JP6771004B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a game machine.

For gaming machines such as pachinko gaming machines and slot gaming machines provided in the game hall, a lottery is performed for each symbol variation game, and the result according to the lottery result is derived. Therefore, if the jackpot lottery is performed with the same jackpot probability, the jackpot will naturally occur with the same probability. However, since big hits are generated by lottery, even if the same type of game machine is used, the ratio of the number of times big hits are generated within a predetermined period (for example, one day) is biased. For this reason, some game halls are provided with a display device such as Patent Document 1 that displays the number of times a big hit has been made near the game machine.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2001-79255

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

The present invention has been made by paying attention to the problems existing in such a conventional technique, and an object of the present invention is to provide a game machine capable of transmitting useful game information.

A game machine that solves the above problems includes a first counting means that counts a first predetermined number based on the entry of a game ball into a specific entry port in a game area where the game ball can flow down, and a game from the game area. A second counting means that counts a second predetermined number based on the ejection of balls, a storage means that can hold game information, and an initialization that instructs the initialization of the storage means by being operated when the power is turned on. The first counting means includes means, a notifying means for notifying information based on the counting results of the first counting means and the second counting means, and the first counting means enters the specific entry port in a normal state. number spheres are counted, the normal state is not a jackpot gaming, a non-ball entrance easy state, the notification informing means indicates the ball entrance degree to the specific input sphere outlet at the time of normal state The notification means can notify the degree of entry into the specific entry port at the end of the first period when the second predetermined number becomes the first specific number, and then the second predetermined number. Can notify the degree of entry into the specific entry port at the end of the second period when the second specific number is larger than the first specific number for the first time, and the second predetermined number is the second. After the number reaches a specific number, each time the second specific number of game balls are ejected, the degree of entry into the specific entry port at the end of the second period can be notified , and the notification means can notify . a means for informing the ball entrance degree to the specific input spheres port by emitting light, regardless of whether the initialization means when the power is turned is operated, the first in response to the power-on has been performed The gist is that the period is counted.

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

Front view showing a pachinko machine. A block diagram showing the electrical configuration of a pachinko machine. The figure which shows the execution condition and the judgment standard about the judgment of the degree of ball entry in each period. The figure which shows the judgment target about the judgment of the ball entry degree in each period. A flowchart showing a control process related to the degree of ball entry.

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

The game board YB is provided with a first special symbol display device 11 having a plurality of light emitting units. In the first special symbol display device 11, a variable game (symbol variable game, first symbol variable game) in which a plurality of types of special symbols (first special symbol, symbol, first symbol) are varied and displayed is played. In the present embodiment, the variable game played by the first special symbol display device 11 may be simply referred to as a "first variable game".

The game board YB is provided with a second special symbol display device 12 having a plurality of light emitting units. In the second special symbol display device 12, a variable game (symbol variation game, second symbol variation game) in which a plurality of types of special symbols (second special symbol, symbol, second symbol) are varied and displayed is played. In the present embodiment, the variable game played by the second special symbol display device 12 may be simply referred to as a "second variable game". The first variable game and the second variable game are configured not to be executed at the same time.

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

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

When the variable game starts, the effect display device 16 displays the decorative symbols in each row in a variable manner along a predetermined variable direction (vertical scroll direction). Further, in the effect display device 16, before the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed, the reach symbols may be combined to form a reach state. As a combination of reach symbols, among the plurality of rows in the effect display device 16, the decorative symbols of the specific row (left column and right column in the present embodiment) are stopped and displayed as the same type, and the rows other than the specific row (this embodiment). In the form, the combination of symbols in which the decorative symbols in the middle row) are displayed in a variable manner is specified.

On the effect display device 16, the symbol combination according to the display results of the special symbol display devices 11 and 12 is stopped and displayed. More specifically, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display devices 11 and 12, the jackpot symbol combination is also stopped and displayed on the effect display device 16. When the out-of-order symbols are stopped and displayed on the special symbol display devices 11 and 12, the out-of-order symbol combination is also stopped and displayed on the effect display device 16. In the present embodiment, the jackpot symbol combination (big hit display result) is mainly a symbol combination in which the decorative symbols in all rows are of the same type, and the missed symbol combination (missing display result) is all rows. Design combinations that do not have the same type of decorative design are specified.

Further, the effect display device 16 is composed of a display area larger than that of the special symbol display devices 11 and 12, and the decorative symbol is displayed much larger than the special symbol. Therefore, the player can recognize the big hit or the miss from the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the effect display device 16.

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

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

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

The game board YB is provided with a large winning device 23 having a large winning opening 23a into which a game ball can enter. The large winning opening device 23 is provided with a large winning opening door 23b that opens and closes the large winning opening 23a by operating the large winning opening solenoid SOL1 (see FIG. 2). The large winning opening door 23b has a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter the large winning opening 23a (entry is restricted) and an open state in which the game ball can enter (allowed entry). Works on. When the predetermined opening condition is satisfied, the large winning door 23b operates in the opened state in a predetermined opening mode.

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

When the big hit game is given, the big winning opening door 23b is opened and the big winning opening 23a is operated in the open state according to the type of the given big hit game, and the entry of the game ball is permitted by the operation. Door. Therefore, the player can have a chance to win a large number of prize balls. In the present embodiment, the jackpot game is in an advantageous state for the player because a chance to win a large number of prize balls can be obtained. Then, this jackpot game is given when the jackpot is determined by an internal lottery and the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed in the variable game (the jackpot condition is satisfied).

A first hold display device 13 is arranged on the game board YB. The first hold display device 13 indicates the number of first variable games whose execution is held. Specifically, in the first hold display device 13, while the start condition of the first variable game is satisfied by the game ball entering the first start winning opening 21a, the execution condition of the first variable game is still present. The number of first variable games whose execution (start) is suspended because they have not been established, that is, the so-called first start pending storage number (hereinafter, first reserved storage number) is shown. The first reserved memory number is added by "1" when the game ball wins the first starting winning opening 21a, while is subtracted by "1" by the start of the first variable game. Therefore, when the game ball wins the first start winning opening 21a during the variable game, the first reserved memory number is further added and up to a predetermined upper limit number (first upper limit number, "4" in the present embodiment). Accumulate.

A second hold display device 14 is provided on the game board YB. The second hold display device 14 indicates the number of second variable games whose execution is held. Specifically, in the second hold display device 14, while the start condition of the second variable game is satisfied by the game ball entering the second start winning opening 22a, the execution condition of the second variable game is still present. The number of second variable games whose execution (start) is suspended because they have not been established, that is, the so-called second start pending storage number (hereinafter, the second reserved storage number) is shown. The second reserved memory number is added by "1" when the game ball wins the second starting winning opening 22a, while is subtracted by "1" by the start of the second variable game. Therefore, when the game ball wins the second start winning opening 22a during the variable game, the second reserved memory number is further added and up to a predetermined upper limit number (second upper limit number, "4" in the present embodiment). Accumulate.

A normal symbol display device 15 is arranged on the game board YB. In this ordinary symbol display device 15, a normal symbol variation game (hereinafter, "general diagram") using a normal symbol that derives one ordinary symbol by varying a plurality of types of ordinary symbols (hereinafter, may be referred to as "general diagram"). Sometimes referred to as "game") is performed.

The player can recognize the normal hit or the normal loss from the normal figure (display result derived in the normal figure game) finally displayed in the normal figure game. When the normal figure stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display device 15 is a normal hit symbol, the normal hit can be recognized. When the normal hit symbol is stopped and displayed, the player is given the normal hit game. Further, when the normal symbol stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display device 15 is a normal symbol, the normal symbol can be recognized from the normal symbol.

An actuating gate 25 is provided on the game board YB. The operating gate 25 is provided with a gate sensor SE4 (see FIG. 2) that detects a game ball that has entered (passed). When the game ball that has passed through the operating gate 25 is detected by the gate sensor SE4, the start condition of the normal drawing game can be given. The normal drawing game is performed in order to derive the lottery result of whether or not the opening / closing member 22b of the second start winning device 22 is opened (whether the game ball can be entered into the second starting winning opening 22a). It is something that is said. When the lottery result of the normal drawing game becomes a normal hit and the game per normal drawing is given, the opening / closing member 22b is opened, the second starting winning opening 22a is opened, and the game ball can be entered. That is, when the game per normal figure is given, the opening / closing member 22b makes it easier for the game ball to enter the second start winning opening 22a, and the player can use the start condition of the variable game (second variable game). You can get a chance to easily win the prize ball.

The game board YB is provided with a general winning device 26 having a general winning opening 26a into which a game ball can be entered. The general winning device 26 is provided with a general winning sensor SE5 (see FIG. 2) that detects a game ball that has entered the general winning opening 26a. When the game ball entered into the general prize opening 26a is detected by the general prize sensor SE5, a predetermined number of prize balls to be paid out are given.

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

Further, the present embodiment has a function of probability variation (hereinafter referred to as “probability variation”). The probability change function is a function that can give a probability change state (probability fluctuation state) that changes the lottery probability of the big hit lottery from a low probability to a high probability after the end of the big hit game. In the present embodiment, the probability change state is given until a predetermined probability change end condition is satisfied. The probability change state can be an advantageous gaming state for the player because the lottery probability of the big hit lottery fluctuates with a high probability and the big hit is likely to occur.

Further, in the present embodiment, the ball entry easy function is provided. The easy-to-enter function is a function that can give a player an advantageous easy-to-enter state (shortening state, improved ball entry rate) after the end of the big hit game. In the easy-to-enter state, the fluctuation time of the normal-figure game for deriving the lottery result of the lottery per normal figure is shortened as compared with the case where the easy-to-enter state is not given (non-easy-to-enter state). Further, in the easy-to-enter state, the probability of winning the normal winning lottery is higher than that in the non-easy-to-enter state. Further, in the easy-to-enter state, when the lottery per drawing is won, the opening time of the opening / closing member 22b based on winning one lottery per drawing is longer than in the easy-to-enter state. .. In addition, the fluctuation time of the variable game may be shortened during the easy entry state as compared with the non-easy entry state, and in particular, the fluctuation time of the variable game in which the off-line display result is stopped and displayed is shortened. In many cases.

In the present embodiment, the ball entry easy state is given until a predetermined ball entry easy end condition is satisfied. The easy-to-enter state can be an advantageous gaming state for the player in which the opening / closing member 22b operates advantageously for the player and the entry into the second starting winning opening 22a per unit time becomes easier than usual. It should be noted that the easy entry state can be given even during the probability change state.

In the present embodiment, the first start winning opening 21a is arranged below the effect display device 16, and it is better to roll the first flow path X on the left side of the game board YB on the right side of the game board YB. It becomes easier for the game ball to enter than the second flow path Y of the above. Therefore, in a non-ball entry easy state in which it is difficult for the game ball to enter the second start winning opening 22a, the first flow path X is rolled so that the game ball can enter the first starting winning opening 21a. Tends to fire game balls. On the other hand, on the right side of the effect display device 16, an operating gate 25, a second starting winning opening 22a, and a large winning opening 23a are arranged in this order from above, and the second flow path Y is rolled. This makes it easier for the game ball to enter than rolling the first flow path X. Therefore, in order to allow the game ball to enter the second start winning opening 22a in the easy-to-enter state in which the game ball easily enters the second starting winning opening 22a, in the big hit game, the game ball is inserted into the big winning opening 23a. There is a tendency to launch a game ball so as to roll the second flow path Y in order to allow the ball to enter.

Further, in the present embodiment, the game board YB is provided with a notification lamp LA2 as a notification means having a plurality of light emitting units. The notification lamp LA2 is a lamp for notifying whether the degree of entry of the game ball into the first starting winning opening 21a is "normal", "good", or "excellent". In the case of "normal", the lamp indicating "normal" is turned on, and the lamp indicating "good" or "best condition" is turned off. When it is "good", the lamp indicating "good" is turned on, and the lamp indicating "normal" or "best condition" is turned off. In the case of "best condition", the lamp indicating "best condition" is turned on, and the lamp indicating "normal" or "good" is turned off. Further, the notification lamp LA2 may notify an "abnormality (error)" according to the degree of entry of the game ball into the first start winning opening 21a. In the case of "abnormal", all the lamps indicating "normal", "good" and "best condition" blink. In the present embodiment, the degree of entry of the game ball into the first start winning opening 21a is the number of the game balls discharged through the discharge passage and the entry of the game ball into the first start winning opening 21a. It will be judged based on the number.

Next, the jackpot game in this embodiment will be described.
The jackpot game is started after the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed in the variable game and the game ends. When the jackpot game starts, the opening time starts. At this opening time, an opening effect indicating the start of the jackpot game is first performed. When the opening time ends, a round game in which the large winning opening 23a is opened is performed a plurality of times up to a predetermined number of predetermined rounds. One round game is continued until the maximum number of game balls to be entered wins the large winning opening 23a or until the specified time elapses. In the round game, a round effect is performed. When all round games are completed, the ending time is set. At this ending time, an ending effect indicating the end of the jackpot game is performed. Also, when the ending time ends, the jackpot game ends.

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

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

In a variable game, there is a 70% probability that a probability change state will be granted after the end of the jackpot game until the next jackpot game is granted (hereinafter referred to as "until the next time") so as to correspond to the type of jackpot. There is a% chance that the probability change state will not be given after the jackpot game ends. In addition, when the probability change state is given, after the end of the big hit game, the easy entry state is given until the next time, and when the probability change state is not given, after the end of the big hit game, "100 times" is the upper limit. A state of easy entry is given.

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

An effect control board 31 is mounted on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine. The effect control board 31 as the effect control means is a process related to determining a display mode (display image of a design, background, characters, etc.) of the effect display device 16 based on a control signal (control command) output by the main control board 30. Etc. are executed to control the display contents according to the processing result. Further, the effect control board 31 controls the light emitting mode of the decorative lamp LA1, the light emitting mode of the notification lamp LA2, and the sound output mode of the speaker SP based on the control signal output by the main control board 30.

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

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

Further, the main control ROM 30b stores a main control program for executing various processes related to the pachinko gaming machine. Further, a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns are stored in the main control ROM 30b. The fluctuation pattern is a pattern that is the base of the game effect (display effect, etc.) from the start of the change of the symbol (special symbol) (the start of the variable game) to the stop display of the symbol (the end of the variable game). Is shown. That is, as for the fluctuation pattern, at least, it is possible to specify the fluctuation time (effect time) from the start of fluctuation of the special symbol to the fixed stop display of the special symbol. In the variation pattern in the present embodiment, it is possible to specify the effect content (presence / absence of big hit, presence / absence of reach effect, etc.) of the variation game from the start of variation of the special symbol to the confirmation stop display of the special symbol. it can.

The fluctuation pattern includes a jackpot fluctuation pattern that specifies a jackpot effect. For the variation pattern, specify the out-of-reach variation pattern that finally identifies the out-of-reach effect after the special effect (for example, the reach effect) is performed, and the out-of-range effect that does not form the reach. There is an out-of-order fluctuation pattern.

The jackpot variation effect is an effect that is developed so as to finally display the jackpot symbol combination as a final stop display after the reach effect. The out-of-reach variation effect is an effect that is developed so as to finally stop and display the out-of-order symbol combination after the reach effect. The out-of-order variation effect is an effect that is developed so as to finally display the out-of-order symbol combination as a fixed stop without going through the reach effect. The reach effect is an effect performed from the formation of the reach symbol combination to the derivation of the jackpot symbol combination or the out-of-order symbol combination in the decorative symbol variation game by the decorative symbol of the effect display device 16. is there.

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

Various information (random value, timer value, flag, etc.) that is appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine is stored in the main control RAM 30c. For example, the main control RAM 30c stores a main probability change flag indicating whether or not a probability change state is given. Further, the main control RAM 30c stores a main operation flag indicating whether or not a ball entry easy state is given.

In the main control board 30, various random numbers used as a hit determination random number, a special symbol distribution random number, a reach effect determination random number, and a variation pattern distribution random number are generated. The hit determination random number is a random number used for the big hit lottery. The reach determination random number is a random number used for the reach lottery. The special symbol distribution random number is a random number used when determining a special symbol (type of jackpot). The random number for distribution of the fluctuation pattern is a random number used when determining the fluctuation pattern. The possible values of the random numbers for the fluctuation pattern distribution are different for each classification of the out-of-order fluctuation pattern, the out-of-reach fluctuation pattern, and the jackpot fluctuation pattern. The random numbers used as various random numbers may be hardware random numbers or software random numbers.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Further, when the determination result of the first hold determination is negative (when the ball does not enter the first start winning opening 21a), the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the game ball has entered the second starting winning opening 22a. The second hold determination for determining whether or not is executed. That is, whether or not the main control CPU 30a has input a detection signal output in the second hold determination triggered by the detection of the game ball entered into the second start winning opening 22a by the second start sensor SE2. judge.

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

Next, the special symbol start processing will be described. The main control CPU 30a is configured to execute the special symbol start processing at predetermined intervals.
When the jackpot game or the variable game is not being executed, the main control CPU 30a specifies the second reserved storage number and determines whether or not the second reserved storage number is larger than "0". When the second reserved storage number is "0", the main control CPU 30a specifies the first reserved storage number and determines whether or not the first reserved storage number is larger than "0". Then, when the first reserved storage number is "0", the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

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

Next, the main control CPU 30a is a random number value related to the first variable game (for hit determination) that is executed earliest according to the acquisition order among the random number values related to the first variable game (used for the first variable game). Random numbers, random numbers for variable pattern distribution, and random numbers for special symbol distribution) are acquired. Specifically, among the random numbers related to the first variable game and not yet used for executing the first variable game, the earliest acquired random value is acquired. The main control CPU 30a subtracts 1 from the specified first hold storage number, and changes the display content of the first hold display device 13 so as to represent the first hold storage number. The main control CPU 30a outputs a hold designation command indicating the number of first hold storages after the update.

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

The main control CPU 30a, which has determined the variation pattern and the final stop symbol, outputs a predetermined control command to the effect control board 31 (effect control CPU 31a) at a predetermined timing, and various processes related to the first variation game (first). 2 In the case of a variable game, various processes related to the second variable game) are executed.

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

After that, in a process different from the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 30a displays the determined final stop symbol based on the effect time (variation time) defined in the designated variation pattern. 1 Controls the display content of the special symbol display device 11 (the second special symbol display device 12 in the case of the second variable game). Further, the main control CPU 30a instructs to stop the fluctuation of the decorative symbol based on the effect time defined in the designated variation pattern, and outputs a stop command for all symbols to stop and display the symbol combination.

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

When the determination result of the reach determination is affirmative (when performing the reach effect), the main control CPU 30a determines the out-of-order symbol as the final stop symbol to be fixedly stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 11. Next, the main control CPU 30a determines a fluctuation pattern from the outlier reach fluctuation patterns based on the acquired value of the fluctuation pattern distribution random number.

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

On the other hand, when the determination result of the reach determination is negative (when the reach effect is not performed), the main control CPU 30a determines the out-of-order symbol as the final stop symbol to be fixedly stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 11. Next, the main control CPU 30a determines a fluctuation pattern from the outlier fluctuation patterns based on the acquired value of the fluctuation pattern distribution random number.

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

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

Next, the main control CPU 30a is a random number value related to the second variable game (for hit determination) that is executed earliest according to the acquisition order among the random number values related to the second variable game (used for the second variable game). Random numbers, random numbers for variable pattern distribution, and random numbers for special symbol distribution) are acquired. Specifically, the earliest acquired random number value among the random number values related to the second variable game and not yet used for executing the second variable game is acquired. Further, the main control CPU 30a subtracts 1 from the specified second hold storage number, and changes the display content of the second hold display device 14 so as to represent the second hold storage number. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a hold designation command indicating the number of second hold storages after the update. Hereinafter, the process related to the second variable game is executed based on the acquired random numbers, but since it is the same as the process in the first variable game, detailed description thereof will be omitted. Further, by executing such a special symbol start process, when both the first variable game and the second variable game are put on hold, the main control CPU 30a gives priority to the second variable game. Execute.

Then, when the jackpot is determined, the main control CPU 30a starts controlling the jackpot game of the type specified based on the final stop symbol after the end of the fluctuation game based on the determined fluctuation pattern, and the effect control board 31 (effect). A predetermined control command is output to the control CPU 31a) at a predetermined timing.

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

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

When the specified number of round games is completed, the main control CPU 30a sets the ending time. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs an ending command instructing that the ending time has started to the effect control board 31. Then, when the ending time elapses, the main control CPU 30a ends the jackpot game.

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

Further, when the big hit game is ended, the main control CPU 30a sets the main operation flag to the easy entry state when the easy entry state is given based on the determined type of big hit (type of special symbol). Set a value indicating that is assigned. Further, when the main control CPU 30a is given an easy-to-enter state with a predetermined number of times (100 times in the present embodiment) as the upper limit, the value indicating the number of times is used as the number of operations of the main control RAM 30c. Set to a predetermined storage area. Further, the main control CPU 30a subtracts "1" from the number of operations for each variable game (at the end of the variable game), and when the value becomes "0", clears the operation flag and issues an operation end command to the effect control board 31. Output to. This operation end command is a command indicating that the easy entry state has ended. Further, the main control CPU 30a sets the data indicating that the easy entry state is given to the main control RAM 30c until the next big hit game occurs. The main control CPU 30a temporarily resets the value of the main operation flag when the big hit game is given.

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

For example, when the effect control CPU 31a inputs the variation pattern designation command and the special symbol designation command, the fixed stop display is performed based on the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command and the final stop symbol specified by the special symbol designation command. Determine the design combination according to the decorative design to be made.

That is, when the final stop symbol designated by the special symbol designation command is the jackpot symbol, the effect control CPU 31a determines the jackpot symbol combination. Further, the effect control CPU 31a determines the symbol combination of the missed reach when the designated final stop symbol is the missed symbol and the missed reach variation pattern is designated. Further, the effect control CPU 31a determines the combination of the missing symbols when the designated final stop symbol is the missing symbol and the missing variation pattern is specified.

Then, when the effect control CPU 31a inputs the variation pattern designation command, the sub-variation pattern is determined based on the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command, and the decorative symbol variation game is executed based on the sub-variation pattern. The effect display device 16 is controlled so as to cause the effect. Further, the effect control CPU 31a controls the decorative lamp LA1 and the speaker SP so as to execute the effect associated with the variation game (decorative pattern variation game) based on the determined sub-variation pattern. After that, when the effect control CPU 31a inputs the command to stop all symbols, the effect associated with the variable game is terminated and the determined symbol combination is displayed.

Further, when the jackpot symbol is designated as the final stop symbol, the effect control CPU 31a assigns the probability variation state to the sub-probability change flag when the probability variation state is assigned based on the jackpot symbol after the end of the jackpot game. Set a value that indicates that it is present. On the other hand, the effect control CPU 31a sets a value indicating that the sub-probability change flag is not given the probability change state when the probability change state is not given.

Further, when the big hit symbol is designated as the final stop symbol, the effect control CPU 31a sets the auxiliary operation flag to the easy entry state when the easy entry state is given based on the big hit symbol after the end of the big hit game. Set a value indicating that is assigned. Further, when the operation end command is input, the effect control CPU 31a sets a value corresponding to the command in the effect control RAM 31c, and sets a value indicating that the sub-operation flag is not given the easy entry state. ..

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

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

In the first period, when the number of discharged game balls reaches 100, the condition for making a judgment (first execution condition) is satisfied, and the game ball entered into the first starting winning opening 21a is entered. By comparing the number of balls and the determination criteria, the degree of entry of the game ball into the first starting winning opening 21a is determined. Specifically, when the number of balls entered is "0" to "5", the number of balls entered is "normal", and when the number of balls entered is "6" or "7", the number of balls entered is "good". When it is "8" to "11", it is determined to be "in excellent condition". Further, when the number of balls entered is "12" or more, it is determined as "abnormal".

On the other hand, in the second period, the condition for making a determination (second execution condition) is satisfied every time the number of ejected game balls reaches 1000 without counting the number of ejected balls in the first period. By comparing the number of game balls that have entered the 1-start winning opening 21a with the determination criteria, the degree of entry of the game balls into the 1st starting winning opening 21a is determined. Specifically, when the number of balls entered is "0" to "54", the number of balls entered is "normal", and when the number of balls entered is "55" or "75", the number of balls entered is "good". When it is "76" to "119", it is determined to be "excellent" respectively. Further, when the number of balls entered is "120" or more, it is determined as "abnormal".

As shown in FIG. 4, the first period occurs when the power is turned on while the RAM clear switch 17 is being operated at the timing indicated by reference numeral T0, and then the game ball is ejected at the timing indicated by reference numeral T1. When the number of balls reaches 100, the degree of entry of the game balls into the first starting winning opening 21a is determined, and the second period is defined.

Further, when the number of ejected balls in the first period is smaller than that in the second period, the degree of entry of the game ball into the first starting winning opening 21a is determined. That is, the determination frequency and the notification frequency (notification update frequency) are different between the first period and the second period, and it is stipulated that the frequency of the first period is higher than that of the second period. Specifically, the period from the timing indicated by the reference numeral T0 to the timing indicated by the reference numeral T1 is the period from the timing indicated by the reference numeral T1 to the timing indicated by the reference numeral T2, and the period from the timing indicated by the reference numeral T2 to the timing indicated by the reference numeral T3. It will be shorter than the period.

In this way, in the first period immediately after the game hall opens, such as when the power is turned on while the RAM clear switch 17 is being operated, the game ball to the first start winning opening 21a is more than in the second period. The degree of entry of the ball is frequently determined and notified. On the other hand, since the number of ejected balls to be determined is larger in the second period than in the first period, it is possible to improve the accuracy of determining the degree of entry of the game ball into the first starting winning opening 21a.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In step S11, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not it is the first period based on the value set in the period flag assigned to the effect control RAM 31c. If it is determined that it is the first period, the effect control CPU 31a shifts to step S12. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not the first period, that is, if it is determined that there is a second period, the effect control CPU 31a shifts to step S16.

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

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

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

In this way, the effect control CPU 31a determines the degree of entry of the game ball into the first starting winning opening 21a according to the determination criteria of a plurality of stages when the number of ejected pieces reaches the specified number. .. In particular, the effect control CPU 31a does not determine the degree of entry of the game ball into the first start winning opening 21a in the easy entry state or the big hit game, and enters the first start winning opening 21a in the non-entry easy state. Determine the degree of entry of the game ball. In the present embodiment, the non-ball entry easy state corresponds to the normal state, and the ball entry easy state and the jackpot game correspond to the specific state.

In step S18, the effect control CPU 31a reads out the information indicating the determination result set in the predetermined area of the effect control RAM 31c, and determines whether or not it is a normal determination result. The normal determination result is a determination result that is not determined to be "abnormal". When it is determined that the result is normal, the effect control CPU 31a controls the notification lamp LA2 so as to update the notification content of the determination result (step S20). As a result, when the judgment result is normal, the notification lamp LA2 notifies the judgment result such that the degree of entry of the game ball into the first start winning opening 21a is "normal", "good", or "best condition". The Rukoto.

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

On the other hand, when it is not determined that the number of times determined to be "abnormal" has reached the specified number of times, the effect control CPU 31a ends the ball entry degree-related control process without executing step S20.

In this way, the effect control CPU 31a can determine that the degree of entry of the game ball into the first start winning opening 21a is abnormal according to the error determination criterion. Then, when the number of times that the effect control CPU 31a is determined to be "abnormal" has not reached the specified number of times, the notification lamp LA2 continuously notifies the notification content of the previous determination result. When the number of times determined to be "abnormal" reaches the specified number of times, the notification lamp LA2 will notify the user to indicate "abnormality".

(1) A game to the first start winning opening 21a based on the number of game balls entered into the first starting winning opening 21a in the game area YR and the number of gaming balls discharged from the game area YR. The degree of entry of the ball is determined and notified. Therefore, the degree of entry of the game ball into the first start winning opening 21a can be specified by the player, and the degree of entry of the game ball into the first start winning opening 21a can be made conscious. It is possible to notify useful game information and improve the interest in the game.

(2) Further, since the notification frequency is defined to be different between the first period and the second period, the notification frequency is not uniform, and the notification frequency can be varied according to each period. ..
(3) In particular, the second period is the period after the end of the first period, the first period has a higher notification frequency than the second period, and the degree of entry of the game ball into the first starting winning opening 21a. Can be notified frequently.

(4) On the other hand, in the second period, the number of judgment targets for one judgment is larger than in the first period, and the accuracy of judging the degree of entry of the game ball into the first starting winning opening 21a can be improved. ..

(5) The degree of entry of the game ball into the first start winning opening 21a is determined according to a plurality of stages of determination criteria such as "normal", "good", and "best condition". Therefore, the degree of entry of the game ball into the first start winning opening 21a can be determined step by step, the determination results can be varied, and the interest in the game can be improved.

(6) It is possible to determine that the degree of entry of the game ball into the first starting winning opening 21a is abnormal according to the error determination criteria, and if the number of times determined to be abnormal has not reached the specified number of times, While the notification of the degree of entry of the game ball into the first start winning opening 21a is continued, when the specified number of times is reached, an abnormality is notified. Therefore, it is possible to notify that the degree of entry of the game ball into the first start winning opening 21a is abnormal according to the number of times it is determined to be abnormal.

(7) The degree of entry of the game ball into the first starting winning opening 21a is not determined in the easy entry state or the big hit game (special state), which is more advantageous for the player than the easy entry state (normal state). , The degree of entry of the game ball into the first starting winning opening 21a is determined in the non-entry easy state. Therefore, it is possible to notify the degree of entry of the game ball into the first starting winning opening 21a based on the non-entry easy state which is not advantageous for the player.

(8) When the number of discharged balls reaches the specified number, the degree of entry of the game ball into the first starting winning opening 21a is determined. Therefore, it is possible to determine the degree of entry of the game ball into the first start winning opening 21a, triggered by the number of the game balls actually launched by the player discharged from the game area YR.

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

-In the above embodiment, the degree of entry of the game ball into the first starting winning opening 21a is determined and notified when the number of ejected balls reaches the specified number, but the present invention is not limited to this, for example, the power supply. The degree of entry of the game ball into the first start winning opening 21a may be determined and notified when the elapsed time from the insertion of the ball reaches the specified time. Since 60 game balls can be fired per minute, a specified time is set. In this way, the effect control CPU 31a may determine the degree of entry of the game ball into the first start winning opening 21a when the predetermined time elapses. Further, for example, a combination of these may be used, and in the first period, the determination and notification are performed when the elapsed time reaches the specified time, and in the second period, the number of discharged pieces reaches the specified number. The determination and notification may be performed with the above as an opportunity. Further, for example, a launch handle sensor for detecting that the launch handle HD is being operated is provided, and after it is detected that the launch handle HD is being operated based on a signal from the launch handle sensor. It may be the elapsed time.

-In the above embodiment, the determination of the degree of entry of the game ball into the first start winning opening 21a and the notification of the determination result are executed with the same event as an opportunity, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, they are different. It may be executed triggered by an event. As a specific example, the determination result may be notified when the determination is performed a predetermined number of times. Further, for example, the determination result may be notified based on the amount of change in the determination result regarding the degree of entry of the game ball into the first start winning opening 21a.

-In the above embodiment, the degree of entry of the game ball into the first start winning opening 21a is determined and notified, but the present invention is not limited to this, for example, the degree of entry of the game ball into the second start winning opening 22a. May be determined and notified. Further, for example, the degree of entry of the game ball into the large winning opening 23a may be determined and notified. Moreover, these combinations may be used.

-In the above embodiment, the number of balls entered and the number of ejected balls are comparison targets, but the comparison is not limited to this, and for example, an out port sensor is provided at the out port 27 and the number of ejected balls discharged from the out port is a comparison target. It may be.

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

-In the above embodiment, when the number of ejected balls reaches 100 after the first period is started and the degree of entry of the game balls into the first starting winning opening 21a is determined once, it is controlled as the second period. However, it is not limited to this. For example, if the number of ejected balls reaches 200 after the first period is started and the degree of entry of the game balls into the first starting winning opening 21a is determined twice, it may be controlled as the second period. The degree of entry of the game ball into the first starting winning opening 21a may be determined three times or more. Further, for example, instead of the number of discharged pieces, the time elapsed from the start of the first period may be controlled as the second period when the specified time is reached.

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

-In the above embodiment, for example, regardless of the number of ejected balls, the first period is set when an abnormality determination result is obtained once or a plurality of times with respect to the degree of entry of the game ball into the first starting winning opening 21a. The second period may be set when the normal determination result is obtained once or a plurality of times.

-In the above embodiment, for example, it may be specified that the frequency of determination and notification of the degree of entry of the game ball into the first starting winning opening 21a is lower in the first period than in the second period. , May be of the same frequency.

-In the above embodiment, the number of balls that correspond to the judgment criteria of a plurality of stages is specified, but the number of balls that correspond to the judgment criteria of one stage of only "normal" or "good" is not limited to this. The number may be specified. Further, for example, the number of balls entered corresponding to the determination criteria is not specified, the ratio itself between the number of ejected balls and the number of balls entered may be calculated, and the calculation result may be compared with the determination criteria of the calculation result. ..

-In the above embodiment, the easy-to-enter state is adopted as a specific state that is more advantageous than the easy-to-enter state, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the probability variation state may be adopted as the specific state.
-In the above embodiment, the degree of entry of the game ball into the first start winning opening 21a is notified in the first period and the second period, and the notification frequencies thereof are different, but the limitation is limited to this. Absent. For example, in either the first period or the second period, the degree of entry of the game ball into the first starting winning opening 21a is notified, but in the other one, the first starting winning opening 21a is notified. It is not necessary to notify the degree of entry of the game ball. As described above, the notification frequency may include not performing notification. As a specific example, the degree of entry of a game ball into the first starting winning opening 21a is determined and notified with the non-easy entry state as the first period, but the easy entry state and When it is a big hit game, the determination and notification may not be performed as the second period. Further, for example, the first period may be an easy ball entry state, and the second period may be a non-ball entry easy state. Further, for example, the first period may be during the jackpot game, the second period may be other than the jackpot game, the first period may be other than the jackpot game, and the second period may be during the jackpot game. In addition, the first period and the second period may be distinguished depending on whether or not the variable game is being executed.

-In the above embodiment, for example, during a big hit game, the degree of entry of a game ball into the big winning opening 23a is determined, while the degree of entry of a game ball into the big winning opening 23a is determined in other than the big hit game. By configuring not to do so, the notification frequency may be different in each period. Further, for example, in the easy-to-enter state, the degree of entry of the game ball into the second start winning opening 22a and the operating gate 25 is determined, while in the easy-to-enter state and during the big hit game, the second start winning is obtained. The notification frequency may be different in each period by configuring so that the degree of entry of the game ball into the mouth 22a or the operating gate 25 is not determined.

-In the above embodiment, the degree of entry into a predetermined entry port is determined and notified, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the degree of payout (number of payouts) and the degree of acquisition (number of acquisitions) are determined and determined. Notification of the result may be given. As a specific example, when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 21a, the second starting winning opening 22a, the big winning opening 23a, and the general winning opening 26a during the big hit game, the specified prize ball The product with the number may be calculated and the number of payouts may be calculated, or the difference between the number of payouts and the number of discharges may be calculated as the actual number of acquisitions. Then, by comparing the number of payouts and the number of acquisitions with the reference, the degree of payment and the degree of acquisition of the game ball may be determined, and the determination result may be notified. Further, the number of payouts and the number of acquisitions during one big hit game may be determined and notified, or the number of payouts and the number of acquisitions during a plurality of big hit games may be determined and notified. In this case, even if the number of payouts and the number of acquisitions themselves are notified, the degree of payment and the degree of acquisition based on the number of payments and the number of acquisitions may be notified. Further, for example, as a target for calculating the number of payouts and the number of acquisitions, a game ball is entered into at least one of the first start winning opening 21a, the second starting winning opening 22a, the large winning opening 23a, and the general winning opening 26a. It may be.

-In the above embodiment, for example, the game ball that has entered the large winning opening 23a may pass through either the special passing area or the general passing area. In addition, when the game ball passes through this special passing area, a probability change state may be given after the end of the big hit game, and the next and subsequent round controls may be continuously performed. In this case, sensors for detecting the passage of the game ball are arranged in the special passage area and the general passage area, and the number of the game balls that have entered the large winning opening 23a and the number of the game balls that have passed through the special passage area The degree to which the game ball passes through the special passing area may be determined based on the number of passing balls. Further, depending on whether the number of game balls that have entered the large winning opening 23a matches the sum of the number of game balls that have passed through the special passage area and the number of game balls that have passed through the general passage area. It may be determined to be abnormal.

-In the above embodiment, the notification lamp LA2 that emits a light emitting unit corresponding to the determination result is used to notify the degree of entry of the game ball into the first starting winning opening 21a, but the present invention is not limited to this, for example. A notification lamp LA2 that emits light from a light emitting unit such as a 7-segment display may be used.

-In the above embodiment, the notification lamp LA2 is used to notify the degree of entry of the game ball into the first starting winning opening 21a, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the decorative lamp LA1 may be used. Further, for example, it may be notified by various devices by an effect display device 16 capable of displaying an effect image, a speaker SP for outputting sound, a displaceable movable effect member, a vibrating vibration member, or the like, and is a combination thereof. You may.

-In the above embodiment, the degree of entry of the game ball into the first start winning opening 21a may be notified by a different device depending on whether the result is a normal determination result or an abnormality determination result.

-In the above embodiment, the device in the pachinko gaming machine notifies the degree of entry of the game ball into the first start winning opening 21a, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the game ball into the first starting winning opening 21a. If a signal indicating the degree of ball entry can be output, it may be notified by various devices other than the pachinko gaming machine. As a specific example, the notification may be performed by a display device connected to the pachinko gaming machine or a data aggregation terminal device connected to a plurality of pachinko gaming machines.

-In the above embodiment, for example, the number of discharges discharged from the game area YR of the game board YB may be replaced with the number of shots fired into the game area YR of the game board YB. In this case, a launch detection sensor is provided at the exit of the launch rail which is the entrance to the game area YR of the game board YB, and based on the signal from the launch detection sensor, the effect control CPU 31a is the game area of the game board YB. Count the number of shots fired at YR.

-In the above embodiment, for example, one type of variable game is executed regardless of whether one of the plurality of variable games is executed preferentially, the order of winning, or the plurality of variable games are executed at the same time. It may be executed.

-In the above embodiment, for example, as the easy-to-enter state, the fluctuation time of the normal map game is shortened, the lottery probability of the lottery per normal map is improved, the total opening time of the opening / closing member 22b is increased, and the variable game with a special symbol It suffices to include at least one of the shortening of the fluctuation time of.

-In the above embodiment, for example, even if a probability variation passing region is provided in the big winning device 23 and the game ball passes through the probability variation passage region, the probability variation state is given after the jackpot game is completed. Good. Further, for example, an upper limit number of times may be set for granting the probabilistic state. Also,
For example, it may be stipulated that the easy entry state is always given after the end of the big hit game. Further, for example, the type of big hit and the type of big hit game can be changed as appropriate.

-In the above embodiment, the second starting winning device 22 and the large winning device 23 are set to an open state that allows the entry of a game ball and a closed state that does not allow the entry of a game ball, but the present invention is not limited to this. Even if the second starting winning opening 22a and the large winning opening 23a are not actually closed, it is sufficient if the game ball can be operated so as not to detect the entry of the game ball without guiding the game ball to the area where the entry is detected. .. Further, for example, it may be in an open state in which the game ball is easy to enter, or in a closed state in which the game ball is difficult to enter.

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

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

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

-In the above embodiment, if the fluctuation time of the fluctuation game is managed by the effect control board 31, it is not necessary to output the symbol stop command.
-In the above embodiment, a so-called one type of pachinko gaming machine is adopted, but the type is not limited to the types of pachinko gaming machines such as two-kind, three-kind, one-kind and two-kind mixers.

Next, the technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(A) The determination means is characterized in that the degree of entry of a game ball into the specific entry port is determined with the passage of a predetermined time as an opportunity.

(B) In the first period, the notification means notifies the degree of entry of the game ball into the specific entry port triggered by the passage of the specified time, while in the second period, the number of ejected balls is discharged. Is characterized in that the degree of entry of the game ball into the specific entry port is notified when the number reaches the specified number.

(C) The first counting means includes a specific ball entry detecting means for detecting a game ball entering the specific ball entry port and a discharge detecting means for detecting a game ball discharged from the game area. When the game ball that has entered the specific entry port is detected by the specific entry detection means, the number of game balls that have entered the specific entry port is counted, and the second The counting means is characterized in that the number of discharged game balls discharged from the game area is counted when the discharge of the game balls from the game area is detected by the discharge ball detecting means.

(D) A specific entry detection means for detecting a game ball that has entered the specific entry port, and a non-specific ball entry detection means that detects a game ball that has entered a non-specific entry port other than the specific entry port in the game area. The first counting means includes a specific ball entry detecting means, and the first counting means hits the specific ball entry port when a game ball that has entered the specific ball entry port is detected by the specific ball entry detection means. The number of entered game balls is counted, and the second counting means detects the game ball that has entered the specific entry port by the specific entry detection means, or the non-specific entry. It is characterized in that the number of ejected game balls ejected from the game area is counted when the ball detecting means detects a game ball that has entered the non-specific entry slot.

(E) A first counting means for counting the first predetermined number based on the entry of the game ball into the entry port in the game area where the game ball can flow down, and a second counting means based on the discharge of the game ball from the game area. A second counting means for counting a predetermined number and a notifying means for notifying information based on the counting results of the first counting means and the second counting means are provided, and the notification of the notifying means is performed in a normal state. The degree of acquisition of the prize ball is shown, and the notification means does not notify the degree of acquisition of the prize ball in the first period, but notifies the degree of acquisition of the prize ball in the second period after the first period. Game machine.

LA2 ... Notification lamp (notification means), SE1 ... 1st start sensor (specific ball entry detection means), SE2 ... 2nd start sensor, SE3 ... Count sensor, SE4 ... Gate sensor, SE5 ... General winning sensor, SE6 ... Discharge ball Sensor (emission detection means), SOL1 ... Grand prize opening solenoid, SOL2 ... Ordinary electric accessory solenoid, YB ... Game board, YR ... Game area, 11 ... 1st special symbol display device, 12 ... 2nd special symbol display device, 16 ... Production display device, 17 ... RAM clear switch, 21 ... 1st start winning device, 21a ... 1st start winning opening (specific ball entry), 22 ... 2nd starting winning device, 22a ... 2nd starting winning opening, 22b ... Opening / closing member, 23 ... Large winning device, 25 ... Acting gate, 26 ... General winning device, 26a ... General winning opening, 27 ... Out port, 30 ... Main control board, 30a ... Main control CPU, 30b ... Main control ROM, 30c ... main control RAM, 31 ... effect control board, 31a ... effect control CPU (first counting means, second counting means, determination means), 31b ... effect control ROM, 31c ... effect control RAM ..

Claims (1)

A first counting means for counting a first predetermined number based on the entry of a game ball into a specific entry port in a game area where the game ball can flow down, and
A second counting means for counting a second predetermined number based on the discharge of the game ball from the game area, and
A storage means that can hold game information,
An initialization means that instructs the initialization of the storage means by being operated when the power is turned on,
The first counting means and the notifying means for notifying information based on the counting result of the second counting means are provided.
In the first counting means, the number of balls entering the specific entry port in the normal state is counted.
The normal state is not a big hit game, but a non-ball entry easy state.
Notification of the notification unit indicates a ball entrance degree to the specific input sphere port in the normal state,
The notification means can notify the degree of entry into the specific entry port at the end of the first period when the second predetermined number becomes the first specific number, and then the second predetermined number is transmitted. It is possible to notify the degree of entry into the specific entry port at the end of the second period when the second specific number is larger than the first specific number for the first time, and the second predetermined number is the second specific number for the first time. After the number is reached, each time the second specific number of game balls are ejected, the degree of entry into the specific entry port at the end of the second period can be notified .
The notification means is a means for notifying the ball entrance degree to the specific input spheres port by emitting light,
A gaming machine in which counting in the first period is performed when the power is turned on, regardless of whether or not the initialization means is operated when the power is turned on.