JP2017158768A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of easily diversifying an opening/closing pattern while suppressing an amount of data for control.SOLUTION: Winning opening/closing pattern data corresponding to a big win includes round opening/closing pattern data for controlling a variation mode of a big winning port shutter at each round game. The round opening/closing pattern data includes: α data including repetition frequency n1 data corresponding to a basic opening/closing pattern (c) which specifies the frequency to repeatedly use the basic opening/closing pattern (c) data; β data including repetition frequency n2 data corresponding to a basic opening/closing pattern (e) which specifies the frequency to repeatedly use the basic opening/closing pattern (e) data; and repetition frequency N1, N2 data which specifies the frequency to repeatedly use a plurality of pieces of control pattern data including the α data and the β data.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 18

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine represented by a pachinko gaming machine or the like.

  A conventional pachinko machine has, for example, a plurality of opening / closing patterns of a big winning opening (for example, an attacker) in one round, and a combination of a plurality of opening data and closing data for each opening / closing pattern. (For example, refer to Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2015-51327

  However, in the conventional gaming machine, as the number of times of opening in one round increases, it must inevitably have a lot of opening data and closing data. There was a difficulty that it was difficult to achieve.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can easily diversify the opening / closing pattern while suppressing the amount of data for control.

  In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following gaming machines.

A gaming machine according to one aspect of the present invention,
A game board (eg, game board 1) having a game area (eg, game area 1p) in which a game ball rolls;
A lottery means capable of lottering whether or not a special game advantageous to the player is executed when a game ball passes through predetermined areas (for example, the first start port 32 and the second start port 33) in the game area. (For example, the main CPU 61),
A movable member provided in the gaming area and capable of changing between a first mode (for example, an open state) in which a game ball is relatively easy to enter and a second mode (for example, a closed state) in which the game ball is difficult to enter (for example, a closed state). A first grand prize opening shutter 36A, a second big prize opening shutter 37A),
Movable member control means (for example, main CPU 61) for driving and controlling the movable member;
A game machine (for example, a pachinko game machine) provided with drive control data storage means (for example, main ROM 62, main RAM 63) for storing drive control data for causing the movable member control means to drive and control the movable member. There,
The special game is a game state in which a round game in which the movable member can change at least once in the first mode until a predetermined end condition is satisfied can be executed a plurality of times based on the drive control data (for example, Jackpot gaming state)
The drive control data (for example, hit opening / closing pattern data) includes round game control data (for example, round opening / closing pattern data) for controlling a variation mode of the movable member for each round game,
The round game control data is
Including first time data (for example, opening time data) defining the time as the first aspect and second time data (for example, closing time data) defining the time as the second aspect, First iteration number data (for example, basic data) specifying the number of times the unit control data is repeatedly used, with the set of the first time data and the second time data as unit control data (for example, data of the basic opening / closing pattern c). First control pattern data (for example, α data shown in FIG. 18) including the number of repetitions n1 corresponding to the open / close pattern c);
Including third time data (for example, opening time data) defining the time as the first aspect and fourth time data (for example, closing time data) defining the time as the second aspect, Second iteration count data (for example, basic data) specifying the number of times the unit control data is repeatedly used, with the set of the third time data and the fourth time data as unit control data (for example, data of the basic opening / closing pattern e). Second control pattern data (for example, β data shown in FIG. 18) including the number of repetitions n2 corresponding to the open / close pattern e),
Third repetition count data (for example, repetition count N1, shown in FIG. 18) specifying the number of times to repeatedly use any one of the plurality of control pattern data including the first control pattern data and the second control pattern data. N2 data).

  According to such a configuration, even if the movable members (for example, the first big prize opening shutter 36A and the second big prize opening shutter 37A) are repeatedly changed a plurality of times in the round game, the movable member is used at that time. As round game control data (for example, data of a round opening / closing pattern) for controlling, first to fourth time data (for example, data of opening time and closing time) and first to first times indicating the number of times of using these data. Since it can be configured only by the third iteration count data (for example, data of iteration counts n1 and n2 and iteration counts N1 and N2 shown in FIG. 18), the amount of data for control is markedly greater than the case of having the iteration count. Therefore, the opening / closing pattern of the movable member can be easily diversified.

As a preferred embodiment of the present invention,
The drive control data includes inter-round control data (for example, an interval of an interval between rounds) that defines a time for the movable member to wait as the second mode from the end of the round game in the special game to the start of the next round game. Pattern data)
The movable member control means can drive and control the movable member based on the inter-round control data between the round game and the next round game in the special game.
The round game control data and the inter-round control data have the second time data (for example, data of a closing time of 1.2 s) as defining the same time as the second mode. .

  According to such a configuration, the second mode (for example, the closed state) of the movable members in the round game (for example, the first big prize opening shutter 36A, the second big prize opening shutter 37A), and the round game are finished. The second mode of the movable member in the round game (for example, the interval between rounds) until the next round game is started is the same based on the second time data (for example, data of the closing time 1.2 s). Since it can be time, it can be difficult for the player to determine whether the game is in a round game or between round games.For example, by diversifying the opening / closing pattern of the movable member while making it difficult to guess, Can be increased.

Other preferred embodiments of the present invention include:
The drive control data includes inter-round control data (for example, an interval of an interval between rounds) that defines a time for the movable member to wait as the second mode from the end of the round game in the special game to the start of the next round game. Pattern data)
The movable member control means can drive and control the movable member based on the inter-round control data between the round game and the next round game in the special game.
The round game control data includes the first time data (for example, data of the opening time of 0.102 s of the basic opening / closing pattern f) as defining the time for the movable member to be in the first mode at the end of the round game. It is characterized by having.

  According to such a configuration, at the end of the round game, the movable member (for example, the first big prize opening shutter 36A, for example, based on the first time data (for example, data of the opening time of the basic opening / closing pattern f 0.102s), Control data for setting the second mode (for example, the closed state) is not required by simply setting the second big prize opening shutter 37A) to the first mode (for example, the open state), and between round games (for example, between rounds) In the interval), since the movable member is driven and controlled to wait in the second mode based on the control data between rounds (for example, the interval pattern data of the interval between rounds), the round is performed while reducing the amount of control data. The movable member can be reliably driven and controlled between the game and the round game, and the opening / closing pattern of the movable member can be easily diversified. It can be.

Other preferred embodiments of the present invention include:
Display means capable of displaying symbols (for example, the first special symbol display unit 53 and the second special symbol display unit 54);
Stop symbol determining means (for example, main CPU 61) for determining a symbol to be stopped and displayed on the display means based on a lottery result by the lottery means;
Symbol display control means (for example, the main CPU 61) capable of stopping and displaying the symbols determined by the stop symbol determining means after the symbols are variably displayed on the display means;
When the execution of the special game is determined as a lottery result by the lottery means, the stop symbol determining means can determine a specific symbol (for example, a winning symbol) as a symbol to be stopped and displayed on the display means,
The specific symbols are provided in a plurality of types (for example, hit symbols 1-1 to 1-3, 2-1 to 2-10),
The special game is executed after the specific symbol is stopped and displayed on the display means,
At least one of the first time data, the second time data, the third time data, and the fourth time data is provided in a plurality of types so as to differ depending on the type of the specific symbol. Features.

  According to such a configuration, a plurality of types such that any one of the first to fourth time data (for example, opening time and closing time data) differs depending on the type of the specific symbol indicating the execution of the special game. Since they can be used in appropriate combinations, for example, the opening / closing patterns (for example, the winning opening / closing patterns) of the movable members (for example, the first big winning opening shutter 36A and the second big winning opening shutter 37A) that are in big hit are further diversified. Can eventually increase the interest of the game.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of easily diversifying the opening / closing pattern while suppressing the amount of control data.

1 is an external perspective view of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. 1 is a front view of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. 1 is an exploded perspective view of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. 1 is a front view of a game board in a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. 1 is a partially enlarged perspective view of a game board in a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view of the LED unit in the gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram which shows the control circuit of the game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a transition diagram showing the gaming state and effect mode of the gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the specification of the game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the hit classification determination table of the game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the basic opening / closing pattern of the game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the round opening / closing pattern of the game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the round opening / closing pattern of the game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the round opening / closing pattern memory structure of the game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention, a special winning opening, and the round opening / closing pattern of a specific area. It is a figure which shows the time of the round opening / closing pattern of the game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the big prize opening opening / closing pattern table of the game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the hit opening / closing pattern and round of the game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the modification of the memory structure of the round opening / closing pattern of the game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the unauthorized operation alerting | reporting timing of the gaming machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the unauthorized operation alerting | reporting timing of the gaming machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the unauthorized operation alerting | reporting timing of the gaming machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the unauthorized operation alerting | reporting timing of the gaming machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the unauthorized operation alerting | reporting timing of the gaming machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the main control circuit main process of the game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the main control circuit main process of the game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol control process of the game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol memory | storage check process of the game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol determination process of the game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol change time management process of the game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol display time management process of the game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the hit start interval management process of the game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the big winning opening release process of the game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the big prize opening opening / closing process of the game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the waiting time management process before big winning opening of a gaming machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the hit end interval process of the game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol game completion | finish process of the gaming machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the system timer interruption process of the gaming machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the switch input process of the game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol related switch check process of the game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the fraud detection process of the game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the vibration detection process of the game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the fraud determination process of the game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the game information data generation process of the game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the port output process of the game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the sub control circuit main process of the game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process of the game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the command interruption process of the gaming machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the command analysis process of the game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the process at the time of sub fraud signal reception of the game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the presentation control process of the game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of unauthorized operation | movement notification of the gaming machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

<Structure of pachinko machine>
First, the structure of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2 are an external perspective view and a front view of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of the gaming machine of the present embodiment. FIG. 4 is a front view of a game board used in the gaming machine of the present embodiment. FIG. 5 is a partially enlarged perspective view of the game board. FIG. 6 is a front view of the LED unit provided on the game board.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the pachinko gaming machine is attached to the game board 1, the main body 2, the base door 3 that is attached to the main body 2 so as to be opened and closed, and the base door 3 that can be opened and closed. The glass door 4 is provided.

[Main unit]
The main body 2 is composed of a frame-shaped member having a rectangular opening 2a (see FIG. 3). The main body 2 is formed of a material such as wood. The pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment is attached to an island facility (not shown) via the main body 2.

[Base door]
The base door 3 is configured by a plate-like member having a rectangular outer shape that is substantially equal to the outer shape of the main body 2. The base door 3 is disposed in front of the main body 2 (on the front side of the pachinko gaming machine) and is rotatably supported by the main body 2 via a main body frame hinge 2b. That is, the opening 2a of the main body 2 is formed by rotating the base door 3 around the main body frame hinge 2b provided at the side edge of one side of the main body 2 (left side as viewed from the front in this embodiment). Is opened and closed. As shown in FIG. 3, the base door 3 is provided with a rectangular opening 3 a. The opening 3a is formed from the substantially central portion of the base door 3 to the upper region, and has a size that occupies most of the region.

  Speakers 10 a and 10 b, game board 1, liquid crystal display device 13, dish unit 8, launching device 26, payout device 83, and substrate unit 17 are attached to base door 3.

  The speakers 10a and 10b are arranged at the upper part (near the upper end) of the base door 3. The game board 1 is arranged in front of the base door 3 (front side of the pachinko gaming machine) and is arranged so as to cover the opening 3a of the base door 3.

  The game board 1 is composed of a plate-shaped resin member having light permeability. In addition, as resin which has a light transmittance, an acrylic resin, polycarbonate resin, a methacryl resin etc. can be used, for example.

  On the front surface of the game board 1 (the surface on the front side of the pachinko gaming machine), a game area 1p in which a game ball launched from the launching device 26 rolls is formed. The game area 1p is an area surrounded by a guide rail 30 (specifically, an outer rail 30A shown in FIG. 4 described later), and the outer peripheral shape thereof is substantially circular. Furthermore, a plurality of game nails (not shown) are driven into the game area 1p. The configuration of the game board 1 (game area 1p) will be described later with reference to FIGS.

  The liquid crystal display device 13 is attached to the back side of the game board 1 (the side opposite to the front side of the pachinko gaming machine). The liquid crystal display device 13 has a display area 13A for displaying an image. The size of the display area 13 </ b> A is set so as to occupy all or a part of the surface of the game board 1. In the display area 13 </ b> A of the liquid crystal display device 13, various images such as an effect identification symbol, an effect image, and a decoration image (decoration symbol) are displayed. The player can view various images displayed on the display area 13 </ b> A of the liquid crystal display device 13 via the game board 1.

  In this embodiment, the liquid crystal display device 13 is applied. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and examples of the display device include a plasma display, a projection display, and a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) display. You may apply.

  The dish unit 8 is disposed below the game board 1. The dish unit 8 includes an upper dish 17 and a lower dish 18 disposed below the upper dish 17. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the upper plate 17 and the lower plate 18 are formed with a payout port 20 and a supply port 21 for renting out game balls and paying out game balls (prize balls), respectively. When a predetermined payout condition is satisfied, the game balls are discharged from the payout opening 20 and the supply opening 21 and stored in the upper plate 17 and the lower plate 18, respectively. Further, the game balls stored in the upper plate 17 are launched into the game area 1p by the launching device 26.

  The dish unit 8 is provided with a push operation button 9A and a jog dial 9B. The pressing operation button 9 </ b> A and the jog dial 9 </ b> B are attached on the upper plate 17. The pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment has a predetermined rendering function that is performed using the push-down operation button 9A or the jog dial 9B. When performing the predetermined rendering, the rendering operation is performed on the display area 13A of the liquid crystal display device 13. A prompting image is displayed.

  The launcher 26 is disposed in the lower right region (near the lower right corner) on the front surface of the base door 3. The launching device 26 includes a launching handle 26b that can be operated by a player, and the firing handle 26b is rotatably supported. The firing device 26 includes a panel body 26a for disposing the firing device 26 on the lower right side of the surface of the base door 3, a firing handle 26b disposed on the front side of the panel body 26a, and a rear surface of the panel body 26a. It is arranged on the lower right side of the surface of the base door 3 facing the side, and is configured to include a launch drive device for launching a game ball.

  Although not shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the launching device 26 is provided with a solenoid actuator (launch drive device) that controls the launching operation of the game ball. Although not shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, a touch sensor is provided at the peripheral edge of the firing handle 26b, and a firing volume is provided inside the firing handle 26b. The firing volume changes the resistance value according to the rotation amount of the firing handle 26b, and changes the power supplied to the solenoid actuator.

  A notch 4p for exposing the launching device 26 (panel body 26a, launching handle 26b) to the player side is provided on the lower right side of the glass door 4. When the glass door 4 is closed with respect to the base door 3, the launch device 26 (panel body 26a, launch handle 26b) is exposed through the notch 4p of the glass door 4 and is adjacent to the above-described dish unit 8. Positioned. Such a launching device 26 (panel body 26a, launching handle 26b) and the dish unit 8 have an aesthetic appearance as if they were continuously integrated with each other.

  The firing handle 26b is provided in a support portion (not shown), a handle grip 26d that is rotatably attached to the support portion and can be rotated in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction, and in the support portion. A launch stop switch (not shown) for stopping the launch of the sphere, a launch stop button 26e (also referred to as an operation member) for turning on / off the launch stop switch, and an opening on the handle grip 26d are provided. And a handle cap 26h.

  When the handle grip 26d of the firing handle 26b is rotated in the clockwise direction, the driving force of the firing drive device is increased or decreased according to the rotation amount (rotation angle), and is stored in the upper plate 17 by the driving force at that time. The game balls that have been played are launched toward the game area 1p of the game board 1 (see FIG. 4). At this time, when the firing stop button 26e is operated, the launch driving device is controlled to stop, whereby the launch of the game ball can be stopped.

  In the present embodiment, the operation control of the firing stop switch and the firing handle 26b is performed by a payout / firing control circuit 82 (see FIG. 7) connected to the main control circuit 60 (see FIG. 7). Inside the launcher 26, there is provided a spring member (not shown) for elastically urging the handle grip 26d in the counterclockwise direction at all times. The game ball is fired by rotating the handle grip 26d in the clockwise direction.

  When the player interrupts the game and releases his / her hand from the handle grip 26d, the handle grip 26d is returned to the start time position by the elasticity of the spring member. At this time, the launch of the game ball is stopped by pressing the launch stop button 26e by a protrusion (not shown) of the handle grip 26d.

  Here, as a method of increasing or decreasing the firing strength of the game ball, the resistance value of the firing volume (not shown) is changed in accordance with the rotation amount (rotation angle) of the handle grip 26d of the launching handle 26b to change the solenoid actuator (not shown). It is known to change the firing strength of the game ball by changing the power supplied to the abbreviation). However, the launching device 26 according to the present embodiment is configured to rotate the handle grip 26d of the launching handle 26b. A launching spring (not shown) that interlocks with the launching spring and a gear mechanism (not shown) for winding (clamping) the launching spring are provided. In the launching device 26, the amount of rotation of the winding gear mechanism is adjusted by the amount of rotation of the handle grip 26d of the launching handle 26b to increase or decrease the degree of winding (clamping) of the launching spring, thereby playing the game ball Increases or decreases the firing strength.

  The speaker 10c is provided in the center of the dish unit 8 so as to produce a sound effect. The sound emitted from the speaker 10c is emitted through the speaker cover 10k provided at the part of the dish unit 8 (specifically, the part between the upper dish 17 and the lower dish 18).

  In the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment, when the player's hand comes into contact with the touch sensor of the firing handle 26b, the touch sensor outputs a detection signal. Thereby, it is detected that the player has gripped the launch handle 26b, and the game ball can be launched by the solenoid actuator. When the player holds the firing handle 26b and rotates it clockwise (when viewed from the player side), the resistance of the firing volume changes according to the turning angle of the firing handle 26b. The electric power corresponding to the resistance value is supplied to the solenoid actuator. As a result, the game balls stored in the upper plate 17 are sequentially fired, and the fired game balls are released to the game area 1p of the game board 1 while being guided along the guide rails 30 (see FIG. 4).

  The dispensing device 83 and the substrate unit 17 are disposed on the back side of the base door 3. A game ball is supplied to the payout device 83 from the storage unit. The payout device 83 pays out a predetermined number of game balls from the game balls supplied from the storage unit to the upper plate 17 or the lower plate 18 based on the establishment of the payout condition. The board unit 17 has various control boards. Various control boards are provided with a main control circuit 60 and a sub control circuit 70 (see FIG. 7), which will be described later.

[Glass door]
The glass door 4 is composed of a plate-like member having a substantially square surface. The glass door 4 is disposed on the front side of the game board 1 and has a size that covers the game board 1. On the front surface of the glass door 4, a speaker cover 10k is provided in the upper region facing the speakers 10a and 10b. In addition, the glass door 4 is provided with a protective glass 7, a dish unit 8, an operation unit 9, various decoration members (a top decoration 14, a right decoration member 15, a left decoration member 16) and the like. For example, in the dish unit 8, each cover member (an upper dish upper cover 8a, a lower dish cover 8b, etc.) is attached to the glass door 4 via a locking structure.

  In the central portion of the glass door 4, an opening 4 a having a size that exposes at least the game area 1 p is formed in an area facing the game area 1 p of the game board 1. A protective glass 7 having light permeability is attached to the opening 4a. Thereby, the opening 4a of the glass door 4 is closed. Therefore, when the glass door 4 is closed with respect to the base door 3, the protective glass 7 is disposed so as to face at least the game area 1 p of the game board 1.

  On the surface (front surface) of the glass door 4, decorative members 14 to 16 for improving the aesthetic appearance are provided so as to surround the opening 4a. As an example of a decorative member, a top ornament 14 containing a patrol lamp which will be described later is provided on the upper side of the opening 4a, and a right decoration capable of changing the light emission display mode is provided on the left and right sides of the opening 4a. A member 15 (for example, an upper right lens 15a, a right middle lens 15b, a right panel cover 15c, etc.) and a left decorative member 16 (for example, a left outer lens 16a, etc.) are provided.

  Inside the right decorative member 15 and the left decorative member 16, light emitting means (for example, a lamp / LED 27) controlled by a sub-control circuit 70 (see FIG. 7) described later is provided (see FIG. 7). . The light emitted from the lamp / LED 27 passes through the right decorative member 15 and the left decorative member 16 and is sensed from the right decorative member 15 and the left decorative member 16 as, for example, radiated light or diffused light having excellent aesthetics. Thereby, since the change in the display mode by light can be given, the interest with respect to a game can be improved.

  Further, a dish unit 8 is disposed below the opening 4 a of the glass door 4. The tray unit 8 is provided with an upper tray 17 for storing rental balls and prize balls, and a lower tray 18 that is provided below the upper tray 17 and can store, for example, game balls overflowing when the upper tray 17 is full. Is provided.

  The lower plate 18 includes a lower plate main body 18p capable of storing game balls and a lower plate cover 8b attached so as to cover the upper portion of the lower plate main body 18p. On the other hand, the upper plate 17 includes an upper plate body 17p capable of storing game balls, an upper plate upper cover 8a detachably attached to the base door 3 so as to cover the upper part of the upper plate body 17p, and an upper plate. 17 is provided with an upper plate decoration member for improving the aesthetic appearance. As an example of the upper plate decoration member, the upper plate main body 17p is provided with an upper plate left decoration 17a, an upper plate front decoration 17c and the like so as to surround the upper plate upper cover 8a. Is bent from the left side of the upper plate upper cover 8a through the front side toward the lower plate 18 from the middle toward the right side.

  The tray unit 8 includes a payout opening 20 for paying out the game balls to the upper plate 17, a discharge port (not shown) for discharging the game balls stored in the upper plate 17 to the back side of the base door 3, and a discharge port. A supply port 21 for supplying game balls discharged from the outlet to the lower plate 18 is provided. On the back side of the base door 3, a ball path of a game ball paid out from the payout device 83 (see FIG. 3), or a ball path cover (not shown) constituting the ball path by connecting the discharge port and the supply port 21 to each other. Is provided. When a game ball is paid out from the payout device 83, the game ball is sent to the upper plate 17 through the payout port 20, while the game ball stays near the payout port 20 while the game ball is paid out. When the ball removal button 22 provided on the upper plate upper cover 8a is pressed, the game balls stored in the upper plate 17 are transferred from the discharge port to the lower plate via the ball passage and the supply port 21. 18 is sent.

  In the present embodiment, a plating member is used for decoration on the front surface of the gaming machine, and the plating member 17b is also used for the upper plate front decoration 17c that decorates the front portion of the upper plate 17. By using this plated member 17b, the decoration effect of the appearance design of the gaming machine is enhanced to improve the interest of the player.

  The upper plate upper cover 8a includes a ball lending button 23 for lending a ball, a return button 24 for returning a card from a card unit 84 (see FIG. 7) for lending a game ball (not shown), and the like. An operation unit 9 is provided for changing the display mode of various effects as a player operates (pressing operation, rotating operation) during the game. In addition, although there is no restriction | limiting in particular about the arrangement configuration (position, direction) of the operation unit 9, in the drawing, as an example, the pressing operation button 9A protrudes from the upper plate upper cover 8a in the vertical direction, and the outer periphery of the pressing operation button 9A Shows an operation unit 9 configured to be provided with a jog dial 9B.

  In addition, about the glass door 4, in the part in the left side (namely, the side currently rotatably supported by the main body 2) toward the player side among the surfaces (front surface), for example, unauthorized members, such as a piano wire It is possible to envisage a situation in which a fraudulent act by the fraudulent member is performed on various configurations constructed on the back surface of the glass door 4 in the vicinity of the back side of the portion.

  Therefore, in order to prevent such an illegal act, a cover member (not shown) with a wiring holding function is provided on the back surface of the glass door 4 where the intrusion act by the illegal member is performed. The cover member with a wiring holding function prevents an intrusion of an unauthorized member such as a piano wire, a wiring holding portion that holds wiring such as a harness, a substrate covering portion that covers a substrate constructed on the back surface of the glass door 4, and the like. It is configured by integrating the fraud prevention unit. According to this, since it is possible to realize a single cover member with a wiring holding function having the three functions of wiring holding, substrate covering portion, and fraud prevention, it is necessary to prepare a member for each of these functions separately. Therefore, the cost can be reduced accordingly.

[Game board]
The game board 1 is disposed in front of the base door 3 so as to be positioned behind the protective glass 7, and has a game area 1p (see FIG. 4) in which the launched game ball can roll down. . The game board 1 is formed of a light-transmitting material (for example, polycarbonate), but may be formed of a non-light-transmitting material such as a plywood board.

  As shown in FIGS. 3 to 6, the game board 1 includes a guide rail 30, a stage 31, a first start port 32, a second start port 33, a blade member 34 that opens and closes the second start port 33, a passing gate 35, 1st grand prize opening 36, 2nd big prize opening 37, first big prize opening shutter 36A for opening and closing first 1st prize winning opening 36, 2nd big prize opening shutter 37A for opening and closing 2nd big prize opening 37, second large A specific area 38A and a non-specific area 38B located below the winning opening 37, a displacement member 39 for opening and closing the specific area 38A, a plurality of general winning openings 40, an out opening 41, an upper movable effect member 42A, and a lower movable effect member 42B, the cover member 43, the liquid crystal display device 13, and the LED unit 5. In the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the first start port 32, the second start port 33, the passing gate 35, the first large winning port 36, the second large winning port 37, the specific area 38A, and the general winning port 40. As a result, a winning area is formed. FIG. 4 shows a state where the cover member 43 is removed.

  The guide rail 30 includes an outer rail 30A and an inner rail 30B. The outer rail 30A is arranged so as to surround the entire game area 1p. The inner rail 30B is for guiding the game ball to the upper part of the game board 1 together with the outer rail, and is arranged on the left side of the game board 1 inside the outer rail 30A. The game board 1 is attached to the main body 2 from the back side.

  The stage 31 distributes the game ball flow area in the game area 1p, and is arranged along the lower edge of the display area 13A of the liquid crystal display device 13.

  The game ball launched by the launching device 26 flows down toward the lower side of the game board 1 while changing its traveling direction due to a collision with a game nail (not shown) or a stage 31 or the like driven into the game board 1. In this process, the game balls are collected by winning at any one of the first starting port 32, the second starting port 33, the first major winning port 36, the second major winning port 37, and the general winning port 40, and If the player does not win, or passes through the passage gate 35 and does not win after that, it is recovered by being discharged from the out port 41.

  Note that winning means that the game ball passes the winning area or enters the winning area. Specifically, the game ball passes through the winning area or enters the winning area, thereby giving a situation advantageous to the player (for example, opening of the second starting port 33, symbol lottery, winning ball, etc. described later). It means to do. At this time, passing of the winning area by the game ball means simply passing, and entering the winning area by the game ball means collecting the game ball separately from the out port 41. Since the winning is detected when the game ball passes by the sensor switch, the passing and the entering are substantially synonymous. Accordingly, both the passing of game balls and winning balls in the winning area lead to winning, and therefore, in the following description, “winning” is unified unless otherwise specified. The passing of the game ball through the specific area 38A may be referred to as “V winning”.

  When the rotation angle of the firing handle 26b is relatively small, since the launch force applied to the game ball is generally small, the game ball flows down mainly on the left side of the stage 31. In addition, when the rotation angle of the firing handle 26b is relatively large, the launching force applied to the game ball is generally large, so that the game ball flows down mainly on the right side of the stage 31. In general, the method of hitting the game ball to the left of the stage 31 is called “left-handed”, and the method of hitting the game ball to the right of the stage 31 is called “right-handed”.

  The first start port 32 and the second start port 33 provide an opportunity for a lottery on condition that a game ball wins, and an opportunity to display the result of the lottery on the display area 13A of the LED unit 5 or the liquid crystal display device 13. Give.

  The first start port 32 is provided at a substantially lower position in the center of the game board 1. When a game ball wins the first start port 32, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out to the upper plate 17 or the lower plate 18 through the payout port 20 or the supply port 21. The winning of the game ball to the first start port 32 is detected by the first start port switch 320 (see FIG. 7).

  The second start port 33 is provided directly below the first start port 32. When a game ball wins the second start port 33, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out to the upper plate 17 or the lower plate 18 through the payout port 20 or the supply port 21. The second start port 33 is determined to be difficult to win by a blade member 34 as an ordinary electric accessory. The winning of the game ball to the second start port 33 is detected by the second start port switch 330 (see FIG. 7).

  The blade member 34 opens and closes so as to have a forward tilting / retreating posture in the front-rear direction of the game board 1, and an open state that allows a game ball to be awarded to the second start port 33, This is a so-called ordinary electric accessory that switches between a closed state that makes it impossible or difficult to win a game ball at the start port 33. The blade member 34 is driven by a blade member solenoid 340 (see FIG. 7).

  Note that the ordinary electric accessory is not limited to one that opens and closes the blade member 34 in the front-rear direction, but for example, a so-called electric tulip type that widens the starting port by rotating in the left-right direction of the game board 1. Or a tongue-like member that opens and closes the start port by moving horizontally in the front-rear direction of the game board 1.

  The passage gate 35 provides an opportunity to open the second start port 33. The winning of a game ball to the passing gate 35 is detected by a passing gate switch 350 (see FIG. 7). Even if a game ball wins the passing gate 35, no winning ball is generated.

  The first big winning opening 36 and the second big winning opening 37 are opened in a hit gaming state (a big hit gaming state, a small hit gaming state) which is a gaming state advantageous to the player. The first grand prize winning port 36 is provided on the substantially right side of the first starting port 32 and immediately below the passing gate 35. The second big prize opening 37 is provided on the substantially right side of the second start opening 33 and directly below the first big prize opening 36. Note that the positions at which the first grand prize winning port 36 and the second grand prize winning port 37 are arranged are not limited to the positions described above, and can be changed as appropriate according to the specifications of the gaming machine.

  The first big winning opening 36 is formed in the game board 1 as an opening having a relatively large lateral dimension so that a plurality of game balls can win simultaneously. In the vicinity of the first big prize opening 36, a first big prize opening shutter 36A for opening and closing the same is provided. The winning of a game ball in the first big prize opening 36 is detected by a first big prize opening count switch 360 (see FIG. 7).

  The second large winning opening 37 is formed in a part of the upper end surface of the cover member 43 as an opening having relatively small vertical and horizontal dimensions so that game balls can be won one by one. In the vicinity of the second big prize opening 37, a second big prize opening shutter 37A for opening and closing the same is provided. The winning of a game ball in the second big prize opening 37 is detected by a second big prize opening count switch 370 (see FIG. 7).

  The first grand prize opening shutter 36A switches the first big prize opening 36 to an open state or a closed state by opening and closing so as to have a forward leaning posture and a backward posture in the front-rear direction of the game board 1. It arrange | positions so that the 1st big winning opening 36 may be covered in a closed state. That is, the first grand prize opening shutter 36A is first changed so as to change between an open state in which a game ball can be won in the first big prize opening 36 and a closed state in which a game ball cannot be won or difficult. It is driven by a big prize opening solenoid 360A (see FIG. 7).

  The second big prize opening shutter 37A horizontally moves in the front-rear direction of the game board 1 to switch the second big prize opening 37 to an open state or a closed state. In the closed state, the second big prize opening 37 is opened. It is arranged to cover. That is, the second grand prize opening shutter 37A is changed so that it changes between an open state in which a game ball can be won in the second big prize opening 37 and a closed state in which a game ball cannot be won or difficult. It is driven by the big prize opening solenoid 370A (see FIG. 7).

  The specific area 38 </ b> A and the non-specific area 38 </ b> B are areas through which a game ball that has won the second big prize opening 37 can subsequently pass and is covered with the cover member 43. The ball path of the game ball from the second big prize opening 37 to the specific area 38A and the non-specific area 38B is formed by a partition wall (not shown) provided on the inner surface of the cover member 43. The game ball that has won the second big prize opening 37 passes through one of the specific area 38A and the non-specific area 38B, and is then led to the back of the game board 1 and collected. A second grand prize port count switch 370 is disposed in the middle of the ball path from the second grand prize port 37 to the specific area 38A and the non-specific area 38B. A specific area switch 380A is arranged in the specific area 38A, and a V winning of a game ball in the specific area 38A is detected by the specific area switch 380A. A non-specific area switch 380B is arranged in the non-specific area 38B, and the passage of a game ball to the non-specific area 38B is detected by the non-specific area switch 380B. A displacement member 39 for opening and closing the specific region 38A is provided near the specific region 38A.

  The displacement member 39 switches the specific area 38A to an open state or a closed state by moving horizontally in the front-rear direction of the game board 1, and is positioned so as to cover the specific area 38A in the closed state. That is, the displacement member 39 is moved by the displacement member solenoid 390 (see FIG. 7) so as to change between an open state where the V winning of the game ball to the specific area 38A is easy and a closed state where the V winning is impossible or difficult. Driven. When the specific area 38A is in the closed state, the game ball in which the V winning is impossible passes through the non-specific area 38B.

  In the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment, the first grand prize port 36, the first grand prize port shutter 36A, the first major prize port solenoid 360A, and the first major prize port count switch 360 constitute a first variable prize device. doing. The second grand prize port 37, the second grand prize port shutter 37A, the second major prize port solenoid 370A, and the second major prize port count switch 370 constitute a second variable prize device.

  A plurality of general winning ports 40 are provided at appropriate positions on the game board 1. When game balls win in these general winning ports 40, a lottery is not performed, but a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out by the payout device 83 (see FIG. 7). The winning of the game ball to the general winning opening 40 is detected by the general winning opening switches 400A and 400B.

  In the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, as the gaming state controlled by the main control circuit 60 described later, a non-probability / non-short-time gaming state (a normal gaming state that is non-probabilistic and non-time-short) The winning probability of the special symbol lottery and the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery are higher than the non-probable / non-temporary gaming state, and the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery is only the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery. If there is a non-probabilistic / short-time gaming state (non-probable and short-time gaming state) that is higher than the non-probable / non-short-time gaming state, and the special symbol lottery is won in these gaming states, (Game). Further, the gaming state may shift to the small hit gaming state based on the result of the special symbol lottery. In the present embodiment, there is no probability variation / non-time saving gaming state (a gaming state that is both probability variation and non-time saving), but a probability variation / non-time saving gaming state may be provided.

  In the short-time gaming state, the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery is in a high probability state, so that the winning to the second starting port 33 is facilitated by the support of the blade member 34 as a normal electric projectile. This state is a so-called “electric support”, and it becomes easy to store a reserved ball of a special symbol game, which will be described later, and it is possible to suppress the loss of the game ball by winning the second start opening 33. Specifically, the short-time gaming state is a state in which the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery is relatively high (time-short gaming state 1), a state in which the variation time of the special symbol or the normal symbol is relatively short (short-time gaming state 2). ), Which means at least one of the states in which the opening time of the blade member 34 as a normal electric accessory is relatively long (time-short game state 3). For example, the short-time gaming state includes a state in which the short-time gaming state 1, the short-time gaming state 2, and the short-time gaming state 3 proceed simultaneously with any combination. In such a short time gaming state, the possibility of shifting to the big hit gaming state is improved.

  In the big hit gaming state, after the big hit gaming state having succeeded in winning the V prize in the specific area 38A, the game is surely shifted to the probable change / short time gaming state and is not changed to the non-probable change / non-time short gaming state. On the other hand, if the big hit gaming state is terminated without succeeding in the V winning in the specific area 38A (also referred to as a non-V winning), the non-probability changing gaming state and the short-time gaming state after the big winning gaming state is finished. Transition to the gaming state.

  Further, in the present embodiment, after the jackpot gaming state ends, for example, in the probability change / short-time gaming state, 190 special symbol lotteries (190 special symbol variation display or stop display) are performed. It shifts to the probabilistic and non-time-saving gaming state. In addition, after the end of the big hit gaming state, for example, 100 times or 4 times of special symbol lottery (100 times or 4 times of special symbol variation display or stop display) was performed in the non-probability change and short-time gaming state , It is designed to shift to a non-probabilistic and non-time-saving gaming state. It should be noted that the probabilistic / short-time gaming state may be maintained until the next jackpot gaming state is entered after the jackpot gaming state ends. In the following description, the probability variation gaming state that ends by performing a predetermined number of special symbol lotteries as in the present embodiment is also referred to as an ST (Specia1 Time) gaming state.

  The upper movable effect member 42A and the lower movable effect member 42B are in a state of being retracted behind the game board 1 when not in operation, and appear in front of the display area 13A of the liquid crystal display device 13 when performing a predetermined effect. Is arranged. The upper movable effect member 42A appears in front of the center of the display area 13A when a predetermined effect is performed, and performs a rotating operation and light emission. The lower movable effect member 42B appears in front of the lower portion of the display area 13A and emits light when a predetermined effect is performed.

  The cover member 43 is provided to form the second big prize opening 37 and is attached below the first big prize opening 36. The cover member 43 forms a second big prize opening 37 by opening a part of its upper end surface. In a state where the cover member 43 is attached to the game board 1, the displacement member 39 is located in the opening corresponding to the second big prize opening 37. Further, a guide piece 43 a for guiding the game ball toward the second big prize opening 37 is provided at the front edge of the upper end surface of the cover member 43. Inside the cover member 43, a ball passage is formed from the opening corresponding to the second big prize opening 37 to the specific area 38A and the non-specific area 38B through the second big prize opening count switch 370. Such a cover member 43 is disposed so as to cover the second grand prize opening count switch 370, the specific area switch 380A, and the non-specific area switch 380B.

  The LED unit 5 notifies the player of each gaming state and the lottery result. As shown in FIG. 6, the normal symbol display unit 51, the normal symbol hold display unit 52, the first special symbol display unit 53, the first 2 has a special symbol display unit 54, a first special symbol hold display unit 55, a second special symbol hold display unit 56, and a round display unit 59. Although not shown in particular, the lamp / LED 27 (see FIG. 7) arranged on the game board 1 or the like includes one corresponding to the character appearance notification lamp, and the game in which the transition to the big hit gaming state is confirmed. It is turned on (or flashes) when a character image or the like appears in a part of the state when the special symbol changes in the state, or in the display area 13A of the liquid crystal display device 13 during the big hit gaming state.

  The normal symbol display unit 51 determines whether or not to open the second starting port 33 by driving the blade member 34 as a normal electric accessory when the game ball wins the passing gate 35. The lottery result for “game” is displayed. The normal symbol display unit 51 includes one LED lamp 511. The LED lamp 511 can be turned on in red and blue, for example. In the normal symbol game, the LED lamp 511 is lit in red when winning, while it is lit in blue when lost in the normal symbol game. When the lighting mode of the LED lamp 511 in the normal symbol display unit 51 is, for example, a red lighting mode, the blade member 34 is driven to open and close in a predetermined pattern, and the winning of the game ball to the second starting port 33 is allowed. In addition, other lighting modes may be used as the lighting mode according to the winning and losing of the normal symbol game, for example, the lighting state or the blinking state in the case of winning, and the lighting state in the case of losing. It may be.

  In the normal symbol hold display unit 52, a new game ball wins the passing gate 35 while the normal symbol display unit 51 is performing a variable display by turning on or off the four LED lamps 521, 522, 523, and 524. In this case, the number of times that the normal symbol variation display that has been put on hold for performing the variation display by the normal symbol display unit 51 from the next time onward is displayed. The four LED lamps 521, 522, 523, and 524 are positioned on the left side of the normal symbol display unit 51, and are arranged side by side with the LED lamps 511. In the hold display by the LED lamps 521, 522, 523, and 524, for example, when the hold number is “1”, the LED lamp 521 is turned on and the LED lamps 522, 523, and 524 are turned off. When the number of holdings is “2”, the LED lamps 521 and 522 are turned on and the LED lamps 523 and 524 are turned off. When the number of holds is “3”, the LED lamps 521, 522, and 523 are turned on, and the LED lamp 524 is turned off. When the number of holds is “4”, all of the LED lamps 521, 522, 523, and 524 are lit.

  The first special symbol display unit 53 and the second special symbol display unit 54 indicate the result of the winning lottery for the “special symbol game” and include, for example, a 7-segment LED. The first special symbol display unit 53 performs variable display of a symbol serving as identification information (hereinafter referred to as “first special symbol”) in response to the winning of a game ball at the first starting port 32, and the first The winning lottery result based on the winning at the start port 32 is stopped and displayed as a stop symbol related to the first special symbol. The second special symbol display unit 54 performs variable display of a symbol serving as identification information (hereinafter referred to as “second special symbol”) in response to the winning of a game ball at the second starting port 33, and the second The winning lottery result based on the winning at the start port 33 is stopped and displayed as a stop symbol related to the second special symbol.

  The variation display of the symbols by the first special symbol display unit 53 and the second special symbol display unit 54 is performed, for example, by using a 7-segment LED and the like, and each segment individually turning on and off. The result of the winning lottery is displayed by a segment pattern (symbol) formed by turning on / off each segment of the first special symbol display unit 53 and the second special symbol display unit 54. At this time, the plurality of winning symbols displayed with the first special symbol and the plurality of winning symbols displayed with the second special symbol are different from each other. The winning symbol of the first special symbol is a symbol that triggers the transition to the big hit gaming state, such as “probability variation 1”, “probability variation 2” indicating that the transition to the probability variation gaming state can be made after the jackpot gaming state ends. There are a nominal jackpot symbol and a nominal jackpot symbol such as “time-short 1” and “time-short-2” indicating that the jackpot game state is indeterminate and shifts to the short-time game state (see FIG. 10). The winning symbol of the second special symbol is a symbol that triggers the transition to the jackpot gaming state, such as “probability variation 1” to “probability variation 10” indicating that the transition to the probability variation gaming state can be made after the jackpot gaming state ends. There is a nominal big hit symbol and a nominal small hit symbol such as “small hit” that triggers the transition to the so-called small hit gaming state (see FIG. 10). In other words, the winning symbol of the first special symbol does not have a small winning symbol that triggers the transition to the small hit gaming state, and the winning symbol of the second special symbol must shift to the short-time gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state. There is no jackpot symbol to show. The first special symbol display unit 53 and the second special symbol display unit 54 are not limited to 7-segment LEDs or the like, and may be, for example, a combination of lighting and extinguishing of two or more LED lamps.

  The first special symbol hold display unit 55 includes four LED lamps 551, 552, 553, and 554. When the LED lamps 551, 552, 553, and 554 are turned on or off, the first special symbol display unit 53 is displayed. Alternatively, when the second special symbol display unit 54 displays a variation of the symbol for the special symbol game, when a new game ball is won at the first starting port 32, the first special symbol for the next special symbol game is displayed. The number of times the variable display of the first special symbol display unit 53 held on the screen can be executed (the number of hold) is displayed. The second special symbol hold display unit 56 includes four LED lamps 561, 562, 563, and 564. When the LED lamps 561, 562, 563, and 564 are turned on or off, the first special symbol display unit 53 is displayed. Or, when the second special symbol display unit 54 displays a variation of the symbol for the special symbol game, when a new game ball is won at the second starting port 33, it is reserved for the symbol variation display for the special symbol game after the next time. In addition, the number of times the variable display of the second special symbol display unit 54 can be executed (the number of suspensions) is displayed. Each of the 1st special symbol reservation display part 55 and the 2nd special symbol reservation display part 56 is arranged side by side up and down, and is located above the normal symbol reservation display part 52. The display mode of the number of holds in the first special symbol hold display unit 55 and the second special symbol hold display unit 56 is the same as the display mode of the hold number by the normal symbol hold display unit 52.

  The first special symbol hold display unit 55 and the second special symbol hold display unit 56 are moved to the first start port 32 when the first special symbol display unit 53 or the second special symbol display unit 54 is variably displayed. A game ball is detected by the first start port switch 320 (see FIG. 7) provided in the ball passage leading to the second start port switch 330 (see FIG. 7) provided in the ball passage leading to the second start port 33. If it is, the execution (start) of the variable display of the first special symbol display unit 53 or the second special symbol display unit 54 is suspended. When the symbol that has been variably displayed in the first special symbol display unit 53 or the second special symbol display unit 54 is stopped and displayed, in the first special symbol display unit 53 or the second special symbol display unit 54 that has been suspended The symbol variation display is started.

  Here, an upper limit is set for the number of times the execution of the variable display of the first special symbol display unit 53 and the second special symbol display unit 54 is suspended, and in the present embodiment, the first start port 32 and the second special symbol display unit 54. 2 The number of variable display suspensions of the first special symbol display unit 53 and the second special symbol display unit 54 due to the winning of a game ball at the start port 33 is four at the maximum. When the first special symbol game for the first special symbol display unit 53 is held four times, the information of the first special symbol game corresponding to the changing first special symbol display unit 53 is the main RAM 63 (FIG. 7) is stored in the first special symbol start memory area (0) as the start memory (start memory information), and the information of the four first special symbol games that are held is stored in the first special symbol start memory area ( 1) to the first special symbol start storage area (4), which is stored as the start storage. Similarly, when the second special symbol game is held four times, the information of the second special symbol game corresponding to the changing second special symbol is stored in the second special symbol start storage area ( 0) is stored as the start memory, and the information of the second special symbol game for the four times held is stored as the start memory in the second special symbol start storage area (1) to the second special symbol start storage area (4). Remembered. Accordingly, the total number of winning holds in both the first special symbol display unit 53 and the second special symbol display unit 54, that is, the first start port 32 and the second start port 33 is eight in total.

  In addition to the first special symbol hold display unit 55 and the second special symbol hold display unit 56, or in addition to the first special symbol hold display unit 55 and the second special symbol hold display unit 56, in the liquid crystal display device 13 The winning suspension to the first starting port 32 and the winning suspension to the second starting port 33 may be displayed.

  The round display section 59 is lit while the winning symbol is stopped, and indicates the number of rounds as the number of round games to be described later when the big hit gaming state is executed. The round display unit 59 includes three LED lamps 591, 592, 593, and indicates the number of rounds when the big hit gaming state is executed by turning on or off these LED lamps 591, 592, 593. In the present embodiment, for example, when the number of rounds is 16 rounds (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “16R”), the LED lamp 591 is turned on and the LED lamps 592 and 593 are turned off. When the number of rounds is 12 (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as “12R”), the LED lamp 592 is turned on and the LED lamps 591 and 593 are turned off. When the number of rounds is 11 (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as “11R”), the LED lamp 593 is turned on and the LED lamps 591 and 592 are turned off. Note that the number of rounds (number of times) may mean the total number of times a round game (round game) is executed, or may indicate the number of orders indicating the order in which round games are executed sequentially. Regarding the number of rounds, when the former is meant, for example, “16th round” or “16R”, “12th round”, “12R”, etc., and when the latter is meant, for example, “16th round”, “12th round” And so on. In the following description, “round game” may be simply referred to as “round”.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the liquid crystal display device 13 is arranged behind the game board 1, and a display area 13A is arranged at the approximate center so that the player can see it. In addition to the result of winning lottery based on winning of game balls to the mouth 32 and the second starting port 33, various images relating to the game, for example, an identification pattern for performance, an effect image in the normal game state, an effect in the big hit game state An image, a demonstration image for demonstration display, and the like are displayed. That is, the liquid crystal display device 13 displays the variation of the identification information on condition that the game ball has won the first start port 32 or the second start port 33. In the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment, the liquid crystal display device 13 constitutes a display means. In addition, the liquid crystal display device 13, the speakers 10a, 10b, and 10c, and the lamp / LED 27 are used as notification means.

[Electric configuration of gaming machine]
Next, the control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 7, “switch” is abbreviated as “SW”, and “solenoid” is abbreviated as “SOL”.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the pachinko gaming machine includes a main control circuit 60 as a main control means for controlling a game and a sub control circuit 70 as a sub control means for controlling an effect according to the progress of the game. Have.

  The main control circuit 60 includes a main CPU 61, a main ROM 62 which is a read-only memory, a main RAM 63 which is a readable / writable memory, an initial reset circuit 64, an I / O port 65, a command output port 66 as command transmission means, and a reset clock pulse. A generation circuit 67 and a game information output circuit 68 are provided. The main control circuit 60 is connected to various devices (devices, switches, etc.) including the LED unit 5.

  The main CPU 61 is connected to the main ROM 62 and the main RAM 63, and has a function of executing various processes according to programs stored in the main ROM 62.

  The main control circuit 60 is connected to a first start port switch 320 disposed behind the first start port 32. When a game ball is detected by the first start port switch 320, a winning lottery is performed.

  The main control circuit 60 is connected to a second start port switch 330 disposed behind the second start port 33. When a game ball is detected by the second start port switch 330, a winning lottery is performed.

  The first start port switch 320 and the second start port switch 330 receive a predetermined detection signal as a winning when it is detected that a game ball has entered the first start port 32 and the second start port 33. This is supplied to the main control circuit 60.

  The main control circuit 60 is connected with a pass gate switch 350 disposed behind the pass gate 35. When a game ball is detected by the pass gate switch 350, a normal symbol lottery is performed on the assumption that the game ball has won the pass gate 35. The result of the normal symbol lottery is displayed on the normal symbol display unit 51. When a specific symbol is stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display unit 51, an effect image for allowing the player to grasp that the result of the normal symbol lottery is winning is displayed in the display area 13A of the liquid crystal display device 13. You may make it do.

  The passing gate switch 350 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 as a winning when it is detected that the game ball has passed through the passing gate 35. Thereby, the pass gate switch 350 gives an opportunity to open the second start port 33.

  The main control circuit 60 is connected to a general winning port left switch 400A and a general winning port right switch 400B disposed behind the general winning port 40 located on the left and right sides of the game board 1. When a game ball is detected by the general winning opening left switch 400A and the general winning opening right switch 400B, a predetermined number of winning balls are played by the payout device 83.

  The main control circuit 60 is connected to a first grand prize winning port count switch 360 disposed in the back of the first big prize winning port 36. The first grand prize opening count switch 360 is for counting the number of winning game balls to the first big prize opening 36. When a winning of a game ball is detected by the first big winning port count switch 360, the payout device 83 uses the preset number of game balls as a winning ball through the payout port 20 or the supply port 21 or the lower plate 17 or lower Dispensing to the plate 18.

  Connected to the main control circuit 60 is a second grand prize winning count switch 370 disposed behind the second big prize winning opening 37. The second grand prize opening count switch 370 is for counting the number of winning game balls to the second big prize opening 37. When a winning of a game ball is detected by the second big winning port count switch 370, the payout device 83 uses the preset number of game balls as a winning ball through the payout port 20 or the supply port 21, and the upper plate 17 Alternatively, payout to the lower plate 18 is performed.

  The first grand prize port count switch 360 and the second grand prize port count switch 370 mainly control predetermined detection signals when a game ball passes through the first grand prize port 36 and the second grand prize port 37. Supply to circuit 60.

  The main control circuit 60 is connected to a specific area switch 380A and a non-specific area switch 380B arranged in the specific area 38A and the non-specific area 38B. The specific area switch 380A supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60, assuming that V is won when it is detected that the game ball has passed through the specific area 38A in the big hit gaming state. The non-specific area switch 380B supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60, assuming that a non-V winning is made when it is detected that the game ball has passed through the non-specific area 38B in the big hit gaming state.

  The main control circuit 60 includes a first big prize opening solenoid 360A that drives a first big prize opening shutter 36A that opens and closes the first big prize opening 36, and a second big prize opening shutter 37A that opens and closes the second big prize opening 37. Is controlled exclusively with the second big prize opening solenoid 370A. As a result, the first grand prize opening shutter 36A is in an open state (first mode) in which a game ball can be easily won in the first big prize opening 36, and in a closed state in which a game ball cannot be won or difficult (first stage). In the situation where the first grand prize winning port 36 is at least in a closed state, the second big prize winning port shutter 37 </ b> A receives the winning of the game ball to the second big prize winning port 37. It is driven so as to fluctuate between a possible open state and a closed state where winning of a game ball is impossible or difficult. The opening of the first big prize opening 36 and the second big prize opening 37 by the first big prize opening shutter 36A and the second big prize opening shutter 37A is performed by the first special symbol display unit 53 or the second special symbol display. This is performed when the special symbol becomes a specific stop display mode in the unit 54 and is shifted to the big hit gaming state.

  The main control circuit 60 controls a blade member solenoid 340 that opens and closes the blade member 34. As a result, when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed in the normal symbol display unit 51 in the predetermined light emission mode, the blade member 34 is opened for a predetermined time and a predetermined number of times, and the game ball enters the second start port 33. It becomes easy.

  For example, in the normal symbol game of this embodiment, the probability of hitting the normal symbol in a gaming state that is not the short-time gaming state (“non-probability change / non-short-time gaming state” in this embodiment) is 1/256, and the blade member 34 Will never be released. On the other hand, the normal symbol hit probability in the high probability state (time-short game state) is, for example, 255/256, and when this is won, the blade member 34 is opened three times for 1.3 seconds, for example. Further, the number of normal symbols that become a winning symbol in the normal symbol game is one, and the winning count number that is the upper limit when the second start port 33 is opened is 10 counts (10).

  The main control circuit 60 controls the displacement member solenoid 390 that operates to open and close the displacement member 39 in the specific area 38A. As a result, when the round game, which will be described later, is being executed in the big hit gaming state, the displacement member 39 is opened a predetermined number of times for a predetermined time, and the game ball easily passes through the specific area 38A. On the other hand, when the displacement member 39 is in the closed state even in the big hit game state, the game ball cannot pass through the specific area 38A or difficult, and the game ball easily passes through the non-specific area 38B.

  The first special symbol hold display unit 55 displays the first special symbol display unit 53 or the second special symbol display unit 54 when the game ball is detected by the first start port 320 when the first special symbol display unit 53 or the second special symbol display unit 54 is variably displayed. The first one based on the winning of a game ball at the first start port 32 until the first special symbol or the second special symbol being displayed in a variable manner is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 53 or the second special symbol display unit 54 The number of the special symbol variable display execution (start) is suspended, that is, the number of suspensions related to the first special symbol is displayed. When the first special symbol or the second special symbol that has been variably displayed is stopped and displayed, the variability display of the first special symbol that has been reserved as the number of the reserved symbols relating to the first special symbol is started.

  When the first special symbol display unit 53 or the second special symbol display unit 54 variably displays the second special symbol hold display unit 56, when the game ball is detected by the second start opening switch 330, the second special symbol hold display unit 56 The second based on the winning of a game ball at the second start port 33 until the first special symbol or the second special symbol being displayed in a variable manner is stopped and displayed in the first special symbol display unit 53 or the second special symbol display unit 54. The number of suspension (execution) of the special symbol variation display (ie, the number of suspensions related to the second special symbol) is displayed. When the first special symbol or the second special symbol that has been variably displayed is stopped and displayed, the variability display of the second special symbol that has been suspended as the number of the reserved symbols related to the second special symbol is started.

  Here, in the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment, the priority order of the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is set so that the second special symbol has priority over the first special symbol. However, according to the winning order to the first start port 32 and the second start port 33, the corresponding first special symbol and second special symbol may be variably displayed in the order of winning.

  In addition, as described above, the upper limit is set for the number of suspensions in which the execution of the special symbol variable display is suspended. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 61 places the first start port 32 and the second start port 33 in the upper limit. When the game ball is won and the game ball is detected by the first start port switch 320 and the second start port switch 330, the maximum number of the variable display hold numbers of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is 4 each. (That is, up to 4 detection times), and the fifth and subsequent numbers are not stored as the number of holdings. At this time, when the number of holdings decreases due to the end of the variable symbol display, the number of holdings is again added up to four.

  When the number of first special symbol games held in the first special symbol display unit 53 is held, for example, up to four, the information on the special symbol game corresponding to the changing first special symbol display unit 53 is stored in the main RAM 63. One special symbol start storage area (0) is stored as a start storage, and thereafter, information on special symbol games corresponding to four holding numbers is stored in the first special symbol start storage areas (1) to (4) of the main RAM 63. Sequentially stored as starting memory.

  Similarly, in the case of the second special symbol game in the second special symbol display unit 54, when the number of the second special symbol game held is, for example, up to four, the second special symbol game corresponding to the changing second special symbol display unit 54 is displayed. The information of the 2 special symbol game is stored as the start memory in the second special symbol start storage area (0) of the main RAM 63, and the information of the second special symbol game corresponding to the number of holdings is 4 in the main RAM 63. 2 are sequentially stored as starting memories in the special symbol starting storage areas (1) to (4).

  Therefore, the total number of game balls held in the special symbol game associated with winning in the first start port 32 and the second start port 33 is 8 in total, and the first special symbol hold display section 54 and the second special symbol are displayed. The number of hold displays by the LEDs 551 to 554 and the LEDs 561 to 564 of the hold display section 55 is also four.

  In the open state of the first big prize opening 36 by the first big prize opening shutter 36A, the count value (the number of winning game balls) by the first big prize opening count switch 360 becomes a predetermined number (for example, ten winning numbers). Or, it is maintained until one of the conditions such as a predetermined later-described opening time elapses is satisfied. When the number of winning game balls reaches a predetermined number, or when the opening time of the first big prize opening shutter 36A has elapsed, the first big prize opening shutter 36A is driven to close the first big prize opening 36. Is done.

  Similarly, in the opened state of the second big prize opening 37 by the second big prize opening shutter 37A, the count value (the number of winning game balls) by the second big prize opening count switch 370 is a predetermined number (for example, ten winning numbers). Or until a later-described opening time specified in advance is satisfied. When the number of winning game balls reaches a predetermined number, or when the opening time of the second big prize opening shutter 37A has elapsed, the second big prize opening shutter 37A is driven to close the second big prize opening 37. Is done.

  In the big hit gaming state, the open state and the closed state of the first big winning port 36 and the second big winning port 37 are repeated based on a preset big winning opening / closing pattern (hit opening / closing pattern) described later. In the big hit gaming state, each of the first big prize opening 36 and the second big prize opening 37 is opened and closed for a predetermined number of times including a plurality of times based on a big prize opening opening / closing pattern (hit opening / closing pattern) described later. The game is called “round game (round game)”. A round game (round game) may be simply called a round. After the first grand prize port 36 or the second grand prize port 37 is closed by one round game, the first grand prize port 36 or the second grand prize port 37 is opened as the next round game. These states are also referred to as “inter-round game”, “inter-round interval”, or simply “interval”. In one round game, each of the first big prize opening 36 and the second big prize opening 37 may be opened and closed several times. In one round game, the opening / closing states of the first grand prize opening 36 and the second big prize opening 37 are exclusively controlled. That is, in one round game, while one big prize opening is repeatedly opened a predetermined number of times, the other big prize opening is continuously closed.

  The pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment is provided with a so-called small hit game state as a game state having a property different from that of the big hit game state. Unlike the big hit gaming state, the small hit gaming state is not defined by the concept of a round game. In the small hit gaming state of the present embodiment, the second big winning opening 37 is prescribed to be repeatedly opened a predetermined number of times. ing. Of course, in the small hit gaming state, an arbitrary or specific big winning opening may be controlled to be repeatedly opened once or a plurality of times. This small hit game state is a game state that shifts when a small hit is made by special symbol lottery. The game state basically does not change before and after the transition to the small hit gaming state. For example, in the non-probability changing gaming state, when the small hit win is made and the game state is shifted to the small hit gaming state, the gaming state after the end of the small hit gaming state remains the non-probability changing gaming state before the transition to the small hit gaming state. Therefore, there is no transition to the probable gaming state. Similarly, when a small hit win is made in the probability variation gaming state and a transition is made to the small hit gaming state, the gaming state after the end of the small hit gaming state is the small hit gaming state as long as the number of games in the probability variation gaming state remains. It remains in the probability change gaming state before the transition to, and does not shift to the non-probability variation gaming state.

  A round game is counted as the number of rounds (number of times) such as 1 round and 2 rounds. For example, the first round game may be referred to as a first round, and the second round game may be referred to as a second round. In the following description (including the drawings to be referred to in connection with the description), with respect to “round” with numbers such as 1 round or 1st round, for example, 1R, 2R, 4R, 16R, etc., simply “R In a single round game, before the first grand prize opening 36 or the second big prize opening 37 is opened a predetermined number of times, the maximum number of winnings per round is reached. When it has been reached, the first grand prize port 36 and the second grand prize port 37 are closed, and the first grand prize port 36 and the second grand prize port 37 are not opened for the remaining number of times of opening. The round game is ended.

  In a specific round game in which the second big prize opening 37 is opened in the big hit gaming state, the displacement member 39 is controlled based on a preset operation pattern (displacement member operation pattern) described later. Thus, the specific area 38A is in an open state and a closed state in a specific round game in the big hit game state. In other words, in a specific round game, the game ball may pass through the specific area 38A and become a V prize, while in a round game other than the specific round game, the game ball is temporarily won in the second big prize opening 37. Even if it does, it will be in the state where a game ball cannot pass through the specific area 38A, or is difficult. That is, the types of jackpot gaming states include a jackpot gaming state that includes a specific round game and a jackpot gaming state that does not include a specific round game.

  In the display area 13 </ b> A of the liquid crystal display device 13, an effect image related to the special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display unit 53 and the second special symbol display unit 54 is displayed. For example, the display area 13 </ b> A of the liquid crystal display device 13 is made up of numbers, except for specific cases, during the variable display of the special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display unit 53 and the second special symbol display unit 54. Symbols (decorative symbols), for example, numbers such as “0”, “1”, “2”.

  On the other hand, when the special symbols that have been variably displayed in the first special symbol display unit 53 and the second special symbol display unit 54 are stopped and displayed, the decorative symbols are also stopped and displayed in the display area 13 </ b> A of the liquid crystal display device 13.

  Further, in the first special symbol display unit 53 and the second special symbol display unit 54, when the special symbol that has been changed or stopped is in a specific stop display mode, the player is made to know that it is a “hit”. The effect image is displayed in the display area 13 </ b> A of the liquid crystal display device 13.

  Specifically, in any one of the first special symbol display unit 53 and the second special symbol display unit 54, the special symbol is, for example, in a specific display mode corresponding to “big hit” that can be obtained by many balls. When the display is stopped, the combination of the decorative patterns for presentation displayed in the display area 13A of the liquid crystal display device 13 has a specific display mode (for example, a state where all the same symbols are arranged in each of a plurality of symbol rows) And the effect image for the big hit is displayed in the display area 13A of the liquid crystal display device 13.

  The main CPU 61 of the main control circuit 60 has a special game (big hit) advantageous to the player when the game ball passes through predetermined areas (the first start port 32 and the second start port 33) in the game area 1p. A lottery means capable of lottering whether or not to execute (game state) is realized.

  A specific example of control of the main CPU 61 will be described later.

  The main ROM 62 stores programs for causing the main CPU 61 to execute various processes to be described later, and various tables.

  The main RAM 63 has a function of storing various data (flags, counters, timers, variable values, etc.) as a temporary storage area of the main CPU 61. As the temporary storage area of the main CPU 61, other readable / writable storage media can be used instead of the main RAM 63.

  The initial reset circuit 64 generates a reset signal when the power is turned on, and is connected to the main CPU 61.

  The I / O port 65 transmits input signals from various devices to the main CPU 61 and output signals from the main CPU 61 to various devices.

  The command output port 66 transmits various commands from the main CPU 61 to the sub-control circuit 70.

  The reset clock pulse generation circuit 67 generates a clock pulse for executing a system timer interrupt process (see FIG. 37) described later at a predetermined cycle (for example, 2 msec).

  The game information output circuit 68 is for outputting various types of information to the hall computer 100 and the external information display device 101 that are externally connected.

  Various devices connected to the main control circuit 60 include a first big prize opening solenoid 360A, a second big prize opening solenoid 370A, a blade member solenoid 340, a displacement member solenoid 390, and an external terminal board 80.

  The external terminal board 80 is referred to as an outer end plate for short, and includes an external information display device 101 (not shown) having a function of calling a hall attendant and a function of displaying the number of jackpots, or a plurality of pachinko gaming machines installed in the hall. This is for data communication with an external device such as the hall computer 100 to be managed.

  The various switches connected to the main control circuit 60 include a first start port switch 320, a second start port switch 330, a pass gate switch 350, a first big prize port count switch 360, and a second big prize port count switch 370. Specific area switch 380A, non-specific area switch 380B, general winning opening left switch 400A, general winning opening right switch 400B, backup clear switch 81, and vibration detection sensor 86 are included.

  The backup clear switch 81 clears backup data of the main control circuit 60 and a payout / launch control circuit 82, which will be described later, in response to an operation of the hall manager.

  The vibration detection sensor 86 detects a vibration associated with an illegal operation or the like, and outputs a vibration detection signal indicating that to the main CPU 61. Note that a radio wave sensor that detects illegal electromagnetic waves, a proximity sensor that detects intrusion of foreign matter into the gaming machine main body, a touch sensor, or the like may be applied as means for detecting illegal operations. Moreover, you may apply the opening / closing switch which detects opening / closing of a glass door as a means to detect unauthorized operation | movement.

  The main control circuit 60 is connected to the launching device 26, the payout device 83, and the card unit 84 via the payout / launch control circuit 82.

  The main control circuit 60 transmits a prize ball control command to the payout / firing control circuit 82. The payout / launch control circuit 82 mainly controls the launch device 26 and the payout device 83, and is connected to the launch device 26, the payout device 83, and the card unit 84. In the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment, the payout / launch control circuit 82 and the payout device 83 realize a game value giving means.

  The card unit 84 is connected to a ball lending operation panel 85 that outputs a signal for requesting lending of game balls in accordance with a player's operation, and signals can be transmitted to and received from the ball lending operation panel 85. .

  The payout / launch control circuit 82 receives a prize ball control command supplied from the main control circuit 60 and a lending ball control signal supplied from the card unit 84, and transmits a predetermined signal to the payout device 83. This causes the payout device 83 to pay out the game ball. For example, the payout device 83 pays out three game balls as the number of winning balls per winning prize to the first starting opening 32 or the second starting opening 33, and the general winning opening 40, the first big winning opening 36, or the second Ten game balls are paid out as the number of winning balls per winning prize in the big winning opening 37.

  The payout / firing control circuit 82 is a firing solenoid (not shown) according to the amount of rotation when the shooting handle 26b of the shooting device 26 is gripped by the player and rotated in the clockwise direction. Is supplied with electric power, and the game ball is controlled to be launched toward the game area 1p.

  The main CPU 61 interrupts the main process and executes a system timer interrupt process (see FIG. 37) as an interrupt process even during execution of the main process described later. The system timer interrupt process is executed in response to an interrupt condition that occurs every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms).

  The sub control circuit 70 is connected to the main control circuit 60 and is configured to receive various commands from the main control circuit 60.

  The sub control circuit 70 performs various controls in accordance with various commands supplied from the main control circuit 60, and includes a sub CPU 71, a program ROM 72, a work RAM 73, a command input port 74, a real time clock (hereinafter referred to as “ RTC: Real-Time Clock ”) 75, a display control circuit 76, an audio control circuit 77, a lamp control circuit 78, and a movable effect device control circuit 79. The liquid crystal display device 13 is connected to the display control circuit 76. Speakers 10a, 10b, and 10c are connected to the audio control circuit 77. A lamp / LED 27 is connected to the lamp control circuit 78. The movable effect device control circuit 79 is connected to the movable effect device 42 including a motor and a mechanism for driving the upper movable effect member 42A and the lower movable effect member 42B.

  The sub-control circuit 70 is connected to a push-down button switch 90A provided on the push-down button 9A and a jog dial switch 90B provided on the jog dial 9B. The push operation button switch 90A detects the operation of the push operation button 9A, and the jog dial switch 90B identifies the rotation direction and rotation angle of the jog dial 9B. The sub-control circuit 70 is supplied with a pressing operation signal from the pressing operation button switch 90A and is supplied with a rotation operation signal from the jog dial switch 90B.

  The sub CPU 71 has a function of executing various processes in accordance with programs stored in the program ROM 72. The liquid crystal display device 13 functions as a display unit. In particular, the sub CPU 71 controls the entire sub control circuit 70 in accordance with various commands supplied from the main control circuit 60.

  The program ROM 72 stores programs for the sub CPU 71 to mainly control various effects and various tables.

  The work RAM 73 stores various data (flags, counters, timers, variable values, etc.) as a temporary storage area of the sub CPU 71.

  The command input port 74 receives various commands transmitted from the main CPU 61 of the main control circuit 60 and transmits them to the sub CPU 71.

  The RTC 75 inputs a date signal indicating the current date and a time signal indicating the current time to the sub CPU 71. The RTC 75 normally operates from the power source from the gaming machine body when power is supplied to the gaming machine body, and the backup power source mounted on the power supply board (not shown) when the power source of the gaming machine body is turned off. Operates with power supplied from Thus, the RTC 75 can measure the current date and time even when the gaming machine main body is turned off. The RTC circuit may be operated by a battery provided on the sub control circuit. As an alternative to the RTC circuit, a counter provided in a work RAM having a function as a backup RAM may be used as a means for measuring time by counting up every predetermined time (for example, every 2 ms).

  The display control circuit 76 is for performing display control in the liquid crystal display device 13 in accordance with data supplied from the sub CPU 71. For example, the display control circuit 76 generates an image data processor (VDP) and various image data. The image data ROM is configured to store data, a frame buffer that temporarily stores image data, and a D / A converter that converts image data as an image signal. The configuration of the display control circuit 76 is merely an example, and the present invention is not limited to this.

  In response to an image display command supplied from the sub CPU 71, the display control circuit 76 temporarily stores image data to be displayed in the display area 13A of the liquid crystal display device 13 in the frame buffer. Examples of the image data include decorative design image data, background image data, various effect image data, various fraud notification image data, and the like.

  The display control circuit 76 supplies the image data stored in the frame buffer to a D / A converter (not shown) at a predetermined timing. The D / A converter converts the image data as an image signal and supplies the image signal to the liquid crystal display device 13 at a predetermined timing. In the display area 13A of the liquid crystal display device 13, an image is displayed based on the image signal from the D / A converter.

  The sound control circuit 77 is for performing control related to sound generated from the speakers 10a, 10b, and 10c. For example, a sound source IC that performs control related to sound, a sound data ROM that stores various sound data, a sound signal, and the like. An amplifier (AMP) for amplifying the signal is included. The configuration of the voice control circuit 77 is merely an example, and is not limited to this.

  The sound source IC controls the sound generated from the speakers 10a, 10b, and 10c. In response to the sound generation command supplied from the sub CPU 71, the sound source IC is used to select one of a plurality of sound data stored in the sound data ROM. Audio data can be selected.

  The sound source IC reads the selected sound data from the sound data ROM, converts the sound data into a predetermined sound signal, and supplies the sound signal to the amplifier. This amplifier amplifies the sound signal and generates sound from the speakers 10a, 10b, 10c.

  The lamp control circuit 78 is for controlling the lamp / LED 27 including a decoration lamp and the like, and includes a drive circuit for supplying a lamp control signal, a decoration data ROM in which a plurality of types of lamp decoration patterns are stored, and the like. It is composed of The configuration of the lamp control circuit 78 is merely an example, and the present invention is not limited to this.

  For example, in the big hit gaming state, the movable effect device control circuit 79 operates (oscillates) the upper movable effect member 42A and the lower movable effect member 42B by operating the push-down operation button 9A during the effective period of the operation on the operation unit 9. Etc.) may be controlled.

[Game state and production mode of gaming machine]
Next, the gaming state and effect mode of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. Basically, the gaming state is controlled by the main CPU 61, and the production mode is controlled by the sub CPU 71. However, these are not specifically distinguished, and are controlled by one CPU. May be.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment has a normal gaming state (non-probability / non-short game state), a probabilistic / time-short gaming state, a non-probability / time-short gaming state, a big hit gaming state, And the small hit gaming state can be executed. The normal gaming state is a gaming state that is uncertain and non-time-saving. The non-probability / short-time game state is continued when the so-called short-time number is continued to a relatively small number of times (for example, a short-time number of 4 times) or to a relatively high number of short-time times (for example, a short-time number of 100 times) There are cases. The probability variation / short time gaming state is a gaming state in which both the so-called probability variation number and the short time number of times continue, for example, up to 190 times. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment includes a super big bonus, a challenge bonus, an extra bonus, and a V challenge as production modes corresponding to the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state. In the present embodiment, the probability variation / non-time saving gaming state is not executed, but the probability variation / non-time saving gaming state may be executable.

  The normal gaming state is executed, for example, when the power is turned on, and is continued until the result of the big win is obtained as a result of the special symbol lottery. In the normal gaming state, for example, when the winning symbol “1-1” or “2-1” is stopped and displayed as a special symbol, it becomes a big hit gaming state corresponding to 16R big hit, and the first big prize opening 36 and the second big prize are obtained. The hit opening / closing pattern 1 is selected as a winning opening opening / closing pattern for opening / closing the mouth 37 (see FIG. 10). Further, in the big hit gaming state corresponding to the winning symbols “1-1” and “2-1”, “Super Big Bonus” is executed as the corresponding effect mode. On the other hand, in the normal gaming state, for example, when any of the winning symbols “1-2” to “1-4” is stopped and displayed as a special symbol, the big winning gaming state corresponding to the 12R big hit becomes the first big winning opening 36. And the hit opening / closing pattern 2 or 3 is selected as the big winning opening / closing pattern for opening / closing the second big winning opening 37 (see FIG. 10). Further, in the big hit gaming state corresponding to the winning symbols “1-2” to “1-4”, “challenge bonus” is executed as the corresponding effect mode.

  The non-probability / short-time gaming state is executed after the jackpot gaming state is ended when a non-V winning is finally achieved in the jackpot gaming state. In FIG. 8, for the sake of convenience, it is shown that a transition from the challenge bonus jackpot game state to the non-probability change / short-time game state is made on the condition of non-V winning, but this is not restrictive. Even in the case of the big hit gaming state, when a non-V prize is finally reached, after the big hit gaming state ends, the game shifts to a non-probable change / short time gaming state. For example, when the winning symbol “1-3” corresponding to “Time Reduction 1” of the first special symbol is stopped and displayed in the normal gaming state, the game is executed after the big winning gaming state corresponding to the winning symbol “1-3” is ended. In the non-probability change / short time gaming state, a relatively large number of 100 times is given as the short time number. As a result, the non-probability change / short-time gaming state corresponding to the winning symbol “1-3” is basically continued until 100 special symbol games are consumed, and when 100 games are consumed, the game state is shifted to the normal gaming state. . On the other hand, when the winning symbol “1-4” corresponding to the “special time 2” of the first special symbol is stopped and displayed in the normal gaming state, the game is executed after the big winning gaming state corresponding to the winning symbol “1-4” is ended. In the non-probability change / short time gaming state, a relatively small number of 4 times is given as the number of short times. As a result, the non-probability change / short-time gaming state corresponding to the winning symbol “1-4” is basically continued until the four special symbol games are consumed, and when the fourth game is consumed, the game state is changed to the normal gaming state. .

  In non-probable / short-time game state, if the winning symbol “1-1” or “2-1” is stopped and displayed as a special symbol before 100 times or four time-saving times are consumed, it corresponds to 16R big hit The hit opening / closing pattern 1 is selected as a big winning opening / closing pattern for opening / closing the first big winning opening 36 and the second big winning opening 37 (see FIG. 10). In the big hit gaming state corresponding to the winning symbols “1-1” and “2-1”, “Super Big Bonus” is executed as the corresponding effect mode. On the other hand, in the non-probability / short-time gaming state, for example, when any of the winning symbols “2-2” to “2-9” is stopped and displayed as a special symbol, the jackpot gaming state corresponding to the 11R or 16R jackpot is entered. Any one of the hit opening / closing patterns 4 to 11 is selected as a large winning opening / closing pattern for opening / closing the first winning prize opening 36 and the second large winning opening 37 (see FIG. 10). Further, in the big hit gaming state corresponding to the winning symbols “2-2” to “2-9”, the “addition bonus” is executed as the corresponding effect mode. In addition, in the non-probability change / short-time game state, for example, when the winning symbol “2-10” or “2-11” is stopped and displayed as a special symbol, the winning game state corresponding to the sudden big hit or the small hit becomes the first big game. The hit opening / closing pattern 12 or 13 is selected as the large winning opening / closing pattern for opening / closing the winning opening 36 and the second large winning opening 37 (see FIG. 10). In the winning game state corresponding to the winning symbols “2-10” and “2-11”, “V challenge” is executed as the corresponding effect mode.

  The probability change / short-time gaming state is executed after the end of the big hit gaming state that finally becomes a V prize. In the probability variation / short time gaming state, for example, 190 times are given as the probability variation number and the time shortening number, and the probability variation / short time gaming state is basically continued until 190 special symbol games are consumed. That is, when 190 times are consumed, the probability change / short time gaming state shifts to the normal gaming state.

  Even in the probability change / short time game state, if the winning symbol “1-1” or “2-1” is stopped and displayed as a special symbol before the 190 times as the probability change number and the time reduction number are digested, it corresponds to 16R big hit The hit opening / closing pattern 1 is selected as a big winning opening / closing pattern for opening / closing the first big winning opening 36 and the second big winning opening 37 (see FIG. 10). In the big hit gaming state corresponding to the winning symbols “1-1” and “2-1”, “Super Big Bonus” is executed as the corresponding effect mode. Further, in the probability change / short-time gaming state, for example, when any of the winning symbols “2-2” to “2-9” is stopped and displayed as a special symbol, the jackpot gaming state corresponding to the 11R or 16R jackpot is set, and the first One of the hit opening / closing patterns 4 to 11 is selected as a big winning opening / closing pattern for opening / closing the big winning opening 36 and the second big winning opening 37 (see FIG. 10). In the big hit gaming state corresponding to the winning symbols “2-2” to “2-9”, the “addition bonus” is executed as the corresponding effect mode. In addition, if the winning symbol “2-10” or “2-11” is stopped and displayed as a special symbol in the probable / short-time gaming state, for example, the winning game state corresponding to the sudden big hit or the small hit is entered, and the first grand prize is won. The winning opening / closing pattern 12 or 13 is selected as a winning opening / closing pattern for opening / closing the opening 36 and the second winning opening 37 (see FIG. 10). In the winning game state corresponding to the winning symbols “2-10” and “2-11”, “V challenge” is executed as the corresponding effect mode.

  The super big bonus is executed in conjunction with a jackpot gaming state of 16R so-called full open, and is executed as an effect mode for impressing the jackpot gaming state. The 16R full open big hit game state is a game state controlled so that a hit opening / closing pattern 1 is generated as a big prize opening / closing pattern described later (see FIGS. 10 and 16). In such a 16R full open jackpot gaming state, if there is a V prize, the gaming state after the jackpot gaming state ends is a probabilistic / short-time gaming state. Although not specifically shown in FIG. 8, there is a possibility that there is no V-winning in the 16R full open big hit gaming state. In such a case, the gaming state after the big hit gaming state is non- It will shift to the probabilistic / short-time gaming state. Note that the number of time reductions given in this case may be defined in advance as 100 times or 4 times, for example, or may be determined by lottery.

  The challenge bonus is executed in conjunction with the 12R jackpot gaming state, and is executed as an effect mode for impressing the jackpot gaming state. A plurality of types of challenge bonuses are prepared, and in the early round (for example, 1R to 2R) in which the challenge bonus is executed, the player operates the push operation button 9A or the jog dial 9B to select the type of challenge bonus. May be selectable. The 12R big hit game state is a game state that is controlled so that one of the hit opening / closing patterns 2 and 3 is generated as a big prize opening / closing pattern described later (see FIGS. 10 and 16). In such a 12R jackpot gaming state, even if there is a V win, the gaming state after the jackpot gaming state is a probabilistic / short-time gaming state. On the other hand, in the 12R jackpot gaming state, if there is no final V winning, the gaming state after the jackpot gaming state is shifted to the non-probability change / short time gaming state.

  The extra bonus is executed in conjunction with the 11R or 16R jackpot gaming state, and is executed as an effect mode for impressing the jackpot gaming state. The 11R or 16R big hit game state is a game state controlled so that any one of the hit opening / closing patterns 4 to 11 is generated as a special prize opening / closing pattern described later (see FIGS. 10 and 16). In such 11R or 16R big hit gaming state, even if there is a V prize, the gaming state after the big hit gaming state is the probability variation / short time gaming state. Although not particularly shown in FIG. 8, in the 11R or 16R big hit game state, there is a possibility that there is no V prize in the end. In such a case, the game state after the big hit game state is not It will shift to the probabilistic / short-time gaming state. Note that the number of time reductions given in this case may be defined in advance as 100 times or 4 times, for example, or may be determined by lottery.

  The V challenge is a round in which a V prize can be easily obtained as a round that can be awarded to the first big prize opening 36 and the second big prize opening 37 (a round game that makes it easy to win the second big prize opening 37). Is an effect mode that is executed in conjunction with the 11R big hit gaming state (also referred to as “probability”) or the small hit gaming state. The winning big hit gaming state is a gaming state that is controlled so that a hit opening / closing pattern 12 is generated as a large winning opening opening / closing pattern described later, and the small hit gaming state is a winning opening / closing pattern 13 as a big winning opening opening / closing pattern described later. The gaming state is controlled to occur (see FIGS. 10 and 16). In the case of such a winning big hit gaming state, if there is a V prize, the gaming state after the big hit gaming state is changed to a probable / short time gaming state. Although not particularly shown in FIG. 8, there may be a case where there is no final V win in the sudden big hit game state. In such a case, the game state after the big hit game state ends is a non-probable change / short time game state. Will be transferred to. In the small hit gaming state, the V challenge is executed as the effect mode. On the other hand, when the small hit gaming state is ended regardless of the V prize, the gaming state and effects before the small hit gaming state is basically executed. It will shift to the mode.

  In the normal gaming state, the second special symbol becomes a big hit symbol or a small hit symbol, and when it shifts to the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state accordingly, in the probability variation / time-short gaming state or non-probability variation / time-short gaming state When the first special symbol becomes a big hit symbol and the game shifts to the big hit gaming state accordingly, an effect mode corresponding to those hit symbols is executed. In other words, transition from the normal gaming state to the bonus bonus or V-challenge gaming state, or transition from the probabilistic / time-short gaming state or the non-probable / time-short gaming state to the super big bonus or challenge bonus jackpot gaming state. There is also.

[Specifications of gaming machines]
Next, the specifications regarding the game characteristics of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 9, in this embodiment, the winning probability that the special symbol is a big hit symbol is 1/250 when the probability is low (non-probability variable gaming state), and is when the probability is high (probability variable gaming state). Is 1/85. The probability of hitting a small hit gaming state is 0 for the first special symbol and 1/300 for the second special symbol. Although not specifically shown in FIG. 9, the digest order of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is digested with priority given to the lottery based on the second special symbol. The probability variation performance (specification of the probability variation gaming state) is set to continue up to 190 times as the probability variation number (number of games in the probability variation gaming state). The time-saving performance is set to continue up to 190 times, 100 times, or 4 times linked to the probability changing game state as the time-saving number of times (the number of games in the time-saving gaming state).

  The winning probability of the normal symbol is set to 1/256 at a low probability (non-short game state) and to 255/256 at a high probability (short time game state). The number of winning prizes is set to count up to 10 for both the first winning prize opening 36 and the second winning prize opening 37 as the upper limit winning number per round. Although not particularly shown in FIG. 9, the number of winning balls is, for example, three per winning prize at the starting opening (first starting opening 32 and second starting opening 33), and per winning prize at the general winning opening 40 The number is 10 and is set to be 10 per winning prize to the winning prize opening (the first winning prize opening 36 and the second winning prize opening 37). The winning count when the second start port 33 is opened is set to count up to 10 as an upper limit.

[Hit type determination table]
Next, the hit type determination table for the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The hit type determination table is a table that is referred to by the main CPU 61 and is stored in the main ROM 62. In the table, the lottery value (random number value) information for determining the big hit, the small hit or the loss based on the lottery value (random number value) extracted (lottery) from a predetermined random number range is defined. There is also a table (not shown), and when the big hit or the small hit is determined using the winning lottery table, the hit type determination table is referred to.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the hit type determination table includes special symbol types (first special symbol, second special symbol), win symbols (“1-1” to “1-4”, “2-1” to “2-11”), hit type (probability 1 to 10, hour 1, 2, small hit), winning opening opening / closing pattern (per opening / closing pattern 1 to 13), number of rounds (16R, 12R, 11R), hitting time The contents and distribution rate are specified. In addition, the winning type “probability change 1 to 10” is attached for the sake of convenience in order to indicate that there is a high possibility of shifting to the probability change game state by executing at least one round in which V winning is easy. It does not mean that the transition of the probable gaming state is surely confirmed. Further, the number of rounds indicated in parentheses at the end of the number of rounds indicates an internal number (substantial number of rounds) that makes it easy to win a winning prize. For example, 12R (9R) indicates that the actual number of rounds is 9 out of 12 rounds, and 11R (accuracy) indicates that the actual number of rounds is only 1 out of 11 rounds. The distribution ratio defines the probability that the winning symbol in the case of big hit or small hit will be assigned to each of the first special symbol and the second special symbol.

  As shown in FIG. 10, for example, in the hit symbol “1-1” of the first special symbol and the hit symbol “2-1” of the second special symbol, the hit type is “probability 1” and the hit opening / closing pattern 1 is obtained. 16R (of which 16R is the actual number of rounds) is given as the number of rounds of the round game, and the super big bonus 16R is executed as the content of the effect mode in the big hit gaming state. The distribution rate (probability) of “1-1” as the winning symbol of the first special symbol is 5/100, and the distribution rate of “2-1” as the winning symbol of the second special symbol is 10 / 100.

  In the winning pattern “1-2” of the first special symbol, the hit type is “probability 2” and the hit opening / closing pattern 2 is given, and 12R (of which 9R is the actual number of rounds) is given as a round game, the big hit gaming state As a content of the production mode, a challenge bonus (success) 12R is executed. The distribution rate (probability) of “1-2” as the winning symbol of the first special symbol is 25/100.

  For the winning symbols “1-3” and “1-4” of the first special symbol, the hit type is “hour 1” and “hour 2”, and the hit opening / closing pattern 3 is 12R (of which the actual round The number is 9R), and a challenge bonus (failure) 12R is executed as the contents of the effect mode in the jackpot gaming state. The distribution rate (probability) of “1-3” as the winning symbol of the first special symbol is 25/100, and the distribution rate of “1-4” is 45/100.

  For the winning symbols “2-2” to “2-9” of the second special symbol, the hit types are “probability 2” to “probability 9”, and the hit opening / closing patterns 4 to 11, respectively. Of these, the actual round number is 15R or 12R) or 11R (of which the actual round number is 10R, 8R, 6R, or 4R). 16R, an extra bonus 4R, a resurrection 16R, or an extra bonus 11R is executed. The distribution rate (probability) of “2-2” as the winning symbol of the second special symbol is 8/100, the distribution rate of “2-3” is 1/100, “2- The distribution rate of “4” is 1/100, the distribution rate of “2-5” is 4/100, and the distribution rate of “2-6” is 11/100. , The distribution rate of “2-7” is 30/100, the distribution rate of “2-8” is 5/100, and the distribution rate of “2-9” is 20 / 100.

  The winning symbol “2-10” of the second special symbol is a hit opening / closing pattern 12 when the hit type is “probability 10”, and the round number of the round game is 11R (of which the actual round number is 1R due to suddenness), and the big hit V challenge success is executed as the contents of the game mode effect mode. The distribution rate (probability) of “2-10” as the winning symbol of the second special symbol is 10/100.

  In the winning pattern “2-11” of the second special symbol, the hit type is “small hit” and the hit opening / closing pattern 13 is executed, and the small hit gaming state without the concept of the round game is executed, and the effect mode of the small hit gaming state is set. As contents, V challenge failure is executed. In the case of a small hit, the distribution rate (probability) at which the winning symbol of the second special symbol is “2-11” is 100/100.

[Basic open / close pattern]
Next, a basic opening / closing pattern (basic opening / closing pattern) of the special winning opening will be described with reference to FIG. Note that the basic opening / closing pattern shown in the figure is merely an example, and the number of patterns and pattern contents can be changed as appropriate according to design changes and specifications.

  As shown in FIG. 11, the basic opening / closing patterns a to g are used when opening / closing control of the first grand prize winning port 36, the second big winning prize opening 37, etc., and define the basic operation time at the time of opening / closing. Is. In the figure, for convenience, the basic open / close patterns a to g are shown as rectangular waves, but the basic open / close patterns a to g are closed at a low level along the reference line (thin line) in the figure. Only the basic operation time is defined as the time corresponding to the time and the line level higher than the reference line corresponding to the open time. For example, the basic open / close pattern e does not actually define the time corresponding to the rising and falling portions of the rectangular wave, as shown in the broken line frame, and it follows the opening time along the high level and the low level. Specifies the closing time. The same applies to the other basic opening / closing patterns. In the present embodiment, the basic opening / closing patterns b and g are used when opening / closing control of the displacement member 39 that opens / closes the specific region 38A.

  The basic opening / closing patterns a, f, and g define only the opening time, and the opening times are respectively defined as 27.222 s, 0.102 s, and 29.688 s, for example. The basic open / close patterns b to e define an opening time and a subsequent closing time. The basic open / close patterns b to e define the opening time and closing time as, for example, 0.102 s and 2.898 s, 0.102 s and 1.2 s, 0.102 s and 0.15 s, 0.198 s and 0.15 s, respectively. doing. A round opening / closing pattern described later is configured as a combination of these basic opening / closing patterns a to g. Among the basic opening / closing patterns a to g, the basic opening / closing patterns a, f, and g that define only the opening time (the closing time is not specified) can be executed at the end of the round opening / closing pattern, while the opening time and the closing time. Is not executed at the end of the round opening / closing pattern.

[Round opening and closing pattern]
Next, an opening / closing pattern (round opening / closing pattern) of the big prize opening for one round will be described with reference to FIGS. Note that the round open / close patterns shown in FIGS. 12 and 13 are merely examples, and the number of patterns and pattern contents can be changed as appropriate according to design changes and specifications.

  As shown in FIGS. 12 and 13, the round opening / closing patterns A to J are used when opening / closing control of the first grand prize winning port 36, the second grand prize winning port 37, etc. over a time corresponding to one round. The basic opening / closing patterns a to g described above are appropriately combined. The round opening / closing pattern G is equivalent to the opening / closing pattern of the second big prize opening 37 at the time of a small hit, and is not strictly equivalent to one round, but is defined as a round opening / closing pattern for convenience. . The round opening / closing pattern J is for controlling the opening / closing of the displacement member 39 that opens / closes the specific area 38A at the time of a big hit.

  As shown in FIG. 12, the round opening / closing pattern A corresponds to the first grand prize opening 36 and includes only the basic opening / closing pattern a. The round opening / closing pattern B corresponds to the second grand prize opening 37, and includes a basic opening / closing pattern b, followed by, for example, 79 basic opening / closing patterns e, and a final basic opening / closing pattern f. The round opening / closing pattern C corresponds to the first big prize opening 36 and is configured only by the basic opening / closing pattern f. The round opening / closing pattern D corresponds to the first grand prize opening 36, and includes a basic opening / closing pattern c followed by a final basic opening / closing pattern f. The round opening / closing pattern E corresponds to the first grand prize opening 36, and is composed of, for example, two basic opening / closing patterns c followed by the last basic opening / closing pattern f.

  As shown in FIG. 13, the round opening / closing pattern F corresponds to the second big prize opening 37 and is composed of only the basic opening / closing pattern f. The round opening / closing pattern G corresponds to the second grand prize opening 37 and is composed of, for example, four basic opening / closing patterns e followed by the last basic opening / closing pattern f. The round opening / closing pattern H corresponds to the first grand prize opening 36, and is composed of, for example, three basic opening / closing patterns c followed by the last basic opening / closing pattern a. The round opening / closing pattern I corresponds to the second grand prize opening 37 and is composed of, for example, 79 basic opening / closing patterns e followed by the last basic opening / closing pattern f. The round opening / closing pattern J corresponds to the displacement member 39 in the specific area 38A, and is composed of a basic opening / closing pattern b followed by the last basic opening / closing pattern g.

  In the present embodiment, the round opening / closing patterns A to J are divided into the first grand prize opening 36, the second big prize opening 37, and the like so as to correspond to each other. A round opening / closing pattern corresponding to any of the two major winning openings may be provided. For example, the round opening / closing pattern F having the same pattern as the round opening / closing pattern C may be omitted, and the round opening / closing pattern C may correspond to both the first grand prize winning opening 36 and the second big winning prize opening 37. As described above, by providing a round opening / closing pattern corresponding to any of the plurality of large winning openings, it is possible to reduce the data amount of the entire round opening / closing pattern, thereby reducing the memory capacity and sufficiently securing the free space. be able to.

  As shown as an example in FIG. 14A, the round open / close pattern is a predetermined control value stored in the main ROM 62 as table control drive control data that defines the type of basic open / close pattern and the number of repetitions for each control sequence serving as an index. It is stored in the area, read from the main ROM 62 at the time of big hit or small hit, and stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 63. More specifically, with reference to the same figure, for example, the round opening / closing pattern B is based on the control sequence specified based on the value of the control sequence counter, which will be described later. Based on the opening / closing pattern b, the opening / closing control is performed for the second winning prize opening 37. Subsequently, in the second control order, the second winning prize opening 37 is repeated based on the basic opening / closing pattern e for 79 times defined as the number of repetitions. In the third control sequence, the opening / closing control is performed, and it is defined that the opening / closing control is performed on the second big prize opening 37 based on the basic opening / closing pattern f only once as the number of repetitions. Similarly, the other round open / close patterns have a table configuration that defines the control order, the number of repetitions, and the basic open / close pattern. In the present embodiment, the round opening / closing patterns A to J individually correspond to the first big prize opening 36, the second big prize opening 37, etc., so that the big prize opening or the like to be opened and closed is particularly designated. Even without this, it is possible to specify a special winning opening or the like that is subject to opening / closing control only by the round opening / closing pattern.

  As shown in FIG. 14 (B), in a predetermined round in a predetermined big hit state, when the second big prize opening 37 is controlled to open / close based on the round open / close pattern B, it is specified based on the round open / close pattern J. The displacement member 39 in the region 38A may be controlled to open and close. In this case, the timing at which the second big prize opening 37 is opened in a single manner based on the basic opening / closing pattern b substantially coincides with the timing at which the specific region 38A is in a single open state based on the basic opening / closing pattern b. Since the opening time based on the basic opening / closing pattern b is extremely short (in this embodiment, 0.102 s), V winning is difficult or impossible. On the other hand, the section in which the second big prize opening 37 is repeatedly opened based on the basic opening / closing pattern e and the section in which the specific area 38A is continuously opened based on the basic opening / closing pattern g are sufficiently overlapped. Therefore, it is easy to make a V prize in a section where these overlap. Further, in the specific round in the specific big hit state, when the second big prize opening 37 is controlled to open / close based on the round open / close pattern F, the displacement member 39 in the specific area 38A is controlled to open / close based on the round open / close pattern J. May be. In this case, the timing at which the second big prize opening 37 is opened based on the basic opening / closing pattern f and the timing at which the specific area 38A is opened based on the basic opening / closing pattern b only coincide with each other once. , V winning is difficult or impossible.

  As shown in FIG. 15 as an example, in the round opening / closing pattern J, the opening time and closing time based on the basic opening / closing pattern b are 0.102 s and 2.898 s, followed by the opening time based on the basic opening / closing pattern g 29. 688s. After the opening / closing control based on the last basic opening / closing pattern g is performed, the process proceeds to the interval between rounds so that the closed state is continued until the next round game is started. Such a round opening / closing pattern J has a total opening time of 29.790 s, which is the total opening time, and a total round game time of 32.688 s including the opening time and closing time.

  In the round opening / closing pattern B, the opening time and closing time based on the basic opening / closing pattern b are 0.102 s and 2.898 s, and then the opening time and closing time based on the 79 basic opening / closing patterns e are 15.642 s and 10 .35 s, and the opening time based on the last basic opening / closing pattern f is 0.102 s. In such a round opening / closing pattern B, the total opening time including the opening time is 15.846 s, and the total time of the round game including the opening time and the closing time is 29.094 s. After execution of the opening / closing control based on the last basic opening / closing pattern f based on the round opening / closing pattern B, the process proceeds to the interval between rounds.

  The round opening / closing pattern F includes only the basic opening / closing pattern f, and the opening time based on the basic opening / closing pattern f is 0.102 s. In such a round opening / closing pattern F, the total opening time is also 0.102 s, and the total round game time is also 0.102 s. After the opening / closing control based on f is executed, the interval shifts to the interval between rounds.

[Big prize opening / closing pattern table and interval time table]
Next, the special winning opening opening / closing pattern table and the interval time table will be described with reference to FIG. The big prize opening / closing pattern table and the interval time table are tables which are referred to by the main CPU 61 at the time of big hit or small hit, and are stored in the main ROM 62.

  As shown in FIG. 16, the special winning opening / closing pattern table defines a plurality of hit opening / closing patterns 1 to 13. The interval time table defines an interval pattern x and an interval pattern y as patterns of intervals between rounds. The interval between rounds corresponds to the section in which the grand prize opening is closed in the first round until the grand prize opening is first opened in the next round after the final winning opening is closed. . The interval pattern x has a closed time (closing time) of 1200 ms, and the interval pattern y has a closing time of 2520 ms.

  The hit opening / closing pattern 1 is an opening / closing pattern in which the specified number of rounds and the number of actual rounds within which a winning is easily achieved is 16R. In the hit opening / closing pattern 1, 1R is a round opening / closing pattern B, 2-10R is a round opening / closing pattern A, 11R is a round opening / closing pattern I, and 12-16R is a round opening / closing pattern A. Between the rounds, between the 11R and 12R rounds, between each of the 13th to 16th rounds is an interval pattern y, and between the other rounds is an interval pattern x. That is, when the hit opening / closing pattern 1 is selected, a round game with easy winning is executed in all of 1 to 16R, and a round game with easy V winning in the specific area 38A is executed in the 1R and 11R of them. Is done.

  The hit opening / closing pattern 2 is an opening / closing pattern in which the prescribed number of rounds and the actual number of rounds are 12R and 9R. In the hit opening / closing pattern 2, the first opening is the round opening / closing pattern F, the second to the ninth opening is the round opening / closing pattern A, the 10R is the round opening / closing pattern C, the 11R is the round opening / closing pattern B, and the 12R is the round opening / closing pattern C. The interval pattern y is between the rounds of the eyes and the 2R, between the rounds of the 11R and 12R, and the interval pattern x is between the other rounds. That is, when the hit opening / closing pattern 2 is selected, a round game with easy winning is executed in 2-9R and 11R, and a round game with easy V winning in the specific area 38A is executed in the 11R of them.

  The hit opening / closing pattern 3 is an opening / closing pattern in which the prescribed number of rounds and the actual number of rounds are 12R and 9R. In the hit opening / closing pattern 3, the first opening is the round opening / closing pattern F, the second to the ninth opening is the round opening / closing pattern A, the tenth is the round opening / closing pattern C, the eleventh is the round opening / closing pattern F, and the 12R is the round opening / closing pattern A. The interval pattern y is between the rounds of the eyes and the 2R, between the rounds of the 11R and 12R, and the interval pattern x is between the other rounds. That is, when the hit opening / closing pattern 3 is selected, easy-to-win round games are executed in 2-9R and 12R, and round games in which V-winning to the specific area 38A is easy in both 1R and 11R. Not executed.

  The hit opening / closing pattern 4 is an opening / closing pattern in which the prescribed number of rounds and the actual number of rounds are 16R and 15R. In the hit opening / closing pattern 4, the first opening is the round opening / closing pattern B, the second to tenth rounds are the round opening / closing pattern A, the eleventh is the round opening / closing pattern F, and the thirteenth to sixteenth rounds are the round opening / closing pattern A. Between the rounds, between the 11R and 12R rounds, between each of the 13th to 16th rounds is an interval pattern y, and between the other rounds is an interval pattern x. That is, when the hit opening / closing pattern 4 is selected, a round game that is easy to win is executed in 2 to 16R, and a round game that is easy to win V in the specific area 38A is executed in the 11R of them.

  The hit opening / closing pattern 5 is an opening / closing pattern in which the specified number of rounds and the actual number of rounds are 16R and 15R. In the hit opening / closing pattern 5, the first opening is the round opening / closing pattern B, the second to fourth is the round opening / closing pattern A, the fifth is the round opening / closing pattern H, the sixth to the tenth round is the round opening / closing pattern A, the eleventh is the round opening / closing pattern F, The 12th to 16th rounds become the round opening / closing pattern A, the rounds between the first round and the second round, the rounds between the 11th round and the 12th round, the rounds between the 13th and 16th rounds become the interval pattern y, and the other rounds This is an interval pattern x. That is, when the hit opening / closing pattern 5 is selected, a round game with easy winning is executed in 2 to 16R, and a round game in which V winning in the specific area 38A is easy is executed in the 11th of them.

  The hit opening / closing pattern 6 is an opening / closing pattern in which the prescribed number of rounds and the actual number of rounds are 16R and 15R. In the hit opening / closing pattern 6, the first opening is the round opening / closing pattern B, the second to the eighth opening is the round opening / closing pattern A, the ninth is the opening / closing pattern H, the tenth is the opening / closing pattern A, the eleventh is the opening / closing pattern F, The 16R round is the round opening / closing pattern A, the round pattern between the 1R and 2R rounds, the round between the 11R round and the 12R round, and the rounds between the 13th and 16th rounds become the interval pattern y, and the interval round between the other rounds. x. That is, when the hit opening / closing pattern 6 is selected, a round game that is easy to win is executed in 2 to 16R, and a round game that is easy to win V in the specific area 38A is executed in the 11R of them.

  The hit opening / closing pattern 7 is an opening / closing pattern in which the prescribed number of rounds and the actual number of rounds are 16R and 12R. In the hit opening / closing pattern 7, the first opening is the round opening / closing pattern B, the second to the eighth opening is the round opening / closing pattern A, the ninth is the opening / closing pattern H, the tenth is the opening / closing pattern A, the eleventh is the opening / closing pattern F, 12, The 13th R is the round opening / closing pattern A, the 13th to 16th R is the round opening / closing pattern D, and the intervals between the 1R and 2R rounds, the 11R and 12R rounds, and the 15R and 16R rounds are intervals. The pattern y becomes the interval pattern x between the other rounds. That is, when the hit opening / closing pattern 7 is selected, a round game with easy winning is executed in 2 to 13R, and a round game in which V winning in the specific area 38A is easy is executed in the 11th of them.

  The hit opening / closing pattern 8 is an opening / closing pattern in which the specified number of rounds and the actual number of rounds are 11R and 10R. In the hit opening / closing pattern 8, the 1R round is the round opening / closing pattern B, the 2nd to 10R rounds are the round opening / closing pattern A, the 11R round is the round opening / closing pattern F, and the interval between the 1R round and the 2R round is the interval pattern y. The interval pattern x is between rounds. That is, when the hit opening / closing pattern 8 is selected, a round game with easy winning is executed in 2 to 11R, and a round game with easy V winning in the specific area 38A is executed in 11R of them.

  The hit opening / closing pattern 9 is an opening / closing pattern in which the specified number of rounds and the actual number of rounds are 11R and 8R. In the hit opening / closing pattern 9, the first opening is the round opening / closing pattern B, the second to the eighth opening is the round opening / closing pattern A, the ninth and tenth are the round opening / closing pattern E, the eleventh is the round opening / closing pattern F, and the The interval pattern y is between the rounds, and the interval pattern x is between the other rounds. That is, when the hit opening / closing pattern 9 is selected, a round game that is easy to win is executed in 2 to 8 and 11R, and a round game that is easy to win V in the specific area 38A is executed in the 11R of them.

  The hit opening / closing pattern 10 is an opening / closing pattern in which the specified number of rounds and the actual number of rounds are 11R and 6R. In the hit opening / closing pattern 10, the first opening is the round opening / closing pattern B, the second to the sixth opening is the round opening / closing pattern A, the seventh and the eighth opening are the round opening / closing pattern D, the ninth and tenth are the round opening / closing pattern C, and the eleventh is the round opening / closing pattern. F is the interval pattern y between the 1R and 2R rounds, and the interval pattern x is between the other rounds. That is, when the hit opening / closing pattern 10 is selected, a round game that is easy to win is executed in 2 to 6 and 11R, and a round game that is easy to win V in the specific area 38A is executed in the 11R of them.

  The hit opening / closing pattern 11 is an opening / closing pattern in which the specified number of rounds and the actual number of rounds are 11R and 4R. In the hit opening / closing pattern 11, the 1R-th is the round opening / closing pattern B, the 2-4th is the round opening / closing pattern A, the 5th to 10R is the round opening / closing pattern C, the 11R is the round opening / closing pattern F, and the 1R and 2R The interval pattern y is between the rounds, and the interval pattern x is between the other rounds. That is, when the hit opening / closing pattern 11 is selected, a round game with easy winning is executed in 2 to 4 and 11R, and a round game in which V winning in the specific area 38A is easy is executed in the 11th of them.

  The hit opening / closing pattern 12 is an opening / closing pattern in which the specified number of rounds and the actual number of rounds are 11R and 1R. In the hit opening / closing pattern 12, the 1Rth is the round opening / closing pattern B, the 2nd to 10Rth is the round opening / closing pattern C, the 11Rth is the round opening / closing pattern F, and the interval between the 1R and 2R rounds is the interval pattern y. The interval pattern x is between the two rounds. That is, when the hit opening / closing pattern 12 is selected, a round game with easy V winning is executed only at 11R.

  The hit opening / closing pattern 13 is an opening / closing pattern in a small hit game state, and a round opening / closing pattern G is defined so that the second big prize opening 37 is opened / closed only once. In other words, when the hit opening / closing pattern 13 is selected, there is a possibility that a game ball may win the second large winning opening 37 and there may be a V win in the specific area 38A, but it is assumed that Even if there is a V prize, the game is executed on the assumption that the game cannot be shifted to the probability variation gaming state.

  Incidentally, as shown as an example in FIG. 17, the opening / closing pattern partially coincides with the 5R round opening / closing pattern H of the contact opening / closing pattern 5 and the 5R to 7R of the contact opening / closing pattern 11. Specifically, in the early stage of the round opening / closing pattern H, the opening and closing of 0.102 s and the closing of 1.2 s are repeatedly executed three times based on the basic opening / closing pattern c. Based on the basic opening / closing pattern f and the interval pattern x from the 7th to the 7th, the same operation pattern is obtained when the opening of 0.102 s and the closing of 1.2 s are repeatedly executed three times. Thus, for example, when the opening / closing control is performed based on the hit opening / closing pattern 5, when the player enters the 5Rth, the real round game of the first big prize opening 36 ends at the 4Rth based on the hitting opening / closing pattern 11. Such an illusion is generated, making it difficult to distinguish between the hit opening / closing pattern 5 and the hit opening / closing pattern 11. Then, after the opening / closing operation is performed as if the 5R-th is finished, an open state based on the relatively long basic opening pattern a is generated, so that the player receives an impression that the real round has been revived. Can do. In such an opening / closing operation based on the hit opening / closing pattern 5, for example, an effect is performed in which the character displayed on the screen wins in conjunction with the operation based on the basic opening / closing pattern a in the second half of the 5R, while the hit opening / closing operation is performed. At the time of the opening / closing operation based on the pattern 11, it is possible to execute an effect such that the character on the screen loses in conjunction with the operation after the 8th R. In such a case, the situation where the real round has been revived or failed to be revived can be informed to the player more reliably and easily.

[Modification of round open / close pattern memory structure]
As shown in FIG. 18, the round opening / closing pattern may be stored by the following modification of the storage structure.

  As shown in FIG. 18A, the round opening / closing pattern includes the basic opening / closing pattern types (α, β, γ) and the basic opening / closing patterns in the order of control except the basic opening / closing pattern executed at the end of the round game. The number of times (N1, N2, N3) to be used repeatedly may be defined, and a table configuration may be provided that defines the number (TN) of repeatedly using these as one operation unit.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 18B, the round opening / closing pattern includes the basic opening / closing patterns α, β, γ shown in FIG. 18A, and the opening / closing pattern consisting of the basics 1 to 3, n1, n2, and n3 times. The table structure may be replaced with a pattern to be used repeatedly. For example, as shown in FIG. 18C as an example, the basic 1 and 2 open / close patterns are the basic open / close patterns c and e, n1 and n2 are 2 and 4 times, and N1 and N2 are 1 and 2 times. When TN is 3 times and the last basic opening / closing pattern is f, a round opening / closing pattern as shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 18D, according to the round opening / closing pattern stored in the table configuration of FIG. 18C, the opening / closing control based on the basic opening / closing pattern c is repeatedly executed by the pattern α twice, and the pattern β × 2, the opening / closing control based on the basic opening / closing pattern e is repeatedly executed a total of 8 times, and the unit pattern μ combining these patterns α and β × 2 is repeatedly executed 3 times, and finally based on the basic opening / closing pattern f. Open / close control is performed. According to such a storage structure of the round opening / closing pattern, it is possible to suppress the data amount while further diversifying the round opening / closing pattern, and to effectively reduce the memory capacity and sufficiently secure the free space. it can. In the table configurations of FIGS. 18B and 18C, the round opening / closing pattern is defined by one type of TN, but a basic opening / closing pattern group defined by another TN is provided, and a plurality of types of opening / closing patterns are provided. You may make it prescribe | regulate a round opening / closing pattern using TN.

[Illegal operation notification timing]
Next, unauthorized operation notification timing will be described with reference to FIGS.

  As shown in FIG. 19, for example, when the vibration detection sensor 86 detects vibration of a predetermined amplitude level or higher, the vibration detection sensor 86 outputs a vibration detection signal with the state being higher than the reference line (thin line) in the figure being turned on.

  In the software monitoring process 1, if the vibration detection signal is in the on state even after t1 (for example, 40 ms) has elapsed from the on edge (rising portion) of the vibration detection signal, the vibration detection flag is set to on. Thereafter, in the software monitoring process 1, if the vibration detection signal is in the off state even after t2 (for example, 600 ms) has elapsed from the off edge (falling portion) of the vibration detection signal, the vibration detection flag is set to off. In FIG. 19, a state at a higher level than the reference line (thin line) in the figure indicates that the vibration detection flag is on, and a state at a low level along the reference line indicates that the vibration detection flag is off. Such a software monitoring process 1 mainly corresponds to a vibration detection process (see FIG. 41) by the main CPU 61, which will be described later.

  At this time, if it is a big hit gaming state, the main CPU 61 outputs a big hit operating signal with the state being higher than the reference line (thin line) in the figure being turned on. The big hit operation in-progress signal is output as an ON state until the big hit gaming state is ended after the big hit gaming state is finished.

  Further, a round game is executed while the big hit game state is being executed. At this time, the main CPU 61 outputs a signal indicating that the big prize opening is operating, with the state being higher than the reference line (thin line) in the figure being turned on. The signal indicating that the big prize opening is in operation is output as an ON state from the transition to the round game until the end of the round game and the transition to the round interval.

  Further, during the execution of the round game, the special winning opening is opened by driving the special winning opening solenoid. At this time, the main CPU 61 outputs a control signal for operating the special winning opening solenoid by turning on the state that is higher than the reference line (thin line) in the figure. This control signal is output in the on state from the open state to the closed state of the special winning opening.

  Further, the specific area 38A may be released during the execution of the round game. In the present embodiment, the specific area 38A is released as the specific area is operating in accordance with the 1R or 11R round game. That is, at the 1R or 11R, the main CPU 61 outputs a signal indicating that the specific region is operating, with the state being higher than the reference line (thin line) in the figure being turned on. The specific area operating signal monitors the remaining balls remaining in the ball path from the second grand prize port 37 to the second major prize port count switch 370 even after the round game ends after the transition to the round game. Is output as an ON state until a predetermined monitoring processing time has elapsed.

  Further, during operation of the specific area, the specific area 38A is opened by driving the displacement member solenoid 390. At this time, the main CPU 61 outputs a control signal for operating the displacement member solenoid 390 with the state that is higher than the reference line (thin line) in the figure being turned on. This control signal is output as an ON state from the time when the displacement member 39 is set in the open state to the time when it is closed.

  In the software monitoring process 2, the value of the vibration detection flag and the specific area operating signal in the software monitoring process 1 are monitored among the various signals. Specifically, in the software monitoring process 2, when the vibration detection flag in the software monitoring process 1 is on, if the specific area operating signal is turned on, a process related to the unauthorized operation (unauthorized process) is executed. The Thereafter, in the software monitoring process 2, when the vibration detection flag in the software monitoring process 1 is turned off, the fraud related process is not substantially executed even if the specific area operating signal is turned on. In FIG. 19, a state at a higher level than the reference line (thin line) in the figure indicates an on state in which the fraud related process is executed by the software monitoring process 2, and a state at a low level along the reference line is substantially the fraud related process. Indicates an off state that is not executed automatically. In the software monitoring process 2, for example, a control signal for operating the displacement member solenoid 390 is monitored instead of the specific region operating signal, and the fraud related process is executed when the control signal is in the ON state. May be. Such fraud-related processing by the software monitoring processing 2 mainly corresponds to fraud determination processing (see FIG. 42) by the main CPU 61, which will be described later.

  When the fraud related process is in the on state, the main CPU 61 sets the command transmission to “ON” and transmits a command including information indicating an illegal operation to the sub CPU 71. When the fraud related processing is turned off, the main CPU 61 sets the command transmission to “OFF” and stops the transmission of the command including information indicating the illegal operation. The sub CPU 71 that has received such a command displays a warning message or a warning image such as “Do not hit the warning table” until, for example, 30 s elapses after the command is received even if the command is not received. 13 display areas 13A (see FIG. 51). Further, when the command transmission is turned “ON”, the main CPU 61 turns on a security signal related to the illegal operation and outputs it through the external terminal board 80 for 60 seconds, for example. In the hall computer 100 or the like that has received such a security signal, a warning message or a warning image is displayed based on the security signal. In the hall computer 100 or the like, information indicating that there is an unauthorized operation is generated and acquired as history information in association with the date and time based on the security signal, and the presence or absence of the unauthorized operation is managed using this history information.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 20, even when the vibration detection flag by the software monitoring process 1 is turned on when the specific area operating signal is in the on state, the fraud related process is executed in the software monitoring process 2. The After that, even if the specific area operating signal is in the on state, if the vibration detection flag by the software monitoring process 1 is turned off, the software monitoring process 2 is in a state where the fraud related process is not substantially executed. When the fraud related process is on and the command transmission is “ON”, the main CPU 61 transmits a command including information indicating the fraudulent operation and outputs the security signal to the outside as an on state.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 21, even when the fraud related processing by the software monitoring processing 2 is not substantially executed and the command transmission is “OFF”, the sub CPU 71 receives, for example, 30 s after receiving the command. A warning message and a warning image are displayed on the display area 13A of the liquid crystal display device 13 until the time has elapsed. Further, even when the command transmission is “OFF” and the security signal is not received, the hall computer 100 or the like displays a warning message or a warning image until, for example, 60 seconds elapses after the security signal is received.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 22, the fraud related process by the software monitoring process 2 is performed twice or more depending on the timing at which the vibration detection flag by the software monitoring process 1 is turned on / off and the ON state of the specific region operating signal. The command is repeatedly executed, and command transmission to the sub CPU 71 may be performed twice or more. In order to cope with such a case, as a modification, the time for which the sub CPU 71 displays the warning message or the warning image may be a shorter time such as 10 seconds. In such a case, each time the command is received, the sub CPU 71 can repeatedly display a warning message and a warning image several times at relatively short intervals of 10 s, and the degree of alerting can be increased when vibration is given at some interval. Can be increased.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 23, even when the vibration detection flag by the soft monitoring process 1 is on when the specific region operating signal is on, the big hit operating signal is off, that is, the big hit In the case of the small hit gaming state instead of the gaming state, the software monitoring process 2 does not substantially execute the fraud related process. In this case, even if vibration is applied when the second big prize opening 37 or the specific area 38A is opened according to a small hit, a command or security signal including information indicating an illegal operation is not transmitted.

[Process by main CPU]
Next, processing executed by the main CPU 61 will be described below with reference to FIGS.

[Main control circuit main processing by main CPU]
24 and 25 are flowcharts showing main control circuit main processing executed by the main CPU 61. This main control circuit main process is executed in units of the following steps. As shown in FIG. 24, in S10, the main CPU 61 performs a watchdog timer disable setting process. If this process ends, the process moves to S11.

  In S11, the main CPU 61 performs input / output port setting processing. If this process ends, the process moves to S12.

  In S <b> 12, the main CPU 61 performs a process for determining whether or not it is in a power interruption detection state. In this process, the main CPU 61 determines whether or not the power interruption detection signal is HIGH (high level). If the power interruption detection signal is not HIGH, it is determined that the power interruption detection state is set, and the process proceeds to S12. If the power interruption detection signal is HIGH, it is determined that the power interruption detection state is not set, and the process proceeds to S13. Move.

  In S13, the main CPU 61 performs a sub control reception acceptance wait process. In this process, the main CPU 61 performs a process of waiting until the sub control circuit 70 receives a signal. If this process ends, the process moves to S14.

  In S <b> 14, the main CPU 61 performs processing for permitting writing to the main RAM 63. If this process ends, the process moves to S15.

  In S15, the main CPU 61 performs processing for determining whether or not the backup clear switch 81 (see FIG. 7) is ON. In this process, if the main CPU 61 determines that the backup clear switch 81 is ON, it moves the process to S24, and if it determines that the backup clear switch 81 is not ON, it moves the process to S16.

  In S16, the main CPU 61 performs a process of determining whether or not there is a power interruption detection flag. In this process, if the main CPU 61 determines that there is a power interruption detection flag, it moves the process to S17, and if it determines that there is no power interruption detection flag, it moves the process to S24.

  In S17, the main CPU 61 performs a process of checking the work area for damage and calculating a work damage check value. If this process ends, the process moves to S18.

  In S18, the main CPU 61 performs a process of determining whether or not the work damage check value is a normal value. In this process, when the main CPU 61 determines that the work damage check value is a normal value, the process proceeds to S19. When the main CPU 61 determines that the work damage check value is not a normal value, the process proceeds to S24. .

  In S19, the main CPU 61 performs a process of setting 7FFEH to the stack pointer. If this process ends, the process moves to S20.

  In S20, the main CPU 61 performs an initial setting process of the work area at the time of power recovery. If this process ends, the process moves to S21.

  In S21, the main CPU 61 performs a high probability gaming state display notification setting process at the time of power recovery. Specifically, the main CPU 61 performs a display to notify that the winning probability of the big hit is a high probability state in the case of the probability variation gaming state. If this process ends, the process moves to S22. Note that the notification display may be configured to end at the start or end of the first fluctuation after power-on.

  In S22, the main CPU 61 performs a process of transmitting a command at the time of power recovery. In this process, the main CPU 61 performs a process of transmitting a command for returning to the gaming state at the time of power interruption to the sub-control circuit 70. If this process ends, the process moves to S23.

  In S23, the main CPU 61 performs initial setting of devices around the main CPU 61. When this process is finished, the main CPU 61 returns to the address before power interruption, that is, the program address indicated by the program counter returned from the stack area.

  In S24, the main CPU 61 performs processing for setting 8000H in the stack pointer. If this process ends, the process moves to S25.

  In S25, the main CPU 61 performs a process of acquiring an initial value of a random number related to the hit determination. If this process ends, the process moves to S26.

  In S26, the main CPU 61 performs all work area clear processing. When this process ends, the process moves to S27 in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 25, in S27, the main CPU 61 performs a process of setting an initial value of a random number related to the hit determination. If this process ends, the process moves to S28.

  In S <b> 28, the main CPU 61 performs an initial setting process for the work area when the RAM is initialized. If this process ends, the process moves to S29.

  In S <b> 29, the main CPU 61 performs processing for transmitting a command for initializing the main RAM 63 to the sub control circuit 70. In the sub control circuit 70, the main CPU 61 is initialized based on the received command. If this process ends, the process moves to S30.

  In S <b> 30, the main CPU 61 performs initial setting of devices around the main CPU 61. If this process ends, the process moves to S31.

  In S31, the main CPU 61 performs an interrupt prohibition process. In this process, the main CPU 61 performs a process for prohibiting the interrupt process. If this process ends, the process moves to S32.

  In S32, the main CPU 61 performs initial value random number update processing. In this process, the main CPU 61 performs a process of updating the initial random number counter value. If this process ends, the process moves to S33.

  In S33, the main CPU 61 performs an interrupt permission process. In this process, the main CPU 61 performs a process for permitting an interrupt process. If this process ends, the process moves to S34.

  In S <b> 34, the main CPU 61 performs a process of updating the effect random number. In this process, the main CPU 61 performs a process of updating the effect random number counter value. If this process ends, the process moves to S35.

  In S35, the main CPU 61 determines whether or not the system timer monitoring timer value is 3 or more. In this process, the main CPU 61 refers to the system timer monitoring timer value stored in the main RAM 63. If the system timer monitoring timer value is 3 or more, the main CPU 61 moves the process to S36, and the system timer monitoring timer value is 3. If not, the process moves to S31.

  In S <b> 36, the main CPU 61 performs a process of subtracting 3 from the value of the system timer monitoring timer stored in the main RAM 63. If this process ends, the process moves to S37.

  In S37, the main CPU 61 performs timer update processing. In this process, the main CPU 61 measures the waiting time timer for synchronizing the main control circuit 60 and the sub control circuit 70, and the opening time of the big winning opening that is opened when the big hit or the small hit occurs. Big winning opening timer, a security signal output timer for measuring the minimum output period of the security signal output from the main CPU 61 to the hall computer 100 or the like via the external terminal board 80 when it is detected that an illegal operation has occurred. The process of updating various timers is executed. If this process ends, the process moves to S38.

  In S38, the main CPU 61 performs a special symbol control process. In this process, the main CPU 61 performs a special symbol control process. The main CPU 61 extracts a winning determination random number value and a winning symbol determination random number value in accordance with detection signals from the first starting winning port switch 320 and the second starting winning port switch 330 and stores them in the main ROM 62. With reference to a big hit determination table (not shown), it is determined whether or not a special symbol lottery (big lot and small lottery lottery) has been won, and the result of determination is stored in the main RAM 63. This special symbol control process will be described later with reference to FIG. If this process ends, the process moves to S39.

  In S39, the main CPU 61 performs a normal symbol control process. In this process, the main CPU 61 extracts the normal symbol determination random number value and the normal symbol determination random number value in accordance with the detection signal from the pass gate switch 350, and stores the extracted normal symbol determination random number value and the main ROM 62. It is determined whether or not the normal symbol lottery is won based on the normal symbol winning table (not shown), and the result of this determination, the normal symbol determining random number value, and the normal symbol determining table stored in the main ROM 62 are determined. Based on (not shown), it is determined whether to make a lost figure or a winning symbol, and a process for storing the result of the determination is performed. If the normal symbol lottery is won, the determination result indicating the winning symbol is stored, and if not winning, the determination result indicating the lost symbol is stored. When the determination result indicating the winning symbol is stored, the blade member 34 opens and closes according to a predetermined opening / closing pattern. That is, when the normal symbol lottery is won, the wing member 34 is opened, and when the wing member 34 is in the open state, the game ball can easily win the second starting port 33. If this process ends, the process moves to S40.

  In S40, the main CPU 61 performs a symbol display device control process. In this process, the main CPU 61 sends a control signal for driving the liquid crystal display device 13 to the main RAM 63 in accordance with the result of the normal symbol control process as a result of the special symbol control process stored in the main RAM 63 in S38 and S39. Process to memorize. The main CPU 61 transmits a control signal to the LED unit 5. The LED unit 5 variably displays the first special symbol or the second special symbol on the first special symbol display unit 53 or the second special symbol display unit 54 based on the received control signal. In addition, the LED unit 5 displays the normal symbol in a variable manner and stops display in the normal symbol display unit 51 based on the received control signal. If this process ends, the process moves to S41.

  In S41, the main CPU 61 performs game information data generation processing. In this processing, the main CPU 61 performs processing for generating game information data related to a game information signal to be transmitted to the hall computer 100 or the external information display device 101 and storing it in the main RAM 63. This game information data generation process will be described later with reference to FIG. If this process ends, the process moves to S42.

  In S42, the main CPU 61 performs symbol reservation number data generation processing. In this process, the main CPU 61 detects the first start port switch 320 and the second switch detected in the special symbol-related switch check process and the normal symbol-related switch check process (S241 and S242 in FIG. 38) in the timer interrupt process described later. Based on the detection signal from the start port switch 330 and the passing gate switch 350 and the update result of the number-of-holds data stored in the main RAM 63 that is updated in accordance with the execution of the change display of the special symbol and the normal symbol. A process for storing in the main RAM 63 a control signal for driving the special symbol hold display unit 55, the second special symbol hold display unit 56, and the normal symbol hold display unit 52 is performed. If this process ends, the process moves to S43.

  In S43, the main CPU 61 performs port output processing. In this process, the main CPU 61 performs a process of outputting the control signal stored in the main RAM 63 from each port by the above processes. Specifically, the main CPU 61 outputs a security signal to the hall computer 100 or the like via the external terminal board 80 and turns on the LED power source (common signal), the first grand prize opening shutter 36A and the second large size. Solenoid power is supplied to drive the solenoid that opens and closes the prize opening shutter 37A and the blade member 34. This port output processing will be described later with reference to FIG. If this process ends, the process moves to S44.

  In S <b> 44, the main CPU 61 performs winning mouth associated command control processing. In this process, the main CPU 61 performs a process for controlling a winning opening related command. If this process ends, the process moves to S45.

  In S45, the main CPU 61 performs a payout process. In this process, the main CPU 61 checks whether or not a game ball has won the first start port 32, the second start port 33, the first grand prize port 36, the second big prize port 37, and the general prize port 40. If there is a winning, a payout request command corresponding to each win is sent to the payout / firing control circuit 82. If this process ends, the process moves to S31.

[Special symbol control processing]
FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing a special symbol control process executed by the main CPU 61. This special symbol control process is executed in units of the following steps. In FIG. 26, the numerical values shown to the sides of S51 to S58 indicate the control state flags corresponding to those steps, and are stored in the control state flag storage area in the main RAM 63. The main CPU 61 executes one step corresponding to the numerical value of the control state flag stored in the main RAM 63. As a result, the special symbol game proceeds.

  As shown in FIG. 26, in the first S50, the main CPU 61 executes a process of loading a control state flag. In this process, the main CPU 61 reads the control state flag from the main RAM 63. If this process ends, the process moves to S51.

  In S51 to S58, which will be described later, the main CPU 61 determines whether or not to execute various processes in each step based on the value of the control state flag. This control state flag indicates the game state of the special symbol game, and enables one of the processes in S51 to S58 to be executed. In addition, the main CPU 61 executes processing in each step at a predetermined timing determined in accordance with a waiting time timer set for each step. Before reaching the predetermined timing, the main CPU 61 ends without executing the processing in each step, and executes another subroutine. The main CPU 61 also executes timer interrupt processing at a predetermined cycle.

  In S51, the main CPU 61 executes a special symbol memory check process. This process will be described later with reference to FIG. If this process ends, the process moves to S52.

  In S52, the main CPU 61 executes a special symbol variation time management process. In this processing, the main CPU 61 sets the control state flag to a value (01H) indicating special symbol variation time management, and when the variation time has elapsed, sets the value (02H) indicating special symbol display time management to the control state flag. Set the waiting time after confirmation (for example, 600 ms) in the waiting time timer. In other words, after the waiting time after determination has elapsed, the setting of S53 is executed. The special symbol variation time management process will be described later with reference to FIG. If this process ends, the process moves to S53.

  In S53, the main CPU 61 executes a special symbol display time management process. In this process, the main CPU 61 determines whether or not it is a big hit or a small hit when the control state flag is a value (02H) indicating special symbol display time management and the waiting time after determination has elapsed. In the case of big hit or small hit, the main CPU 61 sets a value (03H) indicating hit start interval management in the control state flag, and sets a time corresponding to the hit start interval in the waiting time timer. In other words, after the time corresponding to the hit start interval elapses, the process of S54 is set to be executed. On the other hand, the main CPU 61 sets a value (07H) indicating the end of the special symbol game when it is not a big hit or a small hit. That is, it is set to execute the process of S58. The special symbol display time management process will be described later with reference to FIG. If this process ends, the process moves to S54.

  In S54, the main CPU 61 executes a hit start interval management process. In this process, the main CPU 61 has a value (03H) indicating the hit start interval management in the control state flag, and when the time corresponding to the hit start interval has elapsed, the main CPU 61 reads the second big prize read from the main ROM 62. Drive control data relating to a round opening / closing pattern for opening the mouth shutter 37 </ b> A and the displacement member 39 is stored in the main RAM 63. Then, in the process of S43 in FIG. 25, the main CPU 61 reads drive control data related to a round opening / closing pattern for opening the second big prize opening shutter 37A and the displacement member 39 stored in the main RAM 63. Then, a signal for opening / closing the second big prize opening shutter 37A and a signal for opening / closing the displacement member 39 are supplied to the second big prize opening solenoid 370A and the displacement member solenoid 390. As a result, the main CPU 61 controls the opening and closing of the second big prize opening 37 and the specific area 38A. In other words, a predetermined advantageous gaming state (a period from the start of one round to the interval, the first big winning opening 37 and the specific area 38A are in an open state in which it is easy to accept a game ball or a closed state in which it is difficult to accept a game ball in 1R. A game state is executed in which one round game provided with a (changing game state) is repeated a predetermined number of times. The hit start interval management process will be described later with reference to FIG. If this process ends, the process moves to S55. In this case, a small hit gaming state in which only the second big prize opening 37 is opened and closed only once may be executed. In the present embodiment, the second big prize opening 37 is always opened and closed first, but the first big prize opening 36 may be opened and closed first, or the first The big prize opening 36 or the second big prize opening 37 may be arbitrarily selected and opened / closed.

  In S55, the main CPU 61 executes a special winning opening opening process. In this process, the main CPU 61 sets a value (04H) indicating that the big winning opening is open in the control state flag, and sets the upper limit opening time in the big winning opening timer. This process will be described later with reference to FIG. If this process ends, the process moves to S56.

  In S56, the main CPU 61 executes a waiting time management process before the special winning opening is opened. In this process, the main CPU 61 determines that the control state flag is a value (05H) indicating the waiting time management before the big winning opening and the time corresponding to the interval between rounds (interval pattern x, y) has elapsed. The winning opening opening number counter is stored and updated so as to increase by “1”. In addition, the main CPU 61 sets a value (04H) indicating that the big winning opening is open in the control state flag, and sets the opening upper limit time in the big winning opening time timer. That is, it is set to execute the process of S55 again. In this process, the main CPU 61 may also perform a process for opening / closing the displacement member 39. The waiting time management process before the big prize opening is described later with reference to FIG. If this process ends, the process moves to S57.

  In S57, the main CPU 61 executes a hit end interval process. In this process, the main CPU 61 sets the value (07H) indicating the end of the special symbol game to the control state when the control state flag is a value (06H) indicating the hit end interval and the time corresponding to the hit end interval has elapsed. Set to flag. That is, it is set to execute the process of S58. The hit end interval process will be described later with reference to FIG. If this process ends, the process moves to S58.

  In S58, the main CPU 61 executes a special symbol game end process. In this process, the main CPU 61 sets a value (00H) indicating a special symbol storage check when the control state flag is a value (07H) indicating the end of the special symbol game. That is, it is set to execute the process of S51. The special symbol game end process will be described later with reference to FIG. When this process is finished, the special symbol control process routine is finished.

  As described above, the special symbol game is executed by setting the control state flag. Specifically, when the main CPU 61 is not in the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state, the main CPU 61 sets the control status flags to (00H), (01H), (02H) when the result of the hit determination is lost. ), (07H) in order, the processing of S51, S52, S53, and S58 shown in FIG. 26 is executed at a predetermined timing. When the main CPU 61 is not in the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state, the main CPU 61 sets the control status flag to (00H), (01H), (02H) when the result of the hit determination is a big hit or small hit. ) In order, the processing of S51, S52, and S53 shown in FIG. 26 is executed at a predetermined timing, and control to the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state is executed. Further, when the control to the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state is executed, the main CPU 61 sets the control state flag in the order of (03H), (04H), (05H), so that FIG. The processes of S54, S55, and S56 shown are executed at a predetermined timing, and the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state is executed. When the end condition of the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state is satisfied, the processing of S55, S57, and S58 shown in FIG. 26 is performed by sequentially setting (04H), (06H), and (07H). The game is executed at a predetermined timing, and the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state is ended.

[Special symbol memory check processing]
FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing a special symbol storage check process executed by the main CPU 61. This special symbol memory check process is executed in units of the following steps.

  As shown in FIG. 27, in S60, the main CPU 61 determines whether or not the control state flag is a value (00H) indicating a special symbol storage check. If the main CPU 61 determines that the control state flag is a value indicating a special symbol storage check, the process proceeds to S61. On the other hand, when the main CPU 61 determines that the control state flag is not the value (00H) indicating the special symbol storage check, the main CPU 61 ends the special symbol storage check processing routine.

  In S <b> 61, the main CPU 61 performs a process for determining the presence or absence of the start memory. In this process, the main CPU 61 determines that there is no special symbol game start memory, that is, the first special symbol start memory area (0) to the first special symbol start memory area (4) or the second special symbol start memory. If no data is stored in the area (0) to the second special symbol start storage area (4), the process proceeds to S62. On the other hand, if the main CPU 61 determines that there is a start-up memory, it moves the process to S63.

  In S62, the main CPU 61 performs a demo display process. In this processing, the main CPU 61 performs processing for setting a demonstration display permission value in the main RAM 63. Furthermore, the state in which the special symbol game start memory (the first special symbol start memory area or the second special symbol start memory area in which the random number for hit determination is stored) is “0” for a predetermined time (for example, 30 s) If it is maintained, a value that permits execution of the demonstration display is set as the demonstration display permission value. Then, the main CPU 61 performs a process of setting a demo display command when the demo display permission value is a predetermined value. The demonstration display command stored in this way is supplied as a demonstration display command from the main CPU 61 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 71 of the sub control circuit 70. As a result, the demonstration display is executed in the display area 13A of the liquid crystal display device 13. When this process is finished, the special symbol memory check process routine is finished.

  In S63, the main CPU 61 performs a process of determining whether or not the start memory corresponding to the second special symbol is “0”. In this process, the main CPU 61 determines the presence / absence of data in the second special symbol start storage area (0) to the second special symbol start storage area (4), and the start memory corresponding to the second special symbol start storage area is “0”. That is, if it is determined that no data is stored in the second special symbol start storage area (0) to the second special symbol start storage area (4), the process proceeds to S64. When it is determined that the start memory corresponding to the second special symbol is not “0”, that is, the data is stored in the second special symbol start storage area (0) to the second special symbol start storage area (4), S65 Move processing to.

  In S <b> 64, the main CPU 61 executes a process of setting a value (02 </ b> H) indicating the variation of the second special symbol as a variation state number in a predetermined area of the main RAM 63. If this process ends, the process moves to S66.

  In S <b> 65, the main CPU 61 executes a process of setting a value (01 </ b> H) indicating the fluctuation of the first special symbol as a fluctuation state number in a predetermined area of the main RAM 63. If this process ends, the process moves to S66.

  In S66, the main CPU 61 executes a process of setting a value (01H) indicating special symbol variation time management as a control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to S67.

  In S67, the main CPU 61 executes special symbol memory transfer processing. In this process, when the special symbol to be variably displayed is the first special symbol, the main CPU 61 converts each of the data from the first special symbol start storage area (1) to the first special symbol start storage area (4) to the first special symbol. A process of shifting (storing) from the special symbol start storage area (0) to the first special symbol start storage area (3), and when the special symbol to be variably displayed is the second special symbol, the second special symbol start storage area A process of shifting (storing) each of the data in (1) to the second special symbol start storage area (4) from the second special symbol start storage area (0) to the second special symbol start storage area (3) is executed. To do. If this process ends, the process moves to S68.

  In S68, the main CPU 61 executes a big hit determination process. In this process, the main CPU 61 determines one jackpot from a plurality of jackpot determination tables (not shown) in which the number of determination values (big hit determination values) that are jackpots differs depending on whether or not the game state flag indicates a probability variation gaming state. Select a judgment table. That is, when the gaming state flag is a value indicating the probability variation gaming state, the high probability jackpot determination table having a large number of jackpot determination values is referred to, and when the gaming state flag is not a value indicating the probability variation gaming state, the jackpot determination value The jackpot determination table for the non-probability changing gaming state with a small number is referred. As described above, when the gaming state flag is a value indicating the probability variation gaming state, that is, when the gaming state is a probability variation gaming state as a gaming state that is likely to transition to the specific gaming state (big hit gaming state), the game state transitions to the big hit gaming state. The probability of performing is improved as compared with the non-probability changing gaming state in which it is difficult to shift to the big hit gaming state than the probability changing gaming state.

  Then, the main CPU 61 is used for determining whether or not the special symbol start storage area is extracted in the first special symbol start storage area (0) and the second special symbol start storage area (0). The random number value and the selected jackpot determination table are referred to. Then, the main CPU 61 determines that it is a big hit when the random number for hit determination and the big hit determination value match. That is, the main CPU 61 determines whether or not to enter a big hit gaming state advantageous to the player.

  Note that the jackpot probability due to winning in the first starting port 32 in the normal gaming state may be greater or smaller than the jackpot probability due to winning in the second starting port 33. The jackpot probability due to winning at the first starting port 32 in the normal gaming state may be greater or smaller than the jackpot probability due to winning at the second starting port 33.

  Thus, in the process of S68, either the big hit or the loss is determined as a result of the special symbol game. If this process ends, the process moves to S69.

  In S69, the main CPU 61 executes the small hit determination process when it is determined that the big hit is not won in the big hit determination process in S68. In this process, the main CPU 61 selects a small hit determination table that defines a determination value (small hit determination value) that is a small hit regardless of the gaming state flag.

  Then, the main CPU 61 extracts the special symbol starting storage area random number value extracted in the winning of the game ball and set in the second special symbol starting storage area (0), and the selected small hit determination table. refer. Then, the main CPU 61 determines that it is a small hit when the hit determination random number value matches the small hit determination value.

  In addition, since the small hit can occur only in the second special symbol, the small hit determination processing is performed only based on the random number value for the hit determination stored in the second special symbol start storage area. You may make it perform a small hit determination process based on the random number value for a hit determination memorize | stored in the 1 special symbol starting storage area.

  As described above, in the process of S69, either the small hit or the loss is determined as a result of the special symbol game, and the special symbol is determined when both the big hit determination process of S68 and the small hit determination process of S69 are not won. Loss is determined as a game determination result. If this process ends, the process moves to S70.

  In S70, the main CPU 61 executes a special symbol determination process. In this processing, the main CPU 61 determines the big hit symbol when the big hit determination result is a big hit win, and determines the small hit symbol when the small hit determination result is a big hit win, for either the big hit or the small hit. If it is lost, a process of determining a lost symbol is performed. The special symbol determination process will be described later with reference to FIG. If this process ends, the process moves to S71.

  In S71, the main CPU 61 executes a special symbol variation pattern determination process. In this processing, the main CPU 61 differs based on the special symbol determined in the processing of S70, the results of the big hit determination and the small hit determination determined in the processing of S68 and S69, and the value of the probability variation counter. A variation pattern determination table for determining the variation pattern is selected. Then, the main CPU 61 determines a variation pattern based on the rendering condition determination random value extracted from the rendering condition determination random number counter and the selected variation pattern determination table, and stores it in a predetermined area of the main RAM 63. Here, the probability variation gaming state and the normal gaming state have different variation pattern determination tables. The main CPU 61 determines the variation display mode of the special symbol in the first special symbol display unit 53 or the second special symbol display unit 54 based on the data indicated by such a variation pattern.

  The data indicating the variation pattern stored in this way is supplied to the first special symbol display unit 53 or the second special symbol display unit 54 of the LED unit 5. As a result, the first special symbol display unit 53 or the second special symbol display unit 54 variably displays the variation pattern determined by the special symbol. Further, the data indicating the variation pattern stored in this way is supplied as a variation pattern designation command from the main CPU 61 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 71 of the sub control circuit 70. The sub CPU 71 of the sub control circuit 70 executes an effect display according to the received variation pattern designation command. If this process ends, the process moves to S72.

  In S72, the main CPU 61 performs special symbol variation time setting processing. In this process, the main CPU 61 sets a variation time corresponding to the determined variation pattern of the special symbol in the waiting time timer, and executes a process of clearing the storage area used for the current variation display. If this process ends, the process moves to S73.

  In S <b> 73, the main CPU 61 performs processing for setting a special symbol effect start command in the main RAM 63. The special symbol effect start command is supplied from the main CPU 61 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 71 of the sub control circuit 70. The sub CPU 71 starts the effect based on the received special symbol effect start command. If this process ends, the process moves to S74.

  In S74, the main CPU 61 executes a process of clearing the value of the storage area (0) used for the current variation display. When this process is finished, the special symbol memory check process routine is finished.

[Special symbol determination processing]
FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing special symbol determination processing executed by the main CPU 61. This special symbol determination process is executed in units of the following steps.

  As shown in FIG. 28, in S90, the main CPU 61 determines whether or not it is a big hit. In this process, if the main CPU 61 determines that it is a big hit, it moves the process to S91. On the other hand, if the main CPU 61 determines that it is not a big hit, it moves the process to S96.

  In S91, the main CPU 61 determines whether or not the jackpot variation state number determined in S90 is a value (01H) indicating that the variation is the first special symbol. In this process, the main CPU 61 moves the process to S92 when the change state number is a value (01H) indicating that the change is the first special symbol. On the other hand, when the variation state number is not the value (01H) indicating that the variation state number is the variation of the first special symbol, that is, the main CPU 61 is the value (02H) indicating that the variation state number is the variation of the second special symbol. In that case, the process proceeds to S94.

  In S92, the main CPU 61 performs a process of determining the big hit symbol of the first special symbol based on the random number value for determining the hit symbol. In this processing, the main CPU 61 determines the jackpot symbol of the first special symbol (the winning symbol 1-1 (probability variation 1 shown in FIG. 10) based on the random symbol value for determining the winning symbol and the jackpot determination table extracted from the jackpot symbol determining counter. ), A winning symbol 1-2 (probability variation 2), a winning symbol 1-3 (short time 1), or a winning symbol 1-4 (short time 2). If this process ends, the process moves to S93.

  In S93, the main CPU 61 performs a big hit symbol data set and a big hit symbol command set of the determined first special symbol. In this process, the main CPU 61 sets the big hit symbol data in a predetermined area of the main RAM 63 and supplies it to the first special symbol display unit 53. The first special symbol display unit 53 variably displays the first special symbol, and stops and displays the first special symbol in a manner based on the big hit symbol data of the first special symbol. Further, the main CPU 61 sets the big special symbol command of the first special symbol in a predetermined area of the main RAM 63 and supplies it as a special symbol designation command from the main CPU 61 to the sub CPU 71 of the sub control circuit 70. Under the control of the sub-control circuit 70, the identification symbol (decorative symbol) is derived and displayed on the display area 13A of the liquid crystal display device 13 in the big hit stop display mode. If this process ends, the process moves to S99.

  In S94, the main CPU 61 performs a process of determining the big hit symbol of the second special symbol. In this process, the main CPU 61 determines the jackpot symbol of the second special symbol (hit symbols 2-1 to 2- shown in FIG. 10) based on the hit symbol determination random number extracted from the jackpot symbol determination counter and the jackpot determination table. 10 (probability 1 to probability 10) is determined. If this process ends, the process moves to S95.

  In S95, the main CPU 61 performs a big hit symbol data set and a big hit symbol command set of the determined second special symbol. In this process, the main CPU 61 sets the big hit symbol data in a predetermined area of the main RAM 63 and supplies it to the second special symbol display unit 54. The second special symbol display unit 54 variably displays the second special symbol, and stops and displays the second special symbol in a manner based on the big hit symbol data of the second special symbol. Further, the main CPU 61 sets the big special symbol command of the second special symbol in a predetermined area of the main RAM 63 and supplies it as a special symbol designation command from the main CPU 61 to the sub CPU 71 of the sub control circuit 70. Under the control of the sub-control circuit 70, the identification symbol (decorative symbol) is derived and displayed on the display area 13A of the liquid crystal display device 13 in the big hit stop display mode. If this process ends, the process moves to S99.

  In S96, the main CPU 61 determines whether or not the result determined in the small hit determination process (S69 in FIG. 27) is a small win. In this process, the main CPU 61 shifts the process to S97 when the small win is won. On the other hand, the main CPU 61 shifts the processing to S101 when it is not the small win.

  In S97, the main CPU 61 performs a process of determining a small hit symbol of the second special symbol. In this process, the main CPU 61 determines a small hit symbol of the second special symbol (hit symbol 2-11 shown in FIG. 10) based on the random symbol value for determining the winning symbol extracted from the big hit symbol determining counter and the small hit determination table. The process of determining the small hit)) is performed. If this process ends, the process moves to S98.

  In S98, the main CPU 61 performs a small hit symbol data set and a small hit symbol command set of the determined second special symbol. In this process, the main CPU 61 sets the small hit symbol data in a predetermined area of the main RAM 63 and supplies it to the second special symbol display unit 54. The second special symbol display unit 54 variably displays the second special symbol, and stops and displays the second special symbol in a manner based on the big hit symbol data of the second special symbol. Further, the main CPU 61 sets the small special symbol command of the second special symbol in a predetermined area of the main RAM 63 and supplies it as a special symbol designation command from the main CPU 61 to the sub CPU 71 of the sub control circuit 70. Under the control of the sub-control circuit 70, the identification symbol (decorative symbol) is derived and displayed on the display area 13A of the liquid crystal display device 13 in the small hit stop display mode. If this process ends, the process moves to S99.

  In S99, the main CPU 61 performs a hit start interval display time data set process corresponding to the hit symbol. In this process, the main CPU 61 performs a process of setting the hit start interval display time data corresponding to the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol in the main RAM 63. If this process ends, the process moves to S100.

  In S100, the main CPU 61 performs a special winning opening opening number related data set process. In this process, the main CPU 61 determines the data related to the number of times of opening of the first prize winning opening 36 and the second prize winning opening 37, that is, the winning symbol based on the first special symbol or the winning symbol based on the second special symbol. A process of setting data corresponding to the symbol or the small hit symbol in the main RAM 63 is performed. When this process is finished, the special symbol determination process routine is finished.

  On the other hand, if the main CPU 61 determines in S101 that it is neither big hit in S90 nor small hit in S96, that is, it is a lost game, it performs a lost symbol data set and a lost symbol command set. In this process, the main CPU 61 sets the lost symbol data in a predetermined area of the main RAM 63 and supplies it to the first special symbol display unit 53 or the second special symbol display unit 54. The first special symbol display unit 53 or the second special symbol display unit 54 displays the special symbol in a variable manner, and stops and displays the special symbol in a manner based on the lost symbol data of the special symbol. Also, the main CPU 61 sets a lost symbol command in a predetermined area of the main RAM 63 and supplies it as a special symbol designation command from the main CPU 61 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 71 of the sub control circuit 70. Under the control of the sub-control circuit 70, the identification symbol (decorative symbol) is derived and displayed on the display area 13A of the liquid crystal display device 13 in the loss stop display mode. When this process is finished, the special symbol determination process routine is finished.

[Special symbol change time management processing]
FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing a special symbol variation time management process executed by the main CPU 61. This special symbol variation time management process is executed in units of the following steps.

  As shown in FIG. 29, in S110, the main CPU 61 determines whether or not the control state flag is a value (01H) indicating special symbol variation time management. If the main CPU 61 determines that the value is a value (01H) indicating special symbol variation time management, the process proceeds to S111. On the other hand, if the main CPU 61 determines that the value is not the value (01H) indicating the special symbol variation time management, the main CPU 61 ends the special symbol variation time management processing routine.

  In S111, the main CPU 61 determines whether or not the waiting time timer is “0”. When determining that the waiting time timer is “0”, the main CPU 61 shifts the processing to S112. If it is determined that the waiting time timer is not “0”, the special symbol variation time management processing routine is terminated.

  In S112, the main CPU 61 performs processing for setting (storing) a value (02H) indicating special symbol display time management in the special symbol control state flag, and moves the processing to S113.

  In S113, the main CPU 61 performs processing for setting a special symbol effect stop command. In this process, the main CPU 61 performs a process of setting (storing) a special symbol effect stop command in the main RAM 63. The special symbol effect stop command is supplied as a symbol stop command from the main CPU 61 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 71 of the sub control circuit 70, so that the sub control circuit 70 recognizes the symbol stop. If this process ends, the process moves to S114.

  In S <b> 114, the main CPU 61 performs processing for setting a post-confirmation waiting time in an area functioning as a waiting time timer in the main RAM 63. When this process is finished, the special symbol variation time management process routine is finished.

[Special symbol display time management process]
FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing a special symbol display time management process executed by the main CPU 61. This special symbol display time management process is executed in units of the following steps.

  As shown in FIG. 30, in S120, the main CPU 61 performs a process of determining whether or not the control state flag is a value (02H) indicating the special symbol display time management process. If the main CPU 61 determines that the control state flag is a value (02H) indicating the special symbol display time management process, the process proceeds to S121. On the other hand, when the main CPU 61 determines that the control state flag is not the value (02H) indicating the special symbol display time management process, the main CPU 61 ends the special symbol display time management process routine.

  In S121, the main CPU 61 determines whether or not the value of the waiting time timer corresponding to the special symbol display time management process is “0”. When the value of the waiting time timer is “0”, the main CPU 61 shifts the process to S122. On the other hand, when the value of the waiting time timer is not “0”, the main CPU 61 shifts the process to S124.

  In S122, the main CPU 61 performs processing for determining whether or not it is a big hit. If the main CPU 61 determines that it is a big hit, it moves the process to S123. On the other hand, if the main CPU 61 determines that it is not a big hit, the special symbol display time management processing routine is terminated.

  In S123, the main CPU 61 performs processing for clearing the game state flag. That is, the main CPU 61 executes a process of setting a value (00H) indicating a normal gaming state (non-probability change / non-time reduction) in the gaming state flag. When this process is finished, the special symbol display time management process routine is finished.

  In S124, the main CPU 61 performs a process of determining whether or not it is a big hit. If the main CPU 61 determines that it is a big hit, it moves the process to S131. On the other hand, if the main CPU 61 determines that it is not a big hit, it moves the process to S125.

  In S125, the main CPU 61 determines whether or not the value of the time reduction counter is “0”. The time-saving counter is a counter for counting the remaining number of games (symbol fluctuation frequency) in the time-saving gaming state. When the value of the time reduction counter is “0”, the main CPU 61 shifts the process to S130. On the other hand, when the value of the time reduction counter is not “0”, the main CPU 61 shifts the process to S126.

  In S126, the main CPU 61 performs a process of subtracting 1 from the value of the time reduction counter. If this process ends, the process moves to S127.

  In S127, the main CPU 61 determines again whether or not the value of the time reduction counter is “0”. When the value of the time reduction counter is “0”, the main CPU 61 shifts the process to S128. On the other hand, when the value of the time reduction counter is not “0”, the main CPU 61 shifts the process to S130.

  In S128, the main CPU 61 performs a process of clearing the time reduction count flag. If this process ends, the process moves to S129.

  In step S129, the main CPU 61 performs processing for setting a time reduction end command. In this process, the main CPU 61 performs a process of setting (storing) a time saving end command indicating the end of the time saving gaming state in the main RAM 63. Then, the short time end command is supplied as a command indicating the gaming state from the main CPU 61 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 71 of the sub control circuit 70 so that the sub control circuit 70 recognizes the end of the short time gaming state. Become. If this process ends, the process moves to S130. Although not shown in particular, the main CPU 61 performs the same processing for the probability variation counter, and when the value of the probability variation counter is “0”, the probability variation count flag is cleared to indicate the end of the probability variation gaming state. A process of setting (storing) a probability change end command in the main RAM 63 is performed. The probability change end command is supplied as a command indicating a game state from the main CPU 61 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 71 of the sub control circuit 70, whereby the sub control circuit 70 recognizes the end of the probability change game state.

  In S <b> 130, the main CPU 61 performs a process for determining whether or not it is a small hit. If the main CPU 61 determines that it is a small hit, it moves the process to S131. On the other hand, if the main CPU 61 determines that it is not a small hit, it moves the process to S136.

  In S <b> 131, the main CPU 61 performs a process of setting a value (03H) indicating the hit start interval management process in the control state flag of the main RAM 63. If this process ends, the process moves to S132.

  In S <b> 132, the main CPU 61 performs a process of setting the value of the waiting time timer as the hit start interval time corresponding to the special symbol in the main RAM 63. If this process ends, the process moves to S133.

  In S <b> 133, the main CPU 61 performs processing for setting “FFH” in the main RAM 63 as the value of the special winning opening opening number counter. If this process ends, the process moves to S134. Here, setting “FFH” as the value of the winning prize opening number counter corresponds to setting “−1”.

  In S <b> 134, the main CPU 61 performs processing for setting a special symbol effect stop command in the main RAM 63. The special symbol effect stop command is supplied from the main CPU 61 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 71 of the sub control circuit 70, so that the sub control circuit 70 recognizes the special symbol effect stop. If this process ends, the process moves to S135.

  In S135, the main CPU 61 performs processing for setting a big hit or small hit winning start display command corresponding to the special symbol. In this process, the hit start display command is supplied from the main CPU 61 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 71 of the sub control circuit 70, so that the sub control circuit 70 starts the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state. Become aware. The hit start display command includes data indicating a specific hit opening / closing pattern as well as the start of the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state. The sub CPU 71 determines an effect pattern in the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state based on the data indicating the hit opening / closing pattern included in the winning start display command. When this process is finished, the special symbol display time management process routine is finished.

  In S136, the main CPU 61 performs a process of setting a value (07H) indicating the end process of the special symbol game as the control state flag of the main RAM 63. If this process ends, the process moves to S137.

  In S <b> 136, the main CPU 61 performs processing for setting a special symbol effect stop command in the main RAM 63. When this process is finished, the special symbol display time management process routine is finished.

[Period start interval management processing]
FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing a hit start interval management process executed by the main CPU 61. This hit start interval management process is executed in units of the following steps.

  As shown in FIG. 31, in S140, the main CPU 61 performs a process of determining whether or not the control state flag is a value (03H) indicating a hit start interval management process. When the main CPU 61 determines that the control state flag is a value (03H) indicating the hit start interval management process, the main CPU 61 shifts the process to S141. On the other hand, when the main CPU 61 determines that the control state flag is not a value indicating the hit start interval management process (03H), the main CPU 61 ends the hit start interval management process routine.

  In S141, the main CPU 61 determines whether or not the value of the waiting time timer as the hit start interval time is “0”. When determining that the value of the waiting time timer is “0”, the main CPU 61 shifts the process to S142. On the other hand, when determining that the value of the waiting time timer is not “0”, the main CPU 61 ends the hit start interval management processing routine.

  In S142, the main CPU 61 performs a process of determining a hit opening / closing pattern with reference to the hit type determination table shown in FIG. In this process, the main CPU 61 performs a process of setting (storing) data of a hit opening / closing pattern indicating a big winning opening / closing pattern corresponding to the type of the big winning symbol or the small winning symbol in a predetermined area of the main RAM 63. Note that hit / open / close pattern data for opening / closing the specific area 38A is also set here. The main CPU 61 performs round control based on the hit opening / closing pattern corresponding to the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol determined in S142. If this process ends, the process moves to S143.

  In S143, the main CPU 61 performs a process of setting (storing) the special winning opening opening number counter upper limit value in a predetermined area of the main RAM 63, and moves the process to S144.

  In S144, the main CPU 61 performs a process of adding “1” to the special winning opening opening number counter, and moves the process to S145.

  In S <b> 145, the main CPU 61 performs a process of setting a value of a waiting time timer as a waiting time after determination of big hit or small hit in the main RAM 63. If this process ends, the process moves to S146.

  In S <b> 146, the main CPU 61 performs processing for setting (storing) a special winning opening open display command in a predetermined area of the main RAM 63. In this case, the display command during the opening of the special winning opening becomes data indicating the start of the round game. The special winning opening opening display command is supplied from the main CPU 61 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 71 of the sub control circuit 70. If this process ends, the process moves to S147.

  In S147, the main CPU 61 performs a process of setting a value (04H) indicating the big prize opening opening process in the control state flag in a predetermined area functioning as a control state flag in the main RAM 63. If this process ends, the process moves to S148.

  In S <b> 148, the main CPU 61 performs a process of clearing the value of the big prize winning prize counter in the main RAM 63. If this process ends, the process moves to S149.

  In S <b> 149, the main CPU 61 performs a process of setting the value of the waiting time timer as the special winning opening opening time in the main RAM 63. If this process ends, the process moves to S150.

  In S <b> 150, the main CPU 61 performs processing for setting data of the 1R round opening / closing pattern in the main RAM 63. At this time, round opening / closing pattern data for opening / closing the specific area 38A is also set. The main CPU 61 performs round control based on the round opening / closing pattern set in S150. If this process ends, the process moves to S151.

  In S <b> 151, the main CPU 61 performs a process of setting the big prize opening opening data in a predetermined area of the main RAM 63. In this process, the main CPU 61 updates the variables positioned in the main RAM 63 based on the data read from the main ROM 62 in order to open the first big prize opening 36 or the second big prize opening 37. The variables stored in this way will drive the first grand prize opening solenoid 360A or the second big prize opening solenoid 370A to open the first big prize opening 36 or the second big prize opening 37. When this process ends, the hit start interval management process routine ends. In the present embodiment, in the case of 1R and 11R in the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state, the second big prize opening 37 is always opened and the data for opening the second big prize opening 37 is used. Is set. Further, here, data for opening and closing the specific area 38A is also set, but data for opening and closing the specific area 38A may be set in other processing.

[Large winning opening process]
FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing the special winning opening opening process executed by the main CPU 61. This special winning opening opening process is executed in units of the following steps.

  As shown in FIG. 32, in S160, the main CPU 61 performs a process of determining whether or not the control state flag is a value (04H) indicating a special winning opening opening process. If the main CPU 61 determines that the control state flag is a value (04H) indicating the big prize opening process, the process proceeds to S161. On the other hand, if the main CPU 61 determines that the control state flag is not the value (04H) indicating the big prize opening process, the big winning hole opening process routine is ended.

  In S161, the main CPU 61 executes a special winning opening / closing process according to the set round opening / closing pattern. This process will be described later with reference to FIG. If this process ends, the process moves to S162.

  In S162, the main CPU 61 performs a process of setting the big prize closing data. In this process, the main CPU 61 updates the variables positioned in the main RAM 63 based on the data read from the main ROM 62 in order to close the special winning opening. The variables stored in this way are used to close the first big prize opening solenoid 360A or the second big prize opening solenoid 370A. If this process ends, the process moves to S163.

  In S163, the main CPU 61 performs a process of determining whether or not a small hit is made. If the main CPU 61 determines that it is a small hit, it moves the process to S168. On the other hand, if the main CPU 61 determines that it is not a small hit, it moves the process to S164.

  In S164, the main CPU 61 determines whether or not the value of the special winning opening opening number counter is greater than or equal to the upper limit of the number of large winning opening (number of rounds). In this process, the main CPU 61 compares the value of the large winning opening opening number counter stored in the main RAM 63 with the upper limit of the large winning opening number (rounds), and the value of the large winning opening number counter It is determined whether or not is equal to or greater than the upper limit value of the number of times of winning the big winning opening. Here, the upper limit value of the number of times of opening of the special winning opening is 16R for the hit opening / closing patterns 1, 4 to 7, for example. If the main CPU 61 determines that the value of the large winning opening opening number counter is equal to or greater than the upper limit of the winning opening opening number, the process proceeds to S168. On the other hand, if the main CPU 61 determines that the value of the special winning opening opening number counter is not greater than or equal to the upper limit of the special winning opening number, the process proceeds to S165.

  In S165, the main CPU 61 refers to the winning prize opening opening pattern table and the interval time table shown in FIG. 16, and sets the value of the waiting time timer as the closing time according to the interval pattern between the corresponding rounds in the main RAM 63. Perform the process. In addition, although the time corresponding to the interval patterns x and y is set as the closing time, a time different from these may be set. If this process ends, the process moves to S166.

  In S166, the main CPU 61 performs a process of setting a value (05H) indicating a waiting time management process before opening the big winning opening in a predetermined area functioning as a control state flag in the main RAM 63. If this process ends, the process moves to S167.

  In S 167, the main CPU 61 performs processing for setting an inter-round display command in a predetermined area of the main RAM 63. The inter-round display command is supplied from the main CPU 61 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 71 of the sub control circuit 70. When this process is finished, the special winning opening opening process routine is finished.

  On the other hand, in S168, the main CPU 61 performs a process of setting the value of the waiting time timer as the hit end interval display time in the main RAM 63. If this process ends, the process moves to S169.

  In S169, the main CPU 61 performs a process of setting a value (06H) indicating the hit end interval process in the control state flag in a predetermined area functioning as a control state flag in the main RAM 63. If this process ends, the process moves to S170.

  In S <b> 170, the main CPU 61 performs processing for setting an interval end display command per special symbol in a predetermined area of the main RAM 63. The special symbol end interval display command is supplied from the main CPU 61 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 71 of the sub control circuit 70 as a command indicating the end of the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state. When this process is finished, the special winning opening opening process routine is finished.

[Big prize opening and closing process]
FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing a special winning opening and closing process executed by the main CPU 61. This special winning opening / closing process is executed in units of the following steps.

  As shown in FIG. 33, in S180, the main CPU 61 refers to the special winning opening / closing pattern table of FIG. 16 and performs a process of acquiring a round opening / closing pattern to be currently executed. If this process ends, the process moves to S181.

  In S181, the main CPU 61 performs processing for setting a control order counter and a repetition count counter. The control order counter is a counter for specifying the control order of the basic opening / closing pattern included in the round opening / closing pattern. The repeat count counter is a counter for counting the number of times the basic open / close pattern is repeatedly executed. In the round opening / closing pattern, the control order and the number of repetitions are defined for each basic opening / closing pattern, and a numerical value indicating the final order among these control orders is defined as the initial value of the control order counter (see FIG. 14). ). If this process ends, the process moves to S182.

  In S <b> 182, the main CPU 61 performs processing for setting the basic opening / closing pattern of the first control order and the number of repetitions in the main RAM 63. The number of repetitions is set in the repetition count counter. If this process ends, the process moves to S183.

  In S183, the main CPU 61 performs processing for determining whether or not the current round is 1R or 11R. That is, it is determined whether or not it is a round in which the displacement member 39 opens and closes with the opening and closing of the second big prize opening 37. If the current round is 1R or 11R, the main CPU 61 shifts the processing to S184. On the other hand, when the current round is neither 1R nor 11R, the main CPU 61 shifts the processing to S185.

  In S184, the main CPU 61 executes a displacement member control process. In this process, the main CPU 61 performs control for opening and closing the displacement member 39 based on the round opening / closing pattern J. That is, the displacement member 39 always opens and closes at the 1R or 11R when the second big prize opening 37 opens and closes. If this process ends, the process moves to S185.

  In S185, the main CPU 61 performs control for opening / closing the special winning opening based on the basic opening / closing pattern defined in the round opening / closing pattern. If this process ends, the process moves to S186.

  In S186, the main CPU 61 determines whether or not the value of the big prize winning prize counter is 10 or more. When the value of the big prize winning prize counter is 10 or more, the main CPU 61 ends the big prize opening / closing process routine. On the other hand, if the value of the big prize winning prize counter is not 10 or more (less than 10), the main CPU 61 shifts the process to S187.

  In S187, the main CPU 61 determines whether or not to end the opening / closing control related to the current round. When the main CPU 61 ends the opening / closing control for the current round, the main CPU 61 shifts the processing to S188. On the other hand, when the main CPU 61 does not end the opening / closing control related to the current round, the main CPU 61 shifts the processing to S185.

  In S188, the main CPU 61 performs a process of subtracting 1 from the value of the repeat count counter. If this process ends, the process moves to S189.

  In S189, the main CPU 61 determines whether or not the value of the repeat count counter is zero. If the value of the repeat count counter is 0, the main CPU 61 moves the process to S190. On the other hand, if the value of the repeat count counter is not 0, the main CPU 61 shifts the process to S185.

  In S190, the main CPU 61 performs a process of subtracting 1 from the value of the control order counter. If this process ends, the process moves to S191.

  In S191, the main CPU 61 determines whether or not the value of the control order counter is zero. When the value of the control order counter is 0, the main CPU 61 ends the special winning opening / closing process routine. On the other hand, if the value of the control order counter is not 0, the main CPU 61 shifts the process to S192.

  In S192, the main CPU 61 performs processing for setting the basic opening / closing pattern of the corresponding control order and the number of repetitions based on the value of the control order counter. When this process is finished, the special winning opening and closing process routine is finished.

[Question management process before opening the big prize opening]
FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing the waiting time question management process before opening the special winning opening, which is executed by the main CPU 61. This waiting time question management process before the special winning opening is opened is executed in units of the following steps.

  As shown in FIG. 34, in S200, the main CPU 61 performs a process of determining whether or not the control state flag is a value (05H) indicating a waiting time management process before the big prize opening. If the main CPU 61 determines that the control state flag is a value (05H) indicating the waiting time management processing before opening the big prize opening, the process proceeds to S201. On the other hand, if the main CPU 61 determines that the control state flag is not the value (05H) indicating the waiting time question management process before opening the big winning opening, the main CPU 61 ends the waiting time management process routine before opening the big winning opening.

  In S201, the main CPU 61 determines whether or not the value of the interval time timer corresponding to the interval between rounds is “0”. When determining that the value of the interval time timer is “0”, the main CPU 61 shifts the processing to S202. On the other hand, when the main CPU 61 determines that the value of the interval time timer is not “0”, the main CPU 61 ends the waiting time question management processing routine before the special winning opening is opened.

  In S <b> 202, the main CPU 61 performs a process of adding “1” to the value of the special winning opening opening number counter in the main RAM 63. If this process ends, the process moves to S203.

  In S203, the main CPU 61 performs processing for setting the data of the corresponding round opening / closing pattern in the main RAM 63 based on the value of the special winning opening opening counter and the special winning opening / closing pattern table of FIG. If this process ends, the process moves to S204.

  In S <b> 204, the main CPU 61 performs a process of setting (storing) display command data during the big prize opening opening in a predetermined area of the main RAM 63. In this case, the display command data during opening of the special winning opening is data indicating the start of the round game. The special winning opening open command data is supplied from the main CPU 61 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 71 of the sub control circuit 70 as a special winning opening open display command. If this process ends, the process moves to S205.

  In S <b> 205, the main CPU 61 performs a process of setting a value (04H) indicating the special winning opening releasing process in a predetermined area functioning as a control state flag in the main RAM 63. If this process ends, the process moves to S206.

  In S206, the main CPU 61 performs a process of determining whether or not it is a big hit. If the main CPU 61 determines that it is a big hit, it moves the process to S207. On the other hand, if the main CPU 61 determines that it is not a big hit, it moves the process to S208.

  In S <b> 207, the main CPU 61 performs a process of clearing the value of the big prize winning prize counter in the main RAM 63. If this process ends, the process moves to S208.

  In S <b> 208, the main CPU 61 performs a process of setting the big prize opening opening data in a predetermined area of the main RAM 63. When this process is finished, the waiting time question management process routine before the special winning opening is finished is finished.

[Hit end interval processing]
FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing the hit end interval process executed by the main CPU 61. This hit end interval process is executed in units of the following steps.

  In S210, the main CPU 61 performs a process of determining whether or not the control state flag of the main RAM 63 is a value (06H) indicating a hit end interval process. If the main CPU 61 determines that the control state flag is a value indicating the hit end interval process (06H), the main CPU 61 shifts the process to S211. On the other hand, when the main CPU 61 determines that the control state flag is not a value indicating the hit end interval process (06H), the main CPU 61 ends the hit end interval process routine.

  In S211, the main CPU 61 determines whether or not the value of the waiting time timer as the hit end interval display time is “0”. In this process, if the main CPU 61 determines that the value of the waiting time timer is “0”, the process proceeds to S212. On the other hand, when determining that the value of the waiting time timer is not “0”, the main CPU 61 ends the hit end interval processing routine.

  In S212, the main CPU 61 sets a value (07H) indicating the end of the special symbol game in the main RAM 63 in the special symbol control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to S213.

  In S <b> 213, the main CPU 61 performs processing for setting the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol and the drive control data corresponding to the gaming state in a predetermined area of the main RAM 63. When this process is finished, the hit end interval process routine is finished.

[Special symbol game end processing]
FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing a special symbol game end process executed by the main CPU 61. This special symbol game end process is executed in units of the following steps.

  As shown in FIG. 36, in S220, the main CPU 61 performs a process of determining whether or not the control state flag of the main RAM 63 is a value (07H) indicating a special symbol game end process. When the main CPU 61 determines that the control state flag is a value (07H) indicating the special symbol game end process, the process proceeds to S221. On the other hand, when the main CPU 61 determines that the control state flag is not a value (07H) indicating the special symbol game end process, the special symbol game end process routine is ended.

  In step S <b> 221, the main CPU 61 performs processing for setting a value (00H) indicating a special symbol storage check in the main RAM 63 as a control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to S221.

  In S222, the main CPU 61 performs processing for setting a special symbol end command. In this process, the main CPU 61 performs a process of setting (storing) a special symbol end command indicating the end of the special symbol game in the main RAM 63. Then, the special symbol end command is supplied from the main CPU 61 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 71 of the sub control circuit 70, so that the sub control circuit 70 recognizes the end of the special symbol game. When this process ends, the special symbol game end process routine ends.

[System timer interrupt processing by main CPU]
FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing a system timer interrupt process executed by the main CPU 61. This system timer interrupt process is executed in units of the following steps. Even when the main CPU 61 is executing the main process, the main CPU 61 may interrupt the main process and execute the system timer interrupt process. This system timer interrupt process is executed in response to clock pulses generated from the reset clock pulse generation circuit 67 every predetermined period (for example, 2 ms).

  As shown in FIG. 37, in S230, the main CPU 61 performs a register saving process. If this process ends, the process moves to S231.

  In S <b> 231, the main CPU 61 performs a process of adding 1 to the value of the system timer monitoring timer stored in the main RAM 63. The system timer monitoring timer is a monitoring timer for executing a predetermined process (special symbol control process or the like) on the condition that the system timer interrupt process is started a predetermined number of times (three times). If this process ends, the process moves to S232.

  In S232, the main CPU 61 performs processing for setting clear data in the watchdog output data. In this process, the main CPU 61 sets clear data in the watchdog output data and transmits a control signal based on the watchdog output data to the initial reset circuit 64. The initial reset circuit 64 releases the voltage of the capacitor based on the received control signal. When a predetermined time (for example, 3100 ms) determined by the capacitance of the capacitor connected to the initial reset circuit 64 elapses after the watchdog timer provided in the initial reset circuit 64 is cleared, the main CPU 61 starts from the initial reset circuit 64. A system reset signal is output. When the system reset signal is input from the initial reset circuit 64, the main CPU 61 enters a system reset state. If this process ends, the process moves to S233.

  In S233, the main CPU 61 performs a random number update process. In this process, the main CPU 61 performs a process of updating the random number. For example, the main CPU 61 updates random numbers such as a winning determination random number counter, a winning symbol determination random number counter, a normal symbol determination random number counter, and an effect condition determination random number counter. The hit determination random number counter and the hit symbol determination random number counter are not fair if the update timing of the counter value is indefinite. Therefore, a fixed timing every 2 ms is required to ensure this. I am trying to update with. If this process ends, the process moves to S234.

  In S234, the main CPU 61 performs switch input processing. In this process, the main CPU 61 determines whether or not each switch corresponding to each winning area has detected a winning. For example, when detecting a winning, the main CPU 61 sets “1 (ON)” to the bit corresponding to the winning area determined to have won. This switch input process will be described later with reference to FIG. If this process ends, the process moves to S235.

  In S235, the main CPU 61 performs fraud detection processing. In this process, the main CPU 61 performs a process of detecting an illegal operation based on the vibration detection signal from the vibration detection sensor 86. This fraud detection process will be described later with reference to FIGS. If this process ends, the process moves to S236.

  In S236, the main CPU 61 performs a register return process. In this process, the main CPU 61 performs a process of restoring the register to the address before the interrupt process. When this process is finished, the system timer interrupt process routine is finished.

[Switch input processing]
FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing switch input processing executed by the main CPU 61. This switch input process is executed in units of the following steps.

  As shown in FIG. 38, in S240, the main CPU 61 performs prize ball-related switch check processing. In this process, the main CPU 61 determines whether or not there is an input from the general winning opening left switch 400A, the general winning opening right switch 400B, the first starting winning opening switch 320, and the second starting winning opening switch 330. When it is determined that the general winning opening left switch 400A or the general winning opening right switch 400B has been input, a process of adding 1 to the value of the general winning opening prize ball counter is performed, and the first start winning opening switch 320 or the second When it is determined that there is an input from the start winning prize switch 330, a process of adding 1 to the value of the corresponding start opening winning counter is performed. If this process ends, the process moves to S241.

  In S241, the main CPU 61 performs a special symbol related switch check process. This special symbol related switch check process will be described later with reference to FIG. If this process ends, the process moves to S242.

  In S242, the main CPU 61 performs a normal symbol related switch check process. In this process, the main CPU 61 determines whether or not there is an input from the passing gate switch 350, in other words, whether or not a game ball is detected. 4), and if it is determined that it is the upper limit, this process is terminated. If it is determined that the upper limit is not reached, the hit determination random number value is extracted from the hit determination random number counter of the normal symbol game, the hit determination random number value is further extracted from the hit symbol determination random number counter, and the normal RAM 63 normal Processing to store in the symbol storage area is performed. If this process ends, the process moves to S243.

  In S243, the main CPU 61 performs an abnormality-related switch check process. In this process, the main CPU 61 determines whether or not there is an abnormality in a signal from an abnormality-related switch such as an open / close switch of the glass door 4. For example, when it is detected that the glass door 4 is opened based on a signal from the opening / closing switch of the glass door 4, a process for notifying abnormality is performed, and if no abnormality is detected, the process goes to S244. Move processing. In addition, as a process based on the vibration detection signal from the vibration detection sensor 86, a later-described fraud detection process is separately performed.

  In S244, the main CPU 61 performs a firing-related switch check process. In this process, the main CPU 61 performs a process for controlling the firing operation based on, for example, a signal from the touch sensor of the launching device 26. When this process is finished, the switch input process routine is finished.

[Special design related switch check processing]
FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing a special symbol related switch check process executed by the main CPU 61. This special symbol related switch check process is executed in units of the following steps.

  As shown in FIG. 39, in S250, the main CPU 61 performs a process of determining whether or not a winning of a game ball to the first start port 32 is detected based on a detection signal from the first start port switch 320. Do. In this process, the main CPU 61 determines whether or not the bit of the first start port winning detection counter corresponding to the detection signal from the first start port switch 320 is “1 (ON)”, and the first start port If the winning detection counter bit is “1 (ON)”, the process proceeds to S251. If the first start opening winning detection counter bit is not “1 (ON)”, the process proceeds to S257. .

  In S251, the main CPU 61 performs a process of determining whether or not the number of start memories of the first special symbol is 4 or more. In this process, the main CPU 61 determines whether or not the number of start memories of the first special symbol, that is, the number of holds is 4 or more. If it is determined that the number of holds is 4 or more, the special symbol related switch check processing routine is terminated. If it is determined that the number of holds is not 4 or more, the process proceeds to S252.

  In S252, the main CPU 61 performs a process of adding “1” to the number of start memories of the first special symbol. In this process, the main CPU 61 performs a process of adding “1” to the value of the number of reserved first symbol symbols stored in the main RAM 63. If this process ends, the process moves to S253.

  In S253, the main CPU 61 performs various random value acquisition processes. In this process, the main CPU 61 extracts a hit determination random number value of the special symbol game from the hit determination random number counter by so-called special symbol lottery, and further extracts a hit symbol determination random value from the hit symbol determination random number counter. Then, the rendering condition determination random value is extracted from the rendering condition determination random number counter and stored in the first special symbol start storage area of the main RAM 63.

  In the present embodiment, the first special symbol start storage area is from the first special symbol start storage area (0) to the first special symbol start storage area (4), and is stored in the first special symbol start storage area (0). The determination results based on the hit determination random numbers are derived and displayed by the first special symbol, and are obtained by winning the game ball at the first starting port 32 during the variation of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Are sequentially stored in the first special symbol start storage area (1) to the first special symbol start storage area (4). If this process ends, the process moves to S254.

  In S254, the main CPU 61 performs processing for setting the first special symbol variation state data. In this process, the main CPU 61 performs a process of setting the first special symbol variation state data in a predetermined area of the main RAM 63. If this process ends, the process moves to S255.

  In S255, the main CPU 61 performs a winning effect determination process. In this process, the main CPU 61 determines whether or not to win a prize based on a random number lottery. If this process ends, the process moves to S256.

  In S <b> 256, the main CPU 61 sets a start winning command in a predetermined area of the main RAM 63. The start winning command includes information indicating a winning determination random number and information indicating a winning symbol determining random number. The start winning command is supplied from the main CPU 61 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 71 of the sub control circuit 70, so that the sub control circuit 70 recognizes that a game ball has been won and the winning lottery result is determined. It becomes like this. The data of the start winning command includes data for executing an effect such as changing the display mode of the reserved ball that is displayed as a winning effect when it is determined that the winning effect is determined in the process of S255. As a result, a so-called “prefetching effect” in which an effect is executed based on the start-up memory before the execution of variation is possible. When this process ends, the special symbol related switch check processing routine ends.

  In S <b> 257, the main CPU 61 performs a process of determining whether or not a winning of a game ball to the second start port 33 is detected based on a detection signal from the second start port switch 330. In this process, the main CPU 61 determines whether or not the bit of the second start port winning detection counter corresponding to the detection signal from the second start port switch 330 is “1 (ON)”, and the second start port If the winning detection counter bit is “1 (ON)”, the process proceeds to S258, and if the second start opening winning detection counter bit is not “1 (ON)”, the special symbol related switch check is performed. The processing routine ends.

  In S258, the main CPU 61 performs a process of determining whether or not the number of start memories of the second special symbol is 4 or more. In this process, the main CPU 61 determines whether or not the number of start memories of the second special symbol, that is, the number of holds is 4 or more. If it is determined that the number of holds is 4 or more, the special symbol related switch check processing routine is terminated. If it is determined that the number of holds is not 4 or more, the process proceeds to S259.

  In S259, the main CPU 61 performs a process of adding “1” to the number of start memories of the second special symbol. In this process, the main CPU 61 performs a process of adding “1” to the value of the number of reserves of the second special symbol stored in the main RAM 63. If this process ends, the process moves to S260.

  In S260, the main CPU 61 performs various random value acquisition processes. In this process, the main CPU 61 extracts a hit determination random number value of the special symbol game from the hit determination random number counter by so-called special symbol lottery, and further extracts a hit symbol determination random value from the hit symbol determination random number counter. The random number value for effect condition determination is extracted from the effect condition determination random number counter and stored in the second special symbol start storage area of the main RAM 63.

  In the present embodiment, the second special symbol start storage area is from the second special symbol start storage area (0) to the second special symbol start storage area (4), and is stored in the second special symbol start storage area (0). The determination result based on the hit determination random number is derived and displayed by the second special symbol, and the various kinds obtained by winning the game ball at the second starting port 33 during the variation of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Are sequentially stored in the second special symbol start storage area (1) to the second special symbol start storage area (4). If this process ends, the process moves to S261.

  In S261, the main CPU 61 performs processing for setting the second special symbol variation state data. In this process, the main CPU 61 performs a process of setting the second special symbol variation state data in a predetermined area of the main RAM 63. If this process ends, the process moves to S262.

  In S262, the main CPU 61 performs a winning effect determination process. In this process, the main CPU 61 determines whether or not to win a prize based on a random number lottery. If this process ends, the process moves to S263.

  In S <b> 263, the main CPU 61 sets a start winning command in a predetermined area of the main RAM 63. The start winning command is as described above. When this process ends, the special symbol related switch check processing routine ends.

[Injustice detection processing]
FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing fraud detection processing executed by the main CPU 61. This fraud detection process is executed in units of the following steps.

  As shown in FIG. 40, in S270, the main CPU 61 performs vibration detection processing. This vibration detection process will be described later with reference to FIG. If this process ends, the process moves to S271.

  In S271, the main CPU 61 performs fraud determination processing. This fraud determination process will be described later with reference to FIG. When this process ends, the fraud detection process routine ends.

[Vibration detection processing]
FIG. 41 is a flowchart showing vibration detection processing executed by the main CPU 61. This vibration detection process is executed in units of the following steps.

  As shown in FIG. 41, in S280, the main CPU 61 performs a process of determining whether or not the vibration detection signal from the vibration detection sensor 86 is detected as an on state. When the main CPU 61 detects the vibration detection signal as the on state, the main CPU 61 shifts the processing to S281. On the other hand, when the main CPU 61 does not detect the vibration detection signal as an on state but detects it as an off state, the main CPU 61 shifts the processing to S283.

  In S281, the main CPU 61 performs a process of determining whether or not a time of, for example, 40 ms has elapsed since the on edge of the vibration detection signal. When 40 ms has elapsed from the on-edge of the vibration detection signal, the main CPU 61 shifts the processing to S282. On the other hand, if 40 ms has not elapsed since the on-edge of the vibration detection signal, the main CPU 61 shifts the processing to S283.

  In S <b> 282, the main CPU 61 performs processing for turning on the vibration detection flag and setting it in the main RAM 63. When this process ends, the vibration detection process routine ends. In addition, as a process of S281 and S282, you may make it set a vibration detection flag to ON, for example, when the on edge and off edge of a vibration detection signal are detected more than predetermined times.

  In S283, the main CPU 61 performs a process of determining whether or not a time of, for example, 600 ms has elapsed since the off edge of the vibration detection signal. When 600 ms elapses from the off edge of the vibration detection signal, the main CPU 61 shifts the process to S284. On the other hand, when 600 ms has not elapsed since the off edge of the vibration detection signal, the main CPU 61 ends the vibration detection processing routine.

  In S284, the main CPU 61 performs processing for turning off the vibration detection flag and setting it in the main RAM 63. When this process ends, the vibration detection process routine ends.

[Illegal judgment processing]
FIG. 42 is a flowchart showing the fraud determination process executed by the main CPU 61. This fraud determination process is executed in units of the following steps.

  As shown in FIG. 42, in S290, the main CPU 61 performs a process of determining whether or not the vibration detection flag of the main RAM 63 is set to ON. When the vibration detection flag is set to ON, the main CPU 61 shifts the process to S291. On the other hand, when the vibration detection flag is set to OFF, the main CPU 61 ends the fraud determination processing routine.

  In S291, the main CPU 61 performs processing for turning on the security signal output flag and setting it in the main RAM 63. The security signal output flag indicates that external output of the security signal is permitted according to the ON state of the vibration detection signal. When this process ends, the process moves to S292.

  In S292, the main CPU 61 performs processing for determining whether or not the specific area is operating based on the specific area operating signal. When the main CPU 61 determines that the specific area 38A is in operation when the specific area in-operation signal is detected as an on state, the process proceeds to S293. On the other hand, when the main CPU 61 determines that the specific area 38A is not in operation because the specific area in-operation signal is detected as an off state, the fraud determination processing routine is terminated. In the process of S292, it may be determined whether or not the displacement member 39 arranged in the specific area 38A is actually operating.

  In S293, the main CPU 61 performs processing for turning on the sub illegal signal output flag and setting it in the main RAM 63. The sub fraudulent signal output flag permits external output of the security signal when the vibration detection signal is in the on state and the displacement member 39 in the specific area 38A is in operation. This indicates that the CPU 71 is permitted to transmit a command including information indicating an illegal operation. That is, if only the process of S291 is executed, only the security signal is output to the outside, but if the process of S293 is also executed subsequent to S291, the 1st or 11R second big prize opening When the displacing member 39 is opened / closed in accordance with the opening / closing of 37, not only a security signal is output to the outside but also a command including information indicating an illegal operation is transmitted to the sub CPU 71. When this process is terminated, the fraud determination process routine is terminated.

[Game information data generation processing]
FIG. 43 is a flowchart showing game information data generation processing executed by the main CPU 61. This game information data generation process is executed in units of the following steps.

  As shown in FIG. 43, in S300, the main CPU 61 determines whether or not the security signal output flag is on. If the main CPU 61 determines that the security signal output flag is on, it moves the process to S301, and if it determines that the security signal output flag is not on, it moves the process to S304.

  In S301, the main CPU 61 performs processing for setting the security signal output flag to OFF. In this process, the main CPU 61 turns off the security signal output flag that is turned on. When this process is finished, the main CPU 61 shifts the process to S302.

  In S302, the main CPU 61 performs processing for setting a minimum output period in the security signal output timer. In this process, the main CPU 61 sets the minimum output period 60s, which is the security signal output time, in the security signal output timer. The time set in the security signal output timer can be changed to any time other than 60 s. When this process is finished, the main CPU 61 shifts the process to S303.

  In S303, the main CPU 61 performs processing for setting security signal output data. In this process, the main CPU 61 generates and sets a security signal. When this process is finished, the main CPU 61 shifts the process to S306.

  In S304, the main CPU 61 determines whether or not the value of the security signal output timer is zero. In this process, the main CPU 61 determines whether or not the value of the security signal output timer is 0. If the main CPU 61 determines that the value of the security signal output timer is 0, the process proceeds to S305 and the security signal is output. If it is determined that the value of the output timer is not 0, the process proceeds to S310.

  In S305, the main CPU 61 performs processing for clearing the security signal output data. In this process, the main CPU 61 clears the security signal output data. When this process is finished, the main CPU 61 shifts the process to S306.

  In S306, the main CPU 61 determines whether or not the sub illegal signal output flag is on. In this process, the main CPU 61 determines whether or not the sub illegal signal output flag is on. If it is determined that the sub illegal signal output flag is on, the main CPU 61 shifts the process to S307 and outputs the sub illegal signal output. If it is determined that the flag is not on, the process proceeds to S310.

  In S307, the main CPU 61 performs a process of setting the sub illegal signal output flag to OFF. In this process, the main CPU 61 turns off the sub invalid signal output flag that is turned on. When this process ends, the main CPU 61 shifts the process to S308.

  In S308, the main CPU 61 performs processing for setting the minimum output period in the sub-illegal signal output timer. In this process, the main CPU 61 sets a minimum transmission period 30 s, which is a transmission time of a command indicating an illegal operation, in the sub illegal signal output timer. Note that the time set in the sub fraudulent signal output timer can be changed to any time other than 30 s. When this process ends, the main CPU 61 shifts the process to S309.

  In step S309, the main CPU 61 performs processing for setting the sub-illegal signal as output data. In this process, the main CPU 61 performs a process of generating a command indicating an illegal operation as a sub illegal signal and setting the command as a transmission command. When this process ends, the main CPU 61 ends the game information data generation process routine.

  In S310, the main CPU 61 determines whether or not the value of the sub unauthorized signal output timer is zero. In this process, the main CPU 61 determines whether or not the value of the sub illegal signal output timer is 0. If the main CPU 61 determines that the value of the sub incorrect signal output timer is 0, the process proceeds to S311. If it is determined that the value of the sub illegal signal output timer is not 0, the game information data generation processing routine is terminated.

  In S311, the main CPU 61 performs a process of clearing the sub illegal signal output data. In this process, the main CPU 61 clears a transmission command indicating an unauthorized operation as sub unauthorized signal output data. When this process ends, the main CPU 61 ends the game information data generation process routine.

  By such processing, the main CPU 61 sets the security signal output data unless the value of the security signal output timer is 0, and performs the illegal operation as the sub unauthorized signal output data unless the value of the sub unauthorized signal output timer is 0. It is configured to set the send command shown. As a result, the main CPU 61 continuously outputs the security signal to the outside until the value of the security signal output timer becomes 0, and continuously exhibits an illegal operation until the value of the sub unauthorized signal output timer becomes 0. A transmission command is transmitted to the sub CPU 71.

[Port output processing]
FIG. 44 is a flowchart showing port output processing executed by the main CPU 61. This port output process is executed in units of the following steps.

  As shown in FIG. 44, in S320, the main CPU 61 determines whether security signal output data is set. In this process, if the main CPU 61 determines that the security signal output data is set, it moves the process to S321, and if it determines that the security signal output data is not set, it proceeds to S322. Move.

  In S321, the main CPU 61 performs security signal output processing. In this process, the main CPU 61 performs a process of externally outputting the set security signal output data. When this process is finished, the main CPU 61 shifts the process to S322.

  In S322, the main CPU 61 determines whether or not the sub invalid signal output data is set. In this process, if the main CPU 61 determines that the transmission command indicating the illegal operation is set as the sub illegal signal output data, the main CPU 61 moves the process to S323 and transmits the transmission command indicating the illegal operation as the sub illegal signal output data. When it is determined that is not set, the port output processing routine is terminated.

  In S323, the main CPU 61 performs a sub unauthorized signal output process. In this process, the main CPU 61 performs a process of transmitting a transmission command indicating an illegal operation as the set sub illegal signal. When this process ends, the main CPU 61 ends the port output process routine.

[Control by sub CPU]
Next, processing executed by the sub CPU 71 will be described below with reference to FIGS. The sub CPU 71 of the sub control circuit 70 receives various commands from the main control circuit 60 and performs various processes such as a display control process.

[Sub control circuit main processing by sub CPU]
FIG. 45 is a flowchart showing a sub control circuit main process executed by the sub CPU 71. This sub-control circuit main process is executed in units of the following steps.

  As shown in FIG. 45, in S330, the sub CPU 71 performs a process of initialization in response to power-on. If this process ends, the process moves to S331.

  In step S <b> 331, the sub CPU 71 performs processing for updating the random number values (such as the effect determination random number counter value and the stop symbol determination random number counter value) stored in the work RAM 73. If this process ends, the process moves to S332.

  In S332, the sub CPU 71 performs command analysis processing. In this processing, the sub CPU 71 performs processing for analyzing a command received from the main control circuit 60 and stored in the reception buffer of the work RAM 73. This command analysis processing will be described later with reference to FIG. If this process ends, the process moves to S333.

  In S333, the sub CPU 71 performs an effect control process. In this process, for example, the sub CPU 71 executes a control process for controlling the movable effect device 42 that drives the upper movable effect member 42A and the lower movable effect member 42B, and also performs a control process for notifying an unauthorized operation. Run. This command analysis processing will be described later with reference to FIG. If this process ends, the process moves to S334.

  In S334, the sub CPU 71 performs display control processing. In this process, the sub CPU 71 transmits data for display in the display area 13 </ b> A of the liquid crystal display device 13 to the display control circuit 76. A display control circuit 76 including a VDP (Video Display Processor) receives various image data such as identification symbol data, background image data, and rendering image data based on data for displaying the rendering image from the sub CPU 71. The data is read from the image data ROM, superimposed, and displayed on the display area 13A of the liquid crystal display device 13. If this process ends, the process moves to S335.

  In S335, the sub CPU 71 performs control processing such as sound and lamp. In this process, the sub CPU 71 controls the sound generated from the speakers 10 a, 10 b, and 10 c through the sound control circuit 77, and emits light (turns on and blinks) through the lamp control circuit 78. A lamp control process for controlling the lamp is executed. When this process is completed, the process moves to S331, and thereafter, the processes of S311 to S335 are repeated.

  On the other hand, even if the sub CPU 71 is executing the sub control circuit main process, the sub control circuit main process may be interrupted and a timer interrupt process or a command interrupt process to be described later may be executed. Hereinafter, the timer interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG. 46, and the command interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG.

[Timer interrupt processing]
FIG. 46 is a flowchart showing a timer interrupt process executed by the sub CPU 71. This timer interrupt process is executed in units of the following steps.

  As shown in FIG. 46, in S340, the sub CPU 71 performs processing for saving the register. In this process, the sub CPU 71 performs a process of saving the value used in the program being executed stored in each register (storage area). If this process ends, the process moves to S341.

  In S341, the sub CPU 71 performs various timer update processes. If this process ends, the process moves to S342.

  In S342, the sub CPU 71 performs a button switch input detection process. In this process, the sub CPU 71 performs a process of detecting the presence / absence of an operation input by the push operation button 9A or the jog dial 9B. If this process ends, the process moves to S343.

  In S343, the sub CPU 71 performs processing for restoring the register. In this processing, the sub CPU 71 performs processing for returning the program saved in S340 to each register. When this process is finished, the timer interrupt process routine is finished.

[Command interrupt processing]
FIG. 47 is a flowchart showing command interrupt processing executed by the sub CPU 71. This command interrupt process is executed in units of the following steps.

  As shown in FIG. 47, in S350, the sub CPU 71 performs processing for saving a register. In this process, the sub CPU 71 performs a process of saving the program being executed stored in each register (storage area). If this process ends, the process moves to S351.

  In S351, the sub CPU 71 performs processing for storing the received command in the buffer. In this processing, the sub CPU 71 performs processing for storing the command transmitted from the main CPU 61 and received in the reception buffer area of the work RAM 73. For example, the sub CPU 71 receives various commands transmitted from the main control circuit 60. In this process, the stored command is analyzed by the command analysis process shown in FIG. If this process ends, the process moves to S352.

  In S352, the sub CPU 71 performs processing for restoring the register. In this processing, the sub CPU 71 performs processing for restoring the program saved in S350 to each register. When this process is finished, the command interrupt process routine is finished.

[Command analysis processing]
FIG. 48 is a flowchart showing command analysis processing executed by the sub CPU 71. This command analysis process is executed in units of the following steps.

  As shown in FIG. 48, in S360, the sub CPU 71 performs a process of determining whether or not a command has been received. In this process, if the sub CPU 71 determines that a command has been received, it moves the process to S361. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 71 determines that a command has not been received, the command analysis processing routine ends.

  In S361, the sub CPU 71 reads the received command data, and determines whether or not a special symbol effect start command is received as the read command. The special symbol effect start command includes data on the game state, the variation pattern, the special symbol, the remaining probability variation number, and the remaining number of short times. If the sub CPU 71 determines that a special symbol effect start command has been received, it moves the process to S362. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 71 determines that it has not received the special symbol effect start command, it moves the process to S363.

  In S362, the sub CPU 71 performs a special symbol effect start command reception process. In this process, the sub CPU 71 determines an effect pattern or the like including a decorative symbol variation display mode based on the received special symbol effect start command, and sets the determined effect pattern data or the like in a predetermined storage area of the work RAM 73. To do. When this processing is finished, the command analysis processing routine is finished.

  In S363, the sub CPU 71 reads the received command data, and determines whether or not a special symbol effect stop command is received as the read command. The special symbol effect stop command includes data on the game state, special symbol, 1 subtracted remaining number of changes and remaining short time. If the sub CPU 71 determines that it has received the special symbol effect stop command, it moves the process to S364. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 71 determines that it has not received the special symbol effect stop command, it moves the process to S365.

  In S364, the sub CPU 71 performs a special symbol effect stop command reception process. In this process, the sub CPU 71 determines a corresponding stop decoration symbol or the like based on the received special symbol effect stop command, and sets the determined stop decoration symbol data or the like in a predetermined storage area of the work RAM 73. When this processing is finished, the command analysis processing routine is finished.

  In S365, the sub CPU 71 reads the received command data and determines whether or not a special symbol start command has been received as the read command. If the sub CPU 71 determines that the start command per special symbol has been received, it moves the process to S366. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 71 determines that a special symbol start command has not been received, it moves the process to S367.

  In S366, the sub CPU 71 executes a special symbol start command reception process. In this process, the sub CPU 71 determines an effect pattern or the like at the time of hitting based on the received special symbol start command, and sets the determined effect pattern data or the like in a predetermined storage area of the work RAM 73. When this processing is finished, the command analysis processing routine is finished.

  In S367, the sub CPU 71 reads the received command data, and determines whether a special symbol end command is received as the read command. If the sub CPU 71 determines that a special symbol end command has been received, it moves the process to S368. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 71 determines that an end command per special symbol has not been received, it moves the process to S369.

  In S368, the sub CPU 71 executes a special symbol end command reception process. In this process, the sub CPU 71 determines an effect pattern or the like at the end of the hit based on the received special symbol end command, and sets the determined effect pattern data or the like in a predetermined storage area of the work RAM 73. When this processing is finished, the command analysis processing routine is finished.

  In S369, the sub CPU 71 executes a sub-illegal signal reception process. This sub-illegal signal reception process will be described later with reference to FIG. When this processing is finished, the command analysis processing routine is finished.

[Sub-illegal signal reception processing]
FIG. 49 is a flowchart showing a sub-illegal signal reception process executed by the sub CPU 71. This sub illegal signal reception process is a process executed when a command indicating an illegal operation is received, and is executed in units of the following steps.

  As shown in FIG. 49, in S370, the sub CPU 71 performs a process of setting a value corresponding to a time such as 30 s in the fraud notification execution timer. In this process, the sub CPU 71 sets a value corresponding to, for example, 30 seconds in the fraud notification execution timer of the work RAM 73. Note that the value set in the fraud notification execution timer may be a value corresponding to another number of seconds. If this process ends, the process moves to S371.

  In S371, the sub CPU 71 sets the fraud notification execution flag to ON unless the value of the fraud notification execution timer becomes zero. The fraud notification execution flag indicates that warning notification is performed for an illegal operation. When this process is finished, the sub-illegal signal reception processing routine is finished.

[Production control processing]
FIG. 50 is a flowchart showing the effect control process executed by the sub CPU 71. In the figure, each process when executed mainly when a command indicating an illegal operation is received is shown. This effect control process is executed in units of the following steps.

  As shown in FIG. 50, in S380, the sub CPU 71 performs a process of determining whether or not the fraud notification execution flag is set to ON. If the fraud notification execution flag is set to ON, the sub CPU 71 shifts the process to S381. On the other hand, if the fraud notification execution flag is set to OFF, the sub CPU 71 shifts the process to S385.

  In step S381, the sub CPU 71 performs fraud notification setting processing. In this process, the sub CPU 71 performs settings for performing warning notification for an unauthorized operation. As a result, as shown as an example in FIG. 51, a warning message or a warning image such as “Do not hit the warning table” is displayed in the display area 13A of the liquid crystal display device 13. In the hall computer 100 and the external information display device 101, similar warning messages and warning images are displayed based on the security signal. If this process ends, the process moves to S382.

  In S382, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the value of the fraud notification execution timer is zero. In this process, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the value of the fraud notification execution timer is 0. If the sub CPU 71 determines that the value of the fraud notification execution timer is 0, the process proceeds to S383, where If it is determined that the value of the execution timer is not 0, the process proceeds to S385.

  In S383, the sub CPU 71 performs fraud notification screen end setting processing. In this process, the sub CPU 71 performs settings for terminating the warning notification display screen for the unauthorized operation. As a result, the warning message or warning image displayed in FIG. 51 is deleted. If this process ends, the process moves to S384.

  In S384, the sub CPU 71 performs processing for setting the fraud notification execution flag to OFF. In this process, the sub CPU 71 turns off the fraud notification execution flag that is turned on. When this process is finished, the sub CPU 71 shifts the process to S385.

  In S385, the sub CPU 71 performs other effect control processing. When this process ends, the effect control process routine ends.

  The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment. In the above embodiment, a pachinko gaming machine has been described as an example of a gaming machine, but the present invention is not limited to this. The various techniques of the present invention described above can be applied to other gaming machines, for example, a ball game machine and an enclosed game machine. In addition to the gaming machines listed above, general-purpose technology can be applied to various gaming machines such as gaming machines, slot machines, and pachislot gaming machines.

  The numerical values, information, components, and the like shown in the above embodiment are merely examples, and it goes without saying that they can be changed as appropriate within the scope of the present invention.

  Based on the above embodiment, the outline | summary of this invention is enumerated below.

(About Appendix A)
A conventional pachinko machine has, for example, a plurality of opening / closing patterns of a big winning opening (for example, an attacker) in one round, and a combination of a plurality of opening data and closing data for each opening / closing pattern. (For example, refer to JP-A-2015-51327).

  However, in the conventional gaming machine, as the number of times of opening in one round increases, it must inevitably have a lot of opening data and closing data. There was a difficulty that it was difficult to achieve.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can easily diversify the opening / closing pattern while suppressing the amount of data for control.

  In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following gaming machines.

(Appendix A1)
A gaming machine according to one aspect of the present invention,
A game board (eg, game board 1) having a game area (eg, game area 1p) in which a game ball rolls;
A lottery means capable of lottering whether or not a special game advantageous to the player is executed when a game ball passes through predetermined areas (for example, the first start port 32 and the second start port 33) in the game area. (For example, the main CPU 61),
A movable member provided in the gaming area and capable of changing between a first mode (for example, an open state) in which a game ball is relatively easy to enter and a second mode (for example, a closed state) in which the game ball is difficult to enter (for example, a closed state). A first grand prize opening shutter 36A, a second big prize opening shutter 37A),
Movable member control means (for example, main CPU 61) for driving and controlling the movable member;
A game machine (for example, a pachinko game machine) provided with drive control data storage means (for example, main ROM 62, main RAM 63) for storing drive control data for causing the movable member control means to drive and control the movable member. There,
The special game is a game state in which a round game in which the movable member can change at least once in the first mode until a predetermined end condition is satisfied can be executed a plurality of times based on the drive control data (for example, Jackpot gaming state)
The drive control data (for example, hit opening / closing pattern data) includes round game control data (for example, round opening / closing pattern data) for controlling a variation mode of the movable member for each round game,
The round game control data includes first time data (for example, opening time data) that defines the time as the first mode and second time data (for example, closing time) that defines the time as the second mode. Data), and a set of the first time data and the second time data as unit control data (for example, basic opening / closing pattern data), the repetition count data specifying the number of times the unit control data is repeatedly used. (For example, data of the number of repetitions corresponding to the basic opening / closing pattern) can be configured.

  According to such a configuration, even if the movable members (for example, the first big prize opening shutter 36A and the second big prize opening shutter 37A) are repeatedly changed a plurality of times in the round game, the movable member is used at that time. As round game control data (for example, data of a round opening / closing pattern) for controlling, first time data (for example, data of opening time) and second time data (for example, data of closing time), and these are repeated. Since it can be configured only by repetition number data indicating the number of times of use (for example, data of the number of repetitions corresponding to the basic opening / closing pattern), the amount of data for control can be significantly suppressed as compared with the case of having the number of repetitions. Thus, for example, the opening / closing pattern of the movable member can be easily diversified.

(Appendix A2)
As a preferred embodiment of the present invention,
The drive control data includes inter-round control data (for example, an interval of an interval between rounds) that defines a time for the movable member to wait as the second mode from the end of the round game in the special game to the start of the next round game. Pattern data)
The movable member control means can drive and control the movable member in the second mode based on the inter-round control data after driving the movable member based on the round game control data in the special game.
The round game control data includes the second time data (for example, data having a closing time of 1.2 s) assuming that the same time as the inter-round control data is defined.

  According to such a configuration, the second mode (for example, the closed state) of the movable members in the round game (for example, the first big prize opening shutter 36A, the second big prize opening shutter 37A), and the round game are finished. The second mode of the movable member in the round game (for example, the interval between rounds) until the next round game is started is the same based on the second time data (for example, data of the closing time 1.2 s). Since it can be time, it can be difficult for a player to distinguish between round games and between round games. For example, opening and closing patterns of movable members (for example, hit opening and closing patterns) can be difficult to guess By doing so, you can enhance the fun of the game.

(Appendix A3)
Other preferred embodiments of the present invention include:
The drive control data includes inter-round control data (for example, an interval of an interval between rounds) that defines a time for the movable member to wait as the second mode from the end of the round game in the special game to the start of the next round game. Pattern data)
The movable member control means can drive and control the movable member based on the inter-round control data between the round game and the next round game in the special game.
The round game control data is the first time data (for example, data of the opening time of 0.102 s of the basic opening / closing pattern f) assuming that the time at which the movable member is in the first mode is defined at the end of the round game. It is characterized by having.

  According to such a configuration, at the end of the round game, the movable member (for example, the first big prize opening shutter 36A, for example, based on the first time data (for example, data of the opening time of the basic opening / closing pattern f 0.102s), Control data for setting the second mode (for example, the closed state) is not required by simply setting the second big prize opening shutter 37A) to the first mode (for example, the open state), and between round games (for example, between rounds) In (interval), since the movable member is driven and controlled so as to stand by in the second mode based on the inter-round control data (for example, the data of the interval pattern), the data amount for control is further reduced while the round game is in progress. The movable member can be reliably driven and controlled between round games.

(Appendix A4)
Other preferred embodiments of the present invention include:
Display means capable of displaying symbols (for example, the first special symbol display unit 53 and the second special symbol display unit 54);
Stop symbol determining means (for example, main CPU 61) for determining a symbol to be stopped and displayed on the display means based on a lottery result by the lottery means;
Symbol display control means (for example, the main CPU 61) capable of stopping and displaying the symbols determined by the stop symbol determining means after the symbols are variably displayed on the display means;
When the execution of the special game is determined as a lottery result by the lottery means, the stop symbol determining means can determine a specific symbol (for example, a winning symbol) as a symbol to be stopped and displayed on the display means,
The specific symbols are provided in a plurality of types (for example, hit symbols 1-1 to 1-3, 2-1 to 2-10),
The special game is executed after the specific symbol is stopped and displayed on the display means,
The unit control data is provided in a plurality of types so that the first time data or the second time data differs depending on the type of the specific symbol.

  According to such a configuration, the first time data (for example, opening time data) or the second time according to the type of the specific symbol (for example, the winning symbol) indicating the execution of the special game (for example, the big hit gaming state) Since a plurality of types of unit control data (for example, basic opening / closing pattern data) having different data (for example, closing time data) can be used, for example, a movable member (for example, the first big prize opening shutter 36A, The opening / closing pattern (for example, the hit opening / closing pattern) of the second big prize opening shutter 37A) can be further diversified, and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

(About Appendix B)
A conventional pachinko machine has, for example, a plurality of opening / closing patterns of a big winning opening (for example, an attacker) in one round, and a combination of a plurality of opening data and closing data for each opening / closing pattern. (For example, refer to JP-A-2015-51327).

  However, in the conventional gaming machine, as the number of times of opening in one round increases, it must inevitably have a lot of opening data and closing data. There was a difficulty that it was difficult to achieve.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can easily diversify the opening / closing pattern while suppressing the amount of data for control.

  In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following gaming machines.

(Appendix B1)
A gaming machine according to one aspect of the present invention,
A game board (eg, game board 1) having a game area (eg, game area 1p) in which a game ball rolls;
A lottery means capable of lottering whether or not a special game advantageous to the player is executed when a game ball passes through predetermined areas (for example, the first start port 32 and the second start port 33) in the game area. (For example, the main CPU 61),
A movable member provided in the gaming area and capable of changing between a first mode (for example, an open state) in which a game ball is relatively easy to enter and a second mode (for example, a closed state) in which the game ball is difficult to enter (for example, a closed state). A first grand prize opening shutter 36A, a second big prize opening shutter 37A),
Movable member control means (for example, main CPU 61) for driving and controlling the movable member;
A game machine (for example, a pachinko game machine) provided with drive control data storage means (for example, main ROM 62, main RAM 63) for storing drive control data for causing the movable member control means to drive and control the movable member. There,
The special game is a game state in which a round game in which the movable member can change at least once in the first mode until a predetermined end condition is satisfied can be executed a plurality of times based on the drive control data (for example, Jackpot gaming state)
The drive control data (for example, hit opening / closing pattern data)
Round game control data (for example, data of a round opening / closing pattern) for controlling the variation mode of the movable member for each round game;
Inter-round control data (for example, interval pattern data of an interval between rounds) that defines a time for the movable member to wait as the second mode from the end of the round game in the special game to the start of the next round game; Including
The movable member control means can drive and control the movable member in the second mode based on the inter-round control data after driving the movable member based on the round game control data in the special game.
The round game control data includes first time data (for example, opening time data) that defines the time as the first mode and second time data (for example, closing time) that defines the time as the second mode. Data) and at the end of the round game, the first time data (for example, data of the opening time of 0.102 s of the basic opening / closing pattern f) as data for controlling the driving of the movable member to the first mode. It is characterized by having.

  According to such a configuration, at the end of the round game, the movable member (for example, the first big prize opening shutter 36A, for example, based on the first time data (for example, data of the opening time of the basic opening / closing pattern f 0.102s), Control data for setting the second mode (for example, the closed state) is not required by simply setting the second big prize opening shutter 37A) to the first mode (for example, the open state), and between round games (for example, between rounds) In the interval), since the movable member is driven and controlled to wait in the second mode based on the control data between rounds (for example, the interval pattern data of the interval between rounds), the round is performed while reducing the amount of control data. The movable member can be reliably driven and controlled between the game and the round game. For example, the opening / closing pattern of the movable member can be easily diversified. It is possible.

(Appendix B2)
As a preferred embodiment of the present invention,
The round game control data is a repeat count data specifying the number of times the unit control data is repeatedly used, with the set of the first time data and the second time data as unit control data (for example, basic opening / closing pattern data). (For example, data of the number of repetitions corresponding to the basic opening / closing pattern).

  According to such a configuration, even if the movable members (for example, the first big prize opening shutter 36A and the second big prize opening shutter 37A) are repeatedly changed a plurality of times in the round game, the movable member is used at that time. As round game control data (for example, data of a round opening / closing pattern) for controlling, first time data (for example, data of opening time) and second time data (for example, data of closing time), and these are repeated. Since it can be configured only by repetition number data indicating the number of times of use (for example, data of the number of repetitions corresponding to the basic opening / closing pattern), the amount of data for control can be significantly suppressed as compared with the case of having the number of repetitions. Thus, for example, the opening / closing pattern of the movable member can be easily diversified.

(Appendix B3)
Other preferred embodiments of the present invention include:
The round game control data and the inter-round control data have the second time data (for example, data of a closing time of 1.2 s) as defining the same time as the second mode. .

  According to such a configuration, the second mode (for example, the closed state) of the movable members in the round game (for example, the first big prize opening shutter 36A, the second big prize opening shutter 37A), and the round game are finished. The second mode of the movable member in the round game (for example, the interval between rounds) until the next round game is started is the same based on the second time data (for example, data of the closing time 1.2 s). Since it can be time, it can be difficult for the player to determine whether the game is in a round game or between round games.For example, by diversifying the opening / closing pattern of the movable member while making it difficult to guess, Can be increased.

(Appendix B4)
Other preferred embodiments of the present invention include:
Display means capable of displaying symbols (for example, the first special symbol display unit 53 and the second special symbol display unit 54);
Stop symbol determining means (for example, main CPU 61) for determining a symbol to be stopped and displayed on the display means based on a lottery result by the lottery means;
Symbol display control means (for example, the main CPU 61) capable of stopping and displaying the symbols determined by the stop symbol determining means after the symbols are variably displayed on the display means;
When the execution of the special game is determined as a lottery result by the lottery means, the stop symbol determining means can determine a specific symbol (for example, a winning symbol) as a symbol to be stopped and displayed on the display means,
The specific symbols are provided in a plurality of types (for example, hit symbols 1-1 to 1-3, 2-1 to 2-10),
The special game is executed after the specific symbol is stopped and displayed on the display means,
A plurality of types of the first time data or the second time data are provided so as to differ depending on the type of the specific symbol.

  According to such a configuration, the first time data (for example, opening time data) or the second time according to the type of the specific symbol (for example, the winning symbol) indicating the execution of the special game (for example, the big hit gaming state) Since a plurality of types of data (for example, closing time data) can be used in combination, the opening and closing of the movable member (for example, the first big prize opening shutter 36A, the second big prize opening shutter 37A), for example, is a big hit Patterns (for example, hit opening / closing patterns) can be further diversified, so that the interest of the game can be enhanced.

(About Appendix C)
A conventional pachinko machine has, for example, a plurality of opening / closing patterns of a big winning opening (for example, an attacker) in one round, and a combination of a plurality of opening data and closing data for each opening / closing pattern. (For example, refer to JP-A-2015-51327).

  However, in the conventional gaming machine, as the number of times of opening in one round increases, it must inevitably have a lot of opening data and closing data. There was a difficulty that it was difficult to achieve.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can easily diversify the opening / closing pattern while suppressing the amount of data for control.

  In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following gaming machines.

(Appendix C1)
A gaming machine according to one aspect of the present invention,
A game board (eg, game board 1) having a game area (eg, game area 1p) in which a game ball rolls;
A lottery means capable of lottering whether or not a special game advantageous to the player is executed when a game ball passes through predetermined areas (for example, the first start port 32 and the second start port 33) in the game area. (For example, the main CPU 61),
A movable member provided in the gaming area and capable of changing between a first mode (for example, an open state) in which a game ball is relatively easy to enter and a second mode (for example, a closed state) in which the game ball is difficult to enter (for example, a closed state). A first grand prize opening shutter 36A, a second big prize opening shutter 37A),
Movable member control means (for example, main CPU 61) for driving and controlling the movable member;
A game machine (for example, a pachinko game machine) provided with drive control data storage means (for example, main ROM 62, main RAM 63) for storing drive control data for causing the movable member control means to drive and control the movable member. There,
The special game is a game state in which a round game in which the movable member can change at least once in the first mode until a predetermined end condition is satisfied can be executed a plurality of times based on the drive control data (for example, Jackpot gaming state)
The drive control data (for example, hit opening / closing pattern data) includes round game control data (for example, round opening / closing pattern data) for controlling a variation mode of the movable member for each round game,
The round game control data is
Including first time data (for example, opening time data) defining the time as the first aspect and second time data (for example, closing time data) defining the time as the second aspect, First iteration number data (for example, basic data) specifying the number of times the unit control data is repeatedly used, with the set of the first time data and the second time data as unit control data (for example, data of the basic opening / closing pattern c). First control pattern data (for example, α data shown in FIG. 18) including the number of repetitions n1 corresponding to the open / close pattern c);
Including third time data (for example, opening time data) defining the time as the first aspect and fourth time data (for example, closing time data) defining the time as the second aspect, Second iteration count data (for example, basic data) specifying the number of times the unit control data is repeatedly used, with the set of the third time data and the fourth time data as unit control data (for example, data of the basic opening / closing pattern e). Second control pattern data (for example, β data shown in FIG. 18) including the number of repetitions n2 corresponding to the open / close pattern e),
Third repetition count data (for example, repetition count N1, shown in FIG. 18) specifying the number of times to repeatedly use any one of the plurality of control pattern data including the first control pattern data and the second control pattern data. N2 data).

  According to such a configuration, even if the movable members (for example, the first big prize opening shutter 36A and the second big prize opening shutter 37A) are repeatedly changed a plurality of times in the round game, the movable member is used at that time. As round game control data (for example, data of a round opening / closing pattern) for controlling, first to fourth time data (for example, data of opening time and closing time) and first to first times indicating the number of times of using these data. Since it can be configured only by the third iteration count data (for example, data of iteration counts n1 and n2 and iteration counts N1 and N2 shown in FIG. 18), the amount of data for control is markedly greater than the case of having the iteration count. Therefore, the opening / closing pattern of the movable member can be easily diversified.

(Appendix C2)
As a preferred embodiment of the present invention,
The drive control data includes inter-round control data (for example, an interval of an interval between rounds) that defines a time for the movable member to wait as the second mode from the end of the round game in the special game to the start of the next round game. Pattern data)
The movable member control means can drive and control the movable member based on the inter-round control data between the round game and the next round game in the special game.
The round game control data and the inter-round control data have the second time data (for example, data of a closing time of 1.2 s) as defining the same time as the second mode. .

  According to such a configuration, the second mode (for example, the closed state) of the movable members in the round game (for example, the first big prize opening shutter 36A, the second big prize opening shutter 37A), and the round game are finished. The second mode of the movable member in the round game (for example, the interval between rounds) until the next round game is started is the same based on the second time data (for example, data of the closing time 1.2 s). Since it can be time, it can be difficult for the player to determine whether the game is in a round game or between round games.For example, by diversifying the opening / closing pattern of the movable member while making it difficult to guess, Can be increased.

(Appendix C3)
Other preferred embodiments of the present invention include:
The drive control data includes inter-round control data (for example, an interval of an interval between rounds) that defines a time for the movable member to wait as the second mode from the end of the round game in the special game to the start of the next round game. Pattern data)
The movable member control means can drive and control the movable member based on the inter-round control data between the round game and the next round game in the special game.
The round game control data includes the first time data (for example, data of the opening time of 0.102 s of the basic opening / closing pattern f) as defining the time for the movable member to be in the first mode at the end of the round game. It is characterized by having.

  According to such a configuration, at the end of the round game, the movable member (for example, the first big prize opening shutter 36A, for example, based on the first time data (for example, data of the opening time of the basic opening / closing pattern f 0.102s), Control data for setting the second mode (for example, the closed state) is not required by simply setting the second big prize opening shutter 37A) to the first mode (for example, the open state), and between round games (for example, between rounds) In the interval), since the movable member is driven and controlled to wait in the second mode based on the control data between rounds (for example, the interval pattern data of the interval between rounds), the round is performed while reducing the amount of control data. The movable member can be reliably driven and controlled between the game and the round game, and the opening / closing pattern of the movable member can be easily diversified. It can be.

(Appendix C4)
Other preferred embodiments of the present invention include:
Display means capable of displaying symbols (for example, the first special symbol display unit 53 and the second special symbol display unit 54);
Stop symbol determining means (for example, main CPU 61) for determining a symbol to be stopped and displayed on the display means based on a lottery result by the lottery means;
Symbol display control means (for example, the main CPU 61) capable of stopping and displaying the symbols determined by the stop symbol determining means after the symbols are variably displayed on the display means;
When the execution of the special game is determined as a lottery result by the lottery means, the stop symbol determining means can determine a specific symbol (for example, a winning symbol) as a symbol to be stopped and displayed on the display means,
The specific symbols are provided in a plurality of types (for example, hit symbols 1-1 to 1-3, 2-1 to 2-10),
The special game is executed after the specific symbol is stopped and displayed on the display means,
At least one of the first time data, the second time data, the third time data, and the fourth time data is provided in a plurality of types so as to differ depending on the type of the specific symbol. Features.

  According to such a configuration, a plurality of types such that any one of the first to fourth time data (for example, opening time and closing time data) differs depending on the type of the specific symbol indicating the execution of the special game. Since they can be used in appropriate combinations, for example, the opening / closing patterns (for example, the winning opening / closing patterns) of the movable members (for example, the first big winning opening shutter 36A and the second big winning opening shutter 37A) that are in big hit are further diversified. Can eventually increase the interest of the game.

(About Appendix D)
In a conventional pachinko machine, when an illegal operation (illegal act) is detected, unauthorized information (security signal, Some of them output fraud detection commands (see, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2014-140568).

  However, in the above conventional gaming machines, the conditions and timing for outputting unauthorized information are uniform, and no special consideration has been given to the degree of fraud or the gaming state. There was a difficulty in not being able to take action.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of appropriately responding to improper operations flexibly.

  In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following gaming machines.

(Appendix D1)
A gaming machine according to one aspect of the present invention,
Game control means (for example, main CPU 61) for controlling the progress of the game;
Informing means (for example, sub CPU 71, liquid crystal display device 13) capable of informing a player of predetermined information;
Fraud detection means (for example, vibration detection sensor 86) for detecting fraud and outputting a fraud detection signal;
Based on the input of the fraud detection signal from the fraud detection means, fraud determination means (for example, the main CPU 61) for determining whether there is an illegal operation;
A gaming machine (e.g., a main CPU 61) provided with a notification control unit (e.g., main CPU 61) capable of causing the notification unit to notify information related to the unauthorized operation when the unauthorized determination unit determines that there is an unauthorized operation. Pachinko machine)
The game control means is capable of executing a specific game advantageous to the player (for example, a state in which the specific area 38A opens and closes at 1R and 11R at the time of big hit) when a predetermined condition is satisfied,
When the notification control means determines that there is an unauthorized operation by the fraud determination means,
When the specific game is being executed, the notifying means is notified of information related to an illegal operation,
When the specific game is not being executed, the notification means is not notified of information related to an illegal operation.

  According to such a configuration, a specific game (for example, a big hit time) is detected when an unauthorized operation is detected, instead of being uniformly notified at the timing when the unauthorized operation is detected by the unauthorized detection means (for example, the main CPU 61). Since the information regarding the illegal operation is notified only when the player is in an advantageous state such as when the specific area 38A is opened and closed at the 1R and 11R, the notification according to the degree of the unauthorized operation is performed. As a result, unnecessary troubles with the player can be prevented, it can contribute to the profit of the game shop, and appropriate response can be taken flexibly according to the situation at the time of detecting the illegal operation.

(Appendix D2)
As a preferred embodiment of the present invention,
A game board (eg, game board 1) having a game area (eg, game area 1p) in which a game ball rolls;
A movable member provided in the gaming area and capable of changing between a first mode (for example, an open state) in which a game ball is relatively easy to enter and a second mode (for example, a closed state) in which the game ball is difficult to enter (for example, a closed state). A first grand prize opening shutter 36A and a second big prize opening shutter 37A),
The notification control means causes the notification means to notify that there is an unauthorized operation when the unauthorized determination means determines that there is an unauthorized operation when the movable member is changing to the first mode. If the fraud determination unit determines that there is an illegal operation while the movable member is changing to the second mode, the notification unit is not allowed to notify that there is an illegal operation.

  According to such a configuration, for example, when a specific game (for example, the state where the specific area 38A opens and closes at the 1R and 11R at the time of the big hit) is being executed, the movable member (for example, the second big prize opening shutter 37A). When it is in a particularly advantageous situation such as changing to the first mode, it is possible to reliably determine the unauthorized operation and notify that fact, so the act of illegally changing the flow of the game ball It can be effectively suppressed at an appropriate timing.

(Appendix D3)
Other preferred embodiments of the present invention include:
An external output means (for example, an external terminal board 80) capable of outputting fraud-related information (for example, a security signal) externally when a fraud detection signal is input from the fraud detection means is provided.

  According to such a configuration, in a gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine), for example, in a hall computer externally connected to the gaming machine, while notifying the situation in a flexible manner according to the situation at the time of detecting an unauthorized operation. Since the unauthorized operation can be grasped without omission based on the input of the unauthorized related information (for example, security signal) from the external output means (for example, the external terminal board 80), it is perceived by the person who performs the unauthorized operation. It is possible to call attention to the person outside.

(About Appendix E)
In a conventional pachinko machine, when an illegal operation (illegal act) is detected, unauthorized information (security signal, Some of them output fraud detection commands (see, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2014-140568).

  However, in the above conventional gaming machines, the conditions and timing for outputting unauthorized information are uniform, and no special consideration has been given to the degree of fraud or the gaming state. There was a difficulty in not being able to take action.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of appropriately responding to improper operations flexibly.

  In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following gaming machines.

(Appendix E1)
A gaming machine according to one aspect of the present invention,
Game control means (for example, main CPU 61) for controlling the progress of the game, fraud detection means (for example, vibration detection sensor 86) for detecting fraud and outputting a fraud detection signal, and fraud detection from the fraud detection means A main control unit (for example, main control circuit 60) provided with fraud determination means (for example, main CPU 61) for determining whether or not there is an unauthorized operation based on the input of the signal;
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine) provided with a sub-control unit (for example, a sub-control circuit 70) provided with notifying means (for example, the sub CPU 71, the liquid crystal display device 13) capable of notifying the player of predetermined information. ) And
The main control unit
Command transmission means (for example, the main CPU 61) capable of transmitting an unauthorized related command (for example, a command indicating an unauthorized operation) to the sub-control unit when the unauthorized determination means determines that there is an unauthorized operation;
An external output means (for example, an external terminal board 80) capable of outputting fraud related information (for example, a security signal) when the fraud determination means determines that there is an unauthorized operation;
The external output means receives game information (for example, a security signal) including fraud-related information when a fraud detection signal is input from the fraud detection means to the fraud determination means and the first condition is satisfied. Output externally,
The command transmission means receives a fraud related command (for example, when a fraud detection signal is input from the fraud detection means to the fraud determination means and a second condition different from the first condition is satisfied. A command indicating an illegal operation) is transmitted to the sub-control unit.

  According to such a configuration, the fact is not uniformly transmitted at the timing when the unauthorized operation is detected by the unauthorized detection means (for example, the vibration detection sensor 86), but for example, to the gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine) For a connected device (for example, the hall computer 100), when the first condition is satisfied together with the input of the fraud detection signal, the fraud related information (for example, the external terminal board 80) is provided through the external output means (for example, the external terminal board 80). While the unauthorized operation is transmitted by the security signal), for the sub-control unit (for example, the sub-control circuit 70), when the second condition different from the first condition is satisfied together with the input of the fraud detection signal, An illegal operation is transmitted by an illegal related command (for example, a command indicating an illegal operation) through the command transmission means (main CPU 61). In other words, for example, an externally connected device quickly grasps an illegal operation based on fraud-related information, and if the second condition is satisfied after that, the sub-control unit notifies the illegal operation based on the fraud-related command. Therefore, it is possible to respond appropriately to improper operation in an ad hoc manner.

(Appendix E2)
As a preferred embodiment of the present invention,
The game control means is capable of executing a specific game advantageous to the player (for example, a state in which the specific area 38A opens and closes at 1R and 11R at the time of big hit) when a predetermined condition is satisfied,
The first condition is that the number of fraud detection signals input to the fraud determination means (for example, the number of on-edge and off-edge detections of the vibration detection signal) exceeds a predetermined number, and the fraud detection signal to the fraud determination means. As a condition, at least one of the accumulated input time exceeds a predetermined time (for example, 40 ms elapses from the on-edge of the vibration detection signal),
The second condition is that at least one of the number of times of input of the fraud detection signal to the fraud determination means exceeds a predetermined number of times and the total input time of the fraud detection signal to the fraud determination means exceeds a predetermined time. One of the conditions is that the specific game is being executed.

  According to such a configuration, the first condition does not include the specific game (for example, the state in which the specific area 38A is opened and closed at the 1R and 11R at the time of the big hit), while the second condition does not include the specific game. Is included in the condition. That is, rather than satisfying the second condition and transmitting an illegal operation to the sub-control unit (for example, the sub-control circuit 70), the device connected to the external device (for example, the hall computer 100) satisfying the first condition is illegal. Since the operation is easily transmitted, for example, in a hall computer externally connected to a gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine), input of fraud related information (for example, a security signal) from an external output means (for example, the external terminal board 80) Based on the above, it is possible to grasp the illegal operation without omission and to alert the person outside without being noticed by the person who performs the illegal operation.

(Appendix E3)
Other preferred embodiments of the present invention include:
A game board (eg, game board 1) having a game area (eg, game area 1p) in which a game ball rolls;
A movable member provided in the gaming area and capable of changing between a first mode (for example, an open state) in which a game ball is relatively easy to enter and a second mode (for example, a closed state) in which the game ball is difficult to enter (for example, a closed state). A first grand prize opening shutter 36A and a second big prize opening shutter 37A),
The fraud determination means determines that there is an illegal operation when a fraud detection signal is input from the fraud detection means while the movable member is changing to the first mode during the execution of the specific game. ,
The sub-control unit, when it is determined by the fraud determination unit that there is an improper operation, is a notification control unit (for example, capable of notifying the notification unit of information related to the improper operation based on the fraud related command) Sub-CPU 71) is provided.

  According to such a configuration, for example, when a specific game (for example, the state where the specific area 38A opens and closes at the 1R and 11R at the time of the big hit) is being executed, the movable member (for example, the second big prize opening shutter 37A). When it is in a particularly advantageous situation such as changing to the first mode, it is possible to reliably determine the unauthorized operation and notify that fact, so the act of illegally changing the flow of the game ball It can be effectively suppressed at an appropriate timing.

(About others)
As a gaming machine, for example, a pachinko gaming machine is known (see, for example, JP 2013-13801 A). However, since this pachinko gaming machine does not have a configuration or function as a gaming machine as in the present invention, it has not been possible to improve interest. This invention is made | formed in view of such a point, and it aims at providing the game machine which can aim at the improvement of interest.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game board 1p Game area 13 Liquid crystal display device 32 1st start opening 33 2nd start opening 36 1st grand prize opening 36A 1st big prize opening shutter 37 2nd big prize opening 37 Second 2nd prize opening shutter 38A Specific area 38B Non-specific area 39 Displacement member 60 Main control circuit 61 Main CPU
62 Main ROM
63 Main RAM
70 Sub control circuit 71 Sub CPU
72 Program ROM
73 Work RAM
80 External terminal board 86 Vibration detection sensor 100 Hall computer 101 External information display device

Claims (4)

A game board having a game area in which a game ball rolls;
Lottery means capable of lottering whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player when a game ball passes through a predetermined area in the game area;
A movable member that is provided in the game area and is capable of changing between a first mode in which a game ball is relatively easy to enter and a second mode in which it is difficult to enter;
Movable member control means for driving and controlling the movable member;
A drive control data storage means for storing drive control data for causing the movable member control means to drive and control the movable member;
The special game is a game state in which a round game in which the movable member can change at least once in the first mode until a predetermined end condition is satisfied can be executed a plurality of times based on the drive control data,
The drive control data includes round game control data for controlling a variation mode of the movable member for each round game,
The round game control data is
The first time data defining the time defined as the first mode and the second time data defining the time defined as the second mode are included, and a set of the first time data and the second time data is a unit As control data, first control pattern data including first repetition count data specifying the number of times the unit control data is repeatedly used;
The third time data defining the time defined as the first mode and the fourth time data defining the time defined as the second mode are included, and a set of the third time data and the fourth time data is a unit As control data, second control pattern data including second repeat count data specifying the number of times the unit control data is repeatedly used;
A gaming machine comprising: third repeat count data specifying the number of times to repeatedly use any one of a plurality of control pattern data including the first control pattern data and the second control pattern data . The drive control data includes inter-round control data that defines a time for the movable member to wait as the second mode from the end of the round game in the special game to the start of the next round game,
The movable member control means can drive and control the movable member based on the inter-round control data between the round game and the next round game in the special game.
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the round game control data and the inter-round control data have the second time data as defining the same time as the second mode. The drive control data includes inter-round control data that defines a time for the movable member to wait as the second mode from the end of the round game in the special game to the start of the next round game,
The movable member control means can drive and control the movable member based on the inter-round control data between the round game and the next round game in the special game.
3. The game according to claim 1, wherein the round game control data includes the first time data as defining time when the movable member is in the first mode at the end of the round game. Machine. Display means capable of displaying a design;
Stop symbol determining means for determining a symbol to be stopped and displayed on the display means based on a lottery result by the lottery means;
A symbol display control unit capable of stopping and displaying the symbol determined by the stop symbol determining unit after the symbol is variably displayed on the display unit;
If the execution of the special game is determined as a lottery result by the lottery means, the stop symbol determination means can determine a specific symbol as a symbol to be stopped and displayed on the display means,
A plurality of types of the specific symbols are provided,
The special game is executed after the specific symbol is stopped and displayed on the display means,
At least one of the first time data, the second time data, the third time data, and the fourth time data is provided in a plurality of types so as to differ depending on the type of the specific symbol. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that

Images