JP2011167535A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine, enabling a game machine body to give information by discriminating between strong likelihood of fraudulentness and small likelihood thereof to vary informing modes. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine includes: an abnormality detecting means for detecting abnormality of the game machine; a ranking means for ranking the abnormality based on the abnormality detection result of the abnormality detecting means into a plurality of grades; an information setting means for setting an information command based on the rank classified by the ranking means; and an informing means for giving information based on the information command set by the information setting means. The information setting means sets an abnormality information command based on that the rank classified by the ranking means is a predetermined rank, and the informing means informs abnormality based on the abnormality information command. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of reporting fraud to a gaming machine.

  Conventionally, in a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, an illegal act may be performed on the gaming machine in order to obtain a gaming ball (prize ball) illegally. This fraudulent act is applied to the gaming machine, such as connecting a hanging board etc. to the gaming machine to generate a lot of jackpots, or making it easy for the winning device to win the game ball using a piano wire etc. It is done by doing.

  In order to prevent these frauds, the game store has a difference ball data output from the gaming machine to the outside of the gaming machine, a start winning prize, a jackpot start signal, the number of winning balls at the jackpot, and the number of gaming balls launched by the launching device. Hall computers that manage the operating status of each gaming machine based on data such as numbers have been introduced. The hall computer is configured to receive data output from the gaming machine and to grasp operation data of each gaming machine from the received data.

  In the above-described fraud prevention system in which the operating data of each gaming machine is grasped by the hall computer, since the operating state of the gaming machine changes when an illegal act is performed on the gaming machine, the operating data displayed on the hall computer is This is different from the operation data when the gaming machine is legitimately executed. The amusement store side checks the operation data calculated by the hall computer to confirm whether the gaming machine has been cheated.

  However, fraudulent acts are executed individually for a single gaming machine, and in order to confirm the gaming machines where fraudulent acts are performed from the operating data of the hall computer, Operation data must be checked against the machine, and there is a problem that the confirmation work becomes complicated. In addition, searching for operation data that shows abnormal values from an enormous amount of operation data and performing fraud verification many times a day will increase the burden on the operator who performs the check, and will If an operator overlooks an abnormal value in the operation data, the amusement store may not be aware that the cheating is being carried out and may suffer disadvantages. On the other hand, there is a problem of lack of safety and certainty.

JP 2003-284857 A

  The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and can perform unauthorized monitoring of gaming machines without performing an operation of searching for operational data indicating an abnormal value from an enormous amount of operational data, and can also reliably monitor unauthorized gaming. The purpose is to provide a gaming machine that can increase the degree.

  The invention of claim 1 includes a game control means for controlling a game, a plurality of winning devices that can win game balls flowing down in a game area formed on the game board, and a gaming ball that has won the winning device. In the gaming machine provided with a winning detection means for detecting, the gaming control means includes an abnormality detecting means for detecting an abnormality of the gaming machine, and a rank for ranking in a plurality of stages based on an abnormality detection result of the abnormality detecting means. A notification unit configured to provide notification based on the notification command set by the notification setting unit, and at least a notification setting unit configured to set a notification command based on the rank ranked by the rank granting unit. And the notification setting means sets an abnormality notification command based on the fact that the rank classified by the rank assigning means is a predetermined rank. The notification means and performs the abnormality notification based on the abnormality notification command.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect, in the abnormality notification command, the normal abnormality notification command set when the rank ranked by the rank assigning unit is less than a preset rank, There is a special abnormality notification command that is set when the ranked rank is equal to or higher than a preset rank, and the normal abnormality notification command is a command for performing normal abnormality notification by the notification means, and the special abnormality notification command Is a command for performing a special abnormality notification different from the normal abnormality notification by the notification means.

  The invention of claim 3 is characterized in that, in claim 1 or 2, the abnormality detection means determines that an abnormality has been detected when a detection operation is performed by the winning detection means in an illegal state where at least an illegal detection condition is satisfied. When the detection operation is performed by the winning detection means in a normal state where the fraud detection condition is not satisfied, it is configured not to determine that an abnormality has been detected, and the number of abnormality detections detected by the abnormality detection means can be stored Storage means is provided, wherein the rank assigning means adds a rank calculation numerical value based on at least the number of abnormality detections stored in the storage means, and ranks in a plurality of stages according to the rank calculation numerical value.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the third aspect, the game control means includes a winning rate confirmation means for confirming a winning rate of the game ball to the winning device, and the rank assigning means is determined by the winning rate confirmation means. The abnormality detection count is added when the winning rate of the confirmed game ball is larger than a value that can be taken when the game is executed properly.

  The invention of claim 5 comprises, in claim 3 or 4, a launching device capable of launching a game ball into the game area, and a detecting means for detecting that the game ball is flowing down the game area, The rank assigning means adds the rank calculation numerical value based on not detecting for a predetermined time that the game ball is flowing down the game area by at least the detecting means.

  According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in the fifth aspect, the game control unit includes a determination unit for determining whether or not the game is successful based on establishment of a determination condition, and the determination result of the determination unit is notified to the game board. Display means capable of displaying a determination symbol to be operated, and in the game area, a variable that can be operated as an open state in which the game ball can be won and a closed state in which the game ball is difficult to win as one type of the winning device The variable winning device includes a first variable winning device and a second variable winning device, and the success / failure determining means includes a game ball in the starting region. A first determination process for determining whether to operate the first variable prize-winning device from the closed state to the open state based on the detection of the game, and the game ball wins the first variable prize-winning device That would be advantageous to the player And a second determination process for determining whether or not a big hit state is reached, and is the number of detections of the game ball in the start area or the number of game balls won in the variable winning device, and the determination of the success / failure is still made. A winning storage means for storing the number of detections or the number of winnings that are not used in the winner determination process within a range of a predetermined upper limit number, respectively, the detection means is not in the determination process by the winner determination means, and Based on the fact that neither the number of detected game balls in the start area nor the number of winning game balls to the variable winning device is stored in the winning memory means, it is determined that the game ball is not flowing down the game area. It is characterized by that.

  The invention of claim 7 is characterized in that, in claim 6, the display means also serves as the notification means, and displays the special abnormality notification mode based on the special abnormality notification command to perform the special abnormality notification.

  The invention according to claim 8 is the invention according to claim 6 or 7, wherein the game control means is configured to move the first variable prize-winning device from the closed state on condition that the determination by the first determination process is successful. A first drive control means for operating to the open state; and a second drive for operating the second variable prize-winning device from the closed state to the open state on condition that the determination by the second determination process is successful. Drive control means is provided, and the rank assigning means is controlled by the winning detection means when the first variable winning device is controlled by the control of the first drive control means to be in a closed state. The number of times of abnormality detection is added based on detection of winning of a ball.

  According to a ninth aspect of the present invention, in the eighth aspect, when the abnormality detecting unit is controlled so that the second variable winning device is in a closed state by the control of the second drive control unit, When a predetermined number of winnings in the second variable winning device are detected within the set time, the abnormality detection count is set to the rank at which the special abnormality notification command is set regardless of the actual abnormality detection count. It sets to the frequency | count of abnormality detection which becomes.

  The invention of claim 10 comprises a payout device for paying out a prize ball to a player based on the fact that a game ball has won the prize device according to any one of claims 6 to 9, wherein the game control means comprises: Based on the rank being assigned to the rank in which the special abnormality notification command is set by the rank assigning means, a payout stop process for stopping paying out a prize ball to the player is executed and the payout is stopped. The number of balls paid out is stored in the storage means, and after the execution of the payout stop process, the determination result by the determination means is displayed on the display means together with the special abnormality notification mode based on the establishment of the determination condition. It is characterized by continuing.

  According to an eleventh aspect of the present invention, in the tenth aspect, the game control means executes the payout stop process based on being ranked by the rank assigning means into a rank in which the special abnormality notification command is set. The payout of the prize ball is not resumed until the power of the gaming machine is turned on again.

  According to a twelfth aspect of the present invention, in the tenth or eleventh aspect, the game control unit executes the payout stop process based on being ranked by the rank granting unit into a rank in which the special abnormality notification command is set. Then, the number of prize balls not paid out is displayed on the display means.

  In a thirteenth aspect of the present invention, in any one of the fifth to twelfth aspects, the launching device is configured to be able to launch up to a predetermined number of game balls into the game area within a predetermined time, and the abnormality The detection means, when the winning rate of the game ball to the winning device is equal to or higher than the abnormal winning rate set higher than the winning rate per fixed time determined by the firing period of the launching device in the normal state, The number of times of abnormality detection is added.

  According to a fourteenth aspect of the present invention, in any one of the third to thirteenth aspects, the rank assigning unit ranks the entire gaming machine based on the maximum value among the rank calculation numerical values for each of the winning devices. It is characterized by that.

  According to the first aspect of the invention, the notification mode is made different by reflecting in the notification command after discriminating between the gaming machine main body and the case where the possibility of fraudulent acts on the gaming machine is high and low. Therefore, it is possible to detect fraudulent activity early from the contents of the notification, and to confirm fraudulent activity more efficiently and reliably than searching for abnormal operating data from a huge amount of operational data of the management device. It is also possible to reduce the burden on the confirmer.

  According to the invention of claim 2, since the abnormality notification command can be changed according to the rank and reflected in the notification content (notification mode), it becomes possible to discover fraud from the notification content at an early stage. .

  According to the invention of claim 3, it is possible to rank according to the number of times of abnormality detection, and when there is a high possibility that fraud is being performed, the notification content is changed by raising the rank and changing the notification command. Therefore, it is possible to discover fraudulent activity at an early stage from the content of the notification.

  According to the invention of claim 4, since it has a configuration for adding the number of times of abnormality detection when the winning rate of the game ball is larger than a value that can be taken when the game is properly executed, When cheating is performed and the winning rate is increased, it is possible to report the cheating by reflecting it in the reporting content.

  According to the invention of claim 5, since the detection means adds the rank calculation numerical value based on the fact that the detection means does not detect that the game ball is flowing down the game area for a predetermined time, the game ball is not being fired. In some cases, when an illegal act is performed, it is possible to report the illegal act by reflecting the content in the notification.

  According to the invention of claim 6, the detection means is not in the determination process by the success / failure determination means, and both the number of game balls detected in the start area and the number of game balls won in the variable prize device are stored in the prize storage means. Since it has a configuration in which it is determined that the game ball does not flow down the game area based on the fact that it is not stored, it is illegal to reflect in the notification content when an illegal act is performed when the game ball is not being fired. It is possible to notify the action.

  According to the seventh aspect of the present invention, since the special abnormality notification mode is displayed on the display means, it is possible to easily find an illegal act.

  According to the invention of claim 8, it is determined whether or not the winning of the game ball to the variable winning device is a winning when the game is properly performed according to the control state of the drive control means for the variable winning device. It is possible to add the number of times of abnormality detection reflected in the illegal winning.

  According to the invention of claim 9, it is possible to quickly determine that an illegal act is being performed in a situation where it is determined that the possibility of an illegal act being performed is extremely high from the operating state of the gaming machine. Become.

  According to the invention of claim 10, in a situation where it is determined that there is an extremely high possibility that fraud is being performed from the operating state of the gaming machine, it is faster than the case of verifying fraud from the operation data of the management device. In addition, it is possible to suppress the disadvantage of the amusement store caused by overlooking an abnormal value on the operation data in the verification work of fraud. Further, since the number of payouts to be paid out to the player is stored in the storage means, it is possible to prevent the player from suffering a disadvantage even if the payout of the prize ball is stopped due to a malfunction of the gaming machine. .

  According to the invention of claim 11, in a situation where it is determined that there is a very high possibility that an illegal act has been performed from the operating state of the gaming machine, the confirmer confirms the state of the gaming machine and turns on the power to the gaming machine. Since the award ball is not paid out until it is re-introduced, the payout can be resumed only in a situation where it is confirmed that fraud has not been carried out, and it is possible to suppress the possibility that the amusement store suffers a disadvantage. Become.

  According to the twelfth aspect of the present invention, when the payout stop process is executed, the display unit displays the number of prize balls that have not been paid out. Can be suppressed.

  According to the thirteenth aspect of the present invention, if the winning rate of the winning device becomes too high for the gaming machine by an illegal method different from the normal game, it is possible to report the illegal act by reflecting the abnormality notification contents. It becomes.

  According to the invention of claim 14, in order to rank the gaming machines as a whole based on the maximum value among the rank calculation values for each winning device, an illegal act performed on a specific winning device is detected. It is possible to suppress the loss, and it is possible to efficiently detect fraudulent acts on the gaming machine.

It is a front view of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a rear view of the gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows simply the connection of the control board, apparatus, etc. of the gaming machine. It is a table of the change mode of the gaming machine. It is a flowchart of a main process. It is a flowchart of the backup process in the main process. It is a flowchart of the interruption process for main processes. It is a flowchart of a prize ball control process in an interrupt process. It is a flowchart of the alerting | reporting control process in an interruption process. It is a 1st flowchart of the door opening alerting | reporting control process in an interruption process. It is a 2nd flowchart of the door opening alert | report control process. It is a 1st flowchart of the inner frame open | release notification control process in an interruption process. It is a 2nd flowchart of the inner frame open | release notification control process. It is a flowchart of a winning error detection 1 process in the interrupt process. It is a flowchart of a winning error detection 2 process in the interrupt process. It is a flowchart of a winning error detection 3 process in the interrupt process. It is a 1st flowchart of the rank classification process in an interruption process. It is a 2nd flowchart of the same rank classification process. 5 is a flowchart of output data setting processing in interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of a winning detection process in the interrupt process. It is a flowchart of special operation processing in interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of the special symbol standby process in the interrupt process. It is a flowchart of the special symbol jackpot determination process in the interrupt process. It is a 1st flowchart of the special symbol fluctuation | variation aspect selection process in an interruption process. It is a 2nd flowchart of the special symbol fluctuation | variation aspect selection process. It is a flowchart of the symbol selection process in an interruption process. It is a flowchart of the special symbol random number shift process in the interrupt process. It is a flowchart of the process in the fluctuation | variation in an interruption process. It is a flowchart of the special symbol determination process in the interrupt process. It is a 1st flowchart of the special electrically-powered object process in an interruption process. It is a 2nd flowchart of the special electrically-powered object process in an interruption process. It is a flowchart of the number of reserved balls in the interrupt process. It is a flowchart of the external terminal board process in an interruption process. It is a flowchart of the power-off monitoring process in an interruption process. It is a 1st flowchart of the winning error detection 2 process of 2nd Example in an interruption process. It is a 2nd flowchart of winning error detection 2 processing of the 2nd example. It is a figure which shows the alerting | reporting aspect by an abnormality alerting lamp. It is a figure which shows the alerting | reporting aspect by a display apparatus.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view showing an entire gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a view showing the back side of the gaming machine, and FIG. 3 is a block diagram simply showing connection of a control board, a device and the like of the gaming machine. It is.

  A gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. 1 is a pachinko gaming machine that uses a game ball as a game medium, and an outer guide rail 3 and an inner guide rail 4 are arranged in a substantially circular shape on the edge of the game board 2, and the outer guide rail 3 And a game area 6 defined by the inner guide rail 4 is provided on the game board 2. In the game area 6, a guide nail (not shown) for guiding a game ball is provided on the surface of the game board 2. In addition, on the front side of the gaming machine 1, a lamp device including a decorative lamp 35, a speaker 38 that emits sound effects, an abnormality notification lamp 39 that performs abnormality notification, a game ball supplied to the launching device, and a game ball that has been paid out The upper ball receiving tray 36 for receiving the game, the lower ball receiving tray 37 for receiving the game ball when the upper ball receiving tray 36 is full, and the ball is fired toward the game area 6 according to the player's launch operation. A launching device 64 for performing the game and a game button switch 67 that can be operated by the player are provided. The abnormality notification lamp 39 corresponds to notification means for performing notification based on the notification command set by the notification setting means in the present invention, and in this embodiment, the speaker 38 and the display device 10 are also notified by the present invention. Corresponds to means. In FIG. 1, reference numeral F1 denotes an outer frame of the gaming machine, F2 denotes a front frame attached to the outer frame F1, and G denotes a glass frame attached to the front frame F2 by a hinge so as to be opened and closed. Hereinafter, main parts of the gaming machine 1 will be described.

  In the game area 6, a display device 10, a start winning opening 42, a big winning opening 45, and an out opening 49 are arranged in order from the upper part to the lower part on the center line. A left sleeve winning port 51, a right sleeve winning port 52, a left dropping winning port 53, and a right dropping winning port 54 are arranged on the left and right sides of the start winning port 42 and the large winning port 45, respectively. Further, normal symbol variation start gates 55 and 56 are provided on the left and right of the display device 10, lamp windmills 74 and 75 are provided above them, and windmills 76 and 77 are provided below them. In the present invention, the start winning opening 42, the large winning opening 45, the left sleeve winning opening 51, the right sleeve winning opening 52, the left dropping winning opening 53, and the right dropping winning opening 54 are formed in the game board 2. The game balls flowing down in the game area 6 correspond to a plurality of winning devices that can win (win). Further, the left sleeve winning port 51, the right sleeve winning port 52, the left dropping winning port 53, and the right dropping winning port 54 are ordinary winning ports in order to distinguish them from the start winning port 42 and the large winning port 45. May be called. When a game ball wins (wins a ball) at each of the award ports (winning devices) and a win (ball) is detected, a predetermined number of prize balls (game balls) are detected by the player for the detection of one win ball. To be paid out. The number of prize balls (game balls) to be paid out for the detection of one winning ball is set for each winning port (winning device).

  In the present invention, the display device 10 corresponds to a display unit capable of displaying a determination symbol for notifying the determination result of the success / failure determination unit. The display device 10 can display symbols and the like, and includes an image display device such as a liquid crystal, a dot matrix, or an LED display device. In this embodiment, the liquid crystal display (TFT-LCD module) is used.

  In the display device 10, the lower left part is a normal symbol display unit 50, and the other part is a special symbol display unit 11. The special symbol display unit 11 displays a left special symbol (middle determination symbol) on the left side, a middle special symbol (middle determination symbol) on the center, and a right special symbol (right determination symbol) on the right side. After the time variation display, the left special symbol, the middle special symbol, and the right special symbol are stopped and displayed as fixed determination symbols based on the determination result. Further, in addition to the special symbol (determination symbol), a background image (including characters, backgrounds, characters, etc.) may be displayed on the special symbol display unit 11, and the background image changes in the special symbol. Variation display may be possible due to a predetermined condition such as start. Further, on the upper left and right sides of the special symbol display unit 11, special symbol fluctuation reserved ball number displays 43 made of LEDs or the like are provided. In this embodiment, the left special symbol, the middle special symbol, and the right special symbol which are displayed in a variable and stopped state are eight patterns of “1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8”, respectively. ing. In this embodiment, when the game success / failure determination result (determination by the second determination process described later in this embodiment) is a big win (winning), the special symbol combination on the special symbol display unit 11, this example Then, "1,1,1" (so-called '1' tick eyes) and "2, 2, 2" (so-called '2' tick eyes), etc., a combination of the same numbers) special symbols (judgment symbols) Is displayed in a stopped state, and the game shifts to a jackpot state (also called a jackpot game or special game) that is advantageous to the player. In the present embodiment, the advantage to the player in the big hit state is set to increase the ease of acquiring the game ball by the player.

  The normal symbol display unit 50 variably displays and stops a normal symbol for determining a small hit such as a symbol or a picture (character). The normal symbols that are changed and stopped on the normal symbol display unit 50 in the present embodiment are ten patterns of “0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9”. . The normal symbol is a small hit normal symbol, which is a small hit when stopped at an odd number in this example. In the present embodiment, the normal symbol display unit 50 is a display unit that indicates a result of the determination as to whether or not the first determination process described later is performed.

  The start winning opening 42 corresponds to the variable winning apparatus in the present invention together with the big winning opening 45. Further, the start winning opening 42 corresponds to a first variable winning apparatus, and the two movable pieces 42a and 42b are substantially vertical by a starting winning opening solenoid on the back and are in a closed state in which it is difficult to win (win) a game ball. It is controlled so that it can be operated between an open state in which a normal state) and a substantially V-shaped (reverse C-shaped) can be won. The space between the movable pieces 42a and 42b of the start winning opening 42 corresponds to a winning (ball-receiving) area. The transition to the open state of the start winning opening 42 is a small hit (per normal symbol) by the first determination process in the determination unit, and after the normal symbol fluctuates in the normal symbol display unit 50, the small winning is shown. This is performed when a fixed stop display is made with a specific normal symbol (odd number in this embodiment).

  In addition, a start winning port detection switch (start winning port sensor) is provided in the winning ball passage on the back of the game board 2 to detect the winning (entering) of the game ball in the starting winning port 42. Is configured to do. In the present embodiment, the detection (winning) of a game ball at the start winning opening 42 is caused by the acquisition of a random number value, the start of variation display of the special symbol (determination symbol), the establishment of the determination condition, and the game This is set due to the second determination process of the right / left determination means for determining whether or not the big hit state is advantageous to the user. Further, even if a game ball wins the start winning opening 42 while the special symbol display unit 11 is displaying the variation of the special symbol, the new special symbol variation display cannot be started immediately. The number of wins to the mouth 42 is stored as a special symbol variation holding ball number, the special symbol variation display unit 11 temporarily holds the variation display of the special symbol, and the stored value of the special symbol variation retention ball number is stored in the special symbol variation. The special symbol variation holding ball number is displayed by lighting the display on the reserved ball number display 43 and displaying the result of determination of success / failure by the start of variation of the special symbol in the special symbol display unit 11 or by the end of variation. The value is subtracted and the number of displays on the special symbol variation holding ball number display 43 is reduced. In the present embodiment, the upper limit of the number of winning times stored in the start winning opening 42, that is, the upper limit of the number of special symbol variation holding balls is set to four.

  When the number of special symbol variation holding balls is stored up to the set upper limit number (that is, the maximum number is stored), even if the start winning port detection switch detects more winning game balls, the special symbol variation suspension is held. The invalid ball is not stored as the number of balls, and a predetermined number of prize balls (prize game balls) for the winning are paid out without performing the change and determination of whether or not the invalid ball.

  The normal symbol variation start gates 55 and 56 correspond to a start area in the present invention, and a normal symbol variation start gate is provided by a normal symbol variation start switch (normal symbol variation start sensor) provided on the back of the game board 2. Based on the detection of a game ball passing through 55, 56, the normal symbol display unit 50 starts the variation of the normal symbol. Further, during the normal symbol variation display, the normal symbol variation generated by the passing of the game ball through the normal symbol variation start gates 55 and 56 is stored as the number of normal symbol variation reserved balls up to four times. The normal symbol fluctuation holding ball number display 49 provided at the lower right position of the game area 6 displays the normal symbol fluctuation holding ball numerical value, and the normal symbol fluctuation holding ball number is reduced by starting the fluctuation of the normal symbol. The number of symbols displayed on the symbol variation holding ball number display 49 is reduced. Furthermore, a left sleeve winning opening detection switch (left sleeve winning opening sensor) and a right sleeve winning opening detection switch (right sleeve winning opening sensor) that detect the winning balls of the left sleeve winning opening 51 and the right sleeve winning opening 52. , A detection switch for a left drop winning opening (a left drop winning opening sensor) and a detection switch for a right drop winning opening (a right drop winning opening sensor) that detect the winning balls of the left dropping winning opening 53 and the right dropping winning opening 54, Each is provided on the back of the corresponding game board.

  The special winning opening 45 corresponds to the second variable winning apparatus in the present invention, and includes an opening / closing plate 46 that is opened and closed by a special winning opening releasing solenoid provided on the back surface of the game board 2. The special winning opening 45 is normally in a state in which the opening / closing plate 46 is closed, and a part of the special winning opening 45 has a specific area that is opened when the special winning opening 45 is opened to allow a winning. A winning opening 47 is provided. Further, the specific area winning opening 47 is provided with an open / close door that is opened and closed by a specific area opening solenoid in a predetermined condition. Further, the specific area winning opening 47 is provided with a specific winning ball detection switch (specific area sensor) for detecting a specific winning ball, and the right to continue to open the large winning opening 45 by the detection of the winning ball is established. In the embodiment, up to 15 rounds can be repeated. In addition, a winning ball count switch (count sensor) for detecting a winning ball that has won the big winning port 45 and has not won the specific area winning port 47 is provided in the approximate center of the big winning port 45. It has been.

  The start winning opening detection switch, the left sleeve winning opening detection switch, the right sleeve winning opening detection switch, the left falling winning opening detection switch, the right falling winning opening detection switch, the specific winning ball detection switch, the number of winning balls In the present invention, the count switch corresponds to a winning detection means for detecting a game ball won in the winning device.

  The launching device 64 has a launching motor that is driven by the operation of the operation lever 65 on the back side, and the game ball is ejected by the driving of the launching motor. The launch ball fired by the launch device 64 is guided to the game area 6 through a launch ball guide path formed between the inner guide rail 4 and the outer guide rail 3 erected on the game board surface. The game ball guided to the game area 6 rolls down and falls down and wins each device and each prize opening, or if no prize is given anywhere, the game board 2 enters the game board 2 from the out slot 49. It is discharged to the back side. In this embodiment, the launching period of the game balls by the launching device 64 is set to 100 / min.

  Further, on the back side of the gaming machine 1, as shown in FIG. 2, a plurality of control boards, devices, and the like are provided. Main control boards include a main control board 200, a display control board 210, a sound control board 220, a lamp control board 230, a payout control board 240, a power supply board 250, a launch control board 260, and the like. Reference numeral 206 is a RAM clear switch, 265 is an external terminal, 281 is a payout device, 283 is a no-ball detection switch, 289 is a ball storage tank, and 291 is a ball guide rod. The RAM clear switch 206 can initialize only the RAM of the main control board 200. Each control board is provided with a control circuit. Moreover, each control board is arrange | positioned in the back side of the game machine 1 in the state accommodated in the case individually or collectively. The main control board is simply shown using the block diagram of FIG.

  The main control board (main control circuit) 200 corresponds to game control means for controlling games in the present invention, and includes at least a microcomputer including a CPU, RAM, ROM, and a plurality of counters, a display control board 210, an audio The control board 220, the lamp control board 230, the payout control board 240, an open / close detection sensor and the like are connected. The opening / closing detection sensor includes an inner frame opening switch that detects opening of the front frame F2 and a door opening switch that detects opening of the glass frame G. Among the opening / closing detection sensors, an opening / closing detection sensor (inner frame opening switch) for detecting opening of the front frame F2 is provided in the outer frame F1 and the front frame F2, while detecting the opening of the glass frame G. Open / close detection sensors (door opening switches) are provided on the front frame F2 and the glass frame G. The main control board 200 is connected to the start winning port sensor, the starting winning port solenoid, the large winning port sensor (specific area sensor, count sensor), and the large winning port solenoid (for opening the large winning port) via a relay circuit. Solenoid, solenoid for opening specific area). The control in which the main control board 200 opens the two movable pieces 42a and 42b of the start winning port 42 by the start winning port solenoid is a condition that the determination by the first determination process is successful in the present invention. This corresponds to first drive control means for operating one variable winning device from the closed state to the open state. In addition, the control for opening the big prize opening 45 by the main prize opening opening solenoid by the main control board 200 is in a state where the second variable prize winning device is closed on condition that the determination by the second determination process is successful. This corresponds to the second drive control means for operating from to the open state. The CPU of the main control board 200 executes a control program and performs main control related to the game. The main control board 200 operates by receiving power from the power board 250.

  The CPU in the main control board 200 includes a control unit, a calculation unit, various counters, various registers, various flags, and the like, performs calculation control, generates a random number value, and each board to which a control signal is connected. Output (transmission) is possible.

  The RAM stores the number of the special symbol variation holding balls of the game ball detected by the start winning port detection switch (start winning port sensor) and the game ball detected by the normal symbol variation start switch (normal symbol variation start sensor). It has a memory area for the number of normal symbol variation holding balls, a memory area for various random values generated by the CPU, a memory area and flags for temporarily storing various data such as game data necessary for games, and a CPU work area. . The RAM of the main control board 200 also corresponds to storage means capable of storing the number of abnormality detections detected by the abnormality detection means in the present invention.

  In the ROM, control programs and control data for the CPU, variation modes and symbol data relating to variation display in the special symbol display unit 11 are written, and determination values for big hits and small hits are written. Yes.

  The CPU of the main control board 200 is based on a first determination process for determining whether or not to operate the variable winning device from the closed state to the open state, based on the game ball winning in the variable winning device. It also functions as an appropriateness determination means for performing a second determination process for determining whether or not the jackpot state is advantageous to the user. In the control signal (command) output from the main control board 200, the special symbol display unit 11 variably displays the special symbol according to an abnormality notification command for performing abnormality notification by the notification means, and a mode based on the jackpot determination result. Symbol variation data for display, jackpot determination result data displayed on the special symbol display unit 11, jackpot determination result data to be displayed on the special symbol display unit 11, and the normal symbol display unit in a mode based on the small hit determination result 50 includes at least small hit determination result data to be displayed on the screen. The control signal output from the main control board 200 includes other data such as when the power is turned on, when there is an abnormality, and when the jackpot round.

  The display control board 210 includes a microcomputer including a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM, an input circuit that connects the main control board 200, and an output circuit that connects the display device 10, and is electrically connected to the main control board 200. Connected by means. The display control board 210 controls display on the display device 10 based on a control signal output from the main control board 200. A control program is stored in the ROM of the display control board 210. In the display control board 210, the CPU reads predetermined display control data from the ROM based on the control signal from the display control board 210, generates control data in the storage area of the RAM, and outputs it to the VDP (not shown). To do. The VDP reads necessary data from the ROM based on a command from the CPU, creates display image map data, and stores it in the VRAM. The image data stored and stored in the VRAM is converted into RGB signals by a D / A conversion circuit provided in the output circuit and output to the special symbol display unit 11.

  The voice control board 220 is connected to the main control board 200 by electrical connection means, synthesizes a voice signal by a control signal output from the main control board 200, and outputs the synthesized voice signal to an amplifier. The amplifier amplifies the audio signal and outputs it to the speaker 38.

  The lamp control board 230 is connected to the main control board 200 by electrical connection means, and controls the decoration lamp 35 and the abnormality notification lamp 39 by a control signal (command) output from the main control board 200.

  The payout control board 240 is connected to the main control board 200 through electrical connection means, and receives a control signal output from the main control board 200 to control the payout device 281. The payout control board 240 is operated by the power supplied from the power board 250.

  The power supply board 250 is supplied with AC24V from the outside, converts the input AC24V into DC34V, converts the converted DC34V into DC12V and DC5V by each regulator, and supplies them to each board.

  The launch control board 260 controls the launch motor in the launch device 64.

  Here, the game in the gaming machine 1 will be briefly described. When the game balls launched by the launching device 64 toward the game area 6 win the various winning holes, a predetermined number of game balls corresponding to the winning holes are paid out to the upper ball receiving tray 36 as winning balls. When the game ball passes through the normal symbol fluctuation start gates 55 and 56, the normal symbol starts to change in the normal symbol display section 50, and stops after a predetermined time fluctuation. At this time, when the hit determination result of the normal symbol is a small hit, the small hit normal symbol, in this example, stops at an odd number, and the two movable pieces 42a and 42b of the start winning port 42 are for the starting winning port on the back. The solenoid changes from a closed state (normal state), which is substantially vertical and difficult to win, to an open state in which a V-shaped (reverse C-shaped) can be won. When a game ball wins the start winning opening 42, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as a prize ball.

  When a game ball wins the start winning opening 42, a jackpot random number value, a jackpot symbol random number value, a variation mode random number value, etc., which will be described later, are acquired, and whether or not the jackpot is determined based on the acquired jackpot random number value, One variation mode is selected by lottery from the variation mode table based on the jackpot determination result and the variation mode random value. Based on the selected variation mode, variation display (variable display) of the special symbol (identification information) is started in the special symbol display unit 11 of the display device 10.

  The special symbol is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit 11 as the variation time set in the selected variation mode elapses. At that time, in the case of a big win, the special symbol display unit 11 stops the left special symbol, the middle special symbol, and the right special symbol in a jackpot symbol combination (in the present embodiment, a rough eye), (Also called special games). On the other hand, in the case of losing, the special symbol display unit 11 stops the left special symbol, the middle special symbol, and the right special symbol in a deviating symbol combination (a state other than the slotted eyes) and does not shift to the big hit state. .

  When the big win state is reached, the open / close plate 46 of the big prize opening 45 is opened to make it easy to receive the game ball falling on the surface of the game area 6 so that the big prize opening 45 can be won. When there is a prize, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as prize balls. The opening / closing plate 46 is closed after a predetermined time (for example, 29.5 seconds) has elapsed or when the number of winning balls reaches a predetermined number (for example, 10). Further, when a winning ball to the specific area winning opening 47 in the big winning opening is detected during the opening of the big winning opening 45 or within about 2 seconds after the closing of the big winning opening 45, the big hit is repeated again. A right is generated, and the opening / closing plate 46 is repeatedly opened for a predetermined maximum number of rounds (for example, a maximum of 15 rounds).

  The jackpot usually has a jackpot and a probabilistic jackpot. In the case of a normal jackpot, the probability of the next jackpot is set to a low probability (1/315 in this embodiment) after the end of the jackpot state (jackpot game, special game). The probability of the next jackpot is set to a high probability (5/315 in this embodiment) after the end of the jackpot state. In the case of the normal jackpot, a normal jackpot symbol (ordinary jackpot determination symbol) consisting of an even number of irregularities such as “2, 2, 2”, etc. is displayed on the special symbol display unit 11, while The special symbol display unit 11 displays a probability variation jackpot symbol (special jackpot determination symbol) composed of odd numbers such as “1, 1, 1”.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the game in the high probability state (probability variation state) is assumed to have both the extended time extended state, and in addition to the transition to the high probability state, the movable piece 42a of the start winning opening 42, The expansion time for 42b to be expanded is longer than the expansion time in the low-probability normal gaming state, and the transition to the expansion time extension state is also performed. That is, in this embodiment, when the small hit (per normal symbol) is achieved during the high probability state, the expansion time of the two movable pieces 42a and 42b at the start winning opening 42 is set to 1.7 seconds. It is longer than 0.5 seconds when it is a small hit in the gaming state. Furthermore, in the extended expansion time state of this embodiment, the number of expansions of the movable pieces 42a, 42b at the start winning opening 42 is changed from 1 (0.5 seconds × 1) in the normal gaming state to 3 (1 (7 seconds x 3 times), the number of times of expansion increases.

  Further, in this embodiment, in the high probability state game performed when the jackpot stop symbol combination when the jackpot is established is a probabilistic jackpot symbol, the variation time of the normal symbol (small jackpot determination symbol) is set as the normal gaming state. Time shortening (variation time reduction) is also made shorter than the fluctuation time from the fluctuation start to the fluctuation stop at the time. In other words, in this embodiment, the fluctuation time from the start of change of the normal symbol to the stop of change performed due to the game ball passing through the normal symbol change start gates 55 and 56 during the high probability state. It is set to 5 seconds, which is shorter than the normal symbol variation time of 50 seconds in the normal gaming state.

  On the other hand, when the jackpot stop symbol combination at the time of jackpot establishment is a normal jackpot symbol, as a special gaming state that occurs after the jackpot ends, until the special symbol fluctuates 100 times, that is, 100 times into the start winning opening 42 A short-time game is played until the special symbol starts to change 100 times and stops. In the short-time game, the expansion time for the movable pieces 42a and 42b of the start winning opening 42 to be expanded from the normal gaming state 0.5 seconds to 1.7 seconds when the small hit is reached as in the high probability state. Extending the extended expansion time, increasing the number of expansions of the start winning opening 42 from 1 to 3 in the normal gaming state, and increasing the normal symbol variation time from 50 seconds in the normal gaming state. The fluctuation time is shortened to 5 seconds.

  Further, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when a winning by an illegal method different from the normal game determined in advance by the abnormality detecting means is detected, the abnormality notification is performed by the notifying means based on the abnormality detection result. Is called. In this embodiment, the notification means is the abnormality notification lamp 39, the speaker 38, and the display device 10. Abnormality notification performed during the game of the present embodiment will be described below.

  When a game ball is fired by the launching device 64 and a game is being played, if an abnormality of the winning data is confirmed by a winning error detection 1 to 3 process described later, the contents of the abnormal data, the number of abnormalities, etc. Accordingly, a rank is given by rank classification processing. Then, commands such as lamp, voice, display, etc. are set by the output data setting process according to the assigned rank. For example, notification by the abnormality notification lamp 39 as shown in FIG. 37, notification by the speaker 38, or FIG. As shown in FIG. 38, the notification on the display device 10 is performed alone or in combination to notify the gaming machine that there is an abnormality. The abnormality notification includes a normal abnormality notification performed when the ranked rank is lower than a preset rank and a special abnormality notification performed when the rank is higher than a preset rank. In the present embodiment, in the case of notification by the abnormality notification lamp 39, the light emission color of the lamp is changed according to the rank. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the number and position of the abnormality notification lamps 39 to emit light may be changed. The flashing pattern may be changed, or the same notification pattern (emission color, flashing pattern, number of lamps) may be used. Further, the notification sound from the speaker 38 may be the same or different depending on the rank.

  Further, in the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, when the rank for performing the special abnormality notification is reached, the payout of the prize balls that are paid out at the time of winning is stopped and the number of the prize balls that are stopped is stored in the RAM (storage means) of the main control board 200. ) And the number of award balls for which the payout has been stopped is displayed on the display device 10. The game does not stop even if the payout of the prize ball is stopped. After that, the change of the special symbol, the display of the determination result, the display of the number of the prize balls not paid out, and the special abnormality notification are informed means ( Display is possible with the display device 10, the abnormality notification lamp 39, and the speaker 38). The abnormality notification mode shown in FIG. 38 is an example of the special abnormality notification by the display device 10, and the display device 10 displays “Stopping the payout of XX now” on the stoppage of the prize ball payout, “Please call the person in charge of the abnormality” is displayed on the special abnormality notification. Further, when the special abnormality notification is made and the payout of the prize ball is stopped, the payout of the prize ball is not resumed until the game machine 1 is turned on again. It should be noted that the abnormality notification has priority over the unique sound generation and lamp effects performed during special symbol fluctuations and reach, etc., and when the abnormality notification is being performed, the effects of the sound and the game are not performed by the ramp It is comprised as mentioned above, and it is suppressed that abnormality notification becomes inconspicuous by other productions.

  With this configuration, even when the payout of the prize ball is stopped due to a malfunction of the gaming machine, the game machine 1 can be paid out by turning on the power of the gaming machine 1 again without pressing the RAM clear switch 206. Since the stopped prize ball is paid out, it is possible to prevent the player from being disadvantaged. On the other hand, when a special abnormality notification is made due to an illegal act on the gaming machine and the payout of the prize ball is stopped, if the game machine 1 is turned on again while pressing the RAM clear switch 206, the payout is stopped. The prize ball is not paid out even when the power of the gaming machine is turned on again, so that it is possible to suppress disadvantages on the game store side.

  Next, the control process of the gaming machine 1 will be described. Examples of the random number counter provided on the main control board 200 include a jackpot random number counter, a jackpot symbol random number counter, a reach random number counter, a special symbol data random number counter, a variation mode random number counter, a normal symbol random number counter, and the like. .

The jackpot random number counter is used for jackpot determination (second determination process) by the hit determination unit, and is composed of random numbers from “0” to “629”. The random number of the jackpot random number counter (the jackpot random number) is incremented by 1 every time a normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process to be described later starts at “0” when the gaming machine is turned on. Is set to “0” and the addition is repeated again. The jackpot random value is acquired due to winning at the start winning opening 42, and if the acquired value matches either “3” or “397” set as the jackpot value in the low probability state, the jackpot On the other hand, in the case of a high probability state, “3”, “53”, “113”, “173”, “227”, “281”, “337”, “397”, “449” are set as the jackpot value. If it matches any of ',' 503 ', it will be a big hit.

  The jackpot symbol random number counter determines a jackpot symbol combination that is confirmed and stopped in the special symbol display unit 11 when the jackpot winning / bad determination result is a hit, from the random numbers from “0” to “7” Become. The jackpot symbol random number value starts from “1” when the power is turned on, and is incremented by 1 every update of the normal symbol / special symbol main random number, which will be described later. The addition is repeated. The jackpot symbol random number value is acquired due to winning at the start winning opening 42. The jackpot symbol random number value is assigned a jackpot symbol combination that is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit 11 when the jackpot winning / failing determination result is a hit. In the present embodiment, when it is “0”, it is one grove (all the same symbols) where the jackpot symbol combination is “1,1,1”, and when it is “1”, it is “2,2,2”. 2 slots, if '2', 3 slots, '3, 3, 3'; if '3', 4 slots, '4, 4, 4' 5 for eyes, 4 for 5 and 5 for 5; 6 for 6; 6, 6 for 6; In this case, a jackpot symbol combination consisting of 7 grids of “7, 7, 7” and 8 grids of “8, 8, 8” is allocated.

  The reach random number counter is used for determining whether or not a reach state is reached when the jackpot determination result based on the jackpot random number value is out of reach, and is a random number of “0” to “126”. Consists of. The reach state in the present embodiment excludes the special symbol (for example, the middle special symbol) that is stopped and displayed last among the left special symbol, the middle special symbol, and the right special symbol that are displayed with the variable symbol stopped on the special symbol display unit 11. When other special symbols (for example, left special symbol and right special symbol) are the same (excluding the final stop symbol, the state is equal to the jackpot special symbol combination, and finally the jackpot special symbol combination) And a case where a special symbol combination is included. The random number of the reach random number counter (reach random number) starts from “0” when the gaming machine 1 is turned on, and is incremented by 1 every time a normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process described later is performed. Then, it is set to “0” and the addition is repeated again. The reach random number is acquired due to winning at the start winning opening 42, and when the result of the determination is wrong, the numerical value is compared with a predetermined reach establishment value to determine the presence or absence of reach. In this embodiment, reach establishment values are “5”, “17”, “28”, “40”, “51”, “63”, “74”, “86”, “97”, “109”, “ 120 '.

  The special symbol data random number counter is used for determining a special symbol combination to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit 11 when the jackpot determination result based on the jackpot random number value is out, The special symbol data 1 random number counter for determining the left special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the display unit 11, the special symbol data 2 random number counter for determining the middle special symbol, and the special symbol data 3 for determining the right special symbol. Each special symbol data random number counter is composed of random numbers from “0” to “7”.

The random number of the special symbol data 1 starts from “0” when the power is turned on, and is incremented by “1” every time a normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process to be described later is reached. And the addition is repeated again. The random number of the special symbol data 2 starts from “0” when the power is turned on, and is incremented by “1” when the random number of the special symbol data 1 is rewritten to “0”, and reaches “7”. Then, it is rewritten to “0” and the addition is repeated again. Furthermore, the random number of the special symbol data 3 starts from “0” when the power is turned on or after the reset process, and is incremented by “1” when the random number of the special symbol data 2 is rewritten to “0”. When it reaches', then it is rewritten to '0' and the addition is repeated again. Thereby, even if the random number ranges of the special symbol data 1 to 3 are the same, the random numbers of the special symbol data 1 to 3 can be prevented from being synchronized (added in the same combination).

  Each of the random numbers of the special symbol data 1 to 3 is “1” when “0”, “2” when “1”, and “3” when “2”. A judgment symbol consisting of a left special symbol, a middle special symbol, and a right special symbol that are stopped and displayed on the display unit 11 is assigned. The random numbers of the special symbol data 1 to 3 are acquired due to winning at the start winning opening 42, and are displayed on the special symbol display unit 11 when the special symbol data 1 to 3 is removed by a combination of the random numbers of the acquired special symbol data 1 to 3. The judgment symbol consisting of the left special symbol, middle special symbol, and right special symbol is determined.

  The variation mode random number counter is used when the variation mode of the special symbol in the special symbol display unit 11 is selected from the variation mode table, and includes a variation mode random value of ‘0’ to ‘198’. When the gaming machine 1 is turned on, the fluctuation mode random number value starts from “0” and is incremented by 1 for each of the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update processing to be described later. It is set to “0” and the addition is repeated again. The random value (variation mode random value) of the effect random number counter is acquired due to winning at the start winning opening 42.

  The variation mode table includes a plurality of variation modes displayed on the special symbol display unit 11 and is stored in the ROM of the main control board 200. The selection of the variation mode from the variation mode table depends on whether or not the result of determining whether or not the jackpot is true or not, whether it is a normal (low probability) big hit, a probable change (high probability) big hit, or whether there is a reach. A corresponding variation mode group is selected from the variation mode table, and one variation mode is selected from the selected variation mode group based on the variation mode random value.

  As shown in the table of FIG. 4, the variation mode table of the present embodiment includes the variation modes 1 to 9 selected in the normal (low probability) gaming state and the variation modes 10 to be selected in the probability variation (high probability) gaming state. 19. Furthermore, the fluctuation modes 1 to 9 selected in the normal (low probability) gaming state are the same as the hit fluctuation modes 1 and 2 selected when the game success / failure determination result is a win (big win), and the missed reach (missed after reaching). Reach reach variation mode 3 to 6 selected at the time of reach) and loss variation modes 7 to 9 that are out of reach without reach. On the other hand, the variation modes 10 to 19 selected in the probabilistic (high probability) gaming state are different from the hit variation modes 10 to 12 selected when the game success / failure determination result is a win (big win), and the outreach (disengagement after reach). Reach reach variation modes 13 to 16 selected at the time of reach), and loss variation modes 17 to 19 that are out of reach without reaching.

  A variation mode random value is assigned to each variation mode, and whether the variation mode corresponding to the acquired variation mode random value is a hit / miss determination result, whether it is a normal hit or a probable change hit, whether there is a reach, It is selected according to. The selected variation mode is output from the main control board 200 to the display control board 210 as a command related to the variation mode. Each variation mode is set with a variation time for variably displaying special symbols in a predetermined manner, and the variation time is determined in advance when the variation starts. The acquired jackpot random number value, jackpot symbol random number value, reach random number value, and variation mode random number value are a maximum of four each, corresponding to the number of reserved balls in the corresponding area in the RAM of the main control board 200. Stored and used sequentially.

The normal symbol random number counter is used when determining the small hit by the first determination process of the success / failure determination means. When the gaming machine 1 is turned on, the normal symbol / special symbol, which will be described later, starts from “0”. “1” is added for each main random number update process, and when it reaches “9”, it is rewritten to “0” and the addition is repeated again. The normal symbol random numbers are acquired every time the normal symbol variation start switch detects a game ball that has passed through the normal symbol variation start gates (starting areas) 55 and 56, and up to four main control board 200 can be obtained. Are stored in the normal symbol random value storage area of the RAM.

  In addition, a normal symbol is assigned to the normal symbol random value. The normal symbol random number value “0” is assigned as “0”, “1” is assigned to “1”, “2” is assigned to “2”, and so on. In the present embodiment, the probability of hitting a small hit is ½. Specifically, when the acquired random number value of the normal symbol random number is an odd number, the hit is small and the start winning opening 42 is expanded. It is designed to open and open. In addition, when the obtained random number value of the normal symbol random number is other than that, it is not a small hit, and the start winning opening 42 is kept in a closed state in which it is difficult to win a prize.

  As main flags provided on the main control board (main control circuit) 200, in this embodiment, a prize ball payout stop flag, a normal symbol per flag (small hit flag), a normal symbol end flag (small hit end flag) , Jackpot flag, jackpot end flag, probability change flag, power-off flag, and the like. These flags are all turned OFF at the time of initial setting.

  In the main control board (main control circuit) 200, the CPU of the microcomputer performs a main process M in accordance with a control program stored in the ROM. FIG. 5 is a flowchart of the main process M in the main control board 200.

  In the main process M, an initial setting process (S10), a backup process (S20), an interrupt prohibition process (S30), a normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S40), and an interrupt permission process (S50) are performed.

  In the initial setting process (S10), stack setting, interrupt time setting, CPU setting, SIO, PIO, CTC setting and the like are performed.

  In the backup process (S20), as shown in FIG. 6, it is first determined whether or not the RAM clear switch 206 is ON (S20-1), and if the RAM clear switch is determined to be ON, the RAM is initialized (S20). -1), and then the backup process (S20) ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that the RAM clear switch is not ON, the backup process (S20) ends without initializing the RAM.

  In the interrupt prohibition process (S30), even if the interrupt process (S100) is entered every 4 msec, the interrupt is prohibited until the interrupt is permitted. In the next normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S40), various random numbers are incremented by one for each normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S40), and the set upper limit value of each random number is reached as described above. Then, it returns to the minimum value and the addition is performed again. The updated random number is stored in the RAM of the main control board 200. In the interrupt permission process (S50), the interrupt process (S100) that enters every 4 msec is permitted. Thereafter, a loop process for sequentially performing the interrupt disable process (S30), the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S40), and the interrupt enable process (S50) is performed, and the interrupt process (S100) is performed during the loop process. ) Is executed every 4 ms. The initial setting process (S10) and the backup process (S20) are initial control procedures that are necessary only when the power is turned on, and are executed only in the first round and not thereafter.

  In the interrupt process (S100), as shown in FIG. 7, first, an input process (S101) is performed. In the input processing (S101), signal input is performed when various sensors (such as detection switches of the winning devices) provided in the gaming machine 1 are detected. Next, a prize ball control process (S102) is performed.

  In the prize ball control processing (S102), a prize ball payout command set for winning a prize to the prize winning device and a special abnormality notification command are set (that is, a special abnormality notification is performed). Processing related to storage and display of the number of paid-out award balls at the time of award ball payout stop is performed. As shown in FIG. 8, first, it is determined whether or not a prize ball payout stop flag is ON (S102-1). If the winning ball payout stop flag is not ON, a winning ball payout command corresponding to the switch winning valid data for each detection switch (sensor) that has detected the winning of the game ball is set (S102-4), and thereafter The winning ball control process (S102) ends. The set prize ball payout command is output to the payout control board 240 in the subsequent command output process (S112).

  On the other hand, when the winning ball payout stop flag is ON, the winning ball payout number (prize ball paying command) is stored in the RAM of the main control board 100 according to the switch winning valid data (S102-2), and the display A prize ball payout stop ball number display command for displaying the number of prize balls not paid out to the apparatus 10 is set (S102-3), and this prize ball control process (S102) ends. The prize ball payout command stored in the RAM of the main control board 200 is output to the payout control board 240 when the RAM clear is not executed when the power of the gaming machine 1 is turned on again. A prize ball corresponding to the command is paid out from the payout device 281. Therefore, even if the payout of the prize ball is stopped due to a malfunction of the machine, the player can be prevented from suffering a disadvantage by not executing the RAM clear. Further, by displaying on the display device 10 the number of prize balls that have been paid out, it is possible to suppress the player's anxiety about the prize balls not being paid out. Subsequent to the prize ball control process (S102), an operation timer subtraction process (S103) is performed.

  In the operation timer subtraction process (S103), a subtraction process is performed for various timers and a notification timer set in a door opening notification control process (S104-2) described later. Following the operation timer subtraction process (S103), a notification control process (S104) is performed.

  In the notification control process (S104), as shown in FIG. 9, a RAM clear notification control process (S104-1) is first performed. In the RAM clear notification control process (S104-1), a RAM clear notification sound uttered from the speaker 38 when the power is turned on is set. Next, door opening notification control processing (S104-2) is performed.

  In the door opening notification control process (S104-2), notification regarding opening of the door (glass frame G) is set. The door opening notification is performed by emitting sound from the speaker 38 when the door (glass frame G) is open. In the door opening notification control process (S104-2), as shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, it is first confirmed whether the RAM clear notification is being performed (S104-2-1). If the RAM clear notification is not being performed, the door opening notification is being performed. (S104-2-2).

  If it is determined in S104-2-2 that the door opening notification is not being performed, it is confirmed whether the door opening switch of the glass frame G is ON (the glass frame is being opened) (S104-2-3). When the door open switch is not ON (when the glass is open), or when it is determined in S104-2-1 that RAM clear is being notified, 250 (= 1 second) is set as the timer setting value. (S104-2-4).

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S104-2-3 that the door opening switch is ON (the glass frame G is open), the delay timer value is loaded as the timer setting value (S104-2-5), and the loaded delay timer value is set. 1 is subtracted from the timer set value consisting of (S104-2-6), and it is determined whether the timer set value after subtraction is 0 (S104-2-7). If the timer setting value after subtraction is not 0, or if the delay timer value 250 (= 1 second) is set as the timer setting value in S104-2-4, the timer setting value is saved in the delay timer ( S104-2-8), and thereafter the door opening notification control process (S104-2) ends.

  On the other hand, when the timer set value is determined to be 0 in S104-2-7, 7500 (= 30 seconds) is saved in the door notification timer value as a door opening notification command set and notification timer (S104-2-9). Thereafter, the door opening notification control process (S104-2) is completed.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S104-2-2 that the door opening is being notified, the delay timer value is set to 250 (= 1 second) as the timer setting value (S104-2-10), and the timer setting value is set to the delay timer. It is saved (S104-2-11). Thereafter, it is determined whether the notification timer is 0 (S104-2-12). When the notification timer is not 0, the door opening notification control process (S104-2) is terminated. On the other hand, when the notification timer is 0, a door opening notification release command is set (S104-2). -13) Then, this door opening notification control process (S104-2) is completed. The notification timer is updated in the operation timer subtraction process (S103).

  As described above, the door opening notification is configured such that when the opening of the door (glass frame G) is detected, the door opening notification is performed by the speaker 38 after 30 seconds. In addition, when the door (glass frame G) is still opened after the notification of the door opening for 30 seconds, the door opening notification is performed again for 30 seconds one second after the end of the notification for 30 seconds. However, if it is determined in S104-2-1 that RAM clear notification is being performed, the door opening notification is not performed even if the door (glass frame G) is open.

  Following the door opening notification control process (S104-2), an inner frame opening notification control process (S104-3) is performed. In the inner frame release notification control process (S104-3), notification related to opening of the inner frame (front frame F2) is set. The inner frame release notification is configured to be performed by voice utterance from the speaker 38 when the inner frame (front frame F2) is open. In the inner frame opening notification control process (S104-3), as shown in FIGS. 12 and 13, it is first confirmed whether the RAM clear notification is being performed or the door opening notification is being performed (S104-3-1). If it is not in any of the notifications, it is confirmed whether the inner frame release notification is in progress (S104-3-2).

  If it is determined in S104-3-2 that the inner frame release notification is not in progress, it is confirmed whether the inner frame release switch of the front frame F2 is ON (the front frame is open) (S104-3-3). If the inner frame opening switch is not ON (the front frame is being opened), or if it is determined in S104-3-1 that the RAM clear notification or the door opening notification is being performed, the delay timer value is set to 250 (= 1 second) is set (S104-3-4).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S104-3-3 that the inner frame release switch is ON (the front frame F2 is open), the delay timer value is loaded as the timer setting value (S104-3-5), and the loaded delay timer is loaded. 1 is subtracted from the timer set value consisting of the value (S104-3-6), and it is determined whether the timer set value after subtraction is 0 (S104-3-7). If the timer setting value after subtraction is not 0, or if the delay timer value 250 (= 1 second) is set as the timer setting value in S104-3-4, the timer setting value is saved in the delay timer ( S104-3-8), and then the inner frame release notification control process (S104-3) ends.

  On the other hand, if the timer set value is determined to be 0 in S104-3-7, the inner frame release notification command is set, and 7500 (= 30 seconds) is saved as the notification timer in the inner frame notification timer value ( S104-3-9), and then the inner frame release notification control process (S104-3) ends.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S104-3-2 that the inner frame release notification is being made, 250 (= 1 second) is set as the timer setting value to the delay timer value (S104-3-10), and the timer setting value is set to the delay timer. (S104-3-11). Thereafter, it is determined whether the notification timer is 0 (S104-3-12). When the notification timer is not 0, the inner frame release notification control process (S104-3) ends. When the notification timer is 0, the inner frame release notification release command is set (S104). -3-13), and then the inner frame release notification control process (S104-3) ends. The notification timer is updated in the operation timer subtraction process (S103).

  As described above, the inner frame release notification is configured such that when the release of the inner frame (front frame F2) is detected, the notification of the inner frame release is performed by the speaker 38 for 30 seconds after one second. In addition, when the inner frame (glass frame G) is still opened after the notification of opening the inner frame for 30 seconds, the notification of opening the inner frame is again performed for 30 seconds after 1 second from the end of the notification for 30 seconds. Done. However, when it is determined in S104-3-1 that the RAM clear notification is being performed or the door opening notification is being performed, the inner frame opening notification is not performed even if the inner frame (front frame F2) is open. ing. The door opening notification mode (notification sound in the present embodiment) and the inner frame opening notification mode (notification sound in the present embodiment) are set to different modes (sounds), but are the same. It may be an aspect (voice).

Next to the inner frame release notification control process (S104-3), a winning error detection 1 process (S104-4) is performed.
The winning error detection 1 process (S104-4) corresponds to an abnormality detecting means in the present invention, and an abnormality detecting process for the start winning opening 42 is performed. In the winning error detection 1 process (S104-4), as shown in FIG. 14, first, it is confirmed whether or not a predetermined time (1100 ms in this embodiment) has elapsed since the start winning opening 42 is activated (opened) (S104-). 4-1) If the predetermined time (1100 ms) has not elapsed, the winning error detection 1 process (S104-4) ends. On the other hand, if a predetermined time (1100 ms) has elapsed since the start winning opening 42 is operated, it is confirmed whether the time is short (S104-4-2). S104-4) ends. On the other hand, when the time is not short, it is confirmed whether the start winning opening 42 is operating (opening) (S104-4-3). If the starting winning opening 42 is operating (opening), this winning error detection 1 process ( S104-4) ends. On the other hand, if the start winning opening 42 is not in operation (opening), it is confirmed whether or not there is a winning at the starting winning opening 42 (S104-4-4). If there is no winning, this winning error detection 1 process (S104-4). Ends. On the other hand, if there is a winning at the start winning opening 42, a process of adding 1 to the abnormal winning notification information counter (S104-4-5) and a process of setting a start winning opening winning error command (S104-4-6). ), A process of adding 1 to the start winning opening prize error counter and storing it in the RAM of the main control board 200 (S104-4-7) is performed, and then this prize error detection 1 process (S104-4) is completed. To do. The abnormal winning notification information counter is a counter for notifying that there is a possibility of illegality with respect to winning of a game ball by an external output device (external notification means) connected to the gaming machine 1, The winning error command and the start winning opening winning error counter are used in rank classification processing (S140-7) described later.

  As described above, in the winning error detection 1 process (S104-4), a predetermined time has elapsed after the start winning opening (first variable winning apparatus) 42 is operated, and the starting winning opening 42 is further operated ( When the winning to the starting winning opening 42 is detected in the closed state that is not open), the starting winning opening 42 may be forcibly opened due to some fraudulent act, so that an abnormal winning notification is made. The information counter is incremented by 1, the start prize opening prize error command is set, and the start prize opening prize error counter is incremented by 1. Note that in the winning error detection 1 process (S104-4), the establishment of the illegal condition has passed for a certain period of time after the start winning opening 42 has been operated, and it is not too short. 1 (variable winning device 1) 42 is not in operation (opening). Further, the value of the start winning opening prize error counter is the number of times of abnormality detection.

  The winning error detection 2 process (S104-5) performed next to the winning error detection 1 process (S104-4) corresponds to an abnormality detecting means in the present invention, and an abnormality detection process is performed for the big prize opening 452. Is called. In the winning error detection 2 process (S104-5), as shown in FIG. 15, first, it is confirmed whether or not a big hit round operation (during round) is performed (S104-5-1). The detection 2 process (S104-5) ends. On the other hand, if it is not during the big hit round operation, it is confirmed whether or not a winning to the big winning opening 45 is detected by the big winning opening switch (the specific winning ball detection switch or the winning ball count switch) (S104-5-2). If not detected by the big winning opening switch (the specific winning ball detection switch, the winning ball count switch), the winning error detection 2 process (S104-5) is ended. On the other hand, when a winning at the big winning opening 45 is detected by the big winning opening switch (the specific winning ball detection switch, the winning ball count switch), a process of invalidating the count winning, that is, by the winning A process of invalidating the payout of prize balls (S104-5-3) is performed, and a process of adding 1 to the abnormal prize notification information counter (S104-5-4) is performed, and then the door (glass frame G). It is confirmed whether release notification is being performed (S104-5-5). If the door opening notification is not in progress, the winning error detection 2 process (S104-5) ends. On the other hand, if the door opening notification is in progress, a count winning error command is set (S104-5-6), and the count winning error counter is incremented by 1 and stored in the RAM of the main control board 200. (S104-5-7), and thereafter, the winning error detection 2 process (S104-5) ends. The count winning error command and the count winning error counter are used in rank classification processing (S140-7) described later.

  In this way, in the winning error detection 2 process (S104-5), the game ball is played by the big winning opening switch (the specific winning ball detection switch, the winning ball count switch) even though it is not in the big hit round. If it is detected, there is a possibility of fraud. Therefore, the winning is invalidated and 1 is added to the abnormal winning notification information counter. Further, when the door (glass frame G) opening notification is in progress, there is a possibility that the door (glass frame G) has been opened in order to perform some illegal act. Therefore, a count winning error command is set and a count winning error counter is set. 1 is added. By setting it as such a structure, it can be set as different alerting | reporting content also whether it is during door (glass frame G) opening alerting | reporting. In the error detection 2 process (S104-5), the establishment of the illegal condition is not in the big hit round. Further, the value of the count prize winning error counter is the number of times of abnormality detection.

  The winning error detection 3 process (S104-6) performed next to the winning error detection 2 process (S104-5) corresponds to the abnormality detecting means in the present invention, and is other than the start winning hole 42 and the big winning hole 45. An abnormality detection process is performed on the normal winning opening, that is, the left sleeve winning opening 51, the right sleeve winning opening 52, the left dropping winning opening 53, and the right dropping winning opening 54.

  In the winning error detection 3 process (S104-6), as shown in FIG. 16, first, when the value of the continuous winning timer described later is not 0, the value of the continuous winning timer is decremented by 1 (S104-6-1). It is confirmed whether a winning is detected by the normal winning opening switch, that is, the left sleeve winning opening detection switch, the right sleeve winning opening detection switch, the left dropping winning opening detection switch, and the right dropping winning opening detection switch (S104-). 6-2). If no winning is detected by the normal winning opening switch, the winning error detection 3 process (S104-6) ends. On the other hand, when a winning is detected by the normal winning opening switch, it is confirmed whether the normal winning opening from which the current winning is detected is the same as the normal winning opening from which the previous winning was detected (S104-6-3). If it is different from the normal winning slot from which the previous winning is detected, the value of the continuous winning counter is reset to 0 (S104-6-6), and this winning error detection 3 process (S104-6) ends. On the other hand, if it is the same as the normal winning slot from which the previous winning is detected, it is confirmed whether the continuous winning timer is 0 (S104-6-4). If it is 0, the continuous winning timer is set to 4000 (16 Second) is saved (S104-6-5), and the continuous winning counter is reset to 0 (S104-6-6), and this winning error detection 3 process (S104-6) is completed. On the other hand, if the continuous winning timer is different from 0, 4000 (16 seconds) is saved as the determination timer value in the continuous winning timer (S104-6-7), and 1 is added to the continuous winning counter (S104-6). -8). Thereafter, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the consecutive winning counter is 8 or more (that is, eight or more winnings are continuously made in the same ordinary winning opening) (S104-6-9). This winning error detection 3 process (S104-6) ends. On the other hand, if the value of the continuous winning counter is 8 or more, the normal winning opening winning error command set (S104-6-10), the continuous winning counter reset (S104-6-11), and the normal winning error counter are incremented by one. Then, the process of storing in the RAM of the main control board 200 (S104-6-12) is performed, and then the winning error detection 3 process (S104-6) is completed. The normal winning opening winning error command and the normal winning error counter are used in rank classification processing (S140-7) described later.

  As described above, in the winning error detection 3 process (S104-6), when eight or more game balls are continuously won in the same normal winning opening without a predetermined time (16 seconds) or more, that is, In the normal state in which fraud is not performed, if the prize winning rate is higher than the winning rate set per fixed time determined by the firing cycle of the launching device 64, a game ball is placed in the normal winning a prize by some illegal act. Since there is a possibility that it is made easy to win a prize, a normal prize opening prize error command is set, and the value of the normal prize error counter is incremented by one. In the error detection 3 process (S104-5), the winning rate at which eight game balls win continuously in the same normal winning opening without an interval of 16 seconds or more is the abnormal winning rate in the present invention. Is set. The value of the normal winning error counter is the number of times of abnormality detection.

  The rank classification process (S104-7) performed after the winning error detection 3 process (S104-6) corresponds to the rank assigning means and the notification setting means in the present invention. In the rank classification process (S104-7), as shown in FIGS. 17 and 18, first, 0 is set to the set value corresponding to the rank calculation numerical value in the present invention (S104-7-1), and then the start prize is received. It is confirmed whether the mouth winning error command is being set (S104-7-2). When the start winning opening prize error command is not being set, the set value (rank calculation numerical value) is saved in the rank buffer 1 (S104-7-9). On the other hand, if the start winning award winning error command is being set, 1 is added to the set value (S104-7-3), and the normal symbol display unit 50 does not operate the normal symbol (not changed) or holds the normal symbol. It is confirmed whether the number is 0 (S104-7-4). If the normal symbol is not activated or the number of reserved balls of the normal symbol is 0, the special symbol display unit 11 confirms whether the special symbol is not activated (unchanged) or the number of reserved balls of the special symbol is 0 (S104-7). -5) If the special symbol is not activated or the number of reserved balls of the special symbol is 0, 1 is added to the set value (S104-7-6).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S104-7-4 that the normal symbol is in operation (fluctuating) and the number of reserved balls of the normal symbol is greater than 0, or the special symbol is in operation (in fluctuation) in S104-7-5. If it is determined that the number of reserved balls of the special symbol is greater than 0, it is confirmed that the value of the start winning opening prize error counter is 100 or more without adding 1 to the set value (S104-7-7). If it is 100 or more, 1 is added to the set value (S104-7-8). On the other hand, when the value of the start prize opening prize error counter is less than 100, the set value is saved in the rank buffer 1 without adding 1 to the set value (S104-7-9). The rank buffer 1 is a storage means for storing a set value (rank calculation numerical value) related to the start winning opening 42, and a storage area for the rank buffer 1 is provided in the RAM of the main control board 200.

  After the set value is saved in the rank buffer 1 in S104-7-9, 0 is set in the set value (S104-7-10), and it is confirmed whether the count prize winning error command is being set (S104-7-). 11). If the count winning error command is not being set, the set value is saved in the rank buffer 2 (S104-7-18). On the other hand, if the count winning error command is being set, 1 is added to the set value (S104-7-12), and it is confirmed whether the normal symbol is not activated or the number of reserved balls of the normal symbol is 0 (S104-7-). 13). If the normal symbol is not activated or the number of reserved balls of the normal symbol is 0, it is confirmed whether the special symbol is not activated or the number of reserved balls of the special symbol is 0 (S104-7-14), and the special symbol is not activated or special. If the number of reserved balls in the symbol is 0, 1 is added to the set value (S104-7-15). Next, it is confirmed whether the value of the count prize winning error counter is 135 or more (S104-7-16). On the other hand, if it is determined in S104-7-13 that the normal symbol is in operation (fluctuating) and the number of reserved balls in the normal symbol is greater than 0, or the special symbol is in operation (in fluctuation) in S104-7-14. ), It is determined that the value of the count winning error counter is 135 or more without adding 1 to the set value (S104-7-16). When the value of the count prize winning error counter is 135 or more, 1 is added to the set value (S104-7-17), and the set value is saved in the rank buffer 2 (S104-7-18). On the other hand, if the value of the count winning error counter is less than 135, the set value is saved in the rank buffer 2 without adding 1 to the set value (S104-7-18). The rank buffer 2 is a storage means for storing a set value (rank calculation numerical value) related to the special winning opening 45, and a storage area for the rank buffer 2 is provided in the RAM of the main control board 200.

  After the set value is saved in the rank buffer 2, 0 is set to the set value (S104-7-19), and it is confirmed whether the above-mentioned normal winning opening prize error command is being set (S104-7-20). If the normal winning award winning error command is not being set, it is confirmed whether the value of the normal winning error counter is 200 or more (S104-7-25). On the other hand, if the normal winning award winning error command is being set, 1 is added to the set value (S104-7-21), and it is confirmed whether the normal symbol is not activated or the number of held balls of the normal symbol is 0 (S104). -7-22). If the normal symbol is not activated or the number of reserved balls of the normal symbol is 0, it is confirmed whether the special symbol is not activated or the number of reserved balls of the special symbol is 0 (S104-7-23), and the special symbol is not activated or special. If the number of reserved balls in the symbol is 0, 1 is added to the set value (S104-7-24). Next, it is confirmed whether the value of the normal winning error counter is 200 or more (S104-7-25). In S104-7-22, when the normal symbol is in operation (fluctuating) and the number of reserved balls of the normal symbol is determined to be greater than 0, or in S104-7-23, the special symbol is in operation (fluctuating). ) And the number of reserved balls of the special symbol is determined to be greater than 0, it is confirmed whether the value of the normal winning error counter is 200 or more without adding 1 to the set value (S104-7-25). ).

  If the value of the normal winning error counter is 200 or more, 1 is added to the set value (S104-7-26), and the set value is saved in the rank buffer 3 (S104-7-27). If the counter value is less than 200, the set value is saved in the rank buffer 3 without adding 1 to the set value (S104-7-27). Thereafter, an output data setting process (S104-7-28) is performed, and the rank classification process (S104-7) ends. The rank buffer 3 is a set value related to a normal winning port other than the starting winning port 42 and the big winning port 45 (that is, the left sleeve winning port 51, the right sleeve winning port 52, the left dropping winning port 53, the right dropping winning port 54). This is a storage means for storing (rank calculation numerical value), and a storage area for the rank buffer 3 is provided in the RAM of the main control board 200. The winning error detection 3 process (S104-6) is performed for each normal winning opening, a set value (rank calculation numerical value) is set for each normal winning opening, and the rank buffer 3 is set for each ordinary winning opening. It is also possible to divide into buffers and save the set values of each normal winning slot in the respective rank buffers.

  Thus, in the rank classification process (S104-7), the winning error detection 1 process (S104-4), the winning error detection 2 process (S104-5), and the winning error detection 3 process (S104-6). The possibility of fraudulent acts being determined from the data detected by. In addition, if the player is in a normal game in which a game ball is launched into the game area 6, there is a high probability that the normal determination or the special symbol is operating (fluctuating) during the determination process by the determination unit. Therefore, in order to determine whether or not the player has launched a game ball in the game area 6, the normal symbol and the special symbol are not activated (not changed) or held (normal symbol change start gates 55, 56 Whether or not the normal symbol is not activated or the normal symbol is not held, and the special symbol is checked. Is not activated or there is no special symbol hold, it is determined that there is a possibility that the player has not launched a game ball into the game area 6, that is, an illegal act is performed (rank calculation) 1) is added There.

  In the output data setting process (S104-7-28), as shown in FIG. 19, first, 0 is set as the overall setting value (rank calculation numerical value) (S104-7-28-1), and the rank buffers 1 to The maximum value of the setting value (rank calculation numerical value) stored in 3 is set as the entire setting value (S104-7-28-2). Next, it is confirmed whether the entire set value is 2 or 3 or other (S104-7-28-3, S104-7-28-4). If the entire set value is 2, the rank B time command is set (S140-7-28-5), and the output data setting process (S104-7-28) is completed. The rank B time command is used to set sound output data for the speaker 38 as notification means and lamp output data for the abnormality notification lamp 39 as notification means. On the other hand, if the overall set value is 3, the rank A command is set (S140-7-28-6), the prize ball stop flag is turned ON (S140-7-28-7), and this output is output. The data setting process (S104-7-28) ends. The rank A command is for voice output data for the speaker 38 as notification means, lamp output data for the abnormality notification lamp 39 as notification means, and for the display device 10 as notification means. Display output data is set. The rank B time command and the rank A time command correspond to a special abnormality notification command for performing a special abnormality notification in the present invention. On the other hand, if the overall set value is neither 2 nor 3, this output data setting process (S104-7-28) is terminated.

  As described above, in the output data setting process (S104-7-28), the rank buffer 1 to S104-7-9, S104-7-18, and S104-7-27 in the rank classification process (S104-7). The maximum set value among the set values (rank calculated numerical values) saved in 3 is set as the overall set value, and the audio data, lamp data, and display data for anomaly notification are displayed according to the overall set values (rank calculated numerical values). By setting the abnormality notification command to be set, the possibility of fraud can be reported using a lamp, voice, and display in the abnormality notification mode when the possibility of fraud is highest in each winning device. Further, in a special abnormal state consisting of rank A when the entire set value is 3, the payout of the prize ball is stopped because the possibility of fraud is extremely high.

  Audio output data and lamp output data set with a command consisting of rank B when the overall set value is 2, and audio output data and lamp set with a command consisting of rank A when the overall set value is 3 The output data may be the same notification content or different notification content. Even if the audio output data and lamp output data set by the command consisting of rank B and the audio output data and lamp output data set by the command consisting of rank A are the same, they are not set by the command consisting of rank B. Since the display data is set by the command consisting of rank A, the abnormality notification mode consisting of rank B and the abnormality notification mode consisting of rank A are different, and the notifications of both can be distinguished and recognized.

  Also, by giving priority to the lamp, voice, and display notifications set by the command of rank B and the command of rank A over the control of lamp, voice, and display based on the variation of special symbols and the contents of reach, etc. It is possible to recognize the abnormality notification without being buried in the game effect.

  Note that S140-7-28-3 to S140-7-28-6 in the output data setting process (S140-7-28) correspond to notification setting means in the present invention, and the rank classification process (S104- The other processing in 7) corresponds to rank assigning means.

  After the notification control process (S104), a normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S105) is performed. In the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S105), the same process as the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S40) performed in the loop process in the main process M is performed. Next to the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S105), a winning detection process (S106) is performed.

  In the winning detection process (S106), as shown in FIG. 20, it is determined whether or not a winning to the start winning opening 42 has been detected (S106-1), and if no winning is detected, this winning detection process (S106). ) Ends. If a winning at the start winning opening 42 is detected, it is determined whether the number of special symbol variation holding balls is 4 or more (S106-2), and if it is 4 or more, the winning detection process (S106) is terminated. If it is less than 4, 1 is added to the number of special symbol variation holding balls (S106-3), and a jackpot random number value, a jackpot symbol random number value, a reach random number value, a special symbol data random number value, a variation mode random number value, etc. are acquired and stored in the RAM. (S106-4), and this winning detection process (S106) ends. Following the winning detection process (S106), a normal operation process (S107) is performed.

  In normal operation processing (S107), when a game ball passes through the normal symbol variation start gates 55 and 56 and the number of normal symbol variation hold balls is less than 4, acquisition of a normal symbol random number value, stop of the normal symbol Processing related to normal symbols such as display and opening / closing processing of the start winning opening is performed.

  In the special operation process (S108), as shown in FIG. 21, it is determined which of the special operation status is 1 to 4 (S108-1 to 108-3). When the special operation status is 1, a special symbol standby process (S108-4) is performed, and when the special operation status is 2, a changing process (S108-5) is performed. When the operation status is 3, a special symbol confirmation process (S108-6) is performed, and when the operation status is 4, a special electric accessory process (S108-7) is performed.

  In the special symbol standby process (S108-4), as shown in FIG. 22, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls for special symbols is 0 (S108-4-1), and the number of reserved balls for special symbols is 0. In this case, it is determined whether or not the special symbol display unit 11 is on a standby screen (standby screen) where the special symbol is not changing (S108-4-7). When the symbol standby process (S108-4) is completed, but the standby screen (standby screen) is not in progress, a setting process for setting the special symbol display unit 11 to the standby screen (standby screen) is performed (S108-4). -8) After that, this special symbol standby process (S108-4) is completed. In the setting process for setting the standby screen, a command for setting the standby screen is output to the display control board 210 when a game ball does not win the start winning opening 42 for a predetermined time after the setting process is performed. It is a process to make it.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S108-4-1 that the number of reserved balls for special symbols is not 0, special symbol jackpot determination processing (S108-4-2) is performed. In the special symbol jackpot determination process (S108-4-2), as shown in FIG. 23, first, the updated jackpot determination random number value stored in the RAM of the main control board 200 is loaded as a determination value (S108). Along with -4-2-1, the address of the RAM storing the jackpot determination value table that defines the jackpot value at the time of high probability and low probability is set (S108-4-2-2). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the current probability change is in progress (high probability state) (S108-4-2-3). Whether or not the probability change is in progress is determined by whether the probability change flag provided on the main control board 200 is ON (high probability state) or OFF (low probability state). When the probability change is in progress, it is determined whether or not the jackpot is based on whether or not the jackpot value in the high probability state matches the loaded jackpot determination random number (S108-4-2-4), When the probability is not changing, that is, in the low probability state, it is determined whether or not the jackpot is determined based on whether or not the jackpot value in the low probability state matches the loaded jackpot determination random value (S108-4-2-5). If they coincide with each other, it is determined that the game is a big hit, and the big win flag provided on the main control board 200 is set to ON (S108-4-2-6). Thereafter, the special symbol jackpot determination process (S108-4-2) is completed. If it is determined in S108-4-2-4 or S108-4-2-5 that there is no big hit, this special symbol big hit determination process (S108-4-2) without turning on the big hit flag. Ends. The special symbol jackpot determination process (S108-4-2) corresponds to the process of the determination unit.

  After the special symbol jackpot determination process (S108-4-2), a special symbol variation mode selection process (S108-4-3) is performed. The special symbol variation mode selection process (S108-4-3) corresponds to variation mode selection means. In the special symbol variation mode selection process (S108-4-3), as shown in FIGS. 24 and 25, it is determined by the probability variation flag whether or not the state is a high probability state (probability variation is in progress) (S108-4-3-1). ) If not in the high probability state (probability variation flag OFF), that is, in the case of a low probability state, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (jacket) (S108-4-3-2). When the big hit flag is ON (big hit), the winning variation mode is selected based on the variation mode random value from the low probability (normal) state hit table in the variation mode table shown in FIG. 4 (S108-). 4-3-3). On the other hand, when the jackpot flag is OFF (disconnected), it is confirmed whether the reach random number matches the reach establishment value (S108-4-3-4). If they match, the low probability state in the variation mode table is confirmed. On the other hand, if the reach random number does not coincide with the reach establishment value, the low probability state in the change mode table is selected (S108-4-3-5). A deviation variation mode is selected from the variation table based on the variation mode random value (S108-4-3-6).

  If it is determined in S108-4-3-1 that the state is a high probability state (probability change flag ON), it is determined whether or not the big hit flag is ON (big hit) (S108-4-3-7). When the jackpot flag is ON (big hit), the winning variation mode is selected based on the variation mode random value from the high probability (probability variation) hit table in the variation mode table (S108-4-3-8). On the other hand, if the jackpot flag is OFF (disconnected), it is confirmed whether the reach random number matches the reach establishment value (S108-4-3-9). If they match, the high probability state in the variation mode table is confirmed. If the reach random number does not coincide with the reach establishment value, a high probability in the change mode table is selected (step S108-4-3-10). An out-of-range variation mode is selected from the out-of-state table based on the random number value of the variation mode (S108-4-3-11).

  After selecting the variation mode, other processing (S108-4-3-12) is performed, and then the special symbol variation mode selection processing (S108-4-3) is terminated.

  Following the special symbol variation mode selection process (S108-4-3), a symbol selection process (S108-4-4) is performed. In the symbol selection process (S108-4-4), a special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit 11 is determined. In the symbol selection process (S108-4-4), as shown in FIG. 26, it is first determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S108-4-4-1). If the jackpot flag is ON, that is, if the jackpot flag is ON, A special symbol based on the jackpot symbol random number is set as a stop special symbol (S108-4-4-2). On the other hand, when the jackpot flag is not ON, that is, when it is off, it is determined whether the random numbers of the special symbol data 1, the special symbol data 2, and the special symbol data 3 all match (S108-4-4-3). In the case of coincidence, it is determined whether the reach random number value coincides with the reach establishment value (S108-4-4-4). When the reach random number value matches the reach establishment value, the reach is present, and the special symbol assigned to the random value of the special symbol data 1 is added to the random number value of the stop left special symbol and the special symbol data 2 The special symbol assigned to the random number value is set to the special symbol for stopping, and the special symbol assigned to the random number value of the special symbol data 3 is set to the special symbol for stopping right (S108-4-4-5). On the other hand, if the reach random number value does not match the reach establishment value, no reach is reached, and the special symbol assigned to the random value of the special symbol data 1 is changed to the random number value of the left special symbol and the special symbol data 2 The special symbol assigned is the special symbol for stoppage, and the special symbol assigned to the random value obtained by adding 1 to the random number value of the special symbol data 3 is set as the special symbol for stop right (S108-4-4-6). .

  If it is determined in S108-4-3 that the random numbers of the special symbol data 1, 2 and 3 do not match, it is determined whether the random values of the special symbol data 1 and 3 match (S108). -4-4-7). If the random numbers of the special symbol data 1 and 3 match, it is determined whether the reach random number value matches the reach establishment value (S108-4-4-8). If the reach random number value matches the reach establishment value, the reach is present, and the special symbol assigned to the random value of the special symbol data 1 is assigned to the random number value of the stop left special symbol and the special symbol data 2 The special symbol assigned to the random symbol value of the special symbol data 3 which is the special symbol being stopped and the special symbol data 3 is set to the stopped special symbol (S108-4-4-9). On the other hand, if the reach random number value does not match the reach establishment value, no reach is reached, and the special symbol assigned to the random value of the special symbol data 1 is changed to the random number value of the left special symbol and the special symbol data 2 The special symbol assigned is the special symbol for stoppage, and the special symbol assigned to the random value obtained by adding 1 to the random number value of the special symbol data 3 is set as the special symbol for stop right (S108-4-4-6). .

  If it is determined in S108-4-4-7 that the random numbers of the special symbol data 1 and 3 do not match, that is, the special symbol data 1, 2, and 3 are all different, the reach random number value is established. It is determined whether or not it matches the numerical value (S108-4-4-10). When the reach random number value matches the reach establishment value, the reach is present, and the special symbol assigned to the random value of the special symbol data 3 is set as the stop left special symbol and the stop right special symbol, The special symbol assigned to the random number value obtained by adding 1 to the random number value of the special symbol data 3 is set as the special symbol during stoppage (S108-4-4-11). On the other hand, if the reach random number value does not match the reach establishment value, no reach is reached, and the special symbol assigned to the random value of the special symbol data 1 is changed to the random number value of the left special symbol and the special symbol data 2 The assigned special symbol is set to the stopped special symbol, and the special symbol assigned to the random value of the special symbol data 3 is set to the stopped right special symbol (S108-4-4-9).

  Following the symbol selection process (S108-4-4), a special symbol random number shift process (S108-4-5) is performed. In this special symbol random number shift process (S108-4-5), in the data storage area for the number of reserved balls for special symbols in the RAM, for special symbols stored in the storage area of the load (read) rank first place address. Due to the fact that the data on the number of reserved balls is loaded and vacant due to the previous processing, the loading order of the data on the number of reserved balls for special symbols stored at the second and subsequent addresses is the same. The address is shifted up one by one. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 27, first, 1 is subtracted from the number of reserved symbols for special symbols stored in the RAM of the main control board 200 (for example, the number of reserved balls of 2 is set to 1 and 3 (S108-4-5-1), and the data corresponding to each number of reserved balls is shifted to the RAM address of the number of reserved balls obtained by subtracting 1 from each number of reserved balls (S108). -4-5-2) Subsequently, 0 is set to the RAM address corresponding to the number of reserved balls for special symbols at the top (the last in the loading order, the fourth in this embodiment) (S108-4-5). -3).

  Following the special symbol random number shift process (S108-4-5), a special symbol variation start process (S108-4-6) is performed. In the special symbol variation start process (S108-4-6), the special operation status is set to 2 and other processing necessary for starting the variation of the special symbol is performed. After the special symbol variation start process (S108-4-6), the special symbol standby process (S108-4) ends.

  In the changing process (S108-5) performed when the special operation status is 2, as shown in FIG. 28, it is first determined whether or not the changing time of the special symbol has ended (S108-5-1). If the time has not ended, the changing process (S108-5) ends. On the other hand, if the fluctuation time has ended, a fluctuation stop command is set (S108-5-2). Subsequently, after the special operation status is set to 3 (S108-5-3) and other necessary processing (S108-5-4) is performed, this in-fluctuation processing (S108-5) ends.

  In the special symbol confirmation process (S108-6) performed when the special operation status is 3, as shown in FIG. 29, it is first determined whether or not the big hit flag is ON, that is, whether or not the big hit flag is set (S108-6). 1). When the jackpot flag is ON, that is, when the jackpot is successful, the round counter is set (S108-6-2), and the special operation status is set to 4 (S108-6-3). -6) ends. On the other hand, if the jackpot flag is OFF, that is, it is off, the special operation status is set to 1 (S108-6-4), and then the special symbol confirmation process (S108-6) is completed.

  In the special electric accessory process (S108-7) performed when the special operation status is 4, as shown in FIGS. 30 and 31, it is determined whether or not the big hit end flag is ON (the big hit game end) ( S108-7-1). If the jackpot end flag is not ON, that is, if the jackpot game is not ended, it is determined whether or not the big prize winning opening 45 is currently open (S108-7-2). It is determined whether or not it is the opening time of the special winning opening 45 (SS108-7-3). In the case of the opening time of the big winning opening 45, the opening process of the big winning opening is performed (S108-7-4), and then the special electric accessory processing (S108-7) is finished. On the other hand, when it is not the opening time of the special winning opening 45, the special electric accessory processing (S108-7) is ended.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S108-7-2 that the big prize opening 45 is open, ten game balls are won in the big prize opening 45 (S108-7-5) or the round end time (in this embodiment). 30 seconds) is determined (S108-7-6), and if it is none, the special electric accessory processing (S108-7) is terminated as it is, and a special prize opening is received. In the case where 10 game balls in 45 are either winning or the ending time of the round has elapsed, the winning prize closing process (S108-7-7) and the process of subtracting 1 from the value of the round counter (S108-7- 8) is performed. In the special winning opening closing process (S108-7-7), a special winning opening closing command is set in the output buffer. Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the round counter is 0 (S108-7-9). If the round counter is not 0, the special electric accessory processing (S108-7) is terminated as it is, and the round counter is processed. When the counter is 0, the jackpot end process (S108-7-10) is performed. Thereafter, the jackpot end flag is turned ON (S108-7-11), and the special electric accessory processing (S108-7) is ended.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S108-7-1 that the jackpot end flag is ON, that is, when the jackpot end flag is determined to end, the process for setting the jackpot end flag to OFF (S108-7-12) and the process for turning the jackpot flag off. (S108-7-13) is performed, and then it is determined whether the stop symbol is a probable variation symbol (an odd-numbered tick in this embodiment) (S108-7-14). In the case of the probability variation symbol, the probability variation flag is turned ON (S108-7-15), while in the case of not the probability variation symbol (even numbers in this embodiment), the probability variation flag is turned OFF. (S108-7-16). Thereafter, the special operation status is set to 1 (S108-7-17), and this special electric accessory processing (S108-7) is completed.

  Following the special operation process (S108), the reserved ball number process (S109) is performed. In the reserved ball number processing (S109), as shown in FIG. 32, the reserved ball number is loaded (S109-1), and the reserved ball number is set in the output buffer (S109-2).

  After the reserved ball number process (S109), an external terminal board process (S110) is performed. In the external terminal board processing (S110), in addition to notifying abnormality notification in the gaming machine (the speaker 38, the abnormality notification lamp 39, the display device 10, etc.), a game connected to the external terminal 265 on the back of the gaming machine. Processing is also performed so that the notification means outside the machine is used. As shown in FIG. 33, in the external terminal board process (S110), it is first confirmed whether or not a game ball has won the start winning opening 42 (S110-1). The counter is incremented by 1 (S110-2), and the external terminal board information timer is incremented by 1 (S110-3). On the other hand, if the winning prize opening 42 has not been won, the external terminal board information timer is incremented by 1 and updated to the value after addition without adding the starting prize counter (S110-3).

  Thereafter, it is confirmed whether the value of the external terminal board information timer has made one round (S110-4). If it has not made one round, it is confirmed whether the updated value of the external terminal board information timer is less than 50 (200 ms) (S110). -5). In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when it is detected that a game ball has won a winning device (winning port) such as a start winning port, a pulse wave is output for 200 ms, and then a time during which the pulse wave is not output is set to 200 ms. Provided (400 ms in one cycle). Even if another winning game ball is detected for 200 ms during which a pulse wave is output and 200 ms during which no pulse wave is output, another pulse wave must be output until one cycle of the pulse wave is completed. Instead, the next pulse wave is output after one cycle has elapsed. Therefore, in S110-4, it is checked whether one cycle of the pulse wave has passed (the value of the external terminal board information timer is one cycle). If one cycle has not passed, a pulse wave is output in S110-5. It is confirmed whether it is medium (update value of external terminal board information timer <50) or a time during which no pulse wave is output (50 ≦ external terminal board information timer).

  When the update value of the external terminal board information timer is less than 50, the maximum value saved in each information buffer (that is, the rank information buffer and the external terminal board information buffer) is saved in the external terminal board information data. (S110-10), this external terminal board process (S110) is completed. When the update value of the external terminal board information timer is 50 or more, 0 is set as the external terminal board information setting value (S110-6), and the setting value is saved in the external terminal board information buffer (S110-9). ), The maximum value saved in each information buffer (ie, rank information buffer and external terminal board information buffer) is saved in the external terminal board information data (S110-10), and this external terminal board processing (S110) is performed. finish.

  On the other hand, if the value of the external terminal board information timer has made one round in S110-4, if the value of each information counter (that is, the starting prize opening information counter and the abnormal prize notification information counter) is not 0, each information counter ( The maximum value in the starting prize opening information counter and the abnormal winning notification information counter) is taken as the external terminal board information setting value and the value of each information counter is decremented by 1, while each information counter (starting prize opening information counter) If the value of the abnormal winning notification information counter) is 0, the external terminal board information setting value is set to 0 (S110-7). Next, the maximum value of the rank buffers 1 to 3 is taken and saved in the rank information buffer (S110-8). Thereafter, the set value for external terminal board information is saved in the external terminal board information buffer (S110-9), and the maximum value of the contents of each information buffer (that is, rank information buffer and external terminal board information buffer) is the external terminal board information data. (S110-10), and this external terminal board processing (S110) ends. When the value of the rank information buffer is 1, a command output by a command output process (S112) described later corresponds to a normal abnormality notification command for performing normal abnormality notification in the present invention. Data for the store management device is set.

  Because the external terminal board process (S110) causes the external notification means, for example, the management device of the game store to notify the abnormality, the operation data of the gaming machine in the management device is confirmed and the abnormality notification by the notification means in the gaming machine. Therefore, the abnormality of the gaming machine can be confirmed by both of them, so that it is possible to make a judgment more quickly than the verification of the illegal act only by the data of the management device and the reliability of the confirmation is improved.

  Following the external terminal board process (S110), a power-off monitoring process (S111) is performed. In the power-off monitoring process (S111), as shown in FIG. 34, it is determined whether a power-off signal has been input (S111-1). If not input, the power-off monitoring process (S111) is terminated. On the other hand, when the power-off signal is input, the current data (state) is stored in the RAM of the main control board 200 (S111-2), and then the power-off flag is turned on (S111-3). Thereafter, loop processing is performed.

  A command output process (S112) is performed after the power-off monitoring process (S111). In the command output process (S112), the command set in each process is output to the corresponding control board and apparatus.

  In the other processing (S113) performed after the command output processing (S112), various other processing necessary for the game is performed, but the description of the processing not particularly related to the present invention is omitted.

  A second embodiment of error (abnormality) detection related to winning of the big winning opening will be described. In the second embodiment, the winning error detection 2 process (S104-5A) shown in FIGS. 35 and 36 is executed instead of the winning error detection 2 process (S104-5) of FIG. Other processes are the same as those in the above embodiment.

  In the winning error detection 2 process (S104-5A) of the second embodiment, if the value of the overtime winning timer provided on the main control board 200 is not 0, the value of the overtime winning timer is decremented by 1 ( S104-5A-1). Next, it is determined whether the big hit round operation is being performed (S104-5A-2). If the big hit round operation is being performed, this winning error detection 2 process (S104-5A) is ended. On the other hand, if it is not in the big hit round operation, it is confirmed whether the winning ball 45 is won, that is, whether the game ball that has entered the winning ball 45 is detected by the specific winning ball detection switch or the winning ball count switch. (S104-5A-3), and when the prize winning opening 45 is not won, the winning error detection 2 process (S104-5A) is ended. On the other hand, if the prize winning slot 45 has been won, the count prize is invalidated (that is, the payout by this prize is invalid) (S104-5A-4), and the abnormal prize notification information counter is incremented by one. (S104-5A-5).

  Next, it is confirmed whether the value of the overtime prize counter is 0 (S104-5A-6). If the value of the overtime prize counter is not 0, the value of the overtime prize counter is incremented by 1 (S104-5A-7). It is confirmed whether the value of the overtime winning counter is 10 or more (S104-5A-8). If the value of the overtime prize counter is 10 or more, a count prize error command is set (S104-5A-9), the count prize error count is added to 135 (S104-5A-10), and then this prize error detection is performed. 2 process (S104-5A) is complete | finished. On the other hand, if the value of the overtime winning counter is less than 10, it is confirmed whether the door opening notification is being made (S104-5A-13), and if the door opening notification is not being made, this winning error detection 2 process (S104-5A) ends. To do. On the other hand, if the door opening notification is in progress, a count prize error command is set (S104-5A-14), the count prize error count is incremented by 1 (S104-5A-15), and then this prize error detection 2 is performed. The process (S104-5A) ends.

  On the other hand, when the value of the overtime prize timer is confirmed to be 0 in S104-5A-6, the overtime prize counter is reset to 0 (S104-5A-11), and the overtime prize timer is set as a determination timer value. 6250 (25 seconds) is saved (S104-5A-12). Thereafter, it is confirmed whether the door opening notification is being made (S104-5A-13), and if the door opening notification is not being made, the winning error detection 2 process (S104-5A) is ended. On the other hand, if the door opening notification is in progress, a count prize error command is set (S104-5A-14), the count prize error count is incremented by 1 (S104-5A-15), and then this prize error detection 2 is performed. The process (S104-5A) ends.

  In the winning error detection 2 process (S104-5A) of the second embodiment, the big winning opening (the second winning winning device (second variable winning device) 45 is closed) although it is not in the big hit round (that is, the closed state). If a winning is detected by the second variable winning device (45), there is a possibility of fraud, so the winning is invalidated and the abnormal winning notification information counter is incremented by one. Further, if 10 or more winnings are detected in the big winning opening (second variable winning device) 45 within 25 seconds even though the big hit round is not in progress, there is a high possibility of error fraud. Regardless of the actual count prize error counter value, 135 is added to the count prize error counter value so that the special abnormality notification command is set in the classification process (S104-7). By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to determine that an illegal act has been performed promptly regardless of the value of the count prize error counter, and to reflect the information in the notification to notify the illegal action.

  As described above, the gaming machine according to the present embodiment can be made to notify the gaming machine main body by differentiating the notification content (notification mode) by distinguishing between cases where the possibility of fraud is high and low cases. It becomes possible to detect an illegal act at an early stage from the content of the notification. Further, in the present embodiment, the external terminal board process can also notify the abnormality in the game store side management device etc. outside the gaming machine main body, so the notification means of the gaming machine main body and the notification means outside the gaming machine main body The possibility of fraud can be quickly determined by the abnormality notification by both.

  In addition, this invention is not limited to the said Example, It can change in the range which does not deviate from the meaning of invention.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game machine 2 Game board 10 Display apparatus 11 Special symbol display part 64 Launching apparatus

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Game control means for controlling the game;
A plurality of winning devices capable of winning a game ball flowing down in a game area formed on the game board;
A winning detection means for detecting a game ball won in the winning device;
In a gaming machine equipped with
The game control means includes
An abnormality detecting means for detecting an abnormality of the gaming machine;
Rank assigning means for ranking in a plurality of stages based on the abnormality detection result of the abnormality detecting means;
Notification setting means for setting a notification command based on the rank ranked by the rank assigning means;
Consisting of at least
A notification unit that performs notification based on the notification command set by the notification setting unit;
The notification setting means sets an abnormality notification command based on the rank ranked by the rank assigning means being a predetermined rank,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the notification means performs abnormality notification based on the abnormality notification command. The abnormality notification command includes a normal abnormality notification command that is set when the rank that is ranked by the rank assigning unit is less than a preset rank, and the rank that is ranked is equal to or higher than a preset rank. There is a special abnormality notification command set in the case of
The normal abnormality notification command is a command for performing normal abnormality notification by the notification means,
2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the special abnormality notification command is a command for performing special abnormality notification different from the normal abnormality notification by the notification means. The abnormality detection means determines that an abnormality has been detected when a detection operation is performed by the winning detection means in at least an illegal state in which the fraud detection condition is satisfied, while the winning in a normal state in which the fraud detection condition is not satisfied. When the detection operation is performed by the detection means, it is configured not to determine that the abnormality is detected,
Storage means capable of storing the number of abnormality detections detected by the abnormality detection means;
The rank assigning means adds a rank calculation numerical value based on at least the number of abnormality detections stored in the storage means, and ranks in a plurality of stages according to the rank calculation numerical value. The gaming machine described. The game control means includes a winning rate confirmation means for confirming a winning rate of the game ball to the winning device,
The abnormality detection means adds the number of times of abnormality detection when the winning percentage of the game ball confirmed by the winning percentage confirmation means is larger than a value that can be taken when the game is executed properly. The gaming machine according to claim 3. A launcher capable of launching a game ball into the game area, and a detecting means for detecting that the game ball is flowing down the game area,
The rank assigning means adds the rank calculation numerical value based on not detecting for a predetermined time that a game ball is flowing down the game area by at least the detecting means. The gaming machine described. The game control means has a go / no-go decision means for making a go / no-go decision based on establishment of a decision condition,
The game board includes display means capable of displaying a determination symbol for notifying the determination result of the success / failure determination means,
The game area includes a variable winning device that can be operated in an open state in which the game ball can be won and a closed state in which the game ball is difficult to win as a type of the winning device, and that can detect the game ball With areas,
The variable winning device includes a first variable winning device and a second variable winning device,
The first determination process for determining whether or not to operate the first variable winning device from a closed state to an open state based on detection of a game ball in the start area; And at least a second determination process for determining whether or not a jackpot state that is advantageous for the player based on the winning of the game ball to the first variable winning device is achieved,
The number of detections of a game ball in the starting area or the number of game balls won in the variable prize winning device, which has not yet been used in the success / failure determination process of the determination of success / failure, is a predetermined upper limit number of times. It has a prize storage means for storing within
The detection means is not in the determination process by the success / failure determination means, and neither the number of game balls detected in the start area nor the number of game balls won in the variable winning device is stored in the prize storage means. 6. The gaming machine according to claim 5, wherein it is determined that a game ball does not flow down the game area based on the above.   The gaming machine according to claim 6, wherein the display unit also serves as the notification unit and displays the special abnormality notification mode based on the special abnormality notification command to perform the special abnormality notification. The game control means includes a first drive control means for operating the first variable prize-winning device from the closed state to the open state on condition that the determination by the first determination process is successful; Provided is a second drive control means for operating the second variable prize-winning device from the closed state to the open state on condition that the determination by the second determination process is successful;
The abnormality detecting means detects the winning of the game ball by the winning detection means when the first variable winning device is controlled by the control of the first drive control means to be in a closed state. The gaming machine according to claim 6 or 7, wherein the abnormality detection count is added based on the above.   The abnormality detecting means is configured to control the second variable winning device within a preset time when the second variable winning device is controlled by the control of the second drive control means to be in a closed state. When a predetermined number or more prizes are detected in the apparatus, the number of abnormality detections is set to the number of abnormality detections corresponding to the rank in which the special abnormality notification command is set regardless of the actual number of abnormality detections. The gaming machine according to claim 8. A payout device for paying out a prize ball to a player based on the winning of a game ball in the prize winning device;
The game control means executes a payout stop process for stopping paying out a prize ball to the player based on being ranked into ranks for which the special abnormality notification command is set by the rank giving means. The number of award balls that have been paid out is stored in the storage means, and after the execution of the payout stop process, the result of the determination by the determination means based on the establishment of the determination condition is displayed on the display means together with the special abnormality notification mode. The game machine according to any one of claims 6 to 9, wherein the game is displayed and the game is continued.   The game control means, when the payout stop process is executed based on ranking by the rank granting means set to the special abnormality notification command, until the gaming machine power is turned on again. 11. The ball game machine according to claim 10, wherein the payout of the prize ball is not resumed.   The game control means, when the payout stop process is executed based on ranking by the rank granting means to be set to the special abnormality notification command, the number of prize balls that have not been paid out The bullet ball game machine according to claim 10 or 11, wherein the bullet ball game machine is displayed on a display means. The launcher is configured to be able to launch up to a predetermined number of game balls into the game area within a predetermined time,
The abnormality detecting means, when the winning rate of the game ball to the winning device is equal to or higher than the abnormal winning rate set higher than the winning rate per fixed time determined by the firing cycle of the launching device in the normal state The gaming machine according to any one of claims 5 to 12, wherein the number of times of abnormality detection is added.   The game according to any one of claims 3 to 13, wherein the rank assigning means ranks the gaming machines as a whole based on a maximum value among the rank calculation values for each winning device. Machine.

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