b ... effect control ROM, 31c ... Production control RAM.

Claims (2)

First counting means for counting a first predetermined number based on the entrance of the game ball into the entrance in the game area where the game ball can flow down;
Second counting means for counting a second predetermined number based on the discharge of game balls from the game area;
Informing means for informing information based on the counting result of the first counting means and the second counting means,
The notification of the notification means indicates the degree of winning a prize ball in a normal state,
The notifying means can notify the degree of acquisition of the prize ball at the end of the first period when the second predetermined number becomes the first specific number, and then the second predetermined number is the first time after the first predetermined number. The degree of acquisition of the prize ball at the end of the second period when the second specific number is larger than the specific number can be notified, and after the second predetermined number becomes the second specific number for the first time, the second 2. A gaming machine capable of notifying the degree of acquisition of the prize ball at the end of the second period each time the predetermined number counts the second specific number. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the normal state is a time when the state is a non-changeable state and is not in a big hit game .

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