JP2017056353A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To make it possible to more reliably confirm than before whether or not a game machine has detected that a game ball has passed a game ball passing area.SOLUTION: In the game machine, if detection means detects a passing of a game ball through a start winning port although no opening operation of a movable accessory has been performed by a control of movable accessory control means, a variable display of symbols by a trigger of the passing of the game ball is not performed. If the detection means detects a passing of a game ball through the start winning port when the movable accessory performed an opening operation without being controlled by the movable accessory control means, put-out means does not perform a put-out of game balls by a trigger of the passing of the game ball. If a game ball's passing through the start winning port in a condition where the put-out cannot be executed is performed for a predetermined number of times per a predetermined time, a notification regarding an abnormal ball entrance is to be made.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and is particularly suitable for use in confirming the state of a gaming machine.

  In so-called pachinko machines, a shipping inspection is performed to confirm whether the pachinko machines are manufactured according to specifications. As an item for shipping inspection, there is an item for confirming whether or not a regular number of prize balls is being played when a game ball wins a prize opening provided in a pachinko machine. Conventionally, in order to perform such an inspection, an inspector passes a game ball through a winning opening, and confirms whether or not a regular number of winning balls corresponding to the winning opening through the game ball has been performed. (See Patent Document 1).

JP 2000-14869 A

  By the way, in the pachinko machine, there is a case where a winning opening having a configuration in which a game ball does not pass unless a movable accessory is opened may be formed. In the case of detecting that a game ball has won such a winning opening, in the conventional technique described above, the inspector manually opens the movable accessory and passes the gaming ball through the winning opening.

  However, as a countermeasure against fraud, for example, if a movable accessory is not opened by control of a pachinko machine, even if the game ball passes through the winning opening, the prize ball is not played or the symbols are not changed. In the pachinko machine, as in the conventional technique described above, even if the inspector manually opens the movable accessory and passes the game ball through the winning opening, no prize ball is made. Therefore, in such a pachinko machine, there is a problem that it is difficult to confirm whether or not a switch for detecting that a game ball has won a prize opening is operating normally in a shipping inspection or the like. .

  As described above, in the conventional technique, there is a problem that the inspector or the like cannot surely confirm whether or not the gaming machine has detected that the gaming ball has passed through the gaming ball passing area such as a winning opening. .

  The present invention has been made in view of such problems, and can more reliably confirm whether or not the gaming machine has detected that the gaming ball has passed through the gaming ball passage area. The purpose is to do so.

  In order to achieve such an object, a gaming machine according to an exemplary aspect of the present invention is a movable that opens and closes to guide a game ball launched on the game board to a game ball passing area formed on the game board. According to the control by the movable accessory control means for controlling the opening and closing operation of the movable accessory, the detection means for detecting that the game ball has passed through the game ball passage area, and the movable accessory control means. If the detecting means detects that the game ball has passed through the game ball passing area when the movable accessory is opened, the game indicates that the game ball has passed through the game ball passing area. When the game ball passage information output means for outputting the ball passage information and the game ball passage information output by the game ball passage information output means are input, it is notified that the game ball has passed through the game ball passage area. Notification means, When serial movable won game is not opening operation, the game ball that is launched into the game board, characterized in that to not pass through the gaming ball passage region which is guided by the movable role thereof.

  In such a configuration, when the movable accessory opens without being controlled by the gaming machine, if the gaming ball passes through the gaming ball passing area, a gaming ball passing signal indicating that the gaming ball has passed through the gaming ball passing area When the output game ball passage signal is input, it is notified that the game ball has passed through the game ball passage area. Therefore, even a gaming machine that is taking measures against fraud such as opening a movable accessory without controlling the gaming machine can reliably notify that the gaming ball has passed through the gaming ball passage area. it can. Therefore, it can be confirmed more reliably than in the past whether or not the gaming machine has detected that the gaming ball has passed through the gaming ball passage area.

  Further, when the detection means detects that the game ball has passed through the game ball passing area based on the opening of the movable combination by the control of the movable combination control means, the game ball is paid out. The payout means has a payout means for discharging, even if the game ball passes through the game ball passage area based on the opening of the movable accessory without being controlled by the movable accessory control means. It is not necessary to pay out game balls.

  In such a configuration, even if the game ball is such that no prize ball is played even if the game ball passes through the game ball passage area unless the movable combination is opened by the control of the game machine, It is possible to reliably notify that the game ball has passed through the passing area.

  The game ball passage area includes a big prize opening formed in the game board, and the movable accessory opens and closes in order to guide the game ball launched to the game board to the big prize opening. And the payout means passes through the prize winning opening when the prize winning opening movable accessory is opened without being controlled by the movable accessory control means. If it is detected by the detection means, the game ball need not be paid out.

  In such a configuration, even if the game ball passes through the grand prize opening and the prize ball is not performed if the grand prize opening movable accessory does not open by the control of the gaming machine, It is possible to reliably notify that the game ball has passed through the big prize opening.

  In addition, when the detection means detects that the game ball has passed through the game ball passage area, the symbol display means for starting the symbol variation display, and then stopping and displaying the symbol for which the variation display has been started. And the symbol display means detects by the detection means that the game ball has passed through the game ball passage area when the movable accessory opens without being controlled by the movable accessory control means. In the case where the game ball has been played, it is not necessary to perform the variable display of the symbol based on the passing of the game ball.

  In such a configuration, if the movable accessory does not open by the control of the gaming machine, even if the game ball passes through the game ball passing area, the symbol variation display based on the passing of the game ball to the game ball passing area is not performed. Even a gaming machine configured as described above can reliably notify that a game ball has passed through the game ball passage area.

  In addition, it has lottery means for performing lottery based on the winning of the game ball to the start winning opening formed on the game board, the game ball passing area includes the start winning opening, the movable combination, Including a start winning opening movable accessory that opens and closes to guide the game ball launched on the game board to the start winning opening, and the symbol display means is not controlled by the movable accessory control means. If the detecting means detects that the game ball has passed through the start winning port when the start winning port movable accessory is opened, the symbol variation display due to the passage of the game ball is not performed. May be.

  In such a configuration, if the start winning opening movable accessory is not opened by the control of the gaming machine, even if the game ball passes through the start winning opening, the variation display of the symbols based on the passage of the game ball to the start winning opening is performed. Even a gaming machine that does not have a game ball can reliably notify that a game ball has passed through the start winning opening.

  In addition, a gaming machine identification information output unit that outputs gaming machine identification information for identifying a gaming machine is provided, and the notification unit is configured to output the gaming machine identification information according to the gaming machine identification information output by the gaming machine identification information output unit. You may change the form which alert | reports that the game ball passed through the ball passage area.

  In such a configuration, for example, although the configuration is the same in appearance, it is possible to change the form of notifying that the game ball has passed through the game ball passing region for each gaming machine having different program contents. Therefore, it is possible to confirm whether or not a legitimate program is incorporated in the gaming machine by notifying that the gaming ball has passed through the gaming ball passage area.

  Further, there are a plurality of game ball passage areas, and the notification means is configured to notify that the game ball has passed through the game ball passage area according to the game ball passage area detected by the detection means. It may be allowed.

  In such a configuration, it is possible to easily confirm which game ball passage area the game ball has passed by notifying that the game ball has passed through the game ball passage area.

  According to the present invention, it can be confirmed more reliably than before whether or not the gaming machine has detected that the gaming ball has passed through the gaming ball passage area.

It is a front view which shows embodiment of this invention and shows an example of the external appearance structure of a game machine. 1 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a system configuration of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a functional block diagram which shows embodiment of this invention and shows an example of a functional structure of a main control board. It is a functional block diagram which shows embodiment of this invention and shows an example of a functional structure of a sub control board. It is a main flowchart which shows embodiment of this invention and shows an example of the processing operation in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows embodiment of this invention and demonstrates the detail of a general winning process. It is a flowchart which shows embodiment of this invention and demonstrates the detail of a normal symbol action | operation gate passage process. It is a flowchart which shows embodiment of this invention and follows FIG. It is a flowchart which shows embodiment of this invention and demonstrates the detail of a start winning process. 7 is a flowchart illustrating the embodiment of the present invention and continuing from FIG. It is a flowchart which shows embodiment of this invention and demonstrates the detail of a special game execution process. It is a main flowchart which shows embodiment of this invention and shows an example of the processing operation in a sub control board.

Form to carry out

  Hereinafter, a first embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. In the present embodiment, a pachinko machine will be described as an example of a gaming machine.

(Game machine 100)
FIG. 1 is a front view showing an example of an external configuration of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment.

  In FIG. 1, a gaming machine (pachinko machine) 100 includes a gaming board (gauge board) that constitutes a gaming board surface, and a gaming machine frame that supports and fixes the gaming board.

The game board includes a plurality of nails 101, windmills 102a and 102b, a normal symbol operating gate 103, a normal electric accessory 104, a center decorative part 105, a special symbol display device 106, a decorative symbol display device 107, a normal symbol display device 108, A cup-type guide component 119, an outer rail 110, an inner rail 109, and the like are provided as game components. The game board is also provided with a general winning port 111, first and second starting winning ports 112a and 112b, a big winning port 113, and an out port 114. In the following description, the first and second start winning ports 112a and 112b are collectively referred to as the start winning ports 112 as necessary.

  The inner rail 109 and the outer rail 110 are for guiding the launched game balls to the game area 115.

  The nail 101 and the windmills 102a and 102b are provided at predetermined positions in the game area 115. For example, the movement of the game ball that enters the game area 115 and moves from top to bottom in FIG. Or the winning of the game ball to the general winning port 111, the start winning port 112, and the big winning port 113 and the passing of the game ball to the normal symbol operating gate 103 are adjusted.

  The special symbol display device 106 is provided on the side of the inner rail 109, and includes, for example, a 7-segment LED 116 that displays the special symbol and four LEDs 117 that display the number of winnings to the starting winning port 112 of the game ball. It is prepared for. Here, the special symbol is a symbol for indicating whether or not to generate a “hit” in accordance with the result of a lottery performed with the winning of the game ball at the start winning port 112 as a trigger.

  In the present embodiment, the 7-segment LED 116 is caused to emit light based on the winning of the game ball at the start winning opening 112, and any of “0” to “7”, which is a special symbol corresponding to “big hit”, and “losing” "-" Which is a special symbol corresponding to "" is variably displayed, and then one of these special symbols is stopped and displayed.

  The four LEDs 117 for displaying the number of lottery results held based on the winning of the game ball at the start winning opening 112 sequentially emit light each time the game ball wins the start winning opening 112, and also display a special symbol change display. Turns off sequentially when starting. That is, the number of light emission of the four LEDs 117 corresponding to the upper limit value of the number of holdings is notified to the player of the current number of holdings of the lottery result based on the winning of the game ball to the start winning opening 112. As described above, in this embodiment, the upper limit value of the number of holds of the lottery result based on the winning of the game ball to the start winning opening 112 is set to four. Then, when the number of reserves is four and a game ball is won at the start winning opening 112, the number corresponding to winning at the start winning opening 112 without performing a lottery based on the winning of the game ball. Only to play the prize ball.

  The decorative symbol display device 107 is provided at a substantially central position of the game area 115 so that the player can easily recognize it. For example, the decorative symbol display device 107 includes a liquid crystal display device that displays effect images such as decorative symbols. . The decorative symbol display device 107 displays three decorative symbols displayed in a horizontal row in decorative symbol display areas 118 a to 118 c in the display screen 118 of the decorative symbol display device 107. Here, the decorative symbol is a symbol for visually producing the result of the lottery.

  In the present embodiment, for example, “0” to “9” and “A” to “F” are displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 118 a to 118 c as “0”, “1”, “2”, “ 3 ”,“ 4 ”,“ 5 ”,“ 6 ”,“ 7 ”,“ 8 ”,“ 9 ”,“ A ”,“ B ”,“ C ”,“ D ”,“ E ”,“ F ” In this order, after variably displaying from the top to the bottom of FIG. 1, any one of “0” to “9” and “A” to “F” is stopped in the decorative symbol display areas 118a to 118c. It is made to display. Then, when a combination of specific decorative symbols is stopped and displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 118a to 118c, the jackpot is set. On the other hand, when the combination of the decorative symbols stopped and displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 118a to 118c does not correspond to any of the specific decorative symbol combinations, it is “lost”.

  In the present embodiment, the meanings of the special symbols that are stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 106 and the decorative symbols that are stopped and displayed on the decorative symbol display device 107 are made to coincide with each other. For example, if the special symbol that is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 106 indicates “big jackpot”, the decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed on the decorative symbol display device 107 also indicates “big jackpot”. (That is, the combination of the specific decorative design is made).

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the special symbol and the decorative symbol are displayed in conjunction with each other so that no contradiction occurs when the game result is displayed.

  In addition, the decorative symbol display device 107 displays not only the decorative symbol but also a background image as a background of the decorative symbol and an accompanying image such as a character image for giving the player a sense of expectation of jackpot as an effect image. To do. As the accompanying image, one or both of a still image and a moving image (for example, when a character image fluctuates within a stationary background image) can be displayed. Specifically, the decorative symbol display device 107 displays the decorative symbols in the decorative symbol display areas 118a to 118c in a variable manner and displays accompanying images such as a background image and a character image (in some cases). After that, when the same decorative design is stopped and displayed in the decorative design display areas 118a and 118c and a so-called reach state is formed, the display is switched to an accompanying image prepared for the reach state and the expectation of “big hit” is played. After giving to the user, the remaining decorative symbols that are changing are stopped and displayed in the decorative symbol display area 118b. As described above, the decorative symbol display device 107 performs various displays (effects) so that the player can have a sense of expectation for “big hit”. Furthermore, as will be described later, in this embodiment, the display pattern of the effect image displayed on the decorative symbol display device 107 is changed based on the operation of the operation switch 132 by the player so that one game (one time) The effect image can be displayed in a plurality of display patterns during the symbol variation period.

  Below the decorative symbol display device 107, an ordinary electric accessory 104 is provided. The ordinary electric accessory 104 opens and closes to guide the game ball to the second start winning opening 112b.

A cup-type guide component 119 is provided immediately above the ordinary electric accessory 104. When entering the cup-shaped guide component 119, the game ball passes through the first start winning opening 112a.

  When the ordinary electric accessory 104 is closed, the entrance is shielded by the cup-type guide component 119. Accordingly, the game ball does not enter the ordinary electric combination 104 when the ordinary electric combination 104 is closed. The game ball enters the ordinary electric combination 104 only when the ordinary electric combination 104 is in an open state (that is, the game ball passes through the second start winning opening 112b).

  A big prize opening 113 is formed below the ordinary electric accessory 104. The big prize opening 113 becomes a “hit” and when the game shifts to a special game, the big prize opening door 120 falls and opens. In the present embodiment, a maximum of 15 unit games are executed in a special game. More specifically, during a unit game, when a game ball passes through a specific area (so-called V zone) 121 formed in the big prize opening 113, it may shift to the next unit game. As much as possible, a maximum of 15 unit games are executed. In the present embodiment, the specific area 121 is formed in the special winning opening 113, but the specific area 121 is not necessarily formed. In this case, when shifting to the special game, it is guaranteed that 15 unit games will be executed.

  The center decorative part 105 is a molded product including a translucent part, and is provided around the decorative design display device 107. The center decorative component 105 plays a role of protecting the decorative symbol display device 107 or decorating the gaming machine 100. Further, in the gaming machine 100 shown in FIG. 1, the game ball that has entered the through portion 105 a formed at the upper part of the center decorative part 105 passes through the center decorative part 105 and is placed at the lower part of the center decorative part 105. A flow path is formed so as to move to the formed stage 105b.

  The normal symbol operation gate 103 is provided between the normal electric accessory 104 and the inner rail 109. For example, a game ball can pass through the normal symbol operation gate 103 from top to bottom. It is configured.

  The normal symbol display device 108 is provided at a position facing the normal symbol operation gate 103 through the normal electric accessory 104. For example, the 7-segment LED 122 for displaying the normal symbol and the normal symbol operation gate 103 for the game ball are provided. And four LEDs 123 that display the number of passages to. Here, the normal symbol is a symbol for indicating whether or not the normal electric accessory 104 is to be released according to the result of a lottery performed with the passage of the game ball to the normal symbol operating gate 103 as a trigger.

  The normal symbol display device 108 causes the 7-segment LED 122 to emit light based on the passage of the game ball to the normal symbol operation gate 103 and, for example, “7” and “−” as the normal symbols are alternately displayed in a variable manner. Either “7” or “−” is stopped and displayed. Then, when “7” is stopped and displayed, it is determined as “winning” and the ordinary electric accessory 104 is opened. On the other hand, when “−” is stopped and displayed, it is “lost”, and the ordinary electric accessory 104 is not opened.

  The four LEDs 123 that display the number of passes of the game ball to the normal symbol operation gate 103 sequentially emit light each time the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 103, and when the normal symbol variation display is started. Turns off sequentially. That is, the number of passages of the normal symbol operation gate 103 is notified to the player by the number of light emission of the four LEDs 123.

  The general winning opening 111 is provided between the normal symbol operating gate 103 and the inner rail 109. When a game ball passes through the general winning opening 111, a predetermined number of gaming balls are paid out.

  The out port 114 is provided at the bottom of the game area 115 and collects the game balls that have not passed through any of the start winning port 112, the general winning port 111, and the big winning port 113. The collected game balls are released to the outside of the gaming machine 100.

  The gaming machine frame includes an outer frame 124, a front frame 125, a transparent plate 126, a door 127, and a ball tray unit 128.

  The outer frame 124 has an opening and is a frame for fixing the gaming machine 100 to a position where it should be installed. The front frame 125 is a frame body aligned with the opening portion of the outer frame 124, and is attached to the outer frame 124 so as to be freely opened and closed by a hinge mechanism or the like.

  The front frame 125 has a mechanism for launching a game ball, a mechanism for detachably storing a game board, a mechanism for guiding or collecting the game ball, and the like. Furthermore, first to fourth electric decoration parts 130a to 130d such as game effect lamps that are turned on according to the state of the game are provided on the peripheral edge of the front frame 125. In addition, in the following description, the 1st-4th electrical decoration components 130a-130d are named generically as the electrical decoration components 130 as needed.

  The transparent plate 126 is for protecting the game board, and is, for example, a transparent glass plate. A player plays a game through the transparent plate 126 while seeing through the game area 115 of the game board.

  The door 127 is for supporting the transparent plate 126, and is attached to the front frame 125 so as to be freely opened and closed by a hinge mechanism or the like.

  The ball tray unit 128 is provided below the front frame 125. The ball tray 128a stores a certain amount of game balls (rental balls and prize balls), a mechanism for storing game balls, and fires the game balls. A mechanism for sending out the game ball to the mechanism for the above, a ball removal mechanism for extracting the stored game ball into a ball exit storage box (so-called dollar box), a firing handle 131, an operation switch 132, and the like.

  The operation switch 132 is for the player to perform an operation based on the effect image displayed on the decorative symbol display device 107, for example.

In the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, a push button type is adopted as the ball removing mechanism provided in the ball tray unit 128. More specifically, when the player presses the bullet release button 128b, a part of the bottom surface of the ball tray 128a is opened, and the game ball stored in the ball tray 128a is released to the outside.

  The launch handle 131 is operated by the player when launching the game ball toward the game area 115. When the player rotates the launch handle 131, the game ball is guided toward the game area 115 by being guided by the inner rail 109 and the outer rail 110 at a speed corresponding to the rotation angle.

  Further, speakers 133 for reproducing and outputting sound effects are provided on both sides of the ball removal button 128b.

(Outline of specified games)
Here, an outline of the prescribed game in the gaming machine 100 will be described.

  First, in the state where the rented game balls (rental balls) are placed on the ball tray 128a, when the player turns the launch handle 131 in the clockwise direction toward FIG. 1, the game balls are moved to the game area. Fired at 115. The game ball that has entered the game area 115 collides with the nail 101, the windmill 102, etc. formed in the game area 115, and moves in the game area 115 from top to bottom while moving irregularly. .

  When the game ball passes (wins) through the start winning opening 112, a predetermined number of prize balls (four prize balls in the present embodiment) are paid out to the ball tray 128a, and the special symbol display device 106 and the decorative symbols are displayed. The display device 107 starts the variable display of symbols. Thereafter, when a predetermined special symbol is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 106 and a combination of predetermined decorative symbols (for example, the same decorative symbol) is stopped and displayed on the decorative symbol display device 107, a “big hit” is obtained. A game shifts to a game.

  In the special game, the big prize opening door 120 falls down and the big prize opening 113 is opened. Each time a game ball passes (wins) through the open big prize opening 113, a predetermined number of prize balls (15 prize balls in this embodiment) are paid out. In the present embodiment, when the grand prize opening 113 is opened for 29.5 seconds or when a specific number of game balls pass (wins) in the grand prize opening 113, the big prize opening door is opened. 120 stands and the special winning opening 113 closes. In the following description, when the specific number is 10, that is, whether the big prize opening 113 is opened for 29.5 seconds, or ten game balls pass through the big prize opening 113 (winning). An explanation will be given by taking as an example a case where the special winning opening door 120 is raised in any state.

  When the game ball passes through a specific area (so-called V zone) formed in the big prize opening 113 while the big prize opening 113 is opened as described above, the big prize opening 113 is obtained. Will open again. In the present embodiment, the opening / closing operation of the grand prize winning opening 113 is performed up to 15 times. That is, as described above, in the special game, the unit game is played up to 15 times.

  In this way, when a special game is executed, a large amount of prize balls are paid out in a short period of time, and a great merit can be given to the player.

  When the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 103, the normal symbol display device 108 (7-segment LED 122) starts to display the normal symbol in a variable manner. Thereafter, when a predetermined normal symbol (“7” in the present embodiment) is stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display device 108 (7-segment LED 122), the normal electric accessory 104 opens and closes. When the ordinary electric combination 104 is released, the game ball can pass (win) the second start winning opening 112b.

  In the present embodiment, after the special game is executed, the mode is shifted to either the “probability change mode” or the “time reduction mode”.

  Here, the “probability change mode” is a mode in which a “big hit” is made and a state in which the probability of becoming a “big hit” is higher than that in the “normal mode” after a special game is executed. Further, in this “probability change mode”, after the execution of the special game, until the next special game starts, the operation of the ordinary electric accessory 104 is made different from that in the “normal mode”, and the start winning opening 112 is set. It is also designed to form a state where game balls can easily pass (win).

  On the other hand, the “short-time mode” is a “big hit”, and after the special game is executed, for example, until the game about 100 special symbol fluctuations is executed, the operation of the ordinary electric accessory 104 is “normal mode”. In other words, the game ball forms a state where it is easy to win the start winning opening 112, and when the predetermined number of games are executed, the mode returns to the “normal mode”.

  In these “probability mode” and “time reduction mode”, the change display time of the special symbol and the decorative symbol is made shorter than that in the “normal mode”.

  As described above, when the transition to the “probability change mode” is performed after the execution of the special game, it is possible to prevent the holding ball from being reduced as much as possible until the next special game is started. Further, even when the mode is shifted to the “short time mode”, it is possible to prevent the holding ball from being reduced as much as possible for a while after the execution of the special game.

  When the game ball passes (wins) through the general winning opening 111, a predetermined number of prize balls (four prize balls in the present embodiment) are paid out to the ball tray 128a. If the game ball has not won any winning opening, the game ball flows into the out opening 114. In the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, the ordinary electric accessory 104 opens without being controlled by the gaming machine 100, and the gaming ball passes through the second start winning opening 112b, or regardless of the controlling of the gaming machine 100. When the special winning opening door 120 falls down and the game ball passes through the special winning opening 113, the operation associated with the passing of the game ball is not executed. Specifically, when the ordinary electric accessory 104 is opened regardless of the control of the gaming machine 100 and the game ball passes the second start winning opening 112b, a prize ball, a symbol change / stop display, etc. are displayed. Do not do it. In addition, when the grand prize opening door 120 falls down without depending on the control of the gaming machine 100 and the game ball passes through the big prize opening 113, the prize ball or the like is not performed. It should be noted that the fact that the ordinary electric accessory 104 opens or the special prize opening door 120 falls down regardless of the control of the gaming machine 100 is, for example, an operation performed by the inspector during the shipping inspection of the gaming machine 100 This can happen due to an unauthorized operation by the player.

  Further, in the following description, it is indicated that the ordinary electric combination 104 is opened without the control of the gaming machine 100 and the game ball has passed the second start winning opening 112b. It is referred to as having passed through the start winning opening 112b in a state where it cannot be paid out. Furthermore, the game ball is unable to pay out the grand prize opening 113 as necessary, indicating that the special prize opening door 120 has fallen down without passing through the control of the gaming machine 100 and the game ball has passed through the big prize opening 113. We say that we passed in.

(System configuration)
Next, a system configuration such as an internal configuration of the gaming machine 100 will be described. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a system configuration of the gaming machine 100.

  Inside the housing of the gaming machine 100, there are a main control board 201, a sub control board 202 connected to the main control board 201, a winning hole board 203, an LED drive board 204, a launch control board 205, a payout control board 206, A power receiving board 207, an electric decoration board 208, and the like are provided.

(Main control board 201)
The main control board 201 is provided with a main CPU 201a, ROM 201b, RAM 201c, and interface circuit (I / F circuit) 201d, which are connected to each other via a bus 201e.

  The main CPU 201a reads (fetches), interprets (decodes), and executes instructions constituting the program. And main CPU201a reads the program, data, etc. which are memorize | stored in ROM201b, and controls the whole gaming machine 100 based on these.

  The ROM 201b stores programs and data necessary for the main CPU 201a to perform processing shown in FIGS. 5 to 9 described later, and other game controls. The RAM 201c is used as a work area when the main CPU 201a performs various controls and temporarily stores data and the like.

  The I / F circuit 201d transmits and receives signals performed between the main control board 201, the sub control board 202, the winning hole board 203, the LED drive board 204, the launch control board 205, and the payout control board 206. Control the timing. However, between the main control board 201 and the sub control board 202, transmission of signals from the main control board 201 to the sub control board 202 is performed, but transmission of signals from the sub control board 202 to the main control board 201 is not performed. Not done. That is, only one-way transmission is possible.

  In addition, the I / F circuit 201 d receives supply of predetermined power via the power receiving board 207 from the power supply device 209 disposed inside the housing of the gaming machine 100. With this power, the main control board 201 can perform various processes described later.

(Sub control board 202)
The sub control board 202 is provided with a sub CPU 202a, ROM 202b, RAM 202c, image control processor 202d, image data ROM 202e, video RAM 202f, tone generator circuit 202g, amplifier 202h, and interface circuit (I / F circuit) 202i. The sub CPU 202a, ROM 202b, RAM 202c, image control processor 202d, tone generator circuit 202g, and I / F circuit 202i are connected to each other via a bus 202j. The image data ROM 202e and the video RAM 202f are connected to the image control processor 202d, and the amplifier 202h is connected to the sound source circuit 202g. Furthermore, a power receiving board 207, an electrical decoration board 208, and an operation switch 132 are connected to the I / F circuit 202i.

  The sub CPU 202a reads (fetches), interprets (decodes), and executes instructions constituting the program. Then, the sub CPU 202a reads a program, data, and the like stored in the ROM 202b, and controls the entire sub control board 202, in particular, controls the effects for the player.

  The ROM 202b stores programs and various data necessary for the sub CPU 202a to execute processing shown in FIG. 10 described later and other effects during the game. The RAM 202c is used as a work area when the sub CPU 202a performs various controls, and temporarily stores data and the like.

  The ROM 202b and the RAM 202c may be the same as the ROM 201b and the RAM 201c provided on the main control board 201, respectively, but it is preferable to use one having a larger capacity than these.

  The I / F circuit 202 i performs timing control when receiving a signal from the main control board 201. Further, the I / F circuit 202i detects the operation of the operation switch 132 and transmits the detection signal to the sub CPU 202a. Thereby, the sub CPU 202a can recognize the operation content of the operation switch 132 and the like.

  The decorative symbol display device 107 includes a liquid crystal display device, and is connected to the image control processor 202d. The image data ROM 202e stores image data such as characters, characters, and backgrounds displayed on the decorative symbol display device 107.

  The video RAM 202f is a memory used when the image control processor 202d creates an image to be displayed on the decorative symbol display device 107. The image data read from the image data ROM 202e is expanded in the video RAM 202f, and an image based on the expanded image data is displayed on the decorative design display device 107. Needless to say, the decorative design display device 107 may be configured by using, for example, a plasma display instead of the liquid crystal display device.

  The sound source circuit 202g is for generating an audio signal corresponding to the game effect, and is connected to the amplifier 202h. The sound based on the sound signal generated by the sound source circuit 202g is amplified by the amplifier 202h and output from the speaker 133.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, as a peripheral device for performance, in addition to the speaker 133, an electrical decoration component 130 that is turned on or off according to the state of the game is provided. For example, as the illumination component 130, an illumination component (LED) that is lit when a reach state is formed, an illumination component (LED) that is lit during execution of a special game, and an illumination component that is lit during a prize ball ( LED).

  These effect peripheral devices are peripheral devices that are not directly related to the game, and output the effects during the game, and are controlled only by the sub-control board 202 and not by the main control board 201. .

  Further, as described above, a signal is transmitted from the main control board 201 to the sub control board 202, but a signal is not transmitted from the sub control board 202 to the main control board 201. In addition, the I / F circuit 202 i is supplied with predetermined power via the power receiving board 207 from the power supply device 209 arranged inside the housing of the gaming machine 100. With this electric power, the sub-control board 202 can perform various processes described later.

(Electric board 208)
The above-described electric decoration component 130 is connected to the electric decoration board 208, and the electric power supplied from the power supply device 209 arranged inside the housing of the gaming machine 100 is output to the electric decoration component. Thereby, the electrical decoration component 130 performs lighting or light extinction.

(Prize opening board 203)
The winning opening board 203 has a first starting winning opening switch 221 for detecting the passing of the game ball to the first starting winning opening 112a and a first detecting the passage of the gaming ball to the second starting winning opening 112b. 2 start winning port switch 210, normal symbol operating gate switch 211 for detecting the passing of the game ball to the normal symbol operating gate 114, and general winning port switch 212 for detecting the passing of the game ball to the general winning port 111, A special prize opening switch 213 for detecting the passage of the game ball to the special prize opening 113, and a specific area detection switch 214 for detecting the passage of the game ball to the specific area 121 formed in the special prize opening 113. It is connected.

  The winning opening board 203 is transmitted from the first and second starting winning opening switches 221 and 210, the normal symbol operation gate switch 211, the general winning opening switch 212, the large winning opening switch 213, and the specific area detection switch 214. Based on the signal, the region through which the game ball has passed is identified, and a game ball passage signal indicating the identified result is transmitted to the main control board 201.

  Further, the prize winning board 203 has an ordinary electric accessory solenoid 215 for opening the ordinary electric accessory 104, a prize winning solenoid 216 for opening the prize winning opening 113, and the prize winning opening 113. A specific area solenoid 217 for controlling the movement of the game ball is connected. Specifically, the specific area solenoid 217 makes it easy to pass the game ball to the specific area until the specific area detection switch 214 detects the passage of the game ball to the specific area 121, and enters the specific area 121. When the passage of the game ball is detected, the state where the passage of the game ball to the specific area 121 becomes easy is released.

  When the normal electric accessory release instruction signal is input from the main control board 201, the winning opening board 203 outputs a current for driving the normal electric accessory 104 to the normal electric accessory solenoid 215. As a result, the ordinary electric accessory 104 performs an opening / closing operation.

  In addition, when the prize winning hole opening instruction signal is input from the main control board 201, the prize winning hole board 203 outputs a current for driving the big prize winning hole door 120 to the big prize winning hole solenoid 216. As a result, the special winning opening 113 is opened. On the other hand, when a special winning opening closing instruction signal is input from the main control board 201, the output of the current for driving the special winning opening door 120 is stopped. Thereby, the special winning opening 113 is closed.

  Further, when the game ball passes through the specific area, it is determined that the special game will be transferred to the next unit game, and when the specific area control instruction signal is input from the main control board 201, the winning opening board 203 is A current for releasing the state where the passing of the game ball to 121 is facilitated is output to the specific area solenoid 217. As described above, in the present embodiment, a maximum of 15 unit games are continued in one special game.

(LED drive board 204)
A special symbol display device 106 and a normal symbol display device 108 are connected to the LED drive board 204. When a special symbol display instruction signal is input from the main control board 201 as described later, the LED drive board 204 receives the 7-segment LED 116 disposed in the special symbol display device 106 based on the special symbol display instruction signal, The four LEDs 117 that display the number of winnings are made to emit light. In addition, when the normal symbol display instruction signal is input from the main control board 201, the LED drive board 204, based on the normal symbol display instruction signal, the 7-segment LED 122 disposed in the normal symbol display device 108, and the gate passage The four LEDs 123 for displaying the numbers are caused to emit light.

(Launch control board 205)
The launch control board 205 is connected to a launch handle 131 for launching a game ball into the game area 115. The launch control board 205 detects that the launch handle 131 has been operated by the player, and transmits a launch operation detection signal indicating the detected result to the main control board 201. As a result, the main control board 201 recognizes that the firing handle 131 has been operated.

  The main control board 201 transmits a launch permission signal to the launch control board 205 when the game balls are not stored in the ball tray 128a in a certain amount or more. Then, the launch control board 205 controls the launch handle 131 so that the game ball is launched toward the game area 115.

  On the other hand, when a certain amount or more of the game balls are stored in the ball tray 128a, the main control board 201 transmits a launch non-permission signal to the launch control board 205. Thereby, the launch control board 205 controls the launch handle 131 so that the game ball is not launched toward the game area 115.

(Discharge control board 206)
When the payout control board 206 receives a prize ball number signal transmitted from the main control board 201 as will be described later, the number of prize balls (game balls) corresponding to the prize ball number signal is paid out to the ball tray 128a. As described above, the payout device 218 disposed inside the gaming machine 100 is controlled. Thereby, the payout device 218 pays out a winning ball (game ball) corresponding to the winning.

  Note that the winning a prize board 203, the LED driving board 204, the launch control board 205, and the payout control board 206 operate based on the power supplied from the power supply device 209 via the power receiving board 207.

(Power receiving board 207)
When the power switch 219 disposed inside the gaming machine 100 is turned on, the power receiving board 207 is supplied with power from the power supply device 209, and the power is supplied to the main control board 201 and the sub-control as described above. This is distributed to the board 202, the winning hole board 203, the LED driving board 204, the launch control board 205, the payout control board 206, and the decoration board 208.

  Next, a functional configuration of the main control board 201 will be described. FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram illustrating an example of a functional configuration of the main control board 201.

(Prize control unit 301)
The winning control unit 301 determines which region the game ball has passed based on the game ball passing signal transmitted from the winning hole board 203. Specifically, the winning control unit 301 determines that the gaming ball is based on the gaming ball passing signal, the first starting winning port 112a, the second starting winning port 112b, the normal symbol operation gate 103, the general winning port. 111, the special winning opening 113, and the specific area 121 are determined.

  Here, when it is determined that the game ball has passed through the second start winning opening 112b, the winning control section 301 determines whether or not the start opening payout flag stored in the flag storage section 302 is turned on. To do. As a result of the determination, when the start port payout enable flag stored in the flag storage unit 302 is turned on, the game ball is paid out based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the second start winning port 112b (award ball) ) And change / stop display of special symbols and decorative symbols. On the other hand, when the start port payout enable flag stored in the flag storage unit 302 is not turned on (when turned off), the winning control unit 301 is controlled by a normal electric accessory driving instruction unit 312 described later. If the ordinary electric combination 104 is opened, it is determined that the game ball has passed through the second start winning port 112b, and a start port illegal passing signal indicating this is output to the effect command generating unit 313. In this case, the winning control unit 301 does not permit the paying out of the game ball (prize ball) based on the passing of the game ball through the second start winning port 112b and the change / stop display of the special symbol and the decorative symbol.

  When it is determined that the game ball has passed through the big winning opening 113, the winning control section 301 determines whether or not the big winning opening payout flag stored in the flag storage section 302 is turned on. As a result of this determination, when the big prize opening payable flag stored in the flag storage unit 302 is turned on, the winning control part 301 pays out the game ball based on the game ball passing through the big prize opening 113. (Prize ball) is allowed. On the other hand, when the big prize opening payout enable flag stored in the flag storage unit 302 is not turned on (when turned off), the winning control part 301 is controlled by the big prize opening release instruction part 307 described later. It is determined that the game ball has passed through the big prize opening 113 due to the fall of the special prize opening door 120, and a special prize opening illegal passing signal indicating that fact is output to the effect command generating unit 313. In this case, the winning control unit 301 does not permit the paying out of the game ball (prize ball) based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the big winning port 113.

  The winning control unit 301 is realized by using the main CPU 201a and the ROM 201b provided on the main control board 201. The flag storage unit 302 is realized by using a RAM 201c provided on the main control board 201.

(Payout instruction unit 303)
The payout instruction unit 303 transmits the prize ball number signal indicating the number of prize balls to the payout control board 206 based on the result determined by the winning control unit 301. Specifically, in this embodiment, when the winning control unit 301 determines that the game ball has passed through the first start winning port 112a, the payout instructing unit 303 indicates that the number of winning balls is “4”. The prize ball number signal shown is transmitted to the payout control board 206.

  When the winning control unit 301 determines that the game ball has passed through the general winning opening 111, the payout instructing unit 303 sends the winning ball number signal indicating that the number of winning balls is “4” to the payout control board 206. Send.

  Further, when the payout of the game ball based on the passing of the game ball through the second start winning port 112b is permitted by the winning control unit 301, the payout instructing unit 303 indicates that the number of winning balls is “4”. Is sent to the payout control board 206. That is, when the game ball passes through the second start winning port 112b due to the opening of the normal motor combination 104 by the control of the normal motor combination drive instruction unit 312, the payout instruction unit 303 indicates that the game ball is the second game ball. The payout control board 206 is instructed to pay out the game ball based on having passed through the start winning opening 112b.

  Further, when the payout of the game ball based on the passing of the game ball through the big winning opening 113 is permitted by the winning control unit 301, the payout instructing unit 303 indicates that the number of winning balls is “15”. A prize ball number signal is transmitted to the payout control board 206. That is, when the game ball passes through the big prize opening 113 due to the fall of the special prize opening door 120 under the control of the big prize opening opening instruction unit 307, the payout instruction unit 303 causes the game ball to pass through the big prize opening 113. The payout control board 206 is instructed to pay out the game ball based on the above.

  Thereby, the payout control board 206 controls the payout device 218 so that payout according to the number of prize balls indicated in the prize ball number signal is made.

  The payout instruction unit 303 is realized by using the main CPU 201a and the ROM 201b provided on the main control board 201.

(Special symbol lottery section 304)
The special symbol lottery unit 304 has a special symbol based on the case where the winning control unit 301 determines that the game ball has passed the first start winning port 112a and the case where the game ball has passed the second start winning port 112b. Is generated and acquired, for example, a random number in the range of “0” to “65535”, that is, a random number related to whether or not the special symbol is correct. Further, the special symbol lottery unit 304 simultaneously obtains a random number related to whether or not the special symbol is correct, and simultaneously determines two types of random numbers ranging from “0” to “255”, that is, a random number for determining a special symbol and a special symbol variation pattern determination. Generate and obtain a random number for. Hereinafter, three random numbers including a random number relating to whether or not a special symbol is determined, a random number for determining a special symbol, and a random number for determining a special symbol variation pattern are referred to as a “one set of random numbers”. For example, if no “one set of random numbers” is stored in the special symbol random number storage area in the RAM 202 c, the acquired “one set of random numbers” is output to the winning determination unit 305.

  On the other hand, when “one set of random numbers” is stored in the special symbol random number storage area, the acquired “one set of random numbers” is stored in the special symbol random number storage area. In the present embodiment, a maximum of four “one set of random numbers” acquired by the special symbol lottery unit 304 can be stored in the special symbol random number storage area, and the storage order of the “one set of random numbers” is It can be identified. The special symbol lottery unit 304 outputs the “one set of random numbers” stored in the special symbol random number storage area earliest to the winning determination unit 305 and outputs the “one set of random numbers” to the special symbol random number storage area. Delete from the design random number storage area.

  The special symbol lottery unit 304 is realized by using a main CPU 201a, a ROM 201b, and a RAM 202c provided on the main control board 201.

(Winning determination unit 305)
The winning determination unit 305 first determines that the lottery result by the special symbol lottery unit 304 is “big hit” based on the random number value related to whether or not the special symbol is out of the “one set of random numbers” output by the special symbol lottery unit 304. ”Or“ Lose ”. Subsequently, when the winning determination unit 305 corresponds to the “big hit”, the winning area indicating that the value of the random number for determining the special symbol in the “one set of random numbers” shifts to the “probability change mode”. Based on whether it belongs to the winning area indicating that it will shift to "Time-short mode" or to the "Time-short mode", after switching to the "probability change mode" or "Time-short mode" mode (game state) Judge whether or not. Then, if it corresponds to “big hit”, the bonus flag stored in the flag storage unit 302 is turned on. Further, when shifting to the “probability change mode”, the probability change flag stored in the flag storage unit 302 is turned on. On the other hand, when shifting to the “time reduction mode”, the time reduction flag stored in the flag storage unit 302 is turned on.

  Further, the winning determination unit 305 determines which of the “one set of random numbers” corresponds to the variation pattern of the special symbol based on the random number value for determining the special symbol variation pattern. For example, 5 seconds, 10 seconds, 20 seconds, 30 seconds, and 40 seconds are defined as the special symbol fluctuation display time of the special symbol fluctuation pattern. Each variation pattern is defined with probabilities in which “−” corresponding to “losing” or “0” to “7” corresponding to “winning” is defined in advance.

  In the present embodiment, the lottery table is different between the case where the mode is shifted to the “probability change mode” and the other cases (the case where the mode is shifted to the “short time mode” and the case where the “normal mode” is performed). Is used to determine whether the above-mentioned “big hit” or “lost” is true.

  Specifically, in the present embodiment, a game is performed in the probability variation lottery table used when transitioning to the “probability variation mode”, in the case of transitioning to the “time reduction mode”, and in the “normal mode”. There are two lottery tables, the normal lottery table used when

  And the probability of becoming a “big hit” is higher in the case of transitioning to the “probability mode” than in the case of transitioning to the “short-time mode” and when playing in the “normal mode”. Thus, the contents of the two lottery tables are set.

  The winning determination unit 305 is realized by using the main CPU 201a and the ROM 201b provided on the main control board 201.

(Special symbol display instruction unit 306)
The special symbol display instruction unit 306 determines the special symbol variation display time in the special symbol display device 106 based on the state of the flag stored in the flag storage unit 302, and determines the result determined by the winning determination unit 305. Based on this, the special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 106 is determined.

  In the present embodiment, the case where the probability variation flag or the time reduction flag is turned on (in the case of shifting to the “probability variation mode” or the “time reduction mode”) is more than the case where the probability variation flag or the time reduction flag is turned on (the “normal” The special symbol fluctuation display time is made much shorter than when the game is played in the “mode”.

  Here, as described above, in the case of “big hit”, any one of “0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7” is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 106. Determined as a special symbol. On the other hand, in the case of “losing”, “−” is determined as a special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 106.

  Then, the special symbol display instruction unit 306 forms a display pattern based on the stop symbol determined in this way, the special symbol variation display time, and the like, and sends the special symbol display instruction signal indicating the display pattern to the LED drive board 204. Send to. Thereby, the special symbol display part 116 in the special symbol display device 106 performs display according to the display pattern indicated in the special symbol display instruction signal.

  The special symbol display instruction unit 306 is realized by using the main CPU 201a and the ROM 201b provided on the main control board 201.

(Big prize opening opening instruction unit 307)
When the winning determination unit 305 determines that the lottery result by the special symbol lottery unit 304 corresponds to “big hit”, and the bonus flag stored in the flag storage unit 302 is turned on. Then, the large winning opening opening instruction signal is transmitted to the winning opening board 203. As a result, the special winning opening 113 is opened. In addition, the special winning opening opening instruction unit 307 turns on the special winning opening payout enable flag stored in the flag storage unit 302. Thereafter, when it is determined that the game ball has passed through the specific area 121 formed in the big prize opening 113 based on the determination result in the winning prize control section 301, the big prize opening opening instruction section 307 performs the specific area control. An instruction signal is transmitted to the winning opening board 203. As a result, the state in which the game ball can easily pass to the specific area 121 is released.

  Thereafter, for example, when it is determined that ten game balls have passed through the prize winning opening 113, or when it has been determined that 29.5 seconds have elapsed since the prize winning opening 113 was opened, the prize winning opening releasing instruction unit 307 Then, a large winning opening closing signal is transmitted to the winning opening board 203. Thereby, the special winning opening 113 is closed. When a predetermined time elapses after the special prize opening 113 is closed, the special prize opening opening instructing unit 307 turns off the special prize opening payable flag stored in the flag storage unit 302.

Here, the predetermined time is a time required for the game winning ball switch 213 to detect a game ball that has entered the game winning door 120 immediately before the game winning opening 113 is closed. In this way, the main control board 201 confirms that the game ball that has entered the inside of the big prize opening door 120 immediately before the big prize opening 113 is closed is a regular one (for paying out). Can be recognized.

  When the big prize opening 113 is closed as described above, the big prize opening opening instructing unit 307 facilitates the passage of the game ball to the specific area 121 while the big prize opening 113 is being opened. It is determined whether or not the state has been released. As a result of this determination, when the state in which the passing of the game ball to the specific area 121 is released, the special winning opening release instruction unit 307 determines whether or not the special winning opening 113 is opened 15 times. . That is, it is determined whether or not 15 unit games have been consumed.

  As a result of these determinations, when the state in which the passing of the game ball to the specific area 121 is facilitated and all the unit games in the special game have not been digested, the special winning opening release instructing unit 307 The prize winning opening instruction signal is transmitted to the prize winning board 203 to shift to the next unit game, and the operation for opening and closing the prize winning opening 113 as described above is repeated until all the unit games are consumed. Do.

  On the other hand, when all the rounds of the special game have been completed, the special game has ended, and the special winning opening 113 is not opened. Further, when the game ball does not pass through the specific area 121 while the special winning opening 113 is opened, it is a so-called “punk” state, and whether or not all unit games in the special game have been consumed. Regardless, the special game is forcibly terminated. Accordingly, in this case as well, the special winning opening 113 is not opened.

  The big winning opening releasing instruction unit 307 is realized by using the main CPU 201a and the ROM 201b provided on the main control board 201.

(Time-saving operation counting unit 308)
The short time operation counting unit 308 counts the number of games in the “short time mode” and determines whether or not the “short time mode” has ended. Here, the number of games refers to the number of times that the special symbol lottery unit 304 outputs the lottery result.

  Specifically, the time reduction operation counting unit 308 refers to the flag storage unit 302, and when the bonus flag is turned off while the time reduction flag is turned on, the time reduction operation count unit 308 increases the number of time reductions every time the lottery result is output in the special symbol lottery unit 304. Add one. That is, the number of games in which the current game corresponds to the “short time mode” is counted. Then, it is determined whether or not the added value matches the specified value. As a result of this determination, if they match, the “time reduction mode” is completed in the current game, and therefore the time reduction operation counting unit 308 turns off the time reduction flag stored in the flag storage unit 302. In the above description, the specified value refers to a specified value of the number of games in the “short time mode”, and the value is “100”, for example.

  Further, when the bonus flag is turned on while counting is performed as described above, the short-time operation counting unit 308 stops counting and resets the count value. The fact that the bonus flag was turned on during the counting process means that it was a “big hit” during the “short-time mode”, so the number of games in the “short-time mode” This is because it is not necessary to count whether it falls under.

  The short-time operation counting unit 308 is realized by using the main CPU 201a, the ROM 201b, and the RAM 201c provided on the main control board 201.

(Normal symbol lottery section 309)
When the winning control unit 301 determines that the game ball has passed the normal symbol operation gate 103, the normal symbol lottery unit 309 generates and acquires a random number within a predetermined range. When no random number is stored in the normal symbol random number storage area (that is, when it is not necessary to hold the normal symbol lottery result), the acquired random number is output to the winning determination unit 310. To do.

  On the other hand, if the number of random numbers stored in the normal symbol random number storage area is three or less, the acquired random number is stored in the normal symbol random number storage area. As described above, in the present embodiment, up to four random numbers acquired by the normal symbol lottery unit 309 can be stored in the normal symbol random number storage area, and the random number storage order can be identified. . Then, the normal symbol lottery unit 304 outputs the random number stored earliest in the normal symbol random number storage area to the winning determination unit 310 and deletes the output random number from the normal symbol random number storage region.

  The normal symbol lottery unit 309 is realized by using the main CPU 201a, the ROM 201b, and the RAM 201c provided on the main control board 201.

(Winning determination unit 310)
Based on the random number value output from the normal symbol lottery unit 309, the winning determination unit 310 determines whether the lottery result by the normal symbol lottery unit 309 corresponds to “win” or “losing”. This determination is performed using, for example, a lottery table.

  In the present embodiment, the probability of being “winning” is significantly higher in the case of transitioning to the “probability mode” or “short-time mode” than in the case of playing the game in the “normal mode”. In addition, the contents of each lottery table used in the winning determination unit 310 are set. As a result, the probability of winning a normal symbol when the mode is shifted to the “probability change mode” or the “time reduction mode” is increased. Therefore, when the mode is shifted to the “probability change mode” or the “time reduction mode”, the opening frequency of the ordinary electric accessory 104 becomes higher as much as possible than when the game is played in the “normal mode”. The game can be advanced without reducing the ball.

  The normal symbol lottery unit 309 is realized by using the main CPU 201a, the ROM 201b, and the RAM 201c provided on the main control board 201.

(Normal symbol display instruction unit 311)
The normal symbol display instruction unit 311 determines the normal symbol variation display time based on the state of the flag stored in the flag storage unit 302, and based on the lottery result determined by the winning determination unit 310, the normal symbol display time The normal symbol to be stopped and displayed on the display device 108 is determined and transmitted to the normal symbol lottery unit 309.

  In the present embodiment, when the probability variation flag or the time reduction flag stored in the flag storage unit 302 is turned on (in the case of shifting to the “accuracy variation mode” or “time reduction mode”), The normal symbol variation display time is much shorter than when the game is not turned on (as compared to when the game is played in the “normal mode”).

  If the result of the determination by the winning determination unit 310 is “winning”, for example, “7” is determined as a normal symbol to be stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display device 108. On the other hand, in the case of “losing”, for example, “−” is determined as a normal symbol to be stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display device 108.

  The normal symbol display instruction unit 311 is realized by using the main CPU 201a and the ROM 201b provided on the main control board 201.

(Normal electric accessory driving instruction unit 312)
Based on the state of the flag stored in the flag storage unit 302, the lottery result determined by the winning determination unit 310, etc., the normal electric combination driving instruction unit 312 determines the operation mode of the normal electric combination 104, A normal electric accessory release instruction signal is transmitted to the winning opening board 203. As a result, the ordinary electric accessory 104 is opened and the second start winning opening 112b is opened. Further, the ordinary electric accessory driving instruction unit 312 turns on the start port payable flag stored in the flag storage unit 302.

  In the present embodiment, the normal electric accessory driving instruction unit 312 shifts to the “probability change mode” or the “time reduction mode” when the probability variation flag or the time reduction flag stored in the flag storage unit 302 is turned on. If you are doing it), you can increase the amount of time that the regular electric utility item 104 is open, rather than the case where they are not turned on (rather than playing games in “normal mode”) It is easy for a game ball to win the second start winning opening 112b.

  When the ordinary electric accessory 104 is finished operating in the determined operation mode, the ordinary electric accessory drive instructing unit 312 transmits the ordinary electric accessory closing signal to the prize opening board 203. As a result, the ordinary electric accessory 104 is closed and the second start winning prize port 112b is closed. When a predetermined time elapses after the second start winning port 112b is closed, the ordinary electric accessory driving instruction unit 312 turns off the start port payout enable flag stored in the flag storage unit 302. Here, the predetermined time is necessary for the second start winning port switch 210 to detect a game ball that has entered the electric motor 104 immediately before the second starting winning port 112b is closed. It's time. In this way, the main control is performed so that the game ball that has entered the inside of the ordinary electric accessory 104 just before the second start winning opening 112b is closed is a regular one (for paying out). The substrate 201 can be recognized.

  The ordinary electric accessory driving instruction unit 312 is realized by using the main CPU 201 a and the ROM 201 b provided on the main control board 201.

(Direction command generator 313)
The effect command generation unit 313 uses the result determined by the winning control unit 301, the result determined by the winning determination unit 305, the state of the flag stored in the flag storage unit 302, and the special symbol display instruction unit 306. Based on the determined special symbol variation display time and the number of games counted by the time-shortening operation counting unit 308 (number of games in the “short-time mode”), etc., an effect command corresponding to the current game state is generated, Transmit to the control board 202.

  In the present embodiment, the start port illegal passing signal indicating that the game ball has passed through the second start winning port 112b due to the opening of the ordinary electric accessory 104 without being controlled by the ordinary electric accessory drive instructing unit 312. Is received from the winning control unit 301, the effect command generating unit 313 receives information indicating that the game ball has passed through the second start winning port 112b, and model identification information stored in the ROM 202b of the main control board 201. Is generated and transmitted to the sub-control board 202.

  In addition, a prize winning portion illegal passing signal indicating that the game ball has passed through the prize winning opening 113 due to the fall of the prize winning entrance door 120 without depending on the control of the prize winning opening opening instructing unit 307 is provided. , The effect command generation unit 313 generates an effect command including information indicating that the game ball has passed through the winning prize opening 113 and model identification information stored in the ROM 202b of the main control board 201. To the sub control board 202.

  Here, the model identification information is information indicating a model (for example, a gaming machine to be executed by a program stored in the ROM 202b) that is controlled by the main control board 201.

  The effect command generation unit 313 is realized by using the main CPU 201a and the ROM 201b provided on the main control board 201.

  Next, a functional configuration of the sub control board 202 will be described. FIG. 4 is a functional block diagram illustrating an example of a functional configuration of the sub control board 202.

(Direction command analysis unit 701)
The effect command analysis unit 701 analyzes the effect command transmitted from the main control board 201 (effect command generation unit 313), and the results of the analysis are a decorative symbol determination unit 702, an effect display pattern determination unit 703, and an image generation unit 705. , The voice generation unit 706, the model determination unit 707, the pass winning prize determination unit 708, and the notification content determination unit 709. For example, when an effect command indicating whether or not the winning lottery is won (whether or not it is a “big hit”) and a special symbol variation time is input from the main control board 201, And the special symbol variation display time are output, and the determined result is output to the decorative symbol determination unit 702, the effect display pattern determination unit 703, and the sound generation unit 706.

  Further, when an effect command including the flag state stored in the flag storage unit 302 is input from the main control board 201, the effect command analysis unit 701 determines that the game is a special game based on the flag state. It is determined whether the game is a normal game or whether the game state is “probability change mode” or “time reduction mode”, and the determined result is a decorative symbol determination unit 702, an effect display pattern. The data is output to the determination unit 703 and the voice generation unit 706.

  Further, when an effect command indicating the number of games counted by the time reduction operation counting unit 308 (the number of games in the “time reduction mode”) is input from the main control board 201, the effect command analysis unit 701 indicates that the game is “time reduction. The game mode of “Mode” is determined.

  Further, the effect command analysis unit 701 receives an effect command including information indicating that the game ball has passed through the second start winning opening 112b and model identification information stored in the ROM 201b of the main control board 201. Then, it is determined that the game ball has passed through the second start winning opening 112b when the ordinary electric accessory 104 is open without being controlled by the ordinary electric accessory instruction unit 312.

  In addition, when the effect command analysis unit 701 receives an effect command including information indicating that the game ball has passed through the winning prize opening 113 and model identification information stored in the ROM 201b of the main control board 201, the winning command is received. When the grand prize opening door 120 is lying down without being controlled by the mouth opening instruction unit 307, it is determined that the game ball has passed through the big prize opening 113.

  Note that the processing performed by the effect command analysis unit 701 is not limited to these, and processing according to the content of the command is appropriately executed.

  The effect command analysis unit 701 is realized by using, for example, the sub CPU 202a, the ROM 202b, and the RAM 202c provided on the sub control board 202.

(Decoration design determining unit 702)
The decorative symbol determination unit 702 determines a combination of decorative symbols to be stopped and displayed on the decorative symbol display device 107 based on the lottery result output from the effect command analysis unit 701. In the present embodiment, when the lottery result output from the effect command analysis unit 701 indicates “hit”, for example, “000”, “111”, “222”, “333”, “444” , “555”, “666”, “777”, “888”, “999”, “AAA”, “BBB”, “CCC”, “DDD”, “EEE”, “FFF” One combination is determined as a combination of decorative symbols to be stopped and displayed on the decorative symbol display device 107.

  On the other hand, when the lottery result output from the production command analysis unit 401 indicates “losing”, a combination in which the three decorative symbols are not the same is displayed as a decorative symbol in the display screen 118 of the decorative symbol display device 107. It is determined as a combination of decorative symbols to be stopped and displayed in the display areas 118a to 118c.

  Note that the combination of decorative symbols to be stopped and displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 118a to 118c in the display screen 118 of the decorative symbol display device 107 may be determined by lottery, for example.

  The decorative symbol determination unit 702 is realized by using, for example, a sub CPU 202a, a ROM 202b, and a RAM 202c provided on the sub control board 202.

(Production display pattern determination unit 703)
When the decorative design determining unit 702 determines a combination of decorative symbols to be stopped and displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 118a to 118c in the display screen 118 of the decorative symbol display device 107, the effect display pattern determining unit 703 outputs an effect command. One of the plurality of display patterns stored in the effect display pattern storage unit 704 is determined as the display pattern of the effect image to be displayed according to the included special symbol variation display time. In the display pattern stored in the effect display pattern storage unit 704, the display time of the decorative symbol is displayed in a variable manner (decorative display variation display time), and the same two decorative symbols are stopped and displayed, and then the remaining one is stopped. It is set to display (to form a so-called reach state), to display a decorative design after performing a special effect display (to form a so-called development effect), etc. .

  The effect display pattern determination unit 703 is realized by using, for example, the sub CPU 202a, the ROM 202b, and the RAM 202c provided on the sub control board 202, and the effect display pattern storage unit 404 is provided on the sub control board 202. This is realized by using the ROM 202b.

(Image generation unit 705)
The image generation unit 705 outputs the combination of the decoration symbols determined by the decoration symbol determination unit 702, the display pattern determined (or changed) by the effect display pattern determination unit 703, and the effect command analysis unit 701 during the prescribed game. Based on the received information, image data to be displayed on the display screen 118 of the decorative symbol display device 107 is generated.

  For example, the image generation unit 705 determines that the combination of decorative symbols to be stopped and displayed on the decorative symbol display device 107 is determined by the decorative symbol determination unit 702 and the display pattern is determined (or changed) by the effect display pattern determination unit 703. In such a case, image data is displayed so that decorative symbols corresponding to these contents are displayed.

  Note that the image data generated by the image generation unit 705 is not limited to the one that displays the effect image as described above.

  The image generation unit 705 is realized, for example, by using an image control processor 202d, an image data ROM 202e, and a video RAM 202f provided on the sub control board 202.

(Model determination unit 707)
The model determination unit 707 has an effect command including information indicating that the game ball has passed through the second start winning opening 112b and model identification information stored in the ROM 201b of the main control board 201. When received at 701, the main control board 201 determines the model to be controlled. In addition, the effect determining command 701 includes an effect command including information indicating that the game ball has passed through the big prize opening 113 and the model identifying information stored in the ROM 202b of the main control board 201. Also, the main control board 201 determines the model to be controlled. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the model determination unit 707 determines the model that is controlled by the main control board 201 based on the effect command, and the determined model matches the model stored in the ROM 202b. By determining whether or not the model that is controlled by the main control board 201 is a model that is controlled by the sub-control board 202 (whether it is the own model or another model). judge.

  The model determination unit 707 is realized by using, for example, the sub CPU 202a, the ROM 202b, and the RAM 202c provided on the sub control board 202.

(Pass winning prize determination unit 708)
The pass winning opening determination unit 708 has an effect command including information indicating that the game ball has passed through the second start winning opening 112b and model identification information stored in the ROM 202b of the main control board 201. When received by the control unit 701, it is determined that the ordinary electric combination 104 is opened without the control of the ordinary electric combination driving instruction unit 312, and the game ball has passed through the second start winning opening 112 b.

  The pass winning prize determination unit 708 receives from the main control board 201 an effect command including information indicating that the game ball has passed through the big prize opening 113 and model identification information stored in the ROM 202b of the main control board 201. If it is received, it is determined that the special prize opening door 120 has fallen down and the game ball has passed through the special prize opening 113 without being controlled by the special prize opening opening instruction unit 307.

  The pass winning prize determination unit 708 is realized by using, for example, the sub CPU 202a, the ROM 202b, and the RAM 202c provided on the sub control board 202.

(Notification content determination unit 709)
The notification content determination unit 709 determines the illumination part 130 to be lit and the pattern to be lit based on the results determined by the model determination unit 707 and the pass winning prize determination unit 708.

  In the present embodiment, when the model determined by the model determination unit 707 matches the model stored in the ROM 202b (in the case of the own model), the notification content determination unit 709 sets the lighting decoration component 130 to be turned on. 1 electrical decoration part 130a. On the other hand, when the model determined by the model determination unit 707 does not match the model stored in the ROM 202b (in the case of another model), the notification content determination unit 709 sets the illuminated electrical component 130 to the second electrical component 130. The decorative part 130b is determined.

  When the winning opening determined by the passing winning opening determination unit 708 is the second start winning opening 112b, the notification content determination unit 709 causes the first electrical component 130a or the second electrical component 130b. Is determined to be lit in the first mode. On the other hand, when the winning prize determined by the pass winning prize determination unit 708 is the big winning prize 113, the notification content determination unit 709 changes the first electric decoration part 130a or the second electric decoration part 130b to the second. It is determined to be lit in the manner of. In this embodiment, a 1st aspect means the aspect which repeats lighting / extinguishing of the 1st electrical decoration component 130a or the 2nd electrical decoration component 130b for 2 second at an interval of 0.5 second, for example. Moreover, a 2nd aspect means the aspect which repeats lighting / extinguishing of the 1st electrical decoration component 130a or the 2nd electrical decoration component 130b for 2 second, for example at an interval of 0.1 second. However, if the first mode is different from the second mode, the lighting pattern is not limited to this.

  The notification content determination unit 709 is realized by using, for example, the sub CPU 202a, the ROM 202b, and the RAM 202c provided on the sub control board 202.

(Voice generation unit 706)
The sound generation unit 706 generates sound data based on the information output from the effect command analysis unit 701 and outputs the sound data to the speaker 133. For example, when a lottery result of a special symbol is output from the effect command analysis unit 701, a sound corresponding to the lottery result is emitted according to the display pattern determined by the effect display pattern determination unit 703. Such audio data is generated and output to the speaker 133.

  Note that the audio data generated by the audio generation unit 706 is not limited to these.

  The sound generation unit 706 is realized by using the sub CPU 202a, the ROM 202b, the RAM 202c, the sound source circuit 202g, and the amplifier 202h provided on the sub control board 202.

  The main control board 201 and the sub control board 202 may be provided with functions other than those described above.

  Next, an example of processing operation in the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment configured as described above will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS.

(Processing of main control board 201)
FIG. 5 is a main flowchart showing an example of processing operation in the main control board 201.

  In step S1 of FIG. 5, the main control board 201 performs a game ball launch process. A specific example of this game ball launching process will be described. First, after the launch operation detection signal indicating that the launch handle 131 has been operated by the player is transmitted from the launch control board 205, the main control board 201, It is determined whether or not a certain amount of game balls are stored in the ball tray 128a.

  If the result of this determination is that a certain amount or more of game balls are not stored in the ball tray 128a, the main control board 201 transmits a launch permission signal to the launch control board 205 and the game balls are directed to the game area 115. An effect command indicating that the command has been fired is generated and transmitted to the sub-control board 202. Thereby, a game ball is launched into the game area 115 and an effect during the game is started.

  On the other hand, when a certain amount or more of game balls are stored in the ball tray 128a, the main control board 201 transmits a launch non-permission signal to the launch control board 205, and the game balls cannot be launched into the game area 115. An effect command indicating this is generated and transmitted to the sub-control board 202.

In this case, even if the player operates the launch handle 131, the game ball is not fired toward the game area 115. In addition, the player is notified by turning on the illumination part 130 that a certain amount or more of the game balls are stored in the ball tray 128a.

  Next, in step S2, the main control board 201 performs a general winning process. This general winning process is a process performed when a game ball launched into the gaming area 115 passes through the general winning opening 111. Details of the general winning process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, in step S3, the main control board 201 performs normal symbol operation gate passage processing. This normal symbol operation gate passing process is a process performed when a game ball launched into the game area 115 passes through the normal symbol operation gate. The normal symbol operation gate passing process will be described later with reference to FIGS.

  Next, in step S4, the main control board 201 performs a start winning process. This start winning process is a process performed when a game ball launched into the game area 115 passes through the start winning opening 112 (the first starting winning opening 112a and the second starting winning opening 112b). Details of the start winning process will be described later with reference to FIGS.

  Next, in step S5, the main control board 201 performs a special game execution process. This special game execution process is a process that is performed when a predetermined symbol is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 106 and the decorative symbol display device 107 to become a “hit” and the game shifts to a special game. Details of the special game execution process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  As described above, in the main control board 201, after performing the initialization process, the game ball launch process, the general winning process, the normal symbol operation gate passing process, the starting winning process, and the special game execution process are repeatedly performed. As shown in FIGS. 6 to 9 below, in this embodiment, each process is repeatedly executed while omitting unnecessary processes according to the state of the game.

(General winning process)
Next, the details of the general winning process in step S2 of FIG. 5 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In step S <b> 11 of FIG. 6, the winning control unit 301 determines whether or not the gaming ball has passed through the general winning opening 111 based on the gaming ball passing signal transmitted from the winning opening board 203. If the result of this determination is that the game ball has passed through the general winning opening 111, the process proceeds to step S12, where the payout instructing unit 303 pays out the prize ball number signal indicating that the prize ball number is “4”. Transmit to the substrate 206. As a result, four prize balls are paid out to the ball tray 128a. In addition, the effect command generation unit 313 generates an effect command indicating that the general winning opening 111 has been won and transmits the effect command to the sub control board 202. Thereby, the sub-control board 202 notifies the player that the general winning opening 111 has been passed, for example, by lighting the electric decoration component 130. Then, the process returns to the main flowchart shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, when the game ball does not pass through the general winning opening 111, it is not necessary to perform the process of step S12, and the process returns to the main flowchart shown in FIG.

(Normal symbol operation gate passing processing)
Next, details of the normal symbol operation gate passing process in step S3 of FIG. 5 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS.

  In step S <b> 21 of FIG. 7A, the winning control unit 301 determines whether or not the gaming ball has passed the normal symbol operation gate 103 based on the gaming ball passage signal transmitted from the winning hole board 203. If the result of this determination is that the game ball has not passed through the normal symbol operation gate 103, the routine proceeds to step S36 of FIG. On the other hand, when the game ball passes the normal symbol operation gate 103, the process proceeds to step S22, and the normal symbol lottery unit 309 generates a random number and performs a lottery (that is, obtains a random number).

  Next, in step S23, the normal symbol display instruction unit 311 determines whether or not the normal symbol is being variably displayed. If the result of this determination is that the normal symbol is variably displayed, the process proceeds to step S24, where the normal symbol lottery unit 309 counts the number of random numbers stored in the normal symbol random number storage area provided in the RAM 201c. It is determined whether or not there are three or less. As a result of this determination, if the number of random numbers stored in the normal symbol random number storage area is three or less, the process proceeds to step S25, where the normal symbol lottery unit 309 determines the normal symbol lottery result (step S22). Is stored in the normal symbol random number storage area, and the process returns to the main flowchart shown in FIG.

  If it is determined in step S24 that the number of random numbers stored in the normal symbol random number storage area exceeds three, the random number acquired in step S22 may be suspended. Since the normal symbol based cannot be displayed, the process returns to the main flowchart shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S23 that the normal symbol is not variably displayed, the process proceeds to step S26, where the normal symbol lottery unit 309 determines whether or not a random number is stored in the normal symbol random number storage area. judge. As a result of this determination, if random numbers are stored, the process proceeds to step S27, and the normal symbol lottery unit 309 determines whether the number of random numbers stored in the normal symbol random number storage area is three or less. Determine whether.

  As a result of this determination, if the number of random numbers stored in the normal symbol random number storage area is three or less, the process proceeds to step S28, where the normal symbol lottery unit 309 determines the normal symbol lottery result (step S22). Is stored in the normal symbol random number storage area.

  Next, in step S29, the normal symbol lottery unit 309 reads the random number stored earliest in the normal symbol random number storage area, and proceeds to step S30.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S26 that no random number is stored, steps S27 to S29 are omitted and the process proceeds to step S30.

  If it is determined in step S27 that the number of random numbers stored in the normal symbol random number storage area exceeds three, the random number acquired in step S22 may be suspended. Since the normal symbol based cannot be displayed, the process returns to the main flowchart shown in FIG.

  When the normal symbol lottery result (random number) is obtained as described above, the process proceeds to step S30, and the normal symbol lottery unit 309 outputs the obtained random number to the winning determination unit 310.

  Next, in step S31, the winning determination unit 310 refers to the flag storage unit 302 to determine whether or not the time reduction flag or the probability variation flag is turned on. As a result of the determination, if the time reduction flag or the probability change flag is turned on, it is determined that the operation is shifted to the “time reduction mode” or “probability change mode”, and the process proceeds to step S32, where the winning determination unit 310 determines that “ The default lottery table used in the case of the “short time mode” or “probability change mode” is read.

  Next, in step S33, the normal symbol display instruction unit 311 outputs the normal symbol display instruction signal for instructing the start of the normal symbol variation display in the default mode in the “time reduction mode” or the “probability change mode” to the LED drive board 204. Send to. As a result, the normal symbol display device 108 starts normal symbol fluctuation display in accordance with the normal symbol display instruction signal.

  At this time, if the lottery result (random number) output from the normal symbol lottery unit 309 in step S30 corresponds to “winning” in the lottery table extracted in step S32, the normal symbol display instruction unit 311 A display pattern in which “7” indicating “winning” is stopped and displayed after the normal symbol is variably displayed during the default normal symbol variation display time in the “time reduction mode” or “probability variation mode”. The normal symbol display instruction signal indicating the formed display pattern is transmitted to the LED drive board 204.

  On the other hand, if the lottery result (random number) output from the normal symbol lottery unit 309 in step S30 does not correspond to “win” (corresponds to “losing”) in the lottery table extracted in step S32, the normal symbol The display instructing unit 311 displays the normal symbol variably during the default normal symbol variation display time in the “short time mode” or “probability change mode”, and then stops and displays “−” indicating “losing”. Such a display pattern is formed, and the normal symbol display instruction signal indicating the formed display pattern is transmitted to the LED drive board 204.

  Further, the effect command generation unit 313 generates an effect command including information indicating that the normal symbol variation display has started and transmits the effect command to the sub-control board 202. Then, the process returns to the main flowchart shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S31 that neither the time reduction flag nor the probability variation flag is turned on, it is determined as “normal mode”, and the process proceeds to step S34. The default lottery table to be used in the case of

  Next, in step S <b> 35, the normal symbol display instructing unit 311 transmits the normal symbol display instruction signal instructing the start of normal symbol variation display to the LED drive board 204 in the default mode in the “normal mode”. As a result, the normal symbol display device 108 starts normal symbol fluctuation display in accordance with the normal symbol display instruction signal.

  At this time, if the lottery result (random number) output from the normal symbol lottery unit 309 in step S30 corresponds to “winning” in the lottery table extracted in step S34, the normal symbol display instruction unit 311 , After the normal symbol fluctuation display time in the “normal mode”, the normal symbol is variably displayed, and then a display pattern is formed so that “7” indicating “winning” is stopped and displayed. The normal symbol display instruction signal indicating the display pattern is transmitted to the LED drive board 204.

  On the other hand, when the lottery result (random number) output from the normal symbol lottery unit 309 in step S30 does not correspond to “win” (corresponds to “losing”) in the lottery table extracted in step S34, the normal symbol The display instructing unit 311 displays a display pattern in which “−” indicating “lost” is stopped and displayed after the normal symbol is variably displayed during the default normal symbol variation display time in the “normal mode”. The normal symbol display instruction signal indicating the formed display pattern is transmitted to the LED drive board 204.

  Further, the effect command generation unit 313 generates an effect command including information indicating that the normal symbol variation display has started and transmits the effect command to the sub-control board 202. Then, the process returns to the main flowchart shown in FIG.

  If it is determined in step S21 that the game ball has not passed through the normal symbol operation gate 103, the process proceeds to step S36 in FIG. In step S36, the normal symbol display instructing unit 311 determines whether or not the normal symbol is being variably displayed. If the result of this determination is that the normal symbol is being variably displayed, the process returns to the main flowchart shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, if the normal symbol is not in a variable display, the process proceeds to step S37. In step S37, the normal symbol display instruction unit 311 determines whether or not the normal symbol has been changed from the variable display to the stop display. As a result of this determination, if the normal symbol is not changed from the variable display to the stop display and the stop display is continuing, the process proceeds to step S46 described later.

  On the other hand, if the normal symbol is changed from the variable display to the stop display, the process proceeds to step S38. In step S38, the winning determination unit 310 determines whether the lottery result (random number) output from the normal symbol lottery unit 309 in step S30 corresponds to “winning” in the selected lottery table. That is, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol lottery is won.

  As a result of this determination, if the normal symbol lottery is not won, the ordinary electric accessory 104 is not driven, and therefore, it is not necessary to perform the processing after step S39. Therefore, the process returns to the main flowchart shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, if the normal symbol lottery is won, the process proceeds to step S39. In step S39, the winning determination unit 310 refers to the flag storage unit 302 to determine whether or not the time reduction flag or the probability variation flag is turned on. If the result of this determination is that the time reduction flag or the probability variation flag is not turned on (turned off), it is determined that the mode is shifting to the “normal mode”, and the process proceeds to step S43 described later.

  On the other hand, when the time reduction flag or the probability change flag is turned on, it is determined that the mode is shifted to the “time reduction mode” or “probability change mode”, and the process proceeds to step S40. In step S <b> 40, the ordinary electric accessory driving instruction unit 312 transmits the ordinary electric accessory release signal indicating the default operation mode in the “time reduction mode” or the “probability change mode” to the winning prize opening board 203. Thereby, the ordinary electric accessory 104 operates in the operation mode indicated by the ordinary electric accessory release signal.

  Next, in step S <b> 41, the ordinary electric accessory driving instruction unit 312 refers to the flag storage unit 302 and turns on the start port payout enable flag.

  Next, in step S42, the effect command generation unit 313 displays information indicating that the start port payout enable flag is turned on (that the operation associated with the passing of the game ball to the second start winning port 112b is permitted. Display command) is generated and transmitted to the sub-control board 202. Then, the process returns to the main flowchart shown in FIG.

  If it is determined in step S39 that the time reduction flag or the probability variation flag is not turned on, the process proceeds to step S43. In step S <b> 43, the ordinary electric accessory driving instruction unit 312 transmits the ordinary electric accessory release signal indicating the default operation mode in the “normal mode” to the prize opening board 203. Thereby, the ordinary electric accessory 104 operates in the operation mode indicated by the ordinary electric accessory release signal.

  Next, in step S <b> 44, the ordinary electric accessory driving instruction unit 312 refers to the flag storage unit 302 and turns on the start port payout enable flag.

  Next, in step S45, the effect command generation unit 313 displays information indicating that the start port payout enable flag has been turned on (that the operation associated with the passing of the game ball to the second start winning port 112b is permitted. Display command) is generated and transmitted to the sub-control board 202. Then, the process returns to the main flowchart shown in FIG.

  If the normal symbol is not changed from the variable display to the stop display in step S37 and the stop display is continuing, the process proceeds to step S46. In step S <b> 46, the ordinary electric accessory driving instruction unit 312 determines whether it is time to end the operation of the ordinary electric accessory 104. As a result of the determination, if it is not time to end the operation of the ordinary electric accessory 104, the process proceeds to step S48 described later.

  On the other hand, if it is time to end the operation of the ordinary electric accessory 104, the process proceeds to step S47. In step S <b> 47, the ordinary electric accessory driving instruction unit 312 transmits an ordinary electric accessory operation stop instruction signal indicating the stop of the operation of the ordinary electric accessory 104 to the prize opening board 203. Thus, the ordinary electric accessory 104 stops its operation in accordance with the ordinary electric accessory operation stop instruction signal. Then, the process returns to the main flowchart shown in FIG.

  If it is determined in step S46 that it is not time to end the operation of the ordinary electric accessory 104, the process proceeds to step S48. In step S <b> 48, the winning control unit 301 refers to the flag storage unit 302 and determines whether or not the start port payout enable flag is turned on. As a result of the determination, if the start port payout enable flag is not turned on (turned off), the process proceeds to step S52 described later.

  On the other hand, if the start port payout enable flag is on, the process proceeds to step S49. In step S49, the ordinary electric accessory driving instruction unit 312 determines whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed since the operation of the ordinary electric accessory 104 was stopped in step S47. As a result of the determination, if the predetermined time has elapsed since the operation of the ordinary electric accessory 104 was stopped, the process proceeds to step S50. In step S <b> 50, the ordinary electric accessory driving instruction unit 312 refers to the flag storage unit 302 and turns off the start port payout enable flag.

  Next, in step S51, the effect command generation unit 313 displays information indicating that the start port payout enable flag is turned off (that the operation associated with the passing of the game ball to the second start winning port 112b is prohibited). Display command) is generated and transmitted to the sub-control board 202. Then, the process returns to the main flowchart shown in FIG.

  If it is determined in step S49 that the predetermined time has not elapsed since the operation of the ordinary electric accessory 104 is stopped, steps S50 and S51 are omitted, and the process returns to the main flowchart shown in FIG. .

  In step S48, when the start port payout enable flag is not turned on, the process proceeds to step S52. In step S52, the normal symbol lottery unit 309 determines whether or not random numbers are stored in the normal symbol random number storage area provided in the RAM 201c. If a random number is stored as a result of this determination, the process proceeds to step S29 described above. On the other hand, if no random number is stored, the process returns to the main flowchart shown in FIG.

(Start-up winning process)
Next, details of the start winning process in step S4 of FIG. 5 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS.

  In step S61 of FIG. 8A, the winning control unit 301 determines whether or not the gaming ball has passed through the first start winning port 112a based on the gaming ball passing signal transmitted from the winning port substrate 203. To do. If the result of this determination is that the game ball has not passed through the first start winning opening 112a, the routine proceeds to step S91 described later.

  On the other hand, if the game ball has passed through the first start winning opening 112a, the process proceeds to step S62, where the special symbol lottery unit 304 generates a random number and performs the lottery (that is, acquisition of a random number related to whether the special symbol is successful). I do). At the same time, the special symbol lottery unit 304 acquires a random number for determining a special symbol and a random number for determining a special symbol variation pattern. As described above, three random numbers including a random number relating to whether or not a special symbol is appropriate, a random number for determining a special symbol, and a random number for determining a special symbol variation pattern are referred to as “a set of random numbers”.

  Next, in step S63, the special symbol lottery unit 304 refers to the flag storage unit 302 and determines whether or not the bonus flag is turned off. If the result of this determination is that the bonus flag has been turned off, the process proceeds to step S64, and the special symbol lottery section 304 determines whether or not the special symbol is being variably displayed. If the result of this determination is that the special symbol is variably displayed, the process proceeds to step S65, where the special symbol lottery section 304 stores “one set” stored in the special symbol random number storage area provided in the RAM 201c. It is determined whether or not the number of “random number” is three or less.

  As a result of the determination, if the number of the set of random numbers stored in the special symbol random number storage area is three or less, the process proceeds to step S66, and the special symbol lottery unit 304 determines the special symbol lottery result. (The random number acquired in step S62) is stored in the special symbol random number storage area.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S63 that the bonus flag is not turned off (turned on), the special game is being executed, and the process proceeds to step S65.

  If it is determined in step S65 that the number of “one set of random numbers” stored in the special symbol random number storage area exceeds three, the random numbers acquired in step S62 are suspended. However, since the special symbol based on the random number cannot be displayed, the process returns to the main flowchart shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S64 that the special symbol is not being variably displayed, the process proceeds to step S67, and the special symbol lottery unit 304 stores “one set of random numbers” in the special symbol random number storage area. It is determined whether or not. As a result of this determination, if “a set of random numbers” is stored, the process proceeds to step S68, where the special symbol lottery unit 304 stores “a set of random numbers” stored in the special symbol random number storage area. It is determined whether the number of is less than or equal to three.

  If the number of “one set of random numbers” stored in the special symbol random number storage area is three or less as a result of this determination, the process proceeds to step S69, where the special symbol lottery section 304 The lottery result (“one set of random numbers” acquired in step S62) is stored in the special symbol random number storage area.

  Next, in step S70, the special symbol lottery unit 304 reads the “one set of random numbers” stored earliest in the special symbol random number storage area, and proceeds to step S71.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S67 that the "one set of random numbers" is not stored, steps S68 to S70 are omitted and the process proceeds to step S71.

  In step S68, if it is determined that the number of “one set of random numbers” stored in the special symbol random number storage area exceeds three, the “one set of random numbers” acquired in step S62. ”Cannot be held, nor can the special symbols based on the“ one set of random numbers ”be displayed, and the process returns to the main flowchart shown in FIG.

  When the lottery result (random number) of the special symbol is obtained as described above, the process proceeds to step S71, and the special symbol lottery unit 304 outputs the obtained “one set of random numbers” to the winning determination unit 305.

  Next, in step S72, the winning determination unit 305 refers to the flag storage unit 302 to determine whether or not the probability variation flag is turned on. If the result of this determination is that the probability variation flag is on, it is determined that the mode has been shifted to the “probability variation mode”, and the process proceeds to step S73. The default lottery table for probability variation is extracted.

  On the other hand, if the probability variation flag is not turned on, the process proceeds to step S74, and the winning determination unit 305 refers to the flag storage unit 302 to determine whether or not the time reduction flag is turned on. As a result of this determination, if the time reduction flag is turned on, it is determined that the mode is shifted to the “time reduction mode”, the process proceeds to step S75, and the winning determination unit 305 refers to the flag storage unit 302. Add 1 to the number of time reductions. That is, the number of games in the “short time mode” corresponding to the current game (the number of games in the “short time mode”) is counted. Then, the effect command generation unit 313 generates an effect command indicating the number of games in the “time saving mode” and transmits it to the sub-control board 202.

  Next, in step S76, the winning determination unit 310 extracts the default normal lottery table to be used in the “time reduction mode”.

  Next, in step S77, the winning determination unit 305 refers to the count value of the short-time operation counting unit 308 to determine whether or not the “short-time mode” has ended by digesting the prescribed number of games. If the result of this determination is that the prescribed number of games has been exhausted and the “time reduction mode” has ended, the process proceeds to step S78, and the winning determination unit 305 refers to the flag storage unit 302 and turns off the time reduction flag.

  If it is determined in step S77 that the prescribed number of games has not been consumed, the “time reduction mode” is ongoing, and the process in step S78 is omitted.

  Further, if it is determined in step S74 that the time reduction flag is not turned on, since it is “normal mode”, the process proceeds to step S79, and the winning determination unit 305 uses the default normal mode used in “normal mode”. Extract the lottery table.

  As described above, when the lottery table is extracted in steps S73, S76, and S79, the process proceeds to step S80 in FIG. 8-2, and the winning determination unit 305 outputs the lottery result output from the special symbol lottery unit 304 in step S71 ( It is determined whether or not the random number relating to whether or not the special symbol is true corresponds to “big hit” in the extracted lottery table. That is, it is determined whether or not a special symbol lottery is won.

  As a result of this determination, if the special symbol lottery is won, the process proceeds to step S81, and the winning determination unit 305 further determines whether to shift to the “probability change mode” or the “short time mode” after the special game. Referring to the flag storage unit 302, the bonus flag is turned on. At this time, if the probability variation flag is turned on, the winning determination unit 305 turns off the probability variation flag. Then, the process proceeds to step S82. On the other hand, if the special symbol lottery is not won, the process of step S81 is omitted and the process proceeds to step S82.

  In step S82, the special symbol display instruction unit 306 refers to the flag storage unit 302 and determines whether or not the time reduction flag or the probability variation flag is turned on. As a result of this determination, if the time reduction flag or the probability variation flag is turned on, since either the “time reduction mode” or the “probability variation mode” is being executed, the process proceeds to step S83. The special symbol display instructing unit 306 forms a display pattern for the time reduction / probability change mode based on the determination result in steps S80 and S82, and sends the special symbol display instruction signal indicating the formed display pattern to the LED drive board 204. Send. Thereby, the special symbol display device 106 performs a display operation according to the display pattern indicated in the special symbol display instruction signal.

  On the other hand, when the time reduction flag or the probability variation flag is not turned on, since it is the “normal mode”, the process proceeds to step S84, and the special symbol display instruction unit 306 determines “normal” based on the determination results in steps S80 and S82. A display pattern for “mode” is formed, and the special symbol display instruction signal indicating the formed display pattern is transmitted to the LED drive board 204. Thereby, the special symbol display device 106 performs a display operation according to the display pattern indicated in the special symbol display instruction signal.

  In step S85, the effect command generation unit 313 generates an effect command corresponding to the current game state based on the determination results in steps S80 and S82, and transmits the effect command to the sub control board 202.

  Next, in step S86, the special symbol display device 106 displays the special symbol to be stopped after the variable symbol is displayed. Also, the payout instruction unit 303 transmits the prize ball number signal indicating that the prize ball number is “4” to the payout control board 206. As a result, four prize balls are paid out to the ball tray 128a.

  Next, in step S87, the winning determination unit 305 refers to the flag storage unit 302 to determine whether or not the bonus flag is turned on. If the result of this determination is that the bonus flag is on, the process proceeds to step S88, where the winning determination unit 305 displays a special symbol (so-called probability variation symbol) indicating the transition to the “probability variation mode” as a special symbol display device 106. It is determined whether or not the display is stopped.

  As a result of the determination, if the probability variation symbol is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 106, the process proceeds to step S89, and the winning determination unit 305 refers to the flag storage unit 302 and turns on the probability variation flag. In addition, after executing the special game, the effect command generation unit 313 generates an effect command indicating that the mode changes to the probability change mode, and transmits it to the sub-control board 202. As a result, the decorative symbol display device 107 displays on the decorative symbol display device 107 the fact that it shifts to the probability changing mode after executing the special game. Then, the process returns to the main flowchart shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, if the probability variation symbol is not stopped and displayed, the process proceeds to the “time reduction mode”, and thus the process proceeds to step S90, where the winning determination unit 305 refers to the flag storage unit 302 and turns on the time reduction flag. In addition, after executing the special game, the effect command generation unit 313 generates an effect command indicating that the mode is shifted to the time reduction mode, and transmits the effect command to the sub control board 202. As a result, the decorative symbol display device 107 displays on the decorative symbol display device 107 that the mode is shifted to the time-saving mode after executing the special game. Then, the process returns to the main flowchart shown in FIG.

  If it is determined in step S61 of FIG. 8-1 that the game ball has not passed through the first start winning opening 112a, the process proceeds to step S91. In step S91, the winning control unit 301 determines whether or not the gaming ball has passed through the second starting winning port 112b based on the gaming ball passing signal transmitted from the winning port substrate 203. As a result of this determination, if the game ball has not passed through the second start winning opening 112b, the process proceeds to step S94 described later.

  On the other hand, if the game ball has passed through the second start winning opening 112b, the process proceeds to step S92. In step S92, the winning control unit 301 refers to the flag storage unit 302, and determines whether or not the start port payout enable flag is turned on. If the result of this determination is that the start port payout enable flag is on, the game ball can be actuated when it passes through the second start winning port 112b, and therefore the process proceeds to step S62 described above.

  On the other hand, if the start port payout enable flag is not turned on (turned off), the process proceeds to step S93. In step S93, the effect command generating unit 313 indicates that the game ball passes through the second start winning port 112b when the start port payout enable flag is off (by the ordinary electric accessory driving instruction unit 312). When the ordinary electric accessory 104 is open regardless of the control, an effect command including information indicating that the game ball has passed through the second start winning opening 112b is generated and transmitted to the sub-control board 202. . Specifically, in the present embodiment, the production command generation unit 313 includes information indicating that the game ball has passed through the second start winning opening 112b and model identification information stored in the ROM 202b of the main control board 201. An effect command including this is generated and transmitted to the sub control board 202. As a result, the sub-control board 202 indicates that the game ball has passed through the second start winning opening 112b when the ordinary electric accessory 104 is open without being controlled by the ordinary electric accessory driving instruction unit 312. The main control board 201 can recognize the model to be controlled.

  If it is determined in step S91 that the game ball has not passed through the second start winning opening 112b, the process proceeds to step S94. In step S94, the special symbol lottery unit 304 determines whether or not random numbers are stored in the special symbol random number storage area provided in the RAM 201c. If a random number is stored as a result of this determination, the process proceeds to step S95. Then, the special symbol lottery unit 304 determines whether or not the special symbol is being variably displayed. If the result of this determination is that the special symbol is not being variably displayed, the process proceeds to step S70 described above.

  On the other hand, if no random number is stored in step S94, and if it is determined in step S95 that the special symbol is in a variable display, the process returns to the main flowchart shown in FIG.

(Special game execution process)
Next, details of the special game execution process in step S5 of FIG. 5 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In step S101 of FIG. 9, the winning determination unit 305 refers to the flag storage unit 302 to determine whether or not the bonus flag is turned on. If the result of this determination is that the bonus flag has not been turned on, processing proceeds to step S123 described later.

  On the other hand, if the bonus flag is on, the process proceeds to step S102. In step S <b> 102, the special winning opening opening instruction unit 307 determines whether or not the opening of the special winning opening 113 is instructed. If the result of this determination is that there is no instruction to open the big prize opening 113, the routine proceeds to step S103. In step S <b> 103, the special winning opening release instruction unit 307 transmits the special winning opening opening instruction signal to the winning opening board 203. As a result, the special winning opening 113 is opened, and one round (unit game) of the 15 special games is started.

  Next, in step S <b> 104, the big prize opening instruction unit 307 refers to the flag storage unit 302 and turns on the big prize mouth payout enable flag. Thereby, the operation | movement accompanying passage of the big winning opening 113 of a game ball is permitted. Then, the process proceeds to step S105.

  In step S102, when it is already instructed to open the big prize opening 113, steps S103 and S104 are omitted, and the process proceeds to step S105.

  In step S <b> 105, the winning control unit 301 determines whether or not the gaming ball has passed through the big winning opening 113 based on the gaming ball passing signal transmitted from the winning opening board 203.

  If the result of this determination is that the game ball has passed through the big winning opening 113, the process proceeds to step S106, where the winning control unit 301 determines that the game ball has been received based on the game ball passing signal transmitted from the winning opening board 203. It is determined whether or not the specific area 121 has been passed. If the result of this determination is that the game ball has passed through the specific area 121, the process proceeds to step S107, where the special winning opening opening instruction unit 307 transmits the specific area control instruction signal to the winning opening board 203 and proceeds to step S108. move on. As a result, the state in which the game ball can easily pass through the specific area 121 is released. On the other hand, if the game ball has not passed through the specific area 121, the process skips step S107 and proceeds to step S108.

  In step S108, the winning control unit 301 refers to the flag storage unit 302 and determines whether or not the special winning opening payout enable flag is turned on. If the result of this determination is that the winning prize payout enable flag is on, the flow proceeds to step S110 described later. On the other hand, if the winning prize payout enable flag is turned on (not turned off), the process proceeds to step S109. In step S109, the effect command generating unit 313 displays information indicating that the game ball has passed through the big winning opening 113 when the big winning opening payout enable flag is turned off (in the control by the big winning opening releasing instruction unit 307). Regardless of this, when the grand prize opening door 120 is lying down, an effect command including information indicating that the game ball has passed through the big prize opening 113 is generated and transmitted to the sub-control board 202. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the effect command generating unit 313 includes an effect command including information indicating that the game ball has passed through the big winning opening 113 and model identification information stored in the ROM 202b of the main control board 201. Is generated and transmitted to the sub-control board 202. As a result, when the big prize opening door 120 is lying down without being controlled by the big prize opening instruction unit 307, the game ball has passed through the big prize opening 113, and the main control board 201 is controlled. Can be recognized. Then, the process returns to the main flowchart shown in FIG.

  If it is determined in step S108 that the big prize winning payout flag is turned on, the process proceeds to step S110. In step S <b> 110, the payout instruction unit 303 transmits the prize ball number signal indicating that the prize ball number is “15” to the payout control board 206. Thereby, 15 prize balls are paid out to the ball tray 128a.

  Next, in step S <b> 111, the effect command generation unit 313 generates an effect command indicating that the game ball has passed through the non-specific area or the specific area 121 in the big prize opening 113 and transmits it to the sub-control board 202. . As a result, an image indicating that the game ball has passed through the non-specific area or the specific area 121 in the special winning opening 113 is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 107. Then, the process proceeds to step S112.

  If it is determined in step S105 that the game ball has not passed through the big winning opening 113, the process of steps S106 to S111 is omitted and the process proceeds to step S112.

  In step S112, the special winning opening opening instruction unit 307 determines whether or not a predetermined time (29.5 seconds) has elapsed after the special winning opening 113 is opened. As a result of the determination, if the predetermined time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S113. In step S113, the special winning opening opening instruction unit 307 determines whether or not the special winning opening 113 is closed. If the result of this determination is that the special winning opening is closed, the process proceeds to step S120 described later.

  On the other hand, if the special winning opening is not closed (open), the process proceeds to step S114. In step S <b> 114, the special winning opening release instruction unit 307 transmits a special winning opening closing signal to the winning prize opening board 203. As a result, the special winning opening 113 is closed.

  Next, in step S115, the special winning opening release instruction unit 307 determines whether or not the state where it is easy to pass the game ball to the specific area 121 is released. As a result of the determination, if the state where the passing of the game ball to the specific area 121 is facilitated, the process proceeds to step S116. In step S116, the special winning opening release instruction unit 307 determines whether or not all unit games (that is, special games) in the special game have ended. If the result of this determination is that the special game has ended, the process proceeds to step S117, where the effect command generator 313 generates an effect command indicating the end of the special game and transmits it to the sub-control board 202. As a result, a video indicating the end of the special game is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 107. Further, the special winning opening opening instruction unit 307 transmits the specific area control instruction signal to the winning opening board 203. As a result, the game ball can easily pass through the specific area 121.

  In step S118, the winning determination unit 305 refers to the flag storage unit 302, turns off the bonus flag, and returns to the main flowchart shown in FIG.

  If it is determined in step S116 that the special game has not ended, the process proceeds to step S119. In step S119, the effect command generating unit 313 generates an effect command indicating that the next unit game is to be performed, and transmits the effect command to the sub control board 202. As a result, a video indicating that the next unit game has progressed is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 107. Further, the special winning opening opening instruction unit 307 transmits the specific area control instruction signal to the winning opening board 203 and returns to the main flowchart shown in FIG. As a result, the game ball can easily pass through the specific area 121.

  If it is determined in step S113 that the special winning opening is closed, the process proceeds to step S120. In step S120, the special prize opening opening instruction unit 307 instructs the standing of the special prize opening door 120 in step S114 and determines whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed since the special prize opening 113 is closed. As a result of the determination, if the predetermined time has not elapsed since the special winning opening 113 was closed, the process returns to the main flowchart shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, if the predetermined time has elapsed since the special winning opening 113 was closed, the process proceeds to step S121. In step S <b> 121, the special winning opening releasing instruction unit 307 refers to the flag storage unit 302 and turns off the special winning opening payout enable flag. Thereby, the operation | movement accompanying the passage of the big winning opening 113 of a game ball is prohibited. And it progresses to step S115 mentioned above, and it is determined whether the state where the passage of the game ball to the specific area 121 becomes easy was cancelled | released.

  If it is determined in step S112 that the predetermined time has not elapsed since the big prize opening 113 is opened, the process proceeds to step S122, and the big prize opening opening instruction unit 307 transmits the above-mentioned winning prize opening control unit 301. Based on the game ball passing signal, it is determined whether or not 10 or more game balls have passed through the big prize opening 113. If the result of this determination is that there are 10 or more game balls that have passed through the big prize opening 113, it means that the unit game is over, so that the process proceeds to step S113 described above, and whether or not the big prize opening 113 is closed. Determine whether.

  On the other hand, if there are not ten or more game balls that have passed through the big winning opening 113, the unit game is ongoing, and the process returns to the main flowchart shown in FIG.

  If it is determined in step S101 that the bonus flag is not turned on, the process proceeds to step S123. In step S <b> 123, the winning control unit 301 determines whether or not the game ball has passed through the big winning opening 113 based on the gaming ball passing signal transmitted from the winning opening board 203. If the result of this determination is that the game ball has passed through the big prize opening 113, the process proceeds to step S124. In step S124, the effect command generation unit 313 indicates that information indicating that the game ball passes through the big prize opening 113 (according to the control by the big prize opening release instruction unit 307) when the big prize opening payable flag is off. When the grand prize opening door 120 is lying down, an effect command including information indicating that the game ball has passed through the big prize opening 113 is generated and transmitted to the sub-control board 202. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the effect command generating unit 313 includes an effect command including information indicating that the game ball has passed through the big winning opening 113 and model identification information stored in the ROM 202b of the main control board 201. Is generated and transmitted to the sub-control board 202. As a result, when the big prize opening door 120 is lying down without being controlled by the big prize opening instruction unit 307, the game ball has passed through the big prize opening 113, and the main control board 201 is controlled. Can be recognized. Then, the process returns to the main flowchart shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, if the game ball has not passed through the big winning opening 113, the process returns to the main flowchart shown in FIG.

  The contents of the effect command generated by the effect command generating unit 313 and the timing of transmitting the effect command are not limited to those shown in the flowcharts of FIGS.

(Processing operation of sub-control board 202)
FIG. 10 is a main flowchart showing an example of processing operation in the sub-control board 202.

  In step S131 of FIG. 10, the effect command analysis unit 701 determines whether or not an effect command transmitted from the main control board 201 (effect command generation unit 313) has been received. If the result of this determination is that an effect command has not been received, steps S132 to S135 and S137 to S140 are omitted, and the routine proceeds to step S136, where other processing is performed.

  On the other hand, when the effect command transmitted from the main control board 201 is received, the process proceeds to step S132. In step S132, the effect command analysis unit 701 stores the effect command received in step S121 in the ROM 202b of the main control board 201 and information indicating that the game ball has passed through the second start winning prize port 112b. It is determined whether or not it is an effect command including model identification information, or an effect command including information indicating that a game ball has passed the winning prize opening 113 and model identification information stored in the ROM 202b of the main control board 201. Then, it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed through the second start winning opening 112b or the big winning opening 113 in a state where it cannot be paid out.

  As a result of this determination, the effect command received in step S121 includes information indicating that the game ball has passed through the second start winning opening 112b and model identification information stored in the ROM 202b of the main control board 201. The game ball is not the production command, but the production ball is not the production command including the information indicating that the game ball has passed through the grand prize opening 113 and the model identification information stored in the ROM 202b of the main control board 201. If the winning opening 112b or the big winning opening 113 has not passed through in a state where it cannot be paid out, the process proceeds to step S136 described later, and other processing is performed.

  On the other hand, the effect command received in step S131 includes an effect command including information indicating that the game ball has passed through the second start winning opening 112b and model identification information stored in the ROM 202b of the main control board 201, Alternatively, it is an effect command including information indicating that the game ball has passed through the grand prize winning port 113 and model identification information stored in the ROM 202b of the main control board 201, and the game ball is the second start winning port 112b. Alternatively, if the prize winning port 113 passes through in a state where it cannot be paid out, the process proceeds to step S133.

  In step S133, the pass winning opening determination unit 708 determines whether or not the game ball has passed through the second start winning opening 112b based on the effect command received in step S131. As a result of this determination, if the game ball has not passed through the second start winning port 112b, it is determined that the game ball has passed through the big winning port 113, and the process proceeds to step S133 described later.

  On the other hand, if the game ball has passed through the second start winning opening 112b, the process proceeds to step S134. In step S134, the model determination unit 707 determines the model that is controlled by the main control board 201. Then, the model determination unit 707 determines whether the determined model matches the model stored in the ROM 202b (whether it is the own model). As a result of this determination, if the model determined by the model determination unit 707 does not match the model stored in the ROM 202b, and the model that is controlled by the main control board 201 is another model, steps to be described later The process proceeds to S137.

  On the other hand, if the model determined by the model determination unit 707 matches the model stored in the ROM 202b and the model controlled by the main control board 201 is the own model, the process proceeds to step S135. In step S <b> 135, the notification content determination unit 709 generates an electrical component lighting signal indicating that the first electrical component 130 a is turned on in the first mode, and transmits the generated electrical component lighting signal to the electrical board 208. Thereby, the 1st electrical decoration component 130a lights in a 1st aspect. In step S136, other processing is performed, and the processing returns to step S131.

  If it is determined in step S134 that the model determined by the model determination unit 707 does not match the model stored in the ROM 202b and the model that is controlled by the main control board 201 is another model, The process proceeds to step S137. In step S137, the notification content determination unit 709 generates an electrical component lighting signal indicating that the second electrical component 130b is lit in the first mode, and transmits the generated electrical component lighting signal to the electrical substrate 208. Thereby, the 2nd electrical decoration component 130b lights in a 1st aspect. Then, the process proceeds to step S136, and other processing is performed.

  If it is determined in step S133 that the game ball has not passed through the second start winning port 112b, and it is determined that the game ball has passed through the big winning port 113, the process proceeds to step S138. In step S138, the model determination unit 707 determines the model that is controlled by the main control board 201. Then, the model determination unit 707 determines whether the determined model matches the model stored in the ROM 202b (whether it is the own model). As a result of this determination, if the model determined by the model determination unit 707 does not match the model stored in the ROM 202b, and the model that is controlled by the main control board 201 is another model, steps to be described later Proceed to S140.

  On the other hand, if the model determined by the model determination unit 707 matches the model stored in the ROM 202b, and the model controlled by the main control board 201 is the own model, the process proceeds to step S139. In step S139, the notification content determination unit 709 generates an electrical component lighting signal indicating that the first electrical component 130a is lit in the second mode, and transmits the generated electrical component lighting signal to the electrical substrate 208. Thereby, the 1st electrical decoration component 130a lights in a 2nd aspect. Then, the process proceeds to step S136, and other processing is performed.

  In step S138, if the model determined by the model determination unit 707 does not match the model stored in the ROM 202b, and it is determined that the model controlled by the main control board 201 is another model, Proceed to step S140. In step S140, the notification content determination unit 709 generates an electrical component lighting signal indicating that the second electrical component 130b is lit in the second mode, and transmits the generated electrical component lighting signal to the electrical substrate 208. Thereby, the 2nd electrical decoration component 130b lights in a 2nd aspect. Then, the process proceeds to step S136, and other processing is performed.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the starting ball payout enable flag is turned off, when a game ball passes through the second starting winning prize port 112b (regardless of the control by the ordinary electric accessory driving instruction unit 312). When the ordinary electric accessory 104 is open, when the game ball passes through the second start winning opening 112b), the first or second electrical component 130a, 130b is turned on in the first mode. . Further, when the game ball passes through the big prize opening 113 when the big prize mouth payout enable flag is off (the big prize mouth door 120 falls down without being controlled by the big prize opening opening instruction unit 307). When the game ball passes through the grand prize winning opening 113), the first or second electrical decoration component 130a, 130b is turned on in the second mode. Therefore, even in a gaming machine that takes countermeasures against fraud such as opening the ordinary electric accessory 104 or the grand prize opening door 120 without controlling the gaming machine, the second starting prize opening 112b and the big prize winning are provided. An inspector or the like can be surely notified of which of the mouths 113 the game ball has passed by the lighting state of the first or second electrical decoration component 130a, 130b. Therefore, the inspector or the like can more easily and surely confirm which of the second start winning opening 112b and the big winning opening 113 the game ball has passed.

  In the present embodiment, when the model that is controlled by the main control board 201 matches the model that is controlled by the sub control board 202, the first electrical component 130a is turned on. On the other hand, when the model that is controlled by the main control board 201 and the model that is controlled by the sub-control board 202 do not match, the second electrical component 130b is turned on. Therefore, for example, when a main control board for a different type of gaming machine having the same configuration but different program contents is set in the gaming machine 100 by mistake, or a ROM in which a program for another type is stored. It is possible to reliably notify the inspector and the like by means of the illuminated board 130 (location) that the lamp is mistakenly attached to the main control board. Therefore, an inspector or the like can easily and surely check whether or not a legitimate program is incorporated in the gaming machine 100.

  In the present embodiment, when the game ball passes through the second start winning port 112b or the big winning port 113 in a state in which it cannot be paid out, this is indicated by the first or second electric decoration component 130a, 130b. It was made to inform by using. However, this is not always necessary.

  For example, if a game ball passes through the second start winning opening 112b or the big winning opening 113 in a state where it cannot be paid out, a predetermined number of times per predetermined time is performed. You may make it alert | report using the 1st or 2nd electrical decoration components 130a and 130b. In this way, it is possible to notify a store clerk or the like of an amusement store that an illegal act is being performed using the first or second electrical decoration component 130a, 130b. In this case, for example, it is a preset time that the game ball has passed through the second start winning port 112b or the big winning port 113 in a state where it cannot be paid out between step S132 and step S133. It is determined whether or not the predetermined number of hits has been performed. If not, the process proceeds to step S136. If it has been performed, the process proceeds to step S133.

  In addition, when the game ball has passed through the second start winning port 112b or the big winning port 113 in a state where it cannot be paid out within a preset time after the power switch 219 is turned on. , You may make it alert | report using the 1st or 2nd electrical decoration components 130a and 130b. In this way, it is possible to notify only during the inspection (it is possible to prevent notification after the game store is opened). In this case, for example, between step S132 and step S133, the fact that the game ball has passed through the second start winning port 112b or the big winning port 113 in a state in which it cannot be paid out, the power switch 219 is turned on. It is determined whether or not it has been performed within a preset time after the determination, and if not, the process proceeds to step S136, and if it has been performed, the process proceeds to step S133.

  In the present embodiment, information indicating that the game ball has passed through the second start winning opening 112b or information indicating that the game ball has passed through the big winning opening 113 is stored in the ROM 202b of the main control board 201. The model identification information being used is included in one production command. However, this is not always necessary. For example, the model identification information may be separately transmitted to the sub control board 202. Specifically, for example, when the power switch 219 is turned on, the model identification information is transmitted from the main control board 201 to the sub control board 202, and the sub control board 202 stores the model identification information in the RAM 202c or the like. You may do it. In this way, the model identification information is added to the production command including information indicating that the game ball has passed the second start winning opening 112b and information indicating that the game ball has passed the big winning opening 113. No need to include.

  In the present embodiment, it is determined whether or not the model that is controlled by the main control board 201 matches the model that is controlled by the sub-control board 202, but this is not necessarily done. There is no need. For example, a table in which a plurality of models that are controlled by the main control board 201 and notification modes are associated with each other is stored in the ROM 202b in advance, and different modes are used depending on the model that the main control board 201 controls. You may make it alert | report by. In this way, even if there are three or more types of models that are controlled by the main control board 201, notification can be performed in different modes depending on the models that are controlled by the main control board 201.

  Moreover, the alerting | reporting form using the electrical decoration component 130 is not limited to what was mentioned above. For example, in steps S135, S137, S139, and S140 in FIG. In this way, the winning opening through which the game ball has passed and the model that is controlled by the main control board 201 can be notified by the illuminated electrical component 130 (location). Moreover, you may make it alert | report using not an electrical decoration part 130 but an image and an audio | voice. In other words, if the winning holes 112b and 113 through which the game ball has passed and the model that is preferably controlled by the main control board 201 can be recognized by an inspector or the like, a notification form (for example, display position, The display color, display pattern, sounding content, sounding amount, and sounding position may be anything.

  Further, in the present embodiment, it is detected and notified that the game ball has passed through the second start winning opening 112b or the big winning opening 113 in a state where it cannot be paid out, but the area to be notified is movable. If it is a game ball passage area through which a game ball can pass only by moving an accessory, it does not necessarily have to be a winning opening. For example, when the game ball is configured not to pass through the normal symbol operating gate unless the movable accessory is opened, the normal symbol operating gate may be set as the notification target area.

  Note that the operation of the present embodiment is also applied to a pachinko machine other than the pachinko machine described in the present embodiment as long as it has a game ball passage area through which a game ball can pass only by moving a movable accessory. Can do.

  Each embodiment of the present invention described above can be realized by a computer executing a program. Further, a means for supplying the program to the computer, for example, a computer-readable recording medium such as a CD-ROM recording such a program, or a transmission medium for transmitting such a program may be applied as an embodiment of the present invention. it can. A program product such as a computer-readable recording medium in which the program is recorded can also be applied as an embodiment of the present invention. The above programs, computer-readable recording media, transmission media, and program products are included in the scope of the present invention.

  In addition, the above-described embodiments are merely examples of implementation in carrying out the present invention, and the technical scope of the present invention should not be construed as being limited thereto. That is, the present invention can be implemented in various forms without departing from the technical idea or the main features thereof.

101 Nail 103 Normal symbol operation gate 104 Normal electric accessory 106 Special symbol display device 107 Decorative symbol display device 108 Normal symbol display device 112a First start winning port 112b Second start winning port 113 Large winning port 131 Launch handle 201 Main Control board 202 Sub control board 202a Sub CPU
202b ROM
202c RAM
210 Second start prize opening switch 221 First start prize opening switch

Claims (1)

A game board constituting a game board surface;
A first start winning opening provided at a predetermined position in the game area and capable of entering a game ball;
A second start winning opening provided at a position different from the first starting winning opening in the gaming area, wherein the game ball changes into an open state in which entry is easy and a closed state in which entry is difficult;
First start winning opening detecting means for detecting that a game ball has passed through a first starting winning opening formed in the game board;
A second start winning opening detecting means for detecting that a game ball has passed through a second start winning opening formed in the game board;
Lottery means for performing a lottery triggered by the detection of the game ball by the second start winning opening detection means;
A holding means capable of holding the information relating to the lottery up to a predetermined number when the second starting prize opening detecting means detects that the game ball has passed through the second starting prize opening;
Special symbol display means for starting the variable symbol display when the information on the lottery that has been held satisfies the variable start condition, and then stopping and displaying the special symbol that started the variable display;
Main control means for controlling the fluctuation of the special symbol indicating whether or not the lottery result by the lottery means is successful;
Sub-control means for controlling the fluctuation of the decorative symbol for visually producing the lottery result by the lottery means, while the signal from the main control means is receivable and the signal transmission to the main control means is disabled. When,
A movable accessory that opens and closes to guide a game ball launched on the game board to the second starting prize opening formed on the game board;
Movable accessory control means for controlling the opening and closing operation of the movable accessory;
A normal symbol operating port arranged on the game board and through which a game ball can pass;
A normal symbol lottery means for performing a lottery when a game ball passes through the normal symbol operating port;
Based on the fact that the movable combination is opened by the control of the movable combination control means, when the second start winning opening detection means detects that the game ball has passed through the second start winning opening, A payout means for paying out game balls;
A front frame that detachably accommodates the game board;
A plurality of electrical components,
When the lottery result by the normal symbol lottery means wins, the movable accessory control means opens the movable accessory, and if the movable accessory does not open, a game ball launched on the game board is A gaming machine that is configured not to pass through the second start winning opening,
The second start winning opening detecting means detects that the game ball has passed through the second start winning opening even though the opening of the movable accessory under the control of the movable accessory controlling means is not performed. If it is, the main control means does not display the variation of the special symbol triggered by the passage of the game ball, and the sub-control means does not display the variation of the decoration symbol,
The payout means detects that the game ball has passed through the second start winning opening when the movable accessory opens without being controlled by the movable accessory control means. If it is detected, the game ball is not paid out when the game ball passes,
In a state where the game ball does not pass through the second start winning opening, when the game ball is passed a preset number of times per preset time, a notification regarding abnormal ball entry is performed,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein a notification relating to the abnormal entry is performed in a specific electrical decoration component among the plurality of electrical illumination components.

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