JP2011067431A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide means for effectively acquiring a big prize due to illegal winning through opening of a door to prevent and restrain fraudulentness. <P>SOLUTION: A game machine played by a player includes: a door part opened and closed at the front of the game machine and configured to physically separate a game area of the game machine from the player in its closing state; detecting means for detecting whether the door part is in the closing state or in the open state; big prize determination means for determining winning of a big prize lottery in the game machine; game control means for establishing a big prize game useful for the player in game over a predetermined big prize game period according to the determination of the winning by the big prize determination means; and monitoring means for monitoring the illegal state in the game machine according to the temporal relationship between the point of time at which the open state of the door part is detected and the point of time at which the winning is determined or the game period of the big prize game. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and particularly relates to a gaming machine having a function of detecting an illegal jackpot.

  For example, pachinko machines may cause a ball jam on the game board, and if necessary, the glass frame unit on the front of the game board of the pachinko machine is opened to eliminate the ball jam, etc. The glass frame unit also has a configuration that can be easily opened and closed (for example, Patent Document 1). In addition to opening and closing the glass frame with respect to such a pachinko machine body, the pachinko machine itself (inner frame body) with respect to the outer frame can be opened and closed.

  Then, there is a possibility that an action such as illegal release of these and a game ball being illegally won at the start opening may be performed.

  Therefore, the conventional gaming machine monitors the open / closed state of the above-described glass frame unit or the like (hereinafter referred to as a door) by switching the contact of the switch. That is, the gaming machine monitors the open / closed state of the door by switching the contact of the monitoring switch between when the door is closed and when the door is opened.

JP 2001-239038 A

  However, since many of the monitoring switches described above have a structure in which the contact is switched by the movement of a mechanical member, the door is actually opened by preventing the movement of the member with the door opened. However, a closed signal is output.

  Under such circumstances, for example, an illegal act such as intentionally creating a closed signal and allowing a start opening to win despite the door being open is assumed. And it is difficult to detect the above-mentioned fraud by simply monitoring the state where the closed signal is output and the state where the jackpot is made.

  Therefore, it is required to provide a means for effectively capturing a jackpot due to an illegal winning through the door opening and preventing / suppressing an illegal act.

  Below, an example of the means for solving the above-mentioned subject is shown.

  A first aspect of the present invention provides a gaming machine that is played by a player, and includes a door portion, a detection unit, a game control unit, and a monitoring unit.

  Here, the above-mentioned door part can be opened and closed at the front part of the gaming machine, and physically separates the gaming area of the gaming machine and the player by being in a closed state. The above-mentioned detection means detects whether the door is in a closed state or an open state. The above jackpot determination means determines the winning of the jackpot lottery in the gaming machine. Further, the game control means described above establishes a jackpot game that is beneficial to the player for a predetermined jackpot game period in response to the determination that the jackpot determination means is the winning. According to the temporal relationship between the time when it is detected that the door is in the open state and the time when the winning is determined or the jackpot game period, the monitoring means described above is an unauthorized state in the gaming machine. To monitor.

  According to a second invention, there is provided a gaming machine according to the first invention, wherein the monitoring means determines a case where the winning occurs while the door portion is in an open state as an illegal state.

  A third invention is the gaming machine according to the first invention, wherein the time measurement is started when the result of detection by the detection means changes from the open state to the closed state, and after the time measurement is started, the time measurement is started. And a means for timing until a time when a predetermined monitoring time has elapsed from the start of the time or until a time when the detection means detects an open state, and the monitoring means completes the time elapse of the monitoring time. Provided is a gaming machine that determines a case where the above-described winning is made as an illegal state before the winning.

  A fourth invention provides a gaming machine according to the first invention, wherein the monitoring means determines a case where the detection means detects an open state during the jackpot gaming period as an unauthorized state. To do.

  The fifth invention is the gaming machine according to the first invention, wherein in the detection result by the detecting means, the time measurement is started when the open state is changed to the closed state, and after the time measurement is started, And means for timing until a predetermined monitoring time has elapsed from the start of the timing or until the detection means detects the open state, and the winning has occurred while the door portion is in the open state. Both when the winning means occurs before the time counting means completes the elapsed time of the monitoring time and when the detecting means detects an open state in the middle of the jackpot game period. Provided is a gaming machine that is determined as an unauthorized state by a means.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to effectively capture a jackpot winning due to an illegal winning through the door opening, and it is possible to suppress or prevent cheating.

Schematic front view showing an example of a gaming machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention The perspective view which shows the state which the gaming machine 1 which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention open | released the glass frame unit 63 Schematic diagram when the gaming machine 1 with the door shown in the perspective view of FIG. Schematic diagram showing the relationship between the closed state of the glass frame unit 63 of the gaming machine 1 and the operation of the door opening switch. Schematic diagram showing the relationship between the open state of the glass frame unit 63 of the gaming machine 1 and the operation of the door opening switch. The enlarged view which shows an example of the indicator 3 provided in the gaming machine 1 of FIG. Partial plan view of the gaming machine 1 of FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of a control device provided in the gaming machine 1 of FIG. The figure which shows an example of the data and program which are memorize | stored in RAM103 of the main control part 100 of FIG. The figure which shows an example of the jackpot random number data D2 memorize | stored in RAM103 of FIG. The figure which shows an example of the jackpot symbol random number data D3 memorize | stored in RAM103 of FIG. The figure which shows an example of the reach random number data D4 memorize | stored in RAM103 of FIG. The figure which shows an example of the hit random number data D5 memorize | stored in RAM103 of FIG. The figure which shows an example of the table for jackpots of the fluctuation pattern table data D10 memorize | stored in RAM103 of FIG. The figure which shows an example of the table for reach | requirement of the fluctuation pattern table data D10 memorize | stored in RAM103 of FIG. The figure which shows an example of the table for deviation | shift of the fluctuation pattern table data D10 memorize | stored in RAM103 of FIG. An example of a conceptual diagram of a monitoring target state in a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention The flowchart which shows an example of the process performed in the main control part 100 of FIG. Subroutine showing the detailed operation of the start port switch process in step 702 of FIG. Subroutine showing the detailed operation of the gate switch process in step 703 of FIG. Subroutine showing the detailed operation of the door opening switch process in step 704 of FIG. Subroutine showing an example of detailed operation of special symbol processing in step 705 of FIG. Subroutine showing detailed operation of jackpot determination processing in step 747 of FIG. Subroutine showing the detailed operation of the variation pattern selection process in step 748 of FIG. Subroutine showing the detailed operation of the stop process in step 754 of FIG. The subroutine which shows the operation | movement of the door state determination process in the process during a stop of FIG. Subroutine showing detailed operation of normal symbol processing in step 706 of FIG. Subroutine showing the detailed operation of a part of the big prize opening process in step 707 of FIG. Subroutine showing the detailed operation of the game state setting process in FIG. The subroutine which shows the detailed operation | movement of the electric tulip process in step 708 of FIG. The figure which shows an example of the symbol displayed on the 1st special symbol display 31a or the 2nd special symbol display 31b of FIG.

  The gaming machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention executes a jackpot lottery when a start condition is satisfied in the course of the game. And the gaming machine 1 has a mechanism for effectively preventing / deterring an illegal act of winning a jackpot lottery with an illegal prize through opening its door illegally.

  By identifying at least one of the following three cases as a fraud state, the gaming machine 1 can effectively capture fraud that cannot be captured by the conventional door opening monitoring mechanism. is there. In the three cases, the door of the gaming machine 1 is in the open state when the door open state is detected during the time required for the jackpot game ("jackpot game period") performed as a result of the winning in the jackpot lottery. When the winning of the big hit lottery occurs while the door is closed, even if the door is closed, the win in the big hit lottery occurs before the predetermined time elapses from the most recently opened state.

  In other words, for example, the gaming machine 1 indicates the internal state of the gaming machine 1 relating to the determination of the presence or absence of fraud (hereinafter referred to as “monitoring target state” in this specification) as shown in FIG. Effective fraud prevention measures can be achieved by managing through the distinction into five states. Here, the five states are “pre-warning state”, “first warning state”, “second warning state”, “third warning state”, and “unauthorized state”.

  The gaming machine 1 determines the state where the winning in the illegal winning lottery lottery obtained as a result of the illegal winning by opening the door illegally is determined as the “illegal state”. The “unauthorized state” is determined by the gaming machine 1 as being established through one of the three “warning states” from the “pre-warning state”. “Warning state” includes “first warning state”, “second warning state”, and “third warning state”.

  Here, “pre-warning state”, “first warning state”, “second warning state”, “third warning state”, or “illegal state” is the occurrence / disappearance of the door opening signal, the occurrence of winning of the jackpot lottery (Shown as “winning” in FIG. 8), the internal state of the gaming machine relating to the determination of the presence or absence of fraudulent behavior that is switched by the occurrence of an event such as the passing of a jackpot gaming period or the passing of “monitoring time” (hereinafter referred to as this In the specification, it is referred to as “monitoring target state”.

  The “pre-warning state” of the gaming machine 1 is a state in which the gaming machine 1 is waiting for two events, that is, the occurrence of a big win lottery and the generation of a door opening signal. As a result of winning the big hit lottery, the monitoring target state of the gaming machine 1 shifts from the “preliminary warning state” to the “first warning state”. On the other hand, due to the generation of the door opening signal, the monitoring target state of the gaming machine 1 shifts from the “pre-warning state” to the “third warning state”.

  The “first warning state” of the gaming machine 1 is a state in which the gaming machine 1 is waiting for two events, that is, the jackpot gaming period has elapsed or the door opening signal has been generated. As the jackpot gaming period elapses, the monitoring target state of the gaming machine 1 shifts from the “first warning state” to the “pre-warning state”. On the other hand, the monitoring target state of the gaming machine 1 shifts from the “first warning state” to the “illegal state” by the generation of the door opening signal.

  Next, the second warning state and the third warning state will be described. In the monitoring target state of the gaming machine 1, the path from the “pre-warning state” to the “unauthorized state” is not limited to the route that shifts to the above-mentioned “first warning state” and enters the unlawful state. There are routes that shift to the “warning state” and become “illegal state” and routes that shift to the “second warning state” and become “illegal state”. However, in the case of following this example, there is no direct transition from the “pre-warning state” to the “second warning state”, the “pre-warning state” is changed to the “third warning state”, and the “third warning state” is changed to the “second warning state”. 2 alert state ”.

  What is notified to the gaming machine as the “illegal state” via the “first warning state” is an illegal act through opening and closing of the door during the jackpot game period after the winning in the jackpot lottery. On the other hand, in the “illegal state” via the “third alert state” and the “illegal state” via the “second alert state”, the winning in the jackpot lottery that occurs when the door is opened or the determination time point Then, although the door is in a closed state, a fraudulent act is captured and notified by determining a jackpot winning when there is an open state immediately before.

  The “second alert state” of the gaming machine 1 is a state in which the gaming machine 1 is waiting for three events, that is, the elapse of the monitoring time, the generation of a door opening signal, or the winning of the big hit lottery. As the monitoring time elapses, the monitoring target state of the gaming machine 1 shifts from the “second warning state” to the “pre-warning state”. Furthermore, the monitoring target state of the gaming machine 1 returns from the “second warning state” to the “third warning state” by the generation of the door opening signal. On the other hand, due to the winning of the jackpot lottery, the monitoring target state of the gaming machine 1 shifts from the “second warning state” to the “illegal state”.

  Here, the “monitoring time” means that even if the door of the gaming machine 1 is currently in the “closed state”, a predetermined time has not yet elapsed since the door was in the latest “open state”. This is a period that can be regarded as a win that is obtained by an illegal winning through an illegal door opening when a win in the jackpot lottery occurs during that period. Here, as an example, the time that should have elapsed since the most recent “open state” can be set as follows.

  The monitoring time can be set as a product of “the maximum number of lotteries that can be held as the number of undrawn lots” and “the maximum value of the variable time set in one special symbol lottery” or more. It is not limited to the value by. As a more specific example, the following example can be considered. In the gaming machine 1, the number of undrawn lots that can be maintained as the number of pending lots is set for each start port that defines the start conditions for the lottery, and two start ports are set in the game area. The maximum number of lotteries that can be held as the number of undrawn lots is 8 (4 × 2). In the gaming machine 1, if the maximum value of the set fluctuation time is 120 seconds, the monitoring time is 8 × 120 = 960 seconds.

  As described above, the monitoring time can be determined according to the number of holdings and the variation time set in the gaming machine 1, but the setting method is not limited to this. In other words, even if the door of the gaming machine 1 is currently “closed”, when a win in the big hit lottery occurs within the period set as the monitoring time, an illegal winning through an illegal door opening is obtained as a trigger. Any value can be used as long as the value can be set with sufficient rationality to be regarded as a selected winning.

  The “third alert state” of the gaming machine 1 is a state in which the gaming machine 1 is waiting for two events of disappearance of the door opening signal or winning of the big hit lottery. Due to the disappearance of the door opening signal, the monitoring target state of the gaming machine 1 shifts from the “third warning state” to the “second warning state”. On the other hand, due to the winning of the jackpot lottery, the monitoring target state of the gaming machine 1 shifts from the “third warning state” to the “illegal state”.

  The gaming machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, as described above, prevents the winning in the illegal jackpot lottery triggered by the illegal winning through the door opening by defining the “monitoring target state”. It is possible to prevent. For example, in a gaming machine that detects the open / closed state of a door by the movement of a mechanical member, a signal that is closed even though the door is in an open state is intentionally generated, and the start opening is awarded Fraud can also be captured by the above gaming machine including the setting of the monitoring time. Hereinafter, a more specific aspect in which one embodiment of the present invention is implemented will be described while explaining the basic configuration of the gaming machine 1 and the basic processing in its control.

(Basic configuration of gaming machine)
In FIG. 1A, a gaming machine 1 is a pachinko gaming machine configured to pay out a prize ball when a gaming ball launched by, for example, a player's instruction operation wins a prize. The gaming machine 1 includes a game board 2 on which game balls are launched, and a frame portion 5 surrounding the game board 2. In other words, the gaming machine 1 is configured as a so-called separation housing, and has a structure that enables a so-called surface change that becomes a new stand by simply replacing the gaming board 2.

  The frame unit 5 includes a glass frame unit 63 holding a protective glass on the front surface of the game board 2, a pachinko machine main body (inner frame body 62) to which the game board 2 is detachably attached, and the inner frame body 62. And an outer frame 61 to be supported. The glass frame unit 63 and the inner frame body 62 are configured to be openable and closable with respect to the outer frame 61 of the gaming machine 1 around a hinge provided on the shaft support side. A locking portion 43 is provided at a predetermined position (for example, an end opposite to the shaft support side) which is the front side of the frame portion 5 (that is, the front side of the glass frame unit 63). By unlocking the portion 43, the glass frame unit 63 and / or the inner frame body 62 can be opened.

  FIG. 1B is a perspective view showing a state in which the gaming machine 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention has opened its glass frame unit 63. Here, the state of the gaming machine 1 with the gaming board 2 removed is shown.

  With reference to FIG. 1C, the opening and closing of the glass frame unit 63 will be described in more detail. In order to unlock the lock part 43, for example, when the key 43a corresponding to the lock part 43 is inserted and the key 43a is rotated counterclockwise (arrow direction A in FIG. 1C), the glass supported on the shaft is supported. The frame unit 63 is opened to the front (in the direction of arrow B in FIG. 1C). For example, instead of rotating the key 43a counterclockwise, the inner frame body 62 is released from the outer frame 61 by rotating clockwise.

  Here, referring to FIG. 1A again, it is understood that the game board 2 has a game area 20 for playing a game using a game ball formed on the front surface thereof. In the gaming area 20, a rail member (from which a game ball launched from below (the launching device 211; see FIG. 4) rises along the main surface of the game board 2 and forms a path toward the upper position of the gaming area 20 ( (Not shown).

  In addition, the game board 2 is provided with an image display 21 that displays images for various effects at positions that are easily visible to the player. The image display 21 notifies the player of the symbol lottery result (symbol variation result) by displaying, for example, a decorative symbol according to the progress of the game by the player, or the advance notice of the appearance of characters or items. Display the production. The image display 21 is described as a liquid crystal display device, an EL (Electro Luminescence) display device, an LED (Light Emitting Diode) dot display device, and a 7-segment display (hereinafter referred to as a 7-segment display device). However, any other display device may be used.

  Further, a movable accessory 22 and a board lamp 23 used for various effects are provided on the front surface of the game board 2. The movable accessory 22 is configured to be movable with respect to the game board 2 and performs various effects by moving it with a predetermined operation in accordance with the progress of the game by the player. The board lamp 23 emits light according to the progress of the game by the player, thereby performing various effects by light.

  The game area 20 is provided with a game nail and a windmill (both not shown) that change the direction in which the game ball falls downward. Further, in the game area 20, various bonuses related to winning and lottery are arranged at predetermined positions. In FIG. 1A, the first starting port 25a, the second starting port 25b, the gate 27, the big winning port 28, and the normal winning port 29 are arranged on the game board 2 as examples of various prizes related to winning and lottery. It is installed. Further, the game area 20 is provided with a discharge port 24 for discharging out of the game area 20 a game ball that has not been won in the winning area among the game balls launched into the game area 20.

  A game ball wins the first start opening 25a and the first special symbol lottery (big hit lottery) starts. The first start opening 25a is provided with a predetermined “special electric accessory” (large winning opening opening / closing unit 115) and / or a predetermined special symbol display (for example, a first special symbol display 31a described later). It is a winning opening related to winning a game ball to be activated. The second start opening 25b wins when a game ball enters and the second special symbol lottery (big hit lottery) starts. The second start opening 25b operates a predetermined special electric accessory (large winning opening opening / closing part 115) and / or a predetermined special symbol display (for example, a second special symbol display 31b described later). This is a winning opening related to winning a game ball. When the game ball passes through the gate 27, a normal symbol lottery (open / close lottery) is started.

  The second starting port 25b includes an electric tulip 26 in the vicinity of the entrance of the game ball as an example of “ordinary electric accessory”. The electric tulip 26 has a pair of wings imitating tulip flowers, and the pair of wings opens and closes left and right by driving an electric tulip opening / closing unit 112 (for example, an electric solenoid), which will be described later. Lights up or blinks together.

  When the pair of blade portions of the electric tulip 26 is closed, the entrance of the second start port 25b is almost closed, so that the game ball hardly enters the second start port 25b. On the other hand, when the pair of blade portions of the electric tulip 26 are opened to the left and right, the opening width guided to the entrance of the second start port 25b is expanded, so that the game ball can easily enter the second start port 25b. When the electric tulip 26 wins the normal symbol lottery by passing a game ball through the gate 27, the pair of blade portions open for a specified time while lighting or blinking, and opens and closes a specified number of times.

  The “Large Winner” is one that makes it easier to win a prize when an accessory is activated. The big winning opening 28 provided in the gaming machine 1 is located below the second start opening 25b. The special winning opening 28 is normally in a closed state so that a game ball cannot enter, but is opened according to the result of the special symbol lottery (the first special symbol lottery, the second special symbol lottery). .

  An electric accessory for opening / closing or enlarging / reducing the “big prize opening” is a “special electric accessory” (for example, the big prize opening / closing unit 115). Although the detailed structure and drive mechanism of the special prize opening / closing part 115 provided in the gaming machine 1 are omitted, the operation of the special electric accessory according to the result of the special symbol lottery (for example, the structure of the special electric accessory) Part of the game board 2 protrudes and inclines from the main surface of the game board 2), so that the big prize opening 28 is in an open state and a game ball can easily enter. In addition, the gaming machine 1 is accompanied by a mechanism that enables the special electric accessory to be operated continuously (“container continuous operation device”), and the special electric accessory is driven according to a predetermined operation pattern. .

  For example, the special electric accessory at the special winning opening 28 is in a round in which it is in an open state until a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, 29.5 seconds have elapsed or 10 game balls have been won or the accumulated accumulated time is within 1.8 seconds). Is repeated a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 times or once) ("big hit game"). Note that the big winning lottery 29 does not start even if the game ball wins.

  In addition, a display 3 is provided at a predetermined position (for example, lower right) of the game board 2 to display the result of the above-described special symbol lottery or normal symbol lottery and the number of holds. Details of the display 3 will be described later.

  In the gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. 1A, two start ports (first start port 25a and second start port 25b) are arranged in the game area 20, but when a game ball enters, a special prize is awarded. There may be only one or three or more start ports from which the symbol lottery is started. Further, the gaming machine 1 is provided with one big winning opening 28 in the gaming area 20, but a plurality of big winning openings having the same function as the big winning opening 28 may be provided.

  In addition, as will be apparent from the description below, the gaming machine 1 may vary the jackpot probability of winning a jackpot at the time of special symbol lottery under a predetermined condition.

  For example, the gaming machine 1 has a state in which the jackpot probability is relatively low (low probability gaming state; for example, the jackpot probability is 1/300) to a state in which the jackpot probability is relatively high (high probability gaming state; for example, the jackpot probability May fluctuate to 1/30). In addition, the gaming machine 1 can reduce the special symbol fluctuation time at the time of the special symbol lottery under a predetermined condition, increase the probability of winning at the time of the normal symbol lottery, or reduce the normal symbol fluctuation time at the time of the normal symbol lottery. In some cases, the opening time of the blade portion of the electric tulip 26 is extended, or the number of times the blade portion of the electric tulip 26 is opened and closed increases (electric chew support; see “electric tulip processing” described later).

  Here, the payout of prize balls will be described. When a game ball enters the first start port 25a, the second start port 25b, the big winning port 28, and the normal winning port 29 (winning), a predetermined number per game ball is determined according to the place where the game ball has won. Prize balls are paid out. For example, when a game ball wins the first start port 25a or the second start port 25b, four prize balls are awarded, and when a game ball wins the big prize port 28, thirteen prize balls are awarded. Then, 10 prize balls are paid out respectively. Even if it is detected that a game ball has passed through the gate 27, no prize ball is paid out in conjunction therewith.

(Configuration in the frame of the gaming machine)
The frame part 5 which is the front surface of the gaming machine 1 includes a handle 51, a lever 52, a stop button 53, a take-out lever 54, a speaker 55, a frame lamp 56, an effect button 57, an effect key 58, a dish 59, a lock part 43, and the like. Is provided.

  When the player touches the handle 51 and performs an operation to rotate the lever 52 in the clockwise direction, the launching device 211 (at 100 hits per minute) with a hitting force corresponding to the operation angle (for example, 100 per minute). 4) electrically fires the game ball. The tray 59 (see FIG. 3) is provided so as to protrude forward of the gaming machine 1, and temporarily stores game balls to be supplied to the launching device 211. In addition, the above-described prize ball is paid out to the plate 59. Then, the game balls stored in the tray 59 are supplied to the launching device 211 one by one by a supply device (not shown) at a timing linked with the operation by the player's lever 52. In addition, the plate 59 may be configured by integrating the upper and lower plates, or may be configured by separating the upper plate and the lower plate. The handle 51 may emit light under predetermined conditions.

  The stop button 53 is provided on the lower side surface of the handle 51, and even when the player touches the handle 51 and rotates the lever 52 in the clockwise direction, the game ball is released by being pressed by the player. Is temporarily stopped. The take-out lever 54 is provided on the front surface in the vicinity of the position where the tray 59 is provided, and when the player slides on the player 59, the game ball accumulated on the tray 59 is dropped into a box (not shown).

  The speaker 55 and the frame lamp 56 respectively notify the gaming state and situation of the gaming machine 1 and perform various effects. The speaker 55 performs various effects using music, voice, and sound effects. Further, the frame lamp 56 performs various effects by light depending on a pattern by lighting / flashing, a difference in emission color, or the like. Note that the frame lamp 56 may change the light irradiation direction and produce an effect by changing the irradiation direction.

(display)
Next, the display 3 provided in the gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 2, the display 3 includes a first special symbol display 31a, a second special symbol display 31b, a first special symbol hold indicator 32a, a second special symbol hold indicator 32b, a normal symbol indicator 33, and a normal symbol indicator 33. A symbol hold display 34 and a game status display 35 are provided.

  In the first special symbol display 31a, the display symbol is changed and displayed in response to the winning of the game ball in the first starting port 25a. For example, the first special symbol display 31a is composed of a 7-segment display device, and when a game ball wins at the first starting port 25a, the special symbol (first special symbol) is displayed in a variable manner and the lottery result is displayed. To do.

  The second special symbol display 31b is displayed with the display symbol varying corresponding to the winning of the game ball at the second starting port 25b. For example, the second special symbol display 31b is composed of a 7-segment display device, and when a game ball wins at the second start opening 25b, the special symbol (second special symbol) is displayed in a variable manner and the lottery result is displayed. To do.

  In the normal symbol display 33, the display symbol is changed and displayed in response to the game ball passing through the gate 27. For example, the normal symbol display 33 is constituted by an LED display device, and when a game ball passes through the gate 27, the normal symbol is variably displayed and the lottery result is displayed.

  The first special symbol hold indicator 32a displays the number of times the first special symbol lottery is held. The second special symbol hold indicator 32b displays the number of times the second special symbol lottery is held. The normal symbol hold display 34 displays the number of times the normal symbol lottery is held.

  For example, during a period in which the display symbols are variably displayed by the first special symbol display 31a, the second special symbol display 31b or the normal symbol display 33 (while the variation display for one winning is being performed), When another game ball wins, the change display of the display pattern for the winning game ball is held for a predetermined number of times (for example, 4 times) until the change display for the previously won game ball ends. .

  The fact that such a hold is made and the number of the hold (number of undrawn times) are displayed on the first special symbol hold indicator 32a, the second special symbol hold indicator 32b, and the normal symbol hold indicator 34. For example, the first special symbol hold indicator 32a, the second special symbol hold indicator 32b, and the normal symbol hold indicator 34 are each configured by LED display devices arranged in a row, and the number of times of hold (the number of holds) depends on the lighting mode. Is displayed.

  The game status indicator 35 displays the game status at the time when the gaming machine 1 is powered on. As will be apparent from the description below, the gaming machine 1 is set with a plurality of gaming states (for example, a normal gaming state, a probability-changing gaming state, a short-time gaming state, and a latent probability gaming state). When the power of the gaming machine 1 is turned on, the gaming state is notified by the gaming state indicator 35. For example, the gaming status indicator 35 is composed of a plurality of LED display devices, and the gaming status is displayed according to the lighting mode.

(Input device)
Next, an input device provided in the gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 3, the gaming machine 1 is provided with an effect button 57 and an effect key 58 as an example of an input device.

  The effect button 57 and the effect key 58 are provided for the player to input the effect. The effect button 57 is provided on the upper side of the dish 59 protruding forward of the gaming machine 1. The production key 58 has a center key and a plurality of keys arranged in a substantially cross shape, and is provided on the upper side of the plate 59 adjacent to the production button 57. For example, the production key 58 is configured such that one central key is arranged at the center and four peripheral keys having substantially the same shape are arranged around the central key.

  The effect button 57 and the effect key 58 are each pressed by the player to perform a predetermined effect. For example, the player can select any of a plurality of images displayed on the image display 21 by operating four surrounding keys of the effect key 58. Further, the player can input the selected image as information by operating the center key of the effect key 58.

(Configuration on the back side of the inner frame)
Further, on the back side of the inner frame body 62, a ball tank for storing game balls for payout and a payout device (including a payout drive unit 311) for paying out game balls to the tray 59 are provided. Etc. are attached. For example, a main board, a sub board, and the like are disposed on the rear surface of the game board 2.

(Outline of main board)
Specifically, a main control board on which a main control unit 100 that performs internal lottery, determination of winning, and the like is configured is disposed on the main board. The main board is sealed by a main board case made of a transparent member so that a trace remains when opened.

(Outline of sub-board)
In addition, the sub-board includes a launch control board configured with a launch control unit 200 that controls a launch device 211 that launches a game ball to the upper portion of the game area 20, and a payout control unit 300 that controls the payout of a prize ball. A payout control board, an effect control board configured with an effect control unit 400 for overall control of effects, an image control board configured with an image sound control unit 500 for controlling effects with images and sounds, and various lamps ( A lamp control board and the like on which a lamp control unit 600 for controlling effects by the frame lamp 56, the panel lamp 23) and the movable accessory 22 is arranged. In addition, on the rear surface of the game board 2, 24V (volt) AC power supplied to the gaming machine 1 is converted into DC power of various voltages, and the DC power of each voltage is output to the above-described various boards and the like. A switching power supply is provided.

(Control device)
(Outline of control device)
Next, with reference to FIG. 4, a control device that performs operation control and signal processing in the gaming machine 1 will be described. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of the control device provided in the gaming machine 1.

  In FIG. 4, the control device of the gaming machine 1 includes a main control unit 100, a launch control unit 200, a payout control unit 300, an effect control unit 400, an image sound control unit 500, and a lamp control unit 600.

(Main control unit in the control device)
The main control unit 100 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 101, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 102, and a RAM (Random Access Memory) 103. The CPU 101 performs arithmetic processing when performing various controls related to the number of payout prize balls, such as internal lottery and winning determination. The ROM 102 stores programs executed by the CPU 101, various data, and the like, and the RAM 103 is used as a work memory for the CPU 101. Hereinafter, main functions of the main control unit 100 will be described.

  The main control unit 100 performs a special symbol lottery (a first special symbol lottery or a second special symbol lottery) when a game ball wins a prize at the first starting port 25a or the second starting port 25b, and whether or not it is won in the special symbol lottery. Determination result data indicating such is sent to the effect control unit 400. In addition, the main control unit 100 includes data indicating a variation setting of the winning probability determined according to the special symbol lottery (for example, a variation setting from 1/300 to 1/30) and a special symbol variation time reduction setting, Data indicating the setting for shortening the normal symbol variation time determined according to the normal symbol lottery is sent to the effect control unit 400.

  The main control unit 100 controls the opening time when the blade portion of the electric tulip 26 is opened, the number of times the blade portion is opened and closed, and the opening / closing time interval at which the blade portion is opened and closed. In addition, the main control unit 100 determines the number of times when the game ball has won the first start port 25a, the number of times when the game ball has won the second start port 25b, and the game ball has passed through the gate 27. Manage the number of hold times.

  The main control unit 100 controls the opening / closing operation of the special winning opening 28 according to the result of the special symbol lottery. For example, the main control unit 100 opens the special winning opening 28 so as to project and incline until a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, 29.5 seconds have elapsed or 10 game balls have been won or the accumulated accumulated time is within 1.8 seconds). Control is performed so that the round to be in a state is repeated a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 times or once). In addition, the main control unit 100 controls the opening / closing time interval at which the special winning opening 28 opens and closes.

  When a game ball wins in the first start port 25a, the second start port 25b, the big winning port 28, and the normal winning port 29, the main control unit 100 determines a predetermined amount per game ball according to the place where the game ball has won. The payout control unit 300 is instructed to pay out the number of prize balls. For example, the main control unit 100 may have four prize balls when a game ball wins the first start opening 25a or the second start opening 25b, and 13 prize balls when a game ball wins the big prize opening 28, a normal prize opening. When a game ball wins at 29, an instruction command (command) is sent to the payout control unit 300 so as to pay out 10 prize balls.

  Even if the main control unit 100 detects that the game ball has passed through the gate 27, the main control unit 100 does not instruct the payout control unit 300 to pay out the prize ball in conjunction therewith. When the payout control unit 300 pays out a prize ball according to an instruction from the main control unit 100, information on the number of prize balls paid out from the payout control unit 300 is sent to the main control unit 100. Then, the main control unit 100 manages the number of paid-out prize balls based on the information acquired from the payout control unit 300.

  The main control unit 100 controls the launching device 211 that launches the game ball via the launch control unit 200. For example, the main control unit 100 transmits a signal permitting the operation of the launching device 211 to launch a game ball to the launch control unit 200 via the payout control unit 300 based on a predetermined condition.

(Switches related to the main control unit in the control device)
In order to realize the above-described functions, the main control unit 100 includes a first start port switch 111a, a second start port switch 111b, an electric tulip opening / closing unit 112, a gate switch 113, a big prize opening switch 114, a big prize opening opening / closing. 115, normal winning opening switch 116, door opening switch 315, first special symbol indicator 31a, second special symbol indicator 31b, first special symbol hold indicator 32a, second special symbol hold indicator 32b, normal symbol A display 33, a normal symbol hold display 34, and a game status display 35 are connected.

  The first start port switch 111 a detects that a game ball has won the first start port 25 a and sends a detection signal to the main control unit 100. The second start port switch 111b detects that a game ball has won the second start port 25b and sends a detection signal to the main control unit 100.

  The electric tulip opening / closing unit 112 opens and closes the pair of blade portions of the electric tulip 26 in response to a control signal sent from the main control unit 100.

  The gate switch 113 detects that the game ball has passed through the gate 27 and sends a detection signal to the main control unit 100.

  The big prize opening switch 114 detects that a game ball has won the big prize opening 28 and sends a detection signal to the main control unit 100.

  The special prize opening / closing unit 115 opens and closes the special prize opening 28 in response to a control signal sent from the main control unit 100.

  The normal winning port switch 116 detects that a game ball has won the normal winning port 29 and sends a detection signal to the main control unit 100.

(On-hold indicator of the main control unit in the control device)
In addition, the main control unit 100 displays the result of the first special symbol lottery started by winning the game ball to the first starting port 25a on the first special symbol display 31a.

  The main control unit 100 displays the number of holdings in which the lottery is put on hold in accordance with the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 25a on the first special symbol holding display 32a. The main control unit 100 displays the result of the second special symbol lottery started by winning the game ball in the second starting port 25b on the second special symbol display 31b. The main control unit 100 displays the number of holdings in which the lottery is put on hold according to the winning of the game ball to the second starting port 25b on the second special symbol holding display 32b.

  The main control unit 100 displays the result of the normal symbol lottery started by passing the game ball to the gate 27 on the normal symbol display 33. Then, the main control unit 100 displays the number of holdings on which the lottery is put on hold according to the passing of the game ball to the gate 27 on the normal symbol holding display 34.

  Further, the main control unit 100 transmits various types of information to a host computer (hall computer) provided in a store (hall) where the gaming machine 1 is installed. Then, the main control unit 100 transmits to the host computer information obtained from the payout control unit 300 regarding the number of paid-out prize balls, information indicating the state of the main control unit 100, and the like.

(Launch control unit in the control device)
The launch control unit 200 includes a CPU 201, a ROM 202, and a RAM 203. The CPU 201 performs arithmetic processing when performing various controls related to the launching device 211. The ROM 202 stores programs executed by the CPU 201 and various data, and the RAM 203 is used as a work memory for the CPU 201.

  When the position of the lever 52 is in the neutral position, the lever 52 is in a firing stop state without outputting a signal. When the lever 52 is rotated in the clockwise direction, the lever 52 outputs a signal corresponding to the rotation angle to the launch control unit 200 as a hitting ball firing command signal.

  The launch control unit 200 controls the launch operation of the launch device 211 based on the hit ball launch command signal. For example, the launch control unit 200 controls the operation of the launch device 211 such that the speed at which the game ball is launched increases as the rotation angle of the lever 52 increases. Further, the launch control unit 200 can perform the launch operation of the launch device 211 by receiving a signal permitting launch from the main control unit 100. On the other hand, when the signal that the stop button 53 is pressed is output or the control signal that stops the emission is output from the main control unit 100, the launch control unit 200 is an operation that the launch device 211 launches the game ball. Stop.

(Discharge control unit in the control device)
The payout control unit 300 includes a CPU 301, a ROM 302, and a RAM 303. The CPU 301 performs a calculation process when controlling the payout of the payout ball. The ROM 302 stores programs executed by the CPU 301, various data, and the like, and the RAM 303 is used as a working memory for the CPU 301 and the like. The payout control unit 300 controls payout of the payout ball based on the command sent from the main control unit 100.

  Specifically, the payout control unit 300 acquires from the main control unit 100 a command for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls according to the place where the game ball has won. Then, the payout driving unit 311 is controlled so as to pay out the number of prize balls specified by the command. Here, the payout drive unit 311 is configured by a drive unit including a drive motor that sends out the game ball from the game ball storage unit.

  In addition, the payout control unit 300 secures a state where a predetermined amount of game balls are stored in a predetermined place, and various switches (payout ball detection switches 312 for detecting that a predetermined number of game balls are paid out. , A ball detection switch 313, a full tank detection switch 314, and a door opening switch 315).

  Also, the payout control unit 300 transmits various information to the host computer. For example, the payout control unit 300 receives information on the number of prize balls instructed to pay out to the payout driving unit 311, information on the number of prize balls actually paid out, and input signals from various switches such as the door opening switch 315. Are sent to the host computer. Also, the payout control unit 300 transmits similar information to the main control unit 100.

(Input from door opening switch and payout controller)
The door opening switch 315 detects that the door of the gaming machine 1 is in an open state. Referring to FIG. 1B, it can be understood that the door opening switch 315 is attached to the upper inside portion of the glass frame unit 63, but if it is a position where the open / closed state of the door can be detected, The installation location is not limited to the above.

  A signal (door opening signal) detected by the door opening switch 315 is input to the payout control unit 300 and sent to the main control unit 100. On the other hand, the payout control unit 300 outputs a door opening signal to the hall computer as necessary.

  The door opening signal may be input to the payout control unit 300 as in the above-described example, or may be input directly to the main control unit and then transmitted to the payout control unit 300 as necessary. Good. In addition, each of the processes related to the door opening signal is appropriately performed by one or both of the main control unit 100 and the payout control unit 300.

(Relationship between door open switch and frame open state)
Here, the operation principle of the door opening switch 315 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1D and 1E.

  The door opening switch 315 used in the gaming machine 1 has a mechanism for detecting an open / closed state of the door by a structure in which a contact is switched by movement of a mechanical member. FIG. 1D shows a state in which the glass frame unit 63 of the gaming machine 1 is in a state of being closed with respect to the outer frame 61 when observed from the side surface of the gaming machine 1. In FIG. 1D, the positional relationship of the door opening switch 315 provided in the glass frame unit 63 is schematically shown. On the other hand, FIG. 1E shows a state in which the glass frame unit 63 of the gaming machine 1 is in an open state with respect to the outer frame 61 and is observed from the side surface of the gaming machine 1. Similarly to FIG. 1D, the positional relationship of the door opening switch 315 provided in the glass frame unit 63 is schematically shown.

  As shown in FIG. 1E, the sliding member pushed into the glass frame unit 63 in the closed state of the door shown in FIG. 1D protrudes toward the inner frame when the door is opened by the action of the spring (FIG. 1E, The arrow indicates the direction of movement). The door opening switch 315 switches the contact of the door opening switch due to the movement of such a mechanical member, for example, by the protrusion of the sliding member, thereby detecting the door open state.

  In addition, although the switch as mentioned above was shown as an example of the switch which detects the opening / closing state of a door, the switch which can be utilized in this invention is not limited to this. That is, it is only necessary to be able to detect the open / closed state of the door, and in addition to a switch that uses the movement of a mechanical member, a switch that uses an optical mechanism or another mechanism may be used. .

(Production control unit in the control device)
The effect control unit 400 includes a CPU (effect control CPU) 401, a ROM 402, a RAM 403, and an RTC (real time clock) 404. In addition, an effect button 57 and an effect key 58 are connected to the effect control unit 400. The CPU 401 performs a calculation process when controlling the effect. The ROM 402 stores programs executed by the CPU 401, various data, and the like, and the RAM 403 is used as a working memory for the CPU 401. The RTC 404 measures the current date and time.

  The production control unit 400 sets production contents based on data indicating the special symbol lottery result and the like sent from the main control unit 100. At that time, when the player presses the effect button 57 or the effect key 58, the effect control unit 400 may set the effect content according to the operation input. In addition, when the game for the gaming machine 1 is interrupted for a predetermined period or longer, the effect control unit 400 sets an effect for waiting for a customer as one of the effects.

  Further, when the main control unit 100 outputs data indicating that the winning probability at the time of the special symbol lottery is changed, or when outputting data indicating that the special symbol change time at the time of the special symbol lottery is shortened, When the data indicating that the normal symbol variation time at the time of the normal symbol lottery is shortened is output, the effect control unit 400 sets the effect contents corresponding to the contents indicated by the output data. Then, the effect control unit 400 sends commands for instructing execution of the set effect contents to the image sound control unit 500 and the lamp control unit 600, respectively.

(Image sound control unit in the control device)
The image sound control unit 500 includes a CPU (image sound control CPU) 501, a ROM 502, and a RAM 503. The CPU 501 performs a calculation process when controlling an image expressing the content of the effect. The ROM 502 stores programs executed by the CPU 501 and various data, and the RAM 503 is used as a working memory for the CPU 501.

  The image sound control unit 500 controls the image displayed on the image display 21 and the sound output from the speaker 55 based on the command sent from the effect control unit 400. Specifically, in the ROM 502 of the image sound control unit 500, a symbol image or background image displayed during the game on the image display 21, a decorative symbol for notifying the player of the lottery result, and a notice effect for the player. Image data such as characters and items to be displayed is stored.

  Further, the ROM 502 of the image sound control unit 500 synchronizes with the image displayed on the image display 21 or independently of the displayed image, such as music and sound output from the speaker 55, and further, a jingle or the like. Various acoustic data such as sound effects are stored. The CPU 501 of the image sound control unit 500 selects and reads out the data corresponding to the command sent from the effect control unit 400 from the image data and sound data stored in the ROM 502. The CPU 501 performs image processing for background image display, symbol image display, symbol image variation, character / item display, and the like using the read image data. Further, the CPU 501 performs voice processing using the read acoustic data. Then, the CPU 501 displays the image indicated by the image processed image data on the image display 21. Further, the CPU 501 outputs the sound indicated by the sound data subjected to the sound processing from the speaker 55.

(Lamp control unit in the control device)
The lamp control unit 600 includes a CPU 601, a ROM 602, and a RAM 603. The CPU 601 performs arithmetic processing when controlling the light emission of the panel lamp 23 and the frame lamp 56 and the operation of the movable accessory 22. The ROM 602 stores programs executed by the CPU 601 and various data, and the RAM 603 is used as a working memory for the CPU 601.

  The lamp control unit 600 controls the lighting / flashing of the panel lamp 23 and the frame lamp 56, the emission color, and the like based on the command sent from the effect control unit 400. In addition, the lamp control unit 600 controls the operation of the movable accessory 22 based on the command sent from the effect control unit 400.

  Specifically, the ROM 602 of the lamp control unit 600 stores lighting / flashing pattern data and emission color pattern data (light emission pattern data) for the panel lamp 23 and the frame lamp 56 according to the production contents set by the production control unit 400. Data) is stored. The CPU 601 selects and reads out the light emission pattern data stored in the ROM 602 corresponding to the command sent from the effect control unit 400. Then, the CPU 601 controls the light emission of the panel lamp 23 and the frame lamp 56 based on the read light emission pattern data. In addition, the ROM 602 stores operation pattern data of the movable accessory 22 corresponding to the production contents set by the production control unit 400. The CPU 601 selects and reads out the operation pattern data stored in the ROM 602 corresponding to the command sent from the effect control unit 400. Then, the CPU 601 controls the operation of the movable accessory 22 based on the read operation pattern data.

(Basic processing in gaming machines)
(Main data and programs used for basic processing)
Next, details of processing performed in the gaming machine 1 (specifically, processing performed in the main control unit 100) will be described. First, main data and programs used in the processing will be described with reference to FIGS. 5, 6A to 6D, and 7A to 7C.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of data and programs stored in the RAM 103 of the main control unit 100.

  FIG. 6A is a diagram illustrating an example of jackpot random number data D <b> 2 stored in the RAM 103. FIG. 6B is a diagram illustrating an example of jackpot symbol random number data D3 stored in the RAM 103. FIG. 6C is a diagram illustrating an example of the reach random number data D4 stored in the RAM 103. FIG. 6D is a diagram illustrating an example of the hit random number data D5 stored in the RAM 103.

  FIG. 7A is a diagram illustrating an example of a jackpot table of the variation pattern table data D10 stored in the RAM 103. FIG. 7B is a diagram illustrating an example of a reach table of the variation pattern table data D10 stored in the RAM 103. FIG. 7C is a diagram illustrating an example of a deviation table of the variation pattern table data D10 stored in the RAM 103.

(Outline of data program stored in data storage area)
As shown in FIG. 5, the RAM 103 has a data storage area 103D and a program storage area 103P.

  In the data storage area 103D, random number data D1, jackpot random number data D2, jackpot symbol random number data D3, reach random number data D4, hit random number data D5, hold count data D6, lottery result random number data D7, variation command data D8, variation time Data D9, variation pattern table data D10, variation pattern data D11, gaming state data D12, symbol setting data D13, symbol data D14, auxiliary game remaining number of times data D15, round number of times data D16, winning command data D17, winning number data D18, High probability game remaining count data D19, fraud notification command data D20, and the like are stored. The program storage area 103P stores various programs P1 that cause the gaming machine 1 to operate.

(Random number data)
As random number data D1, various random numbers (big hit random numbers (for example, 0 to 299), big hit symbol random numbers (for example, 0 to 9), reach random numbers (for example, 0 to 249), random numbers ( For example, data indicating 0 to 9), fluctuation pattern random numbers (for example, 0 to 249), and initial value random numbers (for example, 0 to 299) are stored.

(Big hit random data)
The jackpot random number data D2 stores data for determining whether the random number indicates “big hit”, “small hit”, or “out of place” compared to the random number acquired as the big hit random number. . For example, as shown in FIG. 6A, the jackpot random number data D2 includes a random number value that is a jackpot when the gaming machine 1 is in the normal gaming state and the short-time gaming state, and the gaming machine 1 in the probability changing gaming state and the latent certain gaming state. A random value that is a big hit at a certain time and a random value that is a big hit are described.

  In an example of the specific value shown in FIG. 6A, the range of the value of the jackpot random number is 0-299. In the jackpot random number data D2, in the normal gaming state and the short-time gaming state, one random number value to win the jackpot is set, and the jackpot winning probability is 1/300. In the jackpot random number data D2, in the case of the high probability game state and the latent game state, ten random numbers for winning the jackpot are set, and the jackpot winning probability is 10/300 (= 1/30). .

  That is, in the example of FIG. 6A, when a special symbol lottery is performed by winning at the first starting port 25a or the second starting port 25b in the high probability gaming state and the latent probability gaming state, the special symbol in the normal gaming state and the short-time gaming state. Compared to the case where a lottery is performed, the winning probability of jackpot is 10 times. In the jackpot random number data D2, regardless of the gaming state of the gaming machine 1, three random numbers for winning a small hit are set, and the winning probability for the jackpot is 3/300 (= 1/100). .

(Big hit design random number data)
The jackpot symbol random number data D3 is data used in a process for determining the type of “big jackpot” (“jackpot symbol random number determination process”) in the “jackpot determination process” described later. Data for determining whether the random number acquired as the jackpot symbol random number is a random number corresponding to the “jackpot” indicating the probability variation symbol A or the like is stored. A more detailed description of these symbols will be described later.

  FIG. 6B shows an example of jackpot symbol random number data D3. Here, the random number value corresponding to “big hit” indicating each of the probability variation design A and the probability variation design B is the type of the start opening (first start opening 25a, second start opening 25b) in which the winning that triggers the big winning lottery is established. ) Is stored in the data storage area 103D.

  In the example shown in FIG. 6B, the range of values that the jackpot symbol random number can take is 0 to 249. The allocation of random numbers to each symbol differs depending on whether the winning of the jackpot symbol random number is triggered by winning a prize at the first starting port 25a or when winning a prize at the second starting port 25b. This difference in the distribution of random numbers causes a difference in the tendency in the big hit lottery between the first start port 25a and the second start port 25b.

(Reach random number data)
The reach random number data D4 is data for determining whether the random number acquired as the reach random number corresponds to whether the reach effect is accepted or not. Here, the “reach effect” indicates an effect performed on the image display 21 or the like in order to make the player mainly expect a big hit.

  In the example shown in FIG. 6C, as the reach random number data D4, a random value corresponding to the case where the reach effect is adopted and a random value corresponding to the case where the effect is not adopted are stored. Specifically, the range of reach random numbers is 0 to 249. In the reach random number data D4, 22 random values when the reach effect is adopted are set, and the rate at which the reach effect is adopted is 22/250 (= 11/125). On the other hand, in the reach random number data D4, 228 random numbers when the reach effect is not employed are set, and the rate at which the reach effect is not employed is 228/250 (= 114/125).

(Random number data)
The winning random number data D5 stores data for determining whether the random number acquired as the winning random number is a random number indicating whether or not the normal symbol lottery is successful.

  In the example shown in FIG. 6D, random number data corresponding to the case of “winning” in the normal symbol lottery and random number values corresponding to “out of” in the lottery are stored as the winning random number data D5. . Specifically, the range of the value of the hit random number is 0-9. In the winning random number data D5, for example, nine random number values that are winning in the normal symbol lottery are set, and the winning ratio is 9/10.

(Holding count data)
The number-of-holds data D6 includes the number of times that the special symbol lottery is on hold (the first hold number U1 and the second hold number U2 in the special symbol lottery) and the number of times that the normal symbol lottery is on hold (the number of normal symbol lottery holds). Data indicating G) is stored respectively.

(Lottery result random number data)
In the lottery result random number data D7, data indicating each random number determined by the special symbol lottery, the normal symbol lottery, or the like is stored in the time series of the lottery.

(Variable command data)
The variation command data D8 stores data indicating “variation start command” and “variation stop command” including setting information set by “big hit determination processing” and “variation pattern selection processing” described later.

(Variation time data)
The variation time data D9 stores data indicating a special symbol variation time for performing a special symbol lottery and a normal symbol variation time for performing a normal symbol lottery.

(Variation pattern table data)
The variation pattern table data D10 (see FIG. 5) stores data for determining in what symbol variation pattern (variation time) the random number acquired as the “variation pattern random number” is displayed. As will be described later, the gaming machine 1 has a plurality of types of variation pattern tables as necessary. In addition, about the value of the variation time which each pattern shown in a table | surface has, the value of a variation pattern random number, and the number (ratio) of the variation pattern random number value for every variation pattern are exemplary values and its combination. Therefore, those skilled in the art can appropriately change these values and combinations thereof without being limited to the exemplified values based on the description of the present specification.

  For example, as shown in FIGS. 7A to 7C, in the example of the variation pattern table data D10, a random number value that produces a design variation in the variation pattern A (2 seconds) and a design variation in the variation pattern B (4 seconds). Random value that produces effects, random value that produces effects that vary in the pattern C (8 seconds), random values that produce effects that vary in the pattern D (10 seconds), and changes in the pattern in the variation pattern E (12 seconds) Random value that produces effects, random number that produces effects that vary in variation pattern F (30 seconds), random values that produce effects that vary in pattern G (60 seconds), and patterns that vary in pattern H (90 seconds) A random number value that produces an effect that fluctuates and a random value that produces an effect that fluctuates according to the fluctuation pattern I (120 seconds) are described.

  Specifically, the range of the value of the fluctuation pattern random number is 0 to 249. Then, as shown in FIG. 7A, in the variation pattern table data D10, when the gaming machine 1 wins a big hit, 25 random values that are produced by varying the design with the variation pattern F (30 seconds) are set, and the variation pattern F ( 30/30) is 25/250. In the variation pattern table data D10, when the gaming machine 1 is a big hit, 60 random numbers that are produced by varying the pattern with the variation pattern G (60 seconds) are set, and the probability that the variation pattern G (60 seconds) will be 60 / 250. In the variation pattern table data D10, when the gaming machine 1 is a big hit, 110 random numbers that are produced by varying the design with the variation pattern H (90 seconds) are set, and the probability that the variation pattern H (90 seconds) is 110 / 250. In the variation pattern table data D10, when the gaming machine 1 is a big hit, 55 random numbers that are produced by varying the design with the variation pattern I (120 seconds) are set, and the probability that the variation pattern I (120 seconds) is 55 / 250.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 7B, in the variation pattern table data D10, when the gaming machine 1 performs a reach effect, 110 random values that are generated by varying the symbol in the variation pattern F (30 seconds) are set. The probability of (30 seconds) is 110/250. In the variation pattern table data D10, when the gaming machine 1 performs a reach effect, 60 random numbers that are generated by varying the pattern with the variation patterns G and H are set, and the probability that the variation patterns G and H become 60/250 respectively. It has become. In the variation pattern table data D10, when the gaming machine 1 performs a reach effect, 20 random numbers that are generated by varying the design with the variation pattern I (120 seconds) are set, and the probability of the variation pattern I being 120 seconds is 20. / 250.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 7C, in the variation pattern table data D10, 250 random numbers that are produced by varying the design with the variation pattern C (8 seconds) when the gaming machine 1 is disconnected are set. The probability of (8 seconds) is 250/250 (= 100%).

(Variation pattern data)
In the variation pattern data D11, data indicating variation pattern random numbers determined in the process of setting the symbol variation pattern to be produced is stored in order of the setting time series.

(Game state data)
The game state data D12 stores data indicating the game state (the normal game state, the probability change game state, the short time game state, the latent probability game state, etc.) currently set in the gaming machine 1.

(Design setting data)
The symbol setting data D13 stores data indicating each symbol (special symbol, normal symbol) which is determined by special symbol lottery, normal symbol lottery, or the like, and is displayed after being variably displayed. The symbol data D14 stores data indicating each symbol displayed on the first special symbol display 31a or the second special symbol display 31b.

(Auxiliary game residual count data)
The auxiliary game remaining number data D15 stores data indicating the auxiliary game remaining number J.

(Round number data)
The number-of-rounds data D16 stores data indicating the number of rounds R, which is the number of times that the special winning opening 28 is opened.

(Hit command data)
The hit command data D17 is a jackpot command indicating setting information related to the jackpot operation control for controlling the opening operation or the like of the jackpot 28, or setting information related to the jackpot operation control for controlling the opening / closing operation of the blade portion of the electric tulip 26. The data indicating the small hit command indicating is stored respectively.

(Prize number data)
The winning number data D18 stores data indicating the number of game balls (winning number C) won in the big winning opening 28.

(High probability game remaining count data)
The high probability game remaining number data D19 stores data (high probability game remaining number X) indicating the number of remaining special symbol variations in the high probability gaming state.

(Illegal notification command data)
The fraud notification command data D20 is a command including a setting required when a command for notifying an administrator or the like of the gaming machine 1 of an “illegal state” in a “monitoring target state” described later in the gaming machine 1 is set. Such data is stored.
(Other data etc.)
In addition, about the various data programs mentioned above, the typical thing is shown among the data programs etc. which are utilized when this invention is implemented based on description of this specification. Accordingly, in order to realize the information processing described in this specification even with table data, processing control flags, etc. that are not explicitly described as being stored in the storage area in the gaming machine 1 Are appropriately stored in the storage area and read out as necessary.

(Processing performed in the main control unit)
Next, details of processing performed in the main control unit 100 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  In addition, in the flowchart shown in FIGS. 9-21, detailed description is abbreviate | omitted about the other process which is not directly related to this invention. 9 to 21 and the following description, each step executed by the main control unit 100 is abbreviated as “S”. In each drawing and related descriptions, “switch” is sometimes abbreviated as “SW”.

(Main processing and timer interrupt processing performed by the main control unit)
When the gaming machine 1 is powered on, its main control process is started. First, when the power is turned on, a startup program stored in a boot ROM (not shown) is executed, thereby initializing each unit such as a memory (for example, the RAM 103) ("startup processing") ).

  Thereafter, the main control unit 100 of the gaming machine 1 sets a CTC (Counter Timer Circuit) cycle (CTC cycle setting) for a “timer interrupt process” described later. Then, the power-off monitoring process, the fluctuation pattern random number update process, the interrupt prohibition setting, the initial value random number update process, and the interrupt permission setting process are repeated.

  Here, in the “initial value random number update process”, the main control unit 100 updates the initial value random number. For example, the main control unit 100 updates 1 by adding 1 to an initial value random number (for example, 0 to 299) stored in the random number data D1, and updates the random number data D1 by using the updated initial value random number. .

  In the “variation pattern random number update process”, the main control unit 100 updates the variation pattern random number. For example, the main control unit 100 updates 1 by adding 1 to the fluctuation pattern random number (for example, 0 to 249) stored in the random number data D1, and updates the random number data D1 using the updated fluctuation pattern random number. .

(Timer interrupt processing performed by the main control unit)
Next, the “timer interrupt process” performed by the main control unit 100 will be described with reference to FIG. The “timer interrupt process” is a process that interrupts the main control process executed by the main control unit 100 every predetermined period (for example, 4 ms) during the power supply period.

  The timer interrupt processing is performed in order of “random number update processing” (step 701), “switch processing” (SB1), “symbol processing” (SB2), “electric accessory processing” (SB3), “prize ball processing” ( Steps 709) and “output processing” (step 710) are performed.

  Here, the “switch process” (SB1) includes a start port switch process (step 702), a gate switch process (step 703), and a door opening switch process (step 704). The “symbol processing” (SB2) includes “special symbol processing” (step 705) and “normal symbol processing” (step 706). Furthermore, the “electrical accessory processing” (SB3) includes “big prize opening processing” (step 707) and “electric tulip processing” (step 708) (related to the ordinary electric accessory).

(Random number update process)
In step 701 of the flowchart shown in FIG. 9, the main control unit 100 updates various random numbers used in the subsequent processing, and advances the processing to the next step. For example, the main control unit 100 determines the jackpot random number (for example, 0 to 299), the jackpot symbol random number (for example, 0 to 9), the reach random number (for example, 0 to 249), and the winning random number that are stored in the random number data D1. 1 is added to each (for example, 0 to 9) and updated, and the random number data D1 is updated using the updated random number. The main control unit 100 returns the random number to 0 and updates it when each random number is the maximum value. In addition, when the big hit random number makes a round (for example, when the big hit random number starts from 100 and goes to 99), the main control unit 100 uses the initial value random number (for example, 0 to 299) stored in the random number data D1. Referring to the initial value random number, the jackpot random number is updated.

(Start-up switch processing)
Next, in step 702, the main control unit 100 monitors the state of the start port switch 111, and when the first start port switch 111a or the second start port switch 111b is turned on, a special symbol lottery is performed. Execute the process. Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 10, the detailed operation of the “start port switch process” performed in step 702 will be described.

  In FIG. 10, the main control unit 100 determines whether or not a game ball has won the first start opening 25a and the first start opening switch 111a is turned on (step 721a). When the first start port switch 111a is turned on, the main control unit 100 proceeds to the next step 722a. On the other hand, when the first start port switch 111a is off, the main control unit 100 proceeds with processing related to the second start port 25b described later.

  In step 722a, the main control unit 100 refers to the holding number data D6 and determines whether or not the first holding number U1 in the special symbol lottery is less than the upper limit value Umax1. For example, the upper limit value Umax1 in the main control unit 100 is set to four times, but is not limited thereto. If the first hold count U1 is less than the upper limit value Umax1, the main control unit 100 proceeds to the next step 723a. On the other hand, when the first holding number U1 is equal to or greater than the upper limit value Umax1, the main control unit 100 proceeds to the process S721b related to the second start port 25b.

  In Step 723a, the main control unit 100 updates the first holding number U1 in the special symbol lottery by adding 1 and advances the processing to the next step. For example, the main control unit 100 adds 1 to the first hold count U1 stored in the hold count data D6, and updates the hold count data D6 using the first hold count U1 after the addition.

  In step 724a, the main control unit 100 obtains random numbers for the lottery by the current winning, stores them in the lottery result random number data D7 in chronological order, and advances the processing by the subroutine to step 725a.

  In step 725a, a “preliminary determination process” is performed. In the “preliminary determination process”, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit using the big hit random number acquired in step 724a. In the prior determination process, in addition to the jackpot determination, symbol random number determination using a symbol random number or reach random number determination using a reach random number may be performed. The result determined in this process is transmitted as a command to the effect control unit 400, for example, as pre-read information for realizing a so-called hold pre-read function.

  In step 726a, the main control unit 100 sets the first pending number increase command according to the pre-determination process (step 725a).

  Next, the process concerning the 2nd starting port 25b is advanced. First, the main control unit 100 determines whether or not a game ball has won the second start port 25b and the second start port switch 111b is turned on (step 721b). When the second start port switch 111b is turned on, the main control unit 100 proceeds to the next step 722b. On the other hand, when the second start port switch 111b is OFF, the main control unit 100 ends this subroutine.

  In the process related to the second start port 25b, in the process from step 722b to step 726b, the same process as the step 722a to step 726a related to the first start port 25b is performed. In the process related to the second starting port 25b, the second holding number U2 in the special symbol lottery is defined as a variable corresponding to the first holding number U1 in the special symbol lottery, and Umax2 as the upper limit value thereof, A second pending number increase command is defined as a variable corresponding to the first pending number increase command. Note that, in step 722b, when the second hold count U2 is equal to or greater than the upper limit value Umax, the main control unit 100 ends this subroutine.

(Gate switch processing)
Here, it returns to the flowchart shown in FIG. After the start port switch process in step 702, in step 703, the main control unit 100 monitors the state of the gate switch 113, and when the gate switch 113 is turned on, the process for normal symbol lottery (" Gate switch processing ") is executed. Hereinafter, the detailed operation of the gate switch processing performed in step 703 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step 731, the main control unit 100 determines whether or not the game ball has passed through the gate 27 and the gate switch 113 is turned on. Then, when the gate switch 113 is turned on (step 731: YES), the main control unit 100 advances the processing to the next step 732. On the other hand, when the gate switch 113 is off (step 731: NO), the main control unit 100 ends the processing by the subroutine.

  In step 732, the main control unit 100 refers to the holding number data D6 and determines whether or not the holding number G in the normal symbol lottery is less than the upper limit value Gmax. For example, the main control unit 100 sets the upper limit value Gmax to 4 times. And the main control part 100 advances a process to the following step 733, when the frequency | count G of suspension is less than the upper limit Gmax (step 732: YES). On the other hand, when the number of times of holding G is equal to or greater than the upper limit value Gmax (step 732: NO), the main control unit 100 ends the processing by the subroutine.

  In step 733, the main control unit 100 adds 1 to the holding number G in the normal symbol lottery and updates it, and proceeds to the next step. For example, the main control unit 100 adds 1 to the holding number G in the normal symbol lottery stored in the holding number data D6, and updates the holding number data D6 using the holding number G after the addition.

  Next, in step 734, the main control unit 100 acquires a random number for the lottery by the current winning, stores it in the lottery result random number data D7, and ends the processing by the subroutine. Here, the main control unit 100 refers to the random number data D1 and acquires a random number (per random number) for the normal symbol lottery among the random numbers updated in the above step 701 and stores it in the lottery result random number data D7. To do. As will be described later, the result of the normal symbol lottery is determined by the random number acquired in step 734.

(Door open switch processing)
Here, it returns to the flowchart shown in FIG. After the gate switch process in step 703, in step 704, the main control unit 100 performs a door opening switch process by monitoring the state of the door opening switch 315. Hereinafter, the detailed operation of the door opening switch process performed in step 704 will be described with reference to FIG. 11A.

  In step 735a, the main control unit 100 determines whether or not the door opening switch 315 is on. Specifically, the door opening switch 315 that monitors the state of the door of the gaming machine 1 detects the occurrence of the opening state and generates a door opening signal indicating the opening state of the door. Finally, when the main control unit 100 receives the door opening signal, the on state of the door opening switch 315 is determined.

  Here, when the door opening switch 315 is in the ON state (step 735a: YES), the main control unit 100 performs processing (step 736aa) for determining whether or not it is a big hit. On the other hand, when the door opening switch 315 is not in the on state (step 735a: NO), the process proceeds to processing for determining whether or not the door opening flag is in the on state (step 735b).

  First, the process after the process (step 736aa) for determining whether or not the big hit is made when the door opening switch 315 is in the ON state (step 735a: YES) will be described. The determination of whether or not a big hit is made in step 736aa is a process for determining that a big hit is made when the long hit game flag or the short hit game flag is on. Here, the long winning game flag or the short winning flag is a flag that is set when the stopped special symbol indicates winning (winning) in the “stopping process” described later.

  If it is a big hit (step 736aa: YES), the internal state of the gaming machine 1 indicates a state in which the door has been opened by winning the big hit lottery, and therefore the illegal state via the “first warning state” It means that it is in a state. Therefore, in this case, the main control unit 100 performs a fraud notification process (step 736ab) and sets a fraud notification command for subsequent processing from the main control unit 100 to another control unit (step 736ac). Then, the main control unit 100 turns on the door opening flag (step 735c) and ends the processing of this subroutine. This door opening flag indicates internally that the gaming machine 1 is in a state where the door of the gaming machine 1 is opened or that the state of the gaming machine 1 is a state before the “monitoring time” described later has elapsed. It is a flag for storing.

  In addition, the above-described fraud notification process is a process for notifying the administrator of the gaming machine 1 that the player is in an unauthorized state, and a set of fraud notification commands is necessary to execute the process. This is a process of setting a command to be transmitted to the related control unit or the like. Further, the process for notifying the administrator or the like is directly performed by the main control unit 100 using an appropriate means using an image, sound, a lamp, or the like so that the administrator or the like can perceive an illegal state. To be done. Further, if necessary, the main control unit 100 sends a signal indicating that the gaming machine 1 is in an unauthorized state via a control unit other than the main control unit 100 and / or a communication interface (for example, a dedicated communication line). The data is transmitted to a host computer (hall computer) provided in the store (hall) where the gaming machine 1 is installed. As a result, the manager of the hall can grasp the illegal state via the host computer.

  In addition, the fraud notification command set to be transmitted to the related control unit or the like as described above is used as various control commands for performing a notification necessary for causing an administrator or the like to perceive an illegal state. (Refer to “output processing” described later).

  For example, when an image indicating the possibility of fraud is displayed on the image display 21 and a warning sound is emitted from the speaker 55, in the step of setting the fraud notification command, the image display is displayed in the fraud notification command data D20. 21 and a command for defining processing performed in the speaker 55 and the like are set, and transmitted to the image sound control unit 500 via the effect control unit 400 by an output process described later. Under the control of the image sound control unit 500, an image indicating the possibility of fraud is displayed on the image display 21 according to the above-described command, and a predetermined warning sound is emitted from the speaker 55.

  As for the mode that is actually notified, when the main control unit 100 determines that the state is an unauthorized state, it is sufficient to perform an appropriate state or the like to the administrator or the like accordingly. As an example of the notification mode, the message display device 21 is configured to display the notification content (for example, a message such as “Please call a clerk”) indicating that the gaming machine 1 is in an “abnormal state” on the image display 21. The character color to be used is a preset character color (for example, green) indicating the possibility of fraud, but is not limited to this example.

  Next, processing after the processing (step 735b) for determining whether or not the door opening flag is on when the door opening switch 315 is in the off state (step 735a: NO) will be described.

  When the door opening switch 315 is off and the door opening flag is on (step 735b: YES), the door of the gaming machine 1 is closed at that time. This means that there was a state in which the door was open during a period that was traced back in time. On the other hand, if the door opening flag is off (step 735b: NO), the door is in the period when the gaming machine 1 is in operation and at least the predetermined time in time from the current determination time point. Means that there is no open state, and this subroutine is terminated as it is.

  Here, the period that goes back in time by a predetermined time from the determination time is the “monitoring time” in FIG. That is, as described above, even if the door of the gaming machine 1 is currently in the “closed state”, the monitoring time is from when the door is in the latest “open state” until a predetermined time elapses. This is a period in which if the winning in the jackpot lottery occurs during this period, the winning can be regarded as a winning obtained with an illegal winning through an illegal door opening.

  If the door opening switch 315 is off (step 735a: NO) and the door opening flag is on (step 735b: YES), the measurement of the monitoring time TX has started. (That is, whether or not TX is 0) (step 737a).

  If measurement of the monitoring time TX has not been started (step 737a: YES), measurement of the monitoring time TX is started (step 737b), and the processing of this subroutine is terminated. On the other hand, when the measurement of the monitoring time TX is started (step 737a: NO), it is determined whether or not the monitoring time TX has reached a predetermined time (step 737c).

  When the monitoring time TX has not reached the predetermined time (step 737c: NO), the main control unit 100 continues the measurement, and the processing of this subroutine ends. On the other hand, when the monitoring time TX reaches the predetermined time (step 737c: YES), the main control unit 100 stops measuring the monitoring time TX (step 737d), and resets the monitoring time TX to 0 (step). 737e). Thereafter, the main control unit 100 turns off the door opening flag (step 735d) and ends this subroutine.

  As described above, in the door opening switch process, the main controller 100 switches between the on state and the off state of the door opening flag during the process. This door opening flag is referred to by the main control unit 100 and used to detect an unauthorized state when a subroutine (door state determination process) executed in the process of the stop process described later is performed.

(Special symbol processing)
Returning to the flowchart shown in FIG. 9, after the door opening switch process in step 703, in step 705, the main control unit 100 refers to the random number for the special symbol lottery acquired in step 702, and determines the jackpot determination process. Predetermined processing (“special symbol processing”) including variation pattern selection processing, variation start command generation to start symbol variation, variation stop command generation to stop symbol variation, and the like.

  Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 12, the detailed operation of the special symbol process performed in step 705 will be described.

  In step 741, the main control unit 100 determines whether or not the “winning game flag” relating to the current state of the gaming machine 1 is on. That is, it is determined whether or not the current state of the gaming machine 1 is “special symbol lottery win”. Here, the “winning game flag” is a flag that is set when a special symbol that is stopped indicates winning in “stopped process” described later.

  In step 741, if the winning game flag is ON (step 741: YES), a symbol representing the winning of some special symbol lottery (“special symbol”) is already selected, and the special symbol is the first special symbol indicator 31a. Or, since it is displayed on the second special symbol display 31b and is in a stopped state, the main control unit 100 ends the processing by the subroutine. On the other hand, when the winning game flag is OFF (step 741: NO), the main control unit 100 proceeds to the next step 742.

  In step 742, the main control unit 100 refers to the change command data D8 and determines whether or not the current state of the gaming machine 1 is changing the special symbol. For example, when the fluctuation command data D8 indicates that the special symbol is changing (step 742: YES), the main control unit 100 determines that the current state of the gaming machine 1 is changing the special symbol, and the next step The process proceeds to 751. On the other hand, when the current state of the gaming machine 1 is not changing the special symbol (step 742: NO), the main control unit 100 proceeds to the next step 743.

  In step 743, the main control unit 100 refers to the holding number data D6 and determines whether or not the second holding number U2 (the number of winnings to the second starting port 25b) of the special symbol lottery is 1 or more. . Then, the main control unit 100 advances the processing to the next step 744 when the second hold count U2 is 1 or more (step 743: YES). On the other hand, when the second hold count U2 is 0 (step 743: NO), the main control unit 100 advances the process to step 745.

  In step 744, the main control unit 100 refers to the holding number data D6 and updates it by subtracting 1 from the second holding number U2 of the special symbol lottery, and proceeds to the next step 744a. For example, the main control unit 100 subtracts 1 from the second hold count U2 stored in the hold count data D6, and updates the hold count data D6 using the subtracted second hold count U2.

  Step 744a is a process of turning off the customer waiting flag. Here, the customer waiting flag is a flag for identifying a state in which there is no winning for starting the special symbol lottery, and is performed when the first holding number U1 is 0 in step 745 described later. This flag is turned on in the waiting setting process (step 745a). The actual customer waiting setting process will be described later.

  On the other hand, in step 745, the main control unit 100 refers to the holding number data D6 and determines whether or not the first holding number U1 in the special symbol lottery is 1 or more. And the main control part 100 advances a process to the following step 746, when the lottery holding | maintenance count U1 in a special symbol lottery is 1 or more (step 745: YES).

  Here, in step 746, the main control unit 100 refers to the holding number data D6 and updates it by subtracting 1 from the first holding number U1 of the special symbol lottery, and then proceeds to the above-described step 744a. . For example, the main control unit 100 subtracts 1 from the first hold count U1 stored in the hold count data D6, and updates the hold count data D6 using the first hold count U1 after the subtraction.

  On the other hand, when the first holding number U1 is 0 (step 745: NO), the main control unit 100 means that there is no winning for starting the special symbol lottery, and thus a waiting process for waiting for customers is performed ( Step 745a).

  Here, in the customer waiting setting process, first, if the customer waiting flag is on, the process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if the customer waiting flag is not on, the customer waiting command is set and the customer waiting flag is turned on. And The “customer waiting command” is a command transmitted to the effect control unit 400 or the like to display a screen for waiting for a customer as one of the effects when the game is interrupted for a predetermined period.

(Large hit judgment processing in special symbol processing)
Next, in the special symbol process, the main control unit 100 performs a “hit determination process” (FIG. 12, step 747). Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 13, the “hit determination process” performed in step 747 will be described.

  In step 761 of FIG. 13 ("big hit random number determination process"), the main control unit 100 wins the second starting port out of the big hit random numbers acquired in step 724a or 724b and stored in the lottery result random number data D7. If there is a jackpot random number obtained by doing, refer to the jackpot random number that won the oldest among the jackpot random numbers obtained by winning the second starting opening, and whether or not the jackpot random number was won by special symbol lottery judge.

  On the other hand, in this step 761, the main control unit 100 obtains the random number obtained by winning the second starting port out of the jackpot random numbers acquired in the above step 724a or 724b and stored in the lottery result random number data D7. If not, the oldest jackpot random number among the jackpot random numbers obtained by winning the first starting opening is referred to determine whether or not the jackpot was won by a special symbol lottery.

  For example, when the jackpot random number obtained by winning the second starting port is acquired, the main control unit 100 refers to the random number value described in the jackpot random number data D2 (see FIG. 6A), 2. It is determined whether the oldest jackpot random number among the winnings obtained by winning at the starting opening corresponds to any random number value.

  In the above-described determination, “hit random number data” serving as a determination criterion varies depending on the gaming state (high probability gaming state / low probability gaming state) when the jackpot determination process is being performed. For example, according to the example of FIG. 6A, when the gaming state is a low-probability gaming state (normal gaming state / short-time gaming state), only when the acquired random number value is “3”, the jackpot is achieved. On the other hand, when the gaming state is a high-probability gaming state (probability variation gaming state / latent certainty gaming state), the acquired random value is “3”, “7”, “37”, “67”, “97”, “97” 127, “157”, “187”, “217”, “247” are big hits.

  Thereafter, the main control unit 100 appropriately deletes the data indicating the determined jackpot random number from the lottery result random number data D7.

  In step 762, when the determination result in step 761 is “big hit” (step 762: YES), the main control unit 100 advances the process to the next step 763. On the other hand, when the determination result in step 761 is a result other than “big hit” (step 762: NO), the main control unit 100 advances the process to step 765 described later.

  In step 763, the main control unit 100 refers to the jackpot symbol random number acquired in step 724 a or S 724 b and stored in the lottery result random number data D 7, in the special symbol lottery with reference to the jackpot symbol random number with the oldest winning prize. The type of “big hit” is determined (“big hit symbol random number determination process”).

  For example, the main control unit 100 refers to the random value described in the jackpot symbol random number data D3 (see FIG. 6B) and determines whether the jackpot symbol random number with the oldest winning corresponds to any random number value. Then, the main control unit 100 deletes the data indicating the determined jackpot symbol random number from the lottery result random number data D7.

  After the above processing, the main control unit 100 stores (sets) the symbol corresponding to the determination result in the symbol setting data D13 as setting information, and ends the processing by the subroutine.

  In step 764, the main control unit 100 stores a special symbol (for example, a probable variation symbol A) indicating that it is a big hit with a probability variation in the symbol setting data D 13 as setting information.

  In step 765, when the determination result in step 761 is “small hit” (step 765: YES), the main control unit 100 determines that the main control unit 100 does not perform any probability fluctuation or time reduction. A small winning symbol representing the presence is stored in the symbol setting data D13 as setting information (step 766).

  On the other hand, when the determination result in the above step 761 is neither “big hit” nor “small win” (step 765: NO), the main control unit 100 uses the special symbol lottery as the setting information. Store in the setting data D13 (step 767).

(Design in special design lottery)
If there is a symbol that is displayed as a result of the special symbol lottery, that is, the probability variation symbol A, the probability variation symbol B, the small hit symbol symbol, or the off symbol symbol, and the normal symbol, the symbol including the normal symbol has a different shape. It stops after the variable display and is displayed on the first special symbol display 31a or the second special symbol display 31b. An example is shown in FIG.

(Change pattern selection processing in special symbol processing)
Returning to FIG. 12, after the “big hit determination process” (step 747), the main control unit 100 performs a “variation pattern selection process” (step 748), and proceeds to the next step. Here, the “variation pattern selection process” is a process of selecting the variation pattern of the special symbol according to the variation pattern random number acquired and stored at the time of winning the start opening that triggered the special symbol lottery and the determination result of the jackpot determination process. It is.

  Hereinafter, the variation pattern selection process performed in step 748 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step 771, the main control unit 100 determines whether or not a “hit” is determined according to the determination result of the “hit determination process” in step 747 (FIG. 12).

  Here, when it is “big hit” (step 771: YES), the main control unit 100 selects a jackpot table to be used for “fluctuation pattern random number determination” (step 773) described later from the fluctuation pattern table data D10 (step 773). Step 772), and the process proceeds to Step 773 ("variation pattern random number determination"). On the other hand, if it is not “big hit” (step 771: NO), the main control unit 100 advances the processing to “reach random number determination processing” (step 775).

  In this “reach random number determination process” (step 775), the main control unit 100 obtains the winning of the first starting port or the second starting port (step 724a or step 724b) and stores it in the lottery result random number data D7. Of the reach random numbers, the presence or absence of the reach is determined with reference to the reach random number acquired by the start opening prize that is the determination target in the above-mentioned “big hit determination process”.

  For example, the main control unit 100 refers to a random number value (for example, see FIG. 6C) described in the reach random number data D4, and determines which random number value the reach random number to be determined corresponds to. Based on this determination result, a table to be used for “variation pattern random number determination” (step 773) is selected based on the presence / absence of reach (step 776, step 777, step 778).

  Specifically, in the reach state (step 776: YES), the main control unit 100 selects a reach table (step 777). On the other hand, when the reach state is not reached (step 776: NO), the main control unit 100 selects a table for disconnection (step 778). Thereafter, in either case, the process proceeds to the subsequent variation pattern random number determination process (step 773).

  That is, when any one of the “big hit table”, the “reach table”, or the “offset table” is selected, the main control unit 100 performs the variation pattern random number determination (step 773). Note that the type of variation pattern table data used in the gaming machine 1 is appropriately changed depending on the internal state of the gaming machine 1 (for example, a low-probability gaming state or a high-probability gaming state). More specific contents of the “reach table” or “offset table” and a more specific selection method thereof will be described later with reference to more specific embodiments.

  In step 773, the main control unit 100 performs a “variation pattern random number determination process” using the above-described table and the variation pattern random number acquired at the time of the start opening winning that triggered the special symbol lottery.

  For example, the main control unit 100 refers to the random value described in the currently selected table (see, for example, FIGS. 7A to 7C), and the acquired variation pattern random number corresponds to any random value. Determine whether. Next, the main control unit 100 stores (sets) the setting information indicating the variation pattern associated with the variation pattern random number in the variation pattern data D11 (step 774), and ends the processing by the subroutine.

(Subsequent processing of “variation pattern selection processing” in special symbol processing)
After the “variation pattern selection process” in step 748, in step 749 (see FIG. 12), the main control unit 100 starts variation. Here, the main control unit 100 starts a display control process in which the special symbol is changed and displayed on the first special symbol display 31a or the second special symbol display 31b (FIG. 2).

  Next, in Step 750, a “variation start command” including the setting information set by the jackpot determination process and the variation pattern selection process is generated, and the variation command data D8 is updated (set) using the variation start command. .

  For example, the variation start command includes variation patterns (variation time), symbols (probability variation symbol A, probability variation symbol B, small hit symbol symbol, loss symbol symbol, etc.) determined by other processing as setting information.

  The main control unit 100 measures the variation time from the variation start (step 749) in order to perform the special symbol variation display for the variation time indicated by the variation pattern defined by the variation start command setting information. In step (1), it is determined whether or not a specified variation time has passed in the setting information.

  When the variation time specified in the setting information has elapsed (step 751: YES), the main control unit 100 displays the variation of the special symbol in the first special symbol display 31a or in order to end the special symbol variation display. The special symbol stored in the symbol setting data D13 is displayed on the second special symbol display 31b and stopped (step 752), a variation stop command is generated, and the variation command data D8 is updated using the variation stop command. (Set) (step 753).

  Even when it is determined in step 742 that the current state of the gaming machine 1 is in the special symbol variation, the main control unit 100 determines whether or not the special symbol variation time has ended (step 751). ). Similar to the processing as described above, the processing continues to step 752 and step 753.

  The change stop command set in step 753 is also transmitted to the effect control unit 400 in “output processing” in step 709 described later.

(Processing during suspension in special symbol processing)
After the variable stop command set (step 753), in step 754, the main control unit 100 performs “stopping processing” and ends the processing by the “special symbol processing” subroutine (FIG. 12).

  Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 15, the “stopped process” in the special symbol process will be described.

  Here, the “stopped process” is a process for generating a command corresponding to the big hit or the small hit and starting the operation control of the “opening”. The “opening” is a specific display performed using, for example, an image display on the image display 21 of the gaming machine 1 immediately before the start of the jackpot game, and the player receives a winning game ball at the big winning opening 28. Is to encourage.

  In step 781, the main control unit 100 determines whether or not an “auxiliary flag” indicating the auxiliary gaming state is on. The auxiliary flag is a flag that is set in “game state setting process” to be described later. When the auxiliary flag is not on (step 781: NO), the process proceeds to step 785.

  On the other hand, when the auxiliary flag is on (step 781: YES), the main control unit 100 updates the value obtained by subtracting 1 from the auxiliary game remaining number J as a new auxiliary game remaining number J (step 782). The auxiliary game remaining number J indicates the remaining number of auxiliary games. The setting of the auxiliary game remaining number J will be described later in the section “Game state setting process”.

  Next, in step 783, it is determined whether or not the updated auxiliary game remaining number J is zero. If the auxiliary game remaining count J is 0 (step 783: YES), the auxiliary flag is turned off (step 784). On the other hand, when the auxiliary game remaining number J is not 0 (step 783: NO), the process proceeds to the subsequent step 785.

  In step 785, the main control unit 100 determines whether or not the probability variation flag indicating the high probability gaming state is ON. When the probability variation flag is OFF (step 785: NO), the process proceeds to step 789. On the other hand, when the probability variation flag is ON (step 785: YES), the main control unit 100 updates the value obtained by subtracting 1 from the high probability game remaining number X as a new high probability game remaining number X (step 786). ).

  Specifically, the high probability game remaining count X indicates the remaining number of times of special symbol variation in the high probability game state. When the probability variation flag of the game state setting process described later is turned on, the high probability game remaining count X is displayed. The initial value of the remaining count X is set to a predetermined constant “Xsup”.

  Next, in step 787, it is determined whether or not the updated high probability game residual count X is zero. When the high-probability game remaining count X is 0 (step 787: YES), the main control unit 100 turns off the probability variation flag (step 788). On the other hand, when the high probability remaining game count X is not 0 (step 787: NO), the main control unit 100 proceeds to the subsequent step 789.

  In step 789, it is determined whether or not the stopped special symbol is a big hit. These determinations can be made based on, for example, the symbol type set in the setting information in the “hit determination process” (FIG. 12, step 747; see FIG. 13).

  If the special symbol that has been stopped is a “big hit” (step 789: YES), whether or not the open time of the big prize opening 28 in one round (see the section on the “big prize opening process”) is a long hit The process proceeds to the process of determining (step 790). On the other hand, if it is not “big hit” (step 789: NO), the process proceeds to a process (step 795) for determining whether or not the stopped special symbol is “small hit”.

  If it is determined in step 790 whether or not the stopped special symbol is “long win”, the main control unit 100 turns on the long hit game flag (step 791). ), The process proceeds to step 790a. On the other hand, when it is not long hit (step 790: NO), the main control unit 100 turns on the short hit game flag (step 792), and proceeds to step 790a.

  Step 790a is a subroutine referred to as “door state determination processing”. This door state determination process is a state to be monitored of the gaming machine 1 in which the winning occurs when the winning state in the big win lottery (that is, the state where the long winning game flag or the short winning game flag is on). Determines whether this is an illegal state.

  Details of this subroutine are shown in FIG. Reference is now made to FIG.

  In step 790aa, the main control unit 100 determines whether or not the door opening flag is on. Here, when the door opening flag is on (step 790aa: YES), the main control unit 100 performs the fraud notification process (step 790ab), and then sets the fraud notification command (step 790ac). The process ends. On the other hand, when the door opening flag is not on (step 790aa: NO), the main control unit 100 ends this subroutine.

  In the door state determination process, the fraud notification process and the process related to the fraud notification command set are performed in the same manner as the fraud notification process and the fraud notification command in the door opening switch process.

  As described above, the door opening flag indicates in the gaming machine 1 that the door of the gaming machine 1 is open or that the gaming machine 1 is in a state before the monitoring time has elapsed. It is a flag for storing. That is, in the case of winning in the jackpot lottery and when the door opening flag is turned on (step 790aa: YES), the winning occurs in the second alert state or the third alert state, and the main The control unit 100 determines that an unauthorized state has occurred in the gaming machine 1.

  After the door state determination process, the main control unit 100 executes the process of step 793 in the flowchart shown in FIG. In step 793, the main control unit 100 sets the auxiliary game remaining count J and the high probability remaining game count X to “0”. Thereafter, in step 794, the auxiliary flag and the probability variation flag are turned off, and the process proceeds to step 797.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step 796 whether or not the stopped special symbol is “small hit”, if the stopped special symbol is not a small hit (step 795: NO), the process ends. If the stopped special symbol is a small hit (step 795: YES), the small hit game flag is turned on (step 796), and then the process proceeds to step 797.

  In step 797, the winning opening is started, and then an opening command is set (step 798), and the process is terminated.

  When both the auxiliary flag and the probability variation flag are turned on by the above-described processing, the probability variation gaming state is indicated. Further, when the auxiliary flag is on and the probability variation flag is off, a short-time gaming state is indicated. Further, when the auxiliary flag is off and the probability variation flag is on, the latent probability gaming state is indicated. Further, when both the auxiliary flag and the probability variation flag are off, the normal gaming state is indicated.

  Further, in this specification, the “winning game flag” refers to the “long winning game flag”, the “short winning game flag”, and the “small winning game flag”.

(Normal symbol processing)
Returning to the flowchart shown in FIG. 9, in step 706, after the special symbol processing in step 705, the main control unit 100 performs “normal symbol processing”. Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 17, the detailed operation of the normal symbol processing performed in step 706 will be described.

  In step 801, the CPU 101 of the main control unit 100 determines whether or not the “auxiliary game flag” is on. Here, the “auxiliary game flag” indicates the opening of the electric tulip 26 that is an ordinary electric accessory. Specifically, the “auxiliary game flag” is turned on when the normal symbol when the fluctuation is stopped is the winning symbol. This is a flag to be set (see step 810).

  When the auxiliary game flag is on (step 801: YES), the main control unit 100 ends the processing in the subroutine. On the other hand, if the auxiliary game flag is off (step 801: NO), it is determined whether or not the normal symbol is changing (step 802).

  If the normal symbol is changing at step 802 (step 802: YES), the processing of this subroutine proceeds to step 808b. On the other hand, when the normal symbol is not fluctuating (step 802: NO), it is determined with reference to the holding number data D6 whether the holding number G in the normal symbol lottery is 1 or more (step 803). The number of holding times G in the normal symbol lottery is a parameter set in the above-described “gate switch processing”.

  In step 803, when the holding count G is not 1 or more (step 803: NO), the main control unit 100 ends the processing in the subroutine. On the other hand, when the hold count G is 1 or more (step 803: YES), the main control unit 100 subtracts 1 from the hold count G and updates the hold count data D6 using the hold count G after subtraction ( Step 804).

  Thereafter, in step 805, the main control unit 100 executes a hit random number determination process. The winning random number determination process is a process of referring to the winning random number data D5 to determine whether or not the random number acquired when the game ball has passed through the gate 27 is winning.

  Next, in step 806, the main control unit 100 sets a stop symbol. The setting of the stop symbol is to set a symbol to be stopped according to the determination result in the hit random number determination process.

  In step 807, the main control unit 100 executes a variable time setting process. The “variable time setting process” is a process of setting the normal symbol variable time according to the game state. For example, in the auxiliary game state having the electric chew support function such as the probability variable game state and the short-time game state, “1.5” is set. “Second” is set, and “4.0 seconds” is set in a gaming state without an electric chew support function such as a normal gaming state or a latent gaming state.

  Thereafter, the variation of the normal symbol is started (step 808a), and it is determined whether or not the variation time has elapsed (step 808b). When the fluctuation time has not elapsed (step 808b: NO), the main control unit 100 ends the processing in the subroutine. When the variation time has elapsed (step 808b: YES), the main control unit 100 stops the variation of the normal symbol (step 808c).

  Then, it is determined whether or not the stopped normal symbol is a win (step 809). When the stopped normal symbol is not “winning” (step 809: NO), that is, when it is out of place, the main control unit 100 ends the processing in the subroutine. On the other hand, when the stopped normal symbol is a win (step 809: YES), the main control unit 100 turns on the auxiliary game flag (step 810) and ends the process.

(Large winnings processing)
Returning to the flowchart shown in FIG. 9, after the normal symbol processing in step 706, in step 707, the main control unit 100 performs “big prize opening processing”. Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 18, the detailed operation of the special winning a prize opening process performed in step 706 will be described.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the “big prize opening process” performed by the main control unit 100.

  First, in step 811, the main control unit 100 determines whether or not the “winning game flag” is on. The “winning game flag” is a “long winning game flag”, a “short winning game flag”, or a “small winning game flag” set in the stop process shown in FIG.

  When the winning game flag is OFF (step 811: NO), the main control unit 100 ends the processing in the subroutine. On the other hand, if the winning game flag is ON (step 811: YES), it is determined whether or not a preset opening is being performed (step 812). Here, “opening” refers to a predetermined operation in the gaming machine before the special winning opening 28 is opened. Further, the time for which a preset opening should be performed is an “opening time”.

  If it is during opening (step 812: YES), it is determined whether a predetermined opening time (“opening time”) has passed (step 813). On the other hand, if the opening is not in progress (step 812: NO), it is determined whether or not the ending is in progress (step 829). Step 829 and subsequent steps will be described later.

  In step 813, when the opening time has not elapsed (step 813: NO), the main control unit 100 ends the processing in the subroutine. On the other hand, if the opening time has elapsed (step 813: YES), “round number (R) / operation pattern setting process” is executed (step 814).

  Here, in the “round number / operation pattern setting process”, the number of rounds according to the winning game flag and the operation pattern of the special winning opening 28 are set. The operation pattern of the special winning opening 28 is defined by a unit action defined by “opening time” and “opening count” of the special winning opening 28 and “round number” which is the number of repetitions of the unit action. For example, in the case of a big hit, the number of rounds is set to 15 rounds. For example, it is defined as shown in the following table.

(Table 1: An example of setting the operation pattern of the special winning opening 28)
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(Unit operation during one round) (Number of rounds)
"Long per hit" 29.5 second opening of the grand prize opening × 1 time 15 times “Short hit” 0.1 second opening of the big winning opening × 1 time 15 times “Small hit” 0.1 second opening of the big winning entrance × 15 times 1 time ――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――

  After the round number / actuation pattern setting process (step 814), in step 815, the main control unit 100 sets the winning number C to the big winning opening 28 in each round to “0”. Next, the value obtained by adding 1 to the round number R is updated as a new round number R (step 816). Here, a round start command indicating that a round is to be started is set. Further, the main control unit 100 controls the special prize opening / closing part 115 to start opening / closing (or enlargement / reduction) of the special prize opening 28 (step 817).

  Next, in step 818, it is determined whether the operating time has elapsed. The passage of the operation time means that a predetermined time (for example, 29.5 seconds or 0.1 seconds) has elapsed since the opening of the special winning opening 28 was started. In the case of small hits, the time corresponding to 15 seconds of opening × 15 times is processed as the operation time.

  Here, when the operating time has not elapsed (step 818: NO), it is determined whether or not the maximum number Cmax (for example, Cmax = 9) of the winning number of game balls to the big winning opening 28 is reached (step 819). . Here, when the winning number C is equal to or greater than Cmax (step 819: YES), the main control unit 100 ends the operation of the big winning opening 28 (step 820). On the other hand, when the winning number C is less than Cmax (step 819: NO), the main control unit 100 ends the processing in the subroutine.

  On the other hand, when the operation time has elapsed (step 818: YES), the process proceeds to step 820, and the operation of the special winning opening 28 is ended. In other words, in the case of a big win, the big winning opening 28 ends the operation when either the lapse of the operation time or the predetermined number of winnings is satisfied.

  In addition, since the opening time is set to 0.1 seconds for the small win or short win, it is difficult to win the game ball in the big winning opening 28 during this time. In other words, the small hits and short hits are hits where the number of prize balls obtained is extremely small compared to the long hits.

  Next, after the operation of the special prize opening / closing part 115 related to the opening of the special prize opening 28 is terminated in step 820, it is determined whether or not the final round Rmax has been reached (step 821). For example, if the round number R set in the round number setting process in step 814 is 15 rounds, the final round Rmax is 15. Further, if the round number R set in the round number setting process is 1 round as in the small hitting time, the final round Rmax is 1.

  In step 821, when the current round number R is not the final round Rmax (step 821: NO), the main control unit 100 ends the subroutine processing. On the other hand, when the round number R is the final round Rmax (step 821: YES), ending is started (step 822). Here, “ending” refers to a predetermined operation in the gaming machine after the special winning opening 28 is opened. In addition, the time at which a preset ending should be performed is an “ending time”.

  After starting ending in step 822, an ending command is set (step 823). Then, the round number R is set to “0” (step 824), and it is determined whether the ending time has elapsed (step 825). If the ending time has elapsed (step 825: YES), game state setting processing is executed (step 826). The game state setting process will be described later with reference to FIG. Thereafter, the winning game flag is turned off (step 827), and the process is terminated. If the ending time has not elapsed (step 825: NO), the processing in the subroutine ends.

  On the other hand, when the opening is not in progress in step 812 (step 812: NO), the main control unit 100 determines whether or not the ending is in progress (step 829). If it is ending (step 829: YES), the process proceeds to step 825. If it is not ending (step 829: NO), it is determined whether or not the special winning opening 28 is in operation (step 830). If the special winning opening 28 is not in operation (step 830: NO), the process proceeds to step 815. On the other hand, when the special winning opening 28 is in operation (step 830: YES), the process proceeds to step 818.

(Game state setting process in the big prize opening process)
Next, with reference to FIG. 19, the gaming state setting process performed by the main control unit 100 will be described. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the game state setting process.

  In step 831, the main control unit 100 refers to the winning game flag and determines whether or not it is a small hit. If it is a small hit (step 831: YES), the processing in the subroutine ends. Here, as described above, the “winning game flag” is a flag that is set in the suspension process in the special symbol process.

  On the other hand, when it is not a small hit (step 831: NO), the main control unit 100 proceeds with subsequent processing as follows.

  In step 832, the main control unit 100 determines whether or not it is a normal jackpot. If it is a normal big hit (step 832: YES), the auxiliary flag is turned on (step 833). Thereafter, the main control unit 100 sets the auxiliary game remaining count J to “100” (step 834) and ends the process. In this example, the auxiliary game remaining number J is set to “100” as an example, but the auxiliary game remaining number J in this case is not limited to this value.

  In step 835, the main control unit 100 determines whether the probability variation jackpot or the latent probability jackpot. Specifically, for example, it is determined by referring to the jackpot symbol random number acquired at the time of the start opening winning that is a determination target or the jackpot symbol set based on it.

  First, when it is a probable big hit (step 835: YES), the main control unit 100 turns on the auxiliary flag (step 836), and sets the auxiliary game remaining count J to a predetermined constant Jsup (step 837). Thereafter, the main control unit 100 turns on the probability variation flag (step 838), sets the high probability remaining game count X to a constant Xsup (step 839), and ends the process.

  On the other hand, in step 835, if the potential for winning the potential is a big hit (step 835: NO), the main control unit 100 proceeds to step 838, sets the probability variation flag on, and sets the high probability game remaining count X to Xsup. (Step 839).

  Here, in order to prevent the gaming state from being changed until the next jackpot is won in the gaming machine, Jsup and Xsup may be set to an order value such as “10000” for convenience.

(Electric tulip treatment)
Returning to the flowchart shown in FIG. 9, after the “big prize opening process” in step 707, in step 708, the main control unit 100 performs “electric tulip process” which is an example of an ordinary electric accessory. Hereinafter, the detailed operation of the “electric tulip process” performed in step 708 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step 851, the main control unit 100 determines whether or not the “auxiliary game flag” (see the section “normal symbol processing” in FIG. 17) is on. If the auxiliary game flag is off (step 851: NO), the processing in the subroutine ends. On the other hand, when the auxiliary game flag is on (step 851: YES), it is determined whether or not the electric tulip 26 is operating (step 852).

  In step 852, when the electric tulip 26 is operating (step 852: YES), the process proceeds to step 855. On the other hand, when the electric tulip 26 is not in operation (step 852: NO), an “operation pattern selection process” is executed (step 853). Here, the “operation pattern selection process” is a process of selecting a pattern for opening the electric tulip 26 according to the gaming state. For example, in the auxiliary gaming state such as the high probability gaming state or the short-time gaming state, “1.80” is selected. “Seconds × 3 times” is selected, and “0.15 seconds × 1 time” is selected in a gaming state without an electric chew support function, such as a normal gaming state or a latent gaming state.

  Thereafter, in step 854, the operation of the electric tulip 26 is started. Then, it is determined whether or not the operating time has elapsed (step 855). If the operating time has not elapsed (step 855: NO), the processing in the subroutine is terminated. If the operation time has elapsed (step 855: YES), the auxiliary game flag is turned off (step 856), and the process is terminated.

(Prize ball processing)
Returning to the flowchart shown in FIG. 9, after the “electric tulip process” in step 708, in step 709, the main control unit 100 performs a prize ball process and proceeds to the next step. For example, in this “prize ball processing”, the main control unit 100 manages the number of game balls won in the first starting port 25a or the second starting port 25b, the big winning port 28, and the normal winning port 29, respectively. For example, when the main control unit 100 obtains a detection signal indicating that a game ball has won from the big prize opening switch 114 to the big prize opening 28, the main control unit 100 wins a prize stored in the winning number data D18. The number of game balls in which a winning is detected is added to the number C, and the winning number data D18 is updated using the winning number C after the addition. Then, the main control unit 100 sets the number of prize balls to be paid out according to the number of game balls won in each of the first start port 25a or the second start port 25b, the big winning port 28, and the normal winning port 29.

(Output processing)
After the “prize ball processing” described above, in step 710, the main control unit 100 outputs control commands to the firing control unit 200, the payout control unit 300, and the effect control unit 400 (“output processing”). "). For example, the main control unit 100 outputs a control command indicating the number of payouts to the payout control unit 300 to instruct the payout control unit 300 about the number of payouts. The main control unit 100 also includes commands related to effects (eg, change start command, change stop command, jackpot command, small hit command, first hold number increase command, second hold number increase command, round start command, opening command, By outputting a fraud notification command or the like) to the effect control unit 400, the contents of the effect in the gaming machine 1 are determined. Hereinafter, an operation example of the effect control unit 400 that has acquired a command related to the effect will be described.

(Operation example by production control unit)
For example, when the fraud notification command is acquired from the main control unit 100, the effect control unit 400 determines the notification content based on the content indicated by the fraud notification command. Then, the production control unit 400 sends commands for instructing execution of the decided production contents to the image sound control unit 500 and the lamp control unit 600 in order to produce an image display, audio output, lamp lighting, and the like. . In addition, when the effect control unit 400 acquires a variation end command from the main control unit 100, the effect control unit 400 sends a command for instructing the effect end to the image sound control unit 500 and the lamp control unit 600 in order to end the effect being executed. .

(Other)
As described above, when the door opening state is detected in the middle of the time required for the jackpot game performed as a result of the winning in the jackpot lottery (the illegal state via the first alert state), the gaming machine 1 If a jackpot lottery win occurs while the door of the door is open (unauthorized state via the second alert state), a predetermined time elapses from the most recent open state even if the door is closed When a win in the jackpot lottery occurred before (the illegal state via the third alert state), it was not captured by the conventional door opening monitoring mechanism by identifying at least one as an illegal state It is possible to capture fraud effectively.

  For example, in one embodiment of the present invention, if necessary, for example, the function for determining the first warning state is turned off or the setting is excluded from the beginning, and only the second warning state and the third warning state are set. It is also possible to provide a gaming machine having a mode for determining whether or not to deter and prevent fraudulent acts more effectively than conventional gaming machines. In addition, by implementing a function that monitors all warning states, it is also possible to suppress and prevent fraud more effectively than with conventional gaming machines.

  Note that the control procedure of the pachinko gaming machine described in the present embodiment can be realized by executing a program prepared in advance on a computer responsible for arithmetic processing in the gaming machine. This program is recorded on a computer-readable recording medium such as a hard disk, a flexible disk, a CD-ROM, an MO, and a DVD, and is executed by being read from the recording medium by the computer. The program may be a transmission medium that can be distributed via a network such as the Internet.

  It is to be understood that the terms used in this specification are used in the meaning normally used in the art unless otherwise specified. Thus, unless defined otherwise, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention belongs. In case of conflict, the present specification, including definitions, will control.

  As mentioned above, although this invention has been illustrated using embodiment of this invention, this invention should not be limited and limited to this embodiment. It is understood that the scope of the present invention should be construed only by the claims. Moreover, it is understood that those skilled in the art can implement an equivalent range from the description of the specific embodiments of the present invention based on the description of the present invention and the common general technical knowledge. Patents, patent applications, and documents cited herein should be incorporated by reference in their entirety, as if the contents themselves were specifically described herein. Understood.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Game machine 2 ... Game board 20 ... Game area 21 ... Image display device 22 ... Movable accessory 23 ... Board lamp 24 ... Discharge port 25a ... 1st start port 25b ... 2nd start port 26 ... Electric tulip 27 ... Gate 28 ... Big winning opening 29 ... Normal winning opening 3 ... Display 31a ... First special symbol display 31b ... Second special symbol display 32 ... Special symbol hold indicator 33 ... Normal symbol display 34 ... Normal symbol hold indicator 35 ... Game state indicator 43 ... Lock part 43a ... Key 5 ... Frame part 51 ... Handle 52 ... Lever 53 ... Stop button 54 ... Eject lever 55 ... Speaker 56 ... Frame lamp 57 ... Direction button 58 ... Direction key 59 ... Dish 61 ... Outer frame 62 ... inner frame body 100 ... main control units 101, 201, 301, 401, 501, 601 ... CPU
102, 202, 302, 402, 502, 602 ... ROM
103, 203, 303, 403, 503, 603 ... RAM
111a ... 1st start port switch 111b ... 2nd start port switch 112 ... Electric tulip opening / closing part 113 ... Gate switch 114 ... Grand prize opening switch 115 ... Grand prize opening opening / closing part 116 ... Normal prize opening switch 200 ... Launch control part 211 ... Launching device 300 ... payout control unit 311 ... payout drive unit 315 ... door opening switch 400 ... effect control unit 404 ... RTC
500 ... Image sound control unit 600 ... Lamp control unit

Claims (5)

A gaming machine that is played by a player,
A door that can be opened and closed at a front portion of the gaming machine and physically separates a gaming area of the gaming machine from a player by being in a closed state;
Detecting means for detecting whether the door portion is in a closed state or an open state;
Jackpot determination means for determining the winning of the jackpot lottery in the gaming machine;
Game control means for establishing a jackpot game that is beneficial to the player for a predetermined jackpot game period in response to the determination that the jackpot determination means is the winning;
Monitoring means for monitoring an unauthorized state in the gaming machine according to a temporal relationship between a time when the door portion is detected to be open and a time when the winning is determined or the jackpot gaming period; A gaming machine comprising: The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the monitoring unit determines a case where the winning occurs while the door is in an open state as an unauthorized state. In the detection result by the detection means, the time measurement is started at the time when the open state is changed to the closed state, and after the start of the time measurement, a predetermined monitoring time has elapsed from the start of the time measurement or the detection means Means for timing until the time when the open state is detected, and the monitoring means determines the case where the winning occurs before the timing means completes counting of the elapsed monitoring time as an illegal state. The gaming machine according to claim 1. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the monitoring unit determines that the detection unit detects an open state during the jackpot gaming period as an unauthorized state. In the detection result by the detection means, the time measurement is started at the time when the open state is changed to the closed state, and after the start of the time measurement, a predetermined monitoring time has elapsed from the start of the time measurement or the detection means And means for timing until the time when the open state is detected,
When the winning occurs while the door is in the open state, when the winning occurs before the time measuring means completes the time elapse of the monitoring time, and during the jackpot gaming period 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein in any case where the detection unit detects an open state, the monitoring unit determines that the state is an unauthorized state.

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