JP4632772B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  According to the present invention, a player plays a game by launching a game medium into a game area, and after a predetermined variable display execution condition is established, a plurality of types of identification are performed based on establishment of the variable display start condition. A variable display device that starts variable display of information and derives and displays a display result, and when a predetermined specific display result is derived and displayed on the variable display device, a first specific gaming state that is advantageous to the player Advantageous to the player from the first state that is disadvantageous for the player by detecting the start detecting means for detecting the game medium in the start area provided in the game area, and having the first specific game state control means for controlling. And a variable prize device that performs a starting operation to become a second state, the variable prize device is provided with a specific area and a non-specific area, and a specific that detects a game medium that has entered the specific area A second specific gaming state control means for controlling the variable winning device to a second specific gaming state that controls the variable winning device to the second state in a specific manner that is more advantageous for the player than the starting operation by detecting the exit means; The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Conventionally, in a gaming machine equipped with a variable display device that can variably display a plurality of types of identification information that can each be identified based on the establishment of a predetermined start condition, a specific display result is displayed on the variable display device. Based on the function of generating the first big hit and opening the first big winning opening based on the fact that the game ball has passed the second specific area of the second big winning opening, the second big hit is generated and the second big hit Some have the function of opening the prize opening.

In such a gaming machine, when the game ball passes through a specific area of the second big winning opening during execution of the first big hit, the first big hit is ended and the second big hit is prioritized and executed. There has been proposed an apparatus that controls the probability that a display result on the variable display device becomes a specific display result after completion (for example, see Patent Document 1). Also, when the game ball passes through the specific area of the second big prize opening during execution of the first big hit, the fact that the game ball has passed through the specific area of the second big prize opening is memorized, and the first big hit ends. Then, what performs the 2nd big hit is proposed (for example, refer to patent documents 2).
JP 2002-165981 A (pages 11-15, FIG. 11) JP 2000-254286 (paragraph 0124-paragraph 0130, FIG. 19)

  The above gaming machine has a plurality of game modes, and there are Patent Document 1 and Patent Document 2 as techniques for preventing a big hit from occurring in a plurality of game modes at the same time. In Document 1, the game in which the jackpot is generated is terminated while the jackpot is being executed and the other jackpot is started. In Patent Document 2, the game is performed even though it is determined to be a jackpot. Since the big hit game was not started, there was a possibility that the player would be confused and distrust the game.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described circumstances, and an object thereof is a gaming machine having a plurality of gaming modes, which simultaneously prevents occurrence of big hits and confuses a player. The purpose is to provide a gaming machine without the above.

In order to achieve the above-described object, in the invention according to claim 1, the player plays a game by launching a game medium (for example, a game ball) into the game area (for example, the game area 7), and is predetermined. After the variable display execution condition is established (for example, a game ball wins at the type 1 start port 14), the variable display start condition is established (for example, the type 1 big hit gaming state ends and the previous variable display stop) And a variable display device (for example, variable display device 9) that starts variable display of a plurality of types of identification information (for example, decorative symbols 9a to 9c) and derives and displays the display result. When a predetermined specific display result (for example, jackpot symbol: combination of the same identification information) is derived and displayed, control is performed to a first specific gaming state (for example, one-type jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to the player First specific gaming state control means (for example, a function of the CPU 56, special winning process opening pre-processing (step S305), special winning opening open process (step S306), specific area effective time processing in special symbol process processing) (Step S307), having a jackpot ending process (Step S308), and playing media in the start area (for example, the first start port 11, the second start port 12) provided in the game area. It is advantageous for the player from the first state (for example, the closed state of the movable piece 21) that is disadvantageous to the player by detecting the start detection means to detect (for example, the first start port switch 11a and the second start port switch 12a). Start operation (for example, opening / closing member opening pre-processing (step of variable winning device processing) (step, for example) 341), a variable winning device (for example, two types of variable winning devices 20) for performing the opening / closing member opening process (step S342) and the opening / closing member opening end processing (step S343). The winning device is provided with a specific area (for example, two-type V winning opening 28) and a non-specific area (for example, the lower winning area 29), and a specific detecting means (for example, a game medium that has entered the specific area) A second specific gaming state (for example, two-type big hit gaming state) in which the variable winning device is set to the second state in a specific manner that is more advantageous for the player than the starting operation by detecting the specific winning switch 28a). The second specific gaming state control means (for example, the function of the CPU 56, the second big hit pre-processing (step S344) of the variable winning device process processing, the second big hit middle processing) (Step S345), a game machine (for example, a ball game machine 1) having a second jackpot ending process (step S346), and counting the number of game media won in the variable prize device Means (for example, a function of the CPU 56 that adds 1 to the unpaid-off number counter for an accessory when the accessory inflow switch 34 is turned on in step S214 of the V winning determination process), and the variable winning device Is a discharge counting means for counting game media discharged from the variable winning device (for example, a function of the CPU 56, when the discharge switch 29a is turned on in step S217 of the V winning determination process). The portion for subtracting 1 from the counter of unpaid items) and the start detection means detect the game medium during the variable display of the identification information on the variable display device. Due to this, variable display interruption control means for controlling the control state of variable display of the identification information to a predetermined interruption state (for example, the interruption flag is set in step S103 of the special symbol variation processing, and step S111 And a display result of variable display of identification information controlled to the suspended state when the suspended state is controlled by the variable display suspension control means. Effect execution means (for example, a function of the effect control CPU 101, which includes a notice effect setting process (step S505) and a notice effect execution process (step S510)). And an effect execution storage means (example) that stores whether or not the predetermined effect has been executed by the effect execution means. For example, the function of the effect control CPU 101 is to set the notice execution flag in step S522a of the notice effect setting process and reset the notice execution flag in the symbol stop waiting process (step S803)), and the variable display. When the suspension control unit controls the suspension state, the suspension state is released on condition that the same number of game media as counted by the entry counting unit are counted by the discharge counting unit. Suspension release control means (for example, a function of the CPU 56, resets the interrupt flag in step S107 when the number of unpaid items becomes 0 in step S106 of the special symbol variation process, and sets the special symbol process timer in step S111. A portion for resuming the subtraction), and the effect execution means performs the predetermined effect. An effect mode selection means (for example, a function of the effect control CPU 101 for selecting the effect mode at the time of execution based on the stored contents of the effect execution storage means, and the notice execution flag is set in step S521 of the notice effect setting process) The second specific game state control means includes a predetermined transition condition (for example, predetermined by the accessory inflow switch 34 ) in the second specific game state. The variable winning device is set to the second state in the specific manner until a predetermined period of time elapses after the number of game balls is detected or the movable piece 21 of the two types of variable winning device 20 is controlled to be opened. The round game is controlled to be executable a predetermined number of times, and is controlled in the interrupted state by the variable display interrupt control means. Round notification effect execution means for executing a round notification effect for notifying whether round games can be continued up to the number of deviations (for example, the function of the CPU 101 for effect control and the notice effect of the fifth embodiment shown in FIG. 45) A notice effect pattern corresponding to the round number designation command received from the main board 31 in the setting process is set, and a notice effect execution process (step S510) for executing the notice effect pattern is provided. .

In the invention according to claim 1, the control state of the variable display of the identification information is determined in accordance with the detection of the game medium by the start detection means during the variable display of the identification information on the variable display device In order to cancel the suspended state on the condition that the same number of game media as counted by the entry counting means are counted by the discharge counting means, a plurality of game media are counted without causing confusion for the player. It is possible to prevent simultaneous control of each specific gaming state in the gaming mode. In addition, when the variable display interruption control means is controlled to the interruption state, the interruption is performed to execute a predetermined effect when the display result of the variable display of the identification information controlled to the interruption state becomes a predetermined display result. The player's interest can be attracted also about the variable display of the identification information in the state. In addition, when being controlled in the interrupted state, a variety of game effects can be performed in order to execute a round notification effect for notifying how many times the round game can be continued in the second specific game state. Can improve the interest of the game.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. First, an overall configuration of a bullet ball gaming machine 1 which is an example of a gaming machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of the ball game machine 1 as seen from the front.

  The bullet ball gaming machine 1 includes an outer frame (not shown) formed in a vertically long rectangular shape and a game frame attached to the inside of the outer frame so as to be openable and closable. Further, the bullet ball gaming machine 1 has a glass door frame 2 formed in a frame shape provided in the game frame so as to be opened and closed. The game frame includes a front frame (not shown) that can be opened and closed with respect to the outer frame, a mechanism plate (not shown) to which mechanism parts and the like are attached, and various parts (games to be described later) attached to them. And the board 6).

  As shown in FIG. 1, the ball game machine 1 has a glass door frame 2 formed in a frame shape. On the lower surface of the glass door frame 2 is a hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3. Below the hitting ball supply tray 3, there are provided an extra ball receiving tray 4 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hitting ball supply tray 3, and a hitting operation handle (operation knob) 5 for launching the game balls to the game area 7. . A game board 6 is detachably attached to the front frame located on the back side of the glass door frame 2. The game board 6 is a structure including a plate-like body constituting the game board 6 and various components attached to the plate-like body. A game area 7 is formed on the front surface of the game board 6 in which a game ball that has been driven can flow down.

  Two speakers 30 that generate sound effects and sounds are provided on the left and right upper portions outside the game area 7. A top frame lamp 40, a left frame lamp 41, and a right frame lamp 42 are provided on the outer periphery of the game area 7. In this embodiment, a prize ball lamp 51 that is lit when there is a remaining number of prize balls below the left speaker 30 is provided, and a ball that is lit when the supply ball is cut below the right speaker 30. A cut lamp 52 is provided. Although not shown, the ball game machine 1 according to this embodiment is provided with a card unit 50 (only the reference numeral is shown in FIG. 4) adjacent to the prepaid card so that a ball can be lent. ing. Further, there is also provided a hitting ball launching device that rotates the launch motor 94 by operating the operation knob 5 and launches a game ball into the game area 7 using the rotational force of the launch motor 94. The game ball launched from the hitting ball launching device enters the game area 7 through the guide rail 13 and then descends the game area 7. Then, the game balls that have not won any winning opening are taken into the out opening 45 provided at the lower part of the gaming area 7 and guided to the back of the gaming board 6.

  FIG. 2 is a front view showing the game board 6. On the surface of the game board 6, a guide rail 13 for guiding the launched game ball is planted in a substantially circular shape, and a game area 7 is formed by an area partitioned by the guide rail 13. In the vicinity of the upper center of the game area 7, a plurality of types of identification information (for example, decorative symbols 9a to 9a) that can be identified based on the establishment of a predetermined start condition (for example, a hitting ball is awarded to the one-type start port 14). 9c) includes a variable display device 9 that performs variable display (variable display) and derives and displays a display result. The variable display device 9 in the present embodiment is configured by a liquid crystal display device (LCD), and variably displays images called decorative symbols 9a to 9c.

  Below the variable display device 9 (near the center of the game area 7), a two-variable winning device 20 is arranged. In addition, a normal symbol display 10 composed of 7-segment LEDs is provided in the lower left of the two-type variable winning device 20, and a gate 32 is disposed in the upper left of the normal symbol display 10. The gate 32 is provided with a gate switch 32 a and detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 32. The normal symbol display 10 can variably display a plurality of types of identification information called normal symbols based on the fact that a game ball that has passed through the gate 32 is detected by the gate switch 32a. In this embodiment, when the display result of the normal symbol at the time of variable display stop in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a display result indicating a win (in this embodiment, the left LED marked with ○ is lit) In addition, the type 1 variable winning device 15 to be described later is controlled to be opened only once for a predetermined period (for example, 0.5 seconds).

  When a game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, a predetermined random number value is extracted if the number of reserved symbols of the normal symbol does not reach the maximum value. If the normal symbol display 10 can start variable display of the normal symbol (for example, the previous variable display end), the normal symbol display 10 starts variable display of the normal symbol. That is, on the condition that the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol display 10 performs variable display of the normal symbol, and the display result is derived and displayed.

  Also, on the left side of the two-variable winning device 20, there is provided a normal symbol hold memory display 19 which is composed of four lamps and displays the number of effective passages that have passed through the gate 32, that is, the number of normal symbols stored. Yes. The normal symbol hold memory display 19 turns on the lamp every time the game ball passes through the gate 32 when the passage of the gate 32 is effective (when the normal symbol hold memory number is less than 4), and the normal symbol display Each time the variable display of the normal symbol is started in the container 10, one lamp that is lit is extinguished. In other words, the number of lamps to be lit is increased as the number of reserved symbols for ordinary symbols increases. The normal symbol display 10 is configured to reduce the number of lamps to be lit each time variable symbol display is started.

  Below the two-variable winning device 20, a one-variable winning device 15 having a one-type start port 14 is arranged. A game ball that has won a prize (start prize) at the type 1 start port 14 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the type 1 start port switch 14a. When a game ball is detected by the type 1 start opening switch 14a, a predetermined random number value is extracted if the number of reserved memories of the decorative symbols 9a to 9c has not reached the maximum value. Then, if the variable display device 9 can start variable display of the decorative symbols 9a to 9c (for example, the previous variable display end or the first big hit game state end), the variable display device 9 can display the decorative symbols 9a to 9c. The variable display starts. That is, on the condition that the game ball wins the 1st class start port 14 and is detected by the 1st class start port switch 14a, the variable display device 9 performs variable display of the decorative symbols 9a to 9c, and the display result is derived and displayed. Let Further, the one-type variable winning device 15 is driven to open and close by a solenoid 15a.

  A special symbol display 8 for variably displaying special symbols is provided at the lower right of the two-type variable winning device 20. The special symbol display 8 in this embodiment is composed of 7 segment LEDs, and performs relatively monotonous variable display of the special symbol displayed by two display areas.

  In this embodiment, there are 10 special symbols “0” to “9”, and the special symbol display 8 changes the display of the special symbols in order from “0”, so that variable display (variation) of the special symbols is possible. Realized. Note that the display of the display symbols may change discontinuously during the change of the special symbols. In addition, when the final stop symbols (definite symbols) of the special symbols in the two display areas become the same symbol, it becomes a big hit and the transition control to the one kind specific gaming state (one kind big hit gaming state) is performed. On the other hand, when the final stop symbols of the special symbols in the two display areas are different from each other, there is a shift. Then, in the case of a big hit, when the odd number of symbols are arranged, the game state shifts to the special game state after the end of the one-type big hit game state. Further, in the special gaming state, when a one-type big hit gaming state based on the fact that the uniform symbols are arranged, the special gaming state is ended and the normal state is returned after the first type big hit gaming state ends. On the other hand, in the special game state, when the type 1 big hit game state based on the fact that the odd symbols are arranged, the special game state is continuously controlled after the type 1 big hit game state ends.

  In the variable display device 9, the contents of the variable display performed by the special symbol display 8 are displayed to the player with a higher effect by using the decorative symbols 9 a to 9 c for effects. In addition, since the decorative symbols 9a to 9c are symbols for production different from the special symbols, for example, even when the display result of the decorative symbols 9a to 9c becomes a jackpot symbol (specific display result) due to a control error. When the display result of the special symbol does not become a big hit symbol, it is not controlled to the one type specific gaming state (one type big hit gaming state).

  The ball game machine 1 according to the present embodiment determines that the pre-determining means (step S65), which will be described later, sets the display result of the special symbol display 8 as a predetermined specific display result (for example, a big hit symbol). In this case, after the specific display result is displayed on the special symbol display device 8, it has a function of controlling to the one-type big hit gaming state as the one-type specific gaming state that is advantageous to the player. The display result of the special symbol display 8 and the display result of the variable display device 9 correspond to each other. That is, the display results of the special symbols correspond to the display results of the decorative symbols 9a to 9c. For example, when the display result of the special symbol on the special symbol display 8 is a result indicating a big hit state, the display result of the decorative symbols 9a to 9c on the variable display device 9 is also a result showing the big hit state. In addition, when the display result of the special symbol on the special symbol display device 8 indicates a deviating state other than the big hit state, the display results of the decorative symbols 9a to 9c in the variable display device 9 are also a result indicating the deviating state.

  The specific display result includes a special display result (probability variable design: for example, odd number design) and a non-special display result other than the special display result (non-probability variation: for example, even number design), and the ball game machine 1 in this embodiment is When the special symbol stop symbol setting process (step S301), which will be described later, determines that the display result is to be a special display result, the special symbol display state is displayed on the special symbol display 8 and then the one type specific gaming state (one type big hit) After the 1st type big hit gaming state is controlled, the display result is more likely to be a specific display result (big hit symbol) than the normal gaming state (the probability of becoming the 1st type big hit gaming state is high). It also has a function to control. Note that the normal game state is a game state different from the special game state and the one-type specific game state.

  In addition, you may make it make it a state more advantageous for a player than a normal game state by controlling to a short time state as a special game state. In the short-time state, the variable corresponding to the special symbol display 8 and the special symbol display 8 until the special symbol change display (variable display) is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) on the special symbol display 8. In the display device 9 and the normal symbol display 10, the variable display time (variation time) is shortened compared to the normal gaming state. Further, in the one-type variable winning device 15, one or both of the opening time and the number of times of opening are increased from the normal gaming state. When the opening time or the number of times of opening of the one-type variable winning device 15 is increased from the normal gaming state, the starting winning to the one-type starting port 14 is likely to occur, and the special symbol on the special symbol display 8 within a predetermined period of time can be increased. Since the probability that the number of variable displays increases and the special symbol becomes a winning symbol (specific display result) is higher than that in the normal gaming state, it becomes a more advantageous state for the player.

  Further, the special game state is not limited to the above, and the game control that is advantageous to the player may be set to the special game state. Hereinafter, this game control will be described separately for those that are not directly related to the jackpot (other than during the one-type specific gaming state) and those that are directly related to the jackpot (in the one-type specific gaming state). That is, the special game state added to the one type specific game state may be a special game state different from the one type specific game state, or a special game state including the one type specific game state. There may be.

  First, game control that is not directly related to jackpots includes time reduction (short time) control or probability variation (probability change) control, electric role (for example, 1) for at least one of special symbols and normal symbols. Control for extending the opening period of the seed variable winning device 15), additional control of the starting passage area for at least one of the special symbol and the normal symbol (for example, among a plurality of winning ports installed in the game board 6) Any number (or all of them) can be set and changed as a special symbol start winning opening), the number of winning balls is increased (for example, the number of winning balls associated with winning is increased from 13 to 15 in the normal gaming state) Control), or control for improving the passing rate to a predetermined area (for example, a control for providing a hitting ball restricting device on the upstream side of the one-type starting port 14 and improving the start winning rate by operating the hitting ball restricting device). Can be in a state In addition, if a predetermined right is generated or continued if there is a prize for a predetermined electric accessory that is released when the stop symbol of the symbol variably displayed based on the start winning is a combination of the predetermined symbol, it is specified. It is good also as a special game state for winning rate improvement control to a field.

  On the other hand, the game control directly related to the big hit includes the control for improving the upper limit number of rounds, the control for improving the upper limit number of counts, the control for opening / extending the opening / closing plate 16, or the winning in the big winning opening opened by the opening / closing plate 16. Accompanying increase control of the number of prize balls can be set to a special game state. Needless to say, the above-described game control can be combined into a special game state. Furthermore, the entry into the special gaming state (establishment of the predetermined condition) and the end timing are not limited to those described in the present embodiment, but a random number, a game history (for example, time, reach number, predetermined winning opening) Winning combinations, number of passes, etc.), winning combinations, and subgames (including those that can be selected by the player himself, such as janken), any combination (one or all) May be set to at least one of the entry trigger and the end trigger.

  Next, the reach state will be described. In the present embodiment, the reach state means that when the stopped symbol constitutes a part of the jackpot symbol, the symbols that have not been stopped yet are variablely displayed (variable display) and all or one of them. This is a state in which the symbols of the part are variably displayed synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot symbol.

  In this embodiment, in the variable display device 9 having a plurality of predetermined display areas (three in this embodiment), an effective line to be hit is determined by stopping a predetermined symbol. When a predetermined symbol is stopped in a part of the display area on the effective line, the variable display is being performed in the display area on the active line that has not been stopped (for example, left, middle In the right display area, the left and right display areas are part of the big hit symbol (for example, “7”) is stopped and the middle display area is still in variable display. ), And a state in which all or part of the display area on the active line is variably displayed synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot symbol (for example, all of the left, middle, and right display areas) The variable display is Refers always state variable display is performed in a state in which the same symbols are aligned). At this time, in the special symbol display 8, only one of the special symbols variably displayed in the two display areas may be stopped and the other may be variably displayed. It is good also as a state where both of the special symbols that are variably displayed are variably displayed.

  In addition, during the reach, an unusual effect may be performed with a lamp or sound. This production is called reach production. Further, in the case of reach, a character (an effect display imitating a person or the like, which is different from a design) may be displayed, or the background display mode may be changed. This change in character display and background display mode is called reach effect display.

  Further, a special symbol holding storage display 18 constituted by four lamps is provided below the special symbol display 8. This special symbol hold memory display 18 wins an effective start win (in this embodiment, when the hold memory number is less than 4, the 1 type start port 14 wins, and the 1 type start port switch 14a detects the game ball: 1 Each time there is a seed start prize), the lamp is turned on, and one lighted lamp is turned off each time the special symbol display 8 starts variable display of the special symbol. That is, the number of lamps to be lit is increased as the number of special symbols held increases. The special symbol display 8 is configured to reduce the number of lamps that are turned on each time variable symbol display is started.

  In this embodiment, the special symbol reserved memory indicator 18 and the normal symbol reserved memory indicator 19 are constituted by four lamps, and the maximum number of reserved symbols in the decorative symbols 9a to 9c and the normal symbol is 4. However, it is not limited to this. For example, the maximum value of the number of reserved memories of either or both of the decorative symbols 9a to 9c and the normal symbols may be 20. In this case, the special symbol reserved memory display 18 and the normal symbol reserved memory indicator 19 are used. Alternatively, the number of lamps constituting the lamp may be set to 20, or the number of reserved memories may be displayed by a 7-segment LED, the variable display device 9, or the like.

  A special variable winning device 17 having an opening / closing plate 16 that is opened by a solenoid 16a in the above-described one type specific gaming state (one type big hit gaming state) is provided below the one type variable winning device 15. ing. The opening / closing plate 16 is provided on the front face of the big prize opening and is a means for opening and closing the big prize opening. Of the game balls (winning balls) that have won in the big winning mouth, the game ball that has entered one (V winning area) is detected by both the 1-type V winning switch 17b and the 1-type count switch 17a, and the other ( A game ball that has entered the (10-count winning area) is detected only by the one-type count switch 17a. A seesaw (not shown) is provided on the back of the game board 6 and is provided in the big prize opening, and distributes the game balls won in the big prize opening into the V prize area and the 10-count prize area by tilting to the left or right. A solenoid 16b is also provided.

  Further, the first start port 11 including the first start port switch 11a is arranged on the right side of the special variable winning device 17, and the second start port switch 12a is built on the left side of the special variable winning device 17. The second start port 12 is arranged. When a game ball wins at the first starting port 11 and is detected by the first starting port switch 11a, the two-variable winning device 20 is executed once for opening / closing control for shifting from the closed state to the opened state, When a game ball wins at the second starting port 12 and is detected by the second starting port switch 12a, the two-variable winning device 20 is controlled twice for a predetermined period to shift from the closed state to the open state. .

  Here, the two types of variable winning device 20 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is an enlarged view of the two-variable winning device 20 as seen from the front. As shown in FIG. 3, the two-variable prize winning device 20 has a movable piece 21a that can be opened and closed with a solenoid 27a as a fulcrum, and a movable piece 21b that can be opened with a solenoid 27b as a fulcrum. And a pair of left and right movable pieces 21. The two-variable prize-winning device 20 has a second state in which a game ball can be received (open state) and a first state in which a game ball cannot be received (closed state) by opening / closing control of the movable piece 21. Change.

  In this embodiment, control is performed to open the movable piece 21 by exciting the solenoid 27 in the second state where the game ball can be received, and the movable piece 21 is set as the first state where the game ball cannot be received. Is controlled to be closed. Note that the second state in which the game ball can be received and the first state in which the game ball cannot be received are not limited to those described above, and the winning probability to the two-variable winning device 20 is higher than that in the first state. The state to be improved may be the second state. In that case, a guiding member or the like is provided, and when the second state is reached, the game ball is guided to the winning area of the two-variable winning device 20 by the guiding member. You may comprise.

  In the two-variable winning device 20 of this embodiment, an upper winning area 22 and a lower winning area 29 are formed with the upper stage 23 as a boundary. A pair of left and right movable pieces 21 are provided on the left and right sides of the upper prize area 22 so as to be opened and closed by a solenoid 27 with the lower part as a fulcrum, and the movable piece 21a is opened on the left side of the upper prize area 22. In particular, a game ball winning switch 34a for detecting a game ball won in the two-variable winning device 20, in other words, a game ball won in the upper winning area 22, is provided, and is movable to the right side of the upper winning area 22. An accessory inflow switch 34b is provided for detecting a game ball won in the two-variable winning device 20 based on the fact that the piece 21b is in an open state, in other words, a game ball won in the upper winning area 22. The upper stage 23 is configured by an inclined surface-shaped member that guides the game ball that has won the upper winning area 22 to the center and then rolls it backward. Further, an opening is formed on the rear side of the center of the upper stage 23 so that a game ball rolling on the upper stage 23 can fall into the lower prize winning area 29.

  A movable member 24 having a concave movable stage 25 is provided in the approximate center of the upper winning area 22. The movable member 24 is movably provided at a ball storage position where the movable stage 25 is positioned below the upper stage 23 and a storage release position where the movable stage 25 is positioned above the upper stage 23 by driving the motor 62. ing. Normally, the movable stage 25 stops at the storage release position, and the game ball rolling on the upper stage 23 falls into the lower winning area 29. However, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the movable stage 25 is The game ball rolling on the upper stage 23 by stopping at the ball storage position is stored in the upper part of the movable stage 25 without falling into the lower prize area 29. Since the movable stage 25 is arranged in a state of being inclined rearward, the game balls stored in the movable stage 25 are prevented from returning backward from the movable stage 25.

  The lower winning area 29 is provided with a lower stage 26a that receives the game ball dropped from the upper stage 23 and rolls it forward. Below the lower stage 26a, there is provided a type 2 V prize port 28 that moves in the left-right direction at a constant speed as the motor 63 is driven, and the type 2 V prize port 28 wins the type 2 V prize port 28 ( A specific winning switch 28a for detecting a game ball that has been won (V winning) is provided. When the game ball that has won the two-type variable winning device 20 wins the two-type V prize opening 28 and is detected by the specific winning switch 28a, it becomes a big hit and shifts to the two-type specific gaming state (two-type big winning gaming state). Be controlled. In addition, when the predetermined condition mentioned above is satisfied and the movable stage 25 stops at the ball storage position, the type 2 V winning opening 28 is stopped at the center.

  On the other hand, the game balls that have not won the two-type V winning opening 28 are discharged from the lower side of the lower winning area 29. In this embodiment, the passage for discharging the game balls won in the second-type V winning opening 28 and the passage for discharging the game balls in the lower winning area 29 are combined at a predetermined position. A path that connects to the outside of the gaming machine is formed, and the game balls that have won the two-type V winning opening 28 and the lower winning area 29 are discharged out of the gaming machine from this path. A discharge switch 29a that detects a game ball that has passed through the passage is provided in a passage that connects the two passages to the outside of the gaming machine. The discharge switch 29a detects a game ball that is won at the type 2 V winning opening 28 and discharged to the outside of the gaming machine and a game ball that wins the lower prize area 29 and is discharged to the outside of the gaming machine, that is, This is a switch for detecting that the game ball won in the two-variable winning device 20 is discharged.

  In this embodiment, both the game ball that is won at the type 2 V winning opening 28 and discharged to the outside of the gaming machine, and the game ball that is won and discharged at the lower winning area 29 are detected 1 There are two discharge switches 29a, a discharge switch for detecting a game ball that is won at the 2nd V winning opening 28 and discharged to the outside of the gaming machine, and a lower winning area 29 is won and discharged to the outside of the gaming machine. A discharge switch for detecting a game ball to be played may be provided separately.

  Further, behind the lower stage 26a, the movable stage 25 stops at the ball storage position, stores the game balls in the movable stage 25, and then stops at the storage release position. A guiding area 26 is provided for guiding the game ball that has fallen to the 2nd V winning opening 28. When the movable stage 25 is not stopped at the ball storage position, the game ball rolling on the upper stage 23 falls directly on the lower stage 26a and does not pass through the guiding area 26. As described above, the game ball guided to the type 2 V prize opening 28 by the guidance area 26 wins the type 2 V prize opening 28 more than the game ball not guided to the type 2 V prize opening 28 by the guidance area 26. It is configured to be easy.

  In the two-type big hit gaming state, two types of variable prizes are awarded until a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses or a predetermined number (for example, ten) of game balls are detected by the accessory inflow switch 34. The device 20 is continuously controlled in an open state and a closed state. That is, the two types of variable prize winning devices 20 are repeatedly controlled in an open state and a closed state a plurality of times. In the two-type big hit gaming state, a plurality of rounds with an upper limit of a predetermined number of times (15 in this embodiment) are executed. In the two-type big hit gaming state, one time until a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses or a predetermined number (for example, 10) of gaming balls is detected by the accessory inflow switch 34. Round. When the movable piece 21 of the two-type variable prize-winning device 20 is in the open state, when the game ball wins a specific prize area (type-two V prize opening 28) and is detected by the special prize switch 28a, The right to continue playing is generated. That is, after finishing one round and controlling the movable piece 21 of the two-variable winning device 20 to the closed state, the round is started again by controlling the movable piece 21 to the open state.

  In the two-type big hit gaming state, the two-type variable winning device 20 may be controlled to open and close in a state that is more advantageous to the player than when the game ball wins the first starting port 11 and the second starting port 12. The control is not limited to the above-described control. For example, in the two-type big winning game state, the control for extending the opening time of the two-type variable winning device 20, the control for increasing the number of opening times of the two-type variable winning device 20 per predetermined time, and the movable piece 21 of the two-type variable winning device 20 are controlled. The first start port 11 and the second start port 12 are executed by executing control based on an arbitrary combination (one or all of them) such as expansion control of the movable range (the opening range of the movable piece 21 is wide). What is necessary is just to make it a state advantageous for a player compared with when a game ball wins.

  Next, the gaming operation performed in the ball game machine 1 in this embodiment will be described. A game ball fired from the ball striking device by the operation of the operation knob 5 by the player enters the game area 7 through the guide rail 13, and then descends the game area 7. When a game ball enters the type 1 start port 14 and is detected by the type 1 start port switch 14a, a type 1 big hit determination random number or the like is extracted as a predetermined random number value. It is determined whether the display result of the special symbol display 8 is used as the specific display result based on whether or not the type 1 big hit determination random number matches a predetermined determination value determined in advance by a predetermination means described later. Numerical data to be used.

  If the variable display device 9 can start the variable display of the decorative symbols 9a to 9c (for example, the end of the previous variable display or the end of the one-type big hit gaming state), the special symbol display 8 can display the special symbol. The variable display 9 starts variable display of the decorative symbols 9a to 9c. If the special symbol and the decorative symbols 9a to 9c cannot be variably displayed, the number of reserved memories is increased by one.

  The variable display of the special symbol on the special symbol display 8 and the variable display of the decorative symbols 9a to 9c on the variable display device 9 are stopped when a certain time has passed. When the special symbol at the time of the stop becomes a big hit symbol (specific display result), the state shifts to the one-type big hit gaming state. That is, the open / close plate 16 of the special variable prize-winning device 17 is opened until a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses or a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are detected by the one-type count switch 17a. To control. When the game ball is detected by the 1-type V winning switch 17b while the special variable winning device 17 is opened, a continuation right is generated and the special variable winning device 17 is opened again. The generation of the continuation right is allowed a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 rounds). In the one-type big hit gaming state, the special variable prize-winning device 17 is in a single round from the open state to the closed state.

  When the special symbol in the variable display device 9 at the time of stoppage is a jackpot symbol with a probability variation (special display result: probability variation symbol), the probability of the next one type jackpot after the one-type jackpot gaming state is increased. That is, it becomes a more advantageous state for the player, a probability variation state (special game state).

  In addition, a game ball launched from the hitting ball launcher and driven into the game area 7 wins the first start port 11 or the second start port 12, and is detected by the first start port switch 11a and the second start port switch 12a. Then, a round number determination random number is extracted as a predetermined random number value. The round number determination random number is a random number for determining the number of rounds that can be executed in the two-type big hit gaming state.

  When a game ball is won at the first start port 11, the two-variable winning device 20 is controlled to be opened once, and when a game ball is won at the second start port 12, two types are variable. The winning device 20 is controlled to be opened twice. When the two-variable winning device 20 is controlled to be in the open state, if the game ball wins the two-variable winning device 20 after winning the two-variable winning device 20, it is detected by the specific winning switch 28a. Transition to the 2nd type big hit gaming state. That is, the movable piece 21 of the two types of variable prize winning device 20 is released until a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses or until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are detected by the accessory inflow switch 34. Control to the state. When the game ball is detected by the specific winning switch 28a while the two-variable winning device 20 is opened, a continuation right is generated and the two-variable winning device 20 is opened again. A continuation right can be generated up to 15 times. In the 2nd type big hit game state, the time from the 2nd type variable winning device 20 being opened to the closed state is one round.

  FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an outline of the circuit configuration of the ball game machine 1 according to the present embodiment. On the main board 31, a basic circuit 53 for controlling the ball game machine 1 according to a program is mounted. The basic circuit 53 transmits a control signal to a ROM 54 that stores a game control program, a RAM 55 that is used as a work memory, a CPU 56 that controls a game signal according to the program, an effect control board 80, and the like. An I / O port unit 57 is included. Since the CPU 56 executes control according to the program stored in the ROM 54, the CPU 56 executes (or performs processing) hereinafter, specifically, the CPU 56 executes control according to the program. is there. The same applies to CPUs mounted on substrates other than the main substrate 31. The game control means used in this embodiment is a peripheral circuit such as the CPU 56, ROM 54, RAM 55, I / O port 57, etc. mounted on the main board 31.

  In addition, the gate switch 32a, the first type start port switch 14a, the first type count switch 17a, the first type V winning switch 17b, the first starting port switch 11a, the second starting port switch 12a, the discharge switch 29a, the specific winning switch 28a, An input driver circuit 58 for supplying signals from the inflow switch 34, the clear switch 921, and the full tank switch (not shown) to the basic circuit 53, the solenoid 15a for opening and closing the one-type variable winning device 15, and the two-type variable winning device 20 A basic circuit includes a solenoid 27 for opening and closing the movable piece 21 provided, a solenoid 16a for opening and closing an opening and closing plate 16 provided in front of the big prize opening, a solenoid 16b for moving a seesaw provided inside the big prize opening, and the like. 53, a solenoid circuit 59 that is driven in accordance with a command from 53, and a motor 6 that moves the movable member 24. A motor circuit 61 for driving the motor 63 for moving the two-type V prize winning opening 28 to the left and right in accordance with a command from the basic circuit 53, a system reset circuit (not shown) for resetting the basic circuit 53 when the power is turned on, a basic An information output circuit 64 for outputting an information output signal such as a jackpot information indicating the occurrence of a type 1 big hit gaming state and a type 2 big hit gaming state to an external device such as a hall computer in accordance with data supplied from the circuit 53 is also provided. It is mounted on the substrate 31.

  In addition, a special symbol display 8 for variably displaying a special symbol, a normal symbol display 10 for variably displaying a normal symbol, a special symbol hold memory indicator 18 for displaying a reserved number of special symbols, and a number of reserved symbols for normal symbols. The normal symbol hold memory display 19 to be displayed and an abnormality notification display 67 for notifying the occurrence of an abnormal state, which will be described later, are connected to the main board 31 and controlled by the game control means.

  Further, based on commands from game control means (peripheral circuits such as the CPU 56 and ROM 54 and RAM 55) provided on the main board 31, display control means (effect control CPU 101, RAM (illustrated) provided on the effect control board 80 are shown. No), a ROM (not shown), an I / O port unit (not shown), and other peripheral circuits (functions for controlling display of the variable display device 9) perform display control of the variable display device 9. Further, in this embodiment, sound control means (production control CPU 101, RAM (not shown), ROM (not shown), I / O port unit (not shown), etc. The sound output control of the speaker 30 is controlled by a circuit (function for controlling the sound output of the speaker 30), and the lamp control means (effect control CPU 101, RAM (not shown), ROM (not shown) provided on the effect control board 80 ), The light emission control of the lamp / LED provided in the ball game machine 1 by a peripheral circuit such as an I / O port (not shown), etc., which controls the lamp / LED provided in the ball game machine 1) , Etc. Note that the display control means, audio control means, and lamp control means may be collectively referred to as effect control means. In addition, an effect control command (control signal) is transmitted from the main board 31 as command information related to display control of the variable display device 9, lamp / LED lighting control, and game sound generation.

  FIG. 5 is a block diagram illustrating a circuit configuration example of the effect control board 80, the lamp control board 35, and the sound control board 70. The lamp control board 35 and the sound control board 70 are not equipped with a microcomputer. In the effect control board 80, the effect control CPU 101 operates in accordance with a program stored in a ROM (not shown), and an input driver 102 and an input port according to a strobe signal (design control INT signal) from the main board 31. An effect control command is received via 103. Further, the effect control CPU 101 causes the VDP (video display processor) 109 to perform display control of the variable display device 9 using the LCD based on the effect control command. The VDP 109 is sometimes called a GCL (graphic controller LSI).

  Further, the production control CPU 101 outputs sound number data to the sound control board 70 via the output port 104 and the output driver 110. A bus (including an address bus, a data bus, and a control signal line such as a write / read signal) input / output to / from the effect control CPU 101 is extended to the lamp control board 35 via the bus driver 105.

  In the lamp control board 35, a bus that is input to and output from the effect control CPU 101 is connected to the output port 352 and the expansion port 353 via the bus receiver 351. A signal for driving each lamp output from the output port 352 is amplified by the lamp driver 354 and supplied to each lamp 40, 41, 42. A signal for driving each LED output from the output port 352 is amplified by the LED drive circuit 355 and supplied to the LEDs 51 and 52.

  In this embodiment, the lamps / LEDs provided in the gaming machine are controlled by effect control means including an effect control CPU 101 mounted on the effect control board 80. Further, data for controlling the variable display device 9 and lamps / LEDs are stored in a ROM mounted on the effect control board 80. The effect control CPU 101 controls the variable display device 9 and the lamps / LEDs based on the data stored in the ROM. Then, the lamp / LED is driven via the output port 352 and each drive circuit mounted on the lamp control board 35. Therefore, when changing the model, it is necessary to make a design change such as changing the number of ports for the lamp control board 35, but for the effect control board 80, it is only necessary to replace the ROM storing the program. There is no need to make design changes. The effect control board 80, the lamp control board 35, and the sound control board 70 are independent boards, but are installed in a single box on the back of the gaming machine, for example.

  In the voice control board 70, the sound number data from the effect control board 80 is input to the voice synthesis IC 703 by a digital signal processor, for example, via the input driver 702. The voice synthesis IC 703 reads data corresponding to the sound number data from the voice data ROM 704, generates voice and sound effects corresponding to the read data, and outputs them to the amplifier circuit 705. The amplification circuit 705 outputs an audio signal obtained by amplifying the output level of the speech synthesis IC 703 to a level corresponding to the volume set by the volume 706 to the speaker 30.

  The data corresponding to the sound number data stored in the sound data ROM 704 is a collection of data indicating the sound effect or sound output mode in a time series in a predetermined period (for example, a special symbol fluctuation period). When the voice number IC 703 receives the sound number data, the voice synthesis IC 703 performs sound output control according to the corresponding data in the voice data ROM 704. The sound output control according to the corresponding data is continued until the next sound number data is input. When the next sound number data is input, the speech synthesis IC 703 performs sound output control according to the data in the sound data ROM 704 corresponding to the newly input sound number data.

  In this embodiment, the sound and sound output from the speaker 30 are controlled by the effect control means including the effect control CPU 101, but the effect control means outputs the sound number data to the sound control board 70. . In the voice control board 70, the voice data ROM 704 stores a large amount of data for realizing voice and sound effects that can appear as the game progresses, and these data are associated with the sound number data. . Therefore, the production control means can realize sound output control only by outputting the sound number data. Note that the sound number data is, for example, 1-byte data, and is transferred to the sound control board 70 via a serial signal line or a parallel signal line.

  In this embodiment, a special symbol display 8, a normal symbol display 10, a special symbol hold storage display 18, a normal symbol hold storage display 19, and an abnormality notification display 67 are connected to the main board 31, and the CPU 56 It is controlled by game control means including That is, as shown in FIG. 6, the special symbol display 8, the normal symbol display 10, the special symbol hold storage display 18, and the normal symbol hold storage display 19 by the game control means including the CPU 56 mounted on the main board 31. The display of the variable display device 9 is executed by the effect control means including the effect control CPU 101 by controlling the abnormality notification display 67 and outputting the effect control command to the effect control board 80.

  Next, the operation of the gaming machine will be described. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a main process executed by the game control means on the main board 31. When power is turned on to the ball game machine 1 and the input level of the reset terminal becomes high level, the CPU 56 starts main processing after step S1. In the main process, the CPU 56 first performs necessary initial settings.

  In the initial setting process, the CPU 56 first sets the interrupt prohibition (step S1). Next, the interrupt mode is set to interrupt mode 2 (step S2), and a stack pointer designation address is set to the stack pointer (step S3). Then, the built-in device register is initialized (step S4). Further, after initialization (step S5) of CTC (counter / timer) and PIO (parallel input / output port) which are built-in devices (built-in peripheral circuits), the RAM 55 is set in an accessible state (step S6).

  The CPU 56 used in this embodiment also incorporates an I / O port (PIO) and a timer / counter circuit (CTC). The CTC also includes two external clock / timer trigger inputs CLK / TRG2, 3 and two timer outputs ZC / TO0,1.

  The CPU 56 used in this embodiment is provided with the following three modes as maskable interrupt modes. When a maskable interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 automatically sets the interrupt disabled state and saves the contents of the program counter in the stack.

  Interrupt mode 0: The built-in device that has issued the interrupt request sends an RST instruction (1 byte) or a CALL instruction (3 bytes) onto the internal data bus of the CPU. Therefore, the CPU 56 executes the instruction at the address corresponding to the RST instruction or the address specified by the CALL instruction. At reset, the CPU 56 automatically enters interrupt mode 0. Therefore, when setting to interrupt mode 1 or interrupt mode 2, it is necessary to perform a process for setting to interrupt mode 1 or interrupt mode 2 in the initial setting process.

  Interrupt mode 1: In this mode, when an interrupt is accepted, the mode always jumps to address 0038 (h).

  Interrupt mode 2: A mode in which the address synthesized from the value (1 byte) of the specific register (I register) of the CPU 56 and the interrupt vector (1 byte: least significant bit 0) output by the built-in device indicates the interrupt address It is. That is, the interrupt address is an address indicated by 2 bytes in which the upper address is the value of the specific register and the lower address is the interrupt vector. Therefore, an interrupt process can be set at an arbitrary address (although it is skipped). Each built-in device has a function of sending an interrupt vector when making an interrupt request.

  Therefore, when the interrupt mode 2 is set, it becomes possible to easily process an interrupt request from each built-in device, and it is possible to install an interrupt process at an arbitrary position in the program. . Further, unlike the interrupt mode 1, it is easy to prepare each interrupt process for each interrupt generation factor. As described above, in this embodiment, the CPU 56 is set to the interrupt mode 2 in step S2 of the initial setting process.

  Next, the CPU 56 checks the state of the output signal of the clear switch 921 input via the input port only once (step S7). When the on-state is detected in the confirmation, the CPU 56 executes normal initialization processing (steps S11 to S14).

  If the clear switch 921 is not in the on state, data protection processing (for example, power supply stop processing such as addition of parity data) in the backup RAM area is performed when power supply to the ball game machine 1 is stopped. It is confirmed whether or not it has been received (step S8). When it is confirmed that such protection processing is not performed, the CPU 56 executes initialization processing. Whether there is backup data in the backup RAM area is confirmed, for example, by the state of the backup flag set in the backup RAM area in the power supply stop process. In this example, if “55H” is set in the backup flag area, it means that there is a backup (ON state), and if a value other than “55H” is set, it means that there is no backup (OFF state).

  After confirming that there is a backup, the CPU 56 performs a data check of the backup RAM area (parity check in this example) (step S9). In step S9, the calculated checksum is compared with the checksum calculated and stored by the same process in the power supply stop process. When the power supply is stopped after an unexpected power outage or the like, the data in the backup RAM area should be saved, so the check result (comparison result) is normal (matched). That the check result is not normal means that the data in the backup RAM area is different from the data when the power supply is stopped. In such a case, since the internal state cannot be returned to the state when the power supply is stopped, an initialization process that is executed when the power is turned on is not performed when the power supply is stopped.

  If the check result is normal, the CPU 56 performs a game state restoration process for returning the internal state of the game control means and the control state of the electric component control means such as the effect control means to the state when the power supply is stopped (step S10). ). Then, the saved value of the PC (program counter) stored in the backup RAM area is set in the PC, and the address is restored.

  In this embodiment, it is confirmed whether or not the data in the backup RAM area is stored by using both the backup flag and the check data, but only one of them may be used. That is, either the backup flag or the check data may be used as an opportunity for executing the state recovery process.

  In the initialization process, the CPU 56 first performs a RAM clear process (step S11). Also, a predetermined work area (for example, a normal symbol determination random number counter, a normal symbol determination buffer, a special symbol determination buffer, a special symbol process flag, a payout command storage pointer, a winning ball flag, a ball out flag, a payout stop flag A work area setting process for setting an initial value to a flag for selectively performing a process according to the control state is performed (step S12). Further, a process of transmitting an initialization command for initializing the sub boards (in this embodiment, the payout control board 37 and the effect control board 80) to each sub board is executed (step S13). As an initialization command, there are a command indicating the initial symbol displayed on the variable display device 9 (for the effect control board 80), a command for instructing turning off the winning ball lamp 51 and the ball-out lamp 52, and the like.

  Then, a CTC register set in the CPU 56 is set so that a timer interrupt is periodically generated every 2 ms (step S14). That is, a value corresponding to 2 ms is set in a predetermined register (time constant register) as an initial value.

  When the execution of the initialization process (steps S11 to S14) is completed, the display random number update process (step S17) and the initial value random number update process (step S18) are repeatedly executed in the main process. When the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process are executed, the interrupt disabled state is set (step S16). When the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process are finished, the interrupt enabled state is set. (Step S19). The display random number update process is a process for updating the count value of a counter for generating a display random number described later. The display random number is a random number for determining a mode (for example, a variation pattern, a detached pattern, presence / absence of reach state, etc.) related to a special symbol and a decorative symbol. The initial value random number update process is a process for updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number. The initial value random number is a random number for determining an initial value of a count value such as a counter for generating a random number for determining whether or not to win a type 1 big hit (a random number generation counter for type 1 big hit determination). It is. In a game control process described later, when the count value of the one-type big hit determination random number generation counter makes one round, an initial value is set in the counter.

  Note that when the display random number update process is executed, the interrupt is prohibited. The display random number update process is also executed in the timer interrupt process shown in FIG. This is to avoid competing. That is, if the timer interrupt is generated during the process of step S17 and the counter value for generating the display random number is updated during the timer interrupt process, the continuity of the count value is impaired. There is a case. However, such an inconvenience does not occur if the interrupt is prohibited during the process of step S17.

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an interrupt process (2m timer interrupt process) executed every 2 mS in the main process executed by the CPU 56. In a predetermined register (time constant register) of the CTC provided in the CPU 56, a value corresponding to 2 mS is set as a predetermined value. For this reason, a timer interrupt occurs every 2 mS, and the CPU 56 executes the processes of steps S20 to S36 shown in FIG.

  In the 2m timer interrupt process, the CPU 56 performs the game saving process of steps S21 to S35 after performing the register saving process (step S20). In the game control process, the CPU 56 first has a gate switch 32 a provided in the gate 32, a type 1 start port switch 14 a provided in the type 1 start port 14, and a first start port switch provided in the first start port 11. 11 a, a second start port switch 12 a provided at the second start port 12, an accessory inflow switch 34 provided at the two-type variable prize-winning device 20, and a specific winning switch 28 a, 2 provided at the two-type V winning port 28 A detection signal of a switch such as a discharge switch 29a provided in the lower prize area 29 of the seed variable prize winning device 20 is input, and the state is determined (step S21).

  In the switch process (step S21), it is determined that the switch is turned on based on the fact that each of the switches described above has been turned on for a predetermined period. Accordingly, even if the detection signal is turned on due to static electricity or the like, it can be determined that the signal is not turned on when the detection signal is not turned on for a predetermined period. That is, erroneous detection can be prevented.

  Next, a process of updating the count value of each counter for generating each determination random number such as a type 1 big hit determination random number used for game control is performed (step S22). Next, the CPU 56 further performs processing for updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number and processing for updating the count value of the counter for generating the display random number (steps S23 and S24).

FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. Each random number is used as follows.
(1) Decide whether to generate a random 1: 1 type big hit (for type 1 big hit determination)
(2) Random 2: For special symbol detachment symbol determination (3) Random 3: To determine the combination of special symbols that generate 1 type big hit (for type 1 big hit symbol determination)
(4) Random 4: Determines the variation pattern of special symbols and decorative symbols 9a to 9c (for variation pattern determination)
(5) Random 5: Decide whether or not to reach when not hitting 1 type big hit (for reach determination)
(6) Random 6: Determines whether or not to generate a hit based on a normal symbol (for normal symbol hit determination)
(7) Random 7: Determine initial value of random 1 (for determining random 1 initial value)
(8) Random 8: Determine initial value of random 6 (for determining random 6 initial value)
(9) Random 9: Determines the number of rounds to be executed in 2 big hits (for round number determination)
In addition, the display result of the special symbol that is derived and displayed on the special symbol display unit 8 when the type 1 big hit gaming state is entered (the big hit symbol) 1 type big hit symbol determination random number, normal symbol display random number for determining whether or not to win in the normal symbol display 10, and the number of rounds executed in the 2 type big hit gaming state The random number for determining the number of rounds to be determined is a random number for determination, and the random pattern for determining the variation pattern of the special symbol and the decorative symbols 9a to 9c and the special symbol when the one-type big hit gaming state is not displayed Random symbols for determining the result (missing symbol) and random numbers for determining whether or not to reach when the 1-type big hit gaming state is not reached are display random numbers. These random numbers are numerical data in a predetermined numerical range, and these numerical data are updated by numerical data update means (for example, display random number update processing, determination random number update processing, etc.).

  Next, the CPU 56 performs special symbol process processing (step S25). In the special symbol process, the corresponding process is selected and executed according to a special symbol process flag for controlling the ball game machine 1 in a predetermined order according to the gaming state. The value of the special symbol process flag is updated during each process according to the gaming state. Next, normal symbol process processing is performed (step S26). In the normal symbol process, the corresponding process is selected and executed according to the normal symbol process flag for controlling the display state of the normal symbol display 10 in a predetermined order. The value of the normal symbol process flag is updated during each process according to the gaming state.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs variable winning device process processing (step S27). In the variable winning device process, a corresponding process is selected and executed in accordance with a processing selection flag for controlling the opening / closing control of the two types of variable winning devices 20 in a predetermined order. Then, the value of the process selection flag is updated during each process according to the gaming state. Next, the effect control command related to the decorative symbols 9a to 9c is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 55, and the effect control command is transmitted (decorative symbol command control process: step S28). Furthermore, the CPU 56 performs information output processing for outputting data such as jackpot information, start information, probability variation information supplied to the hall management computer, for example (Sstep S29).

  Further, the CPU 56 executes a prize ball process for setting the number of prize balls based on detection signals from the prize opening switches of a plurality of prize openings provided in the game board 6 (step S30). Specifically, a payout control command indicating the number of winning balls is transmitted to the payout control board 37 in response to winning detection based on the fact that any of the plurality of winning opening switches is turned on. A payout control CPU (not shown) mounted on the payout control board 37 drives the ball payout device 44 in accordance with a payout control command indicating the number of prize balls.

  Then, the CPU 56 executes a storage process for checking increase / decrease in the number of numerical data stored in the RAM 55 (step S31). Further, a test terminal process, which is a process of outputting a test signal for enabling the control state of the ball game machine 1 to be confirmed outside the ball game machine 1, is executed (step S32). Further, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, a drive command is issued to the solenoid circuit 59 (step S33). The solenoid circuit 59 drives one of the solenoids in response to a drive command in order to place the type 1 variable prize device 15 or the type 2 variable prize device 20 in an open state or a closed state. Further, a state indicator display control process for controlling the display of the abnormality notification indicator 67 based on the occurrence of the abnormal state is executed (step S34). Thereafter, the contents of the register are restored (step S35), and the interrupt enabled state is set (step S36).

  With the above processing, in this embodiment, the game control processing is started every 2 mS. In this embodiment, the game control process is executed by the timer interrupt process. However, in the timer interrupt process, for example, only a flag indicating that an interrupt has occurred is set. It may be executed in the main process.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the special symbol process executed in step 25 of the 2 ms timer interrupt process shown in FIG. When performing the special symbol process, the CPU 56 turns on the type 1 start port switch 14a for detecting that a game ball has won the type 1 start port 14 provided on the game board 6, that is, If a start winning that causes the game ball to win the type 1 starting port 14 has occurred (step S311), after performing the starting port switch passing process (step S312), one of steps S300 to S308 is performed according to the internal state. Do one of the processes.

  Special symbol normal processing (step S300): Waits until the variable symbol variable display can be started. When the special symbol variable display can be started, the number of reserved memories is confirmed. If the number of reserved memories is not 0, it is determined whether or not to win the first kind as a result of variable display of special symbols. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated so as to shift to step S301.

  Special symbol stop symbol setting process (step S301): A special symbol stop symbol after variable display of the special symbol is determined. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated so as to shift to step S302.

  Fluctuation pattern setting process (step S302): A variation pattern (variable display mode) of variable display of special symbols is determined according to a random 4 value. Also, a special symbol process timer is started. At this time, the final stop symbol of the special symbol and information for instructing the variation mode (variation pattern) are transmitted to the effect control board 80. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated so as to shift to step S303.

  Special symbol variation processing (step S303): When a predetermined time (the time indicated by the special symbol process timer in step S302) elapses, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to shift to step S304.

  Special symbol stop process (step S304): Control is performed so that the special symbols variably displayed on the special symbol display 8 and the decorative symbols 9a to 9c variably displayed on the variable display device 9 are stopped. Specifically, an effect control command (design stop command) for stopping the variable display of the special symbols on the special symbol display 8 and instructing the variable display device 9 to stop variable display of the decorative symbols 9a to 9c is sent to the effect control board. To 80. If the special symbol stop symbol is a combination of jackpot symbols, that is, if the first jackpot flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to shift to step S305. If not, the internal state is updated to shift to step S300.

  Big winning opening opening process (step S305): Control for opening the big winning opening is started. Specifically, the counter and the flag are initialized, and the solenoid 16a is driven to open the opening / closing plate 16. Also, the process timer sets the execution time of the big prize opening opening process, and sets the first big hit execution flag. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated so as to shift to step S306. The first big hit execution flag is a flag indicating that the first big hit game state is being executed.

  Processing for opening a special prize opening (step S306): A process for sending a production control command for displaying a big prize round to the production control board 80, a process for confirming the completion of the closing condition for the special prize opening, and the like are performed. When the closing condition for the last big prize opening is satisfied, the internal state is updated to shift to step S307.

  Specific area valid time processing (step S307): The presence or absence of game ball detection by the 1st-class V winning switch 17b is monitored, and processing for confirming the establishment of the 1st-class big hit gaming state continuation condition is performed. If the condition for continuation of the one-type big hit gaming state is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the internal state is updated to shift to step S305. In addition, when the one-type big hit gaming state continuation condition is not satisfied within a predetermined effective time, or when all rounds are finished, the internal state is updated to shift to step S308.

  Big-hit ending process (step S308): The first big-hit running flag is reset and control for causing the effect control means to perform display control for notifying the player that the first big-hit gaming state has ended. Then, the internal state is updated so as to shift to step S300.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a start port switch passing process (step S312) that is executed when a start winning is generated. In the start port switch passing process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the reserved storage number has reached the maximum value of 4 (step S51). If the number of reserved memories has not reached 4, the number of reserved memories is increased by 1 (step S52), and each random number value such as a one-type big hit determination random number is extracted and corresponds to the value of the reserved memory number in the RAM 55. Store in the storage area (special symbol determination buffer) (step S53). Note that extracting a random number means reading a count value from a counter for generating a random number and setting the read count value as a random value.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the special symbol normal process (step S300) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol normal process, the CPU 56 checks the value of the reserved storage number (step S62) when the special symbol can be changed (step S61). Specifically, the count value of the hold storage counter is confirmed. The case where the value of the special symbol process flag is a value indicating step S300 is a case where the special symbol display unit 8 does not display the variation of the special symbol and is not executing the one-type big hit gaming state. . In addition, when the 2nd type big hit game state is being executed, it may be determined that it is not in a state where the special symbol variation display can be started.

  If the reserved memory number is not 0, each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved memory number = 1 is read out and stored in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55 (step S63), and the value of the reserved memory number is set. The contents of each storage area are shifted by 1 (step S64). That is, each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved memory number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) is stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved memory number = n−1.

  Next, the CPU 56 executes a big hit determination process (step S65). In the jackpot determination process, the type 1 big hit determination random number stored in the random number buffer area is read, the type 1 big hit determination table is selected based on whether or not the probability variation state is set, and the selected type 1 big hit determination table is set. It is determined whether or not the type 1 big hit is made based on whether or not it matches the type 1 big hit determination value. In the case of the type 1 big hit, the first big hit flag is set and the process ends. In a state other than the probability variation state, a low probability 1-type big hit determination table in which one determination value is set as the type 1 big hit determination value is selected, and in the probability variation state, 5 determination values are used as the type 1 big hit determination value. The type 1 big hit determination table at the time of the set high probability is selected. That is, in the probability variation state, control is performed so that the probability that it is determined that one type of big hit is five times higher than in cases other than the probability variation state. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol stop symbol setting process (step S66).

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a special symbol stop symbol setting process (step S301) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol stop symbol setting process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the first big hit flag is set (step S71). When the first big hit flag is set, the big hit symbol is determined according to the value of the first type big hit symbol determining random number (random 3) (random 3 read in step S63) (step S72). In this embodiment, each symbol of the symbol number set in the jackpot symbol table corresponding to the value of random 3 is determined as a jackpot symbol. In the jackpot symbol table, a combination symbol number corresponding to each of a plurality of types of jackpot symbol combinations is set. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step S73).

  If the big hit flag is not set in step S71, the CPU 56 determines a stop symbol in the case of a loss (step S73). Specifically, a combination of special symbols that are out of place is determined according to the value read in step S63, that is, the extracted random 2 value. Although not shown, if it is determined in step S72 that the probability variation symbol (for example, a combination of odd symbols) is determined, a probability variation flag indicating that the probability variation state is entered after the one-type big hit gaming state is set.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the variation pattern setting process (step S302) in the special symbol process. In the variation pattern setting process, the CPU 56 first checks whether or not the first big hit flag is set (step S81), and if the first big hit flag is not set, selects the fluctuation pattern table at the time of loss (step S82). If the first big hit flag is set in step S81, the big hit hour variation pattern table is selected (step S83).

  Next, a variation pattern determining random number is extracted (step S84), and a variation pattern is determined based on the variation pattern table selected in step S82 or step S83 and the extracted variation pattern determining random number (step S85). When the variation pattern is determined, the CPU 56 sets the variation time data of the determined variation pattern in the special symbol process timer (step S86). Then, the CPU 56 sets the address of the command transmission table corresponding to the determined variation pattern command to the pointer (step S87), and executes a command setting process which is a subroutine (step S88). Then, the special symbol process flag is changed to a value corresponding to the special symbol variation process (step S89).

  An effect control command is transmitted to the effect control board 80 by executing the command set process. In this embodiment, each effect control command that can be transmitted to the effect control means is stored in the command transmission table of the ROM 54. In the command set process, the CPU 56 sets the effect control command data stored at the address of the ROM 54 indicated by the pointer as an output port for outputting the effect control command data, and indicates that the command is transmitted. An effect control INT signal is output.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the special symbol variation process (step S303) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol variation process, the CPU 56 first checks whether the interruption flag is set (step S101). If the interruption flag is not set, it is confirmed whether it is determined in the switch process (step S21) that the accessory inflow switch 34 provided in the two-variable winning device 20 is turned on (step S102).

  If it is determined in step S102 that the accessory inflow switch 34 has been turned on, that is, if a game ball has won a prize in the two-variable winning device 20, a suspension flag is set, and a command is transmitted in response to the variable suspension command. The table address is set in the pointer (step S104), and a command setting process as a subroutine is executed (step S105). The interrupt flag indicates that the special symbol display on the special symbol display 8 is suspended, specifically, the suspension state in which the subtraction of the special symbol process timer for measuring the variation time of the special symbol is suspended. This flag indicates that control is being performed. The change interruption command is a command for notifying that the change display of the special symbol on the special symbol display 8 is controlled to the interrupted interruption state, and is produced by the decorative symbol command control process (step S28). Processing based on the fact that the command is transmitted to the control board 80 and received by the effect control means is executed.

  If it is not determined in step S102 that the accessory inflow switch 34 has been turned on, that is, if the game ball has not won the two-type variable winning device 20, the special symbol process timer is decremented by 1 (step S111). If the symbol process timer has timed out (step S112), the special symbol process flag is changed to a value corresponding to the special symbol stop process (step S113).

  If the interruption flag is set in step S101, that is, if the special symbol variation display is stopped, it is determined whether or not the number of unpaid items is 0 (step S106). The number of unpaid items is confirmed by the value of the unpaid number counter for counting the number of game balls won by the two-variable winning device 20 and detected by the inflow switch 34. The bonus item unpaid-out counter is incremented by 1 when a game ball is won in the two-variable winning device 20 and is detected by the accessory inflow switch 34, and the gaming ball won in the two-variable winning device 20 is the discharge switch 29a. 1 is subtracted when detected by. That is, in step S106, it is determined whether or not all of the game balls won in the two-variable winning device 20 have been discharged.

  The accessory unpaid number counter of this embodiment is configured to be able to count a positive value and a negative value, and when the count value of the accessory unpaid number counter is a positive value, Provided in the two-variable winning device 20 when it is determined that the game ball won in the two-variable winning device 20 has not yet been discharged and the count value of the unpaid bonus counter is negative. The game ball discharged from the two-variable winning device 20 is detected by the discharge switch 29a even though it has not been detected that the game ball has won the two-variable winning device 20 by the given accessory inflow switch 34. That is, it is determined that the state is abnormal. The abnormal state includes a state where a game ball is illegally entered into the two-variable winning device 20, a detection error of the accessory inflow switch 34, and the like.

  In Step S106, if the number of unpaid items is 0, that is, if all the game balls won in the two-variable winning device 20 are discharged, it is confirmed whether or not the second big hit flag is set ( Step S107). The second big hit flag is a flag indicating that the game is controlled to the two-type big hit gaming state based on the winning of the game ball in the two-type V winning opening 28 provided in the two-type variable winning device 20. is there. If the second big hit flag is set in step S107, that is, if the second big hit gaming state is being executed, the process proceeds to step S115.

  On the other hand, if the second big hit flag is not set in step S107, it is determined that the game ball won in the two-variable winning device 20 is discharged without winning the two-type V winning opening 28, and the interruption flag is reset. (Step S108), the address of the command transmission table corresponding to the variable restart command is set in the pointer (Step S109), and the command setting process which is a subroutine is executed (Step S110). The variable restart command is a command for notifying that the variable symbol display on the variable display device 9 that has been interrupted is restarted, that is, canceling the interrupted state, and is performed in the decorative symbol command control process (step S28). The process that is transmitted to the control board 80 and is executed based on the fact that the change control command is received by the effect control means is terminated.

  Thus, in this embodiment, when the interruption flag is set in step S101, the process of subtracting the special symbol process timer in step S111 is not executed. That is, the update process of the process timer that measures the variation time of the special symbol is interrupted. Then, after the interruption flag is reset in step S108, when the interruption flag is not set in step S101, the process of subtracting the special symbol process timer in step S111 can be executed, and the variation time of the special symbol is measured. Restart the process timer update process.

  In step S106, if the number of unpaid items is not 0, that is, if all the game balls won in the two-variable winning device 20 are not discharged, it is confirmed whether or not the second big hit flag is set (step S106). S114) If the second big hit flag is set, it is confirmed in the switch process (step S21) whether it is determined that the one-type count switch 17a provided in the special variable winning device 17 is turned on (step S115). .

  As described above, in this embodiment, the special symbol display is performed in a state in which a game ball wins the two-variable winning device 20 and there is a possibility that the one-type big hit gaming state and the two-type big hit gaming state may occur simultaneously. Since the special symbol on the device 8 and the variable symbol display on the variable display device 9 are controlled to be suspended, the display results of the special symbol display device 8 and the variable display device 9 are not derived and displayed. It is possible to prevent the occurrence of the seed hit game state at the same time and to prevent the player from being confused. Moreover, in this embodiment, when a game ball wins the two-type variable winning device 20, the special symbol display on the special symbol display 8 and the decorative symbol display on the variable display device 9 are controlled to be suspended, and the interruption is performed. In the state, when the game ball wins the 2nd class V winning opening 28 and the 2nd class big hit gaming state is generated based on the detection by the specific winning switch 28a, the control for continuing the suspended state is executed. The type 1 big hit gaming state and the type 2 big hit gaming state are not generated simultaneously. Therefore, during execution of the 2nd type big hit gaming state, a 1 type count switch that detects that a game ball has won a special variable winning device 17 that cannot be released originally (controlled to be opened in the 1st type big hit gaming state). When it is determined in the switch process (step S21) that 17a is turned on, some abnormality has occurred. Specifically, it is determined that fraud has been performed, and the game stop 1 flag is set (step S116).

  Note that by setting the game stop 1 flag in step S116, an abnormal winning command is transmitted to the effect control board 80 in a decorative symbol command control process (step S28) described later, and a connection is made in a prize ball process (step S30) described later. After turning off the confirmation signal, a loop process is executed in a status display lamp display control process (step S34) to be described later to stop the progress of the game, a status display lamp display control process (step S34) to be described later, and an abnormality In the abnormality occurrence display process (step S411) executed by the effect control CPU 101 based on the winning command, a process for notifying that an abnormal state has occurred is executed. With this configuration, it is possible to reliably prevent an illegal act and to confirm the occurrence of an abnormal state.

  In addition, as an illegal act, there is a risk that a celgot is obtained in which a prize ball is illegally obtained by opening the opening / closing plate 16 of the special variable prize-winning device 17 using a cell board or the like and winning a game ball. If a prize ball is illegally obtained by Selgot, if the 1st type big hit game state and the 2nd type big hit game state are not executed, it is easy to find illegal acts by executing a lot of prize ball payouts. However, when the two-type big hit game state is generated in step S115, a lot of prize balls are paid out in the two-type big hit game state, so that the special variable winning device 17 wins the game ball. Even if many prize balls are obtained, it is difficult to find the fraud. Accordingly, when a game ball is won in the special variable winning device 17 during execution of the two-type big hit gaming state, an illegal act can be prevented by setting the game stop 1 flag to stop the progress of the game. Further, since the abnormality notification display 67 etc. is notified by setting the game stop 1 flag, it is possible to make the game store clerk recognize that there is a possibility of an illegal act.

  FIG. 16 is a timing chart when the opening / closing control is executed in the two types of variable winning device 20. When a game ball wins the second start port 12 and a game ball is detected by the second start port switch 12a, the detection of the first start port switch 11a and the second start port switch 12a is invalidated. That is, after the start valid period is invalidated, the opening / closing control of the two types of variable winning device 20 is executed. As described above, in this embodiment, when the game ball wins the second start port 12 and the game ball is detected by the second start port switch 12a, the two-variable winning device 20 is closed for a predetermined period. The opening / closing control for changing from the state to the open state is repeated twice.

  Also, when the two-type variable winning device 20 is set to the open state (when it is controlled to open based on the game balls having won the first starting port 11 and the second starting port 12, and the two-type big hit gaming state When controlling to the open state in the running round), an entry monitoring timer for measuring an entry effective period during which a winning to the two types of variable prize winning devices 20 is valid is started, and before the entry monitoring timer times out The winning of a game ball won in the two-variable winning device 20 is valid. Specifically, the winning to the two-variable winning device 20 is validated based on the fact that the accessory inflow switch 34 is turned on before the entry monitoring timer times out.

  Further, based on the fact that the game ball has won the two-type variable prize-winning device 20 before the entry monitoring timer times out, the game balls won in the two-type variable prize-winning device 20 are discharged to the outside of the ball game machine 1. A discharge monitoring timer for measuring an effective discharge grace period is started to monitor whether or not the game ball won in the two-variable winning device 20 is discharged. Specifically, based on the fact that the discharge switch 29a is turned on before the discharge monitoring timer times out, it is determined that the game ball won in the two-variable winning device 20 has been discharged to the outside of the ball game machine 1.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the variable winning device process executed in step 27 of the 2 ms timer interruption process shown in FIG. When performing the variable winning device process process, the CPU 56 performs the start determination process (step S351) and the V winning determination process (step S352), and then performs one of steps S340 to S346 according to the internal state. Perform the process.

  Normal process (step S340): A normal process in a state where the game ball has not won any of the first start port 11 and the second start port 12 is performed.

  Opening / closing member opening pre-processing (step S341): Waiting for the movable piece 21 to be driven. Specifically, the time until the movable piece 21 is released is set in the pre-release timer, and the release time of the movable piece 21 is set in the release timer after the set predetermined time has elapsed. Then, the internal state (processing selection flag) is updated so as to shift to step S342.

  Opening / closing member opening process (step S342): Exciting the solenoid 27 opens the movable piece 21. Then, the internal state (processing selection flag) is updated so as to shift to step S343.

  Opening / closing member opening end process (step S343): When a predetermined time (time indicated by the opening timer in step S342) has elapsed, the movable piece 21 is closed. Then, the internal state (processing selection flag) is updated so as to shift to step S340.

  Second big hit pre-processing (step S344): The production control command for instructing the number of executions of the round in the two-type big hit gaming state is transmitted to the production control board 80, and the control for opening the movable piece 21 is started. Specifically, the counter 21 and the flag are initialized and the solenoid 27 is excited to open the movable piece 21. Also, the opening time of the movable piece 21 in the two-type big hit gaming state is set in the opening timer. Then, the internal state (processing selection flag) is updated so as to shift to step S345. The effect control means executes a process for informing the number of rounds that can be executed based on the reception of the effect control command that indicates the number of rounds to be executed in the two-type big hit gaming state.

Processing during second big hit (step S345):
The movable piece 21 is opened and closed by exciting the solenoid 27. When the opening of the movable piece 21 is completed, that is, when the open / close timer times out or ten game balls are won in the two-variable winning device 20, the movable piece 21 is closed. Then, the internal state (process selection flag) is updated to shift to the second big hit end process (step S346). In this embodiment, the process selection flag is updated so that the second big hit end process is executed every time one round executed in the two-type big hit gaming state ends. Then, the processing selection flag is set in the V winning determination process (step S351) based on the fact that the game ball has won the second V winning opening 28 during the round executed in the second big hit game state (generation of continuation right). The value is updated to the value corresponding to the second big hit pre-processing (step S344), and the second big hit game state is continuously executed, and the next round can be executed.

  Second jackpot end process (step S346): Control is performed to cause the effect control means to perform display control for notifying the player that the two-type big hit gaming state has ended. Then, the internal state (processing selection flag) is updated so as to shift to step S340.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the start determination process (step S351) executed in the variable winning device process. In the start determination process, the CPU 56 first checks whether the process selection flag is a value corresponding to the normal process (step S200). When the process selection flag is a value corresponding to the normal process, it is confirmed whether or not the first big hit execution flag is set (step S201).

  If the first big hit execution flag is set in step S201, it is confirmed in the switch process (step S21) whether it is determined that the accessory inflow switch 34 provided in the two-variable winning device 20 is turned on ( Step S202a). In this embodiment, during execution of the one-type big hit game state, the movable piece 21 of the two-type variable winning device 20 is not controlled to be in the open state so that the first type big hit game state and the second type big hit game state are not generated simultaneously. To control. Therefore, the movable piece 21 of the two-variable winning device 20 is controlled to be in an open state while the one-type big winning gaming state is being executed, and the accessory inflow switch 34 for detecting that the two-variable winning device 20 has won a game ball is provided. It is determined that some abnormality has occurred due to the determination in the switch process (step S21) that it has been turned on, specifically, fraud has been performed, and the game stop 2 flag is set (step S202b).

  Note that by setting the game stop 2 flag in step S202b, an abnormal winning command is transmitted to the effect control board 80 in a decorative symbol command control process (step S28) described later, and a connection is made in a prize ball process (step S30) described later. After turning off the confirmation signal, a loop process is executed in a status display lamp display control process (step S34) to be described later to stop the progress of the game, a status display lamp display control process (step S34) to be described later, and an abnormality In the abnormality occurrence display process (step S411) executed by the effect control CPU 101 based on the winning command, a process for notifying that an abnormal state has occurred is executed. With this configuration, it is possible to reliably prevent an illegal act and to confirm the occurrence of an abnormal state.

  In addition, as an illegal act, there is a possibility that a selgot for obtaining a prize ball illegally is performed by opening the movable piece 21 of the two-type variable prize-winning device 20 using a cell board or the like and winning a game ball. If a prize ball is illegally obtained by Selgot, if the 1st type big hit game state and the 2nd type big hit game state are not executed, it is easy to find illegal acts by executing a lot of prize ball payouts. If there is a one-type big hit game state in step S201, a lot of prize balls are paid out in the first type big hit game state. Even if a large number of prize balls are obtained, it is difficult to find the fraud. Accordingly, when a game ball is won in the two-type variable winning device 20 during execution of the one-type big hit gaming state, an illegal act can be prevented by setting the game stop 2 flag to stop the progress of the game. In addition, since the abnormality notification display 67 and the like are notified by setting the game stop 2 flag, it is possible to make the game store clerk recognize that there is a possibility that an illegal act is being performed.

  If the first big hit execution flag is not set in step S201, whether or not a game ball has won the first start port 11 or the second start port 12, that is, the first start in the switch process (step S21). It is confirmed whether or not it is determined that the mouth switch 11a or the second start port switch 12a is turned on (step S203). When it is determined in the switch process (step S21) that the first start port switch 11a or the second start port switch 12a is turned on, the number of rounds for determining the number of rounds executed in the two-type big hit gaming state is determined. The random number for use is extracted (step S204) and stored in the round number determination random number storage buffer in the RAM 55 (step S205). Then, the entry effective period is set in the entry monitoring timer (step S208), and the process selection flag is changed to a value corresponding to the opening / closing member opening pre-process (step S341).

  In this embodiment, a random number for determining the number of rounds is extracted when a game ball wins the first start port 11 and the second start port 12. This random number for determining the number of rounds is obtained by winning the game ball at the first start port 11 or the second start port 12 and controlling the movable piece 21 of the two type variable winning device 20 to be in the open state. This is a random number for determining the number of rounds that can be executed in the two-type big hit game state generated based on the fact that the game ball won in the second-type V winning opening 28.

  Further, even if a game ball wins at the first start port 11 and the second start port 12, when the process selection flag is not a value corresponding to the normal process, that is, the game ball at the first start port 11 and the second start port 12. The random number for determining the number of rounds is not extracted when the two-variable winning device 20 is controlled to be in an open state based on the fact that the player has won a prize and when the two-variable big winning game state is controlled. Therefore, when the game ball wins the 2nd V winning opening 28 when the 2nd variable winning device 20 is controlled to be in an open state based on the game ball having won the 1st start port 11 or the 2nd start port 12. The number of rounds that can be executed is determined based on the round number determination random number extracted at the time of winning the game ball to the first start port 11 or the second start port 12 that caused the control to the open state. To do.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the V winning determination process (step S352) executed in the variable winning device process. In the V winning determination process, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the entry monitoring timer is 0, that is, after the movable piece 21 of the two-variable winning device 20 is opened, the game ball to the two-variable winning device 20 It is determined whether or not the entry valid period during which the winning is valid has elapsed (step S211). If the entry monitoring timer is not 0, the entry monitoring timer is decremented by 1 (step S212). Next, it is determined again whether the entry monitoring timer has become 0 (step S213). If the entry monitoring timer is not 0, the accessory inflow switch 34 provided in the two-variable winning device 20 is switched in step S21. It is determined whether or not it is determined that the game ball has been turned on, that is, whether or not a game ball has been won in the two-variable winning device 20 (step S214). When it is determined in the switch process (step S21) that the accessory inflow switch 34 is turned on, the accessory unpaid-out number counter is incremented by 1 (step S215), and a discharge grace period is set in the discharge monitoring timer ( Step S216).

  Next, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the discharge switch 29a provided in the two-variable winning device 20 is turned on in the switch process (step S21), that is, whether the game ball is discharged from the two-variable winning device 20 or not. (Step S217). If it is determined in the switch process (step S21) that the discharge switch 29a has been turned on, the accessory unpaid-off counter is decremented by 1 (step S218).

  In this way, the bonus unpaid number counter is incremented by 1 when a winning game ball to the two-variable winning device 20 is detected, and 1 when the gaming ball is discharged from the two-variable winning device 20. Subtracted. When the winning game ball is discharged to the two-type variable winning device 20, the discharge switch 29a always detects the game ball, so that the game won to the two-type variable winning device 20 by checking the count value of the unpaid item counter. It can be confirmed whether the number of balls matches the number of game balls discharged from the two-variable winning device 20. In addition, it determines with it being in the state which the abnormal state generate | occur | produced when a counter item unpaid number counter becomes a negative value.

  Then, it is determined in the switch process (step S21) whether or not the specific winning switch 28a provided in the two-variable winning device 20 is turned on, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the two-type V winning opening 28. (Step S219). If it is not determined in the switch process (step S21) that the specific winning switch 28a has been turned on, it is checked whether the count value of the accessory unpaid number counter is 0 (step S220). If the count value is not 0, 1 is subtracted from the discharge monitoring timer (step S221). If the discharge monitoring timer reaches 0 (step S222), it is determined that an abnormal state has occurred and the game stop 3 flag is set ( Step S223).

  Note that by setting the game stop 3 flag in step S223, an abnormal winning command is transmitted to the effect control board 80 in a decorative symbol command control process (step S28) described later, and connected in a prize ball process (step S30) described later. After turning off the confirmation signal, a loop process is executed in a status display lamp display control process (step S34) to be described later to stop the progress of the game, a status display lamp display control process (step S34) to be described later, and an abnormality In the abnormality occurrence display process (step S411) executed by the effect control CPU 101 based on the winning command, a process for notifying that an abnormal state has occurred is executed. With this configuration, it is possible to reliably prevent an illegal act and to confirm the occurrence of an abnormal state.

  In addition, as a fraudulent act, there is a possibility that a magnetic ball that illegally generates a two-type big hit gaming state may be performed by illegally winning a game ball in the two-type V winning opening 28 using a magnet or the like. In the magnet goto, the game ball won in the two-variable winning device 20 is attracted to the magnet and retained inside the two-variable winning device 20, and then the two-variable winning device 20 is controlled to be in the open state. Since the game balls are won in the two-type V winning opening 28, the period from winning to the two-type variable winning device 20 until being discharged becomes longer than usual. Therefore, it is illegal to stop the progress of the game by setting the game stop 3 flag when the discharge of the game ball is not detected even though the normal discharge period has elapsed in step S222. Can be prevented. Further, since the abnormality notification display 67 etc. is notified by setting the game stop 3 flag, it is possible to make the game store clerk recognize that there is a possibility of an illegal act.

  If it is determined in step S219 that the specific winning switch 28a has been turned on in the switch process (step S21), it is confirmed whether the count value of the unpaid-off item counter is 0 (step S21). S224) If the count value of the unpaid item counter is not 0, the discharge monitoring timer is decremented by 1 (step S225). If the discharge monitoring timer becomes 0 (step S226), it is determined that an abnormal state has occurred. Then, the game stop 3 flag is set (step S227). As described above, in this embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the specific winning switch 28a, the occurrence of an abnormal state is determined based on whether or not the count value of the unpaid item counter is 0. Since the progress of the game is stopped when an abnormal state occurs, illegal acts can be reliably prevented.

  If the count value of the unpaid-off item counter is 0 in step S224, it is confirmed whether or not the second big hit flag is set (step S228). If the second big hit flag is not set, the second big hit A process for generating a gaming state is executed. Specifically, the round number determination random number stored in the round number determination random number storage buffer in step S205 of the start determination process (step S351) is read (step S229), the read round number determination random number, and the round number Based on the determination table, the number of rounds executed in the two-type big hit gaming state is determined (step S230), and the determined number of rounds is set in the round number counter (step S231). Then, the second big hit flag is set (step S232), and the process selection flag is updated to a value corresponding to the second big hit pre-process (step S233).

  If the second jackpot flag is set in step S228, it is determined that the type 2 big hit gaming state is being executed, that is, the number of executions of the round in the type 2 big hit gaming state is the second or later. The processing during the execution of the seed hit game state is executed. Specifically, the round number counter is decremented by 1 (step S234), and if the round number counter is not 0 (step S235), the processing selection flag is updated to a value corresponding to the second big hit pre-processing (step S344). If the round number counter is 0 (step S233), the process is terminated (step S235).

  In this embodiment, when the number of rounds that can be executed in the two-type big hit gaming state has been reached, the processing selection flag is not updated to a value corresponding to the second big hit pre-processing (step S344). In other words, when the number of rounds that can be executed in the 2nd type big winning game state is reached, the 2nd type big winning game state is forcibly ended regardless of whether or not the 2nd type V winning opening 28 is won. In the present invention, by changing the internal structure of the two-type variable prize-winning device 20, a high-probability round in which a game ball is likely to win a two-type V prize opening 28, and a game ball is difficult to win a two-type V prize opening 28. This is applicable even when the low-probability round is executed. In this case, even if the number of rounds that can be executed in the type 2 big hit gaming state is reached, the type 2 big hit gaming state continues when the game ball wins the type 2 V winning slot 28. A right is generated and the next round is started, but the round to be executed is a low probability round. FIG. 20 shows an example of executing a high probability round and a low probability round as a modified example of the V winning determination process.

  By changing the internal structure of the two-type variable winning device 20 in the two-type big winning game state, a high-probability round in which a game ball can easily win the two-type V winning port 28 and a gaming ball in the two-type V winning port 28 In the case of executing a low-probability round that is difficult to win, after reading the round-number determining random number in step S229, the high-probability round based on the read round-number determining random number and the round-number determining table Is determined (step S230a). Then, 1 is set in the round number counter (step S231a).

  The number of executions of the high-probability round determined in step S230a is set in the high-probability round execution number counter, and the movable piece 21 of the two-variable winning device 20 is closed in the second big hit middle processing (step S345). 1 is subtracted. Further, the count value of the high probability round execution number counter is confirmed in the second big hit pre-processing (step S344). If the count value of the high probability round execution number counter is not 0, the motor 62 is driven to move the movable member 24. If it moves to the storage position and the count value of the high probability round execution number counter is 0, the motor 62 is driven to move the movable member 24 to the storage release position.

  In the high-probability round, when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls wins the two-variable winning device 20 in the second big hit middle processing (step S345), or for a predetermined period (for example, 30 seconds) When the motor 62 is driven and the movable member 24 is moved to the storage release position, the stored game ball is guided to the two-type V prize opening 28 by the execution of the process. It becomes possible to win a game ball in the 2nd V winning opening 28 with high probability.

  Further, in the high probability round, when the game ball stored in the movable stage 25 falls to the lower prize area 29, the game ball is guided to the center of the lower stage 26a by passing through the guidance area 26 and stopped at the center. The game ball is in a state where it is easy to win a prize in the two types V winning opening 28. On the other hand, in the low probability round, the game ball is not stored in the movable stage 25 and falls directly onto the lower stage 26a from the upper stage 23, and thus is not guided to the center of the lower stage 26a. Further, since the type 2 V prize opening 28 moves in the left-right direction, it is difficult for a game ball to enter the type 2 V prize opening 28. If a game ball wins the type 2 V winning opening 28 during execution of the low probability round, a continuation right is generated, but the next round to be executed is a low probability round.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the decorative symbol command control process executed in step 28 of the 2 ms timer interrupt process shown in FIG. In the decorative symbol command control process, if any one of the game stop 1 flag, the game stop 2 flag, and the game stop 3 flag is set (step S121), the CPU 56 addresses the command transmission table corresponding to the abnormal winning command. Is set as a pointer (step S122), and a command setting process which is a subroutine is executed (step S123). Then, the effect control command set in the special symbol process (step S25), the decorative symbol command control (step S28), etc. is transmitted to the effect control board 80 (step S124). The effect control means stops the execution of the effect based on the reception of the abnormal winning command, and executes a process for notifying the abnormal state.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the prize ball process executed in step 30 of the 2 ms timer interrupt process shown in FIG. In the winning ball process, a process of instructing the payout control board 37 to pay out the winning ball is executed based on the detection signal of the switch determined to be turned on by the switch process (step S21). In this embodiment, the payout control is performed when the power supply to the ball game machine 1 is started and the main board 31 is started up, specifically, when the work area setting process (step S12) is executed. A connection confirmation signal indicating that the supply of power to the ball game machine 1 is started and the progress of the game can be controlled is output to the board 37. Further, when the power supply to the ball game machine 1 is stopped and the voltage drops below a predetermined voltage, the output of the connection confirmation signal is stopped.

  In the payout control board 37, the payout control CPU mounted on the payout control board 37 executes payout processing of prize balls and rental balls on the condition that the connection confirmation signal is in an ON state. Further, when the on state of the connection confirmation signal is confirmed on the payout control board 37, a VL signal (payout connection confirmation signal) is output to the touch sensor board 91, and the VL signal is output when the connection confirmation signal is turned off. To stop.

  In the touch sensor substrate 91, when the VL signal is in the ON state, the operation of the operation knob 5 is detected, and the firing motor 94 is driven to fire the game ball. That is, based on the fact that the connection confirmation signal from the main board 31 is in the OFF state, the award and rental ball payout processing by the payout control CPU mounted on the payout control board 37 and the game ball by the launch motor 94 are performed. Launching is stopped and a part of the progress of the game is stopped.

  In the winning ball process, if any one of the game stop 1 flag, the game stop 2 flag, and the game stop 3 flag is set, the CPU 56 turns off the connection confirmation signal and ends the process (step S134). As described above, by turning off the connection confirmation signal, the payout process of prize balls and rental balls and the launch of game balls by the launch motor 94 are stopped, so that a part of the game is advanced. Is impossible.

  If none of the game stop 1 flag, game stop 2 flag, and game stop 3 flag is set in step S131, normal processing, prize ball number addition processing (step S132), and prize ball control processing (step S133) are executed. Then, the control for paying out the prize ball is executed.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the status indicator display control process executed in step 34 of the 2 ms timer interrupt process shown in FIG. In the status indicator display control process, display control of the abnormality notification display 67 is performed based on the flags set in the special symbol process process (step S25) and the variable winning device process process (step S27).

  If the game stop 1 flag is set in the status indicator display control process (step S141), the abnormality notification indicator 67 is controlled to display with the lighting pattern 1 (step S142), and the game stop 2 flag is set. If this is the case (step S143), the abnormality notification display 67 is controlled to display with the lighting pattern 2 (step S144). If the game stop 3 flag is set (step S145), the abnormality notification display 67 is displayed with the lighting pattern 3. Control and move to loop processing.

  Thus, in this embodiment, after any one of the game stop 1 flag, the game stop 2 flag, and the game stop 3 flag is set, the abnormality notification indicator 67 notifies the abnormal state, and then the loop By proceeding to the processing, the progress of the game is stopped. Then, the power supply to the ball game machine 1 is stopped, and when the power supply is resumed, the clear switch 921 is turned on to execute the initialization process of steps S11 to S14 of the main process and execute the game. It becomes a state. In this case, since it is possible to invalidate the two-type big hit gaming state generated by illegally making the two-type V winning opening 28 win a game ball, it is possible to prevent an illegal prize ball from being paid out.

  In the present embodiment, when any one of the game stop 1 flag, the game stop 2 flag, and the game stop 3 flag is set, the power supply is stopped and an initialization process based on the operation of the clear switch 921 is performed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the operation button provided on the ball game machine 1 is operated during the execution of the loop process in the status indicator display control process (step S34). The stop state may be canceled when an operation signal based on the above is detected. In this case, since the stop state is released based on the operation of the game clerk, the game clerk can confirm the occurrence of the abnormal state. Further, since it is not invalidated when the type 1 big hit game state and the type 2 big hit game state are generated, it is possible to prevent the player from being disadvantaged when the stop state is caused by an erroneous operation. In addition, when a ball clogging occurs in the two-type variable winning device 20, it is determined in step S222 that if a normal discharge period has elapsed, it is determined that no discharge of the game ball has been detected, and the game stop 3 Even when the flag is set and the progress of the game is stopped, there is no possibility of detriment to the player because there is no need to reset.

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart illustrating an example of command analysis processing executed by the effect control CPU 101 mounted on the effect control board 80. The effect control command received from the main board 31 is stored in a reception command buffer in a RAM mounted on the effect control board 80. In the command analysis process, the contents of the command stored in the command reception buffer are confirmed.

  In the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 first checks whether or not a reception command is stored in the command reception buffer (step S401). If the reception command is stored in the command reception buffer in step S401, the effect control CPU 101 reads the reception command from the command reception buffer (step S402). When read, the value of the read pointer is incremented by 1 (step S403). The reception command buffer is composed of a plurality of areas, and only one effect control command received from the main board 31 is stored in each area. The read pointer is a value corresponding to the area in the reception command buffer, and the value corresponding to the read pointer is read in step S402. Therefore, by adding 1 to the value of the read pointer in step S403, the effect control command stored in the next area in the reception command buffer when the next step S402 is executed is read.

  If the received effect control command is an effect control command for designating a variation pattern (step S404), the effect control CPU 101 stores the variation pattern in a variation pattern storage area in the RAM mounted on the effect control board 80 (step S404). Step S405). If the received effect control command is a change interruption command (step S406), an interruption designation flag is set (step S407). If the received effect control command is a change resumption command (step S408), a resumption designation flag is set. Is set (step S409).

  If the received effect control command is an abnormal winning command (step S410), an abnormality occurrence display process is executed (step S411). The abnormal winning command is received from the main board 31 when it is determined in the decorative symbol command control process (step S28) that any one of the fluctuation interruption 1 flag, the fluctuation interruption 2 flag, and the fluctuation interruption 3 flag is set. The presentation control CPU 101 performs a display for notifying the occurrence of the abnormal state on the variable display device 9 based on the received abnormal winning command.

  In addition, when the abnormal winning command is received, the light emitting mode of the light emitting member such as the lamp and the LED provided in the ball game machine 1 is controlled to blink or turn on in a mode different from the normal state where no abnormal state has occurred. The abnormal state may be notified by this, or the abnormal state may be notified by outputting a predetermined sound (for example, occurrence of abnormality) from the speaker 30 provided in the ball game machine 1. It may be configured.

  If the received command read in step S402 is another effect control command, a flag corresponding to the received command is set (step S412).

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing an example of the display control process performed by the effect control CPU 101 mounted on the effect control board 80. In the display control process process, any one of steps S800 to S805 is performed according to the value of the display control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed.

  Fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800): It is confirmed whether or not an effect control command including a fluctuation pattern command has been received by the command analysis process. The display control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the symbol variation start process (step S801) based on the reception of the variation pattern command.

  Symbol variation start processing (step S801): Control is performed so that variation display of the decorative symbols 9a to 9c is started. Specifically, process data in which an effect mode corresponding to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern command is set is selected. The process data includes a plurality of combinations of display control execution data in which the display mode in the variable display device 9 is set and a process timer in which a period for executing display control based on the display control execution data is set. Consists of data. Then, the display control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the symbol changing process (step S802).

  Symbol variation processing (step S802): Controls the switching timing of each variation state (variation speed) constituting the variation pattern, and monitors the end of the variation time. Based on the end of the variation time, the display control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the symbol stop waiting process (step S803).

  Symbol stop waiting setting process (step S803): When an effect control command (design stop command) for instructing decoration symbol stop is received at the end of the variation time, the variation of the ornament symbols 9a to 9c is stopped and the stop symbol (determined) Control to display symbols.

  Big hit display processing (step S804): If the derived display result is one type big hit after the end of the variation time, a one type probability variable big hit display or a probability change state for notifying that it is a type one positive change big hit with a probability change state is displayed. The control of the 1 type normal big hit display which notifies that it is the 1 type normal big hit without it is performed.

  Big hit game processing (step S805): Control is performed during the first big hit game state. For example, when a notification control command for notification display before the special variable prize-winning device 17 is released or notification display when the special variable prize-winning device 17 is opened, display control of the number of rounds in the one-type big hit gaming state is performed.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the process during symbol change (step S802) in the display control process. In the process during symbol variation, if the variation interruption flag is not set (step S501), the effect control CPU 101 checks whether the interruption designation flag is set (step S502). If the interruption designation flag is set in step S502, the interruption designation flag is reset (step S503), and the variable interruption flag is set (step S504). As described above, the interruption designation flag is set in step S407 in the command analysis process when the fluctuation interruption command is received from the main board 31. The variation interruption flag is a flag indicating that the variable display device 9 is in an interruption state in which the variable display of the decorative symbols 9a to 9c is interrupted. And the notice effect setting process which determines the effect aspect performed with the variable display apparatus 9 in an interruption state is performed (step S505).

  In this embodiment, the notice display effect is always executed on the variable display device 9 in the suspended state by always executing the notice effect setting process when the interruption designation flag is set in step S502. Although it is configured, a random number for determining whether or not to execute the notice effect when the interruption designation flag is set in step S502 and a determination value for determining whether or not to execute the notice effect are set. Based on the determination table, it may be determined whether or not the notice effect is to be executed, and the notice effect setting process may be executed when it is determined that the notice effect is to be executed. Also, in this case, the jackpot notice determination table selected when the fluctuation display during execution is a fluctuation display based on a fluctuation pattern that is a big hit, and the fluctuation display based on a fluctuation pattern that does not result in a big hit during the fluctuation display during execution And a variation display based on a variation pattern that becomes a big hit by providing a determination result set in the jackpot notice determination table and including more judgment values set in the jackpot notice determination table. The notice effect may be executed at a high rate when is executed.

  If the variable interruption flag is set in step S501, that is, if the variable display device 9 is controlling the interruption state, it is confirmed whether or not the resumption designation flag is set (step S506). As described above, the restart designation flag is set in step S409 in the command analysis process when the variable restart command is received from the main board 31. If the restart designation flag is set in step S506, the restart designation flag is reset (step S507), and the fluctuation interruption flag is reset (step S508). By resetting the variable interruption flag in step S508, the processing after step S511 can be executed, and the interruption state in the variable display device 9 is released. Then, the display control of the variable display device 9 based on the interrupted display control execution data is resumed (step S509).

  Next, 1 is subtracted from the process timer set corresponding to the display control execution data and the change time timer set to the change time (steps S511 and S512). When the process timer times out (step S513), the display control execution data is displayed. Is switched (step S514), and display control is performed on the variable display device 9 according to the contents of the switched display control execution data (step S515). That is, in the process data provided corresponding to the variation pattern and set in the production mode according to the variation pattern, the next set process timer is started, and the display control execution data set next is set. VDP is controlled according to the contents of Therefore, the VDP controls the display state of the variable display device 9 according to the content of the display control execution data. Further, it is confirmed whether or not the variable time timer has timed out (step S516). If the variable time timer has timed out, the display control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the symbol stop waiting process (step S803) ( Step S517). The variation time timer is set to the variation time set in the variation pattern received from the main board 31, and based on the fact that the variation time timer has timed out, the variation display is stopped and the process of deriving and displaying the stop symbol is performed. Executed.

  If the restart designation flag is not set in step S506, a notice effect execution process for executing an effect based on the determination result of the notice effect setting process (step S505) is executed (step S510).

  In the interrupted state, control is performed so as not to execute the processes in steps S511 to S517, and the subtraction of the variable time timer set with the variable time is not performed. In the interrupted state, the update of the special symbol process timer that measures the variation time on the main board 31 is interrupted, and the update of the variation time timer that measures the variation time on the effect control board 80 is interrupted. Symbols that are not stopped and displayed among .about.9c are continuously displayed in a variable manner without being stopped. As described above, the effect control CPU 101 executes and cancels the suspended state in the variable display device 9 based on the change suspension command and the change restart command from the main board 31, and more specifically, changes based on the change suspension command. Since the subtraction of the time timer is interrupted and the subtraction of the variation time timer is resumed based on the variation restart command, the variation time of the special symbol in the special symbol display 8 and the variation time of the decorative symbols 9a to 9c in the variable display device 9 This prevents the deviation and does not cause a problem.

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the notice effect setting process (step S505) in the symbol changing process (step S802). In the notice effect setting process, if the notice effect execution flag is not set (step S521), the effect control CPU 101 sets the notice effect execution flag (step S522a), and extracts the notice effect determination random number (step S522b). ). The notice effect execution flag is a flag that is reset in the symbol stop waiting process (step S803) and indicates that control has been previously suspended in the same variation display.

  If the variation interruption flag is set in step S521, it is determined whether or not the current variation display is a variation display based on a variation pattern that results in a one-type big hit gaming state (step S523). If it is not a variation display based on the variation pattern, a loss judgment table is selected (step S524), and if it is a variation display based on a variation pattern that becomes a one-type big hit gaming state, a big hit determination table is selected (step S525). ).

  In this embodiment, a notice effect that suggests the possibility of entering the one-type big hit game state is executed as the effect executed in the interrupted state. In the notice effect, the player is notified of the degree of possibility of winning one type of hit by controlling the display of a plurality of character images in accordance with the expected degree of winning of one type. In addition, the determination table for determining whether or not to execute the same notice effect as the notice effect executed in the previous interruption state in the same variation display is set in the determination table at the time of loss and the determination table at the time of big hit. There is a probability that the decision to execute the same notice effect as the notice effect executed in the previous interruption state in the same fluctuation display is more likely than the big hit judgment table than the big hit judgment table. The judgment value is set to be higher.

  Specifically, more determination values are set in the big hit determination table than in the loss determination table. Then, the decision to execute the same notice effect as the notice effect executed in the previous interruption state in the same variation display based on the random number for determining the notice effect extracted in step S526 and the big hit determination table. Based on the notice effect determination random number extracted in step S526 and the off-time determination table, the same notice effect as the notice effect executed in the previous interruption state in the same variable display is executed. Higher than the rate at which decisions are made. In the big hit determination table, it may be determined that the same notice effect as the notice effect executed in the previous interruption state in the same variable display is always executed. Further, in this embodiment, by using the random number for determining the notice effect for determining the notice effect pattern, it is determined whether or not to execute the same notice effect as the notice effect executed in the previous interruption state in step S527. However, a random number different from the random number for determining the notice effect is separately provided, and the notice executed in the previous suspended state in the same variable display based on the random number and the table selected in step S524 or step S525. It may be configured to determine whether or not to execute the same notice effect as the effect.

  Then, a random number for determining the announcement effect is extracted (step S526), and the previous random number for determining the announcement effect selected in step S524 or step S525 and the random number for determining the announcement effect extracted in step S526 are displayed in the same variation display. It is determined whether or not to execute the same notice effect as the notice effect executed in the suspended state (step S527). When executing the same notice effect, the same notice effect pattern as the notice effect pattern stored in the notice effect mode storage buffer in the RAM mounted on the effect control board 80 is determined in step S531, which will be described later, and step S532. Migrate to

  On the other hand, when the same notice effect as the notice effect produced in the previous interruption state in the same fluctuation display is not executed in step S527, the interruption state is not previously controlled in the same fluctuation display. Execute the same process as That is, it is determined whether or not the current variation display is a variation display based on a variation pattern that becomes a one-type big hit gaming state (step S528). A time notice pattern table is selected (step S529), and if it is not a change display based on a change pattern that becomes a one-type big hit gaming state, a loss notice pattern table is selected (step S530). Then, the notice effect pattern is determined based on the selected notice pattern table and the extracted random number for determining the notice effect, and the decided notice effect pattern is stored in the notice effect mode storage buffer in the RAM mounted on the effect control board 80. Store (step S531).

  Next, the notice effect execution data corresponding to the determined notice effect pattern is read from the ROM mounted on the effect control board 80 (step S532), and the notice effect execution time set in the read notice effect execution data is used as the notice execution timer. After setting (step S533), display control of the variable display device 9 is performed according to the content of the notice effect execution data (step S534). The notice execution timer is a timer in which a notice effect execution time is set.

  Thus, in this embodiment, when controlling to the suspended state, the announcement effect to be executed is determined based on whether or not the variation display is a variation display based on a variation pattern that is a big hit, In this case, the notice effect to be executed may be determined based on whether or not the change display is a change display based on a change pattern to reach. In this case, when the variable display based on the reach variation pattern is executed when controlling to the interrupted state multiple times with the same variation display, the variation display based on the non-reach variation pattern You may comprise so that the same notice effect as the last time may be performed in a higher ratio than the case where is performed.

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing a notice effect execution process (step S510) in the symbol changing process (step S802). In the notice effect execution process, if the notice execution timer has not timed out (step S541), the notice control CPU subtracts 1 from the notice process timer set corresponding to each process of the notice effect execution data (step S542). When the notice process timer times out (step S543), the data corresponding to the notice effect execution data process is switched (step S544). Then, 1 is subtracted from the notice execution timer (step S545).

  FIG. 29 shows a timing chart when the interruption state occurs. In this embodiment, a game ball is won in the two-variable winning device 20 while the special symbol display is executed on the special symbol display 8, and the accessory inflow switch 34 is turned on. The special symbol display on the special symbol display 8 is controlled to be suspended. Further, when controlling to the suspended state, a variation interruption command is transmitted from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80, and based on the reception of the variation interruption command, the effect control CPU 101 uses the decorative symbols 9a to 9a in the variable display device 9. The variable display device 9c is controlled to be in a suspended state, and the variable display device 9 performs a notice effect.

Further, in the interrupted state, when all of the game balls won in the two-variable winning device 20 are discharged, that is, when the count value of the accessory unpaid number counter becomes 0,
Interruption in the special symbol display 8 on the condition that the type 2 big hit gaming state has not occurred, specifically, the game ball won in the type 2 V winning opening 28 and was not detected by the specific winning switch 28a. Release the state. Further, when the suspended state in the special symbol display 8 is released, the variable restart device 9 is transmitted by the effect control CPU 101 based on the fact that the change restart command is transmitted from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80 and the change restart command is received. Release the suspended state at.

  That is, the subtraction of the special symbol process timer suspended by the special symbol display 8 is resumed, and the subtraction of the variable time timer and the process timer suspended by the variable display device 9 is resumed and suspended. Based on the contents of the display control execution data, the variable display of the decorative symbols 9a to 9c is resumed. When the special symbol process timer times out, the special symbol display unit 8 stops displaying the special symbol, transmits a symbol stop command to the effect control board 80, and receives the symbol stop command for effect control. The CPU 101 causes the variable display device 9 to stop display the decorative symbols 9a to 9c.

  Thus, in this embodiment, when a game ball wins the two-variable winning device 20 and is detected by the accessory inflow switch 34, the variation time is measured (subtraction of the special symbol process timer and the variation time timer). Since the subtraction is controlled to be interrupted, it is possible to prevent the type 1 big hit gaming state and the type 2 big hit gaming state from occurring at the same time.

  Next, an example of an effect executed by the variable display device 9 in the interrupted state will be described with reference to FIGS. 30 to 34. In FIG. 30A and FIG. 30B, while the variable display device 9 performs the variable display of the decorative symbols 9a to 9c, the game ball wins the two-variable winning device 20, and the game inflow switch 34 plays the game. When a sphere is detected (FIG. 30C), in the main board 31, it is determined that the accessory inflow switch 34 is turned on in step S102 of the special symbol variation process, and the suspended state in which the subtraction of the special symbol process timer is interrupted. In step S103, a change interruption command is set and transmitted to the effect control board 80 by the decorative symbol command control process. The effect control CPU 101 mounted on the effect control board 80 determines the effect mode of the notice effect based on the reception of the change interruption command, interrupts the subtraction of the change time timer, and executes the decided notice effect. Control is suspended (FIG. 30D).

  In FIG. 30D, display control of the character image A81 is performed on the variable display device 9 as a notice effect. By controlling the display of the character image A81 on the variable display device 9, it is possible to make the player have a sense of expectation of the one-type big hit gaming state. It is possible to attract the interest of. In this embodiment, the decorative control CPU 101 continuously displays the decorative symbols that are not stopped when the interrupted state occurs until the interrupted state ends without displaying the stop. Specifically, the decorative symbol 9b and the decorative symbol 9c that are not stopped and displayed when the interrupted state occurs in FIG. 29D are continuously displayed in a variable manner until the interrupted state ends without stopping and displaying.

  Then, based on the fact that the game ball is detected by the discharge switch 29a and the number of unpaid items in the main board 31 is determined to be 0 in step S106 of the special symbol variation process, that is, the two-variable prize winning device 20 The subtraction of the special symbol process timer is restarted on the basis that all the winning game balls are discharged, and the variable restart command is set in step S109 and transmitted to the effect control board 80 by the decorative symbol command control process. The effect control CPU 101 mounted on the effect control board 80 ends the notice effect that is executed based on the reception of the change restart command, restarts the subtraction of the change time timer, and executes the display control that was interrupted. The display control of the variable display device 9 is resumed based on the data (FIG. 30 (F) to FIG. 30 (G)).

  As described above, in this embodiment, during the one-time variation display of the decorative symbols 9a to 9c on the variable display device 9 (from the symbol variation start process to the symbol stop waiting process). When a plurality of winnings are generated in the two-type variable winning device 20 and the control is made to be interrupted a plurality of times, the previous notice effect is given when the variation display is a variation display based on a variation pattern that results in a one-type big hit gaming state. It is configured so that the notice effect in the same mode as that of the above is easily executed. That is, when the variation display based on the variation pattern that becomes the type 1 big hit gaming state is executed, the mode of the notice effect determined when the variation display is interrupted in FIGS. 31 (A) to 31 (C) (this In this case, a notice effect executed by the character image A81 is executed (step S30 (D)), and after the notice effect is terminated and the variable display is resumed, a prize is again entered into the two-variable winning device 20. When the variable display is interrupted (FIG. 31 (G)), since the ratio determined to be the same as the mode executed in the previous notice effect is high, the previous notice effect in FIG. 31 (H). When the display of the character image A81 is controlled in the same manner as described above, the player's sense of expectation for the one-type big hit gaming state can be enhanced, and the display result of the variable display on the suspended variable display device 9 can also be improved. Interest It is possible to attract.

  When the variable display on the variable display device 9 is interrupted, the notice execution flag is set in step S522a in the notice effect setting process, and the previous notice execution flag is set in FIG. It is determined whether or not the notice effect in the same mode as the notice effect is executed. Then, when the variable display device 9 stops the variable display of the decorative symbols 9a to 9c (FIG. 32 (K)), the notice effect execution flag is reset. That is, the notice effect execution flag is a flag indicating that the change display is interrupted by the change display. When the interrupt state is generated a plurality of times in the same change display, the notice effect execution flag has the same mode as the previous notice effect. This is a flag for instructing whether or not to execute the notice effect.

  In addition, as described above, in this embodiment, even when a plurality of winnings are generated in the two-variable winning device 20 during one change and the interruption state occurs a plurality of times, one type of big hit When the display is not a change display based on the change pattern that results in the gaming state, the proportion of the notice effect having the same form as the previous notice effect is low. For example, when it is not a variation display based on a variation pattern that becomes a type 1 big hit gaming state (FIGS. 33 (A) to 33 (B)), when the first interruption state occurs (FIG. 33 (C)) As an effect, display control of the character image A81 is performed (FIG. 33 (D)), and the notice effect is terminated based on the detection of the game ball by the discharge switch 29a (FIG. 33 (E)). When it is determined that the notice effect in the same manner as the previous notice effect is not executed when the occurrence of the notice (FIG. 33G), the notice effect mode is determined again based on the notice pattern table. Then, when it is determined to be different from the mode of the first notice effect, for example, display control of the character image B82 is performed (FIG. 33 (H)). In addition, when a two-type big hit gaming state based on the specific winning switch 28a being turned on during execution of the notice effect, the notice effect is continuously executed (FIG. 34 (J)). When the two-type big hit gaming state is finished (FIG. 34 (K)), a change restart command is transmitted from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80, the interrupted change display is restarted, and the symbol stop command is sent. The fluctuation is stopped based on the reception ((L) in FIG. 34).

  In the above-described embodiment, when the game ball is won in the two-variable winning device 20 and the game ball is detected by the accessory inflow switch 34, the special symbol display on the special symbol display 8 is interrupted. By controlling to the interrupted state, it is controlled not to simultaneously generate the type 1 big hit gaming state and the type 2 big hit gaming state, but the game ball wins the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12, When the game ball is detected by the first start port switch 11a or the second start port switch 12a, the special symbol display 8 is controlled to be in a suspended state in which the variation display is interrupted to thereby control the 1 type big hit game state and the 2 type big hit game. You may control so that a state may not occur simultaneously. An example of processing executed in this case will be described below as a second embodiment. Further, since the processes other than those shown in the second embodiment are the same as those in the first embodiment, description thereof will be omitted.

  FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing special symbol variation processing (step S303) in the second embodiment. In the second embodiment, when the interruption flag is not set (step S101), the first start port switch 11a or the second start port switch 12a provided to the first start port 11 in the switch process (step S21). When it is determined that the second start-up switch 12a provided on is turned on (step S102), the special symbol display on the special symbol display 8 is controlled to be suspended. If the interruption flag is set in step S101, that is, if it is already controlled to the interruption state in which the special symbol change display on the special symbol display 8 is interrupted, is the entry monitoring timer timed out? It is determined whether or not (step S106a).

  As described above, the entry monitoring timer is managed by the V winning determination process (step S352), and after the first starting port switch 11a or the second starting port switch 12a is turned on, the two-variable winning device 20 is entered. It is a timer which shows the period when the winning of is valid. That is, the process is terminated until the entry monitoring timer times out in step S106a, thereby controlling the suspended state in which the special symbol display on the special symbol display 8 is interrupted at least until the entry monitoring timer times out. Then, if the number of unpaid items is 0 when the entry monitoring timer times out, the suspended state is canceled on the condition that no two-type big hit gaming state has occurred.

  A game ball that has won the two-type variable prize-winning device 20 before the entry monitoring timer times out is detected by the discharge switch 29a, and a two-type big hit gaming state has occurred when the number of unpaid items becomes zero. You may comprise so that a suspended state may be cancelled | released on condition that there is nothing.

  FIG. 36 shows a timing chart of the interrupted state in the second embodiment. In the second embodiment, a game ball is detected by the one-type start port switch 14a, and the special symbol display 8 and the variable display device 9 are performing the variable symbol display of the special symbols and decorative symbols 9a to 9c. Based on the fact that the switch 11a is turned on, it is controlled to be suspended. In the suspended state, the variable display device 9 performs a notice effect, the entry monitoring timer times out, the discharge switch is turned on, and if the number of unpaid items is 0, a two-type big hit gaming state occurs. The suspended state in the special symbol display 8 is canceled on the condition that it is not, and the suspended state in the variable display device 9 is canceled by transmitting a change restart command to the effect control board 80.

  That is, the subtraction of the special symbol process timer suspended by the special symbol display 8 is resumed, and the subtraction of the variable time timer and the process timer suspended by the variable display device 9 is resumed and suspended. Based on the contents of the display control execution data, the variable display of the decorative symbols 9a to 9c is resumed. When the special symbol process timer times out, the special symbol display unit 8 stops displaying the special symbol, transmits a symbol stop command to the effect control board 80, and receives the symbol stop command for effect control. The CPU 101 causes the variable display device 9 to stop display the decorative symbols 9a to 9c.

  As described above, in this embodiment, when the game ball is won at the first start port 11 and detected by the first start port switch 11a, and when the game ball is won at the second start port 12, the second start is performed. 1 type big hit gaming state and 2 type big hit gaming state to control to the interrupted state that interrupts the measurement of variation time (subtraction of special symbol process timer and subtraction of variation time timer) when detected by mouth switch 12a Can be prevented from occurring at the same time.

  As described above, in the case of controlling to a suspended state multiple times within one variation display, the announcement effect executed in the previous announcement effect based on whether or not the variation display is a variation pattern that becomes a one-type big hit gaming state. Although it is shown that the same mode is determined whether to execute the same mode or not, in the case of controlling to a suspended state multiple times within a single variable display, the advance notice according to the number of times controlled to the suspended state You may comprise so that an effect may be performed. An example of processing executed in this case will be described below as a third embodiment. Also, since the processes other than those shown in the third embodiment are the same as those in the first embodiment, description thereof will be omitted.

  FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing a notice effect setting process (step S505) in the third embodiment. In the notice effect setting process, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the notice execution flag is set (step S551), and if the notice execution flag is not set, that is, the first time in the present variable display. In the case of controlling to the interruption state, the notice execution flag is set (step S553), and the notice execution number counter is set to 1 (step S554). Note that the notice execution number counter is a counter that counts the number of times the suspension is controlled by one fluctuation display. Further, as described above, the notice execution flag is reset in the symbol stop waiting process (step S803). Therefore, even if it is controlled in the suspended state by the current variation display, the notice execution flag is not set in the next variation display, and the suspended display is controlled by the variation display. However, in step S551, it is determined that the advance notice execution flag is not set, and 1 is set in the advance notice execution number counter.

  If it is determined in step S551 that the advance notice execution flag has been set, that is, if the control has been previously suspended in the current variation display, the value of the advance notice execution counter is incremented by 1. (Step S552). Therefore, by referring to the count value of the notice execution number counter, it is possible to confirm the number of times of being controlled to be suspended in the current variation display.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 reads the notice execution data corresponding to the value of the notice execution count counter, and sets the notice effect execution time set in the read notice execution data in the notice execution timer (step S556). In this embodiment, a plurality of types of notice execution data in which a notice effect aspect is written is stored in a ROM mounted on the effect control board 80 in a one-to-one correspondence with the count value of the notice execution count counter. Note that a plurality of types of notice execution data may be provided corresponding to the count value of the notice execution number counter. In this case, a plurality of types set corresponding to the count value of the notice execution number counter may be provided. It may be configured to select and execute any of the execution data of the notice effect.

  Then, by performing display control of the variable display device 9 in accordance with the content of the read notice execution data, a notice effect corresponding to the number of times of control in the suspended state can be executed.

  FIG. 38 to FIG. 40 show examples of effects executed by the variable display device 9 in the third embodiment. Note that, in this example, as in the first embodiment, a game ball is won in the two-variable winning device 20 and when the accessory inflow switch 34 is turned on, control is performed in an interrupted state. Similarly to the second embodiment, when the game ball wins the first start port 11 and the first start port switch 11a is turned on, and when the game ball wins the second start port 12, the second start port switch You may control to an interruption state, when 12a will be in an ON state.

  In FIG. 38 (A) and FIG. 38 (B), while the variable display device 9 performs the variable display of the decorative symbols 9a to 9c, a game ball is won in the two-variable winning device 20 and the game inflow switch 34 plays a game. When a sphere is detected (FIG. 38C), in the main board 31, it is determined that the accessory inflow switch 34 is turned on in step S102 of the special symbol variation process, and the suspended state in which the subtraction of the special symbol process timer is interrupted. In step S103, a change interruption command is set and transmitted to the effect control board 80 by the decorative symbol command control process. The effect control CPU 101 mounted on the effect control board 80 sets the change interrupt flag in the symbol changing process when receiving the change interrupt command, and sets the notice execution flag in step S553 of the notice effect setting process. At the same time, in step S554, the value of the notice execution number counter is set to 1.

  In step S555 of the notice effect setting process, the notice execution data corresponding to the first interruption state is read out, and the egg is displayed on the variable display device 9 as the character image C83 based on the read notice execution data. (FIG. 38D). Then, when the game ball won in the two-variable winning device 20 is detected by the discharge switch 29a and the count value of the unpaid-off item counter becomes 0, that is, the game winning in the two-variable winning device 20 If the game ball has not won the 2nd class V winning opening 28 that generates the 2nd class big hit game state when all the balls are discharged, the suspended state is canceled by restarting the subtraction of the special symbol process timer. In step S109, the variable restart command is set and transmitted to the effect control board 80 by the decorative symbol command control process.

  The effect control CPU 101 mounted on the effect control board 80 ends the notice effect that is executed based on the reception of the change restart command, restarts the subtraction of the change time timer, and interrupts the display control. The suspended state is canceled by resuming the display control of the variable display device 9 based on the execution data (FIG. 38 (F)).

  Then, before the change display is finished, when the game ball wins again in the two-type variable winning device 20 and the game ball is detected by the accessory inflow switch 34 (FIG. 38 (G)), the control is again resumed. To do. The effect control CPU 101 mounted on the effect control board 80 increments the value of the notice execution count counter by 1 when controlling again to the suspended state, reads the notice execution data corresponding to the second suspended state, and reads the read notice Based on the execution data, the display mode is controlled on the variable display device 9 so that the chick hatches from the egg as the character image D84 (FIG. 38H). Then, when the game ball that has won the two-type variable prize-winning device 20 is detected by the discharge switch 29a and the count value of the item unpaid number counter becomes 0, the two-type V prize that generates the two-type big hit gaming state is generated. If the game ball has not won the mouth 28, the suspended state is released (FIG. 39 (J)).

  In the third interruption state in the variable display, the effect control CPU 101 mounted on the effect control board 80 reads the notice execution data corresponding to the third interruption state, and based on the read notice execution data. The display of the chick is controlled on the variable display device 9 as the character image E85 (FIG. 39L). Then, when the game ball that has won the two-type variable prize-winning device 20 is detected by the discharge switch 29a and the count value of the item unpaid number counter becomes 0, the two-type V prize that generates the two-type big hit gaming state is generated. If the game ball has not won the mouth 28, the suspended state is canceled (FIG. 39 (N)).

  Further, in the fourth interruption state in the variable display, the effect control CPU 101 mounted on the effect control board 80 reads the notice execution data corresponding to the fourth interruption state, and based on the read notice execution data. The chicken is displayed on the variable display device 9 as the character image F86 (FIG. 39 (P)). Then, when the game ball that has won the two-type variable prize-winning device 20 is detected by the discharge switch 29a and the count value of the item unpaid number counter becomes 0, the two-type V prize that generates the two-type big hit gaming state is generated. If the game ball has not won the mouth 28, the suspended state is released (FIG. 40 (R)).

  As described above, in the third embodiment, it is possible to execute a staged effect according to the number of times of controlling to the suspended state with the same variation display, and to the two-variable prize winning device 20 a plurality of times with the same variation display. When a winning occurs, the player's sense of expectation for the one-type big hit gaming state can be enhanced. In addition, when controlling to the suspended state multiple times with the same variation display, the suspended variation display was controlled depending on whether or not the suspended variation display is a variation display based on a variation pattern that is a one-type big hit. An effect different from the effect corresponding to the number of times may be executed. For example, when the interrupted variation display is a variation display based on a variation pattern that is a type 1 big hit, it was executed in the previous interruption state than when it was a variation display based on a variation pattern that is not a type 1 big hit. You may comprise so that the ratio with which the same effect as an effect (For example, the notice effect performed with the character image C83) is performed may become low. By comprising in this way, the expectation with respect to a 1 type big hit game state of a player can be raised by performing different production | presentation. In addition, since there is a case where a different effect (gase effect) is executed even when it is not the first big hit, it is possible to give a sense of tension that the expectation for the first kind big hit gaming state may be enhanced while it may be a fancy effect. it can. Further, in this case, in the determination table for determining whether or not to execute the same effect as the effect executed in the previous interruption state, the variation display based on the variation pattern that is one kind of big hit is performed. In this case, the determination table may be set so that the determination value for determining that the same effect is to be executed is smaller than that in the case where the change display based on the change pattern that is not one type big hit is executed.

  In the first embodiment, the second embodiment, and the third embodiment described above, the updating of the timer (special symbol process timer, variable time timer) that measures the variation time is suspended in the suspended state, and the decorative symbol is displayed. Of the symbols 9a to 9c, the symbols that are not stopped are continuously displayed. Specifically, the decorative symbol 9b and the decorative symbol 9c that are not stopped and displayed when the interrupted state occurs in FIG. 30D are continuously displayed in a variable manner until the interrupted state ends. In addition, this invention is not restricted to this, You may comprise so that the decoration symbols 9a-9c may be removed and it may stop-display with a symbol when the interruption state generate | occur | produces. An example of processing executed in this case is shown below as a fourth embodiment. Further, since the processes other than those shown in the second embodiment are the same as those in the first embodiment, description thereof will be omitted. Further, except for the processing shown in the fourth embodiment, it may be the same as any one of the first embodiment to the third embodiment, and the description is omitted.

  FIG. 41 is a flowchart showing a symbol variation process (step S802) according to the fourth embodiment. In the case of controlling to the suspended state in the fourth embodiment, that is, when it is determined in step S501 that the variable suspension flag is not set, and it is determined in step S502 that the suspension designation flag is set. In this case, the decorative symbols 9a to 9c variably displayed on the variable display device 9 are removed and stopped and displayed as symbols (step S505a). Then, a notice effect setting process is executed (step S505b).

  In addition, you may comprise so that the off symbol to stop-display at step S505a may be determined using the temporary stop symbol determination random number updated within a predetermined range. Specifically, a temporary stop symbol determination random number updated in the range of “0” to “9” corresponding to the decorative symbol 9a and a range of “0” to “9” corresponding to the decorative symbol 9b. The temporary stop symbol determining random number to be updated and the temporary stop symbol determining random number updated in the range of “0” to “9” corresponding to the decorative symbol 9 c are updated so as not to be the same symbol. . Then, a temporary stop symbol determining random number may be extracted in step S505a, and each of the decorative symbols 9a to 9c may be stopped and displayed with the symbol determined by the corresponding temporary stop symbol determining random number. Also, a table storing a plurality of types of outlier symbols and a temporary stop symbol determining random number updated within a predetermined range is provided, and the temporary stop symbol determining random number is extracted in step S505a, and the extracted temporary stop symbol is extracted. A configuration may be adopted in which the shift symbol is determined based on the determination random number and the table.

  As described above, in this embodiment, when a game ball wins the two-variable winning device 20 and is detected by the accessory inflow switch 34 or when the game ball wins the first start port 11 and the first ball is won. When detected by the start port switch 11a and when a game ball wins the second start port 12 and is detected by the second start port switch 12a, the variation time is measured (subtraction of the special symbol process timer and the variation time). Timer subtraction) is interrupted and the variable display device 9 controls the interrupted state in which the decorative symbols 9a to 9c are disengaged and stopped and displayed in a stopped state, so that a type 1 big hit gaming state and a type 2 big hit gaming state occur simultaneously Can be prevented.

  FIG. 42 shows an example of effects executed by the variable display device 9 in the fourth embodiment. Note that, in this example, as in the first embodiment, a game ball is won in the two-variable winning device 20 and when the accessory inflow switch 34 is turned on, control is performed in an interrupted state. Similarly to the second embodiment, when the game ball wins the first start port 11 and the first start port switch 11a is turned on, and when the game ball wins the second start port 12, the second start port switch You may control to an interruption state, when 12a will be in an ON state. Moreover, it is good also as a structure which determines the aspect of a notice effect based on whether the variation pattern when controlling to an interruption state is a variation pattern which becomes a 1 type big hit game state like 1st Embodiment, Similarly to the second embodiment, the notice effect may be executed in a manner corresponding to the number of times the suspension state is controlled by one variation display.

  42A and 42B, while the variable display device 9 is executing the variable display of the decorative symbols 9a to 9c, a game ball is won in the two-variable winning device 20 and the game inflow switch 34 plays a game. When a sphere is detected (FIG. 42C), it is determined that the accessory inflow switch 34 is turned on in step S102 of the special symbol variation process on the main board 31, and the suspended state in which the subtraction of the special symbol process timer is interrupted. In step S103, the variable interruption command is set and transmitted to the effect control board 80 by the decorative symbol command control process. When receiving the change interruption command, the effect control CPU 101 mounted on the effect control board 80 stops the decorative symbols 9a to 9c on the variable display device 9 and stops displaying them with the symbols, and then executes the notice effect (FIG. 42). (D)).

  Then, when the game ball won in the two-variable winning device 20 is detected by the discharge switch 29a and the count value of the unpaid-off item counter becomes 0, that is, the game winning in the two-variable winning device 20 If the game ball has not won the 2nd class V winning opening 28 that generates the 2nd class big hit game state when all the balls are discharged, the suspended state is canceled by restarting the subtraction of the special symbol process timer. In step S109, the variable restart command is set and transmitted to the effect control board 80 by the decorative symbol command control process.

  The effect control CPU 101 mounted on the effect control board 80 ends the notice effect that is executed based on the reception of the change restart command, restarts the subtraction of the change time timer, and interrupts the display control. The suspended state is released by resuming the display control of the variable display device 9 based on the execution data (FIG. 42F). That is, the fluctuation display from the point of interruption in FIG. 42B is resumed in FIG.

  In the first embodiment, the second embodiment, the third embodiment, and the fourth embodiment described above, a notice effect that suggests the possibility of entering the one-type big hit gaming state as the effect executed in the interrupted state. Although it is executed, an effect of notifying the number of rounds that can be executed in the two-type big hit gaming state controlled by the game ball winning in the two-type V winning opening 28 provided in the two-type variable winning device 20 is executed. You may comprise as follows. An example of processing executed in this case will be described below as a fifth embodiment. Further, since the processes other than those shown in the fifth embodiment are the same as those in the first embodiment, description thereof will be omitted.

  FIG. 43 is a flowchart showing the start determination process (step S351) in the fifth embodiment. When a game ball wins the first starting port 11 and the second starting port 12 and is detected by the first starting port switch 11a and the second starting port switch 12a, a round number determining random number is extracted (step) S204), the number of rounds is stored in the round number determination random number storage buffer in the RAM 55 (step S205), and the number of rounds is determined based on the extracted round number determination random number and the round number determination table (step S206). The address of the command transmission table corresponding to the number of rounds performed is set in the pointer (step S207). By setting the address of the command transmission table corresponding to the number of rounds in step S207 to the pointer, the number of rounds that can be executed in the two-type big hit gaming state is designated on the effect control board 80 in the decorative symbol command control process (step S28). An effect control command (round number designation command) is transmitted.

  As described above, in this embodiment, when the game ball is won at the first start port 11 and detected by the first start port switch 11a, and when the game ball is won at the second start port 12, the second start is performed. When detected by the mouth switch 12a, the number of rounds is determined based on the round number determination random number, and a round number designation command for designating the determined number of rounds is transmitted to the production control board 80, thereby producing the production control board 80. It is possible to grasp the number of rounds that can be executed when the two-type big hit gaming state occurs in the effect control CPU 101 mounted on the.

  FIG. 44 is a flowchart showing command analysis processing in the fifth embodiment. When receiving the round number designation command (step S413), the production control CPU 101 stores the round number designated by the received round number designation command in the round number storage buffer in the RAM mounted on the production control board 80 (step S413). S414).

  FIG. 45 is a flowchart showing a notice effect setting process (step S505) in the fifth embodiment. In the notice effect setting process, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the notice execution flag is set (step S561), and if the notice execution flag is not set, that is, the first time in the current variation display. In the case of controlling to the interruption state, the notice execution flag is set (step S563), and the notice execution number counter is set to 1 (step S564). Note that the notice execution number counter is a counter that counts the number of times the suspension is controlled by one fluctuation display. Further, as described above, the notice execution flag is reset in the symbol stop waiting process (step S803). Therefore, even if it is controlled in the suspended state by the current variation display, the notice execution flag is not set in the next variation display, and the suspended display is controlled by the variation display. However, in step S561, it is determined that the advance notice execution flag is not set, and 1 is set in the advance notice execution number counter.

  If it is determined in step S561 that the advance notice flag has been set, that is, if the current change display has been controlled to be suspended before, 1 is added to the value of the advance notice counter. (Step S562). Therefore, by referring to the count value of the notice execution number counter, it is possible to confirm the number of times of being controlled to be suspended in the current variation display.

  Next, the production control CPU 101 determines a round notice pattern corresponding to the value of the notice execution number counter and the number of rounds stored in the round number storage buffer (step S566), and according to the determined round notice pattern. The notice execution data is read from the ROM mounted on the effect control board 80 (step S567).

  Next, the notice effect execution time set in the read notice execution data is set in the notice execution timer (step S568), and the variable display device 9 is controlled according to the content of the read notice execution data to control the interruption state. The notification effect of the number of rounds corresponding to the number of times performed can be executed.

  In this embodiment, a plurality of types of notice execution data in which an aspect of the notice of the number of rounds is notified to the ROM mounted on the effect control board 80 are obtained from the count value of the notice execution number counter and the main board 31. The number of rounds that can be executed when the specified two-type big hit gaming state occurs is saved in a one-to-one correspondence. Specifically, when the number of rounds that can be executed in the two-type big hit gaming state designated from the main board 31 is “5”, if the count value of the notice execution number counter is “1”, that is, If it has not been previously controlled to be interrupted by one variation display, the notice execution data for performing the effect of informing “1 time” as the number of rounds that can be executed in the two-type big hit gaming state is selected, When the number of rounds that can be executed in the two-type big hit gaming state designated from the main board 31 is “15”, if the count value of the notice execution number counter is “2”, that is, one change In the case of controlling to the second interrupted state by display, the notice execution data for performing the effect of informing “7 times” as the number of rounds that can be executed in the two-type big hit gaming state is selected.

  A plurality of types of notice execution data are provided corresponding to the count value of the notice execution number counter and the number of rounds that can be executed when a two-type big hit gaming state designated from the main board 31 occurs. In this case, a table corresponding to the count value of the notice execution number counter and the number of rounds that can be executed when the two-type big hit gaming state designated from the main board 31 occurs, and a plurality of tables Based on a random number for determining one of the types of notice execution data, it may be determined as one of a plurality of types of execution data for the notice effect.

  In addition, the number of rounds that can be executed in the two-type big hit gaming state designated from the main board 31 and the count value of the notice execution number counter are notified of the number of rounds notified by the notice execution data set corresponding to the notice number. You may comprise so that it may increase with the increase in the count value of an execution frequency counter. In this case, the notice effect may not be executed when the notice execution data notifying the number of rounds less than the number of rounds notified in the previous interruption state is selected.

  Also, when a plurality of types of notice execution data are provided corresponding to the count value of the notice execution number counter and the number of rounds that can be executed when a two-type big hit gaming state designated from the main board 31 occurs. Compared to the number of rounds notified in the previous interrupted state in one variation display and the number of rounds that can be executed when the type 2 big hit gaming state specified from the main board 31 occurs, Any one of the notice execution data may be selected. For example, the notice execution data in which the number of rounds notified in the interrupted state is set (the notice execution data executed in the previous notice effect) is stored in the round number storage buffer in the RAM mounted on the effect control board 80. The number of rounds that can be executed when the two-type big hit gaming state specified from the main board 31 occurs when controlling to the current interrupted state when the interrupted state is controlled a plurality of times by the variable display of times When the number of rounds is larger than the number of rounds stored in the number storage buffer, the notice execution data for reporting the number of rounds greater than (or the same as) the number of rounds stored in the round number storage buffer may be selected. Further, in this case, the notice execution data in which the number of rounds greater than (or may be the same as) the number of rounds stored in the round number storage buffer is designated from the count value of the execution number counter and the main board 31. If the number of rounds that can be executed when the two-type big hit gaming state is generated is not provided, the notice effect may not be executed. The number of rounds stored in the round number storage buffer is cleared in the symbol stop waiting process (step S803). By configuring in this way, the number of rounds notified in the notice effect increases as the number of times controlled to the interrupted state increases, so that when the interrupted state occurs a plurality of times, two types of big hits of the player The expectation with respect to the number of rounds in the gaming state can be increased.

  In addition, a plurality of determination tables in which determination values for determining whether or not to execute the notice effect are set are provided corresponding to the count value of the notice execution number counter, and the notice is given when the interruption designation flag is set in step S502. Based on a random number that determines whether or not to execute the effect, and a determination table that is selected according to the count value of the notice execution number counter, it is determined whether or not the notification effect is executed, and the notification effect is executed. The notice effect setting process may be executed when the determination is made. In this case, the notice effect set in the determination table selected in accordance with the count value of the notice execution number counter is displayed. The determination value determined to be executed may be configured to increase with an increase in the count value of the notice execution count counter. By configuring in this way, when controlling to a plurality of suspended states during one fluctuation display, the proportion of the notice effect being executed can be increased as the number of times of controlling to the suspended state increases. In addition, the big hit notice determination table selected when the fluctuation display during execution is a fluctuation display based on a fluctuation pattern that is a big hit, and the selection when the fluctuation display during execution is a fluctuation display based on a fluctuation pattern that is not a big hit And a variation display based on a variation pattern that is a big hit is executed by configuring so as to include more judgment values set in the jackpot notice determination table than the notice notice determination table. Sometimes a notice effect may be executed at a high rate.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, based on the notice effect data according to the number of rounds that can be executed when the two-type big hit gaming state designated from the main board 31 occurs and the count value of the replay execution number counter. An effect that informs the number of rounds is executed, but when multiple interrupted states occur in one fluctuation display, a plurality of tables are set using the table set according to the number of rounds notified in the previous interrupted state. It may be configured to execute one of the types of effects, or configured to determine the number of rounds to be notified using a table set according to the number of rounds notified in the previous interruption state. May be. In this case, when the number of rounds that can be executed is large when the two-type big hit gaming state designated from the main board 31 occurs, a notification effect that a large number of rounds can be executed is performed again. To improve the player's expectation for the number of rounds that can be executed in the two-type big hit game state by executing the same notification effect as the notification effect executed in the previous interrupted state when controlled to the interrupted state You may comprise.

  FIGS. 46 and 47 show examples of effects executed by the variable display device 9 according to the fifth embodiment. Note that, in this example, as in the first embodiment, a game ball is won in the two-variable winning device 20 and when the accessory inflow switch 34 is turned on, control is performed in an interrupted state. Similarly to the second embodiment, when the game ball wins the first start port 11 and the first start port switch 11a is turned on, and when the game ball wins the second start port 12, the second start port switch You may control to an interruption state, when 12a will be in an ON state.

  46A and 46B, a game ball wins a prize at the first start port 11 or a game at the second start port 12 while the variable display device 9 performs the variable display of the decorative symbols 9a to 9c. Based on the winning of the ball, a random number for determining the number of rounds is extracted in step S204 of the start determination process. After determining the number of rounds in step S206, the command transmission table corresponding to the number of rounds determined in step S207 is used. By setting the address of the command transmission table to the pointer, a round number designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 80 in the decorative symbol command control process (step S28). The effect control CPU 101 mounted on the effect control board 80 stores the number of rounds designated by the received round number designation command in the round number storage buffer.

  Then, while the movable piece 21 of the two-variable winning device 20 is controlled to be in the open state, when the gaming ball wins the two-variable winning device 20 and the gaming ball is detected by the accessory inflow switch 34 (FIG. 46 (C)), in the main board 31, it is determined that the accessory inflow switch 34 is turned on in step S102 of the special symbol variation process, and the special symbol process timer is controlled to be in a suspended state in which subtraction is interrupted, and in step S103. The change interruption command is set and transmitted to the effect control board 80 by the decorative symbol command control process. When the effect control CPU 101 mounted on the effect control board 80 receives the change interruption command, the change control flag is set in the symbol changing process, and the notice execution flag is set in step S563 of the notice effect setting process. At the same time, in step S564, 1 is set to the value of the notice execution number counter.

  In step S566 of the notice effect setting process, a notice effect pattern corresponding to the first interrupted state and the number of rounds stored in the round number storage buffer is determined, and notice execution data corresponding to the decided notice effect pattern is determined. Is displayed on the variable display device 9 by the character image G87 based on the read notice execution data (FIG. 38D). Then, when the game ball won in the two-variable winning device 20 is detected by the discharge switch 29a and the count value of the unpaid-off item counter becomes 0, that is, the game winning in the two-variable winning device 20 If the game ball has not won the 2nd class V winning opening 28 that generates the 2nd class big hit game state when all the balls are discharged, the suspended state is canceled by restarting the subtraction of the special symbol process timer. In step S109, the variable restart command is set and transmitted to the effect control board 80 by the decorative symbol command control process.

  The effect control CPU 101 mounted on the effect control board 80 ends the notification display of the number of rounds executed based on the reception of the change restart command, and restarts and interrupts the subtraction of the change time timer. The suspended state is released by resuming the display control of the variable display device 9 based on the display control execution data (FIG. 46F).

  Then, when the game ball wins again at the first start port 11 or the game ball wins at the second start port 12 before the change display ends, the round number determined by extracting the random number for determining the round number A round number designation command corresponding to the number of times is transmitted to the effect control board 80. The effect control CPU 101 mounted on the effect control board 80 stores the number of rounds designated by the received round number designation command in the round number storage buffer.

  Then, while the movable piece 21 of the two-variable winning device 20 is controlled to be in the open state, when a game ball wins the two-variable winning device 20, and the game ball is detected by the accessory inflow switch 34 (FIG. 46 (G)), the control is again resumed. The effect control CPU 101 mounted on the effect control board 80 increments the value of the notice execution count counter by 1 when controlling again to the interrupted state, the second interrupted state, and the number of rounds stored in the round number storage buffer. , The notice execution pattern corresponding to the determined notice effect pattern is read out, and the number of rounds (in this case) is determined by the variable display device 9 using the character image G87 based on the read notice execution data. Is displayed 15 times (FIG. 46 (H)). Then, when the game ball that has won the two-type variable prize-winning device 20 is detected by the discharge switch 29a and the count value of the item unpaid number counter becomes 0, the two-type V prize that generates the two-type big hit gaming state is generated. If the game ball has not won the mouth 28, the suspended state is released (FIG. 47 (J)).

  As described above, in this embodiment, when a game ball wins the two-variable winning device 20 and is detected by the accessory inflow switch 34, or a game ball wins the first start port 11 and the first ball is won. When detected by the start port switch 11a, and when a game ball wins the second start port 12 and is detected by the second start port switch 12a, the variation time is measured (subtraction and variation time of the special symbol process timer). In order to interrupt the subtraction of the timer) and to notify and display the number of rounds that can be executed when the variable display device 9 generates a type 2 big hit gaming state, the type 1 big hit gaming state and the type 2 big hit gaming state are: Simultaneous generation can be prevented.

  The number of rounds designated by the round number designation command may be notified from the main board 31 as the number of rounds that can be executed in the two-type big hit gaming state that is notified by the effect executed in the interrupted state, or the main board The round number different from the round number specified by the round number specifying command from 31 may be notified. When notifying the number of rounds different from the number of rounds designated by the round number designation command from the main board 31, the notice is made based on the number of rounds that can be executed in the two-type big hit gaming state designated from the main board 31. You may comprise so that it may determine in any of the round frequency set as multiple types as a round frequency.

  Further, in the fifth embodiment described above, when the notice control CPU 101 sets the notice execution flag when controlling to the suspended state, and the display result based on the variable display controlled to the suspended state is derived and displayed (waiting for symbol stop). In the processing (step S803), the case where the suspension state is controlled a plurality of times during one variation display by resetting the notice execution flag is shown. However, after the suspension state is controlled, a predetermined number of variations are displayed. It may be configured to execute the above-described processing when the control is again interrupted until the execution. For example, every time when a notice execution flag is set when controlled to an interrupted state, a predetermined number of times (for example, 10 times) is set in the variable display number counter, and the display result is derived and displayed in the symbol stop waiting process (step S803). Subtract the variable display counter. The notice execution flag may be reset when the variable display number counter reaches zero. In this case, an initial value (in this case, 10 times) may be set in the variable display number counter when the variable display number counter is again controlled to be interrupted before becoming zero.

  Moreover, in 1st Embodiment mentioned above-4th Embodiment, regardless of the aspect of the decoration symbols 9a-9c currently stopped and displayed on the variable display apparatus 9 when controlling to a suspended state (decided to perform a notice effect) When the control is performed in the suspended state, the decorative symbols 9a to 9c that are variably displayed on the variable display device 9 are stopped in a manner that a reach state may be formed. When displaying (in this embodiment, the decorative symbol 9a is stopped and the other symbols are not stopped and all the decorative symbols 9a to 9c are not stopped), or the reach state (In this embodiment, the decorative symbol 9a and the decorative symbol 9c are stopped and displayed with the same symbol, and the decorative symbol 9b is not stopped and displayed. State), may also be configured so as not to run the announcement attraction is in addition to. In other words, when the decorative symbols 9a to 9c are stopped and displayed in a disagreeable manner, even if the notice effect is executed, it is grasped that it will not be a one-type big hit, and the interest cannot be improved. It is possible to prevent the performance from being executed.

  Further, any combination (one or all) of the effects executed in the first to fifth embodiments described above may be executable. In this case, the design is changing. When the interrupt designation flag is set in step S502 of the process (step S802), an effect determination random number to be determined as one of effects performed in the first to fifth embodiments, and the effect Correspondingly, it may be configured to determine one of the effects executed in the first to fifth embodiments based on the effect determination table to which the determination values are assigned.

It is the front view which looked at the bullet ball game machine concerning this embodiment from the front. It is a front view of the game board concerning this embodiment. It is a front enlarged view of the 2 types variable prize-winning device concerning this embodiment. It is a block diagram showing the outline | summary of the circuit structure of the ball game machine which concerns on this embodiment. It is a block diagram showing the outline | summary of the circuit structure of the presentation control board which concerns on this embodiment, a lamp control board, and an audio | voice control board. It is a block diagram showing the control state of each indicator concerning this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the main process which CPU in a main board | substrate performs. It is a flowchart which shows a 2 ms timer interruption process. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a starting port switch passage process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol stop symbol setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol fluctuation | variation process. It is a timing chart which shows the opening / closing control in 2 types variable prize-winning apparatuses. It is a flowchart which shows a variable prize apparatus process process. It is a flowchart which shows a starting determination process. It is a flowchart which shows V winning determination processing. It is a flowchart which shows another example of V winning determination process. It is a flowchart which shows a decoration symbol command control process. It is a flowchart which shows a prize ball process. It is a flowchart which shows a status indicator display control process. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows a display control process process. It is a flowchart which shows the process during symbol fluctuation. It is a flowchart which shows a notification effect setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a notification effect execution process. It is a timing chart which shows the process in an interruption state. It is an example of the effect performed with a variable display apparatus in an interruption state. It is an example of the effect performed with a variable display apparatus in an interruption state. It is an example of the effect performed with a variable display apparatus in an interruption state. It is an example of the effect performed with a variable display apparatus in an interruption state. It is an example of the effect performed with a variable display apparatus in an interruption state. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol fluctuation | variation process of 2nd Embodiment. It is a timing chart which shows the process in the interruption state of 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the notification effect setting process of 3rd Embodiment. It is an example of the production | presentation performed with a variable display apparatus in the interruption state of 3rd Embodiment. It is an example of the production | presentation performed with a variable display apparatus in the interruption state of 3rd Embodiment. It is an example of the production | presentation performed with a variable display apparatus in the interruption state of 3rd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the process during symbol change of 4th Embodiment. It is an example of the production | presentation performed with a variable display apparatus in the interruption state of 4th Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the starting determination process of 5th Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the command analysis process of 5th Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the notification effect setting process of 5th Embodiment. It is an example of the effect performed with a variable display apparatus in the interruption state of 5th Embodiment. It is an example of the effect performed with a variable display apparatus in the interruption state of 5th Embodiment.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Ball game machine 8 Special symbol display device 9 Variable display device 11 1st starting port 11a 1st starting port switch 12 2nd starting port 12a 2nd starting port switch 14 1st class starting prize port 14a 1st class starting port switch 15 1 Species variable winning device 17 Special variable winning device 20 Two types variable winning device 21 Movable piece 28 Two types V winning port 28a Specific winning switch 29 Lower winning area 29a Discharge switch 31 Main board 34 Receiving switch 53 Basic circuit 54 ROM
55 RAM
56 CPU
67 Abnormality indicator 80 Production control board 81 Character image A
82 Character Image B
83 Character Image C
84 Character Image D
85 Character image E
86 Character Image F
87 Character Image G

Claims (1)

A player plays a game by launching a game medium in the game area, and after a predetermined variable display execution condition is established, variable display of a plurality of types of identification information is performed based on the establishment of the variable display start condition. And a variable display device for deriving and displaying the display result, and when a predetermined specific display result is derived and displayed on the variable display device, a first specific gaming state that is advantageous to the player is controlled. A second game that has specific game state control means and that is advantageous to the player from the first state that is disadvantageous to the player by detecting the start medium detecting means for detecting the game medium in the start area provided in the game area. A variable prize device that performs a starting operation to be in a state, the variable prize device is provided with a specific area and a non-specific area, and a specific detection means for detecting a game medium that has entered the specific area In a gaming machine having a second specific game state control means for controlling the variable winning device to a second specific game state in the second state in a specific manner that is more advantageous for the player than the starting operation. There,
Entry counting means for counting game media won in the variable winning device;
A discharge counting means for counting game media discharged from the variable winning device after winning the variable winning device;
A variable for controlling the control state of the variable display of the identification information to a predetermined interrupted state due to the detection of the game medium by the start detection means during the variable display of the identification information on the variable display device. Display interruption control means;
An effect executing means for executing a predetermined effect when the display result of the variable display of the identification information controlled in the interrupted state becomes a predetermined display result when the variable display interrupt control means is controlled to the interrupted state. When,
Effect execution storage means for storing whether or not the predetermined effect has been executed by the effect execution means;
When the variable display interruption control means is controlled to the interruption state, the interruption state is provided on condition that the same number of game media as counted by the entry counting means are counted by the discharge counting means. An interruption release control means for releasing
The effect execution means includes an effect mode selection means for selecting an effect mode for executing the predetermined effect based on the stored contents of the effect execution storage means ,
The second specific game state control means is capable of executing a predetermined number of round games in which the variable winning device is in the specific state in the second state until a predetermined transition condition is satisfied in the second specific game state. Control to
A round notification effect for executing a round notification effect for notifying how many round games can be continued in the second specific gaming state when controlled by the variable display interruption control means. A gaming machine comprising an execution means .