JP2017074143A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of reducing a load of a design.SOLUTION: The game machine includes, a first movable generator device being constantly movable between an origin position and a movable position; a second movable generator device that starts to be movable by a prescribed trigger and, after moving between the origin position and the movable position, stops at the origin position; and origin return monitoring means for monitoring that the movable generator devices are returned to the origin positions. The origin return monitoring means sets, to the first movable generator device, a monitoring timer at a power activation so as to constantly execute the monitoring processing, and sets, to the second movable generator device, the monitoring timer at the power activation and at times when the second movable generator device stops, does not update the monitoring timer while the second movable generator device is stopped, and executes the monitoring processing when the second movable generator device is movable.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 40

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that monitors the return of a movable accessory to an origin position.

  Conventionally, when a game ball enters the start opening, a small hit game is executed in which the big winning opening is opened, and a game ball enters the big winning opening while the big winning opening in the small hit game is open In addition, a gaming machine is known in which when a game ball that has entered a special winning opening enters a specific area, a big game in which the special winning opening is opened is executed.

  In such a gaming machine, as shown in Patent Document 1, a movable accessory device is provided in the game area, and when a game ball enters the start port, the movable accessory device is driven, and then the game ball There is disclosed a gaming machine adapted to return the movable accessory device to the original position when the is discharged.

JP 2012-065716 A

  By the way, in the gaming machine provided with the movable accessory device, it is monitored whether the movable accessory device has returned to the origin position. However, in the case where a plurality of movable accessory devices are provided in the game area and the plurality of movable accessory devices are driven at different timings, different monitoring processes are designed for each movable accessory device. As a result, the design burden increases.

  An object of this invention is to provide the game machine which can reduce the burden of a design.

  In order to solve the above-described problem, the gaming machine of the present invention starts to move at a predetermined opportunity after the first movable accessory device that is always movable between the origin position and the movable position after the power is turned on. Then, after moving between the origin position and the movable position, the second movable accessory device that stops at the origin position, and includes the first movable accessory device and the second movable accessory device. Origin return monitoring means for monitoring that the accessory device has returned to the origin position, and the origin return monitoring means updates the monitoring timer and sets the monitoring timer to a preset setting value. If the movable accessory device returns to the origin position by the time, the monitoring timer is set again, and the movable accessory device does not return to the origin position until the monitoring timer reaches the set value. , Monitoring process to detect that the movable accessory device is abnormal For the first movable accessory device, a monitoring timer is set when the power is turned on, and the monitoring process is always executed. For the second movable accessory device, when the power is turned on, and When the second movable accessory device is stopped, a monitoring timer is set. When the second movable accessory device is stopped, the monitoring timer is not updated and the second movable accessory device is not updated. The monitoring process is executed when the is moving.

  According to the present invention, the design burden can be reduced.

It is a perspective view of the gaming machine showing a state where the door is opened. It is a front view of a gaming machine. It is a figure explaining a movable entrance ball accessory apparatus. It is a figure explaining a right / wrong distribution part. It is a figure explaining a round distribution part. It is a figure for demonstrating the structure of a rotary body. It is a figure for demonstrating a rotary body. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of the control means which controls progress of a game. It is a figure explaining a hit determination random number determination table. It is a figure explaining a hit design random number determination table. It is a figure explaining a variation time determination table. It is a figure explaining a special electric accessory operating ram set table. It is a figure explaining the period which monitors the excessive winning of the game ball in a small hit game and a big game, and the number of excessive winnings. It is a figure explaining the invalid period of a specific area. It is a flowchart explaining CPU initialization processing in the main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the saving process at the time of power-off in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the timer interruption process in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the switch management process in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the starting port 1 passage process in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the starting port 2 passage process in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the big winning opening passing process in the main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the big winning opening excessive winning monitoring processing in the main control board. It is a figure explaining a special game management phase. It is a flowchart explaining the special game management process in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the special symbol fluctuation waiting process in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the special symbol variation process in the main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the special symbol stop symbol display process in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the big winning opening opening / closing switching process in the main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the small hit first big winning opening release control processing in the main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the specific area management process in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the small hit first big winning opening closing effective processing in the main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the small hit big winning opening end weight processing in the main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the jackpot big winning opening start wait processing in the main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the jackpot big prize opening pre-processing in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the jackpot big winning opening opening control processing in the main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the jackpot big winning opening closing effective processing in the main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the jackpot big prize winning end weight processing in the main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the motor management process in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the constant drive motor origin monitoring process in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the specific time drive motor origin monitoring process in the main control board.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. The dimensions, materials, and other specific numerical values shown in the embodiments are merely examples for facilitating the understanding of the invention, and do not limit the present invention unless otherwise specified. In the present specification and drawings, elements having substantially the same function and configuration are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant description is omitted, and elements not directly related to the present invention are not illustrated. To do.

  In order to facilitate understanding of the embodiment of the present invention, first, the mechanical configuration and electrical configuration of the gaming machine will be briefly described, and then specific processing on each board will be described.

  FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, showing a state in which the door is opened. As shown in the figure, the gaming machine 100 includes an outer frame 102 in which an enclosed space is formed by four sides assembled in a substantially rectangular shape, a middle frame 104 attached to the outer frame 102 by a hinge mechanism so as to be freely opened and closed, The middle frame 104 includes a front frame 106 that is attached to be freely opened and closed by a hinge mechanism.

  As with the outer frame 102, the middle frame 104 has an enclosed space formed by four sides assembled in a substantially rectangular shape, and the game board 108 is held in the enclosed space. The front frame 106 holds a transmission plate 110 made of glass or resin. When the middle frame 104 and the front frame 106 are closed with respect to the outer frame 102, the game board 108 and the transmission plate 110 face each other substantially in parallel with a predetermined distance from the front side of the gaming machine 100. The game board 108 can be visually recognized through the transmission plate 110.

  FIG. 2 is a front view of the gaming machine 100. As shown in this figure, an operation handle 112 that projects to the front side of the gaming machine 100 is provided below the front frame 106. The operation handle 112 is provided so that the player can perform a rotation operation. When the player rotates the operation handle 112 to perform a launch operation, the operation handle 112 has a strength corresponding to the rotation angle of the operation handle 112 and is not illustrated. A game ball is launched by the launch mechanism. The game ball thus fired is raised between the rails 114 a and 114 b provided on the game board 108 and guided to the game area 116.

  The game area 116 is a space formed between the game board 108 and the transmission plate 110 and is an area where the game ball can flow down or roll. The game board 108 is provided with a large number of nails and windmills, and a game ball guided to the game area 116 collides with the nails and windmills, and flows down and rolls in an irregular direction.

  The game area 116 includes a first game area 116a and a second game area 116b that differ in the degree of entry of the game ball according to the firing strength of the launch mechanism. The first game area 116 a is located on the left side of the game area 116 when viewed from the player facing the gaming machine 100, and the second game area 116 b is the game area 116 viewed from the player facing the gaming machine 100. Located on the right side. Since the rails 114a and 114b are on the left side of the game area 116, the game balls launched by the launch mechanism with a launch intensity less than the predetermined intensity enter the first game area 116a and launch with a launch intensity greater than the predetermined intensity. The played game ball enters the second game area 116b.

  The game area 116 is provided with a general winning port 118, a left starting port 120, a right starting port 122, and a middle starting port 124 through which a game ball can enter. These general winning port 118 and left starting port 120 are provided. When a game ball enters the right start port 122 and the middle start port 124, predetermined prize balls are paid out to the player. The number of prize balls may be any number as long as it is one or more, and the number of prize balls to be paid out at each of the general prize opening 118, the left starting opening 120, the right starting opening 122, and the middle starting opening 124 is different. Alternatively, the same number of prize balls may be set.

  As will be described in detail later, in the gaming machine 100, when a game ball enters the left starting port 120, the right starting port 122, or the middle starting port 124, a small hit game is executed, while the small hit game is being executed. After the game ball enters the winning prize opening 128, the game ball enters the specific areas (the first specific area 210, the second specific area 212, and the third specific area 214) provided in the movable pitching accessory device 126. When a player enters, a big hit is made and a big game is executed (game profit is given).

  The left start port 120 is a lower left portion of the game area 116, and only a game ball flowing down the first game area 116a can enter, or a game ball that has entered the first game area 116a The game balls are arranged at positions that are easier to enter than the game balls that have entered the second game area 116b. The right start port 122 is the lower right portion of the game area 116, and only the game balls flowing down the second game area 116b can enter or the game balls that have entered the second game area 116b Is arranged at a position where it is easier to enter than the game ball that has entered the first game area 116a.

  Further, the middle start port 124 is arranged at a position at the lower center of the game area 116 where a game ball that has flowed down either the first game area 116a or the second game area 116b can enter. Yes.

  Furthermore, a movable ball accessory device 126 is provided in the approximate center of the game area 116. As will be described in detail later, the movable ball accessory device 126 has a large winning opening 128 into which a game ball can enter and a closed state in which it is impossible to enter a game ball into the large winning port 128, or And a movable piece 130 that changes to an open state that allows a game ball to enter the big prize opening 128. The movable piece 130 is normally maintained in a closed state in which it is impossible to enter a game ball into the big winning opening 128, and when the above-mentioned small hit game or big game is executed, the game to the inside The open state that allows the ball to enter is brought into an open state, and the movable piece 130 functions as a tray. Then, when a game ball enters the big prize opening 128, a predetermined prize ball is paid out to the player.

  Note that at the bottom of the game area 116, game balls that have not entered any of the general winning opening 118, the left starting opening 120, the right starting opening 122, the middle starting opening 124, and the big winning opening 128 are placed in the gaming area. A discharge port 136 for discharging from 116 to the back side of the game board 108 is provided.

  The game board 108 is provided with an effect display device 250 provided with an effect display unit 250a for displaying an image on the back side of the movable pitching accessory device 126. In addition, the game board 108 is provided with an effect lighting device 252 including a lamp for performing effects by variously controlling lighting modes and emission colors. In addition, the game board 108 is provided with an audio output device 254 including a speaker directed to the front side of the gaming machine 100. The effect display device 250, the effect lighting device 252 and the sound output device 254 execute effects for giving various expectation feelings to the player. Furthermore, an effect operation device 256 including buttons for accepting a player's pressing operation is provided at a substantially central position in the width direction of the gaming machine 100 and at a position below the transmission plate 110.

  The effect display unit 250a is disposed so as to be visible from the front side of the gaming machine 100 at a substantially central portion of the gaming board 108. The effect lighting device 252 is provided on the game board 108 and the like, and is controlled to be lit variously according to the image displayed on the effect display unit 250a. The audio output device 254 is provided at an upper position of the front frame 106 or a lowermost position of the outer frame 102, and various audios are directed toward the front side of the gaming machine 100 in accordance with an image displayed on the effect display unit 250a. Is output.

  The effect operation device 256 is configured by a button that receives a player's pressing operation, and is provided at a substantially central position in the width direction of the gaming machine 100 and at a position below the transmission plate 110. The effect operation device 256 is activated in accordance with an image or the like displayed on the effect display unit 250a. When the player's operation is received within the operation effective time, various effects are generated according to the operation. Is executed.

  Note that reference numeral 132 in the figure denotes an upper plate to which a prize ball paid out from the gaming machine 100 or a game ball lent out from the game ball lending device is guided. It will be guided to the lower plate 134. In addition, a ball hole (not shown) for discharging game balls from the lower plate 134 is formed on the bottom surface of the lower plate 134. The ball release hole is normally closed by an opening / closing plate (not shown), but when the ball removal knob 134a is pushed in, the opening / closing plate slides integrally with the ball removal knob 134a, and the ball removal hole It is possible to discharge the game ball from below to the lower plate 134.

  Further, the game board 108 has a first special symbol display 260, a second special symbol display 262, and a game state display 264 at a position outside the game area 116 and visible to the player. Is provided. Each of these indicators 260 to 264 is a device for displaying various situations relating to the game, and details thereof will be described later.

  FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining the movable ball accessory device 126. As shown in FIG. 3, a large winning opening detection switch 128s is provided below the large winning opening 128 in the movable winning ball accessory device 126, and a seesaw is provided below the large winning opening detection switch 128s. A device 142 is provided. All the game balls that have entered the movable entrance ball accessory device 126 are detected by the big prize opening detection switch 128s and guided to the seesaw device 142.

  The seesaw device 142 can be tilted to the left and right. When the seesaw device 142 is tilted to the left, the seesaw device 142 guides the game ball to the left route guiding path 144, and when tilted to the right, the seesaw device 142 guides the game ball to the right route guiding path 146. To do.

  Further, in the movable entrance ball apparatus 126, a left route distribution unit 150 is disposed downstream of the left route guidance path 144, and a right route distribution unit 160 is disposed downstream of the right route guidance path 146. ing.

  The left route distribution unit 150 guides the game ball to a normal route or a special route. Note that the normal route is a route that is unlikely to enter the confirmed region 180 later, and the special route is a route that is likely to enter the confirmed region 180 thereafter.

  Specifically, the left route distribution unit 150 is provided with a distribution body 152. The allocating body 152 can be rotated, for example, clockwise, and four reverse U-shaped through-holes through which game balls can pass in four directions are formed in the legs. In the present embodiment, the allocating body 152 continues to rotate from when the gaming machine 100 is turned on until when the power is turned off.

  In the left route distribution unit 150, when the game ball guided from the left route guide path 144 is guided forward through the through hole formed in the distribution body 152, the game ball is guided to the special route guide path 154. . On the other hand, when the game ball guided from the left route guiding path 144 collides with the leg formed on the distributing body 152 and is guided to either the left or right, it is guided to the normal route guiding path 156.

  The right route distribution unit 160 is symmetrical with respect to the left route distribution unit 150, and the basic structure is the same as that of the left route distribution unit 150, and thus detailed description thereof is omitted. However, in the right route distribution unit 160, the through hole in the leg of the rotating body stops for a certain period of time (about 2 seconds to 5 seconds) in a state of facing the front, so than the left route distribution unit 150, Game balls are easily guided to a special route.

  Therefore, when the game ball is guided to the right route distribution unit 160, the possibility that the game ball enters the determined area 180 after that becomes higher than when the game ball is guided to the left route distribution unit 150.

  In addition, in the movable incoming ball accessory 126, a success / failure distribution unit 170 is disposed downstream of the left route distribution unit 150 and the right route distribution unit 160. The success / failure distribution unit 170 stores the game balls that have entered the big winning opening 128 of the movable entrance ball accessory device 126 in specific areas (a first specific area 210, a second specific area 212, a third specific area, which will be described in detail later). 214), whether to enter the fixed area 180 that is determined to be guided or to be discharged without entering the fixed area 180.

  Here, since the determination area 180 is an area that must be entered before the game ball enters the specific area, if the game ball enters the determination area 180, the game ball enters the specific area. become. However, since the game ball has not entered the specific area when the game ball enters the fixed area 180, the jackpot is not fixed in a strict sense. However, from the viewpoint of the player, the game ball enters the fixed area 180. Entering is a de facto jackpot.

  If an unexpected situation such as any reason occurs in the game ball that has entered the fixed area 180, the game ball may not enter the specific area. Therefore, in this specification, in order to facilitate understanding, the terms “always” and “reliably” are used for explanation, but this is because the state of the gaming machine 100 progresses the game. It is based on the assumption that it is in an appropriate state and that no unexpected situation has occurred, and does not mean 100% physical.

  FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating the success / failure distribution unit 170. FIG. 4A shows an example in which a game ball enters the success / failure distribution unit 170 via the special route and enters the fixed area 180. FIG. 4B shows an example in which a game ball enters the success / failure distribution unit 170 via the normal route and enters the outlier region 182. As shown in FIG. 4, the success / failure distribution unit 170 is provided with a rotary stage 172 and a circular stage 174.

  The rotary stage 172 is a stage that can rotate clockwise, and a Y-shaped guide groove 172a is formed on an upper surface portion thereof. In the central portion in front of the rotation stage 172, a determination area 180 large enough to allow one game ball to enter is arranged, and further beyond the determination area 180, the determination area 180 is larger than the determination area 180. A region 182 is arranged. The game ball that has entered the outlier area 182 is discharged without entering the fixed area 180.

  The circular stage 174 is a circular stage formed above the rotary stage 172, and a drop hole 176 for dropping a game ball from the circular stage 174 to the rotary stage 172 is formed in the center portion.

  The game balls that have flowed down the special route guiding path 154 of the left route distribution unit 150 are guided to the circular stage 174 of the success / failure distribution unit 170 as shown in FIG. The game ball guided to the circular stage 174 rotates on the circular stage 174 and then falls from the central drop hole 176 to the lower rotary stage 172.

  The game ball that has fallen from the circular stage 174 falls into the central portion of the guide groove 172a of the rotary stage 172. If there is a fixed region 180 on the extension line of the guide groove 172a of the rotary stage 172, the game ball is guided to the guide groove 172a and enters the fixed region 180.

  On the other hand, the game ball that has flowed down the normal route guiding path 156 of the left route distribution unit 150 is guided to the rotation stage 172 of the success / failure distribution unit 170 as shown in FIG. Since the game ball from the normal route guide path 156 is not necessarily guided to the guide groove 172a of the rotary stage 172, the direction of movement of the game ball that has not been guided to the guide groove 172a of the rotary stage 172 does not change. In this case, the vehicle enters the slip region 182.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining the round distribution unit 190. A round distribution unit 190 is disposed downstream of the success / failure distribution unit 170. As shown in FIG. 5, the round allocating unit 190 distributes the game balls that have entered the fixed area 180 to the first ascending device 194 or the second ascending device 196, and to the left of the movable ball-indicating accessory device 126. A first ascending device 194 disposed on the right, a second ascending device 196 disposed on the right side of the movable incoming ball accessory device 126, a first observation platform stage 198 disposed in the middle portion of the movable incoming ball accessory device 126, The second observation platform stage 200 disposed in the upper part of the movable ball accessory device 126, the rotating body 202 that rotates inside the first observation platform stage 198, and the rotation that rotates inside the second observation platform stage 200. A body 204 is included.

  The round distribution unit 190 distributes the game balls that have passed through the fixed region 180 to any one of the plurality of specific regions. That is, in the round allocating unit 190, the distribution of what kind of profit is given to the game ball that has passed through the fixed region 180 and has determined the actual jackpot is performed.

  The allocating device 192 can be tilted to the left and right, and when it is tilted to the left, it guides the game ball to the first ascending device 194, and when it is tilted to the right, the game ball is directed to the second ascent device 196 Induce.

  Here, the sorting device 192 is shorter in the right-tilting time (for example, 1 second) than in the left-tilting time (for example, 5 seconds). The probability that the game ball is guided to the second rising device 196 is higher.

  A guide member between the sorting device 192, the first lifting device 194, and the second lifting device 196 is provided with a slide member that can communicate with and cut off the guiding route, and is distributed during the big game. The game ball that has passed through the device 192 is discharged from the movable incoming ball accessory device 126 without being guided to the first lifting device 194 and the second lifting device 196.

  The first lifting device 194 includes a cylindrical guide path 194a and a screw conveyor 194b. The cylindrical guide path 194a is formed in a cylindrical shape in which a screw conveyor 194b is disposed. The screw conveyor 194b rotates to raise the game ball in the cylindrical guide path 194a.

  Then, the game ball that has entered the lower opening hole 194c of the cylindrical guide path 194a is raised by the screw conveyor 194b, and is finally guided to the first observation deck stage 198 from the upper opening hole 194d of the cylindrical guide path 194a. The

  The second lifting device 196 includes a cylindrical guide path 196a and a screw conveyor 196b. The cylindrical guide path 196a is formed in a cylindrical shape in which a screw conveyor 196b is disposed. The screw conveyor 196b rotates to raise the game ball in the cylindrical guide path 196a.

  Then, the game balls that have entered the lower opening hole 196c or the middle opening hole 196d of the cylindrical guide path 196a are raised by the screw conveyor 196b, and finally from the upper opening hole 196e of the cylindrical guide path 196a to the second observation platform. Guided to stage 200. The middle opening hole 196d is a hole for allowing the game ball from the first observation deck stage 198 to pass through the second lifting device 196.

  FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining the configuration of the rotating body 202. The game ball that has reached the first observation deck stage 198 enters the first observation deck stage gate 198a facing the rotating body 202.

  As shown in FIG. 6A, the rotating body 202 is formed in a columnar shape, and two first specific region dents 202a and four re-lift dents 202b are formed on the side surfaces thereof. ing. The first specific region indentations 202a are provided on the side surface of the rotator 202 one by one symmetrically with respect to the axial center, and the re-lifting indentation 202b is the first specific region indentation 202a. One on each side is provided.

  The first specific area recess 202 a has a substantially cubic shape and is formed with a space that allows one game ball to flow in, and guides the game ball to the first specific area 210. As shown in FIGS. 6B and 6C, the game ball that has entered the first specific area depression 202 a moves along with the rotation of the rotating body 202 and enters the first specific area 210.

  The re-elevation depression 202b has a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape and is formed with a space whose length in the vertical direction is longer than that of the first specific area depression 202a. Induce. As shown in FIGS. 6D and 6E, the game ball that has entered the re-lifting depression 202b moves along with the rotation of the rotating body 202 and enters the re-rise region 220, and then the second The lifting device 196 is guided to the middle opening hole 196d.

  Therefore, when the game ball reaches the first observatory stage 198, the game ball enters the first specific area 210 with a probability of one third, and the game ball enters the second ascending device 196 with a probability of two thirds. You will be guided.

  FIG. 7 is a view for explaining the rotating body 204. As shown in FIG. 7, the rotating body 204 positioned inside the second observation platform stage 200 has three second specific area holes 204a and three third specific area holes 204b alternately formed on the upper surface thereof. Has been. Therefore, if the game ball reaches the second observation platform stage 200, the game ball enters the second specific area hole 204a with a probability of 1/2, and the third specific area hole with a probability of 1/2. A game ball enters 204b.

  The second specific area hole 204a has a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape and a second specific area recess 204c into which one game ball can flow. As shown in FIGS. 7B and 7C, the game ball that has entered the second specific area hole 204 a enters the second specific area recess 204 c and then rotates with the rotation of the rotating body 202. Move and enter the second specific area 212.

  The third specific region hole 204b is formed with a third specific region indentation 204d that is substantially rectangular in shape and longer in the vertical direction than the second specific region indentation 204c. As shown in FIGS. 7D and 7E, the game ball that has entered the third specific area hole 204b enters the third specific area depression 204d and then rotates with the rotation of the rotating body 202. Move and enter the third specific area 214.

(Internal structure of control means)
FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing the internal configuration of the control means for controlling the progress of the game.

  The main control board 300 controls the basic operation of the game. The main control board 300 includes a main CPU 300a, a main ROM 300b, and a main RAM 300c. The main CPU 300a reads out a program stored in the main ROM 300b based on an input signal from each detection switch or timer, performs arithmetic processing, directly controls each device or display, or outputs the result of the arithmetic processing. In response, a command is transmitted to another board. The main RAM 300c functions as a data work area during the arithmetic processing of the main CPU 300a.

  In the gaming machine 100 of this embodiment, a special game is started by entering a game ball into the left start port 120, the right start port 122, and the middle start port 124. The main ROM 300b of the main control board 300 stores various programs for proceeding with special games, data and tables necessary for various games.

  The main control board 300 has a general winning port detection switch 118s for detecting that a game ball has entered the general winning port 118, and a left starting port detection switch for detecting that a gaming ball has entered the left starting port 120. 120s, a right start port detection switch 122s that detects that a game ball has entered the right start port 122, a middle start port detection switch 124s that detects that a game ball has passed through the middle start port 124, and a big winning port 128 A big winning opening detection switch 128s for detecting that a game ball has entered, a first specific area detection switch 210s for detecting that a game ball has entered the first specific area 210, and a game ball having entered the second specific area 212 A second specific area detecting switch 212s for detecting that the game ball has entered, a third specific area detecting switch 214s for detecting that a game ball has entered the third specific area 214, and confirming A fixed region detection switch 180 s for detecting that a game ball has entered the area 180 and a discharge detection switch 126 s for detecting a game ball discharged from the movable ball accessory device 126 are connected. A detection signal is input to the control board 300.

  The main control board 300 is connected to a big prize opening solenoid 128c that operates a movable piece 130 that opens and closes the big prize opening 128, so that the main control board 300 controls the opening and closing of the big prize opening 128. It has become.

  Further, the main control board 300 includes a sorting body motor 152m that rotates the sorting body 152, a seesaw device solenoid 142c that tilts the seesaw device 142 left and right, a conveyor motor 230m that rotates the screw conveyor 194b and the screw conveyor 196b, and rotation. A stage 172, a rotating body motor 232m for rotating the rotating body 202 and the rotating body 204, and a driving motor 192m for rotating the sorting apparatus 192 are connected. The conveyor 194b, the screw conveyor 196b, the rotary stage 172, the rotary body 202, the rotary body 204, and the sorting device 192 are rotated or swung.

  In this embodiment, for the sorting body motor 152m, the conveyor motor 230m, the rotating body motor 232m, and the driving motor 192m, the origin position related to rotation is detected using an origin detection mechanism such as an index sensor (not shown). Yes. For this reason, an origin position detection signal from these origin detection mechanisms is input to the main control board 300. The sorting body motor 152m, the conveyor motor 230m, the rotating body motor 232m, and the driving motor 192m are movable between the origin position and the movable position. The sorting body motor 152m, the conveyor motor 230m, and the rotating body motor Even a motor rotating like 232m moves between the origin position and a movable position other than the origin position. Accordingly, the screw conveyor 194b, the screw conveyor 196b, the rotary stage 172, the rotating body 202, the rotating body 204, and the sorting device 192 are also movable between the origin position and the movable position.

  Further, a first special symbol display 260, a second special symbol display 262, and a game state display 264 are connected to the main control board 300, and the main control board 300 controls display of these respective displays. It has been made.

  In addition, the gaming machine 100 may be abnormal or illegal, such as a radio wave detection sensor that detects radio waves, a magnetic detection sensor that detects magnetism, and a door open sensor that detects the open state of the middle frame 104 and the front frame 106. A plurality of abnormality detection sensors 234 that detect this are provided, and an abnormality detection signal is input from each abnormality detection sensor 234 to the main control board 300.

  The main control board 300 is connected to a payout control board 310 and a sub control board 330.

  The payout control board 310 performs control for launching a game ball and control for paying out a prize ball. The payout control board 310 also includes a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM, and is connected to the main control board 300 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication. A game information output terminal board 312 is connected to the payout control board 310, and various information on the progress of the game output from the main control board 300 is passed through the payout control board 310 and the game information output terminal board 312. This is output to the hall computer of the amusement store.

  The payout control board 310 is connected to a payout motor 314 for paying out a game ball stored in the storage unit as a prize ball to the player. The payout control board 310 controls the payout motor 314 based on the payout number designation command transmitted from the main control board 300 so as to pay out a predetermined prize ball to the player. At this time, the number of game balls that have been paid out is detected by the payout ball counting switch 316 s so that it can be determined whether or not the prize ball to be paid out has been paid out to the player.

  Further, a dish full tank detection switch 318 s for detecting a full tank state of the lower dish 134 is connected to the dispensing control board 310. This dish full tank detection switch 318 s is provided in a path for guiding game balls to be paid out as prize balls to the lower dish 134, and each time a game ball passes through the path, a game ball detection signal is sent to the payout control board 310. It is designed to be entered.

  When a predetermined amount or more of the game balls are stored in the lower plate 134 and become full, the game balls stay in the passage toward the lower plate 134 toward the payout control board 310 from the plate full tank detection switch 318s. The game ball detection signal is continuously input. The payout control board 310 determines that the lower tray 134 is full when a game ball detection signal is continuously input for a predetermined time, and transmits a full dish command to the main control board 300. On the other hand, if the continuous input of the game ball detection signal is interrupted after the dish full tank command is transmitted, it is determined that the full tank state has been released, and the dish full tank release command is transmitted to the main control board 300.

  The payout control board 310 is provided with a launch control circuit 320. When the launch control circuit 320 receives launch control data from the payout control board 310, the launch control circuit 320 permits launching. The launch control circuit 320 is connected to a touch sensor 112 s provided on the operation handle 112 for detecting that the player has touched the operation handle 112 and an operation volume 112 a for detecting an operation angle of the operation handle 112. Has been. When a signal is input from the touch sensor 112s and the operation volume 112a, the launch control circuit 320 performs control to energize the launch solenoid 112c provided in the game ball launch device to launch the game ball.

  The sub-control board 330 mainly controls each effect such as playing or waiting. The sub control board 330 includes a sub CPU 330a, a sub ROM 330b, and a sub RAM 330c, and is connected to the main control board 300 so as to be communicable in one direction from the main control board 300 to the sub control board 330. . The sub CPU 330a reads out a program stored in the sub ROM 330b based on a command transmitted from the main control board 300, an input signal from a timer, and the like, performs arithmetic processing, and controls the execution of effects. At this time, the sub RAM 330c functions as a data work area during the arithmetic processing of the sub CPU 330a.

  Specifically, the sub control board 330 performs image display control for displaying an image on the effect display unit 250a. The sub ROM 330b stores a large number of various image data to be displayed on the effect display unit 250a. The sub CPU 330a reads the image data from the sub ROM 330b to a VRAM (not shown) and displays the image on the effect display unit 250a. Control.

  In addition, the sub control board 330 performs sound output control for outputting sound from the sound output device 254 and lighting control for the effect lighting device 252. Furthermore, a predetermined effect is executed when a detection signal is input from the effect button detection switch 256s that detects that the effect operation device 256 has been pressed.

  Note that a power supply board (not shown) is connected to each board, and power is supplied to each board from a commercial power supply via the power supply board. The power supply board is provided with a backup power supply made of a capacitor.

  Next, games in the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment will be described together with various tables stored in the main ROM 300b.

  When the player operates the operation handle 112 to fire a game ball in the game area 116, and the game ball flowing down the game area 116 enters the left start port 120, the right start port 122, or the middle start port 124, the small A lottery for determining whether or not to win a winning game (hereinafter referred to as “winning lottery”) is performed. In this winning lottery, when a small win is won, the big winning opening 128 is opened and a small winning game that allows a game ball to enter the big winning opening 128 is executed. Hereinafter, the winning lottery method will be described.

  As will be described in detail later, when a game ball enters the left starting port 120, the right starting port 122, or the middle starting port 124, various random numbers related to a winning lottery (a winning random number, a winning design random number, a variation pattern random number). ) Is acquired, and each random number value is stored in the processing area of the main RAM 300c. Hereinafter, various random numbers stored in the processing area after the game balls have entered the left start port 120 and the right start port 122 are collectively referred to as special 1 hold, and the game balls enter the middle start port 124. The various random numbers stored in the processing area are collectively called special 2 reservation.

  The main RAM 300c has only one processing area. Therefore, when a game ball enters the left start port 120, the right start port 122, or the middle start port 124, if the special 1 hold or the special 2 hold is not stored in the processing area, the acquired special 1 hold is acquired. Alternatively, the special 2 hold is stored in the processing area.

  However, when a game ball enters the left start port 120, the right start port 122, or the middle start port 124, if the special 1 hold or the special 2 hold is already stored in the processing area, the left start port 120 No special 1 hold or special 2 hold is stored by entering a game ball into the right start opening 122 or the middle start opening 124.

  FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining the hit determination random number determination table. When a game ball enters the left start port 120, the right start port 122, or the middle start port 124, one winning random number is acquired from the range of 0 to 65535. When the winning lottery is started, the winning lottery is performed based on the winning determined random number determination table and the acquired winning determined random number.

  As shown in FIG. 9, according to the winning determination random number determination table, when the winning determination random number is 0 to 65535, it is determined to be a small hit. Therefore, the small hit probability in this case is 1/1, and the small hit is surely won.

  FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining the winning symbol random number determination table. When a game ball enters the left starting port 120, the right starting port 122, or the middle starting port 124, one winning symbol random number is acquired from the range of 0 to 99. When the determination result of “small hit” is derived by the above winning lottery, the type of special symbol is determined by the acquired winning symbol random number and the winning symbol random number determination table. At this time, when “small hit” is won by special 1 hold, as shown in FIG. 10A, a special random number determination table for special 1 is selected and “small win” is won by special 2 hold. In such a case, as shown in FIG. 10 (b), the special 2 random symbol determination table is selected. Hereinafter, a special symbol determined by a winning symbol random number, that is, a special symbol determined when a small hit determination result is obtained is referred to as a small symbol.

  According to the special symbol random number determination table for special 1 shown in FIG. 10 (a) and the special symbol random number determination table for special 2 shown in FIG. 10 (b), depending on the value of the acquired random symbol random number, As described above, the type of special symbol (small hit symbol) is determined. In other words, the special symbol “a” is always determined when a special winning is won by special 1 hold, and the special symbol “b” is always determined when a special winning is won by special 2 holding. Here, in the special 1 per symbol random number determination table a and the special 2 per symbol random number determination table, different small per symbol is determined. However, the same small winning symbol may be determined in both tables, or the special symbol type (small winning symbol) is determined with reference to the one winning symbol random number determination table regardless of the holding type. May be.

  FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining the variation time determination table. When a game ball enters the left start port 120, the right start port 122, or the middle start port 124, one variation pattern random number is acquired from the range of 0 to 238. Based on the obtained variation pattern random number, the variation time is determined according to the variation time determination table shown in FIG. According to this variation time determination table, variation times are associated with variation pattern random numbers, and corresponding variation times are determined according to the determined variation pattern random numbers.

  FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining the special electric accessory operating ram set table. The special electric accessory actuated ram set table stores various data for controlling the small hit game and the big player game. During the small hit game and the big player game, this special electric accessory actuated ram set is stored. With reference to the table, energization control of the special winning opening solenoid 128c is performed. Actually, the special electric accessory actuating ram set table is provided with a plurality of special symbols (small hit symbols) and specific areas where game balls have entered during the small hit game. Depending on the type, the corresponding table is set at the start of the small hit game, and when a game ball enters the specific area during the small hit game, the corresponding table is set to play the big game. Although set at the start, for convenience of explanation, all control data is shown in one table.

  As shown in FIG. 12, with reference to the special electric accessory operating ram set table, an opening / closing process for controlling opening / closing of the special winning opening 128 with a predetermined opening / closing pattern is executed.

  According to this special electric accessory actuating ram set table, the maximum number of special electric accessory actuating times (the number of round games executed during one big game or small hit game), the special electric accessory opening / closing switching frequency ( Number of times of opening of the big winning opening 128 during one round game), solenoid energization time (energization time of the large winning opening solenoid 128c for each number of opening of the big winning opening 128), a prescribed number (large winning opening 128 in one round game) The maximum number of winning prizes), the closing time of the grand prize opening (the closing time of the big winning opening 128 in the round game, that is, the interval time in the round), the effective closing time of the big winning opening (the big winning opening 128 between round games) Closing time, i.e., the interval time between rounds, except for the interval time between the first round game and the second round game), -Opening time (waiting time until the first round game starts), small hitting game end wait time (waiting time after the end of the first round game), ending time (special after the last round game ends) The waiting time until the game is resumed) is stored in advance as control data for the small hit game and the big game as shown in the figure.

  In this embodiment, when the special symbol a which is a small winning symbol is determined, a small winning game constituted by one round game is executed. In the small hit game in which the special symbol a is determined and executed, in the first round game, the big prize opening 128 is released for 0.364 seconds and then closed. One game ball is fired from the game ball launcher every 0.6 seconds, but not all of them enter the grand prize winning hole 128, so this is executed when the special symbol a is determined. In the small hit game, a game ball can be made to enter the big prize opening 128 with a probability of about once every three times.

  In addition, when the special symbol b which is a small winning symbol is determined, a small winning game constituted by one round game is executed. In the small hit game in which the special symbol b is determined and executed, in the first round game, the winning prize opening 128 is opened for 0.228 seconds and then kept closed for 0.1 seconds, Thereafter, it is opened again for 0.228 seconds. In the small hit game executed when the special symbol b is determined, the opening time of the big winning opening 128 is longer than the small hit game executed when the special symbol a is determined, and is about once every two times. It is possible to enter a game ball into the grand prize opening 128 with a probability of.

  Then, when a game ball enters the first specific area 210 during the small hit game, a big game consisting of two round games (2R to 3R) is executed, and the second specific is performed during the small hit game. When a game ball enters the area 212, a big game consisting of 6 round games (2R to 7R) is executed, and when a game ball enters the third specific area 214 during the small hit game Is a big game consisting of 15 round games (2R-16R). If a game ball does not enter any of the first specific area 210, the second specific area 212, and the third specific area 214 during the small hit game, a subsequent round game (a big game) is executed. There is nothing.

  When the waiting time of 2.0 seconds elapses after the end of the small hit game, the big game is played. In each round game of the big game, the grand prize winning opening 128 is released for 0.7 seconds, and then 0.1 second. Closed. During each round game, when the specified number (8) of game balls enter the big prize opening 128 or when the big prize opening 128 is opened 25 times, the round game is ended. Therefore, in each round game, a specified number of game balls can be surely entered into the big prize opening 128.

  In this way, the first round game that is played when the game ball enters the left start port 120, the right start port 122, or the middle start port 124 and wins a small hit is the small hit game, and the small hit game is being played. The second and subsequent round games that are executed when a game ball enters the specific area is a big game.

  FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining a period for monitoring excessive winnings of game balls during a small hit game and a big game, and the number of excessive winnings. As described above, during the small hit game and the big game, the number of times the grand prize winning opening 128 is opened and closed and the opening time are different depending on the determined special symbol and the specific area where the game ball has entered. Yes. Then, the gaming machine 100 monitors whether or not the game ball is illegally entered (wins) in the big prize opening 128 during the small hit game and the big game where the big prize opening 128 is opened. .

  Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 13 (a) and 13 (b), during the small hit game, the period from the start to the end of the small hit game is set as the excessive winning monitoring period. . In addition, in the small hit game that is executed with the special symbol a determined, 7 is set as the excessive winning number, and in the small hit game that is executed with the special symbol b determined, the special symbol a is determined. 10 is set as the number of excessive winnings because the time for opening the big winning opening 128 is longer than the small winning game executed.

  On the other hand, for example, in a big game where a game ball enters the third specific area 214 and is executed, as shown in FIG. 13C, the small area game is executed in the small area game before the big game. The period from the time when the game ball enters to the time when the second round game is executed, the interval period between rounds, and the period from the end of the last round game to the end of the major game are each excessive. Set to the winning monitoring period. Further, during the big game, 5 are set as the number of excessive winnings in each excessive winning monitoring period. Note that, even during a big game where the game ball enters the first specific area 210 and the second specific area 212 and is executed, the game ball enters the third specific area 214 before the big game. In the small hit game to be executed, the period from the time when the game ball enters the specific area until the second round game is executed, the interval period between rounds, and the major game after the last round game is completed The period until the end of each is set as an excessive winning monitoring period, and 5 is set as the number of excessive winnings in each excessive winning monitoring period.

  Then, during the excessive winning monitoring period, if there is an excessive number of winnings in the big winning opening 128, there is an abnormality from the effect display unit 250a and the audio output device 254 that fraud has been performed. Informed.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the over-winning monitoring period for monitoring the number of winnings (the number of winnings) entered in the big winning opening 128 is different between the small win game and the big game, and the excessive winning number Are also set differently depending on the over-winning monitoring period.

  In the small hit game, the period in which the big prize opening 128 is opened is shorter than the big game, and the number of winnings that enter the big prize opening 128 is limited to some extent. Even if the period is set to the excessive winning monitoring period, it is possible to monitor game balls illegally entered into the big winning opening 128 while the big winning opening 128 is closed.

  On the other hand, in each round game of the big game, the period in which the grand prize opening 128 is opened is longer than that in the small hit game, and a prize that enters the big prize opening 128 when the big prize opening 128 is open is shown. There are variations in numbers, and it is difficult to judge excessive winnings in round games, but it is rare to enter the big winning opening 128 while the big winning opening 128 is closed, such as the interval period between rounds. Therefore, it is possible to monitor a game ball illegally entered into the big prize opening 128 by setting an excess prize monitoring period between them.

  Thus, in the gaming machine 100, it is possible to accurately detect the excessive winning of the game ball to the big winning opening during the small hit game and the big game.

  FIG. 14 is a diagram for explaining an invalid period of a specific area. As described above, in the gaming machine 100, when a game ball enters the big winning opening 128 during the small hit game, and the game ball enters the specific area, the big hit is determined. However, since the small hit game does not end until the game ball that has entered the grand prize winning opening 128 is discharged from the movable pitching accessory device 126 after the start, it is to be executed for a certain long period of time. Become. Then, if the specific area is always effective during the small hit game, it is possible to perform a fraud in which a game ball enters the specific area for a long period of time.

  Therefore, in this embodiment, even during the small hit game, a period in which the game ball does not reach the specific area in the normal (non-illegal) game is set as an invalid period of the specific area. .

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 14 (a), after the small hit game is started and the game ball is detected by the big winning opening detecting switch 128s provided in the big winning opening 128, the first specific area 210 is detected. 8 seconds, which is 1 second shorter than the first specific region shortest arrival time (for example, 9 seconds), which is the shortest time that the game ball can reach, is set as the invalid period. Then, during the small hit game, the period from the expiration of the invalid period until the end of the small hit game is set as the valid period of the first specific area 210.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 14 (b), the small hit game is started, the game ball is detected by the big winning port detection switch 128 s provided in the big winning port 128, and then the game ball in the second specific area 212. 11 seconds shorter than the second specific region shortest arrival time (for example, 12 seconds), which is the shortest time that can be reached, is set as the invalid period. Then, during the small hit game, the period from the expiration of the invalid period until the end of the small hit game is set as the valid period of the second specific area 212.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 14 (c), a small hit game is started, a game ball is detected by the big winning port detection switch 128 s provided in the big winning port 128, and then the game ball is displayed in the third specific area 214. 11 seconds shorter than the third specific region shortest arrival time (for example, 12 seconds), which is the shortest time that can be reached, is set as the invalid period. During the small hit game, the period from the expiration of the invalid period until the end of the small hit game is set as the valid period of the third specific area 214.

  Here, as described above, the first specific area 210 is provided in the first observatory stage 198, and the second specific area 212 and the third specific area 214 are provided in the second observatory stage 200. It has been. For this reason, the time to reach the first specific area 210 is shorter than the time to reach the second specific area 212 and the third specific area 214, so the invalid period of the first specific area 210 is the second specific area 210. It is set shorter than the invalid period of the area 212 and the third specific area 214.

  In this way, even if a small hit game is started and a game ball is detected by the big prize opening detection switch 128s provided in the big prize opening 128, the specific area is not immediately activated, but the game ball is placed in the specific area. By setting an invalid period that is slightly shorter than the shortest arrival time that can be reached and enabling a specific area after the invalid period has elapsed, the fraud time is reduced and fraud is performed. Can be reduced.

  In the present embodiment, in the small hit game, the valid period is set after the invalid period elapses. Therefore, when the game ball does not enter the big winning opening 128 during the small hit game, the invalid period is set. It is not set, and therefore the validity period is not set. Therefore, when a game ball does not enter the big winning opening 128 in the small hit game, the first specific area detection switch 210s, the second specific area detection switch 212s, and the third specific area detection switch 214s are illegally detected. Even if it makes it, it does not become a big hit and fraud can be reduced more.

  Next, main processing of the main control board 300 as the game progresses in the gaming machine 100 will be described using a flowchart.

(CPU initialization processing of main control board 300)
FIG. 15 is a flowchart for explaining the CPU initialization process (S100) in the main control board 300.

  When power is supplied from the power supply board, a system reset occurs in the main CPU 300a, and the main CPU 300a performs the following CPU initialization process (S100).

(Step S100-1)
The main CPU 300a reads a startup program from the main ROM 300b as an initial setting process in response to power-on, and performs a setting process necessary for executing various processes.

(Step S100-3)
The main CPU 300a sets a wait processing time in the timer counter.

(Step S100-5)
The main CPU 300a determines whether a power-off notice signal is detected. The main control board 300 is provided with a power-off detection circuit, and a power-off notice signal is output from the power-off detection circuit when the power supply voltage falls below a predetermined value. If the power-off notice signal is detected, the process proceeds to step S100-3. If the power-off notice signal is not detected, the process proceeds to step S100-7.

(Step S100-7)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the wait time set in step S100-3 has elapsed. As a result, if it is determined that the wait time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S100-9. If it is determined that the wait time has not elapsed, the process proceeds to step S100-5.

(Step S100-9)
The main CPU 300a executes processing necessary for permitting access to the main RAM 300c.

(Step S100-11)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the RAM clear signal is on. A RAM clear button (not shown) is provided on the back of the game board 108, and when the RAM clear button is pressed, the RAM clear detection switch detects the pressing operation of the RAM clear button, and the main control is performed. A RAM clear signal is output to the substrate 300. Here, when the power is turned on while the RAM clear button is pressed, it is determined that the RAM clear signal is on. If it is determined that the RAM clear signal is on, the process proceeds to step S100-13. If it is determined that the RAM clear signal is not on, the process proceeds to step S100-19.

(Step S100-13)
The main CPU 300a performs an initialization process in the main RAM 300c to clear data to be cleared when the power is turned on (at the time of resetting the main RAM 300c).

(Step S100-15)
The main CPU 300a performs transmission processing (stores the RAM clear designation command in the transmission buffer) of a subcommand (RAM clear designation command) for transmitting to the sub control board 330 that the main RAM 300c has been cleared.

(Step S100-17)
The main CPU 300a performs a payout command (RAM clear designation command) transmission process (stores the RAM clear designation command in the transmission buffer) for transmitting to the payout control board 310 that the main RAM 300c has been cleared.

(Step S100-19)
The main CPU 300a executes processing necessary for calculating the checksum.

(Step S100-21)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the checksum calculated in step S100-19 does not match the checksum stored when the power is turned off. As a result, when it is determined that the two do not match, the process proceeds to step S100-13, and when it is determined that the two do not match (match), the process proceeds to step S100-23.

(Step S100-23)
The main CPU 300a performs an initialization process of clearing data to be cleared of the main RAM 300c when the power is restored (when the data before power is turned off without maintaining the main RAM 300c).

(Step S100-25)
The main CPU 300a performs a transmission process of a subcommand (power recovery designation command) for transmitting to the sub-control board 330 that the power has been restored from the power interruption (stores the power restoration designation command in the transmission buffer).

(Step S100-27)
The main CPU 300a performs a payout command (power supply return designation command) transmission process (stores the power supply return designation command in the transmission buffer) for transmitting to the payout control board 310 that the power supply has been recovered from the power interruption.

(Step S100-29)
The main CPU 300a executes a power-on sub-command set process (stores a power-on special symbol type designation command in a transmission buffer) for transmitting a power-on special symbol type designation command indicating a special symbol type. .

(Step S100-31)
The main CPU 300a sets a timer interrupt cycle.

(Step S100-33)
The main CPU 300a sets an initial time to an origin detection monitoring timer for monitoring whether the sorting body motor 152m, the conveyor motor 230m, the rotating body motor 232m, and the drive motor 192m have returned to the origin position. Note that the origin detection monitoring timer set here is subtracted in a constant drive motor origin monitoring process (FIG. 39) and a specific drive motor origin monitoring process (FIG. 40), which will be described in detail later. In addition, the initial time set in the origin detection monitoring timer is longer than the time required for the sorting motor 152m, the conveyor motor 230m, the rotating body motor 232m, and the drive motor 192m to return to the origin position ( For example, 2 times).

(Step S100-35)
The main CPU 300a performs processing for prohibiting interruption.

(Step S100-37)
The main CPU 300a updates the initial value update random number for winning design random numbers. The initial value update random number for the winning symbol random number is for determining an initial value and an end value of the winning symbol random number. That is, when the winning symbol random number is rounded from the initial value updating random number for the winning symbol random number to the initial value updating random number -1 for the winning symbol random number by the update process of the winning symbol random number described later, It will be updated to the initial value update random number for winning design random numbers.

(Step S100-39)
The main CPU 300a analyzes the received data (main command) received from the payout control board 310 and executes various processes according to the received data.

(Step S100-41)
The main CPU 300 a performs processing for transmitting the subcommand stored in the transmission buffer to the sub-control board 330.

(Step S100-43)
The main CPU 300a performs processing for permitting an interrupt.

(Step S100-45)
The main CPU 300a updates the fluctuation pattern random number, and thereafter repeats the processing from step S100-35.

  Next, interrupt processing in the main control board 300 will be described. Here, the power-off saving process (XINT interrupt process) and the timer interrupt process will be described.

(Evacuation processing when the main control board 300 is powered off (XINT interrupt processing))
FIG. 16 is a flowchart for explaining the power-off saving process (XINT interrupt process) in the main control board 300. The main CPU 300a monitors the power-off detection circuit. When the power-supply voltage becomes a predetermined value or less, the main CPU 300a interrupts the CPU initialization process and executes the power-off saving process.

(Step S300-1)
When the power-off notice signal is input, the main CPU 300a saves the register.

(Step S300-3)
The main CPU 300a checks the power-off notice signal.

(Step S300-5)
The main CPU 300a determines whether a power-off notice signal is detected. As a result, if it is determined that the power-off notice signal is detected, the process proceeds to step S300-11. If it is determined that the power-off notice signal is not detected, the process proceeds to step S300-7. .

(Step S300-7)
The main CPU 300a restores the register.

(Step S300-9)
The main CPU 300a performs a process for permitting an interrupt, and ends the save process when the power is turned off.

(Step S300-11)
The main CPU 300a executes output port clear processing for stopping output of the output port.

(Step S300-13)
The main CPU 300a executes a checksum setting process for calculating and storing the checksum.

(Step S300-15)
The main CPU 300a executes a RAM protect setting process necessary for prohibiting access to the main RAM 300c.

(Step S300-17)
The main CPU 300a sets a predetermined power-off detection signal detection count to the counter value of the loop counter in order to set the power-off occurrence monitoring time.

(Step S300-19)
The main CPU 300a checks the power-off notice signal.

(Step S300-21)
The main CPU 300a determines whether a power-off notice signal is detected. As a result, if it is determined that the power-off notice signal is detected, the process proceeds to step S300-17. If it is determined that the power-off notice signal is not detected, the process proceeds to step S300-23. .

(Step S300-23)
The main CPU 300a subtracts 1 from the value of the loop counter set in step S300-17.

(Step S300-25)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the counter value of the loop counter is not zero. As a result, if it is determined that the counter value is not 0, the process proceeds to step S300-19, and if it is determined that the counter value is 0, the process proceeds to the CPU initialization process (step S100).

  Note that when the power is actually cut off, the operation of the gaming machine 100 is stopped while the steps S300-17 to S300-25 are looped.

(Timer interrupt processing of main control board 300)
FIG. 17 is a flowchart for explaining timer interrupt processing in the main control board 300. The main control board 300 is provided with a reset clock pulse generation circuit that generates a clock pulse every predetermined cycle (in this embodiment, 4 milliseconds, hereinafter referred to as “4 ms”). When a clock pulse is generated by the reset clock pulse generation circuit, the CPU initialization process (step S100) is interrupted, and the following timer interrupt process is executed.

(Step S400-1)
The main CPU 300a saves the register.

(Step S400-3)
The main CPU 300a performs processing for permitting an interrupt.

(Step S400-5)
The main CPU 300a outputs the common data set in the common output buffer to the output port, and performs dynamic port output processing for controlling lighting of the first special symbol display 260, the second special symbol display 262, and the gaming state display 264. Run.

(Step S400-7)
The main CPU 300a reads various input port information and executes port input processing for accurately acquiring the latest switch state.

(Step S400-9)
The main CPU 300a performs timer update processing for updating various timer counters. Here, unless otherwise specified, the various timer counters are subtracted every time the timer interrupt processing of the main control board 300 is performed, and when the timer counter becomes 0, the subtraction is stopped.

(Step S400-11)
The main CPU 300a executes the update process of the initial value update random number for the winning symbol random number as in the above step S100-37.

(Step S400-13)
The main CPU 300a performs a process of updating the winning symbol random number. Specifically, the random number counter is incremented by 1 and updated. When the added result exceeds the maximum value of the random number range, the random number counter is returned to 0. Random number is updated from the initial value update random number value for winning design random numbers.

  Although a detailed description is omitted, in this embodiment, a hardware random number that is updated by a hardware random number generator built in the main control board 300 is used as the winning random number. The hardware random number generator updates the winning random numbers in accordance with certain rules, automatically changes the random number sequence every time the random number sequence completes a cycle, and changes the start value at each system reset. .

(Step S500)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not a signal is input from the left start port detection switch 120s, the right start port detection switch 122s, the middle start port detection switch 124s, the big winning port detection switch 128s, the fixed area detection switch 180s, and the discharge detection switch 126s. The switch management process for determining is executed. Details of this switch management processing will be described later.

(Step S600)
The main CPU 300a executes a special game management process for controlling the progress of the special game. The details of the special game management process will be described later.

(Step S400-15)
The main CPU 300a executes error management processing for determining various errors and making settings according to the error determination results.

(Step S800)
The main CPU 300a executes a motor management process for managing and controlling the sorting body motor 152m, the conveyor motor 230m, the rotating body motor 232m, and the drive motor 192m. Details of the motor management process will be described later.

(Step S400-17)
The main CPU 300a checks the general winning opening detection switch 118s, the left starting opening detection switch 120s, the right starting opening detection switch 122s, the middle starting opening detection switch 124s, and the big winning opening detection switch 128s, and controls the corresponding winning ball control. A winning opening switch process for adding a counter or the like is executed.

(Step S400-19)
The main CPU 300a executes payout control management processing for creating and transmitting payout commands based on the counter value of the prize ball control counter set in step S400-17.

(Step S400-21)
The main CPU 300a executes external information management processing for setting output data for external information output from the game information output terminal board 312 to the outside.

(Step S400-23)
The main CPU 300a sets the common data for controlling the lighting of various indicators (LEDs) such as the first special symbol display 260, the second special symbol display 262, and the game state display 264 to the common output buffer. Execute the setting process.

(Step S400-25)
The main CPU 300a synthesizes the solenoid output images of the special winning opening solenoid 128c and the seesaw device solenoid 142c, and executes a solenoid output image composition process for storing in the output port buffer.

(Step S400-27)
The main CPU 300a executes port output processing for outputting the value of the common output buffer stored in each output port buffer to the output port.

(Step S400-29)
The main CPU 300a restores the register and ends the timer interrupt process.

  Hereinafter, the switch management process in step S500, the special game management process in step S600, and the motor management process in step S800 among the timer interrupt processes described above will be described in detail.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart for explaining switch management processing (step S500) in the main control board 300.

(Step S500-1)
The main CPU 300a detects whether the left start port detection switch is ON or the right start port detection switch is ON, that is, the game ball passes through the left start port 120 and the detection signal from the left start port detection switch 120s is ON. It is determined whether the game ball has passed through the right start port 122 and the detection signal from the right start port detection switch 122s is turned on. As a result, when it is determined that the left start port detection switch-on detection time or the right start port detection switch-on detection time is detected, the process proceeds to step S510. If it is determined not to be detected, the process proceeds to step S500-3.

(Step S510)
The main CPU 300a executes the start port 1 passing process based on the game ball entering the left start port 120 or the right start port 122. The details of the starting port 1 passing process will be described later.

(Step S500-3)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the middle start port detection switch is ON, that is, whether a game ball has entered the middle start port 124 and a detection signal is input from the middle start port detection switch 124s. As a result, if it is determined that the middle start port detection switch-on is detected, the process proceeds to step S520. If it is determined that the middle start port detection switch-on is not detected, the process proceeds to step S500-5. .

(Step S520)
The main CPU 300a executes the start port 2 passing process based on the game ball entering the middle start port 124. The details of the start port 2 passing process will be described later.

(Step S500-5)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not a special winning opening detection switch is ON, that is, whether or not a game ball has entered the special winning opening 128 and a detection signal is input from the large winning opening detection switch 128s. As a result, if it is determined that the big winning opening detection switch on is detected, the process proceeds to step S530. If it is determined that the big winning opening detection switch is not detected, the process proceeds to step S500-7. .

(Step S530)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the game ball has excessively won the big prize opening 128 during the small hit game and the big game (big prize opening process). In addition, when a game ball enters the big winning opening 128 during the small hit game and the big game, the big winning opening winning number counter is incremented by 1, and the process proceeds to step S500-7. The details of this special winning opening passing process will be described later.

(Step S500-7)
The main CPU 300a determines whether it is at the time of detection of the fixed area detection switch, that is, whether a game ball has entered the fixed area 180 and a detection signal is input from the fixed area detection switch 180s. As a result, if it is determined that the fixed region detection switch-on is detected, the process proceeds to step S500-9. If it is determined that the fixed region detection switch-on is not detected, the switch management process is terminated.

(Step S500-9)
The main CPU 300a executes a confirmed area passing process in which a confirmed area switch passage designation command indicating that a game ball has entered the confirmed area 180 is set in the transmission buffer, and ends the switch management process.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart for explaining the starting port 1 passing process (step S510) in the main control board 300.

(Step S510-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether special 1 hold or special 2 hold is stored in the processing area. As a result, if special 1 hold or special 2 hold is stored in the processing area, the start port 1 passing process is terminated, and if special 1 hold or special 2 hold is not stored in the processing area, step S510- The processing is moved to 3.

(Step S510-3)
The main CPU 300a acquires the winning determination random number updated by the hardware random number generation unit, the winning symbol random number updated in step S400-13, and the variation pattern random number updated in step S100-45, and stores them in the processing area. Then, the start port 1 passing process is terminated.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart for explaining the start port 2 passage process (step S520) in the main control board 300.

(Step S520-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether special 1 hold or special 2 hold is stored in the processing area. As a result, if special 1 hold or special 2 hold is stored in the processing area, the start port 2 passing process is terminated, and if special 1 hold or special 2 hold is not stored in the processing area, step S520- The processing is moved to 3.

(Step S520-3)
The main CPU 300a acquires the winning determination random number updated by the hardware random number generation unit, the winning symbol random number updated in step S400-13, and the variation pattern random number updated in step S100-45, and stores them in the processing area. Then, the start port 2 passing process is terminated.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart illustrating the special winning opening passing process in step S530.

(Step S530-1)
The main CPU 300a loads a special game management phase, which will be described in detail later.

(Step S530-3)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the special electric accessory is operating, that is, whether it is a small hit game or a big game. As a result, if it is determined that the special electric accessory is in operation, the process proceeds to step S530-5, and if it is determined that the special electric accessory is not in operation, the process proceeds to step S530-13.

(Step S530-5)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the special game management phase loaded in step S530-1 is equal to or greater than the small winning big opening end weight process (05H). As a result, if it is determined that it is equal to or greater than the small hitting big winning opening end weight process (05H), the process proceeds to step S531, and if it is determined that it is not equal to or larger than the small winning big winning end closing weight process (05H), step is performed. The processing is moved to S530-7.

(Step S530-7)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the condition device operating flag indicating that the game ball has entered the specific area is ON when the valid flag is ON. As a result, when it is determined that the condition device operating flag is on, the process proceeds to step S531, and when it is determined that the condition device operating flag is not on, the process proceeds to step S530-9. Details of the valid flag will be described later.

(Step S530-9)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not an invalid timer for counting the invalid period of the specific area has been set. As a result, if it is determined that the invalid timer has been set, the process proceeds to step S531, and if it is determined that the invalid timer has not been set, the process proceeds to step S530-11.

(Step S530-11)
The main CPU 300a sets the invalid period set for each specific area in the invalid timer. The invalid timer set here is decremented and updated by 1 in step S400-9. When the invalid timer reaches 0, the main CPU 300a confirms that the specific area corresponding to the invalid timer is in the valid period. Turn on the valid flag indicating (valid). Then, when it is detected that the game ball has entered the specific area, it is determined whether or not the big hit is to be made depending on whether or not the valid flag corresponding to the specific area is turned on. When the invalid timer is not set, the valid flag is not turned on and is kept off.

(Step S531)
The main CPU 300a executes a large winning opening excessive winning monitoring process for monitoring the excessive winning of the game balls to the large winning opening 128 during the small hit game and the big game, and ends the large winning opening passing process. The details of the large winning opening excessive winning monitoring process will be described later.

(Step S530-13)
The main CPU 300a executes an illegal prize error process such as setting a big prize mouth illegal prize error command indicating that the game ball has been illegally awarded to the big prize slot 128, and ends the special prize mouth passing process.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart for explaining the large winning opening excessive winning monitoring processing in step S531.

(Step S531-1)
The main CPU 300a loads the special game management phase.

(Step S531-3)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the special game management phase loaded in step S531-1 is the jackpot big winning opening opening control process (08H). As a result, if it is determined that the jackpot big winning opening opening control process (08H), the big winning prize opening excess winning monitoring process is terminated, and if it is determined that it is not the jackpot big winning opening opening control process (08H). The process moves to step S531-5.

(Step S531-5)
The main CPU 300a subtracts 1 from the counter value of the large winning opening excess winning number counter for counting down the number of winning game balls to the large winning opening 128 at the large winning opening set during the small hit game and the big game. . Note that the extra winning counter excess winning number counter is set in step S630-5, step S630-21, step S660-5, step S690-13, step S700-13, and step S710-5, which will be described in detail later. If the counter value of the big winning opening excess winning number counter is 0, the process proceeds to step S531-7 without subtracting 1.

(Step S531-7)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the counter value of the big winning opening excess winning number counter has changed from 1 to 0 in step S531-5. As a result, if it is determined that the counter value of the big winning opening excess winning number counter has changed from 1 to 0, the process proceeds to step S531-9, and the counting value of the big winning opening excessive winning number counter is changed from 1 to 0. If it is determined that there is no change, the large winning opening excessive winning monitoring process is terminated.

(Step S531-9)
The main CPU 300a sets a large winning opening excessive winning error command indicating that the gaming ball has excessively won in the big winning opening 128 during the small hit game or the big game, and ends the large winning opening excessive winning monitoring process.

  FIG. 23 is a diagram for explaining the special game management phase. In the present embodiment, the process related to the special game triggered by the game ball entering the left start port 120, the right start port 122, or the middle start port 124 is executed stepwise and repeatedly. In the control board 300, each process related to such special game is managed by the special game management phase.

  As shown in FIG. 23, the main ROM 300b stores a plurality of special game control modules for executing and controlling special games, and a special game management phase is associated with each special game control module. . Specifically, when the special game management phase is “00H”, a module for executing the “special symbol variation waiting process” is called, and when the special game management phase is “01H”, When the module for executing “special symbol variation processing” is called and the special game management phase is “02H”, the module for executing “special symbol stop symbol display processing” is called and special When the game management phase is “03H”, a module for executing “small hitting first big prize opening process” is called, and when the special game management phase is “04H”, When the module for executing the “first big winning opening closing effective process” is called and the special game management phase is “05H”, When the module for executing the “game processing” is called and the special game management phase is “06H”, the module for executing the “big jackpot big opening start weight processing” is called and the special game management phase is executed. Is “07H”, the module for executing the “previous jackpot big opening opening pre-processing” is called, and when the special game management phase is “08H”, the “big jackpot big opening opening control” is executed. When the module for executing the “process” is called and the special game management phase is “09H”, the module for executing the “big jackpot closing prize closing effective process” is called and the special game management phase is In the case of “0AH”, a module for executing “a jackpot big prize winning end process” is called.

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart for explaining the special game management process (step S600) in the main control board 300.

(Step S600-1)
The main CPU 300a loads the special game management phase.

(Step S600-3)
The main CPU 300a selects a special game control module corresponding to the special game management phase loaded in step S600-1.

(Step S600-5)
The main CPU 300a calls the special game control module selected in step S600-3 and starts processing.

(Step S600-7)
The main CPU 300a loads a special game timer for managing the control time of the special game, and ends the special game management process.

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart for explaining special symbol variation waiting processing in the main control board 300. This special symbol variation waiting process is executed when the special game management phase is “00H”.

(Step S610-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether special 1 hold or special 2 hold is stored in the processing area. As a result, if it is determined that special 1 hold or special 2 hold is stored in the processing area, the process proceeds to step S610-5, and it is determined that special 1 hold or special 2 hold is not stored in the processing area. If so, the process moves to step S610-3.

(Step S610-3)
The main CPU 300a sets a customer waiting command in the transmission buffer, executes a customer waiting setting process for setting the customer waiting state, and ends the special symbol fluctuation waiting process.

(Step S610-5)
The main CPU 300a makes a winning lottery with reference to the winning determination random number determination table based on the winning determination random number of the special 1 hold or special 2 hold stored in the processing area, and stores the lottery result. Execute the process.

(Step S610-7)
The main CPU 300a executes a special symbol determination process for determining a special symbol. Here, the special symbol determination data stored in the processing area is loaded with the special symbol random number of special 1 or special 2 reservation, the corresponding symbol random number determination table is selected, the special symbol determination data is extracted, and the extracted special symbol determination data Save (type of small hit symbol). When the special symbol determination data is saved in this way, the symbol type designation command corresponding to the special symbol determination data is set in the transmission buffer.

(Step S610-9)
The main CPU 300a saves the special symbol stop symbol number corresponding to the special symbol determination data extracted in step S610-7. The first special symbol display 260 and the second special symbol display 262 are each composed of 7 segments, and a number (counter value) is associated with each segment constituting the 7 segments. The special symbol stop symbol number determined here indicates the number (counter value) of the segment that is finally turned on.

(Step S610-11)
The main CPU 300a determines the fluctuation time with reference to the fluctuation time determination table based on the fluctuation pattern random number of special 1 hold or special 2 hold stored in the processing area. Then, the determined variation time is set in a special symbol variation timer.

(Step S610-13)
In the first special symbol display 260 or the second special symbol display 262, the main CPU 300a executes a process of setting a special symbol display symbol counter in order to start the special symbol variation display. A counter value is associated with each segment of 7 segments constituting the first special symbol display 260 and the second special symbol display 262, and a segment corresponding to the counter value set in the special symbol display symbol counter is displayed. Lighting control is performed. Here, the counter value corresponding to the segment to be lit at the start of the special symbol variation display is set in the special symbol display symbol counter. The special symbol display symbol counter is provided with a special symbol 1 display symbol counter corresponding to the first special symbol display 260 and a special symbol 2 display symbol counter corresponding to the second special symbol display 262 separately. Here, the counter value is set in the counter corresponding to the hold type.

(Step S610-15)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to “01H” and ends the special symbol variation waiting process.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart for explaining the special symbol changing process in the main control board 300. This special symbol changing process is executed when the special game management phase is “01H”.

(Step S620-1)
The main CPU 300a performs a special symbol variation timer update process for subtracting a predetermined value from the timer value of the special symbol variation timer set in step S610-11.

(Step S620-3)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the timer value of the special symbol fluctuation timer updated in step S620-1 is “0”. As a result, if the timer value is “0”, the process proceeds to step S620-11. If the timer value is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S620-5.

(Step S620-5)
The main CPU 300a updates a special symbol display timer for measuring the lighting time of each segment of the 7 segments constituting the first special symbol display 260 and the second special symbol display 262. Specifically, when the timer value of the special symbol display timer is “0”, a predetermined timer value is set, and when the timer value is “1” or more, the current timer value is determined. The timer value is updated to the value obtained by subtracting “1”.

(Step S620-7)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the special symbol display timer is “0”. As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the special symbol display timer is “0”, the process proceeds to step S620-9, and when it is determined that the timer value of the special symbol display timer is not “0”, The special symbol changing process is terminated.

(Step S620-9)
The main CPU 300a updates the counter value of the special symbol display symbol counter to be updated, and ends the special symbol changing process. Thereby, each segment which comprises 7 segments will be lighted sequentially every predetermined time.

(Step S620-11)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to “02H”.

(Step S620-13)
The main CPU 300a saves the special symbol stop symbol number (counter value) determined in step S610-13 in the target special symbol display symbol counter. Thereby, the determined special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 260 or the second special symbol display 262.

(Step S620-15)
The main CPU 300a sets, in the transmission buffer, a special symbol stop designation command indicating that the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 260 or the second special symbol display 262.

(Step S620-17)
The main CPU 300a sets a special symbol change stop time, which is a time for stopping and displaying the special symbol, to the special game timer, and ends the special symbol change process.

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart for explaining the special symbol stop symbol display process in the main control board 300. This special symbol stop symbol display process is executed when the special game management phase is “02H”.

(Step S630-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the special game timer set in step S620-17 is not “0”. As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is not “0”, the special symbol stop symbol display process is terminated, and when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is “0”. The process moves to step S630-3.

(Step S630-3)
The main CPU 300a sets the data of the special electric accessory actuating ram set table according to the determined special symbol type.

(Step S631)
The main CPU 300a executes a special winning opening / closing switching process. The big prize opening / closing switching process will be described later. Here, the data set in step S630-3 is referred to, and a predetermined opening time is saved as a timer value in the special game timer.

(Step S630-5)
The main CPU 300a sets a large winning opening excessive winning number counter in order to monitor the excessive winning of game balls to the large winning opening 128 during the small hit game. Here, 7 is set as the counter value when the special symbol a is determined, and 10 is set as the counter value when the special symbol b is determined.

(Step S630-7)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to “03H”.

(Step S630-9)
The main CPU 300a sets a small hitting start designation command for transmitting the start of the small hitting game to the sub control board 330 in the transmission buffer, and ends the special symbol stop symbol display processing.

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart for explaining a special winning opening opening / closing switching process in the main control board 300.

(Step S631-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the counter value of the special electric accessory opening / closing switching count counter is the upper limit value of the special electric accessory opening / closing switching count (the number of opening / closing of the big prize opening 128 during one round game). As a result, when it is determined that the counter value is the upper limit value, the special winning opening / closing switching process is terminated, and when it is determined that the counter value is not the upper limit value, the process proceeds to step S631-3.

(Step S631-3)
The main CPU 300a refers to the data of the special electric accessory actuating ram set table, and based on the counter value of the special electric accessory opening / closing switching number counter, the solenoid control data for energizing and controlling the special prize opening solenoid 128c, and Timer data that is the energization time or energization stop time of the big prize opening solenoid 128c is extracted.

(Step S631-5)
Based on the solenoid control data extracted in step S631-3, the main CPU 300a starts energizing the big prize opening solenoid 128c, or energizes the big prize opening solenoid to stop energizing the big prize opening solenoid 128c. Execute control processing. By executing this special winning opening solenoid energization control process, in step S400-25 and step S400-27, energization start or energization control of the special winning opening solenoid 128c is controlled.

(Step S631-7)
The main CPU 300a saves the timer value based on the timer data extracted in step S631-3 in the special game timer. Here, the timer value saved in the special game timer is the maximum opening time for one time of the big prize opening 128.

(Step S631-9)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the energization start state of the big prize opening solenoid 128c is in effect, that is, whether or not the control process for starting energization of the big prize opening solenoid 128c has been performed in step S631-5. As a result, if it is determined that the energization start state is set, the process proceeds to step S631-11. If it is determined that the energization start state is not set, the special winning opening opening / closing switching process is terminated.

(Step S631-11)
The main CPU 300a updates the counter value of the special electric accessory opening / closing switching counter to a value obtained by adding “1” to the current counter value, and ends the special winning opening opening / closing switching process.

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart for explaining the small hitting first big winning opening opening control process in the main control board 300. This small bonus first big opening opening control process is executed when the special game management phase is “03H”.

(Step S641)
The main CPU 300a monitors whether or not a game ball has entered a specific area, and when the valid flag is on, the main CPU 300a determines a jackpot triggered by the entry of the game ball into the specific area (activates the condition device) Execute area management processing. Details of this specific area management processing will be described later.

(Step S640-1)
The main CPU 300a executes a movable body motor operation switching process for controlling the driving of the conveyor motor 230m, the rotating body motor 232m, and the driving motor 192m that are driven during the small hit game.

(Step S640-3)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the counter value of the big prize winning number counter updated in step S530 has reached the prescribed number, that is, the same number of games as the maximum possible number of winnings in one round at the big winning prize 128. Determine if a ball is in the ball. As a result, if it is determined that the specified number has not been reached, the process proceeds to step S640-5, and if it is determined that the specified number has been reached, the process proceeds to step S640-9.

(Step S640-5)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the timer value of the special game timer saved in step S631 is “0”. As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is not “0”, the small hit initial big prize opening control process is terminated, and it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is “0”. In that case, the process proceeds to step S631.

(Step S631)
The main CPU 300a executes a special prize opening / closing switching process, and moves the process to step S640-7.

(Step S640-7)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the counter value of the special electric accessory opening / closing switching number counter is the upper limit value of the special electric accessory opening / closing switching number. As a result, when it is determined that the counter value is the upper limit value, the process proceeds to step S640-9, and when it is determined that the counter value is not the upper limit value, the small hit first big winning opening release control process is ended. To do.

(Step S640-9)
The main CPU 300a executes a special winning opening closing process necessary for stopping energization of the special winning opening solenoid 128c and closing the special winning opening 128. As a result, the special winning opening 128 is closed.

(Step S640-11)
The main CPU 300a saves the special winning timer closing effective time in the special game timer.

(Step S640-13)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to 04H, and ends the small hitting first big prize opening control process.

  FIG. 30 is a flowchart for explaining specific area management processing in the main control board 300.

(Step S641-1)
When the valid flag is on, the main CPU 300a determines whether or not the condition device operating flag indicating that the game ball has entered the specific area and has made a big hit is on. As a result, when it is determined that the conditional device operating flag is on, the specific area management process is terminated, and when it is determined that the conditional device operating flag is not on, the process proceeds to step S641-3.

(Step S641-3)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the valid flag of the third specific area 214 is on. As a result, when it is determined that the valid flag of the third specific area 214 is on, the process proceeds to step S641-5, and when it is determined that the valid flag of the third specific area 214 is not on, step S641-7 is performed. Move processing to.

(Step S641-5)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the third specific area detection switch ON is detected, that is, whether the game ball has entered the third specific area 214 and a detection signal is input from the third specific area detection switch 214s. As a result, when it is determined that the third specific area detection switch-on is detected, the process proceeds to step S641-15, and when it is determined that the third specific area detection switch-on is not detected, step S641-7 is performed. Move processing to.

(Step S641-7)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the validity flag of the second specific area 212 is on. As a result, when it is determined that the validity flag of the second specific area 212 is on, the process proceeds to step S641-9, and when it is determined that the validity flag of the second specific area 212 is not on, step S641- The processing is moved to 11.

(Step S641-9)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the second specific area detection switch is detected to be on, that is, whether a game ball has entered the second specific area 212 and a detection signal is input from the second specific area detection switch 212s. As a result, when it is determined that the second specific area detection switch-on is detected, the process proceeds to step S641-15, and when it is determined that the second specific area detection switch-on is not detected, step S641-11 is performed. Move processing to.

(Step S641-11)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the valid flag of the first specific area 210 is on. As a result, when it is determined that the valid flag of the first specific area 210 is on, the process proceeds to step S641-13, and when it is determined that the valid flag of the first specific area 210 is not on, the specific area The management process ends.

(Step S641-13)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the first specific area detection switch is detected to be on, that is, whether a game ball has entered the first specific area 210 and a detection signal is input from the first specific area detection switch 210s. As a result, when it is determined that the first specific area detection switch-on is detected, the process proceeds to step S641-15, and when it is determined that the first specific area detection switch-on is not detected, the specific area management is performed. The process ends.

(Step S641-15)
The main CPU 300a sets the data of the special electric accessory actuating ram set table according to the specific area where the game ball has entered.

(Step S641-17)
The main CPU 300a performs special electric accessory maximum operation number setting processing. Specifically, referring to the data set in step S641-15, a predetermined number (counter value corresponding to the type of special symbol = number of rounds) is set as a counter value in the special electric accessory maximum operation number counter. . The special electric accessory maximum operation number counter indicates the number of rounds that can be executed in the big game starting from now. On the other hand, the main RAM 300c is provided with a special electric accessory continuous operation number counter, and by adding “1” to the counter value of the special electric accessory continuous operation number counter at the start of each round game, The number of round games is managed. Here, along with the start of the big game, a process of resetting (updating to “0”) the counter value of the special electric accessory continuous operation number counter is executed.

(Step S641-19)
The main CPU 300a turns on the condition device operating flag.

(Step S641-21)
The main CPU 300a receives an excessive prize winning mouth in order to monitor the excessive winning of game balls to the big prize opening 128 after the game ball enters the specific area until the round game of the big game starts. In the number counter, 5 is set as the counter value.

(Step S641-23)
The main CPU 300a sets a specific area passage designation command indicating that the game ball has passed through the specific area in the transmission buffer, and ends the specific area management process.

  FIG. 31 is a flow chart for explaining the small hitting first big winning opening closing effective process in the main control board 300. This small winning first big winning opening closing effective process is executed when the special game management phase is “04H”.

(Step S650-1)
The main CPU 300a compares the number of game balls detected by the big winning opening detection switch 128s with the number of game balls detected by the discharge detection switch 126s, so that all the game balls are out of the movable entrance ball accessory device 126. Determine if it was discharged. As a result, if it is determined that all the game balls have been discharged from the movable ball accessory device 126, or if the game balls have not entered the big winning opening 128 in the small hit game, the process goes to step S650-7. If the process is shifted and it is determined that all the game balls are not discharged from the movable incoming ball accessory device 126, the process shifts to step S641.

(Step S641)
The main CPU 300a executes a specific area management process, and moves the process to step S650-3.

(Step S650-3)
The main CPU 300a executes a movable body motor operation switching process for controlling the driving of the conveyor motor 230m, the rotating body motor 232m, and the driving motor 192m that are driven during the small hit game.

(Step S650-5)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the special game timer saved in step S640-11 is not “0”. As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is not "0", the small hitting initial big winning opening closing effective process is terminated, and it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is "0". In that case, the process proceeds to step S650-7.

(Step S650-7)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the origin position detection signal from the origin detection mechanism of the conveyor motor 230m, the rotating body motor 232m, and the driving motor 192m is detected. Then, it is determined whether the screw conveyor 196b, the rotary stage 172, the rotary body 202, the rotary body 204, and the sorting device 192 have returned to the origin position. As a result, if it is determined that the position has returned to the origin position, the process proceeds to step S650-9. If it is determined that the position has not returned to the origin position, the small hitting initial big winning opening closing effective process is terminated. To do.

(Step S650-9)
The main CPU 300a sets initial times in the origin detection monitoring timers of the conveyor motor 230m, the rotating body motor 232m, and the drive motor 192m, respectively.

(Step S650-11)
The main CPU 300a turns off the valid flag.

(Step S650-13)
The main CPU 300a refers to the data set in step S630-3, and saves a predetermined small hit game end time as a timer value in the special game timer.

(Step S650-15)
The main CPU 300a sets a small hitting end designation command indicating the end of the small hitting game in the transmission buffer.

(Step S650-17)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the condition device operating flag is on. As a result, when it is determined that the condition device operating flag is on, the process proceeds to step S650-19, and when it is determined that the condition device operating flag is not on, the process proceeds to step S650-23.

(Step S650-19)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to 06H.

(Step S650-21)
The main CPU 300a sets an opening designation command for transmitting the start of the big game to the sub control board 330 in the transmission buffer, and ends the small hitting first big winning opening closing effective process.

(Step S650-23)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to 05H.

(Step S650-25)
The main CPU 300a sets an ending designation command for transmitting the ending start of the small hit game to the sub-control board 330 in the transmission buffer, and finishes the small hit initial big winning opening closing effective process.

  FIG. 32 is a flowchart for explaining the small hitting big winning opening completion weight process in the main control board 300. The small hitting big prize winning end processing is executed when the special game management phase is “05H”.

(Step S660-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the special game timer saved in step S650-13 is “0”. As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is not “0”, the special winning end closing wait process is terminated, and when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is “0”, the step The processing is moved to S660-3.

(Step S660-3)
The main CPU 300a clears the special 1 hold or special 2 hold stored in the processing area.

(Step S660-5)
The main CPU 300a sets 0 as a counter value in the large winning opening excess winning number counter. In step S531-7, it is determined whether or not the counter value of the big winning opening excess winning number counter has changed from 1 to 0. Therefore, 0 is set as the counter value in the large winning opening excessive winning number counter here. Then, after the small winning game is over, in step S531-7, it is always determined that the counter value of the big winning opening excess winning number counter has not changed from 1 to 0. The excessive winning prize error command is not set. In other words, during the change of the special symbol and waiting for the customer, the excessive winning of the game ball in the big winning opening is not monitored.

(Step S660-7)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to “00H”, and ends the small hitting big prize winning end process.

  FIG. 33 is a flowchart for explaining the big hit big winning opening start wait process in the main control board 300. This jackpot big winning opening start wait process is executed when the special game management phase is “06H”.

(Step S670-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the timer value of the special game timer set in step S650-13 is “0”. As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is not “0”, the jackpot big prize winning start process is terminated, and when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is “0”. Shifts the processing to step S670-3.

(Step S670-3)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to 07H, and ends the jackpot big winning opening start wait process.

  FIG. 34 is a flowchart for explaining the pre-opening process for opening the jackpot big winning opening in the main control board 300. This pre-opening process for the jackpot big winning opening is executed when the special game management phase is “07H”.

(Step S680-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the timer value of the special game timer is “0”. As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is not “0”, the processing for pre-opening the jackpot big winning opening is ended, and when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is “0”. Shifts the processing to step S680-3.

(Step S680-3)
The main CPU 300a updates the counter value of the special electric accessory continuous operation number counter to a value obtained by adding “1” to the current counter value.

(Step S631)
The main CPU 300a executes a special winning opening / closing switching process, and moves the process to step S680-5.

(Step S680-5)
The main CPU 300a sets a special winning opening opening designation command for transmitting the opening start of the special winning opening 128 to the sub-control board 330 in the transmission buffer.

(Step S680-7)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to 08H, and ends the pre-opening process for opening the jackpot big winning opening.

  FIG. 35 is a flowchart for explaining the jackpot big winning opening opening control process in the main control board 300. This jackpot big winning opening control process is executed when the special game management phase is “08H”.

(Step S690-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the timer value of the special game timer is “0”. As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S690-5, and when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is “0”, step S690 is performed. The process is moved to -3.

(Step S690-3)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the counter value of the special electric accessory opening / closing switching number counter is the upper limit value of the special electric accessory opening / closing switching number. As a result, when it is determined that the counter value is the upper limit value, the process proceeds to step S690-7, and when it is determined that the counter value is not the upper limit value, the process proceeds to step S631.

(Step S631)
The main CPU 300a executes a special winning opening / closing switching process, and moves the process to step S690-5.

(Step S690-5)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the counter value of the big prize winning number counter updated in step S530 has reached the prescribed number, that is, the same number of games as the maximum possible number of winnings in one round at the big winning prize 128. Determine if a ball is in the ball. As a result, when it is determined that the specified number has not been reached, the jackpot big winning opening opening control process is terminated, and when it is determined that the specified number has been reached, the process proceeds to step S690-7.

(Step S690-7)
The main CPU 300a executes a special winning opening closing process necessary for stopping energization of the special winning opening solenoid 128c and closing the special winning opening 128. As a result, the special winning opening 128 is closed.

(Step S690-9)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to 09H.

(Step S690-11)
The main CPU 300a saves the special winning timer closing effective time (interval time) in the special game timer.

(Step S690-13)
The main CPU 300a sets “5” as a counter value to the large winning opening excessive winning number counter in order to monitor the excessive winning of the game ball to the large winning opening 128 at the interval between rounds during the big game.

(Step S690-15)
The main CPU 300a sets a big winning opening closing designation command indicating that the big winning opening 128 has been closed in the transmission buffer, and ends the jackpot big winning opening opening control process.

  FIG. 36 is a flowchart for explaining the jackpot winning prize closing effective process in the main control board 300. This jackpot big winning opening closing effective process is executed when the special game management phase is “09H”.

(Step S700-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the special game timer saved in step S690-11 is “0”. As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is not “0”, the jackpot big winning opening closing effective process is terminated, and when the timer value of the special game timer is determined to be “0”. Moves the process to step S700-3.

(Step S700-3)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the counter value of the special electric accessory continuous operation number counter matches the counter value of the special electric accessory maximum operation number counter, that is, whether a preset number of round games have ended. . As a result, when it is determined that the counter value of the special electric accessory continuous operation number counter matches the counter value of the special electric accessory maximum operation number counter, the process proceeds to step S700-9, and it is determined that they do not match. In step S700-5, the process proceeds.

(Step S700-5)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to 07H.

(Step S700-7)
The main CPU 300a saves a predetermined big winning opening closing time in the special game timer, and ends the big hit big winning opening closing effective process. As a result, the next round game is started.

(Step S700-9)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to 0AH.

(Step S700-11)
The main CPU 300a executes an ending time setting process for saving the ending time in a special game timer.

(Step S700-13)
The main CPU 300a counts 5 as a counter value in the extra winning counter excess winning number counter in order to monitor the excessive winning of the game ball in the big winning opening 128 after the end of the last round game in the major game until the end of the major game. Set.

(Step S700-15)
The main CPU 300a sets an ending designation command indicating the start of ending in the transmission buffer, and ends the jackpot big winning prize closing effective process.

  FIG. 37 is a flowchart for explaining the jackpot big prize winning end process in the main control board 300. This jackpot big prize winning end weight process is executed when the special game management phase is “0AH”.

(Step S710-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the special game timer saved in step S700-11 is not “0”. As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is not “0”, the jackpot big prize winning end process is terminated, and when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is “0”. The process moves to step S710-3.

(Step S710-3)
The main CPU 300a clears the special 1 hold or special 2 hold stored in the processing area.

(Step S710-5)
The main CPU 300a sets 0 as a counter value in the large winning opening excess winning number counter. In step S531-7, it is determined whether or not the counter value of the big winning opening excess winning number counter has changed from 1 to 0. Therefore, 0 is set as the counter value in the large winning opening excessive winning number counter here. Then, after the big game is over, in step S531-7, it is always determined that the counter value of the big prize mouth excess winning number counter has not changed from 1 to 0. No winning error command is set. In other words, during the change of the special symbol and waiting for the customer, the excessive winning of the game ball in the big winning opening is not monitored.

(Step S710-7)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to “00H”, and ends the jackpot big prize winning end wait process.

  FIG. 38 is a flowchart for explaining motor management processing (step S800) in the main control board 300.

(Step S810)
The main CPU 300a executes a constant drive motor origin monitoring process for monitoring the origin position of the sorting motor 152m that is always driven from when the power is turned on. Details of the constant drive motor origin monitoring process will be described later.

(Step S820)
The main CPU 300a executes a specific time drive motor origin monitoring process for monitoring the origin positions of the conveyor motor 230m, the rotating body motor 232m, and the drive motor 192m that are driven in the small hit game. Details of the specific-time drive motor origin monitoring process will be described later.

(Step S800-1)
The main CPU 300a executes a constant drive motor management process for controlling the drive of the sorting motor 152m that is always driven from when the power is turned on.

(Step S800-3)
The main CPU 300a executes a specific time drive motor management process for controlling the conveyor motor 230m, the rotating body motor 232m, and the drive motor 192m that are driven in the small hit game, and ends the motor management process.

  FIG. 39 is a flowchart for explaining constant drive motor origin monitoring processing (step S810) in the main control board 300.

(Step S810-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether an origin position detection signal from the origin detection mechanism of the sorting body motor 152m has been detected. As a result, when it is determined that the origin position detection signal is detected, the process proceeds to step S810-11, and when it is determined that the origin position detection signal is not detected, the process proceeds to step S810-3.

(Step S810-3)
The main CPU 300a decrements the origin detection monitoring timer by 1.

(Step S810-5)
In step S810-3, the main CPU 300a determines that the distribution motor 152m is set to the origin until the origin detection monitoring timer changes from 1 to 0, that is, until the set origin detection monitoring timer becomes 0. Determine whether it has returned. As a result, when it is determined that the origin detection monitoring timer has changed from 1 to 0, the process proceeds to step S810-7. When it is determined that the origin detection monitoring timer has not changed from 1 to 0, The constant drive motor origin monitoring process ends.

(Step S810-7)
The main CPU 300a turns on a motor error state flag indicating that the sorting body motor 152m has not returned to the home position.

(Step S810-9)
The main CPU 300a sets a motor error occurrence command indicating that an error has occurred in the sorting body motor 152m in the transmission buffer, and ends the constant drive motor origin monitoring process.

(Step S810-11)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the motor error state flag is on. As a result, when it is determined that the motor error state flag is on, the process proceeds to step S810-13, and when it is determined that the motor error state flag is not on, the process proceeds to step S810-17.

(Step S810-13)
The main CPU 300a sets a motor error cancel command indicating that the error of the sorting motor 152m has been canceled in the transmission buffer.

(Step S810-15)
The main CPU 300a turns off the motor error state flag.

(Step S810-17)
The main CPU 300a sets an initial time in the origin detection monitoring timer and ends the constant drive motor origin monitoring process.

  FIG. 40 is a flowchart for explaining the specific-time drive motor origin monitoring process (step S820) in the main control board 300. This specific time drive motor origin monitoring process is provided for each conveyor motor 230m, rotating body motor 232m, and drive motor 192m that are driven during the small hit game, but for convenience of explanation, only the conveyor motor 230m will be described. Description of other motors is omitted.

(Step S820-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the small hit game is in progress and the conveyor motor 230m is stopped. As a result, when it is determined that the conveyor motor 230m is stopped, the specific time drive motor origin monitoring process is terminated, and when it is determined that the conveyor motor 230m is not stopped, the process proceeds to step S820-3. .

(Step S820-3)
The main CPU 300a determines whether an origin position detection signal from the origin detection mechanism of the conveyor motor 230m is detected. As a result, when it is determined that the origin position detection signal is detected, the process proceeds to step S820-13, and when it is determined that the origin position detection signal is not detected, the process proceeds to step S820-5.

(Step S820-5)
The main CPU 300a decrements the origin detection monitoring timer by 1. The origin detection monitoring timer is set with an initial time (for example, twice) longer than the time until the conveyor motor 230m returns to the origin position.

(Step S820-7)
In the main CPU 300a, the conveyor motor 230m returns to the origin until the origin detection monitoring timer changes from 1 to 0 in step S820-5, that is, until the set origin detection monitoring timer becomes 0. Judge whether or not. As a result, if it is determined that the origin detection monitoring timer has changed from 1 to 0, the process proceeds to step S820-9. If it is determined that the origin detection monitoring timer has not changed from 1 to 0, The specific time drive motor origin monitoring process is terminated.

(Step S820-9)
The main CPU 300a turns on a motor error state flag indicating that the conveyor motor 230m has not returned to the origin.

(Step S820-11)
The main CPU 300a sets a motor error occurrence command indicating that an error has occurred in the conveyor motor 230m in the transmission buffer, and ends the specific time drive motor origin monitoring process.

(Step S820-13)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the motor error state flag is on. As a result, when it is determined that the motor error state flag is on, the process proceeds to step S820-15, and when it is determined that the motor error state flag is not on, the process proceeds to step S820-19.

(Step S820-15)
The main CPU 300a sets a motor error cancel command indicating that the error of the conveyor motor 230m has been canceled in the transmission buffer.

(Step S820-17)
The main CPU 300a turns off the motor error state flag.

(Step S820-19)
The main CPU 300a sets an initial time in the origin detection monitoring timer, and ends the specific time drive motor origin monitoring process.

  As described above, the origin detection monitoring timer is set in step S100-33 for the distributing motor 152m that is always driven from the time the power is turned on, and the constant drive motor origin monitoring process in step S810 is repeatedly performed. Thus, it is monitored whether or not the sorting body motor 152m, that is, the sorting body 152 has returned to the origin position.

  On the other hand, for the conveyor motor 230m, the rotating body motor 232m, and the drive motor 192m that are driven during the small hit game, the origin detection monitoring timer is set in the steps S100-33 and S650-9. Here, in step S650-9, an origin detection monitoring timer is set in preparation for the next small hit game. By repeating the specific-time drive motor origin monitoring process in step S820, the conveyor motor 230m, the rotary motor 232m, and the drive motor 192m, that is, the screw conveyor 194b, the screw conveyor 196b, the rotary stage 172, the rotary body 202, It is monitored whether the rotating body 204 and the sorting device 192 have returned to the origin position.

  Here, when the constant drive motor origin monitoring process is compared with the specific time drive motor origin monitoring process, the specific time drive motor origin monitoring process determines whether or not the motor is stopped compared to the constant drive motor origin monitoring process. The other process (step) is the same process as the constant drive motor origin monitoring process. That is, in the specific time drive motor origin monitoring process, the origin detection monitoring timer is not subtracted while the conveyor motor 230m, the rotating body motor 232m, and the drive motor 192m are stopped.

  In this way, even if the sorting motor 152m that is always driven and the conveyor motor 230m, the rotating body motor 232m, and the drive motor 192m that are driven during the small hit game have different driving timings, the origin detection monitoring is performed. Just add the timing to set the timer and the process to determine whether the motor is stopped in the specific-time drive motor origin monitoring process, and other steps can be shared, reducing the design burden it can.

  As mentioned above, although preferred embodiment of this invention was described referring an accompanying drawing, it cannot be overemphasized that this invention is not limited to this embodiment. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various changes and modifications can be made within the scope of the claims, and these are naturally within the technical scope of the present invention. Is done.

  The contents described in the above embodiment are merely examples, and the contents and specifications of the game can be designed as appropriate.

  Further, the game characteristics such as the type of the small hit symbol and the content of the small hit game in the above embodiment are merely examples, and a gaming machine having a different game characteristic may be used.

  Further, in the above embodiment, when a game ball enters the start opening (the left start opening 120, the right start opening 122, the middle start opening 124), a small hit game in which the big winning opening is opened is executed. If a game ball enters the grand prize opening while the grand prize opening during the game is open, and a game ball that entered the big prize opening enters a specific area during the small hit game, the big prize opening will be further increased. The game is adapted to so-called two types of gaming machines in which a big game to be released is executed. However, when a game ball enters the starting port, a big game lottery is performed, and if a big win is won as a result of the big game lottery, a big game is performed. You may adapt to the game machine provided with two kinds.

  In the above-described embodiment, the three specific areas of the first specific area 210, the second specific area 212, and the third specific area 214 are provided, but the number of specific areas is not limited.

  In the above embodiment, the game profit when the game ball passes through the specific area is a big win (the big game is executed). However, from the low probability game state where the big win is won with a predetermined probability. The game state may be set to a high-probability game state that wins the jackpot with a high probability, and the game profit when the game ball passes through a specific area, such as increasing the number of rounds in the big game, is Any thing is acceptable.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the conveyor motor 230m, the rotary body motor 232m, and the drive motor 192m were driven during the small hit game, you may make it drive during a big game.

In the above embodiment, the main CPU 300a that executes the processes of steps S100-33 of FIG. 15, steps S650-7 of FIG. 31, FIGS. 39, and 40 corresponds to the origin return monitoring means of the present invention.
Moreover, in the said embodiment, the distribution body 152 is corresponded to the 1st movable accessory apparatus of this invention.
Moreover, in the said embodiment, the screw conveyor 194b, the screw conveyor 196b, the rotation stage 172, the rotary body 202, the rotary body 204, and the distribution apparatus 192 are equivalent to the 2nd movable accessory apparatus of this invention.
In the above embodiment, the origin detection monitoring timer corresponds to the monitoring timer of the present invention.
In the above embodiment, “0” corresponds to the set value of the present invention.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 Game machine 116 Game area 128 Big prize opening 152 Allocation body 172 Rotation stage 194b Screw conveyor 196b Screw conveyor 202,204 Rotation bodies 210, 212, 214 Specific area 300a Main CPU
300b Main ROM
300c main RAM

Claims (1)

A first movable accessory device that is always movable between an origin position and a movable position after power is turned on;
A second movable accessory device that moves between an origin position and a movable position and then stops at the origin position when starting to move at a predetermined opportunity;
Origin return monitoring means for monitoring that the movable accessory device including the first movable accessory device and the second movable accessory device has returned to the origin position;
With
The origin return monitoring means includes
The monitoring timer is updated, and when the movable accessory device returns to the home position until the monitoring timer reaches a preset setting value, the monitoring timer is set again, and the monitoring timer is set to the setting value. When the movable accessory device has not returned to the origin position until the time is, a monitoring process is performed to detect that the movable accessory device is abnormal,
For the first movable accessory device, when the power is turned on, the monitoring timer is set, and the monitoring process is always executed,
For the second movable accessory device, the monitoring timer is set when the power is turned on and when the second movable accessory device is stopped, and the second movable accessory device is stopped. In this case, the monitoring timer is not updated, and the monitoring process is executed when the second movable accessory device is moving.

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