JP6643531B2 - Ball game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a ball and ball game machine.

Recent ball game machines perform a special game in which a lottery is performed when a game ball enters a winning port called a starting port, and when a winning is performed with a certain probability, a special winning port is opened.
Whether or not the winning has been made is notified by a combination of the symbols stopped and the symbols are variably displayed. In general, it is notified that the winning has been achieved by stopping the same symbols.

JP-A-2015-154811

However, the above-mentioned ball game machine is a game whose purpose is to generate the special game, and only tends to fire game balls toward the starting port and expect that the same symbols are aligned.
In the variable display, an invention is developed in which a story is developed during reach during which the variable time is long. In addition, there is also an invention that develops a story in connection with a continuous notice when there is a reserved memory.
However, the above-mentioned ball game machine is still a game in which game balls are fired toward the starting port and the same symbols are expected to be aligned.
For this reason, in the above-mentioned ball game machine, there was a problem that a winning port other than a starting port and a special winning port for executing a special game is not related to the game.
An object of the present invention is to solve this problem.

The invention according to claim 1 which has been made in view of the above problems,
On the game board surface, a plurality of normal winning ports, a starting area and a variable winning port are provided, and a lottery is performed based on a ball entering or passing through the starting area, and a special game for opening the variable winning port when winning is performed. Ball game machine,
Condition satisfaction means for satisfying a condition when a result of the lottery is won;
Instructing means for instructing each of the ordinary winning openings to enter a ball within a predetermined time on the screen when the condition is satisfied;
A difference determining means that determine the differences in the contents of the special game in response to the number of said plurality ordinary winning holes that ball entrance in the predetermined time,
It is characterized by having.

According to such a configuration, after the condition is established by the condition establishment unit, the number of the normal winning openings that can cause the game balls to enter the plurality of normal winning openings instructed by the instruction unit within a predetermined time is determined by the number of the normal winning openings. The different means makes the content of the special game different.
Thereby, even if it is a ball game machine that performs a special game advantageous to a player by performing a lottery due to a ball entering or passing into the starting area, it is meaningful to enter a ball into a normal winning opening. It is effective.
In addition, as a result, if it is difficult or impossible to adjust the ball into the ordinary winning opening, the player will not play the game with the ball game machine. You cannot do it.
In a conventional ball game machine that performs a lottery by entering a ball into a conventional starting port, the normal winning port is not related to the present game, and as a result, if it is easy to enter the ball into the normal winning port, the base (in a normal game) The ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of fired shots) is increased, and it has been considered that the nail adjustment may make it difficult to enter a normal winning opening.
According to the present invention, if it is difficult to enter the normal winning opening, the player does not play the game, so that the problem is necessarily solved.
Furthermore, in the present invention, since the ball is to be entered into a plurality of normal winning ports, it is not limited to the meaning of entering the ball into some normal winning ports.

The invention according to claim 2, in have you to ball-shooting game machine according to claim 1, the story development means for developing the story on the screen when the condition is satisfied,
Item display means for displaying items on the story development by the story development means,
The normal winning opening indicated by the indicating means is associated with the item,
The said difference determination means is a ball game machine characterized by making the screen on the said story development differ with the content of the said special game.
The invention described in claim 2 has an effect that, in addition to the effect of the invention described in claim 1, a plurality of ordinary winning openings can be associated with the story development.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the ball game machine according to the first or second aspect,
At least during the predetermined game that is not in the special game, the player shifts to the test hit mode by operating the hit mode, and when the test hit mode ends, the number of balls held by the player does not increase or decrease due to the test hit in the test hit mode. And a ball game machine.
The invention according to claim 3 has an effect of preventing a disadvantage to the player beforehand, because the hitting rate to the normal winning opening related to the content of the special game can be determined by the test hit.

It is an explanatory view when the enclosed type gaming machine of the first embodiment is viewed from the front. It is an explanatory view when the enclosed type gaming machine of the first embodiment is viewed from the back side. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an electrical configuration of the enclosed gaming machine according to the first embodiment. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an electrical configuration of the enclosed gaming machine according to the first embodiment. 5 is a flowchart of a power-on process according to the first embodiment. It is a flowchart of the test hitting mode start process of the first embodiment. It is a flowchart of the trial hitting mode processing of the first embodiment. It is a flowchart of the trial hit screen display processing of 1st Embodiment. It is an example of a trial hit screen of a 1st embodiment. It is a flowchart of a ball addition / subtraction process of the first embodiment. It is a flowchart of a special figure right / wrong determination process of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart of a special figure right / wrong determination process of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart of a special figure right / wrong determination process of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart of a special figure right / wrong determination process of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart of the special game processing of the first embodiment. It is a flowchart of the special game processing of the first embodiment. It is a flowchart of the special game processing of the first embodiment. It is a flowchart of the special game start effect processing of the first embodiment. It is a flow chart of the special game processing of a modification of the first embodiment. It is a flowchart of the special game start effect processing of the modification of the first embodiment. It is a flowchart of the trial hitting mode processing of the second embodiment. It is a flowchart of the number-of-firings processing of the second embodiment. It is a flowchart of the special game processing of the third embodiment. It is a flowchart of the special game start effect processing of the third embodiment. It is a flow chart of the special game processing of a modification of the third embodiment. It is a flowchart of the special game start effect processing of the modification of the third embodiment. It is a flowchart of the special game processing of the fourth embodiment. It is a flow chart of story development processing of a 4th embodiment.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. It should be noted that the embodiments of the present invention are not limited to the following embodiments at all, and can take various forms within the technical scope of the present invention.

[First Embodiment]
[Description of configuration]
FIG. 1 shows an enclosed pachinko machine 50 (enclosed game) according to a first embodiment in which a game is not played out of the game balls but paid out and the game balls enclosed in the machine are cyclically used to play a game. FIG. In the enclosed gaming machine 50, the launching device collects the game balls fired toward the game area (the area where the winning opening, the out mouth, various public works, game nails, and the like are arranged), and collects the collected game balls. The game is played by firing again with the firing device.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the enclosed gaming machine 50 is arranged adjacent to the inter-unit unit 100. The stand-to-stand unit 100 is provided with a card insertion slot 100a and a cash insertion slot 100b. By inserting an IC card into the card insertion slot 100a or inserting cash into the cash insertion slot 100b, an enclosed game can be performed. The operation of the ball lending button 102a provided on the machine 50 becomes possible.

  The enclosed gaming machine 50 has a structure in which each part is held by an outer frame 51 forming a vertically long fixed outer shell holding frame. Hinges 53 are provided on the upper and lower left sides of the outer frame 51, and an inner frame 70 is attached to the hinge 53. The inner frame 70 can be opened and closed with respect to the outer frame 51. .

  Further, a front frame 52 is attached to the inner frame 70 so as to be openable and closable by a hinge 53 and the like, and a plate glass 61 is detachably provided on the front frame 52. The game board 1 attached to the inner frame 70 is arranged. Therefore, when the front frame 52 is opened, it is possible to directly enter the game ball into a winning opening (a ball opening to which a game ball (in other words, a holding ball) is given to a player according to the ball entry). (Hereinafter, the entry of a game ball into the winning opening is also referred to as a prize, and the game ball provided to the player in accordance with the prize is also referred to as a prize ball). Further, even when the plate glass 61 is removed from the front frame 52, it is possible to directly enter the game ball into the winning opening, and in a test before being shipped from the manufacturer, various conditions can be set in this state or with the front frame 52 opened. Tests are performed.

  Speakers (not shown) are provided on the upper left and right sides of the front frame 52, and game sounds generated from the enclosed gaming machine 50 are output, thereby improving the player's taste. In addition, a plurality of frame-side decorative lamps (not shown) that emit light in accordance with the state of the game are provided on the front frame 52 in order to improve the interest of the player. The winning display device 20 is disposed at the lower right of the front frame 52. When a game ball wins a winning opening described later, the number of acquired gaming balls set for each winning opening is displayed.

  On the lower right side of the front frame 52, a launch operation unit 107 for performing a launch operation of a game ball is arranged, and a hand rest 71 is attached below the launch operation unit 107. The hand rest 71 is a stand on which a player who always performs a shooting operation carries his / her hand. The firing operation unit 107 includes a firing intensity adjustment switch unit 108, a sliding operation unit 107a operated by a player to fire a game ball, a firing stop switch 111 disposed above the sliding operation unit 107a, It comprises a firing intensity fixing switch 110 that is operated when fixing the intensity, a firing intensity display unit 107b that displays the firing intensity by a numerical value, and a touch sensor 112 (not shown) that senses the operation of the player. The more the sliding operation portion 107a is operated to the right, the higher the emission intensity becomes. In the first embodiment, the firing intensity is adjusted using the slide switch. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a configuration in which the firing intensity is adjusted according to the so-called rotation amount of the firing handle may be used.

  A cylinder lock 36 for operating a slide lock capable of restricting the opening of both the inner frame 70 and the front frame 52 is disposed at the upper right of the firing operation unit 107 (the right end of the enclosed gaming machine 50), and a key can be inserted. It has become. The cylinder lock 36 is a variable lock capable of freely changing the type of key for unlocking, and by using such a variable lock for the enclosed game machine 50, the game store can All gaming machines arranged in the store can be set to the store's unique key (one type).

  On the left side of the firing operation unit 107, a control unit 8 serving as an interface with a player is provided. The control section 8 includes an operation section device 102 (touch panel type liquid crystal display) serving as a touch panel type liquid crystal display, a counting switch 105, a game ball number display device 106, and a trial hitting mode switch 21. I have. On the touch panel of the operation unit 102, a ball lending button 102a, a return button 102b, a screen switching button 102c, and an operation result display unit 102d showing operation results of the ball lending button 102a and the return button 102b are provided. I have.

  Note that a button (ball lending button 102a, counting switch 105, return button 102b) for lending a ball from an IC card, adjusting a held ball, returning an IC card, and the like may be arranged in the inter-unit unit 100. By this, the operations such as ball lending and settlement can be grouped in the stand-to-unit unit 100, so that it is possible to clearly distinguish the operations related to the effects related to the game.

  The front plate portion including the control portion 8 can also be opened and closed from the inner frame 70 by the hinge 53 and the like. However, since the front frame 52 is set so as to cover the front plate portion, only when the front frame 52 is opened. The front plate can be opened.

  FIG. 1 schematically shows the state of the game area 3 of the game board 1 located behind the glass plate 61. The game area 3 is a substantially circular area surrounded by the guide rails 16 and has a large number of game nails implanted therein. A game ball fired from a firing device 87 disposed on the upper left of the game board 1 has: It is configured to flow down the game area 3 immediately after firing.

A center case and a window in which a warp passage, a stage, and the like are formed are provided substantially in the center of the game area 3, and a liquid crystal screen of the effect design display device 6 is disposed behind the window. In addition, in addition to the above, the game area 3 includes a normal symbol operating gate 17 that can always win, a first starting port 11, a second starting port 12 that is configured as an ordinary electric accessory, and a constantly winning prize. A to D (normal winning prize openings 13a to 13d), an attacker-type large winning prize opening 14 and the like (winning prize opening) and an out opening 15 are provided. A 2 special figure display device, a normal symbol display device, a first special figure reserved number display device, a second special figure reserved number display device, a general figure reserved number display device, and the like are provided. In this way, the first and second special symbols are only displayed small in the corners of the game area, and the effect symbol display device 6 provided at the center of the game area informs the lottery result corresponding to the special symbol. Is performed, and a simulated effect of a special symbol is performed, and the simulated effect gives the player a sense of expectation for the lottery result.

  By configuring the game board 1 as described above, when a game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 17 (when the normal symbol operation switch 17a (see FIG. 3) detects a game ball), a random number is extracted and held and stored. (Up to 4). Then, based on the random numbers stored and stored, a win / fail determination based on the ordinary symbol (a general figure win / fail determination) is performed. At this time, the normal symbol display device starts displaying the normal symbol in a variable manner, and after a predetermined time, stops displaying the ordinary symbol according to the result of the general symbol acceptance / rejection determination. Then, when the winning is determined in the ordinary figure winning / disabling determination, the ordinary electric combination solenoid 12b (see FIG. 3) described later is driven, whereby the wing member of the ordinary electric combination is opened, and the ball enters the second starting port 12 (see FIG. 3). The second starting port switch 12a (see FIG. 3) can be detected.

  In the pachinko machine according to the first embodiment, the opening time during which the blade member of the ordinary electric accessory is driven is normally 0.2 seconds (once), and is 1.8 seconds in the time reduction state (open extended state). Twice). In addition, the second starting port 12 has a configuration in which a game ball cannot enter unless the blade member of the electric accessory is normally opened. However, even when the blade member is not opened, the ball rarely enters. You may comprise so that it is possible.

  When a game ball enters the first starting port 11 (the first starting port switch 11a (see FIG. 3) detects a game ball), the first special symbol starts to fluctuate on the first special figure display device, and the predetermined special time period starts. Stop later. Further, when a game ball enters the ordinary electric accessory serving as the second starting port 12 (the second special figure start switch 12a (see FIG. 3) detects the game ball), the second special figure display device displays the second special figure. The symbol starts to change and stops after a predetermined time.

  During the change of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, the effect symbol display device 6 displays an effect mode linked to the change of each special symbol. In addition, the first special symbol and the second special symbol are executed with priority given to the change stop of the second special symbol regardless of the order of entering the first starting port and the second starting port. Specifically, when there is the first special symbol on-hold memory, the change of the second special symbol is stopped and there is no second special symbol on-hold memory, and the change of the first special symbol on-hold memory is started. I do.

  The special winning opening solenoid 14b (see FIG. 3) described later is driven according to the mode in which the first special symbol and the second special symbol are confirmed and displayed. When the special winning opening solenoid 14b is driven, the door member of the special winning opening 14 is opened almost synchronously, and a game ball enters the special winning opening 14 (the count switch 14a (see FIG. 3) detects the game ball). Is configured to be possible.

  In addition, various random numbers (eg, first and second random numbers) obtained when a game ball enters the first starting port 11 and the second starting port 12 or when a game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 17 are used. 11, random numbers obtained when the ball enters the second starting port 12 are a big hit determination random number, a big hit symbol determination random number, a small hit symbol determination random number, a reach determination random number, and a variation pattern determination random number) Are stored (maintained) in the main controller 80 as a hold memory, and various commands resulting from the ball entry into the first starting port 11 and the second starting port 12 are transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83 (see FIG. 3). Perform processing. Hereafter, the holding memory stored when a game ball enters the first starting port 11 is a first holding memory, and the holding memory stored when a game ball enters the second starting port 12 is a second holding memory. The storage that is stored when the game ball passes through the storage, usually the symbol operation gate 17, will be described as the general-purpose storage.

In the first embodiment, the maximum number of lightings of each of the ordinary figure reserved number display device, the first special figure reserved number display device, and the second special figure reserved number display device is four (the maximum reserved storage number is four). ). Also, even when the number of stored memories of each is 0, it is acquired when a game ball enters the first starting port 11 and the second starting port 12 or when a game ball passes the normal symbol operation gate 17. Various random numbers, such as random numbers, are stored in the main controller 80 in the same manner as when there is a storage number less than the maximum value.

  If the first special figure start switch 11a or the second special figure start switch 12a detects a game ball, and if the number of the first hold memory or the second hold memory in that case is less than 4, the extracted random number for jackpot determination The large hit symbol determining random number, the small hit symbol determining random number, the reach determining random number, and the variation pattern determining random number are stored in the storage area as first or second hold storage.

  The various random numbers held and stored are compared with a predetermined value by a special symbol determination (special figure determination), and the special figure determination result performed based on the big hit determination random number is as follows. It is displayed on the first special figure display device, the second special figure display device, and the effect design display device 6. At this time, a special symbol corresponding to the value of the big hit symbol determining random number is stopped and displayed.

  The enclosed gaming machine 50 is configured as a probability varying machine. More specifically, the game played by the enclosed gaming machine 50 is roughly classified into a game in a state in which the special winning opening 14 is closed and a special game in which the special winning opening 14 is opened (also described as a big hit game). The game (game state) when the winning opening 14 is closed is roughly classified into a normal game state having a relatively low probability of hitting in the special figure judging judgment, and a special figure judging judgment as compared with the normal game state. There is a probable state with a high probability of hitting.

  The special symbol is composed of a probability variation symbol and a non-probability variation symbol, and the probability change state is set to be able to shift after the end of the special game with the probability variation symbol, and the probability variation occurs in any of the normal game state and the probability variation state. If a big hit is made with a symbol, the game is shifted to a certain change state after the big hit game is over. Similarly, the normal game state is set to be shiftable after the end of the special game with the non-probability variable symbol, and after the special game, if the non-probability variable symbol wins any of the normal game state and the probable change state in any of the game states. Then, the game shifts to the normal game state.

  After the transition to the normal gaming state, the special symbol and the ordinary symbol may be varied for a specified number of times (for example, 100 times), and the opening extension function of the ordinary electric accessory may be in a time-saving state. When the change time of the special symbol and the normal symbol (the time from the start of the change to the display of the result) is reduced, the number of times the change display is performed within a certain time is increased.

  Specifically, in the time-saving state of the first embodiment, the time for the special symbol displayed on the ordinary symbol display device is shortened along with the shortening of the variation time of the special symbol, but the variation display of the ordinary symbol is shortened. As a result, the fixed display of the ordinary symbol is performed many times within a certain time. Therefore, the number of times the normal symbol hits within a certain period of time increases, whereby the number of times the normal electric accessory is activated also increases. In addition, in the time-saving state, the opening time of the normal electric accessory is set to be long (the opening extension function is activated), so that a large number of gaming balls can easily win. In this way, a large number of game balls can be easily won, so that the number of times the second special symbol is fluctuated and displayed can be further increased. , Can play an advantageous game.

  In the probable change state, the fluctuation time of the special symbol and the normal symbol is reduced as in the time reduction state, and the opening extension function of the ordinary electric accessory may be activated. The settings related to the shortening of various symbols and the function of extending and opening the ordinary electric accessory are the same as those in the time saving state. However, in the positive change state, the winning probability in the special figure approval / disapproval judgment is increased.

In the first embodiment, both the probable change state and the time saving state are provided. However, only one of them may be provided, or these states may not be provided.
Next, with reference to FIG. 2, a mechanism of circulation of game balls of the enclosed game machine 50 in the first embodiment will be described. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram schematically showing the circulation mechanism from the back. FIG. 2 shows a main device for circulating the game ball, a path for lifting the game ball, and a main control device. The flow circulating after the game ball is fired will be described in order.

  When the slide operation unit 107a is operated in a state in which the enclosed gaming machine 50 manages (stores) a game ball (holding ball) that can be fired by the player, a ball feed solenoid disposed in the firing device 87 130 is activated to send the game ball to the firing position. At that time, in the enclosed gaming machine 50 of the first embodiment, a configuration is such that the game balls sent to the firing position always roll in the game area 3 (the game balls sent to the firing position are always fired, and Therefore, the subtraction sensor 131 provided in the launching device 87 detects the sent game ball as a launching ball, and determines a ball holding counter (a payout launch control device 84). 1 is subtracted from the number of game balls that can be fired. The number of game balls that can be fired (the number of held balls) is displayed on the game ball number display device 106, and is displayed by subtracting 1 according to the detection of the game balls by the subtraction sensor 131.

  The game ball sent to the firing position is fired into the game area 3 by the operation of the firing solenoid 129 at a firing intensity corresponding to the position of the sliding operation unit 107a. In the enclosed gaming machine 50 according to the first embodiment, the position of the firing device 87 (the position at which the game ball is fired) is located at the upper left (as viewed from the rear, the upper right portion) when the game area 3 is viewed from the front. Unlike the conventional machine, the launched game ball is not launched by the launch path formed by the guide rail, and the game ball hit by the launch solenoid 129 reaches the game area 3 immediately after the shot ball.

  The game ball that has reached the game area 3 flows down the game area 3 and enters a winning opening such as the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12 or enters the out opening 15. The game ball that has won one of the winning openings is detected by the winning detection sensor 124 that flows down the back surface of the game board 1 and is arranged on the guidance route, and the game ball that enters the out opening 15 is detected by the non-winning detection sensor 125. Is detected.

  When the winning detection sensor 124 or the non-winning detection sensor 125 detects a game ball, it is added as the number of out balls. The management of game ball circulation is performed based on the number of out balls and the number of shot balls (the number of balls detected by the subtraction sensor 131). In the first embodiment, each of the above-described sensors is connected to the payout departure control device 84, and the circulation of the enclosed game balls is managed by the payout departure control device 84. It may be configured to be managed by the connected main controller 80.

  The game balls detected by the winning detection sensor 124 and the non-winning detection sensor 125 flow down the guidance route connected to the ball polishing device 85. The ball polishing device 85 includes a cassette motor 114, a polishing motor 115, a cassette switch 116, and a polishing motor sensor 117, and uses a cassette on which a polishing cloth is mounted to polish a game ball. Further, the detection of the cassette on which the polishing cloth is mounted is performed.

  The polishing of the game ball is performed by operating the polishing motor 115 so as to press the game ball against the polishing cloth. The polishing cloth can be replaced by a structure mounted on a cassette, and is operated so as to wind up the cloth at a constant cycle using the cassette motor 114. Further, the presence / absence of a cassette on which a polishing cloth is mounted is detected by the cassette switch 116.

  The polished game balls are guided from the ball polishing device 85 to the lifting device 86 via a guiding path. The lifting device 86 includes a lifting and launching motor 119, a lifting and launching motor monitoring sensor 121, and a lifting and entrance sensor 120, and a game ball that has flowed down to a lower portion of the enclosed gaming machine 50, and an upper portion on which the launching device 87 is disposed. It is lifted to the launching ball tank 40).

  In the enclosed gaming machine 50 of the first embodiment, the game balls guided to the lifting device 86 are transferred to the launching ball tank 40 disposed above the enclosed gaming machine 50 by using the lifting launch motor 119. It is configured to move. In the lifting device 86, whether the game ball exists at the lifting ball launch position of the lifting and launching motor 119 and the exit of the lifting route (the entrance of the launch ball tank 40) by the lifting entrance sensor 120 and the launch entrance sensor 132. Is detected, and the lifting firing motor 119 is driven according to the detection result. The game ball fired by the drive of the lifting and launching motor 119 changes its flight path by coming into contact with the uppermost curved surface of the enclosed ball launching and lifting path shown in the figure, and the flying speed is reduced to reduce the launch ball. Reach tank 40. The lifting / launching motor monitoring sensor 121 detects whether the lifting / launching motor 119 is performing a normal firing operation.

  With the above-described configuration, in the enclosed gaming machine 50 of the first embodiment, the game ball guided to the lifting device 86 causes the launch ball (launch of the ball by the lifting launch motor 119) to be released immediately after the ball is launched. It moves to the launching ball tank 40 to wait. Therefore, since a plurality of game balls do not exist on the lift path unlike a lift device having a spiral structure or a lift device using a belt, the number of game balls that have to wait for a game is reduced. As a result, it is possible to reduce the number of enclosed balls circulated in the enclosed gaming machine 50.

  The game ball lifted up to the launching ball tank 40 rolls to reach the launching device 87, but the appropriate amount sensor 123 and the full tank sensor 126 which are arranged on the enclosed ball number counting path which also serves as a guide to the launching device 87. , The number of game balls required for circulation is managed, and when an excess or deficiency is detected, a notification is issued. In this case, a signal is output to the external management device (the hall computer 87) via the inter-unit unit 100, and a display device (effect design display device 6 and a touch panel liquid crystal display) provided in the enclosed gaming machine 50 is provided. The number of game balls is displayed on the device 102).

  Next, the inter-unit unit 100 will be described. When playing a game with the enclosed gaming machine 50, the player inserts an IC card (or a membership card) or cash into the inter-unit unit 100 connected one-to-one with the enclosed gaming machine 50, and performs a ball lending operation. By carrying out the game, game balls that can be fired by the enclosed game machine 50 are paid out, and a game becomes possible. The payout in this case is performed by adding the number of launchable game balls to a ball holding counter that stores the number of launchable game balls.

  At the time of the game, the game balls consumed (rented) by depositing and the payout ball information (obtained ball information for each player (on the current day) obtained by winning a prize such as a big hit) are associated with an IC card. After the data is stored, the data is temporarily stored in the store management device (the hall computer 87) and then managed by an externally provided data management center provided by a third party, so that the number of incoming and outgoing balls can be reduced. Strictly managed. Furthermore, the stored balls are stored in an external stored ball third party management server, and the system is designed to guarantee the player's stored balls.

  When ending the game, the player removes the card from the pitching unit 100 (if the ball is left, transfers the ball to the pitching unit 100 and then pulls out the card), and adjusts the balance. At this time, the data is stored and managed by the POS management computer.

  The stand-to-box unit 100 connected to the enclosed game machine 50 receives information such as the number of game balls fired by the enclosed game machine 50, the number of paid game balls and the game state, in addition to the functions of the conventional CR unit. It has a function to monitor fraudulent activities, a function to monitor fraudulent boards, and a function to collect various game information. In order to realize these additional functions, the inter-stand unit 100 and the enclosed gaming machine 50 are connected by a new interface cable different from the conventional one.

  Furthermore, in order to share security information and prevent unauthorized remodeling, the gaming machine management center (machine history management center) directly linked to the pachinko machine manufacturer collates with the fraud monitoring function of the unit between units 100 It is possible to constantly monitor the unique ID of the board of the gaming machine installed in the place, and to notify when an abnormality is detected.

  Next, the electrical configuration of the enclosed gaming machine 50 will be described with reference to the block diagrams shown in FIGS. Although not shown in detail, each of the main control device 80, the payout and departure control device 84, the effect symbol control device 82, and the sub integrated control device 83 includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an input port, an output port, and the like. .

  In the block centered on the main control device 80 shown in FIG. 3, the main control device 80 has a first starting port for detecting a game ball entering the first starting port 11 via the game board relay terminal plate 74. Switch 11a, second starting port switch 12a for detecting a game ball entering the second starting port 12, ordinary symbol operating switch 17a for detecting a game ball entering the ordinary symbol operating gate 17, and entering the special winning port 14. Switch 14a for detecting a game ball that has entered, A to D normal winning port switches 13a-1 to 13d-1 for detecting game balls that have entered the A to D normal winning ports 13a to 13d, and a downward direction of the game ball. Sensor 91 for detecting a magnetic force that affects the game, a vibration sensor 92 for detecting a vibration that also affects the downflow direction of the game ball, and a radio wave that detects a radio wave that causes the above-described winning opening detection switch to malfunction. Detection signals of the capacitors 93 is input.

  The main controller 80 receives a detection signal from the trial hitting mode switch 21. The trial hitting mode switch 21 is provided in the control unit 8 on the front of the enclosed gaming machine 50 and can be operated by a player.

  The main control device 80 operates according to the installed program, generates various commands related to the progress of the game based on the above-described detection signals and the like, and outputs the generated commands to the sub integrated control device 83. Further, the main control device 80 displays the first special figure display device 9, the second special figure display device 10 and the display of the normal symbol display device 7, which are connected via the design display device relay terminal board 90. The lighting of the figure reservation number display device 9a, the second special figure reservation number display device 10a, and the general figure reservation number display device 8 is controlled.

  Further, the main controller 80 controls the opening and closing of the special winning opening 14 by controlling the special winning opening solenoid 14b, and controls the opening and closing of the second starting opening 12 by controlling the normal electric winning solenoid 12b. When a winning in the mouth is detected, the number of acquired game balls set for each winning mouth is displayed on the winning display device 20. In addition, in accordance with the winning in each winning opening, a winning ball number indicating signal indicating the number of winning balls is transmitted to the payout departure control device 84 (the number of game balls winning in each winning opening and the number set in each winning opening). The acquired number of game balls may be transmitted as a serial signal (command format) to the payout departure firing control device 84 at regular intervals.)

  The output signal from the main control device 80 is a signal for management of symbol fluctuation, game state, big hit (also called special game), and the like, which is sent to the hall computer via the payout departure control device 84 and the inter-unit unit 100. Can be However, during the test hitting mode (details will be described later), the management signal is not output outside the apparatus.

  The sub-integrated control device 83 receives data and commands transmitted from the main control device 80, sorts them into data for effect display control, data for sound control, and data for lamp control, and issues commands and the like for effect display control. Is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 82, and the sound control and the lamp control are distributed to respective control parts (function units as a voice control device and a lamp control device) included therein. The function unit as the sound control device controls the sound output from the speaker 66 by operating the sound LSI based on the sound control data, and the function unit as the lamp control device converts the sound control data into the lamp control data. The various LEDs and the lamp 26 are controlled by operating the lamp driver on the basis of this.

  The effect symbol control device 82 includes the data and command received from the sub-integrated control device 83 (both are transmitted from the main control device 80 or the payout and departure control device 84 via the main control device 80 and the sub-integrated control device 83 Is generated based on an input from the main control device 80), and an effect image such as a pseudo symbol is displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6. The sub-integrated control device 83 and the main control device 80 are configured as a one-way communication circuit from the main control device 80 to the sub-integrated control device 83 via the effect relay terminal plate 65 between the sub-integrated control device 83 and the main integrated device 83. The effect symbol control device 82 is configured as a one-way communication circuit from the sub integrated control device 83 to the effect symbol control device 82.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 4, a description will be given of a block centered on the payout control device 84 connected to the main control device 80 so as to be capable of two-way communication. The payout departure firing control device 84 operates in accordance with the installed program, and upon receiving the above-mentioned command indicating the request for the number of acquired game balls from the main control device 80, the number of game balls capable of firing the requested number of acquired game balls. The number is added to the held ball counter indicating the (number of held balls), and the added value is displayed on the game ball number display device 106. Further, based on a signal corresponding to an operation to be described later or a signal corresponding to detection of a sensor, addition of a lending ball, firing of a game ball, polishing of a game ball, circulation of a game ball (enclosed ball), and the like are controlled. .

  As described above, the touch panel type liquid crystal display serving as the operation unit device 102 connected to the payout departure control device 84 via the inter-unit unit 100 and the operation unit connection board 101 has a ball lending button 102a and a return button 102b. , A screen switching button 102c, and an operation result display unit 102d showing the operation results of the ball lending button 102a and the return button 102b. The power of the touch panel type liquid crystal display provided in the enclosed gaming machine 50 is supplied from the stand-to-stand unit 100.

  In addition, the touch panel type liquid crystal display has a function of displaying card information recorded on an IC card (or membership card) inserted into the inter-stand unit 100 and game information (game history, etc.) of the enclosed game machine 50. It also has.

  When the ball lending button 102a of the operation unit device 102 is operated, a signal requesting the addition of the number of lent balls as touch panel operation information is input to the payout departure control device 84 via the inter-unit unit 100, and the payout departure control device 84 The number of balls for lending requested by the input is added to the ball holding counter, and the value of the ball holding counter after the addition is displayed on the game ball number display device 106. At this time, the content of the result of the ball lending operation is displayed on the operation result display unit 102d according to the addition status of the game ball number display device 106. For one operation of the ball lending button 102a, the number of ball lending (for example, 125) corresponding to a predetermined amount (for example, 500 yen) set in advance is requested.

  When the return button 102b of the operation unit 102 is operated, a signal requesting a return operation of the IC card is input to the inter-unit unit 100 as touch panel operation information, and is input from the inter-unit unit 100 to the payout departure control device 84. Depending on whether or not the state of the enclosed gaming machine 50 at that time is a state in which the IC card can be returned, whether or not the return is possible and the return result are displayed on the operation result display unit 102d. If the IC card can be returned, the operation result display unit 102d indicates that the IC card can be returned, and the IC card is ejected from the inter-unit unit 100.

  When the screen switching button 102c of the operation unit 102 is operated, the switching circuit 101a is operated, and the information to be displayed on the touch panel type liquid crystal display is rendered from the information received from the stand unit 100 to the effect design control device 82 of the enclosed gaming machine 50. Switch to information (including images) received from. In response to this switching, the information from the stand unit 100 is displayed on the effect symbol display device 6.

  The inter-unit unit 100 and the operation unit connection board 101 are connected to be able to communicate with each other, and the effect design control device 82 and the operation unit device 102 are connected to each other so that they can communicate with each other. Since all outputs from the enclosed gaming machine 50 to the hall computer 87 are performed via the inter-unit unit 100, the inter-unit unit 100 also has a configuration capable of managing the enclosed gaming machine 50. I have. However, the present invention is not limited to this configuration, and a configuration in which the output is output to the hall computer 87 without passing through the inter-unit unit 100 may be considered, and the control content of the inter-unit unit 100 may be limited to the management of the game medium.

  In the enclosed game machine 50, an operation unit relay board 103 is connected to the payout / launch control device 84 so as to be able to communicate with each other, and a game ball number display board 104 is connected to the operation unit relay board 103 so as to be able to communicate with each other. I have. A count switch 105 and a game ball number display device 106 are arranged on the game ball number display board 104, and an operation signal of the count switch 105 is input to the payout / launch control device 84. In addition, the number of game balls that can be fired is displayed on the game ball number display device 106 in accordance with the output of the payout departure firing control device 84.

  When the counting switch 105 is operated, all the values stored in the ball holding counter are subtracted from the ball holding counter, and the subtracted value is transmitted to the inter-unit unit 100 (the number of balls held is stored in the IC card). Therefore, the numerical value of the game ball number display device 106 for displaying the value of the ball holding counter becomes 0. When the number of playable game balls becomes zero by operating the count switch 105, the IC card inserted into the inter-unit unit 100 can be returned.

  The detection signals from the front frame closing switch 18 and the inner frame closing switch 19 are input to the payout starting control device 84 via the rear wiring relay terminal plate 75, and the firing operation unit 107 is input via the operation unit relay board 103. Are connected so as to be able to communicate with each other. In the firing operation unit 107, as described above, signals from the firing intensity adjustment switch unit 108, the firing intensity fixed switch 110, the firing stop switch 111, and the touch sensor 112 are used to transmit and receive signals from the starting control unit. It is input to 84 and the display of the emission intensity display device 109 is controlled by the payout departure control device 84.

  Further, a detection signal of the cassette switch 116 and the polishing motor sensor 117 is input to the dispensing and departure control device 84 via the polishing relay substrate 113 communicably connected to each other. The driving of the cassette motor 114 and the polishing motor 115 is controlled via the.

  In addition, detection signals from the lifting entrance sensor 120 and the lifting firing motor monitoring sensor 121 are input to the dispensing and launching control device 84 via the lifting relay substrate 118 communicably connected to the polishing relay substrate 113. Then, the payout departure firing control device 84 controls the driving of the above-mentioned lifting firing motor 119.

  Further, the inner frame relay board 122 is connected so as to be capable of one-way communication from the inner frame relay board 122 to the polishing relay board 113, and the inner frame relay board 122 has the above-described appropriate amount sensor 123 and winning detection sensor 124. , A non-winning detection sensor 125, a full tank sensor 126, and a night monitoring switch 127 are connected, and a signal from each sensor or switch is input to the payout departure control device 84.

  The night monitoring switch 127 is a device for judging fraud involving opening the door at night (outside of business hours). The backup power supply mounted on the power supply board allows the night monitor switch 127 to switch the inner frame 70 even when the power is off. Opening can be monitored, and the payout departure control device 84 stores the number of times of opening of the inner frame 70 at night and outputs the number of times of opening to the outside via the main control device 80 when the power is turned on.

  Further, the detection signals of the subtraction sensor 131 and the launch entrance sensor 132 are input to the payout / launch launch control device 84 via the launching relay board 128 communicably connected to the polishing relay board 113, and similarly, the launch relay is performed. The payout / departure firing control device 84 controls the driving of the ball feed solenoid 130 and the firing solenoid 129 via the board 128.

[Description of operation]
Next, an operation of the enclosed gaming machine 50 of the first embodiment will be described.
By operating the test hitting mode switch 21 at the time of turning on the power or after turning on the power, the enclosed game machine 50 shifts to a test hitting mode in which the frequency of the ball entering the A to D normal winning openings 13a to 13d is checked. In the test hitting mode, a test hit of the A to D normal winning opening 13a to 13d (to fire a game ball aiming at the A to D normal winning opening 13a to 13d) is instructed. In the event that the game has become impossible, the game in the enclosed gaming machine 50 is permitted. Note that, for example, a configuration may be adopted in which a transition is made to the trial hitting mode in response to an instruction from a device connected to the enclosed game machine 50 such as the hall computer 87 or the like.

  In addition, in the enclosed gaming machine 50, after hitting in the special figure right / wrong determination, all or a part of the A to D normal winning ports 13a to 13d are set as operating ports, and by entering the operating port a plurality of times, A special game for opening the special winning opening 14 is started.

Hereinafter, the processing of the enclosed gaming machine 50 will be described in detail.
(1) Power-On Processing First, the power-on processing performed at the start of power supply to the enclosed gaming machine 50 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In this process, if the test hitting mode switch 21 is operated when the power is turned on, the power is turned on in the test hitting mode in accordance with the operation.

  Although not shown in FIG. 5, when the power of the enclosed game machine 50 is turned on, a security check of the CPU is performed, and thereafter, the stack pointer is set to an initial value as shown in FIG. 5 ( S100). In the first embodiment, the initial value is set to 8000H. Subsequently, the interrupt mode setting (S105), access to the built-in RAM (S110), and the clearing of the power-off flag (S115), which are necessary settings when the power is turned on, are performed.

  After S115, it is determined whether or not the signal from the RAM clear switch is ON (S120). The RAM clear signal is output (by turning on the power) by operating a power switch (not shown) for turning on the power of the enclosed gaming machine 50 while pressing a RAM clear switch (not shown). It is. The RAM clear signal is read only once, and is not read thereafter.

  If the determination in S120 is affirmative, processing for initializing the RAM is performed. If the determination is negative, processing for restoring the enclosed gaming machine 50 is performed using the game state information stored in the RAM. The RAM contains information on the gaming state of the enclosed gaming machine 50. Even when the power (normal power supply) of the enclosed gaming machine 50 is cut off, the information stored in the RAM is retained by the backup power supply. It is held for a predetermined time.

  Therefore, the game can be restarted from the special game if the special game is being played immediately before the power-off and from the special game if the game is in the probable state, and the player is disadvantaged due to a sudden power outage or the like. Never.

  As actual control, if S120 is negative (S120: no), it is determined whether the information generated at the time of power shutdown is normal (S125), and if affirmative (S125: yes), the RAM determination value is calculated. (S130), it is determined whether or not the value matches the RAM determination value stored when the power is turned off, that is, whether or not the value is a normal value (S135). If the determination is affirmative (S135: yes), the occurrence information at the time of power shutdown is cleared (S140).

  Subsequent to S140, it is determined whether the signal from the trial hitting mode switch 21 is off (S145). If a negative determination is made, that is, if the trial hitting mode switch 21 is operated (S145: no), it is determined whether or not the value of the trial hitting mode flag is 1 (S170).

  The trial hitting mode flag is a value stored in the main controller 80. If the value is 1, the main hitting mode is set. If the value is 0, the main hitting mode is not set. Judge.

  If the determination in S170 is affirmative, that is, if the power-off was in the test hitting mode (S170: yes), all the contents stored in the RAM are cleared to 0 in order to clear the state in the test hitting mode stored in the RAM. (S175), initial values of various random numbers are set (S180), and initial values of the RAM are set (S185).

Subsequent to the negative determination in S185 or S170 (S170: no), a trial hitting mode setting process is performed (S190), and 1 is set to the trial hitting mode flag (S195).
In the test hitting mode setting process, the main controller 80 outputs a signal to the payout starting control device 84 to the effect that the test hitting mode has been started, in order to enable the game balls to be fired during the test hitting mode. In response to this, the payout start firing control device 84 permits the launch of the game ball regardless of the number of held balls indicated by the held ball counter. Further, main controller 80 transmits to sub-integrated controller 83 a command indicating that the trial hit mode is started.

  It should be noted that a signal indicating that the mode has shifted to the test hitting mode may be transmitted to the inter-unit unit 100, whereby the inter-unit unit 100 can determine that the enclosed gaming machine 50 is in the test hitting mode.

Thereafter, until the test hitting mode ends, main controller 80 detects a ball entering each winning opening, but does not pay out a prize ball.
Subsequent to S195, the CPU peripheral device is initialized (S160), interrupt permission setting is performed (S165), and the game is started. The start of the game here means that the main controller 80 starts executing the main routine.

  If the determination in S145 is affirmative, that is, if the trial hitting mode switch 21 is not operated when the power is turned on, it is determined whether the value of the trial hitting mode flag is 0 (S150). If the determination is affirmative (S150: yes), the sub-integrated control is performed. A command for returning to the gaming state immediately before power-off is transmitted to the device 83 (S155), and the process proceeds to S160.

If the determination in S120 is affirmative (S120: yes), it is determined whether or not the RAM clear switch has been turned off (S200). If the determination is negative, that is, if the RAM clear switch remains on (S200: no), the determination in S200 is repeated. If S200 is affirmative or S125, S135 and S150 are negative (S180: yes, S125: no, S135: no, S150: no), all the contents stored in the RAM are cleared to 0 (S205), and Initial value setting of a random number (S210) and initial value setting of a RAM (S215) are performed, and the process proceeds to S160.

  The above is the power-on processing executed by the main controller 80. If the power is turned off during the test hit mode, the power is turned on without performing the operation of clearing the RAM and operating the test hit mode switch (negative determination of S150). Is cleared (the RAM is cleared by not operating the trial hitting mode switch), and it is possible to start the game in the same gaming state as when the power is turned on while operating the RAM clear switch. It becomes possible.

  In the first embodiment, the transition to the test hitting mode is performed by operating the test hitting mode switch 21. However, the mode may be changed to the test hitting mode in accordance with a signal received from the outside of the gaming machine. By switching a plurality of gaming machines that need to be tested in the hall to the test hitting mode collectively, the labor of the staff can be reduced.

(2) Test hitting mode start processing Next, the test hitting mode start processing executed by main controller 80 will be described with reference to FIG. The trial hitting mode start process is executed at periodic timing. When the test hitting mode start process is started, it is determined whether or not the test hitting mode switch 21 has been turned on (whether the signal from the test hitting mode switch 21 has changed from off to on) (S200). If the determination is negative (S200: no), the process returns. If the determination is affirmative (S200: yes), it is determined whether the test hitting mode end flag is 0 (S205).

  If a negative determination is made in S205 (S205: No), that is, if the on-operation of the trial hitting mode switch 21 is performed during the trial hitting mode, the process returns. ) Is 0 (S210). If a negative determination is made (S210: no), the process returns. If an affirmative determination is made, that is, if both the probable change flag and the time saving flag are set to 0 (the normal gaming state and not the time saving state) (S210: yes), the special symbol is obtained. Then, it is determined whether both the normal symbol and the normal symbol are not fluctuating, and the number of reserved storages for determining whether the special symbol and the ordinary symbol are correct is 0 (S215).

  If the determination in S215 is negative (S215: no), the process returns. If the determination is affirmative (S215: yes), a held ball number confirmation process is performed (S220). The held ball number confirmation process transmits an instruction signal for causing the main controller 80 to transmit a signal indicating the value of the held ball counter provided in the paid-off launch control device 84 to the paid-off launch control device 84, and receives the signal. This is processing for confirming a signal indicating the value of the held ball counter. The value of the ball holding counter provided in the payout / launch control device 84 may be transmitted to the main control device 80 at any time (or in response to a change in the value), and the main control device 80 may be provided with a ball holding counter.

  Subsequent to S220, it is determined whether or not the received signal indicating the value of the ball holding counter indicates that the ball holding counter = 0 (S225). If a negative determination is made (S225: no), the process returns. If an affirmative determination is made (S225: yes), a trial hitting mode setting process similar to the process at power-on is executed (S230), and a trial hitting mode flag is set to 1 (S235). And return.

  The above is the test hitting mode start process executed by the main controller 80. Thus, if certain conditions are satisfied after the power is turned on, the test hitting mode is started by operating the test hitting mode switch 21.

  Also, in the first embodiment, when shifting to the test hitting mode, after confirming that the test hitting mode flag is 0 (not the test hitting mode), the special symbol and the normal symbol are not displayed in a variable manner, In addition, it is confirmed that all pending storage numbers are 0, and furthermore, it is confirmed that the value of the ball holding counter is 0. That is, it is confirmed that the game in the state other than the test hitting mode (normal mode) is completed. However, regardless of whether or not the game in the normal mode has ended (regardless of the value of the ball holding counter or the like), the mode may shift to the test hitting mode.

  Further, in the first embodiment, it is possible to shift to the test hitting mode even if no card is inserted into the inter-unit unit 100 to be connected. It is also possible to shift to the trial hitting mode on condition that a card in which the number of stored coins, amount information, point information, etc. that can be used for lending a ball) is inserted is inserted.

  Further, when the card is inserted into the inter-unit unit 100, an inquiry may be made as to whether or not to shift to the trial hitting mode. More specifically, upon receiving a notification that a card has been inserted from the inter-chamber unit 100 via the payout departure control device 84, the main control device 80 shifts to the test hitting mode on the screen of the effect design display device 6. A screen for inquiring whether or not to do so may be displayed. At this time, an instruction to shift to the trial hitting mode may be received via the trial hitting mode switch 21 or the like, and the mode may shift to the trial hitting mode in accordance with the instruction.

(3) Test hitting mode process Next, the test hitting mode process executed by main controller 80 will be described with reference to FIG. The trial hitting mode processing is executed at periodic timing.

  In S300, main controller 80 refers to the test hitting mode flag to determine whether or not the test hitting mode is in effect. If a negative judgment is made (S300: No), the process returns, and if a positive judgment is made (S300). : Yes), and proceeds to S305.

  In S305, after shifting to the test hitting mode, main controller 80 first determines whether the test hitting mode processing has been executed (whether or not the test hitting mode has just been started) or not (S305). : Yes), to S310, in the case of a negative determination (S305: No), to S325.

  In S310, the main controller 80 selects one of the normal winning ports as a target to be hit in the test hitting mode. After shifting to the test hitting mode, each normal winning opening is targeted in a predetermined order (for example, the order of A to D normal winning opening 13a to 13d or the order of D to A normal winning opening 13d to 13a). Is selected.

In subsequent S315, the main control device 80 sets a maximum period (target aiming period) in which the selected ordinary winning opening is targeted.
The aim hitting period is when a game ball is fired aiming at a selected normal winning port during the period (when a game ball is fired in a state where it is estimated that the frequency of entering the normal winning port is the highest). In this period, at least one game ball is set so as to enter the ordinary winning opening (for this reason, the length of the aiming period assigned to each ordinary winning opening may be different). Specifically, for example, a base design value when a game ball is fired aiming at a selected normal winning opening (in other words, a selected normal winning at the time of performing the test of the enclosed gaming machine 50). The base may be set based on the case where the user hits the mouth.

Note that the base means a value obtained by dividing the average number of prize balls awarded to the player in a predetermined period by the number of game balls fired toward the game area 3 in the period.
Explaining with a specific example, it is assumed that the number of prize balls in the A ordinary winning opening 13a is 15, and the base when the game ball is fired aiming at the A ordinary winning opening 13a is 30%. Note that the average value of the number of game balls fired per second is 1.6. In such a case, the average time T required from the start of the aiming of the A ordinary winning opening 13a to the first occurrence of the ball in the A ordinary winning opening 13a is:
15 / (1.6 × T) = 0.3
T = 15 / (1.6 × 0.3)
T ≒ 31 seconds. In such a case, the aiming period may be set to 35 seconds, with some margin.

Similarly, if the number of prize balls in the A normal winning opening 13a is 5 and the base is 30%,
5 / (1.6 × T) = 0.3
Since T ≒ 10 seconds, a margin may be similarly provided, and the aiming period may be set to 12 seconds.

Similarly, if the number of prize balls in the A normal winning opening 13a is 15 and the base is 20%,
15 / (1.6 × T) = 0.2
Since T ≒ 46.8 seconds, a margin may be similarly provided and the aiming period may be set to 50 seconds.

These times are merely examples, and it is needless to say that two or three times the calculated T may be used as the aiming period, so that a margin is further provided.
Of course, the design value of the winning rate (average number of game balls entering the normal winning port during a predetermined period (for example, 1 minute)) when the player hits the selected normal winning port is not limited to the base. Based on this, the aiming period may be determined.

In subsequent S320, the main controller 80 transmits a command indicating the newly selected ordinary winning opening to the sub integrated controller 83, and returns.
On the other hand, in S325, in which a negative determination is obtained in S305 (not immediately after the start of the test hitting mode), the main controller 80 determines, based on the signal from the selected normal winning port, the input to the normal winning port. It is determined whether or not a ball has been entered. If the determination is affirmative (S325: Yes), the process proceeds to S335, and if the determination is negative (S325: No), the process proceeds to S330.

  In S330, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the aiming period has elapsed after the normal winning opening as the current aiming target is newly selected. If the determination is affirmative (S330: Yes), the process returns to S335, and if the determination is negative (S330: No), the process returns.

  In S335, main controller 80 transmits a command indicating the result of the test hitting for the current target hitting target to sub-integrated controller 83, and proceeds to S340. Note that if the ball hits the selected normal winning opening during the aiming period, the test hitting result for the normal winning opening is passed, and if the ball is not hit, the test hitting result is rejected.

  In S340, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the test hits of all the normal winning ports have been completed (whether or not all the normal winning ports have been selected as the target hitting targets), and in the case of an affirmative determination, (S340). : Yes), to S345, in the case of a negative determination (S340: No), to S310.

In S345, main controller 80 transmits a command to end the trial hitting mode to sub-integrated controller 83, and proceeds to S350.
In S350, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the test hitting results of all the normal winning ports are passed. If the determination is affirmative (S350: Yes), the process proceeds to S355. S350: No), and returns.

In S355, the main control device 80 permits the game in the normal mode in the enclosed game machine 50, and then returns.
Specifically, the main control device 80 thereafter transmits a game permission signal indicating that the game in the normal mode is permitted to the payout departure control device 84, and the payout departure control device 84 responds to the game permission signal. The game balls may be fired, and if no game permission signal is input, the game balls may not be fired. In addition, after permitting the game in the normal mode, the main control device 80 responds to the storage of the normal symbol and the determination of the success or failure, the storage of the special symbol and the determination of the success or failure, the special game, and the winning in the winning opening. Payout of prize balls or the like may be performed.

  If any one (or a predetermined number or more) of the test hits of the normal winning ports is rejected, the main control device 80 prohibits the game in the normal mode, and the payout departure control device 84 May not be output.

  Further, information indicating normal mode game permission / prohibition (normal mode information) may be stored in a non-illustrated non-volatile storage medium (for example, EEPROM or the like). The main controller 80 reads out the normal mode information from the storage medium when the power is turned on, sets the permission and prohibition of the game in the normal mode according to the normal mode information, and, based on the result of the test hit, at the end of the test hitting mode. May be set to permit or prohibit the game in the normal mode, and the set contents may be stored in the storage medium as new normal mode information.

  Further, in a state immediately after the production of the enclosed gaming machine 50, the storage medium stores normal mode information for prohibiting the game in the normal mode, and executes the test hitting mode, so that the result of the test hitting is passed. The game in the normal mode may be enabled.

  Further, if the result of the test hitting is successful, the game in the normal mode may be permitted for a certain period of time, and after the period has elapsed, the game in the normal mode may be prohibited. Specifically, the main control device 80 stores the time when the mode has shifted to the test hitting mode in the storage medium, and when a certain period has elapsed from the time, prohibits the game in the test hitting mode and sets the normal mode. May be stored in the storage medium. Then, after the game in the normal mode is prohibited, the game may be shifted to the test hitting mode in the same manner, and the game may be passed in the test hitting result, thereby permitting the game in the normal mode.

Of course, the game in the normal mode may be enabled regardless of the result of the test hit.
The above is the test hitting mode processing executed by the main controller 80. Accordingly, during the test hitting mode, the A to D normal winning openings 13a to 13d are sequentially selected as the target hitting targets, and a test hit (measurement regarding the ball entry) of the selected normal winning opening is performed. Specifically, when the ball hits the normal winning opening which is the aiming target or when the aiming period set for the normal winning opening elapses, the test hitting for the normal winning opening ends, and the next normal winning opening ends. Is selected as the target for aiming. If a ball is thrown into the normal winning opening targeted for aiming during the aiming period, the test hit result of the normal winning opening is passed, and if the ball is not hit, it is rejected. Then, if the test hit results of all the normal winning ports pass, the game in the normal mode is permitted.

(4) Test hit screen display processing Next, the test hit screen display processing executed by the sub integrated control device 83 will be described with reference to FIG. The trial hit screen display processing is executed at periodic timing.

  In S400, the sub-integrated control device 83 determines whether or not the vehicle is in the test hitting mode based on the command received from the main control device 80. In the case of a negative determination (S400: No), the sub return and the positive determination are made. In the case of (S400: Yes), the process proceeds to S405.

  In S405, the sub-integrated control device 83 causes the effect symbol control device 82 to display, on the effect symbol display device 6, a test hitting mode screen schematically showing the game board and the A to D ordinary winning openings 13a to 13d. FIG. 9A shows a test hitting mode screen 450 as an example. The trial hitting mode screen 450 shows the effect symbol display device 6 and the A to D ordinary winning openings 13a to 13d arranged around the effect symbol display device 6.

  In subsequent S410, the sub-integrated control device 83 aims at a new normal winning opening according to the command received from the main control device 80, in accordance with the start of the test hitting mode and the end of the target hitting for each normal winning opening. It is determined whether or not the object has been selected. When an affirmative determination is obtained (S410: Yes), the process proceeds to S415, and when a negative determination is obtained (S410: No), the process proceeds to S420.

  In S415, the sub integrated control device 83 notifies the newly selected ordinary winning opening, and shifts to S420. Specifically, for example, a newly selected normal winning opening may be notified by surrounding the normal winning opening with a dotted line, as in the test hitting mode screen 450. As an example, the A normal winning opening 13a is a newly selected normal winning opening). Further, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a newly selected normal winning opening may be blinked, displayed in a different color, or enlarged on the test hitting mode screen. In addition, the newly selected normal winning opening may be notified by voice through the speaker 66, or a lamp or LED provided in the newly selected normal winning opening may be turned on in a predetermined color. Or flashing.

  In S420, sub-integrated control device 83 determines whether or not a command indicating a test hit result has been received from main control device 80. When an affirmative determination is obtained (S420: Yes), the process proceeds to S425, and when a negative determination is obtained (S420: No), the process proceeds to S430.

  In S425, the sub-integrated control device 83 notifies the result of the trial hit, and shifts to S430. Specifically, for example, as shown in a test hitting mode screen 460 (FIG. 9B), “OK” (pass), “NG” ( Words indicating the test hitting result, such as “fail”, may be displayed. In the test hitting mode screen 460, as an example, the test hitting results of the A and C normal winning openings 13a and 13c are passed, the test hitting result of the B normal winning opening 13b is rejected, and the D normal winning opening 13d is The test hit has not been completed and the test hit result is not displayed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the normal winning opening that has received the test hitting result may be displayed on the test hitting mode screen in a form corresponding to the test hitting result. In addition, the test hitting result may be notified by voice via the speaker 66, or the test hitting result of the normal winning opening may be notified by a lamp or an LED provided in the normal winning opening.

  In S430, sub-integrated control device 83 determines whether or not a command to end the trial hitting mode has been received from main control device 80. If an affirmative determination is obtained (S430: Yes), the process returns to S435 if a negative determination is obtained (S430: No).

In S435, the sub-integrated control device 83 displays an end screen indicating that the trial hit mode has ended on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6, and ends this processing.
(5) Holding Ball Addition / Subtraction Process Next, the holding ball addition / subtraction process executed by the payout / launch control device 84 will be described with reference to FIG. The holding ball addition / subtraction process is a process of managing the number of playable game balls stored in the enclosed gaming machine 50. When the holding ball addition / subtraction process is started, it is determined whether or not the game is in the test hitting mode (S500). If the determination is affirmative (S500: Yes), the process returns. If the determination is negative (S500: No), the subtraction sensor 131 sets the game ball. Is detected, that is, it is determined whether or not a game ball has been fired (S505). If the determination is affirmative (S505: yes), 1 is subtracted from the held ball counter (S510). The value of the held ball counter (number of held balls) is displayed on the game ball number display device 106.

  Subsequent to the negative determination in S510 or S505 (S505: no), the main control device 80 sends a first starting port switch 11a, a second starting port switch 12a, a count switch 14a, or an A to D normal winning port switch 13a-. It is determined whether an addition instruction signal to the holding ball counter according to the detection of the game balls of 1 to 13d-1 has been received (S515). If the determination is negative (S515: No), the process returns. If the determination is affirmative (S515: yes), the number of award balls corresponding to the received instruction signal is added to the ball holding counter (S520), and the process returns.

(6) Regarding Special Figure Applicability Determination Processing Next, the special figure application determination processing executed by the main control device 80 will be described with reference to FIGS. This processing is periodically executed during the normal mode when the game in the mode is permitted, and is not executed when the game in the normal mode is prohibited or during the test hitting mode.

  When the special figure hit / fail determination process shown in FIG. 11 is started, it is determined whether or not the condition device is inactive (hit flag = 0) based on the value of the hit flag (S800). The winning flag is set to 1 when the winning is determined in the special symbol winning / failing determination (when the value of the acquired big hit determining random number matches a predetermined value).

If the determination in S800 is negative (S800: no), the process proceeds to the special game process. If the determination is affirmative (S800: yes), whether or not the special symbol is not fluctuating (S805) or whether or not the fixed symbol is not being displayed (S810). Is determined. The determination in S805 and S810 is performed for both the first special symbol and the second special symbol. In other words, since the first special symbol and the second special symbol do not change at the same time, if either the first special symbol or the second special symbol is changing or during the final display, S805 and S810 are negative. Judgment.

  If both S805 and S810 are affirmative (S805: yes, S810: yes), it is determined whether or not there is a second pending storage (S815). If not (S815: no), whether or not there is a first pending storage. A determination is made (S820). If S815 is affirmative (S815: yes), the second special symbol is determined for the oldest second reserved memory. If S820 is affirmative (S820: yes), the first special symbol is stored for the oldest first reserved memory. Is determined. The oldest hold storage is read from the storage area according to the lottery. If the hold storage remains, the storage area is shifted, and the read oldest hold storage is deleted from the storage area.

  Subsequent to the affirmative determination in S815 or the affirmative determination in S820, it is determined whether or not the probability change flag is 0 (S825). The probable change flag is a value stored in the main control device 80. The main control device 80 determines that the value is 0 to indicate a normal gaming state, and that the value is 1 to indicate a probable change state.

  If S825 is affirmative, that is, if the gaming state is the normal gaming state (S825: yes), the lottery is performed by comparing the normal probability determination table in which ten hit values are set with the read big hit determination random number. (S830), and if S825 makes a negative determination, that is, if the gaming state is a probable change state (S825: no), the high probability determination table in which 100 hit values are set and the read random number for big hit determination And a lottery is performed (S835). Thereby, the probability of acquiring the big hit in the probable change state is ten times higher than in the normal game state.

  Subsequent to S830 or S835, it is determined whether or not the result of the hit determination is a hit (S840). If the hit is determined (S840: yes), the random number for symbol determination is read out. The winning symbol is determined (S845), and the mode buffer is set based on the determined winning symbol type (S850).

  The mode buffer is a storage area for temporarily storing the content of the decision made at the time of the success / failure judgment in order to set the special game and the game state after the end of the special game, that is, the probability change flag, the time reduction flag, the probability change counter, and the time reduction counter. . Therefore, since the mode buffer is referred to at the time of the special game end processing, the main controller 80 stores the stored contents (value) until the special game ends (clears at the time of the special game end processing). This is because during the special game (while the continuous action device is operating), it is necessary to set the game state to the normal state (the value of each of the state flag, the probability change flag, and the time saving flag is 0). The game state after the game is determined at the time of determining whether the game is correct or not. The setting of the probability change flag and the time reduction flag, which are devices for controlling the game state, are performed after the end of the special game.

Note that both the time-saving flag and the status flag are values stored in the main control device 80, and the time-saving flag indicates that the time-saving flag is not 0 if it is 0 and that it is 1 if it is 1.
Main controller 80 sets the operation of the probability change function and the time reduction function by the above-described probability change flag and the time reduction flag. The main controller 80 can determine whether each function is active or inactive according to the flag value. However, four types of game states are generated by combining the operation and non-operation of two functions that are individually set. . A status flag indicating each type of status is provided.

  Specifically, the state of the “normal probability no time saving” in which both the value of the probability change flag and the value of the time reduction flag are “0” (state flag = 0), the value of the probability change flag is “0”, and the value of the time reduction flag Is "1" and "normal probability time saving is present" (state flag = 1), the value of the probability variable flag is "1" and the value of the time saving flag is "0" "no probability variation time saving" (latent state ) (State flag = 2), and a state of “probability fluctuation time reduction” (state flag 3) in which the value of the probability change flag is “1” and the value of the time reduction flag is “1”.

  Then, depending on the hit symbol determined in S845, the presence or absence of the probable change state and the time saving state, the duration of the probable change state and the time saving state, the number of rounds of the special game (the special winning opening 14 that is opened in an easy ball entry mode). Is determined.

  In S850, a value corresponding to the winning symbol is set in the mode buffer, and when the special game content is set and when the special game ends, the value in the mode buffer is referred to, and a special game and a game state corresponding to each value are set.

  Subsequent to S850, the read random number for jackpot determination, the random number for change pattern determination, and the game state at the time of the processing (“No normal probability time reduction”, “No normal probability time reduction”, “No probability fluctuation time reduction” (latent state) ) A variation pattern (variation time) is determined in accordance with the “probability variation time reduction” (S855).

  If S840 is a negative determination, that is, if a loss is made (S840: no), a loss pattern is determined (S865), and the variation pattern (variation) is determined according to the read reach determination random number, the variation pattern determination random number, and the current game state. Time) is determined (S870).

  As described above, in the first embodiment, when the holding of both the first special symbol and the second special symbol is performed, the holding of the first special symbol is stored earlier. Even in such a case, the configuration is such that the lottery is selected with priority given to the holding of the second special symbol (the configuration for giving priority to the change for notifying the lottery result of the second special symbol). A configuration in which the lottery (result) of the second special symbol is performed with priority, and a jackpot game performed in the case of a big hit in the second special symbol is obtained more than a jackpot game state performed in a case of a large hit in the first special symbol. By combining a configuration with a large number of balls and a high probability of occurrence of a jackpot game that changes to a probability change state after a big hit, in the normal game state, not many prize balls can be obtained, but once in the probability change state, In this configuration, a lot of prize balls can be obtained, that is, a pachinko game machine that is sharp and interesting while maintaining the profit balance between the game store and the player.

  Subsequent to the processing of S855 and S870, a change start command (display control command) including data indicating the above-mentioned lottery result (type of special game, type of loss (with or without reach), change time, etc.) is added. Output to the integrated control device 83 (effect symbol control device 82) and change the special symbol (first or second) of the lottery by the special symbol display device (first or second) corresponding to the special symbol. The game is displayed (S875), and the process proceeds to a special game process.

  Accordingly, the sub-integrated control device 83 (effect symbol control device 82) can grasp the winning symbol (type of special game), the lost symbol, the presence or absence of the reach, and the variation time by using the variation start command (display control command). In addition, the sub-integrated control device 83 that has received the fluctuation start command (display control command) determines the special symbol (first and second) defined symbols (hit symbol, loss symbol), the type of the pseudo symbol according to the variation time, The type of the fluctuating effect is determined, and the determined result is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 82. The effect symbol control device 82 controls the fluctuating display of the pseudo symbol on the effect symbol display device 6 in accordance with the determination of the sub-integrated control device 83. .

  The determination of the pseudo symbol by the sub-integrated control device 83 is performed when the special symbol (first, second) is a symbol indicating a big hit, and the pseudo symbol (big hit) corresponding to the type of the hit symbol (special symbol) (A symbol), and when the special symbol (first, second) is a symbol indicating a loss, a pseudo symbol is selected at random (note that the symbol is random). However, in the case of a variation that reaches the reach, two pseudo symbols of the same type are selected, and control is performed such that three pseudo symbols of the same type are not selected.)

  The determination of the variable effect by the sub-integrated controller 83 determines one effect display (effect pattern) from a plurality of effect displays (effect patterns) having the same effect time as the fluctuation time sent from the main controller 80. Is selected. In the first embodiment, the sub-integrated control device 83 is configured to determine the pseudo symbol and the variable effect. However, instead of the sub-integrated control device 83, the effect symbol control device 82 that is the same sub-control device is used. It may be configured to determine the pseudo symbol and the fluctuation effect.

  If the determination in S805 in FIG. 11 is negative, that is, if either of the special symbols is changing (S805: no), the process proceeds to S900 in FIG. 12, and the symbol change time (based on the change pattern in S855 or S870) has elapsed. It is determined whether or not (S900). If the determination is negative (S900: no), the process proceeds to the special game process. If the determination is affirmative (S900: yes), a symbol stop command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 as a symbol stop command transmission process, and the special symbol display device (the first or the first symbol display device). 2) is controlled to confirm and display the confirmed symbol determined in S845 or S865 (S905).

  Upon receiving the symbol stop command, the sub-integrated control device 83 outputs a command to the effect symbol control device 82 to confirm and display with a predetermined pseudo symbol, and the effect symbol control device 82 uses the signal to display the effect symbol display device. 6 to display the pseudo symbol. As a result, the start and end of the fluctuation of the special symbol (first or second) and the pseudo symbol have the same timing (synchronized).

  Subsequent to S905, it is determined whether the specially displayed special symbol (first or second) is a combination of big hit symbols (S910). If the determination is affirmative (S910: yes), the display setting process of the determined symbol (determined) The setting of the time to be displayed in symbols is performed (S915), the hit flag is set to 1, and the operation of the condition device is started (S920).

  Subsequent to S920, it is determined whether or not the status flag is 3 (S925). If the affirmative determination is made, that is, if the time saving flag and the probable change flag stand together (S925: yes), 0 is set for both the time reduction flag and the probable change flag. Set (S930, S935), and proceed to special game processing. If the determination in S925 is negative (S925: no), it is determined whether the status flag is 2 (S940), and if the determination is affirmative (S940: yes), the probable change flag is set to 0 (S945) and the process proceeds to the special game process. If S940 is a negative determination (S940: no), it is determined whether or not the status flag is 1 (S950). If it is negative (S950), the process proceeds to the special game process. If it is affirmative (S950: yes), 0 is set to the time reduction flag. Set (S955) and proceed to special game processing.

  If a negative determination is made in S910, that is, if the special symbol (first or second) confirmed and displayed does not indicate a big hit (S910: no), the process proceeds to S1000 in FIG. 13, and the display setting processing of the determined symbol (display with the determined symbol) (Setting of the time to be kept) (S1000), it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is 1 (S1005). If the determination is affirmative (S1005: yes), the time saving counter is decremented (S1010), and the time saving counter is 0. It is determined (S1015). If the determination is affirmative (S1015: yes), 0 is set in the time reduction flag (S1020).

  Subsequent to the negative determination of S1020, S1005, or S1015 (S1005: no, S1015: no), it is determined whether the probability change flag is 1 (S1025), and if the determination is affirmative (S1025: yes), the probability change counter is decremented. (S1030), it is determined whether or not the probability change counter is 0 (S1035). If the determination is affirmative (S1035: yes), 0 is set to the probability change flag (S1040), and the process proceeds to the special game process.

  If a negative determination is made in S810 in FIG. 11, that is, if the first special symbol or the second special symbol is being confirmed (S810: no), the process proceeds to S1100 in FIG. 14, and the confirmed symbol display time set in S915 or 1000 ends. It is determined whether or not it has been performed (S1100). If the determination is negative (S1100: no), the process proceeds to the special game process. If the determination is affirmative (S1100: yes), the special symbol display device (first or 2) is controlled to terminate the display of the special symbol, and an instruction signal is output to the effect symbol control device 82 via the sub-integrated control device 83 to determine and display the pseudo symbol displayed on the effect symbol display device 6. Is ended (S1105), and the process proceeds to a special game process.

(7) Special Game Process Next, the special game process executed by the main control device 80 will be described with reference to FIGS. When the special game process is started, it is determined whether or not the special game has been started (S1150). If the determination is affirmative (S1150: yes), it is determined whether or not the condition device is operating based on the hit flag (S1155). ). If the determination is negative (S1155: no), the process returns. If the determination is affirmative (S1155: yes), it is determined whether the working port has been set (S1160). If the determination is affirmative (S1160: Yes), the process proceeds to S1165, and if the determination is negative (S1160: No), the process proceeds to S1170.

In S1165, one of the normal winning ports is set as the operating port, and a command indicating the normal winning port set as the operating port is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83.
At this time, the maximum time (time limit) for continuing the state in which the normal winning port is set as the operating port is set. When the game ball is fired aiming at each normal winning port, the base is set to the normal winning port. Is set based on the time limit when the operation port is set. In other words, the time limit when the normal winning port is set as the operating port is determined based on the base when the game ball is fired aiming at the normal winning port.

  Specifically, after starting the continuous firing of the game ball aiming at the normal winning opening set in the operating opening, a ball enters the normal winning opening within a time limit with a predetermined probability, In addition, when the player is not in the privilege state (one of the special game state, the time reduction state, and the probable change state), the number of balls held by the player does not increase when the game ball is fired at the normal winning opening. Is a setting condition.

Note that the predetermined probability can be arbitrarily determined, but may be, for example, approximately 100% (a sufficiently high probability).
In order to satisfy the setting condition corresponding to each normal winning opening, the base when firing the game ball aiming at the normal winning opening in the non-privileged state (in other words, the winning rate at this time, The number of prize balls in a normal winning opening, the length of a time limit set for the normal winning opening, and the like are determined.

  If it is difficult to enter the operating port, it takes time to start the special game after hitting in the special symbol determination, and it is necessary to fire many game balls. For this reason, the winning rate of each normal winning opening is increased, and the number of awarded balls is reduced, so that the base when firing a game ball aiming at each normal winning opening is suppressed (for example, the base is reduced by about 80%). Is preferred.

  As an example, if the number of prize balls is one, the base will not be 100% or more even if all the game balls enter when the game balls are fired aiming at the normal winning opening. Thereby, the arrangement or the angle of the game nail that can very easily enter the normal winning opening as the operating opening can be achieved.

  In the case of designing a nail spacing or an angle in which the number of prize balls is one and the base is 80%, from 1 / 1.6 × T = 0.8, T ＝ 0.78 seconds, and 2-3 seconds. By firing for several seconds, the ball can easily enter the normal winning opening as an operating opening.

  If the number of prize balls is set to 2 and the base is set to 80%, from 2 / 1.6 × T = 0.8, TＴ1.56 seconds. Normally, the ball can easily enter the winning opening.

  Since the base is 80%, even if a game ball is fired aiming at the ordinary winning opening, the ball count does not increase by itself. Since the number of possessed balls does not increase, the base may be 100% or less.

  Further, the main controller 80 sets a plurality of normal winning ports (of course, all the normal winning ports may be set) as operating ports at the same time, and starts a special game on condition that the ball enters all the operating ports. Good, or a special game may be started on condition that the ball enters one of the operation ports. In such a case, the time limit may be determined based on the base at the time of striking the working port where entry is most difficult.

  Here, the main control device 80 may switch the normal winning opening set as the working opening every time the winning is determined in the special symbol winning / failing determination (of course, all the normal winning opening is selected as the working opening. there is a possibility). Specifically, for example, a normal winning opening is cyclically selected in a predetermined order (for example, the order of A to D normal winning openings 13a to 13d), and the selected normal winning opening is set as an operating opening. Is also good. All normal winning ports may be used as working ports. In addition, for example, a random number may be extracted, a normal winning port may be randomly selected based on the random number, and the selected normal winning port may be set as an operating port. Further, for example, a normal winning opening may be selected in accordance with an operation received from a player via an operation unit (not shown), and the selected normal winning opening may be set as an operating opening. The point is that the ball can be easily entered into all the normal winning holes on the board, and the ball does not increase the number of balls held by simply entering the normal winning holes. Good. For example, even if the number of balls is increased, the number of possessed balls may be small for the game time.

In addition to this, for example, a normal winning opening that becomes an operating opening may be determined according to a winning symbol.
In addition, the main control device 80 may switch the normal winning opening that is the operating opening one or more times during the period until the time limit elapses. That is, during this period, each time a predetermined timing comes, one or more normal winning ports are selected in a predetermined order, the setting of the operating port at that time is canceled, and the selected normal winning ports are newly set. May be set at the working port. Then, the special game may be started on condition that the ball is entered into one of the normal winning ports set in the operating port, or the special game may be started on condition that the ball is entered in all the normal winning ports set in the operating port. The game may be started.

  In subsequent S1170, it is determined whether or not a ball has entered the operating port. If S1170 is affirmatively determined (S1170: Yes), the start of a special game is determined (S1175), and the flow shifts to S1190. At this time, main controller 80 transmits a command to sub-integrated controller 83 indicating that a ball has entered the working port.

  On the other hand, if S1170 is a negative determination (S1170: No), it is determined whether or not a predetermined time limit has elapsed after the operation of the condition device (S1180), and if negative, (S1180: No). At the same time as returning, in the case of a positive determination (S1180: Yes), the condition device is stopped (S1185), and the flow shifts to S1190. At this time, main controller 80 transmits to sub-integrated controller 83 a command indicating that the ball has not entered the working port within the time limit.

In S1190, the main control device 80 cancels the setting of the operating port that has been normally set as a winning port, and returns.
If S1150 is affirmatively determined, that is, if the accessory continuous operating device is operating (during special game) (S1150: no), the process proceeds to S1250 in FIG. 16, and it is determined whether or not the special winning opening 14 is closed (S1250). If the determination is affirmative (S1250: yes), it is determined whether or not the special game start effect is being performed (big hit start effect) (S1255). If the determination is affirmative (S1255: yes), it is further determined whether or not it is the end time of the start effect of the big hit game (S1260). If the determination is negative (S1260: no), the process returns. If the determination is affirmative (S1260: yes), A process of opening the winning accessory continuous opening device to open the special winning opening 14 is performed (S1265), and the process returns.

  If a negative determination is made in S1255, that is, if the special game start effect is not being performed, it is determined whether or not the opening interval is in progress (S1270). The opening interval is the time from when the special winning opening 14 is closed to when it is opened (in other words, the interval between rounds). If a positive determination is made in S1270 (S1270: yes), it is determined whether or not it is the end time of the opening interval (S1275). If a negative determination is made (S1275: no), the process returns. Is released (S1280) and the process returns. On the other hand, if S1270 is negative, that is, if it is not during the opening interval (S1270: no), the process returns.

  If S1250 is negative, that is, if the special winning opening 14 is open (S1250: no), the process proceeds to S1300 in FIG. 17 to determine whether or not the specified number of 10 game balls have entered the special winning opening 14. It is determined (S1300), and if a negative determination is made (S1300: no), it is determined whether or not the maximum opening time of the special winning opening 14 has elapsed (S1305).

  If S1305 is negative (S1305: no), the process returns. If S1300 or S1305 is affirmative (S1300: no, S1305: no), processing for closing the special winning opening 14 is performed (S1310).

  Subsequent to S1310, it is determined whether the round in which the operation has been completed is the final round (S1315). If the determination is negative (S1315: no), an interval process is performed (S1365), and the process returns. In the interval processing of S1365, similarly to the processing of opening the special winning opening 14 of S1265 and S1280, the main control device 80 transmits a signal to the sub integrated control device 83, and the sub integrated control device 83 transmits a signal to the effect symbol control device 82, The effect for the interval is performed by the lamp, the LED, the sound, and the effect design display device 6.

  If S1315 is affirmative, that is, if the finished round is the last round (S1315: yes), the big hit game end production process (S1320), the condition device and the accessory continuous operation device stop process (S1325) are performed, and the special game is ended. I do. Then, referring to the mode buffer (S1330), setting of the status flag (S1335), setting of the probable change flag (S1340), setting of the probable change counter (S1345), setting of the time saving flag (S1350), and setting of the time saving counter (S1355) ) To clear the mode buffer (S1360) and return.

  The above is the special game processing performed by the enclosed gaming machine 50 of the first embodiment in the normal mode. In the special game process, after a hit in the special symbol win / fail determination, a special game is started by entering a normal winning port set in the operating port. Then, after the end of the special game, a transition is made to the probable change state or the time saving state according to the hit symbol, and the number of times the probable change state or the time reduction state is continued is determined.

(8) Special Game Start Effect Processing Next, the special game start effect processing executed by the sub integrated control device 83 will be described with reference to FIG. The special game start effect processing is executed at periodic timing.

  In S1400, the sub integrated control device 83 determines whether or not a hit has occurred (in other words, whether or not only the condition device has been activated). Specifically, when a combination of pseudo symbols indicating that a hit has occurred is definitely displayed, it is determined that a hit has occurred. When an affirmative determination is obtained (S1400: Yes), the process proceeds to S1405, and when a negative determination is obtained (S1400: No), the process returns.

  In S1405, the sub-integrated control device 83 determines whether any of the normal winning ports has been set as an operating port based on the command from the main control device 80, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S1405: Yes), , S1410, and in the case of a negative determination (S1405: No), returns.

  In S1410, the sub-integrated control device 83 specifies the normal winning opening set as the active opening based on the command from the main control device 80, notifies the player of the normal winning opening, and enters the operating opening. The fact that the special game is started by the ball is notified, and it moves to S1415. Specifically, for example, an image indicating the game area may be displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6, and the normal winning opening set as the operating port may be displayed on the image. In addition, the normal winning port set in the operating port may be notified by voice through the speaker 66, or a lamp or LED provided in the normal winning port set in the operating port may be used to notify another normal winning port. It may be lit or blinked in a different color from the mouth.

  In S1415, the sub-integrated control device 83 instructs to fire the game ball aiming at the operating port, and shifts to S1420. Specifically, a message indicating the effect may be displayed on the effect symbol display device 6, or the effect may be notified by voice via the speaker 66 or the like.

  In S1420, the sub-integrated control device 83 determines whether or not a ball has entered the working port based on a command from the main control device 80, and when an affirmative determination is obtained (S1420: Yes), S1425. On the other hand, if a negative determination is obtained (S1420: No), the flow shifts to S1430.

In S1425, the sub-integrated control device 83 notifies the start of the special game via the effect symbol display device 6, the speaker 66, and the like, and returns.
In S1430, the sub-integrated control device 83 determines whether or not the time limit has elapsed after the setting of the working port based on the command from the main control device 80, and when an affirmative determination is obtained (S1430: Yes) the flow shifts to S1435, and returns a negative determination (S1430: No).

In S1435, the sub-integrated control device 83 notifies the failure to shift to the special game via the effect symbol display device 6, the speaker 66, and the like, and returns.
[Modification]
Next, a modified example of the first embodiment will be described. In the modified example, a configuration is such that, after a predetermined delay time elapses after a win in the special symbol win / fail determination, any of the normal winning ports is set as an operating port in the same manner as in the first embodiment. The special game process and a part of the special game start effect process are different from those of the first embodiment. In the following, the description will focus on the differences from the first embodiment.

(1) Special Game Processing In the special game processing of the modified example, S1500 to S1555 are performed instead of S1150 to S1190 (FIG. 15). Hereinafter, this difference will be described with reference to FIG.

Steps S1500 and S1505 are the same as steps S1150 and S1155, and a description thereof will be omitted.
In S1510, to which the process proceeds when an affirmative determination is obtained in S1505, the main controller 80 determines whether any of the normal winning ports has been selected as an operating port, and when an affirmative determination is obtained, (S1510: Yes) When a negative determination is obtained in S1520 (S1510: No), the process proceeds to S1515.

  In S1515, the main control device 80 selects one or a plurality of normal winning ports to be operated ports in the same manner as in S1165, and proceeds to S1520. At this time, the main controller 80 transmits a command indicating the selected ordinary winning opening to the sub-integrated controller 83.

  In S1520, main controller 80 determines whether or not a predetermined delay time has elapsed after the operation of the condition device, and if a positive determination is obtained (S1520: Yes), a negative determination is made in S1525. Is obtained (S1520: No), the flow shifts to S1530.

  In S1525, the main control device 80 sets the normal winning opening selected in S1515 as an operating port, and proceeds to S1535. At this time, the main controller 80 transmits a command indicating the selected ordinary winning opening to the sub-integrated controller 83.

On the other hand, in S1530, main controller 80 transmits to sub-integrated controller 83 a command indicating that the delay time before the setting of the operation port has not elapsed, and the flow shifts to S1535.
Steps S1535 to S1555 are the same as steps S1170 to S1190 of the first embodiment, and a description thereof will not be repeated.

(2) Special game start effect processing Next, the special game start effect processing in the modified example will be described with reference to FIG.
S1600 is the same as S1400 (FIG. 18) of the special game start effect process of the first embodiment, and thus the description is omitted.

  In S1605, the sub-integrated control device 83 determines whether or not any of the normal winning ports has been selected as the operating port based on the command from the main control device 80. In the case of an affirmative determination (S1605: Yes), , S1610, and returns in the case of a negative determination (S1605: No).

  In S1610, the sub integrated control device 83 specifies the normal winning opening selected as the operating port based on the command from the main control device 80, and notifies the player of the normal winning opening in the same manner as in S1410. Thus, a normal winning port set as an operating port is announced in advance, and the fact that a special game is started by entering a ball into the operating port is notified.

  In subsequent S1615, the sub integrated control device 83 determines whether or not the delay time has elapsed based on the command from the main control device 80. If the determination is affirmative (S1615: Yes), the process proceeds to S1620 and If the determination is negative (S1615: No), the flow shifts to S1625.

In S1620, similarly to S1415, the sub-integrated control device 83 instructs that the delay time has elapsed and that the game ball is to be fired aiming at the operating port, and the process proceeds to S1630.
On the other hand, in S1625, the sub-integrated control device 83 notifies that the normal winning opening has not yet been set as the operating opening, and shifts to S1630. Specifically, a message indicating the effect may be displayed on the effect symbol display device 6, or the effect may be notified by voice via the speaker 66 or the like.

Steps S1630 to S1645 are the same as steps S1240 to S1435 in FIG. 18, and a description thereof will be omitted.
In the modified example, after the operating port is announced (S1610), a fixed delay time is provided before the normal winning port becomes the operating port (S1615). As a result, when the condition device is actuated (when the winning symbol is determined), the game ball on the board accidentally enters the normal winning opening which becomes the actuation port, and the special game is started (the continuous action actor device). Works) can be solved.

  Since it is designed to enter the normal winning prize port which is the operating port very easily, there is a high possibility that a game ball flowing down even if the player does not intend will enter the operating port and start a special game . In this case, an unexpected disadvantage is given to the player in a gaming state in which no ball is held when the condition device is activated, or in a psychological state in which the condition device is activated and a break is desired once.

In the modified example, this problem can be solved, and the player only has to enter the normal winning opening as the operating port within the time limit (S1545).
It is considered that the time limit is preferably within 10 minutes. If the time is long, the time during which the gaming machine does not operate increases, which is disadvantageous for the hall side. The time limit or the remaining time of the time limit is configured to be notified to the player, and a structure that warns by sound or light when the time limit is approaching may be added.

[Second embodiment]
Next, a pachinko machine according to a second embodiment will be described. The pachinko machine of the second embodiment has a normal mode and a trial hitting mode as in the first embodiment. Then, in response to the operation of the test hitting mode switch provided on the front surface of the gaming machine, the mode shifts to the test hitting mode similar to the first embodiment, and in the normal mode, the game is played in the same manner as the first embodiment. However, the pachinko machine of the first embodiment is configured as a sealed type, but the pachinko machine of the second embodiment is different in that it is not a sealed type.

  For this reason, in the first embodiment, the game device is configured to fire the game ball from the firing device 87 provided on the upper left of the game board. However, in the second embodiment, the device for firing the game ball is located on the lower right side of the front frame. (Rear side of the launch operation unit). In the first embodiment, the launch operation unit is configured to adjust the launch intensity of the game ball by the sliding operation unit 107a, but in the second embodiment, the launch operation unit adjusts the launch intensity of the game ball by the launch handle. It is good also as a structure which performs.

  In the pachinko machine of the second embodiment, it is necessary to supply game balls to be used for a test hit to the upper plate even during the test hit mode, and at the end of the test hit mode, the number of game balls fired in the test hit mode is reduced. Game balls are paid out.

  Because of these differences, in the second embodiment, the power-on process, the trial hitting mode start process, and the trial hitting mode process in the first embodiment are performed, but these processes are partially different. ing. In addition, in the second embodiment, the holding ball addition / subtraction processing in the first embodiment is not performed, but the shot number counting processing is performed. On the other hand, in the second embodiment, a trial hit screen display process, a special figure hit / fail determination process, a special game process, a special game start effect process, and the like, which are the same as those in the first embodiment, are executed.

Hereinafter, processing performed in the second embodiment will be described focusing on differences from the first embodiment.
(1) Power-On Processing First, power-on processing will be described with respect to differences from the first embodiment (see FIG. 5).

In the test hitting mode setting process of S190, the main controller thereafter invalidates winnings in all winning openings until the test hitting mode ends.
(2) Test hitting mode start processing Next, the test hitting mode start processing will be described with respect to differences from the first embodiment (see FIG. 6).

In the test hitting mode setting process in S230, the same process as that in S190 of the power-on process is performed.
(3) Test hitting mode process Next, the test hitting mode process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The processing of S300 to S350 in the test hitting mode processing of the second embodiment is the same as the processing of S300 to S350 in the test hitting mode processing (FIG. 7) of the first embodiment, and a description thereof will be omitted.

  In S355 of the trial hitting mode process of the second embodiment, the normal mode game is permitted as in the first embodiment, but the method of permitting the launch of the game ball is different. Specifically, the main control device may directly transmit a permission signal for permitting the launch of the game ball to the launch device of the game ball. The launching device may launch the game ball in response to the permission signal, and may not launch the game ball when the permission signal is not input.

In the test hitting mode process of the second embodiment, the process proceeds to S360 after execution of S355 or when a negative determination is obtained in S350.
In S360, the main control device transmits a signal indicating the number of game balls fired during the test hitting mode to the payout control device, and the number of game balls corresponding to the number of game balls (corresponding to an example of game value in the claims) ), And terminates the present process. The number of game balls fired during the test hitting mode is counted by the firing number counting process described later. It should be noted that, instead of paying out the game balls themselves, for example, game values for the number of shot game balls fired (for example, data indicating that the game balls have the number of game balls (for example, possessed balls and ball storage), Data indicating money or points for the number of game balls) may be stored in a card inserted in the inter-unit unit.

  Also, in the test hitting mode, the prize balls are paid out according to the winning in the winning opening as in the normal mode, and at the end of the test hitting mode, the award is given during the test hitting mode based on the number of game balls fired during the test hitting mode. A game value corresponding to the number of game balls obtained by subtracting the number of prize balls may be provided.

(4) Number of Fires Counting Process Next, the number of fires counting process for counting the number of game balls fired during the test hitting mode will be described with reference to FIG. This process is periodically executed by the main controller.

  In S1700, the main control device determines whether or not the test driving mode is in progress. If an affirmative determination is obtained (S1700: Yes), the process proceeds to S1705, and if a negative determination is obtained (S1700). : No), and returns the present process.

In S1705, the main control device counts the number of game balls fired during the test hitting mode, and returns this processing.
Specifically, for example, based on signals from a sensor that detects a ball entering each winning opening and a sensor that detects a ball entering the out opening, the number of game balls detected by these signals is counted, and The number of game balls may be the number of game balls fired during the test hitting mode.

  Further, for example, based on a signal from a sensor provided in the launching device, the number of launched game balls is counted, and a foul ball (a gaming ball fired from the launching device but not reaching the gaming ball) is counted. The number of foul spheres may be counted based on a signal from a sensor provided on the discharging path. Then, a value obtained by subtracting the number of foul balls from the number of fired game balls may be set as the number of game balls fired during the test hitting mode.

[effect]
According to the first and second embodiments, even a person who does not have special knowledge or skill can easily determine whether or not the frequency of entry into each ordinary winning opening is appropriate by shifting to the test hitting mode. Can be checked. For this reason, it is easy to see that the nail adjustment that changes the ball entry frequency to the normal winning opening from the state at the time of approval is easily performed, and it is possible to suppress the nail adjustment from being performed.

  In addition, the game does not shift to the special game unless the normal winning port set as the operating port is entered. For this reason, it is impossible to perform nail adjustment that significantly reduces the frequency of ball entry into the normal winning opening, and it is possible to suppress the nail adjustment from being performed.

[Other embodiments]
(1) In the first and second embodiments, the trial hitting mode switch is provided on the front surface of the gaming machine and can be operated by the player. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a trial hitting mode switch is arranged adjacent to the main controller 80, and the trial hitting mode switch can be operated only from the back side of the gaming machine (only the employees of the pachinko parlors can operate the trial hitting mode switch). ).

  (2) In the test hitting of the normal winning opening (measurement regarding the hitting ball) in the test hitting mode of the first and second embodiments, if one hit occurs in the normal winning opening targeted for hitting within the aim hitting period, The test result of the ordinary winning opening is passed.

  However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the above-described test hitting, for example, when a predetermined number of N (N ≧ 2) hits occur in the normal winning opening targeted for hitting during the aim hitting, the normal hitting is performed. The test result of the mouth may be accepted. Of course, in such a case, it is preferable to determine the value of N on the basis of the base when aiming at each normal winning opening, the design value of the winning rate, and the like.

  Further, in the above-described test hitting, it is also possible to calculate a winning rate of a normal winning opening which is a target for aiming during the aiming period, and determine whether the test hitting result is acceptable based on whether or not the winning rate has reached a threshold value. good.

At this time, for example,
Good if Prize Rate> First Threshold, First Threshold ≧ Prize Rate ≧ Second Threshold (First Threshold> Second Threshold) Slightly Good Third Threshold> Prize Rate (Second Threshold> Third Threshold) In the case of ()), the result of the test hitting may be reported stepwise by vague expression, such as failure.

Further, for example, it may be notified as a result of the test hitting which normal winning opening is easy to enter and which normal winning opening is difficult to enter.
Also, for example, the winning rate calculated for each normal winning opening may be reported as a test hitting result, the calculated winning rate is reported together with the designed winning rate, or the calculated winning rate and the designed The result of comparison with the winning rate may be reported as a test hit result.

  In the first and second embodiments, in the test hitting mode, only the normal winning opening is targeted for hitting. However, a test hit is performed for the special winning opening 14 and the first and second starting openings 11 and 12. May be. Further, for example, a test hitting may be performed with a winning opening designated by a person performing the test hitting via an operation unit (not shown) as an aim hitting target.

  (3) During the test hitting mode of the first embodiment, game balls are fired regardless of the number of balls held by the held ball counter. However, the present invention is not limited to this. During the test hitting mode, the ball holding counter is updated in the same manner as in the normal mode, and the number of game balls fired during the test hitting mode is counted. May be added to the number of game balls fired during the test hitting mode.

  Furthermore, in the first embodiment, during the test hitting mode, a prize ball is paid out (added to the ball holding counter) in accordance with the winning in the winning opening as in the normal mode, and the test hitting is completed when the test hitting mode ends. The number of game balls decreased during the mode may be added to the ball counter (or the number of game balls increased during the test hit mode may be subtracted from the ball counter).

  Further, in the first embodiment, after the winning symbol is determined and the condition device is operated, the normal winning opening is set as an operation opening for operating a special game (operating opening for operating the continuous actuation device). However, after the game ball has passed through the specific area (the condition device is activated), the operating port for executing the special game is provided with the normal winning port after the game ball passes through the specific area in the electric auditorium. It is good also as a structure which performs. In this case, the same effect as in the first embodiment can be obtained.

  In the pachinko machine of the second embodiment, when the test hitting mode ends, the game balls fired during the test hitting mode are paid out. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and in the test hitting mode, every time a game ball enters the winning opening or the out mouth, the same number of game balls may be paid out, or the game entered the winning opening or the out opening. By guiding the ball to the upper plate or the lower plate as it is, the game ball used for the test hit may be paid out.

[Third embodiment]
Next, a pachinko machine according to a third embodiment will be described.
The pachinko machine of the third embodiment executes the processing shown in FIGS. 23 and 24 as the processing shown in FIGS. 15 and 18 or the processing shown in FIGS. 25 and 26 as the processing performed by the pachinko machine of the first embodiment. The other configuration is the same as that of the first embodiment.
Further, the processes shown in FIGS. 23 and 24 are the same processes among the processes shown in FIGS. 15 and 18 except for S1175, S1185, S1425, and S1435, and thus are given the same process numbers. The description of the same process number is omitted.
In the processing shown in FIGS. 23 and 24, S1175, S1185, S1425, and S1435 of the processing shown in 15 and 18 are shown as S1176, S1186, S1426, and S1436. The following description focuses on these processes.

In the third embodiment, an advantageous special game is started if an ordinary winning port set as an operating port can be won within the time limit (S1176 in FIG. 23 and S1426 in FIG. 24, or S1541 in FIG. 25 and FIG. 25). 26, S1636), a disadvantageous special game is started if a prize cannot be won within the time limit (S1186 in FIG. 23 and S1436 in FIG. 24, or S1551 in FIG. 25 and S1646 in FIG. 26).
Examples of the advantageous special game and the disadvantageous special game include a difference in the number of rounds in the special game or a difference in whether the special game is accompanied by a time-saving game or a probable change game.
In other words, as an example, the number of rounds is 16 for an advantageous special game, and the number of rounds is 8 for a disadvantageous special game. In addition, an advantageous special game can be a time-saving game or a probable change game after a fixed number of games such as 16 rounds, and the disadvantageous special game can be exemplified as a game with 16 rounds only. . In short, what is necessary is just to make a difference in a game that is advantageous for the player.

In the third embodiment, in addition to having the same effect as the special game processing of the first embodiment, if the normal winning port set (instructed) as the operating port can win within the time limit, it cannot be won. Special games that are more advantageous can be played.
As a result, it is possible to associate a normal winning opening with a special game, and it becomes meaningful to win the normal winning opening.
By giving a prize to the normal winning opening, there is a meaning that the player wins the normal winning opening even if the number of balls held by the player is small or not increased.
If the normal winning port set in the operating port cannot be won within the time limit, the player will not play the game on the same platform twice. As a result, there is an effect that a nail adjustment that cannot enter the normal winning opening can be performed.

[Fourth embodiment]
Next, a pachinko machine according to a fourth embodiment will be described.
In the fourth embodiment, the processing shown in FIGS. 27 and 28 is executed instead of the processing shown in FIGS. 15 and 18 of the first embodiment, and the other configuration is the same as that of the first embodiment.
In the fourth embodiment, when the special device (first or second) that has been confirmed and displayed indicates a big hit and the condition device is activated (S2000, S2010), first, it is instructed to win the normal winning opening A (S2000). S2020).
When a prize in the normal winning opening A is instructed, if there is a winning in the normal winning opening A within the time limit, then a winning in the normal winning opening B is instructed. A prize to C is instructed, and if there is a prize within the time limit, a prize to the normal winning opening D is instructed (S2020 to S2050). At this time, a command indicating the instruction is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83.
For the sake of convenience, it is shown that if a negative determination is made in S2040, the process returns to S2020, and if a negative determination is made in S2050, the process returns to S2030. However, since the process is an interrupt process, the process actually returns to "return" and shifts to the process of S2020 and S2030 in the next interrupt process. I do.
When it is detected that all the normal winning ports A to D have won within the time limit (S2040), an advantageous special game is started (S2060). At this time, a command indicating that all the normal winning ports A to D have been won within the time limit and a command indicating that an advantageous special game is started are transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83.

An advantageous special game is a special game consisting of 16 rounds.
Unfavorable special games are limited to 10 regular rounds when regular prize openings A, B and C are won within the time limit (if normal prize hole D is not won within the time limit), respectively In the case of winning within the time (when the regular winning opening C does not win within the time limit), when the winning only in the normal winning opening A within the time limit for 7 rounds (when the normal winning opening B does not win within the time limit) ) Starts a special game of five rounds, and three rounds when the normal winning opening A is not won within the time limit (as a result, when all the normal winning openings are not won).
The number of rounds of this special game is an example, and any configuration may be used in which a special game with a larger number of rounds is executed as the number of ordinary winning ports winning within the time limit increases. Further, as the number of ordinary winning ports winning within the time limit increases, a configuration may be adopted in which the number of time-saving games after the end of the special game is large, or the number of certainty-change games is large.

On the other hand, the sub-integrated control device 83 displays a story development image on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6 (S2100 and S2110 in FIG. 28). Note that a command indicating that the condition device has been activated has been transmitted from main controller 80.
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9A, an image showing a game board surface is displayed on a screen, and an image in which a hero and a bad guy fight in an area showing a liquid crystal screen is displayed.
When a command for instructing a prize to the normal winning opening A is received, a symbol indicating the normal winning opening A flashes, and a symbol (for example, a sword) indicating an item serving as a weapon of the hero and a time limit are displayed near the symbol. Is performed (S2120). The displayed time limit is decremented as time elapses.
Upon receiving the command to the effect that the normal winning opening A has been won, the image of the hero taking the item corresponding to the normal winning opening A and fighting the bad guy is displayed.
Unless a failure command that could not win the ordinary winning opening within the time limit is received, the item corresponding to each ordinary winning opening and the time limit are successively displayed on the screen (S2120 to S2150).

In the present embodiment, the item corresponding to the normal winning opening B is “shield”, the item corresponding to the normal winning opening C is “spear”, and the item corresponding to the normal winning opening D is “golden sword”. However, the present invention is not limited to this. In short, the item corresponding to the normal winning opening, if the command that the corresponding normal winning opening has won within the time limit, the main character in the story, the configuration that the image that is advantageous in the story is displayed Good. The time limit may be different depending on the difficulty level of winning in each normal winning opening, or may be the same time.
Note that the processing in the case of a negative determination in S2140 and S2150 is for convenience. Actually, the processing shifts to S2120 and S2130 by interruption processing after exiting from “Return”.
When a command to the effect that all normal winning openings have been won is received (S2140), a story completion screen is displayed (S2160). In the present embodiment, a screen in which the hero has defeated the villain is displayed, and then a notification that a 16-round special game will be executed is notified (S2170).

On the other hand, when the failure command is received (S2150), after the end screen corresponding to the stage is displayed (S2180), it is notified that the special game of the disadvantageous game according to the stage is executed (S2190).
In the present embodiment, when the normal winning openings A, B, and C are each won within the time limit, a screen in which both the hero and the bad guy finish the battle without any damage is displayed, and then a special game of 10 rounds is executed. The effect is announced.
If each of the regular winning openings A and B wins within the time limit, a screen is displayed in which the battle is ended by the hero taking minor injuries and escaping, and then it is notified that a special game of seven rounds will be executed. You.
If only the normal winning opening A wins within the time limit, a screen is displayed in which the battle is ended by the hero taking heavy damage and escaping, and then a notification that a special game of five rounds will be executed is given.
When the normal winning opening A is not won, a screen is displayed to end the battle by losing the bad guy to the bad guy, and then a notification that a special game of three rounds will be executed is given.

  In the present embodiment, the normal winning opening A to the normal winning opening B, the normal winning opening B to the normal winning opening C, the normal winning opening C to the normal winning opening D are configured to sequentially instruct the winning, but the order is random. But it is good. In addition, an item and a time limit corresponding to each winning opening may be displayed at the same time, and the order in which a player wins may be left. In this case, since the order of the items to be picked up is determined by the normal winning opening to be won by the player, the game development can be diversified. The time limit is preferably different for each winning opening. It is expected that a player will win a prize through a normal winning opening with a short time limit. However, if the regular winning opening with a long time limit is given priority to win, the remaining time of the normal winning opening with a short time limit will be shorter, and if the normal winning opening with a short remaining time is won, the game will be developed. It can be configured to be large.

The pachinko machine according to the fourth embodiment has the same effects as the pachinko machine according to the third embodiment, and also provides a multi-level advantage of the special game by sequentially instructing a plurality of normal winning openings to win. Has the effect that can.
Also, an item corresponding to each winning opening is displayed, and by winning within the time limit, the item displayed in the story development can be used. This has an effect that a normal winning opening can be associated with the story development.

[Correspondence with Claims]
The correspondence between the terms used in the description of the above embodiments and the terms used in the claims will be shown.
The enclosed game machine 50 according to the fourth embodiment is equivalent to an example of a ball game machine.
In addition, S2010 of the special game process of the fourth embodiment corresponds to an example of the condition satisfaction means, S2020 and S2120 correspond to examples of the instruction means, and S2060 and 2070 correspond to the different means.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Game board, 3 ... Game area, 6 ... Stage design display device, 11 ... First starting opening, 12 ... Second starting opening, 13a-13d ... A-D ordinary winning opening, 14 ... Big winning opening, 15 ... Out port, 17: normal symbol operation gate, 50: enclosed game machine, 80: main control device, 82: production symbol control device, 83: sub integrated control device, 84: payout departure control device, 87: launch device, 100 ... unit between units, 107 ... firing operation unit.

Claims (3)

On the game board surface, a plurality of normal winning ports, a starting area and a variable winning port are provided, and a lottery is performed based on a ball entering or passing through the starting area, and a special game for opening the variable winning port when winning is performed. Ball game machine,
Condition satisfaction means for satisfying a condition when a result of the lottery is won;
Instructing means for instructing each of the ordinary winning openings to enter a ball within a predetermined time on the screen when the condition is satisfied;
A difference determining means that determine the differences in the contents of the special game in response to the number of said plurality ordinary winning holes that ball entrance in the predetermined time,
A ball game machine comprising: The ball game machine according to claim 1,
Story development means for developing the story on the screen when the condition is satisfied;
Item display means for displaying items on the story development by the story development means,
The normal winning opening indicated by the indicating means is associated with the item,
The said difference determination means makes the screen on the said story development differ with the content of the said special game, The ball game machine characterized by the above-mentioned . In the ball game machine according to claim 1 or claim 2 ,
At least during the predetermined game that is not in the special game, the player shifts to the test hit mode by operating the hit mode, and when the test hit mode ends, the number of balls held by the player does not increase or decrease due to the test hit in the test hit mode. , pinball game machine characterized by comprising a.

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