JP2012170716A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To allow a player to easily identify a special game state.SOLUTION: This game machine includes: a start winning device controlled by one of a first control state and a second control state where a game medium easily enters a pocket than the first control state; a first variable winning device intermittently operating in the special game state that is generated when a predetermined condition is established in a unit game based on the entry of the game medium; and a performance means performing a performance corresponding to game progress. In the special game state in the second control state, the first variable winning device operates in a standard operation state, and the performance means executes a performance of a standard performance state. In the special game state in the first control state, the first variable winning device operates in a special operation state having a longer time of an entry prohibition state than the standard operation state, and the performance means executes a performance of a special performance state including a special performance different from the performance of the standard performance state.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine represented by a ball game machine.

  As a conventional typical gaming machine, a special gaming state in which a large amount of gaming media can be obtained by satisfying a predetermined condition in a unit game related to the first special symbol based on the entry of a gaming ball into the first start winning device. A predetermined condition in the unit game relating to the second special symbol based on the entry of the game ball to the second start winning device that takes the entry prohibition state in which the game medium cannot enter and the entry permission state in which the game medium can enter The transition to the special gaming state also by the establishment of the game, the identification that is more advantageous to the player from the normal gaming state with the progress of the unit game according to the first special symbol and the unit game according to the second special symbol There are known gaming machines that are promoted to a gaming state or demoted from a specific gaming state to a normal gaming state. In this gaming machine, the second start winning device has a first control mode in which the execution frequency of the unit game related to the second special symbol is significantly lower than the execution frequency of the unit game related to the first special symbol in the normal gaming state. On the other hand, in the specific gaming state, the execution frequency of the unit game related to the second special symbol is controlled in the second control mode that is significantly higher than the execution frequency of the unit game related to the first special symbol. Specifically, a starter is further provided, and the time required for the unit game related to the normal symbol based on the entry of the game medium into the starter is set to be short, or the second start prize in the unit game related to the normal symbol. The winning probability of the lottery for determining whether or not to operate the device is set higher in the second control mode than in the first control mode, or the time that the second start winning device stays in the entry-permitted state is set longer Have been. In addition, depending on the unit game related to the first special symbol, the normal game state and the specific game state are changed to the normal game state and the specific game state respectively, while on the other hand, depending on the unit game related to the second special symbol, Transition from the normal gaming state to the specific gaming state or transition with a very low probability, and transition from the specific gaming state to either the normal gaming state or the specific gaming state. In addition, the gaming machine mainly plays the game by the first method in which the game medium is directed to the first start prize device by adjusting the launch strength of the game medium by the player, or the game medium mainly to the second start prize device. It is comprised so that it can select whether to play with the 2nd method of directing. Therefore, the player plays a game with the first technique in the normal gaming state, while playing a game with the second technique in the specific gaming state.

  This gaming machine further includes a variable prize device that mechanically distributes game media, and whether or not to shift to the special gaming state in the unit game according to the first special symbol and whether or not to shift to the specific gaming state after the transition This is determined by electronic lottery. On the other hand, whether or not to shift to the special gaming state in the unit game related to the first special symbol and whether or not to shift to the specific gaming state after the transition to the second start winning device It is determined by electronic lottery based on the entry of the game media and the game media distribution result by the variable winning device.

JP 2007-319361 A

  In gaming machines as described above, a special gaming state may occur when the player is very lucky depending on the unit game related to the second special symbol started in the normal gaming state. It becomes a game with great disadvantage for the player. Therefore, in order to prevent such a game from being performed, it is preferable to recognize that the game has a disadvantage. Furthermore, when a unit game related to the second special symbol is performed in a normal game state by a normal player, it occurs in association with the special game state forcibly generated by fraud and the normal game as described above. The discriminating power from the special game state is also reduced. This is a game in which it is determined whether or not the special game state is generated by the distribution of the mechanical game medium, particularly when the illegal person performs the illegal action that forcibly generates the special game state. This is because the unit game related to the second special symbol in the normal gaming state is likely to be a fraud target when performing a cheating on the machine.

  Therefore, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, recognition of the occurrence trigger of the special gaming state is facilitated.

In order to solve the above problems, a gaming machine according to the present invention is:
A start winning device that takes an entry prohibition state that prohibits entry of game media and an entry allowance state that allows entry of game media;
Start winning device control means for controlling the start winning device in either of the first control mode and the second control mode in which a game medium is likely to enter the start winning device from the first control mode;
A start winning device entering medium detecting means for detecting a game medium entering the start winning device;
Special gaming state generating means for generating a special gaming state when a predetermined condition is established based on detection of a gaming medium by the start winning device entering medium detecting means;
A first variable winning device that takes an entry prohibition state that prohibits entry of game media and an entry allowance state that allows entry of game media;
Special game operation control means for intermittently allowing the first variable winning device to enter the predetermined number of times in the special game state;
Directing means for performing according to the progress of the game;
A gaming machine including
The special game operation control means operates the first variable prize device in a standard operation mode in a special game state generated based on the control of the start winning device according to the second control mode, and according to the first control mode. In the special game state generated based on the control of the start winning device, the first variable winning device is operated in a special operation mode in which the time during which entry is prohibited is longer than the standard operation mode,
In the special game state of the standard operation mode, the effect means performs in the standard effect mode, and in the special game state of the special operation mode, the special means includes a special effect different from the standard effect mode. Directing,
It is characterized by that.

  With the gaming machine according to the present invention, the recognition of the occurrence trigger of the special gaming state is facilitated.

A perspective view showing an example of a gaming machine A perspective view showing an example of a gaming machine in an open state A perspective view showing an example of a gaming machine in another open state A perspective view showing an example of a gaming machine in still another open state Front view showing an example of a gaming machine A perspective view showing an example of a game board Front view showing an example of game board A perspective view showing an example of a start winning device according to the second special symbol Sectional drawing showing an example of the start winning apparatus which concerns on a 2nd special symbol A perspective view showing an example of the upper prize winning device Front view showing an example of the upper prize winning device A perspective view showing an example of a gaming machine Rear view showing an example of gaming machine Block diagram showing an example of electrical configuration of gaming machine Flow chart showing an example of main control main processing Flow chart showing an example of main control interrupt processing A flowchart showing an example of fraud detection processing in main control interrupt processing A flowchart showing an example of the illegal lower prize winning monitoring process in the fraud detection process Flow chart showing an example of winning detection response processing in main control interrupt processing Flow chart showing an example of special symbol related processing in main control interrupt processing Flow chart showing an example of special symbol variation start processing in special symbol related processing A flowchart showing an example of special symbol confirmation display processing in special symbol related processing The flowchart showing an example of the special game state transition setting process in the special symbol confirmation display process The flowchart showing an example of the lower prize-winning device operation start process in the special symbol related process A flowchart showing an example of the process for accepting a lower prize in the special symbol related process Flow chart showing an example of lower large prize prohibited processing in special symbol related processing The flowchart showing an example of the entry allowable state transition number update process in the process of lower major prize prohibited A flowchart showing an example of lower end prize winning device operation end processing in special symbol related processing The flowchart showing the first half of an example of the upper prize winning device operation process in the special symbol related process The flowchart showing the second half of an example of the upper prize winning device operation process in the special symbol related process Flow chart showing an example of the upper prize winning device stop process in the special symbol related process The flowchart showing an example of the special game state transition setting process in the upper prize winning device stop process Explanatory drawing showing an example of the correlation with the lottery result and special game mode identification value in the 1st special symbol lottery and the 2nd special symbol lottery Explanatory drawing showing an example of the correlation between the special game mode identification value, the maximum allowable entry time in the special gaming state, the entry prohibition time after the entry allowance state other than the final round, and the entry prohibition time after the final entry allowance state Timing chart showing an example of the game progress of the first mode in the special game state Timing chart showing an example of the game progress of the second mode in the special game state Timing chart showing an example of the game progress of the third aspect in the special game state Timing chart showing an example of game progress of the fourth aspect in the special game state Timing chart showing another example of the game progress of the first mode in the special game state Timing chart showing another example of the game progress of the second mode in the special game state Timing chart showing another example of the game progress of the third mode in the special game state Timing chart showing another example of the game progress of the fourth aspect in the special game state

  The form of the gaming machine according to the present invention will be described. In addition, after describing various conceptual configurations of the gaming machine according to the present invention, specific configurations thereof will be described.

[Conceptual composition]
(Game machine of the first concept configuration)
The gaming machine according to the present invention is
A start winning device that takes an entry prohibition state that prohibits entry of game media and an entry allowance state that allows entry of game media;
Start winning device control means for controlling the start winning device in either of the first control mode and the second control mode in which a game medium is likely to enter the start winning device from the first control mode;
A start winning device entering medium detecting means for detecting a game medium entering the start winning device;
Special gaming state generating means for generating a special gaming state when a predetermined condition is established based on detection of a gaming medium by the start winning device entering medium detecting means;
A first variable winning device that takes an entry prohibition state that prohibits entry of game media and an entry allowance state that allows entry of game media;
Special game operation control means for intermittently allowing the first variable winning device to enter the predetermined number of times in the special game state;
Directing means for performing according to the progress of the game;
A gaming machine including
The special game operation control means operates the first variable prize device in a standard operation mode in a special game state generated based on the control of the start winning device according to the second control mode, and according to the first control mode. In the special game state generated based on the control of the start winning device, the first variable winning device is operated in a special operation mode in which the time during which entry is prohibited is longer than the standard operation mode,
In the special game state of the standard operation mode, the effect means performs in the standard effect mode, and in the special game state of the special operation mode, the special means includes a special effect different from the standard effect mode. Directing,
It is characterized by that.

  In the case of a gaming machine having the first conceptual configuration, the first prize winning device is generated along with the unit game in which the start winning device is controlled in the first control mode due to the difference in the operation mode of the first variable winning device in the special gaming state. Whether the device is in a special game state (hereinafter also referred to as “special game special game state”) operating in the standard operation mode, or the start winning device is generated with the unit game controlled in the second control mode, Identification of whether the variable winning device is in a special gaming state that operates in a special mode of operation (hereinafter also referred to as “special gaming state in a normal mode”), that is, recognition of the occurrence of the special gaming state is facilitated. The The “unit game” means a game that proceeds by a series of controls started based on detection of a game medium by a predetermined medium detection means. In the above description, the starter entry medium detection means is a predetermined medium. It corresponds to detection means. Also, in the special game state of the special mode, the number of game media that can be acquired in the special game state is almost the same because the time during which the first variable prize winning device is in the entry prohibited state is longer than the special game state of the normal mode. However, the time required for digesting the special game state of the special mode is longer than that of the special game state of the normal mode, and in order to acquire approximately the same number of game media as the special game state of the normal mode, In addition, it is necessary to stop the launch of the game medium or to restart the launch of the game medium for each allowed entry state, which makes the game medium launch operation complicated. Thereby, after the special game state of the special mode, it is possible to prevent the normal game from executing the unit game in which the start winning device is controlled in the first control mode. Note that the special game state in the standard mode is similar to the conventional typical special game state in which the time during which entry is permitted reaches a predetermined maximum time, or a predetermined number of game media are stored in the first variable prize device. When one of the allowed entry states is entered, the entry prohibition state between the entry allowance states is completed, and the time during which entry is prohibited is a short time of about several seconds. Unlike the present configuration, each entry allowance state is terminated by entering a predetermined number of game media into the first variable winning device, so that the entry is permitted in a special game state of a special mode. Even if the allowable state is made longer than the special game state of the standard mode, the above-described effects are not exhibited.

  Furthermore, whether the special game state is in the special game state or the normal mode also includes the difference in the production mode of the production means in the special game state, that is, the special production mode includes a special production that does not occur in the normal production mode. In this way, it is possible to easily recognize whether the game is in the special game state. In addition, a special game state in a special mode may occur although it is extremely rare, and the special game mode includes a special game that does not occur in the normal game mode. It is possible to reduce discomfort given to the player when the special game state of the special mode is digested.

  In addition, as described above, it is possible to suppress the unit game in which the start winning device is controlled by the normal player in the first control mode as described above, the difference in the operation mode of the first variable winning device, and the presentation means By making it easier for not only players but also nearby players and employees to detect the occurrence of special game states in a special mode due to differences in modes, fraudulent act detection accuracy is improved. It is possible to suppress an illegal act from being executed. It is possible to check whether any abnormality has been detected before the occurrence of the special game state in the special game state of the special mode, or to monitor the game after the special game state. This is because, in the special game state of the special mode, it is possible to satisfactorily determine whether it is the special game state of the special mode based on fraud or a special game state of the special mode that occurs by chance in a normal game.

  Here, as the “special effect”, when the effect means is a visual effect means by image display, the display form of the image display, the tone, the image quality, the background scene, the appearance character and the action of the appearance character are included. In the case where the configuration is different from the standard production mode, and the production unit is a visual production unit using light emission, a configuration in which the light emission color and the light emission pattern in the special production mode are different from the standard production mode is exemplified. In the case of the auditory performance means using the sound, there is a configuration in which the sound intensity and the sound pattern by the special performance mode are different from the standard performance mode. In addition, if the difference with the production in the case of the standard production mode is clear, the special production may be a simpler production than the production in the case of the standard production mode, but from the production in the case of the standard production mode However, it is preferable to use a flashy production.

(Game machine of the second concept configuration)
In the gaming machine of the first conceptual configuration,
The special game state generating means is
Lottery means for performing lottery based on detection of game media by the start winning device entering medium detection means;
A second variable winning device that takes an entry prohibited state forbidding entry of game media and an entry allowance state for allowing entry of game media;
Variable prize winning device operation control means for bringing the second variable prize winning device into an allowed entry state when the lottery result is a predetermined lottery result;
A specific area entering medium detecting means for detecting a game medium that has entered the specific area formed in the second variable winning device;
Special gaming state transition control means for transitioning to a special gaming state by the establishment of the condition based on the detection of the gaming medium by the specific area entering medium detecting means;
including,
It is a configuration.

  If the gaming machine has the second conceptual configuration, the fraud detection accuracy for the second variable winning device that is likely to be a fraudulent act is improved.

(Game machine of the third concept configuration)
In the gaming machine of the first conceptual configuration,
The special game state generating means is
Lottery means for performing lottery based on detection of game media by the start winning device entering medium detection means;
Special gaming state transition control means for transitioning to a special gaming state by the establishment of the condition due to the result of the lottery being a predetermined lottery result;
including,
It is a configuration.

  If it is a gaming machine of the 3rd concept composition, the detection accuracy of fraudulent act to a start prize device improves.

(A gaming machine of the fourth concept configuration)
In the gaming machine of the first conceptual configuration,
The conditions in the special game state generating means include a first condition and a second condition,
The special game state generating means is
Lottery means for performing lottery based on detection of game media by the start winning device entering medium detection means;
A second variable winning device that takes an entry prohibited state forbidding entry of game media and an entry allowance state for allowing entry of game media;
Variable winning device operation control means for shifting the second variable winning device to an entry-permitted state when the result of the lottery by the lottery means is a predetermined first lottery result;
A specific area entering medium detecting means for detecting a game medium that has entered the specific area formed in the second variable winning device;
Transition to the special gaming state by establishment of the first condition due to the result of the lottery being a predetermined first lottery result, and establishment of the second condition based on detection of the game medium by the specific area entering medium detection means Special gaming state transition control means for transitioning to the special gaming state by,
Including
The special game operation control means operates the first variable prize device in a standard operation mode for the special game state generated based on the control in the second control mode of the start prize device, and For the special game state generated based on the control in the first control mode of the device, the first variable winning device is operated in a special operation mode in which the time during which entry is prohibited is longer than that in the standard operation mode.
It is a configuration.

  With the gaming machine having the fourth concept configuration, the fraudulent act on the start winning device and the detection accuracy of the fraudulent act on the second variable winning device that is likely to be the target of the cheating are improved.

(Game machine of the fifth concept configuration)
In the gaming machine of the first concept configuration to the fourth concept configuration,
Other start winning devices different from the start winning device,
Other start winning device entering medium detecting means for detecting a game medium that has entered the other start winning device;
A plurality of types including a normal game state and a specific game state according to the progress of the unit game based on the detection of the game medium by the start winning medium detection means and the unit game based on the detection of the game medium by the other start winning medium detection means A game state control means for selecting one type of game state from among the game states;
Further including
The starting winning device control means controls the starting winning device in the first control mode in the normal gaming state, and controls the starting winning device in the second control mode in the specific gaming state.
It is a configuration.

  In the case of a gaming machine having the fifth conceptual configuration, in general, when a player executes a unit game based on detection of a game medium by the start winning medium detection means in a normal gaming state, there is a great disadvantage for the player. In the special game state that occurs with the unit game in which the start winning device is controlled in the first control mode and the special game state that occurs in the unit game in which the start winning device is controlled in the second control mode. It is important to be able to discriminately recognize the gaming state, and the effect when these can be discriminately recognized is further enhanced. Further, based on the unit game based on the detection of the game medium by the start winning medium detection means in the normal game state by the normal player, the special game state hardly occurs, and the normal player plays the unit game. Since it is rarely executed, the fraud detection accuracy for the unit game is further improved.

(Game machine of the sixth concept configuration)
In the gaming machine having the fifth conceptual configuration,
The gaming state control means maintains the gaming state, transitions the gaming state from the normal gaming state to the specific gaming state according to the progress of the unit game based on the detection of the gaming medium by the other start winning medium detecting means, and Controlling the transition of the game state from the specific game state to the normal game state, and maintaining the game state and the specific game according to the game progress of the unit game based on the detection of the game medium by the start winning medium detection means Controlling the transition of the gaming state from the state to the normal gaming state;
It is a configuration.

  In the case of the gaming machine having the sixth concept configuration, the normal player does not change from the normal gaming state to the specific gaming state depending on the unit game based on the detection of the gaming medium by the start winning medium detecting means. Since it is rarely executed, the fraud detection accuracy for the unit game is further improved.

(A gaming machine of the seventh concept configuration)
In the gaming machine having the fifth to sixth concept configurations described above,
The special game state generating means generates a special game state when a predetermined special game state transition condition is satisfied in the unit game based on the detection of the game medium by the other start winning medium detection means,
The special game operation control means is configured to change the first variable prize-winning device from at least the transition to the first entry permission state to the final entry prohibition state in the special game state that occurs based on the establishment of the special gaming state transition condition. Until the transition, operate in the same manner as the standard operation mode,
It is a configuration.

  In the case of the gaming machine having the seventh conceptual configuration, the main control of the operation of the first variable winning device in the special gaming state associated with the unit game based on the detection of the gaming medium by the other starting winning medium detection means is the start in the specific gaming state. Since the control of the operation of the first variable winning device is the same as the control of the operation of the first variable winning device in the special game state associated with the unit game based on the detection of the game medium by the winning medium detecting means, the control of the operation of the first variable winning device is simplified.

(Eighth concept configuration gaming machine)
In the gaming machine of the first concept configuration to the seventh concept configuration,
In the special gaming state in which the first variable winning device operates in the special operation mode, the total time during which the first variable winning device stays in the entry prohibition state between the allowed entry states is the special game state in the standard operation mode. Longer than the total time that the first variable winning device stays in the entry prohibition state between the entry allowable states,
It is a configuration.

  With the gaming machine having the eighth conceptual configuration, the special game state in the special operation mode and the special game state in the standard operation mode can be distinguished well. This is because in the general special gaming state, the entry prohibition state between the entry allowable states is allowed to stay for a very short time so that the game medium can be continuously launched and played, but the first entry allowable state Before entering the state and after the last entry permission state, stay in the entry prohibition state between the entry permission states in order to stay in the entry prohibition state for a sufficiently longer time than in the entry prohibition state between the entry permission states. This is because when the time is different between the special game state in the special operation mode and the special game state in the standard operation mode, the difference becomes clear and the discrimination power is improved.

(Game machine of the ninth concept configuration)
In the gaming machine having the above eighth concept configuration,
The time during which the first variable winning device stays in the same entry prohibition state between the entry allowed state for the special game state operating in the standard operation mode and the special game state operating in the special operation mode is the special operation The aspect is longer than in the standard aspect,
It is a configuration.

  In the case of a gaming machine having the ninth conceptual configuration, it is possible to determine whether the first variable winning device is operating in the standard operation mode or the special operation mode in each entry prohibition state between the entry permission states. It is possible to easily and accurately identify whether the game state is a special game state or a special game state of a special mode.

(Game machine of 10th concept structure)
In the gaming machine having the ninth conceptual configuration,
In the special game state in which the first variable winning device operates in the standard operation mode, the time during which the first variable winning device stays in the entry prohibition state between the entry allowable states is the same.
It is a configuration.

  In the case of the gaming machine having the tenth conceptual configuration, whether the first variable winning device is operating in the standard operation mode or the special operation mode in each entry prohibition state between the entry permission states is the case of the standard operation mode. Since it can be easily discriminated by comparison with time as a reference, it is possible to more easily and more accurately discriminate whether it is the special game state of the standard mode or the special game mode of the special mode.

(11th concept game machine)
In the gaming machine of the tenth conceptual configuration,
In the special gaming state in which the first variable winning device operates in the special operation mode, the time during which the first variable winning device stays in each entry prohibition state between the entry allowable states is the same.
It is a configuration.

  If the gaming machine has an eleventh conceptual configuration, whether the first variable prize winning device is operating in the standard operation mode or the special operation mode in each entry prohibition state between the entry permission states is the case of the standard operation mode. Since it is possible to more easily discriminate by comparing both the time and the time in the case of the special operation mode as a reference, it is very simple and very accurate whether the special game state of the standard mode or the special game mode of the special mode. Can be identified.

(A gaming machine with a twelfth concept configuration)
In the gaming machine of the first concept configuration to the eleventh concept configuration,
First variable winning device entering medium detecting means for detecting a game medium entering the first variable winning device;
An entry abnormality detection means for detecting an entry abnormality based on the detection of the game medium by the first variable prize-winning device entry medium detection means outside the predetermined detection allowable period;
Further including
The predetermined detection permissible period is started based on the start of transition from the first variable prize-winning device to the entry-permitted state, and when a predetermined permissible extension time elapses from the start of transition from the entry-permitted state to the entry-prohibited state. Is a period that ends based on
In the special gaming state in which the first variable winning device operates in the standard operation mode, the time during which the first variable winning device stays in the entry prohibition state between the entry allowable states is shorter than the allowable extension time,
In the special gaming state in which the first variable winning device operates in the special operation mode, the time for the first variable winning device to enter at least one entry prohibition state between the entry allowable states is longer than the allowable extension time.
It is a configuration.

  With the gaming machine having the twelfth conceptual configuration, it is possible to detect an illegal act against the first variable winning device that forcibly shifts the first variable winning device to the entry-permitted state.

(Game machine of 13th concept configuration)
In the gaming machine having the above twelfth concept configuration,
In the special game state in which the first variable winning device operates in the special operation mode, the time during which the first variable winning device stays in the entry prohibition state between the entry allowable states is longer than the allowable extension time.
It is a configuration.

  In the case of the gaming machine of the thirteenth conceptual configuration, it is possible to determine whether or not the first variable winning device is forcibly shifted to the entering permission state in each entry prohibition state between the entry permission states. Improving the accuracy of detecting fraud against

(A 14th concept game machine)
In the gaming machine of the first concept configuration to the thirteenth concept configuration,
The standard effect mode and the special effect mode are different in a period during which the first variable winning device stays in each entry prohibition state between the entry allowable states.
It is a configuration.

  In the case of a gaming machine of the 14th conceptual configuration, it is possible to easily determine whether the production means is operating in the standard production mode or the special production mode in each entry prohibited state between the allowed entry states. It is possible to easily and accurately identify whether the game state is a special game state or a special game state of a special mode. Further, since it is possible to discriminate whether it is the special game state of the standard mode or the special game state of the special mode by both the difference in the performance mode of the rendering means and the difference in the operation mode of the first variable winning device, the identification accuracy thereof Will improve.

[Specific configuration]
A specific form of the gaming machine according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. Here, a specific example of a ball ball game machine will be described as a game machine, but the design may be changed as appropriate without departing from the gist of the present invention.

  The gaming machine of the embodiment will be described. In the following, the structural configuration and electrical configuration of the gaming machine and various control processes will be outlined, and then the characteristic portions of the present embodiment will be described together.

[Structural structure]
1 to 4 are perspective views showing an example of a gaming machine. FIG. 1 shows a closed state of the gaming machine 100. FIG. 2 shows a front block 102 and an intermediate block 103 integrated with an outer frame 101. FIG. FIG. 3 shows a state where the front block 102 is opened with respect to the intermediate block 103, and FIG. 4 shows a state where the rear block 104 is opened with respect to the intermediate block 103. The state is shown. 2 to 4, various wirings are omitted, and the detailed configuration of the game board 400 is omitted in FIG. 3.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 to 4, the gaming machine 100 can freely open and close the intermediate block 103 with respect to the outer frame 101, the front block 102, the intermediate block 103, the rear block 104, and the outer frame 101. An intermediate block support mechanism for detachably supporting, a front block support mechanism for detachably supporting the front block 102 with respect to the intermediate block 103, and a rear block 104 with respect to the intermediate block 103 can be freely opened and closed. And a rear block support mechanism.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the outer frame 101 is a substantially quadrilateral frame body in which the top plate 111, the bottom plate 112, the left side plate 113, and the right side plate 114 are assembled. In the game hall in which the gaming machine 100 is installed, The game machine is installed in a gaming machine installation facility (common name, “island facility”: not shown) and is firmly fixed by a fixture (not shown). The outer frame 101 further includes a base plate 115 on which the intermediate block 103 is placed when the intermediate block 103 is closed with respect to the outer frame 101. The top plate 111, the bottom plate 112, and the left side plate 113 are wood, the right side plate 114 is a metal material having higher rigidity than wood, and the pedestal plate 115 is a resin material.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the intermediate block support mechanism includes an upper bearing structure 121 and a lower shaft structure 122 provided on the outer frame 101, an upper shaft structure 126 provided on the intermediate block 103, and a lower shaft structure. Side bearing structure 127, and the upper shaft structure 126 and the lower shaft structure 122 are mounted on the upper bearing structure 121 and the lower bearing structure 127, respectively. It is supported with respect to the outer frame 101.

  As shown in FIG. 1 or FIG. 3, the front block support mechanism includes an upper shaft structure 131 (only in FIG. 3) and a lower shaft structure 132 (only in FIG. 1) provided in the intermediate block 103, and the front block support mechanism. An upper bearing structure 133 (only in FIG. 3) and a lower bearing structure 134 (only in FIG. 1) provided in the block 102 are provided, and the upper bearing structure 133 and the lower bearing structure 134 are respectively provided. The front block 102 is supported with respect to the intermediate block 103 by being mounted on the upper shaft structure 131 and the lower shaft structure 132. Similarly, the rear block support mechanism is provided in the upper block structure 136 and the lower bearing structure 137 (see FIG. 12) provided in the intermediate block 103 and in the front block 102 as shown in FIG. The upper shaft structure 138 and the lower shaft structure 139 (see FIG. 12) are provided, and the upper shaft structure 138 and the lower shaft structure 139 respectively include the upper bearing structure 136 and the lower bearing structure. The rear block 104 is supported with respect to the intermediate block 103 by being attached to the body 137.

  The gaming machine 100 also includes an intermediate block locking mechanism that restricts the opening and closing of the intermediate block 103 relative to the outer frame 101, a front block locking mechanism that restricts the opening and closing of the front block 102 relative to the intermediate block 103, an intermediate block locking mechanism, and a front block A lock opening / closing operation mechanism that is operated to unlock and lock the locking mechanism. As shown in FIG. 3, a predetermined opening / closing mechanism for the key cylinder 141 (see also FIG. 1) of the lock opening / closing mechanism that is provided in the intermediate block 103 and is exposed to the front side of the gaming machine 100 through the opening of the front block 102. The movable pawl 143 of the intermediate block locking mechanism provided in the intermediate block 103 is actuated in response to a clockwise rotation operation by an operation key (not shown), and the fixed pawl 142 of the intermediate block locking mechanism provided in the outer frame 101 The engagement with the movable claw 143 is released, and the intermediate block 103 is allowed to be opened and closed with respect to the outer frame 101. On the other hand, in response to a left rotation operation with a predetermined operation key on the key cylinder 141, a movable claw 144 of the front block locking mechanism provided in the intermediate block 103 and a fixed claw 145 of the front block locking mechanism provided in the front block 102, Is released, and the front block 102 is allowed to be opened and closed with respect to the intermediate block 103.

  In addition, the gaming machine 100 includes a rear block opening / closing restriction mechanism that restricts opening / closing of the rear block 104 with respect to the intermediate block 103. As shown in FIGS. 2 and 4, the rear block opening / closing restriction mechanism is composed of three opening / closing restriction portions 150 </ b> A to 150 </ b> C, each of which is provided in the intermediate block 103 and formed in the rear block 104. In response to a rotation operation with respect to the rotating pieces 151A to 151C protruding to the back side of the gaming machine 100 through the openings 104A to 104C, the rotating pieces 151A to 151C cannot move through the openings 104A to 104C. ˜151C moves to an opening / closing permissible posture that can pass through the openings 104A to 104C, the sandwiched pieces 152A to 152C (only in FIG. 4) formed on the rear block 104 by the intermediate block 103 and the rotating pieces 151A to 151C are clamped. After being released, the rear block 104 is allowed to open and close with respect to the intermediate block 103.

  The gaming machine 100 also includes a game ball movement restriction mechanism that restricts the movement of the game ball from the intermediate block 103 to the front block 102. As shown in FIG. 3, the game ball movement restricting mechanism is provided in the intermediate block 103, a flow restricting piece 161 urged toward the front block 102, and a restriction changing protrusion 162 provided on the front block 102. The movement of the game ball from the intermediate block 103 to the front block 102 is performed when the flow-down restricting piece 161 is pressed toward the intermediate block 102 by the restriction changing protrusion 162 in the closed state of the front block 102 with respect to the intermediate block 103. On the other hand, when the front block 102 is open with respect to the intermediate block 103, the flow restricting piece 161 is released from being pressed by the restriction changing projection 162 and protrudes toward the front block 102. Prohibited by.

  The gaming machine 100 also includes an interval regulating mechanism that tightens the uniformity of the interval between a later-described center panel 220 in the front block 102 and an after-mentioned game board 400 in the intermediate block 103. As shown in FIG. 3, the spacing regulating mechanism is provided on the center panel 220, and on the back side of the front block 102, a protruding piece 171 that protrudes toward the opening / closing axis of the intermediate block 103 and the front block 102, and the intermediate block 103, and a projecting piece 172 projecting to the opposite side of the opening / closing axis side on the front side of the intermediate block 103, and the projecting piece 171 as the front block 102 moves relative to the intermediate block 103 in the closing direction. Enters the rear side of the projecting piece 172, and finally the front surface of the projecting piece 171 and the rear surface of the projecting piece 172 come into contact with each other in a pressed state when the front block 102 is closed with respect to the intermediate block 103.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the gaming machine 100 includes an open / close detection switch 108 that detects whether the intermediate block 103 is opened or closed with respect to the outer frame 101, and FIG. As described above, an open / close detection switch 109 for detecting whether or not the front block 102 is closed with respect to the intermediate block 103 is provided.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, the front block 102 has a base frame 201 having an opening 201A (only in FIG. 3) and an opening provided on the front side of the base frame 201 and communicating with a part of the opening 201A. A front panel 210 having 210A (only in FIG. 1), a central panel 220 provided on the back side of the base frame 201 so as to close the opening 201A, a main storage mechanism 230 (only in FIG. 1) for storing game balls, Auxiliary storage mechanism 240 for storing game balls (only in FIG. 1) and a launch operated by the player to sequentially fire the game balls stored in main storage mechanism 230 onto game board 400 (only in FIG. 3). And an operating device 250 (only in FIG. 1).

  As shown in FIG. 1, the front panel 210 includes an opening peripheral portion 211 at the periphery of the opening 210 </ b> A, an upper protruding portion 217 that protrudes forward below the opening peripheral portion 211, and the main storage mechanism 230 is disposed, A lower protrusion 218 that protrudes forward under the upper protrusion 217 and has the auxiliary storage mechanism 240 disposed thereon, and a flat part that is substantially flat to the right of the lower protrusion 218 and in which the firing operation device 250 is disposed. 219.

  As shown in FIG. 1 or 3, the center panel 220 includes a panel frame 221 (only in FIG. 3) attached from the rear side of the base frame 201, and a light-transmitting front fitted in the panel frame 221. A plate 222 (only in FIG. 1) and a light-transmitting rear plate 223 (only in FIG. 3) fitted in the panel frame 221 with the front plate 222 and a predetermined gap therebetween are provided. Note that the protruding piece 171 of the above-described interval regulating mechanism is formed integrally with the panel frame 221.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the main storage mechanism 230 has a game ball inlet 231A, an outlet (not shown), and an outlet (not shown) formed upstream of the outlet. 231, a ball removal mechanism for switching the discharge destination of the game ball released from the storage basket 231 by opening and closing the discharge port between the outlet and the discharge port, and a ball removal operation member 232 that operates the ball removal mechanism I have. A game ball acquired according to the progress of the game and a game ball lent according to a lending operation to a lending operation device 292 to be described later mainly flow into the storage basin 231 through the inflow port 231A. While being aligned in a row, the guide is sequentially guided in the direction in which the outlet and the outlet are formed (to the right in FIG. 5). When a ball removal operation (for example, a pressing operation) is not performed on the ball removal operation member 232, the game ball is guided to a launching device 330 (see FIG. 3) described later in the intermediate block 103 through the outlet. On the other hand, when the ball removal operation is performed on the ball removal operation member 232, the game ball is guided to the auxiliary storage mechanism 240 (see FIG. 1) through the discharge port.

  As shown in FIG. 1 or FIG. 5, the auxiliary storage mechanism 240 includes a storage ball 241 having a game ball inlet 241A (FIG. 5 only) and a discharge port 241B, and a ball removal mechanism 243 for opening and closing the discharge port 241B. And a ball removal operation member 242 for operating the ball removal mechanism. Game balls and the like acquired as the game progresses mainly flow into the main storage mechanism 230, but if the storage tub 231 is full, it flows into the storage basin 241 through the inflow port 241A, and the ball removal operation member 232 is removed. The game ball guided from the storage basket 231 according to the operation flows into the storage basket 241 through the inflow port 241C. The bottom surface of the storage rod 241 is inclined on the mortar toward the discharge port 241B, and the storage port 241 is opened by opening the discharge port 241B in response to a ball removal operation (for example, a right slide operation) with respect to the ball removal operation member 242. All the stored game balls can be sequentially released to the outside of the gaming machine 100. When the discharge port 241B is completely opened by the ball removal operation on the ball removal operation member 242, until the return operation (for example, pressing operation or slight left slide operation) is performed on the ball removal operation member 242, It is maintained in that state. A ball overflow detection switch 249 (see FIG. 14) for detecting whether or not game balls are excessively stored in the storage basket 241 is provided in the depth of the inflow port 241A.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 5, the firing operation device 250 includes a pedestal 251 that protrudes forward from the flat portion 219 of the peripheral panel 210, and a rotatable firing handle 252 provided around the pedestal 251. The variable resistor 253 (see FIG. 14) for detecting the rotation operation amount of the firing handle 252, the contact sensor 254 (see FIG. 14) for detecting that the player is in contact with the firing handle 252, and the player It includes a firing stop switch 255 (FIG. 5 only) that is operated and invalidates the ejection of the game ball accompanying the rotational operation of the firing handle 252. In response to a rotation operation of the launch handle 252 by the player, a game ball is ejected from the launch device 330 (see FIG. 3) with an intensity corresponding to the rotational operation amount. When the contact between the firing handle 252 and the player is not detected by the contact sensor 254, or when the firing operation is invalidated by the operation of the firing stop switch 255, the firing handle 252 is rotated. However, the game ball is not ejected from the launching device 330.

  The front block 102 is provided on the base frame 201 and includes a light emitting device group disposed in the back of the opening peripheral edge portion 211 of the front panel 210. The frame light emitting device group has an opening as shown in FIG. Upper central portion 211A in the peripheral portion 211, upper left corner portion 211B on the left side of the upper central portion 211A, upper right corner portion 211C on the right side of the upper central portion 211A, left middle portion 211D below the upper left corner portion 211B, and upper side Upper middle frame light emitting device 271, left upper frame light emitting device 272, upper right frame light emitting device 273, left intermediate frame light emitting device 274, and right intermediate frame light emitting device arranged corresponding to each of right middle portion 211E below right corner portion 211C. 275 (see FIG. 14).

  Further, the front block 102 is provided in the base frame 201 and corresponds to each of the upper left sound output port 211F and the upper right sound output port 211G formed in the opening periphery portion 211 at the back of the opening periphery portion 211 of the front panel 210. The upper left acoustic device 281 and the upper right acoustic device 282 are provided.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the front block 102 includes a game ball lending device 290 provided on the upper protruding portion 217, and the game ball lending device 290 is disposed on the side of the gaming machine 100. A frequency display device (not shown) that displays a numerical value corresponding to the remaining amount of bills, cards, etc. inserted into a card unit (not shown) that is not a constituent element of the gaming machine 100, and a game when a game ball is lent A lending operation device 292 operated by a player, and a return operation device 293 operated by a player when returning a bill or a card inserted into the card unit. When a lending operation is performed on the lending operation device 292 in a valid state in which a numerical value corresponding to the amount of money is displayed on the frequency display device by inserting a bill or a card into the card unit, a predetermined operation is performed according to the lending operation. A number of game balls are lent out from the payout device 540 of the rear block 104, and the display of the frequency display device is updated as the game balls are lent out. On the other hand, when a return operation is performed on the return operation device 293 in the valid state, a card in which the equivalent of the banknote corresponding to the remaining amount or the remaining amount is recorded is returned from the card unit according to the returning operation.

  As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the intermediate block 103 includes a base frame 301 having an opening (not shown), and a game board 400 (see FIG. 3) that is attached to the front side of the base frame 301 and covers the opening. Only), a game board support mechanism that supports the game board 400 in a rotatable and detachable manner with respect to the base frame 301, a game board fixing mechanism that fixes the position of the game board 400 with respect to the base frame 301, and a game The launch device 330 that injects the game ball onto the board 400 (only in FIG. 3), the mounting base 360 (only in FIG. 4) provided on the back side of the gaming board 400, and the game progress mounted on the mounting base 360 is integrated. And a sub-control device 390 (FIG. 4 only) that controls game effects and state notifications based on commands from the main control device 370.

  The base frame 301 includes a guide passage 301 </ b> A for guiding a game ball released from a payout device 540 (see FIG. 12) described later to the front block 102 and various frame light emitting devices 271 provided in the base frame 201 of the front block 102. Of the game board 400 through which wiring (not shown) and a signal relay device (not shown) for electrically connecting ˜275 and the sound devices 281 and 282 to the main control device 370 and the sub control device 390 are inserted An opening 301B based on the notch is formed.

  As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the game board 400 includes a flat base 401 having various through holes (not shown) such as a discharge port 401 </ b> A, and a smooth base from the lower left to the upper right of the base 401. An outer rail 402 that is curved and guides a game ball launched from a launching device 330 described later, an inner rail 403 that curves smoothly from the lower right to the upper left of the base body 401, and an upper left end of the inner rail 403. A return ball prevention mechanism 404 that prevents the game ball once released from the launch passage 401B that is attached and formed from a portion where the outer rail 402 and the inner rail 403 are parallel to each other from returning to the launch passage 401B, and the outer rail 402 A recoil prevention member 405 that prevents a large recoil of the game ball that is attached to the upper right end of the game board and moves to the left after passing through the center of the game board 400, and a launch passage 401B. And a protection member 406 for protecting the outer edge of the minute outer rail 402. As shown in FIG. 3, there is a gap between the guide member 335 that guides the game ball from the launch device 330 to the launch passage 401 </ b> B and the outer rail 402. A game ball that reverts back to the launch passage 401B without exceeding 404 is formed in the base frame 201, and the auxiliary storage mechanism from the inflow port 241B (see FIG. 5) via the return ball passage 201B disposed below this gap. Returned to 240 (see FIG. 5). A structure provided in a substantially circular game area that is partitioned by the outer rail 402 and the inner rail 403 and that can move the game ball beyond the return ball prevention mechanism 404 will be described later.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the game board support mechanism is formed on the support shaft portion 311 (see also FIG. 7) provided on the protection member 406 and the base frame 301, and a part of the base body 401 of the game board 400. Is formed by a mounting portion 312 and a bearing portion 313 which is formed on the base frame 301 and engages with the support shaft portion 311, and supports the game board 400 so as to be rotatable and detachable. When the game board 400 is rotatably supported, after the game board 400 is rotated by a predetermined angle or more and the game board 400 is tilted from the rotation axis with a portion of the base body 401 coming into contact with the mounting portion 312 as a fulcrum, The engagement between the shaft portion 311 and the bearing portion 313 is released. Thereby, the game board 400 can be detached from the base frame 301. Conversely, when the game board 400 is mounted on the base frame 301, after placing a predetermined part of the game board 400 on the placement part 312, the support shaft part 311 is engaged with the bearing part 313.

  The game board fixing mechanism is composed of three fixing tools 320 (only two fixing tools are shown in FIG. 3) provided on the base frame 301, and each of them protrudes forward from the base frame 301. A rotation shaft body (not shown) that is rotatable and an insertion / removal prohibition posture that is fixed to the tip of the rotation shaft body and cannot pass through the notch portion 401C formed in the base body 401 of the game board 400 and passes through the notch portion 401C. A rotating piece 322 taking an insertion / removal allowable posture, a pressing plate (not shown) disposed behind the rotating piece 322, and the rotating plate 322 when the rotating piece 322 is in the insertion / removal prohibiting posture. And an urging body (not shown) for urging the 322 side. In the state where the gaming board 400 is fixed to the base frame 301, the turning piece 322 protrudes forward of the base body 401 through the notch 401C and is in an insertion / removal prohibition posture. It is clamped in a pressed state by the piece 322 and the pressing plate. Accordingly, since the positioning of the game board 400 in the front-rear direction with respect to the base frame 301 can be accurately performed, it is possible to prevent the movement of the game ball from the guide member 335 to the launch passage 401B. When the rotating piece 322 is rotated from the insertion / removal prohibited posture to the insertion / removal-allowing posture in which the turning piece 322 can pass through the notch 401C according to the rotation operation with respect to the rotating piece 322, the urging member biases the pressing plate. Further, the holding of the base body 401 by the rotating piece 322 and the pressing plate is released. When all the turning pieces 322 are in the insertion / removal allowing posture, the game board 400 can turn with respect to the base frame 301. On the contrary, when the game board 400 is fixed to the base frame 301, the game board 400 is rotated in a state where all the rotation pieces 322 are in the insertion / removal posture, and each rotation piece 322 is inserted into the cutout portion 401C. Then, all the rotating pieces 322 are rotated to the insertion / removal prohibition posture.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the launcher 330 has a ball feed mechanism 331 that sequentially sends the game balls stored in the main storage mechanism 230 to the launch position, and a ball feed solenoid 332 that drives the ball feed mechanism 331 ( 14), a launching mechanism 333 for injecting a game ball arranged at the launch position, a launching solenoid 334 (see FIG. 14) for driving the launching mechanism 333, and a game ball launched from the launching mechanism 333 as a game board And a guide member 335 for guiding 400 launch passages 401B. The launch device 330 operates in response to the launch operation on the launch operation device 250 as described above.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the mounting base 360 includes a bearing structure (not shown) provided on the base frame 301 and a shaft structure (see FIG. 4) that is formed on the mounting base 360 and engages with the bearing structure. It is supported so as to be rotatable with respect to the base frame 301.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the main controller 370 includes a main control board 920 (see FIG. 14) and a board case 371 having a split structure that accommodates the main control board 920. The main control board 920 is sealed in the board case 371 so that it cannot be opened without leaving a trace.

  The sub-control device 390 includes a sub-control board 940 (see FIG. 14) and a board case 391 having a split structure that accommodates the sub-control board 940. The sub-control board 940 is sealed in the board case 391. Has been.

  Here, in the game board 400, various structures arranged in the game area will be described in detail. FIG. 6 is a perspective view illustrating an example of the game board, and FIG. 7 is a front view illustrating an example of the game board. FIG. 8 and FIG. 9 are a perspective view and a cross-sectional view showing an example of a start winning device according to the second special symbol in the game board, respectively. 8A and 9A show the case where the entry restriction mechanism in the start winning device is in the entry prohibition posture, and FIGS. 8B and 9B show that the entry restriction mechanism is allowed to enter. The case of posture is shown. FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line X-X ′ in FIG. 7. FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing an example of the top prize winning device in the game board. FIGS. 10 (A) and 10 (B) show the entry prohibition posture and the entry allowable posture of the entry restriction mechanism in the top prize winning device, respectively. Some cases are shown. In FIG. 10B, some members are omitted. FIG. 11 is a front view showing an example of the top prize winning device in the game board, and FIGS. 11 (A) and 11 (B) show the guiding posture and the non-leading posture of the distribution mechanism in the top winning device, respectively. Has been.

  As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the game board 400 includes a base body 401, a flow changing member such as a nail 411 or a windmill (not shown) that changes the flow direction and flow speed of the game ball, The central structure 420 is arranged at approximately the center of 401 and guides the game ball flowing in from the entrance 421A to the vicinity of the start winning device 431 according to the first special symbol, and is arranged below the center of the central structure 420. A start winning device 431 according to the first special symbol, a start winning switch 441 for detecting a game ball that has entered the start winning device 431 (hereinafter also referred to as “medium start winning switch”) (see FIG. 14), and a central structure A start winning device 432 related to the second special symbol arranged on the right side of the center of 420 and a start winning switch 442 for detecting a game ball that has entered the start winning device 432 (hereinafter referred to as “right start winning prize”). (Referred to as “switch”) (see FIGS. 9 and 14), a lower prize-winning device 433 disposed below the starting prize-winning device 431, and a lower prize-winning switch 443 that detects a game ball that has entered the lower prize-winning device 433. (See FIG. 14), an upper prize device 434 disposed below the start prize device 432, an upper prize switch 444 (see FIG. 14) for detecting a game ball that has entered the upper prize device 434, A non-specific path switch 447 (see FIGS. 11 and 14) for detecting a game ball that has entered a non-specific path 60C (see FIG. 11) formed inside the big prize device 434, and an inside of the upper special prize device 434 A specific path switch 448 (see FIGS. 11 and 14) that detects a game ball that has entered the formed specific path 60E (see FIG. 11), and a start related to a normal symbol arranged on the upper side of the start winning device 432 A device 436, a start switch 446 for detecting a game ball that has entered the starter 436 (see FIG. 14), three general winning devices 439A arranged at the upper left of the lower large winning device 433, and a lower large winning device 433 A general winning device 439B arranged at the upper right of the player, a general winning switch 449A (see FIG. 14) for commonly detecting game balls that have entered the three general winning devices 439A, and a game ball that has entered the general winning device 439B. And a general winning switch 449B (see FIG. 14) for detection. The game balls that have entered the central structure 420 and the starter 436 are released to the game area. Each winning device, specifically, the starter winning device 431, the starter winning device 432, the lower grand prize winning device 433, and the upper grand prize winning. The game balls that have entered the device 434 and the general winning devices 439A and 439B are guided through a through-hole formed in the base 401 to a collection / discharge passage (not shown) formed on the back side of the base 401. In addition, the game balls that have not entered each winning device are guided to the collection discharge path through the discharge port 401A. The game balls guided to the collection discharge passage are discharged from the game machine 100 to a game ball circulation device (not shown) provided in a game machine installation facility (not shown). When a game ball enters one of the winning devices, a predetermined number of gaming balls corresponding to the type of the winning device are paid out from the payout device 540.

  Each of the start winning device 431 and the general winning devices 439A and 439B according to the first special symbol guides the entered game ball to the back side of the base 401 without changing the probability of entry of the game ball into them.

  As shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, the start winning device 432 according to the second special symbol has an entry prohibition posture (FIGS. 8A and 9A) and an entry permission posture (FIG. 8B). And an entry restriction mechanism 452 that changes the entry probability by transition to and from FIG. 9B), and an entry restriction solenoid (hereinafter also referred to as a “right entry restriction solenoid”) 462 that drives the entry restriction mechanism 452. ing. The entry restriction mechanism 452 includes a movable claw piece 452A driven by the right entry restriction solenoid 462 and a movable tongue piece 452B interlocked with the movable claw piece 452A, and when the entry restriction mechanism 452 is in the entry prohibition posture. Since the movable tongue 452B is placed in the depth of the entrance 432A and the movable pawl 452A narrows the entrance 432A, the game ball cannot enter the start winning device 432, but the entry restriction mechanism 452 enters. In the case of the allowable posture, at least a part of the movable tongue piece 452B protrudes from the entrance 432A on the front side, and the movable claw piece 452 opens the entrance 432A, so that the game ball is a start winning device 432. You will be able to enter. The entry restriction mechanism 452 is a right entry restriction solenoid when a lottery based on the detection by the start switch 446 of a game ball that has entered the starter 436 related to the normal symbol is won in the lottery (hereinafter also referred to as “normal symbol lottery”). In response to the driving by 462, the vehicle moves to the approach allowable posture for a predetermined number of times and for a predetermined time.

  The lower prize-winning device 433 takes an entry prohibition posture and an entry allowance posture, an entry restriction mechanism 453 that restricts the entry of game balls into the inside, and an entry restriction solenoid that changes the posture of the entry restriction mechanism 453 (below) 463 (refer to FIG. 14). When the entry restriction mechanism 453 is in the entry prohibition posture, the entry restriction mechanism 453 closes the entrance, so that the game ball cannot enter the lower prize winning device 433, but the entry restriction mechanism 453 is in the entry allowable posture. When the entrance restriction mechanism 453 opens the entrance, the game ball can enter the lower prize-winning device 433.

  As shown in FIGS. 10 (A) and 10 (B) and FIGS. 11 (A) and 11 (B), the upper prize winning device 434 has an entry prohibition posture (FIG. 10 (A)) and an entry permission. The posture (FIG. 10B, FIG. 11A and FIG. 11B) is taken, and the posture of the entry restriction mechanism 454 for restricting the entry of the game ball into the inside and the posture of the entry restriction mechanism 454 are changed. An entrance restriction solenoid (hereinafter also referred to as “upper entry restriction solenoid”) 464 (see FIG. 14), a non-guided posture (FIG. 11A), and a guided posture (FIG. 11B) are awarded the top prize. A distribution mechanism 455 (only FIG. 11) that distributes the game balls that have entered the device 434 to the specific passage 60E (FIG. 11 only) or the non-specific passage 60C (only FIG. 11), and the posture of the distribution mechanism 455 is changed. Distribution switching solenoid 46 for switching the guide destination of the ball And a (see FIG. 14). When the entrance restriction mechanism 454 of the top prize winning device 434 is in the entry prohibition posture as shown in FIG. 10A, the entrance restriction mechanism 454 closes the entrance 434A so that the game ball becomes a top prize. If the entry restricting mechanism 454 is in the approach permitting posture as shown in FIG. 10B, the game ball receives a big prize when the entry restricting mechanism 454 opens the entrance 434A. The device 434 can be entered. Further, the game balls that have entered the grand prize winning device 434 are guided to the non-specific passage 60C when the distribution mechanism 455 is in the non-guided posture as shown in FIG. When the guiding posture is as shown in FIG. 11 (B), it is guided to the specific passage 60E.

  The entrance restriction mechanism 454 of the top prize winning device 434 is a lottery based on detection by the right start winning switch 442 of a game ball that has entered the start winning device 432 related to the second special symbol (hereinafter also referred to as “second special symbol lottery”). ), When the small hit is won, the entrance allowable posture is shifted for a predetermined time according to the operation of the upper entry restriction solenoid 464. In addition, the distribution mechanism 455 shifts to the guidance posture in accordance with the operation of the distribution switching solenoid 465 after a predetermined time from the transition of the entry restriction mechanism 454 to the entry allowable posture, and further from the transition to the guidance posture for a predetermined time. Later, in response to the stop of the distribution switching solenoid 465, the guidance posture is restored.

  The entrance restriction mechanism 453 of the lower prize-winning device 433 is a lottery (hereinafter also referred to as “first special symbol lottery”) based on detection by the medium-start winning switch 441 that has entered the start winning device 431 related to the first special symbol. ), When winning a big win by the second special symbol lottery, and by winning the small bonus by the second special symbol lottery and the game ball that has flowed into the specific passage 60E within a predetermined period of time When it is detected by the switch 448, it shifts to the approach allowing posture for a predetermined number of times and for a predetermined time according to the operation of the lower entry restriction solenoid 463.

  In addition, as shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the game board 400 displays the first special symbol in a variable manner in accordance with the first special symbol lottery, or stops the first special symbol according to the lottery result. The special symbol display device 471 related to the first special symbol that is fixedly displayed in the display, and the second special symbol is variably displayed in accordance with the second special symbol lottery, or the second special symbol is stopped according to the lottery result And a special symbol display device 472 related to the second special symbol that is confirmed and displayed, and a special symbol hold display device 476 that displays the number of unit games held related to the first special symbol. The unit game related to the first special symbol is suspended up to 4 times. When the unit game related to the first special symbol is held up to the maximum number of times, even if a game ball that has entered the first start winning device 431 is detected by the middle start winning switch 441, the first special symbol is related. Unit game rights are not added. In addition, the unit game related to the second special symbol is not put on hold.

  The special symbol display device 471 relating to the first special symbol is composed of four single color light emitting units (not shown), and the display of the first special symbol is controlled by the main control board 920 (see FIG. 14). The The first special symbol is expressed by the light emission patterns of the four light emitting units. The special symbol display device 472 related to the second special symbol is composed of twelve monochrome light emitting units (not shown), and the display of the second special symbol is controlled by the main control board 920. The second special symbol is expressed by a light emission pattern of 12 light emitting units. The special symbol hold display device 476 displays the number of hold times by a combination of light emission states (off, on, flashing) of two single color light emitting units (not shown).

  In addition, the game board 400 includes a normal symbol display device 473 that displays normal symbols in a variable manner or displays the normal symbols in a fixed manner according to the lottery result, and a normal symbol lottery right. And a normal symbol hold display device 478 for displaying the hold state (the number of holds). A unit game related to a normal symbol is suspended up to four times. When the unit game related to the normal symbol is held up to the maximum number of times, even if the game ball that has entered the starter 436 is detected by the start switch 446, the right of the unit game related to the normal symbol is not added.

  The normal symbol display device 473 includes two light emitting portions (not shown) of two colors, and display is controlled by the main control board 920 (see FIG. 14). Each light emitting unit selectively emits light in two colors, for example, red and green, and a normal symbol is expressed by a combination of light emitting colors of the two light emitting units. Further, the normal symbol hold display device 478 displays the number of hold times by a combination of light emission states (off, on, flashing) of two single color light emitting units (not shown).

  In addition, the game board 400 is provided in the central structure 420, and is a decoration that displays the decoration symbol in a variable manner or displays the decoration symbol in a unit game related to at least one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. A symbol display device 479 is provided. The decorative symbol variation display and confirmation display based on the control by the sub-control board 940 is substantially synchronized with the first special symbol and second special symbol variation display and confirmation display by the main control board 920. In the variation display of the decorative symbol, more complicated and various effects are executed than the variation display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol.

  The central structure 420 enters the frame body 421 and the guide passage 421C that guides the game ball guided from the entrance 421A and guided to the rolling stage 421B to the start winning device 431 related to the first special symbol with a very high probability. A guidance regulation mechanism 422 that regulates the guidance of the guidance regulation motor 423 (see FIG. 14) that drives the guidance regulation mechanism 422 is provided.

  Further, the game board 400 includes a board surface light emitting device 490 (see FIG. 14) provided on the back side of various structures, and the board surface light emitting device 490 accompanies the progress of the game based on the control by the sub control device 940. Various light emission effects and state notifications by light emission are executed.

  Here, operations of main devices of the game board 400 will be described. Prior to the description, various game states and transitions between game states will be described. The normal game state (hereinafter abbreviated as “normal game state”) is a state in which the variable display time of the first special symbol and the normal symbol is long (hereinafter also referred to as “non-short state”). In the case of winning the short-term bonus in the first special symbol lottery or the second special symbol lottery, the state in which the variable display time of the first special symbol and the normal symbol is shorter than the non-short-time state after the special gaming state (hereinafter referred to as “short-time” If you win a normal jackpot in the 1st special symbol lottery or the 2nd special symbol lottery, the game state will be passed through the special gaming state. Normal gaming state. The short-time gaming state is maintained until the total number of unit games related to the first special symbol and the second special symbol reaches a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times), but thereafter returns to the normal gaming state. In addition, when a game ball is detected by the specific passage switch 448 within a predetermined period when a normal transition possible small hit is won in the second special symbol lottery, the normal game state is entered through the special game state, On the other hand, if a winning ball is selected in the second special symbol lottery, and a game ball is detected by the specific passage switch 448 within a predetermined period, the special game state is entered and the short game state is entered. . In addition, even if a win is made for a short-time transferable small hit or a normal transferable small hit, if a game ball is not detected by the specific path switch 448 within a predetermined period, the current game state is maintained. . However, as described above, in the case of the last unit game in the short-time game state, the game state returns to the normal game state based on the end of the unit game. The special game state is a non-time-short state.

  The operation of the main devices of the game board 400 will be described in chronological order. In the main control board 920, winning random numbers, big hit symbol random numbers, small hit symbol random numbers, stop pattern random numbers, various variation pattern random numbers related to special symbols (common to the first special symbol and the second special symbol) are generated, When a game ball that has entered the start winning device 431 related to the first special symbol in various gaming states is detected by the middle start winning switch 441, the right of the unit game related to the first special symbol is not held up to the maximum number of times. In this case, winning random numbers, jackpot symbol random numbers, and stop pattern random numbers related to special symbols are acquired and stored in a predetermined area of the main control board 920 RAM. At this time, if it is not in the special gaming state, not in the unit game control related to the first special symbol or the second special symbol, and the right of the unit game related to the first special symbol is not reserved, immediately after storing them In addition, it is determined whether or not the jackpot is won based on the acquired winning random number, and it is not in the special gaming state, and during the unit game control related to the first special symbol or the second special symbol, When the right of a unit game related to one special symbol is reserved, the determination is made after the end of the unit game control based on the unit game right related to all the special symbols already obtained, and it is in a special game state The determination is made after the end of the unit game control based on the right of the unit game related to all the first special symbols obtained after the special game state. When a big win is won in the first special symbol lottery, a stop symbol related to the first special symbol is further determined based on the acquired big hit symbol random number. Depending on the type of the stop symbol, it is determined which of the big hits, the normal big hit and the short-time big hit. The allocation probability for various jackpots varies depending on the current gaming state (short-time gaming state or normal gaming state). Specifically, the allocation probability for the short-and-big-time jacking is higher than that in the normal gaming state in the short-time gaming state. high. In addition, when the big win is not won in the first special symbol lottery, a predetermined lose symbol is set as the stop symbol.

  After the first special symbol lottery, based on the current gaming state, lottery result, stop pattern random number value, various variation pattern random number values, and the number of reserved unit rights related to the first special symbol, the first special symbol The design variation display time is determined, and the design variation pattern is selected. Thereafter, the variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display device 471 and the variable display (variation effect) of the decorative symbol on the decorative symbol display device 479 are started. In the first special symbol, the variable display time spans. Thus, the variable display according to the fixed pattern is continued, and the decorative display is continued according to the variable pattern over the variable display time in the decorative design. As the variable display time elapses, the stop symbol related to the first special symbol is fixedly displayed, and the symbol corresponding to the stop symbol of the first special symbol is fixedly displayed as a decorative symbol. The final display of the first special symbol and the decorative symbol is continued for at least a predetermined time.

  When the stop symbol related to the first special symbol is a jackpot symbol, the gaming state shifts to the special gaming state after the final display of the first special symbol. In the special gaming state, the entrance restriction mechanism 453 of the lower prize-winning device 433 is intermittently allowed to enter for a predetermined number of times. Either when a predetermined number (for example, 10 balls) of game balls are detected by the lower prize winning switch 443 or when a predetermined maximum allowable allowable time has elapsed during each time the allowable entry posture of the entry restriction mechanism 453 In this case, the entry restriction mechanism 453 shifts to the entry allowable posture. Thereafter, after the elapse of a predetermined entry prohibition time, the entry restriction mechanism 453 again shifts to the entry allowable posture. This entry restriction operation is repeated a predetermined number of times. In addition, after a predetermined waiting time has elapsed from the start of the special game state (after the opening period), the entry restriction mechanism 453 shifts to the first entry allowable posture, and the entry prohibition from the transition to the final entry prohibited posture. The special gaming state ends after a lapse of time and a predetermined waiting time thereafter (after the ending period). After the end of the special gaming state, as described above, the game state is shifted according to the type of jackpot of this time.

  In various gaming states, when a game ball that has entered the start winning device 432 related to the second special symbol is detected by the right start winning switch 442, the unit related to the first special symbol or the second special symbol instead of the special gaming state. When the game control is not in progress, the winning random number, the big hit symbol random number, the small hit symbol random number and the stop pattern random number relating to the special symbol are acquired and stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control board 920 immediately after the storage. In addition, it is determined whether or not the jackpot is won based on the value of the acquired winning random number. Note that the unit game right related to the second special symbol does not have a holding function as in the case of the first special symbol, and the unit related to the first special symbol rather than the unit game control related to the second special symbol. Game control is preferentially executed. When a big win is won in the second special symbol lottery, a stop symbol of the second special symbol is further determined based on the acquired value of the big hit symbol random number. Depending on the type of the stop symbol, it is determined which of the big hits, the normal big hit and the short-time big hit. The allocation probability for various jackpots varies depending on the current gaming state (short-time gaming state or normal gaming state), and specifically, the probability of allocation to the short-and-big-time jackpot is higher than the normal gaming state in the short-time state. . In addition, even when the big win is lost in the second special symbol lottery, when the small hit is won, the stop symbol of the second special symbol is determined based on the acquired value of the small hit symbol random number. Depending on the type of the stop symbol, it is determined which of the small hits of the normal transition possible small hit and the short-time shiftable small hit. In addition, when neither a big win nor a small win is won, a predetermined lose symbol is set as a stop symbol.

  After the second special symbol lottery, the decorative symbol variation pattern is selected based on the current gaming state, the lottery result, and the stop pattern random number. Thereafter, the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display device 472 is started, and the variable display with the constant pattern is continued over the variable display time. As the predetermined variable display time elapses, the second special symbol is displayed. The stop symbol related to the special symbol is fixedly displayed. The final display of the second special symbol is continued for at least a predetermined fixed time. In the decorative symbol display device 473, the effect based on the variation pattern is continued over the variation display time, and the variation corresponding to the stop symbol of the second special symbol is performed as the variation display time elapses.

  When the stop symbol related to the second special symbol is a jackpot symbol, the gaming state shifts to the special gaming state after the final display of the second special symbol. In the special gaming state, the entrance restriction mechanism 453 of the lower prize-winning device 433 is intermittently allowed to enter for a predetermined number of times. After the end of the special gaming state, as described above, the game state is shifted according to the type of jackpot of this time.

  When the stop symbol related to the second special symbol is the small hit symbol, the entry restricting mechanism 454 of the top prize winning device 434 shifts to the entry allowable posture after the confirmation display of the second special symbol. In a case where a predetermined number (for example, 10 balls) of game balls are detected by the upper prize winning switch 444 or when a predetermined maximum allowable allowable time has elapsed in the allowable entry posture of the entry restriction mechanism 454. The entry restriction mechanism 454 shifts to the entry prohibition posture. In addition, during the allowed entry posture of the entry restriction mechanism 454, after a predetermined time from the transition to the allowed entry posture, the sorting mechanism 455 shifts to a guidance posture for guiding the game ball to the specific passage 60E, and further to the guidance posture. After a predetermined time from the transition, the game ball is not guided to the specific path 60E, and the game ball returns to the non-guided posture where the game ball is guided to the non-specific path 60C. When a game ball that has flowed into the specific path 60E within a predetermined period is detected by the specific path switch 448, the game state is shifted to the game state corresponding to the type of the small hit this time through the special game state. In the special gaming state, the entrance restriction mechanism 453 of the lower prize-winning device 433 is intermittently allowed to enter for a predetermined number of times. On the other hand, if the game ball is not detected by the specific path switch 448 within a predetermined effective period, the game state is maintained in the current game state without shifting to the special game state.

  In various gaming states, when a game ball that has entered the starter 436 is detected by the start switch 446, if the right of the unit game related to the normal symbol is not held up to the maximum number of times, the winning random number related to the normal symbol Is acquired and stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control board 920. At this time, if it is not during the unit game control related to the normal symbol, immediately after the storage, and if during the unit game control related to the normal symbol, after the end of the unit game control based on the right of the unit game related to the existing normal symbol Based on the value of the winning random number related to the acquired normal symbol, it is determined whether or not the winning is won. As described above, when winning in the normal symbol lottery, a predetermined winning symbol is set as the stop symbol, and in the case of not winning in the normal symbol lottery, the predetermined lose symbol as the stop symbol is set. A symbol is set. After the normal symbol lottery, the normal symbol display device 473 starts the variable display of the normal symbol. In the non-time-short state, the variable pattern is continuously displayed over a predetermined variable display time, and in the time-short state. The variable display by a fixed pattern is continued over a predetermined variable display time shorter than the non-time-short state. As the predetermined time corresponding to the gaming state elapses, the stop symbol related to the normal symbol is fixedly displayed over a certain period of time.

  When the stop symbol related to the normal symbol is a winning symbol, the entry restriction mechanism 452 of the start winning device 432 related to the second special symbol shifts to the entry allowable posture at least once after the normal symbol confirmation display. Specifically, when winning in the non-time-short state (the normal game state and the special game state), the start winning device 432 has a predetermined maximum entry allowable time (for example, one time) (for example, one time). In the case of winning in the short-time state (short-time gaming state), the predetermined number of times (for example, two times) is greater than when the start winning device 432 is in the non-short-time state. ) For a predetermined maximum approach allowable time (for example, 4.8 seconds) longer than that in the non-time-short state, and intermittently shifts to the approach allowable posture. However, when a predetermined number (for example, 10 balls) of game balls are detected by the right start winning switch 432, the entry restriction mechanism 452 shifts to the entry prohibition posture without waiting for the maximum entry allowable time to elapse. Further, even if the number of times of transition to the approach allowable posture has not reached the predetermined number of times, the operation of the start winning device 432 in the unit game related to the current normal symbol ends.

  The playability of the gaming machine 100 of this embodiment will be briefly described. In order to receive the second special symbol lottery, the player must first win in the normal symbol lottery, and the game ball is allowed to enter the start winning device 432 related to the second special symbol based on the winning. The start winning device 432 must be entered. The winning probability of winning for the normal symbol in the normal gaming state is the same as the winning probability in the short-time gaming state, but the staying time in the entry-permitted state of the start winning device 432 based on the winning in the normal gaming state (for example, about 0 .1 second x 1) is set to be very short compared to the staying time in the short-time gaming state (for example, about 4.8 seconds x 3 times). The frequency per unit time is significantly smaller than the frequency per unit time at which the first special symbol lottery can be received. In addition, the probability (for example, 66/100) of entering the short-time game state is set to be relatively high when the special game state is entered via the second special symbol lottery in the short-time game state. Even if the game state is shifted to the special game state via the second special symbol lottery, the probability (for example, 0/100) of shifting to the short-time game state is set to be extremely low. In the short-time gaming state, the transition to the special gaming state via the first special symbol lottery and the short-time gaming state after the special gaming state in the case of transitioning to the special gaming state via the second special symbol lottery The probability of shifting to is set to be substantially the same (for example, about 2/3). Furthermore, in the short-time gaming state, since frequent game balls can be expected to enter the start winning device 432 and the upper prize device 434, the player can obtain at least a game ball by using the game balls acquired based on the entry. You can play games without significantly reducing

  Therefore, in the normal gaming state, the winning probability of the jackpot related to the first special symbol and the winning probability of the jackpot related to the second special symbol are the same, but as described above, the first special symbol in the normal gaming state Since the lottery frequency per unit time is significantly larger than the lottery frequency per unit time related to the second special symbol, the player aims to win the big hit in the first special symbol lottery, especially the short-term bonus win. Will play games. On the other hand, in the short-time gaming state, as described above, even when the jackpot winning probability related to the first special symbol and the jackpot winning probability related to the second special symbol are the same, Conversely, the lottery frequency per unit time related to the second special symbol is larger than the lottery frequency per unit time related to the first special symbol, and the winning rate per small time related to the second special symbol (for example, 440 / 443) is extremely high and there is a possibility of shifting to a special game state for each winning of the small hit (for example, the distribution ratio to the specific passage 60E; about 1/5), so the big win in the second special symbol lottery You will be playing with the aim of winning the winnings. Specifically, as can be seen from the structure of the game board 400 (see FIGS. 6 and 7), a game technique (left-handed game technique) that causes the game ball to flow down mainly from the left side of the central structure 420, and a center The game method (right-handed game method) that allows the game ball to flow down from the right side of the structure 420 can be selectively performed. In the normal game state, the player plays a game using the left-handed game method, After shifting to the short-time gaming state, the game is played using the right-handed gaming technique. Further, as can be seen from the structure of the game board 400, the game ball is more efficiently guided to the lower grand prize winning device 433 when the game ball is caused to flow down from the right side of the central structure 420 than from the left side of the central structure 420. Therefore, even in the special game state, the game is played by the right-handed game technique.

  The rear block 104 will be described. 12 and 13 are a perspective view and a rear view showing an example of the gaming machine, respectively. As shown in FIGS. 12 and 13, the rear block 104 is attached to the base body 501, a support mechanism (not shown) that supports the base body 501 so that it can be opened and closed with respect to the intermediate block 103, and the base body 501. A game ball tank 510 that stores game balls supplied from a gaming machine fixing facility (not shown), and two game balls that are attached to the base 501 and stacked and stored on the downstream side of the game ball tank 510. The rails 520 are rectified and aligned in one stage, the case rails 530 are attached to the base body 501 on the downstream side of the tank rails 520 and guide the game balls flowing in from the tank rails 520, and the downstream sides of the case rails 530 The payout device 540 is attached to the base body 501 and executes the payout of game balls and the rental of game balls, and the base body downstream of the payout device 540 The guide member 550 that guides the game ball that has been attached to 01 and has flowed out of the payout device 540 to a guide passage (not shown) formed in the base body 501, and the payout device 540 pays out the game ball and lends the game ball. The payout control device 560 to be controlled, and external power is converted into electric power of a predetermined voltage required by various devices and the like, and the main control board 920 ejects game balls based on the firing operation to the firing operation device 250. Between the power supply / launch control device 900 controlled in cooperation with the payout control device 560, the game ball lending device 290 (see FIG. 1), and a card unit (not shown) arranged on the side of the gaming machine 100. And a relay device 950 that relays the above signal.

  The base body 501 is integrally formed of a resin (for example, ABS resin), and includes a substantially flat base portion 502 and a protective cover portion 503 protruding rearward from the base portion 502. The protective cover 503 is closed on the left and right sides and on the upper side, and only a part on the lower side is opened. A large number of air holes 502 </ b> A are formed on the back surface of the protective cover 503 to improve the heat dissipation of the heat generated in the main control device 370 and the sub control device 390.

  The game ball tank 510 is a horizontally long box-shaped container that opens upward, and game balls supplied from a ball circulation device (not shown) of the game machine fixing equipment are sequentially replenished from one end in the longitudinal direction. An opening (not shown) is formed on the bottom surface of one end in the longitudinal direction different from the side where the game ball is supplied in the game ball tank 510. The bottom surface of the game ball tank 510 is gently inclined in the longitudinal direction, and the game ball supplied to the game ball tank 510 moves to the opening side by its own weight. In addition, the game ball is more gently inclined with respect to the direction orthogonal to the longitudinal direction (front-rear direction), and the game ball is guided predominantly to the front side (attachment surface side to the base 501). The game ball tank 510 is attached with an antistatic plate 511 (only in FIG. 8) covering at least a part of the bottom from one end to which the game ball is supplied from the ball circulation device to the vicinity of the center. 511 is connected to the ground potential.

  The tank rail 520 is attached below the game ball tank 510, and the game ball flows into the tank rail 520 through the opening of the game ball tank 510. The tank rail 520 has a hook-like member 521 that forms two rows (two strips) of bowl-shaped passages (not shown) partitioned by a partition piece (not shown), and is rotatable with respect to the bowl-shaped member 521. And a pair of rectifying members 522 that are rectified in two rows and aligned in a single row while preventing clogging of the game balls flowing down the bowl-shaped member 521. Each bowl-shaped passage 521 is gently inclined toward the downstream side, and guides the game ball to the side inflow from the game ball tank 510 and the opposite side in the longitudinal direction. The rectifying member 522 operates like a pendulum by contact with the game ball.

  The case rail 530 is arranged vertically along the one side surface portion of the protective cover portion 503, and a game ball from the tank rail 520 flows in. The case rail 530 is formed with two ball passages (not shown) that curve in the front-rear and left-right directions with wavy undulations so that game balls do not flow vigorously. In addition, a ball break detection switch 539 is attached upstream of the ball passage. The ball break detection switch 539 indicates that there are not enough game balls inside the case rail 530, that is, the ball is clogged upstream of the case rail 530 and the game balls are not replenished to the case rail 530. To detect.

  The payout device 540 includes a delivery mechanism 541 that delivers a game ball, and a payout motor 542 that drives the delivery mechanism. In accordance with the operation of the payout motor 542 based on the control by the payout control device 560, the game balls stored in the two ball paths are alternately discharged.

  The payout control device 560 includes a payout control board 930 and a board case that houses the payout control board 930, and the payout control board 930 cannot be opened without leaving a trace of opening, like the main control board 920. Thus, it is substantially sealed by the substrate case.

[Electrical configuration and various control processes]
Next, the electrical configuration of the gaming machine 100 will be described. FIG. 14 is a block diagram illustrating an example of an electrical configuration of the gaming machine. As shown in FIG. 14, the gaming machine 100 includes control circuit devices such as a power supply / launch control device 900, a power supply monitoring board 910, a main control board 920, a payout control board 930, and a sub control board 940. In FIG. 14, a relay circuit device that only relays various signals is omitted. Hereinafter, these main control circuit devices will be individually described in detail.

  The power supply / launch control device 900 includes a power supply unit 901 that supplies power of a predetermined voltage to each part of the gaming machine 100 via a power supply path (broken line in the figure), and a launch device according to the operation of the launch operation device 250. A launch control unit 902 that controls the driving of 330, and a signal relay unit 903 that relays an initialization signal from the initialization switch 907 and a ball overflow signal from the ball overflow detection switch 249.

  The power supply unit 901 takes in external power (for example, AC 24 volts) supplied from the outside and converts it into internal power (for example, DC 24 volts), and uses various devices such as various solenoids and various motors from the internal power. Power for driving voltage (for example, DC 12 volts), power for control voltage (for example, DC 5 volts) for driving various switches and executing control processing, main control board The power of the backup voltage for holding the contents of the RAM of 920 and the RAM of the payout control board 930 is generated and supplied to the power supply monitoring board 910, the main control board 920, the payout control board 930, the sub control board 940, etc. To do. Specifically, internal power, drive voltage, control voltage, and backup voltage power are supplied to the power supply monitoring board 910, and drive voltage, control voltage, and backup voltage power are supplied to the main control board 920. Is supplied via the power supply monitoring unit 911 of the power supply monitoring board 910, and the driving voltage, the control voltage, and the backup voltage are directly supplied to the payout control board 930 and driven to the sub-control board 940. The power for the control voltage and the power for the control voltage are directly supplied, and the power for the drive voltage and the control voltage are supplied to the launch control unit 902. A power switch 909 is connected to the power supply unit 901. When the power switch 909 is in an off state, the external power capture is stopped. The game is performed by turning off the power switch 909 or removing a power plug (not shown) connected to the power supply unit 901 via the power switch 909 from an external power supply outlet (not shown). A state where the supply of power to the inside of the machine 100 is stopped and a state where the supply of external power itself is stopped are collectively referred to as a “power failure state”. The power supply unit 901 is configured to normally output the control voltage power over a predetermined period even after the transition to the power failure state. As a result, the main control board 920 and the payout control board 930 can save the state and finish the control so that the current control state can be restored.

  The launch control unit 902 controls the driving of the ball feed solenoid 332 and the launch solenoid 334 of the launch device 250 (see FIG. 1) in cooperation with the main control board 920. The ball feed solenoid 332 and the firing solenoid 334 are permitted to operate when predetermined conditions are met. Specifically, it is detected that the player is touching the firing handle 252 (see FIG. 1) based on a contact sensor signal from the contact sensor 254, and a launch stop switch 255 for stopping the launch is provided. On the condition that it is not operated, the firing control unit 902 outputs a firing permission signal in an on state to the main control board 920. The main control board 920 outputs a firing solenoid control signal and a ball feed solenoid control signal to the firing control unit 902 based on the firing permission signal and the firing abnormality signal. The firing control unit 902 activates the ball feed solenoid 332 based on the ball feed control signal in the on state, and activates the launch solenoid 334 based on the reception of the launch solenoid control signal in the on state and the resistance value of the variable resistor 253. Let As a result, the game balls are sequentially fired from the launching device 250 with a strength corresponding to the resistance value of the variable resistor 253 (the amount of rotation operation of the firing handle 252).

  The signal relay unit 903 outputs an on-state initialization signal to the main control board 920 when the initialization switch 907 is pressed. In the main control board 920, the stored information stored in the RAM of the main control board 920 is initialized in response to the reception of the on-state initialization signal. Further, when the ball overflow detection switch 249 detects a game ball, the signal relay unit 903 outputs an on-state ball overflow signal to the main control board 920. The main control board 920 outputs a low-speed payout signal to the payout control board 930 based on detection of the ball overflow signal in the on state, and the payout control board 930 that has received the low-speed payout signal receives the payout motor 542. The rotational speed (the payout speed of the game ball from the payout device 540) is reduced. Conversely, a high-speed payout signal is output to the payout control board 930 based on the detection of the ball overflow signal in the off state, and the payout control board 930 that has received the high-speed payout signal increases the rotation speed of the payout motor 542. It will be.

  The power supply monitoring board 910 monitors the power supply state from the power supply / launch control device 900, and outputs a power failure signal to the main control board 920 and the payout control board 930 in accordance with the transition to the power failure state. And a signal relay unit 912 that relays power supply and transmission of various signals between the power source / launch control device 900 and the main control board 920. Specifically, the power supply monitoring unit 911 monitors the voltage of 24 VDC which is the maximum voltage output from the power supply unit 901, and the state where this voltage is less than 22 volts continues for a predetermined time. In this case, it is determined that a power failure has occurred, and a power failure signal in an on state is output to the main control board 920 and the payout control board 930. The main control board 920 and the payout control board 930 recognize the transition to the power outage state by receiving the power outage signal in the on state.

  The main control board 920 comprehensively controls the operation of the gaming machine 100. On the main control board 920, an MPU (not shown) as a one-chip microcomputer is mounted. The MPU includes a CPU (not shown) as an arithmetic processing unit, a ROM (not shown) storing various control programs and fixed data executed by the CPU, and various data temporarily during execution of the control program. And a RAM (not shown) for storing and the like. In addition, various circuits such as a timer circuit (not shown), a counter circuit (not shown), a clock generation circuit (not shown), a signal transmission / reception circuit (not shown) are mounted on the main control board 920. Yes. The RAM of the main control board 920 is configured to be able to maintain (back up) internal data by supplying the backup voltage from the power / fire control device 900 even after the transition to the power failure state.

  The payout control board 930 controls a game ball payout operation by the payout apparatus 540 according to an instruction from the main control board 920 and a game ball lending operation by the payout apparatus 540 according to an operation of the game ball lending apparatus 290. As with the main control board 920, the payout control board 930 is an MPU (not shown) as a one-chip microcomputer including a CPU (not shown), ROM (not shown), and RAM (not shown), a timer circuit. Various circuits such as (not shown), a counter circuit (not shown), a clock generation circuit (not shown), a signal transmission / reception circuit (not shown) are mounted. Similarly to the RAM of the main control board 920, the RAM of the payout control board 930 is configured to be able to maintain internal data even in a power failure state.

  The sub control board 940 controls operations of various rendering devices, various light emitting devices, various acoustic devices, and the like based on instructions from the main control board 920.

(Control processing on the main control board)
Various control processes executed by the main control board 920 will be described. The control process in the main control board 920 can be broadly divided into a main process that is started upon recovery from a power failure state, and a periodic interruption (in the form of 4 ms (milliseconds) in this embodiment). It consists of timer interrupt processing to be executed.

  A main process executed by the main control board 920 will be described. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing an example of main processing of the main control board. In the main process of the main control board 920 (abbreviated as “main control main process” in the figure), as shown in FIG. 15, first, the main control board 920 is started up and various information is initialized. A series of control start processes (S1001 to S1020) are executed only once, and thereafter, an interrupt prohibition process S1021 for prohibiting an interrupt, a winning random number initial value counter (partial area of RAM) related to a special symbol, a special symbol Big hit symbol random number initial value counter (part of RAM), special hit symbol random number initial value counter (part of RAM), special symbol winning random number initial value counter (part of RAM) ) And the random number initial value update processing S1022 for updating the value of the winning random number initial value counter (part of the RAM) related to the normal symbol, the variation time, the variation pattern, etc. The variation counter updating process S1023 for updating the values of the first variation type counter to the fourth variation type counter (partial area of the RAM) for determination and the interrupt permitting process S1024 for permitting an interrupt are repeatedly executed. Is done. When a timer interrupt request is generated, the timer interrupt process is executed immediately after the interrupt permission process S1024.

  In the control start process, first, a program start process S1001 for setting an initial value in a stack pointer (part of the RAM) for controlling the execution of a program, an interrupt mode setting process S1002 for setting an interrupt mode, and a payout control board A stand-by standby process S1003 that waits for a predetermined time until 930, the sub-control board 940, and the like stand up is executed. Thereafter, the determination state S1004 of the initialization signal output from the initialization switch 907 of the power supply / emission control device 900, the determination S1005 of the value of the power failure information (part of the RAM), and the determination S1007 of the storage state of the stored information Based on this, it is determined whether or not the information of substantially the entire area of the RAM is erased. The storage state of the stored information is calculated by calculating a checksum value for a storage area in a predetermined range of the RAM (S1006), and the current checksum value and the power failure information update process S1102 accompanying the transition to the previous power failure state. Whether or not the exclusive OR of the checksum value calculated in step 2 and the RAM determination value that is the complement of 2 is “0” (S1007) and the checksum at the time of transition to the power failure state It is determined whether or not the values are the same. When the initialization signal is in the on state (S1004: Y), or when the power failure information is not a predetermined power failure value indicating that the stored information is stored and terminated when the power failure state is shifted (S1005: N), or the stored information is If not normally held (S1007: N), a RAM clear process S1008 for erasing information on substantially the entire area of the RAM is executed. In addition, when hardware initialization processing S1009 for initializing various devices connected to the main control board 920 is executed and the power failure information is a power failure value (S1010: N), the retained information is restored. RAM reset setting processing S1011 for initial setting of various information including and a return command setting processing S1012 for setting a return command indicating the completion of the setting are executed. On the other hand, when the power failure information is not a power failure value (S1010: Y) A RAM initial setting process S1013 for initializing various types of information without restoring the retained information and an initialization command setting process S1014 for setting an initialization command indicating completion of the setting are executed. By returning the stored information in the RAM return setting process S1011, the control state immediately before the transition to the previous power failure state is restored. In the RAM recovery setting process S1011 and the RAM initial setting process S1013, the power failure information is also set to a predetermined energization value different from the power failure value, and various error states such as a fraud detection error immediately before the transition to the previous power failure state. Even if an error occurs, all those error states are cleared. Also, the return command and the initialization command are output from the main control board 920 to both the payout control board 930 and the sub control board 940, and the payout control board 930 and the sub control board 940 that have received the return command and the initialization command. In each of these, a predetermined initialization process is executed.

  Also, the output state of the switch abnormality signal is determined (S1015), and if it is in the on state (S1015: Y), a connection abnormality command setting process S1016 for setting a connection abnormality command is executed. The connection abnormality command is output to the sub-control board 940, and the sub-control board 940 informs the decorative symbol display device 479 that a connection abnormality has occurred based on the reception of the command. . Further, it is determined whether the time-short state or the non-time-short state is set (S1017). If the time-short state is set (S1017: Y), a time-short command setting process S1018 for setting a time-short command is executed. If it is in the state (S1017: N), non-short-time command setting processing S1019 for setting a short-time command is executed. Also, a random number initial setting process S1020 for initializing the value of the winning random number counter (part of the RAM) related to the special symbol is executed.

  A timer interrupt process executed by the main control board 920 will be described. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing timer interrupt processing executed by the main control board. In the timer interrupt process (abbreviated as “main control interrupt process” in the figure) of the main control board 920, as shown in FIG. 16, first, an interrupt start process S1101 for starting a timer interrupt is executed. Specifically, a predetermined value is set in the interrupt control register. Thereafter, the power failure information update process S1102 to the external information setting process S1121 related to the substantial control of the gaming machine 100 is sequentially executed. Finally, a timer interrupt permission process for permitting the next timer interrupt is executed, and the current timer interrupt process ends. However, when the game progress is stopped based on various fraud detections (S1007: Y), the control signal output process S1108 to the external information setting process S1121 are not executed. In the following, various main processes will be described individually.

  In the power failure information update process S1102, the value of the power failure information (a part of the RAM) is updated based on the output state of the power failure signal output from the power monitoring unit 911 of the power monitoring device 910. Specifically, the output state of the power failure signal is confirmed three times, and when a power failure signal that is in the on state is detected in all three times, the power failure information is determined to be in the power failure state, and the value of the power failure information is changed to the RAM recovery setting process S1011 The energization value set in the RAM initial setting process S1013 is changed to a predetermined power failure value. On the other hand, when it is not determined that there is a power outage, the power outage information is maintained at the energization value. When the power failure information is changed to a power failure value, a checksum value for a storage area in a predetermined range of the RAM is calculated, and the 2's complement of the checksum value is set as the RAM determination value.

  In the random number update process S1103, the winning random number counter related to the special symbol, the big hit symbol random number counter, the small hit symbol random number counter, the stop pattern selection counter, and the winning random number counter related to the normal symbol are updated. Specifically, when the value of the winning random number counter related to the special symbol is a value different from the specified maximum value (for example, “576”), the value is changed by “1” larger than the current value, and the special symbol is changed. When the value of the winning random number counter related to is the specified maximum value, it is changed to the specified minimum value (“0”). However, if the value after the change is the same as the cyclic initial value for the winning random number counter related to the special symbol, the value of the winning random number counter related to the special symbol is the same as the winning random number initial value counter related to the special symbol. The cyclic initial value is also set to the same value as the winning random number initial value counter. For the big hit symbol random number counter, the small hit symbol random number counter, the stop pattern selection counter, and the winning random number counter related to the normal symbol, the specified maximum value and the specified minimum value are specific to those counters, and each counter The initial setting based on the cyclic initial value is updated in the same manner as in the case of the winning random number counter related to the special symbol, except that the initial value counter unique to the counter is referred to. The winning random number counter related to the special symbol and the winning random number initial value counter related to the special symbol have the same value range, and the big hit symbol random number counter and the big hit symbol random number initial value counter have the same value range, The small hit symbol random number counter and the small hit symbol random number initial value counter have the same value range, and the winning random number counter related to the normal symbol and the winning random number initial value counter related to the normal symbol have the same value range.

  In random number initial value update processing S1104, the winning random number initial value counter related to the special symbol, the big hit symbol random number initial value counter, the small hit symbol random number initial value counter, and the winning random number initial value counter related to the normal symbol are updated. Specifically, if the value of the winning random number initial value counter related to the special symbol is different from the specified maximum value (for example, “576”), the value is changed to a value “1” larger than the current value, When the value of the winning random number initial value counter related to the symbol is the specified maximum value, it is changed to the specified minimum value (“0”). The initial random number counter for the special symbol and the initial random number counter for the normal symbol are also the initial random numbers for the special symbol, except that the specified maximum value and the specified minimum value are unique to those counters. It is updated in the same way as the value counter.

  In the variation counter update process S1105, the values of the first variation type counter to the fourth variation type counter for determining the variation time, variation pattern, and the like are updated. Specifically, when the value of the first variation type counter is a value different from the specified maximum value (for example, “187”), it is changed to a value that is larger by “1” than the current value, and the special symbol When the value of the winning random number initial value counter is the specified maximum value, it is changed to the specified minimum value (“0”). The second variation type counter to the fourth variation type counter are also updated in the same manner as the first variation type counter except that the specified maximum value and the specified minimum value are values unique to those counters. Is done.

  In the game stop determination process S1106, when the fraud detection information is a fraud detection value, it is updated to the game stop value and various information for stopping the game progress is set. On the other hand, when the fraud detection information is not the fraud detection value or when the fraud detection value is already the game stop value, the game stop determination process S1106 ends without executing the substantial process. The fraud detection information is set to a fraud detection value when occurrence of various frauds is detected in the fraud detection processing S1111. In the determination process S1107, it is determined whether or not the game is stopped depending on whether or not the fraud detection information is a game stop value.

  In the control signal output process S1108, based on the control data stored in the output buffer, the special symbol display device 471 related to the first special symbol, the special symbol display device 472 related to the second special symbol, and the normal symbol related to the normal symbol Signals for controlling various notification devices such as the symbol display device 473 are output. Further, based on the control data stored in the output buffer, signals for controlling various actuators such as a ball feed solenoid 332, a firing solenoid 334, various entry restriction solenoids 462, 463, 464, and a guidance restriction motor 423 are output. The

  In the switch reading process S1109, signal states from the middle start winning switch 441, the right starting winning switch 442, the lower large winning switch 443, the upper large winning switch 444, the starting switch 446 and the general winning switches 449A and 449B are read. The change in the detection state of the game ball by various switches is detected. Specifically, in the switch reading process S1009, the signal states from the various switches are read into the input buffer (part of the RAM) twice over a predetermined time interval, and the signals from the various switches are read. Each time, the signal state read for the first time (hereinafter abbreviated as “first signal state”) and the signal state read for the second time (hereinafter abbreviated as “second signal state”) Based on the detection state detected by the previous timer interrupt (hereinafter abbreviated as “previous detection state”), changes in the detection state of various switches are detected. More specifically, for each switch, when the previous detection state is the off state, the first signal state is the on state, and the second signal state is the on state. And a detection flag (a partial area of the RAM) corresponding to the type of switch is set.

  In the timer update process S1110, a special symbol related control timer, a normal symbol related control timer, an upper prize winning control timer, an illegal lower prize winning monitoring delay timer, an illegal upper prize winning monitoring delay timer, a matching error release delay timer, and vibration sensor game stop Various timers (a predetermined area of the RAM) such as a monitoring timer and a radio wave sensor monitoring delay timer are updated. Specifically, when the value of the special symbol related control timer is not a predetermined release value (for example, “0”), it is changed to a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the current value, and the current value is the release value. In some cases, the release value is maintained.

  In the fraud detection process S1111, an illegal act of forcibly entering a game ball into various winning devices or forcing the various winning devices to operate is detected. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 17, based on a signal from the open / close sensor 494 that detects whether the entry restriction mechanism 454 of the top prize winning device 434 is in the entry prohibition posture or the entry permission posture, An unauthorized act of forcibly shifting the entry restriction mechanism 454 to the entry allowable posture without being based on the operation of the upper entry restriction switching solenoid 464 is detected, and guidance is performed to determine whether the distribution mechanism 455 of the top prize winning device 434 is in the non-induction posture. Based on the signal from the distribution sensor 495 that detects whether the posture is detected, an illegal act of forcibly shifting the distribution mechanism 455 to the guidance posture without being based on the operation of the upper distribution switching solenoid 465 is detected (S1201). ). In addition, based on the setting status of the detection flags of the top prize winning switch 444, the non-specific path switch 447 and the specific path switch 448 during the vibration guidance monitoring period, the game ball is forced into the specific path 60E by improper vibration to the gaming machine 100. A fraudulent act to be guided is detected (S1202). Whether or not it is the vibration induction monitoring period is determined in vibration sensor monitoring processing S1205 described later. Further, based on a signal from the radio wave sensor 493 that detects radio waves, an illegal act of forcibly operating the upper entry restriction switching solenoid 464 so as to shift the entry restriction mechanism 454 to the approach allowable posture is detected (S1203). . Further, based on a signal from the magnetic sensor 491 for detecting magnetism, the game ball is forcibly guided to various winning devices such as the start winning device 431 and the upper prize device 434 by a magnetic action, or the upper prize is won. An unauthorized act of forcibly guiding the game ball to the specific passage 60E in the device 434 is detected (S1204). Based on the signal from the vibration sensor 492 that detects vibration, it is determined whether or not to set the vibration induction monitoring period (S1205). Further, in a normal game, the start winning device 432 is forced to play the game ball based on the setting state of the detection flag of the right start winning switch 442 during a period in which the right start winning switch 442 does not substantially detect the game ball. Or an unauthorized act of forcing the right start winning switch 442 to be detected is detected (S1206). Further, in a normal game, a game ball is placed in the top prize winning device 434 based on the setting status of the detection flag of the top prize winning switch 444 during a period in which the gaming ball is not substantially detected by the top prize winning switch 444. An unauthorized act of forcibly entering or forcibly sensing the upper prize winning switch 444 is detected (S1207). Further, based on the setting status of the detection flag of the lower prize winning switch 443 during a period in which a game ball is not substantially detected by the lower prize winning switch 443 in a normal game, a game ball is placed in the lower prize winning device 433. An unauthorized act of forcibly entering or forcibly sensing the lower prize winning switch 443 is detected (S1208).

  Here, the illegal lower prize winning monitoring process S1208 will be described in more detail. In the unauthorized lower prize winning monitoring process S1208, the illegal lower prize winning monitoring delay timer is released, and the special symbol related state identification value is not “4” indicating the control state of the lower prize winning device 433 in the allowed entry state. In this case (S1301: N, S1302: N), and when the detection flag of the lower big prize switch 443 is set (S1303: N), the detection flag of the lower big prize switch 443 is canceled (S1304). Then, the fraud detection counter (predetermined area in the RAM) is updated to a value larger by “1” than the current value (S1305), and a fraud detection command is set (S1306).

  In the winning detection response process S1112 shown in FIG. 16, as shown in FIG. 19, the middle start winning counter (predetermined area in the RAM) and the first payout are based on the detection of the game ball by the middle starting winning switch 441. The counter (predetermined area in the RAM) is updated (S1401), the first payout counter is updated based on the detection of the game ball by the right start winning switch 442 (S1402), and the game ball is detected by the top prize switch 444. Based on this, the upper prize winning counter (predetermined area of the RAM) and the first payout counter are updated (S1403), and the second payout counter (predetermined area of the RAM) is updated based on the detection of the game ball by the lower prize winning switch 443. The second payout counter is updated based on the detection of the game ball by one of the general winning switches 449A and 449B (S1404). It is updated (S1405). If the detection flag of the start switch 446 is set based on the detection of the game ball by the start switch 446 (S1406: N), a right hit command is set (S1407). If the detection flag of the middle start winning switch 441 is set based on the detection of the game ball by the middle start winning switch 441 (S1408: N), the left strike command is set (S1409).

  In the launch control process S1113 shown in FIG. 16, launch related information for controlling the launch of the game ball by the launch device 330 is updated. Specifically, the operation flag of the ball feed solenoid 332 that drives the ball feed mechanism 331 and the operation flag of the firing solenoid 334 that drives the firing mechanism 333 are updated.

  In the input signal monitoring process S1114, it is detected whether the intermediate block 103 is opened or closed with respect to the outer frame 101 based on the output state of the signal from the open / close detection switch 108 via the payout control board 930. Is done. Further, based on the output state of the signal from the open / close detection switch 109 via the payout control board 940, it is detected whether or not the front block 102 is closed with respect to the intermediate block 103.

  In the payout state monitoring process S1115, information representing the payout control state output from the payout control board 930 is monitored, and various payout state commands corresponding to the payout control state are set as necessary. The sub control board 940 that has received the payout state command causes the decorative symbol display device 479 and the audio devices 281 and 282 to execute notification according to the type of the payout state command.

  In the payout signal output process S1116, various prize ball commands are set based on the values of the first payout counter and the second payout counter as necessary, and are output to the payout control board 930. The first payout counter and the second payout counter are updated according to the setting of the prize ball command.

  In the special symbol related process S1117, the unit game right holding control relating to the first special symbol and the unit game control relating to the first special symbol and the second special symbol are executed. Specifically, operation control of the special symbol hold display device 476 is executed in the hold control of the right of the unit game related to the first special symbol. In addition, in the unit game control related to the first special symbol, the operation control of the special symbol display device 471 related to the first special symbol is executed, and when the big win is won in the first special symbol lottery, the lower big prize device 433 The operation control is further executed. In addition, in the unit game control related to the second special symbol, the operation control of the special symbol display device 472 related to the second special symbol is executed, and when the big win is won in the second special symbol lottery, the lower big prize device 433 On the other hand, in the case of winning a small hit in the second special symbol lottery, the operation control of the top prize winning device 434 is further executed. Further, when a predetermined condition is satisfied during the operation of the big prize device 434, the operation control of the lower big prize device 433 is also executed.

  In the normal symbol related process S1118, the unit game right holding control related to the normal symbol and the unit game control related to the normal symbol are executed. Specifically, the operation control of the normal symbol hold display device 478 is executed in the hold control of the right of the unit game related to the normal symbol. In the unit game control related to the normal symbol, the operation control of the normal symbol display device 473 related to the normal symbol is executed, and when the winning is won in the normal symbol lottery, the operation control of the right start winning device 432 is further executed.

  In the display control process S1119, in order to control the operations of the special symbol display device 471 related to the first special symbol, the special symbol display device 472 related to the second special symbol, the special symbol hold display device 476, etc. in the special symbol related process S1117 Based on various information to be updated, output data for specifically operating these devices is synthesized. The synthesized output data is output to each device in the control signal output process S1108 in the next interrupt process.

  In the motor control process S1120, operation control of the induction restriction motor 423 that drives the induction restriction mechanism 421 of the central structure 420 is executed. Specifically, excitation pattern data for operating a stepping motor as the induction regulating motor 423 is set. The set excitation pattern data is output to the induction regulating motor 423 in the control signal output process S1108 in the next interruption process.

  In the external information setting process S1121, output data to be output to an external device such as a data display device (not shown) or a management device (not shown) electrically connected to the gaming machine 100 is set. This output data is output to each device in the control signal output process S1108 in the next interrupt process.

  Here, the special symbol related process S1117 will be described in detail. FIG. 20 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the special symbol related process. FIGS. 29 and 30 are flowcharts showing the first half and the second half of an example of the top prize winning device operating process in the special symbol related process, respectively, and FIG. 31 is the top prize winning device stop in the special symbol related process. It is a flowchart showing an example of a process.

  In the special symbol related process S1117, as shown in FIG. 20, it is determined whether or not the detection flag of the middle start winning switch 441 is set (S1501), and if the detection flag is set, The middle start winning process S1502 is executed. Also, it is determined whether the special symbol related control timer is set (whether the value is other than “0”) or released (whether the value is “0”), and the special symbol related control timer is determined. If is canceled, a zero flag is set. It is determined based on the zero flag whether the special symbol related control timer in the special symbol variation starting process S1504 to the upper prize winning device stopping process S1512 is set (operating) or released (stopped). Then, according to the special symbol related state identification value, any one of the special symbol variation start processing S1504 to the top prize winning device stop processing S1512 is selectively executed. Here, the special symbol related state identification value is a value for identifying the progress stage of the unit game control related to the first special symbol and the second special symbol, and the special symbol related control timer performs time control in each progress stage. And is commonly used in all progress stages. In the following, main processes will be described for each process.

  In the middle start winning process S1502, the number of special symbol reservations is updated when the number of reserved unit game rights related to the first special symbol (hereinafter abbreviated as "special symbol reservation number") is not greater than the maximum allowable number. A command including information on the number of reserved special symbols that will be transmitted to the sub-control board 940 is acquired from a set of random numbers from the winning random number counter, the big hit symbol counter, and the stop pattern selection counter related to the special symbol. Is done.

  In the special symbol variation start processing S1504, as shown in FIG. 21, it is determined whether or not the special symbol reservation number is “0” (S1601). If the special symbol reservation number is not “0” (S1601: N), various information is initially set to start the unit game control related to the first special symbol (S1602), and the winning random number counter, the big hit symbol counter related to the special symbol already acquired, and the stop Each set of random numbers based on the pattern selection counter is forwarded to a predetermined area of a RAM (not shown) while maintaining the acquisition order (S1603). As a result, the first set of random numbers acquired at the earliest is determined as a winning determination target in the current first special symbol lottery. On the other hand, when the number of special symbol hold is “0” (S1601: Y), it is determined whether or not the detection flag of the right start winning switch 442 is set (S1604), and the detection flag is set. If it is present (S1604: N), various information is initialized to start the unit game control related to the second special symbol (S1605), and the winning random number counter, jackpot symbol counter related to the special symbol, A set of random numbers is acquired from the winning symbol counter and the stop pattern selection counter (S1606). As a result, the obtained set of random numbers is determined as a winning determination target in the current second special symbol lottery.

  In addition, the winning determination is performed based on the random number acquired from the winning random number counter among the set of random numbers that are the current determination targets (S1607). Specifically, in the unit game control according to the first special symbol, it is determined whether it is a big hit or a lost game, and in the case of a big hit, a big hit flag (a predetermined area of the RAM) is set. Based on the random number acquired from the jackpot symbol counter among the set of random numbers to be determined for winning this time, the symbol corresponding to the stop symbol according to the first special symbol corresponds to the non-time bonus jackpot (hereinafter referred to as “non-time bonus bonus symbol”). Or a symbol corresponding to the time and juncture bonus (hereinafter also abbreviated as "time and juncture symbol"). In the case of a loss, the stop symbol related to the first special symbol is determined as a predetermined loss symbol. In addition, in the unit game control related to the second special symbol, it is determined whether it is a big hit, a small hit or a loss, and if it is a big win, a big hit flag is set and the current winning determination is made. Based on the random number obtained from the jackpot symbol counter among the set of random numbers, it is determined whether the stop symbol related to the second special symbol is a non-temporal bonus symbol or an hourly bonus symbol, Is set, the small hit flag is set, and the symbol corresponding to the normal shiftable small hit based on the random number obtained from the small hit symbol counter among the set of random numbers to be selected this time Is abbreviated as “normally transitionable small hit symbol”) or a symbol corresponding to a short shiftable small hit symbol (hereinafter also abbreviated as “short shiftable small hit symbol”). That. In the case of a loss, the stop symbol related to the second special symbol is determined to be a predetermined loss symbol. After the stop symbol is determined, depending on the type of the special symbol and the type of the stop symbol, the stop pattern identification value indicating the type of jackpot, the special game mode identification value indicating the game mode in the special game state, and the special game state after A time reduction flag indicating the state of the gaming state is set.

  In addition, the first special symbol based on the random number acquired from the stop pattern selection counter and the random number newly acquired from the first variation type counter to the fourth variation type counter among the set of random numbers that are the current determination targets. And the variable display time related to the second special symbol is determined, the special symbol related control timer is set to a value corresponding to the variable display time, the variation pattern determining the effect mode related to the decorative symbol is selected, and the variation command is It is set (S1608). Thereafter, various types of information are set in order to start the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol (S1609). At this time, the special symbol related state identification value is changed to “1”. As a result, the special symbol variation display processing S1505 is executed in the next timer interruption.

  In addition, when the special symbol hold number is “0” and the detection flag of the right start winning switch 442 is not set (S1601: Y, S1604: Y), the display of the decorative symbol display device 479 is a predetermined demonstration. Processing (S1610 to S1612) for determining whether or not to change to display is executed.

  In the special symbol variation display process S1505, the first special symbol variation display control and the second special symbol variation display control are executed. Specifically, when the variable display time has not elapsed since the start of the variable display and the special symbol related control timer is set, the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is continued. Note that, by receiving the variation command in the sub-control device 940, the decorative symbol effect display is also performed in the variation effect mode according to the variation pattern selected in the special symbol variation start processing S1504. On the other hand, when the special symbol related control timer is canceled because the variable display time has elapsed from the start of the variable display, the first special symbol or the second special symbol is started in order to start the fixed display of the first special symbol. The stop symbol related to the symbol or the second special symbol is set as a display symbol, the special symbol related control timer is set to a value corresponding to a predetermined fixed display time, and the special symbol related state identification value is changed to “2”. . As a result, the special symbol confirmation display process S1506 is executed in the timer interruption from the next time.

  In the special symbol fixed display processing S1506, the fixed display control of the first special symbol and the fixed display control of the second special symbol are executed. Specifically, when the fixed display time has not elapsed since the start of the fixed display and the special symbol related control timer is set, the fixed display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is continued. In addition, by the reception of the variation command in the sub-control device 940, the decorative symbol effect display is also performed in the definite effect mode according to the variation pattern selected in the special symbol variation start processing S1504. On the other hand, if the special symbol related control timer is canceled due to the lapse of the final display time from the start of the final display, the lower big prize device will be used if the big win is won according to the lottery result. Various information is updated in order to shift to the operation control of 433, and in the case of winning the small hit, various information is updated in order to shift to the operation control of the top prize winning device 434. In the case where neither winning nor winning is won, various information is updated in order to shift to the next unit game control related to the first special symbol and the second special symbol. At this time, if the jackpot is won, the special symbol related state identification value is changed to “3”, and the special symbol related control timer is set to a predetermined operation start waiting time (opening time) for the lower prize winning device 434. The special symbol related state identification value is changed to “7” when it is set to the corresponding value and the small hit is won, and the special symbol related state identification value is set to “0” when it is lost. It is changed and the special symbol related control timer is canceled. In accordance with the change of the special symbol related state identification value, the lower big prize device operation start processing S1507, the upper big prize device operation processing S1511 or the special symbol fluctuation start processing S1504 is executed in the next timer interruption. In addition, when the jackpot flag is not set and in the last unit game control in the short-time gaming state, various information is updated to end the short-time gaming state and shift to the normal gaming state. The In addition, since the operation flag of the upper entry restriction solenoid 454 is set when the small win is won, the upper prize winning device 434 starts shifting to the entry allowable state at the next timer interruption. It becomes.

  Here, the special symbol confirmation display process S1506 will be described in detail. In the special symbol confirmation display processing S1506, it is determined whether or not a special symbol related control timer is set (S1701). When the special symbol related control timer is set (S1701: Y), the fixed display is started. Since the fixed display time has not elapsed, the special symbol fixed display process S1506 is terminated without executing the substantial process. On the other hand, when the special symbol related control timer is not set (S1701: N), it is determined whether or not the big hit flag is set (S1702). When the big hit flag is not set (S1702: N), the variation selection state counter is updated (S1703). In addition, it is determined whether or not the time-short state counter is set (S1704). If the time-short state counter is set (S1704: N), the value is decreased by “1” from the current value. It is changed (S1705). Thereafter, it is determined again whether or not the time-short state counter is set (S1706). If the time-short state counter is released (S1706: N), the special number of the final number of times in the short-time gaming state is determined. Due to the unit game control related to the symbol, the short time state flag is canceled (S1707), and the non-short time state game state command is set (S1708). By releasing the short-time state flag, the short-time game state is ended and the normal game state is restored. Further, it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is set (S1709).

  When neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set (S1702: N, S1709: N), that is, when the lottery result in the winning determination processing S1607 (see FIG. 21) is lost, the special symbol related state identification The value is changed to “0”, and the special symbol related control timer is released (S1710).

  When the small hit flag is set (S1702: N, S1709: Y), that is, when the lottery result in the winning determination processing S1607 (see FIG. 21) is a small hit, a small win winning command is set. (S1711), the special symbol-related state identification value is changed to “7”, and the special symbol-related control timer corresponds to the maximum valid time of the top big prize switch 444 in the top big prize device 434 that operates with a small hit. And the operation flag of the upper entry restriction solenoid 464 is set (S1712). In the small hit start setting process S1712, various information used for controlling the operation of the top prize winning device 434 is further canceled.

  When the big hit flag is set (S1702: Y), that is, when the lottery result in the winning determination processing S1607 (see FIG. 21) is a big hit, various kinds of games are made to shift the gaming state to the special gaming state. A special game state transition setting process S1713 for setting information is executed. Specifically, in the special game state transition setting process S1713, as shown in FIG. 23, it is determined whether or not the special game mode identification value is “1” (S101), and the special game mode identification value is determined. When it is not “1” (S101: Y), that is, when the special game mode identification value is “0”, the special symbol related control timer is set to a value corresponding to a predetermined operation start waiting time (a predetermined area in the ROM). The maximum allowable entry time buffer (predetermined area of the RAM) is set to a value (predetermined area of the ROM) corresponding to the maximum allowable entry time, and the intermediate entry prohibition time buffer (predetermined area of the RAM) ) Is set to a value corresponding to a predetermined standard entry prohibition time (a predetermined area in the ROM), and a final entry prohibition time buffer (predetermined area in the RAM) is set to a value corresponding to the predetermined standard entry prohibition time (a predetermined value in the ROM). Stored in the area), the operation end waiting time buffer (predetermined area in the RAM) is set to a value (stored in a predetermined area in the ROM) corresponding to the predetermined operation end waiting time, and the big prize allowance counter is set to the predetermined value. Is set to the number of times of entry permitted state transition (for example, 15 times) (S102). Also, a special gaming state start command is set (S103). On the other hand, when the special game mode identification value is “1”, the special symbol related control timer is set to a value corresponding to a predetermined operation start waiting time, and the maximum allowable entry time buffer (a predetermined area of the RAM) is set. The value corresponding to the maximum allowable entry time (predetermined area in ROM) is set, and the intermediate entry prohibition time buffer (predetermined area in RAM) is set to a value corresponding to the predetermined extended entry prohibition time (predetermined area in ROM). The final entry prohibition time buffer (predetermined area of RAM) is set to a value (predetermined area of ROM) corresponding to a predetermined standard entry prohibition time, and the operation end waiting time buffer (predetermined area of RAM) is set. The value corresponding to the predetermined operation end waiting time is set, and the big prize allowance counter is set to a predetermined entry allowable state transition number (for example, 15 times) (S104). The second mode special game state transition setting process S104 is the same process as the first mode special game state transition setting process S102 except that the setting value of the intermediate entry prohibition time buffer is different. Also, a special game state start command is set (S105), and a special special game state transition command is set (S106).

  Further, after the special game state transition setting process S1713, as shown in FIG. 22, the special symbol related state identification value is changed to “3”, the time-short state counter is canceled, the variation selection state counter is canceled, The short time flag is canceled and the special gaming state identification value is canceled (S1714).

  In addition, after the process according to the lottery result (S1710, S1712, 1714), the big hit flag and the small hit flag are released, and various information used for display control of the special symbol is released (S1715).

  In the lower prize-winning device operation start process S1507, a process for starting the operation of the lower prize-winning device 433 is executed. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 24, when the operation start standby time has not elapsed since the end of the fixed display and the special symbol related control timer is set (S1801: Y), the standby state Will continue. On the other hand, when the special symbol related control timer is canceled because the operation start standby time has elapsed since the end of the confirmation display (S1801: N), the special symbol related control timer is A value corresponding to the allowable entry time is set (S1802), the special symbol related state identification value is changed to “4” (S1803), and the number of game balls entering the lower prize-winning device 433 is set for each allowable entry state. The special prize counter to be measured is released (S1804), and the operation flag of the lower entry restriction solenoid 463 is set (S1805). As a result, in the next timer interrupt, the lower prize-winning device 433 starts shifting to the first entry allowable state, and the special symbol related state identification value is changed to “4” in the next timer interrupt. As a result, the lower large prize-permitting process S1508 is executed. Also, the big prize allowance counter indicating the remaining number of times that the lower major prize winning device 433 is shifted to the entry permitted state is changed to a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the current value, and the lower major prize winning device 433 is shifted to the entry permitted state. The sub-big prize allowance counter indicating the number of times is changed to a value obtained by adding “1” from the current value, and a big prize allowance command corresponding to the changed value of the big prize allowance counter is set (S1806).

  In the lower major prize-permitting process S1508, a process when the lower major prize-winning device 433 is in the entry-permitted state is executed. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 25, when the maximum allowable entry time has not elapsed since the start of the transition to the entry allowable state of the lower prize apparatus 433 and the special symbol related control timer is set. If the detection flag of the lower big prize switch 443 is set (S1901: N) (S1902: N), the value of the big prize counter is changed to a value larger by “1” than the current value ( In S1903), when the value of the changed big prize counter is less than a prescribed number (for example, 10 balls) (S1904: Y), the entry permission state is continued. On the other hand, when the special symbol-related control timer is canceled because the maximum allowable entry time has elapsed since the start of the transition to the entry allowable state of the lower prize-winning device 433 (S1901: Y), or the value of the big prize counter is defined. When the number is greater than or equal to the number (S1904: N), the special symbol related control timer is stored in the final entry prohibition time buffer when the final entry allowable state is set and the big prize allowable counter is “0”. Is set to a value corresponding to the standard entry prohibition time (S1906), and is stored in the intermediate entry prohibition time buffer when the entry allowance state is other than the final round and the big prize allowance counter is not "0". Is set to a value corresponding to the standard entry prohibition time or extended entry prohibition time (S1907), the special symbol related state identification value is changed to “5” (S1908), Operation flag regulation solenoid 463 is released (S1909), illegal under special winning monitoring delay timer is set to a value corresponding to a predetermined lower big winning monitoring delay time (S1910).

  In the lower major prize-preventing prohibited process S1509, a process when the lower major prize-winning device 433 is in the entry prohibited state is executed. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 26, the standard entry prohibition time and the entry allowance other than the last round are permitted after the last entry permitted state from the start of the transition to the entry prohibited state of the lower prize winning device 433. After the state, when the standard entry prohibition time or the extended entry prohibition time has not elapsed and the special symbol related control timer is set (S2001: Y), the entry prohibition state is continued. On the other hand, when the special symbol related control timer is canceled because the standard entry prohibition time or the extended entry prohibition time has elapsed since the start of the transition to the entry prohibition state of the lower prize-winning device 433 (S2001: N, S2002: N ), The special symbol related control timer is set to a value corresponding to the maximum allowable time for each entry of the lower prize-winning device 433 in order to shift to the next allowable entry state (S2003), and the special symbol related state identification value is set. Is changed to “4” (S2004), the big prize counter is released (S2005), the illegal lower big prize monitoring delay timer is released (S2006), and the operation flag of the lower entry restriction solenoid 463 is set (S2007). . Further, the entry allowable state transition number update process S2008 is executed, and as shown in FIG. 27, in the entry allowable state transition number update process S2008, the big prize allowable counter is changed to a value smaller by “1” than the current value. (S2101), the sub-big prize allowance counter is changed to a value that is larger by “1” than the current value (S2102), and the value is changed to a predetermined entry permissible state number of times according to the changed value of the sub-big prize allowance counter. When the number is less than (specified number of times in the figure) (S2003: N), an entry allowable state transition command is set (S2104), and the value is equal to or greater than the predetermined number of allowable allowable state transitions (S2003: In Y), a final approach allowable state transition command is set (S2105). Further, when the special symbol related control timer is canceled because the last maximum entry prohibition time has elapsed since the start of the transition to the entry prohibition state of the lower prize-winning device 433 (S2001: N, S2002: Y). In order to shift to the operation end standby state, the special symbol related control timer is set to a value corresponding to the operation end standby time (ending time) stored in the operation end standby time buffer (S2009), and the special game state is entered. The time flag is not set according to the type of transition opportunity (S2010: Y) via the special game state based on the normal big hit of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, and the normal shiftable small hit of the second special symbol In the special game state, the normal state transition effect command (S2011) and the time reduction flag are set (S2010: Y). In the special game state based on the special symbol time bonus and the special game state via the second special symbol time shift possible small hit, a short time state transition effect command is set (S2012), and the special symbol related state identification value is set. It is changed to “6” (S2013). As a result, in the entry prohibition state other than the final round, the lower prize-winning device 433 starts transition to the entry-permitted state at the next timer interrupt, and the lower-big prize-allowed processing is performed at the next and subsequent timer interruptions. On the other hand, in the last entry prohibition state, the entry prohibition state of the lower prize-winning device 433 is maintained in the next and subsequent timer interruptions, and the lower prize-winning device operation end process S1510 is executed. Will be.

  In the lower prize-winning apparatus operation end process S1510, a process for ending the operation control of the lower prize-winning apparatus 433 is executed. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 28, when the operation completion standby time has not elapsed since the start of the operation completion standby state of the lower prize-winning device 433 and the special symbol related control timer is set (S2201). : Y), the operation end standby state is continued. On the other hand, when the operation end standby time has elapsed since the start of the operation end standby state of the lower prize-winning device 433 and the special symbol related control timer is released (S2201: N), the first special symbol and the first special symbol In the case of the special game state based on the time special jackpot relating to the 2 special symbol and the special game state via the time special shiftable small hit relating to the second special symbol, the time short state flag is set (S2202), When the maximum number of short-time games is set (S2203) and the special game state is based on the normal special jackpot related to the first special symbol and the second special symbol, and the special game state is passed through the normal transitionable jackpot of the second special symbol. The short-time state flag is maintained in the release state (S2202), and the short-time state counter is maintained in the release state (S2203). Further, when the short-time state flag is not set (S2204: N), the selection of the variation pattern related to the first special symbol in the unit game control of the predetermined number of times after the special game state is made different from other unit game controls. The variable selection state counter is set to a prescribed value (for example, “20”) corresponding to a prescribed prescribed number of times (S2205) and a non-short-time command is set (S2206), while a short-time state flag is set. In the case (S2204: Y), the variable selection state counter is maintained in the released state (S2207) and the time reduction command is set (S2208). Finally, various information is updated to stop the lower prize-winning device 433 (S2209).

  In the upper prize winning device operation process S1511, a process for controlling the operation of the upper prize winning device 434 is executed. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 29, it is determined whether or not the detection flag of the non-specific passage switch 447 is set (S2301), and the detection flag is set (S2301: N). The discharge counter is changed to a value obtained by adding “1” to the current value (S2302). In addition, it is determined whether or not the detection flag of the specific passage switch 448 is set (S2303). When the detection flag is set (S2303: N), the discharge counter (a predetermined area of the RAM) is set. The current value is changed to a value obtained by adding “1” (S2304), and the upper prize winning counter (predetermined area of RAM) is set and the specific passage valid flag (predetermined area of RAM) is set. If it is present (S2305: N, S2306: Y), various types of information are set in order to shift to the special game state (S2307). Specifically, the big hit flag is set, the time reduction state counter is released, the time reduction state flag is released, the specific path valid flag is released, and a predetermined maximum allowable entry allowable state transfer number is set in the allowable entry state transfer counter. The Also, it is determined whether or not the top prize winning switch 444 is set (S2308), and when the detection flag is set (S2308: N), the top prize winning counter is set to “1” as the current value. When the value is changed to the added value (S2309), and the big prize counter is less than a predetermined number (for example, “10”) (S2310: N), the big prize counter is also set to “1” as the current value. The value is changed to the added value (S2311). When the changed big prize counter is equal to or greater than the prescribed number and the operation flag of the upper entry restriction solenoid 454 is set (S2312: N, S2313: N), the operation flag of the upper entry restriction solenoid 454 is canceled ( S2314), the special symbol related control timer is reset to a value corresponding to the detection allowable extension time of the upper prize winning switch 444 (S2315). As a result, regardless of the maximum allowable entry time for the top prize winning device 434, the top prize winning device 434 enters the entry prohibited state.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 30, when the maximum allowable entry time has not elapsed since the start of the transition to the entry allowable state of the top prize winning device 434 and the special symbol related control timer is set (S2316: N) is a guidance start value indicating that a predetermined guidance start waiting time has elapsed from the start of the transition to the entry permitted state of the top prize winning device 433 according to the value of the special symbol related control timer ( In S2318: Y), the operation flag of the distribution switching solenoid 464 is set and the specific passage valid flag is set (S2319, S2320), and the fact that the maximum guide time has passed since the guide start waiting time has passed. If it is the guidance end value to be represented (S2321: Y), the operation flag of the distribution switching solenoid 464 is canceled (S2322), and the entry permission status of the top prize winning device 434 is displayed. When the maximum allowable entry time has elapsed from the start of the transition to, and the valid period end value represents that the allowable detection extension time of the specific path switch 448 has elapsed from the elapse of the maximum guidance time (S2323: Y). Then, the operation flag of the upper entry restriction solenoid 464 is released (S2324), the specific passage valid flag is released (S2325), and the solenoid operation end flag (a predetermined area of the RAM) is set (S2326). After the solenoid operation end flag is set, it is not necessary to make a determination according to the intermediate value of the special symbol related control timer, so that various determination processes and various processes associated with the determination are not executed (S2317: Y; Skip of S2318 to S2326). On the other hand, if the maximum valid time of the big prize switch 444 has elapsed since the start of the transition to the entry allowable state of the upper prize winning device 434 and the special symbol related control timer is released (S2316: Y), Various pieces of information are updated to stop the big winning device 434 (S2327). As a result, the special symbol related control timer is set to a value corresponding to the operation completion standby time of the lower prize-winning device 433, and the special symbol related state identification value is changed to “8”.

  In the upper prize winning device stop process S1512, a process for stopping the upper prize winning device 434 is executed. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 31, the shortest operation end waiting time of the upper prize winning device 434 has not elapsed since the start of the operation completion waiting state of the upper prize winning device 434, and the special symbol related control timer is When it is set (S2401: Y), when the detection flag of the specific passage switch 448 is set (S2406: Y), the discharge counter is changed to a value obtained by adding “1” from the current value (S2407). ) And the detection flag of the non-specific passage switch 447 is set (S2408: Y), the value of the discharge counter is increased by changing the discharge counter to a value obtained by adding “1” from the current value (S2409). The operation end standby state is continued until the value of the winning counter becomes equal to or greater than the value of the winning counter (S2410: Y) (S2411 to S2415 are skipped). In addition, since the value of the discharge counter does not exceed the value of the upper prize winning counter, the operation completion waiting time of the upper prize winning device 434 has elapsed since the start of the operation completion waiting state of the upper prize winning device 434, and the special symbol related control is performed. When the timer is released (S2401: N), the alignment abnormality cancellation delay timer is set to a value corresponding to a predetermined alignment abnormality cancellation delay time (S2402), and the discharge abnormality transmission flag is set. If not (S2403: N), the abnormal discharge transmission flag is set and the abnormal discharge command is set (S2404, S2405). Thereafter, as in the above case, the value of the discharge counter is the value of the top prize winning counter. The operation end standby state is continued until the value exceeds the value.

  When the value of the discharge counter becomes equal to or greater than the value of the top prize winning counter in the operation completion standby state of the top prize winning device 434 (S2410: N), an alignment command is set (S2411) and the big hit flag is set. If it is not set (S2412: N), various information is updated to shift to the unit game related to the next special symbol (S2413), and if the jackpot flag is set, the game A special game state transition setting process S2414 for setting various information in order to shift the state to the special game state is executed. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 32, it is determined whether or not the special game mode identification value is “3” (S101), and the special game mode identification value is not “3” (S201: Y). ), That is, when the special game mode identification value is “2”, the special symbol related state identification value is changed to “3”, and the special symbol related control timer is a value corresponding to a predetermined operation start waiting time ( Stored in a predetermined area of the ROM), the maximum allowable entry time buffer (predetermined area of the RAM) is set to a value corresponding to the predetermined maximum allowable entry time (predetermined area of the ROM), and the intermediate entry prohibition time The buffer (predetermined area of RAM) is set to a value (predetermined area of ROM) corresponding to the predetermined standard entry prohibition time, and the final entry prohibition time buffer (predetermined area of RAM) is set to the predetermined standard entry prohibition time. Corresponding value (ROM Stored in a predetermined area), the operation end waiting time buffer (predetermined area in the RAM) is set to a value (stored in a predetermined area in the ROM) corresponding to the predetermined operation end waiting time, and the variation selection state counter Is released (S202). The third mode special game state transition setting process S203 is substantially the same process as the first mode special game state transition setting process S102 (see FIG. 23) except that the setting value corresponding to the operation start waiting time is different. On the other hand, when the special game mode identification value is “3”, the special symbol related state identification value is changed to “3”, and the special symbol related control timer is set to a value corresponding to a predetermined operation start waiting time. The maximum entry allowable time buffer (predetermined area of RAM) is set to a value (predetermined area of ROM) corresponding to the maximum allowable entry time, and the intermediate entry prohibition time buffer (predetermined area of RAM) is set to a predetermined extended entry. A value corresponding to the prohibition time (a predetermined area in the ROM) is set, and a final entry prohibition time buffer (a predetermined area in the RAM) is set to a value corresponding to the predetermined standard entry prohibition time (a predetermined area in the ROM). The operation end waiting time buffer (a predetermined area of the RAM) is set to a value corresponding to the predetermined operation end waiting time, and the variation selection state counter is canceled (S203). The fourth aspect special game state transition setting process S203 is the same process as the first aspect special game state transition setting process S202 except that the setting value of the intermediate entry prohibition time buffer is different. Also, a special special game state transition command is set (S204).

  After the special gaming state transition setting process S2414, as shown in FIG. 31, the big hit flag is released, the hourly state counter is released, the hourly flag is released, and the special gaming state identification value is released (S2415). .

  As a result, when the big hit flag is not set, the special symbol related control timer is canceled and the special symbol related state identification value is changed to “0”. When S1504 is executed and the jackpot flag is set, the special symbol related control timer is set to a value corresponding to a predetermined operation start waiting time of the lower big prize winning device 433 and the special symbol related state is set. The identification value is changed to “3”, and the lower prize-winning device operation start process S1507 is executed in the next timer interruption.

(Configuration of features of the present invention)
The game progress in the special game state, which is the main feature of the present invention, and the configuration related thereto will be described in detail. As described above, the gaming machine 100 includes the gaming board 400 (see FIG. 7), the main control board 920 (see FIG. 14), the sub control board 940, the acoustic devices 281 and 282 (see FIG. 3), Various frame light emitting devices 271 to 275 (see FIG. 14) are provided.

  As described above, the game board 400 includes a start winning device 431 (a kind of [other start winning device]; see FIGS. 6 and 7) and a middle start winning switch 441 ([other start Winning device entry medium detecting means]; see FIG. 14), start winning device 432 (see FIG. 14), a second special symbol including an entry restriction mechanism 452 (see FIGS. 6 and 7) and a right entry restriction solenoid 462 (see FIG. 14). A kind of [start winning device] (see FIGS. 6 and 7), a right start winning switch 442 ([start winning device entering medium detecting means]; see FIG. 14), and an entry restriction mechanism 453 (see FIGS. 6 and 7). ) And lower entry restriction solenoid 463 (see FIG. 14), and lower prize-winning device 433 (a kind of [first variable prize-winning device]; see FIGS. 6 and 7) and lower-large prize winning switch 443 ([first variable prize winning] Device entry medium detection means] 14), an entry restriction mechanism 454 (see FIGS. 6 and 7), an upper entry restriction solenoid 464 (see FIG. 14), a distribution mechanism 455 (see FIG. 11), and a distribution switching solenoid 465 (see FIG. 14). ) (A part of [special game state generating means] and a kind of [second variable winning device]; see FIG. 6 and FIG. 7) and a top prize switch 444 (see FIG. 14). ), A non-specific passage switch 447 (see FIGS. 10 and 14), a specific passage switch 448 (a kind of [specific area entering medium detection means]; see FIGS. 10 and 14), and a starter 436 according to a normal symbol. (See FIGS. 6 and 7), a start switch 446 (see FIG. 14), a decorative symbol display device 479 (a kind of [production means]; see FIGS. 6 and 7), and a panel light emitting device 490 (see FIG. 14). ) And

  As described above, the main control board 920 determines the first special symbol by lottery based on the detection of the game medium by the medium start winning switch 441, and the second control based on the detection of the game medium by the right start winning switch 442. A special symbol is determined by lottery (a part of [special game state generating means] and a kind of [lottery means]), and a normal symbol is determined by lottery based on the detection of the game medium by the start switch 446 ([start Part of a kind of winning device control means).

  Further, the main control board 920 controls the operation of the right entry restriction solenoid 462 (a part of [start winning device control means]) when winning in the normal symbol lottery, and is usually in the second special symbol lottery. When one of the shiftable small hit and the short shiftable small hit is won, the operations of the upper entry restricting solenoid 464 and the distribution switching solenoid 465 in the upper large winning device 434 are controlled ([variable winning device operation control means ]) Also, if you win the normal jackpot in the first special symbol lottery (a part of [special gaming state transition condition]), if you win the time bonus in the first special symbol lottery ([special gaming state transition condition] 1 part), if you win a normal jackpot in the second special symbol lottery (a kind of [predetermined condition] and a part of [first condition]), you won a short and big jackpot in the second special symbol lottery In the case (a kind of [predetermined condition] and a part of a kind of [first condition]), in the second special symbol lottery, when it is won by the normal shiftable small hits, and by a specific passage switch 448 during a predetermined effective period When a game ball is detected (a kind of [predetermined condition] and a part of a kind of [second condition]) and when winning a short-time shiftable small hit in the second special symbol lottery, a predetermined effective period Specific passage When a game ball is detected by the switch 448 (a kind of [predetermined condition] and a part of a kind of [second condition]), the gaming state is shifted to the special gaming state ([special gaming state transition control means]. ), And controls the operation of the lower entry restriction solenoid 463 in the lower prize-winning device 433 (a kind of [special game operation control means]).

  In addition, the main control board 920 has a predetermined effective period after winning the normal big hit in the first special symbol lottery, the normal big hit in the second special symbol lottery, and the normal shiftable small lot in the second special symbol lottery. The game state is set to the normal game state (a kind of [normal game state]) based on the end of the special game state triggered by the detection of the game ball by the specific passage switch 448 in the meantime, while the time in the first special symbol lottery is shortened Special win triggered by the detection of a game ball by a specific passage switch 448 during a predetermined effective period after winning a win / short shift in the second special symbol lottery and winning a short-time shiftable bonus in the second special symbol lottery Based on the end of the gaming state, the gaming state is set to the short-time gaming state (a kind of [specific gaming state]) (a kind of [gaming state control means])

  Further, the main control board 920 sends various commands to the sub control board 940 in accordance with the progress of the game and the occurrence of various abnormalities, and displays visual information such as image display and character display by the decorative symbol display device 479. Visual information such as notifications, auditory information such as music and voices by the acoustic devices 281 and 282, and various types of frame light-emitting devices 271 to 275 and the panel light-emitting device 490 such as light emission colors, light emission patterns, and lighting. The sub control board 940 is caused to perform notification.

  Based on the reception of various commands from the main control board 920, the sub-control board 940 notifies visual information such as image display and character display by the decorative symbol display device 479, music by the sound devices 281 and 282, It controls the notification of auditory information such as voice, and the notification of visual information such as light emission color, light emission pattern, and illumination by the various frame light emitting devices 271 to 275 and the panel light emitting device 490.

  Here, the mode of game progress in the special game state will be described. When winning a big hit (normal big hit and short-time big hit) in the first special symbol lottery in the normal gaming state or specific gaming state and when winning big hit (normal big hit and short-time big hit) in the second special symbol lottery in the specific gaming state The special game state (hereinafter abbreviated as “the special game state of the first mode”) in which the lower prize-winning device 433 operates in the first mode (a kind of [standard operation mode]) proceeds. In addition, when a big win (ordinary big win) is won in the second special symbol lottery in the normal game state, the special game state (hereinafter referred to as “second mode”) in the second mode (a kind of [special operation mode]) in the special game state. Will be abbreviated as “special gaming state”. Further, in the specific game state, when a big win is won based on the detection of the game ball by the specific path switch 448, the special game state (hereinafter referred to as “special game mode of the third mode”) in the third mode (a kind of [standard operation mode]). Abbreviated as “game state”). Further, in the normal game state, when a big win is won based on the detection of the game ball by the specific passage switch 448, the special game state (hereinafter referred to as “special game mode 4” is used) in the fourth mode (a kind of [special operation mode]). Abbreviated as “game state”). In the following, each aspect will be described in detail individually with reference to FIGS. 33 and 34. FIG. 33 is an explanatory diagram showing the correlation between the lottery result and the special game mode identification value in the first special symbol lottery and the second special symbol lottery, and FIG. 34 shows the maximum entry in the special game mode identification value and the special game state. Allowable time, entry prohibition time after entry allowance other than the last round (abbreviated as entry prohibition time other than final round in the figure) and entry prohibition time after final entry permit state (final entry prohibition in figure) It is explanatory drawing showing the correlation with time and abbreviation.

  First, when a big win is won in the first special symbol lottery in the normal gaming state or the specific gaming state and when a big win is won in the second special symbol lottery in the specific gaming state, the big hit flag is set, As shown in FIG. 33, the special game mode identification value is set to “0” (winning determination process S1607; see FIG. 21). Also, since the special game state identification value is “0” at the time of transition to the special game state after the special symbol confirmation display (S1701: N, S1702: Y; see FIG. 22) (S101: Y; FIG. 23). 34), as shown in FIG. 34, a value (“1250”) corresponding to the start waiting time (5000 ms) is stored in the start waiting time buffer, and the maximum allowed entry time (29000 ms) is stored in the maximum allowed entry time buffer. A corresponding value (“7250”) is stored, and a value (“500”) corresponding to the standard entry prohibition time (2000 ms) is stored in the intermediate entry prohibition time buffer as an entry prohibition time after an entry permission state other than the last time. In the final entry prohibition time buffer, a value (“500”) corresponding to the standard entry prohibition time (2000 ms) is stored as the entry prohibition time after the last entry permission state. The dynamic termination waiting time buffer operation ends waiting time value corresponding to (13000Ms) ( "3250") is stored (first aspect special game state shifts setting process S102; see FIG. 23).

  Second, if the big win is won in the second special symbol lottery in the normal gaming state, the big win flag is set and the special game mode identification value is set to “1” as shown in FIG. (Winning determination process S1607; see FIG. 21). Also, since the special game mode identification value is “1” at the time of transition to the special game state after the special symbol confirmation display (S1701: N, S1702: Y; see FIG. 22) (S101: N; FIG. 23). 34), as shown in FIG. 34, a value (“1250”) corresponding to the start waiting time (5000 ms) is stored in the start waiting time buffer, and the maximum allowed entry time (29000 ms) is stored in the maximum allowed entry time buffer. A corresponding value (“7250”) is stored, and a value (“1500”) corresponding to the extended entry prohibition time (60000 ms) is stored in the intermediate entry prohibition time buffer as an entry prohibition time after an entry permission state other than the last time. In the final entry prohibition time buffer, a value (“500”) corresponding to the standard entry prohibition time (2000 ms) is stored as the entry prohibition time after the last entry permission state. , Operation ends waiting time operation termination waiting time buffer value corresponding to (13000Ms) ( "3250") is stored (the second aspect special game state shifts setting process S104; see FIG. 23).

  Thirdly, when a small win is won in the second special symbol lottery in the specific gaming state, a small hit flag is set and, as shown in FIG. 33, the special game mode identification value is “2”. (Winning determination processing S1607; see FIG. 21). In addition, when a big win is won based on the detection of the game ball by the specific path switch 448 accompanying the small hit in the specific gaming state, the big hit flag is set again (see lower big prize device operation start setting process S2307; see FIG. 29). Because the special game state identification value is “2” at the time of transition to the special game state in which the value of the discharge counter becomes equal to or greater than the value of the top prize counter (S2410: N, S2412: Y; see FIG. 31). (S201: Y; see FIG. 32), as shown in FIG. 34, a value (“625”) corresponding to the start waiting time (2500 ms) is stored in the start waiting time buffer, and the maximum allowable entry time buffer has a maximum. A value (“7250”) corresponding to the allowable entry time (29000 ms) is stored, and when the entry is prohibited after the entry allowable state other than the last time in the intermediate entry prohibited time buffer Is stored as a value ("500") corresponding to the standard entry prohibition time (2000 ms), and the final entry prohibition time buffer is a value corresponding to the standard entry prohibition time (2000 ms) as the entry allowable time after the last entry permission state. (“500”) is stored, and a value (“3250”) corresponding to the operation end standby time (13000 ms) is stored in the operation end standby time buffer (third mode special game state transition setting process S202; see FIG. 32). ).

  Fourth, in the second special symbol lottery in the normal gaming state, when a small win is won, a small hit flag is set and, as shown in FIG. 33, the special game mode identification value is “3”. (Winning determination processing S1607; see FIG. 21). In addition, when a big win is won based on the detection of the game ball by the specific path switch 448 associated with the small win in the specific gaming state, the big hit flag is set again (see the lower big prize winning device operation start setting process S2307; see FIG. 29). Because the special game mode identification value is “3” at the time of transition to the special game state in which the value of the discharge counter becomes equal to or greater than the value of the top prize winning counter (S2410: N, S2412: Y; see FIG. 31). (S201: Y; see FIG. 32), as shown in FIG. 34, a value (“625”) corresponding to the start waiting time (2500 ms) is stored in the start waiting time buffer, and the maximum allowable entry time buffer has a maximum. A value (“7250”) corresponding to the allowable entry time (29000 ms) is stored, and when the entry is prohibited after the entry allowable state other than the last time in the intermediate entry prohibited time buffer A value (“15000”) corresponding to the extended entry prohibition time (60000 ms) is stored, and a value corresponding to the standard entry prohibition time (2000 ms) as the entry prohibition time after the last entry permission state is stored in the final entry prohibition time buffer. (“500”) is stored, and a value (“3250”) corresponding to the operation end waiting time (13000 ms) is stored in the operation end waiting time buffer (fourth mode special game state transition setting process S203; see FIG. 32). ).

  In the special game state, the special symbol related control timer is appropriately set to a value stored in the maximum allowable entry time buffer (see special symbol related control timer setting processing S1802; see FIG. 24, special symbol related control timer). Setting process S2003; see FIG. 26), set to a value stored in the intermediate entry prohibition time buffer (special symbol related control timer setting process S1907; see FIG. 25), value stored in the final entry prohibition time buffer (Special symbol related control timer setting processing S1906; see FIG. 25). As a result, the state maintenance time for each entry prohibition state between the entry allowed states in the special gaming state is the same as that in the case of winning the big bonus in the second special symbol lottery in the normal gaming state and shifting to the special gaming state. 2 If the special game state is entered via the special symbol lottery in the special symbol lottery, it is specified if the big bonus is won and the special game state is entered in the first special symbol lottery in the normal game state or the specific game state. In the second special symbol lottery in the gaming state, it becomes longer than the case where the big win is won to shift to the special gaming state and the case where it shifts to the special gaming state via the small bonus by the second special symbol lottery in the specific gaming state. In addition, the state maintenance time with respect to each entry permission state in the special gaming state is the same without depending on the transition trigger to the special gaming state.

  Here, an aspect of the game progress in the special game state will be described in chronological order. FIGS. 35 to 38 are timing charts showing the game progress of the first to fourth modes in the special game state, respectively.

  First, the game progress of the first aspect in the special game state will be described. As shown in FIG. 35, the unit game related to the special symbol is started at the time ta, and the variable display over the predetermined variable display time of the first special symbol or the second special symbol (special symbol related state identification value: The special symbol related control timer corresponds to the operation start waiting time TA (5000 ms) at time tb after “1”) and the final display (special symbol related state identification value: “2”) over a predetermined final display time. The special symbol related state identification value is changed from “2” to “3” (S1714). As a result, the special gaming state is started. At time tb, a special gaming state start command is set (S103). Based on the reception of the special game state start command from the main control device 920, the sub control device 940 is a standard in the decorative symbol display device 479, the sound devices 281 and 282, the panel light emitting device 490, the frame light emitting devices 271 to 275, and the like. The control of the effect for the special game state is started. Thereby, in the decorative symbol display device 479, an opening effect A0 is started. In addition, notification for instructing to play a game using the right-handed technique is executed by the decorative symbol display device 479 and the sound devices 281 and 282.

  At time tc after the operation start waiting time TA has elapsed from time tb, the special symbol related control timer is set to a value corresponding to the maximum allowable entry time TB (29000 ms) (S1802), and the special symbol related state identification value is “ 4 "(S1803), and the operation flag of the lower entry restriction solenoid 463 is set (S1805). As a result, the lower prize-winning device 433 shifts from the entry prohibition state to the first entry permission state, and the value of the big prize counter indicating the number of game balls detected by the lower prize-winning switch 443 is a predetermined number (“ 10 ") or until the maximum entry allowable time TB elapses from the transition to the first entry allowable state, the lower prize-winning device 433 is maintained in the entry allowable state. Also, at time tc, the big prize allowance counter is changed from “15” to “14”, the extra big prize allowance counter is changed from “0” to “1”, and the entry corresponding to the value of the extra big prize allowance counter is made. An allowable state transition command is set (S1806). The sub-control device 940 performs effects on the decorative symbol display device 479, the sound devices 281 and 282, the panel light-emitting device 490, the frame light-emitting devices 271 to 275, and the like based on the reception of the entry allowable state transition command from the main control device 920. It will be changed as necessary. As a result, the first round effect A1 is started in the decorative symbol display device 479.

  A value corresponding to the standard entry prohibition time TC (2000 ms) at the time td when the maximum entry allowable time TB has elapsed before the value of the big prize counter reaches a predetermined specified number from the time tc. (S1907), the special symbol related state identification value is changed to “5” (S1908), and the operation flag of the lower entry restriction solenoid 463 is released (S1909). As a result, the lower prize-winning device 433 shifts from the first entry-permitted state to the entry-prohibited state, and the lower-large prize-winning device 433 remains in the entry-prohibited state until the standard entry prohibited time TC elapses from the transition to the entry-prohibited state. Will be maintained. At time td, the illegal lower prize winning monitoring delay timer is set to a value (“2500”) corresponding to the monitoring delay time (a kind of [permissible extension time]) TF (10000 ms) (S1910). Thus, even if the lower prize-winning device 433 is in the entry-prohibited state, the game is performed by the lower-large prize winning switch 443 until the monitoring delay time TF elapses after the transition to the entry-prohibited state (S1301: Y). Even if a ball is detected, it is not recognized as a lower prize winning abnormality (a kind of [entry abnormality]) (S1305 and S1306 skip). It should be noted that the illegal lower prize winning monitoring delay timer is canceled after the monitoring delay time TF has elapsed from the transition to the entry allowable state (S1301: N), and the special symbol related state identification value is “4”. Except when the winning device 433 is in the entry-permitted state (S1302: N), when the detection flag of the lower large winning switch 443 is set based on the detection of the game ball by the lower large winning switch 443 (S1303: N) Is recognized as a lower major prize abnormality (S1305), and a fraud detection command is set (S1306) (a kind of [entry abnormality detection means]). In this case, the sub-control device 940 receives the fraud detection command from the main control device 920, and the decorative symbol display device 479, the acoustic devices 281 and 282, the panel light-emitting device 490, the frame light-emitting devices 271 to 275, and the like. To notify the occurrence of abnormality.

  At time te after the standard entry prohibition time TC has elapsed from time td, the special symbol related control timer is set to a value corresponding to the maximum allowable entry time TB (S2003), and the special symbol related state identification value is set to “4”. It is changed (S2004), and the operation flag of the lower entry restriction solenoid 463 is set (S2005). As a result, the lower prize-winning device 433 shifts from the entry prohibited state to the second entry permitted state. At time te, the illegal lower prize winning monitoring delay timer is canceled (S2006). Since the monitoring delay time TF is longer than the standard entry prohibition time TC, the illegal lower prize winning monitoring delay timer is forcibly canceled except in special circumstances. Also, at time te, the big prize allowance counter is changed to “13” (S2101), the secondary big prize allowance counter is changed to “2” (S2102), and the entry allowable state according to the value of the extra big prize allowance counter is reached. A migration command is set (S2104). The sub-control device 940 performs effects on the decorative symbol display device 479, the sound devices 281 and 282, the panel light-emitting device 490, the frame light-emitting devices 271 to 275, and the like based on the reception of the entry allowable state transition command from the main control device 920. It will be changed as necessary. As a result, the second round effect A2 is started in the decorative symbol display device 479.

  The special symbol related control timer corresponds to the standard entry prohibition time TC at the time tg before the time ti when the maximum allowable entry time TB elapses from the time te and the value of the big prize counter reaches a predetermined specified number. The special symbol related state identification value is changed to “5” (S1908), and the operation flag of the lower entry restriction solenoid 463 is canceled (S1909). As a result, the lower prize-winning device 433 shifts from the second entry-permitted state to the entry-prohibited state, and the lower-large prize-winning device 433 is maintained in the entry-prohibited state until the standard entry prohibited time TC elapses. . At time tg, the illegal lower prize winning monitoring delay timer is set to a value corresponding to a predetermined monitoring delay time TF (S1910).

  Although illustration is omitted after time tg, the same control as from time td to time tg is repeated, and the third to fifteenth entry allowable states (time th to time tk) are realized. In the 15th (final) entry allowable state, the special symbol related control timer is set to a value corresponding to the maximum allowable entry time TB (S2003), and the special symbol related state identification value is set to “4”. It is changed (S2004), the operation flag of the lower entry restriction solenoid 463 is set (S2005), the illegal lower big prize monitoring delay timer is released (S2006), and the big prize allowable counter is changed from “1” to “0”. It is changed (S2101), the sub-big prize allowable counter is changed from “14” to “15” (S2102), and a final entry allowable state transition command is set (S2105). Further, the sub control device 940 receives the final entry allowable state transition command from the main control device 920, and the decorative symbol display device 479, the sound devices 281 and 282, the panel light emitting device 490, the frame light emitting devices 271 to 275, and the like. The production will be changed as necessary. As a result, the fifteenth round effect A15 is started in the decorative symbol display device 479.

  At time tk, the special symbol related control timer is set to a value corresponding to the standard entry prohibited time TC (2000 ms) as the entry prohibited time TD (S1906), and the special symbol related state identification value is changed to “5” (S1908). ), The operation flag of the lower entry restriction solenoid 463 is released (S1909). As a result, the lower prize-winning device 433 shifts from the fifteenth (final) entry permitted state to the entry-prohibited state, and the lower major prize-winning device 433 is maintained in the entry-prohibited state until the standard entry prohibited time TC elapses. The Rukoto. Further, at time tk, the illegal lower prize winning monitoring delay timer is set to a value corresponding to a predetermined monitoring delay time TF (S1910).

  At time tl when the standard entry prohibition time TC has elapsed from time tk, the special symbol related control timer is set to a value corresponding to the operation end standby time TE (13000 ms) (S2012), and the special symbol related state identification value is “6”. (S2013). When the time reduction flag is not set, the normal state transition effect command is set (S2011), and when the time reduction flag is set, the time reduction state change effect command is set (S2012). The sub control device 940 receives the decoration state display device 479, the sound devices 281 and 282, the panel light emitting device 490, and the frame light emitting device 271 based on the reception of the normal state transition effect command or the short time state transition effect command from the main control device 920. The production in ~ 275 etc. will be changed as necessary. Thereby, the ending effect A16 is started in the decorative symbol display device 479.

  At time tn when the operation end standby time TE has elapsed from time tl, the special symbol related control timer is canceled and the special symbol related state identification value is changed to “0” (S2209). As a result, the special gaming state ends. At time tn, if the time reduction flag is not set, the time reduction state flag is maintained in the released state (S2202) and the non-time reduction command is set (S2206), while the time reduction flag is set. Is set with a time reduction state flag (S2202) and a time reduction command (S2208). The sub-control device 940 is based on the reception of the non-time-short command or the time-short command from the main control device 920, and is usually used in the decorative symbol display device 479, the sound devices 281 and 282, the panel light-emitting device 490, the frame light-emitting devices 271 to 275, and the like. The control of the effect for the gaming state or the specific gaming state is started.

  Next, the game progress of the second mode in the special game state will be described. As shown in FIG. 36, at the time tb after the fixed display for the predetermined fixed display time of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, as in the case of the time tb shown in FIG. The related control timer is set to a value corresponding to the operation start waiting time TA (S104), the special symbol related state identification value is changed from “2” to “3” (S1714), and a special gaming state start command is set ( S104). Furthermore, unlike the case of time tb shown in FIG. 35, a special special gaming state transition command is also set (S105). Based on the reception of the special game state start command and the special special game state transition command from the main control device 920, the sub control device 940 receives the decorative symbol display device 479, the sound devices 281 and 282, the panel light emitting device 490, and the frame light emitting device. The control of the special special gaming state effect in 271 to 275 or the like is started. As a result, the opening effect X0 is started in the decorative symbol display device 479.

  At time tc after the operation start waiting time TA has elapsed from time tb, the special symbol related control timer is set to a value corresponding to the maximum allowable entry time TB as in the case of time tb1 shown in FIG. S1802), the special symbol related state identification value is changed to “4” (S1803), the operation flag of the lower entry restriction solenoid 463 is set (S1805), and the big prize allowance counter is changed from “15” to “14”. Then, the secondary big prize allowance counter is changed from “0” to “1”, and an entry allowable state transition command corresponding to the value of the secondary big prize allowance counter is set (S1806). The sub-control device 940 performs effects on the decorative symbol display device 479, the sound devices 281 and 282, the panel light-emitting device 490, the frame light-emitting devices 271 to 275, and the like based on the reception of the entry allowable state transition command from the main control device 920. It will be changed as necessary. As a result, the first round effect X1 is started on the decorative symbol display device 479.

  The standard symbol related control timer is prohibited when the special symbol related control timer is shown in FIG. 35 at the time td before the maximum entry allowable time TB elapses before the value of the big prize counter reaches a predetermined specified number from the time tc. Unlike the time TC (2000 ms), the value is set to a value corresponding to the extended approach prohibition time TC ′ (60000 ms) (S1907). As a result, the lower prize-winning device 433 is maintained in the entry prohibited state longer than the case shown in FIG. Further, at the time td, as in the case of the time td shown in FIG. 35, the special symbol related state identification value is changed to “5” (S1908), and the operation flag of the lower entry restriction solenoid 463 is released (S1909). ), The illegal lower prize winning monitoring delay timer is set to a value corresponding to the monitoring delay time TF (10000 ms) (S1910).

  At the time te ′ after the extended entry prohibition time TC ′ has elapsed from the time td, the special symbol related control timer is set to a value corresponding to the maximum allowable entry time TB as in the case of the time te shown in FIG. (S2003), the special symbol related state identification value is changed to "4" (S2004), the operation flag of the lower entry restriction solenoid 463 is set (S2005), and the big prize allowance counter is changed to "13" (S2101). ), The secondary big prize allowance counter is changed to “2” (S2102), and the entry allowable state transition command corresponding to the value of the secondary big prize allowance counter is set (S2104). Unlike the case shown in FIG. 35, since the monitoring delay time TF is shorter than the extended entry prohibition time TC ′, the illegal lower prize winning monitoring delay timer is monitored from time td before time te ′. It is canceled at time tf ′ after the delay time TF has passed (S2006). The sub-control device 940 performs effects on the decorative symbol display device 479, the sound devices 281 and 282, the panel light-emitting device 490, the frame light-emitting devices 271 to 275, and the like based on the reception of the entry allowable state transition command from the main control device 920. It will be changed as necessary. As a result, the second round effect X2 is started in the decorative symbol display device 479.

  Unlike the case of the time tg shown in FIG. 35, the special symbol related control is performed at the time tg when the value of the big prize counter reaches a predetermined specified number before the maximum allowable entry time TB elapses from the time te ′. The timer is set to a value corresponding to the extended entry prohibition time TC ′ (S1907). Also, at time te ′, as in the case of time te1 shown in FIG. 35, the special symbol related state identification value is changed to “5” (S1908), and the operation flag of the lower entry restriction solenoid 463 is released ( S1909), the illegal lower prize winning monitoring delay timer is set to a value corresponding to the predetermined monitoring delay time TF (S1910).

  Although illustration is omitted after time tg, the same control as from time td to time tg is repeated, and the third to fifteenth entry allowable states (time th ′ to time tk) are realized. In the 15th (final) entry allowable state, the special symbol related control timer is set to a value corresponding to the maximum allowable entry time TB (S2003), and the special symbol related state identification value is set to “4”. Is changed (S2004), the operation flag of the lower entry restriction solenoid 463 is set (S2005), the illegal lower big prize monitoring delay timer is canceled (S2006), and the big prize allowable counter is changed from “1” to “0”. (S2101), the sub-large winning allowance counter is changed from “14” to “15” (S2102), and a final entry allowable state transition command is set (S2105). Further, the sub control device 940 receives the final entry allowable state transition command from the main control device 920, and the decorative symbol display device 479, the sound devices 281 and 282, the panel light emitting device 490, the frame light emitting devices 271 to 275, and the like. The production will be changed as necessary. As a result, the fifteenth round effect X15 is started in the decorative symbol display device 479.

  At time tk, as in the case of time tk shown in FIG. 35, the special symbol related control timer is set to a value corresponding to the standard entry prohibition time TC (2000 ms) (S1906), and the special symbol related state identification value is set. It is changed to “5” (S1908), the operation flag of the lower entry restriction solenoid 463 is released (S1909), and the illegal lower prize winning monitoring delay timer is set to a value corresponding to the predetermined monitoring delay time TD (S1910). . The entry prohibition time TD after the last entry permission state set at time tk is different from the extended entry prohibition time TC ′ between the entry permission states set at time td and time tg, and is shown in FIG. The same standard entry prohibition time TC as in the case of

  At the time tl when the standard entry prohibition time TC has elapsed from the time tk, the special symbol related control timer is set to a value corresponding to the operation end waiting time TE as in the case of the time tl shown in FIG. 35 (S2012). The special symbol related state identification value is changed to “6” (S2013), and the normal state transition effect command or the short time state transition effect command is set based on the time reduction flag (S2011, S2012). The sub control device 940 receives the decoration state display device 479, the sound devices 281 and 282, the panel light emitting device 490, and the frame light emitting device 271 based on the reception of the normal state transition effect command or the short time state transition effect command from the main control device 920. The production in ~ 275 etc. will be changed as necessary. Thereby, the ending effect X16 is started in the decorative symbol display device 479.

  At the time tn when the operation end standby time TE has elapsed from the time tl, the special symbol related control timer is canceled and the special symbol related state identification value is changed to “0”, similarly to the case of the time tn shown in FIG. (S2209), the time reduction flag and the time reduction status flag are updated (S2202, S2206, S2208). The sub-control device 940 is based on the reception of the non-time-short command or the time-short command from the main control device 920, and is usually used in the decorative symbol display device 479, the sound devices 281 and 282, the panel light-emitting device 490, the frame light-emitting devices 271 to 275, and the like. The control of the effect for the gaming state is started.

  Next, the game progress of the third aspect in the special game state will be described. Only the difference from the game progression of the first aspect will be described in detail. As shown in FIG. 37, at the time tb after the value of the discharge counter becomes the same as the value of the top prize winning counter, the special symbol related control timer is the operation start waiting time when it is shown in FIG. Unlike TA (5000 ms), the value is set to a value corresponding to the operation start waiting time TA ′ (2500 ms) (S202), and the special symbol related state identification value is changed from “8” to “3” (S202). Note that at time tb, unlike the case of time tb shown in FIG. 35, the special gaming state start command is not set. However, the special game state start command is set when a big win is won based on the detection of the game ball by the specific path switch 448 (S2307). Based on the reception of the special game state start command and the special special game state transition command from the main control device 920, the sub control device 940 receives the decorative symbol display device 479, the sound devices 281 and 282, the panel light emitting device 490, and the frame light emitting device. The control of the effect for the standard special game state in 271 to 275 or the like will be started. Thereby, in the decorative symbol display device 479, the opening effect B0 is started.

  At time tc after the operation start waiting time TA ′ has elapsed from time tb, the special symbol related control timer is set to a value corresponding to the maximum allowable entry time TB as in the case of time tc shown in FIG. (S1802), the special symbol related state identification value is changed to “4” (S1803), the operation flag of the lower entry restriction solenoid 463 is set (S1805), and the big prize allowance counter is changed from “15” to “14”. Then, the secondary big prize allowance counter is changed from “0” to “1”, and an entry allowable state transition command corresponding to the value of the secondary big prize allowance counter is set (S1806). The sub-control device 940 performs effects on the decorative symbol display device 479, the sound devices 281 and 282, the panel light-emitting device 490, the frame light-emitting devices 271 to 275, and the like based on the reception of the entry allowable state transition command from the main control device 920. It will be changed as necessary. Accordingly, the first round effect B1 is started in the decorative symbol display device 479.

  Special symbol related control is performed at time td before the maximum allowable entry time TB elapses before the value of the big prize counter reaches a predetermined specified number from time tb3, as in the case of time td shown in FIG. The timer is set to a value corresponding to the standard entry prohibition time TC (2000 ms) (S1907), the special symbol related state identification value is changed to “5” (S1908), and the operation flag of the lower entry restriction solenoid 463 is released ( In S1909), the illegal lower prize winning monitoring delay timer is set to a value corresponding to the monitoring delay time TF (10000 ms) (S1910).

  At time te after the standard entry prohibition time TC has elapsed from time td, the special symbol related control timer is set to a value corresponding to the maximum allowable entry time TB (S2003), and the special symbol related state identification value is set to “4”. It is changed (S2004), the operation flag of the lower entry restriction solenoid 463 is set (S2005), the big prize allowance counter is changed to “13” (S2101), and the secondary big prize allowance counter is changed to “2” (S2102). ), An entry allowance state transition command is set according to the value of the secondary big prize allowance counter (S2104). The sub-control device 940 performs effects on the decorative symbol display device 479, the sound devices 281 and 282, the panel light-emitting device 490, the frame light-emitting devices 271 to 275, and the like based on the reception of the entry allowable state transition command from the main control device 920. It will be changed as necessary. As a result, in the decorative symbol display device 479, the second round effect B2 is started.

  The special symbol related control is performed at the time tg when the value of the big prize counter reaches a predetermined prescribed number before the maximum allowable entry time TB elapses from the time te, as in the case of the time tg shown in FIG. The timer is set to a value corresponding to the standard entry prohibition time TC (S1907), the special symbol related state identification value is changed to “5” (S1908), the operation flag of the lower entry restriction solenoid 463 is released (S1909), The illegal lower prize winning monitoring delay timer is set to a value corresponding to a predetermined monitoring delay time TF (S1910).

  Although illustration is omitted after time tg, the same control as from time td to time tg is repeated, and the third to fifteenth entry allowable states (time th to time tk) are realized. In the 15th (final) entry allowable state, the special symbol related control timer is set to a value corresponding to the maximum allowable entry time TB (S2003), and the special symbol related state identification value is set to “4”. Is changed (S2004), the operation flag of the lower entry restriction solenoid 463 is set (S2005), the illegal lower big prize monitoring delay timer is canceled (S2006), and the big prize allowable counter is changed from “1” to “0”. (S2101), the sub-large winning allowance counter is changed from “14” to “15” (S2102), and a final entry allowable state transition command is set (S2105). Further, the sub control device 940 receives the final entry allowable state transition command from the main control device 920, and the decorative symbol display device 479, the sound devices 281 and 282, the panel light emitting device 490, the frame light emitting devices 271 to 275, and the like. The production will be changed as necessary. Thereby, the fifteenth round effect B15 is started in the decorative symbol display device 479.

  At time tk, as in the case of time tk shown in FIG. 35, the special symbol related control timer is set to a value corresponding to the standard entry prohibition time TC (2000 ms) (S1906), and the special symbol related state identification value is set. It is changed to “5” (S1908), the operation flag of the lower entry restriction solenoid 463 is released (S1909), and the illegal lower prize winning monitoring delay timer is set to a value corresponding to the predetermined monitoring delay time TF (S1910). .

  At the time tl when the standard entry prohibition time TC has elapsed from the time tk, the special symbol related control timer is set to a value corresponding to the operation end waiting time TE as in the case of the time tl shown in FIG. 35 (S2012). The special symbol related state identification value is changed to “6” (S2013), and the normal state transition effect command or the short time state transition effect command is set based on the time reduction flag (S2011, S2012). The sub control device 940 receives the decoration state display device 479, the sound devices 281 and 282, the panel light emitting device 490, and the frame light emitting device 271 based on the reception of the normal state transition effect command or the short time state transition effect command from the main control device 920. The production in ~ 275 etc. will be changed as necessary. Thereby, the ending effect B16 is started in the decorative symbol display device 479.

  At the time tn when the operation end standby time TE has elapsed from the time tl, the special symbol related control timer is canceled and the special symbol related state identification value is changed to “0”, similarly to the case of the time tn shown in FIG. (S2209), the time reduction flag and the time reduction status flag are updated (S2202, S2206, S2208).

  Finally, the game progress of the fourth aspect in the special game state will be described. Only the difference from the game progression of the third aspect will be described in detail. As shown in FIG. 38, at the time tb after the value of the discharge counter becomes the same as the value of the top prize winning counter, as in the case of the time tb shown in FIG. Is set to a value corresponding to the operation start waiting time TA ′ (2500 ms), and the special symbol related state identification value is changed from “8” to “3” (S202). Based on the reception of the special game state start command and the special special game state transition command from the main control device 920, the sub control device 940 receives the decorative symbol display device 479, the sound devices 281 and 282, the panel light emitting device 490, and the frame light emitting device. The control of the special special gaming state effect in 271 to 275 or the like is started. Thereby, in the decorative symbol display device 479, the opening effect Y0 is started.

  At time tc after the operation start waiting time TA ′ has elapsed from time tb, the special symbol related control timer is set to a value corresponding to the maximum allowable entry time TB as in the case of time tc shown in FIG. (S1802), the special symbol related state identification value is changed to “4” (S1803), the operation flag of the lower entry restriction solenoid 463 is set (S1805), and the big prize allowance counter is changed from “15” to “14”. Then, the secondary big prize allowance counter is changed from “0” to “1”, and an entry allowable state transition command corresponding to the value of the secondary big prize allowance counter is set (S1806). The sub-control device 940 performs effects on the decorative symbol display device 479, the sound devices 281 and 282, the panel light-emitting device 490, the frame light-emitting devices 271 to 275, and the like based on the reception of the entry allowable state transition command from the main control device 920. It will be changed as necessary. As a result, in the decorative symbol display device 479, the first round effect Y1 is started.

  The standard symbol-related control timer is prohibited when the special symbol-related control timer is shown in FIG. 37 at the time td before the maximum entry allowable time TB elapses before the value of the big prize counter reaches a predetermined specified number from the time tc. Unlike the time TC (2000 ms), the value is set to a value corresponding to the extended approach prohibition time TC ′ (60000 ms) (S1907). As a result, the lower prize-winning device 433 is maintained in the entry prohibition state longer than the case shown in FIG. Further, at time td, as in the case of time td shown in FIG. 37, the special symbol related state identification value is changed to “5” (S1908), and the operation flag of the lower entry restriction solenoid 463 is released (S1909). ), The illegal lower prize winning monitoring delay timer is set to a value corresponding to the monitoring delay time TD (10000 ms) (S1910).

  At the time te ′ after the extended entry prohibition time TC ′ has elapsed from the time td, the special symbol related control timer is set to a value corresponding to the maximum allowable entry time TB as in the case of the time te shown in FIG. (S2003), the special symbol related state identification value is changed to "4" (S2004), the operation flag of the lower entry restriction solenoid 463 is set (S2005), and the big prize allowance counter is changed to "13" (S2101). ), The secondary big prize allowance counter is changed to “2” (S2102), and the entry allowable state transition command corresponding to the value of the secondary big prize allowance counter is set (S2104). Unlike the case shown in FIG. 37, since the monitoring delay time TF is shorter than the extended entry prohibition time TC ′, the illegal lower prize winning monitoring delay timer is a monitoring delay from time td before time td4. It is canceled at time tf ′ after the time TF has elapsed (S2006).

  Unlike the case of the time tg shown in FIG. 37, the special symbol related control is performed at the time tg when the value of the big prize counter reaches a predetermined specified number before the maximum allowable entry time TB elapses from the time te ′. The timer is set to a value corresponding to the extended entry prohibition time TC ′ (S1907). Further, at time tg, as in the case of time tg shown in FIG. 37, the special symbol related state identification value is changed to “5” (S1908), and the operation flag of the lower entry restriction solenoid 463 is released (S1909). ), The illegal lower prize winning monitoring delay timer is set to a value corresponding to the predetermined monitoring delay time TF (S1910).

  Although illustration is omitted after time te4, the same control as from time td to time tg is repeated, and the third to fifteenth entry allowable states (time th 'to time tk) are realized. In the 15th (final) entry allowable state, the special symbol related control timer is set to a value corresponding to the maximum allowable entry time TB (S2003), and the special symbol related state identification value is set to “4”. Is changed (S2004), the operation flag of the lower entry restriction solenoid 463 is set (S2005), the illegal lower big prize monitoring delay timer is canceled (S2006), and the big prize allowable counter is changed from “1” to “0”. (S2101), the sub-large winning allowance counter is changed from “14” to “15” (S2102), and a final entry allowable state transition command is set (S2105). Further, the sub control device 940 receives the final entry allowable state transition command from the main control device 920, and the decorative symbol display device 479, the sound devices 281 and 282, the panel light emitting device 490, the frame light emitting devices 271 to 275, and the like. The production will be changed as necessary. As a result, the fifteenth round effect Y15 is started in the decorative symbol display device 479.

  At time tk, as in the case of time tk shown in FIG. 37, the special symbol related control timer is set to a value corresponding to the standard entry prohibition time TC (2000 ms) (S1906), and the special symbol related state identification value is set. It is changed to “5” (S1908), the operation flag of the lower entry restriction solenoid 463 is released (S1909), and the illegal lower prize winning monitoring delay timer is set to a value corresponding to the predetermined monitoring delay time TF (S1910). . The entry prohibition time after the last entry allowable state set at time tg4 is different from the extended entry prohibition time TC ′ between the entry allowable states set at time td and time tg, and is shown in FIG. The standard entry prohibition time TC is the same as the case.

  At the time tl when the standard entry prohibition time TC has elapsed from the time tk, the special symbol related control timer is set to a value corresponding to the operation end waiting time TE as in the case of the time tn shown in FIG. 37 (S2012). The special symbol related state identification value is changed to “6” (S2013), and the normal state transition effect command or the short time state transition effect command is set based on the time reduction flag (S2011, S2012). The sub control device 940 receives the decoration state display device 479, the sound devices 281 and 282, the panel light emitting device 490, and the frame light emitting device 271 based on the reception of the normal state transition effect command or the short time state transition effect command from the main control device 920. The production in ~ 275 etc. will be changed as necessary. Thereby, the ending effect Y16 is started in the decorative symbol display device 479.

  At the time tn when the operation end standby time TE has elapsed from the time tl, the special symbol related control timer is canceled and the special symbol related state identification value is changed to “0” in the same manner as at the time tn shown in FIG. (S2209), the time reduction flag and the time reduction status flag are updated (S2202, S2206, S2208).

  Here, various effects performed by the decorative symbol display device 479 will be described. In the production of system A in the first mode (productions A0 to A16: one type of [standard production mode]) and the production of system B in the third mode (production B0 to B16: one type of [standard production mode]), round Each time one or a few unique characters appear. On the other hand, in the production of the Xth system in the second mode (production X0 to X16: a kind of [special production mode]) and the production of the Yth system in the fourth mode (production Y0 to Y16: a type of [special production mode]). All or a large number of characters that may appear in the system A or system B appear at the same time. Thereby, the discriminability between the case where the possibility of illegally shifting to the special gaming state is high (second mode or fourth mode) and the other case (first mode or third mode) is increased. In addition, the special game state of the second mode and the fourth mode may occur even if it is a normal game, but it can occur, and by making a gorgeous and conspicuous production, for a good player, Fatigue due to a long special game state can be reduced, and conversely, a sense of satisfaction can be amplified by being able to see rare effects that can hardly be seen normally. On the other hand, for illegal players, it is easy to reveal to the surrounding players, game machine managers, etc. that the special gaming state is based on a special jackpot, and the special gaming state becomes longer Since the rate is also high, it is an inconvenient production.

  Here, the notification of the game technique for not giving a disadvantage to a player is demonstrated. As described above, in the normal gaming state, the left-handed gaming method aiming to win the starting winning device 431 related to the first special symbol, and in the short-time gaming state, winning to the starting winning device 432 related to the second special symbol. The right-handed game technique aiming for the right, and in the special game state, in order to prevent the increase in the number of reserved unit game rights related to the first special symbol and to efficiently guide the game ball to the lower prize-winning device 433 It is advantageous for a player to play a game by a hitting game technique. Therefore, a game technique advantageous to the player is appropriately notified during the progress of the game.

  Specifically, when the main control board 920 is started up, as shown in FIG. 15, in the case of the time-short state (time-short game state) in which the time-short state flag is set (S1017: Y), the time-short command Is set (S1018), and a non-short-time command is set when the time-short state flag is not set (normal game state and special game state) (S1019; see FIG. 15). In addition, when the special game state ends, as shown in FIG. 28, when the time-short state flag is set (S2204: Y; see FIG. 28), a time-short command is set and the time-short state is set. In a non-time-short state (normal game state and special game state) in which no flag is set, a non-time-short command is set. In addition, a non-short-time state command is set at the time of transition to the normal game state (S1704: N, S1706: N) accompanying the fixed display of the stop symbol of the unit game related to the special symbol of the last round in the short-time game state ( S1708). When the detection flag of the start switch 446 is set based on the detection of the game ball by the start switch 446 (S1406: N), a right-handed command is set (S1407), and the game ball is detected by the start winning switch 441. If the detection flag of the start winning switch 441 is set based on the detection (S1408: N), the left strike command is set (S1409).

  The sub-control device 940 recognizes that it is in the time-saving state based on the reception of the time-saving command from the main control device 920, and in the time-saving state based on the reception of the non-time-saving command or the non-time-saving state command from the main control device 920. I recognize that there is. When the sub-control device 940 receives the right-handed command again within a predetermined monitoring time (for example, 10 seconds) after receiving the right-handed command from the main control device 920 in the recognition state of the non-short-time state. In order to urge the player to play with the left-handed game technique, the decorative symbol display device 479 and the sound devices 281 and 282 are respectively displayed for a predetermined notification time (for example, 30 seconds) after receiving the right-handed command again. , “Left-handed!” Is executed, and a left-handed instruction notification is executed using characters and voices. When a right-handed command is received again during the left-handed instruction notification, the left-handed instruction notification is continued from the reception of the right-handed command until a predetermined notification time. However, even if a right-handed command is received within a predetermined monitoring time until a predetermined command that is not likely to be transmitted in the special gaming state, for example, a demo start request command or a variation command is received, The strike instruction notification is not executed. Further, when the sub-control device 940 receives the left-handed command again within a predetermined monitoring time (for example, 10 seconds) after receiving the left-handed command in the recognition state of the short-time state, the sub-control device 940 uses the right-handed gaming technique. In order to urge the player to play a game, the decorative symbol display device 479 and the audio devices 281 and 282 are respectively “right-handed” for a predetermined notification time (for example, 30 seconds) after receiving the left-handed command again. Right-handed instruction notification by characters and voice. When a left-handed command is received again during the right-handed instruction notification, the right-handed instruction notification is continued from the reception of the left-handed command until a predetermined notification time.

  In the gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment, whether or not the gaming machine 100 is in a special gaming state generated with a unit game related to the second special symbol in the normal gaming state due to a difference in operation mode of the lower prize-winning device 433 in the special gaming state or In this way, it is possible to facilitate the identification of whether the game state is the special game state generated with the unit game related to the second special symbol in the specific game state. Further, in the special game state of the second mode and the special game state of the fourth mode, the time during which the lower prize apparatus 433 is in the entry prohibited state is longer than the special game state of the first mode and the special game state of the second mode. Thus, even if the number of game media that can be acquired in the four special game states is substantially the same, the time required for digesting the special game state of the second mode and the special game state of the fourth mode is the first mode. In order to acquire the same number of game media as the special game state of the first mode and the special game state of the third mode, it is longer than the special game state of the third mode and the special game state of the third mode. In addition, it is necessary to stop the launch of the game medium or to restart the launch of the game medium for each allowed entry state, which makes the game medium launch operation complicated. Thereby, after the special game state of the second aspect and the special game state of the fourth aspect, it is possible to suppress the unit game related to the second special symbol in the normal game state from being executed by the normal player. In the special gaming state of the first mode and the special gaming state of the third mode, the time during which the entry is allowed reaches a predetermined maximum allowed entry time or is the same as the conventional typical special game state. When the number of game media enter the lower prize-winning device 433, one entry permission state is completed, and the time during which entry is prohibited between each entry permission state is as short as several seconds. The game medium can be digested by continuously launching the game medium over the special game state, and each entry allowable state is usually a predetermined number of game media to the lower prize-winning device 433 before reaching the maximum entry allowable time. In the special game state of the second aspect and the special game state of the fourth aspect, the entry allowable state is longer than the special game state of the first aspect and the special game state of the third aspect. Effect as described above is not expressed.

  With the gaming machine 100 of this embodiment, the extended entry prohibition time during which the lower prize-winning device 433 stays in the entry prohibited state in the special game state based on the detection of the game ball by the specific path switch 448 in the normal game state is a short-time game. In the special game state based on the detection of the game ball by the specific passage switch 448 in the state, the lower big prize device 433 is set longer than the standard entry prohibition time for staying in the entry prohibition state. However, the specific path switch 448 may be activated by an illegal act even though the specific path switch 448 is operated by guiding the game ball to the specific path 60E by an illegal act or the game ball is not guided to the specific path 60E. If the game ball is detected, the main control board 920 may recognize the game ball and forcibly shift it. Sex improves high identification accuracy of the special game state of the third embodiment according to the special game state and the normal game of the fourth embodiment. Thus, once the special gaming state of the fourth mode has occurred, it is confirmed whether any abnormality has been detected before the transition to the special gaming state in the special gaming state, or the game after the special gaming state In the special game state of the fourth aspect of the fourth aspect of the current or next time, it is the special game state of the fourth aspect based on fraud or the special game state of the fourth aspect that occurs by chance in a normal game. It can be judged well whether there is. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the forced transition to the special gaming state over a short period of time based on fraud. In addition, a game in the special game state is made for a player who accidentally generated the special game state of the fourth mode according to a normal game by not stopping the game progress based on the transition to the special game state of the fourth mode. Although the progress is slow, it is possible to suppress a great discomfort. Further, even if the number of game balls acquired in the special game state of the third aspect and the special game state of the fourth aspect is substantially the same, the period of staying in the special game state becomes longer, Since the time efficiency for payout is reduced, the number of game balls that are illegally acquired can be reduced even if the game is shifted to a special game state by an illegal act.

  In the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, the extended entry prohibition time during which the lower prize-winning device 433 stays in the entry prohibited state in the special gaming state based on the big hit by the second special symbol lottery in the normal gaming state is the first in the short-time gaming state. 2 In the special game state based on the jackpot by the special symbol lottery, the lower major prize winning device 433 is set longer than the standard entry prohibition time for staying in the entry prohibition state. Even if the game ball is guided to the start winning device 432 by act and the right start winning switch 442 is operated or the game ball is not guided to the start winning device 432, the specific path switch 448 causes the game ball to be played by cheating. A second mode in which there is a high possibility that the main control board 920 recognizes that it has been detected and has been forcibly shifted. Identification accuracy of the special game state of the first embodiment according to the special game state and the normal game is improved. As a result, once the special game state of the second mode has occurred, it is confirmed whether any abnormality has not been detected before the transition to the special game state in the special game state, or the game after the special game state In the special game state of the second mode of the second mode after this time or the next time or in the special game state of the second mode that occurred by chance in the normal game or the special game state of the second mode based on cheating It can be judged well whether there is. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the forced transition to the special gaming state over a short period of time based on fraud. In addition, a game in the special game state for a player who accidentally generated the special game state of the second mode according to a normal game by not stopping the progress of the game based on the transition to the special game state of the second mode. Although the progress is slow, it is possible to suppress a great discomfort. In addition, even if the number of game balls acquired in the special game state of the first mode and the special game state of the second mode is substantially the same, the period of staying in the special game state becomes longer, Since the time efficiency for payout is reduced, the number of game balls that are illegally acquired can be reduced even if the game is shifted to a special game state by an illegal act.

  Further, in the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, the lower prize-winning device 433 is in the special game state of the second mode and the special game state of the fourth mode that are likely to be forcibly shifted by an illegal act. Since the extended entry prohibition time for staying in the entry prohibition state is set longer than the illegal lower prize winning monitoring delay time, the lower entry winning device 433 is illegally reduced during a part of the period during which the entry prohibition state remains. The period for monitoring the big prize is included, and the lower big prize winning device 433 is forced to shift to the entry permitted state by an illegal act over the period during which the lower big prize winning device 433 should stay in the entry prohibited state. If it is, it is recognized that the prize is incorrect. Therefore, the detection accuracy of the illegal act that forcibly shifts the lower prize-winning device 433 to the entry-permitted state is improved. In order to improve the detection accuracy as the extended entry prohibition time is longer than the illegal lower prize winning monitoring delay time, the extended entry prohibition time is more preferably twice or more of the maximum allowable entry time. It is extremely preferable if the entry prohibition time is 5 times or more of the maximum entry allowable time.

  Further, in the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, the lower prize-winning device 433 enters in the special game state of the second mode and the special game state of the fourth mode that are likely to be forcibly shifted by illegal acts. The extended entry prohibition time for staying in the prohibited state is set to be longer than the maximum entry allowable time for the lower prize-winning device 433 to stay in the entry allowable state in the special game state of the first aspect to the special game state of the fourth aspect. Therefore, the special game state of the second aspect, the special game state of the fourth aspect, and the special game state of the first aspect according to the normal game and the third aspect, which are likely to be forcibly shifted by an illegal act. The accuracy of discrimination from the special game state of the game is further improved. In addition, in order to improve the identification accuracy as the extended entry prohibition time is longer than the maximum allowable entry time, the extended entry prohibited time is more preferably twice or more the maximum allowable entry time.

  Further, in the case of the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, in a normal gaming state, when a game is played by a right-handed gaming technique aiming for winning a start winning device 432 related to the second special symbol that is disadvantageous to the player. By informing the player to play the left-handed gaming method aiming for winning in the start winning device 431 related to the first special symbol, the special game state of the second mode or the special game state of the fourth mode Without waiting for the occurrence, the player is prevented from executing the unit game related to the second special symbol in the normal gaming state. As a result, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of the special game state of the second mode and the special game state of the fourth mode due to a game by a normal player, and the detection accuracy of the special game state that is forcibly generated by an illegal act is increased. improves.

  In the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, the sub control device 940 receives a predetermined command that may not be transmitted from the main control board 920 in the special gaming state, for example, a demonstration start request command or a variation command. Until then, in order to prevent the decorative symbol display device 479 and the sound devices 281 and 282 from executing the left-handed instruction notification, the game is played with the right-handed game technique when the power-off state is once restored after the transition to the power failure state in the special gaming state. In this case, the erroneous notification that the left-handed instruction notification is executed despite the special gaming state is prevented. When this error notification is once transferred to the power failure state, the main control board 920 is returned to the control state immediately before the power failure state is transferred by the backup function, but the sub control board 940 is initialized without the backup function. And the non-time-short command is transmitted from the main control board 920 because the main control board 920 is in a special gaming state when the main control board 920 is started up, but the sub-control board 940 is in the normal game state even if the non-time-short command is received. Or the special game state cannot be identified. Therefore, the sub-control board 940 satisfies the above-described predetermined condition until it is determined that the normal game state is received by receiving a predetermined command that is not likely to be transmitted from the main control board 920 in the special game state. Even if it is a case, generation | occurrence | production of false notification is prevented by not performing left-handed instruction notification.

  If the gaming state after returning to the energized state is the special gaming state of the first mode or the special gaming state of the third mode, the lower prize-winning device 433 stays in the entry prohibited state in those special gaming states. The game time is extremely short and the player can easily recognize that the current gaming state is the special gaming state by shifting the lower prize-winning device 433 to the entry-permitted state immediately after the main control board 920 is raised. When the game state after returning to the energized state is the special game state of the second aspect or the special game state of the fourth aspect, the lower prize-winning device 433 stays in the entry prohibited state in those special game states. Since the time becomes longer, the time from when the main control board 920 rises until the lower grand prize-winning device 433 shifts to the entry-permitted state is likely to be long, and the player is in the special gaming state. Simple can not be recognized in. Therefore, when the special game state includes the special game state of the aspect in which the lower large prize winning device 433 stays in the entry prohibited state as in the special game state of the second aspect or the special game state of the fourth aspect, It is preferable to employ a configuration that prevents the occurrence of the false notification in the special game state of the second aspect or the special game state of the fourth aspect after the return to the energized state, and the effect when employed is also enhanced.

  In the above embodiment, the description has been given of the configuration in which the time for staying in each entry prohibition state between the special game state of the second aspect and the entry permission state in the special game state of the fourth aspect is the same. Can be configured to differ in at least some of their times. However, from the viewpoint of the distinction between the special gaming state of the first aspect and the special gaming state of the second aspect and the distinction between the special gaming state of the third aspect and the special gaming state of the fourth aspect, a certain time (extended approach) These differences can be easily identified on the basis of the difference based on the (prohibited time), and the main operation control is made uniform from the viewpoint of simplicity of operation control of the lower prize-winning device 433 in the special gaming state. The configuration of the above-described embodiment that can be performed is preferable. In addition, even if the time to stay in each entry prohibited state between the entry allowed states differs at least in part, the time to stay in each entry prohibited state is the special game state of the first mode and the special mode of the third mode. It is preferable to have a structure that is longer than the time for staying in each entry prohibition state between the entry permission states in the gaming state.

  In the above embodiment, the configuration in which the time spent in the entry prohibition state between the entry allowed states in the special game state of the first aspect and the special game state of the third aspect is all the same is described. In the invention, the time may be different at least partially. However, from the viewpoint of the distinction between the special gaming state of the first aspect and the special gaming state of the second aspect and the distinguishability between the special gaming state of the third aspect and the special gaming state of the fourth aspect, a certain time (standard entry) These differences can be easily recognized on the basis of the difference based on the (prohibited time), and from the viewpoint of simplicity of the operation control of the lower prize-winning device 433 in the special game state, their main operation control is made uniform. The configuration of the above embodiment that can be performed is preferable. Even if the time spent in each entry prohibited state between the entry permitted states differs at least in part, the time spent in each entry prohibited state is different from the special game state of the second mode and the special mode of the fourth mode. It is preferable to adopt a configuration that is shorter than the time spent in each entry prohibition state between the entry permission states in the gaming state.

  Also, in the above embodiment, stay in the same entry prohibition state for the special game state of the first aspect, the special game state of the third aspect, the special game state of the second aspect, and the special game state of the fourth aspect. In the present invention, the time for playing is longer in the special gaming state of the second aspect and the special gaming state of the fourth aspect than in the special gaming state of the first aspect and the special gaming state of the third aspect. In the special game state of the second aspect and the special game state of the fourth aspect, the time for staying in at least one entry prohibited state is more than the case of the special game state of the first aspect and the special game state of the third aspect. A long configuration can also be used. However, they can be distinguished from the viewpoint of the distinction between the special gaming state of the first aspect and the special gaming state of the second aspect and the distinction between the special gaming state of the third aspect and the special gaming state of the fourth aspect. The configuration of the above embodiment in which the opportunity is given in each entry prohibition state is preferable.

  In the above embodiment, the total time spent in the entry prohibition state between the special game state of the second aspect and the entry permission state in the special game state of the fourth aspect is the special game state of the first aspect and the third In the aspect of the special gaming state of the aspect, the configuration that is longer than the total time of staying in each entry prohibition state has been described, but in the present invention, the entry prohibition state before the first entry permission state and the last round At least one of the entry prohibition states after the entry allowance state is longer in the special game state of the second aspect and the special game state of the fourth aspect than in the special game state of the first aspect and the special game state of the third aspect. It can also be configured. However, they can be distinguished from the viewpoint of the distinction between the special gaming state of the first aspect and the special gaming state of the second aspect and the distinction between the special gaming state of the third aspect and the special gaming state of the fourth aspect. The configuration of the above embodiment in which the opportunities are dispersed in a large number is preferable.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the configuration in which the time spent in each entry prohibited state between the entry allowed states in the special game state is the same in the special game state of the second mode and the special game state of the fourth mode is described. However, in the present invention, it is possible to adopt a configuration in which these times are not the same. However, from the viewpoint of simplicity of operation control of the lower prize-winning device 433 in the special game state, the configuration of the above-described embodiment in which those operation controls can be shared is preferable. If these times are not the same, the special game state of the fourth mode that is generated based on the operation of the second grand prize winning device that is likely to be the target of fraud is more than the special game state of the second mode. It is preferable to use a long configuration.

  In the above embodiment, the special game state of the first mode, the special game state of the third mode, the special game state of the second mode, and the special mode of the fourth mode are determined depending on the types of characters appearing in each round. In the present invention, the appearance characters are the same in the production for the special game state, but the operation and the color scheme are different, or one production is different. A configuration in which the display form is different, such as a still image for the other effect while it is a moving image, or a live-action image or a dramatic image, while the other effect is a deformed image Such as the composition that makes the tone different, such as one of the effects is low image quality and glossy, while the other effect is high image quality and glossy Configurations with different image quality, such as a sea background based on blue while one effect is a sky background based on blue, or a space background based on black or gold, etc. The background image may be different.

  Moreover, in said embodiment, the special game state of a 1st aspect, the special game state of a 3rd aspect, the special game state of a 2nd aspect, and the 4th aspect of a 4th aspect by the difference in the image display effect by the decoration symbol display apparatus 479. In the present invention, the image display effects by the decorative symbol display device 479 are the same, but the light emission effects by the frame light emitting devices 271 to 275 and the panel light emitting device 490 are different. Therefore, it is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the effects for those special game states are different. For example, in the production for those special game states, the configuration in which the light emission brightness is different such that one production is high-luminance emission while the other production is extremely high-luminance, A configuration in which the luminescent colors are different, such as a single luminescent color or a small number of luminescent colors while the other is a large number (for example, seven colors) of luminescent colors, etc. Can be configured such that the light emission pattern is different, such that the other effect is high frequency blinking, or the other effect is different depending on the presence or absence of the light emission effect.

  In the above embodiment, the special game state of the first aspect, the special game state of the third aspect, the special game state of the second aspect, and the special game state of the fourth aspect are caused by the difference in visual effects. Although the structure which makes an effect differ was demonstrated, in this invention, it is set as the structure which makes the effect with respect to those special game states differ by the difference in the auditory effect based on sound, such as a sound or music by the audio apparatuses 281 and 282. You can also. For example, in the production for those special gaming states, the configuration in which the volume is different such that one production is a loud sound while the other production is a very loud sound, Sound sources such as different types of sound, such as making music different, or one production being simple mechanical sound or music from a few instruments, while the other production is music from an orchestra A configuration in which the sound quality is different, such as emphasizing the bass and treble parts in the other production, and a certain sound higher in the other production than in the other production. It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the playback pitch is varied, such as a frequency reproduction or an increase in music playback speed, a configuration in which the tone is varied, or a configuration in which the tone is varied depending on the presence or absence of a sound effect.

  Moreover, in said embodiment, for every round production of the same time with respect to the production form which can recognize the break of the round production which makes the case where the lower prize-winning apparatus 433 is an entry permission state and the case where it is an entry prohibition state as a set In the present invention, the difference between the special game state of the first aspect and the special game state of the third aspect, the special game state of the second aspect, and the special game state of the fourth aspect has been described. Can be configured such that only at least one round effect is different, or the round effect is the same and only the opening effect and the ending effect are different.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the special game state and the first state of the first mode are determined by the difference in each round effect in which the case where the lower prize-winning device 433 is in the entry-permitted state and the case in which the entry-prohibited state is set. Although the configuration in which the effects for the special game state of the third aspect, the special game state of the second aspect, and the special game state of the fourth aspect are different has been described, in the present invention, the effect of one special game state is a round effect. Although the execution of the other special gaming state is executed, the effect on the special gaming state is made different depending on the difference of the production form such as the connection production form in which the break of each round is not completely recognized. You can also. Here, the “linked effect” is not a simple repetition of a predetermined video, but is composed of one story at least from the start of the first allowed entry state to the end of the last allowed entry state. This means that the displayed image is displayed without being substantially repeated, or that an image composed of episodes equal to or less than the number of rounds is displayed without being substantially repeated during the period.

  In addition, the special game state of the first mode and the special game state of the third mode and the first game mode are different depending on the difference in each round effect that includes the case where the lower prize-winning device 433 is in the entry-permitted state and the case where it is in the entry-prohibited state. In the present invention, the configuration in which the effects for the special game state of the second aspect and the special game state of the fourth aspect are different from each other has been described. It is also possible to divide the effects for which entry is prohibited into separate effects, and make the effects for the special gaming state differ depending on at least one of the effects for which entry is permitted and the effects for which entry is prohibited.

  Here, due to the difference in the production mode, the production for the special game state of the first mode and the special game state of the third mode are made different and the production for the special game state of the second mode and the special game state of the fourth mode is performed. A gaming machine having a different configuration (hereinafter also referred to as “a gaming machine of a variation”) will be described in detail. Note that substantially the same parts as the gaming machine 100 described above are denoted by the same reference numerals, and only differences from the gaming machine 100 will be described in detail. 35 to 38 are timing charts showing other examples of the game progress of the first mode to the fourth mode in the special game state, respectively.

  In the special game state of the first mode, as shown in FIG. 39, the effect A1 (time tc to time te) shown in FIG. 35 is a period (time tc) in which the lower prize-winning device 433 is in the entry-permitted state. The production A1 'executed at time td) and the production A1 "executed during the period (time td to time te) when the lower prize-winning device 433 is in the entry-prohibited state are divided into production A1 and production A1'. Although the production content is the same, production A1 "is the first allowed entry state while inheriting the production content of production A1 'such that the character that appeared in production A1 is replaced by the character that appears in production A2. This is an effect that represents a state where entry is prohibited later. In order to divide the production in this way, main controller 920 sets an entry prohibited state transition command and transmits it to sub-control device 940 when detecting a change from the entry permitted state to the entry prohibited state. For example, an additional process for setting the entry prohibition state transition command is executed after the unauthorized lower prize winning monitoring delay timer setting process S1910 shown in FIG. 25, and the control signal output process S1108 is executed after the additional process. (See FIG. 16). Further, the sub control device 940 switches from the production A1 ′ to the production A ″ based on the reception of the entry prohibition state transition command from the main control device 920. Also, the productions A2 ′ to A14 ′ and the production A2 ″. Each of .about.A14 "is the same as in the case of effects A1 'and effect A1". In addition, for the effect A15, since the player can recognize that the effect A16, which is executed immediately afterward, does not enter the entry-permitted state again in the current special game state, the division for the effects A2 to A14 is not performed. not going.

  On the other hand, in the special game state of the second mode, as shown in FIG. 40, effects X1 to X15 shown in FIG. 36 and effects A1 ′ and A1 ″ to effects A14 ′ and A14 ″ shown in FIG. In addition, a continuous production effect X is executed for each round in which the production A15 is integrated. Specifically, the sub control device 940 switches from the effect X0 to the connected effect X based on the reception of the first entry allowable state transition command from the main control device 920, and the normal state transition effect command from the main control device 920 is changed. Based on reception, the effect X is switched from the effect X to the effect X16. In addition, in a period during which entry is prohibited between entry allowed states (for example, from time td to time te ′), in order to urge the player to stop the launch of the game ball, the launch stop is instructed to stop the launch of the game ball. The instruction information display is executed, and in the period during which entry is permitted (for example, from time te ′ to time tg), in order to prompt the player to quickly start the game ball, the player is instructed to launch the game ball. The launch start instruction information display is executed. Specifically, the sub control device 940 appropriately switches the display of the instruction information based on the reception of the entry permission state transition command and the entry prohibition state transition command from the main control device 920. In the period (time tk to time tl) in which the entry is prohibited after the last entry permission state, the entry permission state is not entered again in the current special game state due to the effect X16 executed immediately thereafter. Since the player can recognize this, the launch stop instruction information is not displayed as in the case of the linked performance.

  Further, in the special game state of the third mode, as shown in FIG. 41, the effect B1 (time tc to time te) shown in FIG. 37 is a period during which the lower prize-winning device 433 is in the entry-permitted state ( The effect B1 ′ executed at time tc to time td) and the effect Z executed during the period (time td to time te) in which the lower prize-winning device 433 is in the entry prohibited state are divided into effect B1 ′. The effect Z is an effect indicating that the entry is prohibited from entering between the allowed entry states. Switching from the production B1 'to the production Z is performed by the sub-control device 940 based on the reception of the entry prohibition state transition command from the main control device 920. Each of the effects B2 to B14 shown in FIG. 37 is also divided in the same manner as the effects B1 'and Z. Regarding the effect B15, since the player can recognize that the effect B16 that is executed immediately afterward does not cause the entry allowed state again in the current special game state, the effect B15 ′ to B14 ′. There is no such division. The special game state of the first mode shown in FIG. 39, except that the effect Z in the period during which the entry is prohibited between the entry permitted states in the special game state of the third mode is common to each of the entry prohibited states. Is essentially the same.

  On the other hand, in the special game state of the fourth mode, as shown in FIG. 42, the effect B1 (time tc to time te) shown in FIG. The production Y1 ′ executed at the time tc to the time td) and the production Z ′ executed during the period (time td to the time te) in which the lower prize winning device 433 is in the entry prohibited state are divided into the production Y1 ′. Although the content of the effect is the same as that of Y1, the effect Z ′ is an effect indicating that the entry is prohibited from entering between the allowed entry states. Switching from the production Y1 'to the production Z' is performed by the sub-control device 940 based on the reception of the entry prohibition state transition command from the main control device 920. Each of the effects Y2 to Y14 shown in FIG. 38 is also divided in the same manner as in the effects Y1 'and Z'. As for the effect Y15, since the player can recognize that the effect Y16 that is executed immediately afterward does not cause the entry allowed state again in the current special game state, the effect Y2 ′ to Y14 ′ There is no such division. The contents of the effect Z ′ during the period in which the entry is prohibited between the entry allowed states in the special game state of the fourth mode are different from the effects Z in the special game state of the third mode shown in FIG. Each of the effects A1 "to A14" shown in FIG.

  In addition, during the period from the start of the entry prohibition state between the entry allowable states to the elapse of a predetermined time TJ, an instruction to stop the launch of the game ball is given to prompt the player to stop the launch of the game ball quickly. In addition, the launch stop instruction information display is executed, and in the period from the start of the allowed entry state to the elapse of the predetermined time TI, the launch of the game ball is instructed to promptly start the launch of the game ball The launch start instruction information display is executed. Specifically, the sub control device 940 starts the launch stop instruction information display based on the reception of the entry allowable state transition command from the main control device 920, and the launch stop instruction information after a predetermined time TJ has elapsed from the reception. The display is terminated, and the launch start instruction information display is started based on the reception of the entry prohibition state transition command from the main control device 920, and the launch stop instruction information display is terminated after a predetermined time TI has elapsed from the reception. In the period (time tk to time tl) in which the entry is prohibited after the last entry permission state, the entry permission state is not entered again in the current special game state due to the effect X16 executed immediately thereafter. In order to allow the player to recognize this, the stop display instruction information is not displayed as in the entry prohibition state between the entry allowable states.

  If it is the game machine of the above-mentioned example of change, the same effect as the case of the above-mentioned game machine 100 is produced. Furthermore, in the special game state of the second aspect and the special game state of the fourth aspect, the player can be prevented from launching the game ball during the period in which the lower prize-winning device 433 is in the entry prohibited state. In addition to being reduced, the occurrence of a special prize abnormality is suppressed, and the detection accuracy of the special gaming state that is forcibly generated by an illegal act is improved. In addition, in the special game state of the second aspect and the special game state of the fourth aspect, the player can launch a game ball quickly after the lower prize apparatus 433 enters the entry-permitted state. Loss of acquired game balls due to a predetermined number of game balls not winning the lower grand prize device 433 within an allowable time is reduced.

  The present invention is suitable for a gaming machine such as a ball game machine.

100: gaming machine 431: start winning device 432: start winning device 433: lower large winning device 434: upper large winning device 436: starting device 443: lower large winning switch 453: entry restriction mechanism 463: lower entry restriction solenoid

Claims (1)

A start winning device that takes an entry prohibition state that prohibits entry of game media and an entry allowance state that allows entry of game media;
Start winning device control means for controlling the start winning device in either of the first control mode and the second control mode in which a game medium is likely to enter the start winning device from the first control mode;
A start winning device entering medium detecting means for detecting a game medium entering the start winning device;
Special gaming state generating means for generating a special gaming state when a predetermined condition is established based on detection of a gaming medium by the start winning device entering medium detecting means;
A first variable winning device that takes an entry prohibition state that prohibits entry of game media and an entry allowance state that allows entry of game media;
Special game operation control means for intermittently allowing the first variable winning device to enter the predetermined number of times in the special game state;
Directing means for performing according to the progress of the game;
A gaming machine including
The special game operation control means operates the first variable prize device in a standard operation mode in a special game state generated based on the control of the start winning device according to the second control mode, and according to the first control mode. In the special game state generated based on the control of the start winning device, the first variable winning device is operated in a special operation mode in which the time during which entry is prohibited is longer than the standard operation mode,
In the special game state of the standard operation mode, the effect means performs in the standard effect mode, and in the special game state of the special operation mode, the special means includes a special effect different from the standard effect mode. Directing,
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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