JP2023042544A - game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To perform appropriate control.SOLUTION: A game machine includes a second start port having a normal open/close piece which a game ball can enter, a second start sensor capable of detecting the game ball that has entered the second start port, and a CPU that can control a game machine to be in a proceed impossible state in which a game cannot proceed when a specific condition is satisfied. The game machine can be controlled to be in a low ball-entry rate state and a high ball-entry rate state in which a ball entry rate of a game ball to the second start port is higher than that of the low ball-entry rate state, as the states with different ball-entry rates of the game ball to the second start port. When a specific condition is satisfied during a big win game, the game machine is not controlled to be in the proceed impossible state until the big win game is completed. In a situation in which a special game can be executed in the high ball-entry rate state after the big win game is completed, when specific condition is satisfied during the big win game, the special game in the high ball-entry rate state is not executed even if the big win game is completed.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 20

Description

The present invention relates to gaming machines.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as an example of a game machine, there is a pachinko game machine that is controlled to notify that the door member is open when the door member is opened (for example, Patent Document 1). In addition, in the pachinko game machine described in Patent Literature 1, when an abnormal radio wave is detected, it is controlled to notify that the abnormal radio wave has been detected. As described above, the conventional pachinko game machine is configured to control the state according to the established condition when the predetermined condition is established. In such a pachinko game machine, depending on the conditions established, it is conceivable to control the game into a non-advancement state in which the game cannot proceed.

JP 2018-161534 A

By the way, when control is performed to the above-described state in which progress is impossible, it is desirable to perform appropriate control based on the fact that the state is in the state in which progress is impossible.

A gaming machine that solves the above problems is a gaming machine that can execute a variable game and provides a jackpot game after a jackpot result is derived in the variable game, and has a special prize winning opening having an opening and closing member that allows a game ball to enter. a special winning ball detection unit capable of detecting a game ball entering the special winning hole; A ball entry state control means capable of controlling a ball entry rate improved state in which the game ball entry rate to the special winning hole is higher than the ball entry rate improved state, and a game is progressed when a specific condition is established. and a disabled state control means capable of controlling a progress disabled state in which it is impossible to proceed, and when the specific condition is satisfied during the big win game, the progress disabled state is controlled until the big win game ends. First, in a situation where the variation game in the state of increasing the ball-entering rate can be executed after the end of the big-hit game, if the specific condition is established during the big-hit game, the ball-entered even if the big-hit game ends. The gist is that the variable game is not executed in the rate improvement state.

The game machine includes an effect execution unit capable of executing an effect and effect control means capable of controlling the effect execution unit, and when the specific condition is established during the big win game, the big win game is performed. It is preferable to suggest or notify that the control is to be in the progress-impossible state after the end.

With respect to the gaming machine, when the specific condition is established during the jackpot game, after that, after the power supply is interrupted in the jackpot game, the power supply is started to return to the jackpot game, and the jackpot game is performed. Even if the game ends, it is preferable that the variation game is not executed in the state where the ball-entering rate is improved.

According to the present invention, appropriate control can be performed.

It is a figure when a pachinko game machine and a management unit are seen from the front. It is a figure which shows the game board with which a pachinko game machine is provided. It is an enlarged view of the counting operation unit, the counting notification unit, and the second ball number display unit provided in the pachinko game machine. It is a schematic diagram showing a game ball distribution mechanism formed in the pachinko game machine. It is a schematic diagram showing a supply unit provided in the pachinko game machine. It is a schematic diagram showing a supply unit provided in the pachinko game machine. It is a schematic diagram showing a launching unit provided in the pachinko game machine. It is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko game machine. It is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko game machine. 5 is a timing chart showing control related to the transport operation of the transport unit; FIG. 11 is a schematic diagram showing an example of display contents regarding an effect game and a pending image on the effect display unit; FIG. 11 is a schematic diagram showing an example of the display contents related to the acquisition number effect and the firing intensity effect in the effect display section; FIG. 11 is a schematic diagram showing an example of display contents regarding a transition suggestive effect on the effect display unit; FIG. 11 is a schematic diagram showing an example of the display content regarding the progress-impossible standby effect on the effect display unit; It is a timing chart for explaining the operation when shooting a game ball. It is a timing chart for explaining the control and operation of the pachinko gaming machine accompanying the transition of the state regarding the progress of the game. It is a timing chart for explaining the control and operation of the pachinko gaming machine accompanying the transition of the state regarding the progress of the game. It is a timing chart for explaining the control and operation of the pachinko gaming machine accompanying the transition of the state regarding the progress of the game. It is a timing chart for explaining the control and operation of the pachinko gaming machine accompanying the transition of the state regarding the progress of the game. It is a timing chart for explaining the control and operation of the pachinko gaming machine accompanying the transition of the state regarding the progress of the game. It is a timing chart for explaining the control and operation of the pachinko gaming machine accompanying the transition of the state regarding the progress of the game. It is a timing chart for explaining the control and operation of the pachinko gaming machine accompanying the transition of the state regarding the progress of the game.

An embodiment of the pachinko game machine will be described below.
As shown in FIG. 1, in an island facility (game island), a pachinko game machine 10 (hereinafter referred to as a game machine 10), which is an example of a game machine, and a management unit 100, which is an example of a management device, alternately placed side by side. The management unit 100 is provided side by side with the gaming machine 10 . The management unit 100 is communicably connected to the gaming machine 10 .

The management unit 100 will be explained.
The management unit 100 has a medium insertion section 101 into which a management medium can be inserted. As an example, the management medium is a data storage medium such as an IC card or an IC coin. The management medium can store the remaining amount of input money and the number of game balls owned by the player (hereinafter referred to as the first number of managed balls PA). The first management ball number PA is data managed by the management unit 100 . The management medium may be capable of storing player's personal information or balance of payment (prepaid balance). The management unit 100 includes a cash input section 102 into which cash can be input. The amount of money inserted into the cash insertion unit 102 is added to the balance stored in the management medium. As an example, cash may be either bills or coins.

The management unit 100 has an operation panel 110 . The operation panel 110 includes a ball lending operation section 111 , a payout operation section 112 , a return operation section 113 , a first ball number display section 114 and a balance display section 115 . The ball lending operation unit 111 is operated when increasing the number of game balls owned by the player (hereinafter referred to as the second number of managed balls PB) based on the balance stored in the management medium. The second number of managed balls PB is data managed by the gaming machine 10 . The payout operation unit 112 is operated when increasing the second number of balls under management PB based on the first number of balls under management PA. The number of managed balls PA, PB is an example of the number of owned balls.

A return operation unit 113 is operated when receiving a return of a management medium inserted in the management unit 100 . The first number-of-balls display portion 114 displays information (eg, Arabic numerals) that can identify the first number of managed balls PA. The remaining amount display portion 115 displays information (as an example, Arabic numerals) that can specify the remaining amount of the payment.

The management unit 100 includes a management unit control board 120 (hereinafter referred to as a CU control board 120). The CU control board 120 includes a CPU 120a, a ROM 120b, and a RAM 120c. The CPU 120a performs predetermined control by executing a management unit control program. The ROM 120b stores a management unit control program. The RAM 120c stores various information rewritten while the management unit 100 is operating. For example, the information stored by the RAM 120c includes flags, counters, and timers. The management unit 100 includes a communication terminal 120d that is connected to the gaming machine 10 so as to be able to communicate bidirectionally.

The CU control board 120 is connected to the medium insertion section 101 . The CPU 120 a is configured to be able to rewrite the storage contents of the management medium inserted in the medium insertion section 101 . The CU control board 120 is connected to the cash insertion section 102 . The CPU 120a is configured to be capable of inputting an insertion signal output when cash is inserted into the cash insertion unit 102 . The input signal is a signal that can specify the amount of money input to the cash input unit 102 .

CU control board 120 is connected to operation panel 110 . The CPU 120a is configured to be able to input a ball lending signal output when the ball lending operation unit 111 is operated. The CU control board 120 is configured to be able to input a payout signal output when the payout operation unit 112 is operated. The CPU 120a is configured to be able to input a return signal output when the return operation unit 113 is operated. The CPU 120a is configured to be able to control the display contents of the first ball number display section 114. FIG. The CPU 120a is configured to be able to control the display content of the balance display section 115. FIG.

The CU control board 120 is connected to the gaming machine 10 via the communication terminal 120d. The CPU 120a is configured to be capable of inputting various control signals (control information) output by the gaming machine 10 . The CPU 120 a is configured to be capable of outputting various control signals (control information) to the gaming machine 10 . The management unit 100 outputs a connection signal to the game machine 10 from the communication terminal 120d. The connection signal may be a command or message generated by the CU control board 120 (CPU 120a), or may be a signal generated by an output circuit (for example, a power supply circuit) different from the CPU 120a.

The management unit 100 includes an external communication terminal (not shown) for connecting to an external management device prepared separately from the gaming machine 10 and the management unit 100 . As an example, the external management equipment is installed in amusement arcades. As an example, the external management device (not shown) is a hall computer installed in a game arcade. As an example, the external management device is a management computer that can communicate with a server facility installed in a data center outside the game arcade via a network. In this case, the management computer and the management unit 100 are preferably connected so as to be able to communicate bidirectionally.

Processing performed in the management unit 100 will be described.
When the management medium is inserted into the medium insertion unit 101, the CPU 120a reads the balance and the first number of balls PA stored in the management medium and stores them in the RAM 120c. Then, the CPU 120a performs the processing described below when the management medium is inserted.

When the input signal is input from the cash input unit 102, the CPU 120a adds the amount of input that can be specified from the input signal to the balance. When a ball lending signal is input from the ball lending operation unit 111 when the balance is not 0, the CPU 120a subtracts a specified amount from the balance, and lends information capable of specifying the lending of game balls corresponding to the specified amount. is output to the gaming machine 10 . When the balance is 0, the CPU 120a does not output the lending information even if the ball lending signal is input.

When the payout signal is input from the payout operation unit 112 when the first number PA of managed balls PA is equal to or greater than 1, the CPU 120a subtracts a predetermined number from the first number PA of managed balls, and specifies the lending of the predetermined number of game balls. Possible lending information is output to the game machine 10. - 特許庁When the first number of balls PA under management is 0, the CPU 120a does not output rental information even if a payout signal is input. In this way, the rental information can specify the number of rental balls. When the counting information is input from the gaming machine 10, the CPU 120a adds the number of game balls that can be specified from the counting information to the first managed ball number PA. Although the details will be described later, the count information is mainly information output when the player finishes playing on the gaming machine 10 . The count information is information that can specify the number of game balls whose management is transferred to the management unit 100 .

The CPU 120a controls the first number-of-balls display section 114 to display information capable of specifying the first number of managed balls PA at that time. The first number of managed balls PA is displayed in real time on the first number-of-balls display section 114 . The CPU 120a controls the balance display unit 115 to display information that can specify the balance at that time. The balance is displayed in real time on the balance display section 115 . When the return signal is input from the return operation unit 113, the CPU 120a stores the balance and the first number of managed balls PA stored in the RAM 120c in the management medium, and also stores the balance and the first number of managed balls PA stored in the RAM 120c. to initialize. The CPU 120 a controls the medium insertion section 101 so that the management medium is ejected from the medium insertion section 101 .

The gaming machine 10 will be explained.
As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the gaming machine 10 is an enclosed gaming machine in which a prescribed number P0 of game balls are enclosed inside the machine. The gaming machine 10 is an example of a circulation-type gaming machine that circulates game balls inside the machine. The game ball may be either magnetic or non-magnetic. The game machine 10 does not have a storage section for storing game balls. The gaming machine 10 is, in principle, structured so that a player cannot touch a game ball.

The gaming machine 10 electromagnetically manages the second number of managed balls PB based on the number of rented balls Pb, the number of acquired balls Pc, the number of fired balls Pd, and the number of returned balls Pe. The number of lent balls Pb is the number of game balls lent to the player. The acquired ball number Pc is the number of game balls acquired by the player. The number of shot balls Pd is the number of game balls shot by the player. The number of shot balls Pd can also be said to be the number of game balls supplied from the supply unit 61 to the launch unit 65, which will be described later. The number of returned balls Pe is the number of game balls that have not reached the later-described game area 20a among the game balls shot by the player. The return ball number Pe can also be said to be the number of game balls that have not reached the game area 20a among the game balls that have been shot from the launching unit 65 toward the game area 20a. The return ball is a so-called "foul ball".

The gaming machine 10 has a frame 11 . The frame 11 includes an outer frame 11a for fixing the machine body to the island facility, a mounting frame 11b for mounting various game parts, and a protection frame 11c. The mounting frame 11b is an example of a door portion supported so as to be openable/closable with respect to the outer frame 11a. The protective frame 11c is supported so as to be openable and closable with respect to the mounting frame 11b. The protective frame 11c has a protective glass (not shown) that protects the game parts mounted on the mounting frame 11b. The gaming machine 10 includes a locking device 90 that locks the frames 11b and 11c. The gaming machine 10 is configured so that the frames 11b and 11c cannot be opened with respect to the outer frame 11a unless the locking device 90 is unlocked using a key that fits. The mounting frame 11b is an example of a door. The protective frame 11c is an example of a door portion.

The game machine 10 includes an effect sound section 12, for example, a speaker. The effect sound section 12 is arranged on the front side of the mounting frame 11b. The effect sound unit 12 can execute effect for outputting a predetermined sound (hereinafter referred to as sound effect) and notification for outputting a predetermined sound (hereinafter referred to as sound notification). For example, the predetermined voice is a piece of music, a sound effect, a human voice reading out a predetermined character string, and the like. The gaming machine 10 includes a notification audio unit 13, for example, a speaker. The notification audio unit 13 can execute audio notification. As an example, the effect sound unit 12 and the notification sound unit 13 are arranged in the mounting frame 11b.

The gaming machine 10 includes an effect light emitting section 14. - 特許庁The effect light-emitting unit 14 can execute effects (hereinafter referred to as light-emitting effects) by lighting, blinking, and extinguishing a light-emitting body (not shown) such as an LED. The effect light emitting unit 14 can perform notification (hereinafter referred to as light emission notification) by lighting, blinking, and extinguishing of a light emitter (not shown). As an example, the effect light emitting section 14 is arranged on the mounting frame 11b. The effect light emitting unit 14 may be arranged on a game board 20 which will be described later.

The game machine 10 includes a shooting operation section 15 capable of operating to shoot a game ball. The firing operation section 15 is arranged on the front side of the mounting frame 11b. The gaming machine 10 is configured to launch a game ball with a shooting intensity corresponding to the operation of the shooting operation section 15 . As an example, the firing operation unit 15 includes a handle lever 15a that can be rotated, a touch sensor D01, a firing stop switch D02, and a handle volume D03 (see FIG. 8).

The touch sensor D01 is connected to a conducting ring 15c that surrounds the side surface of the firing operation section 15. As shown in FIG. The touch sensor D01 outputs a touch signal when the player grips the shooting operation unit 15 and the finger of the player touches the conducting ring 15c. The touch signal is turned on when the player's finger touches the conducting ring 15c, and turned off when the finger is not touching. The touch sensor D<b>01 is an example of means for detecting that the player is touching the shooting operation section 15 .

The firing stop switch D02 outputs a stop signal when the firing stop button 15b projecting to the side of the firing operation unit 15 is pushed. The stop signal turns on when the firing stop button 15b is operated, and turns off when it is not operated. The shooting stop button 15b is an example of means capable of being operated to stop shooting the game ball. When the handle lever 15a is rotated, the handle volume D03 outputs a voltage volume signal corresponding to the amount of rotation.

The gaming machine 10 includes a performance operation section 16. - 特許庁The effect operation unit 16 is an example of means that can be operated by the player. The effect operation unit 16 is preferably of a button type that can be pressed, a touch sensor type that also serves as a display device, or a lever type.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, the gaming machine 10 includes a second number-of-balls display section 17 that displays information capable of specifying the second number of managed balls PB. As an example, the second ball number display section 17 has a configuration in which a plurality (eg, 6) of 7 segments are arranged, and can display a plurality (eg, 6 digits) of numbers. The second number-of-balls display unit 17 can execute a predetermined notification in a manner of displaying predetermined characters and numbers.

The gaming machine 10 has a counting operation unit 18 . The counting operation unit 18 is mainly operated when the player finishes playing on the gaming machine 10 . The counting operation using the counting operation unit 18 is permitted when the counting operation unit 18 is in a predetermined countable state. The counting operation unit 18 outputs a counting signal when a pressing operation is performed. The gaming machine 10 includes a count reporting unit 18a. The counting notification unit 18a is an example of means for notifying whether or not the counting is possible. As an example, the effect operating section 16, the second ball number display section 17, the counting operating section 18, and the counting reporting section 18a are arranged on the front side of the mounting frame 11b.

As shown in FIG. 2, the game machine 10 includes a game board 20. As shown in FIG. The game board 20 is attached to the mounting frame 11b. A substantially circular game area 20a is defined on the front surface of the game board 20 when viewed from the front. A display window 20b is formed substantially in the center of the game area 20a. Formed on the left side of the game area 20a is a launch path 20c that guides the game ball shot by the operation of the shooting operation section 15 to the game area 20a. Nails, pinwheels, and the like are arranged in the game area 20a. The game area 20a and the hitting path 20c are covered with a protective glass (not shown) of the protective frame 11c.

The game board 20 includes an information display device 21 that displays various information. The information display device 21 includes a first special symbol display portion 21a, a second special symbol display portion 21b, a first reservation display portion 21c, a second reservation display portion 21d, a normal symbol display portion 21e, and a normal reservation display portion 21f. . As an example, the plurality of display units 21a to 21f are collectively disposed in a portion visible to the player, but not limited to this, and may be partially or entirely disposed in different portions.

The first special symbol display unit 21a can execute a first special symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as a first special game) in which predetermined symbols are variably displayed and finally the special symbols are fixed and stopped. In the following description, "variable display" means a state in which the type of displayed pattern changes with the lapse of time. In the following description, "determined stop display" means a state in which the symbol is determinately stopped and displayed, and the type of displayed symbol does not change. With respect to the symbols, "determined stop display" and "derivation" have the same meaning. The first special symbol display portion 21a has a plurality of light emitters (for example, four light emitters) such as LEDs. The first special symbol display section 21a is configured to be capable of executing the first special game by lighting, blinking, and extinguishing a plurality of light emitters. The first special symbol display portion 21a is an example of a game execution portion capable of executing the first special game.

The second special symbol display unit 21b can execute a second special symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as a second special game) in which predetermined symbols are variably displayed and finally the special symbols are fixed and stopped. The second special symbol display portion 21b has a plurality of light emitters (for example, four light emitters) such as LEDs. The second special symbol display section 21b is configured to be capable of executing the second special game by lighting, blinking, and extinguishing a plurality of light emitters. The second special symbol display portion 21b is an example of a game execution portion capable of executing a second special game.

The special symbol is a symbol for notifying the result of the internal lottery (hit lottery of the special symbol). Hereinafter, the first special game and the second special game are collectively referred to as "special game". A special game corresponds to a variable game. The special symbols include jackpot symbols, chance symbols, and winning symbols. The special design may include a small winning design. The big-hit design notified as a result of the internal lottery (hit-lottery of special symbols) is an example of the big-hit result. Chance symbols and lost symbols reported as results of the internal lottery (hit lottery of special symbols) are examples of non-jackpot results. In the game machine 10, when a big win is won in a special pattern win lottery, the big win pattern is determined and stopped in a special game, and after the special game of the big win is finished, a big win game is awarded. The jackpot game will be described later.

The first special symbol display portion 21a and the second special symbol display portion 21b can display special symbols by lighting, blinking, and extinguishing a plurality of light emitters, respectively. As an example, the first special symbol display unit 21a and the second special symbol display unit 21b light up some light emitters among a plurality of light emitters, and turn off light emitters different from the part of the light emitters. Thus, a big hit pattern is displayed. In addition, the combination of light emitters to be lit when displaying the jackpot symbols in the first special symbol display portion 21a and the second special symbol display portion 21b differs according to the type of the jackpot symbols to be displayed. As an example, the first special symbol display unit 21a and the second special symbol display unit 21b light up some light emitters among a plurality of light emitters, and turn off light emitters different from the part of the light emitters. By doing so, the chance pattern is displayed. The combination of light emitters that are lit when displaying chance symbols in the first special symbol display portion 21a and the second special symbol display portion 21b is different from the combination of light emitters that are lit when displaying big win symbols. As an example, the first special symbol display portion 21a and the second special symbol display portion 21b display the missing symbol by lighting all the light emitters among the plurality of light emitters.

When the first special game is being executed, the first special symbol display section 21a variably displays the big hit symbols, the chance symbols, and the losing symbols. Then, the first special symbol display section 21a causes any one of the jackpot symbol, the chance symbol, and the winning symbol to be fixed and stopped when the first special game is finished. When the second special game is being executed, the second special symbol display section 21b variably displays the big hit symbols, the chance symbols, and the losing symbols. Then, the second special symbol display section 21b causes any one of the jackpot symbol, the chance symbol, and the losing symbol to be fixed and stopped when the second special game is finished. Thus, during execution of the special game, at least one of the plurality of light emitters in the first special symbol display portion 21a and the second special symbol display portion 21b lights up.

The first suspension display unit 21c indicates the number of first special games whose execution is suspended because the suspension condition has been satisfied but the start condition has not yet been satisfied (hereinafter referred to as the first suspension number). Display identifiable information. As an example, the upper limit of the first pending number is four. The first reservation display unit 21c has a plurality of light emitters (for example, three light emitters) such as LEDs. The first reservation display unit 21c displays information that can specify the first reservation number by turning on, blinking, and extinguishing a plurality of light emitters. That is, the first pending display unit 21c is configured to be able to display information that can specify the number of first special games whose execution is pending. As an example, when the first reservation number is 1 or more, the first reservation display unit 21c turns on some of the plurality of light emitters, and displays light emitters different from the part of the light emitters. turn off the light. In addition, when the first reservation number is 1 or more, the combination of light emitters to be lit in the first reservation display unit 21c differs according to the number of the first reservation number. As an example, when the first reservation number is 0, the first reservation display unit 21c turns off all the light emitters among the plurality of light emitters. As described above, when there are one or more first special games whose execution is suspended, at least one of the plurality of light emitters in the first suspension display section 21c lights up. The first pending display portion 21c is an example of a pending number display portion.

The second pending display unit 21d indicates the number of times the execution of the second special game is suspended because the pending condition has been met but the start condition has not yet been met (hereinafter referred to as the second pending number). Display identifiable information. As an example, the upper limit of the second pending number is four. The second reservation display unit 21d has a plurality of light emitters (for example, three light emitters) such as LEDs. The second pending display unit 21d displays information that can specify the second pending number by turning on, blinking, and extinguishing a plurality of light emitters. In other words, the second pending display unit 21d is configured to be able to display information capable of specifying the number of second special games whose execution is pending. As an example, when the second reservation number is 1 or more, the second reservation display unit 21d turns on some of the plurality of light emitters, and lights a light emitter different from the part of the light emitters. turn off the light. In addition, when the second reservation number is 1 or more, the combination of light emitters to be lit in the second reservation display section 21d differs according to the number of the second reservation number. As an example, when the second reservation number is 0, the second reservation display unit 21d turns off all the light emitters among the plurality of light emitters. As described above, when there are one or more second special games whose execution is suspended, at least one of the plurality of light emitters in the second suspension display section 21d lights up. The second pending display portion 21d is an example of a pending number display portion.

The normal symbol display unit 21e can execute a normal game in which a predetermined symbol is variably displayed and the normal symbol is finally fixed and stopped. The normal symbol display portion 21e has a plurality of light emitters (for example, four light emitters) such as LEDs. The normal symbol is a symbol for notifying the result of the internal lottery (normal symbol winning lottery). The normal pattern includes a normal winning pattern and a normal losing pattern. In the game machine 10, when a normal win is won in a normal win lottery, the normal win pattern is determined and stopped in the normal game, and a normal win game is provided after the normal game ends.

The normal symbol display section 21e can display normal symbols by lighting, blinking, and extinguishing a plurality of light emitters. As an example, the normal symbol display unit 21e displays a normal winning symbol by turning on some light emitters among a plurality of light emitters and turning off light emitters different from the part of the light emitters. As an example, the normal symbol display unit 21e displays the normal missing symbol by lighting all the light emitters among the plurality of light emitters. The normal symbol display unit 21e variably displays normal winning symbols and normal losing symbols when the normal game is being executed. Then, when the normal game is finished, the normal symbol display section 21e causes either the normal winning symbol or the normal losing symbol to be fixed and stopped.

The normal pending display unit 21f is information capable of specifying the number of normal games whose execution is suspended because the pending condition has been satisfied but the starting condition has not yet been satisfied (hereinafter referred to as the normal pending number). display. As an example, the upper limit of the number of normal reservations is four. The normal reservation display unit 21f has a plurality of light emitters (for example, three light emitters) such as LEDs. As an example, when the number of normal reservations is 1 or more, the normal reservation display unit 21f turns on some of the plurality of light emitters and turns off light emitters different from the part of the light emitters. . When the number of normal reservations is 1 or more, the combination of light emitters to be lit in the normal reservation display section 21f differs depending on the number of normal reservations. As an example, when the number of normal reservations is 0, the normal reservation display unit 21f turns off all the light emitters among the plurality of light emitters. The information display device 21 may include a right-handed display unit that displays information instructing right-handed players and a round display unit that notifies the upper limit number of round games.

The gaming machine 10 has an effect display section 19 . The effect display section 19 has an image display area 19a capable of displaying an image. The effect display unit 19 is assembled to the game board 20 so that the image display area 19a can be viewed through the display window 20b. For example, the effect display section 19 is a liquid crystal device. The effect display unit 19 can execute the effect of displaying a predetermined image (hereinafter referred to as display effect). For example, the predetermined images are images such as production designs, characters, landscapes, characters (strings of characters), numbers, and symbols. In the following description, when these characters and the like are simply referred to as "display", it means that these characters and the like are displayed as images. The effect display unit 19 can execute notification for displaying a predetermined image (hereinafter referred to as display notification).

For example, the display effect in the effect display unit 19 includes a effect symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as effect game) using a plurality of lines of effect symbols (decorative symbols). In the effect game, a plurality of rows of effect symbols are variably displayed, and finally a combination of effect symbols (hereinafter referred to as a symbol combination) is fixed and displayed. The effect pattern (decorative pattern) is a pattern decorated with a character, a pattern, or the like, and is a pattern for diversifying the display effect. As an example, the effect game is performed by variably displaying (scrolling) the effect symbols of the left symbol row Hz, the middle symbol row Nz, and the right symbol row Mz in a predetermined direction. In this manner, the effect display unit 19 can execute the effect game by variably displaying the effect symbols in a plurality of rows. The effect game may include a reach effect performed by forming a reach. The effect game starts with the special game and ends with the special game.

In the effect game, a combination of symbols corresponding to the special symbols that are fixedly stopped and displayed in the special game are fixedly stopped and displayed. When the big win symbols are fixed and stopped displayed in the special game, the big win pattern combination is fixed and stopped displayed in the performance game. As an example, a jackpot symbol combination is a symbol combination in which the effect symbols of all rows are the same effect symbol, such as "777". When the chance symbols are fixed and stopped in the special game, the non-jackpot pattern combination is fixed and stopped in the performance game. When the winning symbols are fixed and stopped in the special game, the non-jackpot pattern combination is fixed and stopped in the performance game. As an example, a non-jackpot symbol combination is a symbol combination such as "738" or "787", in which at least some of the symbol lines are different from the other symbol lines. It should be noted that non-jackpot symbol combinations that are determined and stopped displayed in the effect game when the chance symbols are determined and stopped are displayed in the special game, and that winning symbols are determined and stopped displayed in the effect game when the winning symbols are determined and stopped are displayed in the special game. The combination of non-jackpot symbols may be partially or wholly the same, or may be entirely different. Thus, the effect display unit 19 can execute the effect game in accordance with the execution of the special game.

In the effect game, when the reach is formed, the reach effect is executed. The ready-to-win state is a state in which the same performance symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in a plurality of specific symbol rows, and the performance symbols are continuously displayed in a variable manner in other symbol rows. As an example, in the gaming machine 10, the left symbol row Hz and the right symbol row Mz correspond to specific symbol rows, and the middle symbol row Nz corresponds to another symbol row. The ready-to-win performance includes a normal ready-to-win performance and a super ready-to-win performance in which the expectation of a big hit is higher than that of the normal ready-to-win performance. The degree of expectation of a big win can be calculated by the ratio of the appearance rate of the big win to the total appearance rate obtained by summing the appearance rate of the non-jackpot and the appearance rate of the big win.

The gaming machine 10 includes a rendering movable section 91 . As an example, the effect movable part 91 has a shape that imitates a full moon. The effect movable part 91 is not limited to this, and may have a shape imitating a letter or a character. The effect movable part 91 is provided on the game board 20 . Not limited to this, the effect movable part 91 may be provided on the mounting frame 11b. The effect movable part 91 can execute a effect (hereinafter referred to as a movable effect) for operating the effect movable part 91 . The effect movable portion 91 includes a stepping motor (not shown) as an example of means for displacing the effect movable portion 91 . As an example, the effect movable part 91 is configured to be displaceable between an original position indicated by a solid line in the figure and a effect position indicated by a two-dot chain line. The effect position is a position that protrudes closer to the center of the effect display section 19 in a front view than the original position.

Here, the effect sound unit 12, the effect light emitting unit 14, the effect display unit 19, and the effect movable unit 91 are all effect devices capable of executing a predetermined effect, and are an example of the effect execution unit. Configure device ES. The production execution unit is not limited to including all of the production sound unit 12, the production light emitting unit 14, the production display unit 19, and the production movable unit 91, and one or more productions that can be arbitrarily selected from these production devices. It may be configured by a device.

A game board 20 is formed with a plurality of winning holes 23 into which game balls can enter. These plurality of winning openings 23 open in the game area 20a. The multiple winning openings 23 include a first starting opening 23A, a second starting opening 23B, a large winning opening 23C, and a normal winning opening 23D. The plurality of winning openings may include winning openings different from these winning openings 23 .

The first starting hole 23A is a prize winning hole into which game balls are entered in order to satisfy the conditions for awarding prize balls and the conditions for holding the first special game. As an example, the first starting port 23A is located below the effect display section 19 . The first starting port 23A is opened so that game balls can be entered at all times. The first starting opening 23A corresponds to a specific winning opening. The game board 20 includes a first starting sensor D11 capable of detecting a game ball entered into the first starting hole 23A (see FIG. 9). The first starting sensor D11 corresponds to a specific winning ball detection section. The first starting sensor D11 outputs a winning ball detection signal when detecting a game ball. A winning ball detection signal output when the first starting sensor D11 detects a game ball corresponds to a specific winning ball signal.

The second starting port 23B is a prize winning port into which game balls are entered in order to satisfy the conditions for awarding prize balls and the conditions for holding the second special game. As an example, the second starting port 23B is to the right of the first starting port 23A. The second starting port 23B has a normal opening/closing piece 23Ba, which is an example of an opening/closing member. The normal opening/closing piece 23Ba is a so-called "normal electric accessory". The second starting port 23B is closed so that the game ball cannot enter or is difficult to enter when the normal winning game is not provided. The second starting port 23B is opened so that a game ball can be entered or can be easily entered when a normal winning game is given. The second starting opening 23B corresponds to a special winning opening. The game board 20 has a normal solenoid SL1 as a means for opening the second starting port 23B (see FIG. 9). The game board 20 includes a second starting sensor D12 capable of detecting a game ball entering the second starting hole 23B (see FIG. 9). The second starting sensor D12 corresponds to a special winning ball detection section. The second starting sensor D12 outputs a winning ball detection signal when detecting a game ball.

The big winning hole 23C is a winning hole into which a game ball is entered in order to establish the awarding condition of the prize ball. As an example, the big winning opening 23C is located on the lower right side of the effect display section 19 . The big winning opening 23C includes a special opening/closing piece 23Ca, which is an example of an opening/closing member. The big winning opening 23C is closed so that the game ball cannot enter or is difficult to enter when the big winning game is not provided. The big winning opening 23C is opened so that a game ball can be entered or can be easily entered when a big winning game is awarded. The game board 20 is provided with a special solenoid SL2 as means for opening the big winning opening 23C (see FIG. 9). The game board 20 includes a count sensor D13 for detecting game balls that have entered the big winning hole 23C (see FIG. 9). The count sensor D13 outputs a winning ball detection signal when detecting a game ball.

The normal winning hole 23D is a winning hole into which a game ball is entered in order to establish the condition for awarding a prize ball. As an example, the normal prize winning opening 23D is located at the lower left side of the effect display section 19 and the lower right side of the effect display section 19, respectively. The normal winning opening 23D is opened so that game balls can be entered at all times. The game board 20 is provided with a normal sensor D14 for detecting a game ball entering the normal winning hole 23D (see FIG. 9). The normal sensor D14 outputs a winning ball detection signal when detecting a game ball.

As described above, the game board 20 has a plurality of winning holes into which game balls can enter. Regarding these plurality of winning openings, when the first starting opening 23A is the specific winning opening, the second starting opening 23B, the big winning opening 23C, and the normal winning opening 23D can be grasped as non-specific winning openings. When the first starting sensor D11 is a specific winning ball detection unit, the second starting sensor D12, the count sensor D13, and the normal sensor D14 are non-specific winning balls capable of detecting a game ball entering a non-specific winning hole. It can be grasped as a ball detection part. Further, regarding a plurality of winning openings, when the second starting opening 23B is the special winning opening, the first starting opening 23A, the big winning opening 23C, and the normal winning opening 23D can be grasped as non-special winning openings. When the second starting sensor D12 is a special winning ball detection unit, the first starting sensor D11, the count sensor D13, and the normal sensor D14 are non-special winning balls capable of detecting a game ball entering a non-special winning hole. It can be grasped as a ball detection part.

The game board 20 has a gate 24 . As an example, the gate 24 is located in the right area of the game area 20a and above the second starting opening 23B and the big winning opening 23C. A gate opening 24 a is formed in the gate 24 . The gate opening 24a is always open so that game balls can be entered. The gate 24 includes a gate sensor D15 for detecting a game ball entering the gate opening 24a (see FIG. 9). The gate 24 is a ball entrance into which a game ball is entered in order to establish the suspension condition of the normal game. Even if a game ball enters the gate 24, the conditions for awarding prize balls are not satisfied. The gate sensor D15 outputs an entering ball detection signal when detecting a game ball.

An out port 25 is formed in the game board 20 . As an example, the out port 25 opens at the lowest part of the game area 20a. The game ball enters the out port 25 when it does not enter any of the first starting port 23A, the second starting port 23B, the big winning port 23C, and the normal winning port 23D. The plurality of prize winning ports 23 and the out port 25 can be grasped as a discharge port for discharging game balls from the game area 20a or a collection port for collecting game balls from the game area 20a. A game ball is ejected from the game board 20 (game area 20a) when it enters a plurality of winning holes 23 or an out hole 25. - 特許庁Hereinafter, a game ball ejected from the game board 20 (game area 20a) through a plurality of winning holes 23 or an out hole 25 may be referred to as an out ball.

The game board 20 includes a main radio wave sensor D19 that detects radio waves exceeding a predetermined intensity as abnormal radio waves (see FIG. 9). The number of main radio wave sensors D19 provided on the game board 20 may be one or plural. As an example, abnormal radio waves can have a predetermined effect on detection by various sensors and switches, such as erroneous detection by various sensors and switches. The main radio wave sensor D19 outputs a radio wave detection signal when detecting an abnormal radio wave. As an example, the main radio wave sensor D19 can detect radio waves that can have a predetermined effect on detection by the first start sensor D11, the second start sensor D12, the count sensor D13, and the normal sensor D14. In other words, the radio wave detection signal output by the main radio wave sensor D19 is information that can specify that it can have a predetermined influence on detection by the first start sensor D11, the second start sensor D12, the count sensor D13, and the normal sensor D14. be.

As an example, the main radio wave sensor D19 is provided adjacent to or close to the first start sensor D11, the second start sensor D12, the count sensor D13, or the normal sensor D14. That is, the main radio wave sensor D19 is provided near the first start sensor D11, the second start sensor D12, the count sensor D13, or the normal sensor D14. The main radio wave sensor D19 may be capable of detecting radio waves that may have a predetermined effect on detection by the gate sensor D15. The main radio wave sensor D19 is an example of a radio wave detection unit. The gaming machine 10 does not include a magnetic sensor that detects magnetism exceeding a predetermined strength as abnormal magnetism. Without being limited to this, the game machine 10 may include a magnetic sensor in one or both of the mounting frame 11b and the game board 20, and may be configured to detect the approach of a magnet.

The mounting frame 11b has a first door opening switch D17 for detecting that the protective frame 11c is opened with respect to the mounting frame 11b (see FIG. 8). The first door opening switch D17 outputs a first door opening signal when detecting opening of the protection frame 11c. The first door open switch D17 is an example of a door open detector capable of detecting opening of the protection frame 11c. The mounting frame 11b has a second door opening switch D18 for detecting that the mounting frame 11b is opened with respect to the outer frame 11a (see FIG. 8). The second door open switch D18 outputs a second door open signal when the opening of the mounting frame 11b is detected. The second door open switch D18 is an example of a door open detector capable of detecting opening of the mounting frame 11b.

The player can adjust the shooting intensity of the game ball by operating the shooting operation section 15 . In other words, the player can hit the game ball in the left area on the left side of the display window 20b and the right area on the right side of the display window 20b. A game ball may enter the second starting hole 23B, the big winning hole 23C, the normal winning hole 23D, or the gate 24 when flowing down the right area. When the game ball flows down the left area, there is a possibility that it enters the first starting hole 23A or the normal winning hole 23D. In the following description, "right hitting" means that the game ball is shot with a shooting intensity that causes the game ball to flow down the right area. Further, in the following description, "left-handed hitting" indicates that the game ball is shot with a shooting intensity that causes the game ball to flow down the left area.

The frame 11 (mounting frame 11b) includes a circulation mechanism 29 for game balls.
As shown in FIG. 4, the circulation mechanism 29 includes a recovery mechanism 30, a circulation mechanism 50, a shooting mechanism 60, and a ball extraction mechanism . The collection mechanism 30 is formed on the mounting frame 11b. The collection mechanism 30 guides the game balls discharged from the game board 20 (game area 20 a ) to the circulation mechanism 50 . The collecting mechanism 30 is configured by combining downwardly extending passages or downwardly sloping passages. When the game balls are received by the collection mechanism 30 from the game board 20 , they can reach the circulation mechanism 50 by flowing down the passage that constitutes the collection mechanism 30 .

The circulation mechanism 50 is formed in the mounting frame 11b. The circulation mechanism 50 conveys the game balls received from the collection mechanism 30 in a predetermined direction. As an example, the circulation mechanism 50 conveys game balls upward. The firing mechanism 60 is formed on the mounting frame 11b. Game balls are received by the shooting mechanism 60 when transported by the circulation mechanism 50 . The shooting mechanism 60 can shoot the game balls conveyed by the circulation mechanism 50 toward the game area 20a. The ball removing mechanism 70 is formed on the mounting frame 11b. The ball extracting mechanism 70 is a mechanism for extracting game balls from the recovery mechanism 30 , the circulation mechanism 50 and the shooting mechanism 60 .

The flow of game balls in the circulation mechanism 29 will be described. Assume that a game ball is shot by the shooting mechanism 60 . The game ball can reach the game area 20a. When the game ball reaches the game area 20a, it flows down the game area 20a and enters a plurality of winning openings 23 or out openings 25. - 特許庁The game balls are discharged to the collection mechanism 30 from a discharge port (not shown) formed in the game board 20 . The game balls pass through the collection mechanism 30 and reach the circulation mechanism 50. - 特許庁Game balls are transported by the circulation mechanism 50 . The game ball returns to the launching mechanism 60. That is, the circulation mechanism 50 circulates the game balls collected from the game board 20 . In this way, the game balls shot from the shooting mechanism 60 flow down the game area 20a, are ejected from the game area 20a, and are then transported toward the shooting mechanism 60 to circulate. Each mechanism will be described in detail below.

The collection mechanism 30 will be described in detail.
The mounting frame 11b is formed with one or more prize receiving openings 30a, one or more non-winning receiving openings 30b, and one or more foul receiving openings 30c. The prize receiving port 30 a is formed below the discharge ports (not shown) formed at the lower end of the game board 20 and discharging game balls that have entered the plurality of prize winning ports 23 . The prize receiving port 30 a receives game balls discharged from the game board 20 through the plurality of prize winning ports 23 . The non-win receiving port 30b is formed below the discharge port (not shown) formed at the lower end of the game board 20 for discharging the game ball entering the out port 25 . The non-win receiving port 30b receives game balls discharged from the game board 20 via the out port 25. - 特許庁The foul receiving port 30c is formed below the hitting passage 20c. The foul receiving port 30c receives a game ball (hereinafter referred to as a foul ball) falling from the hitting passage 20c. A foul ball is a game ball that has been shot by the shooting mechanism 60 but has not reached the game area 20a.

The mounting frame 11b is formed with a winning path 31 connected to the winning opening 30a, a non-winning path 32 connecting to the non-winning opening 30b, and a foul path 33 connecting to the foul receiving opening 30c. The winning path 31 and the non-winning path 32 merge at the first junction 34 . The mounting frame 11b is formed with a confluence passage 35 connected to the first confluence portion 34. As shown in FIG. The merging passage 35 and the foal passage 33 merge at a second merging portion 36 . A circulation passage 37 that connects the second junction 36 and the circulation mechanism 50 is formed in the mounting frame 11b.

The mounting frame 11b is provided with a foul sensor D21 for detecting game balls (foul balls) flowing through the foul passage 33. As shown in FIG. The foul sensor D21 is provided in the foul path 33 or a portion adjacent to the foul path 33 . The foul sensor D21 outputs a foul signal when a game ball is detected. The foul signal is turned on when a game ball is detected, and turned off when it is not detected.

The mounting frame 11b is provided with a winning path count sensor D25 for detecting game balls flowing through the winning path 31. - 特許庁The prize-winning passage count sensor D25 is provided in the prize-winning passage 31 or a portion adjacent to the prize-winning passage 31 . The winning path count sensor D25 outputs a winning path signal when a game ball is detected. The winning path signal is turned on when a game ball is detected, and turned off when it is not detected.

The mounting frame 11b includes a non-winning passage count sensor D26 for detecting game balls circulating in the non-winning passage 32. - 特許庁The non-winning passage count sensor D26 is provided in the non-winning passage 32 or a portion adjacent to the non-winning passage 32. - 特許庁The non-winning passage count sensor D26 outputs a non-winning passage signal when detecting a game ball. The non-winning path signal is turned on when a game ball is detected, and turned off when it is not detected.

The mounting frame 11b is provided with an out sensor D30 for detecting game balls flowing through the confluence passage 35. - 特許庁The out sensor D<b>30 is provided in the joint passage 35 or in a portion adjacent to the joint passage 35 . The out sensor D30 outputs an out signal when a game ball is detected. The out signal is turned on when a game ball is detected, and turned off when not detected. It can be said that the out sensor D30 detects an out ball. The out sensor D30 detects a game ball in a confluence passage 35 which is a passage after the winning passage 31 and the non-winning passage 32 join. That is, the out sensor D30 can detect out balls, which are game balls discharged from the game area 20a. The out sensor D30 is an example of an out ball detection section.

The mounting frame 11b includes a frame radio wave sensor D16 that detects radio waves exceeding a predetermined intensity as abnormal radio waves. The frame radio wave sensor D16 provided in the mounting frame 11b may be one or plural. As an example, abnormal radio waves can have a predetermined effect on detection by various sensors and switches, such as erroneous detection by various sensors and switches. The frame radio wave sensor D16 outputs a radio wave detection signal when detecting an abnormal radio wave. As an example, the frame radio wave sensor D16 can detect radio waves that can have a predetermined effect on detection by the foul sensor D21 and the out sensor D30. In other words, the radio wave detection signal output by the frame radio wave sensor D16 is information that can specify that it can have a predetermined influence on the detection by the foul sensor D21 and the out sensor D30.

As an example, the frame radio wave sensor D16 is provided in a portion adjacent to or close to the foul sensor D21 or the out sensor D30. That is, the frame radio wave sensor D16 is provided near the foul sensor D21 or the out sensor D30. The frame radio wave sensor D16 is an example of a radio wave detection unit. Note that the frame radio wave sensor D16 may be capable of detecting radio waves that can have a predetermined effect on detection by the first start sensor D11, the second start sensor D12, the count sensor D13, the normal sensor D14, and the gate sensor D15. . Similarly, the main radio wave sensor D19 may be capable of detecting radio waves that can have a predetermined effect on detection by the foul sensor D21 and the out sensor D30.

The mounting frame 11b is provided with a ball clogging monitoring sensor D27 for detecting game balls circulating in the circulation passage 37. - 特許庁The ball clogging monitoring sensor D27 is provided in the circulation passage 37 or in a portion adjacent to the circulation passage 37 . The ball clogging monitoring sensor D27 outputs a distribution detection signal when detecting a game ball. The distribution detection signal is turned on when a game ball is detected, and turned off when it is not detected.

The circulation mechanism 50 includes a transport section 52 that transports game balls received from the recovery mechanism 30 . As an example, the transport section 52 includes a transport passage extending along a predetermined direction, a screw accommodated in the transport passage, and a transport motor 52a that rotates the screw. The game ball is transported in a predetermined direction in the transport path by rotating the screw by the transport motor 52a. The conveying unit 52 is not limited to this, and may be a belt extending along a predetermined direction. The predetermined direction may be an upward direction or may be a direction inclined upward. Thus, the transport unit 52 transports the game balls collected from the game area 20a. The operation of conveying the game ball by the conveying unit 52 is an example of the conveying operation.

The circulation mechanism 50 includes a transport entrance sensor D28 that detects game balls received from the circulation passage 37 at the entrance of the transport portion 52 . The transport entrance sensor D28 is provided at the entrance of the transport section 52 or at a portion adjacent to the entrance. The transport entrance sensor D28 outputs a transport entrance signal when a game ball is detected. The transport entrance signal is turned on when a game ball is detected, and turned off when not detected.

The circulation mechanism 50 includes a transport exit sensor D29 that detects game balls transported by the transport unit 52 at the exit of the transport unit 52 . The transport exit sensor D29 is provided at the exit of the transport section 52 or at a portion adjacent to the exit. The transport exit sensor D29 outputs a transport exit signal when detecting a game ball. The transport exit signal is turned on when a game ball is detected, and turned off when not detected.

The firing mechanism 60 will be described in detail.
The firing mechanism 60 includes a supply section 61 and a firing section 65 . The supply unit 61 feeds the game balls transported by the transport unit 52 to the shooting unit 65 by cutting out the game balls one by one. The shooting unit 65 shoots the supplied game ball toward the game area 20a.

As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the supply portion 61 is formed with a supply inlet side passage 62a, a cutting mechanism 63, and a supply outlet side passage 62b. The supply entrance side passage 62a receives the game ball K conveyed by the conveying section 52. - 特許庁The supply entrance side passage 62a aligns the received game balls K in a row. The supply inlet side passage 62a is a passage extending downward toward a portion where the cutting mechanism 63 is located.

The cutout mechanism 63 includes a movable piece 63a capable of supplying game balls K, and a supply solenoid 63b for driving the movable piece 63a. When the movable piece 63a does not perform the supply operation, the movable piece 63a blocks the game ball K so as not to flow out from the supply inlet side passage 62a to the supply outlet side passage 62b. As shown in the flow from FIG. 5 to FIG. 6, when the movable piece 63a performs one supply operation, only the leading game ball K among the game balls K lined up in the supply entrance side passage 62a is ejected from the supply exit. It is discharged to the side passage 62b. The supply outlet side passage 62b is a passage that extends downward toward the firing portion 65. As shown in FIG.

The supply unit 61 includes a supply entrance sensor D22 for detecting the game ball K received in the supply entrance side passage 62a on the entrance side of the supply unit 61. As shown in FIG. The supply inlet sensor D22 is provided in the supply inlet side passage 62a or in a portion adjacent to the supply inlet side passage 62a. The supply entrance sensor D22 outputs a supply entrance signal when the game ball K is detected. The supply entrance signal is turned on when the game ball K is detected, and is turned off when it is not detected.

The supply section 61 includes a supply outlet sensor D23 for detecting the game ball K released to the supply outlet side passage 62b on the outlet side of the supply section 61. As shown in FIG. The supply outlet sensor D23 is provided in the supply outlet side passage 62b or in a portion adjacent to the supply outlet side passage 62b. The supply outlet sensor D23 outputs a supply outlet signal when the game ball K is detected. The supply exit signal is turned on when the game ball K is detected, and is turned off when it is not detected.

As shown in FIG. 7, the shooting section 65 includes a shooting hammer 66 capable of shooting a game ball, and a shooting solenoid 66a for driving the shooting hammer 66. As shown in FIG. Firing solenoid 66a may be a motor. The game ball K flowing down the supply outlet side passage 62b of the supply portion 61 reaches the hitting position 67 of the shooting portion 65. - 特許庁As an example, the shooting operation of the shooting hammer 66 is an operation of hitting the game ball at the hitting position 67 to hit the game ball toward the hitting passage 20c. As indicated by the solid line and the two-dot chain line in the figure, when the shooting hammer 66 executes one shooting operation, one game ball at the hitting position 67 is shot into the hitting passage 20c. As indicated by the arrow Y1, the game ball flies through the hitting path 20c and can reach the game area 20a when it has sufficient launch strength. As indicated by arrows Y2 and Y3, the game ball stalls and falls in the hitting path 20c when the launch strength is insufficient. In this case, the game ball becomes a foul ball and flows into the foul passage 33 from the foul reception port 30c. The game ball that has reached the game area 20a flows down the game area 20a.

Although the details will be described later, the game machine 10 is configured to be able to shoot a game ball at each shooting cycle t15 (eg, 600 ms). The behavior of the game ball flowing down the game area 20a can be changed by a nail, a pinwheel, or the like arranged in the game area 20a. A game ball flowing down the game area 20a finally enters a plurality of winning openings 23 or out openings 25. - 特許庁Here, the shortest time St from when the game ball is shot until it enters the plurality of winning holes 23 or the exit holes 25 is at least the time exceeding the shooting period t15. As an example, the shortest time St is 2000ms. For example, the time from when the game ball is shot until the game ball enters the first start hole 23A is the shortest time St or more. Therefore, in the gaming machine 10, at least three game balls can be shot from when a predetermined game ball is shot until the predetermined game ball enters the first start hole 23A.

As shown in FIG. 4 , the distribution mechanism 29 has a maintenance section 55 .
As an example, the maintenance section 55 is formed on the mounting frame 11b. As an example, the maintenance section 55 is provided in the circulation mechanism 50 . As an example of maintenance, the maintenance section 55 is configured to polish the game ball by bringing the polishing member and the game ball into contact with each other. The polishing member may be an annular belt or a winding belt. As an example, after the game ball is detected by the transport entrance sensor D28 and before it is transported by the transport unit 52, the maintenance unit 55 performs predetermined maintenance. As an example, the game ball may undergo predetermined maintenance while being transported by the transport unit 52 . As an example, the maintenance section 55 may be configured as a unit in which a polishing member and a mechanism for driving the polishing member are integrated. In this case, the maintenance section 55 is preferably assembled to the mounting frame 11b so as to be replaceable as a unit.

The circulation mechanism 29 has a ball extraction mechanism 70 .
As an example, the ball removing mechanism 70 is formed in the mounting frame 11b. The ball removing mechanism 70 includes a first ball removing portion 71 , a second ball removing portion 72 , and a ball removing passage 73 .

The first ball extraction part 71 is a part (hereinafter referred to as the first 71a). The first connection portion 71a is formed with a ball removal hole 71b penetrating through the wall or bottom in a predetermined direction. The ball extraction hole 71b may be a portion where the game ball discharge passage opens to the first connection portion 71a. As an example, the predetermined direction is backward, but is not limited to this, and may be forward or downward.

The first ball extraction portion 71 has an opening/closing piece 71c that can be displaced between a sealing position that seals the ball extraction hole 71b and an open position that opens the ball extraction hole 71b. The opening/closing piece 71c is positioned at the sealing position by the biasing force of a biasing mechanism (not shown). When the opening/closing piece 71c is displaced to the open position by an external force such as by operating an operating portion (not shown) such as a lever, the ball extraction hole 71b is opened. As an example, the ball passage leading to the circulation passage 37 is inclined downward toward the first connecting portion 71a. Therefore, the game ball present in the circulation passage 37 can be discharged out of the machine through the ball extraction hole 71b when the ball extraction hole 71b is open.

As shown in FIGS. 4 to 7, the second ball extractor 72 is formed in the firing mechanism 60. As shown in FIGS.
As described above, when the movable piece 63a is not in the supply operation, the game ball is blocked in the supply entrance side passage 62a by the movable piece 63a. A ball extraction passage 73 is connected to a portion of the supply entrance side passage 62a where the leading game ball K among blocked game balls is located (hereinafter referred to as a second connection portion 72a). That is, the ball extraction passage 73 opens as a ball extraction hole 72b in the second connecting portion 72a. The ball extraction hole 72b is a hole penetrating through the wall or bottom of the second connecting portion 72a in a predetermined direction. As an example, the predetermined direction is downward, but is not limited to this, and may be forward or backward.

The second ball extraction portion 72 has an opening/closing piece 72c that can be displaced between a sealing position that seals the ball extraction hole 72b and an open position that opens the ball extraction hole 72b. The opening/closing piece 72c is positioned at the sealing position by the biasing force of a biasing mechanism (not shown). When the opening/closing piece 72c is displaced to the open position by an external force such as by operating an operating portion (not shown) such as a lever, the ball extraction hole 72b is opened. As an example, the supply inlet side passage 62a is inclined downward toward the cutting mechanism 63 (movable piece 63a). Therefore, the game balls present in the supply inlet side passage 62a flow into the ball removal passage 73 from the ball removal hole 72b.

The ball extraction passage 73 is connected to the first connection portion 71a. The ball extraction passage 73 is configured by combining passages extending downward or passages inclined downward. Therefore, the game ball that has flowed into the ball extraction passage 73 flows into the first connection portion 71a. The game ball can be discharged out of the machine through the ball extraction hole 71b when the ball extraction hole 71b is open. The configuration is not limited to this, and the ball removing mechanism 70 may be configured without the ball removing passage 73 . In this case, the ball extraction hole 72b is preferably formed so as to pass through the wall or bottom of the second connecting portion 72a in a predetermined direction. As an example, the predetermined direction is backward, but is not limited to this, and may be forward or downward.

Next, the jackpot game will be described.
In the jackpot game, first, a predetermined effect is performed for a predetermined time (hereinafter referred to as opening time). For example, the predetermined effect is an opening effect that allows recognition of the start of the jackpot game. In the jackpot game, after the opening time has elapsed, a round game for opening the big winning opening 23C is performed up to a predetermined upper limit number of times. One round game ends when a number condition that a predetermined upper limit number of game balls enter or a time condition that a predetermined upper limit time elapses is established. In the round game, the big winning opening 23C is opened in a predetermined opening mode (opening pattern). In each round game, a round production is performed. In the jackpot game, when the final round game ends, a predetermined effect is performed for a predetermined time (hereinafter referred to as ending time). For example, the predetermined effect is an ending effect that allows recognition of the end of the jackpot game. The jackpot game is terminated when the ending time elapses.

The gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to obtain a game ball by entering the game ball into the big winning opening 23C during the big win game. The game machine 10 is configured so that a game ball can enter the big winning hole 23C by hitting to the right. Therefore, it is recommended to hit right during the jackpot game so that the game ball can easily enter the jackpot 23C.

The gaming machine 10 is equipped with a probability variation function (hereinafter referred to as probability variation function).
The probability variation function is a function for varying the probability of winning a big win in a special symbol lottery (hereinafter referred to as "big win probability"). That is, the gaming machine 10 has a low probability state in which the variable probability function does not operate and a high probability state in which the variable probability function operates, as states with different jackpot probabilities. The high-probability state has a higher jackpot probability than the low-probability state. In the high-probability state, the jackpot probability is higher than in the low-probability state, which is extremely advantageous for the player. The high-probability state is a so-called "variable probability state (variable probability state)". The low probability state is a so-called "non-probability variable state (non-probability variable state)". In this way, the gaming machine 10 has a low-probability state (non-probability-variable state) as a state in which the jackpot pattern is determined and stopped and displayed (derived) in the special game, and the jackpot probability is higher than the low-probability state. and a high probability state (probability fluctuation state).

The game machine 10 is equipped with a ball entry assist function.
The ball entry assistance function is a function for varying the rate of ball entry into the second starting hole 23B. That is, the gaming machine 10 has a low ball-entering rate state in which the ball-entering assist function does not operate and a high ball-entering rate state in which the ball-entering assist function operates as states in which the ball entering rate to the second start port 23B is different. Prepare. In the high ball-entering rate state, the probability that the game ball enters the second start hole 23B is higher than in the low ball-entering rate state. The high ball-entering rate state corresponds to the improved ball-entering rate state. The low ball entry rate state corresponds to the non-ball entry rate increased state. In the high ball entry rate state, the probability that the game ball enters the second starting hole 23B increases, and the game ball enters the second starting hole 23B easily, which is advantageous for the player. . The high ball entry rate state is a so-called "electric sapo state". The low ball entry rate state is a so-called "non-electric support state". In this way, the gaming machine 10 has a low ball-entering rate state (improved ball-entering rate state) and a low ball-entering rate state as states in which the ball-entering rate of the game ball to the second start hole 23B is different. 2 A high ball-entering rate state (increased ball-entering rate state) in which the game ball entering the starting port 23B is high.

For example, the high ball entry rate state can be realized by performing one arbitrarily selected control among the three controls described below, or by performing a plurality of controls in combination. The first control is a normal symbol variation time shortening control that shortens the variation time of the normal game as compared to the low ball entry rate state. The second control is a normal pattern probability variation control in which the probability of winning a normal winning lottery (hereinafter referred to as normal winning probability) is changed to a higher probability than in the low ball entry rate state. be. The third control is an open time extension control that makes the total open time of the second starting port 23B in one normal winning game longer than in the low ball entry rate state. The opening time extension control is a control to increase the number of opening times of the second starting port 23B in one normal winning game than when in a low ball entry rate state, and one opening of the second starting port 23B in the normal winning game. It is preferable that at least one of the controls for making the time longer than in the low ball entry rate state is employed. The high ball entry rate state may be realized by combining the fourth control described below. The fourth control is a special symbol variation time reduction control that shortens the variation time of the special game (for example, the average variation time) as compared to when the ball entry rate is low. When performing variable time shortening control of special symbols, the high ball rate state is the variable time shortened state of special symbols (time saving state), and the low ball rate state is the non-variable time shortened state of special symbols (non-time saving state ).

In the high ball-entering rate state and the low ball-entering rate state, the ball-entering rate to the first starting port 23A is the same. In the high ball entry rate state, it is easier for the game ball to enter the second starting hole 23B than the first starting hole 23A. That is, the gaming machine 10 is configured such that the game ball enters the second starting hole 23B more easily than the first starting hole 23A when in the high ball-entering rate state. Therefore, in a high ball-entering rate state, it is recommended to hit to the right so that the game ball can easily enter the second starting hole 23B. On the other hand, in the low ball entry rate state, the ball entry rate to the second start hole 23B is lower than that in the high ball entry rate state, and game balls enter the second start hole 23B rather than the first start hole 23A. hard. That is, the gaming machine 10 is configured such that the game ball enters the first starting hole 23A more easily than the second starting hole 23B when in the low ball-entering rate state. Therefore, in the low ball-entering rate state, it is recommended to hit left so that the game ball can easily enter the first starting hole 23A.

The game state is defined by a combination of whether or not the variable probability function is activated and whether or not the ball entry assist function is activated. In the following description, the gaming state of low probability and low ball-entering rate will be referred to as "low-probability low-ball-entering rate state", and the gaming state of high probability and low ball-entering rate will be referred to as "high-probability low-ball-entering state." Ball rate state”. In addition, a game state of low probability and high ball-entering rate is indicated as "low-probability and high-ball-entering rate state", and a gaming state of high probability and high ball-entering rate is indicated as "high-probability and high ball-entering rate state." ” indicates.

An electrical configuration of the gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 8, the gaming machine 10 includes a plurality of control boards. The plurality of control boards includes a game control board (main control board) 80, an effect control board (sub-control board) 81, a frame control board 82, and a launch control board 83. The plurality of control boards are provided at positions that cannot be accessed or visually recognized unless the locking device 90 is unlocked to open the mounting frame 11b.

The game control board 80 and the effect control board 81 are connected so as to be able to communicate in one direction from the game control board 80 to the effect control board 81 . The game control board 80 executes predetermined control and outputs control information to the effect control board 81 . For example, control information is a signal, a command, or a message. The effect control board 81 executes predetermined control based on control information input from the game control board 80 . The game control board 80 and the frame control board 82 are connected so as to be able to communicate bidirectionally. The game control board 80 executes predetermined control and outputs control information to the frame control board 82 . The frame control board 82 executes predetermined control and outputs control information to the game control board 80 . The frame control board 82 and the launch control board 83 are connected so as to be able to communicate bidirectionally. The frame control board 82 executes predetermined control and outputs control information to the firing control board 83 . The launch control board 83 outputs control information to the frame control board 82 .

The frame control board 82 of the gaming machine 10 and the CU control board 120 of the management unit 100 are connected via a connection terminal plate 98 provided in the gaming machine 10 so as to be able to communicate bidirectionally. The frame control board 82 executes predetermined control and outputs control information to the CU control board 120 . The CU control board 120 executes predetermined control and outputs control information to the frame control board 82 .

The gaming machine 10 has a power supply unit 99 on the back side of the machine. The power supply unit 99 receives power supply from the outside of the machine, converts the input voltage into a predetermined voltage, and supplies it to the effect control board 81 and the frame control board 82 . The power supplied to the frame control board 82 is further supplied to the game control board 80 and the launch control board 83 . A power unit 99 provides power to the supply solenoid 63b, the firing solenoid 66a, various sensors and switches. The power supply unit 99 has a main switch 99a. The gaming machine 10 can be powered on by starting power supply to the power supply unit 99 while the main switch 99a is kept on, or by turning on the main switch 99a while power is being supplied. Configured.

The game control board 80 will be explained in detail.
As shown in FIG. 9, the game control board 80 includes a CPU 80a, a ROM 80b, a RAM 80c, and a random number generation circuit 80d. The CPU 80a mainly controls the progress of the game by executing the main control program. The ROM 80b stores a main control program, determination values used for various determinations and lotteries, tables, and the like. As an example, the judgment value used in the lottery includes a big win judgment value used in a big win lottery and a chance judgment value used in a chance lottery, which will be described later. The ROM 80b stores multiple types of variation patterns. The variation pattern is information that can specify the variation time from the start of the special game to the end. The variation pattern is information that can specify the content of variation (content of presentation) of the presentation game performed during execution of the special game. Variation patterns include a jackpot variation pattern, a chance variation pattern, and a loss variation pattern. In the production game based on the big hit variation pattern, after the ready-to-win production, finally the combination of symbols for the big win is fixed and displayed. The chance variation pattern is a variable content in which a non-jackpot symbol combination is finally fixed and displayed through a ready-to-win performance or without a ready-to-win performance. The effect game based on the losing variation pattern has variable contents such that a non-jackpot symbol combination is finally fixed and displayed after the ready-to-win effect or without the ready-to-win effect.

RAM80c memorize|stores various information rewritten according to the process result of CPU80a. For example, information stored in the RAM 80c includes flags, counters, and timers. The random number generation circuit 80d generates hardware random numbers. The game control board 80 may be configured to be capable of generating software random numbers through random number generation processing by the CPU 80a.

The game control board 80 is connected to the first starting sensor D11, the second starting sensor D12, the count sensor D13, the normal sensor D14, and the gate sensor D15. The CPU 80a can input each detection signal output by each sensor D11 to D15 detecting game balls. The game control board 80 is connected with the main radio wave sensor D19. The CPU 80a can input a radio wave detection signal that the main radio wave sensor D19 detects and outputs a radio wave exceeding a predetermined intensity as an abnormal radio wave. The game control board 80 is connected to each display section 21a-21f. The CPU 80a can control the display contents of each display section 21a to 21f. The game control board 80 is connected with each solenoid SL1, SL2. The CPU 80a can control the opening modes of the second starting opening 23B and the big winning opening 23C by controlling the operations of the solenoids SL1 and SL2.

The effect control board 81 will be described in detail.
The effect control board 81 includes a CPU 81a, a ROM 81b, and a RAM 81c. The CPU 81a performs processing related to effects by executing a sub-control program. The ROM 81b stores a sub-control program, a judgment value used for a predetermined lottery, and the like. The ROM 81b stores sound effect data used for sound effect, light emission effect data used for light effect, display effect data used for display effect, and movable effect data used for movable effect. The ROM 81b also stores audio notification data used for audio notification, light emission notification data used for light emission notification, and display notification data used for display notification. The RAM 81c stores various information that is rewritten while the gaming machine 10 is operating. For example, the information stored in the RAM 81c includes flags, counters, and timers. The effect control board 81 is configured to be capable of generating a software random number through random number generation processing by the CPU 81a. The effect control board 81 may include a random number generation circuit and be capable of generating hardware random numbers.

The effect control board 81 is connected to the effect sound section 12 . The CPU 81 a can control the output contents of the effect sound section 12 . The effect control board 81 is connected to the effect light emitting section 14 . The CPU 81a can control the lighting mode of the effect light emitting section 14. FIG. The effect control board 81 is connected to the effect display section 19 . The CPU 81 a can control the display contents of the effect display section 19 . The production control board 81 is connected to the production movable section 91 . The CPU 81 a can control the operation mode of the effect movable section 91 . In this embodiment, the CPU 81a capable of controlling the effect sound unit 12, the effect light emitting unit 14, the effect display unit 19, and the effect movable unit 91 functions as effect control means.

The frame control board 82 will be described in detail.
As shown in FIG. 8, the frame control board 82 includes a CPU 82a, a ROM 82b, a RAM 82c, a performance display monitor 82d, a ball removal switch 82e, an error release switch 82f, a game ball clear switch 82g, a RAM clear switch 82h, a backup power supply 82j, a backup It comprises a circuit 82k and a fire enable circuit 82m. By executing the frame control program, the CPU 82a mainly performs processing related to the operation of components mounted on the mounting frame 11b. The ROM 82b stores a frame control program and the like. The RAM 82c stores various information that is rewritten while the game machine 10 is operating. For example, the information stored by the RAM 82c includes flags, counters, and timers.

As an example, the performance display monitor 82d has a configuration in which a plurality (eg, 6) of 7 segments are arranged, and can display a plurality (eg, 6 digits) of numbers. The performance display monitor 82d can execute a predetermined notification by displaying predetermined characters and numbers. As an example, the performance display monitor 82d displays the base value. The base value is a value indicating the ratio (ratio) of the total number of prize balls (total number of won prize balls) during the normal game to the total number of effective balls during the normal game. The normal game is a game when the low-probability low ball-entering rate state and no big-hit game is performed. The effective ball is a game ball that has reached the game area 20a among the game balls that have been shot from the shooting portion 65. As shown in FIG. The base value is obtained by a formula of "total number of winning balls during normal game/total number of effective balls during normal game×100". The performance display monitor 82d is an example of means capable of displaying information on the performance of the game ball (base as an example).

The ball removal switch 82e is an example of a means operated to generate a state (hereinafter referred to as a ball removal state) in which game balls inside the gaming machine 10 can be discharged to the outside of the machine. The ball extraction state is a state in which game balls can be discharged from the distribution mechanism 29 . The ball removal switch 82e outputs a ball removal signal when a pushing operation is performed. The ball removal signal is turned on when the ball removal switch 82e is pushed, and turned off when the ball removal switch 82e is not pushed. A ball removal signal is output to the CPU 82a.

The error release switch 82f is an example of a means that can be operated to release the error setting when a predetermined error is set. Error setting is performed when the error is detected. The error cancellation switch 82f outputs an error cancellation signal when it is pushed. The error cancellation signal is turned on when the error cancellation switch 82f is pushed, and turned off when the error cancellation switch 82f is not pushed. The error cancellation signal is output to the CPU 82a. The error cancellation signal may be output to the CPU 80a.

The game ball clear switch 82g is an example of means operated to initialize to zero the second managed ball number PB (hereinafter referred to as second managed ball number information) stored as data in the RAM 82c. The game ball clear switch 82g outputs a game ball clear signal when a push operation is performed. The game ball clear signal is turned on when the game ball clear switch 82g is pushed, and turned off when the game ball clear switch 82g is not pushed. The game ball clear signal is output to the CPU 82a.

The RAM clear switch 82h is an example of means operated when initializing information stored in the RAM 80c and information stored in the RAM 82c (hereinafter referred to as RAM clear). The RAM clear switch 82h outputs a RAM clear signal when pushed. The RAM clear signal is turned on when the RAM clear switch 82h is pushed, and turned off when the RAM clear switch 82h is not pushed. The RAM clear signal is output to the CPU 82a and also to the game control board 80 (CPU 80a).

As described above, the frame control board 82 is provided at a position that cannot be accessed or visually recognized unless the locking device 90 is unlocked to open the mounting frame 11b. Therefore, the ball removal switch 82e, the error release switch 82f, the game ball clear switch 82g, and the RAM clear switch 82h cannot be operated unless the locking device 90 is unlocked and the loading frame 11b is opened. The RAM clear switch 82h is an example of a specific operation section that can be operated by opening the mounting frame 11b.

The backup power supply 82j supplies backup power to the game control board 80 (RAM80c) in addition to the RAM82c even when the power supply from the outside is interrupted. In the following description, cutting off the power supply from the outside may be referred to as power off. The RAMs 80c and 82c receive backup power from a backup power supply 82j, so that the contents stored in the RAMs 80c and 82c can be retained even after the power is turned off. In other words, the gaming machine 10 has a backup function. Not limited to this, one or both of the RAMs 80c and 82c are non-volatile memories capable of retaining stored contents even when the power supply is stopped, so that information can be retained even after the power is turned off. good too.

As an example, the backup power supply 82j is a power storage device that stores power by power supply from the outside. The backup power supply 82j maintains a predetermined time (hereinafter referred to as , supply time), the backup power is supplied to them. The supply time relates to the amount of power stored for supplying to the firing control board 83 and the firing solenoid 66a, and may be the time required to discharge the power, or the time defined by a predetermined circuit. may

The firing control board 83 (the firing control circuit 83a) and the firing solenoid 66a receive backup power from the backup power supply 82j, so that they can perform predetermined operations even after the power supply from the outside is cut off. The firing unit 65 is cut off from the external power supply during at least one of the period during which the normal firing operation (firing sequence) is performed and the period during which the special firing operation (blank firing sequence) is performed. Even in the case where the power supply from the outside is cut off, it is configured to be capable of firing n times. As an example, n=1, but not limited to this, n=2 or n≧3.

All information stored in the RAM 80c is to be backed up. As an example, information that can be stored in the RAM 80c and that is to be backed up includes main information. The main information is information regarding the progress of the game. As an example, the main information includes information on the jackpot state (including the number of round games), information on the game state, information on prize balls, information on the number of pending, information on normal symbols, information on special symbols, and information on errors. There is

All information stored in the RAM 82c is to be backed up. As an example, information that can be stored in the RAM 82c and that is to be backed up includes second managed ball number information, game information, and performance information. The second managed ball number information is information that can specify the second managed ball number PB. The game information is information notified from the game control board 80 according to the progress of the game. As an example, the game information includes the occurrence of a starting gate win, the occurrence of a normal win, the occurrence of a big win gate win, passing through a gate, the determination of a special pattern (end of the special game), the occurrence of a big hit, and the current game state. There is information that can identify The performance information is a base value and information related to calculation of the base value. The information related to the calculation of the base value includes the total number of won prize balls during the normal game and the total number of effective balls during the normal game.

The backup circuit 82k outputs a power-off detection signal to the CPU82a and to the CPU80a of the game control board 80 when the power supply voltage supplied from the power supply unit 99 drops below a specified voltage. The launch permission circuit 82m can output to the launch control board 83 a signal (hereinafter referred to as a launch permission signal) that can specify that the game ball is in a launch permission state in which the game ball is allowed to be launched. In other words, the firing permission signal is turned on when the game ball is in the firing permission state, and is turned off when the game ball is prohibited from being shot.

The firing permission circuit 82m is configured to receive a firing stop signal output by the CPU 82a. The CPU 82a outputs a firing stop signal when the second managed ball number PB is zero. The CPU 82a does not output a firing stop signal when the second managed ball number PB is 1 or more. That is, the firing stop signal is turned on when the second number of balls PB is 0, and turned off when the second number of balls PB is 1 or more. The launch permission circuit 82m is configured to be able to input a launch stop signal output by the game control board 80 (CPU 80a). The firing stop signal output by the CPU 80a will be described later.

The firing permission circuit 82m does not output a firing permission signal when receiving a firing stop signal from the CPU 82a. The firing permission circuit 82m does not output a firing permission signal when receiving a firing stop signal from the CPU 80a. The firing permission circuit 82m outputs a firing permission signal when the firing stop signal is not input from the CPU 82a and when the firing stop signal is not input from the CPU 80a. That is, the firing permission signal is turned on when both the firing stop signal of the CPU 82a and the firing stop signal of the CPU 80a are in the off state.

The frame control board 82 is connected to the counting operation section 18 . The CPU 82a is configured to be able to input the counting signal output by the counting operation section 18. As shown in FIG. The frame control board 82 includes a frame radio wave sensor D16, a first door opening switch D17, a second door opening switch D18, a foul sensor D21, a supply entrance sensor D22, a supply exit sensor D23, a winning path count sensor D25, and a non-winning path count sensor. D26, and a clogged ball monitoring sensor D27. In addition, the frame control board 82 is connected to the transfer entrance sensor D28, the transfer exit sensor D29, and the out sensor D30. The CPU 82a outputs radio wave detection signals, first door opening signals, second door opening signals, foul signals, supply entrance signals, supply exit signals, winning passage signals, non-winning passage signals, and distribution detection signals output by these sensors and switches. , a transport entrance signal, a transport exit signal, and an out signal.

The frame control board 82 is connected to the notification audio section 13 . The CPU 82a can control the output contents of the notification sound section 13. FIG. The frame control board 82 is connected to the second ball number display section 17 . The CPU 82a is configured to be able to control the display contents of the second ball number display section 17. FIG. The frame control board 82 is connected to the maintenance section 55 . The CPU 82a is configured to be able to control the maintenance operation of the maintenance section 55. FIG. The frame control board 82 is connected to the transport motor 52a. The CPU 82 a is configured to be able to control the transport operation by the transport unit 52 . The frame control board 82 is connected to the supply solenoid 63b. The CPU 82a can displace the movable piece 63a by controlling the energization of the supply solenoid 63b. In other words, the CPU 82a is configured to be able to control the supply operation of the game balls by the supply unit 61. FIG.

The frame control board 82 is connected with the management unit 100 . The CPU 82a is configured to be able to input various electronic messages output by the CU control board 120. FIG. The connection signal output by the management unit 100 is input from the connection terminal board 98 to the firing permission circuit 82m without passing through the CPU 82a.

The firing control board 83 includes a firing control circuit 83 a for controlling the operation of the firing section 65 . The firing control circuit 83a outputs a drive signal to the firing solenoid 66a based on the control signal input from the frame control board 82 and the signal input from the sensor or switch.

The firing control board 83 is connected with a touch sensor D01, a firing stop switch D02, and a handle volume D03. The launch control circuit 83a is configured to be able to input touch signals, stop signals, and volume signals output by these switches and sensors. The firing control board 83 is connected with the firing solenoid 66a. When the firing control circuit 83a outputs a drive signal to the firing solenoid 66a, the firing solenoid 66a is driven and the firing hammer 66 hits the game ball. That is, the shooting control board 83 is configured to be able to control the shooting operation of the game ball by the shooting section 65 .

The firing control circuit 83a has an operation determination section, a pulse clock generation section, a timing pulse generation section, a holding circuit, and a solenoid drive section. The operation determination unit operates when the firing permission signal from the frame control board 82 is ON, the stop signal from the firing stop switch D02 is OFF, and the touch signal from the touch sensor D01 is ON. When the enabling condition is satisfied, an operation signal is output to the timing pulse generator. The operation determination unit determines that the firing permission signal from the frame control board 82 is on, the stop signal from the firing stop switch D02 is off, and the touch signal from the touch sensor D01 is on. is not satisfied in part or in whole, so that the operating signal is not output to the timing pulse generator.

When an operation signal is input, the timing pulse generator synthesizes the operation signal and the pulse signal input from the pulse clock generator, and outputs a firing timing pulse to the solenoid drive unit. The solenoid drive unit supplies (outputs) a drive current having a voltage corresponding to the volume signal (voltage) input from the handle volume D03 to the firing solenoid 66a each time the firing timing pulse is input. As a result, the shooting solenoid 66a is driven with a strength corresponding to the amount of rotation operation of the handle lever 15a, and the game ball is shot. Although details will be described later, the launch control circuit 83a outputs a subtraction reference signal to the frame control board 82 at a predetermined timing. The holding circuit holds the voltage (voltage value) of the volume signal at that point in time when the drive current is output while the operable condition is satisfied. The firing control circuit 83a (solenoid drive unit) supplies the firing solenoid 66a with a driving current of a voltage corresponding to the voltage value held (stored) in the holding circuit, not the voltage value of the volume signal, in the blank firing sequence.

Processing executed by the frame control board 82 (CPU 82a) will be described.
The frame-side power-off processing will be described.
When the CPU 82a receives the power-off detection signal output from the backup circuit 82k, it executes power-off processing. In the frame-side power-off process, the CPU 82a calculates the checksum value of the RAM 82c and stores the calculated checksum value in the RAM 82c. In addition, the CPU 82a causes the RAM 82c to store information (hereinafter referred to as a backup flag) that can specify that the power-off process has been executed normally. After that, the CPU 82a waits until the power is completely turned off. Various information stored in the RAM 82c when the power is turned off is retained even after the power is turned off by the backup function described above.

The frame-side power-on process will be described.
When the voltage supplied to the frame control board 82 reaches the voltage required for the operation of the CPU 82a as the power is turned on, the CPU 82a executes the frame-side ball extraction process. In the frame side ball removal process, the CPU 82a determines whether or not a condition for shifting to the ball removal state (hereinafter referred to as a ball removal transition condition) is established.

As an example, the CPU 82a determines whether or not the second number of balls under management PB indicated in the second number of balls under management is zero. As an example, the CPU 82a determines whether or not the ball removal switch 82e is operated based on whether or not the ball removal signal is in the ON state before the operation effective period elapses. When the CPU 82a is activated upon power-on, the CPU 82a sets an operation valid period for a predetermined period. That is, the operation effective period can be set for a predetermined period after power-on. The operation effective period may be a length such as 40 ms that substantially requires turning on the power while operating the ball extractor switch 82e. The effective operation period is not limited to this, and may be a length such as 5000 ms that allows the administrator or the like to operate the ball removal switch 82e after the power is turned on. The operation valid period is not limited to being set as a period measured by timer processing or the like, and may simply be set as a period from power-on to a predetermined determination timing.

The CPU 82a determines that the ball removal transition condition is established when the second managed ball number PB is 0 and the ball removal switch 82e is operated. The ball removal transition condition does not include the number of game balls inside the gaming machine 10 . In other words, the state of ball extraction can be shifted even if the number of game balls inside the machine is 0 or less than a predetermined number. The CPU 82a determines that the ball removal transition condition is not established when the second managed ball number PB is not 0 or when the ball removal switch 82e is not operated. The CPU 82a ends the frame-side ball-drawing process without setting the ball-drawing state when the ball-drawing transition condition is not satisfied.

On the other hand, when the ball-drawing transition condition is satisfied, the CPU 82a causes the RAM 82c to store information that can specify that the ball is in the ball-drawing state. In other words, the CPU 82a sets the ball extraction state. In this manner, the ball-draw state can be shifted to when the ball-draw switch 82e is operated during the predetermined operation valid period. The ball extraction state cannot be canceled unless the power supply is cut off. When the state is changed to the ball-extracted state, the CPU 82a outputs to the game control board 80 control information indicating the transition to the ball-extracted state (hereinafter referred to as a ball-extraction start command). In addition, the game control board 80 (CPU 80 a ) outputs a ball removal start command to the effect control board 81 .

During the ball extraction state, the CPU 82a executes the first conveying process. The first conveying process is a process for controlling the conveying operation by the conveying section 52 during the ball extraction state. Here, the first transport process will be described in detail.

As shown in FIG. 10, in the first transport process, the CPU 82a monitors the state of the transport entrance signal output from the transport entrance sensor D28 and the state of the transport exit signal that can be output from the transport exit sensor D29. The CPU 82a controls the operation of the transport motor 52a of the transport section 52 according to the state of the transport entrance signal and the state of the transport exit signal.

As an example, the CPU 82a operates the transport motor 52a so that the transport operation is performed when both the transport entrance signal and the transport exit signal are in the OFF state. In the following description, simply saying "activate the transport motor 52a" means to operate the transport motor 52a so as to perform the transport operation. For example, at the time point T1, the CPU 82a changes from a state in which both the transport entrance signal and the transport exit signal are in an off state to a state in which the transport entrance signal is in an on state and the transport exit signal is in an off state. Alternatively, the transport motor 52a may be operated without setting the waiting time. For convenience of explanation, the time from when this situation change occurs to when the transport motor 52a is actuated may be referred to as standby time t0. As an example, the waiting time t0 is 0, but a time exceeding 0 may be set.

At time T2, the transport motor 52a is in operation, the transport entrance signal is on, and the transport exit signal is off. Assume that the state changes to the ON state. In this case, at time T3, the CPU 82a stops the transport motor 52a when the ON state of the transport exit signal is maintained for the waiting time t1 (eg, 120 ms). At time T4, the state in which the transport motor 52a is stopped and both the transport entrance signal and the transport exit signal are in the on state changes to the state in which the transport entrance signal is in the off state and the transport exit signal is in the on state. Suppose it has changed. In this case, the CPU 82a keeps the conveying motor 52a stopped. At time T5, the transport motor 52a is stopped, the transport entrance signal is off, and the transport exit signal is on, to the condition where both the transport entrance signal and the transport exit signal are on. Suppose it has changed. In this case, the CPU 82a keeps the conveying motor 52a stopped.

At time T6, the state in which the transport motor 52a is stopped and both the transport entrance signal and the transport exit signal are in the ON state changes to the state in which the transport entrance signal is in the ON state and the transport exit signal is in the OFF state. Suppose it has changed. In this case, the CPU 82a activates the transport motor 52a when the transport exit signal is kept off for the waiting time t2 (eg, 30 ms) at time T7. Note that if the waiting time t3 (for example, 200 ms) has not passed since the conveying entrance signal has turned on before the waiting time t2 has passed since the conveying exit signal has turned off, the CPU 82a After the waiting time has passed, the conveying motor 52a is activated.

At time T8, the state in which the transport motor 52a is in operation, the transport entrance signal is ON, and the transport exit signal is OFF, is changed to a condition in which both the transport entrance signal and the transport exit signal are OFF. Suppose it has changed. In this case, at time T9, the CPU 82a stops the transport motor 52a when the transport entrance signal and the transport exit signal are kept off for the waiting time t4 (eg, 3000 ms). In other words, it can be said that the CPU 82a stops the transport motor 52a when the specified time elapses without the transport entrance sensor D28 detecting the game ball collected from the game area 20a.

At time T9, the CPU 82a outputs to the game control board 80 control information indicating completion of ball removal (hereinafter referred to as a ball removal completion command). In addition, the game control board 80 (CPU 80 a ) outputs a ball removal completion command to the effect control board 81 . The CPU 82a specifies that the ball extraction is completed based on the fact that the transport entrance sensor D28 no longer detects the game balls collected from the game area 20a or the transport motor 52a stops.

As an example, the standby times t0 to t4 are longer in the order of t0<t2<t1<t3<t4. Not limited to this, the standby times t0 to t4 may be set to times different from the above-described specific examples, and their length relationships may be changed.

The CPU 82a executes a communication check process when activated upon power-on. The communication check process is executed in parallel with the frame-side ball extraction process, and is executed until the frame-side power-off process is executed.

In the communication check process, the CPU 82a determines whether or not the start-up information is input from the game control board 80 or not. As an example, the start-up information is gaming machine installation information. As an example, the gaming machine installation information is information that can specify the type of gaming machine, the ID number of the CPU 80a, the manufacturer of the CPU 80a, and the like. The CPU 82a outputs response information to the game control board 80 when the start-up information is normally input. After that, the CPU 82a causes the RAM 82c to store information that can identify the input of the start-up information (hereinafter referred to as a start-up input flag).

When the CPU 82a does not input start-time information within a predetermined time ta (three minutes as an example) after the power is turned on, the CPU 82a stores in the RAM 82c a flag capable of specifying the occurrence of a communication error within the management game machine. Let In other words, the CPU 82a sets an intra-management game machine communication error.

In the following description, when an error in a process performed by the CPU 82a is indicated as "set", it means that information (a flag as an example) that can identify the error is stored in the RAM 82c. If the error in the process performed by the CPU 82a is indicated as "clearing the setting", it means that the information that can identify the error (a flag as an example) is erased from the RAM 82c.

After that, the CPU 82a waits until the startup information is input. When the CPU 82a normally inputs startup information from the game control board 80 while the management game machine communication error is set, the CPU 82a cancels the management game machine communication error setting and stores the startup input flag in the RAM 82c. Not limited to this, the CPU 82a may set an intra-management game machine communication error when the input of the start-up information and the output of the response information are unsuccessful for a plurality of times (three times as an example). In this case, the start-up information that is input a plurality of times may be the game machine installation information for the first time, and may be different from the game machine installation information for the second and subsequent times. Thus, the frame control board 82 can detect that there is an abnormality in communication with the game control board 80 as a communication error within the management game machine.

The CPU 82a determines whether or not the backed-up information is normal when the frame-side ball-drawing process is completed without setting the ball-drawing state and when the start-up input flag is stored in the RAM 82c. do. Here, if the start input flag is not stored even after the frame side ball extraction process is completed, the CPU 82a waits until the start input flag is stored. The CPU 82a determines whether a backup flag is stored in the RAM 82c. In addition, the CPU 82a calculates the checksum value of the RAM 82c and determines whether or not the calculated checksum value matches the checksum value calculated in the frame-side power-off process. When the backup flag is stored and the checksum values match, the CPU 82a determines that the operation is normal, and otherwise determines that the operation is abnormal. When determining that the backed-up information is abnormal, the CPU 82a initializes the second managed ball number information and game information stored in the RAM 82c. At this time, the CPU 82a does not initialize the performance information. After that, the CPU 82a returns based on the initialized or backed-up second ball number information, game information, and performance information, and executes frame-side normal processing, which will be described later.

On the other hand, when determining that the backed-up information is normal, the CPU 82a determines whether or not the game ball clear switch 82g is operated based on whether or not the game ball clear signal is on. The CPU 82a initializes the second managed ball number information stored in the RAM 82c when the game ball clear switch 82g is operated. At this time, the CPU 82a does not initialize the game information and the performance information. The CPU 82a does not initialize the second managed ball number information when the game ball clear switch 82g is not operated.

The CPU 82a determines whether or not the RAM clear switch 82h has been operated based on whether or not the RAM clear signal is on. The CPU 82a initializes the game information stored in the RAM 82c when the RAM clear switch 82h is operated. At this time, the CPU 82a does not initialize the second managed ball number information and the performance information. The CPU 82a does not initialize the game information when the RAM clear switch 82h is not operated. In other words, the performance information is either in a situation where the second managed ball number information is initialized according to the operation of the game ball clear switch 82g or in a situation where the game information is initialized according to the operation of the RAM clear switch 82h. Even if there is, it is not initialized. After that, the CPU 82a returns based on the initialized or backed-up second ball number information, game information, and performance information, and executes frame-side normal processing, which will be described later.

The frame-side normal processing of the frame control board 82 will be described.
Of the frame-side normal processing, the game information storage processing will be described.
The game information generation process is a process of storing game information input from the game control board 80 in the RAM 82c. The CPU 82a stores the game information in the RAM 82c when the game information that can specify the game state is input. As an example, the CPU 82a refers to the game information stored in the RAM 82c to identify whether the jackpot game is in progress, the high probability state, and the high ball entry rate state. It is possible. In addition, when various types of game information are input, the CPU 82a generates information that can specify the input game information, and stores the information in the RAM 82c.

The second transport process of the frame-side normal process will be described.
The second conveying process is a process for controlling the conveying operation by the conveying section 52 except during the ball extraction state. The second transport process has the same content as the first transport process described above.

As shown in FIG. 10, when the conveying entrance signal is in the ON state and the conveying exit signal is in the ON state at time T2, the CPU 82a stops the conveying motor when the state is maintained for the standby time t1. 52a is stopped. When the conveying entrance signal is on and the conveying exit signal is off at time T6, the CPU 82a operates the conveying motor 52a when this state is maintained for the standby time t2. When the transport entrance signal is OFF and the transport exit signal is OFF at time T8, the CPU 82a stops the transport motor 52a when this state is maintained for the standby time t4. In addition, when the conveying entrance signal is in the off state and the conveying exit signal is in the on state while the conveying motor 52a is operating, the CPU 82a stops the conveying motor 52a if this state is maintained for a predetermined waiting time. to stop

As described above, the CPU 82a operates the transport motor 52a under the transport condition that the transport entrance signal is on and the transport exit signal is off. The transport condition includes that the transport inlet sensor D28 detects a game ball. The transport condition includes that the transport exit sensor D29 does not detect the game ball. The CPU 82a controls the conveying section 52 so as to convey the game ball to the launching section 65 in response to establishment of a predetermined conveying condition.

Performance information generation processing of the frame side normal processing will be described.
Performance information generation processing is processing for calculating a base value as performance information. The CPU 82a refers to the game information, and determines whether or not the game is not in the middle of a jackpot game and the current game state is a low-probability low ball entry rate state (that is, whether or not it is during a normal game). In the case of a normal game, the CPU 82a outputs game information that can specify the occurrence of a start-up win (hereinafter referred to as start-up win information) or game information that can specify the occurrence of a normal win (hereinafter referred to as normal win-win information). ) is entered, the total number of prize balls won during the normal game is added. The total number of won prize balls is stored in the RAM 82c as one piece of performance information. When the CPU 82a receives a winning path signal or a non-winning path signal, it adds the total number of effective balls in the normal game. The total number of effective balls is stored in the RAM 82c as one piece of performance information. The CPU 82a calculates the base value by a formula of "total number of winning balls during normal game/total number of effective balls during normal game×100". The CPU 82a may count the total number of winning balls and the total number of valid balls for each minute, and calculate the base value every minute. The CPU 82a may count the total number of winning prize balls by dividing each time the total number of effective balls reaches a predetermined number, and may perform the calculation of the base value each time the total number of effective balls reaches a predetermined number. As an example, the predetermined number may be 60,000 balls, or the maximum number of balls that can be fired by the firing unit 65 per minute (eg, 100 balls). The CPU 82a controls the performance display monitor 82d so as to display information that can identify the calculated base value.

The CPU 82a may be configured to be able to calculate the character product ratio and the continuous character product ratio as the performance information and display them on the performance display monitor 82d. The role ratio is the ratio of the total number of prize balls acquired by operating the electric role product to the total number of prize balls acquired through all game states. The total number of prize balls acquired by the operation of electric accessories is the total number of prize balls acquired due to winning the second start port 23B by normal winning game (ordinary electric accessory operation), and the large number of winning balls by big hit game (special electric accessory operation) It is the sum of the total number of prize balls obtained when entering the prize opening 23C. The continuous role ratio is the ratio of the total number of prize balls obtained by the continuous role operation to the total number of prize balls obtained through all game states. The total number of prize balls obtained by the continuous accessory operation is the total number of prize balls obtained by winning the big prize opening 23C in the big hit game.

Of the frame-side normal processing, the second managed ball number information generation processing will be described.
The second management ball number information generation process is a process for generating (managing) the second management ball number PB. When the CPU 82a receives information on the number of won prize balls from the game control board 80, the CPU 82a provides prize balls according to the information on the number of won prize balls. Specifically, when the CPU 82a receives information on the number of won prize balls from the game control board 80, it adds the number of won balls Pc that can be specified from the information on the number of won prize balls to the second number of managed balls PB. As will be described later, the acquired prize ball number information is control information output by the game control board 80 when the conditions for awarding prize balls are satisfied as a result of winning into a predetermined prize winning hole, and is the control information output by the game control board 80. It is configured so that the number of balls can be specified.

As an example, the number of prize balls set in the first starting port 23A is set to "4". As an example, the number of prize balls set in the second starting port 23B is set to "4". As an example, the number of prize balls set in the big winning hole 23C is set to "15". As an example, the number of prize balls set in the normal winning hole 23D is set to "8". Not limited to this, the number of prize balls set in the first starting opening 23A, the second starting opening 23B, the big winning opening 23C, and the normal winning opening 23D may be changed as appropriate. For example, the number of prize balls set in the second starting port 23B may be set to "1".

In this way, the gaming machine 10 gives the number of prize balls set to the winning openings in accordance with the winning of the first starting opening 23A, the second starting opening 23B, the large winning opening 23C, and the normal winning opening 23D. configured to be In other words, in the gaming machine 10, prize balls are provided with detection by the first start sensor D11, the second start sensor D12, the count sensor D13, and the normal sensor D14. The second managed ball number information generation process is an example of prize ball giving control for giving prize balls according to detection by the first start sensor D11, the second start sensor D12, the count sensor D13, and the normal sensor D14. In this embodiment, the CPU 82a capable of executing the second management ball number information generating process for awarding prize balls in response to detection by the first start sensor D11, the second start sensor D12, the count sensor D13, and the normal sensor D14, It functions as prize ball control means. As described above, the CPU 82a increases the second management ball number PB in accordance with detection by the first start sensor D11, the second start sensor D12, the count sensor D13, and the normal sensor D14.

When the rental information is input from the CU control board 120, the CPU 82a adds the number of rental balls (the number of rental balls Pb) indicated in the rental information to the second number of managed balls PB. That is, the CPU 82a increases the second number of managed balls PB according to the operation of the payout operation unit 112. FIG.

When the CPU 82a detects that one game ball has been recovered as a foul ball based on the foul signal output by the foul sensor D21, the CPU 82a adds the second number of balls under control PB. That is, the CPU 82a increases the second number of balls under management PB in response to detection by the foul sensor D21. As an example, the CPU 82a detects that one game ball has been collected as a foul ball when the foul signal transitions from off state to on state to off state.

When the CPU 82a detects that one game ball has been supplied to the shooting unit 65 based on the supply exit signal output by the supply exit sensor D23, the CPU 82a subtracts 1 from the second number of balls under control PB. In other words, the CPU 82a subtracts 1 from the second controlled ball number PB when it detects that a game ball has been shot toward the game area 20a in response to detection by the supply outlet sensor D23. As an example, the CPU 82a detects that one game ball has been supplied when the supply exit signal transitions from the OFF state to the ON state to the OFF state. As a result, the electromagnetically managed game balls (the second number of managed balls PB) are converted into real balls. In this way, the CPU 82a reduces the second ball number PB according to detection by the supply outlet sensor D23.

The CPU 82a may subtract the second managed ball number PB by driving the firing solenoid 66a instead of detecting by the supply outlet sensor D23. The configuration may be such that the second number of managed balls PB is subtracted when a game ball is detected. In this way, the second ball number PB is subtracted in relation to at least one of the shooting operation by the shooting unit 65 and the supplying operation by the supplying unit 61 . That is, the CPU 82a decreases the second number of managed balls PB according to the shooting of game balls. As described above, in the gaming machine 10, the number of balls possessed by the player may decrease due to the shooting of game balls. It should be noted that when the second managed ball number information generating process is executed, even if the ball removal switch 82e is operated, the state does not shift to the ball removal state because it is outside the operation valid period.

The second managed ball number information generation process is executed as the frame side normal process, but cannot be executed in the ball drawn state. That is, when the ball is pulled out, even if a game ball enters a predetermined winning hole, the prize balls to be added are not added to the second number of managed balls PB.

When the CPU 82a is in a countable state and receives a counting signal from the counting operation unit 18, it outputs counting information that can identify the number of balls to be counted to the management unit 100, and calculates the number of balls to be counted from the second number of balls under management PB. Subtract. That is, the CPU 82a decreases the second number of balls under management PB according to the operation of the counting operation section 18. FIG. The CPU 82a may output the counting information after subtracting the second number of balls under management PB, or may output the counting information and then subtract the second number of balls under management PB. As an example, the countable state is a state in which the required power is supplied and the second ball number PB is not zero. The CPU 82a controls the light-emitting body built in the counting reporting section 18a so that the counting reporting section 18a lights up when the counting is possible. Management of owned balls (second number of managed balls PB) is transferred from gaming machine 10 to management unit 100 by outputting count information to management unit 100 . As described above, the second management ball number information generation process is executed as the frame side normal process, but cannot be executed in the ball drawn state. In other words, the operation of the counting operation unit 18 is invalid when the ball is in the empty state. The second managed ball number information generation processing is an example of the owned ball number management control for managing the player's owned ball number. Note that the CPU 82a outputs a firing stop signal to the firing permission circuit 82m when the second managed ball number PB is zero. The CPU 82a does not output a firing stop signal to the firing permission circuit 82m when the second number of balls PB is not zero.

The CPU 82a controls the second number-of-balls display section 17 so as to display information capable of specifying the second number of managed balls PB after addition or subtraction. The second number-of-balls display unit 17 may also be used as a device capable of displaying information capable of specifying an error set (detected) by the frame control board 82 .

As described above, the CPU 82a can execute the second managed ball number information generating process for managing the number of balls possessed by the player. The second management ball number information generation process includes control to increase the number of balls owned by the player according to the award of prize balls, and control to decrease the number of balls owned by the player according to the shooting of game balls. included. In addition, the second management ball number information generation process includes control to increase the number of balls owned by the player according to the operation of the payout operation unit 112, and increase the number of balls owned by the player according to the operation of the counting operation unit 18. and a control to decrease. In this embodiment, the CPU 82a capable of executing the second management ball number information generating process for managing the number of balls owned by the player functions as the number of owned balls management control means.

Among the frame-side normal processes, the maximum difference number information generation process will be described.
The maximum difference number information generation process is a process for generating (counting) the maximum difference number SC. The maximum difference number SC is stored in the RAM 82c. As an example, the maximum difference number SC is information generated (counted) based on the number of prize balls given after the power supply was started and the number of effective balls after the power supply was started. be. The CPU 82a, when inputting the obtained prize ball number information from the game control board 80, adds the obtained ball number Pc that can be specified from the obtained prize ball number information to the maximum difference number SC. Incidentally, when the winning ball number information is input from the game control board 80, the CPU 82a executes the maximum difference number information generating process after executing the second managed ball number information generating process. That is, the CPU 82a increases the maximum difference number SC in accordance with awarding of prize balls.

The CPU 82a can subtract 1 from the maximum difference number SC when the out signal is input from the out sensor D30. That is, the CPU 82a can decrease the maximum difference number SC according to detection by the out sensor D30. When the out signal is input from the out sensor D30, the CPU 82a does not subtract 1 from the maximum difference number SC if the maximum difference number SC is 0. On the other hand, when the out signal is input from the out sensor D30, the CPU 82a subtracts 1 from the maximum difference number SC if the maximum difference number SC is 1 or more.

When the maximum difference number SC is increased or decreased, the CPU 82a outputs to the game control board 80 control information (hereinafter referred to as maximum difference number command) capable of specifying the maximum difference number SC after the increase or decrease. . In addition, the game control board 80 (CPU 80 a ) outputs the maximum difference number command to the effect control board 81 .

The CPU 82a initializes the maximum difference number SC (0 as an example) when the power supply starts. The CPU 82a initializes the maximum number of differences SC regardless of whether the information backed up is normal. Further, the CPU 82a initializes the maximum difference number SC regardless of whether the game ball clear switch 82g or the RAM clear switch 82h is operated. That is, the maximum difference number SC is initialized when the power supply is started after the power supply is cut off.

For example, after the power supply is started, when one ball is fired from the launching unit 65 when the maximum difference number SC is 0, the game ball is the first start port 23A, the second start port 23B, and the big prize. When the game ball is discharged from the game area 20a without winning either the opening 23C or the normal winning opening 23D and the game ball is detected by the out sensor D30, the maximum difference number SC becomes zero. For example, after the power supply is started, when one ball is fired from the launching unit 65 when the maximum difference number SC is 0, the game ball enters the first start hole 23A, and the first start sensor D11 When a game ball is detected, the maximum difference number SC becomes 4. After that, when the game ball is detected by the out sensor D30, the maximum difference number SC becomes 3.

For example, when the maximum difference number SC is 94999, the maximum difference number SC becomes 95003 when the first starting sensor D11 detects a game ball. For example, when the maximum difference number SC is 94999, the maximum difference number SC becomes 95003 when the second starting sensor D12 detects a game ball. For example, when the count sensor D13 detects a game ball when the maximum difference number SC is 94999, the maximum difference number SC becomes 95014. For example, when the maximum difference number SC is 94999, the maximum difference number SC becomes 95007 when the normal sensor D14 detects a game ball.

As described above, the maximum difference number SC is generated based on the number of awarded balls and the number of out balls given during the predetermined period Sa from the start of power supply until the power supply is cut off. It is the information to be (counted). In other words, the maximum difference number SC is generated (counted) based on the number of prize balls awarded within the predetermined period Sa and the number of out balls discharged from the game area 20a within the predetermined period Sa. information. The maximum difference number SC is an example of a specific value.

Frame-side error setting processing of the frame-side normal processing will be described.
The frame-side error setting process is a process of setting an error. As an example, in the frame-side error setting process, errors that can be detected by the frame control board 82 (CPU 82a) include a frame unauthorized radio wave detection error, a communication error within the management game machine, and a door opening error.

The frame illegal radio wave detection error has a detection condition that an abnormal radio wave has been detected a predetermined number of times k1 (eg, 10 times). The CPU 82a detects the occurrence of an abnormal radio wave as an illegal frame radio wave detection error. When the radio wave detection signal is input from the frame radio wave sensor D16, the CPU 82a adds the frame radio wave detection count. Specifically, the CPU 82a adds 1 to the frame radio wave detection count when the radio wave detection signal transitions from an off state to an on state. The CPU 82a causes the RAM 82c to store information that can specify the updated frame radio wave detection count. When the number of frame radio wave detection times reaches a predetermined number k1, the CPU 82a sets a frame unauthorized radio wave detection error. The predetermined number of times k1 is not limited to 10 times. Any of 2 to 9 times may be used, or 11 times or more may be used. The predetermined number of times k1 may be one time, but is preferably a plurality of times.

A situation in which a frame fraudulent radio wave detection error is set is a situation in which there is a high possibility that a fraudulent act using radio waves is being carried out. The frame illegal radio wave detection error is canceled when the power is restored. The CPU 82a does not cancel the frame illegal radio wave detection error setting until the power supply is cut off. In other words, there is no way to cancel the setting of the frame illegal radio wave detection error other than to restore the power. For example, the setting of the frame illegal radio wave detection error is not canceled even if the error cancellation switch 82f is pressed. For example, the frame illegal radio wave detection error setting is not canceled even if the frame radio wave sensor D16 stops detecting abnormal radio waves. In other words, the setting of the illegal frame radio wave detection error is not canceled even if the cause of the setting of the illegal frame radio wave detection error is eliminated.

When the CPU 82a is turned on after being turned off, the CPU 82a cancels the setting of the frame illegal radio wave detection error. The CPU 82a may cancel the setting of the unauthorized frame radio wave detection error when the power is turned off, and may cancel the setting of the unauthorized frame radio wave detection error when the power is turned on. When the power is turned on after being turned off, the CPU 82a initializes the frame radio wave detection count stored in the RAM 82c. The frame illegal radio wave detection error is detected as a confirmation period other than during the ball extraction state. In other words, the frame illegal radio wave detection error is not set during the ball extraction state. A frame illegal radio wave detection error is an example of a radio wave detection error.

The communication error within the management game machine is detected under the condition that the communication between the frame control board 82 and the game control board 80 is not performed normally. The CPU 82a can detect a communication error within the managed gaming machine in the communication check process described above. The CPU 82a specifies that communication with the game control board 80 is not normally performed when the start-up information is not input within a predetermined time ta (three minutes as an example) after the power is turned on. do. Specifically, the CPU 82a measures the post-boot time from the power-on until the start-up information is input after the power-on. When the CPU 82a inputs the start-up information, the CPU 82a ends the measurement of the time after start-up. The CPU 82a sets an intra-management game machine communication error when the time after activation reaches a predetermined time ta.

The communication error within the management game machine is released under the condition that the communication is performed normally. When the CPU 82a inputs the start-up information, the CPU 82a cancels the setting of the intra-management game machine communication error. In other words, the setting of the intra-management game machine communication error is canceled when the cause of the setting of the intra-management game machine communication error is resolved. The communication error within the management game machine is detected as a confirmation interval during the state of ball extraction and other than during the state of ball extraction. As an example, a communication error within a managed gaming machine is constantly detected from the time the power is turned on until the power is shut off.

The detection condition for the door open error is detection of opening of either the mounting frame 11b or the protection frame 11c. The CPU 82a sets a door open error when the first door open switch D17 detects that the protection frame 11c is opened. The CPU 82a sets a door open error when the second door open switch D18 detects that the mounting frame 11b is opened.

The release condition for the door open error is that the opening of both the mounting frame 11b and the protective frame 11c is not detected. When the first door open switch D17 has not detected that the protective frame 11c has been opened and the second door open switch D18 has not detected that the mounting frame 11b has been opened, the CPU 82a Cancel the door open error setting. As an example, a door open error is detected as a confirmation period other than during the ball extraction state. That is, the door open error is not set during the ball extraction condition.

CPU82a outputs a frame error command to the game control board 80, when setting an error, or when canceling the setting of an error. The frame error command includes a control command that can identify that an error has been set (hereinafter referred to as a frame error setting command) and a control command that can identify that an error has been canceled (hereinafter referred to as a frame error reset command). command) and . The frame error setting command is also a control command that can specify the type of set error. The frame error clearing command is also a control command that can identify the type of error whose setting has been cleared. In addition, the game control board 80 (CPU 80 a ) outputs a frame error command to the effect control board 81 .

Of the frame-side normal processing, the frame-side error notification processing will be described.
The frame-side error notification process is a process of notifying the detected (set) error in a predetermined notification mode when an error is detected (set) in the gaming machine 10 . The errors detected in the game machine 10 include errors that can be detected by the game control board 80 (CPU 80a) in addition to the above-described frame illegal radio wave detection error, management game machine internal communication error, and door open error. be Errors detectable by the game control board 80 (CPU 80a) will be described later.

The CPU 82 a controls the performance display monitor 82 d so as to notify the error set in the gaming machine 10 . The CPU 82a executes notification of the error according to the set error. For example, the CPU 82a executes frame-unauthorized radio wave detection error notification according to the setting of the frame-unauthorized radio wave detection error.

As an example, when an error is set, the CPU 82a controls the performance display monitor 82d so as to display an error code, which is an example of information that can identify the error being set. An error code is information specific to an error. As an example, the performance display monitor 82d displays [E10] for frame illegal radio wave detection error notification, [E15] for managed game machine communication error notification, and [E19] for door opening error notification.

As an example, [E00] is displayed as an error code when the ball is pulled out. Strictly speaking, the missing ball state is not an error, but it is an event that should be recognized by the manager of the gaming machine 10, etc., so it is regarded as one of the errors and notified. Not limited to this, the error code that can be displayed on the performance display monitor 82d does not have to include the error code that indicates the state of ball extraction.

The CPU 82a controls the performance display monitor 82d to alternately display the error code and the base value (performance information). When multiple types of errors are set, the CPU 82a alternately displays the error code with the highest priority among the set error notifications and the base value. As an example, when a plurality of types of errors are set, the priority is "frame fraudulent radio wave detection error>control game machine communication error>door open error".

When the error setting is canceled, the CPU 82a controls the performance display monitor 82d so as to stop displaying the error code indicating the error for which the setting has been canceled. As an example, when the error setting is canceled, the CPU 82a controls the performance display monitor 82d so as to stop displaying the error code of the error for which the setting has been canceled.

In this manner, the performance display monitor 82d notifies the error according to the set error. That is, in the performance display monitor 82d, error notification is started when an error is set, and error notification is terminated when the error setting is canceled. The error code notified by the performance display monitor 82d is information specific to the error. In other words, the reporting modes of a plurality of types of errors that can be reported by the performance display monitor 82d are different.

As described above, in the frame side error setting process, the CPU 82a can set the frame illegal radio wave detection error according to the detection by the frame radio wave sensor D16. Then, when the CPU 82a sets an illegal frame radio wave detection error in the frame side error setting process, the CPU 82a controls the performance display monitor 82d so as to execute frame illegal radio wave detection error notification in the frame side error notification process. The frame-side error setting process is an example of radio wave detection error control, which is control related to a frame-unauthorized radio wave detection error. In this embodiment, the CPU 82a that can execute radio wave detection error control regarding frame unauthorized radio wave detection errors in response to detection by the frame radio wave sensor D16 functions as radio wave detection error control means.

The CPU 82a can set a communication error within the management game machine in accordance with the start-up information from the game control board 80 in the frame-side error setting process. Then, when the CPU 82a sets the intra-management game machine communication error in the frame-side error setting process, the CPU 82a controls the performance display monitor 82d so as to execute the intra-management game machine communication error notification in the frame-side error notification process.

In the frame-side error setting process, the CPU 82a can set the door opening error according to detection by the first door opening switch D17 and the second door opening switch D18. When the CPU 82a sets the door open error in the frame side error setting process, the CPU 82a controls the performance display monitor 82d so as to execute the door open error notification in the frame side error notification process. The frame-side error setting process is an example of door open error control, which is control related to door open errors. In this embodiment, the CPU 82a that can execute door open error control regarding door open errors in response to detection by the first door open switch D17 and the second door open switch D18 functions as door open error control means.

Next, various processes performed by the game control board 80 (CPU 80a) will be described.
The board-side power-off processing will be described.
When the CPU 80a receives a power-off detection signal from the frame control board 82 (backup circuit 82k), it executes power-off processing. In the board-side power-off process, the CPU 80 a outputs a firing stop signal to the frame control board 82 . The CPU 80a calculates the checksum value of the RAM 80c and stores the calculated checksum value in the RAM 80c. In addition, the CPU 80a causes the RAM 80c to store information (hereinafter referred to as a backup flag) that can identify that the power-off process has been executed normally. After that, the CPU 80a waits until the power is completely turned off. Various information stored in the RAM 80c when the power is turned off is retained even after the power is turned off by the backup function described above.

The board-side power-on process will be described.
CPU80a prohibits the timer interrupt process when the supply voltage to the game control board 80 reaches the voltage necessary for the operation of the CPU80a and starts with the power-on. Subsequently, the CPU 80a executes communication confirmation processing.

In the communication confirmation process, the CPU 80a outputs start-up information to the frame control board 82. FIG. The CPU 80 a re-outputs the start-up information to the frame control board 82 when a predetermined time tb (eg, 108 ms) elapses without inputting the response information after outputting the start-up information. After that, when the response information is not input from the frame control board 82, the CPU 80a outputs start-up information to the frame control board 82 every time the predetermined time tb elapses. The start-up information that is output a plurality of times may be the same information, or may be different information so that the number of times of output can be specified.

Each time the CPU 80a outputs the start-up information to the frame control board 82, the CPU 80a adds 1 to the identifiable information (hereinafter referred to as the start-up output count) of the output count of the start-up information and stores it in the RAM 80c. When the response information is input, the CPU 80a initializes the activation output count. The CPU 80a detects a communication line disconnection error when the number of startup outputs reaches a specified number (ten times, for example), and stores information that can identify the occurrence of the communication line disconnection error in the RAM 80c. That is, the CPU 80a sets a communication line disconnection error. When the CPU 80 a sets the communication line disconnection error, it outputs control information (hereinafter referred to as a communication line disconnection error command) that can specify the occurrence of the communication line disconnection error to the effect control board 81 . After that, the CPU 80a waits until the power is turned off. On the other hand, the CPU 80a determines that the communication line is normal when the response information to the start-up information is input. In this case, the CPU 80a causes the RAM 80c to store information (hereinafter referred to as a start-up response input flag) that can specify that the response information to the start-up information has been input.

When the CPU 80a is activated upon power-on, the board-side ball extraction process is executed. The board-side ball removal process is executed in parallel with the communication confirmation process.
In the board-side ball extraction process, the CPU 80a determines whether a ball extraction start command has been input from the frame control board 82 or not. When the ball-drawing start command is not input, the CPU 80a ends the board-side ball-drawing processing without setting the ball-drawing state. In this case, there is a possibility that the communication confirmation process continues after the ball removal process ends. When the ball-draw start command is input, the CPU 80a detects the ball-draw state and stores information that can identify the occurrence of the ball-draw state in the RAM 80c. In other words, the CPU 80a sets the ball extraction state. CPU80a will output a ball extraction start command to the production|presentation control board 81 as control information which can specify transition to a ball extraction state, if a ball extraction state is set. After that, the CPU 80a waits until the power is turned off. During standby, the CPU 80a outputs to the effect control board 81 control information (hereinafter referred to as a ball removal completion command) capable of specifying the completion of the ball removal when the ball removal completion command is input. In this way, a communication line disconnection error can be detected using both a period in which the ball is pulled out and a period in which the ball is not pulled out as a confirmation interval.

The CPU 80a ends the board-side ball-drawing process without setting the ball-drawing state, and when the start-up response input flag is stored in the RAM 80c, the CPU 80a determines whether or not the backed-up information is normal. judge. If the start-up response input flag is not stored even after the board-side ball removal process is completed, the CPU 80a waits until the start-up response input flag is stored. The CPU 80a determines whether a backup flag is stored in the RAM 80c. The CPU 80a calculates the checksum value of the RAM 80c and determines whether or not the calculated checksum value matches the checksum value calculated in the board-side power-off process. When the backup flag is stored and the checksum values match, the CPU 80a determines that the operation is normal, and otherwise determines that the operation is abnormal. When the backed up information is determined to be abnormal, the CPU 80a initializes the main information stored in the RAM 80c. The CPU 80a outputs to the effect control board 81 a control command (hereinafter referred to as an initialization command) that can specify that various information has been initialized. After that, the CPU 80a ends the board-side power-on process.

When determining that the backed-up information is normal, the CPU 80a determines whether or not a RAM clear signal is input from the frame control board 82 (RAM clear switch 82h). When the RAM clear signal is input, the CPU 80a initializes the main information stored in the RAM 80c. In this case, the CPU 80 a outputs an initialization command to the effect control board 81 . On the other hand, when the RAM clear signal is not input, the CPU 80a outputs to the effect control board 81 a control command (hereinafter, referred to as a power recovery command) that can be specified to return based on the backed up main information. After that, the CPU 80a ends the board-side power-on process.

After completing the board-side power-on process, the CPU 80a permits the timer interrupt process. In other words, the CPU 80a can execute processing for progressing the game (hereinafter referred to as board-side normal processing). If the main information has been initialized, the board-side normal processing is executed based on the initialized main information. That is, the CPU 80a is based on a state in which both the first special reservation number and the second special reservation number are 0, neither the first special game nor the second special game is being executed, and no jackpot game is given. to execute various processes included in the board-side normal process. Further, the CPU 80a controls to the low-probability low ball-entering rate state. If the main information is not initialized, the board-side normal processing is executed based on the backed up main information. That is, the CPU 80a executes the special game if the first special reserved number and the second special reserved number are the reserved numbers at the time of power failure, and either the first special game or the second special game is being executed. It returns to processing, and returns to the processing of giving a big winning game if the big winning game is being given. In addition, the CPU 80a controls to the game state when the power is turned off.

CPU80a, as a timer interrupt process performed every predetermined control cycle (4 ms as an example), special design input process, special design start process, normal design input process, normal design start process, winning process, and specified number achievement process, etc. Executed as board-side normal processing.

Of the board side normal processing, the special symbol input processing will be described.
The CPU 80a determines whether or not the game ball has entered the first start hole 23A based on whether or not the winning ball detection signal has been input from the first start sensor D11. When the game ball enters the first start hole 23A, the CPU 80a determines whether or not the first reservation number stored in the RAM 80c is less than the upper limit number (4 as an example). When the first reservation number is less than the upper limit number, the CPU 80a adds 1 to the first reservation number and updates it. Subsequently, the CPU 80a controls the first pending display section 21c so as to display information capable of specifying the updated first pending number. In addition, the CPU 80a outputs to the effect control board 81 a control command (hereinafter referred to as a first reservation number command) capable of specifying the updated first reservation number. Thus, the reservation condition of the first special game is established when the game ball is detected by the first starting sensor D11 when the first reservation number is less than the upper limit number.

Next, the CPU 80a acquires a random number generated by the random number generation circuit 80d, and stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the RAM 80c. For example, the random number is a winning random number used for a special symbol winning lottery, a winning symbol random number used for determining a winning symbol, and a variation pattern random number used for determining a variation pattern. The CPU 80a stores the random number information so that the random number information is for the first special game and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. The random number information may be the acquired random number itself, or may be information obtained by processing the random number by a predetermined method. By storing the random number information used for the first special game in the RAM 80c, the gaming machine 10 can suspend the execution of the first special game until the condition for starting the first special game is satisfied.

When the first suspension number is less than the upper limit number, the CPU 80a suspends the execution of the first special game when the first starting sensor D11 detects the gaming ball. On the other hand, the CPU 80a does not suspend the execution of the first special game even if the first starting sensor D11 detects the game ball when the first suspension number is the upper limit number. That is, in the gaming machine 10, there are cases where execution of the first special game is suspended and cases where execution of the first special game is not suspended when the first start sensor D11 detects the game ball. In this way, the gaming machine 10 is configured such that execution of the special game can be suspended in response to detection by the first start sensor D11. It should be noted that the CPU 80a can suspend the execution of the first special game in response to detection by the first starting sensor D11 both during the jackpot game and during the non-jackpot game. The special symbol input process is an example of game suspension control for suspending execution of the special game in response to detection by the first starting sensor D11. In this embodiment, the CPU 80a capable of executing special symbol input processing for suspending execution of the special game in response to detection by the first start sensor D11 functions as game suspension control means.

When the random number information for the first special game is stored in the RAM 80c, when the game ball has not entered the first starting port 23A, and when the first reserved number is not less than the upper limit number, the second Based on whether or not a winning ball detection signal is input from the starting sensor D12, it is determined whether or not the game ball has entered the second starting port 23B. When the game ball has entered the second starting port 23B, the CPU 80a determines whether or not the second reservation number stored in the RAM 80c is less than the upper limit number (4 as an example). When the second reservation number is less than the upper limit number, the CPU 80a adds 1 to the second reservation number and updates it. Subsequently, the CPU 80a controls the second pending display section 21d so as to display information capable of specifying the updated second pending number. In addition, the CPU 80a outputs to the effect control board 81 a control command (hereinafter referred to as a second reservation number command) capable of specifying the updated second reservation number. Thus, the second special game suspension condition is established when the game ball is detected by the second starting sensor D12 when the second suspension number is less than the upper limit number.

Next, the CPU 80a acquires random numbers generated within the game control board 80, and stores random number information based on the acquired random numbers in the RAM 80c. The CPU 80a stores the random number information so that the random number information is used for the second special game and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. By storing the random number information used for the second special game in the RAM 80c, the gaming machine 10 can suspend the execution of the second special game until the condition for starting the second special game is satisfied.

When the second reserved number is less than the upper limit number, the CPU 80a suspends execution of the second special game when the second starting sensor D12 detects the gaming ball. On the other hand, the CPU 80a does not suspend the execution of the second special game even if the second starting sensor D12 detects the game ball when the second suspension number is the upper limit number. That is, in the gaming machine 10, there are cases where execution of the second special game is suspended and cases where execution of the second special game is not suspended due to the detection of the game ball by the second start sensor D12. In this way, the gaming machine 10 is configured such that execution of the special game can be suspended in response to detection by the second start sensor D12. It should be noted that the CPU 80a can suspend execution of the second special game in response to detection by the second starting sensor D12 both during the jackpot game and during the non-jackpot game. The special symbol input process is an example of game suspension control for suspending execution of the special game in response to detection by the second starting sensor D12. In this embodiment, the CPU 80a capable of executing special symbol input processing for suspending execution of the special game in response to detection by the second starting sensor D12 functions as game suspension control means. When the random number information for the second special game is stored in the RAM 80c, when the game ball has not entered the second starting port 23B, and when the second reservation number is not less than the upper limit number, the CPU 80a is a special symbol. End input processing.

Of the board side normal processing, the special symbol start processing will be described.
First, the CPU 80a determines whether or not the conditions for starting the special game are satisfied. The CPU 80a makes an affirmative determination when the big win game is not being played and the special game is not being executed, and makes a negative determination when the big win game is being played or the special game is being executed. If the special game start condition is not satisfied, the CPU 80a ends the special symbol start process. When the condition for starting the special game is satisfied, the CPU 80a determines whether or not the second pending number is greater than zero. When the second number of reservations is 0, the CPU 80a determines whether or not the first number of reservations is greater than zero. When the first reserved number is 0, the CPU 80a terminates the special symbol start process.

When the first reservation number is greater than 0, the CPU 80a performs processing for executing the first special game. Specifically, the CPU 80a updates the first reservation number by subtracting one. The CPU 80a controls the first pending display unit 21c to display information that can specify the first pending number after the subtraction. The CPU 80a acquires the random number information stored first among the random number information for the first special game from the RAM 80c. The CPU 80a uses a winning random number and a big-hit determination value specified from the acquired random number information to perform a big-hit lottery (big-hit determination) as a special symbol winning lottery to determine whether or not to win a big win. The CPU 80a performs a jackpot lottery with a jackpot probability according to the current probability state (whether or not the variable probability function is activated).

When winning the jackpot, the CPU 80a performs jackpot variation processing. In the big-hit variation process, the CPU 80a performs a big-hit symbol lottery using a winning symbol random number that can be specified from the random number information, and determines a big-hit symbol to be fixed and displayed in the first special game. The CPU 80a performs a variation pattern determination lottery using a variation pattern random number that can be specified from the random number information, and determines a variation pattern from among a plurality of big hit variation patterns. After that, the CPU 80a ends the special symbol start process.

When the big win is not won, the CPU 80a performs a chance lottery using the winning random number specified from the obtained random number information and the chance determination value. As an example, the random number information used for the chance lottery is the same as the random number information used for the big win lottery. The chance determination value is different from the value determined as the big win determination value among the possible values of the random number information used in the big win lottery and the chance lottery. Not limited to this, the CPU 80a may perform a chance lottery using random number information and a chance determination value different from the random number information used for the big win lottery.

When winning the chance lottery, the CPU 80a performs chance variation processing. In the chance variation process, the CPU 80a determines the chance symbols to be fixed and displayed in the first special game. As an example, there is one type of chance symbol. Not limited to this, there may be a plurality of types of chance symbols. In this case, the CPU 80a may perform a chance symbol lottery using a predetermined random number to determine the chance symbol to be fixed and displayed in the first special game. The CPU 80a performs a variation pattern determination lottery using a variation pattern random number that can be specified from the random number information, and determines a variation pattern from among a plurality of chance variation patterns. After that, the CPU 80a ends the special symbol start process.

When the player does not win the chance lottery, the CPU 80a performs loss variation processing. In the losing variation process, the CPU 80a determines the winning symbols to be fixed and displayed in the first special game. As an example, there is one type of missing symbol. Not limited to this, there may be a plurality of types of lost symbols. In this case, the CPU 80a may perform a winning symbol lottery using a predetermined random number to determine a winning symbol to be fixed and displayed in the first special game. The CPU 80a performs a variation pattern determination lottery using a variation pattern random number that can be specified from the random number information, and determines a variation pattern from among a plurality of outlier variation patterns. After that, the CPU 80a ends the special symbol start process.

When the second reservation number is greater than 0, the CPU 80a performs processing for executing the second special game. In the process for executing the second special game, the "first special game" is changed to the "second special game", and the "first reservation number" is changed to the "second reservation". Since the processing is performed by replacing the "number" with "the first pending display section 21c" with the "second pending display section 21d", the detailed description thereof will be omitted. In other words, the CPU 80a performs any variation processing based on the subtraction of the second reserved number, the jackpot lottery, the chance lottery, and the result of the jackpot lottery and the result of the chance lottery, and then ends the special symbol start processing.

The CPU 80a outputs a variation start command and a special symbol command to the effect control board 81 in the big hit variation processing, the chance variation processing, and the losing variation processing. The variation start command is a control command that can specify the variation pattern determined in each variation process and the start of the special game. The special symbol command is a control command that can specify the special symbol determined in each variation process. The variation start command and the special symbol command are different control commands when the variation processing of the first special game is executed and when the variation processing of the second special game is executed.

After finishing the special symbol start process, the CPU 80a executes the first special game or the second special game by a process different from the special symbol start process. As an example, when executing the first special game, the CPU 80a controls the first special symbol display section 21a so as to perform a variable display of predetermined symbols. As an example, the predetermined symbols include a jackpot symbol, a chance symbol, and a losing symbol. The CPU 80a measures the variation time defined in the variation pattern. The CPU 80a controls the first special symbol display section 21a so that the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process is fixed and stopped when the variation time set in the variation pattern elapses. Further, the CPU 80a outputs to the effect control board 81 a control command (hereinafter referred to as "variation end command") capable of specifying the end of the special game when the variation time defined in the variation pattern has passed.

As an example, when executing the second special game, the CPU 80a controls the second special symbol display section 21b so as to perform a variable display of predetermined symbols. As an example, the predetermined symbols include a jackpot symbol, a chance symbol, and a losing symbol. The CPU 80a measures the variation time defined in the variation pattern. The CPU 80a controls the second special symbol display section 21b so that the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process is fixed and stopped when the variation time set in the variation pattern has elapsed. Further, the CPU 80a outputs a variation end command to the effect control board 81 when the variation time set in the variation pattern has passed. As described above, the gaming machine 10 is configured such that the special game can be executed by the CPU 80a executing the special symbol input process and the special symbol start process.

Of the board-side normal processing, the jackpot game processing will be described.
The big-hit game process is a process for giving a big-hit game. When the CPU 80a fixes and stops displaying the big win symbols in the special game, the CPU 80a executes the big win game process after the big win special game ends. The CPU 80a identifies the type of jackpot game based on the jackpot design (type of jackpot) determined in the special design start process. The CPU 80a provides the specified type of jackpot game. In this way, the gaming machine 10 is configured to award a jackpot game after the jackpot symbols are fixed and stopped displayed (derived) in the special game.

First, the CPU 80a outputs to the effect control board 81 a control command that can specify the start of the opening time (hereinafter referred to as an opening command). When the opening time has passed, the CPU 80a performs processing for executing a round game. As an example, the CPU 80a controls the special solenoid SL2 using the specified opening control data for the big win game to open the big winning opening 23C. When the number of game balls detected by the count sensor D13 reaches the upper limit number or the upper limit time elapses, the CPU 80a controls the special solenoid SL2 to close the big winning opening 23C. End the round game. The CPU 80a repeats the processing for executing such a round game until the upper limit number of round games set for the big hit game is completed. CPU80a outputs the control command (henceforth a round command) which can specify the start of a round game to the production|presentation control board 81, whenever a round game is started. When the final round game ends, the CPU 80a outputs to the effect control board 81 a control command capable of specifying the start of the ending time (hereinafter referred to as an ending start command). When the ending time elapses, the CPU 80a ends the jackpot game. The CPU 80 a outputs to the effect control board 81 a control command (hereinafter referred to as an ending end command) that can specify the passage of the ending time.

Of the board-side normal processing, the normal symbol input processing will be described.
The CPU 80a determines whether or not the game ball has entered the gate 24 based on whether or not a ball entry detection signal has been input from the gate sensor D15. When the game ball enters the gate 24, the CPU 80a determines whether or not the normal reserved number stored in the RAM 80c is less than the upper limit number (4 as an example). When the number of normal reservations is less than the upper limit number, the CPU 80a adds 1 to the normal number of reservations and updates it. Subsequently, the CPU 80a controls the normal reservation display section 21f so as to display information capable of specifying the updated number of normal reservations. In addition, the CPU 80a outputs to the effect control board 81 a control command (hereinafter referred to as a normal reservation number command) that can specify the normal number of reservations after updating. Thus, the normal game suspension condition is established when the game ball is detected by the gate sensor D15 when the number of normal suspensions is less than the upper limit number.

Next, the CPU 80a acquires a random number generated by the random number generation circuit 80d, and stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the RAM 80c. For example, the random number is, for example, a random number used for a winning lottery for normal symbols. The CPU 80a stores the random number information so that the random number information is for the normal game and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. The random number information may be the acquired random number itself, or may be information obtained by processing the random number by a predetermined method. The gaming machine 10 stores the random number information used for the normal game in the RAM 80c, so that the execution of the normal game can be suspended until the condition for starting the normal game is satisfied.

When the normal reserved number is less than the upper limit number, the CPU 80a suspends the execution of the normal game when the game ball is detected by the gate sensor D15. On the other hand, the CPU 80a does not suspend execution of the normal game even if the gate sensor D15 detects a game ball when the number of normal suspensions is the upper limit. In other words, in the gaming machine 10, when the gate sensor D15 detects the game ball, the execution of the normal game may or may not be suspended. Thus, the gaming machine 10 is configured such that execution of the normal game can be suspended in response to detection by the gate sensor D15. It should be noted that the CPU 80a can suspend execution of the normal game in response to detection by the gate sensor D15 both during the jackpot game and during the non-jackpot game.

Of the board-side normal processing, normal symbol start processing will be described.
First, the CPU 80a determines whether or not the conditions for starting the normal game are satisfied. The CPU 80a makes an affirmative determination when the normal winning game is not being executed and the normal game is not being executed, and makes a negative determination when the normal winning game is being executed or the normal game is being executed. When the normal game start condition is not satisfied, the CPU 80a ends the normal symbol start process. When the condition for starting the normal game is satisfied, the CPU 80a determines whether or not the number of normal reservations is greater than zero. When the normal reserved number is 0, the CPU 80a ends the normal symbol start process.

When the number of normal reservations is greater than 0, the CPU 80a performs processing for executing a normal game. Specifically, the CPU 80a subtracts 1 from the number of normal reservations and updates it. The CPU 80a controls the normal reservation display section 21f so as to display information capable of specifying the number of normal reservations after the subtraction. The CPU 80a acquires the random number information stored first among the random number information for the normal game from the RAM 80c. The CPU 80a uses the acquired random number information to perform a normal winning lottery (normal winning determination) as a normal symbol winning lottery to determine whether or not to win a normal winning lottery. It should be noted that the CPU 80a performs a normal winning lottery with a normal winning probability according to the current ball-entering rate state (whether or not the ball-entering assist function is activated). The normal hit probability in the high ball entry rate state is higher than the normal hit probability in the low ball entry rate state.

When winning the normal winning, the CPU 80a determines the normal winning symbols to be fixed-stop-displayed in the normal game and the variation time of the normal game. After that, the CPU 80a ends the normal symbol start process. When the winning is not normal, the CPU 80a determines the normal losing symbols to be fixed-stop-displayed in the normal game and the fluctuation time of the normal game. After that, the CPU 80a ends the normal symbol start process.

After completing the normal symbol start process, the CPU 80a causes the normal game to be executed by a process different from the normal symbol start process. As an example, when the normal game is executed, the CPU 80a controls the normal symbol display section 21e so as to perform a variable display of predetermined symbols. As an example, the predetermined symbols include normal winning symbols and normal losing symbols. The CPU 80a controls the normal symbol display section 21e such that the normal symbol determined in the normal symbol start process is fixed and stopped when the fluctuation time determined in the normal symbol start process elapses. Further, the CPU 80a outputs to the effect control board 81 a control command that can specify the end of the normal game (hereinafter referred to as a normal end command) when the fluctuation time determined in the normal symbol start process elapses.

Of the board-side normal processing, normal per game processing will be described.
The normal per game process is a process for giving a normal per game. When the CPU 80a fixes and stops displaying the normal winning symbols in the normal game, the CPU 80a executes the normal winning game processing after the normal winning normal game ends.

The CPU 80a controls the normal solenoid SL1 using the opening control data corresponding to the current state of ball entry rate (whether or not the ball entry assist function is activated) to open the second start port 23B. The CPU 80a controls the normal solenoid SL1 so that the second starting port 23B is opened in the open mode in the high ball entry rate state in the high ball entry rate state. The CPU 80a normally controls the solenoid SL1 so that the second starting port 23B is opened in the open mode in the low ball entry rate state when the ball entry rate state is low. The opening mode in the high ball-entering rate state has a larger number of openings of the second starting port 23B in one normal winning game and the normal winning compared to the opening mode in the low ball-entering rate state. A single opening time of the second starting port 23B in a game is long. Therefore, when the second starting port 23B is opened in the open state in the high ball-entering rate state, when the second starting port 23B is opened in the open state in the low ball-entering rate state In comparison, it is easy to enter a game ball into the second starting port 23B.

State transition processing of the board-side normal processing will be described.
When the CPU 80a ends the jackpot game based on the first jackpot pattern among the jackpot patterns, the CPU 80a sets a high accuracy flag in the RAM 80c. The CPU 80a controls the high probability state by setting a high accuracy flag in the RAM 80c. The CPU 80a does not erase the high-probability flag until the next big-hit game is awarded after the big-hit game based on the first big-hit symbol is completed. On the other hand, the CPU 80a does not set the high accuracy flag in the RAM 80c when finishing the jackpot game based on the second jackpot symbol different from the first jackpot symbol. That is, the CPU 80a controls to the low probability state. The CPU 80a does not set the high accuracy flag in the RAM 80c even if the chance symbols are displayed in a fixed stop state in the special game. That is, the CPU 80a controls to the low probability state. The CPU 80a erases the high accuracy flag when the big hit game is started and the high accuracy flag is set. In other words, the CPU 80a controls the low probability state during the jackpot game. In this embodiment, the CPU 80a, which is capable of controlling a low-probability state and a high-probability state with a higher jackpot probability than the low-probability state, functions as probability state control means.

When the CPU 80a is controlled to the high-probability state, the CPU 80a outputs a control command (hereinafter referred to as a high-probability state command) that can specify that the control is in the high-probability state to the frame control board 82, and produces an effect. Output to the control board 81 . When the CPU 80a is controlled to the low probability state, it outputs a control command (hereinafter referred to as a low probability state command) that can be specified to be controlled to the low probability state to the frame control board 82, and outputs the effect control board. output to 81.

When the jackpot game based on the first jackpot pattern or the second jackpot pattern ends, the CPU 80a sets a high-ball winning flag in the RAM 80c. The CPU 80a sets a high ball entry flag in the RAM 80c to control the high ball entry rate state. The CPU 80a updates the value of the execution counter stored in the RAM 80c each time the special game is ended after the big win game based on the second big win symbols is ended, thereby increasing the number of executions of the special game after the big win game is over. Count. The CPU 80a erases the high ball winning flag stored in the RAM 80c when the special game in which the number of executions of the special game after the end of the jackpot game has reached the number of operations Na (100 times as an example) is ended. That is, after the big win game based on the second big win symbol is over, the CPU 80a controls to the low ball-entering rate state when the special game of the number Na of operations is over. It should be noted that the CPU 80a does not erase the high ball winning flag until the next big winning game is awarded after the big winning game based on the first big winning symbol is finished. The CPU 80a erases the high-ball-entering flag when the big-hit game is started and the high-ball-entering flag is set. In other words, the CPU 80a controls the low ball entry rate state during the jackpot game.

The CPU 80a sets a high ball entry flag in the RAM 80c when the chance symbol is fixed and stopped in the special game in the low probability state and the low ball entry rate state. In other words, the CPU 80a controls the high ball entry rate state. The CPU 80a does not set the high ball entry flag in the RAM 80c even if the winning symbol is fixed and stopped in the special game in the low probability state and the low ball entry rate state. That is, the CPU 80a controls the low ball entry rate state. The CPU 80a erases the high-ball-entering flag when the big-hit game is started and the high-ball-entering flag is set. In other words, the CPU 80a controls the low ball entry rate state during the jackpot game. As described above, the gaming machine 10 may be controlled from a low ball-entering rate state to a high ball-entering rate state even if no big winning symbols are derived in the special game.

After the CPU 80a controls from the low-ball-entering-rate state to the high-ball-entering-rate state due to the fixed stop display of the chance symbol, the CPU 80a updates the value of the execution counter stored in the RAM 80c each time the special game is finished. counts the number of executions of the special game after being controlled to the high ball entry rate state. The CPU 80a erases the high ball entry flag stored in the RAM 80c when the special game in which the number of executions of the special game after being controlled to the high ball entry rate state has reached the number of operations Nb (50 times as an example) ends. . That is, the CPU 80a controls from the low ball-entering rate state to the high ball-entering rate state when the chance symbols are fixed and stopped, and then controls to the low ball-entering rate state when the Nb-th special game is completed. In the present embodiment, the states in which the ball entry rate of the game ball to the second starting hole 23B is different are the low ball ball entry rate state and the ball ball entry rate to the second start hole 23B rather than the low ball ball entry rate state. A CPU 80a capable of controlling a high ball-entering rate state and a high ball-entering rate state functions as a ball-entering state control means.

It should be noted that, when the CPU 80a controls the high-ball-entering-rate state, the CPU 80a sends a control command (hereinafter referred to as a high-ball-entering-rate state command) that can specify that the high-ball-entering-rate state is being controlled to the frame control board 82. , and output to the effect control board 81 . When the CPU 80a controls to the low ball entry rate state, the CPU 80a outputs to the frame control board 82 a control command (hereinafter referred to as a low ball entry rate state command) that can specify that the control is being performed in the low ball entry rate state. At the same time, it outputs to the effect control board 81 .

Winning processing of the board-side normal processing will be described.
The CPU 80a determines whether or not a winning ball detection signal is input from the first start sensor D11, the second start sensor D12, the count sensor D13, or the normal sensor D14. The CPU 80a ends the winning process when the winning ball detection signal is not input from the first start sensor D11, the second start sensor D12, the count sensor D13, and the normal sensor D14. After determining whether or not the winning ball detection signal is input from the first start sensor D11, the second start sensor D12, the count sensor D13, or the normal sensor D14, the CPU 80a performs the special symbol input process and then the winning process. Execute. Therefore, for example, when the winning ball detection signal is input from the first starting sensor D11, the CPU 80a adds 1 to the first reserved number and then executes the winning process. For example, when the winning ball detection signal is input from the second starting sensor D12, the CPU 80a adds 1 to the second reservation number and then executes the winning process.

When the winning ball detection signal is input from the first start sensor D11, the CPU 80a outputs winning ball number information capable of specifying a predetermined number of winning balls (4 as an example) to the frame control board 82, Output to the control board 81 . Further, when the CPU 80a receives a winning ball detection signal from the first starting sensor D11, the CPU 80a outputs starting opening winning information, which is game information capable of specifying the occurrence of starting opening winning, to the frame control board 82, and controls the effect. Output to substrate 81 . When the winning ball detection signal is input from the second start sensor D12, the CPU 80a outputs winning ball number information capable of specifying a predetermined number of winning balls (4 as an example) to the frame control board 82, Output to the control board 81 . Further, when the CPU 80a receives the winning ball detection signal from the second starting sensor D12, the CPU 80a outputs starting opening winning information to the frame control board 82 and to the effect control board 81.

When the winning ball detection signal is input from the count sensor D13, the CPU 80a outputs winning ball number information that can specify a predetermined number of winning balls (15 as an example) to the frame control board 82, and outputs the winning ball number information to the effect control board. output to 81. Further, when the CPU 80a receives a winning ball detection signal from the count sensor D13, the CPU 80a outputs to the frame control board 82 game information capable of identifying the occurrence of a large winning opening (hereinafter referred to as "large winning opening winning information"). Together, it is output to the effect control board 81 . When the winning ball detection signal is input from the normal sensor D14, the CPU 80a outputs winning ball number information that can specify a predetermined number of winning balls (e.g., 8) to the frame control board 82, and outputs the effect control board. output to 81. Further, when a winning ball detection signal is input from the normal sensor D14, the CPU 80a outputs normal winning information, which is game information capable of specifying occurrence of a normal winning, to the frame control board 82 and to the effect control board 81. do.

Of the board-side normal processing, the prescribed number achievement processing will be described.
The specified number achievement process is executed when a maximum difference number command is input from the frame control board 82 . When the maximum difference number command is input, the CPU 80a causes the RAM 80c to store the maximum difference number SC that can be specified from the maximum difference number command. When the maximum difference number SC is less than a predetermined value La (95000 as an example), the CPU 80a ends the specified number achievement process.

When the maximum difference number SC is equal to or greater than the predetermined value La, the CPU 80a determines whether or not a big hit game is being played. If the jackpot game is not in progress, the CPU 80a sets a progress impossibility flag in the RAM 80c. The CPU 80a sets a progress-impossible state flag in the RAM 80c, thereby controlling the progress-impossible state as a state relating to the progress of the game. The progress-impossible state is an example of a state in which the game cannot be progressed. The CPU 80 a outputs to the frame control board 82 and to the effect control board 81 a control command (hereinafter referred to as "disabled state command") that can specify that the game has been controlled to be in an unprogressable state. After that, the CPU 80a ends the prescribed number achievement process. It should be noted that the CPU 80a does not execute the prescribed number achievement process when the progress impossibility flag is set in the RAM 80c.

When the jackpot game is in progress, the CPU 80a does not set the progress impossibility flag in the RAM 80c. In other words, the CPU 80a does not control to the progress-impossible state. When the jackpot game is in progress, the CPU 80a causes the RAM 80c to store information (hereinafter referred to as "progress-impossible standby flag") that can be specified to control the progress-impossible state after the jackpot game ends. In other words, when the jackpot game is in progress, the CPU 80a does not cause the progress impossibility state, but controls the progress impossibility state when the jackpot game ends. The CPU 80a outputs to the frame control board 82 and to the effect control board 81 a control command (hereinafter referred to as a disabled state standby command) that can specify that the game is to be controlled to a disabled state after the jackpot game ends. After that, the CPU 80a ends the prescribed number achievement process. It should be noted that the CPU 80a does not execute the prescribed number achievement process when the progress impossible standby flag is set in the RAM 80c. The CPU 80a sets the progress-impossible state flag in the RAM 80c when the progress-impossible standby flag is set when the jackpot game ends. In other words, the CPU 80a controls so that the process cannot proceed. At this time, the CPU 80 a outputs the disabled state command to the frame control board 82 and to the effect control board 81 .

Incidentally, the progress-impossible standby flag and the progress-impossible state flag are erased when the RAM clear signal is input in the board-side power-on processing described above. The CPU 80a erases the progress-impossible state flag stored in the RAM 80c, thereby controlling the progress-enabled state as the state regarding the progress of the game. The progressable state is an example of a state in which the game can be progressed. The CPU 80 a outputs to the frame control board 82 and to the effect control board 81 a control command (hereinafter referred to as a possible state command) that can specify that the game has been controlled to the progressable state.

The progress-impossible standby flag and the progress-impossible state flag are not cleared until the RAM clear signal is input in the board-side power-on processing described above. For example, if the progress-impossible standby flag is set, the CPU 80a does not clear the progress-impossible standby flag unless the RAM clear signal is input when the power supply is started after being cut off. For example, if the progress-impossible state flag is set, the CPU 80a does not clear the progress-impossible state flag unless the RAM clear signal is input when the power supply is started after being cut off. In other words, the CPU 80a can be controlled from the progress-impossible state to the progress-possible state by operating the RAM clear switch 82h. When the power supply is started, the CPU 80a outputs an impossible state standby command to the frame control board 82 and to the effect control board 81 if the progress impossible standby flag is set. When the power supply is started, the CPU 80a outputs a disabled state command to the frame control board 82 and to the effect control board 81 if the progress disabled state flag is set.

As described above, the gaming machine 10 is configured to be controllable so that the game cannot progress when the maximum number of differences SC is greater than or equal to the predetermined value La. The game machine 10 is immediately controlled to a non-progress state when the maximum difference number SC becomes equal to or greater than a predetermined value La while the jackpot game is not being executed. For example, the gaming machine 10 is immediately controlled to the non-progress state even if the maximum difference number SC becomes equal to or greater than the predetermined value La while the special game is being executed. On the other hand, the game machine 10 is not controlled to be in the non-progress state until the big win game ends when the maximum difference number SC becomes equal to or greater than the predetermined value La while the big win game is being executed. The gaming machine 10 is controlled to be in an unprogressable state when the big win game ends when the maximum difference number SC is equal to or greater than a predetermined value La while the big win game is being executed.

The fact that the maximum number of differences SC is greater than or equal to the predetermined value La is an example of the establishment of a specific condition. The maximum difference number SC is information generated (counted) based on the number of prize balls awarded within the predetermined period Sa and the number of out balls discharged from the game area 20a within the predetermined period Sa. . That is, the specific condition is that the maximum difference number SC based on the number of prize balls given within the predetermined period Sa and the number of out balls discharged from the game area 20a within the predetermined period Sa reaches the predetermined value La. It is established when Then, the gaming machine 10 is controlled to a non-advancement state in which the game cannot be progressed when a specific condition is established. Although the details will be described later, the gaming machine 10 is configured such that the control related to the progress of the game is restricted as the game machine 10 is controlled to the non-progress state. In this embodiment, the CPU 80a, which is capable of controlling the game to be in an impossibility state in which the game cannot be progressed, functions as a disabling state control means when a specific condition is satisfied.

The CPU 80a sets the progress-impossible state flag or the progress-impossible standby flag in the RAM 80c when the maximum difference number SC is equal to or greater than the predetermined value La. That is, the CPU 80a sets the progress-impossible state flag or the progress-impossible standby flag in the RAM 80c when the specific condition is satisfied. Therefore, it can be said that the specific condition is established by storing the progress-impossible state flag in the RAM 80c. It can also be said that the specific condition is established by storing the progress-impossible standby flag in the RAM 80c.

The game machine 10 is controlled to a progressable state in which the game can be progressed by operating the RAM clear switch 82h. The gaming machine 10 is configured so that the control related to the progress of the game, which was restricted when the game machine 10 was controlled to the non-advancement state, is not restricted when the game is controlled to the non-progression state. In this embodiment, the CPU 80a, which can be controlled to a progressable state in which the game can be progressed by operating the RAM clear switch 82h, functions as a possible state control means.

Here, as described above, the maximum difference number SC increases as the game ball enters the first starting hole 23A, the second starting hole 23B, the big winning hole 23C, and the normal winning hole 23D. Therefore, the specific condition may be established when the first starting sensor D11 detects the game ball. Further, the specific condition may be established when the second starting sensor D12 detects the game ball. Further, the specific condition may be established when the count sensor D13 detects a game ball. Further, the specific condition may be established when the normal sensor D14 detects a game ball. On the other hand, the specific condition is not satisfied because the out sensor D30 has detected the game ball.

Of the board-side normal processes, the board-side error setting process will be described.
The board-side error setting process is a process of setting an error. As an example, errors that can be detected by the game control board 80 (CPU 80a) in the board-side error setting process include main unauthorized radio wave detection errors and communication line disconnection errors.

The detection condition for the main unauthorized radio wave detection error is that an abnormal radio wave has been detected a predetermined number of times k2 (eg, 10 times). The CPU 80a detects that an abnormal radio wave has been generated as a main unauthorized radio wave detection error. When the radio wave detection signal is input from the main radio wave sensor D19, the CPU 80a adds the number of times of main radio wave detection. Specifically, the CPU 80a adds 1 to the main radio wave detection count when the radio wave detection signal transitions from an off state to an on state. The CPU 80a causes the RAM 80c to store information that can specify the updated number of main radio wave detection times. The CPU 80a sets a main unauthorized radio wave detection error when the number of main radio wave detections reaches a predetermined number k2. The predetermined number of times k2 is not limited to 10 times. Any of 2 to 9 times may be used, or 11 times or more may be used. The predetermined number of times k2 may be one time, but is preferably a plurality of times.

The situation in which the main fraudulent radio wave detection error is set is a situation in which there is a high possibility that fraudulent activity using radio waves is being carried out. The main illegal radio wave detection error is canceled when the power is restored. The CPU 80a does not cancel the main illegal radio wave detection error setting until the power supply is cut off. In other words, there is no way to cancel the setting of the main illegal radio wave detection error other than the power restoration. For example, the setting of the main unauthorized radio wave detection error is not canceled even if the error cancellation switch 82f is pressed. For example, the setting of the main unauthorized radio wave detection error is not canceled even if the main radio wave sensor D19 stops detecting abnormal radio waves. In other words, the setting of the main unauthorized radio wave detection error is not canceled even if the cause of the setting of the main unauthorized radio wave detection error is eliminated.

When the CPU 80a is turned on after being turned off, the CPU 80a cancels the setting of the main unauthorized radio wave detection error. The CPU 80a may cancel the setting of the main unauthorized radio wave detection error when the power is turned off, and may cancel the setting of the main unauthorized radio wave detection error when the power is turned on. In addition, when the power is turned on after being turned off, the CPU 80a initializes the number of times of main radio wave detection stored in the RAM 80c. The main unauthorized radio wave detection error is detected as a confirmation period other than during the ball extraction state. In other words, the main unauthorized radio wave detection error is not set during the ball extraction state.

A communication line disconnection error is detected under the condition that communication between the game control board 80 and the frame control board 82 is not normally performed. The CPU 80a can detect a communication line disconnection error in the communication confirmation process described above. The CPU 80a specifies that communication with the frame control board 82 is not performed normally when response information is not input within a predetermined time tb (108 ms as an example) after outputting the start-up information. . Specifically, the CPU 80a measures the response time from when the start-up information is output until the response information is input after the start-up information is output. When the response information is input, the CPU 80a finishes measuring the response time. When the response time reaches the predetermined time tb, the CPU 80a outputs the start-up information again. The CPU 80a sets a communication line disconnection error when the number of times the start-up information is output (the number of times of start-up output) reaches a specified number of times (eg, 10 times).

A communication line disconnection error is canceled when the power is restored. The CPU 80a does not cancel the setting of the communication line disconnection error until the power supply is cut off. In other words, there is no way to cancel the communication line disconnection error setting except by restoring the power supply. For example, the communication line disconnection error setting is not canceled even if the error cancellation switch 82f is pressed. For example, the communication line disconnection error setting is not canceled even if response information is input from the frame control board 82 . In other words, the setting of the communication line disconnection error is not canceled even if the cause of the setting of the communication line disconnection error is resolved. A communication line disconnection error is detected as a confirmation period during and after the ball is pulled out. As an example, a communication line disconnection error is always detected from the time the power is turned on until the power is turned off.

The CPU 80 a outputs the main error command to the frame control board 82 and to the effect control board 81 when setting the error or canceling the setting of the error. The primary error commands include a control command that can specify that an error has been set (hereinafter referred to as a primary error setting command) and a control command that can specify that an error has been canceled (hereinafter referred to as a primary error reset command). command) and . The main error setting command is also a control command that can specify the type of set error. The main error clearing command is also a control command that can identify the type of error whose setting has been cleared.

Here, when the main error setting command is input, the CPU 82a controls the performance display monitor 82d so as to execute notification of the set error in the above-described frame-side error notification process. As an example, [P10] is displayed on the performance display monitor 82d in the main illegal radio wave detection error notification. A situation in which the communication line disconnection error is set is a situation in which communication between the game control board 80 and the frame control board 82 is not performed normally. Therefore, when the communication line disconnection error is set, the error code corresponding to the communication line disconnection error is not displayed on the performance display monitor 82d.

As described above, in the board-side error setting process, the CPU 80a can set the main unauthorized radio wave detection error according to the detection by the main radio wave sensor D19. The board-side error setting process is an example of radio wave detection error control, which is control related to main unauthorized radio wave detection errors. In this embodiment, the CPU 80a that can execute radio wave detection error control regarding the main unauthorized radio wave detection error in response to detection by the main radio wave sensor D19 functions as radio wave detection error control means. The CPU 80a can set a communication line disconnection error according to the response information from the frame control board 82 in the board-side error setting process.

Various processes executed by the effect control board 81 (CPU 81a) will be described.
The effect power recovery process will be described.
When the initialization command is input, the CPU 81a controls a part or all of the effect executing section that constitutes the effect device ES, and causes the RAM clear notification (initialization notification) to be executed. As an example, the RAM clear notification is executed by outputting a voice that can specify the execution of RAM clearing, such as the voice of a person who reads out the character string "RAM clear", from the effect sound unit 12 . As an example, the RAM clear notification is executed in such a manner that the effect light emitting section 14 emits light in a light emitting pattern dedicated to RAM clear. As an example, the RAM clear notification is executed by displaying an image that can specify the execution of RAM clear, such as a character string "RAM clear", on the effect display unit 19 . The CPU 81a controls the effect device ES to end the RAM clearing notification when a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the RAM clearing notification. Further, when the initialization command is input, the CPU 81a controls the effect display section 19 so as to display a combination of a predetermined background image and a predetermined effect symbol. CPU81a will control the production|presentation movable part 91 so that a predetermined|prescribed operation may be performed, if the initialization command is input. As an example, the predetermined action by the effect movable part 91 is an initial action (so-called initial action) of displacing the effect movable part 91 from the effect position to the original position after displacing the effect movable part 91 from the original position to the effect position. is.

When the power recovery command is input, the CPU 81a controls a part or all of the effect executing section that constitutes the effect device ES, and causes the power recovery notification to be executed. As an example, the power restoration notification is executed by outputting a voice that can identify the restart of the power supply from the production voice unit 12, such as a person's voice reading out the character string "power is being restored". As an example, the power recovery notification is executed by causing the effect light emitting unit 14 to emit light in a light emission pattern dedicated to power recovery. As an example, the power recovery notification is performed by displaying an image that can identify the restart of the power supply, such as a character string “power is being recovered”, on the effect display unit 19 . The CPU 81a controls the effect device ES to end the power restoration notification when a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the power restoration notification. The configuration is not limited to this, and the CPU 81a may be configured not to execute the power restoration notification. Further, when the power restoration command is input, the CPU 81a controls the performance display section 19 to display a combination of performance symbols different from the combination of the predetermined background image and the predetermined performance symbols. CPU81a will control the production|presentation movable part 91 so that an initial operation|movement (initial operation|movement) may be performed, if a power restoration command is input.

The effect game processing will be explained. The effect game process is a process for executing the effect game as one of the display effects related to the special game during execution of the special game. When the CPU 81a inputs the variation start command and the special symbol command, the CPU 81a controls the effect device ES including the effect display section 19 so as to execute the effect game. Specifically, when the variation start command is input, the CPU 81a determines the effect pattern (effect content) of the effect game based on the variation pattern that can be specified from the change start command. In addition, when the special symbol command is input, the CPU 81a determines a symbol combination to be fixed and displayed in the effect game based on the special symbol that can be specified from the special symbol command. When the CPU 81a can specify a big hit pattern from the special symbol command, the CPU 81a determines a big hit pattern combination. When the chance symbol can be specified from the special symbol command, the CPU 81a determines a non-jackpot symbol combination. The CPU 81a determines a non-jackpot symbol combination when the symbol that is deviated from the special symbol command can be specified.

As shown in FIG. 11, the CPU 81a controls the effect display section 19 so as to start the variable display of the effect symbols in each symbol row with the input of the variation start command as a trigger. That is, the CPU 81a starts the effect game. As an example, the effect game is performed by variably displaying (scrolling) the effect symbols of the left symbol row Hz, the middle symbol row Nz, and the right symbol row Mz in a predetermined direction.

Further, when executing a predetermined effect in relation to the effect game, the CPU 81a controls the effect device ES including the effect display unit 19 so as to execute the effect. As an example, the predetermined effect includes an advance notice effect. The advance notice effect is a effect of suggesting or notifying whether or not the special game being executed will result in a big win (big win expectation level). As an example, the advance notice effect includes a movable effect. The movable effect includes an effect in which the effect movable part 91 is displaced from the original position to the effect position and stopped at the effect position. As an example, the degree of expectation for a big win when the movable effect is executed is higher than the degree of expectation for a big win when the movable effect is not executed.

When a predetermined timing comes after starting the effect game, the CPU 81a temporarily stops and displays the symbol combination, and also, with the input of the fluctuation end command as a trigger, stops and confirms the symbol combination. It should be noted that the CPU 81a may cause the symbol combination to be fixed and displayed when the variation time set in the variation pattern elapses, regardless of the variation end command. In this case, the fluctuation end command may be omitted. By the way, in the effect display section 19, after the symbol combination is fixed and stopped, the fixed and stopped symbol combination continues to be fixed and stopped until the next special game is started.

The pending game display process will be described. The suspended game display process is a process for displaying a suspended image H as one of the display effects related to the special game whose execution is suspended.
The CPU 81a specifies which of the low-ball-entering-percentage state and the high-ball-entering-percentage state is controlled based on the input of the low-ball-entering-percentage state command or the high-ball-entering-percentage state command. When the low ball entry rate state is controlled, the CPU 81a controls the effect display section 19 to display the pending image H when the first pending number command is input. Specifically, when the CPU 81a inputs the first reservation number command while being controlled to the low ball entry rate state, the execution is suspended based on the first reservation number that can be specified from the first reservation number command. The effect display part 19 is controlled so as to display the pending image H corresponding to the special game being played. In addition, even if the CPU 81a inputs the second reservation number command while being controlled to the low ball entry rate state, the reservation image H is displayed based on the second reservation number that can be specified from the second reservation number command. do not display.

In the case of being controlled to the high ball entry rate state, the CPU 81a controls the effect display section 19 to display the pending image H when the second pending number command is input. Specifically, when the CPU 81a inputs the second reservation number command while being controlled to the high ball entry rate state, the execution is suspended based on the second reservation number that can be specified from the second reservation number command. The effect display part 19 is controlled so as to display the pending image H corresponding to the special game being played. In addition, even if the CPU 81a inputs the first reservation number command while being controlled to the high ball entry rate state, the reservation image H is displayed based on the first reservation number that can be specified from the first reservation number command. do not display.

As shown in FIG. 11, the CPU 81a controls the effect display unit 19 so that the pending image H1 among the pending images H1 to H4 is displayed when the first pending number is "1" in the low ball entry rate state. do. The CPU 81a controls the effect display unit 19 to display the pending images H1 and H2 out of the pending images H1 to H4 when the first pending number is "2" in the low ball entry rate state. The CPU 81a controls the effect display unit 19 so that the reserved images H1 to H3 among the reserved images H1 to H4 are displayed when the first reserved number is "3" in the low ball entry rate state. The CPU 81a controls the effect display section 19 so that the reserved images H1 to H4 are displayed when the first reserved number is "4" in the low ball entry rate state. The CPU 81a controls the effect display section 19 so that none of the reserved images H1 to H4 is displayed when the first reserved number is "0" in the low ball entry rate state.

The CPU 81a controls the effect display unit 19 so that the pending image H1 among the pending images H1 to H4 is displayed when the second pending number is "1" in the high ball-entering rate state. The CPU 81a controls the effect display unit 19 so that the pending images H1 and H2 out of the pending images H1 to H4 are displayed when the second pending number is "2" in the high ball-entering rate state. The CPU 81a controls the effect display unit 19 so that the reserved images H1 to H3 among the reserved images H1 to H4 are displayed when the second reserved number is "3" in the high ball-entering rate state. The CPU 81a controls the effect display unit 19 so that the reserved images H1 to H4 are displayed when the second reserved number is "4" in the high ball-entering rate state. The CPU 81a controls the effect display unit 19 so that none of the pending images H1 to H4 is displayed when the second pending number is "0" in the high ball-entering rate state.

The pending image H1 is displayed in the pending display area R1a in the image display area 19a of the effect display section 19. FIG. The pending image H2 is displayed in the pending display area R2a in the image display area 19a of the effect display section 19. FIG. The pending image H3 is displayed in the pending display area R3a in the image display area 19a of the effect display section 19. FIG. The pending image H4 is displayed in the pending display area R4a in the image display area 19a of the effect display section 19. FIG.

A suspended image H corresponding to the special game to be executed first among the suspended special games is displayed in the suspended display region R1a. For example, in the low ball entry rate state, a suspended image H corresponding to the first special game to be executed first among the suspended first special games is displayed in the suspended display region R1a. For example, in the high ball-entering rate state, a suspended image H corresponding to the second special game to be executed first among the suspended second special games is displayed in the suspended display region R1a. A suspended image H corresponding to the special game to be executed second among the suspended special games is displayed in the suspended display region R2a. A suspended image H corresponding to the special game to be executed third among the suspended special games is displayed in the suspended display region R3a. A suspended image H corresponding to the special game to be executed fourth among the suspended special games is displayed in the suspended display region R4a. The pending image H is displayed in a display area in the effect display section 19 in which the order in which the corresponding special game is executed can be specified. Thus, the effect display unit 19 can display the suspended image H corresponding to the special game whose execution is suspended.

When the CPU 81a inputs the variation start command, the CPU 81a controls the effect display section 19 so as to execute the pending movement effect. The pending movement effect is executed in such a manner that the pending image H is moved to change the display area in which the pending image H is displayed. Specifically, in the effect display unit 19, execution of a new first special game is started in the low ball-entering rate state, and as the execution order of the suspended first special game is advanced, a suspended movement is performed. A performance is performed. In addition, in the gaming machine 10, execution of a new second special game is started in the high ball entry rate state, and a pending movement effect is executed as the execution order of the suspended second special game is advanced. be done.

As an example, when the pending movement effect is executed, in the effect display unit 19, the pending image H displayed in the pending display region R4a moves to the pending display region R3a and is displayed in the pending display region R3a. The reserved image H moves to the reserved display area R2a. In addition, in the effect display unit 19, the pending image H displayed in the pending display region R2a moves to the pending display region R1a, and the pending image H displayed in the pending display region R1a moves to the in-execution display region. Move to ZR. The in-execution display area ZR will be described later. At this time, the pending image H is not displayed in the pending display region R4a. Then, the suspension image H can be displayed in the suspension display region R4a when the execution of the special game is newly suspended.

The executed game display processing will be described. The running game display process is a process for displaying the running image ZG as one of the display effects related to the special game being run.
When the CPU 81a inputs a variation start command for the first special game while being controlled to the low ball-entering rate state, the CPU 81a displays a running image corresponding to the first special game whose execution is started based on the variation start command. The effect display section 19 is controlled to display ZG. The CPU 81a controls the effect display section 19 so as to hide the running image ZG when the variation end command is input. Note that even if the CPU 81a inputs a variation start command for the second special game while being controlled to the low ball-entering rate state, the CPU 81a does not allow the execution corresponding to the second special game being executed based on the variation start command. The middle image ZG is not displayed.

When the variation start command for the second special game is input while the CPU 81a is being controlled to the high ball entry rate state, the CPU 81a displays the running image ZG corresponding to the second special game being performed based on the variation start command. The effect display unit 19 is controlled to display. The CPU 81a controls the effect display section 19 so as to hide the running image ZG when the variation end command is input. It should be noted that even if the CPU 81a inputs the variation start command for the first special game while being controlled to the high ball-entering rate state, the CPU 81a performs the execution corresponding to the first special game under execution based on the variation start command. The middle image ZG is not displayed.

The in-execution image ZG is displayed in the in-execution display area ZR in the image display area 19 a of the effect display section 19 . For example, in the low ball entry rate state, a running image ZG corresponding to the first special game being run is displayed in the running display area ZR. In the low ball entry rate state, the running image ZG is not displayed in the running display area ZR when the first special game is not running. For example, in the high ball entry rate state, a running image ZG corresponding to the second special game being run is displayed in the running display area ZR. In the high ball entry rate state, the running image ZG is not displayed in the running display area ZR when the second special game is not being run. Thus, the effect display section 19 can display the running image ZG corresponding to the special game being run.

A description will be given of the jackpot effect processing. The big-hit effect processing is a process for executing an effect (hereinafter referred to as a big-hit effect) during the big-hit game. When the opening command is input, the CPU 81a controls the effect device ES to execute the opening effect. When the round command is input, the CPU 81a controls the effect device ES to execute the round effect. When the ending start command is input, the CPU 81a controls the effect device ES to execute the ending effect. When the ending end command is input, the CPU 81a controls the effect device ES to end the ending effect.

Acquisition number effect processing will be described. Acquisition number effect processing is the number of game balls acquired during the period from when the jackpot game is given in the normal game (low probability low ball entry rate state) to when the jackpot game is not given and is controlled to the normal game ( This is a process for executing an effect (hereinafter referred to as an acquired number effect) for suggesting or notifying the acquired number Kt). In other words, the acquired number effect processing is an effect of suggesting or notifying the number of game balls acquired during the consecutive wins after the so-called first win. The acquisition number Kt is stored in the RAM 81c.

The CPU 81a controls the effect device ES to execute the win number effect during the jackpot game. The CPU 81a controls the effect device ES to execute the winning number effect in the high ball entry rate state. On the other hand, the CPU 81a controls the effect device ES so as not to execute the acquired number effect in the low ball entry rate state. When the opening command is input, the CPU 81a starts the number-of-acquisitions effect. When the opening command is input, the CPU 81a starts the number-of-acquisitions effect. The CPU 81a controls the effect device ES so as to execute the winning number effect until the high-ball-entering-rate state is controlled to the low-ball-entering-rate state (until the low-ball-entering-rate state command is input). When the CPU 81a inputs the low ball entry rate state command during the non-jackpot game, the CPU 81a controls the effect device ES so as to end the winning number effect.

As shown in FIG. 12, the CPU 81a controls the effect display section 19 so as to display a character string Ks that can specify the number of wins Kt when executing the win number effect. When the information on the number of winning balls is input, the CPU 81a adds the number of winning balls Pc that can be specified from the information on the number of winning balls to the number of winning Kt. In other words, the CPU 81a increases the winning number Kt in accordance with the awarded balls. When the acquired number Kt is increased, the CPU 81a controls the effect display section 19 so as to display the character string Ks that can specify the acquired number Kt after the increase. The acquisition number effect is not limited to this, and may be configured to be executed, for example, in a manner in which a character or the like is displayed according to the acquisition number Kt. For example, different characters may be displayed when the acquired number Kt is "0 to 9999", "10000 to 19999", and "20000 or more". The CPU 81a controls the effect display section 19 so as to update the effect content of the winning number effect in response to awarding of prize balls. The CPU 81a initializes the winning number Kt (0 as an example) when the game is controlled to the normal game without the jackpot game being awarded. The acquired number Kt is also initialized when the power supply is interrupted and restarted.

As an example, when the acquired number Kt is "10000", the CPU 81a controls the effect display section 19 so that the character string Ks "10000pt" is displayed on the effect display section 19. FIG. After that, for example, when the first start sensor D11 detects a game ball and the acquired winning ball number information capable of specifying "4" as the winning ball number is input, the CPU 81a selects "10004" as the winning number Kt. Store in the RAM 81c. Then, the CPU 81a controls the effect display section 19 so that the character string Ks "10004pt" is displayed on the effect display section 19. FIG. In this way, the CPU 81a updates the effect contents of the winning number effect in the effect display section 19 in response to awarding of prize balls. The effect display unit 19 can execute an acquisition number effect in which the content of the effect is updated in response to awarding of prize balls. The CPU 81a controls the effect display section 19 so as to hide the character string Ks when ending the win number effect.

The firing intensity effect processing will be described. The shooting intensity effect processing is a process for executing an effect (hereinafter referred to as a shooting intensity effect) that can specify which of left-handed and right-handed hitting is recommended as an effect related to the shooting intensity of the game ball. The firing intensity rendering includes a first firing intensity rendering that can specify that left-handed shooting is recommended, and a second firing intensity rendering that can specify that right-handed shooting is recommended.

The CPU 81a controls the effect device ES to execute the second firing intensity effect during the jackpot game. The CPU 81a controls the effect device ES to execute the second firing intensity effect during a non-jackpot game and in a state of high ball entry rate. The second firing intensity effect is an example of a special effect. The CPU 81a controls the effect device ES to execute the first firing intensity effect during a non-jackpot game and in a low ball-entering rate state. The first firing intensity effect is an example of a special effect.

When the opening command is input, the CPU 81a controls the effect device ES to start the second firing intensity effect. The CPU 81a controls the effect device ES to continuously execute the second firing intensity effect until the jackpot game ends (until the ending end command is input). When the ending end command is input, the CPU 81a controls the effect device ES to end the second firing intensity effect. Alternatively, the CPU 81a may terminate the second firing intensity presentation when a predetermined time has elapsed after starting the second firing intensity presentation.

When the CPU 81a inputs the high ball entry rate state command, the CPU 81a controls the effect device ES to start the second firing intensity effect. The CPU 81a controls the effect device ES to execute the second firing intensity effect until the state of the high ball-entering rate state is changed to the state of the low ball-entering rate state (until the low-ball-entering rate state command is input). When the CPU 81a inputs the low ball entry rate state command, the CPU 81a controls the effect device ES to end the second firing intensity effect. Alternatively, the CPU 81a may terminate the second firing intensity presentation when a predetermined time has elapsed after starting the second firing intensity presentation. It should be noted that, when a jackpot game is provided in the high ball entry rate state, the CPU 81a may continue to execute the second firing intensity effect. Further, when the high ball entry rate state is controlled after the end of the jackpot game, the CPU 81a may continue to execute the second firing intensity effect.

The CPU 81a controls the effect device ES to execute the first firing intensity effect when the low ball-entering rate state command is input when the jackpot game is not provided. Until the CPU 81a is controlled from the low-ball-entering-rate state to the high-ball-entering-rate state (until the high-ball-entering-rate state command is input), or until the jackpot game is provided (until the opening command is input), The effect device ES is controlled so as to execute the first firing intensity effect. When the CPU 81a inputs the high ball entry rate state command, the CPU 81a controls the effect device ES to end the first firing intensity effect. When the opening command is input, the CPU 81a controls the effect device ES to end the first firing intensity effect. Not limited to this, the CPU 81a may end the first firing intensity presentation when a predetermined period of time has elapsed after starting the first shooting intensity presentation.

As shown in FIG. 12, as an example, when executing the second firing intensity effect, the CPU 81a displays a character string Hk1 reading "Right shot" and an arrow image Yk1 imitating a "Right arrow". , controls the effect display unit 19 . When ending the second firing intensity effect, the CPU 81a controls the effect display section 19 so as to hide the character string Hk1 and the arrow image Yk1. Further, although not shown, as an example, when executing the first firing intensity effect, the CPU 81a displays a character string Hk2 of "left shot" and an arrow image Yk2 imitating a "left arrow". It controls the performance display section 19 . When ending the first firing intensity effect, the CPU 81a controls the effect display section 19 so as to hide the character string Hk2 and the arrow image Yk2.

In this way, the effect device ES can execute the first firing intensity effect regarding the firing intensity of the game ball. The first firing intensity effect is an effect that can specify that a left-hand shot is recommended. The effect device ES can execute a second firing intensity effect related to the firing intensity of the game ball. The second firing intensity effect is an effect that can specify that a right-hand shot is recommended. As described above, it is recommended to hit to the right during a jackpot game. Also, when the ball entry rate is high, it is recommended to hit right. In the gaming machine 10, the second firing intensity presentation is executed during the big winning game or when the ball entering rate is high. On the other hand, when a non-jackpot game is in progress and the ball entry rate is low, it is recommended to hit left. In the gaming machine 10, when the non-jackpot game is being played and the ball entry rate is low, the first shooting intensity presentation is executed.

The transition suggestion effect processing will be described. The transition suggesting effect process is a process for executing an effect (hereinafter referred to as a transition suggesting effect) for suggesting or notifying that the low-ball-entering-percentage state is controlled to the high-ball-entering-percentage state.

The CPU 81a, when a special symbol command is input during a normal game (low-probability low ball-entering rate state), determines whether or not a special symbol identifiable from the special symbol command is a chance symbol. If it is not a chance symbol, the CPU 81a decides not to execute the transition suggesting effect. If it is a chance symbol, the CPU 81a controls the effect device ES so as to execute the shift suggestion effect. The CPU 81a controls the effect device ES so as to execute the shift suggestion effect during execution of the special game corresponding to the input special symbol command. In other words, the transition suggesting effect is executed during the execution of the special game in which the chance symbols are fixed and stopped during the normal game. Note that the transition suggesting effect is not executed during execution of a special game in which the chance symbols are fixed and displayed in a high-probability state or a high-ball entry rate state. Further, the transition suggesting effect is not executed during execution of the special game in which the big win symbols or the losing symbols are fixed and stopped.

The CPU 81a controls the effect device ES to execute the transition suggesting effect until the low-ball-entering-rate state is controlled to the high-ball-entering-rate state (until the high-ball-entering-rate state command is input). When the CPU 81a inputs the high ball entry rate state command, the CPU 81a controls the effect device ES to end the transition suggestion effect. Not limited to this, the CPU 81a may end the transition suggesting effect when a predetermined time has elapsed after starting the transition suggesting effect.

As described above, the gaming machine 10 is in the low probability state and the low ball entry rate state, and when the chance symbol is fixed and stopped in the special game, the gaming machine 10 is controlled to the high ball entry rate state. configured as follows. Therefore, it can be said that the transition suggesting effect is executed during execution of the special game in a situation where the low ball-entering rate state is controlled to the high ball-entering rate state after the end of the special game. In this way, the effect device ES is controlled to the high ball-entering rate state during execution of the predetermined special game in a situation where the state is controlled from the low-ball-entering rate state to the high ball-entering rate state after the end of the predetermined special game. A transition-suggestion rendering that can be specified to be performed is executable.

As shown in FIG. 13, as an example, the CPU 81a controls the effect display unit 19 so as to display a character string Kj "transition to high ball entry rate state" when executing the transition suggesting effect. The transition suggestion effect may be any effect that can be specified to be controlled from a low ball-entering rate state to a high ball-entering rate state. It may be a production content that includes a mode and can specify the production mode to be shifted. Further, for example, the transition suggesting effect may be effect contents that can specify that the chance symbols are displayed in a fixed stop state in the special game. When ending the transition suggesting effect, the CPU 81a controls the effect display unit 19 so as to hide the character string Kj.

The progress-impossible standby effect process will be described. The progress-impossible standby effect process is a process for executing an effect (hereinafter referred to as a progress-impossible standby effect) that suggests or notifies that the game will be controlled to the progress-impossible state after the jackpot game ends.

When the CPU 81a inputs the disabled state standby command, the CPU 81a controls the effect device ES to start the disabled state standby effect. The CPU 81a controls the effect device ES to continuously execute the progress-impossible standby effect until the jackpot game ends (until the ending end command is input). When the ending end command is input, the CPU 81a controls the effect device ES to end the progress-impossible standby effect. Not limited to this, the CPU 81a may end the progress-impossible standby effect when a predetermined time has elapsed after starting the progress-impossible standby effect.

As shown in FIG. 14, as an example, the CPU 81a controls the effect display section 19 so as to display the message image Mg when the progress-impossible standby effect is to be executed. The message image Mg includes a character string Sg as an example of information that can specify that the game is controlled to be in an unprogressable state after the jackpot game ends. The non-proceeding waiting effect may be any effect that can specify that the game is controlled to the non-progressing state after the end of the jackpot game. It can be content. The CPU 81a controls the effect display section 19 so as to hide the message image Mg when ending the progress-impossible standby effect.

As described above, the disabled state standby command is a control command output from the game control board 80 when the maximum difference number SC becomes equal to or greater than the predetermined value La during the jackpot game. In other words, the gaming machine 10 suggests or notifies that the game machine 10 is controlled in a non-progressive state after the end of the jackpot game when a specific condition is satisfied by the maximum difference number SC becoming equal to or greater than the predetermined value La during the jackpot game. configured to

The impossibility effect processing will be described. The impossibility effect processing is a process for executing an effect (hereinafter referred to as impossibility effect) that suggests or notifies that the game is controlled to an impossibility state.

When the CPU 81a inputs the disabled state command, the CPU 81a controls the effect device ES to start the disabled effect. The CPU 81a controls the effect device ES to continuously execute the impossibility effect until the power supply is cut off. Not limited to this, the CPU 81a may end the impossibility effect when a predetermined time has elapsed after starting the impossibility effect.

As an example, the CPU 81a controls the effect display section 19 so as to display the message image Mh when executing the impossibility effect. As an example, the message image Mh includes an image that can specify that the game has been controlled to an unprogressive state, such as a character string "Controlled to an impractical state in which the game cannot be played".

The effect side error notification process will be described. The effect-side error notification process is a process of notifying the detected (set) error in a predetermined notification mode when an error is detected (set) in the gaming machine 10 . The errors detected in the gaming machine 10 include the frame unauthorized radio wave detection error, the communication error within the managed gaming machine, the door opening error, the main unauthorized radio wave detection error, and the communication line disconnection error.

The CPU 81a controls the effect device ES so as to execute error notification set in the gaming machine 10. FIG. When the CPU 81a inputs the frame error setting command or the main error setting command, the CPU 81a starts error notification according to the input control command. When the CPU 81a inputs the frame error cancellation command or the main error cancellation command, the CPU 81a terminates the notification of the error according to the inputted control command.

As an example, when an error is set, the CPU 81a controls the effect display section 19 to display an image that can identify the error being set. For example, the frame unauthorized radio wave detection error is notified by displaying an image that can identify that the frame unauthorized radio wave detection error is set, such as a character string "frame unauthorized radio wave detection error", on the effect display unit 19. executed. For example, the notification of the door open error is executed by displaying on the effect display section 19 an image that can specify that the door open error is set, such as a character string "the door is open".

When a plurality of types of errors are set, the CPU 81a executes notification of the error with the highest priority among the set error notifications. As an example, when multiple types of errors are set, the priority is "frame unauthorized radio wave detection error > main unauthorized radio wave detection error > communication error in managed game machine > communication line disconnection error > door open error". . Not limited to this, the CPU 81a may execute notification of all set errors when a plurality of types of errors are set. When the error is cleared, the CPU 81a controls the effect display section 19 so as not to display the image that can identify the cleared error.

Here, the operation when shooting a game ball will be described.
The shooting and supply of game balls are realized by a combination of control of the supply section 61 by the frame control board 82 (CPU 80a) and control of the shooting section 65 by the shooting control board 83 (shooting control circuit 83a). A series of operations (hereinafter referred to as a shooting sequence) executed by the shooting control circuit 83a to shoot a game ball and processing of the frame control board 82 will be described in detail below. The firing sequence is executable when a firing condition is satisfied, and is an example of control for performing a firing operation by the firing unit 65 and a supply operation by the supply unit 61 .

The operation of the firing control board 83 (the firing control circuit 83a) will be described.
As shown in FIG. 15, when the stop signal is off, the firing enable signal of the frame control board 82 is turned on at time T11, and the touch signal is turned on at time T12. The operable condition of 66a is established. Subsequently, at time T13, the input of the volume signal starts in response to the operation of the firing operation unit 15 (handle lever 15a), and at time T14, the voltage of the volume signal (shown as dial voltage in the figure) reaches the threshold. When it exceeds, the shooting condition of the game ball is established. In the drawing, "idle shot" indicates a situation in which the shooting unit 65 performs a shooting operation but the game ball is not shot, and "shooting" indicates a situation in which the shooting unit 65 performs a shooting operation and the game ball is shot. indicate the situation.

The shooting control circuit 83a repeatedly executes the shooting sequence when the game ball shooting condition is satisfied. The shooting condition for the game ball is established when all the first to fourth conditions are satisfied. The first condition is satisfied by being in a shooting permission state in which shooting of game balls is permitted. The second condition is satisfied by being in a contact detection state in which the touch signal is turned on and contact with the firing operation unit 15 is detected. The third condition is an operation detection state in which it is detected that the amount of operation of the firing operation unit 15 (handle lever 15a) exceeds a predetermined amount by the voltage of the volume signal exceeding the threshold. It is filled. The fourth condition is satisfied by a non-stop state in which an operation to stop the shooting of game balls is not detected because the stop signal is in an OFF state.

At time T15, when the prescribed time t11 has passed since the firing condition was established, the firing control circuit 83a supplies the driving current to the firing solenoid 66a according to the firing timing pulse. This drives the firing solenoid 66a. The voltage of the drive current at this time corresponds to the voltage of the volume signal at time T15. That is, the emission control circuit 83a sets the emission intensity by referring to the voltage of the volume signal. The holding circuit of the firing control circuit 83a newly holds (updates) the voltage value of the volume signal at this time. As an example, the specified time t11 is 37.5 ms, and the drive signal output time t12 is 16 ms. The firing control circuit 83a outputs the subtraction reference signal to the frame control board 82 for a specified time t13 (eg, 37.5 ms) from time T15 when the drive current is output.

The firing control circuit 83a outputs the drive current to the firing solenoid 66a, and at time T16, when the specified time t14 (eg, 562.5 ms) has passed, the firing condition is satisfied. At time T17 after , a drive current is supplied to the firing solenoid 66a. The firing control circuit 83a outputs the subtraction reference signal to the frame control board 82 for a specified time t13 from the time T17 when the drive current is supplied.

Assume that the stop signal is turned on by pressing the firing stop button 15b at time T18 before the specified time t14 elapses. That is, the fourth condition is not satisfied. After that, at time T19 after a specified time t14 has elapsed since the drive current was supplied to the firing solenoid 66a, the firing condition is not met. In this case, the firing control circuit 83a supplies the drive current to the firing solenoid 66a at time T20 when the specified time t11 has elapsed from time T19. The voltage of the drive current at this time corresponds to the voltage of the volume signal at time T20. In other words, the intensity of the firing operation by the firing section 65 is set with reference to the operation amount of the firing operation section 15 . In this way, the shooting section 65 is configured to shoot a game ball according to the operation of the shooting operation section 15 . Also, the holding circuit of the firing control circuit 83a newly holds the voltage value of the volume signal at this time. On the other hand, the firing control circuit 83a does not output the subtraction reference signal to the frame control board 82 at time T20 (indicated by the dashed line in the drawing).

After that, if the stop signal remains on, the firing conditions are not met at times T21 and T23 when the specified time t14 has elapsed since the previous supply of the drive current. Therefore, the firing control circuit 83a supplies the drive current at times T22 and T24 when the specified time t11 has elapsed from the times T21 and T23, respectively, but does not output the subtraction reference signal (indicated by the dashed line in the figure). The voltage of the drive current at this time is a voltage corresponding to the voltage of the volume signal at times T22 and T24. The holding circuit of the firing control circuit 83a newly holds the voltage value of the volume signal at each time point T22, T24. That is, the holding circuit stores the most recent voltage of the volume signal for each firing operation. With such a configuration, the firing solenoid 66a is driven at each firing cycle t15. Then, it is determined whether or not the firing condition is satisfied at the timing before the predetermined time t11 with respect to the firing period t15. The timing before the specified time t11 based on the drive timing (firing cycle t15) of the firing solenoid 66a is the determination timing for determining whether or not the firing condition is satisfied. The firing period t15 is equal to the sum of specified time t11 and specified time t14. As an example, the firing period t15 is 600 ms.

Control of the frame control board 82 (CPU 82a) will be described.
When the subtraction reference signal transitions to the ON state, the CPU 82a waits for a specified time t16. The specified time t16 is a time (16 ms as an example) equal to the driving time of the firing solenoid 66a. Next, the CPU 82a supplies a drive current to the supply solenoid 63b to drive the supply solenoid 63b. That is, the movable piece 63a performs one supply operation. When the movable piece 63a performs one supply operation, the leading game ball among the game balls K lined up in the supply entrance side passage 62a is discharged to the supply exit side passage 62b.

As described above, the subtraction reference signal is output when the game ball shooting condition is satisfied. The subtraction reference signal is not output when the shooting conditions for the game ball are not satisfied. In other words, the game ball is not supplied to the shooting section 65 as the shooting condition for the game ball is no longer satisfied. Therefore, in the gaming machine 10, the game ball is prevented from remaining at the hitting position 67 when the game ball shooting condition is no longer satisfied. In other words, when the shooting condition is no longer satisfied, the game ball does not exist on the downstream side of the ejection mechanism 63 in principle.

A ball extraction operation in the gaming machine 10 will be described.
It is preferable to perform the ball removing operation in the ball removing state. In the state of ball extraction, an error of a type that can be detected as a confirmation interval other than during the state of ball extraction is not detected, the error is not set, and the error is not notified. In other words, the ball-unloaded state can be said to be a state in which the various sensors used for error detection are disabled or a state in which the detection results of the various sensors are not accepted except during the ball-unloaded state.

As described above, the recovery mechanism 30 is configured by combining downwardly extending passages or downwardly sloping passages. In other words, the winning path 31, the non-winning path 32, the foul path 33, the merging path 35, and the circulation path 37 are all paths that extend downward or slope downward. Therefore, when a game ball is received from the game board 20 into one of the receiving openings 30a to 30c, it can flow down the passage due to the action of gravity and finally reach the transport section 52. A portion where a game ball can be detected by the transport inlet sensor D28 and the first ball extracting portion 71 are arranged in this order upstream of the transport portion 52 . Therefore, the game ball circulates through the portion that can be detected by the transfer entrance sensor D28 and the first ball extraction portion 71 in this order.

Suppose that the lever (not shown) of the first ball extracting portion 71 is operated to displace the opening/closing piece 71c to the open position in the ball extracting state. The ball extraction hole 71b is opened in the first connecting portion 71a. As a result, the game ball in the first connection portion 71a is discharged out of the machine through the ball extraction hole 71b. In addition, in the first ball extraction portion 71, as the game balls are sequentially discharged from the ball extraction hole 71b to the outside of the machine, the game balls in the passages 31 to 33, 35, and 37 constituting the recovery mechanism 30 are Move forward toward the transport section 52 . Finally, all the game balls in the passages 31 to 33, 35, 37 are discharged out of the machine through the open ball extraction hole 71b.

It is also assumed that the lever (not shown) of the second ball extractor 72 is operated to displace the opening/closing piece 72c to the open position. The ball extraction hole 72b is opened in the second connecting portion 72a. As a result, the game ball in the second connection portion 72a is discharged to the ball extraction passage 73 from the ball extraction hole 72b. In addition, in the second connection portion 72a, as the game balls are sequentially discharged from the ball extraction hole 72b to the ball extraction passage 73, the game balls in the supply inlet side passage 62a are directed toward the second connection portion 72a. Advance. In addition, in the ball extraction state, the conveying section 52 is driven. In other words, the game balls inside the conveying portion 52 are discharged to the supply entrance side passage 62a, and further advance toward the second connecting portion 72a. Then, the game ball that has reached the second connection portion 72a flows into the ball extraction passage 73 from the ball extraction hole 72b.

The ball extraction passage 73 is configured by combining passages extending downward or passages inclined downward. Therefore, when the game ball flows into the ball extraction passage 73 , it flows through the ball extraction passage 73 and reaches the first ball extraction portion 71 . The game ball is ejected out of the machine from the ball extraction hole 71b if the ball extraction hole 71b is in an open state.

Next, the prescribed number P0, which is the number of game balls to be circulated inside the gaming machine 10, will be described.
For example, the manager or the like of the gaming machine 10 can cause game balls to flow into the distribution mechanism 29 from the receiving ports 30a to 30c after the maintenance work is completed. A manager or the like of the gaming machine 10 can allow any number of game balls to flow into the circulation mechanism 29 . As a result, the number of game balls circulated inside the gaming machine 10 can be increased. Further, as described above, the manager of the gaming machine 10 can extract the game ball from the circulation mechanism 29 by using the ball extraction state.

Next, a detailed description will be given of the processing executed in the gaming machine 10 when the game is controlled to the non-advancement state.
As described above, the gaming machine 10 is configured to be controllable so that the game cannot progress when the maximum number of differences SC is greater than or equal to the predetermined value La. The game machine 10 is configured so as to control the game to a non-progressive state immediately when the maximum difference number SC becomes equal to or greater than a predetermined value La while the jackpot game is not being executed. The game machine 10 is configured to be controlled to a non-progressing state when the big win game ends when the maximum difference number SC becomes equal to or greater than a predetermined value La while the big win game is being executed.

First, in the game control board 80 (CPU 80a), a description will be given of the processing that is executed when the game is controlled to the non-advancement state.
When the progress impossible state flag is set in the RAM 80c, the CPU 80a performs special symbol input processing, special symbol start processing, normal symbol input processing, normal symbol start processing, winning processing, specified number achievement processing, and board side error setting processing. Do not execute board-side normal processing such as As described above, the board-side normal processing is processing for progressing the game.

When starting the special symbol input process, the CPU 80a determines whether or not the progress impossibility flag is set in the RAM 80c. If the progress-impossible state flag is not set, the CPU 80a executes a special symbol input process. When the progress-impossible state flag is set, the CPU 80a does not execute the special symbol input process even if the winning ball detection signal is input from the first starting sensor D11. That is, when the progress-impossible state flag is set, the CPU 80a does not suspend the execution of the first special game. As described above, in the gaming machine 10, when the first starting sensor D11 detects the game ball after the specific condition is met and the game ball is controlled to be in an unprogressable state, the execution of the first special game is not suspended in response to the detection. .

Similarly, when the progress-impossible state flag is set, the CPU 80a does not execute the special symbol input process even if the winning ball detection signal is input from the second starting sensor D12. That is, when the progress-impossible state flag is set, the CPU 80a does not suspend execution of the second special game. As described above, in the gaming machine 10, when the second starting sensor D12 detects the game ball after the specific condition is established and the game ball is controlled to be in an unprogressable state, execution of the second special game is not suspended in response to the detection. .

In addition, even if the progress impossibility waiting flag is set, when the progress impossibility flag is not set, the CPU 80a executes the special symbol input process. In other words, even if the specific condition is established during the jackpot game, the CPU 80a can execute the special symbol input process during the jackpot game. Therefore, in the gaming machine 10, when the specific condition is established during the jackpot game, when the first start sensor D11 detects the game ball during the jackpot game after the specific condition is established, the game ball is detected in response to the detection. 1 special game may be suspended. Further, in the gaming machine 10, when the specific condition is established during the jackpot game, when the second starting sensor D12 detects the game ball during the jackpot game after the specific condition is established, the second trigger is generated in response to the detection. Execution of the special game may be suspended.

On the other hand, when the specific condition is satisfied during execution of the special game, the progress-impossible state flag is set without setting the progress-impossible standby flag. Therefore, in the gaming machine 10, when the specific condition is satisfied during execution of the special game, when the first starting sensor D11 detects the game ball after the specific condition is satisfied, the first special game is generated in response to the detection. Game execution is not suspended. Further, in the gaming machine 10, when a specific condition is satisfied during the execution of the special game, when the second start sensor D12 detects the game ball after the specific condition is satisfied, the second special game is executed in response to the detection. execution is not suspended.

When starting the special symbol start process, the CPU 80a determines whether or not the progress impossibility flag is set in the RAM 80c. When the progress impossible state flag is not set, the CPU 80a executes a special symbol start process. When the progress-impossible state flag is set, the CPU 80a does not execute the special symbol start process even if the special game start condition is satisfied. That is, when the progress-impossible state flag is set, the CPU 80a does not perform the process for executing the first special game even if the first reservation number is greater than zero. Further, when the progress-impossible state flag is set, the CPU 80a does not perform the process for executing the second special game even when the second reservation number is greater than zero. As described above, in the gaming machine 10, the special game whose execution is suspended is not executed when the specific condition is established and the progress is disabled. Therefore, in the gaming machine 10, it can be said that the special game whose execution has been put on hold will not be executed when the specific condition is established and the progress is disabled. Further, when the progress-impossible state flag is set, the CPU 80a does not perform the process of executing the first special game or the second special game.

The CPU 80a determines whether or not the progress impossibility flag is set in the RAM 80c when starting the normal symbol input process. When the progress impossibility flag is not set, the CPU 80a normally executes the symbol input process. When the progress-impossible state flag is set, the CPU 80a does not execute the normal symbol input process even if the incoming ball detection signal is input from the gate sensor D15. That is, when the progress-impossible state flag is set, the CPU 80a does not suspend execution of the normal game. As described above, in the gaming machine 10, when the gate sensor D15 detects a game ball after the specific condition is met and the game is controlled to be in an unprogressable state, execution of the normal game is not suspended in response to the detection.

In addition, even if the progress impossibility waiting flag is set, when the progress impossibility flag is not set, the CPU 80a normally executes the symbol input process. In other words, even when the specific condition is established during the jackpot game, the CPU 80a can normally execute the symbol input process during the jackpot game. Therefore, in the gaming machine 10, when the specific condition is satisfied during the big win game, when the gate sensor D15 detects the game ball during the big win game after the specific condition is satisfied, the normal game is started in response to the detection. Execution can be suspended. On the other hand, when the specific condition is satisfied during execution of the special game, the progress-impossible state flag is set without setting the progress-impossible standby flag. Therefore, in the gaming machine 10, when a specific condition is satisfied during execution of the special game, when the gate sensor D15 detects the game ball after the specific condition is satisfied, the normal game is executed in response to the detection. not withheld.

The CPU 80a determines whether or not the progress-impossible state flag is set in the RAM 80c when starting the normal symbol start process. If the progress-impossible state flag is not set, the CPU 80a executes normal symbol start processing. When the progress-impossible state flag is set, the CPU 80a does not execute the normal symbol start process even if the conditions for starting the normal game are met. In other words, when the progress-impossible state flag is set, the CPU 80a does not perform processing for executing the normal game. As described above, in the gaming machine 10, when a specific condition is satisfied and the game is controlled to be in an unprogressable state, the suspended normal game is not executed. Further, when the progress-impossible state flag is set, the CPU 80a does not perform the process of executing the normal game.

In addition, even if the progress impossibility waiting flag is set, when the progress impossibility flag is not set, the CPU 80a normally executes the symbol start processing. In other words, even when the specific condition is established during the jackpot game, the CPU 80a can execute the normal symbol start process during the jackpot game. Therefore, in the gaming machine 10, when a specific condition is satisfied during the big win game, the normal game is executed when the starting condition of the normal game is satisfied during the big win game after the specific condition is satisfied. On the other hand, when the specific condition is satisfied during execution of the special game, the progress-impossible state flag is set without setting the progress-impossible standby flag. Therefore, in the gaming machine 10, when a specific condition is satisfied during execution of a special game, the normal game is not executed even if the condition for starting the normal game is satisfied after the specific condition is satisfied.

When starting the winning process, the CPU 80a determines whether or not the progress impossibility flag is set in the RAM 80c. If the progress impossibility flag is not set, the CPU 80a executes the winning process. When the progress impossibility flag is set, the CPU 80a does not execute winning processing even if a winning ball detection signal is input from the first start sensor D11, the second start sensor D12, the count sensor D13, or the normal sensor D14. . In other words, when the progress-impossible state flag is set, the CPU 80 a does not output the winning ball number information to the frame control board 82 or to the effect control board 81 . Since the frame control board 82 (CPU 82a) gives prize balls by inputting information on the number of won prize balls from the game control board 80, no prize balls are given when the game is in the state of being unable to progress. Thus, in the gaming machine 10, when the first start sensor D11, the second start sensor D12, the count sensor D13, or the normal sensor D14 detects the game ball after the specific condition is satisfied and the progress is disabled. , prize balls are not awarded in response to the detection.

As described above, the CPU 80a can input the detection signals output by the sensors D11 to D15 even when the game is controlled to be unable to proceed. However, the CPU 80a does not output winning ball number information to the frame control board 82 even if winning ball detection signals are input from the first start sensor D11, the second start sensor D12, the count sensor D13, or the normal sensor D14. Therefore, when a specific condition is established and control is performed in an impossibility of progress, the winning ball output when the first start sensor D11, the second start sensor D12, the count sensor D13, or the normal sensor D14 detects the game ball. Even if the detection signal is input, the CPU 82a does not execute the second managed ball number information generation process.

Even if the progress-impossible standby flag is set, the CPU 80a executes the prize-winning process when the progress-impossible state flag is not set. In other words, even when the specific condition is established during the jackpot game, the CPU 80a can execute the winning process during the jackpot game. Therefore, in the gaming machine 10, when the specific condition is established during the jackpot game, the first start sensor D11, the second start sensor D12, the count sensor D13, or the normal sensor D14 is set during the jackpot game after the specific condition is established. When a game ball is detected, a prize ball is given according to the detection.

On the other hand, when the specific condition is satisfied during execution of the special game, the progress-impossible state flag is set without setting the progress-impossible standby flag. Therefore, in the gaming machine 10, when a specific condition is established during execution of the special game, the first start sensor D11, the second start sensor D12, the count sensor D13, or the normal sensor D14 is activated after the specific condition is established. When a ball is detected, no prize is awarded in response to the detection.

The CPU 80a determines whether or not the progress-impossible standby flag or the progress-impossible state flag is set in the RAM 80c when starting the prescribed number achievement process. When the progress-impossible standby flag and the progress-impossible state flag are not set, the CPU 80a executes the prescribed number achievement process. If the progress-impossible standby flag or the progress-impossible state flag is set, the CPU 80a does not execute the specified number achievement process even if the maximum difference number command is input.

When starting the board-side error setting process, the CPU 80a determines whether or not the progress impossibility flag is set in the RAM 80c. If the progress-impossible state flag is not set, the CPU 80a executes board-side error setting processing. If the progress-impossible state flag is set, board-side error setting processing is not executed. In other words, when the progress-impossible state flag is set, the CPU 80a neither detects nor sets the main illegal radio wave detection error. Further, when the progress-impossible state flag is set, the CPU 80a neither detects nor sets a communication line disconnection error. Thus, in the game machine 10, when the main radio wave sensor D19 detects an abnormal radio wave after the specific condition is satisfied and the game is controlled to the non-progress state, the main illegal radio wave detection error is not set according to the detection. As described above, in the gaming machine 10, when the game is not controlled to be in a non-progressable state, the board-side error setting process may be executed as control (radio wave detection error control) related to the main unauthorized radio wave detection error. On the other hand, in the game machine 10, when the game is controlled to be unable to proceed, the board-side error setting process is not executed as control (radio wave detection error control) related to the main unauthorized radio wave detection error.

If the progress-impossible state flag is set, the CPU 80a stops the special game being executed. Specifically, when the CPU 80a sets the progress-impossible state flag during the execution of the special game, the CPU 80a stops the execution of the special game. In the following explanation, when the special game is indicated as "stopped", the special symbol is not fixed and stopped, and the special game is forcibly terminated in the middle without the fluctuation time of the special game passing. means The CPU 80a controls the first special symbol display section 21a so as to extinguish all the plurality of light emitters in the first special symbol display section 21a when the progress impossibility flag is set during execution of the first special game. . As a result, the CPU 80a stops the execution of the first special game when the specific condition is established and the progress is disabled during execution of the first special game. At this time, the CPU 80a controls the second special symbol display portion 21b so as to turn off all of the plurality of light emitters in the second special symbol display portion 21b.

The CPU 80a controls the second special symbol display portion 21b so as to extinguish all the plurality of light emitters in the second special symbol display portion 21b when the progress impossibility flag is set during execution of the second special game. . Thereby, the CPU 80a stops the execution of the second special game when the specific condition is satisfied and the progress is disabled during the execution of the second special game. At this time, the CPU 80a controls the first special symbol display section 21a so as to turn off all of the plurality of light emitters in the first special symbol display section 21a. In this way, the game machine 10, when the specific condition is satisfied and is controlled to the non-progress state, the plurality of light emitters in the first special symbol display portion 21a and the second special symbol display portion 21b are all extinguished. Configured to stop running the game.

As described above, the gaming machine 10 is immediately controlled to the non-progressive state when the maximum difference number SC is equal to or greater than the predetermined value La and a specific condition is satisfied while the special game is being executed. Therefore, it can be said that the CPU 80a stops the execution of the special game when the specific condition is satisfied during the execution of the special game. That is, in the gaming machine 10, when a specific condition is established during execution of the special game, the execution of the special game is stopped.

If the progress-impossible state flag is set, the CPU 80a stops the normal game being executed. Specifically, when the CPU 80a sets the progress-impossible state flag during execution of the normal game, the CPU 80a stops execution of the normal game. In the following explanation, when the normal game is indicated as "stopped", the normal game is forcibly terminated in the middle without the fixed stop display of the normal symbol in the normal game and without the fluctuation time of the normal game passing. means The CPU 80a controls the normal symbol display portion 21e so that all of the plurality of light emitters in the normal symbol display portion 21e are turned off when the progress impossibility flag is set during execution of the normal game. As a result, the CPU 80a stops the execution of the normal game when the specific condition is established during the execution of the normal game and the progress is disabled.

Here, as described above, in the gaming machine 10, when a specific condition is satisfied and the game is controlled to be in an unprogressable state, the suspended special game is no longer executed. Then, in the gaming machine 10, when the specific condition is satisfied and the game is controlled to be in an unprogressable state, execution of the special game is no longer suspended. Further, in the gaming machine 10, when a specific condition is satisfied and the game is controlled to be in an unprogressable state, the normal game whose execution has been suspended is not executed. Then, in the gaming machine 10, when a specific condition is satisfied and the game is controlled to be in an unprogressable state, execution of the normal game is no longer suspended.

When the progress-impossible state flag is set, the CPU 80a controls the first suspension display section 21c so as to turn off all of the plurality of light emitters in the first suspension display section 21c. When the progress-impossible state flag is set, the CPU 80a controls the second suspension display section 21d so as to turn off all of the plurality of light emitters in the second suspension display section 21d. When the progress-impossible state flag is set, the CPU 80a controls the normal suspension display section 21f so as to turn off all of the plurality of light emitters in the normal suspension display section 21f.

As described above, the CPU 80a turns off all the plurality of light emitters in the first suspension display portion 21c and the second suspension display portion 21d when the specific condition is established and the progress is disabled, and the first special symbol is displayed. All of the plurality of light emitters in the display section 21a and the second special symbol display section 21b are extinguished, and the execution of the special game is stopped. Further, the CPU 80a turns off all of the plurality of light emitters in the normal hold display portion 21f and all of the plurality of light emitters in the normal symbol display portion 21e when the specific condition is established and the progress is disabled. Stop normal game execution.

When the progress-impossible state flag is set, the CPU 80a terminates the normal winning game being executed. Concretely, when the CPU 80a sets the progress impossibility flag during execution of the normal winning game, it ends the execution of the normal winning game. The CPU 80a controls the normal solenoid SL1 so that the second starting port 23B is closed when the progress impossibility flag is set during execution of the normal game. For example, when the CPU 80a sets the progress impossibility flag, even before the total opening time of the second starting port 23B in one normal winning game elapses, the second starting port 23B is closed. , normally controls the solenoid SL1. For example, when the CPU 80a sets the progress impossibility flag, even before reaching the number of openings of the second starting port 23B in one normal winning game, the second starting port 23B is normally closed. It controls the solenoid SL1. As a result, the CPU 80a ends the execution of the normal winning game when the specific condition is satisfied during execution of the normal winning game and controlled to the non-progress state. In other words, the CPU 80a ends the execution of the normal winning game midway when the specific condition is established during execution of the normal winning game and is controlled to the non-advancement state.

In addition, even if the progress impossibility waiting flag is set, when the progress impossibility flag is not set, the CPU 80a does not end the normal winning game in the middle. In other words, even if the specific condition is established during the big win game, the CPU 80a does not end the normal winning game in the middle during the big win game. Therefore, in the gaming machine 10, when a specific condition is satisfied during the big winning game, the normal winning game is not ended in the middle. On the other hand, when the specific condition is established during execution of the special game, the progress-impossible state flag is set without setting the progress-impossible standby flag. Therefore, in the gaming machine 10, when a specific condition is established during execution of the special game, the normal winning game is terminated in the middle.

When the CPU 80a sets the progress-impossible state flag, it outputs a firing stop signal to the frame control board 82 (the firing permission circuit 82m). The CPU 80a outputs a firing stop signal until the progress-impossible state flag is cleared. When the progress-impossible state flag is cleared, the CPU 80a stops outputting the firing stop signal. In other words, the firing stop signal is turned on when it is in the state of being unable to proceed, and is turned off when it is in the state of being able to proceed.

As described above, the firing permission circuit 82m does not output the firing permission signal when receiving the firing stop signal from the CPU 80a. Then, the firing control circuit 83a does not output the firing timing pulse to the solenoid driving section when the firing permission signal is in the OFF state. Therefore, when the game machine 10 is controlled to be in the non-advance state, the shooting section 65 does not perform the shooting operation, and the game ball is not shot. In other words, in the gaming machine 10, when a specific condition is satisfied and the game is controlled to be in an unprogressable state, even if the shooting operation unit 15 is operated, the game ball is not shot. In this embodiment, "the shooting operation unit 15 has been operated" means that an operation for shooting a game ball has been performed. In other words, "the shooting operation part 15 is operated" means that the player grips the shooting operation part 15, touches the conductive ring 15c with the finger of the player, and rotates the handle lever 15a. do. "The firing operation unit 15 was operated" does not include the operation of pressing the firing stop button 15b.

On the other hand, as will be described later, in the gaming machine 10, the transport operation by the transport unit 52 can be performed even when the game is controlled to be in a non-advancement state. The CPU 82a can execute the second transport process even if the disabled state command is input. In other words, in the gaming machine 10, the game balls ejected from the gaming area 20a are transported toward the shooting section 65 even when the gaming machine 10 is controlled to be in a non-advancement state. However, in the gaming machine 10, when the game ball is controlled to be in an unprogressable state, even if the game ball is transported toward the shooting unit 65, the game ball is not shot. As described above, in the gaming machine 10, when the specific condition is established and the progress is disabled, the game ball is transported toward the shooting unit 65, but even if the shooting operation unit 15 is operated, the game ball is transported toward the shooting unit 65. is not fired.

Here, the second management ball number PB is subtracted in relation to at least one of the shooting operation by the shooting unit 65 and the supplying operation by the supplying unit 61 . However, when it is controlled to be unable to advance, neither the ejection operation by the ejection unit 65 nor the supply operation by the supply unit 61 is performed. Therefore, in the gaming machine 10, when the specific condition is satisfied and the game is controlled to be in an unprogressable state, the number of balls possessed by the player does not decrease due to the shooting of the game balls.

Next, the processing executed by the frame control board 82 (CPU 82a) when the game is controlled to the non-advancement state will be described.
When the disabled state command is input, the CPU 82a does not execute part of the frame-side normal processing. Specifically, even if the disabled state command is input, the CPU 82a executes the game information storage process, the second transport process, the performance information generation process, the second managed ball number information generation process, and the frame side error notification process. On the other hand, when the disabled state command is input, the CPU 82a does not execute the maximum difference number information generation process. When the disabled state command is input, the CPU 82a does not execute part of the frame-side error setting process. It should be noted that, when the CPU 82a inputs the disabled state command, the CPU 82a sets the disabled state flag in the RAM 82c as information that can specify that the progress is controlled to the disabled state. When the CPU 82a inputs the possible state command, the CPU 82a erases the progress-impossible state flag stored in the RAM 82c.

The CPU 82a determines whether or not the progress impossibility flag is set in the RAM 80c when starting the maximum difference number information generation process. If the progress-impossible state flag is not set, the CPU 82a executes the maximum difference number information generation process. When the progress-impossible state flag is set, the CPU 82a does not execute the maximum difference number information generation process even if the winning ball number information is input from the game control board 80 (CPU 80a). That is, when the progress-impossible state flag is set, the CPU 82a does not increase the maximum difference number SC. Further, the CPU 82a does not execute the maximum difference number information generation process even if the out signal is input from the out sensor D30. That is, when the progress-impossible state flag is set, the CPU 82a does not decrease the maximum difference number SC. Therefore, when the progress impossible state flag is set, the CPU 82a does not output the maximum difference number command to the game control board 80. Therefore, when the progress impossible state flag is set, the game control board 80 (CPU 80 a ) does not output the maximum difference number command to the effect control board 81 .

When starting the frame-side error setting process, the CPU 82a determines whether or not the progress impossibility flag is set in the RAM 80c. If the progress impossibility flag is not set, the CPU 82a performs a process of detecting and setting a frame unauthorized radio wave detection error, a communication error within the management game machine, and a door open error. When the progress-impossible state flag is set, the CPU 82a does not perform processing for detecting and setting an illegal frame radio wave detection error. On the other hand, even if the progress-impossible state flag is set, the CPU 82a performs processing for detecting and setting a communication error within the management game machine and a door opening error.

When the progress-impossible state flag is set, the CPU 82a does not add the frame radio wave detection count even if the radio wave detection signal is input from the frame radio wave sensor D16. Therefore, when the progress impossibility flag is set, the frame radio wave detection count does not reach the predetermined count k1. Therefore, the CPU 82a does not set an illegal frame radio wave detection error.

In this way, in the game machine 10, when the frame radio wave sensor D16 detects an abnormal radio wave after the specific condition is met and the game is controlled to the non-progress state, the frame illegal radio wave detection error is not set according to the detection. As described above, in the gaming machine 10, the frame side error setting process may be executed as control (radio wave detection error control) related to the frame illegal radio wave detection error when the game machine 10 is not controlled to be in an unprogressable state. On the other hand, in the gaming machine 10, when the game is controlled to be unable to proceed, the frame-side error setting process is not executed as control (radio wave detection error control) related to the frame illegal radio wave detection error.

In the gaming machine 10, when the first door opening switch D17 detects that the protective frame 11c is opened after the specific condition is satisfied and the game is controlled to the non-progress state, a door opening error is set in response to the detection. be. In the gaming machine 10, when the second door opening switch D18 detects that the loading frame 11b is opened after the specific condition is met and the game is controlled to be in an unprogressable state, a door opening error is set in response to the detection. be. In other words, in the game machine 10, when the mounting frame 11b or the protective frame 11c is opened, the door opening error control is performed in both the state where the game machine 10 is not controlled in the progress-impossible state and when the game machine 10 is controlled in the progress-impossible state. is executed.

Next, in the effect control board 81 (CPU 81a), a description will be given of the processing that is executed when the game is controlled to the non-advancement state.
When the disabled state command is input, the CPU 81a can terminate the effect being executed. Specifically, when the CPU 81a inputs the disabled state command while the effect game is being executed, the CPU 81a stops the execution of the effect game. In the following explanation, when "stop" is indicated for the effect game, the effect game is forcibly ended in the middle without the effect symbol being fixed and stopped displayed in the effect game without the fluctuation time of the special game passing. means The CPU 81a controls the effect display section 19 so as to hide all the effect symbols of the left symbol row Hz, the middle symbol row Nz, and the right symbol row Mz when the disabled state command is input during execution of the effect game. do. Thereby, the CPU 81a stops the execution of the effect game when the specific condition is established during the execution of the effect game and the progress is disabled. As described above, the gaming machine 10 is configured to stop the execution of the effect game by hiding the effect symbols of the plurality of rows when the specific condition is established and the progress is disabled.

As described above, the gaming machine 10 is immediately controlled to the non-progress state when the maximum difference number SC is equal to or greater than the predetermined value La and a specific condition is satisfied while the special game is being executed. Therefore, it can be said that the CPU 81a stops the execution of the effect game when the specific condition is established during the execution of the effect game. That is, in the gaming machine 10, when a specific condition is established during execution of the effect game, execution of the effect game is stopped.

When the CPU 81a inputs the disabled state command while the movable effect is being executed as the advance notice effect, the CPU 81a stops the execution of the movable effect. In the following description, when the movable effect is indicated as "stopped", it means that the operation of the movable effect part 91 is canceled in the middle and the movable effect is forcibly terminated. For example, the CPU 81a controls the effect movable part 91 so that the effect movable part 91 returns to the original position when the disabled state command is input while the effect movable part 91 is being displaced from the original position toward the effect position. do.

When the disabled state command is input while the pending image H is being displayed, the CPU 81a controls the effect display section 19 so as to end the display of the pending image H. That is, the CPU 81a controls the effect display unit 19 so as to hide all the displayed pending images H when the disabled state command is input while any of the pending images H1 to H4 is being displayed. do. When the disabled state command is input, the CPU 81a controls the effect display section 19 so as to hide all the pending images H displayed in the pending display areas R1a to R4a in the image display area 19a of the effect display section 19. .

When the CPU 81a inputs the disabled state command during the execution of the pending movement effect, the CPU 81a stops the execution of the pending movement effect. In the following description, when the suspended movement effect is indicated as "stop", the suspended image H is forcibly moved while the suspended image H is being moved before the display area where the suspended image H is displayed is changed in the suspended movement effect. means to quit. The CPU 81a controls the effect display section 19 so as to hide all the pending images H when the disabled state command is input during execution of the pending movement effect. When the disabled state command is input, the CPU 81a controls the effect display section 19 so as to hide all the pending images H displayed in the image display area 19a of the effect display section 19 . As described above, the gaming machine 10 is configured so that the display of the pending image H is terminated when the specific condition is established while the pending image H is being displayed and the game is controlled to be in an unprogressable state.

When the disabled state command is input while the pending image H is being displayed, the CPU 81a controls the effect display section 19 so as to end the display of the in-execution image ZG. When the disabled state command is input, the CPU 81a controls the effect display section 19 so as to hide the running image ZG displayed in the running display area ZR in the image display area 19a of the effect display section 19. The running image ZG is displayed while the special game is running. On the other hand, the running image ZG is not displayed while the special game is not running. As described above, the gaming machine 10 is configured to end the display of the running image ZG when the specific condition is satisfied during execution of the special game.

When the CPU 81a inputs the disabled state command during execution of the number-of-acquisitions effect, the CPU 81a ends the execution of the number-of-acquisitions effect. The CPU 81a controls the effect display section 19 so as to hide the character string Ks when the disabled state command is input during execution of the win number effect. Note that even if the disabled state standby command is input, the CPU 81a does not end the number-of-acquisitions effect. In other words, even if the specific condition is satisfied during the big win game, the CPU 81a does not end the acquisition number effect during the big win game. Therefore, in the gaming machine 10, when the specific condition is established during the jackpot game, the acquisition number presentation is not finished. Incidentally, since the CPU 81a inputs the disabled state command at the timing when the big win game ends, the win number effect ends when the big win game ends. The timing when the jackpot game ends is an example of specific timing. As described above, in the gaming machine 10, when the winning number effect is executed during the jackpot game, even if the specific condition is satisfied, the winning number effect is continued until the specific timing even after the specific condition is satisfied. Execution continues.

On the other hand, when the specific condition is satisfied in the high ball entry rate state, the disabled state command is output without outputting the disabled state standby command. In other words, when the specific condition is satisfied in the high ball entry rate state, the CPU 81a inputs the disabled state command. Therefore, in the gaming machine 10, when the specific condition is established in the high ball entry rate state, the win number presentation ends. In this way, the gaming machine 10 is configured so that, when the number-of-acquisitions attraction is being executed, the execution of the number-of-acquisitions attraction is terminated when a specific condition is satisfied and the game is controlled to be in an unprogressable state.

When the CPU 81a inputs the disabled state command during execution of the firing intensity presentation, the CPU 81a ends the execution of the firing intensity presentation. When the disabled state command is input during execution of the second firing intensity effect, the CPU 81a controls the effect display section 19 so as to hide the character string Hk1 and the arrow image Yk1. When the disabled state command is input during execution of the first firing intensity effect, the CPU 81a controls the effect display section 19 so as to hide the character string Hk2 and the arrow image Yk2.

Note that even if the disabled state standby command is input, the CPU 81a does not terminate the firing intensity effect. In other words, even if the specific condition is established during the big win game, the CPU 81a does not end the second firing intensity effect during the big win game. Therefore, in the gaming machine 10, when the specific condition is established during the jackpot game, the second firing intensity presentation does not end.

On the other hand, when the specific condition is established in the low ball entry rate state or the high ball entry rate state during the non-jackpot game, the disabled state command is output without outputting the disabled state standby command. In other words, when the specific condition is established in the low ball-entering rate state or the high ball-entering rate state during the non-jackpot game, the CPU 81a inputs the disabled state command. Therefore, in the gaming machine 10, when the specific condition is established in the low ball entry rate state, the first firing intensity presentation is terminated. Further, in the gaming machine 10, when the specific condition is established in the high ball entry rate state, the second firing intensity presentation is terminated. In this way, the game machine 10 is configured such that execution of the firing intensity presentation is terminated when a specific condition is satisfied and the game is controlled to be in an unprogressable state while the firing intensity presentation is being performed.

When the CPU 81a inputs the disabled state command during execution of the transition suggesting effect, the CPU 81a ends the execution of the transition suggesting effect. The CPU 81a controls the effect display section 19 so as to hide the character string Kj when the disabled state command is input during execution of the transition suggesting effect. In this way, the gaming machine 10 is configured to end the execution of the transition suggesting effect when the specific condition is met during execution of the transition suggesting effect and the game is controlled to be in a non-progressable state.

When the CPU 81a inputs the disabled state command during execution of the error notification, the CPU 81a terminates the execution of the error notification. For example, when the CPU 81a inputs the disabled state command while the notification of the frame illegal radio wave detection error is being executed, it can identify that the frame illegal radio wave detection error is set, such as a character string "frame illegal radio wave detection error". The effect display unit 19 is controlled so as to hide such images. For example, when the CPU 81a inputs the disabled state command while the door open error notification is being executed, the CPU 81a displays an image that can identify that the door open error is set, such as the character string "The door is open." The effect display unit 19 is controlled so as to display.

The disabled state command is not output during the jackpot game. Therefore, the CPU 81a does not end the big hit effect and the progress-impossible standby effect based on the input of the disabled state command. It should be noted that the CPU 81a does not end the big hit effect even if the disabled state standby command is input.

Even if the disabled state command is input when the power supply is started, the CPU 81a controls part or all of the effect executing section that constitutes the effect device ES to execute the power recovery notification. The CPU 81a controls the effect device ES to start the impossibility effect after ending the power recovery notification. Not limited to this, the CPU 81a may control the effect device ES so as to execute the impossibility effect without executing the power restoration notification when the disabled state command is input when the power supply is started. .

Even if the disabled state command is input when the power supply is started, the CPU 81a controls the effect movable section 91 so as to perform the initial action (initial action). The CPU 81a controls the effect device ES to start the impossibility effect after starting the initial action. It should be noted that the CPU 81a controls the effect device ES so as to start the progress impossibility effect even if the initial operation is not finished. Not limited to this, the CPU 81a may control the effect device ES so as to start the progress impossibility effect after completing the initial operation.

Next, the control and operation of the gaming machine 10 before and after being controlled to the non-advancement state will be described in detail.
FIG. 16 is a timing chart showing when a specific condition is met during a non-jackpot game.

It is assumed that the first starting sensor D11 detects a game ball at time T31. At this time, it is assumed that the effect display unit 19 is executing the number-of-acquisitions effect. The CPU 80a outputs winning ball number information to the frame control board 82 and to the effect control board 81 based on the winning ball detection signal from the first starting sensor D11.

At time T32, the CPU 82a inputs the information on the number of winning balls, and executes the second management ball number information generating process to award prize balls. Further, when the winning ball number information is input, the CPU 82a executes maximum difference number information generation processing to add the maximum difference number SC. At this time, it is assumed that the maximum number of differences SC is greater than or equal to the predetermined value La. The CPU 82a outputs the maximum difference number command to the game control board 80. The CPU 81a controls the effect display section 19 so as to execute the winning number effect process and update the effect contents of the winning number effect when the acquired prize ball number information is inputted.

At time T33, when the maximum difference number command is input, the CPU 80a executes the prescribed number achievement process. In the specified number achievement process, the CPU 80a determines that the specific condition is established because the input maximum difference number SC is equal to or greater than the predetermined value La, and sets the progress impossibility flag in the RAM 80c. At this time, the CPU 80 a outputs the disabled state command to the frame control board 82 and to the effect control board 81 . When the CPU 81a inputs the disabled state command, the CPU 81a terminates the number-of-acquisitions effect. The CPU 81a controls the effect display section 19 so as to hide the character string Ks. In other words, when the number-of-acquisitions effect is being executed, the execution of the number-of-acquisitions effect is terminated when the progress is made impossible. Then, the CPU 81a executes an impossibility effect.

It is assumed that the first starting sensor D11 detects the game ball at time T34 after the control is made to the state where the game cannot progress. The CPU 80 a receives a winning ball detection signal from the first starting sensor D 11 , but does not output winning ball number information to the frame control board 82 and does not output to the effect control board 81 . Therefore, the CPU 82a does not execute the second managed ball number information generation process. Therefore, no prize balls are given at time T35, which is the timing at which prize balls are given if the game is ready to proceed. Also, at the time T35, the acquisition number effect is not executed.

As described above, when the specific condition is satisfied by the detection of the game ball by the first starting sensor D11, the prize ball is given according to the detection. On the other hand, when the first starting sensor D11 detects the game ball after the specific condition is satisfied and the game is controlled to the non-progress state, the prize ball is not given in response to the detection. Then, when the specific condition is established and the progress is disabled, even if the winning ball detection signal output when the first starting sensor D11 detects the game ball is input, the CPU 82a gives the prize ball. Do not execute the second managed ball number information generation process.

FIG. 17 is a timing chart showing when a specific condition is established during a jackpot game.
From time T41 to time T46, it is assumed that the jackpot game is in progress. It is assumed that the first starting sensor D11 detects a game ball at time T41. At this time, it is assumed that the effect display unit 19 is executing the number-of-acquisitions effect. The CPU 80a outputs winning ball number information to the frame control board 82 and to the effect control board 81 based on the winning ball detection signal input from the first starting sensor D11.

At time T42, when the winning ball number information is input, the CPU 82a executes the second managed ball number information generating process to award prize balls. Further, when the winning ball number information is input, the CPU 82a executes maximum difference number information generation processing to add the maximum difference number SC. At this time, it is assumed that the maximum number of differences SC is greater than or equal to the predetermined value La. The CPU 82a outputs the maximum difference number command to the game control board 80.

At time T43, when the maximum difference number command is input, the CPU 80a executes the prescribed number achievement process. In the specified number achievement process, the CPU 80a determines that the specific condition is met because the input maximum difference number SC is equal to or greater than the predetermined value La. Since the CPU 80a is in the jackpot game, the CPU 80a does not set the progress-impossible state flag in the RAM 80c, but sets the progress-impossible standby flag. At this time, the CPU 80 a outputs the disabled state standby command to the frame control board 82 and to the effect control board 81 .

The CPU 81a controls the effect display section 19 so as to execute the winning number effect process and update the effect contents of the winning number effect when the acquired prize ball number information is input. Further, when the CPU 81a inputs the disabled state standby command, the CPU 81a controls the effect display section 19 so as to execute the progress disabled standby effect. At this time, the CPU 81a does not end the acquisition number effect.

It is assumed that the first starting sensor D11 detects a game ball at time T44. The CPU 80a outputs winning ball number information to the frame control board 82 and to the effect control board 81 based on the winning ball detection signal input from the first starting sensor D11.

At time T45, when the CPU 82a receives information on the number of winning balls, the CPU 82a executes the second number-of-managed-balls information generating process to give prize balls. Thus, when a specific condition is established during the big win game, when the first starting sensor D11 detects the game ball during the big win game after the specific condition is established, the prize ball is provided according to the detection. . Further, when the winning ball number information is input, the CPU 82a executes maximum difference number information generation processing to add the maximum difference number SC. The CPU 82a outputs the maximum difference number command to the game control board 80. Note that the CPU 80a does not execute the specified number achievement process even if the maximum difference number command is input. The CPU 81a controls the effect display section 19 so as to execute the winning number effect process and update the effect contents of the winning number effect when the acquired prize ball number information is inputted.

It is assumed that the jackpot game has ended at time T46. The CPU 80a sets the progress impossibility flag in the RAM 80c based on the fact that the progress impossibility standby flag is set when the jackpot game ends. At this time, the CPU 80 a outputs the disabled state command to the frame control board 82 and to the effect control board 81 . When the CPU 81a inputs the disabled state command, the CPU 81a terminates the number-of-acquisitions effect. The CPU 81a controls the effect display section 19 so as to hide the character string Ks. In this way, when the winning number effect is executed during the jackpot game, even if the specific condition is established, the winning number effect is continued until the timing when the big win game ends even after the specific condition is met. Execution continues.

Further, when the CPU 81a inputs the disabled state command, the CPU 81a terminates the disabled waiting effect. The CPU 81a controls the effect display section 19 so as to hide the message image Mg. Then, the CPU 81a executes an impossibility effect.

It is assumed that the first starting sensor D11 detects a game ball at time T47 after controlling the game to the non-advancement state. The CPU 80 a receives a winning ball detection signal from the first starting sensor D 11 , but does not output winning ball number information to the frame control board 82 and does not output to the effect control board 81 . Therefore, the CPU 82a does not execute the second managed ball number information generation process. Therefore, at time T48, which is the timing at which a prize ball is awarded if the game is ready to proceed, no prize ball is awarded. Also, at the time T48, the number-of-acquisitions effect is not executed.

FIG. 18 is a timing chart showing when a specific condition is satisfied during execution of the first special game during a non-jackpot game.
It is assumed that the first starting sensor D11 detects a game ball at time T51. The CPU 80a outputs winning ball number information to the frame control board 82 and to the effect control board 81 based on the winning ball detection signal input from the first starting sensor D11.

At time T51, it is assumed that the first special game is being executed in the first special symbol display portion 21a. In the effect display section 19, the effect game is being executed along with the execution of the first special game. It is assumed that the variation time t21 of the first special game being executed has passed at time T54. That is, in the first special game being executed, the special symbol is fixed and stopped at time T54. Therefore, in the effect game being executed, the effect symbols are determined and stopped at time T54.

It is assumed that the first pending number at time T51 is "1". At time T51, the effect display unit 19 displays the image ZG during execution and the pending image H1 based on the first pending number.

At time T52, the CPU 80a updates the first reserved number by adding 1 based on the input of the winning ball detection signal from the first starting sensor D11. As a result, the first pending number increases from "1" to "2". At this time, the CPU 80 a outputs the first reservation number command to the effect control board 81 . In the effect display section 19, the image ZG during execution is displayed, and the pending images H1 and H2 are displayed based on the first pending number. Incidentally, in the effect game, the effect symbols of the left symbol row Hz are temporarily stopped and displayed, and the effect symbols of the middle symbol row Nz and the right symbol row Mz are respectively variably displayed (scrolled) in a predetermined direction.

At time T52, when the CPU 82a receives information on the number of winning balls, the CPU 82a executes the second management ball number information generating process to give prize balls. Further, when the winning ball number information is input, the CPU 82a executes maximum difference number information generation processing to add the maximum difference number SC. At this time, it is assumed that the maximum difference number SC is greater than or equal to the predetermined value La. The CPU 82a outputs the maximum difference number command to the game control board 80.

At time T53, when the maximum difference number command is input, the CPU 80a executes the prescribed number achievement process. In the specified number achievement process, the CPU 80a determines that the specific condition is established because the input maximum difference number SC is equal to or greater than the predetermined value La, and sets the progress impossibility flag in the RAM 80c. At this time, the CPU 80 a outputs the disabled state command to the frame control board 82 and to the effect control board 81 .

When the CPU 80a sets the progress-impossible state flag, the CPU 80a stops the execution of the first special game. The CPU 80a controls the first special symbol display portion 21a and the second special symbol display portion 21b so as to turn off all of the plurality of light emitters in the first special symbol display portion 21a and the second special symbol display portion 21b. As described above, in the first special game that was being executed, the special symbols were originally supposed to be fixed and stopped displayed at time T54. However, the first special game was forcibly terminated in the middle due to being controlled to be in an unprogressable state. As a result, the variable time of the first special game was a variable time t22 shorter than the variable time t21. In this way, the gaming machine 10 stops the execution of the special game when a specific condition is established during the execution of the special game and the progress is disabled.

It should be noted that, for example, when the CPU 80a sets the progress-impossible state flag during execution of the second special game, execution of the second special game is stopped. When the second special game is being executed, it is conceivable that the gaming state is the high-probability high ball-entering rate state or the low-probability high ball-entering rate state. In particular, the high-probability/high-ball-entering-rate state is a high-probability state in which the variable-probability function is activated, which is extremely advantageous for the player. In the special game in the high-probability state, there is a high probability that the big-win symbols will be fixed and stopped. When the CPU 80a sets the progress-impossible state flag, the CPU 80a stops execution of the special game regardless of the game state. Further, when the progress impossible state flag is set, the CPU 80a stops the execution of the special game regardless of the result of the winning lottery for the special symbol. As described above, in the gaming machine 10, even when the game machine 10 is controlled to the high probability state, when the special game is controlled to the non-progress state due to the establishment of the specific condition during the execution of the special game, the special game in the high probability state is executed. abort the execution of

The CPU 80a does not execute the special symbol start process when the progress-impossible state flag is set. The CPU 80a does not execute the special game even if the first reservation number or the second reservation number is greater than zero. That is, when the specific condition is established and the progress is disabled, the suspended special game is not executed. As described above, in the gaming machine 10, when a specific condition is satisfied and the game is controlled to be in an unprogressable state, the suspended special game is no longer executed. When the progress-impossible state flag is set, the CPU 80a controls the first suspension display section 21c and the second suspension display section 21d so as to turn off all the plurality of light emitters in the first suspension display section 21c and the second suspension display section 21d. Control. As described above, in the gaming machine 10, when the specific condition is satisfied and the progress is disabled, all of the plurality of light emitters in the first suspension display section 21c and the second suspension display section 21d are extinguished. All of the plurality of light emitters in the special symbol display portion 21a and the second special symbol display portion 21b are extinguished, and the execution of the special game is stopped.

When the disabled state command is input, the CPU 81a stops executing the effect game. The CPU 81a controls the effect display section 19 so as to hide all the effect symbols of the left symbol row Hz, the middle symbol row Nz, and the right symbol row Mz. In this way, the gaming machine 10 suspends the execution of the special game and the effect game when the specific condition is established during the execution of the special game and the progress is disabled. When the game machine 10 is controlled to be in an unprogressable state due to the establishment of a specific condition, all of the plurality of light emitters in the first special symbol display portion 21a and the second special symbol display portion 21b are extinguished and the special game is executed. Along with the suspension, the performance symbols of the plurality of rows are hidden, and the execution of the performance game is stopped.

When the disabled state command is input, the CPU 81a controls the effect display section 19 so as to hide the running image ZG. In this way, when the specific condition is met during the execution of the special game, the display of the running image ZG ends. When the disabled state command is input, the CPU 81a controls the effect display section 19 so as to hide the pending images H1 and H2. In this manner, when the specific condition is established while the pending image H is being displayed and the progress is made impossible, the display of the pending image H ends. Then, the CPU 81a executes an impossibility effect.

It is assumed that the first starting sensor D11 detects a game ball at time T55 after the game is controlled to the non-advancement state. Even if the winning ball detection signal is input from the first starting sensor D11, the CPU 80a does not execute the special symbol input process. Therefore, the CPU 80a does not add the first reservation number based on the input of the winning ball detection signal from the first starting sensor D11. Therefore, the first pending number does not increase at time T56, which is the timing at which the first pending number can increase if the game is in the progressable state. Also, at time T56, the pending image H is not displayed.

As described above, when the specific condition is satisfied by the detection of the game ball by the first starting sensor D11, the execution of the first special game may be suspended in response to the detection. On the other hand, when the first starting sensor D11 detects the game ball after the specific condition is satisfied and the game is controlled to the non-progress state, the execution of the first special game is not suspended in response to the detection. Further, when a specific condition is satisfied during execution of the special game, when the first starting sensor D11 detects the game ball after the specific condition is satisfied, the execution of the special game is not suspended in response to the detection, and the specific condition is satisfied. The special game whose execution was suspended before the condition was established is not executed.

FIG. 19 is a timing chart showing when a specific condition is satisfied during execution of the first special game during a non-jackpot game.
It is assumed that the first starting sensor D11 detects a game ball at time T61. The CPU 80a outputs winning ball number information to the frame control board 82 and to the effect control board 81 based on the winning ball detection signal input from the first starting sensor D11. It is assumed that the gaming machine 10 is controlled to a low ball-entering rate state in which the ball-entering assist function does not operate as a state in which the ball-entering rate to the second start hole 23B is different.

It is assumed that the first special game is being executed in the first special symbol display portion 21a at time T61. It is assumed that the special symbols fixed and displayed in the first special game being executed are determined as chance symbols in the special symbol start processing. It is assumed that the variation time t31 of the first special game being executed has passed at time T63. That is, in the first special game being executed, the chance symbols are fixed and stopped at time T63. In the effect display section 19, the transition suggestive effect is executed in accordance with the fact that the special symbol to be determined and stopped displayed in the special game being executed is the chance symbol.

When the acquired prize ball number information is input, the CPU 82a executes the second management ball number information generation process to award prize balls. Further, when the winning ball number information is input, the CPU 82a executes maximum difference number information generation processing to add the maximum difference number SC. At this time, it is assumed that the maximum number of differences SC is greater than or equal to the predetermined value La. The CPU 82a outputs the maximum difference number command to the game control board 80.

At time T62, when the maximum difference number command is input, the CPU 80a executes the specified number achievement process. In the specified number achievement process, the CPU 80a determines that the specific condition is established because the input maximum difference number SC is equal to or greater than the predetermined value La, and sets the progress impossibility flag in the RAM 80c. At this time, the CPU 80 a outputs the disabled state command to the frame control board 82 and to the effect control board 81 .

When the CPU 80a sets the progress-impossible state flag, the CPU 80a stops the execution of the first special game. The CPU 80a controls the first special symbol display portion 21a and the second special symbol display portion 21b so as to turn off all of the plurality of light emitters in the first special symbol display portion 21a and the second special symbol display portion 21b. As described above, in the first special game that was being executed, the chance symbols were originally supposed to be fixed and stopped displayed at time T63. However, the first special game was forcibly terminated in the middle due to being controlled to be in an unprogressable state. As a result, the variable time of the first special game was changed to a variable time t32 shorter than the variable time t31. Then, in the first special game, the chance symbols are not fixed and stopped. As a result, in the gaming machine 10, the chance symbols are fixed and stopped displayed at time T63, and the chance symbols are fixed and stopped, which should have been controlled to the high ball entry rate state, but is controlled to the non-advancement state. As a result, the chance symbol is not fixed and displayed, and it is not controlled from the low ball entry rate state to the high ball entry rate state. In this way, in a situation in which the jackpot symbols are not fixed and stopped displayed in the predetermined special game, and the state is controlled from the low ball-entering rate state to the high ball-entering rate state after the predetermined special game is over, the predetermined special game is performed. is not controlled from the low ball-entering rate state to the high ball-entering rate state when a specific condition is established during the execution of .

When the disabled state command is input, the CPU 81a terminates the execution of the transition suggestion effect. When the disabled state command is input, the CPU 81a controls the effect display section 19 so as to hide the character string Kj. In this way, when the specific condition is satisfied during execution of the transition suggesting effect, the execution of the transition suggesting effect is terminated. Then, the CPU 81a executes an impossibility effect.

FIG. 20 is a timing chart showing when a specific condition is established during a jackpot game.
From time T71 to time T77, it is assumed that the jackpot game is in progress. It is assumed that the second starting sensor D12 detects a game ball at time T71. The CPU 80a outputs winning ball number information to the frame control board 82 and to the effect control board 81 based on the winning ball detection signal input from the second starting sensor D12. It is assumed that the second pending number at time T71 is "1".

At time T72, the CPU 80a updates the second reserved number by adding 1 based on the input of the winning ball detection signal from the second starting sensor D12. As a result, the second pending number increases from "1" to "2".

Also, at time T72, when the CPU 82a receives information on the number of winning balls, the CPU 82a executes the second number-of-managed-balls information generating process to award prize balls. Further, when the winning ball number information is input, the CPU 82a executes maximum difference number information generation processing to add the maximum difference number SC. At this time, it is assumed that the maximum difference number SC is greater than or equal to the predetermined value La. The CPU 82a outputs the maximum difference number command to the game control board 80.

At time T73, when the CPU 80a inputs the maximum difference number command, it executes the prescribed number achievement process. In the specified number achievement process, the CPU 80a determines that the specific condition is met because the input maximum difference number SC is equal to or greater than the predetermined value La. Since the CPU 80a is in the jackpot game, the CPU 80a does not set the progress-impossible state flag in the RAM 80c, but sets the progress-impossible standby flag. At this time, the CPU 80 a outputs the disabled state standby command to the frame control board 82 and to the effect control board 81 .

It is assumed that the second starting sensor D12 detects a game ball at time T75. The CPU 80a outputs winning ball number information to the frame control board 82 and to the effect control board 81 based on the winning ball detection signal input from the second starting sensor D12.

At time T76, the CPU 80a updates the second reserved number by adding 1 based on the input of the winning ball detection signal from the second starting sensor D12. As a result, the second pending number increases from "2" to "3". Thus, when a specific condition is satisfied during a big win game, when the second start sensor D12 detects a game ball during a big win game after the specific condition is satisfied, execution of the special game is suspended in response to the detection. can be For example, at time T76, when the winning ball detection signal is input from the first starting sensor D11, the CPU 80a updates the first reserved number by adding 1 if the first reserved number is less than the upper limit number. Thus, when a specific condition is satisfied during a big win game, when the first starting sensor D11 detects a game ball during a big win game after the specific condition is satisfied, execution of the special game is suspended in response to the detection. can be

It is assumed that the jackpot game has ended at time T77. The CPU 80a sets the progress impossibility flag in the RAM 80c based on the fact that the progress impossibility standby flag is set when the jackpot game ends. At this time, the CPU 80 a outputs the disabled state command to the frame control board 82 and to the effect control board 81 .

Here, at time T77, when the jackpot game ends, the gaming machine 10 enters a state where the jackpot game is not being played and the special game is not being executed, and the conditions for starting the special game are established. In addition, the game machine 10 controls to a high ball entry rate state when the jackpot game ends. At time T77, the second reservation number is greater than 0, so the CPU 80a can execute the process for executing the second special game. That is, at the time T77, the gaming machine 10 can execute the second special game in the high ball entry rate state after the big win game ends. However, at time T77, the gaming machine 10 is in an unprogressable state. Since the CPU 80a does not execute the special symbol start process when it is in the progress-impossible state, it does not execute the process for executing the second special game. Thus, in a situation where the special game in the high ball entry rate state can be executed after the end of the big win game, if the specific condition is met during the big win game, the high ball entry rate state will be maintained even if the big win game is over. Special game does not run.

Therefore, for example, when the second starting sensor D12 detects the game ball at time T75 after the specific condition is established, execution of the second special game is suspended in response to the detection, but the suspended second game is executed. 2 The special game is not executed after the big win game is finished. Thus, when a specific condition is satisfied during a big win game, when the second starting sensor D12 detects a game ball during a big win game after the specific condition is satisfied, the second special game is executed in response to the detection. can be withheld, the second special game is not executed after the big win game is over.

For example, when the first starting sensor D11 detects a game ball at time T75 after the specific condition is established, execution of the first special game is suspended in response to the detection, but the suspended first special game is not executed after the jackpot game ends. Thus, when a specific condition is satisfied during the big win game, when the first starting sensor D11 detects the game ball during the big win game after the specific condition is satisfied, the first special game is executed in response to the detection. can be withheld, the first special game is not executed after the big win game is over.

It is assumed that the second starting sensor D12 detects the game ball at time T78 after controlling the game to the non-advancement state. The CPU 80a does not execute the special symbol input process even if the winning ball detection signal is input from the second starting sensor D12. Therefore, the CPU 80a does not add the second reservation number based on the input of the winning ball detection signal from the second starting sensor D12. Therefore, the second pending number does not increase at time T79, which is the timing at which the second pending number can increase if the game is in the progressable state.

Here, for example, it is assumed that the power supply to the gaming machine 10 is cut off at time T74 after the specific condition is established. After that, it is assumed that the gaming machine 10 resumes the jackpot game after power supply is started. That is, the CPU 80a does not input the RAM clear signal when the power supply is started, and returns based on the backed up main information. The progress-impossible standby flag and the progress-impossible state flag are not cleared until a RAM clear signal is input in the board-side power-on process. Therefore, when the power supply is started after the power supply is interrupted during the big win game and the game returns to the big win game, the progress impossible standby flag is not erased. On the other hand, the progress-impossible standby flag and the progress-impossible state flag are cleared when the RAM clear signal is input in the board-side power-on process. Therefore, when the power supply is started after the power supply is interrupted during the jackpot game and the jackpot game is not resumed, the progress impossible standby flag is erased.

The CPU 80a sets the progress impossibility flag in the RAM 80c based on the fact that the progress impossibility standby flag is set when the big win game ends after the power supply is started and the jackpot game is resumed. The CPU 80a does not allow the first special game to be executed even if the first reservation number is greater than 0 when the jackpot game ends. The CPU 80a does not allow the second special game to be executed even if the second reservation number is greater than 0 when the jackpot game ends. Thus, when the specific condition is satisfied during the big win game, after that, after the power supply is cut off in the big win game, the power supply is started and the big win game is resumed. A special game in the ball rate state is not executed.

FIG. 21 is a timing chart showing when a specific condition is met during a non-jackpot game.
It is assumed that a game ball is shot from the shooting section 65 in accordance with the operation of the shooting operation section 15 at time T81. At this time, it is assumed that the effect display unit 19 is executing the second firing intensity effect. It should be noted that the shooting operation unit 15 is continuously operated after time T81.

At time T82 after a firing cycle t15 (eg, 600 ms) has elapsed from time T81, a game ball is shot from the shooting section 65 in accordance with the operation of the shooting operation section 15. FIG. After that, it is assumed that the game ball launched at time T81 enters the second starting hole 23B. The CPU 80a outputs winning ball number information to the frame control board 82 and to the effect control board 81 based on the winning ball detection signal from the second starting sensor D12.

When the acquired prize ball number information is input, the CPU 82a executes the second management ball number information generation process to award prize balls. Further, when the winning ball number information is input, the CPU 82a executes maximum difference number information generation processing to add the maximum difference number SC. At this time, it is assumed that the maximum number of differences SC is greater than or equal to the predetermined value La. The CPU 82a outputs the maximum difference number command to the game control board 80.

At time T83, when the maximum difference number command is input, the CPU 80a executes the prescribed number achievement process. In the specified number achievement process, the CPU 80a determines that the specific condition is established because the input maximum difference number SC is equal to or greater than the predetermined value La, and sets the progress impossibility flag in the RAM 80c. At this time, the CPU 80 a outputs the disabled state command to the frame control board 82 and to the effect control board 81 . When the disabled state command is input, the CPU 81a terminates the second firing intensity presentation. The CPU 81a controls the effect display section 19 so as to hide the character string Hk1 and the arrow image Yk1. That is, in the case where the second firing intensity rendering is being executed, the execution of the second firing intensity rendering is terminated when the game is controlled to be in an unprogressable state. Then, the CPU 81a executes an impossibility effect.

Also, at time T83, the CPU 80a outputs a firing stop signal to the frame control board 82 (the firing permission circuit 82m). At time T84 when the shooting period t15 has elapsed from time T82, no game ball is shot from the shooting section 65 although the shooting operation section 15 is being operated. That is, at time T83, the firing permitting circuit 82m does not output the firing permitting signal due to input of the firing stop signal from the CPU 80a. Then, the firing control circuit 83a does not output the firing timing pulse to the solenoid driving section when the firing permission signal is in the OFF state. Therefore, in the game machine 10, even if the shooting operation part 15 is operated after being controlled to the non-advance state, the shooting part 65 does not perform the shooting operation, and the game ball is not shot. In this way, when the specific condition is established while the shooting intensity effect is being executed and the progress is disabled, the game ball is not shot even if the shooting operation unit 15 is operated, and the shooting intensity is increased. Execution of the performance ends.

Incidentally, it is assumed that the game ball launched at time T82 enters the second start hole 23B after time T83. The CPU 80 a receives the winning ball detection signal from the second starting sensor D<b>12 , but does not output winning ball number information to the frame control board 82 and does not output to the effect control board 81 . Therefore, since the CPU 82a does not execute the second managed ball number information generation process, no prize balls are awarded. Also, the second pending number does not increase.

As described above, the game ball can be shot at time points T81 and T82 before the specific condition is established. When the game ball is shot, the second control ball number PB is subtracted. On the other hand, at time T84, which is after the specific condition has been established and the game has been controlled to the non-progress state, the game ball cannot be shot. Therefore, the second number of managed balls PB is not subtracted according to the shooting of game balls. As described above, when the specific condition is not satisfied, the number of balls possessed by the player decreases due to the shooting of game balls. On the other hand, when the specific condition is established and the game is controlled to be in an unprogressable state, the number of balls possessed by the player does not decrease due to the shooting of game balls.

However, the CPU 82a can execute the second transporting process even if the specific condition is met and the process cannot proceed. In other words, even if the disabled state command is input, the CPU 82a operates the transport motor 52a based on the transport entrance signal and the transport exit signal to transport the game ball discharged from the game area 20a toward the shooting unit 65. do. In this way, when the specific condition is established and the game is controlled to the non-advancing state, the game ball is transported toward the shooting part 65, but the game ball is not shot even if the shooting operation part 15 is operated.

FIG. 22 is a timing chart showing the execution status of processing related to error detection and setting.
At time T91, the gaming machine 10 is controlled to be in an unprogressable state. At time T91, the CPU 80a sets the progress impossibility flag in the RAM 80c. At this time, the CPU 80 a outputs the disabled state command to the frame control board 82 and to the effect control board 81 .

The CPU 80a is capable of executing the process of detecting and setting the main unauthorized radio wave detection error when it is in the progressable state before time T91. In other words, the gaming machine 10 can detect and set the main illegal radio wave detection error when it is in the progressable state. On the other hand, when the CPU 80a is in the progress-impossible state after time T91, the CPU 80a cannot execute the process of detecting and setting the main unauthorized radio wave detection error. In other words, the gaming machine 10 cannot detect and set the main illegal radio wave detection error when it is in the non-progress state.

The CPU 82a is capable of executing processing for detecting and setting an illegal frame radio wave detection error when the game is in a progressable state before time T91. In other words, the game machine 10 can detect and set a frame illegal radio wave detection error when it is in the progressable state. On the other hand, the CPU 82a cannot execute the process of detecting and setting an illegal frame radio wave detection error when the game is in an unprogressable state after time T91. In other words, the game machine 10 cannot detect and set an illegal frame radio wave detection error when it is in the state of being unable to progress.

In this way, radio wave detection error control may be executed when the vehicle is not controlled to be in an impossibility of progress. On the other hand, the radio wave detection error control is not executed when the vehicle is controlled to be unable to proceed.

The CPU 82a can execute processing for detecting and setting a door opening error when it is in a progressable state before time T91. In other words, the game machine 10 can detect and set a door open error when it is in the progressable state. The CPU 82a can execute a process of detecting and setting a door open error when the process is in an unprogressable state after time T91. In other words, the gaming machine 10 can detect and set a door open error when it is in the state of being unable to progress. Thus, door open error control is executed when the door section is opened in both the state in which the vehicle is not controlled and the state in which the vehicle cannot proceed.

Therefore, according to this embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(1) In the gaming machine 10, a specific condition may be established when the first starting sensor D11 detects a gaming ball. Then, when the specific condition is established, the game is controlled to be in a non-advancement state in which it is impossible to proceed with the game. In the gaming machine 10, while awarding a prize ball to the ball entering the first starting port 23A that caused the establishment of the specific condition, the first starting port 23A after being controlled to be in a non-advancement state. Prize balls are not given for entering balls into. As described above, in the gaming machine 10, based on whether or not the game is controlled to be in an impossibility state in which it is impossible to proceed with the game, a prize ball is awarded to the ball entering the first start port 23A. , and control not to award a prize ball to a ball entering the first starting port 23A, it is possible to perform appropriate control according to the state of the progress of the game.

(2) In the gaming machine 10, the maximum difference number SC based on the number of prize balls awarded within the predetermined period Sa and the number of out balls discharged from the game area 20a within the predetermined period Sa is set to a predetermined value La A specific condition is met when In such a gaming machine 10, a specific condition may be established when the first start sensor D11 detects a game ball. As a result, for example, when the number of prize balls awarded due to game balls entering the prize winning opening 23 within a certain period becomes excessively large compared to the number of out balls discharged from the game area 20a. , can be controlled to an impossibility state. In other words, in the gaming machine 10, when the number of game balls acquired by the player becomes excessive within a certain period of time, it is possible to control the game to be in an unprogressable state. A game machine is desired to have a game performance that suppresses arousal of gambling. In the game machine 10, in order to suppress the excitement of gambling, when the number of game balls acquired by the player becomes excessively large, the game machine 10 is controlled to be in a non-advancement state. In such a gaming machine 10, when the game machine 10 is controlled to be in a non-advanceable state, it is possible to perform control so as not to give a prize ball to the ball entering the first start port 23A, so appropriate control should be performed. can be done.

(3) The gaming machine 10 is configured so that the second managed ball number information generating process is not executed even if, for example, the winning ball detection signal is illegally input when the game machine 10 is controlled to be in the non-progressable state. Therefore, when the game is controlled to the non-advancement state, it is possible to more reliably prevent prize balls from being awarded.

(4) In the gaming machine 10, when the game is controlled to be in an unprogressable state, a prize ball is not given to a ball entering the first start hole 23A. Here, in the gaming machine 10, it is possible to execute an acquisition number effect in which the content of the effect is updated in response to awarding of prize balls. However, for example, in a situation where prize balls are not awarded, there is a risk that the performance of the number of wins will actually reduce the interest. In the game machine 10, the execution of the number-of-acquisitions performance is terminated when it is controlled to be in an unprogressable state. As a result, it is possible to suppress the decrease in interest due to the execution of the number-of-acquisitions effect. In this manner, the gaming machine 10 can perform appropriate control according to the state of progress of the game.

(5) In the game machine 10, the specific condition may be established when the first start sensor D11 detects the game ball. Then, when the specific condition is established, the game is controlled to be in a non-advancement state in which it is impossible to proceed with the game. In the gaming machine 10, the execution of the special game may be suspended with respect to the entry into the first start hole 23A that caused the specific condition to be established, and after that, the game is controlled so as not to proceed. Execution of the special game is not suspended for the ball entering the first starting port 23A at . Thus, in the gaming machine 10, the execution of the special game is suspended with respect to the entry of the ball into the first start port 23A based on whether or not the game is controlled in the non-advancement state in which the game cannot proceed. Since it is possible to perform control and control not to suspend the execution of the special game in response to the entry of the ball into the first start hole 23A, it is possible to perform appropriate control according to the state regarding the progress of the game.

(6) In the gaming machine 10, even if a specific condition is satisfied during the big win game, a prize ball is given to the ball entered into the first start hole 23A during the big win game. During the jackpot game, it is easy to acquire game balls, which is a particularly advantageous state for the player. In such an advantageous state, if no prize balls are awarded and the execution of the number-of-wins effect is terminated even though the specific condition is established, there is a risk of losing interest. In the game machine 10, even if a specific condition is satisfied during a big win game, prize balls are provided and the obtained number performance is executed. As a result, it is possible to suppress the decrease in interest. Thus, according to this embodiment, appropriate control can be performed according to the state of the gaming machine 10 .

(7) In the game machine 10, the specific condition may be established when the first start sensor D11 detects the game ball. Then, when the specific condition is established, the game is controlled to be in a non-advancement state in which it is impossible to proceed with the game. The gaming machine 10 is capable of withholding the execution of the special game with respect to the entry into the first start hole 23A that caused the specific condition to be met, but if the specific condition is met and the game machine 10 is in an unprogressable state. Stop the execution of the special game when it is controlled. Therefore, in the gaming machine 10, for example, even if the execution of the special game is suspended when the specific condition is satisfied and the execution of the special game is started, if the progress is disabled, the execution of the special game is stopped. Since the special game that has been started can be stopped, appropriate control can be performed according to the state of progress of the game.

(8) In the gaming machine 10, even when the game machine 10 is controlled in the high probability state, execution of the special game in the high probability state is stopped when the specific condition is established and the progress is disabled. . When the game is controlled to the high probability state, there is a high probability that the result of the big win will be fixed and stopped when the special game is executed. In the gaming machine 10, even in a situation where such a special game is being executed in which the result of the big win is likely to be determined and stopped, the execution of the special game can be stopped when it is controlled to be in an unprogressable state. Appropriate control can be performed according to the state regarding progress.

(9) In the gaming machine 10, when the number of game balls acquired by the player becomes excessive within a certain period of time, the game can be controlled to be in a non-progressive state. A game machine is desired to have a game performance that suppresses arousal of gambling. In the game machine 10, in order to suppress the excitement of gambling, when the number of game balls acquired by the player becomes excessively large, the game machine 10 is controlled to be in a non-advancement state. In such a gaming machine 10, when the game is controlled to be in an unprogressable state, control can be performed to stop the execution of the special game, so appropriate control can be performed.

(10) The gaming machine 10 can stop the special game even if the execution of the special game is suspended when it is controlled to be in an unprogressable state. Here, in the gaming machine 10, an effect game can be executed in accordance with the execution of the special game. However, for example, if the effect game is executed in a situation where the execution of the special game is suspended, there is a risk that the player will misunderstand that the special game is being executed, resulting in a loss of interest. In the game machine 10, when the performance game is being executed and the progress is disabled, the execution of the special game is stopped and the performance game is stopped. As a result, even though the execution of the special game has been stopped, it is possible to prevent the user from misunderstanding that the special game is being executed, thereby reducing interest in the game. It can be performed.

(11) When the game machine 10 is controlled to be in an unprogressable state, the plurality of light emitters in the first special symbol display portion 21a and the second special symbol display portion 21b are all extinguished, and the execution of the special game is stopped. , the production patterns of the plurality of rows are hidden, and the execution of the production game is stopped. As a result, it is possible to make it easier for the player to understand that the execution of the special game has been stopped when the game is controlled to be in an unprogressable state.

(12) In the gaming machine 10, when the game machine 10 is controlled to be in an unprogressable state, the suspended special game is no longer executed. Then, when it is controlled to be in a state where progress cannot be made, the plurality of light emitters in the first reservation display portion 21c and the second reservation display portion 21d are all extinguished, and the first special symbol display portion 21a and the second special symbol display portion 21b All of the plurality of light emitters are extinguished and execution of the special game is stopped. This makes it easy for the player to understand that the execution of the special game has been stopped and that the suspended special game will not be executed when the game is controlled to the unprogressable state.

(13) The gaming machine 10 is controlled to an unprogressive state in which the game cannot be progressed when a specific condition is satisfied. Then, in the gaming machine 10, when a specific condition is satisfied during the execution of the predetermined special game in a situation where the low ball-entering rate state is controlled to the high ball-entering rate state after the end of the predetermined special game, the low ball-entering rate state is established. It is not controlled from the rate state to the high ball entry rate state. For this reason, for example, even though the progress is disabled, it is expected that the game can be played in the high ball-entering rate state in which the game ball entering rate is higher than in the low ball-entering rate state. As a result, discomfort can be suppressed. In this manner, the gaming machine 10 can perform appropriate control according to the state of progress of the game.

(14) In the gaming machine 10, when the number of gaming balls acquired by the player becomes excessive within a certain period of time, the game can be controlled to be in a non-progressive state. A game machine is desired to have a game performance that suppresses arousal of gambling. In the game machine 10, in order to suppress the excitement of gambling, when the number of game balls acquired by the player becomes excessively large, the game machine 10 is controlled to be in a non-advancement state. In such a gaming machine 10, when the game is controlled to the non-advancement state, it is possible to prevent control from the low-ball-entering-rate state to the high-ball-entering-rate state, so appropriate control can be performed.

(15) The gaming machine 10 is controlled to the high ball entry rate state during execution of the predetermined special game in a situation where the low ball entry rate state is controlled to the high ball entry rate state after the end of the predetermined special game. It is possible to execute a transition-suggestion production that can specify that. However, for example, if the state is not controlled to the high ball-entering rate state, execution of the transition-suggesting effect may rather reduce interest. In the game machine 10, when the specific condition is satisfied and the state is not controlled from the low-ball-entering-rate state to the high-ball-entering-rate state, the execution of the transition-suggestion performance is terminated. As a result, it is possible to suppress the decrease in interest due to the execution of the transition suggestive effect. Thus, according to this embodiment, appropriate control can be performed according to the state of the gaming machine 10 .

(16) In the game machine 10, when the game machine 10 is controlled to be in a non-advance state, the game ball is not shot even if the shooting operation unit 15 is operated. That is, in the gaming machine 10, based on whether or not the game is controlled to be in a non-advancement state in which the game cannot be progressed, control for shooting the game ball by operating the shooting operation unit 15 and operation of the shooting operation unit 15 are performed. Since it is possible to perform control not to shoot the game ball by , appropriate control can be performed according to the state regarding the progress of the game. Here, in the game machine 10, it is possible to execute a shooting intensity presentation regarding the shooting intensity of the game ball. However, for example, if the shooting intensity effect is executed in a state in which the game ball cannot be shot, the player may mistakenly believe that the game ball can be shot. In the game machine 10, the execution of the shooting intensity presentation is ended when it is controlled to be in a non-advancement state. Thereby, in the gaming machine 10, it is possible to prevent misunderstanding that the game ball can be shot. Thus, according to this embodiment, appropriate control can be performed according to the state of the gaming machine 10 .

(17) The game machine 10 can prevent the number of balls possessed by the player from being reduced when the game is controlled to be in an unprogressable state. As a result, in the gaming machine 10, it is possible to suppress the disadvantageous control for the player that the number of balls possessed by the player is reduced despite being controlled to the non-advancement state. Thus, according to this embodiment, appropriate control can be performed according to the state of the gaming machine 10 .

(18) In the gaming machine 10, when the game machine 10 is controlled to be unable to advance, the game ball is transported toward the shooting unit 65, but the game ball is not shot even if the shooting operation unit 15 is operated. For example, if the game ball is not conveyed toward the launching unit 65, the game ball does not reach the launching unit 65 when the game is controlled to be in a progressable state in which the game can be progressed. may not be able to fire. In the game machine 10, the game ball is transported to the shooting part 65 and the game ball is prevented from being shot even when the game machine 10 is controlled to be unable to progress. Thus, according to this embodiment, appropriate control can be performed according to the state of the gaming machine 10 .

(19) In the gaming machine 10, when the game machine 10 is controlled to be in an unprogressable state, the suspended special game is no longer executed. That is, the gaming machine 10 is configured not to execute the special game that was scheduled to be executed due to being controlled to the non-progress state. Therefore, in the gaming machine 10, even if the execution of the special game is suspended, the special game that has started to be executed will not be executed if it is controlled to be in the progress-impossible state. Appropriate control can be performed accordingly. Here, the gaming machine 10 can display a suspended image H corresponding to a special game whose execution is suspended. However, for example, if the suspended image H is displayed even though the suspended special game is not executed, the player may mistakenly think that the suspended special game will be executed. be done. In the gaming machine 10, the display of the pending image H is ended when the game is controlled to be in a non-advanceable state. As a result, in the gaming machine 10, it is possible to prevent misunderstanding that a special game whose execution has been suspended will be executed. Thus, according to this embodiment, appropriate control can be performed according to the state of the gaming machine 10 .

(20) In the gaming machine 10, when a specific condition is established during execution of the special game, the execution of the special game is stopped. That is, the gaming machine 10 is configured to forcibly end the special game being executed in the middle due to being controlled to the non-progress state. Here, the gaming machine 10 can display the running image ZG corresponding to the special game being run. However, for example, if the running image ZG is displayed even though the running special game has been stopped, the player may misunderstand that the special game is still running. In the gaming machine 10, the display of the running image ZG is terminated when the game is controlled to be in a non-progressable state. Thereby, in the gaming machine 10, it is possible to prevent misunderstanding that the special game is still being executed. Thus, according to this embodiment, appropriate control can be performed according to the state of the gaming machine 10 .

(21) In the gaming machine 10, when a specific condition is met during a big win game, the progress is not controlled until the big win game ends. When a specific condition is met during the big win game, the execution of the special game can be suspended during the big win game after the specified condition is met, but the suspended special game is not run. . In this way, the execution of the special game can be suspended during the big win game which is continued without being in an impossibility state even if a specific condition is established, thereby suppressing the sense of incongruity in the big win game. Then, in the gaming machine 10, even if the execution of the special game is suspended during the jackpot game, the special game can be prevented from being executed. As a result, the gaming machine 10 can prevent the special game from being executed even though the game has been controlled to be in an unprogressable state. On the other hand, after the specific condition is satisfied during the execution of the special game, even if the game ball enters the first start opening 23A, the execution of the special game is not suspended and the execution is started before the specific condition is satisfied. The pending special game is not executed. As a result, the game machine 10 is prevented from suspending the execution of the special game and from executing the suspended special game even though the game machine 10 is controlled to be in an unprogressable state. can be done. As described above, according to this embodiment, appropriate control can be performed according to the state of the gaming machine 10 .

(22) In the game machine 10, the specific condition may be established when the first start sensor D11 detects the game ball. Then, when the specific condition is established, the game is controlled to be in a non-advancement state in which it is impossible to proceed with the game. In the gaming machine 10, the execution of the special game can be suspended with respect to the entry into the first starting port 23A that caused the specific condition to be established, and then the first game after being controlled to be in an unprogressable state. Execution of the special game is not suspended for the ball entering the starting port 23A. Thus, in the gaming machine 10, it is possible to suspend the execution of the special game against the entry of the ball into the first start port 23A based on whether or not the game is controlled to be in an unprogressable state in which the game cannot proceed. , and control that the execution of the special game cannot be suspended in response to the ball entering the first start hole 23A. can be done.

(23) In the gaming machine 10, when the number of gaming balls acquired by the player becomes excessive within a certain period of time, the gaming machine 10 can be controlled so as to disable progress. A game machine is desired to have a game performance that suppresses arousal of gambling. In the game machine 10, in order to suppress the excitement of gambling, when the number of game balls acquired by the player becomes excessively large, the game machine 10 is controlled to be in a non-advancement state. In such a gaming machine 10, when it is controlled to be in an unprogressable state, it is possible to perform control so that the execution of the special game cannot be suspended with respect to the entry of the ball into the first start hole 23A. can be controlled.

(24) In the gaming machine 10, when the game machine 10 is controlled to be in an unprogressable state, execution of the special game is no longer suspended. Here, the gaming machine 10 can display a suspended image H corresponding to a special game whose execution is suspended. However, if, for example, the suspension image H is displayed even though the execution of the special game is not suspended, the player will not be able to suspend the execution of the special game when the game ball enters the first start hole 23A. Misunderstanding is possible. In the gaming machine 10, the display of the pending image H is ended when the game is controlled to be in a non-advanceable state. Thereby, in the gaming machine 10, it is possible to prevent misunderstanding that execution of the special game is suspended. Thus, according to this embodiment, appropriate control can be performed according to the state of the gaming machine 10 .

(25) In the gaming machine 10, when a specific condition is established during the big win game, the progress is not controlled until the big win game ends. When a specific condition is satisfied during a big win game, even if the situation is such that the state is controlled to a high ball entry rate state after the end of the big win game, the special game in the high ball entry rate state is started after the end of the big win game. Not executed. In this way, in the game machine 10, even if a specific condition is satisfied during the big win game, the big win game is continued without being in an impossibility state, and controlled to an advantageous high ball entry rate state after the end of the big win game. Even in this case, it is possible to prevent the special game from being executed in the high ball entry rate state. Thus, according to this embodiment, appropriate control can be performed according to the state of the gaming machine 10 .

(26) In the gaming machine 10, when a specific condition is satisfied during a big win game, it is possible to suggest or notify that the game will be controlled to an unprogressive state after the end of the big win game. Therefore, in the gaming machine 10, it is possible to make the player understand that the special game in the high ball entry rate state is not executed after the end of the big winning game while enjoying the big winning game. As a result, in the gaming machine 10, it is possible to suppress the deterioration of the player's mood by not executing the special game in the high ball entry rate state.

(27) In the gaming machine 10, when a specific condition is satisfied during a big win game, even if the power supply is started after the power supply is cut off during the big win game and the game returns to the big win game, the big win game ends. A special game in the high ball entry rate state is not executed later. Therefore, for example, when a specific condition is established while a jackpot game is being awarded, even if the power supply is cut off and started, the special game in the high ball entry rate state is not executed after the jackpot game ends. can be made As a result, the gaming machine 10 can prevent the special game from being executed even though the game machine 10 has been controlled to be in a non-advancement state. It can be carried out.

(28) Conventionally, a pachinko game machine is equipped with a radio wave sensor as a device for detecting radio waves that can have a predetermined effect on detection by a detection unit that detects a game ball that has entered a winning hole. There is As a result, for example, illegal acquisition of game balls can be suppressed. Here, in the gaming machine 10, in a situation where the first start sensor D11 detects a game ball after a specific condition is satisfied and the game is controlled to be in an unprogressable state, prize balls are not awarded in response to the detection. In such a situation, for example, even if the radio wave sensor detects an abnormal radio wave, it is difficult for a game ball to be acquired illegally. In the game machine 10, there are cases where a radio wave detection error is detected and set when the game is not controlled to be in an unprogressable state. On the other hand, in the game machine 10, the radio wave detection error is prevented from being detected and set when the game is controlled to be in an unprogressable state. As a result, the game machine 10 can take appropriate measures when a radio wave detection error is detected and set. Thus, according to this embodiment, appropriate control can be performed according to the state of the gaming machine 10 .

(29) In the gaming machine 10, when the number of game balls acquired by the player becomes excessive within a certain period of time, the game can be controlled to be in a non-progressive state. A game machine is desired to have a game performance that suppresses arousal of gambling. In the game machine 10, in order to suppress the excitement of gambling, when the number of game balls acquired by the player becomes excessively large, the game machine 10 is controlled to be in a non-advancement state. In such a game machine 10, when it is controlled to be in an unprogressable state, control is performed so that no prize ball is given to the ball entering the first start port 23A, and a radio wave detection error is not detected and set. can be controlled appropriately.

(30) The game machine 10 can be controlled from the non-advancement state to the advancement state by opening the mounting frame 11b and operating the RAM clear switch 82h. Here, in the gaming machine 10, when the game is controlled to be in an unprogressable state, for example, a radio wave detection error is neither detected nor set. On the other hand, the game machine 10 can detect and set a door open error even when the game is controlled to be in an unprogressable state. For example, if the door opening error is not detected and set when the game is controlled to the unprogressable state, there is a risk that, for example, the administrator of the gaming machine will not notice that the operation to control the game to the illegitimate state has been performed. be. According to this embodiment, when the state is controlled from the unprogressable state to the practicable state, it is possible to detect and set the door opening error. can be Thus, according to this embodiment, appropriate control can be performed according to the state of the gaming machine 10 .

(31) The gaming machine 10 can stop the special game even if the execution of the special game is suspended when the game machine 10 is controlled to be in an unprogressable state. Here, in the gaming machine 10, a movable effect can be executed as a notice effect in relation to the execution of the special game. However, for example, in a situation where the execution of the special game is suspended, if a movable effect that suggests or notifies whether or not the special game will be a big hit (big hit expectation) is executed, there is a risk of reducing the interest. be. In the game machine 10, when the performance game is being executed and the progress is disabled, the execution of the special game is stopped and the execution of the movable performance is stopped. As a result, it is possible to suppress the decrease in interest due to the execution of the movable effect. In this manner, the gaming machine 10 can perform appropriate control according to the state of progress of the game.

(32) The gaming machine 10 is configured to be capable of executing an initial action and an impossibility effect for suggesting or notifying that the game is controlled to an impossibility state when power supply is started. Here, for example, if the initial action is performed after the progress impossibility effect is started, it is conceivable that the player may misunderstand that the game is progressing despite being controlled to the progress impossibility state. In the game machine 10, the impossibility presentation is started after the initial action is started. As a result, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize the state related to the progress of the game.

The embodiment described above can be implemented with the following modifications. It should be noted that the above-described embodiment and the following modifications can be implemented in combination with each other within a technically consistent range.

In the jackpot game process, when the jackpot symbols are determined and stopped in the special game, the CPU 80a waits for the jackpot game to be given until a detection signal is input from a predetermined ball detector (gate sensor D15 as an example). state. The CPU 80a may award a big win game when a detection signal is input from the gate sensor D15 after the big win symbols are fixed and stopped in the special game. At this time, the CPU 80a outputs to the effect control board 81 a control command (hereinafter referred to as a jackpot game standby command) that can specify that the state of waiting for the granting of the jackpot game is in effect. When the CPU 81a inputs the jackpot game standby command, the CPU 81a may control the effect device ES to execute the jackpot game standby effect. As an example, when the CPU 81a executes the jackpot game waiting effect, an image that can specify that the game ball is entered into the gate 24, such as a character string of "Please hit right and aim at the gate" is included. When the CPU 81a inputs the disabled state command during the execution of the jackpot game standby effect, the CPU 81a may terminate the execution of the jackpot game standby effect. When the CPU 81a inputs the disabled state command during the execution of the jackpot game standby effect, an image that can specify that the game ball is to enter the gate 24, such as a character string of "Please hit right and aim at the gate". The effect display unit 19 may be controlled so as to hide the .

The CPU 82a controls the performance display monitor 82d so that the information that can identify the base value is displayed even if the disabled state command is input while the information that can identify the base value is displayed on the performance display monitor 82d. may be controlled. The CPU 82a may control the performance display monitor 82d so as to display an error code even if a disabled state command is input while an error is being reported on the performance display monitor 82d. The CPU 82a may control the performance display monitor 82d so as to hide the error code when the disabled state command is input while the performance display monitor 82d is reporting an error.

The CPU 82a may be configured to subtract 1 from the maximum difference number SC when a winning path signal or non-winning path signal is input from the winning path count sensor D25 or the non-winning path count sensor D26 instead of the out sensor D30. . That is, the CPU 82a may reduce the maximum difference number SC according to the detection by the winning path count sensor D25 or the non-winning path count sensor D26 instead of the detection by the out sensor D30. In this case, the CPU 82a does not subtract 1 from the maximum difference number SC if the maximum difference number SC is 0 when the winning path signal or the non-winning path signal is input. On the other hand, the CPU 82a subtracts 1 from the maximum difference number SC when the maximum difference number SC is 1 or more when the winning path signal or the non-winning path signal is input.

After the end of the jackpot game, when the special game in which the number of executions of the special game in the low-probability state has reached the operation count Nc (eg, 500 times) without winning a jackpot, the CPU 80a determines the high-income game stored in the RAM 80c. A sphere flag may be set. In other words, the CPU 80a may control the high ball entry rate state. The CPU 80a updates the value of the execution counter stored in the RAM 80c every time the special game in the low-probability state is finished after the jackpot game is finished. Count the number of executions. The CPU 80a outputs to the effect control board 81 a control command (hereinafter referred to as a low certainty row number command) capable of specifying the number of executions of the special game in the low probability state after the end of the jackpot game. The CPU 80a sets a high ball entry flag when the special game in which the number of executions of the special game in the low-probability state has reached the operation number Nc without a big win after the end of the big win game.

After the CPU 80a controls the state from the low-ball-entering-percentage state to the high-ball-entering-percentage state when the number of executions of the special game in the low-probability state reaches the number-of-operations Nc, every time the special game ends, the CPU 80a stores the By updating the value of the execution counter, the number of executions of the special game after being controlled to the high ball entry rate state is counted. The CPU 80a erases the high ball entry flag stored in the RAM 80c when the special game in which the number of executions of the special game after being controlled to the high ball entry rate state has reached the number of operations Nd (700 times as an example) ends. . That is, the CPU 80a controls the state from the low-ball-entering-rate state to the high-ball-entering-rate state when the number of executions of the special game in the low-probability state reaches the number of times Nc of operations. Control to ball entry rate state.

When the CPU 80a sets the progress-impossible state flag during execution of the Nc-th special game in the low-probability state after the end of the jackpot game, the CPU 80a stops the execution of the special game. For example, in the special game that was being executed, the winning symbols were originally supposed to be fixed and stopped. However, the special game was forcibly terminated in the middle due to being controlled in an unprogressable state. As a result, in the special game, the winning symbols are not fixed and stopped, and the value of the execution counter, which is updated each time the special game in the low-probability state ends, is not updated. As a result, the gaming machine 10 should have been controlled to the high ball-in percentage state by ending the Nc-th special game in the low-probability state, but the special game was controlled to the non-progress state. does not end and is not controlled from low ball entry rate state to high ball entry rate state. In this way, in a situation in which the jackpot symbols are not fixed and stopped displayed in the predetermined special game, and the state is controlled from the low ball-entering rate state to the high ball-entering rate state after the predetermined special game is over, the predetermined special game is performed. is not controlled from the low ball-entering rate state to the high ball-entering rate state when a specific condition is established during the execution of .

The CPU 81a may execute the transition suggesting effect when the number of operations that can be specified from the input low-certainty line number command is Nc-1 (499 times as an example) and the variable start command is input. In other words, the transition suggesting effect may be executed during execution of the Nc-th special game in the low-probability state after the end of the big win game. The CPU 81a controls the effect device ES to execute the transition suggestion effect until the low-ball-entering-rate state is controlled to the high-ball-entering-rate state (until the high-ball-entering-rate state command is input). When the CPU 81a inputs the high ball entry rate state command, the CPU 81a controls the effect device ES to end the transition suggestion effect. Not limited to this, the CPU 81a may end the transition suggesting effect when a predetermined time has elapsed after starting the transition suggesting effect. In this manner, the effect device ES is controlled to the high ball entry rate state during execution of the predetermined special game in a situation where the low ball entry rate state is controlled to the high ball entry rate state after the end of the predetermined special game. It is possible to execute a transition suggesting rendition that can be specified to be performed.

The transition suggestive effect executed during execution of the Nc-th special game in the low-probability state is the same effect as the transition suggestive effect executed during the execution of the special game in which the chance symbols are fixed and stopped displayed during the normal game. It may be an aspect. In other words, the transition suggestion effect executed during execution of the Nc-th special game in the low-probability state is an effect mode in which the character string Kj of "transition to high-ball-in-probability state" is displayed on the effect display unit 19. There may be. When the disabled state command is input, the CPU 81a terminates the execution of the transition suggestion effect. When the disabled state command is input, the CPU 81a controls the effect display section 19 so as to hide the character string Kj.

The transition suggesting effect executed during execution of the Nc-th special game in the low-probability state is different from the transition suggesting effect executed during the execution of the special game in which the chance symbols are fixed and stopped displayed during the normal game. It may be an aspect. For example, the transition suggestive effect executed during execution of the Nc-th special game in the low-probability state may be an effect mode in which the character string Kk of "play time reached" is displayed on the effect display section 19. . When the disabled state command is input, the CPU 81a terminates the execution of the transition suggestion effect. When the disabled state command is input, the CPU 81a controls the effect display section 19 so as to hide the character string Kk. In this way, when the specific condition is satisfied during execution of the transition suggesting effect, the execution of the transition suggesting effect is terminated.

・Even if the impossibility effect executed when the specific condition is satisfied during the execution of the special game is the same as the effect of the impossibility of progress executed when the specific condition is satisfied during the execution of the jackpot game. good. The impossibility effect executed when a specific condition is satisfied during execution of the special game may be the same as the impossibility effect executed when the power supply starts. As a result, it is possible to make it easier for the user to recognize that the vehicle is controlled to be in an unprogressable state.

The impossibility effect executed when a specific condition is satisfied during execution of a special game may differ from the impossibility effect executed when a specific condition is satisfied during execution of a jackpot game. The impossibility effect executed when a specific condition is satisfied during execution of the special game may differ from the impossibility effect executed when power supply is started. The impossibility effect executed when a specific condition is satisfied during execution of the jackpot game may differ from the impossibility effect executed when power supply is started. This makes it easier for the player to understand the timing when the control is made to the non-progressive state.

- The CPU 80a does not have to set the progress-impossible state flag in the RAM 80c when a specific condition is met during execution of the special game. The CPU 80a may cause the RAM 80c to store the progress-impossible standby flag when the special game being executed ends. That is, when the special game is being executed, the CPU 80a does not cause the progress-impossible state, but may control the progress-impossible state when the special game ends.

If a specific condition is met during the execution of the special game, the CPU 80a stores the progress-impossible standby flag in the RAM 80c when all the special games whose execution is suspended when the specific condition is met are completed. good. In other words, if a specific condition is satisfied when there is a special game whose execution is suspended, the progress control may not be performed until all the special games whose execution is suspended are finished. In this case, execution of a new special game may not be suspended after the specific condition is established.

- When the disabled state command is input, the CPU 82a does not have to execute part of the process in the second managed ball number information generation process. Specifically, even if the acquired prize ball number information is input from the game control board 80 after the disabled state command is inputted, the CPU 82a does not award the prize balls according to the acquired prize ball number information. Even if the acquired prize ball number information is input from the game control board 80 after the disabled state command is input, the CPU 82a sets the acquired prize ball number identifiable from the acquired prize ball number information to the second managed ball number PB. Do not add. Therefore, when a specific condition is established and control is performed in an impossibility of progress, the winning ball output when the first start sensor D11, the second start sensor D12, the count sensor D13, or the normal sensor D14 detects the game ball. Even if the detection signal is input, the CPU 82a does not execute the second managed ball number information generation process. When the rental information is input from the CU control board 120 after the disabled state command is input, the CPU 82a may add the number of rental balls (the number of rental balls Pb) indicated in the rental information to the second number of managed balls PB. . The CPU 82a may add the second number of balls under management PB when a foul signal is input from the foul sensor D21 even when the disabled state command is input. After inputting the disabled state command, the CPU 82a may subtract the second management ball number PB in relation to at least one of the shooting operation by the shooting unit 65 and the supply operation by the supply unit 61. In other words, the CPU 82a may decrease the second managed ball number PB according to the shooting of game balls. However, when the ball is controlled to be unable to advance, the shooting operation by the shooting unit 65 and the supplying operation by the supplying unit 61 are not performed, so the second managed ball number PB does not decrease. In other words, in the gaming machine 10, when the specific condition is satisfied and the game is controlled to be in an unprogressable state, the number of balls possessed by the player does not decrease due to the shooting of the game balls. When the counting signal is input from the counting operation section 18 after the disabled state command is input, the CPU 82a outputs counting information that can specify the number of balls to be counted to the management unit 100. The number of counted balls may be subtracted from the number of managed balls PB. In this way, the gaming machine 10 may be configured to be able to decrease or increase the second number of managed balls PB even when a specific condition is satisfied and the game is controlled to be in an unprogressable state.

After inputting the disabled state command, the CPU 82a does not subtract the second number of balls PB in relation to at least one of the shooting operation by the shooting unit 65 and the supply operation by the supply unit 61. good. In other words, the CPU 82a does not have to decrease the second number of managed balls PB in accordance with the shooting of game balls. Therefore, in the gaming machine 10, when the specific condition is established and the progress is disabled, the number of balls possessed by the player does not decrease due to the shooting of the game balls.

When the disabled state command is input, the CPU 81a may control the effect device ES so as to execute settlement notification prompting the operation of the counting operation unit 18 instead of or in addition to the impossibility effect. . The settlement notification can also be said to be a notification prompting the player to transfer the balls owned by the player from the gaming machine 10 to the management unit 100 by operating the counting operation section 18 . When the disabled state command is input, the CPU 82a may control the notification sound section 13 so as to execute the settlement notification prompting the operator to operate the counting operation section 18 .

- In the 2nd ball number display part 17, alerting|reporting of an error may be performed according to the set error. In the second number-of-balls display unit 17, when an error is set, notification of the set error may be started, and when the error setting is canceled, notification of the canceled error may be terminated. The CPU 82a controls the second ball number display section 17 so as to terminate the error notification when the disabled state command is input while the second ball number display section 17 is informing of the error. good too. As described above, the gaming machine 10 is configured to display information that can specify the second number of managed balls PB when a specific condition is satisfied and the game is controlled to be in an unprogressable state.

- When the disabled state command is input, the CPU 82a does not have to execute all the processes in the frame-side error setting process. In other words, when the progress-impossible state flag is set, the CPU 82a does not have to perform processing for detecting and setting frame-unauthorized radio wave detection errors, communication errors within the management game machine, and door opening errors in the frame-side error setting processing. good too. In this case, the CPU 80a may execute processing for detecting and setting the door open error by executing processing different from the frame side error setting processing. As a result, in the gaming machine 10, when the game is not controlled to be in an unprogressable state, the frame-side error setting process may be executed as control (radio wave detection error control) related to frame illegal radio wave detection error. On the other hand, in the gaming machine 10, when the game is controlled to be unable to proceed, the frame-side error setting process is not executed as control (radio wave detection error control) related to the frame illegal radio wave detection error.

・When it is controlled to be unable to proceed, the CPU 80a performs special symbol input processing, special symbol start processing, normal symbol input processing, normal symbol start processing, winning processing, specified number achievement processing, and board side error setting processing. A timer interrupt process in which the side normal process is executed may be prohibited. The CPU 80a may prohibit the timer interrupt processing in which the board-side normal processing is executed until the progress-impossible state is controlled to the progress-possible state. The CPU 80a may allow the timer interrupt process in which the board-side normal process is executed when the progress-impossible state is changed to the progress-possible state. As a result, the CPU 80a may prevent the board-side normal process from being executed when the game is controlled to be in an unprogressable state.

- The CPU 80a may be able to detect a communication line disconnection error when it is controlled to be in an unprogressable state. In other words, the CPU 80a may be able to set a communication line disconnection error when it is controlled to be in an unprogressable state. In this case, the CPU 80a may execute processing for detecting and setting a communication line disconnection error by executing processing different from the board-side error setting processing.

- When the progress-impossible state flag is set, the CPU 80a may execute the winning process. In this case, the CPU 82a should not execute the second managed ball number information generation process even if the acquired prize ball number information is input from the game control board 80 . Even with such a configuration, when the specific condition is established and the progress is controlled to be disabled, the first start sensor D11, the second start sensor D12, the count sensor D13, or the normal sensor D14 detects the game ball. The CPU 82a does not execute the second managed ball number information generation process even if the winning ball detection signal that is output at times is input.

- The frame control board 82 may be connected to the first start sensor D11, the second start sensor D12, the count sensor D13, the normal sensor D14, and the gate sensor D15. CPU82a, each sensor D11~D15 may be able to input each detection signal output by detecting the game ball. The CPU 82a awards prize balls based on input of winning ball detection signals output when the first start sensor D11, the second start sensor D12, the count sensor D13, and the normal sensor D14 detect game balls. You may do so. When the progress impossibility flag is set, the CPU 82a outputs a winning ball detection signal output when the first start sensor D11, the second start sensor D12, the count sensor D13, and the normal sensor D14 detect a gaming ball. It is preferable not to award the prize ball even if the input is made.

- The CPU 82a may not execute the maximum difference number information generation process when the disabled state standby command is input. When the disabled state standby command is input, the CPU 82a does not need to execute the maximum difference number information generation process even if the winning ball number information is input from the game control board 80 (CPU 80a). That is, when the disabled state wait command is input, the CPU 82a does not need to increase the maximum difference number SC. Further, the CPU 82a does not need to execute the maximum difference number information generation process even if the out signal is input from the out sensor D30. In other words, the CPU 82a does not need to decrease the maximum difference number SC when the disabled state wait command is input. Therefore, when the disabled state standby command is input, the CPU 82 a does not output the maximum difference number command to the game control board 80 . Therefore, when the disabled state standby command is input, the game control board 80 (CPU 80 a ) does not output the maximum difference number command to the effect control board 81 .

- The CPU 82a may execute the maximum difference number information generation process even if the disabled state command is input. However, when the game is controlled to be unable to proceed, even if the CPU 82a outputs the maximum difference number command, the CPU 80a does not perform the specified number achievement process. Therefore, for example, even if the maximum difference number SC becomes less than the predetermined value La, it does not affect the progress of the game.

- The predetermined period Sa does not have to be the period from when the power supply is started until when the power supply is cut off. For example, the predetermined period Sa may be a period until a predetermined time tc (one minute as an example) elapses. The CPU 82a may generate (count) the maximum difference number SC for each predetermined time tc. In this case, the CPU 82a should initialize the maximum number of differences SC every predetermined time tc. The CPU 80a may be capable of controlling the progress impossible state when the maximum difference number SC is equal to or greater than a predetermined value La (eg, 1000). That is, the maximum difference number SC is information generated (counted) based on the number of awarded balls per unit time and the number of out balls discharged from the game area 20a per unit time. may

The CPU 82a may always subtract 1 from the maximum difference number SC when an out signal is input from the out sensor D30 in the maximum difference number information generation processing. That is, the maximum difference number SC may be obtained by a formula of "number of prize balls-number of out balls" within the predetermined period Sa.

- The predetermined value La used for determination in the specified number achievement process is not limited to 95,000. The predetermined value La may be 95,001 or more, or may be less than 95,000. The predetermined value La may be an approximate upper limit to the number of game balls that the player can obtain in one day based on the ball output performance of the gaming machine 10 .

- If the disabled state command is input when the power supply is started, the CPU 81a does not have to execute the initial operation (initial operation). In other words, the CPU 81a controls the effect device ES so as to execute the impossibility effect without executing the initial operation by the effect movable part 91 when the disabled state command is input when the power supply is started. good.

When the CPU 81a determines that the operation of the movable effect part 91 is abnormal when executing the initial operation by the movable effect part 91, the CPU 81a may control the effect device ES so as to execute the error notification of the movable part. good. As an example, the CPU 81a determines that the operation of the movable effect part 91 is abnormal when the movable effect part 91 cannot be displaced to the original position. The CPU 81a may cause the movable part error notification to be executed while the progress impossibility effect is being executed. The CPU 81a may cause the progress impossibility effect to be executed while the movable part error notification is being executed. That is, the CPU 81a may control the effect device ES so as to simultaneously execute the impossibility effect and the movable part error notification.

Various effects and notifications executed by the CPU 81a may be executed not only in the effect display unit 19 but also in all of the effect sound unit 12, the effect light emitting unit 14, the effect display unit 19, and the effect movable unit 91. As an example, the second firing intensity presentation may include an audio presentation. For example, the voice effect in the second firing intensity effect is a mode in which the effect sound unit 12 outputs a voice that can specify that the right shot is recommended, such as a person's voice reading out the character string "Please hit to the right." may be executed in As an example, the second emission intensity effect may include a light emission effect. For example, the light emission effect in the second emission intensity effect may be executed in such a manner that the effect light emitting unit 14 emits light in a light emission pattern dedicated to the second emission intensity effect. Various effects and notifications executed by the CPU 81 a may be executed in part of the effect sound section 12 , the effect light emitting section 14 , the effect display section 19 , and the effect movable section 91 .

The CPU 81a provides a suspended image H corresponding to the first special game whose execution is suspended and the execution of which is suspended, regardless of whether the control is in the low-ball-entering-percentage state or the high-ball-entering-percentage state. The effect display unit 19 may be controlled so as to display both the pending image H corresponding to the second special game. For example, when the CPU 81a inputs the second reservation number command while being controlled to the low ball entry rate state, the execution is suspended based on the second reservation number that can be specified from the second reservation number command. The effect display section 19 is controlled to display the pending image H corresponding to the second special game. At this time, the suspended image H corresponding to the second special game whose execution is suspended is preferably displayed in a display area at least partially different from the suspended display areas R1a to R4a. When the disabled state command is input, the CPU 81a displays both or one of the suspended image H corresponding to the first special game whose execution is suspended and the suspended image H corresponding to the second special game whose execution is suspended. The effect display unit 19 may be controlled so as to hide the .

・Even if the disabled state command is input while the door open error notification is being executed, the CPU 81a displays an image that can identify that the door open error is set, such as a character string of "The door is open." The effect display unit 19 may be controlled to display. On the other hand, when the CPU 81a inputs the disabled state command while the notification of the frame illegal radio wave detection error is being executed, it is possible to specify that the frame illegal radio wave detection error is set, such as a character string "frame illegal radio wave detection error". The effect display unit 19 may be controlled so as to hide such images. In addition, when the CPU 81a inputs a disabled state command while the notification of the main unauthorized radio wave detection error is being executed, it is possible to specify that the main unauthorized radio wave detection error is set, such as a character string "main unauthorized radio wave detection error". The effect display unit 19 may be controlled so as to hide such images.

- The CPU 81a may control the effect display section 19 so as to display the suspended image H corresponding to the special game whose execution is suspended during the jackpot game. The CPU 81a may control the effect display section 19 so as to end the display of the pending image H when the disabled state standby command is input while the pending image H is being displayed during the jackpot game. Not limited to this, when the pending image H is displayed during the big win game, the CPU 81a does not end the display of the pending image H even if the disabled state standby command is input, and the disabled state command is displayed after the big win game ends. The effect display unit 19 may be controlled so as to terminate the display of the pending image H when is input.

When the CPU 81a inputs a frame error setting command that can specify that a door open error is set during execution of the impossibility effect, the CPU 81a notifies the door open error instead of or in addition to the impossibility effect. You may control the production|presentation apparatus ES to perform. For example, the CPU 81a may control the effect device ES so that the effect display section 19 executes the impossibility effect and the effect sound section 12 notifies the door opening error. In other words, the effect executing unit that executes the effect of impeding progress and the effect executing unit that executes notification of the door opening error may be different effect executing units. The effect executing unit that executes the effect of impossibility to progress and the effect executing unit that executes notification of the door opening error may be the same effect executing unit.

- The CPU 81a may control the effect device ES so as to execute the winning number effect in the high probability state. The CPU 81a may control the effect device ES so as not to execute the winning number effect in the low probability state. The CPU 81a may control the effect device ES so as to execute the winning number effect in the high probability state and the high ball entry rate state.

The CPU 81a does not have to execute an effect different from the impossibility effect until at least the power supply is cut off after the impossibility command is input and the impossibility effect is executed. For example, in the gaming machine 10, when a specific condition is established and the game is controlled to be in an impossibility state, an effect different from the impossibility effect may not be executed.

- The control commands that the CPU 80a can output to the frame control board 82 and the effect control board 81 may be the same control command or may be configured to output different data. For example, the disabled state command output to the frame control board 82 outputs "9A01 (H)" as the data of the command, while the disabled state command output to the effect control board 81 has the data of the command. "8B01(H)" may be output.

- The light emitting mode of the plurality of light emitters when displaying the jackpot symbols in the first special symbol display portion 21a and the second special symbol display portion 21b may be changed as appropriate. For example, the first special symbol display unit 21a and the second special symbol display unit 21b light up some of the plurality of light emitters, and blink light emitters different from the part of the light emitters. By, you may display a big hit design. When the chance symbols are displayed in the first special symbol display portion 21a and the second special symbol display portion 21b, the light emission mode of the plurality of light emitters may be changed as appropriate. For example, the first special symbol display unit 21a and the second special symbol display unit 21b blink some light emitters among a plurality of light emitters, and extinguish light emitters different from the part of the light emitters. By, you may display a chance design. The light emission mode of the plurality of light emitters when displaying the winning symbols in the first special symbol display portion 21a and the second special symbol display portion 21b may be changed as appropriate. For example, the first special symbol display part 21a and the second special symbol display part 21b may display the missing symbol by blinking all the light emitters among the plurality of light emitters.

- When the first reservation number is 1 or more in the first reservation display section 21c, the light emission mode of the plurality of light emitters may be changed as appropriate. For example, when the first reservation number is 1 or more, the first reservation display unit 21c turns on some light emitters among the plurality of light emitters, and blinks light emitters different from the part of the light emitters. You may let The light emission mode of the plurality of light emitters when the second reservation number is 1 or more in the second reservation display section 21d may be changed as appropriate. For example, when the second reservation number is 1 or more, the second reservation display unit 21d turns on some of the plurality of light emitters, and blinks light emitters different from the part of the light emitters. You may let

- The light emission mode of the plurality of light emitters when the first reservation number is 0 in the first reservation display section 21c may be changed as appropriate. For example, when the first reservation number is 0, the first reservation display unit 21c may turn on all of the plurality of light emitters. When the first reservation number is 0, the first reservation display unit 21c may cause all of the plurality of light emitters to blink. The light emission mode of the plurality of light emitters when the second reservation number is 0 in the second reservation display section 21d may be changed as appropriate. For example, when the second reservation number is 0, the second reservation display unit 21d may turn on all of the plurality of light emitters. When the second reservation number is 0, the second reservation display unit 21d may cause all of the plurality of light emitters to blink.

- If a specific condition is satisfied and the game cannot proceed, the CPU 82a may not execute the second transport process. That is, when the disabled state command is input, the CPU 82a does not operate the conveying motor 52a and does not need to convey the game ball ejected from the game area 20a toward the shooting section 65. In this way, the game ball may not be conveyed toward the launching section 65 when the specific condition is satisfied and the game is controlled to be in an unprogressable state.

・Even if the firing permission signal from the frame control board 82 is OFF, the firing control circuit 83a is controlled when the stop signal from the firing stop switch D02 is OFF and the touch signal from the touch sensor D01 is ON. In some cases, an operating signal may be output to the timing pulse generator. When the game is controlled to be in an unprogressable state, it is preferable that no game ball is supplied to the shooting section 65 . This prevents the game ball from remaining at the hitting position 67 . In addition, even if there is a case where the game ball remaining at the hitting position 67 is shot after being controlled to the non-progression state, the game ball is not controlled to continue to be shot, so it is controlled to the non-progression state. It can be considered that the configuration is such that the game ball is not shot when the game ball is released.

- The CPU 82a may input a launch permission signal from the launch permission circuit 82m and cause the game balls to be supplied to the launching section 65 when the launch permission signal is in an ON state. The CPU 82a may prevent game balls from being supplied to the launching section 65 when the launch permission signal is in the OFF state.

- The firing permission circuit 82m may include inputting a connection signal from the management unit 100 as a condition for outputting a firing permission signal. In other words, when the connection signal is not input from the management unit 100, the firing permission circuit 82m does not need to output the firing permission signal.

- The CPU 82a may output a firing stop signal when a specific error (door open error as an example) is set. Even if the door open error is the same, it does not have to correspond to the above specific error if the first door open signal is input.

- The firing permission circuit 82m may output a firing permission signal during the ball extraction state. Therefore, even if the game ball remains at the hitting position 67, it can be shot to the game area 20a by operating the shooting operation unit 15. FIG. The game balls shot to the game area 20a can be discharged out of the machine via the collecting mechanism 30. - 特許庁

- The game state to be controlled when the jackpot game ends may be changed as appropriate. For example, the CPU 80a does not have to set the high ball entry flag when finishing the big win game based on the second big win symbol. That is, the gaming machine 10 may be controlled to the low-probability low ball-entering rate state when the big-hit game based on the second big-hit symbol ends.

The game machine 10 has a specification that provides a high probability state until the next big win game, a specification that provides a high probability state until the fall lottery is won (so-called falling machine), or a high probability state until the specified number of special games are completed. A specification (so-called ST machine) that provides a probability state can be adopted. The game machine 10 can adopt a specification (so-called V probability changer) that provides a high probability state on the condition that the game ball passes through a specific area. The gaming machine 10 may have a specification in which the specification of the falling machine and the specification of the V probability changing machine are mixed.

- The game machine 10 may adopt a specification classified into the second type, which is also called a "feather type" or a "plane type." In this type of pachinko machine, when a game ball enters the starting hole, the opening/closing blade (opening/closing member) of the ball entry device (large winning hole) opens, and the game ball that enters the ball entry device wins a special prize. A jackpot game is generated by entering the ball into the mouth.

- As a winning lottery for special symbols, in addition to a big winning lottery, a small winning lottery may be performed. When a small win is won in a winning lottery, a small winning game (winning game) is provided after the special game is finished. In this embodiment, the number of times (frequency) to win a small hit per unit time (frequency), or a small win game per unit time is given compared to the normal game state (for example, low probability low ball entry rate state) It may be configured to be controllable to a state (so-called small hit RUSH) in which the number of times (frequency) is improved.

In the stipulated number achievement process, when the small winning game is in progress, the CPU 80a does not have to set the progress impossibility flag in the RAM 80c. In other words, the CPU 80a does not have to control the progress impossible state. When the small winning game is in progress, the CPU 80a may store a progress-impossible standby flag in the RAM 80c. That is, when the small winning game is in progress, the CPU 80a does not cause the control to be in the non-progression state, but may control the non-progression state when the small winning game ends. The CPU 80 a may output the disabled state standby command to the frame control board 82 and to the effect control board 81 .

- The game control board 80 and the frame control board 82 may be integrated into one control board as the main integrated control board 84 . The main integrated control board 84 may include a CPU 84a, a ROM 84b, and a RAM 84c. The CPU 84a preferably executes a main control program and a frame control program. In other words, the CPU 84a may execute programs executed by the CPU 80a and the CPU 82a. The ROM 84b preferably stores a main control program, determination values used for various determinations and lotteries, tables, frame control programs, and the like. That is, the ROM 84b preferably stores various data stored in the ROMs 80b and 82b. The RAM 84c preferably stores various information that is rewritten during operation of the gaming machine 10 and various information that is rewritten according to the processing results of the CPU 80a. That is, the RAM 84c preferably stores various data stored in the RAM 80c and the RAM 82c.

The effect control board 81 is used as a sub-integrated control board, and a display control board that exclusively controls the effect display unit 19, a light emission control board that exclusively controls the effect light emitting unit 14, and the effect sound unit 12 are provided separately from the effect control board 81. A sound control board for special control and a movable control board for special control of the effect movable part 91 may be provided. A sub-board may include such a sub-integrated control board and other boards for controlling effects. Moreover, in the embodiment, the CPU 80a and the CPU 81a may be mounted on a single substrate. Also, the display control board, the light emission control board, the sound control board, and the movable control board may be combined arbitrarily to form a single board or a plurality of boards.

- The performance display monitor 82d may not be provided on the frame control board 82. The performance display monitor 82 d may be provided on a board different from the frame control board 82 . In this case, the frame control board 82 may be connected to the performance display monitor 82d. The CPU 82a may be configured to be able to control the display content of the performance display monitor 82d.

・Although the game machine is configured to circulate all of a predetermined amount of game media (game balls as an example), this is not limiting, and some or all of the game media can be exchanged for game media outside the game machine. It may be a configuration.

- The circulation mechanism 29 is entirely formed on the mounting frame 11b, but may be partially formed on the game board 20. - 特許庁That is, the game board 20 may form part of the distribution mechanism 29 .
Next, technical ideas that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.

(b) a specific winning hole into which a game ball can enter, a specific winning ball detection unit capable of detecting a game ball that has entered the specific winning hole, and a winning ball in response to detection by the specific winning ball detection unit a prize ball control means capable of executing prize ball giving control to be given, and a disabled state control means capable of controlling a progress disabled state in which the game cannot be progressed when a specific condition is satisfied; The condition may be satisfied when the specific winning ball detection unit detects a game ball, and when the specific condition is satisfied due to the specific winning ball detection unit detecting a game ball, in response to the detection. While the prize balls are given, when the specific winning ball detection unit detects the game ball after the specific condition is satisfied and the game ball is controlled to the non-progress state, the prize balls are not given in response to the detection. Characteristic game machine.

(b) detection by a specific winning ball into which a game ball can enter, a specific winning ball detection unit capable of detecting a game ball that has entered the specific winning ball, a radio wave detection unit, and the specific winning ball detection unit; A prize ball control means capable of executing prize ball grant control for granting prize balls in response, a radio wave detection error control means capable of executing radio wave detection error control regarding radio wave detection errors in response to detection by the radio wave detection unit, and a disabled state control means capable of controlling a progress disabled state in which the game cannot be progressed when a condition is established, and the specific winning after the specific condition is established and the progress is controlled to the disabled state. When the ball detection unit detects a game ball, prize balls are not awarded in response to the detection, and the radio wave detection error control may be executed when the game is not controlled to the impossibility of progress. A game machine characterized in that the radio wave detection error control is not executed when the state is controlled.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10... Pachinko game machine (game machine) 11a... Outer frame 11b... Mounting frame 11c... Protective frame 12... Effect sound part 14... Effect light emitting part 15... Launch operation part 19... Effect display part 20... Game board 20a... Game area 21a First special symbol display portion 21b Second special symbol display portion 21c First reservation display portion 21d Second reservation display portion 21e Normal symbol display portion 21f Normal reservation display portion 23A First start port 23B Second 2 starting opening 23C... large winning opening 23D... normal winning opening 25... out opening 50... circulation mechanism 52... conveying section 60... launching mechanism 65... launching section 66... launching hammer 66a... launching solenoid 80... game control board 80a... CPU 80c RAM 81 Effect control board 81a CPU 81c RAM 82 Frame control board 82a CPU 82c RAM 82h RAM clear switch 82j Backup power supply 82k Backup circuit 82m Launch permission circuit 83 Launch control board 83a Launch Control circuit D01... Touch sensor D02... Launch stop switch D03... Handle volume D11... First start sensor D12... Second start sensor D13... Count sensor D14... Normal sensor D15... Gate sensor D16... Frame radio wave sensor D17... First door open Switch D18...Second door opening switch D19...Main radio wave sensor D22...Supply inlet sensor D23...Supply outlet sensor D30...Out sensor ES...Production device SL1...Normal solenoid SL2...Special solenoid

Claims (3)

In a gaming machine capable of executing a variable game and awarding a jackpot game after a jackpot result is derived in the variable game,
a special prize winning opening having an opening/closing member into which a game ball can enter;
a special winning ball detection unit capable of detecting a game ball that has entered the special winning hole;
A non-ball-entering rate improved state and a ball-entering rate of a game ball entering the special winning hole higher than the non-ball-entering rate improved state as states in which the ball entering rate of the game ball to the special winning hole is different. a ball entry state control means controllable to a rate improvement state;
a disabled state control means capable of controlling the game to a disabled state in which it is impossible to proceed with the game when a specific condition is established;
When the specific condition is established during the jackpot game, the progress is not controlled until the jackpot game ends,
In a situation where the variable game in the state of increasing the ball-entering rate can be executed after the end of the big-hit game, if the specific condition is established during the big-hit game, the ball-entering rate is improved even if the big-hit game ends. A gaming machine characterized in that no state-variable game is executed. a production execution unit capable of executing production;
A production control means capable of controlling the production execution unit,
2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein, when said specific condition is established during said jackpot game, it suggests or informs that said control to be in said impossible state after said jackpot game is finished. When the specific condition is satisfied during the jackpot game, after that, after the power supply is cut off in the jackpot game, the power supply is started and the jackpot game is resumed, even if the jackpot game ends. 3. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein no variable game is executed in the improved ball rate state.

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