JP2019093241A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable taking appropriate and flexible action against an unauthorized operation.SOLUTION: The main CPU can perform a state in which a particular region opens or closes at a first or 11th round of jackpot when a predetermined condition is met. If the particular region is opened or closed (S292: Yes) when the main CPU determines that an unauthorized operation is present (S290: Yes), the main CPU causes a sub-control circuit to make notification of information about the unauthorized operation (S293). If the particular region is not opened or closed (S292: No), the main CPU does not cause the sub-control circuit to make notification of the information about the unauthorized operation.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 42

Description

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

  In a conventional pachinko gaming machine, when detecting an illegal operation (cheating), illegal information (security signal (security signal, etc.) indicating that the external device or the display device of the main body has been tampered with via the external terminal board. There is one which outputs a fraud detection command) (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP, 2014-140568, A

  However, in the above-mentioned conventional gaming machine, the condition and timing at which the illegal information is output is uniform, and no special consideration is given to the degree of the illegality and the gaming state, etc. There was a drawback that it was not possible to take action.

  The present invention has been made in view of the problems described above, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of appropriately responding to an unauthorized operation appropriately.

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

A game machine according to one aspect of the present invention is
Game control means for controlling the progress of the game;
Notification means capable of notifying the player of predetermined information;
Fraud detection means for detecting a fraudulent operation and outputting a fraud detection signal;
Fraud determination means for determining whether or not there is an unauthorized operation based on the input of the fraud detection signal from the fraud detection means;
Notification control means capable of causing the notification means to notify information on the improper operation when it is determined by the fraud determination means that there is an unauthorized operation;
A gaming machine equipped with
When the notification control means determines that there is an unauthorized operation by the fraud determination means,
When the specific state is in progress, the notification means is made to notify information regarding the improper operation,
When the specific state is not in progress, the notification means is not notified of the information regarding the improper operation.
Also, as another preferred embodiment of the present invention,
The game control means is characterized in that, when a predetermined condition is satisfied in the specific state, a special game advantageous to the player can be executed after the end of the specific state.
Further, a game machine according to another aspect of the present invention is:
Game control means (for example, main CPU 61) for controlling the progress of the game;
Notification means (for example, sub CPU 71, liquid crystal display device 13) capable of notifying the player of predetermined information;
Fraud detection means (for example, vibration detection sensor 86) for detecting a fraudulent operation and outputting a fraud detection signal;
Fraud determination means (for example, main CPU 61) that determines whether or not there is a fraudulent operation based on the input of a fraud detection signal from the fraud detection means;
A gaming machine (e.g., for example, a notification control means (e.g., a main CPU 61) capable of causing the notification means to notify information related to an unauthorized operation when it is determined that the unauthorized operation is performed by the improper determination means); Pachinko gaming machine),
The game control means can execute a specific game advantageous to the player (for example, a state in which the specific area 38A opens and closes in the first and 11th eyes of the 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 notification means is made to notify information regarding the improper operation,
When the specific game is not executed, the notification means is not notified of the information regarding the improper operation.

  According to such a configuration, the specific game (for example, a big hit) is not performed when the unauthorized operation is detected, instead of being uniformly notified at the timing when the unauthorized operation is detected by the fraud detecting unit (for example, the main CPU 61). The information on the illegal operation is notified only when the player is in a state advantageous to the player during the execution of the specific area 38A) in the first R and the 11 R). Thus, it is possible to prevent unnecessary troubles with the player and to contribute to the profit of the game arcade, and to appropriately take appropriate measures according to the situation at the time of detecting the illegal operation.

As a preferred embodiment of the present invention,
A game board (e.g., game board 1) having a game area (e.g., game area 1p) in which game balls roll;
A movable member (e.g., as shown in FIG. 1) provided in the game area and capable of changing between a first mode (e.g., open state) in which game balls are relatively easy to enter and a second mode (e.g. A first large winning opening shutter 36A and a second large winning opening shutter 37A),
The notification control means causes the notification means to notify that there is an illegal operation when it is determined by the fraud determination means that there is an illegal operation when the movable member is changing to the first mode. When the movable member is changed to the second mode, when it is determined by the fraud determination unit that there is an unauthorized operation, the notification unit is not notified that there is an unauthorized operation.

  According to such a configuration, for example, the specific game (for example, the state where the specific area 38A is opened and closed in the 1R and 11R eyes at the big hit) is being performed, and the movable member (for example, the second large winning opening shutter 37A) When it is in a particularly advantageous situation, as in the first aspect, it is possible to reliably determine an illegal operation and to notify that effect. It can be effectively suppressed at an appropriate timing.

As another preferred embodiment of the present invention,
An external output means (for example, an external terminal board 80) capable of externally outputting fraud related information (for example, a security signal) when the fraud detection signal is input from the fraud detection means.

  According to such a configuration, in the gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine), for example, in the hall computer externally connected to the gaming machine while informing the possibility accordingly in accordance with the situation at the time of the illegal operation detection. Since the unauthorized operation can be grasped without omission based on the input of the fraud related information (for example, the security signal) from the external output means (for example, the external terminal board 80), the person who performs the fraudulent operation is detected It is possible to alert the person externally.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of responding appropriately to an unauthorized operation.

It is an appearance perspective view of a game machine concerning one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1 is a front view of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1 is a front view of a game board in a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a partially expanded perspective view of the game board in the gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view of the LED unit in the game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram showing a control circuit of a game machine concerning one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 7 is a transition diagram showing a gaming state and an effect mode of the gaming machine according to the 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 showing a basic opening-and-closing pattern of a game machine concerning one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure showing a round opening and closing pattern of a game machine concerning one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure showing a round opening and closing pattern of a game machine concerning one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the round opening and closing pattern memory | storage structure of the game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention, and a round opening and closing pattern of a big winning opening and a specific area. It is a figure which shows the time of the round opening and closing pattern of the game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the big winning opening / closing pattern table of the gaming machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the opening and 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 and closing pattern of the game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the incorrect operation alerting | reporting timing of the game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the incorrect operation alerting | reporting timing of the game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the incorrect operation alerting | reporting timing of the game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the incorrect operation alerting | reporting timing of the game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the incorrect operation alerting | reporting timing 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 main control circuit main process of the game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flow chart which shows special symbol control processing of a game machine concerning one embodiment of the present invention. It is a flow chart which shows special symbol memory check processing of a game machine concerning one embodiment of the present invention. It is a flow chart which shows special symbol determination processing of a game machine concerning one embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol variation 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 gaming machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the hit start interval management process of the gaming machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. 5 is a flowchart showing a winning opening opening process of the gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a flow chart which shows big winning a prize opening opening-and-closing processing of a game machine concerning one embodiment of the present invention. It is a flow chart which shows waiting time management processing before big winning opening of a game machine concerning one embodiment of the present invention. It is a flow chart which shows hit end interval processing of a game machine concerning one embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol game end process of the gaming machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the system timer interruption processing of the game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the switch input process of the gaming 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 gaming machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the fraud determination processing of the game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flow chart which shows game information data generation processing of a gaming machine concerning one embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the port output process of the gaming machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the subcontrol circuit main process of the gaming 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 game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flow chart which shows command analysis processing of a game machine concerning one embodiment of the present invention. It is a flow chart which shows processing at the time of sub injustice signal reception of a game machine concerning one embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows production control processing of the game machine concerning one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of the unauthorized operation notification of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

<Structure of Pachinko Machine>
First, the structure of a 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 the game board used for 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 attached openably to the main body 2, and the base door 3 openably. And a glass door 4.

[Body]
The main body 2 is formed of a frame-like member having a rectangular opening 2a (see FIG. 3). The main body 2 is formed of, for example, 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 formed of a plate-like member having a rectangular outer shape substantially equal to the outer shape of the main body 2. The base door 3 is disposed in front of the main body 2 (front side of the pachinko gaming machine), and is rotatably supported by the main body 2 via the main body frame hinge 2b. That is, the opening 2a of the main body 2 is made by pivoting the base door 3 with the main body frame hinge 2b provided at the side edge of one side of the main body 2 (left in the front view 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 over a region from the substantially central portion of the base door 3 to the upper side, and is formed so as to occupy most of the region.

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

  The speakers 10 a and 10 b are disposed on the upper portion (near the upper end portion) of the base door 3. The game board 1 is disposed in front of the base door 3 (front side of the pachinko gaming machine) and is disposed to cover the opening 3 a of the base door 3.

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

  On the front surface of the game board 1 (surface on the front side of the pachinko gaming machine), a game area 1 p is formed in which the game balls fired from the launch device 26 roll. The game area 1p is an area surrounded by the guide rails 30 (specifically, the outer rails 30A shown in FIG. 4 described later), and the outer peripheral shape is substantially circular. Further, in the game area 1p, a plurality of game nails (not shown) are inserted. The configuration of the game board 1 (game area 1p) will be described later with reference to FIGS. 4 and 5.

  The liquid crystal display device 13 is attached to the back side of the game board 1 (the opposite side 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 13A is set so as to occupy the whole or a part of the surface of the game board 1. In the display area 13A of the liquid crystal display device 13, various images such as an identification pattern for effect, an effect image, and an image for decoration (decorative pattern) are displayed. The player can visually recognize various images displayed on the display area 13 A of the liquid crystal display device 13 via the game board 1.

  Although the liquid crystal display device 13 is applied in the present embodiment, the present invention is not limited to this, and as the display device, for example, a plasma display, a projection display, a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) display, etc. It may apply.

  The tray unit 8 is disposed below the gaming board 1. The tray unit 8 has an upper tray 17 and a lower tray 18 disposed below the upper tray 17. As shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, the upper plate 17 and the lower plate 18 are respectively formed with a payout port 20 and a supply port 21 for lending game balls and paying out game balls (prize balls). When a predetermined payout condition is satisfied, gaming balls are discharged from the payout opening 20 and the supply port 21 and stored in the upper tray 17 and the lower tray 18, respectively. In addition, the game balls stored in the upper tray 17 are fired by the launch device 26 into the game area 1 p.

  The plate unit 8 is provided with a pressing operation button 9A and a jog dial 9B. The push operation button 9A and the jog dial 9B are mounted on the upper plate 17. The pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment has a predetermined effect function performed using the push operation button 9A or the jog dial 9B, and when performing this predetermined effect, the effect 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 on the front surface of the base door 3 in the lower right region (near the lower right corner). The launcher 26 includes a launch handle 26b operable by the player, and the launch handle 26b is rotatably supported. The launcher 26 has a panel 26a for disposing the launcher 26 on the lower right side of the surface of the base door 3, a launch handle 26b disposed on the front side of the panel 26a, and a rear face of the panel 26a. It arrange | positions on the surface lower right side of the surface of the base door 3 facing the side, and it comprises with the firing drive device for launching a game ball.

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

  In the lower right side of the glass door 4, a notch 4p for exposing the launcher 26 (panel 26a, launch handle 26b) to the player side is provided. When the glass door 4 is closed with respect to the base door 3, the launcher 26 (panel 26 a, launch handle 26 b) is exposed through the notch 4 p of the glass door 4 and is adjacent to the above-described tray unit 8. Be positioned. Such a launcher 26 (panel body 26a, launch handle 26b) and the tray unit 8 have an aesthetic appearance as if they were integrated with one another in series.

  The launch handle 26b is rotatably mounted on a support portion (not shown) and the support portion, and is provided in a handle gop 26d rotatable clockwise and counterclockwise, and provided in the support portion. It is disposed so as to cover the opening of the handle grip 26d and a launch stop switch (not shown) for stopping the launch of the ball, a launch stop button 26e (also referred to as an operation member) for turning the launch stop switch ON / OFF. And a handle cap 26h.

  When the handle grip 26d of the discharge handle 26b is rotated clockwise, the drive force of the discharge drive is increased or decreased according to the amount of rotation (rotational angle), and the drive force at that time stores in the upper tray 17. The game ball being shot is launched toward the game area 1 p (see FIG. 4) of the game board 1. At this time, when the launch stop button 26e is operated, the launch drive 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 the payout / firing control circuit 82 (see FIG. 7) connected to the main control circuit 60 (see FIG. 7). Inside the launcher 26, a spring member (not shown) is provided for resiliently urging the handle grip 26d in the counterclockwise direction at all times, and the player can adjust the spring member to the elasticity. By rotating the handle grip 26d in the clockwise direction, the game ball is fired.

  Also, when the player interrupts the game and releases his hand from the handle grip 26d, the handle grip 26d is returned to the start time point position by the elasticity of the spring member. At this time, the firing stop button 26e is pressed by the protrusion (not shown) of the handle grip 26d, whereby the firing of the gaming ball is stopped.

  Here, as a method of increasing or decreasing the firing strength of the gaming ball, the resistance value of the firing volume (not shown) is changed according to the amount of rotation (rotational angle) of the handle grip 26d of the firing handle 26b. Although it is known to increase or decrease the launch strength of the game ball by changing the power supplied to the a), the launch device 26 of this embodiment is operated to turn the handle grip 26d of the launch handle 26b. A firing spring (not shown) (not shown) and a gear mechanism (not shown) for rolling up (tightening) the firing spring are provided. In the launcher 26, the amount of rotation of the winding gear mechanism is adjusted by the amount of rotation of the handle grip 26d of the launch handle 26b, thereby strengthening or weakening the degree of winding (tightening) of the launch spring. The launch strength of the is to be increased or decreased.

  The speaker 10 c is provided at the center of the plate unit 8 so as to perform effects by sound. The sound emitted from the speaker 10c is emitted through the speaker cover 10k provided on the portion of the pan unit 8 (specifically, the portion between the upper pan 17 and the lower pan 18).

  In the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment, when the player's hand contacts the touch sensor on the firing handle 26b, the touch sensor outputs a detection signal. As a result, it is detected that the player grips the launch handle 26b, and the solenoid actuator can launch the game ball. Then, when the player holds the firing handle 26b and rotates it clockwise (clockwise when viewed from the player side), the resistance value of the firing volume changes according to the turning angle of the firing handle 26b. Power corresponding to the resistance value is supplied to the solenoid actuator. As a result, the game balls stored in the upper tray 17 are sequentially fired, and the shot game balls are discharged 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 gaming balls to the upper tray 17 or the lower tray 18 from among the gaming balls supplied from the storage unit, based on the fulfillment of the payout conditions. The substrate unit 17 has various control substrates. The various control boards are provided with a main control circuit 60, a sub control circuit 70 (see FIG. 7) and the like which will be described later.

[Glass door]
The glass door 4 is comprised by the plate-shaped member whose surface is a substantially square shape. 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. A speaker cover 10k is provided in an upper region facing the speakers 10a and 10b on the front surface of the glass door 4. In addition, the glass door 4 is provided with a protective glass 7, a dish unit 8, an operation unit 9, various decoration members (top decoration 14, right side decoration member 15, left side decoration member 16) and the like. For example, in the pan unit 8, the cover members (upper pan upper cover 8a, lower pan cover 8b, etc.) are attached to the glass door 4 via a locking structure.

  In the central portion of the glass door 4, an opening 4 a of 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 transparency 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 to the base door 3, the protective glass 7 is arranged 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 appearance are provided so as to surround the opening 4a. As an example of the decoration member, a top decoration 14 incorporating a playing card later described is provided on the upper side of the opening 4a, and the right side decoration capable of changing the light emission display mode on the left and right of the opening 4a A member 15 (e.g., upper right lens 15a, right middle lens 15b, right panel cover 15c, etc.) and a left decorative member 16 (e.g., left outer lens 16a, etc.) are provided.

  Inside the right side decoration member 15 and the left side decoration member 16, light emitting means (for example, lamp, LED 27 etc.) controlled by a sub control circuit 70 (see FIG. 7) described later are provided (see FIG. 7) . The light emitted from the lamp / LED 27 passes through the right side decoration member 15 and the left side decoration member 16 and is detected from the right side decoration member 15 and the left side decoration member 16 as an aesthetically pleasing light or diffused light, for example. Thereby, since it is possible to change the display mode by the light, it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

  Furthermore, below the opening 4 a of the glass door 4, the dish unit 8 is disposed. The tray unit 8 is provided with an upper tray 17 for storing lending balls and prize balls, and a lower tray 18 provided on the lower side of the upper tray 17 and capable of storing, for example, gaming 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 gaming 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 tray 17 includes an upper tray main body 17p capable of storing gaming balls, an upper tray upper cover 8a detachably attached to the base door 3 so as to cover an upper portion of the upper tray main body 17p, and an upper tray An upper dish decoration member is provided to improve the appearance of the image. As an example of the upper dish decoration member, the upper dish main body 17p is provided with an upper dish left decoration 17a, an upper dish front decoration 17c, and the like so as to surround the upper dish upper cover 8a. In the upper plate upper cover 8a, it is bent from the left side to the lower side through the front side and from the middle toward the right side to the lower plate 18.

  The dish 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, There is provided a supply port 21 for supplying the lower plate 18 with gaming balls discharged from the outlet. On the back side of the base door 3, a ball passage cover (not shown) that forms a ball passage by communicating the ball passage of the gaming ball dispensed from the payout device 83 (see FIG. 3) and the discharge port and the supply port 21. Is provided. When the gaming ball is paid out from the payout device 83, the gaming ball is sent to the upper tray 17 through the payout opening 20, but the upper portion of the gaming sphere is retained near the payout opening 20 although the gaming ball is paid out. Is full, or when the ball release button 22 provided on the upper plate upper cover 8a is pressed, the gaming balls stored in the upper plate 17 are discharged through the ball passage and the lower plate via the supply port 21. Sent to 18

  In the present embodiment, a plating member is used to decorate the front of the gaming machine, and the plating member 17b is also used to decorate the front portion 17c of the upper tray 17. By using the plating member 17b, the decorative effect of the appearance design of the game machine is enhanced to improve the player's interest.

  In addition to a return button 24 for returning a card from the card lending button 23 for receiving a ball lending, a card unit 84 for lending a gaming ball (not shown), etc. An operation unit 9 is provided for changing the display mode of various effects by the player operating (pressing operation, rotating operation) during the game of. Although the arrangement configuration (position, orientation) of the operation unit 9 is not particularly limited, the pressing operation button 9A is vertically projected from the upper plate upper cover 8a in the drawing as an example, and the outer periphery of the pressing operation button 9A Shows the operation unit 9 configured to arrange the jog dial 9B.

  As for the glass door 4, an unauthorized member such as a piano wire or the like is provided on a portion on the left side (that is, the side rotatably supported by the main body 2) facing the player from the surface (front surface) thereof. It is possible to assume a situation in which an illegal action by the illegal member is performed on various configurations built on the back surface of the glass door 4 in the vicinity of the back side of that portion.

  Therefore, in order to prevent such an illegal act, a cover member (not shown) with a wire holding function is provided on a portion of the back surface of the glass door 4 where the intruding act by the illegal member is performed. The cover member with a wiring holding function prevents the intrusion of a wiring holding part holding a wiring such as a harness, a substrate covering part covering a substrate built on the back surface of the glass door 4, and an unauthorized member such as a piano wire. It is configured to be integrated with the fraud prevention unit. According to this, it is possible to realize a single cover member with a wiring holding function that has the three functions of wiring holding, substrate covering, and fraud prevention, so it is necessary to separately prepare members for each of these functions. Can be reduced, and 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 located behind the protective glass 7 and has a game area 1p (see FIG. 4) in which the launched game ball can roll down. . In addition, although the game board 1 is formed by the material (for example, polycarbonate etc.) which has translucency, you may be formed by the material which does not have translucency like a plywood etc., for example.

  As shown in FIGS. 3 to 6, the game board 1 includes a guide rail 30, a stage 31, a first starting opening 32, a second starting opening 33, and a blade member 34 for opening and closing the second starting opening 33; 1 large winning opening 36, second large winning opening 37, first large winning opening shutter 36A for opening and closing the first large winning opening 36, second large winning opening shutter 37A for opening and closing the second large winning opening 37, second large The specific area 38A and the nonspecific area 38B located below the winning opening 37, the displacement member 39 for opening and closing the specific area 38A, the plurality of general winning openings 40, the out opening 41, the upper movable effect member 42A, the 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 of the present embodiment, the first start opening 32, the second start opening 33, the pass gate 35, the first large winning opening 36, the second large winning opening 37, the specific area 38A, and the general winning opening 40. Thus, a winning area is formed. FIG. 4 shows a state in which the cover member 43 is removed.

  The guide rail 30 is composed of an outer rail 30A and an inner rail 30B. The outer rail 30A is arranged to surround the entire game area 1p. The inner rail 30B is for guiding the game ball to the upper portion of the game board 1 together with the outer rail, and is disposed 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 is for distributing the flow-through area of the game balls in the game area 1 p, and is disposed along the lower edge of the display area 13 A of the liquid crystal display device 13.

  The game ball fired by the launch device 26 flows downward toward the lower part of the game board 1 while changing its traveling direction due to a collision with a game nail (not shown) or the stage 31 or the like which is driven into the game board 1. In this process, the game balls are collected by winning in any of the first starting opening 32, the second starting opening 33, the first large winning opening 36, the second large winning opening 37, and the general winning opening 40, and If the player does not win a prize or passes the pass gate 35 and then does not win a prize, it is collected by being discharged from the out port 41.

  The term "winning" means that the game ball passes through the winning area or enters the winning area. Specifically, the game ball passes through the winning area or enters the winning area to give an advantageous situation (for example, opening of the second start opening 33, symbol lottery, winning ball, etc. described later) to the player. It means to do. In this case, passage of the winning area by the gaming ball means mere passage, and entering of the winning area by the gaming ball means collecting the gaming ball separately from the out slot 41, but in any case, it will be described later. Since winning is detected when the game ball passes by the sensor switch, passage and entering are substantially equivalent. Therefore, the passage of the game ball to the winning area and the entering of the ball lead to the winning, so in the following description, it is unified by "winning" unless otherwise noted. In addition, the game ball may pass through the specific area 38A in some cases as "V prize winning".

  When the rotation angle of the firing handle 26 b is relatively small, the gaming balls flow down mainly on the left side of the stage 31 because the striking power given to the gaming balls is generally small. In addition, when the rotation angle of the firing handle 26b is relatively large, the game balls mainly flow down the right side of the stage 31 because the launch forces given to the game balls are generally large. In general, how to strike the game ball on the left side of the stage 31 is called "left-handed", and how to strike the game ball on the right side of the stage 31 is referred to as "right-handed".

  The first starting opening 32 and the second starting opening 33 trigger a lottery under the condition that the game ball wins, and a trigger for displaying the result of the lottery in the display area 13A of the LED unit 5 or the liquid crystal display device 13 It is something to give.

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

  The second start port 33 is provided immediately below the first start port 32. When a game ball is won in the second starting opening 33, a preset number of game balls are paid out to the upper plate 17 or the lower plate 18 through the payout opening 20 or the supply opening 21. In the second starting opening 33, the difficulty of winning is determined by the blade member 34 as a normal motorized part. The winning of the game ball to the second starting opening 33 is detected by the second starting opening switch 330 (see FIG. 7).

  The wing members 34 open and close in the forward and backward directions of the game board 1 in the forward and backward directions, and an open state enabling the winning of the game ball to the second starting opening 33, and the second It is a so-called ordinary electric winning combination that switches between the closed state where it is impossible or difficult to win the game ball in the starting opening 33. The wing member 34 is driven by a wing member solenoid 340 (see FIG. 7).

  It should be noted that the ordinary motor winning combination is not limited to one operating the wing member 34 so as to open and close in the front and rear direction, for example, a so-called electric tulip type in which the starting opening is expanded by rotating in the left and right direction of the game board 1 It may be a tongue-like member that opens and closes the starting opening by moving horizontally in the front-rear direction of the game board 1.

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

  The first large winning opening 36 and the second large winning opening 37 are opened in a hit gaming state (big hit gaming state, small hit gaming state) which is a gaming state advantageous to the player. The first large winning opening 36 is generally on the right side of the first starting opening 32 and is provided immediately below the passage gate 35. The second large winning opening 37 is generally on the right side of the second starting opening 33 and is provided immediately below the first large winning opening 36. In addition, about the position where the 1st big winning opening 36 and the 2nd big winning opening 37 are arranged, it can change suitably according to the specification etc. of a game machine not only the position mentioned above.

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

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

  The first large winning opening shutter 36A switches the first large winning opening 36 to the open state or the closed state by opening and closing so as to be in the forward and backward posture in the front and rear direction of the gaming board 1, It is arranged to cover the first large winning opening 36 in the closed state. That is, the first large winning opening shutter 36A is changed to an open state in which the game ball can be won in the first large winning hole 36 and a closed state in which the winning of the game ball is impossible or difficult. It is driven by the special winning opening solenoid 360A (see FIG. 7).

  The second large winning opening shutter 37A switches the second large winning opening 37 to the open state or the closed state by moving horizontally in the longitudinal direction of the gaming board 1, and the second large winning opening 37 is closed in the closed state. It is arranged to cover. That is, the second large winning opening shutter 37A is changed to an open state in which the game ball can be won in the second large winning hole 37 and a closed state in which the winning of the game ball is impossible or difficult. It is driven by the special winning opening solenoid 370A (see FIG. 7).

  The specific area 38A and the nonspecific area 38B are areas through which gaming balls that have won the second large winning opening 37 can pass thereafter, and are covered with the cover member 43. A ball passage of the gaming ball from the second big winning 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. After passing through one of the specific area 38A and the nonspecific area 38B, the gaming ball having won the second large winning opening 37 is guided to the back of the game board 1 and collected. A second large winning opening count switch 370 is disposed at an intermediate position of the ball passage from the second large winning opening 37 to the specific area 38A and the nonspecific area 38B. The specific area switch 380A is disposed in the specific area 38A, and the V winning of the gaming ball to the specific area 38A is detected by the specific area switch 380A. A non-specific area switch 380B is disposed in the non-specific area 38B, and the passage of gaming balls to the non-specific area 38B is detected by the non-specific area switch 380B. Further, a displacement member 39 for opening and closing the specific area 38A is provided in the vicinity of the specific area 38A.

  The displacement member 39 switches the specific area 38A to the open state or the closed state by moving horizontally in the front-rear direction of the game board 1, and is positioned to cover the specific area 38A in the closed state. That is, the displacing member solenoid 390 is changed by the displacing member solenoid 390 (see FIG. 7) so as to change the gaming ball into the open state where the V winning of the gaming ball to the specific area 38A is easy and the V winning is impossible or difficult. It is driven. When the specific area 38A is in the closed state, the gaming ball for which the V winning is impossible will pass through the non-specific area 38B.

  In the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment, the first large winning opening 36, the first large winning opening shutter 36A, the first large winning opening solenoid 360A, and the first large winning opening count switch 360 constitute a first variable winning device. doing. The second large winning opening 37, the second large winning opening shutter 37A, the second large winning opening solenoid 370A, and the second large winning opening count switch 370 constitute a second variable winning device.

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

  In the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, as the gaming state controlled by the main control circuit 60 to be described later, the non-probability changing non-time saving gaming state (non-probable changing non-time saving normal gaming state) , The probability of winning the special symbol lottery and the probability of winning the regular symbol lottery is higher than the non-probability variation / non-short time gaming status, and only the probability of winning the short game state (probable variation and short time playing status) and the winning probability of the regular symbol lottery If there is a non-probability variation / time reduction gaming status (non-probability variation and short time gaming status) that is higher than the non-probability variation / non-time saving gaming status, and you win the special symbol lottery in these gaming status, the big hit gaming status (special Move to the game). In addition, 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 change / non-short play state (provisional change / non-short play state), but a probability change / non-short play state may be provided.

  In the time saving game state, the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery is a high probability state, and therefore the winning of the second starting opening 33 is facilitated by the support of the blade members 34 as the normal electric throws. This state is a state called so-called "power support", and it becomes easy to store the holding balls of the special symbol game described later, and it is possible to suppress the loss of the game balls by winning in the second starting opening 33. Specifically, the time saving game state is a state in which the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery is relatively high (time saving gaming state 1), the state in which the variation time of the special symbol or the normal symbol is relatively short (time saving gaming state 2 ), The opening time of the wing member 34 as a motorized part normally means at least one of the relatively long states (time saving gaming state 3). For example, the time saving game state also includes a state in which the time saving game state 1, the time saving game state 2, and the time short game state 3 simultaneously progress with any combination. In such a time saving game state, the possibility of shifting to the big hit game state is improved.

  After the end of the big hit gaming state which succeeded in V winning in the specific area 38A in the big hit gaming state, it shifts to a definite change / time short game state without fail and does not shift to a non definite change / non short time gaming state. On the other hand, when the big hit gaming state ends as it is without success in the V winning in the specific area 38A (also referred to as non-V winning), after the end of the big hit gaming state, it is a non probability variation gaming state and time saving gaming state It shifts to the game state.

  Also, in this embodiment, after the end of the big hit gaming state, for example, the special symbol lottery (190 special symbol variation display or stop display) has been performed in the probability variation and time reduction gaming state non-offering, for example, non- It is supposed to shift to a definite change, non time saving game state. In addition, after the end of the jackpot gaming state, for example, in the non-probability · time-short game state 100 times or 4 special symbol lottery (100 or 4 times the variation display or stop display of special symbols) was triggered , Non-probability · non-time saving game state is to shift. In addition, after the end of the big hit gaming state, until it shifts to the next big hit gaming state, it may be made to maintain the probability variation / time saving gaming state. In the following description, the probability variation gaming state ending by performing the special symbol lottery a predetermined number of times as in the present embodiment will also be described as ST (Specia 1 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 at the time of non-operation, and appear in front of the display area 13A of the liquid crystal display device 13 when performing predetermined effects. Is located in The upper movable effect member 42A appears in front of the central portion of the display area 13A when a predetermined effect is performed, and performs rotation operation and light emission. The lower movable effect member 42B appears in front of the lower portion of the display area 13A when a predetermined effect is performed, and emits light.

  The cover member 43 is provided to form the second large winning opening 37, and is attached below the first large winning opening 36. The cover member 43 forms the second large winning opening 37 by opening a part of the upper end surface thereof. In the state where the cover member 43 is attached to the game board 1, the displacement member 39 is positioned at the opening corresponding to the second large winning opening 37. Further, at the front edge of the upper end face of the cover member 43, a guide piece 43a for guiding the game ball toward the second large winning opening 37 is provided. Inside the cover member 43, a ball passage is formed from the opening corresponding to the second large winning opening 37 through the second large winning opening count switch 370 to the specific area 38A and the nonspecific area 38B. Such a cover member 43 is disposed to cover the second winning 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, and 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) 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 are provided. Although not illustrated, the lamp / LED 27 (see FIG. 7) disposed on the game board 1 etc. includes the one corresponding to the character appearance notification lamp, and the transition to the big hit gaming state is determined. It lights up (or blinks) when a character image etc. appear in the display area 13A of the liquid crystal display 13 during a part of the special symbol fluctuation in the state or during the big hit gaming state.

  The normal symbol display unit 51 determines whether or not the second starting port 33 is opened by driving the blade member 34 as a normal electric role when the gaming ball has won the passage gate 35 as a trigger. It displays the lottery result for the game. The normal symbol display unit 51 includes one LED lamp 511. The LED lamp 511 is capable of, for example, red lighting and blue lighting, and lights in red when winning in the normal symbol game, and lights in blue when losing 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 lighting mode of red, the blade member 34 is driven to open and close in a predetermined pattern, and the winning of the gaming ball to the second starting port 33 is permitted. In addition, as a lighting mode according to the winning and losing of the normal symbol game, other lighting modes may be used, for example, it becomes a lighting state or blink state in the case of winning, while it becomes the extinguishing state in the case of losing You may

  In the normal symbol holding display unit 52, a new gaming ball wins the passing gate 35 while the normal symbol display unit 51 is performing variable display by turning on or off the four LED lamps 521, 522, 523, 524. In the case of having performed, the number of executable times of the fluctuation display of the normal symbol held to perform the fluctuation display by the normal symbol display unit 51 after the next time is displayed. The four LED lamps 521, 522, 523 and 524 are normally located on the left side of the symbol display unit 51, and are arranged in a row along with the LED lamps 511. In the suspension display by the LED lamps 521, 522, 523 and 524, for example, when the number of reservations is “1”, the LED lamp 521 lights up and the LED lamps 522, 523 and 524 go out. When the number of reservations is "2", the LED lamps 521 and 522 turn on and the LED lamps 523 and 524 turn off. When the number of reservations is "3", the LED lamps 521, 522 and 523 are turned on and the LED lamp 524 is turned off. When the number of reservations is "4", all of the LED lamps 521, 522, 523 and 524 light.

  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 symbols (hereinafter referred to as "first special symbols") serving as identification information triggered by winning of the game ball in the first starting opening 32 and The result of the winning lottery based on the winning on the starting opening 32 is stopped and displayed as the stopping symbol according to the first special symbol. The second special symbol display unit 54 performs variable display of symbols (hereinafter referred to as "second special symbols") serving as identification information triggered by winning of the game ball in the second starting opening 33, The result of the winning lottery based on the winning on the starting opening 33 is displayed as a stop symbol relating to the second special symbol.

  The variable display of the symbols by the first special symbol display unit 53 and the second special symbol display unit 54 is performed, for example, using a 7-segment LED or the like by repeating lighting and extinguishing each segment individually. The result of the winning lottery is displayed by a segment pattern (pattern) formed by turning on / off each segment of the first special symbol display section 53 and the second special symbol display section 54. At this time, the plurality of hit symbols displayed by the first special symbol and the plurality of hit symbols displayed by the second special symbol are different from each other. As a hit symbol of the first special symbol, it is a symbol serving as a transition trigger to the big hit gaming state, and indicates that it can shift to the probability variation playing state after the big hit gaming state ends, such as "probable change 1", "probable change 2" There is a nominal jackpot symbol such as "time saving 1" and "time saving 2" indicating transition to a non-probable and time saving gaming state after the end of the jackpot gaming state (see FIG. 10). As a hit symbol of the second special symbol, it is a symbol that becomes a transition trigger to the big hit gaming state, and indicates that it can be shifted to the probability change gaming state after the big hit gaming state ends, such as "probably 1 to 10" There is a nominal jackpot symbol and a nominal jackpot symbol such as a "small hit" which is a trigger for transition to a so-called small hit gaming state (see FIG. 10). That is, there is no small hit symbol that triggers transition to the small hit gaming state in the first special symbol hit symbol, and the second special symbol hit symbol transitions to the short time gaming state after the big hit gaming state ends. There is no jackpot symbol to indicate. In addition, the 1st special symbol display part 53 and the 2nd special symbol display part 54 are not limited to 7 segment LED etc. For example, it may be based on 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, 554, and the first special symbol display unit 53 is obtained by turning on or off the LED lamps 551, 552, 553, 554. Or, for the first special symbol variation display for the next and subsequent special symbol games when the new game ball is won in the first starting opening 32 while the second special symbol display unit 54 is the variation display of the symbols for the special symbol game The number of executable times (number of holdings) of the variable display of the first special symbol display unit 53 held on the is displayed. The second special symbol hold display unit 56 includes four LED lamps 561, 562, 563, 564, and the first special symbol display unit 53 is obtained by turning on or off the LED lamps 561, 562, 563, 564. Alternatively, the second special symbol display unit 54 is suspended for the variation display of symbols for the next and subsequent special symbol games when a new game ball is won in the second starting opening 33 during the variation display of symbols for the special symbol game. The number of executable times (number of reservations) of the variable display of the second special symbol display portion 54 is displayed. Each of the first special symbol hold display unit 55 and the second special symbol hold display unit 56 is arranged side by side vertically, and is located above the normal symbol hold display unit 52. The display mode of the number of holdings in the first special symbol holding display unit 55 and the second special symbol holding display unit 56 is the same as the display mode of the number of holdings by the normal symbol holding display unit 52.

  The first special symbol hold display unit 55 and the second special symbol hold display unit 56 are connected to the first starting opening 32 when the first special symbol display unit 53 or the second special symbol display unit 54 is displaying variable. The game ball is detected by the first starting opening switch 320 (see FIG. 7) provided in the communicating ball passage or the second starting opening switch 330 (see FIG. 7) provided in the ball passage leading to the second starting hole 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 symbols displayed variably in the first special symbol display unit 53 or the second special symbol display unit 54 are stopped and displayed, the first special symbol display unit 53 or the second special symbol display unit 54 which has been suspended is displayed. The variable display of the symbol is started.

  Here, an upper limit is set to 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 starting opening 32 and the first start opening 32 The number of pending variable displays of the first special symbol display unit 53 and the second special symbol display unit 54 due to the winning of the game ball to the starting opening 33 is four at maximum. When the first special symbol game for the first special symbol display unit 53 is held for four times, the information of the first special symbol game corresponding to the first special symbol display unit 53 during variation is the main RAM 63 (see FIG. Information of the first special symbol game for 4 times stored as starting memory (starting memory information) in the first special symbol starting memory area (0) of 7) and held is the first special symbol starting memory area ( 1) to 1st special symbol start storage area (4) is stored as start storage. Similarly, with respect to the second special symbol game, when held for four times, information of the second special symbol game corresponding to the second special symbol in motion is stored in the second special symbol start storage area of the main RAM 63 ( Information on the second special symbol game stored for four times in the 0) as a start memory and held as a start memory in the second special symbol start memory area (1) to the second special symbol start memory area (4) It is memorized. Therefore, the number of prize holdings for both the first special symbol display unit 53 and the second special symbol display unit 54, that is, the first start opening 32 and the second start opening 33, is a maximum of 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, Alternatively, the suspension of the winning on the first starting opening 32 and the suspension of the winning on the second starting opening 33 may be displayed.

  The round display unit 59 is lighted 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, and 593, and indicates the number of rounds when the big hit gaming state is executed by turning on or off the LED lamps 591, 592, and 593. In the present embodiment, for example, when the number of rounds is 16 (which may be described as “16R” in the following), the LED lamp 591 is turned on and the LED lamps 592, 593 are turned off. When the number of rounds is twelve (sometimes referred to as “12R” in the following), the LED lamp 592 is turned on and the LED lamps 591 and 593 are turned off. When the number of rounds is eleven (sometimes referred to as "11R" in the following), the LED lamp 593 is turned on and the LED lamps 591, 592 are turned off. The number of rounds (number of rounds) may mean the whole number of times a round game (round game) is executed, or an ordinal number indicating the order in which the round games are sequentially executed. The number of rounds is, for example, "16 rounds" or "16 R", "12 rounds" or "12 R", when the former is meant, and when the latter is meant, for example, "16 R eyes", "12 R eyes" Write as etc. 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 disposed at the rear of the game board 1, and a display area 13A is disposed substantially at the center of the display panel 13 so that the player can view it. Other than the result of the hit lottery based on the winning of the game ball to the mouth 32 and the second starting opening 33, various images related to the game, for example identification symbol for effect, effect image in normal game state, effect in big hit game state An image, an effect image for demonstration display, and the like are displayed. That is, the liquid crystal display device 13 is configured to perform the fluctuation display of the identification information on condition that the gaming ball has won the first starting opening 32 or the second starting opening 33. In the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display device 13 constitutes display means. The liquid crystal display device 13, the speakers 10a, 10b, 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 corresponding 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 read / write memory, an initial reset circuit 64, an I / O port 65, a command output port 66 as a command transmission means, and a clock pulse for reset. 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 processing in accordance with the program stored in the main ROM 62.

  The main control circuit 60 is connected to a first start opening switch 320 disposed behind the first start opening 32. When the game ball is detected by the first starting opening 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 the game ball is detected by the second starting opening switch 330, a winning lottery is performed.

  The first start opening switch 320 and the second start opening switch 330 are determined to have won when the game ball has entered the first start opening 32 and the second start opening 33, and thus the predetermined detection signal is set. It supplies the main control circuit 60.

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

  The passage gate switch 350 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 noting that winning is achieved when it is detected that the gaming ball has passed the passage gate 35. Thus, the passing gate switch 350 gives an opportunity to open the second start port 33.

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

  The main control circuit 60 is connected to a first large winning opening count switch 360 disposed at the back of the first large winning opening 36. The first large winning opening count switch 360 is for counting the number of winnings of the gaming ball to the first large winning opening 36. When the winning of the gaming ball is detected by the first large winning opening count switch 360, the payout device 83 sets the number of gaming balls set in advance as the winning ball to the upper tray 17 or lower through the payout opening 20 or the supply opening 21. Pay out on the plate 18.

  The main control circuit 60 is connected to a second large winning opening count switch 370 disposed at the back of the second large winning opening 37. The second large winning opening count switch 370 is for counting the number of winnings of the game ball to the second large winning opening 37. When the winning of the gaming ball is detected by the second large winning opening count switch 370, the payout device 83 sets the number of gaming balls set in advance as the winning ball to the upper tray 17 through the payout opening 20 or the supply opening 21. Alternatively, the bottom plate 18 is paid out.

  When the gaming ball passes through the first large winning opening 36 and the second large winning opening 37, the first large winning opening count switch 360 and the second large winning opening count switch 370 mainly control predetermined detection signals. The circuit 60 is supplied.

  The main control circuit 60 is connected to a specific area switch 380A and a non-specific area switch 380B disposed 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 on the assumption that the V winning is achieved when it is detected that the gaming 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 on the assumption that the non-V prize is won when it is detected that the gaming ball has passed through the non-specific area 38B in the big hit gaming state.

  The main control circuit 60 is a first large winning opening solenoid 360A for driving the first large winning opening shutter 36A for opening and closing the first large winning opening 36, and a second large winning opening shutter 37A for opening and closing the second large winning opening 37. And exclusively controls the second large winning opening solenoid 370A driving the. Thereby, the first big winning opening shutter 36A is in the open state (first mode) in which the winning of the gaming ball to the first big winning opening 36 is easy and the closing state in which the winning of the gaming ball is impossible or difficult In a situation where the first large winning opening 36 is at least closed, the second large winning opening shutter 37A receives a game ball winning to the second large winning opening 37. It is driven to fluctuate between possible open states and closed states where winning of the game ball is impossible or difficult. The opening driving of the first large winning opening 36 and the second large winning opening 37 by the first large winning opening shutter 36A and the second large winning opening shutter 37A is the first special symbol display portion 53 or the second special symbol display. It is performed when the special symbol in the part 54 becomes a specific stop display mode 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. Thereby, when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed in the predetermined light emission mode in the normal symbol display portion 51, the blade member 34 is opened for a predetermined number of times for a predetermined time, and the gaming ball is put in the second starting opening 33 It becomes easy.

  For example, in the normal symbol game of this embodiment, the hit probability of the normal symbol in the gaming state not in the short time gaming state (in the present embodiment, "non-probability change / non-short time gaming state" in this embodiment) is 1/256. Will not be released. On the other hand, the hit probability of the normal symbol in the high probability state (time saving gaming state) is, for example, 255/256, and when it is won, the blade member 34 is opened three times, for example, 1.3 seconds. Further, the number of normal symbols to be hit symbols in the normal symbol game is one, and the winning count number to be an upper limit when the second starting opening 33 is open is 10 (10).

  The main control circuit 60 controls a displacement member solenoid 390 that operates to open and close the displacement member 39 in the specific area 38A. Thereby, when the round game to be described later is being executed in the big hit gaming state, the displacement member 39 is opened for 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 gaming state, the game ball can not pass through the specific area 38A or becomes difficult, and the game ball easily passes through the non-specific area 38B.

  When the first starting opening switch 320 detects a game ball when the first special symbol display unit 53 or the second special symbol display unit 54 is displaying the first special symbol hold display unit 55 variably, the first special symbol hold display unit 55 1) The first special symbol based on winning of the game ball to the first starting opening 32 until the first special symbol or the second special symbol in the variable display is stopped and displayed in the special symbol display portion 53 or the second special symbol display portion 54 The number of executions (starts) of the variable display of the special symbol is held, that is, the number of held according to the first special symbol. When the first special symbol or the second special symbol that has been variably displayed is stopped and displayed, the variable display of the first special symbol that has been suspended as the number of reservations according to the first special symbol is started.

  The second special symbol hold display unit 56 is a second special start symbol switch unit 330 when the game ball is detected while the first special symbol display unit 53 or the second special symbol display unit 54 is fluctuatingly displayed. 1 until the first special symbol or the second special symbol being variably displayed in the special symbol display portion 53 or the second special symbol display portion 54 is stopped and displayed, the second based on the winning of the game ball to the second starting opening 33 The number of executions (starts) of the variable display of the special symbol is put on hold, that is, the held number relating to the second special symbol. When the first special symbol or the second special symbol that has been variably displayed is stopped and displayed, the variable display of the second special symbol that has been suspended as the number of reservations according to the second special symbol is started.

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

  In addition, the upper limit is set to the number of reservations for which the execution of the variable display of the special symbol is held, as described above, and in the present embodiment, the main CPU 61 controls the first starting opening 32 and the second starting opening 33 The number of pending displays of the first special symbol and the second special symbol when the game ball is won and the game ball is detected by the first starting opening switch 320 and the second starting opening switch 330, up to 4 each. (Ie, the number of times of detection is 4), and the fifth and subsequent ones are not stored as the number of reservations. Under the present circumstances, when the number of reservations reduces by completion | finish of the fluctuation display of a special symbol, the number of reservations is again added by making four pieces into an upper limit.

  When the number of pending first special symbol games in the first special symbol display unit 53 is held, for example, up to four, the information of the special symbol game corresponding to the first special symbol display unit 53 in change is the first of the main RAM 63 1 Special symbol start storage area (0) is stored as start storage, and thereafter, information on special symbol games for which the number of reservations is 4 is stored in the first special symbol start storage area (1) to (4) of the main RAM 63 It is sequentially stored as starting memory.

  Similarly, for the second special symbol game in the second special symbol display unit 54, when the number of pending second special symbol games is held, for example, up to four, the second corresponding to the second special symbol display unit 54 being changed 2 Special symbol game information is stored as starting storage in the second special symbol start storage area (0) of the main RAM 63, and thereafter, the information of the second special symbol game for the number of pending four is the second of the main RAM 63 2 Special symbols start storage areas (1) to (4) are sequentially stored as start storage.

  Therefore, the maximum number of pending game balls pertaining to the special symbol game associated with winning in the first start opening 32 and the second start opening 33 is a maximum of eight in total, and the first special symbol hold display portion 54 and the second special symbol The number of pending display by the LEDs 551 to 554 and the LEDs 561 to 564 of the pending display unit 55 is also four.

  In the open state of the first large winning opening 36 by the first large winning opening shutter 36A, the count value (number of winning game balls) by the first large winning opening count switch 360 becomes a predetermined number (for example, 10 winning numbers) It is maintained until one of the conditions is met, such as passing a predetermined opening time described later. When the number of winning game balls reaches a predetermined number, or when the opening time of the first large winning opening shutter 36A elapses, the first large winning opening shutter 36A is driven to close the first large winning opening 36. Be done.

  Similarly, in the open state of the second large winning opening 37 by the second large winning opening shutter 37A, the count value (the number of winnings of the game ball) by the second large winning opening count switch 370 is a predetermined number (for example, 10 winning numbers). Or one of the conditions such as passing a predetermined opening time described later is maintained. When the number of winning game balls reaches a predetermined number, or when the opening time of the second large winning opening shutter 37A has elapsed, the second large winning opening shutter 37A is driven to close the second large winning opening 37 Be done.

  In the big hit game state, the open state and the closed state of the first large winning opening 36 and the second large winning opening 37 are repeated based on a predetermined large winning opening opening / closing pattern (contact opening / closing pattern) described later. In the big hit gaming state, each of the first large winning opening 36 and the second large winning opening 37 will be open and closed for a predetermined number of times including a plurality of times based on the large winning opening opening and closing pattern (hit opening and 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 large winning opening 36 or the second large winning opening 37 is closed in one round game, the first large winning opening 36 or the second large winning opening 37 is opened as the next round game. The state of up to is also referred to as "inter-round game" or "inter-round interval" or simply "interval". In one round game, each of the first large winning opening 36 and the second large winning opening 37 may be in the open state and the closed state for a plurality of times. Further, in one round game, the open / close state of the first large winning opening 36 and the second large winning opening 37 is exclusively controlled. That is, in one round game, while one big winning opening is repeatedly opened a predetermined number of times, the other big winning opening is continuously closed.

  In the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment, a so-called small hit gaming state is provided as a gaming state having a property different from the big hit gaming state. Unlike the big hit gaming state, the small hit gaming state is not defined by the concept of a round game, and in the small hit gaming state of this embodiment, it is defined that the second big winning opening 37 is repeatedly opened a predetermined number of times. ing. Of course, in the small hit gaming state, control may be performed so that an arbitrary or specific large winning opening is repeatedly opened one or more times. The small hit gaming state is a gaming state in which the game is shifted in response to the winning of the small hit by the special symbol lottery. Before and after the transition to the small hit gaming state, basically the gaming state does not change. For example, when a small hit is won in the non probability variation gaming state and the small hitting gaming status is shifted to, the gaming status after the end of the small hitting gaming status remains the non probability variation gaming state before shifting to the small hitting gaming status It does not shift to the probability variation gaming state. Similarly, when a small hit is won in the probability variation gaming state and the small hitting gaming status is entered, the gaming status after the termination of the small hitting gaming status is the small hitting gaming status as long as the number of games in the probability variation gaming state remains. It remains in the probability variation gaming state before transitioning to, and does not shift to the non probability variation gaming state.

  A round game is counted as the number of rounds (number of rounds) like one round and two 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 referred to in connection with the description), with regard to the numbered “round” such as one round or the first round, for example, simply “R” as in 1R, 2R, 4R, 16R, etc. In addition, in one round game, before the first large winning opening 36 or the second large winning opening 37 is opened a predetermined number of times, the upper limit number of winnings per round If it reaches, the first large winning opening 36 and the second large winning opening 37 will be closed, and the first large winning opening 36 and the second large winning opening 37 will not be opened for the remaining number of times of opening , The round game is ended.

  Further, in a specific round game in which the second large winning opening 37 is in the open state in the big hit gaming state, the displacement member 39 is controlled based on a preset operation pattern (displacement member operation pattern) described later. As a result, the specific area 38A is in the open state and the closed state in the specific round game in the big hit gaming state. That is, in the specific round game, the game ball may pass the specific area 38A and become a V prize, while in the round games other than the specific round game, the game ball temporarily wins the second big winning opening 37 Even if it is, it becomes impossible or difficult for the game ball to pass through the specific area 38A. That is, the types of jackpot gaming states include a jackpot gaming state including a specific round game and a jackpot gaming state not including a specific round game.

  In the display area 13A of the liquid crystal display device 13, an effect image associated with the special symbol displayed in the first special symbol display unit 53 and the second special symbol display unit 54 is displayed. For example, during the variable display of the special symbol displayed by the first special symbol display unit 53 and the second special symbol display unit 54, the display region 13A of the liquid crystal display device 13 is made of numerals except in a specific case. Symbols (decorative symbols), for example, numbers such as “0”, “1”, “2”.

  On the other hand, when the special symbol variably displayed in the first special symbol display portion 53 and the second special symbol display portion 54 is stopped and displayed, the decorative symbol is also stopped and displayed in the display area 13A of the liquid crystal display device 13.

  In addition, 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 a specific stop display mode, the player is made to grasp that it is a "big hit". The effect image is displayed on the display area 13 A of the liquid crystal display device 13.

  Specifically, a special symbol is displayed on one of the first special symbol display unit 53 and the second special symbol display unit 54, for example, in a specific display mode corresponding to a "big hit" that can be obtained by many balls. When the stop display is performed, the combination of the decorative symbols for effect displayed in the display area 13A of the liquid crystal display device 13 has a specific display mode (for example, a state in which all the same symbols are aligned in each of a plurality of symbol rows And the effect image for the big hit is displayed in the display area 13 A of the liquid crystal display device 13.

  The main CPU 61 of such a main control circuit 60 is a special game (big hit) which is advantageous to the player when the game ball passes through a predetermined area (the first start port 32 and the second start port 33) in the game area 1p. A lottery means capable of lottery whether or not to execute the 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, values of variables, etc.) as a temporary storage area of the main CPU 61. As a temporary storage area of the main CPU 61, another readable and writable storage medium 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 transmits 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) to be described later, at predetermined intervals (for example, 2 msec).

  The game information output circuit 68 is for outputting various information to the hall computer 100 or the external information display device 101 connected externally.

  The various devices connected to the main control circuit 60 include a first large winning opening solenoid 360A, a second large winning opening solenoid 370A, a wing member solenoid 340, a displacement member solenoid 390, and an external terminal board 80.

  The external terminal board 80 is simply called an external end board, and has a function to call a hall clerk and a function to display the number of big hits (not shown), or a plurality of pachinko machines installed in the hall. It is for communicating data with an external device such as a hall computer 100 to be managed.

  Various switches connected to the main control circuit 60 include a first start opening switch 320, a second start opening switch 330, a passing gate switch 350, a first large winning opening count switch 360, and a second large winning opening count switch 370. , A specific area switch 380A, a non-specific area switch 380B, a general winning opening left switch 400A, a general winning opening right switch 400B, a backup clear switch 81, and a vibration detection sensor 86.

  The backup clear switch 81 clears the backup data of the main control circuit 60 and the payout / firing control circuit 82 described later at the time of power interruption or the like according to the operation of the hole manager.

  The vibration detection sensor 86 detects a vibration associated with an unauthorized operation or the like, and outputs a vibration detection signal indicating that to the main CPU 61. A radio wave sensor that detects an illegal electromagnetic wave, a proximity sensor that detects an intrusion of a foreign object into the gaming machine body, a touch sensor, or the like may be applied as means for detecting an illegal operation. In addition, an open / close switch for detecting opening / closing of the glass door may be applied as means for detecting an unauthorized operation.

  Further, the main control circuit 60 is connected with the launch device 26, the payout device 83, and the card unit 84 via the payout / firing control circuit 82.

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

  The card unit 84 is connected to a ball lending operation panel 85 that outputs a signal requesting the lending of gaming balls in accordance with the operation of a player, and can transmit and receive signals with the ball lending operation panel 85. .

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

  The payout / firing control circuit 82 is a solenoid (not shown) according to the amount of rotation when the player handles the firing handle 26b of the launching device 26 and rotates the device in the clockwise direction. Power is supplied to the game area 1p, and control is made to shoot the game ball toward the game area 1p.

  The main CPU 61 interrupts main processing and executes system timer interrupt processing (see FIG. 37) as interrupt processing even during execution of main processing described later. The system timer interrupt process is executed triggered by 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 be supplied with various commands from the main control circuit 60.

  The sub control circuit 70 performs various controls in response to various commands supplied from the main control circuit 60, and the sub CPU 71, program ROM 72, work RAM 73, command input port 74, real time clock (hereinafter referred to as " RTC: Real-Time Clock] 75, display control circuit 76, audio control circuit 77, lamp control circuit 78, and movable effect apparatus control circuit 79. The liquid crystal display device 13 is connected to the display control circuit 76. The voice control circuit 77 is connected to the speakers 10 a, 10 b and 10 c. 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, a mechanism, and the like for driving the upper movable effect member 42A and the lower movable effect member 42B.

  The sub control circuit 70 is connected to the push operation button switch 90A provided to the push operation button 9A and to the jog dial switch 90B provided to the jog dial 9B. The pressing operation button switch 90A is for detecting the operation of the pressing operation button 9A, and the jog dial switch 90B is for identifying the rotation direction and the 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 the program 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 controlling the various effects mainly by the sub CPU 71 and various tables.

  The work RAM 73 stores various data (flag, counter, timer, value of variable, 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 the various commands to the sub CPU 71.

  The RTC 75 inputs to the sub CPU 71 a date signal indicating the current date and a time signal indicating the current time. The RTC 75 normally operates by the power from the gaming machine main body when power is supplied to the gaming machine main body, and the backup power supply mounted on a power supply substrate (not shown) when the gaming machine main body is powered off. Operates with the power supplied from As a result, the RTC 75 can count the current date and time even when the game machine main body is powered 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 counting 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, and, for example, for generating an image data processor (VDP) and various image data. It comprises an image data ROM in which data is stored, a frame buffer for temporarily storing image data, and a D / A converter for converting 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.

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

  Further, 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 voice control circuit 77 is for performing control relating to voice and the like generated from the speakers 10a, 10b and 10c, for example, a sound source IC for performing control relating to voice and the like, voice data ROM for storing various voice data, voice signal Includes an amplifier (AMP) for amplifying the The configuration of the voice control circuit 77 is also merely an example, and the present invention is not limited to this.

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

  The sound source IC also reads out the selected audio data from the audio data ROM, converts the audio data into a predetermined audio signal, and supplies the audio signal to the amplifier. In addition, this amplifier amplifies an audio | voice signal and generates audio | voice from speaker 10a, 10b, 10c.

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

  For example, in the big hit game state, the movable effect device control circuit 79 operates the upper movable effect member 42A and the lower movable effect member 42B by the operation of the pressing operation button 9A or the like during the effective period of the operation on the operation unit 9 Etc.) to control the rendering operation.

[Playing state and effect mode of the 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. The gaming state is basically controlled by the main CPU 61, and the effect mode is controlled by the sub CPU 71. However, it is assumed that one CPU can control these without distinction. May be

  As shown in FIG. 8, the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment has, as gaming states, a normal gaming state (non-probability change / non-short play state), a probability change / short play state, a non-protability / short play state, a big hit gaming state, And it is possible to execute small hitting game state. The normal gaming state is a gaming state in which the non-probability change and the non-short time are realized. The non-probability change / time short game state is continued to a relatively small number of times (for example, 4 times of time reduction) or a relatively large number of time reductions (for example, 100 times of time reduction). There is a case. The definite variation / time-shortening gaming state is a gaming state in which so-called definite variation number and time-shortening number are continued up to, for example, 190 times. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment, there are a super big bonus, a challenge bonus, an additional bonus, and a V challenge as the effect modes corresponding to the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state. In the present embodiment, although the probability variation non-time minor gaming state is not executed, the probability variation non-time minor 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 hit is obtained as a result of the special symbol lottery. In the normal gaming state, for example, when the symbol "1-1" or "2-1" is displayed as a stop as a special symbol, it becomes a big hit gaming state corresponding to the 16R big hit, and the first big winning opening 36 and the second big winning The opening and closing pattern 1 is selected as a large winning opening opening and closing pattern for opening and closing the opening 37 (see FIG. 10). Also, in the big hit gaming state according to the hit 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 symbols “1-2” to “1-4” is displayed as a stop as a special symbol, it becomes a big hit gaming state corresponding to the 12R big hit, and the first big winning opening 36 The opening and closing pattern 2 or 3 is selected as a large winning opening opening and closing pattern for opening and closing the second large winning opening 37 (see FIG. 10). Further, in the big hit gaming state corresponding to the hit symbols "1-2" to "1-4", "challenge bonus" is executed as a corresponding effect mode.

  The non-probability variation / time-shortening gaming state is executed after the end of the big hit gaming state when it finally becomes a non-V prize in the big hit gaming state. In FIG. 8, for convenience, it is shown that transition to the non-probability change time saving game state on condition of non-V prize from the big hit gaming state of the challenge bonus is not limited to this, in the present embodiment, other than this Even in the big hit gaming state of when it is finally non-V winning, it is to shift to non-probability change time saving gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state. For example, when the hit symbol "1-3" corresponding to the first special symbol "time saving 1" is stopped and displayed in the normal gaming state, the hit is executed after the big hit gaming state according to the hit symbol "1-3" In the non-probable variation-time-saving gaming state, a relatively large number of 100 times is given as the time-saving number. Thereby, the non-probability change / time-short game state according to the hit symbol “1-3” is basically continued until the special symbol game of 100 times is digested, and when it is digested 100 times, it shifts to the normal game state . On the other hand, when the hit symbol "1-4" corresponding to the first special symbol "time reduction 2" is stopped and displayed in the normal gaming state, the hit is executed after the big hit gaming state according to the hit symbol "1-4". In the non-probable variation / time-saving gaming state, four times relatively less are given as time-saving times. Thereby, the non-probability change / time-short game state corresponding to the hit symbol “1-4” is basically continued until the four special symbol games are digested, and when it is digested four times, it shifts to the normal game state .

  In the non-probable variation / time-short game state, for example, if it is displayed as a special symbol and the symbol “1-1” or “2-1” is stopped before it is counted down 100 or 4 times, it corresponds to 16R big hit The hit opening / closing pattern 1 is selected as a large winning opening opening and closing pattern for opening and closing the first large winning opening 36 and the second large winning opening 37 (see FIG. 10). In the big hit gaming state according to the hit symbols "1-1" and "2-1", "super big bonus" is executed as a corresponding effect mode. On the other hand, in the non-probable variation / time saving game state, for example, when any one of the symbols “2-2” to “2-9” is displayed as a stop as a special symbol, it becomes a big hit gaming state corresponding to 11R or 16R big hit, and One of the opening and closing patterns 4 to 11 is selected as a large winning opening opening and closing pattern for opening and closing the one large winning opening 36 and the second large winning opening 37 (see FIG. 10). Further, in the big hit gaming state corresponding to the hit symbols “2-2” to “2-9”, “superimposition bonus” is executed as a corresponding effect mode. Also, in the non-probable variation / time saving game state, for example, when the hit symbol “2-10” or “2-11” is displayed as a stop as a special symbol, a hit game state corresponding to a big hit or small hit is obtained, and the first large The hit opening and closing pattern 12 or 13 is selected as a big winning opening opening and closing pattern for opening and closing the winning opening 36 and the second big winning opening 37 (see FIG. 10). Further, in the hit gaming state corresponding to the hit symbols "2-10" and "2-11", "V challenge" is executed as the corresponding effect mode.

  The odd change / time reduction game state is executed after the end of the jackpot game state in which the V prize is finally reached. In the definite variation / short time gaming state, for example, 190 times are given as the number of definite variations and the number of short times, and the constant variation / short time gaming state is basically continued until 190 special symbol games are consumed. In other words, when you have digested 190 times, the probability change / time short game state shifts to the normal game state.

  Even in the odd variation / short time gaming state, for example, if it is displayed as a special symbol and the stop symbol "1-1" or "2-1" is stopped, it corresponds to the 16R big hit until it digests 190 times as the number of definite variations and the number of short intervals. The hit opening / closing pattern 1 is selected as a large winning opening opening and closing pattern for opening and closing the first large winning opening 36 and the second large winning opening 37 (see FIG. 10). In the big hit gaming state according to the hit symbols "1-1" and "2-1", "super big bonus" is executed as a corresponding effect mode. In addition, in the probability variation · short time gaming state, for example, when any of the symbols "2-2" to "2-9" is displayed as a stop as a special symbol, it becomes a big hit gaming state corresponding to 11R or 16R big hit, and the first One of the opening and closing patterns 4 to 11 is selected as a large winning opening opening and closing pattern for opening and closing the large winning opening 36 and the second large winning opening 37 (see FIG. 10). In the big hit gaming state according to the hit symbols “2-2” to “2-9”, “superimposition bonus” is executed as a corresponding effect mode. Furthermore, in the probability variation / time saving game state, for example, when the hit symbol "2-10" or "2-11" is displayed as a stop as a special symbol, the hit gaming state corresponding to the big hit or small hit is realized, and the first big prize As a big winning opening opening and closing pattern for opening and closing the mouth 36 and the second big winning opening 37, the opening and closing pattern 12 or 13 is selected (see FIG. 10). In the hit gaming state according to the hit symbols "2-10" and "2-11", "V challenge" is executed as the corresponding effect mode.

  The super big bonus is executed interlockingly with the so-called full open big hit gaming state of 16R, and is executed as an effect mode which impresses this big hit gaming state. The big hit game state of 16R full open is a game state controlled so that the hit opening and closing pattern 1 is generated as a big winning opening opening and closing pattern described later (see FIGS. 10 and 16). In such a 16R full open big hit gaming state, when there is a V prize, as a gaming state after the big hit gaming state end, it becomes a probability change · time saving game state. Although not particularly illustrated in FIG. 8, there is also a possibility that there is no V winning in the final in the 16R full open big hit gaming state, and in such a case, the gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state is not It will shift to a definite change and time saving game state. In this case, the time reduction number to be provided may be defined in advance as, for example, 100 times or 4 times, or one of them 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 that impresses the jackpot gaming state. A plurality of types of challenge bonus are prepared, and in the first round (for example, 1R to 2R) where the challenge bonus is executed, the player operates the pressing operation button 9A or the jog dial 9B to select the type of challenge bonus. May be selectable. The big hit game state of 12R is a game state controlled such that one of the hit opening and closing patterns 2 and 3 is generated as a big winning opening opening and closing pattern described later (see FIGS. 10 and 16). In such a 12R big hit gaming state, even when there is a V prize, as the gaming state after the big hit gaming state ends, it becomes a probability change · time saving game state. On the other hand, in the 12R big hit gaming state, when there is no V winning in the end, as the gaming state after the big hit gaming state ends, it shifts to non-probability change time saving game state.

  The extra bonus is executed in conjunction with the 11R or 16R jackpot gaming state, and is executed as an effect mode that impresses the jackpot gaming state. The 11R or 16R jackpot game state is a game state controlled to generate one of the hit opening and closing patterns 4 to 11 as a large winning opening opening and closing pattern described later (see FIGS. 10 and 16). In such a 11R or 16R big hit gaming state, even when there is a V prize, as a gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state, it becomes a probability change · time short game state. Although not particularly illustrated in FIG. 8, in the 11R or 16R big hit gaming state, there is also a possibility that there is no V winning in the end, and in such a case, the gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state is not It will shift to a definite change and time saving game state. In this case, the number of time reductions to be granted may also be defined in advance as, for example, 100 times or 4 times, or one of them may be determined by lottery.

  The V challenge is a round in which winning to the first large winning opening 36 and the second large winning opening 37 is possible, and a round in which the V winning becomes easy (a round game in which winning to the second large winning opening 37 is easy) It is an effect mode that is executed interlockingly with the 11R jackpot gaming state (also referred to as “a certainty”) in which only 1R is included, or the small hitting gaming state. The big hit gaming state of a certainty is a gaming state controlled so that the hit opening and closing pattern 12 is generated as a big winning opening opening and closing pattern described later, and the small hit gaming state is a hitting opening and closing pattern 13 as a large winning opening opening open pattern described later. It is a gaming state controlled to occur (see FIGS. 10 and 16). In such a sudden big hit gaming state, when there is a V prize, as a gaming state after the big hit gaming state end, it becomes a probability change · time saving game state. Although not particularly illustrated in FIG. 8, there may be no V prize in the event of a sudden big hit gaming state, and in such a case, as the gaming state after the big hit gaming state ends, non-probability change / time saving gaming state Will move to In the small hit gaming state, while the V challenge is executed as the effect mode, when the small hit gaming state ends regardless of the V prize, the gaming state or effect before the small hit gaming state is basically executed. It will shift to the mode.

  In the normal gaming state, the second special symbol is a big hit symbol or a small hit symbol, and accordingly, when transitioning to a big hit gaming state or a small hit gaming state, or in a definite change, a short time play state, a non definite change or a short time play state When the first special symbol becomes a big hit symbol and accordingly shifts to the big hit gaming state, the effect mode corresponding to those hit symbols is executed. That is, the game state may shift from the normal game state to the bonus game state for the extra bonus or V challenge, or the transition from the probability change / time reduction game state or non probability change / time reduction game state to the super big bonus or challenge bonus jackpot state There is also.

[Specs of gaming machines]
Next, 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 in the low probability time (non-probability variation gaming state) and in the high probability (probability variation gaming state) The rate is 1/85. The small hit probability of being in the small hit gaming state is 0 in the first special symbol and 1/300 in the second special symbol. Although not particularly illustrated in FIG. 9, the first special symbol and the second special symbol are arranged to be digested in priority to the drawing by 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 of probability variation gaming state). The time saving performance is set to continue up to 190 times, 100 times, or 4 times interlocking with the probability variation gaming state as the time saving number of times (the number of games of the time reduction gaming state).

  The winning probability of the normal symbol is set to 1/256 in the low probability (non-short time gaming state) and 255/256 in the high probability (time short gaming state). The special winning opening count number is set to count up to 10 in each of the first large winning opening 36 and the second large winning 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 to the starting opening (the first starting opening 32 and the second starting opening 33), and one winning to the general winning opening 40. There are 10 pieces, and it is set to be 10 pieces per prize for the big prize mouth (the first big prize mouth 36 and the second big prize mouth 37). The winning count number when the second starting opening 33 is opened is set to count up to 10 as the upper limit.

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

  As shown in FIG. 10, the hit classification determination table includes the special symbol types (first special symbol and second special symbol) and the hit symbols ("1-1" to "1-4", "2-1" to " "2-11"), hit type (certainly 1 to 10, 1 or 2 shorts, 1 to 2 small hits), big winning opening opening and closing pattern (one opening and closing pattern 1 to 13), round number (16R, 12R, 11R), hit time Stipulates the content and distribution ratio of It should be noted that "permanent variation 1-10" of the hit type is attached for convenience to show that the possibility of shifting to the probable variation gaming state is high when at least one round of easy V winning is executed. This does not mean that the transition of the probability change gaming state is definitely decided. In addition, the number of rounds and the like shown in the parentheses at the end of the number of rounds indicates an inside number (substantially the number of rounds) that is substantially easy to win in the big winning opening. For example, 12R (9R) indicates that there are nine actual rounds out of 12 rounds, and 11R (probability) indicates that there is only one actual round out of 11 rounds. The distribution ratio defines the probability of being distributed for each of the first special symbol and the second special symbol for a winning symbol in the case of a big hit or a small hit.

  As shown in FIG. 10, for example, in the first special symbol of the hit symbol "1-1" and the second special symbol of the hit symbol "2-1", the hit type is "probability 1" and it is hit and closed pattern 1, and As the number of rounds in the round game, 16R (of which the actual number of rounds is 16R) is given, and as the contents of the effect mode of the big hit gaming state, the super big bonus 16R is executed. The distribution ratio (probability) to be "1-1" as the hit symbol of the first special symbol is 5/100, and the distribution ratio to be "2-1" as the hit symbol of the second special symbol is 10 / 100.

  The first special symbol is hit pattern "1-2", the hit type is "probability change 2" and hit and closed pattern 2 and 12R (of which the actual number of rounds is 9R) is given as the number of rounds of the round game, and the big hit gaming state A challenge bonus (success) 12R is executed as the contents of the effect mode of. The distribution ratio (probability) to be "1-2" as the hit symbol of the first special symbol is 25/100.

  The first special symbols are hit patterns "1-3" and "1-4", the hit types are "Time saving 1" and "Time saving 2" and hit and closed pattern 3 and the number of rounds in the round game is 12R (of which substantial rounds The number is given as 9R), and as the contents of the effect mode of the big hit gaming state, a challenge bonus (failure) 12R is executed. The distribution ratio (probability) to be "1-3" as the hit symbol of the first special symbol is 25/100, and the distribution ratio to be "1-4" is 45/100.

  The second special symbols are hit symbols "2-2" to "2-9" and hit types are "probability change 2" to "probability change 9", respectively, and hit and closed patterns 4 to 11 and 16R as the number of rounds of the round game Among them, 15R or 12R) or 11R (of which 10R, 8R, 6R, or 4R is given) is the number of actual rounds, and the contents of the effect mode of the jackpot gaming state are: extra bonus 16R, extra bonus 8R after revival A 16R, an extra bonus 4R, a resurrection 16R, or an extra bonus 11R is executed. The distribution ratio (probability) to be “2-2” as a hit symbol of the second special symbol is 8/100, and the distribution ratio to be “2-3” is 1/100, “2- The distribution ratio of “4” is 1/100, the distribution ratio of “2-5” is 4/100, and the distribution ratio of “2-6” is 11/100 The distribution ratio of "2-7" is 30/100, the distribution ratio of "2-8" is 5/100, and the distribution ratio of "2-9" is 20. / 100.

  The second special symbol, "2-10", has a hit type of "probability 10", and has a hit pattern of 12 and it is given 11R as the number of rounds in the round game (of which the actual number of rounds is 1R due to probability). As the contents of the effect mode of the gaming state, V challenge success is executed. The distribution ratio (probability) to be “2-10” as the hit symbol of the second special symbol is 10/100.

  In the second special symbol of the hit symbol "2-11", the hit type is "small hit" and the hit opening and closing pattern 13 is obtained, and the small hit gaming state without the concept of the round game is executed, and the small hit gaming state of the production mode As content, V challenge failure is executed. In the case of a small hit, the distribution ratio (probability) for which the second special symbol is hit will be "2-11" and the distribution ratio (probability) will be 100/100.

[Basic opening and closing pattern]
Next, a basic opening and closing pattern (basic opening and closing pattern) of the special winning opening will be described with reference to FIG. The basic opening and closing patterns shown in the figure are merely examples, and the number of patterns and the contents of patterns can be appropriately changed according to design changes and specifications.

  As shown in FIG. 11, basic opening and closing patterns a to g are used when controlling the opening and closing of the first large winning opening 36 and the second large winning opening 37 etc., and defined the basic operation time at the time of opening and closing It is a thing. Although the basic opening and closing patterns a to g are shown as rectangular waves in the drawing for convenience, in the basic opening and closing patterns a to g, low-level line segments along the reference lines (thin lines) in the drawing are closed. It is defined that only the basic operation time corresponds to the time, and the line segment higher than the reference line corresponds to the open time. For example, as shown in the broken line frame, the basic opening / closing pattern e does not define the time corresponding to the rising portion or falling portion of the rectangular wave, but follows the open time along the high level and the low level It defines the closing time. The other basic opening and closing patterns are similar. Further, in the present embodiment, the basic opening and closing patterns b and g are used when controlling the opening and closing of the displacement member 39 that opens and closes the specific area 38A.

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

[Round opening and closing pattern]
Next, the opening and closing pattern (round opening and closing pattern) of the large winning opening for one round will be described using FIGS. The round open / close patterns shown in FIGS. 12 and 13 are merely examples, and the number of patterns and the contents of the patterns can be appropriately changed according to design changes and specifications.

  As shown in FIGS. 12 and 13, the round opening and closing patterns A to J are used when controlling the opening and closing of the first large winning opening 36 and the second large winning opening 37 etc. over a time corresponding to one round. These are configured by appropriately combining the basic opening / closing patterns a to g described above. The round opening and closing pattern G corresponds to the opening and closing pattern of the second large winning opening 37 at the time of a small hit, and although not strictly equivalent to one round, it is defined as the round opening and closing pattern for convenience. . The round opening and closing pattern J is for controlling the opening and closing of the displacing member 39 which opens and closes the specific area 38A at the time of a big hit.

  As shown in FIG. 12, the round open / close pattern A corresponds to the first large winning opening 36, and is constituted only by the basic open / close pattern a. The round opening / closing pattern B corresponds to the second large winning 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 and closing pattern C corresponds to the first large winning opening 36, and is constituted only by the basic opening and closing pattern f. The round opening / closing pattern D corresponds to the first large winning opening 36, and includes a basic opening / closing pattern c and a final basic opening / closing pattern f following it. The round opening / closing pattern E corresponds to the first large winning opening 36, and is constituted of, for example, two basic opening / closing patterns c and a final basic opening / closing pattern f following it.

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

  In the present embodiment, the round open / close patterns A to J are divided into the first large winning opening 36, the second large winning opening 37, etc., and are individually handled, but the first large winning opening or the first large winning opening A round open / close pattern corresponding to any of the two large winning openings may be provided. For example, the round opening and closing pattern F having the same pattern as the round opening and closing pattern C may be unnecessary, and the round opening and closing pattern C may correspond to both the first large winning opening 36 and the second large winning opening 37. As described above, by providing the round opening and closing pattern corresponding to any of the plurality of big winning openings, the data amount of the whole round opening and closing pattern can be suppressed, and reduction of memory capacity and securing of sufficient free capacity are achieved. be able to.

  The round open / close pattern is, as shown in FIG. 14A as an example, specified as the drive control data of the table configuration that defines the type of basic open / close pattern and the number of repetitions for each control order serving as an index. It is stored in the area, and is read from the main ROM 62 at the time of a big hit or a small hit and stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 63. Specifically, for example, in the first round of the control sequence specified based on the value of the control sequence counter to be described later, the round open / close pattern B is basically defined only once as the number of repetitions. The opening and closing control is performed for the second large winning opening 37 based on the opening and closing pattern b. Subsequently, in the second control order, the second large winning opening 37 is repeatedly performed based on the basic opening and closing pattern e over 79 times defined as the number of repetitions. Opening and closing control is performed, and in the final third of the control order, opening and closing control is performed for the second large winning opening 37 based on the basic opening and closing pattern f defined once as the number of repetitions. Similarly, the other round open / close patterns have a table configuration in which the control order, the number of repetitions, and the basic open / close patterns are defined. In the present embodiment, since the round opening and closing patterns A to J correspond individually to the first large winning opening 36 and the second large winning opening 37, etc., the large winning opening and the like to be opened and closed are designated in particular. Even if it is not, it is possible to specify the special winning opening and the like to be subjected to the opening and closing control only by the round opening and closing pattern.

  As shown in (B) of FIG. 14, in the predetermined round in the predetermined big hit state, when the second large winning opening 37 is controlled to open and close based on the round open and close pattern B, identification based on the round open and close pattern J The displacement member 39 in the area 38A may be controlled to open and close. In this case, the timing at which the second large winning opening 37 is opened in a single shot based on the basic opening and closing pattern b substantially matches the timing at which the specific area 38A is opened in a single shot based on the basic opening and closing pattern b. Since the opening time based on the basic opening / closing pattern b is extremely short (0.102 s in the present embodiment), it is determined that the V winning is difficult or impossible. On the other hand, the section in which the second large winning opening 37 repeatedly opens based on the basic opening and closing pattern e and the section in which the specific region 38A continuously opens based on the basic opening and closing pattern g sufficiently overlap As a result, V winning is made easy on sections where these are generally overlapping. In the specific round in the specific big hit state, when the second large winning opening 37 is controlled to open and close based on the round open and close pattern F, the displacement member 39 of the specific area 38A is controlled to open and close based on the round open and close pattern J May be In this case, the timing at which the second large winning opening 37 is opened based on the basic opening / closing pattern f and the timing at which the specific region 38A is opened based on the basic opening / closing pattern b only coincide once. , V winning is difficult or impossible.

  As shown as an example in FIG. 15, the round open / close pattern J has open times and close times based on the basic open / close pattern b of 0.102 s and 2.898 s, and subsequent open times based on the basic open / close pattern g 29. It is 688s. After execution of the opening and closing control based on the last basic opening and closing pattern g, the interval between rounds is transitioned to continue the closed state until the next round game is started. Such a round opening / closing pattern J has a total opening time of 29.790 s in which the opening time is added, and a total time of round games in which the opening time and closing time are combined is 32.688 s.

  The round opening and closing pattern B has opening times and closing times based on the basic opening and closing pattern b of 0.102 s and 2.898 s, followed by 79 opening and closing times based on the basic opening and closing pattern e of 15.642 s and 10 .35s, and the opening time based on the final basic opening / closing pattern f is 0.102s. Such a round opening / closing pattern B has a total opening time of 15.846 s in which the opening time is added up, and a total time of round games in which the opening time and closing time are combined is 29.094 s. After execution of the opening / closing control based on the final basic opening / closing pattern f based on the round opening / closing pattern B, transition to an inter-round interval is made.

  The round open / close pattern F is composed of only the basic open / close pattern f, and the open time based on the basic open / close pattern f is 0.102 s. Such a round open / close pattern F has a total open time of 0.102 s, and a total time of round games is 0.102 s. Based on the round open / close pattern F, only one basic open / close pattern that is first and last After execution of the switching control based on f, transition to an inter-round interval is made.

[Big winning opening opening and closing pattern table and interval time table]
Next, the special winning opening / closing pattern table and the interval time table will be described with reference to FIG. The special winning opening / closing pattern table and the interval time table are tables referred to by the main CPU 61 at the time of the big hit or the 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 patterns 1-13. In addition, the interval time table defines an interval pattern x and an interval pattern y as an inter-round interval pattern. The interval between rounds corresponds to a section in which the big winning opening is closed until the big winning opening is first opened in the next round after the big winning opening is finally closed in one round. . The interval pattern x has a closing time (closing time) of 1200 ms, and the interval pattern y has a closing time of 2520 ms.

  The hit opening and closing pattern 1 is an opening and closing pattern in which the prescribed number of rounds and the actual number of rounds in which the winning is substantially easy is 16R. In the hit opening and closing pattern 1, the first opening is the round opening and closing pattern B, the second opening to the 10th opening is the round opening and closing pattern A, the 11th opening is the round opening and closing pattern I, and the 12th to 16th openings are the round opening and closing pattern A. Between rounds, between rounds 11R and 12R, between rounds 13 and 16R is an interval pattern y, and between other rounds is an interval pattern x. That is, when the hit opening and closing pattern 1 is selected, an easy-to-winning round game is executed in all of 1 to 16R, and a round game in which the V winning to the specific area 38A is easy is executed in the 1R and 11R eyes. Be done.

  The hit opening and closing pattern 2 is an opening and closing pattern in which the prescribed number of rounds and the actual number of rounds are 12R and 9R. In the hit opening and closing pattern 2, 1R is the round opening and closing pattern F, 2 to 9R is the round opening and closing pattern A, 10R is the round opening and closing pattern C, 11R is the round opening and closing pattern B, and 12R is the round opening and closing pattern C, 1R Between the rounds of the eye and the 2Rth, between the rounds of the 11Rth and the 12Rth is the interval pattern y, and between the other rounds is the interval pattern x. That is, when the hit opening and closing pattern 2 is selected, a round game with easy winning in 2 to 9R and 11R is executed, and a round game with which V winning on the specific area 38A is easy is executed in 11R of them.

  The hit opening and closing pattern 3 is an opening and closing pattern in which the prescribed number of rounds and the actual number of rounds are 12R and 9R. In the hit opening and closing pattern 3, 1R is the round opening and closing pattern F, 2 to 9R is the round opening and closing pattern A, 10R is the round opening and closing pattern C, 11R is the round opening and closing pattern F, and 12R is the round opening and closing pattern A, 1R Between the rounds of the eye and the 2Rth, between the rounds of the 11Rth and the 12Rth is the interval pattern y, and between the other rounds is the interval pattern x. That is, when the hit opening and closing pattern 3 is selected, a round game in which winning is easy in 2 to 9 R and 12 R is executed, and in any of the 1 R and 11 R eyes, the round game in which V winning on the specific area 38A is easy Not run.

  The hit opening and closing pattern 4 is an opening and closing pattern in which the prescribed number of rounds and the actual number of rounds are 16R and 15R. In the hit opening and closing pattern 4, the first opening is the round opening and closing pattern B, the second opening to the 10th opening is the round opening and closing pattern A, the 11th opening is the round opening and closing pattern F, and the 12th to 16th openings are the round opening and closing pattern A. Between rounds, between rounds 11R and 12R, between rounds 13 and 16R is an interval pattern y, and between other rounds is an interval pattern x. That is, when the hit opening and closing pattern 4 is selected, a round game in which winning is easy is executed in 2 to 16R, and a round game in which V winning on the specific area 38A is easy is executed in 11R of them.

  The hit opening and closing pattern 5 is an opening and closing pattern in which the prescribed number of rounds and the actual number of rounds are 16R and 15R. In the case of the opening and closing pattern 5, the first R is the round opening and closing pattern B, the second to fourth R is the round opening and closing pattern A, the fifth R is the round opening and closing pattern H, the sixth to 10 R is the round opening and closing pattern A, and the 11R is the round opening and closing pattern F, The 12th to 16th R is the round open / close pattern A, the 1st and 2nd rounds, the 11th and 12th rounds, the 13th to 16th round is the interval pattern y, and the other rounds are the second It becomes an interval pattern x. That is, when the hit opening and closing pattern 5 is selected, a round game in which winning is easy is executed in 2 to 16R, and a round game in which V winning on the specific area 38A is easy is executed in 11R of them.

  The hit opening and closing pattern 6 is an opening and closing pattern in which the prescribed number of rounds and the actual number of rounds are 16R and 15R. In the opening and closing pattern 6, 1R is the round opening and closing pattern B, 2 to 8 R is the round opening and closing pattern A, 9R is the round opening and closing pattern H, 10R is the round opening and closing pattern A, 11R is the round opening and closing pattern F, 12- The 16Rth is the open / close pattern A, the interval between the 1R and the 2R, the interval between the 11R and the 12R, the interval between the 13th to 16R is the interval pattern y, and the interval between the other rounds is the interval pattern It becomes x. That is, when the hit opening and closing pattern 6 is selected, a round game in which winning is easy is executed in 2 to 16R, and a round game in which V winning on the specific area 38A is easy is executed in 11R of them.

  The hit opening and closing pattern 7 is an opening and closing pattern in which the prescribed number of rounds and the actual number of rounds are 16R and 12R. In the opening and closing pattern 7, the first R is the round opening and closing pattern B, the second to eighth R is the round opening and closing pattern A, the 9R is the round opening and closing pattern H, the 10R is the round opening and closing pattern A, the 11R is the round opening and closing pattern F, 12, 13R is the round open / close pattern A, 13-16R is the round open / close pattern D, and the interval between the 1R and 2R rounds, the interval between the 11R and 12R rounds, and the interval between the 15R and 16R round is an interval It becomes a pattern y, and the interval pattern x is between the other rounds. That is, when the hit opening and closing pattern 7 is selected, a round game in which winning is easy is executed in 2 to 13R, and a round game in which V winning on the specific area 38A is easy is executed in 11R of them.

  The hit opening and closing pattern 8 is an opening and closing pattern in which the prescribed number of rounds and the actual number of rounds are 11R and 10R. In the case of the opening and closing pattern 8, the first R is the round opening and closing pattern B, the second to tenth R is the round opening and closing pattern A, the 11R is the round opening and closing pattern F, and the interval between the first R and the second R is the interval pattern y. An interval pattern x is between rounds. That is, when the hit opening and closing pattern 8 is selected, a round game in which winning is easy is executed in 2 to 11R, and a round game in which V winning on the specific area 38A is easy is executed in 11R of them.

  The hit opening / closing pattern 9 is an opening / closing pattern in which the prescribed number of rounds and the actual number of rounds are 11R and 8R. In the hit opening and closing pattern 9, the first opening is the round opening and closing pattern B, the second to eighth opening is the round opening and closing pattern A, the ninth opening 10R is the round opening and closing pattern E, and the second opening 11R is the round opening and closing pattern F. The interval pattern between rounds is an interval pattern y, and the interval between rounds is an interval pattern x. That is, when the hit opening and closing pattern 9 is selected, a round game with easy winning in 2 to 8 and 11R is executed, and a round game with which V winning on the specific area 38A is easy is executed in the 11R of them.

  The hit opening and closing pattern 10 is an opening and closing pattern in which the prescribed number of rounds and the actual number of rounds are 11R and 6R. In the hit opening and closing pattern 10, the 1Rth round opening and closing pattern B, the 2nd to 6R eyes round opening and closing pattern A, 7 and 8R the round opening and closing pattern D, 9 and 10R the round opening and closing pattern C, and the 11R eye round opening and closing pattern It becomes F, the interval between rounds of 1R and 2R becomes an interval pattern y, and the interval between other rounds becomes an interval pattern x. That is, when the hit opening and closing pattern 10 is selected, a round game in which winning is easy is executed in 2 to 6 and 11R, and a round game in which V winning on the specific area 38A is easy is executed in 11R of them.

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

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

  The hit opening and closing pattern 13 is an opening and closing pattern of the small hit gaming state, and the round opening and closing pattern G is defined such that the second large winning opening 37 is opened and closed only once. That is, when the hit opening / closing pattern 13 is selected, there is a possibility that the game ball will win a prize for the second big winning opening 37, and there may be a V prize for the specific area 38A, but temporarily to the specific area 38A. Even if there is a V winning, it is executed as it can not shift to the probability variation gaming state.

  By the way, as shown in FIG. 17 as an example, the opening and closing patterns of the 5Rth round opening and closing pattern H of the hitting and opening and closing pattern 5 and the 5Rth to 7R of the hitting and opening and closing pattern 11 partially coincide. Specifically, in the opening stage of the round opening and closing pattern H, the opening of 0.102s and the closing of 1.2s are repeatedly performed three times based on the basic opening and closing pattern c. The same operation pattern as in the case where the opening of 0.102s and the closing of 1.2s are repeatedly performed three times based on the basic opening / closing pattern f and the interval pattern x from the eye to the 7th R is performed. Thereby, for example, when the opening and closing control is performed based on the hit opening and closing pattern 5, when the player enters the fifth R, the substantial round game of the first large winning opening 36 hits and ends at the 4R based on the opening and closing pattern 11. An illusion such as this is produced, and it becomes difficult to distinguish between the hit opening and closing pattern 5 and the hit opening and closing pattern 11. Then, after the opening and closing operation is performed as if the 5th R was finished, the player receives an impression that the substantial round has been revived by the occurrence of the opening state based on the relatively long basic opening pattern a. Can. At the time of opening and closing operation based on such a hit opening and closing pattern 5, for example, effects such that the character displayed on the screen wins is executed interlocking with the operation based on the basic opening and closing pattern a in the second half of the 5th R At the time of the opening and closing operation based on the pattern 11, it is possible to perform an effect such that the character on the screen loses in conjunction with the operations after the 8th R. In such a case, it is possible to more surely and intelligibly inform the player of a situation in which the real round is resurrected or fails to revive.

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

  As shown in FIG. 18A, in the round opening and closing pattern, the basic opening and closing pattern types (α, β, γ) and each basic opening and closing pattern in control order except for the basic opening and closing pattern executed at the end of the round game It is possible to define a table configuration that defines the number of times (N1, N2, N3) of repeated use, and further defines the number of times (TN) of repeatedly using these as one operation unit.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 18B, the round open / close patterns are the basic open / close patterns α, β, γ shown in FIG. 18A, and the open / close patterns consisting of basic 1 to 3 n1, n2, n3 times respectively It is good also as table composition replaced with the pattern used repeatedly. For example, as shown as an example in FIG. 18C, the open / close patterns of basics 1 and 2 are basic open / close patterns c and e, n1 and n2 are 2 times and 4 times, and N1 and N2 are 1 time and 2 times Assuming that TN is 3 times and the final basic opening / closing pattern is f, the round opening / closing pattern as shown in FIG. 18D is obtained.

  As shown in FIG. 18D, according to the round opening and closing pattern stored in the table configuration of FIG. 18C, the opening and closing control based on the basic opening and closing pattern c is repeatedly performed twice by the pattern α, and the pattern β × The switching control based on the basic switching pattern e is repeatedly executed a total of eight times by 2 and the unit pattern μ combining the pattern α and the pattern β × 2 is repeatedly executed three times, and finally based on the basic switching pattern f Opening and closing control is performed. According to the storage structure of such round open / close patterns, it is possible to suppress the data amount while diversifying the round open / close patterns, and to effectively reduce the memory capacity and secure the free space more effectively. it can. In the table configurations of FIGS. 18B and 18C, the round open / close pattern is defined by one type of TN, but it has a basic open / close pattern group defined by another TN, and a plurality of types of round open / close patterns are defined. A round open / close pattern may be defined using TN.

[Incorrect operation notification timing]
Next, notification timing of the incorrect operation will be described using FIGS.

  As shown in FIG. 19, when the vibration detection sensor 86 detects, for example, a vibration having a predetermined amplitude level or more, the vibration detection signal is output with the state in which the level is higher than the reference line (thin line) in the drawing as the on state.

  In software monitoring processing 1, when 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. After that, in software monitoring processing 1, when 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 off. In FIG. 19, the state of high level from the reference line (thin line) in the figure indicates that the vibration detection flag is on, and the state of low level along the reference line indicates that the vibration detection flag is off. Such software monitoring processing 1 mainly corresponds to vibration detection processing (see FIG. 41) by the main CPU 61, which will be described later.

  At this time, in the big hit gaming state, the main CPU 61 outputs a big hit operating signal with the state in which the level is higher than the reference line (thin line) in the drawing as the on state. The big hit operating signal is output as the on state from the transition to the big hit gaming state to the end of the big hit gaming state.

  Also, during the execution of the jackpot gaming state, a round game is executed. At this time, the main CPU 61 outputs a special winning opening in-operation signal with the state in which the level is higher than the reference line (thin line) in the drawing as the on state. The special winning opening in-operation signal is output as an on state until the round game ends and the inter-round interval is shifted after the transition to the round game.

  In addition, during execution of the round game, the big winning a prize opening is made open state by driving the big winning a prize opening solenoid. At this time, the main CPU 61 outputs a control signal for operating the special winning opening solenoid with the state in which the level is higher than the reference line (thin line) in the drawing as the on state. This control signal is output as the on state from the opening state of the special winning opening to the closing state.

  In addition, while the round game is being performed, the specific area 38A may be opened. In the present embodiment, the specific area 38A is opened as the specific area is in operation along with the 1Rth or 11Rth round game. That is, at the 1st R or 11th R, the main CPU 61 outputs a signal indicating that the specific area is in operation with the state in which the level is higher than the reference line (thin line) in the drawing as the on state. The specific area in operation signal monitors the remaining balls remaining in the ball passage from the second large winning opening 37 to the second large winning opening count switch 370 even after the round game is finished after shifting to the round game. It is output as an on state until a predetermined monitoring processing time for the purpose has passed.

  Further, while the specific area is in operation, the specific area 38A is opened by driving the displacement member solenoid 390. At this time, a control signal for operating the displacement member solenoid 390 is output from the main CPU 61 with the state in which the level is higher than the reference line (thin line) in the drawing as the on state. The control signal is output as the on state from the opening state of the displacement member 39 to the closing state.

  The software monitoring process 2 monitors the value of the vibration detection flag by the software monitoring process 1 and the in-operation signal during the specific area among the above-mentioned various signals and the like. Specifically, in the software monitoring process 2, when the vibration detection flag by the software monitoring process 1 is turned on, when the signal in the specific area activation state is turned on, the process related to the illegal operation (illegal related process) is executed. Ru. Thereafter, in the software monitoring process 2, when the vibration detection flag by the software monitoring process 1 is turned off, the fraud related process is not substantially executed even if the specific area in-operation signal is in the on state. In FIG. 19, the high level state from the reference line (thin line) in the figure indicates the ON state in which the fraud related processing is executed by the software monitoring processing 2, and the low level state along the fiducial line is substantially the fraud related processing. Indicates an off state that can not be In the software monitoring process 2, for example, a control signal for operating the displacement member solenoid 390 is monitored instead of the signal during the specific area operation, 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 processing is in the on state, the main CPU 61 sets the command transmission to “ON”, and transmits a command including information indicating a fraudulent operation to the sub CPU 71. When the fraud related processing is turned off, the main CPU 61 turns off the command transmission to stop the transmission of the command including the information indicating the fraudulent operation. Even if the sub CPU 71 receives such a command, it will not receive any command but will display a warning message such as "Don't hit the warning board." Or a warning image until the lapse of 30s, for example, from the command reception. It is displayed on the 13 display areas 13A (see FIG. 51). In addition, when the command transmission is turned “ON”, the main CPU 61 turns on the security signal relating to the illegal operation, and externally outputs the signal via 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. Further, in the hall computer 100 or the like, information indicating that there is an illegal operation is generated and acquired as history information in association with the date and time etc. based on the security signal, and the presence or absence of the illegal operation is managed using this history information.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 20, even when the vibration detection flag by the software monitoring process 1 is turned on when the specific region in-operation signal is in the on state, the fraud monitoring process is executed in the software monitoring process 2. Ru. Thereafter, if the vibration detection flag by the software monitoring process 1 is turned off, even if the specific area in-operation signal is in the on state, in the software monitoring process 2, the fraud related process is not substantially executed. When the fraud related processing is on and the command transmission is “on”, the main CPU 61 transmits a command including information indicating the fraudulent operation and externally outputs the security signal as the on state.

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

  Note that, as shown in FIG. 22, the fraud related processing by the software monitoring processing 2 is performed twice or more depending on the timing when the vibration detection flag by the software monitoring processing 1 is turned on / off and the on state of the specific area operating signal. The command may be repeatedly executed and the 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 a warning message or a warning image may be shorter than 10 s, for example. In such a case, the sub CPU 71 can repeatedly display the warning message or the warning image a plurality of times at relatively short intervals of 10s each time a command is received, and alertness when vibration is given at a certain interval. It can be enhanced.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 23, even when the vibration detection flag by the software monitoring process 1 is on when the specific area activation signal is in the on state, the big hit activation signal is in the off state, that is, the big hit In the case of the small hit gaming state instead of the gaming state, in the software monitoring processing 2, the fraud related processing is not substantially executed. In this case, even if vibration is given when the second large winning opening 37 or the specific area 38A is opened according to the 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. The main control circuit main processing is executed in the following steps. As shown in FIG. 24, in S10, the main CPU 61 performs disable setting processing of the watchdog timer. When this process ends, the process moves to S11.

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

  At S12, the main CPU 61 performs processing to determine whether or not the power failure is detected. In this process, the main CPU 61 determines whether the power failure detection signal is HIGH (high level). If the power failure detection signal is not HIGH, it is determined that the power failure is detected, and the process proceeds to S12. If the power failure detection signal is HIGH, it is determined that the power failure is not detected and the processing is performed at S13. Move.

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

  At S14, the main CPU 61 performs processing for permitting writing to the main RAM 63. When this process ends, the process moves to S15.

  At S15, the main CPU 61 performs processing to determine whether 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 transfers the process to S24, and if it determines that the backup clear switch 81 is not ON, it transfers the process to S16.

  At S16, the main CPU 61 performs processing to determine whether or not there is a power failure detection flag. In this process, if the main CPU 61 determines that the power failure detection flag is present, the process proceeds to S17, and if it is determined that the power failure detection flag is not present, the process proceeds to S24.

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

  In S18, the main CPU 61 performs processing to determine whether 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, it transfers the process to S19, and when it determines that the work damage check value is not a normal value, it transfers the process to S24. .

  At S19, the main CPU 61 performs processing to set 7FFEH to the stack pointer. When 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. When this process ends, the process moves to S21.

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

  At S22, the main CPU 61 performs processing for transmitting a command at the time of power recovery. In this process, the main CPU 61 transmits to the sub control circuit 70 a command for returning to the gaming state at the time of power interruption. When 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 processing is completed, the main CPU 61 returns to the address before power interruption, that is, the program address indicated by the program counter restored from the stack area.

  At S24, the main CPU 61 performs processing to set 8000H to the stack pointer. When this process ends, the process moves to S25.

  At S25, the main CPU 61 carries out processing to acquire the initial value of the random number related to the hit determination. When this process ends, the process moves to S26.

  At 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 processing for setting an initial value of random numbers related to hit determination. When this process ends, the process moves to S28.

  In S28, the main CPU 61 performs an initialization process of the work area at the time of initialization of the RAM. When this process ends, the process moves to S29.

  In S29, the main CPU 61 performs processing to transmit a command at the time of initialization of the main RAM 63 to the sub control circuit 70. Further, in the sub control circuit 70, the main CPU 61 executes initialization based on the received command. When this process ends, the process moves to S30.

  In S30, the main CPU 61 performs initial setting of devices around the main CPU 61. When this process ends, the process moves to S31.

  At S31, the main CPU 61 performs interrupt disable processing. In this process, the main CPU 61 performs a process of inhibiting the interrupt process. When this process ends, the process moves to S32.

  At 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. When this process ends, the process moves to S33.

  At S33, the main CPU 61 performs interrupt permission processing. In this process, the main CPU 61 performs a process of permitting the interrupt process. When this process ends, the process moves to S34.

  In S34, the main CPU 61 performs processing for updating the effect random number. In this process, the main CPU 61 performs a process of updating the effect random number counter value. When this process ends, the process moves to S35.

  At S35, the main CPU 61 determines whether 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 process proceeds to S36 and the system timer monitoring timer value is 3 If not, the process moves to S31.

  In S36, the main CPU 61 performs processing of subtracting 3 from the value of the system timer monitoring timer stored in the main RAM 63. When this process ends, the process moves to S37.

  At S37, the main CPU 61 performs timer update processing. In this process, the main CPU 61 is a waiting time timer for synchronizing the main control circuit 60 and the sub control circuit 70, and for measuring the opening time of the big winning opening to be opened when a big hit or a small hit occurs. Large winning opening opening time timer, 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 etc via the external terminal board 80 when it is detected that there is an unauthorized operation Execute processing to update various timers. If this process ends, the process moves to S38.

  At S38, the main CPU 61 performs special symbol control processing. In this processing, the main CPU 61 performs special symbol control processing. Main CPU 61 extracts a random number for collision determination and a random number for symbol determination in accordance with detection signals from first start winning opening switch 320 and second starting winning opening switch 330, and is stored in main ROM 62. Whether or not the special symbol lottery (big hit and small hit lottery) is won is determined with reference to the big hit determination table (not shown), and processing of storing the result of the determination in the main RAM 63 is performed. The special symbol control process will be described later with reference to FIG. When this process ends, the process moves to S39.

  At S39, the main CPU 61 performs normal symbol control processing. In this process, main CPU 61 extracts the random number for normal symbol determination and the random number for ordinary symbol determination in accordance with the detection signal from pass gate switch 350, and stores the extracted random number for ordinary symbol determination and main ROM 62 Whether or not the normal symbol lottery is won is determined based on the selected normal symbol winning table (not shown), and the result of this determination, the normal symbol determination random value and the normal symbol determination table stored in the main ROM 62 Based on (not shown), it is determined which of the lost figure and the hit symbol is to be used, and processing of storing the result of the determination is performed. When the normal symbol lottery is won, the result of the determination indicating the winning symbol is stored, and when the non-winning is selected, the result of the determination indicating the lost symbol is stored. When the result of the determination indicating the hit symbol is stored, the blade member 34 opens and closes in accordance with the predetermined opening and closing pattern. That is, when the normal symbol lottery is won, the wing members 34 are opened, and when the wing members 34 are in the open state, the game ball easily wins the second starting opening 33. When this process ends, the process moves to S40.

  At S40, the main CPU 61 performs symbol display device control processing. In this process, the main CPU 61 sends a control signal for driving the liquid crystal display 13 to the main RAM 63 according to 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. Perform processing to memorize. The main CPU 61 transmits a control signal to the LED unit 5. The LED unit 5 changes and 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. Further, the LED unit 5 causes the normal symbol display unit 51 to variably display and stop the normal symbol based on the received control signal. When this process ends, the process moves to S41.

  At S41, the main CPU 61 performs game information data generation processing. In this process, the main CPU 61 generates 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 stores the game information data in the main RAM 63. The game information data generation process will be described later with reference to FIG. When this process ends, the process moves to S42.

  At S42, the main CPU 61 performs symbol holding number data generation processing. In this process, the main CPU 61 checks 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 (S241 and S242 in FIG. 38). First based on the detection signal from the start opening switch 330 and the passage gate switch 350, and the update result of the hold number data stored in the main RAM 63 updated according to the execution of the variation display of the special symbol and the normal symbol. 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 stored in the main RAM 63. When this process ends, the process moves to S43.

  At 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 by each process from each port. Specifically, the main CPU 61 outputs a security signal to the hall computer 100 or the like via the external terminal board 80, and outputs an LED power (common signal) for lighting the LED, the first large winning opening shutter 36A and the second large. A solenoid power supply for solenoid drive is performed to open and close the winning opening shutter 37A and to open and close the blade member 34. The port output processing will be described later with reference to FIG. When this process ends, the process moves to S44.

  At S44, the main CPU 61 performs a winning opening related command control process. In this process, the main CPU 61 performs a process of controlling a winning opening related command. If this process ends, the process moves to S45.

  At S45, the main CPU 61 performs payout processing. In this process, the main CPU 61 checks whether the game ball has won in the first start opening 32, the second start opening 33, the first large winning opening 36, the second large winning opening 37, and the general winning opening 40. If there is a winning, the payout request command corresponding to each is sent to the payout / fire control circuit 82. When this process ends, the process moves to S31.

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

  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 a control state flag from the main RAM 63. When this process ends, the process moves to S51.

  In addition, in S51 to S58 described later, the main CPU 61 determines whether or not to execute various processing in each step based on the value of the control state flag. The control state flag indicates the game state of the special symbol game, and enables one of the processes in S51 to S58 to be performed. In addition to that, the main CPU 61 executes the processing in each step at a predetermined timing determined according to the waiting time timer set for each step. Note that before the predetermined timing is reached, 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.

  At S51, the main CPU 61 executes special symbol storage check processing. This process will be described later with reference to FIG. When this process ends, the process moves to S52.

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

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

  At S54, the main CPU 61 executes hit start interval management processing. In this process, the main CPU 61 determines that the control status flag is a value (03H) indicating the hit start interval management, and the second big win is read from the main ROM 62 when the time corresponding to the hit start interval has elapsed. Drive control data relating to a round open / close pattern for opening the mouth shutter 37A and the displacement member 39 is stored in the main RAM 63. Then, in the processing of S43 of FIG. 25, the main CPU 61 reads drive control data relating to the round open / close pattern for opening the second large winning opening shutter 37A and the displacement member 39 stored in the main RAM 63. A signal for opening and closing the second large winning opening shutter 37A and a signal for opening and closing the displacement member 39 are supplied to the second large winning opening solenoid 370A and the displacement member solenoid 390. Thereby, the main CPU 61 performs open / close control of the second large winning opening 37 and the specific area 38A. In other words, in a predetermined advantageous gaming state (a period in which one round starts and reaches an interval, the second large winning opening 37 and the specific area 38A can easily receive game balls in an open state or an unacceptably closed state). A hit game state is executed in which one round game in which a changing game state is provided is repeated a predetermined number of times. The hit start interval management process will be described later with reference to FIG. When this process ends, the process moves to S55. In this case, a small hit gaming state in which only the second large winning opening 37 is opened and closed may be executed. Further, in the present embodiment, the second big winning opening 37 is always opened and closed at first, but the first winning opening 36 may be opened and closed first, or the first The large winning opening 36 or the second large winning opening 37 may be arbitrarily selected and opened and closed.

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

  In S56, the main CPU 61 executes waiting time management processing before opening the special winning opening. In this process, the main CPU 61 determines that the control status flag is a value (05H) indicating waiting time management before big winning opening opening and the time corresponding to the interval between rounds (interval pattern x, y) has passed. The winning opening opening frequency counter is updated so as to increase by "1". Further, the main CPU 61 sets a value (04H) indicating that the special winning opening is open to the control state flag, and sets the opening upper limit time to the special winning opening opening time timer. That is, the processing of S55 is set to be performed again. In this process, the main CPU 61 may also perform a process for controlling the opening and closing of the displacement member 39. The special winning opening pre-opening waiting time management process will be described later with reference to FIG. When this process ends, the process moves to S57.

  At S57, the main CPU 61 executes hit end interval processing. In this process, the main CPU 61 controls the value (07H) indicating the special symbol game end 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 the flag. That is, setting is made 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.

  At S58, the main CPU 61 executes special symbol game end processing. In this process, the main CPU 61 sets a value (00H) indicating a special symbol storage check, when the control status 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 processing is ended, the special symbol control processing routine is ended.

  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 controls the control status flags (00H), (01 H), (02 H) when the result of the hit determination is loss. By sequentially setting them as (7) and (07H), the processes of S51, S52, S53, and S58 shown in FIG. 26 are executed at predetermined timings. Further, when the main CPU 61 is not in the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state, the main CPU 61 controls the control state flag (00H), (01 H), (02 H) when the result of the hit determination is the big hit or the small hit. By setting in order and, processing of S51, S52 and S53 which are shown in Figure 26 is executed with specified timing, control to big hit game state or small hit game state will be executed. Further, when control to the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state is executed, the main CPU 61 sets the control status flags in order of (03H), (04H), (05H), as shown in FIG. The processing of S54, S55, and S56 shown is executed at a predetermined timing to execute the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state. When the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state ending condition 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 process]
FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the special symbol storage check process executed by the main CPU 61. The special symbol storage check process is executed in the following steps.

  As shown in FIG. 27, in S60, the main CPU 61 determines whether or not the control status 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, it ends the special symbol storage check processing routine.

  At S61, the main CPU 61 performs processing to determine the presence or absence of start storage. In this process, when the main CPU 61 determines that there is no start memory for the special symbol game, that is, the first special symbol start storage area (0) to the first special symbol start storage 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 moves to S62. On the other hand, when the main CPU 61 determines that there is start storage, the process proceeds to S63.

  At S62, the main CPU 61 performs a demonstration display process. In this process, the main CPU 61 performs a process of setting a demonstration display permission value in the main RAM 63. Furthermore, the state where the start memory of the special symbol game (the first special symbol start storage area or the second special symbol start storage area where the random value for hitting determination is stored) becomes "0" for a predetermined time (for example, 30s) If maintained, set a value to allow execution of the demo display as a demo display permission value. Then, when the demonstration display permission value is a predetermined value, the main CPU 61 performs a process of setting a demonstration display command. The demonstration display command stored in this manner 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 demonstration display command. Thereby, the demonstration display is performed in the display area 13A of the liquid crystal display device 13. When this process is ended, the special symbol memory check processing routine is ended.

  At S63, the main CPU 61 performs processing to determine whether or not start storage corresponding to the second special symbol is "0". In this process, main CPU 61 determines the presence / absence of data of second special symbol start storage area (0) to second special symbol start storage area (4), and the start storage corresponding to second special symbol is "0". That is, when it is determined that data is not stored in the second special symbol start storage area (0) to the second special symbol start storage area (4), the processing is shifted to S64. If the start memory corresponding to the second special symbol is not "0", that is, if it is determined that data is stored in the second special symbol start storage area (0) to the second special symbol start storage area (4), S65 Transfer the process to

  In S64, the main CPU 61 executes a process of setting a value (02H) indicating that the second special symbol is a fluctuation as a fluctuation state number in a predetermined area of the main RAM 63. When this process ends, the process moves to S66.

  In S65, the main CPU 61 executes a process of setting a value (01H) indicating that the first special symbol is fluctuated as a fluctuation state number in a predetermined area of the main RAM 63. When this process ends, the process moves to S66.

  At S66, the main CPU 61 executes processing for setting a value (01H) indicating special symbol fluctuation time management as a control state flag. When this process ends, the process moves to S67.

  At S67, the main CPU 61 executes special symbol storage transfer processing. In this process, when the special symbol to be variably displayed is the first special symbol, the main CPU 61 executes the first special symbol start storage area (1) to the first special symbol start storage area (4), respectively. Execute processing to shift (store) 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 Execute processing to shift (store) each of the data from (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) Do. When this process ends, the process moves to S68.

  At S68, the main CPU 61 executes the jackpot determination process. In this process, the main CPU 61 selects one big hit from a plurality of big hit determination tables (not shown) having different numbers of big hit determination values (big hit determination values) depending on whether or not the gaming state flag indicates the probable variation gaming state. Select a judgment table. That is, when the gaming state flag is a value indicating a probability variation gaming state, the jackpot determination table for high probability with a large number of jackpot determination values is referred to, and the gaming status flag is not a value indicating a probability variation gaming state, the jackpot determination value The jackpot determination table for the non-probability changing gaming state with less is referred to. As described above, when the gaming state flag is a value indicating a probable variation gaming state, that is, when the gaming state is a probable variation gaming state as a gaming state which is easily shifted to the specific gaming state (big hit gaming state), the transition to the big hit gaming state The probability of doing is improved more than the non-probability gaming state, which is less likely to shift to the big hit gaming state than the probability changing gaming state.

  Then, the main CPU 61 is extracted when winning of the game ball, and it is for the hit determination of the special symbol start storage area previously set in the first special symbol start storage area (0) and the second special symbol start storage area (0). Refer to the random number value and the selected big hit judgment table. Then, the main CPU 61 determines that it is a big hit when the hit determination random number value and the big hit determination value match. That is, the main CPU 61 determines whether or not to make the jackpot gaming state advantageous to the player.

  Note that the jackpot probability of winning in the first starting opening 32 in the normal gaming state may be larger or smaller than the jackpot probability of winning in the second starting opening 33. The jackpot probability of winning in the first starting opening 32 in the normal gaming state may be larger or smaller than the jackpot probability of winning in the second starting opening 33.

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

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

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

  In addition, small hit can be generated only with the second special symbol, so the small hit judgment processing is performed only based on the hit judgment random number value stored in the second special symbol start storage area, but the second The small hit determination processing may be performed based on the random number value for hit determination stored in 1 special symbol start storage area.

  Thus, in the process of S69, either a small hit or a loss is determined as a result of the special symbol game, and the special symbol is not selected when both of the big hit determination process of S68 and the small hit determination process of S69 are not won. A loss will be determined as the determination result of the game. When this process ends, the process moves to S70.

  At S70, the main CPU 61 executes special symbol determination processing. In this process, the main CPU 61 determines the big hit symbol if the result of the big hit determination is the big hit, and determines the small hit symbol if the result of the small hit determination is the small hit, for either the big hit or the small hit In the case of loss too, processing to determine the lost design is performed. The special symbol determination process will be described later with reference to FIG. When this process ends, the process moves to S71.

  At S71, the main CPU 61 executes special symbol variation pattern determination processing. In this process, the main CPU 61 differs based on the special symbol determined in the process of S70, the result of the big hit determination and the small hit determination determined in the processes of S68 and S69, and the value of the probability variation counter. The variation pattern determination table for determining the variation pattern is selected. Then, the main CPU 61 determines a variation pattern based on the effect condition determination random number value extracted from the effect 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, in the probability variation gaming state and the normal gaming state, different variation pattern determination tables are provided. 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.

  Data indicating the variation pattern stored in this manner 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 is variably displayed in the variation pattern determined by the special symbol. Further, data indicating the fluctuation pattern stored in this manner 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 fluctuation pattern designation command. The sub CPU 71 of the sub control circuit 70 executes the effect display according to the received fluctuation pattern designation command. When this process ends, the process moves to S72.

  At 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 present variation display. When this process ends, the process moves to S73.

  In S73, 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. When 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 variable display. When this process ends, the special symbol storage check processing routine ends.

[Special symbol determination process]
FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the special symbol determination process executed by the main CPU 61. This special symbol determination process is executed in 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, when the main CPU 61 determines that the game is a big hit, it shifts the process to S91. On the other hand, when the main CPU 61 determines that it is not a big hit, it shifts the processing to S96.

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

  In S92, the main CPU 61 performs processing to determine the big hit symbol of the first special symbol based on the random value for determining the hit symbol. In this process, the main CPU 61 selects the big hit symbol of the first special symbol based on the random symbol value for determining the hit symbol extracted from the big hit symbol determining counter and the big hit determination table (a hit symbol 1-1 (certain symbol 1 shown in FIG. ), And performs processing to determine which of the symbols 1-2 (probable variation 2), the symbols 1-3 (time 1) and the symbols 1-4 (time 2) correspond. If this process ends, the process moves to S93.

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

  At S94, the main CPU 61 performs processing to determine the jackpot symbol of the second special symbol. In this process, the main CPU 61 selects the big hit symbol of the second special symbol based on the random symbol value for determining the hit symbol extracted from the big hit symbol determining counter and the big hit determination table (the hit symbols 2-1 to 2- shown in FIG. A process is performed to determine which of 10 (probability 1 to probability 10) the symbol falls under. When this process ends, the process moves to S95.

  In S95, the main CPU 61 performs a data set of the jackpot symbol of the determined second special symbol and a command set of the jackpot symbol. In this process, the main CPU 61 sets the data of the jackpot symbol in a predetermined area of the main RAM 63 and supplies the data to the second special symbol display unit 54. The second special symbol display unit 54 variably displays the second special symbol, and causes the second special symbol to be stopped and displayed in a mode based on the data of the big hit symbol of the second special symbol. Further, the main CPU 61 sets the big hit symbol command of the second special symbol in a predetermined area of the main RAM 63, and supplies it from the main CPU 61 to the sub CPU 71 of the sub control circuit 70 as a special symbol designation command. Under the control of the sub control circuit 70, the identification symbol (decorative symbol) is derived and displayed in the display area 13A of the liquid crystal display device 13 in the big hit stop display mode. When 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 hit. In this process, the main CPU 61 shifts the process to S97 when it is a small hit. On the other hand, the main CPU 61 shifts the processing to S101 when it is not a small hit.

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

  In S98, the main CPU 61 performs a data set of the small hit symbols of the determined second special symbol and a command set of the small hit symbols. In this process, the main CPU 61 sets small hit symbol data in a predetermined area of the main RAM 63 and supplies the data to the second special symbol display unit 54. The second special symbol display unit 54 variably displays the second special symbol, and causes the second special symbol to be stopped and displayed in a mode based on the data of the big hit symbol of the second special symbol. Further, the main CPU 61 sets a small hit symbol command of the second special symbol in a predetermined area of the main RAM 63, and supplies it from the main CPU 61 to the sub CPU 71 of the sub control circuit 70 as a special symbol designation command. By 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. When this process ends, the process moves to S99.

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

  In S100, the main CPU 61 performs a special winning opening open frequency related data setting process. In this process, the main CPU 61 receives data related to the number of times of opening of the special winning opening relating to the number of times of opening the first special winning opening 36 and the second large winning opening 37, ie, a hit symbol by the first special symbol, or a hit by the second special symbol. A process of setting data corresponding to a symbol or a small hit symbol in the main RAM 63 is performed. When this processing is ended, this special symbol determination processing routine is ended.

  On the other hand, in S101, when the main CPU 61 determines that the game is not a big hit in S90 or a small hit in S96, that is, it is lost, it performs data set of lost symbol and command set of lost symbol. In this process, the main CPU 61 sets data of the lost symbol in a predetermined area of the main RAM 63 and supplies the data 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 variably displays the special symbol, and causes the special symbol to be stopped and displayed based on the data of the lost symbol of the special symbol. Further, the main CPU 61 sets the command of the lost symbol in a predetermined area of the main RAM 63, and supplies it 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 symbol designating command. Under the control of the sub control circuit 70, the identification symbol (decoration symbol) is derived and displayed in the display area 13A of the liquid crystal display device 13 in the stop-of-loss display mode. When this processing is ended, this special symbol determination processing routine is ended.

[Special symbol variation time management process]
FIG. 29 is a flow chart showing the special symbol fluctuation time management process executed by the main CPU 61. This special symbol variation time management process is executed in 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. When the main CPU 61 determines that it is the value (01H) indicating the special symbol variation time management, the processing is shifted to S111. On the other hand, when the main CPU 61 determines that the value is not the value (01H) indicating the special symbol variation time management, it ends the special symbol variation time management processing routine.

  At S111, the main CPU 61 determines whether the waiting time timer is “0”. When the main CPU 61 determines 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 ended.

  In S112, the main CPU 61 sets (stores) a value (02H) indicating special symbol display time management to the special symbol control state flag, and shifts the process 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 sets (stores) 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 as a symbol stop command, whereby the sub control circuit 70 recognizes the symbol stop. When this process ends, the process moves to S114.

  In S114, the main CPU 61 performs a process of setting the waiting time after determination in the area functioning as the waiting time timer in the main RAM 63. When this process is ended, the special symbol variation time management processing routine is ended.

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

  As shown in FIG. 30, in S120, the main CPU 61 performs processing to determine whether or not the control status flag is a value (02H) indicating a special symbol display time management process. When the main CPU 61 determines that the control state flag is the 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 special symbol display time management process routine is ended.

  At 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 processing to S122. On the other hand, when the value of the waiting time timer is not “0”, the main CPU 61 shifts the processing to S124.

  At S122, the main CPU 61 performs processing to determine whether or not it is a big hit. If the main CPU 61 determines that a big hit has occurred, the process proceeds to step S123. On the other hand, when the main CPU 61 determines that it is not a big hit, it ends the special symbol display time management processing routine.

  At S123, the main CPU 61 performs processing to clear the gaming state flag. That is, the main CPU 61 executes a process of setting a value (00H) indicating the normal gaming state (non-probability change / non-time short) in the gaming state flag. When this processing is ended, the special symbol display time management processing routine is ended.

  In S124, the main CPU 61 performs processing to determine whether or not it is a big hit. If the main CPU 61 determines that a big hit has occurred, the process proceeds to step S131. On the other hand, when the main CPU 61 determines that it is not a big hit, it shifts the processing to S125.

  At S125, the main CPU 61 determines whether the value of the time saving number counter is “0”. The time saving number counter is a counter for counting the number of remaining games (number of symbol variations) in the time saving gaming state. The main CPU 61 shifts the processing to step S130 when the value of the time saving number counter is “0”. On the other hand, when the value of the time saving number counter is not “0”, the main CPU 61 shifts the processing to S126.

  At S126, the main CPU 61 performs processing for subtracting one from the value of the time saving number counter. If this process ends, the process moves to S127.

  At S127, the main CPU 61 determines again whether the value of the time reduction number counter is “0”. The main CPU 61 shifts the processing to step S128 when the value of the time saving number counter is “0”. On the other hand, when the value of the time saving number counter is not “0”, the main CPU 61 shifts the processing to S130.

  At S128, the main CPU 61 performs processing to clear the time saving number flag. If this process ends, the process moves to S129.

  At S129, the main CPU 61 performs processing for setting a time saving end command. In this process, the main CPU 61 sets (stores) a time saving end command indicating the end of the time saving game state in the main RAM 63. Then, the time saving 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 as a command indicating the gaming state so that the sub control circuit 70 recognizes the end of the time saving game state. Become. When this process ends, the process moves to S130. Although not illustrated, the main CPU 61 performs the same process for the probability variation counter, and clears the probability variation flag if the value of the probability variation counter is “0”, indicating the end of the probability variation gaming state A process to set (store) the definite variation end command in the main RAM 63 is configured. The definite variation end command is supplied from the main CPU 61 of the main control circuit 60 to the subsidiary CPU 71 of the subsidiary control circuit 70 as a command indicating the gaming state, whereby the subsidiary control circuit 70 recognizes the termination of the probable variation gaming state.

  At S130, the main CPU 61 performs processing to determine whether or not it is a small hit. When the main CPU 61 determines that it is a small hit, it shifts the processing to S131. On the other hand, when the main CPU 61 determines that it is not a small hit, it shifts the processing to S136.

  In S131, the main CPU 61 performs processing for setting the value (03H) indicating the hit start interval management processing in the control state flag of the main RAM 63. When this process ends, the process moves to S132.

  In S132, the main CPU 61 performs processing for 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 S133, the main CPU 61 performs processing to set “FFH” in the main RAM 63 as the value of the special winning opening open frequency counter. If this process ends, the process moves to S134. Here, setting "FFH" as the value of the special winning opening open frequency counter corresponds to setting "-1".

  In S134, 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, whereby 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 a process of setting a jackpot or jackpot 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 starts the small hit gaming state. Become aware. The hit start display command includes data indicating the start of the big hit gaming state or the small hit playing state, and showing a specific hit opening / closing pattern. The sub CPU 71 determines the effect pattern in the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state by the data indicating the hit open / close pattern included in the hit start display command. When this processing is ended, the special symbol display time management processing routine is ended.

  In S136, the main CPU 61 performs processing of setting a value (07H) indicating the end processing 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 S136, the main CPU 61 performs processing for setting a special symbol effect stop command in the main RAM 63. When this processing is ended, the special symbol display time management processing routine is ended.

[Perform start interval management process]
FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing a hit start interval management process executed by the main CPU 61. The hit start interval management process is executed in the following steps.

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

  At S141, the main CPU 61 determines whether or not the value of the waiting time timer as the hit start interval time is “0”. If the main CPU 61 determines that the value of the waiting time timer is “0”, the process proceeds to step S142. On the other hand, when the main CPU 61 determines that the value of the waiting time timer is not “0”, the hit start interval management processing routine is ended.

  In S142, the main CPU 61 performs processing for determining a hit / opening pattern with reference to the hit type determination table shown in FIG. In this process, the main CPU 61 sets (stores) data of a hit opening / closing pattern indicating a big winning opening / closing pattern according to the type of big hit symbol or small hit symbol in a predetermined area of the main RAM 63. In addition, data of a hit opening and closing pattern for opening and 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 sets (stores) a special winning opening open frequency counter upper limit value in a predetermined area of the main RAM 63, and shifts the processing to S144.

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

  At S145, the main CPU 61 performs processing for setting the value of the waiting time timer as the waiting time after determination of the big hit or the small hit in the main RAM 63. If this process ends, the process moves to S146.

  In S146, the main CPU 61 sets (stores) a special winning opening open display command in a predetermined area of the main RAM 63. The special winning opening open display command in this case is data indicating the start of the round game. The special winning opening open 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 special winning opening opening process in the control state flag in a predetermined area which functions as a control state flag in the main RAM 63. If this process ends, the process moves to S148.

  In S148, the main CPU 61 performs processing to clear the value of the special winning opening winning counter of the main RAM 63. If this process ends, the process moves to S149.

  In S149, the main CPU 61 performs processing for 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 S150, the main CPU 61 performs processing for setting data of the first round opening / closing pattern in the main RAM 63. At this time, data of a round open / close pattern for opening / closing the specific area 38A is also set. The main CPU 61 performs round control based on the round open / close pattern set in S150. If this process ends, the process moves to S151.

  In S151, the main CPU 61 performs processing for setting the special winning opening open data in a predetermined area of the main RAM 63. In this process, the main CPU 61 updates the variable located in the main RAM 63 based on the data read from the main ROM 62 in order to open the first large winning opening 36 or the second large winning opening 37. The variable stored in this way drives the first large winning opening solenoid 360A or the second large winning opening solenoid 370A to open the first large winning opening 36 or the second large winning opening 37. When this process ends, the hit start interval management process routine ends. In the present embodiment, in the case of the 1R and 11R eyes in the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state, the second large winning opening 37 is always opened and the data for opening the second large winning opening 37 Is set. Although data for opening and closing the specific area 38A is also set here, data for opening and closing the specific area 38A may be set in another process.

[Big winning opening opening process]
FIG. 32 is a flow chart showing the special winning opening opening process executed by the main CPU 61. This special winning opening opening process is executed in the following steps.

  As shown in FIG. 32, in S160, the main CPU 61 performs processing to determine whether or not the control status flag is a value (04H) indicating a special winning opening opening process. When the main CPU 61 determines that the control state flag is the value (04H) indicating the special winning opening opening process, the main CPU 61 shifts the process to S161. On the other hand, when the main CPU 61 determines that the control state flag is not the value (04H) indicating the special winning opening opening processing, the main winning opening opening processing routine is ended.

  In S161, the main CPU 61 executes the 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 processing for setting the special winning opening closing data. In this process, the main CPU 61 updates the variable 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 variable stored in this manner is for closing the first large winning opening solenoid 360A or the second large winning opening solenoid 370A. If this process ends, the process moves to S163.

  In S163, the main CPU 61 performs processing to determine whether or not it is a small hit. When the main CPU 61 determines that it is a small hit, it shifts the processing to S168. On the other hand, when the main CPU 61 determines that it is not a small hit, it shifts the processing to S164.

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

  In S165, the main CPU 61 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 with reference to the special winning opening opening pattern table and the interval time table shown in FIG. Do the process. The closing time is set to a time corresponding to the interval patterns x and y, but a time different from these may be set. If this process ends, the process moves to S166.

  In S166, the main CPU 61 performs processing for setting a value (05H) indicating a waiting time question management process before opening the special 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 S167, 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 processing is ended, the special winning opening opening processing routine is ended.

  On the other hand, in S168, the main CPU 61 performs processing for 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 processing of setting the value (06H) indicating the hit end interval processing in the control state flag in the predetermined area functioning as the control state flag in the main RAM 63. If this process ends, the process moves to S170.

  In S170, 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 hit interval end 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 processing is ended, the special winning opening opening processing routine is ended.

[A big winning opening and closing process]
FIG. 33 is a flow chart showing the special winning opening / closing process executed by the main CPU 61. This big winning opening and closing process is executed in 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 processing for acquiring a round opening / closing pattern to be currently executed. When this process ends, the process moves to S181.

  At S181, the main CPU 61 performs processing for setting the control order counter and the repetition count counter. The control order counter is a counter for specifying the control order of the basic opening and closing pattern included in the round opening and closing pattern. The repetition counter is a counter for counting the number of times the basic switching pattern is repeatedly performed. In the round open / close pattern, the control order and the number of repetitions are defined for each basic open / close 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 S182, the main CPU 61 performs processing for setting the basic open / close pattern of the first control order and the number of repetitions in the main RAM 63. The number of repetitions is set to the repetition counter. If this process ends, the process moves to S183.

  At S183, the main CPU 61 performs processing to determine whether 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 in accordance with the opening and closing of the second large winning opening 37. When 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.

  At S184, the main CPU 61 executes displacement member control processing. In this process, the main CPU 61 performs control to open and close the displacement member 39 based on the round open / close pattern J. That is, the displacing member 39 always opens and closes at the 1R or 11R eye where the second large winning opening 37 opens and closes. If this process ends, the process moves to S185.

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

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

  In S187, the main CPU 61 determines whether to end the opening / closing control according to the current round. The main CPU 61 shifts the process to S188 when ending the open / close control according to the current round. On the other hand, when the main CPU 61 does not end the open / close control according to the current round, the main CPU 61 shifts the processing to S185.

  At S188, the main CPU 61 performs processing of subtracting one from the value of the repetition counter. If this process ends, the process moves to S189.

  At S189, the main CPU 61 determines whether or not the value of the repetition counter is zero. When the value of the repetition counting counter is 0, the main CPU 61 shifts the processing to S190. On the other hand, when the value of the repetition counter is not 0, the main CPU 61 shifts the processing to S185.

  At S190, the main CPU 61 performs a process of subtracting one from the value of the control order counter. When 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 large winning opening / closing process routine. On the other hand, when the value of the control order counter is not 0, the main CPU 61 shifts the processing to S192.

  In S192, the main CPU 61 performs processing to set the basic open / close pattern of the corresponding control order and the number of repetitions based on the value of the control order counter. When this process is ended, the big winning opening / closing processing routine is ended.

[Waiting time question management processing before big winning opening opening]
FIG. 34 is a flow chart showing the waiting time question management process before the special winning opening is performed by the main CPU 61. The waiting time question management process before the opening of the special winning opening is executed in the following steps.

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

  In S201, the main CPU 61 determines whether or not the value of the interval time timer corresponding to the inter-round interval is “0”. If the main CPU 61 determines that the value of the interval time timer is “0”, the process proceeds to step S202. On the other hand, when determining 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 big winning opening opening.

  In S202, the main CPU 61 performs processing of adding “1” to the value of the special winning opening open frequency counter of the main RAM 63. If this process ends, the process moves to S203.

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

  In S204, the main CPU 61 sets (stores) the special winning opening open display command data in a predetermined area of the main RAM 63. The special winning opening open display command data in this case is data indicating the start of the round game. The special winning opening open display 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 opening display command. When this process ends, the process moves to S205.

  In S205, the main CPU 61 performs processing for setting a value (04H) indicating the special winning opening opening processing in a predetermined area that functions as a control state flag in the main RAM 63. If this process ends, the process moves to S206.

  At S206, the main CPU 61 performs processing to determine whether or not it is a big hit. If the main CPU 61 determines that a big hit has occurred, the process proceeds to step S207. On the other hand, when the main CPU 61 determines that it is not a big hit, it shifts the processing to S208.

  In S207, the main CPU 61 performs processing to clear the value of the special winning opening winning counter of the main RAM 63. If this process ends, the process moves to S208.

  In S208, the main CPU 61 performs processing for setting the special winning opening open data in a predetermined area of the main RAM 63. When this process is ended, the waiting time question management process routine before the big winning opening opening is ended.

[Period finish interval processing]
FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing a hit end interval process executed by the main CPU 61. The hit end interval process is executed in the following steps.

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

  At 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, when 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 the main CPU 61 determines that the value of the waiting time timer is not “0”, the hit end interval processing routine is ended.

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

  In S213, the main CPU 61 performs processing for setting drive control data according to the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol and the game state in a predetermined area of the main RAM 63. When this process ends, the hit end interval processing routine ends.

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

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

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

  At S222, the main CPU 61 performs processing for setting an end command per special symbol. In this process, the main CPU 61 sets (stores) in the main RAM 63 a special symbol winning end command indicating the end of the special symbol game. Then, the special symbol hit end command is supplied from the main CPU 61 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 71 of the auxiliary control circuit 70, whereby the auxiliary control circuit 70 recognizes the end of the special symbol game. When this process ends, the special symbol game end processing 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 the following steps. The main CPU 61 may interrupt the main process and execute the system timer interrupt process even when the main process is being executed. This system timer interrupt process is executed in response to a clock pulse 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 register save processing. When this process ends, the process moves to S231.

  In S231, the main CPU 61 performs processing of adding one 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 predetermined processing (special symbol control processing, etc.) on condition that activation of the system timer interrupt processing is performed a predetermined number of times (three times). If this process ends, the process moves to S232.

  At S232, the main CPU 61 performs processing to set 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 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.

  At S233, the main CPU 61 performs random number update processing. In this process, the main CPU 61 performs a process of updating the random number. For example, the main CPU 61 updates a random number such as a random number counter for hit determination, a random number counter for hit symbol determination, a random number counter for normal symbol determination, and a random number counter for presentation condition determination. In addition, since the random number counter for hit determination and the random number counter for hit symbol determination loses fairness when the update timing of the counter value is indeterminate, the timing determined every 2 ms in order to secure this. To make updates on If this process ends, the process moves to S234.

  At 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 or the like has detected a winning. For example, when a winning is detected, the main CPU 61 sets a bit corresponding to the winning area determined to have a winning to “1 (ON)”. The switch input processing will be described later with reference to FIG. If this process ends, the process moves to S235.

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

  At S236, the main CPU 61 performs register recovery processing. In this process, the main CPU 61 performs a process of restoring the register to the address before the interrupt process. When this process ends, the system timer interrupt processing routine ends.

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

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

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

  In S242, the main CPU 61 performs normal symbol related switch check processing. In this process, the main CPU 61 determines whether or not there is an input of the passage gate switch 350, in other words, whether or not a game ball has been detected, and when it is determined that there is an input, the number of reservations is an upper limit (for example, If it is determined that the upper limit is set, the process ends. When it is determined that it is not the upper limit, a random number value for hit determination is extracted from the random number counter for hit determination of the normal symbol game, and a random value for hit symbol determination is extracted from the random number counter for hit symbol determination. Perform processing to store in the symbol storage area. When this process ends, the process moves to S243.

  At 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 the signal from the abnormality related switch such as the open / close switch of the glass door 4, for example. For example, if it is detected that the glass door 4 is opened based on a signal from the open / close switch of the glass door 4, processing for notifying an abnormality is performed, and if no abnormality is detected, the process proceeds to S244. Transfer the process. As processing based on the vibration detection signal from the vibration detection sensor 86, fraud detection processing described later is separately executed.

  At S244, the main CPU 61 carries out launch related switch check processing. In this process, the main CPU 61 performs a process for controlling the firing operation based on, for example, a signal from a touch sensor of the launching device 26. When this process ends, the switch input processing routine ends.

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

  As shown in FIG. 39, in S250, the main CPU 61 determines the processing based on the detection signal from the first starting opening switch 320 to determine whether or not the winning of the gaming ball to the first starting opening 32 has been detected. Do. In this process, the main CPU 61 determines whether the bit of the first starting opening winning detection counter corresponding to the detection signal from the first starting opening switch 320 is “1 (ON)”, and the first starting opening If the bit of the winning detection counter is "1 (ON)", the processing proceeds to S251, and if the bit of the first starting opening winning detection counter is not "1 (ON)", the processing proceeds to S257 .

  In S251, the main CPU 61 performs processing to determine whether or not the number of start memories of the first special symbol is four 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 reservations is four or more. When it is determined that the number of reservations is 4 or more, the special symbol related switch check processing routine is ended, and when it is determined that the number of reservations is not 4 or more, the processing is shifted to S252.

  In S252, the main CPU 61 performs a process of adding “1” to the number of starting and storing 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 holdings of the first special symbol stored in the main RAM 63. When this process ends, the process moves to S253.

  In S253, the main CPU 61 performs various random number value acquisition processing. In this process, the main CPU 61 extracts the hit determination random number value for the special symbol game from the hit determination random number counter by so-called special symbol lottery, and further extracts the hit symbol determination random number value from the hit symbol determination random number counter A process of extracting the effect condition determination random number value from the effect condition determination random number counter and storing the same in the first special symbol start storage area of the main RAM 63 is performed.

  In this 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) Judgment result based on the hit random number for judgment is derived and displayed by the first special symbol, and various kinds acquired by the game ball winning in the first starting opening 32 during fluctuation of the first special symbol or the second special symbol The random number value is sequentially stored in the first special symbol start storage area (1) to the first special symbol start storage area (4). When this process ends, the process moves to S254.

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

  At S255, the main CPU 61 performs a winning effect determination process. In this process, the main CPU 61 determines whether to perform a winning effect based on random number lottery. When this process ends, the process moves to S256.

  In S256, 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 hit determination random number and information indicating a hit symbol determination 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, whereby the sub control circuit 70 recognizes that the game ball has been won or the result of the hit lottery result. It will be. The data of the start winning command includes data for executing a winning effect, for example, changing the display mode of the holding ball to be displayed, when it is determined that the effect is a winning effect in the process of S255. This enables so-called "pre-reading effect" in which the effect is executed based on the start memory before the change execution. When this process ends, the special symbol related switch check processing routine ends.

  In S 257, the main CPU 61 determines whether or not the winning of the gaming ball to the second starting opening 33 has been detected based on the detection signal from the second starting opening switch 330. In this process, the main CPU 61 determines whether the bit of the second starting opening winning detection counter corresponding to the detection signal from the second starting opening switch 330 is “1 (ON)”, and the second starting opening If the bit of the winning detection counter is "1 (ON)", the process proceeds to S258, and if the bit of the second starting opening winning detection counter is not "1 (ON)", the special symbol related switch check End the processing routine.

  In S258, the main CPU 61 performs processing to determine whether or not the number of start memories of the second special symbol is four 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 reservations is four or more. If it is determined that the number of reservations is 4 or more, the special symbol related switch check processing routine is ended, and if it is determined that the number of reservations is not 4 or more, the processing is shifted 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 pending 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 number value acquisition processing. In this process, the main CPU 61 extracts the hit determination random number value for the special symbol game from the hit determination random number counter by so-called special symbol lottery, and further extracts the hit symbol determination random number value from the hit symbol determination random number counter A process of extracting the effect condition determination random number value from the effect condition determination random number counter and storing the same in the second special symbol start storage area of the main RAM 63 is performed.

  In this 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) Judgment result based on the hit random number for judgment is derived and displayed by the second special symbol, and various kinds acquired by the game ball winning in the second starting opening 33 during the fluctuation of the first special symbol or the second special symbol The random number value is 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.

  At S261, the main CPU 61 performs processing for setting second special symbol fluctuation state data. In this process, the main CPU 61 performs a process of setting second special symbol fluctuation 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 to perform a winning effect based on random number lottery. If this process ends, the process moves to S263.

  In S263, 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.

Fraud detection process
FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing the fraud detection process executed by the main CPU 61. This fraud detection process is executed in the following steps.

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

  At 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 processing routine ends.

[Vibration detection processing]
FIG. 41 is a flowchart showing a vibration detection process performed by the main CPU 61. The vibration detection process is performed in the following steps.

  As shown in FIG. 41, in S280, the main CPU 61 performs processing to determine whether the vibration detection signal from the vibration detection sensor 86 has been detected as the 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 the on state but detects the vibration detection signal as the off state, the process proceeds to step S283.

  In S281, the main CPU 61 performs processing to determine whether a time such as 40 ms has elapsed since the on-edge of the vibration detection signal. The main CPU 61 shifts the processing to S282 when 40 ms has elapsed from the on-edge of the vibration detection signal. On the other hand, when 40 ms has not elapsed from the on edge of the vibration detection signal, the main CPU 61 shifts the processing to S283.

  At S282, the main CPU 61 turns on the vibration detection flag and sets the vibration detection flag in the main RAM 63. When this process ends, the vibration detection process routine ends. In the processes of S281 and S282, for example, when the on edge and the off edge of the vibration detection signal are detected a predetermined number of times or more, the vibration detection flag may be set on.

  In S283, the main CPU 61 performs processing to determine whether a time such as 600 ms has elapsed since the off edge of the vibration detection signal. The main CPU 61 shifts the processing to S284 when 600 ms has elapsed since the off edge of the vibration detection signal. On the other hand, when 600 ms has not elapsed from the off edge of the vibration detection signal, the main CPU 61 ends the vibration detection processing routine.

  In S284, the main CPU 61 turns off the vibration detection flag and sets the vibration detection flag in the main RAM 63. When this process ends, the vibration detection process routine ends.

Fraud judgment processing
FIG. 42 is a flowchart showing the fraud determination process executed by the main CPU 61. This fraud determination process is performed in the following steps.

  As shown in FIG. 42, in S290, the main CPU 61 performs processing to determine whether 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 processing 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.

  At S291, the main CPU 61 turns on the security signal output flag, and sets the security signal output flag in the main RAM 63. The security signal output flag indicates that the external output of the security signal is permitted according to the on state of the vibration detection signal. If this process ends, the process moves to S292.

  In S292, the main CPU 61 performs processing to determine whether or not the specific area is in operation based on the specific area in operation signal. If the main CPU 61 determines that the specific area 38A is in operation by detecting that the specific area in operation is ON, the main CPU 61 shifts the process to S293. On the other hand, when the main CPU 61 determines that the specific area in operation is not in operation by detecting the in-operation signal as the off state, the main CPU 61 ends the fraud determination processing routine. In the process of S292, it may be determined whether the displacement member 39 disposed in the specific region 38A is actually in operation.

  At S293, the main CPU 61 turns on the sub-illegal signal output flag and sets it in the main RAM 63. The sub fraud signal output flag allows an external output of the security signal when the vibration detection signal is in the on state and the displacement member 39 of the specific area 38A is in operation, and the sub control circuit 70 It also indicates that the transmission of a command including information indicating an incorrect operation is also permitted to the CPU 71. That is, when only the process of S291 is executed, only the security signal is output to the outside, but when the process of S293 is also executed following S291, the second large winning opening of 1st R or 11 R When the displacement member 39 opens and closes with the opening and closing of 37, not only the 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 ends, the fraud determination processing routine ends.

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

  As shown in FIG. 43, in S300, the main CPU 61 determines whether the security signal output flag is on. If the main CPU 61 determines that the security signal output flag is on, it shifts the process to S301, and if it determines that the security signal output flag is not on, it shifts 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 on. When this process ends, the main CPU 61 shifts the process to S302.

  In S302, the main CPU 61 performs processing for setting the 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 output time of the security signal, 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 ends, 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 a security signal and performs a process of setting it. When this process ends, the main CPU 61 shifts the process to S306.

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

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

  At S306, the main CPU 61 determines whether the sub fraudulent signal output flag is on. In this process, the main CPU 61 determines whether or not the sub fraud signal output flag is on. If it is determined that the sub fraud signal output flag is on, the process proceeds to S307 to output a sub fraud signal. If it is determined that the flag is not on, the process proceeds to S310.

  In S307, the main CPU 61 performs processing to set the sub fraudulent signal output flag to OFF. In this process, the main CPU 61 turns off the sub fraudulent signal output flag that is on. When this process ends, the main CPU 61 shifts the process to S308.

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

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

  At S310, the main CPU 61 determines whether or not the value of the sub fraud signal output timer is zero. In this process, the main CPU 61 determines whether or not the value of the sub fraud signal output timer is 0, and if it is determined that the value of the sub fraud signal output timer is 0, the process proceeds to S311. If it is determined that the value of the sub fraud signal output timer is not 0, the gaming information data generation processing routine is ended.

  At S311, the main CPU 61 performs processing to clear the sub fraud signal output data. In this process, the main CPU 61 clears a transmission command indicating an incorrect operation as the sub incorrect signal output data. When this process ends, the main CPU 61 ends the gaming information data generation processing routine.

  By such processing, the main CPU 61 sets security signal output data unless the value of the security signal output timer is 0, and performs incorrect operation as the sub incorrect signal output data unless the value of the sub incorrect signal output timer is 0. It is configured to set the indicated send command. Thereby, 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 indicates the incorrect operation until the value of the sub incorrect signal output timer becomes 0. The 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 performed in 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, when the main CPU 61 determines that security signal output data is set, the process proceeds to S 321, and when it is determined that security signal output data is not set, the process proceeds to S 322. Move.

  At 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 processing ends, the main CPU 61 shifts the processing to S322.

  At S322, the main CPU 61 determines whether or not sub fraud signal output data is set. In this process, when the main CPU 61 determines that the transmission command indicating an incorrect operation is set as the sub incorrect signal output data, the process proceeds to S323, and the transmission command indicates an incorrect operation as sub incorrect signal output data. Is determined not to be set, the port output processing routine is ended.

  At S323, the main CPU 61 performs sub fraud signal output processing. In this process, the main CPU 61 performs a process of transmitting a transmission command indicating an improper operation as the set sub-incorrect signal. When this processing ends, the main CPU 61 ends the port output processing 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 processing such as display control processing.

[Sub control circuit main processing by sub CPU]
FIG. 45 is a flowchart showing the sub control circuit main processing executed by the sub CPU 71. The sub control circuit main processing is executed in the following steps.

  As shown in FIG. 45, in S330, the sub CPU 71 performs processing for initialization in response to power on. When this process ends, the process moves to S331.

  In S331, 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 process, the sub CPU 71 analyzes the command received from the main control circuit 60 and stored in the reception buffer of the work RAM 73. The command analysis process will be described later with reference to FIG. If this process ends, the process moves to S333.

  In S333, the sub CPU 71 performs effect control processing. In this process, the sub CPU 71 executes, for example, a control process for controlling the movable effect device 42 which 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. The command analysis process 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 performing display in the display area 13 A of the liquid crystal display device 13 to the display control circuit 76. The display control circuit 76 including a VDP (Video Display Processor), based on the data for displaying the effect image from the sub CPU 71, various image data such as identification symbol data, background image data, and effect image data. It is read out 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 10a, 10b and 10c via the audio control circuit 77, and controls the sound generated by the speakers 10a, 10b and 10c. Execute lamp control processing to control When this process ends, the process moves to S331, and thereafter, the processes of S311 to S335 are repeated.

  On the other hand, even when the sub CPU 71 is executing the sub control circuit main processing, the sub CPU 71 may interrupt the sub control circuit main processing and execute timer interrupt processing or command interrupt processing described later. Hereinafter, the timer interrupt process will be described using FIG. 46, and the command interrupt process will be described using FIG.

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

  As shown in FIG. 46, in S340, the sub CPU 71 performs a process of 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). When this process ends, the process moves to S341.

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

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

  In S343, the sub CPU 71 performs processing to restore the register. In this process, the sub CPU 71 performs a process of restoring the program saved in S340 to each register. When this process ends, the timer interrupt processing routine ends.

Command interrupt processing
FIG. 47 is a flow chart showing command interruption processing executed by the sub CPU 71. This command interrupt process is executed in the following steps.

  As shown in FIG. 47, in S350, the sub CPU 71 performs a process of saving the register. In this process, the sub CPU 71 performs a process of saving a program under execution stored in each register (storage area). When 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 process, the sub CPU 71 performs a process of 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. When this process ends, the process moves to S352.

  In S352, the sub CPU 71 performs processing to restore the register. In this process, the sub CPU 71 performs a process of restoring the program saved in S350 to each register. When this process ends, the command interrupt processing routine ends.

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 the following steps.

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

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

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

  In S363, the sub CPU 71 reads the data of the received command, and determines whether or not the special symbol effect stop command has been received as the read command. The special symbol effect stop command includes the game state, the special symbol, and the data of the number of remaining fluctuations decremented by 1 and the number of remaining short hours. If the sub CPU 71 determines that the special symbol presentation stop command has been received, the process proceeds to S364. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 71 determines that the special symbol effect stop command has not been received, the process proceeds to S365.

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

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

  In S366, the sub CPU 71 executes processing when receiving a special symbol start command. In this process, the sub CPU 71 determines an effect pattern or the like on the basis of 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 process ends, the command analysis process routine ends.

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

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

  In S369, the sub CPU 71 executes processing upon reception of a sub incorrect signal. This sub fraudulent signal reception process will be described later with reference to FIG. When this process ends, the command analysis process routine ends.

[Process when receiving sub fraud signal]
FIG. 49 is a flowchart of the sub-illegal signal reception process executed by the sub CPU 71. The sub-incorrect signal reception process is a process executed when a command indicating an incorrect operation is received, and is performed in the following steps.

  As shown in FIG. 49, in S370, the sub CPU 71 performs processing to set a value corresponding to a time such as 30 s in the fraud notification execution timer. In this process, the sub CPU 71 sets, for example, a value corresponding to 30 seconds to 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. When 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 a warning notification is given to a fraudulent operation. When this process ends, the sub-incorrect signal reception process routine is ended.

[Effect control processing]
FIG. 50 is a flowchart showing effect control processing executed by the sub CPU 71. Note that, in the figure, each process is shown when it is executed when a command indicating an incorrect operation is received. The effect control process is executed in the following steps.

  As shown in FIG. 50, in S380, the sub CPU 71 performs processing to determine whether the fraud notification execution flag is set to on. The sub CPU 71 shifts the processing to S 381 when the fraud notification execution flag is set to on. On the other hand, if the fraud notification execution flag is set to off, the sub CPU 71 shifts the processing to S385.

  In S381, the sub CPU 71 performs fraud notification setting processing. In this process, the sub CPU 71 performs setting for performing warning notification with respect to an unauthorized operation. Thereby, as shown as an example in FIG. 51, a warning message such as “Don't hit the warning board.” Or a warning image is displayed in the display area 13A of the liquid crystal display device 13. Also in the hall computer 100 or the external information display device 101, the same warning message or warning image is displayed based on the security signal. When this process ends, the process moves to S382.

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

  In S383, the sub CPU 71 performs an unauthorized notification screen end setting process. In this process, the sub CPU 71 performs setting for ending the display screen of the warning notification for the illegal operation. Thereby, 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 to set the fraud notification execution flag off. In this process, the sub CPU 71 turns off the fraudulent notification execution flag that is on. When this process ends, 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 the gaming machine, but the present invention is not limited to this. The various techniques of the present invention described above can also be applied to other game machines, and can also be applied to, for example, ball and ball game machines and enclosed game machines. In addition to the above-mentioned gaming machines, general-purpose technologies can also be applied to various gaming machines such as gaming machines, slot machines, and pachislot machines.

  Further, it is needless to say that the numerical values, information, constituent elements and the like shown in the above embodiment are merely examples and can be suitably changed within the scope of the present invention.

  The summary of the present invention will be listed below based on the above embodiments.

(About Appendix A)
In a conventional pachinko gaming machine, for example, a plurality of opening and closing patterns of a large winning opening (for example, an attacker) in one round are prepared, and a plurality of open data and control data for control are held in combination for each opening and closing pattern. (See, for example, JP-A-2015-51327).

  However, in the above-mentioned conventional gaming machine, as the number of times of opening in one round increases, it is necessary to necessarily have more open data and closed data, so various opening and closing patterns can be performed while suppressing the amount of data for control. There was a problem that it was difficult to

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned point, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of easily diversifying the opening and 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 game machine according to one aspect of the present invention is
A game board (e.g., game board 1) having a game area (e.g., game area 1p) in which game balls roll;
A lottery means capable of lottery whether or not a special game advantageous to a player is to be executed when a game ball passes through a predetermined area (for example, the first start port 32, the second start port 33) in the game area (For example, the main CPU 61),
A movable member (e.g., as shown in FIG. 1) provided in the game area and capable of changing between a first mode (e.g., open state) in which game balls are relatively easy to enter and a second mode (e.g. A first large winning opening shutter 36A, a second large winning 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 gaming machine) comprising: 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,
Based on the drive control data, the special game can be executed a plurality of round games in which the movable member can change at least once in the first mode until a predetermined end condition is satisfied (for example, Jackpot gaming state),
The drive control data (for example, data on the hit opening and closing pattern) includes round game control data (for example, data on the round opening and closing pattern) for controlling the variation mode of the movable member for each round game,
The round game control data includes first time data (for example, open time data) defining the time to be the first mode and second time data (for example, the closing time) defining the time to be the second mode. Data, and a combination of the first time data and the second time data as unit control data (for example, data of the basic opening / closing pattern), and repetition number 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 and closing pattern) can be included.

  According to such a configuration, even if the movable member (for example, the first large winning opening shutter 36A, the second large winning opening shutter 37A) is repeatedly varied a plurality of times in the round game, the movable member As round game control data (for example, data of round opening and closing pattern) for controlling, 1st time data (for example, data of opening time) and 2nd time data (for example, data of closing time) and these are repeated. Since it can be configured by only the repetition number data (for example, data of the repetition number corresponding to the basic opening / closing pattern) indicating the number of times to be used, the amount of data for control is significantly suppressed as compared with the case of having the number of repetitions. Therefore, for example, diversification of the opening and closing pattern of the movable member can be easily achieved.

(Appendix A2)
As a preferred embodiment of the present invention,
The drive control data is an inter-round control data (for example, an interval between rounds) that defines a time for which the movable member is to be on standby as the second aspect from the end of the round game in the special game to the start of the next round game. Containing pattern data),
The movable member control means can drive-control the movable member to the second mode based on the inter-round control data after controlling the movable member based on the round game control data in the special game.
The round game control data is characterized by having the second time data (for example, data of a closing time of 1.2 s) as the same time as the inter-round control data.

  According to such a configuration, the second mode (for example, the closed state) of the movable member (for example, the first large winning opening shutter 36A, the second large winning opening shutter 37A) in the round game 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 identical based on the second time data (for example, data of the closing time 1.2s) Since time can be set, it is difficult to determine whether the player is in a round game or in a round game. For example, it is possible to diversify while making it difficult to guess the open / close pattern of the movable member (for example, hit open / close pattern) By doing this, the interest of the game can be enhanced.

(Appendix A3)
As another preferred embodiment of the present invention,
The drive control data is an inter-round control data (for example, an interval between rounds) that defines a time for which the movable member is to be on standby as the second aspect from the end of the round game in the special game to the start of the next round game. Containing 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 defines the time in which the movable member is set to the first mode at the end of the round game. The first time data (for example, data of the open time 0.102 s of the basic open / close pattern f) 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 winning opening shutter 36A, based on the first time data (for example, data of the opening time 0.102s of the basic opening / closing pattern f) The control data for setting the second large winning opening shutter 37A) to the second mode (for example, the closing state) is unnecessary only by setting the second big winning opening shutter 37A) to the first mode (for example, the opening state). In the interval, since the movable member is driven and controlled to stand by in the second mode based on the control data between rounds (for example, data of interval pattern), the amount of data for control is further reduced while the round game is in progress The movable member can be reliably driven and controlled over the round game.

(Appendix A4)
As another preferred embodiment of the present invention,
Display means capable of displaying a symbol (for example, the first special symbol display unit 53, the second special symbol display unit 54);
Stop symbol determination means (for example, main CPU 61) for determining symbols to be displayed in a stopped state on the display means based on the lottery result by the lottery means;
And symbol display control means (for example, the main CPU 61) capable of causing the symbols determined by the stop symbol determination means to be stopped and displayed after the symbols are variably displayed on the display means.
When the execution of the special game is determined as the lottery result by the lottery means, the stop symbol determination means can determine a specific symbol (for example, a hit symbol) as a symbol to be displayed on the display means as a stop.
The specific symbol is 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 unit control data may be provided such that the first time data or the second time data are different according to the type of the specific symbol.

  According to such a configuration, the first time data (for example, open time data) or the second time depending on the type of the specific symbol (for example, hit symbol) indicating the execution of the special game (for example, big hit gaming state) Since multiple types of unit control data (for example, data of basic opening and closing patterns) having different data (for example, data of closing time) can be used, for example, a movable member in a big hit (for example, the first big winning opening shutter 36A, It is possible to further diversify the opening and closing pattern (for example, the hit opening and closing pattern) of the second big winning opening shutter 37A), and to increase the interest of the game.

(About Appendix B)
In a conventional pachinko gaming machine, for example, a plurality of opening and closing patterns of a large winning opening (for example, an attacker) in one round are prepared, and a plurality of open data and control data for control are held in combination for each opening and closing pattern. (See, for example, JP-A-2015-51327).

  However, in the above-mentioned conventional gaming machine, as the number of times of opening in one round increases, it is necessary to necessarily have more open data and closed data, so various opening and closing patterns can be performed while suppressing the amount of data for control. There was a problem that it was difficult to

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned point, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of easily diversifying the opening and 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 game machine according to one aspect of the present invention is
A game board (e.g., game board 1) having a game area (e.g., game area 1p) in which game balls roll;
A lottery means capable of lottery whether or not a special game advantageous to a player is to be executed when a game ball passes through a predetermined area (for example, the first start port 32, the second start port 33) in the game area (For example, the main CPU 61),
A movable member (e.g., as shown in FIG. 1) provided in the game area and capable of changing between a first mode (e.g., open state) in which game balls are relatively easy to enter and a second mode (e.g. A first large winning opening shutter 36A, a second large winning 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 gaming machine) comprising: 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,
Based on the drive control data, the special game can be executed a plurality of round games in which the movable member can change at least once in the first mode until a predetermined end condition is satisfied (for example, Jackpot gaming state),
The drive control data (for example, data of the hit and shut pattern) is
Round game control data (for example, data of a round opening and closing pattern) for controlling the variation mode of the movable member for each round game;
Inter-round control data (for example, data of an interval pattern of an interval between rounds) which defines a time for which the movable member is to be on standby in 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-control the movable member to the second mode based on the inter-round control data after controlling 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, open time data) defining the time to be the first mode and second time data (for example, the closing time) defining the time to be the second mode. Data) and the first time data (for example, data of opening time 0.102 s of the basic opening and closing pattern f) as data for driving and controlling the movable member to 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 winning opening shutter 36A, based on the first time data (for example, data of the opening time 0.102s of the basic opening / closing pattern f) The control data for setting the second large winning opening shutter 37A) to the second mode (for example, the closing state) is unnecessary only by setting the second big winning opening shutter 37A) to the first mode (for example, the opening state). In the interval), since the movable member is driven to stand by in the second mode based on inter-round control data (for example, data of an interval pattern of the inter-round interval), rounding while reducing the amount of data for control The movable member can be reliably driven and controlled from during the game to during the round game, for example, it is easy to diversify the open / close pattern of the movable member. It is possible.

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

  According to such a configuration, even if the movable member (for example, the first large winning opening shutter 36A, the second large winning opening shutter 37A) is repeatedly varied a plurality of times in the round game, the movable member As round game control data (for example, data of round opening and closing pattern) for controlling, 1st time data (for example, data of opening time) and 2nd time data (for example, data of closing time) and these are repeated. Since it can be configured by only the repetition number data (for example, data of the repetition number corresponding to the basic opening / closing pattern) indicating the number of times to be used, the amount of data for control is significantly suppressed as compared with the case of having the number of repetitions. Therefore, for example, diversification of the opening and closing pattern of the movable member can be easily achieved.

(Appendix B3)
As another preferred embodiment of the present invention,
The round game control data and the inter-round control data are characterized by having the second time data (for example, data of the closing time 1.2 s) as defining the same time as the second aspect. .

  According to such a configuration, the second mode (for example, the closed state) of the movable member (for example, the first large winning opening shutter 36A, the second large winning opening shutter 37A) in the round game 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 identical based on the second time data (for example, data of the closing time 1.2s) Since time can be set, it is possible to make it difficult to determine whether the player is in a round game or in a round game. For example, by making it difficult to deduce the opening and closing pattern of the movable member, the fun of the game can be made. It can be enhanced.

(Appendix B4)
As another preferred embodiment of the present invention,
Display means capable of displaying a symbol (for example, the first special symbol display unit 53, the second special symbol display unit 54);
Stop symbol determination means (for example, main CPU 61) for determining symbols to be displayed in a stopped state on the display means based on the lottery result by the lottery means;
And symbol display control means (for example, the main CPU 61) capable of causing the symbols determined by the stop symbol determination means to be stopped and displayed after the symbols are variably displayed on the display means.
When the execution of the special game is determined as the lottery result by the lottery means, the stop symbol determination means can determine a specific symbol (for example, a hit symbol) as a symbol to be displayed on the display means as a stop.
The specific symbol is 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 be different depending on the type of the specific symbol.

  According to such a configuration, the first time data (for example, open time data) or the second time depending on the type of the specific symbol (for example, hit symbol) indicating the execution of the special game (for example, big hit gaming state) Since multiple types of data (for example, data on closing time) can be used in combination, the movable member (for example, the first large winning opening shutter 36A, the second large winning opening shutter 37A) can be opened and closed. It is possible to further diversify the pattern (for example, the hit opening and closing pattern), and thus to enhance the interest of the game.

(Appendix C)
In a conventional pachinko gaming machine, for example, a plurality of opening and closing patterns of a large winning opening (for example, an attacker) in one round are prepared, and a plurality of open data and control data for control are held in combination for each opening and closing pattern. (See, for example, JP-A-2015-51327).

  However, in the above-mentioned conventional gaming machine, as the number of times of opening in one round increases, it is necessary to necessarily have more open data and closed data, so various opening and closing patterns can be performed while suppressing the amount of data for control. There was a problem that it was difficult to

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned point, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of easily diversifying the opening and 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 game machine according to one aspect of the present invention is
A game board (e.g., game board 1) having a game area (e.g., game area 1p) in which game balls roll;
A lottery means capable of lottery whether or not a special game advantageous to a player is to be executed when a game ball passes through a predetermined area (for example, the first start port 32, the second start port 33) in the game area (For example, the main CPU 61),
A movable member (e.g. A first large winning opening shutter 36A, a second large winning 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 gaming machine) comprising: 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,
Based on the drive control data, the special game can be executed a plurality of round games in which the movable member can change at least once in the first mode until a predetermined end condition is satisfied (for example, Jackpot gaming state),
The drive control data (for example, data on the hit opening and closing pattern) includes round game control data (for example, data on the round opening and closing pattern) for controlling the variation mode of the movable member for each round game,
The round game control data is
The first time data (for example, data of opening time) defining the time to be the first aspect and the second time data (for example, data of the closing time) defining the time to be the second aspect First repetition number data (for example, basic) specifying the number of times the unit control data is repeatedly used as unit control data (for example, data of the basic opening / closing pattern c) as a set of the first time data and the second time data First control pattern data (for example, data of α shown in FIG. 18) including data of the number of repetitions n1 corresponding to the opening / closing pattern c;
As well as including third time data (for example, data of opening time) defining the time as the first aspect and fourth time data (for example, data of the closing time) defining the time as the second aspect, Second repetition number data (for example, basic) specifying the number of times the unit control data is repeatedly used as unit control data (for example, data of the basic opening / closing pattern e) as a set of the third time data and the fourth time data Second control pattern data (for example, data of β shown in FIG. 18) including data of the number of repetitions n2 corresponding to the opening / closing pattern e;
Third repetition count data designating the number of repetitions of any of a plurality of control pattern data including the first control pattern data and the second control pattern data (for example, the repetition count N1, shown in FIG. 18) N2 data), and the data.

  According to such a configuration, even if the movable member (for example, the first large winning opening shutter 36A, the second large winning opening shutter 37A) is repeatedly varied a plurality of times in the round game, the movable member As round game control data (for example, data of round opening and closing pattern) for controlling, the first to fourth time data (for example, data of opening time and closing time) and the first to fourth showing the number of times of using them repeatedly Since only the third repetition number data (for example, data of repetition numbers n1 and n2 and repetition numbers N1 and N2 shown in FIG. 18) can be configured, the amount of data for control is larger than that in the case of having the number of repetitions. As a result, diversification of the opening and closing pattern of the movable member can be easily achieved.

(Appendix C2)
As a preferred embodiment of the present invention,
The drive control data is an inter-round control data (for example, an interval between rounds) that defines a time for which the movable member is to be on standby as the second aspect from the end of the round game in the special game to the start of the next round game. Containing 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 are characterized by having the second time data (for example, data of the closing time 1.2 s) as defining the same time as the second aspect. .

  According to such a configuration, the second mode (for example, the closed state) of the movable member (for example, the first large winning opening shutter 36A, the second large winning opening shutter 37A) in the round game 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 identical based on the second time data (for example, data of the closing time 1.2s) Since time can be set, it is possible to make it difficult to determine whether the player is in a round game or in a round game. For example, by making it difficult to deduce the opening and closing pattern of the movable member, the fun of the game can be made. It can be enhanced.

(Appendix C3)
As another preferred embodiment of the present invention,
The drive control data is an inter-round control data (for example, an interval between rounds) that defines a time for which the movable member is to be on standby as the second aspect from the end of the round game in the special game to the start of the next round game. Containing 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 defines the time in which the movable member is set to the first mode at the end of the round game. The first time data (for example, data of the open time 0.102s of the basic opening / closing pattern f) 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 winning opening shutter 36A, based on the first time data (for example, data of the opening time 0.102s of the basic opening / closing pattern f) The control data for setting the second large winning opening shutter 37A) to the second mode (for example, the closing state) is unnecessary only by setting the second big winning opening shutter 37A) to the first mode (for example, the opening state). In the interval), since the movable member is driven to stand by in the second mode based on inter-round control data (for example, data of an interval pattern of the inter-round interval), rounding while reducing the amount of data for control The movable member can be reliably driven and controlled from during the game to the round game, and diversification of the open / close pattern of the movable member can be easily achieved. It can be.

(Appendix C4)
As another preferred embodiment of the present invention,
Display means capable of displaying a symbol (for example, the first special symbol display unit 53, the second special symbol display unit 54);
Stop symbol determination means (for example, main CPU 61) for determining symbols to be displayed in a stopped state on the display means based on the lottery result by the lottery means;
And symbol display control means (for example, the main CPU 61) capable of causing the symbols determined by the stop symbol determination means to be stopped and displayed after the symbols are variably displayed on the display means.
When the execution of the special game is determined as the lottery result by the lottery means, the stop symbol determination means can determine a specific symbol (for example, a hit symbol) as a symbol to be displayed on the display means as a stop.
The specific symbol is 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 may be provided in a plurality of types depending on the type of the specific symbol. It features.

  According to such a configuration, a plurality of types of first to fourth time data (for example, data of opening time and closing time) differ according to the type of the specific symbol indicating execution of the special game As appropriate combinations can be used, for example, the opening and closing patterns (for example, the hit opening and closing patterns) of the movable members in the big hit (for example, the first large winning opening shutter 36A, the second large winning opening shutter 37A) are further diversified. It is possible to increase the interest of the game.

(About Appendix D)
In a conventional pachinko gaming machine, when detecting an illegal operation (cheating), illegal information (security signal (security signal, etc.) indicating that the external device or the display device of the main body has been tampered with via the external terminal board. There is one which outputs a fraud detection command) (see, for example, JP-A-2014-140568).

  However, in the above-mentioned conventional gaming machine, the condition and timing at which the illegal information is output is uniform, and no special consideration is given to the degree of the illegality and the gaming state, etc. There was a drawback that it was not possible to take action.

  The present invention has been made in view of the problems described above, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of appropriately responding to an unauthorized operation appropriately.

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

(Appendix D1)
A game machine according to one aspect of the present invention is
Game control means (for example, main CPU 61) for controlling the progress of the game;
Notification means (for example, sub CPU 71, liquid crystal display device 13) capable of notifying the player of predetermined information;
Fraud detection means (for example, vibration detection sensor 86) for detecting a fraudulent operation and outputting a fraud detection signal;
Fraud determination means (for example, main CPU 61) that determines whether or not there is a fraudulent operation based on the input of a fraud detection signal from the fraud detection means;
A gaming machine (e.g., for example, a notification control means (e.g., a main CPU 61) capable of causing the notification means to notify information related to an unauthorized operation when it is determined that the unauthorized operation is performed by the improper determination means); Pachinko gaming machine),
The game control means can execute a specific game advantageous to the player (for example, a state in which the specific area 38A opens and closes in the first and 11th eyes of the 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 notification means is made to notify information regarding the improper operation,
When the specific game is not executed, the notification means is not notified of the information regarding the improper operation.

  According to such a configuration, the specific game (for example, a big hit) is not performed when the unauthorized operation is detected, instead of being uniformly notified at the timing when the unauthorized operation is detected by the fraud detecting unit (for example, the main CPU 61). The information on the illegal operation is notified only when the player is in a state advantageous to the player during the execution of the specific area 38A) in the first R and the 11 R). Thus, it is possible to prevent unnecessary troubles with the player and to contribute to the profit of the game arcade, and to appropriately take appropriate measures 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 (e.g., game board 1) having a game area (e.g., game area 1p) in which game balls roll;
A movable member (e.g., as shown in FIG. 1) provided in the game area and capable of changing between a first mode (e.g., open state) in which game balls are relatively easy to enter and a second mode (e.g. A first large winning opening shutter 36A and a second large winning opening shutter 37A),
The notification control means causes the notification means to notify that there is an illegal operation when it is determined by the fraud determination means that there is an illegal operation when the movable member is changing to the first mode. When the movable member is changed to the second mode, when it is determined by the fraud determination unit that there is an unauthorized operation, the notification unit is not notified that there is an unauthorized operation.

  According to such a configuration, for example, the specific game (for example, the state where the specific area 38A is opened and closed in the 1R and 11R eyes at the big hit) is being performed, and the movable member (for example, the second large winning opening shutter 37A) When it is in a particularly advantageous situation, as in the first aspect, it is possible to reliably determine an illegal operation and to notify that effect. It can be effectively suppressed at an appropriate timing.

(Appendix D3)
As another preferred embodiment of the present invention,
An external output means (for example, an external terminal board 80) capable of externally outputting fraud related information (for example, a security signal) when the fraud detection signal is input from the fraud detection means.

  According to such a configuration, in the gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine), for example, in the hall computer externally connected to the gaming machine while informing the possibility accordingly in accordance with the situation at the time of the illegal operation detection. Since the unauthorized operation can be grasped without omission based on the input of the fraud related information (for example, the security signal) from the external output means (for example, the external terminal board 80), the person who performs the fraudulent operation is detected It is possible to alert the person externally.

(Appendix E)
In a conventional pachinko gaming machine, when detecting an illegal operation (cheating), illegal information (security signal (security signal, etc.) indicating that the external device or the display device of the main body has been tampered with via the external terminal board. There is one which outputs a fraud detection command) (see, for example, JP-A-2014-140568).

  However, in the above-mentioned conventional gaming machine, the condition and timing at which the illegal information is output is uniform, and no special consideration is given to the degree of the illegality and the gaming state, etc. There was a drawback that it was not possible to take action.

  The present invention has been made in view of the problems described above, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of appropriately responding to an unauthorized operation appropriately.

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

(Appendix E1)
A game machine according to one aspect of the present invention is
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, the main control circuit 60) including fraud determination means (for example, the main CPU 61) that determines whether or not there is an unauthorized operation based on the input of a signal;
A gaming machine (e.g., a pachinko gaming machine) including a secondary control unit (e.g., a secondary control circuit 70) including notification means (e.g., a sub CPU 71, a liquid crystal display device 13) capable of notifying a player of predetermined information ) And
The main control unit
Command transmission means (for example, the main CPU 61) capable of transmitting a fraud related command (for example, a command indicating a fraudulent operation) to the sub control unit when the fraud determination means determines that there is a fraudulent operation;
And external output means (for example, an external terminal board 80) capable of outputting fraud related information (for example, a security signal) when it is determined that there is a fraudulent operation by the fraud determination means.
The external output means receives game information (for example, a security signal) including fraud related information when the 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 transmitting means is a fraud related command (eg, when the fraud detecting signal is input from the fraud detecting means to the fraud determining means and a second condition different from the first condition is satisfied). Sending a command indicating an incorrect operation to the sub-control unit.

  According to such a configuration, the fact is not transmitted uniformly at the timing when the unauthorized operation is detected by the fraud detecting unit (for example, the vibration detecting sensor 86), and for example, outside the gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine) For the 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) can be When an illegal operation is transmitted by the security signal), and a second condition different from the first condition is satisfied for the sub control unit (for example, the sub control circuit 70) together with the input of the fraud detection signal, An unauthorized operation is notified by the unauthorized-related command (for example, a command indicating an unauthorized operation) through the command transmission means (main CPU 61). That is, for example, in the externally connected device, the unauthorized operation is quickly grasped based on the unauthorized associated information, and if the second condition is satisfied thereafter, the sub control unit reports the unauthorized operation based on the unauthorized associated command. As a result, it is possible to respond appropriately to a fraudulent operation.

(Appendix E2)
As a preferred embodiment of the present invention,
The game control means can execute a specific game advantageous to the player (for example, a state in which the specific area 38A opens and closes in the first and 11th eyes of the big hit) when a predetermined condition is satisfied,
The first condition is that the number of times of input of the fraud detection signal to the fraud determination unit (for example, the number of times of detection of the on edge and off edge of the vibration detection signal) exceeds a predetermined number, and the fraud detection signal to the fraud determination unit Condition that at least one of the input cumulative time of time exceeds a predetermined time (eg, 40 ms has elapsed from the on-edge of the vibration detection signal),
The second condition is at least among the fact that the number of times of input of the fraud detection signal to the fraud determination means exceeds a predetermined number, and that the total input time of the fraud detection signals 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, in the first condition, the specific game (for example, the state in which the specific area 38A opens and closes in the 1R and 11R eyes at the big hit) is not included in the condition, while in the second condition 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), it is illegal for a device (for example, the hall computer 100) which satisfies the first condition and is externally connected. Since the operation is easily transmitted, for example, in a hall computer externally connected to a gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine), input of fraud related information (for example, security signal) from an external output means (for example, external terminal board 80) Based on the above, it is possible to comprehend the illegal operation without omission, and to alert the person to the outside without being detected by the person performing the illegal operation.

(Appendix E3)
As another preferred embodiment of the present invention,
A game board (e.g., game board 1) having a game area (e.g., game area 1p) in which game balls roll;
A movable member (e.g., as shown in FIG. 1) provided in the game area and capable of changing between a first mode (e.g., open state) in which game balls are relatively easy to enter and a second mode (e.g. A first large winning opening shutter 36A and a second large winning opening shutter 37A),
The fraud determination means determines that there is a fraudulent operation when a fraud detection signal is input from the fraud detection means while the movable member is changing to the first aspect during execution of the specific game. ,
The sub-control unit is a notification control unit (for example, a notification control unit capable of causing the notification unit to notify information related to the unauthorized operation based on the unauthorized-related command when the unauthorizedness determination unit determines that there is an unauthorized operation. The sub-CPU 71) is provided.

  According to such a configuration, for example, the specific game (for example, the state where the specific area 38A is opened and closed in the 1R and 11R eyes at the big hit) is being performed, and the movable member (for example, the second large winning opening shutter 37A) When it is in a particularly advantageous situation, as in the first aspect, it is possible to reliably determine an illegal operation and to notify that effect. It can be effectively suppressed at an appropriate timing.

(Others)
As a gaming machine, for example, a pachinko gaming machine is known (see, for example, JP-A-2013-13801). However, since this pachinko gaming machine does not have the configuration and function as a gaming machine as in the present invention, it has not been possible to improve the interest. The present invention has been made in view of these points, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest.

1 game board 1p game area 13 liquid crystal display device 32 first starting opening 33 second starting opening 36 first large winning opening 36A first large winning opening shutter 37 second large winning opening 37 second large winning 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 (2)

Game control means for controlling the progress of the game;
Notification means capable of notifying the player of predetermined information;
Fraud detection means for detecting a fraudulent operation and outputting a fraud detection signal;
Fraud determination means for determining whether or not there is an unauthorized operation based on the input of the fraud detection signal from the fraud detection means;
Notification control means capable of causing the notification means to notify information on the improper operation when it is determined by the fraud determination means that there is an unauthorized operation;
A gaming machine equipped with
When the notification control means determines that there is an unauthorized operation by the fraud determination means,
When the specific state is in progress, the notification means is made to notify information regarding the improper operation,
A gaming machine characterized in that the notification means is not notified of information regarding improper operation when the specific state is not in progress.   The game according to claim 1, wherein the game control means is capable of executing a special game advantageous to a player after an end of the specific state when a predetermined condition is satisfied in the specific state. Machine.

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