JP2008200223A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine having a plurality of rotary bodies in a play area, capable of easily varying the rotation periods of the respective rotary bodies. <P>SOLUTION: In a variable winning device 20 including the plurality of rotary bodies 90A-90C, a game ball guided to the first rotary body 90B via a pathway member 91B is guided to the second rotary body 90A according to the rotation of the first rotary body 90B if the game ball successfully falls into an advantageous region 190b of the first rotary body 90B. Then, if the timing is fit, the game ball is attracted to an advantageous region (a magnet) 93 of the second rotary body 90A and guided toward a specific winning hole 66. A game control means outputs exciting pulses to a second rotary body driving motor 79A by using an exciting pattern A composed of 8 steps to rotate/drive the second rotary body 90A, and outputs exciting pulses to a first rotary body driving motor 79B by using an exciting pattern B composed of 11 steps to rotate/drive the first rotary body 90B. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention can play a predetermined game using a game ball, and can be controlled to either an open state in which the game ball can be won or a closed state in which the game ball cannot be won. A specific game state that is advantageous to the player when a game ball is won in a specific area provided in the variable game ball device, provided with a variable game ball device that is controlled to a start operation state that is opened when the condition is satisfied The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine that shifts to

  As a gaming machine, a game ball, which is a game medium, is launched into a game area by a launching device, and when a game ball wins a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a predetermined number of game balls are prizes (prize balls) ) Is paid to the player. Furthermore, as a display result of the variable display of the special symbol (identification information) started in the variable display unit based on the winning of the game ball at the start winning opening, a predetermined specific display mode (specific display result) is provided. There is a gaming machine that shifts to a big hit gaming state when it is derived and displayed. Note that the derivation display is to stop and display a symbol (excluding stop before so-called re-variation). When a big hit occurs, for example, the big winning opening (one of the winning areas) is opened a predetermined number of times (for example, 16 times), and the game shifts to a big hit gaming state where the hit ball is easy to win. And in each open period, if there is a prize for a predetermined number (for example, 10) of the big prize opening, the big prize opening is closed. Hereinafter, the opening period of each special winning opening is referred to as a round.

  In addition, the gaming machine includes a variable winning ball device that performs an operation from a closed state in which a gaming ball cannot be won to an open state in which a gaming ball can be won when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and is provided in the variable winning ball device. There is a gaming machine configured to shift a gaming state to a specific gaming state based on a game ball entering (also referred to as a “V winning area”) into a special area (also referred to as a “V winning area”). . In the specific gaming state, generally, the accessory having a movable member is controlled to be opened a predetermined number of times (for example, 16 times), and after the game ball enters the accessory and passes through the route member provided in the accessory. When entering the winning area, a prize ball is paid out. When the predetermined end condition is satisfied, the movable member is closed.

  Some gaming machines as described above are configured to arrange a plurality of rotating bodies in the gaming area and distribute gaming balls. For example, in Patent Document 1, a plurality of rotating bodies are arranged in a game area, and at least one of the rotating periods of the plurality of rotating bodies is driven in a state in which it is shifted with respect to other rotating periods. It is described that it comprises. Further, Patent Document 1 discloses a hitting ball receiving pocket (advantageous portion) that receives a game ball and sends it to the next rotating body on the outer peripheral portion of each rotating body, and a loose ball receiving that discharges the gaming ball at a predetermined rotational position. It is described that a pocket (disadvantageous part) is provided. Further, for example, in Patent Document 2, when a stepping motor is driven to perform a prize ball payout process, by changing the excitation time of the stepping motor, the number of revolutions of the stepping motor is changed, and the prize ball payout speed is changed. Is configured to be changed.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 07-275454 (paragraphs 0013, 0020-0021, FIG. 1-3) Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2005-152612 (paragraphs 0030-0032, FIGS. 7-8)

  When a plurality of rotating bodies are arranged in the game area to distribute the game balls, and when an advantageous site and an unfavorable site are provided on the outer periphery of each rotating body, the rotation cycle of each rotating body is the same When the game balls are sent from one rotating body to the next rotating body, the gaming balls are always placed on the advantageous parts of the next rotating body. May occur, or conversely, a situation may occur in which the game ball is always sent to the disadvantaged part of the next rotating body. Therefore, in order to prevent a situation in which a game ball is always sent to an advantageous part of the next rotating body and a situation in which a game ball is always sent to an unfavorable part of the next rotating body, the rotation pattern of each rotating body It is desirable to make them different from each other.

  In order to make the rotation periods of the respective rotating bodies arranged in the game area different from each other, for example, it is conceivable to make a gaming machine by changing the gear ratio of each rotating body in advance. However, there is a problem that it is difficult to change the rotation period of each rotating body after the game machine is manufactured.

  Moreover, if the structure described in patent document 1 or patent document 2 is used, the rotation period of each rotary body is made different by changing the excitation time of each step of the stepping motor for rotating each rotary body. Can be. For example, in general, the minimum unit of the excitation time of each step of the stepping motor (the time interval for outputting the excitation pulse to the stepping motor) is 4 msec. In this case, for example, for a certain rotating body (referred to as rotating body A), the excitation time for each step is 4 msec, one rotation is performed in 8 steps, the motor speed is 120, and the gear ratio is 1. The rotation period of one rotation of the rotating body A is (number of steps) × (number of rotations) × (excitation time for one step) × (gear ratio) = 8 × 120 × 4 msec × 1 = 3840 msec. If the structure described in Patent Document 1 or Patent Document 2 is used, for example, for another rotating body (referred to as rotating body B) in the same gaming machine, for example, the excitation time is 8 msec, which is twice 4 msec, and the stepping motor is set every 8 msec. By outputting an excitation pulse to Rotation body A, the rotation periods of rotator A and rotator B can be made different. For example, assuming that the excitation time for each step is 8 msec, one rotation is performed in 8 steps, the motor rotation speed is 120, and the gear ratio is 1, the rotation period of one rotation of the rotating body B is (number of steps) × (Number of rotations) × (Excitation time for one step) × (Gear ratio) = 8 × 120 × 8 msec × 1 = 7680 msec. Therefore, the rotation periods of the rotating body A and the rotating body B can be made different so that the rotation period of one rotation of the rotating body B is twice the rotation period of one rotation of the rotating body A.

  However, the excitation time can only be changed to be an integral multiple of the minimum unit of excitation time (for example, 4 msec) uniformly at each step, and the rotation period of each rotating body is an integral multiple of each other. In some cases, a situation where the game ball is always sent to the advantageous part of the next rotating body or a situation where the game ball is always sent to the disadvantageous part of the next rotating body occurs. There is a risk that. For example, as described above, when the excitation time of one rotating body (rotating body A) is 4 msec and the excitation time of the other rotating body (rotating body B) is 8 msec, the rotating body A is A situation occurs in which the cycle of two rotations and the cycle of one rotation of the rotating body B are exactly the same, and each time the rotating body A rotates twice (every time the rotating body B rotates one time), the rotation occurs. The advantageous part of the body A and the advantageous part of the rotating body B are opposed to each other, the advantageous part of the rotating body A and the advantageous part of the rotating body B are not opposed to each other because the timing is not matched. A situation occurs in which a game ball is always sent to an advantageous part of the next rotating body, or a situation in which a game ball is always sent to an unfavorable part of the next rotating body.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to make it possible to easily change the rotation pattern of each rotating body in a gaming machine in which a plurality of rotating bodies are provided in a game area.

  The gaming machine according to the present invention can perform a predetermined game using a game ball, and can be controlled to either an open state in which the game ball can be won or a closed state in which the game ball cannot be won. There is a variable winning ball device (for example, variable winning ball device 20) that is controlled to a starting operation state that becomes an open state in response to establishment of the starting condition, and a specific area (for example, provided in the variable winning ball device, for example) A gaming machine that shifts to a specific gaming state (for example, a big hit gaming state) that is advantageous to the player when a gaming ball wins a specific winning slot 66), and a first rotating body (for example, a variable winning ball device) , The first rotating body 90B) and the second rotating body (for example, the second rotating body 90A) are arranged, and the first rotating body is advantageous in that it can guide the game ball to a path advantageous to the player. Part (for example, an advantageous part that is a hollow part) 90b) is provided, and the second rotating body is provided with an advantageous portion (for example, an advantageous portion that is a magnet 93) capable of guiding the game ball in a path advantageous for the player, The game ball that has passed through the advantageous portion is guided to the second rotating body, and the gaming ball is guided to the specific area through the advantageous portion of the second rotating body (for example, from the path member 91B as shown in FIG. 17). When the game ball fits in the advantageous part 190b of the first rotating body 90B successfully, it is guided toward the second rotating body 90A according to the rotation of the first rotating body 90B, and the game is applied to the advantageous part (magnet 93) of the second rotating body 90A. A first stepping motor (for example, a first rotating body drive) that rotates the first rotating body by a predetermined angle according to an input of an excitation pulse that is a pulsed excitation current. Motor 79B) and the second rotation A second stepping motor (for example, the second rotating body drive motor 79A) that rotates the body by a predetermined angle according to an input of an excitation pulse that is a pulsed excitation current, and a first stepping according to a predetermined excitation pattern Motor control means for driving and controlling the first stepping motor and the second stepping motor by outputting excitation pulses to the motor and the second stepping motor (for example, steps S4202 to S4207 in the game control microcomputer 560). , S4212 to S4221), and the motor control means outputs the same excitation pulse over a plurality of steps continuously in the control of at least one of the first stepping motor or the second stepping motor, Provided on the first rotating body Rotation period adjusting means (for example, for game control) for controlling the rotation period of the advantage part and the rotation period of the advantageous part provided in the second rotating body so as not to be an integral multiple of one of the rotation periods. 55 includes a step of executing steps S4205 to S4207 and S4217 to S4221 using the excitation pattern B shown in FIG. 55B in the microcomputer 560.

  In the gaming machine, at least one of the first rotating body and the second rotating body is provided with a plurality of advantageous portions on the outer peripheral portion, and the respective advantageous portions are different from each other in the interval between the advantageous portions. (For example, the 2nd rotary body 90A may be comprised so that the space | interval between the magnets 93 may mutually differ).

  The gaming machine can detect the magnetism in the winning opening of the variable winning ball apparatus and can detect the magnetism in the region where at least one of the first rotating body or the second rotating body is arranged. (For example, the magnetic sensors 95a and 95f are arranged so as to be able to detect the magnetism in the winning openings 71 and 72 of the variable winning ball apparatus 20 and to detect the magnetism in the region of the second rotating body 90A. It may be configured as follows.

  The gaming machine is provided with a magnetic sensor that can detect the magnetism in the region where the first rotating body is arranged and can detect the magnetism in the region where the second rotating body is arranged (for example, The magnetic sensor 95e may be configured to detect the magnetism in the region of the first rotating body 90B and to detect the magnetism in the region of the third rotating body 90C.

  The magnetic sensor is disposed so as to be positioned between a glass frame provided on the front side of the gaming machine and at least one of the first rotating body or the second rotating body (for example, each The magnetic sensors 95a to 95f may be configured so as to be positioned between the glass door frame 2 and the second rotating body 90A.

  The gaming machine is provided in the variable winning ball apparatus, and a movable member (for example, a guiding unit 92) that operates to be able to guide the game ball that has entered the variable winning ball apparatus to a specific area, and in synchronization with the operation of the movable member. A rotating disk member (for example, a disk member 921), and the disk member has a position detecting unit (for example, a slit 921a) formed on the outer peripheral part, and is disposed so as to be positioned on the outer peripheral part of the disk member. First position detection unit detecting means (for example, first position sensor 922b) capable of detecting the position detection unit formed on the member, and disposed on the outer periphery of the disk member, formed on the disk member Based on the detection of the position detection unit by the second position detection unit detection unit (for example, the second position sensor 922a) capable of detecting the position detection unit and the first position detection unit detection unit, the initial position of the movable member is determined. Initial position detection Position detection means (for example, a portion of the game control microcomputer 560 that executes steps S4229, S4230, S4241, and S4242) and the first position detection section detection means detects the position detection section and the second position detection section Abnormality determining means for determining that an abnormality has occurred based on the detection of the position detecting unit by the detecting means (for example, a portion executing steps S4260 to S4262 in the game control microcomputer 560), and the abnormality determining means being abnormal On the basis of the determination that the occurrence has occurred, an abnormality occurrence notifying means for notifying that an abnormality has occurred (for example, a portion that executes steps S906 to S911 in the production control microcomputer 100) is further provided. It may be.

  The gaming machine is provided in the variable winning ball apparatus, and a movable member (for example, a guiding unit 92) that operates to be able to guide the game ball that has entered the variable winning ball apparatus to a specific area, and in synchronization with the operation of the movable member. A rotating disk member (for example, a disk member 921), and the disk member has a position detecting unit (for example, a slit 921a) formed on the outer peripheral part, and is disposed so as to be positioned on the outer peripheral part of the disk member. First position detection unit detecting means (for example, first position sensor 922b) capable of detecting the position detection unit formed on the member, and disposed on the outer periphery of the disk member, formed on the disk member Based on the detection of the position detection unit by the second position detection unit detection unit (for example, the second position sensor 922a) capable of detecting the position detection unit and the first position detection unit detection unit, the initial position of the movable member is determined. Initial position detection Within a predetermined period of time after the position detection means (for example, the part that executes steps S4229, S4230, S4241, and S4242 in the game control microcomputer 560) and the first position detection part detection means detect the position detection part. Abnormality determining means for determining that an abnormality has occurred based on the fact that the second position detecting portion detecting means has not detected the position detecting portion (for example, executing steps S4265 and S4267 to S4269 in the game control microcomputer 560) And an abnormality occurrence notifying means for notifying that an abnormality has occurred (for example, steps S906 to S911 in the production control microcomputer 100 are executed) based on the fact that the abnormality determining means has determined that an abnormality has occurred. Part) and may be configured to further comprise .

  The gaming machine includes entry detection means (for example, a first prize winning switch 71a and a second prize winning switch 72a) for detecting a game ball that has entered the variable prize ball device, and vibration detection for detecting vibration of the gaming machine. Means (for example, vibration sensor 96a) and period determination means for determining whether or not it is within a predetermined determination period after the game ball is detected by the entry detection means (for example, steps S4252 to S4254 in the game control microcomputer 560). A portion to be executed) and vibration detection means detects vibration in the first mode when vibration is detected by the vibration detection means, and the period determination means determines that it is within a predetermined period, and vibration is detected by the vibration detection means. And an abnormality notification means (for example, a game control micro) for notifying in the second mode when it is determined by the period determination means that it is not within the predetermined determination period. When the computer 560 determines Y in step S4255 and Y in step S4256, it executes steps S933 to 938 based on the fact that the production control microcomputer 100 has received the first vibration abnormality notification designation command. When the game control microcomputer 560 determines Y in step S4255 and N in step S4256, the production control microcomputer 100 receives the second vibration abnormality notification designation command. Steps S939 to 942) may be provided.

  The gaming machine includes a winning detection means (for example, a first winning combination winning switch 71a, a second winning combination winning combination switch 72a) for detecting a gaming ball that has won a winning area in the variable winning ball apparatus and outputting a detection signal, and a game And a game control means (for example, a game control microcomputer 560) for controlling the progress of the game, and the variable winning ball apparatus is provided with a winning area, and the winning area of the variable winning ball apparatus controlled in the starting operation state is provided. Of these, when a game ball wins in a special area (for example, the specific winning opening 66), the variable winning ball apparatus is shifted to a specific game state (for example, a big hit game state) for controlling the open state for a predetermined number of times, and the game control means , Winning determination means for determining whether or not a detection signal from the winning detection means has been inputted (for example, in the game control microcomputer 560, steps S592, S593, S596). A portion that executes the processing of S597), and a variable that determines that an abnormal winning has occurred based on the fact that the winning determination means inputs a detection signal when the variable winning ball apparatus is not controlled to the starting operation state or the specific gaming state. It may be configured to include a winning ball apparatus abnormality determining means (for example, a part for executing the processing of steps S591, S594, S598 in the game control microcomputer 560).

  In the gaming machine, a starting area (for example, the third starting winning opening 13) for establishing a variable display execution condition by winning is formed in the gaming area, and an open state in which a game ball can be won in the starting area and a game in the starting area. A variable start winning device (for example, a variable winning ball device 15) that can be in any of a closed state in which the ball cannot be won, and a game ball that has won a winning area and outputs a detection signal Start detection means (for example, the third start port switch 13a) and game control means (for example, a game control microcomputer 560) for controlling the progress of the game. The game control means opens the variable start winning device. In response to the establishment of the condition, the variable start winning device control means (for example, the game control microcomputer 560) is configured to execute an opening / closing operation of opening the variable start winning device after being opened. And a portion for executing the processing of steps S411 to S413 and S430) and a variable for determining that an abnormal winning has occurred based on the fact that the start detection means outputs a detection signal when the variable start winning device is not opening and closing. It may also be configured to include a start winning device abnormality determining means (for example, a part for executing the processing of steps S605 to S609 in the game control microcomputer 560).

  In the first aspect of the present invention, the motor control means outputs the same excitation pulse continuously over a plurality of steps in the control of at least one of the first stepping motor or the second stepping motor, whereby the first rotating body And a rotation period adjusting means for controlling the rotation period of the advantageous portion provided in the second rotation body and the rotation period of the advantageous portion provided in the second rotating body so as not to be an integral multiple of one of the rotation periods. Thus, the rotation pattern of the first rotating body and the rotation pattern of the second rotating body can be easily made different.

  In the invention according to claim 2, at least one of the first rotating body and the second rotating body is provided with a plurality of advantageous portions on the outer peripheral portion, and the respective advantageous portions are spaced apart from each other. Therefore, it is possible to easily distribute the gaming machines via the rotating body.

  According to the invention of claim 3, the magnetism in the winning opening of the variable winning ball apparatus can be detected, and the magnetism in the region where at least one of the first rotating body or the second rotating body is arranged is detected. Since a possible magnetic sensor is provided, the winning area provided in the variable winning ball apparatus and the first rotating body or the second rotating body using one magnetic sensor It is possible to easily detect fraudulent acts performed using a magnet both in the region where at least one of them is arranged.

  In the invention described in claim 4, there is provided a magnetic sensor capable of detecting magnetism in the region where the first rotating body is disposed and capable of detecting magnetism in the region where the second rotating body is disposed. With one magnetic sensor, a magnet is used in both the region where the first rotating body is disposed and the region where the second rotating body is disposed. It is possible to easily detect fraudulent acts.

  In the invention according to claim 5, the magnetic sensor is located between the glass frame provided on the front side of the gaming machine and at least one of the first rotating body or the second rotating body. Since it is comprised so that it may be arrange | positioned, the fraudulent act performed using a magnet can be easily detected from the glass frame side provided in the front side of the gaming machine.

  According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, it is determined that an abnormality has occurred based on the fact that the first position detection unit detecting means detects the position detection unit and the second position detection unit detection means detects the position detection unit. And an abnormality occurrence notifying means for notifying that an abnormality has occurred based on the fact that the abnormality determination means has determined that an abnormality has occurred. It is possible to easily detect fraudulent acts performed using radio waves by using a position detection unit detecting means for detecting.

  According to the seventh aspect of the present invention, the second position detection unit does not detect the position detection unit within a predetermined period after the first position detection unit detection unit detects the position detection unit. An abnormality determining means for determining that an abnormality has occurred, and an abnormality occurrence notifying means for notifying that an abnormality has occurred based on the fact that the abnormality determining means has determined that an abnormality has occurred. Therefore, it is possible to easily detect an illegal act performed using radio waves by using the position detection unit detection means for detecting the initial position of the rotating body.

  In the invention according to claim 8, when the vibration is detected by the vibration detecting means and the determination that the time is within the predetermined period is made by the period determining means, the first mode is notified, and the vibration is detected by the vibration detecting means. Since it is configured to include an abnormality notification means that is detected and notified in the second mode when the period determination means determines that it is not within the predetermined determination period, a game ball is provided in the variable winning ball apparatus. A mode in which vibration is detected within a predetermined determination period after entering the game and a case in which vibration is detected when the game ball has entered the variable winning ball apparatus and is not within the predetermined determination period Can be made different, and a warning can be given according to the degree of fraud.

  In the invention described in claim 9, when the variable winning ball apparatus is not controlled in the starting operation state or the specific gaming state, the winning determination means determines that an abnormal winning has occurred based on the input of the detection signal. As a result, fraud can be effectively prevented.

  In the invention according to claim 10, the variable start winning device in which the game control means determines that an abnormal winning has occurred based on the fact that the start detecting means outputs the detection signal when the variable start winning device is not opening and closing. Since the abnormality determination unit is included, it is possible to prevent an illegal act such as creating a state in which a detection signal is output from the start detection unit.

Embodiment 1 FIG.
Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

  First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine that is an example of a gaming machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine as viewed from the front. In this embodiment, of the respective surfaces of the gaming machine, the surface on the side facing the player while the player is playing is called the front. Further, in this embodiment, among the respective parts of the gaming machine, the part located on the left side with respect to the player is expressed as the part located on the left side, the part located on the right side, and the right side.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a glass door frame 2 formed in a frame shape. On the lower surface of the glass door frame 2 is a hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3. The lower part of the hitting ball supply tray 3 has a surplus ball receiving tray 4 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hitting ball supply tray 3 and the speed at which the hitting ball launching device launches the game balls (that is, the strength of the spring that plays the game balls). And a hitting ball operating handle (operating knob) 5 for adjusting the height).

  The player can adjust the momentum of the game ball fired from the ball striking device by rotating the operation knob 5. Specifically, by rotating the operation knob 5 to the right, the speed of the game ball fired from the hitting ball launching device gradually increases, and when it exceeds a predetermined speed, Enters the left area of the gaming area 7 from above through the hitting rail. When the operation knob 5 is further rotated to the right, the launched game ball enters the right area of the game area 7 from above. Therefore, by changing the rotation amount with the operation knob 5 rotated to the right, it is possible to adjust the momentum of the game ball launched from the hitting ball launching device, and to adjust the area into which the game ball is to be shot. .

  A game board 6 is detachably attached to the back surface of the glass door frame 2. The game board 6 is a structure including a plate-like body constituting the game board 6 and various components attached to the plate-like body. In addition, a game area 7 partitioned by guide rails is formed on the front surface of the game board 6.

  A variable winning ball apparatus 20 is disposed in the approximate center of the game area 7. Below the variable winning ball apparatus 20, a first winning prize opening 11, a second starting prize opening 12, and a variable winning ball apparatus 15 forming a third starting prize opening 13 are provided. The winning ball that has entered the first starting winning port 11 is detected by the first starting port switch 11a, and the winning ball that has entered the second starting winning port 12 is detected by the second starting port switch 12a. Guided to the back. In addition, the winning ball that has entered the third starting winning opening 13 that can be won when the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened is detected by the third starting opening switch 13 a and guided to the back of the game board 6. The variable winning ball device 15 is opened by a solenoid 15a. Hereinafter, the first start winning port 11, the second start winning port 12, and the third starting winning port 13 may be collectively referred to as “start winning ports” or may be expressed as starting winning ports 11, 12, and 13. . Further, the first start port switch 11a, the second start port switch 12a, and the third start port switch 13a may be collectively referred to as “start port switches” or may be represented as start port switches 11a, 12a, and 13a. .

  When the game ball wins the start winning opening and is detected by the start opening switch, the variable winning ball apparatus 20 is controlled to open and close once or twice. By the opening / closing control, the left opening member 77 is rotated counterclockwise, and the right opening member 78 is rotated clockwise, whereby the variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened, and the opening members 77 and 78 are moved. By returning to the initial position, the variable winning ball device 20 is closed. The state where the variable winning ball apparatus 20 performs the opening operation in response to the detection of the winning of the start port switch in this way is referred to as a starting operation state. Hereinafter, the variable winning ball apparatus 20 may be referred to as a big winning opening or an accessory. In addition, the game board 6 is provided with various kinds of winnings. Hereinafter, the winning combination means the variable winning ball apparatus 20.

  Further, the variable winning ball apparatus 20 is controlled to be opened and closed a predetermined number of times, that is, a predetermined number of rounds when a big hit game start condition (for example, a game ball has won a specific area in the starting operation state) is established. This state is called a big hit gaming state (specific gaming state). In the big hit gaming state, a high percentage is won, and a large number of game balls are paid out to the player. Note that, except for the start operation state, a state where the variable winning ball apparatus 20 is controlled to open and close (a big hit game state) may be referred to as a first big hit game state. In addition, among the plurality of rounds in the first big hit gaming state, there may be included a round in which a large winning opening that is opened by the opening / closing plate 16 being opened is controlled to be opened / closed.

  An effect display device 9 such as an LCD for effect display is provided on the back side inside the variable winning ball device 20. The effect display device 9 variably displays a decorative symbol as identification information (variable display). In this embodiment, the effect display device 9 has, for example, three variable display portions (symbol display areas) of “left”, “middle”, and “right”.

  On the right side of the variable winning ball apparatus 20, a special symbol display 8 that variably displays a special symbol as identification information is provided. The special symbol display 8 is constituted by, for example, a 7-segment display.

  Above the special symbol display 8, there is provided a special symbol start memory display 18 composed of four LEDs for displaying the number of effective winning balls in which a game ball has entered the starting winning opening, that is, the starting memory number. The special symbol start memory display 18 displays up to four start memory numbers in the order of winning. The special symbol start memory display 18 increases the number of LEDs in the lit state by 1 each time there is an effective start winning in the start winning openings 11, 12, and 13. Each time variable display is started on the special symbol display 8, the number of LEDs that are lit is reduced by 1 (that is, one LED is turned off). In this example, the special symbol start memory display 18 shifts the lighting state every time variable display is started on the special symbol display 8. As will be described later, since the start memory number is also displayed on the effect display device 9, the special symbol start memory display 18 may not be provided.

  On the left side of the variable winning ball apparatus 20, a normal symbol display 10 for variably displaying normal symbols is provided. When the game ball passes through the gate 32 provided in the game area 7 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol display 10 displays a variable symbol of a normal symbol (in this example, a numeric display with a 7-segment LED). Be started. In this embodiment, “7” is stopped and displayed at the end of variable display in the case of winning, and other than “7” is stopped and displayed in the case of losing. In the case of winning, the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times. Note that the normal symbol hit probability is, for example, 12/13. Above the normal symbol display 10, a normal symbol start memory display 41 having a display unit with four LEDs for displaying the number of balls passed through the gate 32 is provided. Each time the gate 32 passes, the normal symbol start memory display 41 increases the number of LEDs to be turned on by one. Then, every time variable display on the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of LEDs to be lit is reduced by one.

  In the lower part of the variable winning ball device 15, a big winning opening is provided in which the opening / closing plate 16 is opened by the solenoid 21 in a specific gaming state (big hit gaming state). The opening / closing plate 16 is means for opening and closing the special winning opening. The winning ball that has entered the big winning opening is detected by the count switch 23. A special winning area (V winning area) is formed inside the big winning opening, and a game ball that has passed the V winning area is detected by the V winning switch 22. The next round in the jackpot gaming state is started on the condition that the game ball passes the V winning area (except for the case of the final round). In this embodiment, the game ball that has passed the V winning area is also detected by the count switch 23. Hereinafter, the grand prize opening by the variable prize ball device 20 may be referred to as a second grand prize opening, and the big prize opening by the opening / closing plate 16 may be referred to as a first grand prize opening. The first grand prize opening and the second big prize opening may be collectively referred to as “large prize opening”.

  In addition, a winning opening (ordinary winning opening) 38 is provided on the right side of the opening / closing plate 16, and a winning opening (normal winning opening) 39 is provided on the left side of the opening / closing plate 16. The game balls that have won the game ball winning openings 38 and 39 are detected by the winning opening switches 38a and 39a. The winning openings 38 and 39 constitute a winning area provided in the game board 6 as an area for accepting game media and allowing winning. The start winning opening also constitutes a winning area that accepts game media and allows winning, and a winning area is also provided inside the large winning opening (the first and second large winning openings). When a game ball wins a winning area, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out to the player as a prize (prize ball).

  Decorative lamps blinking and displayed during the game are provided around the left and right sides of the game area 7, and there is an out port 26 for collecting the game balls that have not won a prize at the bottom.

  Two speakers 27 that emit sound effects are provided on the left and right upper portions outside the game area 7. On the outer periphery of the game area 7, a top frame lamp 28a, a left frame lamp 28b, and a right frame lamp 28c are provided. Further, a decoration LED is installed around each structure (variable winning ball apparatus 20 or the like) in the game area 7. The top frame lamp 28a, the left frame lamp 28b, the right frame lamp 28c, and the decoration LED are examples of a decorative light emitter provided in the gaming machine.

  In this example, a prize ball LED 51 that is lit during award ball payout is provided in the vicinity of the left frame lamp 28b, and a ball break LED 52 that is lit when the supply ball is cut is provided in the vicinity of the right frame lamp 28c. It has been. Further, a prepaid card unit that enables lending a ball by inserting a prepaid card is installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1 (not shown).

  The game ball launched from the ball striking device enters the game area 7 through the ball striking rail, and then falls in the game area 7. When the hit ball enters the start winning opening and is detected by the start port switch, if the variable display of the symbol can be started, the special symbol starts variable display on the special symbol display 8 and the decoration display 9 displays the decorative symbol. Starts variable display. If it is not in a state in which the variable display of the symbol can be started, if the number of start winning memories which is the reserved storage of the special symbol variable display on the special symbol display 8 is not the upper limit number, the starting winning memory number is increased by one. That is, the number of LEDs to be turned on in the special symbol start memory display 18 is increased by one.

  The variable display of special symbols (“0” to “9”) on the special symbol display 8 stops when a predetermined time has elapsed. If the special symbol at the time of stoppage is a big hit symbol (specific display result: specifically, for example, “3”, “7”), the first big hit gaming state (without starting operation state) of the big hit gaming state The game goes to the jackpot game state to be started. In the case of a symbol other than that (small hit symbol), it shifts to the starting operation state. In the start operation state, when a game ball wins in a special area provided in the variable winning ball apparatus 20, the state shifts to a second big hit game state (a big hit game state started after passing through the start operation state).

  Next, the variable winning ball apparatus 20 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 2 is a front view of the variable winning ball apparatus 20 provided on the game board 6 as seen from the front. FIG. 3 is a top view of the variable winning ball apparatus 20 as viewed from above. FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the variable winning ball apparatus 20 as viewed obliquely from above.

  When the opening members 77 and 78 are opened by the driving of the solenoids 77B and 78B, the variable winning device (right) 20 is in a state where a game ball can enter. Hereinafter, the solenoid 77B is also referred to as a first accessory solenoid, and the solenoid 78B is also referred to as a second accessory solenoid. A game ball that has passed through the left passage 71 when the left opening member 77 is in an open state is detected by the first prize winning switch 71a. In addition, the game ball that has passed through the right passage 72 when the right opening member 78 is opened is detected by the second prize winning switch 72a. FIG. 1 shows a state in which the opening members 77 and 78 are in an open state and a game ball can enter the accessory 20. 2 and 3 show a state in which the opening members 77 and 78 are closed and the game ball cannot enter the accessory 20. In addition, the first prize winning switch 71a and the second prize winning switch 72a may be collectively referred to as an “act winning prize switch”.

  Further, the accessory 20 is provided with three rotating bodies 90A, 90B, and 90C. The rotating body 90A is also referred to as a second rotating body, the rotating body 90B is also referred to as a first rotating body, and the rotating body C is also referred to as a third rotating body. In this embodiment, when viewed from the front side of the gaming machine, the second rotating body 90A and the first rotating body 90B rotate counterclockwise, and the third rotating body 90C rotates clockwise. Each rotating body is provided with an advantageous portion capable of guiding the game ball that has entered the accessory 20 to a region advantageous to the player (a specific region (specific winning port 66) described later). Specifically, the second rotating body 90A is provided with a plurality of magnets as advantageous portions. Moreover, the 1st rotary body 90B and the 3rd rotary body 90C are provided with the site | part formed in the shape depressed more than the other site | part on a rotary body as an advantageous site | part, and was formed easily. Details of the advantageous portions of each of the rotating bodies 90A to 90C will be described later. In addition, hereinafter, parts other than the advantageous parts of the rotating bodies 90A to 90B may be referred to as disadvantageous parts.

  Routes passing through the opening openings 71 and 72 from the open members 77 and 78 being opened are directly connected to the path members 91A in the accessory 20 as they are, and when the open members 77 and 78 are opened and closed, The game ball that has entered 20 is guided to the left in the accessory 20 through a path member 91 </ b> A provided in the accessory 20. Then, if the game ball that has reached the left end of the path member 91A successfully adheres to the advantageous part (magnet) of the second rotating body 90A, the game ball of the second rotating body 90A adheres to the advantageous part of the second rotating body 90A. According to the rotation, it is guided toward the specific winning opening 66. If the timing does not match and the advantageous part of the second rotating body 90A is not successfully adhered, the game ball passes through the path member 91B provided on the left side in the accessory 20 and the first rotating body 90B. Be led towards. Next, when the first rotating body 90B is successfully fitted into the advantageous part (the part recessed from the other part), it is guided toward the second rotating body 90A according to the rotation of the first rotating body 90B. And if it adheres to the advantageous part (magnet) of the 2nd rotary body 90A successfully, it will guide to the specific prize-winning port 66 according to rotation of the 2nd rotary body 90A in the state which adhered to the advantageous part of the 2nd rotary body 90A. Therefore, the game ball that has entered the accessory 20 has two chances of adhering to the advantageous portion of the second rotating body 90A and being guided toward the specific winning port 66. In addition, the game ball that has not satisfactorily placed on the advantageous portion of the first rotating body 90B is discharged as it is from the discharge port 85A provided below the accessory 20 (that is, it is disconnected). In addition, game balls that have fallen into the advantageous portion of the first rotating body 90B but have not been properly timed and have not adhered to the advantageous portion of the first rotating body 90A are also discharged from the discharge port 85A as they are (that is, out of place). Will be).

  Further, below the accessory 20, there is provided a back movable portion 98 for stripping off the game ball attached to the advantageous part of the second rotating body 90 </ b> A from the advantageous part. When the game ball guided in a state of being attached to the advantageous portion of the second rotating body 90A is peeled off from the advantageous portion of the second rotating body 90A by the back movable portion 98, the game ball passes through the passage opening 92a and becomes a specific prize opening. It is guided to the guiding part 92 which is a lane type member for guiding to 66. The guide part 92 is a member that performs a reciprocating motion to the left and right. When the guide part 92 is successfully guided to the guide part 92 with the front facing the gaming machine, the game ball is identified through the guide part 92. Wins at the prize opening 66. If the guiding portion 92 is not guided properly at the timing of facing the front, it is discharged from the discharge ports 85A and 85B as it is (that is, it is out of place).

  If it passes through the front of the specific winning port 66 while sticking to the advantageous part of the second rotating body 90A without regard to the timing at which the back movable part 98 moves, the game ball is moved to the second rotating body 90A. It is guided to the upper part of the accessory 20 in a state in which it remains attached to the advantageous portion of. Next, the game ball is blocked by a wall material provided above the accessory 20 and is cut off from an advantageous portion of the second rotating body 90A, and a path member 91C provided on the right side in the accessory 20 is removed. It is led toward the third rotating body 90C. Next, when it successfully fits into the advantageous part (part recessed from the other part) of the third rotating body 90C, it is guided toward the passage port 92a according to the rotation of the third rotating body 90C. Then, after passing through the passage port 92a and being successfully guided to the guide unit 92 in a state where the guide unit 92 faces the game machine, the game ball passes through the guide unit 92 and wins the specific winning port 66. To do. If the guiding portion 92 is not guided properly at the timing of facing the front, it is discharged from the discharge ports 85A and 85B as it is (that is, it is out of place). In addition, the game balls that have not successfully fallen into the advantageous part of the third rotating body 90C are also discharged as they are from the discharge port 85B provided below the accessory 20 (that is, become dislodged).

  In this embodiment, it is guided in a state where it is attached to an advantageous part of the second rotating body 90A, and when it is peeled off from the second rotating body 90A by the back movable section 98 and guided to the guiding section 92, the most specific winning is achieved. It becomes easy to win a prize in the mouth 66. Further, in this embodiment, even if the back movable portion 98 is not peeled off from the second rotating body 90A and is not guided to the guiding portion 92, it is guided to the third rotating body 90C through the path member 91C. As a result, although there is a lower probability of winning than when being guided to the guiding section 92, there is a chance to win the specific winning opening 66 again.

  A specific area switch 66a and discharge port switches 85a and 85b are provided below the specific winning port 66 and the discharge ports 85A and 85B, respectively. A game ball that has won a specific winning opening 66 that forms a specific area provided at the bottom of the accessory 20 is detected by a specific area switch 66a. Note that the fact that a game ball has won the specific winning opening 66 and is detected by the specific area switch 66a is also referred to as V winning. The game balls that have entered the respective outlets 85A and 85B are detected by the outlet switches 85a and 85b, respectively.

  In this embodiment, a plurality of substrates on which lamps and sensors are mounted are attached in the accessory 20 so as to be positioned in front of the second rotating body 90A (that is, the front glass side). . FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing the arrangement of the substrates attached to the variable winning ball apparatus 20. As shown in FIG. 5, substrates 950 </ b> A to 950 </ b> D are attached to the accessory 20 on the upper, lower, left, and right sides of the back surface, respectively. Hereinafter, the board 950A attached to the left side of the accessory 20 is referred to as the center left board, the board 950B attached to the right side is referred to as the center right board, and the board 950D attached to the upper side is referred to as the center upper board. The substrate 950C attached below is also referred to as a center lower substrate. A plurality of lamps 196a as decorative display lamps are mounted on the center left substrate 950A. A magnetic sensor 95a for detecting magnetism is mounted on the center left substrate 950A. In addition, a plurality of lamps 196b as decoration display lamps are mounted on the center right substrate 950B. In addition, a magnetic sensor 95f for detecting magnetism is mounted on the center right substrate 950B. In addition, a plurality of lamps 196c as decoration display lamps are mounted on the center lower substrate 950C. In addition, three magnetic sensors 95b, 95c, and 95e for detecting magnetism are mounted on the center lower substrate 950C. Hereinafter, the magnetic sensor 95a is referred to as a first magnetic sensor, the magnetic sensor 95b is referred to as a second magnetic sensor, the magnetic sensor 95c is referred to as a third magnetic sensor, the magnetic sensor 95d is referred to as a fourth magnetic sensor, and the magnetic sensor 95e is referred to as a magnetic sensor 95e. It is called a fifth magnetic sensor, and the magnetic sensor 95f is also called a sixth magnetic sensor. In addition, a plurality of lamps 196d as decorative display lamps are mounted on the center upper substrate 905D.

  In this embodiment, reed switches are used as the magnetic sensors 95a to 95f. The reed switch is formed so that two ferromagnetic leads are opposed to each other with a predetermined contact interval and sealed in a glass tube. When a magnetic field is applied to the reed switch from the outside in the axial direction of the lead, the lead is magnetized, and the opposite free ends are attracted and contacted with each other, thereby making the circuit conductive.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, the first magnetic sensor 95a has the lead axial direction facing the vicinity of the left passage 71 and the left portion of the circumferential portion of the second rotating body 90A. Is arranged. Accordingly, the first magnetic sensor 95a attempts to win a game ball from the left passage 71 using a magnet or the like, or attaches the game ball to an advantageous portion at the left portion of the circumferential portion of the second rotating body 90A. When an illegal act such as an attempt is made, the presence of abnormal magnetism is detected and a detection signal is output. As shown in FIG. 5, the sixth magnetic sensor 95f is arranged so that the axial direction of the lead faces the vicinity of the left passage 72 and the right portion of the circumferential portion of the second rotating body 90A. . Therefore, the sixth magnetic sensor 95f attempts to win a game ball from the right passage 72 using a magnet or the like, or attaches the game ball to an advantageous portion at the right portion of the circumferential portion of the second rotating body 90A. When an illegal act such as an attempt is made, the presence of abnormal magnetism is detected and a detection signal is output.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, each magnetic sensor 95a-95f is arrange | positioned in the direction where a longitudinal direction cross | intersects the surface of the front glass of the glass door frame 2, and uses a magnet from the front glass side. This makes it easier to detect fraudulent activity. Due to its structure, the reed switch has directivity so as to detect magnetism strongly in the longitudinal direction, and does not have strong directivity in the direction intersecting the longitudinal direction. For this reason, if an arrangement is made such that the direction intersecting the longitudinal direction of the reed switch is located at a site where an illegal act using a magnet is likely to be performed, an illegal act using a magnet may not be detected well. Therefore, in this embodiment, each magnetic sensor 95a-95f which is a reed switch is arrange | positioned so that it may be located in a longitudinal direction with respect to the site | part in which the illegal act using a magnet is easy to be performed.

  Specifically, the second magnetic sensor 95b and the fourth magnetic sensor 95d are arranged such that the axial direction of the leads faces the lower part of the circumferential portion of the second rotating body 90A and the discharge ports 85A and 85B. . Therefore, the second magnetic sensor 95b and the fourth magnetic sensor 95d use a magnet or the like to try to attach the game ball to an advantageous portion at the lower part of the circumferential portion of the second rotating body 90A, or from the discharge ports 85A and 85B. When an illegal act such as trying to prevent the game ball from being discharged is performed, the presence of abnormal magnetism is detected and a detection signal is output. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, the third magnetic sensor 95c is arranged so that the axial direction of the lead faces the lower part of the circumferential portion of the second rotating body 90A and the specific winning opening 66. Has been. Therefore, the third magnetic sensor 95c uses a magnet or the like to try to attach the game ball to an advantageous portion at the lower part of the circumferential portion of the second rotating body 90A, or to try to guide the game ball to the specific winning opening 66. When an illegal act such as performing is performed, the presence of abnormal magnetism is detected and a detection signal is output.

  Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, the fifth magnetic sensor 95e is disposed at a position where the axial direction of the lead can detect the magnetism in the vicinity of the first rotating body 90B and the third rotating body 90C. ing. Therefore, the fifth magnetic sensor 95e detects the presence of abnormal magnetism when an illegal act such as trying to guide a game ball to an advantageous part of the first rotating body 90B or the third rotating body 90C using a magnet or the like is performed. Detect and output detection signal.

  In this embodiment, since the substrates 950A to 950D are attached so as to be positioned in front of the second rotating body 90A, the magnetic sensors 95a to 95f are connected to the second rotating body 90A and the glass door frame 2 respectively. It will be arrange | positioned so that it may be located between front glass. With such a configuration, it is possible to easily detect an illegal act performed using a magnet from the glass door frame 2 side provided on the front side of the gaming machine.

  Moreover, in a gaming machine, it is normal to arrange each board on which each electrical component is mounted in parallel to the surface of the glass door frame 2, but in this embodiment, each magnetic sensor 95a ~ that is a reed switch. When the 95f is disposed, the substrate 20A on which the magnetic sensors 95a to 95f are mounted is disposed so as to have an angle (0 to 90 degrees, preferably 90 degrees) with respect to the surface of the glass door frame 2. Yes. The magnetic sensors 95a to 95f may be attached to the substrate 20A so as to have a certain angle with respect to the substrate 20A. By doing so, the substrate 20A can be arranged in parallel to the surface of the glass door frame 2, and the need to attach the substrate 20A at an angle to the glass door frame 2 can be eliminated.

  Further, a vibration sensor board 96 on which a vibration sensor 96a is mounted is attached to the lower right side of the portion of the game board 6 where the accessory 20 is attached. In this embodiment, when an illegal act such as shaking a gaming machine is performed, the vibration sensor 96a detects vibration and outputs a detection signal. The vibration sensor 96a may be provided on another board such as the main board 31 or the effect control board 80.

  Further, a proximity sensor 800a for detecting the passage of the game ball is provided on the left side of the accessory 90, and a proximity sensor 800b for detecting the passage of the game ball is provided on the right side of the accessory 90. It has been. For example, when the game ball sticks to an advantageous part of the second rotating body 90A and passes through the proximity sensor 800a, the proximity sensor 800a outputs a detection signal. For example, based on the input of the detection signal from the proximity sensor 800a, a character string such as “Chance!” Is displayed on the effect display device 9 to notify that it is a chance of winning V. Also good. Further, for example, when the game ball guided to the path member 91C without passing through the rear movable portion 98 passes through the proximity sensor 800b, the proximity sensor 800b outputs a detection signal. For example, based on the input of the detection signal from the proximity sensor 800b, by displaying a character string such as “Still More!” On the effect display device 9, it is possible that the chance of winning a V prize is still continuing. You may make it alert | report.

  Next, the operation principle of each of the opening members 77 and 78 will be described. 6 and 7 are explanatory views for explaining the operation principle of each of the opening members 77 and 78. FIG. 6 shows a state in which the opening members 77 and 78 are closed. FIG. 7 shows a state in which the opening members 77 and 78 are opened. In this embodiment, the game control means (game control microcomputer 560 described later) energizes the first accessory solenoid 77B and the second accessory solenoid 78B, so that the blade arms 77A and 77B coupled to the plunger are provided. Be raised. When the blade arms 77A and 77B are pulled up, the blade cranks 77C and 78C are pulled up, and the blade shafts 77D and 78D rotate. Then, when the blade shafts 77D and 78D are rotated, the release members 77 and 78 are opened, and a game ball can be won. Further, when the game control means stops energizing the first and second accessory solenoids 77B and 78B, the force of the springs 77E and 78E attached to the first and second accessory solenoids 77B and 78B. Thus, the open members 77 and 78 return to the closed state. Note that the solenoids 77B and 78B are not provided for the opening and closing member 77 and the opening and closing member 78, respectively, and both the opening and closing member 77 and the opening and closing member 78 may be opened and closed using a single solenoid. Good.

  Next, the operation principle of the second rotating body 90A will be described. 8 and 9 are explanatory diagrams for explaining the operating principle of the second rotating body 90A. FIG. 8A is a front view of the second rotating body 90A as viewed from the front. FIG. 8B is a side view of the second rotating body 90A as viewed from the side. FIG. 9 is a perspective view of the second rotating body 90A as viewed obliquely from above. Above the accessory 20 is provided a second rotating body drive motor 79A (stepping motor) for driving the second rotating body 90A, and the rotational driving force of the second rotating body drive motor 79A causes the gear 94A to move. To the second rotating body 90A, and the second rotating body 90A is rotated. In this embodiment, the second rotating body 90A is rotated only in the counterclockwise direction.

  Also, as shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, a plurality of magnets 93 as advantageous portions are attached to the second rotating body 90A. As shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, a plurality of magnets 93 are provided in the vicinity of the circumference of the second rotating body 90A, and the pitch intervals between the magnets 93 are arranged at equal intervals.

  Next, the operation principle of the first rotating body 90B will be described. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram illustrating the operating principle of the first rotating body 90B. FIG. 10A is a top view of the first rotating body 90B as viewed from above. FIG. 10B is a perspective view of the first rotating body 90B as viewed obliquely from above. The accessory 20 is provided with a first rotating body drive motor 79B (stepping motor) for driving the first rotating body 90B, and the rotational driving force of the first rotating body drive motor 79B is transmitted through the gear 94B. This is transmitted to the first rotating body 90B, and the first rotating body 90B is rotated. In this embodiment, the first rotating body 90B is rotated only in the counterclockwise direction.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 10, the first rotating body 90B is provided with two advantageous portions 190b. Each advantageous part 190b is formed in a shape that is recessed from the other parts, so that the game ball that has passed through the path member 91B is easily fitted. Specifically, the first rotating body 90B is formed in a cylindrical shape, and the upper surface of the cylindrical shape is partitioned into four regions by a partition wall, and two of the partitioned regions (that is, advantageous) The part 190b) is formed in a recessed shape, and the other two regions are formed so that the surface is higher than the advantageous part 190b.

  Next, the operation principle of the third rotating body 90C will be described. FIG. 11 is an explanatory view illustrating the operating principle of the third rotating body 90C. FIG. 11A is a top view of the third rotating body 90C as viewed from above. FIG. 11B is a perspective view of the third rotating body 90C as viewed obliquely from above. The accessory 20 is provided with a third rotating body drive motor 79C (stepping motor) for driving the third rotating body 90C, and the rotational driving force of the third rotating body drive motor 79C is transmitted via the gear 94C. This is transmitted to the third rotating body 90C, and the third rotating body 90C is rotated. In this embodiment, the third rotating body 90C is rotated only in the clockwise direction.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 11, the third rotating body 90C is provided with two advantageous portions 190c. Each advantageous part 190c is formed in a shape that is depressed more than other parts, so that a game ball that has passed through the path member 91C is likely to be fitted. Specifically, the third rotating body 90C is formed in a cylindrical shape, and the upper surface of the cylindrical shape is partitioned into four regions by a partition wall, and two of the partitioned regions (that is, advantageous) The part 190c) is formed in a recessed shape, and the other two regions are formed so that the surface is higher than the advantageous part 190c.

  Next, the operation principle of the guiding unit 92 will be described. FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the operation principle of the guiding unit 92. FIG. 12A is a top view of the guiding portion 92 of the accessory 20 and its peripheral portion as viewed from above. FIG. 12B is a perspective view of the guide portion 92 as viewed obliquely from above. The accessory 20 is provided with a guide unit motor 79D (stepping motor) for driving the guide unit 92, and the guide unit 92 is moved left and right by the rotational driving force of the guide unit motor 79D. In this embodiment, the guide section 92 is reciprocated left and right by rotating the guide section motor 79D forward or backward.

  In this embodiment, when the game ball is guided from the passage 92a to the guide unit 92 at the timing when the guide unit 92 is just facing the front, the game ball is guided to the guide unit 92 as shown in FIGS. And enter the specific winning opening 66. Further, if the game ball is guided to the guide portion 92 at a timing when the guide portion 92 is deviated from the front, the game ball is discharged from the discharge ports 85A and 85B.

  Further, the guiding portion 92 is provided with a disk member 921 and position sensors 922a and 922b for detecting an initial position (a position where the guiding portion 92 faces the front). The position sensors 922a and 922b include, for example, a light emitting element such as a light emitting diode and a light receiving element such as a photodiode or a phototransistor disposed so as to sandwich the disk member 921, and the disk member 921 has a hole (see FIG. 12). (Not shown in the figure, also referred to as a slit). When the disk member 921 rotates and the region including the hole reaches a position corresponding to the sensor installation position, the initial position of the guiding portion 92 is detected by allowing light from the light emitting element to pass to the light receiving element side. Hereinafter, the position sensor 922a is referred to as a second position sensor, and the position sensor 922b is also referred to as a first position sensor.

  Next, a route that is guided after the game ball has entered the accessory 20 will be described. FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram showing a route along which a game ball that has entered the accessory 20 is guided. The opening balls 77 and 78 are opened, and the game ball that has passed through the left passage 71 or the right passage 72 is guided to the left of the second rotating body 90A through the path member 91A. As shown in FIG. 1, since the path member 91A is inclined so as to become lower toward the left, the game ball that has passed through the passage openings 71 and 72 is located on the left of the second rotating body 90A. Will be guided. As shown in FIG. 15A, if the game ball that has reached the left end of the path member 91A is successfully attached to the advantageous portion (magnet) of the second rotating body 90A (point A in FIG. 15A), the second While sticking to the advantageous part of the rotating body 90A, it passes through a route (route A1 in FIG. 15A) guided toward the specific winning opening 66 according to the rotation of the second rotating body 90A. If the timing does not match and the advantageous part of the second rotating body 90A is not successfully adhered, the game ball passes through the path member 91B provided on the left side in the accessory 20 and the first rotating body 90B. It passes the route (route A2 in FIG. 15A) guided toward the direction.

  FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram showing the principle that the game balls that have entered the accessory 20 are distributed to one of the paths on the left side of the second rotating body 90A through the path member 91A. FIG. 16 shows the second rotating body 90A and the path member 91A as viewed from the front of the gaming machine. FIG. 16 also shows a cross-sectional view (AA cross-sectional view shown in the drawing) in which the path member 91A is cut at a portion where the recess 930 is provided. As shown in FIG. 16, a recess 930 is provided at the left end of the path member 91 </ b> A, and the game ball that has reached the left end of the path member 91 </ b> A stops momentum when it enters the recess 930. At this time, if the advantageous part of the second rotating body 90A is well around the recess 930, the game ball sticks to the advantageous part (magnet 93) of the second rotating body 90A and is identified through the route A1. It will be led toward the winning opening 66. It should be noted that the path member 91B provided on the left side of the accessory 20 has a second rotating body rather than the path member 91A so that the game ball attached to the advantageous part of the second rotating body 90A does not get in the way. It is arranged one step away from 90A (with an interval that allows one game ball to pass). If the timing is not matched and the advantageous part of the second rotating body 90A is not successfully adhered, the game ball is guided from the recess 930 toward the path member 91B (X direction shown in FIG. 16), and the path member 91B. It is guided toward the first rotating body 90B through the route A2 (through the route A2).

  When reaching the first rotating body 90B (point B in FIG. 15B), when the first rotating body 90B is successfully fitted into the advantageous portion 190b of the first rotating body 90B, it is guided toward the second rotating body 90A according to the rotation of the first rotating body 90B. It is burned. Then, as shown in FIG. 17, if the second rotating body 90A is successfully attached to the advantageous part (magnet), the specific winning a prize opening is attached according to the rotation of the second rotating body 90A in a state of being attached to the advantageous part of the second rotating body 90A. 66 (route B1 in FIG. 15B). Note that the game balls that did not fit well in the advantageous part of the first rotating body 90B are discharged as they are from the discharge port 85A provided below the accessory 20 as shown in FIG. 18 (FIG. 15B). Route B2). In addition, game balls that have been caught in the advantageous part of the first rotating body 90B but did not stick to the advantageous part of the first rotating body 90A because the timing is not properly matched are also discharged from the outlet 85A.

  When the game ball guided through the route B1 and attached to the advantageous portion of the second rotating body 90A passes the front of the specific winning opening 66 at a timing when the back movable portion 98 moves, the back movable portion 98 is obtained. Is removed from the advantageous portion of the second rotating body 90A. FIG. 19 is an explanatory diagram showing the operating principle of the back movable portion 98. FIG. 19A shows a state where the back movable portion 98 is not movable. In FIG. 19B, the back movable portion 98 is movable, and in this embodiment, the game control means (game control microcomputer 560) is coupled to the plunger 98b by energizing the back movable portion solenoid 98a. The arm thus moved moves to the right, the back movable portion 98 is activated, and is lifted up as shown in FIG. When the game control means stops energizing the back movable part solenoid 98a, as shown in FIG. 19A, the back movable part 98 returns to its original position (becomes a lowered state) by the force of the spring 98c. . As shown in FIG. 20 (A), if the back movable portion 98 is not moved and has been lowered when it reaches the front of the specific winning opening 66, the game ball of the second rotating body 90A It will pass in front of the specific winning opening 66 in a state where it remains attached to the advantageous part. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 20B, if the back movable portion 98 is movable and lifted up, the game ball is shielded by the back movable portion 98 if it reaches the front of the specific winning opening 66. Then, it is peeled off from the advantageous part of the second rotating body 90A.

  Next, the path of the game ball after having passed through the front of the specific winning opening 66 without being stripped off by the back movable portion 98 will be described. FIG. 21 is an explanatory diagram showing the path of the game ball after passing in front of the specific winning opening 66 without being stripped off. As shown in FIG. 21 (A), when the player has passed in front of the specific winning opening 66 without being removed by the back movable portion 98 (point C in FIG. 21 (A)), the game ball is While staying attached to the advantageous part of the two-rotor 90A, ascending to the top of the accessory 20 again according to the rotation of the second rotor 90A (route C1 in FIG. 21A). On the other hand, when it is peeled off by the back movable part 98, if the guiding part 92 is guided to the guiding part 92 at the timing of facing the front, it will win a specific winning opening 66 (route in FIG. 21A). C2).

  The game ball guided to the route C1 is blocked by the wall material provided above the accessory 20 and is peeled off from the advantageous portion of the second rotating body 90A. As shown in FIG. Is guided to the third rotating body 90C through the path member 91C provided on the right side (point D in FIG. 21B). FIG. 23 is a cross-sectional view (BB cross-sectional view shown in FIG. 16) obtained by cutting a portion around the upper right of the second rotating body 90A. As shown in FIG. 23, a wall member 931 is provided at the upper right peripheral portion of the second rotator 90A to shield the game ball guided while adhering to the advantageous part of the second rotator 90A. The game ball is shielded by the wall material 931 and is peeled off from the advantageous portion of the second rotating body 90A, and is guided to the third rotating body 90C through the path member 91C.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 24, when the player successfully fits into the advantageous portion 190c of the third rotating body 90C, the game ball is guided toward the passage port 92a according to the rotation of the third rotating body 90C. In this case, as shown in FIG. 24, a game ball passage 92b is provided between the third rotating body 90C and the passage port 92a, and the game ball passes from the passage port 92a through the passage 92b to the guiding portion 92. Led to. Then, after passing through the passage port 92a and being successfully guided to the guide unit 92 with the guide unit 92 facing the front of the gaming machine, the game ball passes through the guide unit 92 and wins the specific winning port 66. (Route D1 in FIG. 21B). In addition, the game balls that have not successfully fallen into the advantageous part of the third rotating body 90C are discharged as they are from the discharge port 85B provided below the accessory 20 as shown in FIG. 25 (FIG. 21B). Route D2).

  Next, each operation state of the guide unit 92 will be described. 26 to 28 are explanatory diagrams showing the operation states of the guide section 92. FIG. 26 shows a state in which the guide unit 92 faces the front with respect to the gaming machine. Among these, FIG. 26A is a top view of the guide portion 92 as viewed from above, and FIG. 26B is a perspective view of the guide portion 92 as viewed from obliquely above. FIG. 26C is a diagram showing the positional relationship between the disk member 921 provided in the guide portion 92 and the position sensors 922a and 922b. FIG. 27 shows a state in which the guide portion 29 has moved to the leftmost. Among these, FIG. 27A is a top view of the guide portion 92 as viewed from above, and FIG. 27B is a perspective view of the guide portion 92 as viewed from obliquely above. FIG. 27C is a diagram showing the positional relationship between the disk member 921 provided in the guide portion 92 and the position sensors 922a and 922b. FIG. 28 shows a state where the guide portion 92 has moved to the rightmost side. Among these, FIG. 28A is a top view of the guide portion 92 as viewed from above, and FIG. 28B is a perspective view of the guide portion 92 as viewed from obliquely above. FIG. 28C is a diagram showing a positional relationship between the disk member 921 provided in the guide portion 92 and the position sensors 922a and 922b.

  In this embodiment, when the game control means (game control microcomputer 560) energizes the induction motor 79D, the induction motor motor cam is rotated, and the bearing cap 923 coupled to the induction motor motor cam is used. As a result of the rotation, the guide portion 92 is rotated left and right as shown in FIGS.

  In addition, the disk member 921 is provided with a slit 921a (hole). When the guide portion 92 is facing the front as shown in FIG. 26C, the slit 921a is just the first position sensor. It is at the same position as 922b. Therefore, the light receiving element of the first position sensor 922b is receiving light from the light emitting element, and a detection signal indicating that the first position sensor 922b has detected the initial position is output. On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 27 (C) and 28 (c), when the guiding portion 92 is not facing the front, the positions of the first position sensor 922b and the slit 921a do not match, and the first position sensor Since the light receiving element 922b cannot receive light from the light emitting element, no detection signal is output.

  In this embodiment, when the guide portion 92 operates in the forward direction (left direction), the disk member 921 rotates in the clockwise direction, and the slit 921a is provided with the first position sensor 922b as shown in FIG. Rotation was started from the position of the second position sensor, passed through the position of the second position sensor 922a, and exceeded a predetermined angle (for example, 90 degrees) from the position of the second position sensor 922a as shown in FIG. The point becomes the maximum point at the left end and stops. Further, when the guide portion 92 operates in the reverse direction (right direction), the disk member 921 rotates counterclockwise, and the slit 921a is at the position of the first position sensor 922b as shown in FIG. Rotation is started from the position of the second position sensor 922a, and the maximum value at the right end is reached at a point exceeding a predetermined angle (for example, 90 degrees) from the position of the second position sensor 922a as shown in FIG. Stop at a point.

  In this embodiment, the case where the slit 921a is provided in the disk member 921 of the guide portion 92 is shown, but a protruding portion that protrudes outward from the circumferential portion of the disk member 921 may be provided. Good. In this case, the first position sensor 922b outputs a detection signal because the light receiving element can always receive the light from the light emitting element when the guide portion 92 is not facing the front. On the other hand, when the guiding portion 92 is in a front-facing state, the gap between the light receiving element and the light emitting element of the first position sensor 922b is shielded by the protrusion, and the light receiving element cannot receive light from the light emitting element. Cannot be output. Therefore, in this case, the game control means (game control microcomputer 560) can determine that the guiding unit 92 is in the initial position based on the fact that the detection signal from the first position sensor 922b cannot be input. .

  In this embodiment, in the second big hit gaming state, it is assumed that a winning occurs when a game ball is detected by the accessory winning switch. That is, the area where the two prize winning switches are provided corresponds to the winning area. However, a switch for detecting a game ball may be provided in the variable winning ball apparatus 20 in addition to the prize winning switch, and a winning may occur when the game ball is detected by the switch.

  FIG. 29 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of how the game of the gaming machine of this embodiment proceeds. As shown in FIG. 29, when the game ball is won at the start winning opening and the detection signal of any of the start opening switches 11a, 12a, 13a is turned on, that is, when the start winning occurs, the progress of the game is controlled. A lottery is executed by the game control means. In this embodiment, the lottery result is a big hit or a small hit, and there is no losing. Then, the variation (variable display) of the special symbol and the decorative symbol is started. When the variation of the special symbol and the decorative symbol is finished, when the big hit is determined, the gaming state is shifted to the big hit gaming state (first big hit gaming state). In the big hit gaming state, the opening / closing control of the large winning opening (first large winning opening) by the opening / closing plate 16 is performed 16 times (16 rounds, 1 round opening permissible time is 29 seconds). In this embodiment, the number of rounds in the big hit gaming state is fixed at 16, but the number of rounds (for example, any one of 2 rounds, 7 rounds, and 16 rounds) may be determined by lottery or the like.

  When the small hit is determined, the game control means controls the accessory 20 to the open state and starts the starting operation. In the starting operation state, the accessory 20 is open for 0.9 seconds. The number of times of opening (number of times of opening) is once or twice. In the start-up operation state, the game ball wins the accessory 20, and when the game ball wins the specific winning port 66 and is detected by the specific area switch 66a, a V winning is generated. When a V prize is generated, the gaming state is shifted to a big hit gaming state (second big hit gaming state). If no V prize has occurred, the game does not enter the second big hit gaming state. In other words, it becomes out of place.

  In this embodiment, in the second jackpot gaming state, the first grand prize opening is controlled to be opened / closed in all rounds, the round in which the first big prize opening is controlled to open / close, and the second big prize opening are There is a state in which a round controlled to open and close is mixed. In this way, there are a round with the first big prize opening where the continuation right of the next round is likely to occur and a round with the second big prize place where the continuation right of the next round is difficult to occur, so the variation of the game has been increased. Yes.

  FIG. 30 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the change of the special symbol and the decorative symbol and the start of the small hit game. As shown in FIG. 30, when the “start prize” occurs, the special symbol display unit 8 changes the special symbol, and the effect display device 9 performs the display effect in synchronization therewith. When the variable time has elapsed, a special symbol stop symbol is derived and displayed. If the stop symbol is not a big hit symbol, the accessory 20 is released (blade released) and a small hit game is started. Note that, as will be described below, the decorative design is changed in the effect display device 9 in synchronization with the change in the special design, but in FIG. 30, the change in the decorative design is omitted.

  FIG. 31 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the variation of the special symbol and the decorative symbol, the start of the small hit game, and the start of the big hit game. As shown in FIG. 31, when a “start prize” occurs, the special symbol display 8 changes the special symbol, and the effect display device 9 performs a display effect in synchronization therewith. Note that the example shown in FIG. 31 is an example in which variation patterns # 7 to # 9 described later are used. When the variable time has elapsed, a special symbol stop symbol is derived and displayed. If the stop symbol is not a big hit symbol, the accessory 20 is released (blade released) and a small hit game is started. When the stop symbol is a jackpot symbol ("3" or "7"), a jackpot display ("big hit" or "probability big hit") is performed, and the jackpot game is started. In that case, the game in the small hit game 8 starting operation state) is not executed. Thus, in this embodiment, the jackpot game state (first jackpot game state) that occurs when the stop symbol of the special symbol becomes a specific symbol, and the jackpot that occurs when a V-winning occurs in the jackpot game Since there is a gaming state (second jackpot gaming state), the player can enjoy a plurality of types of jackpot games. When the variation patterns # 7 to # 9 are used, since the variation time is long, even if the result is a small hit, the player is not required to go through the starting operation state until the variation time ends. It can be expected to occur. In addition, as will be described below, the decoration display pattern 9 is changed in the effect display device 9 in synchronization with the change of the special pattern. However, in FIG. 31, the change of the decoration pattern is omitted.

  FIG. 32 is an explanatory view showing an example of image display of the post-change effect (the effect executed before the end of the special symbol change and the start of the small hit game) in the effect display device 9. FIG. 32A is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a display effect for a small hit (opening once for an accessory), and FIG. 32B is an example of a display effect for a small hit (opening for an accessory twice). It is explanatory drawing shown. FIG. 32C is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a display effect when a V winning is generated in the small hit game. The display effect illustrated in FIG. 32C is executed, for example, during a small hit game. Note that the display effects illustrated in FIGS. 32A and 32B may also be executed during the small hit game.

  32A and 32B exemplify still images, the effect control microcomputer 100 causes the effect display device 9 to display the images in FIGS. 32A and 32B in the effect period after change. ) Are controlled so as to sequentially display images in which the contents of the images exemplified in (1) are changed (for example, images in which the petals are gradually dropped or moved). In addition, in synchronization with the display of the post-change effect on the effect display device 9, the post-change effect is also performed on the light emitter and the speaker 27.

  FIG. 33 is an explanatory diagram showing a relationship between a special symbol stop symbol and a winning type. As shown in FIG. 33, there are big hit symbols (in this example, “3” or “7”) and small hit symbols (in this example, other than “3” and “7”) as special symbols. However, the small hit symbol and the number of rounds in the second big hit gaming state correspond to each other. Further, the small hit symbol corresponds to the number of times the accessory 20 is released in the starting operation state. Therefore, a display relating to the player's advantage (disadvantage) is made at the stage before the V-winning occurs in the small hit game, and the player's interest is drawn to whether or not the game ball will win the specific winning slot 66. Can do.

  Note that the accessory 20 is controlled to be in an open state only in the starting operation state and the big hit gaming state. Therefore, in a game state other than those states, the game ball does not win a prize. Therefore, if a winning is detected inside the accessory in a gaming state other than those states, the winning is not a regular winning (abnormal winning). Therefore, in this embodiment, when an abnormal winning occurs, a notification to that effect is made and a prize ball payout based on the winning is not performed. Therefore, in the gaming machine provided with the accessory 20, it is easy to find fraud. Further, it becomes possible to prevent award ball payout based on fraud.

Next, the configuration and operation of control means and the like in the gaming machine will be described.
FIG. 34 is a block diagram showing an example of a circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 31. As shown in FIG. FIG. 34 also shows a payout control board 37, an effect control board 80, and the like. A game control microcomputer (corresponding to game control means) 560 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main board 31. The game control microcomputer 560 includes a ROM 54 for storing a game control (game progress control) program and the like, a RAM 55 as storage means used as a work memory, a CPU 56 for performing control operations in accordance with the program, and an I / O port unit 57. including. In this embodiment, the ROM 54 and the RAM 55 are built in the game control microcomputer 560. That is, the game control microcomputer 560 is a one-chip microcomputer. The one-chip microcomputer only needs to incorporate at least the CPU 56 and the RAM 55, and the ROM 54 may be external or built-in. The I / O port unit 57 may be externally attached.

  The game control microcomputer 560 further includes a random number circuit 503 that generates hardware random numbers. The random number circuit 503 may be provided outside the game control microcomputer 560 on the main board 31 instead of being built in the game control microcomputer 560.

  The RAM 55 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means, part or all of which is backed up by a backup power supply created on the power supply board. In this embodiment, the entire RAM 55 is backed up.

  In the game control microcomputer 560, the CPU 56 executes control in accordance with the program stored in the ROM 54, so that the game control microcomputer 560 (or CPU 56) executes (or performs processing) hereinafter. Specifically, the CPU 56 executes control according to a program. The same applies to microcomputers mounted on substrates other than the main substrate 31.

  In addition, the gate switch 32a, the first start opening switch 11a, the second start opening switch 12a, the third start opening switch 13a, the first prize winning switch 71a, the second prize winning switch 72a, the specific area switch 66a, the first Discharge port switch 85a, second discharge port switch 85b, second position sensor 922a, first position sensor 922b, winning port switches 38a, 39a, V winning switch 22, count switch 23, first magnetic sensor 95a, second magnetic sensor 95b, the third magnetic sensor 95c, the fourth magnetic sensor 95d, the fifth magnetic sensor 95e, the sixth magnetic sensor 95f, and the input driver circuit 58 that supplies the game control microcomputer 560 with detection signals from the vibration sensor 96a. 31. Further, a solenoid 15a for opening / closing the variable winning ball apparatus 15, a solenoid 21 for opening / closing the opening / closing plate 16, a back movable portion solenoid 98a for moving the back movable member 98, and a first member for opening / closing the opening member 77. A first role solenoid 77B, a second role solenoid 78B for opening and closing the opening member 78, a second rotating body drive motor 79A for rotating the second rotating body 90A, and a second for rotating the first rotating body 90B. The one-rotor drive motor 79B, the third rotor-drive motor 79C for rotating the third rotor 90C, and the guide motor 79D for driving the guide 92 are driven in accordance with instructions from the game control microcomputer 560. An output circuit 59 is also mounted on the main board 31. Further, an information output circuit (not shown) for outputting an information output signal such as jackpot information indicating the occurrence of a jackpot gaming state to an external device such as a hall computer is also mounted on the main board 31.

  In addition, the game control microcomputer 560 includes a special symbol display 8 that variably displays special symbols, a normal symbol display 10 that variably displays normal symbols, a special symbol hold memory display 18, and a normal symbol hold memory display 41. Perform display control.

  In this embodiment, an effect control means (configured by an effect control microcomputer) mounted on the effect control board 80 receives an effect control command from the game control microcomputer 560 via the relay board 177. The display control of the effect display device 9, the lighting control of the lamp, and the control of the speaker 27 are performed.

  FIG. 35 is a block diagram illustrating a circuit configuration example of the relay board 177, the effect control board 80, the lamp driver board 35, and the audio output board 70. In the example shown in FIG. 35, the lamp driver board 35 and the audio output board 70 are not equipped with a microcomputer, but may be equipped with a microcomputer. Further, without providing the lamp driver board 35 and the audio output board 70, only the effect control board 80 may be provided for effect control.

  The effect control board 80 has an effect control microcomputer 100 including an effect control CPU 101 and a RAM. The RAM may be externally attached. In the effect control board 80, the effect control CPU 101 operates in accordance with a program stored in a built-in or external ROM (not shown), and receives a capture signal from the main board 31 input via the relay board 177 ( In response to the (effect control INT signal), an effect control command is received via the input driver 102 and the input port 103. Further, the effect control CPU 101 causes the VDP (video display processor) 109 to perform display control of the effect display device 9 based on the effect control command.

  The effect control command and the effect control INT signal are first input to the input driver 102 on the effect control board 80. The input driver 102 allows the signal input from the relay board 177 to pass only in the direction toward the inside of the effect control board 80 (does not pass the signal in the direction from the inside of the effect control board 80 to the relay board 177). It is also a unidirectional circuit as a regulating means.

  Furthermore, the relay board 177 allows the signal input from the main board 31 to pass only in the direction toward the effect control board 80 (the signal does not pass in the direction from the effect control board 80 to the relay board 77). A unidirectional circuit 177A as a means is mounted. For example, a diode or a transistor is used as the unidirectional circuit. FIG. 35 illustrates a diode. A unidirectional circuit is provided for each signal. Furthermore, since the effect control command and the effect control INT signal are output from the main board 31 via the output port 571 that is a unidirectional circuit, the signal from the relay board 177 to the inside of the main board 31 is restricted. That is, the signal from the relay board 177 does not enter the inside of the main board 31 (the game control microcomputer 560 side). The output port 571 is a part of the I / O port unit 57 shown in FIG. Further, a signal driver circuit that is a unidirectional circuit may be further provided outside the output port 571 (on the relay board 77 side).

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 outputs a signal for driving the lamp to the lamp driver board 35 via the output port 105. Further, the production control CPU 101 outputs sound number data to the audio output board 70 via the output port 104.

  In the lamp driver board 35, a signal for driving the lamp is input to the lamp driver 352 via the input driver 351. The lamp driver 352 amplifies a signal for driving the lamp and supplies the amplified signal to each lamp provided on the frame side such as the top frame lamp 28a, the left frame lamp 28b, and the right frame lamp 28c. Further, it is supplied to a decorative lamp (not shown) provided on the frame side.

  In the voice output board 70, the sound number data is input to the voice synthesis IC 703 via the input driver 702. The voice synthesizing IC 703 generates voice or sound effect according to the sound number data, and outputs it to the amplifier circuit 705. The amplification circuit 705 outputs an audio signal obtained by amplifying the output level of the speech synthesis IC 703 to a level corresponding to the volume set by the volume 706 to the speaker 27. The voice data ROM 704 stores control data corresponding to the sound number data. The control data corresponding to the sound number data is a collection of data indicating the sound effect or sound output mode in a time series in a predetermined period (for example, a decorative symbol variation period).

  The signal for driving the lamp and the sound number data are communicated between the effect control CPU 101, the lamp driver board 35, and the audio output board 70 in such a way that a response signal is transmitted from the signal receiving side to the transmitting side. Communication).

  The effect control CPU 101 reads necessary data from a character ROM (not shown) in accordance with the received effect control command. The character ROM is for storing character image data displayed on the effect display device 9, specifically, a person, a character, a figure, a symbol, etc. (including a decorative design and a background design) in advance. The effect control CPU 101 outputs the data read from the character ROM to the VDP 109. The VDP 109 executes display control based on the data input from the effect control CPU 101.

  In this embodiment, a VDP 109 that performs display control of the effect display device 9 in cooperation with the effect control microcomputer 100 is mounted on the effect control board 80. The VDP 109 has an address space independent of the production control microcomputer 100, and maps a VRAM therein. The VRAM is a buffer memory for expanding image data generated by the VDP. Then, the VDP 109 outputs the image data in the VRAM to the effect display device 9.

  Next, the operation of the gaming machine will be described. FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing a main process executed by the game control microcomputer 560 on the main board 31. When power is supplied to the gaming machine and power supply is started, the input level of the reset terminal to which the reset signal is input becomes high level, and the gaming control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) After executing a security check process, which is a process for confirming whether the contents of the program are valid, the main process after step S1 is started. In the main process, the CPU 56 first performs necessary initial settings.

  In the initial setting process, the CPU 56 first sets the interrupt prohibition (step S1). Next, the interrupt mode is set to interrupt mode 2 (step S2), and a stack pointer designation address is set to the stack pointer (step S3). After initialization of the built-in device (CTC (counter / timer) and PIO (parallel input / output port), which are built-in devices (built-in peripheral circuits)) is performed (step S4), the RAM is accessible (Step S5). In the interrupt mode 2, the address synthesized from the value (1 byte) of the specific register (I register) built in the CPU 56 and the interrupt vector (1 byte: least significant bit 0) output from the built-in device is This mode indicates an interrupt address. The CPU 56 also executes processing for initializing the random number circuit 503. The CPU 56 performs setting for causing the random number circuit 503 to update the value of the random R. The random number circuit 503 generates a random number using a predetermined clock signal. As an example, the random number circuit 503 is set to output any numerical value of 0 to 598 to the CPU 56 when the numerical value is read from the CPU 56.

  Next, the CPU 56 checks the state of the output signal of the clear switch (for example, mounted on the power supply board) input via the input port (step S6). When the ON is detected in the confirmation, the CPU 56 executes a normal initialization process (steps S10 to S15, including S44 and S45).

  If the clear switch is not on, check whether data protection processing of the backup RAM area (for example, power supply stop processing such as addition of parity data) was performed when power supply to the gaming machine was stopped (Step S7). When it is confirmed that such protection processing is not performed, the CPU 56 executes initialization processing. Whether there is backup data in the backup RAM area is confirmed, for example, by the state of the backup flag set in the backup RAM area in the power supply stop process.

  When it is confirmed that the power supply stop process has been performed, the CPU 56 performs data check of the backup RAM area (step S8). In this embodiment, a parity check is performed as a data check. Therefore, in step S8, the calculated checksum is compared with the checksum calculated and stored by the same process in the power supply stop process. When the power supply is stopped after an unexpected power failure or the like, the data in the backup RAM area should be saved, so the check result (comparison result) is normal (matched). That the check result is not normal means that the data in the backup RAM area is different from the data when the power supply is stopped. In such a case, since the internal state cannot be returned to the state when the power supply is stopped, an initialization process that is executed when the power is turned on is not performed when the power supply is stopped.

  If the check result is normal, the CPU 56 recovers the game state restoration process (steps S41 to S43) for returning the internal state of the game control means and the control state of the electrical component control means such as the effect control means to the state when the power supply is stopped. Process). Specifically, the start address of the backup setting table stored in the ROM 54 is set as a pointer (step S41), and the contents of the backup setting table are sequentially set in the work area (area in the RAM 55) (step S42). ). The work area is backed up by a backup power source. In the backup setting table, initialization data for an area that may be initialized in the work area is set. As a result of the processing in steps S41 and S42, the saved contents of the work area that should not be initialized remain as they are. The parts that should not be initialized include, for example, data indicating the gaming state before the power supply is stopped (special symbol process flag, etc.), the area where the output state of the output port is saved (output port buffer), unpaid prize balls This is the part where data indicating the number is set.

  Further, the CPU 56 transmits a power failure recovery designation command as an initialization command at the time of power supply recovery (step S43). Then, the process proceeds to step S15.

  In this embodiment, it is confirmed whether the data in the backup RAM area is stored using both the backup flag and the check data. However, only one of them may be used. That is, either the backup flag or the check data may be used as an opportunity for executing the game state restoration process.

  In the initialization process, the CPU 56 first performs a RAM clear process (step S10). The RAM clear process initializes predetermined data (for example, count value data of a counter for generating a big hit determination random number) to 0, but is initialized to an arbitrary value or a predetermined value. You may make it do. Alternatively, the entire area of the RAM 55 may not be initialized, and predetermined data (for example, count value data of a counter for generating a big hit determination random number) may be left as it is. Further, the start address of the initialization setting table stored in the ROM 54 is set as a pointer (step S11), and the contents of the initialization setting table are sequentially set in the work area (step S12).

  By the processing of steps S10 to S12, for example, an initial value (for example, 0) is set to a flag for performing processing selectively according to the control state such as a special symbol process flag.

  Further, the CPU 56 initializes a sub board (a board on which a microcomputer other than the main board 31 is mounted) (a command indicating that the game control microcomputer 560 has executed an initialization process). Is also transmitted to the sub-board (step S13). For example, when the effect control microcomputer 100 receives the initialization designation command, the effect display device 9 performs screen display for notifying that the control of the gaming machine has been performed, that is, initialization notification.

  Further, the CPU 56 sets an abnormality notification prohibition flag (step S44) and sets a value corresponding to the prohibition period value in the prohibition period timer (step S45). The prohibition period value is a value indicating a period during which an abnormal winning notification described later is prohibited. The abnormality notification prohibition flag is a flag indicating that notification of an abnormal winning is prohibited, and is maintained in the set state until the prohibition period timer times out. Therefore, the start of the abnormal winning notification is prohibited for a predetermined period after the initialization notification is started in the effect display device 9.

  In step S15, the CPU 56 sets a CTC register built in the game control microcomputer 560 so that a timer interrupt is periodically generated every predetermined time (for example, 4 ms). That is, a value corresponding to, for example, 4 ms is set in a predetermined register (time constant register) as an initial value. In this embodiment, it is assumed that a timer interrupt is periodically taken every 4 ms.

  When the execution of the initialization process (steps S10 to S15) is completed, the CPU 56 repeatedly executes the display random number update process (step S17) and the initial value random number update process (step S18) in the main process. When executing the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process, the interrupt disabled state is set (step S16). When the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process are finished, the interrupt enabled state is set. Set (step S19). In this embodiment, the display random number is a random number for determining the stop symbol of the normal symbol, and the display random number update process is a process for updating the count value of the counter for generating the display random number. It is. The initial value random number update process is a process for updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number. In this embodiment, the initial value random number is a counter (normal symbol determination random number generation counter) for generating a random number for determining whether or not the display result of the normal symbol is a winning symbol. A game control process for controlling the progress of the game, which will be described later (the game control microcomputer 560 controls game devices such as an effect display device, a variable winning ball device, a ball payout device, etc. provided in the game machine itself. In a process for transmitting a command signal to cause another microcomputer to control, or a game machine control process), the count value of the counter for generating a random number for determining a normal symbol is one round (normal When the number of values between the minimum value and the maximum value of the random values for determination per symbol is increased), an initial value is set in the counter.

  When the timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 executes the timer interrupt process in steps S20 to S35 shown in FIG. In the timer interrupt process, first, a power-off detection process for detecting whether or not a power-off signal is output (whether or not an on-state is turned on) is executed (step S20). The power-off signal is output when, for example, a voltage drop monitoring circuit mounted on the power supply board detects a drop in the voltage of the power supplied to the gaming machine. In the power-off detection process, when detecting that the power-off signal has been output, the CPU 56 executes a power supply stop process for saving necessary data in the backup RAM area. Next, via the input driver circuit 58, the gate switch 32a, the first start opening switch 11a, the second start opening switch 12a, the third start opening switch 13a, the first winning combination winning switch 71a, and the second winning combination winning switch 72a. , Specific area switch 66a, first discharge port switch 85a, second discharge port switch 85b, second position sensor 922a, first position sensor 922b, winning port switch 38a, 39a, V winning switch 22, count switch 23, first The detection signals of the magnetic sensor 95a, the second magnetic sensor 95b, the third magnetic sensor 95c, the fourth magnetic sensor 95d, the fifth magnetic sensor 95e, the sixth magnetic sensor 95f, and the vibration sensor 96a are input, and their state determination is performed. Performed (switch processing: step S21).

  Next, the CPU 56 executes a display control process for performing display control of the special symbol display 8, the normal symbol display 10, the special symbol hold storage display 18, and the normal symbol hold storage display 41 (step S22). For the special symbol display 8 and the normal symbol display 10, control for outputting a drive signal to each display is executed according to the contents of the output buffer set in steps S33 and S34.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a process for notifying an abnormal winning when, for example, it is detected that a game ball has won a prize at a time other than the regular time (step S23: abnormal winning notification process).

  Next, a process of updating the count value of each counter for generating each determination random number such as a big hit determination random number used for game control is performed (determination random number update process: step S24). The CPU 56 further performs a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number and the display random number (initial value random number update process, display random number update process: steps S25 and S26).

FIG. 38 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. Each random number is used as follows.
(1) Random 2: Determine the variation pattern (variation time) of a special symbol (for variation pattern determination)
(2) Random 3: Determines whether or not to generate a hit based on a normal symbol (for normal symbol hit determination)
(3) Random 4: Determine initial value of random 3 (for determining random 3 initial value)
(4) Random 5: Determine the stop symbol of the normal symbol (for normal symbol determination)

  Note that a random number generated by the random number circuit 503 is used as a big hit determination random number for determining whether to win a big hit or a small hit. Hereinafter, the jackpot determination random number may be referred to as random 1 or random R. The random numbers (1) to (4) may be referred to as software random numbers.

  In step S24 in the game control process shown in FIG. 37, the game control microcomputer 560 counts up (adds 1) a counter for generating a random number for determination per ordinary symbol of (2). That is, the normal random number for determination per symbol is a random number for determination, and the other random numbers are display random numbers or initial value random numbers. In order to enhance the gaming effect, software random numbers other than the random numbers (2) to (4) may be used.

  In this embodiment, the special symbol stop symbol is also determined by determining whether or not the big hit or the small hit is generated by random 1 (random R) that is a hardware random number.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs special symbol process processing (step S27). In the special symbol process, the processing corresponding to the special symbol process flag for controlling the special symbol display 8 and the special prize opening (the big prize opening by the accessory 20 and the opening / closing plate 16) in a predetermined order according to the gaming state. Execute. The CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag according to the gaming state.

  Further, normal symbol process processing is performed (step S28). In the normal symbol process, the CPU 56 executes a corresponding process according to the normal symbol process flag for controlling the display state of the normal symbol display 10 and the control state of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 in a predetermined order. The CPU 56 updates the value of the normal symbol process flag according to the gaming state.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs a process of sending an effect control command related to the display control of the effect display device 9 (effect control command control process: step S29).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs information output processing for outputting data such as jackpot information, start information, probability variation information supplied to the hall management computer, for example (step S30).

  The CPU 56 also includes a first start port switch 11a, a second start port switch 12a, a third start port switch 13a, a first winning combination winning switch 71a, a second winning combination winning switch 72a, winning opening switches 38a and 39a, and Prize ball processing for setting the number of prize balls based on the detection signal of the count switch 23 is executed (step S31). Specifically, the first start opening switch 11a, the second start opening switch 12a, the third start opening switch 13a, the first winning combination winning combination switch 71a, the second winning combination winning combination switch 72a, the winning opening opening switches 38a and 39a, and In response to detection of winning based on one of the count switches 23 being turned on, a payout control command indicating the number of winning balls is output to a payout control microcomputer mounted on the payout control board 37. The payout control microcomputer drives the ball payout device 97 in accordance with a payout control command indicating the number of winning balls.

  In this embodiment, a RAM area (output port buffer) corresponding to the output state of the output port is provided. However, the CPU 56 provides the output port with contents relating to solenoid on / off in the RAM area of the output port. Output (step S32: output processing). The CPU 56 also performs signal output processing for driving the motors 22 and 24 in the output processing.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs special symbol display control processing for setting special symbol display control data for effect display of the special symbol in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data according to the value of the special symbol process flag ( Step S33). For example, if the fluctuation speed of the special symbol is 1 frame / 0.2 seconds, the CPU 56 increments the value of the display control data set in the output buffer by 1 every time 0.2 seconds elapse. Further, the CPU 56 performs variable display of the special symbol on the special symbol display 8 by outputting a drive signal in step S22 according to the display control data set in the output buffer.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a normal symbol display control process for setting normal symbol display control data for effect display of the normal symbol in an output buffer for setting the normal symbol display control data according to the value of the normal symbol process flag ( Step S34). For example, if the fluctuation rate of the normal symbol is 1 frame / 0.2 seconds, the CPU 56 increments the value of the display control data set in the output buffer by 1 every time 0.2 seconds elapse. Further, the CPU 56 outputs a normal signal on the normal symbol display 10 by outputting a drive signal in step S22 according to the display control data set in the output buffer. Thereafter, the interrupt permission state is set (step S35), and the process is terminated.

  With the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is started every 4 ms. The game control process corresponds to the processes of steps S21 to S34 (excluding step S30) in the timer interrupt process. In this embodiment, the game control process is executed by the timer interrupt process. However, in the timer interrupt process, for example, only a flag indicating that an interrupt has occurred is set, and the game control process is performed by the main process. May be executed.

  FIG. 39 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a relationship between a special symbol stop symbol and a determination value. However, FIG. 39 shows the number of determination values, not specific determination values. In this embodiment, the range of numerical values that can be taken by the random number for random determination (random R) is assumed to be 0 to 598. The total number of determination values is 599, which is a number that the jackpot determination random number can take. The 599 determination values are different numerical values. The CPU 56 extracts the count value from the random number circuit 503 at a predetermined time and uses the extracted value as the big hit determination random value. The big hit or the small hit corresponding to the determination value that matches the big hit determination random value is obtained. Decide to do. It should be noted that since the second big hit game is started when a V win is generated in the small hit game (corresponding to the starting operation state), it is substantially determined that the big hit or the small hit is decided. It is also to decide whether it will be the second big hit.

  There are two types of big hits: a normal big hit and a probable big hit. In any case, when the change of the special symbol is finished, the game shifts directly to the 16-round big hit game state (first big hit game state) without going through the starting operation state. Later, the gaming state shifts to the probability changing state (see FIG. 33).

  As shown in FIG. 39, in this embodiment, there are a plurality of types of small hits. The small hits include a small hit that opens the accessory 20 once in the starting operation state and a small hit that opens the accessory 20 twice in the starting operation state (see FIGS. 33 and 39). The small hit type and the special symbol stop symbol correspond to each other (see FIGS. 33 and 39). In addition, there are a plurality of types of second big hit games that are started on the condition that a V win has occurred in the small hit game. That is, there is a second big hit game with a different number of rounds.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 39, in this embodiment, when the gaming state is a probability variation state, the number of determination values corresponding to the big hit is larger than that in the normal state (non-probability variation state). That is, the probability of winning a big hit is increased. Further, in the probability variation state, the probability that the accessory 20 becomes a small hit that is opened twice is increased. In this example, in the probability variation state, the number of determination values corresponding to the small hits that the accessory 20 is released twice is (80 corresponding to the stop symbol 1 + 30 corresponding to the stop symbol 4 + stop symbol 6). Corresponding 125 pieces + 37 pieces corresponding to the stop symbol 8 + 90 pieces corresponding to the stop symbol 9) = 362 pieces. In the normal state, the number of judgment values corresponding to the small hits that the accessory 20 is released twice. (80 corresponding to stop symbol 1 + 125 corresponding to stop symbol 4 + 30 corresponding to stop symbol 6 + 67 corresponding to stop symbol 8 + 42 corresponding to stop symbol 9) = 344 It is a piece. Furthermore, in the probability variation state, the probability that the second big hit game with a large number of rounds is selected is increased. In the probability variation state, the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased, and the opening time of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is increased. Furthermore, the probability that a large number of times of opening is selected as the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is increased. That is, for the small hits where the big hit game is started on the condition that the V prize is won, there are a large number of determination values corresponding to those having a large number of times of opening in the big hit game. In this way, the game control microcomputer 560 changes the selection ratio of the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball apparatus (for example, the accessory 20) in the big hit gaming state in the probability variation state by changing the number of determination values. The selection ratio of the number of opening of the variable winning ball apparatus in the big hit gaming state in the state (non-probability changing state) can be changed. In the probability variation state, the probability of selecting the second big hit game with a large number of rounds may be set lower than the probability in the normal state.

  FIG. 40 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of the relationship between the variation pattern and the determination value. However, FIG. 40 shows the number of determination values, not specific determination values. The total number of determination values is 150, which is the number that can be taken by the random number for determining the variation pattern. The 150 determination values are different numerical values. The CPU 56 extracts the count value of the counter for generating the variation pattern determination random number at a predetermined time and uses the extracted value as the variation pattern determination random number. Decide to use the variation pattern corresponding to the value. That is, the variation time is selected based on the variation pattern determining random number. Note that the game control microcomputer 560 determines a variation pattern according to the type of stop symbol of the determined special symbol.

  FIG. 41 is a flowchart showing an example of a special symbol process (step S27) program executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31. As described above, in the special symbol process, a process for controlling the special symbol display 8 and the special winning opening is executed.

  When the CPU 56 performs the special symbol process, the start port switch (first start port switch 11a, second start port) for detecting that a game ball has won a start winning port provided in the game board 6 is provided. If the switch 12a or the third start opening switch 13a) is turned on, that is, if a start winning that causes the game ball to win the start winning opening has occurred (step S321), the start opening switch passing process is executed (step S322). . Then, any one of steps S300 to S310 is performed.

  The processes in steps S300 to S310 are as follows.

  Special symbol normal processing (step S300): Executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is zero. When the game control microcomputer 560 is ready to start the variable display of the special symbol, it checks the number of reserved memories (the number of start winning memories). The reserved memory number can be confirmed by the count value of the reserved memory number counter. If the number of reserved memories is not 0, it is determined whether or not to win. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (1 in this example) corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step S301).

  Fluctuation pattern setting process (step S301): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 1. The stop symbol after the variable display of the special symbol is determined. Also, the variation pattern is determined, and the variation time in the variation pattern (variable display time: the time from the start of variable display until the display result is derived and displayed (stop display)) Decide to do. Also, a variation time timer for measuring the variation time of the special symbol is started. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (2 in this example) corresponding to the special symbol changing process (step S302).

  Special symbol changing process (step S302): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 2. When the variation time of the variation pattern selected in the variation pattern setting process elapses (the variation time timer set in step S301 times out, that is, the variation time timer value becomes 0), the internal state (special symbol process flag) is specially set. It is updated to a value (3 in this example) corresponding to the symbol stop process (step SS303).

  Special symbol stop process (step S303): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 3. The variable display on the special symbol display 8 is stopped and the stop symbol is derived and displayed. In addition, control for transmitting a symbol confirmation designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed. If the big hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (7 in this example) corresponding to the big hit big win opening pre-processing (step S307). When the big hit flag is not set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (4 in this example) corresponding to the pre-release of the accessory (step S304). The effect control microcomputer 100 controls the effect display device 9 to stop the decorative symbols when receiving the symbol confirmation designation command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560.

  Pre-opening process of accessory (step S304): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 4. The game control microcomputer 560 executes a process for performing the starting operation, and changes the internal state (specifically, the value of the special symbol process flag) in accordance with the process of releasing the accessory (step S305). Update to the value (6 in this example).

  Processing during opening of an accessory (step S305): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 5. It is confirmed whether or not the specific area switch 66a is turned on, and whether or not the accessory release time has elapsed. When the specific area switch 66a is turned on, the V winning flag is set. When the bonus release time has elapsed, the bonus is closed, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (6 in this example) corresponding to the bonus post-processing (step S306).

  Post-combination processing (step S306): This is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 6. If the value of the accessory release count counter is set to -1 and the value of the accessory release count counter is not 0, the accessory is opened to perform the starting operation again, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is used. The value is updated to 5 (in this example, 5) corresponding to the object releasing process (step S305). If the value of the bonus release counter is 0, and the V winning flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is set to a value corresponding to the big winning opening opening pre-processing (step S307) (this In the example, update to 7). If the V winning flag is not set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (in this example, 0) corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S300).

  Preliminary winning opening opening process (step S307): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 7. Control is performed to open the second grand prize port (that is, the accessory 20) or the first grand prize port (large prize port by the opening and closing plate 16). More specifically, a counter (for example, a counter that counts the number of game balls that have entered the big prize opening) is initialized, and the big prize opening is opened. In addition, the execution time of the process for opening the special prize opening is set by the timer, and the internal state (specifically, the value of the special symbol process flag) is set to a value (this value corresponding to the process for opening the special prize opening (step S308)). In the example, update to 8). The pre-opening process for the big winning opening is executed for each round, but when the first round is started, the pre-opening process for the big winning opening is also a process for starting the big hit game.

  Large winning opening opening process (step S308): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 8. Processing to confirm the establishment of the closing condition of the big prize opening is performed. When the closing condition for the big prize opening is satisfied, the internal state (specifically, the value of the special symbol process flag) is set to a value (9 in this example) corresponding to the post winning prize closing process (step S309). ).

  Process after closing the big prize opening (step S309): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 9. Processing to confirm that all game balls have been discharged from the big prize opening is performed. When all the game balls are discharged and there are still remaining rounds and the continuation condition of the big hit game (the V winning) has been established, the internal state (specifically, the special symbol process flag) ) Is updated to a value (7 in this example) corresponding to the pre-opening pre-opening process (step S307). When all rounds are completed or when the continuation condition for the big hit game is not satisfied, the internal state is updated to a value (10 in this example) corresponding to the big hit end process (step S310).

  Big hit end process (step S310): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 10. Control is performed to cause the microcomputer 100 for effect control to perform display control for notifying the player that the big hit gaming state has ended. Then, the internal state (specifically, the value of the special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S300).

  Next, a method for sending a control command from the game control microcomputer 560 to the effect control microcomputer 100 will be described. FIG. 42 is an explanatory diagram showing a signal line of an effect control command transmitted from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80. As shown in FIG. 42, in this embodiment, the effect control command is transmitted from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80 via the relay board 177 with eight signal lines of the effect control signals CD0 to CD7. Further, between the main board 31 and the effect control board 80, a signal line of the effect control INT signal for transmitting the capture signal (effect control INT signal) is also wired.

  In this embodiment, the effect control command has a 2-byte structure, the first byte represents MODE (command classification), and the second byte represents EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always set to “1”, and the first bit (bit 7) of the EXT data is always set to “0”. Note that such a command form is an example, and other command forms may be used. For example, a control command composed of 1 byte or 3 bytes or more may be used.

  As shown in FIG. 43, the 8-bit effect control command data of the effect control command is output in synchronization with the effect control INT signal. The effect control microcomputer 100 mounted on the effect control board 80 detects that the effect control INT signal has risen, and starts a 1-byte data capturing process through an interrupt process. Therefore, when viewed from the effect control microcomputer 100, the effect control INT signal corresponds to a signal that triggers the capture of effect control command data.

  The effect control command is sent only once so that the effect control microcomputer 100 can recognize it. In this example, “recognizable” means that the level of the effect control INT signal changes, and that it is sent only once so as to be recognizable means that, for example, each of the first and second bytes of the effect control command data Accordingly, the production control INT signal is output in a pulse shape (rectangular wave shape) only once. The effect control INT signal may have a polarity opposite to that shown in FIG.

  FIG. 44 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command sent to the effect control microcomputer 100. As shown in FIG. In the example shown in FIG. 44, commands 8001 (H) to 800F (H) are effect control commands (variation for designating a variation pattern of decorative symbols variably displayed on the effect display device 9 in response to variable symbol special display. Pattern command) (corresponding to the variation patterns # 1 to # 9C, respectively). The effect control command for designating the variation pattern is also a command for designating the variation start. Therefore, when the production control microcomputer 100 receives any of the commands 8001 (H) to 800F (H), the production display device 9 performs control so that variable display of decorative symbols is started.

  Command 8CXX (H) (XX = 0 to 9) is an effect control command (display result designation command) that can specify a display result of variable display of decorative symbols designated by the variation pattern command. In this embodiment, the data set as XX is data indicating a special symbol stop symbol.

  The command 8F00 (H) is an effect control command (symbol confirmation designation command) indicating that the special symbol variable display (variation) is terminated and the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. When receiving the symbol confirmation designation command, the effect control microcomputer 100 ends the variable display (fluctuation) of the decorative symbols and derives and displays the display result. The derived display is to finally stop and display the symbol.

  Command 9000 (H) is an effect control command (initialization designation command: power-on designation command) transmitted when power supply to the gaming machine is started. Command 9200 (H) is an effect control command (power failure recovery designation command) transmitted when power supply to the gaming machine is resumed. When the power supply to the gaming machine is started, the gaming control microcomputer 560 transmits a power failure recovery designation command if data is stored in the backup RAM, and if not, initialization designation is performed. Send a command.

  Command 9F00 (H) is an effect control command (customer waiting demonstration designation command) for designating a customer waiting demonstration.

  The command A001 (H) is an effect control command (a jackpot start designation command: a fanfare designation command) that designates the start of a jackpot game. Command A002 (H) is an effect control command (small hit start designation command) for designating the start of a small hit game (starting operation state).

  The command A1XX (H) is an effect control command (special command during opening of a big winning opening) indicating a display during the opening of the big winning opening for the number of times (round) indicated by XX. A2XX (H) is an effect control command (designation command after opening the big winning opening) indicating the closing of the big winning opening for the number of times (round) indicated by XX.

  The command A301 (H) is an effect control command for displaying the jackpot end screen, that is, for ending the jackpot game (a jackpot end designation command: an ending designation command). Command A302 (H) is an effect control command (small hit end specifying command) for specifying the end of the small hit game. However, the small hit end designation command is transmitted when no V winning is made in the small hit game (starting operation state). When winning V, a jackpot start designation command is transmitted.

  Command B001 (H) is an effect control command (probability change state designation command) indicating that the gaming state has changed to the probability change state. Command B002 (H) is an effect control command (normal state designation command) indicating that the gaming state has returned from the probability changing state to the normal state (non-probability changing state).

  Command D001 (H) is an effect control command (first abnormal winning designation command) for instructing notification of abnormal winning to the first big winning opening (lower attacker). The command D002 (H) is an effect control command (second abnormal winning designation command) for instructing the accessory (variable winning ball apparatus) 20 to notify the abnormal winning. The command D004 (H) is an effect control command (start winning abnormal winning designation command) for instructing the third winning winning opening (ordinary electric accessory) 15 to notify the abnormal winning.

  Command D005 (H) is an effect control command (first vibration abnormality notification designation command) for designating that the vibration sensor 96a notifies the detection of vibration in a predetermined first mode. Command D006 (H) is an effect control command (second vibration abnormality notification designation command) that designates that the vibration sensor 96a has detected vibration in a predetermined second mode. In this embodiment, when vibration of the gaming machine is detected at the time of winning the variable winning ball apparatus 20, a vibration abnormality is notified in the first mode (for example, a notification mode using screen display and lamp display). Is done. Further, when vibration of the gaming machine is detected when it is not at the time of winning the variable winning ball apparatus 20, vibration abnormality is notified in the second mode (for example, a notification mode using only lamp display).

  Command D007 (H) is an effect control command (guidance unit abnormality notification designation command) for designating notification that abnormality of guidance unit 92 has been detected. Command D008 (H) is an effect control command (magnetic abnormality notification designation command) that designates notification that any one of the magnetic sensors 95a to 95f has detected a magnetic abnormality.

  Command E001 (H) is an effect control command (start winning designation command) indicating that a start winning has occurred. Note that the effect control command indicating that the start winning has occurred may be an effect control command indicating the reserved storage number itself.

  The command E1XX (H) is an effect control command (time reduction number designation command) indicating the number of times that the special symbol can be changed (remaining number of times) in the time reduction state. It should be noted that the effect control command related to the special symbol variation in the short time state may be an effect control command indicating the number of times the special symbol variation has been executed in the short time state (including the variation executed when the effect control command is transmitted). . In this embodiment, the short time state is a gaming state in which the normal symbol variation time is shortened. Even when the gaming state is the probability variation state, the variation time of the normal symbol is shortened.

  The command E401 (H) is an effect control command (an accessory winning designation command) indicating that a winning for the accessory 20 has occurred. Command E 402 (H) is an effect control command (V winning designation command) indicating that a winning at the specific winning opening 66 has occurred.

  The effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80 receives the above-described effect control command from the game control microcomputer 560 mounted on the main board 31. Then, the display state of the effect display device 9 is changed according to the contents shown in FIG. 44, the display state of the light emitter such as a lamp is changed, and the sound number data is output to the audio output board 70.

  FIG. 45 is a flowchart showing the start-port switch passing process in step S312. In the start port switch passing process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the reserved storage number is 4 which is the upper limit value (step S41). If the number of reserved memories is 4, the process is terminated.

  If the number of reserved memories is not 4, the value of the reserved memory number counter indicating the number of reserved memories is incremented by 1 (step S42). Further, the CPU 56 reads a count value from a counter for generating a random number and extracts a software random number, and reads a count value of the random number circuit 503 to extract a random R (a jackpot determination random number generated by the random number circuit 503). Then, a process of storing them in the storage area in the reserved storage buffer corresponding to the value of the reserved storage number counter as the extracted random number value is executed (step S43). In step 43, the CPU 56 extracts a random 2 (see FIG. 38) value (a counter value for generating a variation pattern random number) as a software random number. In the reserved storage buffer, the same number of storage areas as the upper limit value of the number of reserved memories is secured. Further, a counter for generating a random number for variation pattern and a holding storage buffer are formed in the RAM 55. “Formed in RAM” means an area in the RAM.

  Further, the display of the special symbol hold memory display 18 is changed to a display showing the value of the hold memory number counter (step S44). Further, control for transmitting a start winning designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed (step S45). Specifically, when the CPU 56 transmits an effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100, the address of the command transmission table (preliminarily set for each command in the ROM) corresponding to the effect control command is used as a pointer. set. Then, the address of the command transmission table corresponding to the effect control command is set in the pointer, and the effect control command is transmitted in the effect control command control process (step S29) (the same applies to other effect control commands).

  46 and 47 are flowcharts showing the special symbol normal process (step S300) in the special symbol process. The state where the special symbol normal process is executed is when the value of the special symbol process flag is a value indicating step S300. The case where the value of the special symbol process flag is a value indicating step S300 is a state in which the special symbol display unit 8 does not display the variation of the special symbol and the jackpot game is not executed. State.

  In the special symbol normal process, the CPU 56 checks the number of reserved memories (step S51). Specifically, the count value of the pending storage number counter is confirmed. If the number of reserved memories is 0, the process is terminated.

  If the reserved memory number is not 0, each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved memory number = 1 in the reserved memory number buffer of the RAM 55 is read and stored in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55 (step S52). Then, the value of the reserved memory number is decreased by 1 (the count value of the reserved memory number counter is decremented by 1), and the contents of each storage area are shifted (step S53). That is, each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved memory number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the reserved memory number buffer of the RAM 55 is stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved memory number = n−1. To store. Therefore, the order in which the random number values stored in the respective storage areas corresponding to the number of reserved memories is extracted always matches the order of the number of reserved memories = 1, 2, 3 and 4. Yes.

  Then, the CPU 56 reads the jackpot determination random number (random R) from the random number buffer area (step S61), and executes the jackpot determination module (step S62). The big hit determination module is a program that compares a predetermined determination value (see FIG. 39) with a big hit determination random number and executes a process for determining whether to make a big hit or a small hit. Note that deciding whether to make a big hit or a small win means deciding whether or not to shift to the first big hit gaming state or the starting operation state, but the special symbol display 8 has a stop symbol ( It also means determining the display result.

  When it is decided to make a normal big hit (step S63), the CPU 56 sets a big hit flag (step S71). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step S301) (step S69). When it is determined that the probability variation big hit is to be made (step S72), the CPU 56 sets a big hit flag and a probability variation big hit flag (steps S73, S74). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step S301) (step S69).

  If it is not determined to be a big hit, the CPU 56 sets the value of the time reduction counter indicating the number of times the special symbol can be changed in the time reduction state when the time reduction flag indicating the time reduction state is set. -1 (steps S64 and S65), and a control for transmitting a time-saving number designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed (step S66). When the value of the time reduction counter becomes 0, a time reduction end flag is set in order to shift the gaming state to the non-time reduction state when the variable display ends (steps S67 and S68). Then, control goes to a step S69.

  In this embodiment, when it is decided not to make a big hit, it is decided to make a small hit (see FIG. 39). That is, the CPU 56 does not make any decision in the lottery for determining whether or not to win the game.

  FIG. 48 is a flowchart showing the variation pattern setting process (step S301) in the special symbol process. In the variation pattern setting process, the CPU 56 reads the variation pattern determination random number from the random number buffer area (step S90). Then, a variation pattern is selected from the variation pattern table based on the variation pattern determination random number (step S91). The fluctuation pattern table is an area of the ROM 54 in which determination values are set in correspondence with the fluctuation patterns as shown in FIG.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a variation pattern command corresponding to the variation pattern selected in step S91 to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S92). Further, control for transmitting a display result designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed (step S93).

  Also, the special symbol change is started (step S94). For example, a start flag referred to in the special symbol display control process in step S33 is set. Further, a value corresponding to the variation time corresponding to the variation pattern selected in step S91 is set in the variation time timer formed in the RAM 55 (step S95). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol changing process (step S302) (step S96).

  FIG. 49 is a flowchart showing the special symbol changing process (step S303) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol changing process, the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the variable time timer (step S121), and when the variable time timer times out (step S122), the CPU 56 checks whether the big hit flag is set (step S123). If the big hit flag is set, the process proceeds to step S125 as it is. When the big hit flag is not set, the effect time (3 seconds or 6 seconds in this embodiment) is set in the effect time timer formed in the RAM 55 (step S124). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol stop process (step S304) (step S125). If the variable time timer has not timed out, the process ends.

  FIG. 50 is a flowchart showing the special symbol stop process (step S304) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the special symbol stop symbol has already been derived and displayed (step S130). When the stop symbol has already been derived and displayed, if the production time timer has timed out (if the value is 0), the value of the special symbol process flag is set in the pre-release function (step S304). The corresponding value is updated (steps S146 and S145). If the effect time timer has not timed out, the value of the effect time timer is decremented by 1 (step S147). Whether or not the special symbol stop symbol has already been derived and displayed is confirmed, for example, by setting a flag when executing the process of step S131 and checking whether or not the flag is set in the process of step S130. .

  If the special symbol stop symbol is not derived and displayed, the CPU 56 sets the end flag referred to in the special symbol display control process in step S33 to end the special symbol variation, and the special symbol display 8 stops. Control for deriving and displaying symbols is performed (step S131). Moreover, control which transmits the symbol determination designation | designated command to the microcomputer 100 for effect control is performed (step S132).

  When the big hit flag is set (3 or 7 as a specific display result is derived and displayed on the effect display device 9), the CPU 56 transmits a big hit start designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100. Control is performed (steps S133 and S134). Also, the number of times of opening (number of rounds), which is the number of times that the big winning opening can be opened in the big hit game, is set in the opening number counter (step S135), and the pre-round start time (a new round is started) is set in the pre-round start timer. For example, a value corresponding to a notification time in the effect display device 9 is set (step S136). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit round start pre-processing (step S307) (step S137). Note that the number of rounds set in the release count counter is 16 corresponding to 16 rounds (16R) which is the number of rounds per first big hit.

  When the big hit flag is not set, control for transmitting a small hit start designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed (steps S133 and S140). In addition, an effect time (3 seconds or 6 seconds in this embodiment) is set in the effect time timer formed in the RAM 55 (step S141). The effect time is a time corresponding to a period during which the effect control microcomputer 100 is executing the effect after the fluctuation is stopped. If the time reduction end flag is set, the time reduction end flag is reset and the time reduction flag is reset (steps S142, S143, and S144).

  FIG. 51 is a flowchart showing the pre-opening process (step S304). In the pre-opening process, the CPU 56 sets 1 or 2 in the multi-function opening counter that indicates the number of times the variable winning ball apparatus 20 (playing object) is released in the starting operation (step S411), and sets the opening time of the playing object. A value corresponding to the opening time (for example, 0.9 seconds) is set in the accessory opening time timer shown (step S412). Note that the value set in the accessory release count counter is a value (see FIG. 39) corresponding to the special symbol stop symbol determined in step S62. And the accessory 20 is made into an open state (step S413). Specifically, driving of the first accessory solenoid 77B and the second accessory solenoid 78B for driving the opening members 77 and 78 is started, and the accessory (variable winning ball apparatus) 20 is opened. Also, the in-function game ball number counter that counts the game balls that have entered the inside of the accessory 20 is cleared (initialized to 0) (step S414), and the value of the special symbol process flag is changed to the processing during the release of the accessory ( The value is updated according to step S305) (step S415).

  FIG. 52 is a flowchart showing the process during opening of an accessory (step S305). In the process during opening of the accessory, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the accessory release time timer has timed out (step S420). If it has timed out, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the accessory release number counter is 0 (whether or not the last release in the starting operation state has already ended) (step S420A). If the value of the bonus release counter is 0, the process proceeds to step S434. If the value of the accessory release number counter is not 0, the value of the accessory release number counter is decremented by 1 (step S420B). Then, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the accessory release number counter has become 0 (step S420C). Then, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the accessory release number counter has become 0 (step S420C). When the value of the accessory release number counter becomes 0, that is, when the start operation end condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S434. When the value of the accessory release number counter is not 0, the CPU 56 performs control for releasing the accessory again. That is, a value corresponding to the opening time (for example, 0.9 seconds) is set in the accessory opening time timer (step S420D). Further, the accessory 20 is controlled to be in an open state (step S420E).

  In step S434, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the in-function game ball number counter is zero. If the value of the in-game game ball number counter is not 0, the process proceeds to step S424. When the value of the game ball number counter in the accessory becomes 0, the rotating bodies 90A to 90C and the back movable part 98 are stopped, and the guide part 92 is set to the initial position (front side with respect to the gaming machine). (Step S434A).

  Note that the initial position of the guiding unit 92 is the position of the guiding unit 92 when the position sensor 922b outputs a detection signal. That is, it is the position of the guiding portion 92 when the slit 921a provided in the disk member 921 comes to a position corresponding to the sensor installation position. Therefore, the CPU 56 actually stops driving the induction motor 79D when the position sensor 922b outputs a detection signal in step S433.

  Further, when the first position passage flag and the first time passage time measurement timer are set in the abnormality detection process described later, the CPU 56 sets the rotating bodies 90A to 90C and the back movable portion 98 in step S434A. When the guide unit 92 is stopped and stopped at the initial position, the first position passing flag and the time measuring timer after passing the first position are reset.

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not a post-closing time measurement flag indicating that the elapsed time since the accessory 20 is closed (see step S432) is being measured is set (step S434B). If not set, a time measurement flag after closing is set, and a predetermined time is set in a time measurement timer after closing for measuring the elapsed time after closing the accessory 20 (step S434C), step The process proceeds to S424. The post-closure time measurement timer has a sufficient time (for example, 1.5) from when the game ball enters the accessory 20 until it is detected by the first accessory winning switch 71a or the second accessory winning switch 72a. Second) is set.

  If the post-closing time measurement flag is set, the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the value of the post-closing time measurement timer (step S434D) and confirms whether or not the post-closing time measurement timer has timed out (step S434E). . If not timed out, the process proceeds to step S424. If it has timed out, the time measurement flag after closing is reset (step S434F), and the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the post-closing process of the accessory (step S306) (step S435).

  As described above, the CPU 56 determines that when the value of the in-game game ball number counter becomes 0 after the bonus release time (0.9 seconds) for the final release has elapsed, that is, for all games. When the ball is ejected from the accessory 20, the rotating bodies 90 </ b> A to 90 </ b> C and the back movable unit 98 are stopped, and the guide unit 92 is stopped at the initial position (front side with respect to the gaming machine), and a special symbol process is performed. The value of the flag is updated to a value corresponding to the post-completion processing (steps SS420, S420A, S420C, S434, S434A, S435). In other words, in the process of releasing an accessory, the game state (in this case, the value of the special symbol process flag) is changed on condition that all the game balls are discharged from the accessory 20. It should be noted that the special symbol process flag value is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process on condition that no V winning has occurred in the post-combination processing (see steps S454 and S462 in FIG. 59).

  Further, in this embodiment, after the final opening is completed and the accessory 20 is closed, control is performed so as to wait until a predetermined period elapses before proceeding to processing after closing the accessory (steps S434B to S434B). (See S435). When a game ball that has entered the accessory 20 immediately before the accessory 20 is closed wins, it is possible to prevent a situation where it is determined that the prize is abnormal even though it is a regular winning.

  If the accessory release time timer has not timed out, the value of the accessory release time timer is decremented by 1 (step S421). Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the accessory release time timer has timed out (step S422). If time-out has occurred, the accessory 20 is controlled to be closed (step S432). Specifically, the first accessory solenoid 77B and the second accessory solenoid 78B are driven in a direction to close the opening and closing members 77 and 78.

  If the accessory release time timer has not timed out, the rotating body / movable part control is executed (step S423). Further, an abnormality detection process for detecting a magnetic abnormality, a vibration abnormality, or an abnormality of the guiding portion 92 is executed (step S423A). Further, when the first winning combination winning switch 71a or the second winning combination winning switch 72a is turned on, that is, when a gaming ball winning the winning combination is detected (step S424), the value of the in-function gaming ball number counter is incremented by one. At the same time (step S425), control for transmitting a prize winning designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed (step S426). In addition, after the winning combination for setting the winning combination for measuring the elapsed time since the winning of the game ball in the winning combination 20 is set (step S426A), the winning combination flag indicating that the playing ball has been won in the winning combination 20 is set. A predetermined value (for example, 15 seconds) is set in the elapsed time measuring timer (step S426B). The elapsed time measurement timer after winning the winning combination is set to a sufficient time required for the game ball to reach the discharge opening 85A, 80B or the specific winning opening 66 after winning the winning combination 20. When the outlet switches 85a and 85b are turned on, that is, when a game ball discharged from the accessory is detected (step S427), the value of the in-function game ball number counter is decremented by 1 (step S428).

  When the specific area switch 66a indicating that the game ball has entered the specific winning opening 66 is turned on (step S429), the V winning flag is set (step S430) and a V winning designation command is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100. Control is performed (step S431).

  53 and 54 are flowcharts showing the rotating body / movable part control. In the rotator / movable part control, the CPU 56 checks whether or not each of the rotators 90A to 90C, the guide part 92, and the back movable part 98 is operating (rotating body / movable part operating) (step S4201). If not in operation, 1 is set to the first step number pointer (step S4202). The first step number pointer is a pointer indicating excitation pattern data in the excitation pattern output to the second rotating body drive motor 79A and the third rotating body drive motor 79C. Next, the CPU 56 loads the excitation pattern A data in the excitation pattern A indicated by the first step number pointer (step S4203). Then, CPU 56 outputs excitation pulses to second rotating body drive motor 79A and third rotating body drive motor 79C, respectively, according to the loaded excitation pattern A data (step S4204).

  FIG. 55 is an explanatory diagram showing an excitation pattern used for exciting the stepping motors 79A to 79D. In this embodiment, an excitation pattern A shown in FIG. 55A is used to excite the second rotating body drive motor 79A and the third rotating body drive motor 79C. As shown in FIG. 55A, the excitation pattern A is composed of excitation pattern data of 8 steps. As shown in FIG. 55A, in this embodiment, the second rotary body drive motor 79A and the third rotary body drive motor 79C are 1-2 by being exemplified using the excitation pattern A. Driven by phase excitation. Then, magnetic pulses are sequentially output to the second rotating body drive motor 79A and the third rotating body drive motor 79C in accordance with the excitation pattern data of step numbers 1 to 8, whereby the second rotating body 90A and the third rotating body 90C. Are rotated respectively.

  Next, the CPU 56 sets 1 in the second step number pointer (step S4205). The second step number pointer is a pointer indicating excitation pattern data in the excitation pattern output to the first rotating body drive motor 79B. Next, the CPU 56 loads the excitation pattern B data in the excitation pattern B indicated by the second step number pointer (step S4206). Then, the CPU 56 outputs an excitation pulse to the first rotating body drive motor 79B according to the loaded excitation pattern B data (step S4207).

  In this embodiment, an excitation pattern B shown in FIG. 55B is used to excite the first rotating body drive motor 79B. As shown in FIG. 55 (b), the excitation pattern B is composed of 11-step excitation pattern data. Also, as shown in FIG. 55 (b), in this embodiment, the first rotating body drive motor 79B is driven by 1-2 phase excitation by being exemplified using the excitation pattern B. Then, the first rotating body 90B is rotated by sequentially outputting magnetic pulses to the first rotating body drive motor 79B in accordance with the excitation pattern data of step numbers 1 to 11.

  Next, the CPU 56 sets 1 in the third step number pointer (step S4208). The third step number pointer is a pointer that points to excitation pattern data in the excitation pattern output to the guide motor 79D. Next, the CPU 56 loads excitation pattern A data in the excitation pattern A indicated by the third step number pointer (step S4209). Then, CPU 56 outputs an excitation pulse to induction unit motor 79D in accordance with the loaded excitation pattern A data (step S4210).

  In this embodiment, an excitation pattern A shown in FIG. 55 (a) is used to excite the induction motor 79D. Then, magnetic pulses are sequentially output to the induction unit motor 79D in accordance with the excitation pattern data of step numbers 1 to 8, whereby the induction unit 92 is in the forward direction (in this embodiment, the left direction with respect to the front of the gaming machine). To work. Further, in this embodiment, when the induction unit 92 moves to the maximum on the left side, each excitation pattern data of the excitation pattern A is converted into a magnetic pulse by the induction unit motor 79D in the order opposite to the normal direction (in order of step numbers 8 to 1). , The guiding portion 92 operates in the reverse direction (in this embodiment, the right direction with respect to the front of the gaming machine). When the guide unit 92 moves to the maximum right side, the guide unit 92 is controlled so as to move again in the forward direction.

  Then, the CPU 56 sets an initial position passage flag (step S4211). Note that the initial position passage flag is a flag indicating that the guide unit 92 has passed the initial position (specifically, a detection signal from the first position sensor 922b has been input). In this embodiment, when driving the guide section 92 for the first time, the driving is started from the state where the guide section 92 is in the initial position (the state facing the front), so the initial position passing flag is set.

  If the rotating body / movable unit is operating in step S4201, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the first step number pointer is 8 (step S4212). If it is 8, 1 is set to the first step number pointer (step S4213). If not 8, 1 is added to the first step number pointer (step S4214). Next, the CPU 56 loads the excitation pattern A data in the excitation pattern A indicated by the first step number pointer (step S4215). Then, CPU 56 outputs excitation pulses to second rotating body drive motor 79A and third rotating body drive motor 79C, respectively, according to the loaded excitation pattern A data (step S4216).

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the second step number pointer is 11 (step S4217). If 11, the second step number pointer is set to 1 (step S4218). If not 11, 1 is added to the second step number pointer (step S4219). Next, the CPU 56 loads the excitation pattern B data in the excitation pattern B indicated by the second step number pointer (step S4220). Then, the CPU 56 outputs an excitation pulse to the first rotating body drive motor 79B according to the loaded excitation pattern B data (step S4221).

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the reverse rotation flag is set (step S4222). The reverse rotation flag is a flag indicating that the induction motor 79D is being rotated in the reverse direction. If it is not set (that is, if the induction motor 79D is being driven to rotate in the forward direction), it is confirmed whether or not the third step number pointer is 8 (step S4223). If it is 8, 1 is set to the third step number pointer (step S4224). If not 8, 1 is added to the third step number pointer (step S4225). Next, the CPU 56 loads excitation pattern A data in the excitation pattern A indicated by the third step number pointer (step S4226). Then, the CPU 56 outputs an excitation pulse to the induction unit motor 79D according to the loaded excitation pattern A data (step S4227).

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not an initial position passage flag is set (step S4228). If not set, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not a detection signal is input from the first position sensor 922b of the guide section 92 (step S4229). If a detection signal is input, an initial position passage flag is set (step S4230). That is, when a detection signal is input from the first position sensor 922b, the guide 92 is in a front-facing state and the slit 921a of the disk member 921 is at the same position as the first position sensor 922b (FIG. 26). (See (C)), it is determined that the initial position has been passed, and an initial position passing flag is set. Then, a predetermined value (for example, 360 (when rotating once in 480 steps)) is set in the positive direction counter (step S4231). The positive direction counter is a counter for counting the number of excitation steps of the induction unit motor 79D after the induction unit 92 has passed the initial position when the induction unit motor 79D is rotating in the positive direction. When a detection signal is input from the second position center 922b (when the guide unit 92 faces the front), the guide unit 92 is kept facing the front for a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds). You may make it stop.

  If the initial position passage flag is set, the CPU 56 decrements the value of the positive direction counter by 1 (step S4232) and determines whether the value of the positive direction counter after the subtraction is 0 (step S4233). ). If it is 0, the CPU 56 determines that the guide section 92 has moved to the maximum point in the left direction (see FIG. 27C), and sets the reverse rotation flag to reverse the rotation direction of the guide section motor 79D. (Step S4234). If it is not 0, the processing is terminated as it is.

  If the reverse rotation flag is set (that is, if the induction motor 79D is being rotated in the reverse direction), it is confirmed whether or not the third step number pointer is 8 (step S4235). If it is 8, 1 is set to the third step number pointer (step S4236). If not 8, 1 is added to the third step number pointer (step S4237). Next, the CPU 56 loads the excitation pattern A data in the excitation pattern A indicated by the third step number pointer (step S4238). Then, the CPU 56 outputs an excitation pulse to the induction unit motor 79D according to the loaded excitation pattern A data (step S4239).

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not an initial position passage flag is set (step S4240). If not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not a detection signal has been input from the first position sensor 922b of the guiding section 92 (step S4241). If a detection signal is input, an initial position passage flag is set (step S4242). That is, when a detection signal is input from the first position sensor 922b, the guide 92 is in a front-facing state and the slit 921a of the disk member 921 is at the same position as the first position sensor 922b (FIG. 26). (See (C)), it is determined that the initial position has been passed, and an initial position passing flag is set. Then, a predetermined value (for example, 360 (when rotating once in 480 steps)) is set in the reverse direction counter (step S4243). The reverse counter is a counter for counting the number of excitation steps of the induction unit motor 79D after the induction unit 92 has passed the initial position when the induction unit motor 79D is rotated in the reverse direction. When a detection signal is input from the second position center 922b (when the guide unit 92 faces the front), the guide unit 92 is kept facing the front for a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds). You may make it stop.

  If the initial position passage flag is set, the CPU 56 decrements the value of the backward counter by 1 (step S4244) and determines whether the value of the backward counter after the subtraction is 0 (step S4245). ). If it is 0, the CPU 56 determines that the guide section 92 has moved to the maximum point in the right direction (see FIG. 28C), and in order to return the rotation direction of the guide section motor 79D to the forward direction, Is reset (step S4246). If it is not 0, the processing is terminated as it is.

  56 and 57 are timing charts showing examples of excitation pulses output to the motors 79A to 79D. In this embodiment, by executing the processing of steps S4202 to S4204 and S4212 to S4216, the four terminals (φ1 to φ4) of the second rotating body drive motor 79A and the third rotating body drive motor 79C are respectively As shown in FIG. 56 (a), excitation pulses are output in an 8-step cycle according to the excitation pattern A. Further, by executing the processing of steps S4205 to S4207 and S4217 to S4221, each of the four terminals (φ1 to φ4) of the first rotating body drive motor 79B has 11 according to the excitation pattern B as shown in FIG. An excitation pulse is output at a step cycle.

  In this embodiment, the processing of steps S4208 to S4211, and S4223 to S4234 is executed, so that when guiding unit 92 is driven leftward (when guiding unit motor 79D is driven to rotate in the forward direction). , Excitation pulses are output to the four terminals (φ1 to φ4) of the induction unit motor 79D in a cycle of 8 steps according to the excitation pattern A as shown in FIG. In addition, when the processing of steps S4235 to S4246 is executed, when driving the guiding unit 92 in the right direction (when driving the guiding unit motor 79D in the reverse direction), each of the four guiding unit motors 79D has four. As shown in FIG. 56 (b), excitation pulses are output to the terminals (φ1 to φ4) according to the excitation pattern A in an eight-step cycle in the order of steps reverse to when driving in the forward direction.

  By executing the above processing, the respective motors 79A to 79C are rotationally driven based on different excitation patterns (8-step excitation pattern A and 11-step excitation pattern B) (first rotating body drive motor). In the control of 79B, by outputting the same excitation pulse continuously over a plurality of steps according to the excitation pattern B), the rotation periods of the rotating bodies 90A to 90C can be controlled to be different from each other. For example, by executing the processing as described above, the rotation period of one rotation of the second rotating body 90A is (step) × (number of rotations) × (excitation time of one step) × (gear ratio) = 8. × 30 × 4 ms × 8 = 7680 ms In addition, the rotation period of one rotation of the first rotating body 90B is 11 × 120 × 4 ms × 1 = 5280 ms, and the rotation period of one rotation of the third rotating body 90C is 8 × 120 × 4 ms × 5/4 = 4800 ms. It becomes. Therefore, for example, it is possible to prevent a state in which the rotation cycle of any one of the rotating bodies is an integral multiple of the rotation cycle of any other rotating body, and the rotation cycles of the respective rotating bodies 90A to 90C have regularity. It can be kept out.

  For example, assuming that the excitation pattern A is used in the same manner as the second rotary body drive motor 79A and the third rotary body drive motor 79C to drive the first rotary body drive motor 79B, one round of the first rotary body 90B is used. The rotation period is 8 × 120 × 4 ms × 1 = 3840 ms. Then, a state occurs in which the rotation period 7680 ms of the second rotating body 90A is an integral multiple (twice) of the rotation period 3840 ms of the first rotating body 90B. In this case, regularity occurs between the rotation period of the second rotating body 90A and the rotation period of the first rotating body 90B, so that the game ball that has passed through the path member 91B in the accessory 20 is the first rotating body. The game ball guided by the first rotating body 90B sticks to the advantageous part 93 of the second rotating body 90A with a very high frequency when it is well fitted to the advantageous part 190b of the second rotating body 90A. A state will occur, or conversely, it will not stick at all. Therefore, there is a risk that the interest of the player may be reduced. In this embodiment, the motors 79A to 79C are rotationally driven based on different excitation patterns (8-step excitation pattern A and 11-step excitation pattern B), so that the rotation cycle of each of the rotating bodies 90A to 90C is increased. It can be controlled to be different from each other, preventing a situation in which the state of sticking to the advantageous part 93 of the second rotating body 90A occurs at an extremely high frequency or the state of not sticking at all. can do.

  FIG. 58 is a flowchart showing the abnormality detection process (step S421A). In the abnormality detection process, the CPU 56 determines whether or not an accessory winning prize flag is set (step S4251). If not set, the process proceeds to step S4255. If it has been set, 1 is subtracted from the elapsed time measurement timer after winning the winning combination (step S4252), and it is confirmed whether the elapsed time measurement timer after winning the winning combination has timed out (step S4253). If not timed out, the process proceeds to step S4255. If the time has expired, the winning prize winning flag is reset (step S4254).

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not a detection signal is input from the vibration sensor 96a (step S4255). If no detection signal is input, the process proceeds to step S4259. If a detection signal has been input, it is confirmed whether or not an accessory winning flag has been set (step S4256). If set, a first vibration abnormality notification designation command is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S4257). That is, since it is a case where the vibration of the gaming machine is detected when a prize is won for the accessory 20 (when an illegal act such as shaking the gaming machine is detected), the first mode (for example, screen display and lamp) The display control means is designated to notify the vibration abnormality in (display). If not set, a second vibration abnormality notification designation command is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S4258). That is, since it is not when the game machine has detected the vibration but the winning combination 20 has been won, the effect control means is designated to notify the vibration abnormality in the second mode (for example, only lamp display).

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not a first position passing flag indicating that a detection signal from the first position sensor 922b has been input is set (step S4259). If not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not a detection signal is input from the first position sensor 922b (step S4260). If no detection signal is input, the process proceeds to step S4271 as it is. If the detection signal is input, it is confirmed whether the detection signal is input from the second position sensor 922a (step S4261). If the detection signal is input, a guidance unit abnormality notification designation command is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S4262). That is, the input of the detection signal in both steps S4260 and S4261 means that the first position sensor 922b and the second position sensor 922a simultaneously detected the slit 921a of the disk member 921 of the guide portion 92. 26 (C) to FIG. 28 (C), the first position sensor 922b detects the slit 921a and the disk member 921 has not been rotated by a predetermined angle (for example, 180 degrees) until the second position. Since the sensor 922a cannot detect the slit 921a, it is determined that an abnormality has occurred in the guiding unit 92 (for example, an illegal act using radio waves or the like has been performed), and the guiding unit abnormality is notified. Is designated as the production control means.

  If the detection signal is not input from the second position sensor 922a, the first position passing flag is set (step S4263) and the first position indicating the elapsed time since the detection signal is input from the first position sensor 922b. A predetermined value (for example, 240 (when rotating once in 480 steps)) is set in the post-passage time measurement timer (step S4264).

  If the first position passage flag is set in step S4259, the CPU 56 checks whether or not a detection signal is input from the second position sensor 922a (step S4265). If the detection signal is input, the first position passing flag is reset (step S4266). The process moves to step S4271. If no detection signal is input, the time measurement timer after passing through the first position is decremented by 1 (step S4267), and it is determined whether the time measurement timer after passing through the first position has timed out (step S4268). If not timed out, the process proceeds to step S4271 as it is. If timed out, a guidance unit abnormality notification designation command is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S4269), and the first position passing flag is reset (step S4270). That is, as shown in FIGS. 26C to 28C, within a predetermined time (for example, the time required for the disk member 921 to rotate 180 degrees) after the first position sensor 922b detects the slit 921a. In this case, the detection signal from the second position sensor 922a must be input, but if the detection signal cannot be input even after a predetermined time has elapsed, an abnormality has occurred in the guiding portion 92 (for example, radio waves) It is determined that a fraudulent act has been performed), and the effect control means is designated to notify the guide section abnormality.

  As described above, in the first position passing flag and the first position passing time measuring timer, each of the rotating bodies 90A to 90C and the back movable portion 98 is stopped, and the guiding portion 92 is stopped at the initial position. Sometimes it is reset (see step S434A).

  In this embodiment, the rotating bodies 90A to 90C, the back movable portion 98, and the guide portion 92 are controlled to stop based on the fact that the game balls in the accessory 20 become 0 after the accessory 20 is closed. Although a case is demonstrated, it controls so that each rotary body 90A-90C, the back movable part 98, and the induction | guidance | derivation part 92 are always made into an operation state irrespective of the opening / closing state of the accessory 20 and the presence or absence of the game ball in the accessory 20 May be.

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not a detection signal is input from any one of the magnetic sensors 95a to 95f (step S4271). If a detection signal is input from any one of the magnetic sensors 95a to 95f, the CPU 56 determines that an illegal act using a magnet or the like has been performed, and transmits a magnetic abnormality notification designation command to the production control microcomputer 100. (Step S4272).

  FIG. 59 is a flowchart showing the post-completion processing (step S307). In the post-completion processing, the CPU 56 decrements the value of the bonus release counter by -1 (step S452). If the value of the accessory release counter is not 0, the process proceeds to step S463 (step S453). When the value of the accessory release counter is 0, that is, when the start operation end condition is satisfied, it is confirmed whether or not the V winning flag is set (step S454). If the V winning flag is set, the V winning flag is reset (step S455), and the number of times of opening (the number of rounds) that is the number of times that the big winning opening can be opened in the second big hit game is set in the opening number counter ( Step S456). Note that the number of rounds set in the release number counter is the number of rounds (see FIG. 39) corresponding to the special symbol stop symbol determined in step S62.

  Furthermore, a value corresponding to the time before the start of the round (time for notifying in the effect display device 9 that the new round is started, for example) is set in the timer before the round start (step S457). Also, a big hit flag is set (step S458).

  Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a jackpot start designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S459), and updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the big winning opening opening pre-processing (step S307). (Step S460).

  In step S463, the CPU 56 performs control for releasing the accessory again. That is, a value corresponding to the opening time (for example, 0.9 seconds) is set in the accessory opening time timer. Further, the accessory 20 is controlled to be opened (step S464). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the process during releasing an accessory (step S305) (step S465).

  If it is confirmed in step S454 that the V winning flag is not set, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a small hitting end designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S461), and the special symbol process. The value of the flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S300) (step S462).

  FIG. 60 is a flowchart showing the big winning opening opening pre-processing (step S308) executed before each round in the big hit game (first big hit game and second big hit game). In the pre-opening process for the special winning opening, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the display command for opening the special winning opening if it has not transmitted the display command for opening the special winning opening (steps S470 and S471). Also, the value of the timer before the round start is decremented by 1 (step S472). If the pre-round start timer times out (the value of the pre-round start timer is 0) (step S473), the winning number counter is initialized (step S474). That is, the value of the winning number counter is set to zero.

  Then, a value corresponding to the opening time (for example, 29 seconds) is set in the opening time timer (step S475). In addition, the special winning opening (act) is controlled to be open. Specifically, in the round in which the first grand prize opening (large prize opening by the opening / closing plate 16) is opened, the solenoid 21 is driven to open the opening / closing plate 16 (steps S476, S477). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special winning opening opening process (step S309) (step S478). Further, in the round in which the second grand prize winning opening (the accessory 20) is opened, the open / close motor 75 is driven to open the open doors 76A and 76B (steps S476 and S479). Further, the in-item game ball number counter for counting the game balls won in the item 20 is cleared (initialized to 0) (step S480), and the process proceeds to step S478.

  FIG. 61 is an explanatory diagram showing a round in which the first big winning opening is opened in the second big hit gaming state. As shown in FIG. 61, the CPU 56 determines the round in which the first big winning opening in the second big hit gaming state is opened corresponding to the special symbols that have already been stopped. If it is decided to win the first big hit (in this example, if the special symbol stop symbol is decided to be “3” or “7”), the first big prize will be won in all rounds. Mouth open. Also, when the special symbol stop symbol is “8” or “9”, as shown in FIG. 61, in the second big hit game executed after the small hit game is finished, the first in all rounds. The big prize opening is opened.

  62 and 63 are flowcharts showing the special winning opening opening process (step S309). In the big prize opening opening process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the first big prize opening is being opened (step S480). When the first big prize opening is open, the process proceeds to step 481B.

  When the first big prize opening is not opened (when the second big prize opening is opened), it is confirmed whether or not the opening time timer has timed out (step S481A). If the open time timer has timed out, the process proceeds to step S497. If the opening time timer has not timed out, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the winning number counter has reached 10 (step S482A). When the value of the winning number counter becomes 10, the process proceeds to step S497. When the value of the winning number counter is not 10, the value of the opening time timer is decremented by 1 (step S483A). If the value of the opening time timer is 0, that is, if the opening time timer times out (step S484), the accessory 20 is controlled to be closed (step S495). Specifically, the first accessory solenoid 77B and the second accessory solenoid 78B are driven in a direction to close the opening and closing members 77 and 78. Further, the rotating bodies 90A to 90C and the back movable unit 98 are stopped, and the guide unit 92 is stopped at the initial position (front side with respect to the gaming machine) (step S496).

  If the opening time timer has not timed out, the CPU 56 executes the rotating body / movable part control (step S485). The rotating body / movable unit control is the same as the processing shown in FIGS. 53 and 54. However, here, until the second grand prize opening is closed and the game ball is discharged from the accessory 20, the rotating bodies 90 </ b> A to 90 </ b> C are rotated at a constant speed and the back movable portion 98 is continuously driven. Further, an abnormality detection process for detecting a magnetic abnormality, a vibration abnormality, and an abnormality of the guiding portion 92 is executed (step S485A). The abnormality detection process is the same as the process shown in FIG.

  Further, when the bonus winning switch is turned on, that is, when a game ball won in the big prize opening (the bonus 20) is detected (step S486), the value of the in- bonus game ball counter is incremented by 1 (step S487), and the prize is won. The value of the number counter is incremented by 1 (step S488), and a control for transmitting a prize winning designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed (step S489). Further, after the winning combination for setting the winning combination for measuring the time elapsed since the winning of the game ball in the winning combination 20 is set (step S489A), the winning combination flag indicating that the winning game ball has been won in the winning combination 20 is set. A predetermined value (for example, 15 seconds) is set in the elapsed time measuring timer (step S489B). The elapsed time measurement timer after winning the winning combination is set to a sufficient time required for the game ball to reach the discharge opening 85A, 80B or the specific winning opening 66 after winning the winning combination 20. Further, when the discharge port switches 85a and 85b are turned on, that is, when a game ball discharged from the big winning port is detected (step S490), the value of the in-function game ball number counter is decremented by 1 (step S491). When the specific area switch 66a indicating that the game ball has won the specific winning opening 66 is turned on (step S492A), the V winning flag is set (S493A), and a V winning designation command is sent to the production control microcomputer 100. Transmission control is performed (step S494).

  In step S497, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the in-function game ball number counter is zero. If the value of the in-game game ball number counter is not 0, the process proceeds to step S486. If the value of the in-game game ball number counter is 0, the process proceeds to step S499.

  In step S481B, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the open time timer has timed out. If the open time timer has timed out, the process proceeds to step S498. If the opening time timer has not timed out, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the winning counter is 10 (step S482B). When the value of the winning number counter becomes 10, the process proceeds to step S498. When the value of the winning number counter is not 10, the value of the opening time timer is decremented by 1 (step S483B). When the V winning switch 22 is turned on, the V winning flag is set (steps S492B and S493B). When the count switch 23 is turned on, that is, when a game ball won in the first grand prize opening is detected, the value of the winning number counter is incremented by 1 (steps S486B and S488B).

  In step S498, the CPU 56 performs a process for ending the round. Specifically, the drive of the solenoid 21 is stopped and the open / close plate 16 is closed. Then, control is performed to transmit a display command after opening the special winning opening to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S499), and the value of the special symbol process flag is set to a value corresponding to the post-closing process of the special winning opening (step S309). Update (step S500).

  FIG. 64 is a flowchart showing the post-close closing process (step S309). In the process after closing the big prize opening, the CPU 56 decrements the value of the number-of-opening counter (step S513). If the value of the opening number counter is not 0, the process proceeds to step S515 (step S514). When the value of the number-of-releases counter is 0, that is, when all rounds in the jackpot game have ended, the time-shortage flag is set and a predetermined value (20 in this example) is set in the time-shortage counter. Set (steps S519 and S520). Also, the big hit flag is reset (step S521), and the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit end process (step S310) (step S522).

  In this embodiment, when the big hit game is over, the state becomes a short time state (a state in which the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is shortened), but this state is the variation of the special symbol of the number indicated by the value set in the short time counter. Continue until is finished. In this embodiment, when the big hit game is finished, the state is always shifted to the short time state. However, for example, the short time state may be changed only when the first big hit game is finished.

  In step S515, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the V winning flag is set. If the V winning flag is not set, the CPU 56 proceeds to step S519 to end the big hit game. If the V winning flag is set, the V winning flag is reset (step S516), and the pre-round start time is notified to the pre-round start timer (for example, the effect display device 9 notifies the start of a new round). A value corresponding to (time) is set (step S517), and the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the pre-opening process for the big winning opening (step S307) (step S518).

  In this embodiment, on the condition that the V winning flag is set, that is, the game ball has won (V winning) in the specific winning opening 66 (one of the winning areas), and the first big The game will move to the next round on the condition that the game ball has won a prize in the special area (the area in which the game ball is detected by the V prize switch 22) (the V prize has been won). It does not have to be a condition. In that case, it is possible to always advance to the final round, or to advance to a predetermined round regardless of whether or not a V prize is won.

  FIG. 65 is a flowchart showing the big hit end process (step S310). In the jackpot end process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the jackpot end display timer is set (step S531). If the jackpot end display timer is set, the process proceeds to step S534. If the jackpot end display timer is not set, control for transmitting a jackpot end designation command is performed (step S532). Then, a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time during which the big hit end display is performed in the effect display device 9 (big hit end display time) is set in the big hit end display timer (step S533), and the processing is ended.

  In step S534, 1 is subtracted from the value of the big hit end display timer. Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the jackpot end display timer is 0, that is, whether or not the jackpot end display time has elapsed (step S535). If not, the process ends. If it has elapsed, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S300) (step S536).

  Next, the normal symbol process (step S28) executed by the game control microcomputer 560 will be described. FIG. 66 is a flowchart showing the normal symbol process. In the normal symbol process, when the game control microcomputer 560 detects that the game ball has passed through the gate 32 and the gate switch 32a is turned on (step S161), the game switch microcomputer 560 performs a gate switch passage process (step S162). Execute.

  In the gate switch passage process, the game control microcomputer 560 checks whether or not the count value of the gate passage memory counter (the number of gate passage memories) has reached the maximum value (“4” in this example). If the maximum value has not been reached, the count value of the gate passage storage counter is incremented by one. Note that the LED of the normal symbol storage memory display 41 is turned on according to the value of the gate passage storage counter. Further, the game control microcomputer 560 extracts the random number for normal symbol determination (random 3) and the random number for normal symbol determination (random 5), and saves the storage area (normal symbol) corresponding to the value of the number of passages through the gate. Processing to be stored in the determination buffer.

  Then, the game control microcomputer 560 executes any one of the processes shown in steps S170 to S174 in accordance with the value of the normal symbol process flag.

  The processes in steps S170 to S174 are as follows.

  Normal symbol normal processing (step S170): This is executed when the value of the normal symbol process flag is zero. The state in which the value of the normal symbol process flag is 0 is a state in which normal symbol variation can be started (for example, the normal symbol change display is not performed on the normal symbol display 10 and This is a case where the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is not in the open / close operation based on the fact that the symbol is derived and displayed on the normal symbol display 10. The game control microcomputer 560 checks the value of the number of passages through the gate in the normal symbol normal processing. Specifically, the count value of the gate passing memory number counter is confirmed. If the number of stored gate passages is not 0, it is determined whether or not to win using the normal symbol per-determining random number (whether or not to stop the normal symbol as a winning symbol). Also, the stop symbol of the normal symbol is determined using the random symbol for determining the normal symbol. Then, the normal symbol process timer is set to the normal symbol process timer, and the normal symbol process timer is started. Also, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to a value (specifically “1”) corresponding to the normal symbol changing process (step S171).

  Normal symbol changing process (step S171): This is executed when the value of the normal symbol process flag is 1. The game control microcomputer 560 checks whether or not the normal symbol process timer has timed out. If timed out, the normal symbol change in the normal symbol display 10 is stopped, the normal symbol process symbol is set in the normal symbol process timer, and the normal symbol process timer is started. Then, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to a value (specifically “2”) corresponding to the normal symbol stop process (step S172).

  Normal symbol stop process (step S172): Executed when the value of the normal symbol process flag is 2. The game control microcomputer 560 checks whether or not the normal symbol process timer has timed out, and if it has timed out, checks whether or not the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol. If it is not a winning symbol (if it is a missing symbol), the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to a value (specifically “0”) corresponding to the normal symbol normal processing (step S170). If the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to a value (specifically “3”) corresponding to the normal electric accessory release pre-processing (step S173).

  Normal electric accessory release pre-processing (step S173): This is executed when the value of the normal symbol process flag is 3. If it is before the first opening, the game control microcomputer 560 sets the opening number in the opening number counter, and drives the solenoid 15a to open the ordinary electric accessory (variable winning ball apparatus 15). Then, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to a value (specifically, “4”) corresponding to the process for releasing the normal electric accessory (step S174). If it is not before the first opening, that is, after the second or later opening, the closing time is measured, and when the closing time has elapsed, the value of the normal symbol process flag is set to the processing for opening the normal electric accessory (step S174). ) To a value corresponding to (specifically “4”).

  Normal electric accessory opening process (step S174): This is executed when the value of the normal symbol process flag is 4. The game control microcomputer 560 measures the opening time, and when the opening time has elapsed, stops the driving of the solenoid 15a and closes the ordinary electric accessory. When the last release is completed, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to a value (specifically “0”) corresponding to the normal symbol normal process (step S170). If the final release is not completed, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to a value (specifically, “3”) corresponding to the normal electric accessory release pre-processing (step S173).

  FIG. 67 is a flowchart showing normal symbol normal processing (step S170). In the normal symbol normal process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the gate passing memory number is 0 (step S721). Specifically, the count value of the gate passing memory number counter is confirmed. If the gate passing memory number is 0, the process is terminated as it is. If the gate passing memory number is not 0, the CPU 56 reads the normal symbol per-design random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the gate passing memory number = 1 and stores it in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55 (step S722). ). The CPU 56 also stores the normal symbol determining random number in the random number buffer area. Then, the CPU 56 decreases the value of the gate passage storage number counter by 1 and shifts the contents of each storage area (step S723). That is, a random number value for determination per normal symbol stored in a storage area corresponding to the number of gate passing memories = n (n = 2, 3, 4) is stored in a storage area corresponding to the number of gate passing memories = n−1. To store.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads the normal random number for determination per symbol from the random number storage buffer (step S724), and determines whether to win or not based on the read random number value (step S725). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the random number for normal symbol determination matches the hit determination value, and if there is a matching hit determination value, it is determined to be a hit. For example, the hit determination value is 3 to 12 in the probability variation state, and the hit determination value is 3 and 7 in the normal state (a state other than the probability change state). Since the random number for normal symbol determination is updated in the numerical range of 3 to 13 (see FIG. 38), the winning probability in the probability variation state is 10/11, and the winning probability in the normal state is 2/11. That is, in the probability variation state, it is a hit with higher probability than in the normal state. The CPU 56 determines the stop symbol of the normal symbol using the normal symbol determination random number. In the case of winning, the normal symbol stop symbol is, for example, an odd symbol.

  Next, the CPU 56 sets the normal symbol change time in the normal symbol process timer (step S726), and starts the normal symbol change in the normal symbol display 10 (step S727). In this embodiment, as shown in the explanatory diagram of FIG. 70A and the timing diagram of FIG. 70B, the variation time of the normal symbol in the normal state is 30.0 seconds, and the probability variation state and the short time. The variation time of the normal symbol in the state is 1.0 second. Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the normal symbol process flag to a value (specifically “1”) corresponding to the normal symbol changing process (step S171) (step S728).

  FIG. 68 is a flowchart showing the normal symbol variation processing (step S171). In the normal symbol changing process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the normal symbol process timer has reached 0, that is, whether or not the normal symbol process timer has timed out (step S731). If the normal symbol process timer has not timed out, the CPU 56 decrements the value of the normal symbol process timer by -1 (step S735).

  When the normal symbol process timer times out, that is, when the variation time of the ordinary symbol has elapsed, the CPU 56 stops the variation of the ordinary symbol on the ordinary symbol display 10 (step S732). Also, the normal symbol stop symbol display time is set in the normal symbol process timer (step S733). Then, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to a value (specifically “2”) corresponding to the normal symbol stop process (step S172) (step S734).

  FIG. 69 is a flowchart showing the normal symbol stop process (step S172). In the normal symbol stop process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the normal symbol process timer has reached 0, that is, whether or not the normal symbol process timer has timed out (step S741). If the normal symbol process timer has not timed out, the CPU 56 decrements the value of the normal symbol process timer by -1 (step S742).

  When the normal symbol process timer times out, that is, when the normal symbol stop symbol display time elapses, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the normal symbol stop symbol is a winning symbol (step S743). When the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol, the CPU 56 sets the value shown in the lower part of FIG. 70 (A) as the release pattern of the normal electric accessory when the gaming state is the probability change state or the short time state. The release pattern set in the certain probability change table is selected (steps S744 and S745). In the normal state, the CPU 56 selects the release pattern set in the normal time table in which the value shown in the upper part of FIG. 70A is set as the release pattern of the ordinary electric accessory (step S744). S746). In the example shown in FIG. 70, in the normal time table, the opening time is 0.3 seconds (0.3 s), the closing time is 1.0 seconds (1.0 s), and the number of times of opening is 2 as an opening pattern. Data indicating that is set. In this embodiment, in the normal state, 2.6 seconds is set as the normal electric accessory operating time in the normal symbol process timer, and after the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened for 0.3 seconds, it is closed, After the closing time of 1.0 second elapses, the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened again. Then, when the opening time of 0.3 seconds elapses, the variable winning ball device 15 is closed again, and when the closing time of 1.0 seconds elapses, a normal electric timer which will be described later times out, and the value of the normal symbol process flag Goes from 3 to 0. In the probability variation table, as an opening pattern, data indicating that the opening time is 1.2 seconds (1.2 s), the closing time is 1.5 seconds (1.5 s), and the number of times of opening is three times. Is set. In this embodiment, in the probability changing state and the short time state, the normal symbol process timer is set to 8.1 seconds as the normal electric accessory operating time, and after the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened for 1.2 seconds. After the closing time is 1.5 seconds, the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened again. Next, the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is closed after being opened for 1.2 seconds, and the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened again after the closing time of 1.5 seconds has elapsed. Further, when the opening time of 1.2 seconds elapses, the variable winning ball device 15 is closed again, and when the closing time of 1.5 seconds elapses, a normal electric timer which will be described later times out, and the normal symbol process flag Shifts from 3 to 0. The closing time (1.0 seconds or 1.5 seconds in this example) is a predetermined interval period (from when the game ball is won to the variable winning ball device 15 until it is detected by the third start port switch 13a. This is equivalent to sufficient time). Therefore, in this embodiment, the variable winning ball apparatus between the state in which the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is physically opened according to the opening time shown in the opening pattern shown in FIG. 70 and the closing time shown in the opening pattern. The state in which 15 is closed corresponds to the open state of the variable winning ball device 15, and the game ball detected by the third starter switch 13 a during this period is detected after the variable winning ball device 15 is closed. Even so, it is not determined that the prize is abnormal.

  Then, the CPU 56 sets a first pre-release flag (step S747). Also, the release pattern selected in step S745 or S746 is set in the release pattern buffer (step S748). Thereafter, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to a value (specifically “3”) corresponding to the normal electric accessory release pre-processing (step S173) (step S749).

  If the stop symbol of the normal symbol is an off symbol, the CPU 56 updates the value of the normal symbol process flag to a value (specifically, “0”) corresponding to the normal symbol normal process (step S170) (step S170). S743, S750).

  FIG. 71 is a flowchart showing the ordinary electric accessory release pre-processing (step S173). In the normal electric accessory release pre-processing, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the first pre-open flag is set (step S761). If the first pre-release flag is set, the first pre-release flag is reset (step S762), and the number of releases set in the release pattern buffer is set in the release number counter (step S763). . Further, a value corresponding to the release time set in the release pattern buffer is set in the normal electric timer (step S764). Further, the solenoid 15a is driven to open the variable winning ball device 15 (step S765), and the value of the normal symbol process flag is a value (specifically “4”) corresponding to the normal electric release process (step S174). (Step S766).

  When the CPU 56 confirms that the flag before the first opening is not set in the process of step S761, the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the value of the normal electric timer (step S767). Then, when the value of the normal power combination timer becomes 0, that is, when the normal power combination timer times out, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the number-of-releases counter is 0 (steps S768 and S768A). If the value of the opening number counter is not 0, the process proceeds to step S764. If the value of the number-of-releases counter is 0, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to a value (specifically “0”) corresponding to the normal symbol normal process (step S170) (step S768B). In addition, the process of step S767 and S768 is a process for measuring the closing time after the opening | release after the 1st time is complete | finished.

  FIG. 72 is a flowchart showing the process for releasing the ordinary electric accessory (step S174). In the process for releasing the normal electric combination, the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the value of the normal electric combination timer (step S771). When the value of the ordinary electric combination timer becomes 0, that is, when the ordinary electric combination timer times out (step S772), the drive of the solenoid 15a is stopped and the ordinary electric combination (variable winning ball apparatus 15) is removed. Close (step S773).

  Further, the value of the opening number counter is decremented by -1 (step S774), and a value corresponding to the closing time set in the opening pattern buffer is set in the normal electric timer (step S776). Thereafter, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to a value (specifically “3”) corresponding to the normal electric release pre-processing (step S173) (step S777).

  Next, processing relating to award ball payout will be described. FIG. 73 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of bit assignment of input ports related to a switch for detecting a game ball in the game control microcomputer. FIG. 73 shows only switches that detect a game ball and that will pay out a prize ball by winning. As shown in FIG. 73, in the bit 7 of the input port 1 and the bits 0 to 6 of the input port 0, the winning opening switch 39a, the count switch 23, the second winning combination winning switch 72a, and the first winning winning combination switch, respectively. Detection signals of 71a, winning port switch 38a, third start port switch 13a, second start port switch 12a, and first start port switch 11a are input. The input port 0 and the input port 1 are part of the I / O port unit 57 shown in FIG.

  Next, payout control commands (payout control signals) transmitted and received between the main board 31 and the payout control board 37 will be described. FIG. 74 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of a payout control signal output from the game control microcomputer 560 to the payout control microcomputer.

  The prize ball REQ signal is a signal that is in an output state (= ON state) when a prize ball number command is transmitted (that is, a trigger signal for a prize ball payout request). The 4-bit prize ball number signal is a signal (prize ball number command) output for designating the number of game balls (0 to 15) to be paid out.

  75 is a block diagram showing signal lines and the like used for transmission / reception of each control signal shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 75, the prize ball REQ signal and the prize ball number signal are output by the game control microcomputer 560 via the output circuit 67 and input to the payout control microcomputer 370 via the input circuit 373A. . The output circuit 67 is installed on the main board 31 outside the I / O port portion 57 shown in FIG. 34 (not shown in FIG. 34). Further, on the payout control board 37, an output circuit 67 is provided in the preceding stage of the input port in the payout control microcomputer.

  FIG. 76 is a timing chart showing an example of how to output the payout control signal. As shown in FIG. 76, a winning detection switch (count switch 23, second winning combination winning switch 72a, first winning winning combination switch 71a, winning opening switch 38a, 39a, third starting opening switch 13a, second starting opening switch. 12a, the first start port switch 11a) detects the winning of the game ball and outputs a detection signal, and the game control microcomputer 560 turns on the prize ball REQ signal and sets the number of prize balls. The output state of the signal is set to a state corresponding to the number of prize balls to be paid out in accordance with winning. Specifically, when the gaming control microcomputer 560 detects that a game ball has won a winning area provided in the gaming machine based on a detection signal from the winning detection switch, the gaming control microcomputer 560 calculates a predetermined number of winning balls. It is added to the content of the total number of winning balls stored in the backup RAM. When the content of the total winning ball number storage buffer becomes a non-zero value, the winning ball REQ signal is turned on, and the output state of the winning ball number signal is set in accordance with the number of winning balls to be paid out according to winning. Put it in a state.

  Further, in this embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the first start port switch 11a, the second start port switch 12a, and the third start port switch 13a, four prize balls are paid out, and the winning port switch 38a, When a game ball is detected at 39a, 10 prize balls are paid out. When a game ball is detected by the count switch 23, the first prize winning switch 71a, and the second prize winning switch 72a, 15 prize balls are paid out. Make a withdrawal. Further, as described above, since the prize ball number signal is composed of 4 bits, among the prize ball number signals of 00 (H) to 0F (H) expressed in 8 bits, the lower 4 bits are The signal is transmitted from the main board 31 to the payout control board 37 by the award ball number signal. Hereinafter, it may be expressed as “00 (H) to 0F (H) prize ball number signal”, but in reality, the prize ball number signal is represented by 8 bits. This corresponds to the lower 4 bits of 0F (H).

  Further, in this embodiment, the prize ball number signal is transmitted by unidirectional communication in which the signal is transmitted only from the main board 31 toward the payout control board 37, but by bidirectional communication, A prize ball number signal may be transmitted from the main board 31 to the payout control board 37. When performing two-way communication, for example, the payout control microcomputer transmits an ACK signal (response signal) to the game control microcomputer 560 in response to reception of the prize ball REQ signal, or receives a prize ball number signal. An ACK signal indicating that the game has been performed is transmitted to the game control microcomputer 560.

  Next, the switch process (step S21) in the main process will be described. In this embodiment, when the on state of the detection signal of each switch related to the detection of the game ball continues for a predetermined time, it is determined that the switch is certainly turned on. Specifically, the switch process is started every 4 ms. However, when the switch is detected to be turned on in both the switch process started at the present time and the switch process started 4 ms ago, the switch process is surely performed. Determined to be on.

  FIG. 77 is an explanatory diagram showing each 2-byte buffer formed in the RAM 55 used in the switching process. The port buffer before 2 times is a buffer in which the switch on / off determination result of the previous time (8 ms before) is stored. The previous port buffer is a buffer in which the switch on / off determination result of the previous time (4 ms before) is stored. The switch-on buffer is a buffer in which 1 is set in the corresponding bit of the switch when switch-on is detected, and 0 is set in the corresponding bit of the switch when the switch-off is detected. The previous data is a buffer area that is temporarily used when the switch process is executed. The previous-time port buffer, the previous port buffer, the switch-on buffer, and the previous data are formed in the RAM 55. Further, the bit arrangement of the port buffer, the previous port buffer, and the switch-on buffer two times in advance corresponds to the bit arrangement of the input port 0. That is, information corresponding to the switch detection signals assigned to bit 7 of input port 1 and bits 0 to 6 of input port 0 shown in FIG. 73 is stored in the port buffer, the previous port buffer, and the switch-on buffer. Bits 0-7 are set.

  FIG. 78 is a flowchart showing the switch process of step S21 in the game control process. In the switch process, the CPU 56 sets the content of the previous port buffer to the previous data (step S331). Further, the exclusive OR of the contents of the port buffer and the previous data is taken twice before (step S332). Then, the result of the exclusive OR operation is set as the previous data (step S333). At this stage, in the previous data, a bit having a different value is “1” between the 16-bit bit of the port buffer and the 16-bit of the previous port buffer. In addition, the contents of the previous port buffer are set in the port buffer two times before (step S334).

  Then, the data of the input port 0 and the input port 1 are input (step S335), and the input data is set in the previous port buffer (step S336). The processes in steps S334 and S336 correspond to a preparation process when the switch process is executed next time (after 4 ms).

  Next, the CPU 56 performs a logical product of the data input from the input port 0 and the input port 1 and the previous data (step S337). At this stage, in the previous data, the bit having a different value among the 16 bits of the port buffer and the previous 16 bits of the previous port buffer is “1”. That is, among the detection signals of the eight switches, the bit corresponding to the detection signal changed from the state before 4 ms from the state before 8 ms (from “0” to “1” or from “1” to “0”). Is “1”. It is assumed that bits 1 to 6 of input port 1 are fixed to 0. Therefore, when the logical product of the previous data and the data input from the input port 0 is taken in step S337, the bit that is “1” in the data input from the input port 0 and 4 ms before The bit whose state has changed from the state 8 ms before becomes “1”. That is, as a result of the logical product operation, the bit corresponding to the detection signal in which the current state is the on state and has been detected to have changed from the off state to the on state during the previous switch processing (4 ms before) is “ 1 ”. In other words, the bit corresponding to the detection signal that has changed from the off state to the on state and then detected the on state twice in succession is “1”. Note that “continuously twice” means “both the switch process executed at a certain time and the switch process executed 4 ms after the switch process”.

  The CPU 56 stores the result of the logical product operation in the switch-on buffer (step S338). In the switch-on buffer, after changing from the off state to the on state, the bit corresponding to the detection signal in which the on state is detected twice consecutively is “1”. Therefore, the CPU 56 can confirm that the switch detection signal corresponding to the bit that is “1” in the switch-on buffer is surely turned on. Note that “definitely” means that the ON state has been detected twice in succession, that is, it can be considered that the ON state has continued for 8 ms, so that the ON state of the detection signal is not due to noise or the like. It can be done.

  FIG. 79 is a flowchart showing an example of the prize ball processing in step S31. In the prize ball process, the CPU 56 executes a prize ball number addition process (step S341) and a prize ball control process (step S342).

  In the winning ball number adding process, a winning ball number table shown in FIG. 80 is used. The prize ball number table is set in the ROM 54. The number of processes (in this example, “8”) is set at the top address of the winning ball number table, and the switch input bit determination for each switch of the winning opening from which the winning ball will be paid out by winning from the next address The value and the number of winning balls are sequentially set corresponding to each switch of the winning opening. The switch input bit determination value is a value corresponding to the bit to which the detection signal of each switch in the input port 0 and the input port 1 is input (see FIG. 73).

  FIG. 81 is a flowchart showing the award ball number adding process in step S341. In the winning ball number adding process, the game control microcomputer 560 sets the start address of the winning ball number table as a pointer (step S351). Then, the data at the address pointed to by the pointer (in this case, the number of processes) is loaded (step S352). Next, the switch-on buffer is loaded into the register (step S353).

  Then, the pointer value is incremented by 1 (step S354), and the logical product of the contents of the switch-on buffer and the prize ball number table data pointed to by the pointer (in this case, the switch input bit determination value) is calculated (step S355). . Further, the value of the pointer is increased by 1 (step S356).

  If the calculation result in step S355 is not 0, that is, if the detection signal of the switch to be inspected is on, the process proceeds to step S362 (step S361). If the calculation result in step S355 is 0, that is, if the detection signal of the switch to be inspected is not on, the number of processes is reduced by 1 (step S359). If the number is not 0, the process returns to step S354 (step S360). In step S361, when it is confirmed that the calculation result in step S355 is 0, that is, the detection signal of the switch to be inspected is in the OFF state, the process proceeds to step S359.

  In step S362, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the switch input bit determination value used in the process of step S355 is a count switch input bit determination value. That is, it is confirmed whether or not it is confirmed in step S361 that the count switch 23 is turned on (whether or not the switch to be inspected is the count switch 23). If the switch input bit determination value is the count switch input bit determination value, the process proceeds to step S363.

  If the switch input bit is not the count switch input bit determination value, the switch input bit determination value used in the process of step S355 is the bonus winning switch input bit determination value (first winning winning switch input bit determination value or It is confirmed whether or not the second winning item winning switch input bit determination value) (step S366). That is, it is confirmed whether any of the first prize winning switch 71a and the second prize winning switch 72a is turned on. If it is a bonus winning switch input bit determination value, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the special symbol process flag is 4 or more (step S367). That the value of the special symbol process flag is 4 or more means that the gaming state is any one of the pre-game release process (step S305) to the jackpot end process (step S310) (see FIG. 41). . That is, when the game control is normally executed, the accessory 20 (corresponding to the second big prize opening in the big hit gaming state. Equivalent to the one in which the small hit game is executed in the starting operation state) can be released. It means that there is sex.

  When the value of the special symbol process flag is not 4 or more, the process proceeds to step S359. When the value of the special symbol process flag is not 4 or more (less than 4), the fact that one of the first prize winning switch 71a and the second prize winning switch 72a is turned on indicates an abnormal prize to the prize 20 (It may be a winning due to fraudulent behavior) or noise detected over a long period (over 8 ms) is detected in the detection signals from the first winning prize winning switch 71a and the second winning prize winning switch 72a. It means that there was a possibility of riding. That is, the regular winning of the accessory 20 has not occurred. Therefore, when it is detected that the winning combination 20 has been won when the value of the special symbol process flag is not 4 or more, the CPU 56 does not perform payout for the winning ball based on the winning.

  Here, the CPU 56 determines whether or not an abnormal winning for the accessory 20 has occurred based on the value of the special symbol process flag. However, when the accessory 20 is not actually released (for example, It is detected that the first winning combination winning switch 71a or the second winning combination winning switch 72a is turned on during the pre-opening of the winning combination, pre-opening of the winning opening, and when the first winning opening is open. In such a case, the prize ball payout based on the fact that these switches are turned on may not be executed. However, when configured to determine whether or not an abnormal winning has occurred based on the value of the special symbol process flag as in this embodiment, it is determined whether or not an abnormal winning has occurred based on one data. As a result, the determination process is simplified. Since the accessory 20 is opened or closed over a plurality of rounds, if it is determined whether or not the control for actually releasing the accessory 20 is performed and it is determined whether or not an abnormal prize has occurred, the process is performed. To be complicated.

  If it is confirmed in step S367 that the value of the special symbol process flag is 4 or more, the CPU 56 adds the prize ball number data (in this case, the prize ball number) indicated by the pointer to the prize ball. The value is set to a value (step S368), and the prize ball addition value is added to the contents of the 16-bit total prize ball number storage buffer formed in the RAM 55 (step S369). If a carry occurs as a result of the addition, the content of the total number of winning balls storage buffer is set to 65535 (= FFFF (H)) (steps S357 and S358).

  In step S363, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the special symbol process flag is 7 or more. That the value of the special symbol process flag is 7 or more means that in the special symbol process, the processing after the pre-opening process for the big prize opening in step S308 is being executed. In other words, it means that a big hit game is being played. Here, during the big hit game, it is a period from the start of the big hit display to the end of the big hit end processing. That is, when the value of the special symbol process flag is 7 or more, when the game control is normally executed, the first big prize opening (the big prize opening by the opening and closing plate 16) is controlled to be opened. This indicates that there is a possibility that

  If the value of the special symbol process flag is 7 or more, the CPU 56 proceeds to step S368. That is, control for adding the prize ball addition value to the total prize ball number storage buffer is executed based on the count switch 23 being turned on. However, if the value of the special symbol process flag is less than 7, the process proceeds to step S359 without executing the control for adding the prize ball addition value to the total prize ball number storage buffer.

  The state where the value of the special symbol process flag is less than 7 is a state where the big hit game is not executed and the control for opening the first big winning opening is not executed. When it is detected that the count switch 23 is turned on in such a state, an abnormal winning (there may be a winning due to fraud) has occurred in the first big winning opening, or the counting switch This means that the detection signal from No. 23 has been subjected to noise over a long period (over 8 ms). Therefore, when it is detected that the count switch 23 is turned on while the value of the special symbol process flag is less than 7, the control for adding the prize ball addition value to the total prize ball number storage buffer is not executed. To do. That is, the prize ball payout based on the fact that the count switch 23 is turned on is not executed.

  Here, the CPU 56 determines whether or not an abnormal winning in the first grand prize opening has occurred based on the value of the special symbol process flag, but the first big winning opening is not actually opened. In some cases, when it is detected that the count switch 23 is turned on, the prize ball payout based on the count switch 23 being turned on may not be executed. However, when configured to determine whether or not an abnormal winning has occurred based on the value of the special symbol process flag as in this embodiment, it is determined whether or not an abnormal winning has occurred based on one data. As a result, the determination process is simplified. Since the first grand prize opening is opened or closed over a plurality of rounds, it is judged whether or not an abnormal prize has occurred by judging whether or not the control for actually opening the first big prize opening is being performed. This complicates the processing.

  In addition, since there is a certain distance between the entrance of the first grand prize opening and the installation position of the count switch 23, it is determined whether or not the control for actually opening the first big prize opening is being performed. When determining whether or not a winning has occurred, it is necessary to consider a game ball that may have won the first big winning opening immediately after closing after the first big winning opening is controlled. That is, it is necessary to consider the time for the game ball to flow from the entrance of the first grand prize opening to the installation position of the count switch 23. That is, it is necessary to start determining whether or not an abnormal winning has occurred after a certain period of time has passed since the control for actually closing the first grand prize winning opening. This also complicates the processing.

  In addition, in the prize ball number addition process, the game control microcomputer 560 causes the third start prize switch 13a to be used when the variable prize ball device 15 is not in the open / closed state (for example, when the value of the normal symbol process flag is less than 3). When it is detected that a detection signal from is input, control may be performed so that no prize ball addition value is added to the total prize ball number storage buffer.

  FIG. 82 is a flowchart showing the prize ball control processing in step S342. In the winning ball control process, the CPU 56 confirms the contents of the total winning ball number storage buffer (step S371). If the value is 0, the process ends. If it is not 0, it is confirmed whether or not the content of the total prize ball number storage buffer is smaller than the prize ball command maximum value (“15” in this example) (step S372). If the content of the total prize ball number storage buffer is equal to or greater than the prize ball command maximum value, the prize ball command maximum value is set in the prize ball number buffer (step S373). If the content of the total prize ball number storage buffer is smaller than the prize ball command maximum value, the content of the total prize ball number storage buffer is set in the prize ball number buffer (step S374). Then, the contents of the prize ball number buffer are set in the output port for outputting the prize ball number signal (step S375). Further, “1” is set to the bit of the prize ball REQ signal of the output port for outputting the prize ball REQ signal (step S376).

  A prize ball REQ signal is output by the processing of step S376. That is, the prize ball REQ signal is turned on. In addition, a prize ball number signal is output by the process of step S375 (see FIG. 76). In this embodiment, the maximum prize ball command value is “15”. Therefore, a prize ball number signal designating the maximum number of payouts of “15” is transmitted to the payout control board 37.

  When the winning ball number signal is transmitted, the game control microcomputer 560 subtracts the contents of the winning ball number buffer (the winning ball payout number commanded to the payout control means) from the contents of the total winning ball number storage buffer (step S377). ).

  Next, the CPU 56 sets an on period of the prize ball REQ signal. Specifically, an initial value is set in the wait counter (step S378). Then, the value of the wait counter is decremented by 1 until the value of the wait counter becomes 0 (steps S379 and S380). When the value of the wait counter reaches 0, the on period is terminated.

  That is, “0” is set to the bit of the prize ball REQ signal of the output port for outputting the prize ball REQ signal (step S381), and 00 (H) is set to the output port for outputting the prize ball number signal. (Step S382).

  When the payout control microcomputer mounted on the payout control board 37 receives the prize ball number signal, it drives the payout device 97 so that the number of game balls specified by the prize ball number signal is paid out.

  83 and 84 are flowcharts showing the abnormal winning notification process in step S23. In the abnormal winning notification process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the abnormal notification prohibition flag is set (step S581). The abnormality notification prohibition flag is set in a main process executed when power supply to the gaming machine is started (see step S44 in FIG. 36). When the abnormality notification prohibition flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S585. If the abnormality notification prohibition flag is set, the value of the prohibition period timer set in step S45 is decremented by 1 (step S582). When the value of the prohibition period timer becomes 0, that is, when the prohibition period timer times out, the abnormality notification prohibition flag is reset (steps S583 and S584).

  Next, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the special symbol process flag is 7 or more (step S585). The state where the value of the special symbol process flag is 7 or more is a state where a big hit game is being played. In such a state, there is a possibility that a game ball will win the first grand prize opening, so it is not confirmed that an abnormal prize has occurred in the first big prize opening. That is, if the value of the special symbol process flag is 7 or more, the process proceeds to step S591 without executing the processes of steps S586 to S589.

  If the value of the special symbol process flag is less than 7 (a state where no big hit game is played), the CPU 56 loads the contents of the switch-on buffer into the register (step S586). Then, the logical product of the content of the loaded switch-on buffer and the count switch input bit determination value (01 (H), see FIG. 80) is calculated (step S587). When the content of the switch-on buffer is 01 (H), that is, when the count switch 23 is on, the logical product operation result is 01 (H). When the count switch 23 is not turned on, the operation result of the logical product is 0 (00 (H)).

  If the result of the logical product is not 0, it is determined that an abnormal winning at the first big winning opening has occurred, and control is performed to transmit a first abnormal winning notification designating command to the effect control board 80 (step S588, S58). S589). If the operation result of the logical product is 0, the process proceeds to step S591.

  In step S591, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the special symbol process flag is 4 or more (step S591). If the value of the special symbol process flag is 4 or more, the process proceeds to S605.

  Unless an illegal act is received or noise is added to the detection signal from the switch, the bonus 20 (corresponding to the second big prize opening in the big hit gaming state, starting operation state) when the value of the special symbol process flag is not 4 or more. In this case, a detection signal indicating that a game ball has won is not output from the first winning combination winning switch 71a or the second winning combination winning switch 72a. Therefore, when the CPU 56 determines that the detection signal is output from the first winning combination winning switch 71a or the second winning winning combination switch 72a when the value of the special symbol process flag is not 4 or more, an abnormal winning is generated for the winning combination 20. Is considered.

  Specifically, the CPU 56 loads the contents of the switch-on buffer into the register (step S592). Then, the logical product of the contents of the loaded switch-on buffer and the second character winning switch input bit determination value (02 (H), see FIG. 80) is calculated (step S593), and the logical product is not 0 It is determined that an abnormal prize is awarded to the accessory 20 (specifically, an abnormal prize is received at the passing port 72 where the game ball is detected by the second prize winning switch 72a). 2. Control to transmit an abnormal winning notification designation command is performed (steps S594, S595). The bit arrangement of the switch-on buffer is the same as the bit assignment of the input port shown in FIG. Therefore, if the logical product of the contents of the switch-on buffer and 02 (H) is not 0, it means that the second prize winning switch 72a is turned on and a detection signal is output.

  Further, the contents of the switch-on buffer are loaded (step S596), and the logical product of the loaded contents of the switch-on buffer and the first character winning switch input bit determination value (04 (H), see FIG. 80) is obtained ( In step S597), if the logical product operation result is not 0, an abnormal prize is awarded to the accessory 20 (specifically, an abnormal prize is awarded to the passing port 71 where the game ball is detected by the first prize winning switch 71a). ) Is generated, and control is performed to transmit the second abnormal prize notification designation command to the effect control board 80 (steps S598 and S599).

  In this embodiment, as described above, even when the accessory 20 is controlled to be closed, by determining whether or not the value of the game ball number counter in the accessory has become 0, Since all the game balls are discharged from the inside of the accessory 20, control is performed so as to execute processing after the processing after closing the accessory (see steps S434 to S435), so that the accessory 20 immediately before the accessory 20 becomes closed. There is no situation where a winning by a game ball that has entered 20 is erroneously determined as an abnormal winning.

  In step S605, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the normal symbol process flag is 3 or more. The state where the value of the normal symbol process flag is 3 or more is a state where the normal electric accessory (variable winning ball device 15) is opened and closed. In such a state, there is a possibility that a game ball will win the third start winning opening 13. Therefore, when the value of the normal symbol process flag is 3 or more, the abnormal winning notification process is terminated without performing the abnormal winning confirmation process for the third start winning opening 13.

  A state in which the value of the normal symbol process flag is not 3 or more (a state of less than 3) is a state in which the normal electric accessory (variable winning ball device 15) is not opened or closed. In other words, it is in a state of being kept closed. In such a state, there is a possibility that the winning to the game ball at the third start winning opening 13 is an abnormal winning. Therefore, when the value of the normal symbol process flag is not 3 or more, a process for confirming whether or not an abnormal winning in the third start winning opening 13 has occurred is performed (steps S606 to S609). Note that it may be determined whether or not the value of the normal symbol process flag is 4 in the process of step S605. In that case, since the determination result is “Y” only in the open state in the opening / closing operation, it is possible to more strictly determine whether or not the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the closed state.

  In step S606, the CPU 56 loads the contents of the switch-on buffer into the register. Then, the game control microcomputer 560 takes a logical product of the content of the loaded switch-on buffer and the third start port switch input bit determination value (10 (H), see FIG. 80) (step S607). When the content of the switch-on buffer is 10 (H), that is, when the third start port switch 13a is on, the logical product operation result is 10 (H). When the third start port switch 13a is not turned on, the logical product operation result is 0 (00 (H)).

  If the result of the logical product is not 0 (N in step S608), the third start winning opening is in spite of the fact that the third starting winning opening 13 is in a state other than the open / closed state (always closed). A detection signal indicating that a game ball has won 13 is input from the third start port switch 13a. In this case, the game control microcomputer 560 adds 1 to the value of the winning cumulative number counter (step S608A), and determines whether or not the value of the winning cumulative number counter after the addition is a predetermined value (for example, 5) or more. Confirm (step S608B). If it is equal to or greater than the predetermined value, the CPU 56 determines that an abnormal winning has occurred in the third start winning opening 13, and performs control to transmit a start winning abnormality notification designation command to the effect control board 80 (step S609). .

  When the count switch 23 is turned on in the state where the big hit game is not performed by the above processing, the first abnormal winning notification designating command is transmitted. That is, the game control means is a specific winning determination means for determining whether or not a detection signal from the count switch 23 (specific winning detection means) is inputted (for example, in the game control microcomputer 560, steps S586 to S588). The specific winning determination means inputs a detection signal in a gaming state other than a specific gaming state (a big hit gaming state) in which a specific variable winning device (for example, a big winning opening by the opening / closing plate 16) may be controlled to an open state. If it is determined, it is determined that an abnormal winning to the specific variable winning ball apparatus has occurred (see steps S585 and S588).

  In addition, when the first prize winning switch 71a or the second prize winning switch 72a is turned on in a state where the big hit game and the small hit game are not performed, a second abnormal prize notification designation command is transmitted. Furthermore, the process of steps S581 to S583 prohibits the start of abnormality notification when the production control microcomputer 100 is performing initialization notification. The production control microcomputer 100 continues to execute the initialization notification until the period corresponding to the prohibition period has elapsed since the start of the initialization notification.

  Further, in this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 detects an abnormal winning based on the special symbol process flag. In addition, as described above, the value of the special symbol process flag being a value between 4 or more means that the gaming state is any of the pre-game release process (step S305) to the jackpot end process (step S310). It means that. In other words, from the start of the small hit game (starting operation), after the second big prize opening is closed in the final round of the second big hit game, all the game balls in the second big prize opening are discharged from the second big prize opening. It means that it is until it is certain. Since an abnormal winning is detected when the value of the special symbol process flag is 4 or more, the game ball that has entered the accessory 20 is reliably discharged from the accessory 20 when the accessory 20 changes to the open state. This means that the abnormal winning detection is executed on the condition. It should be noted that the abnormal winning detection is executed even when the small hit game and the big hit game are not executed at all.

  Further, in this embodiment, as a method for delaying the timing for determining the abnormal winning from the timing for closing the accessory 20, the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is set a predetermined time before the value of the special symbol process flag is switched from 5 to 6. It is closed (see steps S432, S434B to S435), and when the value of the special symbol process flag is switched from 6 to 0, an abnormal winning determination is made. Therefore, the accessory 20 immediately before the accessory 20 is closed. A game ball that has entered and won a prize is prevented from being detected by the first winning combination winning switch 71a or the second winning combination winning switch 72a after the value of the special symbol process flag returns to 0. No error will be reported in spite of the winning.

  Further, in this embodiment, as a method of delaying the timing for determining an abnormal winning with respect to the timing for closing the variable winning ball device 15, the variable winning ball device before a predetermined time when the value of the normal symbol process flag is switched from 3 to 0. 15 is closed (see steps S773, S776, S768 to S768B), and when the value of the normal symbol process flag is switched from 3 to 0, an abnormal winning determination is made, so the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is closed. The game ball that won the third start winning opening 13 immediately before the game is prevented from being detected by the third start opening switch 13a after the value of the normal symbol process flag returns to 0, which is a regular winning. Nevertheless, no error is reported.

Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described.
FIG. 85 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80. The effect control CPU 101 starts executing the main process when the power is turned on. In the main processing, first, initialization processing for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation control activation interval (for example, 4 ms) is performed (step S701). .

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to a loop process for monitoring the timer interrupt flag (step S702). When a timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set in the main process, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (step S703) and executes the effect control process.

  In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 first analyzes the received effect control command and executes a process of setting a flag according to the received effect control command (command analysis process: step S704). Next, the effect control CPU 101 executes effect control process processing (step S705). In the effect control process, the process corresponding to the current control state (effect control process flag) is selected from the processes corresponding to the control state, and display control of the effect display device 9 is executed. In addition, a random number update process for updating a counter value of a counter for generating a predetermined random number (for example, a random number for determining a stop symbol) is executed (step S706). Furthermore, a notification control process for performing notification using an effect device such as the effect display device 9 is executed (step S707). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S702.

  FIG. 86 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a command reception buffer for storing the effect control command received from the game control microcomputer 560 of the main board 31. In this example, a command reception buffer of a ring buffer type capable of storing six 2-byte configuration effect control commands is used. Therefore, the command reception buffer is configured by a 12-byte area of reception command buffers 1 to 12. A command reception number counter indicating in which area the received command is stored is used. The command reception number counter takes a value from 0 to 11. The ring buffer format is not necessarily required.

  The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 is received by an interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal, and is stored in a buffer area formed in the RAM. In the command analysis process, it is analyzed which command (see FIG. 44) the effect control command stored in the buffer area is.

  87 to 89 are flowcharts showing specific examples of command analysis processing (step S704). The effect control command received from the main board 31 is stored in the reception command buffer, but in the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms the content of the command stored in the command reception buffer.

  In the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 first checks whether or not a reception command is stored in the command reception buffer (step S611). Whether it is stored or not is determined by comparing the value of the command reception number counter with the read pointer. The case where both match is the case where the received command is not stored. When the reception command is stored in the command reception buffer, the effect control CPU 101 reads the reception command from the command reception buffer (step S612). When read, the value of the read pointer is incremented by +2 (step S613). The reason for +2 is that 2 bytes (1 command) are read at a time.

  If the received effect control command is a variation pattern command (step S614), the effect control CPU 101 stores the variation pattern command in a variation pattern command storage area formed in the RAM (step S615). Then, a variation pattern command reception flag is set (step S616).

  If the received effect control command is a display result designation command (step S617), the effect control CPU 101 stores the display result designation command in a display result designation command storage area formed in the RAM (step S618). . Then, a display result designation command reception flag is set (step S619).

  If the received effect control command is a symbol confirmation designation command (step S621), the effect control CPU 101 sets a confirmed command reception flag (step S622).

  If the received effect control command is a jackpot start designation command (step S623), the effect control CPU 101 sets a jackpot start designation command reception flag (step S624). If the received effect control command is a small hit start specifying command (step S625), the effect control CPU 101 sets a small hit start specifying command reception flag (step S626).

  If the received effect control command is a start winning designation command (step S627), the display state of the effect display device 9 is set so that the number of reserved memories displayed in the reserved memory number display area on the display screen of the effect display device 9 is increased by one. Control to change is performed (step S628). Further, if the received effect control command is a time reduction number designation command (step S629), control is performed to change the time reduction number displayed in the time reduction number display area on the display screen of the effect display device 9 (step S630).

  If the received effect control command is a power-on specification command (initialization specification command) (step S631), the effect control CPU 101 displays an initial screen on the effect display device 9 indicating that the initialization process has been executed. Control is performed (step S632A). The initial screen includes an initial display of predetermined production symbols. Also, an initial notification flag is set (step S632B), and a value corresponding to the initial notification period value is set in the period timer (step S632C). The initial notification period is a period in which initialization notification is performed in response to reception of the initialization designation command. The effect control CPU 101 ends the initialization notification when the initial notification period elapses. The initial notification period is the same as the prohibition period set by the game control microcomputer 560 in step S45. Therefore, when the initialization notification is being performed, the abnormality notification designation command (the first abnormality notification designation command or the second abnormality notification designation command) is not received.

  If the received effect control command is a power failure recovery designation command (step S633), a predetermined power failure recovery screen (screen for displaying information notifying the player that the gaming state is continuing) is displayed. Display control is performed (step S634).

  If the received effect control command is a jackpot end designation command (step S641), the effect control CPU 101 sets a jackpot end designation command reception flag (step S642). If the received effect control command is a small hit end specifying command (step S643), the effect control CPU 101 sets a small hit end specifying command reception flag (step S644).

  If the received effect control command is the first abnormal winning notification designation command (step S645), the effect control CPU 101 sets a first abnormal winning notification designation command reception flag (step S646). If the received effect control command is the second abnormal prize notification designation command (step S647), the second abnormal prize notification designation command reception flag is set (step S648). If the received effect control command is an accessory prize designation command (step S649), an accessory prize designation command reception flag is set (step S650). If the received effect control command is a start prize abnormality notification designation command (step S651), a start prize abnormality notification designation command reception flag is set (step S652).

  If the received effect control command is the first vibration abnormality notification designation command (step S653), the effect control CPU 101 sets a first vibration abnormality notification designation command reception flag (step S654). If the received effect control command is the second vibration abnormality notification designation command (step S655), the effect control CPU 101 sets a second vibration abnormality notification designation command reception flag (step S656). If the received effect control command is a guidance part abnormality notification designation command (step S657), the effect control CPU 101 sets a guidance part abnormality notification designation command reception flag (step S658). If the received production control command is a magnetic abnormality notification designation command (step S661), the production control CPU 101 sets a magnetic abnormality notification designation command reception flag (step S662).

  If the received effect control command is another command, the effect control CPU 101 sets a flag corresponding to the received effect control command (step S663). Then, control goes to a step S611.

  FIG. 90 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a display screen of the effect display device 9. In the example shown in FIG. 90, the display screen includes a decorative symbol display area 9a, an effect area 9b, a reserved memory number display area 9c, and a short time count display area 9d. The decorative symbol display area 9a may be a fixed region, but for example, the position and size of the decorative symbol display area 9a may be changed as the decorative symbol changes. The effect area 9b is an area in which, for example, a character image is displayed while the decorative symbol is changing, but may be overlapped with another region (for example, the decorative symbol display area 9a). In addition, in the reserved memory number display area 9c, for example, a number corresponding to the number of reserved memories is displayed, and in the time reduction number display area 9d, for example, the number of times that the special symbol and the decorative design can be changed in the time reduction state (the remaining number of times ) Is displayed as a numerical value.

  FIG. 91 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (step S705) in the main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 performs one of steps S800 to S808 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed.

  Fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800): It is confirmed whether or not a variation pattern command is received from the game control microcomputer 560. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the variation pattern command reception flag set in the command analysis process is set. If the variation pattern command has been received, the value of the effect control process flag is changed to a value corresponding to the decorative symbol variation start process (step S801).

  Decoration symbol variation start processing (step S801): Control is performed so that the variation of the ornament symbol is started. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the decorative symbol changing process (step S802).

  Decoration symbol variation processing (step S802): Controls the switching timing of each variation state (variation speed) constituting the variation pattern and monitors the end of the variation time. When the variation time ends, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the decorative symbol variation stop process (step S803).

  Decoration symbol variation stop process (step S803): Based on the reception of the effect control command (design determination designation command) for instructing all symbols to stop, the variation of the ornament symbol is stopped and the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. Take control. If it is determined to be a big hit, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit display process (step S804). If it is not determined to be a big hit, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect process after the end of change (step S805).

  Big hit display process (step S804): After the end of the variation time, control is performed to display a screen for notifying the effect display device 9 of the occurrence of the big hit. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit game processing (step S807).

  Post-change end effect processing (step S805): After the decoration pattern change ends, an effect for informing the type of small hits is performed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the small hit game processing (step S806).

  Small hit game processing (step S806): Control during the small hit game is performed. For example, in the effect display device 9, a display effect corresponding to the small hit game is performed. When the small hit end designation command is received, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800). Otherwise, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit game processing (step S807).

  Big hit game processing (step S807): Control during big hit game is performed. For example, when a special winning opening opening designation command or a special winning opening open designation command is received, display control of the number of rounds in the effect display device 9 is performed. When the big hit end designation command is received, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit end processing (step S808).

  Big hit end process (step S808): In the effect display device 9, display control is performed to notify the player that the big hit gaming state has ended. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800).

  FIG. 92 is an explanatory diagram of a configuration example of the process table. The process table is a table in which process data referred to when the effect control CPU 101 executes control of the effect device is set. That is, the effect control CPU 101 controls effect devices (effect components) such as the effect display device 9 in accordance with the data set in the process table. The process table includes data in which a plurality of combinations of process timer set values, display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data are collected. The display control execution data includes data indicating each variation mode (a mode for each predetermined time) constituting a variation mode during a variable display time (variation time) of variable display of decorative symbols. Specifically, data relating to the change of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is described. Moreover, the data etc. which show each production | generation aspect (production | presentation aspect for every predetermined time) which comprise the production | presentation after a fluctuation | variation etc. may be described. The process timer set value is set to a time during which an effect in the variation mode or the effect mode is performed. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the process table, and executes control for displaying the decorative pattern in the variation mode set in the display control execution data for the time set in the process timer set value, or for performing the display effect. .

  Further, although the process table is stored in the ROM, a process table is prepared for each variation pattern according to the variation time and for each type of effect after variation.

  FIG. 93 is a flowchart showing a variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the variation pattern command reception waiting process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the variation pattern command reception flag is set (step S811). If the variation pattern command reception flag is set, the variation pattern command reception flag is reset (step S812). Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the decorative symbol variation start process (step S801) (step S813).

  FIG. 94 is a flowchart showing a decorative symbol variation start process (step S801) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the decorative symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 reads data indicating the variation pattern command from the variation pattern command storage area (step S840). Further, the display result of the decorative symbol (stop symbol) is determined according to the data stored in the display result specifying command storage area (that is, the received display result specifying command) (step S841). In step S841, if the received display result designation command indicates a jackpot symbol (in this example, the second byte of the display result designation command is “3” or “7”), the left, middle and right decorations are aligned. A combination of symbols (big hit symbol) is determined as a stop symbol. When the received display result designation command indicates a small hit symbol (in this example, the second byte of the display result designation command is other than “3” and “7”), a combination of decorative symbols “345” ( The small hit symbol) is determined as the stop symbol.

  When determining the jackpot symbol, the effect control CPU 101 extracts, for example, a random number for determining a stop symbol, and a stop symbol determination table in which data indicating a combination of decorative symbols is associated with a numerical value. Is used to determine the stop symbol of the decorative symbol. That is, the stop symbol is determined by selecting data indicating a combination of decorative symbols corresponding to a numerical value that matches the extracted random number. Then, the display result designation command reception flag is reset (step S842).

  Further, the production control CPU 101 selects a process table corresponding to the variation pattern (step S843). Then, the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (step S844).

  Then, the production control CPU 101 indicates an abnormality notification flag (first abnormality notification flag, second abnormality notification flag, discharge abnormality notification flag, start winning abnormality notification flag) indicating that an abnormal prize is being notified. The contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1) are set on condition that the guidance unit abnormality notification flag, magnetic abnormality notification flag, first vibration notification flag, or second vibration abnormality notification flag is not set. In accordance with the lamp control execution data 1 and the sound number data 1), the control of the effect device (the effect display device 9 as an effect part, various lamps (light emitters) as an effect part, and the speaker 27 as an effect part) is executed. (Steps S845A and S845B). For example, a command is output to the VDP 109 in order to display an image according to the variation pattern on the effect display device 9. In addition, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp driver board 35 in order to perform on / off control of various lamps. In addition, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound output board 70 in order to output sound from the speaker 27.

  In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 101 performs control so that the decorative pattern is variably displayed by the change pattern corresponding to the change pattern command on a one-to-one basis, but the effect control CPU 101 controls the change pattern command. The variation pattern to be used may be selected from a plurality of types of variation patterns corresponding to.

  Abnormality notification flag (first abnormality notification flag, second abnormality notification flag, discharge abnormality notification flag, guidance unit abnormality notification flag, magnetic abnormality notification flag, first vibration notification flag, or second vibration abnormality notification When the middle flag) is set, the control of the effect device is executed according to the contents of the process data 1 excluding the sound number data 1 and the lamp lamp control execution data 1 (steps S845A and S845C). That is, when the abnormality notification flag is set, when a new variable display of a decorative design is started, a sound effect and a lamp display corresponding to the variable display are not executed, but an abnormality notification is performed. The sound output and lamp display corresponding to is continued.

  In addition, when performing the process of step S845C, the presentation control CPU 101 does not simply output a command based on the display control execution data 1 to the VDP 109, but also outputs a command for performing “superimposed display” to the VDP 109. That is, control is performed such that the display at that time (abnormality notification is made) on the effect display device 9 and the display effect image of the variable display of the decorative symbols are simultaneously displayed on the effect display device 9. That is, an abnormality notification flag (first abnormality notification flag, second abnormality notification flag, discharge abnormality notification flag, guidance unit abnormality notification flag, magnetic abnormality notification flag, first vibration notification flag, or second vibration When the abnormality notification flag is set, when a new variable display of a decorative symbol is started, only the display effect corresponding to the variable display is not executed, but according to the abnormality notification. Notification is also continued.

  Then, a value corresponding to the variation time specified by the variation pattern command is set in the variation time timer (step S846), and the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the decorative symbol variation process (step S802). (Step S847).

  FIG. 95 is a flowchart showing a decorative symbol variation process (step S802) in the effect control process. In the decorative symbol variation process, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step S851) and subtracts 1 from the value of the variation time timer (step S852). When the process timer times out (step S853), the process data is switched. That is, the process timer setting value set next in the process table is set in the process timer (step S854). Also, an abnormality notification flag (first abnormality notification flag, second abnormality notification flag, discharge abnormality notification flag, start winning abnormality notification flag, guidance unit abnormality notification flag, magnetic abnormality notification flag, first vibration On the condition that the notifying flag or the second vibration abnormality notifying flag) is not set, the control state for the effect device based on the display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data that is set next. Is changed (steps S855A and S855B).

  Abnormality notification flag (first abnormality notification flag, second abnormality notification flag, discharge abnormality notification flag, guidance unit abnormality notification flag, magnetic abnormality notification flag, first vibration notification flag, or second vibration abnormality notification When the middle flag) is set, the rendering device is controlled in accordance with the contents of the process data i (i is any one of 2 to n) (except for the sound number data i and the lamp control execution data i). Execute (Steps S855A and S855C). Therefore, when the abnormality notification flag is set, the sound production and the lamp display according to the variable display of the decorative design are not executed, but the sound output and the lamp display according to the abnormality notification are continued. .

  Further, when the process of step S855C is performed, the presentation control CPU 101 does not simply output a command based on the display control execution data i to the VDP 109, but also outputs a command for performing “superimposed display” to the VDP 109. . Therefore, when the abnormality notification flag is set, not only the display effect according to the variable display of the decorative symbols is executed, but also the notification according to the abnormality notification is continued.

  If the variation time timer has timed out (step S856), the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the decorative symbol variation stop process (step S803) (step S858). Even if the variable time timer has not timed out, if the confirmation command reception flag indicating that the symbol confirmation designation command has been received is set (step S857), the process proceeds to step S858. Even if the variation time timer has not timed out, if the symbol confirmation designation command is received, the process shifts to control to stop variation.For example, a variation pattern command indicating a long variation time due to noise between substrates is received. Even in such a case, the variation of the decorative symbol can be terminated when the regular variation time has elapsed (when the variation of the special symbol has ended).

  FIG. 96 is a flowchart showing a decorative symbol variation stop process (step S803) in the effect control process. In the decorative symbol variation stop process, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the confirmed command reception flag is set (step S861). If the confirmed command reception flag is set, the confirmed command reception flag is reset. (Step S862), and control for deriving and displaying the determined stop symbol is performed (Step S863). When the jackpot start designation command reception flag indicating that the jackpot start designation command has been received from the game control microcomputer 560 is set (step S864), the effect control CPU 101 hits the effect display device 9 with a jackpot. The display (display for notifying that the big hit game is started) is performed (step S865), and the big hit display time timer for determining the display time of the big hit display or the small hit display is set (step S866), and the production control The value of the process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (step S804) (step S867).

  In this embodiment, the production control microcomputer 100 ends the variation (variable display) of the decorative symbols on the condition that the symbol confirmation designation command has been received (see steps S861 and S863). However, if the variation time timer based on the received variation pattern command times out, the variation of the decorative symbol may be controlled to end without receiving the symbol determination designation command. In this case, the game control microcomputer 560 may not transmit the symbol confirmation designation command for designating the end of variable display.

  When the jackpot start designation command reception flag is not set, the CPU 101 for effect control sets a value corresponding to the effect time (3 seconds or 6 seconds in this embodiment) in the effect time timer after the end of change. (Step S870). When it is determined that the bonus 20 is to be a small hit to be released once, a process table corresponding to the post-fluctuation effect for informing the small hit (open once the bonus) is selected ( Steps S871, S872) and Step S874 are entered. In addition, when it is determined that the bonus 20 is to be a small hit to be released twice, a process table corresponding to the post-fluctuation effect for notifying the small hit (opening the bonus twice) is selected ( Steps S871 and S873) and the process proceeds to Step S874. Whether it is decided to make a small hit for opening the accessory 20 once or whether it is decided to make a small hit for opening the accessory 20 twice in the display result designation command storage area. Judgment is made based on the stored display result designation command. That is, in this embodiment, since the data corresponding to the stop symbol of the special symbol is set in the second byte of the display result designation command, the production control CPU 101 releases the accessory 20 once from the data. It is possible to specify whether it is determined to be a small hit to be made or a small hit to open the accessory 20 twice (see FIGS. 15 and 21).

  In step S874, the effect control CPU 101 starts a process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table.

  Next, the production control CPU 101 indicates an abnormality notification flag (first abnormality notification flag, second abnormality notification flag, discharge abnormality notification flag, guidance unit abnormality notification flag) indicating that an abnormal prize is being notified. On the condition that the magnetic abnormality notification flag, the first vibration notification flag, or the second vibration notification flag is not set, the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, Control of the effect device (the effect display device 9 as an effect part, various lamps (light emitters) as an effect part, and the speaker 27 as an effect part) is executed according to the selected sound number data 1 in the process table ( Steps S875A and S875B). Specifically, a command is output to the VDP 109 in order to display an image corresponding to the post-change effect on the effect display device 9. In addition, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp driver board 35 in order to perform on / off control of various lamps. In addition, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound output board 70 in order to output sound from the speaker 27.

  Abnormality notification flag (first abnormality notification flag, second abnormality notification flag, discharge abnormality notification flag, guidance unit abnormality notification flag, magnetic abnormality notification flag, first vibration notification flag, or second vibration abnormality notification When the middle flag) is set, the rendering device is controlled in accordance with the contents of the process data 1 excluding the sound number data 1 and the lamp control execution data 1 (steps S875A and S8759C). That is, when the abnormality notification flag is set, when the post-change effect is started, the sound effect and the lamp display corresponding to the display of the post-change effect are not executed, but an abnormal prize is notified. The sound output and lamp display corresponding to is continued.

  In the jackpot display process (step S804), the effect control CPU 101 waits for the jackpot display time timer to time out in the jackpot display process, and when the jackpot display time timer times out, the effect control process flag value is processed in the jackpot game process ( Update to a value corresponding to step S807).

  FIG. 97 is a flowchart showing the post-change end effect process (step S805) in the effect control process. In the effect process after the end of change, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step S891) and subtracts 1 from the value of the effect time timer after the end of change (step S892). When the process timer times out (step S893), the process data is switched. That is, the process timer setting value set next in the process table is set in the process timer (step S894). Also, an abnormality notification flag (first abnormality notification flag, second abnormality notification flag, discharge abnormality notification flag, guidance unit abnormality notification flag, magnetic abnormality notification flag, first vibration notification flag, or second vibration) On the condition that the abnormality informing flag) is not set, the control state for the rendering device is changed based on the display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data set next (step S895A, S895B).

  Abnormality notification flag (first abnormality notification flag, second abnormality notification flag, discharge abnormality notification flag, guidance unit abnormality notification flag, magnetic abnormality notification flag, first vibration notification flag, or second vibration abnormality notification When the middle flag) is set, the rendering device is controlled in accordance with the contents of the process data 1 excluding the sound number data 1 and the lamp control execution data 1 (steps S875A and S8759C). That is, when the abnormality notification flag is set, when the post-change effect is started, the sound effect and the lamp display corresponding to the display of the post-change effect are not executed, but an abnormal prize is notified. The sound output and lamp display corresponding to is continued.

  When the effect time timer times out after the end of the change (when the value becomes 0), if the big hit start designation command is received, the value of the effect control process flag corresponds to the small hit game processing (step S807). The values are updated (steps S897, S898).

  The effect control microcomputer 100 may change the background color of the display on the effect display device 9, for example, in the effect processing after the end of change. As an example, when a variation pattern command of variation patterns # 1 and # 4 (corresponding to 3 rounds) is received, the background color is blue and the variation pattern of variation patterns # 2 and # 5 (corresponding to 7 rounds) When a command is received, the background color is yellow, and when a variation pattern command of variation patterns # 3 and # 6 (corresponding to 11 rounds) is received, the background color is red. With such control, the player can be notified of the number of rounds in the jackpot gaming state.

  In the small hit game processing, the effect control microcomputer 100 sets the small hit end designation command reception flag indicating that the small hit end designation command is received from the game control microcomputer 560, or for game control. When the jackpot start designation command reception flag indicating that the jackpot start designation command has been received from the microcomputer 560 is set, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot end process (step S808). . The game control microcomputer 560 transmits a small-hit end designation command when a V-winning does not occur in the small-hit game, and transmits a big-hit start designation command when a V-winning occurs (see FIGS. 59 and 58). ).

  In the jackpot end process, the effect control microcomputer 100 displays a display for notifying the end of the jackpot on the effect display device 9, and then changes the value of the effect control process flag to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800). Update to the value corresponding to.

  98 to 100 are explanatory diagrams illustrating examples of notification screens displayed on the effect display device 9. FIG. 98 (A) shows an example of the initial screen that the effect control CPU 101 displays on the effect display device 9 in response to the reception of the initialization designation command. FIG. 98 (B) shows an example of a power failure recovery screen that the effect control CPU 101 displays on the effect display device 9 in response to reception of the power failure recovery designation command. FIG. 98 (C) shows an example of a first abnormality notification screen that the effect control CPU 101 displays on the effect display device 9 in response to the reception of the first abnormal prize notification designation command, and the variation of the decorative pattern is shown. Even if is started, it is shown that the display of the first abnormality notification screen is continued (see the right side of FIG. 98C). FIG. 98 (D) shows an example of the second abnormality notification screen displayed on the effect display device 9 in response to the reception of the second abnormal prize notification designation command by the effect control CPU 101, and the variation of the decorative pattern is shown. Even if is started, it is shown that the display of the second abnormality notification screen is continued (see the right side of FIG. 98 (D)). FIG. 98 (E) shows an example of the discharge abnormality notification screen displayed on the effect display device 9 by the effect control CPU 101, and the display of the discharge abnormality notification screen is displayed even when the decoration pattern starts to change. It is shown to continue (see the right side of FIG. 98 (E)).

  FIG. 99 shows an example of the start prize abnormality notification screen displayed on the effect display device 9 in response to the reception of the start prize abnormality notification designation command by the effect control CPU 101, and the variation of the decorative design is started. Also, it is shown that the display of the start winning abnormality notification screen is continued (see the right side of FIG. 99).

  FIG. 100 (A) shows an example of a vibration abnormality notification screen displayed on the effect display device 9 in response to the reception of the first vibration abnormality notification designation command by the effect control CPU 101, and there is a change in the decorative pattern. Even if it is started, it is shown that the display of the vibration abnormality notification screen is continued (see the right side of FIG. 100A). Has been. FIG. 100 (B) shows an example of a guidance unit abnormality notification screen displayed on the presentation display device 9 in response to the reception of the guidance unit abnormality notification designation command by the presentation control CPU 101, and the decorative design changes. Even if it is started, it is shown that the display of the guide part abnormality notification screen is continued (see the right side of FIG. 100B). Has been. FIG. 100 (C) shows an example of a magnetic abnormality notification screen displayed on the effect display device 9 in response to the reception of the magnetic abnormality notification designation command by the effect control CPU 101, and the variation of the decorative pattern is started. However, it is indicated that the display of the magnetic abnormality notification screen is continued (see the right side of FIG. 100C). Has been.

  Next, the notification control process process in step S707 will be described. First, various error notification modes executed in the notification control process will be described. FIG. 101 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of various error notification modes executed in the notification control process. As shown in FIG. 101, in this embodiment, inductive part abnormality notification, magnetic abnormality notification, first abnormal winning notification, second abnormal winning notification, vibration abnormality notification (first mode), vibration abnormality notification (second mode) ), Each abnormality notification is executed in accordance with the priority order of the discharge abnormality notification and the start prize abnormality notification.

  The guidance unit abnormality notification is started based on the reception of the guidance unit abnormality notification designation command and is continued for 3 minutes. When guidance part abnormality notification is performed, a character string such as “12V short-circuit error” is displayed on the effect display device 9. In addition, a predetermined radio fraud warning sound is output from the speaker 27, and all the lamps 28a, 28b, 28c are blinked. The magnetic abnormality notification is started based on the fact that any of the magnetic sensors 95a to 95f has detected magnetism, and is continued for 5 minutes. When the magnetic abnormality notification is performed, a character string such as “Abnormal magnetism was detected” is displayed on the effect display device 9. In addition, a predetermined radio fraud warning sound is output from the speaker 27, and all the lamps 28a, 28b, 28c are blinked.

  The first abnormal winning notification is started based on the reception of the first abnormal winning notification designation command and is continued for 5 minutes. When performing the first abnormal winning notification, a character string such as “illegal winning error 1” is displayed on the effect display device 9. In addition, a predetermined radio fraud warning sound is output from the speaker 27, and all the lamps 28a, 28b, 28c are blinked. The second abnormal winning notification is started based on the reception of the second abnormal winning notification designation command and is continued for 5 minutes. When performing the second abnormal winning notification, a character string such as “illegal winning error 2” is displayed on the effect display device 9. In addition, a predetermined radio fraud warning sound is output from the speaker 27, and all the lamps 28a, 28b, 28c are blinked.

  The vibration abnormality notification (first mode) is started based on the fact that the vibration sensor 96a detects vibration when there is a game ball in the accessory 20 (at the time of winning). When the vibration abnormality notification (first mode) is performed, a character string such as “Do not hit the table” is displayed on the effect display device 9. In addition, a predetermined error warning sound is output from the speaker 27, and all the lamps 28a, 28b, 28c are blinked. In addition, after starting the notification, the predetermined error sound is continued for 15 seconds, and the display of the vibration abnormality notification screen and the blinking display of the lamp are continued for 5 minutes. The vibration abnormality notification (second mode) is started based on the fact that the vibration sensor 96a detects vibration when there is no game ball in the accessory 20, and is continued for 10 seconds. When the vibration abnormality notification (second mode) is performed, all the lamps 28a, 28b, 28c are turned on.

  The discharge abnormality notification is started based on the detection of the discharge abnormality of the game ball and is continued until the game ball passes through the discharge ports 85A and 85B. When the discharge abnormality notification is performed, a character string such as “Please check the inside of the accessory” is displayed on the effect display device 9. In addition, a predetermined error warning sound is output from the speaker 27, and all the lamps 28a, 28b, 28c are turned on. The start winning abnormality notification is started based on the reception of the start winning abnormality notification designation command and is continued for 10 seconds. When performing the start winning abnormality notification, a character string such as “Electric tulip winning error” is displayed on the effect display device 9. In addition, a predetermined error warning sound is output from the speaker 27, and all the lamps 28a, 28b, 28c are turned on.

  102 to 104 are flowcharts showing the notification control process in step S707. In the notification control process, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the initial notification flag is set (step S901). The initial notification flag is set when an initialization designation command is received from the game control microcomputer 560 (see step S632B in FIG. 88). If the initial notification flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S906. If the initial notification flag is set, the value of the period timer set in step S632C is decremented by 1 (step S902). Then, when the value of the period timer becomes 0, that is, when the initial notification period has elapsed, the initial notification flag is reset (steps S903 and S904).

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 outputs a command for deleting the initial screen or the power failure recovery screen in the effect display device 9 to the VDP 109 (step S905). The VDP 109 erases the initial screen or the power failure recovery screen from the effect display device 9 according to the command.

  In step S906, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not a guidance unit abnormality notification designation command reception flag indicating that a guidance unit abnormality notification designation command has been received is set. If not set, the process proceeds to step S912. If the guide unit abnormality notification designation command reception flag is set, the guidance unit abnormality notification designation command reception flag is reset (step S907), and the effect display device 9 performs the screen displayed at that time. Then, a command to superimpose and display the guidance unit abnormality notification screen is output to the VDP 109 (step S908). In response to the command, the VDP 109 superimposes and displays the guidance unit abnormality notification screen on the effect display device 9 (see FIG. 100B).

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 outputs sound data indicating sound output in response to the notification of the guidance section abnormality to the sound output board 70 (step S909). The voice synthesis IC 703 mounted on the voice output board 70 reads data corresponding to the input sound data from the voice data ROM 704 and outputs a voice signal to the speaker 27 side according to the read data. Therefore, sound output (output of radio fraud warning sound) according to the notification of the guidance unit abnormality is performed thereafter. In addition, the effect control CPU 101 outputs lamp control data indicating lamp display corresponding to the notification of the guide portion abnormality to the lamp driver board 35 (step S910). Therefore, the lamp display corresponding to the notification of the abnormality of the guide unit is performed thereafter. Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets a guidance unit abnormality notification flag indicating that guidance unit abnormality notification is being performed (step S911).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the magnetic abnormality notification designation command reception flag indicating that the magnetic abnormality notification designation command has been received is set (step S912). If not set, the process proceeds to step S921. If the magnetic abnormality notification designation command reception flag is set, the magnetic abnormality notification designation command reception flag is reset (step S913), and the effect display device 9 performs magnetic on the screen displayed at that time. A command to superimpose and display the abnormality notification screen is output to the VDP 109 (step S914). The VDP 109 superimposes and displays a magnetic abnormality notification screen on the effect display device 9 in accordance with the command (see FIG. 100C).

  Further, the production control CPU 101 outputs sound data indicating sound output in response to the magnetic abnormality notification to the sound output board 70 (step S915). The voice synthesis IC 703 mounted on the voice output board 70 reads data corresponding to the input sound data from the voice data ROM 704 and outputs a voice signal to the speaker 27 side according to the read data. Therefore, sound output (output of radio fraud warning sound) according to the magnetic abnormality notification is performed thereafter. Further, the effect control CPU 101 outputs lamp control data indicating lamp display corresponding to the magnetic abnormality notification to the lamp driver board 35 (step S916). Accordingly, lamp display corresponding to the magnetic abnormality notification is performed thereafter. Then, the production control CPU 101 sets a magnetic abnormality notification flag indicating that the magnetic abnormality notification is being performed (step S917).

  Next, the production control CPU 101 confirms whether or not a first abnormal winning notification designation command reception flag indicating that the first abnormal winning notification designation command has been received is set (step S921). If not set, the process proceeds to step S926. If the first abnormal winning notification designation command reception flag is set, the first abnormal winning notification designation command reception flag is reset (step S922), and the effect display device 9 displays the screen displayed at that time. On the other hand, a command to superimpose and display the first abnormality notification screen is output to the VDP 109 (step S923). The VDP 109 superimposes and displays the first abnormality notification screen on the effect display device 9 in accordance with the command (see FIG. 98C).

  Furthermore, the production control CPU 101 outputs sound data indicating sound output in response to the abnormal winning notification to the sound output board 70 (step S924). The voice synthesis IC 703 mounted on the voice output board 70 reads data corresponding to the input sound data from the voice data ROM 704 and outputs a voice signal to the speaker 27 side according to the read data. Therefore, sound output (output of radio fraud warning sound) according to the notification of abnormal winning is performed thereafter. Further, the effect control CPU 101 outputs lamp control data indicating lamp display corresponding to the abnormal winning notification to the lamp driver board 35 (step S925). Therefore, the lamp display corresponding to the abnormal winning notification is performed thereafter. Then, the production control CPU 101 sets a first abnormality notification flag indicating that abnormality notification is being performed (step S926).

  Next, the production control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the second abnormal prize notification designation command reception flag indicating that the second abnormal prize notification designation command has been received is set (step S927). If not set, the process proceeds to step S933. If the second abnormal prize notification designation command reception flag is set, the second abnormal prize notification designation command reception flag is reset (step S928), and the effect display device 9 displays the screen displayed at that time. On the other hand, a command to superimpose and display the second abnormality notification screen is output to the VDP 109 (step S929). The VDP 109 superimposes and displays the second abnormality notification screen on the effect display device 9 in accordance with the command (see FIG. 98 (D)).

  Further, the production control CPU 101 outputs sound data indicating the sound output in response to the abnormal winning notification to the sound output board 70 (step S930). The voice synthesis IC 703 mounted on the voice output board 70 reads data corresponding to the input sound data from the voice data ROM 704 and outputs a voice signal to the speaker 27 side according to the read data. Therefore, sound output (output of radio fraud warning sound) according to the notification of abnormal winning is performed thereafter. In addition, the effect control CPU 101 outputs lamp control data indicating lamp display corresponding to the abnormal winning notification to the lamp driver board 35 (step S931). Therefore, the lamp display corresponding to the abnormal winning notification is performed thereafter. Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets a second abnormality notification flag indicating that abnormality notification is being performed (step S932).

  In addition, the CPU 101 for effect control notifies the abnormality when the abnormal winning to the first big prize opening occurs (abnormality notification by the processing of steps S923 to S925) and the abnormality notification when the abnormal winning regarding the accessory 20 occurs. Abnormality notification is performed so that it can be distinguished from (abnormality notification by the processing of steps S929 to S931) (see FIG. 98).

  Next, the production control CPU 101 checks whether or not the first vibration abnormality notification designation command reception flag indicating that the first vibration abnormality notification designation command has been received is set (step S933). If not set, the process proceeds to step S938. If the first vibration abnormality notification designation command reception flag is set, the first vibration abnormality notification designation command reception flag is reset (step S934), and the effect display device 9 displays the screen displayed at that time. On the other hand, a command to superimpose and display the vibration abnormality notification screen is output to the VDP 109 (step S935). The VDP 109 superimposes and displays a vibration abnormality notification screen on the effect display device 9 in response to the command (see FIG. 100A).

  Further, the production control CPU 101 outputs sound data indicating sound output corresponding to the vibration abnormality notification to the sound output board 70 (step S936). The voice synthesis IC 703 mounted on the voice output board 70 reads data corresponding to the input sound data from the voice data ROM 704 and outputs a voice signal to the speaker 27 side according to the read data. Therefore, sound output (output of error warning sound) corresponding to the notification of vibration abnormality is performed thereafter. Further, the effect control CPU 101 outputs lamp control data indicating lamp display corresponding to the vibration abnormality notification to the lamp driver board 35 (step S937). Therefore, thereafter, lamp display corresponding to the vibration abnormality notification is performed. Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets a first vibration abnormality notification flag indicating that vibration abnormality notification (first mode) is being performed (step S938).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the second vibration abnormality notification designation command reception flag indicating that the second vibration abnormality notification designation command has been received is set (step S939). If not set, the process proceeds to step S943A. If the second vibration abnormality notification designation command reception flag is set, the second vibration abnormality notification designation command reception flag is reset (step S940), and lamp control data indicating a lamp display corresponding to the vibration abnormality notification is obtained. Output to the lamp driver board 35 (step S941). Therefore, thereafter, lamp display corresponding to the vibration abnormality notification is performed. Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets a second vibration abnormality notification flag indicating that vibration abnormality notification (second mode) is being performed (step S942).

  In step S943A, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the small hit game or the big hit game is in a round in which the accessory 20 is open. Whether or not a small hit game is being played can be confirmed by the value of the effect control process flag. In addition, for example, the received display result designation command (in order to confirm the number of rounds of the big hit game: see FIG. 33 and FIG. 39) whether or not it is in the round in which the accessory 20 is released. And the display command when the special winning opening is opened (to check how many rounds the game is in progress).

  If it is not during the small hit game or the round in which the bonus item 20 is released in the big hit game, the value of the bonus item discharge monitoring timer is set to 0 (step S943D).

  If the game 20 is in the small hit game or the round in which the bonus 20 in the big hit game is open, it is confirmed whether or not a bonus winning designation command reception flag indicating that a bonus winning designation command has been received is set ( Step S943B). If the bonus winning designation command reception flag is set, the bonus winning designation command reception flag is reset (step S943C), and the value of the bonus discharge monitoring timer is set to 0 (step S943D).

  If the bonus winning designation command reception flag is not set, the value of the bonus discharge monitoring timer is incremented by 1 (step S943E). If the value of the accessory discharge monitoring timer is a monitoring time value (a value corresponding to the monitoring time: the monitoring time is longer than the round time of the big hit game, for example, 41.5 seconds) (step S943F), The effect control CPU 101 outputs to the VDP 109 a command to superimpose the discharge abnormality notification screen on the screen displayed at that time in the effect display device 9 (step S945). In response to the command, the VDP 109 superimposes and displays the discharge abnormality notification screen on the effect display device 9 (see FIG. 98E).

  Furthermore, the production control CPU 101 outputs sound data indicating sound output in response to the notification of the discharge abnormality to the sound output board 70 (step S946). The voice synthesis IC 703 mounted on the voice output board 70 reads data corresponding to the input sound data from the voice data ROM 704 and outputs a voice signal to the speaker 27 side according to the read data. Therefore, sound output (output of error warning sound) corresponding to the notification of the discharge abnormality is performed thereafter. Further, the effect control CPU 101 outputs lamp control data indicating lamp display corresponding to the notification of the discharge abnormality to the lamp driver board 35 (step S947). Therefore, the lamp display corresponding to the notification of the discharge abnormality is performed thereafter. Then, the production control CPU 101 sets a discharge abnormality notification flag indicating that the discharge abnormality notification is being performed (step S948).

  In the above-described control, during the small hit game or during the round in which the accessory 20 is released, if the accessory winning designation command is not received beyond the monitoring time, the effect control CPU 101 performs the discharge. It is determined that an abnormality has occurred, and abnormality notification is performed.

  When the game control microcomputer 560 detects that all the game balls are discharged from the accessory 20 during the small hit game, it ends the small hit game and issues a big hit start designation command or a small hit end designation command. Send. Receiving the command, the effect control CPU 101 sets the control state to a state that is not in the small hit game. If the control or the like is normally executed, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits a big hit start designation command or a small hit end designation command before the monitoring time elapses. Never do. In addition, during the round in which the bonus item 20 is released, the game control microcomputer 560, when detecting that all the game balls have been ejected from the bonus item 20, transmits a command after the grand prize opening is opened. Receiving the command, the effect control CPU 101 changes the control state to a state that is not in a round. Then, if the control or the like is normally executed, the gaming control microcomputer 560 transmits a command after opening the big prize opening before the monitoring time elapses, so that the accessory discharge monitoring timer does not time out. That is, the fact that the accessory discharge monitoring timer has timed out means that the game control microcomputer 560 could not detect that all the game balls were discharged from the accessory 20 within a predetermined time. Therefore, a discharge abnormality in which the game ball is not discharged from the accessory 20 has occurred. Note that the occurrence of abnormal discharge may mean that the game ball has not actually won a prize in the accessory 20 (there may be a situation where the prize has been illegally won in the accessory 20). .

  Next, the production control CPU 101 checks whether or not a start prize abnormality notification designation command reception flag indicating that a start prize abnormality notice designation command has been received is set (step S949). If not set, the process is terminated. If the start prize abnormality notification designation command reception flag is set, the start prize abnormality notification designation command reception flag is reset (step S950), and the effect display device 9 displays the screen displayed at that time. Then, a command to superimpose and display the start winning abnormality notification screen is output to the VDP 109 (step S951). In response to the command, the VDP 109 superimposes and displays a start prize abnormality notification screen on the effect display device 9 (see FIG. 99).

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 outputs sound data indicating sound output in response to the notification of the start winning abnormality to the sound output board 70 (step S952). The voice synthesis IC 703 mounted on the voice output board 70 reads data corresponding to the input sound data from the voice data ROM 704 and outputs a voice signal to the speaker 27 side according to the read data. Therefore, sound output (output of error warning sound) corresponding to the notification of the start winning abnormality is performed thereafter. Further, the effect control CPU 101 outputs lamp control data indicating lamp display corresponding to the notification of the start winning abnormality to the lamp driver board 35 (step S953). Therefore, the lamp display corresponding to the notification of the start winning abnormality is performed thereafter. Then, the production control CPU 101 sets a start winning abnormality notification in-progress flag indicating that the start winning abnormality notification is being performed (step S954).

  In this embodiment, the production control CPU 101 receives the first abnormal prize notification designation command and the second abnormal prize notification designation command from the game control microcomputer 560, thereby giving the first big prize opening. Although the abnormality notification is performed in such a manner that the abnormality notification when the abnormal winning occurs and the abnormality notification when the abnormal winning regarding the accessory 20 occurs, the command (the first command) that enables the effect control CPU 101 to distinguish the abnormality. Instead of receiving the 1 abnormal winning notification notification designation command and the second abnormal winning notification designation command), an independently distinguishable abnormality notification may be performed.

  105 to 107 are explanatory diagrams illustrating examples of display effects in the effect display device 9, sound effects by the speaker 27, and display effects using the lamps 28a, 28b, and 28c. FIG. 105 (A) shows an example when the decorative display is variably displayed on the effect display device 9. FIG. 105 (B) shows an example in which initialization notification is performed in the effect display device 9.

  In FIG. 105 (C), the effect display device 9 is notified of the abnormal winning, the speaker 27 outputs an abnormal notification sound, and the lamps corresponding to the abnormal winning are displayed using the lamps 28a, 28b, 28c. An example of what has been done is shown. When the production control microcomputer 100 receives the first abnormal prize notification designation command or the second abnormal prize notification designation command from the game control microcomputer 560, the production display device 9 displays an abnormality notification screen (first abnormality notification screen or first abnormality notification screen). (2 abnormality notification screen) is displayed, and an abnormality notification sound is output from the speaker 27, and the lamps 28a, 28b, and 28c are blinked. Even if the decorative pattern variable display is started in response to the reception of the variation pattern command, the display of the abnormality notification screen on the effect display device 9, the output of the abnormality notification sound from the speaker 27, and the lamps 28a, 28b, and 28c. Continue blinking display. Even when the variable display of the decorative symbols is finished, the display of the abnormality notification screen on the effect display device 9, the output of the abnormality notification sound from the speaker 27, and the blinking display of the lamps 28a, 28b, 28c are continued.

  FIG. 106A shows an example in which vibration abnormality notification is performed in the first mode. When receiving the first vibration abnormality notification designation command from the game control microcomputer 560, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs control to display the vibration abnormality notification screen on the effect display device 9, and outputs an abnormality notification sound from the speaker 27. Control is performed so that the lamps 28a, 28b, and 28c are blinked. Further, even if the decorative pattern variable display is started in response to the reception of the variation pattern command, the display of the vibration abnormality notification screen on the effect display device 9, the output of the abnormality notification sound from the speaker 27, and the lamps 28a, 28b, 28c. The blinking display continues. Even after the variable display of the decorative symbols is finished, the display of the vibration abnormality notification screen on the effect display device 9, the output of the abnormality notification sound from the speaker 27, and the blinking display of the lamps 28a, 28b, 28c are continued.

  FIG. 106B shows an example in which vibration abnormality notification is performed in the second mode. When receiving the second vibration abnormality notification designation command from the game control microcomputer 560, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs control to turn on and display the lamps 28a, 28b, and 28c. Further, even if the decorative display variable display is started in response to the reception of the variation pattern command, the lighting display of the lamps 28a, 28b, 28c is continued. Further, even if the variable display of the decorative design is finished, the lighting display of each lamp 28a, 28b, 28c is continued.

  FIG. 106C shows an example in which guidance part abnormality notification is performed. When receiving the guidance unit abnormality notification designation command from the game control microcomputer 560, the production control microcomputer 100 performs control to display a guidance unit abnormality notification screen on the production display device 9 and outputs an abnormality notification sound from the speaker 27. Control is performed so that the lamps 28a, 28b, and 28c are blinked. Even if the variable display of the decorative pattern is started in response to the reception of the variation pattern command, the display of the guidance unit abnormality notification screen on the effect display device 9, the output of the abnormality notification sound from the speaker 27, and the lamps 28a, 28b, The blinking display of 28c is continued. Further, even after the variable display of the decorative symbols is finished, the display of the guidance unit abnormality notification screen, the output of the abnormality notification sound from the speaker 27, and the blinking display of the lamps 28a, 28b, 28c are continued in the effect display device 9.

  FIG. 107 shows an example in which the magnetic abnormality notification is performed. When the production control microcomputer 100 receives the magnetic abnormality notification designation command from the game control microcomputer 560, the production control microcomputer 100 controls to display the magnetic abnormality notification screen on the production display device 9 and outputs an abnormality notification sound from the speaker 27. The lamps 28a, 28b, 28c are controlled to blink. Further, even when the decorative display variable display is started in response to the reception of the variation pattern command, the display of the magnetic abnormality notification screen on the effect display device 9, the output of the abnormality notification sound from the speaker 27, and the lamps 28a, 28b, 28c. The blinking display continues. Further, even after the variable display of the decorative symbols is finished, the display of the magnetic abnormality notification screen on the effect display device 9, the output of the abnormality notification sound from the speaker 27, and the blinking display of the lamps 28a, 28b, 28c are continued.

  In addition, when notification of abnormal discharge or abnormal start prize is performed, control for displaying an abnormal notification screen (discharge abnormal notification screen) on the effect display device 9 is performed, and an abnormal notification sound is output from the speaker 27. Control is performed to blink the lamps 28a, 28b, 28c. Even if the decorative pattern variable display is started in response to the reception of the variation pattern command, the display of the abnormality notification screen on the effect display device 9, the output of the abnormality notification sound from the speaker 27, and the lamps 28a, 28b, and 28c. Continue to light up. Even when the variable display of the decorative symbols is finished, the display of the abnormality notification screen on the effect display device 9, the output of the abnormality notification sound from the speaker 27, and the blinking display of the lamps 28a, 28b, 28c are continued.

  In this embodiment, the gaming control microcomputer 560 does not detect abnormal winning and discharging abnormalities for a predetermined period (a period during which initialization notification is executed) after the power supply to the gaming machine is started. The abnormal winning notification designation command and the discharge abnormality notification designation command are not transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560. However, when the value of the special symbol process flag is less than a predetermined value (7 in this embodiment), the game control microcomputer 560 always detects an abnormal winning with respect to the first big prize opening and sets the value of the special symbol process flag. When the value is not between 5 and 10, abnormal winnings relating to the accessory 20 are always detected, and the effect control microcomputer 100 starts abnormal power supply for a predetermined period after power supply to the gaming machine is started. When the notification designation command is received, the abnormal winning notification may not be performed.

  In this embodiment, when the gaming control microcomputer 560 detects that one gaming ball has won the first big winning opening or the accessory 20 when not in the big hit gaming state, the abnormal winning notification designation command Is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100, but when it is detected that a predetermined number (a plurality) of game balls have won the first big winning opening or the accessory 20 when the starting operation state and the big hit gaming state are not detected, an abnormal winning is obtained. You may control to transmit a notification designation command. Further, when it is not in the starting operation state and the big hit gaming state, if it is detected that a predetermined number (a plurality of) gaming balls have won in a predetermined time, an abnormal winning notification designation command may be transmitted. . When receiving the abnormal winning notification designation command, the production control microcomputer 100 displays the abnormality notification screen and outputs the abnormality notification sound as described above.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the same excitation pulse is output continuously over a plurality of steps according to the excitation pattern B in the control of the first rotating body drive motor 79B. By doing so, the rotation period of the advantageous part 93 provided in the second rotating body 90A and the rotation period of the advantageous part 190b provided in the first rotating body 90B are mutually different from each other. Control so as not to be an integer multiple. Therefore, the rotation period of the second rotating body 90A and the rotation period 90B of the first rotating body can be easily made different.

  In this embodiment, the magnetic sensors 95a and 95f that can detect the magnetism in the winning openings 71 and 72 of the variable winning ball apparatus 20 and can detect the magnetism in the region where the second rotating body 90A is disposed. Is provided. Therefore, using one magnetic sensor, cheating performed using a magnet can be easily performed in both the winning area provided in the variable winning ball apparatus 20 and the area where the second rotating body 90A is disposed. Can be detected.

  In this embodiment, a magnetic sensor 95e that can detect the magnetism in the region where the first rotating body 90B is arranged and can detect the magnetism in the region where the third rotating body 90C is arranged is provided. It has been. Therefore, using one magnetic sensor, an illegal act performed using a magnet can be easily performed in both the region where the first rotating body 90B is disposed and the region where the third rotating body 90C is disposed. Can be detected.

  Further, in this embodiment, the magnetic sensors 95a to 95f are disposed so as to be positioned between the glass door frame 2 provided on the front side of the gaming machine and the second rotating body 90A. Therefore, it is possible to easily detect an illegal act performed using a magnet from the glass door frame 2 side provided on the front side of the gaming machine.

  In this embodiment, the second position sensor 922a detects the slit 921a of the disk member 921, and at the same time the first position sensor 922b detects the slit 921a, it determines that an abnormality has occurred and notifies the user. Therefore, it is possible to easily detect an illegal act performed using radio waves by using the position sensors 922a and 922b for detecting the initial position of the disk member.

  Further, in this embodiment, after the second position sensor 922a detects the slit 921a, it is determined that an abnormality has occurred based on the fact that the first position sensor 922b did not detect the slit 921a within a predetermined period. Then notify. Therefore, it is possible to easily detect an illegal act performed using radio waves by using the position sensors 922a and 922b for detecting the initial position of the disk member.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the vibration is detected by the vibration sensor 96a and it is determined that it is time to win the variable winning ball apparatus 20, the vibration abnormality is notified in the first mode. Further, when vibration is detected by the vibration sensor 96a and it is determined that it is not at the time of winning the variable winning ball apparatus 20, a vibration abnormality is notified in the second mode. Therefore, the manner in which the notification is made different when the vibration is detected when the game ball is won in the variable winning ball device 20 and when the vibration is detected when the game ball is not winning in the variable winning ball device 20 is different. And can give a warning according to the degree of fraud.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the variable winning ball apparatus 20 is not controlled to the starting operation state or the big hit gaming state, a detection signal is input from the first winning combination winning switch 71a or the second winning combination winning switch 72a. Based on that, it is determined that an abnormal winning has occurred. Therefore, fraud can be effectively prevented.

  In this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 generates an abnormal prize based on the fact that the third start opening switch 13a outputs a detection signal when the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is not opened or closed. It is determined that Therefore, it is possible to prevent an illegal act that creates a state in which a detection signal is output from the third start port switch 13a.

  In this embodiment, the initialization notification is given priority over the abnormality notification (abnormal winning notification and discharge abnormality notification), so that it is prevented that the initialization notification becomes difficult to recognize. The That is, the initialization notification is performed prominently. The game control microcomputer 560 transmits an initialization designation command when a user reset that causes the program to start executing from the top address (for example, address 0000) occurs even when power supply to the game machine is started. As a cause of the occurrence of the user reset, for example, in the case where the watchdog timer is configured to be used, there is a case where the watchdog timer has timed out due to an illegal act that prevents the smooth progress of the program. Such a fraudulent act is likely to occur particularly when it is configured to control the big hit gaming state based on the big hit determination random number. In other words, the game control microcomputer 560 is initialized, and a counter for generating a jackpot determination random number is initialized, and it is easy to receive an illegal act that makes it easy to grasp the count value of the counter. Generally, the game control microcomputer 560 initializes the random number circuit 503 in the initialization process. By making the initialization notice conspicuous as in this embodiment, it is possible to easily grasp from the outside of the gaming machine that the gaming control microcomputer 560 has been initialized. Is easily recognized.

  In the above embodiment, the production control microcomputer 100 ends the initialization notification when a predetermined period has elapsed (see steps S901 to S905), but ends the initialization notification at another timing. May be. For example, the initialization notification is ended when the decorative symbol variable display is started for the first time after the initialization notification is started, or the abnormal winning notification designation command is received before the decorative symbol variable display is started. Sometimes the initialization notification may be terminated. Alternatively, the initialization notification may be terminated when the customer waiting demonstration designation command is received or when the first effect control command other than the customer waiting demonstration designation command is received after the initialization notification is started. That is, the timing at which the initialization notification is ended is not limited as long as the initialization notification is continued for a sufficient period of time for the game clerk or the like to recognize the initialization notification.

  In this embodiment, the second rotating body 90A is provided with a plurality of advantageous portions 83 on the outer peripheral portion, and the respective advantageous portions 83 are arranged so that the intervals between the advantageous portions are equally spaced. However, you may arrange | position so that the space | interval between each advantageous site | part may mutually differ. FIG. 108 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the second rotating body 90A in a case where the intervals between the advantageous portions are arranged to be different from each other. As shown in FIG. 108, for example, by providing advantageous portions 93a and 93b arranged so as to be extremely close to the other advantageous portions 93 on the outer peripheral portion of the second rotating body 90A, the interval between the advantageous portions is increased. You may make it arrange | position so that it may mutually differ. By doing so, it is possible to easily distribute the gaming machines via the second rotating body 90A.

Embodiment 2. FIG.
FIG. 109 is an explanatory diagram showing a relationship between a special symbol stop symbol and a winning type in the gaming machine of the second embodiment. FIG. 110 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number used by the game control microcomputer 560. In the example shown in FIG. 110, the random 6: small hit type determining random number of (6) is added to the first embodiment (see FIG. 38). FIG. 111 shows the relationship between the stop symbol of the special symbol and the judgment value (FIG. 111 (A)), and the type of small hit (specifically, the number of times the accessory 20 is released in the small hit gaming state, that is, in the starting operation state). It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the relationship (FIG. 111 (B)) with a judgment value. However, as in the case of the first embodiment (see FIG. 39), FIG. 111 shows the number of determination values, not specific determination values.

  In this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 uses the big hit (first big hit) in the big hit determination process (see step S62 in FIG. 47) or the second big hit game executed after the end of the small hit game. If the first big hit is not determined, the type of the small hit game (specifically, the number of releases of the accessory 20 in the small hit game state, that is, in the starting operation state) is determined. Is determined by a lottery using a random number for determining the type of small hits.

  The game control microcomputer 560 extracts the count value of the counter for generating the small hit type determining random number and uses the extracted value as the small hit type determining random value. The number of times of opening (see FIG. 111 (B)) corresponding to the determination value that matches is determined.

  In this embodiment, as the big hit (first big hit), there is a sudden probable big hit in addition to the normal big hit and the probable big hit. Suddenly promising big hit is the number of times the opening of the big prize opening and the opening time are shorter than in the case of the normal big hit and the probable big hit (for example, 0.5 seconds is opened twice), and the game state after the big hit game is Controlled to a high probability state (probability variation state). Therefore, the player feels as if the gaming state suddenly becomes a high probability state. Other processes are the same as those in the first embodiment.

  In the above embodiment, the production control board 80, the audio output board 70, and the lamp driver board 35 are provided as the boards on which the circuit for controlling the production apparatus is mounted. You may mount on one board | substrate. Further, a first effect control board (display control board) on which a circuit for controlling the effect display device 9 and the like is mounted and a circuit for controlling other effect devices (lamps, LEDs, speakers 27, etc.) are mounted. You may make it provide two board | substrates with two production | presentation control boards.

  FIG. 112 is a block diagram showing a configuration example in which a sound / lamp control board 80b and a display control board 80a are provided instead of the construction of the effect control board 80, the lamp driver board 35, and the audio output board 70 shown in FIG. is there. As shown in FIG. 112, the sound / lamp control board 80b is mounted with a sound / lamp control microcomputer 100b including a sound / lamp control CPU 101b and a RAM. In the sound / lamp control board 80b, the sound / lamp control microcomputer 100b operates according to a program stored in a built-in or external ROM (not shown), and is input via the relay board 77. In response to the strobe signal (effect control INT signal) from the input driver 102, the effect control command is received via the input driver 102 and the input port 103.

  The sound / lamp control microcomputer 100 b outputs a signal for driving the lamp to the lamp driver 352 via the output port 107. The lamp driver 352 amplifies a signal for driving the lamp and supplies the amplified signal to each lamp such as the top frame lamp 28a, the left frame lamp 28b, and the right frame lamp 28c.

  In addition, the sound / lamp control microcomputer 100b outputs sound number data to the speech synthesis IC 703. The voice synthesizing IC 703 generates voice or sound effect according to the sound number data, and outputs it to the amplifier circuit 705. The amplification circuit 705 outputs an audio signal obtained by amplifying the output level of the speech synthesis IC 703 to a level corresponding to the volume set by the volume 706 to the speaker 27. The voice data ROM 704 stores control data corresponding to the sound number data.

  The sound / lamp control microcomputer 100b transfers the received effect control command to the display control board 80a via the output port 104, generates a command based on the received effect control command, and generates the generated command. The data is transmitted to the display control board 80a via the output port 104.

  As shown in FIG. 112, a display control microcomputer 100a including a display control CPU 101a and a RAM (not shown) is mounted on the display control board 80a. In the display control board 80a, the display control microcomputer 100a operates in accordance with a program stored in a built-in or external ROM (not shown) and receives a command from the sound / lamp control board 80b via the input port 108. To do. Then, the display control microcomputer 100a causes the VDP 109 to perform display control of the effect display device 9 using the LCD, based on the received command. The control of the display control microcomputer 100a related to the display control of the effect display device 9 is the same as the control of the effect control microcomputer 100 in each of the above embodiments.

  The command transmitted from the sound / lamp control microcomputer 100b to the display control microcomputer 100a is the same as the effect control command (see FIG. 44) in each of the above embodiments. The sound / lamp control microcomputer 100b transfers the command received from the game control microcomputer 560 as it is to the display control microcomputer 100a, so that it is the same as the effect control command (see FIG. 44) in each of the above embodiments. Can be given to the display control microcomputer 100a.

  The present invention is capable of performing a predetermined game using a game ball, and can be controlled to either an open state in which the game ball can be won or a closed state in which the game ball cannot be won. A specific game state that is advantageous to the player when a game ball is won in a specific area provided in the variable prize ball device, provided with a variable prize ball device that is controlled to a start operation state that becomes an open state in response to the establishment of a condition It is applied to gaming machines such as pachinko machines that move to

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front. It is the front view which looked at the variable winning ball apparatus from the front. It is the top view which looked at the variable winning ball apparatus from the upper side. It is the perspective view which looked at the variable winning ball apparatus from diagonally upward. It is explanatory drawing which shows arrangement | positioning of each board | substrate attached to the variable winning ball apparatus. It is explanatory drawing explaining the operating principle of each opening member. It is explanatory drawing explaining the operating principle of each opening member. It is explanatory drawing explaining the operation principle of a 2nd rotary body. It is explanatory drawing explaining the operation principle of a 2nd rotary body. It is explanatory drawing explaining the operating principle of a 1st rotary body. It is explanatory drawing explaining the operating principle of a 3rd rotary body. It is explanatory drawing explaining the principle of operation of a guidance part. It is explanatory drawing which shows the aspect in which a game ball enters a specific winning opening through a guidance part. It is explanatory drawing which shows the aspect in which a game ball enters a specific winning opening through a guidance part. It is explanatory drawing which shows the path | route where the game ball which approached in the accessory is guide | induced. It is explanatory drawing which shows the principle by which the game ball which approached into the accessory is distributed to one of the paths on the left side of the second rotating body through the path member. It is explanatory drawing which shows the aspect by which a game ball is guide | induced to the advantageous part of a 2nd rotary body from a 1st rotary body. It is explanatory drawing which shows the aspect in case a game ball is discharged | emitted without falling into the advantageous part of a 1st rotary body. It is explanatory drawing which shows the operation | movement principle of a back movable part. It is explanatory drawing which shows the effect | action to the path | route of the game ball by the movement of a back movable part. It is explanatory drawing which shows the path | route of the game ball after having passed in front of the specific winning opening without being stripped off. It is explanatory drawing which shows the aspect by which the game ball which has passed in front of the specific winning opening without being peeled off is guided to the path | route which passes along the path | route member provided in the right side in an accessory. It is sectional drawing which cut | disconnected the part of the upper right periphery of a 2nd rotary body. It is explanatory drawing which shows the aspect by which a game ball is guide | induced to a guidance | induction part from a 3rd rotary body. It is explanatory drawing which shows the aspect in case a game ball is discharged | emitted without falling into the advantageous part of a 3rd rotary body. It is explanatory drawing which shows the operation state of a guidance part when a guidance part is facing the front. It is explanatory drawing which shows the operation state of a guidance part when a guidance part operate | moves to the left maximum point. It is explanatory drawing which shows the operation state of a guidance part when a guidance part operates to the maximum point on the right side. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of how to advance the game of a gaming machine. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the change of a special symbol and a decoration symbol, and the start of a small hit game. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the change of a special symbol and a decoration symbol, the start of a small hit game, and the start of a big hit game. It is explanatory drawing which shows image display examples, such as an effect after a change in the effect display apparatus (the effect performed before the end of the change of a special symbol, and the start of a small hit game). It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the stop symbol of a special symbol, and the type of winning. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a game control board (main board). It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a relay board | substrate, an effect control board | substrate, a lamp driver board | substrate, and an audio | voice output board | substrate. It is a flowchart which shows a main process. It is a flowchart which shows a timer interruption process. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the relationship between the stop symbol of a special symbol, and a determination value. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the relationship between a fluctuation pattern and a determination value. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol process process. FIG. 38E illustrates an effect control command signal line. It is a timing chart showing the relationship between an 8-bit control signal and an INT signal constituting the effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is a flowchart which shows a starting port switch passage process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol change process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol stop process. It is a flow chart which shows processing for opening an accessory. It is a flowchart which shows the accessory release middle. It is a flowchart which shows a rotary body and a movable part control. It is a flowchart which shows a rotary body and a movable part control. It is explanatory drawing which shows the excitation pattern used in order to excite each stepping motor. It is a timing chart which shows the example of the excitation pulse output to each motor. It is a timing chart which shows the example of the excitation pulse output to each motor. It is a flowchart which shows an abnormality detection process. It is a flowchart which shows a post-completion process. It is a flowchart which shows the big winning opening opening pre-processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the round which open | releases the 1st big winning opening in a 2nd big hit game state. It is a flowchart which shows a big winning opening open process. It is a flowchart which shows a big winning opening open process. It is a flowchart which shows the process after closing of the big prize opening. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit end process. It is a flowchart which shows a normal symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a normal symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows the process during normal symbol fluctuation. It is a flowchart which shows a normal symbol stop process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the open pattern of the change time of a normal symbol, and a variable winning ball apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows a normal electric accessory release pre-process. It is a flowchart which shows a process during normal electric-power-object opening. It is explanatory drawing which shows the bit allocation example of the input port in the microcomputer for game control. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of the payout control signal. It is a block diagram which shows the signal line etc. which are used for transmission / reception of a payout control signal. It is a timing diagram which shows an example of how to output a payout control signal. It is explanatory drawing which shows the buffer used by switch processing. It is a flowchart which shows a switch process. It is a flowchart which shows a prize ball process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a prize ball number table. It is a flowchart which shows a prize ball number addition process. It is a flowchart which shows a prize ball control process. It is a flowchart which shows an abnormal winning notification process. It is a flowchart which shows an abnormal winning notification process. It is a flowchart which shows the main process which the microcomputer for production control performs. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a command reception buffer. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the display screen of an effect display apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a process table. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process. It is a flowchart which shows a decoration design change start process. It is a flowchart which shows a process during decoration design change. It is a flowchart which shows a decoration design change stop process. It is a flowchart which shows the production process after the end of change. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the alerting | reporting screen displayed on an effect display apparatus. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the alerting | reporting screen displayed on an effect display apparatus. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the alerting | reporting screen displayed on an effect display apparatus. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the aspect of the various error alerting | reporting performed in alerting | reporting control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows alerting | reporting control processing. It is a flowchart which shows alerting | reporting control processing. It is a flowchart which shows alerting | reporting control processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the condition of the display effect in an effect display apparatus, and the sound effect by a speaker. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the condition of the display effect in an effect display apparatus, and the sound effect by a speaker. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the condition of the display effect in an effect display apparatus, and the sound effect by a speaker. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of 90 A of 2nd rotary bodies when arrange | positioning so that the space | interval between each advantageous part may mutually differ. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the stop symbol of a special symbol, and the type of winning. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number which the microcomputer for game control uses. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the stop symbol of a special symbol, and a determination value, and the relationship between a small hit type and a determination value. It is a block diagram which shows the structure by which the sound / lamp control board and the display control board were provided.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 8 Special symbol display 9 Production display device 10 Normal symbol display 11 1st start winning opening 12 2nd starting winning opening 13 3rd starting winning opening 11a 1st starting opening switch 12a 2nd starting opening switch 13a 1st 3 Start switch 15 Variable winning ball device 16 Opening / closing plate 20 Accessory (variable winning ball device)
22 V winning switch 23 Count switch 31 Main board 56 CPU
66 Specific winning opening 66a Specific area switch 71, 72 Passing port 71a First winning combination winning switch 72a Second winning winning combination switch 77, 78 Opening member 79A, 79B, 79C, 79D Stepping motor 80 Production control board 85a, 85b Discharge opening Switch 90A Second rotating body 90B First rotating body 90C Third rotating body 92 Guide part 93 Advantageous part (magnet)
95a, 95b, 95c, 95d, 95e, 95f Magnetic sensor 96a Vibration sensor 98 Back movable part 100 Production control microcomputer 101 Production control CPU
190b, 190c Advantageous part (dented part)
560 Microcomputer for game control 921 Disk member 921a Slit (hole)
922a second position sensor 922b first position sensor

Claims (10)

It is possible to play a predetermined game using a game ball, and it can be controlled to either an open state in which the game ball can be won or a closed state in which the game ball cannot be won, and the start condition is satisfied A variable winning ball apparatus that is controlled to a start operation state in response to an open state is provided, and when a game ball wins a specific area provided in the variable winning ball apparatus, a transition is made to a specific gaming state that is advantageous to the player. A gaming machine,
A first rotating body and a second rotating body are arranged in the variable winning ball apparatus,
The first rotating body is provided with an advantageous portion capable of guiding the game ball to a path advantageous for a player,
The second rotating body is provided with an advantageous portion capable of guiding the game ball to a path advantageous for the player,
The game ball that has passed through the advantageous part of the first rotating body is guided to the second rotating body, and the game ball is guided to the specific area through the advantageous part of the second rotating body. And
A first stepping motor that rotates the first rotating body by a predetermined angle according to an input of an excitation pulse that is a pulsed excitation current;
A second stepping motor that rotates the second rotating body by a predetermined angle according to an input of an excitation pulse that is a pulsed excitation current;
Motor control means for driving and controlling the first stepping motor and the second stepping motor by outputting excitation pulses to the first stepping motor and the second stepping motor according to a predetermined excitation pattern. And
The motor control means is provided in the first rotating body by outputting the same excitation pulse over a plurality of steps continuously in the control of at least one of the first stepping motor or the second stepping motor. Rotation period adjusting means for controlling the rotation period of the advantageous part and the rotation period of the advantageous part provided in the second rotating body so as not to be an integral multiple of one of the rotation periods. A gaming machine. At least one of the first rotating body or the second rotating body is provided with a plurality of advantageous portions on the outer peripheral portion,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the respective advantageous portions are arranged such that the intervals between the respective advantageous portions are different from each other.   There is provided a magnetic sensor capable of detecting magnetism at a winning opening of the variable winning ball apparatus and capable of detecting magnetism in a region where at least one of the first rotating body and the second rotating body is disposed. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or claim 2.   The magnetic sensor which can detect the magnetism in the area | region where the 1st rotary body is arrange | positioned, and can detect the magnetism in the area | region where the 2nd rotary body is arrange | positioned is provided. The gaming machine according to any one of the three.   The magnetic sensor is disposed so as to be positioned between a glass frame provided on the front side of the gaming machine and at least one of the first rotating body and the second rotating body. The gaming machine according to claim 4. A movable member that is provided in the variable winning ball apparatus and operates so as to be able to guide the game ball that has entered the variable winning ball apparatus to a specific area;
A disk member that rotates in synchronization with the operation of the movable member,
The disk member has a position detection portion formed on the outer periphery,
A first position detection unit that is arranged to be positioned on an outer peripheral portion of the disk member and is capable of detecting the position detection unit formed on the disk member;
A second position detection unit detecting means arranged to be positioned on the outer periphery of the disk member and capable of detecting the position detection unit formed on the disk member;
An initial position detecting means for detecting an initial position of the movable member based on the detection of the position detecting section by the first position detecting section detecting means;
Abnormality determining means for determining that an abnormality has occurred based on the fact that the second position detecting portion detecting means has detected the position detecting portion at the same time that the first position detecting portion detecting means has detected the position detecting portion. When,
The game according to any one of claims 1 to 5, further comprising abnormality occurrence notifying means for notifying that an abnormality has occurred based on the fact that the abnormality determining means has determined that an abnormality has occurred. Machine. A movable member that is provided in the variable winning ball apparatus and operates so as to be able to guide the game ball that has entered the variable winning ball apparatus to a specific area;
A disk member that rotates in synchronization with the operation of the movable member,
The disk member has a position detection portion formed on the outer periphery,
A first position detection unit that is arranged to be positioned on an outer peripheral portion of the disk member and is capable of detecting the position detection unit formed on the disk member;
A second position detection unit detecting means arranged to be positioned on the outer periphery of the disk member and capable of detecting the position detection unit formed on the disk member;
An initial position detecting means for detecting an initial position of the movable member based on the detection of the position detecting section by the first position detecting section detecting means;
After the first position detecting unit detecting means detects the position detecting unit, an abnormality is detected based on the fact that the second position detecting unit detecting means does not detect the position detecting unit within a predetermined period. An abnormality determining means for determining that has occurred;
The game according to any one of claims 1 to 5, further comprising abnormality occurrence notifying means for notifying that an abnormality has occurred based on the fact that the abnormality determining means has determined that an abnormality has occurred. Machine. An entry detecting means for detecting a game ball that has entered the variable winning ball apparatus;
Vibration detecting means for detecting the vibration of the gaming machine;
A period determination means for determining whether or not it is within a predetermined determination period after the game ball is detected by the entry detection means;
When the vibration is detected by the vibration detection means, and when it is determined by the period determination means that it is within the predetermined period, notification is made in the first aspect, the vibration is detected by the vibration detection means, and The game according to any one of claims 1 to 7, further comprising abnormality notification means for notifying in a second mode when the period determination means determines that it is not within the predetermined determination period. Machine. Winning detection means for detecting a gaming ball won in the winning area of the variable winning ball device and outputting a detection signal;
Game control means for controlling the progress of the game,
The variable winning ball apparatus is provided with a winning area,
When a game ball wins in a special area of the winning area of the variable winning ball apparatus controlled to the starting operation state, the variable winning ball apparatus is shifted to a specific gaming state that is controlled to be opened a predetermined number of times. ,
The game control means includes
Winning determination means for determining whether or not the detection signal from the winning detection means is input;
Variable winning ball apparatus abnormality determination for determining that an abnormal winning has occurred based on the input of the detection signal by the winning determination means when the variable winning ball apparatus is not controlled to the start operation state or the specific game state The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising: means. In the game area, a start area is formed that establishes a variable display execution condition by winning,
A variable start winning device that can be in either an open state in which a game ball can win in the start area or a closed state in which a game ball cannot win in the start area;
Start detection means for detecting a game ball won in the start area and outputting a detection signal;
Game control means for controlling the progress of the game,
The game control means
Variable start award device control means for executing an opening / closing operation for opening the variable start award device after being opened and then closing the variable start award device according to establishment of a condition for opening the variable start award device;
The variable start winning device abnormality determining means for determining that an abnormal winning has occurred based on the fact that the start detecting means outputs a detection signal when the variable start winning device is not in the open / close operation. The gaming machine according to claim 9.

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